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     Dorothy Ann Tripses was born on December 24, 1926 at English Township, Iowa Co., Iowa.^3,5 As of June 24, 1951,her married name was Tapscott.⁶ She married Cleo Everett Tapscott on June 24, 1951 at Millersburg, Iowa Co., Iowa.^5,6

     Cleo Everett Tapscott was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, 6901 Troost Ave, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^5,3 His Social Security Number was 484-28-3952.⁶ He was born on March 2, 1927 at Barnard, Nodaway Co., Missouri.^6,2,5,3,4 He married Dorothy Ann Tripses, daughter of Eddie "Edd" Tripses and Edna Marguerite Hatter, on June 24, 1951 at Millersburg, Iowa Co., Iowa.^3,7 Cleo Everett Tapscott died on January 13, 2004 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 76.^6,5,3 He Cleo Tapscott, 76, Kansas City, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at his home. Mr. Tapscott was born March 2, 1927, in Barnard, Mo. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and also served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He owned and operated Cleo's Auto Service and was a mechanic for various dealers. He was a past master of East Gate Lodge 630, was past patron of Order of the Eastern Star 367 and a member of the Scottish Rite, York Rite, Ararat Shrine and the American Legion. He was an avid outdoorsman and showed English Pointers and Tennessee Walking Horses. He was preceded in death by his parents. His survivors include his wife of 52 years, Dorothy Tapscott; a son, Jerold Tapscott and wife, Vicki, and a sister, Velma Gigliotti, all of Kansas City; two grandsons, Jerrod and Jason; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Charter Funerals, Kansas City. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City. on January 15, 2004.⁵

     Jerold "Jerry" Tapscott was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, 6901 Troost Ave, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^2,3 He married Vicki Unknown.¹ Jerold "Jerry" Tapscott married Lisa Unknown.^3,2 Jerold "Jerry" Tapscott was born on September 3, 1953 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^4,2 He died on April 3, 2011 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 57.^2,4 He Jerold "Jerry" Tapscott, 57, of Kansas City, MO, was called home on April 3, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., on Thursday, April 7th, at the McGilley & Sheil Chapel with a Tribe of Mic-O-Say Ceremony at 6 p.m. and a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the chapel on Friday at 1 p.m., with burial to follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. Jerry was born on Sept. 3, 1953 to Cleo & Dorothy (Tripses) Tapscott in Kansas City, MO, where he spent his life. He graduated from Van Horn High School, attended Longview Community College and received a degree in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University in 1977. Jerry worked for the Cities of Independence & Kansas City as a supervisor in Street & Traffic; retiring after 28 years of service. He was an Eagle Scout, a Sachum in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, assistant Scout Master for Troop #21, Cub Master for Pack #21, and District Member at-large for Pioneer Trails District. He was a member of the East Gate Lodge #630, the Travelers Club, the Scottish Rite, Ararat Shrine, OED Chapter #367, and active in many professional Engineering Societies. Jerry was an avid bowler, participating in ABC Tournaments for over 25 years. He loved the outdoors, camping at H. Roe Bartle, hunting and reading. Jerry belonged to Mt. Washington United Methodist Church and their choir. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Cleo, and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, of the home; sons, Jerrod and Jason; his step-son, Charlie Kessler; his mother, Dorothy; a granddaughter, Gabrielle; as well as many relatives and friends. The family would like to express a special thank you to the caregivers at the Hospice House and many friends. His loving ways and contagious smile will be greatly missed. on April 5, 2011.²

     Bertha Estella Duncan was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.¹ She was born on November 24, 1882 at Sheridan, Worth Co., Missouri.¹ As of May 29, 1925,her married name was Tripses.² She married Fred Tripses, son of Godfrey Thomas Tripses and Carrie Belle Moore, on May 29, 1925 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^2,3 Bertha Estella Duncan died on October 26, 1941 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 58.¹

