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The Lady Dawgs competed at the Sebetha Tournament geting a three game win over Concordia, but losing to Holton twice and Marysville. RHS is 14-21 Overall.
The best performancees by Rossville girls were a trio of 48 stroke cards by Cassidy Wade, Eliza Miller and Claire Whitmore. who finished tied for 16th. in 19th place with a count of 49 strokes. . Brooklyn Gamme finished in 19th place iwith a 49.
Rossville, last season's Class 1A state runnerup, opened Distict 2 play Friday night with a 49-0 home romp past Wabaunsee.
Junior quarterback Landen Lewis ran for four touchdowns and threw for a TD as the Bulldawgs improved to 4-2 on the season.
Lewis ran for 17, 2, 9 and 9-yard TDs and hit Cale Horak for a 23-yard score while Cael Horgan opened Rossville's scoring with for a 1-yard TD and Gavin Sumner scored the final TD on a 1-yard plunge.
Austin Dohrman kicked five extra points and the Bulldawgs got a 2-point conversion on a pass from Cole Graves to Michael Cooney.
Rossville led 14-0 at the end of the first quarter and 28-0 at the half before adding 21 points in the second half to complete the shutout.
The Bulldawgs will travel to Mission Valley on Friday to face the 1-5 Vikings, who are coming off a 48-6 district loss to St. Marys
Larry "Kenny" Kenneth Applebee was born November 11, 1987, in Topeka, Kansas, to Larry Jaques and Mel Applebee-Jaques. He passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 10, 2026.If you knew Kenny, chances are he made you laugh. He was quick-witted, sarcastic, and rarely passed up an opportunity to give someone a hard time. If there was a joke to be made or a reaction to get, Kenny was probably going to find it. His sense of humor was unmistakably his own, and making people smile, sometimes by any means necessary, was something he did well.
Kenny graduated from Rossville High School in 2006. Since Kenny was little, he started taking apart broken RC cars, then computers, and eventually engines. He enjoyed working with his hands and spent much of his working life doing things independently. He worked alongside his dad as a mechanic and, more recently, spent his time rebuilding motorcycles.
Kenny's life was his own, with countless adventures and side-quests. Through all of it, he was loved by his family and friends. Those who knew him will remember his humor, his personality, and the stories that came with just simply knowing him.
Kenny leaves behind his parents, Larry Jaques and Mel Applebee-Jaques of Topeka; his sister, Becca Applebee of Rossville, Kansas; his uncles, Jeff (Kendra) Applebee and Mike (Thess) Applebee; his aunts, Lori Applebee and Jennifer Applebee; and eight first cousins.
He was preceded in death by his uncle Dennis Phelps, and grandparents, Ken Jaques, Laura Phelps-Davidson, Jimmy Applebee, and Linda Applebee.
A celebration of Kenny's life will be held Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Truckhenge Farm in Topeka, Kansas. Family and friends are invited to come together, share stories, laugh at the memories, and remember Kenny for the person they knew.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Kenny's memory may make a financial contribution to Larry Jaques or Becca Applebee.
John Herman "Jack" Flerlage, 83, of St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at his home in St. Marys surrounded by his family.
Jack was born on September 3, 1943 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Morgan) Flerlage, Sr. In 1945, Jack and his family moved from Florissant, MO to St. Marys, KS. He attended school in St. Marys and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1961.
Jack began working in 1958 at the Standard Gas Station in St. Marys. In the following years, he also worked various jobs as an auto mechanic before starting his own mechanic's shop in 1970. Jack was very proud of the time he spent mentoring several high school boys in his mechanic shop throughout the years.
In 1988, he started working for the City of St. Marys, retiring in 2013 after 25 years of service.
Jack met Sue Viergever while working at the Standard Gas Station; they were later married in 1964. She survives of the home.
Left to cherish Jack's memory are his two daughters, Stephanie (Vance Enyart) Tarn of Abilene, KS and Janelle (George Blackard) Flerlage of Billings, MT; grandchildren, Jason (Hannah), Dillon, Gianna, Siena, and 2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Marge (Bernard) Fiedler, Larry Flerlage, Mary Ann Reser, and Jim (Tippi) Flerlage,
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Joseph Flerlage and Robert Flerlage, and his brother-in-law, Roy Reser.
