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Wyandotte County Obituaries


Obits published after 1923 will be abstracted to avoid copyright violations.

NASH
Mr. Anderson Nash, a citizen of Kansas City, Kansas for 38 years, died Sunday afternoon at the Soldiers' Military Home, Leavenworth, where he lived for about 13 years. This veteran of the Civil war was born in Clay Co., Mo., and was 77 years old at the time of his death. He was in the barber business for many years in this city, but about 14 years ago he received a stroke of paralysis, which practically made him an invalid. He and his splendid wife, Rebecca Nash, who lives at 930 Walker Ave. reared a family that speaks for their high Christian living. The funeral was held at First A.M.E. church, Wednesday, of which he had been a faithful member for many years. Left behind those who were dear to the deceased, is his devoted and loving wife; three daughters, Mrs. Lucia Lewis, Chicago; also Mrs. Carry Miller Mrs. Blanche Conway, and one son, Carlyle Nash, all of this city; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Brown, St. Joseph, MO., five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Remains were laid to rest in West Lawn Cemetery. (Kansas City Advocate, Feb. 3, 1922)

NEELEY
William Neeley died at Fort George Wright, Washington state, on the 26th of February. He was the son of A. J. Neely of this city and had lived out west for several years. Service were held here and he was survived by his parents and sister and brother, who is somewhere in Pennsylvania and could not be contacted about his brother's death and funeral. (abstract, Wyandotte Echo, Mar. 6, 1936)

NELSON
Nathaniel N. Nelson, 29, died at his home, 820 Quindaro Blvd., Kansas City, Kas., Friday morning at 5 o'clock. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Myrtle Nelson, and two daughters, Dorothy and Myrtle; his mother, Mrs. Mattie Nelson, six brothers and three sisters, Mary, Bert, Barton, Richard, Thomas, Clarence, Margaret, Ethel and Mrs. Edna Whitel Funeral from the residence Sunday afternoon, Feb. 27, with interment in Highland Park Cemetery. (KC Star Feb. 27, 1916)

NEWKIRK
H. O. Newkirk, aged 25 years, son of James F. Newkirk, died Sunday at the family home, 638 South Fourth street, after a short illness of pneumonia. The deceased was well known in Armourdale and was engaged in the jewelry business for some time. His mother, Mrs. Louisa Newkirk, died last Monday of spinal meningitis. Young Newkirk was very low at the time of his mother's death and the shock had a tendency to make his condition worse. The two deaths in such a short length of time is a severe shock to the remaining members of the family. (Kansas City Journal, Tues., Mar. 21, 1899)

NEWSOME
The funeral of John Newsome, who met his death Thursday of last week, was held Thursday of last week, was held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the First A.M.E. church, Rev.J. F. Griffin officiated, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Tillman. The deceased leaves a wife and little boy and many relatives. The remains were laid to rest in West Lawn Cemetery. (Kansas City Advocate, June 1, 1923)

NICHOLAS
Charles A. Nicholas, 54 years old, died yesterday at his home 1550 Quindaro Blvd., Kansas side. He leaves a widow, and a son and daughter. Funeral services will be tomorrow afternoon from the residence, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star July 16, 1916)

NOBLES
Minnie B. Nobles died June 23. Services by K. C. Embalming and Casket Co. (abstract, Wyandotte Echo, June 27, 1930)

NOERNBERG
Frederick Noernberg died yesterday at his home, 2515 Metropolitan Ave., Kansas side. He had lived in the Argentine section thirty years. For a number of years he was engaged in the grocery business, and at the time of his death was custodian of the Santa Fe Railway Y. M. C. A. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Noernberg; three sons, Fred Noernberg, 1223 S. 36th St.; Carl and William Noernberg of the home address, and three daughters, Mrs. Otto Longnickle, 1615 S. 20th St., Mrs. August Boehm, Lima, O., and Mrs. Bertha Melcher, home address. (KC Star, Nov. 28, 1919)

NORMAN
The funeral of William Norman, a private in Co. G, 23rd Kansas regiment, who died at San Louis, Cuba, April 23, 1899, will be held this afternoon in the First Baptist Church, corner of 5th and Nebraska. The funeral will be under the auspices of Companies C and G, of this city. (Daily American Citizen, Mar. 11, 1900)

NORTH
Mrs. Amanda North, 76 years old, died yesterday at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. G. L. Lewis, 1814 Minnesota Ave., Kansas side, Besides her granddaughter, Mrs. North is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lucy B. Brugh and Mrs. G. C. Newton, Kansas side. Funeral services will be held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. C. Newton, 1812 Minnesota Ave. this afternoon. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. (KC Star, March 29, 1919)

NORTON
Marjorie Norton, 8 years old, an orphan, died yesterday at Bethany Hospital. She lived with her sister, Mrs. W. H. Crowl, 1715 Spruce ave., Kansas side. Funeral services this afternoon and Gibson & Sons Chapel; burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. (KC Star, Dec. 12, 1918)

OLSON
George Walter Olson, 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Olson, 2507 West 45th St., Rosedale, died Tuesday at the home of his parents. Besides his parents he is survived by two sisters, Miss Mildren Olson and Miss Edna Olson, both of the home address. Services this afternoon from the home. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. (KC Star, July 31, 1919)

OBERLAG
Mrs. Catherine Oberlag, 86 years old, died yesterday at the home of her sons, C. W. and Edward Oberlag, Carrollton, Mo. Before going to Carrollton, Mrs. Oberlag had lived on the Kansas side 36 years. Besides her sons, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George Tresz, 424 Armstrong Ave., Kansas side; eleven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Burial this morning at Oak Grove Cemetery, Kansas side. (KC Star, Feb. 3, 1919)

O'BRIEN
N. D. O'Brien, 1020 Haskell, Kansas City, Kas., died Saturday at Bethany Hospital after an illness of three months resulting from an infection following a wound in the foot. Besides his widow he leaves three daughters, Mrs. (Dr.) W. P. Colvin of New York City, Mrs. E. R. Meier, 2116 N. Tremont, Kansas City, Kas., and Miss Frances O'Brien, a teacher at the Hawthorne School, Kansas City, Kas. Funeral services this afternoon from the family residence, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star Feb. 27, 1916)

O'DONNELL
Mrs. Grace Parsons O'Donnell, age 31, died at her home, 2617 East Downey Way, Seattle, Wash., Feb. 23. Funeral services at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Parsons, 1927 N. 14th St., Kansas City, Kas. She is survived by her husband, I. L. O'Donnell;daughters, Ruth and baby Alice Lee; her parents and her brothers, John and Carl Parsons, and her sisters, Florence and Mrs. Mary Cook. (KC Star Feb. 27, 1916)

O'GRADY
Thomas O'Grady, 21 years old, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Margaret O'Grady, 420 State Ave., Kansas side, yesterday. Besides his mother, he is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Mary Shaffin and Mrs. Lizzie Owens of Chicago, Miss Edith O'Grady and Miss Macella O'Grady of the home address, and four brothers, Joseph, John, James and Bennie O'Grady of the Kansas side. Burial will be at Seneca, Kas. (KC Star, May 9, 1919)

