7 Bryson Balch 9
14 Kaiden Brown 9
21 Layne Hurla 9
1 Brody Jackson 9
0 Parker Kenney 9
18 Austin Klesath 9
43 Tim Limely 9
30 Joe McGrath 9
22 Jordan Quinones 9
10 Bo Reeves 9
24 Tyree Sowers 9
12 Kaleb Badura 10
23 Eddie Brockamp 10
15 Kody Davoren 10
13 Colten Stallbaumer 10
4 Payton Catron 11
20 Colin Culbertson 11
11 Cody Dyche 11
9 Bryson Hase 11
2 Taegan Sumner 11
3 Karsen Waggoner 11
16 Tronnie Blair 12
5 Christian Madil 12
6 Jared Morris 12
Head Coach: Eammon Braqdley
Assistant Coaches: Derick Hammes, Thatcher Horak
This blog is for posting all news of Rossville residents and Rossville High alumni. Bookmark this page and send any appropriate news (births, deaths, engagements, marriages, anniversaries, job changes, honors, etc.) items to: Frank.Ruff@juno.com . Feel free to add comments to any of the articles. Check this site often because I sometimes delete items. There are SEARCH (top left of page) and LINK (bottom of page) features. For photos, see link at bottom.
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Vera Cutsinger Passes Away
Vera M. (Burress) Cutsinger, 92, of Topeka, passed away on March 21, 2018. Born June 28, 1925 in Rossville, she was the daughter of Melvin and Grace Burress.
Vera married Everett Cutsinger on October 5, 1944 in Oskaloosa, Kansas. Together they owned several businesses including Plaza Cleaners for over 20 years.
Survivors include her son: Larry Cutsinger; granddaughter: Ann (Bradley) Ellebracht and great-grandchildren: Delaney and Benjamin Ellebracht.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2018 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Avenue. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
To leave a special message for Vera's family, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
2018 Softball Schedule
March
27 Vs Jeff West
April
3 @ Riley County
5 @ Santa Fe Trail
5 @ Wabaunsee
10 Vs Manhattan
12 @ St. Marys
20 @ Oskaloosa
25 Vs Silver Lake
30 Vs Wamego
May
8 Vs Rock Creek
14-17 Regional
24-25 State at Manhattan
27 Vs Jeff West
April
3 @ Riley County
5 @ Santa Fe Trail
5 @ Wabaunsee
10 Vs Manhattan
12 @ St. Marys
20 @ Oskaloosa
25 Vs Silver Lake
30 Vs Wamego
May
8 Vs Rock Creek
14-17 Regional
24-25 State at Manhattan
2018 Softball Roster
# Name Year
2 Mia Casadevall 11
3 Elisa Princic 11
4 Michaela Paulsen10
5 Taylor Morelli 10
7 Ashley Douglas 12
9 Betsy Beetz 11
11 Katie Glotzbach 11
12 Jalyn Porter 12
14 Rylee Brecheisen 12
15 Meg Kirk 12
16 Tatum Gentry 9
18 Cala Hill 11
19 Kelcie Kippes 11
20 Erika Hatina 10
21 Gracie Rabe 9
22 Ariel Sherer 12
24 Destiny Bergstresser 9
25 Kinlyn Lundin 10
27 Peyton Price 9
Kayla Davis 9
Mattie Horgan 9
Mallorie Salmon? 9
Head Coach: Adam Roorbach
Assistant Coaches: Paula Stucky & John Nitsch
2 Mia Casadevall 11
3 Elisa Princic 11
4 Michaela Paulsen10
5 Taylor Morelli 10
7 Ashley Douglas 12
9 Betsy Beetz 11
11 Katie Glotzbach 11
12 Jalyn Porter 12
14 Rylee Brecheisen 12
15 Meg Kirk 12
16 Tatum Gentry 9
18 Cala Hill 11
19 Kelcie Kippes 11
20 Erika Hatina 10
21 Gracie Rabe 9
22 Ariel Sherer 12
24 Destiny Bergstresser 9
25 Kinlyn Lundin 10
27 Peyton Price 9
Kayla Davis 9
Mattie Horgan 9
Mallorie Salmon? 9
Head Coach: Adam Roorbach
Assistant Coaches: Paula Stucky & John Nitsch
Luellen Wins KWCA Battle Of Best
From the Capital-Journal:
The Kansas Expocentre’s Landon Arena has
provided some fond memories for Rossville star wrestler Isaiah Luellen
throughout his career.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Kenneth Houck Passes Away
Delia: Kenneth R. Houck,
81, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
He was born June 21, 1936 at rural Delia on the same farm
that he lived on all of his life, the son of Leroy and Elsie W. Jacobson Houck.
Kenneth graduated from Delia High School in 1954.
Kenneth was a farmer and stockman. He
was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church where he had served as an elder.
