Stafford County KS Obituaries

Neoma Buckley, 91, of Hutchinson, died Feb. 13, 1999 at the Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson.

She was born Feb. 23, 1907, at Stafford, the daughter of William J. and Inez Anderson Burns. A longtime resident, she was a homemaker.

On Feb. 23, 1927, she married Allen J. Buckley at Hutchinson, he died De. 30, 1972.

Survivors include; a son, Lyle of Dallas; two daughters, Mary Love, Partridge, and Norma Hornbeck, Hutchinson; two brothers, LaVern and Layton, both of Hutchinson; seven grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

She was precede in death by a brother, Calvin; a sister, Beryl Laughlin and a great grandchild.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Partridge Cemetery, Partridge, with Pastor Richard D. Lilies presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.

STAFFORD- Nellie G. Burns, 88, died Oct. 11, 1987, at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita. Born Nellie G. Gray Nov. 6, 1898, in Leavenworth, she married Charles W. Burns Oct. 6, 1915, in St. John. He died Jan. 5, 1965. She was a St. John resident most of her life.

She was a member of the First Christian Church, Stafford, and the Royal Neighbors.

Survivors: daughter, Wilma Fox, Stafford; brother, Kenneth Gray, Stafford; sister, Iva Aldrich, Herington; three grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church, Stafford, the Rev. Lyle Anderson. Burial will be in Fairview Park Cemetery, St. John. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Peacock-Milton Funeral Chapel. Stafford, and until service time at the church

Mrs. M. E. Salmon was called to her sister's near Huntsville last Thursday morning on account of the serious illness of her father, J. W. Burns. She got there only a few minutes before he passed away. The funeral was held at the church at Plevna Sunday Morning and burial was at the cemetery near there, by the side of his wife who died about ten years ago. A good many of people from here attended the funeral as this had been the home of Mr. Burns for years. The family here have the sympathy of their many friends in their hour of sorrow. The two sons from Illinois mad a short visit with their sister Mrs. Salmon

Joseph William Burns was born near Sterling, Kansas, September 2, 1882, and died at his home near Partridge, Kansas October 25, 1930. aged 48 years, 1 month and 23 days

At the age of 16 he was converted uniting with the United Brethren church near Sylvia. After his marriage to Miss Inez Anderson in 1904 they moved to their home near Stafford, and united with the Eureka Methodist church, where he retained his membership until the time of his death.

To Mr. and Mrs. Burns were born seven children, two of whom died in infancy. The five children who survive the father are: Mrs. Neoma Buckley, Partridge, Calvin, Beryl, LaVerne and Layton, all of Partridge and one granddaughter, Mary Inez Buckley. The mother died in 1923, and to the father fell the care of the family. In February of 1923 he was married to Mrs. Dora Davis, who with her children, still survive the deceased.

There also remain to mourn his untimely departure, three brothers and seven sisters;

Mr. Lloyd Burns, Mr. Charles Burns, both of Stafford, and Mr. Frank Burns of Oakland, Ill; Mrs. A. O. Manges, Hutchinson, Mrs. Robert Fuller, Stafford; Mrs. Ross Syphord, Stafford, Miss Leota Burns, Stafford; Mrs Blanche Salmon, Stafford; Mrs. Jack Lamb, Rolla KS, Mrs. Clem Volker, Stafford. The last named sister made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Burns until her marriage in 1915 to Mr. Volker.

Many other relatives and a host of friends and Neighbors remain, all of whom speak in the highest terms of the Christian character and cheerful radiant disposition of the loved one.

Funeral services were held in the Stafford Methodist church Monday, October 17 at 2:30 PM the Rev. W. V. Culver, pastor of the Methodist church at Partridge, was in charge, assisted by Rev. E. M. Fly and the Rev.

Hester Jan Berry, daughter of Martin and Elizabeth Berry, was born at Columbia City, Indiana August 19, 1878 and departed this life December 15, 1939.

Her early life was spent in Indiana. After the death of her father she came with her mother to Eastern Kansas where she grew to womanhood. Later on in life she came to Stafford County and on May 4th, 1910, was united in marriage to Geo. R. Cooper of St. John, and remained an exceptionally good wife and mother to Clayton and Hattie until the date of her demise. She was truly converted and became a member of the First Missionary Baptist church at St. John.

She loved her home, her church, her children, her friends, her pets, and was ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of distress wherever and whenever possible.

On June 1st, she was stricken from her home duties and left an invalid for about a month. She then recovered and was able to be up and about the house and wait on herself until the first of October. From that time on Mrs. Cooper's condition grew steadily worse.

