Obituaries

Anderson, Grace (Thompson)
Jackson County Clipper, September 19, 1966
Grace Thompson Anderson, 2nd youngest in the 8 children of the Pioneer family of Jane and Daniel Thompson was born April 6, 1881 at Soldier, Kansas, and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Galen Ewing in Grate Bend, Kansas, Sept. 19, 1966, at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 13 days.
She received her education in Soldier schools. All of her life was spent in Soldier. She was a member of Soldier Christian Church.
On June 14, 199 she was united in marriage to Bert Anderson. To this union five children were born, one of which died in infancy, Her husband preceded her in death on June 25, 1944.
Survivors include two daughters: Mrs. June Reed, Soldier, Kansas, and Mrs. Ula Ewing, Grate Bend, Kansas and two sons: Glenn and Paul Anderson both of Holton, Kansas. Nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at the Mercer Funeral Home on September 21, 1966 at 2 p.m.
Rev, Clarence Tucker officiated. Organ music was furnished by Mrs. Larry Zwonitzer, Pallbearers were Gary Anderson, Ronald Anderson, Greg Anderson, Dale Reed, Jerry Reed, and Terry Ewing. Interment was in the Soldier Cemetery.
Posted by Georganna Thompson Tilson <Georgannat@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Baber, Ada Clare
Ada Clare Baber was born near Clifton, Kansas, October 25, 1883. Her early life was spent in north central Kansas, where her father was pastor of variouscharges in the United Brerthern Church. On September 13, 1913, she wasmarried to Saren Christian Sarensen of Netawaka, where she lived for nearly50 years, until because of failing health , she moved to the White Way RestHome at Wetmore, Kansas. There she passed away on July 2, 1963. Mr. Sarensen had preceded her in death on February 26, 1941.
She is survived by all four of her children: two sons, Noel A. Sarensen of Netawaka, and Stuart C. Sarensen on Wichita; and two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Shirley) Carson of Mission, and Mrs. F. W. (Ruth) Shull of Glasco. Also surviving are two brothers, Ernest M. Baber of Denver, Colorado, and Carroll P. Baber of Topeka, one sister, Mrs. Lee Fletcher of Boston, Massachusetts; and 12 grandchildren. Two brothers, Ray E. and Harold E. Baber preceded her in death.
Before her marriage, Mrs. Sarensen was a teacher, and taught in the Netawaka Public Schools. She was a member of the Netawaka Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the Women's Society of Christian Service. She also belonged to the Home Circle Club and to the Netawaka Women's Republican Club.
Mrs. Sarensen's chief interest lay in her home and family. As long as her health permitted, she enjoyed visiting in the homes of her children and sharing their family life. She was a true mother in the finest sense of the word.
Funeral services were conducted July 5 by the Reverend Duane Parker of the Methodist Church in Netawaka, with interment in the Netawaka Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Alan Artwater, Charles Artwater, Albert Gerhardt, Andrew Dieckman, T.J. Christensen and Charley Beam.
Organ music was furnished by Erma Beam. Flowers were cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hallauer, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Christensen, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Spiker, Mrs. Albert Abel, Mrs. Alan Artwater and Mrs. Clarence Jones.
Posted by Anonymous <BigBlueCVD@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Daugherty, Dawson
The Holton Recorder, Dec. 11, 1924
Dawson Daugherty was born in Sullivan County, Illinois in 1864 and died at Stormont Hospital in Topeka, Kansas, Nov. 26, 1924, age 60 years, 3 months, and 16 days.
Mr. Daugherty came to Jackson County in 1896 and located on the reservation where he met and later married Miss Ora Levengood. To this union was born 2 children, Mrs. Helen Niles and Mrs. Margaret Mc Lane, both of Mayetta, Kansas.
Besides his children, he leaves to mourn his loss, 4 grandchildren, Paul and Pauline Niles, and Galin and Dawson McLane; three sisters and 4 brothers, Mrs. Rhoda Trosper of Morland, Kans., Mrs. Margaret Davis of Solomon, Kans., Mrs. Lucina Magers of Mayetta, Kans.; The brothers are, Oran, James and Ruban Daugherty of Holton, and one half-brother, Joseph Martin of Shannon Springs, Kans. and a host of friends.
Card of Thanks
We desire to thank the friends and neighbors for their sympathy and kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our dear father.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Niles and family
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McLane and family
Posted by Jennifer Wathen <dakota@tecinfo.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Daugherty, Margaret
The Holton Signal, May 4, 1911
Mrs. Margaret Daugherty of Holton was born in Illinois, April 18, 1841 and died at the home of her son and daughter, John and Mary M. Daugherty near Holton, April 16, 1911, age 70 years.
Mrs. Margaret Daugherty became a member of the Christian Church at the age of 17, in Missouri. She was united in marriage to Mr. Alkade Martin in 1853. To this union, two sons were born, John and Joseph. John was called to the celestial home at the age of 18 months, Joseph lives in Wallace County, Kansas.
