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MALLISON, DORA ALICE (HEASTON)
Dora Alice Heaston, daughter of Charles Lewis Heaston and Mary Teter Heaston, was born in Magnolia, Iowa, July 8, 1882 and passed away in the El Dorado Hospital September 1, 1969 at 7:15 p.m. at the age of 87.
She was married to Dr. Samuel Neal Mallison June 10, 1908 in Boise, Idaho. To this union one daughter, Mary Marlys, was born, who survives her. Other survivors are a granddaughter, Mrs. Marland Boucher, a great - granddaughter, Dana Boucher and one brother, C. L. Heaston of Amarillo, Texas.
She was preceded in death by a twin sister, one other sister and four brothers.
They moved to Augusta in 1924 where Dr. Mallison practiced medicine and operate the Augusta Hospital for a number of years. They moved to Illinois in 1944 where he was connected with public health work.
Dr. Mallison passed away October 5, 1957 and two years later Mrs. Mallison returned to Augusta where she made her home until her death.
Funeral services were held on Thursday September 4, 1969 at the Dunsford Chapel with Rev. Paul Gilbert officiating. Entombment was in the Elmwood Mausoleum. An organ solo "In The Garden" was played by Mrs. Viola Bagby. Casketbearers were Jack Hoefgen, Bob Bisagno, Virgil Polk, Charles McCullough, Raymond D. Boucher, and Sherman Perry.
Augusta Daily Gazette, 5 September 1969
Contributed by Marland Boucher

MALLISON, S. N.
Dr. Mallison Dies. Champaign Physician was Decatur Health Officer in 1945
Dr. S. N. Mallison, 70, former Decatur superintendent of health, died at 2 a.m. yesterday at his home in Champaign, Illinois.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Heath Memorial Home, Dr. Oscar C Plumb, pastor of the First Methodist Church, Champaign, will officiate. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Heaths.
Dr. Mallison resigned his Decatur position after one years service in 1945 to take a position as Illinois health director of region 5. Champaign was his headquarters.
He leaves his wife Dorothy, at home and a daughter Mrs. Cecil Varner of Augusta, Kansas.
Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Catherine Rector of Kansas City, Missouri, and one granddaughter, Vicky 'Varner" Boucher of Augusta, Kansas.
Dr. S. N. Mallison and his wife lived in Augusta for many years and at one time operated the Mallison Sanitorium located on Santa Fe Street.
Decatur Daily Review, 6 October 1957
Contributed by Marland Boucher

MARSHALL, HELEN KATHERINE (ELERICK)
Helen Katherine (Elerick) Marshall, 93, of Leon, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000, at Lake Point Nursing Center in Augusta. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Leon United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Leon Cemetery. The casket will not be open.
She was born May 31, 1906 at Galens, to Frank W. and Pearl (Davis) Elerick.
She grew up in Augusta and had made her home in Leon since 1932. She was a teacher of Latin, Spanish and English. She taught at Leon High School from 1928 to 1933 and then at Lewis High School from 1933 to 1934.
She married Wilbur W. Marshall on Dec. 27, 1934 at Augusta. He preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 1980.
During World War II she lived in Hutchison. In 1946 she returned to Leon where she resumed teaching and taught in the Leon High School until 1970 when she retired.
She was a member of Leon United Methodist Church, a charter member of Quest Club, a member of Chapter #362 Order of the Eastern Star, Susannah French Putney Chapter KSDAR, Butler County Retired Teachers, PEO Chapter AF in Augusta and the Kansas Federation Women's Club where she had served as a state president.
She is survived by a sister, Frances Long of Littleton, Colo.; two nieces, Susan Long of Littleton and Marilee Long-Saxe of Estes Park, Colo.; a great-niece, Katherine Long of Littleton; and a great-nephew, Gareth Saxe of New York City.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials for the Leon United Methodist Church or B.A.S.E. Contributions may be sent in care of Carlson Funeral Home.
El Dorado Times, 2 March 2000
Contributed by Jan Reading

MATHENY, RUBY JUANITA (HAYWARD)
Ruby Juanita Matheny, 91, of Emporia, formerly of El Dorado, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, at the Newman Memorial County Hospital in Emporia. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at First Christian Church in Emporia with the Rev. Steve Goad officiating. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at the El Reno Cemetery in El Reno, Okla. with the Rev. Pat Sutherlin of the First Christian Church in El Reno officiating.
She was born Aug. 22, 1908 at Calumet, Okla. to David W. and Etta Jane (Walker) Hayward. She married Leon L. Matheny at El Reno, Okla. on Oct. 22, 1930. He preceded her in death on May 3, 1967.
She was employed as a switchboard operator at Newman Memorial County Hospital for 15 years, retiring in 1982. She moved to Emporia in 1967. she had also lived in El Dorado for a time.
She was a member of the First Christian Church of emporia, where she was a member of the Christian Women's Fellowship and the church circle. She was a Past Noble Grand of the Rebecca Lodge.
A memorial has been established for the First Christian Church Library Fund in Emporia. Contributions may be sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home in Emporia.
El Dorado Times, 18 February 2000
Contributed by Jan Reading

