Jackson County Kansas

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Harold Allen.

Holton.--Harold J. ALLEN, 84, of Holton, died Tuesday morning at Holton hospital after a week's illness.
Mr. Allen was born Jan.10, 1881, north of Circleville where he lived until moving to Holton 19 years ago. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Millie of the home.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, at Mercer Funeral Home, with burial in Ontario Cemetery, north of Circleville.

 
The Topeka Daily Capital
Wednesday
June 2, 1965
 

Grant Arnold Dies.
Death Comes to Well Known Farmer Suddenly Tuesday.

Grant ARNOLD, well known farmer, 55 years of age, died at his home northeast of Holton Tuesday night after a short illness. His death resulted from heart trouble that developed rather suddenly. A few week ago he suffered an injury when a horse stepped on his foot. He had been recovering nicely from that, but the last few days complained of heart trouble. The malady became acute and death came before his family and friends were aware of a serious condition.
Mr. Arnold leaves a wife and five children who have the keenest sympathy of the entire community. Grant Arnold was regarded one of our finest citizens.

The funeral will be held from the Evangelical church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in the Holton cemetery.
 

The Holton Recorder
Jackson County
Thursday
December 14, 1922

Arnold
Grant ARNOLD was born at the old Arnold home east of Holton, October 7, 1868. It was in this same neighborhood that he grew up, attended school and lived his entire life.

December 14, 1892, he was united in marriage with Miss Lena KAUL. This union, which proved a happy one, continued for 30 years, less one day. Their entire married life was spent on the present home site. Here their home was established; here their sons and daughters were reared; her they toiled and wrought out their fortunes together.
Ten years ago, Mr. Arnold definitely entered the Christian life, united with the Evangelical church and remained an honored and valued member to the end.

About three weeks ago he suffered an injury which seemed of no great consequence, but which apparently gave rise to a complication which proved fatal. Three days prior to his death his condition became serious and continued so until Tuesday night when it became evident that the end was near. At 3 o'clock, Wednesday morning, December 13, he fell asleep. His age was 54 years, 2 months and 6 days.

In his going, the home loses a devoted husband and father; the church, a strong supporter; the community a high-minded citizen and a good neighbor. His gentlemanly bearing, his quiet Christian influence, his freiendship and neighborliness will continue as a benediction among all who knew him.

He is survived by his widow, three sons, two daughters, two grandsons, two brothers, and two sisters.
The service was held Friday afternoon at the Evangelical church and was in charge of the pastor, Rev. G.F. Barthel, assisted by Rev. F.A. Muneke. A quartette furnished appropriate selections will rendered. The unusual attendance bore testimony to the universal respect for the deceased. Interment was made in Holton cemetery.

The Holton Recorder
Jackson County
Thursday
December 21, 1922

[Additional information on Grant Arnold and his ancestors, including photos, can be found here.]
 

Ada Clare Baber

Ada Clare Baber was born near Clifton, Kansas, October 25, 1883. Her earlylife was spent in north central Kansas, where her father was pastor of variouscharges in the United Brerthern Church. On September 13, 1913, she wasmarried to Saren Christian Sarensen of Netawaka, where she lived for nearly50 years, until because of failing health , she moved to the White Way RestHome at Wetmore, Kansas. There she passed away on July 2, 1963. Mr. Sarensen had preceded her in death on February 26, 1941. She is survived by all four of her children: two sons, Noel A. Sarensen of Netawaka, and Stuart C. Sarensen on Wichita; and two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Shirley) Carson of Mission, and Mrs F. W. (Ruth) Shull of Glasco. Also surviving are two brothers, Ernest M. Baber of Denver, Colorado, and CarrollP. Baber of Topeka, one sister, Mrs. Lee Fletcher of Boston, Massachusetts; and 12 grandchildren. Two brothers, Ray E. and Harold E. Baber preceded her
in death. Before her marriage, Mrs. Sarensen was a teacher, and taught in the Netawaka Public Schools. She was a member of the Netawaka Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the Women's Society of Christian Service. She also belonged to the Home Circle Club and to the Netawaka Women's Republican Club. Mrs. Sarensen's chief interest lay in her home and family. As long as her health permitted, she enjoyed visiting in the homes of her children and sharing their family life. She was a true mother in the finest sense of the word. Funeral services were conducted July 5 by the Reverend Duane Parker of the Methodist Church in Netawaka, with interment in the Netawaka Cemetery. Pallbearers were Alan Artwater, Charles Artwater, Albert Gerhardt, Andrew Dieckman, T.J. Christensen and Charley Beam. Organ music was furnished by Erma Beam. Flowers were cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hallauer, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Christensen, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Spiker, Mrs. Albert Abel, Mrs. Alan Artwater and Mrs. Clarence Jones.

Source & Date Unknown

 

Clarence Bales

The messenger of death invaded the happy home of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. BALES last Wednesday bearing away to the realm beyond the skies their cherished little one. Clarence Bales was born May 5, 1908, and departed this life to bloom in immortality May 4, 1910, aged 1 year, 11 months and 29 days. Rev. Adell conducted the funeral at the house and interment was made in the Hoyt cemetery on Friday. The pall bearers being four little girls, Mildred EARLY, Laura BOLZ, Ruth ERWIN, and Nora McKEEVER. In the going before of their little treasure the bereaved parents, and brother and sister have the heartfelt sympathy of all. In the life eternal another flower is blooming, waiting the coming of the loved ones left behind.
 

The Mayetta Herald
Thursday
May 12, 1910

Deane W. Barr

Final Services Set For Deane W. Barr.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Westmoreland Methodist Church for Dane William BARR, 42, Whiting, who was killed in a two-car accident about six miles south of Holton on US-75 at dusk Wednesday.

He was born Dec. 22, 1922 at Westmoreland and grew up in the Westmoreland community. He lived near Topeka seven years and lived near Whiting the past nine years. He was a farmer and had worked at the Sears store in Topeka, the pat year and a half.

He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the Methodist Church at Westmoreland.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eunice Barr, of the home; a daughter, Patricia Ann Barr, of the home; two sons, Robert Deane Barr and Randall Carroll Barr, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Caroll F. Barr, Westmoreland a sister, Mrs. Esther CHILCOAT, Bartlesville, Okla.; two brothrs, Gilbert Barr, Felton, Del., and Verne Barr, Los Gatos, Calif.; three half-brothers, Bernard Barr, Route 8, Maurice Barr, Liberal and Robert Barr, 2221 Hazelton Court; and a half-sister, Mrs. Elaine WILSON, Route Tecumseh.

Burial will be in Westmoreland Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home at Holton is in charge of arrangements.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Friday
October 1, 1965

 

Algerous Grant Bidwell

OBITUARY
Algerous Grant Bidwell was born on a farm near Pleasant Valley, now Plane City, Madison county, Ohio, July 24, 1861 and departed this life at Holton, Kansas March 11, 1932, at the age of 70 years, 7 months and 17 days.He was the oldest child of Leonard and Sarah J. Bidwell and came with them to Kansas in 1867 and settled near Circleville, Kansas. Was married to Louarie M. Abel of Circleville on September 17, 1891. To them were born four children, Chester C. of Holton, Marvin M. of Topeka, Mildred Irene, who became the wife of Mr. Spiker, and died on October 10, 1917 beloved by all who knew her, Archie L. of the home. Their married life was largely spent in and about Holton. Here the children grew and spent their school days. A few years ago he became the manager of the county farm and served with great credit until impaired health forced his moving to a farm nearby where he has resided until death. He was a kind and faithful manager, beloved by the inmates of the home, and respected by the neighbors and all with whom he dealt. He leaves to mourn his departure, his faithful wife, three sons an a step-son, James Pope of Holton; one sister, Mrs Otis Lasswell of Emmett; two brothers, Delbert of Irving, Kansas., and Elmer E. of Kansas City, Mo., and six grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends to remember his life of toil for those he loved. Good-bye, old friend. May you rest sweetly in your long sleep until we shall meet again. Services were conducted at the funeral home at 3 p.m. Sunday, attended by a large crowd of relatives and friends. True sorrow was in evidence as we laid him to rest. His friend, M. G. Hamm.

Source: The Holton Recorder

17 March 1932

contributed by Cameron-Ashley Heath

[Note: Father of Algerious Grant Bidwell was Leonard Bidwell and his mother was Sarah J. Heath. Grandfather of Algerious Grant Bidwell was Elisha BIDWELL b 29 Mar 1789, Middlesex, Washington Co VT died 11 SEP 1849 in Morde, Madison, OH. Farmer and stockraiser living in Columbus, Franklin Co. OH and later in Canaan, Madison Co. OH. married 16 Sept 1810 Dorothy WILLEY b. 17 Apr 1791 VT. Great-grandfather of Algerious Grant Bidwell was Isaac Bidwell b. 31 Mar 1755 Glastonbury,  Hartford CT and his wife Rhoda Beckley b 22 Oct 1759, Worthington CT.
Elisha Bidwell's children:
1. POLLY BIDWELL
2. LAFAYETTE BIDWELL
3. URIAL BIDWELL b: 18 AUG 1811 in Middlesex, Washington, VT
4. ISAAC BIDWELL b: 17 JAN 1813 in Middlesex, OH
5. DOROTHY BIDWELL b: 13 JAN 1815 in OH
6. EPHRAIM BIDWELL b: 28 OCT 1817 in ___, Madison, OH
7. MAHLON S. BIDWELL b: 16 FEB 1819 in ___, Madison, OH
8. MARY BIDWELL b: 21 FEB 1820 in ___, Madison, OH
9. NATHAN BIDWELL b: 6 SEP 1820 in Canaan, Madison, OH
10. ADDISON A. BIDWELL b: 18 JUN 1822 in ___, Madison, OH
11. LEVI JACKSON BIDWELL b: 13 MAY 1827 in ___, Madison, OH
12. WASHINGTON BIDWELL b: 13 MAY 1827 in ___, Madison, OH
13. AUGUSTUS BIDWELL b: 1 SEP 1829 in ___, Madison, OH
14. BENJAMIN BIDWELL b: 25 JAN 1831 in ___, Madison, OH
15. JOSEPH BIDWELL b: 6 SEP 1832 in Canaan, Madison, OH
*16. LEONARD BIDWELL b: 3 NOV 1834 in ___, Madison, OH m. Sarah HEATH
His son was Algerious Grant Bidwell
17. ELISHA BIDWELL , JR. b: 21 JUL 1837]
 
 

James Burnison

James Burnison, son of James and Mary Burnison, was born April 20,  1852 in the state of Ohio and passed away May 25, 1940, in Kansas City, Kansas, at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Edith Brown, aged 88  years, 1 month and 5 days.

