James Leonard Dodge

1941 -

• Name	James Leonard Dodge
  Born	Nov 1941
  Gender	Male
  Person ID	I7182	Rossville
  Last Modified	26 Sep 2017

  
  

  Father	Leonard Duane Dodge,   b. 25 Apr 1918, Rydal, Republic County, Kansas ,   d. 11 Feb 2011, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 92 years)
  Mother	Emily Sophia Horak Dodge,   b. 15 Apr 1919, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas ,   d. 23 Jul 2016, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 97 years)
  Married	1 Sep 1940	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents » Slide Show		Marriage- Horak, Emily-Dodge, Leonard A marriage license was issued to Emily Horak of Delia and Leonard Dodge of Rossville September 1, 1940.
  		Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 1 Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard D. Dodge 50 Years Rossville United Presbyterian Church Rossville, Kansas Sunday, August 5, 1990
  		Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 2 Emily Sophia Horak And Leonard Duane Dodge Were married September 1, 1940 Topeka, Ks. At home of Rev. Herrick “Thank You” Friends and neighbors And relatives so dear For all the joys you’ve wished us, And for your presence here. Now when this day is over, And our guests are on their way, The memory of this joyous time Will ever with us stay. Emily and Leonard Dodge Children Jim and Janet Dodge Joanne and Mike Bruce Grandchildren David and Colleen Dodge Karen Dodge Michael Bruce Kevin Bruce Stephanie Bruce Note: Photos of couple in the news clip
  		Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 3 Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration For Dodge Couple Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dodge, Delia, will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a reception in their honor from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, August 5, 1990, at the Rossville Presbyterian Church, Rossville. Hosts for the occasion will be their children: Jim and Jan Dodge, Rossville; Joanne and Mike Bruce, Huntsville, Tx. Leonard D. Dodge and Emily S. Horak were married September 1, 1940, in Topeka. They have five grandchildren. The couple requests no gifts, please.
  		Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 4 Emily and Leonard Dodge Leonard D. and Emily S. Dodge of Delia will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Sept. 3 with a family dinner in Kansas City. Hosts will be their son and his wife and grandchildren. The couple also plan to celebrate with a future trip to Memphis and New Orleans. Leonard Dodge and Emily Horak were married Sept. 1,1940, in Topeka. Their children are Jim and Jan Dodge, Rossville, and Mike and Joanne Bruce, Huntsville, Texas. The couple have five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Dodge farmed in the Rossville and Delia area for many years and retired from farming in 1987. He continues to work part- time as a security guard at the Jeffrey Energy Center. Mrs. Dodge retired from the U.S. Postal Service and continues as a homemaker. Cards may be sent to them at Box 9500, Delia, 66418.
  		Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 5 Leonard and Emily Dodge Leonard and Emily Dodge, Rossville, formerly of Delia, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Rossville Senior Citizens Center, 429 Pearl in Rossville, hosted by their children and grandchildren. They were married Sept. 1, 1940, in Topeka and have lived in the Delia and Rossville area throughout their marriage. Their children and spouses are Jim and Janet Dodge, Rossville, and Joanne and Mike Bruce, Huntsville, Texas. They have five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Their children are compiling a "Memories” scrapbook and would welcome any additions about special times shared with the couple. Cards may be sent to them at 123 Adrian, Rossville, 66533. They request no gifts.
  Family ID	F1805	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Janet Sue Harth Dodge
  Married	3 Jun 1962	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	+ 1. Karen Kay Dodge Manhart,   b. 8 May 1965   2. David Lee Dodge,   b. 5 May 1963
  Documents » Slide Show		Bridal Shower- Harth, Janet Shower Honors Bride-Elect Miss Diane Swenson, Mrs. Walt Swenson, and Miss Sue Viergever entertained with a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening at the Swenson home honoring Miss Janet Harth, bride-elect of Jim Dodge. Those invited were Mrs. Marlin Harth, Mrs. Leonard Dodge, Miss Joanne Dodge, Mrs. Thelma Martin, Mrs. Lois Clanton, Mrs. Thora Stadler, Miss Helen Stadler, Mrs. David Stadler, Mrs. Buddy Taylor, Mrs. Gary Swarner, Mrs. Charles Boddy, Mrs. Zora Nicodemus, Mrs. Robert Flerlage, Miss Sharon Davis and Miss Sandy Whittet.
