Football Season Begins

The new school is getting close and it is time for Dawg football.  Following are early dates on the schedule.
8-13    First Day of practice.
8/16    First Day of classes.
8/24    Back The Dawgs night,
8/31    First game of season at Centrailia.

Briar Gullum At AAU Jr. Olympics

    Briar  Gillum, daughter of Scott and Colleen Gillum,  competed in the AAU Jr Olympics at Drake University July 31. She placed 2nd in a field of 70 in the 14 yr old age division for the shot put.

    Briar will be a freshman at RHS in September.

Linda (Dennis) Rasch Passes Away

A beautiful life was cut short Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Linda Dennis Rasch died just two days after her birthday. She was born June 18, 1941 in Kingston, Oklahoma to Lois and Carlice Dennis. She was raised in Oklahoma and Kansas with her surviving siblings, Wendyl Dennis, Pete Dennis and her only sister, Sue Dennis Marchant.  

Linda married the love of her life, Wayne, in 1961. While Wayne finished his college career, Linda provided a home for him and their children. Wayne was commissioned into the Army through the ROTC program. The Army brought the Rasch family to Augusta, Georgia. They moved to Athens in 1973. 

Linda's career life was all about helping and enjoying people. She taught pre-school at First Presbyterian Church for many years. Her path changed and she began working for The Elephant Trunk, dressing young children, most of whom she had taught. After children's clothing, she made the change to adults. Linda worked at Heery's Clothes Closet for over 20 years. Countless loyal friends and customers wanted Linda to dress them. After retiring a few years ago, she enjoyed volunteering at her church, playing bridge, and spending quality time with her many friends. Her family was her heart and the core of her life. Linda was a genuine, generous, Christian woman, always thinking of others before herself. 

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Wayne Rasch. Her children Paul Rasch (Shirley), Chad Rasch, John David Rasch (Jennifer), and her only daughter Linsey Rasch Jarrett (Johnny) also survive Linda. She lost her beloved son, Brad Rasch just over a year ago. Also surviving Linda are her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Carli Rasch Bushoven (Scott), Millican Dennis Jarrett, Seele Hayes Jarrett, Hayes Bushoven, Wells Bushoven, Carrie Savage and Sutton Cummins. Several nieces and nephews in Oklahoma and Kansas also survive Linda. 

A memorial service is planned for Monday, June 25, 2018 at 11 in the morning at Frist United Methodist Church in Athens, Georgia. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. 

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Weekday Preschool at 327 N. Lumpkin Street, Athens, Georgia 30601. 

Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 

Online condolences can be expressed at:

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/athens-ga/linda-rasch-7891940

A news article of her death is at:  http://www.onlineathens.com/news/20180621/athens-woman-killed-in-2-vehicle-crash-in-oconee-county

Linda and her family moved from OK to Rossville about 1960 where she met and married Wayne Rasch (RHS class of 1960).

Riley Timmons Passes Away

Riley N. Timmons, 81, returned home Monday, July 30, 2018. He was born October 20, 1936 in Belvue, Kansas the son of Pearl Roberta (Heston) and Melvin A. Timmons, Sr. Riley attended State Street Elementary and Holliday Jr. High. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1959 where he received his GED.


Riley always had a smile on his face. He was called "Smiley" Riley in Rossville. He enjoyed road trips, riding his Harley-Davidson, naps and he loved to eat. He was a generous man, loved God and his family. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and was ready to give the shirt off his back for someone in need. 

Riley had many jobs including selling newspapers, working at Sears, Topeka Flour Mill, Union Pacific Railroad, Marlett Trailers and Great Bend Feedlot.

Riley married Madalyn "Mickey" McNeill on July 15, 1955 (died 2005). From this marriage was born a daughter, Vonn Char-Ree. Riley also married Darlene Wilhelm (died 2011) and Gina Medina (died 2016).

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Melvin, Jr.; sister, Florence and a few nephews. Survivors include daughter Char-Ree (Jerry) Cozart, Pahrump, Nevada; four grandchildren: Ryan (Brienna) Schmidt, Pampa, Texas; Andrea (Missy) Hoskins, Ridgecrest, California; Monique (Matt) Cozart, Pahump, Nevada and Jake Cozart of Norfolk, Virginia; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings: Shirley Nance, Utah; Marcia Aubert, Gary Timmons, Sr.; Barbara Timmons, Topeka; Judy Broesch, Wisconsin; Sharon (Denny) Elke, Minnesota and Karen (Ray) Wooda II, North Carolina; 36 nieces and nephews, many great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. 

Riley's wishes were to be cremated.

Graveside services will be at Wamego Cemetery, Wamego, Kansas on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 3:00 pm.

St. Stanislaus Parish Picnic Aug 11

St. Stanislaus Parish Picnic 

3 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 

Dekat Hall, 703 S. Main St., Rossville 

Beer Garden, Bingo and Silent Auction. 

A delicious dinner of pork loin or chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, 
green beans, homemade rolls, fresh veggies and dessert will be served 4 to 6:30 p.m. 

Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. 

Information: (785) 584-6612 or 7ststanislaus@gmail.com. 

Cost: $4-$10.

