Obituaries and Death Notices
1925-1929
Coffey County, Kansas


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from the Lebo Enterprise, October 14, 1926

HENRY JACOBS
Henry Jacob was born near Iowa City, Ia., June 14, 1851, passed away Tuesday evening Oct. 5, 1926 about 5 p.m., being 75 years 3 months and 21 days old.
He was united in wedlock to Miss Laura B. Smith, Oct. 20, 1875 and to this union were born three children; two girls and one boy. One daughter and one son preceded him to the great beyond; leaving his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Jessie Bollinger, three brothers, one foster son, Henry Smith and 9 grand children besides other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss.
The funeral services were held in Neosho Rapids at the Methodist Protestant church last Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. D. M. Pentz, interment was in Lincoln cemetery.

 from the Lebo Enterprise, November 11, 1926

OBITUARY
Nelson Grover was born in Newark, Ill. Oct. 4, 1866, and died Oct. 27, 1926, following an operation for apendicitis at the Newman Memorial Hospital at Emporia. At the age of 5 years, Mr. Grover moved with his parents to Hillsdale, Kans. His early manhood he spent at Morris, Kans. Here he was converted at about the age of 19 years, uniting with the Eureka Baptist Church. Dec. 25, 1900 he was married to Mattie Mott Busby, residing at Gardner Ks. for a short time. In 1901 he purchased the present home near Lebo Ks. but due to Mrs. Grovers health returned to Gardner Ks. where he was engaged in the Real Estate business until 1915 when he again moved the family to Lebo, Kans., where he has since been engaged in farming. He was a quiet, industrious man ever striving for the right, never complaining, always kind and cheerful. His death was a shock to everyone and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Grover leaves to mourn him a wife, three daughters, one son, one grandson, two son-in-laws and one brother.
Mr. Grover was a member of the Mason and O. E. S. Orders.
The funeral was held from the Baptist church at 2:30 p.m. Thursday conducted by Rev. A. K. Lewis of Ottawa and assisted by his pastor D. J. Miller.
A large concorse of sorrowing friends formed the procession from the church to the cemetery where the burial service was in charge of the Masons.
Those from out of town who attended the funeral were:
Frank Mott and wife, Mrs. Laura Mott, Mrs Myron Moore, Nelson Mott, Fred Herman and wife, Miss Rose Herman, A. N. Donovan and wife, John Meng and wife, Dave Gay and wife, Gardner, Kansas. S. W. McIntire and wife, Mrs. Charles McIntire and wife, Olathe, Kansas. Luther Shepherd and wife, Mrs. Carrie Middleton, Kincaid, Kansas. George Herman, Garnett, Kansas. Mrs. T. J. Smalley, Mrs. John Waood, Salt Fork, Okla. John Cowan, wife and son Floyd Americus, Kansas. Elmer Castor and wife, Clifford Peabody and wife, Mrs. Priscilla Culp, Mrs. Wiley Peabody, Mrs. J. A. Keifer, E. E. Gall, Mrs. J. B. Jones, Emporia, Kansas.

 from the Lebo Enterprise, November 18, 1926

OBITUARY
James Emmit Watson was born near Ottumwa Kansas May 31 1860 and departed this life Nov. 13, 1926 age 66 yrs., 5 mo. and 13 days. On April 28, 1887 he was united in marriage to Miss Lora Phillips.
To this union 11 children were born, four of whom died in infancy.
The surviving children are Roy E. of Moline Ill., Walter P. of Lebo, George R., Parsons, Kansas, Mrs. M. C. Lasure, Tonkawa, Okla., Curtis F. Lebo, Mrs. P. J. Guthre Emporia and J. Glenn of Lebo.
Besides his children, he is survived by a brother, John T. Watson of Hartford Kansas, Mrs. Estell Main and Mrs. Ada M. Spence both of Lebo.
His wife preceded him from this world in March 1917. At the age of 25 he became a member of the Methodist Church at Lena Valley.
Funeral services were held from the M. E. Church Monday Nov. 15, by Rev. G. J. Rhodes and burial was in Lebo cemetery.

EARLY PIONEER PASSED AWAY
Mrs. Charles Humphrey passed away at Pomona Calif, Oct. 20, 1926. Mary Louise Dellinois was born in New York City August 11 1847 where she grew to womanhood. She was married to Charles Humphrey of that city in 1864. To this union were born 11 children.
Her husband and two children preceded her to a better world. She leaves to mourn her loss three sons six daughters, fourty-two grand children; and fourty-four great grand children. The children are Mrs. Emma Shaft of Alomosa Colo, Mrs. W. N. Lewis of Lebo Kansas, William Humphrey of Cottonwood Falls Kans., Mrs. Ida Hutton of Montorey Calif., Mrs. Dora Kilpatrick of New York City, Charles C. Humphrey of Pomona Calif, Edward Humphrey of Twin Falls, Idaho, Mrs. Mollie Bradley of Wrangel Alaska, and Mrs. Addie Howden of San Diego Calif. Mrs. Humphrey will be remembered by many of the old pioneer settlers as this was her home for many years having lived here before this city was started. She was the one that got this city started and named it Lebo and had the first post office in Lebo, later turning it over to Mr. D. L. Jones, who purchased this land and the first store in Lebo. Mrs. Humphrey having made the plot of this city and naming the four principle streets which are Ogdon, Main, Market and Elm, later moving to Cushing, Okla. where they resided for a good many years, then moving from there to Twin Falls Idaho on account of poor health and from there moving to Pomona California, with her son Charles where she passed away. She was very industrious and always ready to help other's. She lived a good Christina life joining the M. E. Church at the ge of 16, and lived faithful to the end.
One precious to our hearts has gone
The voice we loved is stilled,
The place made vacant in our home
Can never more be filled.
Our Father in his wisdom called
The boon his love had given,
And though on earth the body lies,
The soul is safe in Heaven.

