Dickinson Co., KS AHGP-Obituaries "B"

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Dickinson County Obits "B"

If you have any obituaries published before 1923 that you would like to contribute to the page, please send them to me and I will add them. Obituaries published after 1922 will be abstracted to avoid copyright violations. Abstracts from Abilene Reflector-Chronicle=ARC; Topeka Capital Journal=TCJ; Clay Center Dispatch=CCD; Junction City Daily Union=JCDU
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Erwin Backhus, 90, Woodbine, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, at Salina; born Feb. 1, 1911, in Tampa, the son of John G. and Helena Ottensmeier Backhus; married Pearl B. Riffel on Feb. 1, 1942, in Lyons Creek. She died April 23, 1988. Mr. Backhus also was preceded in death by an infant son, Larry Lee Backhus, on Feb. 18, 1946; survived by seven brothers, Emil Backhus and Adolph Backhus, both of Herington, Herbert Backhus, Edwin Backhus and Wilbert Backhus, all of Tampa, Harry Backhus, Leavenworth, and John Backhus, Enterprise; and four sisters, Alma Meyer and Frieda Bentz, both of Tampa, Ella Heidemann, Decatur, Ill., and Wilma Nunn, Pratt; burial at St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Lyons. Creek. (abstract TCJ)
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C. H. Baird suffered a stroke and died while working in his garden. Services were held at Londeen Funeral chapel, with burial in Indian Hill cemetery. He was born at Hope on March 8, 1876 and had lived most of his life in Dickinson County. He is survived by his wife and one brother, Ben Baird of Strong City. (newspaper clipping, May 27, 1951) (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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D. D. Baird died very suddenly at his home, two miles north, early Sunday morning. The body was accompanied to its last resting place by a large con course of people. The deceased was a true christian and was beloved by all who knew him. (Abilene Reflector 3-13-1884)

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Emma Marie Longenecker Baker, 93, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006, in Carmel, Ind.; born Aug. 26, 1913, the daughter of Jacob and Emma (Wingerd) Longenecker; married Samuel Paul Baker on July 6, 1962; he preceded her in death on May 4, 1982; survivors include one son, Roger Edward Price of Tennessee; two daughters, Emma Jane Van Gilder of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Ada Amos of Carmel, Ind.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; inurnment summmer 2007. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)

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Lucille M. Lantz Baker, 73, formerly of Chapman, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in Mesa, Ariz.; born Dec. 3, 1932, in Chapman, the daughter of Henry August and Ruth Grace (Brightbill) Lantz; married Wallace L. Baker in April 1952 in Wichita; survivors include her husband, Wallace of the home; two sons, Paul Baker of Shawnee and Steven Baker of Chandler, Ariz.; one daughter, Kathy Buttke of Phoenix; two sisters, Henrietta Fox of Manhattan and Betty Sevart of Wichita; one brother, John Lantz of Chapman; and one grandson; preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy in infancy and Myrtle Mae Smith; inurnment in Good Hope Cemetery. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)

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Entered into the, rest of paradise, on Sunday afternoon, December 30, 1883 at at Santa Barbara, California, Maria Elizabeth Bakewell, wife of Rev. John Bakewell, D. D., and eldest daughter of Bishop Vail. (Kansas Churchman)
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Grace F. Balderston, 94, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, at Herington; born Nov. 27, 1906, in Herington, the daughter of John Henry and Olive Isabelle Moore Stover; married Ted M. Balderston on Aug. 12, 1945, at Herington; he preceded her in death Nov. 7, 1991; survived by two daughters, Pamela Whitlock, Herington, and Marnell Fortmeyer, Osawatomie; a stepson, Kenneth Balderston, Seattle; a stepdaughter, Beulah Gilmor, Norman, Okla.; a brother, William "Smokey" Stover, Herington; a sister, Edna Katherine Cherry, Manhattan; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; burial Dec. 26 at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Herington.(abstract TCJ)
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Yesterday, at 11 o'clock, occurred the death of Mrs. F. L. Ball, after a lingering illness of several months, from the dread scourge, consumption.

Mrs. Ball was born in Cambridge, Illinois, April 5, 1858, and was at her death 30 years and 24 days old. Her childhood and girlhood years were spent in Cambridge, and in 1879 she married one of Abilene's most prominent citizens, F. L. Ball, and came here to live immediately after the wedding. Since that time they have been residents of the city and are well known throughout the vicinity. Two lovely daughters have been born to them. For four or five years Mrs. Ball has been unwell and for a month has not been expected to live from day to day.

Yesterday morning she passed quietly away unterrified by the the thought of death. All arrangements had been made by her for the funeral and for the disposition of trinkets, etc., to her friends.

This afternoon at 4 o'clock the funeral services were held at the home, on Cottage avenue. Rev. Dr. McKeehan preached the sermon; the interment took place in the Abilene cemetery. Mrs. Ball had hosts of firm friends who loved her not alone for her personal graces but for her noble christian character. Two sisters in Iowa and a brother in California survive her.

