Howard Courant-Citizen - December 16, 1965
MR. JOHN H. EAGLIN - Submitted by L. Morgan
John Hobart Eaglin, 64, of rural Grenola, died Sunday at 1:45 a.m. at his home.
He was born August 14, 1901, at Grenola, to Henry E. and Mary Baughman Eaglin. Mr. Eaglin was a farmer and stockman.
Survivors include the widow, Bertha, of the home; the father, Henry Eaglin, of Moline; three sons, John Jr., of Wichita; Edwin of Grenola, and Merle of Winfield; two daughters, Joyce and Janice of the home; five sisters, Mrs. James Street of Moline; Mrs. Glen Neubecker of Grenola; Mrs. Robert Walker of Cherryvale; Mrs. W.M. Radcliff of Wichita and Mrs.___ Lawhawn of Bellflower, California. Three grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Watt Funeral Home, Moline. Interment was in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard.
MR. WILLIAM EARLE - Submitted by Dan Durbin
William Earle was born in Michigan, September 22, 1866, and died at his home near Moline, Kansas, March 26, 1930, aged 63 years, 6 months and 4 days.
While still a small boy his parents came to Northern Kansas. Not long after their coming the parents both died and at an early age William had to begin to earn his own living. After coming into manhood he came to Longton, Kansas, and on March 11, 1890, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Stewart of that place. They moved to Baileyville. While residing there two children were born to them. They are Mrs. Mabel Hammerberg of Atkinson, Nebraska, and George Earle of Moline, Kansas. Shortly after the birth of George they moved back to Longton and in a few months the mother died.
On June 4, 1902, Mr. Earle was united in marriage to Margaret Elizabeth Stewart and they came to Moline to make their home. Here four children were born. They are Mrs. Thelma Temple and Paul Earle of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Opal Samms of Stockton, Kansas, and Mrs. Maxine Larkin of Moline, Kansas. All the children came home to attend the funeral except Paul who was unable to come.
Besides the wife and children, ten grandchildren and many neighbors and friends mourn his death.
He was a kind and loving husband and father, and his death came as a great shock to his family and the community as he was apparently in good health until a few days before he died.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Saturday afternoon, March 29, at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by the pastor Rev. O. W. Dewey, after which interment was made in the Longton cemetery.
MR. BRUCE EDWARD ECKLAND
Bruce Edward Eckland, age 92, a longtime resident of rural Howard, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the Harry Hynes Hospice Unit in Wichita.
He was born on Feb. 1, 1919 in Wichita the son of Paul and Katherine Eckland. Bruce served in the United States Array during World War II. On Feb. 9, 1941, he married Jean Madeline Mason in Wichita.
Bruce and Jean lived in Wichita before moving to their farm west of Howard. He attended the Assembly of God Church in Sedan and the Flint Hills Assembly of God Church in Howard for many years. Bruce was a member of the American Legion Carter Rader Post #149 and Hope Lodge #155 AF & AM in Howard.
Bruce is survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Charles and Jo Pumroy of Wichita; two nieces, Katie Huaroto of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Mary Cobble of Wichita; one nephew Chuck Pumroy of Tampa, Fla., and two great nieces, Shelley Crawford and Becky Walden both of Eureka Springs, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jean Eckland on March 23, 2003 and one brother Paul "Bud" Eckland.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 27, 2011 at Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, with Pastor Robin Haines officiating. Interment was at the Grace Lawn Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial contributions to the American Legion Scholarship Fund and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.coun-trysidefh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside - Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.
MRS. SUSIE J. ECKLAND - Submitted by L. Morgan
Susie Jean Eckland, age 65, a resident of Eagle Rock, Mo., passed away at her home Sunday. Oct. 17, 2010.
She was born on Aug. 29, 1945 in Wichita, the daughter of Clarence Hall and Jo (Mason) Hall.
Susie was a graduate of South High School in Wichita. On Nov. 12, 1965 Susie was united in marriage to Richard Clay Eckland in Wichita. Susie and Richard were business owners, and she was a business woman for more than 30 vears.
She was a member of the First Assembly of Cod in Eureka Springs, Ark. Susie also enjoyed sewing, quilting, reading and cooking.
She is survived by two daughters: Shelley Crawford and husband Daniel and Becky Walden and husband Rodney; all of Eureka Springs. Ark.; her mother and stepfather Jo and Charles Pumroy of Wichita; three siblings: Katie Huaroto of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Mary Jayne Cobble of Wichita, Chuck Pumroy of Tampa, Fla.; and four grandchildren. Susie was preceded in death by her husband. Richard Eckland.
Graveside funeral services were held Friday. Oct. 22, 2010 at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard with Pastor Robin Haines officiating.
