Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
EVELYN L. ROOF
Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Service Location Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2004
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Parkinson’s Disease Association
Obituary: Evelyn Louise Roof, 80, Manhattan, KS passed away Thursday, February 19, 2004 in the St. Joseph’s Retirement Village, Manhattan.
She was born August 25, 1923 at Mason, WV, the daughter of Adlai S. Lieving and Callie May Gilliland Lieving. She grew up in Mason where she attended the local schools and was the valedictorian of her 1941 graduating class at Wahama High School.
She later attended the West Virginia Mountain State School in Parkersburg, WV. During World War II, Mrs. Roof worked at several plants and military posts, in the West Virginia and Ohio areas, aiding in the war effort.
She was united in marriage to Donald B. Roof on February 16, 1952 at Ashland, KY. He survives of the home.
Mrs. Roof followed her husband to various locations in the United States and abroad, during his military career, and settled in Manhattan in 1962. She was a homemaker and worked part-time as a mail clerk, during the summers, at the residence halls on the Kansas State University campus.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Roof is survived by a son, Geoffrey B. Roof, and his wife, Michelle, Wichita, KS; a step son, Donald J. Roof, and his wife, Deborah, Grant’s Pass, OR; a step daughter, Donna M. Skinner, and her husband, Eugene, Davis, CA; a brother, Robert Lieving, Huntington, WV; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by a son, Edward Allen Roof on January 15, 1998; her parents; and one grandson.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2004 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan. Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday in the Holy Angels Cemetery, Basehor, KS.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Association and left in care of the funeral home.
The family of Mrs. Roof will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.
REGINA M. COMPTON
Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2004
Service Location Seven Dolors Catholic Church
731 Pierre
Manhattan, KS 66502
Rosary with visitation to follow: 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2004
Rosary and visitation location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Seven Dolors Catholic Church or the Manhattan Catholic Schools
Obituary: Regina M. Compton, 88, Manhattan, KS passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2004 in the Homestead Assisting Living, Manhattan.
She was born January 15, 1916 at Flush, KS, the daughter of Julius Umscheid and Clara Winter Umscheid. She grew up at Flush where she attended the local schools and was a 1934 graduate of the Flush High School. She later attended a beauty school at Wamego, KS.
She was united in marriage to Thomas Francis Compton on August 1, 1938 at Flush. He preceded her in death on February 21, 1969.
Mrs. Compton had been a lifelong Manhattan area resident. Along with her husband, she co-owned and operated the Compton Grocery Store on Yuma Street for many years and later worked as a clerk at Swanson’s Bakery in downtown Manhattan. She had also worked at the KSU Day Care Center for five years and had spent over 10 years as a cashier at the Manhattan High School.
She was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, the Altar Society and had volunteered many hours at the church’s Budget Shop and Pantry and the Riley County Senior Service Center. Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting and cooking.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Compton was preceded in death by a son, George Compton; her parents; and five sisters, Angie Ekart, Flossie Reilly, Norma Minihan, Pauline Roberts and Cassie Compton.
Survivors include three daughters, Betty Goodmiller, and her husband, Jim, Manhattan, Barbara Huston, and her husband, Chris, Norman, OK and Rebecca Reavis, and her husband, Mike, Lenexa, KS; a son, Bill Compton, and his wife, Terissa, Wichita; two brothers, Julius Umscheid, Flush and Mark Umscheid, Wamego; two sisters, Dot O’Shea, Blaine, KS and Pat Horgan, Omaha, NE; 18 grandchildren; and 33 great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2004 in the Seven Dolors Catholic Church with Father Michael Elanjimattathil as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Valley View Memorial Gardens, Manhattan.
A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2004 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with visitation to follow.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Seven Dolors Catholic Church or the Manhattan Catholic Schools and left in care of the funeral home.
SCOTT CHRISTOPHER MARSHALL
Service Time/Date: 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2004
Service Location First Christian Church
115 Courthouse Plaza
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: Please come in anytime to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Scott Marshall Memorial Fund to be designated for the wrestling program at Manhattan High School.
Obituary: Scott Christopher Marshall, 31, Manhattan, KS passed away Monday, March 22, 2004.