 from the Lebo Enterprise, December 2, 1926

OBITUARY
Jackie Dean King, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis King, was born Oct. 15, 1926 at Arvonia, Kansas and passed away Saturday Nov. 27, 1926. Age 1 month 1 week and 5 days. Besides a heartbroken father and mother, he leaves four sorrowing grandparents, and a host of other relatives.
Funeral services were held at the home Sunday Nov. 28 at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. D. J. Miller pastor Baptist church at Lebo. A large crowd of relatives and friends met to pay the last respect to this little flower, who was plucked so soon in lifes garden.
Interment was made in the Arvonia cemetery. The parents and relatives have the sympathy of all their friends in their sad bereavement.
"A cloud of darkness dims the sky
We weep for lost ones gone,
Some day God's way will be revealed,
We'll understand the right and wrong."

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank all who so kindly helped us at the death of our darling baby and for the beautiful floral offering.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis King

 from the Lebo Enterprise, December 9, 1926

DR. ADAMS DEAD
Dr. Samuel Adams died Wednesday Dec. 1, 1926 at the Federal hospital at Tacoma Washington. Had he lived he would have been forty-nine years old December 3.
Dr. Adams was born at Topeka Dec. 3, 1877, where he grew to manhood, attending public-school and Washburn College. He was a graduate of the Kansas Medical College.
He served with the twenty-second Kansas Infantry in the Spanish American War, and in the World War was a Major in the 353rd Infantry.
Shortly after his graduation he joined a Scientists expedition to Argentine Republic and was one of a group from the Kansas Medical College.
He was the son of the late Judge Franklin Adams former secretary of teh State Historical Society.
He was married to Miss Margaret Smith of Lansing and is the father of one son and two daughters.
The doctor located in Lebo at the close of the World War and remained six years, going to Hoquiam Washington on account of ill health. Before the war he practiced medicine at Leavenworth and Lansing.
Besides his widow he is survived by his three children, two brothers, Paul Adams of Venezuela and Henry J. Adams of Lawrence, and one sister Dr. Harriet Adams of Massillon Ohio.
The funeral was held at Hoquiam Washington last Friday and the remains of his pain wrecked body now rest in peace.

JOHN ATKINS WALKER
John Atkins Walker was born in England April 16, 1851. He emigrated to America with his parents when two years of age, locating at Gibson City, Ill. He was married at the age of twenty-one to Miss Sarah Jane Mathews. To this union were born six children, three of whom survive.
After the loss of his first wife he was again united in marriage to Miss Gertrude Stephend of Americus. To this union were born two sons, both deceased.
Mr. Walker was raised on a farm later becoming a barber and worked at his trade at Topeka, Olivet, and Lebo. He was a good husband and a kind and affectionate father. He was industrious, always busy until failing health compelled him to close his labor.
He passed away at the State Hospital at Topeka Saturday evening at eight o'clock. He leaves to mourn, his companion of nearly thirty-seven years, one son, Ivos Walker of White City, and his daughters, Mrs. Ida Weeks of White City, and Mrs. Eva Chase of Horton, also thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Those from a distance were Frank Stephens of Emporia, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Chase of Horton, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Moore, Horton.

 from the Lebo Enterprise, December 16, 1926

CHAS. ALLEGRE DEAD
Mr. and Mrs. Allegre were called to Harveyville, Friday evening by the serious illness of his father Chas. W. Allegre of Burlingame who with his wife were visiting his daughter, Mrs. T. C. Moser. He passed away Saturday morning at 8 o'clock. The funeral was from the Methodist church at Burlingame Monday afternoon, in charge of the Odd Fellows. Mr. Allegre was well known to Lebo people. He was for years in the hardware business at Osage City and Burlingame.

 from the Lebo Enterprise, December 23, 1926

MRS. JANE REID Sr. DEAD
Mrs. Jane Reid Sr. passed away Wednesday morning Dec. 22 after a lingering illness.
The funeral will be held from the Lebo Methodist church Friday afternoon at 2:00 P.M. Services in charge of Rev. G. J. Rhodes and burial in Lincoln cemetery.

 from the Lebo Enterprise, December 30, 1926

OBITUARY
Vernena Vivian, daughter of John and Rena Snedker, born May 29th 1926 passed away Dec. 23rd, 1926, age 6 mo. 25 days. She leaves to mourn her loss a mother, father, three brothers Allen, Junior aand Wayne, and both grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers of Lebo and Mr. and Mrs. Richards of Pittsburg, Ks. and other relatives and friends who learned to love her during her short life.
Funeral services were held at her grandparents home Mr. and Mrs. Rodger's, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. D. J. Miller. She was laid to rest in the Key West cemetery.
The sympathy of the entire community goes with the sorrowing ones.
"The little hands are folded, Our darling's form is stilled, But your memory lingers with us, And never can be filled.