We extend our sympathy to the bereaved husband and motherless daughters, as do the hundreds of others in Abilene who knew and mourn the lost one. (Abilene Weekley Reflector, May 3, 1888)
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For some days past the readers of the Reflector have been aware of the fact that Mrs. O. L. Ball was slowly but surely passing away, and therefore the announcement of her death at three o'clock this morning will not come upon them as a sudden shock. The warning, however will not assuage the grief of the immediate relatives and friends who so dearly loved and revered her, one of the noblest, purest and truest of christian women. For some time past she has been suffering untold agonies, the result of a cancer trouble, finally calling her death at the hour above mentioned. Through all her sufferings she has borne up with true christian fortitude, even in her deepest pain enduring with a smiling face rather than render more miserable her husband and children. To her surviving husband her decease is a sad blow. No man, in losing his wife, realizes his loss more than does whole-souled, tender-hearted Oliver Ball. To him she has been a true wife, a faithful and loving helpmeet, always at his side "through sunshine and shadow," never failing in those duties that every christian woman turns into a labor of love. Our sympathies go out chiefly to the stricken husband, for to him they are most needed, realizing as he does that he has lost one who is more than all the world to him. The surviving children who mourn the departure of the best mother on earth, are Frank L., of this cily, and Jay C, Estella, and little six year old Olive, the last three living at the family residence. The funeral services will take place from the residence, nine miles north of the city, at eleven o'clock tomorrow morning, the remains being taken to the Abilene cemetery for interment. Rev. A. Barnes, of the Universalist church in Junction City arrived in the city on this afternoon's train, and will conduct the services. The deceased was in the fifty-ninth tear of her age. She was born in Cortland county, New York, also the birth place of her husband. When nineteen years of age she married, the young couple shortly after removing to Illinois, where they resided until 1880, when they came to Kansas, locating in Abilene. Two years ago the coming June, a removal was made to the present residence. (Abilene Reflector 3-8-1888)
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John Eugene �Gene� Bamfield, 76, Carlton, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1958 at his home. He was born Sept. 10, 1882 at Arrington and had lived in Carlton 48 years. A farmer, he retired in 1941. Survivors include his wife, Maggie, of the home; two sons, Clarence Eugene and Curtis Elliott, both of Carlton; three daughters, Edyth Wheatley of Gypsum, Edna Carney of Abilene and Ethel Wheatley of Denton, Tex.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be Saturday at the Baptist Church in Carlton, with burial in Elmo Cemetery. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Lanny and Daniel �Danny� Bamfield, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Bamfield of Carlton, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 1962, in a one-car accident west of Elmo. Services will be Thursday at the Carlton Presbyterian church, with burial in the Elmo Cemetery. (abstract TCJ)
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Sarah (Rindt) Banka, 99, of Kansas City, Kan., died March 24, 2002, at her home; born May 30, 1902, at Shadybrook, near Herington, daughter of Ferdinand and Sarah Gruber Rindt; April 11, 1920, she married Otto Schrader; he died March 1, 1931; Aug. 18, 1931, she married Herman Banka, who died Dec. 2, 1989; survivors include one daughter, Sandra Ryland of Kansas City, Kan.; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; preceded in death by one brother, Oscar Rindt, and one sister, Bertha Pagel; burial at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery at White City. (abstract JCDU)
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Died, at her home some twelve miles north and 2 1/2 miles east, Monday, Jan. 28, Mrs. John Banner, aged about 40 years. Buried Tuesday in Henry's cemetery. (Abilene Reflector 1-31-1884)
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Warren F. Barclay, 54, Talmage, died Monday, May 21, 2001, at Abilene; born Jan. 12, 1947, in Abilene, to George F. and Neva B. Bottorff Barclay; survived by his mother, Neva Barclay, Talmage; and two sisters, Sharlyn Reynolds and Lynette McLaughlin, both in Abilene; burial in Prairiedale Cemetery in Talmage.(abstract TCJ)
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Sunday morning the wife of George Barkley, living in Newbern township, seven miles south, passed away quietly into eternity after a short illness. She had been married about ten months and was 28 years of age. Her maiden name was Friz and she was a sister of Perry Friz, the clerk of the Abilene National bank. The funeral services were held this morning at 10 o'clock at the house, Rev. F. M. Porch, of Abilene, officiating. The interment was made in the Abilene cemetery where a large number of friends followed the remains to see them laid in their last, long home. (Abilene Reflector, July 4, 1889)
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Died on New Years.

Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Barr's many friends here will be sorry to learn of the death of Walter, their infant son. The death took place at the home in Salina yesterday. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning. (Abilene Reflector, Jan. 3, 1889)
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Bobby D. Barrett, 74, Herington, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006,; born Aug. 2, 1932, in Herington, the son of Daniel and Leah (Berg) Barrett; married Martha M. Weeks on Sept. 15, 1957, at the Christian Church, White City; survivors include his wife, Martha of the home; two sons, WaKeen Barrett of Elizabeth, Colo., and Mark Barrett of Hope; one daughter, Christine Bukowski of Herington; two brothers, Ronnie Barrett of Auburn and James Barrett of Guadalajara, Mexico; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; preceded in death by three brothers, Walter Barrett, in 1994, Lloyd Barrett, in 1997, and LaVerne Barrett, in 2004; and an infant sister; no burial information. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Mrs. John (Pearl) Barta, 78, Manchester, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 1975 at Abilene. She was born Jan. 28, 1897 in Manchester and had lived there all her life. She is survived by a son, Thomas Durham, of Talmage; a step-son, Jack Barta of Marshfield, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Charles Sims of Nampa, Idaho; two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Dec. 23 at the Martin Funeral home, Abilene, with burial following at the Keystone Cemetery. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Herman A. Bath, 90, Newton, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006; born March 23, 1916, in Abilene, the son of Christian Frederick and Mary "May" (Whitehurst) Bath; married Marjorie May Abeldt on Sept. 3, 1939, at the Presbyterian Church Manse, Abilene; survivors include his wife, Marjorie of the home; one son, Lowell Bath of Jacksonville, Fla.; one daughter, Mary Ann (Bath) Peck of Meriam; one sister, Martha Porter of Southington, Conn.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Kay Bath; two sisters, Eleanor Dees and Dorothy Bath; and one brother, Carl Bath; burial in the Abilene Cemetery. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Dale R. Bathurst, 90, Talmage, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2006; born Feb. 6, 1916, in Talmage, the son of Byron Leighton and Laura Randall (Rainier) Bathurst; married Juanita Holler on June 4, 1939; she preceded him in death on Aug. 2, 2002; survivors include four daughters, Laura Ruth Cundiff of Clay Center, Neb., Jo Ann Stoskopf of Salina, Linda Sue Martin of Angel Fire, N.M., and Janet Doris Peterson of Boise, Idaho; three sons, Lawrence Dale Bathurst, Timothy Leigh Bathurst and Randall James Bathurst, all of Abilene; one sister, Anita Harriman of Lebanon, Ore.; 19 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren; burial in Prairiedale Cemetery. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Miss Baumgasten, well known in Hope, where she lived several months, committed suicide at the home of a relative in Logan township, last Friday evening, by taking strychnine. Miss Baumgasten was from Pennsylvania. She had loved, but the object of her affections took a cowardly advantage of her love and accomplished her ruin. Her condition preyed so heavily upon her mind that she sought relief in death. A poor girl, without friends or money, her fate should be a warning to all who come after her and hear her sad story. The villian who caused her ruin should expiate his crime by a life-time chance of repentance in the penitentiary. (Abilene Reflector, 5-14-1885)
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The Peculiarly Sad Death of Mrs. E. B. Bearce.

