Cecil Johnson Passes Away

Cecil Johnson was born on February 10, 1933 and passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019.   Cecil was a resident of Holton, Kansas at the time of passing.

Cecil attended school in Oklahoma.

He was the past master of the Rossville Masonic Lodge and a current member of the Masonic Lodge 393 in Mayetta. A cremation is planned with burial at a later date.

Winter Royalty Crowning

Winter Royalty will be crowned during halftime of the Feb. 14 boys basketball game against Riley Co. 

MEL Wrestling Tournament

Mid East League Wrestling Tournament, Feb 8, 2019

Team results

Round 1 — Rossville 56, St. Marys 12; Silver Lake 66, Wabaunsee 12; Riley County 51, Rock Creek 26.

Round 2 — Silver Lake 78, St. Marys 0; Rock Creek 54, Wabaunsee 18; Riley County 39, Rossville 32.

Round 3 — Wabaunsee 30, St. Marys 18; Silver Lake 42, Riley County 31; Rossville 48, Rock Creek 36.

Round 4 — Rock Creek 62, St. Marys 6; Riley County 72, Wabaunsee 9; Silver Lake 40, Rossville 21.

Round 5 — Riley County 72, St. Marys 6; Rossville 54, Wabaunsee 14; Silver Lake 51, Rock Creek 26.

Team results 

1. Silver Lake;
2. Riley County;
3. Rossville;
4. Rock Creek;
5. Wabaunsee;
6. St. Marys.

Individual placers

106 — 1. C. Hurla, Rossville; 2. Fief, Riley County.
113  — 1. Z. Archer, Rossville; 2. Thelwell, Riley County.
120 — 1. Gentry, Rossville; 2. Shoup, Rock Creek.
126 — 1. Allen, Silver Lake; 2. A. Archer, Rossville.
132 — 1. Schroeder, Silver Lake; 2. Roark, Riley County.
138 — 1. Burenheide, Rock Creek; 2. Cook, Silver Lake.
145 — 1. Richard, Riley County; 2. Nold, Rock Creek.
152 — 1. Kruger, Silver Lake; 2. Lindell, Riley County.
160 — 1. Wallin, Wabaunsee; 2. Barnes, Riley County.
170 — 1. Waggoner, Riley County; 2. Schwarz, Silver Lake.
182 — 1. Rakestraw, Silver Lake; 2. Smith, Rock Creek.
195 — 1. Davoren, Rossville; 2. McCoy, Riley County.
220 — 1. Remer, Silver Lake; 2. Stanley, Rock Creek.
285 — 1. Griffin, Rock Creek; 2. Corp, Wabaunsee.

Heidi Nitsch Record Day

From the Cowley Courier Traveler, 3/21/18 

Cowley College sophomore shortstop Heidi Nitsch had a record-setting day at the plate Friday against Kansas City before most of the players had an at-bat.

Nitsch homered in her first three at-bats in the first game of a Jayhawk East doubleheader, including a three-run shot and a grand slam in the bottom of the second inning of Cowley’s 21-3 rout of the Lady Blue Devils at Lady Tigers Field.

The Lady Tigers swept the twinbill, taking the nightcap 10-2.

The No. 3 batter in the lineup, Nitsch stepped to the plate with two out in the bottom of the first inning and lofted a solo home run to spark a five-run, two-out rally for put the Lady Tigers (14-11, 5-1 Jayhawk East).

That was just a prelude of things to come.

Nitsch followed a single to Brianna Fuchs and a walk to LaTaylah Perez with a three-run blast with nobody out in the bottom of the second.

The Lady Tigers sent 19 batters to the plate in the inning, and 14 of them scored.

Nitsch was far from finished, smacking a grand slam with one out in the frame.

The two home runs and seven RBI tied Cowley records for one inning.