McCANN, DON L.
Don L. McCann, 85, of El Dorado, died Friday evening, Feb. 18, 2000, at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital. Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, at the First United Methodist Church with Dr. Dennis Kuder officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Lawns Cemetery.
He was born Feb. 24, 1914 in Stockton to Ralph Eugene and Anna (McDonald) McCann. He graduated from the Augusta High School and from Kansas State Teachers College at Pittsburg. He received his chemical engineering degree from the University of Illinois.
After graduation from college, he returned to Augusta to work for the White Eagle Division of the Mobil Refinery. His 40-year employment took him to Wyoming, Indiana, Holland, New Jersey, Germany and New York.
On July 30, 1938, he married Sarah M. Blair. She preceded him in death on July 19, 1995.
Memberships include the First United Methodist Church at which he served as the church treasurer for a number of year; the Elks Lodge and the El Dorado Country Club where he was an avid golfer.
He is survived by one son, Ralph McCann of St. Peters, Mo. and four grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Don Blair McCann, and one brother.
A memorial has been established for the First United Methodist Church. Contributions may be sent in care of Kirby-Morris Funeral Home.
El Dorado Times, 21 February 2000
Contributed by Jan Reading

McDONALD, RICKY LYNN
Ricky Lynn McDonald, 41, of Wichita, and formerly of El Dorado, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000.
Services will be Friday, May 12, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
He was a CNC machinist for Boeing.
He is survived by: wife, Teresa of Wichita; son, Derrick of the home; daughter, Jennifer of the home; brother, Terry Evans of Colorado; father and step-mother, Tom and Otemah McDonald; and mother and step-father, Geraldine and Leroy Lancaster, Seminole, Okla.
El Dorado Times, 11 May 2000
Contributed by Jan Reading

McDOUGAL, DANIEL DOUGLAS
Daniel Douglas McDougal, was born March 22, 1858, in Boston and answered the final summons from his home in Rock, Kansas, March 5, 1922.
He was educated in the schools of his native state and early chose the career of a teacher. Heeding the call of the west he came to Butler County, Kansas in 1884, where success crowned his work as an instructor. In completing his professional training he pursued his studies at Kansas State - Normal at Emporia. It was while conducting a school in North Butler county tha he t met and won for his bride, Miss Ella Varner. They married at DeGraff, May 4, 1890. Their home was near Augusta until January 1902 when they moved to Rock to the home from which he was called to his last reward.
As an infant he was dedicated to God in Baptism and his life has been one of faith. He united with Economy M.E. Church near Pontiac and later transferred to Rock. As Sunday school superintendent and leader of the Gospel Team he has devoted his talents to the work of the church. The patience shown in the closing months of his suffering testify his enduring faith. Often he voiced his testimony, "We have here no abiding City, but we seek one to come." His soul stirred even to the closing days in answer to songs which were sung at home.
Mr. McDougal was a member of Douglass Lodge No. 151, A. F. & A. M., having been made a mason in March 1915. The community loses a citizen respected by all who knew him.
Those left to cherish his memory are: the widow, foster children, Harry Stone and family of Douglass, Raymond Gray and wife of Rock, and other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at Rock M.E. Church and were conducted by Rev. R. L. Wells. The burial was at Augusta Mausoleum in charge of Douglass Lodge of A.F. & A.M.
Augusta Gazette, 9 May 1922
Contributed by Marland Boucher

McLAUGHLIN, ALEEN FRANCES
Aleen Frances McLaughlin, 74, homemaker, died March 18.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., March 25, at Potwin Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Francis; three sons, John of El Dorado, Ed "Ernie" of Potwin and Paul of Hillsboro; a daughter, Donna Thiessen and husband Glenn of Hillsboro; two sisters, Geraldine Wallace and Lorene Davis, both of Andover; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial funds have been established for Main Street Ministries and Potwin Christian Church.
Hillsboro Free Press, 29 March 2000
Contributed by Jan Reading

MEEK, WILLIAM D.
William D. "Don" Meek, 74, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of El Dorado, died Saturday, March 11, 2000 in Mesa.
He was born in El Dorado and had worked for 34 years at Pester Refinery. He had served two years in the Marines during World War II in the South Pacific. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He and his wife, Minnie, are winter residents of Mesa.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Diane Meek Ware, a son, William Donald Jr. (Don); four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial has been established for the American Heart Association. Contributions may be made in care of Mesa Funeral Care at Mariposa Garden.
El Dorado Times, 17 March 2000
Contributed by Jan Reading

MILLER, CARROL LEE
Carrol Lee Miles, 66, of Wichita, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at Via Christi - St. Joseph Medical Center in Wichita. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 10, at Carlson Funeral Home in El Dorado. Interment will follow in Sunset Lawns Cemetery.
She was born Aug. 25, 1933 at El Dorado, to John W. and Florence J. (Christ) Martin. She married Van Miles at El Dorado on Aug. 18, 1951. He survives.
She was a homemaker and had lived in Wichita for the past three years, living previously in Derby for 30 years. She was a graduate of El Dorado High School and was a member of United Bretheran Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Jeffery Miles, David Miles and Tracy Miles, all of the home; four daughters, Marlene Howell of Wichita, Linda Osborn of Derby, Cheryl Carmichael of Bentley and Jill Cadieux of Solana Beach, Calif.; a sister, Lola Chrisman of Petaluma, Calif. and 11 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Alvin and Marshall Martin; a son, Gregory and an infant daughter.
A memorial has been established for Muscular Dystrophy. Contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home.
El Dorado Times, 9 March 2000
Contributed by Jan Reading

