Tomorrow, Oct 12, is the final Mideast League Cross Country meet. Fifty years ago the 1973 Bulldogs won the Mideast League Cross Country Meet. The Bulldogs defended their 1972 title. The 1973 team got third in the Regional earning the team a place in the 1973 2A Cross Country Championships.
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
1973 MEL Cross Country Champs
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Douglas Martinek (59) Passes Away
Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Richard Coy will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium.
Visitation will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday. The rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m. Sunday.
Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Douglas F. Martinek was born July 21, 1941, in Delia, Kansas, son of the late Benedict "Bennie" Martinek and Ruth (Diehl) Martinek. He was a 1959 graduate of Rossville High School in Rossville, Kansas. Doug further pursued his higher education by attending the University of Kansas where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He also played and lettered in football while at KU. On December 1, 1962 he married his high school sweetheart, Patrica A. (Parr) Martinek. After college in June 1964, Doug started working for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka, Kansas. He was also employed at the Jackson, Michigan and Union City plants. Doug was honored by being the prestigious winner of the local and division "Goodyear Spirit Award" in 1977. On June 6, 1993, Doug transferred back to the Goodyear plant in Topeka where he retired on August 8, 1995 after 31 years of service.
In August 2001, Doug began working as a Knights of Columbus field agent and finalized his working days by retiring after 10 years service selling insurance. Doug is a member and past president of the Moravan Lodge #128 at the historical Bohemian Hall, a Czech fraternal organization in Rossville, Kansas. Doug served as Tennessee State Deputy for the Knights of Columbus from 1981-1982. As a knight, Doug was instrumental in starting the March for Life , a pro life rally held at the Topeka State Capitol. He also founded the "In Solidarity With Our Priests - A Nite at The Ballpark" with the Kansas City Royals. Doug was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Doug and his wife Pat celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in December 2022 with their five children, Michelle Berry (Michael) of Topeka, Kansas, Doug Martinek (Amy) of Union City, Melissa Kuckelman (John) of Basel, Switzerland, Darren Martinek (Denise) of Mathis, Texas and Mandi Martinek (Austin Lemons) of Union City; and eleven grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Sonny Martinek and Dwight Martinek.
Friday, December 30, 2022
Hal Dale Taliaferro Passes Away
Hal Dale Taliaferro, 74, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his home. Hal was born May 27, 1948 at Atchison, the son of William Richard and Alice Marie Cooper Taliaferro. He was a 1965 graduate of Atchison County Community High School in Effingham. He was a proud graduate of Fort Hays State University, earning his bachelors degree in education and was forever a Jayhawk, earning his master's degree from the University of Kansas. Hal was a teacher, educator and coach, at Rossville High School before retiring.
A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life. Hal Dale Taliaferro , "Coach T", will forever be remembered in our hearts for his impact in our lives as a husband, father, brother, grandpa, teacher, coach and friend.Hal married Carol Elizabeth Bausch on June 27, 2020 in Oskaloosa, she survives at home. He is also survived by a daughter, Pamela (Kevin) Lewis, Shawnee, seven sons, Matt (Sara) Taliaferro, Kansas City, KS, Aaron (Abby Frecks) Eigenman, Brendyn Eigenman, both of Topeka, Peyton Taliaferro, Oskaloosa, David (Bailey Meggison) Ortega and Brian Ortega, both of Topeka, Cooper (Hailey Hayford) Taliaferro, Lawrence, three sisters, Joan (Charles) Berry, San Diego, CA, Connie (Kenneth) Berry, Chandler, AZ, Jan (Robert) Anstaett, Aurora, CO, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Richard Taliaferro.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 in Oskaloosa to honor and remember a man that will live in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Hal's name to Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS, 66066 for a memorial to be designated later.
Monday, July 29, 2019
Darlene Berry Passes Away.
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Ruth (Diehl) (35) Martinek Passes Away
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Everett Hoobler Passes Away
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Final Results State Wrestling
Friday, February 24, 2017
321A State Wrestling--First Two Rounds
Friday, February 26, 2016
First Two Complete Rounds At State
Thursday, June 18, 2015
James Corpening Passes Away
He was married to Opal Tyson. She preceded him in death October 23, 1954. He married Norma Edmiston on February 25, 1955 and later divorced. He married Jessie Claypole-Webb December 7, 1963 and they were together 50 plus years until her passing February 19, 2014.
James is survived by his and Jessie’s children, John (Phyllis) Webb, Topeka; Don (Sandy) Webb, Berryton; Ron (Theresa) Webb, Topeka; Debbie (Greg) Stadler, Topeka; Debbie Pitts Osage City; Jim A. (Cheri) Corpening, Lawrence; Rita (Larry) Berry, Tecumseh; Pam (Wade) Handley, Burlington; Jim W. (Wendy) Corpening, Rossville, along with 33 grandkids, 64 great-grandkids and 9 great-great grandkids. He is also survived by his siblings, Freda Venning, Allen, KS, Lester Corpening, Kinsley, KS, Donald Corpening, Wichita, KS, Gerald Corpening, Liberty, MO, Victor Corpening Emporia, KS, along with many nieces and nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin sons, Kenneth and Keith; siblings, Edna Bush, William ‘Bill’ Corpening, Laura Dains Fenton, Marvin Corpening, Bernice Pickens; one grandchild and four great-great grandchildren.
