DAILEY, Abner Prentice
Abner Prentice Dailey
Abner Prentice Dailey was born November 12, 1865 in Hamburg, Iowa, and passed
away after a lingering illness [March 1, 1933], at the age of 67 years, 8
months, and 17 days.
He was married to Melvina Cooper, December 21, 1892. To this union was born
four children, Floretta died in May, 1917, at the age of 24 years. He leaves
to mourn his departure, his wife and Guy Buford of Manhattan, Wayne Everett,
Salina, and Robert Henry of Westmoreland; his sisters, Arvilla Sebring,
Morrowville and Nannie Masters, Manhattan, Kansas.
He was active in I.O.O.F. lodge and Workman lodge up to the time of his
sickness. He had been in business in Westmoreland since 1901.
Funeral services were held at the Westmoreland M.E. church at 2 p.m. Friday and
were conducted by Rev. W.N. Smitheram. The very large number present was a
fitting tribute to the high esteem in which Mr. Dailey was held by those that
knew him. Burial was in the Westmoreland Cemetery.
Source: Westmoreland Recorder - March 9, 1933
Submitted by: Jane
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DAILEY, Floretta
Floretta Dailey
Miss Floretta Dailey passed away at her home in this city last Friday morning
about 3 o'clock, after a lingering illness of over three months.
Floretta Dailey was born on a farm four miles southeast of Westmoreland,
Pottawatomie County, Kansas, on September 25, 1893. She graduated from the
Westmoreland High School in 1913, afterwards teaching in the public schools
here and also in Blue Rapids. She was taken sick at Blue Rapids on February
17, 1917, was taken to the Swedish Hospital in Kansas City some weeks later,
and then brought home after submitting to an operation and treatment there, and
passed away May 25, 1917, being 23 years and 8 months of age. She is survived
by her father [Abner Prentice Dailey], mother [Melvina (Cooper) Dailey] and
three brothers, Guy, Wayne and Robert, and numerous other relatives. She was
united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Westmoreland in early childhood
and ever remained a faithful member.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock, conducted by Rev. W.R. Ward of Centrailia, assisted by Rev. E.O.
Raymond and Rev. Ira Griffin. Interment was made in the City cemetery. A
beautiful solo was rendered at the services by Miss Winifred Challis,
and several selections by a choir composed of Mrs. Walter Robson, Mrs. Fred I.
Hall, Miss Challis, Mrs. W.J. Keyser, J.M. St. John, Dr. G.R. Loofbourrow, J.L.
Hoover and J.C. Walker with Miss Winifred Hoover as accompanist. The
pallbearers were W.E. Grutzmacher, F.E. Stelzner, Wesley Challis, Max Carley,
Quinn Mark and Glenn Powell. The floral offerings sent to the family were many
and beautiful.
The passing of this young life is indeed a sad event. Flo was a patient
sufferer during her long illness and stood up bravely until the last.
Source: Westmoreland Recorder - May 31, 1917
Submitted by: Jane
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DAILEY, Guy Buford
Guy B. (Pete) Dailey, 88, died Wednesday morning at Meadowlark Hills Care
Center.
He was born June 12, 1895 in Pottawatomie County, Kan. and had been a
longtime Manhattan resident. He operated a service station at the
intersection of 4th and Humboldt until 1947, then served as a substitute
rural mail carrier until his retirement. He was well known in the area for
the refurbishing of antiques and furniture.
He served in the 2nd Division Corps of Engineers during World War I and was
decorated with the Silver Star. He was a charter member of Pierce-Keller
Post American Legion, Manhattan, and was a member of 40 and 8 Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post No. 17, Odd Fellows Lodge No. 17, and First United
Methodist Church.
On Sept. 6, 1923 in Westmoreland, he married Fleda L. Kersey, she survives
at Meadowlark Hills. Other survivors include two daughters, Ruth Alice
Becker, Freeport Ill., and Betty Jean Brotherson, Kansas City, Kan., two
brothers, Wayne Dailey, Salina and Robert Dailey, Westmoreland, seven
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Cowan Edwards Yorgensen Funeral
Home with The Rev. Charles B. Bennett officiating . Interment will be in
Wamego Cemetery with full Military honors.
A memorial fund has been established for the First United Methodist Church,
contributions may be left in care of the funeral home.
Friends may call at any time.
Source: "The Manhattan Mercury" - June 15, 1983
Submitted by: Richard
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DAILEY, Guy B.
Guy Buford "Pete" Dailey, 88, Manhattan, died Wednesday, June 15, 1983 at a
Manhattan nursing home. He was born June 12, 1895 in Pottawatomie county,
the son of A.P. [Abner Prentice] and Melvina Cooper Dailey. He spent his life
in the Manhattan area. Mr. Dailey was a retired service station operator.
He was a member of the First United Methodist church, Independent Order of
Odd Fellows, Pearce-Keller Post No. 17 of the American Legion and La Societe
des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaus Vaiture, all in Manhattan.
He was married to Fleda Kersey September 6, 1923, at Westmoreland. She survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Alice Becker, Stockton, Ill.,
and Mrs. Betty Jean Brotherson, Kansas City, Kansas; two brothers, Wayne Dailey,
Salina, and Robert Dailey, Westmoreland; seven grandchildren and eight great-
grandchildren.
Services were held Friday, June 17, 1983 at Cowan-Edwards-Yorgensen Funeral
Home in Manhattan. Burial was in the Wamego City Cemetery. Memorial contribu-
tions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan.
Source: Unknown newspaper clipping
Submitted by: Jane
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DAILEY, John
Sudden Death of John Dailey
On Monday morning about 6:00 o'clock John Dailey, without a moment's warning,
died of heart failure, which disease he had been afflicted with, for some
years. He had been apparently in as good health as usual for some months and
the evening before his death attended church. He was unable to sleep Sunday
night and he and his wife had lain awake and talked nearly all night. They
were chatting just a few minutes before he died. Mr. Dailey had a spell
of coughing and soon Mrs. Dailey heard him gasp for breath. She spoke to him
and received no reply. He died instantly. She called some near neighbors and
the news spread rapidly over town.
The funeral services were held at the residence of the deceased Tuesday at 1:00
p.m. The sermon was preached by Elder W.H. Schumate, a former pastor of the
deceased but now a resident of Eskridge, Wabaunsee County. A large number,
especially from Mr. Dailey's old neighborhood in Union Township, attended the
funeral. The remains were buried in the Westmoreland cemetery.
John Dailey was born in Vermilion County, Illinois, June 24, 1835. He moved to
Toledo, Illinois, where he married Margaret Ricker and the same year he and his
wife moved to Kansas. In 1859 they moved to Iowa and in 1861 they moved back
to Pottawatomie County, Kansas, where they have since resided. Mr. Dailey
owned a farm southeast of Westmoreland but about two years ago he sold his farm
and moved to town. He has always lived a devoted christian life and was a
member of the Church of Christ.
There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Dailey the following children: Charlotte D.,
Frances A., now Mrs. Sebring, George W., Abner P., John H., and Charles E.
They have one adopted daughter, Nancy E., now Mrs. Rightmire. Mrs. Sebring,
A.P., and Mrs. Rightmire are the only living children.
Mrs. Dailey is nearly heartbroken on account of the loss of her husband and
constant companion. She and other members of the family have the sympathy of
all.
Source: Westmoreland Recorder - January 15, 1903
Submitted by: Jane
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DAILEY, Margaret
Mrs. Margaret Dailey
Mrs. Margaret Dailey died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Arvilla Sebring, in
Rossville, Friday, March 5 [1909]. The cause of death was paralysis, though
she had not been in good health for some time.
The body was brought to Westmoreland for burial and funeral services. The
funeral was held at the home of the deceased in Westmoreland at 10:00 a.m. last
Sunday. The service was conducted by Eldger G.W. Forrester and interment was
in the Westmoreland cemetery.
Mrs. Margaret Ricker Dailey was born near Nashville, Tennessee, February 26,
1835. She was married on February 26, 1859, to Mr. John Dailey in Toledo,
Illinios. To Mr. and Mrs. Dailey were born six children, only two are living,
A.P. Dailey of Westmoreland and Mrs. Arvilla Sebring of Rossville.
Mr. and Mrs. Dailey moved to Kansas soon after their marriage, settling near
America City. They moved to Iowa about 1862 and back to Kansas in 1875. Mrs.
Dailey was a member of the Church of Christ of Westmoreland. She lived
a constant christian life. She leaves many friends here.
Source: Westmoreland Recorder - March 11, 1909
Submitted by: Jane
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DAILEY, Melvina (Cooper)
Melvina (Cooper) Dailey
Melvina Dailey was born at Pleasant Run near Westmoreland, Kansas, September 1,
1871, and passed away at the Dechairo hospital in Westmoreland August 20, 1943,
after a lingering illness.
