MRS. LORENE M. WADE
Lorene M. Wade, 62, of Eureka, departed this life Thursday, January 24, at the Greenwood County Hospital. The daughter of Arthur Richard Flaiz and Minnie May Volimer, she was born October 21, 1917 near Severy in Elk County and had lived in Greenwood County most of her life.
She was married to Lyle Willis Wade on February 14, 1938 in Eureka: She was a devoted wife and mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her husband, Lyle (Shorty); one daughter, Mrs. Vivetta Hall and husband Ronnie of Eureka; four sons, Jack and wife Sue; Richard and wife Dottie, all of Piedmont; Paul and wife Jean of Belle Plaine; Roy and wife Mary of Eureka; sixteen grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; two brothers, Richard Flaiz of Heppner, Oregon and Charles Flaiz of Severy; three sisters, Alice Wells of Scott City, Nina Burke of Eureka and Catherine Davis of Severy; and a host of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 27, 1980 at the Piedmont Christian Church. Rev. lloyd Stewart was the officiating clergyman. Burial was in Piedmont Cemetery, Forsberg Funeral Home was in charge of services.
MRS. MILDRED M. WAIT - Submitted by L. Morgan
OBITUARY -- Mildred (Maxey) Walt
Mildred M. Maxey was born in Greene county, Ohio on the 21st day of September, A. D. 1832. In the year 1841 she came with her parents, William O. and Susan Maxey, to the vicinity of Alton, Illinois. She was converted and joined the M. E. church in August 1848, and on November 29, 1851, she was united in marriage to Lee Walt. In the year 1857 she united with the Missionary Baptist church of which she remained a consistent member until her death. In June 1881, she with her husband and family came to Howard, Elk county, Kansas, where she resided continuously until her death, which occurred on the 23rd day of August, 1893. Her health had not been good for the last three or four months, only able to be around and do some of the light house work. Her death was very sudden, caused by apoplexy. Funeral services at their home on the 25th of August, conducted by Rev. J. N. Young, and attended by the family and relatives and a large concourse of sympathizing neighbors and friends. The funeral discourse was based on the 13th verse of the 14th chapter of Rev. After the ervices she was laid to rest in Grace Lawn cemetery, there to rest till waked to life by the trumpet sound on the resurrection morn.
MISS CATHERINE WALKER - Submitted by Dan Durben
Miss Catherine Walker, late of this city, was buried in Elk Falls Tuesday. She died in the hospital at Kansas City and her remains were shipped to Elk Falls for burial.
MR. CLINTON A. WALKER
BUTLER, Mo. Clinton Augustus "Gus" Walker died Friday in Butler, Mo. Walker, 77, was a former Coffeyville, Kan., resident.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church with burial at the Glenridge Cemetery in Liberty, Mo. A memorial has been established with the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board.
Mr. Walker was born Dec. 28, 1917, in Grenola. He was a pastor and a retired school teacher. He had spent many years in Coffeyvffle and at one point had worked at Les Scrock’s Grocery Store and other businesses in Coffeyville.
Active in the church, he became a pastor and helped start the First Southern Baptist Church in Coffeyvlile, the Bethel Baptist Church in Edna, Kan., and the Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Independence, Kan.
He married Beulah Carter on March 10, 1940. She survives, he is also survived by two sons, Ronald Walker, Parkville, and Carter Walker, Kansas City, Kan.; one daughter, Pam Simmons, Butler, two brothers, Leo Walker, Claremore, Okla., and Don Walker, Rosenberg, Texas; two sisters, Joanne Melton, Natoma, Kan., and Maxine Algeo, Aztec, N.M.; and several grandchildren.
MR. GEORGE L. WALKER - Submitted by Dan Durbin
George L. Walker, born December 8, 1870, at St. Mary's, Kentucky, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Walker of happy memory. With his parents he came to Moline in 1871 and married Sophia Adams, January 16, 1894, to which union seven children were born.
George had been in failing health for some time previous to this death which sad event occurred at St. Mary's Hospital, Winfield, October 11, 1929.
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The funeral services were held on Monday morning from St. Mary's, Moline, of which church he was an able councilman. It is silent testimony to the place he filled in the hearts of the community when we state that his was the largest funeral in the history of St. Mary's Church. Interment was made in Mt. Olivet cemetery.
To mourn his loss are left his wife, Mrs. Sophia Walker of Moline; Sister Agnes Joseph, Deer Lodge, Montana; Lon, Okmulgee, Oklahoma; Mrs. R J. Kiser, Pampa, Texas; Wilbur, Kansas City, Missouri; Frank, Moline; Georgia, Pampa, Texas; Maurine, Kansas City, Missouri.
To Mrs. Walker, family and friends, we extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy with the assurance that the memory of George will be always fresh in our minds and be forever a benediction.
MISS JESSIE L. WALKER
Jessie Louise Walker, age 98, of Moline, Kansas. died Sunday, February 4, 2001, at Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline She was born August 12, 1902 at Eureka. KS to Wyman Leslie and Amanda Alice (Norris) Walker.
She was a retired Teacher and Secretary and a member of the First Christian Church, Eastern Star, Wichita Choral Club and the Rambo Club of Wichita.
On May 9, 1930 at El Dorado, KS she and Harold Victor Brown were united in marriage. They were divorced in 1936.
Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, February 6, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. in the Gracelawn Cemetery in Howard, KS. Interment was in the Gracelawn Cemetery in Howard with Rev. Ted Smith of the Moline Christian Church officiating. Graves-Baird Funeral Home in Sedan, KS was in charge of the arrangements.
MR. THOMAS E. WALKER - Submitted by Dan Durbin
ANSWERS THE LAST CALL
This year the Christmas bells rang out their peals of gladness for many but they sounded the note of sadness for the Phillip Walker family as the Angel of Death had cast his shadow over the home.
Thomas Earl Walker was born February 20th, 1892. As a boy he endeared himself to family and friends by his affable characteristic he reflected the sweet and loveable manners of his parents who are best known to us as Aunt Hester and Uncle Phil. In the year 1913 he left Moline and homesteaded in Montana where he remained until the first call to arms in 1917. Having served in Battery D., 48th Coast Artillery he returned to the United States April 4th 1919, helping on his father's farm until 1927 when he returned to his own homestead in Montana. Frequently he corresponded with the family at Moline his last card arriving December 2nd. At that time all seemed well with him; but December the 18th brought the sad news that lobar pneumonia had claimed him at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane, Washington.
Funeral services were held from St. Mary's Church, Moline, Tuesday morning, December 24, 1929, at 10 o'clock and interment at Mt. Olivet cemetery. The large attendance who paid their last tribute of respect and devotion to Earl, the Soldier Boy, was ample proof that a friend and a patriot had answered the last call. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved family and we thank the people of Moline for their tender display of kindness in that hour when sympathy means so much. To the American Legion we extend our gratitude as well as our sincere compliments for their solemn services and their graveside rites.
To mourn Earl's loss are left his father and mother, also his brothers, Jim of Herington, Kansas; Joe of Great Falls, Montana; Paul of Kansas City; Lambert and Damian of Moline and his sister, Anna, of Moline.
KENNETH W. WALLACE
Kenneth Wilfred Wallace died Monday, September 14, 1987 at Mercy Hospital in Independence. He was 72 years of age. Kenneth was born on December 7, 1914 at Elk City, to Raymond and Abbie Garst Wallace. He graduated from high school and grew to manhood in the Elk City area.
In 1938 he began working for the Santa Fe Railroad and in 1942 took a leave-of-absence to join the United States Army. On June 7, 1942 he married Vera Reba Ellis at Wellington, and they made their home at Longton. During World War II, Kenneth served his country in the Pacific Theater and was honorably discharged on October 9, 1945. He returned to work for the Santa Fe Railroad, where he remained until his retirement in 1975. Kenneth was a lifetime resident of Longton, and had recently celebrated 45 years of marriage with Reba, in June of this year.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #388 at Moline, V.F.W. Post #1254 at Arkansas City, and the Employees Union of the Santa Fe Railroad.
Kenneth is survived by his wife. Vera Reba of Longton; his son, Dennis and his wife, Jody of Colorado Springs, Colo.; his mother, Abbie Wallace of Howard; two brothers, Nolan of Wichita; and Bob of Eureka; and two grandchildren, Jennifer and Jeffrey. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond.
Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, 1987 at the Longion Cemetery with Rev. John Vaughan of the Longton United Methodist Church officiating. A memorial has been established with the Longton United Methodist Church and contributions can be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. PHILIP WALKER - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Philip Walker was born June 28th, 1853, at St. Mary's, Kentucky and came to Kansas in the fall of 1882. February 19th, 1884, he married Anna Letha O'Daniel to ----- eight children were born, two of whom preceded the deceased to the land beyond.
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Funeral services were conducted from St. Mary's Church on Sunday afternoon. The church was crowded to capacity while many sympathizers failed to find room and were compelled to pay their last tribute of respect from the sidewalk. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mrs. Walker and family for in the passing of "Uncle Phil" we all feel we have lost more than a friend.
Beside his wife he leave to mourn his departure the following children; Paul Walker of Kansas City; James Walker of Herington, Kansas; Joe Walker of Great Falls, Montana; Lambert, Damian and Anna Letha of Moline, and five grandchildren.
MRS. MARY M. WALLACE - Submitted by Dan Durbin
MRS. MARY MARTHA WALLACE
Mrs. Mary Martha Brown was born October 31st, 1839, in Macon county, Missouri. She was married May 22nd, 1859, to William Quillar Wallace. To this union was born five children; Leah A., James Douglas, Mary Bell, William Elza and John Quillar.
She and her husband moved to Howard, Kansas, from Macon Missouri, in December 1907. While living in Howard Mr. Wallace, her companion of 51 years, passed away July 10, 1910.
Mrs. Wallace then moved to Moline to make her home with her son, William E. In 1921 the family moved to Caney where they were living at the time of her death June 13, 1930, age 90 years, 7 months and 13 days.
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She leaves to mourn her departure her two sons, William E. Wallace of Caney, Kansas, and John Q. Wallace of Williard, Missouri; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Jane Johnston, Queen City, Missouri; Mrs. Laura Taylor, Fort Scott, Kansas, and Mrs. Belle Mathis, Lavonia, Missouri; and two brothers, F. M. Brown, Diagonial, Iowa and John Brown, Lavonia, Missouri.
She has been a member of the Christian church since girlhood having moved her membership to the First Christian Church, in Moline in 1912. She lived faithful to her belief until the end. Thus we note the passing of a much loved mother and grandmother.
The funeral services were held in the First Christian church, Moline, Kansas, Sunday afternoon, June 15, 1930, at 4:00 o'clock conducted by the Rev. O. W. Dewey, pastor of the M. E. church, assisted by Rev. Sidney Hawkins, pastor of the First Christian church. Music was furnished by a mixed quartet composed of Miss Alma Finney, Mrs. H. E. McCray, Lewis Wilson and J. H. Thompson and Mrs. Geo. H. Turner accompanist. Pall bearers were E. E. Ames, C. H. Wilson, O. R. Ames, H. H. Beal, E. E. Sawyer, Moline, and Carl Swank, Caney. Interment was in the Moline cemetery.
MRS. ROSA M. WALLACE - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Rosa M. Beu was born September 5th, 1883 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christain Beu, near Moline, Kansas. Her mother died when she was but three years of age. She had one brother and one sister. By her father's second marriage she had one step-brother and two step-sisters and three half brothers.
She was married to Ed Wallace May 6th, 1902. About four years ago the family moved to Delaware, Oklahoma, and later to Vinita, Oklahoma, where they lived until she died April 29th, 1915. She was the mother of five children, one of whom, a little girl died in infancy, three girls and one boy survive with the father to mourn the loss of a kind, patient dutiful and loving mother and wife.
It is sad to note that her death leaves infant twin daughters motherless. However they attracted the notice of Mr. Malone, the president of the First National Trust Bank of Vinita, and he and his wife, who are childless asked the privilege of adopting the little girls and will nurture and bring them up as their own children, giving them the wealth of their affection and all the comforts and culture their splendid home and extensive means will permit.
Mrs. Wallace's aunt, Mrs. Louis Krohn, of this place was with her in her last illness and her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Christain Beu, hastened to her bedside on receiving word of her fatal illness, arriving before her death. The good people of Vinita rendered the dying one and the mourning relatives all the assistance in their power and poured out their sympathy in true christain spirit.
The remains were brought to Moline for burial. The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. A. W. Meyer of Winfield at the Wild Cat School House and interment was made in the Moline Cemetery.
Mrs. Wallace was of true christain spirit. She held to the Lutheran faith but for lack of opportunity was not a member of the church organization. She was a member of the Yeoman Lodge. She was gentle and loving in disposition and labored for the comfort of husband and children. She was a kind neighbor and will be deeply mourned by all who knew her.
MRS. VERA R. WALLACE
Vera Reba Wallace, 87, of Arkansas City, formerly of Longton, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 at South Central Kansas Regional Hospital in Arkansas City. Vera Reba was born March 21, 1922 in Longton, the daughter of George and Grace (World) Ellis.
On June 7, 1942 in Wellington, Kan., Vera Reba married Kenneth Wallace. They were married for 45 years until Kenneth's death of Sept. 13, 1987.
Vera Reba worked at her home, and was known for keeping it very well kept. She was a member of the Longton United Methodist Church, the "Friendly 14" and was an avid bridge player. Known for her cooking and baking, she also enjoyed to crochet, and going to family gatherings.
Vera Reba is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Jody Wallace of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two grandchildren, Jeff Wallace of New York, N.Y.; Jennifer Wiseman of Newport News, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Vera Reba was preceded in death by her parents, husband Kenneth, four brothers: Algie, Wayne, Kenneth and Harry Ellis and one sister, Betty Gibson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard at 10 a.m. with Pastor Gale Rider of the Mt. Zion Church of Arkansas City officiating.
The family suggests memorial contributions to; Longton United Methodist Church and may be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements entrusted to Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. WILLIAM Q. WALLACE - Submitted by Dan Durbin
William Quiller Wallace was born near Fayette in Howard county, Missouri, April 29, 1839 and died July 10, 1910, at his home in Howard, Kansas, being 71 years, 2 months and 11 days.
He moved to Randolph county, Missouri, when he was nine years old living there until the Civil war broke out then serving as 2nd Lieutenant under Col. Moore in Company I Volunteers of Missouri. He served only nine months and was stricken with typhoid fever and was not able to serve again.
He was married on May 22, 1859 to Miss Mary Martha Brown, in Woodville, Mo., they having lived together 51 years. To this union were born five children, two of whom died in infancy. The other three, Mrs. Leah A. Brownlee, Wm. E. Wallace and John Q. Wallace, of Moline with the widow and six grand children survive him.
Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Rev. W. E. Bates, pastor of the Baptist church. Interment in the Moline cemetery----CITIZEN.
MR. ALFRED WALTER - Submitted by L. Morgan
Alfred Walter was born in Ringgold county, Iowa, June 11, 1868 and departed this life March 27, 1930 at the age of 61 years, 9 months, and 16 days at the Worrell Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
In the year 1883, he with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Walter, came to Elk County, Kansas and settled on the farm one half mile north of the Antioch school house, where he resided till grown.
In the year 1895 he was united in marriage to Miss Rosina Bobzien of Howard. They at once moved on the farm, which is now their present home.
To this union were born, Raymond, who died in infancy and Earl of Howard who still resides at home. They also reared their nephew, Willard Walter from infancy to young manhood, now of Kansas City, Missouri. He, with Mrs. Walters was with Mr. Walter in his last illness.
He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Lula Morgan of Howard, Howard Walter of Longton, Kansas, Mrs. Minnie Shannon of Chicago, Illinois and Clyde Walter of Zenda, Kansas, also two half brothers, Lee and Dale Walter of Severy, Kansas and a step-mother, Mrs. Martha Walter of Severy, Kansas and other relatives and friends.
He was converted in early manhood and joined the Methodist church under Pastor Robert MacLean's ministry at Antioch of which he was a faithful and active member till the end, being superintendent of the Sunday school at one time and holding other offices of the church at different times. He was always willing to do what he was asked to do in all kinds of church work. He was a good neighbor, a kind father and companion.
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church, Sunday, March 30, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. W. C. Chappell officiating. Interment was in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MR. ALFRED E. WALTER - Submitted by L. Morgan
Alfred Earl Walter, son of Earl and Fern Walter, was born March 26, 1941, and passed away at Newton Memorial hospital, Winfield, Kansas, Thursday, October 10, 1955. He was fourteen years of age at the time of his death. He grew to youth on the farm northeast of Howard and attended the Pleasant Hill and Fiat district schools.
He leaves to mourn his passing his mother and father; a sister, Mrs. Wanda (Wayne) DeWitt of Wichita, Kansas; a brother, Lawrence Eugene, of the home, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Alderson of Howard,, Kansas. He is also survived by his little niece, Carol Faye, of Wichita, Kansas; uncle, aunts, and a host of friends.
Memorial services were held at the Moon Chapel in Howard at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 13th, conducted by Pastor P. L. Mitchell of Howard and Antioch Methodist churches. The music was furnished by singers from the Antioch church. The casket bearers were Raymond Dilli, Robert Dilli, Glenn Cookson, Robert Cookson, Robert Webster and Willard Simpson. Concluding services and burial were in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, Kansas.
MRS. ELIZABETH WALTER - Submitted by L. Morgan
DIED - WALTER
At her home near Cave Springs, Elk Co. Kansas, Thursday, November 30, 1899, at 20 minutes before six, p.m., Mrs. Elizabeth Walter, age 58 years, 1 month, 19 days.
Elizabeth Swim was born in Ohio, on October 11, 1841. She removed to Illinois and thence to Iowa, where she grew to womanhood, and on August 4, 1867, was married to Peter F. Walter, in Ringgold county, Iowa. She lived in that county with her husband and children until May, 1882, when they removed to Elk county, Kansas, where she made her home until her death. She contracted malaria fever last summer and was a sufferer for several months, bearing her pain with Christian fortitude. Death came to her relief on Thanksgiving day, and she was ready and willing to go. The burial took place the following day at Grace Lawn Cemetery, in Howard.
