Top returners: Rylee Brecheisen, DH, sr.; Ashley Douglas, 2B, sr.; Kelcie Kippes, P-OF, jr.; Kinlyn Lundin, 1B, so.
Outlook: Bulldawgs finished runner-up at Class 3A state tournament last year, suffering only loss 4-1 to Riverton in state championship game. ... Graduation hit hard, claiming All-State pitcher Amanda Hill and three other first-team All-Mid-East League selections. ... Lundin was first-team All-Class 3A and hit .538 with 9 home runs and 45 RBI as a freshman. ... Brecheisen hit .389 with 2 HRs and 18 RBI. ... Kippes hit .353 with 2 HRs and 14 RBI and went 6-1 with 2.76 ERA and 45 strikeouts.
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Saturday, March 31, 2018
Friday, March 30, 2018
Softball Team Starts With Wins
The RHS softball team swept their first double header with wins of 13-3 and 19-4 against Jeff West on March 27.
Baseball Team Splits With Perry
The Rossville baseball team split a double header with Perry-Lecompton on Mar. 29, losing the first game 6-3 and winning the second 9-3.
Sarah Heslet Injured In Accident
From the Capital-Journal:
Four people were reported injured in a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning just west of Topeka.
Authorities said the crash occurred at 8:55 a.m. in the 1300 block of N.W. West Union Road, about 5 miles west of Topeka and north of Interstate 70.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2005 Dodge Durango SUV lost control and left the roadway. Its driver, Joshua Scott Bush, 32, of St. Marys, was reported injured. He was taken by American Medical Response ambulance to Stormont Vail Hospital.
Bush was wearing a seat belt, the patrol said.
Three passengers in the Durango also were reported injured and were taken to Stormont Vail. The patrol identified them as Sarah Elizabeth Heslet, 25, of Rossville; Deshaun Hamuud, 39, of Topeka; and Cherise Daniel Riccomini, 32, of St. Marys.
The patrol said Heslet was wearing a seat belt, while Hamuud and Riccomini were not.
The extent of their injuries wasn’t immediately known.
The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol and the Dover Fire Department responded to the scene.
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Heidi Nitsch (16) At Cowley CCC
Heidi Nitsch is a sophomore at Cowley County Community College and is on their softball team.
In 2017, she was named a First Team All-Conference and All-Region selection as a freshman after batting .373 with 21 doubles, 17 stolen bases and 47 runs batted in. She will make the move from the team’s starting second baseman to play third base for the Lady Tigers in 2018.
To read her bio and other articles about the Cowley CCC softball games, go to:
http://cowleytigers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4127&path=softball
You can review her high school career at: https://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/search?q=nitsch
Gertrude Overstreet Passes Away
Gertrude Marie Overstreet, 95, of Rossville, Kansas, passed away February 27, 2018 at the Rossville Health Care.
Visitation was Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Davidson Funeral Home from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Graveside service at Rochester Cemetery, March 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Visitation was Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Davidson Funeral Home from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Graveside service at Rochester Cemetery, March 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Arthur Decker (49) Passes Away
Arthur Gerald Decker, 87 passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at a local hospital after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois, his sons, Brent and wife Loan, Bryce and wife Tricia, daughter, Emily, four grandsons, Darrin, Nickolas, Braydn and Issak and his younger sister, Charlotte resides in St. Mary's, Kansas and extended family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Mary Decker, sister, Winnie, and brothers, Robert and Willis.
Mr. Decker was born and raised in Rossville, Kansas and later became a lifelong resident of Topeka, Kansas. In his early years, Mr. Decker worked at his parents' farm. After high school, he served in the Navy and later in the Marines during the Korean War. He worked at Goodyear for 38 years before retiring. Mr. Decker was an active member of the Elmont United Methodist Church, Shriners, The Marine Corp League and the local Lincoln Club. His hobbies included antique cars, antique toys, working in the yard and taking care of his beloved pets. He was a good father and husband and was always there to help anyone in need.
Funeral services for Arthur will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Elmont United Methodist Church, 6635 NW Church Lane, where his family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Private burial will be at Half Day Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois, his sons, Brent and wife Loan, Bryce and wife Tricia, daughter, Emily, four grandsons, Darrin, Nickolas, Braydn and Issak and his younger sister, Charlotte resides in St. Mary's, Kansas and extended family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Mary Decker, sister, Winnie, and brothers, Robert and Willis.
Mr. Decker was born and raised in Rossville, Kansas and later became a lifelong resident of Topeka, Kansas. In his early years, Mr. Decker worked at his parents' farm. After high school, he served in the Navy and later in the Marines during the Korean War. He worked at Goodyear for 38 years before retiring. Mr. Decker was an active member of the Elmont United Methodist Church, Shriners, The Marine Corp League and the local Lincoln Club. His hobbies included antique cars, antique toys, working in the yard and taking care of his beloved pets. He was a good father and husband and was always there to help anyone in need.
Funeral services for Arthur will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Elmont United Methodist Church, 6635 NW Church Lane, where his family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Private burial will be at Half Day Cemetery.
MEL Forensics
Rossville High hosted the MEL Forensics tournament of Mar 27. League champions include Hannah Miller in Poetry and Abigail Escobar in Serious Solo. Abigail McCrory and Kaleb Badura are back to back duet champs.
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Taylor Kirk (15) At Washburn U. Softball
The Washburn University softball team played four games over the weekend, winning all four.
They beat Lincoln University of Missouri from Jefferson City, MO, 8-0 and 12-0 before defeating Lindenwood University of St. Charles, MO, 9-1 and 8-2. Taylor Kirk (Rossville) had a good series collecting five hits and seven RBIs, which included two home runs, in twelve at bats for a .417 batting average and an impressive .917 slugging percentage for the 4 game series.
You can read the Box Scores and Game Recaps at: http://wusports.com/schedule.aspx?path=softball&
They have a four game series against Emporia State Friday and Sunday.
They beat Lincoln University of Missouri from Jefferson City, MO, 8-0 and 12-0 before defeating Lindenwood University of St. Charles, MO, 9-1 and 8-2. Taylor Kirk (Rossville) had a good series collecting five hits and seven RBIs, which included two home runs, in twelve at bats for a .417 batting average and an impressive .917 slugging percentage for the 4 game series.
