Donald Eugene Harmon Passes Away

Donald Eugene Harmon (Gilligan) 77, of Topeka, sadly passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023. He was born April 17, 1946 the son of Joseph and Irene (Van Roekel)Harmon. He attended Rossville High School.

Donald was employed at Shawnee County Recycling for many years, before retiring in 2016.

He was a member of the Abate and of the American Legion Post 31 of Rossville. He enjoyed working on wood projects, riding his motorcycle, spending time with family and friends and having a nice cold red beer at the bar. He loved being outside and had a love for animals. He always enjoyed helping others, even if he didn’t know them.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Irene Harmon. Siblings Joseph Harmon Jr,Mary Jane Gus, Thelma Page, and his twin brother Ronald Harmon.

Survived by sister Wanda Lee Harmon of Hawthorne, California and his son Dallas Harmon of Colorado, and two daughters Dawn Irene Cox of Topeka and Bobie (Barry) Cleghorn of Missouri. Four grandsons Wyatt and Waylon Harmon and Malakhi and Abel Cleghorn.Also survived by his good friend Pam Wilburn and her son Shawn of Topeka, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Donald Dean Adams Passes Away

Donald Dean Adams, 80, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka.

Dean was born June 28, 1943, in Wamego, the son of T. Vernon and Ruby E. (Maes) Adams. Dean was raised and lived in the Maple Hill community. He graduated from Maple Hill High School in 1961.

Dean was a sheet metal worker who worked for Kansas Sheet Metal in Topeka for 18 years and Stevenson Sheet Metal in Topeka about 21 years and was a member of Sheet Metal Union Local 77.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, John, and a sister, Melba Jo Raine.

Dean and Theresa Ferguson were married on November 29, 1963, in Topeka.  She survives at their home.

Other survivors include his children: Scott (Julie) Adams, Overbrook; Cindy (Rex) Kraus, Topeka; and Joni Adams, Wichita; a brother, Paul Adams, Topeka; four sisters: his twin, Jean (Dan) Pipkins, Wiggins, MS; Eula (Dale) Schneider, Topeka; Beulah (Jerry) Grant, Hoyt; and Gayle (Steve) Schultz, Topeka; Ten grandchildren:  Mallory, Chelsa, Paris, Korey, Kasi, Kameron, Breanna, Rickey, Olivia, and Lucas; five great-grandchildren: Keagan, Karsyn, Hayden, Maelyn, and Emmett, with a sixth one due to arrive in October.

Memorial Graveside services and inurnment will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill, Kansas.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.  To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

 

Girls Golf 2023 Schedule

 Aug

31    At Jeff West Jamboree

Sept

5          At West Franklin Inv.
7          At  Wamego Inv.
14        At Osage Vity Inv.
19        At Jeff West Inv.
21        At Osage City Inv.
25        At Jeff West Inv.

Rossville 2023 Volleyball Schedule

 Aug    26     @   Burlingame

Sep      7             Rossville Triangular

            14     @  Jeff West

            15           Rossville Trnmt

            16           Rossville Trnmt

            19     @   Silver Lake

            21     @   Holton

            26     vs   Rock Creek

            30      @  Silver Lake

        

Rossville 2023 Football Schedule

 Sept 

1    vs    St Marys

8    vs     Riley Co

15   vs    Hayden

22    @    Atchinson Co.

29    vs    Silver Lake 

Oct

6       at    Holton

13     at Pleasant Ridge

20     vs Maur Hill

Hawgball Tournament Raises Record Amount

 For 43 years “HOGball” has combined softball and motorcycles to fundraise for children with neuromuscular diseases.

Camp Milton gives kids with neuromuscular diseases a chance to experience the same summer camp fun as their able-bodied counterparts.

The Hawgball tournament played at Joe Campbell Stadium this past weekend  in Rossville raised around $60,000 this year, reported to be a record amount.

For a nice aricle and video,  go to:

 https://www.wibw.com/2023/08/07/43rd-annual-hogball-tournament-raises-record-amount/

Verlon Cress Passes Away

 Verlon Ralph Cress

July 31, 1939 - July 20, 2023

Delia – Verlon R. Cress (83) of Delia, KS was born July 31, 1939 in Horton, KS to Joseph & Geneva (Christ) Cress. Verlon passed away at his home on the morning of July 20, 2023 with his loving wife by his side.