Many will remember her parents, J.H. and Delilah Cooper. She was united in
marriage to Abner Prentice Dailey on December 21, 1892. To this union were
born one daughter and three sons. The daughter, Floretta, preceded her mother
in death May 25, 1917, and the husband March 1, 1933.
Mrs. Dailey is survived by three sons, Guy B. Dailey, Manhattan, Kansas, Wayne
E. Dailey, Salina, Kansas, and Robert H. Dailey, Westmoreland; a brother, Fred
Cooper, of ElMonte, California, four sisters, Lorena Komin, Pittsburg, Kansas;
Bertha Kennedy, Union Town, Pennsylvania; Maude Moore, Westmoreland, Kansas;
and Cleo Hudson, of Coffeyville, Kansas.
Melvina Dailey loved her home and her family, taking a special interest in her
six grandchildren. She was a member of the First Methodist Church and while
able, took an active part in church work. She especially enjoyed her
membership in the women's groups. For years she was a member of the Rebecca
lodge until that organization was finally disbanded. She was a member of the
Royal Neighbor lodge at the time of her death and until recently took an active
part in that organization.
Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church in Westmoreland,
Kansas, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. A.L. Wright officiating.
The pallbearers were Robert Knox, Rex Ford, Bert Hart, Erwin Hildenbrand, Lloyd
Hope and Art Huber.
Source: Westmoreland Recorder - August 26, 1943
Submitted by: Jane
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DETWILER, Della
(Detwiler)
Thursday 4 October 1877, (KR): Died. At Wamego, September 30, 1877, after a
long and painful illness, Della, youngest daughter of J. Q. Detwiler. The
funeral services were at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternon, and were
attended by a large congregatin of sypathizing friends. Mr. Detwiler did not
reach home from Illinois until Monday evening, too late to see his daughter
alive, or attend her remains to the grave.
(Detwiler)
Friday Morning 5 October 1877 (WT): In Memorium. Died at the residence of her
parents in Wamego Kansas, September 29, 1877, of typhoid fever, Della M.
Detwiler, aged 13 years and four months. When death brought the summons of God
to this bright spirit the parting was the severest blow to all who knew her. A
child in years, our Della was a woman in understanding and moved among her
youthful companions as one revered and loved. Born to soothe distress and
lighten care, a companion ever to her elders, lively as soft, and innocent as
fair, blest with a sweet simplicity of thought, of winning speech, endearing,
artless,kind, she seemed fitted for a long and useful life here, but -
Buried in Wamego City Cemetery, Section B, #122 Listed as Delia May Detwiler
Submitted by: Anna LeBlanc
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DIXON, Ava Rebecca
Ava Rebecca Corke died March 3, 1981, at Albany, Ore. She was 83 years old.
Mrs. Corke was born February 23, 1888 at Laclede, the daughter of Jacob and
Hannah Dixon. She grew up and was educated in Kansas where she taught for
six years prior to her marriage to Henry Tell Corke on May 2, 1912 in
Salina.
The couple lived on a farm and operated a hatchery for many years before
moving to Albany in 1937.
She helped operate greenhouses in Albany for more than 21 years.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles (June) Northey, Salem, and Mrs.
Foy (Lera) McKinney, Albany; one brother, Leo Dixon, Blue Rapids; and one
sister, Mrs. Grace Weiler, Hood River, Ore.; five grandchildren and six
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Prudence, and
her husband.
Services were at 2 p.m. March 5 at the First Baptist Church in Albany, with
burial in Willamette Memorial Park.
Source: The Wamego Times - March 19, 1981
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DIXON George Washington
George W. Dixon, 81, Wamego, died Saturday at a Wamego nursing home.
He was born Sept. 1, 1897 in the Laclede community northwest of Wamego and
lived in that community and Wamego all his life.
Mr. Dixon had worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and later for Daylor
Motors, Inc., as a maintenance man, and for Stewart Funeral Home, both at
Wamego.
He attended Jehovah's Witnesses meetings at Manhattan and was married to
Irene Brooks in 1928 at Junction City. She died Feb. 26, 1971.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Couchman, Fall River; a son, Howard
Dixon, Wamego; two sisters, Mrs. Ava Corke, Albany, Ore., and Mrs. Grace
Weiler, Hood River, Ore.; a brother, Leo Dixon, Blue Rapids; six
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter.
Graveside services were Monday at Wamego Cemetery. Stewart Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements.
Source: The Wamego Times - June 14, 1979
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DIXON, Hannah
Mrs. Hannah Dixon
Hannah Drake was born in Venton county, Ohio, October 17, 1857. She grew to
young womanhood in the state of Ohio and at 20 years of age was united in
marriage to Jacob Dixon, February 25, 1877. The Dixons came west to Kansas
and located on a farm near where Laclede, Kansas, now is, on March 9, 1878.
There they made their home until they moved to Wamego 20 years ago in 1912.
The husband preceded his wife in death on April 26, 1916. Their home was
blest with six boys and six girls. Three children, Susie, Ethel and Tobia
L., have been claimed by death. The children who remain to mourn her
passing, are: Mrs. Nannie Douglas, Emporia, Kansas; Mrs. Stella Welter,
Westmoreland, Kansas; Ulysses Dixon, Zeandale, Kansas; Louis Dixon, Belvue,
Kansas; Joe Dixon, Westmoreland, Kansas; Mrs. Alva Corke, Quinter, Kansas;
Mrs. Grace Weiler, Wamego, Kansas; Leo and George, both of Wamego, Kansas.
She is survived also by a sister, Mrs O.B. Foote of Topeka, Kansas, and a
half brother, Joseph Drake, of Columbus Ohio. There are seventeen
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Last Monday she suffered a stroke of paralysis and the sunset of life came
last Thursday morning, June 23. She had attained the age of 74 years, 9
months and 6 days.
During her advancing years after a busy life, she opened her home to two of
her grandchildren, Howard and Ruth who made their home with her for some
time.
Early in life she became a member of the United Brethern church, and on
February 24, 1918, she became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church in
Wamego, during the pastorate of Rev. J. W. Clardy. She will be greatly
missed not only by the family and relatives, but by many neighbors and
friends.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. D. L. Patton, pastor of the
Methodist church, assisted by Rev. A. E. Retzer, pastor of the Baptist
church, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Burial was made in the Wamego city
cemetery.
In the death of Mrs. Dixon the community loses another of the pioneer
mothers of the community, who was one of those who with the early settlers
of that day underwent the hardships incident to the making of a home and
giving to the community a splendid family of sons and daughters. For her
many high qualities of womanhood and her doevotion to family and friends her
memory will long be cherished.
Source: The Wamego Times - June 30, 1932
Submitted by: Richard
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DIXON, Irene
Mrs. Irene Dixon, 76, Wamego, died Friday at Stormont-Vail Hospital
in Topeka.
She was born February 12, 1896 in Belvue. A son, Lillard, preceded
her in death. She is survived by her widower, George of the home;
daughter Mrs. Jean Tyler, Manhattan; step son Howard; step daughter
Ruth; grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Grave side services at Wamego Cemetery were Monday. Stewart Funeral
Home, Wamego, was in charge of the services.
Source: Wamego Times - March 4, 1971
Submitters note: This is the former Mrs. Thompson, nee Irene M.
BROOKS, the second wife of George Washington DIXON Her grave marker
shows that she was born in 1894.
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DIXON, Jacob
An Old Soldier Passes Away
Jacob Dixon died at his home in Wamego, April 26, 1916, at the age of 71 years,
5 months and 18 days. He was born in Vinton County, Ohio, November 18, 1844,
and was married to Miss Hannah Drake, February 25, 1877. To this union twelve
children were born all of whom survive him except an infant son and a daughter,
Ethel, who died in 1909. The living children are Minnie, Stella, Ulysses, Louis,
Mrs. Grace Weller, Mrs. Ava Corke, Joe, Leo, George and Susie. Besides his wife
he leaves one brother, Wm. Dixon, of Ray, Ohio.
He served as a private in the civil war, enlisting in Company G. 73rd regiment
of Ohio infantry, enlisting December 11, 1861, and was discharged December 31,
1864. He was active service in the war having been wounded three times, receiv-
ing one of his wounds in the battle of Gettysburg.
The family moved to Kansas in 1878 and has resided on a farm on Indian creek
until about four years ago when on account of age and declining health they
moved to Wamego. Mr. Dixon was a strong, moral man of upright and honest
character. He bore his long and terrible suffering with remarkable patience
and before passing away made his peace with God and prepared for eternal rest.
The funeral services were held at the home in Wamego, conducted by Rev. J.W.
Tanner, assisted by Rev. Clardy of the M.E. Church, of Wamego. The G.A.R. had
charge of services at the grave. Interment was made in the Laclede cemetery.