MR. JOHN EDWARD - Submitted by L. Morgan
Died--At his home near Upola, Monday, January 26, 1903, Mr. John Edward, aged 83 years. he was highly repsected by all his neighbors, who deeply sympathize with the bereaved family.---Longton News.
MR. KENNETH L. EDWARDS
Kenneth LaVaughn Edwards passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at his home in Elk Falls, Kansas. He was 63 years of age. Kenneth was born on March 8, 1938 near Severy, Kansas to Merrell Montgomery and Bonnie Isabel (Troutman) Edwards. He lived with his family at several locations in southeast Kansas and attended elementary school at Elk Falls, Chanute and Moline. Kenneth graduated from Elk Falls Elgin School on May 23, 1956.
On October 30, 1956, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in Okinawa and Vietnam. Kenneth married Sachiko Kuda at Naha, Okinawa on October 20, 1959 and to this union was born one son and four daughters. He served as a Gunnery Sergeant and Personnel Administrative Chief until retiring from the Marine Corps on April 30, 1976 and moving to Elk Falls. In 1980, Kenneth began working as a butcher for locker plants in Moline, Howard, Neodesha and Caney. He was proud of his work at the lockers and enjoyed the people he worked for.
Kenneth served as city councilman of Elk Falls from 1977 until 1981. In 1983, he was elected Mayor of Elk Falls and held that position until 1991 when he became city treasurer. On May 24, 1992, he was baptized into the unamended Christadeiphian Ecciesia faith at Osage Hills Park, Oklahoma and was a member of the Longton Christadeiphian Ecciesia.
He is survived by his wife, Sachiko; his son, Daniel of Fall River; his daughters, Barbara Cannon and Sherile Folk, both of Longton, Sandra Tuck of Elk Falls and Loretta Arnold of Yates Center; his brothers, Steve Edwards of Elk Falls and Ronnie Edwards of Longton; his sisters, Kay Claytor, Jo Vestal and Lotus McDow, all of Longton, Ginger Cooley and Ginny Mechtley, both of Elk Falls and Robbie Hanks of Howard; 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. His parents and two sisters, Marty Edwards and Patty Marrs preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2001 at the Elk Valley School Gymnasium in Longton with Brother Mike Jones and Brother Arlen Slavens officiating. Bennie Holtsclaw sang "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace". The pallbearers were Timothy Cooley, Jason Edwards, Richard Hanks, Bud Kill, Ricky Kill and Mack Kill. The honorary pallbearers were Robert Arnold, Randall Cannon, Austin Edwards, Matthew Edwards, Ryan Edwards, Michael Folk, Samuel Folk, Tony Tuck and Aaron Wolff.
Interment was held in the Elk Falls Cemetery at Elk Falls, Kansas. A memorial has been established with the Longton Christadeiphian Ecclesia.
Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. WILLIAM EDWARDS
William 'Bill' Edwards, 86, of Grants Pass, Ore., died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Highland Home Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A memorial service was held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Calvary Lutheran Church, with Janelle Aldrich-Dale, Pastor, officiating. Private Interment was at Eagle Point National Cemetery.
Edwards was born Jan. 22, 1923, in Cherryvale, Kan. He graduated from Moline High School with the Class of 1940.
MR. WAYNE L. EGBERT
Wayne Leston Egbert passed away Sunday, December 23, 1990 at the Regency Health Care Center in Eureka. He was 79 years of age. Wayne was born on May 9, 1911 at Langdon, Kansas in Reno County, to John and Ellizabeth Shear Egbert. He was the youngest of nine children, and grew to manhood in Reno County. After graduating from high school, Wayne moved to Ulysses, Kansas where he began farming.
On August 18, 1934 he married Amy Lee Baird at Marysville, Kansas, and to this union were born two daughters, Jeannette and Bettie.
During his life, Wayne and his family lived in Wichita, where he was employed by the Boeing Aircraft Company. In 1958 they moved to Douglass, Kansas where Wayne began farming. In July of 1974, he retired from farming and they moved to Severy. Amy preceded him in death in June of 1975, and Wayne continued to make his home in Severy. On December 10, 1975, he united in marriage with Dorothy Fern Phelps Howard at the 13th Street Baptist Church in Eureka. Wayne and Dorothy enjoyed traveling in their motor home, and lived many pleasurable years together. He has been a resident of the Regency Health Care Center during the past year.
Wayne was raised near the Ninescah River and became an avid fisherman throughout his life. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Wayne served on the Board of Directors, and was a founder, of the Severy Senior Center and was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Severy United Methodist Church for several years.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of the home, two daughters, Jeannette Nye of Atchison, Kansas and Bettie Duerksen of Rose Hill, Kansas, two step-sons, L.R. Howard of Pineville, Oregon and Dean Howard of Costa Mesa, California, a sister Mary Simonson of Riverside, California, three grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren, six greatgrandchildren and fifteen stepgreat grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Amy, his parents, four brothers, ...
