Leo Kerwin Passes Away

We are sad to announce that on August 25, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Leo Kerwin (Saint Marys, Kansas), born in Delia, Kansas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Leo Kerwin.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Robert Kerwin and Mary Hanrahan Kerwin of Delia, KS; and his brothers, Aloysius of Delia, KS, Robert Kerwin of St. Marys, KS, Clinton Kerwin of Rossville, KS and Kenneth Kerwin of Delia, KS..

He is survived by : his wife Virginia Bowman of Kansas City, KS.; his children, Joe and Shelly; and his grandchildren, Catie, Calli, Trace, Molly Dannels, Grace Kerwin, Lauren, Luke and Emma Rando.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 28th 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (208 W Bertrand Ave, St Marys, KS 66536). A rosary will be held on Saturday, August 28th 2021 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A mass of christian burial will be held on Saturday, August 28th 2021 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, a school scholarship fund will be established in Leo's name. Any donations can be made to the Leo Vincent Jerome Kerwin Scholarship Fund on GoFundMe. com.

Cody Lambotte "Courage In Coaching" Award

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Veronica Grieshaber Passes Away

Veronica Grieshaber (99 years old) of St. Marys died Aug. 19, 2021.  Her obituary can be read at:

 https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/obituary/Veronica-Grieshaber

2021 Volleyball Roster

Name               Yr

Bergman, Claire 9
Davis, Danica 9
Foster, Kellyn 9
Gentry, Quinlin 9
Haehn, Shyanne 9
Johnson, Kinsley 9
Kenney, Maddie 9
Miller, Lilly 9
Rezac, Shayla 9
Sumner, Sydney 9
Bergstresser, Serenity 10
Dohrman, Emily 10
Hurla, Kendra 10
Leathers, Ryan 10
Mendoza, Leaira 10
Miller, Lillian 10
Mitchell, Emma 10
Perine, Kinsey 10
Porter, Kinley 10
Verschelden, Isabelle 10
Balch, Kaitlyn 11
Dyche, Brinley 11
Johnson, Kayleigh 11
Stover, Jasmine 11
Douglas, Caylee 12
Gillum, Briar 12
Schaefer, Liz 12
Verschelden, Kaylee 12

Head Coach: Tom Colwell

Assistant Coaches: Kennedy Anderson, Jeremy Innes

The 2021 Volleyball schedule can be viewed at:    https://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/2021/08/volleyball-schedule-for-2021.html

RHS Football Roster for 2021

 #          Name        Grade Ht. Wt. Position Position

1 Arantes, Pedro         11 K
2 Catron, Corey          12 5'8 166 RB DB
3 Horak, Camden       10 5'11 169 QB DB
4 Badura, Kameron      9 6'0 146 WR DB
5 Leathers, McGwyre 12 6' 164 WR DB
6 Horak, Torrey           12 6' 171 QB DB
7 Klesath, Aryon         11 5'10 146 WR DB
8 Cooney, Raphael      12 6'1 181 RB LB
9 Gentry, Trent            11 5'10 169 RB LB
10 Broce, Mason         10 5'8 124 WR DB
11 Templeton, Aiden     9 5'10 110 WR DB
12 Horak, Tayson          9 5'7 134 QB DB
13 Crosswhite, Avery  10 6'3 191 RB LB
14 Jackson, Mahki        9 5'7 136 WR DB
15 Barker, Trenton      11 5'9 169 RB LB
16 Brown, Kaden        12 5'9 141 RB DB
17 Mildren, Saint          9 6'2 169 WR LB
18 Chase, Evan           10 5'9 150 WR DB
20 Kufhal, Logan          9 6'0 139 WR DB
21 Kippes, Tagen        12 5'11 171 WR DB
22 Perine, Kade           11 5'5 146 QB DB
23 Catron, Seth             9 5'4" 134 RB DB
28 Hensley, Braeden   11 6' 174 RB LB
35 Robb, Johnny          9 5'7 131 LB RB
45 Salmon, Hayden     9 5'4" 101 WR DB
50 Bush, Brock           9 6'1 161 OL LB
52 McGrath, John     10 5'8 181 OL DE
53 Broce, Hunter      12 6'2 181 OL LB
55 Jackson, Mahliq   11 5'8 249 OL DL
56 Cunningham, Jared 9 6'0 151 OL LB
58 Lietz, Barrett       10 6'1 224 OL DL
60 Cunningham, Sean 11 6'3 194 OL DE
63 Lietz, Brody        12 6'3 241 OL DE
64 Bergman, Carter  11 5'10 179 OL DL
65 Hale, Mshewe     12 5'9 211 OL DL
72 Michael Broxterman 10 5'9 176 OL DL
76 Carver, Jacob       11 6'2 286 OL DL
77 Koch, William       9 5'9 149 OL DL
78 Werhli, Leo           9 6'2 261 OL DL
79 Sowers,DeAndre 12 5'10 211 OL DL
83 Lacock, Krew      11 5'9 151 RB LB

Head Coach: Derick Hammes

Assistant Coaches: Dan Schneider, Blake Alexander, Thatcher Horak, Jake Iverson

Managers: Ean Haynes, Hayden Roberts, Garrett McCrory

Film: Logan McCrory, Chris Janes

Stats: Cody Lambotte, Bowe Behymer

The football schedule is at:  https://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/2021/08/rhs-2021-football-schedule.html

Football Preview by SportsInKansas

SportsInKansas has an article about 2A football.  It is primarily about the coaches but it is a rather extensive article that high school football fans will want to read,.You can read the article at  SportsInKansas Preview of 2A FB

Alvarado With KDOT 30 Years

     Leonel Alvarado, an engineering technician specialist from Rossville, is celebrating 30 years with KDOT.