Mr. Burnison came to Onaga in 1884 where he lived until 5 years ago when he moved to Kansas City with his daughter, with whom he made his home for about 30 years.He was united in marriage in Sarah Elizabeth McComas on Dec. 25, 1878, and to this union four children were born, two sons, who preceeded him in death, and two daughters, Mrs. Mellia Case, Stella, Mo. and Mrs. Edith Brown, KansasCity, Kansas. Mr. Burnison was converted and united with the Congregational church of Onaga about 50 years ago, where he remained a member until the time of his death. His wife having preceded him in death several years ago, he is survived by his two daughters, five grandchildren, one great-grandchildren, and many friends.He was a kind and loving father, always doing his best for his family and trying to bring up his children in the right way. He will be sadly missed by the family and all who knew him. Funeral services were held in the Tessendorf chapel on Sunday, and burial was in the Onaga cemetery.Those from out of town attending the funeral were: Joseph Stauffer, Mrs. Arthur Hurst and children, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Close, all of Holton; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Murdock of Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mensch and son, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Tabler, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Price, Mr. and Mrs. Will Tanner and Mrs. Walter Lines, all of Wamego; Mrs. L. W. 
Vanderburg and children, Mrs. A. J. Hill and children, Mrs. Vera Blair, Mr. and Mrs. Hober Edwards and daughter, Rev. W. J. Hereford and wife, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Buckles, Mrs. H. F. Duncan, Earl Brown, Mrs. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Pollock and Mrs. Gertrude Brown, all of Kansas City.

[Note: The children of Sarah Elizabeth (McComas) and James Burnison: Two sons (names unknown) Nellie F. ‘Melia’ BURNISON b. Aug 1886 KS married 1936 in Onaga, Pottawatomie Co. KS.]
 

Source: The Onaga Herald

May 30, 1940

contributed by Cameron-Ashley Heath

Charley William Case

Former Area Resident Dies in Missouri Mar., 25

Charley William Case, 77, of Stella, Missouri, died March 25 after  an illness of two weeks. At one time he farmed southwest of 
Winfield, Kansas in the Easterly community.The son of George and Susanna Case, he was born September 10, 1886 near Havensville. He was married to Nellie Burnison at Onaga and moved to the Winfield  community from here. Survivors are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Alice Cunningham of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Norma Milkas of Crown  Point, Indiana and Mrs. Marlyn Strickland of Long Beach, California; two sons, Howard of Commerce, Oklahoma and Charles of  Denver; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Nellie Rawlings of Winfield. Burial was at Stella, Missouri.

[Note:   Charles William CASE (b. 10 Sept 1886 near Havensville, Pottawatomie Co. KS d. 25 Mar 1964 in Stella, MO). 
Charles Case was the son of George W. Case (b.26 Feb 1838 in Summit Co. OH and his wife Susanna A. Yoeman b. 25 June 1852 in PA.)Charles Wm. Case had 6 children by presumably a 1st marriage: Lucille CASE b.ca. 1915; Alice CASE m. ___CUNNINGHAM (Oklahoma City OK); Norma CASE m. ___MILKAS (Crown Point, Indiana); Marlyn CASE m. ___STRICKLAND (Long Beach, CA); Howard CASE (Commerce, OK); Charles CASE (Denver, CO); Edith E. BURNISON b. Nov 1892 KS m. ___BROWN (Lived in Kansas City KS)]
 

Source: The Onaga Herald

April 9, 1964

contributed by Cameron-Ashley Heath

Jeremiah Chubb

Pioneer Contractor Dies.
Jeremiah Chubb Came To Topeka In 1858.

Jeremiah CHUBB, 87 years old, one of the pioneer contractors of Topeka, died last night at his home in Highland Park. Mr. Chubb wa born October 14, 1832, and came to Kansas in 1858, where he pre-empted land that later became known as the Kilmer quarter. Later he came to Topeka where he engaged in the contracting and carpentering business. He erected many of the early residences of Topeka and built the third house in North Topeka. He resided in Topeka until the spring of 1883, when he purchased two quarter sections of land near Hoyt. Sixteen years ago he moved to Highland Park.

He was married in 1868 t Sarah J. MITCHELL, of Winterset, Ia. She died April 23, 1872. October 22, 1873, he married Kate ALKIRE, of Topeka. Besides his widow, he is survived by five children, Harvery G. Chubb, East Auburn, Cal., Franklin C. Chubb, Hoyt, Mrs. Ada LYON, Osage City, Arthur A. Chubb, Idaho Fall, Ida., and Walter B. Chubb, Topeka. He was a member of the Methodist church. He was also a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 40.

Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. Requests are made that no flowers be sent.

The Topeka Daily Capital

Saturday

June 12, 1920

Mrs. Dora Cline

Mayetta.--Mrs. Dora Edith CLINE, 66, died Sunday at her home here.
 

She was born Oct. 8, 1901 at Ringos Mills in Northeastern Kentucky. She lived in the Dension community 25 years and had lived at Mayetta 30 years. She was a member of Pottawatomie Methodist Church west of Mayetta and Mayetta Chapter No. 383, Order of Eastern Star.
 

Survivors include her husband, Alvin Cline at home; two daughters, Irma COLLINS, Mayetta, and Mrs. Wilma JONES, Dallas, Tex.; a son, Jerry Mac Cline, at home and two grandchildren.
 

Mercer Funeral Home at Holton is in charge of arrangements.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Monday
March 18, 1968

 

Mrs. Isabelle Lucille Crossbear

Survivors include two daughters, Ramona REDCHERRIES, Dallas, Texas, and Linda WYAZZIE, Oklahoma City, Okla.; two sons, Vernon L. Wyazzie, Lawrence, and Terry L. Crossbear, 1113 N. Jefferson; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John MITCHELL, Mayetta; four brothers, Leroy Mitchell, Dallas, Texas; Abraham Mitchell, Mayetta, Lucian Mitchell, California, and Wilber Mitchell, Mayetta; three sisters, Mrs. Cecelia Mitchell, 1113 N. Jefferson, Mrs. Augustine COOPER, 1027 N. Jefferson, and Mrs. Phyllis FLOWERS, 1422 N. Kansas; and two grandchildren.
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the home of Mrs. Fannie Mitchell, west of Mayetta. A drum service will follow. Burial will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Wezo Cemetery, Mayetta. Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, is in charge.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Monday
March 4, 1968

Dawson Daugherty
 

Dawson Daugherty was born in Sullivan County, Illinois in 1864 and died at Stormont Hospital in Topeka, Kansas, Nov. 26, 1924, age 60 years, 3 months, and 16 days. Mr. Daugherty came to Jackson County in 1896 and located on the reservation where he met and later married Miss Ora Levengood. To this union was born 2 children, Mrs. Helen Niles and Mrs. Margaret Mc Lane, both of Mayetta, Kansas.
Besides his children, he leaves to mourn his loss, 4 grandchildren, Paul and Pauline Niles, and Galin and Dawson McLane; three sisters and 4 brothers, Mrs. Rhoda Trosper of Morland, Kans., Mrs. Margaret Davis of Solomon, Kans., Mrs. Lucina Magers of Mayetta, Kans.; The brothers are, Oran, James and Ruban Daugherty of Holton, and one half-brother, Joseph Martin of Shannon Springs, Kans. and a host of friends.

Card of Thanks
We desire to thank the friends and neighbors for their sympathy and kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our dear father.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Niles and family
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McLane and family

Holton Recorder

Dec. 11, 1924.

 

Mrs. Margaret Daugherty

Obituary for Mrs. Margaret Daugherty:
Mrs. Margaret Daugherty of Holton was born in Illinois, April 18, 1841 and died at the home of her son and daughter, John and Mary M. Daugherty near Holton, April 16, 1911, age 70 years. Mrs. Margaret Daugherty became a member of the Christian Church at the age of 17, in Missouri. She was united in marriage to Mr. Alkade Martin in 1853. To this union, two sons were born, John and Joseph. John was called to the celestial home at the age of 18 months, Joseph lives in Wallace County, Kansas. Mr. Alkade Martin served in the war, dying while there of typhoid fever. After Mr. Martin's death, she lived a widow for several years, and then was united in marriage to Dawson G. Daugherty. To this union, ten children were born: 5 boys and 5 girls. Miss Mary M. Daugherty, Mrs. Sinda A. Magers, John Daugherty, Orrin Daugherty, James S. Daugherty, Dawson S. Daugherty, who live near Holton. Mr. Reuben Daugherty of Wallace, Kans.; Mrs. Maggie Davis of Colorado Springs, CO., Mrs. Anna Nelson of Randolph, Kans., and Mrs. Rhoda J. Trosper of Morland, Kansas. Her husband, Dawson G. Daugherty died Dec. 26, 1896, since which time she has lived with her children until she was called to her heavenly home, the golden cord is broken, the silken strings loosened, the smiling welcoming angels have opened wide the pearly gates and called Mrs. Daugherty to her celestial home. Silently, she sleeps at Holton. But while she's gone, her influence will be lasting in the community in which she has lived. Her memory will live in the minds of her friends and her loss will be mourned as few have ever been. The funeral took place at the Holton Cemetery, where she was laid by her husband's side. She leaves 11 children to mourn her loss and a host of friends. Oh Father in thy wisdom, soothe the heart stricken relatives and friends and visit the home in thy kindness, made desolate and sorrowful by her death. Teach thm to follow the sweet lesson, exemplified by the noble Christian life of this womanly woman and when earth's pilgrimage is over, reunite this loving family circle so ruthlessly broken by a mother's death.

The Holton Signal

May 4, 1911
 

Reuben Daugherty
Obituary: Obituary for Reuben Daugherty:
Reuben Daugherty, 68, old time citizen of Holton, passed away Tuesday evening at the Holton Hospital. Funeral services were held at the Gabel and McAsey Funeral Home Friday morning. Burial in the Holton Cemetery.

Holton Recorder

1 June, 1942

 

Dennis Delg

Dennis Delg Of Mayetta Dead at 81.
Holton.--Dennis DELG, 81, Route 3, Mayetta, died Saturday in a hospital here. He had cancer.
He was born April 8, 1886 at El Paso, Tex., and lived in the Mayetta community before he moved to Topeka. He lived in Topeka 14 years before he returned to the Mayetta community in 1958. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church at Mayetta.
 

His wife, Mrs. Mary Delg, died in 1958.
 

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Minnie MYERS, Lecompton, Mrs. Margaret DELG, 507 Webster, Topeka, and Mrs. Virginia JACOBSON, Mayetta; four sons, Walter Delg and Anthony Delg, both of Lecompton, Salvador Delg, Burbank, Calif., and Leonard Delg, Lawton, Okla.; a brother, Stanley Delg, Oklahoma City; two sisters, Mrs. Susie TROTTINGHWOLFE, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mrs. Tony TORK, Holton; and 25 grandchildren.
 

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Mayetta. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Hoyt. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton.
 

The Topeka Daily Captial
Sunday
March 17, 1968

Marie B. Funck

Holton.--Mrs. Marie B. FUNCK, 73, Holton, died Wednesday in her home.
 

Mrs. Funck was born October 2, 1894, in Carlise, Iowa. She had lived the past 21 years in Holton.
 

She was a member of the Holton Christian Church and had been active in state and local women's church work.
 

