Elk County Citizen - August 31, 1904
MR. CHARLES J. JACKSON - Submitted by L. Morgan
Death of Charlie Jackson
Charles J. Jackson, son of Judge Daniel E. and Margaret Jackson, was born in Newton county, Indiana, April 10, 1862, and died in Longton, Kansas, August 21, 1904, aged 42 years, 4 months and 11 days.
With his parents he came to Kansas in 1868, and to Elk County in 1870, and has ever since been a resident of this county, for many years residing in Moline.
He was married to Miss Lizzie Chancellor September 3, 1884, who with one son, survives him.
Mr. Jackson had been in ill health for several months, and over a year ago was obliged to give up his position as local locomotive engineer with the Santa Fe in Moline.
He was on a visit to his father in Longton when he was stricken with typhoid fever, his vitality was low and his strength not sufficient to carry him safely through it. He was buried in Longton, Wednesday, a goodly number attending from Moline, Elk Falls and Howard.
Mr. Jackson was a Woodman, a Royal Neighbor, and Odd Fellow, and a Mason and at his request, the Masonic ritual was used at his funeral, the other orders of which he was also a beloved member, paying their respects by representative delegations.
He united with the Congregational church while residing at Longton. During his last illness he spoke of his faith in God, his trust in Christ, and his hope for the future. The services at the church were conducted by Rev. Newton Hill, of Elk Falls, assisted by Rev. Bosworth, of the Longton Congregational church.
MR. DONALD O. JACKSON - Submitted by Jerry Jackson
Donald O. Jackson, son of Maud and Alfred, was born September 7, 1907, at Fort Scott, Kansas. He passed away June 28, 1980, at St. Joseph Hospital Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 72 years, 9 months and 21 days.
He with his parents lived near Elm Mills, Barber county, Kansas and then moved to a farm south of Augusta, Kansas about 1916.
On April 29, 1931, he married Leah Winzer. They lived near Augusta, Kansas until 1940, at which time they bought and moved to a farm 10 miles northwest of Howard, Kansas. There, their two children Jerry and Judy were born. In August 1978, they sold their farm and in November moved to their present home in Howard, Kansas.
Don was active in community affairs, having served on the Upper Paw Paw school board for over 20 years. He was a 4-H leader, active in the Severy Co-op and in the Elk County Farm Bureau. He was good neighbor, always ready to give a helping hand. He was a family man, his joy being his two children and their families.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, and one brother, who was killed in World War II. He is survived by his wife Leah of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, Gerald W. and Sheryl Jackson of Wichita, Kansas; his daughter and son-in-law, Judith May and Jim Hull of Towanda, Kansas; and three grandchildren, Cathy and Chris Hull and Mollie Jo Jackson.
Don will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 1980 in the Zimmerman Home Chapel, Howard, Kansas with Bernard Smith of the Howard Church of Christ officiating. The vocalist was Mrs. Barbara Greenwood with the organ music provided by Mrs. Robin Smith. Casket bearers were Glenn Chamberlain, Minard Monical, Lewis Chamberlain, Leonard Roper, Dave Majors and John Barnes. The interment was held in Elmwood Cemetery at Augusta, Kansas. Funeral services were directed by the Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard, Kansas.
A memorial has been established with the American Heart Association. Contributions can be left the funeral home.
MRS. KATHLEEN L. JACOBS - Jerry Jackson
SEVERY-- Kathleen Lucille Jacobs, 79, died Friday at her home in northern Elk County, of injuries sustained in a tornado.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Severy United Methodist Church with Revs. Gary Parson and Tim White officiating. Burial will be in South Lawn Cemetery at Severy, under the direction of Forsberg Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established with Wesley House, P.O. Box 235, Pittsburg, Kan. 66762. Contributions may be left with the funeral home.
Mrs. Jacobs was born May 14, 1911, northwest of Severy to David H. and Nellie Mae (Tucker) Stonebraker.
The family moved to Las Animas, Colo., when she was two years old. In 1924, they moved to Holly, Colo., where she attended elementary school. She returned to Kansas in 1928, where she lived with an aunt and attended high school in Anthony.
In 1929, she returned to the Severy area, where she lived with her maternal grandparents and attended Severy High School. She moved to Colorado in 1931 and remained there for about five years before returning again to Kansas.
On Aug. 29, 1937, she married Richard P. Jacobs at Howard and they made their home on a farm west of Severy. He survives of the home.
Mrs. Jacobs was a member of the Severy United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and the Nazarene WALC organization.
