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Clarence Austen, son of S. L. and H. J. Austen, was born in Holton, Ripley County, Ind., June 26, 1872. He with his parents came to Russell county Kansas in early childhood where he had lived the remainder of his days. He died in his home near Lucas on October 24, 1807, age 25 years 8 months and 28 days. He leaves to mourn a wife and one son, father, mother, three sisters and one brother and many friends and neighbors. Brother Austen was married to Miss Minnie M. Boyer September 2, 1894, this union was blessed with one son who is about 2 years old. By the death of Brother Austen a gloom is cast over the entire community. His death resulted from a severe attack of remittant typhoid fever. All was done that medical skill and loving friends could do for him, but to no avail, grim death claimed him for his own. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a member of the Evangelical Association at Sunrise and held the office of Exhorter of Sunrise class. He joined the S. of V. Camp No. 148 when he was 18 years of age and held the office of Captain of the Camp for a number of years.
The funeral services were held in the Evangelical church at Lucas and were conducted by his pastor Rev. S. A. Burget. A very large assemblage was present, many more than could be accommodated with seats. The sermon was from II Corinthians 5:6, "Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord."
The S.K.A.O.U.W. Legion which the deceased had just recently joined, sat in the church in a body and had entire charge of the services at the cemetery.
The remains were accompanied to the Lucas cemetery by an unusually large number of sympothizing friends and very tenderly laid away to rest. The bereaved wife, son, father, mother, brother, sisters and relatives have the sympathy of the whole community in this the saddest of all hours. We commit them to Him who hath said, "I am the Resurrection and the Life, he that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live and whosoever liveth and believeth on me shall never die. Rev. S. A. Burgert
- Lucas Advance, Lucas, Russell County, Kansas, October, 28, 1897.
Harriett Jane Truitt was born in Ripley County, Indiana, July 27th, 1845, where she lived with her parents until she was married to Samuel L. Austen, Sept. 24th, 1871, at her father's home near Milan, Ind. And to repeat the words of the bereaved husband "We have lived together agreeably and continuously since that time until 2:10 A. M. Wed. morning, Sept. 7, 1921 when death separated us". To this union were born two sons and three daughters, four of who survive the mother. Clarence preceding his mother in Oct. 24, 1897. Those who remain are: Mrs. Clara Tilton of Collyer, Kan., Mrs. Mary Glendening of Codell, Kan., both of who are present, Mrs. Hattie McCann of St. Charles, Ark., and George C. Austen of Long Beach, Calif.
These four children, the father and husband, seventeen grandchildren are joined by other relatives and a host of friends and neighbors in mourning the loss of a loving and devoted wife and mother, and a friend and neighbor indeed.
Mrs. and Mrs. Austen remained in Indiana until their departure for Kansas arriving in this vicinity Sept. 20, 1877, and settled on a homestead four miles north of Lucas on Wolf Creek. Here they lived until 1896 when the moved into Lucas where they resided since.
Mrs. Austen belongs to that group of our citizens who are all too rapidly bidding us good bye - the old settlers. Along with many others of this community the Austens were early arrivals here and did their bit to subdue the wild and desert like country. She was a faithful attendant of the Methodist Sunday School here and showed herself as possessed of many Christian graces. She was a praying woman and found great joy in the church service. The kindly smile and friendly greeting will be missed by all who knew Mrs. Austen.
Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church in Lucas by W. Cal Greene, the pastor. Interment was made in the Lucas cemetery.
- The Lucas Independent, Lucas, Russell County, Kansas, Sept. 21, 1921.
The funeral services for S. L. Austen, one of the early settlers of this section and many years a resident of Lucas, were held here Saturday morning at 9 a.m. from the Methodist church and the body interred in the Lucas cemetery beside that of his wife.
Mr. Austen was one of the prominent citizens of this section for many years and served as postmaster for a number of years when the postoffice was in the building now occupied by the Crimen Cafe. When Mr. Austen quit farming, he moved to Lucas and up to the time of the death of Mrs. Austen, he conducted an insurance and real estate office. He was also instrumental in getting pension increases for the old veterans here. After Mrs. Austen's death, he moved to Codell where he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. May Glendening, until his death.
Samuel L. Austen was born August 18th, 1844 at Dearborne, Indiana, and departed this life on November 9th, 1923, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. May Glendenning, near Codell, He was married to Harriett J. Truitt, September 24th, 1871, at Milan, Indiana. To his union was born five children, two sons and three daughters. Mrs. Austen and one son preceded him in death. Those of the immediate family left to mourn are: Mrs. Clara Tilton of Collyer; Geo. C. Austen, of Long Beach, Calif., Hattie E. McCann of Benton, Ark., and Mary A. Glendening of Codell; also eighteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Austen was a Civil War veteran having enlisted in Co. K, 68 Regulars of Indiana Volunteers in 1861. He served his country faithfully during the great struggle and was mustered out at the close of the war in 1865. He was a member of Lucas Post No. 462, G. A. R., and also a member of the A. O. U. W. and A. F. & A. M. of Lucas.
- The Lucas Independent, Lucas, Russell County, Kansas, November 14, 1923
Another Pioneer Gone
M.G. Bennett Had Lived Here Over Fifty Years.
Madison Green Bennett was born at Pendleton, Madison County, Indiana, February 21st, 1856 and died at the Ellsworth hospital, October 30th, 1927, aged 71 years, 9 months and 9 days.
Mr. Bennett came to Russell county, arriving October 4, 1877. He homesteaded a farm four miles west of Bunker Hill and lived thereon until 1912 when he removed to Bunker Hill which since that time had been his home.
On November 14, 1878, Madison Bennett and Evaline Price, daughter of another pioneer, were united in marriage. Mrs. Bennett preceded him in death, August 10, 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett were the parents of seven children, four of whom are living. Mrs. L. F. Mohl of Russell; John Bennett of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mrs. Geo. A. Lindsay of Gorham; and Mrs. H.A. Price of Bunker Hill. Ida and Jessie died in infancy and Mrs. Otto Frick died November 15, 1910. Other relatives are fifteen grandchildren; and two brothers, Charles and William Bennett, of Pendleton, Indiana.
