Sunday, March 22, 2015
Friday, March 20, 2015
Mid Plains League Expands
The Mid-Plains League has announced their expansion to seven teams for the 2015 baseball season. The Liberty Monarchs out of Liberty Missouri will join the Rossville Rattlers, Topeka Golden Giants, Topeka Senators, Junction City Brigade, Midwest Athletics (Belton, MO) and Baldwin City Blues. The Monarhs will use the Talley Baseball Stadium at William Jewel College as their home field.
The teams will play a 36 game regular league schedule and then finish the season with a postseason playoff in late July.
The teams will play a 36 game regular league schedule and then finish the season with a postseason playoff in late July.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Joseph Crai Passes Away
Joseph Thomas Crai, 66, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015. He was born March 3, 1949, in the Bronx, New York, the son of Joseph and Eileen (Price) Crai. He graduated from Mamaroneck High School. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Joe was employed by the New York City Police Department for 13 years, retiring in 1985.
Joe married Virginia “Ginny" Crai on February 6, 1971 in Topeka, Kansas. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his daughter, Michelle L. Crai , son, Joseph I. Crai, 6 grandchildren, Robert Bennett, Drake Johnson, Isabella Johnson, Alexa Crai, Randi Crai, Kyley Crai; and brothers, Richard Crai and Robert Crai. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, bingo, and being the commander of the Rossville American Legion Post #31, of which he was a member for a number of years.
Joe was cremated. A memorial ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Dove Cremation & Funeral Service, 4020 SW 6th Ave. in Topeka. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville American Legion Post 31, PO Box 338, Rossville KS 66533.
To leave condolences, go to: http://www.dovecremation.com/obituary/101321/Joseph-Thomas-Crai/Topeka-Kansas
Sunday, March 15, 2015
George Kratina Passes Away
George F. Kratina passed away March 11, 2015 at Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born to John R. and Helena (Hruska) Kratina on July 26, 1934 in Rossville Township. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1952.
George married Patricia A. Anderson on September 17, 1957 in Columbus, Georgia where he was stationed in The US Army. He spent 23 years serving his country and retired from the National Guard in 1993. George was very proud of his military service. He joined Goodyear in 1961 and retired with 38 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and outings with his family. He had outdoor hunting dogs and Poodles which all became his dogs. He spent winters in Texas after his retirement for many years. He and his wife traveled to the Czech Republic twice to visit his family. George is survived by his wife of 57 years Patricia of the home; his daughter Debra Sue and son-in-law Karim Hazim; grandsons, Isaiah and Josiah, all of Topeka; twin brother John D. and his wife Marjorie Kratina of Rossville; and his sister, Sister Mary Kratina, OSB of Atchison; and many other family members and friends.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 18 at 10AM at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 W. 17th, Topeka, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. To leave condolence messages visit:
http://www.dovecremation.com/obituary/101381/George-F-Kratina/Topeka-Kansas
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Lydia Anderson Passes Away
A lovely smile has left us....Lydia G. (Matyak) Anderson, 93, passed away Thursday morning, March 12, 2015, at Clare Bridge in Topeka. She was born on Jan. 1, 1922, on the family farm in Carter, South Dakota, the daughter of Paul and Marie (Dolezilek) Matyak. Lydia had three brothers Paul, Frank, and Joe.
Lydia attended Curlew Grade and Witten High Schools, both in South Dakota. She moved with her family to Delia, Kansas, when she was 16 and graduated from Delia High School in 1942. She then moved to Topeka, where she began a self-taught career in accounting, working for Marvin Maydew, CPA. This firm was later bought out by Kennedy and Co., which was the firm that she retired from.
Lydia married John Saccocio in 1946. They divorced in 1952. She married Jack Anderson on June 9, 1955. Jack and Lydia were very social and loved to dance, play cards, and travel with family and friends. They enjoyed many trips, including to her family homeland Czechoslovakia, Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, Italy, Germany, Greece, and Switzerland. Their travel included many cruises.
Lydia was a remarkable lady in all facets. She was always fashionably dressed throughout her work career, and turned many heads on the sidewalks of downtown Topeka! She was very artistic and had a very special beauty and kindness that will be remembered by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Marie Matyak; her husband, Jack Anderson; and her three brothers, Paul F. Matyak of Delia, Frank A. Matyak of Topeka, and Joe W. Matyak of Rossville.
She is survived by sister-in-law, Edna Matyak of Rossville; brother-in-law, Robert (Sue) Anderson of Topeka; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66604. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Entombment will follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
To share a special memory of Lydia, please click the "Share Memories" button at: http://www.penwellgabeltopeka.com/obituary/101353/Lydia-G-(Matyak)-Anderson/Topeka-Kansas
Friday, March 13, 2015
RHS Wrestling Coaches Honored
The Rossville High wrestling coaches have received some very presitgious honors from the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association. Head coach Curt Brecheisen has been named as one of four 321A Regional coaches of the year. RHS assistant coaches Courtney Horgan and Cody Lambotte were named the KWSCA 321A Assistant Coach Of the Year.
