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DALE, MILBURN FRANK

M. F. Dale of Burns Dies

Milburn Frank Dale died Tuesday at his home near Burns and the funeral was held Wednesday. He ws born in Wisconsin, July 18, 1850 and came to Kansas in 1856. In 1882 he married Augusta Cunningham. He was the last of a family of 11 children. His wife and son, Clifford, survive. (Walnut Valley Times, Jan. 2, 1914, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DALLKE, ABE M.

FUNERAL RITES HELD FOR ABE M. DALLKE

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Dietz-Pittman Funeral Home for Abe M. Dallke, 73, Route 1, Burns, who died here Thursday. Rev. James Clark, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiated.

Mrs. Fred Burr sang “The Old Rugged Cross,” “Going Down the Valley,” and “Beyond the Sunset.” Mrs. L. W. newcomer was the organist and accompanist.

Burial was in Ridgeway Cemetery, DeGraff with C. A. Kimberlin, Eldon Locke, Herbert Hoy, William Hanson, Perry Powers and Jim Heyman as pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers were A. G. Zieman, Ross Harsh, Joe Hamilton, Karl Harsh, Allen Walters and Donald Milbourn. (El Dorado Times, February 22, 1960)

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DAMETZ, ROBERT EUGENE

Robert Eugene Dametz, 83, of Douglass died Monday Feb. 3, 1997, at Medicalodge.

His graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Cumberland Cemetery with Rev. Chuck Terrill of Haverhill Christian Church officiating.

Robert Eugene Dametz was born Dec. 12, 1913, to Omar and Margaret (Coffin) Dametz in Harlan.

He married Helen Monthey Nov. 1, 1936, in North Platte, Neb.

He served in the navy and was an engineer at Boeing Aircraft before his retirement.

Survivors are his wife, Helen of Douglass; daughter, Bette Mayfield of Douglass; brother, Ralph Demetz of California and one grandchild.

(Augusta Daily Gazette, Augusta, Butler Co., Kansas ~ Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1997 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)

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DANGLER, TUNIS A.

Tunis A. Dangler, was born in Miami county, Ohio, February 14, 1838, died at his home near Leon, Butler county, Kansas August 1, 1904, age 66 years, 5 months and 18 days. Mr. Dangler’s earlier years were spent in the states of Ohio and Indiana, and at about the age of 21 years was converted and united with the Methodist church. In 1883, Dec., 25, he was united in marriage to Miss Lottie A. Potter of Greensburg, Indiana. Shortly after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Dangler came to Kansas, locating in their present home. Their residence here covering a period of something over twenty years. Mr. Dangler was a citizen of sterling integrity and honor and in defense of the Union serving in the 79th, Indiana Volunteers. A soldier for his country and a soldier of the cross rests from life’s conflicts and has responded to the final roll call in that land of peace and everlasting joy. (Walnut Valley Times, Aug. 12, 1904, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DARNOLD, THOMAS WILLIAM

Thomas William Darnold was born on January 22, 1883, at Flat Rock, Ill., and was accidentally killed in an oil field accident near Seminole, Okla., on November 12, 1933.

He was married to Miss Fannie Elizabeth Dunlap on April 28, 1901 and to this union were born six children all of whom survive. They are: L. W. Darnold, of El Dorado; Verba Daniel of Bushton; Mrs. Ernest Lessuer, of Augusta; L. C. Darnold of Seminole; N. R. Darnold of El Dorado and Wanda Marie Darnold, at home. Other survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Darnold of Flat Rock, Ill.; six sisters, a brother and six grandchildren.

Mrs. Darnold was united with the Christian Church near Lawrenceville, Ill., in 1917. He had resided in Seminole for the past three years and had lived in El Dorado previous to that time. He was employed by the Carter Oil Company here.

Funeral services were held at Seminole Tuesday and at the Adams Funeral Home here Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Fred W. Condit, pastor of the Christian Church, officiating. (El Dorado Times, Sat., Nov. 18, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)

RITES HELD FOR DARNOLD YESTERDAY

Funeral services for T. W. Darnold, former El Doradoan, who was accidentally killed near Seminole, Okla. Sunday morning when working on an oil lease, were held yesterday afternoon at the Adams Funeral Home with Rev. Fred W. Condit, pastor of the Christian Church, officiating. Mr. Darnold was killed when he was caught in the wheel of an engine which he was operating.

