Kansas Wesleyan U. lost a league game Sat. night against McPherson College, a game which looked like a sure win with 4 min. remaining
Caila Hill (SO/Rossville, Kan.)'s basket gave the Coyotes a 69-61 lead over McPherson with four minutes left but things quickly unraveled. The McPherson Bulldogs scored on six of their next seven possessions while KWU missed four consecutive shots and committed four turnovers, resulting in a final 12-0 run and heartbreaking 73-69 Kansas Conference loss inside the Sports Center.
Amanda Hill (SR/Rossville, Kan.) led KWU with 21 points that included five 3-pointers and also grabbed five rebounds. Caila Hill added 10 points and nine rebounds.
To read the complete game details, go to: https://www.ksal.com/kwu-women-stumble-against-mcpherson-73-69/
Sunday, January 24, 2021
KWU Women Stumble Late In Loss
John Rogers (89) Passes Away
John W. Rogers, 50, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021.
John graduated from Rossville High School in 1989. He worked as a Sous Chef.
John was a proud recovering member of the Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
Survivors include his parents, Don and Ruth Rogers of Topeka; his brother, Jared Rogers of Topeka; his uncles and aunts, Martin (Jane) McClelland of Rossville, Art (Tamara) Raine of Harrison, Arkansas, Linda Raine and Robert (Cathy) Cooper both of Topeka.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clyde (Fern) Rogers; his maternal grandparents, Joe (Dorothy) Raine and Ruth Raine.
John enjoyed aviation, history, museums, cooking, painting, drawing or anything he could do with his hands. John was very creative and gifted.
Honoring John’s request, cremation is planned. A memorial ceremony will be held at a later date post Covid-19.
Dove Cremations and Funerals – Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS 66610 is assisting the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St., Topeka, KS 66604.
To leave a message of condolence for John’s family, or to share a special memory of John, go to: https://www.dovetopeka.com/Obituary/194931/John-Rogers/Dove-KS
Carol Willming Passes Away
Carol L. Willming, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at a Rossville care facility.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at West Lawn Memorial Gardens.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the March of Dimes, 1133 SW Gage Blvd., Suite B, Topeka, Kansas, 66604.
Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family.
To view Carol's full obituary and leave the family a special message online, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com.
Saturday, January 23, 2021
RHS At Hiawatha Boys BB
Rossville 10 14 9 17 — 50
Hiawatha 13 17 10 24 — 64
Rossville scoring:
Garcia 2 0-0 4
Perine 11 (1) 1-3 24
Cooney 2 1-2 5
Brown 1 1-2 3
Sowers 2 1-2 5
Hale 1 3-7 5
Lietz 1 2-3 4
RHS At Hiawatha Girls BB
Rossville 10 11 10 15 — 46
Hiawatha 14 10 14 12 — 50
Rossville scoring:
Perine 5 2-2 12
Mitchell 3 (1) 3-4 10
Bergstresser 1 0-0 2
Rabe 3 (1) 5-6 12
Streit 2 (1) 2-2 7
Gillum 1 1-2 3
Thursday, January 21, 2021
KWU Loses To (15) Sterling
Kansas Wesleyan U. lost to number 15 ranked Sterling College 79-65 on Jan 20, 2021.
Cailia Hill had 13 points on 6 of 10 shooting plus 1 of 2 free throws. She had 7 rebounds.
Amanda Hill had 7 points on 3 of 15 shooting, one being a 3 pointer. Amanda had 4 rebounds,
You can read all the game details at: https://www.kwucoyotes.com/article/5130
KWCA Rankings For This Week
This week Layne Hurla maintained his #3 ranking at 145# which is above the 138# class he had been competing in. Sam Twombly dropped off the Top Six this week at 152#. Colby Hurla debuted on the Top Six list at 132# taking the #6 spot.
New Washburn Tech Graduates
Fall 2020 Washburn Tech graduates from Rossville.
Rayna Miller Fall 2020 Cosmetology
Emma Streit Fall 2020 Phlebotomy
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
St. Marys Inv. Wrestling
The RHS wrestlers placed 4th of 10 teams at the St. Marys Invitational Jan. 19 with four Dawgs placing 2nd.
