Clay Co., KS AHGP-Obituaries "Q-R"

Clay County Obits "Q-R"

If you have any obituaries published before 1923 that you would like to contribute to the page, please send them to me and I will add them. Obituaries published after 1922 will be abstracted to avoid copyright violations. Unless otherwise noted, obits below are abstracted from the Clay Center Dispatch. Other obituaries may be found in extractions from the Wakefield (part 1), Wakefield (part 2), Industry and Morganville newspapers found elsewhere on this site.
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Rosa Quinlisk, a one time resident of Clay County, died Sunday night, January 25, at her late home in Butte, Colorado. Mrs. Quinlisk was for many years a resident of Wakefield, and being well known in that communtiy, has many friends there who are sorrowing because of her death. She was born Aug. 3, 1836 and had almost reached the age of eighty years upon her death. She is survived by nine children and a number of sisters. The body was shipped to Clay county for burial, and services were held at the Congregational church in Wakefield, with burial in Madura cemetery. (CC Times, Feb. 5, 1914)
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Mabel Blanche Radford, 89, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at Clay Center; born on July 25, 1918, at Clifton, the daughter of John and Martha (Kulp) Hammel; married Walter Radford in 1949 and they lived in Kansas City and Waterville until his death in 1971; also preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Johnson, four sisters and one brother; survived by one daughter, Vickie Radford of Topeka; burial in Greenwood Cemetery
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George Randall was born in Willshire, England, February 20, 1835, and died at his residence in Clay county, January 1, 1914, aged 78 years, 10 months and 11 days. He came to America as a young man, stopping first in New York, and enlisting in the New York Volunteers during the Civil war. He was married the first time, in 1859, to Sarah Marshall, who passed beyond the river line in 1862; to that union were born two children, G. P. Randall of Clay Center and Mrs. Sarah Benedict, now of Saratoga, New York. He was married the second time to Mrs. Amelia Howison, of England, in 1865, but there are no remaining children of that union. He is also survived by two brothers and a sister, all living in England. He came to Kansas in 1875, his family having preceded him by five years, and settled on a claim in Union twp. He was a charter member of the Uniondale Baptist church, of which he remained a member and from which his funeral services were conducted on January 3rd. Burial was in the cemetery next to the church. (CC Times, Jan. 8 1914)
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Anna Mae Rankin died on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at Clay Center; born on Nov. 30, 1912, at Houlka, Miss., the daughter of Oliver Steven "Dick" and Mattie Lorene (Glenn) Carr; married Elmo C. Rankin on Nov. 25, 1937; preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Rankin; her parents, Dick and Mattie Carr; one brother, Richard Carr; and one sister, Lois Wise; survived by two sons, Kelly Rankin and wife Janice of Vancouver, Wash. and Riley Rankin and wife Pamela of Santa Rosa, Calif.; six grandchildren, Stephanie Rankin and Brian Rankin ofKansas City, David and Angela Rankin of San Diego, Calif, John Rankin of Clarks Fork, Ind., Rachael(Mrs. Chris) Wheeler of Vancouver, Wash., Jennifer (Mrs. Jamie) Gleason of Pullman, Wash.; and fourgreat-grandsons; burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Karl P. Rau, 74, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at Abilene; born Aug. 27, 1931, in Clay County, the son of Paul K.and Elizabeth (McPheeters) Rau; preceded in death by two sisters, Pauline Rau and Imogene Forsyth; survivors include one brother, Roy Rau, Wakefield; burial at the Athelstane Cemetery
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Audrey June Rauch, 76, died Monday, March 19, 2007, at her home in Miltonvale; born April 4, 1930, at Clay Center, the daughter of Irl and Edna (Ahlberg) Thornton; married John Rauch on Aug. 10,1957, at Clay Center; survived by husband, John Rauch of Miltonvale; three daughters, Ann Graham and husband Tyler of Frankfort, Meg Lindsey and husband John of Glenwood Springs, Colo. and Mary Malmud and husband Lee of Charlotte, N.C.; and two grandchildren; burial in Miltonvale Cemetery.