You can read the Box Scores and Game Recaps at: http://wusports.com/schedule.aspx?path=softball&
They have a four game series against Emporia State Friday and Sunday.
Monday, March 26, 2018
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Alumni Dinner June 2, 2018
Mark your calendar. Rossville High School Reunion, Dinner and Scholarship presentation will be held June 2, 2018 at the Dekat Parish Center in Rossville. Social Hour begins at 4:00 with a catered dinner served at 6:00. The scholarship winners will be introduced and a short program will follow. All Rossville High graduates are invited to attend. Invitations to previous attendees will be mailed the middle of April. For questions or to be included on the mailing list, call June at 785-584-6080 or email June Burgett at meburg@embarqmail.com.
Alumni Foundation Awards Four Scholarships
The Rossville High Alumni Foundation will be awarding four $1,500 scholarships this Spring. These scholarships are funded by the Alumni Foundation and a grant from the Prairie Band Potawatomie Nation. Any graduating senior planning to continue their education in college, vocational-tech or trade school is eligible to apply for these scholarships. The scholarship application is available at the High School. Deadline for submitting the application is April 11th.
Saturday, March 24, 2018
2018 Baseball Schedule
March
29 Vs Perry Lecompton
April
3 At Riley Co
5 Vs Santa Fe Trail
6 At Wabaunsee
12 At. St. Marys
20 At Sabetha
26 Vs Silver Lake
30 Vs Wamego
May
3 At Hiawatha
8 Vs Rock Creek
14-17 3A Regional
24-25 3A State at Manhattan
29 Vs Perry Lecompton
April
3 At Riley Co
5 Vs Santa Fe Trail
6 At Wabaunsee
12 At. St. Marys
20 At Sabetha
26 Vs Silver Lake
30 Vs Wamego
May
3 At Hiawatha
8 Vs Rock Creek
14-17 3A Regional
24-25 3A State at Manhattan
2018 Baseball Roster
7 Bryson Balch 9
14 Kaiden Brown 9
21 Layne Hurla 9
1 Brody Jackson 9
0 Parker Kenney 9
18 Austin Klesath 9
43 Tim Limely 9
30 Joe McGrath 9
22 Jordan Quinones 9
10 Bo Reeves 9
24 Tyree Sowers 9
12 Kaleb Badura 10
23 Eddie Brockamp 10
15 Kody Davoren 10
13 Colten Stallbaumer 10
4 Payton Catron 11
20 Colin Culbertson 11
11 Cody Dyche 11
9 Bryson Hase 11
2 Taegan Sumner 11
3 Karsen Waggoner 11
16 Tronnie Blair 12
5 Christian Madil 12
6 Jared Morris 12
Head Coach: Eammon Braqdley
Assistant Coaches: Derick Hammes, Thatcher Horak
14 Kaiden Brown 9
21 Layne Hurla 9
1 Brody Jackson 9
0 Parker Kenney 9
18 Austin Klesath 9
43 Tim Limely 9
30 Joe McGrath 9
22 Jordan Quinones 9
10 Bo Reeves 9
24 Tyree Sowers 9
12 Kaleb Badura 10
23 Eddie Brockamp 10
15 Kody Davoren 10
13 Colten Stallbaumer 10
4 Payton Catron 11
20 Colin Culbertson 11
11 Cody Dyche 11
9 Bryson Hase 11
2 Taegan Sumner 11
3 Karsen Waggoner 11
16 Tronnie Blair 12
5 Christian Madil 12
6 Jared Morris 12
Head Coach: Eammon Braqdley
Assistant Coaches: Derick Hammes, Thatcher Horak
Vera Cutsinger Passes Away
Vera M. (Burress) Cutsinger, 92, of Topeka, passed away on March 21, 2018. Born June 28, 1925 in Rossville, she was the daughter of Melvin and Grace Burress.
Vera married Everett Cutsinger on October 5, 1944 in Oskaloosa, Kansas. Together they owned several businesses including Plaza Cleaners for over 20 years.
Survivors include her son: Larry Cutsinger; granddaughter: Ann (Bradley) Ellebracht and great-grandchildren: Delaney and Benjamin Ellebracht.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2018 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Avenue. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
To leave a special message for Vera's family, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
2018 Softball Schedule
March
27 Vs Jeff West
April
3 @ Riley County
5 @ Santa Fe Trail
5 @ Wabaunsee
10 Vs Manhattan
12 @ St. Marys
20 @ Oskaloosa
25 Vs Silver Lake
30 Vs Wamego
May
8 Vs Rock Creek
14-17 Regional
24-25 State at Manhattan
27 Vs Jeff West
April
3 @ Riley County
5 @ Santa Fe Trail
5 @ Wabaunsee
10 Vs Manhattan
12 @ St. Marys
20 @ Oskaloosa
25 Vs Silver Lake
30 Vs Wamego
May
8 Vs Rock Creek
14-17 Regional
24-25 State at Manhattan
2018 Softball Roster
# Name Year
2 Mia Casadevall 11
3 Elisa Princic 11
4 Michaela Paulsen10
5 Taylor Morelli 10
7 Ashley Douglas 12
9 Betsy Beetz 11
11 Katie Glotzbach 11
12 Jalyn Porter 12
14 Rylee Brecheisen 12
15 Meg Kirk 12
16 Tatum Gentry 9
18 Cala Hill 11
19 Kelcie Kippes 11
20 Erika Hatina 10
21 Gracie Rabe 9
22 Ariel Sherer 12
24 Destiny Bergstresser 9
25 Kinlyn Lundin 10
27 Peyton Price 9
Kayla Davis 9
Mattie Horgan 9
Mallorie Salmon? 9
Head Coach: Adam Roorbach
Assistant Coaches: Paula Stucky & John Nitsch
2 Mia Casadevall 11
3 Elisa Princic 11
4 Michaela Paulsen10
5 Taylor Morelli 10
7 Ashley Douglas 12
9 Betsy Beetz 11
11 Katie Glotzbach 11
12 Jalyn Porter 12
14 Rylee Brecheisen 12
15 Meg Kirk 12
16 Tatum Gentry 9
18 Cala Hill 11
19 Kelcie Kippes 11
20 Erika Hatina 10
21 Gracie Rabe 9
22 Ariel Sherer 12
24 Destiny Bergstresser 9
25 Kinlyn Lundin 10
27 Peyton Price 9
Kayla Davis 9
Mattie Horgan 9
Mallorie Salmon? 9
Head Coach: Adam Roorbach
Assistant Coaches: Paula Stucky & John Nitsch
Luellen Wins KWCA Battle Of Best
From the Capital-Journal:
The Kansas Expocentre’s Landon Arena has
provided some fond memories for Rossville star wrestler Isaiah Luellen
throughout his career.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Kenneth Houck Passes Away
Delia: Kenneth R. Houck,
81, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
He was born June 21, 1936 at rural Delia on the same farm
that he lived on all of his life, the son of Leroy and Elsie W. Jacobson Houck.