She was also a member of Holton Eastern Star No. 152 and the Women's Friday Club, Holton.
 

Survivors include her husband, the Rev. I. Winters Funck, of the home; two sons, Eugene P. Funck, Overland Park; a half-sister, Mrs. Ruth WILLINGHAM, Lemon Grove, Calif.; and a half-brother, Edwin BELLOWS, San Diego, Calif.; and three grandchildren.
 

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Holton Christian Church. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, is in charge.
 

The Topeka Daily Capital
Friday
March 15, 1968
 

Louise Marie Gerhardt

Mrs. Gerhardt Of Netawaka Is Dead at 64.

Mrs. Louise Marie GERHARDT, 64, Netawaka, died Saturday in a Topeka nursing home. She had been admitted to a Topeka hospital August 26, 1967 and later was released. She was admitted to another Topeka hosptial, Dec. 29, 1967 and was released to a nursing home early in February. She had cancer.

She was born May 14, 1903 at Craig, Mo., and had lived in the Netawaka community 45 years. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and the ladies aid society at the church and Home Demonstration Unit, all at Netawaka.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Thelma PENNER, Kokomo, Ind., Lois Gerhardt, 2219 Fairlawn Road, Dorothery Gerhardt, Leavenworth, and Linda Gerhardt, 1131 Tyler; tghree sons, Raymond Gerhardt, Netawaka, Eldon Gerhardt, Omaha, Neb., and Lyle Gerhardt, 2009 Harp Place; two sisters, Mrs. Otto BRANDT, Netawaka, and Mrs. Edmond DREWES, Craig, Mo.; and 16 grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Netawaka. Burial will be in Netawaka Cemetery. Mrs. Gerhardt will lie in state after 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church at Netawaka.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Sunday
March 24, 1968

Ferne L. Grove

Ferne Grove Of Netawaka Dies at 64.
Netawaka.--Mrs. Ferne L. GROVE, 64, Netawaka, died Saturday in a Holton hospital.
She was born Oct. 15, 1900, at Winchester and had lived at Netawaka the past 41 years. She had been a school teacher 46 years including 39 years at Netawaka. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church at Netawaka.
Survivors include her husband, Arthur Grove, of home; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie SMITH, Arrington, and Mrs. Mabel FUQUA, of Stockton, Calif.; and a brother, Elmer WORNER, Larkinburg.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church at Netawaka with burial in Netawaka Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home at Holton is in charge of arrangements.
 

The Topeka Daily Capital
Sunday
September 5, 1965
 

Henry Haag

Holton.--Services for Henry J. HAAG, 83, lifelong resident of Holton, will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the EUB Church in Holton, with burial in the Holton Cemetery.
Mr. Haag died at his home Monday after a long illness.
He was born May 20, 1881 in Holton. He was a retired farmer and stockman. He was a member of the EUB Church in Holton.
Survivors include his wife, Laura, of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Harold MESSNER, Park Forest, Ill., Mrs. William A. EASTHAM, Olathe, Mrs. E. Leo BURNETT, Prairie Village, and Mrs. Chester VANCE, Wichita; two sons, Milton, Holton, and Floyd, Garden City; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

The Topeka Capital-Journal
Wednesday
April 7, 1965
 

Mrs. Susan E. Hahn.

Mrs. Susan E. HAHN, 67, resident, of the Rossville community most of her life, died Friday at the home of her son, Clarence Hahn, south of Rossville. She was born March 6, 1876, in St. Marys.
Besides Clarence she is survived by three other sons, George Hahn, Holton; Albert Hahn, Silver Lake, and Marshall Hahn, Delia, and five grandchildren.

The Topeka State Journal
Saturday
July 10, 1943

Mrs. Maggie Hale

Mrs. Maggie HALE, 96, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth's hospital in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Hale was born in the Pottawatomie reservation near Mayetta and made her home on the reservation most of her life. She was the widow of William F. Hale, who died July 14, 1941.

She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Anna W. CHARLES, Corwn Point, N.M.; Mrs. Mary JENSEN, Mayetta; Mrs. Julia DARLING and Mrs. Rebecca BUTLER, Topeka; two sons, Jack Hale, Mayetta, and Pfc. Joseph P. Hale, of the coast artillery, Washington, D.C., nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were at the Julia DARLING farm near Mayetta Friday morning.

The Topeka State Journal
Friday
July 23, 1943

Mrs. Kate N. Hall.

Mrs. Kate N. HALL, 92, formerly of 2113 Potomac Drive, died Tuesday in Ingleside Home, where she had lived since October, 1965.
Mrs. Hall was born June 5, 1875, in Coshocton, Ohio. She had lived in Topeka since 1932. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Topeka.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Helen E. PRIBBLE, Holton; two sons, Harold Hall, 614 Grant Court and Kenneth W. Hall, Los Angeles, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Bessie G. REKER, Dallas, Tex.; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Wall-Diffenderfer Chapel. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Thursday
March 7, 1968

Mary Hamlin

Mary Hamlin, Holton, Dies.
Holton.--Mary HAMLIN, 35, Holton, died Friday at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.
She was born Aug. 26, 1929, at Highwood, Ill., and lived at Holton for the last 13 years.
Mrs. Hamlin was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church at Holton.

Survivors include her husband, Donald Hamlin, four daughters, Mary Ann Hamlin, Debbie Hamlin, Ellen Hamlin, and Nancy Hamlin; two sons, Ralph Hamlin and David Hamlin, all of the home; four sisters, Mrs. Diane GARRITY, Highwood, Ill., Mrs. Margaret BAILEY, Baslow Lake, Wis., Miss Virginia QUINN, Calif., and Teresa QUINN, New York; and two brothers, George QUINN, Mundelein, Ill., and Bill Quinn, Waukegan, Ill.

Services arrangements are pending. Mercer Funeral Home of Holton is in charge of arrangements.
 
 

The Topeka Daily Capital
Saturday
July 3, 1965
 

Lewis Stafford Hamm

HAMM, LEWIS STAFFORD, son of George L. & Sarah W., aged 2 mos., 10 days, d. at Holton, June 15, 1860.

Topeka., Kansas State Record

June 23, 1860

 

Laura Ellen (Stanley) Hart

Laura Ellen Stanley was born in Cameron, Missouri, April 16, 1858, the daughter of Henry and Sallie Stanley. She died January 10, 1923 at the age of 64 years, 8 months and 25 days. She came to Kansas in her childhood, with her parents, 
who located in Leavenworth County. Later the family moved to Jackson  County and resided near Circleville. Here the deceased received her education and grew to womanhood. On October 31, 1878, she was united in marriage to Lair D. Hart, who died November 3, 1922. To this union eight sons were born, seven of whom survive. The names of these children are: Frank A. of Topeka; George E. of Westmoreland; Hugh  Clyde of Manchester, Kansas; Harry L. of Westmoreland; Fred of Portage, Wisconsin; William Bert of Westmoreland; Judson Beck of Topeka. Charley died in infancy. In addition to these sons there survive her 22 grandchildren; one brother John Green Stanley of San Diego, CA; four half-sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Rudy and Mrs. May Rudy of Soldier, KS; Miss Maude Stanley of Circleville and Mrs. Lou F French of Kansas City, KS. and one half-brother Henry Stanley. Mrs. Hart came with her husband and family to Westmoreland in November, 1887, since which time this city has been her home, except for one year spent in Denver, Colorado. Mrs. Hart became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church as a child and maintained an active and faithful membership to her death. In her fraternal activity she was a charter member of Veritas chapter No. 109, of the Order of the Eastern Star.

contributed by Cameron-Ashley Heath

A. B. Haubold

Holton Car Dealer, A.B. Haubold, Dies.

A.B. (Slim) HAUBOLD, veteran Holton automobile dealer, land owner and former representative to the State Legislature, died at Holton Wednesday after an illness of several months. He was 72.

Haubold was born Sept. 17, 1888, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Haubold, prominent farmers of Paxico. During World War I he taught automobile mechanics for the Army at Kansas City.

He operated his first garage at Maple Hill in 1919, moving from there to Eskridge in 1921. In 1924 he became a Chevrolet dealer and held the same franchise ever since.

Haubold moved to Holton in 1933 where he became assocaited with Harry Burnett in the automobile business. He purchased Burnett's interest in 1948.

He was married on Feb. 14, 1932 to Elsie HOCKHAUS of Alma. An infant son died at birth. Mrs. Haubold died April 14, 1955, and on Jan. 19, 1956, he was married to Mrs. Lena HAKES, of Topeka.

In addition to his widow, he is survived by three brothers, Carl Haubold of Wetumka, Okla., Gus Haubold of Long Beach, Calif.; and Joe Haubold, 1323 Oakland; two sisters, Mrs. Lena SUTTER and Mrs. Lottie CLARK, both of Paxico; a stepson, William HAKES, of Topeka; a step daughter, Mrs. Monace MADDER of Detroit, Mich.; and four step-grandchildren.
Haubold was prominent in the Holton community. He owned 1,320 acres of land in Jackson County and was a member of the Holton Masonic Lodge, a charge member of the Rotary Club and a former officer in the International U.S. 75 Association. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Kansas Livestock Association and The Farm Bureau.

He was a representative in the State Legislature from the 36th district for two terms.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Methodist Church in Holton Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Thursday
December 22, 1960
 

Frances E. (Newmaker) Heath

Mrs. Frances E. Heath Death
On January 27, 1927, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. L. Hart, in this city, with whom she reside for the part five years, Mrs. France Eliza Heath passed away.

Frances Eliza Newmaker was born in Mercer, Pennsylvania on April 15,  1852. At an early age gave her heart in the master and united with the Baptist church retaining her membership until her death, had gladly working in all organization for good wherever she lived.

On January 1, 1869, she was united in marriage with Jerome J. Heath, and with him came to Kansas forty seven years age with two children.  They located near Adams Peak in the county where four children were born.
Mrs. Heath met the privations and joys of life common to the early settlers and in that great company of pioneers there was on woman who gave more freely of her time and talents than the deceased. She was a woman of culture and refinement. The kind we boast as true American women, and aided in all movements to make men and women better and happier. She met the sorrows of life nobly and gave comfort and cheer and encouragement to all she met.
 

Her husband, and infant child and two sons, Charles Heath and Earl Heath preceded her to the other world. For such charters as Mrs. Heath we believe the other world will hold few surprises for her faith was ever sure and certain.
 

She leaves surviving her a son, Jerome A. Heath, of Harrison, Arkansas and two daughters, Mrs. E. M. White of Olsburg, Kansas, and Mrs. H. L. Hart of Westmoreland, Kansas, a number of children and grandchildren and a great circle of loving and admiring friends.

The funeral services were held at nine a.m. Saturday morning at the home of Mrs. Heath’s daughter, Mrs. H.L. Hart, where she had been living for some years. The services were conducted by Rev. W.E. Burdette, pastor of the M.E. church. The body was taken to Ottawa for burial and was accompanied by H. L. Hart, and family, Rev. Burdette, Mrs. E.C. Cree, Mrs. Fred Grutzmacher, and Cleve Zabel. The services at the cemetery were conducted by Dr. A.W. Elliot, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Ottawa, Mrs. Heath being a member of that church. Dr. Elliot was her pastor while she lived in Ottawa.
 

