CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY OBITUARIES
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MRS. GERALDINE B. ECKER

Geraldine B. Ecker, 77, went to walk with her Jesus and play in the clouds on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009.

Spirited daughter of George and Murtie, she was raised in Chautauqua County and was a Sedan High School alumnus. In her youth, she loved dancing and taking adventurous road trips through the countryside.

She eventually settled in Wichita to raise her family and retired from Boeing in 1994. In retirement, she enjoyed cashiering at the Heritage Restaurant, playing the slots, and movies, movies, movies.

She was admired and adored by her surviving family: her older sister Bernadine of Caldwell, Kan., and her children, Susan Rae of Pawhuska, Okla., and Richard, Georgia, and Taya, all of Wichita. She had numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great great-granddaughter who joined the family just last week.

A graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16. The family would like to extend immense appreciation to Hospice who assisted in her final hours with genuine compassion and knowledgeable professionalism. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to this amazing organization so that they may continue to comfort other families in their times of need.

MR. MORRILL E. EDMUNDSON - Submitted by Curtis Huffman

M. Edmundson Dies Wednesday
Morrill Edmundson, 68, who lived at Elgin and a life long resident of Kansas, died early Wednesday morning at the Veteran's hospital in Wichita. Edmundson, who had been in ill health for some time, was a retired rural mail carrier.

He was born to Homer Edmundson and Amanda Cunningham Edmundson at Home City on Nov. 29, 1894.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Don (Frankie) Schmid and Mrs. George (Amanda) Yorke, both of Wichita; one sister, Mrs. Mary Chilcoat of Caney; two bothers, Hud of Pawhuska and Ray of Seminole, Okla. As of Wednesday noon funeral services were pending to be announced by the Graves-Bair Funeral Home.

MRS. BEATRICE B. EGGEN

Beatrice Baylor (Slaughter) "Batsy" Eggen, age 95, of Sedan, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008 at the Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home in Sedan. She was born Nov. 27, 1912 in Elgin, to Alban and Minnie (Herard) Slaughter. She attended St. Mary's School in Indiana and then after moving to Elgin, graduated from Elgin High School. She married John Smith Eggen on April 11, 1934 in Howard.

She was a member of Saint Roberts Catholic Church and the Osage Indian Tribe. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Janice Eggen Reed and husband Jerry of Tulsa, Okla.; one grandson, Jay Kilbie Eggen Reed and wife Jennifer; one daughter-in-law, Jane Eggen, two granddaughters; Jennifer Eggen, and Kathy Davidson and husband Sammy; two great-granddaughters, Jordan and Kari Davidson, one great-great-grandson Kaden.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband John and her son Johnny, both in 1995.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, April 11,2008 at the St. Robert's Catholic Church in Sedan, with Father Sixtus Myint officiating. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan.

The family has suggested memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society and these remembrances may be left in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361.

MR. JOHN S. EGGEN, SR. - Submitted by Curtis Huffman

John Smith Eggen, Sr, 86, of Sedan, Kansas, died Sunday, Ocober 29, 1995 at St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

He was born July 21, 1909, in Sedan, Kansas, to Perl Fairbanks and Maude Blanche (Smith) Eggen. He was a rancher-stockman, a member of the United Methodist Church, and the Sedan Rodeo Club. He was also a life-time member of the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association and the American Quarterhorse Racing Association.

On April 11, 1934, in Howard, Kansas, he and Beatrice "Batsy" Baylor Slaughter were united in marriage. To this union two children were born. Johnny Eggen, Jr. preceded him in death in February 1995.

Survivors include his wife, Batsy of the home, one daughter, Mary Janice Reed of Tusla, Oklahoma; one sister, Louise Smith of Spokane, Washington; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 1, 1995, at 2:00 p.m., in the United Methodist Church, Sedan, Kansas. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. Rev. Kevin Baxter officiated. Graves-Baird Funeral Home, Sedan, was in charge of arrangements.

The family suggests memorials in his name to the Cancer Research Group of the Donor's choice.

MRS. PAULINE L. EDENS

CANEY - Pauline L. Edens, 89, of Caney died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville.

Pauline was born June 13, 1917 in Coffeyville to Spartan Wesley and Rachel (Shehorn) Brown. She grew up in Coffeyville and attended school in the Coffeyville School District.

On June 28, 1938, Pauline married Doyle (Dick) Edens in Coffeyville where they made their home. In 1950, the couple moved to Tyro. Dick preceded her in death in 1994.