Mr. Alkade Martin served in the war, dying while there of typhoid fever. After Mr. Martin's death, she lived a widow for several years, and then was united in marriage to Dawson G. Daugherty. To this union, ten children were born: 5 boys and 5 girls. Miss Mary M. Daugherty, Mrs. Sinda A. Magers, John Daugherty, Orrin Daugherty, James S. Daugherty, Dawson S. Daugherty, who live near Holton. Mr. Reuben Daugherty of Wallace, Kans.; Mrs. Maggie Davis of Colorado Springs, CO., Mrs. Anna Nelson of Randolph, Kans., and Mrs. Rhoda J. Trosper of Morland, Kansas.
Her husband, Dawson G. Daugherty died Dec. 26, 1896, since which time she has lived with her children until she was called to her heavenly home, the golden cord is broken, the silken strings loosened, the smiling welcoming angels have opened wide the pearly gates and called Mrs. Daugherty to her celestial home. Silently, she sleeps at Holton. But while she's gone, her influence will be lasting in the community in which she has lived. Her memory will live in the minds of her friends and her loss will be mourned as few have ever been.
The funeral took place at the Holton Cemetery, where she was laid by her husband's side. She leaves 11 children to mourn her loss and a host of friends.
Oh Father in thy wisdom, soothe the heart stricken relatives and friends and visit the home in thy kindness, made desolate and sorrowful by her death. Teach them to follow the sweet lesson, exemplified by the noble Christian life of this womanly woman and when earth's pilgrimage is over, reunite this loving family circle so ruthlessly broken by a mother's death.
A Friend
Posted by Jennifer Wathen <dakota@tecinfo.com> on Sun, 13 Sep 1998

Daugherty, Reuben
the Holton Recorder, 1 June, 1942
Reuben Daugherty, 68, old time citizen of Holton, passed away Tuesday evening at the Holton Hospital. Funeral services were held at the Gabel and McAsey Funeral Home Friday morning. Burial in the Holton Cemetery.
Posted by Jennifer Wathen <dakota@tecinfo.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Dove, DeVere, Sr.
Newspaper unknown, 1985
Holton -- DeVere Dove, Sr., 89, Holton, died Thursday. Nov. 7 at a Holton hospital. Mr. Dove was owner and operator of Dove Motors, Chrysler-Plymouth, at Holton. He was a veteran of World War I. He was born Dec. 29, 1895, at Soldier, the son of John and Rachael Clements Dove. He lived in Topeka 20 years and in Holton the past 40 years. Mr. Dove was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church at Holton and was a Paul Harris Fellow of the Holton Rotary Club. He also was a member of Topeka Lodge No. 17, AF&AM. Scottish Rite bodies and Arab Shrine, all in Topeka.
He was married to Alice Elizabeth Brumley in 1920 at St. Joseph, Mo. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Dixie Dove Glenn, Chicago. Ill.; a son, DeVere Dove, Jr., Hoisington, four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Holton Hospital Memorial Fund, Holton 66546.
Posted by Georganna Thompson Tilson <Georgannat@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Dove, Walter
Newspaper unknown, 1969
Holton - Walter Dove, 89 Holton, died early Tuesday in a Topeka nursing home, where he had been for three years. He was born Sept. 14, 1870, in St Clair, and lived at Holton many years. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Delia Masonic Lodge. A brother, DeVere Dove, Holton, Survives.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Bucks Grove United Methodist Church 14 miles west of Holton. Burial will be in Bucks Grove Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home at Holton is in charge of arrangements.
Posted by Georganna Thompson Tilson <Georgannat@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Ewing, Elsie
Newspaper unknown, Thursday, July 2, 1964
Soldier -- (Special) Mrs. Elsie Viola Ewing, 78, Soldier, died Monday in a Holton hospital. She was born June 19, 1886, at Soldier and spent all her life in the Soldier community. She was a member of the Methodist Church and Royal Neighbors Lodge, both at Soldier. Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Doris Levick, Wetmore and Edna Burnett, Hiawatha: two sisters, Mrs. Mary Sigg, Soldier, and Mrs. Elizabeth Manuel, Seal Beach, Calif., a brother Walter Johnson, Soldier; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Methodist Church at Soldier with burial in Soldier Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home at Holton in in charge of arrangements.
Posted by Georganna Thompson Tilton <Georgannat@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Ewing, James Miller
Newspaper unknown, 1960
James Miller Ewing, 88 of Soldier, Kansas, passed away at his home Monday evening, April 4, 1960. He was born in Ford County, Illinois, March 20, 1872 and had lived in Kansas and Nebraska for the last 74 years. He was a member of the Methodist church. He had just recently received his 50-year Masonic pin. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow, Mrs. Elsie Ewing of the home, two daughters, Mrs. Doris Levick of Wetmore, Mrs. Edna Burnett of Hiawatha, two brothers Jesse Ewing of Soldier, Andrew Ewing of Madison, Conn. One sister Mrs. Hattie Thomas of Farwell. Texas, four granddaughters and one great granddaughter. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Wednesday, April 6, at 2 p.m. Services were conducted by Rev. Caskey. Music was furnished by Claude and Clyde Rieschick. Accompanied by Mrs. William Coverdale. Casket bearers were: Clyde White, Ed Swain, Jess Sproul, Chris Barertch, George Robinson, Herman Myer. Burial was in Soldier Cemetery, Soldier Masonic Lodge held grave side services with Clyde White in charge.
