Brenda (miller) (79) Ohse Passes Away

      Brenda L. Miller Ohse, 59, of Scranton, passed on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City after suffering a heart attack.

     Brenda was born the youngest of three children on May 11, 1961, to DeVere and Grace Miller.
     Brenda grew up in the Rossville and Willard communities. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1979.  Brenda began working at Hallmark Cards in August 1979 and retired after 39 years of service. Brenda married Michael Ohse on June 24, 2019.
     Survivors include her husband, a brother Rick (Cindy) Miller, a sister Kathy McCormic; three nieces LeAnn (Travis), Shannon (Scotty), and Julie, two great-nieces, and in-laws Carol and Henry Ohse.
      Graveside services for immediate family will be held at the Rossville Cemetery. Cemetery.                                          

Winter Royalty Candidates

Destiny Bergstresser            Layne Hurla
Tatum Gentry                         Woodrow Rezac
Mattie Horgan                        Tyree Sowers

The Winter Royalty crowning will be Feb. 9th during the halftime of the varsity boys game vs Osage City.

This Weeks KWCA Rankings

      This week Layne Hurla maintained his #3 ranking at 145# and Colby Hurla  stayed at # 6 at 132# in the 1/26/21 KWCA rankings. 

Anna McMorris Passes Away

Anna M. McMorris, 94, died Friday, January 22, 2021, at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehab Center in Rossville.

Anna was born to Mathias and Edith Brubaker Rodenbaugh at St. Marys on December 11, 1926. She attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Grade School and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School. Anna attended Clark's School of Business in Topeka.

Anna worked for the Kansas Bankers Association in Topeka for 38 years until her retirement. She was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church in Topeka. Anna was a collecter of carnival glass.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Bernard Rodenbaugh, and a son, Chris McMorris.

Survivors include two sons, Gerald (Judy) McMorris, Meriden, and Phillip (Charlene) McMorris, Myersvville, NJ; her daughter, Patricia A. McMorris, Rossville; two brothers, Leo (Carol) Rodenbaugh, Colorado, Paul (Carol) Rodenbaugh, Tecumseh; her sister, Helen Cornmie, Belvedere, IL.; grandchildren, Anna, Ken, Heather, Carissa, Matthew, Michelle, and Kelly; 19 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Linda Rodenbaugh, and close friends Brian Foster and Jack Hendrix.

Per Mrs. McMorris's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Inurnment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.

Sadowski Team Wrestling

 Rossville competed in the Sadowski Team Wrestling Tournament at Holton on Jan. 23 against five high schools that are larger than Rossville.  Rossville had to forfeit many of the weight classes because of  no competitors in some weight classes, which resulted in a team loss in each match.

Holton              60-7
Chanute            69-12
Ottawa              60-21
Shawnee Hts.   66-15
El Dorado         47-15

Layne Hurla went 4-1 in the 145 lb. class.

KWU Women Stumble Late In Loss

      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/

John Rogers (89) Passes Away

John W. Rogers, 50, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021.

He was born November 23, 1970, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Don and Ruth (Raine) Rogers.

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.

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

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

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

Rossville scoring:
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*

*Published totals do not agree 

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
                                               ---           
                 Total                     53*       

* Published total points  do not agree

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.

Elizabeth has been preparing the audition music since it was announced last May, 2020. She auditioned (virtually) in November, 2020, and was selected as the 1st Chair Flute for the KMEA (Kansas Music Educators Association) Northeast District Honor Band. With her selection to District, that qualified her to audition for All-State. We completed her recording for All-State over Christmas Break and the online adjudicating was completed on Sunday, January 17th. 

Because of the pandemic, the honor band will be held virtually this year, with rehearsals, sectionals, and other sessions taking place over zoom in late January and early February. She will prepare the honor band music primarily on her own beforehand, record her part separately, and then the honor band staff will combine those individual parts for a collaborative performance to be delivered as a "virtual concert" on Saturday, February 27th, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

https://ksmea.org/allstate/... Virtual Performances will take place during the 2021 Virtual In-Service Workshop. Due to copyright restrictions, all concerts will be broadcast one time on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Broadcast links will be provided to directors of selected students. Concerts will not be available for repeat performance online. Performance recordings and souvenirs will be made available for online ordering.

