MRS. LORENE CRAFT
CANEY — Lorene Craft, 69, recently of Protection, died Monday at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Potts Chapel in Independence, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Moore-Prairie Cemetery, near Elgin, with the Rev. Don Elliott, of the First Christian Church in Dewey, Okla., officiating.
Mrs. Craft was born Jan. 10, 1942 in Anthony, the daughter of Ora Otis and Verda Marcella (Keeth) Myers. She graduated from Sedan High School and from Oklahoma City Business College.
She married Lee Craft, and they divorced.
Mrs. Craft was a waitress at Kenney's Cafe in Sedan and was a member of the Elgin Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, David Myers, of Caney; two sisters, Leona Johnson, of Ocala, Fla., and Hazel Wallace, of Houston; a brother, Ray Myers, of Copan, Okla.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
MRS. DOROTHY CRAIG
CEDAR VALE, Kan. - Dorothy Irene Craig, age 76, died May 2,2005, at her home in the Cedar Vale Apartments. She was born Aug. 3, 1929 in Garden City, Kan. Her parents were Aaron M. and Alice M. (Barber) Craig.
She was raised in Garden City and at the Winfield State Hospital and Training Center,where she lived for 28 years. She moved to Cedar Vale in the1990’s.
She is survived by a daughter, Mildred McDonald, Rosenberg, Texas, sisters, Mercia Tessman, Martha Green, Georgia Flinn and Shirley Stump, two grandsons and two great grandchildren.
Memorial services were held at Sunday morning church services at the Assembly of God Church in Cedar Vale, Kan., on May 15. Inurnment will be Monday, May 16, at the Valleyview Cemetery in Garden City, Kan. at 11 a.m. Wheeler Funeral Home of Cedar Vale was in charge of the services.
MELANIE B. CRAIG - Submitted by Pat
CRAIG INFANT (11/12/1943 - 11/12/1943
Graveside funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM in the Cedar Vale Cemetery for Melanie Bess Craig, stillborn daughter of Pvt. and Mrs. Grover Craig of Cedar Vale.
Mr. I. D. Alvord, Baptist minister, officiated. Misses Lucile Sweeney and Betty Lou Jones sang two duets: "In The Garden" and "Precious Jewel".
MRS. TEXANAH D. CRAIG - Submitted by Billy L. Pate-Smith
Texanah Devine Craig, daughter of William and Mary Devine, was born in Monroe County, Tennessee, March 21,1850, and passed away at the home of Mrs. Adda Morlan in Cedar Vale, Kansas, Friday evening, June 24, 1938 at the age of 88 years, three months and three days. Mrs. Craig had been in failing health for over a year and for the past six weeks had been bedfast, suffering with diabetes.
She moved with her parents to Dade County, Missouri, in 1867. later coming to Kansas. She was married to William F. Craig more than 60 years ago. He preceded her in death about 20 years ago.
Texanah was converted and united with the Church of Christ when a young girl. She was a loyal wife, a loving mother, and a true friend. She lived a consistent Christian life through the years.
She is survived by one son, Ward Craig of Cedar Vale and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Ed Roberts of Coffeyville, Kansas; three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning at the L.C. Adam Funeral home with the Rev. Winter Green in charge. The Church of Christ girls' quartet, Marjorie Sullivan, Lucile Hestand, Undene Littrell, and Hilda Sullivan sang "In the Sweet Bye and Bye" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Pallbearers were Ellis Call, Ed Marshall, Dr. H. L. Stone, J. B. Miller, A. H. Adam, and S. J. Montgomery. Burial was in the Round Mound cemetery.
MR. VERNE CRAIG - Submitted by Billy L. Pate-Smith
Verne Craig Funeral Held Here Monday
Sorrowing Relatives and Friend Overflow Church at Services
Funeral services for Verne Craig, well known Cedar Vale man, were conducted at the Cedar Vale Church of Christ Monday afternoon. Mr. Craig passed away Saturday, April 3, at Wichita, Kansas, where he had gone two days before to engage in the restaurant business.
Verne Craig was born near Moline, Kansas, April 6, 1882, a son of Mr. and Mrs. V. F. Craig. The family later moved to the Wauneta community where he was reared. He had been a resident of Cedar Vale for many years and until three years ago was associated with his brother, Ward, in the barber business.
He later entered the restaurant business in Cedar Vale but soon quit the business when his establishment was ruined by fire. Since then he had been in no permanent business until last week whn he purchased a small restaurant at Wichita.
He was united in marriage January 15, 1911, to Grace Comer, who survives him. He is also survived by his aged mother, Mrs. W. F. Craig, a brother, Ward Craig, of Cedar Vale, and two half sisters, Mrs. Ed Roberts of Coffeyville, and the other who lives in Colorado.
The church was filled to capacity and many friends stood on the outside who had come to pay their last respects to the departed. Flowers were in great abundance around the casket.
Brother Neal Dulaney of Winfield, minister of the Cedar Vale Church of Christ, read the scripture and offered prayer. Brother A. H. Kepple of Kansas City, Mo., fornter minister here and friend of the family, delivered the sermon.
“Sometime We’ll Understand,” and “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere”, were sung by a quartet composed of James Humble, Frank Stark, Reece Vandruff, and John Hutchinson. J. Blaine Adams of Dexter sang, “The Upper Garden.”
Casketbearers were C. B. Cable, A. H. Adam, Jack Rogers, Ed McClure, C. H. Whartenby. and Ellis Call.
Interment was in the Round Mound Cemetery.
MR. WARD CRAIG - Submitted by Pat Pate Molder
Ward Craig (12/08/1883 - 06/12/1944
Ward Craig, 60, a resident of Cedar Vale for many years, and well-known barber here, passed away at his home Tuesday, following a severe illness that had rapidly caused failing health for the past year. Only until the last few months, however, had he been unable to be at work in his shop.
Ward Craig was the son of William F. Craig.
Ward was born, and grew to manhood in Chautauqua County where he lived most of his life, at Wauneta, Hewins and Cedar Vale.
