Kingfisher County Obituaries G-L

GHERING, William

Source: KINGFISHER DAILY FREE PRESS, April 8, 1915 - IN MEMORIAM.

William GHERING, one of our oldest and most respected citizens died last Thursday morning at his home, eleven miles northwest of Okarche.

Deceased was born in Anhaltia town on the line between Germany and Holland, in 1837, being seventy-seven years and 11 months old at the time of his death. He was one of a family of four children. His parents moved to Ohio when he was a small child. From there he moved to Wisconsin, where he resided near Richland Center until the Cheyenne opening in Oklahoma. He obtained a farm in the run and made it his home until his death. A wife, seven daughters, a son and a brother survive him.

The deceased was ever upright and conscientious in his dealings with others, kind and considerate to his family and willing to do unto others as he would be done by. His true worth was known only to those who knew him most intimately. He suffered much with pain but was patient, unselfish, resigned.

The name of the children and their vocations are as follows: Will GHERING, Jr., resides at Hugo, Okla., where he has a fine farm; Laura GHERING, oldest daughter, resides in Kingfisher where she has been the respected principal of the city schools for sixteen years; Lena BUSSARD, resides in Canada; Maria WALKER in Greenfield, Calif.; Dora WILLIAMS, Okarche; Louie PERRYMAN, Arkansas City; Mrs. Nora WELLS, Okarche; Miss Leona is at home with her mother.

The funeral was held Saturday morning, April 8, from the Catholic church in Okarche. The services were conducted by Father STABER. Mr. GHERING died a firm believer in the faith in which he lived. He was a sincere and consistent Christian in deed as well as word. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."

GIBSON, Mrs. James

August 1893 Mrs. James Gibson who lived 13 miles northwest of Hennessey, died last Sunday evening at 4 o'clock of old age. She was buried at 2 o'clock. (Hennessey Clipper)

GIBSON, Mrs. Sarah E.

April 20, 1899 - Died at her home in this city Tuesday April 11, Mrs. Sarah E. Gibson aged 35 years. Funeral services at M. E. Church. She leaves affectionate husband and 3 daughters, aged 12, 7, and babe of 4 months. Born Farmersburg, Iowa 1864. When 7 years of age, moved with parents to eastern Kansas and was married there August 25, 1885 to Mr. E. Gibson. With him went to Denver, Colorado in 1889 and to Kingfisher in 1893. (The Reformer)

GILBERT, Nellie

March 23, 1899 - Nellie McKinley [sic] born July 4, 1874; died March 16, 1899. She married Elmer Gilbert January 1893; moved to Oklahoma last September from Fulton County, Illinois. Had been in feeble health. Leaves husband and 2 small children to mourn her loss. (The Reformer)

GILL (PEDERSON), Julia Irene

Source: THE KINGFISHER FREE PRESS, Monday, November 1, 1943.

Obituary - (MAUK Funeral Home).

JULIA IRENE GILL

Julia Irene PEDERSON was born April 27, 1881, at Wetmore, Kans.

In 1893, at the age of 12 years, she came with her parents to Oklahoma, locating near Loyal. There she attended school, and in the same year she professed her faith in Christ, and united with the Methodist church.

She was united in marriage with Charles GILL of ******** on August 23, 1899. Two daughters were born to this union.

Mr. and Mrs. GILL have made their home continuously in the Loyal community, respected as Christian people, good citizens and neighbors.

After several years illness, death called Mrs. GILL on October 27, 1943, at the age of 62 years and 6 months. She was preceded in death by only a few months by her husband, who died January 7, 1943.

She is survived by her two daughters, Mrs. Lillie WATSON and Mrs. Lula REEVES, both of Loyal; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl WANZER of Hitchcock. Four sisters and two brothers have preceded her.

Services were conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Methodist church in Loyal, and interment was made in the Venable cemetery.

Hennessey Clipper April 27, 1939

Mrs. Anna Goodpasture, pioneer resident of the Bison community, passed away at 10 o’clock Thursday morning, April 20, at Enid General Hospital. Her death followed a prolonged illness which became serious following an operation for cancer three days preceding her death.

At the time of her death Mrs. Goodpasture lived on a farm seven miles west of Bison, where she and her husband had made their home since their marriage in 1899. Despite a conviction that her weakened condition due to several months illness render the outcome uncertain, she faced an operation courageously and hopefull.

All that loving hands and medical aid could do was done, but her Maker called her to eternal rest. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, April 23, at 2 pm at the Barr United Brethren church. Rev. Gilliland was in charge and was assisted by Rev. Wiens, of Enid and Rev. E. E. Smart.

The pall was borne by Earl Bullis, Earl Baker, Walter Butler, Emory Poindexter, Arthur Poindexter and John Iven, all of whom were sons of old neighbors. Flower girls were Addie Belle and Elizabeth Cox, Regina Jensen, Dorothy Jensen, Ota Minton and Kathryn Iven.

Vocal numbers were by Claude Chester and Elmer Hill and C. C. Conger. Mrs. Leslie Oberlander sang a special solo at the home. Interment was made in the Hennessey cemetery. Mrs. Goodpasture was a kind and loving wife and mother, always trying to make life brighter and happier for her family and friends. The family has lost a very dear mother and a place is vacant in the home and community that can never be filled.

Anna Bell Davis, daughter of Martha and Samuel Davis, was born January 17, 1879, in Audrain county, Missouri and departed this life April 20, 1939, at the age of 60 years, 3 months and 3 days. While yet a girl she moved with her parents to Kansas where she resided until 18 years of age, when she came to Oklahoma, where she made her home with an uncle and aunt until her marriage to Alfonzo Benjamin Goodpasture, son of Hiram and Celia Goodpasture on April 19, 1899.

Four children were born to this union—three daughters and one son—Virgie, Minnie, Lottie and Charles.

She was converted and baptized in Turkey creek in the year 1901, uniting with the United Brethren church. At the time of her death she was a member of the Barr United Brethren church.

She leaves to mourn their loss her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Ben Baker, Mrs.Roy Maddox and Mrs. George Townsend, all of Waukomis; one son, Charles Goodpasture, of Waukomis; two grandchildren, Lawrence Dean Maddox and Joyce Goodpasture; her mother, Mrs. Alice Davis of Moline, Kansas; one brother, Jesse Davis of Moline, Kansas; three sisters, Maggie Ballard, of state of Washington; Minnie Leasure of Enid and a host of other relatives and friends.

(Thanks to Marilyn Cooper for finding this for me)

GOODWIN, Mrs.

April 7, 1898 - Mrs. Goodwin, mother of Mrs. John Hubbard died Sunday at her home near Waukomis after long illness caused by LaGrippe. (The Reformer)

GOODWIN, Mrs. Orlando

Ellen Eble was born in Morgan County, Ill., December 8, 1855, and passed away at her home in Kingfisher, June 30, 1934.

December 25, 1890, she was united in marriage to Orlando Goodwin in Clinton, Ill. To this union were born five children, Mrs. E. A. Bourquin, Anton, and Paul, of Kingfisher, Donald of Sioux City, Iowa, and Theodore, who died in infancy.

The family moved to Oklahoma in 1907, locating on a farm northwest of Kingfisher. In 1925, Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin moved to Kingfisher, where they resided until her death.

Mrs. Goodwin was an active member of the Methodist church. Beside her husband and four children, she is survived by three grandchildren.

Services were held Monday afternoon from the Methodist church, Rev. Evanson officiating. Interment in Kingfisher cemetery, July 2. (Kingfisher Times)

CARD OF THANKS
For all the kindnesses and expressions of sympathy extended to us during our bereavement in the loss of our wife and mother, we are sincerely grateful. We thank everyone who assisted us in anyway.
Orlando Goodwin and Family.
Submitted by:
Anton E Goodwin
[email protected]

GOODWIN, Orlando

Orlando Goodwin was born January 29, 1857, near Uniontown, MD, where he grew to manhood.

He was united in marriage with Ellen Eble at Clinton, IL, on December 25, 1890. Taking his bride, he returned to Maryland, where they resided for two years. They then spent two years in Nebraska, three years in Illinois, five years in Iowa and four years in Missouri.

Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, one son, Theodore, dying in infancy.

The family came to Oklahoma in 1907, locating on a farm near Kingfisher, where they spent the rest of their lives. For a number of years Mr. Goodwin was a member of the Methodist church.

Mrs. Goodwin preceded here husband in death on June 30, 1934. After his wife's death, Mr. Goodwin continued to make his home on the farm.

After an illness of four days, he passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. A. Bourquin, northwest of Kingfisher, on January 4, 1941, at the age of 83 years, 11 months, and 23 days.

He is survived by: one daughter, Mrs. E. A. Bourquin, of Kingfisher; three sons, Anton of Enid, Paul of Kingfisher, and Donald of Sioux City, Iowa, who was unable to attend the service because of sickness in his own family: six grandchildren: other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services for Orlando Goodwin were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Methodist-Congregational church in Kingfisher, with the pastor, Rev. Virgel Russell, officiating. He was assisted by Rev. G. O. Bell, pastor of the Christian church. Interment was made in the Kingfisher cemetery, with arrangement in charge of the Mauk funeral home.

Mr. Goodwin, who was nearly 84 years old, died Saturday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. A. Bourquin, northwest of Kingfisher.

In 1907, the Goodwin family came from Missouri to Oklahoma, locating on a farm near Kingfisher, where Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin spent the remainder of their lives. Mrs. Goodwin passed away in 1934.

Survivors include: Mrs, Bourquin; sons, Paul of Kingfisher, Anton of Enid and Donald of Sioux City, Iowa. One son, Theodore, died in infancy. (Kingfisher Times)

GOULD, Debbir

June 9, 1898 - Debbir Gould died June 3, 1898, age 21 years, 2 months, 10 days. Born March 23, 1877; Married A. E. Gould on December 23, 1894; mother of 3 children, one dead. Buried Bird Creek Cemetery. (The Reformer)

GOULD, Edward

September 21, 1916 - Final Summons Came Monday Afternoon--His Death Proves Shock to His May Old Friends

Edward Gould, aged 64 years, a well known resident of Hennessey, passed away Monday afternoon, September 18th, at 3:00 o'clock. His death was caused by heart failure. Despite the fact that he had been in ill health for several months past, the result of heart weakness, the announcement shocked and pained many friends, some of whom had known him for a quarter century.

Funeral services were held form the Baptist church at 2 p. m., Wednesday, Rev. T. P. Haskins, officiating. The bier was covered with floral offerings and many of his old friends and neighbors attended the services at the church and followed the remains to their resting place in the Hennessey cemetery.

Rev. Haskins delivered a beautiful tribute to the deceased, taking as his text the eighteenth verse of the first chapter of the 1st Corinthians. The text and song service was selected by the deceased before his death.

Mr. Gould is survived by a loving and faithful wife and four children: Mrs. Joseph King, of Cleveland, Okla., Mrs. C. M. Armstrong of Hennessey; Mr. Ralph Gould of Dodge City, Kans., and Mr. Clyde Gould, of Cushing, Okla. All of the children were here for the funeral.

Obituary: Edward Gould was born in London, England, May 23, 1852, and at his death, September 18, 1916, was 64 years, 3 months and 25 days of age. He came to America in the year 1871, locating at Grant, Iowa. It was here that he met Miss Alice M. Donoho, and they were happily united in marriage in the year 1878. For eleven years after their marriage they made their home in Iowa, after which they came to Oklahoma. Shortly after their arrival they came to Hennessey, where they made their home until his death. For a number of years, in the early days, he was one of Hennessey's active and leading business men.

He was converted in England while a young man, and united with the Free Methodist Church. After coming to America he united with the Baptist church, of Grant, Iowa, and was actively engaged in Christian work while there. When he left Iowa and came to Oklahoma, he drifted away from active service and became enticed by the world. Four years ago, during the Johnson revival here, he was happily reclaimed and united with the Baptist church of Hennessey. Three years ago he was elected clerk of the church, and two years ago, deacon. These offices he held at his death. It was his privilege to offer the first public prayer in the new church building.

The deceased had a wide acquaintance in Hennessey and throughout the county, gained while he was engaged in the harness business in the earlier years and later while engaged in the shoe repairing line. His cheery greeting and genial disposition made lasting friends of those he met, and he was in later years known to all as "Uncle Ed." His was a kind and a generous nature, and his genial greeting and cheerful ruddy face will be missed by his many friends in the coming years--they have truly lost a friend. (Hennessey Clipper)

GOULD, Mrs. Edward

Mrs. Edward Gould passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. M. Armstrong, at 7:25 o'clock this (Thursday) evening. Despite the fact that her life had been despaired of for the past few weeks, the news of her death has brought sorrow into many homes.

Mrs. Gould suffered intensely during her two year illness, but it was borne patiently and without complaint until the end. The death of her husband, Edward Gould, on September 18th, added mental anguish to bodily pain, but her sublime faith in the will of the Master was evidenced by the manner in which the double affliction was borne.

Her daughter, Mrs. King, who was summoned here from Cleveland by the death of Mr. Gould, had been with her mother constantly until the end. Mr. King, of Cleveland adn Mr. Clyde Gould, of Cushing, a son are expected to arrive tonight. Mr. Ralph Gould, of Dodge City, Kans., eldest son, will be unable to be present for the funeral, which will be held on Saturday morning, at 10 o'clock, from the Baptist church. O. A. Donaho, a brother of the deceased is expected to arrive from Grant, Iowa, in time for the funeral.(Hennessey Clipper)

The funeral of Mrs. Edward Gould was held from the Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. T. P. Haskins officiating. The services were largely attended and the floral offerings were numerous and beautiful--mute messages of love and esteem from her many friends. Interment was made in the Hennessey cemetery.

The funeral services, originally set for Friday were postponed until Saturday to await the arrival of her brother, Mr. Donaho, of Grant, Iowa.

Obituary: Mrs. Alice M. Gould was born at Milford, Montgomery County, Iowa, in 1860. When a small child she was converted and united with the Baptist church. She was married to Edward Gould on January 27th, 1878. Four of five children born to this union survive her: Mrs. J. S. King, of Cleveland, Okla.; Mrs. C. M. Armstrong, of Hennessey; Mr. Ralph Gould, of Dodge City, Kans., and Mr. Clyde Gould, of Cushing, Okla. Charles, the first born, died in infancy. She moved to Hennessey with her husband in 1889, residing here continuously until her death. She was a charter member of the First Baptist church and was also an active worker.

In her home she was a true mother, devoting her life to her family. As a friend, there were none more faithful, and she was ever an earnest christian. During the last two years of her life her suffering was intense, but she was patient through it all. Her husband preceded her in death only seventeen days. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. (Hennessey Clipper)

GRAY, Henry G.

Source: THE KINGFISHER TIMES, Thursday, August 9, 1951.

Henry G. GRAY, 71, died late Tuesday afternoon at Kingfisher Community hospital, where he had been a patient since Saturday.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the local First Baptist church, colored. Interment in the Excelsior cemetery south of Langston will be under RUSSWORM Funeral home direction.

GRAY is survived by two sons, two daughters, and other relatives.

HALL, G.A.

Source: THE KINGFISHER TIMES, Thursday, August 2, 1951.

Rites Are Friday For G. A. HALL, Okarche.

Gustavus A. HALL, 92-year-old retired Okarche bank employee, died Wednesday at his home after a short illness. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the WILSON funeral home of El Reno, with Rev. Otto BERGNER officiating. Burial will be made in the El Reno cemetery.

Mr. HALL was born May 6, 1859, in Mascoutah, Ill., and came to Okarche in 1900 from Salisbury, Mo. He was postmaster in Okarche for eight years.

He was a member of the Masonic lodge at Salisbury, and held a 50-year pin for continuous membership from the grand lodge of Missouri.

Survivors include his wife, Ida, of the home; a son, Chauncey J. HALL, El Reno; two grandsons, Gene HALL of Oklahoma City and Chauncey G. HALL of El Reno; and one great-grandson.

