Johnson County Obituaries
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Obituaries published after 1923 will be abstracted to avoid copyright violations.
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LAIR --Died, at Olathe, Kans., July 29, 1899, Bro.
Joseph B. Lair, aged 55 years, 1 month and 8
days. At the age of eighteen he united with
the Brethren church, continuing in the faith
until death. He was called to the ministry at
thirty-five. In later years his labors were confined to writings and studies of the prophecies,
was associate editor of the "Prophetic
Age" twelve years, and a member of the
"Watch Mission." He leaves a wife, three
sons, four daughters, five brothers and two sisters. Interment in the Olathe cemetery. (Aug. 1899, Gospel Messenger)
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LAMASMEY --Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Lamasmey of Olathe, who died last night, will be tomorrow afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church in Olathe. Mrs. Lamasmey settled at Olathe in 1859 and was organizer of the Old Settlers' Picnic, an annual event. She is survived by her husband, James Lamasmey, a horse buyer, and these children: James H., Benjamin and Ivory L. Lamasmey of Olathe; Mrs. Kittie Trotter of Chicago and Mrs. Lena Upton, Kansas City.
(Kansas City Star, April 17, 1916)
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LARKIN --Jack Larkin, one of the oldest settlers in Johnson
county, Kas., died at his home near Stillwell, Kas on Dec. 31, 1896. Mr. Lorkin was one
of the wealthy farmers of the vicinity, and
was well known In Kansas and Missouri. (Kansas City Daily Journal, Jan. 2, 1897)
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LESUEUR --Mrs. Frances Lesueur, age 80, wife of James P. Lesueur, died in Olathe June 26th. She had been a resident of Olathe for fifty years. Burial in Olathe Cemetery.
(Kansas City Star, June 28, 1921)
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LIVERMORE --Mrs. H. C. Livermore, a pioneer of Olathe, died early today. She suffered a stroke of apoplexy eight weeks ago and did not regain consciousness. She was 67 years old. She was the wife of H. C. Livermore, organizer and for many years manager of the Johnson County Co-operative Association, from which she retired several years ago. She is survived by her husband, one son, Harvey Livermore of Olathe and one daughter, Mrs. O. G. Wolverton, Kansas City. The funeral will be Tuesday from the family home. Burial will be in the Olathe cemetery.
(Kansas City Star, June 12, 1922)
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LORIMER --Chester Lorimer, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lormier, who live five miles souteast of Olathe, died at Long Beach, Calif., on Feb. 17, four days after his marriage to Miss Mary Barnes of Los Angeles and formerly of Olathe. The wedding was set for February 14. Several days ago Chester Lorimer became ill, and despite doctor's orders left for California. The couple was married in Los Angeles, and went to Long Beach for their honeymoon. The family in Olathe received a telegram announcing his death. Chester Lorimer had rented a farm near Olathe where he intended to return with his bride. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by four sisters and two brothers. Mr. Lorimer was born Feb. 6, 1887 [note: gravestone says 1886]. Services will be Saturday at the Olathe Cemetery.
(Kansas City Star, Feb. 19, 1920)
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LOVE --John Love, the shoemaker from Olathe who was injured by falling down an elevator shaft at 304 W. Sixth street last Tuesday, died this morning at the general hospital. The body is in Carroll-Davidson's Undertaking rooms.
(Kansas City Star, Sept. 7, 1905)
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