Logan County Obituaries
Obits M - Z
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MAGUNSON
Died on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1892, of malarial fever, in this city, Mons Magunson, aged 26 years. The remains
were buried today in the Oakley cemetery. "Mike" as he was called, was an honest, temperate, industrious
young man, well liked by all with whom he came in contact. Quiet and unassuming, he was generous to a
fault and would help the needy when he needed it himself. A real loss is sustained and a vacancy occurs
that is hard to fill when such people die.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, August 18, 1892)
MARKER
Died, at the residence of his mother, in Elkader township, Thursday, Dec. 3, 1891, of
typhoid fever, Albert Marker, aged 23 years, 8 months and 7 days. It was indeed a sad
occasion. Three have been taken from the family in eight months. He had been here
only a short time, having spent the past three years in Iowa and having come home only
to see his brother buried. He left a mother, three brothers and four sisters to mourn
his loss. The funeral sermon was preached at the house Saturday by Rev. Clark of Russell
Springs, and the remains interred in Pool Cemetery.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, Dec. 10, 1891)
MARTIN
Arthur Martin's little boy, Eddie, died Sunday, June 7 and was buried the next day in the McNay
cemetery. Services were held by Mr. Baxter at the residence, after which a large concourse of
friends followed the remains to their last resting place.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, June 12, 1891)
MASON
William Mason was born at Meadville, Pa., July 25, 1831, and died at his home, north of
Oakley, Aug. 6, 1895. He was married to Phebe A. Wells, June 12, 1856. To them three
children were born and all were present when he departed this life. For some time he has
been afflicted and his death was not unexpected, yet it is a sad bereavement. His body was
laid to rest in the Oakley cemetery on Tuesday evening.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, Aug. 17, 1895)
McCUEN
Old man McCuen, father of Mrs. Jennie Casteel, died of old age in Colby on Nov. 10th and was
interred in the Winona cemetery.
(Logan County Clipper, Thursday, Nov. 25, 1897)
MELLON
George Mellon was struck and killed by a bolt of lightning while cutting hay eight miles south of
Oakley last Monday night. Mr. Mellon was 39 years old and unmarried. He was universally respected
for his integrity and neighborly qualities, and was one of the oldest settler in the county, having
been hear nearly fifteen years. The remains were buried in the Oakley cemetery.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, August 25, 1892)
MILLER
Died, at her home two mile northwest of Winona, Mrs. Jessie Miller, wife of Grant Miller,
on Oct. 11, 1898, after an illness of five days with malarial fever. She was born in Illinois
on Sept. 13, 187 and was the daughter of J. R. and S. E. Griffith. Her father and mother
are now living in Thomas county. Jessie Griffith and Grant Miller were married Sept. 13,
1892 and to this couple were born three children: Hazel, dead; Clell and Glenn. The remains
were laid to rest in the Winona cemetery on Wednesday.
(Logan County Clipper, Thursday, Oct. 13, 1898)
MILLER
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Newell died last Sunday morning of infantile meningitis.
The little fellow had not been well for several weeks but had been improving until
Saturday evening when he took suddenly worse. This is a sad blow to Mr. and Mrs. Newell
it being the third son they have lost and the sympathy of the entire community. The
little body was laid to rest in the Russell Springs cemetery Monday afternoon.
(Logan County Clipper, Thursday, Oct. 5, 1899)
MITTEN
Opal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Park R. Mitten passed away on Tuesday night, Nov. 7, 1899
and was buried in the Russell Springs cemetery on Wednesday evening. She had malignant
diphtheria, and though everything was done by the medical community to save her, it was
unavailing. Opal would have been four years old the 20th of next January. She was a remarkably
bright and winsome child who so twined herself about the hearts of all who knew her that
we all mourn with the bereaved parents. Mr. Mitten's two other children, Harry, aged two
years, and Charley, aged nine months, also have the dread disease and strenuous efforts
are being made to save their lives. Harry is improving quite fast, but the baby is quite
weak and far from being out of danger, though it is thought that the crisis of the disease
has turned in its favor.