He was born June 9, 1972 in Dodge City, KS. Scott was a 1990 graduate of the Manhattan High School and participated in wrestling, track and football. He was a state qualifier in wrestling for four years, a four-year letterman in track and a three-year letterman in football. He was elected homecoming king his senior year. A graduate of Kansas State University, Scott was a member of the K-State football team and received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1995. After college, he became a scuba diving instructor, a member of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) and proceeded to work in Puerto Rico, Palau and the Maldives. Scott enjoyed traveling all over the world and meeting new people wherever he went. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Manhattan and a Master Mason at Lafayette Lodge No. 16, A.F. & A.M.
Survivors include parents, Dr. Ronald L. and Judy Marshall, Manhattan; brother, Rhen Marshall III, and wife, Staci, Blythewood, SC; sister, Renee Soberano, and husband, Miguel, of El Mirage, AZ; nephews, Mikey Soberano, Mason and Morgan Marshall; and grandmother, Gladys Marshall, of Beatrice, NE. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Rhen Marshall, and Ralph and Lucille Plihal, all of Beatrice, NE.
Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2004 in the First Christian Church, 115 Courthouse Plaza in Manhattan. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that memorial contributions be made to the Scott Marshall Memorial Fund, to be designated for the wrestling program at Manhattan High School, and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
Following the memorial service, a Gathering of Family and Friends will be in Fellowship Hall of the First Christian Church.
T. MOYNE MCMASTER
Service Time/Date: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Service Location Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Kansas 4-H Foundation and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan.
Obituary: T. Moyne McMaster, 85, died Sunday, March 21, 2004 at St. Joseph Village in Manhattan. She moved here from Hiawatha in 2001.
Moyne was born July 31, 1918 in Manhattan, the daughter of Lawrence N. and Theodosia M. Hays Nelson. She graduated from MHS in 1936 and from the Stenographic Department of Sacred Heart Academy in Manhattan in 1937. While working at the KSAC Department of Music, she met her husband of 56 years, Gerald O. McMaster, who was a KSAC student. They married at her parents’ home in Manhattan on February 11, 1941.
Moyne and Gerry lived in various locations in the United States during WWII. After the war, they lived in Stockton, Kansas; Norton, Kansas; and moved to Hiawatha, Kansas in l969.
Moyne worked at the Hiawatha Medical Clinic as an insurance claims specialist for many years, then Nila’s Gift Shop after retirement. She was a member of the Hiawatha Hospital Auxiliary and volunteered at the hospital until 1999. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, the Maple Leaf Square Dance Club, and the Brown County EHU. Throughout her life she willingly volunteered at her children’s schools and she also volunteered as a Clothing Project Leader for Rooks, Norton and Brown County 4-H Clubs.
In addition to her parents, a brother, Merle Nelson, and a sister, Morna Mae Huser, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerry, in 1997.
She is survived by three daughters: Gretchen Lehman and her husband, Don, of Lawrence; Ginger Denning and her husband, Dave, of Manhattan; Gail Aldridge and her husband, Steve, of Blue Springs, Mo.; and a son, Gerald O. McMaster, Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of Crystal Lake, IL. Moyne is survived by 8 grandchildren: Jana Denning of Washington, DC; Toby and Elisa Denning of Lenexa; Jenny Lehman Wierwille and her husband, Larry, of Newton; Shannon Lehman of Lawrence; Spencer Aldridge and Stuart Aldridge of Blue Springs, MO; Scott Johnson and Lauren Johnson of Crystal Lake, IL. A great grandson, Dakota Wierwille of Newton also survives. Her brother, Myron Nelson, of Manhattan and sister-in-law, Rowene Palmberg, of Topeka, seven nieces and nephews and various cousins in the Manhattan area also survive her.
Moyne devoted herself to her husband, children and grandchildren and loved attending the children’s plays, concerts, sporting and 4-H events. She liked sewing; whether it was clothing or craft projects. Moyne collected chickens and antiques for years. She liked decorating and used crafts and antiques to create an attractive and fun home.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2004 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with the Rev. Kevin Larson officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
Memorials can be made to the Kansas 4-H Foundation and left in care of the funeral home.