"Mother" as she was rightfully and lovingly called by those of her immediate family, was a most patient sufferer, and when her voice had failed her, would acknowledge her heartfelt appreciation for any and every favor done for her by a loving pat of her hand or a knowing smile or a kiss.

Her two children speak of her in "the kindest and dearest mother on could ever have done - one who always gave so much an asked for so little."

Mrs. Cooper could truly rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. Her home and family were her uppermost thoughts throughout her life and she numbered her friends by her many acquaintances.

She leaves to mourn her demise her kind and loving husband, one brother, J. W. Berry, and family of Fort Wayne, Indiana; one daughter, Mrs. Hattie Wadsack of Kalvesta, Kansas; one son, Clayton Cooper of Macksville; besides a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Macksville, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. Geo. A. Kraft of Cunningham, formerly of Macksville. Interment was in the St. John cemetery.

Obituary: Stafford Courier, March 28, 1922
Death of Mrs. Martha Cruse
Mrs. Martha Cruse passed away Monday, March 20, 1922 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Goin, near Arlington, Kansas, where she has made her home for a number of years, death being due to Bright's disease. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Goin accompanied the remains to Stafford Tuesday night. Her age was 76 years, 5 months and 13 days.
Mrs. Cruse Formerly lived in Stafford County and has a large circle of friends who regret to learn of her departure.
She leaves three daughters - Mrs. Lou McMillan, of Alva, Oklahoma; Mrs. Lowell Beagley, of Alva, Oklahoma; and Mrs Ed Goin, of Arlington, Kansas, besides a number of other relatives, to mourn her loss.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 22nd at the Peacock & Soice undertaking parlors, in Stafford, at 3:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Tom Coats, of Neola, Kansas, pastor of the Church of Christ, of which Mrs. Cruse had been a member.
Burial was in the Stafford Cemetery, where her husband is buried.

Submitted by Ron Reid on April 25, 2007.

Mrs. L. B. Guernsey, mother of J. Frank Guernsey of the Democrat, passed away from this earth last evening at about nine o'clock. She has been sick and in a very critical condition for several weeks and her death was hourly expected. She leaves several children to mourn her loss, among whom are Mrs. J. K. Brady, J. W. Guernsey of Penn., Mrs. B. L. Seeley, and Mrs. J. W. Clark of this city. Services will be held to-day at the residence of the daughter, Mrs. Seeley, at one o'clock p. m. Funeral services at the Baptist Church next Sabbath at 11 o'clock p. m.

"Sunday morning, January 28, 1900, just a few minutes after the hour of 12:00, the spirit of W[illiam] W. Harrison departed from its earthly abode for the unknown shore. The death of Mr. Harrison was not unexpected, as he had been quite low for several days and the family and friends were fully cognizant of the fact that he could linger only a short time. The deceased also realized his condition fully, and was fully prepared for the end.

Funeral services under the auspices of Walter Beach Camp No. 547 Modern Woodman of America was held at the Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Monday conducted by Rev. Shephard of the Baptist Church assisted by Rev.Irwin of the M.E. Church, followed by interment in the city cemetery [Fairview Park Cemetery].

The departed was a native of North Carolina and was forty nine years, four months and sixteen days old.

When a young man he moved to town where he was married [Mary Miller] in the year, 1873. Of this union there were born seven children, four boys and three girls all living except one who died in infancy.

W.W. Harrison, while not an old man, was an old settler in this part of Kansas, locating here early enough so that he helped to survey considerable of the county. For a number of years, Mr. Harrison was connected with the Walnut Creek Mills of Great Bend, and later with the mill at St. John. For the past ten years he has been extensively engaged in the stock business and did a large shipping business in addition to raising and feeding, in which he was ably assisted by his two sons Roy and Guy, and no one ever enjoyed the full confidence of the people of Stafford County more than W.W. Harrison.

At his request a post mortem was held which revealed a cancer of the stomach as the real cause of his death.

To the bereaved family we desire to extend our heart felt sympathy this their sad hour of affliction."

Obituary, St. John News, St. John, Stafford County, Kansas, Thursday, 22 April 1920. 1:4

"The funeral services of the late Guy [Gary Andrew] Harrison, held last Friday at ten o'clock in the morning, were conducted by the Masonic Order with Rev. Chappell of the M.E. church assisting. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery.

Topeka, Kansas, April 14th, 1920. When a babe of two years, he came to Kansas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W[illiam] W. Harrison, and grew to manhood in Stafford county.