Posted by Georganna Thompson Tilton <Georgannat@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Fairbank, J. Otho
Topeka Capital-Journal, Wednesday, August 25, 1971
Wichita -- J. Otho Fairbank, 75. Wichita, died Monday at a Wichita hospital after a long illness.
He was born Sept. 23, 1895, in Jackson County, He lived in Wichita the past 37 years and formerly lived in Topeka. He married Ine Cottindatterin 1917 at Holton, she survives. Other survivors include a daughter; Mrs Florance Wray, Wichita; a brother.
Posted by Georganna Thompson Tilson <Georgannat@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Fisher, Fred
Newspaper unknown, 1985
Fred M Fisher, 83, Holton, died Tuesday, July 30, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Fisher was a retired farmer and stockman. He was born July 2, 1902, at Soldier, the son of John H. and Hulda Thompson Fisher. He lived in the Bucks Grove community south of Soldier before he moved to Holton 12 years ago.
Mr. Fisher was a member of the Bucks Grove United Methodist Church.
He was married to Cleo I. McKinsey Feb. 1, 1928 at Holton. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter. Mrs. Dixie Allen, Topeka; a brother Glenn Fisher, Wichita: four grandsons: and two great-grandchildren.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton Burial will be in Bucks
Grove Cemetery south of Soldier. Contribution may be made to the Fred Fisher Memorial
Fund yet to be designated by relatives and sent in care of Denison State Bank Holton.
Posted by Georganna Thompson Tilson <Georgannat@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Fisher, Mary (Dove)
Newspaper unknown, 1961
Holton - Mrs. Mary Dove Fisher, 75 life long Holton resident, died Tuesday in a Topeka Hospital after an extended illness. Born Sept. 12, 1886 at Holton, Mrs. Fisher was a former Jackson County schoolteacher and member of Soldier Methodist Church. Her husband Adam Fisher died in 1943.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Freda Walker, 1013 W. 10th, Topeka; one sister Mrs. Bessie Johnson, 3306 E. 21st. Topeka; three brothers, Walter Dove 2020 Topeka Ave., Topeka, Ira Dove, La Puente, Calif., and DeVere Dove, Holton.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Padden Funeral Home with burial in Holton Cemetery.
Posted by Georganna Thompson Tilson <Georgannat@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Hursh, Benjamin Franklin
The Holton Recorder, Thur. Jan. 9, 1930
Benjamin Franklin Hursh, son of Peter and Sarah Hursh, was born in Lewisburg, Penn., March 26, 1836. He united in marriage with Kate Irvine Wilson of Lewisburg, Penn., March 27, 1861. To this union were born three sons: William Francis, who died at the age of three years, Francis Wilson, who died near Osceola, MO., in 1914, and Guy L., now residing at Topeka. His wife died in 1919 and is buried in the Holton cemetery. He leaves surviving him his son and eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
In 1881 he moved with his family from Pennsylvania, where he had for many years engaged in the mercantile business, to Atchison county, Kansas, and there engaged in farming. The rest of his life was spent in northeast Kansas, except for a short time spent in Oklahoma.
During the Civil War he served as a civilian in the Commissary and Quartermaster departments. For many years he was a very active member of the Presbyterian church.
He departed this life January 4, 1930, at the age of 93 years, 9 months and 8 days. he was a kind and loving husband and father and an upright and honorable man.
Funeral services were conducted from the funeral home Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. R.F. Porter in charge. Burial was made in the Holton cemetery.
Posted by Forrest Fothergill <ffothgil@ecentral.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Hursh, Katherine Irvine (Wilson)
The Holton Recorder, Thur. Feb. 13, 1919
Katherine Irvine Wilson, daughter of Francis and Mary K. Wilson, was born in Lewisburg, Union county, Penn., July 20, 1838. She was united in marriage with B.F. Hursh, at Lewisburg, March 27, 1861. To this union were born three children William F., who died in early childhood; Francis W., who died at Osceola, Mo., June 8, 1914; and Guy L., of this city. She died at her home in Holton, Feb. 10, 1919, aged 80 years, 6 months and 20 days.
Mrs. Hursh was educated in the Young Ladies' Seminary and Bucknell University, both of Lewisburg, Penn. She was a loving wife, a kind and devoted mother and a devout Christian. When a child, she united with the Presbyterian church and was a member thereof continuously until her death.
She is survived by her husband, B.F. Hursh; her son, Guy L. Hursh; eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and one brother, William L. Wilson, of Detroit, Mich.
The funereal was conducted from the home of her son, Guy L. Hursh, Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock, by Rev. John S. Martin, D.D., pastor of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. Frank E. Ryerson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Posted by Forrest Fothergill <ffothgil@ecentral.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Johnson, John Wesley
Newspaper unknown, 1904
John Wesley Johnson was born in McLean county, Illinois Jan 10th, 1836 and died Aug. 31st, 1904, age 68 years 7 month and 1 day. He was married in 1959 to Matilda Waltrip. To then were born nine children, two of whom died in infancy. Those who lived to years of muturity are Levi M. of Minden Mines, Mo., Leslie E. of Minco, I.T., Isabelle Hannum of Blaine, Ks., Elmer J. and Elsie A of Soldier, Fannie who died in 1892 and Cecil M who died in 1902.
