Betty Jean Schneider (Rossville, Kansas), passed away on November 28, 2023, at the age of 78,
A rosary will be held on Thursday, December 21st 2023 at 10:00 AM at the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church (703 Main St, Rossville, KS 66533). A mass of christian burial will be held on Thursday, December 21st 2023 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, December 21st 2023 at 11:30 AM at the Rossville Cemetery (13651 NW 54th St, Rossville, KS 66533).
Kathryn I. Maus, 81, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at a Topeka hospital.
Kathy was born August 23, 1942, in Willard, the daughter of John E. Failer Jr., and Frances Brayman Failer. She was raised in the Willard and Rossville communities and was in the Rossville High class of 1960.
Kathy was a seamstress for American Linen in Topeka for nearly 40 years. She had worked at Katie's Corner and the St. Marys Manor. Kathy had lived in Emmett many years.
On January 23, 1959 she married Paul H. Maus. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2019. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dale and John Failer, and a sister Marjorie Adams.
Survivors include a son, Jarrod Maus, Emmett; three daughters, Paula Maus and Karen Maus, Emmett, and Celeste Crites (Jeff Jensen), Manhattan: two brothers, Jim Failer, Tonganoxie, and Richard "Babe" Failer, Topeka; five grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 1, 2023, followed by a short Memorial Service at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys, KS. Inurnment will be later at the St. Clere Cemetery in Emmett. Memorial contributions may be made to Piper Funeral Home to assist with funeral cost.
December
1 Vs Atchison
5 Vs Bishop Ward, Irish Classic
8 @ Sacred Heart, Irish Classic
9 @ Chapman,, Irish Classic
19 @ Silver Lake
January
5 @ Riley Co
9 Vs Riley Co.
11 Vs Valley Hts
12 Vs St. Marys
23 @ Jeff Co. North Tourney
26 @ " " " "
27 @ " " " "
30 @ St. Marys
December
1 Vs Atchison
5 Vs Bishop Ward, Irish Classic
8 @ Sacred Heart, Irish Classic
9 @ Chapman,, Irish Classic
19 @ Silver Lake
January
5 @ Riley Co
9 Vs Riley Co.
11 Vs Valley Hts
12 Vs St. Marys
16 @ Valley Falls Tournament
19 @ " " "
20 @ " " "
30 @ St. Marys
Debra Ann Jacobson, 64, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at her home in Maple Hill.
Debi was born April 15, 1959, in Topeka, the daughter of Donald and Genevieve (Andrick) Jacobson. Debi was raised in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1977. She attended Kaw Valley Vo-Tech, where she studied Computer Science.
Debi worked for USD #501 for many years in the IT department. She later worked at Puffy's Steak and Ice House in Maple Hill several years, and had worked at Rossville Truck and Tractor several years before her retirement.
Debi was preceded in death by her son, Dustin Bronaugh on April 18, 2001.
She was married to Jeff Bronaugh, they were divorced. She later married Brian Whitwam, they divorced.
Survivors include her son, Dalton (Bailee) Whitwam, Park City; her parents, Donald and Genevieve Jacobson, Rossville; two brothers, Tommie (Angela) Jacobson, Lawrence and David (Connie) Jacobson, Topeka; her sister, Robin (Jeff) Lampe, Topeka; nieces and nephews, Gabriel, Caitrin, Lydia, Locke, Emily, Joe, Darby and Samuel; great nieces and nephews, Presley, Emma and Tristan; along with many uncles, aunts and cousins.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. Private burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society or the Maple Hill Senior Center and sent in care Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.
In search of a special Christmas gift? Be sure to stop by the Christmas Market on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Located at the Rossville Community Center, the Christmas market is from 5pm-8pm and will include homemade crafts, Christmas gifts and decorations, bakery items, and more. Call or text (785)221-9434 for more details.
