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William James Isaac, 69, died Saturday,
August 9, 2003 at the home of his daughter in Salina; born September 21, 1933, at Manchester,
Kan., the son of James John and Susan Icle (McVaugh)
Isaac; September 21, 1953, he was united in marriage with
Marjorie Marie Jeffery in Abilene; preceded in death by one sister, Joan Mears; survivors include his wife, Marjorie of the home; three
daughters, Jill Isaac, Clay Center, Julie Keeler and
husband Bryan, Salina, and Jana Shrader and husband
Benjamin, Salina; two brothers, Alfred Isaac,
Hutchinson, and Jack O'Neal, Salina; four
grandchildren, and one great grandchild; burial in the Keystone
Cemetery, Manchester.
(abstract Clay Center Dispatch)
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The funeral of Mrs. Ella Jackson, widow of the late Rev. Francis Jackson is to held in Wakefield, with burial in Keystone Cemetery. Her sons, Dr. Dana O. Jackson, Topeka, and John M. Jackson, Los Angeles, survive her.
(Abstract Salina Journal Sept. 27, 1951)
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Mark Gerald Jacobson, 19, Hope, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1971. He was part of a road crew working on a highway south of
Abilene that hit by a flat-bed truck. He was a life-long resident of Dickinson County, graduating from Abilene
High School in 1969. He had worked for the highway commission since graduation. He is survived by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jacobson, rural Dickinson County, two brothers, Loyd of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Lynn, of Abilene;
a sister, Mrs. Diane Hoover of Abilene. His funeral will be Friday at the Abilene Christian Church, with burial
in Ashton Cemetery near Hope.(undated paper)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A Prominent Citizen of South Dickinson Stricken by Apoplexy -- Hope
Notes.
Special to REFLECTOR.
Hope, Kas., Nov. 29: The startling
information was received here this
morning of the strange death of one of
south Dickinson's most prominent citizens, Col. Addison S. Jarnigan.
Mr. Jarnigan has been living alone
on his farm south of Dillon. This
morning a neighbor going by went into
the yard to see him and found the
house deserted. Proceeding to the
stable the dead body of Mr. Jarnigan
was found near the stable door,
stretched upon the ground. It was
dressed as usual and in the overcoat
pocket was found the dead man's Tuesday evening mail. He had probably
returned from the postoffice at Dillon,
put out his horse and started for the
house when he was prostrated. The
indications are that he died of apoplexy.
A considerable sum of money was
found in his pockets, conclusive
evidence that there had been
of foul play. He had lain in the place
where found at least forty-eight hours.
Col. Jarnigan was one of the oldest
settlers of Dickinson county and was
the "father" of Dillon. He had long
been a prominent figure in business
and political life and his loss will be
sorely felt. Large numbers of people
visited the scene of the death today.
(Abilene Reflector, Dec. 6, 1888)
Pearl, the 15-month-old daughter of
Amasa and Lillie Jeffcoat died last
Thursday at 1 o'clock, of inflammation
of the bowels. The little one was sick
but a short time and her death was
quite unexpected. The funeral services were held at the residence, No.
201 East Eighth street, at 10 o'clock
Friday morning, conducted by Rev.
Zimmerman. The interment took
place at the Henry burying ground,
eleven miles north of the city. (Abilene Reflector, Oct. 25, 1888)
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Passes After Long Illness; Born in England
Following an extended illness, Mrs. Emma Jenkins, English born resident of Herington, died at her home at 306 South Second street last Thursday morning.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, November 19, 1949, at the St. James Episcopal church with Rev. F. C. Rufle and Rev. C. R. Crumbaker of Ft. Riley conducting the services. Acccompanied by Miss Pat Locke, the children's choir sung "Lead Kindly Light" and "Abide With Me". Pallbearers were W. D. Kirkbride, S. E. Pateman, F. M. Krambeck, W. H. Alward, Fred H. Woods and B. C. Crary. Interment was at Sunset Hill with Donahues in charge of arrangements.
Emma Cooke was born January 10, 1864, in England, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cooke, and came with her parents to America at age seven.
They settled at Moberly, Missouri, and there she married Hercules Jenkins, on May 20, 1886. They moved to Arkansas, and then to Herington in 1903. Mr. Jenkins passed away in 1934.