With his family, Mr. Johnson moved to Ks. in 1891, where he has been in business in Soldier up to his last sickness. Mr. Johnson was known by many people and his familiar figure will be missed from our streets. In early life he united with the Baptist church and always head to that faith. He leaves his wife and daughter, Elsie alone in the home and all extend sympathy to them in their hours of loneliness and sympathy to them in their hours of loneliness and grief.
Posted by Georganna Thompson Tilson <Georgannat@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Johnson, Marion Edward
Newspaper unknown, date unknown
HOLTON - Marion Edward "Ed" Johnson, 96, Holton, died here Wednesday in a hospital where he was admitted Tuesday. He had been in Holton nursing home since last October. He was born Nov. 7, 1881, at Soldier and spent his live in Jackson County. He lived in Holton since 1943. Mr. Johnson was a member of First United Methodists Church at Holton. He lived in Holton since 1943. A daughter, Phylis Johnson, died in 1922. A son, Ross Edward Johnson died in 1972, and another daughter, Mrs. Vada Decker, died Feb. 12, 1978.
Survivors include a son Willis K. Johnson, Tulsa, Okla.: a brother, Todd Johnson, Topeka, six grand children and three great grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton. Burial will be in Soldier Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas Heart Association and sent in care of Dennison State Bank at Holton.
Posted by Georganna Thompson Tilson <Georgannat@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Magers, Isaac
The Jackson County Signal, Nov. 23, 1944
Isaac Magers was born at Des Moines, Iowa on May 5, 1852, and died at Holton, Kansas, Oct. 31, 1944 being 92 years, 5 months and 26 days old.
He grew to manhood at Marshalltown, Iowa, and came to Kansas in about 1873, when 21 years old. He took a homestead at McPherson, Kan. In these pioneer days he spent much time driving cattle over the old Chisholm trail to Iowa. He loved cattle and outdoor life and followed farming as a business.
He moved from McPherson, Kan., to Hebron, Nebr., In 1893 he was married to Lucina Daugherty, later they moved to Plato, Mo., and returned in fourteen years to Jackson County, Kan. The rest of his life was spent on the Indian reservation, southwest of Holton, until failing health compelled him to retire to town six years ago.
Besides the wife he leaves ten children: Edna Aikens, Washington state, Vernie Stringlas, Hutchinson, Kan.; Ella Roberts, Topeka, Kans.; Charles H. Magers, Payette, Idaho; Thomas Magers, Topeka, Kan.; Albert Magers, Wilsonville, Neb.; Francis Magers, (U.S. Navy) Alaska; Jessie Marshall, Emmett, Kan.; Roy Magers, Mayetta, Kan.; Dora Stringlas, Hutchinson, Kan. There are also forty grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
A son, Clarence, died in Oregon in 1924 and Carl of Holton in 1924.
The burial service was conducted from the Gabel-McAsey Mortuary on Nov. 5, 1944 by Rev. W.R. Reeves, of the First Baptist church. Miss Christina Stoll and Rose Jacobs sang accompanied by Mrs. Mercer. The pall bearers were Cecil Bowser, Ora Bowser, Geo. Taylor, Warner Coffin, Joe McClintock and Chas. Morrisey.
Burial was in the Holton cemetery.
Posted by Jennifer Wathen <dakota@tecinfo.com> on Sun, 13 Sep 1998

Magers, Lucina Amy
The Holton Recorder, Feb. 9, 1948
Lucina Amy Magers died at the home of her daughter, Ella Roberts in Centralia, Kansas, on Thursday, Jan. 29, at the age of 78 years, 2 mo's and 7 days.
Lucina Magers was the second of ten children born to Dawson and Margaret Daugherty of Holton, Kansas.
On Oct. 12, 1894, she was united in marriage to Isaac Magers at Hebron, Nebr. To this union was born 12 children, eleven of whom are living; six daughters, Verna and Dora Stringos of Hutchinson, Kans.; Jesse Marshall, Emmett, Kans.; Ella Roberts, Centralia, Kansas; Irene McClintock, Holton, Kansas; Edna Aikens, Kent, Wash.; and 5 sons, Roy Magers of Mayetta, Kans.; Tom of Topeka, Kans.; Henry of Payette, Idaho; Francis of Moses Lake, Wash.; and Albert of Montana.
Mrs. Magers was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 31, 1944 and by her son Carl on June 25, 1939. Besides immediate members of her family one sister, Mrs. Margaret Davis of Solomon, Kansas, 48 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren.
The funeral was held at the McAsey Mortuary on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Henderson of Hutchinson Kans. had charge of the services. Burial was in the Holton Cemetery beside her husband and son.
Active pall bearers were grandsons, Larry Marshall of Emmett, Edward Magers of Topeka, and Keith Magers of Junction City, and nephews, Dawson and Galen McClain of Holton, and Gary Wilson of Holton.