Card of Thanks
To the friends who brought cheer during the months of the illness of  our mother, Mrs. Frances E. Heath, and to those who so kindly helped or offered to help during the last few days, we extend our heartfelt 
thanks and appreciation.

J.A. Heath
Mrs. E.M. White
Mrs. H.L. Hart

Source: The Westmoreland Recorder
February 3, 1927
Westmoreland, Kansas

contributed by Cameron-Ashley Heath

[Note: Harry Lair HART b. 30 May 1883 (twin) Havensville, KS d. 10 Nov 1977  (buried Westmoreland Cem. Pottawatomie Co.)m. 22 June 1910 in Ottawa, KS. Bernice May HEATH b. 6 June 1885 Holton, Jackson Co. KS. d. 16  June 1964 KS. Bernice May Heath was the daughter of Jerome Josephus Heath b. 1845 Andover, Ashtabula Co. OH and his wife Frances Newmaker b. 1852 Sandy Lake, Mercer Co. PA. At the age of 26, Harry Lair Hart is still single, living as a lodger in a boardinghouse in 
Washington.D.C. and is working as a Clerk in the Treasury Dept. In  1920 at the age of 36, Harry L. Hart is living in Washington, D.C.  and lists that he is Asst Division Chief, Treasury Dept. Four of the  children are living with them in Washington DC.Harry and Bernice (Heath) Hart had the following children:
Betty HART b. 11 April 1911
Helen HART b.ca. 1912 Washington D.C.
Thomas HART b.ca. 1914 Washington D.C.
Donald HART b. 1915 Washington D.C
Laura Elizabeth HART b.4 April 1918 KS d. 11 May 1920  (Buried 
Westmoreland Cem. Pottawatomie Co. KS)
Harry Lair HART, JR. b. 1918
Mary Margaret HART b.1924]

 

George Albert Herron

George Albert HERRON, 76, 922 Jewell, former district manager of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of Kansas, died unexpectedly Tuesday in a Topeka hospital. Mr. Herron had been at his office as usual Monday when he became ill.
A native of Kansas, he was born in Holton, April 26, 1867. He attended the grade school in Circleville, then came to Topeka, where he was a student at the Topeka business college. For some time he was a clerk and bookkeeper for the Ettensen Clothing compnay. He had served as district manage for the A.O.U.W. of Kansas for several years under Dr. J.B. Graybill and had been a member of the order since 1911. He also had served as traveling state auditor of the A.O.U.W. ten years, retiring in February 1942. Mr Herron received his past masters' jewel for meritorious service in 1894. At the time of his death he was financial secretary of the A.O.U.W. No. 3, Topeka. For several years he was secretary and treasurer of the Field and Stream club.

He also was a member of the Topeka lodge No. 17, A.F. & A.M., Topeka Chapter No. 5, the Commandry and M.W.A. camp No 536.

He was married to Mamie Latiscia STONE, of Topeka, October 30, 1890.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mamie Latiscia Herron; one daughter, Mrs. P.E. LAHMAN, Cincinnati, O.; two grandchildren, Marie Ann Lahman and Robert Lahman, Cincinatti; one sister, Mrs. Dora JOHNSON, Chatsworth, Calif.; three brothers, Charles Herron, Kansas City, Mo., Walter Herron, Emporia, and William Herron, Los Angeles.

The Topeka State Journal
Wednesday
July 14, 1943

Leo Hersh

Holton.--Leo Dewey HERSH, 66, died of an apparent heart attack, Thursday, at his home here.
He was born Feb. 9, 1898 at Frankfort and spent most of his life in the Holton community. He was a retired painter.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Ellen Marie JONES, Holton, and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery.

The Topeka Capital-Journal
Friday
February 5, 1965
 

Bert C. Hinton

Holton.--Services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home here for Bert Clem HINTON, 81, who died Thursday at his home here.
He was born Jan. 22, 1884, at Wymore, Neb. He lived at Wichita 35 years before moving to Holton a year ago. He was a retired Santa Fe Railway carman.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Anna OWENS, San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Clara McNOWN, Phoenix, Ariz.; and three brothers, Noah Hinton, Fairview, Grover C. Hinton, Holton, and John Hinton, Loveland, Colo.
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Old Mission Cemetery at Wichita.

The Topeka Capital-Journal
Saturday
February 6, 1965

 

Lloyd Ingels.

Wetmore.--Funeral services for Lloyd C. Ingels who died Monday while working in a field on his farm, will be at 2 p.m. today in Chaney Mortuary at Horton. Burial will be in Netawaka Cemetery.
Mr. Ingels was driving a hay wagon on his farm located eight miles northwest of Wetmore when he apparently suffered a heart attack Monday.
He made his home in Wetmore. He was a school teacher before devoting his time entirely to farming.
He was born Feb.15, 1909 at Netawaka. He never married.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Emma Ingels, Wetmore and one brother, Merle Ingels, Horton.
 
 

The Topeka Daily Capital
Wednesday
June 2, 1965
 

Earl Johnson.

Wetmore.--Earl Dewey JOHNSON, 66, Wetmore, died Saturday in a Sabetha hospital after a short illness.
He was born May 18, 1899, at Decatur, Ark., and had lived in the Holton and Wetmore communities several years. He was a retired machine operator for the Magnolia Pipe Line Company.
Survivors include his wife, Aletha, of the home; a sistger, Myrtle JOHNSON, Tulsa, Okla.; and two brothers, Jay JOHNSON, and Lee JOHNSON, both of Decatur, Ark.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton. Burial will be in Granada Cemetery north of Wetmore in Nemaha County.

 
The Topeka Daily Capital
Sunday
August 1, 1965
 

Betha Josline
 

Holton.--Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Mercer Funeral Home here for Mrs. Bertha Emma JOSLIN, 84, Hoyt, who died Thursday in a nursing home here where she had lived the past three years. Burial will be in Hoyt Cemetery.
She was born July 23, 1883, in McLouth, and had spent most of her life in the Hoyt community. She was a member of the Baptist Church, Order of Eastern Star, and Rebekah Lodge, all in Hoyt.
Her husband, Cecil F. Joslin, preceded her in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. William D. BARNES, Lincoln, Neb.; two sisters, Mrs. Charles JACKSON, Holton, and Mrs. Edith HYATT, Scottsbluff, Neb.; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

(Note: Josline and Joslin typed as printed in newspaper.)
 
 

The Topeka Daily Capital
Saturday
March 23, 1968

John E. Kathrens II

John E. Kathrens II, 35, Holton, died Oct. 26, 2000 north of Holton as the result of a vehicle accident. He was born Sept. 11, 1965 at Holton, the son of John E. and Janice Fraser Kathrens. A lifelong Holton area resident, he was a farmer and stockman. He was a 1984 graduate of Holton High School. He was a member of the Jackson County Cooperative board of directors, serving as board chairman, and a member of the Jackson County Livestock Association. He attended First United Methodist Church in Holton. He married Denise Hart Sept. 10, 1988 in Greeley, Colo. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Courtney Kathrens, of the home; his parents, John and Janice Kathrens, Holton; a brother, Dan Kathrens, Otis; three sisters, Cindy Kathrens, Onaga, Pat Korte and Sharon Hochard, both of Holton. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Oct. 28 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Courtney Kathrens Education Fund, sent in care of Denison State Bank in Holton.

Holton Recorder
Oct 26 2000

 

Mrs. Floye (Price) Kaul

Holton.--Mrs. Floye KAUL, 89, Holton, died Sunday morning at a hospital here.
Mrs. Kaul was born July 9, 1875, at Leesville, Ohio. She lived in the Holton community since the age of two. Her husband, Harry Kaul, died Feb. 10, 1956.

Mrs. Kaul was a member of the Bookmen Library, Qui Vive Club and the St. Ceclia Music Club, all of Holton.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Barrett WILSON, Holton, and Mrs. Gordon WILSON, Clay Center; and one grandson.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, with burial in Holton Cemetery.

The Topeka Capital-Journal
Monday
March 1, 1965

[Additional information on Kaul  ancestors, including photos, can be found here.]

 

Ellen M. Kennedy

Holton.--Mrs. Ellen M. KENNEDY, 84, Holton, died Sunday in a Holton hospital after a brief illness.
Mrs. Kennedy was born Aug. 13, 1883, in Soldier, Kan. She had lived most of her life in Holton. She had been a member of the St. Dominic Catholic Church, Holton, and the church Altar Society.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Leonard Nellie RILEY, Holton; two sons, John H. Kennedy, 1930 Seabrook, Topeka, and Paul F. Kennedy, Huntington Park, Calif.; two brothers, Harry KING, Center, Colo., and Carl King, Cathedral City, Calif.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Dominic Catholic Church, Holton. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Holton.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Monday
March 11, 1968
 

Emmett Kidney

Holton.--Emmett KIDNEY, 70, Holton, died Sunday morning in his home. He had had an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Kidney was born Aug. 23, 1897, in Circleville. He had lived most of his life in Holton. He had been a carpenter many years. He was a veteran of World War I, having served in Company B, 137th Infantry, 35th Division. He was a member of the American Legion, Holton, and the VFW, Belton, Mo. He was a retired member of the Holton volunteer fire department.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Kidney of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Anne WHITTINGTON, 2403 Virginia, Topeka; four sons, Milton Kidney Jr., La Puente, Calif., Joe Kidney, Belton, Mo., and Forrest Kidney, Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Leatha TREMO, Madison, Wisc.; two brothers, Scott Kidney, Ottawa, and Guy Kidney, Kansas City, Kan.; 18 grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mercer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Monday
March 4, 1968

Anders Jensen

Anders Jensen Dies in Mayetta.
Mayetta.--Anders Clarence JENSEN, 64, Mayetta, died Wednesday in his home of an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Jensen was born Aug. 1, 1903, in Mayetta. he was a veteran of World War II. He was a retired Santa Fe Railway bridge builder. Following his retirement he had farmed near Mayetta.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Esther SHOFF, 314 California, Topeka; and four brothers, James Jensen and Viggo Jenson, both of Mayetta; Otis Jesen, 1620 Lott, Topeka, and Thorvald Jensen, Palo Verda, Calif.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in Topeka cemetery.
 

The Topeka Daily Capital
Friday
March 22, 1968
 

Mrs. Bessie Klahr

Holton.--Mrs. Bessie Butler KLAHR, 79, Netawaka, died here Saturday in a hospital where she had been a patient about six weeks.