Well done Elizabeth!

--

Garrett Jones

Rossville Jr/Sr High School

Band & Choir Director

Late Ottawa U. Rally Nips Ks Wesleyan

     Two Caila Hill (SO/Rossville, Kan.) free throws gave the KWU Coyotes a 56-53 with 2:40 left in the game. Ottawa took control, though, by scoring the next nine points en route to a 14-5 closing burst. The Braves outscored KWU 26-14 in the quarter.   The final score was Ottawa 67, KWU  61.  

Caila Hill scored 13 pts on 4 of o8 shooting and 5 of 6 free throws made.  She also had 5 rebounds.  Amanda Hill scored 12 points on 5 of 15 shooting, including two 3 pts goals.

For complete game details,  go to:  https://www.kwucoyotes.com/article/5126

Abilene High Girls Wrestling Invitational

 Abilene High School Girls Invitational Results for Rossville

Varsity Girls 115B

Keera Lacock's place is 2nd and has scored 14.0 team points.
Round 1 - Tyelor Rozell (Douglass) won by fall over Keera Lacock (Rossville) (Fall 1:41)
Round 2 - Keera Lacock (Rossville) won by fall over Kae Dees (Hays) (Fall 0:24)
Round 3 - Keera Lacock (Rossville) won by fall over Amethyst Hale (McPherson) (Fall 1:38)

Varsity Girls 120

Kendra Hurla's place is 1st and has scored 18.0 team points.
Round 1 - Kendra Hurla (Rossville) won by decision over Kate Jennings (Salina-Central HS) (Dec 8-6)
Round 2 - Kendra Hurla (Rossville) won by fall over Grace Fitzgerald (Silver Lake) (Fall 2:57)
Round 3 - Kendra Hurla (Rossville) won by fall over Addison Otte (Hays) (Fall 3:30)

Varsity Girls 126B

Chyanne Hammer's place is 3rd and has scored 0.0 team points.
Round 2 - Leah Cook (Silver Lake) won by fall over Chyanne Hammer (Rossville) (Fall 4:29)
Round 3 - Isabella Keesee (Phillipsburg) won by decision over Chyanne Hammer (Rossville) (Dec 6-1)

RHS Boys Lose To St. Marys

The RHS boys lost their Jan 15 basketball to St. Marys 48-32

RHS Boys Lose To Rock Creek

Rossville       9   5 12 16 — 42
Rock Creek  18 13 17 15 — 63

Rossville scoring: 

Kenney                  1       0-2     2 

Garcia                    2 (1) 1-2     6
Perine                    3 (2) 2-2   10
Cooney                  1      0-0     2
Jackson                 1      0-0     2
Sowers                  6 (1) 1-2   14
Lietz                      3      0-0    6

Lucinda Mitchell Passes Away

Rossville—Lucinda C. “Cindy” Mitchell, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, near Rossville, from injuries she suffered in an auto accident.  The love of her life, Chris, was injured in the same accident.

Memorial services for Cindy will be after Chris is out of the hospital.  Memorial contributions may be made to Venmo kimber-Mitchell-1.  To leave condolances, go to:      www.PiperFuneralHome.com

Info about the accident that she perished in can be read at:    

 Link to Accident on Hwy 24

Sean Bird Receives Award

 Washburn University’s Sean Bird, associate dean of university libraries and the Center for Student Success and Retention, was recently presented a national "I Love My Librarian" award by the American Library Association. Bird earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Washburn University in 1991, a Master of Arts in English from the University of Oklahoma in 1994, a Master of Library Science degree from Emporia State University in 2008 and is a certified Kansas library administrator. He began teaching English for Washburn as an adjunct faculty member in 1995, becoming an instructional librarian in 2010 at Washburn University’s Mabee Library, and was promoted to assistant dean of university libraries and the Center for Student Success and Retention in 2014. Bird also served as the director of the Rossville community library from 2008 to 2010.

Latest KWCA Rankings

    This week Layne Hurla moved from the 138# class to 145# and is currently ranked third in his new class.  Sam Twombly is still ranked #6 at 152#. 

