Obituaries

Mary Margaret (THOMAS) THOMAS died 24 Feb 1946 in Westmoreland, Pottawatomie, KS. Buried in Moodyville Cemetery, Pottawatomie Co, KS. (Obituary typed as written:) LAST RITES FOR FORMER RESIDENT Funeral services for Mrs. William M. THOMAS, former resident of Marshall county, were conducted a week ago today in Westmoreland Methodist church, and interment was in Moodyville cemetery. She died February 24. Born February 7,1871, in Dawn, Mo., she came to Home City with her parents as a child and was married February 24, 1891, to William M. THOMAS. They made their home at Vermillion and became the parents of two children, one of whom, a son, was killed in an accident in 1920. He husband died in May, 1943. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Mabel DRAPER, Wamego; two grandchildren; three brothers, Dan THOMAS, Colorado; Arthur THOMAS of Norman, Okla., and Ben THOMAS of Hastings, Neb., and three sisters. Source: Unknown Sumitted by: Dianne Richards in Michigan

Linzy Thomison was born in Henry county, Indiana, May 16, 1836. In early life moved to the state of Illinois and was married to Mrs. Mary Phillips, Sept. 12, 1857. The next year he moved to Iowa and resided there until 1865 when he moved to Kansas settling on his claim on Wilson creek. He since has lived for a time both in Iowa and western Kansas but returned to Pottawatomie county 12 years ago and has resided here ever since. He was converted during a protracted- meeting held in the old stone schoolhouse in Westmoreland nearly 40 years ago and has since lived to prove the worth of a Savior's love. He died at his home in town Sunday, September 19. His last hours were times of peace and joy. He selected the hymns and scripture for his funeral and in every way gave evidence that full preparation was made. Brother Thomison leaves a wife, 5 children, 21 grand-children and three great grand-children, besides a host of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church at Westmoreland and were conducted by Rev. C. B. Young of Quenemo, his former pastor, assisted by Rev. G. W. Stafford, pastor of the church. The text used for the message was one that the deceased had chosen, it being Rev. 2:14. Mr. and Mrs. Thomison celebrated their Golden Wedding in this city two years ago the 12th of this month. The five living children are Mrs. Lydia Gard, Mrs. E. P. Tibbette, Alice Thomison, Curtis Thomison of Talmage, Kansas, and Rev. Howard Thomison of Morrison, Okla. The last named is one of the prominent preachers of the Oklahoma conference. All the children were present at the funeral. While Bro. Thomison left no material wealth to his children, he left them a richer legacy than any Harriman, Gould or Vanderbilt. Interment was in the old Westmoreland cemetery. Source:The Westmoreland Recorder, Westmoreland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, September 23, 1909 Submitted by: John Matrow

Mrs. Mary Thomison Dead. Mrs. Mary Steen Thomison died at her home in Morrison, Oklahoma, June 4, 1924. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, October 15, 1831, and was therefore 92 years, 7 months and 19 days old. She married Linzy Thomison, September 7, 1857. Their married life was spent in and near Westmoreland, where her husband died in 1909. She, with her husband, united with the Methodist church more than 65 years ago, and in the church of her choice she was an earnest worker until old age compelled her to desist. She died in the faith, giving evidence that all was well. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Belle Tibbetts, of Westmoreland, Kansas; Mrs. Alice Maxwell, of Norman, Oklahoma; Mrs. Lydia Gard, Morison, Oklahoma; and one son, Rev. Howard Thomison, Lawton, Oklahoma, besides 27 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren, and many friends to mourn her death. Since her removal to Oklahoma, several years ago, she had a home with her daughter, Mrs. Lydia Gard. The body was bought to Westmoreland for burial and the funeral servcies. The services were conducted by Rev. John H. Noltensmeyer. Interment was in the Westmoreland cemetery. The body was accompanied to Olsburg by Rev. Howard Thomison and Mrs. Lydia Gard, son and daughter of the deceased. Card of Thanks We desire to thank the citizens of Westmoreland and vicinity for their sympathy and aid rendered in the funeral services and at the burial of our mother. Mrs. Belle Tibbetts. Howard Thomison. Source: Westmoreland Recorder, Westmoreland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, June 12, 1924. Submitted by: John Matrow

Lee TIBBETTS Lee S. Tibbetts, 78, 607 Buchanan, died Tuesday at a Topeka hospital following a long illness. Mr. Tibbetts was born at Westmoreland Feb. 26, 1888, and lived there until 25 years ago when he moved to Topeka. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Westmoreland Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Tibbetts of the home; two sons, Edward Tibbetts of Omaha, and Glenn Tibbetts of Denver; five daughters, Mrs. May Osterholtz, Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Leona Horner, Lawrence, Miss Eleanor Tibbetts, Washington, D. C., Mrs. Mary Kathryn Jones, Satellite Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Edith Hamblin, Huntsville, Tex.; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Westmoreland Methodist Church, with burial in Westmoreland. Barnes Funeral Home, Westmoreland, is in charge of arrangements. Source: The Topeka Daily Capital, October 28, 1966 Submitted by: Kathi Travers