Posted by Jennifer Wathen <dakota@tecinfo.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

McCann, Elizabeth A. (Johnson)
Newspaper unknown, 1908
Elizabeth Johnson was born near LeRoy, Illinois, July 7, 1835, and died at her home in Soldier, Kansas, on Monday Oct. 26, 1908, after a long painful illness. May 17th, 1855 she was married to James R. McCann, and to this union were born nine children seven girls and two boys. One daughter died when young and one in womanhood, and the remainder of the children except one daughter attended the funeral which was held in the Christian church on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 28. Rev. Wykert delivered the sermon. In October 1869 Mr. and Mrs. McCann and family moved from Illinois to Kansas and have lived in or near Soldier for nearly forty years. None but those who have sat in the shadow of a great bereavement can justly weigh such a sorrow as this. Those who have gone down into the valley of suffering and stood for months by the side of a loved one, as hope after hope dropped away as the petals fall from a fading flower, know that such anguish cannot find solace in the tenderest, words. She who has gone forth could not be supported on her solitary path by any earthly friend. The husband, with a devotion few men are capable of, whose strength was given kindly and tenderly to this precious one, whose heroic devotion never faltered, could not detain her by the clasp of his earthly love. She has gone on and when we consider her great suffering we would not recall her if we could, but will remember her as a loving companion kind and watchful mother and true friend.
Survivors include a son Willis K. Johnson, Tulsa, Okla.: a brother, Todd Johnson, Topeka, six grand children and three great grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton. Burial will be in Soldier Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas Heart Association and sent in care of Dennison State Bank at Holton.
Posted by Georganna Thompson Tilson <Georgannat@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Olds, Mary Edna (Nuzman)
Mary Edna Nuzman was born at Soldier, Jackson Co. Kans., Nov., 20th 1879 and died June 2, 1906, aged 27 years, 6 months and twelve days. She was the oldest daughter of Lewis Nuzman, and sister of Arthur Nuzman; her mother died when she was a child. In her girlhood days she united with the M. E. church of which she was still a member. In May, 1903, she was married to John E. Olds who with one little daughter (Merle Olds Anders) is left to mourn her loss. Her sickness was short, only one week, and her death came as a great shock to her family and friends. The funeral services were held Saturday evening at 5 o'clock from the M. E. church, Rev. Rousey conducting the services. The pall bearers were six young ladies dressed in white with black hats and gloves. The casket was covered with flowers and all that was mortal was followed by an unusually large number of relatives and friends to whom Edna was held in high esteem. Hers was one of those kindly dispositions that always keep their friends. For the bereaved ones sympathy is expressed by all.
Card of thanks
Allow me to use space in the Clipper to express my heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends for their loving kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of my wife.
Yours respectfully, John E Olds
Posted by Betty N. Rhoda <bettylou@omnicast> on Sun, 13 Sep 1998

Plumb, Robert Alexander
Holton Recorder, late April 1919
Robert Alexander Plumb was born in Lawrence County, Missouri, Mary 29, 1846, and died at his home near Circleville, Kan., April 24, 1919, aged 73 years, 10 months and 25 days.
He grew to manhood in Missouri and in the spring of the trying days of 1863, he sought a new home on the free plains of Kansas, locating at Circleville. He afterwards moved to Holton and lived here for ten years.
He was married to Nancy L. McCans on Jan. 19, 1868. To this union were born six children, Charles N., who died in infancy; Max E., who dies at 7 years of age; C. Clinton, of near Circleville; Fred E., who dies at the age of 24; Margaret Abilene, now of Horton, and Robert A., still at the home farm. their mother dies June 6, 1889.
On Sept. 22, 1891, he was married to Anna Irby. To this union were born two children, both dying in infancy. On Feb. 8, 1911, she preceded him to the other world, leaving a host of friends earned by a beautiful Christian life of service.
On Nov. 26, 1912, he married Hattie Grier, of Seneca, Kan.
When a boy he united with the Methodist chruch and remained in close relation all his life, filling with credit every duty assigned him.
In 1881 he bought and located on the farm one-half mile west of the Pea Ridge church, and his life and family have been useful and active in all social and church affairs. Race prejudice was never know in his case, as the real man within overshadowed the outward appearance. He leaves three children and eight grandchildren to call him blessed. His funeral was conducted by his former pastor, M.G. Hamm, assisted by his present pastor, Rev. Franks, of Circleville. The many beautiful floral tributes faintly hinted as the love and esteem in which he was held. He was laid to rest in the Holton cemetery and will long be remembered as one of the best citizens and neighbors of the community in which he lived. Deep sympathy and real sorrow are expressed at his loss. M.G.H.
Posted by Susan Williams <midwest-pioneers@mailcity.com> on Sat, 26 Sep 1998

Pollock, Mrs. Effie
Newspaper unknown, 1969
Mrs. Effie Pollock, 83, 908 Kallam, died Monday in a Topeka hospital, where she was admitted Dec. 22 and underwent surgery the following day. She had a heart ailment.
She was born Oct. 21, 1886, at Soldier community before she moved to Topeka 42 years ago.
She was a member of Olive Hill Methodist Church west of Holton. Her husband, Thomas F. Pollock, died in 1962.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ileen Barns, Holton, Mrs. Vada Short, Sedona, Ariz. and Mrs. Barbara Pendleton 737 Crest Dr.; two sons Allan Pollock and Ivan Pollock both of Holton; 4 sisters, Mrs. William Vernon, Bloomington, Calif., Mrs. Myrtle Potter, Lovewell, Wyo., Mrs. Hazel Campbell, Holton, and Mrs. Hallie Ernest, Soldier; Two brothers, Oscar Fairbank, Circleville, and Otho Fairbank, Wichita: 12 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10;30 a.m. Wednesday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in Olive hill Cemetery west of Holton.