On October 5th, 1904, Guy Andrew Harrison and Miss Jessie Wilcox were married, to

whom four children, William Karl, Mary Margaret, Helen Louise and Ruth Elleanore were born. All are left to mourn his loss. His mother, Mrs. W.W. Harrison; a brother, Paul and a sister, Lucretia, live in Topeka, having moved there shortly after the death of W.W. Harrison. Another brother, Roy, resides in Oregon and a sister, Mrs. Walter Bean, who lives in Cimarron, was here to attend her brother's funeral.

Guy A. Harrison was well and favorably known in the business interests of St. John, being for years manager of the grain interests of A. Aitken; and, before that time was a stock buyer, having been associated with his father in buying and selling stock before the death of the elder Mr. Harrison a number of years since [1900]. After his father's death Guy A. Harrison continued in the business.

"Died—Mrs. Lamoreaux, wife of Judge Lamoreaux, who has been visiting friends in Clay Center, died Tuesday. Mrs. Lamoreaux was 48 years old at the time of her death."

Beryl I. Laughlin, 83, of 3711 Asbury Place died June 14, 1992, at Hutchinson Hospital.

She was born Aug. 19, 1908 at Stafford, the daughter of Joseph and Inez Anderson Burns. A Hutchinson resident for the past 2 1/2 years, moving from Sterling, she was a homemaker.

Other survivors include a son, Ray, Yukon, Okla.; two daughters, Carol Macdonald, Topeka, and Wanda Armstrong, Cheney ; two brothers, Layton Burns and LaVern Burns, both of Hutchinson; a sister Neoma Buckley, Hutchinson; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be toady in Memorial park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with the Rev. Robert Brooks presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m.. to noon today at Johnson & Sons Funeral Home, 300 East 30th, Hutchinson.

"Wesley B. Long, one of Stafford county's highly respected early settlers died at the house of his son John, in Ohio township, Tuesday morning at 7:00 o'clock, at the ripe age old of 76 years, 3 months, and 14 days.

Short services were conducted from the John Long home at 2:00 o'clock this (Wednesday) afternoon. The Masonic Lodge of St. John of which deceased was a member, conducted the services at the grave. Interment was in the Neeland Cemetery, where the old gentleman was laid by the side if his wife, who had preceded him several years.

'Uncle Wesley' as he was familiarly known to the people throughout Stafford county, was a really fine old gentleman, few, if any, men in the county having more regard for the right. With his wife and family he came here from Tennessee in the eighties and resided here continuously since. He leaves several children, all grown, among them being John and Noah Long of this county."

"Mrs. W. B. Long, mother of the Long boys, of Richland and Albano townships, died Wednesday. As yet the NEWS has been unable to learn the particulars, more than that she died from heart trouble."

The Stafford Courier, Stafford, Kansas

Thursday, July 24, 1919, page 4

(there is also a reprint of a La Junta, Colorado article regarding his death on page 1 of this same paper; there is a large article regarding the plane crash on page 1 of the July 17, 1919, edition of the Stafford Courier, as well)

Death of Herbert Lowe

One of the saddest deaths that ever occurred in this community was that of Herbert Lowe, who was instantly killed about 2:15 Wednesday afternoon, July 16^th, when the airplane in which he and his brother, Lewis Lowe, were flying fell. He came in Sunday night on No. 12 from La Junta, Colo., for a short visit with his parents and to be here when the machine, owned by the Stafford Aero Corporation, arrived. He intended to return Tuesday night on No. 1 and was at the depot when the airplane came in sight. He decided to remain another day and see his brother arrive with the machine. The next afternoon he accompanied his brother on a trip and the accident occurred just east of Zenith. Lewis, who was piloting the machine was badly injured but is recovering nicely at the present time.

Charles Herbert Lowe was a son of Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Lowe of this city. He was born at Clements, Kan., Jan. 15, 1893 and died at Stafford, Kans., July 16, 1919; age 26 years, 6 months and 1 day. His early boyhood days were passed at Clements, his place of birth. When his parents moved to Stafford, he entered the 6^th grade. After passing the grades, he entered the S.H.S. graduating with his class of 1911. He made a very commendable record in school. Eight years ago, he entered the employ of the Santa Fe, beginning as a helper in the depot at Stafford. He applied himself closely to his work and was promoted from time to time. He then went to Newton, from there to Dodge City. Two years ago, he was transferred to La Junta, Colo., where he was employed as a clerk in the Division Supt’s office, thus making a rapid climb in that line of work.

