Tim Cheek (84) & Denise Dresch (82) Marry

    Timothy Cheek and Denise Dresh both attended Rossville High.  After Denise graduated in 1982,  they didn't see each other for over 30 years.  Denise returned to Rossville when her mother was ill and  they met again in 2013.  They married on April 1, 2015 and now live in Topeka.

Is Your Class Having A Reunion?

     If your class year ends with a 5 or a 0,  your class should have reunion plans under way.   If not,  the time is short.  Most classes have them at the same time as the Tall Corn Festival which will be the first weekend in August.
     Send your class reunion plans to frank.ruff@juno.com and I will include them on this web site.

Class of 1975 Planning Reunion

    The RHS Class of 1975 is planning their 40th reunion for this summer.  If you have not been contacted,  send an e-mail message to frank.ruff@juno.com and it will be sent to the committee planning the reunion.

3A State Golf Tourney

Kansas 3A  State Golf Tournament At Hesston GC

Team scores

Wichita Collegiate 297, Sterling 330, Burlington 335, Hesston 344, Fredonia 344, Eureka 351, Nemaha Central 355, Rossville 359, Cheney 361, Cimarron 368, Phillipsburg 369, West Franklin 389.

Individual medalists

1. Chugg, Wichita Collegiate, 67; 2. Watson, Caney Valley, 71; 3. Trebilcock, Wichita Collegiate, 72; 4. Schissler, Sterling, 74; 5. Barnhart, Hesston, 75; 6. Percy, Central Heights, 76; 7. Reed, Wichita Collegiate, 77; 8. Sellman, Humboldt, 78; 9. Burnett, Lakin, 79; 10. Epple, Sabetha, 79; 11. (tie) Solander, Fredonia; Puetz, Garden Plain and C. Powelson, Wellsville, 80; 14. (tie) Leach, Jayhawk-Linn; Larsen, Wichita Collegiate; Steinke, Rossville and Fort, Osage City, 81; 18. (tie) Lankford, Jayhawk-Linn; Bradley, Nemaha Central; Mrkwa, Fredonia; Holecek, Ellsworth; Kellerman, Phillipsburg; Link, Burlington and Sloyer, Burlington, 82.

Jason Logan At Butler CCC

From the Butler Co. Comm. College Facebook page:

      Hailing from Rossville, Kansas is our featured spotlight for today. Jason Logan grew up on his family’s commercial cow/calf operation where he actively participated in the day-to-day activities of maintaining the operation. During his tenure in the 4-H program J-Lo was an experienced showman exhibiting all four species but it’s not surprising his passion lied in showing cattle. Like many other young livestock enthusiasts, Jason began judging through his county 4-H program throughout grade school prior to Butler. Jason’s academic perfection in high school led him to numerous honors including being the President of the National Honors Society and leadership roles within his FFA Chapter.
       He plans to attend Kansas State in the fall to pursue a degree in Agricultural Technology Management with a minor in Animal Science and Agronomy. During his judging career here at Butler, Jason will value the memories made at the National Western, his favorite contest. “The miles and memories we had on the road traveling and practicing for the next big contest…” are what he will truly miss and he takes pride in being a member of the BuCo Family. To next year’s Sophomores, “Cherish every moment that you have together. You are an extremely talented team that will see your share of success, but the banners and plaques fade with time but the people you meet along the way will last a lifetime.”
      The Butler Family will miss you next year J-Lo, good luck in your future successes!

Holly Frost Plays Basketball

    Holly Frost of Rossville was a senior at Manhattan Christian College this year and was a forward on their basketball team.

Vincent Wiltz Passes Away

      Vincent G. Wiltz, 89, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the St. Marys Manor.
      He was born November 3, 1925 in rural Nemaha County Kansas, the son of John and Helena (Christman) Wiltz.
      Vince served in the United States Army during WWII in the South Pacific and in Germany.  He retired from the Kansas National Guard in Topeka.  After his retirement, he and his wife Pat owned St. Marys Surplus Sales for many years.  He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Joe, Eddie, Bernard, Leo and Nicholas; a sister, Mary and a granddaughter, Lily.
      He was united in marriage to Maxine M. “Pat” Hulsing on January 17, 1951 at Sabetha.  She survives of the home.
      Other survivors include 6 sons, David, Steve (Deana), Mike and significant other (Tammy) and Doug all of St. Marys, Dan (Tammy) and Don Wiltz all of Topeka; a daughter, Pat (George) Stewart, Columbia, MO; two sisters, Millie McElroy, Louisville, KY., and Cecilia Hudelson, Ashland City, TN; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
      Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 P.M. Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys.  Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.  Mr. Wiltz will lie in state from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday, May 22, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Pottawatomie-Wabaunsee Regional Library, St. Marys Branch or St. Marys Senior Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

