MR. JOHN W. BACUS
John Wesley Bacus, 82, at Grenola, died Friday, March 15, 1991, at Elk Manor Nursing Home, Moline, Kansas. He was born October 8, 1908, in Howard, Kansas, to Edson Hunter and Emma Lucretia (Osborn) Bacus. He was a grain elevator operator for many years in Grenola, and a member of the Grenola United Methodist Church.
On April 23, 1939, he and Avis Aliene Wood were united in marriage. She preceded him in death on September 1, 1988.
Survivors include one brother, Elvy ‘Bill’ Bacus of Mesa, Arizona; and two sisters, Opal Makemson of Mesa, Arizona, and Laveda Hunt of Chandler, Arizona.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 20, 1991, at 1:30 p.m., in the Grenola United Methodist Church Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Grenola. Rev. LaDonna Carey officiated. Watt Funeral Home, Moline, was in charge of arrangements.
A memorial has been established in his name with the Alzhcimers Disease & Related Disorders, P0 Box 2763, Wichita, KS 67201.
Cleo D. Bainter, age 87, of Grenola, Kansas, passed away Wednesday evening, June 13, 2001, at Via Christi/St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita, KS.
Born March 4, 1914 on a farm northwest of Oxford, KS, he was the son of John and Martha Bainter. He was raised in Oxford and attended school there. As a young man, he helped his father on the family farm.
He married Mabel Fearmax and she preceded him in death. Cleo was employed with the Winfield State Hospital and Training Center in the Maintenance Department and retired in 1979.
On November 17, 1980, he was united in marriage to Alma L. Burdett in Arkansas City, KS. They made their home on a farm ten miles east of Winfield. In 1996, they moved to Grenola, KS. He resided there until April 2001 and then entered the Cedar Vale Community Hospital Long Term Care Center. He was a resident there until his death.
Cleo was a member of the Grenola Christian Church and had just been baptized on June 10, 2001. Besides being a lifelong farmer, Cleo enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, dancing and bingo.
His family includes his wife, Alma, of the home, stepson, H. L. Gilliam and wife, Colleen, Springdale, AR, stepdaughter, Deloris Sutton and husband, Joe, Sedan, KS, step grandchildren, Jason Gilliam, Cheryl Nida, Jody Sutton, Jeff Sutton, John Sutton, Dana Burgess, Dorothy Reese, Jenny Hutching and seventeen step great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Mabel, he was preceded in death by two step grandchildren, Lori Ledbetter and Curtis Norris.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 16, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Interment followed at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery north of Arkansas City; KS.
Memorials have been established in Mr. Bainters name for the Grenola Christian Church and the Cedar Vale Hospital Activity Fund. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
MR. CHARLEY BAGBY
They say Charley Bagby, an old resident of this community, who grew to manhood here was buried Friday afternoon. The funeral was held at Rule school house. The relatives have the sympathy of the friends of this community.
MR. SAMUEL S. BAIRDSubmitted by L. Morgan
Samuel Sanford Baird was born at Wyoming, Bath county, Kentucky, on February 12th, 1839, and passed away at the home of his daughter, near Howard, December 7th, 1922. aged 83 years, 10 months and 5 days.
He was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Anderson, May 4th, 1869. To this union were born two sons and three daughters. The wife and mother and two daughters, Miss Jennie H. Baird and Mrs. Lizzie Morgan, proceeded him in death. Two sons, E. C. Baird of St. Joseph. Missouri, and W. S. Baird of Hazelton, Idaho, and one daughter, Mrs. B. J. Corbin, are left to mourn the loss of father, together with grand children and other relatives and a host of friends.
Mr. Baird united with the Christian church at an early age, was always faithful in attendance until ten years ago he had a great misfortune that left him entirely blind. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity for many years. During the Civil War he served as a private in Company B, 10th Kentucky Cavalry. He had been a resident of Kansas for forty years.
Funeral services were held in the Christian church of Howard, Sunday, December 10th, at 2 o’clock, conducted by the minister, Miss Lucie M. White, assisted by Rev, S. N. Fear, the G. A. R. and Ladies Circle.
Burial was in Grace Lawn cemetery, services at the grave being conducted by the Masonic lodge.
MR. ALFRED E. BAKER
Alfred Earl Baker was born to Gertie Zollars and Allie Leban Baker on June 17, 1911 at Arlington. He married Delora Fayc Holtsclaw on June 10, 1935. To this union, five children were born. Alfreda Foote of Pasco, Wash.; James of Colton, Calif.; Bonnie Newman of Sedan; Clifford of Moline; and Delbert of Sedan. Alfred also leaves 13 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren, two sisters, Marie Vestal of Howard; and Juanita King of Wichita Falls, Texas; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death arc his parents, two brothers, Walter and Trity; and one grandson, Donald Foote.
Alfred was baptized in 1935 and spent his youth and early married years as a farmer in the Longton and Upola communities. After giving up farming, he worked at the State Soldier’s Home in Fort Dodge; DeCoursey’s Creamery and the Santa Fe Railroad in Moline.
After his early retirement, Alfred spent his remaining years doing odd jobs in the Moline Community. Alfred will be remembered for his many years and hours mowing, an activity he always enjoyed.
He enjoyed visiting and telling of his many stories of the past. He made many friends during his life including the 34 years at 704 North Main in Moline. before passing away on June 14, 1988 at the age of 76.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 18, at 11:00 a.m. at the Watt Funeral Home Chapel. Ted Davis, Pastor of the Longton Baptist Church officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Gene Williams, John Mann, Bill Wolfe, Dennis Hogan, Glenn Coble and Jim Roberts. Alice Olson provided music on the organ. Graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m. at the Longton Cemetery with Ted Davis officiating. Watt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. A memorial in Alfred’s name has been established to the Shalom organization at Moline.
MR. DAVID BAKER - Submitted by L. Morgan
Died - At the home of his son, near Crawford, Nebraska, on November 25, 1906, David Baker, aged 87 years, 5 months and 20 days.
David Baker was born June 5, 1819, at Houlton, Aroostock Co., Me. At the age of fourteen he moved with his parents to Aylmer, Ontario, Canada, at which place he was united in marriage to Rebecca Abell. Later in life he resided in Illinois, Iowa and Kansas.
On the 34th of September, 1864, he enlisted as a volunteer in the First Iowa Battery, Company of Captain Grey, and served to the end of the war, at which time he was honorably discharged. His complete record of service and a copy of his discharge may be found in Carnahan's Manuel of the Civil War. He participated in the battle of Nashville, under General Thomas; also in various other Union battles, for which service he was ranked highly as a citizen soldier.
Mr. Baker united with the Seventh-Day Adventist church about ten years ago, prior to which time he had been a trusted member of the Baptist church from early manhood.
His wife died at the home of his son Arthur less than one year ago. He leaves four daughters and one son, Arthur D. Baker, to mourn his loss.
SEDAN - Delora Fay Baker, 89, of Sedan, Kan., former longtime Moline and Longton resident, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, at the South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center in Arkansas City, Kan.
She was born Jan. 29, 1916, at Upola, Kan. northeast of Longton to Walter and Della (Edwards) Holtzclaw. She grew up in the Upola and Longton area, where she received her education.
On June 10, 1935, she married Alfred Baker at Fredonia. Following their marriage, they lived in the Longton area until moving to Moline in the 1940’s. Mr. Baker preceded her in death on June 14, 1988. After Mr. Baker’s death, she continued making her home in Moline until moving to Sedan in 1998 to make her home with her daughter.
For many years, Mrs. Baker sold Tupperware, Blair Products and was a greeting card sales representative. Later she began working at Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline. While working at Elk Manor, she became a CNA and CMA. She continued working until shortly before moving to Sedan.
She was a member of the Christadelphian Ecclesia in Longton.
Survivors include three Sons, James Baker and Clifford Baker, both of Moline, and Delbert Baker, Colorado; one daughter, Kathie Newman, Sedan; 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, Alfreda Foote in 2000, two brothers, two sisters and two grandsons.
Services were at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at the Christadelphian Ecclesia in Longton. Burial was in the Upola Cemetery northeast of Longton.
The family suggests memorials to the Christadelphian Ecclesia in Longton; contribution may be left with the funeral home. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan was in charge of arrangements.
MRS. REBECCA BAKER - Submitted by L. Morgan
Death of Mrs. Rebecca Baker
Died - About noon on Wednesday December 27, 1905, Mrs. Rebecca Baker, aged 83 years, 2 months and 28 days. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, at the residence of her son, A. D. BAker, conducted by Elder J. H. Wheller. The text was: "I have fought the good fight; I have finished the course; I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which Christ, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day and not only to me, but to all them that love His appearing." II Tim. 7-8. The remains were brought to Crawford and shipped to Moline, Kansas.
MR. CLARK A. BANTZ
Clark Albert Bantz passed away Friday, July 28, 1995 at Humboldt. He was 87 years of age, and a resident of Howard. Albert, as he was known to his friends, was born January 26, 1908 at Edina, Missouri to Clark Clinton and Evelyn Luella (Ackerman) Bantz. He attended school and grew to manhood in Missouri. As a young man, Albert moved to Elk County, Kansas with his family amid began working on their farm.
On October 15, 1933, he married Violet L. Stone at Burlington. They made their home on a farm in Elk County, and to this union were born a son, Rex and a daughter Janey. In addition to operating the farm, Albert became a road foreman for Elk County in 1952. Albeit and Violet remained on the farm until moving into Howard in 1968. He retired from his employment with Elk County in 1973, but continued working part time with the road department until the early 1980’s.
Albert was a former member of the Bunker Hill and Union Center school board, and had been active in The Kansas Farm Bureau and the Elk County Cattleman’s Association. He was a long time member of the Howard United Methodist church.
He is survived by his wife, Violet, a son Rex Bantz and his wife Liz of Howard, a daughter Janey Criger and her husband Don of Humboldt, a brother Alton Bantz of Bakersfield, CA., a sister Mary Kaufhold of Rolla, MO., five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Clinton Bantz and a grandson Martin Criger.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 am. Monday, July 31, 1995 at the Howard United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Cooper and Rev. Don Harper officiating. Mrs. Shae Watkins was the organist with Lloyd G. Zimmerman singing "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow’ and “Take My Hand, Precious Lord.” the casket bearers were J.D. Brown, Mark Criger, Chris Ellsworth, Roger French, Jerry Hubbell, and Gary McAlister. The honorary casket bearers were Arthur Allison, Mike Criger, Reece Criger, David Ellsworth, Scott McAlister, and Paul Moore. Interment was held in Grace Lawn Cemetery at Howard.
Memorials have been established with the Howard United Methodist Church and Memorials Howard Senior Center. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. REX A. BANTZ - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD-- Rex Albert Bantz, 73, of Howard, died Sunday at Galichia Heart Hospital in Wichita.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Howard United Methodist church, with Pastor Charles Cryderman officiating. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the church. Zimmerman Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Mr. Bantz was born May 13, 1934 in rural Howard, the son of Clark and Violet L. (Stone) Bantz. He graduated from Howard High School and attended Kansas State University for two years.
He married Elizabeth Lynam on July 18, 1864, in Moline, and she survives.
Mr. Bantz was a member of the Howard Methodist church, the Howard Fair Association, the Grace Lawn cemetery board, the Elk County Farm Bureau board, the SCS board and the Extension Service board. He was a charter member and club leader of the Flint Hill Boosters 4-H club.
Other survivors include two daughters, Paula McAlister, Moline, and Reann French, Tonganoxie; a sister, Janey Criger, of Humboldt; and four grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to the Elk County 4-H Scholarship Fund and they may be sent to Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.
MRS. LOUISE BANTZ
Services for Louise Bantz, 90, of Lawrence, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary with the Rev. Torn Stallworth officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Bantz died Friday, June 16, 1995, at Brandon Woods Retirement Community. She was born December 12, 1904, at Howard, the daughter of Burt and Nora Doughtery Spunaugle.
A homemaker, Mrs. Bantz had been a Lawrence residence since 1936, when she moved here from Tonganoxie.
She married Wilbur D. Bantz on June 24, 1923, at Howard. He died November 10, 1985.
She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church for several years.
Survivors include a nephew Frank Johnson of Shawnee.
The family suggests memorials to the First Southern Baptist church building fund, which may be sent in care of the mortuary.