Verlon married the love of his life, Judy F. Spetter on June 19, 1967. They just celebrated 56 years of marriage.

He was preceded in death by his parents and identical twin brother, Vernon J. Cress.

He is survived by his wife; daughters Sharlene, Tabetha, Sarah, Autumn, Jennifer, Kristina and Nellie; his sons Josh and Brian; his foster sons Aaron and Julio. Numerous Grandkids, Great Grandkids and his brother Donald.

Verlon was drafted into the U.S. Army and served two years. After release from the Army he worked for Massey Ferguson for several years until he began his career with KPL/Westar at Jeffries Energy Center in 1979 where he worked until his retirement.

Verlon served on the Delia Volunteer Fire Department and as a Delia Councilman.

Verlon loved kids. All kids. And kids loved him. He loved playing with the grandkids, pulling them behind the lawnmower in a wagon. Every kid in town knew where they could go to get their bicycles fixed if they broke or had a flat tire. He always kept spare tire tubes of different sizes on hand to accommodate. The yard was always full of kids even after his own kids were gone.

Verlon’s celebration of life will be held at the Delia Grade School on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from Noon to 3:00 pm

His wings were ready but we were not. He will be forever in our hearts.

Verlon and his family danced with the Twilight Twirlers in St Mary’s. Verlon and his wife also served as officers in the club and Northeast district dancers association as historian.

Tall Corn Festival Aug 8-13

 

TCF Car Show

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43rd Hawgball Tournament At Rossville

The 43rd Annual Hawgball turnament will be held at Joe Campbell Stadium Aug. 4-8/  For more information,  go to:  

  https://www.wibw.com/video/2023/07/31/hogball-softball-tournament-returns-43rd-year/

Two men sought For Multiple B & E

Rossville Police attempt to identify men seen climbing, breaking into building on Main St.

ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - Police in Rossville are attempting to identify two male suspects after they were seen climbing into a building’s second-story window and breaking into it.

The Rossville Police Department says that each night between July 8 and 10 a commercial building at 409 Main St. was broken into by two unknown suspects. The pair came through the second-story window on the building’s southwest face.

Video of the pair can be viewed at:  https://www.wibw.com/2023/07/16/rossville-police-attempt-identify-men-seen-climbing-breaking-into-building/

The Rossville Police Dept is asking for help from the public.

Rossville Store For Sale

 The Seneca store in Rossville is for sale for $500,000.  For more info, go to:.

https://dealstream.com/d/biz-sale/gas-stations/el9s7l

Carol (Rafferty) (60) Heim Passes Away

 Carol Ann Rafferty Flerlage Heim, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Born on September 5, 1942, in Rural Dover, Carol was the beloved daughter of Edward Patrick and Nona Smith Rafferty. She grew up in the Rossville community and completed her education at Rossville High School in 1960.

Throughout her career, Carol worked as a secretary and accountant for various companies before retiring. Following retirement, she dedicated her time to volunteering at the gift shop of St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. Above all else, she cherished her role as a mother and grandmother.

Carol was united in marriage to Robert Flerlage on July 23, 1960. He preceded her in death. On August 2, 1991, she married Howard Heim, who also preceded her in death. Carol was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Rafferty, W. Keith Rafferty, and Richard Rafferty; her son-in-law Bill Morford; and her granddaughter Kristin Morford.

She leaves behind a legacy of love survived by her children: Jeanette (Dana) Grauerholz of St. Marys Ks, Kenneth Flerlage of Havensville Ks, Loretta (Steve) VandeVelde of Lawrence Ks, Nancy Morford of St. Marys Ks, Thomas (Muggins) Flerlage of St. Marys Ks, and Douglas (Stacy) Flerlage of Olathe Ks. Her memory will also be cherished by her grandchildren: Brett, Travis, Laura, Alexa, Cody, Darci, Rebeka, Megan, Daniel, Robbie, Dylan, and Derik, as well as eighteen great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Raymond Rafferty, of Gladstone, MO.

A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Piper Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until a prayer service at 10:00 AM. Carol's final resting place will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to Midland Hospice House and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home at 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be offered at www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Tall Corn Street Dance

 Tall Corn Street Dance 2023

Logan Mize & The Bash!

Rossville, Kansas- Main Street Fri Aug 11 2023 at  07:00 pm to 11:00 pm