(Logan County Clipper, Thursday, Nov. 9, 1899)
NORDLANDER
Andrew Nordlander was born at Valley, Sweden, Jan. 22, 1835, and died at his home, seven
miles south of Oakley, on Aug. 7, 1895. His death was very sudden and entirely unexpected.
Four children remain, but his wife had preceded him to that mysterious realm about eight
years ago. The oldest son and daughter were in Denver when they received the sad message
and arrived Thursday night. He was buried in the Oakley cemetery on Friday, the 9th.
Mr. Nordlander was a good citizen and neighbor and as such won the esteem of his many
friends.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, Aug. 17, 1895)
NORRIS
At rest, Sept. 20, 1898, after eight days of intense suffering from blood
poisoning, the infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Norris.
(Logan County Clipper, Thursday, Oct. 13, 1898)
PARSONS
Died, Tuesday, Dec. 5, the five weeks old babe of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Parsons, who live northwest of
town. Services were held at the house by Rev. Hall and the remains were interred in the Winona cemetery.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, Dec. 7, 1893)
POMEROY
Grandpa Pomeroy as he was familiarly called by everyone in Oakley, died last Thursday and
his body was brought to Oakley Friday night. On Saturday an able sermon was preached by
his former pastor, Rev. Sedore, and the remains were interred in the Oakley cemetery.
His death was caused by cancer of the stomach.
(Logan County Clipper, Thursday, March 24, 1898)
POOL
Thomas H. Pool was born in Clark county, Ind., Aug. 29, 1830. He moved to McDonough
county, Ill., with his parents when only four years old. They lived there only a short
time, when they moved to Knox county while the prairie state was wild and unbroken.
He married Nancy, daughter of Governor William and Ruth McMurtry. The lived in Knox
county on the same farm until 1886, when they moved to Logan county, Kansas. Mr. Pool
was one of the first settlers of this county, coming to Oakley when there were but two
houses on the place. He was an old soldier of the Rebellion, belonging to Co. F, 102d
Illinois Infantry. His beloved wife passed away in 1890 and one daughter in infancy.
He was 68 years, 7 months and 16 days of age. Seven children are left to mourn the loss
of a kind and loving father: Lucinda, Mrs. R. H. Roseberry, Mrs. William Sampson, Asa,
Mrs. H. F. Roseberry, Frank and Florence. The funeral services were conducted by Rev.
W. M. Dews at the home of the deceased, and the remains were buried in the home cemetery,
where lie the remains of the wife and eight or ten friends.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, April 21, 1899)
PRATHER
Mrs. E. C. Prather died at her home southeast of Oakley last night after an illness extending over a few
weeks. Mrs. Prather had been ill with pneumonia and after recovering from this suffered from a gathering
in the head which resulted in her death. The funeral will be held at 11 o'clock tomorrow from the home.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, June 7, 1918)
RIDDLE
The remains of Mr. Riddle were recently taken from the grave yard at Elkader and interred
in the Healey cemetery.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, Feb. 18, 1897)
RUCKER
Died, on Friday, Jan. 22, 1892, at her home in this city, Martha E. Rucker, aged 16 years. The funeral,
which was held in the church Sunday, and conducted by Rev. Cox, of Winona, was attended by a large
number of friends and neighbors. Interment was had in the Oakley cemetery.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, Jan. 28, 1892)
RUCKER
Died, on Sunday, Oct. 22, 1893, of consumption, Wilson Rucker, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F.
Rucker, aged 15 years. The funeral was held Monday in the church and interment was had
in Oakley cemetery.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, Oct. 26, 1893)
SCHAIBLE
Dave A. Schaible was born November 5, 1898 at Orion, Kansas, and died May 20, 1921 at Oakley, Kansas.