The old adage that "Death is no respecter of persons" was never more strikingly illustrated than when the dread destroyer entered the happy home of Mr. Frank B. Bearce and took the young wife and mother. Mrs. Bearce had not rallied since the birth of her child, Saturday, Nov. 24th, and since last Sunday morning beame seriously low, Monday night her spirit took its flight to the presence of its Creator. Mrs. Bearce was born in Plymouth, Mass., in 1863 and lived there until her marriage two years ago. She came to Kansas after her marriage with her husband and has been prominent in church and social circles ever since. Her work as an attendant of the Lutheran church has marked her as a truly christian woman. Her married life has been peculiarly happy and the blow of her death falls with crushing force upon the husband who has the heartiest of sympathy in his bereavement. Mrs. B. was a sister of L. H. Faulkner, of this city, and has one sister, Mrs. C. H. Amsden, Fremont, Ohio, who was here one year ago and will be present at the funeral. The wide circle of friends of the deceased feel keenly their loss and will miss sorely the gentle presence of the departed. Indeed, "Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O, Death!"

The babe left is doing nicely and, though motherless, seems in the best of health. The funeral services were held at the Lutheran church Thursday morning at 10 a. m., Rev. F. M. Porch officiating. The procession, which was a long one. included the Shaubenee Tribe of Red Men, of which Mr. Bearce is a respected member. The business houses of town were closed during the ceremonies. The form of the loved one was laid away to its last sleep in the Abilene cemetery. (Abilene Reflector, Dec. 6, 1888)
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Died, on Tuesday morning, April 1st, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. H. Faulkner, Mrs. Harriet B. Bearce, wife of Mr. Z. S. Bearce. of Turner. Maine, aged 62 years. Mr. and Mrs. Bearce arrived in Abilene last September to spend the winter with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Faulkner, expecting to return to their New England home about April 1st. Mi's. Bearce had been in feeble health for a number of years, and it was hoped by her family that a change of climate might be beneficial to her, but it proved to be otherwise; and after an illness of a few weeks she was gently and gradually overcome by "the sleep that knows no waking." There are left her husband, two sons and a daughter who feel that in the death of this patient, loving, gentle wife and mother, they have lost their dearest earthly friend. The remains, accompanied by her husband and son Frank, were taken to Turner, Maine, where burial services will be held in the Baptist church, the church of which she was a member and Which she for years adorned by her christian character and upright life. Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also and he praiseth her." (Abilene Reflector 4-3-1884)
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From the Saturday daily: A telegram received by L. H. Faulkner this morning from F. B. Bearce, who is at Fremont, Ohio, said that Mr. Bearce's infant child died last night. He will arrive home with the remains tomorrow; funeral Monday. It was but a short time ago that Mrs. Bearce was taken home and he bereaved husband and father will have much sympathy in this his second great sorrow. Funeral at the house at 10:30 a.m.
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The funeral services over the remains of Mr. Bearce's infant child were conducted at the house this morning, a large number being present to show their sympathy with the bereaved father. Rev. Porch officiated and the interment was in the Abilene cemetery. (Abilene Reflector, Aug. 8, 1889)
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Mr. Levi Beemer, brother of Mrs. L. H. Litts, died suddenly at the home of his son Enos, in the south part of the county, last Monday. He had been afflicted for years with heart disease, of which he died. He was 72 years old. (Abilene Reflector, 8-6-1885)
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Wade Lewis Beemer, 15, rural Abilene, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006 as a result of a car accident; born March 11, 1991, in Abilene, the son of Gregg and Joleen (Shetter) Beemer; survivors include his parents, Gregg and Joleen Beemer of rural Abilene; two sisters, Jessica Murphy of Manhattan and Stephanie Beemer of the home; his grandparents, Duane and Ila Beemer and Lawrence and Evelyn Shetter, all of rural Abilene; his great-grandparents, Lewis Beemer of Chapman and Alma Lauer of rural Abilene; and other relatives; burial in the New Basel Church Cemetery. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Hilda I. Beckel, 86, of Herington, died June 23, 2002; born Aug. 14, 1915, at Woodbine, daughter of Martin and Lydia Schmidt Diekmann. In August of 1935, she married Milton Beckel; survivors include two brothers, Elmer Diekmann of White City and Werner Diekmann of Youngwood, Pa.; and one sister, Helen Timm of Woodbine; preceded in death by her husband, on Feb. 1, 2000; her parents; one brother, Alvin Diekmann; and three sisters, Ella Easter, Thekla Gibson and Louise Shugar; burial in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery at White City. (abstract JCDU)
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The funeral of William Beitman was held from the Methodist church this morning at 10:30, conducted by Rev. Zimmerman. The interment took place in the Abilene cemetery. Following the hearse in the procession was the drum corps, playing the funeral march. They in turn were followed by a company of old soldiers bearing their muskets. Citizens on foot followed the soldiers, and a long string of carriages brought up the rear. The funeral was well attended and the high esteem in which the deceased was held by his neighbors and friends was fully demonstrated by the large concourse of people who followed him to his last resting place. (Abilene Reflector 2-16-1888)
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Etha P. Bennett, 96, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2005, at Salina; born March 7, 1909, at Industry, the daughter of Franklin F. and Laura E. (Bishop) Fouse; married Clarence E. Bennett March 18, 1934; he preceded her in death July 23, 1992; also preceded in death by one daughter, Jane Karel Bennett in 1939, three sisters and three brothers; survivors include one daughter, Barbara Greenwood of Salina; three grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren; burial in the Keystone Cemetery. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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The funeral of Mrs. Magdalena Berger, who died Tuesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. N. Latimer, in Industry, was held today.
OBITUARY
Magdalena Shari was born in Canton Bern, Switzerland, in 1834 and was the last of ten children to depart this life. She was married to Rudolph Berger in 1859, in the city of Bern, to which union were born two children, Marie and Lena, Marie having passed from this life in advance of her mother. They came to America in 1868, and in 1869 to Kansas, and settled on a farm four miles east of Longford, where they resided until 1904, when they moved into town. Here they resided until the death of Mr. Berger in 1914. Mrs. Berger then made her home with her daughter, Mrs. L. N. Latimer, and died at her daughter's home in Industry. (Longford Leader, March 9, 1916)
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Betty Olsen Bergren was born in Switzerland September 12, 1844 and died at her home in Industry, Monday, December 30, 1912. She was 68 years, 3 months and 18 days old. In July 1871 she was united in marriage to Peter Bergren in Chicago, and to this union were born nine children, three of which survive her. The family moved to Industry 29 years ago and have been residents of that community ever since. She was a faithful worker in the Evangelical church of which she had been a member for the past 19 years and her work will long be remembered. She leaves three children, Charley, Anna and Ernest, and a host of friends to mourn her death. Funeral services were held at the church Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in the Greenridge cemetery. (Longford Leader, Jan. 2, 1913)
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Edna Bergren was born August 27, 1884 and died at her home November 11, 1912. She was born at Industry where her parents were pioneer settlers, and November 25, 1903 she was united in marriage to William Albert Steinford, also of Industry. To this union two children were born, Kenneth and Vernon, who also survive her. Besides her husband and children she leaves a mother, one sister and two brothers. Her age at the time of her death was 28 years, 2 months and 15 days. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Industry church, Rev. Zabel officiating. (Longford Leader, Nov. 14, 1912)
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Obituary

Died In Abilene, Aug. 28th at the family residence, corner Third and Mulberry streets, Anthony Berry, aged 50 years.