Wendell Houck Has 100th Birthday

From the Galt (CA) Herald:

      Wendell Houck, long-time Herald, CA rancher, was born on Jan. 14, 1921 near Delia, Kansas on the Potawatomi Reservation. Woodrow Wilson was president, dealing with World War I, women had just fought for and won their right to vote, movies were still silent films and the American Professional Football League was formed the previous year with Jim Thorpe as its president.

    Houck is one of four living siblings. His older sister is 105 and his three younger brothers are all in their 90s. His family encourages all who know him to send happy birthday wishes.
    To read the complete article and see photo,  go to:    http://www.galtheraldonline.com/lifestyle/wendell-houck-herald-rancher-turns-100/article_f71447f2-55d6-11eb-a735-3b415ffb7455.html

Kansas Wesleyan Gets Easy Win

     Kansas Wesleyan soundly defeated Southwestern 68-42 on Jan. 13 with Amanda Hill scoring 21 points on 7 of 11 shooting.  She also led the team in rebounding with 11.  Caila Hill added 5 pts on 2 of 9 shooting and added 7 rebounds and 3 assists.    You can read the game details at:     https://www.kwucoyotes.com/article/5125

Margie Ann Baird Passes Away

 Margie Ann Baird, 80, of Rossville, KS, formerly of Silver Lake, KS, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Rossville Health and Rehab. She was born December 8, 1940 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Edward and Marcella (Hanna) Fitzgerald.

Margie graduated from Mayetta High School in 1958. She was a secretary for the Silver Lake School system and she was a member of Mother Teresa Catholic Church in Topeka.

Margie married Billy J. Baird on December 22, 1967 in Denver, CO. He preceded her in death in May 2011. She was also preceded in death by an infant sister.

Survivors include 2 sons, Edward Baird and his wife Kim of Evergreen, CO, and Matt Kiene and his wife Teresa of Los Angeles, CA; sister, Mary Sadler and her husband Ron of Silver Lake, KS.

Memorial Services will be at a later date. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. Due to the critical situation we all are in, please remember the families during this difficult time and consider sending a card of condolence or posting on our website. Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Lucinda Mitchell Dies In Accident

From the Caital-Journal

One person was killed and two people injured about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in a two-vehicle, head-on collision on US-24 highway about a mile east of Rossville, a Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center dispatcher said.

Lucinda C. Mitchell, 63, of Rossville, died at the scene, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol accident report.

Mitchell had been a passenger in a car driven by Christopher M. Mitchell, 61, of Rossville, who suffered injuries that were suspected to be serious, the report said.

It indicated the other driver, 57-year-old Mary Gruber of Silver Lake, suffered possible injuries.

The report said Christopher Mitchell was driving a 2014 Buick Century westbound on US-24 when it struck a deer. Christopher Mitchell had been trying to avoid hitting the deer when he struck an oncoming 2014 Buick Encore driven by Gruber, the accident report said.

It indicated everyone involved had been wearing a seat belt.

Mary Ann (Ruff) (62) Diehl Passes Away

Mary Ann Diehl, 75, passed away on December 19, 2020, in the city of Beaumont, CA, from a sudden heart attack en route to the hospital.  She will be greatly missed. 

Mary Ann was born on March 18, 1945 in Wamego, Kansas to Dale Chalmer and Marsella Ann (Stadler) Ruff, both deceased.

Mary Ann grew up in Rossville, Kansas and graduated from Rossville High School in 1962. Upon graduation she began working for various companies around the Topeka area, including Shelter Insurance in the Claims Department and managed lounge at the American Legion Auxilary Post 400 in Topeka.  Mary Ann’s desire to see more of the world lead her to move to Kansas City in 1991 and she studied and became a licensed travel agent, which allowed her to travel more and see the beauty the world has to offer.  Eventually she found herself moving to the Palm Springs area of California where she worked as an office administrator until she retired in 2009.

Mary Ann married Stephen Diehl but were granted a divorce in 1974.   They had a son in 1970, Jason Christopher, who survives his mother and lives in West Hollywood, CA, not far from Mary Ann’s home in Beaumont.  Mary Ann is also survived by a brother, Frank Ruff (Lorraine),  in Davidsonville, MD.