He was a member of District No. 3 I.H. Collectors Club, the KFHA (Kansas Fur
Harvester Association) and a past member of the Delia Lions Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
On August 17, 1974 he was united in marriage
to Linda Winkler at Tecumseh, She survives of the home. He is also
survived by his son, Chris Houck, Delia.
Funeral
services will be at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the Delia Presbyterian
Church, Delia, Kansas. Interment will be in the Delia Cemetery. Mr.
Houck will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until
7:30 P.M. Wednesday, March 28th at Piper Funeral Home in St.
Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian
Church or to Midland Care and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple
Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
All-MEL Basketball Teams
Boys All MEL Basketball Team
First team
Dillon Byrne, jr., Silver Lake; Ethan Cregan, sr., Silver Lake; Mason Griffin, jr., Silver Lake; Sheldon Hulbert, sr., Rossville; Garren Jackson, jr., Riley County; Chase Nelson, sr., Wabaunsee; Nick Rabe, sr., St. Marys; Austin Rieschick, sr., St. Marys; Martin Vogts, sr., Rock Creek; Carson Zenger, sr., Rock Creek.
Honorable mention
Austin DeWeese, sr., Rock Creek; Mitchell Flanagan, sr., St. Marys; Taegan Sumner, jr., Rossville; Cole Uphoff, sr., Riley County.
Girls All MEL Basketball Team
First team
Marissa Bates, sr., Silver Lake; Emily Earhart, sr., Riley County; Josie Harrison, jr., St. Marys; Caila Hill, jr. Rossville; Logan Hurla, sr., St. Marys; Madelyn Hutley, so., Wabaunsee; Abby Oliver, jr., Wabaunsee; Jalyn Porter, sr., Rossville; Karsen Schultz, sr., Wabaunsee; Tory Thomson, sr., Riley County.
Honorable mention
Maura Buhler, sr., Rossville; Reagan Hurla, jr., St. Marys; Jasmine Hurla, sr., St. Marys; Addy OIiver, jr., Riley County; Laney Scott, jr., Rock Creek; Madison Schoemann, sr., St. Marys; Sarah Thomson, so., Riley County.
First team
Dillon Byrne, jr., Silver Lake; Ethan Cregan, sr., Silver Lake; Mason Griffin, jr., Silver Lake; Sheldon Hulbert, sr., Rossville; Garren Jackson, jr., Riley County; Chase Nelson, sr., Wabaunsee; Nick Rabe, sr., St. Marys; Austin Rieschick, sr., St. Marys; Martin Vogts, sr., Rock Creek; Carson Zenger, sr., Rock Creek.
Honorable mention
Austin DeWeese, sr., Rock Creek; Mitchell Flanagan, sr., St. Marys; Taegan Sumner, jr., Rossville; Cole Uphoff, sr., Riley County.
Girls All MEL Basketball Team
First team
Marissa Bates, sr., Silver Lake; Emily Earhart, sr., Riley County; Josie Harrison, jr., St. Marys; Caila Hill, jr. Rossville; Logan Hurla, sr., St. Marys; Madelyn Hutley, so., Wabaunsee; Abby Oliver, jr., Wabaunsee; Jalyn Porter, sr., Rossville; Karsen Schultz, sr., Wabaunsee; Tory Thomson, sr., Riley County.
Honorable mention
Maura Buhler, sr., Rossville; Reagan Hurla, jr., St. Marys; Jasmine Hurla, sr., St. Marys; Addy OIiver, jr., Riley County; Laney Scott, jr., Rock Creek; Madison Schoemann, sr., St. Marys; Sarah Thomson, so., Riley County.
Merle DeLong Passes Away
Merle Elwin "Pop" DeLong Merle E. "Pop" DeLong passed away at the Rossville Nursing Center on March 15, 2018 at the age of 93.
He was born on March 8, 1925 at Strawn, Kansas the son of Roy A. DeLong and Tracy Hazel Phillips DeLong Merle was one of eight children, Lester C. DeLong, Bertha DeLong Claycamp O'Conner, Roy Amos DeLong, Laura DeLong Dalrymple, Mary Lou DeLong Atherly, Wendall Dean DeLong, and Hazel DeLong Lynn. All have preceded him in death except for Mary Lou and Hazel.
Merle married JoAnn Bell in 1945. To this union was born five children; Carolyn DeLong Rogers-husband Roy, Alice DeLong Sprague-husband Tom, Patsy DeLong Fulghum-husband Robert, Charles DeLong-wife Kathy, Larry DeLong-wife Susan. This marriage dissolved in 1965.
In 1967 Merle married Dolly Becker Bennett. He became the stepfather to Dolly's four children; Debra Medlock, Eldon Bennett (deceased), Daphne Euglow, and Robert Bennett-wife Janet. Merle and Dolly celebrated their fiftieth Anniversary on September 29, 2017.