Mrs. Walter became a member of the M. E. Church in her youth and was an enthusiastic worker in the church and Sunday school whenever her health would permit. She was a dutiful and loving wife, an indulgent and affectionate mother to her five children. Her husband and children all survive her and deeply mourn her departure.
Funeral services in her memory will be held some time in the near future.
A host of friends sorrow in her death and the bereft husband and sons and daughters have the most heartfelt sympathy of all.
MRS. FERN V. WALTER
Fern Vera Walter, age 99, a resident of Howard, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009 at the Howard Twilight Manor.
Fern was born on Sept. 4, 1909 in Elk County, the daughter of Lorenzo Claude and Alice May (Parks) Alderson.
She attended rural school at Fairview, Antioch, and Pleasant Plaines. On Jan. 29,1931 Fern was united in marriage to F. Earl Walter in Howard.
Fern was a homemaker and also loved to garden and raise flowers. Fern and Earl made their home on the Walter Homestead northeast of Howard until moving to town in 1965.
Fern is survived by one son Eugene Walter of Howard, one daughter Wanda DeWitt of Wichita, six grandchildren, and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Earl, one son Alfred Earl Walter, one brother Edward Alderson, and one sister Nova Medearis.
Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 at Zimmerman Funeral Home. Interment was at Grace Lawn Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Howard Twilight Manor and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. MARVIN "DALE" WALTER - Submitted by L. Morgan
He developed a love for airplanes and flying at an early age, he began building them, and later gave flying instructions, doing air shows, etc. and for a time was employed at Stearman Aircraft in Wichita, KS. He was employed in various occupations as welder, pilot, tool and dye works.
Due to a lightening strike, while flying in the Flint Hills, west of Severy, Dale was killed in a plane crash on June 20, 1948 near Beaumont, Kansas. Age at death was 39 years, 6 mo., 17 days.
He had never married. Survivors included siblings, Lee Walter, Lulu (Walter) Morgan, and Minnie (Walter) Shannon
Burial was in the Walter plot at Grace Lawn Cemetery, Howard, Kansas.
MRS. ROSA WALTER - Submitted by L. Morgan
Mrs. Rosa Walter passed away at Arkansas City, Kansas, Tuesday morning, February 5, 1941 at 1:00 a.m.
She was born at Liberty, Kansas, on January 29, 1876. While she was quite young she came to Elk County to make her home with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Morgan.
In February 1895 she was united in marriage to Alfred Walter. They settled on the present farm in the Antioch neighborhood, where they lived until Mr. Walter's passing. Since that time she has continued to reside there with her son Earl, his wife and daughter, Wanda June.
Two children came to bless their home. The oldest passed away in infancy, and Earl of the home. They also raised a nephew, Willard Walter, from infancy.
She was a member of the Antioch Methodist church and was always active, as long as her health would permit. Mrs. Walter had been in failing health for several months. Five months ago she went to Arkansas City, to be near her doctor.
Besides her son, Earl Walter, and nephew Willard Walter of Kansas City, Missouri, she leaves three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Ella Castleman of Elk Falls, Mrs. Dora Hudson of Kansas City, Missouri, Mrs. Viola Dobson of Howard, Kansas, and Fred Bobzien of Springfield, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at the Howard Methodist church, February 7, 1941 at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Dr. T. Restin Heath. Interment was in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard.
[Note: Rosa's given name at birth was Rosina Bobzien. Parents were John & Eliza (Eisley) Bobzien.]
MR. WILL H. WALKER - Submitted by L. Morgan
DEATH OF COUNTY OFFICIAL
Will H. Walker, Register of Deeds of Elk County, Found Dead in His Home, Sunday Noon
Sunday, June 19, at noon, when Mrs. Will Walker came home from church, she found her husband lying dead in the door of the bath room, at their home in Howard, with blood oozing from a wound on his forehead. She quickly called for help, and the near neighbors hearing her screams, came running at once. It was quickly found that Mr. Walker had shot himself and had likely died instantly. The revolver, a .32 calibre, was found where it had fallen from his hand.
Mrs. Walker had as usual, gone to Sunday school at the Christian church and had stayed to the preaching services. Mr. Walker had, as it appears, performed the act very soon after she had left the home. Several of the nearby neighbors had heard the shot, but had not paid any attention to it. Being fired in the closed room, it had not made a very loud report. Dr. Grimmell and Dr. Harner who is also coroner, were sent for and they at once decided that the facts were about as above stated. A note which he left is in the hands of Mrs. Walker, but so far as is known it did not give any reason for the act except that he had been suffering with severe headaches, and that he couldn't stand it any longer, and asked her to forgive him for doing as he was doing.
Will Walker was a quiet, unobstrusive man, always pleasant in manners and had not an enemy in the world. It is a matter of surprise to nearly everybody that he was a sufferer from any ailment, as he never complained or spoke of any illness.
He was elected Register of Deeds on the Republican ticket in 1924, and was re-elected last year, both times having no opposition at the polls.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church at Elk Falls and a great crowd of friends and neighbors attended. The Masonic Fraternity attended in a body and had charge of the burial at the cemetery. The county officers were honor pall bearers. A male quartette from Howard sang, and Rev. Newton Hill made a short talk and read the obituary which is published below. Rev. W. B. McKinney pastor of the Christian church of Howard assisted in the services.
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William H. Walker was born February 19, 1878. His parents came to Elk County in the year of 1871 and to Elk Falls in 1885.
He prepared himself for the barber's trade and followed that trade successfully for many years in Leon, Howard and Elk Falls, Kansas, and until he was chosen for the ofice of register of deed for Elk County. In this office he served the public until his death, having been re-elected for a second term.
He served as a member of the city council of Elk Falls, and also was elected director of school district No. 15. He was actively connected with the Elk Falls band and orchestra many years. He was very much interested in everything that promised to better conditions in the community where he made his home.
He married Miss Gertrude Ruthruff, March 14, 1901. To this union wre born two children, Audine, now Mrs. Sherbenau of Neodesha, Kansas and William H., Jr. (age 17).
The deepest sympathy is felt for the stricken family and relatives. His mortal remains will be laid to rest near the graves of his parents in the Elk Falls cemetery, where we will strew flowers year after year in remembrance of his faithfulness and friendliness.
The funeral services were arranged to be held in the Christian church of Elk Falls, the service being conducted by a long time friend of the family, Newton Hill, who officiated at the wedding twenty-six years ago. Elder W. B. McKinney of Howard assisted in the service. There were many beautiful floral tributes, appropriate music by a male quartet from Howard and many manifestations of grief and sympathy by a large number of friends in attendance. At the grave the impressive ritual service of the Masonic order was given, and the casket was lowered to its final resting place.
MR. HOWARD WALTER - Submitted by L. Morgan
Howard Walter was born November 18, 1875 near Mount Ayr, Iowa and departed this life June 6, 1944.
After the age of seven years he came to Kansas with his parents who located near Howard, Kansas. He was united in marriage April 18, 1900, to Maggie J. Russell. (In Elk county, KS) To this union two children were born, one of whom died in infancy.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and one son, Carl, his daughter-in-law, Alice, and a granddaughter, Betty of Sedan; two sisters, Lulu Morgan of Howard, and Minnie Shannon of Chicago, Illinois, and two brothers, Lee and Dale of Wichita.
Preceding him in death were two brothers, Alfred of Howard, and Clyde of Zenda.
A few years after the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Walter, they moved to the Crum district in Chautauqua county where they resided until three years ago when they moved to Sedan and purchased the home in which they lived.
Mr. Walter was a prominent farmer in the Crum neighborhood. His irreproachable character and sterling qualities made him an outstanding leader in that vicinity where he was active in all that stood for the best interests of the community.
At the age of 14, Mr. Walter united with the Methodist church at Antioch near Howard, Kansas and later when they moved to Sedan he united with the Christian church here.
Mr. Walter lived an exemplary life and was a devoted husband,a kind father and a true neighbor.
He was always ready to do a kind deed and was an inspiration to the community in which he lived.
He will be sadly missed by relatives and friends. -- From, Sedan Times-Star
MR. PETER F. WALTER - Submitted by L. Morgan
Obituary of Peter F. Walter
Peter F. Walter was born at Manmee, Ohio, February 8th, 1842. At the age of twelve years he moved with his parents to Ringgold county, Iowa, where he grew to manhood and was married to Kittie Johnson, who departed this life a few years after their marriage.
He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Swim in August 1867. To this union were born five children: Alfred Walter and Lulu Morgan of Elk county, Kansas; Howard Walter of Chautauqua county, Kansas; Minnie Shannon of Chicago, Illinois; and Clyde Walter of Zenda, Kansas. The mother of these children died November 30, 1899.
He was united in marriage to Martha Harper, January 20, 1904. To this union were born two children, Lee and Dale.
When the Civil War was declared, Mr. Walter enlisted as a volunteer and served till the close of the war. He received an honorable discharge in 1865. He then came to Elk county, Kansas and resided in Elk and Greenwood counties the remainder of his life. He was converted and joined the Methodist church in early manhood and was a member of that church at the time of his death.
He had been in very poor health and had suffered much for several years. January 7th he was taken with a stroke from which he was unconscious until he went to his rest January 9th, 1924, at 6:00 p.m., at the age of 81 years, 11 months and one day.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, and seven children, and one sister, Mrs. Susan Kimblade of Toronto, Kansas.
The funeral services were held at the Severy Methodist church, on Friday, January 11th, 1924, with the pastor, Rev. L. W. Engelhardt in charge. Burial was at Howard, in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MRS. BERTHA WALWORTH - Submitted by L. Morgan
DIED FROM GASOLINE BURNS
Mrs. Bertha Walworth of Moline died this morning from injuries and burns received a week ago when some gasoline with which she was doing cleaning caught fire and exploded. She was a young woman married but had no children. Her name before her marriage was Bertha Long. She and her husband conducted the Walworth Hotel in Moline.
MRS. ELAINE WANGERIN
E. Elaine (Kennedy-Mitchell) Wangerin, 67, of Topeka passed away peacefully on Nov. 28, 2010.
She was born in Howard on Sept. 25, 1943, the daughter of Jesse and Louella (Adams) Kennedy.
She was preceded in death by her parents. She was married to Robert Mitchell in 1967; they divorced. She remarried Richard Wangerin Sr. in 1979 and they later divorced.
She is survived by her children, Sonya Southoff and her husband, Troy, of Alberta, Canada, and Syril Ghio of Topeka; four grandchildren, Shelton and Goby Southoff and Greyson and Jared Ghio; two sisters, Karon Kennedy and Sue Runyon; and one brother, Dan Kennedy.
Elaine was employed'at Payless Shoe Source from 1969-2001.
Cremation has taken place and private memorial services were held through Dove Cremation & Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Rd., Topeka, KS 66604.
To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.DoveCremation.com
MRS. D. P. WARD - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Death of Mrs. D. P. Ward
Mrs. D. P. Ward of the Eagle Head ranch north of Grenola died suddenly of heart failure in Moline last Thursday. She had undergone an operation at the hospital for the removal of a tumor. She leaves her husband and two daughters, Miss Ellen, who taught school near Moline last winter, and Miss Bunny. Mrs. Ward was an accomplished musician and was highly respected. Funeral services were held at Grenola Sunday.
MRS. RUTH M. WARD
HOWARD — Ruth Marie Ward, 94, homemaker, of Howard, died March 27, 1996, in Mercy Hospital in Independence.
Services will he 10 a.m. Saturday in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Howard. The Rev. Robin Haines will officiate.
A memorial has been established with the Howard Senior centcr. Contributions may be left with th Zimmerman Funeral Home.
Ward was born Aug. 4, 1901, in Saybrook, Ill., the daughter of James and Stella Maude (Craig) Hileman. The family moved to Kansas when she was a child, and she attended the Star rural school northwest of Howard.
On Sept. 28, 1921, she married Franklin Dewey Ward in Eureka. and they made their home in northwest Elk County. In l980 they retired from farming and moved to Howard.
Ward was a longtime member of the First Christian Church of Howard.
Survivors include her husband, Frank Ward, Howard; a son, Loyd Ward, Artesia, N.M.; and two granddaughters.
MR. WILL M. WARDEN
Bill M. Warden, 75, of Grenola died Wednesday, December 27, 1995 at William Newton Memorial Hospital in Winfield.
Born March 23, 1920 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma he was the son of Clyde and Elizabeth Frisbee Warden. He graduated from the Grenola High School in 1939 and served with the U.S. Army Infantry as a paratrooper. On July 31, 1944, he married Oneita Mooney in Nowata, Oklahoma. Mr. Warden moved to California as a young man and worked as a painting contractor for 25 years in Fresno. The Wardens returned to Grenola in 1980.
Survivors include his wife, Oneita of the home; one son, Larry E. Warden of Yerington, Nevada; one daughter, Trisha Tierney of Bakersfield, California; one brother Dale Arbuckle of Grenola; one sister Helen Murphy of Fresno, California; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Friday, January 5, 1996 in the Grenola Christian Church, with the Reverend Wallace Wartick officiating. Judy and Dave Wofe, Judy and Jack Perrigo were vocalists. Selections were “One Day At A Time” and “Daddy’s Hands.” Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola. Memorials have been established with the Grenola Christian Church and the Grenola Historical Museum. Wheeler Funeral Home of Burden had charge of arrangements.
MR. JAMES V. WARE
SEVERY — James V. “Jim” Ware, 61, of Severy, died June 4, 1995, at the Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Severy Baptist Church. The Rev. Tony Pameticky will officiate. Burial will be in the South Lawn Cemetery, Severy.
Memorials have been established with the Robin Baumgartel and the Cathy Gardner Memorial Scholarship funds at West Elk High School, Howard. Contributions may be left with Zimmerman Funeral Home, which has charge of arrangements.
Ware was born July 15, 1933, on a farm south of Fall River in Elk County, the son of William Albert and Della Edna (Book) Ware. He attended Union Valley Rural School and Fall River High School.
At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in Korea and Vietnam. He retired from the Navy in 1970 as a bosun's mate first class, after 20 years of service.
He married Cinda Marie Knight Oct. 1,1971, in Howard.
He was employed by IBP in Emporia for 11 years and later worked for Bill Harvey, a seed company in Leon.
Survivors include his wife, Cinda Ware, Severy; a son, Randy Ware, Severy; two daughters, Christy Ware and Angela Ware, both of Severy; four sisters, Wilma Monk, Wichita, Ruth Sexton, St. George. Joan Spoon, Eureka, and Shirley Walta, Fall River; and one granddaughter.
MRS. ROSA E. WARNER - Submitted by L. Morgan
Rosa E. Hebb Warner, 102, of Howard, died June 1 at Twilight Manor Nursing Home in Howard.
Born at St. Claire, Kan., on July 7, 1885, she was the daughter of George and Annie Walters Spear. She had been a nurse-companion. In 1937 she married Ernest Warner at Wichita, and he preceded her in death in 1948.
She is survived by eight grandchildren, including Lee Hebb of Howard, 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Moline cemetery, Watt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
MRS. ELIZABETH L. WARREN
Elizabeth Lucille Warren, 96, of Independence passed away at The Manor Nursing Home, where she had lived since 1987. She had been in ill health.
Elizabeth was born June 26, 1899, at Emporia, to William B. and Martha (McKanna) Bishop,. She attended rural schools at Emporia and later moved with her family to Lakin.
On November 16, 1918 at Fredonia, she married Franklin “Lynn” Warren. They lived in Elk City area for many years, and in 1941 moved to Oak Valley area where they engaged in farming. He died in 1974 and she then moved to Independence.
Mrs. Warren was a member of the Ohio Grange at Longton and was associated with the Longton Free Fair for 20 years.
The only survivor is a grandson, John W. Surber of Independence.
Graveside services were held at the Oak Hill Cemetery Elk city with the Reverend Jeff Knighton, pastor of the First Christian Church, officiating. Interment was under the direction of Potts Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to The Manor Nursing Home and they may be left at the funeral home.
MR. LYNN W. WATT - Submitted by Del Huggins
Lynn Webster Watt, 74, of Moline, Kansas, died Wednesday, July 3, 1991, at Jane Phillips Memorial Hospital, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He was born March 20, 1917, in Viola, Kansas to Leroy and Byrde (Harding) Watt. Lynn was a veteran of World War II and a Kansas Funeral Director (50 years). He was a member of the Kansas Funeral Director's Association, the Grenola VFW Post, the Moline American Legion Post, the Moline Masonic Lodge, and was a Elder in the Moline Christian Church.
He served in the US Army as a medical anethetist in the Alsakan and European Theatres during the war. On Februay 14, 1944, he and Olive Fern Hunt were united in marriage in Wichita, Kansas.
After their marriage, Lynn worked in several funeral homes in the states of Oklahoma and Kansas, before buying the Rarick Funeral Home in Moline in 1952. He retired in 1981, but remained active in the business in some capacity until his death.
Survivors include his wife, Olive of the home; two daughters, Donna Whetstine of Wichita, Kansas, and Cheryl Huggins of Derby, Kansas; one sister, Lucille Peterson of Oakland, California; 4 grandchildren, Robin Camp and Lynn Stewart of Moline, and Ariel and Christina Huggins of Derby; and one great-grandchild, Kyle Camp of Moline.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 6, 1991, at 11:00 a.m., in the Watt Funeral Home Chapel, Moline. Interment was in the Moline Cemetery. Rev. John Foust officiated.
MRS. OLIVE FERN WATT
Olive Fern Watt, age 89, of Sedan, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007 at the Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home in Sedan.
She was born Feb. 22, 1918 in Braymer, Mo. to Luther and Iness (Clevenger) Hunt. She married Lynn Watt on Feb. 14, 1944 in Wichita. They moved to Moline in 1952. They owned and operated Watt Funeral Home from 1952 until their retirement in 1982. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1991.
She was very active in the Christian Church in Moline and she was very involved in the community.
She is survived by two daughters, Donna Whetstine of Grenola and Cheryl Huggins and her husband Del of Wichita; one sister, Fay Mobley of Oklahoma City, Okla.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one nephew and four nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Lynn; three brothers and one younger sister.
Family and friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, March 14, at the David W. Barnes funeral Home in Sedan.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 15, at the Moline Christian Church in Moline, with Stan Rumbaugh, minister, officiating. Interment will follow at the Moline Cemetery in Moline.