O'NEIL
Patrick O'Neil, formerly of Armourdale, died at Excelsior Springs Sunday morning at 1 o'clock. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.(Kansas City Journal, Mon., Oct. 18, 1897)

OOTS
Mrs. Mary Oots, 71 years old, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Gibson, 1109 Minnesota Ave., Kansas side. Mrs. Oots was born in Louisville, Ky. Besides her daughter, she is survived by two sons, Roy Oots of the Kansas side, and Charles Oots of Austin, Minn. Funeral services will be at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the home of Mrs. Giblson. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. (KC Star, Oct. 27, 1919)

ORRISON
Mrs. Emma Orrison, 65 years of age, died yesterday at her home, 2744 N. 11th St., Kansas side. She is survived by her husband, William H. Orrison; seven sons, Alvin, Ort and Earl of the Kansas side; Walter and Clay of the Missouri side; --zi of Lincoln, Ill. and Carl of Ashdown, Ark.; and two daughters, Mrs. J. d. Settles of La Loup, Kas., and Mrs. Clyde Kasey of the Missouri side. Services tomorrow afternoon from the home, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, May 27, 1919)

OSBORN
Fred Osborn, for 32 years an engineer for the Santa Fe Railroad, died yesterday at his home, 1414 S. 33rd St., Kansas side. He was a member of the Ben Hur Lodge of Masons, Tirzah Chapter of the Eastern Star and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Mr. Osborn was born in New York 50 years ago. He is survived by his wife. (KC Star, Dec. 18, 1918)

OSBORNE
Mrs. Merrietha Osborne, 85 years old, died yesterday at the home of her nephew, George E. Rose, one mile west of Rosedale. The funeral will be this afternoon at the house. Burial in Davenport, Iowa. (KC Star Jan. 23, 1916)

OVEROCKER
Elizabeth Leona Overocker, the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Overocker, died yesterday at the family home, 9 S. Minnie St., Rosedale. Funeral services at the home tomorrow afternoon, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, Feb. 25, 1919)

OVERSTREET
George W. Overstreet, 38 years old, died yesterday morning at his home, 2959 N. 19th St., Kansas side. Besides his widow, Mrs. Ollie Overstreet, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Overstreet of this city, and three brothers, James Overstreet, John Overstreet of Montana and Lee Overstreet of the Kansas side. The funeral will be this afternoon at 2:30 from the Yecker Baptist Church. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, Feb. 15, 1917)

OWENS
Mrs. Leah Owens, 80 years old, widow of John Owens, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James C. Leep, 1300 S. 31st St., Kansas side. She had lived on the Kansas side for twenty-nine years. She is also survived by another daughter, Miss Ella Owens of Glenwood, Iowa and one son, A. A. Owens, of Minneapolis. (KC Star, Feb. 7, 1917)

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Services from the Jones Funeral Home for Mrs. Millie Page, 629 Paralell, are incomplete at this time. She died July 20 at her residence. (Abstract, July 23, 1954, Kansas City Plaindealer)

PALMER
Oscar Palmer was born in Arkansas, April 12, 1882 and died May 7, 1918. He moved with his parents to Kansas in 1894. He was married to Miss Ethel Wilson Nov. 17, 1912. To this union were born three children. He leaves to mourn their loss two children, his parents, four brothers and other relatives and a host of friends. He was a member of Walnut Valley lodge No. 55, A.F.& A.M. (KC Advocate, May 24, 1918)

PARKER
Little Leonard Parker, the four month old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Parker of the North End died Sunday afternoon of tonsilitis. (Daily American Citizen, Feb. 21, 1900)

PARKER
Thomas Parker, 1216 N. 9th, died May 16th. Services May 22 by K. C. Embalming and Casket Co. (abstract, Wyandotte Echo, May 30, 1930)

PATTERSON
The funeral of Mr. Corvine Patterson was attended by over 4,000 people and was held at the Metropolitan Baptist Church on 9th St., Kansas City, Kansas, where he had been a member for many years, in fact, was one of the organizers. The procession formed at his residence at 511 Nebraska, headed by the Kansas City Cornet Band, followed by Mt. Aetna, No. 19, A. F. and A. M. and then the old soldiers and relatives and friends. The hearse was drawn by two large black horses, draped with black net. Mr. Marquess of the Sumner high school opened that building to large crowd that was unable to gain entrance to the church,. Mr. Patterson was one of Kansas City's very highly respected citizens and had often championed the cause of his race. He had held many positions of honor and trust and always stood up for what he thought was right and due his people. Rev. E. A. Wilson, of Muskogee, Okla., officiated at the sermon. He was one of Mr. Patterson's lifelong friends and was his pastor for many years. Mr. Patterson was engaged in the real estate business and cesspool cleaning business and gave employment to many members of the race. The remains were viewed by several thousand citizens and friends to pay thie last tribute of respect to all that was mortal of a man that lived and fought for not only the American flag, but the rights of his people. The following obituary was written and read by Judge I. F. Bradley, a life-long friend of Mr. Patterson's: "The passing away of Corvine Patterson on last Wednesday closed the career of one of the best known pioneers of Wyandotte County. The untimely death of his only son about one year ago, whom it is thought by many was murdered, preyed heavily upon his mind, and he seemed not to have entirely recovered from it. This heavy blow, together with the weight and cares of his many years, broke the thread of his long and useful life. On the last day of the year, 1913, he appeared at the real estate office, 527 State Ave., in his usual cheerful manner. He entered the out house, and the sound of a pistol shot told the story that he had taken his own life. He was born a slave at Roanoak, in Howard Co., Missouri, Oct. 31, 1848, and at the age of fifteen took leave of his master, going to Glasgow, where he enlisted in the 65th regiment of U. S. Colored Volunteers. He was mustered in at St. Louis, Mo., and proceeded south, where he took part with distinction in the battles of Port Hudson, Milligan's Bend, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and others. He was mustered out at St. Louis, and returned to his old home, but soon drifted with the tide of emigration westward to Kansas, arriving here in June, 1867. He took employment with the Union Pacific railway company, and helped lay this great trunk line, being present at the driving of the golden spike that linked the Eastern and Western sections of the constrution. He was operating a grocery store in this city wnen the Exodusters came from the south in 1879 and was appointed a committee to care for these unfortunates, a duty he performed with kindness and credit. He was elected constable, then appointment deputy city marshall for six years, served as sanitary sargent for two years, after which he was elected a member of the board of education for two terms. Following these he was appointed street commissioner in 1889 and later was appointed to the position of deputy sheriff, serving eight years. For many years he was a director of Western University at Quindaro, and was instrumental in its organization. His last political appointment was to the office of street commissioner. Nearly forty years ago he assisted in organizing Sumner Post, G.A.R., and each Decoration Day he delighted to march to the cemetery and strew flowers on the graves of the heroes who had passed away. He was not a college bred man, yet he attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo., one year and in his extended experience in the highways and by-ways of life, he gathered much useful knowledge. He leaves a widow and a daughter, six grandchildren, and three sisters. He was the last survivor of the incorporators of the beautiful Woodlawn, where all that is mortal of him shall soon repose." (KC Plaindealer, Jan. 9, 1914)