Silver Lake Boys BB At Rossville (updated)

Rossville     10      8     17    17    -    52
Silver Lake  20    16    14    12    -    62

Rossville scoring:
Sumner          7 (1)   3-9     18
Reeves          4         1-3       9
Horak             0         2-2       2
Badura           4         5-5     13
Brown            1 (1)    0-0       3
Sowers          2          3-4       7  
Totals           18 (2)  14-23   52

Video of the game can be seen at:  https://www.wibw.com/content/sports/KPZ-Silver-Lake--505602261.html

Silver Lake Girls BB at Rossville (update

The RHS girls basketball team lost to the Silver Lake Eagles 41-33 on Feb. 8, 2019

Rossville        7    12      4    10   -  33
Silver Lake  10    12      9    10    -  41

Rossville scoring:
Rodehorst        1         2-2      4
Hatina               1         0-2      2
Rabe                  1         4-8      6
Zemek               1 (1)   0-0      3
Hill                    4 (1)   7-9     16
Shultz                1         0-0     2

Video of the game can be seen at:  https://www.wibw.com/content/sports/KPZ-Silver-Lake-Rossville-G-505586101.html

Chance & Jennifer Cantillon Have A Girl

Chance and Jennifer Cantillon are the proud parents of a new baby girl born Feb. 7 at Stormont-Vail.

Cody Dyche To Play For McPherson

RHS senior Cody Dyche, son of Gid and Kristy Dyche,  has signed a Letter of Intent to play football at McPherson College.

Wrestling Honor Roll By CJ Online

Area Wrestling Honor Roll by Capital Journal Feb. 7, 2019

106 — Sonntag, Tonganoxie, 33-4; J. Barnes, Holton, 29-6; M. Scholz, Atchison County, 28-5; Green, Baldwin, 28-11; Z. Archer, Rossville, 27-4; Koppes, Clay Center, 26-2; K. Stroda, Abilene, 24-13; Kemling, Concordia, 21-9; Rodgers, Council Grove, 21-10; Ragland, Pleasant Ridge, 19-5; M. Broyles, Burlington, 19-14

113 — W. Stroda, Abilene, 34-3; VanValkenburg, White City, 30-3; Taylor, Manhattan, 29-5; Anguish, Concordia, 22-13; Elliott, Wellsville, 21-6; Adcock, Holton, 21-11; Ju. Rakestraw, Silver Lake, 21-16; Gentry, Rossville, 19-14; Kalivoda, Clay Center, 19-15; Thelwell, Riley County, 18-8

120 — Rowe, Santa Fe Trail, 33-3; Sauder, Manhattan, 29-12; Ev. Totty, Burlington, 27-3; A. Archer, Rossville, 25-5; Rogers, Chase County, 25-8; Novotny, Marysville, 24-9; Johnson, Council Grove, 23-3; Cay. Jackson, Holton, 21-12; Page, Atchison County, 19-11; Rebant, Atchison, 16-12

126 — Allen, Silver Lake, 30-6; Crownover, Marysville, 28-6; Hurla, Rossville, 28-8; Fincher, Free State, 25-4; Buckridge, Emporia, 22-6; Co. Bacon, Council Grove, 22-7; Berkenmeier, Burlington, 22-11; Tholstrup, Clay Center, 21-8; G. Jackson, Riley County, 21-14

132 — K. Roush, Holton, 31-5; Ewing, Wellsville, 28-3; Et. Totty, Burlington, 28-3; Bammes, Manhattan, 25-14; Sales, Council Grove, 23-0; C. Smith, Atchison County, 23-8; B. Horn, Riverside, 21-4; Stephen, Tonganoxie, 21-15; Streeter, Free State, 19-9; Schroeder, Silver Lake, 19-12; Williams, Mission Valley, 19-12; Culbert, Burlingame, 16-0; Culbertson, Rossville, 16-13; J. Broyles, Baldwin, 16-14

138 — Crome, Marysville, 33-4; Knitter, Clay Center, 27-12; Twombly, Rossville, 24-13; Mitchell, Manhattan, 24-15; Burenheide, Rock Creek, 20-4; Metcalfe, Perry-Lecompton, 19-8; Greenfield, Santa Fe Trail, 19-9; Cook, Silver Lake, 19-12; Randles, Abilene, 18-11

195 — Champoux, Marysville, 32-2; Davoren, Rossville, 27-4; Remer, Silver Lake, 26-8; Houston, Manhattan, 26-9; Baker, Emporia, 23-8; Gagnon, Council Grove, 21-12; Adeleye, Junction City, 19-2; Searcy, Tonganoxie, 19-2; J. Grame, Mission Valley, 19-8

Randy Viergever (76) Passes Away

Randy L. Viergever, 61, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019, at his home surrounded by his friends and family. 