Services were held December 26, 1990 at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with Rev. Gary Parsons of the Howard United Mehodist Church officiating. Mrs. Helen Vinette was the organist with Mrs. Barbara Greenwood singing “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “Rock of Ages”. The casket bearers were Carl Arndt, Brad Helms, Don Helms, Jim Helms, Randy Paxton and Robert Vinette. Honorary casket bearers were Donnie Miller, Dallas Webster, Donald Young and Gary Coleman. Interment was held in Grace Lawn Cemetery at Howard. A memorial has been established with the American Heart Association, contributions can be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements arc being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. JERRY L. ELDER - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD--- Jerry Leroy Elder, 72, longtime resident of rural Howard, died Feb. 24, 2006, at the Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado.
Services were 11 a.m., Feb. 27 at Zimmerman Funeral Home. Pastor Robin Haines officiated. Burial was in Cresco Cemetery.
Elder was born Nov. 17, 1933, at Salina, to John Oliver and Effie Mae (Norris) Elder. He moved with his family to Elk County at an early age and attended rural Elk County school. He worked at Boeing Aircraft Co. in Wichita during the mid 1950s.
On May 31, 1956, he married Mary Ellen Coffman at Wichita. They had made their home on the family farm north of Howard since 1958. Elder was a rancher throughout his life. He was also a millwright, carpenter, pipefitter and welder in commercial and defense construction work. He became disabled in 1977, due to a work-related accident and returned to operating his ranch. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Severy and Howard, the Wichita Consistory and Shrine and the Millwright Union of Wichita. Elder served several years as minister of the Full Gospel of Raith in Piedmont.
His wife died Jan. 18, 1995.
He is survived by his sons, Jerry L. Elder Jr., Ron Elder and Thomas Elder, his daughters, Donna Elder and Effie Winn; four sisters, Mary Martin, Alice Williams, Effie Mae Wasser and Betty Tapley; four granddaughters and one great-grandson.
MRS. MARY E. ELDER
Mary Ellen Elder passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 1995 at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka. She was 60 years of age. She was born on March 26, 1934 at Bentley, Kansas to Raymond Funston and Margaret Ellen (Davis) Coffman. She attended school in Sedgwick, Kansas and graduated from Valley Center High School.
Mary was employed at Boeing Aircraft Company in Wichita, until 1956. On May 31, 1956 she married Jerry L. Elder at Wichita. They made their home on a farm northwest of Howard throughout their lives. Mary was a devoted wife and dedicated her life to caring for her family.
She was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter #5 in Newton. At an early age Mary joined the Christian Church in Valley Center and was a member of the Full Gospel Chapel of Faith at Piedmont, Kansas.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry of rural Howard; three sons, Jerry L. Jr. and his wife Debbie of Gridley, and Ron and Thomas of the home; two daughters, Donna of the home and Effie of El Dorado and two grandchildren, Angie and Jenny Elder of Gridley. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Wavern.
Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 1995 at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with Rev. Ted D. Davis of the Longton Baptist Church officiating. Mrs. Genie Willhite was the organist with Leroy Jordan singing "The Eastern Gate" and Effie Elder singing “Build My Mansion.” The casket bearers were Gordon Buffalow, Skip Encell, Steve Gerkin, Fred Preston, Minard Monical and Dean Ward. Interment was held in Cresco Cemetery, north of Howard. A memorial has been established with the Union Rescue Mission, 130 N. St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas 67202. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with ih the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. JOHN F. ELLIOTT - Submitted by L. Morgan
John Franklin Elliott died at his home in this city on Tuesday. March 28th, at 2:30 p.m.
Mr. Elliott was born in Decatur county, Indiana on the 5th day of January 1853; age 63 years, two months, 23 days.
He came to Kansas in the spring of 1873, settling in Montgomery County, and later he came to Elk County, and made Howard his home until he was called to his eternal home.
Brother Elliott professed faith in Christ as his personal Savior several years ago and united with the First Baptist church of this city. He was married to Josephine Jones on July 3, 1881, to this union three children were born, two boys and one girl, two of them dying in their infancy; and in 1901 the death angel visited the home and bore the mother away.
In 1904 Mr Elliott was married to Louise Bailey, to this union one child was born.
In his death he leaves a wife, one son, William Franklin of this county, and one little daughter, Gladys, four brothers, viz; J. A. and William Elliott of Elk City, Robert of Colorado Springs, and J. W. Elliott, of Augusta, Kansas, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his death.
The funeral service was conducted by his pastor, O. L. Weir, in the First Baptist church on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and his body was laid to rest in Grace Lawn cemetery.
May the Heavenly Father comfort the sorrowing ones.