PATTERSON
Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta Patterson, 103, will be held Friday morning from the Metropolitan Baptist Temple, with burial in Westlawn Cemetery. She died Tuesday, January 15, 1952 at her home in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the widow of Corvine Patterson, who preceded her in death in 1913. She leaves to mourn her passing a daughter, Ida M. Gayden, of the home; six grandchildren: Ernest L. Gayden, Kansas City, Kansas; Patterson Gayden, Kansas City; Henrietta Bivins, Chicago, Illinois; Maeday Waters, Kansas City; Ruth Ingram, Los Angeles and Etheln O'Grady, Los Angeles; all ten great-grand children, and one great-great grandchild. She was a charter member of the Metropolitan Baptist Temple. (abstract, KC Plaindealer, 1-18-1952)

PATTERSON
Mr. Robert E. Patterson, son of Street Commissioner Corvine Patterson, died at St. Margaret's Hospital Wednesday of last week, aged thirty six years. He attended the public schools of the city, graduating from the high school at the age of nineteen. He attended Meharry Medical college, Nashville, Tenn., and during the Spanish-American war he was hospital steward for Company C, Twenty-first Kansas Volunteers, acted in the same capacity for the Forty-Ninth regiment stationed in the Philippine Islands for three years. He was a member of the First Baptist church and Sunday school, also belonged to the Masonic fraternity, a member of W-low- Son Lodge, No. 17, and for some years was its secretary. In 1903 he was married to Miss Luella Sharp of Leavenworth, since which time he has been connected with the firm, Patterson and Gayden Realty Co. Card of thanks: We wish to thank our many friends for their sympathy and kindness and for the floral offerings during our recent bereavement in the loss of our beloved one, Robert E. Patterson. signed, Mrs. Luella Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Gayden (KC Plaindealer, Apr. 28, 1911)

PEARCY
Mrs. Ada Pearcy, 24 years old, the wife of J. F. Pearcy, died Tuesday at her home, 1626 Argentine Blvd., Rosedale. Besides her husband, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bethard, and four brothers, James, Harry, Walter and St. Elmo Bethard, of the home address. Funeral services will be at 9:30 o'clock Sunday morning at Mrs. C. L. Forster's chapel. Burial in Shawnee Cemetery, Kansas side. (KC Star, Feb. 6, 1919)

PETERSEN
Clement "Clemmie" Petersen, 2 years old, died yesterday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Petersen, 1230 Taylor Ave., Kansas side. He is also survived by his brother, Frank Jr. and sister, May Belle. Services this afternoon from the home, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, Nov. 13, 1919)

PIERCE
Mr. Daniel Pierce, who died very suddenly, was buried last Sunday from the A.M.E. church at 8th and Nebraska. He was a member of the Masonic lodge. (Kansas Elevator, Apr. 4, 1916)

PINKNEY
Mr. Pinkney, father of Mrs. James Thatcher, died at his residence on N. 3rd St. yesterday. He was well known in the city. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. (Daily American Citizen, Apr. 8, 1899)

PONOVACE
Albert Ponovace, 5 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ponovace, 416 Ann Ave., Kansas side, died yesterday. Funeral services will be in the morning at St. John's Church, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. (KC Star, July 28, 1919)

POPE
Mrs. Sarah Pope, wife of Jesse Pope and sister of Corvine Patterson, died on Sunday and was buried on Tuesday the 27th inst. The funeral was attended by a very large concourse of the friends and acquaintances of the deceased. (Wyandotte Gazette, May 30, 1884)

PORTH
Mrs. Katharine Porth, 76 years old, 1029 Reynolds Ave., Kansas side, died Wednesday. Surviving are two sons, Michel and Philip Porth, of Bonner Springs, Kas., and three daughters, Miss Anna Porth, home address; Mrs. Elizabeth Rothaug, 823 Reynolds Ave., and Mrs. Katharine Mathis, 745 Reynold Ave., Kansas side. Services tomorrow afternoon from the Evangelical Church, Kansas side; burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, Dec. 19, 1919)

POTTER
George D. Potter, 28 years old, died Tuesday at his home, 12 S. 13th St., Kansas side. Besides his widow, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Flora Hagan of the Kansas side and a sister. The body was sent to Terre Haute, Ind., last night. (KC Star, Feb. 15, 1917)

POWELL
Mrs. Kate Powell died at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dabeny, 2319 Montgall Ave., on Saturday, July 17th after a long illness. She is survived by a half-brother and his two children. Funeral services were held July 27, at the 1st Baptist church in Kansas City, Mo., where she formerly lived. (abstract, Wyandotte Echo, July 23, 1937)

PRESLESNIC
Mrs. Katherine Preslesnic, 38 years old, 2910 Howard Ave., Kansas side, died Sunday at Osawatomie, while visiting friends. She is survived by four sons, Joseph, Thomas, Mathew and John Preslesnic, and one daughter Miss Katherine Preslesnic, all of the home address. Funeral services this morning at St. Anthony church, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. (KC Star, April 1, 1919)

PRICE
Harold Price, 5-year-old son of F. Price an alderman at Rosedale. Kas., died yesterday morning of intermittent fever. The funeral services will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house and burial will be In Union cemetery. (Kansas City Journal, Sun., Jan. 16, 1898)

PRICE
Harry D. Price, jr., the 1 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Price, died Tuesday at the family home, 1250 Kansas ave., Kansas side. Funeral services will be this afternoon at the home, burial in Bethel, Kansas. (KC Star, Feb. 6, 1919)

PURDY
William H. Purdy, 68 years old, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. C. Hays, 129 S. 14th St., Kansas side. The funeral will be at the home at 2:30 this afternoon. Burial will be in Chanute, Kansas. (KC Star Dec. 3, 1916)

PURSLEY
Roy A. Pursley, 17 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Pursley, died yesterday at the family home, 1930 S. 15th St., Kansas side. Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, Eugene, and two sisters, Dorothy and Ruth, all of the home. Funeral services tomorrow afternoon at the home, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, Mar. 3, 1919)

RAMEY
Anna Ramey, 69 years old, 3209 N. 9th St., Kansas side, died at her home yesterday. She was the widow of Lyman L. Ramey. Services Sunday afternoon at Gibson and Sons, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, April 26, 1919)

RAWLINGS
Victor Rawlings, jr., 21 years old, died Monday in Winfield, Kans. He is survived by his father, Victor Rawlings, 3608 Springfield ave., Rosedale, and three sisters, Mrs. Linna Leachman, Mrs. Lillian Henderson and Miss Nellie Rawlings of the home address. Funeral services will be at 2 o'clock afternoon at Gate's undertaking roons, Rosedale. Burial in Mt. Washington cemetery. (KC Star, Dec. 18, 1918)

