Giants Get Close Win

    If you left Joe Campbell Stadium  before the end of the game on Tue night,  you missed the exciting finale.  The Golden Giants scored 8 runs in the bottom of the ninth to notch a 12-11 win against the Sabetha Bravos.

James Millenbruch Passes Away

    Rossville - James Millenbruch, 83, Rossville, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at a Topeka, Hospital.
    Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday July 2, 2021, at Piper Funeral Home In St. Marys. Interment will be in Marysville Cemetery, Marysville at 2:00 P.M. Friday. Mr. Millenbruch will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. Thursday, July 1, 2021, at the funeral home.
    Memorial contributions may be made the American Heart Association and sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfunneralhome.com.

    James was the father of RHS graduates David (76), Rita (80) and Evelyn (88).

Woodrow Rezac To Play In Shrine Bowl

Rossville high running back Woodrow Rezac got a late call to play in the 2021 Shrine Bowl, replacing someone who opted to not play in the game.   You can read about Woodrow in a nice Capital article at:   Woodrow Rezac to Shrine Bowl

The Golden Giants Lose Thur

 The Giants had their 4 game win streak cut down when they lost to the Junction City Brigade 6-3 Thursday night at Junction City.

Golden Giants On 4 Game Win Streak

    The Golden Giants Have a 4 game win streak going.  They have outscored the last four opponents 53-21.  They plat at the Junction City Brigade tonight. 

Shannon Saia Arrested After Pursuit

 TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Jackson Co. authorities arrested a Delia man following a pursuit through the southwestern part of the county.

Shanon Saia, 58, fled deputies after an attempted traffic stop after midnight Wednesday near 126th Rd. and US 75. The Sheriff’s Office says they and Kansas Highway Patrol chased Saia for about 25 minutes before losing him.

Then, they found Saia’s residence using his license plate number.. They found him there and placed him under arrest for fleeing a law enforcement officer, interference with law enforcement, and driving under the influence.

Neil McKenzie (59) Passes Away

Neil Duane McKenzie, 80, Willard KS, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Neil was born January 10, 1941, in Valencia KS to Oscar and Vesta Keeton McKenzie. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1959, attended Emporia State University and graduated from Washburn University in 1963 earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Neil served our country in the US Army. On July 3, 1964, Neil and Nancy Lee Shrimplin were united in marriage enjoying just shy of 57 years together.

Neil was an industrial engineer for Goodyear Tire. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Silver Lake KS for more than 50 years.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy; children, Emily McLamb (Hilton), Alan McKenzie (Christi) and Paul McKenzie; six grandchildren, Jasmine, Monica and Erin McLamb, Jordan, Scott and Nicholas McKenzie; six great-grandchildren, Mia McLamb, Ivan, Josephine, Caroline, Harper and Beau McKenzie; and brothers, Clyde and Ray McKenzie.

Graveside service for Mr. McKenzie will be Tuesday, June 29, 10 a.m. at Valencia Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Lake Lodge No. 50 or Shriners Hospitals for Children and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614.

Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Marcia (Cerney) (52) Terrell Passes Away

 Salina - Marcia (Cerny) Terrell, 87 passed away June 16, 2021 at Salina Regional Hospital. She was born April 12, 1934 at Rossville, Ks. and graduated from Rossville High in 1952.

Survivors include: Her companion, Fred Vidricksen (Salina) and her sister, Edith McClain (Rossville). Memorial services will be held July 1, 2021 at Rossville United Methodist Church. Lunch will follow.

Golden Giants Get 18-4 Win Over Lawrence.

The Golden Giants defeated the Lawrence Travelers 18-4 on June 23. 

Stephen Lewis Passes Away

Stephen Lewis was a former RHS Teacher 

A Celebration of Life was held for Stephen William Lewis on Monday, May 31 at Worden Cornerstone Church, 294 East 900 Road, in rural Douglas County. Friends and neighbors are invited to join his family at 11:00 am for a service of remembrance, comfort, and celebration. Steve was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, co-worker, neighbor, and friend. He died Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home, of cancer. He was 72. He will be sorely missed.