At the services yesterday, which were attended by a large group of friends and relatives, Mrs. Roy Morris sang “The Old Rugged Cross,” “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,” and “Lead Kindly Light.” Pallbearers were: Ben Hall, O. T. Packer, Lee Hutchinson, Wayne Nuzum, Lawrence Baird and a Mr. Dodson of Seminole, Ola. Interment was made in West Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Thurs., Nov. 16, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DAUSTER, WILLIAM

WILLIAM DAUSTER DIES YESTERDAY

William Dauster, aged 69 years, died late yesterday at his home 804-1/2 South Main Street. Although he had been in ill health for the past seven months, he died suddenly from a heart attack.

He was born July 25, 1874, in Tontogany, Ohio. He was a retired oil field driller, and had lived here about two years. Previously he had resided in Augusta for eight years, at Miami, Okla., for three years and in Humboldt for 27 years.

His marriage to Miss Georgia A. Shank took place January 8, 1891 in Napoleon, Ohio. She survives him. To this union were born one daughter and seven sons. They are Mrs. J. C. Lacey, Wichita; William Dauster, Los Angeles, Calif., Ralph D. Dauster, Garden Grove, Calif., Claude L. Dauster, Breckenridge, Texas; Harry F. and Paul C. Dauster, both of Wichita; Fred L. Dauster of El Dorado; and Master Sgt. Charles L. Dauster, somewhere in Italy.

Funeral arrangements will be announced through the Byrd Funeral Home. (El Dorado Times, Feb. 19, 1944, Vol. XXV, No. 70, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DAVIDSON, WILL

Will Davidson was called away suddenly by the death of his brother, who lives in Satchel Creek. The funeral was held Saturday. (Walnut Valley Times, Feb. 20, 1903, Vol. XXXIV, No. 5, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DAVIS, ETHEL MCINTIRE

EL DORADOAN DIES IN FLORIDA TOWN

Word has been received of the death Saturday in Bonita Springs, Fla., of Mrs. Ethel McIntire Davis, a resident of El Dorado for the past five years. She was 53 years old and had been in ill health for two years.

With her son, W. H. Davis, also of El Dorado, Mrs. Davis went to Florida six months ago for her health and been traveling over the country since that time.

She had resided in El Dorado for a number of years previous to 1901 but from that time until five years ago had lived in Florence, Sapulpa, Okla., and Wichita. She was a member of the Methodist Church here.

Surviving besides her son are two cousins, Mrs. Karl Geddes and I. H. McIntire, both of El Dorado. Two other children are deceased. The body is being brought to El Dorado and funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Byrd

Funeral Home. (El Dorado Times, Mon., April 3, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)

DAVIS RITES TO BE HELD FRIDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel McIntire Davis, El Dorado woman who died in Bonita Springs, Fla., Saturday morning, will be held at the Byrd Funeral Home Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. J. W. Abel, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating.

The body will arrive in El Dorado tomorrow. A son, W. H. Davis, who was with his mother in Florida at the time of her death, arrived early this morning to complete plans for the funeral.

The casket will be open to friends Friday between 10 and 1 o’clock but will remain closed during the service. Interment will be made in Belle Vista Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Wed., Apr. 5, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)

HOLD SERVICES FOR MRS. DAVIS

Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel McIntire Davis, El Dorado woman who died at Bonita Springs, Fla., April 1, were held at the Byrd Funeral Home yesterday afternoon with Rev. J. W. Abel, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating.

A large group of friends and relatives of the dead woman attended the services while the large floral offering was indicative of the esteem in which she was held.

Miss Phyllis Miller and Miss Jeanne Lawrence sang “No Night There” and “The Old Rugged Cross” and also sang one selection “Shall We Gather at the River,” at the grave.