The family has suggested memorial contributions to the Moline Christian Church or the Musical and Literary Club. These remembrances may be left with the funeral home.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
MRS. ELIZABETH L. WATKINS
Elizabeth L. Watkins, age 96, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 at the Twilight Manor Nursing Home in Howard. Elizabeth was born in Lucas, Kan., on Dec. 14, 1913, the daughter of Wenclo and Elizabeth (Pristeria) Libal.
On Nov. 25, 1939, Elizabeth married Ralph Watkins in Wichita. They moved to Gary, Ind., for a brief time then moved to Arkansas where they bought two farms which they operated for several years.
In 1943, Ralph went into the military and they moved back to Independence, Mo., where Elizabeth worked at the Lake City Ordinance Plant. In 1950 Elizabeth and Ralph moved near Atlanta, Kan., where they started a dairy farm and Ralph continued to work as an electrician.
Elizabeth and Ralph were married for 52 years until his death in 1992.
Elizabeth loved the outdoors, flowers and gardening, she was known as a wonderful cook. She raised numerous animals which she named each of them. Elizabeth was a member of the Atlanta Garden Club, the Homemakers Unit, Senior Citizen Group, and a member of the Lutheran Church near Lucas.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews, two brothers-in-law Bill and Floyd Watkins, both of Independence, Mo., and her lifetime friend, Helen Sprague of Grenola.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph, sister Josephine Lamb and niece Roselca Skolaut.
Graveside services were held Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 at the Atlanta Cemetery with Pastor Larry Womack officiating.
Memorials have been suggested to the Fire Dist #2 of Atlanta, Kansas and may be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services entrusted to Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. FAY WATKINS
LA CANADA, Calif. - Fay Archer Watkins, 90, of La Canada, Calif., formerly of Grenola and Wichita, died Dec. 28, 1995, in La Canada.
Services were Jan. 4 in Wichita's Woodland United Methodist Church, where she had been a member for more than 50 years.
Watkins was horn Feb. 10, 1905, at Grenola, the daughter of Dr. J. A. and Jennie Archcr. While the family was living in California, she graduated from Anaheim High School. When they returned to Kansas, she attended Southwestern College for two years and graduated from the University of Kansas.
She taught in Moline High School for two years before moving to Wichita to work in the Federal Land Bank. She met and married her husband, Frank Watkins, in Wichita. They celebrated 50 years together.
Watkins spent most of her adult life in Wichita, but with failing health, she had recently moved to California to he near her daughter.
Survivors include a daughter, Merrily Hake, and a granddaughter, Jennie Hake, both of La Canada, Calif., and a cousin, Bula Lemert, Sedan.
FANNIE MAE WATSON
Fannie Mae (Foust) Watson, passed away Jan. 23, 1991 in Moline, Kansas at (be age of 86.
Mae was horn June 23, 1904 in Madill Oklahoma to John and Alice (Walker) Foust. She united with the Christian Church at an early age, and was baptisted at the Moline Christian Church and was a devoted worker of the Lord.
Mae was united in marriage to Carl Watson on August 29, 1923 in Howard, Kansas. One daughter, Reatha Darlene, was born to this uniion. She was a homemaker. Her husband was employed at Phillips Oil Co., and when he retired they returned to Moline.
The husband, daughter, 3 brothers and 3 sisters have preceded her in death.
She leaves to mourn, Son-in-law, Lewis Williams, four grandchildren, Edward Williams, Carla Hafner, Richard Williams, Ronald Williams, 7 greatgrandchildren; sister, Jenette McCollin, brothers, Travis and John T. Foust; nieces and nephews and a host of friends. She will he missed.
Services were Saturday Jan. 26th at the Moline Christian Church. Interment at the Moline Cemetery. Watts Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established at the Moline Christian Church.
MRS. MARJORIE WEAVER
Marjorie (Hill) Weaver died January 4, 2002 at the Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas, after a lengthy illness.
She was born in Leeds, KS on January 19, 1916 to Joseph Henry Hill and Bertha (Miller) Hill. She attended grade school in Chautauqua County Kansas, high school in Moline, KS and graduated from Wichita High School East in 1937. She qualified for a county teaching certificate and taught two years in Chautauqua County in a one room school house. She later attended Emporia State Teachers College and then taught one year in Elk County, Kansas. She entered the Women's Army Corp during WWII and served from 1942-1945. She returned to Wichita, KS and attended Wichita University for one and a half years.
While stationed at Fort Smith, AR, Marjorie met her future husband, Ewing Weaver, and they married August 6, 1947 in Moline, KS. They moved to Sundown, TX, where Ewing taught high school science. They lived there for thirty-nine years until Ewing's death in 1987. Marjorie moved to Odessa, TX to be closer to three of her children. She has been a resident of Lincoln Tower Retirement Center for the past four years.
Marjorie was a longtime member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Levelland, TX. After moving to Odessa, she attended services at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, an infant daughter, Ruth Jan, and son, James David Weaver, three brothers, Maynard, William (Hank) and Jim Hill and two sisters, Doris Lampson and Alice Beazer.
She is survived by a sister, Orien Walker Tanner, Moline, KS, three children, Donald Weaver and wife, Kathleen, Lubbock, TX, Beverly Weaver, Odessa, TX, Mary Lou Watts and husband, Danny, Odessa, TX and daughter-in-law, Diane Weaver, New Braunfels, TX. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Michael Weaver, New Braunfels, Mark Weaver, Andrea Weaver and John Weaver, all of Lubbock, TX, Courtney Watts, Odessa, TX, step granddaughters, Brandy Watts, Odessa, TX and Rachel Kevil, Austin, TX and step great granddaughter, Katie Watts, Odessa, TX.
Pallbearers were grandsons Michael, Mark and John Weaver, Danny Watts, Sam Watts and Tommy Bednarz. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association or American Heart Association.
A Rosary was held on Sunday evening, January 6, 2002, and a mass was celebrated on Monday morning, January 7, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Burial followed at 4:00 p.m. Monday afternoon, at the City of Sundown Cemetery in Sundown, TX. Services were entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
MR. FRANK WEBB - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Another of Moline's most prominent citizens has been taken by death this week. Frank Webb, admired by men and women in all walks of life, living far and near, passed quietly away Tuesday forenoon at the Wesley Hospital in Wichita where he had been a patient the last eight weeks, in the hope of regaining his health, that he might be of further service to his chosen community, Moline, and to his host of friends and business associates.
Frank Webb, whose name has left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him, has for more than sixty years been a resident of this community, and though his business activities have been many and extensive, leading into farming, stock raising and feeding, land holdings, oil interests, banking, milling and grain dealing, these things to many of his closest associates and employees, were no greater than this true manhood, his friendship, his honesty.
This sturdy pioneer--he who started from the bottom, in his boyhood, and who grew to be the wealthiest citizen of this section of the state, was also one of the quietest of men. He was not one caring for pomp and fame. He, who never wished praise or notoriety, was a quiet benefactor to scores of needy individuals and families through his many years, indirectly sending many a donation to deserving persons needing assistance, without even announcing the identity of the giver. Many of these noble deeds have come to light only since his death, as his requests of those who carried his gifts to others, kept also, their silence of the source, as long as he lived.
Truly a noble man has passed from us and we cannot refrain from expressing our admiration of him, and voicing his honor, even though it differs from his manner of quietude during his living. His utmost fairness and honor can be realized even by a stranger in learning that of the great numbers of men whom he had employed in his various business and stock feeding operations, many of them continued in his employ for many, many years, even to one of whom there is knowledge of a continuous thirty-five years.
Funeral services were held this (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock at the M. E. Church of Moline, of which he has been a member for many years, conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. L. Kuhns. All stores and places of business were closed during the hour of funeral today. Interment was in the Moline Cemetery.
Frank Webb was born in Wilmington, Will County, Illinois, Feb. 24th, 1856, and passed away in Wesley Hospital, Wichita, Kansas, July 28th, 1936. Age 80 past.
At the age of sixteen he came to Kansas with his parents to a prairie claim four miles south of where Moline now stands. The home place was a part of the townsite of the little town of Old Boston.
After the Railroad was built and Moline started, the family moved to Moline where he has been engaged in the milling and stockraising business ever since.
He leaves to mourn his going his wife, Mrs. Clara Webb, four sisters, Mrs. Anna Baker of Independence, Kansas; Mrs. Maud Prier and Mrs. Metta Durbin of Moline; Mrs. Florence Wammacks of Buffalo, Oklahoma. His parents and one brother, J. J. Webb of Howard, and two sisters preceded him in death.
A number of nieces and nephews and other relatives survive. He united with the First Methodist Episcopal early in life and has been a faithful member ever since. He had a wide circle of friends by whom he will be greatly missed.
Relatives from a distance who were here for funeral of Mr. Webb, included his sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Baker of Independence. His nephew, Ted Hibbard of Sonora, California who will spend some time with his mother, Mrs. Prier, also a niece, Miss ____Prier of Wichita who was his nurse at the hospital, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Karstens and daugther Elinor of Kansas City, Missouri.
(This article taken from the book: ELK COUNTY A Narrative History of Elk County and its People copyright 1979.)
Long ago little boys were taught that success was possible for any American who worked hard, had ambition and persevered. Frank Webb was one lad who proved it could be done. He was born Feb. 24, 1856, in Wilmington, Will County Illinois. When he died on July 28, 1936, there were headlines calling him: "Elk County's wealthiest citizen; largest land owner in the area; most extensive stock feeder and grain dealer".
The following account of the Webb family was submitted by Sue Adamson, great grand-daughter of John Webb.
John Webb and his wife Susanna came to Elk County from Myersville, Illinois in 1872. They were in a wagon train with the Meyers family and several other families who settled in Elk County. There were eight children with them, two boys and six girls. One girl died when she was eleven years old. The youngest child, Florence, was six months old when the family made the trip by covered wagon to Kansas. The family took three claims. One was what is now called the Old Egland Place, and another was what is now known as the Bruner farm. The third claim was one half mile north of the past town of Old Boston or three miles south of the old Moline Stock Yards situated at the South West Corner of Moline.
After John Webb established his land claim in Kansas he decided to run the mill in Elk Falls. Most of the year he walked back and forth from his home near Old Boston to the mill in Elk Falls. He spent the Spring and Summer months working on his farm in order to fulfill his claim obligations. On one occasion two Indians came to the Webb farm while John was away from home. The youngest child who had beautiful blond curls was hidden in a large wood box with a lid on it. The Indians were given what they asked for which was a ham and a batt of cheese.
The Webb children attended the Old Boston School at the time the county records were taken from Elk Falls. Frank Webb was stationed in the bell tower of the school. He was to ring the bell if he spotted a posse coming from Elk Falls.
John Webb and his son Frank became owners of the first mill in Moline, and after John Webb died in 1908, Frank Webb and El Walker became partners in the Moline Mill. The two partners also ran the bank and a rooming house above the bank. Ed Walker's sister worked as a cashier and bookkeeper in the early bank. Frank Webb and Ed Walker were also partners in the cattle business. Their partnership was dissolved in 1920. Ed Durbin became Frank Webb's partner in the mill. Charlie Durbin, Ed Durbin's oldest son and the Sheels' were the next owners of the Moline Mill and in our present era the mill is owned by Emera Sheel and his two sons, Eldon and Harold.
Frank Webb became a prominent Kansas cattleman. He became a land dealer and oil was discovered on his land and the land originally claimed by the Webb family. He was in the oil business with Alfred Landon, one time governor of Kansas.
MR. JOHN WEBB - Submitted by Dan Durbin
DEATH OF GRANDPA WEBB
John Webb was born at West Lavington, England, July 17, 1819, and died at Moline, Kansas, February 28, 1908; aged 88 years, 7 months, 11 days.
July 1, 1850, he was united in marriage to Susanna Perrett at Chievesell Mills, England. They, with one son, came to America in October 1855, and settled in Willmington, Will county, Illinois, and from there moved to Kansas in 1872, where the rest of their lives were spent in and near Moline.
Mr. Webb was converted and joined the Methodist church at Myersville, Illinois, 1867. He was the father of two sons and six daughters. Two of the daughters, Fannie and Laura, preceded their father to the other world. One daughter, Mrs. Florence Womacks, lives in Independence, Mo. The other children, James, Frank, Mrs. Anna Baker, Mrs. Maude Prier and Mrs. Metta Durbin, live in or near Moline, and were all at his bedside when death claimed him.
The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J. R. Hankins Sunday morning at the Methodist church. A large number of friends and neighbors were present to testify their respect and sympathy.
Mr. Webb was a most highly respected citizen, honorable and upright in all his dealings, pure and noble in his personal life.
MR. JOHN J. WEBB - Submitted by Dan Durbin
John James Webb was born at Cheverell Mills, Wiltshire, England, April 30, 1851, and passed away at Howard, Kansas, September 7, 1933.
At the age of two years he came to Illinois with his parents where he grew to young manhood.
He came to Kansas in 1871, taking up government land near Old Boston. He was married to Rodina Baker of Elk Falls, January 15, 1876. Mrs. Webb and six children survive, three sons, Russell of Dalhart, Texas; Joe of Alva, Oklahoma and Ralph of Moline; three daughters, Mrs. Fannie Farris of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Beatrice Niswanger of Palmer Lake, Colorado; and Mrs. Susie Turner of Howard, Kansas; thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Besides his immediate family he leaves one brother, Frank Webb and four sisters, Mrs. Anna Baker, Mrs. Maud Prier, Mrs. Metta Durbin and Mrs. Florence Womacks all of Moline.
Except for four years, when Mr. Webb was serving as county treasurer and the year preceeding his death at Howard, they have lived in or near Moline where he had a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
Funeral services were held at the Moline Methodist church, Saturday, September 9th, at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. J. L. Mitchell. Interment was made in the Moline cemetery.
J. J. Webb was a good, honest upright citizen and one who loved his fellowman. Genial and sociable by nature he made many friends and held them by close ties of friendship. His last years were marked by affliction and delicate health, but he enjoyed contacts with friends and neighbors. He will be missed by a large number of people and held in pleasant memory.
MRS. RHODINA F. WEBB - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Rhodina Frances Baker, daughter of George and Caroline Baker, was born March 22, 1859, near Fairfield, Illinois, and passed away at the home of her daughter Fannie in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
When a girl of twelve years, her parents and the ten children came by wagon train to Elk Falls, Kansas. Only three of these children survive her, Theodore Baker of Moline, Kansas, Amanda Taylor of Capron, Oklahoma, and Sibbie Toland of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She was reared in a Christain home wasa faithful member of the Methodist church throughout her life, most of which was spent in and around Moline. She was a wonderful mother and friends to all who knew her.
On January 15, 1876, she was married to John James Webb (a young miller) of Elk Falls, who preceded her in death ten years ago today, September 7th. Six children survive her: Russell of Dalhart, Texas, Joe of Congress, Arizona, Ralph of Moline Kansas, Fannie Farris of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Beatrice Niswanger of Palmer Lake, Colorado, Susanna Turner of Howard, Kansas, Thirteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
In her declining years she was in loving hands and received every consideration possible from relatives and her host of friends, and she never failed to see and express her appreciation. She lived and enjoyed a full life intermingled with many joys and a share of hardships and sorrow, but met them with strength and understanding just as she met the closing chapter of life.
Funeral services were held at the Rarick Mortuary in Moline Tuesday afternoon, September 7, at 2:30 conducted by Rev. Chas. E. Davis, pastor of the Moline Methodist church. Burial was in the Moline cemetery.
Out of town relatives to attend the funeral were: Mrs. Beatrice Niswanger of Palmer Lake, Colorado, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Webb and Florence of Dalhart, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Farris and Miss Hileah Webb of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Mrs. Florence Womacks of Buffalo, Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Cole of Howard.
MRS. BETTY L. WEBSTER - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD-- Betty Lou Webster, 69, of Cambridge died Thursday at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center at Via Christi-St Francis in Wichita.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist church in Douglas with Pastor Henry Cox officiating. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Grace Lawn cemetery in Howard. Zimmerman Funeral HOme is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Webster was born July 22, 1939 at Wichita to Charles and Dorthea (Shaffer) Cook. The family moved to Howard and she graduated from Howard High School.
She married Wiliam L. Webster on Sept. 23, 1959 at Sedan, and he survives at the home.
Mrs. Webster worked for 25 years as a nurse's aide at the Winfield State Hospital and Training center in Winfield. She was a member of the First Baptist church in Douglas.
In addition to her husband, survivors include her sons, Jerry Lewis, Billie Webster, David Webster, John Webster and Richard Webster, 12 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice of Wichita, and the First Baptist church of Douglas.
MR. DALLAS E. WEBSTER - Submitted by Louise Havens
HOWARD---Dallas E. Webster, 76, died Dec. 13, 1993, at his home in Howard. Born Jan. 29, 1917 at Howard, he was the son of Walter C. and Maude E. (Biddinger) Webster. He attended High Hill rural school and graduated from Howard High School in 1935. After serving with the U.S. Army during World War II, he farmed in Elk County. On Jan. 20, 1951, he married Coretta A. Morris in Howard. Webster was a member of the First Baptist church, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Veterans of Foreign Wars, National Rifle Association and Carter-Rader American Legion Post 149.
Survivors include his wife, of Howard; a son, Doug Webster, a daughter, Diane Webster, and a brother, Harold Webster, all of Wichita; a sister Mary Barnes, of Howard; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Zimmerman funeral Home at Howard with burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery. The Rev. Chuck Evans will officiate, and military rites will be conducted by Carter-Rader Post 149. Memorials have been established with the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association.
MR. DOUGLAS L. WEBSTER
Douglas Lynn Webster, age 58, passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. He was born on Aug. 6, 1952 the son of Dallas E. and Coretta A. (Morris) Webster.
Doug served in the Army from Sept. 8, 1971 thru Aug. 31, 1974. Doug received the National Defense Service Medal as a Marksman. Doug was baptized on Jan. 19, 2011. For the last six years of his life he took care of his mother Coretta Webster of Howard. Doug wanted everyone to know that it was "nothing but a pleasure taking care of mom."
Doug is survived by his mother Coretta Webster. Howard; nephew Kevin, Sally, Diana, Dallas, and Corree Dilli, many other nieces and nephews, along with aunts, uncles and cousins. Doug follows his father Dallas Webster and his sister Diane Howell in death.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb., 5, 2011 at Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard. Interment was held at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard. Donations made to the V.A. Hospice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside - Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.