Mr. Bennett had held the office of town marshal and street commissioner most of the time since coming to Bunker Hill, and for the past 12 years had served as janitor at the school house. Mr. Bennett accepted a position as campus watchman at the Hays Teachers College last summer, but on account of ill health was compelled to resign.
Mr. Bennett was of genial disposition and had a wide circle of friends over the county. Kind hearted to a fault, he did what he could to improve the community in which he lived so many years.
The funeral was held from the Methodist church at Bunker Hill, this afternoon at two o'clock, the pastor, Rev. F.A. Groves, officiating. Floral offerings by the school children and others were beautiful. The pall bearers were Clarence Peck, Howard White, Geo. N. Borden, Geo. N. Morton, Chas. E. Lindsay and Geo. R. Kistler, under direction of T.W. Bowlus. Interment was in the Russell Cemetery.
- The Bunker Hill Advent, November 3, 1927, pp. 1
Evaline Price Bennett was born at Plainfield, Will County, Illinois, November 17, 1853, and died at her home at Bunker Hill, Kansas, August 10, 1920, aged 66 years, eight months and 23 days. The immediate cause of her death was gastroenteritis, but she had been an invalid following a stroke of paralysis over two years ago.
The deceased came to Russell County, March 20, 1878, and on the 14th of November of the same year was united in marriage to Madison G. Bennett by Wm. H. Biays. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett have been residents of Center township continuously since that time. Eleven years ago they moved to Bunker Hill.
They were the parents of six children: Jessie, died in infancy, May Mertie Frick, deceased, Susie Ann Mohl of Russell, John Wm. Bennett of Colorado Springs, Colo., Eva Lindsay of Luray, and Lydia Iva at home. Mrs. Bennett left eleven grand children, two brothers, John and Frank Price of Oakley, one sister, Ida Cleffman, of Columbus, Kansas, besides a devoted husband and a large circle of friends to mourn her departure to that better land.
She was a faithful member of the M.E. church and the A.O.U.W. fraternity.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon, at one o'clock at the M.E. church by Rev. C.S. Lackey pastor, assisted by Rev. C. F. Schultz of the Lutheran church.
The pall bearers were: J.M. Mahoney, J.W. Shaffer, Chas. Lindsay and J.A. Penix directed by T.W. Bowlus. Interment was made in the Russell Cemetery. - Bunker Hill Advertiser
- The Russell Record. August 12, 1920. pp. 12 col. 4.
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Plainville - Wanda Jean Clapp, 55, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1996, in the Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center, Topeka.
She was born Sept. 15, 1941, in Paradise Township, Codell, to Dale and May (Mead) Dougherty.
She married Elzie L. Clapp in 1962. He died Feb. 26, 1987. She was a licensed practical nurse in private duty and care homes. She was an area resident for nine years, coming from Wichita. She was an active 4-H leader in the Plainville area and past 4-H leader in Wichita. She was a member of Chapter One, Wichita, First Southern Baptist Church and the Plainville Cardinal Booster Club, both of Plainville.
Survivors include her parents, Plainville; three sons, Eugene, Kirwin, Lester, Plainville, and Graydon, of the home; a daughter, Quinita Clapp, Plainville; two brothers, Larry Dougherty, Phillipsburg, and Dennis Dougherty, Great Bend; four sisters, Arlene Hockett, Codell, Ruby Pon, Oberlin, Ileta Harris, Larned, and Retha Delgadillo, Pawnee Rock; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service is at 3 p.m. Friday in the First Southern Baptist Church, Plainville, with the Rev. George McGregor officiating; private burial was in the Plainville Cemetery.
Arrangements are being made by the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Wanda Jean Clapp Memorial Fund.
- Hays Daily News, October 20, 1999
Mary Katherine, daughter of John and
Katherine Kessler, was born at Easton, Pa., Oct. 13, 1862. She came to Russell
County, Kansas in 1879 and was married to Charles W. Price in 1880. To this
union were born four children: Howard, Harry, Edgar and Guy. The husband passed
to the Spirit Land in 1889, and the son, Edgar on March 23, 1953.
In 1891
she was united in marriage to John Delp, of Russell. To this union was born one
daughter, Mrs. Carl Olson. Mr. Delp died in 1939.
Mrs. Delp spent nearly
all her life on the farm and had lived on the home place three miles east of
Russell since 1906. She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren church
of Russell for more than 60 years. She passed to the Heavenly Home on Thursday
afternoon, Aug. 20, 1953 at the age of 90 years, 10 months, and 7 days.
A
devoted and gracious mother, a cheerful, friendly neighbor and friend, she
leaves to treasure memory her three sons and daughter, all of Russell, two
step-daughters, Mrs. Carrie New, Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mrs. Lottie Reynolds, Pharr,
Tex.; one step-son, Henry Delp, of Indiana; one sister, Mrs. Anna Ranck, Denver,
Colo.; 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and many many friends.
"She painted no Madonnas Chapel walls in Rome, But with a touch diviner, She
lived one in our home She built no great Cathedrals, That centuries applaud, But
with a grace exquisite Her life cathedralled God."
Funeral services were
held Monday morning, Aug. 24, 1953, from the Deines Funeral Home with Rev. W. H.
Jenkin officiating. Burial was in the Russell Cemetery.
- The Russell
Record, August 31, 1953, pp. 5, col. 5.
Submitted by Nancy J. Woodyard
woodyard@RuralTel.net
The son of Nathan and Elizabeth Dutt, was born July 14, 1876 at Bangor, Penn. He departed this life at Russell, Kansas on September 13, 1962. His age was 86 years and 1 month. At the age of 2 years the family came to Kansas and Russell County to settle on a homestead farm north of Russell. Here he attended rural school and grew to manhood. On August 12, 1900 he united in marriage to Mary Etta Harris. There were 12 children born to this marriage. Five of these, Clayton, Esther, Clair and Loretta and Goldie preceded him in death as also, his wife on March 11, 1959. For many years he engaged in farming and in 1937 he moved to Russell to establish their home at 5th and Ober Streets. Here he was employed as school custodian until his retirement. Mr. Dutt enjoyed good health most of his lifetime but due to age and other infirmities became ill about six weeks ago and was a patient at the Russell Hospital nearly five weeks. Here he peacefully passed away last Thursday at 9:20a.m. To those who knew him and those who loved and respected him, no eulogy is necessary and to treasure the many acts of love, devotion and sacrifice are the children: Mrs. Edith Slimmer, Plainville, Kan.; Everett Dutt, Hanson, Idaho; Charley Dutt, Smith Center, Kan.; Emmett Dutt, Natoma, Kan.; John Dutt, Bushton, Kan.; LeRoy Dutt, Hutchinson, Kan. Also a sister, Mrs. Edgar Brown, WaKeeney, Kan.; twenty-one grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, other near relatives and many close friends. Also preceding him in death were, his parents and four brothers, Willis, Rene, John and Roy Dutt.