Pallbearers were: Karl M. Geddes, Lee Webster, H. C. Wright and L. D. Hadley, of El Dorado and Eugene Gibbs and C. M. Norton of Wichita. Interment was made in Belle Vista Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Sat., Apr. 8, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DAVIS, FANNIE

DAVIS: Died on pneumonia, at Augusta, June 23, Fannie Davis, aged 12 years. The funeral occurs tomorrow June 24. Miss Davis was a niece of Mrs. G. W. Lane and spent the past winter here under a physician’s care. Mrs. Lane went to Augusta, this morning. Mr. Lane goes this evening to attend the funeral. (Walnut Valley Times, Jun. 26, 1903, Vol. XXXIV, No. 23, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DAVIS, MRS. LIZZIE

DAVIS: Mrs. Lizzie Davis, proprietress of the Metropolitan hotel, died last night at 11:00 o’clock, after suffering for nearly three weeks with a complication of diseases. She was taken sick two weeks ago last Saturday. An operation was performed and another one was necessary but she did not recover from the first sufficiently to stand the shock and so the second was not made. Today, November 20, would have been her 43rd birthday. She was born at Lomax, Illinois. She has had charge of the Metropolitan for five years. She leaves three children: Mollie, Lula, and ray. They were all with her when the end came. Her sister, Mrs. Kate Rourke, has made her home with Mrs. Davis for a number of years. Ode Rafferty of Argentine, James Raffety of Conway Springs and Mrs. Darwin of Bushton, brothers and sister of Mrs. Davis are here to attend the funeral. Father Kelly of Wichita was here several days ago and gave all the Catholic ministrations before she passed away. He will have charge of funeral services at Knights and Ladies of Security Hall tomorrow, at 10:30 a.m. (Walnut Valley Times, Nov. 21, 1902, Vol. XXXIII, No. 44, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DAVIS, MOTHER OF REED

The mother of Mrs. John Erickson and of Reed Davis of Douglass died at the home of her daughter at La Fayette, Illinois. Her body will be brought to Douglass for burial September 18. Mrs. Erickson was at Douglass and the telegram announcing her mother's death was sent here, delaying its reception. (Walnut Valley Times, Sept. 16, 1904, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DAVIS, SON OF J. C.

ENTERED IN THE POSTOFFICE AT DOUGLASS, KANSAS, AS SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER

On last Wednesday evening late a long distance message from Haviland, came to let J. C. Davis know that his son at Haviland, was a very sick boy. The doctor had said he couldn't live but a short time. The message was delivered and J. C. and Elija Davis and wife and R. B. Bond went Thursday morning, but the boy had passed away before they could get there. They remained until after the funeral on Friday, returning home Saturday. (Douglass Tribune, Fri., Dec. 23, 1932, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DELK, JEANNETTE

EL DORADO WOMAN FOUND DEAD AT HOME ON CENTRAL

The body of Mrs. Jeannette Delk, about 70, was found in the living room of her home, 1323 West Central, at 11:30 o'clock this morning by police who had been summoned by Mrs. E. E. Purdom, a niece of the dead woman.

Mrs. Delk, who lived alone, is believed to have been dead since Monday night or Tuesday morning. A jury was empaneled by Dr. G. C. Whitley, Douglass, county Coroner, early this afternoon in an attempt to determine the cause of death. Indications were that she died of natural causes, however.

Death of the El Dorado woman was learned late this morning when Mrs. Purdom went to call on her. Finding the door closed and several days' mail in the box, she became alarmed and called police who entered the house through a window and found Mrs. Delk's body lying against the front door in the living room. Inquiry revealed that the El Dorado woman had last been seen by neighbors on Monday.

The body was taken to the Arnold-Kirby Funeral Home but funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Mrs. Delk is survived by her husband, Ernest W. Delk, who lives at Seminole, Okla., who is reported to make periodic visits to El Dorado, and a son, Ernest T. of Venesuela, South America. (El Dorado Times, April 8,1948, Vol. XXIX, No. 112, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DENNETT, ELBRIDGE F.

Pioneer Rose Hill Farmer Dies At Home Yesterday

Death came to Elbridge F. Dennett, pioneer of southwestern Butler County at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home north of Rose Hill. A native of Boone, IA., Mr. Dennett came to Rose Hill community about 62 years ago and has lived in the vicinity ever since. He was 85 years of age.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clara Kirkpatrick of Rose Hill, and two sons, Richard and George Dennett of near Augusta. His wife died two years ago.