She was born Sept. 16, 1888, at Whiting and spent most of her life in the Netawaka community. She had been a member of Netawaka Methodist Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Modine OXANDALE, Netawaka; two sisters, Mrs. George ETHERIDGE, 303 Mimosa Lane, and Mrs. Perle BRUMFIELD, 3726 Sena Drive, both in Topeka; and two granddaughters.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in Netawaka Cemetery.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Sunday
March 31, 1968
 

Mrs. Harry Lemon

Mrs. Harry LEMON, 56, died Wednesday at there home in Maple Hill.
She was born August 16, 1886, in Horton and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert CUSIC. She was married December 21, 1905, in Fairbury, Neb., and went to Maple Hill to make their home.

July 29, 1943

 

Francis Levier

Francis LEVIER, about 28, died unexpectedly late Thursday night in the county jail. He was brought to the jail Tuesday apparently suffering from a mental ailment and had been under the care of a physician since. An autopsy revealed that death was from lobar pneumonia. Levier formerly was a Golden Gloves boxer and afterward fought several professional fights as a heavyweight. He was born near Mayetta and spent his early life there.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Saturday
March 24, 1951

James H. Lloyd

James H. LLOYD, 78, of Denison, died Monday in Holton hospital.
Born Aug. 14, 1882, in Wales, England, he came to the United States in 1901 and had lived in Jackson county 35 years. He was a member of the Episcopal Church.
Survivors incldue the widow, Mrs. Pearl Lloyd of Denison; two sons, William D. Lloyd, of Holton, and Robert Lloyd of Milner, N.D.; a brother, Albert Lloyd of Topeka, and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Mercer Funeral Home at Holton. Burial will be in the Denisoon Cemetery.

 

The Topeka Daily Capital
Tuesday
December 20, 1960

Isaac Magers

Isaac Magers was born at Des Moines, Iowa on May 5, 1852, and died at Holton, Kansas, Oct. 31, 1944 being 92 years, 5 months and 26 days old. He grew to manhood at Marshalltown, Iowa, and came to Kansas in about 1873, when 21 years old. He took a homestead at McPherson, Kan. In these pioneer days he spent much time driving cattle over the old Chisholm trail to Iowa. He loved cattle and outdoor life and followed farming as a business. He moved from McPherson, Kan., to Hebron, Nebr., In 1893 he was married to Lucina Daugherty, later they moved to Plato, Mo., and returned in fourteen years to Jackson County, Kan. The rest of his life was spent on the Indian reservation, southwest of Holton, until failing health compelled him to retire to town six years ago. Besides the wife he leaves ten children: Edna Aikens, Washington state, Vernie Stringlas, Hutchinson, Kan.; Ella Roberts, Topeka, Kans.; Charles H. Magers, Payette, Idaho; Thomas Magers, Topeka, Kan.; Albert Magers, Wilsonville, Neb.; Francis Magers, (U.S. Navy) Alaska; Jessie Marshall, Emmett, Kan.; Roy Magers, Mayetta, Kan.; Dora Stringlas, Hutchinson, Kan. There are also forty grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A son, Clarence, died in Oregon in 1924 and Carl of Holton in 1924. The burial service was conducted from the Gabel-McAsey Mortuary on Nov. 5, 1944 by Rev. W.R. Reeves, of the First Baptist church. Miss Christina Stoll and Rose Jacobs sang accompanied by Mrs. Mercer. The pall bearers were Cecil Bowser, Ora Bowser, Geo. Taylor, Warner Coffin, Joe McClintock and Chas. Morrisey.
Burial was in the Holton cemetery.

The Jackson County Signal

Nov. 23, 1944

 

Lucina Amy Magers

Lucina Amy Magers died at the home of her daughter, Ella Roberts in Centralia, Kansas, on Thursday, Jan. 29, at the age of 78 years, 2 mo's and 7 days. Lucina Magers was the second of ten children born to Dawson and Margaret Daugherty of Holton, Kansas.

On Oct. 12, 1894 she was united in marriage to Isaac Magers at Hebron, Nebr. To this union was born 12 children, eleven of whom are living; six daughters, Verna and Dora Stringos of Hutchinson, Kans.; Jesse Marshall, Emmett, Kans.; Ella Roberts, Centralia, Kansas; Irene McClintock, Holton, Kansas; Edna Aikens, Kent, Wash.; and 5 sons, Roy Magers of Mayetta, Kans.; Tom of Topeka, Kans.; Henry of Payette, Idaho; Francis of Moses Lake, Wash.; and Albert of Montana. Mrs. Magers was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 31, 1944 and by her son Carl on June 25, 1939. Besides immediate members of her family one sister, Mrs. Margaret Davis of Solomon, Kansas, 48 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren. The funeral was held at the McAsey Mortuary on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Henderson of Hutchinson Kans. had charge of the services. Burial was in the Holton Cemetery beside her husband and son. Active pall bearers were grandsons, Larry Marshall of Emmett, Edward Magers of Topeka, and Keith Magers of Junction City, and nephews, Dawson and Galen McClain of Holton, and Gary Wilson of Holton.

Holton Recorder

Feb. 9, 1948.

 

Ellen Masquas

Ellen MASQUAS, a young indian woman died on the reserve last Friday morning. The funeral took place Sunday many friends attending.

The Mayetta Herald
Thursday
February 9, 1911

 

Raymond Massey
 

Holton.--Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home here for Raymond Talton MASSEY, 53, Kansas City, who died Friday in a Kansas City hospital. He had pneumonia and a liver ailment. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery.
He was born Sept. 25, 1911 in Denison and grew up in the Denison community. He was a barber in Topeka many years before moving to Kansas City about 10 years ago. He was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include two sons, Brooke and Billie, both of Richmond, Calif.; two brothers, Guy, Holton; Jack, Denison and two sisters, Mrs. Luella DRAYER, Kansas City, and Mrs. Ruth B. RAMSEY, 1123 N. Jackson, Topeka.

The Topeka Capital-Journal
Saturday
March 6, 1965
 

Thomas McCrory

Thomas McCrory, Holton, 84, Dies.
Funeral services at 2 p.m. Monday at the Reformed Presbyterian Church at Denison for Thomas McCRORY, 84, Holton, who died Thursday in a nursing home here.
He was born July 6, 1880 at Denison and spent most of his life in the Denison community. He was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church at Denison. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lora McCrory, of the home; a son, Harold McCrory, Denison; three sisters, Mrs. Maggie DOWNIE, Onaga, Mary McCrory, Holton, and Mrs. Alice FARIS, Mayetta; two brothers, Albert McCrory and Charles McCrory, both of Mayetta; and two grandchildren.
Burial will be in Denison Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home at Holton is in charge of arrangements.

The Topeka Capital-Journal
Saturday
February 6, 1965

Elisabeth Myers

Obituary.
Elisabeth MYERS was born September 12, 1825 at New Market, Virginia. Her parents moved to Philipi, West Virginia, where in May 23rd, 1850, Elisabeth was united in marriage to E.E. TUTT, who survives her.
To this union ten children were born, six of whom are living and were present at the funeral. They are Louis M. TUTT, Bonner Springs, Mrs. Clara GEPHART, Mrs. Laura BURNETT, and J.E. TUTT, Valley Falls, and Miss Ida M. TUTT of Holton and Harry W. Tutt at home.
In 1869 the family moved to Jackson county, Kansas, which has since been the parental home and where the golden wedding of Father and Mother Tutt was celebrated ten years ago.
Besides the bereaved husband and sorrowing children, Mrs. Tutt is survived by three brothers, well and favorably known in eastern Kansas, Ireneus C. MYERS, of Dension, Judge Louis M. MYERS, of Valley Falls and John Q. MYERS, of Holton.
 
 

The Valley Falls New Era
Jefferson Count
Thursday
November 19, 1910

I.C. Myers

I.C. Myers Dead.
The sad intelligence was given out early Monday morning that the grim reaper had called that citizen of sterling worth, I.C. Myers home. He passed the portals of that undiscovered country at an early hour in the day after 73 years of fighting the battle of life. Honored and respected by all who knew him he lived so near to nature that when called to his Maker he was found duly prepared and worthy.
Born in Virginia he early moved to the west and one of the pioneers of this section. He served with distinction and valor during the rebellion. The esteem in which he was held among neighbors is testified by his repeated selection to offices of honor and trust, at the time of his death he being trustee for Cedar township. Outspoken and honest there was never any question as to what Rene Myers would do if he understood it.
The funeral was held at the Cedar Valley church Tuesday at 11 o'clock and was attended by a throng of friends and neighbors desirous of offering a parting tribute to a life so grand and complete. Interment was made in the Coleman cemetery where under the clods of mother earth sleeps the clay of one all who knew him loved, honored and respected. The bereaved ones have the sincere sympathy of all and their grief is shared by all.

The Mayetta Herald
Thursday
 February 16, 1911 

Bertha Noggle

Holton.--Mrs. Bertha NOGGLE, 86, Holton, died at a hospital here Thursday.
She was born Nov. 16, 1878 at Toledo, Ohio, and spent most of her life in the Larkinburg and Denison communities before moving to Holton six years ago. She was a member of the Methodist Church at Arrington.
Survivors include two sons, Charles BRENNER, Holton, and Ralph BRENNER, Arrington; three sisters, Mrs. George BOLINGER, Effingham, Mrs. Elizabeth SOTH, Tama, Iowa, and Mrs. Charles JONES, Atchison; two brothers, Jerome JINKS, Arrington and Don Jinks, Carlyle; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in Muscotah Cemetery.

The Topeka Capital-Journal
Friday
February 5, 1965
 

Emary Leroy Negonsott

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John NEGONSOTT, died Monday, February 29th, and was buried Tuesday morning. The drum service being used. The little one was ten and one half months old and death was caused by pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Negonsott have the sympathy of a host of friends who console with them in their bereavement.

The Mayetta Herald
Thursday
February 23, 1911

 

Mary Edna Nuzman Olds

Mary Edna Nuzman was born at Soldier, Jackson Co. Kans., Nov., 20th 1879 and died June 2, 1906, aged 27 years, 6 months and twelve days. She was the oldest daughter of Lewis Nuzman, and sister of Arthur Nuzman; her mother died when she was a child. In her girlhood days she united with the M. E. church of which she was still a member. In May, 1903, she was married to John E. Olds who with one little daughter (Merle Olds Anders) is left to mourn her loss. Her sickness was short, only one week, and her death came as a great shock to her family and friends. The funeral services were held Saturday ;evening at 5 o'clock from the M. E. church, Rev. Rousey conducting the services. The pall bearers were six young ladies dressed in white with black hats and gloves. The casket was covered with flowers and all that was mortal was followed by an unusually large number of relatives and friends to whom Edna was held in high esteem. Hers was one of those kindly dispositions that always keep their friends. For the bereaved ones sympathy is expressed by all.
Card of thanks
 

Allow me to use space in the Clipper to express my heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends for their loving kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of my wife.