Source: The Wamego Reporter, May 4, 1916
Submitted by: Jane
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DIXON, Leo J.
Died June 21, 1982
WAMEGO - Leo J. Dixon, 87 of Rt. 2, Manhattan, died Monday at his home. He
was born April 24, 1895 at Laclede and lived in the Wamego and Blue Rapids
areas for many years before moving to Manhattan three years ago. He had
been a farmer.
He was married to Sophie Evans June 7, 1922, at Abilene, and she preceded
him death Nov. 29, 1975.
Survivors include a son, Melvin Dixon, Rt. 2; a sister, Mrs. Grace Weller,
Hood River, Ore.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego,
with the Rev. Charles Fisch officiating. Burial will be in the Wamego City
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leo Dixon Memorial
Fund, which will be designated later by relatives, and sent in care of the
funeral home.
Source: The Wamego Times, June 24, 1982
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DIXON, Minnie Ethel
Minnie Ethel Dixon, fifth daughter of Jacob and Hannah Dixon was born Feb.
17, 1893, and died at the family home west of Laclede, Jan. 5, 1909. She is
survived by father, mother, five brothers, Ulysses, Louis, Joe, Leo and
Geo., and five sisters, Nannie, Estella, Grace, Ava and Susy. One brother
being dead.
Ethel was sick but a few days, but bore her terrible suffering with a marked
degree of patience. J. W. Tanner conducted the services at the church
Thursday, Jan. 7, after which she was laid to rest in the Laclede cemetery.
Another hand is beckoning us,
Another call is given;
And glows once more with angel steps
The path which reaches heaven.
No paling of the check of bloom,
Forewarned us of decay;
No shadow from the silent land,
Fell round our sister's way.
Fold her, O Father, in thine arms,
And let her henceforth be
A messenger of love between
Our human hearts and Thee.
Source: "The Wamego Times", January 14, 1909
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DIXON, Nancy Belle
DIXON, NANCY BELLE
Mrs. Nannie Belle Douglass, 88, Wamego, died Saturday in Westmoreland
hospital.
She was born Nov. 26, 1877 in Vinton County, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and
Hannah Dixon.
She moved to Kansas at an early age and had lived at Wamego since 1942.
Earlier she lived at Emporia. She was a member of the Congregational Church
at Emporia.
She was married to Charles H. Douglass June 27, 1922. He died Jan. 18,
1937.
Survivors include three brothers S. L. Dixon, Soldier, Leo Dixon, Blue
Rapids, and George Dixon, Wamego; and two sisters, Mrs. John Weiler, Hood
River, Ore., and Mrs H. T. Corke, Albany, Ore.
Services were Wednesday at Stewart Funeral Home. Graveside services were
Wednesday at Maplewood Cemetery at Emporia.
Source: "The Wamego Times", January 6, 1966
Submitted by: Richard
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DIXON, Shedrick L.
Soldier - Shedrick L. Dixon, 84, rural Soldier, died Wednesday in his home.
He had an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Dixon was born July 24, 1883, near Wamego. He had lived on farm near
Soldier 26 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Henry Carley, Emmett, Idaho; a son,
Alfred L. Dixon, Seattle, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Weiler, Hood River,
Ore., and Mrs. Ava Corke, Albany, Ore,; two brothers, Leo Dixon, Blue
Rapids, and George Dixon, Wamego; three grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
Services will be announced by Tessendorf Mortuary, Onaga. Burial will be in
Wamego Cemetery.
Source: Topeka Capital-Journal, April 5, 1968
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DIXON, Stella May
Stella May Dixon, daughter of Jacob and Hannah Dixon, was born September 24,
1879, near Laclede, Kansas, and passed away at the hospital in Axtell,
Kansas, June 11, 1958 at 4:15 p.m.
She was married to William Welter September 23, 1931. He passed away April
1, 1946. Later she married James Thompson, who passed away January 18,
1958.
She was an active member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church of
Corning and gave freely of her time and support to the church.
She leaves three brothers, Louis Dixon of Soldier, Kansas, Leo Dixon of
Cleburne, Kansas, George Dixon of Wamego, Kansas; three sisters, Nannie
Douglas of Wamego, Kansas, Grace Weiler of Hood River, Oregon, and Ava
Corke of Albany, Oregon. Also a number of neices, nephews, cousins and a
host of friends to mourn her passing.
Funeral services were held at the Stewart Funeral Chapel, Sunday afternoon
conducted by the Rev. Thomas Ingle.
Source: "The Wamego Times", June 19, 1958
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DIXON, Susie Albertha
Susie Albertha Dixon was born in Center township, Pottawatomie county,
Kansas, July 15, 1900 and died in Wamego, Kansas, June 6, 1923, aged 22
years, 10 months and 21 days.
On August 31, 1921, she was united in marriage to Ronald S. Fowkes. During
the brief time of their wedded life they made their home on a farm just west
of Wamego. They were very happy together, and shared with each other the
ideals of life and the journey together which they hoped might reach down
through a long period of years. But is was not to be so. The young life so
rich and beautiful in all its hopes and plans has been cut off, and we are
left in the stillness and lonesomeness of it all to dream of that fair land
where homes are never broken, and where loved ones meet to part no more.
She was a member of the First Baptist church of Wamego, and lived a
consecrated Christian life. During the years of 1920-22 she taught the
Fourth grade in the Wamego school. As a teacher she was very successful,
and many of the patrons of the school were sorry to lose her influence with
the children as they passed through the grade which she taught. She was a
quiet, lovable young woman, and the friends she made were true and lasting.
Those who had the privilege to share her friendship were always lifted up by
her influence. She made the world better wherever she moved in it. She was
constructive and helpful in all things she attempted to do. All who knew
her held her in the highest esteem because of these splendid qualities of
usefulness and influence. With her, it was not a question of how long she
might live, but how well she might do her duty every day. Her life has been
a benediction and a blessing to all who knew her and to the community in
which she lived.
Besides her husband, she leaves her mother, five brothers, four sisters,
other relatives, and a host of friends to mourn her untimely departure.
Funeral services were held in the M.E. church Friday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock, conducted by the Rev. I. B. Pruitt, pastor of the church. Burial
was in the family lot in the cemetery at Wamego. The music was furnished by
the choir of the Baptist church and was beautiful and comforting to the
bereaved.
Source: "The Westmoreland Recorder" - June 14, 1923
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DIXON. U. S.
U. S. Dixon is Dead
Ulysses Sherman Dixon, 70, died April 26 in Manhattan. He was a farmer and
lived near Zeandale. Survivors include the widow. Mr. Dixon was born March
23, 1881, in Pottawatomie county the son of Jacob and Hannah Dixon. Funeral
services were Sunday at Stewart's Funeral home with the Rev. Gordon
Coldsmith, Methodist pastor, in charge. Interment was in Wamego cemetery.
Source: Wamego Times May 3, 1951
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DOMENY, Alzira May
Alzira May Domeny (Mrs. W. L. Hauldren), was born near Gillespieville, Ohio
on May 2, 1882, and died at her home in St. George, Kansas on Monday,
February 7, 1921, aged 38 years, 9 months and 5 days.
On January 25, 1909 she was united in marriage to W. L. Hauldren. To this
union three children were born, all of whom survive her. The are: Elanor
aged nine, Minnie Bell aged seven, and William Lester aged five.
The deceased came to Kansas with her parents when she was just a young girl,
and has lived continuously in this community all her life. She was known and
loved for her kind sympathetic disposition. She tried to carry her own
burdens, and always listened with sympathy to the complaints of others.
However, she was not exempt from the trials and burdens of life, and
remarked a few days before her death, that one is not always as well as they
look.
Her untimely departure was a shock to her many friends, and the loss in the
home is irreparable. She was not a member of any church, but had expressed
her wish that she might be, and all who knew her will testify that she lived
a good Christian life, and was rearing her children in the Christian faith.
Besides her husband and children, she leaves her father, Mr. George Domeny,
four sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Kersey, of Westmoreland, Kansas, Mrs. Mary
Heckart, of Carbondale, Kansas, Mrs. Rosa D. Brock, of Wamego, Kansas and a
brother, Oscar, of Wamego, Kansas. Her mother passed away on November 6,
1898. There are many other relatives and a host of friends who join with
her loved ones in mourning her very sudden death.
Funeral services were conducted in the Methodist Episcopal church in Wamego,
Kansas, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, February 10, 1921, by the Rev. L.
B. Pruitt, pastor of the church and burial was made in the family lot in the
cemetery at Wamego, Kansas.
Source: "The Wamego Times", February 11, 1921
Submitted by: Richard
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DOMENY, Cora Ellen
A little daughter of George Domeny was buried in the Laclede cemetery on
Sunday the 14th, another victim of the sore throat.