Ward and his brother, Vern, seemed to have a natural talent as barbers, and Ward followed this business most all his life. He was a good barber, and always excelled in this profession. He was of a social turn of mind, and made friends easily. He was very frank and on the level. He kept his friends well; he was honest, and made his word as good as his bond. He was jolly, looking always on the humorous side of life.
In September of 1906 he was united in marriage to Alta Mattocks. To this union six children were born; three girls and three boys.
He is survived by his wife, Alta, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. John Barno; one granddaughter, Corinne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Barno of Enid, OK; one son, Grover Craig, who is in the U.S. foreign service, and his wife, Bessie Craig, who resides here with the family; two sisters, Mrs. Lilley Roberts of Coffeyville, KS, and Mrs. Ada Hackworth of Olney Springs, CO; and many other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Church with James L. Mitchell officiating.
A quartet composed of Mrs. J. L. Mitchell, Mrs. B. F. Aley, O. L. Pierce and Hubert Cox, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. R. D. Oltjen, sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere", "The Old Rugged Cross" and "sometime We'll Understand."
Active pallbearers were Ellis Call, Charles Lefler, John Haddican, Myrl Sartin, Carl Bohannon and Albert L. Pate. Honorary pallbearers were A. H. Baird, S. J. Montgomery, E. F. Sollers, Josh Chilcote, J. R. Stone and S. H. Guthrie.
Internment was made in the Round Mound Cemetery.
MRS. TERESA F. CRANE
NIANTIC, Ill. - Teresa Fay Crane, 37, of Niantic, Ill., died early Saturday morning, March 11, 2006, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Decatur, Ill.
Teresa was born July 14, 1968, in Cedar Vale, Kan., the daughter of Leroy and Cora Nancy (Harris) Creamer. She worked as a homemaker for CHELP. She was a very devoted mother of six.
Surviving are her children, Jesse Lee Crane, Cody Joe Crane, Paige Dyan Crane, Tieler Renee Crane, MacKenzie Lynn Crane and Conner Lucas Crane; husband Rodney Crane; mother Cora Nancy Harris Creamer, all of Niantic, Ill.; sisters Nancy James, Niantic, Elizabeth Osly, Chilton, Wis.; brothers Faron Creamer and Henry Creamer, both of Decatur, LeRoy Creamer, Harristown, Ill., and David Creamer, Elk City, Kan.; and one grandchild, Rebecca Lynn Crane.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2006, in Decatur at the Foursquare Church. Visitation was held one hour before in the church. Burial was in Boiling Springs Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Crane Kids c/o The State Bank of Niantic, 200 East Lewis, Niantic, IL 62551. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
MR. JOHN CRAWFORD
WICHITA - John W. Crawford, 58, salesman, died Sept. 23, 2003. A graveside memorial service was held at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan, Kan.
John enjoyed fishing and hunting with bow and shotgun. He was a member of the Cheney Lake Association and a former Lyons Club member.
John will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and friend. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Jennifer, Wichita, Kan., stepdaughter and spouse, Lori and Doug Melton, Derby, Kan., and grandchildren, Nathan and Tanner Melton.
Memorials may be made to the Cheney Lake Association. Arrangements were by Smith Mortuary of Derby.
He was born October 14, 1924 at Wauneta, Kan., to Lewis Nelson and Goldie Laura (Burkett) Crawford. He grew up in the Sedan area, attending Sedan schools and graduating from Sedan High School.
On December 25, 1948, he married Evelyn Usher in Bartlesville, Okla. Following their marriage, they made their home in Sedan. In 1964, they moved to Peru, where they made their home until 1977, when they moved to Sand Springs, Okla. Following his retirement, they moved to their home at Hickory Hill on Hulah Lake. Mrs. Crawford preceded him in death on Nov. 22, 1996.
While living in Peru, he served on the City Council and was Mayor. He also served on the Peru Fire Department and was a member REACT. Mr. Crawford was employed as a machinist at Wheatley Valve Co. in Caney. He was transferred to Tulsa in 1977, when the company moved its operation there.
He was a member of the First Christian Church in Sedan and served as a 4-H leader for many years.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Debra Berryman, Caney and Dana Crawford Giles Smith, Sedan, one half brother, John Crawford, Wichita, three grandchildren, Russ Ann Brewer, Abilene, Texas, Austin Berryman and Shaun Berryman, both of Caney, and four great grandchildren, Chaz Brewer and Makahla Brewer, both of Abilene, Texas, Drako Berryman and Desiree Berryman, both of Caney. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Samuel Crawford, and one sister, Irene Payne.
Services were held at 10 am. Friday, June 7, 2002, in the First Christian Church in Sedan with Rev. Penny Goldberg officiating. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan. David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan was in charge of the arrangements.
MR. WILBUR D. CRAWFORD
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Wilbur D. Crawford, 75, passed away Feb. 10, 2005 in Kansas City, Mo.
He was born in Sedan, Kan. on July 21, 1929 to Leonard and Lelia (Clark) Crawford. Wilbur attended Newlon school at Grafton seven years before moving to Sedan, where he graduated from Sedan High School in 1947.
Wilbur retired from TWA in 1985, after almost 30 years as a Flight Engineer. He was a member of EAA Chapter 612 and the Airline History Museum.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy, sons, Tom Crawford, Olathe, Kan. and Peter Crawford, Kansas City, Mo., daughters, Lorena Diane Burns, Platte City, Mo. and Chaundra Crawford, Kansas City, MO., six grandchildren, four great granddaughters, brothers, Paul Crawford, Rancho Palos ,Calif. and Alan Crawford, rural Sedan, Kan. and sister, Mary Blankinship, Sedan, Kan.
A celebration of his life was held Saturday, Feb. 26, at The Airline History Museum at the downtown airport in Kansas City, Mo.
The family suggests contributions to The Airline History Museum, 201 Lou Holland Drive,Kansas City, MO 64116.
He attended Lower Paw Paw rural school and graduated from Howard High School in 1937. Carl attended one year at Kansas State University before returning to help his father on the Criger farm. In 1940, he married Betty McClure at Howard, Kansas and to this union was born a son, Patrick Ray and a daughter, Carla May. This marriage ended in 1965.