The family of Mrs. McMaster will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
C. L. GIPSON
Service Time/Date: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2004
Service Location Sunrise Cemetery
Manhattan, KS
Visitation: Please come in any time to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Missouri Baptist Children's Home
Obituary: C. L. Gipson, 89, Manhattan, KS passed away Saturday, June 05, 2004 in the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan.
He was born July 19, 1914 at Ardmore, MO, the son of Cyrus Gipson and Bessie Noble Gipson. He grew up in the rural areas of Macon and Chariton Counties of Missouri and was a graduate of the Moberly Community College, Moberly, MO.
He was united in marriage to Rachael Ann Enyeart on December 25, 1941 at Kirksville, MO. She survives.
Mr. Gipson was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Army Air Corp. He served as an electrical instructor and was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sgt.
Mr. Gipson worked for the Macon, MO Electric Cooperative, for many years, first as an electrician and later in public relations as the Power Use Advisor. He was instrumental in bringing public water to rural areas in north central Missouri, and served as board president of the Public Water Supply District No. 1 of Mason County. He retired in 1979 and had been a Manhattan resident since 2001.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Lions Club, both of Macon.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Gipson is survived by a son, Carl L. Gipson, and his wife, Karen, Wichita, KS; a daughter, Martha Ann Meek, and her husband, Palmer, Manhattan; eight grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Mary Louise Badgerow.
WILLIAM W. ROSELL
Service Time/Date: 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2004
Service Location First Lutheran Church Chapel
930 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 7:00- 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2004
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Leonardville Nursing Home or First Lutheran Church.
Obituary: William W. Rosell, 91, formerly of Manhattan died Saturday, June 5, 2004 in the Leonardville Nursing Home, Leonardville, KS.
He was born January 31, 1913 at Leonardville on the family farm outside of Leonardville. He was married to Doris Tuman on January 31, 1948 at the First Lutheran Church in Manhattan. Mrs. Rosell preceded him in death in November, 1984. To their union three children were born.
The surviving children and spouses are Harriet and Barto Doyle, Overland Park, Robert E. Rosell, Overland Park, and Wilma and Arlen Loecker, Manhattan. He is also survived by a brother, Raymond Rosell and a sister, Opal Pierce, both of Bendina, KS; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Charles Rosell; and a sister, Eleanor Henry.
William joined the U.S. Army during World War II. Serving under Generals Eisenhower and Patton, he landed in Africa and fought the war ending in France and Germany. He witnessed many atrocities of the war including the liberation of several of the Nazi concentration camps.
Mr. Rosell worked for the Kansas Highway Department on his return from the war. Soon after, he started working for Kansas Power and Light Company, first at the old Rocky Ford Power Plant then transferring into the gas service section. He retired from KPL in 1978.
Mr. Rosell was a member of the First Lutheran Church and the Masonic Lodge of Manhattan. His family said William took pride in being an usher for the First Lutheran Church. He enjoyed tending his yard and took much pride in his flowers and rose bushes. He enjoyed sitting in his lawn chair reading the paper and relaxing.
Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. this evening at the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the First Lutheran Church Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Keith Wiens officiating. Burial, with military and Masonic services, will follow in the Walsberg Cemetery, Leonardville, KS.
Memorials may be made to the Leonardville Nursing Home or the First Lutheran Church.
RAYMOND J. EKART
Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2004
Service Location Seven Dolors Catholic Church
731 Pierre
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Memorial contributions can be made to the Manhattan Catholic Schools and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
Obituary: Raymond J. Ekart, 65, Manhattan, KS passed away Monday, July 26, 2004 in the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan.
He was born December 29, 1938 on the family farm near Flush, KS, the fifth of seven children born to Clarence L. and Genevieve M. Umscheid Ekart. At the age of 5, the family moved to Manhattan to the site of the present family home. He attended the Manhattan Catholic Schools and graduated from Luckey High School in 1958. While in high school, he was a 3-year letterman in football and basketball and helped Luckey High attend their first State Basketball tournament. After high school, he attended KSU for one semester and then went to work as a truck driver/laborer for Griffith Lumber Company. He learned the business well and in two years was promoted to an office/sales position which he held until 1965.
