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LAMBERT James Andrew Lambert - Emporia Gazette Mar. 1,1943, contributed by Marvel Delahaye
• Resident of Neosho Rapids since 1921
• His occupation was a farmer
• Died March 1, 1943 at his home in Neosho Rapids
• Buried in Columbus, Kansas
• Born September 29, 1867 in Cannon Co. Tenn., the son of JOHN and MARTHA DERRYBERRY LAMBERT
• Married SOPHIA TANNER, in September 1893 in Columbus, Kansas
• Survived by his wife; two sons, LEO LAMBERT and FRANCIS LAMBERT of Neosho Rapids; one daughter, Mrs IVA BOLLINGER of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; one sister, Mrs LESTER JERNIGAN, of Osage City, Kansas; one granddaughter and five grandsons. Two sons died during the First World War.
• Funeral Services in Columbus were attended by Mrs. JAMES A. LAMBERT, Mr. and Mrs. LEO LAMBERT, Mr. and Mrs. FRANCIS LAMBERT and a grandson, DON LAMBERT, of Neosho Rapids.

LAMBERT Katherine Ruth Lambert - Emporia Gazette Mar. (no day given), 1998, contributed by Marvel Delahaye
• Former resident of Neosho Rapids, moved to Emporia in 1960
• Former nurse's aide at the Meadows Nursing Home
• Died March 14, 1998 at the Vintage Manor (in Emporia)
• Burial at Memorial Lawn Cemetery
• Born May 17, 1907, in Coffee County, daughter of ALBERT and GRACE LEWIS BUCHTEL
• Married FRANCIS EVERETT LAMBERT on Oct. 1, 1926, at Emporia. He died July 18, 1966
• Survived by two sons, RICHARD LAMBERT and RODNEY LAMBERT, of Emporia; a brother, HUGH BUCHTEL of Hoyt; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A son, STEVE LAMBERT, died in 1991. Two brothers, TOM BUCHTEL and JOSEPH BUCHTEL; and three sisters, ELSIE KAVANAUGH, RUBY BOLLINGER and GENEVA BRIGGS, also died earlier

LAMBERT Leo A. Lambert - Emporia Gazette August 5, 1978, contributed by Marvel Delahaye
• A resident of Neosho Rapids since 1921 and was a lifelong farmer.
• Died August 4, 1978 at the St Mary's Hospital
• Burial at Hartford Cemetery
• Born Oct. 26, 1898, at Weir, the son of James and Sophia Tanner LAMBERT.
• Survived by three sons, Donald LAMBERT of Neosho Rapids, Howard LAMBERT of Chanute and M. Wayne LAMBERT, 901 Henry St.; a sister, Iva BOLLINGER of Plaquemine, La.; six grandchildren, Gary, Terry, Carolyn, Raymond, Brian and Gloria; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Leroy, Raymond and Francis.

LAMBERT Keith Dwayne Lambert - Emporia Gazette Nov. 4, 1959, contributed by Marvel Delahaye
• Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin W. LAMBERT, Neosho Rapids, who died Sunday
• Born My 20, 1959
• Died Nov.1 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
• Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
• Survived by his parents, a brother, Guy(sic) (GARY) Dean, and a sister, Terry June LAMBERT, of the home; his grandparents, L. A. LAMBERT, Neosho Rapids, and Mr. and Mrs. E.M. JARVIS, Rt. 1, Emporia; and a great-grandmother, Mrs. A. D. TALKINGTON, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
• Out-of-town relatives attending were Mr. and Mrs. M. W. LAMBERT; L. A. LAMBERT, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis LAMBERT, Neosho Rapids, and Mrs. A. D. TALKINGTON, Oklahoma City, Okla.

LAMBERT Frances Everette Lambert- Emporia Gazette July 19, 1966, contributed by Marvel Delahaye
• Employee of the Santa Fe Railway,
• Died July 18, 1966 when struck by a train
• Lived for many years in Neosho Rapids and seven years in Emporia
• Burial in Memorial Lawn Cemetery
• Born Dec 13th, 1905 in Weir, son of James A. and Sophia TANNER LAMBERT
• Married October 1, 1926 to Katherine R. BUCHTEL in Emporia
• Preceeded in death by two brothers, Ray and Roy
• Survived by his wife; two sons, three sons, Richard N., of Wichita; Rodney C., of Neosho Rapids, and Steven C., of the home; one brother, Leo, of Neosho Rapids; one sister, Mrs. Vern (Iva) BOLLINGER, Plaquemine, La., and one granddaughter, Sabra Dawn LAMBERT
• Relatives attending from out of town were Richard N. LAMBERT, Wichita; Rodney E., Donald and Leo LAMBERT, Neosho Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Vern BOLLINGER and Mrs. Marvel B. DELAHAYE, Kim Marie, Darnel and Daniel, Plaquemine, La.; Mr. and Mrs. Howard LAMBERT, Humboldt; Mr. and Mrs. Walter BRIGGS and family, Reading; Charles KAVANAUGH, Kansas City, Mo.; and Mrs. Hugh BUCHTEL and Hugh, Jr.; Farwell, Tex.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe BUCHTEL, Elmer, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. John Godfrey, Waverly, and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. DANIELS, Weir

LAMBERT Mrs. James A.Lambert- Emporia Daily Gazette Nov. 18, 19, 23, 1953, contributed by Marvel Delahaye
• Resident of Neosho Rapids
• Died Nov. 18, 1953 at St. Mary's Hospital in Emporia
• Born Sophia Tanner May 7, 1874 in Columbus, KS, daughter of Joseph and Susan TANNER
• Married James A. LAMBERT who died March 1, 1943
• Member of the Methodist Church
• Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbus, KS
• Preceeded in death by Two sons LeROY and RAYMOND LAMBERT, who were killed in World War I.
• Survived by two sons, LEO and FRANCIS LAMBERT, of Neosho Rapids; one daughter, Mrs. IVA BOLLINGER, Plaquemine La.; two brothers, WILLIAM TANNER of Weir, and GEORGE TANNER, of Columbus; one sister, Mrs. ALICE MARSHBANKS, Delta, Colo.; one granddaughter, Mrs. MARVEL DELAHAYE, Brusly, La.; six grandsons, DONALD, HOWARD, WAYNE, RICHARD, RODNEY and STEVEN LAMBERT, of Neosho Rapids; one great granddaughter Theresa Darrell (TERESA DARNEL intended) DELAHAYE, of Brusly, La
• Relatives attending from out of town were LEO LAMBERT, Neosho Rapids; Mrs. VERN BOLLINGER, Plaquemine, LA; Mrs. E. J. DELAHAYE and daughter, Plaquemine, LA; Mr. and Mrs. FRANCIS LAMBERT, RODNEY and StEVEN, Neosho Rapids; RICHARD LAMBERT, Newton; Cpl DONALD LAMBERT, Hawaii; HOWARD and WAYNE LAMBERT, Neosho Rapids

LARGENT George W. Largent- Emporia Gazette May 28, 1971, contributed by Bill Phillips
• Was an electrician and former operator of Largent Electric Company
• resident of Emporia since 1918
• Died May 28, 1971 at the Newman Memorial County Hospital
• Burial at Hillside Cemetery in Toledo
• Born June 11, 1907, in Texico, New Mexico, son of ALBERT M. and DOVIE E. (MAYES) LARGENT
• Married LEONA B. HANSON on June 11, 1927, at Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.
• Survived by his wife; two sons, NORMAN LARGENT of Emporia and EUGENE LARGENT of Des Moines Iowa.; a daughter, VELDA SMITH of Questa, New Mexico; three sisters, MABEL DILL of Wichita, Kansas, LAURA HORN, Prairie Village, Kansas, LEONA WALKER, Lornita, California; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

LARGENT Albert M. Largent - unknown newspaper, Prague Oklahoma- July 11, 1955, contributed by Bill Phillips
• Died July 9, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas
• Burial at Prague, Oklahoma Cemetery
• Born Aug 11, 1868, in Prairie Center, Kansas, son of GEORGE W. and MAHALA (JONES) LARGENT
• Married DOVIE E.MAYES on Oct. 15, 1899, at Prague, Oklahoma.
• Preceeded in death by his wife
• Survived by three daughters, LAURA HORN, Lawrence, Kansas, LEONA WALKER, Long Beach, California, MABEL DILL, Wichita, Kansas; one son, GEORGE LARGENT, Emporia Kansas,; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

LEISMAN Marie K. LEISMAN - Emporia Gazette Jan. 8, 2000, contributed by D. Branigan
• She was a homemaker and an accomplished cellist
• Died Jan. 8, 2000, at her home in Emporia
• Donated her body to the University of Kansas Medical Center
• Born Jan. 21, 1924 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Martin and Marie Bartness ANDRASEN
• Married Gilbert LEISMAN on June 21, 1952 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He died Nov. 19, 1996.
• She is survived survived by a sister, Gertrude "Trudy" TREBBE of Washburn, Wis.; a brother, Charles ANDRASEN of Orange, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Irene WILLGRUBS and Charlotte GILG, died earlier

LEISMAN Gilbert A. LEISMAN - Emporia Gazette Nov. 19, 1996, contributed by D. Branigan
• World War II veteran, served in Europe in the Army Air Force as a navigator
• He was an internationally recognized paleobotanist and a biology professor at Emporia State University from 1955 to 1989; known for his work on plant fossils
• Died Nov. 19, 1996, at the Holiday Resort
• Donated his body to the University of Kansas Medical Center
• Born May 12, 1924 at Washington, D.C, the son ofArthur Gustav and Agnes Pauline Strohschein LEISMAN
• Married Marie Katherine ANDRASEN on June 21, 1952, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

LEWIS Elizabeth Jane LEWIS - Emporia Gazette Nov. 14, 2001
• She was a homemaker
• Died Nov. 12, 2001, at the Kansas City Presbyterian Manor in Kansas City, Kan
• Burial at Evergreen Cemetery
• Born Dec. 13, 1917, at Wichita, the daughter of George Harold and Edna Lynn McKinley OSGOOD,
• Married Dr. Robert Price LEWIS on Dec. 25, 1941, at Emporia. He died May 19, 1996, at Emporia.
• She is survived by a daughter, Martha Nell LEWIS of Kansas City, Kan.; a son, David Price LEWIS of Plainfield, Ill.; a sister, Catherine GARDNER of Topeka; and two grandchildren, Justin LEWIS of Corsicana, Texas AND Meredith LEWIS of Athens, Texas. A brother, George OSGOOD, died earlier.