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Ray, Guy was born near Leonardville, Riley County, Kan., July 22, 1888, died July 22, 1908 from a gunshot wound. He was accidently shot about noon on the 21 and died at 5 o'clock next morning. While removing a Winchester rifle from the spring wagon he took hold of the muzzle and pulled the gun toward him when it exploded. The bullet passed almost through his right arm and lodged in his back but was removed. He was conscious until the end and said he was prepared to die. When the accident occurred he was working for his brother in law, James Bradley, near Calumet, OK. His father, Samuel Ray, formerly of Industry but now of Junction City, Kan., went down and brought the body back. He was buried in the family lot at Greenridge cemetery east of Industry. The deceased leaves a father, two sisters and one brother to mourn their loss. (Clay Center Times, June 2, 1908)
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Philip Ray, an old and respected citizen of Gill Township, this county, died at his residence, Wednesday, March 9, of lung disease. Mr. Ray was an old soldier, and a man who made many friends wherever known. Peace to his ashes. (Clay Center Times, March 17, 1887)
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William Ray, a one time resident of Clay county, residing in the Industry neighborhood, and well remembered in that community, recently met with a sudden and accidental death. The Junction City Republic had the following to say concerning his death: "About noon Sunday, two boys, Baker and Phelps, living east of the Tyler mill, discovered the mangled remains of William Ray, along the switch running just east of the MK&T depot, toward the Tyler mills. He had evidently been dead many hours. It is known that he came in Saturday evening from White City, where he had been employed in one of the livery stables for some time, and no one say him after train time so the supposition is that he stepped around the east side of the depot in the darkness and in some manner got run over by a switching train and cars. One arm was cut off at the shoulder, his skull was crushed, his collar bone was forced across under his chin and the other arm was broken in three places. The remains were taken to his old home at Industry Tuesday, where burial was made. Mr. Ray was divorced from his wife several years ago, and had no children. He was a brother of Mrs. S. D. Kerby of West 14th street, and John Ray of West 13th Street, and had made his home with the Kerby family much of the time in recent years. He was about 60 years old." (CC Times, Jan. 24, 1915)
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Ray, William P., died March 24, 1946 in Junction City; he was born May 19, 1888 near Industry to John S. and Rosetta (Downs) Ray; married Pearl Belle Estes on June 21, 1912; survived by his wife, a son, William B. "Boyd" Ray of JC, Mrs Beatrice Shelton of JC and Mrs. Evelyn Jones of Minneapolis, MN, and his brothers and sisters: A. M. Ray, J.C.; B. E. Ray, Cheyenne WY, Cecil Ray, Boulder CO, Mrs. Elmer Ward, Loveland CO,, Mrs. James Reidy, Coffeyville and Mrs. Gerald King, JC. Burial March 27, 1946 in Highland Cemetery, Junction City. (abstract, Clay Center Times unknown date)
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Elaine Lois Reed, 70, Leonardville, died Sept. 13; born June 24, 1927, in Leonardville, and graduated from Clay Center Community High School in 1945; married Robert Reed on Aug. 31, 1947; he died July 16, 1980; survived by her daughter, Barbara Wohler, Clay Center; two sons, Ronald Reed, Salina, and Rick Reed, Clay Center; a sister, Anna Mae Bauer, Sterling; two brothers, Alden Lyon, Manhattan, and Lavern Lyon, Salina; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery (abstract, Manhattan Mercury, Sept. 15, 1997)
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Gloria R. Reed, 83, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, at Clay Center; born April 26, 1922, at Wakefield, the daughter of Robert M. and Nella (Rhea) Auchard; married Wayne Reed Oct. 11, 1942; preceded in death by one sister and one brother; survivors include her husband, Wayne Reed of Clay Center; one son, David Reed of Little Rock, Ark.; two daughters, Nancy Scott of Topeka and Carolyn Lichty and husband Richard of Deluth, Minn.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery
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Genevieve Reed, 70, Miltonvale, died May 2, 1977 in Salina. She was born Dec. 24, 1906 at Oak Hill. Burial May 6 at Mt. Liberty Cemetery west of Oak Hill. Survivors include a sister, Mildred Stafford of Salina and a brother, Merven Reed of Buhl, Idaho; four nieces and three nephews. (abstact, Salina Journal, May 4, 1977)
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Leah, the nine day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Reed, residing near Morganville, died Tuesday morning. The little body was buried Wednesday in the Greenwood Cemetery. (Clay Center Times, Thursday, Nov. 6, 1913
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INDUSTRY: Miss Reed was called to Morganville, Wednesday morning, on account of the death of her infant niece on Tuesday. (Longford Leader, Nov. 7, 1912)
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Milton B. Regnier, 87, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at Clay Center; born Feb. 2, 1920, at Clyde, the son of Lloyd and Olive Caddy (Byrne) Regnier; married Norma Carlson on Aug. 2, 1941; preceded by his wife, Norma Regnier, in 1997 and one brother, Duward Regnier; survived by three sons, Craig Regnier and wife Marla of Clay Center, Randy Regnier and wife Sue of Oaxaca, Mexico and Brad Regnier and wife Cindi of San Antonio, Tex.; one daughter, Valerie Gilley and husband Rockie of Ft. Worth, Tex.; one sister, Darlyene Newell of Clay Center; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Frederick W. Reichert, a well known farmer of the Clifton community, died Saturday at his country home, six miles north of Vining, at the age of fifty-five years, eleven months and eighteen days. The deceased left a wife surviving. The funeral services were held at the St. Mary's church Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock. (Clay County Times, Aug. 4, 1914)
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At Rest--the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Reimer who resided south of Longford died Sunday morning December 1, 1912. The little one was but three days old. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved parents. (Longford Leader, Dec. 5, 1912)
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INDUSTRY: Mr. Rhode's little boy died on Sunday moorning. (Longford Leader, Nov. 20, 1913)
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A. Richardson born March 28, 1916, at Onaga, the son of Lester and Louise Richardson; died June 2, 1999 at Cheyenne, Wyo; married Emma June Richardson, June 26, 1937; preceded in death by a brother and survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter, a brother, six grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; burial in Rose Meron Cemetery
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Curtis W. Rickley, 84, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2006, at Deland, FL; born at Oakhill, he retired from the Navy as a senior chief radioman; survivors include his wife, Mary Rickley; two sisters, Betty Osborne of Kansas City and Myrtle Williams of Wakefield; and Orval Rickley of Chapman; no burial infromation
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Orval George Rickley, 98, died Friday, April 28, 2006, at Chapman; born March 12, 1908, at Oakhill, the son of Henry and Eliza Jane (Smith) Rickley; married Elma Budden Jan. 1, 1939; preceded in death by his wife Sept. 28, 1999; also preceded in death by four brothers,three sisters and two grandchildren; survivors include four sons, Don Rickley and wife Mary of Chapman, Jim Rickley and wife Lou of Independence, Max Rickley and wife Patty of Vacaville, Calif. and Van Rickley and wife Mary of Solomon; one daughter, Wava Schweitzer of Junction City; two sisters, Myrtle Williams of Wakefield and Betty Osbourne of Grandview, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; services at Madura Congregational; no burial information
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Gladys Marie Riek, 87, died Monday,Jan. 29, 2007, at Leonardville; born May 26, 1919, in Clay County, the daughter of Clarence and Nellie (Thompson) Hammel; married Harold Riek on Dec. 6, 1941; he preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1973; also preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Rose Riek; survived by two sons, Lawrence Riek and wife Judy of Clay Center and Loren Riek and wife Shirley of ClayCenter; one brother, Wayne Hammel of Clay Center; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center.