MR. FRED C. BARACKMAN - Submitted by L. Morgan
Obituary of Fred Colfax Barackman
Fred Colfax Barackman was born near Carthage, Missouri, April 14, 1874, being the youngest of six sons of Kinnard H. and Mary Barackman.
When six weeks old, he came to Elk county, with the family, the father and eldest son having came a few months earlier and secured a farm a few miles west of Howard, and where Fred grew to manhood and continued to live until his death.
He attended the public school at Union Center, and on October 25, 1904, he was married to Miss Charity Bogue of this community, who preceded him into the Greater Life in February 1925, since which time he lived alone on the farm. He became a member of the Presbyterian church of Howard a number of years ago, following the evangelical campaign of Rev. and Mrs. Geo L. Rose. For many years he was a member of the Presbyterian choir, and his splendid tenor voice will be greatly missed, as he heartily enjoyed singing and was always ready to assist in the choir or any community chorus. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and in earlier years was a member of the Knights of Pythias.
Early Thursday morning, October 9, he passed away at his home and in the same room in which he slept the first night after his arrival in this community when a very young babe. He had been in his usual good health, and earlier in the evening had motored to Severy with the male quartette where they sang at a public concert. He was in unusually good spirits, and on his return to Howard, expressed himself as having had an enjoyable time. He was found in his bed, and it is believed he had passed away without pain or struggle. His age was 56 years, 5 months, and 15 days.
He is survived by three brothers, John P. Barackman of Moscow, Idaho; J. B. and Wm. S. of Howard, and a number of nephews and nieces. His passing is universally mourned, for he was a good citizen, a kind man, and generous neighbor, and a true loyal friend.
The foregoing obituary was read at the funeral service of Fred C. Barackman, held at 2:30, conducted by Rev. A. R. Griggs, pastor, assisted by Rev. Wm. A. Chappell of the M.E. church. The Presbyterian choir sang an anthem arrangement of "Remember Now Thy Creator in The Days of Thy Youth," "Over Just Beyond the Hilltops," and "Lead Kindly Light," Mrs. Griggs at the piano.
The pallbearers were: Frank Andrews, Carl Alexander, D. L. Mullendore, Leonard Courtright, Rex Tarwater, H. A. Gilmore and John Garrison.
The Masonic Fraternity had charge of the services at the grave. The attendence was very large, more than could get in the church. The flowers were beautiful and profuse, several exceptionally fine wreaths and special pieces among the offerings. Altogether it was a most beautiful, appropriate and impressive service.
MRS. BETTY BARBER
SEDAN — Betty Wilson Barber, 67, a former resident of Moline, died Saturday at a Houston, Texas hospital.
Services will be Wednesday at 2 pm. at the First Christian Church in Moline with the Rev. Jim Carter officiating. Interment will be in the Moline Cemetery, under direction of Graves-Baird Funeral Home of Sedan. Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association.
Mrs. Barber was born March 5, 1929, in Moline, to Orville E. and Audrey (Wolverton) Mills. She owned and operated the Tin Hat Tavern in Cleveland, Texas for 23 years.
Survivors include two sons, Steve Hilyard, Channelview, Texas, and Dennis McMlllan, Cleveland, Texas; a daughter, Kay Kirksey, Baytown, Texas; three brothers, Calvin Mills and Roger Mills, both of Moline, and Harold Mills, Wichita; two sisters, Margie Linge and Pat Custer, both of Moline; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
MASTER NOYES M. BARBER - Submitted by L. Morgan
NOYES M. BARBER
Died, at the home of his parents, Howard, Kansas, Sunday June 5th, 1904, at 8:30 a.m., Noyes M. Barber, son of Noyes and Sarah N. Barber, aged 8 years, 9 months, and 24 days.
He was a precocious child, possessing a highly developed mental organism and living and acting the part of a youth. It might be truly said of him, "he was father to the man." At school he was exceedingly bright in his studies - he did not study - he seemed already to know his lessons. He was actuated by the highest motives and was never so happy as when distributing gifts among the children of the poor; to make them happy was his constant aim, and many a little one will henceforth miss his generous hand. He had a passion for machinery and one can scarcely believe that a child of such tender years could put together or take apart very complicated machines, yet he did this; in one instance he put together a machine which his parents after repeated attempts failed to put together. He lived in the realm of the spiritual and of late has often been heard in solloquy talking of heaven and the persons in the God-head.
Last October he was stricken down with scarlet fever, followed with an attack of lagrippe during the month of January. Soon after his heart trouble was discovered which caused his death. The little sufferer bore his affliction like a hero. He seemed to know when the shadows were to come and made ready for his death by acquainting his friends of his approaching demise, telling them not to weep for him, that he was going to be with Jesus, and begged the doctor to give him temporary relief from pain. After having had a glimpse of his Savior he bade his loved ones good bye, and soon was not, for the angelic hosts had come and taken him away where Jesus is. (Poem omitted)
The funeral services were held at the home conducted by Rev. Geo. E. Tifft, assisted by Rev. Searcy. A very large number of friends of the family were present and escorted the remains to the cemetery.
MR. NOYES BARBERSubmitted by L. Morgan
Noyes Barber was born at Paris, Spark county, Ohio, July 18, 1810. After a few years his father's family moved to Marshall, Clark county, Illinois, where he grew to manhood. At the beginning of the civil war he enlisted with the 21st Illinois regulars for three months and then in the 10th Illinois Infantry. He served in several of the principal battles and followed Sherman to the sea. At the close of the war he was honorably discharged with the forces at Washington D.C. Afterwards he came to Kansas City, Missouri and went into business. While there he was married to Miss Sarah N. Adams, April 12, 1872.
He came to Kansas in 1874, locating first at Elk Falls where he engaged in the dry goods business until he was elected clerk of the court, when he came to Howard where he has lived most of the time serving in positions of trust, honored and respected by all. In their early life, Mr. and Mrs. Barber unified with the Congregational church on profession of faith and afterwards affiliated with the Howard Presbyterian church. To them were born seven children, two of who preceded him to the better land. A year ago he, with his wife, went to California to visit his married daughter and, in Los Angeles, breathed his last, April 11th, 1911 on the 39th anniversary of his wedding. He leaves a wife, five children, twelve grand children, three sisters and hosts of friends to mourn his departure.
The funeral was held in Howard at the home of Buluh Barber April 18 conducted by J. E. Deggondard, pastor of the Presbyterian church. His body was interred with military honors by the E. M. Stanton Post, G. A. R. in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MRS. ROSETTA M. BARKLEY
Rosetta Mary Barkley passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at the Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan. She was 74 years of age and a long time resident of Moline.
Rosetta was born on Dec. 8, 1932 at Chanute to Alva Ettward and Hattie Marie (Clough) Mann. She moved with her family to Oklahoma at an early age and graduated from Copan High School in 1952.
On Nov. 11, 1959, she married Albert Henry Barkley at Chanute and to this union was born two sons, Charles and Gary, and three daughters, Alberta, Jeannie and Teri. Rosetta made a home for her family and was a licensed practical nurse, in the Moline, Sedan and Cedar Vale communities throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her husband on April 25, 1967.
She was very active as a Girl Scout Leader, and was a member of Rebekah Lodge #33 and Ladonia Chapter #243 Order of the Eastern Star. Rosetta was a member of the auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Moline.
She is survived by her sons, Charles Barkley of Lubbock, Texas and Gary Barkley of Moline; her daughters, Alberta DeWitt of Moline, Jeannie Shore of Talala, Okla., and Teri Barkley of Sarcoxie, Mo.; her sisters, Helen Austin of Miami, Okla., and Kay Trottingwolf of Bartlesville, Okla.; a sister-in-law, Joyce Mann of San Antonio, Texas; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a brother, James Mann; and two sisters, Beverly Sue Mann who died in infancy and Naomi Grogg.
Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 24, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of Moline with Pastor Tim Adams officiating. Sharon and Kenny Hughes provided organ and piano music with Kay and Edwin Trottingwolf singing “Amazing Grace” and “In The Garden.”
Cremation has taken place. Private inurnment will be held at the Moline Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the First Baptist Church of Moline. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. MERREL R. BARKUS
BRAMAN, Okla., — Merrel Ray Barkus, 58, concrete construction foreman, of Braman, Okla., formerly of Winfield, died Aug. 20, 1995. at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City, Okla.
Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Geuda Springs Cemetery. Friends may call at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield until 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Barkus was born Aug. 24, 1936. in Eureka, the son of Argyle and Ollie (Smading) Barkus. He attended Eureka schools and graduated from Eureka High School.
He married Joyce Christine Mill Nov. 9, 1957, in Euless, Texas. They lived in Euless five years before moving to Winfield in the early 1960s.
A concrete construction foreman for Kane & Bill’s Construction Co. for many years, he had resided in Ponca City for the last two years.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Barkus, Winfield, a son, Boyd Ray Barkus, Winfield; four daughters, Jory Gildhouse, Eufaula, Okla., Jody Logsdon, Perryton, Texas, Leslie Johns, Braman, Okla., and Rebecca Barkus, Topeka; a brother, Don Barkus, Howard; and eight grandchildren.
The family suggests that memorials in Mr. Barkus’ name may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
MRS. AGNES M. BARNABY
INDEPENDENCE - - Agnes Mae Barnaby, 88, of Independence, former longtime resident of Longton, died Dec. 22, 1996, at Mercy Hospital in Independence.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Longton United Methodist Church. The Rev, Gerald Manley will officiate. Burial will be in Longton Cemetery.
Memorials have been established with the Longton United Methodist Church and Longton Senior Center. Contributions can be made through Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
Barnaby was born April 25, 1908, at El Dorado, a daughter of George Erby and Mamie Edna (McLam) Weber. When she was a child, the family moved to Piedmont where she graduated from Piedmont High School in 1927. In 1938 she graduated from Pittshurg State University, and in 1962 she earned her master's degree, also from Pittsburg.
On Nov. 26, 1941, she married Glenn Arthur Barnaby in Longton where they lived most of their lives.
Barnaby began teaching in 1928 in rural schools in the Elk County area. She taught school in Howard from 1957 until her retirement in 1972.
She had recently entered Meadowbrook Lodge in Independence.
Barnaby was a member of Kappa Kappa Iota and the Retired Teachers Association. She was active in the Longton Senior Citizens, Helping Hand Club and Longton Library Association, and she attended Longton United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Glenn Barnaby, Longton; two sons, Art Barnaby, Manhattan, and Richard Barnaby, Valley Center; a daughter, Elizabeth Labhart, San Jose, Calif.; a brother, Raymond Weber, Independence; a sister, Margaret Duckworth, St. Louis; and five grandchildren.
Mr. James Edward “Jim” Barnaby, age 91, a Barnsdall, Okla. resident since 1978, died at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, at the family residence in Barnsdall.
Funeral services for Mr. Barnaby were held at the grave site at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the Barnsdall Ethel Reese Cemetery. Rev. Edgar Beaver of the Barnsdall Free Will Baptist Church officiated. Committal prayers and interment was directed by the Arnold Moore Barnsdall Funeral Home.
A native of Kansas, Jim Barnaby was born at Howard, Kan. in Elk County on July 27, 1910. He was the son of Sam O. and Jessie (Draper) Barnaby. Jim attended school at Bunker Hill, High Hill, Howard High School and Longton High School. Following his education, Mr. Barnaby worked with his father farming the family farm. In 1938, he married Doris Eva McDonald. He continued his farming interest in Howard until his retirement in 1972. On June 4 1978, he and Georgia Bell Patton were united in marriage and they made their home in Barnsdall living in retirement.
Jim was a member of the Barnsdall Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Georgia, of the home, five sons, Roland L. and his wife, Lorna, Max and his wife, Linda, Wichita, Kan., Steve E. and his wife, Frankie, Eureka, Kan., Dale Barnaby, Dunlap, Tenn., and Les W. and his wife, Lisa, Caryville, Tenn., two daughters, Ms. Geneva Lynn Barnaby, Dunlap, Tenn. and Mrs. Dan (Edith Waneta) Arnold, Crossville, Tenn., a brother, Glen Barnaby, Longton, Kan., a sister, Mrs. Jimmy (Mildred) Bryan, Independence, Kan., 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and the mother of his children, Doris E. Barnaby, Pikeville, Tenn.
MRS. MARIE R. BARNER
MOL1NE -— Marie Reeves Barner, 81, homemaker, of Moline, died June 7, 1995, at the Elk Manor Nursing home in Moline.