LIBERTUS Lester C. Libertus - Emporia Gazette April 23, 1986, contributed by Gina Easley
• Was a lifetime resident of Emporia and was a mechanic.
• Died at his home, April 22, 1986.
• Cremated
• Born Nov. 1, 1918 in Urbana, the son of Oscar and Maggie Hentzen Libertus.
• Married Ruby (no surname given) Jan. 4, 1948, in Erie.
• Survived by by two sons, Danny Libertus, 704 Lakeview St. and Jim Libertus of Berryville, Ark., three daughters, Irene Deason of Walton, Bonnie Green in Florida and Connie Van Rossen of Wichita, and four grandchildren. His wife preceeded him in death.

MALLORY Ada Mallory - Emporia Gazette March 29, 1935, contributed by Marie Cook
• Died (March 23, 1935) in a Topeka hospital.
• Burial at Bushong Cemetery
• Born (no information)
• Married (on information)
• Out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral were Mrs. Mallory's two sisters, Mrs. Ella Samms of Wichita, and Mrs. Bertha Essex of El Dorado; a niece, Mrs. Cleo Cartwright, and her father, Henry Duncan, both of El Dorado. Another sister, Mrs. Carl Nelson and Mr. Nelson of Quiney; and two cousins, Mr. and Mrs. John Duncan of Madison, besides her seven living children.

MALLORY Clinton Mallory - Emporia Gazette December 29, 1944, contributed by Marie Cook
• Was an Army Staff Sargeant and was killed in action. He served in the 95th division artillery. He grew up in the Bushong and Allen communities and was graduated in 1939 from the Allen Rural High School.
• Died November 9, 1944 near Metz, France.
• Burial at Bushong cemetery.
• Born (no information)
• Married (no information)
• Survived by six sisters, Mrs. Frank Frizzell, of Allen; Mrs. Alberta Norris and Mrs. Flossie Frederickson, both of Salina; Mrs. Marie Haywood of Allen; Miss Elizabeth Mallory, of Parsons and Miss Dorlean Mallory, of Emporia and four nieces and two nephews.
• Out-of-town relatives attending were Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Haywood and daughters, Elizabeth and Hazel; Mr. and Mrs. Riley Mallory, of Admire; Mr. and Mrs. Arvail Frederickson and son Larry, of Salina; Mr. and Mrs. Nate Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Carson, Mr. and Mrs. Belt, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cantrell, all of Council Grove; Mr. and Mrs. O.B. Zink, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morton, all of Emporia; Mrs. Bertha Essez, of El Dorado; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Mallory and son of Florence; Mrs. Marcia Boosinger, of Springfield, Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. Perry Mallory, of Alta Vista.

MALLORY L. W. Mallory - Emporia Gazette, 10 Feb 1930, contributed by Marie Cook
L. W. MALLORY DEAD
L. W. Mallory, 69, prominent cattleman of Allen, died this afternoon at 12:15 o'clock at the Newman Memorial County hospital. No funeral arrangements have been made.

MALLORY Labon Washington Mallory - Emporia Gazette, 12 Feb 1930, contributed by Marie Cook
MALLORY FUNERAL THURSDAY
Funeral services for Labon Washington Mallory, prominent cattleman of Allen, who died Monday afternoon at 12:15 o'clock at the Newman Memorial County hospital, will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the Sutton funeral home. Rev. W. D. McMullen, pastor of the Free Methodist church, will conduct the services. Burial will be in Allen cemetery. Labon Mallory was born January 19, 1861 at Cameron, Mo. He came to Kansas when he was 15 years old and lived at Eskridge. Mr. Mallory was married to Ollie Ethington in 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Mallory moved to Allen in 1887. Mrs. Mallory died April 28, 1917. Mr. Mallory is survived by five sons, Leroy, Guy, Perry, Sam and Riley; two daughters, Mrs. Marcia Boosinger and Mrs. Sarah Meachon; and two sisters, Mrs. Leslie Cooper, of Colorado, and Mrs. Harrison, of California.

MALLORY Labon Mallory - Emporia Gazette, 13 Feb 1930, contributed by Marie Cook
Funeral services for Labon Mallory, of Allen, who died Monday afternoon at 12:15 o'clock at the Newman Memorial County hospital, were held this morning at 10 o'clock at the Sutton funeral home, Rev. W. D. McMullen, pastor of the Free Methodist church, conducted the services. Burial was in the Allen cemetery.

MALLORY Ora Mallory - Emporia Gazette November 9,1951, contributed by Marie Cook
• Grew up in the DeBaun community west of Allen.
• Died October 30,1951 in St. Mary's Hospital, Manhattan (KS).
• Burial at Allen Cemetary.
• Born (date not given). daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson.
• Married Perry Mallory (date and place not given)
• Survived by by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Clyde Thomas, Alta Vista; Mrs. Doris Letterman (Leatherman?) of Alta Vista; Mrs. Mildred Robinson, Harveyville; two sons, Alfred, just home from Korea, and Perry, Jr., who is on his way home from Korea. Two sisters are Mrs. Ella Reid, of Miller, and Mrs. Eva Ripptoe of Topeka, and a surviving brother is Roy Wilson, of Miama, Okla.
• Out-of town relatives attending the services were Perry Mallory, Alfred Mallory, Mrs. Clyde Thomas, and Mrs. James Letterman (Leatherman?), all of Alta Vista; Mr. and Mrs. Abe Robinson and daughter, Rose Marie, of Harveyville; Mr. and Mrs. Orville Frederickson and son, Larry, of Salina; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Reid, Mrs. Franklin Shepard, of Miller; Mr. and Mrs. Riley Mallory, of Admire; Emil Geisler, of Eskridge.

MALLORY Willie Bell Mallory - Emporia Gazette January 17,1951, contributed by Marie Cook
• Was living with her parents. Her husband was in the Service and was overseas.
• Died January 16, 1951 St. Mary's hospital.
• Burial at Prairie Grove cemetery near Cottonwood Falls.
• Born December 21, 1929 in Cottonwood Falls, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil M. McClure.
• Married (Mr. Mallory)
• Survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. MCCLURE; three brothers, Robert, Davis, and John McClure, of the home; her grandfathers, J. W. Pinkston, Blewett, Tx., and D.A. Johnson, Emporia; and one Grandmother, Mary Johnson-McPherson.
• Out-of-town relatives who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. Chase Barb, Canton; Mr. and Mrs. Perry Mallory, Alta Vista; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Frizell, Allen; Mrs. Mary Johnson-McPherson, and Mr. and Mrs. John Boggs, Divernow, Illinois.

MARSHBURN Mrs. Nancy Marshburn - Emporia Gazette, 12 Feb 1930, contributed by Marie Cook
Word has been received in Emporia of the death of Mrs. Nancy Marshburn at her home in Bakersfield, Calif. Mrs. Marshburn visited relatives in Emporia last summer. She was the sister of Mrs. Fanny Quakenbush and E. Buck, of Emporia.

MARSHINSKY John E. Marshinsky- unknown newspaper (October) 1959, contributed by Marvel Delahaye
• A Lyon County farmer, he was found dead in his wrecked truck after apparently suffering a fatal heart attack..
• Funeral services were held Oct. 27. Burial was in Memorial Lawn cemetery.
• Born Sept 1, 1894, in Emporia, a son of the late AUGUST and BELLA SMITH MARSHINSKY.
• He married LENA F. BOLLINGER Jan. 11, 1923, in Emporia.
• Survived by his wife and one son, JOHN DELBERT, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. ROGER HUME, Danville, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. EDWARD H. SMITH, Portland, Ore.; two granddaughters, RHONDA and JANICE HUME, Danville, Ill.
• Out-of-town relatives who attended the services were: ALFRED and FRANK LAFFERTY, Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. A. G. FISH, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. FRANK B. FISH, Arkansas City; and Mr. and Mrs. E.E. FISH, Oscaloosa.
• Out-of-town relatives attending were Mr. and Mrs. ROGER HUME, Danville, ill., Mrs. and Mrs. HARRY MILLER and Mrs. L. H. BOLLINGER, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. W. O. DAVIS, Mr. and Mrs. LESTER JACOB, and LYNN JACOB, Reading.

MARSHINSKY Lena Francis Marshinsky- Emporia Gazette January 11 and 12, 1982, contributed by Marvel Delahaye
• A former Emporia resident.
• Died January 9 at the Savoy Memorial Hospital in Mamou, La.
• Graveside services were held Jan 13 at the Patio Garden in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
• Born at Neosho Rapids, May 31, 1903, daughter of ORA E. and LOUIE ESTELLE HAMILTON BOLLINGER.
• Married JOHN E. MARSHINSKY in Emporia on Jan. 11, 1923. MR. MARSHINSKY died Oct 22, 1959
• Survivors include one daughter, JEAN DIXON of Mamou; two brothers WILLIAM C. BOLLINGER of Kansas City and LLOYD H. BOLLINGER of Prairie Village, and two granddaughters. RHONDA and JANICE HUME.

