Joseph Steven Wyzenski

Joseph Steven Wyzenski of LaVista, Nebraska, was born 26 Dec 1931 at Omaha, Nebraska the son of William and Anntonie (Tobia) Wyzenski.died 31 Jul 2013.  He was married 02 Jun 1955 at Omaha to Geraldine Jacobia.
He is survived by his wife Gerry; children Cindy (Brian) Longie, Steve Wyzenski, Don Wysenski, Kathy (John) Kuhn, Jerry Wyzenski; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; a brother Bill Wyzenski; and a sister Dorothy Hanak.
Interment was in St. John Cemetery.
part of this information was from the Omaha World Herald.

Geraldine Jacobia Wyzenski is the daughter of Ivan and Margaret (Wade) Jacobia, Ivan being the son of Julia (Gilbert) and Merlin Jacobia.

2013 Gilbert Reunion in Fairview, Kansas

(as always click on the photo to enlarge it)
The 73rd Gilbert Reunion was held June 9, 2013 at the Community Center in Fairview, Kansas.
If you have family updates of photos (new or old), births, marriages, deaths, or other events please email them to Larry Gilbert at ks_nature_boy@hotmail.com
Plans have already begun for the 2014 reunion, information will be posted here as they are confirmed.

Mary Jacobia Freeby

Mary M. Freeby, 95, passed away May 22, 2013. She was born June 7, 1917, in Fairview, KS, the daughter of Merlin and Julia Ann Gilbert Jacobia. On May 31, 1936, Mary married Everett A. Freeby. He preceded her in death in 1997. She retired from the Kansas Rehabilitation Center for the Blind, where she worked as a cook. Survivors include son, Everett E. Butch (Helen) Freeby; daughters, Dianna K. Berry and Debra M. (Larry) Turner; son-in-law, Billy Gentry; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly A. Gentry. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at Mount Hope Chapel, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Topeka Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund, 4712 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606.

Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on May 23, 2013 

Robert Brammer

Robert Brammer(1929 - 2012)

Robert L. Brammer
Colonel, USAF (ret)

March 10 1929-December 27, 2012
Robert L. Brammer, Colonel, USAF (ret) passed away peacefully in his home in Atwater, California on December 27, 2012 with his three children by his side.
Bob was born March 10, 1929 in Sabetha, Kansas to Tommy and Luverne Brammer. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Merlin Brammer and his beloved wife of 59 years, Darlene Brammer.
He is survived by his son Gregory and daughter-in-law Linda, daughter Cynthia Kuhle and son-in-law Rick, daughter Candace Cease and son-in-law Colin, brother Galen and sister-in-law Ruth, brother-in-law Darrell Herbster and sister-in-law Mary, grandchildren Grant and Seth Brammer, Lindsey and Michael Kuhle and David Cease. He also leaves nephews Rod Colvin, Doug Brammer, Steve Goolsby, Mark Goolsby, Scott Herbster and niece Lori Bergman.
In Bob's early years he thought he might be a musician.  He played the cornet in the Sabetha High School Band and received a number one rating at the 1946 University of Kansas Music Festival.  Bob started college as a music major and auditioned for the United States Navy Band but his fascination with airplanes pulled him in another direction.
Bob joined the Air Force on February 1, 1949. After Basic Training at Sheppard AFB, he was assigned to Weather Observer Technical School at Chanute AFB and then to Aerial Gunner School at Lowery AFB. He became Weather-Gunner on a Strategic Air Command RB50E and remained a combat crew member with the 55th Strat Recon Wing until assigned to Officer Candidate School June 1953. In 1954, he went to pilot training at Bartow Air Base and Reese AFB. After receiving his pilot wings on December 14, 1954, he attended B-29 training at Randolph AFB and C-97 training at Palm Beach AFB. Bob reported for duty with the 384th Air Refueling Squadron, 99th Bomb Wing at Westover AFB in May 1955 and flew the new Boeing KC-97G Air Refueling Tanker. In January 1959, Bob was assigned to KC-135 training at Castle AFB with a subsequent assignment to the 904th Air Refueling Squadron at Mather AFB. In October 1962, Bob became an instructor pilot at the KC-135 training school at Castle AFB. He attended the Armed Forces Staff College in May 1967. After graduation, Bob was assigned a combat tour in South East Asia flying the RB-66. He flew 109 combat missions and was awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross and five air medals. In July 1969, he was assigned to the 52nd Tactical Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB where he continued to fly RB-66. Later he became Commander of the 52th Munitions Maintenance Squadron. In July 1973, he was promoted to Full Colonel and was assigned to the 410 Bomb Wing at K. I. Sawyer AFB as Chief of Maintenance in July 1973. With over ten thousand hours of total flying time, Bob retired in September 1976 and returned to Atwater.
Although Bob loved the Air Force, he loved and cared for his family and friends even more. After retirement, Bob maintained interests in community social programs and the Atwater United Methodist Church. He was a life member of the Castle Air Museum, past president of the Retired Officer Association, member of the Air Force Association, member of the Order of Daedalians, board of directors of the Military Officers Association of America, and a member of his church choir.
A memorial service will be held at the Atwater United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with a lunch reception following. At 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 7, a military burial ceremony will be held at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery at Santa Nella, CA.
The Brammer family would like to thank the Atwater Medical Center, Merced Mercy Hospital and Bristol Hospice for their care and support. Remembrances, if desired, may be made to the Castle Air Museum or the Atwater United Methodist Memorial Fund.
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Agnes Mitchell Jacobia Hampton Roe and son Delbert Jacobia in February 2007