Steve was born on January 20, 1949, in Oak Park, Illinois. He was the second of 10 children born to Robert O’Dell Lewis and Verla Jeanne Schneider Lewis. Steve grew up in Hinsdale, a suburb of Chicago, in a rambling Victorian house full of love, laughter, and lost socks. Steve attended St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School, Hinsdale Township High School, and graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education in 1971. He married his high school sweetheart, Lorel June Rezek, on January 20, 1970, at Danforth Chapel on the KU campus. He called Lorel “the best birthday present I ever got.” She called him her “best friend.” “Their song” in high school was Happy Together. And after 51 years, they still were.

Steve taught junior and senior high school English and Language Arts for 7 years in Illinois and Kansas, then owned and operated his own business, Soots Me Chimneysweeping, for 10 years. In 1990 he hired on as a dispatcher for Douglas County and the following year was promoted to the rank of Deputy Sheriff. During his 25-year career with the Sheriff’s Office, he served as a Field Training Officer, firearms instructor, training sergeant, transport sergeant, and was a member of the County Jail Transition team, where he wrote job descriptions, policy, and procedures for the new county jail. He was then assigned to the corrections division. He supervised the kitchen and launched the inmate worker program. He moved to the training division and instituted in-house quarterly training for both the Operations and Corrections divisions. In 2008 he was assigned to special projects and served as the Public Information Officer. He also oversaw the Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy, worked with the Citizen’s Academy Alumni Group, launched the Sheriff’s Facebook page, organized and initiated Project Lifesaver in Douglas County, developed the Drug Take Back program, promoted Smart 911, edited the Kansas Sheriff’s Association magazine, and represented the Sheriff’s Office in many state and local civic organizations. In 2013 he was reclassified to the rank of Lieutenant. When he retired in June of 2014 he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.

But Steve’s priority and joy was his family. He is survived by his wife, Lorel, and his daughters Molly (Jonathan) Glauner of Lawrence, Kansas, and Elizabeth (John) Rulifson of Shawnee, Kansas. He adored his grandchildren: Emma Rodgers, Lorel Rodgers, Kristina Rasmussen, Jack Rasmussen, Ray Rulifson, and Rose Rulifson. He also lovingly leaves behind his amazing brothers and sisters: Greg Lewis of Lawrence, Kansas; Jim Lewis (Nancy O’Connor) of Lawrence, Kansas; Connie Culbertson (Roy) of Belleville, Illinois; Nancy (Dan) Ward of Weaverville, North Carolina; David (Mona) Lewis of Livingston, Montana; Tim Lewis of Littleton, Colorado; Marsha (Jeff) Sebek of Chicago, Illinois; Andy (Juda) Lewis of Lawrence, Kansas; and Matt (Maggie Carpenter) Lewis of New Paltz, New York, as well as 20 beloved nieces and nephews. Steve loved, guided, and protected us all. As one neighbor wrote of him, “although my guardian angel is no longer with us in the flesh, I know he’ll still be watching over me. However, I will miss his side of the conversation when we talk.” Our sentiments exactly.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Family Promise of Lawrence, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.

Tracy Paine (83) Passes Away

 Tracy Paine passed peacefully at her apartment on May 18, 2021.

Tracy was the youngest of five children who spent their childhood years in Rossville, Kansas. Later in life she moved to Topeka where she spent the rest of her life. She was a member of the RHS class of 1983.

Tracy was an avid junker who loved to find bargains at auctions and garage sales. She bought and sold many fantastic antiques in her years of collecting.

Tracy was also a collector of animals. She loved and cared for many pets through her life, beginning as a child.

Tracy is preceded in death by her parents Eddie and Darlene Paine as well as an older brother Terry Paine. Survivors are three brothers Ed Paine of Topeka, Jon Paine of Maple Hill and Mark Paine of Topeka.

No service will be held. The family will gather this summer to celebrate Tracy’s life.

Nicole (Garrettson)(08) Holm Passes Away

Nicole “Nikki” Garretson Holm passed away June 14, 2021; wife, daughter, sister, and loyal friend. Nicole was born May 3, 1990, in Topeka to two loving parents, Brian and Cathy Garretson. Nicole was her dad’s girl and is preceded in death by her loving father, David Brian Garretson.  She was a member of the RHS ckass if 2008.