LESTER GLEN TIBBETTS Lester Glenn Tibbetts, the son of Mrs. Belle Tibbetts, was born August 11, 1880. He passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vida Neyer, in Abilene, Kansas on June 26, 1949 at the age of 68 years 9 months and 9 days. He had lived in this community most of his life. He was a member of the Pleasant Run Methodist church. He was married to Ida Walker. To this union were born three children: Mrs. Ruth Sappenfield of Leoti, Kansas; Mrs. Vida Neyer of Abilene, Kansas and Vern Tibbetts of Marysville, Kansas; all of whom survive. He is also survived by two brothers, Lee Tibbetts of Topeka; Ray Tibbetts of Fort Morgan, Colorado; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Welter of the Pleasant Run community and Mrs. Vera Arnold of Westmoreland; five grand children, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He was a good neighbor and friends and will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Glenn L. Fickel at the Pleasant Run church on Tuesday, June 28, at 2 p. m. Source: Westmoreland Recorder, June 30, 1949 Submitted by: John Matrow

Henry Tieking Dead Henry Tieking was born at Bingen, Germany, December 6, 1845, and departed this life January 31, 1922, at an age of 76 years, 1 month and 25 days. He was the youngest of a family of four children and the last surviving member at the time of his death. On February 11, 1872, he was united in marriage to Johanna Heikman, who preceded him to the spirit world November 1, 1920. To this union were born six children, Minnie Blenn of Westmoreland, Johanna, Louis, and Herman H. of Flush, John H., of Concordia and another son, Herman, died in 1883. The deceased was a good neighbor, a kind father, and loving husband and his presence will be missed from our midst. He died after a long illness at his home near Flush where he had lived for the past thirty-eight years. He was a member of the Reformed church which he joined when a young man in Germany. The funeral services were held at the Pleasant Run M. E. Church Friday and was conducted by Rev. E. K. Resier. Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter. Submitted by: Bev Bird

TIEKING, Herman

Tragic end to long search for Herman Tieking, 80, more than 200 help hunt An 18 hour search for Herman Tieking, 80 came to a tragic end early Sunday afternoon when his body was found on the Raymond Duncan farm southwest of Westmoreland. Mrs. Duncan found the body, a short distance away from an outbuilding, shortly after noon. Before the body was found, it was estimated that 200 men and boys including the Explorer Scout and Boy Scouts troops of Westmoreland, were searching in every direction for traces of Mr. Tieking. Also assisting in the search were perhaps 25 horsemen, mostly members of the Westmoreland Saddle Club and an Army helicopter from Marshall Field. Mr. Tieking wandered away from his home shortly before dark Saturday evening, when his son, Fred, was assisting a neighbor start an engine. Although the younger Mr. Tieking was gone less than 5 minutes, no trace of his father could be found on his return. A search party of neighbors was immediately organized, and the Westmoreland fire department was called later in the evening. The search continued through the night and when Mr. Tieking had not been found by Sunday morning, help from the entire community was asked. There was little hope that Mr. Tieking would be found alive, since had rained intermittedly during the night, and the night was cold. Mr. Tieking was in frail health, and it could not be expected that he would survive exposure. The body was found about two and a half miles northeast from the Tieking home. Most of the search had been to the west, and north and south from the house, with most searchers beginning from the corner of the Jenkins Cemetery. The body was found a quarter mile north of the cemetery. Don Reves, undersheriff, praised the cooperation shown by the people, not only from the immediate community, but also many from a considerable distance who heard of the search and offered assistance. Many of the ladies of the community prepared food, and served the searchers uring and after the search. Services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Westmoreland Methodist Church and burial was in the Jenkins Cemetery. Rev. J. A. Robertson officiated, and Barnes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Source: , Thursday, September 24, 1964, front page Submitted by:

TIEKING, Herman

Mr. Herman Tieking died at his home in Myers Valley, Monday morning, October 5, 1903, at 9 o’clock. He was a young man and little past thirty years of age. His death was caused by dropsy of the heart. His brothers, August and William Tieking, and Eli, John and Louis Getz, were all present at the funeral. Herman lived a single life of a little past thirty years and was a good neighbor and a true friend. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at Flush. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father Hundt. The pall-bearers were: Geo. Dekat, Albert Umscheid, John Eckart, Peter Dunn, John and Frank Underberger. The funeral was largely attended by all those whom wished to pay their last tribute to the deceased. The bereaved have our sympathy Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter. Submitted by:

TIEKING, Herman Henry

Herman Henry Tieking Herman Henry Tieking was born March 5, 1884 and passed away September 20, 1964 at the age of 80 years and 6 months. He came to Kansas from Germany with his parents at the age of 6 months and settled in the Pleasant Run and Flush communities, where he was a life-long resident. He married Maude Harvey of England, April 2, 1913 and to this union one son was born. His wife preceded him in death in July 1950. He leaves to mourn his passing one son, Fredrich Tieking of the home and one stepson, Reginald Harvey of Los Angeles, California, 5 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. As a young man he worked in his father’s blacksmith shop and later along with his farming he did carpenter and stone work for the community. He was well known in his community and had many, many friends. The funeral will be held Wednesday, September 23 at 2:30 p.m. in the Westmoreland Methodist Church in Westmoreland, Kansas. Barnes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pall bearers are: George Duncan, Julius Kraushaar, G. A. Noll, Raymond Duncan, Gordon Bradshaw and Delmar Whitacre. Interment will be in Jenkin’s cemetery. Gone, But Not Forgotten Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter. Submitted by:

TIEKING, John H.

John H. Tieking John H. Tieking was born in Leer, Germany, in 1880 and died in Concordia, Kansas, October 20, 1933. He came with his parents to the United States when three years of age. When 21, he entered business at Stockdale, and in 1902 moved to Hollis, Kansas. The family moved to Concordia in 1908 and had been in the blacksmithing and foundry business since that time. He leaves to mourn, his widow and five children: Mrs. George Stevenson of Concordia; Mrs. Anna Savoie of Los Angeles, California; Joseph, John F., and Oscar Tieking of the home. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters; Mrs. Minnie Blenn, Westmoreland; Miss Johanna, Herman and Louis Tieking, of Flush. Funeral services were held October 23 at the Cathedral in Concordia, the Knights of Columbus in charge. Concordia Blade-Empire. Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter. Submitted by:

TIEKING, Johanna

Mrs. Johanna Tieking Johanna Hiekman was born in Stadt Leer, Germany, on the 11th day of February, 1845. She was the eldest of a family of seven daughters, and at the time of her death the only living member. She was married to Henry Tieking on February 11, 1872, and to this union were born six children Minnie Blenn of Westmoreland, Johanna and Louis of Flush, Herman who died in 1883, and John H. of Concordia, and Herman H. of Flush. She died at her home near Flush where she had lived for the last 37 years, on November 1, 1920. Her age was 75 years, 8 months and 22 days. She became a member of the German Lutheran Church when a girl. She was a good mother and wife, and those who knew her best will cherish the memory of her life in the years to come. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Run church and were conducted by Rev. E. K. Resler. Burial was in the Jenkins cemetery. Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter. Submitted by:

TIEKING, Johanna

Johanna Tieking Johanna Tieking, daughter of Henry and Johanna Tieking, was born December 18, 1873 in Germany and passed away on August 4, 1959, at a rest home in Wamego, Kan. She came to this country on June 15, 1882. She spent most of her life near the Flush community. Most of this time she kept house for her brother until she entered the rest home in 1958. Preceding her in death were her parents, a sister, Hermine Blenn, and a brother, John. She was survived by two brothers, Herman of Westmoreland and Lewis of Flush. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Friday morning in the Stewart Memorial Chapel with burial in the Jenkins Cemetery. Rev. Philip Rimel conducted the memorial service. Source: , August 13, 1959, page 5 Submitted by:

TIEKING, Louis A.

Louis A. Tieking Louis August Tieking, son of Henry and Johanna Tieking, was born October 9, 1887, and passed away August 7, 1959 at his home. He was a blacksmith all his life in the Flush community. He leaves one brother, Herman, and a number of nieces and nephews to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Stewart Memorial Chapel. Burial was in the Jenkins Cemetery. The Rev. Philip Rimel, pastor of the Westmoreland Methodist Church, conducted the memorial service. Source: , August 13, 1959, page 5 Submitted by:

TIMMONS, Mariam Leona Faye

Mrs. Jason Baxter, 78, a former resident of Laclede neighborhood, died Friday at her home in Wichita. Survivors include the husband, daughter, Reva Jean Hillin, son, Lawrence, all of Wichita; brother, Simon Timmons, St. Marys, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday at Wichita with burial in the Rest Haven Gardens of Memory, Wichita. Source: "The Wamego Times", September 21, 1967 Submitted by: Richard