HALSEY, Andrew McMillan

Source: KINGFISHER WEEKLY FREE PRESS, Thursday, June 22, 1916 - OBITUARY

Andrew McMillin [McMillan] HALSEY was born in Wheeling, West Virginia [Piney Creek, Allegheny County, North Carolina], July 26, 1843, and died at the home of his son, John HALSEY at Linton [Sinton], Texas, Monday, June 13, 1916, at 12:03 a.m.; aged seventy-two years and eleven months. He was sick only a few days prior to his death.

At the age of eighteen years Mr. HALSEY enlisted in the Confederate Army where he served nearly five years, during which time he saw much hard service and engaged in many bloody battles. Shortly after the
close of the war he drove in a wagon from North Carolina to Kansas, settling in Kansas City.

He was married to Miss Francis SUSAN [Susan Frances WYATT] of Wyatt, North Carolina [born Jackson County, Missouri], March 4, 1864. To this union was born nine children, four boys and five girls, all of whom survive him: Mrs. Fannie BELL of Eagle City, Okla.; J. B. [Burgess Josiah] HALSEY of Kansas City; Mrs. Addie SMITH of La Kemp, Okla.; John HALSEY of Linton [Sinton], Texas; Mrs. Anna JONES of Lahoma, Okla.; Mrs. Nina YOUNT of Bridgeport, Okla.; Joseph H. HALSEY of Moorewood, Okla.; Mrs. Rose PEDIGO of Bridgeport, Okla.; and Andrew F. HALSEY of Ashland, Kans.

Mr. HALSEY was married the second time to Miss Laura J. WEAVER, fifteen years ago. This wife died in Kingfisher seven years ago last Decoration day, May 30, 1909. Since that time Mr. HALSEY has made his home with his children.

In March, 1879 Mr. HALSEY moved with his family from Kansas City to Clearwater, Kans. where they resided until their removal to Oklahoma in the spring of 1891 at the opening of the C. and A. country. He
filed on and homesteaded a claim thirteen miles northwest of this city on Cooper creek on which place he made his home until he retired some seven years ago.

Mr. HALSEY had been a faithful consistant member of the Baptist church for over thirty-five years. He was a member of the Cooper Creek Baptist church, transfering his membership to the First Baptist Church of this city on his removal here and was still a member here at the time of his death. Mr. HALSEY was indeed a splendid citizen and zealous christian worker.

Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist church this afternoon at 2 o'clock by Revs. HUFF and INGRAM. The remains were laid to rest in Kingfisher cemetery by the side of his second wife. The remains of his first wife will be removed from their former resting place in Cooper Creek cemetery and be buried by his side.

The nine children were all present at the funeral which is the first time they have been together since the death of their mother seventeen years ago last December.

THE KINGFISHER TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1909.

Mrs. HALSEY Dead. Clipping from Fay, Oklahoma.

Mrs. Harry BELL and Mrs. Dr. SMITH received the sad intelligence that their step mother, Mrs. A. M. HALSEY passed quietly away Saturday morning, Jan. 1909.

She leaves Mr. HALSEY and his youngest son Andrew, aged 13, at home alone, a father and mother and many friends, to mourn their loss. She was a true Christian and kind to all who knew her. We all grieve to
lose one so dear.

On December, 30, she wrote the following message - one for each of the children - a keep sake.

Kingfisher, Okla., Dec. 30, '08
This is Wednesday and I am going to write a few lines that have been on my mind for several days.

I am not sure that I will be here next Wednesday and rather hope I shall not, for I am sure there is more happiness in store for me in the land of joy and gladness than I find here.

I have had my share of joys and sorrows, during my stay of 36 years here.

I hope my life has not been vain. Though I cannot see where I have ever accomplished much good, as I have journeyed along. But sometime I hope to hear said, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, thou
hast been faithful over a few things I will make thee ruler over many."

And how glad I will be just to know that I have been one of those servants.

The good songs by the choir and the prayers and exhortations by the pastor, have been so full of encouragement and spiritual help such as I need.

I ask the good Lord every day to let me pass away quietly and that I may soon dwell in my new home where I am expecting so much real happiness.

Lura HALSEY.

The hand that penned the above is now stilled in death, the body is rest while the soul promises of Christ, has gone to the reward of the faithful.

Source: THE KINGFISHER FREE PRESS, Monday, April 24, 1939

OBITUARY - CORA BELL HALSTEAD

Cora Bell SCOTT was born at Red Oak, Iowa, October 3, 1872, and passed away April 19, 1939, at the home of her brother, John SCOTT, in Kingfisher, at the age of 66 years, 6 months and 16 days.

She was educated and grew to womanhood at the place of her birth. In 1893, when the Cherokee Strip was opened, she made the run on September 16 and secured a claim of 80 acres near Ames. There she lived in a pioneer home built partly as a dugout and partly as a log cabin. She improved this claim and proved up on it in her own name.

She was married to A.F. JONES in Alva in 1895. To this union seven children were born, two of whom died in infancy. After the death of Mr. JONES, she was married to Harry HALSTEAD on June 9, 1928. Mr. HALSTEAD passed away two years later and since that time Mrs. HALSTEAD made her home with her oldest brother, John SCOTT, of Kingfisher.

As a girl of 15 she united with the Methodist church and maintained her membership therein until her death, always a loyal Christian and a devoted follower of The Christ. She was one of the founders of the Methodist church in Ames, soon after the community was settled.

She was a true pioneer, always ready with a kindly word and a good deed to help whomsoever might be in need. In the pioneer spirit she was teacher of the first school organized in Cooper township.

She is survived by five children: Mrs. Freeda KLINGENBERG of Enid, Mrs. Lola BURROUGHS of Skidmore, Mo., Parker JONES of Central City, Colo., Mrs. Eula LOWE of Wagoner, Okla., and Darley JONES of Leadville, Colo.; 16 grandchildren; three brothers, John SCOTT of Kingfisher, Sam SCOTT of Calumet and A.M. SCOTT of Joplin, Mo.; a
sister, Mrs. Mort YOUNG of Watonga; and by other more distant relatives.

Her interests in life were her home and children. Kind and thoughtful of others always, like the pioneer woman must, she endured patiently the hardships which fell to her lot, and will be remembered by those most near to her and by many neighbors and friends of the years for her simple homely virtues.

Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Friday at the MAUK funeral home, Rev. H.A. MORTON officiating. Interment was made in Kingfisher cemetery.

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Among the out-of-town relatives and friends here for the funeral of Mrs. Cora Belle HALSTEAD on Friday were: Mr. and Mrs. Sam SCOTT, Mr. and Mrs. George OSBORN, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan MOBERLY, all of Calumet; Mr. and Mrs. Bill SCOTT, Mr. and Mrs. Dave SCOTT, Mrs. Emma SCOTT and Milton SCOTT, all of Canton; Mrs. Mort YOUNG of Watonga and Arthur McARTHUR of Shawnee.

HAMILTON, Aquilla Brazier

Hennessey Clipper, March 14, 1907
(submitted by Lois Burdick)

A. B. ( Aquilla Brazier ) Hamilton, an old citizen of Hennessey died at his home here this morning, (March 14, 1907). He was born in Kentucky , Aug. 6, 1830 and was thrice married, (First to Mary Jane "Nancy" Thompson), (second to Susan R Welch) and third to Mrs. Augusta "Agnes" Ayers of Golden City, MO., who survives him. Of the first union three sons still live and all were with him during his last illness.

No children were born of the last union, but Mrs. Hamilton's son by a former husband was present during the illness of his step father, which lasted about five weeks.

The deceased entered the Union Army from Illinois and served his country faithfully. (He was in Co. A. 31 IL Inf.)

Father Hamilton was converted when thirty years old and united with the Presbyterian Church. In 1890 when he moved into Kansas, he joined the M.E. Church and was a faithful member until death. He was very deaf (he lost his right arm and most of his hearing in the Civil War.) and it was difficult for him to hear so much so that he said he had not been able to hear an entire sermon for 20 years, yet he was a constant and regular attendant at church and got great good thereby.