Services: Held Saturday, September 15, 1962 from the Trinity Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m., Dr. Carl W. Eklund, Pastor of the Church officiating
Organist: Mrs. Eva Michaelis; Soloist: Carol Anderson; Hymns: Abide With Me, Old Rugged Cross
Casket Bearers: Richard Dutt, Kenneth Dutt, Eddie Dutt, Myrl Slimmer, Roger Reddig, Ronald Steinle
Laid To Rest: In the Russell Cemetery, Russell, Kansas
Emmett Alvin Dutt, 74, died Saturday, Nov. 8, at Plainville Rural Hospital. He was born Feb. 10, 1906, in Russell County, the son of Alvin and Etta Mary Harris Dutt. He married Ethel Clark, May 18, 1932, at Osborne.
He is survived by his wife, of the home; one son, Edward of Rosemead, Calif.; two brothers, Everett of Hansen, Idaho; and LeRoy of Hays; one sister, Mrs. Don (Bessie) Harbaugh of Russell; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Methodist Church with the Rev. Elsie Crickard officiating. Burial was in the Natoma Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials to the Heart Fund.
Submitted by Nancy J. Woodyard woodyard@RuralTel.net
Feb 5, 1949
Heart Attack Proves Fatal to W.E. FOULKE
Death came suddenly to W.E. FOULKE early Saturday morning, apparently from a heart attack, when he went to the east edge of town to do the milking.
When he did not return as quickly as usual, Mrs. FOULKE became alarmed and their daughter Erma went to the chore lot where she found her father dying. She saw Leonard BEAN driving to town and called to him. When they entered the barn, Mr. FOULKE had passed away.
Although he had been in failing health the past few years he seldom missed a day's work and was manager of the local Beatrice Creamery and Feed Store.
The shock of sudden death was most grievous to his family and his eighty-seven year old mother.
The last rites for Wm. Enos FOULKE were held Monday at 2pm at his home and 2:30 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church at Luray. There was a large concourse of people gathered for the last rites. All the children were present, and their families. The church pastor, Rev. HARNISH officiated. And the Cheyenne quartet consisting of Mrs. Blanch APPLEGATE, Mrs. Velda NELSON, Forrest APPLEGATE, and Wilson NELSON, and Mrs. Edna HARNISH presided at the piano.
Casket bearers were Chesley MUNSELL, Natoma; Everett COCHRUN, Harry OLSON, Byron STEWART, Wilmer WILKERSON and Floyd ALLISON.
Interment to take place in the family plot in the Lucas cemetery.
William Enos FOULKE, son of Oliver and Nellie GILES FOULKE was born at Gordon, Nebraska, June 17, 1887 and passed away unexpectedly at Luray, Russell Kansas, February 5, 1949, aged 61 years, 7 months, and 18 days.He grew up and received his education in Nebraska. Early in 1910 he moved to Kansas.
He was united in marriage June 15, 1910 to Miss Annie Irene SMITH at Russell Springs, Kansas. To this union were born the following children: Mrs. Esther MUNSELL of Hays: Mrs. Lorraine HILL of Salina: Mrs. Emma BOUGE of Salina: and Miss Erma FOULKE of home, and two sons, Robert FOULKE of Hays, and Wesley FOULKE of Columbus, Ohio. Also one daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, who passed away in September 1921.
Mr. FOULKE'S aged and invalid mother survives him at his late home, as does his devoted wife, and the children, save one, and seven grandchildren and three sisters: Mrs. Alice CRAVEN of Russell, Mrs. Jennie ELDER of Horton, Mrs. Ruby OTTMAN of Goldendale, Washington, also one aunt, Mrs. Daisy MENDENHALL of Zurich, nieces and nephews and many friends. Mr. FOULKE was a farmer of Russell county until a few years ago when he purchased his late home in Luray and operated the Beatrice Cream Station in Luray.
Father FOULKE was industrious and had a cheerful nature and his family, patrons and friends will greatly miss him. His favorite hymns were used in the service.
Submitted by Diane Goldhammer diane105@juno.com
Mary Amelia, daughter of Samuel L. and Harriett J. Austen, was born July 3 1877 at Des Moines, Iowa and passed away February 16, 1961 at the home of her son Clarence Ekey in Natoma, Kansas. Her age at the time of passing was 83 years, seven months and thirteen days.
While in infancy, she moved with her parents to Russell county, Kansas. At the age of 15 years, she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with Baptist church, remaining a faithful member during her life time.
She was united in marriage to James F. Ekey at Lucas, Kansas on Feb. 19 1895. To this union were born three sons R. E. Ekey of Hays and Clarence I. and Emery S. Ekey of Natoma. Later she was married to Will Glendening of Codell and to this union were born two children, Lela M. Glendening of Meade, and Harvey who passed away in Infancy.
Preceding her in death besides her son were her father and mother, one sister and two brothers. Survivors include her three sons and one daughter, nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one sister Mrs. Clara Tilton of Collyer, several nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, Feb 18 from the Codell Baptist church with the Rev. Don Tilley officiating and Pohlmanís Funeral Service in charge. Interment was in the Lucas Cemetery.
- Natoma-Luray Independent, Natoma, Osborne County, Kansas, Thursday, February 23, 1961, p. 5
Walter Humphrey Homewood, son of William and Anna (Thomas) Homewood, was born Feb. 19, 1884, on the family homestead in Russell County, Kans., five and a half miles south of Luray. His death occurred on Dec. 17, 1976, at the Russell City Hospital. His age was 92 years, 9 months, and 28 days.
Mr. Homewood lived his entire life in the Luray area. He received his basic education in the rural school near the family homestead, and on Dec. 17, 1905, he was united in marriage to Florence Bell Keatley at her parents' home. They made their home on his family homestead, and this continued to be home until he moved to Luray in 1973.