TIMMONS, Mariam Leona Faye

This community was saddened to hear of the death of Mrs. Jason (Faye) Baxter at her home early Friday evening. She had spent most of her life in the Laclede community and was a charter member of the Jayhawk Club. She and Jason moved to Wichita in 1961 at 3325 S. Osage. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Reva Jean Hillin, son, LaVelle, three granchildren, Janet Faye and Anita Kaye Hillin and Lesa Baxter, all of Wichita; a brother, Simon Timmons of St. Marys Manor. Those from here attending funeral service Monday, September 18 were Mrs. Leona Shinski, Bonnie and Marvin Green, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Orsborn, Hazel Flinn, Mary Turner, Mr. And Mrs. Dale Bairow and Louis Timmons. Other relatives were Carol Timmons, Silver Lake; Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Timmons, Manhattan; Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Timmons, Topeka. Source: "The Wamego Times", September 28, 1967 Submitted by: Richard

TIMMONS, Shedrick Riley

Riley Timmons Shedrick Riley Timmons, son of the late Mr. And Mrs S. R. Timmons was born at Laclede on December 2, 1880 and passed away in Wamego, March 4, 1945 at the age of 64 years. In March 1895 he moved to Wamego with his parents and then with his parents moved back to the farm at Laclede in 1900. He was married to Viola Baxter January 4, 1911. To this union, four sons, Carroll of Rossville, Melvin of Topeka, Lewis of Camp Roberts, Calif. and Lyle in the Phillippines and one daughter, Mrs. Betty Kusler of Kansas City, Kansas. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, five children, 16 grandchildren, six sisters, Mrs. Alice Tanner and Miss Rachel Timmons of Wamego, Miss Sara Timmons of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Mae Felkner of Garden City, Miss Ethel Timmons of Wichita, Mrs. Jason Baxter of Onaga, two brothers, Simon of Onaga and Roy of Vancouver, Wash. One sister, Mrs. B. L. Jackson of Bazine, Kansas preceded him in death. Twenty nephews and nieces also survive, as well as a host of friends. He was a kind considerate husband and father, a good neighbor and friend. At our fireside will be a vacant chair We shall meet and linger to caress him While we breathe our evening prayer. They tell us wreaths of glory Evermore will deck his brow But this soothes the anguish only Sweeping o'er our heartstrings now. It is expected that the funeral services will be held at the Stewart Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Source: "The Wamego Times, March 8, 1945 Submitted by: Richard

TIMMONS, Simon

Wamego - Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Stewart Funeral Home here for Simon Timmons, 91, Wamego, who died Thursday in a St. Marys rest home. Burial will be in Wamego City Cemetery. He was born in Ohio and had spent most of his life in the Laclede and Wamego communities in Pottawatomie County. He was a retired farmer A brother-in-law, Jason Baxter, Wichita, survives. Source: "Topeka Capital-Journal", April 6, 1968 Submitted by: Richard

TOOMBS, George L

George L. Toombs was born in Atress England, April 11th 1839 and died at his home in Louisville Kansas February 6, 1914, aged 74 years, 10 months, and five days. He came to America in 1854. He enlisted in 1861 in Illinois Inf. 11th Reg’t Batallion “C”. Reenlisted in 1st Ill. Light Artillery and served until close of war in 1865. He was married to Eva Belle Carmony March 14th, 1867, and to them were born 8 children of whom 4 are living: J.E. Toombs of Harker Oklahoma, J. T. and J. R. Toombs of Louisville and Mrs Alice Sherar of Wichita Kansas. He was buried in the Louisville cemetery February 8, 1914, Rev. John M. White conducting the funeral service. Not in the obit -he was preceeded in death by his daughter Anna Mary Toombs Foster Coombs in 1911 in Oklahoma. Source: "Westmoreland Recorder" (believed) Submitted by: Donna

TOWNSEND, Estella

Mrs. Estella Arganbright, 81, died Saturday. Born Oct. 8, 1880 in Laclede, she had been a resident of the Wamego community all her life. She was the daughter of John and Emma Townsend. Her husband, Porter Arganbright died in 1950. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Ackley, Havensville, Mrs. Grace Wyatt and Mrs. Velma Lelievre, both of Ventura, Calif., two brothers, Lloyd Townsend, Onaga, and Leland Townsend, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Finlinson, Hollywood, Calif., and Mrs. Verne Walls, Manhattan; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services were Wednesday in Stewart Memorial Chapel with burial in Wamego cemetery. Source: The Wamego Times, August 2, 1962 Submitted by:

WADE, John

WADE, John John Wade Dead John Wade, the oldest inhabitant of Fostoria, died on yesterday morning and the funeral was held at the M. E. church there today at 11 a. m. Rev. W. H. Brown preached the sermon. An obituary will be pubilshed next week. Source: Westmoreland Reporter, Westmoreland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas September 16, 1909 page 1 Obituary of John Wade John Wade died at his home in Fostoria Wednesday September 15. He was born July 10, 1832 and was therefore 77 years, two months and five days old. He enlisted in a Pennsylvania regiment during the Civil war and served three years. He came to Kansas in 1872 and settled upon a farm which he resided until about nine years ago when he moved to Fostoria. He was converted and joined the Baptist church in 1873. The funeral sevices were held at the M. E. church in Fostoria at 2 p. m. Thursday, September 16 and were conducted by Rev. W. H. Brown of Westmoreland. Interment was in the Adams Peak cemetery. An aged wife and for sons and a daughter mourn his death. Source: Westmoreland Reporter, Westmoreland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas September 23, 1909 page 8 Submitted by: Patrica Riebel

WAGONER, W. R.