James served in the Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Frankfort, Germany, receiving an honorable discharge from the United States Army Reserve in November, 1959.
He enjoyed bingo, bowling, fishing/hunting, cards, gardening, camping and family gatherings. They traveled all over and set up at fairs and ran several flea markets.
James worked for Meadow Gold and the Flour Mill in Topeka before becoming the owner of a Clark Oil Station, and he also managed other stations within Topeka.
James made many new friends at his final home in Rossville and will be deeply missed by his large family and many friends.
Memorial services will be held Monday, June 22, 2015 at Burlington United Methodist Church, 207 S. 6th Street, Burlington, Kansas at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Healthcare & Rehab Center, 600 Perry St. Rossville, KS 66533.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Shirley Hudson (53) Passes Away
She was born December 16, 1935 in Topeka the daughter of Wesley R. and Loma (Landis) Hudson. She graduated from Rossville High School and Emporia State Teachers College. She worked for over 52 years as office manager for Groff & Berry CPA. She loved sports, especially K-State football. Shirley loved to travel, going to 48 states in her lifetime. Shirley was a 50 year member of the Rossville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her sister, Virginia Hays of Topeka; sisters-in-law, Mary Hudson of Topeka and Linda Hudson of Burlington, Kansas; dear life-long friend, Helen Viergever of Rossville; and numerous nieces and nephews of several generations. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Duane and Larry; her parents; one nephew, Douglas and a niece Kristie.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday Nov 1, 2013 at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at the Rossville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-11 Friday morning prior to the service at the church in Rossville. She will lie in state from 8-5 on Thursday at the Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville UMC. To leave a message for the family please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Leo Berry Passes Away
To view or sign the guestbook, go to: http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/loe-d-berry/
Friday, May 10, 2013
Area High School Baseball Stat Leaders
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Baseball Area Stat Leaders
Baseball High School Area stat leaders
HITTING
AVERAGE
Fleming, Council Grove, .611; Bachura, Council Grove, .595; Glissman, Valley Falls, .594; Fine, West Franklin, .571; Boucher, Mission Valley, .567; Gilbert, Concordia, .571; Nordell, Concordia, .545; D. Hake, Concordia, .522; L. Rodriguez, Oskaloosa, .511; Shirley, Council Grove, .487; Brecheisen, Rossville, .474; Goodmiller, Rock Creek, .474; Thomas, Junction City, .474; Burns, Valley Falls, .472; Stottlemire, Oskaloosa, .472; Nitsch, Rossville, .471; Swinehart, Lyndon, .469; Sage, Santa Fe Trail, .463; Gieber, Concordia, .459; Kruger, Silver Lake, .447; Thurber, Royal Valley, .447; Broadbent, Mission Valley, .444; DeMars, Clay Center, .438; Lutgen, Rock Creek, .438; Leydig, Council Grove, .432; T. Clark, Mission Valley, .429; Reesor, Rossville, .421; Smith, Wabaunsee, .444; Burkdoll, Central Heights, .419; Horstick, Central Heights, .415; Pfannenstiel, Silver Lake, .415; Masters, Troy, .409; Turpin, Perry-Lecompton, .409; Stepan, Junction City, .406; M. Catron, Rossville, .405; Goehring, Rock Creek, .404.
HOME RUNS
L. Rodriguez, Oskaloosa, 6; Fleming, Council Grove, 3; E. Clark, Valley Falls, 2; Denton, Junction City, 2; Glissman, Valley Falls, 2; Israel, Troy, 2; Pearson, Concordia, 2; Pfannenstiel, Silver Lake, 2; Tessendorf, Royal Valley, 2; Thurber, Royal Valley, 2.