OBITUARY
Jane Griffith was born Aug. 9, 1845 in North Wales. At the age of three she went to live with her grandparents because of the death of her father and was familiary known by their name, Evans. In her youth she attended the Methodist church with an uncle who was a deacon in that church. She was married in 1865 to David Hughes. Two daughters were born to them, one dying in infancy.
The family came to America in 1886 and made their home in California. Her husband passed away in 1890, and she was married to Mr. Geo Reid in Lebo, Kansas in 1901, and since then has dwelt among us here. Mrs. Reid has been a widow for twelve years and has been in failing health a little over a year. Her daughter Mrs. Catherine Laswell, of Los Angeles California came and has been minited to her every need the past five months.
Mrs. Reid departed this life Dec. 22, 1926, age 81 years 4 months and 13 days. She leaves to mourn her daughter, six step children, Geo. Reid, Mrs. E. R. Evans and Dr. D. W. Reid of Lebo; Dr. John Reid, Emporia, Dr. James Reid of Iola and Mrs. James Jones of Kansas City, Mo., six grand children and two great-grandchildren, besides other relatives and friends.

OBITUARY
Albert LeRoy Shaner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Shaner, living southwest of Lebo, was born on December 23rd and did on December 24th. He had one brother, Willie.
Burial was at Lincoln cemetery at 10 o'clock on Christmas morning, where a few of the nearest relatives and friends gtathered with sympathizing hearts.
The little life was a bud which gave promise of opening into a blossom which would bring joy and happiness into the hearts of its parents, but God in his love and wisdom transplanted it into another garden, and may we in faith bow our heads in submission and say "Thy Will Be Done".

 from the Lebo Enterprise, January 6, 1927

OBITUARY OF HAROLD GROVER
Harold Glen Grover was born Sept. 12, 1910 at Gardner Kansas and passed away at St. Mary's hospital, Emporia, Kansas, Jan. 3, 1927. Age 16 years 3 months and 22 days.
At the age of five years he moved with his father and mother to Lebo Kansas where he has resided since. He attended public school and graduated with the class of 1926. Entering High school last fall he had been in regular attendance until holidays.
Harold was loyal and tru to loved ones, to his class mates, to his friends and to his church.
He was a member of the Boy Scouts and was much interested in scouting. He gat a great deal of pleasure from the work.
Those who knew him loved him for his noble character and his loyalty and his teachers for his dependableness and honesty. He lived a beautiful life and was a fine clean Christian young man. What greater can be said of any young life?
Ye leaves to mourn his loss a mother, three sisters a number of relatives and a host of friends.
Now that Harold is no longer in our midst we miss him. We loved him because of what he was and what he meant to us. Speech cannot express our love.
He whispered with his last breath, "I want to go home". Through God's will he has gone "Home" to be with father and other loved ones.
The funeral was held from the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon in charge of Rev. Miller, his pastor. A large concourse of sorrowing and sympathizing friends met to pay their last tribute to the mortal body.
The music was furnished by a mixed quartette composed of Mesdames Frank Strong and Bert Price and Messers Hughes and Tebow. The songs were: "In the Garden," "Ready", "It is Well", "In the Sweet By and By," and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." A solo, "Prepare to meet thy God" was sung by Mr. Hughes.
The Pall bearers were: Floyd Cramer, Earl Robinson, Morris Ott, Verna Langhofer, Burk Devers, and Maxwell Miller.
The body was tenderly laid to rest in Lincoln cemetery by the side of his father, N. L. Grover who passed away about two months ago.
The Enterprise joins in extending sympathy to the relatives.
The relatives and friends from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Brewer and children, Ernestees and Eugene; Mr. Ed Smally and Mrs. T. J. Smally of Salt Fork, Okla; Mr. and Mrs. Luther Shepard and Mrs. Carrie Middleton of Kincade, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mott of Gardner Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Scott McIntyre and Watson McIntyre of Olathe, Kans; Elmer Motts of Collins, Mo.; Mrs. Clifford Peabody, Mrs. Merle Moon, Mrs. Geo. Crumbly, Miss Dorothy Burnat and Wilfred Eccelston of Emporia; Messers Ray and Floyd Cowan of Americus; Henry Baily, San Pedro, Calif; Mrs. W. H. Kahnt, Ernest Kahnt, Mrs. J. W. Reeves, and Mrs. A. A. Manley of Burlingtion.

 from the Lebo Enterprise, January 13, 1927

C. F. HAIGLER DEAD
The T. L. Lewis family received word Wednesday evening stating that C. F. Haigler had passed away at San Diego, Calif. while undergoing an operation. The Haigler family live at Pomona, Calif. where the burial will take place. The family is well known to the people of this community as Mr. Haigler was in the lumber business here for years.
The family have the sympathy of the Enterprise.

 from the Lebo Enterprise, January 20, 1927

OBITUARY
Stephen Norris, son of Elias and Mary Ann Norris, was born in Westbedford, Coshocton County Ohio, Jan. 16th 1842.
He died Jan. 13th 1927, at the age of 84 years 11 months and 28 days.
He was a veteran of the civil war of Company "K" 133rd Ill. Infantry.
At the age of 25 years, he was united in marriage to Martha Jane Hains, Jan. 16th 1867, who preceded him in death, July 25th 1910.
To this union were born 13 children, 9 sons and 4 daughters, 3 sons died in infancy and one at the age of 21 years. The living are: Mrs. J. W. Allen, Roswell New Mex.; C. D. Norris, Houston, Tex.; J. L. Norris, Lebo, Kansas; W. E. Norris, Santa Monica Calif.' Mrs. Ernest Ray, Hartford Kans.; C. B. Norris, Los Angeles Calif.; Mrs. Dave Evans, Alberta Canada; S. L. Norris, Kansas City Mo.
The last six years of his life he made his home with his daughter Mrs. Ernest Ray.
A short service was held at the home of his daughter Tuesday Jan. 16, then they proceded to the Lebo Methodist church where Rev. G. J. Rhodes gave the funeral address at 3 P.M. And interment was in Lincoln cemetery. The American Legion conducted services at the grave. Taps were blown as the boyd was consigned to its last resting place.