Wamego people were greatly shocked Tuesday morning to learn of the death of W.R. Wagoner. Thursday, July 17, Mr. Wagoner was helping the threshers and became overheated. But he was apparently better, and was so reported in town Monday night. But death came suddenly Monday night and at a time when he and his family thought he was about recovered. Walter Richard Wagoner was born at Homer, Michigan, March 17, 1870; died at his home near Wamego, Kansas, July 28, 1924; aged 54 years, 4 months, and 11 days. He was ill only about ten days, and his sudden death came as a great surprise to his family and many friends. He came to Kansas in December, 1889 and has lived around Wamego and Alma all of the time he has been a resident of the state. On March 27th, 1895, he was united in marriage to Miss Eva Sebring, of Halifax, Kansas. To this union six children were born; Olan P. Wagoner, of Wamego: Mrs. Roy C. Wilkerson, of Abilene; Leo C. Wagoner, of Battle Creek, Michigan; Mrs. William D. Kohler, of Westmoreland; Walter L. Wagoner, of Wamego; William M. Wagoner, of Wamego. Three brothers and three sisters also survive him. Mr. Wagoner was a man of splendid character and kindly disposition. He was honored and respected by all who know him. He was tenderly and affectionately devoted to his home and loved ones. There he will be missed most. His voice is hushed in silence and his footfall will be heard on the floor no more. He will also be greatly missed among his fraternity brethren. He was a member of Wamego Lodge No. 80, I.O.O.F. of which he was Past Grand, also a member of Unity Rebecca Lodge No. 232, Wamego Encampment No. 36, and the M.W.A. He was a friendly brother, and was always affable and agreeable. He held his friends in the highest esteem, and always held himself in readiness to do anything he could to befriend and accomodate them. His home was open to hospitality, and no one was ever turned away without his favor if it was possible for him to grant it. Because of these fine and splendid qualities, he was held in high esteem by his friends. His presence and counsel in fraternal organizations of which he was a member will be greatly missed and lamented. He met his end quietly and peacefully, undisturbed and unafraid. May he rest in peace. Besides his children and relatives mentioned above, he leaves other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his untimely departure. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church in Wamego Thursday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by the Rev. L.B. Pruitt, pastor of the church. The members of the Odd Fellows Lodge attended in a body, and had charge of the services at the grave. Burial was made in the family lot in the cemetery at Wamego. Source: Newsclipping from unknown newspaper. Submitted by: Pat Nowicki

WALKER, Emma Mrs.

Mrs. Emma Walker Funeral services for Mrs. Emma R. Walker, 95, of Manhattan, who died there Monday, will be held 1:30 pm Thursday in the Burliew-Cowan funeral home there, with burial in Manhattan’s Sunset cemetery. Mrs. Walker was born October 4, 1859, in Dawagiac, Mich., and moved to Manhattan 32 years ago from Westmoreland. She was a member of the Aggieville Grange there. She is survived by a son, Ross of Talmadge, and a daughter, Mrs. Ida Tibbetts of Manhattan. Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter. Submitted by:

WARD, Fenn

Highland - Fenn Ward, 90, Highland, died Friday at a St. Joseph, Mo., hospital. He was born March 17, 1892, at Wheaton, the son of James and Martha Ingalsbe Ward. Mr. Ward was a mail carrier for 35 years, first at Wheaton and later from 1933 until he retired at Highland. He was a member of Highland United Methodist Presbyterian Church, a 50-year member of Smithton Lodge No 1, AF&AM, member of Vanderslice Chapter No. 452 of the Order of Eastern Star and Kiwanis, all of highland. He also was a member of Northeast Kansas Historical Society. His first wife, Mrs. Sadie Brown Ward, died in 1972. He later married Lillian Tellefson in 1979. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Beulah Stutz, Aurora, Colo, and Mrs. Kathryn Boyle, Wichita; a sister, Mrs. Clara Dixon, Topeka; and nine grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Highland United Methodist Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Mr. Ward will lie in state from 9 a.m. today until 9 a.m. Monday at Highland Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be mae to Highland Community College or Highland United Methodist Presbyterian Church. Source: Unknown Submitted by: Richard

