Lincoln County Kansas Obituaries: Surnames starting with "Hi" to "Hu"Obituaries of Lincoln County Kansas
Surnames starting with
"Hi" to "Hu"
HILL --- Nannie
Lincoln Republican, Feb. 24, 1887
---February 17, 1887, Nannie Vandella, daughter of Stephen and [??] HILL, in the 13th year of her age. While the parents have lost a loving and obedient child her school has lost a bright scholar. Her gentle loving disposition won her many friends, who sympathise with the parents in their bereavement.
HINCKLEY --- Ann Jeanette (FOSTER)
The Barnard Bee, December 15, 1927
"Grandma HINCKLEY Passed Away"
Lincoln County and the state of Kansas lost one of its oldest pioneers in the death of Mrs. Ann HINCKLEY, which occured Monday morning at her home south of Barnard, Death came instantly and the deceased passed on without an instant of suffering.
Ann Jeanette FOSTER was born September 10, 1831, at Lyme Jefferson County, New York and moved to Ohio with her parents when 18 months old, settling in the woods about 40 miles south of Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland then was a village of a few hundred inhabitants.
She was married to Richard C. HINCKLEY on January 8, 1852 in Lafayette, Medina County, Ohio. To this union six children were born, two in Medina county, both of whom died in infancy. Later the family moved to Lorain County, Ohio, where four younger children, Harry L., Albro J., Nora and Lydia {TAYLOR} were born.
In 1880 after the death of her parents, who lived to the ripe age of 88 and 91 years, and who had made their home with her since her marriage, she moved to Lincoln county, Kansas, where she has lived for over 47 years.
She leaves 4 children, 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Spring Creek schoolhouse with Rev. G. Perrill in charge of the services. Burial was made in the Spring Creek Cemetery.
Note: This is not the whole obit. I had to delete some of it.
Submitted by: Robyn Osborn 153 Nth Broadway, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 robyn2@harborside.com
HINCKLEY -- Richard C.
Lincoln Republican, March 23, 1886
---Died, at his late residence very suddenly of apoplexy on March 19, Mr. R.C. HINCKLEY, aged 55 years 5 months and 7 days. The funeral services were held at Logan Center schoolhouse where a large crowd gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed.
The deceased was born in Vermont, August 12, 1830 from whence he emigrated to Westfield, Medina County, Ohio when a small boy where he continued to reside until his marriage with Miss A.J. FOSTER, who still survives him, when they removed to North Eaton, Loraine County, Ohio.
In 1862 he enlisted as teamster in the 103 Ohio volunteers and served three years, or until his regiment was mustered out. Mr. HINCKLEY and family came to Kansas, February, 1880, locating on Spring Creek.
The suddeness of his death has overwhelmed the wife, family, and friends with sorrow and excites the sympathy of the whole community. He was a kind husband, a loving and affectionate father, He made a profession of religion in his early years, united with the Disciple church, of which he was elder at the time of his death.
He labored in Sunday School as teacher and as superintendent, always willing and ready to do all he could in the up-building of God's kingdom. His desire was that those around him should have the same faith, and enjoy the same that he enjoyed. He was esteemed by all his neighbors and beloved by all who knew him. Amiable, he won all, intelligent, he charmed all, fervent, he loved all, and dead, he saddened all.
Submitted by Robyn Osborn 153 Nth Broadway, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 robyn2@harborside.com
HINDS --- Jacob A. HINDS
Lincoln County Beacon, May 28, 1885
---Thursday, May 28, 1885, at 11:30 a.m., in Lincoln Center, Kansas, Jacob A. Hinds, aged 22 years, late of Leon, Iowa.Mr. Hinds came from Iowa about four weeks ago, to visit with his brother, Judge S.O. Hinds, of this place, and other friends and relatives. He was in poor health and much of the time downcast in spirit, and in conversation lately his mind reverted to poison, and he once this week made inquiries of the clerk in his brother-in-law's (F.M. Kinney) drug store as to the effect of various poisons upon the system� Shortly before 11 o'clock today he was in Bertelson's shop and got shaved, and immediately went across the street to Mr. Kinney's drug store. When last seen alive he was in the back door of the drug store on his way out, and had a revolver, No. 44 calibre, belong to Mr. Kinney, in his hip pocket. After the lapse of about half an hour, Mr. Kinney and his clerk, Jules Luther, were startled by the report of a pistol in a small store room adjoining the drug store in the rear. They ran into the room and found Mr. Hind lying on his back � his hand, grasping the smoking pistol, lay across his breast. No cause assigned except despondency caused by ill health. Coroner's inquest this afternoon.
