Marjorie Pearl Guerich Passes Away

Marjorie Pearl Guerich, 91, of St. Marys, died March 23 after an extended illness. “Marj” passed away peacefully at the St. Marys Manor surrounded by family members.

Born November 1, 1922, on a farm in Sandy Hook, near Rossville, Marj was the eldest of six children of Thomas M. and Florence G. Doyle Pearl. She attended James Grade School  in rural Shawnee County and was a graduate of Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in 1940.

She studied in East Chicago, Illinois, and St. Louis to become a nationally registered radiologic technologist. She worked at Topeka State Hospital for 27 years before retiring in 1987.

Marj was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle, Kansans for Life, the Kansas Authors Club, the Wamego Writers Roundtable, Kevin Club, Kansas Historical Society, Kansas Association of Public Employees and the American Legion Auxiliary. She wrote stories about her life as a hobby and was active as a community hospice volunteer. She also was a frequent visitor of the residents at the St. Marys Manor.

An energetic traveler who toured a variety of national and international venues over the years, Marj was an excellent cook who loved to entertain relatives and friends at special dinners and holiday celebrations in her home.

As an elder of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Marj was extremely proud of her Native American heritage. During the Jesuit-Potawatomi Days in October 1998, she oversaw the preparations for St. Marys’ celebration of the 150th anniversary of the local Jesuit mission’s founding. A devout Roman Catholic, she was an avid supporter of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Her children, Ann Marie (Al) Dobson, of Manhattan, and Clement Joseph “C.J.”. Guerich of Lawrence survive. Marj was the proud grandmother of Amy Marie Guerich, Overland Park, Sarah, Michael and Adam Guerich, all of Lawrence and Jenn Higgins and Marcus Dobson of Manhattan. Her great- grandchildren are Jordan Minor and Gavin and Arianna Higgins..

Also surviving are siblings, Robert L. Pearl, of Parma Heights, Ohio; Maureen Harris of Topeka; Sister Virginia Pearl, CSJ, of Concordia, and Gerald (Hildegard) Pearl of rural St. Marys. Marj was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, James B. “J.B.” Pearl of St. Marys.

In addition, she is survived by sister-in-law Dorothy Eileen Pearl, St. Marys, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.

Marj will lie in state after 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys, where there will be a Prayer Vigil at 7:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or Grace Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com

Kline and Hauschild To Marry

    Shawnee County recently issued a mariage license for Marc A. Kline, age 39, of Rossville, and Jill L. Hauschild, age 36, also of Rossville.

Taylor Kirk On All State List

    RHS junior Taylor Kirk has been named to the 3A All State Basketball team as an Honorable Mention.

Chester Gardner (64) Passes Away

     Chester "Chet" Oren Gardner, 67, of Topeka, died on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
     Chet graduated from Rossville High School.
     Chet's wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will take place at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 22 at Imago Dei Church, 1201 NW Central Ave., Topeka KS 66608.The family will receive friends at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Rossville Cemetery. Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chet Gardner Memorial Fund c/o Capital City Bank, 2040 NW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66608. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. 

Mid-East League All-Stars

    The Mid-East League has announced their All-League teams for basketball.   The following Rossville players were named.
    Taylor Kirk  is a member of the All-League girls team and Heidi Nitsch is Honorable Mention.
    Thatcher Horak made the boys All-League team and his brother Tucker Horak was named Honorable Mention.

Davis Warton Signs LOI

    RHS senior Davis Warton has signed a Letter of Intent to play football at William Jewell College in Liberty, MO.

Rattlers Add Four More Players

The Rossville Rattlers are announcing the next batch of signees for the summer of 2014.

 

We are excited to build a new relationship with the University of North Dakota, members of the Division I Western Athletic Conference.

 

Zach Heaser (SS - University of North Dakota) Heaser is a 5'9, 168-lb. short stop from Eyota, Minnesota. Heaser shows good bat speed and pop and makes consistent contact. Defensively, he has solid actions with a quick transfer and release. He has good footwork, reads hops well at short stop and makes plays. He will be a freshman at North Dakota University in the fall.

 

We also welcome in two more members of Independence Community College to the Rattlers. These two will join 3rd year Rattler and current Pirate Ethan Beckett this summer.

 

Garrett Weber (OF - Independence Community College) Garrett is a 6'2, 210-lb transfer from Emporia State. He'll play as a Catcher/Outfielder this spring for Independence Community College. Garrett lettered three years in baseball and 2 years in football for Mound City HS. Weber was a second-team all-league catcher his senior season.

 

James Hinnen (RHP - Independence Community College) James is a 5'10, 180-lb strike throwing, right handed pitcher from El Dorado, Kansas. Hinnen is playing for Independence Community College this spring. He throws in the low to mid 80's with some off-speed pitches.

 

Rossville will also welcome in our first player from Fort Scott Community College.

 

Bobby Pierce (LHP - Fort Scott Community College) Pierce is a 6'3, 180-lb left handed pitcher from Oklahoma City, OK. A graduate of Southmoore High school, Bobby has a very loose arm with plus off-speed. Pierce will be a starting pitcher for the Greyhounds and throw lots of innings for them this spring.

 

Dr. Leinwetter on Exec. Comm. of KAOM

M. Myron Leinwetter, D. O., of Rossville,   is on the executive committee of the Kansas Association of Osteopathic Medicine.   The Association will be having their state convention  April 10-12.

Cole Brecheisen Plays for Pittsburgh State

   

    Cole Brecheisen of Rossville is a freshman at Pittsburgh State University and is on their baseball team.  He is the son on Curt and Candy Brecheisen and plays in the outfield after an outstanding high school baseball career.
    His bio can be read at:
http://www.pittstategorillas.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1539&path=baseball

Chris and Cindy Mitchell Celebrate 32nd

Chris and Cindy Mitchell of Rossville are celebrating their  32nd anniversary today,  March 17.

Famous Kansans

  Here is an interesting video about famous Kansans.  None from Rossville,  but some from not far away.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WWy5wHH12U

Isaac Luellen State Meet Photos

    Below is a link to photos taken by a professional photographer during the Isaac Luellen - Dylan Weisner State Championship wrestling match at the 321A Tournament at Hays, Kansas.

http://www.ksportsimages.com/p607249673

Tagen Lambotte State Meet Photos

   A professional photographer has several dozen images of the Tagen Lambotte-Andrew Beck state championship match on line which can be purchased.  They can be seen at:

http://www.ksportsimages.com/p607249673

Bryce Gfeller State Champ Photos

    A professional photographer has several dozen images of the Bryce Gfeller - Ostertag state championship match on line which can be purchased.  They can be seen at:

http://www.ksportsimages.com/p768427232