MARSHINSKY John Delbert Marshinsky- Emporia Gazette December 4, 1977, contributed by Marvel Delahaye
• A lifelong Emporia resident.
• Died December 2 at St. Mary's Hospital
• Funeral services to be held Dec. 6 at the Patio Garden in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
• Born July 30, 1925, in Emporia, son of JOHN E. and LENA F. BOLLINGER MARSHINSKY.
• Survived by his mother and one sister, JEAN DIXON, Lafayette, La.; two nieces, RHONDA HUME of Philomath, Ore., and JANICE HUME, Urbana, Ill.

MATHEIS Francis Matheis- (unidentified paper ) March 16, 1933., contributed by Gina Easley
• Died March 15, 1933 on a farm Southeast of Beloit, Kansas
• Killed by a falling tree limb
• Burial at Beloit Catholic Cemetery
• Born in Beloit, Kansas October 4, 1909, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Matheis
• Married October 1932 to Louise H. Erpelding at Olpe, Kansas.
• Survived by his parents, two sisters, Louise and Katherine. Another sister, Loretta died in 1923.

MATHENA Elizabeth Jane Mathena- (unidentified Kansas City paper) 1913, contributed by P. Hinkel
Elizabeth, beloved wife of J. L. Mathena, died at her home southwest of town on Sunday, May 18, 1913, after a brief illness, age 82 years, 5 months, and 20 days.
Elizabeth Jane Spence was born in Virginia the 28th of November, 1930. She was married to Lewis Mathena March 3, 1854. To this union were born nine children, two of whom preceded her into the spirit world. The husband, seven children, and 103 grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive her. In the spring of 1860 Mr. and Mrs. Mathena emigrated to Nebraska, arriving in Omaha June 3rd.
The deceased was a woman of strong character and excellent qualities and endured the hardships of the pioneer without a murm'r. She was a most devoted wife, a kind and indulgent mother and an obliging neighbor. As a mother, wife and neighbor, she will be greatly missed.
Funeral services were held from the Eagle Freek (Creek?) M.E. church at 11 o'clock Monday morning, conducted by Rev. C. R. Rice. Interment was made in the Hartford cemetery.
To the grief stricken husband, children and relatives we extend our heartfelt sympany in their sad bereavement.

McELFRESH Mary A. McElfresh - Emporia Daily Gazette Monday, July 8, 1929., contributed by Gina Easley
• Died July 5, 1929
• Burial at Maplewood Cemetery
• Born in Lyon County September 24, 1878 (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archer)
• Married April 3, 1899 to Norris B. McElfresh.
• She had no children of her own, but reared three motherless children of her brother, John Archer. These children, all of whom survive, are Mrs. Anna Nelson, of Amarillo, Texas; Mrs. Lucille Flowers of Newton, and Ray Archer, of Morgantown, W. Va.
• Survived by the husband, N. B. McElfresh; four brothers, Jefferson Archer, of Meridan (sic) Oklahoma; Abraham Archer, of Texas; Lewis Archer, who lives in southern Kansas; and John Archer, of Topeka. She leaves 24 nieces and nephews.

McELFRESH John Pitts McElfresh - Americus Greetings Feb. 1, 1906, contributed by Gina Easley
REV. McELFRESH IS DEAD. Rev. John Pitts McElfresh died last Friday, Jan. 26th, at the home of his son, Chas. McElfresh, in Emporia. The old gentleman was 77 years of age July 28th, last. Nearly all of his life has been devoted to the ministry. He came to Kansas over fifty years ago. For the last five years he had been making his home in this city, with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Pyle, and had gone to Emporia to spend the holidays with his son Charles, but was taken some worse and since the holidays has been unable to return. He leaves four daughters and two sons. For several years past he has been one of the old familiar faces on the street and has preached to Americus young people who are now numbered among the gray haired grandfathers of the present.
The funeral took place in Emporia and the remains laid to rest in the family burying grounds. he rounded out a good old age of usefulness, and a life-long record in the services of his master, and is now no doubt enjoying himself with the saints singing those good old songs he used to so love to sing while here on earth.

MCFANN Walter Eaton McFann - Emporia Daily Gazette March 14, 1944, contributed by Brian McFann and Sandra K. Green
• Resident of Emporia since 1886
• Died March 13, 1944 at his home
• Burial at Reading cemetery
• Born May 28, 1865 at Littleton, W.Va., the son of William and Elizabeth Eaton
• Married Abigail Schlobohm September 9, 1889, who died in 1938.
• Survived by four sons: William D. McFann, Herington; Leo McFann, Kembro; Chester McFann, Ottowa; Howard McFann, Reading; and one sister, Mrs. Nan Phillips, Reading.

MCNEELEY F.M. McNeeley- Emporia Gazette Jan. 24, 1923
F. M. McNEELEY(sic) DEAD
News has been received in Emporia of the death of F. M. McNEELY, Topeka, formerly of Emporia, yesterday at his home. Mr. McNEELY was employed 12 years ago in the Peters hardware store. He is survived by Mrs. McNEELY; one daughter, Mrs. MUELLER, of Topeka; and two sons, John McNEELEY(sic), Topeka, and Hollis McNEELY(sic), of California.

MILLER Barbara Miller - Newspaper Unknown, 1917, contributed by Elaine Rebori
Mrs. William Miller died at her home on Eagle Creek yesterday, of heart trouble. Mrs. Miller, whose maiden name was Miss Barbara Kreutlein, was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1866.
She was married in Miami County, Kansas, February 15, 1885, to William Miller, who survived her. She is survived by eleven children, who are Mrs. Phillip Lowenstein, who lives in Eagle Creek; Peter Miller, who lives in Iowa; Mrs. George Ernst, Ottawa, Ohio; Sister Baptista, Omaha; Mrs. Joe Schneider, Ottumwa, Iowa, George Miller, Miss Emma Miller, Joseph Miller, August Miller, Clarence (Clara) Miller and Miss Annie Miller, all of whom live at home. She was a member of the Catholic Church.
Funeral services will be held at the Eagle Creek Catholic Church, tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. The services will be conducted by Rev. Father Martin and the interment will be in the Eagle Creek Catholic Cemetery.

MILLER Daisy Miller - Emporia Daily Gazette Nov. 2, 1959
• Member of the First Congregational Church
• Died October 31, 1959 in the St. Mary’s Hospital.
• Burial at Evergreen Cemetery
• Born Jan 15, 1889, at Emporia., the daughter of William H. and Mary Morgan NICHOLAS
• Survived a sister, Mrs. Ira H. WOOD, 715 West Fifth Ave.; a brother, Clarence A. NICHOLAS, 711 West Fifth Ave.; two nieces, Mrs. Elwin KROKER, Wichita, and Miss Lola NICHOLAS, Emporia. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lem W. NICHOLAS.

MILLER William Miller - Emporia Gazette, 7 Jan 1941, contributed by Elaine Rebori
Dr. William Miller, Olpe resident, who was born in Germany, August 10, 1864, died at noon today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Francis O'Donnell, in Hartford. Dr. Miller had been a veterinarian, practicing a part of the 15 years he had lived in Olpe and all of the 25 years spent on a farm near Olpe. Dr. Miller is survived by his wife and 11 sons and daughters, children of a former marriage. The children are: Mrs. Elizabeth Lowenstein, Olpe; Peter Miller, Lacona, Iowa; Mrs. Lena Ernest (Ernst), Kansas City, Mo.; Sister Batista, Memphis, Tenn.; Mrs. Margaret Snyder, Lacona, Iowa; George Miller, Lacona, Iowa; Sister Arnolda, NewAlbany, Indiana; Joseph Miller, Topeka; Mrs. Clara Nuessen, Olpe; August Miller, Emporia; Mrs. Anna O'Donnell, Hartford. One daughter died 34 years ago. Also surviving are a brother and sister in Germany, two sisters-in-law in Germany; one sister-in-law in Wichita, and 37 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at St. Joseph's church, Olpe, Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. Father Felician will have charge of the services. Burial will be in Maydale Cemetery.

MOON Winnifred I. Moon - Emporia Gazette Dec. 30, 2011, contributed by Marvel Delahaye
• Died Dec. 21, 2011 at Presbyterian Manor, Emporia, Kansas.
• Burial was in Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia.
• Born Jul. 2, 1925, in Emporia, daughter of Alexander "Sandy" THOMPSON and Stella Slater THOMPSON.
• Married Lyle E. Moon who preceded her in death.

MORGAN Rowland Morgan - Emporia Weekly Gazette, 29 Dec 1910, contributed by Robert V. Woods
Rowland Morgan died Friday morning at 9:15 o'clock at his home on East Sixth avenue. He had been in failing health for months; But his condition was not considered serious until last week. Bladder trouble was the cause of his death. Rowland Morgan was born in Montgomeryshire, North Wales, July 22, 1836. He grew to manhood near his place of birth, and learned the stonemason trade. He was married February 4, 1865 to Miss Ellen Jones, a native of Festiniog, Merionethshire, and two years later, the family came to America, settling in Ohio, where Mr. Morgan worked at his trade. A year later the family moved to Kansas, where they have since lived. Upon coming to Emporia they located on a farm south of town, lived there until four years ago when they moved to town. Since boyhood Mr. Morgan has been an active church member and upon coming to Emporia united immediately with the Second Presbyterian church, and has at all times been faithful and willing in the performance of his duties. Besides his wife, he leaves one brother, Thomas Morgan, of Emporia and four children. They are Mrs. Guy B. Sierer of Twin Falls, Idaho; Mrs. Gary Wilson of Emporia; Miss Esther V. Morgan of Emporia; William J. Morgan of Glens Ferry, Idaho. [Note: This is the g-g-g-grandfather of Jobriath M. Morgan of Vancouver, Washington.]