Kenneth graduated from Delia High School in 1954.
Kenneth was a farmer and stockman. He
was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church where he had served as an elder.
He was a member of District No. 3 I.H. Collectors Club, the KFHA (Kansas Fur
Harvester Association) and a past member of the Delia Lions Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
On August 17, 1974 he was united in marriage
to Linda Winkler at Tecumseh, She survives of the home. He is also
survived by his son, Chris Houck, Delia.
Funeral
services will be at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the Delia Presbyterian
Church, Delia, Kansas. Interment will be in the Delia Cemetery. Mr.
Houck will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until
7:30 P.M. Wednesday, March 28th at Piper Funeral Home in St.
Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian
Church or to Midland Care and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple
Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
All-MEL Basketball Teams
Boys All MEL Basketball Team
First team
Dillon Byrne, jr., Silver Lake; Ethan Cregan, sr., Silver Lake; Mason Griffin, jr., Silver Lake; Sheldon Hulbert, sr., Rossville; Garren Jackson, jr., Riley County; Chase Nelson, sr., Wabaunsee; Nick Rabe, sr., St. Marys; Austin Rieschick, sr., St. Marys; Martin Vogts, sr., Rock Creek; Carson Zenger, sr., Rock Creek.
Honorable mention
Austin DeWeese, sr., Rock Creek; Mitchell Flanagan, sr., St. Marys; Taegan Sumner, jr., Rossville; Cole Uphoff, sr., Riley County.
Girls All MEL Basketball Team
First team
Marissa Bates, sr., Silver Lake; Emily Earhart, sr., Riley County; Josie Harrison, jr., St. Marys; Caila Hill, jr. Rossville; Logan Hurla, sr., St. Marys; Madelyn Hutley, so., Wabaunsee; Abby Oliver, jr., Wabaunsee; Jalyn Porter, sr., Rossville; Karsen Schultz, sr., Wabaunsee; Tory Thomson, sr., Riley County.
Honorable mention
Maura Buhler, sr., Rossville; Reagan Hurla, jr., St. Marys; Jasmine Hurla, sr., St. Marys; Addy OIiver, jr., Riley County; Laney Scott, jr., Rock Creek; Madison Schoemann, sr., St. Marys; Sarah Thomson, so., Riley County.
First team
Dillon Byrne, jr., Silver Lake; Ethan Cregan, sr., Silver Lake; Mason Griffin, jr., Silver Lake; Sheldon Hulbert, sr., Rossville; Garren Jackson, jr., Riley County; Chase Nelson, sr., Wabaunsee; Nick Rabe, sr., St. Marys; Austin Rieschick, sr., St. Marys; Martin Vogts, sr., Rock Creek; Carson Zenger, sr., Rock Creek.
Honorable mention
Austin DeWeese, sr., Rock Creek; Mitchell Flanagan, sr., St. Marys; Taegan Sumner, jr., Rossville; Cole Uphoff, sr., Riley County.
Girls All MEL Basketball Team
First team
Marissa Bates, sr., Silver Lake; Emily Earhart, sr., Riley County; Josie Harrison, jr., St. Marys; Caila Hill, jr. Rossville; Logan Hurla, sr., St. Marys; Madelyn Hutley, so., Wabaunsee; Abby Oliver, jr., Wabaunsee; Jalyn Porter, sr., Rossville; Karsen Schultz, sr., Wabaunsee; Tory Thomson, sr., Riley County.
Honorable mention
Maura Buhler, sr., Rossville; Reagan Hurla, jr., St. Marys; Jasmine Hurla, sr., St. Marys; Addy OIiver, jr., Riley County; Laney Scott, jr., Rock Creek; Madison Schoemann, sr., St. Marys; Sarah Thomson, so., Riley County.
Merle DeLong Passes Away
Merle Elwin "Pop" DeLong Merle E. "Pop" DeLong passed away at the Rossville Nursing Center on March 15, 2018 at the age of 93.
He was born on March 8, 1925 at Strawn, Kansas the son of Roy A. DeLong and Tracy Hazel Phillips DeLong Merle was one of eight children, Lester C. DeLong, Bertha DeLong Claycamp O'Conner, Roy Amos DeLong, Laura DeLong Dalrymple, Mary Lou DeLong Atherly, Wendall Dean DeLong, and Hazel DeLong Lynn. All have preceded him in death except for Mary Lou and Hazel.
Merle married JoAnn Bell in 1945. To this union was born five children; Carolyn DeLong Rogers-husband Roy, Alice DeLong Sprague-husband Tom, Patsy DeLong Fulghum-husband Robert, Charles DeLong-wife Kathy, Larry DeLong-wife Susan. This marriage dissolved in 1965.
In 1967 Merle married Dolly Becker Bennett. He became the stepfather to Dolly's four children; Debra Medlock, Eldon Bennett (deceased), Daphne Euglow, and Robert Bennett-wife Janet. Merle and Dolly celebrated their fiftieth Anniversary on September 29, 2017.
Merle leaves behind his wife Dolly, children, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He began his life in farming, later went into construction, and retired from the Topeka Street Department. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and the great outdoors. He was also an avid storyteller whether real or fiction and kept his grandchildren entertained. He will be truly missed by all.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
He was born on March 8, 1925 at Strawn, Kansas the son of Roy A. DeLong and Tracy Hazel Phillips DeLong Merle was one of eight children, Lester C. DeLong, Bertha DeLong Claycamp O'Conner, Roy Amos DeLong, Laura DeLong Dalrymple, Mary Lou DeLong Atherly, Wendall Dean DeLong, and Hazel DeLong Lynn. All have preceded him in death except for Mary Lou and Hazel.