MRS. NELLIE MARIE ELLIOTT
Nellie Marie Elliott passed away Saturday, October 14, 2000, at Howard twilight Manor Nursing Home in Howard, Kansas, where she had resided for the past two years. She was 83 years of age and a long time resident of Sedan and Peru, Kansas. Nellie was born on December 7, 1916 at Sedan, Kansas to Frank and Barbara Christian, where she graduated from Sedan High School.
She married Ervin Elliott at Sedan, Kansas and to this union was born a son, Donald Ray Elliott, and a daughter, Barbara Delozier.
Nellie worked at the Peru School Cafeteria and was Postmaster of Peru before retiring. Nellie was a former member of the Rebecca Lodge and was active in 4-H in her younger years.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Delozier, of Houston, TX, grandchildren, Terry Blackburn of Tulsa, OK and Joan Kane of Bartlesville, OK and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin, son, Donald Ray and her parents.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2000, at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, KS with Rev. Robin Haines officiating.
MR. OTHO ELLIOTT
Otho Elliott, son of Samuel and Nancy Elliott, was born in Champaign County, Illinois on January 21, 1871, and died at his farm home north of Howard, Kansas, on January 3, 1944, at the age of 71 years, 11 months and 12 days. He came to Kansas with his parents in 1879. They settled in the PawPaw school district on a claim. Since coming to Kansas he has spent his entire life in the community north of Howard and resided for the past 32 years on his farm north of town.
He was united in marrige to Hallie Tesh in 1904. He leaves to mourn his going, his faithful wife; one daughter; Aline Elliott, Normal, Illinois; one son, Erwin of Howard; two step-daughters, Mrs. E. G. Rickman, Dean, Montana, and Mrs. C. B. Westwood, Eureka, Kansas; two sisters, Mrs. Nile Hansson, Chicago, Illinois; and Mrs. A. L. Frailey, Howard; two grandchildren, Barbara Aline and Donald Ray Elliott and his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Erwin Elliott.
Funeral services were held from the Moon Funeral Chapel, Thursday, January 6, 1944, at 3:00 p.m., conducted by Rev. Merritt W. Faulkner. Music was a duet by Mrs. Phillip Taylor and Ben A. Eby, and a solo by Mr. Eby, accompanied by Mrs. C. A. Barnett. Pall bearers were, Henry Kling, Ned Smith, Leon Garison, Louis Hebb, Frank Simons, Curtis Rutherford. Interment was in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, Kansas.
MR. JESSIE ELLIS
Jessie Ellis died October 24, 1984, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Fredonia, Kansas, at the age of 76 years. She was born on July 3, 1908, at Huntsville, Arkansas, to Joe and Minerva Holman Holland. Jessie was educated and lived the early years of her life in the Huntsville area.
In 1944, she moved her family to Kansas where they made their home. On February 13, 1946, she united in marriage with George F. Ellis at Columbus, Kansas, and they made their home on a farm near Severy. He preceded Jessie in death in 1968. Jessie was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting along with crochet work in her spare time. She was also fond of playing card games with her friends. Jellie was an active member of the Lend-ahand Club in Severy and the Jolly Neighbors of Howard. She is survived by a son, Vern Snow of Marysville, Kansas; three daughters Lillian Taylor of Independence, Missouri, Vivian Burton of Las Vegas, Nevada and Charlene Johnson of Sévery, Kansas; one brother; two sisters; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 26, 1984, at the Zimmerman Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Lynn of the Howard United Methodist Church officiating. Mrs. Velette Smith was the organist with musical selections of “Beyond The Sunset” and “In The Garden.” The casket bearers were Waldo Gray, Tom Church, Larry Taylor, James Taylor, Clarence Lister, and Howard Baughman. Interment was held in Southlawn Cemetery at Severy. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. The funeral services were arranged with the Zimmerman Funrral Home of Howard.
MR. KENNETH H. ELLIS
Kenneth H. Ellis, 80, retired supermarket manager and Boeing employee, of Arkansas City, died March 14, 1996, in his home.
The Rosary will be recited at 8 tonight in Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Moline.
Memorials have been established with the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Roof Fund and American Heart Association. Contributions may he given through the funeral home.
Ellis was born May 16, 1915, at Longton, the son of George W. and Grace B. (Cruise) Ellis. He was raised in Longton and attended local schools.
On April 18, 1936, he married Opal I. Hill in Wichita. They lived in Wichita and Wellington before moving in 1941 to Arkansas City. She died on Aug. 31, 1985.
In Arkansas City, they owned and operated Ellis Grocery Store on North Summit Street. He later became manager of Safeway in Arkansas City. In the early 1960s, he went to work for the Boeing Co., from which he retired after 20 years’ service.
Ellis was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the senior citizen group and Heritage Club.