MORGAN Rowland Morgan - Emporia Weekly Gazette, 29 Dec 1910, contributed by Robert V. Woods
The funeral of Rowland Morgan was held Tuesday (Dec.,27th), afternoon at 1;30, in the Second Presbyterian Church. The services were conducted by Rev. R. Henry Jones, assisted by Rev. J. H. J. Rice, Rev. D. M. Morgan and Rev. J. Calvin Jones. Beautiful floral offerings were received, and showed the high esteem in which Mr. Morgan was held by his many friends. A quartet, composed of Misses. Myfanwy Rees and Elizabeth Williams; James Lewis and Edward Owen sang Welsh hymns, "Nearer My God to Thee", and "Jesus Lover of My Soul." The honorary pall-bearers were L. W. Lewis, Jacob O. Jones, Edward J. Parry, D. L Thomas, Edward O. Davis and Owen Thomas. The active pall-bearers were T. H. Lewis, Richard Morris, H. W. Hughes, D. J. Lewis, William Humphrey and D. C. Jones. The interment was made in the Lower Dry Creek Cemetery. [Note: Roland Morgan was the g-g-grandfather of Lynn Tracy Morgan of Morgan, Utah.]

MORRISON Georgia Morrison- Emporia Gazette April 5, 1948
• Former resident of Emporia
• Died March 29, 1948 in San Antonio, Texas
• Burial at Maplewood Cemetery, Emporia

MOW George Mow- Emporia Daily Gazette Jan. 24, 1923
FUNERAL OF GEORGE MOW
Funeral services for GEORGE MOW, who died Sunday evening, were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Grandview church. Rev. Mr. SUMMERS, of Saffordville, conducted the services. Interment was in Pleasant Hill cemetery. The pallbearers were: John HUSBAND, Abel EVANS, Carl HADLEY, John BUSKINGHAM, William SHORT, and Con IDEMAN.
George W. MOW was born in Marshall county, Indiana, October 12, 1846. He was married in 1868 at Oxford, Mo. To Matilda CURRY, who died in 1912. In 1880 Mr. amd Mrs. MOW moved to Kansas, locating near Emporia.
Mr. MOW is survived by seven children, Fred L. MOW, Mrs. Rosa LYNN, Mrs. Maggie THOMPSON, and Mrs. Minnie FORD, all of Lyon County; J. W. MOW, of Houk, Ariz., George MOW, of Prescott, Ariz., and Mrs. Mamie ORDERY, of Union Mills, Wash. Three sisters, Mrs. Martha CROUSE, of Osawatomie; Mrs. Kate BARKMAN, of Parnell, Mo. And Mrs. Ellen POYSTON, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and two brothers, W. H. MOW of Kansas City, Mo., and Wiley MOW, of Colorado Springs, Colo., also survive.

MYERS Carrie McElfresh Myers (source and date unknown), contributed by Gina Easley
• Died April 23, 1970 St. Mary's Hospital in Emporia.
• Burial at Americus Cemetery
• Born May 28th, 1899, in Emporia, daughter of Charles and Lucretia Prowse McElfresh.
• Married March 2, 1918 in Emporia to Ralph P. Myers
• Survived by her husband, of the home; two sons, Franklin C., of Americus, and Herbert A., of Coal Valley, Ill., two daughters, Ruth L. Worrell, Redondo Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Harry (Harriet) McCormick, Englewood, Col.; two brothers, George McElfresh, Satanta, and John W. McElfresh, 1210 Woodland St., Emporia; one sister, Mrs. Langdon (Mary) Swafford, Kansas City, 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Clifford A. Myers, and one brother, Floyd McElfresh.

MYERS Herbert A. Myers - (source and date unknown), contributed by Gina Easley
• He graduated from Kansas State University and received his masters degree in agriculture from Iowa State University. He served in the United States Air Force. He was an agricultural engineer with Deere and Company, Moline, retiring in 1985 after 28 years with the company. He did volunteer work with the Coal Valley Ambulance and Coal Valley schools. He enjoyed growing plants in his greenhouse, woodworking, gardening and building
• Died Jan 31, 1997, in Trinity Medical Center, East Campus, Moline (IL).
• Burial at Coal Valley Cemetery (IL)
• Born Nov 22, 1929, in Americus, Kansas, the son of Ralph and Carrie McElfresh Myers.
• Married Mary Freeborn December 20, 1952, in Washington, DC.
• Survived by his wife, Daughters and a son-in-law, Debra and William Wagner of Waukegan, Ill., and Barbara Myers, of Green Rock; sons and daughters-in-law, Vince and Cindy Myers, of Austin, Texas, and Roger and Sherri Myers, of Lisle, Ill.; five grandchildren, Hannah Myers, Andrew VanWinkle, Timothy Wagner, Megan Myers, and Rachel Myers; a sister and brother-in-law, Harriet and Harry McCormick, of Englewood, Colo.; and a brother and sister-in-law, Franklin and Gladys Myers, of Americus, Kan.

MYERS Clifford A. Myers - (source and date unknown), contributed by Gina Easley
• Was a resident of Emporia since 1955
• Died July 9, 1967
• Burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery
• Born Sept. 28th, 1918 in Americus, the son of Ralph and Carrie McElfresh Myers
• Married Virginia Dieker on Jan. 25th, 1945, in Emporia.
• Survived by his wife, of the home; one son, Larry, of Americus; six daughters, Mrs. Webster (Linda) Collins, 218 Merchant St.; Mrs. Jim (Wanda) Libertus, 338 Funston St.; and Mary Lynn, Nancy Lee, Tamie Elizabeth and Gina Marie, all of the home; his parents, of Americus; two brothers, Frank, of Americus, and Herbert, of Coal Valley, Ill.; two sisters, Ruth Worrell, Hermosa Beach, Calif., and Harriet McCormick, Inglewood, Calif., and five grandsons.

MYERS Harry A. Myers - Emporia Gazette December 21, 1934, contributed by Gina Easley
• Resident of Wamego
• Died December 1934 in Newman Memorial County hospital.
• Burial at Americus cemetery
• Born (no information given)
• Married (no information given)
• Out-of-town relatives and friends who attended the services were Mrs. Jessie Remley, Herington; Mrs. R. W. Brown, Huntington Park, Calif., Mr and Mrs W. S. Ruggles and Mr and Mrs W. S. Ruggles Jr., Emporia; Mr and Mrs V. S. Peterson, Ames, Iowa; Lester B. Pollom, C. M. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. max Wilson, Mr. Farnsworth and Mr. Steward, Topeka; George Oberle and Lawrence Oberle, Carbondale; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bowers, Seneca; Mr. and Mrs. James Shea, Quinter; Dr. and Mrs J. W. Hancks, Harry Hancks, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Boies, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Alsop, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Dauner, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Cross, Mrs. Sid Swords, Miss Helen Heise, Miss Lois Phelan, Cy Spangler, Joe Cudahy and Charley Uhlrich, Wamego, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Garver, Kansas City.

MYERS Ralph P. Myers - Emporia Gazette Feb. 4, 1988, contributed by Gina Easley
• He was a lifetime resident of Americus, and he was a lifetime farmer and avid gardener.
• Died February 4, 1988 at his home in Americus
• Burial at Americus Cemetery
• Born at Americus on May 22, 1893, the son of Frank B. and Mary C. Archer Myers.
• Married Carrie Louise McElfresh in Emporia on March 2, 1918. She died April 23, 1970.
• Survived by two sons, Franklin C. Myers, Rt. 1, Americus, and Herbert A. Myers of Coal Valley, Ill., a daughter, Harriet E. McCormick of Englewood, Colo.; two sisters, Harriet Haise of Green Forest, Ark., and Blanche Peterson of Atlanta, Ga.; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. A son Clifford A. Myers; a daughter, Ruth L. Worrel, and a brother, Harry Myers, died earlier.

MYERS Jacob Myers - Emporia News Feb. 11, 1865, contributed by Gina Easley
ANOTHER SACRIFICE.
(died Sept. 8, 1865)
Died--Jacob Myers formerly of this place enlisted in the 32d Iowa infantry which marched to the front in the commencement of the war and participated in all the battles along the Mississippi, and siege of Vicksburg. In his last letter, written to his brother, he stated that he shared in both Generals Banks and Sturgis' expeditions which proved so disastrous to our armies in the previous engagement under Banks at Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. His regiment, 450 strong, lost two hundred and forty men in the later expedition, the loses were more from fatigue and hard marching in consequence of the capture of a large supply train. The men were forced on four marches with scarcely anything to subsist on, since then his health failed. While on his way home, at St. Louis, 8th of September by Typhoid Fever, he was called Home, where sickness and toil are known no more.
B.F.M.

MYERS Frank B. Myers - Emporia Gazette Feb. 12, 1951, contributed by Gina Easley
• Died February 12, 1951 in Newman Memorial County hospital in Emporia.
• Burial (no information given)
• Born December 6, 1865, near Marietta, Ohio, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Myers
• Married Mary Archer October 30, 1890
• Survived by his wife, of the home, one son, Ralph Myers, Americus, two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Peterson, Ames, Iowa, and Mrs. Harriet Haise, California, two sisters, Mrs Emma Ruggles, Fort Worth, Texas, and Mrs Jess Remley, Harrington, two brothers Will Myers, Herrington and A.P. Myers, Washington, D. C., seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

MYERS Mary Myers - Emporia Gazette June 9, 1960, contributed by Gina Easley
• Resident of Americus.
• Died June 9, 1960 at Newman Memorial County Hospital
• Burial (no information given)
• Born Nov. 6th, 1869, at Americus, the daughter of M. H. and Helen Grinnell Archer.
• Married Frank B. Myers Oct. 30th, 1890, in Emporia.
• Survived by a son, Ralph P. Myers, Americus; two daughters, Mrs. George Haise, Calexico, Calif., and Mrs Vernon Peterson, Atlanta, Ga.; seven grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Harry, who died Dec. 20th, 1934, and a brother, Horace Archer.
MYERS Harriet Myers - Emporia Daily Gazette May 21, 1929, contributed by Gina Easley
• Died May 20, 1929 in her home.
• Burial at Americus cemetery.
• Born May 12, 1834 near Marietta, Ohio, daughter of Mr. Thomas Prentice Beebe. Her grandparents were among the first settlers in Marietta and her father was born in the block house called Campus Martius, in 1800. Mrs. Myers was a lineal descendant of Elder William Brewster.
• Married to William Myers, of Lowden county, Virginia, in 1853. he died in 1914.
• Survived by three daughters, Mrs. J. J. Wright, Americus, Mrs. H. A. Remley, Herington, and Mrs. W. B. Ruggles, Emporia; and by three sons, F. B. Myers, postmaster at Americus, W. B. Myers, Robston, Texas, and A. P. Myers, Washington, D. C.; fifteen grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Three children died in infancy.