Other survivors include three sons, Paul Jacobs, Milan, Henry Jacobs, Wichita, and Cecil Jacobs, Augusta; two daughters, Joyce Doane, Severy, and Ruth Gordon, Winfield; a sister, Blanche Widger, Pueblo Colo., 21 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Casket bearers are Calvin Doane, Frank Doane, Darrell Jacobs, Matthew Jacobs, Scott Jacobs, and Steven Jacobs.
MR. RICHARD P. JACOBS - Submitted by Jerry Jackson
Severy, Kansas
Jacobs, Richard P., 85, farmer and retired Cessna Aircraft Co. employee, died Wednesday, March 29, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Severy United Methodist Church.
Survivors: wife, Ruby; sons, Paul of Milan, Kansas, Henry of Wichita, Kansas, Cecil of Augusta, Kansas; stepson, Raymond Rexroat of Newton, Kansas; daughters, Joyce Doane of Severy, Kansas, Ruth Gordon of Winfield, Kansas; stepdaughters, Ruth Warren of Attica, Kansas, Pat Townsend of Orlando, Florida, Wanda Knight of McPherson, Kansas; 22 grandchildren; six step grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; nine stepgreat-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with Severy United Methodist Church and Severy Senior Center. Zimmerman Funeral Home.
Richard Paul Jacobs passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, Kansas. He was 85 years of age and a resident of Severy, Kansas. Richard was born April 18, 1914 on a farm northeast of Eureka, Kansas to Antone Henry and Lucy (Bromagen) Jacobs. He attended rural Greenwood county schools and graduated from the Severy High School.
On August 29, 1937, he married Kathleen Lucille Stonebraker at Howard, Kansas and they made their home on a farm west of Severy, Kansas. Richard began employment at Beech Aircraft Company in Severy and remained there until starting Jacob’s Repair at Severy in 1958. Richard worked several years at Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas and retired from Cessna in 1979. Richard was a farmer and rancher during most of his life.
Lucille preceded him in death on April 26, 1991, of injuries resulting from tornado damage to their farm home. On August 30, 1992, he married Ruby Elizabeth (Herndon) Rexroat at Severy, Kansas and they made their home in Severy until his death.
Richard was an active member of the Severy United Methodist Church.
He is survived by wife, Ruby; his sons, Paul of Milan, Kansas, Henry of Wichita, Kansas and Cecil of Augusta, Kansas; a stepson, Raymond Rexroat of Newton, Kansas; his daughters, Joyce Doane of Severy, Kansas and Ruth Gordon of Winfield, Kansas; his stepdaughters, Ruth Warren of Attica, Kansas, Pat Townsend of Orlando, Florida and Wanda Knight of McPherson, Kansas; 22 grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 9 step great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. His wife Lucille, 2 grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2000 at the Severy United Methodist Church with Rev. Kibum Kim and Rev. Gary Parsons officiating. Florene Smith was the organist with Jeleane Benest Osborn singing “When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder” and “I Won’t Have to Cross Jordan Alone”. The casket bearers were Calvin Doane, Frank Doane, Darrell Jacobs, Jason Jacobs, Matthew Jacobs, Scott Jacobs and Steven Jacobs. The honorary casket bearers were Ralph Crane, Dub Gifford, Ervin Johnson and Lester Wilson. Interment was held at South Lawn Cemetery in Severy.
Memorials have been established with the Severy United Methodist Church and the Severy Senior Center. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard, Kansas.
MRS. VERA L. JANZEN
Services for Vera L. Janzen, 91, of Las Cruces, NM. were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, September 16, 1994, at Graham Mortuary in Las Cruces. Burial followed in Tularosa, NM. at 3:30 p.m.
Mrs. Janzen died September 13th at Memorial Medical Center. She was born April 24, 1903 in Missoui and had lived in Moline from 1925 until 1952 when the family moved to New Mexico. Her husband, Carl Janzen preceded her in death on April 29, 1983.
She is survived by one son Dean Janzen and his wife Charlotte of Animas, NM., three daughters Corinne Aronson and her husband Stand of Arnold, CA., Shirley Estavillo of NM., Wand Smith and her husband Max of Wichita Falls, TX. Ten grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the organization of your choice or to the American Cancer Society.
MR. JOSEPH H. JESSE - Submitted by L. Morgan
Joseph H. Jesse was born October 25, 1834. On Feb. 1, 1855 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary E. Dickerson. About four years afterwards he made a profession of the Christian religion, and united with the Baptist church in Kentucky. After moving to Illinois he joined the Baptist church at Iolono. From Illinois he came to Missouri and from Missouri to Kansas. On December 13, 1890 he united with the Baptist church at Howard, of which he continued a member.
He was called from his earthly pilgrimage to his home above about 12:10 p.m. September 18, 1903. He leaves behind a wife and two children, other relatives and friends to mourn his departure, yet we do not grieve for him as we should for one that had no hope.