  		Marriage- Harth, Janet-Dodge, James Harth-Dodge Vows Exchanged June 3 [Photo caption: Mr. and Mrs. James Dodge] The marriage of Janet Sue Harth to James Leonard Dodge was solemnized June 3 in the Rossville Christian Church. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Marlin L. Harth, Overbrook, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dodge, Delia. The Rev. Sam Nickols officiated at the 3 p.m. double-ring ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Duerfeldt, Manhattan, provided the nuptial music. The bride's floor-length gown of Chantilace over taffeta was styled with an elongated bodice and scalloped neckline. Her fingertip-length veil of silk illusion was hand rolled and caught to an orange blossom and pearl crown. She carried a crescent-shaped bouquet of yellow sweetheart roses and white stephanotis. The bride was attended by Sue Viergever, Rossville, as maid of honor. Joanne Dodge, Delia, sister of the bridegroom, and Helen Stadler, Topeka, were candlelighters. Flower girl was Debbie Wehner, Rossville. The aqua dacron dresses worn by the bride's attendants were styled with scoop necklines, satin bows in the back, and loosely pleated skirts. The girls wore matching satin crowns on net veils. A yellow carnation bouquet was carried by the maid of honor. Charles Lee Harth, Overbrook, brother of the bride, was best man. Ushers were Johnny Wehner, Rossville, and Donnie Horak, Delia. Assisting at the reception in the Rossville Community Center were: Mrs. Charles Boddy, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. John Wehner, Mrs. George Stadler, and Diane Swenson, Rossville; Mrs. Benny Horak, Delia; Sharon Davis, Phoenix, Arizona; Charlotte Skaggs, Overbrook; Mrs. Francis Martin and Mrs. Zora Nicodemus, Topeka. Following a wedding trip to Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, and Yellowstone National Park, the couple is at home at 1426 Byron, Topeka. A graduate of Rossville Rural High School, the bride attended Clarks School of Business, and is employed by Hussey Insurance Agency. Mr. Dodge was graduated from Delia Rural High School and is employed by the Kansas Sheet Metal Co. [From 1962]
  		Anniversary- Dodge, James and Janet 1 Silver Anniversary for Jan and Jim Mr. and Mrs. Jim L. Dodge, Rossville, will observe their 25th wedding anniversary with a reception planned by their children, David and Karen, on Sunday, June 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Rossville Christian Church. All are invited to attend; no gifts please.
  		Anniversary- Dodge, James and Janet 2 Happy 25h, Jim & Jan Dodge Love from your kids and your folks!
  		Anniversary- Dodge, James and Janet 3 Jan and Jim Dodge Jim and Jan Dodge, Rossville, will be guests of honor at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. June 2 at Rossville Christian Church, 411 Spruce, in celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary. Hosts will be their children and spouses, David and Colleen Dodge, Topeka, and Karen and Jerry Manhart, Shawnee, and their five grandchildren. Jim Dodge and Janet Harth were married June 3,1962, in Rossville. Mr. Dodge retired June 1, 2001, after 41 years of employment through Sheet Metal Workers Union Local No. 77 in Topeka, the last 21 years for Stevenson & Co. Inc. in Topeka. Mrs. Dodge retired Sept. 14, 2001 from U.S. Bank as a commercial loan assistant. The couple request no gifts.
  		Anniversary- Dodge, James and Janet 4 Ruby Anniversary for Dodge Couple Jim and Janet Dodge. Rossville, will be guests of honor at a reception in celebration of their 40tff wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 2, 2002, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Rossville Christian Church, 411 Spruce, Rossville. Janet Harth and Jim Dodge were married June 3, 1962, in the same church. Hosting the reception are the couple’s children and grandchildren — David and Colleen Dodge, Casey, Darrin and Danielle, Topeka; and Jerry and Karen Manhart, Abbie and Chad, Shawnee. Mr. Dodge retired June 1,2001, after working 41 years through Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local #77, in Topeka, and for Stevenson & Co.. Inc. the last 21 of those years. Mrs. Dodge retired in September 2001, as a commercial loan assistant for U.S. Bank. Topeka. The couple requests no gifts, please.
  Last Modified	29 Nov 2017 14:35:37
  Family ID	F3404	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents

  Birthday- Dodge, Jim Jimmy Dodge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dodge, was given a surprise birthday party honoring his 17th birthday at the Dodge home Sunday, November 2. Refreshments were the traditional birthday cake and ice cream and a wiener roast. After the party the following guests attended a picture show in Topeka in his honor. Mary Etta Eakin, Ruth Ann Bowers, Jim Huggins, Don McNeive, Joe Frederick, Glen Lewelling, Larry Bowers, Joanne Dodge, Mrs. Joe Huggins, Coach Robert Gutherie and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dodge, all of Delia, Janet Harth and Laura Stiles of [missing rest]