Source: Louisville Indicator, October 18, 1888
Submitted by: Jane
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DOMENY, Emza Ann Dixon
On Sunday, Nov. 6, 1898, death again entered our community and called away
another one of our loved ones. Mrs. Emza Domeny, after a lingering illness
of a year, of heart trouble, that baffled the skill of the best physicians
of the county and Kansas City, and when informed that there was no hope,
resigned patiently and trustingly committed all to Him that doeth all things
well, and with her companion and children surrounding her bed, led in
repeating the Lord's Prayer and song, "Take Me As I Am."
In the death of Sister Domeny, there is left an aching void. None knew her
but to love her. She was buried in the Laclede cemetery on Monday, Nov. 7,
attended by a large number of friends and relatives. The funeral sermon was
preached at the home by Rev. W.D. Hamilton of the Louisville M.E. church. She
leaves, besides her husband, six children to mourn her death.
Source: Wamego Times, November 11, 1898
Submitted by: Jane
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DOMENY, George Washington Brown
A SUDDEN DEATH
George Domeny Stricken with Heart Failure Dies Tuesday Morning
This community was shocked to learn of the sudden death of George Domeny, 79,
at his home Tuesday morning. Mr. Domeny had gone to his garden and dug
potatoes for dinner and then went out and was cutting the grass on the lawn,
when, without warning, he was stricken with heart failure and died almost
instantly. He had not been well for a few days but his condition was at no
time considered serious. He probably became overheated and that with high
blood pressure brought on the fatal attack.
Well known and most highly respected, Mr. Domeny was one of the good citizens
of Wamego for many years. Mr. Domeny was seventy-nine years old last April.
The family came from Ohio in 1878 and first located at Onaga. Later he farmed
near Laclede and Broderick and moved to Wamego in 1907 where he since resided.
He is survived by his wife and four daughters, Mrs. Bert Kersey of California,
Mrs. E.T. Heckart of Carbondale, Kans., Mrs. Fletcher Brock and Mrs. A.E. Owens
of Wamego; also two brothers in distant states.
The funeral will probably be held on Friday at the Methodist Church, although
definite arrangements have not been made. The daughter from California is
expected to be here for the funeral.
Source: Wamego Times, July 14, 1932
George W.B. Domeny
George Washington Brown Domeny was born April 27, 1853 at Ratliffburg in Vinton
County, Ohio. November 1, 1874 he was united in marriage to Emza Ann Dixon.
When he was 25 years of age he brought his family to Kansas, March 9, 1878.
After living for six months in Kansas he returned to Ohio for several years and
then came to Kansas to make it his home in 1886. This union was blest with eight
children, four preceded him in death. The four living are Mrs. Bert [Rebecca
Jane] Kersey of Coronado Calif.; Mrs. E.T. [Mary Annis] Heckart of Carbondale,
Kans.; Mrs. Fletcher [Rose Dell] Brock and Mrs. Alva [Sarah Ethel] Owens, both
of Wamego. His wife, Emza Ann died November 6, 1898.
On October 14, 1900 he was united in marriage to Elma Ratclff at Cillespieville,
Ohio and who survives him. To this union one son was born [Lloyd?], who
preceded the father in death on Dec. 19, 1927. In 1905 the family moved to
Wamego, where they have lived for the past 27 years. He is also survived by
two brothers; John W. of Ray, Ohio; and Henry E. of Marland, Oklahoma. There
are 26 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The deceased united with the
Methodist Episcopal church in Wamego on profession of faith in Christ on
February 7, 1909, during the ministry of Rev. Marvel.
This sudden death which was a shock to everyone was caused by heart failure.
He attained the age of 79 years, 3 months and 8 days. He was widely known and
a highly respected citizen. He was a regular attendant at church. He will be
missed and mourned by the family, relatives and a wide circle of friends and
neighbors. The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church at
2:30 p.m., Friday, July 15, 1932 by his pastor, Rev. Dwight L. Patton, assisted
by Rev. Retzer, pastor of the Baptist church. Burial was made in the Wamego
cemetery.
Friends and relatives from a distance present at the funeral were H.E. Domeny,
Marland, Okla., Mrs. Bert Kersey, Coronado, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Alda Denon and
son, Clyde of Topeka; Mrs. E.T. Heckart, Carbondale, Mrs. David Dunkle,
Carbondale, Mr. and Mrs. Delmas Heckart, Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Domeny,
Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Masters, Manhattan, Mrs. Cecil Leeds, Manhattan,
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dailey, Manhattan, and Mr. and Mrs. Otis Domeny, Mr. and Mrs.
Glenn Fritzler and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Grutzmacher of Westmoreland.
Source: Wamego Times, July 21, 1932
Submitted by: Jane
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DOMENY, John H.
John H. Domeny was born in Vinton County, Ohio, on August 19, 1875, and died
at his late home in Pottawatomie county, Kansas, on September 25, 1918, aged
43 years, 1 month and 6 days.
He came to Kansas with his parents in 1886 locating on a farm at Laclede,
where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Hauldren,
November 6, 1901. He lived on the farm where he died, for the last ten years,
proving himself a successful business man and a liberal and cheerful supporter
of all that pertained to the best interests of the community. With a genial
disposition, a liberal and generous heart, he won the love and esteem of many
friends who regret his untimely and sudden death. He has been a member of the
Modern Woodmen of Louisville for the last twenty years and a Past Grand member
of the Rose Lodge, No. 122, Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Louisville,
Kansas, initiated August 5, 1905. With a due regard for the sacredness of the
vows of this Order, he was faithful and ardent in the advocacy of its
principles, exemplifying the triple elements friendship, love and truth in
all his dealings with his fellow man.
His mother having died November 6, 1898, he leaves to mourn his departure his
grief-stricken wife and two sons; five sisters; his father, G.W. Domeny of
Wamego; a step-mother and a half-brother, Oscar Domeny of Wamego. The sisters
are, Mrs. Bert Kersey of Louisville, Mrs. E.T. Heckart of Carbondale, Mrs.
Fletcher Brock of Wamego, Mrs. W.L. Hauldren of St. George, and Miss Sarah
Domeny of Wamego.
The funeral services took place in the Methodist church in Wamego, conducted
by Rev. T.W. Henshaw, pastor of the Baptist church at Laclede, and the family's
pastor, Rev. W.L. Martin of the Congregational church of Westmoreland, the
Methodist pastor assisting. Louisville Lodge I.O.O.F. conducted the burial
ceremony at the grave, participated in by representatives of the Wamego and
Westmoreland lodges. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Wamego.
Interment was made in the Wamego cemetery.
Source: "The Wamego Times", September 17, 1918
Submitted by: Jane
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DOMENY, Sarah Ethel
Sarah E. Owens, 97, Wamego, died Friday, November 2, 1984, at a Wamego
nursing home where she lived since 1972.
She was born October 7, 1887, in the Broderick community near Laclede.
Mrs. Owens was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Unity Rebekah
Lodge, both at Wamego.
She married Alva E. Owens November19, 1919, at Westmoreland. He died July
17, 1936. A son, George E. Owens, died January 31, 1961.
Mrs. Owens is survived by one daughter, Cara Helen Peters, Monticello, Iowa;
two sons, William B. Owens, Wamego, and Charles Owens, Cocoa, Fla.; eight
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 10:30 Monday at the Stewart Funeral Home. Burial
was in Wamego City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of
Wamego.
Source: The Wamego Times, November 8, 1984
Submitted by: Richard
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DOMENY, Thora Ollie
On the morning of July 7, 1890, of whooping cough, Thora,
infant daughter of G. W. and M. E. Domeny, aged 11 months and 27 days.
For many hours the angel of death hovered over the little sufferer,
while the grief stricken parents watched with breathless anxiety at
the bedside and prayed for relief. At last the messenger arrived and
claimed its own, and in a moment mortality was swallowed up in life
immortal. A bud has been plucked from the family tree to bloom in
eternity. And while this sad blow falls with heavy weight upon the
hearts of the doting parents, they mourn no as those who have no hope,
for "of such is the kingdom of heaven made."
Source: Onaga Herald, July 10, 1890
Submitted by: Jane
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DOUGLASS, Belle
Belle Douglass Is Dead at 88
Wamego - Mrs. Nannie Belle Douglass, 88, Wamego, died Saturday in a
Westmoreland hospital.
She was born Nov. 26, 1877 in Vinton County, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and
Hannah Dixon. She moved to Kansas at an early age and had lived at Wamego
since 1942. Earlier she lived at Emporia. She was a member of the
Congregational Church at Emporia.
She was married to Charles H. Douglass June 27, 1922. He died Jan. 18,
1937.