Mr. Berry, who was one of Abilene's most highly respected citizens, was born in County Mayo, Ireland, and spent his youth in the land of his birth.

As his children grew to manhood they removed to the "land of the free," and when he was left alone he decided that he too would come here. So four years ago he moved to Abilene where he has since made his home; he was a brother of our well known merchants J. J. and P. J. Berry, and father of two of our younger merchants, Francis and P. A. Berry. He leaves a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn his decease.

Of the direct family are the widow and seven children three sons and four daughters; of the latter, two are members of a religious order and are located at Leadville, Colorado; there are also three brothers, J. J. and P. J. Berry, of this city, and Martin Berry, of Ottawa county, and two sisters, residents of Abilene. The mourning ones have the sincere sympathy in their loss of a father and brother.

The funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Catholic church which was filled to overflowing with friends gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed one. Father J. F. Leary, assisted by visiting priests officiated at the solemn rites which the church performs over its dead. The interment was made in the Catholic cemetery where in the presence of the weeping friends; the remains were laid away to await the final resurrection. (Abilene Weekly Reflector, Aug. 30, 1888)
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Sunday morning about 1 o'clock Miss Mary Berry, daughter of Patrick Berry, passed away from this life into eternity. She was 21 years 4 months old and a bright young lady with many friends. Consumption had claimed her for some years and at last proved her death.

The funeral services were held in the Catholic church this morning at 10 o'clock and were attended by a largo concourse of mourning friends and relatives. Father J. F. Leary conducted the last sad rites and the remains were laid to rest in the new Catholic cemetery west of the college, being the first interment there. Several deaths have occurred in the Berry family in a few months and they have much sympathy in their sorrow.

The Young Ladies' Sodality of B. V. M. marched with remains from house to church and went in carriages to cemetery. (Abilene Reflector, Sep. 5, 1889)
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Hushed Forever.

The four year old boy of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Bessey died this morning at the home on North Cedar of scarlet fever. Two other children of the family are sick with the same disease. The funeral was held at 5 o'clock this afternoon. No public services were conducted, but Rev. Zimmerman was present to speak a few comforting words to the sorrowing father and mother. (Abilene Reflector, Mar. 28, 1889)
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Juanita Olive Bethe, 66, Hope, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1966, at a Salina hospital. Juanita Olive Rucas was born June 9, 1899 at Pearl, Kansas. She married Charles Bethe and was a life-long resident of Dickinson County. She is survived by her husband of the home; three sons, Paul of Gypsum, Dean of Salina and Donald of Elmo; two brothers, Gilbert Rucas of Carlton and Clarence W. Rucas of Wichita; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be Friday at the Eshbaugh funeral home in Hope, with burial in Elmo Cemetery. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Patricia Ann Bettles, 66, Enterprise, died Thursday, May 4, 2006; born May 19, 1939, in Hope, the daughter of Harold Lee and Reva L.V. (Edwards) Harrison; married Robert J. Brock on April 11, 1959; he preceded her in death on July 21, 1966; married James Louis Bettles on April 5, 1970; survivors include her husband, James of the home; three sons, Roger Brock of Enterprise, Steven Bettles of Abilene and Michael Bettles of Salina; two daughters, Debra Elder of Abilene and Sheryl Acker of Detroit; one sister, Betty Kline of Newton; one brother, Neal Harrison of Kingman; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other relatives; burial in Hope Cemetery. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Edward Betts passed away at his home on Sunday morning at two o'clock with his loved ones around him. He leaves a wife, five children, mother and sister besides a host of friends and other relatives to mourn his loss. He was 46 years, 2 months and 21 days old at the time of his death. Everything that loving hads could do was done for him but to no avail. We deeply sympathize with the dear ones in this their sad hour. He was laid away in the Greenridge cemetery, where his father is also sleeping. (Longford Leader, May 14, 1914)
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Martha Pearl Betz, 93, formerly of Manhattan, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, at an Enterprise; born Oct. 13, 1908, in the Pearl community south of Chapman, the daughter of Harrison Roy and Grace Elizabeth Sherwood Betz; survivors include three sisters, Esther Rohrer, Leona Bock and Loine Hottman; and a brother, Joe Betz; burial at the Rinehart Cemetery in Chapman. (abstract TCJ)
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Lillian G. Biehler, 88, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, in Herington; born Jan. 16, 1914, in Mobridge, S.D., to Henry L. and Dolly E. Abresch Adams; married Leo M. Biehler on Nov. 10, 1947, in Herington; he died Jan. 29, 1995. A son, Michael Jordean Biehler, died April 14, 1973; nephews and nieces survive; burial in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Herington Nov. 19, 2002. (abstract TCJ)
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Donald E. Bird Jr. "Bird Man," 43, formerly of Herington, died Thursday, March 14, 2002, at his home in Newton; born June 13, 1958, in Rolla, Mo., the son of Donald E. Sr. and Norma J. Whitlock Bird; married Jackie S. Patterson on June 7, 1996, in Newton. She survives along with a daughter, Misty Jackson, Minot, N.D.; three stepsons, Aaron Bayes, Newton, Rodney Bayes, Emporia, and Timothy Bayes, Whiteman, Air Force Base, Mo.; his parents, Don and Norma Bird, Ramona; three sisters, Fern Leach, Cindy Bird and Julie Linn, all of Ramona; and three grandchildren; burial at at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Herington. (abstract TCJ)
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Alberta May Blair, 67, formerly of Abilene, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, at Topeka; born May 1, 1933, near Abilene, the daughter of Albert and Helen Ramseyer Schumann; married Earl L. Blair on Dec. 27, 1953; he survives, along with two sons, Stephen Blair, Argentina, and Kenneth Blair, Topeka; three daughters, Janice Goering, Spring Hill, Joy Manis, Pflugerville, Texas, and Susan Kemp, Round Rock, Texas; a brother, Arthur Schumann, Manhattan; and seven grandchildren; burial in Bethel. Cemetery(abstract TCJ)
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David Blake, of Cheever, died Wednesday evening at the home of his son-in-law, C. B. Young, of old age. Mr. Blake was in his 81st year, and was highly respected and beloved by all. The funeral was held from Center school house, Cheever township at 11 o'clock this morning. (Abilene Reflector, 1-26-1888
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Fern Blanken, 96, Junction City, died Thursday, May 9, 2002, in Las Vegas; born Dec. 23, 1905, in Dickinson County, Kan., to James and Edith Kuhn Archbold; married Bernard Blanken on June 11, 1924, in Abilene; he preceded her in death; survived by two sons, Robert Blanken and Jack Blanken, both in Junction City; a daughter, Bernice Slade, Las Vegas; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; burial in Highland Cemetery in Junction City. (abstract TCJ)
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George W. Bledsoe, 94, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Minneapolis, Kan.; born Sept. 30, 1909 at Lane, Kan., the son of John David and Amyall Bertha Webb Bledsoe; Sept. 6, 1922 he married Neoma Stout; preceded in death by his wife Neoma July 15, 2002, and eight brothers and sisters; survivors include one son, Marius Bledsoe of Manchester; five grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth McDougal of Olathe, and Ollie Nichols of Parker, Kan.; burial in Keystone Cemetery at Manchester. (abstract CCD)
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Gladys Bolen, 81, Holton, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, at Topeka; born April 6, 1921, in Navarre in Dickinson County, to Jacob M. and Martha E. Maxcy Strole; married William R. Bolen on July 16, 1946, in Horton; he died Jan. 10, 1995; also preceded in death by son, Ronald Dale Bolen, died April 1, 1996, and a great-grandson, Dakota Ray Cornelison, died March 27, 1997; survived by two daughters, Marsha Williams, Topeka, and Sally Cornelison, Mayetta; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren; burial in Holton Cemetery. (abstract TCJ)
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Josephine L. Bogan, 99, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, in Abilene; born Nov. 10, 1903, at Clay Center, the daughter of Joseph and Louella (Duffer) Montel; survivors include a son, Charles Bogan and wife, Faye, of Abilene; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center. (abstract CCD)
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Florence A. Bogart, 91, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, at Abilene; born Dec. 18, 1911, in Colby, the daughter of Carl and Lydia (Haywurst) Spaeth; married Eldon O. Bogart in 1926; he preceded her in death in 1976; survivors include one daughter, Margaret Boyer of Solomon; one sister, Mary Albarado of Central City, Iowa; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; also preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Bogart; two brothers; three sisters; and one grandson; burial in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster. (abstract ARC)
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Mrs. Boland, grandmother of Pat Maroney, died on Wednesday of last week at the age of 100 years, lacking a very few days. She was a highly respected old lady, and her health was good up to the time of her death. She retained her senses to the last. Father Hurley, of Chapman, conducted the funeral services. The very advanced age to which Mrs. Boland attained speaks volumes for the healthfulness of our climate (Abilene Reflector 2-21-1884)
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Chapman: Our citizens were painfully surprised this morning by the intelligence that Mr. James Boland had dropped dead in his yard. Heart disease was the cause. Mr. Boland was one of Chapman's oldest and most respected citizens, and his genial smile will be sadly missed from our streets. (Abilene Reflector 5-8-1884)
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Gathered Home.

