Elk County Citizen - February 25, 1903
MR. DANIEL GALT - Submitted by L. Morgan
Death Notice of Daniel Galt from the Severyite
Died, February 14, 1903, at his home, 10 miles southwest of Severy, Daniel Galt, aged 85 years, of dropsy.
Funeral services by Rev. Bixby at the Paw Paw U. B. church Monday the 16th, at 1 p.m. Interment in Paw Paw cemetery. -- Severyite.
MR. ALEXANDER GALVAN
MOLINE — Alexander “Alex” Galvan, 62, of Moline, died Nov. 13, 1995, in Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado.
The Rosary will be 7 p.m. Thursday, and Mass will be 10 am. Friday, both at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Moline. The Rev. Edward Sleinherger will oUiciate.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 388 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Molinc.
A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Contributions may he made through Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
Galvan was born Feb. 26, 1933, in Moline, the son of Manuel and Maria (Fabian) Galvan. He graduated from Moline High School in 1953 and served in the U.S. Army for two years. After receiving an honorable discharge in 1955, he moved to Chicago, where he lived for about five years.
Galvan began working for IBP of Emporia when he returned to Kansas. In 1972 he became a track man for Santa Fe Railway in the Cassoday and Strong City area. He worked for the railroad until 1993.
His marriage to Michacla Iuiz ended in divorce.
He was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way 2405 and attended St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Strong City.
Survivors include a son, Raymond Galvan, Newton; his brothers, Joe Galvan, Howard, Charles and David Galvan, Chicago, and Paul Galvan, San Angelo, Texas; his sisters, Manuela Reyes, Josephine Rodriguez, Elvira Gonzales, Patricia Cuevas and Frances Perez, all of Chicago. Antonia Hernandez and Rosemary Salisbury, both of Moline, Delores Ramirez, Baltimore, Md., Esther Poague, Boise, Idaho, and Phyllis Leal, Cassoday; and three grandchildren.
MRS. EDITH F. GARDNER
Edith F. Gardner of Sacramento CA., passed away January 25, 1996. She was 67 years of age. She was beloved wife of George W. Gardner, stepmother of Brian Gardner, and sister of Bill Redmond of Howard, KS.
She was a professor of Physical Education at CSUS and she was recognized nationally for her teaching and conducting of workshops in Social, Square and Folk Dancing.
She was a native of Kansas, born July 2, 1927. At her request no services were held.
Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made with Lind Brothers Mortuary of Sacramento.
MR. GEORGE E. GARDNER
George Earl Gardner, age 66, a resident of Howard, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 at his home.
George was born Nov. 27, 1943 in Sheldon, Mo., the son of Gale Eugene "Gene" and Bonnie George (Finch) Gardner.
George graduated high school in 1961 in El Dorado Springs, Mo. On March 18, 1981 George was united in marriage to Cathy Elaine Tharp in Miami, Okla.
He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. George was a member of the American Legion Carter Rader Post #149, Masonic Lodge and VFW. He owned Gardner Hay Company for 25 years. George enjoyed fishing, hunting and visiting with people.
He is survived by one son Justin Gardner of Howard, three daughters; Karla Boone and husband Kim of Neal, Kan., Bobbi Schurr and husband Lance of Hays, Kan., and Kimberly Nixon of Eureka, his father Gene Gardner of Sheldon, Mo., one brother Jim Gardner and wife Sheila of Branson, Mo., two sisters Nahwna Maslen and husband Johnney of El Dorado Springs, Mo., and Karma Curtis and Jack Sportsman of Lamar, Mo., eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He is preceded in death by his mother Bonnie Gardner and wife Cathy Gardner. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at Zimmerman Funeral Home. Interment followed at the South Lawn Cemetery in Severy.
Family suggests contributions to the Greenwood County Home Health and may be left with funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidelh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.
MR. JOHN C. GARISON - Submitted by L. Morgan
John Cureton Garison, son of Richard and Carolina Cureton Garison, the third child of a family of nine children, was born on the tenth day of November, 1888 at Rock Hill, South Carolina. When he was a young man he moved to Warren, Arkansas, where he followed farming, until he moved to Howard, Kansas in 1915.
He lived on a farm north of Elk Falls, Kansas from 1924 to 1936. Except for this period, and for a short time in Independence, he made his residence in Howard, where he has been engaged in trucking and farming.
On December 24, 1919, he was married to Violet Elizabeth Criger at Howard, Kansas.
Mr. Garison is survived by his widow, Mrs. Violet Garison of the home, a son, John C. Garison Jr., of Garden City, Kansas; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Sinnett of Omaha, Nebraska; a son-in-law, Carl Sinnett of Omaha, Nebraska, a daughter-in-law, Goldie Garison of Garden City, Kansas, whom he loved as his own daughter. He also leaves two brothers, Leon M. Garison and Earl Garison of this community; 16 nieces and nephews, many other relatives, and a great number of friends. Three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
Mr. Garison was a life long member of the Methodist church and at the time of his death was a member of the First Methodist church of Howard, Kansas.
He served in the United States Marines during World War I and was stationed at Quantico, Virginia, and Parris Island, South Carolina. He was a member of the Carter-Rader Post No. 149 of the American Legion; Hope Lodge No 155, A. F. & A. M. and Columbia Chapter No. 142, Order of the Eastern Star of Howard, Kansas. He was also a member of the Kansas Farm Bureau and the Grange.
Mr. Garison was stricken ill with an influenza attack on Friday, November 30th, which attack developed later into heart complications. He was taken to the U. S. Veterans hospital in Wichita, Kansas, December 5th, where he passed away early Sunday morning, December 9th, at the age of 68 years.
Memorial services were held at the Moon Chapel in Howard, Tuesday, December 11th, conducted by his pastor, the Rev. P.L. Mitchell. Charles Miller was soloist with Mrs. Willis Miller accompanist. The casket bearers were Carl Criger, Jim Criger, William Brown Garison, Richard Garison, Robert Smith and Jim Garison. Concluding services and burial were at Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, with full honors by Hope Lodge No. 155, A. F. &A. M. and Carter-Rader Post of the American Legion.
MRS. ANNA M. GARRETT - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD---- Anna Mae Garrett, 91, of Howard, died Thursday at the Howard Twilight Nursing Home in Howard.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, with the Revs. Marty Dewitt, Kibam Kim, Don Harper and Robin Haines oficiating. Interrment will be held in the Grace Lawn Cemetery at Howard.
A memorial has been established with the Howard United Methodist Church, and contributions may be left with the funeral home.
Mrs. Garrett was born Aug. 26, 1907, at Jerico, Texas, to Frank W. and Pearlia (Perkins) Bales. At an early age, she moved with her family to a farm near Grenola. After graduating from Grenola High School, she completed Normal Training and became a teacher at several rural schools in Elk County.
She married John C. Garrett at Howard on Dec. 17, 1938, and he died in 1974.
As a young lady, she was baptized in the Caney River as a member of the United Methodist Church. She attended church regularly, and took a leadership role in the United Methodist Women. She served two years as president and was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Carter-Rader Post in Howard, and was also a former member of the Loyal Lima Extension Home Unit.
Survivors include two daughters, Ruby Hopwood, Gainesville, Ga., and Dorothy Browder, Gordon, Neb.; a sister, Gladys Ingle, Howard; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
MR. ROBERT C.W. GARMAN
Robert Clifford Webb Garman age 68 was born June 3, 1940 to Martha Ellen (Raedeker) Carman and Clare Allan Carman in Gushing, Okla. He left this life Feb. 22, 2009.
He is survived by his wife Connie (Jones) Carman of the home in Moline, and his son Scott Carman of Oklahoma City and daughter and son-in-law Andrea and Kevin Decker of Oklahoma City. He left behind four grandchildren, Hannah, Gretchen, Dustin and Lorelei Decker of Oklahoma City, many aunts and cousins, sister-in-law (and brother-in-law) Judy and Van VanCleave of Moline, and brother-in-law (and sister-in-law) Bob and Joyce Jones of Wichita, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
Robert graduated from Harding High School in Oklahoma City in 1958. At one point in time he delivered Wilt Chamberlin's newspaper in Lawrence, Kan., while Wilt was in college there. Robert enlisted in the navy in 1958 and served three years on the USS Independence aircraft carrier. He met and married Connie Marie Jones on Sept. 30, 1961 in Wichita.
He attended Wichita State University and eventually graduated after 12 years from the University of Rochester, N.Y., with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He was hauntingly brilliant. Robert (or "Bob" as many called him) built an IMSAI8080 computer circuit by circuit in 1976, a Heathkit television by hand, and a Bradley GT2 (from 1978 to 1998—the only car to be officially an antique on the day it was completed.)
Bob loved the adrenaline rush from riding a motorcycle. He owned many during his lifetime and was even rumored to have driven one through the halls of his high school (which was frowned upon). He made numerous cross-country trips and raced both enduro and motocross when he lived in California in the 1970's. He even got to ride once with Steve McQueen. Bob's favorite movie of all time was "On Any Sunday."
Bob was the ultimate computer "guru." After serving as a programmer/analyst for Xerox in California on such projects as the Domino project, he ventured into business for himself and moved his family to Oklahoma City from California in 1975. He returned to Xerox in 1977 and served the rest of his years as a systems analyst, sales analyst, instructor and color specialist in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Leesburg, Va., and Lewisville, Texas. He retired from Xerox in 2004 and settled in Moline. During his retirement he wrote the utilities billing system for the city of Moline.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial services were held Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 at the United Methodist Church in Moline with Pastor Chantilly Lovelace and Pastor Gary Parsons officiating.
Family suggests contributions to the United Methodist Church in Moline and may be left with the funeral home.