Survivors include two sons, Wayne K. Ellis and Verliand K. Ellis, both of Arkansas City; his companion, Elva Sweely, Arkansas City; two sisters, Betty Gibson, Arkansas City, and Vera Wallace, Longton: three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
MR. SHERIDAN Z. ELLSWORTH - Submitted by L. Morgan
Sheridan Z. Ellsworth was born March 31, 1845 in Franklin County, New York. Died at Moline, Kansas, October 3, 1916, age 71 years, 6 months, and 2 days.
He came to Kansas and settled at Moline in 1884. Was married to Florence Bersee December 23, 1870. They have one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Webb of Moline, Kansas.
He united with the Congregational church in his early young manhood. after coming to Moline he joined the Methodist Episcopal and was superintendent of the Sunday school for 25 years. He loved his church and was loved by his church. His splendid example and Christian influence will not soon be forgotten.
He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America at the time of his death. He leaves a daughter and many other realitives and friends to mourn their loss. To Brother Ellsworth as given immediate consummate, eternal gain. But the family has lost a loved presence, the church a faithful and respected member, the community a true and honored citizen.
MR. DEAN N. ELSHEIMER
GRENOLA — Dean Newton Elsheimer, 79, retired carpenter, of Grenola, died June 17, 1995, at Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Greenlawn Cemetery, Grenola. The Rev. Larry Bowyer will officiate. Cremation has taken place.
Memorials have been established for the Grenola United Methodist Church and the Elk Manor Nursing Home, Moline. Contributions may be made through Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard, which has charge of arrangements.
Elsheimer was born June 22, 1915, at Severy, the son of Jess Clarence and Iva Mary (O’Neal) Elsheimer. He was raised in Kansas and Oklahoma and graduated from high school in Bartlesville, Okla.
He worked at Cessna Aircraft in Wichita until entering the U.S. Navy July 30, 1943. After serving his country during World War II, he returned to work for Cessna in Wichita and later moved to Rhode Island.
He married Ruth Inzie McLeod May 29, 1948, in Warwick, R.I. They made their home in Rhode Island where he was employed as a commercial carpenter at Bowerman Brothers for more than 35 years. After he retired, they moved to Grenola in December 1978.
He was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons and remained a member of the United brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Providence Local 94, for more than 40 years.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Elshcimer, Grenola; two brothers, Clifford Elsheirner, Tulsa; and Marvin Elsheimer, Dorset, England; and a half-sister, Ruby Evans, Bartlesville, Okla.
MRS. ELVA ELSHEIMER
Elva Mae Elsheimer passed away on Monday, June 10, 2002 in Gastonia, North Carolina while attending an Elsheimer family reunion in Locust, North Carolina. She was 89 years of age, a current resident of Pampa, Texas and was formerly of Grenola, Kansas. Elva was born on November 10, 1912 at Wauneta, Kansas to Andrew Johnson and Lona E. (Canon) Richards. She attended school and grew to womanhood in Elk and Chautauqua Counties in Kansas.
On May 12, 1931, the day she graduated from high school, Elva married Philip A. Elsheimer at Grenola, Kansas. Elva was a loving wife and mother, and dedicated her life to making a home for her family in the Grenola community. After the death of her husband on July 4, 1986, she moved to Pampa, Texas to be near her children.
Elva was a member of the Grenola Christian Church and attended Calvary Assembly of God in Pampa, Texas.
She is survived by her daughters, Eleanor Mercer and her husband Bill of Amarillo, Texas and Phyllis Harden and her husband Gale of Pampa, Texas; her son, Philip Elsheimer and his wife Phyllis of Pampa, Texas; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and two grandsons, Glen Mercer and Randall Harden.
Funeral services were held at 10:00a.m. Friday, June 14, 2002 at the Grenola Christian Church in Grenola, Kansas with Rev. Bill Sparks of Union Church in Spearman, Texas and Pastor Wallace Wartick officiating. Philip Elsheimer sang "Unto The Hills” and “Beulah Land”. The casket bearers were members of her family. Interment was held in Greenlawn Cemetery at Grenola. A memorial has been established with Grenola Christian Church. Contributions may he left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. RUTH I. ELSHEIMER
SEDAN, Kan. - Ruth Inzie Elsheimer passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004 at the Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan, Kan. She was 88 years of age and a former resident of Grenola. Ruth was born on Jan. 12, 1916 at East Providence. RI to Robert Burton and Inzie Vaughn (Rathbun) McLeod. She grew to womanhood in Cranston, RI and graduated from Cranston High School in 1935. Ruth later attended two years at Edwards Secretarial School and three years at the Rhode Island School of Design.
On May 29, 1948, she married Dean Newton Elsheimer at Warwick, RI. Ruth and Dean made their home in Warwick until they retired and moved to Grenola, Kan. in December of 1978. Dean preceded her in death on June 17, 1995.