MR. B. F. WEEKS - Submitted by L. Morgan
B. F. Weeks of Grenola, died on Christmas day age 69 years. He was a son of Ed Weeks, one of the pioneers of the Caney Valley, but Frank didn’t come in the very early days. He became a citizen of the Grenola neighborhood however in 1878. He was an old soldier, and leaves a wife and one daughter. The Grenola Leader says the following of Mr. Weeks: Mr. Weeks had been a resident of this city for over thirty-two years, coming here in 1878 with the earliest settlers. He taught school in Grenola and surrounding districts for many terms and was oonsidered a good instructor. With the exception of four years while he was at Lansing as a guard in the state penitentiary, be has been a continual resident of the city since his arrival in Grenola.
Mr. Weeks was a member of the A.O. U. W. lodge, in which he carried $2,000 life insurance. He bad been recorder of that order for about fourten years. He was city clerk of Grenola for seven or eight years and bad held other offices of trust and honor. He was a man that was respected by all who knew him and one that will be missed from the community.
MR. FREDRICK E. WEGAND - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD - Fredrick "Fritz" Wegand, 95, of Wichita, formerly of Howard, died Sunday at Homestead Health Center in Wichita.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Howard with Pastor Sandy Des Plas officiating. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Epworth United Methodist Church, and they may be sent to Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.
Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.
Mr. Wegand ws born in Grenola on Oct. 10, 1912 to Roy and Ethel (VanBuskirk) Wegand.
On Oct. 29, 1939 he married Helen McKirahan Basey in Bartlesville, Okla.
Mr. Wegand owned and operated a repair shop in Howard until 1942. He then worked for Boeing Aircraft, retiring in 1977. While working for Boeing the couple lived in Howard, Wichita and Seattle, Wash.
He was a member of the Epworth Methodist Church in Wichita, a 60 year member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and served over 13 years as the secretary of the lodge.
Survivors include a daughter, JoAnne Neal, Wichita; a brotherm, Hal Dean Wegand, of Idaho; a sister, Estella Knickerbocker, Bastrop, Texas, five grndchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
MR. STEVEN P. WEHLING II
Steven Paul Wehling II, age 19, a resident of Longton, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009 as a result of a car accident.
Steven was born on June 5,1990 in Independence, Mo., the son of Karin D. Lewis and the late Steven Paul Wehling Sr.
Steven was a graduate of Elk Valley High School class of 2008. He was currently working in telecommunications for Western Watts. While in high school Steven was a member of FFA, FCCLA, SADD, basketball and baseball teams. Steven enjoyed playing video games, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, fishing, playing basketball on Sunday Night, and just being with friends.
Steven is survived by his mother and step-father Karin and Kent Coatney of Longton; four sisters, Vanessa Fletcher of Wichita, Alyssa Wehling of Longton, twin sister Rachelle Wehling of Colwich, Kan., and Ronni Coatney of Longton; two nephews Wyatt and Colbe, two nieces Hanna and Jayden, special aunt Kellie Harper of Moline; grandparents, Norma Bruce of Sunrise Beach, Mo., Pastor George and Bobbye Lewis of Moline, and Jim and Celia Bunyard of Elk City, several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009 at Elk Valley High School in Longton with Pastor Dave Sanchez officiating.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 3-8 p.m. at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard. Interment will be at Longton Cemetery. The family suggests contributions go towards helping with expenses. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.
MR. JAMES H. WELCH
James H. "Jim" Welch, age 86, a resident of Wichita, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011 at Via Christi Hospital in Wichita.
He was born on Aug. 31, 1924 in Moline, the son of Paul Joseph and Grace Mina (Fleming) Welch. He was a graduate of Elk Falls High School class of 1942.
During World War II, Jim served as a Military Policeman in the United States Army earning the rank of Sergeant. While Jim was serving in the Army he became acquainted with General Douglas MacArthur. After his Honorable Discharge in 1947, Jim began a career as truck driver for Santa Fe.
On April 29, 1950 Jim was united in marriage to Dora Lee Porter in Hutchinson. They lived in Hutchinson, Dodge City, Great Bend and Emporia before moving to Wichita in 1953. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Wichita.
Jim is survived by two sisters Pauline Holzmeister of Salina and Peggy Bajeu of Brookshire, Texas, several nieces, nephews and other close family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dora on March 2, 2005 and 8 brothers and sisters.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday June 23, 2011 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery south of Moline. Viewing will be held from 1-6 p.m., Wednesday and 8-10 a.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
Family suggests contributions to Harry Hynes Hospice and may be left, with the funeral home. Online condolences may be (eft at www.countrysidefh.com
Arrangements entrusted to Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.
MRS. NAOMI R. WELCH
Naomi R. Welch, 85, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at her home in Myrtle Beach, S.C., surrounded with love by her daughters.
She was born Dec. 14, 1924 in Moline, a daughter of the late Ellis and Mary Julian Cochran. Her husband, James Kenneth Welch in 2003, predeceased her.
Naomi was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her two daughters. Marcy Edwards of Highland, Md., and Carolyn Musgrove of Phoenix. Ariz.; a son, Stephan Welch of Hull, Ga.; a brother, Julian Cochran of Moline; five grandchildren, Chris, Pete, Wendy, Danny and Michael, and five great-grandchildren, Isabella, Jake, Stella, Brileigh and (Terrin who will be born in October.)
A memorial mass was held Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Inurnment followed the service in the Our Lady Star of the Sea Columbarium.
Naomi had a love for flowers so they are graciously accepted or memorials may be made to Southwest Indian Foundation 100 West Coal Avenue Gallup, NM 87301 or by going to www.south-westernindian.com.
An online guest book is available at vvwvv.msfli.net. McMillan-Small Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.
MR. GEORGE P. WELLS - Submitted by Lori Mentzel
George Patterson Wells died Dec. 27, 1962, after a prolonged illness. He was born Jan. 9, 1886, Chautauqua Co., KS, the oldest son of William H. and Mary Jane Wiley Wells. He married Feb. 21, 1912, Orma Grace Hebb, who survives him, also survived by sons Vernon W. of Wichita and William J. of the home. Grandchildren are Allen and Tanya Wells, one daughter-in-law is Blossom Wells. Brothers are John J. of Howard and Henry of Scott City, sisters Nettie
of Asotin, WA; Alma Hebb, Pearl Hebb, and Katie Hebb of Howard. Preceded in death by parents and one brother. Buried Grace Lawn Cemetery, Howard. Pallbearers were Cecil Hebb, Adron Hebb, Irving Anderson, Roland Vick, Cleland Wells, and Robert Wells.
(NOTE: There were four marriages between the Wells and Hebb families.)
MR. JOHN C. WELLS - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD--- John Cleland Wells, 82, of Howard, died April 2, 2003, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus in Wichita.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church. The Revs. Dois Mix and Loren Scott will officiate. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial have been established with the Howard Senior Center and First Baptist Church. Contributions may be made through Zimmerman Funeral Home.
Wells was born Dec. 5, 1920, on a farm northeast of Howard, to Mary Ann (Richards) and John J. Wells. He attended Fairview rural school and graduated from Howard High School.
On April 18, 1943, he married Geneva Marie Nigh in Howard, and they farmed northeast of Howard for many years. In 1959 he became employed at Brown's Feed Store in Howard and worked there for more than 18 years. He was later employed by the Elk County Road Department before retiring in 1985 to take care of his wife who had Alzheimer's disease. She died on Nov. 6, 1996.
On Oct. 7, 1997, he married Helen Clois (Patterson) Stockdale in Howard. There they made their home until his death.
Wells was a longtime member of the Sunflower Grange and a member of the Fiat School Board. He had served as president of the Nuitrition Council and president of the Howard senior center Board and had been president of the Elk County Council on Aging since June 1987.
He served on the Ten County Board of Directors of Friendship Meals and was a member of the Aging Projects Board from January 1994 to December 2002, serving one year as president.
Wells was an active member of the Howard First Presbyterian Church where he served as a Youth Fellowship Group sponsor and Sunday school teacher. After the church closed, he became a member of the First Baptist Church of Howard and served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Wells, Howard; a son Gary Wells, Eureka; a daughter, Sandra Ball, Winfield; two stepdaughters, Flora Bishop and Edith Johnson, both of Wichita; two brothers, Virgil Wells, Boring, Ore., and Wilbert Wells, Wichita; three sisters, Dorothy Coleman, Marion, Shirley Blake, Dodge City, and Helen Hastings, Wichita; nine grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; two step great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
MRS. LENNA WELLS
Lenna Alene Wells, age 73, of Howard, Kan., died May 2 at her home of natural causes. She was born March 7, 1929 in Hawkerville, Okla. She was a homemaker.
Lenna was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, sisters, Delores Nichols, Bessie McGuire and Doris Elliott.
She is survived by one son, Layne Wells, Winfield, Kan., a brother, Bill Williams, Wichita, Kan., sisters, Delilah Duree, Wichita, Kan., Dee Kitchel, El Sobrante, Calif., and Anna Marshall, Quapa, Okla., and four grandchildren, Eric Wells, Adam Wells, Aaron Wells and Austin Wells.
Services were held Thursday, May 9, at the Lakeview Funeral Home Chapel in Wichita, with Pastor Dennis Cochran officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Wichita.
MRS. ORMA G. WELLS
Orma Grace Hebb Wells, age 89, died Tuesday, November 13, 1979, at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, Kansas. She was born on April 5, 1890 on a farm south of Howard to Joseph E. and Mary Townsend Hebb. Her mother died when Orma was twelve years old, leaving nine children to be raised by their father. She attended Moundbranch school until her family moved to the Fairview District east of Howard, in the early 1900’s. Orma was a devoted wife and mother who spent her entire life caring for her family. She was the last survivor of the nine children.
On February 21, 1912, she was united in marriage to George Wells at Howard, Kansas, and to this union was born 2 sons, Vernon and Bill. In 1928, the family moved to a farm northeast of Howard, where she lived the rest of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, in 1962, and her eldest son, Vernon, in 1971.
Orma was a charter member of the Sunflower Grange and a member of the Antioch Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son, Bill of Howard; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Blossom Wells of Wichita; her grandchildren, Allen Wells and his wife, Denise, of Wichita, and Tonya Wells also of Wichita. Orma leaves one great-grandson, Jason, and many relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the Zimmerman Funeral Home on Friday, November 16, 1979 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Don Harper of the First Baptist Church of Howard officiating. Music was provided by Carmalita Beaty who sang, “Beyond the Sunset” and “What a Freind We Have In Jesus”, with Mrs. Robin Smith as the organist. The casket bearers were, Adron Hebb, Cleland Wells, Roland Vick, Ben Clubine, Waldo Gray, and Roy Nigh. The interment was held in the Grace Lawn Cemetery at Howard. A memorial has been established in her name and memory with the American Heart Association, and may be left at the funeral home. The funeral services were directed by the Zimmerman Funeral Home.
MR. VERNON WELLS - Submitted by L. Morgan
Vernon Wells, eldest son of Orma and George Wells, was born November 26, 1912, near Howard, Kansas. He died October 12, 1971, at Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He grew to manhood near Howard, and after graduating from Howard high school, he taught several terms in the grade schools of Elk county.
After uniting with the church, one of his greatest joys of life was teaching Sunday school.
After receiving his Bachelor’s degree from Emporia State College, he continued in the teaching field. He later received a Master’s degree from Wichita State University and was an administrator in Kansas high schools.
In 1968, he became director of education at Wichita Business College and in the past year was president of the Minnesota School of Business at Minneapolis. All his adult life was spent in the field of education, particularly with young people.
He served three years in the armed forces during World War II, received his commission in field artillery, and was in Italy for a year.
He was united in marriage to Blossom Blankenship, May 2, 1936(?). To this union were born two children.
Survivors include his widow, Blossom; a son, Allen J., and his wife, Denise; a daughter, Tanya, all of Wichita; his mother, Mrs. Orma Wells, and a brother, William, both of Howard, and many other relatives and friends.
Memorial services were held October 15, at 2:00 p.m., at West Side Baptist church in Wichita. Pastor E.E. Franklin officiated. Organist was Mrs. Carol Munson. Mrs. Patsy Covey sang “How Great Thos Art” and “The Love of God.” Graveside services and burial were in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard.
MRS. BEATRICE WEMMER - Submitted by L. Morgan
Beatrice (Bea) Signer Wemmer, daughter of Hiram Signer and Emma Hays Signer, was born in Potowatomie county, Kansas, June 3, 1894, and passed away at a Wichita hospital July 21, 1965.
She attended Howard high school and later taught in a number of schools in Elk county. After completing a course in nurse's training, she followed the new profession in Arkansas City and Winfield.
On July 21, 1924, she was united in marriage to Clifton Wemmer, after which they resided in South Haven, where Mr. Wemmer was engaged in the garage business. Later they moved to a farm west of Howard, where they lived until six years ago, when they chose their present home in Wichita, Kansas. Meanwhile, a son, Robert A. Wemmer, with his wife, Alicia Cunningham Wemmer, and their two children, made their happiness complete.
Beatrice became a member of the Christian church quite early in life, but transferred her membership to the Church of Christ soon after her arrival in Wichita.
Surviving her, besides her husband of Wichita, her son and his family of Colorado Springs, Colorado, are one sister, Mrs. Frank Young of Howard; two brothers, Frank H. Signer of Piedmont and Lowell E. Signer of Norfolk, Virginia, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her father, mother, and a brother, Walter Signer.
Mrs. Wemmer was above all a thoroughly good and unselfish person, truly beloved by all who knew her. Gracious and kindly she has brought deeper meaning to life for many others, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral services were held on Friday, July 23, at 2:00 p.m., at the Spurrier-Watt chapel with James Lorenson of the Howard Christian church officiating. Music was furnished by Miss Carmalita Beaty, accompanied by Mrs. Noel Mullendore. (Names of casketbearers have been omitted),
Concluding services and burial were in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, Kansas.
INFANT VIRGINIA L. WEST - Submitted by Dan Durbin
DIED
Virginia Lee West, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. West, born April 19, 1928, and departed from this live April 30, 1928, age 12 days.
Little Virginia Lee was a rosebud that God left in our care. For a short time she has dwelt with us here. But a dear loving Father thought it was best and now in His arms she forever doth rest.
Short funeral services in the home at 2:30 p. m. on May 2nd by G. Calvin Parham. Burial in Moline cemetery.
Elk County Citizen - June 7, 1905
MR. FINLEY T. WESTFALL - Submitted by L. Morgan
FINLEY THOMPSON WESTFALL
Finley Thompson Westfall was born near Terre Haute, Indiana, June 17, 1834. Here young Finley grew to manhood. When he had reached his majority, through the influence of his father, he united with the Masonic lodge, and by it, being passed through the various chairs, was W. M. five years, and represented his lodge in the grand lodge of the state.
When the civil war broke out he enlisted in Co. D. 21st Illinois Infantry Volunteers, on June 15, 1861. He was honorably discharged July 3, 1864, serving three years and eighteen days in behalf of his country and its flag.
April 26, 1866, he was united in marriage to Sarah J. Shaffer, at her father's home in Knox county, Illinois. To this union five children were born, John B., Cora E., Margaret E., Frank S., and James A. Westfall. Cora E. died in Yates City, Illinois, April 26, 1880. James died in Scott City, Kansas in 1889. His wife, three children and sister, Mrs. Lewis, who lives in Illinois survive him.
Mr. Westfall located at Yates City, Illinois in 1866, where he engaged in the mercantile business until 1887, when the family moved to Scott City, Kansas. In 1890, he with his family moved to Howard where he has since resided.
In 1866 he joined the I.O.O.F. at Yates City, Illinois, passing through the chairs as he had done in the Masonic lodge, and also representing the Scarlet Degree in the grand lodge of Illinois.
In the year of 1881, he united with the Methodist Episcopal church, in which church he held various offices, among the number that of Sunday school superintendent, which office he held for three years. His last hours he spent in praising his Lord and Saviour, and exhorting all to seek a better life. In the evening twilight, when nature was preparing to rest, and the sun was painting his reflections on the sky, his light went out. Surrounded by his family and friends, his spirit winged its way to God, to abide with him forever. (Poem omitted)
Services were conducted by the Rev. Geo. E. Tifft, pastor of the M. E. church, and interment in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MRS. BERNADINE WEYRAUCH
Mrs. John Weyrauch, 68, died early in the morning, Sunday, Dec. 23. She was a patient at Newton Memorial Hospital, at the time of her death. Mrs. Weyrauch had been taken to the hospital, Dec. 16, from the Howard Twilight Manor where she had been a resident.
Mrs. Weyrauch was a telephone operator in Howard for many years.
Her survivors include the widower, John Weyrauch of the home; two sons, Bill Redmond, Howard, and Bob Redmond, Topeka; one daughter, Mrs. Edith Gardner, Sacramento, California; one step-daughter, Mrs. Cleveland Knight, Hamilton; five sisters, Mrs. Fred Shepherd, Mrs. Lyman Snodderley, both of Howard; Mrs. Albert Leonard, Sedan; Mrs. Ernest Rhodes, Topeka; and Mrs. R. H. Anderson, Tacoma Park, Maryland; two brothers, Richard Andrews, Oakland, Oregon; and Albert Andrews, Wichita.
The rosary will be said, Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m., at the Watt Funeral Home in Moline. Funeral services will be Thursday, Dec. 27, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Moline, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
MRS. CLEO C. WEYRAUCH
Cleo Cleora Dowler Weyrauch, age 74, a resident of El Dorado, and formerly of Severy, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011 at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston, Texas.
She was born Nov. 19,1936 in rural Elk County, the daughter of Bill and Hattie (Graham) Dowler. She attended grade school at Northstar Country School in Elk County and high school at Severy High School.
On March 23, 1954, Cleo married the love of her life George Robert (Bobby) Weyrauch in Severy. According to Cleo, "George" was her husband and "Bobby" was the father of their five children: Barbara, Rhonda, Clinton Charles, Clinton George and Phyllis. They raised their family in Severy and lived there for 40 years. Cleo was very involved with the Severy community activities including Labor Day celebrations, Pee Wee baseball coach and delivering noodles to shut-ins at Christmas time for over 25 years.