MR. JOHN C. GARRETT - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD--- John Clarence Garrett, 79, died Tuesday at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. He was a lifetime resident of Elk County, born on July 9, 1895 in Elk County, the son of George and Minnie (Frawner) Garrett. He was united in marriage to Anna Bales on Dec. 17, 1938 at Howard, and she survives at the home. They lived on a farm northeast of Howard, moving to Howard in 1955. He was a member of the Howard American Legion.
Additional survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Stanley Hopwood, Gainsville, Ga., and Mrs. David Browder, Johnson, Kan.; one sister, Mrs. Glen Jontra, Howard; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Spurrier Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy L. Brown, pastor of the United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Gracelawn Cemetery with Carter Rader Post in charge of military rites.
MR. DOUGLAS C. GERDING - Submitted by L. Morgan
Douglas Christopher Gerding died on Thursday, July 10, 2008 from injuries received in an auto accident west of the Elk county and Montgomery county line on U.S. 160. He was 36 years of age and a resident of rural Elk Falls.
Doug was born on Oct. 19, 1971 at Kettering, Ohio to Edward John and Shirley Ann (Kohls) Gerding. He graduated from high school in 1990 and joined the United States Coast Guard, serving in Hawaii, Australia and Florida. After receiving an honorable discharge from the service, Doug attended ITT College at Dayton, Ohio.
Doug married Sandra Wilson in Dayton, Ohio and to their union a daughter, Jessica Nicole was born. They divorced in 1997.
On Feb. 19, 2000, he married Jolie Dian (Morris) Wallace at Wichita, and to this union was born a son, Austin Douglas. Doug was currently employed by the Dart Cherokee Basin Pipeline as a Senior Compressor Operator.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, fishing and camping and he helped coach his son’s Pee Wee League baseball team this year at Longton.
He is survived by his wife, Jolie; a son, Austin of the home; a daughter, Jessica Gerding of Chillicothe, Ohio; a step-son, Justin Wallace and a step-daughter, Jalie Wallace, both of the home; his father, Edward Gerding and his wife Sue, of Boca Raton, Fla,; a brother, Edward Gerding II, of Centerville, Ohio and two sister, Deborah Fussnecker of Michigan. He was preceded in death by his mother Shirley and a step-mother, Patricia, who raised him after the death of his mother.
MR. JOHN W. GIBBON - Submitted by L. Morgan
DEATH OF JOHN W. GIBBON
Pioneer Lumber Dealer and Ex-Mayor of Howard Passed Away Friday, June 3, 1927.
Word was received in Howard last Friday at noon that John W. Gibbon had passed away, at the Halstead Hospital, where he had been for about two weeks, for care and treatment. His death was no surprise to this community for he had been manifestly failing steadily--rapidly for many weeks.
Many months ago he had submitted to a surgical operation for a goiter of some kind of growth in his neck and throat. He had at first experienced some relief, but soon acknowledged that he had not been materially benefitted. He steadily lost strength, his voice rapidly failed him, and at the last he could not speak audibly. He suffered greatly and was distressed by coughing spells which greatly racked him. He again went to the hospital, but the doctors and surgeons frankly told him they could do nothing for him, and that his case was more or less of a mystery to them. Last week he sank rapidly, and his sons were called to his side, and Friday he passed away, having been unconscious for about two days.
The remains were brought home to Howard Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, a great many friends called at the home for a last look on the face of their friend. Monday at 10 a.m. funeral services were held at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. J. H. Hoopingarner, pastor, assisted by Revs. Bayles of the Baptist church, McKinney of the Christian church, and Griggs of the Presbyterian church. Aside from the church ritual service, and the scripture reading, the talks were strictly personal and memorial. Rev. Hoopingarner said a sermon would almost be out of place, as the life of Mr. Gibbon had been a better sermon than he or any minister could preach. He spoke most feelingly and sympathetically of his acquaintance with Mr. Gibbon during the past year or more he had been his pastor. He was followed by Justice John Marshall, who came from Topeka to assist at the services. Judge Marshall had been intimately and affectionately associated with Mr. Gibbon for many, many years, dating from Mr. Gibbon's arrival in Howard, more than 45 years ago. while the talks of both these men were highly eulogistic, we believe every person under the sound of their voices heartily concurred in every word that was uttered.
The following obituary was read by Rev. Hoopingarner, during the services:
John William Gibbon was born at West Hartlepool, England, September 17, 1857 and died at the Halstead, Kansas Hospital on June 3rd, 1927. He was the eldest of five children of Joseph Gibbon and Jane Outhwaite Gibbon. At the age of 13 years he came to America with his mother and brothers and sisters, the father having preceded them about a year, the family home being established at Burlington, Kansas, where he grew to manhood attending the Burlington schools. He attended the State Agricultural College at Manhattan for a year and then started out for himself taking employment with the S. A. Brown Lumber Company as special agent in which capacity he was temporarily located in a number of Kansas and Missouri towns, coming to Howard as the manager of the yard here in 1882. He was married November 14, 1884, to Jennie M. Kelsey at Ottawa, Kansas. To this union were born two children, Will Outhwaite Gibbon of Jarbalo, Kansas and Allen Kelsey Gibbon of Kansas City, Mo.
Besides his widow and children, there survive him five grandchildren; a brother, Thomas Outhwaite Gibbon, of Hartford, Kansas; another brother, Joseph Gibbon of Burlington, Kanss; and a sister, Mrs. W. A. Thew of Conway Springs, Kansas.
While a young man he united with the Methodist church at Burlington and has been a member of the Howard Methodist church ever since his coming to the town. He has served his church as Sunday School superintendent for over 30 years and in some official capacity in the church all his life in Howard. For twelve years he was a member of the school board of the Howard district, has been a member of the Council a number of times and was Mayor of Howard for two terms.
Interment was in the family lot in Grace Lawn cemetery.
The following were the pall bearers: Active, B. W. Hamar, A. W. Goodwin, D. B. Fleak, W. E. Allen, Ben A. Eby, M. M. Munsinger, Honorary, C. W. Fleak, Geo. K. Reid, P. Small, F. L. Sliker, Thos. E. Thompson, B. M. Wisner.
MR. CLAYTON M. GIBSON - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Tragic Death of Clayton Gibson
INSTANTLY KILLED BY SHAFT AT MILL
An Employee of the Mill For Seven Year Caught by Shaft and Horribly Mangle-Funeral Tuesday
Clayton M. Gibson, who has been in the employ of Webb & Walker at their mill and elevator met his death Monday afternoon while working in the basement. It is not known just how long since the tragedy it was when he was found. He had gone to work in the afternoon as usual and was alone in the mill.
A little before three o'clock, J. M. Johns came along the street and noticing the engine was making a peculiar noise spoke to Mr. Walker about it. The gasoline was noted for not running smoothly if left for some time without attention, so wondering what was wrong that the engine to run that way, Mr. Walker left the office and in company with Mr. Johns went to the engine room to see what was wrong. A shocking sight met their eyes when they entered.
The trunk of the body was lying on the floor without clothing, the clothing was mostly hanging from and wound around a shaft and the limbs and head had been torn off.
It is not know, of course, how the accident occurred, but it may be conjectured that working about the room Mr. Gibson's clothing was caught under a belt on the shaft and he was instantly drawn up and around the shaft and kept revolving there while the body was so badly mangled and until the clothing gave way. It is probable that death had been instantaneous.
Mr. Gibson was a faithful employee and a careful workman. He had been employed by the firm for seven years and was perfectly familiar with all the surrounding and with the duties he had to perform. Probably he had grown so accustomed to conditions that he had ceased to think how much danger he was in and a moment's thoughtlessness cost him his life.
Clayton M. Gibson was born in Elk County, November 25, 1881, and had lived in this vicinity his entire life. On June 23, 1907 he was married to Miss Lena G. Hoopman and their home had been in Moline since that time. Three children came to bless their home.
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MRS. ANN M. GIESY
Ann (Mary) Giesy passed away on Sept. 25,2008.
Ann was born on Feb. 25, 1912 to Jim and Annabel Hogan. She grew up on a farm near Moline, and as a young woman, taught for twelve years in rural schools in Elk and Chautauqna counties. She and Jack Giesy were married in 1939. They had three children: LeAnne, Larry and Sharon.
In July of 1955, Ann and her family opened up the original "Toot's" Drive In. After spending a number of years raising their children, Ann returned to the classroom in 1958. She continued teaching, first in Moline and then in Hemet, Calif., until her retirement at age 65.
After retiring, Ann tutored young children, both as a paid professional and as a volunteer, for another twenty years. She was a crackerjack reading teacher, and hundreds of children learned to read under her expert guidance.
Ann and Jack enjoyed a number of years traveling around the country and spoiling their grandchildren until his death at age 87. Ann moved to Salinas, Calif., in 2000 where she lived until her death. Ann will be remembered for her zest for life, for her sense of humor and for the warmth of her personality.
Survivors include her daughters LeAnne Haas and Sharon Salinas; her son and daughter-in-law Larry and Joyce Giesy; her four grandchildren David Giesy, DeAnne Viveney, Mike Salinas and Garrett Salinas; her five greatgrandchildren Garrett, Wyatt, Jocelyn, Michael and Bradley; and her many Baer, Giesy, Hogan and Weekes nephews and nieces.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at 11 a.m., at St. Mary's Church in Moline with lunch to follow in the parish hall. All of Ann's family and friends are invited and encouraged to join.
The family suggest memorial contributions to: St. Mary's Alter Society and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com.
Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard is in charge of the arrangements.