REED
Mrs. Milton Reed, Argentine, died Sunday afternoon at the family home, corner of Second street and Ruby avenue, of blood poisoning. The deceased was 40 years old and leaves a number of children. The funeral will be held this morning at 10:30 o'clock from the late home. (Kansas City Journal, Tues., Mar. 21, 1899)

REED
The funeral of Richard W. Reed, who met his untimely death by the bullet of an unknown assassin Tuesday night, April 13, while on his way home from a prayer meeting, was held at the First A.M.E. church Saturday at 1 p.m., his pastor, Rev. J.F. Griffin, officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Westlawn Cemetery. (Kansas City Advocate, Apr. 28, 1922)

REES
David Howard Rees, 60 years old, 2104 Muncie St., Kansas side, died yesterday at St. Margaret's Hospital. He was a retired farmer and had been a resident of Kansas for the last fifty-three years. His is survived by his wife, Lyda, of the home; seven sons, Ebb Rees, 1428 Homer St., Kansas side; Charles O. Rees, 2615 Quincy Ave.; Stanley, Edward, Henry, Frank and Viet Rees, all of the home address; six daughters, Mrs. J. Lynn, Great Bend, Kas.; Mrs. Dora Barcelon, Arkansas City, Kas.; Mrs. Ed Ashley, Kansas side; Mrs. Walter Miller and Mrs. Kenneth Perkins, both of Tulsa, and Mrs. Henry Taylor of the home address. Funeral services tomorrow afternoon from the home. Burial in the Argentine Cemetery. (KC Star, July 28, 1919)

REESE
Mrs. Celia A. Reese, 71 years old, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. J. Plaskett, 15 S. 19th St., Kansas side. Besides Mrs. Plaskett, she is survived by two sons, William Reese, of Carlton, Kansas, and Lowell Reese of Okmulgee, Okla. The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at the home of Mrs. Plaskett. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, July 10, 1917)

REESE
The funeral services of uncle Charles Reese, who was killed Wednesday morning by a Maple Leaf train, was held yesterday afternoon from the C.M.E. church, Oakland avenue, Rev. Kurkendall officiating/ (Daily American Citizen, Aug. 20, 1899)

REYNOLDS
Mrs. Ellen Reynolds, 28, died yesterday at her home 1343 S. 25th St., Kansas side. She was the wife of S. S. Reynolds; burial will be in Atchison, Kansas. (KC Star, Feb. 8, 1919)

REYNOLDS
Neuman G. Reynolds, 32 years old, died yesterday at his home, 112 S. Wyandotte st., Rosedale. He was born in Dodge City, Kas. He had lived in Rosedale more than two years. Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Reynolds. Funeral services tomorrow afternoon at Gate's Undertaking Rooms, Rosedale. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. (KC Star, Dec. 25, 1918)

RICE
Carl V. Rice, 91, Kansas City Kan., a lawyer, business owner and former Democratic national committeeman from Kansas, died Aug. 11, 1989, at his daughter�s home in Fort Pierce, Fla.
Mr. Rice was formerly a partner in the law firm of McDowell & Rice in Kansas City, Kan. He was regional counsel for the Reconstruction Finance Corp. in Kansas City from1933 to 1938 and was counsel for the Kansas State Department of Banking from 1937 to 1939.
He was a Democratic national committeeman from 1944 to 1952 and was a Kansas highway commissioner from 1931 to 1933. He was appointed vice chairman of the Democratic state finance committee in Kansas in 1958 and served on the platform committees at the Democratic national conventions in 1932 and 1960.
Mr. Rice was president and chairman of the board of Pierce Industries, Inc., a holding company for manufacturing plants in six states, before he retired in 1961. He was also president of Sherold Crystals, Inc. in Kansas City, Sherwood Manufacturing Co. in Independence and Rice Investments in Kansas City, Kan. He was vice president of National Products and United Molding Inc. and Graham Tubular Specialties in Kansas City and the Missouri Diecasting Co., St. Louis. He served on the board of Rodar Leasing and was president of the Mission Groves Fruit Co., Fort Pierce.
He was a former member of the board of the Kansas City, Kan., Urban Renewal Commission and former chairman of the Wyandotte County Industrial Development Commission. He received the Kansas City, Kan., Area Chamber of Commerce�s community citizenship citation in 1971.
Mr. Rice was a graduate of the University of Kansas law school, where he was an All-American and Amateur Athletic Union high jumper. He was named to KU�s athletic hall of fame in 1984. He was a member of Delta Theta Phi professional fraternity. He was a member of the American and Kansas Bar associations.
He was a Presbyterian and an Army veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Indian Hills Country Club and the Pelican Yacht Club, Fort Pierce. He was born in Lovilia, Iowa, and lived in Parsons, Kan., before moving to this area in 1933. His wife, Ruth Burton Rice, died in 1968.
Survivors include four daughters, Ruth I Mitchell, Fort Pierce, Carlene V. Lind, Denver, Mary E. Wells, Fairway, and Grace L. Muder, Kansas City Kan.; a sister, Alice Blackwell, College Station, Texas; 20 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Butler & Son Chapel, 19th & Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City Kan.; burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Friends may call at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. The family suggests contribution to the Williams Educational Fund in care of the KU Endowment Association. (Kansas City Star, August 12, 1989, page D7.)

RICE
Ruth Burton (Mrs. Carl V.) Rice -- Private services for Mrs. Ruth Rice, 2108 Washington Blvd., will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Gibson-Butler chapel.
Burial will be in Highland Park cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. today at the chapel.
Mrs. Rice died Friday of an apparent heath attack at the home of a daughter in Englewood, Colo., where she was visiting. She was 72.
She was born in Oswego, Kan., and was a resident of this area 33 years.
Mrs. Rice was listed in the Women�s Who�s Who in America.
She was a member of the Wyandotte Daughters of American Revolution, a life member of the History club, and the past president of chapter AL of PEO. Also she was a member of the Mozart club, the Westheight club, University club, the Wyandot chapter, the Kansas City Club, Terrace Club, Friends of Art, Kansas City Art Institute and the Kansas City Civic Ballet.
She attended St. Theresa academy where she majored in music. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church.
Her husband, Carl V. Rice, an attorney and businessman, is also a member of the Kansas City Kansas Urban Renewal board.
Surviving in addition to her husband of the home, are four daughters, Mrs. Carlene Lind, Englewood, Colo, Mrs. Ruth Mitchell, Paducah, Ky., Mrs. Mary Wells, 3601 Johnson Dr., Fairway, and Mrs. Grace Muder, 1809 N. 79th; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Young, Neodesha, Kan., and a brother Marion T. Burton, 5445 Halsey, Shawnee. (Kansas City Kansan November 17, 1968)

RICHARDSON
Earl C. Richardson, the 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Richardson, died of pneumonia yesterday at the family home, 213 Orchard St., Kansas side, Burial will be in Blue Springs, Mo. (KC Star, Jan. 1, 1919)