Merle married JoAnn Bell in 1945. To this union was born five children; Carolyn DeLong Rogers-husband Roy, Alice DeLong Sprague-husband Tom, Patsy DeLong Fulghum-husband Robert, Charles DeLong-wife Kathy, Larry DeLong-wife Susan. This marriage dissolved in 1965.
In 1967 Merle married Dolly Becker Bennett. He became the stepfather to Dolly's four children; Debra Medlock, Eldon Bennett (deceased), Daphne Euglow, and Robert Bennett-wife Janet. Merle and Dolly celebrated their fiftieth Anniversary on September 29, 2017.
Merle leaves behind his wife Dolly, children, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He began his life in farming, later went into construction, and retired from the Topeka Street Department. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and the great outdoors. He was also an avid storyteller whether real or fiction and kept his grandchildren entertained. He will be truly missed by all.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Shelly Buhler New Hayden President
After
18 years as an elected official, Shawnee County commissioner Shelly Buhler
said, she is “thrilled for the opportunity” to serve as Hayden High School’s
next president.
“It’s time for a new direction and to do
something different,” Buhler, 53, said Tuesday. “This was definitely a
calling.”
Hayden officials confirmed Buhler will be
the Catholic school’s first female president. She was recommended for the job
by the school’s board of trustees and officially appointed by Archbishop Joseph
Naumann, of the Kansas City, Kan., diocese. She will officially take over July
1 but will begin transitioning into the position beginning April 1. Current
president Matt Schambari will serve out the rest of the school year.
Buhler, who was elected as county
commissioner in 2007, said she will serve out the remainder of her term, which
ends in January. Her successor will be elected in November.
Buhler, a former mayor of Rossville, said
she decided toward the end of last year that she likely wouldn’t seek another
term representing the county’s District 1. She said she started thinking about
what she would do next, then was approached about the Hayden position.
“I prayed about it and decided to submit my
name,” Buhler said.
“We’re fortunate to have had many
high-quality candidates to consider,” Lawrence Martin, chairman of the Hayden
board of trustees, said in a statement. “Shelly rose to the top because of her
unique combination of experience, educational background and long history of
selfless service. She’s known as a collaborative leader who also knows how to
get things done.”
Buhler said she plans to build on
Schambari’s accomplishments but will also listen to students, parents and
community members “to build on the strong tradition of Hayden.”
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Wilma Smith Passes Away
Wilma K. Smith died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the St. Marys Manor at the age of 99. She was born January 14, 1919 to Matt and Edith Dalrymple Knedlik at Barnes, Kansas. She attended Poverty Knoll grade school and graduated from Barnes High School in 1936 the valedictorian of her class and was also named Most Outstanding Student. She attended Washburn College and Strickler’s Business College.
She married Vern Smith of Topeka on April 17, 1943. At that time, he was in the Signal Corps attached to the Air Corps and stationed at Tampa, Florida and she was working in the office of Sales Commissary at Ft. Riley. Later she joined him in Tampa where she worked for L.E. Alford, CPA, and later in the offices of the Army and Navy Stores. When her husband was transferred to Myrtle Beach, SC. she went with him and also went to Fresno, CA. where he was stationed at Pinedale Airbase and she worked in the Civilian Personnel Office at Hammer Airbase Field.
Returning to Topeka after the war, she was employed at the Central Press-Pictorial office for three years, then as a secretary to Bessie Brooks West, Kansas State University.
After the birth of her son, Terry Vern Smith, she returned to Central Press-Pictorial where she worked until they moved to St. Marys in 1963, when they purchased the Chevrolet dealership. She was the business manager for the dealership and she continued as the business manager for the new owner when the business was sold in 1969. She retired in 1990.
After the death of her husband on March 4, 1998, she traveled both in the US and foreign countries. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Literary Club, FCE, the Ladies Golf Club, Tuesday Afternoon Bridge group, American Legion Auxiliary of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 in Rossville and several domino groups. She also was a volunteer at the library.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters and her husband.
She is survived by her son, Terry and his wife Suzanne Smith of Urich, MO; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Private interment will be in the Rochester Cemetery, Topeka. Mrs. Smith will lie in state on Thursday from 1:00 until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church or Kaw Better Home FCE Scholarship Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences please go to :
Monday, March 19, 2018
Donald Glotzbach Passes Away
Donald Joseph “Don” Glotzbach, 87, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at his rural Paxico home.
He was born July 14, 1930 in the same rural house that he died in, the son of Victor Charles and Frances Elizabeth Hund Glotzbach. Don graduated from Paxico High School in 1948. He served in the United States Army.
Don was a farmer and stockman. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newbury. He had served many years on the Newbury Township board and on the Sacred Heart Cemetery board. Don was a member of the Stockgrowers State Bank Board of Directors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Viola Marstall, an infant son, James Michael and a son, Joseph Paul Glotzbach.
On November 13, 1954 he was united in marriage to Lila Mae Arington at Dawson, NE. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his children, Mary (Warren) Nold, Savannah, MO., Beth Glotzbach, Paxico, David (Wille) Glotzbach, Maple Hill and Dan Glotzbach, Rossville; his daughter-in-law, Carol Glotzbach, Council Grove; a sister, Julia O’Connor, Topeka; grandchildren, Jeremy (his fiancée`, Allyson), Will, Megan, Danielle, Katie, Christi (Tyler) and Dana (Nick); many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newbury. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Mr. Glotzbach will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until the rosary at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences please go to:
Taylor Kirk In WU Softball Games
Washburn U. played four softball games over the weekend. Rossville's Taylor Kirk played first base and batted in the fourth spot in all four games.
1. Washburn defeated Wayne State 6-3
Taylor Kirk had 2 hits (single and home run), 2 runs, and 2 RBIs in 4 At Bats.
2. Washburn defeated Norther State 6-5.
Taylor Kirk had 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 BB, and 1 RBI in three at bats. Taylor hit a solo homer in the bottom of the 7th inning to win the game that was tied after 6 innings.
3. Washburn lost to Concordia-St Paul 4-3
Taylor Kirk had one BB in 3 at bats.
4. Washburn defeated Upper Iowa U. 2-1.
Taylor Kirk had 3 at bats, o hits, and left on base one time.
1. Washburn defeated Wayne State 6-3
Taylor Kirk had 2 hits (single and home run), 2 runs, and 2 RBIs in 4 At Bats.