HINDS --- Mrs. HINDS
Lincoln County Beacon --- Thursday, October 8, 1880
---S.O. HINDS on Friday last received the sad intelligence of the death of his mother in Decatur County, Iowa the preceeding Tuesday. He has also learned that his father is very ill.
submitted by Bill and Diana Sowers (Note... We are not related to this person. We found this obit while looking through the paper.)
HOBBS --- Augusta Ann Hale HOBBS
Lincoln Sentinel-Republican, 6 July 1950
---Augusta Ann, eldest of twelve children was born to William and Elizabeth Hale in Harrison County, Missouri, on February 1, 1859 and her Spirit returned to Him who gave it on Sunday night, June 25, 1950. On December 19, 1878 she was united in marriage to Francis Marion Hobbs and in the spring of 1879 they moved to Kansas where they took a homestead in the Prairie Grove community--five miles east of Ash Grove, Kansas. Together they endured the hardships of the pioneers. Their home and hearth were blessed with six children, three sons and three daughters: Mrs. Clara Ann Spear, William Edmund, Mrs. Ida Spear, Leonard Francis, Charlie Irvin, and Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Jensen.Her husband and son Leonard preceded her in death as did her parents, three brothers and three sisters. After the passing of her husband, she moved from their homestead to establish her home in Lincoln where she resided until her health prevented her living alone; after which she made her home with her daughter Clara - Mrs. B. B. Spear - for most of the time until her death. She was wonderfully saved and later sanctified, and joined the Pilgrim Holiness church during the ministry of the Rev. M. M. Conrad. � Her life hath been long and eventful, and God saw that her work was completed, her mission fulfilled, so He called her Home at the age of 91 years, four months and 24 days. She had 22 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
HOBBS --- Francis Marion HOBBS
Lincoln Sentinel-Republican, 10 December 1914
---The many friends and acquaintances were shocked at the sudden and unexpected death of Mr. Frank Hobbs which occurred at his home, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1914.Mr. Hobbs had been sick only a few days and was not consider-ed in a serious condition, the ailment being something of the nature of neuralgia, but it worked it's way toward the heart and finally affecting the vital organs, causing instant death. Francis Marion Hobbs was born near Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, July 30, 1856. When a small boy his mother moved to Eagleville, Harrison Co., Mo. where he resided until the year 1879 at which time he came to Kansas and settled on a farm 14 miles N.W. of Lincoln Center, Kansas, remaining there until his death. Mr. Hobbs was united in marriage to Miss Augus-ta A. Hale in the year of 1878, and to this union were born six children. Three boys and three girls all surviving and whose names are as follows. Clara A. Spear, Wm. E. Hobbs, Ida M. Spear, Leonard F. Hobbs, Charles I. Hobbs and Mary E. Jensen, all of who were living near their father.The immediate relatives who remain to mourn Mr. Hobbs loss are his mother, Mrs. Mary Hale of Bentonville, Ark., a half brother, Jim Hale, his wife and six children. Mr. Hobbs died at the age of 58 years, 3 mos., 24 days.Funeral services were held at the home of the deceased, and, was in charge of Rev. W. H. Zook of Salina, Ks. The remains were laid away in Prairie Grove Cemetery.
HOCKADAY --- Clara Achterberg HOCKADAY
Lincoln Sentinel, Oct. 21, 1915
---Clara Emilie Henrietta Achterberg HOCKADAY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. ACHTERBERG was born in Lincoln, May [??] 1886, and departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1915, at her home in Santana, Kan., at the age of 29 years, 4 months and 19 days.The funeral services were held at Santana. She was a graduate nurse of University Training School in 1913 class. She was united in marriage to Dr. James Hockaday, Jan. 6, 1914.She is survived by her husband, a one-year-old baby boy, her parents and brother Will of Santa Cruz, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. A.L. SHRINER of Siloam Springs, Ark., and two brothers, Ben and Albert and sister Miss Laura of Lincoln.
HOCKENBERRY - Rebecca J.
