Wyandotte County Obituaries
Obits published after 1923 will be abstracted to avoid copyright violations.
TABER
Opal May Taber, the 5-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Taber, died yesterday at the family home, 1426 Osage Ave., Kansas
side. Funeral services will be this afternoon from the home;
burial in Maple Hill Cemetery.
(KC Star, Feb. 26, 1919)
TAYLOR
Mrs. Catherine Taylor, 75 years old, wife of James R. Taylor, died at
her home, 720 S. 4th St., Kansas side, yesterday. She had lived on
the Kansas side 23 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Anna Teetzel, Kansas side; Mrs. M. J. Shelley, Ottawa,
Kas., and Mrs. Eudora Weese, Drumright, Okla.; two sons, Samuel Taylor,
Kansas side and J. E. Taylor, Dornbey, Okla. Funeral services tomorrow
afternoon from the home; burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(KC Star, March 7, 1919)
TAYLOR
Jacob Edward Taylor, a traveling salesman for the Western Electric Company,
died Sunday afternoon at his home, 1122 Greeley Ave., Kansas side. The funeral was
held yesterday morning.
(KC Star, Feb. 7, 1917)
THOMAS
Mrs. Birdie Thomas was born in Senatobia, Mississippi, Feb. 18th, 1882. She
died Dec. 11, at 841 Nebraska ave., age 37 years, 9 months and 25 days. Mrs.
Thomas leaves on son, Obediah Lee, 1012 State ave, Kansas City, Kansas; a
mother, Mrs. Fannie Worthern, at 814 Everett ave., and three sisters, Mrs. Lena
Floyd, 1902 East 11th st., Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Rosie Fair, 1012 State ave.,
and Mrs. Emma Jenkins, at 1025 Nebraska ave. Mrs. Thomas joined the Church of
God when she was quite a girl. She came to Kansas City, Kansas, Sept. 1, 1916,
and resided here until her death. (KC Advocate, Dec. 26, 1919)
THOMAS
Mrs. Callie B. Thomas, 1404 N. 11th St., died June 15 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Dollie Costes (?)....Burial Westlawn...(abstract: Paper: Plaindealer: Date: 1954-06-18)
THOMAS
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Thomas, who died Tuesday night at her home, 1920
N. 16th St., Kansas side, will be at 2 o'clock today at the home; burial in
Mount Hope Cemetery. (KC Star, Dec. 11, 1919)
THOMAS
The funeral service of Mrs. Priscilla Thomas, 90, who died Sunday, Sept. 4,
1921, was held at the Metropolitan Baptist Temple, Friday, Sept. 9. This
dear mother was a true Christian and by her life really preached her own
funeral. She resided in Kansas City, Kansas for about 50 years and was
loved by all who knew her, of both races. She leaves two sons, George
Thomas, of Kansas City, Kansas, and Price Thomas, of Topeka; a daughter,
Madame D. B. Hagans of Chicago and many relatives and a host of friends.
The remains were buried in Westlawn Cemetery.
(Kansas City Advocate, Sep. 16, 1921)
TOWNER
Frank B. Towner, 54 years old, 733 Washington Blvd., Kansas side, died
today. He had been city abstracter seventeen years and had lived on
the Kansas side more than thirty years. He leaves a son, Earl, and a
daughter, Vista. Funeral services will be at 2:30 Friday afternoon
at Washington Blvd. M. E. Church. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery.
(KC Star Dec. 13, 1916)
TRACY
Another name was added to the roll of honor on the Kansas side
yesterday, when Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tracy, 545 Freeman Ave., received
a telegram from the War Department announcing the death of their
son, Edward Tracy, overseas. The cause of death was pneumonia.
Tracy, 24 years old, was a member of Co. B, 140th Infantry. He
enlisted the day after the declaration of war. The telegram said
he died Oct. 7. Just a week ago Mrs. Tracy received word her son
had been wounded Sept. 26 in the big American advance at St. Mihiel,
in his eleventh trip "Over the top." The parents believe pneumonia
developed as a result of the wounds. Besides his parents he is survived
by two brothers, James Tracy and George L. Tracy, both of the Kansas
side.
(KC Star, Nov. 3, 1918)
TROWBRIDGE
Memorial services for 1st Lt. Carl Trowbridge, who was killed in action Oct. 9,
will be held at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning at the Argentine Methodist
Episcopal Church, Kansas side. Lt. Trowbridge, in charge of Co. C, 1st Reg. Engineers,
was cited for special bravery in the fighting which occurred two days before
his death. He left the position of assistant city engineer to enlist.