Survivors include three brothers, S. L. Dixon, Soldier, Leo Dixon, Blue
Rapids, and George Dixon, Wamego; and two sisters, Mrs. John Weiler, Hood
River, Ore., and Mrs. H. T. Corke, Albany, Ore.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Stewart Funeral Home at Wamego.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Maplewood Cemetery at
Emporia.
Source: Unknown, Saturday, Jan. 1, 1966
Submitted by: Richard
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DUNCAN, Charles Benson
Obituary C. B. Duncan
Charles Benson Duncan, son of .E W. and Kesiah Duncan was born
January 28, 1871, in Illinois and died very suddenly, October 19, 1938
at his home at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 22 days. ( part of
newspaper clipping is missing, unable to determine given name)
He came to Kansas with his parents at the age of two months and has
lived continuously in this locality until his death. He was married July 12,
1900, to Margaret Wreath. Besides his wife he leaves 4 children to
mourn his departure: George, Howard, Raymond and Charles. One son,
Clyde Joseph, died in infancy. Also two sisters and two brothers survive
him: Mrs. El Desta Harter of Olsburg; Mrs. Alice Siddens, Westmoreland;
H. P. Duncan of Wamego and James B. Duncan of Howard’s Ridge,
Missouri.
From his early years he was at home in the religious life and became a
member of the church, leading such a consistent life that he was epistle,
read and known of all, and with his strong and worthy Christian life he
maintained a sterling citizenship will rounded out in every good community
enterprise.
Funeral services were held at Pleasant Run church 2:30 p. m. Friday,
October 21, burial in the Pleasant Run cemetery. Service were conducted
by the Rev. O. U. McProud of Topeka, assisted by Rev. A. L. Wright, the
local pastor. The Passing of Charles Benson Duncan The Little White
Church, has lost a member, A member that was brave and true. A corner
stone, was like to his liking, In this church, to manhood he grew. The
country has lost a statesman A man that was plain in his view, Like a
landmark, he will ever be missed. A host of friends, he drew. The family,
has lost its master, In him was a guiding light, But his soul, will ever be
shining. And guiding them all aright. All down through the ages, He
served his church and country, true. We deeply mourn his passing . As
he passes from our view. If the veil would only be opened, And we
could see that celestial view, We would rejoice with all the departed,
And with our brother, that has just passed through. (By a member of the
Little White Church at Pleasant Run. Evalyn O’Daniel
Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter.
Submitted by: Bev Bird
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EGGERS, Mary Caroline Sullivan
Tornado Torn. -- HAVOC AND DEATH, -- Wild Winds
Friday, April 1 was the saddest day that ever dawned on Louisville
township. Two homes that the day before were happy and prosperous
were desolate. The calamity was unlooked for and came in a moment.
People supposedly secure in their beds were in aninstant hurled to death.
It commenced raining shortly after 10 o'clock on the evening of March 31.
There were high winds and considerable thunder and lightening. Those who
woke when the storm began had supposed that the danger was over as
cyclones usually came in the van of the storm. Two hours passed and the
rain continued to fall in torrents and a hurricane swept the land but
not of sufficient force to destroy life or property. March died at midnight
and April was born. Almost at that moment across the Kansas river from
Wabaunsee county a terrible cyclone entered Pottawatomie county.
It had wrecked houses and injured people before it reached the river.
Its path was strewn with debris.
It crossed about a mile below Wamego. It bounced frequently like a ball.
Sometimes for amile it passed above the earth. Then when it struck it
scooped holes in soil and everything in its track was doomed to destruction.
Its force was irresistable.
At Abe Giltner's farm on Rock Creek it did great damage but the house was
left standing and no lives were lost. It bounded over Rock Creek and the
timber adjacent on the north. When it struck the earth again it did its
worst work in this county. Two miles east of Louisville and only a few
rods north of the Rock Creek woods on one of H. D. Eggers' farms was a
substantial frame house. There resided Albert W. Eggers (H. D. Eggers'
son) and family, consisting of himself, wife and three children. Joseph
Johnson a hired hand was in the house. As nearly as can be known all
were asleep. Only one, of age sufficient to testify, lives to tell.
It's difficult here to give the record. Data is confused and the pen
falters. Albert W. Eggers woke in darkness and tempest, bruised,
stunned, with a broken arm. His last recollection was sinking to
peaceful sleep by the side of his loved wife in a secure home. Where
was he? Tempest raged. Wild wind howled and torrents of rain
drenched. Vivid lightening flashed and deafening thunder pealed.
Recollection with him is confused, but he remembers finding somehow
one of the children, the oldest, and carrying him to his wife, guided he
doesn't remember how. He placed the child so that it would be sheltered
by its mother and then himself, maimed as he was sheltered the woman
and child against the pittiless storm. His brother resided less than a
quarter of a mile from where he had lived. The tempest passed finally;
as soon as he could discern objects he dragged himself to his brother's
residence and secured assistance. Wife and oldest child were found.
The noble and brave woman herself had sheltered her boy and saved
his life. She died early in the day. The other children, Maud and
Clarence were dead when found. They were about a quarter of a mile
from where the house had stood. Joseph Johnson was found fully three
eights of amile from the Eggers house. He was mangled beyond
recognition. His skull was crushed, every bone in his legs was broken
and through his body in several places had passed some kind of missiles.
Outbuildings and an orchard were in the vicinity of the house. Every-
thing was swept away. The house was torn to fragments. Articles known
to have belonged there were found three miles away. Not a tree is left
standing. Daylight saw utter desolation where sunset had left prosperity
and peace.
Less than two miles north of the Eggers' homestead lived Charles Taylor,
wife and child. Their house was demolished. Though carried fully a quarter
of a mile by the storm Mr. Taylor and wife were dropped within a few feet of
each other...their child was found in the road nearer the house than them-
selves. It was terribly wounded....The child was alive when found but died
the next forenoon. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor though badly wounded will recover.
The storm bounded across Adams Creek and swept over the hill north of
that stream, luckily missing residences. The next house struck was that of
James Sullivan, the storm had lost none of its force as it tore and rent and
demolished everything, but happily none of the inmates of the house were
seriously hurt. The house, a substantial structure vanished like a breath.
Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan were carried quite a distance on a featherbed and
landed without injury and still on the bed. This was almost a miraculous
escape. Barn and house went for Mr. Sullivan, making large damage.
Albert W. Eggers and son (John) will recover. Mr. Eggers had an arm
broken and was bruised and cut in a great many places. The boy's leg was
broken, though it was not known for three days after the storm. Otherwise
his injury was not serious. His mother, when dying protected him and beyond
question saved his life.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor will survive....
The sun rose clear the next morning but the wind blew a great gale. In
Louisville almost every property suffered more or less. It was scarcely
safe until afternoon to walk the street. Flying missles made pedestrianism
hazardous.
It was the first of April when the news of the calamity in the near country
reached Louisville. Many were incredulous believing the report an "April
fool." They were soon disabused and the awful horror of the calamity made
the succeeding days the saddest that Louisville has ever known.
Joseph Johnson was buried Saturday forenoon. He was the son of William
Johnson who is hopelessly crippled. He was mutilated beyond recognition.
In the beautiful cemetery north of town he was laid away to sleep.
Mrs. Albert W. Eggers and her two childen were buried side by side in one
grave. The funeral took place on the afternoon of April 2--Saturday--from
the residence of Louis Eggers. There was never a funeral in Pottawatomie
county that had a larger attendance. The procession from the house to the
cemetery was fully a mile in length. Rev. Conrad performed the services.
Very appropriate and impressive were his remarks. In the vast audience
few eyes were dry.
A beautiful floral cross lay on Mrs. Eggers' casket, the tribute of her
brother, John Sullivan, one of the prominent citizens of Kansas City, Mo.
He was present at the funeral. They had been playmates (John and Mary)
and the sorrow that was his when he took the last look at his beloved sister
is too sacred for us to attempt to describe. There are depths of grief that
baffle description.
Mary Eggers was a daughter of P. Sullivan. The writer of this article was
acquainted with her when she was a happy girl; he was present at her wedding,
when she crowned one man's life with the greatest blessing that life holds--
a faithful, loving wife; he saw her in her coffin. Born here, she died here.
In the beauty and bloom of womanhood and maternity, in an instant, she was
made acquainted with the mystery that has thwarted and dwarfed ambition
through all the ages; that is inscrutible. If purity and nobility of character
avail after death (and what else should?) she abides where all is well.
The Taylor infant (Grace) was buried Sunday forenoon. There was a large
crowd at its funeral. A particularly sad feature of the accasion was that
neither father nor mother was able to attend. But gentle hands, lovingly
and tenderly laid it away to rest. Nevermore will storm disturb its sleep.
There are a great many incidents in connection with the storm that would
be worth recording, but we are hurried. We are not able to give the time
to this issue of the TIMES that is usually devoted. We are called to the
county seat. We have done the best we could under the circumstances.
