Leroy Edwin Carrell

1942 - 2009  (67 years)

• Name	Leroy Edwin Carrell
  Born	20 Jan 1942	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	27 Feb 2009	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	4 Mar 2009	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I2748	Rossville
  Last Modified	9 May 2018

  
  

  Father	Clayton W Carrell,   b. 15 Apr 1905, Leonardville, Riley County, Kansas ,   d. 8 Oct 1994, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 89 years)
  Mother	Alverta May Lemon Carrell,   b. 30 Dec 1905, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 7 Sep 1994, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 88 years)
  Married	5 Mar 1936	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents » Slide Show		Bridal Shower- Lemon, Alverta Miss Alverta Lemon was the honor guest at a bridal shower last Friday afternoon, given by Mrs. Etta Boyles and Mrs. Rose Shoebotham at the Boyles home. The color scheme of green and white was carried out in the decorations and serving. The honoree was the recipient of many lovely gifts in a miscellaneous shower. Games, contests and a mock wedding with Patricia Adair as bride and Jennie Heiland as groom. Mrs. Shoebotham acted as the minister. The guests present were Miss Lemon, Mrs. Chas. Lemon Mrs. Cecil Lemon, Miss Alice Lemon Mrs. Thelma Carrol, Mrs. Troy Lemon, Mrs. Rose Myers, Mrs. Mary Binns, Mrs. Jesse Uhl, Mrs. Thora Young, Mrs. Mabel Eversole, Miss Veda Whitney, Mrs. Robert Swan, Mrs. Wm. Hesse, Mrs. Gertrude Wallace, Mrs. S. F. Boyles, Mrs. Whitney, Mrs. Thelma Sigler, Mrs. C. K. Thomas, Miss Rosalie Reser, Mrs. Wm. Kesler, Mrs. John Kinnett, Miss Clara Ruff, Mrs. Earl Doty, Mrs. Wm. Sanders, Mrs. McCourtney, Miss Ethelyn Hook, Mrs. John Pearl Mrs. Albert Reser, Mrs. C. E. Cless, Mrs. Peter Navarre, Mrs. H. E. Ishmael, Ms. Erby Messemer, Miss Jennie Heiland, Miss Patricia Adair, Mrs. Shoebotham and Mrs. Boyles.
  		Marriage- Lemon, Alverta-Carrell, Clayton Lemon-Carrell At a pretty home wedding solemnized Thursday, March 5, in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends, Miss Alverta Lemon, the younger daughter of Mrs. Alice Lemon, Rossville, became the bride of Mr. Clayton Carrell, the elder son of Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Carrell of Manhattan. The wedding party entered the beautifully decorated parlor to the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March, played by Miss Edith Higginbotham, a former music teacher of the bride. Preceding the ceremony she played "Spring Song" and "Hearts and Flowers." Miss Lula Carrell, sister of the groom, attired in a yellow georgette dress, with a corsage of sweet peas, sang "I Love You Truly," and "Ah Sweet Mystery of Life." The impressive single ring ceremony was used by the Rev. Erby Messimer of Manhattan, minister of the Rossville Christian church. The bridal party stood beneath a white wedding bell, in a corner of the parlor banked with potted plants and ferns. Miss Anita Lemon lighted the candles before the couple entered the room. The bride wore a beautiful rose colored crepe silk wedding gown, and carried a bouquet of pink roses and white lilies. The matron of honor, Mrs. Trop Lemon, sister-in-law of the bride, wore a blue flat crepe dress. Dorothy Jean Lemon, niece of the bride, dressed in yellow silk, was flower girl and Irma Menkens, niece of the groom, also wearing yellow silk, carried the ring on a white satin pillow. The groom was attended by Mr. Troy Lemon, brother of the bride. Both wore navy blue suits. Immediately following the ceremony a bountiful three-course wedding supper was served at the home of the bride, where this worthy couple will continue to reside. The centerpiece of the dining table was a three-tier angel food cake with pink and white decorations. The gifts were many and beautiful. Mrs. Carrell has grown to womanhood in this community. She graduated from Rossville high school with the class of 24. She has been active in church and social circles and popular among a wide circle of friends. Mr. Carroll is a competent young farmer and popular among his friends. Miss Alice Lemon had charge of the guest book. The guests included: Rev. and Mrs. Erby Messimer and son, Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Carrell, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Carrell, Miss Lula Carrell, Mr. and Mrs. Don Wood and daughter, all of Manhattan; Mr. and Mrs. George Menkens and daughter, Irma, Randolph; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Chelson, Olsburg; Mrs. Edna Wade and daughter Clara May, Silver Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Troy Lemon, Silver Lake; Miss Alice Lemon, Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lemon and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Stumbaugh, Mrs. Edith Stewart, Miss Edith Higginbotham, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Shoebotham. [From 12 Mar 1936]
  		Anniversary- Carrell, Clayton and Alverta 1 Carrells will observe 40th year Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Carrell, Rossville, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, March 7, with an Open House at the Rossville Community Center from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. The couple requests that no gifts be presented. The Open House will be hosted by their son, Leroy, Rossville, a dear family friend, Miss Isabel Shoebotham, Fairbury, Nebr., nieces and nephews. Photo by Lou Mahan