Posted by Georganna Thompson Tilson <Georgannat@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Rhoda, Donald Russell
Shelby Promotor, Thursday July 22, 1954
Funeral services for the late Donald Russell Rhoda were held this afternoon at the Community Methodist church with Rev. George Sanders officiating. Burial was in the local cemetery, with the Shelby Masonic Lodge conducting graveside services.
Don, who has been in poor health for the past two years, passed away at his home Monday evening following a sudden heart attack. He was born in Soldier, Jackson Co., Kansas January 5, 1900, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rhoda, who preceded him in death. His father passed away July 15, 1947 and his mother followed six months later, February 15, 1948.
He attended schools in Kansas and graduated from high school in O'Dell, Nebraska. A veteran of World War I, he entered the service in 1917. Prior to his arrival in Montana in 1923, he taught school in Kansas.
He and Irma Gunter were married at the Community Methodist Church in Shelby, Sep 2, 1923. They spent several years at various places in Wyoming, returning to Shelby in 1945. On August 1, 1945 they established the Rhoda Floral Co., which they have operated since.
The deceased was a member of Castle Rock Lodge No. 45 A.F. and A.M. of Midwest, WY., a Shriner and Royal Arch Mason as well as a member of B.P.O.E.
Recently at Bozeman, he was appointed District Representative for unit 11 of the Floral Telegraph Delivery and was to have taken office August1.
Surviving are his wife, Irma, a son, Donald Robert, and two grandchildren, Donna Roberta, age 8 and Brusan, age 2, all of Shelby.
Posted by Betty N Rhoda <bettylou@omnicast.net> Spokane WA on Sun, 13 Sep 1998

Rhoda, Nel
Shelby MT Promotor, 17 Feb 1948
Another of Shelby's pioneer residents passed on about 2 a.m. Sunday morning when Mrs. Nel Rhoda, wife of the late Frank Rhoda, died in the St. Mary's Hospital in Conrad.
Funeral sevices are scheduled for Thursday afternoon at the Community Methodist church and interment will be beside her husband in the local cemetery. Mr. Rhoda passed away on July 15, 1947, just seven months prior to the death of Mrs. Rhoda.
Mrs. Rhoda was born February 15, 1877 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas and was 71 years of age at the time of her death. She was united in marriage to Frank Rhoda on March 9, 1898. They lived at Lincoln, Nebraska for a number of years, then moved to Thermopolis WY before coming to Shelby.
The family moved to Shelby in 1923 during the start of the oil boom and have made their home here since that time.
Mrs. Rhoda who had been in failing health for a number of years worked incessantly at the green house on the north side.
About 10 days ago she became ill and her case was diagnosed as uremic poisoning Wednesday and she was taken to the Conrad hospital and failed to overcome the effects of the rapidly spreading poison.
Survivors include their only son, Don; one grandson, Don Jr., and one great grandchild, Donna Roberta, besides a host of friends and neighbors.
Posted by Betty N Rhoda <bettylou@omnicast.net> Spokane WA on Sun, 13 Sep 1998

Roby, Mable Laura (Thompson)
Newpaper unknown, 1954
Mable Laura Thompson, Daughter of Daniel and Jane Thompson was born May 31, 1883 in Soldier, Kansas and passed away at her home in Holton, on April 21 at the age of 70 years 1 month and 21 days. She was married to Simeon Roby in Holton, Kansas on July 26, 1910 and has lived in Jackson County all of her life.
She has been a member of the Methodist Church since her childhood and remained a faithful worker throughout her lifetime,
She was a member of the Overcomers Sunday School Class, Sew and So Club, Orchard Grove Club and American Legion Auxiliary.
She is survived by her husband Sim Roby of the home, one son Basil Lee and wife of Olathe, Kansas; two grandchildren, Janet and Terry Lee, three sisters, Mrs. Grace Anderson of Soldier, Kansas, Mrs. Nora Johnson, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Mrs. Hulda Fisher of Holton.
There are many nieces and nephews and a feast of friends will share this loss with the family. She was a good and conscientious woman, a devoted wife and mother and was held in the highest esteem, loved and respected by her family, relatives and friends.
Service was at Mercer Funeral Home Saturday, April 24 by Rev. A. Otis Beech, Mrs. Norma Osborn sang "In the Garden" and "God will take care of you".
Pallbearers were Allisen Thompson, Fred Fisher, William Jackson, Glenn Anderson, Paul Anderson, and Irvin Shelby.
Posted by Georganna Thompson Tilson <Georgannat@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Rudy, Elsa Angeline
Newspaper unknown, 1977
Holton - Mrs. Elsa Angeline Rudy, 78, Holton, died here Sunday afternoon in a hospital where she was admitted Sunday morning. Mrs. Rudy was a clerk at the Holton Post Office 20 years before she retired in 1963.
She was born Dec. 24, 1898 in the Soldier community, the daughter of John and Hulda Fisher.
