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CAIN, WILLIAM R.

Services held for William R. Cain

Funeral services for William Ralph Cain were held yesterday morning at the Byrd Funeral Home at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. David L. Miller of Peabody and Rev. Raymond Steger of Emporia officiated.

Mr. Cain died March 25, Billy Gene, Delbert and Harry Cain grandsons of Mr. Cain and Ralph Linnens, James West Jr., and George L. Williams were pallbearers.

A quartet accompanied by Mrs. Charles Leathers sang "Jesus, Lover Of My Soul," and "Wonderful Peace." Members of the quartet were Eldon Locke, Edgar Templton, John Templeton and A. G. Zieman.

Interment was in Pleasant Center Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, March 30, 1950, front page)

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CALVERT, NELLIE MAE (BLACKWELL)

El Dorado Woman Dies in Wichita

Mrs. Elmer Calvert, 33 years old, die yesterday in the Wesley Hospital at Wichita, where she had been confined for the past six weeks. Mr. Calvert was summoned three weeks ago from Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has been attending the Cincinnati College of Embalming. He returned to his school only a week ago, when it was thought Mrs. Calvert was past the crisis.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Calvert is survived by two small daughters, Anna Pearl and Sarah Mae; two sisters, Mrs. E.M. Reiler, of Chicago, and Mrs. Lee Atkinson, of Berkley, Calif., and a brother, Will Blackwell, also of Berkeley.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Wigginton Funeral Home. The Rev. E. McFarlane and the Rev. Charles D. Whitwam will officiate. Burial will be in West Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Tuesday, June 21, 1927. Submitted by Diana Herrman)

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CARLISLE, WILLIAM

Carlisle: Died, at Leon, Monday evening, February 5, Wm., Carlisle, aged 85 years. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. George. (Walnut Valley Times, Feb. 16, 1900)

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CHARLES, JEFFREY D.

Jeffrey D. Charles, 26, of Sedgwick, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, at Wichita. Services will be 2 p.m.Monday, Dec. 27, at Sedgwick United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Wharton officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Sedgwick. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. at Petersen Funeral Home Sunday, Dec. 26.

He was born Oct. 24, 1974 in Wichita, to Ronald and Janett (Marler) Charles. He married Lisa Anderson Nov. 9, 1996 at Sedgwick. She survives. He liked fishing, boating and softball.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Alexis Charles of Sedgwick; mother and step father, Janet and John Newman of Benton; step mother, leigh Charles of Sedgwick; brother, Lawrence Charles of El Dorado; step sister, Laura Fry of Sedgwick; grandmothers, Twyla Marler and Helen Charles, both of Wichita and Goldie Newman of Benton; and grandfathers, Lester Charles of Wichita and Richard McGinn of Sedgwick.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Charles; grandfather, William L. Marler; Grandmother, Marie McGinn; step brother, Dustin Fry; and grandmother, Mary E. Tucker.

Memorial contributions to the Alexis Charles Education Fund may be made in care of the Sedgwick State Bank, 514 Commercial, Sedgwick, KS 67135.

(El Dorado Times, Dec. 24, 1999, page 3, column 1)

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CHINN, BELVA JEAN

Belva Jean Chinn, 83, housewife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, partner, best friend, and our hero, of Augusta, passed away Sunday, April 1st, 2007.

Viewing, Wednesday 1 to 8 p.m. with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. and service at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. Burial will be at Latham Cemetery, Latham, Kansas.

Mrs. Chinn was born in Portage, Wisconsin on Feb. 4, 1924, the daughter of the late Ernest August and Sadie Marie (Winchell) Pfeil. She had worked for the FBI with her twin sister, Betty Jane. After her marriage to Henry Carlton Chinn on June 9, 1946, in Wichita, they operated a dairy farm south of Wichita until 1952, then east of Rose Hill from 1952 until 1973, and finally from 1978 until 1985 northwest of Augusta. Jean was deemed the "Queen of the Swather and Baler" by her family.

She is survived by: husband, Henry Carlton Chinn, Sr. of the home; daughter, Carla Jean Purdy and her husband Cleave, Augusta; son, Henry Carlton Chinn Jr. and his wife Jan, Augusta; daughters, Terri Lee Chinn, El Dorado and Lynda Marie McClure and her husband Craig, Douglass; son, Michael Wayne Chinn, Augusta; brothers, Donald Eugene Pfeil, Gerald Alan Pfeil; Marlin Robert Pfeil; sister, Phyllis Phoebe Gaatz; grandchildren and spouses, Carlyn and Dale Willingham, Jon Patterson, Robert and Kelly Patterson, Misty and Tony Duesing, Myndi and Roman Smith, Jeremy and Erin Chinn, Mandy and CAPT Chris Turner, Tony and Darla Watkins, Tim Watkins, Tera and Ben Camp, SGT Chris and Candace Watkins, Ann and John Heise, Sara, Mary, Ali and McKenzie McClure, PFC Michael Chinn Jr., Ariel, Autumn, and Alexis Chinn; great-grandchildren, Casey, CayLee Willingham, Carly Patterson, Preston, Tayler and Brooke Patterson, Amanda, Ashley, Ben, Bailey, and Macey Chinn, Landry, Dayton, and Jayden Turner, Cheyenne, Dakota, Jaylean, Garrett, Danielle, and Bailie Watkins, Caleb and Colton Camp, and Hayden Heise.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Sherwood Stanley Pfeil and Kenneth Lee Pfeil, and twin sister Betty Jane Owens.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Arrangements are under the direction of Headley Funeral Chapel in Augusta. (Augusta Daily Gazette, Tuesday, April 3, 2007. Submitted by Diana Herrman)

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CLAWSON, WILL MRS.