MYERS Albert P. Myers - Emporia Daily Gazette Jan. 19, 1952, contributed by Gina Easley
• He was postmaster in Emporia from March 2, 1911 to March 3, 1915. He and Mrs. Myers lived in Washington many years, and one of his last jobs was in the Internal Revenue bureau.
• Died 1952 in Washington, D. C.
• Burial (no information given)
• Born (no information given)
• Married (no information given)
• Survived by Mrs. Myers. A sister is Mrs. W. S. Ruggles, former Emporian now living in Texas. The late Mrs. J. J. Wright, of Emporia and Americus, also was a sister. A daughter preceded him in death.

MYERS Albert Pearley Myers - Emporia Gazette Feb. 21, 1910, contributed by Gina Easley
Albert Perley Myers Dead.
(died Feb. 20, 1910)
The only child of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Myers died yesterday afternoon in Washington, D. C. He had been sick over two weeks with malignant scarlet fever. many people will remember the bright, beautiful little boy who spent his last two summers in Emporia. He was two years and nine months old.
A. P. Myers will be remembered as Congressman Miller's private secretary. he and Mrs. Myers have many friends in Emporia who will mourn with them in their loss.

MYERS Albert Pearley Myers - Americus Greetings April 20, 1905, contributed by Gina Easley
OBITUARY OF A. J. MYERS
A Short Sketch of His Life - Was a Prominent church Worker.
Arthur J. Myers was born April 14, 1868, near Marietta, Washington county, Ohio. he died at Americus, Kansas, April 11, 1905, lacking but three days of being thirty-seven years of age.
His childhood and youth were spent in his native state. in 1886 he came with the family to Americus, Kan., where he has since resided.
He prepared himself for teaching by completing the course in the Americus schools and attending Baker University at Baldwin, Kan. He was successful in this profession and was recognized as one of Lyon county's efficient teachers.
In February 1893 he was married to Miss Minnie Raley. They lived happily together for three years, their home being gladdened by the presence of a little daughter, Carrie. Then the family circle was broken by the removal of the mother. After this sad bereavement Arthur returned to the home of his parents with whom he lived until his death.
He was a member of the Americus Lodge No. 28, Ancient Order of United Workman.
For a number of years he has been proprietor of the Americus creamery. In order to fit himself for this work he took a course in dairying at the Agricultural College, Manhattan, Kansas. He was obliging to his patrons and the business prospered under his management.
He made a public profession of his faith in Christ in 1886, uniting with the Methodist Episcopal church of Americus under the ministry of the Rev. D. S. Baldwin. From the time he identified himself with the church he was an active worker. He was president of the Epworth League for a number of terms, was superintendent of the Sunday School for eight years, was a teacher in the Sunday School, and was a member of the board of trustees at the time of his death. Faithfulness characterized his work in these various departments of the church's activities. He was always found at the post of duty until laid aside by his last sickness.
His death was due to organic heart trouble. The disease had been working on him for some time, but he did not give up work until a few weeks ago. As the end drew near he realized his condition, an expressed himself as ready when the summons should come. The words of the Psalmist were verified in his experience: "yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me." His faith in Christ was firm, his departure peaceful.
The funeral services were held in the M. E. church and were conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. N. Funston who was assisted by Rev. Wilson. The church was tastefully draped and decorated by his Sunday School class consisting of a number of young ladies who attended the services in a body.
In his discourse Rev. Funston emphasized the importance of being ready for death and the judgement. In a clear and forcible manner her called attention to the things that are unseen and eternal. The bearing of the present life upon the life which is to come was presented in a way that was calculated to produce serious thought in regard to spiritual matters. In a very touching manner he referred to the work and character of the deceased, closing with well chosen words of comfort to the surviving friends. A long procession followed the remains to their last resting place.
The deceased leaves a daughter, a father and mother, three brothers and three sisters, and a large circle of acquaintances to mourn his early departure.
He was taken away in the prime of life. From a human point of view his life work was not finished. But the Master thought otherwise. His thoughts are not our thoughts, "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." In this as in all other dispensations of Providence, we know that he doeth all things well. In this removal there comes to us all the admonition, "Be ye also ready."

MYERS Mrs Minnie Myers - Emporia Gazette May 5, 1896, contributed by Gina Easley
MRS. MINNIE MYERS
Died At A Hospital In St. Louis Tuesday Morning.
A telegram was received Tuesday about ten o'clock bearing the sad intellegence of the death of Mrs. Minnie Myers wife of A. J. Myers of this place at St. Louis, at four o'clock in the morning of that day.
The funeral was held today at 10 o'clock at the M. E. Church, Rev. Bascom Robbins officiating. Mrs Myers was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Raley, she was born April 21st, 1872, near Leroy, Illinois, and consequently was 24 years and 14 days old at the time of her death. She leaves one child, Carrie, a husband, father, mother, and two brothers among the near relatives to mourn her loss. Her remains arrived on the evening train yesterday and were borne to the family residence by kind friends, to await the final parting on the morrow. Some years ago she commenced to decline in health and while at times, the prospects have been good for recovery they have only been blighted again by the fell destroyer which was at work on her system.
Prominent physicians of Emporia were employed and when their skill failed them, she was taken by kind friends to St. Louis, where the skillful services of noted physicians were procured and everything that lay in their power to restore life and health was done, but alas, to no avail.
She was an amiable christian lady loved and respected by friends and associates, an exemplary character and bore her suffering with christian fortitude, and endurance. She has now passed beyond this vale of tears and suffering and gone to that bright home with the saints above. We mourn her loss, not as one without hope, and to the bereaved relatives they sympathies of a community are extended.

MYERS Arthur J. Myers - Americus Greetings July 16, 1908, contributed by Gina Easley
Death of an Infant. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Myers Succumbs to Spinal Meningitis
Arthur J., the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Myers was taken sick a week ago last Sunday and died Saturday, July 11, at 3 o'clock, after an illness of only six days. The cause of his death was pronounced as spinal meningitis. The funeral was held at the residence Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Funston, of the M. E. church officiating. The attendance was very large, and the remains were interred in the Americus cemetery. The best medical aid was furnished, but the angel of death had marked the little one for its own, and human assistance was of no avail. The sorrowing parents certainly have the sympathy of the community in this dark hour of their trial.

MYERS William Myers - Emporia Gazette Dec. 28, 1914, contributed by Gina Easley
William Myers Dead.
William Myers died at his home in Americus yesterday morning. He was born in Loudoun county, Virginia, December 3, 1825. In 1840 he moved with his father's family to Morgan County, Ohio, crossing the Alleghenies in a covered wagon. December 6, 1853 he was married to Miss Harriet Beebe, of Watertown, Ohio, and on December 6 of this year, they observed their sixty-first wedding anniversary. Eleven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Myers.
Three died in infancy and eight reached mature manhood and womanhood. Mr. Myers is survived by his wife, six children, sixteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The children are Mrs. J. J. Wright, Mrs. W. S. Ruggles, and A. P. Myers, of Emporia; Frank Myers of Americus; Mrs. Henry Remley, of Herington, and William B. Myers of Corpus Christi, Texas, all of whom were with him in his last illness.
In 1853 Mr.. Myers located on a tract of timber land in the Muskingum Valley, near Marietta, Ohio, where he followed the cooper trade for nearly a quarter of a century. In the spring of 1885 he moved with his family to Americus, where he engaged in gardening and fruit growing until his death. He was a wide reader, and it was his habit for many years to spend his evenings reading aloud to his family. He was a close student of National affairs and was greatly disturbed during his last days lest the United States should again become involved in war. He came of sturdy pioneer stock, stanch in their patriotism and love of liberty. His ancestors fought in the War of the Revolution and in the War of 1812. He served during the Civil War in Company I, One Forty-eighth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, from which organization he was honorably discharged September 14, 1864. He was a member of Americus Post No. 219, Grand Army of the Republic.
Funeral services conducted by the Rev. E. H. Knepp, pastor of the Americus Methodist Church, were held at the home this afternoon at 1 o'clock, and interment was made in the Americus Cemetery.

MYERS James Wesley Myers - Emporia Gazette July 1894, contributed by Gina Easley
Death of J. W. Myers
The funeral of J. W. Myers was held at the M. E. church, Sunday, July 22, 1894, at 3 p.m., conducted by Rev. Isaac Hill.
He passed away on Saturday after a protracted illness, at the age of thirty-two years and ten months.
Mr. Myers brought his family to Americus, about a year since, from Hutchinson, intending to make this their home. His upright principles and cheerful manners always won him friends, and all deeply lament his loss. The heartfelt sympathies of all are with the bereaved family. His wife and three small children, parents and brothers and sisters are left to mourn his loss.

NELSON Ward Beecher Nelson - Olpe Optimist Jul 25, 1924, contributed by Doni Wright
• A pioneer of Lyon County
• Owned a farm a mile east of Olpe
• Died July 25, 1924
• Buried Pleasant Ridge Cemetery a mile west of Olpe.