The direction of the storm was slightly east of north. The Taylor house
was a quarter of a mile east of the Eggers house and about a mile and three
quarters north.
Mrs. Eggers was 26 years of age last December. John Eggers (who
survives) is five years of age. Maud Eggers (dead) was four years old.
Clarence Eggers (dead) was 10 months old. Grace Taylor (dead) was 11
months old. The physicians in attendance were Drs. Smith, Brill and Millard.
The following is a partial report of the storm in Wabaunsee county: A
house near Wabaunsee was blown into the Kansas river. The only arm of
he occupant was broken. A tenement house on J. T. Gann's farm, just
below Wamego, occupied by a man named Fulmer, was blown to atoms,
while he became lost and after wandering around an hour or more without
clothing finally came to Mr. Bank's home, where he was given shelter.
His mother's shoulder was broken and his wife received injuries.
Source: The POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY TIMES, 8 April 1892.
Submitted by: Jane Jurik
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FIELDS, ELLERSON
Obituary of Ellerson FIELDS
1820 - 1890
Source: "The Onaga Herald" (weekly), Onaga, Pottawatomie Co., KS
Thursday, May 29, 1890, Page 3, Column 4
Fields. - At the residence of his son, between Onaga and Havensville, on
May 23, 1890, Elerson Fields
Mr Fields was born in the state of Tennessee, in 1820, came to Kansas 21
years ago. Was out of health 5 years. He leaves a wife, seven sons and
two daughters.
Copied as written by C. W. Fields
Submitted by: Aletha Fields
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FIELDS, Mary Ann Diehl
Obituary of Mary Ann Diehl FIELDS
1821-1912
Mary Ann Diehl was born November 15, 1821 in Columbia (sic) County
Indiana and departed this life April 22nd, 1912 at the home of her son,
J. W. Fields, just east of Onaga. Age 90 years, 6 months, and 7 days.
On March 29th, 1840, she was united in marriage to Elerson Fields, who
died May 22nd 1890. To this union were born fourteen children, three of
whom died in infancy. Mrs. Taylor Basinger and Mrs Archie Abott
preceded their mother some years ago. The surviving children are Hiram,
Leander, Eli, Eph and Charles of Oklahoma, John, Lewis and Mrs. Minerva
Jontra of Onaga, and Mrs. Mattie Bateman of Havensville. She leaves two
sisters in Indiana, a great many grandchildren and great grandchildren
to mourn her death. She moved with her husband to Kansas in 1868 where
she lived till death claimed her. She was stricken with paralysis last
November and has been practically helpless ever since until the final
stroke came. She united with the (Illegible on fold) fifty years ago
and afterwards joined the Christian church of Havensville. For half a
century she served her Master fearlessly and faithfully, marching down
lifes pathway strewn with thorns and roses, walking the straight and
narrow way until she had finished her course and with joy went to meet
her Master. While friends and loved ones mourn her loss their loss was
her gain, for she is freed from all the pain, woe, and sufferings of
this life and gone where all these are obliterated. While it is natural
that our hearts are rent with sorrow, aches and sufferings, yet we feel
rejoiced to know that she is free from all the earthly toil and care.
“O life, O death, O world, O time,
O grave, where all things flow,
‘Tis yours to make our lot sublime,
With your great weight of woe.
Though sharpest anguish hearts may (sic)
Thoagh (sic) bosoms torn may be:
Yet suffering is a holy thing:
Without it what were we?
Source ; Publication unknown. Copied as written by C.W. Fields
Submitted by: Aletha Fields
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FINAN, John
John Finan Dead
John Finan died at the home of his father northwest
of town Nov 9. The deceased was well and favorably known
here. He has many friends who extend sympathy to his
relatives.
He was buried in the Blaine Catholic Cemetery. Father
P. J. Smith officated at the church and the grave.
ADDITIONAL INFO added: John Finan was born January 20, 1873.
Source; Publication unknown. Section "County Correspondence"
Submitted by: Barbara Cottingham or bcotting@pcbell.net
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FINK, Jasper William
William Jasper Fink
William Jasper Fink, 87, early Kansas pioneer, died at his home,
720 Lincoln. Saturday. He was born November 13, 1858, in
Plymouth, Ind., and came to Kansas when a boy with his parents.
He lived on a farm in Pottawatomie county until a young man when
he moved to Manhattan and in 1927 he moved to Topeka. He was
a member of the I.O.O.F. and Rebekah lodges of Manhattan.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rose Fink; three sons, Ray, Home
(this is how it is printed) and Guy Fink of Topeka; two daughters, Mrs.
Ethel Morton of Topeka and Mrs. Opal Haas of Los Angeles; five
grandchildren and a great-grandson.
Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter.
Submitted by: Bev Bird
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FLESHER, Bernadette Richie LEVETT
On August 3, 2001, at age 89, Bernadette Richie LEVETT FLESHER
passed from this life. Born Oct 4, 1911, in Topeka, she was the last
child to be born in her family, and the last surviving child of Seymour
Horatio LEVETT and Susan May GLASGOW LEVETT.
Many of Bernadette's relatives, including her parents, are buried at Valley
View Cemetery, Pottawatomie Co. Bernadette had a plot there and a stone was
erected for her, with her maiden name on it, by her parents many years ago.
However, Bernadette was moved to Milan TN, in Gibson Co. in 1974, by me and
my husband, Gary O. FLESHER, who was her only child, and we decided to bury
her here, since most of her family in KS was gone, except for some nieces
and nephews. She was buried August 5, 2001 at Gibson Memory Gardens,
Humboldt, Gibson, TN. . Besides us, she is survived by 2 grandchildren, 5
great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was a member of
the Main Street Church of Christ, Milan.
Source: Unknown
Submitted by: Virginia Flesher
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FLOERSCH, Carl E.
Manhattan Banker Dies on Golf Course
Former Resident of Flush and St. Marys
Carl E. Floersch, 55, a former resident of this county and one of
Manhattan’s leading citizens, died suddenly at 3:40 o’clock Sunday
on the Manhattan Country club golf course.
As president of the Union National Bank of Manhattan for the past
21 years and as an active member in many other business and civic
organizations, he had long been an outstanding leader in the city. In
Manhattan, Mr. Floersch was a member of the Catholic church, Knights
of Columbus and the Rotary club, and had been a member of the Chamber
of Commerce ever since its organization in 1918. For the past 15 years he
has been its treasurer.
Mr. Floersch held numerous other posts in clubs and civic organization.
Only a few weeks ago he was elected president of the Kansas Bankers’
Association at the state meeting in Topeka.
Sunday afternoon he
was playing in a golf foursome of prominent Manhattan men that had played
together for years. Soon after teeing off on the back nine Mr. Floersch
complained of his side hurting and after three holes he said he preferred
not to play any more, but would walk around with them. As the men
reached the 14th hole he sat down and in a few minutes collapsed, never
regaining consciousness, and apparently died in about 15 minutes. Death
was caused by coronary occlusion.
Mr. Floersch was born December 20, 1887, in the Flush community. He
lived with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Floersch, on the
family farm and attended school at St. Marys until he was about 18 years
old. At that time he moved to Manhattan and began work in the Union
National Bank with whom he was associated until his death.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock at
the Seven Dolors church in Manhattan. Mcgr. A. J. Luckey officiated.
Prayers were said at the Conroy funeral home Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock
with the Knights of Columbus in charge. Interment was in Sunset Cemetery.
Surviving him in addition to his widow is a daughter, Mrs. Rodney Chapman
of Huntington Park, Calif.; a son Robert, of the home; six brothers, Anthony F.
of Flush, Alphonse J. of Albuquerque, N.M., Paul of Omaha, Dr. Eugene B. of
Council Bluffs, Iowa, Lieut. Leo M. serving with the U.S. army in Omaha,
Nebr. And Ignatius H. also living in Omaha, Sister Mary Catherine, and
Sister Frances, both of Leavenworth.
Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter.
Submitted by: Bev Bird
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GAGER, Emma Wade
Mrs. Emma Gager died, on March 11, 1898. She leaves a husband and
six children. The children have the sympathy of all in their sad
bereavement. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. C. A. Baker, at the
Adams Peak school house. A large concourse of relatives and friends
attended the funeral services, after which the remains were interred in
the Adams Peak cemetery. She was a member of the Free Baptist church, at
Fostoria.
Source: Westmoreland Reporter, Westmoreland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
March 17, 1898 page 8
Submitted by: Patricia Riebel
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GARD, Lydia M.
MRS. LYDIA M. GARD DEAD
Mrs. Lydia M. Gard died at her home in Morrison, Oklahoma,
Friday, June 17, 1932, at the age of 81 years, 2 months and
11 days. She and her husband were early residents of the
vicinity of Westmoreland.