Carl enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1943. After six months of training, he was assigned to the 8th Air Force as a ball turret gunner on a B-24 bomber.
Carl returned home to Elk County and went into the oil business. Carl was also a livestock producer for many years. On March 2, 1967, he married Frances Mae (Wallace) Hobson at El Paso, Texas and they made their home in Howard until his death.
In the early 1970’s, Carl was employed by the Elk River Watershed District. He retired in 1987 and enjoyed fishing with his wife, Frances, loafing at Waldo’s Barber Shop, mowing the yard and making garden. He enjoyed spending time doing nice things for other people.
He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #1186 in Independence, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #138 in Wichita and American Legion Carter-Rader Post #149 in Howard. He was a long time member of the Howard United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Frances; his daughter, Carla Golden of Kansas City, Missouri; his son, Patrick Criger of Kirbyville, Missouri; his stepsons, Richard Hobson of Corrales, New Mexico, Jerald Hobson and William Hobson, both of El Paso, Texas; his brother, Jim Criger of Howard; his sister, Louise Harrod of Howard; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002 at the Howard United Methodist United Methodist Church with Rev. Kibum Kim and Pastor Robin Haines officiating. Susie Perkins provided selected piano music. The casket bearers were Frank Hobson, Jerry Hobson, Richard Hobson, Bob Nungesser, Gene Perkins and Weldon Russell. Military funeral honors were conducted by american Legion Carter-Rader Post #149 at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard. Memorials have been established with the Howard United Methodist Church and Hospice Care of Kansas. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. VIOLA N. CROFF
CHAUTAUQUA, Kan. - Viola Nathan Croff, 84, of Chautauqua, Kan., passed away Monday morning, Jan. 24,2005, at Sedan City Hospital.
Viola was born in Greenville, Texas on June 15, 1920 to John and Elizabeth (Aday) Hart. She moved to the Chelsea, Okla. area with her family when she was young.
On Dec. 15, 1937, she married Gene Croff in Chelsea, Okla. She lived in Oklahoma for several years before moving to California. She returned to Kansas in her later years.
Viola was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Mossman, Vacaville, Calif. and Joyce Spire, Chanute, Kan.; two sons, Ron Croff, Chautauqua, Kan. and Eddie Croff, Commerce, Okla.; three sisters, Edith Bowman and Jeanie McGill both of Chelsea, Okla. and Lois Custer, Chautauqua, Kan.; eight grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Beatrice Wallace and Bessie Kirby, both of Miami, Okla. and one brother, Bill Hart, Chelsea, Okla.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday,Jan. 27,2005, in the Winganon Cemetery at Chelsea, Okla.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 9-9 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan.
The family suggests memorials to the Chautauqua Southern Baptist Church in Chautauqua, Kan. and contributions may be left with the funeral home.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
MR. CHARLES CROSS
Charles Cross, age 82, of Sedan, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2001, at the Sedan City Hospital in Sedan, KS.
Charles was born on April 23, 1918 in Big Timber, Montana to Carl and Mary (Fischer) Cross. He attended schools in Big Timber, MT. Charles married Marjorie Carlson on May 23. 1991.
Charles is survived by his wife. Marjorie, of the home, three daughters, Rita Coggins, Carlsbad, NM, Sue Kampshroer, Spring Grove, MN and Marcy Brim, Cheney, KS, three brothers, Kenny Cross, Bill Cross and Russell Cross, all of Helena, MT. two sisters. Mildred Tillo and Marlene Gleason, both of Helena, MT. six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Roberta Ann Cross and his first wife, Christine Cross.
Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Graves Funeral Home in Caney, KS.
MRS. LAVONE F. CROSS
CEDAR VALE, Kan. LaVone F. Cross, age 90, formerly of Cedar Vale, Kan., died May 24, 2005, at Medicalodge of Wichita in Wichita. She was born March 20, 1915 in Cloverdale, Kan. to Charles B. and Rosa Fern (Sleeth) Cable. She was raised and educated in Cedar Vale, graduating from Cedar Vale High School in 1934. She also attended Emporia State University.
She married Glenn Cross on Feb. 20, 1938 in Cedar Vale. After her marriage, they moved to Peru, Kan. for a short time, then to Coffeyville, where she was manager of the shoe department at the Sears store during World War II. After the war, they moved to Cedar Vale, where she and Glenn owned and operated Cross Hardware from 1947-1977. They sold the business and retired, remaining in Cedar Vale. He preceded her in death July 29, 1999.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cedar Vale.
She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Walling, Wichita, Kan., four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers Harold and Marvin Cable and a son, Roger Cross.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2005, at the Cedar Vale Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made her name to the People’s Place or the First United Methodist Church, both of Cedar Vale. Wheeler Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
MR. BILL JAMES CRUGAR
Bill James Crugar, 79, of Peru, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 at his home.
He was born April 10, 1927 at Davenport, OK, to Harry Lester and Edith Blanche (Petersen) Crugar.
Mr. Crugar was a veteran of World War II.
On Dec. 15, 1966 he married Margaret Hughes at Yuma, Ariz. Following their marriage they made their home in the Keota, Okla. area until moving to Peru five years ago.
Mr. Crugar was a truck driver employed by Better Homes Delivery. He enjoyed music and for many years was in “Bill Crugar and the Ramrods” performing in several southwestern states.
He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include his wife, Margie of the home; sons, Fred Westendorf, Sequoyah Reece, Smokey Reece, Rusty Reece, Harry Edmond Crugar and Bryant Reece; daughters, Jaylene Ruggles and Deanna Reece, 17 additional step children; numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 21, in the Peru Cemetery with military honors by the U.S. Army Honor Guard, Fort Riley. David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
MRS. MARGARET A. CRUGAR
Margaret Ann Crugar, age 79, of Sedan passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 at her home in Sedan.
She was born Nov. 18, 1928 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Ardell William and Clara M. (Postalwaite) Hughes. She grew up and attended school in Canton, Ohio.
On Dec. 15, 1966 she married Bill James Crugar in Yuma, Ariz. Following their marriage they made their home in Keota, Okla., area until moving to Peru in 2001. She recently had moved to Sedan.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting, fishing, dancing and the most important was cooking.
