MR. ROBERT W. FAIRBANKS
Robert "Rob" William Fairbanks of Ncodesha, was found deceased at his residence on Thursday, March 25, 2010, He was 30.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Neodesha under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Loran Fawcett Chapel. Father Stephen Thapwa will officiate. Interment will be in Elk Falls Cemetery in Elk Falls at 2:30 p.m.
The son of Carl Fairbanks and Connie (Cunningham) Hudson, he was born Aug. 21, 1979, in Independence. Rob graduated from Neodesha High School in 1998 where he lettered hi football and baseball. While a member of the Bluestreak football team, he was selected as the Most Valuable Defensive Player.
Rob attended Independence Community College, graduating with an Associates Degree in 2000. He later attended Kansas State University where he studied landscape architecture.
He was formerly a salesman for ADT Security in Tulsa, Okla., and a mortgage broker in Lawrence, Kan. While in junior high and high school, Rob showed his entrepreneurial spirit by operating his own lawn mowing service.
He was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church where he had served as an Altar Boy and had, at one time, maintained the church lawn.
Survivors include his father, Carl Fairbanks of Neodesha; his mother and step-father, Connie and Mike Hudson of Neodesha; one sister, Dr. Rachel Duncan and her husband Dr. Tun Duncan of Emporia; one brother, Jeff Hudson and his wife Glenda of Lantana, Texas; three nieces, Hannah, Natalie and Morgan; and two nephews, Piercen and Seth.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Fairbanks; his grandparents, Neva and Robert Cunningham; his step-grandfather, George Barnaby; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Hudson; three aunts and one uncle.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Neodesha High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund where they will be used to assist the Bluestreak football and baseball programs.
To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.penwellgabelneodesha.com.
MR. DAVID B. FANCHER - Submitted by L. Morgan
DEATH OF D. B. FANCHER
David Byron Fancher, whose illness was mentioned last week, died at his home in Elk Falls, Friday, November 14th, age 81 years. He was born in New York, where he grew to manhood, coming to Kansas in 1875 with his father, brothers and sisters, his mother having died when he was young. He was married at Elk Falls to Miss Kate Ransom, July 4, 1876, and to them were born a daughter, now Mrs. Chas. C. McDiarmid of Howard, and a son, W. R. Fancher of Wichita.
He was first a farmer, but is 1884 moved to Elk Falls and engaged in mercantile business, which he continued til his death.
He was appointed postmaster in 1901 under the first McKinley administration and held the office to the day of his death, and was exceptionally efficient in his official duties, taking pride in the service.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Elk Falls, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. R. Ward of Longton, assisted by Revs. Dewey of Moline and Hill of Elk Falls.
The mourning family and relatives have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends.
MR. JOHN J. FANCHER - Submitted by L. Morgan
Death has taken one of Elk County’s best merchants and citizens in the person of John J Fancher. His death was caused from a span of horses running away hitched to a wagon, he and another young man in the wagon. John was thrown from the wagon, resulting in a broken leg, and at the same time receiving internal injuries which terminated his natural life in spite of medical skill.
He was born in the State of New York, Dec. 17th, 1854. His parents immigrated from New York in 1868 to Iowa. Moving from Iowa in 1875 they located at Elk Falls, where John resided until his sad death occurred Nov. 21st, 1887. He is spoken of in highest praise and was admired by many friends, which was evident from the large attendance at his funeral services. The sermon was preached by the writer from the following text of Scripture; For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. II Cor. V chapter, X verse. Many friends sympathize with the bereft.-----G.T. Colvin, Grenola, Kan., Nov. 24th, 1887
MRS. NAOMI FARABI
Naomi (Thompson) Farabi, 88, of Pittsburg, died at 11:05 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2002, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Shawnee Mission.
She was born April 10, 1914 at Grenola to Charles D. and Bertha (Self) Thompson. In 1932, she graduated from Grenola High School, where she was active in basketball, softball and track.
She received her bachelor of science degree in English and Latin from Pittsburg State University in 1939. She was a class agent for her class.
On Dec. 29, 1939, she married Barney Farabi at Pittsburg. He preceded her in death on July 7, 1952.
Naomi taught at Cedar Vale, Macksville and Pittsburg High School. She taught English and remedial reading for 20 years at Pittsburg High School.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pittsburg for 60 years, the Friday Study Club, the Pittsburg State Alumni Association, Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority alumni and the Retired Teachers Association. She also served as an assistant for the Sunday School for two years. She was also a Girl Scout and Cub Scout Leader.
She is survived by two sons, Steven Farabi and Terry Farabi, both of Overland Park, one daughter, Lana Lee Watson, Bellevue, Wash., one brother, Charles D. Thompson, Jr., Ukiab, Calif. and six grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Harold, Wayne and Lee Thompson and one sister, Gladys Mann.
Services were held at 1 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the First United Methodist Church of Pittsburg, with the Rev. Thomas D. Sims conducting the services. Burial was in Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg. Arrangements were under the direction of the BathNaylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg.
MRS. VELNIE V. FARNSWORTH
Velnie Venetta Farnsworth, 94, former resident of Elk Falls, Kansas, died Monday, October 21, 1996, at Elk Manor Nursing Home, Moline, Kansas. She was born November 22, 1901, in Elk Falls, Kansas, to George and Eva Mae (Timmons) Bennett. She was a home-maker and a member of the Elk Falls United Methodist Church.
On September 13, 1922, in Elk Falls, Kansas, she and Ernest Farnsworth were united in marriage. He preceded her in death on September 19, 1985.
Survivors include one daughter, Ethel Mae Young of Independence, Kansas; one sister, Flo Atwater of Springfield, Missouri; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 24, 1996, at lO:00 a.m., in the Elk Falls Cemetery, Elk Falls, Kansas. Rev. John Foust will officiate. Graves-Baird Funerl Home, Sedan, Kansas, is in charge of arrangements.
A memorial in her name has been established with the Elk Falls United Methodist Church and Elk Manor Nurshing Home, Moline, Kansas.
MR. LOREN FEAR
Loren Fear, age 94, a resident of Hamilton, Kan., and formerly of Howard, passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at his home.
He was born Oct. 11, 1915 in Howard, the son of Seth Thomas and Bertha (Butterfield) Fear.
Loren worked for the City of Howard as the Water and Sewer Superintendent. Loren was a member of the Lions Club. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He is survived by two daughters Sharon Fear-Martin of St. Charles, Ill., and Drusilla Land of Eureka, three granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Forest Fear, two sisters Fern Fear and Barbara Jontra and one daughter Loretta Sue Fear.
Graveside services were held on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 at Grace Lawn Cemetery with Pastor Robin Haines officiating.
Family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society and may be left with funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. LOYD K. FEAR - Submitted by L. Morgan
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - Loyd Kenneth Fear, 69, of Independence, formerly of Longton, died July 12, 2002, at Maywood Terrace Living Center, Independence.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Longton Cemetery.
A memorial has been established with the American Diabetes Association. Contributions may be made through Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.
Fear was born July 22, 1932, in Longton, to Lottie Lina (Montgomery) and Frank Leroy Fear. He graduated from Longton High School in 1952 and attended Pittsburg State University and Wichita Business College.
For a brief time, he worked in aircraft manufacturing in Wichita and was employed at the Longton Co-op for several years. He was a farmer for most of his life and worked in construction in the Kansas City area until his retirement.
Fear was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 101, in Kansas City, Mo., and a longtime member of Carson Masonic Lodge 132 of Elk City.
Survivors include a sister, Nadine Coy, Greenwood, Ind.
MR. SETH FEAR - Submitted by L. Morgan
Seth Thomas Fear, son of Wilson T. and Jane Dowell Fear, was born at Willow Hill, Illinois, February 26, 1877, and passed away at his home in rural Howard, Kansas, on July 20, 1966. He came to Kansas with his parents as a small boy and they made their home near Severy, Kansas. In 1900, he was united in marriage to Bertha Butterfield. To this union were born four children, Fern, Barbara, Forest and Loren. Fern passed away in 1910 at the age of nine years. Forest passed away in 1914 at the age of one and a half years. His parents, three brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his son, Loren, of Howard: his daughter, Barbara Jontra, his son-in-law, Cleatus Jontra, Howard; one sister, Mrs. Lottie Jesse of Longton; his brother, Arthur Fear, Neodesha; his beloved granddaughters, Loretta Sue Fear of Howard and Sharon Lea Fear of Chicago, Illinois.
Mr. Fear moved to his home in rural Howard in 1910 and farmed his land until his eyesight became poor. His grand sense of humor and wit were known to all who knew him. His granddaughters and horse races were two of the things that brought a light into his eye when spoken of. He united with the Christian church early in life and though he was not active in church work, he was a fine Christian man who always had a good word for everyone he knew. He leaves with his family and friends the image of a fine old gentleman sitting on his front porch, so contented, with a pipe in his hand and a wave for all who passed by his home.
Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Spurrier-Watt Funeral Home on July 22, at 2:00 p.m., with the pastor James Lorenson of the local Christian church officiating. Music was presented by the Boy’s Quartet, accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Guy M. Denton. Casket bearers were Ted Brown, Leon; Waldo Gray, Millard Cox, Bruce Fickle, Jess Barger and Jim Barnaby, Howard. Concluding services and interment were in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard.
MR. MERL D. FEIL
Merle Dean Feil, died at his home in Wichita on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the age of 82.
He was born February 20, 1929 at Delft, Minnesota the son of Jacob and Sarah (Hiebert) Feil. Following his high school graduation, Merle entered the United States Navy to serve his country. Merle later came to Wichita, Kansas where he and his brother founded and co-owned Wichita Key, Lock and Safe.
Merle was a member of Hope Lodge #155 A.F. & A.M. in Howard, Kansas, Wichita Consistory and Scottish Rite Bodies, Midian Shrine and Wichita Court 76 - Royal Order of Jesters.
Merle was also a rancher and enjoyed spending time at his ranch near Howard.
He is survived by his wife, Harriett, son, Michael, step-son, Jim Ducey, step-daughter Cindy Wacker, one step-granddaughter and two sisters, Barbara Becker and Donna Mae Sparks. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Kenneth and Donald.
Visitation with family present will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2012 at Cochran Mortuary. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Cochran Mortuary, 1411 N. Broadway in Wichita. Interment will follow in the Kechi Township Cemetery, Kechi.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Merle’s name with the Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy, 130 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202. To sign an online guest book or leave condolences for the family, go to www.cochranmortuary.com
MR. GLENN D. FERGUSON - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD--- Glenn David Ferguson, 71, died Sunday at Mercy Hospital in Independence. He was a longtime Elk County resident.