RICHARDSON
Mrs. Ophelia Richardson died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lucinda McClelland. She is also survived by two sons. Mrs. Richardson's remains were shipped to Marshall, Texas, for burial. (Abstract, July 23, 1954, Kansas City Plaindealer)

RIDGWAY
Funeral services for Wayne A. Ridgway, who was killed Wednesday by a Rock Island passenger train near Lawrence, Kas., were held yesterday at his home, 64 South Valley Street, Kansas side. The funeral was one of the largest held on the Kansas side in recent years. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, Aug. 11, 1919)

RIEHL
Carl Riehl, 19 years old, died Wednesday at St. Margaret's Hospital. He lived with his grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Daunhauer, 1302 N. 5th St., Kansas side. He was born and reared on the Kansas side. Besides his grandmother, he is survived by a brother, Earl Riehl. Funeral services will be this afternoon from Long's undertaking rooms. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, Feb. 7, 1919)

RINGER
Mrs. Minnie Ringer, 23 years old, died last night of a complication of diseases at her home in Graystone Heights, Kansas City, Kansas. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. (Kansas City Star, Oct. 12, 1903)

RIDENOUR
Benjamin D. Ridenour, 67 years old, died yesterday at his home, 3020 N. 29th St., Kansas side. Besides his widow, Mrs. Sarah Ridenour, he is survived by five sons, William, Albert, Charles and Odie Ridenour of this city, and Jeff Ridenour of the Kansas side, and one daughter, Mrs. Alice Miller of the Kansas side. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the home. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, Jan. 8, 1917)

RIPPLE
William Ripple, 6 years old, died yesterday at St. Margaret's Hospital. His father, James Ripple, died last week. The family formerly lived at Rosedale. (KC Star, Dec. 10, 1918)

RING
Mrs. Dora Ring, 31 years old, died yesterday at her home, 4546 Cambridge ave., Rosedale. She is survived by her husband, Oliver Ring and children, Amos and Blancke. Funeral services will be at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at Gate's undertaking rooms, Rosedale. (KC Star, Dec. 10, 1918)

RILEY
Mrs. Mary Jane Riley, a widow, died at her home, 1013 SW Blvd., Rosedale. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Emily Seelam of this city and Mrs. Margaret Duback of Rosedale. The funeral will be this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Rosedale Methodist church. Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. (KC Star, Feb. 28, 1917)

RITE
William H. Rite, 78 years old, of 2615 Michigan Ave., died yesterday at the Life Line Mission, 1916 N. 3rd St., Kansas side. He is survived by two sons, Charles and Claude Rite, Salida, Colo. Burial will be in Mount Muncie Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kas. (KC Star, Feb. 25, 1919)

RIVELY
Miss Anna T. Rively died yesterday at her home, 1185 Armstrong Ave., Kansas side, after an illness of two years. She is survived by two brothers, G. A. and B. E. Rively, and two sisters, Mrs. W. A. Kouns of Weatherford, Okla., and Mrs. C. C. Hollard of Los Angeles, Cal. Services this afternoon from the home of B. E. Rivelu, 6 N. Thorp Ave., Kansas side. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. (KC Star, April 7, 1919)

ROBERTS
Thomas D. Roberts, 70 years old, died yesterday at his home, 2110 Riverview ave., Kansas side. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts and a son William T. Roberts, of the home address. Funeral services will be at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the home; burial in Highland Park. (KC Star, Dec. 18, 1918)

ROBERTS
W. M. Roberts, 66, jury clerk of Wyandotte County and a pioneer resident of Kansas City, died yesterday at his home, 813 N. 11th St., Kansas side. He had been ill four weeks with heart disease. He was formerly a railroad construction contractor and did much of the work about Kansas City in the early eighties. He had lived on the Kansas side for the last 26 years and 16 years prior to that on the Missouri side. He was born in West Virginia and came west 63 years ago. He was active in Kansas side Masonic circles and was past master of Roger E. Sherman Lodge, a member of the Wyandotte Chapter Royal Arch and the Scottish Rite Bodies. He had the unique distiction of haveing conferred the Masonic degrees on all five of his sons. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. N. J. Roberts, and five sons: Carl and Clifton Roberts of Sapulpa, Okla.; Clarence Roberts, Sherman, Tex.; Clay Roberts, Portorillos, Chile; and Clyde Roberts of the Kansas side, the latter a member of the news staff of the Star. Masonic services this afternoon from the home, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, Aug. 4, 1919)

ROBINSON
Mrs. Julia A. Robinson, widow of Alfred Robinson, well known in the West Side and in Wyandotte county, died Thursday in Springfield, Mass., at the home of her son, Clyde R. Hill. Alfred Robinson was the brother of Charles Robinson, first governor of the State of Kansas. The Robinsons lived in Quidaro, just north of the West Side, in the early days. Mrs. Sarah Robinson widow of the late Gov. Robinson, now lives in Lawrence, Kansas. Mrs. Julia Robinson lived in Quindaro until seven years ago, when she went to live with her son in Springfield, Mass. The body was buried there yesterday. (KC Star, Nov. 18, 1906)

RONAYNE
John Ronayne, a grocer at 10th St. and Minnesota Ave., Kansas side, died yesterday morning at his home, 727 Sandusky Ave. Mr. Ronayne, who was 37 years old, was born and reared in Kansas City. For the last fifteen years he had been in the grocery business. He is survived by his father, Thomas Ronayne, two sisters, Miss Mary and Miss Katherine of the home address; and three brothers, William Ronayne of the home address; George Ronayne, a soldier at Camp Funston, Kansas, and Sergt. Frank Ronayne, who is with the American Expeditionary Forces in France, survive. The funeral will be tomorrow at St. Mary's Church, 5th St. and Ann Ave., Kansas side. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. (KC Star, June 29, 1918)

ROONEY
Mrs. Margaret Rooney. aged 83 years, died yesterday at the family home, 422 State avenue, Kansas City, Kas, after a lingering illness. Her death was due principally to old age. She was the mother of Professor Rooney, and was widely known in the metropolis. The funeral will be held to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. The remains will be placed in the receiving vault at Oak Grove cemetery. (Kansas City Journal, Sun., Apr. 30, 1899)

ROSE
Died-Ella Belle Rose, at her late residence, 611 New Jersey ave., Sunday Dec. 4, and was buried from the Metropolitan Baptist church of which she was a members, Thursday afternoon at 2:30. (Kansas City Advocate, Dec. 9, 1921)

RUPPE
Mrs. Mary E. Ruppe, 76 years old, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Belinda Conklin, 2905 N. 13th St., Kansas side. Burial will be in Clinton, Ill. (KC Star, Jan. 7, 1919)

RUSSEL
The funeral services of Mrs. Fannie Russel of Walker Ave., who died quite suddenly last week,were held from Mt. Zion Baptist church yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the Rebecca tabernacle. A large gathering was present.(Daily American Citizen, Feb. 21, 1900)