Wednesday morn death entered the home of J. Fred Bolster and took the little four-year-old daughter. The child was a bright, winsome being and the family can scarcely he comforted over the loss. The disease which carried her away was diphtheria, a dangerous malady to make its appearance in the city. On account of the nature of the disease it is thought best to have no public services from the house. The funeral cortege will leave the home at 10 o'clock tomorrow and a short burial service will be held at the cemetery by W. H. Zimmerman.

Mr. and Mrs. Bolster have the heartfelt sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their bereavement. We sincerely hope that no more cases of diphtheria will break out either in the family or elsewhere in the city. (Abilene Reflector, Dec. 20, 1888)
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Elijah Bonebrake died Tuesday morning of pneumonia, in the 78th year of his age. He was born in Westmoreland county, Penn., but moved to Stark Co., Ohio, with his parents when quite young. Was married there when about 25 and moved to St. Joseph county, Ind., where he remained until 1871, when his wife died and he came to Abilene, returned and moved here permanently in the following year. He was the father of eight children, all living but the oldest daughter. Three of them J. E. Bonebrake, the youngest child, Mrs. Dr. Shook and Mrs. Merrifield live here. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday morning and the remains, accompanied by J. E. Bonebrake, were expressed to St. Joseph county, Ind., where they will be laid beside those of his wife. Elijah Bonebrake was a christian gentleman and highly respected by those who knew him. His long race was worthily run and "after life's fitful fever he sleeps well." (Abilene Reflector, 3-12-1885)
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Garfield Twp.: Died, at his residence, 9 miles southwest of Abilene on Holland creek, February 25th, Peter Boor, a German, aged 70 years and 1 months, died of lung fever.(Abilene Reflector 2-28-1884)
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Ellen Ione Bordelon, 67, Chapman, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2000, at Junction City; born May 21, 1933, at Junction City, the daughter of Bernard H. and Dolly E. Kelly Esker, and was raised by Ross and Ione Shepard, Chapman; married Harold P. Bordelon on Sept. 5, 1953, at Santa Ana, Calif. He survives, of the home; survivors also include a son, Stephen M. Bordelon, of the home; a sister, Shirley A. Aylward, Solomon; and a brother, Robert E. Esker, Monroe, La.; burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Chapman . (abstract TCJ)
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We regret to learn of the death of Mr. Job Borton, of Wheatland township. Mr. Borton was visiting friends in Ohio when the summons came. Although he had resided here but a short time he was known as an honest upright man. His son, J. H. Borton, has been very low with pneumonia, but under the care of Dr. Pattin, of Carlton, is now recovering. (Abilene Reflector 3-29-1888)
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Lois Mae Bowers, 94, Herington, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, at Herington; born April 20, 1906, in Ramona, the daughter of Oscar and Etta Fike Bowers; survived by brother, Verle Bowers, Herington; burial in Hope Cemetery; survivors include a brother, Andrew Beisel, Topeka; two sisters, Erna Bisby and Laura Olsen, both of Herington; burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery. (abstract TCJ)
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James E. Boyce, 84, Abilene, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002, at Enterprise; born Dec. 31, 1917, near Carlton, the son of Robert G. and Mary E. Nichols Boyce; married Doris Iseli on Feb. 1, 1948 and she survives; burial at Hope Cemetery in Hope. (abstract TCJ)
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Evelyn Marie Boyd, 85, Abilene, died Saturday, May 6, 2006; born Oct. 6, 1920, in Chapman, the daughter of Melvin R. and Ethel Lee (Blackwelder) Boyd; survivors include one sister, Mildred Young of Abilene; two brothers, Cecil Boyd of Abilene and Donald Boyd of Chapman; and other relatives; preceded in death by four brothers, Harold Boyd, Clyde Boyd, Glenn Boyd and Ralph Boyd; and four sisters, Kathryn Ross, Grace Grumbein, Ruth Rolfe and Dorothy Schultz; burial in Indian Hill Cemetery. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Mary Boyd, 82, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, at Abilene; born May 31, 1919, in the Longford community, the daughter of Fred and Cora (George) Fox; married Lawrence Cooney Aug. 30, 1938, and he preceded her in death June 13, 1986. She then married Cecil Boyd June 6, 1998, and he survives in Abilene; additional survivors include a daughter, Diane McKale of Longford; two sons, Larry Don Cooney of Ames, Iowa, and David Craig Cooney of Dana Point, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Cindy Hoffman of Abilene; two stepsons, Gary Boyd and Rod Boyd, both of Abilene; two sisters, Ruth Missimer of Abilene and Eva Kathany of Salina; 12 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild; burial in Rose Meron Cemetery near Oak Hill. (abstract CCD)
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Mrs. C. E. Bradfield, living some eight miles south-west of Abilene, died on Friday last at the age of 21 years. Funeral services were held in the M. E. church Tuesday afternoon. The remains were interred in the Abilene cemetery. She leaves many warm friends to mourn their loss. (Abilene Reflector, 8-13-1885)
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Frieda K. Brammell, 69, Emporia, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2006; born Sept. 26, 1937, in Solomon, the daughter of Joe and Hazel (Keech) Henderson; married Howard Brammel on May 8, 1970, in Ponca City, Okla.; survivors include her husband, Howard of the home; three stepchildren; and other relatives; preceded in death by one brother, Robert; and one sister, Betty; burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Ioan Morene Brannon, 89, Council Grove, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, at Council Grove; born Oct. 17, 1912, in Herington, the daughter of Floyd and Wilhelmina Kandt Shaw; married Joseph Henry Brannon on Oct. 15, 1938, in Council Grove. He died April 10, 1974; survived by a son, Pat Brannon, Council Grove; a sister, Gwendolyn Thompson, Buena Park, Calif.; four stepgrandchildren; and six stepgreat-grandchildren; bural in Calvary Cemetery. (abstract TCJ)
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A young man named Emos Brechbill living near Buckeye was found dead in his own farm yard about seven o'clock. He had gone out to do the chores as usual and when he did not come to the house when his wife thought she should go out to see what he was doing. She found him unconscious lying on the ground. He was bleeding freely from the nose and a large lump on the back of his head gave evidence that he had suffered a heavy blow. The skin was not broken and it was impossible to tell what kind of blow he had received. It was the opinion of friends and family that the young man was murdered but there was no evidence to justify such a suspicion. Later, after a careful examination, it was determined that death was due to the kick of a cow. Emos Brechbill was a young man not yet twenty one years of age and had been married a little over a year. (Longford Leader, Oct. 30, 1913)
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Mrs. Brechbill died suddenly at her home Tuesday eve, Nov. 24th. She was probably 80 yrs. of age. We only know that she has gone, and that the same returnless tide which bore her from us still glides on. (Abilene Reflector, 12-3-1885)
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Rev. Merle Brenner, 81, of Elk Grove, Calif died March 10, 2003; born April 21, 1921, at Woodbine, son of Alvin and Marie (Zoschke) Brenner; united in marriage with Miriam Frederich, who survives, along with two sons, Rev. Carl Brenner of Farmington, N.M., and David Brenner of Seattle, Wash.; two daughters, Barbara Buder of Kenington, Calif., and Marilyn Brenner of Glen Ellyn, Ill.; one sister, Gladys Seibel of Onamia, Minn., one brother, Kenneth Brenner of Woodbine; and seven grandchildren; burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery of Woodbine. (abstract JCDU)
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The funeral of Mrs. Brenner held Sunday at the Catholic church was hugely attended by friends and relatives of the deceased. Father Leary conducted the ceremonies and the interment was in the Abilene cemetery. (Abilene Reflector, Feb. 7, 1889)
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Craig Brewer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brewer of Carlton, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 1962, in a one-car accident west of Elmo. He was preceded in death by a brother, Clark. Services will Wednesday at the Hope Christian church, with burial in the Elmo Cemetery. (abstract JCDU)
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Another Aged Citizen Taken.

Died Friday, August 17th, at home of his son, W. S. Brewer, in Banner township, Mr. George Brewer, aged 80 years.

The death of this aged citizen of Dickinson took place after a short illness of one week, and, though the de ceased was so far advanced in life, was not expected by his family to take place for a long time to come. Mr. Brewer has been a very rugged, healthy man and one able to cope with the storms of life. He was born in Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, and lived most of his life in the Keystone State. About nine months ago he came west to live with his son, W. S. Brewer, of Banner township. He has been suffering for some time with Bright's disease of the kidneys and was suddenly taken much worse about a week ago. In spite of all that loving hands could do to stem the tide of disease, he passed peacefully away last night at 12 o'clock.

