Dr. Benepe died at the home of his son, L.W. in Sebastapel, California, on Wednesday, February 26, from paralysis which had afflicted him and rendered him helpless for several years. Dr. Benepe was one of the early settlers of this locality, and for years was a leading physician of this locality. In the early days of Douglass he took a leading part in affairs, and will be remembered by all who resided here prior to the opening of Oklahoma. Douglass Tribue (Walnut Valley Times, Mar. 14, 1902, Vol. XXXIII, No. 6, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Benner Rites Held Services for Francis A. Benner, Jr., 34, of 1623 Terrace Drive, were conducted today at St. John's Church with the Rev. Michael Blackledge officiating. Mr. Brenner died Monday. Interment was in Sunset Lawns Cemetery. Casket bearers were William E. Callaway, Robert E. LaForge, Harlan Seeber, Robert G. Robbins, James Cook, William L. Gray, Robert Ainstein and Richard Barnthouse. Honorary bearers were Ervin A. Voth, Kenneth Autry, James Beam, J. C. Gray, Charles Smith and Ernest Zeuch. The rosary was recited Wednesday evening at the Kirby Funeral Home. (El Dorado Times, Nov. 18, 1965, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Jerry Benninghoff died at his home in Leon April 17. He has been a sufferer from asthma for many years and although he has been quite sick for some time his death was unexpected. He has been an important factor in the business welfare of the town and is known as a good man and citizen. Besides his wife he leaves five daughters, Mrs. George B. Wandell, and Misses Ollie, Ethel, Leona and Cleo Benninghoff. (Walnut Valley Times, April 24, 1903, Volume XXXIV, Number 13)
Rites for Infant Held Prayer services for Gerald Eugene Bennett II, who died Tuesday in a Wichita hospital, were conducted at 10 a.m. today in the Dietz-Pittman Colonial chapel, by Rev. C. M. Nutter, staff member of the First Methodist Church. The infant was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Eugene Bennett, 1215 Shelden. A medley of organ music was played. Interment was made in the Huff cemetery at Savonburg, Kan. Graveside rites were conducted by Rev. Jean Minnick, pastor of the Savonburg Christian church. (El Dorado Times, Nov. 5, 1965)
Dies in Florida
George F. Berry, Jr., retired Cities Service Oil company geologist and a long time resident of El Dorado, died Sunday at St. Petersburg, Fla., following a lengthy illness. Mr. Berry who lived at 141 North Emporia was 65 years old. Funeral services will be announced by the Dietz-Pittman Funeral Home. Mr. Berry's body will arrive in El Dorado Thursday. For 33 years, Mr. Berry served as a geologist for Cities Service prior to his retirement in 1961. He came to El Dorado from Hays in 1929. He had previously lived in Oklahoma for many years. During World War I, he served with the United States Marine Fifth Regiment in France. He was a member of the First Methodist Church. Other memberships included the El Dorado Rotary Club, Capt. Edgar Dale Post No. 81 of the American Legion, Fred Priestly Post No. 1174 veterans of Foreign Wars, World War I Barracks, Doherty Men's Fraternity and the El Dorado County Club. He was a past commander of the local VFW. Mr. Berry was born June 19, 1898 at Dalsy, Tenn. He and Nancy Clark were married April 20, 1923 at Roila, Mo. Survivors include the wife of the home, two sons, James W. Aurora, Colo., and George F. Berry, Ill., of Bartlesville, Okla., two daughters, Miss Nancy Jane Berry, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mrs. Anne Maloney, Greendale, Wisc., one brother, Hiram, Detroit, Mich.; three sisters, Miss Eleanor Berry, Miami, Fla., Mrs. Margaret Bowen and Mrs. Alice Loflin both of Tampa Fla., and 10 grandchildren. The El Dorado Times ~ 18 May 1964
Berry Rites Friday
Funeral services for George F. Berry, Jr. 65, of 141 North Emporia, who died Sunday at St. Petersburg, Fla., will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the Dietz-Pittman Colonial Chapel. Dr. Joe Riley Burns, pastor of the First Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be made in Sunset Lawns cemetery. The El Dorado Times ~ 20 May 1964
All El Dorado will miss the cheerful presence of George F. Berry, Jr., who died Sunday at St. Petersburg, Fla., after a lengthy illness. Mr. Berry came to El Dorado in 1929 as a geologist for the Cities Service Oil company and had made his home in this community ever since. He was a high grade technical geologist, studious and well versed in his lore, and had served the company competently in that capacity for 33 years. He was a man of the utmost friendliness , cordial and obliging in all his ways. During his residence in this town, he held membership in many groups where his willingness to help in any endeavor marked and endeared him to his associates. He retired in 1961, and had formed plans to devote his time to valuable undertakings, but illness cancelled these aspirations. Many believed that Mr. Berry, because of his experience in this area and his wide acquaintance with developments, was the man to write an adequate history of the oil fields of Butler, and adjoining counties. He was enthusiastic about this undertaking and had already begun to assemble some of his material. No book of this nature - containing the accurate record of oil field history in this area - has even been compiled. It may be written, as the 50th anniversary of the discovery of oil in this region will occur next year - but not by the proficient hand of George Berry. This reflection increases the heavy loss occasioned by his death. George Berry was born in Tennessee, and spent some of his years in Missouri and Oklahoma. While he died in Florida, his body will be returned for proper memorial services and burial in Kansas land - which he loved and served with loyal devotion. This man stood among the finest of the oil field clan, which have graced this section with their presence in the past half-century. His loss at this time tends to subdue the ruling splendor of the witching month of May. The El Dorado Times ~ 19 May 1964