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Spurrier Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lloyd Hatfield, pastor of the Church of God at Peck, Kan., officiating. Interment will be in the Longton cemetery.
Glenn D. Ferguson was born July 21., 1903 at Alva, Okla., the son of Joseph and Minnie (Gerloff) Ferguson. He moved to Oak Valley with his family at an early age. On Dec. 30, 1929, he married Edwina Mansfield and she survives at the home in Howard.
They moved to Moline in 1932, where he was in the insurance business. In 1965, they moved to Howard, where Ferguson was associated with the Elk County Maintainance Shop. He was a member of the Christian Church and IOOF Lodge, both of Moline.
Survivors in addition to the widow of the home include one son, Gene R. of Austin, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Penhorwood, Howard and Mrs. Lester Dexter, Longton and two grandchildren.
MR. NORMAN L. FERGUSON
Norman L. Ferguson, 76, passed away Friday, Dec. 8, 2006 in Hemet, Calif. He was born in Moline, Kan. May 8, 1930 and had lived in Hemet for 13 years and Santa Ana, Calif. for 42 years.
Norman was a service writer for Reason Buick for 20 years and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Hemet Masonic Lodge, Hemet Elks Lodge, VFW Post #2266 (San Jacinto), El Bekal Shrine, Santa Ana Scottish Rite. Norman enjoyed photography, computers and doing genealogy.
He is survived by his wife, Jeannine Ferguson, of 56 years; two son’s, Kevin Ferguson of Seal Beach, Calif. and Keith Ferguson of San Jacinto, Calif., and his dog Bucky. He has four grandchildren.
Service were held Dec. 13, in the chapel of Hemet Valley Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the MDS Foundation and, the Shriner’s Hospital for Children through Hemet Valley Mortuary 403 N. San Jacinto St., Hemet, CA 92643.
MRS. ISABELLE H. FERRELL
The remarkable life of Isabelle Haines Ferrell ended peacefully in the early hours of Jan. 15, 2010. She died with the same grace and dignity she had displayed for 97 years.
The only daughter of four children, she was born in Wichita on Nov. 9, 1912 to Wallace E. Haines and Laura E. (Lamm Haines). Isabelle was raised by her aunt and uncle, Patsy and Charles Kahrs.
She "moved to the Ferrell Ranch at Beaumont when she married Garland P. (Jack) Ferrell, Jr. on June 30, 1938.
Jack preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 1980. Two brothers, Wallace E. Haines, Jr. and John L. Haines, have also preceded her in death.
Isabelle's life was one of unceasing interest and concern for family, friends, and community. She had been active in the Beaumont Christian Church and, later, tbe Leon United Methodist Church. She was a member of PEG, DAR, and Colonial Dames. Recently, she expressed her passion for community as a founding member of the Beaumont Community Association.
Her undying love for Jack is displayed in the beautiful home she created for her family at the Ferrell Ranch. She is survived by one brother, Henry L. Haines of Portland, Ore., four children, Eleanor I. Crank of Beaumont, Susan F. Pokorny-Egolf of Houston, Texas, Anne Ferrell-Thomsen of Irvine, Calif., and Garland P. (Pete) Ferrell, III of Beaumont, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchilden.
A memorial service will be held at the Leon United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Leon United Methodist Church.
MRS. MARY FESSENDEN - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Although it was known that Mrs. Fessenden had been in poor health for some time it was a shock when the news came that she had passed away Tuesday.
The body was brought to Severy by train and was met there by the G. W. Tilton hearse and brought to Moline. The remains were accompanied by Mrs. Fessenden's son, Price Fessenden, and daughter, Mrs. B. H. Vick of Rogers, Arkansas.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. O. W. Dewey and the body was laid to rest in the Moline cemetery.
The following obituary was read at the funeral services:
Mary Susan Harbeson was born in Russellville, Kentucky, March 9, 1842. She was united in marriage to A. V. Fessenden in 1879, and resided in Louisburg, Kansas, until 1888 when they came to Moline, Kansas, where they lived on a farm south of town.
Mr. Fessenden passed away in 1900 and Mrs. Fessenden resided in Moline until 1919 when she moved to Rogers, Arkansas, where she lived until her death August 21, 1928.
Mrs. Fessenden united with the Southern Methodist Church early in her life and was a living example of all that a true Christian can be.
She leaves to mourn her departure one daughter, Mrs. Zelma Vick, and one son, Price Fessenden, both of Rogers, Arkansas; two brothers, H. T. Harbeson of Paola, Kansas, and Charles Harbeson of Camp Verde, Arizona; two grandchildren, Geraldine and Gene Vick of Rogers Arkansas.
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MR. AUSTIN A. FICKLE - Submitted by L. Morgan
Austin A. Fickle was born at Abington, Virginia, on May 9, 1842. He was married to Mary Catherine Smith in December 1856 and to this union were born 7 children. His wife, two daughters and one son have preceded him to the great beyond.
He came to Kansas with his family in 1872 and located in Cowley county and resided there seven years. He then moved to Elk county and located on his farm about half way between Howard and Moline. He retired from the farm and moved to Howard in 1908, where he has made his home ever since.
He leaves to mourn his departure three sons and one daughter, Charley Fickle of Independence, Emmett and Richard Fickle of Howard, and Marsha DeVoe of Howard where he has made his home for several years. He leaves ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
At the age of 37 he was converted and baptized at Cambridge, Kansas, and afterwards was a member of the Christian church at Moline.
Funeral services were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. DeVoe at 3 p.m., Wednesday, November 29th, conducted by Mrs. Belle Reid Yates of Grenola, assisted by Rev. G. R. Lawellen of the Howard M. E. church. Burial was in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MR. HERMAN F. FICKLE - Submitted by L. Morgan
Herman F. Fickle, son of the late Emmett and Emma Fickle, was born April 11, 1889, on the farm 3 1/2 miles south of Howard, Kansas, and passed away at the Sedan city hospital, Spetember 28, 1965, at the age of 76 years, 5 months, and 17 days.
He received his education at the Wild Cat school. Mr. Fickle was united in marriage to Ruth Goss, November 24, 1915, at Howard, Kansas. To this union three children were born, Virgil Fickle of Moline; Bruce Fickle and Goldie Wharry of Howard.
Herman was a farmer all of his life. He retired from the farm seven years ago and moved to Howard, due to poor health. He enjoyed his hobbies of hunting and fishing, but most of all he enjoyed playing and doing things with all his grandchildren.
"Pete" as he was known by many, is survived by his wife, Ruth, of the home; his two sons, Virgil of Moline and Bruce of Howard; his daughter, Goldie, of Howard; one sister, Letha Glanders of Howard; one brother-in-law, Hobart Glanders, of Howard; two daughters-in-law, Virginia of Moline and Nadine of Howard; ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 1, at the Spurrier-Watt chapel in Howard, with James Sorenson of the Christian church officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Curtis Morgan, accompanied by Mrs. Arthur Cummins. Casket bearers were A.H. Kling, Henry Jabes, Elmer Hamlin, Emera Sheel, Elgie Fickle, and Ben Beu. Graveside services and burial were in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard.
MR. OSA FILER - Submitted by L. Morgan
FILER, OSA DIES
At Dr. Brown’s, on Fall river, Thursday, March 18, 1875, Osa Filer, aged about 26 years of hasty consumption.
MR. ADIN W. FINLEY - Submitted by L. Morgan
Adin Waldron, the fourth child of Isaac and Celestia Finley, was born in Kane county near St. Charles, Illinois, on September 25, 1866 and departed this life August 13, 1939 at his home in Elk Falls, Kansas, age 72 years, 10 months, and 18 days.
He came with his parents to Farmersburg, Chautauqua county, Kansas in the fall of 1883, but finished his education at Beloit, Kansas. He lived in Chautauqua county until 1891 when he was married to Mary E. Parmley. They moved to Elk Falls after a short honeymoon in Chicago, where they visited relatives. After purchasing their household goods in Chicago, they began housekeeping in the Vavedenburg dwelling where Mrs. Burnon now lives. They lived at Independence, then moved to their present home in 1917, where they have resided ever since.
To this union, five children were born--Roy D., Beulah Ransom, Grace Morton, Fred A., all of Elk Falls, and Robert Earl who passed away in infancy.
He was a life long loyal member of the Methodist church, and did whatever he was called upon to do. For many years he was superintendent of the Sunday school and in a yearly review of the lessons, would be able to give the subject and Golden Text of every lesson of the year without reference to any book.
Music was one of his pleasant hobbies. Many evenings were spent in singing when his children were with him in his home. It was always he who play the piano for the singing. Later, he taught his grandchildren to sing numerous songs. He himself, could sing and play over one hundred different songs from memory.
Teaching school was his first occupation in serving the public in both Elk and Chautauqua counties. It was while teaching in Chautauqua county that he met the pupil whom he later married.
In his able and efficient manner, he served the community as township assessor for two consecutive terms. Later without opposition he served two terms in the senate chamber of the state legislature. Many other offices of public trust were held by him.
Eagerness and enthusiasm to watch things grow, progress, and develop caused him to become a prominent stockman and farmer. Always one would see him happy and very interested in helping others. Many people came to him for advice and help, and none of them ever went away without assistance.
In him was found a devoted husband and father to his family--a staunch and loyal friend to all of the people in the community where he lived.
He leaves to mourn his loss; his wife, four children, eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild, three sisters, one brother and many other relatives and a host of friends. The community has lost a very active and prominent citizen, who cannot be replaced. The family has lost a faithful and efficient helper in all of their troubles and problems of life.
MRS. MARY E. FINLEY - Submitted by L. Morgan
Mary E., daughter of Tom and Ada Parmley, was born April 9, 1872, near Jamestown, Kentucky and departed this life in her home at Elk Falls, January 26, 1942, aged 69 years, 9 months and 17 days.
She came with her parents to Kansas when she was five years old, and lived in Chautauqua county where she went to the rural schools of that county until her marriage to her last teacher.
She was married to Aden W. Finley, July 22, 1891, and they moved to Elk Falls, living in several places in town but most of the time in their present home. To them were born five children-- Earl, dying when about two years old. The rest of the children, Roy, Beulah Ransom, Grace Morton, and Fred A. survive their mother and all live in or near Elk Falls, and all of them were with thieir mother, caring and administering to her continuously during her long and painful illness. Besides her own family, she took four of her grandchildren after their mother's death under her care and cared for them very faithfully. One of them, Rea, has been with her constantly for the past six weeks. Besides the above mentioned, the other grandchldren are, John, Richard, Roscoe and Mary Sue Morton, Emma Grace Ransom, Ruby and Reba Finley, two great-grandchildren, Blossom Marie Frakes and David Rex Finley, many other relatives and hosts of friends are left to mourn her.