MILLER, EMILY JANE (ROBINSON)
Emily Jane Robinson was born October 7, 1860 in Wills county, Illinois, died July 20th , 1917 at the Bethel Hospital, Newton, Kansas, where she had been for an operation.
She came to Kansas in the fall of 1871 with her parents settling on a farm in Milton township near Brainerd.
She was married to Mr. John Miller of Murdock township February 15, 1877. To this union were born nine children, six boys and three girls, all living but one, the youngest, Maud, who preceded her seventeen months ago. The remaining children are: Mrs. Lena Kasenburg near Benton, Kansas; Elsie A. of Potwin, Kansas; John, Allen, George, Henry, and Frank, all of Murdock township.
Mr. Miller died about eight years ago, soon after which, Mrs. Miller moved to Whitewater, where she resided until her death. She was a devoted wife and mother, and a good neighbor; always rendering kindness wherever she could. She had been ailing a number of years but her recent illness lasted only a few days, consequently the end came as a shock to relatives and friends.
Besides her children, she leaves an aged mother, Mrs. Harriet Robinson of Whitewater, three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Balter of Texas, and Lucinda Robinson of Whitewater; two brothers, Robert of Whitewater and James of Texas; and three grandchildren, the children of Mrs. Kasenberg.
After the funeral services which were conducted at the Methodist Church of Whitewater by. Rev. Schultz of that church, the remains were laid to rest in the McGill cemetery south of Potwin.
Whitewater Independent, 26 July 1917
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MILLER, MAUDE M.
Maude M. Miller was born November 15, 1896. She was the youngest child of a family of nine, six boys and three girls. She was converted and joined in the Methodist Church of Whitewater in the year 1914. Maude had been a sufferer for eighteen months, which finally took her to the hospital at Newton for an operation, where she died.
Her death was sudden and came as a surprise to relatives and friends alike, just blooming into womanhood; just when life is the sweetest, and when plans are the largest, and joy is living is the greatest.
Maude lived a Christian life, the best she knew, and was a constant attendant at the Sabbath School and Church. She leaves not only her relatives to mourn her loss, but her class mates in the Sunday School and a host of others to mourn her departure.
Flowers are beautiful and have a language of their own. But it is said, "Kind words can never die." Death has visited our city a number of times of late. We know not who will be the next. Let us give the Bouquets of Kind Words now, for we are quite sure they will be more greatly enjoyed when living than when one is dead.
[Note: Maude Miller is the daughter of John Miller & Emily Robinson Miller they lived in Murdock township.]
Whitewater Independent, 2 March 1916
Contributed by llwool@aol.com

MORGAN, MICHAEL JOSEPH and JACQUELINE LOU (DAVIS)
Michael Joseph Morgan, 46, of Louisville, Neb., formerly of El Dorado, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, at his home.
Jacqueline Lou Morgan, his wife, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, at her home. Joint services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Atkinson, Neb. with Father Luke Steffes officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Atkinson. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson with a Christian Wake being held at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pall bearers will be Brad and Kevin Krieger, Rick, Robert, Jason, David, Bill, Shawn and Dan Morgan; and Jeff Fritz. Honorary pall bearers for Jacqueline will be Jim, John, Harold and Pete Morgan; Brian Hole; Todd Davis; Verny Krieger; Howard Bonham; Glenn Baker and Jerry Herman. Lectorer will be Jeremy Fritz.
Michael was born March 14, 1953, in Atkinson to William and Sylvia (Smith) Morgan. He married Jacqueline Davis Feb. 26, 1972 in Lincoln, Neb. He was an accountant for a trucking company.
He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and Brian Hole of Anderson, Mo., and Jessica and Sarah Morgan of Louisville, Neb.; his mother, Sylvia Morgan of Atkinson; a grandson, Scott Hole; a granddaughter, Stephanie Hole; brothers, Jim Morgan of Olathe; John Morgan and wife Becky of Tinley Park, Ill.; Harold Morgan and wife Diane of Stuart, Neb.; and Pete Morgan and wife Connie of Grand Island, Neb.; sisters, Anna Krieger and husband Verne of Bassett, Neb., Pat Fritz of Bartlett, Neb., and Maureen Morgan of Denver.
He was preceded in death by his father and a great nephew.
Jacqueline was born Aug. 5, 1953, in Lafayette, Ind. to Floyd and Patricia (Owens) Davis. She was a school bus driver.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and Brian Hole and Jessica and Sarah Morgan; her mother, Patricia Davis-Pershing of Lincoln, Neb.; sister, Sandra Davis of Lincoln; brother, Todd Davis of Daytona Beach; one grandson and one granddaughter and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, husband and grandparent.
El Dorado Times, 17 February 2000
Contributed by Jan Reading

MYERS, FRANK ELGIN
Frank Elgin Myers, 64, of El Dorado, died Sunday, April 9, 2000, at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. today, April 12, at Sunset Lawns Cemetery. Masonic services and a flag folding ceremony was held at the cemetery.
He was born Jan. 14, 1936, in El Dorado, the son of Harold William and Violet May (McClune) Myers. He graduated from Little Rock High School in Little Rock, Ark. He had lived most all of his life in the El Dorado area. He served his country in the United States Air Force.
He and Peggy June Griffith were married on May 24, 1957, in Miami, Okla. She survives.
He was a pipefitter for the local union #171, retiring in 1997. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Flinthills U.S.D. 492 School Board, the Patmos Masonic Lodge #97 A.F. & A.M., and the York Rite. He had a strong love for all animals and the outdoors. Two of his best friends were his horse Bo and his cat Tinker.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons and their wives, Tommy E. and Ramona Myers of Ashland, and Johnny D. and Jodi Myers of Overland Park; three daughters and their husbands, Deborah Jean and Leon Pierce and Cheryl Leigh and Fred Stackley, Jr., all of El Dorado, and Terri K. and Guy Blackston of Augusta; one brother, Virgil L. Myers of El Dorado; one sister, Sandra Atherton of Wichita; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William Harold Myers.
A memorial has been established with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Contributions may be left with Kirby-Morris Funeral Home who has the arrangements.
El Dorado Times, 14 April 2000
Contributed by Jan Reading