Lincoln Sentinel-Republican, Jan. 18, 1940
--- Mrs. Rebecca J. HOCKENBERRY, the widow of James K. HOCKENBERRY, passed away at her apartment in the Smith home on Polk street at 5:00 o'clock Wednesday evening of last week, in Maysville, Mo.Mrs. HOCKENBERRY was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin WILKINS and was born Sept. 11, 1850, in St. Mary's, Ohio. She grew to young womanhood and was married there to James K. HOCKENBERRY. After their marriage they came to DeKalb county and established their home in the Woods community where they lived until the death of her husband in 1909.After his death she moved with her family to King City, and later to Maysville, where she has made her home for many years.She is survived by the following children: Mrs. William RIDDLE, Lincoln, Kansas; Mrs. Reuben GILBERT, King City; Mrs. T.A. RHUDY, Lincoln, Kansas; Mrs. Emma ALKIRE, Mrs. Stella GILBERT, Mrs. Maude ZUG, Mrs. Arlo PIKE, Maysville; Mrs. Geo. Shepherd, King City; James B. and Fred HOCKENBERRY of Pontiac, Michigan. She is further survived by one sister, Mrs. Martha KING of Limo, [sic] Ohio; 36 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.Burial was in the Winslow cemetery.Submitted by Tracee Hamilton (Note: no relation).
HOFFMAN --- Charles Edward HOFFMAN
Lincoln Sentinel, Oct. 21, 1915
---Charles Edward HOFFMAN, son of Rev. and Mrs. R.A. HOFFMAN, was born at Glen Elder, Kan., Oct. 2, 1880, and departed this life at his home in Salina Oct. 13, 1915.While attending the public school at Lincoln he enlisted in the Spanish American war, in Co. C, 22nd Kansas. Afterward he attended the Leavenworth High School. Later Charley took business courses at the Kansas Wesleyan Business College in Salina. For several years he engaged in the real estate business at Johnson, Syracuse and Salina.He had been afflicted with heart disease and dropsy for several years, and at many different times had suffered much. His last days and weeks were especially full of suffering but through it all he uttered no word of complaint.The interment took place at the Lincoln cemetery.
HOLL -- John [Johann] Georg HOLL
Lincoln Sentinel Republican, March 14, 1946
---John George HOLL, the third son of a family of eight sons and one daughter of Johann and Barbara Anna HOLL, was born August 11, 1850 in Oberpreuschwitz, Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany, and passed away at his home at Shady Bend. He was baptized in infancy and renewed his vows in confirmation in 1864 in the Evangelical Lutheran church at Bayreuth, Germany. He emigrated to America in march 1870, landing in New York April 9. He spent one year at Economy, Beaver county, Pennsylvania, and in the spring of 1871, the wanderlust took him west to Alton, Illinois, where he resided until 1873, when he brought his family to Kansas, settling on a homestead on Twelve Mile creek where he resided until death [note: the dates in this section are not correct. He moved to St. Louis in 1871, Alton in 1873 and Lincoln Co. in 1883]. On November 30, 1873, he was united in marriage to Theresa MUELLER at St. Louis, Missouri. This union was blessed with six children: George Louis, Christina Elizabeth, Jacob William, Leonhardt, John, Barbara Theresa and Harry Henry. His wife and two sons preceded him in death. His wife passed away April 6, 1931 and his sons, George L. and Leonhardt J., in early childhood. He leaves to mourn, besides his children, one son-in-law, Herman F. ACHTERBERG, one daughter-in-law, 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. The body was laid to rest in the Beverly cemetery, Monday, March 4, with the Rev. E. BICKEL officiating. He lived and died a Christian.
Submitted by Scott Holl, great-grandson (scottholl@earthlink.net)
HOLL -- Theresa HOLL
Lincoln Sentinel-Republican, April 16, 1931
---Theresa [Theresia] HOLL (nee MUELLER) was born August 3, 1854 in St. Louis, Missouri In1873 she entered into the holy estate of matrimony with John George HOLL, remaining his faithful wife until death, a period of 57 years. Into this wedlock were born six children, two preceeding their mother in death. Those that live to mourn her are: her husband, John George Holl, and children; Mrs. Herman [Christine] ACHTERBERG, Mr. Jacob Holl, Mr. Harry Holl, one daughter-in-law; Mrs. Harry [Martha WOLTING] Holl; one son-in-law, Mr. Herman ACHTERBERG; all of Lincoln, Kansas. Seventeen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Forty-eight years ago last March she and her husband moved to Lincoln county, livbing in this vicinity until death. She died after a short illness on April 6, reaching the age of 76 years, 8 months and 3 days. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 8, in St. Peter�s Evangelical Lutheran church, and the remains laid to rest in the Beverly cemetery, Rev. C. A. LOBITZ, officiated.