Cleo's greatest pride and joy was to love, support and enjoy her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren by attending all their activities. She also loved dancing, fishing, gardening, canning, sewing, playing slot machines and to tell jokes putting smiles on many faces. Regardless of where she was, Cleo never knew a stranger, she could brighten a room with her contagious personality and loving smile. Because of her faith she lived each day to the fullest.
For 24 years, Cleo was a sheet metal mechanic for Boeing Aircraft. Her dedication to work was evident by her traveling 70 miles to and from work on daily basis.
The foundation of her life centered around her faith. In 1959, she and Bobby began their commitment to the Catholic Church. Cleo served her church by helping with activities including: Altar Society, CCD, funeral dinners and anything that she could offer her talents.
Cleo is survived by her husband of 57 years George Weyrauch of El Dorado; her four children, Barbara McLean and husband Mike of Howard, Rhonda Cooke and husband Dennis of El Dorado, Clint Weyrauch and wife Treva of Towanda, and Phyllis Milner and husband Sarn of Andover; two sisters, Olive Woods of Joplin, Mo., and Joyce Williams of Cambridge; 14 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her infant son Clinton Charles, sister Janice Jo Dowler, her parents Bill and Hattie Dowler and her son-in-law Tommy Wolf.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, June 3, 2011 at St. John's Catholic Church in El Dorado, with Father Brian Bebak as Celebrant. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery south of Moline.
Family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children's Hospital and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements entrusted to Country side-Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. JAMES W. WEYRAUCH - Submitted by L. Morgan
James William Weyrauch, 77, of Sedgwick County, formerly of Elk County, died Sept. 6, 2004, at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, The Rev. Patrick LeRoy Weyrauch will officiate. The Masonic ceremony will be conducted by Hope Lodge 155. Military honors will be prodded by Carter-Rader American Legion Post 149. Memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and Carter-Rader Post 149 of Howard. Contributions may be left with Zimmerman Funeral Home.
Weyrauch was born July 10, 1927, on a farm near Howard, to Thelma Elizabeth (Tice) and George Weyrauch. After his father's death when Weyrauch was eight, he and his younger brothers and sisters lived several of the next years with his relatives, until his mother married Lon Forest Furrow. The family continued to live and farm in Elk County where Weyrauch attended rural schools and grew to manhood.
He enlisted in the Navy in July 1945, served for the duration of World War II and was discharged in September 1945. He enlisted in the Army in August 1946 and received a medical discharge in May 1948. He returned to work on the family farm where he met Wilma Jane Hancock. They married Aug. 6, 1948, at Eureka and set up housekeeping in northwestern Elk County near their parents. Early in 1949, they moved to Ottawa County. They returned to Elk County in 1954 and soon after moved to Greenwood County, near Severy.
Weyrauch went to wok at Beech Aircraft in Wichita in the fall of 1954 and retired from Raytheon Aircraft in 1992. In 1979 he bought a home in southern Sedgwick County where he lived until his death.
Weyrauch was a longtime member of Hope Masonic Lodge 155 of Howard, the Scottish Rite of Wichita, American Legion Carter-Rader Post 149 of Howard and Ladonia Chapter 243 Order of Eastern Star in Elk Falls.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Weyrauch, Sedgwick County; four daughters, Jimmie Ann Weyrauch, Wichita, Jean Keatts, Golden City, Mo., Janet Harrington, Howard, and Patti Gallardo, Winfield; two brothers, George Weyrauch, Rosalia, and Patrick Weyrauch, Emporia; two sisters, Mary Klein, Salina, and Elizabeth Kling, Lenexa, five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
GRANDMA WHALING - Submitted by L. Morgan
Grandma Whaling died at her home in Cedarvale, Monday, November 3, 1907.
She was the mother of our esteemed citizen, W. R. Whaling, deceased. She was 85 years old.
She has been a member of the Christian church for thirty-five years, and kept her faith in the end. The many friends in Cedarvale and Moline will mourn deeply the death of Grandma Whaling, for her life was one of pleasure-giving and loving kindness.
MR. RAYMOND ROY WHEELER
Raymond Roy Wheeler, son of Irvin and Dora Wheeler passed away suddenly Monday, May 26 at his home in Wichita. He had been in failing health for several years.
He was born in Greenwood County on Sept, 9, 1906 and attended school in Eureka where he lived until 1936. He married Berly Warren of Moline in 1935 and two ehildren were born, John Patrick and Sue Ellen. They moved to Wichita in 1943 and he was employed by the Boeing Company for 25 years.
Survivors include his widow, Beryl; son, John; and daughter, Sue, of the home, one brother, Orln, of Hutchlnson, and two sisters, Mrs, Roy Dorsett and Mrs. Harris Lewis of Eureka.
Services were held at the Broadway Mortuary Chapel in Wichita on Thursday, May 29 with the Rev. J. B. Schwartz of the Woodlawn Methodist Church in Derby officiating. Interment was in the Moline Cemetery with Rev. Monroe Vaughan conducting the graveside service.
MRS. MOLLIE WHIPPLE - Submitted by L. Morgan
Word has been received from Howard that Mrs. Geo. W. Walters formerly of this county recently died in Blackwell, Okla. Some time go she remarried and her latest name was Whipple. No particulars of her death have been received.
Later = Since the above was written we have been handed a clipping from a Blackwell paper as follows:
Mrs. Mollie Whipple, wife of Joah Whipple, died at the family home ???? Blackwell, Oklahoma on Sunday March 19, 1911 after a lingering illness of organic heart trouble. The funeraal was held from the family residence. Rev. Hea?? of the Christian church officiating. Mrs. Whipple is survived by the husband, two sisters and a brother ??? of Illinois. She ws a splended good woman and the community will miss her.
Mrs. Whipple was for many years a resident of Union Center township this county and was an aunt of Mrs. Robt. Vanroyan.
INFANT NAVAEH L. WHETSTINE
Navaeh Lynn Whetstine, infant daughter to Floyd R. Whetstine and Tammy S. Clark-Altis was stillborn on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008 at Susan B. Allen hospital in El Dorado.
Survivors including her parents are: four brothers Aaron and Colton Whetstine of Severy, Austin O'Connor of Wichita, and Nathaniel Altis of Severy; five sisters Summer Knoettgen of Wichita, Amber Whetstine of Severy, Lauren Utesch of Wichita, Corina and Kathy Altis of Severy; adopted grandmother Mary Lynn Cameron of Severy.
Navaeh was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Robert J. and Patricia Clark, and paternal grandparents Penny Law and Frank Johnson.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Twin Grove Cemetery in Severy, with Pastor Charles Cryderman officiating. Online condolences may be left at www, countrysidefh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. ELIZABETH A. WHITE
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann White, age 87 years, died at Independence at 9 o'clock Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. W. Campbell, at 300 South Fourth St. She had no special illness but had been in decline for some months. Her last days were painless and peaceful and she passed away with no signs of suffering.
The remains were brought to Howard Monday morning for burial by her daughter, Mrs. Campbell, and were laid away in Grace Lawn Cemetery, beside her daughter, Mrs. Wesley Best. The burial service of the Christian Science Church was conducted by Dr. Daniel Myers of Guthrie, Okla.
Grandma White made her home in Howard for several years with her daughter, Mrs. Wesley Best and after her death with another daughter, Mrs. Campbell, and with the latter removed to Independence seven years ago. She was a woman of the kindest and sweetest character and was beloved by all who knew her.
MR. JAMES B. WHITE
James B. White, age 88, of Wichita, formerly of Howard, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 at the Life Care Center of Wichita.
James was born on Dec. 10, 1921 in Ft. Gibson, Okla., the son of John and Martha (Randals) White.
James was a man of many faces, a farmer, husband, dad and grandfather. James survived the dust bowl and depression days. He and his brother rode a horse to school three miles every day. Growing up poor; he worked hard in the fields. After picking 40 acres of cotton, he used his wages to buy his first car, a Model A Ford for $28.
James served four years in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Oklahoma, Texas and Illinois. After the service, on April 21, 1946 he married Jenevee Nehring in Fluid, Okla. After marriage, James and his wife moved to Wichita where they began their lives in farming and James also took a job at Boeing. James and his wife then moved lo Arkansas for several years before moving tO Howard.
James enjoyed going to "Toots" for coffee and local gossip. Up until he was 70 years old. he would go to the Mullendore Ranch in Oklahoma and ride horse-back to help round up cattle. James and his wife were married for 38 years until her death in 1984.
James is survived by three daughters, Vicki Bailey and husband Herb of Wichita; Janet White of Wichita; Carla Johnson and husband Randy of Sand Springs, Okla.;five grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.
Jamess was preceded in death by his parents, wife Jenevee, and brother Calie White.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, with Pastor Robin Haines Officiating, and military rites by: Carter-Rader Post #149. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
Family suggests contributions to either A.W.O.L. Humane Society or the Howard United Methodist Church and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www. countrysidefh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard.
MRS. LIZZIE C. WHITE - Submitted by L. Morgan
Obituary of Lizzie Crain Keifer White
Elk Falls Reflector: Lizzie Crain Keifer was born at Springfield, Clark county, Ohio, on March 6, 1862, and passed out of this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. P. Hill, at Liberty, Missouri, October 25, 1929, age 67 years, 7 months, and 19 days.
The family resided in Illinois, Missouri and Kansas, coming to Elk county in 1884. July 17th of that year she was married to Thomas Perry White. To this union were born four children - Nannie Mae, Ida Gertrude, John Marshall and Lofton Elliott.
Marshall's death occurred in 1904. Nannie Patterson passed away in 1919 and Lofton in 1920. Thus three times great sorrow came into the lives of Mr. and Mrs. White. This leaves one daughter, Mrs. E. P. Hill, three grandchildren, Roberta Hill, George and Betty Patterson and her husband to mourn the loss of an affectionate wife, mother and grandmother.
She was loyal to her faith, being a member of the Church of Christ Scientist, yet she was friendly to the church of Elk Falls. She was a very kind hearted woman, and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
She was a faithful member of Ladenia Chapter No. 43, Order of the Eastern Star, of which she was a Past Worthy Matron. She was also an active member of the Nota Bena club and had been for a number of years. She and her husband were noted for their hospitality and it was a delight to be entertained in their home.
She will be greatly missed in the home, in the Chapter, in the Club and in the community. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church, Sunday, October 27th, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
Rev. Oliver Cook of Severy gave the scripture reading and offered prayer and Newton Hill made a brief talk. The male quartette sand three numbers. The impressive Eastern Star ritualistic service was used. Interment was in the family lot in the Elk Falls cemetery.
MR. LEONIDAS WHITESIDE - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Leonidas Whiteside was born in Macoupin county, Illinois, February 20, 1828 and died May 30, 1912, at the age of 84 years, 3 months and 10 days.
Most of his early life was spent in the gold fields of California, having gone west during the year 1849. At the age of 46 he was united in marriage to Addeline Smith of Litchfield, Illinois. After their marriage they immigrated to Kansas. He moved to the Best ranch in 1882. Later they moved to Eldorado, Kansas, where they lived until the year 1907, when they moved again to the Best ranch in Chautauqua county, where they lived until his death.
To this union were born three daughters, Laura Marie, Hazel Lillian and Ann Elizabeth. He was a kind and loving husband and a good father. He leaves a wife and two daughters Mrs. E. B. Griggs with whom he lived and Mrs. Wm. Hatfield of Wichita, besides other near relatives and a host of friends.
A short service was held at the house by Rev. J. W. Bolton, former pastor, who spoke comforting words from Rev. 14:13. The remains were laid to rest in Howard cemetery.
MRS. DOROTHY J. WHITSETT
Died, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. I. R. Hughes, at Cave Springs, Kansas, Tuesday, June 27, 1905, Mrs. Dorothy Jane Whitsett. The deceased was born in Howard township September 11, 1882, and has always lived in Elk county. She was married to Frank C. Whittsett, of Howard, September 28, 1902. The deceased died in giving birth to a girl baby. The husband and infant survive her. The deceased was a true Christian woman and goes to the reward of the just. The funeral was conducted by Rev. S. D. Anderson and interrment was at Grace Lawn cemetery.
MR. HENRY C. WHITSITT - Submitted by L. Morgan
Henry C. Whitsitt was born on January 30th, 1845, in Jefferson county, indiana. He was married to Mrs. Mary C. Hetriek in 1884, to this union no children were born but they adopted one son, Frank.
Mr. Whitsitt heard the call of his country and enlisted in the 145 Infantry Company F. of Indiana and served one year. He was a member of the F. M. Stanton Post of G. A. R. of this city.
Brother Whitsitt professed faith in Jesus Christ as his saviour seyeral years ago and lived an exemplary Christian until death called him to his heavenly home which occurred on Wednesday April 26th. In his death he leaves one adopted son and two step sons and one step daughter, viz: Frank Whitsitt of this county, Edwin Wilson of River Side Oklahoma; Albert Wilson of Wichita, Kansas, and Mrs. Minnie Hood of Tulsa Oklahoma, with a host of friends and relatives to mourn his death.
The funeral service was conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home of the deceased by 0. L. Weir pastor of the First Baptist church of this city, and his body was laid to rest in Grace Lawn cemetery. May the Lord comfort the bereaved.
MR. WILLIAM Q. WICKERSHAM - Submitted by L. Morgan
Died, at the home of Avery Heins, in Liberty township, December 17, 1904, William Q. Wickersham, of catarrhal fever.
Mr. Wickersham and wife had gone to their daughters to stay while her husband went to Kansas City with a car of cattle. Soon after going there he took sick and in a few days passed away.
The deceased was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, in the year 1835. He came to Kansas in an early day and served as a volunteer in Company G, 12th Kansas Infantry. In an early day he settled on a farm just north of where Fall River in Greenwood county is now located, and continued to reside there until taken away by death.
May 27th, 1874, he was united in marriage to Miss Kate Gilbreath. He leaves the wife, two sons, Harry and Wilbur and four daughters, Viola, Josie, Ida and Katie; the two oldest daughters are married. He was in good circumstances and was highly respected by a large circle of acquaintances who sympathize with the family in their bereavement.
Interment was made the 19th in the Charleston cemetery under the auspices of the G.A.R. of which he was a member.
MR. CHARLES WICKIZER - Submitted by Brec Humber
Death of Charles Wickizer
Charlie Wickizer, an employee of the Santa Fe as a bridge builder, met with an accident last Monday that caused his death near the Wilson place west of town where they were putting in a new bridge recently destroyed by fire. While unloading some heavy timbers (covered with snow and sleet) his foot slipped, throwing him to the ground. The heavy timber followed, striking him in the head, killing him instantly.
The body was brought to this city and taken to his house south of the round house. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his death. The funeral services were held in the Baptist church, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Fleming officiating.
Mr. Wickizer came here about a year ago, and by his happy and generous nature won him many friends in this community.
The family have the sympathy of the many friends in their sorrowful bereavement, The interment was made in the Moline cemetery.
MR. AMOS C. WILEY - Submitted by L. Morgan
Obituary of Amos Comstock Wiley
Amos Comstock Wiley was born at Mt. Morris, Illinois, June 4th, 1861, and departed this life April 4th, 1930, at the age of 68 years and 10 months. He was the son of a Methodist minister and was brought up in that faith. His early childhood and young manhood were spent in Illinois and he finished his education in the Methodist college at Aurora, Illinois.
He was united in marriage to Nancy Anne Delzell, October 18, 1888. They moved to Arkansas City, Kansas where were born their three children: Gertrude Leland (?), who is Mrs. Fred L. Jacobs of Tulsa, Oklahoma; William Amos Wiley of Houston, Texas and Edna Merle, who died at 3 years of age.
Mr. Wiley engaged in business in Arkansas City, Kansas until he moved to Longton, Kansas, March 1929.
Nancy Anne Wiley passed away April 12, 1909.
On September 10, 1916, he was united in marriage with Bernice Mandene
. She, the two children and seven grandchildren survive him.
Funeral services were held in the Elk Falls M. E. church, with music by the male quartette. A brief address by Newton Hill. Quite a number of Longton and Elk Falls friends attended the funeral. There were beautiful floral tributes. Burial in Elk Falls cemetery.
aMRS. DORTHA M. WILKS - Submitted by L. Morgan
Dortha Mae Roberts Wilkes, daughter of Jess L. and Marie Roberts, was born May 6, 1920 at Kansas City, Missouri. She spent her girlhood in Kansas City and also in this community. She was graduated from the Howard High School in 1936, graduating in three years. She was also a member of the Howard Chapter of the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools.
On May 30, 1941, she was married to Mason Wilkes at Red Wing, Minnesota, and to this home was born two daughters, Roberta Lee and Claudia Marie.
As a child, Dortha Mae became interested in the stage and later chose this as a career. She made public appearances at an early age and later studied in Kansas City, Missouri. She conducted studios in Howard, Sedan, and Emporia.
In 1936 and 1937 she attended the Kansas City University, but left to join a professional theatrical troupe. She traveled widely in theatrical work until the beginning of her last illness in the summer of 1950.
She passed away March 6, 1951, at the home of her parents in this city.
She leaves to mourn her passing at the early age of 30, her husband, her two daughters, her parents, her relatives and many friends and admirers of this community and other communities which her travels have taken her.
Funeral services were held at the Moon Chapel in Howard, Thursday, March 8th, at 2:00 p.m., conducted by P.L. Mitchell, pastor of the local Methodist Church. A male quartet composed of Ben Eby, Charles Miller, Jess Barger and Fred Finley, accompanied by Mrs. Ray Perkins, furnished the music. The casket bearers were Richard Reid, Neil Winn, Teddy Amberg, Frank Gibbon, Bill Redmond, and Cecil Hebb. Interment was in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Howard, Kansas.
MRS. ANGELINA WILLIAMS - Submitted by L. Morgan
Angelina (Lina) Higgins, daughter of Thomas and Aetna Higgins, was born near Shelbyville, Illinois, December 27, 1871. She died in the Sedan City Hospital, October 25, 1972, after suffering a broken hip in a fall at the Twilight Manor Nursing Home, Howard, Kansas, October 18, at the age of 100 years, 9 months and 28 days.
She came to Kansas with her parents in early childhood in a covered wagon. They settled on a farm at Coyville, Kansas, where Lina attended school and grew to womanhood.