“Bud” as so many of his friends called him, was a gentleman of the highest type and was a young man who was respected and loved by all who knew him. He was generous and kind hearted and was ever thoughtful for the comforts of those around him.

He leaves his devoted parents, sisters and brothers and a host of friends at the various points where he has been located, to mourn his early death.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the home and were conducted by Rev. Edgar H. Black, pastor of the U.P. church. Music was by the quartette composed of Mrs. Nellie Newell, Miss Ruth Hagenmaster, Plumb Ardrey and Joe Gere. The masses of beautiful flowers from La Junta, Colo., Dodge City and this city, in a way told of the esteem in which the deceased was held. The pall-bearers were Earl Kelly, Clifford Stark of Turon, Clarence Wesley of Dodge City, Clarence Peacock, Plumb Ardrey, Ben Charles and Ernest Ogle of Spearville. All the boys excepting Earl Kelly were members of his football team. Internment was made in the Stafford cemetery.

The Courier joins the entire community in extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow.

Submitted by Chris Hollenbeck on March 26, 2007.

The Stafford Courier, Stafford, Kansas

Thursday, September 23, 1954, page 1

H.P. Lowe Died Tuesday Morning

H.P. Lowe, retired Stafford City clerk, died Tuesday morning at the Stafford hospital after an illness of several weeks. He had re-entered the hospital after having been at home a few days following a long stay in the institution.

He had retired from public service only about two years ago after serving as City clerk, here, for 25 years.

A lover of music for many years he had devoted much of his leisure time to learning how to play the piano since his retirement. He is shown above in one of his practice sessions.

He was born in Lincolnshire, England, Aug. 1, 1866 and came to Kansas when only 17 years of age and had been a Stafford resident for the past 50 years.

He is survived by a son, L.A. Lowe, a daughter, Mrs. Nell Weir, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Florence Gibler of Topeka and one brother, Lewis of Ontario, Canada.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. today, Thursday, at the Peacock & Soice chapel with Rev. C.C. Decker of Sterling and Rev. Clifford Hauxwell officiating. Internment was in the Stafford cemetery.

The Stafford Courier, Stafford, Kansas

Thursday, September 30, 1954, page 2

H.P. Lowe

H.P. Lowe was born in Lincolnshire, England, Aug. 1, 1866 and departed this life Sept. 21, 1954, at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 20 days.

He came to this country at the age of 17 years, settling in Eastern Kansas. He moved to Stafford in September of 1904, where he had resided until his death.

He was a member of the United Presbyterian church, Masonic orders and Eastern Star.

He retired from the office of city clerk of Stafford Sept. 1, 1952, after having held that position for 25 years.

He was united in marriage to Ellen Josephine Reed March 21, 1890, who preceded him in death in April of 1941. A son, Charles Herbert, passed on in 1919 and a daughter, Clara Jane in 1940. He is survived by one brother of Alberta, Canada; one niece of Derby, England; two daughters, Florence Gibler of Topeka and Nellie E. Weir of Stafford; a son, Lewis A. Lowe of Stafford. Others who remain to mourn his death include eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and a great number of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Peacock & Soice memorial chapel at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 and were conducted by Rev. C.C. Decker of Sterling and Rev. Clifford Hauxwell of Stafford. Internment was in the Stafford cemetery.

Submitted by Chris Hollenbeck on March 26, 2007.

The Stafford Courier, Stafford, Kansas

Thursday, April 24, 1941, page 2

Mrs. H.P. Lowe

Ellen Josephine Lowe was born at Niles, Michigan, March 22, 1865, and departed this life April 19, 1941. Her father’s name was Albert Reed, and her mother’s maiden name was Nancy Hanover. Her father was taken prisoner in the Civil war, and died in Libby prison. Soon after that, she was adopted by Robert and Mrs. Cuthbert, who brought her to Kansas in the early 70’s.

She was married March 21, 1892, to Herbert P. Lowe. To this union three children were born: two sons and one daughter, one of the sons preceding her in death.

By a former marriage she also had three children, one son and two daughters, one of the daughters preceding her in death six months.

She leaves to mourn her going her husband, two sons, Robert Simington and Lewis Albert Lowe; two daughters, Mrs. Florence Gibler and Mrs. Nellie Weir; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She and her husband moved to Stafford in the year 1904. On their arrival they united with the Congregational church, and when it was discontinued, they joined the United Presbyterian church, where she has been a faithful member to the last.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 21, at 2:30 p.m. at the Peacock & Soice Memorial Chapel. Rev. J.W. Birnley conducted the services, assisted by Rev. Floyd s. Smith. Interment was in the Stafford cemetery.