During his illness he called his wife and three son and step-son to his bedside and asked them to place their hands upon him and he than began to sing "Pass me not, O Gentle Savior" and asked them to promise to meet him in Heaven.
His funeral will take place Friday from the M.E. Church.
The deceased was a member of the G.A.R. and the Odd Fellows.
(He is buried in the Hennessey Cemetery)

(Information between ( ) are from my records and don't appear in the obit) - LB

HARRIS, Infant

Mrs. Earl HARRISON, Kingfisher county farm woman, was drowned in a shallow pond about 4 p.m. Saturday on the W.D. GERBER farm, about five miles north of Kingfisher.

C.C. "Joe" FISHER, Kingfisher county sheriff, and Perry DAVIS, undersheriff, who were called to the farm, report that it was evident the woman took her own life by drowning. Mrs. HARRISON had been in ill health for some time and was staying with her sister, Mrs. W.D. GERBER, who found Mrs. HARRISON'S body lying face down in about 18 inches of water in the shallow farm pond. Sheriff FISHER said his investigation indicated that Mrs. HARRISON had removed her shoes and her spectacles and laid them by the said [sic?] of the pond before walking out in the water to lie face down in the pool.

Upon finding the body of her sister in the water, Mrs. GERBER succeeded in pulling Mrs. HARRISON out of the pond far enough to get her face above water. She then ran to her farm home and called for assistance over the telephone. Among the neighbors who came to her assistance was James PERDUE, who worked for some time attempting to revive Mrs. HARRISON by artificial respiration. Physicians from Dover and Kingfisher were called, and examination indicated that Mrs. HARRISON was dead.

Local survivors of Mrs. HARRISON are her husband, who was in the eastern part of the state on business; two sons, Walter and Hobert; two brothers, Rudolph and John KREMKE; and three sisters, Mrs. Edward HARRISON, Mrs. W.D. GERBER, and Mrs. Paul BRISCOE.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Methodist -Congregational church in Kingfisher, with Rev. V.W. RUSSELL officiating. Arrangements are in charge of the BRACKEN funeral home.

HILDRETH (JACKSON), Lydia M.

Source: KINGFISHER WEEKLY FREE PRESS, May 27, 1926.

OBITUARY

Lydia M. JACKSON was born at Hebron, Indiana, January 13, 1846, and died at her home in Kingfisher, Okla., May 24, 1926, age 80 years, 4 months and 11 days.

She was married to Harvey ALLEN March 9, 1862. They moved to Great Bend, Kansas in 1885. Later they came to Oklahoma and settled on a claim 7 miles southwest of Okarche, where they resided until Mr. ALLEN's death.

She was married to William HILDRETH of Okarche, March 10, 1904. Mr. HILDRETH died in Kingfisher, January 24, 1926.

Mrs. HILDRETH was converted when young and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. She lived a consistent christian many years and has now gone to her great eternal reward.

The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, being in charge of the Rev. J. M. STRONG of Guthrie, who was Mrs. HILDRETH's pastor years ago back in the frontier days. The body was interred at the Okarche cemetery.

HILL, Infant

HIRSCHNER, Mrs. John

Source: KINGFISHER DAILY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, April 14, 1915.

The death of Mrs. John HIRSCHNER occured Tuesday evening at 5:15 at her home at 216 South Tenth street, after having been confined to her bed with paralysis since April 15, 1914.

Mrs. HIRSCHNER was a little past 58 years of age, having been born in March, 1858 at Davenport, Iowa. At the age of 8 years she moved with her parents to Missouri where she lived until after her marriage on June 16, 1884 to Mr. HIRSCHNER. They resided in Missouri eleven years after their marriage, then returnted to Mr. HIRSCHNER's former home in Pennsylvania. Only one child was born to them which died at birth on April 8, 1898.

Mr. and Mrs. HIRSCHNER came to Oklahoma in February, 1894 and settled on a farm north of Okeene, which place was their home until moving to Kingfisher five years ago. Mrs. HIRSCHNER was always fond of her home and during her long illness she was a patient sufferer. She is survived by her husband and an adopted son eight years old.

The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Peter and Paul's church, with interment in Kingfisher cemetery.

HOBSSON, Moses

May 4, 1899 - Moses Hobson born Salem, Iowa December 24, 1856; died at his home in Kingfisher April 29, 1899 aged 44 years 4 months 5 days. Married Miss Emma Rafling April 29, 1884 in Indianapolis, Indiana; came to Kingfisher 7 years ago. (The Reformer)

MORTUARY.

The funeral of Merle Earl, the baby son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. HOECKER, was held from the Presbyterian church at 3:30 Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. E. R. HORTON. The little fellow was the second of the tripletts to pass away, his death being caused by pneumonia fever on April 2nd. Merle Earl was 18 months and 14 days old. The surviving babe, whose life has also been despaired of, is reported much better today and hopes are felt for its recovery.

The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. Interment was made in Kingfisher cemetery.

THE KINGFISHER TIMES, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1899.

Death of Mrs. Belle HOLMAN.

Mrs. Belle, wife of Simon HOLMAN, died at their home in Kingfisher, Thursday morning, at seven o'clock, after a week's illness with typhoid fever. Mrs. HOLMAN was a daughter of G. W. CRABTREE and was a native of Kentucky, but came to Oklahoma about the time of the Cheyenne country opening. She leaves a husband, and one son, now in the Phillipines, to mourn her loss.

HOLMES, James

Source: KINGFISHER WEEKLY FREE PRESS, Thursday, August 29, 1929.

ANOTHER '89ER PASSES ON.

James HOLMES was born December 18, 1852, and died at his home in Dover, August 22, 1929.

Mr. HOLMES came to Oklahoma in 1889 and has lived in Kingfisher county since that time. He suffered a stroke of paralysis two years ago and another stroke about seven weeks ago, which left him helpless.

Funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church Sunday at 3:00 o'clock by Rev. WIEDENSAUL and I.O.O.F. services were held at the cemetery. His wife and four children survive him.

Those attending the funeral from a distance were, his brother, William HOLMES of White City, Kansas; Elsworth HOLMES of Sioux Rapids, Ia.; his children, Loren, of Dayton, Ohio; Clark of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Will ZALABAK of Kingfisher, and Bruce, who lives at home. All were present at the funeral.

Hennessey Clipper - Thursday March 4, 1920

Following memorial services at the W. L. Hamer home on South Main Street Monday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock the remains of William Holmes, who met his death in the Rhodes Hotel fire Monday morning, were shipped to Maysville, Mo for internment.

His son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Hamer accompanied the body to Maysville.

The deceased was a veteran of the Civil War and a honored member of the local Grand Army Post, and one of Hennessey's best known citizens. His death will grieve his many old-time friends deeply.

Source: THE KINGFISHER FREE PRESS, Monday, December 20, 1943.

OBITUARY - WILLIAM CHARLES HOMIER.

William Charles HOMIER, son of Henry and Mary KNOST HOMIER, was born June 1, 1875, in Jackson county, Ohio, and passed from this life December 14, 1943, at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 13 days.

He came to Kingfisher county in 1892. He was united in marriage December 24, 1901, with Gertie REEVES. Two children, Earl and Elsie, were born to this union. The former preceded his father in death in 1930.

The deceased joined the Evangelical church of Kingfisher in 1928. In 1935 he retired from active farm work to live in Kingfisher, where he made his home until his death.

In addition to his wife and daughter he is survived by two brothers, Elmer and Ed, and three sisters, Mrs. Frank STUCKI, Mrs. Louis UNVERZAGT and Mrs. John KRAMER; all of Kingfisher county, other
relatives and many friends.

Funeral service was held Friday afternoon at the Kingfisher Evangelical and Reformed church, Rev. E.F. NOLTE officiating. Interment was made in the Kingfisher cemetery.

HOUSE, Infant

August 17, 1899 - Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. House died Wednesday. (The Reformer)

HOWE (PITTS), Milay J.

Source: KINGFISHER DAILY FREE PRESS, Monday, January 18, 1915 - OBITUARY.

Mrs. C. B. HOWE of near this city, after an illness of several weeks departed from this life January 12, 1915, at the home of her son, J. R. HOWE.