Services will he 11 a.m. Monday at the Moline United Methodist Church. The Rev. Larry Bowyer will officiate. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Belle Plaine Cemetery.
Memorials have been established with the Moline Friendship Meals, the Moline United Methodist Church and the Belle Plaine United Methodist Church.
Contributions may be left with Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard, which has charge of arrangements.
Barner was born Jan. 23, 1914, in Derby, the daughter of James Allen and Mary Elizabeth (Buckles) Reeves. She was raised in Udall and graduated from Udall High School in 1932.
She married Charles Merle Barner June 4, 1934, in Newkirk, Okla. They owned and operated a farm outside Belle Plaine until moving to a farm near Moline in 1973.
She was a member of the Belle Plaine United Methodist Church where she had served as president of the Women’s Society of Christian Service and as a lay delegate to the annual conference. She was a member of Rehekah Lodge 725 in Belle Plaine, and she was a Past Noble Grand. She also worked as a Cub Scout and 4-H leader.
Survivors include her husband, Merle Barner, Moline; three sons, Eldon Barner, Oklahoma City, Okla., Melvin Barner, Belle Plaine, and Terry Barner, Moline; two daughters, Saundra Stanley, Emporia and Merlene Barner, Hygiene, Colo.; 14 grandchildren md 13 great—grandchildren.
MR. ARTHUR M. BARNES
Arthur Maynard Barnes age 92, son of Arthur Clay and Ava Rogers Barnes died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006 at Fort Dodge Soldiers Home in Dodge City, Kan.
Maynard was born and raised in Elk County and graduated from Howard High School in 1933. He attended Fort Scott College and was a Merchant Marine. He and his wife Darlene farmed for many years in Elk County. He retired from the Allen Canning Company in Alma, Arkansas. He was a member of the Alma Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Darlene, four brothers, George, Glenn, Gene and Roger. Two sisters Alice Barnes Encell and Gertrude Barnes Taylor. Survivors include a sister Lucy Barnes McAlister of Hutchinson, Kan. and a sister-in-law Mary Barnes of Howard, Kans. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 at the Alma Cemetery in Alma.
MOLINE, Kan. - Metta Elizabeth Barnes passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at the Riverview Manor in Oxford, Kan. She was 85 years of age and a former resident of Moline, Kan. Metta was born on Jan. 26, 1920 to Charles Edward and Ruth Mae (Sheel) Durbin, on the Rumpus Ridge farm northwest of Moline, Kan. She was the oldest of five children. Metta attended Star Country School and graduated from Moline High School in the class of 1938.
On Sept. 12, 1938, Metta was united in marriage to Joseph Francis Larkin at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Moline and to this union were born three children, William, Ruth Ann and Alice. On Sept. 30, 1949, she was united in marriage to Eddie Lee Barnes at the Moline United Methodist Church. Eddie preceded her in death on June 27, 1991.
Metta enjoyed being a homemaker and through the years worked in the banking industry and restaurant business. Metta was also a talented seamstress and quilter and her family will always treasure the handmade quilts she has gifted to them during the years. She very much enjoyed traveling and did so when the opportunity arose.
She was proud of being a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary and served as president and third district officer for them. She was baptized in the Moline Methodist Church and until the time of her illness was an active member and volunteered for many church functions including bazaars, pride dinners and quilting groups.
In 1992, she suffered a massive stroke forcing her to sell her home in Moline and move into an assisted living community in Winfield, Kan., allowing her to be closer to family. In 1997, she suffered additional strokes from which she was unable to recover and spent the remainder of her years at Riverview Manor in Oxford, Kan.
She is survived by her son, William Larkin and his wife Marlene, Winfield; her daughters, Ruth Ann Boggs and her husband Gene, Benton, Ark. and Alice Colwell and her husband Sheryl, Wichita; her brother, Emera Mahion “Stub” Durbin, Moline; her sister, Alice Frazier, Tempe, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie, her parents, a brother, Frank Edward Durbin and a sister, Aline Laura Durbin.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2005, at the Moline United Methodist Church, with Rev. Gary Parsons officiating. Interment was held at the Moline Cemetery.
Memorials have been established with the Moline United Methodist Church and Riverview Manor at Oxford. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements are with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. CATHERINE BARRIER - Submitted by Glenn Barrier
Catherine Barrier, 84, of El Dorado, formerly of Eureka, died Saturday, April 11, 1998, at the Beverly Health Care Center.
She was born June 19, 1913, on the family farm near Severy, the daughter of Robert P. and Mable (Eddy) Simmons. She attended the Upper Paw Paw Grade School and was a graduate of Severy Rural High School in the class of 1931.
On October 16, 1931, she was united in marriage to Clinton Oscar Barrier in Eureka. They made their home in Eureka, where she was a homemaker and worked as a sales clerk for Zenishek's Department Store for 16 years and DeVoe's Fashion for seven years.
Barrier was a member of the Christian and Congregational Church of Eureka and held membership in the Golden Age Club, Queen Bess Chapter NO. 56, Order of Eastern Star, a life member of V. F. W. Post 2712 Ladies Auxiliary and the Eureka Rebekah Lodge for over 50 years. She was a longtime volunteer for the Red Cross and the Greenwood County Hospital Auxiliary.
Her husband preceded her in death on January 7, 1987. She moved to El Dorado in 1996 to be near her family.
Survivors include two sons Carl Barrier and Glenn Barrier, both of El Dorado; two daughters Evelyn Joan Walford of Springfield, MO., and Sharon Kay Woods of El Dorado; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two sons, Harold Dean Barrier and Elwin Earl Barrier, three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were held April 14 at the Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home in Eureka with Rev. Stan Seymour, Pastor of the First Christian Church of El Dorado officiating. Interment followed in the Barrier Cemetery northwest of Eureka.
A memorial has been established in her name with V. F. W. Post 2712 Ladies Auxiliary. Contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home.
MR. ALBERT W. BARTLETT - Submitted by L. Morgan
Albert W. Bartlett died suddenly Sunday morning at the home of his son, George Bartlett in Howard, age nearly 82 years. He is survived by his widow and two children, George Bartlett of Howard, and Mrs. W. L. Stallings of Forest City, North Carolina.
Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett had made their home in Howard for several years with their son and wife and during their stay here have made many friends with our people. Mr. Bartlett's death was very unexpected and he passed quietly away in the presence of his family. He had been ailing for several days but it was believed he was much improved.
Funeral services will be held from the Moon Chapel this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. V. L. Trail of the Howard Baptist church. Burial will be in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard.
The Howard business houses will be closed during the funeral services.
MRS. NELLIE S. BATESON
Nellie Sexton Bateson was born January 4, 1890, near Busby, Kansas, to William Jackson Sexton and Barbara Virginia Sexton. She was one of five chi ildren. One sister preceded her in death.
When she was ten years old she moved with her family four miles west of Fall River where she resided until the time of her marriage. She joined the Congregational church at an early age.
February 22, 1914. she was married to Lloyd Bateson and moved to the Bateson homestead in the Pleasant Plain community, where she lived the remainder of her life. To this in union were born three children.
Nellie was a loyal member of Severy Chapter No. 258 Order of the Eastern Star and of the Severy Rebekah Lodge No. 369. She was also active in the Pleasant Plain HDU for many years. She was interested in all phases of community life and was a director of the high school board for many years. She departed this life January 24, 1960 at Wesley hospital in Wichita.
MRS. ANNA L. BAUDER
Anna Liebau Bauder was born six miles north of Grenola. Kansas on a farm Feb. 17, 1879 and died Nov. 26, 1975 at the age of 96 years, 10 months, 26 days, at the Howard Twilight Manor where she had been a resident since July 4, 1968.
Anna was the second oldest daughter of John and Minnie Liebau. She grew to womanhood in pioneer conditions-attending the Caney Valley school for her education.
At the age of 21 years she was united in marriage to John William Bauder. They began their married life on a farm 4 miles south of Howard. Kansas. To this union were born: three sons and three daughters. In the year June 15, 1953 her husband died and in the year 1962 a daughter, Martha Roman of Paola. Kansas.
She leaves to mourn death_three Sons: Wilmer, Wilfred and Weide of Howard; two daughters May Nordmeyer of Toronto, Kan., and Marie Smith of Harrison, Arkansas.
She also leaves four Sisters: Hattie Matlock, Eureka, Kansas, Elsie Nordmeyer, Toronto, Mary Stock and Edith Holderman of Yates Center, Kansas, eleven grandchildren twenty-one great-grand children, nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends.
Anna loved her home - working and doing good to all she could, staying close to her creator. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m., Saturday Nov. 29, 1975 in the chapel of the Spurrier Funeral Home. Dean Christenson officiated. Music was presented by Mrs. Curtis Morgan accompanied by Mrs. Robin Smith. Casket bearers were Bruce Fickle, Dale Hamilton, James Stephens, George Fulton, Vernon Lindley and Gene Coble.
Concluding services and burial were in the Grace Lawn Cemetery, Howard, Kansas.
MRS. HAZEL BAUDER
Hazel Bauder passed away Saturday, September 7, 1996, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Wichita, KS. She was 84 years of age. and a resident of Howard.
Hazel was born March 12, 1912 on a farm northwest of Howard, KS. to Robert Alexander and Mattie F. (Divine) Smith. She attended Bunker Hill rural school and graduated from Howard High School in 1931. Hazel completed Normal training and taught in rural Elk County, schools until 1940. During this time, she attended Pittsburg State Teacher’s College for several years.
On March 23, 1940, she married Wilmer Franklin Bauder at Howard, KS. and to this union were born one son and three daughters. Hazel devoted her life to caring for her family. During the early 1960’s she was employed as a nurse’s aide at the Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline, while her mother was a resident there.
She enjoyed reading, cooking, and working in her garden. Hazel especially enjoyed caring for her family and took care of her granddaughters, Donna and Jacquelyn, while they were growing up.
Hazel was a former member of the Elk County EHU, and attended Salem Baptist Church northwest of Howard. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Howard.
She is survived by a son. John of Howard; three daughters, Louise Goodnight of Wichita. Helen Reid of Springfield, MO., and Sue Bauder of Howard; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 12, 1996, at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with Rev. Robin Haines of the Flint Hills Assembly of God officiating. Interment will be held in Grace Lawn Cemetery at Howard. A memorial has been established with the Elk County Ambulance.
Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements are being made with the Ziminennan Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. MAXINE E. BAUDER
Maxine Edna Bauder passed away Saturday, January 28, 1995 at the Howard Twilight Manor nursing home. She was 76 years of age. Maxine was born on November 6, 1918 at Lyndon, to Carl August and Freda (Heinzelman) Neth. At an early age, her family moved near Eureka where Maxine attended Highland rural school.
On January 14, 1938, she married Miles E. Hill at El Dorado and to this union was born a son Miles E. Hill, Jr.,
Maxine lived must of her life in Wichita, where she was employed by the Board of Education. She worked for many years in the cafeteria at Jardine Junior High and remained in Wichita after her retirement. After the death of her husband, on April 17, 1986, Maxine moved to Elk Falls.
On July 29, 1988, she married Walter W. Bauder at Newkirk, OK. They made their home on a farm south of Howard until ill health caused her to enter Howard Twilight Manor in August of 1994.
Maxine was a faithful student of the Holy Bible, and memorized many passages of scripture. She was a devoted member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at Elk Falls.
She is survived by her husband Walter of Howard, a son Miles E. Hill. Jr. of Wichita, her brothers, William Neth of Joplin, MO., Ernest Neth and Elmer Neth, both of Wichita, and John Neth of Cassville, MO., her sister, Nellie Gresham of Wichita, Alvina Hill of Sumner, WA., and Esther Lockwood of Winlock, WA., her halfbrothers, Frank Neth and Paul Neth, both of Hebbronville, TX., her halfsister, Ruth Neth of California, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, Miles E. Hill. Sr., and a brother, Homer Neth.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 1995 at the Zimmerman Funeral Home with Mackie Redd and Richard Weaver officiating. Recorded selections were played of "Keep Your Eyes On The Prize" “This Is The Way," and "Flee To God’s Kingdom.” The casket bearers were Chris Carlson, Glen Johnson, James Morgan, Walter Scobee, Richard Weaver, SR., and Richard Weaver, Jr. Interment was held in Crescp Cemetery, north of Howard. A memorial has been established with the Howard Twilight Manor nursing g home. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. CLAUDE J. BAUGHMAN
Claude John Baughman, son of John and Ellen Baughman was born near Howard, Kansas, February 3, 1883, and departed this life Friday, September 21, 1956, at a Wichita hospital, at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 18 days.
