Lucinda Mitchell Passes Away

    Lucinda "Cindy" Mitchell, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.
    She was born October 8, 1957, in Topeka, KS, to Jesus and Mary Barranco. She was a graduate of Seaman High School. Cindy married the love of her life, Christopher "Chris" Mitchell on March 17, 1982. She was an avid reader and had a one of a kind sense of humor that left everyone wanting to sit just a few minutes longer around the kitchen table. She loved music, going to concerts and getting dressed up. From the moment she met Chris, they were inseparable. They never spent much time apart and it was a rare sighting to see one without the other. In addition to being a devoted wife, Cindy was also a dedicated mother and grandmother who loved her children and grandchildren fiercely.
    She is survived by her husband, Chris; Daughters, Tara James (Ray), Jade Mitchell (Valerie Owens), Kimber Graf (Kenny); Grandchildren, Kylie, Kenneth "Turbo" and Karter Graf; Brother, Al Barranco. To the friends we love and she treated as her own, Jerrica Barber, Trevor Wehner, Trent Fiedler, Travis Richie and Olivia Phinney, no matter the length of time that had passed, she always asked about you.
    Services will be held on March 27, 2021, 10:00am at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 703 Main St., Rossville, KS 66533.

William Harris Passes Away

     Rossville---William "Bill" Leon Harris, 82, passed away at his rural Rossville home on March 16, 2021.

     Bill was born on February 2, 1939, in Girard, Kansas, to Bud Leon and Florence Ellen (Westhoff) Harris and lived most of his childhood in Hepler, Kansas, except for a few years when his family moved to Weiser, Idaho. He returned to Hepler from Weiser in 1951 to help his grandparents on the family farm. He graduated from Hepler High School and Pittsburg State University. Bill served in the US Army after graduating college in 1961.

     On December 30, 1961, Bill married Patricia Ann Hazen in Walnut, Kansas. To this union the couple was blessed with five children.

     During his lifetime, Bill was a valued employee for several companies, including Phillips Petroleum, Kansas City, MO; McNally Manufacturing, Pittsburg, KS; Sinclair Oil Co., Independence, KS; The Capper Foundation, Topeka; owner of Mercury Messengers, Topeka, and for over 60 years was the owner of Harris Accounting & Tax Service, previously in Carbondale, KS and most recently in Rossville, KS.

     Bill was very civic-minded. He served: on the Carbondale Housing Authority; as a board member of the Topeka Daycare Association; on the Carbondale Athletic Association; as an elected Carbondale city council member; and was a Hunter Safety instructor. Bill was a member of the Carbondale Chapter of Lions Club International and had been honored with a lifetime membership and awarded with the Melvin Jones Fellow for dedicated Humanitarian Services.  

     Always active, Bill, enjoyed playing slow-pitch softball into his 40's, camping, fishing, and was an avid hunter making numerous trips to Wisconsin over the years to deer hunt with his brother, Don. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family, gardening, and was always quick to teach something new to anyone who would listen. Luckily, his only son Ron is following in his footsteps with his willingness to share his knowledge, but he does have large shoes to fill.

     Bill was preceded in death by his parents; niece Danielle Harris; sister Elaine O'Brien; brother-in-law Charlie Bird; and brother Donald Harris. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, of the home. Other survivors include his children: Robin Harris, Topeka; Stacy (Sheri) Harris, Waterloo, IA; Terri (Dan) Hostetler, Salina; Ronald (Kari) Harris, Topeka; and Debra (Russ) Miller, Rossville. Also surviving are siblings: Sandra Bird, Gladstone, MO; Larry (Lois) Harris, Duncan, OK; Jean Nichols (special friend Ron Gates), Girard; sister-in-law Penny Harris, Neillsville, WI; and brother-in-law Bernard (Beverly) O'Brien, Hepler; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

     Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon on Friday, March 26, 2021, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Topeka. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 25 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Mary's, Kansas, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Lions Club International - Carbondale Chapter, Midland Hospice, or Joseph A. Cates Pulmonary Fibrosis Research--University of Kansas Medical Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Mary's, KS 66536.

     To view Bill's full obituary and leave a message for the family online, please visit www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Walk, Run, Auction For Cody On Sat.

Rossville native Cody Lambotte was diagnosed with ALS in 2017.

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Community leaders in Rossville hope a little “color” will boost the spirits of one of their own battling a rare neurological disease.

A Color Walk/Run and Auction will take place Saturday at Rossville Grade School.

Proceeds from the event will help cover mounting medical expenses for Rossville native Cody Lambotte, a former Kaw Valley USD 321 PE teacher, wrestling coach, and football coach.

Day-of registration for the Color Walk/Run will begin at 12 p.m., with the event starting at 1 p.m.

Those not participating in the walk/run are welcome to bid on multiple items in the silent auction. Lunch will also be available for purchase.

For more information, or to pre-register for the walk, contact:

Mallory & Kyle Hammer at 785-249-7364

Scott & Cathy Hammer at 785-249-0811

or John & Cindi Mitchell at 785-220-4019

The entry fee for the Color Walk/Run is $25, and a t-shirt will be provided with each registration (while supplies last).

Copyright 2021 WIBW. All rights reserved

Mark Rebegila Of St. Marys Charged

 A federal criminal complaint quotes a witness as alleging Mark Roger Rebegila, of St. Marys, sat in a lawmaker's chair and stole a bottle of liquor while taking part in the Jan. 6 riot inside the U.S. Capitol. 

Federal court records show Rebegila was arrested Monday in Topeka on an outstanding warrant charging him with knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.