MRS. K. IRIS GILBERT
K. Iris Gilbert, 99, of Fredonia died Sunday, June 21, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Fredonia. Iris was born Dec. 30, 1909 in Fall River, the oldest of five children born to William and Norma (Bell) Haggard.
Iris graduated from Longton High School at the age of 16, by the age of 18, she graduated from college in Denver, Colo., and she then taught school until she married Harley Ermine Gilbert on May 3,1930 in Fredonia. Iris and Ermine took up farming; they were married for 39 years until his death of March 15, 1970.
Iris worked hard and was able to accomplish a one acre flower bed raising hybrid irises with over 3,500 different varieties. She was known as a good cook, enjoyed quilting, and loved to go fishing with her family and grandchildren; she was also known to drive quite fast on gravel roads. At the age of 80, Iris was baptized in the family's pond.
Iris is survived by one son, Harley D. Gilbert and wife Patty of Fredonia; one brother, Lawrence Haggard of Wellington, Kan.; seven grandchildren, Jerry and Wife Vickie Gilbert, Clint and wife Amy Gilbert, Tammy and husband Feyn Baker, Pauline and Jim Ramzey, Pamela and Gary Kirk, Patricia and husband Richard McGuire and John Wayne Smith; 19 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-granchildren.
Iris was preceded in death by her husband Ermine, daughter Mary Reba Smith, two brothers Rex and John Haggard and sister Vera Hall.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Countryside Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Robin Haines of the Flint Hills Assembly of God Church in Howard officiating, burial to follow at the Busby cemetery. Public visitation will be on Friday June 26 from 2-6 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 5-6 p.m.
The family suggests memorial contributions to; Gideons International and may be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home P.O. Box 247 Fredonia, KS 66736.
MRS. ADDIE GILL - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Addie, wife of James R. Gill, passed to the heavenly rest from her home in Moline, Kansas, Saturday evening, November 12, 1898.
Sister Gill was born in Henderson county, Tenn., September 10, 1855. She was one f the twelve children, sons and daughters of Silas E. and Mary Grider, nine of whom, and also the parents, are still living. In 1874 the family moved to Cass county, Mo., and on May 29, 1879 Addie married Mr. Gill, of East Lynne, Mo. In November, 1890, they changed their residence to Moline, Kansas. Here she transferred her membership from the Baptist church, which she joined at the age of 18, to the Methodist Episcopal church. Her devotion to its interest was quiet but steadfast. She possessed in a large degree three elements of character that make church life a success. About two years ago she was afflicted with La Grippe, later a severe cold was contracted. Her voice failed and it become evident that the general health was very seriously impaired. June 1897 was spent at the old home in Missouri, but she returned in much worse condition. Then the climate of Colorado was sought for the remainder of the summer. Again, in 1898 the months from June to October were spent in Colorado where her son Henry waited upon her with tender devotion. With unyielding will and Christian fortitude he had waged a heroic warfare against pulmonary disease and everything possible had been done for her but all had proved unavailing.
Wearily she returned to the bosom of her family and friends and quietly nestling down said. "It seems so good to be back again in my own home and in my own bed and with my own folks." Scripture passages and prayers were her delight and the songs of Zion, often sung by her pastor, brought spiritual rest and rapture to her soul. She often whispered her absolute faith in Jesus, upon whom she had laid and left every care. Four weeks of ever increasing weariness, but cheerful resignation, as without a fear she walked down into the valley of the shadow. Then the release came, as "Light from its load the spirit flew" and she………(rest of story unavailable)
MR. JOHN GILL - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Conquered at Last
JOHN GILL, son of Wright and Alice Gill, of our city, yielded, last Saturday morning, to the universal reign of death. For about one year his rugged constitution resisted that insidious and fatal malady known as consumption. One day he was hopeful, the next despondent. Now rallying, again driven before his obstinate foe, until worn out, he quietly and peacefully sank into the embrace of death, without a murmer.
No citizen of Moline had a happier Christmas than he. For days he had been looking forward to this event, planning and arranging to gladden the hearts of his friends with tokens of his love, and as the day drew near he perfected his plans and dwelt upon the subject with great satisfaction. On Christmas morning he learned that his friends had not forgotten him, for there, beside his bed stood a beautiful, symmetrical cedar tree loaded with attractive and costly presents. All day long friends called and joined with him in rejoicing over his happy Christmas.
John was 24 years of age, intelligent, affectionate and manly. His sickness was long and severe, but amidst it all he manifested extraordinary patience. When the end came his mind was perfectly clear and he talked deliberately and thoughtfully of the change that was about to take place. To the doctor who stood with the family by the bedside he said, "I will not rally this time, but I am ready to go." Thus passed away a model young man, loved and honored by all who knew him. The parents and other relatives have the sympathies of the entire community.
An appropriate memorial service will be held in the Methodist church next Sunday at 3 o'clock p.m.
MRS. CHERI J. GILLESPIE
Cheri Jane Gillespie, of Grenola, age 51, died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at her home.
Cheri was born on Sept. 27, 1958 in Joplin, Mo., the daughter of Eldon Lee and Patricia Joan (Spencer) Kinder.
Cheri attended school in Baxter Springs, Kan., and graduated from Baxter Springs High School in 1976. Cheri loved spending time out at her Granddad POP Kinder's farm.
On Feb. 2, 1979, Cheri married Stephen Goff. They traveled the world together while Steve worked on water towers. They moved to the Moline area and made their home there in 1986. Steve and Cheri were married for 25 years until his death in 2005.
Cheri then moved to Grenola. In May of 2007 she married Sheldon Gillespie, who survives at their home. Cheri was a member of the Grenola Christian Church.
Cheri and Sheldon enjoyed going fishing, and spending time together with their family and grandchildren. She also enjoyed doing crafts, gardening, and was known for her cooking and making homemade rolls.
Cheri worked as a care giver most of her life, she had worked as a paraprofessional in schools, worked as an activity director and as also as a CNA at the Twilight Manor in Howard. Most of all she cared for her family and friends.
Survivors including her husband Sheldon are two sons, Casey Goff and his wife Delia of CoffeyvilSe, Kan., Jason Goff and his wife Jennifer of Houston, Mo.; one daughter, Stephanie Goff-Woods and her husband Mike of Grenola; mother, Patricia Roberts and husband Harold of Baxter Springs, Kan.; sister, Karen Kinder of Eureka, Kan.; seven grandchildren: Anthony, Seth, and Tyler Goff, Laura, Lydia, and Elizabeth Woods, and Stephen Goff; great uncle Cleo Beu of Winfield.
Cheri was preceded in death by her father Eldon, first husband Steve, and daughter Sarah Goff.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday July 22, 2010 at 10:30 a.m., at the Grenola Christian Church in Grenola. Visitation will be held Wednesday July 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.
The family suggests memorials to Harry Hynes Hospice and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services have been entrusted to Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. ELIZABETH A. GILMAN - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Elizabeth Amanda Long was born October 13, 1848, in Montgomery County, Ohio, and died March 2, 1929, at Moline Kansas, aged 80 years 4 months and 19 days. She was the sixth child of a family of eleven children, eight of whom have preceded her in death.
She was united in marriage to John McClintock in September 1877 in Dark County, Ohio, and the next spring came to Kansas. She was a loving mother to three stepsons, one of whom preceded her in death. To this union was born five children, three of whom died in infancy.
While yet in her girlhood she was converted and united with the Dunkard church in Dark County, Ohio, and after moving to Moline united with the Christian church. She was a faithful christian to the end.
Her husband, John McClintock, preceded her in death in May 1894.
August 19, 1898, she was united in marriage to Chas. E. Gilman.
She leaves to mourn her loss her husband; one son, Burton McClintock of Moline; one daughter, Mrs. U. S. Robertson of Howard, Kansas; one sister, Ellen Baker of Crawford, Nebraska; two brothers, D. W. and Milburn Long, both of Moline; nine step-children, three grandchildren and one great grandchild besides a host of other relatives and friends.
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Funeral services were held in the Christian church, Sunday afternoon, march 3, 1929, conducted by Rev. H A. Kerr, her former pastor, assisted by Rev. O. W. Dewey. Interment in the Moline cemetery. Sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved relatives.
MRS. LOLA D. GINN - Submitted by L. Morgan
Independence Reporter HOWARD-- Mrs. Lola D. Ginn, 93, died Wednesday at the Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline, where she had resided since 1971.
She was born Dec 5, 1882 in Johnson county, Neb., to Frank and Sarah (Hipsley) Holmes.
She married E.B. Ginn on May 21, 1902 at Cook, Neb. He preceded her in death.
They moved to Elk county, Kan. In 1923 and had resided in rural Howard since that time.
She was a member of the United Methodist church.
Survivors include one son, Durward Ginn, Long Beach, Calif.; one stepson, A.B. Ginn, Princeton, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. John Heater, Mrs. Clarence Howell, Howell; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of the Spurrier Funeral Home. Roy L. Brown will officiate. Burial will be in the Grace Lawn cemetery in Howard.
A memorial has been established to the Arthritis Foundation. Contributions may be left at either of the two Howard banks.
MRS. THELMA R. GINN - Submitted by L. Morgan
Thelma Ruth Walker Ginn , age 90, of Austin, Texas, passed from this life on March 8, 2010, in Austin, Texas.
Born in Girard, Kan., on Dec. 10, 1919, she was the youngest of two children of Fred and Prudence Baker. She grew up in Girard and then Pittsburg, KS. She attended school in Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1940.
She and Dallas V. Walker of Moline were married in 1940 and lived in rural Moline for a short time. They eventually moved to Three Rivers, Texas where Dallas died in 1962.
She later married Edward L. Ginn. This marriage ended in divorce.