Merle leaves behind his wife Dolly, children, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He began his life in farming, later went into construction, and retired from the Topeka Street Department. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and the great outdoors. He was also an avid storyteller whether real or fiction and kept his grandchildren entertained. He will be truly missed by all.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
He was born on March 8, 1925 at Strawn, Kansas the son of Roy A. DeLong and Tracy Hazel Phillips DeLong Merle was one of eight children, Lester C. DeLong, Bertha DeLong Claycamp O'Conner, Roy Amos DeLong, Laura DeLong Dalrymple, Mary Lou DeLong Atherly, Wendall Dean DeLong, and Hazel DeLong Lynn. All have preceded him in death except for Mary Lou and Hazel.
Merle married JoAnn Bell in 1945. To this union was born five children; Carolyn DeLong Rogers-husband Roy, Alice DeLong Sprague-husband Tom, Patsy DeLong Fulghum-husband Robert, Charles DeLong-wife Kathy, Larry DeLong-wife Susan. This marriage dissolved in 1965.
In 1967 Merle married Dolly Becker Bennett. He became the stepfather to Dolly's four children; Debra Medlock, Eldon Bennett (deceased), Daphne Euglow, and Robert Bennett-wife Janet. Merle and Dolly celebrated their fiftieth Anniversary on September 29, 2017.
Merle leaves behind his wife Dolly, children, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He began his life in farming, later went into construction, and retired from the Topeka Street Department. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and the great outdoors. He was also an avid storyteller whether real or fiction and kept his grandchildren entertained. He will be truly missed by all.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Shelly Buhler New Hayden President
After
18 years as an elected official, Shawnee County commissioner Shelly Buhler
said, she is “thrilled for the opportunity” to serve as Hayden High School’s
next president.
“It’s time for a new direction and to do
something different,” Buhler, 53, said Tuesday. “This was definitely a
calling.”
Hayden officials confirmed Buhler will be
the Catholic school’s first female president. She was recommended for the job
by the school’s board of trustees and officially appointed by Archbishop Joseph
Naumann, of the Kansas City, Kan., diocese. She will officially take over July
1 but will begin transitioning into the position beginning April 1. Current
president Matt Schambari will serve out the rest of the school year.
Buhler, who was elected as county
commissioner in 2007, said she will serve out the remainder of her term, which
ends in January. Her successor will be elected in November.
Buhler, a former mayor of Rossville, said
she decided toward the end of last year that she likely wouldn’t seek another
term representing the county’s District 1. She said she started thinking about
what she would do next, then was approached about the Hayden position.
“I prayed about it and decided to submit my
name,” Buhler said.
“We’re fortunate to have had many
high-quality candidates to consider,” Lawrence Martin, chairman of the Hayden
board of trustees, said in a statement. “Shelly rose to the top because of her
unique combination of experience, educational background and long history of
selfless service. She’s known as a collaborative leader who also knows how to
get things done.”
Buhler said she plans to build on
Schambari’s accomplishments but will also listen to students, parents and
community members “to build on the strong tradition of Hayden.”
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Wilma Smith Passes Away
Wilma K. Smith died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the St. Marys Manor at the age of 99. She was born January 14, 1919 to Matt and Edith Dalrymple Knedlik at Barnes, Kansas. She attended Poverty Knoll grade school and graduated from Barnes High School in 1936 the valedictorian of her class and was also named Most Outstanding Student. She attended Washburn College and Strickler’s Business College.
She married Vern Smith of Topeka on April 17, 1943. At that time, he was in the Signal Corps attached to the Air Corps and stationed at Tampa, Florida and she was working in the office of Sales Commissary at Ft. Riley. Later she joined him in Tampa where she worked for L.E. Alford, CPA, and later in the offices of the Army and Navy Stores. When her husband was transferred to Myrtle Beach, SC. she went with him and also went to Fresno, CA. where he was stationed at Pinedale Airbase and she worked in the Civilian Personnel Office at Hammer Airbase Field.
Returning to Topeka after the war, she was employed at the Central Press-Pictorial office for three years, then as a secretary to Bessie Brooks West, Kansas State University.
After the birth of her son, Terry Vern Smith, she returned to Central Press-Pictorial where she worked until they moved to St. Marys in 1963, when they purchased the Chevrolet dealership. She was the business manager for the dealership and she continued as the business manager for the new owner when the business was sold in 1969. She retired in 1990.
After the death of her husband on March 4, 1998, she traveled both in the US and foreign countries. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Literary Club, FCE, the Ladies Golf Club, Tuesday Afternoon Bridge group, American Legion Auxiliary of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 in Rossville and several domino groups. She also was a volunteer at the library.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters and her husband.