HENRY BOUTON DEAD
Willis Romary received the news Tuesday evening that his uncle Henry Bouton of Fort Smith Ark. had passed away Monday evening Jan. 17.
The body will be shipped to Ponca City Okla. where burial will take place. Mr. Bouton will be remembered by many of the old timers as he formerly lived at Section.

 from the LeRoy Reporter, July 8, 1927

FLOYD MEATS OBITUARY
Funeral services for Floyd Francis Meats were held at the Methodist Episcopal church in this city last Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. S. Cochran, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodity church, assisted by Rev. A. R. Williams, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Floyd was accidentally killed near Carrier, Okla., Wednesday morning of last week. While he was attempting to make a coupling between a combine and a tractor the driver of the tractor lost control of the machine and Lloyd was caught between the two and his head was crushed. Death was practically instantaneous. W. S. Mann and Lloyd's father, Will Meats, drove to Oklahoma after the body and returned with it Thursday.
Lloyd was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Meats. He was born near this city November 22, 1906 and was therefor 20 years, 7 months and 7 days of age at the time of his death.
Besides the bereaved parents, he leaves to mourn his loss two brothers and two sisters and many other relatives and a host of friends. One sister, Cleone, preceded him in death.
The body was interred in the LeRoy cemetery.

Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness during our bereavement caused by the untimely death of our son and brother; also for the many beautiful flowers.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Meats and Family

 from the LeRoy Reporter, July 8, 1927

OBITUARY OF MRS. SUSAN SCHWARTZENTRUB
Funeral services for Mrs. Susan Adelia Schwartzentrub were held at the Christian church in this city last Friday morning. Elder G. F. Hoy conducted the services. Special music was furnished by Mrs. H. H. Wimer, Mrs. Clara Rich, Mrs. J. V. Hazen and Mrs. E. L. Flake. The pallbearers were C. T. Bishop, A. Draper, George V. West Jr., W. C. Thornton, H. H. Wimer, H. C. Waage, W. J. Mulinex. Burial was made in a smal country cemetery southwest of Crotty.
Mrs. Schwartzentrub's maiden name was Gillett. She was born near Cleveland, Ohio, March 1, 1854. Death came to her at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Lauderback, Thursday, June 30th. Her age was 73 years, 3 months and 29 days.
She grew to womanhood in Cleveland and was united to Nicholas Schwartzentrub in 1870. Seven children from this union survive, namely, Anna Louderback of LeRoy, Harry Schwartzentrub who lives in Alabama, Wesley S. Schwartzentrub of LeRoy, Theodore Schwartzentrub of Virgil, Mrs. Elith Tuller, Vernon and Lee S. Schwartzentrub of LeRoy. Mr. Schwartzentrub died in 1913. Three brothers and one sister survive her namely, Loren and David Gillett of Wichita, Enoc of Yates Center and Mrs. J. O. Chase of Woodard, Okla. Also nineteen grandchildren.
She was a loving wife and mother and had a host of friends who mourn her death. She was a member of the Christian church from early life.
A Card
We desire to thank our many friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness extended to us in the bereavement caused by the death of our beloved mother, Mrs. S. A. Schwartzentrub, and for the beautiful flowers. The Family

 from the LeRoy Reporter, July 15, 1927

B. N. TROTTER DEAD
B. N. Trotter, 85-year-old veteran of the Civil war, answered the last roll call last Monday evening when death claimed him after several years of helpless invalidism. He died at the home of N. J. Eller whe had been caring for him for several months. Previous to going to the Eller home he had been cared for in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. U. Ward in this city.
Bluford N. Trotter was born August 28, 1841, in Hendricks county, Indiana and grew to manhood there. In 1861 he volunteered at Lebanon, Indiana, and served in Company G, Illinois infantry for three years during the Civil war. At the close of the war he came west and took a homestead in Nebraska where he lived several years and then moved to western Kansas. He came to Coffey county about twenty years ago and since that time has made his home at Aliceville and LeRoy. In 1924 he had a bad fall and has been entirely helpless ever since. His age at death was 85 years, 10 months and 13 days. He never married and so has no near kindred.
Funeral services were held at the Eller home Tuesday afternoon in charge of Elder G. F. Hoy, pastor of the Christian church and burial was in the Quisling cemetery some five miles northeast of LeRoy.

Terry Parkinson, a prominent citizen of Wagoner, Ok., who shot himself on July 5th, often visited LeRoy in the earlier days in company with his mother Mrs. James Parkinson, who was a sister of Mrs. M. A. Coffin. Continued brooding over financial reverses for a number of years is believed to have caused the suicide. Mr. Parkinson was an extensive property owner in Wagoner, his possessions including an entire business block. It is understood however, that his holdings were heavily encumbered and the day of his death was to have been the day of public auction of several of his properties. He had always been very active in civic affairs in Wagoner.

 from the LeRoy Reporter, July 22, 1927

THREE DEAD AT LEBO WHEN TORNADO STRIKES
Thad R. Jones, his wife Eunice and their 15-year-old son, Kenneth, were killed in the windstorm which swept north of Lebo last Saturday afternoon at 4:30.
The Jones farm home was a 7-room house; there was also a large barn, garage, chicken house and other outbuildings. The buildings were on top of a hill and were surrounded by a grove of trees. The buildings were all swept away and many trees were uprooted and those that were left were topped or swept clean of bark and leaves.
There was much other property damaged in that neighborhood and on north and some persons were injured but not fatally.
The Earl Cramer and Sloan families, living near the Jones home, saw the twister strike the Jones buildings. Floyd Cramer, 16-year-old son of Earl Cramer, was the first to reach the scene of the tragedy. Mrs. Jones was dead when found. Her body was wrapped around a tree, her neck was broken, skull fractured and a jagged piece of timer had driven through her side. Mr. Jones was barely alive when found. He too suffered a broken neck and fractured skull. He died in a car on his way to a doctor. Kenneth Jones' body was found some 400 feet east of the home site. His body had been dropped head first into the ground and his body was stripped of clothing by the wind.
Two Chevrolet cars owned by the Joneses were completely wrecked and the neavy engines carried cross the road. Carcasses of dead farm animals lay around the premises. The dead chickens had been stripped of feathers.
The funeral services for the Jones family will be held at 2:30 today (Wednesday) at the Methodist church in Lebo.