She is survived by six sons: Fred "Doc" Westendorff, Sequoyah Reece, Smokey Reece, Rusty Reece, Harry Edmond Crugar, and Bryant Reece; two daughters: Jaylene Ruggles and Deanna Reece, 17 additional step children; numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bill James Crugar on Nov. 18, 2006, two sisters and two brothers.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. in the Peru Cemetery at Peru with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Chaplain Mike Graham officiating. To view the entire obituary online or to leave a message for the family, visit www.dwb-fh.com. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
MRS. MARJORIE M. CRUM
Marjorie Minor Crum - Dec. 28, 1923-May 8, 2004
Marjorie Minor Crum, 80, of Escondido died May 8. She was born in Dexter, Kan., and was a teacher with the San Diego Unified School District. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and the San Diego Teachers Association.
Survivors include her daughters, Elaine Sanchez and Loretta Gorimar; and four grandchildren.
Private services were planned.
Arrangements: Cremation Services Inc.
Sedan Times-Star - December 08, 2004
MR. ARTHUR L. CRUPPER
SEDAN - Arthur Laveme “Red” Crupper passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004 at the Fredonia Regional Hospital in Fredonia, Kan. He was 86 years of age, a resident of Sedan, Kan. and formerly of Howard.
Red was born on Nov. 19, 1918 at Delaware, Okla. to Willis Preston and Elizabeth Irene (Parker) Crupper. He attended elementary school at Dearing, Kan. and graduated from Tyro High School in 1938.
On Nov. 23, 1941, he united in marriage with Rose Johannah Schipper at Caney, Kan. Red entered the United States Army on Oct. 17, 1942 and served his country during World War II. After being discharged in 1945, Red became employed by Kansas Gas and Electric Company and worked as a lineman and agent until his retirement.
Red was a member of the Howard Rotary Club, the Boy Scouts of America, Sedan V.F.W., the Kansas Sunflower Shooting Dog Club and served as a Little League and Pee Wee baseball coach for 27 consecutive years. He was a member of the Humboldt Christian Church in Humboldt, Kan.
He is survived by his wife, Rose; his sons, Larry, Sedan, Steve, Edgerton, Kan. and Don, Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Neal, Portland, Ore.; a sister, Ramona Wierima, Yacolt, Wash.; 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Stanley “Bo” Crupper, his parents, five brothers and two sisters.
Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, at the Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, with Earl Tresner of the Jonesburg Community Church south of Sedan, Kan. officiating. Joan Greer and Walter Wigton sang “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace”. Military funeral honors was conducted by the United States Army Honor Guard from Ft. Riley, Kan.
A memorial has been established with the Chautauqua County Animal Shelter. Contnbutions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. GEORGIA M. CRUSE - Submitted by Caren I Spencer
Joplin, Mo. — Georgia M. Cruse, age 92, of 2615 Delaware Ct., passed away at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2001.
She was born June 16, 1909, in Neck City, Mo., and was a lifetime area resident. She was a homemaker, and had previously worked as a cook with the Duenweg School, and had worked as a receptionist at the former Plaza Motel.
She was a member of the Dove Point Fellowship Church of Joplin.
She married Jesse Driskill August 25, 1927, in Sedan, Kan. He died May 21, 1941. She married Raymond Cruse May 10, 1950 in Bentonville, Ark. He preceded her in death in July, 1964. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mildred Driskill, on September 21, 1933.
Survivors include two sons, Carl E. Driskill, and his wife, Pearl, Joplin, and Clifford (Jack) Driskill, Bellflower, Calif.; one daughter, Donna Hornback, and her husband, Randall, Joplin; nine grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Mason-Woodard Mortuary, with her oldest grandson, J.R. Driskill, officiating. Burial will be in the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Roy Mitchell, Glenn Stone, James Merl, Carroll Hammond, Matt Wiland, Rick Dawes and Bill Greathouse. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons, Randy Hornback, Chris Hornback, Ross Nash, J.R. Driskill, Terry Driskill, Greg Bell and Marr Driskill. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dove Point Fellowship in care of Mason-Woodard Mortuary.
MR. JAMES S. CUDE'
James Stuart, "Jim," Cude', Sr., age 67, died Saturday, March 8, 2008 at his home in Independence.
Jim was born Aug 6, 1940 in Independence, the son of James and Regina Cude'. Jim was a Sgt. in the United States Air Force. He served from January 1960 to January 1964. In 1966 he was united in marriage to Linda Yeager, She preceded him in death in 1984.
On May 15,1993, he married Ruth Eleanor Hollopeter-Woodall at the First United Methodist Church in Independence. She survives at their home.
Jim was the owner of Jim's Refrigeration and Electrical Services, of Independence for 30 years. He was involved in the Independence Amateur Radio Club, he also liked to ride motorcycles. He designed and had a three wheel motorcycle built that is currently ridden in parades throughout the local area.
Survivors including his wife are one son, Jim Cude', Jr., Fredonia; two step-sons, William Anderson Lawton, Okla., and Robert Anderson, Spring, Texas; two brothers, Gary Cude', Sedan and Greg Cude', Tulsa, Okla.; two sisters, Lori Cude', Tulsa, Okla. and Cheree Cude', Fredricksburg, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Yeager and one granddaughter Jessica Grandstaff.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Independence, with Rev. Jack Gregory officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, in Sedan. Visitation will be from 12:30 until service time at the church.
The family suggests memorials to the Harry Hynes Hospice and may be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh. com. Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home P.O. Box 247 Fredonia, KS 66736.
MR. CHARLES "KENT" CULVER - Submitted by Ilene Mullendore Butler
Charles “Kent” Culver, age 45, Coffeyville, KS, formerly of Sedan, died Tuesday morning at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.
Kent was born Dec. 9, 1952 at Sedan to William “Jack” and Letha (Todd) Culver. Kent was raised in Peru where he attended school and graduated from Sedan high School in 1970. He also attended Coffeyville Community College and Kansas City Community College.