2. Washburn defeated Norther State 6-5.
Taylor Kirk had 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 BB, and 1 RBI in three at bats. Taylor hit a solo homer in the bottom of the 7th inning to win the game that was tied after 6 innings.
3. Washburn lost to Concordia-St Paul 4-3
Taylor Kirk had one BB in 3 at bats.
4. Washburn defeated Upper Iowa U. 2-1.
Taylor Kirk had 3 at bats, o hits, and left on base one time.
Saturday, March 17, 2018
3A All Class Girls Basketball Teams
The Capital-Journal has published their all class girls basketball teams. There were no MEL players on the first three teams, but the following MEL players did receive Honorable Mention for 3A:
Marissa Bates, sr., Silver Lake; Emily Earhart, sr., Riley County; Josie Harrison, jr., St. Marys; Caila Hill, jr., Rossville; Logan Hurla, sr., St. Marys; Tori Thomson, sr., Riley County.
Marissa Bates, sr., Silver Lake; Emily Earhart, sr., Riley County; Josie Harrison, jr., St. Marys; Caila Hill, jr., Rossville; Logan Hurla, sr., St. Marys; Tori Thomson, sr., Riley County.
Boys Golf Roster For 2018
Top returners from last year are Cory Hadsall, sr.; Nathan Dohrman, sr.; Jarrett Ingwerson, sr. Hadsall is a three-year letterman who was All-Mid-East League performer. The Bulldawgs were Mid-East league champions last year.
The complete roster is as follows:
Cory Hadsall 12
Nathan Dorhman 12
Jarrett Ingwerson 12
Perry Foster 12
Nick Brummer 12
Justin Jordan 11
Trevor Cunningham 10
Jimmy Hester 10
Kris Brown 9
Garret Minihan 9
Dawson Connell 9
Taegan Miller 9
Dylan Rietcheck 9
Chris VanderPutten 9
Head Coach: Greg Marney
Asst. Coach: Eric Anderson
Manager: Aidn Baumchen
The complete roster is as follows:
Cory Hadsall 12
Nathan Dorhman 12
Jarrett Ingwerson 12
Perry Foster 12
Nick Brummer 12
Justin Jordan 11
Trevor Cunningham 10
Jimmy Hester 10
Kris Brown 9
Garret Minihan 9
Dawson Connell 9
Taegan Miller 9
Dylan Rietcheck 9
Chris VanderPutten 9
Head Coach: Greg Marney
Asst. Coach: Eric Anderson
Manager: Aidn Baumchen
Track and Field Roster For 2018
Rossville Boys Track
Holden Hurla 12
Tronnie Blair 12
Marvin Cummings 11
Trevor Johnson 11
Ben Price 11
Randy Morelli 10
Zach Archer 10
Domanic Siefkas 9
Tyree Sowers 9
Bo Reeves 9
Rossville Girls Track
Breck McCrory 9
Jaycee Fiedler 9
Julia Streit 9
Avery Anderson 10
Danielle Moore 10
Mary Shults 10
Meagan Huston 10
Sydney Wonnell 10
Dani Bittner 10
Jordan Bittner 11
Mia Casadevall 11
Katie Dorhman 11
Berta Strojkovska 11
Breaira Bergstresser 12
Kylee Badura 12
Maura Buhler 12
Head Coach: Mindy Wilson
Assistant Coaches: Courtney Howard and Garrett Jones
Holden Hurla 12
Tronnie Blair 12
Marvin Cummings 11
Trevor Johnson 11
Ben Price 11
Randy Morelli 10
Zach Archer 10
Domanic Siefkas 9
Tyree Sowers 9
Bo Reeves 9
Rossville Girls Track
Breck McCrory 9
Jaycee Fiedler 9
Julia Streit 9
Avery Anderson 10
Danielle Moore 10
Mary Shults 10
Meagan Huston 10
Sydney Wonnell 10
Dani Bittner 10
Jordan Bittner 11
Mia Casadevall 11
Katie Dorhman 11
Berta Strojkovska 11
Breaira Bergstresser 12
Kylee Badura 12
Maura Buhler 12
Head Coach: Mindy Wilson
Assistant Coaches: Courtney Howard and Garrett Jones
Boys Golf Schedule For 2018
Apr.
3 Wamego Inv.
10 South Lyon Co. Inv.
13 Osage City Inv.
22 Silver Lake Inv.
26 St. Marys Inv.
May
1 Rossville Inv.
3 Perry-Lecompton Inv.
8 MEL at Manhattan
14 3A Regional
21 3A State at Seneca
3 Wamego Inv.
10 South Lyon Co. Inv.
13 Osage City Inv.
22 Silver Lake Inv.
26 St. Marys Inv.
May
1 Rossville Inv.
3 Perry-Lecompton Inv.
8 MEL at Manhattan
14 3A Regional
21 3A State at Seneca
Track and Field Schedule for 2018
Mar.
27 Silver Lake Inv.
Apr
6 Wabaunsee Inv.
10 Royal Valley Inv.
13 Rock Creek Inv.
20 Rossville Inv.
27 Ray Kovar Inv.
May
4 Riley Co. Inv.
10 MEL at Riley Co.
18 3A Regionals
25-26 3A State at Wichita
27 Silver Lake Inv.
Apr
6 Wabaunsee Inv.
10 Royal Valley Inv.
13 Rock Creek Inv.
20 Rossville Inv.
27 Ray Kovar Inv.
May
4 Riley Co. Inv.
10 MEL at Riley Co.
18 3A Regionals
25-26 3A State at Wichita
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Moravan Lodge Meeting
On March 4 the Moravan Lodge held their monthly meeting. There was much discussion about the upcoming planned 2018 events. The Lodge had successfully sold Kolaches at the January 12 and February 13 basketball games held at the Rossville High School.
Of special note, there will be a time change for the April 8 meeting. The meeting will start at 1:00 pm, not 2:00 pm. Also, the spring Polka Dance on Saturday, April 28, will begin with the meal starting at 6:00 pm and the dance beginning at 7:00. J. D. Parr’s Czechland Polka Dance Band will be featured.
Of special note, there will be a time change for the April 8 meeting. The meeting will start at 1:00 pm, not 2:00 pm. Also, the spring Polka Dance on Saturday, April 28, will begin with the meal starting at 6:00 pm and the dance beginning at 7:00. J. D. Parr’s Czechland Polka Dance Band will be featured.