MRS. M. G. VOLLAND DEAD
Mrs. Martin G. Volland died at her home near Aliceville last Friday, July 15, after an illness of several months. The cause of death was cancer. An operation some time ago failed to check the malignant disease.
Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon in charge of Elder W. C. Melendy, pastor of the Burlington Christian church and burial was in the Volland cemetery.
Mrs. Volland's maiden name was Ella Daley. She was born September 24, 1884, in Cass county, Mo., and came to Kansas with her parents at the age of four years. They located in the French ridge neighborhood in Star township, this county, where she grew to womanhood. She united with the Christian church when 16 years of age. December 9, 1905 she was married to Mr. Volland. One child was born to them, now Mrs. Freda Hunter, who with the bereaved husband is left to mourn her loss. LeRoy friends join the many others in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.

R. M. JOHNSON DIED AT PAOLA THURSDAY
The many old LeRoy friends of E. M. Johnson were grieved to learn of his death at his home at Paola, Kansas, on Thursday, July 14th. His death was very sudden as he was taken ill only the evening before his death. His daughter, Mrs. Frank Miller and Mr. Miller attended the funeral services from this place. They returned home Sunday evening.
Earlie Madison Johnson was born in Virginia. When a young man he moved to Gallatin, Mo. with his parents. There he married Lockie Emma Oxford. Eight children were born to them, namely, Claude and Russell who died several years ago, Mrs. Elizabeth Ballard of Kansas City, Mrs. Daisy Gray of Paola, Mrs. Frank Miller of LeRoy, Mrs. R. E. Wortman of Emporia, Morris Johnson of Sheidler, Oklahoma, and Lon P. Johnson of Paola. He also leaves four grandchildren to mourn his loss besides a host of friends. He was 78 years old at the time of his death.
Mr. Johnson came to LeRoy with his family in 1901 and lived here about eleven years. Then he moved to Paola where he has resided ever since. He had a little place on the outskirts of the city where he and his loving wife were spending their declining years.
Mr. Johnson had a sterling character that was admired by all who knew him during his residence in this vicinity. He was a loving husband and father and his passing will be felt by all his family as well as his many friends. He united with the Christian church when a young man and kept that faith until the end.
Funeral services were held last Sunday, July 17th at 2:30 p.m. at the home in Paola, conducted by the Christian minister of that city and burial was in the Paola cemetery. Those attending the funeral services from a distance were Eugene and Garrett Johnson, nephews from Gallatin, Mo., Mrs. Jennie Duncan and father Wesley Johnson of Kansas City, J. C. Ballard of Gallatin, Mo., besides members of the immediate family.

A Card
We wish to thank the Plank Ladies Aid society for the beautiful bouquet of flowers sent to us and also thank those who helped us in any other way to bear our grief.
Mrs. E. M. Johnson and family.

 from the LeRoy Reporter, August 12, 1927

LITTLE ANNA STUCKER DEAD
Funeral services for little Anna Blanche Stucker, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Stucker, were held at the Lakeview school house Wednesday in charge of Bert Gilger and Mr. Daggett.
Little Anna was born in Spring Creek township. She died Monday night at 10:45 and was one year, two months and three days old. She will be greatly missed in the home.

Card of Thanks
We wish to thank those who assisted us in the care of our dear little daughter, Anna Blanche Stucker.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Stucker
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Johnson

MRS. JOHN W. RANKIN DEAD
Mrs. John W. Rankin died at the home of her son John at Latham, Kansas, last Sunday at the advanced age of 93 years. Funeral services are to be held at Yates Center today (Wednesday) and burial will be in the cemetery there by the side of her husband who passed away in 1908.
At first it was planned to have the funeral Tuesday but her son, Ralph Rankin, was held up Monday night by muddy roads at Waverly and other relatives also found it impossible to arrive in Yates Center in time for the funeral, so the postponement was made until Wednesday.
Four sons survive her: Wallace of Monte Vista, Colorado; John E. of Latham, Kansas; James H. of Kanapolis, Kansas and Ralph of Manhattan, Kansas.

 from the LeRoy Reporter, August 19, 1927

MRS. J. W. RANKIN OBITUARY
The following obituary of Mrs. J. W. Rankin is taken from the Yates Center News:
Mrs. J. W. Rankin, one of the early day residents of Yates Center, died at the home of her son, John E. Rankin, at Latham, Kansas, Sunday, August 7, 1927, at the age of 93 years. Mr. and MRs. J. W. Rankin, with their family of four boys, Wallace, John, James and Ralph, and two daughters, both now dead, located in Yates Center in the early eighties, and built their residence on North Green street on the corner immediately across the street west of where C. G. Plumb and Mrs. W. T. Plummer live. For many years theyr were prominently identified with the business and socials interests of Yates Center, and were always prominent in church work. Mr. Ranking died several years ago. Funeral services in her memory were held in the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Barrier of Toronto, and the body was laid to away beside her husband and daughter in the Yates Center cemetery. Her four sons were here to attend the funeral.