Submitted by Chris Hollenbeck on March 26, 2007.

The Stafford Courier, Stafford, Kansas

Wednesday, October 18, 1980, page 1

L.A. Lowe Died Tuesday

Lewis A. Lowe, 82, died Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Leisure Homestead. Born Feb. 3, 1898 in Clements, he married Helen Goble June 9, 1943, at Topeka. He retired in 1961 from Boeing Aircraft Co. He lived in Stafford most of his life.

He was a member of the First Christian Church, American Legion, Stafford Mason Lodge, Stafford; International Association AFL & CIO, District Lodge No. 70.

Survivors include his wife, Helen; two sons, Jerome (Jerry), Seymour, Conn.; Lewis H. (Corky), Buhler; one sister: Nell Weir, Newton; two grandchildren; one stepgrandchild.

Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Peacock-Milton Chapel. Rev. Ernest Marsh will officiate. Burial will be in Stafford cemetery.

Submitted by Chris Hollenbeck on March 26, 2007.

Eliza Ruth Calvert McCandless died in Rose Valley Township, Stafford County, Kansas the day before the weekly newspaper printing, so she ended up with two obituaries. The first, very brief article appeared in the St. John Weekly News on April 6, 1916, titled "Death of Aged Lady," and it reads:

" Grandma McCandless, one of Rose Valley township's most highly respected ladies, died at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The funeral services will be conducted from Antrim Methodist church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and burial will be in Plano cemetery. Grandma McCandless would have been eighty-six years of age, had she survived until the coming July. Obituary has been promised for next week."

The second appeared in the St. John Weekly News on April 20, 1916. Titled "Eliza Ruth McCandless," it reads:

"In our last issue we promised a more extended mention this week week of the death of Mrs. Eliza Ruth McCandless, who died last week in Rose Valley township at the home of her daughter Mrs. N.C. Adams. Complying with our request a friend of the family has handed in the following.

Mrs. Eliza Ruth McCandless, or as she was known by almost everyone in the Antrim neighborhood where she had lived so long, "Grandma" McCandless, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. N.C. Adams, in Rose Valley township, Wednesday, April 5, 1916.

Taken with a stroke of paralysis about two weeks before, she suffered much and felt that her time had come to go to the Better Land.

She was born near Hiramsburg, Ohio, July 9, 1830, and had she lived until the coming July, would have been eighty-six years old.

August 30, 1855, she was married to George H. McCandless and ten years after moved to Missouri, where the family lived until 1878, when they moved to Stafford county, Kansas.

The country was very new at the time and it was from her that the post office got its name--Antrim. She, with her husband, endured many hardships incidental to pioneer life, but with their energy, thrift, and careful management, brought up their large family who have all done well and made their mark in the world.

Her husband's death occurred in 1886, and for nearly thirty years, she made her home with her children, where she was always a welcomed guest. Besides her five daughters and three sons, she is survived by twenty-two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, most of whom were present at the funeral."

John Phillip McFarland, age 62, died 11 September 2001 in Lake Charles Louisiana. He was born 7 September 1939 in Stafford Kansas, the only child of Gene and Geraldine (Bowman) McFarland. He was a retired printed circuit designer.

He graduated from Stafford (Kansas) High School in 1957 and had worked for NASA, IBM, and John Deere. He had recently relocated to LA after a visit with his daughter and granddaughters,
Mischa, Shannon and Erynn in NM.

He is survived by his children, Mischa (Troy) Parrill, NM; Michelle, Michael, Mark of California; and John Phillip 11 of Wyoming; numerous grandchildren, his father, Gene McFarland of Vernal Utah and several half sisters.

He was cremated and will be interred in Vernal Utah at a later date.
Respectfully submitted by Mary Ann Thomas (ex-wife) on September 15, 2001.

After almost three months of illness and distress from a general break-down, it was the will of God to relieve Mrs. William McNickle from her suffering on 26^th of July 1912.

The deceased was a pioneer of Stafford county, having come here from West Virginia 27 years ago. The family endured the struggles and hardships incident to pioneer life, but with the development of the country came prosperity, in a measure, to this family, and the sturdy parents had labored hard to accumulate a competency with the idea in view of Spending their last days in peace and rest, but “man proposes and God disposes,” for when they had reached this stage Mother McNickle’s health failed and she grew gradually worse until the end.