She was married to Charles Elmore of Newton, Kansas in 1902. He died in 1913. She later married John D. Williams, also of Newton on May 9, 1934. Her preceded her in death in 1952. She lived at Newton her entire married life and until she became a resident of Twilight Manor, Howard, in January of 1969.
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Mrs. Williams had no children. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.
She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, living in Kansas, Colorado, California, Illinois and Arizona.
Services were held in the chapel of the Spurrier Funeral Home, Howard, October 30 at 10:30 a.m. with Monroe Vaughan of Moline officiating.
Graveside services and interrment were conducted at the Greenwood cemetery, Newton, at 3:30 p.m. the same day.
MRS. BETTY L. WILLIAMS
Betty Lee Williams passed away at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Sunday, December 23, 2001. She was 83 years of age and a former resident of Moline, Kansas. Betty was born on January 3, 1918 at Moline, Kansas to Thomas Lee and Nora A. (Chandler) Walker.
She married Ormand Williams and they farmed near Moline for many years. Betty has been a resident of Albuquerque since 1951. Her husband preceded her in death.
Betty was a former member of St. Mary's Church in Moline and was a past president of St. Mary's Altar Society. She was currently a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, the Shamrock Extension Club and the Holy Ghost Senior Center in Albuquerque.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Dec and her husband John of Livermore, California; her son, Larry Williams and his wife Meg of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and five grandchildren, Mary, Kate, Jared, Shannon and Mark.
The funeral mass was held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2001 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Albuquerque. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2002 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery south of Moline with Father Edward J. Steinberger officiating.
A memorial has been established with St. Mary's Church of Moline. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. CLARISSA WILLIAMS - Submitted by L. Morgan
Clarissa Layton was born in Stark County, Ohio, October 8th, 1840 and departed this life at the home of her son, Elmer, December 23, 1916, aged 76 years, 2 months, and 15 days.
While she was yet a child her parents moved to Clinton county, Indiana, where she grew to womanhood. She was married to James T. Williams, March 7th, 1857. To this union were born one daughter, Osee A., and two sons, W. M. and E. E. The daughter died February 19, 1885. The family moved to Jasper county, Missouri, in 1868, and to Elk County in 1872, locating on a farm northwest of Elk Falls where they resided until the death of Mr. Williams which occurred May 7th, 1900. Since that time she has resided with her sons. She united with the Baptist church in early life and was a faithful christian wife and mother and a kind neighbor and friend.
Two brothers and two sisters will be saddened by the tidings of her departure. Of the descendants of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Williams, there remain two sons named above, five grandchildren, Roy, Bert, Ruth, and Mae Williams and Archie Dudley of Humboldt, Kansas, also four great grandchildren, the daughtger of George and Nora Frailey, and three children of Archie Dudley.
The funeral service conducted by N. Hill at the home of Elmer Williams, Sunday, December 24th, at 2 p.m. was well attended. Burial in Elk Falls cemetery near the graves of loved ones gone before. The entire community deeply sympathizes with the stricken ones.
N. Hill.
MR. W. M. WILLIAMS - Submitted by Dan Durbin
W. M. Williams Dead
W. M. Williams was born at Forsythe, Taney County, Missouri July 20, 1861, and died at his home in Moline, Kansas September 19, 1910. Mr. Williams had lived a number of years in Moline and is well known as an industrious, honest, upright man. For several years he has struggled against ill health.
He leaves a widow and two daughters to mourn his loss. The funeral was conducted Monday afternoon by Rev J. R. Biard under the auspices of the ………….
MRS. RUBY C. WILLICH
HOWARD - Ruby Cecilia Willich, 78 of Howard, a home-maker and retired Beech Aircraft employee, died Dec. 3, 1995, at Via Christi-St. Francis Campus in Wichita.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Funeral Home with interment in Forest Cemetery northwest of Howard. The Rev. Ted Davis will officiate. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society.
Born Aug. 13, 1917, at Whitewater, she was the daughter of Andrew Matthew and Effie (Bohanon) Adler. She attended school at Elbing, Kan. On June 14, 1935, she married William Henry Willich at Newton, and they moved to Elk County in 1947.
Willich was employed at Beech Aircraft in Wichita for 30 years before retiring in 1982. She was a member of the Union Center Homemakers and Jolly Janes Club and had been a leader of the Elk River Ramblers 4-H Club.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Arian Willich. and a daughter, Joetta Miller, all of Howard: three sisters, Maenetta Nellans, Peabody, Eveiyn Signer, Severy. and Agnes Behrendt, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; three grandchildren and five grat-grandchildren.
MR. CHARLES WILSON
Charles "Lester" Wilson, age 95, resident of Severy, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 at the Galichia Heart Hospital in Wichita. He was born on Aug. 30, 1915 in Niotaze, Kan. He was the son of Joseph and Nettie (Bearing) Wilson.
On Nov. 25, 1935 Lester married Cicely Ann Rowsey in Caney, Kan. Lester was a foreman for Cessna Aircraft in Wichita and retired after 38 years. He began his lifelong dream of farming near Severy after retirement where he raised Black Angus cattle. Lester enjoyed watching basketball and he never missed one of his great-granddaughter's high school games.
He is survived by two daughters. Donna Sue Williams of Mulvane. Kan., and Linda Joann Calvert of Dallas, Texas; two sons, Lester Leroy Wilson and Larry Dean Wilson, both of Severy; sev- en grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and fourteen great-great grandchildren.
Lester was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Cicely, Brother Harold Wilson, Sister Ruth Mesneak, grandson Tracy E. Wilson, and two granddaughters, Robin Jo Baumgartel and Christian Rene Wilson.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, at the Severy United Methodist Church with Pastor Charles Cryderman officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Countryside - Zimmerman Funeral Home. Interment will be at South Lawn Cemetery, Severy.
The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and may be left with the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside-Zim- merman Funeral Home. Howard.
MRS. CHERYL R. WILSON
Cheryl Renee Wilson died, Thursday, March 18, 2010, at her home in Moline. She was 58 years of age.
Renee was born on July 21, 1951 in Eureka, the daughter of Charles Samuel and Faye Charlene (Frawner) Easum. Following the death of her mother, she lived with her Aunt Deanna and Uncle Jr. Woods of Rosehill.
On June 6, 1970, she married Johnnie L. "Grass" Wilson at the Moline Baptist Church. To this union there were two children born. Renee and Grass were married for 39 years. Grass survives at their home in Moline.
Renee worked at various jobs throughout her life including, Human Resources at New Beginnings, Moline newspaper office, the Howard State Bank, and record keeping for the Moline cemeteries. In her free time she enjoyed reading, shopping, and planting flowers around her home, working with horses, traveling to Branson, decorating the home for holidays, but most of all she enjoyed being with her family, and grandchildren.
Renee is survived by her husband, Johnnie L. "Grass" Wilson of Moline; aunt and uncle, Jr. and Deanna Woods of Rosehill, Kan.; son, Tyson Wilson of Moline; daughter, Lindsey Wiseman of Howard; brothers, Chuck Easum of Moline and Dewey Easum of Pea Ridge, Ark.; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, and one sister. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Zimmerman Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Adams officiating. Interment was at the Moline City Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial contributions to Arthritis Foundation or the Baptist Church in Moline and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.coin. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.
MS ADELINE ELIZABETH WILSON
Adeline Elizabeth Wilson passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2001 at the Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline, Kansas. She was 89 years of age and a long time resident of Moline. Elizabeth, as she was known, was born on September 15, 1912 on the family farm near Moline, Kansas to Isaac Madison and Margaret "Maggie" (Beishee) Wilson. Her mother died when Elizabeth was thirteen years of age and she faithfully cared for her father until his death.
Elizabeth attended Star School near Moline and graduated from Moline High School. After high school, she began working as a linotype operator for The Moline Advance newspaper. She was later employed as a linotype operator by The Sedan Times-Star in Sedan, Kansas. Several years later, Elizabeth returned to work at the newspaper office in Moline and remained employed there until her retirement. Elizabeth made her home on the farm where she was born until entering the Elk Manor Nursing Home in 1998.
She as a former member of the Rebekah's Lodge in Moline and has been a long time member of the Moline United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women organization.
Elizabeth is survived by several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 1, 2001 at the Moline United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Parsons officiating. Wanda Mills was the organist with Joe Ames singing "In The Garden" and "The Old Rugged Cross". The casket bearers were Carl Wailer, John Wailer, William Wailer, Richard Wilson, Robert Wilson and Ronnie Wilson. The honorary casket bearers were Jerry Boyer, David Brace, Jim Sweet, Marvin Smith, James Wailer, Robert Washam and Leo Welch. Interment was held at the Moline Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the Moline United Methodist Church and Hospice, Inc. of Wichita. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. JOHN WILSON - Submitted by L. Morgan
Died-- Near Elk Falls, Thursday morning, April 1, 1875, of pneumonia, John P. Wilson, aged 32 years.
MR. JOHN L. WILSON - Submitted by Dan Durbin
John Logan Wilson, son of Chas. Franklin and Euphemy Jane Wilson, was born near Sweetwater, Tennessee, November 15, 1872. and passed away at his home near Moline, Kansas, September 28, 1950, at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 13 days.
When he was four years of age his mother died, and about a year later, he came with his father to Moline, Kansas, and lived the rest of his life in this vicinity. He was married to Georgia M. Duncan on December 5, 1900. To this union two children were born; Herschel who preceded him in death, December 25, 1934, and Audrien, now Mrs. Everett Rairdon.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson moved to the present home about 41 years ago. Mr. Wilson was converted when a young man, and lived a faithful Christian life, attending the services at Star until the class there was dissolved, then moving his membership to the Methodist church in Moline, where he attended so long as he was able. He was deeply interested in Community affairs, and active in political circles. His health began to fail several months ago, but he endured his sufferings patiently, and was ever hopeful of better days ahead. A good man, a helpful neighbor and a worthy husband and father has gone from our midst, leaving to mourn his passing, his wife, Mrs. Georgia Wilson, one daughter, Audrien and her husband Everett Rairdon of the home, four sisters; Mrs. Jennie Brace of Moline, Mrs. Ella Bartholmew, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Mrs. Kate Bennett of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Alice Hayes of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, and a large number of other relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Moline, at 2 p. m., Saturday, September 30, 1950, conducted by Rev. O. W. Dewey, with the Rarick Mortuary in charge. Mrs. Stella Beal and Miss Alma Finney sang "Ivory palaces" and "No Night There" with Mrs. Elwinnie Tucker at the piano. Burial was made in the family lot in the Moline cemetery.
MRS. MARGARET E. WILSON
Margaret Elsie Wilson passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at the Presbyterian Manor in Arkansas City, Kansas. She was 98 years of age. Margaret was born on October 23, 1902 at Cloverdale, Kansas to Ira Franklin and Anna Levina (Mayer) Underwood. She attended school and grew to womanhood in the Grenola, Kansas community.
On April 23, 1924, she married Fay Earl Wilson at Sedan, KS and to this union were born five children. Margaret was a devoted wife and mother and dedicated her life to caring for her family. She made a home for her family in the Grenola, Cambridge and Winfield areas during most of her life. Her husband preceded her in death on June 2, 1958. Two sons, Jimmy, who died in infancy in 1926 and Bill, also preceded her in death. Margaret had been a resident of the Presbyterian Manor in Arkansas City during the past several years.
She was a member of the Grenola Christian Church at Grenola, KS.
She is survived by her son, Harold, Bella Vista, AR, her daughters, Nellie Reeves, Cambridge, KS and Wanda Wartick, Grenola, KS, her sisters, Freda Underwood and Hazel Newton, both of Winfield, KS and Marjorie Finuf, Menasha, WI, eleven grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at 10:00 am. Saturday, July 21, 2001, at the Belknap Cemetery in Belknap, KS, with Rev. Wallace Wartick of the Grenola Christian Church officiating. Misty Williams sang Amazing Grace, Kenny Miller sang Beyond the Sunset and Lloyd G. Zimmerman sang Supper Time. The honorary casket bearers were Dan Colon, Chris Downey, Terry Knight, Roger Reeves, Duane Wartick, Dwight Wartick, Mike Wilson and Steven Wilson.
A memorial has been established with the Grenola Christian Church. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard, Kansas.
MRS. NANCY I. WILSON - Submitted by Dan Durbin
Nancy I. McSpadden was born in Monroe County, Tennessee, December 22, 1851, and departed this life in her home at Moline, Kansas, January 16, 1930.
She was married to William Logan Wilson August 15, 1876, who departed this life August 5, 1921. To this union were born four sons and three daughters of which two sons and one daughter have preceded her to the Great Beyond. Those living are Wallace Wilson of Moline, Kansas; Luther Wilson of Bound Brook, New Jersey; Mrs. Minnie Malcom of Independence, Kansas, and Inez Wilson of Moline, Kansas.
Mrs. Wilson and her husband came to Kansas shortly after their marriage and settled on a claim four and a half miles west of Moline where they lived until 1906 when they moved to Moline.
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Besides her family she leaves four grandchildren, Oliver and Nathaniel Wilson of Bound Brook, New Jersey; Vernon and Vera Wilson of Moline, Kansas. Three brothers and two sisters, Wm. McSpadden and Robert McSpadden of Moline, Kansas; Arch McSpadden, Mrs. Sallie Reynolds and Mrs. Emma Miller of Madisonville, Tennessee, also a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her departure.
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Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Saturday, January 18, 1930, at 2:00 p. m., conducted by Rev. O. W. Dewey and interment was made in Moline cemetery.
MRS BEATRICE WILTFONG - Submitted by L. Morgan
Longton- Beatrice “Aunt Bea” Wiltfong, 89, of Longton, died May 8, 2003, at Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline.
Services were at 10:30 a.m. May 12, in Oak Valley Cemetery. Pastor Ted D. Davis officiated.
A memorial has been established with the Longton First Baptist church. Contributions may be made through Zimmerman Funeral Home.
Wiltfong was born May 26, 1913, in Wichita, to Sarah Rozella (Gallentine) and Albert James Ashenfelter. She attended schools in Wichita.
On December 28, 1930, she married Olin Frances Saunders. He died April 29, 1956.
On March 8, 1958, she married William Joneth Wiltfong in Wichita. They made their home in Wichita where she worked as an avionics technician at Boeing Aircraft Co. After his death on March 18, 1979, she moved to Longton where she resided until recently entering Elk Manor.
Wiltfong was a longtime member of the Longton First Baptist church.
Survivors include two sisters, Eileen B. Ford of Andale, and Alberta May Worthen of Wichita, and several nieces and nephews.
MR. BILLY W. WINGRAVE
Billy Wayne Wingrave, 51, Eureka, died on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at Greenwood County Hospital.
Billy W. Wingrave was born June 30, 1959 in Eureka, Kan., to William I. and Ann (Wohlford) Wingrave. He attended West Elk schools and lived in the Severy/Fall River area, where he hauled hay. He always lived in the southeast Kansas region. While living in Moline, Billy worked at the Moline Bar and was also a janitor for the West Elk school district. After moving to Eureka, he worked as a document shredder for New Beginnings.
He is survived by his mother, Ann Yocham of Hutchinson; and sisters Pam Gee of Lyons, Rhonda Wingrave of Newton and Maria Rasmussen of Haviland.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 6, at Koup Family Funeral Home of Eureka, with Pastor Larry Moore officiating. Interment was in the Severy Cemetery.
MRS. GWEN M. WINGRAVE
Gwen Maree Wingrave, age 88, a resident of Howard Twilight Manor passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011.
She was born on August 21, 1923 on a farm in Elk County, Kansas the daughter of Burns and Wilhemina (Shell) Gragg. Gwen was a graduate of Severy Rural High School class of 1941 and the Wichita Business College.
On April 15, 1944 Gwen was united in marriage to Harlan Clark Wingrave in Mineral Wells, Texas. They moved to Louisiana after Harlan finished basic training. Gwen and Harlan moved to Camp Shanks, New York for two weeks until Harlan sailed for England. With Harlan serving in World War II, Gwen returned to Wichita and began working for the Veterans Administration until transferring to the Manhattan office in 1946. With Harlan returning home they remained in Manhattan until September 1947 when they moved back to Wichita. October 1949 they moved to Emporia and bought the Emporia Novelty Company and renamed it Emporia Music Service.
Gwen worked as the office manager for their company. As office manager, she traveled extensively throughout Kansas while Harlan was President of the Kansas State Music Association in 1950 and later in 1973 throughout the USA when Harlan served as the national President of the Music Operators of America. In 1975 Gwen and Harlan returned to the Severy area and began farming. Gwen was a member of the Emporia Garden Club, Vacation Bible School teacher, Cub Scout Den Mother and a Brownie Scout Leader.
Gwen is survived by her son James Wingrave of Wilmington, Delaware; her daughter Janelle Wills of Destin, Florida; her sister Zoe Ann Gragg of South Carolina, five grandchildren, James M. Wingrave, Melanie Padron, Chadwick Wingrave, Jeremy Ross and Nicole Nesrsta and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Harlan.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Severy, Kansas with Pastor Charles Cryderman officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at South Lawn Cemetery.
Contributions can be made to the National Parkinson Foundation. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside - Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.
MR. GILBERT C. WIRTH
Gilbert Charles Wirth passed away Friday, January 26, 1996, at the William Newton Memorial Hospital in Winfield, Kansas. He was 76 years of age, and a resident of Grenola, Kansas. Gib, as he was known was born December 24, 1919 at Benedict, Nebraska to Fredrick C. and Bessie Rebecca (Hoffmaster) Wirth. He moved to Kansas with his family at an early age and attended Dalton rural school near Wellington. After graduating from Wellington High School in 1940 Gib attended Southwestern College at Winfield, where he received a football scholarship.
In 1942 he enlisted in the United States Army and served during World War II. After being discharged from military service, Gib worked as a custom harvester throughout the mid-west, and also farmed seven years in the Dakota states. In the late 1950’s, he worked a brief time at Boeing Aircraft Company and joined the Iron Workers Local Union No. 606 in Wichita. Gib ws employed as an iron worker at various locations, including the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and numerous missle installations. He retired from the Iron Workers Union and moved to Grenola in 1970 where he became active in farming.