He is survived by his mother Letha Sanborn of Sedan, one niece, Angie Harris of Wichita; one nephew, Andy Robison of Sedan; and two great nephews, Preston Shull and Jamell Harris, both of Wichita.
He was preceded in death by his father and two sisters, Janice and Wynona.
Private graveside services have been held. Burial was at the Monett Cemetery east of Sedan
Arrangements were under the direction of the Graves Funeral Home of Caney.
MR. CARL E. CUMMINGS
Carl Eugene Cummings, age 84, of Peru, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.
He was born March 18, 1926 in Cedar Vale, to Walter Nathan and Mary Etta (Hill) Cummings. He grew up and attended school in the Monett area of rural Chautauqua County.
On July 19, 1957 he married Donna Hopkins in Sedan, They later divorced.
He worked as a welder for many years, working for Neil Hunt and also Economy Manufacturing. He retired in 1991. He loved to play bluegrass music, having played it most of his life. He loved horses and also loved designing and building wagons.
He is survived by one daughter; Carolyn and husband Curtis Johnson of Ocala, Fla., one son; John and wife Joanie Cummings of Dewey, Okla., one brother; Ernest Cummings of Chautauqua, and one sister; Leona Call of Copan, Okla.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Bud.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Carla Sue King, five brothers, two sisters, and one granddaughter.
Graveside services were held Monday, April 19, 2010 at the Peru Cemetery in Peru with Heloise Windsor officiating. Burial followed at the Peru Cemetery. The family has suggested memorials to the Chautauqua County Animal Shelter and these remembrances can be left in care of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan, Kansas is in charge of arrangements.
MRS. DONNA CUMMINGS
PERU - Donna Cummings, 65, of Peru, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan.
She was born April 6, 1939 at Sedan to Doyle Austin and Minnie (Morgan) Hopkins. She grew up in the Sedan area, where she attended school, graduating from Sedan High School in 1957.
On July 19, 1957 she married Carl Cummings at Sedan. Following their marriage they made their home in Peru. They were later divorced.
Donna was a homemaker and devoted mother.
Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Johnson and her husband Curtis, Ocala, Fla.; one son, John Cummings and his wife Joanie, Dewey, Okla.; four brothers, Phillip Hopkins, Sedan, Dennis Hopkins, Sedan, Dale Hopkins, Peru, and George Hopkins, Sedan; and two grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one daughter, Carla Cummings and one granddaughter.
Graveside services was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, at the Peru Cemetery in Peru, Kan., with Rev. Heloise Windsor officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan.
MRS. DORIS V. CUMMINGS - Submitted by John Henderson
PNEUMONIA FATAL TO MRS. CLARENCE CUMMINGS-----Mrs. Doris Viola Cummings, wife Clarence Cummings, departed this life at her home on Moore Prairie, Friday, January 31st., aged 43 years, 6 months and 25 days. Her death was due to pneumonia.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, February 2nd, a the First Baptist Church in Sedan, conducted by the Pastor, Rev. J. Wayne Pinson. Interment was in Moore Prairie cemetery, Baird funeral home was in charge.
Doris Viola Pumpelly, daughter of William and Elizabeth Pumpelly, was born July 6, 1892 at Lost Springs, Kansas and moved to Moore Prairie community at the age of two, where she spent the rest of her life.
She was converted and came into the fellowllship of the Baptist Church of Sedan at the age of 18.
She was united in marriage to Clarence Hunt at the age of 22. One son, Clarence Neil, was born and about three years after the marriage, the father died leaving his infant son and wife. In 1921, she was married to Clarence Cummings to which union, one daughter, Nina Marie, was born.
Besides her husband, she leaves her two children, Nina and Neil; her father and mother and a host of relatives to mourn her passing.
Note: Clarence E. Hunt is my father's (Cecila William Henderson) 1st. cousin. Clarence E. Hunt is Doris's first husband and they had one child Neil Hunt. Submitted by John Max Henderson son of Cecil Henderson
MR. JACKIE D. CUMMINGS
SEDAN - Jackie Dean Cummings, 57, of Sedan died early Tuesday morning, May 30,2006, in Sedan.
Jackie was born Sept. 22, 1948, in Sedan to Wayne and Frances (Southwood) Cummings. He attended the Sedan High School and graduated in 1967.
He married Barbara Carpenter on Oct. 3, 1969, in Sedan. He worked at the Greeley Gas Company for 30 years, retiring in 2002.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sedan. He loved fishing, gambling, golf, playing music and especially his grandkids. He always enjoyed going to all of his grandchildren’s ball games.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Cummings of the home in Sedan; one daughter, Mandy Miller of Sedan; one son, Corey Cummings of Ashland, Mo.; his father, Wayne Cummings of Sedan; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother; two sisters; and his mother, Frances.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, June 1, 2006, at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 2, 2006, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan with Reverend Charles Klassen officiating.
The family has suggested contributions to the American Diabetes Association or the Sedan City Hospital. These remembrances may be left in care of the funeral home. David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
MR. JOHN M. CUMMINGS
John Marshall Cummings passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at The Cedars nursing center in McPherson, Kansas. He was 89 years of age and a former resident of Severy. John was born on May 31, 1912 at Helena, Oklahoma to John Edward and Millie Belle (Wright) Cummings. He attended White Hall rural school and graduated from Fall River High School.
On October 15,1941 he married Doris Permelia Templer at Eureka, Kansas and to this union was born three sons, Kenneth, Don and Allen and two daughters, Carolyn and Rita. John was a lifetime resident of Elk and Greenwood Counties and was a farmer throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his wife on November 8, 2000.
John was a member of the Farm Bureau Board of Directors and served as president of the Farm Bureau for three years. He served on the school board in Elk and Greenwood Counties and was a member of the Senior Citizen Board in Severy. John was a long time member of the Severy Church of the Nazarene.