MRS. STAEBLER OBITUARY
Mrs. Anna Staebler, need Weinman, was born in Harthausen, Germany, February 10th, 1847, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Hildebrand, August 9th, 1927 at 12:30 p.m. at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 29 days.
In 1868 she was united in marriage to Jacob J. Staebler who preceeded her to the great beyond four years ago. To this union seven children were born of whom four are still living.
In 1887 Mrs. Staebler and her husband came to the United States and made their home in Nebraska for five years. They then moved to Coffey county, Kansas where they made their permanent home. For the last three years or since the death of her husband, Mrs. Staebler made her home with her daughters, Mrs. Fred Krause and Mrs. Albert Hildebrand. She leaves to mourn her loss four children, 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and other relatives and a score of friends.
In early infancy Mrs. Staebler was baptised and later was instructed in the doctrines of the Evengelical Lutheran Church. At the age of 14 she was confirmed in that church and remained a faithful member to her blessed end.
The funeral was held at the Evengelical Lutheran church at Aliceville, Wednesday afternoon, August 10th and interrment was in the Volland cemetery.

Card of Thanks
We desire to thank our good friends and neighbors for their sympathy and help for the beautiful flowers for our beloved meother.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hildebrand
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krause
T. F. Staebler
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Westcott

 from the LeRoy Reporter, August 26, 1927

WILSON AND CORWIN KILLED AT KANSAS PEN
Pearl Wilson and J. R. (Jud) CForwin, were killed at the Kansas penitentiary Wednesday of last week. Two other prisoners were also killed when a slide occurred at the stone quarry.
The men were resting in the shade of an overhanging rock when the slide occurred. They had no chance to escape. According to the warden's statement, all prisoners had been warned to keep out from under the rock.
Pearl Wilson, 43 years old, was sent to the institution from this county on a liquor charge last spring. Corwin was sent there some time ago from Woodson county on a larceny charge. He was 51 years old.
Both men were quite well-known here and in spite of their troubles which caused them to be sent to the penitentiary, had many friends who will regret their untimely death.

WILLIAM MENTZER DEAD
Funeral services for William Mentzer, who died Wednesday, August 17, at his home west of Crotty, were held last Friday afternoon at the Big Creek Presbyterian church. Rev. Eugene Kramer, pastor of the Burlington Methodist church, delivered the address.
William Alexander Mentzer was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Japhet Mentzer and was born November 25, 1870. His entire life was spent in Coffey county. He married Miss Rose Metsger, November 29, 1909. He was a kind and affectionate husband and a jovial good neighbor. He will be greatly missed in the home and community. The wife and his aged mother, Mrs. Louisa Mentzer, a sister, Mrs. Marietta Gray, two brothers, John and Jay Mentzer are left with a host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss.