During the course of her life, Mary Ann enjoyed many surprising activities, including volunteering her time and talents by making quilts for veteran’s groups.  She also enjoyed playing billiards and proved to be quite the pool shark.  In the 1980s she often placed in the top 3 positions in the Kansas Women’s Billiards Tournament and even garnered First Place trophies in both singles and doubles tournaments.  

Mary Ann will be interred next to her mother at the Rossville Cemetery in Rossville, KS after a graveside service on January 15^th, at 1:00pm.  The family welcomes any friend, relative or acquaintance of Mary Ann to attend the service.  The service is being arranged by Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys, KS

The family would like to thank everyone who has expressed their condolences at her loss and hope that Mary Ann’s loving warmth and caring remain in the hearts and minds of those individuals that were lucky enough to spend time in her presence.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Assoc.,  7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231,  Condolences may be left on Mary Ann's online guest book at www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Carl Bishop Passes Away

 Onaga- Carl Acil Bishop, age 90, of Onaga, died January 5, 2021.

He was born January 23, 1930, in Delia, Kansas, the son of Cleon A. and Leatha (Breese) Bishop.

Survivors include his wife Barbara of Onaga; three children: Lynnette Chard (Randy) of Palco, Janet Brown of Salina, and Susan Schindler (Matthew) of Manhattan; four step-children; his sisters Dorothy Cline of Onaga, Mary McDougal (Gerald) of Havensville, Helen Rose of Onaga; brother Glen Bishop (Sharon) of Rossville; six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

A graveside service will be held at Roselawn Mortuary, Salina, Kansas on Wednesday, January 13th at 1:00 PM.

For online condolences contact Roselawn at www.roselawnsalina.com

Michael Good (81) Passes Away (Updated)

     Michael “Tad” Good, age 58, was born on November 19th, 1962 in Salina, Kansas to Floyd and Carolyn Good. 

     He returned to his heavenly home on January 3rd, 2021 due to Covid19.

    Tad graduated from Rossville High School in 1981, and in 1982 he married his high school sweetheart, Deb “Carathers” Good. In 1985 Tad enlisted in the U.S. Army. He joined to be a military police officer and progressed up to a Special Agent in the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID). After 11.5 years of service, he departed with an honorable discharge in December 1996. He then began a new journey working for the Social Security Administration, where he made his way from a Field Service Specialist to a Group Supervisor to the Facilities Project Manager and Claims Authorizer. During the beginning years of working with Social Security Tad also took classes at DeVry University (1998-2001) where he got his Bachelor of Science-BS- in business information systems and graduated with honors, Magna Cum Laude. After almost 16 years of working Social Security, he retired. After retiring Tad decided to work as an insurance agent at Integrity Insurance Agency where he worked for 5.5 years.
    Tad was a man of faith. In 2014 he found his calling and was ordained and became the Pastor of the Willard Community Baptist Church. He was dedicated to the Lord, his family, and friends. In his spare time, he loved being outdoors, fishing, shooting guns, working on the farm, or building something. He also enjoyed getting the family together and grilling/smoking meat for everyone.
    Tad was a family man. He was kind, loyal, and loving to his wife, Deb Good. They married on July 31st, 1982. They spent 38 wonderful years together and had 3 children, Michael Good (Brianne), Gavin Good (Crystal), and Kristen Good. He was also a very proud PaPa to 6 grandchildren, Kiya, Keira, Trebor, Tripp, Chloe, and Paisley. Tad is also survived by his father Floyd Good, Sister Tara Good, and Brother Troy Good (Mel), and many Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.
    Tad is preceded in death by his mother Carolyn Good, his Grandparents Norris and Dorothy Boise, and his Grandparents Robert and Velma Good.
    Service pending due to Covid19.
    Angels Above Cremation Service is handling arrangements.

Charles Droegemeier, Sr. Passes Away

 Charles G. Doregemeier, Sr. died Jan. 9, 2021 at the age of 84.  He was born April 2, 1936.  Services are pending at Piper Funeral Home.

