Mary Amelia, daughter of Samuel L. and Harriett J. Austen, was
born July 3 1877 at Des Moines, Iowa and passed away February
16, 1961 at the home of her son Clarence Ekey in Natoma, Kansas.
Her age at the time of passing was 83 years, seven months and
thirteen days.
While in infancy, she moved with her parents to Russell county,
Kansas. At the age of 15 years, she accepted Christ as her Saviour
and united with Baptist church, remaining a faithful member during
her life time.
She was united in marriage to James F. Ekey at Lucas, Kansas on
Feb. 19 1895. To this union were born three sons R. E. Ekey of
Hays and Clarence I. and Emery S. Ekey of Natoma. Later she was
married to Will Glendening of Codell and to this union were born
two children, Lela M. Glendening of Meade, and Harvey who passed
away in Infancy.
Preceding her in death besides her son were her father and mother,
one sister and two brothers. Survivors include her three sons
and one daughter, nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren,
one sister Mrs. Clara Tilton of Collyer, several nieces and nephews
and other relatives.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, Feb 18 from the
Codell Baptist church with the Rev. Don Tilley officiating and
Pohlmanís Funeral Service in charge. Interment was in the
Lucas Cemetery. Natoma-Luray Independent, Natoma, Osborne County,
Kansas, Thursday, February 23, 1961, p. 5