Last NameGiven NameDate of DeathPlace of DeathCemeteryCemetery LocationDate of BirthPlace of BirthFather's NameMother's NameDate of Marriage (s)Place of Marriage(s)Spouse's Name(s)SourceNotesDate of Issue
RoeRobert K.20 Sep 1928Kansas City KScremated Fannie W.Lebo Enterpriselived in Lebo 30 years; moved to St. Louis where he had a RR accident and caused the loss of both limbs--bro in-law of E. Traylor & Albert Baumgardner04 Oct 1928
RobertsOliver02 Oct 1928Topkea KS Emporia KS23 yearsEmporia KSR. G. RobertsLebo Enterprisebro of Mrs. Glen Blue04 Oct 1928
McCulloughBuddy' Paul Edward04 Oct 1928Independence KSLincolnLebo KS01 Jun 1925Moline KSJ. H. McCulloughLebo Enterprisedied of septicaemia11 Oct 1928
BazilHettie Victoria25 Dec 1928Kansas CityKey WestLebo KS10 Aug 1876Georgetown CO-- Haffner 2 Apr 1896Amos BazilLebo Enterprise3 Jan 1929
HazelteenWillard Dean26 Dec 1928Burlington IA *16 May 1927John HazelteenLebo Enterprise*1y 7m 10d3 Jan 1929
AntrimGeorge1 Jan 1929Strawn KS 13 Jun 1851Logansport INLarkin W. AntrimElizabeth10 Oct 1872 Sarah Jane Souders (d. 8 May 1920)Lebo Enterprise 10 Jan 1929
HammanCoonJan 1929Strawn KS 89 yrs Lebo Enterprise10 Jan 1929
HollowayW. C.Jan 1929Tulsa OK Lebo Enterprise['for many years owned the Enterprise']10 Jan 1929
HyltonJames Matthew30 Dec 1928Lebo KS 4 Apr 1919Kelso KSSamuel HyltonViola Lebo Enterprise10 Jan 1929
OwensRosellaJan 1929Emporia KS Efton OwensLebo Enterprise 10 Jan 1929
ThomasWilliam N.10 Jan 1929Lebo KSLincolnLebo KS12 Nov 1853Pontbrenteulu Carmarthenshire So. WalesDavid ThomasMargaret --30 Apr 1884Hartford KSAnne MosesLebo Enterprisebrother os Thomas J. Thomas17 Jan 1929
ProtheroeAubrey David15 Jan 1929HumboldtHighlandPittsburg KS20 Oct 1884Arvonia KSWilliam ProtheroeKate24 Nov 1910Columbus KSBertha J. WilsonLebo Enterprisecar/train wreck17 & 24 Jan 1929
JonesJohnJan 1929Chicago IL Lebo Enterprisenephew of W. W. Roberts & J. P. Jones; sisters are Mrs. Norm Pickens & Mrs. Irvin Ott24 Jan 1929
LoomisW. E.Jan 1929Reading KS Lebo Enterprisebrother to Mrs. Lucy Maloney24 Jan 1929
Henline(Mrs.)Jan 1929Great Bend KS 82 yrs Lebo Enterprisesister of Mrs. C. F. Mitchell24 Jan 1929
HeflinLoa Fay20 Jan 1929Emporia KS 20 Jun 1925Madison KSL. H. Heflin Lebo Enterprisegranddaughter of Mrs. Martha Heflin resident of Lebo KS24 Jan 1929
RichChristy W.19 Jan 1929Hartford KSHartfordHartford KS Lebo Enterprisedied of hydrophobia24 Jan 1929
BurgerSusan C.17 Jan 1929Checotah OKBowmanCoffey Co. KS6 Aug 1851Springfield ILJ. B. ThayerFanny Clark4 Sep 1872 Henry Burger (d. 6 Jun 1910)Lebo Enterprise 24 Jan 1929
SiebuhrAugust F.27 Jan 1929Lebo KSLincolnLebo KS4 Mar 1890Lebo KS L. SiebuhrLebo Enterprise 31 Jan 1929
GivensKenneth Wayne9 Jan 1929Kirby WYRiversideThermopolis WY*6 Dec 1928 Simon Louis Givens Lebo Enterprise3m 3d31 Jan 1929
TilfordGeo.Jan 1929OhioKey WestCoffey Co. KS Lebo Enterprisefather of Cash & Will Tilford7 Feb 1929
Embry(Mr.)Jan 1929Sharp KS Lebo Enterpriseson of Mrs. Siebuhr7 Feb 1929
Wolgomuth [14 Feb 1929]Hartford KS Lebo Enterprise14 Feb 1929
Mayerinfant son8 Feb 1929Lebo KS 8 Feb 1929Lebo KSCharley Mayer Lebo Enterprise14 Feb 1929
StephensDavid22 Feb 1929Arvonia KSArvoniaArvonia KS1 Jan 1845Carmathinshire South Wales 26 Dec 1866Youngstown OHElizabeth WilliamsLebo Enterprise28 Feb 1929
CampbellJane14 Feb 1929Kansas City MOMt. Moriah MasonicKansas City MO James Campbell (d. 23 Nov 1928)Lebo Enterprisecame to US in 188328 Feb 1929
HarrisHarlan Jessie1 Mar 1929Albuquerque NMKey WestCoffey Co. KS12 Nov 1907 T. J. HarrisLebo Enterprise7 Mar 1929
BallElvira7 Mar 1929Strawn KSLincolnLebo KS11 Apr 1877IN-- Harris INW. A. Ball (d. 24 Feb 1928)Lebo Enterpriseonly 1 child born; died at 18 mnths7 & 14 Mar 1929
JonesAlbert George6 Mar 1929Garden City KSLincolnLebo KS4 Jan 1878Arvonia KSJ. A. Jones (d.)(Mrs.) J. A. Jones (resident of Lebo KS 1929)21 Feb 1907 Annie LohmeyerLebo Enterprise14 Mar 1929
RichardsonW. J. (Mr.)8 Mar 1929w of Waverly KS 69 yrs Lebo Enterprise14 Mar 1929
BrewerWilliam S.Mar 1929 Lebo Enterpriseformerly lived on the Doc Connelly farm south of Lebo14 Mar 1929
MaughmerFred (Mrs.)Mar 1929Kearney MO Lebo Enterpriseaunt of Mrs. Courtney14 Mar 1929
FilkinMinnie Maud17 Mar 1929Emporia KSLincolnLebo KS13 Apr 1890 S. J. King30 Jan 1907 Harry J. FilkinLebo Enterprise 21 Mar 1929
BurtonJ. M. (Mrs.)20 Mar 1929Olathe KSLincolnLebo KS28 Mar 1866Whitesboro TXBenjamin LigonElizabeth --24 Apr 1882 John M. BurtonLebo Enterprise 28 Mar & 11 Apr 1929
ForbesByronMar 1929Macksville KSKey WestCoffey Co. KS John Forbes1.
2.		Lebo Enterprisesuicide21 Mar 1929