PLACE TEAM NAME CITY TOTAL SCORE
1 Rossville High School Rossville 87.60
2 St. Mary's Colgan High School Pittsburg 83.30
3 Council Grove High School Council Grove 82.47
4 Silver Lake High School Silver Lake 79.07
5 Phillisburg High School Phillipsburg 77.53
6 Norton Community High School Norton 74.77
There were 18 schools competing on Nov 17, 2023
PLACE TEAM NAME CITY TOTAL SCORE
1 Rossville High School Rossville 95.20
2 Norton Community High School Norton 94.60
3 Trinity Academy Wichita 93.30
4 Jefferson West High School Meriden 80.10
5 Cheney High School Cheney 79.35
6 Osawatomie High School Osawatomie 77.00
There were 22 schools competing in competition Nov. 18, 2023.
Joseph Achille DeDonder, 77, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, in Topeka.
Joe was born November 2, 1946, in Wamego, the son of Philip V. and Louise C. (Zeller) DeDonder. He was raised in the Sandy Hook Community and graduated from St. Marys High School. Joe served in the Kansas National Guard.
Joe was a farmer and stockman. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Joe was a member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 and a 4th Degree Member of Thomas A. McNeive Assembly No. 289.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Christopher, Robert, and Francis and a sister-in-law, Marsha DeDonder.
On August 5, 1967, Joe and Bonnie Schwindt were married at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Topeka. She survives at their home.
Other survivors include two sons, Michael (Missy) DeDonder, Kansas City, MO, and John DeDonder, Lenexa; three daughters, Christi (Bobby) Martin, Seneca, Sheryl Clark, DeSoto, and Deborah (Mark) Bylkas, Manhattan; brothers, Richard (Cathie) DeDonder, St. Geroge, William (Donna) DeDonder, Greg DeDonder and Tim DeDonder, all of St. Marys and Andrew (Susie) DeDonder, Wetmore; sisters, Karen (James) Mulligan, St. Marys, Mary Ann (Don) Davis, Silver Lake, and Peggy (Malcom) Smith, St. Marys; a sister-in-law, Becky DeDonder, St. Marys; 29 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren with four on the way.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Joe will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. followed by the rosary on Friday, November 24, 2023, the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, or the St. Marys Food Pantry and sent in care of the funeral home.
WIBW has an article and photo of Rossville at the State Cheer Champs which was held at the Stormont-vail events center, on Nov. 1, 2023.
https://www.wibw.com/2023/11/18/kshsaa-cheer-competition-held-stormont-vail-events-center/
Nancy Jolene (Smith) Perry, 79, of Rossville, KS passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, KS. She was born April 14, 1944 in Horton, KS the daughter of Ralph P. and Mary Josephine (Brun) Smith. Nancy grew up in the Muscotah, KS area before moving to Arizona where her father was in the military.
Nancy graduated from Rincon High School in Tucson, AZ in 1962. After high school, Nancy worked most of her life at Payless ShoesSource in Topeka, KS working her way up to the Director of Operations. She retired in 2008 after 44 years of service.
On July 30, 1989, Nancy was united in marriage to Gerald Perry in Miami, OK. They shared over 34 years of marriage.
Survivors include her husband, Gerald of the home; daughter, Karrie Iles Brewer (Quentin) of Bonner Springs, KS; son Terry A. Iles (Susan) of Topeka, KS; 1 sister Michelle Minor (Steve) of Bonner Springs, KS; 1 brother, Thomas Paul Smith of Topeka, KS, and 5 grandchildren, Adam Carver, Elizabeth Cornett, Matt Iles, Nathan Iles and Sarah Iles; 3 great grandchildren, Lincoln James Carver, Eleanor June Cornett, and Noah Houston Carver.
Nancy is preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers, Ralph Charles Smith, Dwight W. Smith, William Joseph Smith, and 1 sister Jennifer Marie Wortham.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton, KS. The burial will follow to the Muscotah Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville American Legion Post 31 c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuenralhomes.com
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Kinzie Perine
All-Mid East League First Team
All-Shawnee County First Team
Kinley Porter
All-Mid East League First Team
All-Shawnee County First Team
Nora Burdiek
All-Mid East League Second Team
All-Shawnee County Second Team
All-Shawnee County Newcomer of the Year
Ryan Leathers
All-Mid East League Honorable Mention
All-Shawnee County Second Team
Kendra Hurla
All-Shawnee County Honorable Mention
Katie Spielman
All-Shawnee County Honorable Mention
A 14 year old boy was shot in Silver Lake by an adult. The details can be watched at this WIBW video link.