He is survived by his sons, Kenneth of McPherson, Don of Emporia and Allen of Howard; his daughters, Carolyn Hughes of California, Missouri and Rita Nienstedt of Ft. Scott; a brother, Bill Cummings of Eureka; a sister, Mary Thompson of Wichita; 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2002 at the Severy Church of the Nazarene in Severy, Kansas with Pastor Terry Buchanan officiating. Ernestine Buchanan was the organist with Ronald Robert singing "In The Garden" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere". The casket bearers were David Cummings, Ron Cummings, Roy Cummings, Kendell Hughes, Randell Hughes. Marshall Nienstedt, Brad Baumgartel, Philip Orr and Trey Watson. Interment was held in South Lawn Cemetery at Severy. A memorial has been established with the Severy Church of the Nazarene. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. RAY A. CUMMINGS
CHANUTE, Kan. - Ray Allen Cummings, age 75, of Chanute, Kan. passed away Saturday, May 7, 2005, at his home.
Ray was born in Sedan, Kan. on March 17, 1930, the son of Walter and Etta Mae (Hill) Cummings. He was raised and attended schools in Sedan. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on Aug. 7, 1951 and served in the Korean War. He was Honorably Discharged as a Corporal E-4 on Aug. 6, 1959.
He was united in marriage to Rosie Maxine Lewis on Aug. 19, 1954 in Gentry, Ark. She preceded him in death on Sept. 20, 1999.
Ray was a self-employed exterminator, working in various cities. He moved to Chanute in 1969 and opened his own business, Cummings Pest Control. He was a lifetime member of the Cecil J. Meeker Post #1654 VFW. He enjoyed fishing and working on and restoring old cars.
He is survived by one daughter, Charlene Williams, Chanute, Kan., five sons, Ray, Jr., Kenny, Keith, Gail and Carroll, all of Chanute, Kan., 12 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, a sister, Leona Call, Copan, Okla., three brothers, Ernie, Pawhuska, Okla., Wayne, Sedan, Kan., and Carl, Peru, Kan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Maxine, a granddaughter, Jennifer Cummings, two sisters and three brothers.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. at the Memorial Park Cemetery, with Pastor Harry Disbrow officiating. Military honors will be conducted by Cecil J. Meeker of Post #1654 VFW of Chanute.
Memorials in his name may be made to Horizon Hospice and many be left with the Penwell-Gabel Gibson Chapel.
MR. WAYNE CUMMINGS
Wayne Cummings, age 86, of Sedan died Friday morning, Jan. 26, 2007 at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesvile, Okla.
Wayne was born Aug. 19, 1920 in Sedan to Walter Nathan and Mary Etta (Hill) Cummings. He grew up and attended school in Chautauqua County. He married Frances Southwood on Feb. 28, 1942 in Sedan. He served in the United States Army from Sept. 1, 1942 until he was honorably discharged on Oct. 6, 1945.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sedan and a lifetime member of the Sedan V.F.W. Post #6373. He loved his grandchildren, his dog Tipper, and making clocks.
He is survived by two brothers, Ernest Cummings of Pawhuska, Okla. and Carl Cummings of Peru; one sister, Leona Call of Copan, Okla.; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Cummings of Sedan; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Jack and Jimmie and two sisters, Patsy and Virginia Lee.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan with Pastor Gary Cole officiating. Military Rites were performed by the United States Army Honor Guard of Ft. Riley.
The family has suggested memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association and these remembrances may be left with the funeral home.
To view the entire obituary online, visit www.davidwbarnesfuneralhome.com. David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
MR. ALBERT P. CUNNINGHAM
PERU - Albert P. Cunningham, 79, of Peru, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005, at the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield.
Albert was born Jan. 26, 1926 at Foster City, Mich. to Albert and Louise (Proue) Cunningham. He grew up in Michigan, and attended school until the eighth grade.
In October of 1945, Albert enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was a private and served during World War II. He drove transport trucks and was a mechanic until he received an honorable discharged in 1947.
After returning to Michigan, he worked at a manufacturing plant as a general laborer for many years. He later moved to Oregon for a while and then to California where he made his home until he retired and moved to Peru, Kan. in 1992.
On Aug. 18, 1993, he married Edith Irene Lumley at the Peru Methodist Church. They made their home in Peru until he moved to Winfield in 2001. One of Mr. Cunningham’s favorite hobbies was painting ceramics.
He is survived by his wife, Edith Cunningham, of Peru, Kan., three sons, Albert Cunningham, California, Allen Cunningham, California, and Daniel Cunningham, California; one sister, Ramona Haines, Florida, and one brother, Claude Haines, Iron Mountain, Mich. He is also survived by three grandchildren and numerous great grandchilthen, and five stepchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Mark, eight brothers and sisters and one stepchild.
The family has requested cremation and their will be a memorial service at a later date. David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
MR. FRANCIS M. CUNNINGHAM - Submitted by Cheryl King
Francis M. Cunningham, 87, died Wednesday, July 17 at Moses Lake, Wash. Mr. Cunningham was born Sept. 14, 1875 and had lived in Cedar Vale from 1904 to 1945. The body will be flown to Cedar Vale for funeral services at the Church of Christ Tuesday at 2 p.m. with burial in Cedar Vale cemetery, under the direction of Cox Funerl Home. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Del Hardy of Moses Lake and Mrs. George Pease of Fort Worth, Tex.; two sons, Garland Cunningham of Arkansas City and Lloyd Cunningham of Moses Lake; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The Cedar Vale Messenger, July 25, 1963
Francis Marion Cunningham, son of William and Elizabeth Cunningham, was born Sept. 14, 1875 at Smithfield, W. Va. He was one of thirteen children. He was educated in Marian County, W. Va., and taught school for thirteen years in West Virginia. Dec. 18, 1907 he was united in marriage to Susie M. Sullivan of Cedar Vale, daughter of Lewis and Mary Sullivan. Francis and Susie began their married life on a farm 2 1/2 miles north of Cedar Vale and continued to reside there 35 years. Mr. Cunningham was active in promoting agriculture and stock producing in Chautauqua County. He was associated with the federal land bank and farm home administration government agencies from 1933-38. Francis and Susie retired from farming north of Cedar Vale in 1942 and were associated with Pratt-Whitney Co. at Kansas City for three years. They then moved to Arkansas City where they resided until 1952, when they moved to Moses Lake, Wash. to watch the development and progress of the Columbia River Basin Irrigation Project.