(KC Star, Dec. 14, 1918)
TURNER
Grace Turner, 15 years old, was run over and killed by an electric car
on the Vine street line at 27th St. yesterday morning. The wheels of
the car passed across her body just above the hips and crushed her
frightfully. She died almost instantly.
(Daily American Citizen, Mar. 11, 1900)
TYLER
Thomas Tyler, 2058 N. Thompson, died May 19th. Services May 21 by K. C. Embalming and Casket Co.
(abstract, Wyandotte Echo, May 30, 1930)
UNDERHILL
Mrs. Mary B. Underhill, a resident of the Kansas side fifty years,
died yesterday at her home, 1872 N. Twenty-fifth St. Mrs. Underhill,
a native of Missouri, was 58 years old. She is survived by her
husband, Milton Underhill, and four sisters: Mrs. C. J. Marse, Martin
City, Mo.; Mrs. N. C. King, Bellingham, Wash.; Mrs. Minne Hawlett,
Kansas side and Mrs. Alice Wright, Oroville, Cal. Funeral Sunday
afternoon from Chelsea Congregational Church, Kansas side; burial
in Quindaro Cemetery.
(KC Star, Feb. 7, 1919)
VOGT
William Vogt, of 605 Osage avenue, Armourdale, died yesterday
afternoon at 5 o'clock. (Kansas City Journal, Mon., Oct. 18, 1897)
WALLACE
Mrs. Louie Wallace, 1907 N. 4th St., died September 29th. She is survived by
her husband, four daughters and a son, and many other relatives. Funeral at
the Christian Church, 8th and Everett, Sunday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m.
(abstract, Wyandotte Echo, Oct. 3, 1930)
WATSON
Mrs. Martha Ann Watson, 56 years old, wife of George Watson, 1600 Wood
Ave., Kansas side, died at her home yesterday. She is survived by
her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Ide Johnson, Lincoln Neb., and Mrs.
Gertrude Duclos, Los Angeles, and one son, Harry Watson. Funeral services
will be at 10 o'clock Tuesday at the home. Burial in Mount Hope
Cemetery.
(KC Star June 25, 1916)
WATTS
Mrs. Cora Louise Watts, wife of Edmond Watts, 709 Armstrong Ave., Kansas
side, died at the family home yesterday. She was born in Atchison,
Kansas, and had lived on the Kansas side since childhood. Her husband,
a small son, her parents and one brother survive her. The funeral will
be at the home at 10:30 tomorrow morning. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(KC Star Nov. 22, 1916)
WALSH
Mrs. Nellie Walsh, wife of Edward Walsh, died at her home, 1130
Osage Ave., Kansas side, yesterday. Besides her husband, Leo, she
is survived by four sons, Frank, Leo, John and Jerry Walsh, and
four daughters, Mary, Louise, Dorothy and Nellie Walsh, all of the
Kansas side. Funeral services this morning from St. Thomas' Church;
burial in Mount St. Mary's Cemetery.
(KC Star, Mar. 3, 1919)
WAYGOOD
Mrs. Maria Waygood died yesterday at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. John George, 512 N. 13th St., Kansas side. Also surviving
are three sons, Edward Tucker, Kansas side; Daniel Tucker,
15 S. 14th St., John Tucker, 955 Northrup St., and three
other daughters, Mrs. Maria Lossemore, Independence, Mo.;
Mrs. Elizabeth Ellsworth, 1611 E. 39th St., and Mrs. Sarah
Hawkins, 276 Harrison St., Kansas side. Services Sunday
at the Armstrong L.D.S. church; burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(KC Star, Nov. 28, 1919)
WEAVER
Mrs. Grace Pearl Weaver died yesterday at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Alice Curry, 1946 N. 18th St., Kansas side. She is survived by her
mother, Mrs. Martha A. Oliver, two brothers, Alvin A. Oliver of Mt.
Washington and Benjamin Oliver 3160 Washington Blvd.; also two sisters.
Services Thursday morning from the Weaver home, 729 Washington Blvd.
Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
(KC Star, April 30, 1919)
WEAVER
W. T. Weaver, 905 Washington Blvd., Sept. 24, 1930. Mr. Weaver was the well
known and popular railroad man. He leaves a widow, Minnie Weaver, and a host
of friends to regret his passing.(abstract, Wyandotte Echo, Sep. 26, 1930)
WEISS
Miss Anna Olga Weiss, 33 years old, died Sunday morning in Topeka. She
was formerly a teacher in the Kansas side schools. She is survived by
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Weiss, of 1124 Garfield Ave., Kansas
side, and four brothers, John F. and William E. of the Kansas side; Paul
O., Laramie, Wyo. and Frank C. of Spokane, Wash.