Maxine Catron Passes Away

Delia- Maxine C. Catron, 84, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at her home in Delia.

She was born to Cleve N. and Josephine M. (Rice) Sumner on May 5, 1936, at Holton.  Maxine grew up in the rural Delia community and attended Nieve Country School.   She attended Haskell High School in Lawrence for one year and moved back to Delia, where she graduated from Delia High School in 1954.  She was a longtime Delia resident.

Maxine worked at Josten’s Yearbook, Goodyear Tire and Rubber cafeteria, PBPN Elders Center, United Methodist Home, and Harrah’s Prairie Band Casino Hotel.  Maxine was a member of Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. She enjoyed coyote hunting and bowling.  Maxine loved playing with her many grandchildren.  She attended Lady of Snows Catholic Church.

Maxine Sumner and Benny Catron were united in marriage on March 18, 1955, at Lawrence. They were married 29 years, and to this union, eight children were born.  

She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter-in-law, Vicky Catron.

Survivors include her eight children, Keith (Jeanette) Catron, Rodney (Hope Adame) Catron, Mark (Angi) Catron, Brenda (Joe) Kennedy, Darold Catron, Roger Catron, Vern Catron, and Gayle (Donnie) Lambrecht; a brother Lester (Cork) Sumner; three sisters, Delores Porter, Janice Rafols and Helen Sumner; many grandchildren and many many great-grandchildren; and a family friend of many years Roy Hale.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 until service time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Delia Pride or Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Elder Center.

Iris Mae Fulton Passes Away

Iris Mae (Ashlock) Fulton, 80, Rossville, Ks. passed away Jan. 3, 2021.

Born July 2, 1940 at Athabasca, Alberta, Canada. The daughter of Isaac Ashlock and Ora Mae Keeling Ashlock . Resided in Rossville over40 years. Worked at St. Joseph Hospital and Hobby Lobby. Married to Timothy A. Fulton on June 5 1964. 3 children, Paula Fulton, Topeka. Carla Fulton, Little Elm, Tx. and Robert of Topeka. 2 grandsons, Chris, Irving, Tx. and Andrew of Rossville.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Preston Pierce Passes Away

Preston Pierce was a very popular History teacher at Rossville High in the late 60s.

Preston Wayne Pierce of Madison, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Newman Regional Health at the age of 79.

Preston was born on December 21, 1940 in Potwin, Kansas the son of Wayne Cameron and Virginia Pauline Gorman Pierce.

Preston is survived by a longtime companion Pauleen Baxter and their beloved dog Ruby; daughters, Kelle Schankie of Emporia, Renee Trimble of Overland Park, and Rhonda Gilman of Emporia; several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Richard Pierce.

Preston spent many years in Education and served at Principal at Madison High School in Madison, Kansas.  He had a passion for antiques and collected them over the years.  Preston served as an antique judge at the Greenwood County Fair.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 11, 2021 at Lena Valley Cemetery in Lamont, Kansas. 

Latest KWCA Rankings

The Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association  rankings for Jan 5 are the same as the previous week.  With no tournaments in that time,  there would be no reason to change the rankings.

 138 — 1. Kai Allen, Silver Lake; 2. Layne Hurla, Rossville; 3. Drew Bretz, Hoxie; 4. Jacob Windholz, Russell; 5. Brodie Page, Atchison County; 6. Reece Grafel, Oberlin.

152 — 1. Brent Escareno, Eureka; 2. Aiden Amrein, Hill City; 3. Justus Hulse, Stockton; 4. Jordan Bachman, Hillsboro; 5. Bryce Eck, Uniontown; 6. Sam Twombly, Rossville.

Rossville Band Video

 Although not allowed to meet together for the second half of the Fall semester, the Rossville High School Band students still worked extremely hard on their own to learn and record their individual parts to a song.

Please share and enjoy Night Journey by Chris Bernotas, performed by the Rossville High School Band, December 2020.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgDao5VrtEk

Garrett Jones

Rossville Jr/Sr High School

Band & Choir Director

Holden Hurla (18) Passes Away

 

Holden Michael Hurla, 20, of Mayetta, died January 1, 2021.  He was born June 2, 2000 in Topeka, the son of Christopher and Angela (Parnell) Hurla.  He was a graduate of Rossville High School in 2018 and earned his electrical technology certificate from Washburn Institute of Technology in 2019.  He was currently employed at PTMW, Inc. as an electrician.