Thelma moved back to the Pittsburg area where she taught many years in elementary and middle schools. After retiring she moved to Austin, Texas to be closer to her family.
Thelma is survived by her six children, Edward L. Walker, Austin, Texas; Dr. Frank W. Walker, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Thomas R. Walker, Paola, Kan.; Sally A. Johnson, Bryan, Texas; William C. Walker, Olathe, Kan.; and Kenneth R. Ginn, Webb City, Mo.
Interment was at Three Rivers, Texas.
MRS. VELMA F. GIRARD
Mrs. Velma F. Girard, 82, mother of Mrs. Francis Reddy, 222 S. Burns, died Sunday at 1:15 p.m. in the Colonial Terrace Nursing Home where she had resided since May 9, 1977. She had been in failing health for several years.
Friends may call at the Potts Funeral Home Chapel from noon until 9 p.m. Tuesday at which time the casket will be removed to the Norton Funeral Home in Turlock, Calif., for septices and burial.
Mrs. Velma F. Girard was born Nov. 6 1895 in Elk County, the daughter of George and Cora (Bennett) Fulk, She attended school in Elk County.
She married Clarence A. Girard in Fredonia Jan. 2, 1915, and the couple made their home in this area and in California where Mr. Girard preceded his wife in death Dec. 22, 1960. Mrs. Girard continued to reside in California until about five years ago when she returned to this area.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Francis (Erma Mae) Reddy, Independence, and Mrs. Edgar (Charlene) McGar, Tucson, Ariz.; one son, Dan A. Girard, Winterhaven, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Vesta Schroder, Fredonia, and Mrs. Rodah Zink, Wichita; and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
MRS. HENRIETTA GLASSCOCKSubmitted by L. Morgan
Henrietta Rathburn was born near Cordova, Illinois, November, 1O, 1841; died December 27, 1910, aged 60 years 1 month and 17 days. She was married at the age of 17 to John K. Glasscoak. They resided near Cordova until 1880, and with the exception of one year spent in Arkansas, have resided in and near Moline. She was converted at the age of 18, and since has been a faithful and consistent member of the Baptist church. Her faith was clear and she rests at home. Her friends wero those who knew her. A faithful mother to her children who adore her memory as they adored her personally in life. Her’s has been a busy life, but she met every claim that living brings more than half way. She leaves numerous friends as well as relatives to mourn her loss departure from them. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon, December, 29, 1910 conducted by Rev. A. Cullison, pastor of, the M. E. Church.
The remains were laid to rest in the Moline cemetery.
MRS. ROSA GLASSCOCK - Submitted by L. Morgan
DEATH OF FORMER HOWARD WOMAN
Mrs. Wm. Glasscock died at St. John, Stafford county, Kansas, Thursday of last week, at the age of 72 years, after a long and painful illness with cancer. Mrs. Glasscock, as Mrs. Rosa Draper, was a highly respected citizen of Howard for several years before she went to western Kansas. Briefly sketched, her life was as follows: Born in Campbell's Town, N.Y. in 1860, daughter of a Civil War soldier, came to Iowa after the close of the Civil War, married to Geo. Draper in Nebraska in 1878, was the mother of five daughters and one son; husband died in 1913, in Howard, Kansas; in 1917 was married to William Glasscock - of St. John, Kansas, where the husband died in 1929, since which time she lived alone. She is survived by her one son, and two daughters, one of whom is Mrs. O.S. Barnaby of this county: also 23 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The funeral was held at St. John last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. O.S. Barnaby of Longton went out to attend the funeral. Many Howard and Elk County people will remember Mrs. Draper.
MR. CHARLES W.GLANDERSubmitted by L. Morgan
News of the death of Charles Glander did not cause great surprise as his advanced age and feeble health had been generally known and he had been gradually failing for many weeks.
Charley Glander was a pioneer of this neighborhood was an honest man and had the respect of all. For several years since the death of his wife he had lived around with his children, spending much of the time at Longton with his daughter Mrs. Howland were he died last Friday.
The remains were brought to Howard and funeral services were held at the Christian Church conducted by Reb Nichols M. E. Pastor. The burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery was conducted by E. M. Stanton Post NO. ??, G.A.R. of which Mr. Glander was an honored member.
Died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Tillie Howland at Longton, Kansas at 2:50 a.m. Saturday April 5, 1911, Charles William Glander, age 83 years, 11 months and 5 days.
Charles William Glander was born in Germany in 1827 and moved to America with his parents. He was united in marriage to Jane Nurman in 1856. To this union were born eleven children, one of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are: William Glender, Jennings, Oklahoma, Tillie Howland, Longton, Kansas; James Glender, Spokan, Washington: Ida Osborne, Fred Glander, Chas. and Hubert Glander, Elk county. Lillia Wiershing, Reece, Kansas, Rosa Dougherty, Severy, Kansas. His wife departed this life April 7, 1903.
Charles Glander served in the civil war in a Missouri regiment.
The funeral services were conducted in the Christian church, Howard, Sunday at 8 o'clock by Rev. T. A. Nichols, pastor of the Methodist church. The Grand Army of the Republic led the prosession to the cemetery and had charge at the grave. Mr. Glander was an old settler and had many friends.
MRS. MELINDA D. GOATES
LONGTON - Melinda Diane Goates, 31, of Longton, died Jan. 4, 1997, at her home.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard. The Rev. Darren Mabe will officiate. Burial will be in Longton Cemetery.
A memorial has been established with Howard Twilight Manor. Contributions can be left at the funeral home.
Goates was born April 13, 1965, in Wichita to Wallace Eugene and Bertha Maydean (Reaka) Biby. She was raised and educated in Maize.
On June 19, 1982, she married David Ray Goates in Wichita. They moved from Wichita to Eureka in 1984 and to Longton in 1990.
Goates was a former employee of Elk Manor Nursing Home and had been working as a certified nurse’s aide and medication aide at Howard Twilight Manor.
She attended Westside Freewill Baptist Church for several years and had recently attended the Longton Holiness Church.
Survivors include her husband, David Goates, Wichita; her parents, Wallace and Bertha Biby, Eureka: seven brothers, Dean Biby and Warren Biby, both of Tucson, Ariz., Russell Biby, Emporia, Chauncey Biby, Eureka, Marcus Biby; El Dorado, and Samuel Biby and Richard Biby, both of Wichita; and a sister, Clara Gaw, Olympia, Wash.
MRS. BARBARA A. GOETZINGER
Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Goetzinger, 72, a resident of Howard, formerly of Leon, El Dorado and Belleville, died Thursday, July 7, 2011, in the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice at St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita.
She was born Sept. 28, 1938 in Belleville, the daughter of Virgil James and Viola Anna (Kooster) White. Bobbie was a licensed practical nurse for many years, retiring from the Susan B. Alien Memorial Hospital in El Dorado in 2000.
On May 23, 1986 in Wichita, Bobbie married Ronald A. Goetzinger. He survives at their home.
Bobbie was a member of the United Methodist Church and past-president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. In addition to her husband, Ron, Bobbie is survived by her mother, Viola White of Belleville; two sons, Tim Freed of Wichita and Scott (Marcy) Freed of Fredonia; five step-sons, Doug (Debbie) Goetzinger of Augusta. David (Marcia) Goetzinger of El Dorado, Dennis Goetzinger of Wichita, Jeff (Beth) Goetzinger of Wichita, Clark Goetzinger of Wichita; two sisters, Phyllis Lynn of Hays and Peggy (Robert) Sorenson of Abilene. Fifteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren also survive.
Her father, Virgil White; two husbands, Rex Freed and James Pound; grandson, Josh Freed: and step-son, Shawn Goetzinger, preceded her in death.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial graveside service will be held at the Belleville Cemetery in Belleville at a later date. A memorial has been established in Bobbie's name with the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Inpatient Unit and donations can be sent to Timmons Funeral Home. Words of condolence for the family may be left at www.timmonsfuneralhome.com. Timmons Funeral Home, PO Box 168, Fredonia, KS 66736 is in charge of the arrangements.
MR. WILLIAM D. GOFF
HOWARD — William Dale Goff, 67, Thibodaux, Louisiana, former Howard resident, welder, died Tuesday. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Zimmerman Funeral Home.
Survivors: wife, Betty; sons, Billy of Thibodaux, Donald of Kansas City, Kan.; daughter, Mrs. Barbara Paddock of Thibodaux; stepdaughter, Mrs. Janice Donnlley of Rock Island, Ill.; brother, Paul of Thibodaux; sister, Breta of Lamont, Okla.
MRS LAURA N. GOODMAN
Laura Nelle Goodman passed away September 7, 1996 at Columbia Regional Hospital in Independence, MO. She was 97 years of age and a resident of Barnard, MO.
Laura was born July 16, 1899 in Grenola, KS. She graduated from Grenola High School and attended Emporia State Teachers College at Emporia, KS. for two years.
She married Forrest Goodman June 10, 1949 in Howard, KS. He preceded her in death in 1974.
Laura was a school teacher for 37 years in Kansas and four years in the Guilford, MO. School.
She was a member of the Barnard, MO., United Methodist Church, a former president of the UMC Bible Study group and formerly taught Sunday School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and by a stepson, Ray Goodman in 1995.
Survivors include a stepdaughter, Edna Sutton of Independence, MO. a stepdaughter-in-law, Loretta Goodman of Lincoln, IL. seven step-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 10, 1996 at the Price Funeral Home in Maryville, MO. with Rev. Brenda Abplanalp officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Gienola, KS. Memorials have been established with Barnard United Methodist Church or The Billy Graham Foundation. Funeral arrangements were made with Price Funeral Home, Inc. of Maryville, MO.