Died, Mrs. Will. Clawson, Saturday morning, August 19th, of typho-malarial fever. Mrs. Clawson has been sick for about two weeks and her friends thought she would recover, but the Lord took her to work in his vineyard. She leaves a devoted husband and three small children. They have the heart-felt sympathy of this community. (Walnut Valley Times, Aug. 24, 1883)

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COATS, LENORE PEARL (MEREDITH)

Lenore Pearl (Meredith) Coats, 87, Andover, passed away Sunday, April 22.

Private family services have been held.

Mrs. Coats was a retired secretary and clerk for Civil Service and the IRS.

She was born Jan. 2, 1920 in Versailles, Mo.

She married Roscoe Coats in Douglass in 1948. He preceded her in death.

Survivors: daughter and son-in-law Sandra and Orville E. "Gene" Brown, Andover; grandchildren; Victor (Susan) Brown, Rebecca Nilsson, Todd Eugene (Lisa) Brown; great-grandchildren; Ian, Lydia Grace, Colin, Dylan, Anna Nicole, Connor, Alexandra and Carly Nicole. Preceded in death by parents: Clifford and Nadine (Thoss) Meredith, and a brother; James Vernon Meredith.

Memorials to the Andover Public Library have been suggested.

Arrangements were by the Dunsford-Zeiner Funeral Home of Augusta. (Augusta Daily Gazette, Wednesday, April 25, 2007. Submitted by Diana Herrman)

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COUNSIL, DONALD A.

Rites Slated

DON A. COUNSIL, 96, of 241 Main Street, died Sunday at the Augusta Medical Complex. He was born November 7, 1879 in Butler County, and was a retired building contractor.

Mr. Counsil built the Spencer Trailor Factory and the Augusta Methodist Church. He was a graduate of the University of Kansas and served in France in World War I, where he was decorated at Cheppy for gallantry. He was a member of the American Legion.

Surviving are a son, Oran R., of Amado, AZ; a daughter, Marjory Harrell, of Takoma, MD; a brother-in-law, Clovis Cash, Augusta; 4 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. His wife died last July.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Dunsford Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Vernon White officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery.

(Augusta Daily Gazette, Feb. 3, 1976)

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CRANE, ELIZABETH GALLAGHER

Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Alva Crane

Funeral services for Mrs. ELIZABETH CRANE, 73, who died early yesterday morning at her home at 310 Main, were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Methodist Church. The Rev. J.C. Fisher was in charge. Interment was made at the Elmwood Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Alva; 2 sons, Herbert, Augusta; and James, Redlands, CA; a daughter, Mrs. Jessie Wishard, Alvin, TX; and a brother, Clarence Gallagher, Augusta. Her granddaughter, Marjory Counsil, of Inman, was here for the funeral. James was unable to come.

(Augusta Daily Gazette, May 2, 1930)

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CRANE, HENRY ALVA

Alva Crane, 84 Dies Last Night After Long Illness

The death of ALVA CRANE, 84, occurred at the H.O. Nelson Home last evening, after a serious illness of many months. Part of this time, Mr. Crane was a patient in the Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado.

Alva Crane will be greatly missed by his many friends in all circles of life. His life was a colorful one. As a young man, he was a jockey and horse farmer, and a good one. His love for horses stayed with him his entire life. He was a wonderful man - a kind and indulgent father and grandfather.

He was a custodian at the Prairie State Bank, until a few months ago, when his health became too poor to allow him to work. Upon his birthday, it was his custom to invite the bank officers and employees to an oyster supper. This event was always well attended and gave Mr. Crane a great deal of pleasure.

Since the opening of the bank in 1918, Mr. Crane had never missed a day at his duties until illness prevented his remaining on the job any longer.

Surviving is one son, James of Redlands, CA. A son, Herbert, died during the past year, a daughter, Mrs. Don Counsil, died a number of years ago, and another son died in infancy. The Cranes reared their grandchildren, Margie Counsil of Washington DC, and Oren Counsil. Mr. Crane is also survived by 7 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.

His marriage to Elizabeth Gallagher occurred September 7, 1879 in Vermillion Co., IN. Before her death in 1930, the couple had celebrated their golden wedding anniversary together. Mr. Crane was a member of the Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held at the Dunsford Chapel Saturday at 4 p.m., with Rev. J.E. Robinson of the Methodist Church in charge. Burial will be made in Custer Cemetery beside his wife.

