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Pearl Loader was born in Clay Center, Kansas on September 22, 1884; died August 14, 1915 at the age of 30 years, 10 months and 22 days. She spent her whole life in Dickinson and Clay counties. She was married to Fred Lacey on June 27, 1902, and to this union one child, Clifford, was born. Besides her husband and son she leaves to mourn her loss an aged mother and grandmother, seven brothers and two sisters, Thomas, Charles, George, Robert, William, Emery, Allen and Florence of this place, and Mrs. Rosa Davidson of Sumner County, Kansas. All were present at the funeral except for Mrs. Davidson. Funeral services were held from the home and the remains were laid to rest at Greenridge Cemetery. [an article in the previous issue said she had shot herself at her mother's home because she was despondent over her health]
(Longford Leader, Aug. 26, 1915)
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John H. Lahr, 88, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, at Abilene; born April 20, 1913, in Newbern Township south of Abilene, to Orris W. and Nora F. Mark Lahr; married Irene L. Downs on April 17, 1938; she died Sept. 6, 1953; a daughter, Karen J. Razak, and a granddaughter, Shelly R. Dunlap, also died; married Magdalena "Leni" Orthum on July 17, 1956; she survives, along with sons, Marc W. Lahr, Topeka, and Jerry P. Lahr, Abilene; sisters, Dorothy L. Lahr and Hester Kreider, both in Abilene; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; burial in Abilene Cemetery.
(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Death of Mrs. G. R. Lamb
Friday afternoon Mrs. Green
Lamb, living in Enterprise, passed
quietly away from this life into the
great hereafter. Mrs. Lamb has been
ill for some time but only recently was
considered to be in danger.
She, as well as her husband, has long
been a prominent resident of this
county and they have many friends.
who will be sorrowful indeed over the
decease of the loved one. Five children, three girls and two boys, the
youngest five years old, mourn the loss
ot the mother who has watched over
and cared for them.
The funeral services were held at
the home Sunday afternoon at 1
o'clock. A number from this city were in attendance. (Abilene Reflector, April 11, 1889)
Memoir of Mrs. Julia Eleanor Beaver
Lamb.
Another of the good and true souls
that lived with us in this mortal life is
gone to the blessed long home, and we,
by faith, look over there to her and
thank God there are many mansions
in our Father's home above.
Julia Eleanor Beaver Lamb died in
the faith of Christ our Redeemer on
the 6th of April 1889, about 1:15 a. m.
She was born Jan. 16, 1843, at Hamilton, Ohio. Her childhood and education was at her own home with her
father and mother, Mr.and Mrs. Beaver,
who were keeping a hotel at Hamilton
O. Her father, in 1854, was drowned
in sea in the wrecking of the Central
America, homeward bound from California.
Julia Eleaner Beaver was married to
Mr. G. R. Lamb Oct. 16, 1862, in the
old home at Hamilton, O. But as the
star of empire goes westward, so Mr.
and Mrs. G. R. Lamb found it best to
leave the old home and a host of friends
and on the 1st of May, 1863, started
for the West, an entirely new country
at that time and especially new to
them, since they bad no acquaintance
here except their own family, their
nearest neighbor being on Turkey
Creek, some six miles distant. The
family settled on the
well-known farm
of our esteemed citizen, Mr. G. R.
Lamb, which the family now occupies
and where the deceased breathed her
last; she lived contented and happy
although much sickness and many
trials fell to the lot of the family.
Mrs. Lamb was a christian; she loved
her Lord and Savior. During her last
sickness her physician took occasion at
times of special relief to call her attention to the fact not to forget giving
thanks to God. She would say, "I
always thank my Lord for all his help."
She joined the associate Reformed
church in Nov. 1862 and was taken into
the Congregational church at Enterprise by letter in 1882. She led an exemplary christian life and had a special
love for the Sunday school.
Her last sickness, phthisis, was of
long duration, beginning in the earlier
part of October, 1888 and continuing
to date of daath, and gave ample time
to ripen christian graces. She never
murmered nor complained of her sore
affliction but patiently suffered to her
last. Being asked on the last day of
her staying with us if she had peace
with God, she answered,"Yes, I have."