Pauline worked for Electra, Rocka Chair and for the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the Tyro Christian Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Beverly Rollins of Bartlesville; four sons, Jim Edens, of Peru, Richard Edens of South Coffeyville, Kan., Danny Edens of Cleveland, Okla., and Ron Edens of Caney; one brother Don Brown of Wann, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 4, at the Tyro Christian Church with Pastor David Bycroft officiating. Burial followed in the Robbins Cemetery under the direction of the Parcells Family Funeral Home in Caney.

Visitation was from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3. with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. at the Parcells Family Funeral Home.

The family has suggested memorials to the Tyro Christian Church and contributions can be left at the Parcells Family Funeral Home.

MRS. IDA ELLEN EDWARDS - Submitted by Charlie Frye

Sunday, May 8th, near Grant Creek, Ellie, wife of Z. T. Edwards, of long standing trouble after months of almost helplessness. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Layton, of Harrison township, who will feel the affliction sadly. She also leaves a husband and children to mourn her early death. She was but twenty-four years of age, had grown up in this vicinity and numbered as sincere friends all who have known her.

Additional informtion also submitted by Mr. Frye
On a 5 x 7 piece of lined paper on page 108 of John and Sarah (and later Z.T.)'s bible:

May the 8th 92
Ella Edwards departed this life left a husband and too children to morn the loss All so a host of friends and relations Ella was a faiful and a loverd mother always chirful and kind to all was born in Jefferson Co. Kansas in the year 64 july 31 wher her father and mother lived untill april 1870 then emigrated to chautauqua co settled on at land land wher he has lived ever cence reared his family in the year 1881 Nov 30th Ella was mared to Z. T. Edwards by Rv McBrin and ever sense made a lovn wife always dischar hir duty to hir husban and children July the 16, 91 was thake ill and has bin lingren with diseas untill May 8 when the call came and the angels taken her home She said to mother kiss me goodby then to her children kiss me goodby then she departed.

On back of page in a different hand:
Daughter of G.W. and America Layton was born in Jefferson Kansas July the 31 1864 move to Chautauqua Co July 70 married novber the 30 1881 died may the 8 1892 left hsuban and two children father and mother brothers and sisters and friends to morn her loss

MR. HOWARD L. EDWARDS

Howard Leon Edwards, age 88, of Stockton, California passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2001 in Stockton, CA. Graveside services are to be held in Chautauqua, KS on Saturday. February 10, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Edwards was born in Chautauqua, KS on December 25, 1912. After graduating, he attended Kansas State University in Manhattan. Then he joined the Air Force in 1939 until 1945, at which time he moved to Stockton, CA and was an Electrical Mechanic for the Cadillac dealership until his retirement.

MR. KENNETH L. EDWARDS

Kenneth LaVaughn Edwards passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at his home in Elk Falls, Kansas. He was 63 years of age. Kenneth was born on March 8, 1938 near Severy, Kansas to Merrell Montgomery and Bonnie Isabel (Troutman) Edwards. He lived with his family at several locations in southeast Kansas and attended elementary school at Elk Falls, Chanute and Moline. Kenneth graduated from Elk Falls Elgin School on May 23, 1956.

On October 30, 1956, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in Okinawa and Vietnam. Kenneth married Sachiko Kuda at Naha, Okinawa on October 20, 1959 and to this union was born one son and four daughters. He served as a Gunnery Sergeant and Personnel Administrative Chief until retiring from the Marine Corps on April 30, 1976 and moving to Elk Falls. In 1980, Kenneth began working as a butcher for locker plants in Moline, Howard, Neodesha and Caney. He was proud of his work at the lockers and enjoyed the people he worked for.

Kenneth served as city councilman of Elk Falls from 1977 until 1981. In 1983, he was elected Mayor of Elk Falls and held that position until 1991 when he became city treasurer. On May 24, 1992, he was baptized into the unamended Christadeiphian Ecciesia faith at Osage Hills Park, Oklahoma and was a member of the Longton Christadeiphian Ecciesia.

He is survived by his wife, Sachiko; his son, Daniel of Fall River; his daughters, Barbara Cannon and Sherile Folk, both of Longton, Sandra Tuck of Elk Falls and Loretta Arnold of Yates Center; his brothers, Steve Edwards of Elk Falls and Ronnie Edwards of Longton; his sisters, Kay Claytor, Jo Vestal and Lotus McDow, all of Longton, Ginger Cooley and Ginny Mechtley, both of Elk Falls and Robbie Hanks of Howard; 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. His parents and two sisters, Marty Edwards and Patty Marrs preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2001 at the Elk Valley School Gymnasium in Longton with Brother Mike Jones and Brother Arlen Slavens officiating. Bennie Holtsclaw sang "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace". The pallbearers were Timothy Cooley, Jason Edwards, Richard Hanks, Bud Kill, Ricky Kill and Mack Kill. The honorary pallbearers were Robert Arnold, Randall Cannon, Austin Edwards, Matthew Edwards, Ryan Edwards, Michael Folk, Samuel Folk, Tony Tuck and Aaron Wolff.