WARREN, Charles Albert

Charles Albert Warren was born at Loganport, Indiana, April 1, 1854. When he was three years old he moved with his parents to Washington, Iowa where the remaining years of his childhood, and his youth were spent. February 13, 1877 he was united in marriage with Mary Ellen Risinger. The following year they moved to Kansas to the Wamego community. To this union twelve children were born, four of whom preceded their father in death. Mr. Warren has been a resident of Wamego during the past fifteen years. Previously, he spent most of his active life as a farmer in the Wamego community. He united with the Wamego Methodist church in 1893 and during the fifty years that have passed since he has been an active member. He was very devotedin his attendance of both the Sunday School and church services. The Bible was a familiar book to him. Many passages of the Scriptures he knew so well he often quoted them without an error. Besides his many friends, he leaves as his loved ones who will greatly miss him: his life companion, Mrs. Mary Warren of the home; six daughters: Mrs. Nellie Lambert, Manhattan; Mrs. Alta Russell, Topeka; Mrs. Edna Duncan, Topeka; Mrs. Minnie Hill, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Helen Thurman, San Bernardino, Calif.; Mrs. Bulah Lindahl, Chicago, Ill. Two sons: Guy Warren, Grand Junction, Colo.; Sprague Warren, Topeka; 27 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren. Twelve of the grandsons are now in military service for their country. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 4, 3 p.m. at the Stewart Funeral Home, with the Rev. H.T. Vigour in charge of the services Source: Newspaper clipping without name of paper – Thursday, May 6, 1943 Submitted by: Elizabeth Warren

WATTS, Joseph H.

JOSEPH H. WATTS One of the men who has been prominently identified with Kansas History since the pioneer days is Joseph H. Watts. He is one of those typical Englishmen who take the world as it comes, and make the best of everything. He came to Kansas in an early day, settling first over on Clear Creek but eventually locating on a splendid farm--his present home--in the English Ridge settlement. Here Uncle Joe, as he is commonly called, is surrounded by everything necessary to make life comfortable and prosperous. He keeps the best of everything that the market desires, and is one of the biggest hearted men in the country. Progressive, genial and liberal, he is always doing good to somebody. No man in the country enjoys the respect and confidence of the people more fully than he, and his large beautiful and well cultivated farm is headquarters for all that need aid and friendly counsel. He has a most estimable wife, and a family of bright and accomplished children. OBITUARIES Joseph Hiram Watts was born June 3, 1832, died Sunday, December 13, 1914, age 82 years, 6 months, and 10 days. He was born in Catcit Birtle, Somersetshire, England. He came to America in 1846 and located in Illinois. He was married to Lucy Shove at Waukegan, Illinois, August 22, 1857. They moved from there to Iowa and lived a short time, then moved to Clear Fork, Kansas, where they made their home until 1868 when they moved to English Ridge where they lived until the spring of 1911 when becoming feeble with age they went to live with their daughter, Elsie, where he resided until his death. He leaves to mourn his departure a wife and six children: Grace Lawton of Arapaho, Oklahoma, P.S. Watts of Fort Bragg, California, Maud Smith of Helix, Oregon, Elizabeth Loughmiller of Hillis, Kansas, Elsie Kroth and Fred Watts of this place, all of Texas, and a great many other relatives and friends. He was kind and loving husband and father and always delighted in helping the poor and unfortunate. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon with a short service at the home and sermon by Rev. Raymond at the church and burial in the Bucks Grove Cemetary. One unusual thing about his life, Mr. Watts was born on Sunday, his golden wedding was on Sunday, he died on Sunday and was buried on Sunday. Source: , Havensville, Kansas--date unknown. Submitted by: Additional information submitted : ____ 1880 US Census Pottawatomie County, Kansas. JosephWatts W M 47 farmer England Lucy WF 45 wife England GraceWF 12 dau Kansas Paul W M 10 son Kansas MaudW F 8 dau Kansas BessieW F 5 dau Kansas Elsie W F 3 dau Kansas John Collman W M 24 farm labor Iowa Clara Tidy W F 30 Niece England This is for my great-great grandmother, Lucy Shove Watts. M. Togin (Lawton) Cassell 48 Wine Press Way, Napa, CA 94558e-mail: ToginC@aol.com According to the Shove bible, the family left England on March 25, 1854 and arrived in New York on May 3, 1854.  Havensville Torchlight M. Togin (Lawton) Cassell