Final rites for George F. Berry, Jr., 65, who died Sunday at St. Petersburg, Fla., were held Friday afternoon at the Dietz-Pittman Colonial Chapel. Dr. Joe Riley Burns, pastor of the First Methodist Church was the officiant. Mrs. Clarren Butterworth at the organ played a medley of sacred selections. Honorary casket bearers were Tom Mattox, Russell Wolfe, Walter S. Clark, H. E. Cameron, Charles A. Neighbors and Ralph Cochran. Serving as active bearers were Sam Matthews, Glen Carmack, P.F. Hartnett, Sam Roberson, Frank Straight and J. B. McKay, Jr. Employees of Cities Service Oil Co., and J. C. Hoyt and Company - and members of the Rotary Club Business and Professional Women's Club and World War I Barracks attended services in a group. Interment was made in Sunset Lawns Cemetery. The El Dorado Times ~ 23 May 1964
Berry Name Added To Memorial Tablet
Tribute was paid to the memory of George F. Berry, Jr., and his name plaque added to the memorial table at the regular meeting of the Elks Lodge Monday evening. Exalted Ruler Billly Needham announced that the local lodge will join in observance of flag Day with the Winfield Lodge. The program will be represented at Southwestern College in Winfield beginning at 7:30 on the evening of Friday, June 12. Attendance prizes were awarded to C. W. Allen and L. W. Armstrong. The El Dorado Times ~ 2 June 1964
Mrs. Lee Berry, Rosalia, is Dead Mrs. Lee Berry, 78, a resident of Rosalia, died early this morning at the Valley View convalescent home following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Berry had been a resident of Rosalia for the past 18 years. She had also lived at Collinsville, Okla., Fort Scott, Kan., and Nevada, Mo. While living at Nevada, she and her husband operated a restaurant until 1944 at which time they moved to Rosalia. Mrs. Berry was born May 14, 1885 at Grenola, Kan. She and Lee Ellis Berry were married Nov. 12, 1902. Mr. Berry died April 19, 1960. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Robert Milliken, 419 Random Road, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Georgia Smith, who died Nov. 15, 1958. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Dietz-Pittman Colonial Chapel. Interment will be in Blankenship cemetery south of Rosalia. The El Dorado Times ~ 30 September 1963
Betz: Died June 27, at his home in Fairview township, Jacob Betz aged about 75 years. Mr. Betz has been for many years an honored and loved citizen of Butler county. He was a type of sturdy and unfalling bounty. He was a kind and loving husband and father, a real friend and kindly neighbor. Born in Bardon, Germany, in 1827, he came to America to New Orleans in 1845, later moving to Cincinnati where he was married and in 1872 he and his family came to Kansas, to El Dorado where he opened a hotel. He afterward secured a homestead in Fairview township and from the raw prairie his labors made a productive farm and comfortable home. His good wife and five children survive him and honor his name nad life, Mrs. T. J. Shepherd of Emporia, Mrs. R. S. Hallett of South Dakota, J. J. Betz of St. Louis, J. F. Betz, and Mrs. W. S. Tarman of Gridley, Illinois, all of whom except Mrs. Hallett will be present at the funeral tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the family home. Walnut Valley Times, July 4, 1902 Volume XXXIII Number 24
Mrs. Ethel Ellen Bird, 70 Dies in Wichita, Oct. 29 Mrs. Ethel Ellen Bird, 70, of 323 North Madison, Wichita, a former resident of the Potwin and Towanda communities died October 29, 1965 in the Wesley Medical Center at Wichita, following an illness lasting for two and one-half years. She was born October 31, 1894 at Towanda. Her parents were E. A. and Mary Ellen (Dunaway) Mossman. In 1916, she moved to Potwin with her parents, where she taught the seventh and eighth grades in the Potwin school. Later she moved to Wichita where she attended Business College and was employed by the Red Star Mill for several years. After her marriage to Wesley E. Bird in February 924, at Wichita, they returned to Potwin in 1930, and resided on farms near Potwin for several years, later moving to Towanda until 1943, when they returned to Wichita. Mrs. Bird was a member of the East Heights Methodist Church in Wichita, the Church Guild, the Fellowship Sunday School class and the Ivy Leaf Chapter of the Eastern Star. She was active in church work and the lodge until her health failed her. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Juanita Parker, Mrs. Wilma Sheets, and Miss Lois Bird, all of Wichita; and two sons, Wesley of Wichita and Loren of the U.S. Marine Corps, stationed in Hawaii, one sister, Mrs. Ray Scrivner of Potwin; three brothers, Everett Mossman of Longton, Kans., Virgil of Yates Center, Kans., and Claude, of Salina, Kans., eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Chapel of the East Heights Methodist Church in Wichita, Monday morning, November 1. the Rev. Milton Holcomb officiated. Pallbearers all nephews were: Allen McAllister, Bob Dent, Norman Mossman, Frank Gerlach, Kenneth Larsh, and Carl Britain. Burial was in the Old Mission Cemetery at Wichita. (The El Dorado Times ~ 31 October 1965)
Augusta, Kan. - David A. (Dave) Bisagno, 89, farmer, oilman, and theater owner, died Thursday. Born in Everest, Kan., he came to Butler County at the age of four. He was a member of First Methodist Church, BPOE 1462, Theatre Owners of America and Independent Petroleum Association. Survivors include his widow, Aline; a daughter, Mrs. June Parry, Oklahoma City; two sons, Bob, Augusta, and Jay, Perry, Okla.; and a brother, G. A., Quincy, Kan.Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Dunsford Funeral Home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. (El Dorado Times - October 8, 1965)
BISHOP, ALICE MAY (MRS. MORTON MONROE)