  		Anniversary- Carrell, Clayton and Alverta 2 Carrells Will Celebrate Golden Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Carrell, Rossville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Sunday, March 2, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Rossville American Legion Hall. The celebration will be hosted by their son, Leroy, nieces, nephews and friends. Alverta Lemon and Clayton Carrell were married March 5, 1936, in the home of Mrs. Alice Lemon, Mrs. Carrell’s mother. The couple continued to live at the same location all of their married life. They invite friends and relatives to rejoice with them in this celebration and request that no gifts be presented.
  Family ID	F952	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Janet Killinger Carrell
  Married	3 Aug 1996	Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents		Marriage- Killinger, Janet-Carrell, Leroy Janet Killinger Leroy Carrell Killinger-Carrell Janet Killinger, Silver Lake, and Leroy Carrell, Rossville, exchanged wedding vows Aug. 3, 1996, at the United Methodist Church in Silver Lake. The Rev. Marjorie Cox offici-ated at the 6 p.m. service. The bride is the daughter of Frank and Gene Killinger Jr., Topeka. The groom is the son of the late Clayton and Alverta Carrell. Bev Kennedy, Silver Lake, was the matron of honor. Bonny Cassella, Topeka, was the maid of honor. Clayton Hammes, Topeka, was best man. Todd Holmes, the bride’s son, was groomsman. Ushers were Frank E. Wade, the groom’s cousin; Greg Killinger, the bride’s brother; and Tim Hanna, the bride’s brother-in-law. Music was provided by Connie Reuck, organist, and Dean Faulk, soloist. Reception servers were Karen Hanna, the bride’s sister; Kelly Killinger, the bride’s sister-in-law; Tonia Bahner; and Sue Workman. Gifts were received by Cindy Shaw. A dinner and dance followed at the American Legion in Rossville. The couple took a honeymoon trip to Colorado and are at home in Rossville.
  Last Modified	28 Sep 2017 14:26:50
  Family ID	F560	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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• Documents » Slide Show		Obituary- Carrell, Leroy 1 Leroy E. Carrell SILVER LAKE- Leroy E. Carrell, 67, died Friday, February 27, 2009 At the Topeka V.A. Hospital. He was born January 20, 1942 at Rossville, the son of the late Clayton W. and Alverta Lemon Carrell. Leroy grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1959. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He lived in the Rossville community all of his life until moving to Silver Lake in 2007. Mr. Carrell was a truck driver and had worked for Hill's Pet Food and later for Watkins Motor Lines. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He was a past member of the Masonic Lodge and the Moose Lodge. On August 3, 1996 he was united in marriage to Janet Killinger at Silver Lake. She survives of the home. He is also survived by a son, Todd (Tammy) Holmes, Silver Lake and by three grand¬children, Jaiden, Karley and Garrett. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery where Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 will conduct military graveside services. Mr. Carrell will lie in state after 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Piper Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church or to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolence may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
  		Obituary- Carrell, Leroy 2 In Loving Memory of Leroy E. Carrell
  		Obituary- Carrell, Leroy 3 In Loving Memory Of Leroy E. Carrell Born: January 20, 1942 Died: February 27, 2009 Funeral Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Piper Funeral Home St. Marys, Kansas Officiating Bob Sieh Casket Bearers William Workman Frank E. Wade Jr. Mike Burton John Crow Warren Graves Tom Kennedy Honorary Casket Bearers Jim Brungardt Bill Cantillon Interment Rossville Cemetery Military Graveside Services By Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 Rossville, Kansas Arrangements By Piper Funeral Home St. Marys, Kansas
  		Obituary- Carrell, Leroy 4 Leroy E. Carrell, 67, died Friday, February 27, 2009 At the Topeka V.A. Hospital. He was born January 20, 1942 at Rossville, the son of the late Clayton W. and Alverta Lemon Carrell. Leroy grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1959. He served in the United States Army during the Viet Namn War. He lived in the Rossville community all of his life until moving to Silver Lake in 2007. Mr. Carrell was a truck driver and had worked for Hill’s Pet Food and later for Watkins Motor Lines. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He was a past member of the Masonic Lodge and the Moose Lodge. On August 3, 1996 he was united in marriage to Janet Killinger at Silver Lake. She survives of the home. He is also survived by a son, Todd (Tammy) Holmes, Silver Lake and by three grandchildren, Jaiden, Karley and Garrett. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church or to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolence may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.