She joined the Methodist church in Elk Falls nearly 50 years ago and has been a faithful and dependable member ever since. In 1901 when the Eastern Star was organized in Elk Falls she was one of the charter members and was always a zealous worker in the chapter.
Mary Finley was loved by all who knew her well, for her patient and unselfish loyalty to all.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Elk Falls at 2:30 January 28, 1942, conducted by Melvin Booth of Moline.
(Names of pall bearers have been omitted). Interment in Elk Falls cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Moon Funeral Home of Howard.
Charles A. Flaiz, age 94, a resident of Severy, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008. Charles was born on Sept. 5, 1914 in Severy, the son of Richard and Minnie Volhner Flaiz.
Charles was a graduate of Severy High School. After high school, he served his country during WWII in the United States Army Air Force. While serving in England he played on a baseball team.
Charles was united in marriage on May 12, 1947 to Ellen Pauline Gilbert in Severy and she preceded him in death on May 20,1991.
In 1947, Charles began working at the Severy Post Office, where he was employed for 33 years. During the first seven years of his employment he served as acting postmaster twice and as a substitute rural mail carrier on route 2. On Aug. 20, 1954, he was appointed postmaster and he served in that capacity until Aug. 28, 1980 holding the postmaster position in Severy for 26 years, longer than anyone else. Some of his biggest enjoyments in life were spending time with his son-in-law Larry at the oil lease, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Some of his hobbies include hunting, fishing. One of his highlights was being able to fish with the sportsman's friend Harold Ensley. Charles is survived by two daughters Sue Hurt and son-in-law Larry of Climax, Kan., and Nancy Flaiz of Wichita, three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father Arthur Richard and mother Minnie Vollmer Flaiz, his wife Ellen, two brothers Richard and Otto, five sisters Alice, Nina, Lorene, Catherine, and Irene.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 at the Severy Baptist Church in Severy, with Pastor Tony Pameticky officiating. Interment was held at the South Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers family suggests contributions to the Severy Baptist Church and they may be left with the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard, Kansas 620-374-2381. Online condolences may be left at www. countrysidefh. com.
MRS. LULAVON FLOCK
In loving memory of our mother, sister, aunt, neighbor and friend, we have gathered here this day to reflect on her life. Lulavon Belle was born into a family of humble and loving parentage on June 26, 1905 to her father, Marion, and mother, Margaret Louise (Wilson) Speer. She departed this life on June 9, 2001 at Howard Twilight Manor Nursing Home in Howard, KS. She was 95 years of age. She, as well as her two brothers and three sisters, were born in the family home one mile west of Fiat, Kansas in Elk County.
She received her primary education from the Rural Vale School, which was one and one half miles northeast of their home. Presently, neither Fiat nor the Rural Vale School now exit, just their memories. She enrolled in approximately six weeks of High School. This education ceased at the time of her mothers accident, long illness and death. All too soon, the formal education years were ended, as she was needed to assume the responsibilities of caring for her mother, sisters, brother and father, all in the home at the time.
At the age of thirteen, she was baptized into Christ becoming a member of his body the church. She remained faithful to the church all of her life. She was always active in its work, having taught Sunday School classes, cooked for the sick, sewed for children in orphanages and various other related responsibilities.
On April 15, 1926, she was married to John Forrest Flock at Sedan, KS. To this union were born four children, Mary Margaret, Ronald John, Beverly Lue and Donald Paul. John and Lulavon lived and reared their four children on a farm northeast of Howard on Indian Creek. They lived there until the spring of 1944. At that time, they moved to Winfield, KS, where John was associated with the Clark Alfalfa Milling Company. Following the loss of the Alfalfa Company due to a fire, they moved to Severy in the spring of 1958. While in Severy, John and his son, Ronald, developed an alfalfa milling company.
In the spring of 1970, John passed away. Lulavon remained in her home until 1988, when she broke her hip. Following surgery, she went to live with her daughter, Mary Margaret. In 1995, she suffered a stroke, from which she never recovered. Because of the need for special care, she lived at Twilight Manor of Howard. Recently, she suffered another stroke that paralyzed the muscles of the throat, making it impossible to swallow liquid or any form of food. She survived this condition for several days before passing away. Now, somewhere in the back of the sunset, where loveliness never dies, she now lives in a land of glory with the blue and gold skies and we who loved and knew her will cherish her memories, which will brighten our days and future in the years to come.
She was a kind, faithful and loving person, always doing and caring for others less fortunate and never considering herself. She was a wonderful homemaker and had many admirable traits, the most outstanding of these which we might mention are her love for the beauties of life, her flowers and plants inside her home and outside in her flower beds, writing poetry, baking goodies for a sick friend or neighbor. Regardless of the time of day or year, when going to her door one could hear her singing her favorite hymns. To know Lulavon was to know a servant of the Lord. To know her was to love her.
Her life has been, and remains, a tremendous challenge for all to follow. For now, her days of loneliness have surely ended. She has found peace with her Lord and the joy of being reunited with loved ones is now her crowning reward. She is survived by her children, Mary Margaret Hukie and her husband, Frank, Severy, KS, Clara Flock, Winfield, KS, Beverly Lue Fuqua, Peace Valley, MO, Donald Paul Flock and his wife, Judy, Rockport, ME, two sisters, Mrs. Mine Benest, Severy, KS and Mildred Lawman and her husband, Rex, Little Rock, AR, fourteen grandchildren, twentysix great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, a baby brother, her sister, Lois Clark, a brother, Paul, and recently she lost her son, Ronald John, Winfield.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2001, at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, with Marty Taliaferro officiating. Florene Smith was organist. Recorded selections of Faithful Love, Amazing Grace and The Lord's Prayer were played. Casket bearers were Gil Flock, Jeff Flock, Kevin Flock, Ladd Flock, Andy Peterson, Dennis Peterson, Dana Taliaferro, Marty Taliaferro, Scott Taliaferro and Tim Taliaferro. Dave Hammond, a close friend of the family and a minister of the Church of Christ, conducted the interment at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard.
A memorial has been established with the Eureka Church of Christ in Eureka, KS. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. Funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard, KS.
MRS. MOLLIE E. FLORY
Mollie E. Flory, 102, of Howard died Wednesday, November 15, 1995, at the Twilight Manor Nursing Home in Howard where she had been a resident for the past two years.
Born September 25, 1893, in Grenola, the daughter of George and Irene (Riddle) Logsdon, she attended schools in Grenola. On November 30, 1911, she married Floyd C Flory in Independence, and they had one daughter, Virginia.
Floyd Flory had been the postmaster in Grenola and later became publisher of the Grenola newspaper. Mollie worked for the newspaper before and after their marriage.
The family moved to Jerome, Idaho, for less than a year and then moved to Howard in 1921 to join Floyd’s father in the newspaper business. She returned to active journalism work at the newspaper in 1960 and continued with the newspaper until it was sold in 1974.
She was a resident of Elk County almost all of her life, except for the short time the family lived in Idaho. In addition to her journalism work, she was active in sewing, cooking and other household duties.
She was a member of Eastern Star and the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a grandson, William Threlfall of Denver, Colo., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her daughter.
Private services have been scheduled, with Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home of Eureka in charge.
A memorial has been established in her name to the Twilight Manor Nursing Home in Howard. Contributions can be sent to the funeral home.
MR. TOM W. FLORY - Submitted by L. Morgan
Tom W. Flory passed away at his home in Ottawa last Sunday, October 14th, about 1:00 p.m. While he had been in failing health for several years, his death came peaceably as he was resting after his noon meal. Memorial services were held at the Lamb Chapel in Ottawa, Tuesday, October 16th, at 2:00 p.m., with burial in Highland cemetery, Ottawa.
Tom White Flory, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Flory, was born at Longton, Kansas, February 11, 1885. He lived with the family at Horace, Kansas; Pueblo, Colorado, and at Howard, where he grew up, graduating from Howard high school in 1903. He was associated in the printing business all his life, until a few years ago when he was forced to retire. He published papers at Burlington and Gridley for several years, later moving to Ottawa, where he and a partner conducted the Central Printing Company, doing commercial printing. He served during World War I as an officer in the army. He was always active in local activities and was an untiring worker in his church, the American Legion, Rotary Club, Red Cross and other organizations. He had been a member of the Ottawa Methodist church for many years.
He was united in marriage with Florence E. Hudson of Burlington, in that city, November 18, 1909, who had been a full time help-mate for nearly fifty years. Besides his widow, he survived by one son, Jim Flory, of Wichita; two grandchildren, Don and Patty; two sisters, Mrs. Carl Zeller, Loveland, Colorado, and Mrs. Ruth Sexton, Howard; four brothers, Alan and Frank Flory, Denver, Colorado; Ebbert Flory, Wichita, and Floyd C. Flory of Howard; besides many nephews and nieces; along with numerous close friends over the state including those at Howard, his Old Home Town.
MRS. LOUISA FLOWERS - Submitted by L. Morgan
Louisa Burden was born May 5, 1828 in Marion county, Ohio and in 1853 was married to Mr. George S. Flowers. To this union were born eight children, the husband and six of these children passed away before the wife and mother. A son and daughter were with her at the time of her death which occurred Friday evening, January 13, at 8 p.m.
She united with the Methodist Episcopal church many years ago and was very faithful in performance of what she believed to be her duty.
She was taken seriously ill on Sunday morning and grew rapidly worse and the end soon came, the end to a life of care and suffering and yet a life full of blessing. The funeral was conducted by J.A. Pratt, pastor of Elk Falls Methodist Episcopal church and burial followed in Elk Falls cemetery there to wait the resurrection at the last day.
MRS. LURA C. FLOYD
Lura Charlyn Davis Floyd, passed away on Saturday morning, March 7, 2009.in the Linwood Village Nursing Home at the age of 87 years.
The daughter of the late Charlie Smyth Davis and Lura Gatsey Reynolds Davis, Charlyn was born on March 28, 1921 in Memphis, Texas where she graduated from Lakeview High School. After graduation, she accepted employment with Boeing Aircraft in Wichita as a riveter, supporting herself through cosmetology school. Once she received her cosmetology license, she moved to Argonia and was employed as a cosmetologist.
Charlyn was united in marriage to Elijah Wayman Floyd, Jr. on Aug. 31, 1947 on a baseball field at the conclusion of the first Jubilee Celebration in Argonia, Kan., and the couple moved to Moline in 1949. To this union seven children, Gary, Larry, Bob, Rodger, Rita, Janice and Harold, were born. Charlyn was a member of the First Baptist Church in Moline and Gushing, Okla., serving in numerous aspects of the church. While living in Moline, Charlyn was a member of the ABW where she had held various offices, including President, also serving as a Deji Mother for many years.