(KC Star, Jan. 7, 1919)
WELLE
Mrs. Lena Dobler Welle, 31 years old, died yesterday at her home, 1908 Armstrong
Ave., Kansas side. She is survived by her husband, H. P. Welle, and her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Dobler. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from
the home, with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.
(KC Star, May 29, 1919)
WHITE
Stephen White, a well known citizen, formerly letter carrier and leading colored citizen. Dies in Insane Asylum; Topeka Kansas. Scarcely a citizen of either color in the city does not remember genial good humored Stephen White the one time leading colored citizen and popular letter carrier of this city. From a mere boy in the early days of Wyandotte he has been identified with this city had has been foremost in many undertakings of this race. In musical circles he is well known all over the state as a competent and efficient and high class musician, and has been identified with every colored musical organization in the City for over twenty years. In secret fraternities he was at one time a leading man in the original A. F. & A. M. Masons of this City and stood high in the estimation of all who knew him. For several years he was one of the 2 efficient colored letter carriers of this city, and enjoyed a splendid reputation for his exactness, intelligence, and geniality. It was during this service that, for some causes or another his mind became deranged and he, after several months was removed to the Insane Asylum at Topeka, where he failed to improve, and Wednesday he died. His remains arrived yesterday but no funeral arrangement have as yet been made. He leaves a most intelligent wife and three bright an promising children. His remains now lie in state at his residence on State Avenue, between 5th and 6th Streets. (Paper: American Citizen. Date: 1898-11-11)
WHITE
Wilma White, the 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H.
White, died yesterday at the family home, 830 Osage Ave.,
Kansas side. Funeral service this afternoon from the home,
with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery.
(KC Star, Feb. 27, 1919)
WIBER
The funeral of Edward A. Wiber, who was killed accidentally by a live wire while at work
yesterday afternoon, will be held at the home of his son, Frank Wiber, 3077 Getty St.,
Kansas side, at 2:30 this afternoon. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
(KC Star, Jul. 27, 1917)
WILES
George Wiles, 76 years old, died yesterday at his home near Turner, Kas.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sara Wiles; two sons, Herbert, 719 S.
Valley St., Kansas side, and Charles, of the U. S. Army in France,
and two daughters, Mrs. C.A. Thompson, 304 N. 13th St., Kansas side,
and Mrs. Hugo Buddengier, Napoleon, Mo. Funeral services will be at the
home Sunday morning, with burial in Shawnee Cemetery.
(KC Star, March 7, 1919)
WILLIAMS
Mrs. Annie Williams, age 53 died Thursday, Nov. 19th. She is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. E. D. Belton of the home address, 2066 N. Hallock Ave., and Mrs. Alice Summerwell
of Houston, Texas. A granddaughter, Mrs. Lillian Poole, of the home address, also
survives. Funeral services were Nov. 24 at Rev. Pleze's church, 4th and Stewart Ave.
(abstract, Wyandotte Echo, Nov. 27, 1931)
WILLIAMS
Charles Williams died Sunday, Oct. 1 and was buried Thursday, Oct. 5,
from the A.M.E. church, of which he was a consistent member and trustee.
The cause of death was pneumonia. Mr. Williams died in the full triumph of faith, leaving a
faithful wife of the home, and also
his daughter, Mrs. Maizell Washington, a son, Archie Williams,
one sister, Mrs. Eliza Smith, all of whom live on the Missouri side, and a host of friends, who regret his demise. His
remains were carried to Westlawn cemetery and interred in the family lot.
(Kansas City Advocate, Oct. 13, 1922)
WILLIAMS
George Williams, 24 years old, a government meat inspector at the Swift Packing
Company, died yesterday morning at Bethany Hospital. He was a member of St.
John's lodge No. 20, A. F. & A. M. of Columbus Indiana. Besides his widow,
Mrs. Anna Mayer Williams, 722 S. 6th St., Kansas side, a daughter, Georgia
Williams and a son, Clyde Williams, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas J. Williams, 1640 Miami Ave., and a sister Miss Muryl Williams, also of
Kansas side. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at the
home of his father, Thomas J. Williams, under the auspices of Wyandotte Lodge
No. 3, A. F. and A. M. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
(KC Star, Jul. 26, 1917)
WILLIAMS
Jeraldine Williams of Welborn, Kansas, died June 23.
(abstract, Wyandotte Echo, June 27, 1930)
WILLIAMS
The funeral of John R. (B.?) Williams will be at the M. P. church, 16th and Virginia,
Kansas side, Sunday afternoon. Meet at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Mays,
1213 Garfield Ave., at 2 p.m. Burial in Woodland Cemetery.
(KC Star Apr. 9, 1916)
WILLIAMS
Johnathan Lewis Williams, a dairyman on the Kansas side for 30 years,
died yesterday at his home, 3401 Parallel Ave. He was 70 years old.