MR. JACK R. GOODNIGHT
Jack Ray Goodnight passed away Saturday, December 22, 1990 as a result of injuries from an automobile accident north of Howard. He was 49 years of age. Jack was born on March 28, 1941 at Lyons, Kansas to John Edgar and Alice Elizabeth Jones Goodnight. After graduating from Howard High School, Jack served in the United States Air Force.
In 1961, he united in marriage with Louise Bauder at Howard, and later this marriage ended. Jack was a long-time Elk County farmer and was also employed as an iron worker during his life. He became a Christian as a teenager and joined the Howard United Methodist Church on April 3, 1955.
He is survived by his daughters, Jacquelyn Goodnight and Donna Goodnight, both of Wichita, his parents, John E. and Alice E. Goodnight of Howard, three sisters Betty M. Goodnight and Joyce K. Giesy both of Houston, Texas and Darlinc L. Dameron of Haysville. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael L. Goodnight and three sisters.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 26, 1990 at the Severy United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Parsons officiating. Mrs. Jessie Langford was the organist with Mrs. Jeleane Osborn singing “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere” and “Peace In The Valley”. The casket bearers were Harold Mitchell, Harold Morrow, Ralph Crane, Charles Flaiz, Randy Ervin and Larry Brown. Interment was held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, in the Douglass Cemetery at Douglass, Kansas. a memorial has been established with the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka. Contributions can be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Forsbcrg Funeral Home of Severy.
MRS. MINERVA GOODRICH - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Mrs. Minerva Goodrich, widow of the late Fletcher Goodrich, resident of Moline, died Monday at Parsons, where she has lived for some time. Funeral services were held at Parsons Wednesday and the remains were brought to Moline Thursday for burial in the Moline cemetery. Mrs. Goodrich had many friends here who are sorry she has passed away. Many of them were at the cemetery for the burial services.
The Moline Advance - February 9, 1928
MRS. MINERVA GOODRICH - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Mrs. Minerva Goodrich came to Moline with her husband Fletcher Goodrich, in 1889, from Sweet Springs, Missouri. They resided here until in 1902 when Mr. Goodrich died and Mrs. Goodrich moved to Chanute with her son, L. E. Goodrich. Afterward they moved to Parsons where her son established a law practice. She made her home chiefly with her son who was her only child but spent some of the time with other relatives.
Mrs. Goodrich was of a kind sympathetic disposition and was always ready to help care for the sick, her presence has cheered very many people in illness and wherever she was she was ever a friend in need. She was a faithful member of the Christian church and lived a good christian life.
For several years past she had been in poor health and underwent an operation about three years ago which gave her only temporary relief. She passed away January 30, 1928, at 7:05 p. m., at the age of 65 years.
Funeral services were held at Parsons February 2, 1928, and the body was brought to Moline the following day and laid to rest beside that of her husband. Burial services were held at the grave conducted by Rev. G. C. Parham, pastor of the Moline Christian church.
Mrs. Goodrich leave to mourn her departure one son, L. E. Goodrich, of Parsons, Kansas, three grandchildren, Lacy, Mildred and Jack Goodrich; also two sisters, Mrs. C. C. Lacy of Chanute, Kansas, and Mrs. J. T. Wilson of Orlando, Forida, and two brothers, Dr. O. H. Witcher, Sweet Springs, Missouri and J. E. Witener, Odessa, Texas.
*note: The names of her brothers are typed here exactly as they were in the newspaper article. Whether they should both be Witcher or Witener is up to the reader to determine.
MR. GEORGE G. GORMAN - Submitted by L. Morgan
George Gillick Gorman was born in Smith Grove, Warren county, Kentucky, December 19, 1870. He died at his home in Howard, Kansas December 3, 1927.
He came with his parents to Kansas in the fall of 1873, settling near Piedmont where he lived and grew to manhood, living in this community until he moved to Howard a few years ago.
He was united in marriage to Miss Abbey Munsinger, October 19, 1898, and to this union were born two children, Frances Eleanor and George Glenn, Frances Eleanor dying in infancy.
He leaves his wife and small son of six, aged mother of Severy, Kansas, four sisters, Miss Eliza of Severy, Kansas, Mrs. J. S. Martin of Muscotah, Kansas, Mrs. R. J. Jones of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. E. W. Haas of Garden City, Kansas and one brother J. H. Gorman of Coldwater, Kansas, several nieces and nephews, besides a host of friends to mourn his loss, his father and two brothers preceeded him.
Mr. Gorman united with the Howard Christian church in the year 1919, in which he remained a faithful member until his death.
He had been a great sufferer for the past two years, yet was a remarkable, courageous and hopeful sufferer, always having a smile for everyone of unselfish devotion to his Master. His place at church was filled, even when he was suffering from his affliction, the thought not of self. His home was a happy one. His devotion to his companion was unexcelled. He will be missed on every side.
There were many willing hands and loving hearts to minister unto his wants during his sickness and his faithful wife, relatives, pastor and friends, did all that earthly power could do to stay the relentless hand of death, but all in vain.
Funeral services were held at the Howard Christian church, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Brother Kerr of Moline, Kansas. Burial in the Piedmont cemetery.
MRS. SALLY L. GORMAN
Sally Lee Gorman, age 83, a resident of Howard, passed away Friday, July 29, 2011. at the Galichia Heart Hospital in Wichita.
She was born on Nov. 23. 1927 in Wichita, the daughter of George Wade and Elsie Beatrice (Huffman) Stewart.
Sally was united in marriage to George G. Gorman on July 13, 1946 in Howard. She worked as the Activities Director at the Howard Twilight Manor for many years. Sally was a member of the Howard United Methodist Church and the Carter - Rader Post #149 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed knitting and was a very avid sports fan of high school, college and pro sports.
She is survived by one son Greg Gorman of Pleasanton, one daughter Teresa Gorman of Howard, one brother George Wallace Stewart of Billings, Mont., and two grandchildren.
Sally was preceded in death by her parents and her husband George on April 17, 1992. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held Tuesday. Aug. 2. 2011 at Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home with Pastor Robin Haines officiating.
Family suggests contributions be made to either the West Elk Elementary Library or Howard Senior Citizen Center and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at vvww.countrysidefh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.
MRS. CLARA B. GRAGG
Clara B., youngest daughter of Jacob and Annie E. Haun, was born near Altoona, Pennsylvania, March 27, 1871, and departed this life July 2, 1957, at Peru, Kansas at the age of 86 years, 3 months, and 6 days.
She moved with her parents to Ohio. When six years old, the family came to Ogden, Kansas, later moving to Rock Creek, Kansas. There she grew to womanhood and united with the Baptist church.
In early womanhood she was united in mariage to James Crowley. To this union two children were born, passing away in infancy. A short time later her husband passed away. She returned home to live with her parents, where she could work and help others.
On December 24, 1896, she was united in marriage to William W. Gragg. In the spring of 1897, they drove a team of horses to Severy, Kansas, where they lived one year. A daughter, Hazel, was born. In the fall of 1898 they moved to a farm near Fiat, Kansas, where three sons, William H., Willis B., and John W., were born.
In 1917 the family moved to a farm in the Pleasant Plain neighborhood, near Severy, Kansas. Her husband passed away January 21, 1926. She continued to make a home for her sons, William H. and John.
In 1933 she went to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to live with her daughter. In 1934 she returned to Howard, Kansas. She built a house on her farm at Fiat, where she lived until about two years ago.
She united with the Church of Christ at Fiat and was a faithful member.
Her daughter, Hazel, preceded her in death in 1945.
Survivors include her three sons; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-granchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ella Vorhees of Ink, Arkansas; a step-daughter whom she loved as a sister, Mrs. Annie Gragg, of Trinidad, Colorado, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Clara Gragg was true to her faith, reading her Bible in her failing years when she was not able to attend church. She enjoyed helping others and thus lighten their loads.
Her four step-children lived near her. They loved her and spent much time in her home, where they were treated as her own.
Thus passes another pioneer, a good wife, loving mother and loyal friend.
Memorial services were held at the Moon Chapel in Howard at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, July 6th, the Rev. Ralph Lossinger, Church of Christ minister, officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. John FLock and Mrs. Raymond Taliaferro. The casket bearers wre her grandsons. Concluding services and interment were at Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, Kansas.
MRS. DENZEL M. GRAGG - Submitted by L. Morgan
Denzel Marie Lyster, oldest daughter of Wm. C. and Lula Lyster, was born April 18, 1909 at Severy, Kansas. When she was 9 years old the family moved to the Antioch community northeast of Howard, where she grew to womanhood. Her schooling was obtained at Merry Bell school. At the age of 14 years she united with the Antioch M. E. church and always attended Sunday school and took an active part in all the church and Sunday school activities.
On May 21, 1927, she was united in marriage to John W. S. Gragg at Eureka, Kansas. To this union four children came to bless the home.
She leaves to mourn her departure; her husband, her four little children, Clayton Eugene, age 8, Johnna Lou, age 6, Clara Yetta, aged 4, and Wesley Warren, age 2, her father and mother, one sister, Mrs. Melba May, two brothers Gale and Guy. One sister Wilma Christine preceded her in death, February 10, 1930 at the age of 18 years. Her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lyster of Severy and Mrs. Emma E. Henry of Severy, besides her uncles and aunts and many other relatives and a host of dear friends also survive her.
Mrs. Gragg was a true home maker and her first thoughts and consideration were always for her home and loved ones. Her desires were always to inspire her children in the high ideals of life. Her health had not been good for two years, but she was brave and patient and carried on for her family thinking always first of their welfare. She was always in attendance with her family at her church and Sunday school when her health would permit. At the time of her death she was a member of the Young Married Peoples Sunday school class.