Pall bearers will be Max Marshall, Otis Farrar, Earl Lesher, Ralph McCauley, Ed Bostwick, and W.J. Eldringhoff. (Augusta Journal, Oct. 13, 1939)

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COUNSIL JESSIE GUSTAVA CRANE

Gone Home

JESSIE GUSTAVA, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ALVA CRANE, was born February 3, 1885.

Her whole life was spent in Augusta and vicinity. She was educated in the public schools of Butler County, and graduated in the Augusta High School at the age of 15 years.

She was married to Don A. Counsil September 7, 1903. To them were born 2 children, a daughter Marjory, and a son, Raymond.

She died January 3, 1906, after a short illness. Her death was a great shock to her relatives and friends.

She leaves a husband, 2 children, her mother, father, 2 brothers, and hosts of friends to mourn her untimely end.

The funeral was conducted by Rev. Enos from her late home on E. Main Street.

The death of this brave little woman occurred under circumstances that bring sorrow to everyone. All who had known her, felt a personal loss. There were expressions of sorrow and grief on every hand.

The writer had known her but a few years, but could not fail to observe the keen intelligence, the cheerful disposition, and the many rare qualities of mind and heart, that made her at once interesting and beloved.

She was devoted to her home and family, the boon companion of her mother, a loving daughter and sister, and such a good friend.

She was a member of the M.E. Church and Sunday School, and by her death simply entered into her rightful inheritance, the fullness of her heavenly father's love, a mansion in his house where she awaits her loved ones. (Augusta Journal, Jan. 12, 1906)

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COVALT, LORENE

Lorene Covalt, 92, of Whitewater, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Newton Medical Center. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Furley United Methodist Church. Interment will be at Prairie Lawn Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 12, 1908 to Joseph and Anna Sheperd Reeves in rural Furley. In October 1929, she was married to Charles C. Covalt. He preceded her in death Sept. 13, 1950. She was a former bookkeeper for Gronau Chevrolet and Resnik Motors Inc. In later years she was a homemaker. She was a member of the Furley United Methodist Church and Kids Club and Friendship Club of Whitewater.

Survivors include: daughters, Marilyn Pyle of Towanda and Mary Ann Covalt of Whitewater; a brother, Melvin Reeves of Port Townsend, Wash.; a sister, Evelyn Dom Brosky of North Newton; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, three brothers, three sisters and her parents.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at Lamb-Nutter Mortuary, 120 S. Main St., Whitewater. Memorials may be made to Furley United Methodist Church. Lamb-Nutter Mortuary has the arrangements.

(El Dorado Times, Feb. 8, 2001, page 3, column 1)

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CROOK, FRANK M.

Children Here for the Funeral

Miss Virgil Crook came from Kansas City and Mrs. J. G. Smith, from Tulsa, Okla., Friday night for the funeral of their father. Mrs. Julius Nelson came over from Wichita Friday and Charles Crook from St. Joseph, Saturday. Edward Crook and Frank Crook are expected from Great Falls, Mont., Sunday for the funeral, which will be at 2 p.m. Monday. (Walnut Valley Times, Feb. 12, 1914

Frank Crook Dies Late Thursday

Frank M. Crook, 66, pioneer butcher, for more than 35 years a resident of El Dorado, died at his home on South High street late Thursday night. His death is believed to be due to a blood clot on the brain.

Mr. Crook was thrown from a wagon on January 5 and his right knee was fractured. He was improving rapidly from that injury and it was thought that he would be able to be out soon. He was apparently well Thursday and ate a hearty supper. About 10 p.m. he called his family and told them that he was sick. A physician was called but Mr. Crook was dead before he arrived.

Mr. Crook came to El Dorado about 35 years ago and had been in the butcher business since that time. He had been working for George E. Browne for some time. He formerly was in business with J. A. Secrest.

Surviving Mr. Crook are his wife, five daughters, Mrs. Julius Nelson, of Wichita; Mrs. Louis Kiser, Mrs. Ruth Gleason, of El Dorado; Mrs. Charles Smith, of Tulsa, Okla., Miss Virgil Crook of Kansas City, four sons, Charles of St. Joseph, Mo., Frank Crook and Edward Crook of Montana, and Jacob Crook of El Dorado.

Neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kiser were having a surprise party at their home Thursday evening when news of Mr. Crook's death was received.

The funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. (Walnut Valley Times, Feb. 13, 1914)

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COUCHMAN, MARVIN R. SR.

Marvin R. Couchman Sr., 86 of El Dorado, died Friday, Dec. 15. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20 at the Old Mission Mortuary, 3424 E. 21st, Wichita.

He was a retired paint supervisor.

Survivors include a son, Marvin Couchman Jr. of Vancover, Wash.; a daughter, Shirley Salisbury of El Dorado; sisters, Wanda Bentley of Wichita, Darline Napier of Cushing, Okla. and Betty Salisbury of Beaumont; stepsons, Don Davis of Wichita, Bobbie Base of Fredonia and Jimmy Lee Jones of LIberal; stepdaughters, Sharon Hall of Fredonia and Beth English of Galena, 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors until 8 p.m. today at Old Mission Mortuary, which has the arrangements.

(El Dorado Times, Dec. 19, 2000, page 3, column 1)