Interment was held in the Elk Falls Cemetery at Elk Falls, Kansas. A memorial has been established with the Longton Christadeiphian Ecclesia.

Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.

MR. ZACHARY T. EDWARDS - Submitted by Charlie Frye

Zachary Taylor Edwards, aged 85 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James W. Berry, 117 West Third Avenue, shortly after 10 o'clock this morning. He had been in ill health for the past year.

The aged El Doradoan was a Civil War veteran and had resided in El Dorado for 14 years, coming here from Hewins, where he owned a farm on which he had lived for 45 years.

Mr. Edwards was born in October 28, 1848 at Jonesboro, Tenn., and at the age of 15 years enlisted in the Third North Carolina Mounted Infantry, Company A, of the Union Army. The veteran had many interesting experiences in the Civil War to relate. He enllisted at Knoxville, Tenn., on April 5, 1863, and was mustered out on August 8, 1865, after nearly two and a half years of service.

Mr. Edwards came to Kansas about 60 years ago and since that time had made numerous friends. His personality was such that he made friendships easily and scores of persons, bother here and at Hewins, mourn his death. The El Doradoan had been a farmer all his life until retirement.

Mr. Edwards was married to Miss Ida Ellen Layton, at Sedan, on November 30, 1881. He was a member of the Christian Church, at Sedan, and also a member of the Masonic Lodge and of the Odd Fellows.

Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Berry, a niece, Mrs. G.H. Faulkner, of El Dorado; seven grand children, Mode T. Johnson and Mrs. Dewey Harsh, both of El Dorado, and Lenorebelle, Johnnie, Wayne, Link and Carson Edwards, all of Pawhuska, Okla., and one great-grandson, ____.

Funeral arrangements will be announced through the Bird Funeral Home.

Zachary Taylor Edwards who lives with his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Berry, at 118 West Third Avenue, has had a thrilling life in 82 years, which may be why he looks so much younger than his age.

When he was 16 he lived in Jonesboro, Tenn. His five brothers enlisted in the Northern Army for the Civil War, so Mr. Edwards enlisted too, on April 5, 1863, in the Third North Carolina Mounted Infantry, Company A., and served until August 5, 1865. Of that experience he remembers most poignantly engagements at Red Banks and Broylesville, Tenn., and Big Riney, Carolina.

Thirty years ago Mr. Edwards learned that he was one of the famous "Edwards heirs." His great grandfather's son, owned the land, so the story goes on which are Madison Square, Trinity Church, and Wall Street, in New York City, property valued at 77 billion dollars. He leased it for 99 years. During the 99 years the property rights became entangled to such an extent that "Edwards heirs" from all over the United States (many named Edwards who had no claim on the property claiming it anyhow) worked for 30 years to prove their lineage. After anticipating an immense fortune for 30 years, the "heirs" read in newspapers a couple of years ago that the case had been thrown out of court.

Sedan Times-Star - February 12, 2003

MRS. S. KATHRYN EISENSCHMIDT

S. Kathryn “Kathy” Eisenschmidt died Friday, Feb. 7, 2003.

She was born July 29, 1935 near Nowata, Okla., to Charles F. and Sarah (Jansen) Hill. From birth, she was raised and later adopted by an aunt, Alta M. Shipley and husband, Emmett, of Sedan, Kan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Jack C. Eisenschmidt, infant brother, Charles F. Hill and sisters, Irene Berry and Leta L. Price.

Survivors include sister, Doris F. Kessler and husband, Don, Shreveport, La., stepdaughter, Gayle Casey and husband, Walter, brother-in-law and devoted friend, Paul L. Price, and his son, Doug, Wichita, Kan., nephews, Daniel Berry and wife, Lena, Clayton Berry and wife, Marlene, Rusty Berry and wife, Pam, Dr. Michael L. Kessler and wife, Canda, niece Christine San Louis and husband, Mike, aunt Linnie Drake, uncle Benjamin Jansen and many cousins.

Her adult life was spent in Tulsa, where she retired from Shell Oil Co. after 27 years of loyal service. Kathy was an independent, outgoing, cheerful person who lived each day with enthusiasm and joy.

Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003 at Moore Memory Chapel with burial at Rose Hill Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you give to the charity of your choice in her memory.

MR. MYRON RUDOLPH ELLENWOOD - Submitted by Freida Wells

Myron Rudolph Ellenwood, was born Sept. 25, 1869 at Jefferson City, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, May 27, 1919, at the Montgomery County Hospital, Independence, Kans. age 49 years, 9 months, 2 days.

The deceased was married to Miss Florence Mears at Amorot, Bates Co. Mo. Jan. 21, 1894. To this union were born one girl, Bonnie Beatrice and three boys Theodore Ernest, Myron Leo and Perry Henry. The wife and four children are left to mourn his mother and half brother and sisters. They are Peru Ellinwood, of Peru, Oliver Ellenwood of Bellplaine, Mrs. Stella Young of Peru, Mrs. Maude Bryce of Sedan and Mrs. Olli Mayan of Kansas City, Mo.

"Shorty" as the deceased was always called, was an honest, ambitious, kind loving father, always cheerful, hard working man, a good citizen, with a smile for every one. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church conducted by Rev. J. B. Brown, pastor, burial was made in Greenwood cemetery at Sedan Thursday, May 29.

The cause of his death was the explosion at the Barco gasoline plant, where he had been a trusted employee for more than a year. A pipe struck him on the head crushing his skull.

An ambulance came from Independence and took him to the hospital where he died shortly after arriving. The community was sadly shocked by the tragic death and extend sincere sympathy to his wife, children and all other relatives.

MR. OLIVER H. ELLINWOOD - Submitted by Freida Wells

Oliver H. Ellinwood was born in Hiram, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1840. He departed this life Aug 31, 1925 in Sedan, Kansas. Age 84 years, 8 months and 24 days. On March 10, 1867 he was united to Miss Elizabeth A. Uday. To this union twins were born, Myron and Byron, Byron dying in infancy. His wife passed away soon afterwards. Myron preceded him to the grave May 27, 1919. August 18, 1878 he was united in marriage to Louise Rebecca Bond. To them six children still live and were at his bedside when the end came. He had made his home in Chautauqua county for the past thirty years, the last 15 in Peru.
He served during the Civil war from August 20, 1861 to Aug 9, 1865. He belonged to Company 14, Ohio Light Artillery. He was a loyal citizen and friend to all. Early in life he confessed Christ and has lived a very devoted Christian life. He was a member of the Christian church.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, three daughters, Mary Alice Estella Young of Peru, Luella Maude Boyce of Sedan and Olive Pauline Mahan of Chicago, Ill; two sons Oliver Paul Ellinwood of Belle Plaine, Kan,; and William Perry Ellinwood of Sedan; 17 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral service was held at the Christian church Tuesday, September 2, conducted by the pastor, G. L. Eslick. The body was laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery.

MR. THEODORE ELLINWOOD - Submitted by Freida Wells

Theodore Ellinwood Peru Resident Dies of Pneumonia
Theodore Ellinwood who had lived in the around Peru all his life, died February 9, 1948 at his home in Peru, at the age of 47 years. Ellinwood contracted pneumonia in November from which he never recovered.

He is survived by his mother Mrs. Florence Ellinwood of Peru, one brother Lee and nephew Jack of Sedan, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Peru Methodist church with the Rev. Joe Lane officiating. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.

MR. WILLIAM PERRY ELLINWOOD - Submitted byFreida Wells

Ellinwood Rites Held Tuesday

Funeral services for William Perry Ellinwood were conducted by Rev. Clarence Brooks Tuesday afternoon in the Graves-Baird chapel in Sedan. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery with full military grave side rites by members of the American Legion and World War I Barracks. Ellinwood died early Saturday at the Sedan City Hospital.
A son of Oliver H. Perry and Louise Bond Ellinwood, he was born Nov. 5, 1889 at Boycourt and came to Sedan at the age of six. He had spent his entire life in Kansas with the exception of service with the armed forces during World War I. He had been custodian of the Sedan grade school for 30 years and more recently custodian at the First National Bank.
He and Lizena Gorrell were married at Independence on Jan. 30, 1918. He was a member of the Christian church, Doy Moore Post of the American Legion and World War I Barracks in Sedan.
Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Seidner of Sedan, and Mary Etta Jones of Neosho, Mo.; one son Howard of Wichita; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

MRS. ANNA ELLIOTT - Submitted by Charles Pritchard

Mrs. Anna Elliott Dead:
Mrs. Anna Elliott 85, a Chautauqua County pioneer lady departed this life at her home in Caney Thursday, December 24. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Saturday afternoon at Leeds, with the Rev. Winter Green, pastor of the Cedar Vale Baptist Church, officiating. Music was furnished by a quartet from Cedar Vale; Mr. and Mrs. Holyroyd, Mrs. Aley and Mr. Pierce, who sang "In the Garden" and "Does Jesus Care".