Brother Jesse led an exemplary Christian life, he was an honest citizen, a good neighbor, a loving father, a kind and appreciative husband. He was a great sufferer, having been afflicted with rheumatism for many years, yet he bore all patiently and accepted his lot with a cheerful and courageous heart. We shall miss him but we would not call him back for he is now free of all pains and he is at home with Jesus.
Funeral services were held at his residence Saturday at 3 p.m., September 19, 1903. Services conducted by Rev. J.C. Richardson.
MRS. LOTTE B. JESSE
Lottie Jesse Dies, Services Held Saturday at Howard
Mrs. Lotte Belle Jesse 77, of Longton, died Thursday in Mercy Hospital at Independence.
She was born Feb. 13, 1890 in rural Elk County, the daughter of Wilson and Alice (Thomas) Fear. She was reared in the Pleasant Hill community and had lived in, Elk County most of her life. In 1906 she was married to Roy Cale. She married Roy Jesse in 1959. The couple lived at Longton until his death in 1966. Since that time Mrs. Jesse had made her home with her son, Doyle Cale, in Independence. She attended the Nazarene Church.
Surviving in addition to the son are a brother, Arthur Fear, of Neodesha; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. in the chapel of Spurrier-Watt Funeral Home at Howard with the Rev. Otis Cargile of Longton officiating. Interment was in Grace Lawn Cemetery.
MR. BERYL L. JOHNSON
Beryl Leigh Johnson, 85, of Denver, Colo., died March 27, 1996. He was born July 17, 1910, north of Piedmont, the son of Elwin C. and Jessie Valeria (Moyer) Johnson. He attended Salem Grade School and graduated from Piedmont High School in 1929. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
On May 25, 1935, Beryl was united in marriage to Beth H. Bryant of Downs. They later moved to Denver, Colo., where he worked as a carpenter until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Beth, of Denver, Colo.; two brothers, Ralph M. Johnson of Eureka and Leonard H. Johnson of Wichita; sister, Geneva 0. Broddle of Eureka; several nieces and nephews.
He was prededed in death by his parents, son, Beryl, who died at birth and a sister, Imogene McIlvain.
Funeral services were held April 1 at Family Funeral Care in Englewood, Colo. Interment followed in the Fort Logan Cemetery.
MRS. CATHERINE JONTRA
Catherine Pauline Travis Shipman Jontra, age 89, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 13, 2000, at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, Kansas. She was born May 18, 1911 in the Union Center Community in Elk County, Kansas.
She was the first child born of John J. and Mary Anna (Johnson) Travis. Pauline grew up in a family of seven siblings west of Howard, Kansas on a farm. All of her life since five years old she spent helping family and friends. She married Orval Guy (Bud) Shipman on April 20, 1937. He died on September 21, 1946. She then married Arlev Ernest Jontra on December 22, 1947. They moved to a farm near Hewins, Kansas. Ernest died in November of 1981.
Survivors include two daughters, Loretta Kay Williams, Wingo, KY and Shirley Sue Adams, Coffeyville, KS. a son, Roy Melvin Jontra, Coffeyville, KS, two stepsons, Mark Jontra, Topeka, KS. Marlan Jontra, Westmoreland, KS, one stepdaughter, Millie Dravo, Williard, KS, one brother, Ed Travis, Wichita, KS, one sister, Ruby Molter, Atlanta, KS, thirteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by husband Orval Guy (Bud) Shipman and second husband, Ernest Jontra, her parents, son, Wesley Guy Shipman, four brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 16, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at the Graves Funeral Home Chapel in Coffeyville, KS. Burial followed at the Robbins Cemetery in rural Coffeyville, KS.
Memorial contributions have been established with the American Cancer Association and can be sent to Graves Funeral Home in Coffeyville, Kansas.
MR. CLEATUS M. JONTRA
Cleatus M. Jontra, 77, who was born in Onaga, Kansas, and was a retired farmer, died Sunday in Desert Samaritan Hospital at Apache Junction, Arizona.
Mr. Jontra, of Paradise Mobile Park, wintered six years in Arizona and moved there one year ago from Howard, Kansas. He was married in 1931 in Howard.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara; niece, Sharon Lee Fear of Illinois; brothers, Ernest, Charles and Elmer, all of Kansas; and sisters: Weitha Wells of Virginia, Letha Hebb and Muriel Cody of Kansas. and Edith Dijian of California.
Services were Wednesday at Gibbons-Bunker Desert View Chapel, Apache Junction. The Rev. Rick Hewes of Community Christian Church officiated. Burial was in Mountain View Memorial Gardens.
MRS. GAIL JORDEN
Gail Jorden, 81, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, August 29, 1995, at the Dillion Living Center in Hutchinson.