Mr. Dennett was a member of the Rose Hill Church of Christ and was a respected citizen of his community.

Funeral services will be held at the Dunsford Funeral Home here tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with the pastor of his church in charge and burial will be made in the Branson Cemetery.

(Augusta Daily Gazette, Augusta, Butler Co., KS - Sat. Jan 22, 1938 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)

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DENNETT, GEORGE ANDREW

Dennett Services

Funeral services for George Andrew Dennett, 82, who farmed in the Rose Hill and Douglass communities most of his life, will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Douglass Church of Christ. Mr. Dennett died Sunday night at Newton Memorial Hospital, Winfield. Burial will be at Douglass cemetery. Hilyard Funeral home has charge of arrangements.

Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Clara Kirkpatrick of Augusta, and a daughter, Mrs. John Alley.

(Augusta Daily Gazette, Augusta, Butler Co., KS - Monday April 13, 1959 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)

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DENNETT, HAZEL AVIS

Dennett Services Held on Monday

A well known Augusta resident Mrs. Newt (Hazel Avis) Dennett died yesterday in Wesley Hospital, Wichita.

Funeral Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Dunsford Chapel with Dr. C. William Nichols, pastor of the First Christian church in charge. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Dennett was born April 6, 1892 at Douglass and had lived in and near Augusta all of her life.

She is survived by her husband, Newt Dennett, 1131 Osage street, Augusta; one son, Melvin of Augusta; four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Whitson of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; Twila Groves of Wichita; Darlene Bryan of Bellingham, Wash.; and Wilma Coulson of Augusta; one sister, Cora Knollenberg of Douglass; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

(Augusta Daily Gazette, Saturday, October 15, 1960 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)

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DENNETT, MERRITT

Former Augustan Merritt Dennett, 88, Howard, died Tuesday morning, April 11.

His graveside funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at the Towanda Cemetery with Rev. Robin Haines of the Flint Hills Assembly of God Church in Howard officiating.

He was born June 23, 1906 near Augusta to Richard and Minnie Mae McKnight Dennett. From the age of 18, Merritt raised greyhounds and raced them.

On Sept. 24, 1937, he married Phena Almina "Peggy" Higgins at Augusta. She survives.

They farmed and raised greyhounds near Augusta until moving to Howard in 1940. There they operated at dairy south of Howard. At one point, they returned to Augusta and Merritt ran a service station. They later returned to Elk County where they farmed and raised greyhounds. In the mid 1960's, they moved into Howard and operated a liquor store business and a pool hall.

Upon his retirement in the early 1970's, Merritt served as caretaker of the Howard City Lake.

He was a long time member of the National Coursing Association, Headquartered in Abilene.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two step-grandsons; sister-in-law, Ruth Dennett of El Dorado; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Dean Dennett, an infant son, three brothers, and three sisters.

A memorial has been established with the Howard Twilight Manor.

Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard is in charge of the Arrangements.

(Augusta Daily Gazette, Augusta, Butler Co., KS - April 12, 1995)

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DENNETT, NEWTON CHAMBERS

Newt Dennett Rites Friday

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Dunsford Chapel for Newton C. "Newt" Dennett, 75, who died at the El Dorado hospital Monday. Dr. C. W. Nichols will conduct the services. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Newton C. "Newt" Dennett was born Feb 16, 1891 at Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, the son of Richard and Mary (McKnight) Dennett. He was married to Hazel Avis Taylor on Sept 6, 1912 at Wichita. She preceded him in death Oct 14, 1960.

"Newt" Dennett came to this area when he was 6 months old and has lived in this area during his entire lifetime. He was a retired real estate agent, and a member of Masonic Lodge #74 at Augusta.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Whitson of Myrtle Creek, Ore., Darlene Bryan of Bellingham, Wash., Twyla Groves of Wichita and WIlma Coulson of Augusta; one son, Melvin of Augusta; three brothers, Merritt, Wesley and Lavon of Howard; one sister Mrs. Iona Hanes of El Dorado, 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

(Augusta Daily Gazette, Tuesday, Feb 22, 1966)

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DENNETT, NOEL LAVON

Noel Lavon Dennett, 78, El Dorado, former Augusta resident, died Sunday, Nov. 1, at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado.