Milay J. PITTS was born in Kentucky, June 16, 1836. At the age of 17 she was converted and joined the M.E. church and lived a consistent religious life all her days.

She was married to C. B. HOWE in 1852 at Pittsburg, Mo. To this union four children were born, W. W. HOWE of this city; Mrs. Ann RIDENOUR of Jay, Okla.; J. R. HOWE and Mrs. J. A. WALLACE of near this city all of whom are living.

She with her husband came to this country at the opening of Oklahoma and have lived on their farm 6 miles south and 2 miles east of Kingfisher, until about one year ago when they broke up house keeping and went to live with their son, J. R. HOWE.

She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, 4 children, 24 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren besides a concourse of friends.

Funeral services were held at the residence of J. R. HOWE. Rev. ROBBINS, United Brethren minister, presiding. Interment in Kingfisher cemetery.

HUDDLESTON, Charles Floyd

Source: KINGFISHER DAILY FREE PRESS, Saturday, March 13, 1915 - OBITUARY.

Charles Floyd HUDDLESTON was born in Bedford, Iowa, June 11, 1880, and died at Kingfisher, Okla., March 3, 1915, at the age of 34 years, 8 months and 20 days. He leaves a wife and mother, 4 sisters and 2 brothers to mourn his departure.

The funeral occured March 5, 1915 at the First Christian church at Kiel, and was conducted by C. C. McCARROLL. The remains were laid to rest in the Venable cemetery. The following lines dedicated by the minister:

Peaceful be thy slumber;
Peaceful in the grave so low;
Thou no more will join our number,
Thou no more our sorrows know.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled;
And in Heaven with joy to greet thee
Where no farewell tears are shed.

THE KIEL PRESS, Kiel, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, Thursday, March 31, 1904.

In Memoriam.

Agnes HUDDLESTON was born at Lincolnshire, England, November 10, 1846, and died at her home, six miles south of Hitchcock, on March 27, 1904.

Her death was a surprise to her friends here, she having been ill only a week before her death. She was at first attacked by la grippe, which later developed into a severe case of that dread disease, pneumonia, proving fatal.

The remains were interred in the Venable cemetery, northwest of town, Monday afternoon at three o'clock.

The deceased came with her parents to America in the year 1852, when she was but six years of age. The family moved to Oklahoma in 1892, and she lived with them at the family home, four miles northwest of town, until 1897, when she was married to Moses COON and went with him to their home near Hitchcock, where they have since resided.

The deceased became a member of the Christian church at the age of twelve years and has since been a conscientious member and worker in that organization.

Having lived in this vicinity for several years, she has many friends here who sincerely regret her untimely death. The heartfelt sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved relatives and friends of the deceased in this their sad hour.

HUDSON (ALEXANDER), Katie Ann

Source: THE KINGFISHER TIMES, Thursday, December 6, 1928 - OBITUARY.

KATIE ANN HUDSON.

Katie Ann, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. ALEXANDER, was born September 9, 1889, in Platte county, Missouri, and departed this life at 6:30 a.m., November 26, 1925, at the University hospital, Oklahoma City; age 39 years, 2 months and 17 days.

She grew to womanhood in the Altona neighborhood and at the age of 17 years was united in marriage to Clyde G. HUDSON, October 7, 1906. To this union were born ten children, three daughters: Cleo, Joy Geneva, and the 7-months-old baby, Virginia Lois; and seven sons: Roy, Carl, Earl, Al, Clyde G., Jr., and Max, all of whom survive her.

She accepted Christ at an early age and her consistent life was an inspiration to her family and friends, and at the time of her death she was a member of the Longview church, near Vinita.

She was a devoted wife and a loving and dutiful mother and during her last illness, she expressed her readiness to go as far as her heart relations were concerned, but for her family's sake she wanted much to
live.

She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband and children, father and mother, 18 nieces and nephews, 7 sisters, 1 brother: Mrs. L. S. MAJOR, Mrs. Ira NUNEMAKER, Mrs. W. Oran HUBBARD, all of Altona community; Mrs. Geo. W. FRAZIER of Tonkawa, Mrs. W. H. FRAZIER of Perry, Misses Phebe and Effa ALEXANDER of Oklahoma City and George C. ALEXANDER of Hutchinson, Kansas.

Her many friends share with her relatives in their loss.

Interment was in the Altona cemetery.

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CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our many friends for their kind sympathy and helpfulness manifested by the giving of flowers and in other ways, during our bereavement in the death of our loved one.

C. G. HUDSON and family.
W. L. ALEXANDER and family.

Source: THE KINGFISHER FREE PRESS, Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Monday, April 3, 1939.

WILLIAM HUGHES - OBITUARY

William HUGHES, son of Jacob and Beulah E. HUGHES, was born December 17, 1865, in Middlebury, Ind., and departed this life on March 29, 1939, at the age of 73 years, 3 months and 12 days. Mr. HUGHES was one of a family of six children, three of whom preceded him in death.

He was married to Milinda A. GIBONY on February 17, 1897. To this union eight children were born, two of whom preceded the father in death.

While still a young man, Mr. HUGHES moved with his parents to Waverly, Kans. In 1891 he came to Kingfisher with friends and homesteaded a farm in the Cheyenne-Arapaho country near Okeene in 1892. In 1901 he moved to Kingfisher county, making his home here until his death.

He was a charter member of the Okeene Baptist church, and was a member of the Kingfisher A.O.U.W. lodge.

He is survived by his wife, the comrade of 42 years of married life; six children, Frank, Herbert, Beulah, William, Marianne and Beatrice; one brother, Martin; a sister, Mary; three nephews, Lindley HUGHES of Pueblo, Colo., Harold and Russell HUGHES of Wichita, Kans.; and a niece, Mrs. Grace BUMPAS of Denver, Colo.

Services were held at 10 a.m. friday at the BRACKEN funeral home, with Rev. H.A. MORTON conducting the service. Burial was made in the Kingfisher cemetery.

HUNT, Mrs. Katie

Source: KINGFISHER DAILY FREE PRESS, Monday, January 25, 1915.

BURIAL OF MRS. KATIE HUNT.

The remains of Mrs. Katie HUNT arrived on No. 23 from Wichita today and were buried from BRACKEN'S Undertaking parlor at 2 o'clock this afternoon, a short service being held at the grave conducted by Rev. T. E. CARTER.

Mrs. HUNT with her family came to Oklahoma in the early days and homesteaded a farm at what is known as Huntsville, Mr. HUNT being the first postmaster at that place. The family moved from the farm to Dover where they resided a number of years.

Mrs. HUNT passed away Saturday at the home of her daughter in Wichita.

Accompanying the remains were the deceased brother, Mr. YORK of Medford, Mr. and Mrs. DAVIDSON and daughter of Wichita, A. H. HUNT, a son of Salem, Oregon.

KINGFISHER DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1917.

Wilbur JOHNSON Funeral.

The funeral services over the remains of Wilbur JOHNSON who died yesterday from the effects of an auto accident, full mention of which was made in these columns at the time, will be held at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. JOHNSON, northwest of the city at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon, conducted by the Rev. S. L. MAXSON of this city, after which the remains will be laid to rest in the Kingfisher cemetery.

Wilbur JOHNSON was 26 years old and married, being survived by a wife and three children. He was one of our most enterprising young farmers and will be greatly missed in the community in which he resided. A host of friends will join with the bereaved ones in mourning his untimely death.

JOINER, Rufus Leemon

Source: THE KINGFISHER TIMES, Thursday, December 27, 1928 - OBITUARY.

RUFUS LEEMON JOINER.

Rufus Leemon JOINER was born October 27, 1901, near Cashion, Oklahoma, living on the farm until 1913, when his family moved to Kingfisher. He was educated in the schools of this city and grew to young manhood here. In 1920 he went to Iowa, and was married to Myrtle HOUSE, May 30, 1923, at Centerville, Iowa. He worked for the LONGERBONE Bros. Construction company for a number of years.