New Officers For Rossville Rustlers 4H
New officers were recently sworn in for the Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club. They are:
Perry Foster - President
Katie Glotzbach-Vice President
Leah Hudson - Secretary
Elizabeth Foster - Treasurer
Council Rep, Kinsley Kufahl
Amelia Foster - Historian
Dawson Shaefer - Council Rep
Garrett Carver- Reporter
Keera Lacock - Recreation Leader
Mary Thompson -Song Leader
Cassie Johnson - Council Rep.
Perry Foster - President
Katie Glotzbach-Vice President
Leah Hudson - Secretary
Elizabeth Foster - Treasurer
Council Rep, Kinsley Kufahl
Amelia Foster - Historian
Dawson Shaefer - Council Rep
Garrett Carver- Reporter
Keera Lacock - Recreation Leader
Mary Thompson -Song Leader
Cassie Johnson - Council Rep.
Barbara Brandon Passes Away
Barbara F. Brandon, 70, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at a Topeka hospital.
She was born April 16, 1947 at New Orleans, LA., the daughter of Joseph and Doris Gaudin Valenti. Barbara lived most of her life in Louisiana moving to St. Marys in 2014 and then to Rossville Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Joseph Valenti and a sister, Diane Saucier.
Survivors include a sister, JoAnn Valenti; nephews, Chris, Joseph, Bryan and Richie; a niece, Nichole; her companion, Jeffery Gray.
Requiem Mass will be at 8:30 A.M. Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Assumption Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where she will lie in state until 7:30 P.M. Interment will be in Our Lady Of Peace Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s name and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.
Dane (04) & Kenzie Olejnik Have A Boy
Dane and Kenzie (Cordt) Olejnik, St. Marys, are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Owen William Olejnik, born at 7:50 AM on Saturday, December 9th, 2017 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. He weighed 9 lbs., 9 oz. and was 21 1/4 inches long. He was welcomed home by his big
sister Olivia, age 2. Owen is the grandson of John & Cindi Mitchell, St. Marys, Chuck Cordt,
Topeka, and Bob (71) & Kathy (76) Olejnik, Rossville. He is the great-grandson of Peggy (and the late Larry) Yingling, Walter & Betty Cordt, and the late Joe & Dolores Floersch and Bill (39) & Tina Olejnik.
sister Olivia, age 2. Owen is the grandson of John & Cindi Mitchell, St. Marys, Chuck Cordt,
Topeka, and Bob (71) & Kathy (76) Olejnik, Rossville. He is the great-grandson of Peggy (and the late Larry) Yingling, Walter & Betty Cordt, and the late Joe & Dolores Floersch and Bill (39) & Tina Olejnik.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Shirley Oliver Passes Away
Shirley A. Oliver of Maple Hill, 84, died Friday, March 9, 2018 at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City.
She was born July 7, 1933 in Topeka the daughter of Joseph V. and Muriel Merillat Huggins. Shirley and her family moved about during her youth, she graduated from Delia High School in 1951 and attended Clark's School of Business in Topeka.
Shirley worked for SWB Telephone many years retiring in 1988. She later worked at Peoples State Bank in Rossville for several years. She was a member of the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church. Shirley was instrumental in the creation of the Maple Hill Senior Center and was extremely active and proud to have served as President and board member and to be a part of the "action" there. She was a past director of the Maple Hill Parks & Rec commission and had run the concession stand many years. Both Shirley and her husband Gene coached ball teams when their children were young and she played fast pitch softball many years. She was a member of the Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging. Shirley was a member of GFWC, Kiwanis, FCE and the American Legion Auxiliary.
On September 6, 1957 Shirley and Harold E. "Gene" Oliver were united in marriage in Maple Hill. He preceded her in death on August 17, 1989. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Cecil and Jim Huggins and Muriel Huggins Wilson; a granddaughter Amber Kessler.
Survivors include three sons, Steve (Ginny) Oliver, Paxico, Harold (Shawna) Oliver, Riley and David (Peggy) Oliver, Topeka; two daughters, Debbie (John) Kessler, Blue Rapids and Linda (Alan) Miller, Alma; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Oliver will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Hill Senior Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences please visit http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/shirley-oliver/
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Jeanette (Smith) (72) Baker Passes Away
Jeanette (Smith) Baker, 63, of Hoyt, passed away on March 7th, 2018. Jeanette was born in Topeka to William "Bill" and Alice (Waldo) Smith on July 24th, 1954. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1972.
Jeanette is preceded in death by her parents; husband Don Baker; sister Mary Kelly and brother Kenneth Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Christy (Vogel) Conley (Eric) of Hoyt and Carrie Vogel of Topeka; three brothers, Bill Smith Jr. (Genita) of Topeka, Walt Smith (Julie) of Mayetta, Stu Smith (Heather) of Pinetta, FL and 5 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation in her name to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance at ocrfa.org.
A celebration of life will be held on March 18th at 1:00 pm at the Hoyt Community Building at 8th and Highland in Hoyt, KS.
Jeanette is preceded in death by her parents; husband Don Baker; sister Mary Kelly and brother Kenneth Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Christy (Vogel) Conley (Eric) of Hoyt and Carrie Vogel of Topeka; three brothers, Bill Smith Jr. (Genita) of Topeka, Walt Smith (Julie) of Mayetta, Stu Smith (Heather) of Pinetta, FL and 5 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation in her name to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance at ocrfa.org.
A celebration of life will be held on March 18th at 1:00 pm at the Hoyt Community Building at 8th and Highland in Hoyt, KS.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Spring Concert March 13
The Rossville Jr. and Sr High Spring Concert will be in the RHS gym on March 13 at 7:00 PM
Therese VanderPutten (14) Graduates
Therese VanderPutten graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wichita State U. with a bachelor of arts degree in sports management. To attain Summa Cum Laude the graduate must have a cumulative GPA of 3.95.
Taylor Bittner (17) On WSU Dean's List
Taylor Bittner was named to the Dean's Honor Roll at Wichita State U. for the fall semester. To attain this ranking, the student must have a GPA of at least 3.5 and carry at least 12 credit hours.