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Mrs. Ed Riley died last Wednesday evening, January 7th, at her home in this county west of Longford. Death was the result of an operation. The body was taken immediately to her former home in Washington, where burial was made. (CC Times Jan 15, 1914)
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Mrs. Laura Riley was born near Blandville, West Virginia, Feb. 20, 1892, and died at her home near Vine, Kansas, Wednesday evening, January 7, 1914, age 21 years, 10 months and 17 days. Mrs. Riley, formerly Laura Davis, was united in marriage with Edward F. Riley at Spokane, Washington, June 14, 1911, and lived at Milan, Washington until the spring of 1912, when they came to Kansas to make their home on a farm near Vine. She leaves a husband, a daughter aged 2 and a son aged three months, her parents, three sisters and two brother besides many other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Her husband and his brother James left Friday morning with the remain, for Milan, Washington, where her parents and other family reside. Mrs. Riley will be sadly missed from this community, for although she lived here but a short time she gained the love and friendship of all who knew her. She was an affectionate wife, a loving mother and a true friend. (Longford Leader, Jan. 15, 1914)
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Our community was very sad Friday morning when we heard that Mrs. George Robinett had died early in the morning of heart trouble. It was very sudden as she was in usual health until Tuesday, when she complained of not feeling well. She was buried in Greenridge on Sunday, the floral offerings very beautiful, the coffin simply covered with flowers. Quite a number of the relatives from a distance were here to attend the funeral, including her son, Hugh Evans, Mrs. Theo. Steinbruck from Milford and Hugh Rosier, from Morganville. (Longford Leader, Dec. 26, 1912)
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George Robinson received a telegram last Saturday informing him of the sudden death of his brother, Harry, of Holly, Colorado, who had just undergone an operation for appendicitis. Mr. Robinson and family started Sunday morning to Holly to attend the funeral. (Longford Leader, July 20, 1916)
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M. Juanita Robinson, 79, died Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at the home of her daughter in Junction City; born March 24, 1928, at Fixer, Ky., the daughter of Dewey and Vodus (Ballard) McClure; married Clayton Robinson on Oct.6, 1951; he preceded her in death on July 13, 2001; survived by two sons, Gary Robinson and wife Beverlyof Mesa, Ariz. and William Robinson and wife Kathy of Clay Center; one daughter, Lisa Schwartz and husband Martin of Junction City; three stepdaughters, Donna Birmeier of Leonardville, Vicki Snyder of Lenexa and Connie Terrian of Wakefield; two brothers, Kenneth McClure of Carlisle, Ohio and William McClure of Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Wanda Snyder of Dayton, Ohio and Betty Wilson of Lake Wales,Fla.; special friends, Dawn Willmann and Cody Riechers; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Mrs. Mary J. Robinson (Robison), mother of Arley Robinson, died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, daughter, Mrs. James Robinson, in this city on east Lincoln avenue. Mrs. Robison was 79 years of age and was one of the old settlers of this county, having come to Hayes township among the first to settle there. She was the mother of Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. Bloss, Mrs. Bailey from Oklahoma and Arley Robinson. She was a very kindly old lady whose death will be greatly mourned by all the friends and relatives. (CCT, April 5, 1906)
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Samuel Robinson (Robison), of Hayes township, died Tuesday evening of cancer of the stomach, after an illness of seventeen weeks. Mr. R. was an old settler of Clay Co., having resided on his homestead since 1870. He was a kindly old man and had many friends who will drop a tear to his memory and of sympathy for the family. (CCT, Aug. 13, 1885)
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Mr. and Mrs W. A. Robinson (Robison), who live four or five miles northeast of town, came in from the east on the train Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Robinson had in her arms her six months old babe which had been ailing for some time. While going from the depot to the Cottage House the baby died. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have the sympathy of all in this bereavement. (CCT June 10, 1886)
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Loren D. Rock, 84, died Monday, March 19,2007, in Marquette; born Nov. 27, 1922, at Clay Center, the son of Dennis Finley and Stella (Huddleston) Rock; married Frances Eileen McDaniel on Sept. 23, 1945, at Clay Center; she preceded him in death on Dec. 29, 1993; also preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Jane Carver,three brothers, Wayne, Dale and Gene Rock and two sisters, Garnette Woods and Helen Cowing; survived by two sons, Raymond Rock and Frank Rock, both of Marquette; two daughters, Sandra Rush of Marquette and Lorene Fraser of Minneapolis, Kan.; one brother, Norman Rock of Deming, N.M.; two sisters, Jane Gennett and Edith McIntyre, both of Clay Center; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; burial in the Marquette City Cemetery.