In February 1996, following the death of her husband, Charlyn moved to Gushing. Upon moving to Gushing, she enjoyed spending time at the Senior Citizen Center and was a member of the Piecemakers Quilting Guild, serving as the Benevolence officer. She loved to serve on the prayer chain for the church, and was one of the ladies who started the widows group within the church, providing a gathering for the widowed women who met monthly for lunch and would play cards and dominoes. Most recently she enjoyed serving on the resident council at the nursing home.
Charlyn will always be remembered for her love and devotion for the Lord. She enjoyed reading the word of God with the expectation that she could always learn something new. She loved sewing, quilting, ceramics, canning and cooking. The grandkid's especially remember her rabbit shaped pancakes with red hots.
Her devotion was also to her family, whether as mother, grandma or great-grandma. She loved her family to be together at family reunions, holidays or anytime in general. She loved to watch sports, whether it was her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids or a game on television.
Survivors include seven children, Gary Floyd and his wife Waunita of Howard, Larry Floyd and his wife Rosemary of Liberal, Kan., Bob Floyd and his wife Donna of Vinita, Okla., Rodger Floyd and his wife Connie of Gushing, Rita Lannlng and her husband Terry of Cof-feyville, Janice Lanning and her husband Rick of Liberal, and Harold Floyd of Vinita; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren; three brothers, Don Davis, Jim Davis and C.S. Davis; four sisters, Bobbie Bowen, Merle Mitchell, Laverne Young and Jerry Barton and a host of other relatives and friends, including her special friends at Linwood Village Nursing Home.
Services were held on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Gushing with Brother Joe Williams and Reverend Kevin Clouse officiating. Burial will be held at 3 p.m. in the Moline Cemetery. Following the burial, the family will gather at the First Baptist Church in Moline for refreshments to greet friends.
Casketbearers will be her grandsons, Jeremy Floyd, Jason Floyd, Eric Lanning, Elijah Lanning, Bobby Floyd, Robbie Lanning and Daniel Lanning.
Honorary casketbearers will be "her granddaughters, Laurie Saucedo, Tammy Andrews, Missy Floyd, Shiela Williams, Mandy Floyd, Annie Hess, Tera Hoggatt, Rikki Car-rasco, Jamee Littlefield and April Floyd.
Memorial contributions may be made to the CRH Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness, @ Gushing Regional Hospital, P.O. Box 1496, Gushing, OK 74023. You may share your condolences with the Floyd family at www.davisfh.net. Services are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Home.
MR. E. W. FLOYD, JR.
MOLINE - E. W.“Junior” Floyd Jr., 74, longtime resident of Moline, died Sept. 7, 1995, at St. John’s Hospital, Tulsa. Okla.
Services were 10:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at the First Baptist Church, Moline. The Rev. Glen Epp officiated. Military graveside services were conducted in Moline Cemetery.
A memorial has been established with the First Baptist Church of Moline. Contributions may he made through Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.
Floyd was born March 31, 1921 in Argonia to Elijah Wayman and Charity Marie (Peterson) Floyd. He was raised and attended school in the Argonia area. A World War II veteran, he served with the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946.
Floyd married Lura Charlyn Davis Aug. 31, 1947, in Argonia. The couple moved to Moline in 1949 and had lived there since then. He retired as Moline city marshal in 1986 after serving in that capacity for many years.
Floyd was a member of American Legion Post 388 and the First Baptist Church of Moline.
Survivors include his wife, Charlyn Floyd, Moline; five sons, Gary Floyd, Howard, Larry Floyd, Liberal, Bob Floyd, Vinita, Okla., Rodger Floyd, Cushing, Okla., and Harold Floyd, Moline; two daughters, Rita Lanning, Coffeyville, and Janice Lanning, Liberal; two brothers, John Floyd, Stillwater, Okla., and Carl Floyd, Littleton, Colo.; five sisters, Zola Smith, Tulsa, Okla., Mary Suter, Conway Springs, Georgia Lambke, Wichita, Marie Trader, Bonner Springs, and Jeanette Conners, Dahlonega, Ga.: 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
MRS. SYLVIA H. FOOT - Submitted by L. Morgan
MOLINE - Sylvia Helena Foot, 92, longtime resident of Moline, died Oct. 15, 2002, at Mercy Hospital in Independence.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Grace Lawn Cemetery at Howard. Pastor Ted Smith will officiate.
Memorials have been established with the Moline United Methodist Church and the Moline Public Library. Contributions may be made through Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
Foote was born Aug. 18, 1910, at Busby, to Amanda Helena (Jensen) and Peter J. Froyck. She attended school in Busby and graduated from Longton High School in 1928.
On Aug. 22, 1931, she married Hugh Meredith Foote in Howard. They lived in the Busby neighborhood, then in Longton and Sedan before moving to Moline in the late 1930s. They later moved to Fredonia and returned to Moline in 1967. Her husband died May 14, 1972.
A homemaker, Foote was an accomplished seamstress and quilter. She was a member of Ladonia Chapter 243 Order of Eastern Star in Elk Falls and the Moline United Methodist Church. She attended Moline Music and Literary Club meetings and served on the board of the Moline Public Library for several years.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty Brewster, Independence, and Myrna Hale, Augusta; a sister, Helga Patterson, Howard; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
MR. ADELBERT L. FORCE - Submitted by L. Morgan
Obituary of Adelbert Llewellin Force
Adelbert Llewellin Force was born December 16, 1863 at Harrison, Illinois, and passed away at the home farm southeast of Longton, October 9, 1930, after a lingering illness. He had reached the age of 66 years, 5 months, and 27 days.
Mr. Force moved from Illinois to Kansas in 1872 and located in the vicinity of Howard.
December 6, 1896 he was united in marriage to Achsah Reynolds of Grant's Pass, Oregon. To this union six children were born. They are Alonzo C. of Picher, Oklahoma; Adelbert L. Jr., of Howard, Kansas; Waldron P. of Long Beach, California; May I. Force Baldwin, Chanute, Kansas; William E., New York City, and Fred W. at home. Besides his wife and children, the deceased is survived by one brother, Frank A. Force of Howard and seven grandchildren.
He has been a member of the Odd Fellow lodge for a good many years and never moved his membership from Howard.
Mr. Force was a man of great integrity and strong character, an excellent neighbor and friend to all with whom he met.
In the home he was a devoted husband and father. His going marks the first break in the circle of this spendid family, a record not often attained.
Funeral services were held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the First Baptist church of Howard with the pastor Rev. J. W. Bayles in charge. The music was given by a quartette from the church choir, Mrs. Ross Cochran, Mrs. A. K. Rader, B. A. Eby and Alonzo McBride. Burial was made in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MR. CHARLES C. FORGEOT - Submitted by L. Morgan
Charles Collins Forgeot was born in Lyons, France, April 12, 1837 and departed this life May 31, 1917 in Elk Falls, Kansas, aged 80 years, 1 month and 19 days.
He came to the United States at the age of 18 years and made his home with an uncle in New York for a while. Later he went to Texas. At the opening of the Civil War he enlisted in the 1st Kentucky Light Artillery and served until the close of the war. Later he went to Berry Wisconsin, where he lived several years.
He was married to Miss Margaret Florence Cutler. To this union were born four children, two dying in infancy. Two sons remain and were present at the funeral services, Emil Forgeot of Minneapolis, Minnesota and George Forgeot of Boston, Massachusetts. Their mother died two years ago.
Mr. Forgeot was married to Mrs. Margaret Shafer in Nebraska. They came to Elk Falls about the year 1891. Mrs. Forgeot died August 1902. Later Mr. Forgeot married Mrs. Susan Smith who passed away recently March 12, 1917.
Mr. Forgeot was stricken with paralysis last fall and although much improved he was confined to his home. About ten days before his death he grew worse. His suffering was so intense that death came a welcome release. Mr. Forgeot was a quiet, law abiding, upright citizen and won many friends. For many years he was identified with Rawlins Post G. A R.
In a number of homes a picture taken many years ago shows twenty-one of the “boys,’’ of these only nine remain. Fifty-eight of the comrades found the Elk Falls cemetery as their final resting place and the U.S.flag marks their graves year by year. A few more will be added to their number for the final roll call.
The funeral took place from the family residence Saturday, June 2, at 4 p. m., conducted by Newton Hill. Music arranged by Miss Ruth Williams.
Thirteen comrades were present at the service and many friends. - N. HILL.
MRS. ZELLA NICHOLAS FORD
WICHITA — Zella Nicholas Ford, 92, retired oil secretary and bookkeeper, of Wichita, formerly of Cedar Vale, died Feb. 3, 1996, in Andover Health Care Center, Andover.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Miles Funeral Service, Winfield. Burial will be in Cedar Vale Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home until 8 tonight and until noon Tuesday.
Memorials have been established with Zion United Methodist Church, Wichita, and the building fund at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, Wichita. Contributions may be made at the churches or funeral home.
Ford was born July 21, 1903, at Cedar Vale to Thomas Arthur and Lona (Campbell) Nicholas. She was raised in Cedar Vale and graduated from Cedar Vale High School. She attended Southwestern College and Wichita Business College and taught for one year in Cedar Vale. A Wichita resident when she was a young woman, she married Wilbur Dane Lowe in 1925. They later divorced.
Ford lived in Elkhart and Kingfisher, Okla., before returning to Wichita where she made her home for over 55 years.
Ford was employed in the Wichita Crop Loan Office as a secretary and later as oil secretary for Derby Drilling Co. She began employment with A.S. Ritchie Co. as a secretary and bookkeeper and later served as bookkeeper for Ritchie Exploration Inc. She retired from Ritchie Corp. in 1990.
Ford had resided at Andover Heath Care Center since Dec. 8, 1995. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, the Wichita Association of Oil Secretaries and the Oil Secretaries Bowling League.
Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Jones, Wichita; a brother, Woodrow Nicholas, Plainville; four grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.
MR. DANIEL FORMAN - Submitted by L. Morgan
Daniel Forman was born in Rolla county, Missouri, in the year 1832 and died at his home Tuesday June 13, 1911 at 8:10 a.m. six miles west of Howard, near Highland school house, where he lived twelve years.
The early part of his life was spent in Rolla and Shelby counties, Mo.
He was married to Martha E. Blackborn, April 14, 1859. There was born to this union two children, one dying in infancy. The widow, one daughter and three brothers besides other relatives survive to mourn his death.
He cam to Kansas in 1853. He was converted and united with the Christian church in Shelby county, Missouri at the age of 31 years and when he came to Kansas he transferred his membership to the Bethany church and has been a faithful member until his death.