Matt Buhler Graduates From Washburn

Matt Buhler with his family after graduation from Washburn University

Norma McDiffett Passes Away

Norma Jean McDiffett, 86, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the Rossville Health Care Center, Rossville.         She was born August 24, 1928 at Alta Vista, the daughter of Gilbert and Margaret Rodgers Beagel.  She was one of a family of seven children and lived most of her younger years on the Beagel homestead west of Alta Vista. She graduated from Dwight High School.            Norma was united in marriage to Pat McDiffett.  Together they had two children, Bob and Patti.  She was always involved in their lives in one way or another.            She retired from American States Insurance Company.  Norma loved camping and cooking (She was the best pie maker around).  She joined the Wheathearts square dance club and was a 15 year member.  Her love was square dancing and also round dancing.  She loved her family dearly.            Mrs. McDiffett was preceded in death by her parents Margaret and Gilbert Beagel.  Her husband Pat; two grandsons, Dwight Meade and Daniel McDiffett; two sisters, Eleanor Modig and Virginia Beagel; three brothers, Dwight, Donald and Robert Beagel.    Norma is survived by a son, Bob (Elaine) McDiffett, Wamego; a daughter, Patti (Chuck) Meade, Rossville; a brother, James (Terry) Beagel, Chicago, IL; three grandsons, Jared Meade, John McDiffett and Russell McDiffett.; granddaughters, Tonya Hatina, Debbie Boyle, Donna Gill and Doris Rollo; great-grandchildren, Erika & Emily Hatina, Giauna Meade, Jaci, Kelsey and Kyra McDiffett, Tiara Boles, Johnny Gill, Ben Rollo and Sheldon Rollo.            It was Mrs. McDiffett's request to be cremated.  Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys.  In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Norma J. McDiffett Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

Lady Dawgs Lose Regional Final

    The RHS softball season ended with a 10-0 loss to Silver Lake in the regional final.   Deiter,  the Eagles pitcher, got 13 strikeouts in her five inning no-hitter.

Rs    0   0   0   0   0      0    0    4
SL   0   3   6   0   1     10   6    1

Vickie (Reser) Catron (88) Passes Away

      Vicky L. Catron, 45, of Rossville,  passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the University of Arkansas Medical School at Little Rock.
      She was born January 26, 1970 in Topeka, the daughter of Roy W. and Mary Ann Flerlage Reser.  She grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1988.  Vicky attended airline flight attendant school in Florida.
      Vicky was a homemaker and active in the family business.  She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and the Rossville Booster Club both in Rossville.  She was very community minded and was involved in most all community activities.  Vicky loved spending time with her family.
      On October 17, 1993 she was united in marriage to Vern Catron in St. Marys.  He survives of the home.
      Other survivors include three sons, Dalton, Payton and Corey all of Rossville; her daughter , Lauryn, Rossville; her parents, Roy and Mary Ann Reser, St. Marys; a brother, Doug (Melanie) Reser, Delia; a sister, Kelly (Todd) Brown, Rossville; mother-in-law Maxine Catron, Delia; father-in-law, Benny Catron, Meriden; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
      Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 23, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville.  Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery.  Vicky will lie in state and the family will receive friends after 5:00 P.M. Friday, May 22, 2015 at the church where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M.  In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Catron Children’s Education Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.
      Condolences can be left at: www,piperfuneralhome.com

Shirley (Parr) (38) Stadler Passes Away

    Shirley (Maxine) Parr Stadler  was born September 29, 1920 and died May 16, 2015,  one of five daughters born to Shirley O. and Edna Parr of Rossville, Kansas.

    Shirley graduated from Rossville High and married her high school sweetheart, Joseph V. Stadler. The newly married couple moved to Bremerton, Washington where they raised 3 children. After Joe retired they spent some years in Phoenix, Arizona and Joe died there in 1996. Shirley has since resided in Yakima, Washington until her passing .

    Shirley was a most gracious and loving woman and her family was everything to her. She was also a proud DAR member until she was into her 80s.

    She survived by her son Larry Joe Stadler and his wife, Donna, who live in Wickenberg, Arizona; and daughter Barbara Lorene Thomas who resides in Centralia, Washington. There is one surviving sister, Thelma Martin of Topeka,  Kansas and numerous other family members .

Her son Walter Lee Stadler died in Harrington, Maine in 2011 and a grandson, Scott Stadler died in Yakima,  Washington in 1982.

    Shirley and Joe’s 3 children blessed them with 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren. She was their “GG” and she will be missed.

    A Private Memorial for the immediate family in Yakima has taken place.

RHS Qualifies For State In Golf

The results of the 3A regional golf tournament are:

1.    Nemaha Central        353
2.    Rossville                  361
3.    Mauer Hill                 368
4.    Sabetha                    385
5.    St Marys                   442
6.    Hiawatha                  456
7.    Marysville                 508
8.    Horton                      581

Nemaha Central and Rossville qualify for State.

Top Individuals

1.    Sullivan,  Atchison Co.       77
2.    Bradley,  Nemaha              78
3.    Steinke, Rossville              79
4.    Wessel, Maur Hill               85
5.    Marney,  Rossville             88

Regional Softball Final On Thur.

    The Regional 3A championship game will be played at Silver Lake on May 21 between RHS and SLHS.