Graveside services were held Sunday, September 23rd, at 2:00 p. m. at Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, conducted by the Rev. Alvin Cassens of the Howard Baptist church.
Those who mourn his pasing are his tree sisters, Mrs. Katherine Jones of LaJunta, Colorado; Mrs. Nellie Redd, Mesa, Arizona, and Mrs. C. L. Angell of Howard, Kansas; one brother, Charles Baughman of Venico, California; and a number of nieces, nephews and friends.
MR. JAMES H. BAUGHMAN
James Howard Baughman passed away Sunday, January 1, 1995 at the Howard Twilight Manor nursing home. He was 93 years of age. Howard, as he was known, was born on January 7, 1901 in Elk County to James and Leota (Miller) Baughman. He attended Elk County rural schools and worked on the family farm for many years.
On September 30, 1923 he married Vida Grace (Jay) Baughman at Howard. They lived in the town of Howard, then farmed in Elk County until moving to Wichita in January of 1957.
Howard was employed at Boeing Aircraft Company in Wichita, until retiring in February of 1968. He and Vida returned to Howard in 1968, and Howard worked part-time for farmers in the Elk county area. Ill health caused him to enter Howard Twilight Manor in September of 1994.
Howard was a long time member of the Howard United Methodist Church. He always greeted people with a smile. Howard enjoyed visiting with friends and talking about Buick cars, Vida’s cooking and his lawn mower.
He is survived by his wife, Vida Baughman of Howard, a daughter Melba Smith of Longton, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Harold and George Baughman, and two sisters Vera Thompson and Nellie Wagner.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 1995 at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with Rev. Don Harper officiating. Mrs. Betty Russell was the organist with the United Methodist Men’s Chorus singing “Suppertime,” and Lloyd G. Zimmerman singing “No Night There.” A recording was played of Michelle Hogan singing “Grandpa.” The casket bearers were Gary Floyd, Jeremy Floyd, James Keith, Randy Moore, Chuck Seamans, and Milo Smith. Interment was held in Grace Lawn Cemetery at Howard. Memorials have been established with the Howard United Methodist Church and Howard Twilight Manor. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangement were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard. The Wichita Eagle - November 17, 2002
MR. ROBERT G. BAUGHMAN - Submitted by Jerry Jackson
Howard, Kansas
Baughman, Robert G. “Bob”, disabled, died Saturday, November 16, 2002. Service 11 a. m. Tuesday, Grace Lawn Cemetery.
Survivors: brother, Eldon of Rogers, Arkansas; sisters, Virginia Rozelle of Hudson, Florida, Nadine Taylor of Augusta, Kansas. Memorial established with Renal Care Group of Wichita, 1007 N. Emporia, Wichita, Kansas, 67214, Zimmerman Funeral Home.
MR. JAMES C. BAUGHN
James Cecil Baughn, 75, of Florence,Ariz., died Feb. 13, 2007 in Casa Grande, Ariz., Hospice Care Center. He succumbs to brain Cancer after a short illness. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice. A memorial Service was held at 1 p.m. at Simes Mortuary, Florence Chapel, Friday, Feb. 16. Wayne Douglas officiated.
James (Cecil) was born on March 26, 1931 in Altoona, Kan. to Roy and Mildred (White) Baughn. He grew up in Elk Falls. In June 1950 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War. His tour of duty took him to Guam for 18 months, then he was transferred to the U.S.S. Point Cruz CVE 119, where he completed his tour of duty March 1954.
Upon returning home to Kansas he met the love of his life, Mary. They wed in 1956. His journey took him to Ft. Collins, Colo., where he retired after 28 years at Colorado State University.
He has lived in Florence, Ariz. the past 16 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping; all things outdoors. His love of the desert took him on many trails, dirt motorcycling and jeeping.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary (Binns) Baughn, son, James A. Baughn and wife Susan of Wichita; daughters, Jeri (Baughn) and husband Ron Warwick, Peyton, Colo., and Sandra (Baughn) and husband Joe Archambault of Denver, Colo.; sisters, Mary Ellen Lemon of Mineral Wells, Texas, Wilma Faye Coots of Kansas City, MO, five grandchildren Cole and Kilea Simmons Jeremy Travis, and Clayton Baughn; one great granddaughter, Haylea Richards.
MR. WALTER L. BAUGHN
Walter Leroy Baughn, 67, of Moline, Kansas, died Wednesday, September 28, 1994, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas, He was born on September 9, 1927, in Neodesha, Kansas, to Roy Cleveland and Mildred Helen (White) Baughn. He was a retired railroad laborer and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was also a member of the Moline American Legion Post and the VFW.
On August 10, 1968, in Moline, Kansas, he and Wyona Ruth Smith were married. She survives at Caney, Kansas. Also surviving are two sons, Donald Baughn of Chillicothe, Missouri, and Darrell Baughn of Trenton, Missouri; one brother, James Cecil Baughn of Fort Collins, Colorado; two sisters, Mary Ellen Lemon of Mineral Wells, Texas, and Wilma Faye Coots of Caney, Kansas; and one grandchild.
Funeral services were held Friday, September 3O, 1994, at 10:30 a.m., in the Graves-Baird Chapel, Sedan, Kansas. Rev. Bill Stutts of the Caney Church of the Nazarene officiated. Cremation will take place at a later date.
Watt Funeral Home, Moline, Kansas, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials in his name have been established with the Moline American Legion Post and the American Lung Association.
MR. GEORGE L. BEAUMONT
George Lewis Beaumont passed away Wednesday, January 2, 1991 at the Fredonia Regional Hospital. He was 68 years of age. George was born March 19, 1922 on the family farm near Longton, Kansas to Otto and Florence Jubilee Smith Beaumont. He attended rural Elk County schools and graduated from Longton High School.
George remained a farmer until joining the United States Army Air Corps, where he served as a medic during World War II. After being discharged in 1945, George returned to Longton where he remained a farmer and rancher. In the late 1950’s, George was employed for a short time at Beech Aircraft Company in Wichita, but returned on weekends to operate the farm.
On October 26, 1960 he married Irene Elizabeth Hooker Albert at Miami, Oklahoma, and to this union was born a son, Brian. He also loved his step-children, Frank, Vergie and Cathleen, as his family. George continued to actively operate the farm throughout his life.
George enjoyed spending time with his wife and family, and was an active member of the Longton Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Irene, son Brian and step-son Frank Albert, all of Longton; two stepdaughters Vergie Hunsucker of Howard and Cathicen Satterfield of Everton, Missouri; a brother W. H. (Bill) Beaumont of Mount Hope, Kansas; four grandchildren, twelve step-grandchildren and nineteen step-greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 1991 in the Longton Baptist Church with Rev. Ted D. Davis officiating. Mrs. June Kramer was the pianist with Mrs. Kathy Davis singing “In The Garden" and “One Day At A Time". The casket bearers were Kenneth Kramer, Billy Love, Everett Buchanan, Keiscy Cody, Ernie Persinger and Marvin McCabe. Interment was held in the Longton Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Longton Baptist Church, contributions can be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. OTTO BEAUMONT
Otto Beaumont passed away Monday, July 23, 1990 at The Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline. He was 93 years of age. Otto was born on March 12, 1897 in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Lewis and Alice Burrows Beaumont. His family moved to Elk County when Otto was a young boy, and has attended Highland Rural School west of Howard. Since 1916, Otto has operated his farm north of Longton, and remained active in farming and ranching throughout his life.
On March 12, 1921, he united in marriage with Florence Jubilee Smith at Topeka, Kansas and to this union were born two sons, George and Bill. Florence and Otto made their home on the farm north of Longton, throughout their married life. She preceded him in death on December 28, 1988. He remained on the farm until ill health caused him to move to the Elk Manor Nursing Home at Moline in June of this year.
Otto was a member of Longton United Methodist Church.
He is survived by two sons, George of Longton and W. H. (Bill) of Mount Hope, four grandchildren, Linda Simon of Augusta, Steven Beaumont of Towanda, Larry Beaumont of Andale and Brian Beaumont of Longton, three step-grandchildren, thirteen greatgrandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, his twin brother Arlo and four other brothers, Robert, George, Ralph and Bertie.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 27, 1990 in the Longton United Methodist Church with Rev. Harriett Bechtle and Rev. Ted D. Davis officiating. Mrs. Eulalia Bird was the organist with Mrs. Licia Nichols singing "In the Garden” and “The Old Rugged Cross”. The casket bearers were Frank Albert, Lacy Albert, Joe Nichols, Kenneth Kramer, Dick Scott and Leroy Rausch. Interment was held at the Longton Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society, contributions can be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. JIMMY J. BECKER - Submitted by L. Morgan
Jimmy Johnson Becker died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006 at Mercy Hospital in Independence. He was 80 years of age and a resident of Longton. Jim was born on Oct. 23, 1926 at Reese to Benjamin Frank and Lena E. (Rodenbaugh) Becker. He attended rural school and grew to manhood in the Reese area.
Jim served his country as a paratrooper during World War II. After the war he married Naida Fern Eichman on August 28, 1948 at Russell and to this union was born three daughters, Diana, Deb and Barbie. Jim and Naida began making their home in the ranch country near Coldwater where he worked as a professional cowboy. In the early 1960's the family moved to Howard where they lived until moving to manage a farm at Atkinson, Neb. in the mid-1960's. The family returned to Howard in the late 1960's where Jim operated a cattle and horse ranch. His marriage to Naida ended later in life and Jim lived in the Moline and Longton communities where he raised a few head of sheep and continued ranching. He owned and operated several businesses, but remained a cattleman and horseman throughout his life.
He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 1186 at Independence, the American Quarter Horse Association and the Appaloosa Horse Club. Jim was known for his may stories and his colorful personality.
He is survived by his companion, Beverly O'Neal; his daughters, Diana Stroble of Longton, Debra Ott of Fairview, Okla. and Barbara Small of Independence, Ind; his sisters, Elizabeth Lohmann and Margaret Spencer, both of Alva, Okla and Christine Webb or Mo; several grandchildren and one great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ralph, Bob and Charles; two sisters, Edna Mae McMoran and Perilla Zabensky and his granddaughter, Kami Ott.
Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 22, 2006 at the Christian Community Church in Longton with Pastor Terry Marta of Elk City officiating. The casket bearers ere Marshall Baker, Justin Gentry, Jared Nash, Cody Ott, Travis Stroble and Justin Turner. The honorary casket bearers will be Brad Ott, Tony Small and Charlie Stroble. Military funeral honors were conducted by V.F.W. Post 1186 at the Longton Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Jim Becker Memorial Fund at the Bank of Longton. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. BLANCHE M. BECKNER
Blanche Margaret Beckner passed away Tuesday, November 5, 1906 at the home of her caregiver, Peggy Cooper, in Ponca City, OK. She was 102 years of age and a former resident of the Longton, KS. area. Blanche was horn September 27, 1804 at Longton, KS. to Lauren Wilford and Alma Aletha (Williams) Young. She attended school and grew to womanhood at Buxton and LaFountaine, KS.
On February 4, 1915 she married William Seth Reed at Fredonia, KS. and to this union were born a daughter, Carol and a son, Max.
She was preceded in death by Mr. Reed, in 1923. On March 23, 1927 she married John Se1don Beckner at Independence, KS. and to this union was born a daughter, Alma.
They made their home on a farm near Howard, KS for many years. After the death of Mr. Beckner in February of 1946, Blanche moved to Bartlesville, OK. She devoted her life to making a home and caring for her family.
While living in Bartlesville, Blanche performed home cleaning services and owned and operated apartment houses for many years. She lived most of her life in Bartlesville, OK. until moving to Ponca City in 1991 to live with her daughter.
She is survived by her daughters, Carol McNitt of Ponca City, OK. and Alma Parsons of Bartlesville, OK.; two grandsons, Gary McNitt of Houston, TX. and John McNitt of St. Louis, MO.; and five greatgrandchildren.
She was preceded in deatli by her husband, William Reed and her husband, John Beckner; her son, Max Reed; her parents; two brothers. Archie Young and Virgil W. "Bud" Young, and a sister, Elsie Young.