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Lois F. Roebke, 97, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at Riverview Estates in Marquette, Kan.; born Oct. 20, 1903, at Clifton, the daughter of Walker and Margaret (Craig) Burk; married Harold Roebke Nov. 16, 1938, and he survives of the home; other survivors include a son, Craig Roebke and wife, Roma, of Lindsborg; a granddaughter; and three foster grandsons; burial at Rusco Cemetery at Clifton.
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HELEN S. ROMIG, 87, of Wichita, formerly of Clay Center, homemaker and retired piano teacher, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 1986; service Tuesday in Clay Center; survivors include sons, G. Richard of Phoenix, Thomas of Tecumseh; daughters, Jane Brehm of Wichita, Margaret Hazel of Middletown, Calif.; sister, Flossie Zimmerman of Lenexa; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. (abstract, Wichita Eagle, Sept. 8, 1986)
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Kenneth S. Rose, Manhattan died there. He is survived by his wife; one son, C. B. of Longmont, Colo.; three daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Rook of Clay Center, Mrs. Albert Dyer of Chapman and Mrs. Jean Babbett of Manhattan. Burial Feb. 16, 1956 in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Odella M. Rose born April 4, 1913, at Clifton, the daughter of Graham and Mary Etta (Hileman) Gaston; died Dec. 19, 1999 in Emporia; married Philip R. Rose Feb. 7, 1941, and he preceded her in death Oct. 22, 1982, as did three brothers; survived by two daughters, two sons, a brother, a sister, 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery
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Richard Vernon Rosenow, 85; born July 9, 1918, at Clay Center, the son of Ferdinand Frank and Elizabeth Anne (Kuehn) Rosenow; died May 31, 2004; married Norma Mae Dawson May 2, 1943, at Columbus, GA; survived by wife, daughter, one son, one grandson; and three great grandchildren; burial Ebenezer Cemetery, near Green.
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Kathryn Rosiska, 48, died Tuesday at the Clay Center hospital. She had been ill for several weeks. Mrs. Rosiska was born July 26, 1913 in Cloud County, and had formerly lived in Idana before moving to Clay Center in 1954. She is survived by her husband, a son, Darold, of Salina, her father, John Partch, of Miltonvale, a sister Mrs. Pauline Worley of Clay Center, and a grandson. The funeral will be Wednesday with burial in the Greenwood cemetery, Clay Center. unknown paper, March 20, 1962
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Margaret Rosiska, 94, died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at Clay Center; born Dec. 11, 1913, at Topeka, the daughter of Joseph and Laura (Poots) Haden; preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Farmer and her second husband, Floyd Frost Sr. in 1962; married Harold "Rosy" Rosiska on July 13, 1963; he preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1982; also preceded in death by one brother and one stepdaughter; survived by one stepson, Floyd Frost Jr.; burial in Greenwood Cemetery
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Kenneth Rothfuss, 84, died Saturday, September 13, 2003, at Clay Center; born March 17, 1919 at Lamar, Kan., the son of Earl and Zeda (Gibson) Rothfuss; married Melva Nelson on March 11, 1939; preceded by four brothers and one sister; survivors include his wife, Melva Rothfuss, Clay Center; one son, Mike and wife Sandy Rothfuss, Clay Center; two grandsons and one granddaughter; burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Opal Rothfuss, 83, died Nov. 5 at Stoneybrook Retirement Community, Manhattan; born June 23, 1914, to Julius and Julia (Hedlund) Nelson at Clay County; married Glenn Rothfuss on Jan. 29, 1938; they farmed and lived in Miltonvale, Idana and Clifton before moving to Clay Center in 1979; survived by three daughters, Gleora Strauss, Manhattan, Marilyn Young, Crystal Lake, Ill., and Bonnie Machmer, Tyler, Tex.; two sisters, Melva Rothfuss, Clay Center, and Icel Mae Smith, Miltonvale; a brother, Loren Nelson, Clay Center; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, who died Oct. 14, 1983; and two sons; burial in Greenwood Cemetery. (abstract, Manhattan Mercury, Nov. 6, 1997)
