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Dickinson Co., KS AHGP-Obituaries "T"


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Vera Marie Tate, 85, Junction City, died Saturday, May 20, 2006, at the Good Samaritan Center, Junction City; born Oct. 3, 1920, in Dickinson County, the daughter of Edwin Frank and Christina Melinda (Miller) Gugler; married O. Waldo Tate on Jan. 30, 1940, in Manhattan; he preceded her in death on July 24, 1994; survivors include two sons, Morris W. Tate of Alexandria, Va., and Robert J. Tate of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters, Joann K. Campbell of St. Charles, Ill., and Roxann T. Leard of Batavia, Ill.; two sisters, Gladys Sandstrom of Topeka and Doris Middleton of Columbia, Mo.; sister-in-law, Lylas Gugler of Abilene; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; preceded in death by four brothers, Kenneth Gugler, Burton Gugler, Merle Gugler and Wayne Gugler; and one sister Joyce Gugler; inurnment at Lyona Cemetery. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)

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Monday afternoon death entered the home of John Taylor, living south of the Holland creamery, and took the wife and mother. She was young, being but 25 years of age. The bereaved husband has much sympathy in his sorrow. The funeral will be held at 10 a. m. tomorrow. (Abilene Reflector, Oct. 29, 1888)

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Ella Mae Taylor, 89, formerly of Herington, died Aug. 18, 2001, in Beatrice, Neb; born Oct. 28, 1911, at Herington, daughter of Raymond "Ray" J. and Wilhilmina "Minnie" A. (Krause) DeBus; Jan. 8, 1933, she married Harold E. Taylor at Newton; he preceded her in death Jan. 1, 1978; survivors include a daughter, Linda (Mrs. Kenny) Huston of Beatrice, Neb.; a son, Steve Taylor of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sisters, Betty Nely and Diane Hegle of Herington; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; burial at Sunset Hill Cemetery of Herington. (abstract Junction City Daily Union)

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Larry Lind Taylor, 66, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, in Chapman; born Nov. 12, 1939, at Abilene, the son of Lloyd Lind and Naomi Leona (Woolverton) Taylor; married Joan McNeal Aug. 17, 1965 at the Chapman United Methodist Church in Chapman; survivors include his wife, Joan McNeal Taylor of the home in Chapman; two daughters, LesLee Taylor of Lubbock, Tex. and Stacia Taylor of Canton, Mich.; one brother, Bruce Leon Taylor of rural Chapman; and two granddaughters; no burial information. (abstract Clay Center Dispatch)

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Millard York Taylor, 80, Chapman, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at Abilene; born Aug. 2, 1921, on the Gold Hill Farm south of Chapman, the son of Millard Victor and Ellen Mae York Taylor; married Wilma Iola Taylor on Feb. 16, 1944, in Manhattan; she survives, along with two daughters, Pamela Kay Showalter, McPherson, and Patricia Ann Otto, Liberty, Mo.; a sister, Jane Richardson, Augusta; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; burial at Rinehart Cemetery. (abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Obituary. Died, at Solomon, July 23d, 1888, Mary Adaline, wife of Lewis Thayer, aged 32 years, 6 months. The deceased was born in Sullivan county, Mo., December 23, 1555, and was married to her husband August 14, 1877; she was the last of her family, except one niece, aged sixteen years, all having died before her of that dread disease, consumption.

She was a member of the Womans' Relief Corps, of a retiring disposition, highly respected by all who knew her for her noble, womanly traits, a christian woman who recognized a Savior, and was prepared, resigned and no doubt gained a peaceful rest with Jesus. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, the ceremonies being conducted by the W. R. C. and G. A. R. posts.

Mr. Thayer has much sympathy from his many friends in this great bereavement. (Abilene Reflector, Aug. 2, 1888)
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Death of Mrs. Geo. Thisler.

The news was brought to this city Saturday of the death of Mrs. George Thisler this morning at Chapman. Mrs. Thisler was the mother of O. L., Ed. and Moses Thisler, well known citizens of this county. She was about sixty-five years of age and had been somewhat feeble for a year, the result of a stroke of paralysis.