Mrs. Morton Monroe Bishop, for 24 years a resident of Elbing, died at her home Monday, February 13, after protracted illness. Alice May Acton was born December 21, 1863, at Mahaska, Iowa, daughter of Mathew and Sara (Ross) Acton. The family removed to a farm in Fairmount Township in 1880. In November 1881 the Bishop family came to the same section from Indiana. Two years later, November 10, 1883, she was married to Morton M. Bishop, at Newton, Kansas. To this union was born two children, a daughter, Mrs. Jim Kennard of LeRoy, Kansas, and J.D. (Dan) Bishop, of Battle Creek, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary five years ago with a large gathering of friends and relatives. They are both popular and well loved members of the Eastern Star Chapter of Whitewater, which organization will have charge of the services. Mrs. Bishop leaves, besides her husband and two children, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church in Elbing at two o'clock this afternoon, with Rev. Frank Worthington conducting the services. Burial will be made in Prairie Lawn Cemetery at Peabody. (The Independent ~ Whitewater, KS ~ Thursday, 16 February 1939)
Rev. J. P. Bixler, well known to many of the pioneers of Butler county, died at Augusta, February 22. He was born in Ohio, February 17, 1833. He was married to Miss Harriette Elliott at Ottowa, Illinois, October 3, 1854, where they resided until 1875, when they moved to Butler county and have since resided here. Mr. Bixler served in the Union army; was a preacher in M. E. church and later became a preacher of the Baptist denomination. (Walnut Valley Times, March 7, 1902, Volume XXXIII, #7)
Wednesday Service for Erve Black Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Walnut Valley Nursing Home for Erve Black, 89, who passed away Monday at the Allen Memorial hospital in El Dorado. Rev. Don scott will conduct the services with burial in Fairview cemetery in rural Augusta. Erve Black was born April 19, 1875 in Augusta, the son of Thomas and Susan Black. He is survived by a son, Clarence of Willow Springs, Ill. The El Dorado Times ~ 21 April 1964
Judge S. E. Black received a telegram from Topeka this morning announcing the death of Jennie, wife of W. G. Black, his brother. The Black's home was in the flooded district of North Topeka and for eight days during the high water they were compelled to take refuge in a tall building near their home. Mrs. Black was in poor health and declined rapidly after being taken to a friend houses on the south side. She died at 8:30 this morning. Judge Black will go to Topeka tonight. (Walnut Valley Times ~ 19 June 1903 ~ Volume XXXIV, Number 22)
Rites are Held for John "Burt" Black
Funeral services for John Burton Black, 90, who died last Wednesday, were held this morning at the Kirby Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. James F. Clark, pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church officiated at the services. Miss Emaile Koeting sang "What a Friend," and "Abide with Me." The organist was Mrs. H. W. Bullerdiek. Serving as casket bearers were Cordy Jones, Paul Kimberly, Robert Wilbur, Bruce Logan, Ralph Bongard and John Portman. Interment was in Sunset Lawns Cemetery. (The El Dorado Times ~ 12 February 1964)
Black Rites Wednesday
Funeral services for John Burton Black, 90, of 802 South Emporia, who died last Wednesday will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Kirby Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. James F. Clark, pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Lawns cemetery. (The El Dorado Times ~ 11 February 1964)
John Black Dies; Came to Kansas in Covered Wagon John Burton Black, a long time resident of El Dorado, died Wednesday afternoon at Allen Memorial Hospital, where he was taken after being stricken at his home, 802 South Emporia. He was 90 years old. Mr. Black came to Butler county in a covered wagon with his parents in 1877. They homesteaded a farm at Keighley before moving to El Dorado. His father, the late John Black, was a carpenter and constructed the house at 802 South Emporia, where the Blacks lived. An elderly sister preceded him in death several years ago. Mr. Black was a familiar figure in El Dorado. He appeared on the streets every day of the year and engaged in animated conversation with many of whom he met. He was full of memories of the "old days" in El dorado and had much to say about them. He managed to keep up with the times by his reading of many papers and was deeply interested in politics. As a Republican, he was always ready and willing to disclose his views. During election campaigns, he spent much time in discussion of political affairs. At one time - many years ago before El Dorado was enlarged by the impace of the oil boom, he was a candidate for representative to the state legislature, but was defeated at the primary. In his latter years, he was a regular attendant at the Old Settler's picnics. After graduating from El Dorado High school in 1893, Mr. Black became a traveling salesman for a men's clothing manufacturer. Following retirement, Mr. black sold farm real estate. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian church. Survivors include a nephew, Ralph rust of Pascagulah, Miss. Funeral services will be announced by the Kirby Funeral Home. (The El Dorado Times ~ 6 February 1964)
Cora Blackmore Dies, Rites Tuesday
Mrs. Cora M. Blackmore, 75, of 104-1/2 West First, died Saturday evening at her home. Although she had been in failing health for several years, her death was unexpected. She was born at Rushville, Ark., August 27, 1888, and was married to John B. Blackmore at Harrison, Ark., Oct. 29, 1908. A daughter died at birth and Mr. Blackmore died in El Dorado Feb. 6, 1959. The family came to El Dorado from Rushville, in 1922. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of El Dorado and was active in the Opal stoner Circle and the Friendly Sunday school class of the church. She also was affiliated with Friendship Rebekah Lodge No. 10. Surviving are one son, Galen E. Blackmore, 502 North Jones, El Dorado; five brothers, Lon Cox, Shawnee, Okla., John L. Cox, and Henry Cox, both of Sanger, Calif., J. W. Cox and Edgar Cox, both of Harrison; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Langston, Tuttle, Okla.,. Mrs. Maude Reed, Hesperia, Calif., Mrs. Nora Pressley and Mrs. Esther Sneeringer, both of Harrison; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The casket will not be opened during the funeral hour. Friends may call at the funeral home prior to the services. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Dietz-Pittman Colonial Chapel by the Rev. Donald McCracken, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Interment will be made in Sunset Lawns Cemetery. (The El Dorado Times ~ 11 May 1964)