Casket bearers were the sons of the deceased. Burial was in Round Mound Cemetery.

Anna Elliott was born March 22, 1851, at Siloam Springs, Arkansas, where she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to Joseph Elliott. March 18. 1869. In April 1871. the Elliott's came to Kansas as pioneers, homesteading the land that was to be their home for fifty-six years. At first they lived in a wagon box until lumber could be brought from Elgin, Kansas, and a house built where they lived until September 20. 1927, when the husband, Joseph Elliott, passed away.

At this time Anna Elliott moved to Caney, Kansas, where she had since made her home with her daughter, Mary M. Elliott. She was a devout and sincere Christian and an active member of the Philadelphia Baptist church of Leeds. Kansas. She was a faithful wife and a kind and loving mother.

She leaves to mourn her going the following children: E. A. Elliott, Mary M. Elliott, Joseph E. Elliott, Maud A. Ferguson all of Caney. Kansas: Tessa H. Bever of Independence, Kansas: James A. Elliott of Wauneta, Kansas; Harbin Elliott of Wichita. Kansas; and Clarence E. Elliott of Kansas City, Kansas. Besides this she leaves many grandchildren and a host of loving friends.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Anna Elliott, who died March 3, 1889, and Ida Kirby, who died January 15, 1925.

Her favorite passage of Scripture was John 3-16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have ever lasting life."

Her thought of life is summed up in the following from Van Dyke: "Be Strong — It matters not how deep intrenched the wrong, how hard the battle goes, the day how long, fight on, tomorrow comes the song." "The song - We are not here to dream, to play, to drift, we have hard work to do and loads to lift, shun not the struggle, face it, it's God's Gift."

MISS BEATRICE ELLIOTT - Submitted by Charles Pritchard

Beatrice Elliott, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ellliott, was born in Cowley county, Kansas, Dec. 26, 1907, and died at the family residence near Leeds, Sunday, Oct 28, 1917, aged 9 years, 10 months and 2 days.

Her life, though short, is an influence for good that will not be forgotten by her many relatives and friends. Although a sufferer for many years from nephritis, she bore her affliction with patience and in her last hours asked them not to cry.

The funeral was held Monday, Oct. 29th. After a short song and prayer service at the residence, the relatives and friends gathered at the Belknap church where Judge Ross conducted the funeral service. Taking as his text Luke 18:16 "For of such is the kingdom of heaven," he said we were dealing in facts as to where the soul of this little, one had gone, and his remarks were to the living, pointing out the necessity of being ready at any time. The Belknap choir sang some beautiful hymns.

Interment was made in the Belknap cemetery. There are left to mourn a father, mother, one sister, two brothers and a host of relatives and friends. The little white casket and the beautiful white flowers were in keeping with the soul that had gone to rest.

Charolette taught school in the rural schools of Chautauqua County, Shiloh, Ross City and Rexford, Kan. and Corcoron, Calif. She moved back to rural Wauneta in 1968, later moving to Caney, Kan.

She was a member of the teachers organizations, Round Mound, EHU. She was a member of Belknap Methodist Church and Wauneta United Methodist Church and the Caney United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her sister, Irene Pritchard Oakes of Arcadia, Calif., a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Imo Gene Harriett Carter in 2001, Freda Gayle Terrill and Beatrice Elliott, brothers, Dallas Wayne Elliott and Ralph Elliott.

Services were held Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Wheeler Funeral Home in Cedar Vale. Interment was held in the Belknap Cemetery.

A memorial has been establishd with the Cedar Vale High School for a scholarship in her name. Donations may be sent to the school or Wheeler Funeral Home in Cedar Vale, Kan. 67024.

MR. JAMES A. ELLIOTT - Submitted by Charles Pritchard

James Arron Elliott passed away March 26 in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jack Carter in Tulsa, Okla. He was born April 14, 1881 at Waunetta, Kans. His address was Rural Cedar Vale, Kans.

He is survived by one son, Wayne of the home and four daughters: Charlotte Elliott of the home; Freda Terrill, Glendale, Calif; Imo Jean Carter, Tulsa, Okla; and Irene Pritchard, Pasadena, Calif, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death.