Nicole was united in marriage to Jeremy Holm on June 28, 2014, he survives. Other survivors include her mother, Cathy Garretson (Michael Plumberg); three sisters, Cassie Garretson-Dunkel (Greg) of Los Angeles, CA and Natalie Garretson, also of Los Angeles. Michelle Bregel (Matt) of De Soto, KS; brother, Steve Manfield of Overland Park, KS; aunts, uncles and many cousins who loved her so much. Nicole is also survived by her loving husband Jeremy Holm of Topeka; his parents, Ed and Linda Holm of Topeka; his brother, Kristoffer and Katie Holm and their children Milo and Zoey of Topeka.

Nicole was a member of Westside Christian Church and attended Rossville Christian Church growing up. Nicole enjoyed music, was a Master Archer, she enjoyed snow skiing and working on wood projects with her father while growing up. She had great wood working skills and loved the outdoors. Nicole would light up any room she entered. To have known Nicole was to love her. She had an infectious smile, kind heart, bubbly personality, and she was truly beautiful inside and out.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 202, at Westside Christian Church, 432 SW Lindenwood Ave, Topeka KS 66606.

 A very nice memorial video can be viewed at:

https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/82XQ3F3JJ54LQXZR

Arlene (Thompson) Looker Passes Away

 

     Topeka—Arlene Thompson Looker passed away on April 13, 2021, at the University of Kansas Hospital, St. Francis Campus in Topeka.  She was born October 22, 1930, in Delia to Eleanor (Simecka) Thompson and Curtis Thompson.  She graduated from Delia High School in 1948. She spent two years teaching in a rural one-room schoolhouse.

     Arlene was a member of West Side Christian Church.  She held several positions: Chairperson for Delia Alumni High School Reunion, supervisor judge for Shawnee County elections, member of ABWA, served Stonecraft Ministry for years.  She enjoyed Civic Theater as a hostess for fund-raising events.  Arlene was a member of the YWCA therapeutic exercise group for 20 years.  Her greatest joy was serving the Lord as a caregiver for relatives and church shut-ins.  Arlene was Mrs. Santa Claus at Christmas for 30 years in Colorado and later for nursing homes in Rossville and St. Marys and the Presbyterian Manor.

     The name “General” was given to Arlene by volunteering for community service in Denver.  She had over 80 men and women in her group volunteering in charity events in Denver and Boulder. Cancer drives, Kops & Kids. Cherry Creek Sneak, autism, and the Denver Symphony for over 10 years are a few of the charities she helped with.  Before retiring from Colorado Blue Cross & Blue Shield with 25 years of perfect attendance, she received a special large salad bowl engraved with “Outstanding Community Service,” 1989-1990 from the Colorado Lt. Governor.

     She married Otis Holcomb on April 19, 1950, they divorced.  She married Clayton Pusch on November 27, 1971, they divorced.  She married Jim Looker in 1977, they divorced.

     Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, brother Marvin Thompson, a sister, Neysa Porter, her son, Dennis Holcomb, in March of 1996, and a daughter-in-law, Linda Holcomb.

     Survivors include two sons, Don (Barbara) Holcomb, Topeka, and Dan Holcomb, Denver, CO; one sister, Vivian Bartello, Morro Bay, CA; a brother, Nels (Shari) Thompson, Topeka; grandchildren, Eric Holcomb, Lawrence, Mark (Hillary) Holcomb, Phoenix, AZ., and Kristie Adam, Pennsylvania; great-grandchildren, Graham, Bryce, Ellie, Katlin, and Jacob.

     A Celebration Of Life Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Friday, July 9, 2021, at the funeral home.  Inurnment was private at Adrian Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka-Shawnee County Library and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

Charles Thompson (56) Passes Away

 Charles E. (Ed) Thompson, 83, passed away Friday June 18, 2021, at a Topeka hospital.

Ed was born at home in rural Shawnee County on February 7, 1938, to his late parents Charley & Alta Briggs Thompson.  Ed was a 1956 graduate of Rossville High School.