He was an old soldier and was buried Thursday at Clear Creek cemetery by the G. A. R. Post of Howard, he being a member of that order. Elder S. N. Fear officiated.
MRS. KATHRYN V. FORNSHELL
Kathryn Virginia Fornshell, age 94, a resident of Howard, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 at her home.
She was born on Jan. 29, 1915 in Wichita, the youngest of five children of William Henry and Leah Marie (Bell) Buechel. Kathryn graduated from Wichita High School and attended Emporia State for one year. She was united in marriage to Robert Fornshell and he preceded her in death.
Kathryn worked as a clerk for the Wichita Courthouse and was also a homemaker. She was a member of the Howard United Methodist Church. She enjoyed collecting talking and singing toys.
Kathryn is survived by her nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters, and one nephew.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial services was held Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Howard United Methodist Church with Pastor Charles Cryderman officiating.
Family suggests contributions to the Howard United Methodist Church 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.
MR. ROBERT L. FORNSHELL
Robert Lee Fornshell passed away Saturday, April 20, 1991 at his home in Howard. He was 75 years of age. Robert was born on September 23, 1915 at Bridgeport, Illinois to Robert Douglas and Dollie Lee Fornshell. His family moved to Kansas when Robert was an infant, and he attended schools in El Dorado.
After attending El Dorado High School, Robert enrolled in blue print school at Wichita East High School. He was employed at Beech Aircraft Company in Wichita until enlisting in the United States Air Force during World War II. Robert was a parachute rigger in the European Theater, and was stationed in England.
Robert married Kathryn Virginia Buechel at the Methodist Church in El Dorado, Kansas, during a furlough from the military on January 2, 1943. After his discharge from the Air Force, Robert and Kathryn made their home in Wichita where he began working as an insurance agent for the Farmers Insurance Group.
In the early l950’s, they moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana where Robert remained in the insurance business for two years, before returning to Wichita. They moved to Des Moines, Iowa in the early 1960’s where Robert continued his insurance profession and returned to Wichita a few years later.
They settled in Howard about twenty years ago, where they owned the Fornshell Insurance Agency until ill health caused him to retire.
He was a former member of Hope Masonic Lodge #155, Carter-Rader American Legion Post #149, and was a member of the Howard United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn of Howard, and two brothers, Dale Fornshdll of Wichita and Max Fornshell ol Florence, Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Gale Fornshell who died fourteen months ago, and was a twin of his brother Dale.
Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 1991 at the Howard United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Parsons and Rev. Roy Brown officiating. Mrs. Betty Russell was the organist with Mrs. Barbara Greenwood and Mrs. Mary Harrod singing “How Great Thou Art” and “In the Garden”.
In accordance with his wishes, his body has been donated to the Department of Anatomy at the University ,of Kansas Medical Center. A memorial has been established with the Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks, contributions can be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. BERTHA L. FORSYTH - Submitted by L. Morgan
Bertha Leona Forsyth, duaghter of William and Clarisa Lewis, was born November 1, 1869, at Saybrook, Illinois and passed away January 15, 1966, at the age of 96 years, 2 months and 14 days.
At the age of one year she came with her parents to Elk county, settling on a farm near Elk Falls, where, like may others, they endured untold hardships during pioneer days.
On February 2, 1888, she was united in marriage to Charles Forsyth. Their sixty years of married life were spent in Elk county, 26 years of that time being spent on a farm west of Howard in the Highland district. Her husband passed away March 24, 1948.
Yo this union ten children were born: Mrs. Mabel Beam, deceased; Mrs. Nellie Thompson, Howard, Kansas; Mrs. Clara Perkins, deceased; Mrs. Fern Anderson, deceased; Loren Forsyth, Corisana, Texas; Glen Forsyth, deceased; Mrs. Gladys Edwards, Wichita, Kansas; Mrs. Naomi Parke, Palm Beach, Florida; Allen Forsyth, Howard, Kansas and Ray Forsyth, Jerome, Idaho.
She was a mother of unselfish devotion to her family, grandchildren and neighbors, always ready and willing to help and share when ever needed.
She was a charter member of the Howard Nazarene church, serving it faithfully in many capacities as long as her health permitted. Her life was fully consecrated to her church and God.
She was a person whose hands were never idle, but always busy with the things she loved to do.
She had many hobbies and was an ardent lover of nature.
Besides her six children: 17 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Elbin Lewis, Moline, Kansas, Orwill Lewis, Elk Falls, Kansas, and one sister Lena Arndt, Howard, Kansas, she leaves many friends who mourn her departure.
Funeral services were held on Monday, January 17, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Spurrier-Watt Funeral Home. Miles Henry of Marion, a grandson, officiated. Music was furnished by Ken Forsyth, also a grandson, accompanied by Mrs. Noel Mullendore. Casket bearers were Don Forsyth, Ken Forsyth, Charles Forsyth, Bill ANderson, Maurice Perkins and Max Perkins, all grandsons. Concluding services and burial wre in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard.
MRS. BARBARA L. FOSTER
CEDAR VALE — Barbara Louise Foster, 62, of Cedar Vale, Kan., died Feb. 3, 2003 at William Newton Memorial Hospital in Winfield, Kan. She was born Oct. 11, 1940 in Winfield to Olen E. and Maxine (Banning) Foster. She was raised in Grenola and graduated from Grenola High School.
She had worked as a cook at the Cozy Corner in Cedar Vale, then worked in the Tulsa School District as a Teacher’s Aide. She returned to Cedar Vale in 1984 and was to cook at the Cedar Vale Community Hospital.
She was a member of the Cedar Vale Church of Christ.
She is survived by daughters and son-in-laws Valerie G. and Michael Reinert, Norman, Okla., Melody (Suzie) and Andy Kelly, Arkansas City, sister, Betty Oliver, Cedar Vale, and three grandchildren.
Services were held Thursday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. at the Cedar Vale Church of Christ. Interment was in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola, Kan.
A memorial has been established with the Cedar Vale Church of Christ and the Cedar Vale Cornmunity Hospital.
MRS. LELA FOSTER
MRS. GEO. FOSTER DEAD Mrs. Lela Foster, wife of Geo. Foster of Sedan died at her home here at 3:00 a.m., Saturday, June 28th. Her death came suddenly and unexpected after a few hours illness, which makes the blow doubly severs for her husband, relatives and friend.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon, June 29th, with the pastor, Rev. Otto B. Irelan in charge of the service. Rev. Newton Hill of Elk Falls delivered a brief address. The hymns were very appropriate. Floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Interment was made at Union Chapel cemetery.
Lela Sherman Pumpelly was born near Paris, Kentucky, August 1898, and at the time of her death her age was 31 years, 10 months and 22 days.
At the age of two years,she came with her parents to Elk Falls, Kans. In 1909 the family moved to Chautauqua county where she has made her home ever since. She was married to George W. Foster May 15, 1919. She attended high school in Sedan and taught fourteen years in the schools of Chautauqua county.
She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, four brothers, B. B. Pumpelly of Tulsa. Okla; Robert of Sedan, Garrett of Falmouth, Ky, and Lemuel of Bloomington, Ill; three sisters, Mrs. Oren Kelsey of Elk Falls, Mrs. T. R. Ford of Peru. and Mrs. Guy Miller of Sedan and many other relatives and friend.. She was affectionate as a daughter, wife sister and will live in the memory of her loved ones,
MRS. MINNIE FOUCH - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Minnie Fouch, 91, of Moline, Kansas, died Monday, July 9, 1990, at the Elk Manor Nursing Home, Moline. She was born November 15, 1898, in Cabool, Missouri, to John and Mary (Rust Higginbotham). She was a retired bookkeeper for Pembleton Electronics in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Minnie was the widow of Wayne Fouch who preceded her in death in the 1950's. She is survived by two sisters, Ruth Nay of Moline, Kansas, and Ruby Pembleton of Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
Graveside services will be held Friday, July 13, 1990, at 10:00 a.m., in the Moline Cemetery. Watt Funeral Home, Moline, is in charge of arrangements.
MR. OSCAR E. FOULKE
Oscar Edward “Buck” Foulke, 71, a resident of Fall River, died Monday, Jan. 4, 1993, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
He was born near Fall River Aug. 8, 1921, a son of Edward D. and Goldic Mae (Taggart) Foulke.
He was the former owner and operator of D & B Locker and Grocery, having owned the store for 35 years.
On June 3, 1943, he married Doris Evans in San Francisco, Calif., and she survives at the home.
He was a member of the Greenwood Masonic Lodge No. 163 and Golden Star Order of Eastern Star No. 173, Toronto.
Survivors in addition to his wife Doris are two sons, Gary Evan Foulke of Augusta and Larry Dean Foulke of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and one sister, Nellie Mae Cranor of Altoona.
Services were held this afternoon in the chapel of the Timmons Funeral Home, Rev. Howard Busby and Rev. Ray Kerstetter officiated. Burial was in the Mount Zion Cemetery near Fall River.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kansas Lung Association, the Fall River City Park or the Fall River City Library.
MRS. LOLA P. FOUST
Lola Pauline Foust, age 90, a resident of Moline, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at the Howard Twilight Manor in Howard.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 8, 2009 at Moline Christian Church in Moline, with Pastor Stan Rumbaugh officiating. Interment was at Moline Cemetery.
Family suggests contributions to the Moline Christian Church 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, Howard.
MR. TRAVIS FOUST
Travis Foust, age 97, a resident of Moline, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011 at William Newton Hospital in Winfield.
He was born on Dec. 8, 1913 in Putman, Okla., the son of John W. and Sarah Alice (Walker) Foust.
On Sept. 12, 1936 Travis was united in marriage to Lola Miller in Winfield and celebrated 72 years of marriage together before Lola's passing.
Travis was a mechanic. He was known as a hardworking and kind gentleman to everyone. Travis enjoyed woodworking, repairing furniture and fishing. He was a member of the Moline Christian Church.
Travis is survived by one son Gary Foust and his wife Sandy of Winfieid, one daughter Gaylene Hebb and her husband Lee of Howard, one brother, John. T. Foust and his wife Mildred of Moline, seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lola on May 5, 2009, five brothers, eight sisters and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the Moline Christian Church in Moline, with Stan Rumbaugh officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church, interment will be at Moline Cemetery.
Family suggests contributions be made to the Moline Christian Church 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.
MRS. MARY E. FRARY - Submitted by L. Morgan
Mary Elizabeth Arndell, oldest daughter of Richard Arndell and Mary Jane Vator Arndell, was born June 10, 1874, in ClemMorganshire, Wales, and departed this life at Newton Memorial hospital, Winfield, Kansas, May 5, 1966. She would have been 92 years old on June 10, 1966.