RYAN
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Ryan, 2640 19th St., Kansas side, who died Friday at Bethany Hospital, will be at 1:30 today at the home of her son, Lewis Ryan, 940 Riverview Ave., Kansas side. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, Nov. 19, 1919)

SANDERS
Mr. Henry Sanders of 3744 Bell Crossing Drived died July 27th...leaves his mother Mrs. Rosie Sanders, one sister Mrs. Mable Anderson one brother Mr Arthur Sanders....burial Old Quindaro (abstract Paper: Plaindealer. Date: 1954-07-30)

SANSKEY
John Sanskey died yesterday at his home, 500 N. 4th St., Kansas side. He is survived by one son, Joseph, and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Crnich and Mrs. Anna Baska. Services tomorrow morning from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. (KC Star, April 7, 1919)

SAUNDERS
William Henry Saunders was born in Kansas City, Mo., March 1, 1868. After an illness of about five weeks he passed away June 12, 1916, at 2 p.m., at the age of 48 yers, 3 months and 11 days. He was married to Miss Sedalia Page, in Iola, Kansas, nine years ago. There were born to them three children, a baby girl, which died in infancy, and two boys. He was converted while a young man and joined the Methodist church in Rosedale, Kansas. He leaves to mourn his demise a faithful and devoted wife, two dear little boys, 6 and 7 years old, a devoted niece and nephew, three brothers in law, one sister in law and many friends.--written by his niece, Mrs. Stella Minor. (KC Advocate, June 23, 1916)

SCHMIDT
Miss Barbara Schmidt, 16 years olds, died yesterday at the home of her brother, Philip Gunther, 801 Reynold Ave., Kansas side. Surviving are two other brothers, George Gunther, home address, Jacob Gunther and a sister, Ms. Fred Rollwagen, both of New York City. Funeral Sunday afternoon from St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, Sep. 12, 1919)

SCHOELLER
Albert E. Schoeller, 53 years old, died yesterday morning at his home, 737 Southwest Blvd, Rosedale. He is survived by two brothers, Chris and Herman Scheoller and a sister, Mrs. C. W. Cashner. Funeral services tomorrow afternoon from Gates undertaking rooms with burial in Union Cemetery. (KC Star, Jan. 1, 1919)

SCHOOLING
Vyvian Schooling, 20 years old, died yesterday at his home, 1219 Metropolitan Ave., Kansas side. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schooling, and a brother, Clayton Schooling. Funeral services this afternoon at the 27th St. Baptist Church, Kansas side. Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. (KC Star, Feb. 7, 1919)

SCOTT
Carrie Scott died April 14th. Her remains were shipped to Memphis, Tenn., for burial (abstract, Wyandotte Echo, Apr. 19, 1935)

SCOTT
Mrs. Emma Scott died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Lauretia Scott...the funeral was held monday...burial was in Westlawn Cemetery...(abstract. Paper: Plaindealer. 1954-06-25)

SCOTT
Mrs. Etta Scott, 41 years old, died last night at her home, St. Paul street and Shawnee Road, Kansas side. She is survived by a husband, H. D. Scott, a daughter Mrs. Ruth Conn, Kansas side, and a brother, C. D. Metscher, Overland Park. Funeral serices will be at the First Presbyterian church, Kansas side, at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. (KC Star Dec. 13, 1916)

SELL
James Sell, 59 years old, died yesterday at St. Margaret's Hospital. He lived at 527 E. 10th St. The body will be at Butler's undertaking rooms on the Kansas side until the arrival of relatives from New York. (KC Star, Oct. 12, 1919)

SERVISS
The funeral of Oceola K. Serviss, a Wyandotte County pioneer, who died yesterday morning at his home, 606 Washington Blvd., Kansas side, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Congregational Church, 6th St. and Everett Ave. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. (KC Star Jan. 16, 1916)

SEWALL - PRYOR
Mrs. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Sewall-Pryor died Feb. 8, and services were held Feb. 13 at the Metropolitan Baptist Temple, with an over-flow crowd attending. The deceased was born here, and her mother is the oldest resident of our community. She is survived by her husband, William Pryor, her aged mother, Jennie Palmer and many cousins and friends. (Kansas City Advocate, Feb. 18, 1921)

SHAFER
Phillip Shafer, 91 years old, a retired farmer, died yesterday at his home, 827 Troup Ave., Kansas side. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Shafer; one son, R. S. Shafer, and one daughter, Mrs. L. E. Babbitt, all of the Kansas side. Services Sunday afternoon from the home, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, May 9, 1919)

SHANKENBERY
Fred Shankenbery, 66 years old, died yesterday at his home, 1914 Argentine Blvd., Kansas side. He was a pioneer settler of Armourdale, and for many years was engaged in the furniture business there. His wife, Rachel, survives him. (KC Star, April 7, 1919)

SHANKS
Samuel, 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shanks, 801 Gladstone, Kansas City, Mo., died last night. He was born Feb. 27, 1911. The funeral will be at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Forster undertaking chapel. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Kansas side. (KC Star Dec. 16, 1916)

SHELBY
Spencer Shelby died April 21st. Services by K. C. Embalming and Casket Co. (abstract, Wyandotte Echo, April 25, 1930)

SHEPHERD
Kansas City, Kan March 23
Mrs. Mary Shepherd, mother of Register of Deeds O. W. Shepherd died yesterday morning at her home near Edwardsville. She was 74 years old and was widely known here, having lived in this county for many years. The cause of death is attributed to dropsy. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made. The deceased leaves four children, Mrs. Emma Davis of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs. Ella Eakin of Manhattan, Mrs. Ida Grinter of Station and O. W. Shepherd, register of deeds of this county. (Paper: Kansas Semi-Weekly Capital. Date: 1896-03-24)

SHERIFF
Miss Ella Sheriff, 24 years old, daughter of Charles Sheriff, 2032 Darby Ave., Kansas side, died Saturday while on a visit in Wichita. Her body was brought home last night. Besides her father, she is survived by three sister, Miss Minnie, Miss Mabel and Miss Neva Sheriff, and three brothers, George, Albert and Kenneth Sheriff, all of the home address. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Seventh Day Adventists' Church; burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, Dec. 19, 1917)

SHIRLEY
John Shirley, 78 years old, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ray Pearson, 1926 N. 29th St., Kansas side. Mr. Shirley, a retired farmer, had lived on the Kansas side for 35 years. He was a Civil War veteran. Surviving are three sons and two daughters. Funeral services will be at the home of Mrs. Pearson tomorrow afternoon. Burial in Quindaro Cemetery. (KC Star, June 28, 1919)

SHIRLEY
Valla Shirley, of 709 New Jersey, died May 18th. Services May 23 by K. C. Embalming and Casket Co. (abstract, Wyandotte Echo, May 30, 1930)

SICKAFOOSE
Evert Clair Sickafoose, the 18-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell A. Sickafoose, 320 Greeley Ave., Kansas side, died yesterday at Mercy Hospital. Funeral services tomorrow morning at the Carroll and Mast Chapel, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. (KC Star, Jan. 24, 1919)