The marriage was blessed with seven children, Frank H., Ernest C., Ethel, Clarence, Dora, Hazel and Edna.
His lifetime work was his farming and his livestock. Even though this was a full-time job he managed to give of his time and talents for civic responsibilities. During the 1930's he served Russell County as a county commissioner for two terms and for several years he was the trustee for Luray Township. He also felt a duty for education of the young people of the area, and served as a member of the Board of Education of Rural School District No. 45 for some time.
After the death of his wife, Florence, on Jan. 10, 1964, he continued to live at the farm until he was nearly 90 years of age, when he moved to Luray to live. He was able to look after his own care until Nov. 17, when he was hospitalized Dec. 7. He was released and was taken to the Lucas Rest Home. He returned to the hospital on Dec. 17.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence, a son, Clarence, and a daughter, Dora; also two brothers, Fred and Avery.
Survivors included his two sons, Frank H. Homewood, of Luray, and Ernest C., of Winona, Kan.; three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Ethel) Bender of Luray, Mrs. Hazel Russell of Montezuma, Kan., and Mrs. Dwight (Edna) Stiverson of Pratt, Kan.; 16 grandchildren, 29 great grand-children; and four great-great grandchildren.
The funeral was held in Pohlman's Memorial Chapel, Russell, Monday, Dec. 20, 1976, at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Conrad Nugent officiating. E.H. Sewell sang "Rock of Ages" and "How Great Thou Art," accompanied by Mrs. Eileen Vladar.
Casket bearers were Earl Trapp, Eldon Hampl, Delmar Princ, Edward Stritesky, Freddie Lorenc and Donald Brown.
Interment was in the Luray City Cemetery.
Submitted by Charma Craven
Joseph Howard was born in Gasconado county, Missouri, April 13, 1839. In 1860 he was married to Mary E. Wright (should have said Mary E. Ryan). To this union were born four children, who survive their father. His wife having died, he married again and nine children were born, one of which passed on before about four years ago.
Mr. Howard enlisted in the 48th regiment of Infantry Missouri Volunteers in the year 1864, and served until the end of the war. Mr. Howard was converted in the year of 1886 and united with the Friends church in Dorrance, Russell county, Kansas.
For the past few years he has been staying with his children. He spent the last few months at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eli Taylor, where he passed away Friday evening, November 10, 1911. Mr. Howard was a devoted and loving husband and father ever thoughtful of the comforts of others. His last words were "God bless my children."
At the time of his death, Mr. Howard was 72 years and 7 months of age.
Rev. Nixen of Ematon, a particular friend of the deceased conducted the services.
The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community.
Submitted by the great granddaughter, Jackie M. Governale of Anaheim, CA Jakeagogo@aol.com
Mrs. Jos Howard, who lived about nine miles south west of Dorrance departed this life last Thursday, leaving a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
- Wilson Echo, 8 Jun 1899, page 2, Column 4
Submitted by great-granddaughter, Jackie M. Governale Jakeagogo@aol.com of Anaheim, CA
Died: Oct. 4 at her home in Bunker Hill, Kans., Mrs. Catharine Kessler, wife of John Kessler.
The deceased was born in Pennsylvania, in Feb. 1833, and was at her death aged fifty four years and eight months. Her maiden name was Messinger. While young she made the needful consecration of herself to God, and became a member of the Reformed church. She was joined in marriage with John Kessler 34 years ago, and there were born to them 9 children, 7 of whom are still living, 4 being married. Nine years ago the family emigrated to Kansas and located in Russell County. during the past eighteen months they have been residents of Bunker Hill. Soon after coming here both Mr. and Mrs. Kessler united with the Lutheran church, and have proved themselves worthy members. Sister Kessler has been in ill health more of less during the past few years, but not until the past three weeks has she been confined to her bed. Her sufferings at times were very great, but with great patience, uncomplainingly she bore them. All the surviving children, for the last week, have been with her to minister to her comfort, but all that kindness and the faithful skill of Physicians could do, disease, like a cruel master, was relentlessly persistent in his work of death. "No man hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit, neither hath he power in the day of death, and there is no discharge in that war."
The death of sister K. will be greatly missed by the companion of youth after journeying together over 34 years. Four of the daughters being married, the eldest son residing at Denver, the family yet remaining consisting of the two youngest children and the father. But while it is sad and painful to part with so kind a wife and mother, and while seemingly so much needed her in the home and the church, it is a comfort to feel that our loss is her eternal gain. Dear friends.
"Weep not for her who dieth, For she sleeps and is at rest: And the couch on which she lieth, Is the green earth's quiet breast."
The funeral services took place on the 5th at the Lutheran church attended by the community, the pastor preaching from the text: "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end by like his." Numbers xxiii, 10. The blessed consequence of a righteous life. She was buried in the quiet cemetery of Bunker Hill. Peace be to her ashes. Be ye also ready. J.S.
The Russell Record, Friday, October 7, 1887, page 2, column 1
Submitted by Nancy J. Woodyard woodyard@RuralTel.net
James A. Miles Dead - Word was received here this
morning (Friday) by relatives that James A. Miles, a pioneer of this county, had
died in New Jersey and the body was on the way here for burial. An Obituary
notice will appear in these columns next week.
- Russell Record, December
26, 1918
James Allan Milles (sic), was born at Ridgeley Mo., January
11th., 1847, where he grew to manhood. Died at Dunellen N.J. December 26th 1918
of heart failure. Deceased was a son of Manoah Miles one of the earliest
pioneers of Russell County. Of this family two brothers and two sisters
surviving, E.M. Miles of Ellis County, Mrs. M.J. Haise of Crowley Colorado, John
H. Miles and Decima Beardsley of Russell.
He was married March 15th.,
1868 to Miss Margaret Harsha of Wellsville Kansas. To these parents seven
children were born four of whom survive, Cora M. Hunter and Ray L. Miles of
Russell, Fred W. Miles and James Donald Miles of Lamor (sic) Colorado.
The wife and mother, died at Denver Colorado September 28th., 1907 and was
buried at Russell. One daughter Helena age 19 years, died here in 1895 another
daughter Ivy May and son Dennis twin brother to Donald died in infancy.