NELSON Drucilla Estella (MIX)- Emporia Gazette Dec. 13, 1935, contributed by Doni Wright
• A pioneer of Lyon County
• Widow of Ward B. Nelson
• Died Dec. 12, 1935
• Survived by a daughter, Mrs. William [Annah Laurie] Dunn, Madison, and two sons, Ross L. Nelson, Spearville, and Harry [Charles] Nelson, Canton.

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PALMER Robert Michael Palmer (source not known), contributed by Gina Easley
• Died at birth Feb 4, 1970
• Burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery
• Son of William L. and Mary L. Myers Palmer.
• Survived by his father, who is serving with the Army and currently stationed in Korea; his mother, of the home; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Elmer Palmer, 301 East Third Ave., and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Clifford Myers, 102 South Exchange St.

PALMER Michele Lynn Palmer (source not known), contributed by Gina Easley
• Died at birth Aug. 9th in the Irwin Army Hospital at Fort Riley (KS)
• Burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery
• Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Palmer of Junction City

PENNING Louise Penning- Emporia Gazette June 11, 1940, contributed by Gina Easley
• Lived near Olpe, Kansas
• Died June 7, 1940
• Burial at St. Josephs Cemetery
• Married to Bernard Penning
• Out of town relatives attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Isidor Sittenauer and family, Mrs. Catherine Schuele and son, John, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Penning and son, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Penning, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wagner and son Carl, Mrs. Felix Ernzen, all of Atchison, Peter Erpelding and family and Mrs. and Mrs. Bill Rollings and son Earl Gene, of El Dorado, Mike Erpelding and son Francis, of Shannon, Peter Erpelding of Nortonville, Mike Penning of Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Funk and son, of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Wagner, Bernard Sittenauer, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Ernzen, Mrs. Edmond Theis, Mrs. Elmer Kramer, Mrs. Mary Kramer, Mrs. Herman Kramer and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Kramer, of Easton, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Diebolt, of Hamilton and John Matheis and daughter, Louise, of Beloit.

PENNING Bernard Thomas Penning- Atchison Globe (no date given), contributed by Gina Easley
• Lived near Olpe, Kansas, former resident of Atchison.
• Died September 24, 1989 at St. Mary's Health Center in Emporia
• Burial at St. Josephs Cemetery
• Born July 14, 1902 in Atchison, the son of Jacob and Alice Heagerty Penning
• retired employee of Panhandle Eastern Pipeline
• Married Louise Erpelding on August 12, 1936 at Olpe. She preceded him in death on June 7, 1940. He married Anna Brown on November 21, 1942, at Olpe.
• Predeeded in death by his first wife, an infant son, a twin brother, Leo Penning, two other brothers, Thomas Penning and Michael Penning and a sister Sister Alicia Penning, O.S.B.
• Survived by his wife, a son, Richard Penning, Houston Texas; two daughters, Marilyn Marler, Wichita, Kansas and Pat Kehres, Olpe; a sister, Agnes Funk, Nortonville; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

PHILLIPS Florence Pedersen Phillips - Emporia Gazette June 3, 1970, contributed by Bill Phillips
• Resident of Emporia since 1921.
• Died June 2, 1970, in Newman Memorial County Hospital.
• Burial at Maplewood Cemetery.
• Born March 18, 1885, near Alta Vista, Kansas, daughter of Anders and Stine Snyder Pedersen.
• Married Munson G. Phillips, April 4th, 1909, in Council Grove, Kansas.
• Survived by her husband; three sons Glenn H., of Boulder Colorado; Paul H., of Paola, Kansas, and Ralph M. of Overland Park, Kansas; two daughters, Mrs L. H. (Alita) Bollinger, Prairie Village, Kansas; and Mrs W. R. (Roselie) Frost, Sommerville, New Jersey and eight grandchildren.

PHILLIPS Munson G. Phillips - Emporia Gazette Oct. 6, 1970, contributed by Bill Phillips
• A retired employee of the Kansas Power and Light Company, he had been a a resident of Emporia since 1921. He and his family lived in Council Grove before they moved to Emporia.
• Died October 5, 1970, in the Flint Hills Manor Nursing Home.
• Burial at Maplewood Cemetery.
• Born Dec. 2nd 1887, in the Dunlap Community, the son of Gordon and Harriet McMillan Phillips.
• Married Florence Pedersen, April 4th, 1909, in Council Grove, Kansas.
• Survived by three sons, Glenn H., of Boulder Colorado; Paul H., of Paola, and Ralph M. of Overland Park, Kansas; two daughters, Mrs L. H. (Alita) Bollinger, Prairie Village, Kansas; and Mrs W. R. (Roselie) Frost, Sommerville, New Jersey; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Ruth) Grundy and Mrs Fred (Essa) Buchman, both of Council Grove, Kansas, and eight grandchildren. His wife preceeded him in death.

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RICE Mary E. Rice- Emporia Weekly Republican July 26, 1888, contributed by Marie Kamerer
Mrs. Mary E. Rice, wife of Michael Rice of West sixth avenue died Saturday evening at 8:30. The funeral was held yesterday at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. Irwin assisted by Reverend Byrns. She was thirty-five years of age and leaves a husband and three children. She has been a consistent member of the Christian church for many years. The remains were laid in Maplewood.
Additional information supplied by submitter:
Mary Ellen Perkins, born 25 Nov 1856 in Indiana, to parents, John S. Perkins and Mary Ellen Perkins nee Kyle. Mary Ellen Perkins married Michael Boswald Rice 24 May 1872 in Indiana. Mary and Mike Rice had five children, Maggie, Bert, Ed, Willie, and Otto. Maggie, Bert and Ed are the surviving children mentioned in the obituary.

ROAKEY John Roakey- Emporia Daily Gazette November 16, 1953
• Lived in the Olivet vicnity for 60 years
• Former Osage County commissioner and township trustee
• Died November 16, 1953 in the Newman Memorial County hospital
• Burial in Alpine cemetery
• Born June 15, 1856 in Fort Madison, Iowa
• Married Anna PYLE who died in 1905
• Married Anna LARRVELD in Lyndon on October 10, 1906
• Survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Fred FILLMORE, of Osage City, and Mrs. W. E. WILLIAMS, of Osage City; 12 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

ROBINSON S.P. Robinson- Emporia Gazette January 5, 1901, contributed by Debra Mootz
Died of Pneumonia
Mrs. S. P. Robinson died of pneumonia at the Leland hotel last night. The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon. Mrs. Robinson's home is in Minnesota, where she has two children, a son and a daughter. They have been notified of her death and her daughter will attend the funeral. F.P. Robinson and L. Robinson of Emporia are her sons. She was at the home of L. Robinson, who recently bought the Leland hotel when she became sick about three weeks ago. She was 83 years old.
Emporia Gazette January 7, 1901
The funeral of Mrs. S.P. Robinson who died Saturday was held this afternoon at 2:30 at the Leland Hotel. The interment was made at Maplewood Cemetary.

ROBINSON Sylvester Robinson- Emporia Gazette January 13, 1919, contributed by Debra Mootz
Sylvester Robinson Dead
Sylvester Robinson died in St. Mary's Hospital Saturday noon at 12:30, of heart trouble. He was a carpenter and for the past few years had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Buck. He was working in Reading at the time he was taken sick and was taken to the hospital six weeks ago.
Mr. Robinson was born in Lowell, Mass., September 7, 1848. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Maude Nunamaker, of Plainview, Minn. The funeral was held this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Dumm Chapel. Interment was made in Maplewood Cemetery.

ROSENQUIST George S. Rosenquist - (Stephenville, TX) Aug, 2000, contributed by Marvel Delahaye
• Former resident Neosho Rapids resident
• Former farmer
• Died Aug. 2, 2000 at Harris Methodist Hospital (Stephenville, TX)
• Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery at Neosho Rapids
• Born Nov. 21, 1907, in Neosho Rapids
• Married MINNIE ROSENQUIST (who died in 1944)
• Married BEATRICE JOHNSON (who died in 1984)
• Survived by a daughter, Lillie Anna Rhoads of Emporia; and two grandsons. A son, George Rosenquist, died in 1932.

ROSS Mrs. Della Pease Ross - Emporia Gazette, 10 Feb 1930, contributed by Marie Cook
Word has been received in Emporia of the death of Mrs. Della Pease Ross, a graduate of the College of Emporia, in 1912. She died Friday, February 7, at the Lahore hospital in India. Her husband, the late John E. Ross, was also a member of the College graduating class of 1912. They have been doing missionary work in India about 15 years.

SCHLUP Victor E. Schlup - Emporia Gazette Sep. 21, 2000, contributed by Marvel Delahaye
• Former resident of Strong City and Lawrence
• Died September 19, 2000 at his home in Baldwin City
• Former ironworker
• Born October 28, 1930, in Strong City, son of WALTER ALBERT and LENA ESTHER MORSE SCHLUP
• Married BARBARA BOLLINGER (who died in 1955)
• Married LOUISE SMITH on April 30, 1960, at Gary, IN
• Survived by his wife, two daughters, SHARON CONDON of Olathe and SUE HENDRIX of Laramie, Wyo.; two sons, JEFF BOLLINGER of Torrence, Calif., and GENE BOLLINGER of Morena Valley, Calif.; three brothers, RICHARD “Dick” SCHLUP of Emporia, JOHN SCHLUP of Lawrence and TED SCHLUP of Edwards, Mo.; a sister, AUDREY FELLMAN of Topeka; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Dale Schlup and Floyd Schlup, and a grandson died earlier

SHORER Robert Roy Shorer - Emporia Gazette, 12 Feb 1930, contributed by Marie Cook
Robert Roy Shorer died this morning at 12:15 o'clock at his home, 825 Union. No funeral arrangements have been made. Mr. Shorer was born August 9, 1883 at Garden City, Mich. He brought his family to Emporia in August, and was interested in the establishment of the Concrete Building Products company in Emporia. Mr. Shorer is survived by his widow, Mrs. Cora E. Shorer; three children, Agnes, Lola and Laurence, and one sister, Mrs. Gertie Morgan, of Enid Okla.