NOLLER, JOHN H.
John H. Noller, 80, died Dec. 29, 1999, at Western Plains Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Burkhart Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, with the Rev. Lee Schroerlucke officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City, with military graveside rites by VFW Post 1714. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel.
He was born Jan. 27, 1919, at El Dorado, the son of Charles and Winnie Moss Noller. A Dodge City resident since 1932, moving from El Dorado, he worked for Fairmont Foods and the Red Dot Potato Chip Factory, both of Dodge City. He belonged to the First Christian Church of El Dorado.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945, was a member of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge and a life member of the VFW, all of Dodge City.
Survivors include: two sisters, Muriel Oursler, El Dorado, and Elizabeth Allison, Greensburg; and several nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Walter, Leonard and Fred.
Contributions may be made to the World War II Memorial, in care of the funeral chapel.
Pratt Tribune, 30 December 1999
Contributed by Jan Reading

NORRIS, HARRISON HURT
Harrison Hurt Norris, son of William H. (1822-1909) and Lucy Ann (Logan) (1826-1885) Norris, was born December 4, 1861, in Morehead (now Rowan Co.) Ky.
When he was 9 years of age he moved with his parents to Peabody (Marion Co.), KS. He attended the public schools in both Peabody and Florence (KS) after which he became interested in the study of medicine and attended Electic Medical College, Cincinnati, OH, where he was graduated in 1885.
After graduation Dr. Norris located in Annelly (Butler Co.), KS. When Whitewater was founded, he located here where he has served this community for the last fifty years with the exception of the years 1891 to 1898 when he practiced medicine in Prairie du Sac, Wisc.
He married on May 16, 1889, in Whitewater to Edith Anna Kirkwood. To this union three children were born, E. Roland and Robert K., twins, and Edith Marie Norris.
He was a member of the Federated Church of Whitewater and was always active in church work. He was also very much interested in the welfare of thecommunity and had served at various times on the school board in Whitewater.
He was also a member of the Harvey County Medical Society which organization he had served as president and was always active in the society, seldom missing their meeting.
Besides his widow, he is survived by his daughter, Edith, now Mrs. C. Milton Gray of Woodward, Okla., and his son, Robert K. Norris of Oklahoma City, Okla., Roland having passed away on March 26, 1929.
Dr. Norris was 73 years of age at the time of his death March 17, 1935. He was one of a family of twelve children, nine sons (John H. Norris 1846-1885) (William F. Norris 1850-bef 1909) (James W. Norris abt 1854-bef 1909) (Harry S. Norris abt 1856-bef 1933) (unk Norris 1858-1858) (Unk N. Norris 1861-bef 1909) (Luther N. Norris 1864-1873) (Granville Ray Norris 1867-1933) & Harrison Hurt Padgett) and three daughters (Margaret Ann Norris Padgett 1848-1880) (Manerva J. Norris 1859-1882) (Betty A. Norris Cunningham abt 1872-bef 1933). Since the death of his brother, Dr. G. R. (Granville Ray) Norris, Burlington, Kan., May 31, 1933, he has been the last surviving member of this large family.
The funeral service was held at the Federated Church at 2:30 Monday afternoon under charge of Rev. Mr. R. L. Hendrickson. Interment was made in the Whitewater Cemetery.
Among the relatives attending the funeral of Dr. H. H. Norris Tuesday afternoon were, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Gray (daughter) of Woodward, Okla., Robert W. Norris (son) of Oklahoma City, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Kirkwood, Mr. and Mrs. John Kirkwood and Mrs. Willa Hoosier of Wichita, Mr. and Mrs. Neal Kirkwood and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kirkwood of El Dorado, Mrs. G. R. Norris of Burlington, Kan., Mildred and Robert Norris of Wichita, Manson Padgett (nephew) of Greenleaf, Kan., Rusaw Padgett (nephew) of Peabody, and Mr. Padgett (probably brother to ex-brother-in-law) of Marion.
Whitewater Independent, 21 March 1935
Contributed by Earl C. Padgett

OLSON, EDNA GENEVA CHRISTINA
Edna Geneva Christina Olson, 98, of El Dorado, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, at Lake Point Nursing Complex in El Dorado.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at Carlson Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Towanda Cemetery.
She was born in Erie on Feb. 23, 1901 to Olaf Benjamin and Selma (Carlson) Olson. She worked at Kress in Chanute. After moving to Butler County, she lived in Towanda and later in El Dorado, where she retired from J.C. Penney's. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in El Dorado.
She is survived by a sister, Bernice Overton and her husband, Hollis of Towanda; two nieces, Diane (Overton) Kirkpatrick of Towanda and Karen (Olson) Shumate of Emporia; three nephews, Willard Olson of Paradise Valley, Ariz., Willis Olson of Shawnee and Doug Olson of Jacksonville, Fla. and several great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and five brothers.
A memorial has been established for the First United Methodist Church. Contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home.
El Dorado Times, 14 April 2000
Contributed by Jan Reading