WATTS, Lucy Shove

Obituary: Lucy Shove Watts died March 2, 1919, Havensville, Kansas Lucy Shove was born December 26, 1835 at Horley, Surrey, England, died March 2, 1919, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elsie Kroth, where she had made her home for the last eight years. At the time of her death, she was 83 years, 2 months and 6 days old. She was confirmed in the Church of England when a girl and was a Christian all her life, and a good wife, a loving mother, and never complained during all the years of her illness. She came from England with her parents when 18 years of age and lived in Illinois until her marriage with Joseph Hiram Watts, August 22, 1857. They went to Iowa where they lived eight years. From there to Clear Fork, Kansas, and two years later to English Ridge, where they lived until 1911. When becoming feeble with age, they went to live with their daughter, Mrs. Elsie Kroth. She was preceded by her husband who died December 13, 1914. She leaves to mourn her departure six children: Mrs. Grace Lawton, and Mrs. Maud Watts Smith of Arapaho, Oklahoma. P.S. Watts, Fred Watts, Mrs. Bessie Loughmiller, and Mrs. Kroth of this place, all of whom were present. She also leaves 18 grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Mary Ellis, of Topeka, Kansas, 2 brothers, George and Jesse Shove of this place, also many other friends and relatives. Funeral services were held at Bucks Grove Church Wednesday, March 5, conducted by Rev. Charles E. Tanner. Interment was made in Bucks Grove Cemetary. The children of Mrs. Lucy Watts wish to express their thanks to their neighbors and friends for their kindness in the late breavement. Source: Unknown. Submitted by: (NOTE from submitter - According to the Shove Bible, the family left England on March 25, 1854 and arrived in New York on May 3, 1854.)  M. Togin (Lawton) Cassell

WELSH, Bridgett Giblin

"Bridgett Giblin Welsh" (died Jan 5, 1923). She was born in the Half Parish of Calgarugy County, Tipperary, Ireland in 1841 where she grew to womanhood. In 1858 she and her two sisters came to America, first locating at East Rutland, Vermont. On Aug 18, 1865, she was married to Miles Welsh where the family resided till 1870. She, her husband and family moved to Akron, Ohio where they made their home until April 1876. They moved to Kansas locating near (Butler City) now Blaine, Kansas. She resided there till her death Jan. 5th, 1923 9:00 am. To this union were born 7 children, 2 dying in infancy. Those living are John W. Welsh of Weskan, Ks.; Mary A. Moss, James M., Michael J. Welsh of Frankfort, Ks., and Katie Foley of Sharon Springs, Ks.. All children were present for the funeral. Services were conducted by Rev. Father Mc Namara of Blaine, Ks. on Jan 6th, 1923 at 9:30 am and she was laid to rest in the what is now St. Bridgett Cemetery, Blaine, Ks. The deceased was a quiet unassuming woman, quite in her faith, devoted to her family, raised them to be usefull men & women. She endured many hardships and privitations like other settlers in the early days in Kansas, but endowed with that will and determination to brave the hardships of the times and always hopeful that the future would bring it's rewards. she made the best of what was at hand. Submitted by: Virgil D. Miller

WELSH, Miles

"Miles Welsh" son of James Walsh (Welsh), was born in Leitrim County, Ireland Dec15, 1833. His parish was Innus Mc Graw, Ireland. He was married to Bridget Giblin in Aug 18 1865, at St. Peters Church in Rutland, Vermont. He supposedly came to NY on the "Mayflower" in April 1866 through the port of Castle Garden, NY. From New York he moved to Vermont, then to Akron, Ohio with Ox and wagon, then on to Frankfort, Kansas, 1876. They settled on a peice of school land located 2 miles north of (Butler City) now Blaine, Ks. Later he homesteaded 80 acres 5 miles west of Blaine (Potowatomie Co.) and later bought 80 acres, 5 miles west of Blaine and lived there until 1923 after Bridget's death. Miles was moved to Sharon Springs, Ks. by Mrs and Mr. Jefferson Lee (Katie) Foley where he made his home until his death March 3, 1926. Miles was returned to Blaine and buried in the Catholic Cemetery, Blaine, Ks. along side of his wife Bridget Welsh. Mr Welsh lived a faithful Catholic all of his life. He left three sons, Michael, James, John, two daughters Mrs Mary Moss, of Frankfort and Catherine (Katie) Foley of Sharon Springs, Ks. Submitted by: Virgil D. Miller