She was willing to abide by the will of
her God in reference to life or death.
She was glad to live if it pleased God
and willing to die if the Lord so
wanted it, and so with peace of heart
and tranquil mind she approached
death.
She leaves a husband who
cared so lovingly to the utmost of his
ability to her wants and needs to the
last moments of her life, six children,
the youngest 7 years of age, and a
large number of relatives and friends.
May the Lord comfort them. It will
be unforgotten, the hours in which the
dear husband, children and friends bid
the deceased good bye; when one after
the other kissed the dying mother for
the last time in this life. We bade her
good bye as we have other dear friends
she going to the state and country of
immortality, we remaining here yet
awhile to battle with life's ups and
downs. And as the good bye is echoing in our ears may we never forget
that we are also journeying to the
shores of immortality, amongst whose
inhabitants, "the spirits of just men
made perfect," we may finally greet
each other again. J. P. M.
(Hamilton, Ohio, papers copy.) (Abilene Reflector, Apr. 18, 1889)
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Charles N. "Chuck" Lambert II, 88, Abilene, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2002; born Sept. 26, 1914, in Loup City, Neb., the son of Charles Norton and Edna Grace Daddow Lambert; married Ernestine Marie Janulewicz on June 15, 1937, in Loup City; she died Aug. 31, 2000. Mr. Lambert also was preceded in death by two grandchildren; survivors include four daughters, Alyce Mars, Petaluma, Calif., Maxine Schmidt, Wilton, Iowa, June Manion, Topeka, and Renee Kerbs, Abilene; a son, Charles Norton Lambert III, Abilene, Texas; two sisters, Dorothy McBride, Shenandoah, Iowa, and Marjorie Spencer, Scotia, Neb.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild; burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Abilene.
(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Ernestine M. Lambert, 88, Abilene, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000; born March 25, 1912, in Ashton, Neb., the daughter of Edward C. and Bertha John Janulewicz; married Charles Norton Lambert II on June 15, 1937, at Loup City, Neb. He survives, along with a son, Charles Norton Lambert III, Abilene, Texas; four daughters, Alyce Mars, Petaluma, Calif., Maxine Schmidt, Wilton, Iowa, June Manion, Topeka, and Renee Kerbs, Abilene; a sister, Dorothy Carpenter, Reseda, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; preceded in death by two grandchildren; burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Abilene.
(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Alvin LeRoy Lampe, 80, of Herington, died Oct. 27, 2001, in Topeka; born Feb. 14, 1921, at Campbell, Neb., son of Arnold and Margarette Broulfette Lampe; on May 5, 1945, he married Virginia Wilkinson; survivors include his wife; one son, Warren Lampe of Kansas City, Kan.; three daughters, Lynn Salsbury of Herington, Christine Lampe of Garden City, and Cindy Tatro of Napa, Idaho; six brothers, George, Carl, Richard and Gerald Lampe of Beatrice, Neb., Don of Calena, Mo., and Jim of Rockledge, Fla.; three sisters, Ruby Gerrich and Janice Edeal of Beatrice, Neb., and Shirley Parnowski of Milwaukee, Wis.; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; preceded in death by two daughters, Patti Lampe and Nancy Xamis; he was cremated.
(abstract Junction City Daily Union)
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Elva M. Langhofer, 95, lifelong resident of the Herington area, died Monday, May 3, 2004; born on April 16, 1909, at Latimer, the daughter of William W. and Rosa (Blum) Adam; married Harry H. Langhofer on Dec. 3, 1930, at Woodbine, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1974; also preceded in death by a son, Charles Langhofer, a granddaughter, Teresa Daugherty, four brothers, Dale Adam, Merle Adam, Harry Adam and Percy Adam, a sister, Lois Kemp and her parents; survived by four sons, DeVern Langhofer, Delphos Langhofer, Wayne Langhofer and Gavin Langhofer all of Herington; two daughters, Joyce Daugherty of Herington and Ima Jean Wrighton of Waynesville, Mo.; two brothers, Kenneth Adam of Kansas City, Kan., and Howard Adam of Garden City, Kan.; and two sisters, Rose Marie King of Kansas City, Kan., and Treva Kellogg of Herington, 11 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren; burial Sunset Hill Cemetery.