Graveside services were held Friday, November 8, 1996 at the Longton Cemetery in Longton, KS. with Rev. Charles Heyer of the First Christian Church of Ponca City officiating. Marian Darwin sang "At The End Of The Day." The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. JULIA M. BEECHNER - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD-- Julia Mae “Judy” Beechner, 80, of Moline, died Sunday.
Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the Moline Cemetery with Pastor Gary Parsons officiating.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to service time at the Moline Methodist Church.
Memorials are suggested to the Youthville Organization or the Moline United Methodist Women, and they can be mailed to Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736. Arrangement are being handled by Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
Mrs. Beechner was born May 18, 1927 in West Fork, Ark., to Theodore R. and Ester (Owings) McDonald. She graduated from St. Paul High school in St. Paul, Ark., in 1945.
After living in the Kansas City and Wichita areas for many years, she moved to southeast Kansas in 1969, making her home in Moline and Howard. Mrs. Beechner was an advisor for the Elk County Extension Service and served as a member and an officer of the Cattlewomen’s Association of Elk County and the State of Kansas. She also owned and operated the Curly Q Restaurant in Moline for seven years.
On April 24, 2004, she married Henry Beechner, he survives at the home.
Other survivors include a son, Tom Riddle, Roeland Park; a step-son, Rick Beechner, Dothan, Ala; four sisters, Saletha Ball and Sharon Edwards, both of Chula Vista, Calif; Corinne Lashua, Dover, Ohio and Anita Aguilar, San Jose, Calif; a brother, Theodore McDonald, Kansas City, Mo; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MRS. NORMA BEECHNER
MOLINE - Norma Jean Beechner, 66, of Moline, died April 6. 1996, at Cedar Vale Community Hospital.
Services will be aT 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Moline Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Bowyer officiating. A memorial has been established with the Moline Medical Clinic. Contributions can be made through Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
Born Jan. 27, 1930, at Grenola, she was the daughter of Myron Monroe and Maria Pauline (Munsey) Connor. She attended Independence rural school near Grenola and graduated from Grenola High School in 1948.
On Oct. 3, 1951, she married Henry Burton "Bud" Beechner at Bentonville, Ark. They resided in Newport. R.I., Panama, Bethesda, Md., Washington. D.C., and Philadelphia before residing in Norfolk, Va., from 1967 to 1990. They moved to Moline in 1990.
Beechner was a homernaker and member of the Moline United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Ricky Beechner, Pensacola, Fla.; her mother, of Moline; two brothers, Richard Connor. Mount Airy, N.C., and John "Buzz' Connor, Martinez, Calif.; a sister, Bell, Verbeck, Moline; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
MR. DON A. BEITER - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD - Don Albert Beiter, 61, of rural Lonton, died Tuesday at his home.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Longton Cemetery, with Pastor Tim Adams of First Baptist Church of Longton officiating.
Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia. Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard is handling the arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and they may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Beiter was born Aug. 5, 1946 in Longton, the son of Don and Lillian (Vestel) Beiter. He graduated from Longton High School.
He worked for the Elk County Road Department, Martin Marietta Concrete and in construction. He also farmed and raised cattle.
Mr. Beiter is survived by his father and stepmother Don and Laura Beiter, Oklahoma City, Okla.; two brothers, Ron Beiter, Goddard, and Larry Beiter, Oklahoma City; and a sister, Leanne Tessneer, Guthrie, Okla.
MR. HENRY J. BEITER
Henry James Beiter, son of Leo and Agnes (Green) Beiter, was born at Oak Valley Township, Elk County, Kansas on January 18, 1914. He passed away May 28, 1977 at St. Margarets Hospital, Fredonia, Kansas, at the age of 63 years, 4 months and 10 days.
On January 30, 1933, he was united in marriage to Ida Mae Graham and to this union two children were born; Mrs. Veva Luke, Fredonia and Jimmie Beiter, Coffeyville.
His entire life was spent in Elk County Kansas. In 1942 he left the farm and moved to Longton, where he was employed by Elk County. He moved to Howard in 1946 to work as a mechanic and spent his life in this profession until his retirement from Hebb’s Garage in 1971.
He is survived by his wife Ida, of the home; one daughter Mrs. Robert Luke, Fredonia, Ks; one son Jimmie Beiter, Coffeyville, Ks., three sisters, Mrs. Esther Parks, Dewey, Okla.; Mrs. Agatha Lewis, Independence, Ks., Mrs. Ruth Greenburg, Elk City, Ks.; 4 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Willie Beiter and two sisters - Mrs. Ethel Larkin and Mrs. Della Smith.
He was a loving husband and father who enjoyed his grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and his work as a mechanic. He will long be remembered by his loved ones and his many friends.
Services were held at Spurner Funeral Home June 1, 1977, at 2:00 p.m. Interment was in Elk Falls Cemetery.
MR. GEORGE BELL
George Bell was born on January 22, 1906, to Jeannie and George Bell at Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He passed away on June 13, 1980 east of Moline, Kansas at the age of 74.
George was raised in Oklahoma and on June 2, 1931 he was united in marriage to Berniece Sinor. In 1945 they moved to Kansas where they raised their family of five children. He was a farmer for most of his life and was employed by Concrete Materials of Moline, Kansas until he retired in 1971. George was a hard working man who refused to retire and continued to work until the day of his death. He measured a person by the amount of work he would do and his honesty. He was listed on the Roll of the Cherokee Nation, and was proud of his heritage.
He is survived by his sons and their families John and Marilyn Bell, Linda, Roy, and Donnie, and James and Carol Bell, Jim, Mike, and Brent, all of Nowata, Oklahoma; his daughters and their families, Georgia and Bill Wilson, Marsha and Lonnie of Towanda, Kansas, Ethel and Jim Helms, Jim, Tracy, and David of Howard, and Edna and Carl Armstrong, Carla, Sherry, and Shane of Augusta, Kansas. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Rogers and Mrs. Myrtle Passrnore of Tahlequah Oklahoma, and Mrs. Mary Pigquet of Pryor, Oklahoma, and his 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday,JUne 15, 1980 in the Zimmerman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold Trevolt of the First Baptist Church of Moline officiating. The organ music was provided by Mrs. Robin Smith. Casket bearers were Ronald Durbin, Dean Henderson, Curtis Morgan, Jerry Harrod, Howard Suiter, and Leo Welch. The interment was held in Grace Lawn Cemetery at Howard, Kansas. Funeral services were directed by the Zimmerman Funeral Home.
MRS. THELMA BELL
HOWARD - Thelma Evalene Bell passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at the Howard Twilight Manor at Howard, Kan. She was 94 years of age and a former resident of Cedar Vale and Sedan. Thelma was born on Jan. 3, 1911 at Turley, Okla to Charles Franklin and Emma Cynthia (Akin) Huffman. She moved with her family to the Cedar Vale area at an early age and attended school in the Hewins community.
Thelma married Leonard Clayton Layton at an early age and to this union was born two sons, Charles and John. Mr. Layton preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 1953. On Jan. 5, 1958, Thelma married Clifton Bell at Independence, Kan. Mr. Bell also preceded her in death.
Thelma was a devoted wife and mother, and dedicated her life to caring for her family. She lived most of her life in the Cedar Vale area and made her home south of Sedan for several years before moving to Howard. She was a long time member of the First Christian Church of Sedan.
She is survived by her two sons, Charles Layton, Prescott, Ariz. and John Layton, Howard, Kan.; a brother, Leland Huffman, El Dorado, Kan.; a sister, Lucille Kunkle, Wichita, Kan.; six grandchildren, several great grandchildren and one step great grandson. She was preceded in death by her husbands, her parents and three brothers, Lewis, Willard and Curtis.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, 2006, at the Round Mound Cemetery east of Cedar Vale, with Lloyd G. Zimmerman officiating. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.
MR. WILLIAM J. BELL - Submitted by L. Morgan
William John Bell
William John Bell was born July 30, 1847 in Belfast, Ireland and departed this life June 22, 1931, at the age of 83 years, 10 months, and (??) days, at his home in Howard, Kansas.
Mr. Bell came to America at the age of about five years. He came to Kansas some time later, having lived in New York and Iowa for a few years.
He was married to Miss Marguerite Jane Barton on February 12, 1874 at Garnet, Kansas, where they lived until 1888. To this union eight children were born, four of whom preceded him in death, who were Oliver, Maggie, John Herbert and Wm. Dwight. Those who are living are Earl M. of Rising Star, Texas; Roy of Fall River; Clarence of Grand Forks, North Dakota and Lloyd of Howard.
He joined the Presbyterian church in 1870 and was a member until 1888, when he, with family moved to Elk county at which time he united with the M. E. church where he was a member at the time of his death.
He was a good man and was faithful. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, four children, nineteen grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Wednesday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Chappell. Interment was in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MRS. RUTH L. BENDER
HOWARD — Ruth Louise Bender. 80, of Howard, died Aug. 22, 1995. at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Zimmerman Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Cooper will officiate.
Cremation will take place after the funeral. A private burial will be held at the Moline Cemetery.
Memorials have been established with the Howard United Methodist Church and the American Cancer Society. Contributions may be left with the funeral home.
Bender was born Feb. 28, 1915, in Moline, the daughter of Herbert Elon and Susanna Caroline (Webb) Turner. She attended Elk County schools and graduated from Howard High School in 1933.
After attending Emporia State Teachers College, she married Elmer Frederich Joseph Bender on Dec. 25, 1934, at Howard. They lived in Genesco and the McPherson area for several years and later in Hamilton and Fredonia. They then moved to Northridge, Calif., where they remained for 31 years.
He died in 1981. She returned to Elk County in July 1988 and lived in Howard until her death.
She was a member of the Howard United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Robert Bender, Paso Robles, Calif.; a daughter, Diane Richard, Canoga Park, Calif; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
SEDAN, Kan. - Alene Jeanne Bennitt, 90, of Sedan, Kan. died Thursday morning, Jan. 1, 2004, in Winfield Rest Haven Nursing Home in Winfield, Kan.
She was born Dec. 29, 1913 at Howard, Kan. to Frank and Ethel (Foster) Andrews. She grew up in Howard, where she received her elementary education and graduated from Howard High School. Following high school, she received her teaching certificate and taught for school for several years.
On June 10, 1933, she married Donald Leslie Bennitt at Howard, Kan. Following their marriage, they made their home in the Elk Falls, Kan. area where Mr. Bennitt farmed and ranched. In 1948, they moved to their farm and ranch north of Sedan. Mr. Bennitt preceded her in death on April 29, 1913. Mrs. Bennitt continued to operate the farm and ranch until April 2001.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sedan and the chatty Cathy Quilting Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Frances Williams, Ponca City, Okla.; one son, Craig Bennitt, Chautauqua, Kan.; 10 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Donna Henderson.
Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, in the Elk Falls Cemetery at Elk Falls, Kan. with Reverend John Randolph of Winfield officiating.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
MRS. MAUDE V. BENNITT
Funeral services were held for, Mrs. Maude V. Bennitt Saturday, November 4, at 10:00 a. m., at the Grenola Christian church, with the Rev. Willis Fowler officiating. Burial was in the Elk Falls cemetery.
Pall bearers were Ralph Logsdon, F. G. Liebau, Richard Wells, Woodrow Kessinger, Delno Warwick and Charles Miller.
Mrs. Bennitt was born September 1, 1893, at Elk Falls, Kansas, and passed away November 1, 1967, at Sedan, Kansas, at the age of 74 years and two months. She was united in marriage to Francig A. Bennitt of Elk Falls on February 27, 1918. To this union were born four children. One daughter and two sons proceeded her in death. She lived in Elk Falls until 1940 when she moved to Burden and then to Grenola in 1941.
The deceased was a daughter of William and Mimi Brown.
Survivors are her husband, Frank, of the home; her daughter, Mrs, Albert Miller, Jr.; five grandchildren, Mike Bennitt, Joplin, Missouri; Kenneth, Donald, Robert and Diana Miller, Gronola.
She became a member nf the Grenola Christian church in 19GO.
Mrs. Bennitt "was born September 1, 1893, at Elk Falls, Kansas, to William and Mima Hollinsworth Brown. She was a member of the Cnristian church.
Survivors are the widower, Frank, of the home: a daughter, Mrs. Albert Miller, Jr., Grenola; a brother, Robert Brown, Augusta, and five grand children.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10:00 a. m. in the Christian church at Grenola, with the Rev. Willis Fowler, Miller, Missouri, officiating. Interment was in the Elk Falls cemetery.