Mr. Miles was one of the successful farmers of Russell County, owning at one
time what was known as the William Horn farm on the Paradise.
He was a
soldier of the Civil War entering the service at the age of 16 years being the
youngest of four brothers, who with their father survived in their Country's
defense from 61 to 65. He enlisting in Co., E 16th., Kansas Cavalry.
Mustered into Larrabee Post 164 G. A. R. April 25th., 1896.
He is
survived by Mrs. Josehine (sic) Vance Miles of Dunellen N.J. a very estimable
woman to whom he was married May 10th., 1914 at which place he made his home
until death. On account of age and present state of health she was unable to
accompany the remains.
The spark of patrotism was made anew on the
arrival of his grandson of Russell on his way over seas and his only regret was
that he was too old to again take up arms in defence of the world freedon and
liberty.
- Russell Record, January 2, 1919, page 8.
Submitted by
Sheila Johnson SheilaAnnJ@aol.com
Lillie E. Curtis was born in Chanohan, Ill., June 10, 1863, and passed away April 4, 1940 at Oakley, Kansas. She came with her parents to Russell County, Kans. in April, 1878. She was married to John Scott Price on October 12, 1881 and resided in Russell until 1901 when they moved to Oakley. Mrs. Price was the mother of five children, Charles F. of Hays, Frederic H., George A. of Oakley, Mrs. Dora V. Ernst, of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs. LaVerna Vawter of Oakley. All of whom survive her except Frederick who died in infancy. Her husband died in 1931. Beside her children she is survived by six sisters, six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Oakley.
- The Oakley Graphic, April 12, 1940 pp. 11, col. 3.
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The daughter of Mathew and Eveline (Price) Bennett, Lydia I. Price was born Nov. 28, 1896, at Bunker Hill. She died March 12, 1970 at Emporia. She was 73 years, 3 months and 12 days of age.
A resident of the Bunker Hill-Russell community for 60 years, she attended the Bunker Hill School and later graduated from the Hays Normal School at Hays. She taught school for several terms. On Jan. 12, 1924, she was married to Harry A. Price at Russell. Her husband also was a school teacher in this area for about 10 years. In 1933, they established their home in Russell. They became members of the former Evangelical United Brethren Church.
On Feb. 23, 1960, Mr. Price died after a brief illness. Mrs. Price made her home with her children after his death, until about three years ago. She had been in failing health for several years before entering, a nursing home at Hartford, near Emporia, where some of her children resided.
Preceding her in death, besides her husband, was a daughter, Ruth Oliva, in 1968.
Survivors include a son, Harry Price, Borger, Tex., and six daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Spaulding, Doniphan, Neb., Mrs. Leona Walker, Oakhill, Mrs. Dorothy Chambers and Mrs. Lillian Rathke, both of Emporia, Mrs. June Knackstedt, Russell, and Mrs. Joan Bridges, Hoisington; 38 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a brother, John Bennett, Colorado Springs, Colo., and a sister, Mrs. Eva Lindsay, Morland.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Otterbein United Methodist Church in Russell, Rev. Robert Vance officiating. Mrs. Kora Hollinger was organist and Mrs. Norma Jean Cook was soloist. Hymns were "in the Garden" and "Beyond the Sunset."
Pallbearers were Richard, Gary, and Harris Martin, Richard, David and Harry Goza. Burial was in the Russell Cemetery. Deines Brothers Funeral Home was in charge.
- The Russell Daily News, Thursday, March 26, 1970
Submitted by Nancy J. Woodyard woodyard@RuralTelnet
Sarah Emma Marsh was born in Myerstown, Pennsylvania, June 30, 1869. At the age of nine years she came with her parents to Kansas stopping with the Pennsylvania Colony south of Dorrance, Russell County. In 1879 the family removed to Bunker Hill where she spent her girlhood, receiving her education in the Bunker Hill schools. She taught eight terms of school in Russell County, most of them in District No. 1. On April 17, 1894 she was united in marriage to B. F. Price and to them an only son, Marion Everett, was born.
The family lived on the farm near Bunker Hill until 1906 when they moved to the Oakley farm, later moving into the city of Oakley. The hours of the farmers' wives of Kansas have been notably long and arduous and Mrs. Price helped also to bear the burden of the pioneer family of this part of the state, being the oldest of a large family. After a long, agonizing illness of several months, she passed away at 7 p.m., Sunday, December 8 at the age of sixty years.
Mrs. Price is survived by her husband, her son, two grandsons, her aged father, W. A. Marsh, four sisters, Mary Ellen Farlow of Elkhart, Kansas; Clara May Hawes of this city; Ida Smith of Mount Pleasant, Michigan; Alice O'Brien of Oklahoma City. Her brother A. O. Marsh resides in San Francisco. She had been a member of the church since the age of fourteen, transferring her membership from the Methodist Church of Bunker Hill to that of Oakley where she was a valuable, consistent member until her death. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Degree of Honor and the W.C.T.U. The Rev. Davis of the Methodist conducted a beautiful service that was a tribute to the passing of a good woman and she was laid to rest in the Oakley cemetery, Tuesday afternoon, December 10.
- The Russell Record, December 16, 1929, pp. 3, col. 5.
Submitted by Nancy J. Woodyard woodyard@RuralTel.net
Natoma - Vernon Glenn Scott, 79, died Friday,
Oct. 18, 1996, at the Russell Regional Hospital.He was born Oct. 26, 1917, in
Russell County to Allen Ray and Jesse Esther (Herron) Scott. He served in the
U.S. Navy during World War II. He was stationed in the Aleutian Islands and was
severely burned in a 1943 plane crash. He married Iris Adelle Phillips on Oct.
16, 1945, in Yuma, Ariz. She died June 29, 1986.A farmer-stockman, he ran a
dairy farm east of Waldo. He was a lifetime member of VFW and a member of
American Legion, Natoma. Survivors include a daughter, Celeste Hobrock, Natoma;
three brothers, Richard, Waldo, Howard, Russell, and Don, Seattle; three
sisters, Bessie Maranville, Centralia, Wash., Ruth Bartlett, Paradise, and Carol
Nuss, Russell; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Melasecca. Services are at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at the Natoma United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dan Hatfield
officiating; burial in Natoma City Cemetery.Visitation is from 9 a.m. to 9
p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Pohlman's Mortuary, Natoma. The family
suggests memorial contributions to the Vernon Glenn Scott Memorial Fund.