While attending high school at Oakley he enlisted in the army at Ellis, Kansas and was taken to Fort
Logan, Colorado, and then transferred immediately to Kelly Field, Texas, and remained there until
Aug. 23, 1917, when he went overseas. He was an airplane mechanic and later a cook for the 33rd Aerial
Squadron in France. He returned home April 4, 1919 and was honorable discharged at Camp Funston, Kansas,
April 17, 1919. After his discharge he served in the employ of the U. P. R. R. On July 12, 1920, he
purchased the Suitatorium in Oakley, where he remained until his death. He was married to Miss Cecile
Harrison at Denver, Colorado, Jan. 29th, 1920. He leaves to mourn his untimely death, his wife, his father,
James L. Schaible, three brothers and one sister, viz: Chris of Oakley, Floyd of Gorham, Carl and Pearl
of Gove County; also grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Beougher. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian
church Sunday under the auspices of the Oakley Post of the American Legion and burial was in Oakley
cemetery. Those from out of town in attendence at the funeral were Mrs. Jane Adams and son, Moline, Ill.,
Mrs. Jim Clark, Kansas City, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Copeland, Denver, Colo., Mr. Lloyd Schaible, Gorham,
Kans., Mr. Glenn Beougher, Manhattan and Mr. Mills, Phillipsburg.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, May 27, 1921)
SMITH
Augustus Smith, father of Mrs. Peter Light, died of paralysis last Friday and was buried
Sunday in the Oakley cemetery. Rev. P. J. Eitzen preached the funeral sermon to a large
audience in the Presbyterian church.
(Logan County Clipper, Thursday, March 17, 1898)
SMITH
The many friends of W. A. Smith, who lives about eight miles north of the city, were pained
and surprised Monday to learn of his death, which occurred on that day. Very few knew of
his sickness, which assumed a serious form only a day or two before his death. He was
a Mason, an Odd Fellow and a member of Oakley Lodge No. 222, Knights of Pythias. The last
named lodge conducted the burial ceremony, which was held on Tuesday afternoon, and the remains
were buried in the Mingo cemetery. W. A. Smith was born in Indiana in 1851 and was an
honorable, upright Christian gentleman, who, morally and in a business sense, was above
reproach.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, Jan. 18, 1896)
SNELL
The youngest child of Mr. Snell died last week and was buried in the Monument cemetery.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, July 21, 1892)
STELJES
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Steljes died last week of pneumonia. It was buried
in the Oakley cemetery.
(Logan County Clipper, Thursday, March 24, 1898)
STORM
A small child of Parker Storm died last Thursday and was buried
in the Oakley cemetery on Friday.
(Logan County Clipper, Thursday, July 28, 1898)
STREVER
A. E. Strever received the sad intelligence this week of the death of his father who
resided in the state of New York. The old gentleman was 80 years old last month.
(Logan County Clipper, Thursday, May 19, 1898)
TURLEY
Elliott Byron Turley was born Dec. 4, 1861 in Miami county, Kansas, and died Jan. 2, 1908
Logan county, Kansas. He was united in marriage to Miss Etta Mills in ?? and then came
to Logan county to live on a homestead. He leaves a wife, mother, five children and a host
of friends to mourn his death. Funeral services were preached at the home of the deceased
after which the remains were laid to rest in the Pool cemetery.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, Jan. 10, 1908)
TUTTLE
Woodrow Tuttle was born in Logan County, Kansas, March 7, 1922 and passed away at his home, Wednesday
afternoon, April 11, 1923. He was sick only a few days but was not thought to be seriously ill until
a few hours before his Master called him home. He leaves to mourn his loss his parents, one sister and
three brothers, two sisters and one brother having preceded him to his heavenly home above. Funeral was
Friday morning from the home, with burial in the Monument cemetery.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, April 20, 1923)
VINALL
Oakley friends have received word of the death of Mrs. G. W. Vinall, mother of
Mrs. C. T. Goodier, which occurred at Pasadena, Calif., a week ago. Mrs. Vinall
was well known here, having living for a great many years southwest of Oakley.