RBI
L. Rodriguez, Oskaloosa, 31; Fleming, Council Grove, 26; Glissman, Valley Falls, 26; A. Pryor, Central Heights, 22; Bachura, Council Grove, 21; Horstick, Central Heights, 21; Gieber, Concordia, 20; Noble, Oskaloosa, 20; Kruger, Silver Lake, 19; Miller, Rock Creek, 19; Stottlemire, Oskaloosa, 19; Weishaar, Valley Falls, 19; Berry, Abilene, 18; Goodmiller, Rock Creek, 18; Pfannenstiel, Silver Lake, 18; Broadbent, Mission Valley, 17; Leydig, Council Grove, 17; Steward, Oskaloosa, 17; Tessendorf, Royal Valley, 17; Thurber, Royal Valley, 17; Moore, Silver Lake, 16; Shinn, Rossville, 16; Smith, Central Heights, 16; Thomas, Concordia, 16; Brown, Silver Lake, 15; Freeman, Silver Lake, 15; Hittle, Concordia, 15; Winkel, Troy, 15; Beck, Wamego, 14; Burdiek, Silver Lake, 14; Burkdoll, Silver Lake, 14; Burns, Valley Falls, 14; Gloss, Santa Fe Trail, 14; Kolde, St. Marys, 14; Mills, Abilene, 14; Allen, Mission Valley, 13; Feldkamp, Rock Creek, 13; Fitch, Lyndon, 13; J. Pryor, Central Heights, 13; Reiss, Rock Creek, 13; Swinehart, Lyndon, 13; Herren, Wabaunsee, 12; Nitsch, Rossville, 12; Ross, Troy, 12; Sage, Santa Fe Trail, 12; Beckwith, Central Heights, 11; E. Clark, Valley Falls, 11; Davis, Central Heights, 11; Denton, Junction City, 11; Fine, West Franklin, 11; Gorman, Chapman, 11; Robinson, Perry-Lecompton, 11; Turpin, Perry-Lecompton, 11; Woodruff, Lyndon, 11; Brecheisen, Rossville, 10; Brown, Central Heights, 10; K. Clark, St. Marys, 10; T. Clark, Mission Valley, 10; Eck, Marysville, 10; Eckenroed, West Franklin, 10; Hartshorn, Rossville, 10; Herren, Wabaunsee, 10; Homer, West Franklin, 10; Israel, Troy, 10; Linquist, Perry-Lecompton, 10; Prichard, Abilene, 10; Renfro, Silver Lake, 10.
PITCHING
WINS
Fleming, Council Grove, 7; Leydig, Council Grove, 7; Brown, Silver Lake, 5; Lutgen, Rock Creek, 5; Adams, Rock Creek, 4; Berry, Abilene, 4; Burdiek, Silver Lake, 4; Burkdoll, Central Heights, 4; Gieber, Concordia, 4; Harden, Perry-Lecompton, 4; Hortsick, Central Heights, 4; Linquist, Perry-Lecompton, 4; Shinn, Rossville, 4; Stottlemire, Oskaloosa, 4; Gaarder, Troy, 3; Harris, Chapman, 3; Herren, Wabaunsee, 3; Hittle, Concordia, 3; Holz, St. Marys, 3; Perry, Silver Lake, 3; Robertson, Central Heights, 3; Royer, St. Marys, 3; Scrimsher, Perry-Lecompton, 3; Terrapin, Wabaunsee, 3; Winkel, Troy, 3; T. Allen, Mission Valley, 2; Z. Allen, Valley Falls, 2; Boucher, Mission Valley, 2; Burns, Valley Falls, 2; M. Catron, Rossville, 2; E. Duda, West Franklin, 2; Harris, Oskaloosa, 2; Herdman, Lyndon, 2; Kallenbach, Wamego, 2; L. Rodriguez, Oskaloosa, 2; Sellers, Lyndon, 2; Smith, Central Heights, 2; Steward, Oskaloosa, 2; Thurber, Royal Valley, 2; Wahweotten, Royal Valley, 2; Watts, Marysville, 2.
ERA
Burns, Valley Falls, 0.00; Gieber, Concordia, 0.44; Linquist, Perry-Lecompton, 0.47; Horstick, Central Heights, 0.51; Burkdoll, Central Heights, 0.66; Perry, Silver Lake, 0.82; Hittle, Concordia, 1.05; T. Horak, Rossville, 1.11; Burdiek, Silver Lake, 1.12; Shinn, Rossville, 1.12; Winkel, Troy, 1.19; Royer, St. Marys, 1.67; Brown, Silver Lake, 1.71; Gaarder, Troy, 1.71; Leydig, Council Grove, 1.73; Stottlemire, Oskaloosa, 1.80; Masters, Troy, 1.84; Thurber, Royal Valley, 1.93.
STRIKEOUTS
Lutgen, Rock Creek, 56; Linquist, Perry-Lecompton, 55; Holz, St. Marys, 52; Brown, Silver Lake, 43; Adams, Rock Creek, 42; Fleming, Council Grove, 42; Leydig, Council Grove, 42; Stottlemire, Oskaloosa, 40; Thurber, Royal Valley, 40; Watts, Marysville, 40; Burdiek, Silver Lake, 36; M. Catron, Rossville, 36; Steward, Oskaloosa, 33; Wahweotten, Royal Valley, 32; Woodruff, Lyndon, 32; Horstick, Central Heights, 31; Shinn, Rossville, 29; Berry, Abilene, 26; Ketter, Marysville, 26; E. Duda, West Franklin, 24; Gieber, Concordia, 24; Harris, Chapman, 23; Herren, Wabaunsee, 23; Swinehart, Lyndon, 23; Black, Clay Center, 22; Combes, Abilene, 22.