He moved to Des Moines, Iowa, five weeks ago and established a home there. He died December 10, 1928, after an illness of four and a half days, at the age of 27 years, 1 month and 13 days.

Leemon was an honest and upright young man and was loved by his many friends. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, Mrs. Myrtle JOINER, and stepson Billie of Des Moines, Iowa; his mother, Mrs. Maggie JOINER, of Kingfisher; four sisters, Mrs. L. A. De LONG of Cashion, Oklahoma, Mrs. C. E. WALLEY, Mrs. C. W. McINTOSH and Mrs. Edward MATHEWS, all of Kingfisher, Oklahoma.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Chas. F. SCHWAB, pastor of the Christian church, Saturday afternoon, December 15, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Edward MATHEWS. He was laid to rest by his father in the Mount Zion cemetery near Reeding, Oklahoma.

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CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness during our sad hour; also for the beautiful flowers. And to the pastor and choir for the comforting words and songs.

Mrs. Leemon JOINER and son, Mrs. Maggie JOINER, Mrs. C. E. WALLEY, Mrs. L. A. De LONG, Mrs. C. W. McINTOSH, Mrs. Edward MATHEWS.

KELLEY (ANDERSON), Nancy Elizabeth

Source: KINGFISHER DAILY FREE PRESS, Friday, April 23, 1915.

MRS. W. R. KELLEY DEAD.

Mrs. W. R. KELLEY, who has been suffering for the past year with heart trouble, passed away this morning at 3:15 at her home on North Sixth street. Her death was not unexpected and at her bedside when the end came were her husband, and children, Mr. and Mrs. Amos EWING of Guthrie, Chas. KELLEY of Watonga, Mr. and Mrs. Walter KELLEY of Kansas City, Dr. and Mrs. E. U. SLOAN, Mrs. H. G. HILL of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Miss Carrie. The death of Mrs. KELLEY means the passing of one
more of the pioneer settlers of Kingfisher county. The funeral services will be held at the Christian church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev. SAUNDERS, assisted by Rev.
Job INGRAM and Rev. CARTER.

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Saturday, April 24, 1915 - OBITUARY.

Nancy Elizabeth ANDERSON was the second daughter of J. W. and Emily ANDERSON of Macgoupin County, Ill., having six brothers and five sisters, five of whom survive her. She was born in Macgoupin County, March 8th, 1847.

In 1858 the family moved to Johnson County, Mo., and from thence during the Civil War, to Linn County, Kan., in 1863. At this place she was joined to W. R. KELLEY in the bonds of wedlock, July the 15, 1866. They made their home in Wilson County, Kans., from 1869 to 1892. At this time government claims were to be had in Oklahoma, and they moved to one in Kingfisher County, where they resided until Mr. KELLEY was elected sheriff in 1898, when they moved to Kingfisher.

To this union were born Chas. M. KELLEY of Watonga, Mrs. Amos EWING of Guthrie, Walter KELLEY of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. E. U. SLOAN of Kingfisher, Mrs. H. J. HILL of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Miss Carrie KELLEY, well known to us all.

This is the first bereavement that has come to the lot of this family in forty-nine years, save that of an infant daughter, Lucy Maude KELLEY, who died forty-two years ago.

Mrs. KELLEY became a member of the New Light Christian church, in Wils on County, Kans., about 1874. On coming to Oklahoma, she united with the Christian church of this city from which her membership has never been moved.

Twenty-five years have passed since Mrs. KELLEY could say that she was in fine health. Last Decoration Day she went to Guthrie and on coming home complained of not feeling well. From that time to the day of her death she has never left the town. Since April 1st, all the children and Mr. KELLEY have been continually at her bedside. Mrs. HILL has never trusted herself away from the sick chamber one night since taking up the vigil. All were present when she passed away peacefully after a long siege of terrible suffering.

KENNEDY, Edna Laura

July 20, 1899 - Edna Laura Kennedy, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Kennedy, died at home of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Johnson of cholera infastum July 17, 1899, aged 9 months 20 days. (The Reformer)

KISNER, Infant daughter

January 27, 1898 - Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kisner was buried January 6.(The Reformer)

KORDIS, Fritz

Funeral services were held at the chapel of the Mauk Funeral home on Sunday afternoon for Fritz Kordis, 88 years of age, who passed away December 29. Rev. A. F. Whitehurst officiated. Kordis, a pioneer resident of the southeast part of this county, is survived by four sons and three daughters. Interment was made in Kingfisher cemetery beside his wife, who preceded him in death over two years ago.(The Kingfisher Free Press)

Source: THE OKARCHE TIMES, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, Friday, January 10, 1913

OBITUARY - JOHN KRITTENBRINK

John KRITTENBRINK died at the home of his son Edd, at Okarche, Okla., on Christmas morning, at 9 o'clock, aged 70 years and 5 months, after an illness of several months with a stroke of paralysis. The funeral services were conducted in the Catholic church at Okarche, Saturday morning, Dec. 28, by Rev. Father STEBER, and the remains were taken to
Pond Creek on the morning train, and then to the Catholic church where Rev. HALL preached a beautiful sermon, and the body was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery south of Pond Creek.

John KRITTENBRINK was born at Provience Wesfalen, Germany, July 25, 1842. He came to this country in 1860, and located at West Point, Iowa, but moving from there to Jefferson, Okla., in 1900, and resided on his farm about 7 years. He was married to Mary WIETER, of West Point, Iowa, Oct. 10, 1876. To this union 9 children were born, 5 boys and 4 girls, 8 of whom survive him, as follows: Theodore, of Jefferson, George, of Pond Creek, Edd, Frank and Willie and Mrs. Anna SCHULTE of Okarche, Mrs. Sadie BURGESS of Oklahoma City, and Mrs. Minnie KUBIK of Pond Creek. Deceased served in the civil war, but never drew any pension.

LAGING, Louise

Thursday, Sept 3, 1936 - LOUISE LAGING was born in Beber, Germany, May 31, 1852, and departed this life August 26, 1936, at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 26 days.

She was united in marriage to Fritz Kordis in 1874 and to this union seven children were born.

In 1881 they came to America, making their home in Chicago some four years, thence to western Kansas, staying there about three years. At the opening of Old Oklahoma, they came to the land office at Kingfisher and filed on a claim, 15 1/2 miles southeast of Kingfisher, where they have made their home until her death.

Her pioneering spirit gave her courage to face and conquer many hard battles and her faith in the Eternal Father as taught in the Lutheran belief, in home, school and church, never waned in seasons of adversity.
She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, Fritz Kordis, Sophia Kordis of the home address, F. L. Kordis of Okarche, H. L. Kordis of Lacey, W. A. Kordis of Kingfisher, Mrs. G. G. Goddard of Cashion, Mrs. Ella Glessner of Ponca City, L. L. Kordis of Stillwater; one Brother, Henry Laging of Fletcher, Okla.; twenty grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services were held Friday afternoon, August 28th, at 4:00 o'clock from the chapel of the Mauk Funeral Home, Rev. Whitehurst officiating. Interment in the Kingfisher cemetery.(Kingfisher Weekly Free Press)

MRS. RHODA B. LaHUE

Rhoda B. SAMPSON was born to Norris C. and Sarah A. SAMPSON on August 5, 1855, at Hebron, Ind. She passed away at Norman, Okla., March 19, 1939, at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 5 days.

She was married to Lorenzo S. MEAD July 3, 1876. He preceded her in death in 1884 at Coldwater, Kansas. To this union two children were born, Hal G. MEAD of Norman, and Maude Irene GLASS who also preceded her in death.

In 1889 she married Charles J. LaHUE of Great Bend, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. LaHUE came to Oklahoma shortly after the opening of the Cheyenne-Arapaho country and bought a relinquishment west of Kingfisher. Mr. LaHUE passed away in 1901.

Mrs. LaHUE made Kingfisher her home until about five years ago when she moved to Norman to be with her son.

She joined the Methodist church at a very early age and was always a devoted worker and a most earnest and faithful Christian until the time of her death, having held her church membership for over seventy years.

She leaves to mourn her passing, one son, Hal G. MEAD of Norman, seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, one niece, Mrs. Ted ALEXANDER of Kingfisher and other relatives and friends.