Submitted by Scott Holl, great-grandson (scottholl@earthlink.net)
HOLMAN --- Delia (SOWERS) HOLMAN
Lucas-Luray News --- August, 1997
--Memorial Services Scheduled-- A memorial service for Delia SOWERS HOLMAN will be held Sunday, August 31, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Senior Center, Rev. Donald Ray officiating. Inurnment will be in the Lincoln Cemetery.Mrs. HOLMAN was born July 14, 1901, in Osborne County, Kansas. She died July 5, 1997, at San Diego, California. [She was the daughter of William Spangler SOWERS and Mary DEEDS.]She was a Lincoln resident for over 70 years moving to San Diego in January of 1993. Mrs. HOLMAN was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a 50-year member of Lincoln Chapter #48, Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, in 1967.Survivors include a son, Donald Keith HOLMAN, Napa, California; a daughter, Joyce DONLEY, San Diego, California; 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
(submitted by Bill and Diana SOWERS, sixsunflowers@yahoo.com).
HORRY --- John Henry HORRY
Lincoln Sentinel-Republican --- September 4, 1930
---John Henry Horry was born April 8th, 1850 [sic-1852], in Lincolnshire, England.� He moved to Canada with his parents at the age of five years. They came to Kansas in the early 60's locating first at Lawrence then at Minneapolis. He was united in marriage to Hattie I. Cassell Sept. 29, 1880. To this union three children were born, one having died in infancy. He lived for a short time in Colorado, but spent the most of his life in Beverly, Kansas, where he held the position of postmaster for 28 years. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Lincoln, Kansas.� Was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and helped to build the Beverly M. E. church where he was a faithful worker as long as his health would permit. � The last three years of his life were spent at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bessie Tozier at Kansas City, Missouri, where he departed this life Aug. 28, 1930. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, one son, Roy Horry of Kansas City, Missouri, one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Tozier of Kansas City, Missouri, two sisters Mrs. Mary H. Raymour of Junction City, Kansas and Mrs. Carrie Markley of Loveland, Colorado. Six grand children, two great grand children and a host of other relatives and friends.
Submitted by John Matrow, gggnephew --- john.matrow@symbios.com
HOWARD --- Roland Dean HOWARD
Lincoln Sentinel-Republican, Thursday, September 3, 1936
---Ronand Dean HOWARD was born in Lincoln, Kansas June 29, 1916. He passed away at the City Hospital, August 31 at the age of 20 year, 2 months and 2 days. Roland had lived his entire life in Lincoln. He leaves to mourn his loss his father, John HOWARD; six brothers, Elmer, Tom, Clifford, Wayne and Melvin; two sisters, Mrs, Clara CHARD and Mrs. Viva FRANCES, all residents of Lincoln. Also many other relatives and friends. His mother, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church Tuesday., August 1 [sic! Must have meant Sept. 1] with Rev. B. S. BARTON in charge. Burial was in the Lincoln Cemetery.
submitted by Bill Sowers (Note... We are not related to this person).
HOWELL -- Arthur HOWELL, Sr.
Lincoln Sentinel-Republican, Thursday, August 7, 1969
--- Arthur HOWELL Sr., 56, Lincoln, died Tuesday at Asbury hospital [Salina, Kansas]. Born April 5, 1913 at Findlater, Saskatchewan, Canada, he was a longtime Lincoln resident and member of the Prairie Grove Church.
Survivors are the widow, Lola Ann; 5 sons, Arthur Jr., and Franklin, both of Lincoln; Daryle, Wellington, Doyle, Grand Island, Nebr., Lyle, Rye, Colo., and step - son, Robert JONES, Topeka; 2 daughters, Mrs. Cheryl LEPISTO, Shawnee Mission, and Vaudene HOWELL, Lincoln; 5 sisters, Mrs Sylvia RATHBUN, Neosho, Missouri., Mrs. Mattie TITSWORTH, Beloit; Mrs. Rena DARBY, 2012 Highland, Salina; Mrs. Millie TROMBLE, Lincoln; Mrs. Kittie FEGLEY, Newton; 2 brothers, Tom, Disley, Saskatchewan, Canada, and Sam, Mistaim, Saskatchewan, Canada; and 13 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 PM Thursday at the Hall Memorial Chapel, Lincoln, the Rev. Webb Hobb officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery, northwest of Lincoln, Kansas.