In 1961, Mr. Ekart was called to active duty during the Bay of Pigs Operation. He spent time at Ft. Riley, KS and also 9 months at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland, where he worked on rebuilding jeeps, semi trucks and tanks.
In 1965 he was named manager of the Foster Lumber Company in Lyons, KS. While living in Lyons, he met his future wife, Patricia Ann Miller.
In 1967, he became manager of the Wildcat Lumber Company, Manhattan, a position he held for 14 years. During this time they furnished materials for many of the fine homes and beautiful new buildings at K-State.
On July 22, 1967, Raymond and Patricia Miller were united in marriage at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan. Of that union became two beautiful children, Timothy R. Ekart and Marette R. Ekart.
In 1981, Mr. Ekart resigned as manager and with a partner opened the Paint & Frame Shoppe on North Third Street. They owned and operated the business until they were displaced by the Manhattan Towne Center. In 1986, he went back to work as assistant manager of Griffith Lumber Company until 1994. He then went to work for Cash Lumber for five years. He started the Cash Lumber Annual Christmas Chili Feed, where he made 40-50 gallons of chili for the event and served between 250-400 people. A tradition Cash Lumber continues today. He retired in 1998.
Mr. Ekart was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He very much enjoyed cooking and trout fishing. He was a skilled woodworker, cabinet and furniture maker, builder and designer.
Survivors included his wife, Patricia, of the home; son, Timothy R. Ekart, and his wife, Jacquelyn, of Wamego, KS; daughter, Marette R. Ekart, Speedway, IN; his mother, Genevieve Umscheid Ekart, Manhattan; three brothers, Sylvester C. Ekart, and his wife, Marna, Bismarck, ND, David E. Ekart, and his wife, Alice and Donald F. Ekart, and his wife, Sara, all of Manhattan; two sisters, Delores A. Wells, Topeka, KS and Kathleen M. Ekart, Aurora, CO; two beautiful granddaughters, Mariah Diane and Kaitlyn Sue Ekart , Wamego; an ex-son in law, Stuart Harris; sixteen nieces and nephews; and many grand nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 30, 2004 in the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan. Burial will follow in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, in the Elbow community, east of Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Manhattan Catholic Schools and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan. Online condolence can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
A Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
WILLA D. EYESTONE
Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2004
Service Location First United Methodist Church
612 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 7 until 8:30 p.m., Monday, October 4, 2004
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Kansas 4-H Foundation for the Clovia Scholarship House
or the First United Methodist Church Foundation
%Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
Obituary: Willa Deanne Mills Eyestone, 76, Manhattan, KS passed away Friday, October 1, 2004 at her home after an extended illness.
She was born in Lansing, KS on September 18, 1928, the daughter of William Carl Mills and Helen Lambert Mills. She graduated from Lansing High School in 1946 and attended Kansas State University for two years.
She was united in marriage to Merle L. Eyestone on June 26, 1948 at Lansing. She had been a resident of Manhattan since 1963. In 1975, she returned to her studies at Kansas State and received her B.S. degree in Home Economics in 1978. She was a member of the Clovia 4-H Scholarship House, while in college, and later served as an alum advisor for 10 years.
Willa was primarily a homemaker, which included the raising of four children. She did work outside the home for seven years as a research assistant in the Grain Science Department at KSU and two years at the Manhattan Public Library. She served as the Community 4-H Club leader for the Lee Hilltoppers Club for 15 years. She was active in the womens groups at the First United Methodist Church, belonged to the Konza Prairie Quilt Guild, Stardusters Extension Homemakers Unit and AAUW. She was also a member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Merle, of the home; three sons, Keith Eyestone, Manhattan, Daniel Eyestone, and his wife, Debbie, Great Bend, KS and Richard Eyestone, and his wife, Jane, and their two daughters, Caitlin and Sydney, Junction City, KS; a daughter, Gail Eyestone, Manhattan; a sister, Emma Jeanne Liggett, Crystal River, FL; and a brother, Lambert Mills, also of Crystal River.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 5, 2004 in the First United Methodist Church, Manhattan with the Rev. Jim Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Kansas 4-H Foundation for the Clovia Scholarship House or to the First United Methodist Church Foundation and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan.
The family of Mrs. Eyestone will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.