(abstract Junction City Daily Union)
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A son of Isaac Lantz, living ten miles
north-east of Abilene, on Wednesday
of last week, went up to the top of the
wind-mill tower to oil the machinery,
and the wind caused the fan to turn,
striking the boy and knocking him to
the ground, a distance of 35 feet. The
fall fractured the left femur, the bone
protruding from the leg and being driven into the ground three inches. He
was also injured internally. Dr. Gish
was called in, and under his skillful
treatment the young sufferer was made
as comfortable as it was possible to
make him. On Saturday the young
man died from the effects of his injuries. The funeral services, conducted
by Rev. Mr. Wager, of this city, were
held on Sunday afternoon, and the remains were laid beneath the sod. (Abilene Reflector 8-28-1884) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ruth M. Largent, 92, formerly of Abilene, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000, at Manhattan; born June 17, 1908, in Winona, the daughter of A.W. and Jessie Bird Dick; married Ernest Largent on June 16, 1938, at Burr Oak; he died Jan. 13, 1997; also was preceded in death by a daughter, Bernadine Swedberg, and a grandson, Douglas Swedberg; survived by a daughter, Ernestine Brown, Manhattan; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren; burial in Abilene Cemetery.
(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Mayme M. Larsen, 89, of Topeka, died June 21, 2003; born Aug. 11, 1913, at Woodbine, daughter of Emil and Mary Miller Schwab; married Allan Larsen at Chapman; he preceded her in death in 1981; survivors include brother-in-law Dean Larsen of Council Grove; two sisters-in-law, Juanita Schwab of Junction City and Lois Chambers of Newton; nieces and nephews; burial in Alida Zion Evangelical Cemetery.
(abstract Junction City Daily Union)
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Eric Glenn Larson, 88, died, Sunday, Dec. 26,
2004, at Chapman; born July 27, 1916, at rural Dickinson
County, the son of Henry August and Hazel (Rundel) Larson; wife, Marie
Pearl, preceded him in death Oct. 30, 1999; also
preceded in death by one sister, Reva Hostetler; and three
brothers, Eugene Larson, Earl Larson and Norman Larson: survivors include one son, Donald Larson of Hays; one
daughter, Barbara Geers of Shawnee; four brothers, Harvey
Larson of Lee's Summit, Mo., Everett Larson of Abilene,
Vernon Larson of Milford and Larry Larson of Junction City;
six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; burial in the
Liberty Cemetery.
(abstract Clay Center Times)
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Glena Mae Babb Larson, 68, of Wakefield, died April 13, 2003, in Wakefield; born Dec. 12, 1934, at Winfield, daughter of Willard Elkins and Reba Grace Gresham Babb; Dec. 21, 1955, she married Norman R. Larson at the courthouse in Abilene; he survives, along with one brother, Wayne Babb of Olathe; preceded in death by her parents and an infant son; burial in Liberty Cemetery west of Upland.
(abstract Junction City Daily Union)
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Norman Ray Larson, 73, died Monday, July
26, 2004, at Wakefield ; born Oct. 1, 1930, at rural Dickinson
County, the son of Henry August and Hazel Rundle Glenn
Larson; married Glena Mae Babb Dec. 21, 1955 in Abilene; preceded in death by his
wife, Glena, April 13, 2003. He was also preceded in
death by an infant son, one sister, Reva Hostetler, and
two brothers, Earl and Eugene Larson; survivors include five brothers, Eric Larson of Abilene,
Everett Larson of Abilene, Harvey Larson of Lee Summit,
Mo., Vernon Larson of Milford and Larry Larson of
Junction City; burial in the
Liberty Cemetery west of Upland.