Agnes Mitchell Jacobia Hampton Roe

Agnes L. Mitchell, Jacobia, Hampton, Roe
Agnes Louise Roe, 90, of Wamego, died Sunday December 23,
2012 at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Home in Wamego.
Agnes was born in Bendena, Kansas on September 14, 1922 the
daughter of Nelson and Mary Ellen (Clark) Mitchell. She was
raised in Horton, Ks. and graduated from Horton High School.
She worked for the Garment Factory in Horton from 1955 to 1968.
In 1968 she moved with her husband Hal to Topeka. From 1968
until her retirement she worked for the Good Samaritan Home
Topeka. Then in 2003 she moved to Wamego to be near her son
Jim Jacobia. She was a member of the University Methodist Church
in Topeka and a member of the First United Methodist Church in
Wamego. Where she served on many committees.
Agnes married Glenn D. Jacobia in June 1941. He preceded
her in death August 1959. She then married Leroy Hampton in
October 1960. He preceded her in death May 1965. She then
married Harold Roe in October 1968. He preceded her in death in
August 1978.
She enjoyed country music, singing in the church choir, doing
crossword puzzles; search a word, and watching old movies and
TV Land. But most of all she enjoyed baking for her family and friends.
She is survived by her sons, Jack L. Jacobia and his wife, Sandra,
of Indianapolis, In. James D. Jacobia and his wife, Carla of Wamego,
Delbert G. Jacobia and his wife, Karen of Salina, Ks. Five
granddaughters, two grandsons and two step-granddaughters.
Seven great granddaughters, ten great grandsons and one great,
great granddaughter.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Larry D. Jacobia in
infancy.  Her parents, one brother and five sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 28,
2012 at Campanella Funeral Home in Wamego. Rev. Ronald
Williams will be officiating. The family will greet friends at 1:00 p.m.,
Friday before service.
Burial will be at the Sabetha Cemetery, Sabetha, Ks. They suggest
that memorial contributions to the American Heart Association and
those be sent in care of Campanella Funeral Home. Online
condolences may be made at http://www.campanellafuneral.com
www.campanellafuneral.com.

Beverly Freeby Gentry

 ROSSVILLE-Beverly Ann Gentry, 75, life's journey ended Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Her journey began January 15, 1937 at Sabetha, the daughter of Everette and Mary Jacobia Freeby. Beverly was raised in Centralia and later moved to Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. Mrs. Gentry lived in the Rossville community and wore many different hats. She was a farmer's wife and helped on the farm. Beverly worked as an Assistant Librarian for Rossville High School for 11 years. She was a fulltime mom and grandmother. She attended the Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 American Legion Auxiliary for 50 years. Beverly was preceded in death by her father and an infant daughter Kimberly. She was united in marriage to Billy G. Gentry on June 12, 1955. He survives of the home. Other survivors include four sons, Rick (Peggy) Gentry, Rossville, Ron (Eva) Gentry, Rossville, Steve (Alyssa) Gentry, Topeka and Chad (Jennifer) Gentry, Rossville; her mother, Mary Freeby, Topeka; a brother, Everette Butch (Helen) Freeby, Ozawkie; two sisters, Dianna Berry and Debbie (Larry) Turner all of Topeka; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Beverly's greatest love in life was caring for her husband and family along with keeping a cozy home filled with love. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 1, 2012 at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Gentry will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Marys, KS. 66536. Online condolences may be sent to wwwpiperfuneralhome.com. Beverly Gentry

Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on September 29, 2012