The funeral services were held Sunday, at 11 a. m. at the Elmo church. (Abilene Weekly Reflector, Aug. 23, 1888)
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A telegram received this morning announced the death at York, Penn., of Hon. Jacob Brillhart, father of M. V. Brillhart, court clerk, and Geo. W. Brillhart. The gentlemen have the the sympathy of their hosts of friends in their sorrow. (Abilene Reflector, Apr. 25, 1889)
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Frieda A. Brockmeier, 97, Herington, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, at Herington; born May 26, 1904, in Lincolnville, the daughter of Martin and Martha Weber Lueker; married Theodore G. Brockmeier on Sept. 20, 1931, in Lincolnville. He died April 30, 1999; survived by two sons, Roy E. Brockmeier Sr., Herington, and Paul A. Brockmeier, Salina; a daughter, Sylvia Werth, LaCrosse; a sister, Gertrude Gill, Pittsburgh, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren; burial Dec. 31 in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Herington. (abstract TCJ)
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Roy A. Brooner, 72, Abilene, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004; born April 15, 1932, in Exeter, Mo., the son of Evart and Viola May (Sands) Brooner; married Lydia (Nell) Gabhard Stephens on May 12, 1959. She preceded him in death on April 13, 1990; survivors include one stepdaughter, Judy Neaderhiser of Abilene; two sisters, Lorna Dultmeier of Topeka and Norma Parks of Kingman, Ariz.; and his companion, Lori Johnson of the home; preceded in death by one brother, Earl Brooner; burial in Abilene Cemetery. (abstract ARC)
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BROWN SIBLINGS, 1899 (all from the "Gospel Messenger"):

BROWN.� In the Abilene church, near Navarre, Kans., Feb. 17, 1899, Bro. Charles Albert, son of Eld. C. H. and Sister Annie Brown aged 18 years, 8 months and 7 days. Bro. Albert was a devoted young brother, ever ready to defend the Master's cause. He will be sadly missed in our social meetings. He was stricken with measles, which settled on his lungs and proved fatal. G. E. White.

BROWN.� In the Abilene church, Kans., in the same family, and of the same disease. Feb.. 18, 1899, Bro. Wilford Lorine Brown, aged 16, years, 5 months and 11 days. He also was very firm in the faith. Only a few minutes before his death he offered a very fervent prayer asking God to help him m time of need. He seemed relieved immediately and died in peace. G. E. White.

BROWN.� In the same family, at about the same hour, and of the same disease, Preston M. Brown, aged 9 years, 5 months and 17 days. Little Preston was a bright and intelligent boy. Thus these dear parents were bereft of all their boys in a few hours. Only one child (Sister Nora) is left them (their baby died Jan. 19, 1899). All the above mentioned were laid at rest in one grave in the Navarre cemetery. Services by Elders Geo. Mannon.