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Mrs. Cassandra Lauer, wife of John
Lauer, died suddenly on Monday at 12
o'clock, noon. Mr. Lauer was reading
a paper from their old home, York, Pa.,
to her, and words were passing between
them in the usual manner of conversation, Mrs. Lauer being able to be about
her work all the morning. Mr. L. kept
on with his reading but after a while
he noticed that his wife ceased to pay
attention and upon looking up noticed
that she had fell over to one side of the
chair. He spoke to her but no answer,
and on going to her he found that the
spirit had flown from the body to join
the countless host before the throne.
His wife was dead. Mrs. Lauer was
in the 71st year of her age. She was
highly respected in this community and
her sudden demise will be deeply felt by
all. Besides her husband she leaves two
daughters, Mrs. A. V. Brillhart and
Mrs. Samuel Emig, and many friends
to mourn their loss. Funeral services
were held Wednesday morning at the
family residence. (Abilene Reflector, 7-30-1885)
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Obituary.
Died, at the home of her sister, Mrs. G. W. Townsend, of Buckeye, Tp., Mrs. I. Lawrence, wife of Edward Lawrence, June 28, 1888, aged 28 years, 2 months and 23 days. Her husband is left with an infant child to bear the loss known only to those who have had a similar experience. She leaves a sister and many friends to mourn her early death. But we sorrow not with
out hope. When death came she was ready and sank into his embrace with meek and exultant resignation.
The funeral services were attended by a large concourse of people, Sunday July 1st. She rests in peace. (Abilene Weekly Reflector, July 12, 1888)
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This morning at 3 o'clock, Jessie
Mildred, the five months old daughter
of E. G. and M. T. Leach, living in
Center township, north of Detroit, died
of cholera infantum. The funeral
services will be held tomorrow at the
house at 9 a.m, Rev. Prowell
officiating.
The interment will be in the River
Brethren cemetery in Hayes township.
"Of such is the kingdom of heaven." (Abilene Reflector, July 17, 1889)
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Homer L. Leatherman, 72, Chapman, died in a two�car accident
west of Junction City on Friday, Oct. 31, 1958. He was returning from the Junction City-Chapman football game. He is survived by his widow, of the home; a son, John, a student at K.U.; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Rhodes of Topeka, a sister, Flora, of Chapman, and a brother, Elmer of Detroit, Kansas. Funeral services will be Monday, with burial in the Indian Hill cemetery.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Avis M. Leckron, 82, died Friday, May 10, 2002, at Abilene; born Jan. 20, 1920, in Enterprise, the daughter of Orton and Mary Dillon Shrader; married Harold F. Leckron on June 2, 1949, in Salina; he died April 23, 1996; survived by two daughters, Bonnie Byers and Margie Miller, both of Abilene; a brother, Charles Shrader, Abilene; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; burial in Abilene Cemetery.
(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Mrs. Lee died at her residence. No.
615 West Seventh street, at 2 o'clock
this morning, of a complication of diseases, in the 6Oth year of her age.
The funeral will be held from the
residence at 11 o'clock tomorrow, Rev.
Zimmerman officiating.
(Abilene Reflector 2-16-1888)
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Gary G. Lefert, 61, rural Chapman, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006; born Aug. 8, 1945, in Clay Center, the son of Herman and Juanita (Frohardt) Lefert; married Linda Lee Otto on Nov. 6, 1966, in Wakefield; survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; two sons, Justin Lefert and Loren Lefert, both of rural Chapman; one brother, Leo Lefert of rural Wakefield; and other relatives; burial in Liberty Cemetery.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Wayne Lefert, son of Henry Lefert of Upland, was accidently shot last Thursday while play. The funeral was held from the family home Sunday afternoon.