He worked in partnership with his dad and his brother, Bill, for their family company, Thompson Construction. building ponds and terraces.  He then worked for the City of Topeka Street Department and retired from Dover Township after many years of service.

Ed loved country western music and formed the band “Ed Thompson and the Rovin Ramblers” with his brother Bill and backup musicians. They performed in most of the dance halls and clubs in the local area for years. He later formed the “Ed Thompson Band”.

He is preceded in death by his daughter Lori Jean Thompson Davis, granddaughter Janelle Barber and great granddaughter Grace Long.      He is survived by his wife Carolyn Jeannine Thompson of the home.

Other survivors include a brother, William “Bill” Thompson (Dorothy); his son Bernard “Bernie” Thompson, a daughter Tangela Thompson; his stepchildren, Donola Fairbanks (Doug); Debra Sebring (Aaron), Doug Crow (Dusty), and Denise Hersh (Tim); Ed is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are pending

Giants Have Big Night For 12-7 Win

 The Golden Giants unleashed their bats Monday night and had a 17 hit night resulting in a 12-6 victory at Joe Campbell Stadium.   S. Marquis led the way with 5 hits.

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LDW	2	0	0	1	1	0	2	1	0	7	13	4
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Giants Get 8-5 Victory

The Golden Giants overcame an early Baldwin City lead to win 8-5 on Sunday evening at Rossville.

S. Marquis led the hitting in the 6 1/2 inning contest with 3 hits.

Andy Burdett (76) Passes Away

 

    Andrew Lee Burdett, 63, of Portsmouth, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, surrounded by his family. 
    He was the son of the late Walter Lee Burdett, Jr and Dorothy Marie Kisner Burdett.  Andy is survived by his daughter, Tabitha Burdett; son, Michael Burdett (Desiree); sister, Stephanie Burdett; brother, Chuck Burdett (Kim); his for-ever soulmate, Karen Burdett: several grandchildren; one great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
    He retired after 21 years of service in the US Navy, following his retirement he worked in the Naval Shipyard for 20 years performing nuclear quality assurance on submarines.  He enjoyed hunting, especially with his lifelong best friend, Bob Flick, and was member of South Norfolk Hunt Club and Claremont Hunt Club.
    A memorial service with Military honors will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 2 p.m. at Little’s Funeral Home, Smithfield, VA. Online condolences may be registered at www.littlesfuneralhome.com.

    Andrew was a member of the RHS Class of 1976.

Shawnee Co. Sports Awards

The nominees have been announced for the 16th annual Topeka Shawnee Country High School Sports Awards, the ceremony being held June 30 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel's Maner Conference Center Sunflower Ballroom.

This year's program will be presented by TopSports.news, in conjunction with Envista Credit Union and A-1 Lock and Key. Awards will be made for the top female and male athletes in the fall, winter and spring sports seasons, as well as overall female and male athletes of the year. 

Among those nominated are Bo Reeves, Fall Sports; Alex Sherer, Spring Sports;  Gracie Rabe, Spring Sports; and Kaiden Brown, Most Inspirational Male.

Knights Defeat Braves 15-5

 The Golden Knights defeated the Sabetha Braves 15-5 in seven innings Sat. night at Joe Campbell Stadium.   Calvin Delich led the Knight offense with 5 RBIs.

Pamela Turner Passes Away

    Tecumseh - Pamela "Pam" Jean (Budden) Turner, 70, of Tecumseh, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021. She has been a resident of Rossville since 2013.
She was born June 22, 1950, in Topeka, the daughter of Frederick and Jean (Ward) Budden. She graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1968 and went on to attend Washburn University.
    Pam worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield for a few years before she joined the St. Francis Hospital as a switchboard operator and retired after working for 25 years. In the course of her work, she met her husband.
    Pam married Joe Turner on February 28, 1976, in Tecumseh, Kansas, at the Tecumseh United Methodist Church.
    In her spare time, Pam enjoyed bird watching, knitting, crafting, and gardening. She was an avid reader and was devoted to her husband. They enjoyed packing up the camper and heading to the lake for a weekend of fishing and camping.
    Pam was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. Survivors include her brother, Rick (Diane) Budden; sister, Sally (Alvie) Price; niece, Annie (AJ) Saenz; nephew, Chip (Anne) Price; niece, Rebecca (Eric) Stevenson; nephew, Richard (Samantha) Budden; niece, Regina (Adam) Stephenson; nephew, Russell Budden; eight great-nephews; and six great-nieces.
    A memorial ceremony will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka, with reception to follow at the family home in Tecumseh. She will be laid to rest next to her husband. Memorial contributions may be made to Tecumseh United Methodist, 334 SE Tecumseh Rd, Tecumseh, KS, 66542, www.tecumsehumc.com.
    To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.penwellgabeltopeka.com.