SIMMONS
Willis Simmons, 70 years old, was run over by a Missouri Pacific switch engine in the Cypress yards, Kansas City. Kas., yesterday morning shortly before 7 o'clock. The wheels of the engine passed over his legs at the knee, crushing the bones and mangling the flesh in a frightful manner. He was picked up and carried to his home nearby on a car door by the engineer and fireman. He died while being taken to St. Margaret's hospital in the patrol wagon. Mr. Simmons lived in a part of Kansas City. Kas, known as "Seldom Seen." He was well known on the Kansas side. Yesterday morning he arose and discovered that there was no coal at his home with which to build a fire, he took a bucket and started out to gather fuel. While walking along the tracks of the Missouri Pacific road picking up little lumps of coal, which fall from the cars, he was struck by switch engine No. 822. Neither the engineer nor fireman noticed him on the track, as the engine was backing at the time. The old man was taken from under the wheels of the engine and carried to his home, which is only a short distance from where the accident occurred. He was conscious and knew that he had been fatally injured. In the meantime someone had notified the coroner that Simmons was dead, and Coroner McLeod with an under taking wagon was soon on the scene. As the man was still alive, the police ambulance was summoned to remove him to St. Margaret's hospital. Before starting Deputy Police Surgeon Fairbanks amputated both of Simmons' legs at the knee. They were hanging by a mere thread of flesh. The ambulance was within a couple of blocks of the hospital, when Simmons gasped for breath and in a faint voice told Driver McMullan that he was dying. He expired before the wagon had proceeded half a block further. Simmons leaves a wife and one son, both living on the Kansas side. Though very poor, he was always considered an honest man and made a livelihood for himself and aged wife by raising chickens and hogs. He purchased pigs at the stock yards at a very small price and then fattened them on slops which he hauled from residences all over the city. He was known as "Uncle Willis." Arrangements for the funeral will not be made until after the inquest. (Kansas City Journal, Mon., Feb. 7, 1898)

SIMPSON
Mrs. Sarah Simpson, 70 years old, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clem Kupka, 2705 Spruce St., Kansas side. Besides Mrs. Kupka, she is survived by two others daughters, Mrs. H. C. Carnell, Missoula, Mont., and Mrs. Fred Oetter, Clearwater, Neb., and a son, J. H. Simpson, Chambers, Neb. (KC Star, Jan. 4, 1919)

SIMPSON
William Simpson, 2944 N. 5th St., died Nov. 15, 1931. Services were held from the Metropolitan Temple, Rev. J. R. Richardson officiating. Survivors include his wife, mother and two sisters. (abstract, Wyandotte Echo, Nov. 20, 1931)

SKINNER
Andrew Skinner, 217 Stewart, died June 9th. Services by Thatcher Funeral Home. (abstract, Wyandotte Echo, June 13, 1930)

SKINNER

SMATT
Mrs. Amelia H. Smatt, 76 years old, died yesterday at her home, 3025 N. 13th St., Kansas side. Besides her husband she is survived by a son, Frederick T. Smatt, of the Kansas side; one brother, Ellis C. Maloy, Winchester Va., and a sister, Mrs. R. D. Byers, Washington. Burial will be at Winchester. (KC Star, Jan. 26, 1919)

SMITH
Mrs. Annie D. Smith, 34 years old, wife of Harry G. Smith, died yesterday at the home, 3116 Stewart Ave., Kansas side. Besides her husband she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Moroney; a brother, Joseph M. Moroney and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Dickerson, all of the Kansas side. Services Monday morning from Blessed Sacrament Church, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. (KC Star, May 9, 1919)

SMITH
Arthur Smith, age 44, died at Douglass Hospital Wednesday of a gunshot wound. He was shot by his next door neighbor, Mrs. Ruby Williams on Tuesday. Funeral services will be at the Walnut Boulevard Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct. 5. Mr. Smith served a assistant pastor of that church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Pearl Smith. (abstract, Wyandotte Echo, Oct. 3, 1930)

SMITH
Dr. Houston E. Smith of 1026 Central Ave., Kansas side, a practicing physician on the Kansas side twenty-five years, died yesterday afternoon. Dr. Smith was born in Troy, Ohio, sixty five years ago.\ He obtained his medical education at Louisville, Ky. and soon after he was graduated he went to Ottawa, Kas., where he practiced until he moved to the Kansas side. His is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma C. Smith, and a son, Dr. Derostus E. Smith, a surgeon at Bethany Hospital. Services will be tomorrow at Elmwood Cemetery. (KC Star, Feb. 7, 1919)

SMITH
The funeral of Mr. Howard Smith, who died suddenly last week, while on his run, was held at First A.M.E. church Sunday afternoon at one o'clock. A large number were present to pay their respects to this old citizen. Stringer Lodge No. 14, Knights of Pythias, had charge of the services. All of the railroad men that were in turned out in a body. The remains were laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery. (Kansas City Advocate, June 6, 1919)

SMITH
The funeral of Mr. J. Winston Smith, 905 Washington Boulevard, was held Sunday afternoon at the Met. Baptist Church were he served as a deacon for many years. He was 43 years of age and a devout Christian. Rev. G. L. Prince officiated. He leaves a wife, two daughters and many relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Interment in Lawrence Cemetery. (Kansas City Sun, Saturday, Feb. 28, 1914)

SMITH
Jacob K. Smith, 61 years old, 715 Ann Ave., Kansas side, died yesterday at St. Margaret Hospital. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Sarah Studt, of the home address. Funeral this afternoon at the Long Chapel; burial in Quindaro Cemetery. (KC Star, Aug. 7, 1919)

SMITH
Mrs. Lillie Smith of 1033 Freeman died June 18th at the residence of her sister Mrs. Alma Z. Smith... burial was in Westlawn (abstract. Paper: Plaindealer. 1954-06-25)

SMITH
Mrs. Lillian Josephine Smith, 31 years old, died yesterday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Rasmussen, 3068 N. 21st St., Kansas side. Besides her father and mother, she is survived by her husband, Joseph Smith. Funeral services will be from the home tomorrow afternoon, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star Oct. 29, 1916)

SMITH
Mrs. Sophia Smith, 108, died Tuesday at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Geraldine Coverson. Just until last year she had operated a confectionary at 357 Troup, with the aid of her son. He died in January and she then went to live with her granddaughter. Mrs. Smith was born in Hennings, Tennessee and during the time of slavery was a house girl on a plantation. She came to Kansas City in 1914, and until last year was very active in her church, Trinity A.M.E. Four children preceded her in death. Left to mourn her passing are a sister, Mrs. C. R. JOhnson, a brother, Fred Williams both of Kansas City, Kansas; nieces, Mrs. Lille Anderson and Mrs. Georgia Anderson of Kansas City, Kansas and Mrs. Irene Goss, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Ruth Hawkins of Los Angeles, Mrs. Lottie Story (Rev. L. A.) of Memphis, and nephews, Eugene and William Posey, as well as five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A sister in law, Mrs. Viney Posey, age 96, also survives. Funeral services will be Saturday from Trinity A.M.E. with burial in Westlawn Cemetery. (Abstract, May 3, 1957, Kansas City Plaindealer)