Services will be held Friday, March 30, 1973 at 2:00 p.m. in the Watt Funeral Home. Burial will be at Belknap Cemetary. Friends of the family will be welcome to call after 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at Verna Coble's home at 114 W. 5th, Moline

MR. JOSEPH ELLIOTT - Submitted by Charles Pritchard

Joseph Elliott was born March 14, 1844, in Durham county, Engliand[sic]. He came to America in 1856 to make his home in Ohio. In 1867 he moved to Newton county. Missouri. He was united in marriage to Anne Ellis in, 186i>. To this union were born ten children, five boys and five girls.

In April, 1871, they came to Kansas settling in the locality at that time, known as Howard county. They homesteaded the land which was to, remaiin their home for 56 years. They made their home in a wagon box, living there until lumber could be hauled from Elgin and a house built.

Mr. Elliott was employed for a number of years as manager of the Leeds coal mines. Later he became known all over the country for his ability to breed Aberdine Angus cattle. In 1917 Mr. Elliott retired, renting the farm land to his son Jim and making his home in a new house built on a section of the farm land.

Mr. Elliott died in the Moline hospital Sept. 20, 1927, at the age of 83 years, six months.

He was an active member of the Philadelphia Baptist church at the time of his death.

Funeral services were conducted at the Leeds church. Rev. Lee of Sedan officated.

Those who servive Mr. Elliott are his wife, Anna Elliott, three daughters, Maude Ferguson, Mary Elliott, Tessa Beaver, five sons, Joseph, Edward, James, Clarence and Harbin, and 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

MR. LAWRENCE E. "GENE" ELLIOTT

Lawrence E. “Gene’> Elliott, 76, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006.

A rosary service was held Friday, May 26 and funeral mass was held Saturday, May 27, both in the All Saints Catholic Church officiated by Dr. Dwight J. Birkett.

Elliott served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951-53. He retired in 1991 as a transport driver with Interstate Brands Bakeries (Dolly Madison). He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, VFW and American Legion. He was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

Elliott was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Elliott and Ferne Godfrey, and brother Ray Elliott.

He is survived by his wife Dorothylee Elliott of Wichita; Sons and daughters-in-law, Shawn and Marie Elliott and Chris and Sandy Elliott of Wichita; daughter Diann Elliott of Wichita; daughter and son-in-law Linda and Rick Chrisman of Sedan; and grandchildren Patrick, Anne, Catherine, Chrysa, John, Sarah, Katie, Nellie, Thomas and Mary Jane Elliott, Megan, Shane, Adam, Heather, Jacob and Zachary Chrisman.

Downing and Lahey of Wichita handled funeral arrangements. Music was provided by organist Phyllis Fuhr and vocalists Sandy Elliott, Curt Smith, Wells Smith and Merry January.

Casket bearers were Shawn and Chris Elliott, Rick, Shane and Adam Chrisman, and Bill January. Servers were Sarah Elliott, Heather and Jacob Chrisman. Interment was in the Calvary Cemetery at Wichita.

MISS MARY M. ELLIOTT - Submitted by Charles Pritchard

Miss Mary M. Elliott, 80 passed away at 7:15 a.m. Sunday in the home of her sister, Mrs. Maud Tomlinson, 104 East Third. She had been in failing health for a year and her condition became serious two weeks ago.

Miss Elliott was a retired school teacher. She taught the second grade in Caney schools for 25 of the 34 years she was engaged in the teaching profession.

She was a member of the East Side Baptist church, having been baptized at the age of 16. It was recalled today that it was necessary to break the ice in the river at the time of her baptism.

As a teacher she came in direct contact with many Caney families though the years and she was beloved for her patience, kindness and efficiency in handling and instructing young children.

She was a daughter of Anna and Joseph Elliott and was born Aug. 4, 1877 at Leeds, Kan. She came to Caney in 1914. She was a graduate of Emporia State Teacher College.

Surviving relatives include two sisters and four brothers. They are Mrs. Maude Tomlinson and J. F. Elliott, Caney; Mrs. J. D. Bever, Independence; Harbin Elliott, Winfield; J. A. Elliott, Wauneta, and C. E. Elliott, Kansas City, Kan.

A brother, E. A. Elliott, died Jan. 12, 1946 and two sisters, Mrs. Ida Kirby and Ann Elliott, preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be help at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Graves Memorial Chapel, Rev. Otis Beaty, pastor of the East Side Baptist church will officiate. Interment will be in Round Mound cemetery near Wauneta.

MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR MARY ELLIOTT
Memorial services for Mary Elliott, a former Caney teacher for many years were conducted at 10 a.m. yesterday in the Graves Memorial Chapel. Rev. Otis Beaty pastor of the Eastside Baptist church officiated.

He used for his scripture reading Psalms, 23 and John 14: 1-6. His topic; "Precious in the Sight of the Lord. Is the Death of His Saints."

Mrs. Earl W. Taylor and Mrs. Dean Bush sang "Asleep in Jesus" and "Beyond the Sunset." They were accompanied at the organ by Mrs. D. R. Redding.

Nephews of the deceased were casketbearers. They included Arthur E. Kirby, D. Wayne Elliott, Bueford Hoke, Marvin E. Sawyer, Rupert Wakeland, L. B. Jenkins and E. E. Morris.

Interment was in Round Mound cemetery near Wauneta, Kan.

Out-of-town relatives and friends attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Elliott, Kansas City, Kan; Mrs. Tessa Bever and Mrs. Joe French, Independence; J. A. Elliott and D. Wayne Elliott, Wauneta; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kirby, Wichita; Mrs. Bretta O. ???, Mrs. Ethel B. Needham, Baldwin Park, Calif., and Mrs. Amos Bray, Coffeyville.

Those attending the graveside services were Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Alison, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hobart and Roy Roach, Grenola; Mrs. Earl Kelly, Mrs. Earl West, Mrs. Harry McGlasson and L. T. Casebolt, Cedar Vale; Mr. and Mrs. David Brundridge, John Brundridge, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Myers and Mrs. Lee Fostger, Wauneta.

MRS. NELLIE MARIE ELLIOTT

Nellie Marie Elliott passed away Saturday, October 14, 2000, at Howard twilight Manor Nursing Home in Howard, Kansas, where she had resided for the past two years. She was 83 years of age and a long time resident of Sedan and Peru, Kansas. Nellie was born on December 7, 1916 at Sedan, Kansas to Frank and Barbara Chrisman, where she graduated from Sedan High School.
She married Ervin Elliott at Sedan, Kansas and to this union was born a son, Donald Ray Elliott, and a daughter, Barbara Delozier.
Nellie worked at the Peru School Cafeteria and was Postmaster of Peru before retiring. Nellie was a former member of the Rebecca Lodge and was active in 4-H in her younger years.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Delozier, of Houston, TX, grandchildren, Terry Blackburn of Tulsa, OK and Joan Kane of Bartlesville, OK and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin, son, Donald Ray and her parents.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2000, at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, KS with Rev. Robin Haines officiating.
The funeral arrangements were made with Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.

MRS. OLLIE M. ELLIOTT - Submitted by Charles Pritchard

Ollie Mae Burdette, the daughter of Morgan and Harriet Burdette, was born Dec. 29, 1885, at Tingley, Iowa and departed this life Mar. 7, 1951, at her home in Sedan, Kans.

During her early childhood, her parents moved to the Leeds, Kans. community where she lived most of her life.

Nov. 17, 1902, she was united in marriage to James A. Elliott. To this union was born seven children. A son and daughter, Beatrice and Ralph, preceded her in death, the son exactly 25 years to the day. She is survived by her husband, James A. Elliott; four daughters, Charolette Elliott. Isabel, Kans., Freda Terrill, Los Angeles, Calif.; Imo Jean Carter, Kansas City, Mo., Irene Pritchard, Kansas City, Kans-, and a son, Wayne Elliott, Wauneta, Kans.

She was a faithful wife, kind and loving mother.

Also surviving are four grandchildren, three brothers, Hollie, Ottie and Silas Burdette; one half-sister, Maggie O'Gara; one half-brother, Frazier Burdette, many nieces and nephews, also a host of friends.

She was a member of the Bethel Chapel Methodist Church, a devout and sincere Christian.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 Mar. 11, 1951 at the Methodist Church in Sedan, Kans. with the Rev. Earl A. Perry officiating. Burial at the Belknap cemetery.

A trio from Sedan, Mr. Lyle Sallee, Mr. Lee Garrett, Jr., and Mr. Wilmer Stephenson, accompanied by Mrs. R. O. Robbins sang two numbers, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Going Home". Also, a solo, "My God and I" was sung by Miss Connie Carter, accompanied by Ramona Tucker.

Casket Bearers were Alfred Burdette, Sam Burdette, Burford Hoke, Arthur Cain, Ellis Bever and Myron Burdette.