Funeral Rites for Cora Blackmore Held
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora M. Blackmore, 75, who died Saturday, were held Tuesday at the Dietz-Pittman Colonial Chapel. The Rev. Donald D. McCracken, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiated. Serving as casket bearers were Frank H. Steiger, Lloyd C. King, Roy Wallace, Archie Green, Ellis Rounds and Alvin D. Wilson. Members of the Undenominational Church, Friendly Class of the First Baptist Church, Rebekah Lodge and local Salvation Army attended the services in a group. Interment was made in Sunset Lawns Cemetery. (The El Dorado Times ~ 13 May 1964)
Rites For Augustan Charles Blake to Be Held Wednesday at Augusta
Services for Charles Edward Blake, 75, Augusta who died Monday in Wichita, will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Dunsford Funeral Home. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery here. A retired pumper for an oil company, he had been an Augusta resident since 1920. Survivors include his widow, Ruth; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Arnold, Attica, Kan., and Mrs. Maxine Standly, Wichita; a son, Irwin, Augusta, a brother, John,Dayton, Ohio and six grandchildren. The El Dorado Times ~ 22 October 1963
Latham Man Dies from Car
Hurts Wallace Blankenbaker Is Fatally Injured in Crash Near Olmitz, Kansas.
Wallace Blankenbaker, aged 34 years of Latham, received injuries that resulted in his death and Ernest Heacock, aged 22 years, of Owatonna, Minn., sustained lacerations on his face and skin abrasions on his body in an automobile accident near Olmitz, in the central part of the state, Wednesday evening, according to information reaching El Dorado today. Blankenbaker died shortly after being taken to the Adams Hospital in Olmitz. The condition of Heacock, who is in the same hospital is reported to be serious. Both men had been employed in laying a pipe line from the gas fields near Otis and Bushton, but it is said they had been laid off recently. The accident occurred when the two men are said to have been going to a dance at Olmitz. The cause of the crash is not known, Heacock was the owner of the car, a roadster, and he was driving. The car was found upside down in a field. Blankenbaker was fairly well known in the Latham Community it was said here today. No funeral arrangements were available today, but it is probable the body of Blankenbaker will be brought to Latham for interment. (The El Dorado Times ~ Friday, 17 November 1933)
Blankenship: Died March 10, at the home of her son D.R. Blankenship in Rosalia township, Almeda Stearn-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 ~ 14 March 1902, Volume XXXIII, Number 8
BLOOM, HATTIE ELLEN (MRS. O. E.)
Mrs. O. E. Bloom, 84, passes May 2nd
Rites Held Tuesday
Death came at 2:25 a.m. Saturday to Mrs. O .E. (Hattie) Bloom of Atlanta, after nearly 11 weeks of illness. She suffered a bad stroke on Feb. 18 and was taken to Newton Memorial hospital where she remained for several weeks. After being brought back home, she was tenderly cared for by her daughters and son until her death. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Atlanta Christian church with Rev. Terry Clark officiating. Burial was made in the Atlanta cemetery. Miles Mortuary of Burden was in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers included her six grandsons, Everette Bloom, Carl E., George and Edwin Strauhs, Ray and Roy Parker. A quartet composed of Mrs. Eugene Henderson, Mrs. Carl Couch, Mr. Lloyd Lanier, and Mr. Roscoe Bartch, sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and "Beyond the Sunset," Organist was Miss Katherine Couch. Mrs. Bloom prepared most of her own obituary. She and Mr. Bloom celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on last August 25th. The above picture is the last one she had made. Hattie Ellen Bloom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Daley, was born January 28, 1880, near Harrisonville, Mo. She passed away at her home may 2, 1964, at the age of 84 years, 3 months and 4 days. She lived with her parents near Harrisonville until she was married to Oscar Bloom August 28, 1898. They moved to El Dorado in 1916 and to Leon in 1922 and for the past 35 years they have lived in Atlanta. She was a member of the Christian church. Survivors are her husband, Oscar, a son, James E., Leon; six daughters, Mrs. Berneta McGregor, El Dorado; Mrs. John Burnham, Severy, Mrs. Hattie Bidwell and Mrs. G. B. Parker, of Wichita and Mrs. Charles Need of Atlanta; there are 21 grandchildren; and 47 great grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Also one brother, George Daley of Blue Mound, Kansas and a host of relatives and friends. Requested: A loving one has said farewell, And left our hearts a-chill, To join her loved ones over there, Tho' on this earth, she's still. A precious one has slipped away. From earthly pain and care - To rest from weary labors here, And found sweet rest up there. We'll miss her so, each day that dawns, For vacant is her place, How empty is her cot tonight, We miss her gentle grace. You'll miss her loving favors, You'll miss your loving friend, Who loved you and stood by you, With love unto life's end. (The El Dorado Times ~ 7 May 1964)
Mrs. Hattie E. Bloom of Atlanta is Dead
Mrs. Hattie E. Bloom, 84, of Atlanta, died Saturday. She was born Jan. 28, 18880, at Harrisonville, Mo., and moved to Atlanta 35 years ago. She was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Oscar, a son, James E., of Leon, five daughters, Mrs. Berneta McGregor, El dorado, Mrs. John Burnham, Severy, Mrs. Hattie Bidwelll and Mrs. G. B. Parker, both of Wichita, and Mrs. Charles Need, Atlanta; 21 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild and a brother, George Daily of blue Mound. Services were at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, in the Atlanta Christian Church. Burial was in Atlanta cemetery. (The El Dorado Times ~ 7 May 1964)