Deceased was born in Meigs county, Ohio, August 1, 1835, died at their comfortable country home five miles southeast of Stafford at 9”35 o’clock Friday evening, July 26, 1912 from the infirmities of old age, being at time of death 76 years, 11 months and 26 days old. She was united in marriage to Wm. McNickle at Letart, Ohio, March 17, 1862 and to this union was born eight children, six of whom with the aged father survive her and were all present when the end came they being; Harvey McNickle of Zenith; George McNickle of Aline, Oklahoma; Mrs. Minnie ferris of Stafford; Miss Cora McNickle; Mrs. Jennis Ream of Turon; and Mrs. Lecta Stephenson of Rozell, Kansas. The two children who preceeded her to the Great Beyond were Sarah Elnora who died in infancy and Arletta Bellwood who died at Turon, Kansas, May 4, 1909. Besides these children, Miss. Grace Adair now Mrs. Grace Foster of Minneola, Kansas, was given into the care of this estimable old lady and her husband and grew to womanhood under the same kind treatment as was accorded the other children.

Deceased was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Mt. Oliver, W. Va., in1860 and lived a consistent Christian life until the end. In sickness or in death she was always present with kind and loving works and a helpful hand. She was a loving, good and kind wife and mother, a good neighbor and a woman loved and respected in the community. Truly the Lord in His providence hath seen fit to take from our midst one of our best women.

Funeral services were conducted from the First Methodist church in Stafford Sunday afternoon, July 28 at 2:30 o’clock by Rev. Abel Bond assisted by Rev. g. W. Akers after which interment was made in the beautiful Stafford cemetery.

Turon Weekly Press
Turon, Reno County, Kansas
Thursday, August 1, 1912
page – 3 *** column – 2

Eleanor Blanche, daughter of William and Mary Burns, was born in Windsor, Ill., March 20, 1875, and passed away at her home in St. John, Nov. 8, 1945.

When she was five years old her mother died. At the age of seven she came to Kansas with her father and stepmother.

On Oct. 6, 1892, she was united in marriage to Martin Edwin Salmon at Stafford, Ks. To this union were born seven children: Miss Hazel Salmon of St. John, Mrs. Elbert Weir and Mrs. Raymond Falen of Stafford; Kenneth of Denver and Raymond of Winfield; two sons who died in infancy, Roland E. and Donald Edwin.

She was a charter member of the Eureka Methodist church, and was active in church work, teaching Sunday school class for many years. She loved her church dearly and was always happiest when serving it. She taught the gospel at home as well, and showed her belief by her patience during her long illness.

After moving to St. John in June, 1942, she transferred her membership to the Methodist church of that city. She spread the spirit of loving cheerfulness and was dearly beloved by all she knew her.

She is survived by two half-brothers, Lloyd Burns of Sylvia and Chas. Burns of St. John; six half-sisters, Mrs. Edna Mangles and Leota Nixon of Hutchinson, Mrs. Bessie Fuller, Mrs. Dora Syphord, and Mrs. Faye Volker of Stafford, and Mrs. Flossie Lamb of California. Tw o brothers Frank and Hurl, two sisters Mrs. Elma Salmon and Mrs. Maude Tull and Paul preceeded her in death.

Besides the five children and eight half-brothers and sisters, she is survived by nine grandchildren and one great grandchild and a host of relatives and friends.

A short funeral service was held at the home in St. John at 1:30 pm Saturday, and one was held at the Eureka church at 2:30 , Rev. C. E. Heltmeyer of Harper officiated and was assisted by Rev. H. C. Atkins of St. John. Burial was in the Stafford cemetery.

"Died—In St. John, Oct. 3, 1886, Elsa, dau of E.T. and A.S. Shirmer, aged 8 mo and 1 day. The flower faded on earth to bloom in heaven. Services by the writer on the 4^th inst. at the U.B. Church. Be assured, parents, that you have the sympathy of the people in this your bereavement."

WILLIAMS. - Jennie Rowena May Williams, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Williams, of Rose Valley township, on Saturday night, July 10, of whooping cough; aged 1 year, 1 month and 13 days.

Little Jennie May, as she was familiarly called, was a bright child and the pride of the family and friends. To part with her was a sore trial, but Jesus, in his infinite wisdom, found it best to take her to his bosom, "For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." The funeral was preached on Sabbath following at 3 o'clock p. m. at Prairie Chapel, by Rev. Abel Bond. The sermon was highly appropriate and impressive, and delivered to a crowded house.

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