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Roma Lucile, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Roughton, passed away about six o'clock last Thursday morning at their home in Manchester. Little Roma was born December 9th, and while her little life was of short duration, yet it was very dear, and of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. The parents and other children will deeply mourn this precious rosebud, which has so early been transplanted into God's Garden of Love. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon, at 1 o'clock by Rev. S. A. Chappell. Interment in Prairiedale Cemetery. The Leader joins the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Roughton in sympathizing during the loss of their dear little one. Mr. Roughton is the editor of the Manchester Motor. (Longford Leader, Jan. 18, 1917)
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Tillman Frederick Rozean, 72, died Monday, June 26, 2006, in Clay Center; born Jan. 23, 1934, at Norton, the son of Phil and Irene (Morse) Rozean; married Juanita Camp in 1996 and she preceded him in death in 2004; survivors include three sons, Arden Rozean of Clay Center, Curtis Rozean of Springfield, Mo. and Eric Rozean of Kearney, Neb.; two daughters, Drusilla Duewel of Olathe and Heather Rozean of Salina; one brother, John Rozean of Salina; one sister, Mary Scheideman of Ellinwood; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; burial at Norton Cemetery
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Mireille "Mimi" Rundberg, 77, of Morganville, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, at Clifton; born July 31, 1923, at Jarny, France, thedaughter of Louis and Maria (Toussaint) Leyval; married Aldeen Rundberg, in 1945 in France and he preceded her in death July 2, 1981; also preceded by a sister; survivors include two brothers, Raymond Leyval of Jarny and Gilbert Leyval of Maizieres les Metz, France; burial at First(Swedesberg) Lutheran Cemetery in Clay County Florence E. Rogers, 82, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2006, at Clay Center; born June 5, 1923, at Clay Center, the daughter of Clarence and Amy (Allen) Armstrong; preceded in death by one brother, Samuel Armstrong, a son-in-law, Jerry Whitmarsh and a great-grandson, Cory Willis; survivors include her husband, Donald Rogers of the home at Clay Center; two sons, Kenneth Peterson and wife Pennie of Branson, Mo.and Larry Peterson and wife Sharon of Los Angeles, Calif.; two daughters, Sharon Whitmarsh of Atchison and Diana Fletcher of Clay Center; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; burial at the Green Cemetery
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Homer G. Rundle, 83, retired farmer, died Monday, May 24, 1993. Services Thursday, Clay Center; survivors include a son, Harlan of Clay Center; daughter, Barbara Puckett of Wichita; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.(abstract, Wichita Eagle, May 26, 1993)
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Mrs. John Rundle died Saturday evening, June 2, at her home in Hayes Twp., aged 67 years, 1 months, and 12 months. Funeral services where held June 5 with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Ann Lapthorn Thornton was born in Devonshire, England, April 20, 1850, coming to America with her family on July 5, 1871 where she lived on the family farm until June 20, 1872, when she married John Rundle and located on his homestead in Hayes Twp. where she has since lived. To this union were born eight children, four boys and four girls, three haveing preceeded her to the better land, a boy and girl dying in infancy and Minnie Helen on July 11, 1900 aged 25 years. She is survived by her loving husband, John; five children: Annie Elizabeth, John Samuel, William Henry, Thomas Herbert and Helena Maude, and nine grandchildren, all of this community. She was a charter member of the Hayes M.E. church. (CC Times, June 7, 1917)