OPPERMAN, WILLIAM FREDERICK
The second sudden death of a heart attack in Augusta within a few days occurred at 6 o'clock this morning when William Frederick (Bill) Opperman, 64, died at his home. He had been in poor health for five years and was in a hospital for a period earlier in the year.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Monday in the Dunsford chapel with Rev. A H Tebben in charge. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery.
Bill Opperman was born in Leroy and came to Butler county in 1931 from E1 Dorado. The family home was at Haverhill. He was married to Lillie Pattersan August 18, 1933 in Augusta. She survives as do a son, Leland W Opperman of Wichita; and two grandsons. Surviving brothers and sisters are: Charles of Girard; Fred of Wichita; Emil of Albuquerque, N. Mex., Mrs. Emma Weide of Yates Center and Mrs. Ida Klingenberg of Cornish, Colo.
He was engaged in railroading and garage work during his life. His church membership was held in the Methodist church in El Dorado.
Augusta Gazette, 23 August 1946
Contributed by Marland Boucher

ORR, GEORGE WILLETTE
George Willette Orr, 68, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home at Rock last evening at 5:45 o'clock. Mr. Orr had made a business trip to Douglass during the day. He was a brother-in-law of Frank, Ed and Charley Varner of Augusta and had other relatives here.
Mr. Orr was born at Cisne, Ill., November 26, 1872. His first wife, Mary A. Orr, died June 20, 1924. He later married to Mrs. Ella Varner McDougal on September 4, 1926 in Henderson, Ky., who survives him. Survivors are also his children, Mrs. Lorne Chapman, of Cisne, Ill., and George Lester Orr of Winchester, Ky.; a sister, Mrs. Grace Yates of Rinard, Ill., and five grandchildren.
Mr. Orr came to this county in 1926 from Cisne, Ill. He joined the Christian church at Gunion, Ill. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p. m. at the dunsford chapel in Augusta. Rev. George Watts of Douglass, will be in charge. Interment will be in the Elmwood mausoleum. Pall bears will be residents of Rock.
Augusta Gazette, 5 March 1941
Contributed by Marland Boucher

PARKS, GERTRUDE CASSIE (BOUCHER)
Gertrude Cassie " Boucher" Parks, 98, of Eureka, died Friday, May 29, 1998 at Medicalodge of Eureka.
Her funeral service was held this morning at the Campbell- Kelley Funeral Home in Eureka with Rev. Lynn Sifrit, pastor of the Eureka First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was held at Greenwood Cemetery.
She was born March 3, 1900 at Towanda, the daughter of Henry E. and Bird Virginia (Griffith) Boucher. She was raised on a farm near Towanda and attended Butler County rur- al schools and Towanda High School.
On Nov. 6, 1918 she was untied in marriage to Donald, Ray Parks in Towanda. They made their home in the Benton area and she was a homemaker and postmistress at the Benton post office. In April of 1930, they moved to Eureka where they owned and operated the C.R. Parks Oil Co. service station for 40 years before retiring.
Donald preceded her in death May 11, 1986.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and three sisters.
She was a member of the Tonovay Ladies club and was a long time member of the Greenwood County Hospital Auxiliary.
She is survived by a son, Rex Parks of Hamilton; daughters Pauline Bane of Eureka and Helen Gell of Mukilteo, Wash.; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 17 great-grand- children; 12 step-great grand- children; three great-great grandchildren; and four step-great great grandchildren.
A memorial has been established in her name with the Medicalodge of Eureka Activity Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045.
Augusta Gazette, 23 August 1946
Contributed by Marland Boucher

PATTERSON, ALBERT LOY
Albert Loy Patterson died at his home in Inglewood, California, September 10, 1961. He was born April 30, 1902, in Butler Co., Kansas, the son of Albert Mansfield and Lillie Martha 'Harris' Patterson. Loy was the second of eleven children. Brothers, Ryle and Fay, of California, Ross, Clive, and Clare of Kansas and sisters, Alberta Dagel, Lillie Jackson, Lovey Boucher and Connie Urban all of Kansas, survive. A brother Lee died in 1942.
Loy married Laura Bell Dodge September 14, 1927 in Glendale, California. She survives along with a son Marvin, his wife Shirley, their children, Dennis, Cynthia and Randall; daughter Shirley Schneider, her husband Joseph, and their children Michael and Daniel; daughter Diane Bowersox, her husband Dorsey, and their children, Connie and Mark; a grandson David Patterson died in 1957.
Services were held on September 14, with burial in the Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, California.
Unknown paper, 10 September 1961
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PATTERSON, ALBERT MANSFIELD
Albert Mansfield Patterson was born September 10, 1866 at Cascade, Iowa, and departed this life March 15, 1945, at the age of 78 yrs six months and five days. He came to Kansas in 1900 and to Butler County October 1900, where he spent the rest of his life as a farmer.
He became a member of the Methodist church early in life. He was married to Lillie Harris September, 8, 1898 at Little Blue, Mo. To this union were born 11 children, one son preceded him in death, Francis Lee, who did Feb 17, 1942.
He had been in failing health for several years but not till January did he become inactive and was seriously ill for several weeks but was able to be up and about when he became quite ill again on Sunday and on Thursday evening ,he passed quietly away, conscious to the last. he was a rugged and very active of pioneer stock. He was devoted to his home and family. He was quite gifted musically and loved to laugh. No matter how ill he could always see something to laugh about.
He is survived by his wife, Lillie; four daughters, Constance Urban of the home, Lillie Opperman and Alberta Dagel of Augusta, Lovey Boucher of Wichita; six sons, Loy of Inglewood, Calif, Ryle of Sacramento, Calif, Clive and Ross of Wichita, Fay of Van Nuys, Calif and Clare of Augusta; 15 grand- children, the oldest, Verl Dagel, is with the infantry in Europe.
The service was held at the Dunsford Funeral Home on Monday afternoon in charge of Rev Alfred H Tebben, pastor of the Augusta Methodist church. Mrs. David Peebler sang "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder" and "There Is A Land That Is Fairer Than Day".
Interment was made in the Elmwood cemetery.
The family has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community In their loss.
A precious one from us is gone, A Voice we loved is still.
A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled.
Augusta Gazette, 20 March 1945
Contributed by Marland Boucher