The family will hold a private graveside service at Rossville Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions in Jack's memory may be made to either Midland Care or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Gary Gene Miller, a former resident of Delia, Kansas, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026 in Blue Rapids, Kansas. Gary was the son of Donald W. Miller and Ivaleu (Eakin) Miller of Delia.
Gary spent the first part of his life on the family farm north of Delia. He took great pride in caring for the livestock and pets and tending to the large family garden. He attended High Prairie Grade School, and attended Delia High School and Rossville High School. In his later years, he moved to Beattie, where he resided and worked at Twin Valley Developmental Center. During his time there, he enjoyed a variety of jobs and made countless memories with his friends traveling and seeing the sights.
Gary loved playing games with his large family. He often entertained his many nieces and nephews, and they loved the attention devoted to them. He was also ready for a game of Pitch at family gatherings and was never a sore loser. Gary followed several sports, but his loyalty was to the Kansas State Wildcats, KC Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals. Whenever the opportunity was presented, he loved to go bowling or attend any sporting event.
Gary was a man of God and read his Bible faithfully. He was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, his nephew Troy Cooksey and his great-niece Marlie Eisenbarth.
Survivors include his siblings, Beverly Tucker (Bill), Kansas City, KS, Victor Miller of Topeka, Nancy Boten (Larry) Kansas City, MO, Sandra Eisenbarth (Stephen), Silver Lake, Rodney Miller (Lisa), Holton, Elizabeth Victor (Brian Gower), Lawrence.
Gary loved being an uncle to his 17 nieces and nephews and 33 great nieces and nephews.
Life was a challenge for Gary, yet every day he would start with a positive attitude, and he could find humor in the most ordinary day to day activities. Gary loved to laugh, but making others laugh brought him the most joy. Never missing an opportunity to tell a joke, most of which were never funny, Gary's delivery and belly laugh would often be the funniest part.
When his health required more care, he was moved to Blue Rapids and cared for by the staff of Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center. In Gary's final days, St. Croix Hospice Care provided the comfort and care he needed.
A memorial graveside service to honor Gary's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 11th at the Deli
Bonnie L. Thomas, 92, of Rossville, Kansas passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, at a Topeka hospital. She was born July 31, 1934, at Rossville the daughter of Charles and Alice (Stum) DeGraff. She graduated from Topeka High School with the class of 1951.
She was married to Wayne G. Thomas June 17, 1952, in Topeka. Wayne preceded her in death on December 28, 1995.
Bonnie had worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Topeka.
She is survived by her children, “Randy” Thomas and wife Nancy, James Thomas and wife Kathie, Steve Thomas and wife Doris, Justin Thomas and Shelly, Jeanie Combs and husband Dave, and Lisa Trammel and husband Tracey; grandchildren, Candy (Randy), Rhawnie (Matt), Cody (Shawn), Angie (Cameron), Brian (Kristin), Noah (Alicia), Caleb (Hope), Jeremiah (Megan), David (Anita), Zachary (Jennifer), Ethan (Sam), Cole (Katlyn) and Gracie; great grandchildren, Kali (Spencer), Kilian (Bri), Bryant, Devin, Falyn, Aliya, Emma, Eli, Ellisyn, Oakley, Maggie, Jaelynn, Alexia, Ryndon, Amara, Landyn and Ryker; great-great grandchildren, Maci, Levi, Khale, Kyler and Leon.
She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Dick, Samuel, Russell, John and Darrell "Corky”, Lottie, Lois, Vera, Phyllis, Dolly, Doris and Pat.
Graveside services and interment will be held in Rossville Cemetery at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 8, 2026. If anyone would like to donate in Mom’s memory, we would be grateful if done so to Midwest Transplant Network in honor of grandson Zachary Michael for the gift of life bestowed upon him. Parker-Price and Davidson Cremations and Funerals in Topeka is assisting the family. www.ppdfuneral.com