Former Resident Mrs. Hattie Bloom Dies at Atlanta
Mrs. Hattie Ellen Bloom, 84, of Atlanta, died this morning at her home. She was born in Harrisonville, Mo., Jan. 28, 1880, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Dailey. She was married to Oscar Eugene Bloom on August 28, 1898, at Harrisonville. The family moved to the El dorado area in 1916 and remained here until 1922. The family then moved to the Leon community where it resided for seven years before moving to Atlanta 35 years ago. Mrs. Bloom was a member of the Christian Church. Surviving are her husband of the home; one son, James E. Bloom, Leon; five daughters, Mrs. Berneta McGregor, El Dorado; Mrs. John Burnham, Severy; Mrs. Hattie Bidwell and Mrs. G. B. Parker, both of Wichita, and Mrs. Charles Need, Atlanta; 21 grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and one brother, George Dailey, Blue Mound. Funeral services will be held at the Atlanta Christian Church Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Terry Clark officiating. Interment will be made in Atlanta cemetery. Miles Mortuary, Burden, is in charge. (The El Dorado Times ~ 2 May 1964)
BOGARDUS, LUCRETIA EMERSON (MRS. PETER)
Died, at her home in El Dorado, June 13, Mrs. Peter Bogardus, aged 58 years. Lucretia Emerson was born at Ogdenburg, N. Y., February 28, 1846. She was married at Elkhart, Ills to Peter Bogardus in 1867; came to Kansas from Sabryook, Ills., to El Dorado. In 1876, residing here continuously since. Her husband and four children survive her. Chas. E. Bogardus of Wichita, Henry and Miss Wynne of El Dorado and Mrs. W. O. Piper of Guthrie, Oklahoma. Mrs. Bogardus was baptized as a child into the Episcopal church; was confirmed here some three years ago. The funeral will be held from the family home June 14, at 2 p.m. and her body will rest in Belle Vista. (The Walnut Valley Times ~ 8 June 1904)
Bloomington Township Old Settler is Dead The funeral of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bogle, who died Tuesday at her home in Bloomington Township, was held from the home Thursday morning, conducted by Rev. Smith of Douglass. She was born in Fairfield county, November 9, 1831 and settled in Bloomington township in 1869 with her husband. Five children, Mrs. Addie Honce, Mrs. Maggie Blue, John, Stewart and Wm. Bogle, survive. (Walnut Valley Times ~ January 2, 1914)
Oone of Twin Boys is Dead
Born late last night at the Allen Memorial Hospital, one of the twin sons, of Mr. and Mrs. Teddie V. Boice, Route 4, died early this morning. The infant lived but a short time. At birth, the child weighed three pounds, six and a half ounces, while the other infant weighed two and a half ounces more. The latter is not in good health, attendants at the hospital said this morning. Besides the parents, the infant is survived by another brother, Richard Dale, aged five years. Funeral services will probably be held tomorrow afternoon. The Byrd funeral Home is in charge. (The El Dorado Times ~ Friday, 22 September 1933)
Second of Twin Boys is Dead
Death claimed its second victim in one family within 24 hours when the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Teddie V. Boice, Route 4, died here early yesterday afternoon. The infant and his twin brother were born late Thursday night at the Allen Memorial Hospital and the death of the brother occurred a short time afterwards. The two infants are survived by the parents and a brother, Richard Dale aged five years. Funeral services were to be held at the Byrd Funeral Home this afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. E. E. McFarlane, pastor of the Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in West Cemetery. The El Dorado Times ~ Saturday, 23 September 1933)
Double Service for Twin Boys
Double funeral services for the twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Teddie V. Boice, both of whom died here shortly after birth Friday were held at the Byrd Funeral Home Saturday afternoon. Rev. E. E. McFarlane, pastor of the Baptist Church officiated and interment was made in West Cemetery. (The El Dorado Times ~ Monday, 25 September 1933)
Death Writes Finis to Long, Busy Career Of Mrs. Mabel Bolin of Leon, May 29 at Age 87 Death wrote "finis" to the busy long life of one who had spent over 87 years on this earth. That person was Mrs. Mabel Bolin of R1, Leon, the last of the old-timers whose home remains in the old Economy district. Mabel Bolin had been active up until the past year, when failing health gradually lessened her working time. She was dark of eye, and silvery hair that framed an intellectual face and her regal bearing made her a grand lady of the old school. As she failed to get around well enough last fall to do her own housework, she went to reside with her son and wife, and remained there until a week or two ago when she became so frail that outside help was needed. Mabel Brent Bolin, daughter of George Lawson and Mary J. Clugsten Brent, was born on March 27, 1878 near Colchester, Illinois, and departed from this life, May 29, 1965, at the age of 87 years, 2 month and 2 days. She received her education in Illinois and came to Kansas by train with her parents and family members and two other families from Illinois. They arrived in Leon February 7, 1898. The Brents settled on a farm north of Keighley. She taught school for several years and worked as a secretary in various towns of Western Kansas. She also served as a member of the Economy school board for a number of years. She also found great pleasure in the Farm Bureau work, and was always active in Sunday school and church work both at Harmony and Economy. She was united in marriage with Marion Armstrong Bolin December 30, 1908. He died on May 4, 1952. To this union was born one son, Brent. After Mr. Bolin's death, Mrs. Bolin continued to live on their farm