She lived at Soldier before she moved to the Holton community 41 years ago.
Mrs. Rudy was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Rebekah Lodge, and Pilot Club, all at Holton. She also was a member of the auxiliaries of Holton Hospital and Mary L Blair Post No. 44 of the American Legion, both at Holton.
She was married to Ernest A. Rudy in 1918. He died in March 1932.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Hug. Holton; three sons, Ernest Rudy, Arlington, Texas, Keith Rudy, Dallas, Texas, and Lyle Rudy, Houston, Texas: two sisters, Mrs. Chelicia Shelby, Holton, and Mrs. Florence Jackson, Topeka: two brothers, Fred Fisher, Holton and Glenn Fisher Snobomish, Wash.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton. Burial will be in Soldier Cemetery. Contributions may be made in the Elsa Rudy Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives and sent in care of Denison State Bank at Holton.
Posted by Georganna Thompson Tilson <Georgannat@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Shelby, James
Holton Recorder-Express, Holton, Kansas, 17 August 1876, Page 8, Column 2.
James Shelby, living four miles Southwest of this city, and who has been very ill for some months past, died Tuesday evening and was buried yesterday. Several of Mr. Shelby's friends from this neighborhood attended the funeral.
[My note- This was Thomas and Nancy SHELBYs son James E-He died Tuesday, 15 Aug 1876- Surprised his Mother & brother, John Orr, are not mentioned- She & John and his family were living in the HH of a J.S. DALLAS, on the 1875 State census for Jackson County, Kansas]
Posted by Mrs. Judith A Trolinger <hoberta@hilconet.com> on Sun, 13 Sep 1998

Shelby, Nancy
Holton Recorder, Holton, KS, 26 Aug 1886, page 8, Column 4
Nancy Shelby was born in Pennsylvania, May 25, 1805 and died at her son's, five miles Northwest of Holton, August 8, 1886. She, in company with her parents when quite young, moved to Brown County, Ohio, and was married to Thomas Shelby, February 28, 1833. She and her husband both united with the M.E. Church in that place and remained constant members. They moved with their family in 1865, to Greene Co, Illinois, and thence to Jackson County, Kansas in 1870. Her husband died in 1873 and her son in 1876. Mother SHELBY was a great sufferer. Her funeral was preached at the Carmel School-house, Sunday, August 22, 1886. A large company of friends were present. Her remains rest in the cemetery on the parallel in this county.
[My note- This was Nancy GILLISPIE, she died at the home of her son John Orr SHELBY. Her husband Thomas was born in 1796 in PA and died 6 December, 1873 and is buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Netawaka Twp, Jackson Co, KS- Do not know if this is the same cemetery as Nancy's, nor do I know if an obituary would be available for Thomas.]
Posted by Mrs. Judith A Trolinger <hoberta@hilconet.com> on Sun, 13 Sep 1998

Shelby, Robert I., Sr.
Newspaper unknown, Aug 1990
Robert I. SHELBY Sr., 69, Falls Village, Conn., died Thursday, Aug 2, 1990, in a Sharon, Conn. hospital.
Mr. SHELBY was a grocer in Holton [KS] and later in California for 35 years before he moved to Connecticut 11 months ago. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
He was born Aug 24, 1920, at Holton, the son of Robert H. and Chelcia Agnes (FISHER) SHELBY. Mr SHELBY was a member of the United Methodist Church in Hacienda Heights, Calif.
He was married to Betty Jean FRAZEY May 9, 1942, at Holton. She died in October 1987.
Survivors include a daughter, Lynne SHELBY, Falls Village, CT, a son Robert SHELBY Jr, San Diego, CA; a sister, Doris ROUTH, Torrance, CA; two brothers, Paul SHELBY, Topeka, and the Rev. Donald SHELBY, Santa Monica, CA; and three grandchildren.
Services were at 1pm Monday in Mercer Funeral Home. Burial was in Holton Cemetery.
[Robert was the first son of Robert Henry and Hattie Ellen SHELBY- Robert H. was the son of Thomas Beam SHELBY and Ora Belle HANNUM]
Posted by Judith A Trolinger <hoberta@hilconet.com> on Sun, 11 Oct 1998

Shelby, Thomas Beam
Newspaper unknown, Oct 1949
Thomas Beam SHELBY, son of John Orr and Nancy Elinor (HOWLAND) SHELBY, was born in Carrollton, Green County, Illinois, December 31, 1866. He died in Manhatten, Kansas, October 3, 1949 at the age of 82.
His parents moved to Kansas in 1870 and settled in the Holton vicinity. He was married to Ora Belle HANNUM of Soldier, Kansas on September 9, 1891. They were parents of six children.
One son, Robert Henry, preceded him in death in 1940. His wife died December 14, 1918. Mr. SHELBY pioneered the Cherokee Strip in 1893 near Bison, Oklahoma. He returned to Kansas in 1911 and spent his remaining years in Jackson and Riley Counties. Since 1919, he has lived in and near Manhatten, Kansas.
During the past four years he has lived with his daughter, Mrs. Hattie HILL. He was a member of the Methodist Church at Soldier, Kansas since early manhood.