At an early age of perhaps ten years, Mary came to the United States with her parents and settled in Nevada at Austin, and later Battle Mountain, where she received her education, and grew to young womanhood.
She was married to Oliver Ganser and three sons were born to this union. Her husband and two sons, Oliver and Joe, preceded her in death. Harvey Ganser resides in San Jose, California.
Several years later, she moved to Ogden, Utah and on October 6, 1917, Mary was united in marriage to William Frary. To this union were born a daughter, Marguerite, who passed away seven years ago, and a son, Arthur William Frary, now a Methodist minister at Howard, Kansas.
Mary and her husband accepted a Methodist pastorate in a mining town of Eureka, Utah, and they served there for 29 years, later holding pastorates at Olathe and Marvel, Colorado, where they were serving when her husband was called to his eternal home on July 4, 1955.
She fell last November and was in Newton Memorial hospital, Winfield, Kansas, then the Good Samartian Rest Home, until the last week of March, when she fell again and returned to Newton Memorial hospital where she passed away.
She leaves to mourn her passing her oldest son, Harvey A. Ganser, and daughter-in-law, Dorothy; her son-in-law, Harold Fisher, all of San Jose, California; her youngest son, Arthur W. Frary, daughter-in-law, Phyllis, and grandchildren, Sherilyn and Deryl; six other grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Tillie Hess of San Francisco, California; Mrs. Ethel Laurent of Austin, Nevada; Mrs. Margaret Fredrick of Reno, Nevada, many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held on Monday, May 9, at 2 p.m., in the Howard Methodist church with Miles Stotts of the Moline Methodist church and pastor Omar Stanton of the Severy Methodist church officiating. Spurrier-Watt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Concluding services and burial were in Grace Lawn cemetery at Howard, Kansas.
MR. CHARLES M. FRAZIER - Submitted by Dan Durbin
CHARLES FRAZIER DIES
Charles Melvin Frazier, born in Longton, Kansas, August 31, 1888, moved with his parents to Missouri and grew to manhood. Returning to Longton at the age of 19. On September 30, 1913, he was united in marriage to Iva Hainlin and has resided in Longton until the time of his death. He passed away Monday.
MRS. IVA M. FRAZIER - Submitted by Dan Durbin
MRS. IVA MAY FRAZIER
Iva May Hainlin, daughter of Fred and Julia Hainlin, was born at Longton, Kans. March 20, 1885 and passed away at Howard, Kansas, April 5, 1956.
She was a member of the Congregational Church of Longton and was an active worker in the church for many years. She was united in marriage to Charles Frazier in 1915. Mr. Frazier preceded her in death in 1944.
She leaves to mourn her passing, three brothers; Fred of Sullivan, Missouri, Ed of Selah, Washington and Charles of Moline, Kansas, and one sister, Mrs. Bertha Frazier of Moline, Kansas.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church in Longton, conducted by W. W. Dewey of Moline, assisted by C. P. Broadfoot. Mrs. G. Freeman and Mrs. Earl Howland sang "What a Friend" and "The City Foursquare," accompanied by Mrs. H. Morgridge at the piano. Arrangements were by the Watt Funeral Home from Moline. Pallbearers were Mort Tonlin, Dwain Depew, Ray Schlueter, Emera Sheel, Hugh Foote and Fred Gregory.
Burial was made in the Longton Cemetery.
MRS. JULIA A. FRAZIER - Submitted by Dan Durbin
JULIA ALBERTA FRAZIER
Julia Alberta Frazier, daughter of Fred and Julia Hainlin, was born July 24, 1874, and departed this life at St. Joseph hospital in Wichita, Kansas on August 27, 1956, age 82 years, 1 month and 3 days.
She grew to womanhood in and near Longton, Kansas and on July 21, 1891 she was married to William E. Frazier, who preceded her in death, January 24, 1953. To this union was born 7 children, 2 sons, Charles and Everette preceded her in death. The surviving children are: Mrs. Viola Dalton, Mrs. Mayme Warren, Mrs. Grace Julian, Francis Frazier and Vernol Frazier.
She moved here in 1913, and has lived in and around Moline ever since.
She has left her earthly home, but her kindly deeds and loving acts will long be remembered. She was a member of the Methodist church.
She leaves to mourn her loss 3 brothers, Ed Hainlin, Selah, Washington; Fred Hainlin, Sullivan, Missouri and Charles Hainlin of Moline. Besides her children, grandchildren, great granchildren and a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral services were held from the Watt Funeral Home Chapel in Moline, on Thursday, August 30, at 2:00 p.m. Officiating were Revends O. W. Dewey of Independence and Robert L. Harvey pastor of the Moline Methodist church. Interment in the Moline cemetery.
Out of town relatives who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Todd and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. Christopher, Mrs. Ernest McNabb, Denny Warren, Mrs. Florence Flentye, all of Wichita, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Dalton, Mr. and Mrs. William Benson of Chanute, Mrs. Jim Smith, Mrs. Barbara Peterson of Winfield.
MR. WILLIAM E. FRAZIER - Submitted by Dan Durbin
William Edward Frazier, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Frazier, was born in Peoria, Illinois, February 5, 1869, and passed away at his home in Moline, Kansas, January 23, 1953, at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 18 days.
He moved to Kansas with his parents in 1877, and settled at Longton, Kansas. He was united in marriage to Bertha Hainlin July 21, 1891. To this union eight children were born, two sons, William Leroy and Charles preceding him in death. He moved to Moline in 1913, where he has made his home until his passing.
He is survived by his wife, Bertha, three sons; Everett and Francis of Moline, Kansas, and Vernol of Beloit, Kansas, three daughters; Mrs. Roy Dalton of Chanute, Kansas, Mrs. George Warren of Wichita, Kansas and Mrs. George Julian of Clifty, Arkansas. Thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Sam Frazier of Fowler, Colorado, two sisters; Mrs, Mabel Wilcox of Neodesha, Kansas, and Mrs. Nettie Rosendale of Woodward, Oklahoma, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service were held Sunday, January 25, at 2 p. m., at the Watt Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. O. W. Dewey. Mr. Harold McCreight sang two songs, Going Down the Valley, and Beyond the Sunset, accompanied by Mrs. Elwinnie Tucker at the piano.
Burial was made in the Moline cemetery.
MR. JOHN C. FOX - Submitted by Jerry Jackson
Fredonia, Kansas
Fox, John Charles, 89, former Severy, Kansas resident, retired farmer, died Tuesday, December 31, 1996. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Severy Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors: wife, Olive; sons, Dr. Melvin Fox of Lockport, Illinois, Dr. Charles Fox of Fredonia, Kansas, Dr. Steven Fox of Lithia, Florida; daughter, Linda Bennett of McPherson, Kansas; brother, Chester of Squaw Valley, California; sister, Lena Hurt of Granola, Kansas; 10 grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Bible Society. Timmons Funeral Home.
John Charles Fox, 89, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, formerly of Severy died, Tuesday, December 31, 1996, at Fredonia Regional Hospital. He was born September 3, 1907 near New Freedom, Oklahoma in Woods County, the son of Charles James and Emma Amelia (Hemreck) Fox. He was a retired farmer
On May 12, 1937, he married Harriett Olive Croft in Severy, Kansas.
He was member of the Severy Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors include his wife Olive of the home; three sons, Dr. Melvin Gene Fox of Lockport, Illinois, Dr. Charles Edgar Fox of Fredonia, Kansas, Dr. Steven John Fox of Lithia, Florida; one daughter, Linda Fox Bennett of McPherson, Kansas; one brother, Chester Fox of Squaw Valley, California; one sister, Lean Hurt of Grenola, Kansas, and ten grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 3, 1997 at the Severy Church of the Nazarene with Rev. DeVere DeField, Rev. Lindsey Sullivan and Rev. Terry Buchanan officiating. Burial was in the Severy Cemetery. A memorial has been established in his name with the American Bible Society. Timmons Funeral Home in Fredonia was in charge of the arrangements.
DR. M. GENE FOX - Submitted by Jerry Jackson
Gene Fox
Dr. M. Gene “Doc” Fox, 58, a resident of Lockport, Homer Township, Illinois, died Monday, September 27, 1999, at his home.
He was born in Eureka, Kansas to John C. and Olive (Croft) Fox, and graduated from Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1969. A veteran of the U. S. Navy, he was licensed pilot.
A veterinarian, he was employed by Animal Clinic in New Lenox, Illinois, for 10 years. He was a former member of Orland Park Sertoma Club, the Lockport Lions Club and Lockport Lions Club. He was a member of Lockport American Legion, American Veterinary Medical Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association and Kansas State University Alumni Association.
He married Nance Von Elm, and she survives at the home.
Other survivors are Andrew Calvin Fox of South Carolina, Douglas Glen Bechtol of Chicago, Illinois, and Scott W. Fox of New Lenox, Illinois; his mother, Olive Fox of Fredonia, Kansas; two brothers, Dr. Charles Fox of Fredonia, Kansas and Dr. Steven Fox of Lithia, Florida; one sister, Linda Bennett of McPherson, Kansas, and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Friday, October 1, at the O’Neil Funeral Home Chapel in Lockport, Illinois. Rev. Denzil J. Luckritz will officiate.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 3, at the family farm in Elk County, Kansas.
Note: Gene was cremated and his ashes were spread in the north pasture of the Fox family farm.
MRS. LOUELLA FOXX
Louella Blanche (Adams) Kennedy Foxx, age 76, home maker and seamstress, died Tuesday, April 30, 2002, peacefully in her sleep at Via Christi-St. Joseph Hospital after a seven year illness from cardiac and respiratory ailments. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel.
“Lou” as she liked to be called, was a loving mother, seamstress and housewife, working hard all of her life. Louella was born on the family farm near Piedmont, Kansas on July 26, 1925 to Vernon Cole and Lucy Edna (Fee) Adams. She was united in marriage to Jesse W. Kennedy at the Howard Methodist Church on October 12, 1940. They lived near Wauneta, later moving to Howard. Jess joined the U. S. Army and served in WW 1I. This union ended in divorce. She later met and married Edward A. Foxx on April 11, 1970. Louella was a devoted mother, working for various individuals in the Howard community. She worked at Cob Miller’s store as a checker for years. Louella loved to dance, play bingo and go fishing and camping with her family and friends. Her children and grand children were her pride and joy. Louella resided at her home under the care of her oldest daughter, Karon Kennedy Hess, for seven years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Stanley and Elmer Adams, husbands, Jess Kennedy and Edward A. Foxx and a grandson, Danny Ray Kennedy, Jr.