(Longford Leader, July 17, 1913)
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Marguerite L. Leupold, 95, Tecumseh, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003, at Topeka; born Dec. 15, 1907, in Dickinson County, the daughter of Clarence Clyde and Anna Mae Miller Tolbert; married William Leupold on June 27, 1929, in Topeka; he died May 31, 1975; also preceded in death by a son, Rodger L. Leupold, on May 1, 1996; survived by a son, Richard Leupold, Topeka; a daughter, Billie Vaughan, Jackson, Wis.; a brother, Arthur Tolbert, Topeka; two sisters, Eldora Whaner and Lucile Stauffer, both of Topeka; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka.
(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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John Leverton, aged about 65 years,
died very suddenly Monday afternoon
about 3:30 o'clock at the home of nis
son in Fairview. He ate a hearty
dinner, was at church twice yesterday
and seemed in usual health. He lay
down and was found dead a short time
afterward. Dr. King was called
and pronounced that death was caused
by heart disease.
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The funeral services of John Leverton
who died suddenly Monday afternoon were held today at the home,
Rev. W. H. Zimmerman officiating.
There were a large number of friends
present to show their respect to the
memory of the deceased and follow the
remains to their last resting place, the
Abilene cemetery. (Abilene Reflector, Apr. 25, 1889)
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George R. Lewis, 93, of Denver, Colo., died Monday, May 22, 2000, in Littleton, Colo; born July 23, 1906, at Herington, the son of Robert Hayes and Jenny May (Woodbury) Lewis; married Hazel M. Walter Dec. 24, 1930, and she survives of the home in Denver; other survivors include a daughter, Jo Ann Glasco and husband, Donald, of Littleton; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; burial in Riley Cemetery.
(abstract Clay Center Times)
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The sad intelligence of the death of the only child, a bright boy of nineteen months, of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Lillie, was received here on Friday. The death occurred on the 29th of June at Leadville, where Mrs. L. was visiting with her sister, Mrs. J. A. Antrim. The bereaved parents certainly have the heartfelt sympathies of their many friends of Chapman and vicinity. (Abilene Reflector, July 19, 1888) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Lyle Knisely Loader, 82, Junction City, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006; born Jan. 27, 1924, in Manchester, the son of Leslie R. and Alma N. (Knisely) Loader; married Lucille Marie Prost on May 8, 1943; survivors include his wife, Lucille of the home; two daughters, Janet Rowland of Nortonville and Barbara Janssen of Salina; one sister, Donna Anderson of Abilene; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol Augustine; one son, John Loader; two sisters, Doris Loader and Lila Loader; and two brothers, Weldon Loader and Lynn Loader; burial in Highland Cemetery.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Colgin Tanner Lohman, age 6 weeks, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2001, at Manhattan health center; born June 19, 2001, in Manhattan, to Chad Thomas and Christine Michelle Hance Lohman; survived by his parents, Chad and Christine Lohman, Manhattan; his maternal grandparents, Michael and Marie Hance, Council Bluffs, Iowa; his paternal grandparents, Butch and Debbie Knight, Herington, and Tom and Jane Lohman, Stuttgart, Germany; and his great-grandparents, Gene and Betty Meyers, Hope, Eugene and Cleo Lohman, Aviston, Ill., Clara Niemann, Breese, Ill., and Dennis and Minnie Hance, Berrien Springs, Mich.; burial in Lyons Creek Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Herington (abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Jean Elizabeth Engler Lohse, 75, formerly of Chapman, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, in Valencia, Calif.; born Dec. 3, 1927, in Chapman, to Louis and Relda Arnold Engler. She graduated from high school in Bridgeport, Conn. She had lived in California since 1983; married Donald R. Lohse in New York City. He died in October 1998; survivors include two sons, Donald R. Lohse Jr., Torrance, Calif., and David Lohse, Ukiah, Calif.; two daughters, Deborah Scribner, Valencia, Calif., and Deanna Lohse, North Hollywood, Calif.; a brother, Gary Engler, Westerly, R.I.; and three grandchildren; buiral at Mount Hope Cemetery south of Enterprise
(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Verna Irene Long, 99, of Chapman, died Aug. 19, 2001; born Feb. 12, 1902, in Chapman, daughter of Godfrey and Christina Gfeller Buhrer; March 8, 1922, she married William H. Long at her parents' home; he preceded her in death on July 11, 1978; also preceded in death by a son, Wilmer, in 1954; seven brothers; and a sister; survivors include a son, Kenneth Long of Chapman; a daughter, Sharolyn Chamberlin of El Dorado; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; burial in in Indian Hill Cemetery of Chapman
(abstract Junction City Daily Union)
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J. W. Loper, of Buckeye township,
died at his residence the afternoon of
Friday, March 23d, of inflamatory
rheumatism, at the age of 30. Mr.