submitted by Robert "Buck" JONES, 5609 SW 23rd St., Topeka, Kansas,66614 rrjones@maci-mag.com
HOYER --- Dr. Theodore
---Dr. Theodore Hoyer, 80, professor of historical theology at the St. Louis Seminary for 32 years, died of a stroke Oct. 24, 1963 at Lutheran Hospital in St. Louis MO. Born Aug 22, 1883 in Spring Valley KS, he graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis MO in 1905 after preparatory training at St. Paul�s College, Concordia MO, and Concordia College, Fort Wayne IN. He held pastorates for seven years at Natoma KS, and 15 years at Emmaus Lutheran Church, Denver CO. He was vice-president of the Colorado District of the Lutheran Church -Missouri Synod from 1921-1927. Dr. Hoyer served for three years on the faculty of St. John�s College, Winfield KS. Dr. Hoyer joined the seminary staff in 1930, and during his tenure he taught some 3,500 students. He retired in 1962. Dr. Hoyer was known to hundreds throughout the church for lively doctrinal essays delivered at District and Synodical conventions and for numerous scholarly articles contributed to Concordia Theological Monthly. Dr. Hoyer was a member of the American Historical Association, American Church History Society, Lutheran Academy of Scholarship, American History for Reformation Research, Missouri Historical Society and Concordia Historical Society. He is survived by his wife, the former Pauline Aufdemberge, whom he married in 1907. Nine of their twelve children are still living. The surviving children include sons Rev. Robert, St. Louis; Prof. George, St. Louis; John, St. Louis; and Rev. Richard, Chicago; daughters Leonora Scheidt, Cincinnati; Dorothy Scharlemann, St. Louis; Louise Heinecke, Detroit; Ruth Meyer, Hawaii; and Marie Schroeder, Valparaiso IN. A daughter, Frieda and two sons, Walter and Gerhard, preceded him in death. Dr. Hoyer is also survived by 45 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services were conducted Oct 26 in Concordia Lutheran Church, Maplewood, Missouri. (This obituary is a composite of obituaries published in The Lutheran Witness on November 12, 1963, and in the Concordia Seminary newspaper. Theodore Hoyer�s father, J.H.F. Hoyer was pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Kansas from 1901-1920. His wife, Pauline, was the daughter of William G. and Elisabeth Aufdemberge, long-time residents of Lincoln County. Theodore and Pauline were married at St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln County. Submitted by Ellen Scheidt Eich.)
HUNT --- Ray
Lincoln Sentinel-Republican, March 21, 1940
---Ray John HUNT, son of John and Dora HUNT, was born near Barnard in the Pinon community, January 4th, 1905, and departed this life March 12, 1940, at his home in Lincoln at the age of 35 years, one month and 27 days. Ray spent his entire life in Lincoln county with the exception of three years spent in Scott county.He attended Sunday school and church at Pinon.On April [??], 1926, he was married to Lulu Marie Francisco. This union was blessed with three children, Larry Duane, aged six; Johnny Ray, aged two; and Judy Ann, six months.Besides his bereaved wife and children, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Dora Hunt of Lincoln; two brothers, Arthur W. of Modoc, Kansas, and [???]; three sisters, Mrs. Goldia BENDURE of Ashland, Ohio; Mrs. Ruth LARSEN and Mrs. Alma HINCKLE of Lincoln; a grandfather, Mr. Will HICKS of Beloit, Kan., and a host of other relatives and friends.Funeral services were held Sunday from the Congregational Christian church, Rev. B.S. BARTON in charge. Burial in the Lincoln cemetery.
HUNTER --- Mrs. Ellen (Nancy Ellen BOYLE HUNTER)
Lincoln Sentinel-Republican, 27 July 1939
Nancy Ellen BOYLE, daughter of Thomas and Mary BOYLE [LOWERS] was born on a farm near Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas on November 26, 1859 and departed this life, July 22, 1939 at the age of 79 years, seven months and 7 days.
She was united in marriage to John R. HUNTER on December 29, 1878. To this union seven children were born, two dying in infancy. Her eldest daughter, Viola died July 11th, 1922. Also her husband preceeded her in death, having passed away July 30th, 1924.