Sunday, March 11, 2018
Taylor Kirk In 4 WU Wins
Washburn University played 2 games on Friday and 2 on Sat., all on the road. Taylor Kirk from Rossville plays first base for Washburn U. Washburn is 16-4 for the season.
WU 4-2 win over Missouri Southern State U. in Joplin, MO.
Taylor had no hits, but was left on base twice.
WU 4-0 win over MSSU in Joplin.
Taylor had 3 At Bats, no hits but 1 RBI.
WU 7-4 Win over Pittsburg State U.
Taylor had 3 At Bats, one RBI, 1 Walk, 1 left on base.
WU 11-1 Win over Pittsburg State U.
Taylor had one At Bat and got one hit (the team's only double) and 1 RBI.
WU 4-2 win over Missouri Southern State U. in Joplin, MO.
Taylor had no hits, but was left on base twice.
WU 4-0 win over MSSU in Joplin.
Taylor had 3 At Bats, no hits but 1 RBI.
WU 7-4 Win over Pittsburg State U.
Taylor had 3 At Bats, one RBI, 1 Walk, 1 left on base.
WU 11-1 Win over Pittsburg State U.
Taylor had one At Bat and got one hit (the team's only double) and 1 RBI.
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Washburn U. Honor's List
Washburn University has announced its President's List honor Roll for the fall 2017 Those from Rossville who made the President's list are: Darria Dennison, Rose Klase & Cole Meier. Those from Rossville who made the Dean's List are: Alex Bird, Kole Davoren & Corbin Horak.
Rebecca (Fritz) Little Passes Away
Rebecca Ann Fritz Little, age 77 of Topeka passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Rossville Health Care in Rossville.
Rebeca was born June 27, 1940 in Topeka the daughter of Vernon and Elizabeth Mackie Fritz. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1958 where she was active with 4-H. Rebecca was a certified Master Gardener. She also served as a foster mom.
Rebecca was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Alice Ann McDaniel; a brother, Jerry Fritz and a sister, Bonnie Taylor. She is survived by her faithful companion of over 26 years, Jimmy Jones; her best friend, Kay Saia; a son, Jerry (Chuck Romero) Albright of Topeka; two step sons, Dean Jarmel of San Francisco and J.D. Little of Silver Lake; two daughters, Terry (Jerry) Albright-McDaniel of Topeka and Jennifer (Brent) Jarmel-Shedd of San Francisco; a step daughter, Gelene Little of Topeka; a brother, Waldron Fritz of Arizona; a sister, Heather McAlpine of Thousand Oaks, CA; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Silver Lake United Methodist Church. She will lie in state Monday from noon - 8:00 p.m. with visitation from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Silver Lake Cemetery.
http://www.davidsonfuneral.com/obituary/rebecca-little
Rebeca was born June 27, 1940 in Topeka the daughter of Vernon and Elizabeth Mackie Fritz. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1958 where she was active with 4-H. Rebecca was a certified Master Gardener. She also served as a foster mom.
Rebecca was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Alice Ann McDaniel; a brother, Jerry Fritz and a sister, Bonnie Taylor. She is survived by her faithful companion of over 26 years, Jimmy Jones; her best friend, Kay Saia; a son, Jerry (Chuck Romero) Albright of Topeka; two step sons, Dean Jarmel of San Francisco and J.D. Little of Silver Lake; two daughters, Terry (Jerry) Albright-McDaniel of Topeka and Jennifer (Brent) Jarmel-Shedd of San Francisco; a step daughter, Gelene Little of Topeka; a brother, Waldron Fritz of Arizona; a sister, Heather McAlpine of Thousand Oaks, CA; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Silver Lake United Methodist Church. She will lie in state Monday from noon - 8:00 p.m. with visitation from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Silver Lake Cemetery.
http://www.davidsonfuneral.com/obituary/rebecca-little
Friday, March 9, 2018
Meg Kirk (18) Is Scholar-Athlete Of Week
Meg Kirk from Rossville High School is the KSNT Scholar Athlete of the Week She had a 4.15 GPA.
She is a senior at Rossville and has received both an athletic and dean scholarship to attend Allen Community College where she will play softball and study nursing. Meg is a three sport athlete playing volleyball, basketball and softball and also on the dance team. She is the younger sibling to Taylor Kirk who is a junior at Washburn U.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Taylor Kirk At Washburn Softball
Taylor Kirk had 1 RBI, and 3 bases on balls for one at bat in last Saturday's game one of a double header with the University of Central Oklahoma at Washburn U.
In the second game, Taylor had one hit (a double, the only extra base hit for the team), one base on balls for 2 at bats as Washburn lost 4-0 to Central OK.
In a double header with Rockhurst on Friday March 2, Taylor had one hit in a 4-2 win over Rockhurst in the first game. In the second game, Taylor had one hit and one RBI, a game in which WU had only 4 hits and 2 runs in a 2-0 win over Rockhurst
In the second game, Taylor had one hit (a double, the only extra base hit for the team), one base on balls for 2 at bats as Washburn lost 4-0 to Central OK.
In a double header with Rockhurst on Friday March 2, Taylor had one hit in a 4-2 win over Rockhurst in the first game. In the second game, Taylor had one hit and one RBI, a game in which WU had only 4 hits and 2 runs in a 2-0 win over Rockhurst
Dueling Pianos At Legion
Dueling Pianos, Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight March 10, AMERICAN LEGION POST 31, 442 N. Main, Rossville. Tickets: $25-$35. (785) 584-6177.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
FFA Team Places Second
The FFA Ag Mechanics team placed 2nd out of 19 schools at the ag mech contest.
Individual placings: Nathan Dohrman 3rd place, Clay Rezac 4th place, and Jarrett Ingwerson placed 6th out of 138 students.
Individual placings: Nathan Dohrman 3rd place, Clay Rezac 4th place, and Jarrett Ingwerson placed 6th out of 138 students.
Ashley Rietcheck (17) At ESU
Ashley Rietcheck is a freshman at Emporia State U. this year. She was on the Dean's List for the School of Business last semester. and is a member of the ESU Stingers, the school dance team. She is also working in the budget and payroll offices as a student assistant.
Leonard Cummings Passes Away
Leonard L. Cummings 81, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at the St. Marys Manor.