SMITH
Mrs. Sophia P. Smith passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eugene Wilson, 1615 N. 9th St., on Feb. 11, 1922 at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 17 days. Mrs. Smith was born in Montgomery Co., Mo., May 26, 1859, and when two years old was brought to Kansas and educated by a Quaker lady, Susan E. Wattles. She married and reared eight children. All survive her, besides 18 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a faithful servant of God and a staunch member of the A.M.E. church, her father being a minister of this church. Her husband passed away 10 years ago. Five children reside in Kansas City, Kansas and three in Pleasanton, Kansas, where the deceased was buried. (KC Advocate, Feb. 24, 1922)

SMOOT
Mrs. Kate E. Smoot, wife of H. H. Smoot, died yesterday at her home, 765 Osage Ave., Kansas side. She was 35 years old and is survived by her husband and three children, Sarah, James and Alice Smoot.(KC Star, Feb. 27, 1917)

SPAHR
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Spahr, 75 years old, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. Lindley, 1107 Minnesota Ave., Kansas side. Besides Mrs. Lindley, she is survived by her husband, William H. Spahr and two other daughters, Mrs. Minnie B. Boggess of Boise City, Okla., and Mrs. Hattie E. Jones of Jamestown, Kansas. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock Wednesday at Long's undertaking rooms. Burial will be in Mount Hope. (KC Star, Dec. 24, 1917)

STACK
Frank H. Stack, 28 years old, died yesterday at the home of his father, John H. Stack, 826 Sandusky Ave., Kansas side. He was a timekeeper for the Sante Fe railroad. Besides his father and mother, four brothers and sisters survive. Funeral services will be at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon at the residence, and at 4:00 at the Swedish Baptist church. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery. (KC Star Aug. 6, 1916)

STACK
Mrs. Minnie M. Stack, 50 years old, wife of Garrett Stack, 832 S. 6th St., Kansas side, died Wednesday in St. Margaret's Hospital. She is survived by her husband and a brother, Lewis Brown, of Jackson, Mich. Services tomorrow morning from St. John's Church, Kansas side, with burial in Mount St. Mary's Cemetery. (KC Star, Dec. 19, 1919)

STANLEY
Salina Girl Suicides. Kills Herself in Kansas City Because of Unfortunate in Love
Kansas City May 25. Mamie Stanley, 22 years of age, committed suicide at 724 Muncie boulevard, in Kansas City, Kan., last night, by shooting herself through the head with a 22 caliber Winchester rifle. The cause of her action is not positively known, but it is believed that a love affair caused her to take her life. Miss Stanley�s home was in Salina, Kan., but she had been living with the family of W. H. Armstrong of 742 Muncie boulevard, since last November. A reporter visited the Armstrong house this morning. The report that she had had trouble over a love affair was confirmed, but the members of the household, refused to give the name of the man. It is said that she was engaged to marry, but the man who she expected to wed married another girl recently. The Armstrong family admits that she had often threatened to kill herself. Coroner G___sco is investigating the case and will hold an inquest tomorrow. Here parents have been notified (Paper: Topeka Weekly Capital. Date: 1898-05-27)

STEIDLEY
James B. Steidley, nineteen years an insurance man on the Kansas side, died yesterday at his home, 631 Garfield Ave. He is survived by a widow, Mrs. Fannie L. Steidley; a son, John G. Steidley of Douglass, Wyo.; a daughter, Mrs. Bernice Benson of Milford, Ill.; two brother and three sisters. Funeral services will be tomorrow afternnon from the home, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. The Odd Fellows will have charge of the grave services. (KC Star Sep. 3, 1916)

STERBENZ
Peter Sterbenz, aged 58 years, died Wednesday at his home, 400 Ohio Ave., Kansas City, Kans. His widow, Sophie and two children, Alma and Albert, survive. Funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Anthony's church. Burial in St. John's cemetery. (KC Star, Jan. 15, 1909)

STEVENSON
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Stevenson, 313 Washington Blvd. were held Wednesday with burial in Wyandotte Cemetery. She died July 14th. (Abstract, July 23, 1954, Kansas City Plaindealer)

STEWART
Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart, age 50, passed away Oct. 25th, at the Osawatomie State Hospital. She was the wife of Mr. Augustus K. Stewart of this city and mother of Mrs. G. Nelson, 730 New Jersey. The remains were brought here and the funeral was held Saturday, Oct. 27th, from the Oliver Houston Undertaking Parlors, 415 Minnesota Ave., Dr. Griffin officiating. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery. (Kansas City Advocate, Nov. 2, 1917)

STIPE
Mr. Edward Stipe was born in Greenville, Kentucky, Feb. 20, 1866; died Jan. 14, 1921, age 54 years and 24 days. He lived in this city over 30 years. He married Miss Fannie Williams. He leaves a wife, two sons, and two grandchildren to mourn his loss. The deceased was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist church. (KC Advocate, Feb. 4, 1921)

STUART
The funeral services of the late Mrs. Sophie Stuart were held at the A.M.E. church Thursday at 1 p.m., Rev. Dr. Horsey officiating. The obituary portrayed her beautiful life and her Christian patience while paralyzed 14 years. Deceased was a consistent member of the A.M.E. church and leaves a husband, two daughters, two sons and many other relatives and friends who regret her transition. (KC Advocate, Jan. 28, 1916)

STUBBS
Mrs. Eva Stubbs, 23 years old, died yesterday afternoon at Bethany Hospital. She lived at 1728 Greeley Ave., Kansas side. Surviving are an infant son, her husband, Earl E. Stubbs; her mother, Mrs. Emma Bradbury, 1944 N. Valley St., and two sisters, Miss Minnie Bradbury, 1944 N. Valley St. and Mrs. Mary Nesbitt, 1321 Greeley St. (KC Star, Oct. 11, 1919)

STUDT
John H. Studt, 64 years old, 715 Ann Ave., Kansas side, died yesterday morning at St. Margaret's Hospital. He was born in Cincinnati, and settled on the Kansas side 40 years ago. Mr. Studt was with Armour and Co. for 35 years, retiring about three years ago. He is survived by his wife, Sarah J. Studt and three children, Fred J. Studt and Elizabeth M. Riester of the home address and Mrs. Paul J. Burton, 706 Barnett Ave., Kansas side. He is also survived by five sisters and three brothers all of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. Services Sunday afternoon at the home, followed by burial in Quidaro Cemetery. (KC Star, April 26, 1919)

STURM
Mrs. Elisabeth Sturm, 903 North Seventh St., Kansas street, died Sunday at Bethany Hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. J. W. Kaiser, 903 N. Seventh St., and two sons, Charles J. Sturm of Topeka, and W. J. Sturm of Durango, Col. Services and burial were in Ft. Scott yesterday afternoon. (KC Star, Nov. 5, 1919)



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