1 Blue Valley SW 162.0
2 Atchison 94.0
3 Perry Lecompton 87.0
4 Rossville 64.0
5 South East of Saline56.0
6 Bonner Springs 47.5
7 St Marys 37.0
8 Maur Hill 33.0
9 Mission Valley 22.0
10 Bishop Ward 7.0
126 Aryon Kleseth (8-4) placed 2nd and scored 11.5 team points.
132 Colby Hurla (10-3) placed 2nd and scored 10.0 team points.
138 Krew Lacock (8-5) placed 5th.
145 Layne Hurla (8-2) placed 2nd and scored 11.5 team points.
160 Corey Catron (2-1) placed 2nd and scored 19.0 team points.
160 John McGrath (0-8) place is unknown.
170 Joe McGrath (5-4) placed 3rd and scored 5.0 team points.
195 Barrett Leitz (6-7) placed 3rd and scored 7.0 team points.
St. Marys at RHS Boys BB
Jan. 15, 2021 Bears at Rossville varsity basketball
St. Marys 12 13 12 11 -- 48
Rossville 10 12 9 1 -- 32
Kenney 1 0-0 2
Garcia 2 (1) 0-0 5
Sowers 4 (2) 0-0 10
Hale 1 (1) 2-2 5
Lietz 1 1-2 3
Total 25*
Girls BB Vs St. Marys
The RHS Girls played one of their best games and a good 4th quarter 24 point rally came up just 3 points of winning on the Rossville Court on Jan 19. 2021.
St. Marys 12 20 17 13 — 62
Rossville 4 18 13 24 — 59
Rossville scoring:
Perine 4 3-5 11
Streit 6 (1) 3-7 16
Mitchell 5 (1) 7-12 18
Bergstresser 2 0-1 4
Wonnell 2 0-1 4
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Total 53*
* Published total points do not agree
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Charles Droegemeier Passes Away
Rossville—Charles G. “Chuck” Droegemeier Sr., died Saturday, January 9, 2021, at the Rossville Healthcare & Rehab Center.
He was born to Carl and Viola Farrington Droegemeier at Ellsworth County, Kansas, on April 2, 1936. The family moved to Burlingame in 1942, where “Chuck” attended rural grade school and graduated from Burlingame High School in 1954. He worked horses and on a dairy farm while he was in high school.
Chuck worked in construction for three years; he then went to work for the City of Topeka in the water department, where he worked for 39 years. Chuck was self-employed as a part-time house painter for 43 years. He had lived in Topeka for 18 years, Maple Hill for 25 years, and then Paxico before moving to Rossville. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and the Topeka City Retirees Club.
On January 1, 1957, he and Janice “Jan” Colstrom were married in Osage City. She preceded him in death. He later married Nona Smith on September 21, 2006, in Rossville; she preceded him in death. Chuck was also preceded by his parents, a sister, Mary Escatel, brothers, Jim and Ralph Droegemeier, and son-in-laws, William Ronsse and Larry Arensman. Chuck then married Helen Decker on June 25, 2010, in Rossville. She survives.
Other survivors include a son, Charles G. “Chuck” (Lynn) Droegemeier Jr., Maple Hill, two daughters, Terri Ronsse and Connie Arensman Topeka; a brother, Gerald Droegemeier, Topeka.; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. The inurnment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Charles G. Droegemeier Sr., please visit the Piper floral store.
James Burkett (71) Passes Away
James “Jim” N. Burkett, age 68, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at The University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus.
Jim was born the son of James C. and Anna Laura (James) Burkett on October 4, 1952 in Topeka, KS. He was a 1971 graduate from Rossville High School. He served in the United States Military. Jim worked for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 24 years. He enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. Jim will be remembered for always willing to help and lend a hand to anyone in need.
Survivors include his children; son, Derek Burkett and his wife Heather; daughter, Racheal Czirr Alexander and her husband Jeff; daughter, Jennifer Bertels and her husband Loren; daughter, Tawyna Butler and her husband Lee; son, Jason Gillenwater; significant other, Margie Wheeler; sister, Donna Bissonnette and her husband Fred; 23 grandchildren, Gavin, Tre, Jade, A.J., Brooklynn, Jazlin, Jade, Evan, Lindsay, Drake, Christopher, Jessie, Breanna, Colby, Riley, Claire, Cassandra, Adam, Jayden, Stella, Daniel, Paul and Joshua.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Colby McGrath; step-mother, Helen Burkett; grandparents, Jessie Lee and Medie Sue Burkett.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 1-3:00 P.M., at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home.
To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.
Schaefer Selected to All-State Honor Band
A hearty congratulations to Elizabeth Schaefer (A Junior at Rossville Jr/Sr High School) who, despite the many setbacks of auditioning for the All-State Band during a pandemic, has been selected as the 1st Chair Flute Player for the 1-4A Kansas All-State Honor Band.