Submitted by: Claire Field claire@fiber.net

Larned Chronoscope 28 Mar 1940: Mrs. Louis Niederee.

Lula M. Holman was born Jan 28, 1872 at Wolf Island, Mo., at the age of 14 yrs she was left an orphan. After the death of her father she made her home with an only sister who preceded her in death several years ago. At 18 she united with the Baptist church at Conway Springs, remaining a member there until moving to Larned, after which she placed her membership with the First Christian Church. On Dec 29, 1898 she was united in marriage to Louis Niederee. To this union one son, Walter, was born. She is survived by her husband & son, Walter, & four grandchildren, Curtis & Janice Niederee of Larned, & Herschel & Ilda Breneman of Wichita. She was preceded in death by an only daughter by a former marriage. Mrs. Fern Breneman on Aug 29, 1937.

Death came to her 21 Mar 1940 at age 68. In addition to the above which was written by Mrs. Niederee herself shortly before her death, friends & loved ones have asked to add just a brief word of testimony to her sterling worth & character. Those who knew her best in home & as neighbors speak eloquently of her kind and charitable attitude toward all. She was especially responsive to the needs of those less fortunate than herself & found joy in serving them. She was friend to birds & animal life & often helped them to find food when otherwise they might have gone without. Her friends speak of her ever-cheerful dispostion. Her home meant much to her & she spent most of her time there. She was a loving & faithful wife & mother & found her greatest joy in ministering to loved ones. For a number of years she was a member of the womens' Relief Corps & held offices of trust with them & for a time was their presiding officer. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.G. Cheney of the Presbyterian church at the Beckwith Mortuary on Monday the 25th at 2:30 p.m. A granddaughter, Mrs. Herschel Breneman sang two solos, "When They Ring Those Golden Bells" & "Lay My Head Beneath the Rose," accompanied by Mrs. B. M. Stark at the piano. Interment was made in the Larned cemetery. Pallbearers were: Todd Steele of Kinsley, Melvin Battin of Great Bend, M.J. Logan, Loren McMannama, John Watson & John Hill of Larned.

Obituary of Louis Niederee - owner of the City Meat Market.

Larned Tiller & Toiler, 19 Mar 1951: Death of Louis Niederee, Resident Since 1897 - Funeral Service will be at Beckwith Chapel Tuesday Afternoon. Louis Niederee, 81, retired businessman & resident of Larned nearly 54 years, died at 11 p.m. Saturday at the Nulf Convalescent home where he had been a patient about two weeks. Born Aug 9, 1869 at Kickapoo, Ill, Mr. Niederee came to Kansas when he was a boy & resided at Fort Scott with a sister for some time before coming to Larned in 1897. For several years he was employed at Tom Hill's meat market, later going into business for himself as a cattle buyer & operator of a meat market. His last place of business was the City market at 123 West Sixth street, which he owned & operated with his son Walter, until Jan 1, 1946 when the business was sold to John Hill who sold it to David King last year. Mr. Niederee was recognized as one of the most expert judges of beef cattle in Pawnee county while he was in business. He is survived by his widow, Ella, one son, Walter, of Larned; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Death, San Antonio, Tex; two grandchildren Curtis & Janice Niederee of Larned. Funeral services will be held at the Beckwith chapel at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. Ralph Martin officiating, with burial in the Larned cemetery.