Mr. Williams was president of the Wyandotte County Horticultural
Society, a former president of the of the Wyandotte County Dairymen's
Association and a member of the Southwestern Jersey Cattle Breeders'
Association. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Hattie Williams, a son,
Claude L. Williams of the home address, and three daughters, Mrs.
A. H. Shipman, Lake Worth, Fla.; Mrs. C. V. Hardin of Stockton, Cal.,
and Miss Pearl Williams of the home address. The funeral will be in the
Peoples Methodist Church at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, under Masonic
auspice. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery.
(KC Star, Dec. 19, 1917)
WILLIAMS
Pillman Williams, 54 years old, died yesterday at his home, 12
S. Prospect St., Kansas side. He was an erecting engineer for the
Kansas City Terminal. His is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret
Williams, and one son, Harold Williams, both of the home address.
Funeral services tomorrow afternoon at Fairweather's chapel,
Kansas side. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery.
(KC Star, Aug. 16, 1919)
WILLIAMSON
Todd Williamson, of 427 Washington Blvd., died January 8, 1932.
He is survived by his widow, a son and his sisters and brothers.
Funeral was from the A.M.E. church.
(abstract, Wyandotte Echo, Jan. 15, 1932)
WILLIS
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Willis was held from the Metropolitan
Baptist Temple, Sunday at 2:00. She was a consistent Christian and
died in the triumph of faith. She leaves a husband, daughter and two sons.
(Kansas City Advocate, June 2, 1916)
WILSON
Died, Feb. 19, 1920, at her home, 2 miles west on the Reidy road, Mrs. Bettie Wilson, aged
66 years. Mrs. Wilson was respected resident of Wyandotte county for more than
forty years. The funeral services, which was held at the home, was conducted by
Rev. Boldin of the C.M.E. church. The burial was in the Quindaro cemetery.
She professed a hope in Christ at the age of 16 years, at Quidaro, Kansas, after
which she joined Allen Chapel A.M.E. church, Kansas City, Mo., and was very
active in church and Sunday school worship, and served as librarian for a number
of years. Later she moved her membership to the A.M.E. church on the Kansas side,
where it remained until her death.
(Kansas City Advocate, Mar. 5, 1920)
WILSON
Memorial services for former resident, Rev. Frank Wilson, who died Aug. 7 at Topeka, were held Aug. 17 at the
Pleasant Green Baptist Church here. An overflow crowd attended the services, and thousands
were unable to enter the church. Deceased has been working to lift his race for many
years, and died in the full triumph of faith, rejoicing and praising God. He leaves
a widow, two children, a brother, Mr. John Wilson of this place, and a sister, Mrs.
Maggie Robinson of Kansas City, Mo. The remains were taken to Woodlawn cemetery where
graveside services were in the charge of the Masons.
(Kansas City Advocate, Aug. 22, 1919)
WILSON
Joseph Wilson, aged 75 years, died yesterday morning at his home on Everett
avenue. (KC Times, Nov. 27, 1895)
WISE
The infant child of C. V. Wise, of 713 1/2 South Fourth street,
Armourdale, died Sunday morning. The funeral will take place
today at 2:30. The burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. (Kansas City Journal, Mon., Oct. 18, 1897)
WOMACK
James Womack died April 23. Services by K. C. Embalming and Casket Co.
(abstract, Wyandotte Echo, April 25, 1930)
WOOD
Mrs. Laura W. Wood, 60 years old, died yesterday at her home, 609 Everett ave.,
Kansas side. She had lived on the Kansas side 15 years. She is survived by
her husband, Edward C. Wood; a brother, Henry S. White, Walton, N.Y. and four
sisters, Mrs. R. B. McClennon, Los Angeles; Mrs. E. B. Johnson, New Haven, Conn., Miss
Julia W. Wood, Walton and Mrs. Charles Edgerton, Ithaca, N.Y. Funeral services
will be from the First Congregational Church, Kansas side, this afternoon; burial
in Highland Park cemetery. (KC Star, Dec. 11, 1918)
WOODS
John H. Woods, 86 years old, died yesterday at his home in
Higginsville, Mo. Mr. Woods was formerly a resident of Kansas
for fifteen years. He is survived by six sons, S. T. Wood,
Gallatin, Mo.; Walter A. Woods, Burkes Garden, Va.; H. J. Woods,
622 Kansas Ave., Kansas side, and three daughters, Mrs. E. R.
Putnam, 1206 Armstrong Ave., Kansas side; Mrs. E. J. Netherton,
St. Joseph and Miss May E. Woods, 3022 Parkwood Blvd., Kansas
side.