She Is Just Away
I cannot say, and I will not say That she is dead.—She is just away!
With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand,
She has wandered into an unknown land.
And left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be, Since she lingers there.
So think of her faring on, as dear
In the love of There as the love of Here;
Think of her still as the same, I say,

She is not dead—she is just away.

MRS. PEARL F. ELLIOTT - Submitted by Charles Pritchard

Pearl Faye Elliott, 1301 E. 11th,. died yesterday at 12:30 p.m. at the William Newton Memorial Hospital.

She was born Oct. 20, 1899, Chautauqua County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harbin Elliott. With her parents she operated a general store in Leeds, Kan., for many years and then moved with her family to Augusta where they operated a grocery store. The family moved to Winfield approximately 20 years ago.

Survivors include her father of the home and several cousins.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 at the Baptist Church in Cedar Vale with the Rev. Don Harper officiating. Interment, will be in the Round Mound Cemetery, northeast of Cedar Vale. Swisher-Taylor Funeral Home has charge.

PEARL ELLIOTT DIES
We regret to hear of the death of Pearl Elliott, at Winfield. Miss Elliott was a niece of J. E. Elliott.

Burial was in Round Mound cemetery, Saturday beside her mother, Mrs. Harbin Elliott.

On May 12, 1931, the day she graduated from high school, Elva married Philip A. Elsheimer at Grenola, Kansas. Elva was a loving wife and mother, and dedicated her life to making a home for her family in the Grenola community. After the death of her husband on July 4, 1986, she moved to Pampa, Texas to be near her children.

Elva was a member of the Grenola Christian Church and attended Calvary Assembly of God in Pampa, Texas.

She is survived by her daughters, Eleanor Mercer and her husband Bill of Amarillo, Texas and Phyllis Harden and her husband Gale of Pampa, Texas; her son, Philip Elsheimer and his wife Phyllis of Pampa, Texas; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and two grandsons, Glen Mercer and Randall Harden.

Funeral services were held at 10:00a.m. Friday, June 14, 2002 at the Grenola Christian Church in Grenola, Kansas with Rev. Bill Sparks of Union Church in Spearman, Texas and Pastor Wallace Wartick officiating. Philip Elsheimer sang "Unto The Hills” and “Beulah Land”. The casket bearers were members of her family. Interment was held in Greenlawn Cemetery at Grenola. A memorial has been established with Grenola Christian Church. Contributions may he left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.

MRS. RUTH I. ELSHEIMER

SEDAN, Kan. - Ruth Inzie Elsheimer passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004 at the Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan, Kan. She was 88 years of age and a former resident of Grenola. Ruth was born on Jan. 12, 1916 at East Providence. RI to Robert Burton and Inzie Vaughn (Rathbun) McLeod. She grew to womanhood in Cranston, RI and graduated from Cranston High School in 1935. Ruth later attended two years at Edwards Secretarial School and three years at the Rhode Island School of Design.

On May 29, 1948, she married Dean Newton Elsheimer at Warwick, RI. Ruth and Dean made their home in Warwick until they retired and moved to Grenola, Kan. in December of 1978. Dean preceded her in death on June 17, 1995.

Ruth was a longtime member of the Providence Handicraft Club in Rhode Island. She was a member of the Elk County Extension Home Unit and the Grenola United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her sister, Charlotte Stone, Latham, NY; four nieces, Cynthia Alair and Marjorie Barrows, both of Latham, NY, Charlotte Aiken, Massena, NY and June Kiper, Tulsa, Okla. and a brother-in-law, Clifford Elsheimer, Tulsa, Okla. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and two brothers.

Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, at the Grenola United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Loftin officiating. Private interment was held at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola.

A memorial has been established with the Pleasant Valley Manor at Sedan, Kan. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.

MRS. DAPHNE L. EMERT

Daphne L. {Moreland} Emert, 49, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 18, 2011, after a prolonged battle with multiple sclerosis.

She.was united in marriage to Rick Emert on October 12, 1979.

Survivors include husband, Rick of Kaw City. Okla.; daughter Mary in California; sou Bill in Colorado; four grandchildren; parents Irwin and Marlene Moreland of Eureka; brothers Leroy and wife Joyce Moreland of Sedan. Robert Moreland of Lima, Ohio, and Eddie Moreland of Park City, Kan.; sisters Thcressa Tye of Douglas, Kan., and Pamela and husband Randy Edwards of Wichita.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2011 at 1 p.m., at Oak Grove Baptist Church .in Kaw City. Okla. with Rev. Bill Emert officiating. Arrangements by Amy Stittsworth Funeral Service and Cremation Directors. www.stittsworthfuneralservices.com.