Lydia M. Thomison was born April 9, 1861 in Louisa county
Iowa, and came to Kansas in childhood. She was married to
Charles E. Gard, October 11, 1881 at Westmoreland. Her
husband departed this life in the year of 1903. To this union
were born six sons. One died in infancy. Living sons are
Clyde W., Lot G., James B., William G., and Sydney E.
She moved from Kansas to Morrison, Oklahoma, in 1910,
where she spent the rest of her life.
She is also survived by two sisters and one brother, Mrs.
Mary Belle Tibbetts of Westmoreland, Mrs. Alice Maxwell
of Norman, Oklahoma and Rev. Howard Thomison of
Cleveland, Oklahoma; also six grandchildren, several nephews
and neices and a host of friends are left to mourn the loss
of their loved one.
The body was brought to Westmoreland for funeral services
and burial. Services were held at the M. E. church at
Westmoreland and were conducted by Rev. W. M. Smitheram,
past of the church. Burial was beside the body of her
husband in the Westmoreland cemetery. Those from a
distance attending the funeral were sons, Lot G., and James
B., and Mrs. Rachel Mack, a sister of the deceased, of
Topeka. Mrs. Mary Gard, a sister, came up from Salina
where she was visiting, to attend the funeral.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank those who assisted us in the burial
services of our mother and sister, Mrs. Lydia Gard. Our
old Pleasant Run and Westmoreland friends were most
thoughtful and kind to us. We appreciate the many
flowers in rememberance of our mother.
GARD Brothers.
Mrs. Belle Tibbetts.
Source: Westmoreland Recorder - Thursday, June 23, 1932.
Submitted by: John Matrow
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GARD, Mary
Died
March 4, 1886, at her home one and a half miles west
of this city, of consumption, Mrs. Mary Gard, wife of
our esteemed citizen, Uncle David Gard.
Mrs. Gard has been a suffer for many years - and
during all that time showed only meekness and patience
- knowing full well, that at the appointed time her
Creator would call her to her last long rest, and that
all was well. For had she not been a consistant,
conscientious christian? Yes; a member of the M. E.
church for more than fifty years.
Mrs. Gard was born in Indiana, Dec. 16, 1821, and at
the time of her death was over 64 years old. She was
married to Mr. Gard, at Galena, Ill., in 1836, the
fruits of the union bring nine children - six of whom,
Lot M., William U., Chas., Rebecca Duncan, Mary J.
Spaulding and Rachel Mack, still survive her.
Mr. and Mrs. Gard were among the pioneers of Kansas,
having located in Pottawatomie county, in the year 1857,
and during that time suffered privations, and endured
many of the hardships of pioneer life, that a home might
be established, for themselves and family. During this
long residence, Mrs. G has made acquaintances far and
near who will be pained indeed to know of her death.
Sometime prior to her death, she chose the following,
as the text from which her funeral sermon should be
preached, "But the Lord shall endure forever; He hath
prepared his throne for judgment." Ps. xi:7. She also
requested that that beautiful hymn - 'What a friend we
have in Jesus,' be sung, and that her friend, Rev. W. H.
Brown conduct the funeral services.
Her requests were fully carried out. The remains, on
Saturday last, were followed to their final resting
place, in Westmoreland cemetary by a large number of
sorrowing relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Source: Westmoreland Recorder Westmoreland, Kansas
Thursday, March 11, 1886 - Reel 507
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GLOVER, Mrs. Henry
{Note: niece to Johanna Tieking}
Christina Matilda Blenn was born June 14, 1895, near Westmoreland,
Kansas, and departed this life on June 17, 1943, at her home in Wamego,
Kansas, at the age of 48 years.
December 16, 1923, she was united in
marriage to Henry Glover. To this union two children were born, Ray Gene,
of the home, and Maxine, who died in infancy.
She was an active member of the Methodist church, the American Legion
Auxiliary, and, also, the Red Cross. She was always ready and willing to do
her part wherever needed.
She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, Henry Glover, and their
son Ray Gene, of Wamego; her father, William Blenn, of Pomona, Calif;
six brothers, Herman of Plattesville, CO; William of Westmoreland, Kan.;
Louis, of San Bernardino, Calif.; Donald of Topeka, Kan.; Charles, and
James, of the United States Army; four sisters, Hanna Samuelson, of
Albuquerque, N.M.; Elsie Blenn, of Pomona, Calif.; Esther Bohnsack of
Yuba City, Calif.; and Lena McIntosh, of San Bernardino, Calif.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Wamego Methodist
church in charge of the pastor, the Rev. H. T. Vigour. Burial was in the
Wamego cemetery.
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Wm. Blenn of Pomona, Calif., Mrs. Esther Bohnsack of Yuba City, Calif.;
Louis Blenn of San Bernardino, Calif.; and Mr. And Mrs. Herman Blenn of
Plattteville, Colo., came to attend the funeral.
Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter.
Submitted by: Bev Bird
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GROBBE, Hendrick Siebrund
GROBBE, HENDRICK SIEBRUND
Hendrick Siebrund Grobbe was born January 3, 1865 in the country of Holland.
He came to America in 1883. He worked as a farm hand until 1890 when
he bought a farm on Indian Creek, near Laclede.
On March 2, 1897 he was united in marriage to Miss Louise Ladwig. To
this union were born three children, one of whom died in infancy. Mr.
and Mrs. Grobbe lived on their farm until 1929 when they moved to
Wamego, which has since been their home.
After an illness of one year or more Mr. Grobbe passed away at his
home June 9, 1940 at the age of 75 years, 5 months and 6 days. He
leaves to mourn his departure his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Elsie
Misamore of Westmoreland; one son, Arthur H. of Topeka; one grandson
and one granddaughter.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, June 11, at the
Stewart Funeral Home, with Rev. J. G. Brinkmann of Zion Lutheran
Church in charge. Burial was in the Laclede Cemetery.
Source: Unknown - Henrick Siebrand Grobbe died 20 June 1940
Submitted by: R. Gotte
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HALL, Thomas D.
Thomas D. Hall born June 27, 1819 and Died on August 11, 1908.
His obituary is online at:
http://www.geocities.com/rayhall_2000/thallobit.html
Original Source of Obituary: Olsburg Gazette, date unknown.
Submitted by: Ray Hall
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HAMM, Rev. M. G.
Rev. M.G. Hamm Dies
The Rev. M. Grant Hamm, 91, retired Methodist minister and a
member of a pioneer Jackson county family, died Tuesday in Holton.
He was born February 15, 1864, at Holton and spent most of his life
in Jackson county. He was a former minister of the Westmoreland
charge.
He is survived by a son, Merrill Hamm, Prescott, Ariz., two daughters,
Mrs. Robert Armstrong, Holton, and Mrs. Lester Pool, Oklahoma City,
Okla., five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were to be in Holton at two o’clock today.
Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter.
Submitted by: Bev Bird
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HART, Harry Sr.
Harry Lair Hart, Sr., 94, Westmoreland, died Thursday [November 10,
1977] at Westmoreland hospital.
He was born May 30, 1883 in Circleville and lived most of his life in
Westmoreland except from 1908 to 1920 when he lived in Washington D.C.
He attended Georgetown University where he earned a law degree. He was
a lawyer and abstractor until he retired.
Mr. Hart was an Army veteran of World War I. He was a member of the
United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge No. 257, AF & AM, Veritas Chapter
No. 109, Order of the Eastern Star, American Legion Post No. 186, all at
Westmoreland, and a former member of the Pottawatomie Bar Association.
He is survived by three sons, Tom Hart, Westmoreland, Don Hart, Aurora,
Co., and Harry Hart Jr., Lawrence; two daughters, Helen Hart, Ironwood,
Mich., and Mary Broadfoot, Holton; two brothers, W.B. Hart,
Westmoreland, and J.B. Hart, Topeka; 12 grandchildren and six great
grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday [November 12, 1977] at Westmoreland
United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Westmoreland City Cemetery.
Mr. Hart will lie in state until 9 p.m. Friday at Stewart Funeral Home,
Wamego, and from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, after
which the casket will be closed. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Westmoreland United Methodist Church or the Westy Care Home and
sent in care of Farmers State Bank, Westmoreland.
Source: Westmoreland Recorder or Manhattan Mercury
Additional info: Mr. Hart was married to Bernice May Heath on June 22,
1910. She predeceased him on June 16, 1964. Mr. Hart was a descendant
of John Hart of New Jersey, one of the signers of the Declaration of
Independence.
Submitted by: Ardie Grimes
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HEATH, Frances E.
Mrs. Frances E. Heath Dead
On January 27, 1927, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. L. Hart, in
this city, with whom she resided for the past five years, Mrs. Frances
Eliza Heath passed away.
Frances Eliza Newmaker was born in Mercer [County], Pennsylvania on
April 15, 1852. At an early age she gave her heart to the master and
united with the Baptist church, retaining her membership until her
death, but gladly working in all organizations for good wherever she
lived.