MEL All-League Softball Team

 First team

Destiny Bergstresser, Rossville; Taryn Burkhardt, Silver Lake; Brinley Dyche, Rossville; Grace Gehl, Rock Creek; Brooklyn Goehring, Rock Creek; Kara Hafenstine, Wabaunsee; Jordan Harrison, St. Marys; Sophia Haverkamp, Rock Creek; Ellington Hogle, Silver Lake; Ashtyn Kulp, Riley County; McKenna Mayhew, St. Marys; Makenzie McDaniel, Silver Lake; Paxton Meyer, Wabaunsee; Gracie Rabe, Rossville; Jenna Weers, Rock Creek.

Honorable mention

Hailey Horton, Silver Lake; Ryleigh Jones, Wabaunsee; Kaibryn Kruger, Silver Lake; McKinley Kruger, Silver Lake; Jordan Magette, Wabaunsee; Josie McFall, Rock Creek; Catherine Moylan, St. Marys; CJ Rignell, Riley County.

MEL All-League Baseball Team

 First team

Nic Allen, sr., Riley County; Zac Becker, jr., Rock Creek; Kaden Brown, jr., Rossville; Avery Holle, sr., Riley County; Conner Holle, sr., Riley County; Will Homan, sr., St. Marys; Camden Horak, fr., Rossville; Torrey Horak, jr., Rossville; Daigen Kruger, jr., Silver Lake; Kolton Payne, jr., Riley County; Conner Pruyser, sr., Silver Lake; Trent Reamer, sr., Silver Lake; Mason Sturdy, sr., Rock Creek; Brooks Whaley, sr., Rock Creek; Ben Wick, sr., Rock Creek.

Honorable mention

Ethan Bohnenblust, sr., Riley County; Tanner Christensen, sr., Rock Creek; Aiden Garcia, jr., Rossville; Luke Homan, jr., St. Marys; McGwyre Leathers, jr., Rossville; Joe McGrath, sr., Rossville; Eli Mumpower, sr., Wabaunsee; Bo Reeves, sr., Rossville; Bryton Reeves, so., Wabaunsee; Dylan Roush, sr., Silver Lake; Max Strecker, sr., Silver Lake; Dawson Zenger, sr., Rock Creek; Deacon Zordel, sr., Silver Lake.

Chester Williams, Sr., Passes Away

     We are sad to announce that on June 10, 2021, at the age of 96, Chester Alexander Williams Sr. in Rossville, Kansas passed away.

    Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Chester Alexander Williams Sr. to pay them a last tribute at    https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ks/rossville/chester-alexander-williams-sr-12892460

Sabetha Gets By The Giants

 The Golden Giants lost to the Sabetha Braves on Thursday night 5-3.

3A Baseball All State Team

Baseball coaches from around the state have released the Kansas high school baseball all-state teams for the 2021 season.   McGwyre Leathers was selected to the Second Team for 3A and Torrey Horak made Honorable Mention.

Golden Knights Get 10-6 Win

The Golden Giants defeated the Midwest As 10-6  on Monday night at Joe Campbell Stadium 

Daniel Brunin Passes Away

Dan was the husband of Donna Jensen, RHS Class of 1977 

St. Marys—Daniel L. “Dan” Brunin, 62, aka, “Farmer Dan” left this world for greener fields on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 after a long fight with kidney disease, and the most insidious disease no one has ever heard of, calciphylaxis. 