BROWN.� In the Abilene church. Kans., Jan. 19, 1899, Laura Myrtle, daughter of Eld. C. H. and Sister Annie Brown, aged 1 year, 7 months and 25 days. Interment in the Navarre cemetery. Services by elders Geo. Manon and Geo. Eller from Rev. 5: 5.
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BROWN.� At Abilene, in the Aug. 2, 1895, David A. Brown (son of Jacob and Mary Brown), aged 16 years, 4 months and 4 days. He was working in his father's mill when his foot was caught by a belt he was trying to put in place. He was drawn around the shaft, and his leg broken in two places. This occurred on Saturday. The next Friday they amputated his leg, gangrene having set in. This was too late, however, to save his life. Funeral services by C. H. Brown and others. (Gospel Messenger)
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A painful and fatal accident occured Friday night about four miles south of Herington by which the daughter of C. G. Brown, a well-known farmer, lost her life. Mr. Brown had been making sorghum and a large vat of the boiling syrup was standing near the barn. By some means the little one fell into the vat and was for a moment completely enveloped in the bubbling syrup. No one was near her but she managed to escape from the vat and go a short distance before losing her senses. Dr. J. W. Money, of Herington, was sent for in hot haste but was unable to save the child's life. After three hours ot pitiful suffering, the skin and flesh being cooked and bleeding, she passed away in great agony. The parents are almost heart-broken over the accident, as the child was the pet of the household. The funeral services were held in Herington yesterday afternoon and were attended by a huge number of friends who went to show their sympathy for the sorrowing relatives. (Abilene Reflector, Oct. 17, 1889)
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Died, Aug. 5th, little George, infant son of Elza and Emma Brown. Funeral services conducted by Elder R. H. Love. (Abilene Reflector 8-7-1884)
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Services for Mrs. Luther Brown of Oak Hill were held Saturday, May 26, 1951 at the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, with burial at Rose Meron cemetery. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Will Brown of Clyde and Russell Brown of Oak Hill; a daughter, Mrs. C. S. Bredahl of Forrest Lake, Minn.; five grandchildren, Don Alderson of Clay Center, Cecil Alderson of Kansas City, Donna, Bobby and Mike Brown of Clyde, Lewis of Idana and Mrs. Anna Davis of Balmorhea, Tex. (abstract ARC)
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Miss Minnie Brown, who has been suffering with that dread disease, consumption, for some months, departed this life February 20th. and was buried February 21st in the "German" grave yard. (Abilene Reflector 2-28-1884)
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Richard Dean Brown, 48, Longford, died Monday, May 13, 2002, at rural Wakefield; born Nov. 7, 1953, at Wilmington, Ill., the son of Ora and Susan Klienik Brown; married Chloe Harloff on Feb. 10, 2001. She survives, along with a daughter, Maria Pennell, Shorewood, Ill.; a son, Karl Brown, Godliep, Ill.; three stepdaughters, Robin Ausherman, Manchester, Terry Diehl, Idana, and Jonna McKenier, Oak Hill; two stepsons, Jimy Uptain, Summerville, Ga., and Dennis Stevens, Clay Center; two brothers, Jim Brown, Milledgeville, Ill., and Donald Klienik, Vandalia, Ill.; five sisters, Mildred Jackson, Ohio, Verna Taylor, Arizona, Alice Sizemore, Kentucky, Sharon Lange, Sicily, Italy, and Brenda Calhoun, Wilmington, Ill.; two grandchildren; and 15 stepgrandchildren; burial in White Cloud Cemetery. (abstract TCJ)
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Robert Wilson, son of S. M. and Sarah L. Brown, died at their home in Manchester, May 5, aged three and a half years. Robby was a bright boy though always a sufferer, making home pleasant by his winning ways. Serious illness seized him April 28, and in so short a time robbed home of a treasure and left vacant hearts to feel their loss. He was buried at the Prairiedale cemetery Sunday. (Abilene Reflector, May 10, 1888)
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Selma Schneider Brown, 85, Herington, was killed in an automobile accident in Geary County on Tuesday, April 24, 2001; born Dec. 31, 1915, in Durham, the daughter of Peter Schneider and Katherine E. Heinze Schneider; survivors include a son, Kenneth Brown, Scottsdale, Ariz.; four grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery. (abstract TCJ)
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BROWN.-In the Abilene church, Nov. 1, 1891 William Brown, aged 18 years. Funeral given by John Humbarger. (Gospel Messenger)
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Mildred M. Brunner, 91, Manhattan, formerly of Herington, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2001, at Manhattan; born Nov. 9, 1909, in Kansas City, Kan., to Albert and Emma Kuether Kelly, and she was raised by her grandparents, Otto and Martha Kandt Kuether, in Herington and Ramona; married Emil A. Brunner on Aug. 31, 1935, in Hope. He died March 23, 1983; survived by two daughters, Jean Wilson, Oklahoma City, and Julie Spellman, Manhattan; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Herington. (abstract JCDU)
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The funeral for Mrs. Emily Buchan was held at the Manchester Methodist church on Monday, June 29, 1953. Burial was in the Keystone Cemetery. (undated paper)
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Mildred L. Buchenau, 89, Abilene, died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at her home; born Dec. 12, 1911, in Covert, the daughter of Joel W. and Ethel Robinson Bradshaw; married Roger Phillip Buchenau on Feb. 8, 1932, in Salina; he died March 17, 1973; also was preceded in death by an infant son, Phillip Dean Buchenau; survived by a son, Mervin E. "Butch" Buchenau, Abilene; a daughter, Jeanne Bills, Granite City, Ill.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; burial at Greenlawn Cemetery at Mount Pleasant. (abstract TCJ)
