Elk County Citizen - February 4, 1903
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. 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.
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.
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. 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. 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.
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.
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