He was born September 22, 1958, in Topeka, the son of Robert J. and Veronica J. Muller Brunin.  Dan was raised in the St. Marys community and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1976.  He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys.

Dan was a farmer and a truck gardener.  On many weekends you would find him selling his produce in Downtown St. Marys.  Gardening and farming were his passion. He especially loved raising sweet corn, tomatoes, and pumpkins. Brunin Sweet Corn was his pride and joy, and has been eaten in almost every state, and several different countries. In the last several years, his name “Farmer Dan” was used interchangeably with “Dan the Pumpkin Man,” by the many kids that went to pick pumpkins from his patch.  He also loved growing corn and soybeans, and watching the grain market prices was one of his favorite pastimes. Even in his last days, he would excitedly ask for updates on grain prices, which his family and friends happily provided. In addition to farming, Dan operated Brunin Catering with his wife Donna, fulfilling yet another dream. He loved cooking for his friends and family, and his ribeye steaks and prime rib were legendary. His made-to-order omelet bar on Christmas morning was a tradition.  One of his family’s biggest regrets is that he didn’t get to fix that one last prime rib for us as he hoped to do before he went to KU Med. Before farming and cooking, Dan had been a painter and he and his wife Donna owned and operated Brunin Paint and Decorating in St. Marys. As a painter, his skill, attention to detail, and quality was unmatched. He loved painting, and making his customers happy. Through both the Paint Store and his painting, he made friends from all walks of life in many different communities. He also skillfully refinished furniture, and was a tile layer. If handiwork was involved, he excelled at it, and enjoyed doing it. Dan fully embodied the saying, “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” 

In addition to his professional talents, Dan was a skilled outdoorsman. He was an amazing fisherman. He set lines on the Kansas River, and caught flathead catfish from an early age. However, catching those fish was always better when he checked those lines with friends and family.  His morel mushroom hunting ability was unparalleled.  As his son Darin said, “…he could probably smell a morel mushroom from a ¼ mile away.” Many friends inquired as to whether he would give up his favorite morel spots to them before he passed. He did not. Some secrets are forever.  However, he did share his wonder and love of nature with his children and grandchildren, and every Bald Eagle, every Monarch butterfly, and every Zinnia that flowers will be a reminder of him. His family and many, many friends meant the world to him.

He was preceded in death by his parents.  Dan was united in marriage to Donna Jenssen on April 20, 1979, in St. Marys.  She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his daughter, Danielle (Erik Chaney) Brunin, Lawrence (or Republic of Lawrence, as he loved to tease her); and four sons, Dustin (Lacey) Brunin, Topeka, Darin (Kellyn) Brunin, Lawrence, Dylan Brunin, Topeka and Derek (Victoria) Brunin, Rossville; four brothers, Edward (Annie) Brunin, Eudora, David (Kathy) Brunin, and Thomas (Debbie) Brunin, all of St. Marys and Steve (Vanessa) Brunin, Emporia; seven grandchildren, Noah, Marshall, Quinton, Henry, Kensley, Charles, and Claire, with one grandbaby on the way. He is also survived by his best dog pal, Spuds.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.  Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.  Dan will lie in state and the family will receive friends Monday, from 5:00 until the rosary at 7:00 P.M. at the church.  

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at the University of Kansas Hospital for their kind and respectful care, and efforts while Dan was hospitalized.  In lieu of flowers, consider cooking a meal for those you love, or go buy vegetables at your local Farmer’s Market in his honor. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, Wild Animal Sanctuary, or Little Prairie Donation Garden and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.  To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Memorial For John Rogers (89)

MEMORIAL

 JOHN W. ROGERS

1970-2021

A time for remembering  and celebrating 
John and saying good-bye

Sat. June 19, 2021

Rossville Methodist Church
Rossville, KS

Lunch follows.  All are welcome.

Please share with friends and familiy

John died Jan. 22, 2021

John's obituary can be read at:
https://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/search?q=rogers

Shrine Football Game June 26

The Kansas Shrine Bowl will take place for the 48th time Saturday, June 26th, 2021 at Gowan's Stadium in Hutchinson, KS.    Bo Reeves from Rossville will be on the East team. 