She met death fearlessly and hopefully, sustained by the hope of a blessed reunion on the other shore. She has been for years a faithful member of the Methodist church and died triumphant in her belief. (Abilene Weekly Reflector, July 12, 1888)
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William Ellwood Thisler, 53, died June 14, 1957 in a Junction City nursing home. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Francis M. Thisler, and a brother, O. L., of Chapman. Services were held at the Chapman Lutheran church, with burial in Indian Hill cemetery. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)

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William H. Thomas, 83, Chapman, died Tuesday, June 25, 1957 at his home. He farmed northwest of Chapman for 25 years, and on his retirement moved into town in 1950. He is survived by two sons, Elmer H. of Chapman and Alvin E. of Eureka, Ill.; two daughters, Letha A. Martin of Allen, Kansas and Lorma R. Seaman of Chapman; two sisters, Millie Killing of Chapman and Etta Bradfort of Colorado; four brothers, Rosco of Battle Creek, Mich., Harry of Rock, Kansas, Urie of Manhattan and Otto of Topeka; 11 grandchildren and one g-grandchild. Services will be Friday at the Londeen Chapel with burial in Indian Hill cemetery. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)

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O. L. Thompson who passed out of this life on February 6, 1916, at the home of his mother, Mrs. Samuel Funk, Salina, Kansas, was born Oct. 1, 1881 at Colchester, Illinois. At the age of three he moved with his parents to Friend, Nebraska and when eight years old, his father died. He then came to Abilene with his mother and brother in 1889, and made this his home until 1909, when he went to Cherry Co., Nebraska and homesteaded a claim. He sold his homestead and returned to Kansas, February 23, 1915. On April 12 he opened several concessions with Landes Carnival Co. and was with them until October when he came to Abilene and had a tooth extracted. On November 13th he left for De Soto, Missouri to join the Wagoner Amusement Company, and on November 17 became sick; and a few weeks later was taken to Hot Springs, Arkansas, where his mother met him and brought him to her home in Longford, on November 24. He was taken to Salina on January 28th, and an operation was performed; a piece of the root of the tooth was taken out and the jaw bone found to be honey combing. Pete, as he was called, was a very patient sufferer until he was called home. He leaves a mother, two half brothers, two half sisters and a host of friends to mourn his loss. On Tuesday morning a short service was conducted at Salina and then the body taken to Abilene, where the funeral services was held at the Evangelical church. Burial was made in the Abilene Cemetery. (Longford Leader, Feb. 17, 1916)

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William H. Thompson was born in Missouri on April 6, 1854; died July 3, 1916 near Industry. He was married March 19, 1882 to Amelia Yeager. To this union were born two sons and one daughter, one son dying in infancy. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Baptist church at Junction City. He leaves to mourn his loss, one son, Bert Thompson of Industry, one daughter, Mrs. Lelia Emsley of Manhattan and one step-daughter, Mrs. William Loader of near Ladysmith; also one brother of Junction City. They were all present at the funeral services, which were held at the Industry church; interment was made in Greenridge cemetery. (Longford Leader, July 13, 1916)

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T. L. Thornton, One of Abilene's Most Esteemed Citizens, Passes Away.

For many years T. L. Thornton has been one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of our city, and when, during the winter, his heath began to fail, hosts of friends expressed their anxiety in view of his waning strength. About two weeks ago, he became suddenly worse and it was feared that he would then die. But his wonderful vitality carried him through and he rallied sufficiently by the first of the week to awaken hopes of his ultimate recovery. Still his stomach could retain scarcely any nourishment, and on Wednesday he suffered a relapse. In spite of physicians' careful attention and the ministrations of anxious friends he sank rapidly aud last Friday about half past seven passed into that sleep which knows no waking.

Mr. Thornton has been a resident of Dickinson county about 17 years. He came here in 1871 bringing a stock of goods from his native State, Illinois, and for six years was one of the chief business men of the city. In 1878 he was elected Register of Deeds on the Republican ticket and for three terms filled that position ably, leaving the affairs of the office in most excellent condition when in 1884 he turned it over to his successor. Since 1884 he has been engaged in overseeing hislarge real estate and stock investments in this county.

He leaves a wife and four daughters to mourn his decease. The latter are fortunately all at home. Misses Lotta and Josie living with their pareuts and Mrs. Delia Person, of Erie, Ill., and Mrs. Nellie Sunderland, Larned, Kas., having been summoned some days ago. His niece. Miss Ella Thornton, also made her home with him.

The Thornton residence was Sunday afternoon a scene of sadness. Hundreds had gathered to pay the last tributes of respect to the friend and citizen who was about to be laid away forever. Not only were the spacious rooms filled to overflowing, but the porches and lawn held a large assemblage hushed with thoughts of sorrow. The services opened with the singing of the beautiful hymn, "Abide with Me," by a quartette composed of Messrs. Sumner and McCormack, Mrs. B. Guffin and Mrs. T. E. Sewell. A tender prayer that strength might be vouchsafed to the weeping relatives was offered by Rev. Dr. Welsher. Rev. W. H. Zimmerman, who was to deliver the sermon, took no text, but read several appropriate passages from the scriptures and then spoke briefly. He referred to the noble character of the dead as a citizen, as a husband and father, as a friend. He realized how utterly inadequate were human words to soothe the broken hearts of the mourners; but with all the tenderness possible, he pointed them to the one Comforter in whom there is relief.