Yours respectfully, John E Olds

The Clipper,

Date Unknown

 

Robert Alexander Plumb

Obituary from
 

Robert Alexander Plumb was born in Lawrence County, Missouri, Mary 29, 1846, and died at his home near Circleville, Kan., April 24, 1919, aged 73 years, 10 months and 25 days. He grew to manhood in Missouri and in the spring of the trying days of 1863, he sought a new home on the free plains of Kansas, locating at Circleville. He afterwards moved to Holton and lived here for ten years. He was married to Nancy L. McCans on Jan. 19, 1868. To this union were born six children, Charles N., who died in infancy; Max E., who dies at 7 years of age; C. Clinton, of near Circleville; Fred E., who dies at the age of 24; Margaret Abilene, now of Horton, and Robert A., still at the home farm. their mother dies June 6, 1889. On Sept. 22, 1891, he was married to Anna Irby. To this union were born two children, both dying in infancy. On Feb. 8, 1911, she preceded him to the other world, leaving a host of friends earned by a beautiful Christian life of service. On Nov. 26, 1912, he married Hattie Grier, of Seneca, Kan. When a boy he united with the Methodist church and remained in close relation all his life, filling with credit every duty assigned him. In 1881 he bought and located on the farm one-half mile west of the Pea Ridge church, and his life and family have been useful and active in all social and church affairs. Race prejudice was never know in his case, as the real man within overshadowed the outward appearance. He leaves three children and eight grandchildren to call him blessed. His funeral was conducted by his former pastor, M.G. Hamm, assisted by his present pastor, Rev. Franks, of Circleville. The many beautiful floral tributes faintly hinted as the love and esteem in which he was held. He was laid to rest in the Holton cemetery and will long be remembered as one of the best citizens and neighbors of the community in which he lived. Deep sympathy and real sorrow are expressed at his loss. M.G.H.
 

Holton Recorder

late April 1919
 

Elmer Price

Elmer Price Dies at Age 71; Rites Saturday. Funeral for Elmer PRICE, 71, a resident of Topeka 13 years, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Hagge Funeral Home at Valley Falls with burial in the Nortonville Cemetery.

He died Wednesday in a Topeka nursing home. He lived in Topeka after retiring from railroad employment.
Mr. Price was born Jan. 18, 1890, on a farm near Effingham.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert CROOKS of Memphis, Tex.; three brothers, Walter Price of Hiawatha, Joe Price of Manhattan and Ross Price of Holton; and three children.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Friday
July 28, 1961

Irving Proctor

Irving Proctor Dies After Long Illness.
Holton.--Irving L. Proctor, 80, died at the Holton hospital Tuesday after a lengthy illness.
He was born Sept. 22, 1881, at Clarinda, Iowa. He moved here from Muscotah 32 years ago. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Proctor was a member of Holton Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sadie, of the home; three sons, Ivan, Kenneth, and Charles, all of Holton; four daughters, Mrs. Wilma RICE, Muscotah; Mrs. Peggy BRANSON, Denver; Mrs. Etta CHAMBERS, Atchison, and Mrs. Betty NELSON, Holton; two half-sisters, Mrs. Myrtle BLEECHER and Mrs. Edith FRIEND, both of Long Beach, Calif., 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Holton Christian Church with burial in Holton Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home is in charge.
 

The Topeka Daily Capital
Wednesday
June 2, 1965
 

Emma Rafter

Emma Rafter, Holton, Dies.
Holton.--Mrs. Emma RAFTER, 90, a resident of the Holton community all her life, died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rachel MAIER, Mayetta.
Mrs. Rafter was born Sept. 22, 1874 near Holton. She attended Holton schools and the old Campbell College here. She was a member of the Holton Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Ernest Rafter, 1259 Lane, Topeka; three other daughters besides Mrs. Maier, Mrs. Mary KAUL, Holton, Mrs. Evelyn LENTZ, Mesa, Ariz., and Mrs. Cora FETROW, Germantown, Md., 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Services arrangements are pending at Mercer Funeral Home here.
 

The Topeka Daily Capital
Thursday
June 3, 1965

Mrs. Nels Rasmussen

Mrs. Nels RASMUSSEN, 63, a resident of Holton all her life, died Thursday in a Topeka hospital. She was born in Holton, August 31, 1879, and was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Holton. She is survived by her husband, Nels Rasmussen and a daughter, Grace Rasmussen, both of Holton.
 

The Topeka State Journal
Friday
July 30, 1943

Myrtle Riederer

Holton.--Mrs. Myrtle RIEDERER, 77, Holton,died Friday morning in a Topeka hospital.
She was born April 9, 1888 in Jackson County, where she was a life long resident.
Mrs. Riederer was a member of Holton Presbyterian Church, and the Order of the Eastern Star here.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lamonta RAWLINGS, Holton; three sisters, Mrs. Hannah GIDEON, 1315 Lincoln, Mrs. May SEGRIST, 700 W. 11th, and Mrs. Maude WOODWORTH, 3115 Westover Road, all in Topeka; and three brothers, Mora Gideon, 2218 Kenilworth Court, Topeka, Lloyd Gideon, Holton, and Oscar Gideon, Emmett.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home here with burial in Holton Cemetery.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Saturday
May 1, 1965
 

Arthur Richards.

Holton.--Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home here for Arthur J. RICHARDS, 78, Holton, who died Friday in an Onaga hospital. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery.
He was born Aug. 18, 1886, at Bunker Hill, Ill., and spent most of his life in the Mayetta and Holton communities. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen Lodge at Holton. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Meta, of the home; a son, George Richards, Holton; two daughters, Opal Richards, San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Rosanna O'BRIEN, Pioneer, Calif.; two sistes, Mrs. Carrie HEINMEYER, Staunton, Ill., and Mrs. Elizabeth GOESMAN, St. Louis, Mo., and three grandchildren.
 

The Topeka Daily Capital
Sunday
August 1, 1965
 

Donald Russell Rhoda

SERVICES TODAY FOR DON RHODA
Funeral services for the late Donald Russell Rhoda were held this afternoon at the Community Methodist church with Rev. George Sanders officiating Burial was in the local cemetery, with the Shelby Masonic Lodge conducting graveside services. Don, who has been in poor health for the past two years, passed away at his home Monday evening following a sudden heart attack. He was born in Soldier, Jackson Co., Kansas January 5, 1900, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rhoda, who preceded him in death. His father passed away July 15, 1947 and his mother followed six months later, February 15, 1948. He attended schools in Kansas and graduated from high school in O'Dell, Nebraska. A veteran of World War I, he entered the service in 1917. Prior to his arrival in Montana in 1923, he taught school in Kansas. He and Irma Gunter were married at the Community Methodist Church in Shelby, Sep 2, 1923. They spent several years at various places in Wyoming, returning to Shelby in 1945. On August 1, 1945 they established the Rhoda Floral Co., which they have operated since. The deceased was a member of Castle Rock Lodge No. 45 A.F. and A.M. of Midwest, WY., a Shriner and Royal Arch Mason as well as a member ofB.P.O.E. Recently at Bozeman, he was appointed District Representative for unit 11 of the Floral Telegraph Delivery and was to have taken office August1. Surviving are his wife, Irma, a son, Donald Robert, and two grandchildren, Donna Roberta, age 8 and Brusan, age 2, all of Shelby.

Shelby Promotor

Thursday

July 22, 1954

Nel Rhoda

SERVICES FOR MRS. NEL RHODA THURSDAY AT 3
Another of Shelby's pioneer residents passed on about 2 a.m. Sunday morning when Mrs. Nel Rhoda, wife of the late Frank Rhoda, died in the St. Mary's Hospital in Conrad. Funeral sevices are scheduled for Thursday afternoon at the Community Methodist church and interment will be beside her husband in the local cemetery. Mr. Rhoda passed away on July 15, 1947, just seven months prior to the death of Mrs. Rhoda. Mrs. Rhoda was born February 15, 1877 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas and was 71 years of age at the time of her death. She was united in marriage to Frank Rhoda on March 9, 1898. They lived at Lincoln, Nebraska for a number of years, then moved to Thermopolis WY before coming to Shelby. The family moved to Shelby in 1923 during the start of the oil boom and have made their home here since that time. Mrs. Rhoda who had been in failing health for a number of years worked incessantly at the green house on the north side. About 10 days ago she became ill and her case was diagnosed as uremic poisoning Wednesday and she was taken to the Conrad hospital and failed to overcome the effects of the rapidly spreading poison. Survivors include their only son, Don; one grandson, Don Jr., and one great grandchild, Donna Roberta, besides a host of friends and neighbors.
 

Shelby MT Promoter

17 Feb 1948
 

Emma Robson

Holton.--Mrs. Emma C. ROBSON, 71, Mayetta, died Saturday in a hospital here where she had been a patient for about 10 days.
She was born April 10, 1894 at Mayetta and spent most of her life in the Mayetta community. She was a member of the Methodist Church and Order of Easter Star, both at Mayetta.
Survivors include her husband, Will Robson, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Lou COX, Alma; four sister, Mrs. Louise ZEHRING, Turlock, Calif.; Mrs. Aug SIMON, 1939 Seabrook, Topeka, Mrs. Rose SNYDER, 1117 Watson, Topeka, and Mrs. Elsie LYNCH, 1126 Oakland, Topeka; and one granddaughter.
Mercer Funeral Home at Holton is in charge of arrangements.

The Topeka Capital-Journal
Sunday
April 3, 1966

 

Lela Roswall

Holton.--Mrs. Lela N. ROSWALL, 83, Holton, died Friday in a Holton hospital.
She was born Jan. 8, 1882, in Gallatin, Mo. She lived in Little Rock, Ark., before moving to Holton 27 years ago. She was a member of the Methodist Church, Holton.
Survivors include two brothers, Frank W. HAMILTON, Holton and Lewis B. Hamilton, Hutchinson.
Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, Burial will be in Clarence Cemetery, Clarence, Mo.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Saturday
March 6, 1965
 
 

Mrs Minnie Helen Sanders

Mrs. Minnie Helen SAUNDERS, 67, a resident of Topeka for 18 years, died Tuesday at her home, 400 East Laurent.
Born Decemeber 28, 1875, in Cleveland, O., she lived in Holton for 35 years before coming to Topeka. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors and of the Kansas Avenue Methodist church.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Phyllis HOGAN, of the home, and Mrs. Edward BEAMAN, Topeka; five sons, A.F. Saunders, Charles A. Saunders and L.D. Saunders, all of Topeka; George L. Saunders, of Coffeville, and Lt. Robert S. Saunders, United States Army; one brother, Fred WETZEL, San Bernadia, Calif., two sisters, Mrs. Charles CHRYSLER, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Olive THOMASON, Monterey, Calif.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The Topeka State Journal
Tuesday
July 20, 1943

Richard Scandland

Holton.--Services for Richard James SCANDLAND, 61, Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Holton, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home here with burial in Holton Cemetery. He died Tuesday in a Long Beach hospital.
He was born June 29, 1903, in Brown County, Ill. He lived most of his life in the Holton and Topeka communities. He lived at Long Beach, Calif., the past six years.He was employed as an orthopedic shoe repairman.
Mr. Scandland was a member of Holton Christian Church.
Survivors include a stepdaughter, Mrs. Noel MONTGOMERY, Arrington; his mother, Mrs. Guy SCANDLAND, 5400 W. 7th, and a brother, Perry Scandland, 2726 Pennsylvania, both in Topeka.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Saturday
May 1, 1965

John M. Schlodder

Holton.--John Martin SCHLODDER, 74, Holton, died in his home Saturday of an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Schlodder was born June 5, 1893, in Ft. Madison, Iowa. He was a retired farmer and had lived in Holton most of his life. He was a member of the Holton Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hazel Schlodder of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Clyde Louise FERNKOPF, Circleville, and Mrs. Leonard Mary Ann NISSEN, Wetmore; a son, John Schlodder, Jr., Holton; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie SCHWANKE, Lecompton, Miss Mabel Schlodder and Miss Grace Schlodder, both of 920 Cambridge, Topeka; four brothers, Fred Schlodder, 4003 N. Central, Topeka, Frank Schlodder, and Dewey Schlodder, both of 920 Cambridge, Topeka, and Albert Schlodder, Holton; 11 grandchildren.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Heart Fund.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Monday
March 11, 1968

James Shelby
THE SHELBY EXCHANGE
Hunt Star RT Box 234
Ingram, TX 78025-9704

James SHELBY, living four miles Southwest of this city, and who has been very ill for some months past, died Tuesday evening and was buried yesterday. Several of Mr SHELBYs friends from this neighborhood attended the funeral.