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Mildred Rundle, 93, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, at Beloit; born May 13, 1912, at Clay Center, the daughter of John and Mary (Arents) Leipersberger; married Lyndon Rundle Sept. 13, 1933; he preceded her in death April 1, 1993; also preceded in death by onebrother; survivors include two daughters, Linda Reinhardt and husband Dick of Erie and Ileen Ehrsan-Bean and husband Monte of Beloit; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Arnold E. Runn, 82, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, atClay Center; born June 22, 1925, at Clay Center, the son of Larsand Carrie (Bergquist) Runn; married Betty Brill on March 24, 1951; she preceded him in death on July 4, 2007; survived by one son, Gary Runn and wife Carrie of Florence,Italy; one brother, Lawrence Runn and wife Norma of Lawrence; one sister, Linnea Mason and husband Richard of Fairborn, Ohio; and two grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Betty Runn, 79, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at Clay Center; born Nov. 11, 1927, at Elk Falls, the daughter of Paul and Victoria (Christianson) Brill; married Arnold Runn on March 24, 1951; was preceded in death by one brother and one sister; survived by her husband, Arnold Runn of Clay Center; one son, Gary Runn and wife Carrie of Florence, Italy; one brother, Hayward Brill of Ottawa; one sister, Virginia Caldwell of California; and two grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Funeral services for Mrs. M. L. Runnalls were held at the Evangelical United Brethern church in Longford. She is survived by four daughters; Myrtle of Longford, Mrs. Walter Burr of Seattle, Mrs. W. L. Renfro of Lubbock, Tex., Mrs. Joe Stevens of Highway Highlands, Calif.; and three sons, Walter of Glendale, Calif., Roy of Bennington and John of Longford. Burial was at Rose Meron cemetery. unknown paper, Oct. 11, 1953
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Anne Mae Rupe, 86, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at Clay Center; born July 7, 1920, at Columbus Junction, Iowa, the daughter of Court and Osie Mae (Kulp) Moseley; married LeRoy Rupe on July 1, 1942, at Salina; he preceded her in death on March 10, 1969; also preceded in death by one son, Richard Rupe, one grandson, Ricky Rupe and ten brothers and sisters; survived by two daughters, Barbara Siebold and husband Tony of Manhattan and Janis Elder and husband Ken of Overland Park; one son, James Rupe of Kansas City, Mo.; one sister, Delores Watson of Rogers, Ark.; two brothers, Harold Moseley of San Diego, Calif. and Burton Moseley of Topeka; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; burial in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
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Clinton Russell, 76, died Saturday, July 8, 2006, in Hot Springs AR; born July 15, 1929, at Idana, the son of John W. and Nellie Pearl Russell; preceded in death by his twin brother, Clayton Russell; survivors include his wife, Shirley Cox Russell of Hot Springs; and one brother, John Russell and wife Esther of Wakeeney; burial at Shadowlawn Cemetery at Malvern, Ark.
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Margaret Ann Johnston Rutherford was born at Ballymoney, county Antrim, Ireland, Oct. 26, 1853, and passed away at her home in Clay Center, Kansas, May 14, 1921. She came with her parents to New York City, in 1873, and in 1875 was united in marriage with Thomas Rutherford. They came to Kansas and located on a homestead near Broughton, in 1876, where she lived for almost forty years. The family removed to Seattle, Washington, about six years ago, where they lived for almost two years, returning then to Kansas, in the hope of benefitting Mrs. Rutherford's health, but to no avail, as it was improved only temporarily, and she failed rapidly during the last few weeks, but the end came suddenly and was unexpected. Mrs. Rutherford is survived by her husband, two sons and two daughters: T. W. Rutherford, of Sweetwater, Okla.; J. S. Rutherford of Grand Junction, Colo.; Mrs. Kenneth Artley amd Miss Mayme Rutherford of Vernillion, S. D.; Miss Margaret Rutherford and Mrs. Warren Telander of Clay Center; also eleven grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. W. J. McCully of Herington, Kans. Funeal services were held at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Wallace W. Carpenter. Burial was made in Greenwood Cemetery. (CC Times, May 19, 1921)
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Wayne W. Ryan, 90, former Kansas state senator and member of the Kansas Legislature, and Clay County attorney, died Monday, March 11, 1996; survivors include sons, Mike and Tim, both of Clay Center, Terry of Raleigh, N.C.; daughter, Sally Woodman of Wichita; 11 grandchildren. (abstract, Wichita Eagle, Mar. 12, 1996)
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