Mr. and Mrs. HUNTER lived on a farm north of Lincoln, Kansas for some years, moving into Lincoln in 1887. The family having lived at the same location in Lincoln up to the time of Mrs. HUNTER'S death. Mrs. HUNTER was a loyal and faithful member of the Christian church. She was truly a pioneer and did her part in making the town of Lincoln and the surrounding community. She leaves to mourn four children, Agnes RATHBUN, Salina, Robert HUNTER, Junction City, Adlai HUNTER, Hutchinson and Herbert HUNTER of Abilene, nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie [Elizabeth] GEYER, Scott City, Kansas and Minnie PATTERSON, Lincoln.
Funeral services were held from the Christian church Monday evening. Service in charge of R.R. Hendrickson, assisted by Rev. B.S. BARTON and male quartet. Interment was made in the Lincoln cemetery.
[Submitted by Lori Graff. NOTE: This is my great great aunt.]
HUNTER --- J. E.
Lincoln Sentinel-Republican, 13 June 1946
J.E. HUNTER, 83, Died Early Sunday At His Farm Home
Former County Commissioner from Second District Passed Away After a Brief Illness
J. E. HUNTER, one of Lincoln county's best-known citizens passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning at his home north of Lincoln. Death followed a heart attack. A resident of Lincoln county since 1877, Mr. HUNTER was aged 83 years at the time of his death. All of his life he had been a farmer, coming here from Iowa as a young man to farm in this locality.
In October 1884, Mr. HUNTER was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Jane BURKEPILE. Their marriage to 60 years was broken by Mrs. HUNTER's death August 15, 1945. They were the parents of 15 children, only one of whom, Arthur, preceded his parents in death.
Mr. HUNTER will long be remembered as one of the county's most influential citizens. Always interested in the welfare of his neighbors and friends, Mr. HUNTER unselfishly devoted much of his time to boosting good roads, improved farming methods and above all, better schools. For eight years, 1912 to 1920, Mr. HUNTER was a member of the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners, representing the second district. During his last term of office he served as chairman of the board.
Funeral services are to be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the Lincoln Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. W. Clyde WOLFE of Wilson. At the grave side in Minneapolis cemetery, members of the Barnard Masonic Lodge will conduct their commitment ceremony.
Mr. HUNTER's surviving children are: Mrs. Edith LITTLE, Ruth and Bertha HUNTER, Wayne HUNTER, all of the home; Will HUNTER, Mrs. Anna HART, Barnard; Mrs. Neva WILL, Vesper; Hardin and Harlan HUNTER of Lincoln; Roy HUNTER, Jewel; Mrs. Cora SMITH, Mrs. Elsie COLE, Beverly; Lawrence HUNTER, Alton; Mrs. Florence PARSONS, El Cerrito, Calif.
Submitted by: Barbara (Hunter) Parker bparker@midusa.net, 515 Avenue E, Bushton, KS 67427-8827
HUNTER --- Mrs. J. E. (Hannah Jane)
Lincoln Sentinel-Republican, 23 August 1945
Hannah Jane HUNTER closed her eyes in eternal sleep and her soul took its flight at 11 o'clock Monday night, August 13, 1945, the end coming at Asbury Hospital in Salina, Kansas. To her were given 77 years, ten months and 25 days of earthly life.
She was born September 18, 1867 at Mannsville, [Perry Co] Pennsylvania. In the spring of 1880 she came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob B. BURKEPILE to Mitchell County, Kansas. On October 24, 1884 she was united in marriage to James E. HUNTER, who survives her after nearly 61 years of wedded companionship.
This union was blessed with 15 children. Arthur preceded her in death, leaving the following to survive the memory of a kind and loving mother: Edith, Ruth and Bertha of the home; Will and Anna [HART], Barnard; Neva [WILL], Vesper; Hardin, Harlan and Wayne, Lincoln; Roy, Jewel, Kansas; Cora [SMITH] and Elsie [COLE], Beverly; Lawrence, Alton, Kansas; and Florence [PARSONS], El Cerrito, Calif. The family tree has been extended to include 29 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mrs. Hunter is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Sarah K. CASPAR, Ellensburg, Wash.; and Mrs. Ella MEARS, Enterprise, Kansas.
At an early age she united with the Presbyterian church and adhered closely to its teachings. As wife, mother, friend and neighbor she performed her duties fully and goes to a rich reward, leaving with all who knew her, happiness that she lived, and much sorrow at her parting.