The singers, as a closing hymn, sang the ever-touching "Rock ot Ages," and then the gathered multitude was allowed to look for the last time upon the face of the departed. As they filed slowly through the parlors, past the coffin loaded, with beautiful flowers, every heart was touched by the sight of the stricken family, and especially the heart-broken wife, sobbing as if all in life that was good had fled from them.

Borne by the hands of the friends of many years, Messrs. R. Knox, G. C. Kenyon, A. C. Romig, M. Nicolay, C. G. Hawk aud M. P. Jolley, the remains were plaed in the hearse and, followed by a long train of mourning friends, were carried to their last resting place, the city of the dead.

It is seldom, thoroughly poignant grief is witnessed as seemed to settle upon the bereaved, family yesterday. The wife, especially, was greatly overcome and at the grave fainted quite away. All the immediate relatives were present, Charles Thornton, of Montrose, Col.; and W. H. Sunderland, Larned, Kas., having arrived last week. (Abilene Weekly Reflector, May 31, 1888)

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The Reflector is pained to record the death of J. A. Tilton, Esq., who died at his home in Detroit on the morning of the 3rd inst. His death brings deep sorrow to the heart of many, for Al was well known and highly respected throughout the county. J. A. Tilton was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, June, 1835. He came to this county some twelve years ago, since which time he has been a faithful work er for democracy and at the same time a favorite with his people, a fact demonstrated by his election to the office of Justice of the Peace time and again, which office he has held for the past ten yoars. His remains were taken in charge by the Odd Fellows of Enterprise and buried in the Detroit cemetery with the impressive ceremony of that order. (Abilene Reflector, 4-9-1885)

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James Michael Joseph Timmons, 52, Las Vegas, formerly of Chapman, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, in Concordia ; born April 3, 1948, in Junction City, to Clarence and Mary Schoemann Timmons; married Melinda Joy Livingston on March 7, 1996, in Las Vegas. She survives, along with two sons, Sean Timmons, Wichita, and Dustin Timmons, Concordia; his father, Clarence Timmons, Albuquerque, N.M.; two brothers, John Timmons, Columbia, S.C. and Patrick Timmons, in South Carolina; two sisters, names and addresses unavailable; and eight grandchildren; burial at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Chapman. (abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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A Father Taken.

Friday at 4 p. m. at his home fourteen miles southwest of Abilene and five north of Carlton, died A. A. Tolbert, a well-known citizen and farmer of south Dickinson. Mr. Tolbert has long been a leader in the doings of his vicinity and leaves a vacancy in the neighborhood circles that will be hd to fill. A wife and one child survive him and mourn the loss of a kind father and lovine husband. He was aged about years and came to Kansas several years ago. He had a large farm and was considered well-to-do. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 a. m. at the church. The interment will be in the Harmony church cemetery, Garfield township. (Abilene Reflector, Dec. 6, 1888)

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Robert J. "Bob" Tousignant, 73, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, at Herington; born May 1, 1929, in Menominee, Mich., the son of Joseph A. and Rose E. Kania Tousignant; married Juanita S. Gehrke on July 13, 1951, in Council Grove. She survives, as well as a daughter, Susan Mueller, Herington; a brother, Donald Tousignant, Marinette, Wis.; two sisters, Virginia Williams, Menominee, and Donna Rabideau, Marinette; and two grandsons; preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Tousignant, on July 19, 1966; burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington. (abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Leah D. Brown-Towne, 89, of Manhattan, died July 27, 2003; born March 8, 1914, at Morganville, daughter of Emory and Nellie (Henderson) Paronto; married Francis Brown Oct. 9, 1934; they divorced in 1965; married Maurice Towne Feb. 14, 1982, at Clay Center; he preceded her in death Dec. 11, 2002; survivors include a daughter, Marcile Shippy of Woodbine; a son, Sam Brown of Topeka; a brother, Cecil Paronto of Clay Center; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; preceded in death by a daughter, Faye Javene Brown; a son, Garrie Lee Brown; one sister, Marie Barkyoum; and two brothers, Kenneth and Glenn Paronto; and a grandson; burial in Greenridge Cemetery near Industry. (abstract Junction City Daily Union)