     Roberta Jean Tripses was buried at Mount Calvary Cemeter, 1150 N 38th Street, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 490-24-2588.³ She was born on August 22, 1928 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.^6,2,3,4 As of October 21, 1950,her married name was Wynne.² She married Mayor Cleatus "Charles" Wynne on October 21, 1950 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^2,4 Roberta Jean Tripses died on January 6, 2007 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 78.^6,4 She Roberta Jean (Tripses) Wynne passed away Saturday, January 6, 2007, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held Monday, January 8, at Joseph A Butler and Son Funeral Home, 19th & Minnesota Ave., KCK, between 6 & 8 p.m. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 9 at the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Mt. Calvary Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, Va. 22038-1132. Mrs. Wynne was born August 22, 1928, in Omaha, NE, to Fred & Bertha (Duncan) Tripses. She attended schools in the Kansas City area and graduated from Manuel High School in KCMO in 1946. Following the family tradition, she worked for Union Pacific Railroad, where she met her one and only husband. She married Mayor C. Wynne on October 21, 1950. They celebrated 52 years of marriage before he died on August 3, 2003. Survivors included their four children and their spouses, Deborah (Bob) Konopasek, Blue Springs, MO, Mike (Jane) Wynne, Overland Park, KS, Mark (Virginia) Wynne, Cedar Rapids, IA, and Penny (Mike) Berrey of Purcell, OK, and nine grandchildren. on January 7, 2007.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 496-03-6225.² Mayor Cleatus "Charles" Wynne was born on June 28, 1919 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri; The SSDI has a birth year of 1918.^2,1,3 He married Roberta Jean Tripses, daughter of Fred Tripses and Bertha Estella Duncan, on October 21, 1950 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,4 Mayor Cleatus "Charles" Wynne died on August 4, 2003 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 84.^2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 514-01-5828.³ Dorothy May Dix was buried at Cedarvale Cemetery, Neosho Falls, Woodson Co., Kansas.² Her married name was Tripses.¹ She married Charles O. Tripses, son of Godfrey Thomas Tripses and Carrie Belle Moore.¹ Dorothy May Dix was born on October 2, 1916 at Piqua, Woodson Co., Kansas.^3,2,1 She and Charles O. Tripses were divorced before April 12, 1940.⁴ Dorothy May Dix died on August 31, 1994 at Kansas at age 77.^3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 511-32-6810.¹ Peggy Ann Tripses was buried at Cedarvale Cemetery, Neosho Falls, Woodson Co., Kansas.³ She was born on December 14, 1933 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.^1,3 As of January 11, 1947,her married name was Jesseph.² She married Dennis Oliver "Dee" Jesseph on January 11, 1947 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.² Peggy Ann Tripses died on January 31, 2000 at Kansas at age 66.^1,3,2

     Dennis Oliver "Dee" Jesseph Dennis "Dee" Oliver Jesseph, 84, former Piqua, Kansas area resident and presently of Miami, Oklahoma died Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at his home. Dee was born May 15, 1925, in Iola, Kansas, the son of Albert O. and Amanda L. (Dennis) Jesseph. He was an engineer while serving in the European and Pacific Theatre with the United States Army during World War II. His platoon built bridges during the war and worked on a bridge over the Rhine River in Germany. On January 11, 1947, Dee married Peggy Ann Tripses in Iola. They lived in Sedgwick, Newton and Geneseo before moving to a farm near Piqua in 1986. Over the years he worked as a ranch hand, policeman, security officer, truck driver, mechanic and oil field worker. His wife preceded him in death on January 31, 2000. On July 14, 2000 he married Nancy (Mead) Jennings and they made their home in Miami, Oklahoma. He was a former member of the American Legion in Geneseo. SURVIVORS: Wife: Nancy; 3 Sons: Dennis & wife, Pamela of Little River, KS; Sam of Piqua, KS; and Carl & wife Robin of Chase, KS; 3 Daughters: Diana Schmidt & husband, Ernest of Delia, KS; Ella Jesseph of Great Bend, KS; and Amanda Butts & husband, Chuck of Lyons, KS; 3 Step-Daughters: Faye & Lynette of Miami, OK; and Linda of Tulsa, OK; 18 Grandchildren, 22 Step-Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren and 20 Step-Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, John Wayne and two stillborn sons, two brothers, Henry and Albert, two sisters, Margaret and Martha, a granddaughter, Jenny Jesseph, and three step-sons, Robert, James and Darrell. FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2009, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel in Iola, Kansas. The Rev. Bruce Winch will officiate. BURIAL: Cedarvale Cemetery at Neosho Falls, Kansas.² He was buried at Cedarvale Cemetery, Neosho Falls, Woodson Co., Kansas.^1,2 He was born on May 15, 1925 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.^1,3,2 He married Peggy Ann Tripses, daughter of Charles O. Tripses and Dorothy May Dix, on January 11, 1947 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.² Dennis Oliver "Dee" Jesseph died on September 23, 2009 at Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, at age 84.^1,3,2