Francis Cunningham, during his life, believed in the principle of "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." He overcame obstacles with patience, dissapointment with a smile, hardship with perseverance. Those close to him cherished him and his philosophy of life. His many friends appreciated and admired his Christian fellowship. He was untiring worker and deacon in the Church of Christ. He was respected by all of his aquaintances. One of the main principles of life which he advocated is - "By seeing good in all men, he becomes a better man and so do you." Francis and Susie were the parents of five children. Virginia preceded Francis in death in 1913. Surviving are his wife, Susie, and his children, Garland S. of Arkansas City, Marian Hardy of Moses Lake, Wash., Elsie Pease of Ft. Worth, Tex., Floyd D. of Moses Lake, Wash.; one sister, Sallie Huey of Smithfield, W. Va., eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren., many other relatives and a host of friends.
MRS. SUSIE M. CUNNINGHAM - Submitted by Cheryl King
CEDAR VALE CEM Susie Mary Cunningham, daughter of the late Lewis H. and Mary E. Sullivan, was born March 21, 1888, and departed this life Aug. 8, 1972 at Moses Lake, Wash. at the age of 84 years, 4 months, and 18 days, after a extended illness of over 8 years. Her grandparents were among the early pioneer settlers of the area.
On Dec. 18, 1907, she was united in marriage to Francis M. Cunningham at the home of her parents, north of Cedar Vale. To this union were born two sons, Garland and Lloyd; and three daughters, Virginia, Marian and Elsie. Susie and Francis began their married life on a farm near the home of her parents and there they resided 35 years. Upon retirement from farming, they moved to Kansas City and then Arkansas City. In 1952, they moved to Moses Lake, Wash. Their married life extended over half a century. During this time their zeal and enthusiasm for the Lord's work was demonstrated by their loyalty to the church, compassion and understanding toward all. Her own cares were never so great but what she found time and strength to help others at their time of need. At an early age she was united with the Church of Christ and was faithful to the Church to the end. Those who remember Susie and Francis have only pleasant memories. Members of the family circle all loved and admired them. There was no one in the world quite like them. In their daily life they were common people, full of gentleness and kindness, and the spirit that leads one "to do unto others as you would have others do unto you."
Susie was preceded in death by her husband, Francis; one son, Lloyd, one daughter, Virginia; and one grandson, George Francis Pease. Those remaining to treasure her memory are: a son, Garland, of Plummerville, Ark.; two daughters, Mrs. Del (Marian) Hardy of Moses Lake, Wash. and Mrs. G. F. (Elsie) Pease of Ft. Worth, Tex.; one sister, Mrs. Tom (Lillian) Hess of Sedan; 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services were held at the Cedar Vale Church of Christ at 2:30, Saturday, Aug. 12, 1972, conducted by Mr. Loren Grimes of Arkansas City. Songs were led by Arthur Yaden of Sedan. Soloist was Susie's great grandson, Steve E. Abrams of Arkansas City. Pallbearers were Thaine L. Hunt, Phillip Bahruth, George T. Edwards, Steve E. Abrams, Joe Abrams and Max Abrams. Interment was in Cedar Vale Cemetery with Miles Funeral Home in charge.
Out of town relatives attending were Dr. and Mrs. G. T. Edwards of Ft. Worth, Tex., Mr. and Mrs. Max Abrams, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Abrams, Connie Abrams, Joe Abrams and Robbe King of Arkansas City; Mrs. Paul Harlow of Parsons; Ray Bowen of Sedan; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cook of Decatur, Tex.; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sullivan and Mrs. Maurine Howard of Mangum, Okla.
MISS VIGINIA E. CUNNINGHAM - Submitted by Cheryl King
CEDAR VLE CEMEERY Virginia Elizabeth, the little daughter of Francis and Susie Cunningham was born April 12, 1911 and died Sept. 8, 1913 age 2 yrs., 4 mo. 26 days. Several weeks ago she was struck with infantile paralysia but seemed to be recovering, when about a week before her death she swallowed a silver quarter dollar which lodged in her throat. It did not seem to annoy her much and her parents thought it had gone down, but finally they took her to Wichita where a operation was preformed but she was too frail to come out from under the influence of the ether. The funeral was from the Church of Christ Tuesday the 9th, 3 p.m. conducted by B. F. Martin and interment in the Cedar Vale cemetery. Her life was like a snow flake which leaves a mark but not a blot , and her Shepard will welcome her into the upper fold.
MR. BILL CURTIS - Submitted by Anonymous
BILL CURTIS KILLED.
Well Known Ranchman South of Sedan Killed Last Sunday.
Parties in Sedan Tuesday from Chautauqua related a brief story of a murder which occurred in the Osage country Sunday, wherein a well-known ranchman lost his life. W. H. Curtis who owns a ranch in the Osage country but resides with his family at Caney, had some trouble Sunday morning with a man and his son named Stover, who lived on the ranch. It is said that Stover struck Curtis on the head with a chair, knocking him senseless. Stover did not consider the man in serious condition, but Monday when he failed to regain consciousness phoned for a physician, but Curtis died before they arrived.
It is reported that Curtis was under the influence of liquor when the trouble occurred. No arrests had been made at our last report.
MR. ALLEN W. CUSTER - November 12, 1932
A. W.Custer, Long a Resident of Peru Vicinity, Succumbs
Sedan, Nov. l2. - Allen Wilson Custer, 56, son of the late Judge and Mrs. Jasper N. Custer, early settlers in the Peru vicinity, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening at Longview, Tex., his home, while attending an athletic program.
The body was received by the Baird-Westlake funeral home here last night, and services will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Sedan Methodist Episcopal church, with the pastor, Rev, J. B. Cooprider, in charge. Interment will be in the Peru cemetery, beside the body of Mr. Custer's wife, who died in 1911.
Mr. Custer was born at Marysville, Ind., and was brought when a year-old child to Kansas by his parents, who settled near Peru. He spent virtually all of his life in Chautauqua county, and had lived both at Peru and in Sedan. He went to Longview five years ago,and was a driller there.