She is survived by a son, Danny Ray Kennedy, Winfield, KS, daughters, Karon Kennedy-Hess, Wichita, KS, Sue Runyon, Las Cruces, NM, Elaine Wangerin, Topeka, KS, sisters, Helen Hinkle, Howard, KS, Frances Logsdon, Wichita, KS, Georgia Anna Ambler, Seattle, WA, Vera M. Conard, Severy, KS, grandchildren, Rhonda Payton, Jamie Collins, Larry Paul Runyon, Jacey Kennedy, Sonya Southoff, Jill Meier, Syril Ghio, Stevi Kennedy, Robin Renee Runyon, Stacy Kennedy, Garrett Kennedy, great grandchildren, Erica, Chad, Alyssa Collins, Shelton and Cody Southoff, Grayson and Jared Ghio and great great grandchild, Kadan Kennedy.
Louella was a lifetime member of DEERS, a U. S. Air Force retired wives club, Royal Neighbors of America Society and Rebekah Lodge of Howard, KS. A memorial has been established with the American Heart Association, 2100 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67214.
MR. CHARLES FRAZIER - Submitted by Dan Durbin
CHARLES FRAZIER DIES
Charles Melvin Frazier, born in Longton, Kansas, August 31, 1888, moved with his parents to Missouri and grew to manhood. Returning to Longton at the age of 19. On September 30, 1913, he was united in marriage to Iva Hainlin and has resided in Longton until the time of his death. He passed away Monday.
MRS. IVA M. FRAZIER - Submitted by Dan Durbin
MRS. IVA MAY FRAZIER
Iva May Hainlin, daughter of Fred and Julia Hainlin, was born at Longton, Kans. March 20, 1885 and passed away at Howard, Kansas, April 5, 1956.
She was a member of the Congregational Church of Longton and was an active worker in the church for many years. She was united in marriage to Charles Frazier in 1915. Mr. Frazier preceded her in death in 1944.
She leaves to mourn her passing, three brothers; Fred of Sullivan, Missouri, Ed of Selah, Washington and Charles of Moline, Kansas, and one sister, Mrs. Bertha Frazier of Moline, Kansas.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church in Longton, conducted by W. W. Dewey of Moline, assisted by C. P. Broadfoot. Mrs. G. Freeman and Mrs. Earl Howland sang "What a Friend" and "The City Foursquare," accompanied by Mrs. H. Morgridge at the piano. Arrangements were by the Watt Funeral Home from Moline. Pallbearers were Mort Tonlin, Dwain Depew, Ray Schlueter, Emera Sheel, Hugh Foote and Fred Gregory.
Burial was made in the Longton Cemetery.
MRS. GERTRUDE FREEMAN
Gertrude Catherine Freeman died Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at the Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline. She was 88 years of age and a long time resident of Longton, Kansas. Gertrude was born on February 22, 1914, to Charles Earnest and Leah May (Prine) Woodworth in the Union Chapel neighborhood of Chautauqua County, Kansas. She graduated from the Sedan High School in 1932 and taught one year at the Fly Creek School in Chautauqua County.
On April 29, 1933, she united in marriage to Fred Shannon Freeman at Fredonia, Kansas. They adopted two daughters, Judy Marie and Madeline, who were the light of their lives. Fred and Gertrude lived on farms southwest of Longton until they built the Silver Belle Motel in Longton in 1963. Following the sale of the motel in 1977 they built a new home and lived in Longton.
Gertrude was a long time member of the Elk Falls United Methodist Church. She was active in a number of organizations including the Longton Housing Authority, Kansas Cowbelles, Kansas Electric Cooperative Auxiliary, Friendly 14 Club, and Kansas Cattle Women. She was also a Past Worthy Matron and held other offices in the Eastern Star. She took her husband’s place on the board of directors of the Home State Bank in Longton, after his death on March 31, 1978.
She is survived by her two daughters, Judy Ransbottom and her husband Gary of Arlington, Washington, and Madeline Stowe and her husband Gary of Yuma, Arizona; four granddaughters Tammy Jacobs and her husband Ben, Vicki Bohannon and her husband Gary, Sheryl Miller and her husband Mike, all of Arlington, Washington, and Lorri Jones and her husband Tom of Fresno. California: seven great grandchildren, Caitlin and Marisa Jones. Jamie and Whitney Jacobs, Blake Petersen, Jessica Bohannon and Kyle Bohannon, all of Arlington. Washington; one great great granddaughter, Jaea Jacobs of Arlington, Washington and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred, a brother Charles, and three sisters Vesta Payne, Mildred Dyer, and Mary Bollinger.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at the Elk Falls United Methodist Church with Pastor Burt Santee of Independence officiating, assisted by Rev. Gene Riley, also of Independence. Interment will be at the Longton Cemetery in Longton, Kansas. Memorials have been established with the Elk Falls United Methodist Church and the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice of Wichita. Contributions may be left with the funeral home The funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. ARTHUR D. FRIEND
Arthur Dean Friend, ago 70, of Winfield, Kan., passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Winfield Rest Haven.
He was born on New Years Day, Jan. 1, 1941 to Vern and Florence (Armstrong) Friend in the Basharn Hospital in Eureka, where his mother had been operated on for appendicitis the day before his birth. He was born three weeks premature.
His elementary education was received at a country school called' "Rule Vale" in Fiat, Elk County, Kan., He belonged to the Antioch Rustlers 4-H CJub. He graduated in 1959 from Howard High School in Howard. He piayed the end position on the high school football team. During high school he served as secretary, vice president and president of the local FFA Chapter. After graduation he worked for School's Grain Elevator and Food Store in Moline.
On Dec. 5, 1961 Arthur joined the Air Force and received his first five weeks of basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He was then transferred to Chanute Air Force Base at Rantoul, I11., to finish basic training and attended aircraft instrument schooling. Upon completion of this schooling, he was stationed at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey and later transferred to Norton Air Force Base in California where he remained until his discharge in 1965 with the rank of Sergeant.
After his discharge, he returned to Elk County to help with the farming as his father had back surgery that year and was unable to work. In 1966, he worked a short time as an aircraft instrument mechanic at Lear Jet in Wichita. On Oct. 4, 1966 he became employed at TWA in Kansas City, Mo., as an aircraft instrument mechanic.
In 2001 he was diagnosed with COPD and short term memory loss which, caused his retirement on Oct. 1, 2001 after working 35 years for TWA. After his retirement, he came to Winfieid and lived wifh his sister, Louise Havens and her husband John for five years. In May 2006 he became a resident of Winfield Rest Haven.
Arthur is survived by his father Vern Friend of Howard, two brothers Melvin Friend and wife Phyllis of Elk Falls, and Harold Friend of Winfield, one sister Louise Havens and husband John of Winfield. and several nieces and nephows.
He was preceded in death by his mother Florence in 1979 and his sister Phyllis Barber in 1994.
Funeral services wore held Monday. March 7, 2011 at Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard. Private interment followed at Grace Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers family request contributions be made to Grace Lawn Cemetery and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidelh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.
MRS. FLORENCE L. FRIEND - Submitted by Louise Havens
FLORENCE LOUISE FRIEND died Thursday, November 29, 1979 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louise Havens, in Winfield, KS. She was 68 years of age. She was born on October 12, 1911 in the Howard Township of Elk County, KS to Homer J. and Rozella Poole Armstrong. Florence attended school at Pleasant Hill 149 north of Howard, and attended Sunday School at the New Salem Baptist Church. On August 4, 1932 she was united in marriage to Jesse Vern Friend in Eureka, KS and to this union was born three sons and two daughters. Florence lived her entire life in Elk County, making a home for her family on farms in the Howard area. In 1977 Florence and Vern moved into Howard where they retired.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Jolly Neighbors Quilting Club. She faithfully attended these activities as long as her health permitted. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Howard, and one sister, Mildred. She is survived by her husband, Vern; three sons, Melvin of Elk Falls, KS, Harold of Howard, and Arthur of Kansas City, MO; two daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Barber of Wichita, and Mrs. Louise Havens of Winfield; one brother, Ralph Armstrong of Derby, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Woods of Howard, 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 1, 1979 in the Zimmerman Funeral Home with Rev. Don Harper of the First Baptist Church of Howard officiating. The music was provided by Louise Morgan who sang, "Beyond the Sunset" and "Ivory Palaces" with Mrs. Robin Smith as the organist. The casket bearers were Bill Marion, Elias Morgan, Ruel Penhorwood, Vance Shipman, Roland Vick, and Cleland Wells. Interment was held in the Grace Lawn Cemetery at Howard.
MASTER FOREST H. FRIEND - Submitted by Louise Havens
Forest Herbert Friend
OBITUARY - Forest Herbert Friend, was born 6 miles north of Howard, Kansas on March 16, 1923 and passed from this life in the Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 10, 1928, age 4 years, 11 months and 23 days.
He leaves to mourn his loss his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Friend, 3 sisters, Ethel, Violet and Della and 1 brother, Vern, all of whom are at home. Funeral services were held at the home north of Howard at 4:00 p.m., Monday, March 12th. Burial was made in Grace Lawn Cemetery.
MR. WILEY M. FRIEND - Submitted by Louise Havens
OBITUARY -- FRIEND
Wiley Michael Friend, son of Thomas Benton and Elizabeth J. Friend, was born September 23, 1877, in Henry County, near Clinton, Missouri and departed this life August 26, 1963, at the age of 85 years, 11 months and 3 days. He had been ill for several years and seriously ill since last December. Since June 11 he had been in the state hospital suffering from the lung disease, emphysema and on August 23 had an acute heart attack and pneumonia developed. He was the fourth child of a family of six boys and three girls, whom are all living. His parents preceded him in death.
When a young man he came to Lebo, Kansas with his parents in a covered wagon. In 1896 they moved to a farm near Severy, Kansas. On December 25, 1906, he was married to Gertie Richardson and lived on a farm near Severy until moving to his farm north of Howard in 1912. To this union were born five children, three daughters and two sons. Mrs. Ethel Criger, Mrs. Violet Hebb, Mrs. Della Cox, and Vern Friend, all of Howard, and Forrest Friend, who preceded him in death in 1928. His main interest was his children and he was always willing to help his neighbors when needed.
He leaves to mourn his passing his three daughters and one son; one daughter-in-law, Florence; two sons-in-law, Clad Criger and Millard Cox. One son-in-law, Martin Hebb, preceded him in death. He is also survived by fifteen grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; five brothers and three sisters, George, Charley, Roy, Chester, Addie Friend and Flossie Allensworth of Centralia, Oklahoma; Will of Vinita, Oklahoma, and Ella Traw of Buckner, Missouri; many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all of his loved ones, neighbors and friends.