On January 1, 1869, she was united in marriage with Jerome J. Heath,
and with came to Kansas forty-seven years ago with two children. They
located near Adams Peak in the county where four more children were
born.
Mrs. Heath met the privations and joys of life common to the early
settlers and in that great company of pioneers there was no woman who
gave more freely of her time and talents than the deceased. She was
a woman of culture and refinement. The kind we boast as true American
women, and aided in all movements to make men and women better and
happier. She met the sorrows of life nobly and gave comfort and cheer
and encouragement to all she met.
Her husband, and infant child [Grace Fay, buried in Adams Peak Cemetery]
and two sons, Charles Heath and Earl Heath preceded her to the other
world.
For such characters as Mrs. Heath we believe that the other world will
hold few surprises for her faith was ever sure and certain.
She leaves surviving her a son, Jerome A. Heath, of Harrison, Arkansas;
and two daughters, Mrs. E.M. [Sylvia L. "Louie"] White of Olsburg,
Kansas, and Mrs. H. L. [Bernice] Hart of Westmoreland, Kansas, a
number of children and grandchildren and a great circle of loving and
admiring friends.
The funeral services were held at nine a.m. Saturday morning at the
home of Mrs. Heath's daughter, Mrs. H.L. Hart, where she had been
living for some years. The services were conducted by Rev. W. E.
Burdette, pastor of the M.E. church. The body was taken to Ottawa
for burial and was accompanied by H.L. Hart and family, Rev. Burdette,
Mrs. E.C. Cree, Mrs. Fred Grutzmacher and Cleve Zabel. The services
at the cemetery were conducted by Dr. A.W. Elliott, pastor of the First
Baptist Church of Ottawa, Mrs. Heath being a member of that church.
Dr. Elliot was her pastor while she lived in Ottawa.
Card of Thanks
To the friends who brought cheer during the months of illness of our
mother, Mrs. Frances E. Heath, and to those who so kindly helped or
offered to help during the last dew days, we extend our heartfelt
thanks and appreciation.
J.A. Heath, Mrs. E.M. White, Mrs. H.L. Hart.
Source: Westmoreland Recorder, 03 Feb 1927, p. 1
Submitted by: Submitted by: Ardie Grimes
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HEATH, Jerome J.
Death of a Worthy Ottawa Citizen Occurred This Morning
The death of Mr. Jerome J. Heath occurred at the family residence,
622 Sycamore, this forming at 5:30 o'clock. Mr. Heath has been in
failing health for several months and the end was not unexpected by
his friends.
The funeral service will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
at the residence, his pastor, W. A. Elliott, officiating.
Jerome J. Heath was born in Andover, Ohio, Dec. 28, 1845. At the age
of 24 he removed from Ohio and took up his residence in Pennsylvania,
near Oil City. Here he was married to Frances Nunemaker. To this
union were born six children, five of who are living and all of whom
were in attendance at the father's death: Mrs. E.M. White, Olsburg,
Kansas; Chas. C., Conneaut, Ohio; Jerome A. and Earl Heath, Argentine,
Kansas and Bernice, a student in the university.
Mr. Heath came to Kansas with his family in 1880, settling near Fostoria.
While yet in his teens he was converted and united with the Baptist
church in Richmond, Ohio, and on arriving in Kansas he identified
himself with the Baptist church in Fostoria. He has always been
active in christian work and held a prominent place in the work of
the church. He held the position of church clerk, Sunday school
superintendent and chorister in his home church, and on removing to
Westmoreland he continued to be leader.
Some nine years ago the family removed to Ottawa, where they have
since lived. He has been a constant attendant of the First Baptist
Church of this city. He was a man of most exemplary life, strong
faith, kind and considerate in his home and a neighbor who had the
respect of those who knew him. In his long illness when he was shut
up with pain he was patient and bore with fortitude his sufferings.
He was the kind of a man whose life leaves the world richer and better
because of his living in it.
He died Tuesday morning, February 11th, calmly and trustfully. He
fell asleep peacefully to wake in that "fair morn of morns." The
sympathy of the entire community goes out to the mourning family.
Source: "The Evening Herald", Ottawa, Kansas, Tuesday, 11 Feb. 1908, p.1
Submitted by: Ardie Grimes
[J.J. Heath was also survived by his brother-in-law, Esquire L. Morse of
Westmoreland. The cause of death was consumption.]
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HEISLER, Henry F.
H.F. HEISLER SUCCUMBS TO AN ATTACK
Well-Known Citizen Is Dead In Kansas Funeral, Tuesday
Native of Pennsylvania; Was Successful Fruit Grower In
Kansas
A message that saddened the entire Winter Haven
community was received, Sunday afternoon, stating
that HENRY F. HEISLER, for sixteen years a winter
resident of this city, had passed away suddenly from
an attack of heart failure at 10 o’clock yesterday
morning. Death occurred at Mr. Heisler’s home in
St. Mary’s, Ks. Mr. And Mrs. Heisler left Winter Haven
early in May to spend the summer season at St. Mary’s.
At that time Mr. Heisler seemed to be enjoying his usual
excellent health, and no intimation had been received
at any time concerning the state of his health, which has
led to the supposition that the attack was sudden.
Heisler was born in POTTSVILLE, Penn., about 1853,
the son of Rev. Dr. J. Heisler, a prominent Lutheran
minister of that city. Later he moved with his family to
MIFFLINBURG, Union Co., Penn., from which town he
moved, while still a young man, to Kansas. He settled
at St. Mary’s about 40 years ago, where he engaged in
farming and fruit raising. In recent years he owned one of
the largest apple orchards in the state and a large farm
in the well-known “Kansas bottoms.” He also became
prominent in local offices of the county and served as
postmaster of St. Mary’s for two terms. Mr. Heisler came
to Florida in 1910 and bought his present find Grove
property on Lake Ruby, 7 miles southeast of the city.
Mr. Heisler is survived by his widow, and one son, Paul K.,
of St. Mary’s.
The funeral will be held from the late home, Tuesday,
June 22, And interment will be made at St. Mary’s.
(note: no date was found with this obituary – guestimate would
be about 1926)
Source: Unknown
Submitted by: Verna Bice
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HETZLER, William
On Friday, March 4th, an old settler, Mr. William Hetzler, passed away.
Mr. Hetzler was born at Muenden, Waldeck, Germany on February 14, 1844,
the son of Conrad and Wilhelmine Hetzler. He was reared in the Lutheran
faith.
On January 8, 1867, he was united in marriage with Mary Kamm, who
preceded him in death 2 years ago. His marrige was blessed with three sons
and three daughters, all of whom are still living. They are: Wm. Hetzler of
Onaga; Henry Hetzler of Wheaton ; Mrs. Mary Knipp and Mrs. Whilhelmine Figge
of Onaga, Fred Hetzler of Wheaton; and Mrs Linn Doering of Loveland, Colo.
Mr. Hetzler came to this country in 1887, settling on his present
homestead, where he passed away of heart failure, at the home of his son
Fred, where he had been making his residence,
Mr. Hetzler was a quiet christian gentlemen, highly respected by all who
knew him. He was one of the founders of St. Lukes church, which stands on a
corner of his homestead, and of which he has been a faithful member until his
death. He died at the age of 83 years and 19 days.
Funeral sevices were conducted Sunday, March 6, by his pastor Rev. H.
Schmidt, and interment was made at the Lutheran cemetary of this church.
Besides his six chikdren, Mr. Hetzler leaves twenty-three grandchildren and
twelve great-grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his departure,
The pallbearers at the funeral were August Stelter, Ernest and Richard
Bosse, Wm. Schwandt, Otto and Edward Teske.
NOTE: This was my great-great grandfather. Henry Hetzler (his son) was my
great grandfather.
Source: Onaga Herald, March 10, 1927
Submitted by: Mary Strotkamp
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IMMENSCHUH, Philip
Philip Immenschuh
Philip Immenschuh was born December 8, 1882, to Philip and
Gertrude Immenschuh of Flush, Kan., and passed away February
7, 1955 at Westmoreland.
He was married to Beulah Whitehurst January 3, 1910. To this
union seven children were born, of whom six survive: Mrs. Arleen
Straub, Mrs. Marjorie Siebert, Mrs. Mildred Sester of Wamego, Mrs.
Naomi Sutterlin, Westmoreland, Sgt. Philip Immenschuh, Ft. Lewis,
Wash., and Philmon Immenschuh of Nebraska; 19 grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren. His wife and oldest son, Arthur,
preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing a host of
friends and relatives.
Funeral services were held at the St. Joseph Church, and burial
was at the Flush cemetery Friday, February 11, 1955.
Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter.
Submitted by: Bev Bird
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