Holton Recorder-Express, Holton, Kansas

17 August 1876, Page 8, Column 2.

 

Nancy Shelby

THE SHELBY EXCHANGE
Hunt Star RT Box 234
Ingram, TX 78025-9704

Nancy SHELBY was born in Pennsylvania, May 25, 1805 and died at her son's, five miles Northwest of Holton, August 8, 1886. She, in company with her parents when quite young, moved to Brown County, Ohio, and was married to Thomas SHELBY, February 28, 1833. She and her husband both united with the M.E. Church in that place and remained constant members. They moved with their family in 1865, to Greene Co, Illinois, and thence to Jackson County, Kansas in 1870. Her husband died in 1873 and her son in 1876. Mother SHELBY was a great sufferer. Her funeral was preached at the Carmel School-house, Sunday, August 22, 1886. A large company of friends were present. Her remains rest in the cemetery on the parallel in this county.

Holton recorder, Holton, KS

26 Aug 1886, page 8, Column 4

 

Robert I. Shelby Sr

Robert I. SHELBY Sr, 69, Falls Village, Conn., died Thursday, Aug 2, 1990, in a Sharon, Conn. hospital.
Mr SHELBY was a grocer in Holton [KS] and later in California for 35 years before he moved to Connecticut 11 months ago. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was born Aug 24, 1920, at Holton, the son of Robert H. and Chelcia Agnes (FISHER) SHELBY. Mr SHELBY was a member of the United Methodist Church in Hacienda Heights, Calif. He was married to Betty Jean FRAZEY May 9, 1942, at Holton. She died in October 1987. Survivors include a daughter, Lynne SHELBY, Falls Village, CT, a son Robert SHELBY Jr, San Diego, CA; a sister, Doris ROUTH, Torrance, CA; two brothers, Paul SHELBY, Topeka, and the Rev. Donald SHELBY, Santa Monica, CA; and three grandchildren.
Services were at 1pm Monday in Mercer Funeral Home. Burial was in Holton Cemetery.

Aug 1990, name of newspaper unknown

 

Thomas Beam Shelby

Obituary
(newspaper unk, date Oct 1949)
Thomas Beam SHELBY, son of John Orr and Nancy Elinor (HOWLAND)SHELBY, was born in Carrollton, Green County, Illinois, December 31, 1866. He died in Manhatten, Kansas, October 3, 1949 at the age of 82. His parents moved to Kansas in 1870 and settled in the Holton vicinity. He was married to Ora Belle HANNUM of Soldier, Kansas on September 9, 1891. They were parents of six children. One son, Robert Henry, preceded him in death in 1940. His wife died December 14, 1918. Mr SHELBY pioneered the Cherokee Strip in 1893 near Bison, Oklahoma. He returned to Kansas in 1911 and spent his remaining years in Jackson and Riley Counties. Since 1919, he has lived in and near Manhatten, Kansas.
During the past four years he has lived with his daughter, Mrs Hattie HILL. He was a member of the Methodist Church at Soldier, Kansas since early manhood. Surviving nearest relatives are five children: Mrs Hattie HILL, Mrs Irene PLUMBERG of Manhatten, Mrs Gladys THOMPSON, of Wasego, Earl SHELBY of Edwardsville, and Jesse SHELBY of Waco, Texas. 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

 

Hazel V. Schlodder

Holton.--Mrs. Hazel Viola SCHLODDER, 75, Holton, died Wednesday in her home of an apparent heart attack.
Mrs. Schlodder was born Oct. 15, 1902, in Nortonville. She had lived in Holton most of her life. She was a member of Liberty Community Circle, Pleasant Grove Ladies Aid, and Holton Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Clyde FERNKOPF, Circleville, and Mrs. Leonard NISSEN, Wetmore; a son, John Schlodder, Jr., Holton; four sisters, Mrs. Lucy WHEELER, Willow Springs, Mo., Miss Marie RAY, Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. Dorothy THOMAS, Shawnee, and Mrs. Luella THORNTON, Overland Park; a brother, Roy RAY, Overland Park; and 11 grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery.
 

The Topeka Daily Capital
Thursday
March 28, 1968

Mrs. Julia Ann Smith

Mrs. Julia Ann SMITH, 89, of 726 Arter, early Kansas pioneer, died Monday in a local hospital.

She was born in Charleston, W. Va., October 16, 1854, and when ten years old came to Kansas with her parents who settled in Holton. She resided in that community 45 years, then came to Topeka where she had lived since. She was a member of the United Brethren church.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ella EPLING and Mrs. Bessie CARSON, Topeka, and Mrs. Effie KELSEY, Oakland, Calif.; six sons, W.H., Jess, John, Jim and Charles Smith, Topeka, and Irvin Smith, Visalia, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Alma MEDLOCK, Larkingburg, Kan.; 49 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
 

The Topeka State Journal
Tuesday
July 6, 1943

Effie Smyth

Services for Mrs. Effie Shirley SMYTH, 81, 2145 Maryland, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home with burial in Holton Cemetery. She died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital after a short illness.

She was born July 13, 1884, at Grantville and had lived in Topeka since 1938.

Mrs. Smyth was a member of the Grantville Methodist Church.

Her husband Charles H. Smyth died in 1947.

Survivors include two sons, Dandford H. Smyth, Wichita, and Brig. Gen. Philip W. Smyth, 2145 Maryland; two brothers, George SHIRLEY and Arch SHIRLEY, both of Grantville; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
 

The Topeka Daily Capital
Thursday
September 2, 1965
 

Effie Spiker.

Holton.--Mrs. Effie SPIKER, 86, Holton, died Tuesday at a hospital here.
She was born Jan. 20, 1879 at Larkinburg and spent all her life in Jackson County. She was a member of the First Christian Church at Holton.
Survivors include a son, Marvin W. Spiker, Hoyt; a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie LANNING, Western Springs, Ill.; a brother, Harlan GREEN, 2023 E. 10th in Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Nora SMITH, 1195 Webster in Topeka and Mrs. Mattie LAW, Kansas City, Kan.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday Mercer Funeral Home at Holton with burial in Holton Cemetery.

The Topeka Daily Captial
Wednesday
May 5, 1965

Elizabeth Starr

Early Kansan Elizabeth Starr Is Dead at 94.
Holton.--Mrs. Elizabeth (Lizzie) STARR, 94, died Saturday in a hospital here.
She was born May 20, 1870 at Soldier and spent all her life at Soldier before moving to Holton nine years ago. She was member of Soldier Christian Church.
Her husband, Henry, died in 1944.
Survivors include four sons, Charles Starr, Holton; James Starr, Lawrence; Hugh Starr, Phillipsburg; Paul Starr, Dodge City; a daughter, Mrs. Mona COULSON, Colton, Ore., 18 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton with burial in Soldier Cemetery.

The Topeka Capital-Journal
Sunday
February 7, 1965
 

Margaret Sumner

Graveside services Saturday for Margaret Kathryn SUMNER, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sumner, 1186 Medford, who died shortly after birth Friday in a Topeka hospital.

Besides her parents, survivors include two grandmothers, Mrs. Emily PAPPAN, Hoyt, and Mrs. Josephine Sumner, Louisville.
Burial was in St. Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Hoyt. Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, was in charge.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Sunday
March 10, 1968

H.G. Talcott

H.G. Talcott Passes Away.

"Uncle" Harrison TALCOTT died at his home Thursday morning at 3:30 o'clock, after an illness of several months. All his children except S.A. Talcott of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Mrs. Clara WARD of Wayetta, were with him at the time of his death. In the deaht of Mr. Talcott loses one of her oldest and most respected citizens. Funeral services will be held from the old Talcott resident today (Friday) at 2:30 p.m.
 

The Mayetta Herald
Thursday
February 2, 1911
 

Frank S. Tholl.

St. Marys.--Frank S. THOLL, 77, St. Marys, died Monday, from injuries received in a tractor-truck accident near here.
Mr. Tholl was born Aug. 27, 1887 at Hanover. He farmed all his life. He resided in Emmett until 1962 and had lived in St. Marys since.
Mr. Tholl and his wife Liddie celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary in February. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys.
He is survived by his wife, of the home; two sons, Eugene F. Tholl, Rossville, Leo G. Tholl of Emmett; one sister, Mrs. Katie SCHMELZLE, Seneca; two brothers, Thomas Tholl, Atchison and Peter Tholl, 1119 Watson, Topeka; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Requiem high mass will be sung at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Rev. Edward Thro, S.J., will officiate.
Verschelben Funeral Home in St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.
 

The Topeka Daily Capital
Tuesday
August 3, 1965

 

John Thomas

John Thomas Dead at 99; Rites Friday.
Holton.--John E. THOMAS, 99, Wetmore, died Tuesday in a nursing home at Wetmore after a long illness.
Born Oct. 8, 1865, in Wales, England, he came to the United States when he was nine. He was retired farmer in the Wetmore community most of his life.

Mr. Thomas was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and the Methodist church, both at Wetmore.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Geuendolyn GLACKER, Wichita, and Mrs. Ruth ZIEGLER, Evanston, Ill.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be a 10 a.m. Friday at Wetmore Methodist Church with burial in Wetmore Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home of Holton is in charge of arrangements.
 