WELTER, William Jackson

William Jackson Welter William Jackson Welter died at his home in the Pleasant Run neighborhood Monday at 11 1.m., April 1, 1946. While he had been in failing health for several years, there seemed to be no noticeable change in his condition until Sunday evening, March 31, when he had a severe heart attack, followed by another one early the next morning which proved to be fatal. He was the son of Nicholas and Nancy Welter and was born only a few miles from where he died on the farm where his parents homesteaded in the early fifties. He, with a twin sister, Mary Ellen, was born on June 27, 1873, and at the time of his death, was 72 years, 9 months, and 4 days old. Mary Ellen preceded him in death 24 years ago. He was married to Kate Weber on October 5, 1898, and to this union three children were born, Wilson, and later twin sons who died in infancy. On March 12, 1928, Mrs. Welter passed on. On September 23, 1931, he was married to Stella May Dixon of Wamego and since that time they have made their home on their farm in the Pleasant Run community. He leaves to mourn his loss, his devoted wife, Stella May; one son, Wilson, of Wamego; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Pierce, Scranton, and Mrs. Margaret Ziegenhirt, Linn; and two brothers, R. P. and Edward, both of Westmoreland; and one grandchild, Ruby Welter. He joined the Pleasant Run Methodist church in his early life and has always exemplified its principles and teachings in his simple every day and unpretentious life, but was deeply interested and always gave his earnest support to the upbuilding of his church and all other community interests and never missed an opportunity to lend a helping hand or do a kind deed to anyone in need. He shall be missed by many. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at the Pleasant Run church, with Rev. A. L. Wright in charge. Interment was in Jenkins cemetery. Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter. Submitted by: Bev Bird

WELTER, Mrs. Wm.

Obituary of Mrs. Wm. Welter Mrs. William Welter died at her home in the Pleasant Run neighborhood, March 12, 1928. She was born near Myers Valley on May 5, 1876, and was at the time of her death 51 years, 9 months and 27 days of age. On October 5, 1898, she married William Welter. To this union were born three children, Wilson, who lives with his father, then came the twins for a short visit of a few hours and departed to be with the angels above. After years of patient suffering, death came to relieve the body and free the spirit of Mrs. Welter. Those who preceded her in death are her parents, and her brothers and sisters, Lena, John, Adeline, William, Henry and Louis Weber Mrs. Lucy Funk, and Mrs. Lillie Mayer. She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, a son, Wilson, two sisters, Mrs. Hattie King, of Blue Springs, Nebraska, Mrs. Lillie Allwardt of Topeka, tow brothers, Frank and Charley, of Myers Valley, south of Westmoreland, and other relatives and friends. In young life, Mrs. Welter answered the call of Christian service and responsibility. She has now answered the second call to come home and rest from labor and all affliction. The funeral services were held at the Pleasant Run M. E. church, March 15, at 2 p.m., and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. L. Dillon, The pall bearers were Charles A. Barr, J. B. Bradshaw, Carroll Barr, Guy McLaughlin, Lester Campbell, and Chas. Pinick. Interment was in the Jenkins cemetery. Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter. Submitted by: Bev Bird

WERNING, Andrew A.

Werning Funeral Services Friday Funeral services for Andrew A. Werning, 82, who died here Wednesday morning, will be at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Ryan chapel. Werning, a resident here fore the past nine years, died at the home of Mrs. Frank Jolley, 701 Osage, after suffering a stroke about a week ago. He had been at the Jolley home for six days. Mr. Werning was born in Germany May 7, 1858. At the age of eight years he came with his parents to the United States and settled first in South Carolina and later came to Kansas. In February, 1886, he was married to Maggie Huthzel, who died in 1919. Survivors include a son, Neil, El Centro, Calif.; a brother, Garret Werning, and a sister, Mrs. J. B. Falkenrich, both of Manhattan. Mr. Werning had resided the past nine years with a niece, Mrs. Homer Hofmann, route one. Interment will be in Sunset cemetery. Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter. Submitted by: Bev Bird

Young, Mrs. Jane (Newsom)

Mrs. Jane Young living one half mile northeast of town died on Thursday, Nov. 27th. Funeral was held at the church Friday at 2 p.m. Mrs. Young had been a great sufferer for the past two months. The family have the sympathy of all. Submitted by: Cyndy

Young, Philo

Garrison Died-On New Year's morning, Philo Young, aged 78 years and 8 months. Mr. Young was born in New York State, and at an early age moved to Indiana, where he grew to manhood. He was twice married, his first wife was Emma Peterson, who died in 1870, of this marriage there are three children living. His second wife was a Mrs Jane Cassiday, who died about six years ago. Of this marriage there are two children, Flora and Benjamin. Mr. Young came to Kansas nineteen years ago and for the past fifteen years has lived near Garrison. He was a cripple for many years and for the past year has been a great sufferer, but now he is at rest; his spirit has gone to his God who gave it. He has left his poor crippled body and gone where the Lord will give him a new body free of pain and suffering. Rev. Kulpe of Manhattan, preached a very appropriate and feeling sermon after which the body was followed to the cemetery around the hill and laid to rest beside his wife. B.P. Young, who is in the employ of the U.P.R.R. Company at Ellis, Kansas, came home Friday morning before his father died, and after the funeral went to Leavenworth for a few days, returning here Saturday, and will return to his work at Ellis Monday morning. Source: Westmoreland Recorder, Thursday, January 13, 1898 Submitted by: Cyndy