Five children were born to this union, one daughter dying in infancy. Surviving are Mrs. Mae Lacey of the home, Mrs. Gertrude Knowles of Elgin Ill., Edward Jenkins of Kansas City, Mo., and Sidney Jenkins of Herington, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mrs. Jenkins was a member of the Episcopalian church, and the Order of the Eastern Star.
(abstracted from a 1940 Herington newspaper)
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Verna Lenora Jensen, 79, Abilene, died Monday, June 4, 2001; born Dec. 1, 1921, in Michigan Valley, the daughter of James Edmonson and Nora Jensen Edmonson; married Kenneth Jensen. He died Oct. 26, 1980; survived by a son, Maurice Jensen, Omaha, Neb.; two brothers, Charles Edmonson and Fred Edmonson, both of Herington; and two sisters, Vera Stiles, Herington, and Jessie Schmidt, White City; burial at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Herington.
(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Daniel Eugene Jesch Sr., 68, Chapman, died Monday, March 25, 2002, at Junction City; born Oct. 26, 1933, in Atwood, the son of Mathias Theodore and Marie Haller Jesch; married Mary Louise Loudon on Oct. 30, 1954, in Augsburg, Germany. She survives, along with two sons, Donald Dean Jesch, Ponca City, Okla., and Daniel Eugene Jesch Jr., Conway Springs; four daughters, Catherine Josephine Wright, Vine Grove, Ky., Patricia Ann McMillan, Chapman, Peggy Sue Croft, Elizabethtown, Ky., and Mary Louise Grelk, Albuquerque, N.M.; and nine grandchildren; preceded in death by a granddaughter, Emily Grace Grelk; burial at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Chapman. (abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Marcella Marie Weaver Johnsmeyer, 91, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001, at Manhattan; born Sept. 12, 1909, in Talmage, the daughter of Fred H. Weaver and Alta Matteson Weaver; married Raymond L. Johnsmeyer on June 17, 1931, in Abilene. He died July 16, 1995; survived by a daughter, Jill Johnsmeyer, Dallas; and a sister, Arlene Baer, Manhattan; burial at Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan. (abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Eschol M. Johnson, 87, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, at Herington; born May 3, 1913, in Horton, to Sanford and Chloe Johnson; married Bonnie B. Dicks on Sept. 11, 1982. Survived by his wife and a son, Roger Johnson, Sacramento, Calif.; burial Dec. 20 in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Herington (abstract Topeka Capital Journal).
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Gladys Evelyn Johnson, 101, died Friday, May 2, 2003, at Herington; born Sept. 12, 1901, in Gatewood, W.Va., to Perry W. and Martha Ellen Rodes Burdette; married Ernest Johnson on March 27, 1921, in Herington. He died Feb. 26, 1966; burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Herington. (abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Harry W. Johnston, 85, Abilene, died Sunday, July 2, 2006; born June 1, 1921, in Detroit, the son of William W. and Desdia (Jones) Johnston; married Hettie Traphagen Buchanan on Nov. 16, 1956, in Lyndon; she preceded him in death on July 19, 1979; survivors include two daughters, Alice Johnston of Topeka and Pamela Teasley of Abilene; one sister, Ila Moyer of Kansas City, Mo.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; preceded in death by four sons, one daughter, one stepson, two brothers, four sisters, and one great-grandson; burial at Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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DRAGGED TO DEATH.
A Prominent Citizen of Solomon while Horseback Riding meets with a Fatal Accident.
(Special to the Reflector).
Solomon, Kas., Aug. 24. Last evening about sunset Joseph Johnson, a citizen of this city, had occasion to take two horses from one field to another, on the west side of the Solomon river in Saline county. He jumped upon one of them, leading the other.
Instead of sitting on his horse in the usual manner, he sat in "side-saddle" style, carelessly letting the horses take their own gait. A strand of barb wire lay across the path and the horse he was riding stepped safely over it. The other animal struck its foot against the wire and pulled back. Mr. Johnson was pulled off his horse and in falling his side came in contact with a post. The blow was directly over the heart and so severe was the stroke that the man died in a few minutes. Two witnesses were present and the Saline
county officials deemed a coroner's inquest unnecessary. Mr. Johnson was a man well thought of and highly spoken of in the community. He was about thirty years of age and leaves a wife and family who are thus bereft of a protector and father. He was a member of the Fire department.