Mr. Vinall was at one time county commissioner of Logan County.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, May 27, 1921)
WAGGONER
John Lester, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Waggoner, died August 11, 1891, age 15 years, 8 months and
15 days. The remains wee taken to the Oakley cemetery, where a short service was conducted by
Rev. Shackleford of Colby. The Angel of Death has again come into our midst and taken a beloved one home.
Lester was a kind, loving and affectionate son and brother. Sunday morning he called his father to
him and said, "Why are there so many people around, Pa? Am I dying?" His father replied, "No, this is
Sabbath morning and they have come to see my boy." The boy replied, "Oh, yes, that's alright." Conscious
and bright till the very last, he seemed to realize that the hour of release had come, as he said,
"I am willing to go if it be Jesus' will." Suddenly peace fell upon his soul and his short life was over
without a struggle.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, August 16, 1891)
WARDEN
Died, Thursday, Feb. 24, 1898, Elizabeth, beloved wife of S. H. Warden. Mrs. Warden was
born in Canton, Ill., August 24, 1841 where she grew to womanhood and was married to
S. H. Warden on Nov. 22, 1860. They moved to Western Kansas twelve years ago and settled
in Logan county, where she has since lived. She was the mother of eight children, three
of whom preceded her to the better land. Four girls and one boy are still living, one married,
Mrs. C. C. Gilmore, and the rest all being at home. The funeral was held last Sunday at
the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. Eitzen and the remains interred in the Oakley
cemetery. Mr. Warden and the children have the deep sympathy of the entire community in
this, their deep bereavement.
(Logan County Clipper, Thursday, March 3, 1898)
WHITE
Mr. and Mrs. Charles White's baby died suddenly in this city last Friday. Blood poisoning is given as
the cause. The funeral was held Saturday and the remains were buried in the Oakley cemetery.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, May 4, 1893)
WISEMAN
Michael Wiseman of South Randall township, Thomas county, died at his home last Thursday,
Jan. 26, 1899. He was born in Indiana on Jan. 17, 1818. The funeral was preached at the
M. E. church in Oakley on Tuesday, and the remains interred in the Oakley cemetery.
(Logan County Clipper, Thursday, Feb. 2, 1899)
WOLFE
Mrs. Wolfe, mother of Mrs. Dan Bougher, died last Monday. Her funeral was preached by Rev.
Sedore at the M. E. church on Tuesday. A large concourse of sorrowing friends followed the
body to its last resting place in the Oakley cemetery.
(Logan County Clipper, Thursday, Feb. 17, 1898)
WRIGHT
Mrs. C. W. Wright died at her home south of Russell Springs last Saturday morning. She had
just returned from a visit to her daughter in Pratt, Kansas, the first of the week
apparently in good health and was suddenly taken ill with an old complaint with which
she had been bothered for years and lived but a few days. Her funeral sermon was
preached Sunday by H. A. Long and the remains were interred in the Russell Springs
cemetery, followed by a large procession of sorrowing friends and relatives.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, Oct. 29, 1896)
YEOMANS
On the 4th of February, Isaac Louis Yeomans, a son of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Yeomans who
live northwest of Winona, died after a short illness. He was taken ill on Tuesday the
second day previous to his death with congestion of the lungs. He was buried at the
cemetery at Winona on Saturday. The funeral services were preached at the home of the
deceased by Rev. Nulton at 11 o'clock. This boy was born April 6, 1888 and was 8 years
and 10 months old. The parents are entitled to the sympathy of the whole community in
this their sad bereavement.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, Feb. 11, 1897)
YOUTZ
Miss Edna Yountz, daughter of Mrs. J. E. Nolind, died in Washington, D. C.,
last Saturday, May 21st, after a short illness. Miss Youtz has been in Washington
for the past few years with the War Risk Legal Department and held a very high
position. She was one of Logan County's brightest young ladies and her sudden
death leaves a regret in the hearts of many friends. The Nolinds left Sunday
for Washington, D. C. to be present at the funeral.
(Oakley Graphic, Friday, May 27, 1921)
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