Surviving nearest relatives are five children: Mrs. Hattie HILL, Mrs. Irene PLUMBERG of Manhatten, Mrs. Gladys THOMPSON, of Wasego, Earl SHELBY of Edwardsville, and Jesse SHELBY of Waco, Texas. 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Posted by Judith A Trolinger <hoberta@hilconet.com> on Sun, 11 Oct 1998

Stephenson, Thomas Frederick
Newspaper unknown, 1964
Thomas Frederick Stephenson son of Euclid and Jane Stephens was born February 15, 1884 at Roundhead, Ohio and died October 1, 1964 at the age of 80 years.
With his parents, two brothers and one sister he came to Jackson County, Kansas in 1887 where the family made their home south of Soldier.
On October 17, 1906 he was united in marriage to Cora Bonson and moved to the Soldier Valley community where he lived until the time of his death. Tom's wife Cora proceeded him in death, August 10, 1938. He is survived by one sister, Edna Owen:of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Also many nieces, and nephews and other relatives and a host of friends, and other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Murcer Funeral Home Monday at 10:00 a.m. Oct. 5, 1964, Rev. Bill Bell officiating. Burial was in the Olive Hill Cemetery. Music was furnished by Mrs. Martha Bashni and Mrs. Bruce Woods. They were accompanied by Mrs. Chas. Haag.
Pallbearers were: Jess Cowger, Tom Osborn, Paul Fisher, Olin Wykert and Mrs. Clarence Beightel Jr., assisted with the flowers.
Posted by Georganna Thompson Tilson <Georgannat@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Thompson, Zara W.
Soldier Clipper, Wednesday April 4, 1951
Zara W. Thompson, son of Frank and Ollie Thompson, was born at Soldier, Kansas, passed away at the Creighton St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha, March 14, 1951. after four weeks of illness. He attained the age of 48 years, 7 months and 12 days.
He spent thirty years with the Union Pacific railroad in which he took much interest and pleasure in his work. He has always been faithful to his work and family. When a boy he was baptized in the Methodist church at Soldier. Kansas.
In August, 1924, he was married to Nellie Green of Lynden, Kansas. Four children were born to this union, three of whom survive.
Frank, his second son, preceded him in death in 1943. Surviving are his wife Nellie; two sons William L. of Beatrice, Nebr., and Duane of the home: a daughter, Joy Roberts of Eunice, La.; One granddaughter, Sherri Lynne Thompson of Beatrice.
Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Ollie Neese, Micigan Valley, Kansas; Twin sisters, Mrs. Corene Stromgren, of Michigan Valley and Mrs. Lorene Whalen of Osage City, Kansas; twin brothers, Earl and Carl of the home; Allison Thompson of Nortonville, Kansas; Ernest Thompson, Michigan Valley, Kansas, and other relatives too numerous to mention and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held from the Miller Funeral Home at Wymore, Nebraska, on Saturday afternoon, March 17, 1951 at 2;30 o'clock, Rev. Powell of Blue Springs officiating, with burial in Blue Springs, Neb. cemetery.
Posted by Georganna Thompson Tilson <Georgannat@aol.com> on Sat, 12 Sep 1998

Webb, Milton
1911 Kansas
Milton Webb was born in Madison Co. Ky., December 20, 1851. There he grew into manhood and on May 24, 1871, he was married to Miss Eliza Sewell of the same county, where they spent the early part of their married life, later moving to Illinois for a few years, and then to Kansas, where they spent several years on a farm near Holton.
Thirteen children came to bless this union. They are, John & Jesse Webb, Mrs. T. J. Lindsey and Mrs. Tom Ward, all of Holton, Bub Webb of Whiting, Charlie Webb & Mrs. Eva Pierson of Ohio, Thos. Webb and Mrs. Bertha Conner of Kentucky, Earl Webb of Mapelton Mo., Guy & William Webb who are both at home, and a son Jimmie that died several years ago.
Mr. Webb removed to Kentucky where his wife died April 29, 1901, leaving him with this large family of children. In February of 1902, Mr. Webb married Miss Lucy White of Witts Springs and to them was born one son, Houston Webb, aged 8 years. Two years ago last fall Mr. Webb returned to Kansas and settled near his former home. Last October he moved to the Kickapoo reservation near Whiting. About three years ago he embraced religion and spent the closing years of his life in faithful service for his master, never tiring of speaking words of praise and in trying to lead a better life. Mr. Webb has suffered much the past two years with cancer of the face, and during that time was never known to utter a word of complaint. He bore his suffering with true Christian faith and patience, for he often said, "It's the Lords will that I suffer this, and his will be done not mine, I am ready to go".
February 3, 1911 the summons came and he passed peacefully to rest, after having called his little son to his bed side telling him to "be a good little boy, and be good to Momma", and assuring his family and friends that he loved them all, and appreciated the kindness and help given to him during his long and painful illness. The funeral was held in the M.E. Church in Netawaka, February 4, at 1:30 pm conducted by the pastor, Rev.Landin, who preached a very appropriate sermon from the text, "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want". The six sons acted as pall bearers and the remains were laid to rest in the Netawaka cemetery.
Posted by Kevin <bpack@naxs.net> on Sun, 27 Sep 1998

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