You can read more details at:    https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/crime/2021/03/17/st-marys-man-charged-involvement-jan-6-capitol-riot-mark-roger-rebegila-kansas-arrest/4737356001/

Host Families For Golden Giants

HOST FAMILIES WANTED - The Golden Giants are searching for families in the Topeka area to host some of the country's top collegiate baseball players this summer. Host families will receive two general admission season tickets, team hats, t-shirts, and more!

If you're interested in hosting a Golden Giant this summer, please contact Ethan at e.lee@goldengiants.pro for more information.

Lance Lenard Memorial Run/Walk

Coach Lance Lenard Memorial – 5K Run/2 Mile Walk

Saturday, May 8th, 2021 10:00 at the Rossville Grade School

Admission: $20

100% of proceeds will be collected and awarded to a RHS Senior on awards night. 

For info on the run contact mirandawarrenks@gmail.com  

Cody Lambotte Run & Auction

 

Amanda Hill 2nd Team All KCAC

    Below are the All-Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference basketball teams as selected by the conference coaches:

Brittany Roberts-U, McPherson, sr., F, Mansfield, Texas
Kylah Comley-U, Sterling, sr., G, Sterling
Abby Schmidt-U, BETHEL, sr., C, Newton
Bailey Bangert, Sterling, jr., G, Kingman
Zoe Shieldnight, Tabor, jr., F, Gore, Okla.

SECOND TEAM

Amanda Hill, Kansas Wesleyan, sr., F, Rossville
Kelcey Hinz, Kansas Wesleyan, jr., F, Whitewater
Alexis Theus, Sterling, sr., F, Liberty Hill, Texas
Matti Morgan, Avila, sr., G-F, Paola
Halei Wortham, Bethany, sr., G, Dallas

James Kenney Passes Away

James D. Kenney, Sr., 78, passed away Monday March 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife Sharon (Hundley) Kenney of the home. Son JD Kenney (Kelli) grandchildren Jimmy, Parker and Madelyn of Rossville. Stepson Shawn Lucas (Amy), grandchildren Cole and Josie of Topeka. Twin sister Janet Barnett of Topeka and sister RaeJean Dancy of Cincinnati, Ohio.

To see full obituary and funeral arrangements please visit www.midwestcremationsociety.com.

RHS Spring Break

 Rossville High will be closed for break Mar 13-Mar.  21 2021.

Robert Hoferer Passes Away

 Robert B. Hoferer, Jr. died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home in Shawnee.

He was born August 27, 1943 the son of Robert B. Hoferer, SR. and Margaret M. Graf Hoferer.  He lived in the Sandy Hook community most of his life.  He attended Stone Elementary School in rural Rossville, and St. Marys High School.   Bob was a truck driver and farmer.  He married Irina Morozova on November 20, 2001 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.  He is survived by his wife Irina of the home; his stepson, Michail Zharov, whom he cared for like his own son, Moscow, Russia, Federation; a stepdaughter, Olga Kozelkova, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and four step-grandchildren.a

2021 Rossville Baseball Roster

Name         Grade

Evan Chase 9

Avery Crosswhite 9

Camden Horak 9

Jacob Carver 10 

Braden Connell 10 

Sean Cunnigham 10 

Kyser Lundin 10

Kade Perine 10

Kaden Brown 11 

Corey Catron 11 

Aiden Garcia 11 

Torrey Horak 11

Tagen Kippes 11

McGwyre Leathers 11

Brody Lietz 11

Brody Jackson 12

Parker Kenney 12

Joe McGrath 12

Bo Reeves 12

Head Coach: Eammon Bradley
Assistant Coach: Thatcher Horak
Managers: Kameron Badura, Brock Bush, William Koch, Canann Mitchell

2021 Rossville Softball Roster

 Name Grade

Destiny Bergstresser 12
Tatum Gentry 12
Mattie Horgan 12
Brec McCrory 12
Gracie Rabe 12
Lilly Mitchell 12
Kaitlynn Balch 12
Mallorie Salmon 12
Sidni Taylor 12
Caylee Douglas 11
Elizabeth Schaeffer 11
Maxine Smith 11
Vanessa Quinones 11
Brinley Dyche 10
Ean Haynes 10
Kayleigh Johnson 10
Raegan Wonnell 10
Kiera Barber 9
Serenity Bergstresser 9
Emily Dohrman 9
Nagos Hale 9
Brooklyn Horgan 9
Kendra Hurla 9
Ryan Leathers 9
Lieara Mendoza 9
Lillian Miller 9
Emma Mitchell 9
Kinsey Perine 9
Emma Plantz 9
Kinley Porter 9
Brooke Robb 9
Marie Smith 9

Head Coach: John Nitsch
Assistant Coaches: Kayla Johnston, Ashley Caraway
Manager: Sydney Sumner

2021 Track and Field Roster

 Grade Name

9 Alexis Bittner
9 Samantha Chancellor
9 Audrie Davis
9 Masyn Holcomb
9 Keera Lacock
9 Christian Mattia
9 Errika Faith
9 Jamauryon Poole
9 Sydney Hoss
10 Amelia Foster
10 Ean Haynes (duel)
10 Braiden Hensley
10 Hayden Roberts
10 Hadyen Sanders
10 Abe Stillion
10 Wade Twombly
11 Hunter Broce
11 Briar Gillum
11 Alexis Zabala
12 Woodrow Rezac
12 Tyree Sowers
12 Julia Streit

Head Coach: Mindy Wilson
Assistant Coaches: Garrett Jones and Joe Zimmer
Manager: DeAndre Sowers