Each player selected has the opportunity to play in one of the most prominent all-star games in the nation and for a worthy cause. All players will be representing their high school, the Kansas Shrine Bowl and most importantly the Shriners Hospitals for Children and their patients. All proceeds from the game go to benefit the network of 22 hospitals.

Golden Giants Defeat Baldwin City 12-4

 

Four RBI Day for Andrew Schmidtlein Leads Topeka Golden Giants Past Baldwin City Blues

Sat Night, June 12, 2021

Final Baldwin City Blues 4 Topeka Golden Giants 12

Baldwin Ciy Gets 14-12 Win

    There was a lot of hot action at Joe Campbell Stadium Thur. night with Baldwin City and the Giants combining with 24 hits and 26 runs scored.  However,  Baldwin City scored the most runs defeating the Giants 14-12.    

Golden Giants Lose Tue Evening

    The Junction City Brigade grabbed the lead in the 8th inning and held on to defeat the Golden Giants 5-3 on Tuesday evening.

Gracie Rabe 2nd Team All-State

 First team

Pitcher—Korri Lies, Cheney; Macguire Estill, Haven; Kassidy Nixon, Hoisington. Catcher—Dani Klein, Hillsboro; Rayna Jasper, Anderson County. Infielder—Heather Arnett, Frontenac; Ellington Hogle, Silver Lake; Riley McNemar, Galena; Amie Yoder, Haven; Madi Tolle, Smoky Valley. Outfielder—Kylee Scheer, Cheney; Abi Beamon, Frontenac; Grace Gehl, Rock Creek; Rylee Boone, Prairie View. Utility—Brooke Brawner, Haven.

Second team

Pitcher—Sophia Haverkamp, Rock Creek; Mia Brown, Frontenac; Chloe Odle, Beloit. Catcher—Hailey Horton, Silver Lake; Braxton Steinbrook, Prairie View. Infielder—Brooklyn Goehring, Rock Creek; Aly Hageman, Kingman; Brooklyn Wewe, Cheney; McKenzie McDaniel, Silver Lake; Gracie Rabe, Rossville. Outfielder—Taylor Damme, Perry-Lecompton; Kaibryn Kruger, Silver Lake; Sadie Estill, Haven; Lexi McDaniel, Wellsville. Utility—Kadence Urban, Hoisingto

Judy Cutright Passes Away

 Judy Mae Cutright, 80, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021.

She was born July 27, 1940, in Wheaton, Kansas the daughter of Freddie and Lorna (Teske) Figge. She graduated from Wheaton High School in 1958.

Judy and family lived north of Rossville.  Judy was employed by the USD 321 School District as a cook for many years.   Their children attended Rossville High.

Judy married Harold “Dean” Cutright on February 9, 1963. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2013. Survivors include her children, Vicki Bilderback (Randy) of Topeka and Troy Cutright (Lanette) of Topeka; grandchildren Dani Henderson (Bret), Hannah Bilderback (Ryan), Kelsey Cutright, Ethan Bilderback (Shannon), and Tanner Cutright; great-grandchildren Alexis, Harmony, Henley, Eli, Miles, and Raley; brother Dale (Susan) Figge; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband and great-granddaughter Hadley Jo Henderson, who passed away on November 30, 2016.

Judy was very good at crochet and traveled full-time in retirement, and loved camping and playing games with family and friends. She and her husband Dean were always together.

Judy was cremated. A private memorial ceremony will be held in the future. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS, 66604-3720; or Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS, 66606.

Dove Cremations and Funerals - Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.

To leave a special message for the family click the Share Memories button at    https://www.dovetopeka.com/Obituary/200207/Judy-Cutright/Dove-KS .

Golden Giants Update

   The Golden Giant's season is underway with home games at Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium in Rossville.

   The Giants lost their first game on June 5 to the Lawrence Travelers 13-3.   On June 7,  they lost to the Junction City Bridage 20-8.

    Tonight,  June 8, they play the JC Brigade again on the road beginning at 7 PM,  On June 9,  they will play another road game at the KC Monarchs.

Rezac Receives Agronomy Award

     The Rossville High Senior Agronomy Award was presented to  Woodrow Rezac.  He also received the Star Farmer Award.