Car Show At TCF

Tall Corn Festival  Rumble Car Show 

6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 

Handmade trophies 

Food and drinks served at the Legion 

For info, call (785) 584-6177.

Frank Kennedy Passes Away

    It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Frank J. Kennedy of Rossville, Kansas, who passed away on July 28th 2018. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

   You may also light a candle in honor of Frank J. Kennedy or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

    To leave condolences,  go to:  http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/frank-j-kennedy/

Ryoko Newsham Passes Away

    Rossville–Ryoko Takahashi Newsham left her earthly home for her eternal home on July 28, 2018. 
    She was born December 13, 1935 to Tsuru Oda  and Nikichi Takahashi in Masuda-machi, Akitaken, Japan. She was the eldest daughter and fourth of nine children. She married Charles Leroy Newsham on August 1, 1960 in Tokyo, Japan. She was a military wife and homemaker until the youngest of her four children began school. She then worked at Frito Lay in Topeka, KS for over 24 years before retiring, traveling and spending time with her growing family. Her greatest pride and joy were her grandchildren and she was very active in all of their lives. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church, loved playing BINGO and all types of art, especially oil painting, sewing and knitting. She always said it was a wonderful life.  
    She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister. She is survived by sisters Eiko Suzuki, Seiko Tanimura and Kuniko Takahashi all of Japan. Her legacy will live on through her loving husband of 58 years, Charlie, of Rossville, KS; daughters Ruth (Dave) Puvogel of Prescott, AZ, Doris (Kirk) Wagner of Wichita, KS, and Laura (Tony) Clarke of Bradford, PA; son Mike (Barb) Newsham of Rossville, KS; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren: David Wayne, Christina and Saron Puvogel; Nick, Kelly and Ronin Puvogel; Megan, Eric and Sophia Smith; Derek Swope; Gina, Graham, Nora and Nolan Patterson; Sheldon and Teresa Newsham; Jarret Clarke; and Courtney Clarke.  
    Memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 2, 2018 at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery near Ashland, NE. Mrs. Newsham will lie in state and the family will receive friends at the church from 9:00 until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either Oakley Place of Rossville or Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com

Shawnee Co. Fair Starts Thur.

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Fair starts Thursday at the Kansas Expocentre. Exhibits and competitions run through Sunday.

Thousands of kids enter the Shawnee County Fair each year. These include a variety of projects like showing animals, baking, table setting, photography and much more.

"A lot of people think 4-H is cows and pigs and such like that, but there is everything from bugs to rocks to legos. You know there's rabbits, chickens, the whole nine yards," said Dawson Schaefer, a member of the Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club.

Schaefer is entering his dog, Pepper, in to the dog showing competition this year. He's spent five years training him and this is his last year in the program. Schaefer's sister Elizabeth will take over training Pepper next year.

The fair runs through Sunday when the 4-H King and Queen will be crowned at 1pm.  Click here for more information on the Shawnee County Fair

John Seibert Passes Away

John Seibert, 81, of Topeka, KS died Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born January 21, 1937 in Topeka the son of William and Magdalena (Ruhl) Seibert.

John was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

He retired from the Topeka Fire Department Station #1 in North Topeka. When John wasn't putting in his time at the fire station he stayed busy as a meter reader, videotaping weddings, graduations, school plays and varies sporting events, enjoying photography and spending time outside and going for walks.

John married Barbara Ann Schiffelbein on March 14, 1958 in Topeka. She preceded him in death on September 26, 2009. He is survived by his children, Cheryl (Jerry) Jones, Phyllis (Joe) Gaines, Paula (Doug) Gartner, Tim Seibert, eleven grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son, John E. Seibert along with seven siblings, Bill Seibert, Marty Lewis, Clarence Seibert, Bob Seibert, Joey Seibert, Rosie Kisner and Teresa Ashley.

The family will receive friends after 9:00 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. Following the rosary, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at the church where the Topeka Fire Department will conduct a Last Call Ceremony in his honor. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Restoration Fund, sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603.

Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. John John Seibert Seibert

TCF Flier

Tall Corn Festival Aug 10-12 2018

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Taylor Bittner on Dean's Honor Roll

    Taylor A Bittner of Rossville was on the Wichita U. Dean's Honor Roll.  A GPA of 3.5 is required to be named to the Dean's Honor Roll.

Stephen Paxton Passes Away

Stephen A Paxton, 63, passed away at his home on Friday, July 13, 2018.

Steve was born July 9, 1955, in Topeka, KS. He attended Highland Park High School and then served in the army.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Paxton; mother, Martha L. Paxton; and brother, Rick Paxton. Steve is survived by his sister, Becky Roth of Phoenix.

He will be laid to rest Friday, July 20th at Rossville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Jalyn Porter (18) Gets P.O.E. Scholarship

   The local P. O. E. Chapter HX of Rossville has given over 115 scholarships  to girls from St. Marys, Rossville, and Silver Lake.
    Jalyn Porter, daughter of Dusty and Jodi Porter was the recipient at Rossville High.
    Marci Schoemann, daughter of Scott and Daphne Schoemann was the St. Marys High winner.
    The Silver Lake recipients were Olivia English, daughter of Chris and Jill English and Nicole Gerber,  daughter of Doug and Michele Gerber.