Not only her immediate family but the many who served wtih her through the years in the church - the one great passion of her life - will remember her spirit, a pioneer first in Kansas in 1877, then in the early days of this state, but a pioneer beyond any political state - in the realm of the spirit - seeking and serving God, and willing to endure hardship in His name.

Funeral service was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Methodist-Congregational church, Rev. H.A. MORTON, officiating. BRACKEN funeral home was in charge of interment in Kingfisher cemetery.

LAWRENCE, Miss Fannie

October 27, 1893 - Miss Fannie Lawrence died at the home of her parents, 8 1/2 miles southwest of Hennessey, Sunday morning and was buried in the cemetery southwest of town the day following. She died of typhoid fever, and was 23 years old. (Hennessey Clipper)

Source: THE KINGFISHER FREE PRESS, Monday, January 17, 1944.

A.O.W. LAWRENZ Of Okarche Dies.

Last rites were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the St. John Lutheran church in Okarche for Albert Otto Wilhelm LAWRENZ, who died Wednesday, January 12, at his home in Okarche at the age of 80 years, 7 months and 28 days.

Mr. LAWRENZ had been in ill health for several years, although he was up and able to perform his duties until January 7, when he suffered a paralytic stroke.

Albert Otto Wilhelm LAWRENZ was born May 14, 1863, at Kutzer, Province Regenswald, Prussia, in Germany, where he spent his childhood and youth. At the age of 25 he came to America in March, 1888, and settled at Echo, Minn., and there in 1891 he was married to Miss Anna ZINKE.

They came to Oklahoma in 1900 and settled on a farm west of Okarche, and to this union 11 children were born. Mrs. LAWRENZ died in 1914 and two sons, one of whom died in infancy, and Richard, who died three years ago, also preceded their father in death.

In February, 1920, Mr. LAWRENZ was married to Mrs. Wilhelmine SHAW, and one son born to this union died in infancy.

Mr. LAWRENZ resided on the farm until several years ago when he retired and moved to Okarche.

Surviving with the widow, are Emil LAWRENZ of Hemmingford, Nebr.; Mrs. Lydia KELM of Stewart, Minn.; Miss Olga LAWRENZ of Minneapolis, Minn.; Fred LAWRENZ of Dallas, Tex.; Alfred LAWRENZ of Arizona; Miss Hattie LAWRENZ of Los Angeles, Calif.; William LAWRENZ, of Okarche; Ewald LAWRENZ of Oklahoma City; Mrs. Gertrude KAPONIS of Louisville, Ky.; and two step-daughters, Mrs. Gwendolyn THOMPSON of Columbia, S.C., and Mrs. Ione BRENNEN of Council Grove, Kans.

Rev. Paul HOYER officiated at the church service and in the Lutheran cemetery where burial was made.

LEDDY, John

Source: THE KINGFISHER WEEKLY FREE PRESS, Thursday, December 27, 1928.

OBITUARY OF JOHN (JACK) LEDDY

John (Jack) LEDDY was born at Owen Sound, Canada, October 15, 1848, and died on December 22, 1928 at Hennessey, Okla., aged 80 years, two months and seven days.

At the age of twelve years, he went with his parents to Illinois. A year later, in his thirteenth year, he enlisted with the 94th Illinois Infantry, at Bloomington, in that state. He served in the army three years and nine months.

He was married in his thirty-third year to Elizabeth BLANKENSHIP at Anadarko, Okla. He was employed for a number of years by the U.S. government in the Indian service and for a considerable time
afterwards as a peace officer.

He became a member of the I.O.O.F. while a young man and remained an esteemed member of that organization throughout the balance of his life.

He came to Kingfisher county in 1889, where he filed on a homestead southeast of Hennessey.

He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and son, Howard, of Britton, Okla., one brother, residing at Conway Springs, Kansas, a sister, Mrs. Rose FOX, of Owen Sound, Canada, and two grandchildren, Jack and Harold LEDDY, of Houston, Texas. One son, Guy Claude, preceded him in death.

Source: THE DAILY MIDGET, January 15, 1913 - OBITUARY

Miss Catharine FUCHS was born in Wertenburg, Germany, Nov. 15th, 1836. She landed in America May 2nd, 1863, at the age of 27. She was married in September of the same year to John G. LEHENBAUER, of Hannibal, Marion county, Mo., where they resided for several years.

From there they removed to LaGrange, Mo., where they lived until 1891 when they came to Kingfisher, Okla. where she has since resided with her sons, her husband having departed this life in 1899. Mr. and Mrs. LEHENBAUER were members of the German Northern Methodist church, and were staunch christians and faithful workers in the church.

Her German bible was her constant companion and friend both in adversity and prosperity. She was a most loving and devoted wife and mother, and was loved and esteemed by all who intimately knew her.

She died Jan. 12th, 1913, aged 77 years, 1 month and 26 days, after a week's illness of pneumonia.

She leaves to mourn her loss, two brothers - Andrew FUCH of Hannibal, Mo. and Frederick, who still resides in Germany; twelve grandchildren, eight sons and one daughter; one little son having died in infancy.

George and Wesley of Enid, Okla., August of Ames, Okla., Henry, Frank, John, Edward and Mrs. Mollie HUFF, all of Kingfisher, were all with her during her illness.

Funeral services were held at the Mr. Pisgah church, Tuesday at 2:30, conducted by Rev. C.L. KNIGHT. Text, "If a Man Dies, Shall He Live Again." - Job 14-14. Interment in the Mr. Pisgah cemetery.

Poor suffering mother's gone to rest,
Her trials all are o'er;
No pains assail her pulsless breast,
She's safe upon the other shore,
Long, dreary days and nights of pain
It was her lot to bear;
She never murmured or complained
But sought relief in prayer.

Her loving voice you'l hear no more,
Yet may it linger in your ears,
And may you meet on that bright shore
Where fall no parting tears,
Your home now wears a shroud of gloom
And lonely may you be,
As in that quiet little room
Her vacant chair you see.

The placid look she always wore,
Betokened peace within,
For many years the cross she bore,
That she the crown might win;
She never more can come to you.
This thought must give you pain,
But live as she has taught you to,
That you may meet again.

LEHENBAUER, J. H.

May 4, 1899 - Died at his home in Park Township, this county, April 26, 1899, J. H. Lehenbauer of pneumonia, aged 62 years 8 months. Leaves wife, 1 daughter, 8 sons. (The Reformer)

LEWIS, Ross

August 4, 1898 - Ross Lewis is expected to die at his farm sout of Sheridan. His wife at Perkins has been sent for. (he died August 7. ed.) (The Reformer)

Source: THE KINGFISHER FREE PRESS, Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Monday,
March 20, 1939.

OBITUARY - VACLAV LIBECAYT

Vaclav LIBECAYT was born May 7, 1857, in Czecho-Slovakia, and passed away March 14, 1939, in the Clinic hospital in Kingfisher at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 7 days.

At the age of 22 he was married to Marie SVOBODA. Soon after their marriage they left their homeland for this country of freedom and promise. They first settled on the prairies in Cheyenne county, Nebraska.

After passing through many a hardship in that state, he with his wife and family, loaded up the scanty belongings and moved to Oklahoma, first settling near Hennessey in 1889. A few years later they moved to a farm southeast of Kingfisher, where he lived until 1920.

Retiring from the farm, Mr. and Mrs. LIBECAYT moved to Fort Cobb, where she passed away in April, 1933. Mr. LIBECAYT remained in Fort Cobb until 1934, and since that time had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Val SIGL.

As a young man he was confirmed in the Roman Catholic church. While this church affiliation was broken in later years, he always believed in a God who loved all men and in his own life exemplified honesty, goodness and kindness.

Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. LIBECAYT, five of whom preceded the parents in death. Five children, who survive him are: Mrs. Nick CHLOUBER of Carnegie, W.F. LIBECAYT of Cashion, August LIBECAYT of Okarche, Mrs. Josie CHLOUBER and Mrs. Val SIGL of Kingfisher; 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends also survive him.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist-Congregational church. BRACKEN funeral home was in charge of interment in the Kingfisher cemetery.