The funeral services will be held this afternoon at five o'clock, Rev. Geo. Merriam, of the Baptist church officiating. The Fire department will turn out in full force to show their respect to the departed member of the organization. (Abilene Weekly Reflector, Aug. 30, 1888)
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Bernnie Leon Jones, 55, rural Chapman, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, at a Junction City; born Jan. 18, 1946, at Abilene, to Elmer Leroy and Gladys Pearl Duffy Jones; married Jeanette Alice Scholz on June 15, 1968, at Lancaster. She survives of the home, along with two sons, Corey Jones, Newton and Casey Jones, of the home; a daughter, Heather Jones, Hays; his father, Elmer Jones, rural Abilene; a sister, Donna Breit, Palestine, Ill.; and two brothers, Ron Jones, rural Chapman, and Elvin Jones, rural Abilene; burial in the Sutphen Mill Cemetery.
(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Elmer Leroy Jones, 93, rural Chapman, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006; born Oct. 3, 1913, in Detroit, the son of Daniel Lon and Lena (Leonberger) Jones; married Gladys Pearl Duffy on June 12, 1939; she preceded him in death on June 29, 1984; married Vera Schwab on April 29, 1987; she preceded him in death on Feb. 13, 1994; survivors include two sons, Elvin L. Jones of rural Abilene and Ronald L. Jones of rural Chapman; one daughter, Donna Breit of Palatine, Ill.; one sister, Eileen Wood of Manhattan; two brothers, Clarence Jones of Abilene and Francis Jones of Lakewood, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; preceded in death by one son, Bernie Jones; one infant daughter, Barbara Jean Jones; one sister, Gladys Knopp; and three brothers, Elwood Jones, Robert Jones and Leland Jones; burial in Sutphen Mill Christian Church Cemetery.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Katherine Elenora Jones, 92, Abilene, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006; born Jan. 2, 1914, in Abilene, the daughter of William and Ellen (Ebersole) Sleichter; married Lester J. Jones on Sept. 29, 1936; he preceded her in death on Nov. 21, 1982; survivors include two daughters, Gwen Jones-Lurvey of Santee, Calif., and Ellen Jones of Abilene; one brother, Lawrence Sleichter of Abilene; and other relatives; preceded in death by four brothers; burial at the Lyona Cemetery.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Linda Joy Jones, 50, of Herington, died Feb. 28, 2002; born March 24, 1951, at Savannah, Ga., daughter of Daniel and Juanita McCullough Martin; survivors include her mother, of Savannah, Ga.; her husband, Myron Jones of Herington; one step-son, Myron Jones Jr. of Las Vegas, Nev.; and three sisters, Faye Switzer of Clyo, Ga., Mary Watters of McDonough, Ga., and Kathy Grayson of Savannah, Ga.; burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
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Michael R. "Mike" Jones, 49, of Ozawkie, died
Friday, Aug. 18, 2000, in Kansas City, Kan; born Aug. 29, 1950, at Herington, the son of
Vernon H. and Maxine (Martin) Jones; married Pamela S. Newell Oct. 6, 1979, at Perry and she
survives at the home in Ozawkie; other survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon
Jones of Herington; two brothers, Dennis Jones of Abilene and
Mark Jones of Marion; and two sisters, Patricia Stucky of
Topeka and Marilyn May of Centralia, Mo; burial in Fairview Cemetery near
Oskaloosa.
(abstract Clay Center Dispatch)
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Phyllis Jeanne Jones, 70, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at Abilene; born June 11, 1931, in Wakefield, the daughter of Clyde and Helen Mae Phillips Jones; survived by a brother, Al Jones, Abilene; and a sister, Lois Baker, White Salmon, Wash; burial Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center.