HuttonIda25 Mar 1929Los Angeles CA Pomona KS1871 Charles HumphreyMary Louise -- Conway HuttonLebo Enterprise 28 Mar & 4 Apr 1929
JonesRobert29 Mar 1929Reading KSReadingReading KS11 May 1836Carndolbenman Caernarvonshire North WalesWilliam JonesEllen --29 Dec 1868Aurora ILAnnie Davies (d. 20 Jan 1914)Lebo Enterprise 4 Apr 1929
CriquiPeter30 Mar 1929n.e. of Olivet KSAlpine Osage Co. KS5 Aug 1859Alsasce France 23 Jan 1879Theresa RothLebo Enterprise 4 Apr 1929
SmithGeorge A. 'Allison'3 Apr 1929Kansas City MO Ottumwa KS31 Oct 1849Terre Haute INJames SmithCatherine1869 Harriet VelinkLebo Enterprise 4 & 11 Apr 1929
HowardJ. A. (Mr.)Apr 1929Sidney IA Lebo Enterprisefather of Mrs. N. R. Kirkham18 Apr 1929
McYoldreckTom18 Apr 1929Pocatello ID Buffalo NY -- SnyderLebo Enterprisekilled by train; wife is sister to Snyder Bros.25 Apr 1929
LawlerMichael18 Apr 1929Pueblo COCatholicNeosho Rapids KS15 Aug 1835 Feb 1858Cincinnati OHMary Machler (d. Jul 1921)Lebo Enterpriselists 2 daus & 4 sons25 Apr 1929
GeorgeLee D.16 Apr 1929Fowler COLincolnLebo KS12 Jul 1859Saline Co. MOJames GeorgeMary Lebo Enterprisekilled by train; bro of B. F. George & sister Mrs. J. N. Morrison 18 & 25 Apr 1929
WilliamsJohnApr/May 1929 Ottawa KS Lebo Enterprisenephew is Clarence Williams; niece is Mrs. Cora Bazil2 May 1929
McCullochJohn Henry8 May 1929Towanda KS 4 Mar 1857St. Clair Co. IL 9 Aug 1888MOMartha Jane JacksonLebo Enterprise 16 May 1929
RobertsW. (Mrs.)Apr/May 1929 Emporia KS W. RobertsLebo Enterprise 7 May 1929
SchraederGlen19 May 1929Emporia KS Lebo Enterprisedied by being hit in head with a pitched ball23 May 1929
SterbenzM. J. (Mrs.)31 May 1929Olpe KSCatholicOlpe KS Lebo Enterprise6 Jun 1929
MillerAubrey (Mr.)5 Jun 1929Emporia KS Lebo Enterprisekilled by train; 6 Jun 1929
MillerAubrey (Mrs.)5 Jun 1929Lebo KS Lebo Enterprisekilled by train; died on way to Emporia hospital6 Jun 1929
SmallJohn3 Jun 1929Osage City KSOsage CityOsage City KS25 Jul 1837Dark Co. OH 20 Aug 1856Pribble Co. OHMargaret Randall (d. 1904)Lebo Enterprise 6 Jun 1929
DaviesDavid Lewis14 Jun 1929 Key WestLebo KS25 Mar 1849Tir Bach near Llangadock Carmarthen Shire South Wales 23 May 1874Emporia KSRachel HowellsLebo Enterprisecame to US in 1870; nice obit20 Jun 1929
WoodworthKingsley Ralison6 Jul 1929Neosho Rapids KSLincolnLebo KS15 Apr 1854Asptabola Co. OH Lebo Enterprise4 sis & 1 bro; Pg 411 Jul 1929
NorrisGrace13 Jul 1929Santa Monica CA -- IronsWillett NorrisLebo Enterprise 18 Jul 1929
JacobLaura B.24 Jul 1929Neosho Rapids KS 25 Jun 1857near Woodstock OH-- Smith Henry Jacob (d. 5 Oct 1926)Lebo Enterprisedied at home of her daughter Mrs. John Bollinger1 Aug 1929
DavisRobert Evan9 Aug 1929Emporia KSEvergreen 13 years(foster) J. W. Lewis(foster) Mrs. J. W. Lewis Lebo Enterprise15 Aug 1929
WaiteEzra M.18 Aug 1929Emporia KSLincolnLebo KS20 May 1864Summit Co. OHA. L. WaiteMary S. --19 Apr 1891near Lebo KSIda L. ChalmessLebo Enterprise 22 Aug 1929
ChaneyWillis Madison4 Sep 1929Emporia KSLincolnLebo KS18 Apr 1855Clay Co. MOHiram ChaneyMartha Ann --24 Dec 1880Belton MOMary Belle Jasper (d. 1890)Lebo Enterprise 5 & 12 Sep 1929
NickelGeorge17 Oct 1929Nevada IANevadaNevada IA24 Aug 1857Germantown WI 1878Osage City KSNannie Burton (d. 1918 in CO)Lebo Enterprisevery nice obit17 Oct 1929
KimbellMary J.27 Oct 1929Osage City KS 21 Apr 1859Aberdare South Wales-- Jones 5 May 1881Thomas KimbellLebo Enterprisecame to US in 1863; Arvonia in 186931 Oct 1929
GirardHarryOct 1929Olivet KS Lebo Enterprisesuicide--18 Oct--took several days to die31 Oct 1929
HenrySarinda Ellen Martin30 Oct 1929Lebo KS 20 Sep 1866Kahoka MO 1. 1882
2. 1912		1.
2. Emporia		1. John B. Lasure
2. John Henry		Lebo Enterprise 31 Oct & 7 Nov 1929
JonesDavid Osbourn9 Nov 1929Los Angeles CA Lebo Enterprisebro of W. W. Jones & Mrs. Cleo Miller14 Nov 1929
HolmanMary14 Nov 1929Arlington KS Lebo Enterprisedied at home of her daughter Mrs. Perry Shnelle; early pioneer of Coffey county14 Nov 1929
MeyersFred11 Nov 1929Ottawa KS Lebo Enterpriseformer resident of Section Comm of Coffey Co.21 Nov 1929
PickensCharles EdwardNov 1929 LincolnLebo KS10 Jun 1863Louisville OHEphraim PickensAmanda --22 Jan 1890 Margaret Ellen GriffithLebo Enterprise 28 Nov 1929
PiperSadie Myrtle26 Nov 1929Emporia KSLincolnLebo KS29 Jul 1884Lebo Creek Coffey Co. KSC. H. CombesMary --7 Apr 1903 Waltz R. PiperLebo Enterprised-in-law of Johnathan Piper of Soldiers Home in Dodge City KS28 Nov & 5 Dec 1929
DodgeLeRoy (Mrs.)08 Dec 1929Neosho Falls KSLincolnLebo KS Lebo Enterprise12 Dec 1929

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