Funeral services were held in the Spurrier-Watt Funeral Home, Howard, Kansas, August 29, 1963, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Dean Brown of the First Baptist church officiating. Music was presented by a quartet composed of Fred Finley, Jess Barger, Charles Miller and Paul Moore, accompanied by Mrs. Elwood Miller. Casket bearers were, Walter Baughman, Estil DeWitt, Albert Criger, Glenn O. Miller, Roy Miller and Carl Hubbell. Interment was in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Howard, Kansas.
MRS. WILMA L. FROESE
Wilma Louise Froese, age 81, of Moline, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 8, 2008 at the Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home in Sedan. She was born Sept. 2, 1926 in Milan, Tenn. She worked as a clerk at the local gas station in Moline.
She married Johnny Joe Froese on April 26, 1948 in Ft. Smith, Ark. They moved to the Moline area in 1952. He preceded her in death on Dec. 25, 1974.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Moline. She enjoyed fishing, cooking and entertaining company.
She is survived by one son, Johnny Joe Froese and wife Jean of Arlington, Texas; one daughter, Betty Jo Martin and husband Mike of Lawrence, Kan.; one brother, Kenneth Price of Oklahoma; one sister, Marie Fagan of Guthrie, Kola., and one half sister, Charlotte Easton; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Johnny and one brother. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008 at the Moline Cemetery with Harry Hynes Hospice Chaplain Mike Graham officiating.
The family has suggested memorial contributions to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and these remembrances may be left in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas Street, Sedan, Kansas 67361.
To view the entire obituary online, visit www.dwbfh.com. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
MR. WINFRED G. FROST - Submitted by L. Morgan
ELK FALLS - Winfred Glen Frost, 61, of Elk Falls, died from injuries received in an automobile accident Dec. 20, 2005, at Biloxi, Miss.
Services were 10:30 a.m. today at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard. The Rev. Tony Pameticky officiated. Burial was in Elk Falls Cemetery.
Frost was born June 21, 1944, in Augusta, to Alice Carrie (Woods) and Albert David Frost.
On Dec. 27, 1965, he married Nancy Lucille Gibson at Walsh, Colo. This marriage later ended.
Frost was a construction worker in the oil refining and chemical industries. At the time of his death, he was in Mississippi to help rebuild facilities damaged by hurricane Katrina.
A son, Jackie Frost, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his fiancée, Roberta Sue Woods, Grenola; two sons, Jon Frost, Stinnett, Texas, and James Frost, Borger, Texas; a daughter, Janis Frost-Hanson, Independence, Mo.; three brothers, Charles "Pete" Frost, Lamar, Colo., James Frost, Glenolden, Pa., and David Frost, El Dorado; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
MR. LEROY E. FRY
LeRoy Edgar Fry died on Monday, September 18, 2006 at the Sedan City Hospital in Sedan. He was 87 years of age and a resident of Elk Falls. Roy was born on January 18, 1919 at Hutchinson, Kansas to Claude Elmer and Hazel Effie (McCracken) Fry. He attended school in Hutchinson and graduated from Bresee Academy in 1936.
Roy entered the United States Navy in 1943 and served as cook on the USS Anthedon during World War II. On November 28, 1946, he married Alta Grace Weaver at Hutchinson, Kansas and they raised one daughter, Carolyn, and three sons, Larry, Steven and Brian.
Roy was involved in food service throughout his life. He managed lunch counters in Duckwall stores at several locations in Kansas. He owned several restaurants before learning the art of hickory smoked barbeque at Plainview, Texas. Roy was best known for Roy’s Bar B Que which he operated in Great Bend, Hutchinson and, after retiring in 1982, in Elk Falls.
He attended the Calvary Chapel at Elk Falls.
He is survived by his wife, Alta; his daughter, Carolyn Fox of Bellflower, California; his sons, Larry of Poway, California, Steven of Elk Falls and Brian of Nickerson, Kansas; two sisters, Georgiamae Fry of Kansas City, Kansas and Grace Hess of Coolidge, Arizona; six grandchildren and one greatgrandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters and a grandson.
Memorial services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Elk Falls United Méthodist Church with Pastor Steven Bliss of the Calvary Chapel officiating. Private inurnment was held at the Elk Falls Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the Elk Falls Senior Center and the Calvary Chapel at Elk Falls. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MISS MAXINE G. FRYE - Submitted by Dan Durbin
A Sad Bereavement
Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Frye who live north of Moline and took their daughter, Maxine Gertrude. Her pure spirit went home to God and the hearts of parents, brothers, sisters and friends are grieved.
She was born November 3, 1910 and passed out of this life October 21, 1919, almost nine years of age.
The funeral service took place at the grave in Moline cemetery at 2:30 October 22 conducted by Newton Hill of Elk Falls. Many neighbors and friends attended the sad rites and expressed their sympathy for the bereaved ones. The floral tributes were beautiful and comforting.
MRS. NANCY E. FRYE - Submitted by L. Morgan
OBITUARY -- Nancy (Trimble) Frye
Nancy Elizabeth Trimble, daughter of Mr.and Mrs.Edward Trimble, was born at Elk Falls, Kansas, November 9, 1880 and departed this life July 15, 1932, at the family home, four miles west of Howard. She had lived 51 years, 8 months, and 6 days.
When about three years of age her family moved to the farm four miles north of Moline, where she lived her girlhood life and received her education in the schools of the vicinity.
On February 8, 1899 she was happily united in marriage to W. H. Frye of Grenola, Kansas. To this union were born eight children, four boys and four girls. One daughter preceded her mother in death in 1919. The children who survive her are: Stanley E. of Colorado Springs, Colorado; G. Herbert of Moline, Kansas; Mrs. Edison Asbury of Winfield, Kansas; Mrs. Lester Cory of Longton, Kansas; and Fred, Eugene and Dora all at home. Besides her husband and children, she leaves to mourn her going six grandchildren, her aged mother, Mrs. M. F. Blair of Moline and two brothers, D. R. Trimble of Buffalo, Missouri and Parmer Trimble of Ottawa, Kansas.
Nearly all her life was lived in and around Moline, where she leaves a very large circle of friends and neighbors. She was loved and respected by all who knew her.
Mrs. Frye was a member of the Baptist church of Moline and was a devoted Christian and one who always took her part in the work of the church.
For more than a year Mrs. Frye had been failing in health and during her last illness her suffering has been very intense. However, she was a very patient sufferer and made a hard fight to regain her health, but to no avail. On Friday, July 15th, she quietly passed away to her reward.
The entire community joins in expressions of profound sympathy for her bereaved husband, children and other relatives in this hour of deep sorrow.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 17th, at 2:30 at the Moline Baptist church. The services were very impressive and largely attended. The floral offerings were abundant and beautiful. The music was given by the church choir. Rev. J. W. Bayles of the Baptist church of Howard conducted the services and preacehed the sermon. The body was laid to rest in the Moline cemetery.
MRS. JOY D. FUGUA
HOWARD--- Joy D. Fuqua, 91, of Piedmont, died Friday at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.
Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Fuqua Ranch, one-half mile south of Rock Road on Road 10, Piedmont, with the Rev. Robin Haines officiating.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 10a.m. to noon at Flint Hills Assembly of God Church, Howard.
Memorials are suggested to the Piedmont Community Center and they can be mailed to Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.
Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Fuqua was born June 18, 1916 in Higgins, Texas, to Dee and Rose (Rermer) Giggy.
On May 1, 1938, she married John Fuqua, and he died in 2005.
She worked for a few years in the Tool Crib at Boeing and Learjet in Wichita. She worked for 10 years for the Howard A.S.C.S. office.
Survivors include two sons, Nathan Fuqua, Douglas, and Conlon Fuqua, Piedmont; a sister Jewell McCaslin, Howard; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
MRS. R. L. FULK - Submitted by L. Morgan
Mrs. R.L. Fulk of Moline Dies Here on Sunday
Mrs. R.L. Fulk, 53, a resident of Moline, who underwent a major operation at Mercy hospital here Saturday morning, passed away Sunday morning at 3:30. The body was removed to the Rarick Funeral home in Moline, where funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Elswick presiding. Burial was in the Moline cemetery.
MR. JACOB B. FULLENWIDER - Submitted by L. Morgan
FULLENWIDER, JACOB V. DIED-- At his residence in this city at 2 o’clock a.m., Sunday, April 25 after an illness of 14 days, Dr. Jacob V. Fullenwider, aged 43 years, 1 month and 6 days.
Dr. Fullenwider was born near Shelbyville, Shelby county, Kansas, (???) March 16th, 1832. Removing from thence with his parents to Montgomery county, Indiana. At the age of 18 he embraced religion, uniting with the Presbyterian church of which he has ever been an active and efficient member. He studied medicine at Darlington, Montgomery county, Indiana. Removing from thence in 1852, to Milford, Illinois where he remained until 1870 and from there to this state in December of the same year, locating in this city.
Mr . Fullenwider was one of our most highly respected citizens and his loss will be deeply felt by the community of which he was an honored member. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his death, who have the sympathy of a large circle of friends and neighbors. The funeral was conducted under the auspices of the Odd Fellows - of which he was an honored member -- in the presence of a large concourse of mourning friends.
MRS. EMILY J. FULMER
Emily Jo Fulmer age 71, a resident of Fredonia, died Sunday July 25, 2010 at Golden Living Center in Fredonia.
She was born June 15, 1939, in Bristow, Okla. Emily was the daughter of Lee Roy and Lora Bell (McPherson) Chapman.
In 1952 Emily married James Fulmer. They had six children, and James passed away in 1961. Emily worked as a Certified Nurse's Assistant; she was a member of the Eagles and the Ladies Auxiliary. In her spare time, Emily enjoyed cooking, sewing and spending time with her family.
Emily is survived by her son, James A. Fulmer of Longton; daughters, Debra Jo Watson of Springfield, Mo., Marilyn Kay Grimsely of Boise, La., Lois Hogan of Longton, and Virginia Brown of Longton; brothers, Charles R. Fulmer of Arkansas, Randy Fulmer of Arkansas, Ronny Dale Fulmer of Arkansas; sisters Becky Decker of Missouri, Donna Menure of Arizona, Betty Mae Fulmer of Arkansas, Mary Alice Fulmer of Arkansas, and Melissa Fulmer of Arkansas, 18 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
Emily was preceded in death by one son, John Wayne Fulmer and great-grandson Kenneth James North.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Countryside Funeral Home with Pastor Jeremiah Baird officiating. Burial followed at the Longton Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and may be left with the funeral home.
Services have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, Kansas 66736.
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