alone, keeping busy and taking an active part in community affairs. She did her own housework and cooking; she wrote a newsy country correspondence for the Leon News from 1941-1964, until her health forced her to retire a year ago. Left to mourn her departure are her son, Brent, and wife, Ivalee, of Leon, a grand daughter, Mrs. Brenda Dickinson, of Leon; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Fillmore, El Dorado; two brothers, Charles, El Dorado and Robert, Wichita. There are also twelve nieces and nephews, Harold, Gerald and Margary Fillmore, El Dorado; Geneva and George Fillmore, Los Angeles, Calif., Hazel Raymond and Willard Gibson, El Dorado, Francis Oliver of Benton and Lucille Gibson of Wichita, Robert C. Brent, Wichita, Gene Brent, Valley Center, and Mrs. Juanita Brenton, of Kansas City. Preceding her in death besides her husband were her parents, three sisters, Esta Margaret Brent, Anna Mary Gibson and Marcia Isabelle Brent. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Kirby Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. c. M. Nutter, El Dorado, officiating, assisted by Rev. Thomas Schneider of the Leon Methodist church. Burial was made in the Leon cemetery. Mrs. Noble Fritsche, of El Dorado was soloist, and was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. C. M. Nutter, at the organ. Casket bearers were Edwin Seglem, R. C. Brent, Hadley Wait, Willard Gibson, Harold Fillmore and Charles Lee.
A Tribute to Mother
When cares of life beset us, There's one pal who stands True, To comfort us, advise us, And Mother, that is you. When feeling rather lonely, When we are far away, A letter to our Mothers Makes hers a happier day. When fortune smiles upon us, To Mother first we go, And she will understand us, Because she loves us so. Today, to all the Mothers, O'er this broad land of ours, We pay our loving tributes In verse, or song, or flowers. And to our Heavenly Father, Let's praises sing today, For blessing us with mothers, To guide us 'long life's way. Estel Marie Patterson (printed by request. Taken out of the deceased's Scrapbook) (The El Dorado Times ~ 3 June 1965)
Services Held for Mrs. Mabel Bolin Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Bolin of Leon, Route 1, who died here Saturday were held Wednesday afternoon at the Kirby Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. C. M. Nutter of the First Methodist Church of El Dorado and the Rev. Thomas M. Schneider, pastor of the Leon Methodist Church, officiating. Mrs. C. M. Nutter was organist and accompanist for Mrs. Noble S. Fritsche, who sang "In the Garden" and "Near to the Heart of God." Casket bearers were Edwin seglem, Hadley Wait, Willard Gibson, Harold Fillmore, R. C. Brent and Chalres Lee. Interment was made in the Leon cemetery. (El Dorado Times ~ 3 June 1965)
An Area Resident 70 Years, is Dead
I. N. Bolinger, a resident of the El Dorado area for 70 years died this morning at Allen Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bolinger, 415 South Star, was 86 years old. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Kirby Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. Doyle Patterson pastor of the Temple Baptist church will officiate. Interment will be in Sunset Lawns cemetery. Mr. Bolinger was bailiff of the district court for 12 years until ill health forced him to retire in July of this year. He came to Kansas with his parents at the age of three and settled in Spring township south of El Dorado where he lived until 1905. The family moved to Harveyville and returned to Spring township in a covered wagon in 1918. In 1944 he moved to El Dorado. Mr. Bolinger was a member of the Temple Baptist church. He was born Oct. 12, 1877 at Farmland, Ind. He and Fairy Henderson were married on July 12, 1905 at Harveyville. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Sam Sommers, Potwin; a son, Blaine of Kansas City, Mo., two sisters, Mrs. Emma Sapp, Haverhill and Mrs. Pearl Davis, Leon; one brother, Ben of Wichita, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Eva Eleanor. (The El Dorado Times ~ 15 November 1963)
Funeral Riets for I. N. Bolinger
Funeral services for I.N. Bolinger, 86, who died, Friday morning, were held Saturday from the Kirby Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Doyle Patterson, pastor of the Temple Baptist church officiated. Calvin H. Friesen sang "Near My God To Thee" and "The Old Rugged Cross." The organist was Mrs. H. W. Bullerdiek. Casket bearers were Vernon A. Bellanger, Raymond Krutsinger, E. L. Falkner, Page W. Benson, Harold E. Griffith and Slade A. Boone. Interment was in Sunset Lawns cemetery. (The El Dorado Times ~ 21 November 1963)
Had Lived Here Seventy Years
Isaac Newton Bolinger, 415 South Star, whose death occurred November 14 in Allen Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness, was born October 12, 1877 in Farmland, Indiana and with the exception of thirteen years spent in Harveyville, (Kansas) had lived in this community since coming to Butler county with his parents in 1880. He was married to Fairy Henderson at Harveyville July 12, 1905. Mr. Bolinger engaged in farming in Spring township before moving to El Dorado in 1944. For twelve years he was bailiff of the district court until ill health forced his retirement last July. A member of the Temple Baptist church he was a loyal friend and deeply devoted to his family. Surviving are Mrs. Bolinger, a son and a daughter, Blaine Bolinger of Kansas City, Mo.; and Mrs. Sam Sommers (Juanita) of Potwin; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Sapp, Haverhill and Mrs. Pearl Davis of Leon, and a brother Ben Bolinger of Wichita. There are three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services were held Saturday at the Kirby Funeral Home, the Rev. Doyle Patterson, pastor of the Temple Baptist church officiating. Calvin H. Friesen, the soloist, was accompanied at the organ by Mrs. H. W. Bullerdiek. The casket bearers were Judge Page W. Benson, Vernon Belanger, Raymond Krutsinger, E. L. Falkner, Harold E. Griffith and Slade A. Boone. Interment was in Sunset Lawns.