Alice Seitz Passes Away

Alice (Otting) Seitz of St. Marys passed away Aug. 18.  Her obituary is at:

https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/obituary/Alice-Seitz

Helen Pauly Passes Away

Helen (Meyer) Pauly of St, Marys passed away Aug. 14.  Her obituary is at:

 https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/obituary/Helen-Pauly

Annual Hog Tournament in 42nd Year

ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) -In 1980, a softball tournament was started to help fundraise and raise awareness for Muscular Dystrophy, and more than 40 years later, the tradition still continues.

“We are raising money for an excellent case, it Camp Milton in Linwood, Kansas, it’s a camp for kids ages 6 to 17 that suffer from Neuromuscular diseases and so all of the money that we raise at this tournament go to the camp and helps send kids to the camp and they love it,” said Sandy Becker.

Generations of families step up to the plate, hoping they will make a difference in a child’s life when they leave the field.

“It’s just like family, a lot of these teams have been around since the very beginning we are actually on the third generation now,” she said.

Each time they are playing for more than the name on their jerseys.

“Everyone knows how important this is mainly because Mia comes and visits us every year and that brings it home, Mia is a little girl that suffers from a muscular dystrophy disorder and she 9-years-old and we actually met her, she came to the first time we had this tournament, she showed up and our hearts just fell for her she has had some struggles this past year with her illness but she is doing better and we hope she continues to stay healthy,” Becker said.

The reason the players join the tournament is for kids like Mia, and Sunday afternoon, they showed her what an inspiration she is to many.

“The team Brass Rail, Mia is in all of our hearts and special to all of us and they decided to do something special for her so they had their team all autographed a bat with her name on it and it was great,” she said.

Overall, the teams raised over $47,000 and more information on Camp Milton can be found here.

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You can watch the video taken at this year's tournament that explains it's purpose.

https://www.wibw.com/2021/08/15/42nd-annual-hog-tournament-kicks-off-rossville/

Mary Kay Keller Passes Away

     Mary Katherine Allen Keller, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 12, 2021, at McCrite Plaza in Topeka.
    She was born October 16, 1928, at St. Marys the only child of Hattie Kramer Allen and Vendell Allen. She graduated from St. Marys Rural High School in 1947, the year of the "Bears".
    On October 2, 1948, she married Richard L. Keller at the Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys, they were married 72 years before his death on October 15, 2020. They were members of Christ the King Catholic Church in Topeka.
    Mary Kay loved to sing, fish, camp and travel. She and Dick traveled many states, Europe, Ireland & Hawaii.
    For many years she was a proofreader at a printing company in Topeka, and in later years worked at Capital Federal Savings & Loan. Mary Kay was a 30+ year member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Rossville where she served as president. She was a member of the Sweet Adeline's Jayhawk Chapter at Topeka. Mary Kay was very active in volunteer work.
    Survivors include her son, Rick (Janelle) Keller, Topeka and a grandson, Chase Keller, Topeka.
    Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in West Lawn Memorial Gardens, Topeka. Mrs. Keller will lie in state from 9:30 until service time. Piper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Dale Millenbruch Passes Away

Dale Dean Millenbruch, 81, of Lancaster, Kansas, passed away on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at Medicalodge in Atchison, Kansas. He was born Dec. 22, 1939, in Rossville, Kansas, the son of Elmer William Fredrick and Lois Ann (Oldfield) Millenbruch.

Dale graduated from Whiting High School in 1958. He worked for Whiteleys Inc. in Topeka, Kansas, from 1964 1977. He began as deliveryman then yard foreman; he retired as Vice President. In 1975 Dale received Salesman of the Year award. After retirement, Dale began helping his father-in-law on the family farm and continued for many years.

He was a board member and past president of Farm Bureau and a member of Atchison County Coop Board.

Dale married Helen Marie Keimig on Jan., 22, 1966, in Atchison, at St. Benedicts Church. They celebrated over 55 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Helen of the home; son, William Lee Millenbruch (Shelley Taylor) of Lancaster; daughter, Kelli Anne Moore (Eric Wayne) of Salina, Kansas; and two granddaughters, Olivia Deane and Ella Lyn Moore.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lois Millenbruch; infant brother, Edward Millenbruch; and sister, Barbara Katherine Millenbruch.

Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow at the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service.

Memorials may be given to American Cancer Society or Diabetes Assoc. c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.

To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. As published in the Atchison Globe.

Torrey Horak In CatchItKansas

From CatchItKansas.com article about the best HS QBs in Kansas 

5. War on 24 rivals Daigan Kruger, Silver Lake; Torrey Horak, Rossville – War on 24 rivals Rossville and Silver Lake should again be the 2A East favorites. Rossville finished 13-0 last year and captured the 2A title. As a junior, Horak enjoyed an unbelievable season with 93 of 157 passing for 1,447 yards with 25 scores against four interceptions. Horak rushed 162 times for 1,628 yards and 30 scores. He is the reigning 2A Player of the Year. Kruger threw for 1,589 yards with 23 scores against five interceptions in just eight games.

Back The Dawgs Nite Aug. 26

Back the Dawgs Night. August 26th starting at 6:00 PM.  on the RHS Football Field. 
Admission is a package of sports drinks or a case of water.

The football team  will just be announced and will not scrimmage. They will be headed to the Highland County Community College Jamboree on Friday, August 27th starting at 6:00 PM.