Holden was known by all those that associated with him as a person with a huge heart, a great sense of humor, and a friend to anyone that he met.  In high school, his quiet demeanor gave way to his strong work ethic that led him to becoming a three-time state wrestling qualifier, a member of three state championship football teams, and a successful long-distance runner on the track team qualifying for state two years.  He was a member of National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America, and was a top ten student academically.  He was a talented woodworker with the vision to create intricate and unique designs of his own, and his creativity allowed him to produce a variety of wood and art projects. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He grew up as a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church where he was a server during mass, participated in youth group activities andwas a current member of the Knights of Columbus.  

He was preceded in death by an Uncle Jamie Hurla. 

Holden is survived by his parents, Christopher and Angela Hurla of Delia; his brothers, Layne and Colby and his sister Kendra, all of the home.  He also leaves his maternal grandparents, Charles Parnell, Topeka, Gladys Parnell, Rossville; his paternal grandparents, Myron and Kathy Hurla, Paxico; 17 Aunts and Uncles, and 65 cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 8, 2021, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville.  There will be a visitation at the church on Thursday, January 7, 2021, from 5:00 P.M. until the rosary that will be recited at 7:00 P.M.  Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery at Newbury. 

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Youth Group or to Cody Lambotte Medical Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.  To read a full obituary or to leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

New Post-Season Wrestling Format

The end of season high school wrestling tournaments have a new format for this Covid-19 plagued season.  The details can be read at:

 https://www.cjonline.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2021/01/04/postseason-wrestling-changes-meet-mixed-reviews/4129059001/

Karen Lett Passes Away

Karen (Heim) Lett of St. Marys passed away Dec. 29, 2020.  Her obituary can be read at: 

https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/obituary/Karen-Lett

Bo Reeves In Shrine Bowl

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A slate of area athletes will compete in the 48th edition of the Kansas Shrine Bowl, scheduled for June 26th in Hutchinson.

Local players on the East team are:  Centralia’s Austin Holthaus, Holton’s Canon Karn, Lyndon’s Miles Kitselman, Hayden’s Desmond Purnell, Rossville’s Bo Reeves, Perry-Lecompton’s Hayden Robb, Sabetha’s Drew Schmelzle, Axtell’s Kolby Talbot and Osage City’s Dane Whalen will all play for the East team.

The high school all-star game benefits the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

You can read more about the upcoming Shrine Bowl and the players at:    https://www.cjonline.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2021/01/02/haydens-purnell-chosen-2021-kansas-shrine-bowl/4099526001/

Henry Gehring, Jr. Has Passed Away

Sixty-eight year old Henry Gehring, Jr. has passed away.  No obituary at this time.

https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/notices/Henry-GehringJr

MEL All-League Football Team

 MID-EAST All League Football Team For 2020

Offense

First team

Quarterback — Connor Holle, sr., Riley County; Torrey Horak, jr., Rossville; Charlie Killingsworth, sr., Rock Creek.

Running back — Nic Allen, sr., Riley County; Isiah Holz, sr., St. Marys; Woodrow Rezac, sr., Rossville.

Receiver — Trey Harmison, jr., Riley County; Bo Reeves, sr., Rossville; Gannon Remer, jr., Silver Lake; Brooks Whaley, sr., Rock Creek; Dawson Zenger, sr., Rock Creek.

Tight end — Avery Holle, sr,. Riley County.

Line — Ethan Bohenblust, sr., Riley County; Kris Brown, sr., Rossville; Caige Cromer, sr., Silver Lake; Caden Vinduska, sr., Rock Creek.

Honorable mention

Running back — Jacob Fox, jr., St. Marys.

Receiver — Nate Boyden, sr., Silver Lake; Parker Kenney, sr., Rossville.

Line — Bryson Balch, sr., Rossville; Daniel Ewing, jr., St. Marys; Mason Maldonado, sr., Silver Lake.