Augustan is Dead; Services Tueday at Augusta
Service for Mrs. Josephine Cladora Bolman, 86, Augusta, who died Saturday at El Dorado, will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dunsford Funeral Home here. Burial will be in Dunlap Cemetery. She was born June 30, 1877, in Dubois County, Ind. She was married to Frank Bolman, Aug. 15, 1907, at Terre Haute, Ind., and they moved to the Butler County area in 1916. Mr. Bolman died in 1937. She was a member of Augusta Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. LaVena Erimm, Augusta and Mrs. Mary Carr, Wichita; a son, Charles, Augusta; a brother, Fred Beeck, Petersburg, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. William Chesser, Petersburg, and Mrs. G. L. Manuel, Winston-Salem, N.C.; and four grandchildren. (The El Dorado Times ~ 30 September 1963)
Mrs. Jennie Anna Bolton Died Today Mrs. Jennie Anna Bolton, wife of H. L. Bolton, of Sallyards, died at 8 o'clock this morning at St. Luke's hospital. Mrs. Bolton had been ill for the past three years. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles a. McClellan, of Prospect Township, and had lived all her life in Butler County. She was a member of the Holiness Church. Mrs. Bolton was born January 10, 1903, in Prospect Township. She was married August 19, 1919, to Mr. Bolton of El Dorado. She is survived by her husband and little daughter, Virginia May, who is three years old. Other relatives who survive are two sisters. Mrs. Harold Morse, of Prospect, and Miss Esther May McClellan, who lives at home, a brother, Robert Archie McClellan, and a half brother, Chester Edward Folmsbee. Mrs. Bolton was a niece of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Fetrow, and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Harriman, of El Dorado. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Christian Church. Burial will be in Belle Vista Cemetery. The Byrd Brothers Funeral home is in charge of the body. Relatives from Wichita who will attend the funeral are: Mrs. Jennie Becknell, Miss Faye Becknell, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Manning, Mr. and Mrs. Archie A. Mitchell and family, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Mannion and family and Mrs. Ida Hildreth and family. (The El Dorado Times ~ June 8, 1925)
Pioneer Railroader is Claimed By DeathCharles T. Brant, 81, died in the Masonic Home in Wichita, Sunday evening following an attack of grip. The funeral was held from the Methodist Church in Emporia at 3:30 Tuesday afternoon, followed by burial in Emporia cemetery under the Masonic ritual. When the Missouri Pacific railway was completed to El Dorado during the winter of 1882-83, "Daddy" Brant was one of the first engineers to pull a train over the new track. He had then been in the employ of the company several years and continued to run over this division until a few years ago when he was retired. With his devoted wife and daughter, Sadie he was for years a resident of El Dorado, until the shops were moved from this point to Wichita. He was a general favorite, not only with his fellow employees, but with the community. Everybody knew "Daddy" Brant and everybody loved him. He was one of the oldest engineers in service, and belonged to the same class with W. A. Thompson, Jap. Clover, John Page, Julius Nelson, Peter Lahey, C. H. Stewart, G. P. Garrett and others. But few of this list, now survive. (The Walnut Valley Times - Weekly - April 5, 1918 )
Julia Brickley Dies at Age of 90
Mrs. Julia Brickley, 90, a resident of El Dorado, and Kansas nearly all of her life, died early this morning in Allen Memorial hospital after a lingering illness.She had been in declining health since sustaining a fracture of the hip in 1958. She was born at Mooresville, Ind., on October 18, 1874, and her death occurred only 12 days prior to her 91st birthday anniversary.With her parents, William A. Mendenhall and Amy Hadley Mendenhall, she came to Kansas as a small child. She was married to Charles Edward Brickley on November 24, 1896, at El Dorado, and the couple were the parents of nine children. Her husband preceded her in death in 1947.She had been a resident of El Dorado since 1941. Prior to that time, the family had lived on the Wilson Lease, northwest of El Dorado for 20 years, and had also lived at Leon, and briefly, at Wichita.Mrs. Brickley was a member of the Friends church. She was preceded in death by two daughters and one sister. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Ilene Chambers of Newton and Mrs. Faye Geheb of Terre Haute, Inc.; five sons, all of El Dorado, Harold L. Brickley, 1424 Norwood, Clyde D. Brickley, 1212 West Olive, Ralph W. Brickley, 517 Hillcrest, Ray A. Brickley, 142 Hillside and Clarence Brickley, 1030 Finney, one sister, Mrs. J. L. Dennis, El Dorado, Route 2, 16 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.Funeral plans are to be announced by the Dietz-Pittman Funeral Home. Interment will be made in Blankenship cemetery south of Rosalia. (El Dorado Times, October 6, 1965)