She is survived by her son, Terry and his wife Suzanne Smith of Urich, MO; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Private interment will be in the Rochester Cemetery, Topeka. Mrs. Smith will lie in state on Thursday from 1:00 until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church or Kaw Better Home FCE Scholarship Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences please go to :
Monday, March 19, 2018
Donald Glotzbach Passes Away
Donald Joseph “Don” Glotzbach, 87, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at his rural Paxico home.
He was born July 14, 1930 in the same rural house that he died in, the son of Victor Charles and Frances Elizabeth Hund Glotzbach. Don graduated from Paxico High School in 1948. He served in the United States Army.
Don was a farmer and stockman. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newbury. He had served many years on the Newbury Township board and on the Sacred Heart Cemetery board. Don was a member of the Stockgrowers State Bank Board of Directors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Viola Marstall, an infant son, James Michael and a son, Joseph Paul Glotzbach.
On November 13, 1954 he was united in marriage to Lila Mae Arington at Dawson, NE. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his children, Mary (Warren) Nold, Savannah, MO., Beth Glotzbach, Paxico, David (Wille) Glotzbach, Maple Hill and Dan Glotzbach, Rossville; his daughter-in-law, Carol Glotzbach, Council Grove; a sister, Julia O’Connor, Topeka; grandchildren, Jeremy (his fiancée`, Allyson), Will, Megan, Danielle, Katie, Christi (Tyler) and Dana (Nick); many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newbury. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Mr. Glotzbach will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until the rosary at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences please go to:
Taylor Kirk In WU Softball Games
Washburn U. played four softball games over the weekend. Rossville's Taylor Kirk played first base and batted in the fourth spot in all four games.
1. Washburn defeated Wayne State 6-3
Taylor Kirk had 2 hits (single and home run), 2 runs, and 2 RBIs in 4 At Bats.
2. Washburn defeated Norther State 6-5.
Taylor Kirk had 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 BB, and 1 RBI in three at bats. Taylor hit a solo homer in the bottom of the 7th inning to win the game that was tied after 6 innings.
3. Washburn lost to Concordia-St Paul 4-3
Taylor Kirk had one BB in 3 at bats.
4. Washburn defeated Upper Iowa U. 2-1.
Taylor Kirk had 3 at bats, o hits, and left on base one time.
1. Washburn defeated Wayne State 6-3
Taylor Kirk had 2 hits (single and home run), 2 runs, and 2 RBIs in 4 At Bats.
2. Washburn defeated Norther State 6-5.
Taylor Kirk had 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 BB, and 1 RBI in three at bats. Taylor hit a solo homer in the bottom of the 7th inning to win the game that was tied after 6 innings.
3. Washburn lost to Concordia-St Paul 4-3
Taylor Kirk had one BB in 3 at bats.
4. Washburn defeated Upper Iowa U. 2-1.
Taylor Kirk had 3 at bats, o hits, and left on base one time.
Saturday, March 17, 2018
3A All Class Girls Basketball Teams
The Capital-Journal has published their all class girls basketball teams. There were no MEL players on the first three teams, but the following MEL players did receive Honorable Mention for 3A:
Marissa Bates, sr., Silver Lake; Emily Earhart, sr., Riley County; Josie Harrison, jr., St. Marys; Caila Hill, jr., Rossville; Logan Hurla, sr., St. Marys; Tori Thomson, sr., Riley County.
Marissa Bates, sr., Silver Lake; Emily Earhart, sr., Riley County; Josie Harrison, jr., St. Marys; Caila Hill, jr., Rossville; Logan Hurla, sr., St. Marys; Tori Thomson, sr., Riley County.
Boys Golf Roster For 2018
Top returners from last year are Cory Hadsall, sr.; Nathan Dohrman, sr.; Jarrett Ingwerson, sr. Hadsall is a three-year letterman who was All-Mid-East League performer. The Bulldawgs were Mid-East league champions last year.
The complete roster is as follows:
Cory Hadsall 12
Nathan Dorhman 12
Jarrett Ingwerson 12
Perry Foster 12
Nick Brummer 12
Justin Jordan 11
Trevor Cunningham 10
Jimmy Hester 10
Kris Brown 9
Garret Minihan 9
Dawson Connell 9
Taegan Miller 9
Dylan Rietcheck 9
Chris VanderPutten 9
Head Coach: Greg Marney
Asst. Coach: Eric Anderson
Manager: Aidn Baumchen
The complete roster is as follows:
Cory Hadsall 12
Nathan Dorhman 12
Jarrett Ingwerson 12
Perry Foster 12
Nick Brummer 12
Justin Jordan 11
Trevor Cunningham 10
Jimmy Hester 10
Kris Brown 9
Garret Minihan 9
Dawson Connell 9
Taegan Miller 9
Dylan Rietcheck 9
Chris VanderPutten 9
Head Coach: Greg Marney
Asst. Coach: Eric Anderson
Manager: Aidn Baumchen
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