The Topeka Daily Capital
Wednesday
August 4, 1965
 

Frank H. Thompson

F. Thompson Dies In Holton.
Holton.--Frank H. THOMPSON, 88, died Saturday at his home here after a long illness.
He was born Sept. 13, 1876, at Portis in Osborne County. He lived in the Ontario community north of Circleville in Jackson County 50 years. He had lived in Holton the past eight years. He was a member of teh Ontario Methodist Church. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mabel, of the home; a son, Ralph F. Thompson, Alexandria, Va.; a sister, Mrs. Ellen BUTRUM, Texarkana, Ark., and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton. Burial will be in Ontario Cemetery.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Sunday
August 1, 1965
 

Harvey Thone

Holton.--Harvey William THONE, 69, died Wednesday at a Holton nursing home.
He was born Nov. 25, 1896 at Woodbine, and had lived in the Holton and Netawaka communities for the past 20 years. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Verna Marie O'HARA, Denver, Colo.; one son, Raymond THONE, Salina and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mercer Funeral Home here. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Friday
April 1, 1966 
 

Elisabeth TUTT

Death of Mrs. E.E. Tutt.
Mrs. Elisabeth TUTT, wife of E.E. Tutt, in east Jackson county, died Tuesday evening, November 8, 1910, aged 85 years last September. Her daughters, Mrs. J.T.B. GEPHART, and Mrs. L. H. BURNETT, and son J.E. Tutt of Valley Falls, with other members of the family were at her bedside. Mother Tutt had been in failing health for some time.

The funeral was held from the family homestead on South Cedar Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Elliott of Denison officiating at the services. The burial was in Rose Hill cemetery, Valley Falls, where her father, Martin L. MYERS, a daughter, Mrs. Gephart, and a sister, Mrs. John BELAND lie at rest.

The Valley Falls New Era
Jefferson Count
Thursday
November 19, 1910
 

John D. Vaught

Mayetta.--John David VAUGHT, 74, died of a heart attack Monday in the yard at his home here.
He was born Sept. 29, 1891 at Science Hill, Ky., and had lived in the Holton and Mayetta communities 57 years. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha Vaught, of the home; four sons, Clarence Vaught, Mayetta, Carl Vaught, Hiawatha, Raymond Vaught, 5015 W. 23rd, Topeka, and Henry Vaught, 2734 Minnesota, Topeka; five daughters, Mrs. Gladys PERKINS, Mayetta, Mrs. Vera REEVES, 1436 Polk, Topeka, Mrs. Margaret CATTRELL, Holton, Mrs. Rose Mary MABREY, Gardner, and Mrs. Doris KEHLER, Circleville; 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery.

The Topeka Daily Capital
Tuesday
April 5, 1966


 

 Milton Webb

1911 Kansas
Milton Webb was born in Madison Co. Ky., December 20, 1851. There he grew into manhood and on May 24, 1871, he was married to Miss Eliza Sewell of the same county, where they spent the early part of their married life, later moving to illinois for a few years, and then to Kansas, where they spent several years on a farm near Holton. Thirteen children came to bless this union. They are, John & Jesse Webb, Mrs. T. J. Lindsey and Mrs. Tom Ward, all of Holton, Bub Webb of Whiting, Charlie Webb & Mrs. Eva Pierson of Ohio, Thos. Webb and Mrs. Bertha Conner of Kentucky, Earl Webb of Mapelton Mo., Guy & William Webb who are both at home, and a son Jimmie that died several years ago. Mr. Webb removed to Kentucky where his wife died April 29, 1901, leaving him with this large family of children. In February of 1902, Mr. Webb married Miss Lucy White of Witts Springs and to them was born one son, Houston Webb, aged 8 years. Two years ago last fall Mr. Webb returned to Kansas and settled near his former home. Last October he moved to the Kickapoo reservation near Whiting. About three years ago he embraced religion and spent the closing years of his life in faithful service for his master, never tiring of speaking words of praise and in trying to lead a better life. Mr. Webb has suffered much the past two years with cancer of the face, and during that time was never known to utter a word of complaint. He bore his suffering with true Christian faith and patience, for he often said, "Its the Lords will that I suffer this, and his will be done not mine, I am ready to go".
February 3, 1911 the summons came and he passed peacefully to rest, after having called his little son to his bed side telling him to "be a good little boy, and be good to Momma", and assuring his family and friends that he loved them all, and appreciated the kindness and help given to him during his long and painful illness. The funeral was held in the M.E. Church in Netawaka, February 4, at 1:30 pm conducted by the pastor, Rev.Landin, who preached a very appropriate sermon from the text, "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want". The six sons acted as pall bearers and the remains were laid to rest in the Netawaka cemetery.
 

Mrs. Ethel Weeks

Oskaloosa.--Mrs. Ethel WEEKS, 75, Valley Falls, died Thursday in an Oskaloosa nursing home. She had been a resident of several nursing homes during the past several years.
Mrs. Weeks was born March 19, 1892, in Jackson , County, Kan. She had lived in Valley Falls most of her life. She was a member of the Valley Falls Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lucille MORRISON, Seattle, Wash.; two sons, Herman Weeks, Norman, Okla., and Charles Weeks, Carlsbad, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Grace FERRELL, Oskaloosa, Mrs. Elsie PORTER, 217 Van Buren, Topeka, and Mrs. Nora RICH, Denver, Colo.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Hagge Funeral Home, Valley Falls. Burial will be in Valley Falls Cemetery.
 

The Topeka Daily Capital
Saturday
March 9, 1968

Guy Walter Winner

Guy Walter WINNER, 57, of Edinburg, Tex., a former Topekan, died Monday in a hospital at Galveston, Tex., according to word received here.
HE was born May 20, 1886 in Jackson county, Kansas, and lived there until 1903 when he came to Topeka. Three years ago he moved to Edinburg, where he had been employed as a fruit and vegetable inspector. He was former member of the Kansas Avenue Methodist church.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Bessie Winner; two daughters, Doris and Marjorie Winner, of the home; three sons, Marvin Winner, of the home and Robert and Walter Winner, now serving in the Army; his mother, Mrs. Hattie Winner, Topeka; three sisters, Mrs. Zella TAYLOR and Mrs. Viva POLLOM, Topeka, and Mrs. Irene TAYLOR, Twin Falls, Id.; four brothers, Zara Winner, Reddley, Calif.; Howard Winner, Welda, Kan.; Roy Winner, Stover, Mo., and Ben Winner, Topeka.
The body will arrive in Topeka Tuesday night.

The Topeka State Journal
Tuesday
July 6, 1943

Elihu M. Yates

Elihu M. YATES, 60, native Kansan, died Wednesday at his home, 1119 North Central. He was born November 22, 1873, in Neodesha. Later he moved to Jackson county where he resided until 1905 when he moved to Silver Lake and five years ago moved to Topeka where he had lived since.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Frances Yates; four daughters, Mrs. Eva FARNSWORTH, Chicago; Mrs. Arlene ROBERSON, Louisburg, Kan.; Mrs. Wilma DeHART, Kansas City, Mo.; and Mrs. Juanita MOORSHEAD, Merriam, Kan.; two sons, Stewart Yates, Long Beach, Calif.; Elihu Yates, Jr., Oceanside, Calif.; five sisters, Mrs. Sue McCALLUM, Burlington; Mrs. Ann PURKEY, Waverly; Mrs. Lee GRAYCUFT, Garnett; Mrs. Willie BURKS, Silver Lake, and Mrs. Mattie BURKS, Mayetta; one brother, Edward Yates, Burlington, and seven grandchildren.

The Topeka State Journal
Wednesday
July 15, 1943

August Zibelle

August ZIBELLE, 77, a prominent and retired farmer, died at his home in Holton Wednesday.  Survivors are three daughters, Elsie OWEN and Esther ZIBELLE, of Clovis, N.M.; and Myrtle ZIBELLE, Topeka; three sons, Frank Zibelle and Robert Zibelle, of Holton, and August Zibelle, Jr., of the home, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Evangelical church in Holton Friday at 2:30 p.m. Burial was in the Holton Cemetery.

The Topeka State Journal
Friday
July 23, 1943

Mrs. Emma Werner

Obituary.
Mrs. Emma WERNER was born in Atchison Sept. 28, 1867, the first daughter in the family of Henry and Barbara MEYER. At the age of 15 she was converted and united with the Evangelical church and was a faithful and devoted Christian form that time up to her death. She was married to Jacob WERNER April 6, 1887, in her father's home five miles south of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Werner moved on their farm near Linn, and were among the happy and prosperous people in their community.
They had four children, two boys and two girls, bless their home, now motherless, who will be kept by their grandparents. Mrs. Werner was a sister of Mrs. August SOLLER of this city, and was a good wife, a loving mother and a good neighbor. She departed this life Friday, May 15, after a brief illness. Her funeral was conducted by Rev. GOBIAS Saturday, May 16, and a large number of friends were present to pay their last respects to the deceased. Her body was laid to rest in Washington cemetery. She leaves as mourners, her four children, a husband, father and mother, four sisters, and one brother.
 

The Washington Republican
Washington County
Friday
May 22, 1896

Robert A. Cummings

FRAMINGHAM - Robert A. Cummings, 74, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at the Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston.

He was the husband of Gretchen M. (Worcester) Cummings of Framingham.

Born in Mayetta, Kansas, he was the son of the late Francis Bernard Cummings and Lennie Beatrice (Andrews) Cummings.

He had been a resident of Framingham for the past 34 years and previously lived in Waltham and Kansas. He graduated from Valley Falls High School in Valley Falls, Kansas. He received his bachelor of science degree in education from Salem State College in Massachusetts and his master's degree in education from the University of North Dakota.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a radio operator in Japan. He began a long and distinguished career as an elementary teacher in Plympton and then with the town of Lincoln at the Hartwell School for 15 years and for more than 17 years at the elementary school at Hanscom Air Force Base.

He continued teaching as an active volunteer at the Callahan Senior Center in Framingham until his death. He and his wife were foster parents for numerous children over the years giving them a loving and stable home. He was a former Boy Scout leader with Troop 36 of Framingham and for more than 20 years, spent his summers assisting at the Boy Scout camps. He enjoyed camping with the Boy Scouts and with his family in Maine.

Interested in researching his genealogy, he was the recording secretary of the MA State Board for the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists. He co-authored a book and directory of all the cemeteries in Middlesex County.

A member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, he was active with the Wayland Water Walkers. He enjoyed photography especially photographing his wife's flower gardens. He had an extensive collection of loons and also loved to read. He spent many hours as a hobby reading the history of airplanes and enjoyed visiting airplane museums throughout the country.

Besides his wife, he leaves his children, Jeffrey A. Cummings and his wife, Suzanne, of Warner, N.H., David G. Cummings and his wife, Stacey, of Phoenix, and Gregory G. Cummings and his wife, Elizeth A., of Framingham; his grandchildren, Jenny Lee Cummings and Nathaniel Robert Cummings; his sister, Dorothy Billings of Valley Falls, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Rita Markley.

Memorial visitations will take place Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., there will be a Service of Remembrance beginning at 7:30 p.m., at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Road, Cochituate Village, Wayland.

Instead of flowers, his family suggests memorial gifts sent to the Trinity Christian School, 80 Clinton St., Concord, NH 03301.

The Metro Daily News

Framingham, MA

Sunday

October 28, 2007