Submitted by Jan Reading reasimp@chisp.net
Dianna Ruth Shiroky, daughter of Mr. And Mrs.
Charles Shiroky was born June 21, 1961, at Lucas, Kansas, and passed away
suddenly of uremia Feb. 6, 1962 at the age of 7 1/2 months. She had been ill
from birth, spending time at the Kansas University Medical Center and hospitals
at Russell and Osborne.
She was a sweet and good natured baby. Mourning
her passing are her parents; three sisters, Charmarose, Cherilee and Tamra, one
brother, Tony Joe, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon Feb. 8, at the Luray Methodist Church with Rev. Donald O'Hara
officiating. A trio, Mrs. Leland Weininger, Mrs. Denzil Fallis and Mrs. Leo
Anschutz sang "Jewels" nd "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" accompanied by Mrs. Gordon
Bland. Mrs. Price Thacker furnished organ muisic. Casket bearers were Marylyn
Janne, Shirley Janne, Cheryl Trapp and Gloria Beam. Interment was in the Lucas
Cemetery. Contributions are being received by the family for a memorial fund to
be presented to the National Birth Defects Foundation.
Where did you come
from baby dear?
Out of the everywhere into the here.
Where did you get
your eyes so blue?
Out of the sky as I came through.
Where did you get
that little tear?
I found it waiting when I got here.
Where did you get
that little ear?
God spoke and it came out to hear.
How did they all come
to be you?
God thought of me and so I grew.
But how did you come to us,
you dear?
God thought of you and so I am here.
George MacDonald
Las Vegas, Nev.- Ivairene Valoria Shiroky, 86,
died Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Las Vegas.
She was born April 30, 1912, on the
family farm south of Luray, the daughter of Fred and Sarah (Trimmer) Thacker.
She married Charles Albert Shiroky on June 10, 1933, at Lincoln. Mr. Shiroky
died in 1969.
She was engaged in farming for a number of years in the Sylvan
Grove-Lucas area. She worked at Krisel's IGA in Sylvan Grove before moving to
Russell in 1954. She worked at the Duckwalll's Store in Russell. In 1970, she
moved to Las Vegas and was employed by the Theatrical & Stage Employees, Local
720, working in Wardrobe at the Tropicana Hotel.
She was a member of the
Protestant Church in Sylvan Grove and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of
Russell.
She is survived by three sons, Charles of Brunswick, GA., George and
Robert, both of Las Vegas, Nev.; one daughter, Yvonne Dombek of Palm Bay, FL.;
two brothers, Percy Thacker or Russell and Elmer Thacker of Luray; one sister
Doris of Salina; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Service time
is pending with Russell Funeral Home in Russell.
Joseph Shiroky, son of Frank and Josephine Shiroky, was born August 18, 1876 in
Cleveland, Ohio and departed this life at his home several miles southeast of
Luray, Kansas, May 11, 1942 at the age of 65 years, 10 months and 23 days.
He
came to Lincoln County, Kansas with his parents at the age of seven years where
they settled on a homestead southwest of Sylvan Grove. Later with his parents he
moved to a farm south of Lucas, Kansas.
On February 1, 1910, he was united in
marriage to Antonette Vancura of Wilson, Kansas at Russell. To this union were
born four children of whom three with the bereaved widow survive, Helen Evelyn,
Charles James and Edward Joseph, Alice Marie passing away in infancy. He also
leaves one sister and one brother, Mrs. Mary Radina and John Shiroky of Lucas,
Kansas.
Mr. And Mrs. Shiroky made their home one their farm south of Lucas,
Kansas until June, 1916, then moving to their present home southeast of Luray
where he engaged in livestock and general farming.
He lived to see the
prairies change to the well settled communities of today with good schools, good
roads, and all the elements of a good community.
He was active doing various
duties about the farm until his untimely death which was a shock to the family
as well as relatives and friends.
He was a good father and husband and will
be missed by all who knew him.
"Father's work on earth is ended,
We will
miss you, Father Dear, but our loss is Heaven's gain."
Funeral services were
held Wednesday afternoon 2:30 o'clock at the United Brethren church, conducted
by Rev. J. P. Allison. Music was furnished by Wm. Hickman, M. Hickman and George
Daniels, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Cooper. He was laid to rest in the
Lucas cemetery.
The pallbearers were Frank A. Vopat, Ben Williams, Harvey
Bean, Walter Homewood, Henry Brown and Charles Crawford.
The out of town
relatives and friends who attended the funeral on Wednesday afternoon were Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Vancura and son Leaman, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rezabek, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Novak and Mrs. Anna Diesroth of Wilson, Kansas; Edward Vancura and
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pistoria of Glendale, Kansas; John Shiroky, Mrs. Mary
Radina and Mrs. Vina Snyder of Lucas, Kansas.
- Luray Herald
David Slimmer was fatally injured last Friday
afternoon in an accident at Hoisington and died that evening. With a
force of men he was helping truck some material to the cemetery. On the
return trip, all but the driver were standing in the back part of the
truck. A turn was made which the standing men were not expecting and
some o f them lost their balance. Dave went over the side and in
grabbing for something to hold on to, he got hold of a stake chain and
the continued motion of the truck dragged him under the wheels and the
rear ones passed over his chest. This happened about 2:30 in the
afternoon and he lived until six o'clock in the evening.
David
Wesley Slimmer was born February 25, 1870, at Libertyville in Jefferson
County, Iowa. He died at Hoisington, January 19, 1923, at the age of
fifty-two years, ten months and 27 days. He came with his parents to
Russell County, Kansas in the early days but of late years had lived in
Colorado until recently, when he had been at Hoisington. He was married
July 6, 1895 to Miss Lottie Delp here at Russell. He leaves a wife, one
daughter, Mrs. Glenn Jones of Muskogee, Oklahoma, two sons, Floyd and
Vern of Ordway, Colorado, his mother, Mary Elizabeth Faulkner Slimmer
and four brothers, ON Slimmer of Hoisington, SR and NR of Russell, CC of
Codell and two sisters, Mrs. Ed Vanderbur and Mrs. Grace Peake both of
Russell.