Funeral Notice of ROBERT ROY SHORER
SHORER FUNERAL FRIDAY
Funeral services for Robert Roy Shorer, who died Wednesday morning at 12:15 o'clock at his home, 825 Union, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church. Services will be conducted by Rev. W. S. Dando, pastor of the church. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn cemetery.

SHULLEY William D. Shulley - Emporia Gazette December 9, 1953, contributed by Eloise Nicholos
• Retired painter
• Died December 8, 1953 at his home
• Buried at Memorial Lawn Cemetery
• Born October 27, 1887, in Emporia, the son of the late John A. and Alice Jane Shulley
• Out-of-town persons atttending were Lawrence, William D. Jr, and Robert K. Shulley, of Reno, Nev.; Mrs. Margaret Jackson, Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Toburen, Cottonwood Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Conway, Bonner Springs.

SHULLEY William D. Shulley Jr.- Emporia Gazette May 9, 1978, contributed by Eloise Nicholos
• Was a chef in Reno, Nevada
• Veteran of World War II
• Emporia resident until 1940
• Buried in Reno, Nevada
• Born 1907, in Emporia
• Survived by his sister Mrs Robert Hollingshead of Emporia, and two brothers, Larry Shulley of Sunnyvale, Calif. and Robert K. Shulley of Reno, Nev. His wife, Ann, died in 1977

SHULLEY Rosamond Shulley - Emporia Gazette March 2, 1973, contributed by Eloise Nicholos
• Died March 2, 1973 at Newman County Memorial Hospital
• Buried at Memorial Lawn Cemetery
• Born August 7, 1887, in Emporia
• Married on Sept. 20th, 1910, in Emporia to William D. Shulley
• Preceeded in death by her husband, who died Dec. 8, 1953, and by two brothers, Jess and Charles Bethurem, and one sister, Anna Bright
• Survived by four sons, George A, Emporia; William D and Robert K, of Reno, Nevada, and Lawrence E, of Mountain View, California; one daughter Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Hollingshead, Rt. 2, 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. ut-of-town persons atttending were Lawrence, William D. Jr, and Robert K. Shulley, of Reno, Nev.; Mrs. Margaret Jackson, Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Toburen, Cottonwood Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Conway, Bonner Springs.

SMITH Dorothy E. Smith - unknown newspaper, Emporia, KS- (no date), contributed by Bill Phillips
• long time resident of Emporia
• member of Telephone Pioneers of America
• Died (no date given) Newman Memorial County Hospital
• Burial at Memorial Lawn Cemetery
• Born March 31, 1907, in Hartford, daughter of LAFY J. and MABEL M. (HORN) SMITH
• Married ERNEST R. SMITH on April 2, 1927, in Emporia
• Preceeded in death by her husband who died on February 2, 1971
• Survived by one son, DONALD PAT SMITH, Emporia; one brother LLOYD J. SMITH, Long Beach, California and one sister, ELMA S. WILCOX, Minonk, Illinois

SMITH Arthur J. Smith - Emporia Gazette March 7,1957, contributed by Marie Cook
• The Smith family moved to Colorado in 1919, where they lived for 18 years. The moved to New Mexico, where they spent 6 years, and later to Russellville, Ark., where they lived for 8 years. The moved to their present home about six months ago.
• Died March 1,1957, at his home near Independence, Kansas
• Burial (information not provided)
• Born in the Ozark community, Feb. 1, 1885, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith
• Married Stella Spencer, of Admire, October 27, 1907, in Allen.
• Survived by his wife, of the home, and five daughters, Mrs. Pearl Bland, of Horton; Mrs. Ada Ashbascher, of Carlsbad, N.M., Mrs. Verna Place, of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Edith Sterling of Ceres, Calif.; Mrs. Marie Ekstrom, of Chicago, Illinois, and one son, Eugene Smith, of Russellville, Ark.; one brother, Herbert A. Smith, of Allen; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Shellenberger, of Bushong, and Mrs. Riley Mallory, of Admire; 14 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

SMITH Robert F. Smith- Emporia Daily Gazette August 1, 1988
• Emporia resident for over 10 years
• Died Sept 28, 1988 at his home in Emporia
• Born April 7, 1958 in Salina, Kansas, son of Gilman Robert and Helen Elaine Fleming SMITH
• Survived by his parents of Abilene, three sisters Cynthia Ann WARREN, Hawaii(?); Constance Lynn (missing) Ind., and C(missing) CHISAM of Assaria; (a portion of this obit was missing)

SOLLARS John Eli Sollars- Emporia Gazette, 3 Feb 1971, contributed by Kenneth Thomas
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon in the Broadway Mortuary in Wichita, for John Eli Sollars of Wichita, the brother of Sadie Sollars. Mr. Sollars, a retired oil lease broker, died Monday. He had lived in Emporia before he moved to Wichita in 1903.

SOLLARS Louie L. Sollars- Emporia Gazette, 14 May 1966, contributed by Kenneth Thomas
Miss Sadie Sollars, has received news of the death Thursday of a brother, Louie L. Sollars, of Los Angeles, Calif. Mr. Sollars is survived by one brother, John of Wichita, and two sisters, Mrs. G. L. (Revia) Hager, Council Grove, and Miss Sollars. Funeral services will be in Los Angeles.

SOLLARS Mrs. Nancy Sollars- Emporia Gazette, 11 June 1931, contributed by Kenneth Thomas
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Sollars, who died early Tuesday morning at her home, were held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Roberts-Blue chapel. Rev. E. S. Roberts, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, of which Mrs. Sollars was a member, conducted the service. Mrs. Glen Blue, E. J. Roberts sang.

Interment was in Memorial Lawn cemetery. Pallbearers were Albert Thomas, Percy Jones, J. J. Donnellan, James St. Clair, Ernest Sloan and E. J. Roberts.

Mrs. Sollars, whose maiden name was Nancy Dollison, was born November 1, 1854, in Buchanan county, MO. She was married in 1878 to John A. Sollars. Seven children were born, five of whom survive. Children surviving are three sons, Louis Sollars, of St. Louis, MO., David Sollars, of Florence, and John E. Sollars, of Wichita, and two daughters, Mrs. Revia M. Hager, of Dunlap, and Miss Sadie Sollars, of Emporia.

SOLLARS Noble S. Sollars- Emporia Gazette, 16 July 1930, contributed by Kenneth Thomas
Funeral services for Noble S. Sollars, of Strong City, who died from self-inflicted wounds Sunday in the Newman Memorial County hospital, were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Roberts-Blue chapel. Rev. E. S. Roberts, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, conducted the services. Pallbearers were Joe Donnellan, James St. Clair, Albert Thomas, John Henry, Dr. G. W. Jones and Walter Pine. R. G. Roberts and Evan J. Roberts sang, accompanied by Mrs. G. A. Blue. Interment was in Memorial Lawn cemetery.

SOLLARS Sadie A. Sollars- Emporia Gazette, 12 March 1987, contributed by Kenneth Thomas Sadie A. Sollars died Monday at the Kansas Masonic Home in Wichita, where she moved from Emporia four years ago. Until she retired, Miss Sollars was a department manager at the former Poole's Department Store. She was born near Council Grove on April 28, 1891, the daughter of John and Nancy Dollison Sollars. Miss Sollars was a member of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church and Miriam Chapter 14 of the Order of the Eastern Star, both at Emporia. She is survived by nephews and nieces, including Dick Sollars of Emporia, Ross Hager and Vernon Hager, both of Council Grove, and Mrs. Ermal Thomas-Droege of Council Grove. A graveside service was to be held this morning at Greenwood Cemetery at Council Grove. The Rev. Bob Park was to conduct the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Masonic Home. Cochran Mortuary in Wichita was in charge of arrangements.

SOMBER Arthur N. Somber- Emporia Daily Gazette March 5, 1973
• Died August 2, 1978 in Mound Valley, Kansas
• Brother of Floyd J. SHOMBER and Ray SHOMBER of Emporia

STALEY Minnie Pearl Staley- Emporia Gazette 29 December, 1910, contributed by Marie Cook
Funeral service for Mrs. A. E. Staley, who died Friday morning at her home, 10 miles east of Emporia, were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home. Rev. Claude G. Large, pastor of the Christian church, of Emporia, conducted the services. Interment was in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Alta Staley, Kenneth Staley, Archie Staley, William Jacob, Dick Laughlin and Chester Van Sickle. Mrs. Max Harris sang, accompanied by Miss Beulah Weyler.

Mrs. Staley was the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Traylor. She was born in a little log cabin, six miles east of Emporia. Mrs. Staley's maiden name was Minnie Pearl Traylor. When she was a small child, she moved with her parents to Greenwood county, and later returned to Lyon county, where she spent the remainder of her life. Although Mrs. Staley was not one of the oldest of the old settlers, she experienced and was
familiar with many of the trials of the pioneers. She was married to Alta E. Staley. All of her children were with her when she died.

Mrs. Staley is survived by her husband; three sons, Alta E. Staley, Jr., of Emporia; Archie A. Staley, of Emporia; and Kenneth C. Staley, of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Gladys Laughlin, of Americus; Mrs. Ruth Jacob, of Reading; Mrs. Kathryn Laughlin, of Americus, and Mrs. Hazel Van Sickle, of Emporia; 14 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. B. F. Fowler, of Emporia. One son, John J. Staley, is dead.