On June 6, 1981 he married M. Helen (Thompson) Welborn at Grenola, Kansas. They made their home in Grenola where Gib remained activing in farming until his dcath. He was a member of the Iron Workers Local Union No. 606 in Wichita, the United Methodist Church, and the Grenola Senior Citizens. Gib was also a former member of the Elk County Farm Bureau board.
He is survived by his wife, Helen; a step-daughter, Renee Wells of Grenola; a step-son, Rocky Welborn of Wichita; a brother, Dean Wirth of Wellington; his sisters, Isabelle Jones and Blanche Willis, both of Wichita, Pauline Foster of Grenola, and Myra Crist of Winfield; six step-grandchildren and six step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Howard and Gerald, and three sisters, Marjorie Wirth, Frances Massagli, and Mildred Brake.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 29, 1996, at the Moline United Methodist Church in Moline, Kansas, with Rev. Larry Bowyer and Rev. LaDonna Carey officiating. A eulogy was given by Robert Robinson, M.D., and poetry was recited by Richard Miller. Shae Watkins was the organist. The Grenola Men’s Quartet sang “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art” with Judy Wolfe accompanying on the piano. A recording was played of ‘Could I Have This Dance” sung by Anne Murray. The casket bearers were Gary Carr, Lowell French, K.R. Liebau, Wilbur Shaff, Vern Wirth and Carl Gene Wolfe. The honorary casket bearers were Vie Bland, Robert Robinson, M.D., Ralph Shaw, John Spigarelli, Bo Spoon and Joe Vann. Interment was held in Greenlawn Cemetery at Grenola. Memorials have been established with the Leukemia Society at 6611 E. Central, Suite C, Wichita, KS 67206, or the Grenola Senior Citizens. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. JAMES C. WISEMAN
HOWARD - James Cornelius Wiseman passed away on Monday, Aug. 8, 2005, at the Sedan City Hospital in Sedan. He was 87 years of age and a long time resident of rural Howard.
J.C., as he was known, was born on July 23, 1918, at Elgin, Kan., to Cornelius Ray and Roxie Marie (Stroble) Wiseman.
When he was growing up, J.C. worked at various jobs while attending school.
On Feb. 21, 1942, he married Mary Hope Carter at Howard and to this union was born four children: Jane Cornelia, James Cornelius II “Jim”, Joan Colleen and John Carter.
At the age of 24, J.C. worked a brief time at Boeing Aircraft Company in Wichita. In Aug. of 1943, he began custom farming, as well as operating his own farm near Howard. J.C. continued farming with his two sons throughout his life and moved to his current home in Howard in 1979. He was preceded in death by his wife on Dec. 30, 1995.
J.C. was a member of the Elk County Livestock Association and the First Baptist Church of Howard.
He is survived by two daughters, Joan Bennett and her husband Robert, Howard, and Jane Shay and her husband, Frank, Fredonia; two sons, Jim and his wife Judy, Howard and John, Howard; his brothers, Louis and Ivan, both of Howard, John, Amarillo, Texas, and Bob, Decatur, Texas; his sisters, Mary Baker, Howard, Lena Belle Tajchman, Omaha, Neb., and Marie Stauffer, Checotah, Okla.; nine grandchildren; and 17 greatgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; and two brothers, Milo and Kenton.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., on Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, at the First Baptist Church of Howard with Pastor Kim Wilcox and Pastor Robin Haines officiating. Interment was held at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard.
Memorials have been established with the Elk County Health Department and the First Baptist Church of Howard. Contributions may be left with the funeral home.
The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. PAUL A. WISNER
Paul Anderson Wisner of 835 Mira Vista Drive, Huntsville, AL., died March 12, 1996 at his home. The son of the late Leslie B. and Bertie L. (Anderson) Wisner, was born in Howard, KS., January 21, 1923. He was 73 years old.
Graveside services were March 15, 1996 at Maple Hill Cemetery with the Reverend Mac Buttram officiating. Laughlin Funeral Home was in charge.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lila, of their home, sons Jim and Joe of Orlando, FL. and Mike and Jack of Huntsville, AL., a daughter, Cathy of Minneapolis, MN. and a brother Ken of Solomons, MD. and Key Largo, FL. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, seven nieces, and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Arlene Wisner Lees in 1986.
Paul was retired from the U.S. Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL., where he was instrumental in the development, production and deployment of the REDSTONE, JUPITER, PERSHIING, and STINGER missile systems. Later he was employed with various engineering firms in Huntsville, and was retired from them also. During World War II he was with the US Navy Amphibious Forces in the Pacific. He has been a member of Masonic Hope Lodge 155 in Howard, KS. since 1949; American Legion Post 237 of Huntsville, AL.; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 1648 in Huntsville, AL.; and a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Huntsville, AL . He was awarded degrees from the University of Kansas and the University of Oklahoma.
The family requests contributions be made to charities of their choice.
MRS. ALICE J. WITT
Alice J. McGlasson was born to James and Emmaline McGlasson on September 1, 1875k in Wilson county, Kansas. She passed away on January 25, 1960, at Sedan, Kansas.
She was united in marriage to Charles S. Witt on September 6, 1896, in Missouri. In. 1903 they moved to a farm near Cloverdale, Kansas. The family came to Howard, Kansas, in 1927 to make their permanent home. Because of ill health, she had lived in Sedan, Kansas for the past two years. She was a member of the Christian church of Howard.
She was preceded in death by her husband, two daughters and one grandson. Surviving relatives are two sons, G. D. Witt, Pueblo, Colorado, and G. E. Witt, Iola, Kansas; two brothers, Earl McGlasson, Howard, Kansas, and Everett McGlasson, Cassville, Missouri; one sister, Exia Riddle, Pierce City, Missouri; five grandchildren: five great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 28, at 2:00 p. m. in the chapel of the Moon Funeral Home in Howard, with the Rev. Robert Schultz of the Christian church of Moline, Kansas, officiating. Soloist was Mrs. Louise Morgan, accompanied by Margaret Cummins. Concluding services were at Grace Lawn cetnetery, Howard, Kansas.
MRS. IDA M. WOLF - Submitted by L. Morgan
Ida Mary Robertson was born April 11th, 1868, in Shelby county, Indiana. Died at Delta, Colorado, January 26th, 1916, aged 47 years, 9 months, and 15 days.
She came with her parents to Kansas in 1882, and to Elk County in 1884. She was converted in 1893 and united with the First Baptist church of Howard and remained a faithful and devoted christian until her heavenly Father said, 'Well done faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of the Lord." She was married to Jacob Wolf October 25th, 1889. In a few years she was left a widow with one little daughter to care for, now, Mrs. Effie Marie Wolf Wilson of Haskill, Oklahoma.
In her death she leaves to mourn her untimely loss, beside her daughter, four brothers, and one sister, Nate and Frank Robertson of Moline, Will and Ulysses Robertson of Howard and Minnie McClintock of Austin, Colorado, with a number of nephews and neices and a host of friends.
Sister Wolf was a kind and patient mother, a loving, sympathetic and helpful friend, and well may be said of her in the words of the Revelator. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth, yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, for their works do follow with them."
Her funeral was preached in the Methodist church at Moline by O.L. Weir, pastor First Baptist church of Howard, on February 3rd, at 2 p.m. assisted by Brother Sutton, pastor of the M. E. Church at Moline, and her body was laid to rest in the Moline cemetery.
May the words of the poet comfort the bereaved.
"They are not dead
Whom the Father has taken,
Tenderly cared for,
Not lost, nor forsaken;
Sweetly they rest,
Whom the morning shall waken.
O.L. WEIR
MR. CARL GENE WOLFE
Carl Gene Wolfe died on Friday, November 17, 2000 of injuries from a horse accident southwest of Moline, Kansas. He was 72 years of age and a long time resident of Grenola. Carl Gene, as he was known, was born on August 25, 1928 on a farm in the Caneyville Township of Chautauqua County, south of Grenola, Kansas to Ray and Fern Adcline (Wolfe) Bagsley
Carl Gene attended school in the Grenola area and became a farmer at an early age. On January 13, 1954 he entered the United States Army and served in Korea until his discharge on November 22, 1955.
On July 15, 1960, he married Beverly Faye (Jordan) Hawley at Grenola, Kansas and they made their home in the Grenola community. Carl Gene was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather. He was a lifetime farmer and rancher in the Grenola area. Carl Gene was employed for many years at Boeing Aircraft Company in Wichita and Shore & Sons Construction Company of Burden, Kansas. After retiring from Boeing, Carl Gene continued operating his farm and working cattle.
He was a member of the Grenola Senior Center, the Grenola Historical Society, Ferguson-Spease American Legion Post #388 at Moline and the K & 0 Steam and Gas Engine Association at Winfield. Carl Gene was a member of the Grenola United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly; his sons, Elmer and his wife Dorothy; John and his wife Kelly; and Eugene all of Grenola; his halfbrothers, Wayne Scobee of Barstow, California, Wilbur Scobee of Wellington and Walter Scobee of Carthage, Missouri and 5 grandchildren, Jason Wolfe and his wife Rachel Jennifer Wolfe, Jamie Wolfe, Valarie Chambers and Belinda Chambers.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2000, at the Grenola United Methodist Church with Rev. Don Foster officiating. Wanda Mills was the organist with Dale Steward singing “Just a Closer Walk With Thee" and “The Old Rugged Cross”. The casket bearers were Jim Futhey, Dean Keplinger, Delbert Lampson, Kenny Liebau, Henry Voigtlander and Howard Voigtlander. The honorary casket bearers were Floyd Sweet and Jim Sweet. Ferguson-Spease American Legion Post #388 conducted military graveside services at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola. Memorials have been established with the Grenola United Methodist Church and Ferguson-Spease American Legion Post #388 of Moline. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. MEDA M. WOLFE
Meda Mae Wolfe, age 95, a resident of Grenola, Kansas passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at the William Newton Hospital in Winfield, Kansas. She was born on March 2, 1916 in Chautauqua County, Kansas the daughter of Irvin Sylvester and Bertha Zeruah (Henson) Wells. On May 27, 1932 she was united in marriage to David E. “Jim” Wolfe in Sedan.
Meda was a member of the Grenola Christian Church, Grenola Historical Society, Royal Neighbors of America and Grenola Senior Citizens. She enjoyed the fellowship meals and quilting at the senior center.
Meda also enjoyed embroidery, crocheting and her flower gardens. Most of all Meda loved her family and spending time with them.
She is survived by three sons; David Wolfe, Jesse Wolfe and his wife Peggy and Billy Wolfe all of Grenola, two daughters; Bertha Reeves of Grenola, Kansas and Freda Daehnke and her husband Dr. Sigurd Daehnke of Winfield, Kansas, 19 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and 38 great great grandchildren.
Meda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jim Wolfe, three daughters; Bessie June Wolfe in infancy, Marilyn Lois Bell and Lela Bright, two sons-in-law; Carl Reeves and Wilbur Bright, two daughters-in-law; Judy Wolfe and Susan Wolfe, one granddaughter O’Mickia Wainwright, one great granddaughter Rachel Fulson and one great grandson Derrick Connelly.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Grenola Christian Church in Grenola, Kansas with her grandson Pastor Dee Wolfe and Pastor Wallace Wartick officiating. Interment was held at at Round Mound Cemetery southeast of Grenola.
Family suggests contributions be made to either the Grenola Christian Church or the Grenola Historical Society and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside - Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.
MR. ELMER L. WONSER
Elmer Lee Wonser passed away Monday, March 20, 1995 at the William Newton Memorial Hospital in Winfield. He was 55 years of age. Lee, as he was known to his friends, was born on April 30, 1939 at Grenola and adopted by Irvie Ray and Eva Adelia (Stiles) Wonser. He attended school in Grenola and graduated from Grenola High School.
Lee worked at Cessna Aircraft Company for many years. He was later employed by Boeing Aircraft Company where he remained until his retirement in May of 1994. In addition to living many years in Grenola, Lee was also a long time resident of Moline and lived in Moline at the time of his death.
Lee is survived by his three daughters, Sherry Stone of Cedar Vale, Karen Moser of Arkansas City and Carol Kill of Grenola; two brothers, Carl Stiles of Corbin and Robert Dean Stiles of Denver, CO.; one sister Viola Grace Knight of Osage City, and seven grandchildren, Amanda, Adam, Zach, Tyler, Josh, Anna and Tiffany. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 1995 at the Grenola Christian Church with Rev. Wallace Wartick officiating. Judy Wolfe was the organist with Shana Boyd singing “How Great Thou Art,” and ‘The Old Rugged Cross.” The casket bearers were Earl Kelly, Buck Liebau, Kenny Liebau, John Mann, Gene Williams and Carl Gene Wolfe. Memorials have been established with the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association.
Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. ELSIE M. WOLFE
CEDAR VALE Elsie Mae (Sinclair) Wolfe, 85, of Cedar Vale, died July 9, 1995, at the Cedar Vale Hospital. Gravcside serviccs will he 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Grcnola. The Rev. Stanley Upchurch will officiate.
A memorial has been established with the Cedar Vale Community Hospital Long—Term Care. Wheeler Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Wolfe ws horn Jan 8. 1910, the daughter of Jasper Edward and Louetta (Jellison) Sinclair. Born in Cloverdale, she attended school there.
Wolfe married Elvis Wolfe in Sedan Oct. 31, 1929. He died April 24, l984.
Survivors include a son, Dale Lee Wolfe of Chautauqua, a daughter. Betty Lou Young of Cedar Vale, a brother, Glen Sinclair of Cedar Vale, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
MRS. LOIS P. WOOD
WINFIELD, Kan. - Lois Pauline Wood, 84, of Winfield, Kan. passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at Winfield Rest Haven.
Born on May 19, 1919 in Grenola, Kan., she was the daughter of Henry Lawton and Lois May (Crozzier) Wood. She attended Hardpan and Spring Creek schools in Grenola and graduated from Cedar Vale High School in 1939.
She was united in marriage to Charles Norlan Wood, Sr. on June 12, 1941 in the Sedan Kansas Courthouse. The couple later divorced. From 1958-1972, she was employed at various cafes in and around Cedar Vale. She later worked at the Hays Hospital and ran the Cedar Vale Dairy Bar.
In 1972, she moved to Winfield, Kan. and went to work for the Highland Manor Nursing Home and for Patty Bear Shoe Factory. In 1973, she began employment at the William Newton Memorial Hospital, where she worked in central supply. She retired in June of 1984. She then moved to Caney, Kan. to take care of her mother until she passed away. Lois Pauline moved back to Winfield in April of 1985, where she resided at Walnut Towers at the time of her death.
She was a member of the Cedar Vale Baptist Church and was a volunteer for the William Newton Hospital Auxiliary. Her hobbies included crocheting of all kinds.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, D. Ray and Sandy Wood, Copan, Okla., daughters and son-in-laws, May and Melvin Bever, Winfield, Kan. and Kay and Thayne Oltjen, Haysville, Kan., brothers, Wayne Wood and Lynn Wood, both of Coffeyville, Kan., sisters, Minerva Bever and Elaine Wert, both of McPherson, Kan., six grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and her special friend, Don Coe, Sr, Cedar vale, Kan.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Charles Norlan “Buck” Wood, Jr., brothers, Wilbur and Delbert, grandson, Randall Bever and great grandson, Johnathan Andrew Alvarez.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola, Kan.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial in Mrs. Wood’s name has been established for the Winfield Isle of Lights. Contributions may be made through the Miles Funeral Service, Box 720, Winfield, KS 67156.
MR. W. R. WOOLDRIDGE - Submitted by Dan Durben
The last sad rites were paid to the remains of Mr. W. R. Wooldridge late of this city, last Saturday. The funeral was preached at Independence Friday and the remains brought to this city Saturday morning. A short service was held in the Congregational church by Rev. Watts and the casket opened so that the friends could view the remains, after which the body was laid to rest in Longton cemetery.
Mr. Wooldridge was a man who was esteemed by all who knew him. He was a man who was frank, fearless, earnest and sincere in all his laudable undertakings.
Courteous and kind, always willing to assist those he found worthy and in want. Mr. Wooldridge was a Christian gentleman, and died as he had lived, with the faith that there is rest beyond. He had fought a good fight achieving the victory which he had sought, and we can well say, "Peace be with Thee. Thou art worthy."
MRS. GLADYS O. WOODS - Submitted by Louise Havens
Gladys Olive Woods, 81, of Howard, died July 21, 1991, at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, KS. Born Dec. 8, 1909, near Howard, she was the daughter of Homer J. and Rozella (Poole) Armstrong. She attended rural Elk County schools and graduated from eighth grade at Pleasant Hill School northwest of Howard.
On Jan. 27, 1934, she married Harmon Harold "Bill" Woods at Howard. The couple farmed north of Howard until moving to a farm in the Longton area in 1946. Two years after her husband's death in 1963, she moved to Howard. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Carter-Rater Post 149 at Howard, Longton Chapter No. 282, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Longton United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Kim, of Wauipai, Hawaii; a brother Ralph H. Armstrong, of Derby; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, with interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery. The Rev. Harriett Bechtle, Longton United Methodist Church, will officiate, Helen Vinette will be the organist and Louise Morgan will be the vocalist. Casket Bearers: Richard Fish, Harold Friend, Melvin Friend, John Havens, Ruel Penhorwood and Robert Woods.
MR. HARMON H. WOODS - Submitted by Louise Havens
HARMON HAROLD (BILL) WOODS, of rural Longton, KS died on Wednesday, September 25, 1963 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, KS. at the age of 57 years, 7 months and 14 days. He was born on Feb. 11, 1906 at Fair Play, MO., a son of Oscar and Ida Frances Davis Woods. He was one of a family of seven children, of which there were five boys and two girls. He was reared on a farm near Fair Play, Missouri and graduated from Bear Creek, Mo., High school.
Always an industrious, honest and courageous young fellow, he left home at the age of 22 and came to Elk County, KS in 1928. He went to work for Wes McCoskey and while there he met and fell in love with a neighbor girl, Gladys Armstrong, and they were married on January 27, 1934. They lived on farms near Howard until 1946, when they moved to the Longton vicinity. That same year they adopted two young girls, sisters, whom they welcomed into their home and hearts as their very own. They educated these daughters and the oldest one, Shirley Ann, is married and has given them two grandchildren. The youngest one, Anna Mae, is at home with her mother.