 

Shayla Rezac Sets School Records

      Tuesday May 11, 2021 wrapped up Jr. High track season.  Shayla Rezac broke the school 100 record twice. It is now 12.72.  She also broke the 200 record after tying it a couple of weeks ago. The record is now 27.16.

Conners Have A Girl

     Amanda and Matt Conner Rossville are the proud parents of a new baby girl born June 4, 2021 at Stormont-Vail.

Jess Adams Passes Away

 Jess Adams, 55, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Silver Lake, Kansas.    Jess was the son of Harry Adams who graduated from Rossville High in  1964.

Jess was born on January 22, 1966 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri to Harry and Pat Adams.
He graduated from Silver Lake High School and then attended Highland Community College on a baseball scholarship. He later attended Washburn University.

After schooling he started his coaching journey at schools throughout the Mideast League, with coaching various sports. He also was the baseball coach with the American Legion Post 160. He enjoyed being a mentor to kids. Jess loved to spend time with his family, his daughter, and spoiling his grandchildren. 

He is survived by his parents; Daughter, Abby (Chayse) Saia, Brothers, Brent (Heather) Adams and Chad (Carla) Adams; Sister, Wendy (Steven) Spreer; and Grandchildren, Jackson Saia and Addison Saia.

Memorial service will be Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 10:30 am at First Baptist Church of Silver Lake, 3439 NW Hoch Rd, Silver Lake, KS 66539

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midland Hospice Care in Jess's honor.

Evergy Loses $222,000,000 suit

 WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Texas jury has awarded $222 million to the widow of a Kansas man who died in an accident at Evergy’s Jeffrey Energy Center power plant near St. Marys, Kansas, in 2018.

The jury found that Team Industrial Services, a Texas-based subcontractor to Westar Energy, was 90% responsible for the death of Jesse Henson, of Manhattan, the family’s attorneys said in a news release Tuesday.

Henson and a co-worker, Damien Burchett, of Overbrook, were burned alive when they were investigating a loss of power at the steam plant near St. Marys, Kansas, on June 3, 2018.

Westar, which is now called Evergy, was found to be 10% responsible, The Wichita Eagle reported.

The deaths occurred after Team finished rebuilding parts in three-generation units at the coal-fired plant.

Burchett and Henson went to investigate a loss of steam at one of the three units. When their elevator door opened, they were engulfed in superheated steam that leaked from the defective rebuilt valve, according to the lawsuit.

Team argued Westar and Henson were largely responsible for the accident.

Evergy spokeswoman Gina Penzig said the company would have no immediate comment on the case.

Burchett’s relatives have filed a separate lawsuit for his death.

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Golden Giants Baseball

 TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Golden Giants baseball team is just starting its 2021 season at Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium in Rossville.

“The Topeka Golden Giants came into the MidPlains League in 2014,” Issac Deer said, Golden Giants General Manager. “We’ve been playing at the Bettis Sports Field in Topeka and just moved to Rossville this summer. Most of these guys get drafted or play minor league ball somewhere. All of the Golden Giants players are college players.”

The Topeka Golden Giants began as an independent club in 2014, with former owner Brett Cowdin spearheading an effort to establish a collegiate baseball team in Topeka.

Following the 2020 season, the Golden Giants were acquired by new ownership and the Golden Giants return for 2021 with a focus on entertainment and fan experience. 

New this year is the beer garden at Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium in Rossville. Fans can purchase tickets with an “all you can eat and drink” beer garden voucher for $20. They are available for every game.

Masks are not required at Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium and the stadium will operate at full capacity.

More than 30 Golden Giants have been drafted by MLB organizations, including current White Sox Pitcher Evan Marshall. Former players are now coaching at every level from MLB to junior college.

Rossville Times Newspaper

The Rossville Times was one of several newspapers in Rossville.  It was published 1888-1899.  You can read old news articles from that newspaper at:  

Rossville Times News Clippings

Christian Roduner Is Hitter Of Week

Emporia State baseball player Christian Roduner was the MIAA Hitter of the Week on May 4, 2021.  

https://esuhornets.com/sports/baseball/roster/christian-roduner/4420