Her early passing came as a shock to her loved ones. She passed away on Thursday, August 13, at 3 p.m. at the Basham hospital at Eureka, after a major operation.
Funeral services were held at the Howard Methodist church, Saturday, August 15th, at 3 p.m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. R. Weed. Burial was in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, in the family lot by the side of her sister.
The pall bearers were Marvin Stanley, Glen Jontra, Virgil Hawkins, John Parker, Allen Forsyth and Mike Ingle, all members of her Sunday school class.
MR. James. H. GRAHAM - Submitted by L. Morgan
Died at his home six miles northwest of Howard on Wednesday, July 27, 1881 of disease of the spinal column, J. H. Graham, aged 50 years, two months, and 23 days.
MRS. EVELYN B. GRANT
Evelyn B. Zollars Grant passed away January 13, 1991 at the Las Fuentcs Care home in Prescott, Arizona. Interment was in Howard, Kansas Cernetary.
Evelyn Zollars Grant was born Sept. 12, 1907 in Longton, Ks to Matthew Mathius and Minnie (Reynolds) Zollars.
She married John Robert Grant and they lived in Howard for several years before moving to Arizona. Her husband preceded her in death in 1986.
She is survived by two sons, John R. Grant Jr., of Dewey Arizona and William R. Grant of Chio Valley, Arizona. Three daughters Mary Albert, Prescott, Arizona, Kathleen Healy and Elizabeth Burton both of Mayer, Arizona; one sister Eleanor Hagedorn, Sun City, Arizona; 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
MR. JOSEPH H. GRANT - Submitted by L. Morgan
Joseph H. Grant, the son of William and Hannah Grant, was born in Stark county, Ohio, March 19th 1843, and departed this life at his late home in Howard, Kansas, April 11th, 1916, aged 73 years and 25 days.
Mr. Grant was the last one of a family of eight children and has no relatives living except a number of distant ones living in and about our city.
Mr. Grant was married to Margaret Bowman January 24th, 1864 in Etna Green, Kosiusko county, Indiana. No children came to bless this union, but their home has been the home of the orphan, there having been in their home at one time seven motherless children. One of these, Mrs. Hillis of Jennings, Oklahoma, has been with Mr. Grant part of the time during his last illness.
In the year of 1870 they moved to Crawford county, Kansas and the following spring to their farm 2 miles northeast of Howard, residing there until moving to Howard five years ago.
Our departed brother and comrade was a member of Company F., 74th Indiana Volunteer infantry, having enlisted in the summer of ‘62 and was discharged on account of disability in the fall of ‘63.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev, Harry E. Crane at the First M. E. church Howard, Kansas, Sunday April 16th, 1916, and interment was made in Grace Lawn cemetery. the burial service being conducted by the Edwin M. Stanton Post No 23 G. A. R. assisted by the Woman’s Relief Corps.
MRS. LOIS R. GRAY
Lois Ruth Gray of Howard, age 83, died Monday, April 11, 2011 at her homo.
Lois was born Feb. 8, 1928 in Shaffer Hospital at Moline. Lois was the daughter of Lewis and Ruth (Hanes) Deeds of rural Elk City.
In November of 1932, the Deeds family moved from the oil fields to their farm in the Antioch Community. She attended the Antioch school and was baptized, into the Antioch United Methodist Church.
On March 29, 1948 she was united In marriage to John Vernon Gray Sr., by Judge Beaty. To this union five children were born. Lois and John were married for 40.years until his death in 1988.
Lois was a life member of the Ladonia Chapter #243 Order of the Eastern Star, serving for more than 60 years. She worked at the Howard Twilight Manor for many years in the kitchen as a cook. When not working, Lois enjoyed cooking and canning for her family. She enjoyed working in her garden, sewing and crochet, work, and doing family history research. She enjoyed, watching the Antique Road Show, and Bonanza.
Lois is survived by one son, John Gray jr. of Howard; daughters, Nellie Nigh of Winfield and Carol Lattin of Newton: six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, husband John and two infant children. At Lois' request, cremation has taken place with no formal services.
Memorials have been suggested to Eastern Star (ESTARL0 Scholarship Foundation and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.coimtrysidem.com.
Services have been entrusted to: Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home 206 B, Washington, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, Kansas 67349.
MRS. NEVA J. GRAY - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD- Neva Jean Gray, 83, of Howard, died Friday at Lakepoint Nursing Home in Augusta.
Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Howard United Methodist church with burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time.
Memorials are suggested to the Lakepoint Aviaries Living Design and they can be mailed to Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.
Services are entrusted to Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.
Mrs. Gray was born April 6, 1924 in Howard to Albert and Myrtle (Anderson) Bennett. She was a graduate of Howard High school.
On October 18, 1944 in Eureka she married Waldo Gray and he died in 2000.
In the 1960s Mrs. Gray opened Gray’s Greenhouse in Howard which she operated until her retirement in 1989. She later operated Jean’s Designs and Crafts, until retiring again in 2007.
Mrs. Gray was a member of the United Methodist church and the Women’s Auxiliary.
Survivors include a son, John Gray, Towanda, two sisters, Marjorie Morris, Winfield, and Naomi Spencer of Columbia, Mo.: eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
MR. JACK O. R. GRAY - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD--Jack O.R. Gray, 89, of Howard, died Monday at the Twilight Manor in Howard.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Howard United Methodist church with Pastors Paul Lee and Robin Haines officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Grace Lawn cemetery.
Visitation at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard will be from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday.
Memorials are suggested to the Howard United Methodist church or Howard Twilight Manor Activity Fund. They may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Gray was born Sept 22, 1917 at Wichita to Asmar and Beryl (Earnst) Gray. He moved with his family to Elk Conty at an early age and attended Fairview rural school.
On Dec. 4, 1939, he married Rosie Viola Miller at Wichita, and she survives.
They began farming in Elk county before he entered the United States Navy in 1943. After his service in World War II, the family moved from Howard to Independence, Mo.
Mr. Gray was employed in the grocery business during most of his life, retiring in 1982. He also worked in small construction and home remodeling before returning to Howard in 1989. He entered Howard Twilight Manor in 2004.
Mr. Gray was a member of American Legion Post No. 149 in Howard and the United Methodist church.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Waldo Gray, Centennial, Colo; a daughter, Connie Rockstad, Concrete, Wash.; a sister, Reba Ashley, Independence, Mo.; and one stepgrandchild.
MR. WALDO E. GRAY - Submitted by L. Morgan
Waldo Ernest Gray, 79, of Howard, died Monday at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Howard United Methodist Church, with Rev. Kibum Kim officiating. Military graveside services and interment will be held at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard.
Visitation will be at the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard today until 9:00 p.m. A memorial has been established with the Howard Senior Center and contributions may be left with the funeral home.
Mr. Gray was born on June 18, 1920 on the family farm near Howard to Asmar and Beryl J. (Ernest) Gray. He graduated from Howard High School in 1941.
He enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II . On October 18, 1944, he married Neva J. Bennett, who survives, in Emporia. After he was discharged from the military in 1947, the couple made their home in Howard. The couple had two children. Trudi Dilli of Wichita, and John Gray of Towanda.
Mr. Gray owned and operated Waldo's Barber Shop in Howard for more than 50 years and was an active member of the community. He was a life member of the VFW Post 1186 at Independence and a member of American Legion Cater-Rader Post 149 at Howard. He was also a member of the Kansas Barber Association, the Howard Chamber of Commerce and the Howard United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife and children, he is also survived by a brother, Jack Gray, of Howard, a sister, Reba Ashley, of Fredonia; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two step-great- grandchildren.
MR. FRANK A. GREEN SR. - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD - Frank Albert Green Sr., 67, of Moline, died Saturday.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Moline Christian Church with Dr. Wayne Taylor and Pastor Stan Rumbaugh officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association and donations may be left with Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia. Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard is handling the arrangements.
Mr. Green was born Jan. 30, 1940 in Atwood, the son of Virgil A. and Fayetta Iren (Benjamin) Green. He graduated from Clearwater High School.
He worked for Boeing in Wichita was a sheet metal workers in the sub-assembly department. He and his hamily moved to Moline following his retirement.
He married Chrlotte M. Taylor on Dec. 18, 1960, and she survives at the home.
He was a member of Lucky 7 Saddle Club and the Machinist Union.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Green is survived by his father, Virgil Green; a son, Frank Green Jr. Independence; a daughter, Susan Crocker, Albertville, Ala.; two brothers, Virgil L. Green, Neosho Falls, and Jesse A. Green, Virgil; two sisters, Loretta Lear, Moline and Lella Robker, Neosho Falls; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
MRS. JULIA GREEN
CEDAR VALE, Kan. - Julia “Lorena” Green, age 94, of Cedar Vale, Kan., passed away on Friday morning, Feb. 13,2004, at the Cedar Vale Community Hospital.
Born on Dec. 8, 1909 in rural Cedar Vale, she was the daughter of Amos and Minnie Elizabeth (O’Connell) Halfhill. She was raised and educated in Cedar Vale.
She was united in marriage to William Ray Green on March 16, 1927 in Howard, Kan. The couple lived in the Grenola and Moline area, where they farmed. They later moved to rural Cedar Vale, where they continued farming. In 1960, the couple sold their farm and moved into town. Lorena began working as a cook for the high school and retired in 1972. Mr. Green preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1973.
She was a member of the Cedar Vale United Methodist Church. She had been involved with the Cedar Vale Go-Getters Club and Cedar Vale EHU. Her hobbies included her family, crafts, crocheting and ceramics.