Bill, as he was called by his friends and neighbors, was an outstanding citizen. He was a member of the Methodist Church at Longton; president of the Longton Free Fair; vice president of the Kansas Wolf and Fox Association; a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 26, AF & AM; the Eastern Star, Order No. 282; a director of the Kansas State Fair board; member of the Longton Chamber of Commerce, the Cove Grange No. 1919 and the Elk County Livestock and Cattlemen's Association. As a neighbor, he could be called upon at any time to assist in any needed project.
Surviving are his widow Gladys; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Kim of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Miss Anna May Wood of the Home; two brothers, Lewis of Bolivar, MO, and Leonard L. of Rozel; a sister Mrs. Lala Hammons, Fair Play, MO. and two grandchildren. Services will be held Friday in the Spurrier-Watt chapel in Howard with Rev. Dean Brown of the Howard Baptist church officiating. Casket Bearers will be George Barnes, Joy Jackson, Gilbert O'Dell, Howard Baughman, Everett Moore and Ed Henry. Interment will be in Grace Lawn cemetery at Howard.
MISS WILMA J. WOODS
Wilma Joyce Woods died at the Regency Health Care Center, Eureka on Monday, January 14, 1991 at the age of 65. She was born on December 28, 1925 at Grenola, Kansas the daughter of James S. and Frances Elizabeth Atwood Woods. At the age of 2, her family moved to the West Plains, Missouri area where she was raised and graduated from the West Plains High School. She then returned to Kansas and attended Nursing School at St. Mary’s in Winfield and upon completion of her studies was a Registered Nurse. Joyce was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eureka.
Survivors include two sisters; Mrs. Frank (Alice) Knight of Elk Falls and Mrs. George (Irene) Morgan of Eureka. Two sister-inlaws; Jeanette Woods of Severy and Gleneva Woods of Sedan along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers and 5 sisters.
A recitation of the Rosary was said at 9:00 A.M., both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Reverend Michael Peltzer was officiant. Interment was in the Elk Falls Cemetery. Campbell-Kelly Funeral Home, Eureka was in charge of arrangements.
MR. FRANK H. WOMACKS - Submitted by Dan Durbin
FRANK HERBERT WOMACKS
Frank Womacks died of a fatal heart attack February 16, 1980.
Frank Herbert Womacks, son of Delbert and Florence Webb Womacks was born April 15, 1897 in Blue Springs, Missouri.
His mother's relatives - the Frank Webb family and the Ed Durbin family lived in Moline, so Frank was an early visitor with his family here through his growing-up years. He often spent the summers helping his Uncle Frank Webb with cattle, hogs, and general farming and later made his home here.
Frank and Dorris Henrietta Stark were married in 1919 in Topeka, Kansas. She had been teaching in the high school in Moline for two years. To this union were born two daughters - Sue Louise (Mrs. Orval Adamson) and Jean. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. His wife Dorris died March 15th, 1951 after several years in failing health.
Frank and Miss Nora Forrester were united in marriage July 17, 1952. She had been teaching in Wichita for 27 years, but had grown up in Moline and they had known each other since they were about eleven years old. Her brothers and Frank were long time friends.
Frank has a brother, Mack Womacks residing in Coldwater, Kansas and a sister, Lorene Freed residing in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He has many nieces and nephews, a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Tuesday at the Watt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Delbert Chance officiating. Burial was in the Moline Cemetery.
Mr. Womacks is survived by his wife, Nora Forrester Womacks; two daughters, Mrs. Sue Adamson of Moline, and Jean Womacks of Wichita; one brother, Mack Womacks of Coldwater, Ks.; one sister, Mrs. Lorene Freed of Lee's Summit, Mo.; and three grandchildren.
MRS. RUTH P. WOOD - Submitted by L. Morgan
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash. - Ruth Pirl Wood, 102, formerly of Kansas and Montana, died Sept. 26, 2005, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Mountlake Terrace, surrounded by her family.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Longton Cemetery. Lloyd G. Zimmerman will officiate. Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard is in charge of arrangements.
Wood was born Feb. 12, 1903, to Mabel E. (Johnson) and Lincoln Henry Tate. She was raised in Elk County and graduated from Longton High School.
She and Frank Everett Wood married in 1921. In the early years of her marriage, she was employed as a telephone operator. During World War II, she and her husband owned and operated a bakery, grocery store and cafe in Howard.
After her husband, Everett, died in 1946, she married his older brother, Al Wood. They moved to Montana where she served as a practical nurse for 13 years at Mineral County Hospital. In 1996, she moved to Washington state. Her husband, Albert, also preceded her in death.
She was an 80-year member of the Eastern Star and Rebekah lodges. She is survived by her only son, Ardean Wood, Mountlake Terrace; two grandsons and three great-grandchildren.
MR. THOMAS I. WOODALL - Submitted by L. Morgan
Thomas Isaac Woodall, son of Sarah and John Woodall, was born June 5, 1877, near Cave Springs, at the farm home on Indian Creek, northeast of Howard, Kansas, and departed this life at the Brooks-McCune hospital at Carthage, Missouri, February 6, 1966.
He was baptized and became a member of the Baptist church in early life and in that faith continued throughout his life.
March 22, 1899, he was married to Rebecca Kirby, and to this union was born a son, Emery.
Mr. Woodall like many pioneer people, was a self educated man and knew the thoughts, experiences and ideals of pioneer people. He enjoyed the farm and farm life, and his special interest was raising Hereford cattle.
He moved from his Indian creek home to Howard in 1916. Here he was united in marriage to Ruth Brand Hendricks, November 11, 1919. They moved to near Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1933 and after retiring continued to live on a farm near Purcell, Misouri.
Until two years ago when he was no longer able to drive his car, he made frequent trips back to Elk county, where he enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters and five brothers. In passing, he leaves his wife, Ruth, of the home, a son, Emery of El Campo, Texas; one daughter, Elizabeth Nigh, Howard, Kansas; one sister, Celia Clogston of Medford, Oregon; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three nephews and five nieces.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 10, at 2:00 p.m. in the Spurrier-Watt chapel, Howard. Ralph Olsen, pastor of the Howard Baptist church officiated. Music for the service was furnished by Mrs. Wanda Dilli and Mrs. Leoti Dilli, accompanied by Mrs. Margaret Cummins. Graveside services and burial were in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard. (Names of casket bearers have been ommitted)
MRS. RUTH E. WORKMAN
Ruth Evelyn Workman was born Nov. 11, 1927, to Harn and Eva Russell in Oak Valley She grew up in Oak Valley witl brothers Noel and Roland Russell, and graduated from Longton High School in 1946.
Married in August 1947, to Walter Workman, they lived in Wichita and raised three children. For many years Ruth was a stay-at-home mother. Later she was employed by Wichita Public Schools. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed the activities of her family.
She and husband Walter retired to Independence and lived there until Walter's pass ing in December 2006. Ruth Evelyn has resided since that time with her youngest son Robert and his wife Elizabeth of Bentonville, Ark.
She passed away Dec. 16 2008. She leaves her children, Robert and Elizabeth Workman of Rentonville, Marsha and David Filbin of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Joe and Mary Workman of Carthage, Mo., six grandchildren, and one greatgrandchild. The family would like to thank her caregivers Tammy Alvarado, Ann Bolyard and Evelyn Leverenz.
Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 19, 2008 at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard. Private interment was at Grace Lawn Cemetery. Family suggests contributions to the Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale, Ark., and may be left with the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. OLIVER H. WORLEY - Submitted by L. Morgan
DEATH OF HON. O. H. WORLEY
Civil War Soldier and Ex-Member of the Legislature - Many Years A Longton Banker.
Longton News: Oliver H. Worley, who was stricken with paralysis Tuesday of last week, passed away at his home in this city early Monday morning, never having regained consciousness.
Oliver H. Worley was born in Aurora, Indiana, July 22, 1843, and passing away at his home in Longton June 25, 1928, aged 84 years, 11 months, and 3 days.
When but a youth Mr. Worley entered the service of his country, enlisting September 5, 1861, as a private in Company A, 7th Regiment, Indiana Infantry. He saw active service and after the close of the war, returned home.
In 1886 he came West and engaged in the cattle business for about eight years. Retiring he engaged in the mercantile business, and following that followed farming for several years. About 35 years ago he moved to Longton and took charge of the bank, then a private institution, which was later through his efforts made a state bank, he, owning a major part of the stock. After several years he assisted in organizing the Home National Bank in which he was one of the largest stock holders and president until his retirement in 1918.
His business successes gave him a wide acquaintancee and he in 1910 was elected to legislature. In 1912 he declined to run but in 1914 was again elected to the coming legislature.
Mr. Worley was married in Independence, Kansas, November 25, 1880 to Celia Sewell, who died October 11, 1886, leaving a daughter, Ethel, now Mrs. John Kaff of Atchison. A son, Raymond, died in 1882 at the age of one year. In June 1888 he was married to Lucy A. Motzenbocker. To the marriage was born one daughter, Enda, who is now Mrs. Hal E. Marshall of Wichita.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters, 4 grandchildren, an only sister, Mrs. Mary B. Carter, of Joplin, Mo., and other more distant relatives. Mr. Worly at the time of his death was a member of the Methodist church at Longton, a member of the Masonic lodge.
Funeral services were held at the family home Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Frank L. Page of the Methodist church officiating.
After the services the remains were taken to Independence by automobile where interment was made in Mt. Hope cemetery.
The family having the sympathy of a large circle of friends.
MRS. ETHEL WRIGHT
Ethel Wray, a life-long resident of Kansas, was born at Elk City on March 8, 1887, and passed away at Eureka on January 21, 1981, at the age of 93 years, ten months, àhd 13 days. She was the 9th of 12 children born to William and Annette Clark Wray, nine of which reached adulthood.
Ethel gave her heart to God at an early age and spent the remainder of her life as an active member of the Methodist Church.
Ethel Wray and Wilbur G. Wright were united in marriage at Elk City, Kansas, where she was teaching school, on February 24, 1915. To this union were born two children, Emave Armstrong of La Habra, California, and Ward Wright of Dallas, Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Wright moved to Howard, Kansas in 1922 where they operated their dry cleaning plant until Mr. Wright’s death in 1950.
In addition to her work in the Methodist Church, Mrs. Wright was a charter member of the Howard Mothers’ Club, active in the Order of the Eastern Star and American Legion Auxiliary, along with numerous community activities.
Mrs. Wright leaves to mourn her death, her two children; two sisters, Mrs. Vera Spears of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Mrs. Ruby Phelps of Seattle, Washington; a grandson, Arthur Mason Hough of Pomona, California, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 1901 in the Howard United Methodist Church with Rev., Paul Lynn officiating. Eastern Star memorial services were conducted by Columbia Chapter No. 142 O.E.S. of Howard, Kansas. The music was provided by Carmalita Beaty who sang “In The Garden” and “How Great Thou Art” with Mrs. Robin Smith as the organist. The casket bearers were Eugene Cookson, Lindsay Darrah, Roy Miller, Lyman Snodderley, Herbert Spurrier, and Uoyd Zimmerman. The interment and graveside services were held at 3:30 p.m. in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Elk City, Kansas.
A memorial has been established in her name with the Howard United Methodist Church. The services were directed by the Zimmerman Funeral Home.
MRS. ANNA M. WRIGHT
Anna Mary Wright, age 86, died Thursday afternoon, Oct. 7, 2010, at the Wyoming Medical Center, Casper, Wyo. She was the mother of June Kramer and husband, Kenneth, of Longton.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at the Fowler Friends Church, Fowler.
The family would welcome memorials to the Longton Senior Center in care of the funeral home.
Personal condolences may be given to the family at www, fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com.
MR. ALFRED F. WUCHERPFENIG - Submitted by L. Morgan
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Alfred Franklin Wucherpfenig, son of Ignatz and Laura Josephine Wucherpfenig was born near Lanesville, Illinois on February 23, 1864. Mr. Wucherpfenig became ill Friday and they thought it was just a cold. He was up and around the house until Sunday night when he became sick with bronchial pneumonia. He was rushed to a Winfield hospital where he passed away Monday morning, January 19, 1953, at the age of 88 years, 10 months and 27 days.
Alfred Wucherpfenig and Miss Lillian Woodward Saunders were united in the bonds of holy matrimony at Shelbyville, Illinois, March 5, 1892.
To this union seven children were born, two sons and five daughters: Ray of Howard; Mrs. Leona Noblitt of Arcola, Illinois; Chester, who passed away in infancy; Mrs. Irma Newby of Parsons, Kansas; Mrs. Esther Morgan of Howard; Mrs. Ina Speer of Winfield, Kansas; and Miss Marjorie of the home. Also there remains to mourn his passing, are seven grandchildren, four great-granchildren and one brother, Amey Enos Wucherpfenig of Decatur, Illinois.
Mr. and Mrs. Wucherpfenig came to Kansas in 1916 and settled near Parsons, Kansas. After some three years they came to Elk county and bought a farm near Fiat, where they made their home until they moved to Howard in the spring of 1926, where they have lived since.
In young manhood Mr. Wucherpfenig mastered the harness trade, which he followed for many years, having his own store in Illinois and Indiana. Seeing the trend of the mechanic age, he disposed of the business. After moving to Kansas, he farmed until moving to Howard, where he, with his son Ray, purchased and operated the Sovereign Station until almost two years ago.
Funeral services were held at the Moon Chapel in Howard at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 21st conducted by Rev. Frank H. McKinney. Music was furnished by Virgil Munsinger, Fred Finley, Jess Barger and Charles Miller, with Mrs. Willis Miller accompanist. The escorts were Willard Morss, Harold Kling, Holly Miller, Rex Tarwater, Cecil Allen and Frank Simons. Interment was in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, Kansas
MRS. LILLIE M. WUCHERPFENIG> - Submitted by L. Morgan
Lillie May Wade, only daughter of George F. and Catherine Wade, was born in Shelbyville, Illinois, November 26, 1866.
March 1, 1957, she fell and had been confined in a wheel chair until she passed away at her home in Howard, Kansas, Tuesday night, September 24, 1957, after having developed double pneumonia Sunday night, having reached the age of 90 years, 9 months and 28 days.
At the age of four years her mother died and she was then adopted by Humphrey and Lizzie Saunders of Stewardson, Illinois, who changed her name to Lillian Woodward Saunders. When a small girl she was converted and joined the Baptist church, which she attended faithfully until her church burned, when the congregation joined with the Methodist church. To this faith she remained all her life.
On March 5, 1892, she was married to Alfred Franklin Wucherpfenig of Stewardson, Illinois. Mr. Wucherpfenig passed away January 19, 1953. To this union were born seven children, one son dying in infancy.
They moved to Parsons, Kansas, in 1916, then later to a farm northeast of Howard in 1919, later moving into town in the spring of 1926.
She was a devoted wife and mother, always thinking of her family's well being and the affairs of her community.
She leaves to mourn her passing, a son, Ray, of Howard; five daughters, Leona Noblitt of Arcola, Illinois; Irma Newby of Parsons, Kansas; Esther Morgan, Howard, Kansas; Ina Speer, Winfield, Kansas, and Majorie Simpson of the home; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one nephew, Raymond Deering of Red Bank, New Jersey, and many neighbors and friends.
MR. RAY WUCHERPFENIG - Submitted by L. Morgan
Ray Wucherpfenig, 91, died on Nov. 9, at his home in Howard. Born at Stewardson, Ill., on Feb. 13, 1893, he was the son of Alfred and Lillian (Saunders) Wucherpfenig.
In 1902 he moved with his parents to Tuscola, Ill., where he attended school. In 1916 the family moved to Parsons, where Wucherpfenig remained until moving to a farm mortheast of Howard in 1919. On Dec. 29, 1923, he was married to Eva Opal Kling at Howard.
Wucherpfenig was elected the Elk County Clerk in 1924 and held the office for six years. He then operated a bulk gasoline and filling station business in Howard. In 1944 he was re-elected the Elk County Clerk and stayed in office for 10 years. He was employed by the county clerk in Marysville for two years before his retirement in 1956.
Wucherpfenig was a member of the Howard United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, and two sisters, Esther Morgan and Marjorie Simpson, both of Howard.
Services were held at 2 p.m. today at Zimmerman Funeral Home, with the Pastors Paul Lynn and Don Harper officiating. Interment was in Grace Lawn cemetery at Howard.
A memorial has been established with the Howard United Methodist Church.
MR. BUTCH H. WYLER - Submitted by L. Morgan
HOWARD-- Butch Howard Wyler, 58, of Howard, was found dead at his home March 22, 2005.
Cremation has taken place. Services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday at the Calvary Chapel in Elk Falls. The Rev. Steven Bliss will officiate. Burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard will be private.
A memorial has been established with Calvary Chapel. Contributions may be made through Zimmerman Funeral Home.
Wyler was born December 3, 1946, in Wichita, to Josephine Marie (Dildine) and Edward Harrison Wyler. He graduated form Howard High School and attended Independence Community College for a few years.
A laborer in the Elk County area for most of his life, Wyler was an employee of the Heritage House Mini Mall at the time of his death.
Survivors include two aunts, Alice Ramsey, Wichita, and Dorothy Pierson, Ellinwood; two uncles, Robert Dildine, Scottsdale, Ariz., and David Dildine, Abilene, Texas; several cousins and many good friends.
MRS. SHARON L. WYRICK
Sharon L. Wyrick, age 73, a resident of Haysville, Kan., passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the St. Francis Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Unit in Wichita.
She was born on June 26,1937 in Moline the daughter of Roy and Lola (Edwards) Stubbs.
Sharon was united in marriage to Rayford Wyrick on June 29, 1957 in Wichita. She was a member of the Belle Plaine Baptist Church. Sharon was very devoted to her family and enjoyed attending her grandchildren's activities.
Sharon is survived by three sons: Greg Wyrick of Haviland, Kan., Jeff Wyrick and Sam Wyrick both of rural Elk City, two daughters Julie Wyrick of Haysville, Kan., and Deborah
of Greensboro, N.C., twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rayford Wyrick, one grandson Tyrel Isaac Wyrick, one brother in infancy and three sisters; Betty Smith, Bonnie Chenault and Barbara Rogge.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the Moline Christian Church. Interment was at Moline Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice or the Metropolitan Mission Children's Fund in India 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.