Ruth was a longtime member of the Providence Handicraft Club in Rhode Island. She was a member of the Elk County Extension Home Unit and the Grenola United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her sister, Charlotte Stone, Latham, NY; four nieces, Cynthia Alair and Marjorie Barrows, both of Latham, NY, Charlotte Aiken, Massena, NY and June Kiper, Tulsa, Okla. and a brother-in-law, Clifford Elsheimer, Tulsa, Okla. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and two brothers.
Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, at the Grenola United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Loftin officiating. Private interment was held at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola.
A memorial has been established with the Pleasant Valley Manor at Sedan, Kan. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. MARY C. EMO
Funeral services were held Novemher 27 for Mrs. Mary Emo of Madera, California. Survivors are two sons, Darrel and Leon, Madera; one sister, Mrs. John Hopper, Grenola: one brother, Ben Camp, Moline, and three grandsons.
MRS. SARAH ALICE ENGLISH - Submitted by Dan Durbin
ALICE ENGLISH DIES
Mrs. Alice English, 83 passed away at Sedan Wednesday, October 4, 1950.
Funeral services will be held at the Rarick Chapel in Moline, Friday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m. Interment in Moline cemetery.
From the MOLINE ADVANCE Oct. 12, 1950
SARAH ALICE ENGLISH
Sarah Alice Barker was born December 26, 1867 at Ruble, Mo. She was married to William Mead on April 6, 1896 in Ellington, Mo.
To this union were born three children, two sons and one daughter. William preceded her in death. Later she was married to Allen English of Cimarron, Kansas. She came to Moline in 1911 and made her home here until she was taken to the Capps Nursing Home in Sedan, Kansas in March of 1949 where she resided until the time of her passing on October 4, 1950 at 5 p. m. at the age of 83 years, 9 months and 4 days.
In her passing she leave to mourn her loss, two sons, Marcelle Mead of Wichita, Charles E. Mead of Moline, and one Daughter, Fannie Hull of Wichita, 10 grandchildren and 10 geat grandchildren besides her many friends.
Funeral services were held on Friday, October 6, 1950 at 2:00 p. m. at the Rarick Mortuary, Moline, Kans. The Rev. R. L. McKaughan conducted the service. Interment was at the Moline cemetery.
MR. ALBERT ERDMAN - Submitted by L. Morgan
NIGHT MARSHALL OF LONGTON WAYLAID AND KILLED
Albert Erdman, Age 60, Victim of Cold-blooded Murder
Early Tuesday morning the body of Albert Erdman, age 60, was found lying in the street at Longton. He had been shot through the body and evidently had died instantly. Examination of the surroundings indicated that the shot had been fired by some one who laid in wait between two buildings and shot as the marshal walked by. The marshal had two guns on him, but had not fired a shot. An empty shell from the killer's gun was picked up, and may prove a clue in the the mystery. Citizens heard three shots fired and believe two were from a rifle and one from a shotgun.
The case is surrounded by mystery as no robbery was committed and there would appear to be no motive or cause for the cold-blooded killing.
Erdman was 60 years of age, a widower, and the son of Albert Erdman, a pioneer of Elk Falls neighborhood. He had resigned as marshal and that was to have been his last night on duty.
MRS. IDA B. ERDMAN - Submitted by L. Morgan
Ida Bell Wicker was born in Christian county, Illinois, November 10, 1872, and departed this life in Longton, Kansas, at 5:20 p.m., Sunday, February 22, 1925, aged 52 years 3 months and 12 days. With her parents she came to Elk county when quite young, and received her educatin in the rural school of their district. She was married to Albert Erdman November 12, 1895 at Howard, Kansas. To this union were born three children, a daughter dying in infancy; two sons, Phil, now living in Alliance, Ohio, and Walter, who is in the home with his father. These sons were with their mother at the time of her passing and with their father mourn the departure of their loved one.
Mrs. Erdman also leaved six brothers and one sister to grieve that she can no longer meet with them in their family reunions.
Mrs. Erdman had been a patient sufferer for the past two years. She was a faithful wife and mother, an affectionate sister, a good neighbor and a true friend and will be greatly missed in the community, not only in Longton, but also in Elk Falls, where the family formerly resided. To her sister, she stated very recently that she was ready to go, and her friends look forward to a happy reunion in the land where no partings ever come.
The funeral services took place in the M.E. church in Elk Falls, Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m., conducted by Newton Hill, a friend of the family. The music was arranged by Mrs. R.C. Hutcheson. There was a large gathering of friends to pay tribute to her memory. Beautiful floral tributes were place upon the casket. Interment in Elk Falls cemetery, where the earthly remains of so many friends and oved ones of the family have been laid away to await the Resurrection morning.
MR. WILLIE D. B. ERVIN
Willie D. B. “Duke” Ervin, died at his home near Severy on Thursday, May 16, at the age of 66. He was born June 13, 1924 at Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the youngest son of Oscar Robert and Ida Ann Eller Ervin.