He is survived by a son, Jewell R. Custer of Longview; a daughter, Mrs. Meredith Wilcox of Gladewater, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. George Colley of Sedan, and a brother, Robert Custer of Peru. Four grandchildren also survive, while Roy Custer, Sedan barber, is a cousin of A. W. Custer.
Charles E. Custer died at his home on north Douglas street Monday afternoon after an illness of ten days. While Mr. Custer had not been well for several years, he was able to attend to gardening and other work at his place and until Saturday morning, March 7th. was apparently in usual health. He had a stroke of paralysis that morning, followed by another the same day, and gradually succumbed from then until death came.
He was raised on a farm near Peru and belonged to one of the early settler families. He was a carpenter by trade and was an oil field worker for many years. While quiet and unassuming he had many warm friendships and was regarded with genuine affection by his neighbors and those who recognized the fine qualities inherent in his nature. He is survived by his wife and a number of relatives.
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon by Rev. B. W, Hugg, pastor of the church. Rev. J. W. Campbell delivered the sermon. Beautiful music was furnished by a mixed quartet. The singers were Mrs. Norman Frye, Mrs. W. 0. Russell, Mr. Ben Funk and Mr. Roy Taylor. A few evenings before Mr. Custer's illness he sang while at his home several church hymns, among them "Blest Be the Tie That Binds' and this was sung at the service. The floral tributes were lovely. Pall bearers were: Messrs. Lee C. Garrett, Tom Millard, Frank Pile, A. B. Coover, Fred Ackerman and Judge Graham. Interment was in Greenwod cemetery.
He was the son of Judge J. N. and Hester Custer and was born m Marysville, Ind., January 29, 1871, and departed this life at the age of 60 years, one month and 15 days. He came to Kansas with his parents in 1876.
He was married to Mamie Furnish at independence, Kan. Dec. 25 1902, and she died at Peru August 2, 1913.
He was married to Mrs. Jane Custer at Springfield, Mo. September 26th, 1923.
He was a member of the M. E. church and a regular attendant until his health failed. His mother and father preceded him in death. He is survived by his widow, two brothers, Robert Custer of Peru; Allan Custer of Colmen, Texas, and a sister, Mrs. Lena Colley of Sedan. Also three step— children, Mrs. Jess Darnall of Oklahoma City, Roy Custer of Sedan, Fred Custer of Sidney, Neb., and a host of other relatives and friends.
MISS MARJORIE F. CUSTER
Marjorie Flo Custer, youngest daughter of Robert and Anna Custer was born August 10th, 1912, four one-half miles northeast of Peru, Kansas, where she lived until her death August 21st, 1930. She departed this life at the age of 18 years and 11 days at Mercy hospital at Independence following an operation for appendicitis.
She was a student in the Peru high school, and would have been a junior this year.
Besides one brother who preceded her in death, she leaves to mourn her departure, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Custer of Peru, Kansas; three sisters, Mrs. Matilda Taylor of Havana. Kans., Mrs. Pauline Skinner of Scott City, Kans., Mrs. Gladys Tresner of Caney, Kans. She leaves also many other relatives and friends to mourn her death. She was a girl that was loved by all who knew her. Her passing has left sorrow in the hearts of all the community, that will not soon, if ever be removed.
The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church in Sedan, Sunday afternoon at 2:30. by the Rev. Joseph B. Brown of the Christian church in Peru. Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery at Sedan.
MRS. LEOTA L. CUSTER
SEDAN - Leota L. Custer, 93, of Sedan, Kan. died Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Sedan City Hospital in Sedan.
She was born on April 22, 1913, in rural Chautauqua, Kan. to Bert and Mamie (Denison) Tresner. She attended Fowler Grade School and later attended Chautauqua High School.
On July 13, 1931,she married George Irvin Custer in Sedan, Kan. They made their home in the Chautauqua area, where she worked numerous jobs.
On March 7, 1968, her husband preceded her in death.
In 1970, she worked as a nanny for Dr. Keeney and moved to Wichita, until her retirement in 1976. Later in that same year, she returned home to rural Sedan, where she lived until moving to Pleasant Valley Manor in 2004.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sedan and a previous member of Chautauqua Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and working outside. She also enjoyed her kids, listening to music and cooking. She especially loved playing cards.
Survivors include three daughters, Thelma Boulanger, Coffeyville, Kan., Wilma Hull, rural Cherryvale, Kan., and Linda Ellis, Haysville, Kan., three sons, Bill Custer, rural Peru, Kan., John Custer, Kansas City, Mo., and Gary Wayne Custer, rural Sedan, Kan,; two brothers, Ralph Tresner, Sedan, Kan., and Roy Tresner, Niotaze, Kan.; 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, and two brothers.
Services were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at the Chautauqua Baptist Church in Chautauqua, Kan. with Pastor Steve Cross officiating.
The family has suggested memorials to the Pleasant Valley Manor and Chautauqua Baptist Church and contributions may be left with the funeral home. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
MRS. LOIS E. CUSTER
Lois E. Custer, age 83, of Chautauqua, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan.
She was born April 28, 1925 in Chelsea, Okla., to John W. and Elizabeth Katherine (Aday) Hart. She grew up and attended school in the Winganon, Okla., area until the eighth grade.
She married Robert E. Custer on June 10, 1946 in Sedan. He preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 1990. She was a housewife all of her life and enjoyed crocheting, working in her flowers, and seeing her grandchildren and many friends. She was a member of the Chautauqua Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Joyce and husband Ron Spire of Chanute, Kan.; one granddaughter, Shel and husband Brad Miner of Chanute; one grandson, Cedric and wife Shawna Spire of Talbott, Tenn.; four great-grandchildren, Skyler and Ashli Miner of Chanute, and Hayley and Austin Spire of Talbott, Tenn.; two sisters, Edith Bowman and Jean McGill, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother and three sisters.
Friends and Family may call on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan.
Church Services will be held on Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at the Chautauqua Baptist Church with Reverends Kevin Fogerty and Reverend Gerald Dyer officiating. Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Chautauqua.
The family has suggested memorials to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice or the Chautauqua Baptist Church and those remembrances may be left in care of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361.
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