PATTERSON, ALLIE FAY
Age 87. Born January 12, 1909, passed away April 4, 1996. Mr. Patterson was born on a farm in Towanda, Kansas the son of Albert Mansfield and Lillie Martha Dalton Patterson. Fay was the sixth of eleven children.
In his youth he was an avid boxing athlete. In 1927 he moved to California, he married the lady of his life Madge Lucille, and resided for 57 years of the 61 years of their lives in the house he built for them in Van Nuys. He was an aircraft engineer for several major aircraft companies. Later owned and operated his an auto repair business.
He was preceded in death by his wife Madge Lucille, his parents and seven siblings.
Survived by daughter Sharon Volk of Reseda, CA., and Linda Seeger of Chico, CA. Grandsons David and Nathan Volk, and Andrew and Kevin Seeger, brother Clare Patterson of Kansas, sisters Lillie Jackson of Wyoming, and Lovey Boucher of Kansas.
Bastin & Perrott Mortuary, Northridge, in charge.
Unknown paper, 5 April 1996
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PATTERSON, CLARE E.
Clare E. Patterson, 84, of Augusta died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999.
His funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, at the Dunsford Funeral Home Chapel in Augusta. Ed Gray of the Zion Community Bible Church will officiate.
Visitation will also be at the Dunsford. chapel from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10. Burial will be in Elmwood Cem..
He was born Dec. 18, 1914 in Augusta to Albert and Lilly Martha Patterson.
He was married Nov. 20, 1936 to Jessie B. Malcom in Wichita. She survives.
He was a Kansas Tri-State boxing champion from 1932 to 1942, a Kansas State 4-H leader and he was a retired Holstein Dairy Farmer and worked at Boeing and LearJet, and he was a member of Zion Community Church in rural Augusta.
He is survived by his wife, Jessie, sons Clare Jr., Dalton and Allen, all of Augusta, sister Lilly Jackson of Lakewood, Colo. and Lovey Boucher, Augusta, grandchildren, Tony, Cary, Robin, Cory and Todd Patterson, great-grandchildren, Candace, Kyle, Brant, Corney Patterson, Nattile and Brandy Biggert, Breeanna Rizzi, Kacy, A. J. and Ayden Patteison, and one great-great grandchild- Skyler Rizzi.
He was preceded in death his parents, brothers Loy, Ryle, Clive, Lee, Ross, and Fay and sisters Albertha Dagel and Connie Urban.
Memorials may be sent to the Zion Community Church.
Augusta Gazette, 5 October 1999
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PATTERSON, CLARICE ALETHA
The still-born daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clare Patterson was given the name Clarice Aletha. A short service was held at the grave site yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Burial was at the Andover cemetery.
Augusta Gazette, 23 March 1938
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PATTERSON, CLIVE MELTON
Patterson Dies At 71 In Wichita
Clive Melton Patterson, 71, Wichita, died yesterday at his home.
Services will be 10:30 Saturday morning at the Dunsford Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Edwin Gray officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.
He was born July 30, 1907 at Towanda as a son of Albert and Lillie Harris Patterson.
Mr. Patterson was a retired mechanic.
He married Tibbie Moore on Aug. 11, 1929. She preceded him in death.
Survivors include a son, Donald Clive Patterson of Wichita, two brothers, Allie Fay Patterson of Van Nuys, Calif., and Clare Patterson of Augusta, and three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Jackson of Toronto, Kan., Mrs. Lovey Boucher and Mrs. Constance Urban, both of Augusta.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Lee, Loy, Ryle and Ross and a sister, Alberta Dagel.
Augusta Gazette, 26 July 1979
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PATTERSON, FRANCIS LEE
Francis Lee Patterson died at his home of a self-inflicted gunshot on February 17, 1942. Lee was born near El Dorado, June 24, 1903. He married Lydia Mary Klinger, February 10, 1927. They had lived at their present address for 12 years.
Lee was the second of 11 children born to Albert Mansfield and Lillie Martha 'Harris' Patterson.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his parents, Albert and Lillie Patterson of Augusta; four sisters, Mrs. Lillie Opperman, Haverhill, Kas. Mrs. Lovey Boucher, Hilltop Manor; Mrs. Alberta Dagel, Browntown, Kas., Mrs. Verla Urban, Augusta; six brothers, Loy Inglewood, Calif., Ryle, Sacramento, Calif., Fay, Venice, Calif., Claire, Augusta, Kas., Ross, 1614 South St. Francis; and Clive, 1403 South Kansas.
Broadway Mortuary is in charge. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery, Augusta, Kas.
Wichita Beacon, 17 February 1942
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PATTERSON, JESSIE B. (MALCOM)
Jessie B. Patterson, 85, died Nov. 7, 2004.
Visitation 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday; service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, both at Dunsford Funeral Home.
Mrs. Patterson was born Jan. 7, 1919 in Reese, KS to Ray and Mae (Ayler) Malcom.
She was a homemaker and retired Holstein Dairy farmer and Western Auto Store employee. Jessie was a loving and supportive mother and grandmother. She enjoyed doing ceramics, sewing, quilting, making wedding cakes and especially making dolls.
In high school, Jessie was an outstanding basketball star at Andover High School. In 1954 she was chosen Kansas State 4-H leader of the Year.
Survivors: sons, Clare Jr. and wife, Helen of Apache Junction, AZ, Dalton and wife, Sonja of El Dorado, Allen and wife, Barbara of Augusta; sister, Ellen Christmore of Wichita; grandchildren, Tony, Cary, Robin, Cory, Todd Patterson; great-grandchildren, Candace Haworth, Kacy, Courtney, Cale, Brandt, A.J., Aydan Patterson, Breeanna Rizzi, Brandi and Natalie Biggart; great-great-grandchildren, Skyler and Savannah Rizzi, Taylor Biggart.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clare; daughter, Clarice; sister, Lena Sifford; brother, Jack Malcom.