Loper had been a resident of Manchester up till last spring, when he purchased the James Hillard farm and
moved thereon.
The funeral services were held from
the residence this morning at 10 o'clock
conducted by Rev. F. S. Allman.
(Abilene Reflector 3-29-1888)
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Ione Elizabeth Smith Lowe, died Saturday, May 25, 2002, at Council Grove; born in Horton, the daughter of John H. and Emma Martha Zimmerman Smith; married Alvin G. Lowe in 1947. He preceded her in death; survived by a brother, L.J. "Bud" Smith, Council Grove; graveside services at the Sunset Hills Cemetery in Herington.(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Leona M. Loy, 90, Topeka, died Wednesday, May 10, 2006; born Nov. 25, 1915, in the Detroit Community, the daughter of Harry and Florence (Line) Knox; married Ralph Oesterreich; he preceded her in death in July 1948; survivors include one daughter, Joan McCarty of Salt Lake City, Utah; one son, Jack Loy of Chapman; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren; was preceded in death by one son, Gene Oesterreich; burial in the Abilene Cemetery
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
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Clara Catherine Lovesee, 95, died Monday, May 14, 2001, at Chapman; born Aug. 22, 1905, in Chapman, to William and Anastacia Deborah Foley Cushing; married Raymond Lovesee on March 1, 1927, in Chapman; he died July 16, 1971; survivors include sons, Leo Raymond Lovesee, Bossier City, La., and Joseph William Lovesee, Citrus Heights, Calif.; sisters, Alene Carney, Reno, Nev., and Patricia Yates Neil, Wayzata, Minn.; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; burial in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery (abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Mr. Francis Lucas died Tuesday at his home on
Fourth street. Mr. Lucas was an honored resident of Abilene, and his death will be deeply
mourned by his family and sincerely regretted by
a large circle of friends. He was 73 years of age,
and the funeral services will be held this after
noon at the Methodist church.
(Abilene Reflector, Sept. 27, 1883)
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The year old infant child of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Luker (Lueker?), living in Willowdale
township, died this morning of brain
fever. Funeral tomorrow; interment
in the Iliff cemetery
(Abilene Reflector, Aug. 29, 1889)
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Lorna M. Lueker, 98, died May 8, 2004, in Herington; born Feb. 2, 1906, in rural Herington; married William Lueker on Oct. 21, 1928, in Herington; he preceded her in death in 1956; also preceded in death by three brothers, Albert Weber, Otto Weber and Arthur Weber; two sisters, Elsie Pufahl and Dora Schmid; and one daughter, Lois Jean Fittinger; survived by a son, Dale (Butch) Lueker of Junction City; a daughter, Shirley May of Herington; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; burial at Sunset Hill Cemetery
(abstract Junction City Daily Union)
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June L. Lyne, 88, Newton, formerly of Abilene, died Saturday, July 15, 2006; born June 1, 1918, in Manchester, the daughter of Frank L. and Mayme E. (Rice) Beech; married Kenneth L. Lyne in 1936 in Lyons; he preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1996; survivors include two sons, Dennis Lyne of Chandler, Ariz., and Larry Lyne of Abilene; three daughters, Karen Hartman of Topeka, Janice Gordon of Salina and Cheryl Bergman of Newton; one sister, Jean Appleman of Manassas Park, Va.; 19 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives; was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Allen, in 1994; one brother, Lyle Beech; three sisters, Leta Barkley, Lorna Low-man and Kathryn Allen; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson; burial in Abilene Cemetery
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)