Her family includes her son, Gerald Green, Cedar Vale, Kan., daughters, Doris Boswell, Cedar Vale, Kan., Dorothy Boswell, Onaga, Kan. and Barbara Hembree, Pawhuska, Okla., 18 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Cecil Green, two brothers, Charles and Stewart, four sisters, Ruth, Frances, Margaret and Esther, a grandson, Lance and great grandson, Ryan.
Funeral services were held at 2p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004, at the Cedar Vale United Methodist Church. Interment followed at the Cedar Vale Cemetery.
Memorials have been established in Lorena’s name for The People’s Place in Cedar and the Cedar Vale United Methodist Church. Contributions may be made through the Miles Funeral Service, Box 720, Winfield, KS 67156.
MRS. MINTA GREEN - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Minta Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abbott Lee, was born in Chautauqua County near Leeds, Kansas November 2, 1874, and departed this life November 2, 1927, at the age of 53 years at her home in the Belknap neighborhood.
She was united in marriage to William Y. Green March 6, 1899. To this union was born four sons, Cecil L., William Ray, Herman M. and James Howard of Moline, and five daughters, Mrs. Albany Wells, Sedan; Mrs. Violet French, Grenola; Mrs. Trevas Wilkerson, Cedar Vale, and the Misses Cora and Lela, and one grandson, Carl Leon Wilkinson.
She united with the Baptist Church at Leeds April 2, 1898, of which she remained a member until her death.
Besides her husband and children she leave to mourn her death her mother, Amanda C. Lee of Muscotah, Kansas; four brothers, David Elvin, Parker, Kansas; Nathaniel, Buhl, Idaho; Earl L., Leavenworth, Kansas, and Irvin W., Grenola; six sisters, Mrs. Cora Green, Cedar Vale; Mrs. Ollie Hagan, Upland, California; Mrs. Ida Chandler, Pleasant Hill, Missouri; Mrs. Louvilia Shrader, Muscotah, Kansas; Mrs. Myrtle McNown, Sedan, Mrs. Bertie Morrill, Grenola, and a host of friends and neighbors who knew her but to love her. God's wise man Solomon has described her in Proverbs 31 chapter better than we in our weakness can do. A motherhood is proud of never ending love.
Funeral services were held at the Belknap church Friday at 2:30 p. m. , November 4, 1927, conducted by Mrs. Belle Reid Yates of Elk City, and Rev. Fletcher of Grenola and the body laid to rest in Belknap cemetery.
MRS. EMMA S. GREENBURG
Emma Stella Greenburg passed away Saturday, October 12, at the Howard Twilight Manor Nursing Home in Howard, KS. She was 91 years of age, and a former resident of Elk City, Longton, and Caney. Emma was born January 13, 1905 on a farm in Chautauqua County near Hale, KS. to Lewis Victor and Stella Jane (Seybold) Brand. She attended Hard Rock rural school and grew to womanhood in Chautauqua County.
On October 5, 1922. she married Herbert Henry Greenburg at Sedan. KS. and to this union were born three sons and four daughters. Emma devoted her life to caring for her family. They lived at several locations throughout Kansas. due to her husband’s employment in construction work. In the early 1930’s they moved to Oak Valley, KS, and began farming and ranching in Elk and Chautauqua Counties. Her husband preceded her in death in July of 1968.
Emma was a member of the Assembly of God Church at Caney before moving to Howard in 1987.
She is survived by her sons, James Greenburg and his wife Gladys of Tyro, KS. and Herb “JR” Greenburg and his wife Margaret of Spokane, WA.: her daughters, Rosalie McDonald of Howard, Margie Welch and her husband Curtis, and Joan Newkirk and her husband Maxen, all of Elk City, and Myra Becker and her husband Jim of Moline; a brother, Therman Brand of Red Bluff, CA.; her sisters, Zeda Rice of Irving, TX. and Thelma Knicely of Magalia, CA; 23 grandchildren; 48 greatgrandchildren and several greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son Noel F. “Storm’ Greenburg, two grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 15, 1996 at the Elk City Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Terry Marta and Rev. Chuck Evans officiating. Karen Dalil was the organist with Connie Russell singing “In the Garden” and “Amazing Grace.” The casket bearers were Todd Gilmore, Jimmy Greenburg, Dean Newkirk. Ronald Newkirk, Roger Newkirk, Nathan Pickett, Wes Turner, and Steve Welch. The honorary casket bearers were LaVerne Britton, Billy Greenburg, Daniel Greenburg, Matthew Greenburg, and Wesley Pickett. Interment was held in West Liberty Cemetery, west of Elk City, KS. A memorial has been established with the Elk City Church of the Nazarene.
Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. ABIJAH GREENWOOD - Submitted by L. Morgan
Job 5:6--Thous shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like a shock of corn cometh in his season. How beautiful to feel and know of a life full of usefulness gathered into the heavenly garner at God’s own good time.
At the age of twenty-seven, Mr. Greenwood came to Kansas in the pride of manhood when his eyes were bright with hope as he looked into the future. He was not as successful as some men in a business point of view, but his claim house was a happy home and a mecca for any way-faring stranger, later when his home was pretentious, there was the same genial hospitality. His hearty laugh, his cherry greetings has scattered more gloom than the average person. In all the relations of life he stood by his convictions and died as he had lived--an honest man.
Abijah Greenwood was born October 11, 1842 and died November 13, 1930, age 88 years, 1 month and 2 days.
Mr. Greenwood landed in Kansas in 1869 taking a claim on Caney river and the Greenwood ford is yet a favorite meeting place. He had married Miss Anna Weeks in Illinois and brought his bride with him in a covered wagon, leading a cow behind the wagon. He and his wife were the parents of eight children. Their daughter Kate (now dead) was the first white child born in the township. The children now living are: Joseph of Filer, Mrs. Maud Hawkins of Filer, Mrs. Grace McQuire of Buhl, Idaho, Cyrus of Haggart, Kansas and Charles of the home address.
While the children were small, the wife was taken and a few years later he married Mrs. Alice Walters, a widow with four children whom he raised as his own. To this union was born one child, Mrs. Nellie Pierce, now of Twin Falls, Idaho. This wife was also taken and after a few years he was married to Mrs. R.S. Brown. The word home always sounded like poetry to the aged when “Holiness to the Lord” is written over the door and the western slope has been made beautiful by the rainbow promises of God’s love.
Mr. Greenwood accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized by pastor D.N. Manley, March 20, 1910 and continued to hold his membership with the Christian church.
Besides his faithful and devoted wife, his own children and his step-children who have been true to him, he leaves twenty-seven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren to mourn his loss. He has passed over, entered that life Free from all care, from all turmoil and strife. He is now waiting on bright heaven’s shore To greet all his loved ones when life is no more.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, Saturday at 2 p.m., concluded by Mrs. Belle Reid Yates, assisted by Pastor R.L. Kuhns. Burial is Greenlawn cemetery.
MRS. MARY E. GREENWOOD - Submitted by L. Morgan
Mary E. Weeks was born in Belmont county, Ohio, April 25th, 1847, and departed this life February 26th, 1911 at the age of 63 years, 10 months, 1 day.
At the age of 6 years she moved with her parents to Sangamon county Illinois, and lived there until the year 1869 when she moved with her parents to Elk county, Kansas, near Grenola, where she lived until the time of her marriage to Wm. L. Greenwood, September 11, 1870 at the age of 22 years, when they settled on their claim near Howard where they lived for 40 years, 6 months 15 days.
To this union were born 7 children, 3 of them dying in infancy. The other 4 lived to survive her. They are, Mrs. Ida Alderson, Mrs. Kate Jones, Ed and Bert Greenwood, all living near here.
In the year 1873 she united with the Free Will Baptist church of Howard where she remained a consistent member until the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her departure, a husband, 1 sister, 2 brothers, 4 children, 10 grand children and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at U. B. church, northwest of Howard by T. A. Nichols, pastor of the Howard M. E. church.
MR. JOSEPH GREENWOOD - Submitted by L. Morgan
Died: At Howard, Kansas, Sept., 14, 1897, Joseph Greenwood, aged 82 years, 4 months and 8 days.
He was born and raised in Kentucky; was converted at a Methodist camp meeting about the year 1845, and joined the Baptist church. Some years ago he joined the Free Will Baptist church and was still a member at death, and frequently when spoken to on the subject professed readiness for death.
He came to this county and settled 1 ½ miles northwest of Howard, Oct. 28, 1868. In March 1795*[sig] he sold his farm and bought a nice home adjoining Howard. He had been married three times; had 23 children, 11 still living, who, with his last wife mourn his loss.
Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday, the 15th, at 1 p.m., conducted by pastor J.N. Young.
[* This is probably a typo and should read 1895]
MR. ROBERT E. GREENWOOD
Robert Eugene "Bob" Greenwood, age 80, a resident of Howard, passed away Feb. 25, 2010 at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka.
He was born on Jan. 11,1930 in rural Howard the son of Edwin and Ethel Maude (Stone) Greenwood.
During the Korean War, Bob served his country in the Air Force earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. On Sept. 20, 1953 Bob was united in marriage to Barbara Carter at the United Methodist Church in Howard. He worked as rural carrier for the United States Postal Service. Bob was a member of the Howard United Methodist Church, American Legion Carter Rader Post #149 and the Rural Letter Carrier Association. He also enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and watching KU basketball.
Bob is survived by his wife Barbara of Howard; three sons, Rob Greenwood of Oklahoma City, Okla., Steve Greenwood and his wife Rochelle of St. Joseph, Mo., and Dave Greenwood of Overland Park, Kan.; three grandchildren, Sarah, Austin and Alycen, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother Edwin Greenwood, two sisters Arlene Thompson and Wilma Davidson and two half sisters Hazel Preston and Stella DeWitt.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 1, 2010 at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, with Rev. Charles Cryderman officiating. Interment followed at the Grace Lawn Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial contributions to American Legion - Auxiliary Scholarship Fund and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.