Memorials are suggested to Augusta Historical Museum, Augusta Caring Center and Augusta Senior Center.
Wichita Eagle, 9 November 2004
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PATTERSON, LEONA G. (APPLEGATE)
Patterson, Leona G. (Applegate), homemaker, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed into the presence of her Lord on April 9, 2004.
Visitation 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dunsford Funeral Home; service 2 p.m. Thursday, First Southern Baptist Church; interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Patterson was born April 15, 1916 in Christian County, MO to the late Lorenza and Myrtle (Parker) Applegate. She was raised in Augusta. She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church of Wichita for many years, then transferred her love of Christ to First Southern Baptist Church of Augusta. Preceded in death by her husband, Ross W. Patterson; 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors: sons and their wives, Marion and Judy Patterson of Lancaster, CA, Albert and Linda Patterson of Anchorage, AK; sister, Effie Young of Springfield, MO; grandchildren, Jeri Anderson of Anchorage, AK, Randall Patterson of Sarasota, FL, Leah Wahl, Kendall Patterson, Lisa Patterson all of Wichita, Angela Patterson of Seattle, Rebecca Patterson, Pamela Webb both of Anchorage, AK, Donna Bloomfield; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Adam Patterson, Brian Wahl, Jennifer Wahl, Shelby Johnson, Prima Webb, John Webb, Amanda Winans, Christopher Winans, Glenna Bloomfield, Alex Bloomfield, Emy Bloomfield; many nieces and nephews.
Wichita Eagle, 13 April 2004
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PATTERSON, LILLIE MARTHA (HARRIS)
The death of Mrs. Lilllie Martha Patterson, 67, occurred early this morning in Allen Memorial hospital in El Dorado following an illness of three years. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p. m., in the Dunsford chapel with interment in Elmwood cemetery. Rev. B. B. Hinkson will conduct the service.
Mrs. Patterson was born in Blue Springs, Mo. daughter of D.R. and Henrietta Dalton Harris. She had 14 siblings. Lillie married A. M. Patterson September 8, 1898 at Little Blue, Mo. and they had 11 children. He died March 15, 1945.
The following children survive: Mrs. Connie Urban, Mrs. Lillie Jackson, Mrs. Alberta Dagel and Clare Patterson of Augusta, Mrs. Lovey Boucher of Fredonia: Loy of Englewood, Calif., Ryle of Sacramento, Calif.; Clive and Ross of Wichita, Faye of Van Nuys, Calif. Surviving sisters are Mrs. Lottie Norris and Mrs. Blanche Norris of Lees Surnmitt, Mo.; Mrs. Pearl Welch, Mrs. Myrtle Grounds, Mrs. Clara Howard of Independence, Mo.; Mrs. Lucy Harris of Kansas City.
Before coming to Butler county in 1900, the Pattersons lived in Kansas City, Kansas. She was a member of the Baptist church.
Augusta Gazette, 4 August 1948
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PATTERSON, MADGE (DEARING)
Madge Patterson, age 82, of Van Nuys, passed away August 18, 1994. She was born June 18, 1912, in Kansas, the daughter of Edward and Harriett Lovall Dearing.
She is survived by her husband, Allie; daughters Sharon Volk and Linda Seeger; grandsons, David, Nathan, Andrew and Kevin; sister Jessie Lane; aunt, Myrtle Foster, who is 104 years old; aunt Ada; cousin Ramona Ellis; and a step-sister, Midge.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 23, 1994 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 8520 Winnetka Avenue, Canoga Park. Please call the church at 818-341-3460 for the time of the service. Mrs. Patterson was a resident of Van Nuys since 1938.
She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Bastian & Perott Mortuary, Northridge, in charge.
Unknown paper, 19 August 1994
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PATTERSON, MARVIN E.
Services for Marvin E. Patterson, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McWane Family Funeral Home in Hemet, with burial following at 11:45 a.m. at Riverside National Cemetery, staging area four. Friends may call from 2 until 5 p.m. today at the mortuary. He died Friday of congestive heart failure at Hemet Valley Medical Center.
Mr. Patterson, who was born in Augusta, Kan., lived in Hemet for 11 years after living in La Palma for 18 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1948 until 1952, leaving as a staff sergeant and welding specialist. He was a machine shop supervisor at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park for 12 years. He was an active member of the Christian Heirs Sunday School class at First Baptist Church in Hemet, where he was a member for 11 years, and a member of the Cerritos Valley Baptist Church for 10 years. He enjoyed growing orchids and roses, working with metals and bowling.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Shirley; one son, Randy of Lucas, Kan.; one daughter, Cindi Kelley of Lindsborg, Kan.; five grandchildren; his mother, Laura Beachel of Hemet; and two sisters, Phyllis Snider of Hawthorne and Diane Wilder of Austin, Texas.
The family suggests contributions to the Child Evangelism Fellowship, Hemet-San Jacinto Chapter, 540 Buena Vista Parkway, Hemet, 9254
The Press-Enterprise, 19 May 1998
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PATTERSON, ROSS W.
Ross W. Patterson, 66, Wichita, died today at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 Monday afternoon in the Immanuel Baptist Church of Wichita with Rev. John Click officiating and burial in the Elmwood cemetery here.