He was born March 21, 1936 at Mayetta the son of John and Viola Jones Cummings. Leonard was one of 13 children, John, Francis, Cornelius, Gerald, Theodore, Anthony Richard, Vera, Theresa, Millie, Margaret and Mary. He grew up on the reservation and graduated from Mayetta High School and joined the Navy Reserves as a senior.
Leonard worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Topeka from 1954 until his retirement in 1992. He had coached the youth of St. Marys in softball, baseball and basketball. Leonard was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Council No. 657 of the Knights of Columbus in St. Marys. Leonard was an avid KU Fan.
He was united in marriage to Joanne K. Bellinder on June 11, 1960. She preceded him in death on October 20, 1998. He married Betty (Bixby) (RHS Class of '59) Hinterweger on October 21, 2000, she survives. He was also preceded in death by a son, William J. "Bill" Cummings on March 24, 2004 and a step-son, Danny Hinterweger on August 16, 2016.
Other survivors include sons, Bob (Kathy) Cummings, Belvue, Tim Cummings, Wamego, Mike (Melissa) Cummings, in Florida; step-sons, Jim (Jan) Hinterweger, Lebo, Mike (Lisa) Hinterweger, Overbrook; daughters, Lorye (Charlie) Armstrong, Wamego and Lisa (Aaron) Layman, Topeka; a step-daughter, Cindy (Kasey) Priddy, Silver Lake; 21 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 9, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Cummings will lie in state and the family will receive friends on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 6:00 until the Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Theodosia (Fouts) (45) Douglas Passes Away
Theodosia Fouts Douglas. 90, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018, at Aldersgate Village. Theodosia, also known as ‘Teddy’, was born in Bigelow, KS to Rebecca and Smith Fouts. Teddy was one of 10 children and attended school in Rossville.
Teddy was a life-long & devout member of Lane Chapel CME Church and spent countless hours volunteering through the church to help others. Teddy was a Licensed Medical Health Technician at the Topeka State Hospital for 40 + years – and loved helping her patients heal.
Teddy was devoted to her family – especially when they were in their time of need. Whether it was cooking daily meals for her grandmother in law, or caring for and running errands for her mother-in-law, she was there without fail.
Teddy’s biggest joy came from her children and grandchildren, who she spoiled with love and affection – and good home cooking. Her famous cinnamon rolls and apple pies were enjoyed by all!
Teddy is survived by her husband of 69 years, Wilber Douglas Jr, and her children Wilber Douglas, III (‘Yogi’) and his wife Joyce, Rhonda Grayson, Lynnieve (‘Nieve’) Jones and her husband Grady, and Shelley Douglas Slachowitz and her husband Joel. Teddy is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and several loving nieces and nephews.
Teddy was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She loved and was loved by many. Her presence will be missed. Her family takes solace in knowing Teddy is with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Bower-Johnson Funeral Chapel at 723 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will host a Wake on Friday March 2, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. also to be held at Bower-Johnson Funeral Chapel at 723 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603.
Condolences can be left at: www.BowserJohnsonFuneralChapel.com
Man Captured On I-70
From the Capital Journal:
The
Kansas Highway Patrol arrested a man late Monday afternoon after he ran from a
traffic stop along Interstate 70 west of Topeka.
Authorities
at the scene said the incident began around 11:15 a.m., when a Kansas Highway
Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle that was traveling east on I-70 about a mile
west of S.W. Carlson Road in eastern Wabaunsee County.
The man
got out of the stopped vehicle and ran to the south, going over a fence and
into pastureland that was marked with ravines, bluffs and tree lines.
Additional
law enforcement officers, including Kansas Highway Patrol troopers and Shawnee
County sheriff’s deputies, responded to assist with the search. A Kansas
Highway Patrol K-9 unit also responded to the scene.
Officers
set up a perimeter around the area where authorities thought the man ran. He
was located about 30 minutes after he fled from the vehicle stop. No injuries
were reported.
Monday, March 5, 2018
Paul Brennan (77) At Topeka Library
The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library recently recognized Paul Brennan for 25 years of service. Paul is the library’s collections director. He started as a library associate, moved to a library senior associate, then circulation supervisor and he was promoted to circulation manager. In his current position, he works collaboratively with two supervisors who oversee circulation and collections services.
Liam Ganson Is Student Of Week
Liam Ganson volunteered to help set up the basketball courts with Paula on his own time. This selfless act was a positive representation on himself and the RJSHS student body.
Saturday, March 3, 2018
RHS Girls Lose in Semi-Finals.
RHS Loses in 3A basketball semi-final at the Silver Lake Regional March 2.
Mission Valley 42, Rossville 39
Rossville scoring:
Anderson 3 0-0 6
Douglas 1 0-0 2
Buhler 0 1-5 1
Kirk 1 2-2 4
Porter 5 (2) 4-6 16
Hill 2 2-2 6
Morelli 2 0-0 4
Totals 14 (2) 9-15 39
Mission Valley 42, Rossville 39
Mission Valley 13 6 6 18 -- 43
Rossville 4 9 19 7 -- 39Rossville scoring:
Anderson 3 0-0 6
Douglas 1 0-0 2
Buhler 0 1-5 1
Kirk 1 2-2 4
Porter 5 (2) 4-6 16
Hill 2 2-2 6
Morelli 2 0-0 4
Totals 14 (2) 9-15 39
Friday, March 2, 2018
Luellen Is Area Athlete Of Week
CAPITAL-JOURNAL AREA ATHLETE OF WEEK: ISAIAH LUELLEN, ROSSVILLE | WRESTLING SENIOR AND RILEY TUBBS, WABAUNSEE | WRESTLING SENIOR
LUELLEN’S PERFORMANCE: Battling back from a knee injury that threatened to end his wrestling career, Luellen capped a perfect 23-0 season with a dominating 12-4 major decision win over Plainville’s Jordan Finnesy for the Class 3-2-1A state championship. The title was Luellen’s second straight, and he finished his career with a 130-18 record, two state titles, a runner-up finish and a fourth.
TUBBS’ PERFORMANCE: After beating returning state champion Ryan Johnson, of Norton, 9-6 in the 132-pound semifinals at the Class 3-2-1A state tournament, Tubbs had no trouble securing his second state title, beating Scott City’s Kaden Wren 5-0 in the championship match. Tubbs also won a 126-pound title in 2016 and posted two runner-up state finishes, going 45-3 this year and 169-11 in his career.
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