Leo L. Beauregard, 91, of El Dorado, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007 at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital.
Visitation with the family will be this evening from 6 to 7 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Catholic Church, with the funeral Mass following at 10:30. Internment will be in the Miltonvale Cemetery, Miltonvale.
He was born on July 9, 1916 at Clyde, the son of Edward and Delia (LeClair) Beauregard. On July 21, 1936, Leo and Pauline Webb were married in a ceremony in Concordia. They moved to El Dorado in May 1938, and in 1959, he, along with his wife, opened an operated Pauline's Floral and Gift Shop in El Dorado. Additionally, Leo worked at the town's movie theatres, the Iris Theatre and later the Fite Theatre next door. He ran the projectors and worked there until the theatre era in El Dorado ended. Leo then owned and operated a candy and tobacco vending business for many years until his full retirement in 1993 when they closed their floral shop. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and the Elks Club.
Ill health made it necessary to move to Loveland, Colo., in July 2006 to be near his niece Sue Gooch. He returned to El Dorado just a month ago.
Those he leaves are: a son, Rodney of Ft. Myers, Fla., who is now moving to Nashville; two grandsons, Rodney Darwin Beauregard, II of Brentwood, Tenn., and Devin Beauregard and his wife Kim Su at the Embassy in Bucharest, Romania; two great-grandsons, Riley Beauregard, the son of Rod, II, and Aiden Beauregard, the son of Devin; nieces, Sue Gooch of Loveland, Colo., Patty Hamel of Topeka, Anita Budreau of Concordia and Nancy Shute of Ellsworth; and nephews, Larry Hanson of Shreveport, La., Jerry Bessette of Topeka and James Beauregard of Salina.
Leo was preceded in death in 2002 by his wife, Pauline; daughter, Constance Ann in 1962; his parents; a brother, Raymond; and five sisters, Leda, Lilly, Marcelline, Irene and Betty.
Memorials in his and Pauline's memory for the family's choice may be left with Carlson Funeral Home, who are in charge of arrangements. (El Dorado Times, Sept. 5, 2007)
Died March 10, at the home of her son, D. R. Blankenship in Rosalia township, Almeda Stearns-Blankenship, aged 81 years. Funeral March 11 at 11 a.m., by Rev. H. A. Doughty, followed by interment in the Walnut Valley Chapel Cemetery. (Walnut Valley Times, March 14, 1902)
In the midst of life we are in death was aptly illustrated, last Friday evening, Ralph Boucher, the ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Boucher, living file miles west of Augusta, returned from school a happy schoolboy, perhaps anticipating a pleasant vacation on Saturday.
He mounted his horse and went to the stalk field for the cows. In a few moments the horse returned dragging little Ralph with one foot in the stirrup. Medical assistance was soon summoned the child was dead.
How the accident occurred can only be surmised, but it appears that the horse got tangled in barbed wire and became unmanageable. He ran with the boy under a tree and one of the branches caught him at the throat breaking his neck and throwing him from the horse.
Cale John who attended the funeral says that the arrangements were the most appropriate of any he had ever attended. All the neighbors attended to express their sympathy for the bereaved family. The grace and coffin box were lined with muslin and a wreath of evergreen was placed upon the coffin lid. Journal - (Walnut Valley Times, November 21, 1902)
County Commissioner Broder Broderson died very suddenly at Douglass his home, this morning, October 2. He had gone to the depot to take the Santa Fe for El Dorado, fainted and died before any could fairly realize he was ill. He was republican nominee for re-election. The temporary vacancy will be filled by appointment of the remaining commissioners and the county clerk. (Walnut Valley Times, October 3, 1902)
Died, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Brown, Nathan M. Brown, aged about 34 years. Deceased was an only son, was born in Macgoupin county, Illinois, and came a child, with his parents who were pioneers here. He was attacked by typhoid in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and was sent some four weeks ago to a sanitarium at Norman. Thence 10 days ago he was brought home by his parents. At 6:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving day he passed away. He was unmarried. His funeral conducted by Rev. S. W. Brown of the Christian church occurred at 3:00 p.m. and his body was laid to rest in the family lot in Belle Vista.
Here to attend the funeral of Nathan Brown: Mrs. Brown-Nelson of Sycamore Township, Mrs. Will Morgan and Mrs. Chas. Stinson of Augusta, sisters of Vincent Brown; Miss Ethel Morgan and Ernest Stinson. (Walnut Valley Times, Dec. 4, 1902)
Find A Farmer Dead In His Chair
W.E. Brown, aged 59 years, a resident of Logan Township for a number of years, was found dead in a chair at his home early last Thursday morning by his son, Stanley, with whom he made his home. Death was due to heart trouble as pronounced by Dr. W.S. Dinsmore, county coroner, and Undersheriff, E.F. Jarnagin.
The body was taken to Rockford, Illinois, Saturday morning and from there to Cherry Valley, Illinois, for interment.
Mr. Brown had been in ill health for sometime, suffering from high blood pressure. The night before, he retired, feeling as usual. Next morning, his son, Stanley, found him sitting in his chair - dead. Life had been extinct for sometime.
He was born in Cherry Valley, Illinois, April 21, 1869. He was well known in Logan Township and Leon, where he was once an active member of the Leon Band. Mrs. Brown died about seven years ago, and since then, Mr. Brown and his son, have made their home together. He will be sadly missed thru out this community and by his friends. (The Leon News, Friday, Aug. 10, 1928. Submitted by Diana Herrman)
Knowles "K.J." Brush, 73, of Towanda, died Saturday, July 15, 2000, at Via-Christi St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita. Services are 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 19, at Carlson Funeral Home in El Dorado. Burial will follow in the Towanda Cemetery. Masonic Rites will follow the services at the funeral home.