He was born April 21, 1911 at Benton, a son of Albert Mansfield and Lillie Martha Harris Patterson. He and the former Leona G. Applegate, who, survives, were married in a ceremony at Augusta on Feb. 9, 1934.
The 1929 graduate of Augusta High School retired from Boeing Aircraft Co. at Wichita in 1973.
Other survivors include two sons. Marion Ross Patterson of Wichita and Albert Dow Patterson of Anchorage, Alaska; three brothers, Clive M. Patterson, Wichita: A. Fay Patterson, Van Nuys, Calif., and Clare Patterson, Augusta; four sisters, Alberta Dagel, Lovey Boucher and Connie Urban, all of Augusta and Lillie Jackson, Toronto. Kan., and eight grandchildren.
The Dunsford Funeral Home of Augusta is in charge of arrangements.
Augusta Gazette, 25 March 1978
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PATTERSON, RYLE HARRIS
Ryle Harris Patterson, 61, died at his home in Lakeport, California on April 10, 1967. He was born October 21, 1905 near Towanda, the son of Albert Mansfield and Lillie Martha "Dalton" Patterson. He was the fourth of eleven children. In addition to his parents he was proceeded in death by two brothers, Loy and Lee.
Ryle was Air Force Civil Service Supervisor at McClellan Field in California and had 30 years of service.
He is survived by a son, Mark and two daughters, Donna and Bonnie all of California.
Other survivors include four brothers; Allie Faye, Van Nuys, California, Ross and Clive, Wichita, Kansas; Clare of Augusta, Kansas, and four sisters, Alberta Dagel, Lovey Boucher and Connie Urban all of Augusta, Kansas and Lillie Jackson of Toronto, Kansas.
Services were held April 19, 1967 in Highland Park, California and burial was in Valhaulla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, California. Utter McKinley Mortuary was in charge.
Unknown paper, 10 April 1967
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PIERCE, WILLIAM CAMERON
William Cameron Pierce, the youngest of ten children of the late Mr. And Mrs. Martin Pierce, early Butler County pioneers, was born on the Pierce homestead in Fairview Township, June 18, 1875. He departed this life at his home in Wichita, July 16, 1948, at the age of 73 years, and 28 days.
His parents came to Fairview in a covered wagon from Bushnell, Illinois, in 1870, and courageously endured all the trails and tribulations of the pioneer of that era. His father died when he was five years old and from that date he helped to support his mother by herding cattle on the free range. It was at this home where William grew to manhood and where he lived for many years of his life.
On December 31, 1899, he was united in marriage to Edna Jane Alexander. To this union were born six children all of whom survive him. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Edna of the home in Wichita; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Morton of Farmington, New Mexico, Mrs. Marjorie Boucher of Augusta, Kansas; four sons, Wade of Topeka, Kansas, Wayne of Potwin, Earl of Chicago, Illinois, and John of Salina, Kansas; one sister, Emmogene Pierce Brady of Kansas City, Missouri; one brother, Charles E. Pierce of Billings, Oklahoma; 14 grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a great number of other relatives and friends.
William, or Bill as he was affectionately known to his many friends, was a successful farmer in Fairview Township for many years and took great pride and enjoyment in his work. He was a lover of the soil and spent many of his last days in his yard and garden of which he was very proud.
He had great affection for his children and grandchildren and always took a great interest in their activities and accomplishments. His full, healthful and vigorous life was an inspiration to them and they will greatly miss his presence in their groups.
Fond memories still remain and today they, along with his wife Edna, and many relatives and friends pay their tribute and last respects to his memory.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 in the Towanda Methodist Church with Rev. J. K. Yoeman, and Rev. Ben F. White, officiating.
H. R. Hull, H. S. Marlet, Mrs. Harry Wilson and Mrs. Ben F. White sang "In the Garden," "Beautiful Isle," and "The Old Rugged Cross." Pall Bearers were: Robert Boucher, Clifford Boucher, Gilbert Boucher, and Russell Allison, grandsons; Robert Alexander, and Sam Ravenscraft, nephews.
Burial was made in the Towanda Cemetery. Downing Mortuary of Wichita was in charge.
Unknown paper, July 1948
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PURKEYPILE, DOYLE
Doyle Purkeypile, 79, of Eureka, died at his resident in Eureka on Tuesday, March 7, 2000. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 10, at the Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home in Eureka with the Rev. Mike Mnich and the Rev. Dennis Segebartt officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery.
He was born Jan. 30, 1921 near Hamilton to Glad Eric and Myrtle Mae (Langton) Purkeypile. He was raised in the Hamilton area and attended schools there.
On May 3, 1941, he married Emma Louise Vanderbilt at Howard. She survives.
They made their home in the Eureka community where he was a farmer and rancher and a pipeline construction contractor. He was a member of the Eureka Seventh Day Adventist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Allan of Eureka and Dean of Lenexa; two daughters, Ellen Martin of Rogers, Ark. and Marsha Lawinsky of Enterprise; two brothers, Dale, his twin, and Burl, both of Eureka; four sisters, Helen Biffington of Ottawa, Doris Segebartt, Thelma Ryan and Wanda Mitchell, all of El Dorado; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Don; brother, Harold; and two sisters, Gladys Owen and Ruby White.
A memorial has been established with the Eureka Seventh Day Adventist Church. Contributions may be sent in care of the church or the funeral home.
El Dorado Times, 9 March 2000
Contributed by Jan Reading