STEVES Clyde P. Steves- Topeka State Journal August 4, 1978
• born Jan.19, 1913, at Admire in Lyon County, Kan
• Lived in Topeka, Kansas, Tacoma Washington and Death Valley, California where he resided since 1965.
• Died March 3, 1973 in Puyallup, Washington.
• Married Christina Helm on Dec. 15, 1937, in Topeka, Kansas.
• Employed by the Santa Fe Railroad followed by the Milwaukee Railroad.
• Survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Diane Torgeson, Tacoma, Washington; a son, a son, Clyde Philip Steves, Jr., Puyallup, Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Imel, Fort Collins, Colorado, and Mrs. Laura Taylor, Topeka; two brothers, Ray R. Steves, San Bernardino, Calif., and Harold W. Steves, Topeka, and eight grandchildren.
• Burial will be in New Tacoma Cemetery at Tacoma, Washington.

STOUT Barbara Ann Stout- Emporia Gazette, 13 February, 1930, contributed by Marie Cook
Barbara Ann Stout, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stout, 627 Chestnut, died Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the Newman Memorial County hospital. Barbara Ann Stout was born September 8, 1929, in Emporia. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Roberts-Blue chapel. Rev. C. F. Hoffman, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, will conduct the services. Interment will be in Maplewood cemetery.

SWINK John Swink- Emporia Weekly Republican News Paper March 24, 1904, contributed by Teressa Lenkey
John Swink of Neosho Rapids, Kansas was mustered into this life, October 13th, 1825. Mustered into the matrimonial life, March 19, 1852, mustered into the Church Militant in 1861, Mustered into Co. “G” Pa. Vol. Infantry, in August 1862.
Mustered out of the U.S. Service June 22nd, 1865. Mustered out of life’s service and into the church triumphant on the fifty-second anniversary of the marriage, of John Swink and Emma A. Baldwin.
Truly a good man has fallen faithful and true in all the relations of life, his treasurer were laid up “where moth and rust will not corrupt”.
He leaves a widow sixty-nine years old, besides children; two son’s and three daughters.
Only two of the children were present, Mrs. N.A. Castle of Bushong and N.B. Swink of Rush county this state, one son J.W. lives in Colorado, one daughter Eva M. Straight lives in N.Y., and Mary E Barton in Pa.
This family count five generations.
The Great Grandmother ninety six years old sat in her easy chair near the casket of her son-in-law the old soldier seventy-nine years old who had tenderly cared for his mother-in-law for the past nineteen years to the personal knowledge of the writer and how much longer I can not say.
The last words spoken by the veteran was “I am trusting in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The God who divided the Red Sea” and closing his own eyes he fell asleep.
C.R. Stone

TURNER Kitty Luella (Horn) Turner- Emporia Gazette April 6, 1971, contributed by Bill Phillips
• resident of Emporia since 1915
• Died April 5, 1971, at Newman Memorial County Hospital.
• burial Memorial Lawn Cemetery
• Born March 17, 1893 in Hays City, Kansas, daughter of AARON and EMMA DOROTHEA (KRITER) HORN.
• Married WALTER E. TURNER on March 24, 1915 in Emporia.
• Survived by five sons, ROBERT, TED, JACK, WILLIAM (all of Emporia) and LAWRENCE of Wichita; three daughters, PEGGY BURKE, MARJORIE WILKERSON (both of Emporia), and MARTHA ALICE SANDERS of Wichita; two brothers, RAY HORN of Emporia and ARTHUR HORN of San Jose, California.; one sister, RUBY KELLY of Cape Fair, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
• Preceeded in death by her husband (March 8, 1954), three brothers, EDGAR, WILLIAM and LESLIE Horn; four sisters, NELL STURMAN, MABEL SMITH, BESSIE HENDRICKSON, and PEARL ROBERTS

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WEBB Ruby Libertus Webb - Emporia Gazette May 18, 1981, contributed by Gina Easley
• Was a resident of Emporia for more than 20 years, she worked for 15 years in Emporia nursing homes as a nurse's aide and laundress. She had moved to Emporia from Iola in 1959.
• Died May 17, 1981, at St. Mary's Hospital.
• Cremation
• Born April 22, 1920 in St. Paul daughter of Emery and Lottie May Holding Womeldorff .
• Married Lester C. Libertus on Aug 28, 1936 in Erie and later married Robert Howell in Miami, Oklahoma. She was married to Elmer Webb on Aug. 14, 1968.
• Survived by two sons, Jimmy L. Libertus, Rt. 1, Americus, and Danny L. Libertus, 1601 West South Ave., three daughters, Irene Deason of Hesston, Connie Van Rosson of Newton, and Bonnie Burch of Lakeland, Fla., two sisters, Alberta Epers of Omaha, Neb. and Wanetta Holding of Council Bluffs, Iowa. 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, David Libertus, two daughters, Alice Marie Libertus, and Patsy Iams, two brothers, Earl and Billy Holding Womeldorff and one granddaughter.
• (The paper has parents as being Emery and Lottie May Womeldorff Holding and the brothers as Earl and Billy Holding.)

WIELAND Adeline Erpelding Wieland - (no source provided), contributed by Gina Easley
• She had been a retail sales clerk in several local stores, including Grave's Drug Store, David's, and Dad and Lad's Clothing Store. She had been a resident of Emporia since 1944, moving here from California.
• Died Nov 1986 at St. Mary's Health Center.
• Burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
• Born Oct. 11, 1916, at Olpe, the daughter of John Thomas and Anna Teresa Wagner Erpelding.
• Married Dec. 25, 1942 to William E. Wieland at Fort Crowder, Mo.
• Survived by four sons, Gary F. Wieland of Cameron, Mo., Daniel (Mike) Wieland of Marshallton, Iowa, John T. (Jay) Wieland of Emporia and Patrick D. Wieland of Baldwin; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Anthony B. Erpelding of Emporia, and two sisters, Elizabeth C. Dieker of Emporia and Sister Marie De Chantel of Atchison.
• She was preceeded in death by her husband, her brothers, Peter J. Erpelding, Sylvester J. Erpelding and Nicholas J. Erpelding, and sisters, Barbara Wagner, Marie Sittenauer, Louise Penning, Catherine Erpelding and Leona Erpelding.

WILSON Vina Wilson - Emporia Gazette March 9,1951, contributed by Marie Cook
• She and her husband had a farm in the Bushong community.
• Died (March 1951) at the home of her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilson, at Miami, Okla.
• Burial at the Bushong cemetery.
• Born January 9, 1873, near Topeka
• Married John Wilson, of north of Bushong.
• Survived by daughters, Mrs. Ella Reid, of Miller; Mrs. Eva Rippetoe, Topeka; Mrs. Ora Mallory of Alta Vista; and a son, Roy Wilson, of Miami, Okla. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 30 greatgrandchildren, and a few relatives near Topeka. Her husband and two children preceeded her in death; Harry Wilson of Admire, and Mrs. Mary Geisler of Alma.

WORRELL Ruth Louise Worrell - (source not provided), contributed by Gina Easley
• A former Americus resident, she moved to California 45 years ago and resided in Redondo Beach. She was assistant manager of Wardrobe Cleaners in Redondo Beach.
• Died Oct 19, 1985 at Torrence, Calif.
• Burial at Americus Cemetery.
• Born Feb 8, 1920, in Americus, the daughter of Ralph P. and Carrie L. McElfresh Myers
• (Marriage information not provided)
• Survived by a daughter, Jacqueline C. Edmiston of Cherry Hill, N.J.; a son, Leland Worrell, address unknown; several grandchildren; her father of rural Americus; two brothers, Frank C. Myers of rural Americus and Herbert A. Myers of Coal Valley, Ill., and a sister, Harriet E. McCORMICK of Englewood, Calif.

WRIGHT J.J. Wright - Americus Greetings May 19, 1904, contributed by Gina Easley
(died 1904)
Dr. J. J. Wright, of Emporia, died Friday morning and was buried Sunday afternoon. He had been practicing medicine in Emporia since 1870, during which time he held many positions of honor and trust. He had many friends in Americus and surrounding country who admired his noble character. On December 6, 1891 he married Miss Mary Myers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myers of this place.

WRIGHT Catherine Myers Wright - Emporia Gazette Mar. 20, 1944, contributed by Gina Easley
• She took the complete college course offered by the Chautauqua association and taught school eight years in Ohio. In 1880 she came to Kansas, alone, and lived two years in Emporia. She returned to Ohio, and by the end of another two years she had persuaded her parents that the place for them, with their five young sons, was in Kansas. The family came to Kansas the spring of 1885, setting in Americus.
• Died March 1944, at Newman Memorial County Hospital in Emporia
• Burial at Americus Cemetery.
• Born September 27, 1854, near Marietta, Ohio, daughter of William B. and Harriet Beebe Myers.
• Married in 1891 to Dr. J. J. Wright, of Emporia.
• Survived by two sisters, Mrs. Henry Remley, of Herrington, and Mrs. W. S. Ruggles, Sr., Ft. Worth, Texas; three brothers, Franklin Myers, Americus, a former postmaster of that town; W. B. Myers, Robstown, Texas, and A. P. Myers, Washington, D. C., a former postmaster of Emporia. There are many nieces and nephews. Her husband died in 1904.

YOUNG Elizabeth "Lizzie" Heacock Young - Emporia Gazette August 6,1934, contributed by Doni Wright
• She moved with her parents fo Lyon County in 1878. She was a member of the First Methodist church at Clifton Heights, Pa., and of the Boston Grange, the Kansas Grange and the Lyon County Pomona Grange. She also was a member of Security Benefit association No. 212.
• Died August 5 1934, at her home, 12 miles SW of Emporia.
• Burial at Maplewood Cemetery.
• Born February 1, 1866 at Clifton Heights, PA, the daughter of James H. and Louisa HEACOCK.
• Married at Emporia, June 7, 1884 to John W. YOUNG.
• Survived by by one son, Earl Young, Osage City; two daughters Mrs. Evan [Luretta] JAMES and Miss Ethel YOUNG, Emporia; a brother, Edgar HEACOCK, Coburg, Ore., and a sister Mrs. E. K. [Ella] BUGBEE, Emporia. One grandchild and two great-grandchildren also survive. Her husband died June 6, 1928.