He was born Jan. 7, 1927, in Birds, Ill., the son of Knowles Otto and Lula (Warner) Brush. He spent most of his life in Towanda and was a retired barber and carpenter. He served in the Korean Conflict in the Marine Corps. He was a member of Benton United Methodist Church, Mistic Tie Lodge #74 of Augusta and Order of Eastern Star.
On July 14, 1946, he and Betty Nace were married in Towanda.
Survivors include: wife, Betty, of the home; son, Brad Brush and his wife, Sidney, of Wichita; brother, Clyde Brush of Towanda; sisters, Bernice Faidley of El Dorado and Maxine Buford of Grand Junction, Colo.; two granddaughters, Keri Brush and Tyler Brush of Wichita.
Memorials in his memory for Shriners Crippled Children Fund may be left at Carlson Funeral Home who has the arrangements. (El Dorado Times, July 17, 2000)
Burnham: Died in Oklahoma, October 18, Jasper Burnham had gone to the newly opened lands when he was stricken and died. There were no particulars, only a son, Lloyd, who was here was wired to come. A wife and five children are left to battle the world alone. Mr.Burnham had numerous friends in Butler County who regret his untimely death. (Walnut Valley Times, October 17, 1902)
Mary K. Burton, 90, of Wichita and formerly of El Dorado, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007 at her home in Larksfield Place in Wichita.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the University Congregational Church in Wichita. A reception will follow the services at Larksfield Place.
Mary was born Dec. 25, 1916 at Finley, Ohio, the daughter of George and Cora Buck Insley. She came to Butler County when she was a young girl. She graduated from El Dorado High School with the class of 1935. She was married to Frank Strait on Dec. 25, 1939. In May of 1975 she was married to F. Richard Burton in El Dorado. During their marriage they had homes in Florida, Colorado and Wichita where they made many lifetime friends. They both loved to travel especially on cruises. Mary was very enthusiastic about golf, bowling, sewing, knitting and crocheting. She was very proud of her daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and all their accomplishments. She was a faithful member of the University Congregational Church. She was a lifetime member of the Order of Eastern Star and P.E.O.
Surviving family include her husband, Richard "Dick" Burton of the home; one daughter, Judy and her husband Randy Mills of Florence; stepsons, Rod and wife Sue Burton, Liberty, Mo., Dr. Rick and wife Kathy Burton of El Dorado; grandchildren, Mary Margaret, Sara Lou, Ricky, Katy, Matt, Kristy, and great-grandchildren, Annie, Grace, Emma and Cora.
Mary was preceded in death by one son, Richard, and two sisters.
In lieu of flowers, the Mary K. Burton memorials are Larksfield Place for Alzheimers, Fitness and Health Center or Harry Hynes Hospice. Donations may be sent to Kirby-Morris Funeral Home 224 W. Ash El Dorado, KS 67042. Condolences may be sent to kirbymorrisfuneralhome.com. (El Dorado Times, Sept. 4, 2007)
Bernhard "Ben" E. Busenitz, 83, of Elbing, died Saturday, July 15, 2000, in Newton. Graveside services are 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, at Emmaus Mennonite Church Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at the Emmaus Mennonite Church. Pastor Rodney Crowell will officiate. Visitation will be July 18 from 9 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Bob Lamb Funeral Home in Whitewater. Family will greet friends from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening.
He was born Feb. 26, 1917, near Elbing, the son of John A. Busenitz and Justine Wiebe. He and Emilie Ruth Wiebe were married Feb. 26, 1941, in the Emmaus Mennonite Church in Whitewater. He was a retired farmer/stockman. He was a member of the Emmaus Mennonite Church.
Survivors include: wife, Emilie Ruth, of the home; sons, Laverne of Germany, Eldon of Clio, Mich., Clarence of Peabody, Lester of Newton, Tim of Inman and Sam of Newton; daughters, Elvina Schmidt of Goshen, Ind., Della Loewen of Newton and Sharon Graber of Waterlo, Iowa; brother, Arthur of Benton; sister, Elizabeth Unruh of Hillsboro; 31 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Memorials are to the Biblical Ministries Worldwide and Berean Academy.
Bob Lamb Funeral Home of Whitewater has the arrangements. (El Dorado Times, July 17, 2000)
Louise Black, aunt of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Black of Douglass and former resident of Douglass, died last Saturday evening at a rest home in Santa Barbara, Calif. She was a sister of the late A.M. Black who died a year ago. Miss Black was a teacher in New York City for many years. (Augusta Daily Gazette ~ 30 October 1952)
BOYD INFANT DIES; SERVICES THURSDAY
James Allen Boyd, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Boyd, Burns, died here yesterday afternoon. The baby was born Sunday.
Surviving are the parents; two sisters, Joyce Elaine and Barbara Kay Boyd, both of the home; and the maternal and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brenzikofer, Burns, and Mr. and Mrs. James M. Boyd, Chase.
Funeral services will be held from the Ebenezer church southwest of Burns at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Rev. Ben A. White, pastor, will officiate and interment will be made in the Ebenezer cemetery. The body is at the Byrd Funeral Home. (El Dorado Times ~ Wednesday ~ 22 Feb 1950)
BOYD RITES HELD
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the Ebenezer church near Burns for James Allen Boyd, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Boyd, Burns, who died here Tuesday. Rev. Ben A. White, pastor, officiated and interment was made in the Ebenezer cemetery. Mrs. Arnold Gfeller, accompanied by Miss Theo Jean Knaussman, sang "Precious Jewels" and "I Think When I Read That Sweet Story of God." The Byrd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (El Dorado Times ~ Friday ~ 24 Feb 1950)
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