The body was brought here Sunday for burial, but the
funeral was delayed until Monday to wait for the arrival of his
daughter. The service was from the home of his sister, Mrs. Peake, and
was conducted by Rev. AD Faupell. Interment was in the Russell Cemetery.
- The Russell Record, January 25, 1923
Submitted by Jackie
Langholz langholz@ruraltel.net
Myrl D. Slimmer, 64, Plainville, died March 19, 1989 at his home in Plainville.
He was born September 16, 1924, in Codell to Nahum & Edith (Dutt)
Slimmer. He married Virginia McKinley in 1950 in Mullinville. He was a
farmer and a member of the First United Methodist Church, Hays.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia; one son, Bruce of Manhattan; two
daughters, Jackie Langholz of Plano, TX and Kathryn Slimmer of Topeka:
and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters.
Graveside services were Friday in Russell Cemetery, Russell, with
the Rev. William Miller officiating. A memorial service was held earlier
Friday in First United Methodist Church, Hays, with Miller officiating.
A memorial for sports and athletics in the Plainville area has been
established with the Plainville Recreation Commission.
-
Plainville Times, Thursday, March 30, 1989
Submitted by Jackie
Langholz langholz@ruraltel.net
March 17, 1888 - April 2, 1962
Nahum Ruthford Slimmer, youngest
child of Peter W. and Mary Elizabeth (Faulkner) Slimmer, was born March
17, 1888, on a farm northwest of Russell, KS. At an early age he with
his family moved to Russell, where he attended the Russell schools.
Since early youth he had been engaged in the business of farmer and
stockman, his first venture in farming being a partnership with his
brother Caleb, on land northwest of Russell. Later they farmed together
the AJ Missimer ranch north of Russell and when Caleb moved to a farm
near Codell, KS, Nahum remained to farm the Missimer ranch for a number
of years. It was while living here that he made a home for his widowed
mother, an invalid sister, and a widowed sister and her four small
children. On May 9, 1923, he was united in marriage to Miss Edith Dutt
to which union one son, Myrl Dean was born. In 1924, the family moved to
the farm south of Codell where Mr. Slimmer again entered into a
partnership with his brother Caleb. He later purchased land adjoining
that land where in 1932 he built his home and where he resided until his
death, farming this land in partnership with his son, Myrl. Mr. Slimmer
passed away at his home on Monday, April 2, 1962, at the age of 74 years
and 16 days. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Edith of the home;
their son, Myrl; three small grandchildren, Jackie Jean, Kathyrn Ann,
and Bruce Alan, of the home place; one sister, Mrs Grace Peake of
Russell; one brother, CE Slimmer of Plainville; a number of nieces and
nephews; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents,
four brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter. Mr. Slimmer showed a
loving concern for his family and was very devoted to them. He loved his
family and enjoyed being with his son and his grandchildren. He liked
the work of a farmer and worked hard all of his life. He showed great
interest in sports, especially in his son's athletic abilities during
his high school years, and participated in various community activities.
NR as he was affectionately called by those who knew him best was a
kindly, generous husband and father and a good neighbor and friend who
will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Submitted by Jackie
Langholz langholz@ruraltel.net
Miss Winnie Louise Slimmer passed away at the home of her brother, Cale
E. Slimmer, in Ellis county, south of Codell, last Friday after an
illness of six days. She had been at the home of her brother visiting
for a short time when she was taken sick. She was born July 25, 1883,
here in Russell County and her age was 38 years, 7 months and 19 days.
She was the youngest daughter of Mrs. Mary E Slimmer and had spent all
of her life in the county. When only two years old she was in an
accident in which a wagon passed over her and from this injury she never
fully recovered. It impaired her development physically and she never
was strong and robust and was always quite frail but was patient and
cheerful and made the best of life.
In addition to her mother,
she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Ed Vanderbur and Mrs. Grace Peake, both of
Russell; and five brothers: D.W. of Pueblo, Co; O.N. of Hoisington, KS;
S.R. of Russell, KS; C.E. of Codell and N.R. of Waldo township. She had
thirty-one nieces and nephews. One brother W.W. died last May at Pueblo.
The funeral service was held from the Methodist Church here Sunday and
was conducted by the pastor, Rev. A.D. Faupell. Interment was in the
Russell Cemetery. The mother and other relatives feel very grateful to
the many who were kind to them in their bereavement and wish their
heartfelt thanks extended to them.
Submitted by Jackie Langholz
langholz@ruraltel.net
Edith Slimmer Smith, 72, 515 E 14th, Hays, KS
died Sunday at her home. She was born May 29, 1901, in Russell. Mrs. Smith
married Nahum Slimmer in 1923 in Russell. He died in April, 1962. On Jan 11,
1964, she married Virgil Smith in Codell. He survives. Other survivors include
one son, Myrl Slimmer, Plainville; two step-sons; Dwane Smith, Norcator, Dean
Smith, Hutchinson; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; four
brothers; Charles Dutt, Oberlin, Emmitt Dutt, Natoma; LeRoy Dutt, Lawrence;
Everett Dutt, Hanson, Idaho; one sister, Mrs Bessie Harbaugh, Russell. Her
parents and one step-son preceded her in death. Mrs. Smith was a member of the
Plainville Order of Eastern Star, the Plainville Sunflower Sisters Club, and the
Saline HDU. Services will be held at 10 am , Wednesday at the First Baptist
Church, Hays, with the Rev Bob Molby officiating. Burial will be in the Russell
city Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wilson funeral Home, from 9am to 9pm
Tuesday and from 9am Wednesday until service time. A memorial has been
established at the First Baptist Church, Hays.
Submitted by Jackie
Langholz langholz@ruraltel.net
Staff Sergeant Donald P. Sowers
Ceremony for Lucas
War Hero
Parents to Receive Posthumous Award of Purple Heart
Posthumous
award of the purple heart, distinguished flying cross and air medal with three
oak leaf clusters, representing second, third and fourth awards of the medal to
Staff Sergeant Donald P. SOWERS, of Lucas, will be presented to his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Claude SOWERS, at ceremonies in the base theatre at Walker Army Air
Field Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
Sergeant SOWERS who was 19 years
old and a native of Lucas, lost his life August 1, 1943, in a raid over the
Rumanian oil fields.