MR. GEORGE W. BEST
Funeral services for George Wesley Best, 45, were held Wednesday morning, December 21, at the Broadway Mortuary Chapel in Wichita. Interment was in the Grenola cemetery on Wednesday afternoon.
Best died Monday, December 18, of shotgun wounds. His body was found after 10:00 a.m., Monday in a field near Augusta. Butler county officials said his 16-gauge automatic shotgun apparently had discharged as he crawled through a barbed wire fence.
Best was born at Moline, Kansas, April 28, 1915. He moved to Wichita in 1942 and had been an employee of the Boeing Airplane Co. for 17 years. He was a son of the late Burr Best, now deceased, formerly of Howard.
Survivors include his wife, Betty; a daughter, Mrs. Peggy Ann Mix, and two brothers, Wil11am Best and Donald Best, of Wichita.
MR. WILLIAM W. BEST
William Worth Best passed away Monday, November 18, 1996, at the Riverside Hospital in Wichita, KS. He was 77 years of age. Bill, as he was known, was born July 26, 1919 at Filer, ID. to Burris Lee and Ella Hill (Pendleton) Best. He moved to Kansas with his family at an early age, and graduated from the Sedan High School in Sedan, KS. in 1937.
On July 5, 1938 he married Lucile Fern Carter at Wichita, KS. and to this union were born two sons, Gary and Bill, and one daughter, Sheila. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was honorably discharged on April 15, 1946.
Bill was employed during most of his life, as a manager for Lear Jet Corporation in Wichita and retired from that position in 1981. Bill and Fern lived in Wichita for many years, and began making their home in Grenola after his retirement. Bill had also lived several years in Cedar Vale and Howard, KS. during his lifetime.
He enjoyed fishing and working in his garden. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post and the Odd Fellows Lodge, both at Grenola and Hope Lodge #155, A.F. & AM. at Howard. Bill was an active member of the Grenola United Methodist Church and devoted many hours to the recent church construction.
He is survived by his wife, Fern of Grenola; two sons, William LeRoy “Bill" Best Jr. and his wife Anita of Wichita, and Gary Burris Best and his wife Margaret of Belle Plaine; his daughter, Sheila Jo Orr and her husband Alan of Wichita; his brother, Donald Best and his wife, Deloris of Wichita; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, George Wesley Best and Bill’s twin brother, Robert Burris Best; and one great-granddaughter, Tashia Brooke Taylor.
Memorial services were held Thursday, November 21, 1996, at the Grenola United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry Bowyer officiating. Shae Watkins was the organist with Dale Steward and Connie White singing “In The Garden.” The honorary casket bearers were Brent Best, William Best, Cindy Bratton, Shelby McDonald, Amy Orr, Jim Orr, and Lisa Stiles. Interment of the cremains was held at Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola. A memorial has been established with the Grenola United Methodist Church Building Fund. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MOLINE, Kan. - Bessie Mae Beu went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at the Caney Nursing Center in Caney, Kan. She was 86 years of age and a former resident of Moline, Kan. Bessie was welcomed into this world on April 18, 1919 at Cloverdale, Kan. by Charles Luther and Sarah Ann (Johnson) Hull. She received her education in the Grenola and Sedan, Kan. school districts.
Bessie attended Business College at Fayettevile, Ark., where she worked for many years. In 1944, she moved back to Sedan and worked in the office of the Chautauqua County Treasurer and County Clerk. In 1947, Bessie married Vernon Merle Beu and they made their home in Moline. She worked in the Moline School lunchroom for 29 years, and retired in 1981. Due to failing health, Bessie and Vernon moved to Walnut Towers at Winfield, Kan. in 1998. Vernon preceded her in death on Sept. 27, 2001.
Bessie and Vernon were members of the Kansas Old Time Fiddler’s and Picker’s Association. Bessie was a talented guitar player and enjoyed playing with the Redbud Country Music Band at nursing homes, Rodeo Days and various community affairs.
Bessie was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2004 and moved to Oklahoma to be close to Evelyn Meade, her long time friend and caregiver. She recently moved into the Caney Nursing Center.
She is survived by two sisters, Laurine Smith, Caney, Kan. and Lola Hull of Enid, Okla., a brother-in-law, Cleo Beu, Winfield, Kan. and several nieces and nephews. Bessie’s husband, six brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2005 at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kan., with Rev. Shawn Sturm of the Winfield First Christian Church officiating. Interment was held at the Moline Cemetery in Moline, Kan.
A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. LOUISA Y. BICKHAM
Louisa Yvonne Bickham, 77, of 1721 Frankfort, Winfield, formerly of Latham and Atlanta, died Feb. 8, 1996, in her home.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the Latham Cemetery. Friends may call at Miles Funeral Service 8 a.m.-noon Saturday.
Memorials have been established with Home Health Care Service in Winfield and the Atlanta Community Center. Contributions may be made through the Citizens Bank of Kansas or Miles Funeral Service.
Bickham was born Aug. 3, 1918, in Latham, the daughter of William and Nellie (Yarnall) Shaffer. She was raised and educated in the Latham community. As a young woman, she worked in Bob’s General Store.
On July 28, 1945, she married Bruce Berkley Bickham in Atlanta. They made their first home in Latham.
The Bickhams owned and operated Bickham’s Grocery Store in Atlanta for many years. They moved to Winfield in the late 1950s.
An employee of Winfield State Hospital & Training Center, she retired Aug. 1, 1983, following 23 years of service as a medication aide.
Survivors include her husband, Berkley Bickham, Winfield; a brother, F.E. Shaffer, Atlanta; and several nieces and nephews.
MRS. ELECTA E. BIDDINGER - Submitted by L. Morgan
DIED:
At her home six miles east of Howard, on Sunday, November 5, 1905, Electa E. Biddinger, wife of Sanford Biddinger, age 51 years, 4 months, 12 days.
Mrs. Biddinger was married to Sanford Biddinger September 30, 1875 and to this union was born eight children, three boys and five girls, of which two boys and three girls survive. With her family she moved to Wilson county, Kansas in December 1887 and to Howard, Elk County in October 1892. She joined the Methodist church when 18 years old and about 5 years ago she withdrew her membership from that church and united with the Fairview United Brethren church. The funeral was preached by Rev. A. M. Bowman, assisted by Rev. Bolin. Interment in Fairview cemetery.
Mrs. Biddinger has suffered a long and painful illness. Weeks ago she was believed to by dying, but she rallied and it was hoped would recover. But she was again taken worse and gradually failed until relief came in death. She was a patient, loving and faithful wife and mother and her family is indeed bereft. They have the sympathy of many friends.
MR. JASPER N. BIRD - Submitted by L. Morgan
OBITUARY - Jasper Newton Bird
Jasper Newton Bird was born near Rushville, Fulton {Schuyler} county, Illinois, July 23, 1845. His parents moved from there to Lee county, Iowa, in 1846, coming to Iola, Kansas in 1857. He enlisted in Company E. Ninth Kansas Cavalry, October 19, 1861, in which he served over three years, being mustered out of the service January 16, 1865. He became a member of the Masonic order at Humboldt in '66, later he became a charter member of the lodge at Iola and still later a charter member of Meridian Lodge No. 126 at Elk Falls, of which he remained a member until his death.
He was married April 16, '71 to Miss Sarah Lorance, to this union were born seven children of whom four with their mother mourn his departure. The home of the family has been continuously upon the farm where they now reside since May 10, '71. Mr. Bird was highly respected by all who knew him, honorable in his dealings, helpful and cheerful, faithful to the various duties resting in the many reitations he sustained to those about him. He was a member of Rawlins post of the G. A. R. in Elk Falls. Failing health compelled him to retire from active duty in lodge and post. Months of suffering tell his lot but he bore it patiently knowing that sooner or later he must pass away. He is gone. His warfare is over. His work is finished. We commend his nobility of character the memory of which will ever remain a rich legacy to friends and loved ones. Soldier, brother, husband, father, friends, rest. Funeral took place at family residence, May 31st at 2 p.m., conducted by Elder N. Hill, burial in Elk Falls cemetery with Masonic ceremonies. - Elk Falls Journal
MR. LEWIS E. BIRD
Lewis E. Bird Buried Thursday
Lewis E. Bird died Monday night, October 30. 19(37. at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Wichita, He had updergone surgery on September 15. He was brought home for a few days, but taken back on Saturday before his death.
Lew, as he was known, was born November 26, 1887, in a log cabin southeast of Elk Falls. He was the son of Newton and Sarah Lorance Bird. He lived in this area until moving to a farm east of Elk City, and in a short time moved to Independence, Kansas, in 1944.
He was married to Annelle May Redfearn at Independence on July 16, 1934, and she survives at the home in Independence.
Mr. Bird was a member of the American Legion and a life member of the VFW. He served with the U. S. Infantry in France in World War I and was wounded on October 8, 1918. He was the last of seven children in his family.
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 2, 1967, in the Webb Funeral Home chapel in Independence, with the Rev. George Bever of the Christian church officiating. Burial was in the Elk Falls cemetery.
MR. CHARLES W. BISH - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD - Charles W. Bish, 88, formerly of Longton, died Thursday at te Lakepoint Nursing Home, Wichita. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Longton United Methodist Church. Interment will be at Longton Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday from 10 a.m. to service time at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Longton United Methodist Church or the charity of choice, and may be sent to the Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.
Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.
Mr. Bish was born Dec. 31, 1918, in Mutual, Okla., to William and Hazel (Roberts) Bish.
He received a masters degree fromn Phillips University, Enid, Okla., and later served in the Army Air Corp during World War II.
On Aug. 8, 1946, in Woodward, Okla., he married Ether M. Buss and she survives.
Mr. Bish ws one of the first guidance counselors for the Elk City and Longton schools, and he was a stockman for more than 30 years. He was active with the S.K.E.D. Development, Rural Water Board, and was a judge at the Elk County Fair.
Other survivors include three sons, Charles and Rober Bish, Wichita and Darrel Bish, Longton; one sister, Mary E. Bishop, Woodward, Okla.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
MR. EARL F. BLAKE
Earl Forrest Blake, age 71, died June 13, 2001 at his home in Dodge City, Kansas. He was born December 17, 1929 at Salina, KS, the son of Forrest Nelson and Olive Awilda Annie (Millikin) Blake. A Dodge City resident since February 1966, moving from Smolan, KS, he was an installer for Western Electric, retiring April 8, 1983 after thirty years of service.
He was a Seaman in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Howard Gottschall VFW Post 1714, American Legion and Moose Lodge, all of Dodge City and was a member of the Communication Workers of America Labor Union.
On August 28, 1953, he married Shirley J. Wells at Howard, KS. She survives.
Other survivors include one son, Randall Blake and wife, Linda, Laramie, WY, two daughters, Kathy Sue Evans and husband, Chuck, Dodge City, KS and Cindy Jo Ann Hammer and husband, Max, Custer, SD, one brother, Everett Blake, Hutchinson, KS, one sister, Mary Sommerfield, Marquette, KS, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Nancy Blake and one grandson, Nicholas Blake.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at the Bible Baptist Church in Dodge City with Pastor Chuck Evans presiding. There was no public visitation, cremation took place. (Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Gracelawn Cemetery in Howard, KS.
The family suggest memorials to Hospice of the Prairie in care of Burkhart Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Avenue, Dodge City, KS 67801.
MR. ARLIS R. BOHANNAN
WINFIELD - Arlis R. Bohannan, 88, of rural Winfield, passed away Monday evening, July 19, 2004, at William Newton Hospital in Winfield.
Born on Oct. 13, 1915, in Huntsville, Ark., he was the son of James and Della Bohannan. He attended Zion public schools. His family lived in the Moline and Grenola areas and he helped them on the farm.
He was united in marriage to Gladys Schul and the couple made their home in Wichita. Arlis worked at Beech Aircraft during World War II. He later was employed at Yingling Chevrolet in Wichita as an auto mechanic. He was also involved in housing construction but was forced to retire in the early 60s due to a back disability. Gladys preceded him in death in 1967.
He was united in marriage to Bonnie Gibson and they lived in Wichita for a short time. They moved to Grove, Okla., and later to Sedan. Bonnie preceded him in death in April of 1996.
Arlis met Alice McBride and they were married on Dec. 16, 1997, in Sedan. They moved to Winfield in 2000 where they made their home.
Arlis was a member of the Millington Street Church in Winfield where he was actively involved.