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Maurice E. Towne Sr., 84, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, at Manhattan; born Aug. 24, 1918, in Waupun, Wis., to Harold W. and Emily Steuba Towne; married Leah D. Brown on Feb. 14, 1982, in Clay Center; she survives, along with six children, David Towne, Denver, Maurice Towne Jr., Topeka, Mitchell Towne, Madison, Wis., Sheila Mulligan, Clay Center, and Helena Towne and Emily Towne; two stepchildren, Marcile Shippy, Woodbine, and Sam Brown, Topeka; a brother, Gordon Towne, Madison, Wis.; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild; preceded in death by a daughter, Shelley Towne; burial in Greenridge Cemetery east of Industry. (abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Mrs. Cortena Trask, widow of the late Alfred Trask, died last Thursday evening at Chicago, where she had gone to submit to a painful and dangerous surgical operation. Two tumors were taken from her, and she seemed to be doing nicely when death overtook her, the cause of which was pyemia or blood poisoning. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. R. G. McCarthy, were held at the family residence, corner Buckeye and Seventh streets, on Sunday afternoon, and the mortal remains were followed to their last resting place by a large number of friends. Mrs. Trask leaves four children orphans, now to mourn their sad and irreparable loss. She was a lady of christian faith and practice, and her refined and amiable disposition endeared her to her friends and neighbors, who feel a sincere and profound sorrow at her untimely death. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Trask, of Illinois, and Mr. Isaac Forbes, of Harper county, attended the funeral of Mrs. Cortena Trask last Sunday. Mrs. Trask is a sister and Mr. Forbes a brother of the deceased. Mr. Trask has a fine farm in this county, on which he is having erected a $1500 house. (Abilene Reflector 3-20-1884)
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TROSTLE.� At Donegal, Kans., Aug. 9, 1899, of cholera infantum. Ralph Daniel Trostle, son of Jacob L. and Carrie Trostle, aged 4 months and 11 days. Services by the writer and A. Shatto, of the Navarre churchhouse. Interment in the Navarre cemetery. Text, 2 Kings 4: 26.-- by C. A. Shank. (Gospel Messenger)
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Pearl Ollie True, 98, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, at Abilene; born July 12, 1902, at rural Chapman, the daughter of John L. and Ollie Josephine Dolton Sherraden; married Leslie True on July 26, 1926, at rural Chapman; he died Jan. 30, 1970; survivors include nieces and nephews; burial at the Indian Hill Cemetery, Chapman. (abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
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Theodore J. Turner Jr., 71, of Columbus, Ga., died May 31, 2002; born May 29, 1930, at Council Grove, son of Theodore James and Madelyn Bell Reeder Turner; Jan. 28, 1951, he married Marlena Shirley Strom; she survives, along with four daughters, Marie Thompson of Renton, Wash., Lena Pingleton and Cindy Morehouse of Columbus, Ga., and Victoria Turner of Wichita; four sons, Jack Turner of Columbus, Ga., Jan Turner of Geneseo, Jim Turner of Abilene and Jay Turner of West Point, Ga.; six sisters, Doris Hight of Council Grove, Maxine Wells of Yakima, Wash., Melba Gray and Viola Holler of Galva, Alberta Wright of Wichita, Velma Meyers of Nickerson; two brothers, Harry Turner and Kenneth Turner of Emporia; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister; burial in Navarre Cemetery. (abstract Junction City Daily Union)

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The funeral services of the late Mr. Tyler of Woodbine were held Friday at 8:30 from St. John's Episcopal church, Rev. W. D. Christian conducting the services. His remains were interred in the Abilene cemetery. Owing to a solid bed of rock struck in digging the grave, it was not completed before the remains reached the cemetery, and they were compelled to return with the corpse, and wait until after dinner to make the interment. The deceased is the father-in-law of Rev. Antrim, formerly of Chapman, later of Salina, and now rector of the Episcopal church at Leadville, Colorado. Mr. Tyler had been visiting his son-in-law, having returned home one week ago. A singular coincident lies in the fact that Mr. Tyler buried his wife just twenty-five years ago today. (Abilene Reflector Jan. 19, 1888)

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Twila Jean Womochil Tyson, 74, Springdale, Ark., died Wednesday, May 31, 2006; born Nov. 13, 1931, in Elmo, the daughter of Howard and Vera (Westover) Womochil; married Don Tyson in August 1952; survivors include her husband, Don Tyson of Springdale; one son, John Howard Tyson of Springdale; two daughters, Cheryl Jean Tyson of Springdale and Carla Ann Tyson of Fayetteville, Ark.; five brothers, Lyle Womo-chil and Garold Womochil, both of Denver, Larry Womochil of Detroit and Tracy Womochil and Glen Womochil, both of Abilene; and two grandchildren; preceded in death by one sister, Trevia Schneider; private memorial service was held in Springdale. (abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)

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