(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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The infant child of Mr. Frederick
Johntz died last Sunday. Monday afternoon, at the residence of the bereaved parents, Rev. Dr. Bowers held
a brief and touching service over the
remains, which were interred in the city
cemetery. The Savior has said, "Suffer
little children to come unto me, for of
such is the kingdom of Heaven." (Abilene Reflector, Sept. 13, 1883)
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Samuel Jordan, living on East Fifth
St., died Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock
of kidney trouble, from which he has
been suffering for a long time. The
funeral services will be held tomorrow
at the house at 8 a. m , and will be
conduct d by Rev. Sharpe. The interment will be at the Tennessee cemetery, south of Dillon, near which place
he formerly lived. Friends of the family invited to attend the services.
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A large number of friends of the
late Samuel Jordan attended the
funeral services over his remains, held
this morning at the house. Rev. C.
M. Sharpe preached a feeling address,
after the funeral cortege started
for its long driven of 20 miles to the
Dillon cemetery. Mr. Jordan
came to
Dickinson county eighteen years ago
and was well known in the southern
part of the county where he had lived
for years. Recently he moved to Abilene and has suffered much from
kidney troubles and paralysis. (Abilene Reflector, July 11, 1889)
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Last Saturday evening our people
were startled by the report that Frank
Junken, the 19 year old son of Mr. H.
C. Junken, had shot himself through
the head. Investigation proved the
truth of the report, and the sad and
awful fact faced the community like a
dark, ominous cloud.
There was no evidence that the young
man had purposely shot himself. He
had a happy home and was pleasantly
surrounded. His disposition, however,
was quiet, almost morose in its melancholy, and by some it is thought that,
in a moment of morbid insanity, he deliberately fired the shot which ended
his young life.
The death is keenly and sorrowfully
felt by the family, who are numbered
among our best people. The funeral
services were held at the family residence Sunday afternoon at four o'clock,
and was attended by a large concourse
of sorrowing friends. His mortal remains were interned in the city cemetery.
(Abilene Reflector, Sept. 6, 1883)
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This morning the news of the sudden
death of Miss Lillian Junken spread
rapidly over our city, and was met with
surprise mingled with sadness and sympathy on every side.
At the time of her death, which occurred at 6 o'clock this morning, Miss
Lillian was 20 years 7 months and 6
days old. She has been a resident of
this city ever since she was a little girl,
and a better loved and a more highly
respected young lady never lived in tin
city of Abilene. She has always been
of a quiet disposition, was lady-like in
all her actions, and won the friendship
and love of all with whom she came in
contact. Thus it will be seen that her
death has caused a general feeling of
sadness over the entire community.
Last Thursday morning she was in
good health, and her death following so
suddenly makes the sadness of her relatives almost unbearable.
On Thursday last she took a bath,
which was followed by a chill and a
cold, but nothing serious was thought
of it until Saturday when Dr. Austin
was sent for. Sunday she appeared to
be better, and was thought to be all
right. On Sunday evening she was so
much better that it was thought unnecessary for anyone to sit up with her.
At 4 o'clock this morning Mrs. Junken
went to her room and found her perspiring. Thinking this a good sign and
that she was getting along nicely. Mr. Junken returned to her bed. When
she awoke again at 6 o'clock she went
to Lillie's bedroom and found her
dead, from all appearances having died
about five minutes before Mrs. Junken's
arrival. Dr. Austin says her death was
caused by blood poisoning, resulting
from the cold taken Thursday.
Miss Junken is a daughter of N. C.
Junken, who held the office of register
of deeds for this county from 1874 to
1878, and a sister to Miss Alice Junken,
who has just retired from the same
office. She leaves a father and mother,
six sisters and one brother to mourn
her death. (Abilene Reflector, Jan. 19, 1888)
The funeral services of Miss Lillian
Junken were held from the Presbyterian church this afternoon at 1:30. The
services were conducted by the Rev.
Dr. McKeehan, and his remarks were
well chosen and expressive of sympathy. The church was well filled, and the
long train of carriages which followed
the remains to the cemetery was demonstrative of the esteem in which the deceased was held by our people. (Abilene Reflector, Jan. 26, 1888)
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Mrs. Jury died at the home of Richard Roberts in Ridge township, last
Saturday morning. She was a resident
of this city and was highly respected
and esteemed by a large circle of friends,
who mourn their loss. (Abilene Reflector, 5-14-1885)
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