MRS. MARY V. GRIFFITH - Submitted by L. Morgan
Mrs. Mary Varches Griffith, who was born November 22, 1868, passed away Sunday, December 4, 1955. She had lived for many years on Indian Creek in the northeast part of Elk County.
Funeral services were held from the home at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 6th, conducted by the Rev. Barney Oldfield, Baptist minister. Funeral services were in charge of the Moon Funeral Home, with burial in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard.
MR. GEORGE H. GRIMMELL, JR. - Submitted by L. Morgan
George Harry Grimmell, Jr. was born at Round Hill, Virginia, August 20, 1855, son of George H. Grimmell, Sr., who was born in Virginia on February 5th, 1829 and Annette McCall Grimmell, who was born in Tennessee in 1833.
Dr. Grimmell was eleven years of age when his parents moved to Iowa, and his literary education was completed there in the Dunning Academy at Jefferson, where he was graduated with the degree of A.B. in 1876. In the meantime he had begun the study of medicine under his father, and on February 13, 1877, he was awarded the degree of M.D. by the College of Physicians and Surgeon of Keokuk, Iowa. In 1896 he was given the second degree by the Barnes Medical College of St. Louis, Missouri. He had also taken post-graduate courses in the Chicago Polyclinic and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, now Tulane University, in New Orleans.
Dr. Grimmell practiced in Howard for many years up until a short time ago when advanced years and poor health forced him to retire.
Dr. Grimmell is survived by his wife, Bertie Lee Grimmell of Howard, to whom he was married on February 20, 1932. He is also survived by two sons, Joe Grimmell of Los Angeles, California and John Francis Grimmell of the United States Navy, also one daughter, Hanna Marie, wife of Sidney Swart of Los Angeles, California, and one adopted daughter, Guida Lee, wife of Ru___ Duckworth of Wichita. One sister, Augusta Josephine Whitbeck, also survives.
The funeral was conducted at the Moon Funeral chapel February 1st, at 2:30 p.m., by Pastor A. Frank Johnson Jr., minister of the Howard Presbyterian church. Music was furnished by Ben Eby, who sang Schumann's "Immortality," accompanied by Mrs. Barnett. Interment was made in the Grace Lawn cemetery with the Masonic service.
MRS. FLORETTA A. GRISWOLD - Submitted by L. Morgan
Obituary of Floretta A. Hayes Griswold
Floretta A. Griswold passed from earth to her reward in the beyond at 6:39 o'clock p.m., December 18, 1893.
She was the daughter of Jeremiah and Mary A. Hayes, and was born in Sanbarrton,(?) New Hampshire, June the 3rd, 1815.(?) She moved with her parents to Illinois, where she married Mr. Freeman R. Griswold, November 25, 1864. They came to Kansas in 1887 and settled at Olotha (?), afterward moving to the farm near Howard where she died. They were among the first settlers in that part of the state. Her religious life began about 17 years ago, since which time she has been a devoted member of the M. E. church south, and member of the Centenary church at Howard.
The last service she attended at said church was on November 26, when she received the Holy Communion from the hands of the writer. Sister Floretta was a good woman. Quiet and unobtrusive in her manner, one needed to know her well to appreciate her. Her light shown brightest at home. To her aged mother, her only sister (Mrs. B.B. Hughes), her sisters little boy and sister's husband, she was especially devoted as her only child a little girl of five years, and her husband had passed on before her.
Her sickness was brief, only a few days, and during that time her faithful physician and loving friends did all they could for her, but the Master said "Come up hither" and her spirit has climbed the mount of God and from the summit clothed in an eternal sun, she says to us "Heaven is this way." We will meet her there. - J. W. FAUBION
MR. J. A. GRUBB - Submitted by L. Morgan
OBITUARY -- J. A. Grubb
J. A. Grubb was born in Mahoning county, Ohio, June 12, 1854.
While quite a young man he moved to Pennsylvania. At an early age he was left fatherless. His parents were poor and at the age of ten years he tried to help support a large family or twelve children, of whom he was the youngest. He contracted a disease of the bone at the age of eleven years, which left him a cripple for life.
Realizing that he must prepare himself for some light work, as he was so badly crippled that manual labor was an impossibility, he consequently prepared himself for teaching. In a few years he rose to the head of the profession. Teaching school in the winter months and going to school in the summer he continued the work. He entered the department of law in Mt. Union College and remained until his health forbade his further study.
In the year 1877 he married a lady two years younger than he, Miss Lena L. Hoover. To this union were born seven children, all boys, five of whom remain, with the widowed mother to lament the sorrowful death of the best of fathers.
In 1886, with his family he moved to Kansas settling in Edwards county and afterwards moving to Pawnee county where he lived for six years. He then moved to Elk county and engaged in the mercantile business in which he remained until 1899, after which he engaged in farming until a few weeks before his death.
A few weeks ago he began to feel poorly and upon consultation with a physician was told that he was a victim of Bright's disease. After trying divers remedies without avail he returned to his old home in Oak Valley to die. After a few days of extreme agony he passed peacefully away, remaining conscious to the last.
He will meet no more with us around the family board but his noble life has left its impression upon the family whose aim it is to so act that when they are called to go they may meet the revered father and husband again beyond this vale of tears.
It is God's will. O. R. G.
J. A. Grubb's death occurred at his home in Oak Valley, Kansas, at 11:15, Wednesday night, August 10, 1904. In his departure from this life the community has lost a valuable citizen. A man who has managed his own business affairs successfully and has accumulated a goodly store of this world's goods. He was ever ready to assist in any public enterprise and at the time of his death was county commissioner from this district.
The funeral services will be conducted this (Friday) afternoon at 2 p.m., and the body will be laid to rest in the Oak Valley cemetery.
Mr. Grubb has a host of true friends in Longton and Oak Valley who will join the bereaved family in mourning the loss of a good man. --Longton Gleaner.
MR. OTTO R. GRUBB - Submitted by L. Morgan
DISTRICT CLERK GRUBB DEAD
All Howard is mourning over the death of Otto R. Grubb.
Mr. Grubb was taken ill Wednesday evening with a pain in his stomach and continued to grow worse until death Monday noon. Dr. Basham, of Wichita, was sent for and Saturday afternoon performed an operation which failed to relieve the patient and he gradually sank away dying at 11:45 a.m. Monday.
Otto Ray Grubb was 25 years, 9 months, and 22 days old. He came to Elk county with his parents about ten years ago and made his home at Oak Valley. He was educated in the common school and attended the State Normal at Emporia, and also a business college in Ohio.
When war was declared with Spain he was one of the first to enlist, and was a member of the famous 20th Kansas.
He was married a couple of years ago to Miss Irene Blair, of Oak Valley. A son a few months old is the result of the union.
Last fall Mr. Grubb was elected clerk of the district court of Elk county by a large majority, and came to reside in Howard, and it is no exaggeration to say no man ever made so many friends during his residence here as Mr. Grubb, and all feel that one very near and dear has been taken away.
To the bereaved wife and little one the deepest sympathy of all go out. Interment today at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Valley cemetery, under auspices of A. F. & A. M.
MR. JAMES M. GWIN - Submitted by L. Morgan
James M. Gwin was born at Bloomington, Indiana, July 19, 1840. When but a young man he heard the call of the flag to the service of his country. Heeding the call in the year 1861, he was mustered into the 50th Regiment, Company 1st D Volunteer Indiana Infantry. He served during the War of the Rebellion and until 1866. He was then united in marriage to Martha A. Rice, February 14th, 1866. She has preceded him across the silent stream several years ago. In 1872 they came to the Big West buying a farm in Greenwood county and then taking a claim in Elk County near Cresco church.
He led a very active life. Became a christian early in life. Was instructor and director of music at Cresco for several years and also served the Howard church in the capacity of choir leader for some time. He was a member of the local church, a faithful attendant upon the services until a sickness made it impossible for him to attend longer, but he has always been faithful to the cause of Christ.
Uncle Jim has been identified with the Howard National Bank for some 26 years having served as president of that institution for the past nine years. He was always considerate of those about him who were in need. There are many who have the kind word to offer for Uncle Jim, because he was so good to them in their hour of distress and need. Having served in the war it is quite natural that he would become a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
He was a faithful, devoted, loving husband.
It was June the 20th, 1917, when God called our brother and friend home having lived with us 76 years, 11 months, and 11 days. But while he is gone from our midst, the memory of the just shall never die. His goodness is indelibly inscribed upon our hearts to be remembered until we all sit around the camp fires of the heaven where we again will talk of the bygones with joy unspeakable and full of glory.
Brother Gwin leaves to mourn their loss one sister, Mrs. M. E. Massey of Indianapolis, Indiana, who could not be present on account of the fact of her being paralyzed so that she cannot travel; four brothers, three of them of whom could not be with us, Thomas F. Gwin, Spencer, Indiana; John E. Gwin, Zenas, Indiana, R. B. Gwin, of Newpoint, Indiana; and D. E. Gwin of Indianapolis, Indiana, who is among us; also Bray M. Gwin, a cousin, who is a resident of Howard, beside other relatives and a host of friends.
Interment was made in Grace Lawn cemetery at Howard, Kansas, the G. A. R. having charge at the grave.
Glen C. Wade, minister of the Christian church, assisted by Rev. O.L. Weir, pastor of the First Baptist church, conducted the services. The text upon which the pastor preached is found in I Cor. 15: 55
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