Lt. Col. Clarence L. HEWITT, Jr., commanding officer
at Walker, will make the presentation in the climax to a formal ceremonial
program. The Walker Army Air Field band will furnish music.
Sergeant
SOWERS enlisted July 22, 1942. He was graduated from Las Vegas gunnery school in
October and from Oldsmobile Armament School at Lansing, Mich., in November,
1942. He completed training at Tucson, Ariz. and went overseas in the spring of
1943.
Mr. and Mrs. [Claude and Irene] SOWERS have two other sons in
service. Staff Sergeant Claude SOWERS, Jr., has been a gunner with a crew in
England for 17 months. Kenneth R. SOWERS is at the classification center at
Nashville, Tenn., awaiting training as a pilot. A daughter, Carol Jean, is at
home.
- Lucas Independent, Jan. 20, 1944
[Note: Donald Philip
SOWERS was born April 22, 1924, in Russell Co., KS. He died August 1, 1943 in an
air raid over the Ploesti, Romania, oil fields. He is buried in Liege, Belgium.]
Submitted by Bill Sowers, nephew. wrs@cjnetworks.com
Irene Lillian POLLOCK SOWERS was born January 3, 1900, at
Wamego, Kansas and passed away January 8, 1951 at Salina, Kansas, at the age of
51 years and 5 days.
She was married to Claude SOWERS May 24, 1918, at
Manhattan, Kansas. Her husband predeced her in death in 1947. To this union four
children were born, namely, Claude L. SOWERS, Jr., in the Armed Services,
Orlando, Fla.; Kenneth R. SOWERS, of Hayward, Calif.; Donald P. SOWERS, who lost
his life in World War II and Mrs. Carol Jean LEWIS of Salina.
Mrs. SOWERS
was a member of the Methodist Church, her membership being in the Methodist
Church of Salina at the time of her departure. She also leaves to mourn her
departure four grandchildren, one brother, Bill POLLOCK of Seattle, Wash., and
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist
Church Thursday afternoon with Rev. H. J. MAPLES in charge. Burial was in the
Delhi Cemetery.
- Lucas Independent, January 1951
[Note: Her real
name was Lillian Irene Pollock, but she went by Irene. According to her death
certificate, she died January 5, 1951. Mrs. Sowers lived many years in the
Lucas, Kansas, area.]
- Lucas Independent Jan 1951
Submitted by Bill Sowers, grandson wrs@cjnetworks.com
Florence Pearl Stockwell, the daughter of Sam
and Mary Stover, was born in Lawrenceville County, Illinois on September 12,
1862, and departed this life on December 27, 1952 at the age of 90 years 3
months and 15 days.
She came to Kansas when she was a young girl. She was
united in marriage to George W. Stockwell, a Civil War Veteran, in 1886. He
preceded her in death on November 10, 1893. A few years after the death of her
husband, her brother, John Stover, came to Kansas and made his home with her. He
passed away on January 10, 1951, leaving her the only survivor in her immediate
family.
She leaves to mourn her passing one nephew and two nieces living
in California and a niece living in Michigan, besides a host of friends.
Funeral services were conducted at the Russell Mortuary Memorial Chapel on Dec.
30, 1952 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Wm. H. Jenkin officiating, with the G.A.R.
organization assisting. Interment was in the Bunker Hill cemetery.
-
Russell Record, January 5, 1953
Marion William STOUT passed away at the family
home here in Russell, Tuesday morning after an illness of but eleven days, the
immediate cause of death being a stroke of paralysis which he suffered a week
ago Saturday while at his farm in the Fairport country. Since that time he had
been showing some signs of rallying but the attach was too severe for him to do
so. Mr. Stout was born at Bridgewater, Ohio, March 9, 1859. He came to Russell
county in 1876 and located in the Fairport country where he lived until 1916
when he moved to Russell which has since been his home. He was married in 1889
to miss Anna Meier and to them were born seven children as follows: Nellie
(deceased): Mrs. Ethel Fink of Godell Kansas: an infant daughter (Viola, not in
paper) (deceased): Miss Fannie Stout, teaching at Pittsburg,
Kansas: W. M.
Stout of Englewood, Colorado: Miss Cora Stout and little Edna Stout both of
Russell. His wife survives him. He also leaves a half-sister, Mrs Georgiana
Grubbs of Pioneer, Ohio.
The funeral service is being held today with
Rev. Saville officiation. Interment will be in the family plot in the Fairport
cemetery and following old friends will be pallbearers: H. M. Lain, J. A.
Yerger, Frank Gee, J. P. Lasure, John W. Hildebrand and W. T. Foster.
The
family with their heartfelt thanks returned to the many who were kind and
sympathetic to them during the illness and after the death of their husband and
father.
- Russell Record, November 8, 1923. Volume 52 Number 45
[Died November 6, 1923 at 7 o'clock P.M. at the age of 64 years, 8 months, 3
days. Fraternal order attending: Odd Fellows, Russell Lodge No. 119 I.O.O.F]
Submitted by his grandson, William R. Stout of Gilbert, AZ DicknBev@aol.com
Death
Came Yesterday to John Stover, 96
Heart Attack Fatal to One of County's
Oldest Residents in Bunker
John Miles Stover, one of the oldest residents
of Russell county and probably the oldest person in Bunker Hill, died yesterday
morning at his home in Bunker Hill. A heart attack was blamed for his death at
the age of 96 years, nine months and 13 days.
Mr. Stover hadn't been in
the best of health for several months. Although he felt good Tuesday, he
suffered a chill Wednesday morning. He left the house about 10 o'clock yesterday
morning going to the chicken house to look after his chickens. His sister, who
lives in the Stover home, missed him and went to find him. He was dead in the
chicken house. The time of death was set at about 10:45.
Funeral services
are to be held in Bunker Hill at the home, Saturday at 2:30.
John Stover,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stover, was born in Lawrenceville County, Illinois. He
had been a resident of Bunker Hill for 40 years. During his early adult life he
was a barber and later served as janitor of the Bunker Hill schools.
He
was preceded in death by his wife and a son, James George. His survivors include
three daughters, Mae, Hilda, and Florence, and one sister, Mrs. Florence
Stockwell, who made her home with him.
The Russell Mortuary will have
charge of the funeral services.
- Russell Record, January 11, 1951
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