She was born February 25, 1914, at Winfield, the daughter of Edwin H. and Susan Laura (Byran) Compton. She attended school near Dexter and graduated from Udall High School in 1933.
On February 24, 1934, Gail was united in marriage to Carl Harvey Jorden at Winfield. During World War II, she worked as a secretary for Boeing Aircraft Company in Wichita. In 1946, they moved to a farm near Severy. Carl preceded her in death on October 29, 1990.
Survivors include a nephew, Norlan Ferguson of McPherson; two sisters, Melba Stevens of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Nadine Campbell of Canton; two great-nieces, Michelle Summers and Kristi Ruge; two great-nephews, Scott L. and John B. Ferguson.
Funeral services were held August 31 at the Severy Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Terry Buchanan officiating. Interment followed in the South Lawn Cemetery at Severy.
A memorial has been established in her name with the Alzeheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 2763, Wichita, KS 67201. Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard was in charge of arrangements.
MR. ARTHUR R. JULIAN
Arthur Russell Julian passed away Tuesday, January 11, 1994 at the Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline. He was 88 years of age.
Arthur was born on May 28, 1905 at Highlaud County, 0H. to Henry and Dollie (Fortwrangler) Julian. He moved with his family to Elk County at the age of two, and attended Center Rural School.
Arthur operated a farm in Elk County for more than thirty years, before moving to Moline where he worked as a carpenter until his retirement. In 1962, he married Susan Emiline "Electa" (McGlasson) Julian, and they made their home in Moline until her death on November 16, 1991.
Arthur enjoyed birds, flowers, and being close to nature in the outdoors. He was a long-time member of the Ames Chapel Rural Church, south of Moline, until it closed several years ago.
He is survived by two sons, Russell Julian of Moline and Dale Julian of Sedan, eleven grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Electa, a son, Bobbie 0. Julian, his parents, eight brothers and two Sisters.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 13, 1994 at the Moline United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry Bowyer officiating. Mrs. Shae Watkins played selected organ music. The casket bearers were Brent Julian, David Julian, Mark Julian, Steve Julian, Heath Lampson, and Jeff Stephenson. Interment was held in Ames Chapel Cemetery, south of Moline. A memorial has been established with the Elk Manor Nursing Home of Moline. Contributions can be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MISS HILDA M. JULIAN
MOLINE - Hilda May Julian passed away on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004, at her home in Moline. She was 90 years of age. Hilda was born on April 25, 1914, on a farm near Sedan to Joseph and Flora (Jeanneret) Julian. At a young age, Hilda moved with her family to the 400 acre farm of her grandparents, Paul and Rosalie Jeanneret, south of Moline.
She graduated from Moline High School in 1931, and later graduated from Kansas State Teachers College at Pittsburg in 1941, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education. Hilda taught several years at rural schools in Elk and Chautauqua counties. During World War II, she served with the Womans Army Corps and was assigned to duty at the Pentagon. She was later employed as a librarian in a public library at Council Bluffs, Iowa, and lived in Hollywood, Calif. during the 1950s. Hilda returned to make her home in the Moline community during her later years.
Since Hildas mother and grandparents were all of French descent, the family spoke French and Hilda became fluent in this language. She was very knowledgeable about her familys history and provided valuable genealogy information during the last few years.
She is survived by numerous cousins and a sister-in-law, Marjorie Julian, Denver, Co.
Hilda was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Paul Henry Julian and Elmer Joseph Julian and a sister, Iva Hope Julian.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, at Ames Chapel Cemetery south of Moline with Lloyd 0. Zimmerman officiating.
A memorial has been established with the Moline Senior Center. Contributions may be left with the funeral home.
MR. RAY JULIAN
Ray Julian, 87, of Moline, Kansas, died Saturday, May 11, 1991, at Mercy Hospital, Independence, Kansas. He was born July 1, 1903, in Rockton, Ohio, to Henry William and Dollie (Fortwanger) Julian. He was a retired farmer.
On December 17, 1922, in Howard, Kansas, he married Nellie Elvira Lewis. She survives at the home. Also surviving are three sons, Ray Eugene Julian of Sacramento, California, Dwayne Julian of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Marvin Julian of Las Vegas, Nevada; three daughters, Geraldine McGee of Hope, Kansas, Ruth Copf and Phyllis Winn, both of Wichita, Kansas; one brother, Arthur Julian of Moline, Kansas; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
Gravesidc services were held Wednesday, May 15, 1991, at 2:00 p.m., in the Moline Cemetery. Rev., LaDonna Carey officiated. Watt Funeral Ilome, Moline, was in charge of arrangements.
A memorial in his name has been established with the American Heart Association.
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