Services this afternoon from Long's chapel, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery.
(KC Star, May 27, 1919)
WOOLARD
Howard E. Woolard, 22 years old, 26 N. Ferree St., Kansas side, died
yesterday at the Bethany Hospital. He is survived by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Woolard of the home address; two sisters, Mrs.
Effie D. Crain, Ottawa Kas., and Mrs. Jennie L. Gaddis, Kansas side;
two brothers, G. R. Woolard and Wynn Woolard, both of Argentine.
Funeral and services will be in Ottawa, Kas.
(KC Star, July 26, 1919)
WORTHAM
Polly Wortham, 1712 Fitzgerald, died July 18 at her residence. Funeral services will
be Saturday afternoon from the Jones Chapel. (Abstract, July 23, 1954, Kansas City Plaindealer)
WORTHEN
Mrs. Clara F. Worthen, 49 years old, died yesterday at her home,
963 Reynolds Ave., Kansas side. She had lived on the Kansas side
thirty-six years. She is survived by her husband, Frank Worthen;
a son, Clarence Worthen, and three brothers, Charles Hart, 305
N. 7th St.; Claud Hart, of the home address, and James Hart,
Clovis, Cal. Funeral service from the home tomorrow afternoon.
(KC Star, Jan. 31, 1919)
WRIGHT
Mrs. Ellen Wright, 72 years old, the wife of Edward G. Wright, died
at her home, 538 Quindaro Blvd., Kansas side, yesterday. Besides her
husband she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. W. G. Smith, Beardstown,
Ill., and Mrs. A. C. Bullock, Mrs. F. M. Hall and Miss Maude Wright of
the Kansas side, and two sons, J. A. and W. D. Wright of the Kansas
side.
(KC Star, March 7, 1919)
XARHIS
Esther Xarhis, the 19-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Xarhis,
506 Armstrong Ave., Kansas side, died yesterday. Funeral services
will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon; burial in Huron Cemetery.
(KC Star, Jan. 7, 1919)
WYLIE
Dies By Knitting Needle
Child Fall on One � Pierced Through the Face and Neck
Kansas City, Kan., May 21
Lloyd C. Wiley, 7 � years old, a son of Charles Wiley of 2421 Tremont Street, was playing with one of this other�s knitting needles yesterday afternoon when he slipped and fell on his face. In falling the long needle was driven into the boy�s mouth and through his neck, the end coming out behind. The boy was picked up and the needle was pulled out of this neck. Dr. V. L. Todd found the little fellow in great agony. He was soon attached with spinal meningitis and, notwithstanding the efforts of the physician, died last night. (Paper: Kansas Semi-Weekly Capital. Date: 1896-05-22)
YEAMAN
Mrs. Grace S. Yeaman, wife of D. W. Yeaman, a railway employee, died suddenly
Sunday night at her home, 44 Florence Ave., Rosedale. She was 30 years old and
had lived in Rosedale all her life. Surviving are two children, Mildred and
Muriel; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sherry; two brothers, Thomas and Fred
Sherry, and three sisters, Miss Elva, Miss Mary and Miss Hazel Sherry, all of
Rosedale. The funeral will be at 10:00 tomorrow morning at the home. Burial
in Maple Hill Cemetery.
(KC Star, Jan. 2, 1917)
YOUNGER
Albert Thomas Younger was born in Williamson Co., Illinois, in 1861 and at an
early age came to Leavenworth Co. and made his home with Mr. Richard Page. He has
been a resident of Kansas City, Kansas since about 1886, and has held several
responsible positions in his life. In 1892 he professed a hope in Christ and was
baptised by Rev. McMillan and ever since had been a consistant member of the
Metropolitan Baptist church. He was married Dec. 12, 1894. He was taken ill
last February and by August 2nd that dreaded disease, consumption had gain such
a hold on him that he was compelled to take to his bed. He passed away peacefully
on Monday, Oct. 18th, surrounded by his devoted wife, brother in law, sister in
law and sorrowing friends. He is also survived by three sisters and a brother.
The funeral was held Wednesday at the Metropolitan
Baptist church, under the auspices of the Masonic order, of which he was a
member. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. (American Citizen, Oct. 22, 1897)
ZELESNAK
Mary Zelesnak, the 14 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mathew
Zelesnak, died yesterday at the family home, 308 North James
Street, Kansas side. Funeral services will be this morning at
St. John's Catholic church; burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
(KC Star, Feb. 24, 1919)
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