Defense

First team

Line — Mshewe Hale, jr., Rossville; Brody Lietz, jr., Rossville; Connor Pruyser, sr., Silver Lake; Caden Vinduska, sr., Rock Creek; Jake Wegner, sr., Silver Lake; Jack White, sr., Riley County.

Linebacker — Kaiden Brown, sr., Rossville; Corey Catron, jr., Rossville; Bryan Hopper, sr., Riley County; Connor Richards, sr., Rock Creek; Ben Wick, sr., Rock Creek; Zak Zeller, jr., Riley County.

Secondary — Layne Hurla, sr., Rossville; Korin Koenig, jr., Riley County; Bo Reeves,  sr., Rossville; Brogan Renfro, jr., Silver Lake; Whaley, Rock Creek.

Honorable mention

Ro Blount, sr,. Rock Creek; Drew Burenheide, sr., Rock Creek; Keller Hurla, so., St. Marys; James Rezac, so., St. Marys; Taylor Schroeder, sr., Riley County; Yanci Spiller, so., Rock Creek.

MEL All-League Volleyball

2020 MID-EAST All League Volleyball Team 

First team

Destiny Bergstresser, Rossville; Grace Fitzgerald, Silver Lake; Grace Gehl, Rock Creek (U); Briar Gillum, Rossville; Daigen Griffin, Silver Lake; Ellington Hogle, Silver Lake (U); Ashtyn Kulp, Riley County; Olivia Lubbers, Rock Creek; Kinsey Perine, Rossville (U); Jaci Schindler, St. Marys; Lauren Schutter, Wabaunsee (U); Jenna Weers, Rock Creek (U).

Honorable mention

Leah Cook, Silver Lake; Lauren Gill, Rock Creek; Jordan Harrison, St. Marys; Jordan Magette, Wabaunsee; Breck McCrory, Rossville; Maddy Wertzberger, Wabaunsee.

Week Three Wrestling Rankings

       The Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association has released their 321A rankings for the third week of competition on Dec. 31, 2020    Rossville High senior Layne Hurla was still at number two in the 138 lb. class.  Sam Twombly was ranked number six in the latest ranking in the 152 lb class.

Frank Grace Passes Away

    Frank P. Grace, age 81, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at Midland Hospice Care.        Frank was born September 11, 1939 in Delia, Kansas the son of Martin and Monica (McLaughlin) Grace. Frank grew up in Topeka. He owned several houses throughout Topeka, serving as a landlord.              Frank is survived by three brothers, Bernard Grace of Topeka, James Grace of Phoenix, AZ and Raymond Grace of Topeka; two sisters, Mary Martinez of Topeka and Bernadine Kirk Grace of Florida. Frank was preceded in death by his siblings, Veva Jean Grace Thompson, William Edward Grace, Terrance Michael Grace and Martin Joseph Grace Jr. Franks wishes were to be cremated. No services are planned. davidsonfuneral.com. 

Donald Hanrahan Passes Away

Donald P. Hanrahan, 85, of Topeka, passed away on December 28, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Delia, Kansas on January 10, 1935 the son of Thomas and Anna (Kelly) Hanrahan. Donald came from a large Irish Catholic Family with a strong religious upbringing.

Donald worked for Southwestern Bell for 22 years and took early retirement. He was a self-employed Real Estate Developer and Entrepreneur.

He was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #534, and was on the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee.

He married Patsy J. Nordmeyer at the Assumption Church on September 14, 1968. She survives. He is also survived by two daughters Bryna Hanrahan and husband Miguel Catano of Olathe, Shawna Meyer and husband Ted Meyer of Topeka, four grandchildren, Liam Catano, Shay Meyer, Cate Catano and Aidan Catano, and three siblings, Bobby Hanrahan, Shirley Stewart and John Hanrahan. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Dolly Halloran, Pauline Aldridge, Grace Gillgannon, Helen Mesker, Leo Hanrahan, Eugene Hanrahan, Margaret Ayers, Tom Hanrahan, Bernard Hanrahan, and William Hanrahan.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2021 at Mater Dei Holy Name Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Mater Dei Holy Name Parish sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603.

Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. Donald P. Hanrahan