The funeral services were conducted in the home and at the First Presbyterian Church, Lincoln, Kansas, Thursday afternoon, August 16, by her last pastor at the Harmony Presbyterian Church, the Rev. W. Clyde WOLFE of Sylvan Grove. She was laid to rest in the family lot in the Minneapolis, Kansas cemetery.
Submitted by: Barbara (Hunter) Parker, bparker@midusa.net, 515 Avenue E, Bushton, KS 67427-8827
HUNTER --- Wayne Allen
Lincoln Sentinel-Republican, 14 July 1988
Former Lincoln County resident Wayne Allen [Allan] HUNTER died July 8 at his home in Amarillo, Texas [in Potter County]. Mr. HUNTER had lived in Amarillo since the fall of 1983, moving there from Olathe, Kansas. A Lincoln County farmer, he went to work at the Lincoln County ASCS office in 1961, later moving to Great Bend where he was office manager for that organization. He moved to Olathe in 1972, retiring as ASCS office manager there in April 1983.
He married the former Ruth HARPER at Beloit, Kansas, September 4, 1938. He is survived by his wife Ruth of the home at 3703 Linda, Amarillo; three daughters, Barbara PARKER of Iuka, Kansas; Marilyn FOARD of Amarillo; and Ruth Ellen BARTLES [BARTELS] of Lawrence; four sisters, Bertha TALHELM of Denver, CO.; Elsie COLE of Beverly; Ruth HUNTER of Wichita; and Florence PARSONS of Portland, Oregon; and five grandchildren.
The funeral service was at 4 P.M. Monday at Griggs Pioneer Chapel, Amarillo, with Dr. Walter CLYDE officiating. Burial was in Llano Cemetery, Amarillo.
Submitted by: Barbara (Hunter) Parker bparker@midusa.net, 515 Avenue E, Bushton, KS 67427-8827
HUNTER --- Winona Winnie Hunter
Lincoln Sentinel-Republican, Oct. 30, 1947
---Winona Winnie Hunter, daughter of Solomon and Mary Altman, was born Nov. 11, 1890, in Lincoln county, Kansas. She passed away Oct. 19, 1947, at the age of 56 years 11 months and eight days. She had been at the Ellsworth hospital for two months, then was brought to the home of her mother in Lincoln where she remained until the time of her death.Baptized in the Presbyterian church at an early age, she remained a faithful member throughout her life. She taught five successful terms in the rural schools of Lincoln county.On March 15, 1916, she was united in marriage to Hardin H. Hunter, spending her married life on their farm in the Harmony community.Surviving are her husband, Hardin H. Hunter, Lincoln; her mother, Mrs. Mary Altman, Lincoln; one brother, Arthur Altman, Minneapolis, Kan.; five sisters, Mrs. Perneca Roberts, Mrs. Lulu Lessor, Mrs. Neola Lessor, all of Lincoln; Mrs. Ina May Lyons, Marshall, Okla.; Mrs. Edith Channer, Hutchinson, Kansas; and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three brothers and her father.The funeral was held Thursday afternoon, Oct. 23, from the Lincoln Presbyterian church, and interment was made in the Minneapolis cemetery.
HUTCHISON --- Ethel HUTCHISON
Lincoln Sentinel-Republican, 30 October 1986
---Ethel [WALTERS] HUTCHISON died Oct. 23, 1986 at the Lincoln Co. Hospital. Born April 26, 1894 to Ezekiel Crandall and Ionia (WALLS) WALTERS at Lincoln. On March 8, 1919 she married John Luther HUTCHISON in Lincoln. Shortly after their marriage they moved to the Natoma area, and in 1927, to Paradise. Survivors: Children--Ionia Jean BUESCHER, Burlington, Iowa; Jack Leroy HUTCHISON and wife Ruth Jean, Paradise; two sisters--Emma LEWICK, Lincoln and Irene SPARKS, Berely; a brother, Henry, Salina. [another brother, Nolan, died in 1971]; five grandchildren--Sheila WALDORF, Burlington, Iowa; Judith TOMEI and husband, Michael, Lawrence; Dalls HUTCHISON, Hays; Jill KERR and husband Richard, Paradise; John HUTCHISON and wife Tamara, Russell; five great-grandchildren. Interment in Lincoln Cemetery.
Submitted by Scott Holl (grandnewphew) scottholl@earthlink.net