LILLY, Mrs. Margaret

August 11, 1898 - Funeral service of Mrs. Margaret Lilly will be held today at M. E. Church. She was born Benton County, Missouri November 3, 1830; married B. F. Lilly July 27, 1855. Mother of 11 children; husband and 4 children preceded her in death. (The Reformer)

Source: THE OKARCHE TIMES, Friday, January 17, 1913

Last Sunday, Mr. John LODES died at his home southeast of town, after a short sickness, at the age of 74 years. Wednesday a solemn obsequies service was held at the Catholic church of which he was a member. The funeral parade consisted of 62 vehicles. He leaves a sorrowing wife, 7 sons and 2 daughters, as follows: Mike, Henry and Joseph and Mrs. John BAUSTERT, who live here, John of Elgin and Peter of Vinita, Okla., were present; George and Conrad, of Howell, Neb., and Mrs. John OTTIS, of Wadsworth, Texas, could not come. He was beloved by all who knew him.

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Source: THE OKARCHE TIMES, Friday, January 24, 1913

JOHN LODES - OBITUARY

John LODES was born at Elbersberg in Oberfranken, Bavaria, in 1839, on the 12th day of May. He was a soldier in the Bavarian army, and was in the battles of Wuerzburg and Aschaffenburg in 1886, and served from the beginning to the end of the war with Prussia. He was married to Miss Katherine THEIM on the 28th day of August, 1868.

They came to
this country five years later, in April, 1873, and homesteaded in Nebraska the same year. The settlers in that part of the country were not very plentiful in those years and the privations were many, but for 22 years Mr. LODES and his family made the farm their home, and when the railroad was built and the town of Howells established, in 1886, their place, which had previously been 22 miles from market, was but a half mile east of the town.

Like many others in the spring of 1895, they concluded to go further south and locate in Oklahoma, and moved on a farm near Okarche, where they have since resided.

The children one after another, married and left the old home, with the exception of Henry, who now owns the home place. The deceased will be remembered as of a happy, genial and jovial disposition with a pleasant word of greeting for all, so it is not at all surprising that he was a man of many friends and that the news of his death brought with it sincere sorrow to the hearts of many of the old timers who sympathize with the bereaved family.

He is survived by his wife and nine children, all of whom are married - George and Conrad of Howells, Neb., Michael, Henry, Joseph and Mrs. John BAUSTERT of Okarche, Peter of Vinita and John of Elgin, Okla., and Mrs. Anna OTTIS, of Wadsworth, Texas; one brother, John L. of Scotia, Neb., and two sisters residing in Germany, also mourn his passing.

The funeral was held on Thursday, Jan. 14, with services by Rev. STEBER in the Cathholic church at Okarche. On the same day and at the same hour Rev. BRASS officiated at requiem mass at Howells, Neb., for the repose of the soul of the deceased, which was attended by relatives and friends of that place, the services being held at SS. Peter and Paul's church where Mr. LODES was an attendant during the last years of his residence there.

Thus ends the life story of another of the pioneers. Peace to his ashes.

LONG, John

February 17, 1989 - Died at his home on February 15, John Long of Union Township. (The Reformer)

LOWRY, William

March 2, 1899 - William Lowry born July 5, 1831 Jefferson County, Ohio; died February 26, 1899, caused by apoplexy of lungs. Moved to Wisconsin in early life and married Miss Laura Hoyt September 8, 1860, who survives, with 2 children, J. H. Lowry and Mrs. C. P. Blakely. (The Reformer)

LUCAS, H.L.

H.L. LUCAS Funeral

Source: KINGFISHER DAILY FREE PRESS, March 3, 1915.

FUNERAL SERVICES OF H. L. LUCAS.

The funeral services of H. L. LUCAS were held from the Presbyterian church this afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Job INGRAM, assisted by the church pastor, Rev. E. R. HORTON. Special music was rendered by the church choir. At the close of the ministers talk the regular service of the G.A.R. Post No. 2 was held over their deceased comrade. At the cemetery the beautiful burial service of the Odd Fellows was conducted by this order. The attendance was very large members of the Post, Circle, Odd Fellows, and Rebekah's attending in a body.

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Howard Leslie LUCAS was born in Greenwood, near Harrisburg, Pa., on August 31, 1849. For several weeks he had been suffering, at times, with his heart and his death occurred very suddenly while waiting in the C.R.I.&P. depot, on Monday evening, March 1, 1915, he having gone there to meet his son who was passing through on the Fire Fly. Age 65 years, 6 months and 1 day.

When a boy, Mr. LUCAS moved with his parents from Pennsylvania to Summerset, Wabash county, Indiana, where he grew to young manhood, attending school and working on a farm. He was the last surviving member of his father's family. At an early age Mr. LUCAS showed a strong spirit of patriotism for his country and at the age of 14 years he wanted to join the army during the Civil War, and was rejected several times on account of his age. When the 138th Regiment of Indiana Vol. Inft. was being recruited at Indianapolis he again offered himself but was rejected. His patriotism was not daunted at
thus being rejected and he said he had some money and would buy his way in.

Governor MORTON, while inspecting the regiment, was told of the lad who wanted to buy his way in and asked to see him. Following his interview the Governor told the officers to accept him, as he was so patriotic. So in this way Mr. LUCAS was enlisted and mustered in Co. F. 128th Indiana U. S. Vol. Inft. He served his country faithfully till the close of the war when he returned to his Indiana home.

On March 5, 1878, he was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Van FLEET, and engaged in farming. Some ten years after his marriage Mr. LUCAS, with his wife and two young sons moved to the northwestern part of Nebraska, where they resided until the opening of Old Oklahoma in 1889, when they came with the great rush of people who made the country, towns and cities of this fair state. Mr. LUCAS filed on a quarter section two and one-half miles north of Kingfisher, which place is now owned by Wm. BENSON and is one of the best farms near Kingfisher. Following his wife's death on December 16, 1909, he moved into Kingfisher and had since resided in this city.

Mr. LUCAS was one of the oldest Odd Fellows in Oklahoma, having been a member over forty years. After coming to this state he placed his membership with the Kingfisher lodge. He was a charter member of the G.A.R. Post No. 2 of Kingfisher, which with Guthrie, is distinguished as the two oldest Posts in the state. During all these years he has shown the same patriotism which won him a place in the army - always true and loyal to his comrade brothers, and taking a great interest in the Ladies Circle of the G.A.R. For over twelve years he was Post Quartermaster and faithfully he performed his duties. During these twelve years Mr. LUCAS kept a record of all comrades deaths in Post No. 2, and with his name will be written No. 22.

As a member of the Presbyterian church Mr. LUCAS was a faithful attendant. He was also a regular attendant at the Bible class. He was present at both morning and evening services on the day before his
death. He was held in highest esteem by his pastor, friends and the entire community.

Mr. LUCAS is survived by his three sons, E. T. LUCAS of Kingfisher, Leslie H. of Kansas City, Mo., and Cecil C., who resides in Wichita.

Richard Eugene Luebking, 78, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006, at his home in Mangum. He was born Jan.18, 1928, in Kingfisher to Henry and Pearl Luebking. He married Rose Mansfield in Kingfisher in 1955. He retired from the U. S. Air Force. He enjoyed fishing and working on old cars.

He is survived by his wife Rose; two daughters, Donna Ducharme and her husband David and Beverly Thacker and her husband Jim, all of Altus; two sons, Mike Luebking and his wife Patricia and Kevin Luebking, all of Altus; a sister, Marie Endres of Akarche; brother, Russell Luebking of Oklahoma City; eight grandchildren, Jeff Hubert, Melissa King, Michael, Mark and Tara Luebking, Brandon, Kirk and Kala Luebking, Justin and Kristopher Ducharme; and five great grandchildren .

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.

Private services will be held by the family at a later date.

Many obituaries and death notices from The Reformer were transcribed in Oklahoma Genealogical Society Quarterly Vol. 30 No. 1, 1985. Other sources include original newspapers and submissions by researchers.

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