Randy was born September 26, 1957, in Topeka, KS, to Donald Allen and Anna Mae (Walthall) Viergever. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1976. Randy married Karen Liggett on October 21, 1978. Together they had a daughter, Lisa Marie on September 19, 1984. He worked at Jeffrey Energy Center from 1977 to 1984. Upon leaving he started Viergever Trucking for which he contracted with Kansas Sand and Concrete for 32 years. He enjoyed coaching softball for his daughter’s team for several years. Randy was a loyal friend and will be missed by many. 

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Randy is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen Viergever; daughter, Lisa Viergever; father, Donald Allen Viergever, Sr.; brother, Donald Allen (Laura) Viergever, Jr.; sister, Theresa Viergever; and many nieces and nephews. 

A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2019, at Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions. Interment will follow at Dover Cemetery, Dover, Kansas. The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. 

At Randy’s request, please dress casual (Jeans and boots welcome).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Willard Community Baptist Church, 107 Wabaunsee Road, Topeka, KS 66615.

To leave condolences,  go to:   https://www.parkerpricefh.com/Obituary/168355/Randy-Viergever/Topeka-Kansas

KWCA Rankings

This week's KWCA rankings for 321A are out.

1. Colby
2. Eureka
3. Norton
4. Hoxie
5. Plainville
6. Sabetha
7. Rossville
8. Riley Co.
9. Wellsville
10. Oberlin

106#    Zach Archer  2nd
120#    Alex Archer  5th
195#    Kody Davoren  4th

Osage City Girls Basketball

Rossville   13    12    14    6  -  45
Osage City  0      7      3    5  -  15

Rossville scoring:
Paulsen       1     0-0   2
Streit           1     0-0   2
Rodehorst  2     1-2    5
Rabe            1     1-4    3
Zemek         1     1-2    3
Hill            12     2-2 26
Morelli        1     0-0   2
Stults           1     0-0   2

Osage City Boys Basketball

Rossville hosted Osage City Feb. 5 and ended up on the losing end of a 57-38 score.

Rossville      8    12    5    13  -  38
Osage City 16    16  10    15  -  57

Helen Brock Passes Away

Helen Grace Brock (Volz) continued quietly on her journey to be with her God on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Midland Hospice House, surrounded by her family. She was born September 26, 1923, the only child of David Volz and Mary Volz (Frederick), in Richardson County, Nebraska.

Helen started school in Nebraska, then moved with her parents to a farm near Powhattan, KS. She graduated from Powhattan High School and Clarke’s Business School in Topeka. Her first job was with Security Benefit Insurance Company. She married Martin Brock in November 1942. They eventually settled in Delia, KS, where they raised their family. She was the organist at Sacred Heart Church for many years. She also served as Delia’s City Clerk for many years and was an Avon representative. After all of her children were in school, Helen went back to work. She especially enjoyed her years working for the Kansas Corporation Commission.

After Martin died in 1976, Helen moved to Topeka to be closer to family  and became a member of Most Pure Hear of Mary Catholic Church.  She participated in various activities, including square dancing and singing in the New Beginnings Choir. She loved to travel and was able to make several trips to different parts of the world. Helen supported her children and grandchildren in all of their endeavors, and loved watching all of her grandchildren’s events—sporting and otherwise.

Martin and Helen had 13 children, including three sets of twins. Survivors include twins Mary Coleen Oberle (Jerome), Overland Park, and Margaret Kathleen (Katie) Lutz (Larry, Sr.), Timothy Brock (Nancy), Topeka, Barbara Hum (Ray), Ooltewah, TN, Sheila Stueve, Daniel Brock, Topeka, David Brock, Wylie, TX, twins Gregory Brock, San Ramon, CA, and Deborah Brock, Topeka, and Terence Brock (Ann Merise), Agency, MO. Survivors also include 23 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren, living from one end of the country to the other.

Helen was pre-deceased by her parents, her husband, and three children, twins Patrick and Michael, and Mary Theresa. She was also pre-deceased by two grandchildren.

Services will be Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Sacred Heart Oratory, Delia, KS, with visitation at 10:30, rosary at 11:00, and funeral Mass at 11:30. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Marys. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sacred Heart Oratory in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS 66536.

The family would like to thank The University of Kansas St. Francis Campus and Midland Hospice for the care given to Helen in her final days.