Survivors include his wife Alice of the home; his son Gerald Lee Bohannan and his wife Carol of Sedan; stepsons Ron Gray and wife Terri of Haysville, and Mike Gray of Wichita; daughters Loretta Darling and husband Jerry of Sand Springs, Okla., and Darlene Fees and husband Gary of Leavenworth; stepdaughter Anita Driscoll of Winfield; six grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren with one more on the way.
In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by his sisters Ellen Dorsey, Ethel Hull and Lodine Lyman.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 22, 2004, at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Interment services will be held at 3 p.m., that afternoon at Lakeview Cemetery in Wichita. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2004. The family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., that evening.
A memorial has been established in his name for the Millington Street Baptist Church. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
MRS. MARY B. BOLEJACK
Mary Belle Bolejack of Longton, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 1994 at Mercy Hospital in Independence, KS. She was 75 years of age. Mary was born December 26, 1918 at Sun City, KS to Dan Arthur and Lucy Belle (Freeman) Winnop. She grew to womanhood in Sun City and graduated from Sun City High School in 1939.
On April 1, 1939 she married Ernest Albert Bolejack at Sun City, KS. They lived in Sun City until moving to Missouri in 1946. In 1954, they moved to Rosebud, MT where they lived more than twenty years before moving to Miles City, MT. Mary and Ernest moved to Independence, KS in 1976 and moved to their home west of Longton in 1984.
Mary was active in the E.H.U. while living in Montana, and devoted many hours of volunteer work at the Longton Senior Citizen Center. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Howard.
She is survived by her husband Ernest of Longton, three sons, Neil of Miles City, MT, Dale of Huntley, MT, and Dan of Renton, WA, a daughter, April Dillon of York, NE, a Brother, Dale Winnop of Medicine Lodge, KS, two sisters, Dora Mae Kaufman of Eugene, OR and Ethelda Clark of Rosebud, MT, nine grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
A memorial service was held in the Longton Senior Citizen Center with Clay Markel of Independence officiating. On September 17, 1994. Mrs. Eulalia Bird was the pianist. The congregation sang “Amazing Grace” and “God Be With You.” Cremation has taken place and a private interment service will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established with the Longton Senior Citizen Center. Contributions can be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. ERMA K. BOONE - Submitted by L. Morgan
OBITUARY -- BOONE
Erma Boone, daughter of Emma and James Kelly, was born in Davis county, Missouri, October 4, 1880, and departed this life April 19, 1962 at the Sedan hospital.
As a small child she moved to Elk county and spent most of her life in Howard. She was married to George M. Boone, on February 15, 1897, and this union was blessed with five daughters, all of whom survive. Her husband passed away December 23, 1952.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her daughters, Alma Davis, Moline; Edith McCormick, Lansing; Leota Bahr, Severy; Ruth Richardson, Klamath Falls, Oregon; Mary Boyer, Moline; also 22 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and one sister, Minnie E. Brown, of Nampa, Idaho.
Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Spurrier-Watt Funeral Home on April 21, at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Glenn Epp of the Moline Baptist church officiating. The Rev. Glenn Epp was vocalist, accompanied by Mrs. Glenn Epp. Casket bearers were Walter Boone, Raymond Boone, Merrit Shipman, Mervin Shipman, Millard Shipman and Bill Scott. Concluding services and interment were in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, Kansas.
MRS. POLLY A. BOONE - Submitted by L. Morgan
Polly Ann Hawk was born in Clay county, Indiana, November 30, 1844. She died at her home in Howard, Kansas, Thursday, June 23, 1921, at 7:00 a.m., age 76 years, 6 months and 24 days, after a long and painful illness.
She moved to Wappalo county, Iowa, when six years old in the year 1850. She was married to William Boone, February 2nd, 1860 and moved to Elk county, Kansas, in 1877. Eleven children were born to this union, as follows: Mary Arnel of Fall River, Kansas; Elizabeth Hahn, (deceased); John W. Boone of Belle Fourche, S. D.; Ella Hahn of Emporia; Adam M. Boone of Howard; Etta Boone, (deceased); George M. Boone of Howard; Walter B. Boone, of Howard; Claude N. Boone and Frank L. Boone of Independence.
The husband and father died February 13, 1907. All the relatives except the immediate family live in Iowa.
Mrs. Boone united with the United Brethren church in 1868.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church in Howard, Friday, June 24, at 10:30 a.m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. A. Jewett. Interment was in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard.
MR. CLAUDE S. BOREN - Submitted by Louise Havens
HOWARD--Claude Samuel Boren, 94, longtime resident of Severy, died Dec. 28, 1998, at Howard Twilight Manor. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Severy United Methodist church. The Revs. Kibum Kim and Tony Pameticky will officiate. Burial will be in Cresco Cemetery north of Howard. A memorial has been established with Hospice Inc. of Wichita. Contributions can be made through Zimmerman Funeral Home.
Boren was born Dec. 10, 1904, west of Climax, to Benjamin Allen and May (Holmes) Boren. He attended Para D'Sheen rural school and grew up near Climax.
On Oct. 11, 1925, he married Grace May Preston in Howard. They made their home in the Severy and Howard area throughout their marriage. She preceded him in death.
Boren was employed by the Kansas Department of Transportation for more than 12 years before retiring in 1970. He moved from Severy to Howard Twilight Manor in January 1998.
Survivors include his caregiver, Opal Whittaker, Severy, and her three grandchildren and one great-grandchild, and two friends, Jesse Barr and Senaida Pineda, both of Severy.
MRS. LUCILLE V. BOULANGER
Lucille V. Boulanger passed away Sunday, January 15, 1995 at her home in Moline. She was 78 years of age. Lucille was horn on February 25, 1916 in Washington County, OK. to Herbert Ted and Lettie Lenore (Skinner) Ensley.
On June 26, 1934 she was united in marriage with Joseph P. Boulanger at Pawhuska, OK. and to this union wee horn five children.
Lucille had been a resident of Moline for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Moline and enjoyed singing in the church choir. Lucille is survived by three sons, Wayne Boulanger of Independence, Phillip Boulanger of Brunswick, GA. , and Edward Boulanger of Eureka; two daughters, Patricia Corle of Moline and Evelyn Laurie of Grenola; one brother, Garland Ensley of Great Bend; Five sisters, Neva Bracken of Ft. Worth, TX., Virginia Sims and Retta Kopezick of Plainville, KS., Donna Tannehill of Kansas City, MO., and Gretta Buchanan of Morris, IL.; thirteen grandchildren, six great—grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and a brother, Edwin.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, January 18, 1995 at the First Baptist Church of Moline with Rev. Glen D. Epp officiating. Mrs. Anna Maye Epp was the organist with the church choir singing "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Beyond The Sunset." The casket bearers were Bradley Boulanger, Mike Boulanger, Donnie Laurie, Martin Laurie, Tolbert Livingston, Don Markam and Scott Sokerka. A private interment service was held Wednesday morning in the Moline Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Elk Manor Nursing Home Activity Fund. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. JOHN BOUTEL - Submitted by L. Morgan
Mrs. Boutel DIED
Mrs. Boutel, wife of John Boutel, died at the family residence in this city last Sunday morning after an illness of many years duration. Last fall Mr. Boutel took her to California hoping the climate there would benefit her, but consumption had fastened its clutches on her and no earthly force could check it.
The famiy returned to this city last spring and since then, Mrs. Boutel has slowly declined in health and strength till death finally relieved her of her suffering. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church on Monday and the body interred in Grace Lawn cemetery. Mr. Boutel and his daughter, Jessie, have the sympathy of many friends.
MR. SAMUEL D. BOWES
FREDONIA--Samuel David Bowes, 18-month old son of Aaron D. and Kimberly (Hebb) Bowes of Howard, died Sunday.
Graveside services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Grace Lawn cemetery in Howard with Pastor Robin Haines officiating.
Visitation will be today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Flint Hills Assembly of God church in Howard.
Memorials are suggested to Gideons International, and they may be sent to Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his grandparents, Lee and Gaylene Hebb, Howard; Kathy and Marvin Wolfe, Eufala Lake, Okla., and Thomas and Ruth Bowes, Alvarado, Texas; the great-grandparents, Betty Tudy of Severy, Allice and Richard Bowes, Downers Grove, Ill., and Travis and Lola Foust, Moline.
Vera Aileen Boyce passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2000, at the Howard Twilight Manor in Howard, Kansas. She was 92 years of age and a long time resident of Howard. Vera was born on July 13, 1908 at LeRoy, Kansas to Harue and Emma Belle (Kennedy) Fannon. She moved with her family to Sedan, Kansas at an early age and graduated from Sedan High School.
Vera was married to Paul A. Palmer and to this union were born two sons, James and Bernard. This marriage later ended. On August 8, 1936, she married Fred Garnett Boyce at Sedan, KS. Vera was a devoted wife and mother and made a home for her family at several locations in Kansas and Oklahoma. In 1964, Vera and Fred retired and moved to Howard. He preceded her in death on October 14, 1979.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Carter-Rader Post #149 at Howard and she attended the Howard United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her sons, Jim Palmer of Sedan, KS and Bernard Palmer of McPherson, KS, seven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2000, at the Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard with Rev. Kibum Kim of the Howard United Methodist Church officiating.
A memorial has been established with the Howard United Methodist Church. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard, KS.
MR. LEON BRAMHALL
Leon Terrell Bramhall died Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at his home north of Oak Valley, Kansas. He was 69 years of age and was a former resident of Augusta. Leon was born on October 14, 1932 at Mozart, Arkansas to Walter C. and Myrtle Caladonia (Lee) Bramhall. He attended school and grew to manhood in the Mozart community.
As a young man, Leon moved to Washington state were he was employed in dam construction near Bridgeport. On June 6, 1952, he married Marlene Maxine Hammers at Bridgeport, Washington. Leon served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955, and was a member of the Army Reserve until 1963. They lived in Monterey, California until moving to Wichita, Kansas in 1959. Leon and Marlene began making their home in Augusta in 1963 and moved to a farm north of Oak Valley four and one-half years ago.
Leon was employed many years as a boiler operator at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita. He enjoyed working on cars and restoring classic automobiles, especially Ford Mustangs. Leon was a member of the American Legion Post #189 in Augusta.
He is survived by his wife, Marlene; his son, Walter of Houston, Texas; his daughter, Tern Coiling of Augusta; his brothers, Gary Hill of Long Island City, New York and Otis Hill of Longton; his sisters, Mabel Taylor and Diane Repass, both of Wichita; and 2 grandsons, Christopher Bramhall and Joshua Coiling. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter and a son, Martin Charles Bramhall who died in 1976.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002 at the Elmwood Cemetery in Augusta with Rev. Dois Nix, chaplain of Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita officiating. Military funeral honors will be conducted by American Legion Post #189 of Augusta. Memorials have been established with the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard, Kansas.
MRS. DONNA L. BRANDENBERG
Donna L. Brandenberg, 64, of Lexington, NE., died Sunday, July 16, 1995 at the Tri-County Hospital in Lexington, NE., following a short illness. Donna was born June 27, 1931 at Moline to James H. and Alice (Anderson) Adams.
She graduated from Lexington High School in 1949 and married Kenneth A. Brandenberg on June 17, 1952 at Kearney, NE.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Lexington, the Lexington Genealogy Club and the V.F.W. Auxiliary. She had just retired after working twenty years for the Lexington Public Library.
Survivors include her husband Kenneth of Lexington, NE., her mother Alice Adams of Lexington, NE.. two daughters Brenda L. Bucholz of Overton, NE., and L. Corrine (Corky) Anderson of Lexington, NE., one son George “Bill” Brandenberg of Cozad, NE,, four brothers Bill Adams of Overton, Bud Adams of Winfield, Harold Adams of Lexington, NE., Larry Adams of Virginia Beach, VA., one sister Jeanette Dorner of Omaha, NE., a special friend Samantha Sisson of Lexington, NE.
She was preceded in death by her father, one daughter Debra Lynette, two sister Zeila and Marsha Lynn.
Services will be held Thursday, July 20, 1995 at 10 am, at The First Christian Church in Lexington, NE., with the Rev. Kenneth Fairbrother officiating.
Burial will be in the Robb Cemetery south of Lexington, NE. Memorials are suggested to the Library Large Print Book Program at the public library or the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were made with Reynolds - Love Funeral Home in Lexington, NE.