KWCA Regional Coach of the Year321A
o Russell: Dan Schmidt - Hoisington
o St. Marys: Curt Brecheisen- Rossville
o Fredonia: James Renfro- Cherryvale
o Norton: Brock Hutchinson - Smith Center
· KWCA Assistant Coach of the Year
o 6A- Randy Lemon- Wichita Southeast
o 5A- Spencer Shirk, Chase Nitcher, & Cade Blair- Andover
o 4A- Kip Clark, Nick Rockhold, and Colby Soden- Baldwin
o 321A- Courtney Horgan & Cody Lambotte- Rossville
For a complete list of all KWCA Awards, go to:
http://www.kansaswrestling.org/page/show/1662103-kwca-yearly-awardsSaturday, March 7, 2015
Dawgs Lose Sub-state Semifinal
The Rossville boys basketball team lost to Osage city 42-28 on March 6 in the semi final of the sub-state tournament being held at Rossville.
There is some nice video of the game at:
http://www.wibw.com/sports/ksprepzone/headlines/3A-Boys-Sub-State-Tournament-At-Rossville-294943661.html
Rossville 10 12 6 0 — 28
Osage City 17 12 4 9 — 42
Rossville sscoring:
Horak 6 (2) 0-0 14
Schultz-Pruner 2 0-4 4
Horak 2 0-0 4
Horak 1 0-0 2
Sowers 1 0-0 2
Woodcock 1 0-0 2
Totals 13 (2) 0-4 28
There is some nice video of the game at:
http://www.wibw.com/sports/ksprepzone/headlines/3A-Boys-Sub-State-Tournament-At-Rossville-294943661.html
Rossville 10 12 6 0 — 28
Osage City 17 12 4 9 — 42
Rossville sscoring:
Horak 6 (2) 0-0 14
Schultz-Pruner 2 0-4 4
Horak 2 0-0 4
Horak 1 0-0 2
Sowers 1 0-0 2
Woodcock 1 0-0 2
Totals 13 (2) 0-4 28
Friday, March 6, 2015
Kathy Luedtke Passes Away
Kathy Luedtke, 66, Rossville, passed away March 3, 2015.
No obituary has been published thus far.
No obituary has been published thus far.
RHS Boys Play Osage City
The RHS boys basketball team will host Osage City (18.-2) on Friday night at 7:30 PM in the RHS gym. Osage City won their first round sub-state game by almost the same score as Rossville. Osage City beat St. Marys 73-37 and Rossville defeated Council Grove 72-37on Tuesday night.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Robert Reser Passes Away
Robert Neil Reser, 81, of Tecumseh, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born May 5, 1933 in Rossville, KS, the son of William and Pearl Wood Reser.
He graduated from Topeka High School. Robert worked at Adams Business Forms for 43 years. Robert married Janet L. Bower in 1954. They just celebrated 61 years of marriage. She survives. Other survivors include their children, Rickie (Sally) Reser, Dave (Lisa) Reser and Mark Toad (Pam) Reser all of Topeka, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Reser, one grandson, Ian Reser, one granddaughter, Chrissy Allen and 8 siblings. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Burial will follow in Zion Cemetery. Robert will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2015 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St., Ste. 100, Topeka, KS 66614. To leave the family a special message online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
John Simecka Passes Away
John L. Simecka, 94, passed away Tuesday March 3, 2015 at the St. Marys Manor.
He was born October 7, 1920 at Delia, the son of John and Henrietta Nettie Scheidegger Simecka. John grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Delia High School in 1938.
He served in the United States Army in the 195th Field Artillery Group in Europe with General Patton.
He lived in the Delia & Rossville communities before moving to St. Marys in 1957. He and his wife Florence owned and operated Simecka Hy-Klas Grocery Store in St. Marys from 59 until 82 . John was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and a 50 year member of Knights of Columbus Council No 657. He was also a charter member of Jimmie Lillard Post No 31 of the American Legion in Rossville.
On November 26, 1942 he was united in marriage to Florence M. Wehner at Salinas, CA. She died September 20, 1998. He was also preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, Henry, Stephen, William, James, Robert and Frank; two sisters, Dora Immenschuh and Grace Horack and two granddaughters, Wendi Cushing and Jennifer Simecka. Survivors include two sons, John R. (Paulette) Simecka, St. Marys and Gary (Pam) Simecka, Midland, TX; three daughters, Linda Tuller, Topeka, Shirley (Willie) Mergenmeier and Denise (Scott) Cushing all of St. Marys; nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Simecka will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 6, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until the Prayer Vigil at 7:30 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Manor Bus Fund or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Endowment Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-l-simecka/
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Rossville Community Library Report
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Dawgfeed 15 On-line
The latest version of Dawgfeed in on-line at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iX6K_RIJGI&feature=em-subs_digest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iX6K_RIJGI&feature=em-subs_digest
Boys BB Wins in Sub-State Match
The Dawgs won their first round of the Sub-State with a big 72-37 victory over Council Grove on March 3.
Council Grove 10 10 9 8 = 37
Rossville 20 16 21 15 = 72
Rossville scoring:
Horak 7 (3) 1-2 18
Horak 7 1-1 15
Sowers 6 (1) 0-0 13
Schultz-Pruner 5 1-3 11
Horak 2 3-4 7
Roduner 2 0-0 4
Hammes 0 2-2 2
Mason 1 0-0 2
Totals 30 (4) 8-12 72.
Council Grove 10 10 9 8 = 37
Rossville 20 16 21 15 = 72
Rossville scoring:
Horak 7 (3) 1-2 18
Horak 7 1-1 15
Sowers 6 (1) 0-0 13
Schultz-Pruner 5 1-3 11
Horak 2 3-4 7
Roduner 2 0-0 4
Hammes 0 2-2 2
Mason 1 0-0 2
Totals 30 (4) 8-12 72.
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