Brickley Rites Set
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Brickley, 90, of El Dorado, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Dietz-Pittman Funeral home, by Rev. Robert McNary, pastor of the Calvary Bible church. Interment will be in Blankenship cemetery, south of Rosalia. (El Dorado Times, October 7, 1965)
Brickley Rites Held
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Brickley, 90, who died here Wednesday were conducted Friday afternoon at the Dietz-Pittman Colonial Chapel by rev. Robert McNary, pastor of the Calvary Bible Church.Mrs. Amos Marsh played the organ accompaniment for Mrs. Floyd Young who sang "A Beautiful Life" and "Ivory Palaces." Casket bearers were Don Brickley, Phillip Brickley, Gail Brickley, Bill Brickley, Danny Brickley, Billy Brickley, Ivan Dennis and Jerry Soden.Interment was made in Blankenship cemetery south of Rosalia. (El Dorado Times, October 9, 1965)
Sina Britting Dies Here Mrs. George (Sina) Britting, 76, 1444 S. Summit, died Sunday at Mid America Nursing Center. She was born Feb. 5, 1899 at Potwin, the daughter of Orville and Mattie Kinney. The family moved to a farm southwest of El Dorado in 1908. She had worked at Boeing Company, and as a nurse's aid at Susan B. Allen memorial Hospital until her retirement in 1954. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.She was married to Earl Burner, Oct. 23, 1918. He died Jan. 6, 1951. On March 21, 1954, she married George Britting. He died Feb. 2, 1966.Survivors include a step-son, Arnold McDowell, Haverhill; three sisters, Mrs. Blanche Marshall, 1406 Edgemoor Drive; Miss Pauline Kinney, 625 N. Emporia, and Mrs. Sadie Smock, 502 Houser Drive and three step-grandchildren.She was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Services for Mrs. Britting will be Wednesday, 2 p.m. at Dietz-Carlson Colonial Chapel. Burial will be in Sunset Lawns Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Aug. 18, 1975, transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Services Held For Sina Britting Mrs. George Britting (Sina Gladys), 76, 1444 South Summit, died Sunday, August 17, at Mid American Nursing Center. She had been in failing health for several years.Services were held Wednesday at the Dietz-Calson Colonial chapel. Rev. Otto Bernhardt officiated. Interment was in Sunset Lawns cemetery.Mrs. Amos Marsh, organist, accompanied, Mrs. James D. Allen as she sang "Beyond the Sunset" and "Goin Home." Casket bearers were orville Hannon, Victor Marshall, Eldon Marshall, Arnold McDowell, Charles Smock and Darrell Holly. Born February 5, 1899, in Potwin, Mrs. Britting was a resident of Butler county all her life. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Kinney (Mattie Gant). She first married Earl Burner in 1918. H died on January 6, 1951. March 21, 1954, she married George Britting. He died February 2, 1966.A former nurses aid at Allen Memorial Hospital, Mrs. Britting was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Survivors include a step-son, Arnold McDowell, Haverhill; three step-grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Blanch Marshall, 1406 Edgemoor, Mrs. Pauline Kinney, 625 North Emporia and Mrs. Sadie Smock, 502 Houser.She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. (Butler County News, Aug. 2, 1975, transcribed by Peggy Luce)
El Dorado, Kansas - Browning, Jerry Wayne, 55, of St. Charles, Mo., formerly of El Dorado, died March 18, 2007. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. today, Stygar Mid Rivers Funeral Home, St. Charles, Mo.; graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday, Sunset Lawns Cemetery, El Dorado. Survivors: wife, Lisa Marz-Browning; stepsons, Justin and Jennifer Marz, Sean Marz, Aaron Marz; daughters, Jennifer and Paul Miller, Juliann and Josh Tarbet; father, Johnny Browning of El Dorado; 1 grandchild. Memorials to Gideons International. Kirby-Morris Funeral Home.(The Wichita Eagle ~ 20 March 2007)
Mrs. Pauline Burnett, Former El Dorado Resident is Dead
Mrs. Pauline Cannon Burnett, 42, of Wichita, died Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Wichita. She had moved to Wichita from El Dorado in 1946.Mrs. Burnett was born July, 13, 1922, in el Dorado and attended grade through high school here. She attended the Zion Methodist Church, Wichita.Survivors include the husband, Delbert G. Burnett; one son, Bruce, of the home; her father, Harry cannon, 403 North Star, and a sister, Mrs. Clark Hetrick, 1728 North Topeka.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Gordon Chapel. Byrd-Snodgrass Funeral Home East, Wichita. Interment will be made in El Dorado's Sunset Lawns cemetery, with graveside services set for 3 p.m. (El Dorado Times - September 9, 1964)
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