After spending his childhood years in the Skiatook, OK area, he enlisted in the U. S. Army, serving during World War II. Upon completion of his service, Willie was united in marrriage to Norman Jean McGlaughlin on October 20, 1947. Six children were born to this union.
In 1963 the family moved to Severy where Willie and his family owned and operated Ervin’s Cafe and Service Station. He was also a rancher and stockman. Upon his retirement, Willie enjoyed taking care of his old-time companion, his horse, Yeller. Other interests he enjoyed were gardening, dancing and playing cards.
Survivors include his friend and companion, Dorothy Fischer of Severy. 2 daughters: Peggy Chaffain, Hartford, KS. and Sue Ann Grundy of Severy; 4 sons: Rockie and Randy, both of Severy, Rusty of Waverly and Ronnie of El Dorado; 14 Grandchildren; and 1 brother: Dean Ervin of Skiatook, OK. Willie was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Bennie, and a sister Evah Ridenour.
Funeral services were held at the Severy United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 18, with the Reverend Gary Parsons officiating. Music selections were performed by Leroy Jordan, Soloist and Jessie Landford, Organist. Serving as Casket Bearers were, John Lawrence, Gary Knight, Hershell Grundy, Jim Becker, Doug Gugler, Wiford Harris, Jr. Interment followed in the Cresco Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by Campbell-Kelly Funeral Home of Eureka.
A memorial has been established in his name with the Ronald McDonald House, Kansas City. Contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home.
MR. CLIFFORD H. ERWIN
Clifford H. Erwin of Wichita passed away March 14, 1993. He was 80 years of age. Clifford was born to Odes and Hazel (Hayworth) Erwin on June 29, 1912.
Clifford was a retired sheet metal mechanic for Cessna Aircraft Corp.
On February 1, 1933, Cliffford married Helen Austin in Eureka. To this union two sons were born.
Survivors are his wife, Helen of the home; sons, Clyde W. of LaVerne, Ca., and Darrel A. of Wichita; two brothers, Don of South Lake, TX., and Odes of Clovis, CA.; three sisters, Flossic Austin of Chanute; Mary Plog of Lodi, CA., and Helen Campbell of Hemet, CA. He was preceded in death by a sister, Goldic Cummins in Oct. of 1989.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association at 2100 E. Douglas in Wichita, KS. 67214.
The Funeral Services were Thursday, March 17, 1993 at 1 p.m. at the Resthaven Mortuary Chapel in Wichita. Interment was at the Resthavcn Gardens of Memory. Arrangements were made by Resthaven Mortuary Inc. of Wichita.
MRS. BEULA H. ESCH
Beula H. Esch passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2003 at the Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline, Kan. She was 95 years of age and a long time resident of the Moline area. Beula was born on Jan. 28, 1907, at Silverdale, Kan., to John C. and Lulu Leola (Matthews) Hankins. She graduated from high school in 1926 at Arkansas City. After completing Normal training at Southwestern College in Winfield, Beula taught school for several years.
On May 14, 1930, she married Frank S. Esch at Arkansas City and to this union was born two daughters, Phyllis and Juanita. She was a loving wife and mother, and dedicated her life to caring for her family. They made their home in Dexter, Kan., after they were married and, in 1942, Beula and her family moved to Cedar Vale where they lived for seven years. In 1949, they moved to a ranch south of Moline which is still owned by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 8, 1963.
Beula was a member of the Sew and Sew Club, the Chatter and Stitch Club, an Extension Home Unit and the 49ers Square Dance Club. She attended the Moline Christian Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Phyllis Osbom and her husband Neal of Elk Falls and Juanita Hall and her husband Phil of Longmont, Colo.; a brother, Doyle Hankins and his wife Aletha of Arkansas City, five gràndchildrèn, Cheryl Dornesof Gridley, Frank Osborn and Fred Osborn, both of Joplin, Mo., Jim Hall of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Steve Hall of Keyes, Okla.; and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sisters, Helen Speer and Gladys Hoge; and a grandson, Paul Hall.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at the Moline Christian Church with Pastor Gary Boles officiating. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Winfield.
Memorials have been established with the Elk Manor Nursing Home and the Moline Christian Church. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. JUDITH E. ESPINOSA
Judith E. “Judy” Espinosa, age 71, a resident of Stafford, Kansas passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita.
She was born August 16, 1940 in Ponca City, Oklahoma the daughter of Bob and Iola Mae (Graves) Snow.
Judy worked as a cook in nursing homes at Moline and St. John, Kansas and at the Hoisington, Kansas Hospital. She was also a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and decorating cakes. Judy was an active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Pratt, Kansas.