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Helen Ione Buchman, 90, Council Grove, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, at Council Grove; born Feb. 13, 1910, in Herington, the daughter of Harry and Ethel Coursin Smith; married Paul Buchman on Aug. 7, 1937, in Council Grove. He died Sept. 29, 1995; no survivors; burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Council Grove. (abstract TCJ)
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Mrs. J. C. Buckingham, whose husband has relatives living south of town, died at her home in Dunmore, Lackawanna county, Penn., on the 28th of February. She leaves a boy baby, born on the 27th of February. (Abilene Reflector, 3-12-1885)
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Died, at her home about 4 1/2 miles southwest of Abilene, Tuesday, Jan. 29, Kate Buckingham, aged about 20 years. Buried Wednesday in Shepherd schoolhouse cemetery. (Abilene Reflector 1-31-1884)
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Mrs. Buckingham, widow of the late Capt. Buckingham, died at her home in Newbern township last Friday morning, of pneumonia, at an advanced age. The mortal remains were buried Saturday in the Farmington cemetery. (Abilene Reflector 4-24-1884)
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Arthur H. Buhrer, 73, Chapman died of a heart attack at his home on Monday, Jan. 23, 1961. A lifelong resident of the Chapman community, he was born Jan. 9, 1888 there and was a farmer. He is survived by two sisters, Esther Long and Verna Long, both of Chapman; three brothers, Walter of Chapman, Arnold of Wichita and Theodore of Abilene. Services will be Wednesday at the Chapman Methodist church, with burial in Indian Hill cemetery. (abstract TCJ)
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Virgie Ellen Burr, 66, Milwaukie, Ore., died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, in Milwaukie; born Feb. 10, 1934, in Oregon City, Ore.; married George Burr on Aug. 14, 1955, in Vancouver, Wash. He survives, along with two daughters, Rosanne Kruschke, Washougal, Wash., and Sandra Burr, Topeka; a son, Michael Burr, Topeka; three sisters, Rose McLean, Douglas, Alaska, Viola Miller, Farmington, British Columbia, Canada, and Regine Kertz, Portland, Ore.; graveside services at St. John's Catholic Cemetery at Herington. (abstract TCJ)
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Harriet Burns, 82, of Abilene, died March 2, 2002; born Jan. 1, 1920, at Saffordville, daughter of Harrison and Margaret (Becker) Stewart; February of 1948, she married John D. Burns; he survives, along with one son, Larry Burns, of the home; two daughters, Gail Burns of England and Patty Wilcox of Larned; one sister, Mary Brown of Bozeman, Mont.; and two granddaughters; preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister. No visitation has been set; inurnment in Sutphen Mill Christian Church cemetery. (abstract JCDU)
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Cecelia Burt, 90, Solomon, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006; born Nov. 15, 1915, near Hope, the daughter of Sylvester and Pauline (Goracke) Pientka; married James Burt on Sept. 2, 1941, in Abilene; he preceded her in death in 2003; survivors include one son, Bill of Solomon; two sisters, Frances Pientka of Abilene and Bernice Dion of Littleton, Colo.; one brother, John Pientka of Abilene; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters; burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Solomon. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Norma J. Burt, 72, Herington, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001, at Salina; born Feb. 6, 1929, in Princeton, Mo., to John Harvey and Cecil Eula Huff Perks; married Arthur J. Burt on March 6, 1948. He survives, along with sons, James Burt, Herington, Charles Burt, Noblesville, Ind., and Roger Burt, Independence, Mo.; a daughter, Marilyn Ledford, Abilene; sisters, Lauretta Laws, St. Joseph, Mo., and Mildred DeMoss, Kansas City, Kan.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; burial Nov. 14 in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Herington. (abstract TCJ)
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A Sad Errand

C. W. Burton received a letter Sunday announcing that his little girl, Lena, about 4 years 0ld, who has been with her mother visiting at Mitchell, Ind., was sick with typhoid fever. He sent a telegram saying that if she was worse to let him know. Monday morning he was telegraphed for and he left for the little one's side that evening. Yesterday came another dispatch saying that she was dead. Mr. and Mrs. Burton's many friends will be sorry to learn of their bereavement. (Abilene Reflector, Dec. 27, 1888)
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Shirley A. Burwell, 69, Herington, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006; born Feb. 10, 1937, north of Hope, the daughter of Paul F. and Ida L. Schlesener; married Jerry A. Burwell on July 12, 1963, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shady Brook; survivors include her husband, Jerry of the home; one daughter, Shirley Ann Burwell of Herington; one brother, Paul Dean Schlesener of Herington; four sisters, Alice Todd of Junction City, Helen Sorenson of Herington, Ida Mae Cheever of Abilene and Lorna Morgan of Hope; preceded in death by two brothers, Lester E. Schlesener and Leo Charles Schlesener in infancy; two sisters, Gladys Darlene Schlesener and Norma Jean Schlesener, who both died in infancy; and her parents; no burial information. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Kenneth Darrell Butcher, 87, Abilene, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006; born July 1, 1918, in Solomon, the son of Edward and Lucy (Fugatt) Butcher; married Dorothy Irene Widler on Nov. 17, 1939, in Perry; survivors include his wife, Dorothy of the home; one son, Larry D. Butcher of Prairie Village; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and other relatives; preceded in death by one daughter, Kathleen Butcher Stelter; three brothers, Walter Butcher, Harold Butcher and Claude Butcher; and one sister, Veva P. Homman; inurnment in Prairie Mound Cemetery. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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