MR. DANIEL D. BRATTON
SEVERY - Daniel Dale Bratton, 68, formerly of Severy, died April 5, 1996, at Parkway Health Care Center in Wichita.
Services were at 2 p.m. today in Severy Baptist Church with the Rev. Tony Pameticky officiating. Sue Hurt was the organist, and Roylynn Pameticky sang "In the Garden" and "Going Down the Valley." Casket bearers were Danley Bratton, Anthony and Don Gorton. Gene and John Thompkins and Bobby Thompson. Interment was in South Lawn Cemetery at Severy under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
A memorial has been established with Severy Baptist Church.
Born Jan. 2, 1928, at Eureka, Bratton was the son of Orville D. and Marie Emille (Barb) Bratton. He attended schools at Eureka and Salina and Kansas State University at Manhattan before serving with the U.S. Air Force.
Bratton was employed by O.A. Sutton Co. in Wichita and worked in construction for many years in the Wichita area. He was assistant manager of Sonic Drive-In at Eureka and also worked for Sonic at El Dorado. Chanute and McPherson.
On Feb. 14, 1958, he married Zeruah May (Condit) Thompkins at Miami. Okla. They lived in Wichita before moving to Eureka in !964 and Severy in 1974.
He became disabled in 1977 and required nursing care the past few years.
MRS. DAISY BREWINGTON - Submitted by L. Morgan
OBITUARY - Daisy (Lowe) Brewington
DIED - At the family home two miles northeast of Longton, Kansas, April 10, 1901, Mrs. E. B. Brewington, aged 35 years, 1 month and 10 days.
Miss Daisy Lowe was born in Adair county, Missouri, March 1, 1866, coming to Kansas with her parents locating in the northeast part of Elk county in October 1879. Here she grew to womanhood and on September 23, 1884, she was united in marriage to Ernest B. Brewington, at Fredonia. To this union three children, two girls and one boy, the youngest being the boy, aged 11 years, were born.
Mr. Brewington moved to this vicinity of Longton in the spring of 1885, where the family have made their home all the time with the exception of a couple of years.
The deceased was an exceptionally fine woman, a loving wife, a devoted mother and kind neighbor, her whole time being given to the care of her family and looking after their every want and need in a cheerful, happy manner. Her kindness and sympathy to her friends and neighbors endeared her to all who knew her and her death is deeply mourned by all. She had been sick but a short time and her death was sudden and unexpected, thus more sadly afflicting the family and friends.
Besides the husband and three children, the deceased leaves a brother, Frank Lowe, a sister, Mrs. Onie Betherd, both of Longton, and a large circle of friends, to mourn her loss.
A short funeral service was conducted at the residence, Thursday, April 11, 1901, at 1 o'clock p.m. by E. R. Sutton, and the remains were laid to rest in the Longton cemetery.
MRS. PEARL M. BRILHART
Services for Mrs. Pearl M. Brilhart, 85, who died Tuesday, December 28, were held at 2:00 p. m., Monday at Elliott Mortuary in Hutchinson.
She was born in Elk county, Kansas, and had lived at Hutchinson for 57 years. She was a member of the First Christian church, Order of the Eastern Star, and White Shrine at Wichita.
Survivors include a son, DarraL, Hutchinson. - Wichita Eagle, January 3.
MR. JOSEPH BROGAN
Joseph Leonard Brogan passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at the Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline. He was 90 years of age and a long time resident of Moline. Joe, as he was known, was born on March 12, 1912 at Moline, Kansas to Thomas Francis and Sarah Mary (Larkin) Brogan. He attended Pleasant Hills School and grew to manhood in the Moline area.
On April 12, 1942, he married Marjorie Lucine Nicholson at Moline, Kansas and to this union was born ten children. Joe entered the United States Army on May 19, 1942 and served his country during World War II. After returning from the war, Joe and Marjorie lived in Wichita and Pratt, before moving to Elk County in 1949. They moved to Moline in 1961, and remained there throughout their lives. Marjorie preceded him in death on January 27, 1995.
Joe was a devoted husband, father and grandfather In addition to farming and ranching in the Moline community, Joe and Marjorie owned and operated the Corner Cafe for more than 13 years.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Ferguson-Spease Post #344 and St. Mary’s Church in Moline, Kansas.
He is survived by his sons, Gary of Bettendorf, Iowa and Carl of Arkansas City; his daughters, Carolyn Gonzalez of Bedford, New York, Donella Green of Neodesha, Nancy Crowell of Moline, Janice Winters of Derby, Marty Ware of Moline, Linda Sinnett of Lenexa and Dana Denton of Howard; a brother, John Brogan of Coffeyville; 19 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; a son, Patrick Lee Brogan; his parents and two brothers, Gene and Richard.
The rosary service was held at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2002 and the funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2002, both at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Moline with Father Edward J. Steinberger officiating. Wanda Mills was the organist with Sarah Crowell singing the traditional hymns “Be Not Afraid” and “Here I Am, Lord”, and “Love Me” by Collin Raye. The casket bearers were Brandon Brogan, Dan Brogan, Ian Denton, Tyson Denton, Brad Ward, Adam Ware, and Ryan Ware. Military funeral honors were conducted by American Legion Ferguson-Spease Post #344 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery south of Moline. A memorial has been established with the Pat Brogan Memorial Scholarship Fund. Contributions may be left with the First National Bank of Howard or the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. MARJORIE L. BROGAN
MOLINE — Marjorie Lucine Brogan 76, of Moline, died Friday at her home.
Rosary service was scheduled for 7 p.m. today and the requiem Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, both at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Moline. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Moline. A memorial has been established with the Trisha Miller Benefit Fund. Contributions may be left with the Howard State Bank, Howard or Moline offices, or with Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
She was born on Aug. 12, 1918, at Moline to Ray Alfred and Marie (Walker) Nicholson. She grew up in Moline and graduated from Moline High School in 1937. After attending Wichita Business College, she moved to Howard and worked for six years with the Agriculture Conservation office.
She married Joseph Leonard Brogan on April 12, 1942, at Moline. They lived several years in Wichita and Pratt before moving to Grenola in 1949 and Moline in 1961. They owned and operated the Corner Cafe in Moline for 13 years.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Mother’s Club, Extension Homemakers Unit and St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband; three sons, Gary Brogan of Moline, Ill., Carl Brogan of Arkansas City and Patrick Brogan of Wichita; seven daughters, Carolyn Gonzalez of Bedford, N.Y., Donella Green of Neodesha, Nancy Crowell of Longton, Janice Winters of Derby, Marjorie Ware of Moline, Linda Sinnett of Lenexa and Dana Denton of Howard; one brother, Don Nicholson of Godfrey, Ill.; two sisters, Dorotha Emery of Pebble Beach, Calif;, and Jetta Shaw of Sand Springs, Okla.; 19 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; four step grandchildren; and four step-greatgrandchildren.
MRS. CORA N. BROTHERTON
LONGTON - Cora Norma “Babe” Brotherton, 68, retired cosmetologist, of Longton, died Aug. 9, 1995, at her home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Longton United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jim Mitchell will officiate. Burial will be in the Longton Cemetery.
Memorials have been established with the Longton United Methodist Church and the American Cancer Society. Contributions may be made through Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard, which has charge of arrangements.
Brotherton was born Feb. 25, 1927, in LaFontaine, the daughter of Don Carlos and Della Elizabeth (Hayden) Fulk. She attended rural school in eastern Elk County and graduated from Longton High School in 1945.
She married Emmett Leroy Brotherton March 15, 1945, in Wichita. They lived in Longton, Wichita, Colorado, Oregon and Oklahoma. She made a home for her family in Shawnee, Okla., and Bethany, Okla., for many years.
She graduated from cosmetology college in Oklahoma City in 1968. After her husband’s retirement in 1970, they returned to Longton, where he died June 13, 1976.
She owned and operated Babe’s Beauty Shop in Longton from 1985 to 1994 when she retired. She remained active in the Longton Chamber of Commerce and the Longton Senior Center and was a member of the Longton United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her sons, Terry Brotherton, Edmond, Okla., and Tony Brotherton, Oklahoma City; her daughter. Ann Valatta, Caney; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
MRS. BERNICE J. BROWN
Bernice Josephine Brown passed away Tuesday. October 15, 1996, at Lees Summit Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. She was 77 years of age. Bernice was born October 22, 1918 in Alliance, NE. to Robert Oscar and Pearl (Dobson) White. She moved to Kansas with her family at an early age, and grew to womanhood in the Atlanta, KS. area.
After graduating from high school Bernice attended college and became a licensed practical nurse. In 1946. she married Thomas Clay Brown. He preceded her in death in 1994.
Bernice lived in several locations across the nation, and lived the last twenty years in Lee’s Summit, She devoted her life to the nurshing profession and caring for family.
She is survived by her sons, Bob Thomason of Pierce City. MO., Paul Brown of Lee’s Summit, MO., and Duane Brown and David Brown, both of Pleasant Hill, MO. ten grandchildren, eight great— grandchildren, and several additional relatives. She was preceded in death by two sons, J.C. Brown and Calvin Brown.
Graveside services were held Saturday, October 19, 1996, at Greenlawn Cemetety in Grenola, KS. with Rev. Wallace Wartick of the Grenola Christian Church officiating. A memorial has been established with the Grenola Christian Church. Contributions may he left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. JAMES H. BROWN - Submitted by L. Morgan
James H. Brown died at his home six miles west of Howard on Tuesday, January 27th, 1903, after an illness of but a few days.
He had been a resident of this county since 1883 and was one of our most highly respected citizens. He was born at White Hall, Indiana, March 18th, 1828 and lived there until 1882 when he removed to LaBette county, this State.
In 1852 he was married to Cynthia Harrah, who died two years later leaving a son, Charles, who also died at seventeen years of age. In 1859 he was married to Eliza Raper and of this marriage there were born eight chidren among them being A.L. Brown and Mrs. A.O. Perry of this city. He was always a faithful and consistent member of the Presbyterian church having been reared in the old Seceeder church, one of the denominatins out of which the United Presbyterian grew.
The family, friends, and community have lost one whose life was inspiring in its simplicity, honesty and uprightness, and its unselfish devotion to those he loved. The remains were taken to White Hall, Indiana, and laid away in the old cemetery near his birthplace and where are buried his father, mother and all his friends who have gone before.
Jimmie C. “J.C.” Brown, of Garland, Texas, died while on a vacation trip to Alaska on June 30, 2003. He was buried in Restland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas on July 3, 2003.
J. C. was born to Aaron Merle and Lela (Steward) Brown on Sept. 18, 1941 in Grenola, Kan.
J. C. grew up in Sedan and graduated from Sedan High School and Coffeyville Junior College.
He is survived by his wife, Janis (Simpson) Brown, two children, Jay Kevin Brown and his wife, Jenny, Jana Lynn (Brown) Pearcy and her husband, Don, and granddaughter, Jordan Pearcy, one sister, Janice Herndon, Garland, Texas and an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stephens, Sedan, Kan.
Darlene Winifred Bruner passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2001 at the William Newton Memorial Hospital in Winfield, Kansas. She was 77 years of age and a long time resident of Moline. Darlene was born on January 12, 1924 at Busby, Kansas to Harold and Winifred Etta (Sprague) Van Buskirk.
Her parents separated when Darlene was a young child and her mother remained in the Busby community where she supported Darlene and Darlene's sister, Mary "Jill" Florene, by teaching and working in the general store owned by Darlene's grandparents, Perry and Flora Sprague. Darlene attended school and grew up in the Busby community.
Darlene's early years were intertwined with various people of many different cultures, who mostly were recent immigrants from Europe. She was a good student and was active in the Busby 4-H Club and local school programs. Darlene enjoyed music and played the piano, as well as the violin.
When Darlene and her sister were ready for high school, her mother moved the family into Longton, Kansas where they lived with Darlene's aunt and uncle, Eunice and George Dame and their family. After graduating from Longton High School, Darlene enrolled in a teacher training program at Kansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg, Kansas. She earned a teaching certificate and returned to Elk County to teach in rural schools near Moline and later taught elementary school and music in the Moline Grade School.
On December 24, 1943, she married Frank Leroy Bruner at Moline, Kansas. She continued to teach in the Moline school system and returned to college several times to enhance her teaching skills. At Peabody College in Tennessee, Darlene qualified as a special consultant in visual and auditory learning programs for the handicapped. Following this trai