On April 4, 1992 Judy was united in marriage to Jose A “Joe” Espinosa and he survives at their home. She is also survived by her children; Russell Karr of Wichita, Kansas, Dayna Bishop of Peck, Kansas, Rochelle Cox of Stafford, Kansas, Susan Seymour of Chicago, Illinois, Steven Karr of Stafford, Kansas and Jennifer McDow of Moline, Kansas, three stepsons; Joe Espinosa of Eureka, Kansas, John Espinosa of Great Bend, Kansas and Ted Espinosa of Otis, Kansas, one sister Debbie Dixon of Goddard, Kansas, 22 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Homer Neth, one infant son Robert and one brother Tom Snow.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Countryside Zimmerman Funeral Home with Rick Reeves officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will be at Cresco Cemetery north of Howard.
Family suggests contributions to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Pratt Remodeling Fund and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside - Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.
MR. GEORGE ESTEY - Submitted by L. Morgan
Died----At Union Center, Elk County, Kansas, on March 11th, 1882, of pneumonia, and congestion of the bowels, George Estey, aged 60 years, 3 months, and 9 days. Mr. Estey was born in New Brunswick, December 2nd, 1821, his parents emigrating to Miami county, Ohio, in 1822, where he lived until 22 years of age, when he went to California, remaining thirteen years working in the mines, during which time he met with the sad misfortune of the loss of his right arm, after that he returned to Missouri where he married Sarah J. Nett, in May 1868. He came to Elk county, Kansas in 1873, purchased a farm on Elk river, where he resided up to the time of his death. Mr. Estey died in the full triumph of faith in Christ, leaving a widow, two sons, and two daughters to mourn the death of an affectionate and loving husband and father. And we all feel that we have lost a kind neighbor and a good citizen. Brother Estey was united with the Regular Baptist Church in 1868 and on the 13th day of March 1882, his remains were followed to the Howard Cemetery by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. Funeral services were held at Union Center school house, March 26th, 1882. Isa.38, 1st verse: “Set thy house in order, for thou shalt die and not live.”
Hear what the voice from heaven proclaims
For all the pious dead,
Sweet is the Savior of their names
And soft their sleeping bed.
They die in Jesus and are bleat,
How kind their slumbers are;
From suffering and from sin released
And freed from every care.
Far from this world of toil and strife
They’re present with the Lord;
The labors of this mortal life
Had in a large reward.
MRS. THELMA J. EUBANKS
Thelma Juanita Eubanks, age 80, a resident of Moline and formerly of Howard, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.
Juanita was born in Stella, Mo., on July 31, 1928 the daughter of Archie and Mary (Hopkins) Sanders.
On Oct. 13, 1952, Juanita was united in marriage to Albert Franklin Eubanks at Bentonville, Ark. In February of 1964 Juanita and Albert moved to Howard where they owned and operated Eubank's Garage until their retirement in 1994. Juanita enjoyed making quilts, knitting, crocheting, reading, putting puzzles together, and being outdoors in her garden.
Juanita is survived by two sons; Albert Eubanks of Casper, Wyo., and Leroy Eubanks, two daughters; Thelma Welker of Channelview, Texas, and Mabel Lewis of Pittsburg, Kan., one step-son Johnny Eubanks of Joplin, Mo., two step-daughters; Bonnie Newcomer of Lawrence, Kan., and Cheryl Ann Thompson of Oronogo, Mo., three brothers; Wesley Sanders of Silsbee, Texas, Lester Sanders of Stella, Mo., and Jerry Sanders of Granby, Mo., two sisters Avanell Tipton and Christene Dunbar both of Neosho, Mo., eighteen grandchildren and numerous greatgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by both parents, her husband Albert on Oct. 31, 1995, and three brothers; Howard, James, and Kenneth.
Graveside funeral services were held Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard with Pastor Robin Haines officiating. Family suggests contributions to the Howard Library and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. JOHN W. EVANS
John Wilmer Evans, age 82, a resident of Howard, passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka. John was born on Aug. 30,1927 in Reading, Kan., the son of Lewellyn T. and Johanna (Moore) Evans.
John was a self employed logger. John enjoyed his work, liked to go fishing when he could and since he was young, he enjoyed gardening. On July 7,1952 he married Peggy J. VanNote in Eureka Springs, Ark. They raised five children and were married for 57 years until his death.
John is survived by his wife, Peggy J. Evans of their home in Howard; five sons, David Evans and his wife Kathy of Howard, Lloyd Evans and his wife Cynthia of Howard, John Wesley Evans and his wife Kathy of Joplin, Mo., Gary Evans and his wife Audrey of Wichita, Kevin Evans and his wife Lannie of Branson, Mo.; one sister Alice Summerfield of Muskogee, Okla.; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters, Barbara Peachin and Kathryn Curlee.
Cremation has been requested. The family will have an informal memorial service at the Cox Building (East Room) on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 receiving friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
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