A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Elmwood Cemetery in Augusta.

Dennett was born Sept. 25, 1914, on a farm near Augusta, son to Minnie Mae McKnight Dennett and Richard Dennett.

He retired from El Dorado Junior High School, Cessna Aircraft Co., Boeing Aircraft Co., and farming.

On July 22, 1933, he married Ruth Johnson in El Dorado

Survivors include his wife, Ruth of the home; son, Charles Dennett of Russell; daughters, Marjorie Creed of Eureka, Adenia Erickson of Catoosa, Okla., Janice Ritchey of Wichita, Debra Johnson of San Jose, Calif.; brother, Merritt Dennett of Howard.

Dennett was preceded in death by brothers, Newton and Wesley Dennett; sisters, Iona Hanes, and Sadie and Hulda Dennett.

A memorial has been established with the El Dorado Senior Center.

Dunsford Funeral Home in Augusta is in charge of Arrangements.

(Augusta Daily Gazette, Augusta, Butler Co., KS - Monday, November 2, 1992 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)

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DENNIS, MRS. J. M.

Mrs. J. M. Dennis Dies this Morning

Mrs. J. M. Dennis, 917 West Carr Avenue, died at her home early this morning following an illness of 10 days. She was 66 years old and had resided in Butler County for the past 28 years, 10 of which were spent in El Dorado. Previous to her coming to El Dorado she had lived ona farm near Leon.

Mrs. Dennis was born on January 21, 1867, in West Mooreland, Pa. She was devout Christian and had been a member of the Pilgrim Holiness Church since childhood.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lee Fuller, of Leon, and Mrs. A. F. Nelson of Dodge City; a son, Lee Dennis, of the El Dorado community and a sister, Mrs. Clara Hill, of Phillipsburg, Mo. Mr. Dennis died four years ago.

Funeral services will be held at the Church of the Nazarene tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. G. W. Brannon officiating. Interment will be made in the Economy Cemetery, southeast of El Dorado. The Alderson & Arnold Funeral Home is in charge. (El Dorado Times, Aug. 3, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)

Mrs. J. M. Dennis, 917 W. Carr Ave, died at her home Thursday morning after an illness of ten days. She was 66 years old and had resided in Butler County the last 28 years and ten years of that time she had lived in El Dorado.

Mrs. Dennis was born Jan. 21, 1867 in West Mooreland, Pa. She was a member of the Pilgrim Holiness Church since childhood.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lee Fuller of Leon, and Mrs. A. F. Nelson of Dodge City; a son, Lee Dennis of near El Dorado; and a sister Mrs. Clara Hill of Phillipsburg, Mo. Mr. Dennis died four years ago.

Funeral services were held at the Nazarene Church Friday afternoon. Interment was in the Economy Cemetery, southeast of El Dorado. The Alderson-Arnold Funreal Home was in charge. (Butler County News, Aug. 4, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DENNIS, ELIZA AGNES

Mrs. Eliza Agnes Dennis was born in West Marlow County, Pa., on January 21, 1867, and died at her home in El Dorado on August 3 at the age of 66 years.

When she was a year old she moved with her parents to Leclede County, Mo and resided there until her marriage to John M. Dennis in 1887. Mr. Dennis died four years ago.

After their marriage they homesteaded in Western Kansas where they underwent all the hardships of frontier life. In 1905 they moved to Butler County where they resided on a farm in Prospect Township until moving to El Dorado in 1920.

Mrs. Dennis was a devout Christian and had been a member of the Pilgrim Holiness Church since childhood. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lee Fuller, of Leon, and Mrs. A. H. Nelson of Dodge City; a son, Lee Dennis of El Dorado and a sister, Mrs. Clara Hill of Phillipsburg, Mo. (Butler County News, Aug. 7, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DEWAR, STELLA C.

Change Hours of Dewar Funeral

The hour of the funeral for Mrs. Stella C. Dewar, who died at her home at Bakersfield, Calif., the latter part of last week, will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist Church. The change has been made necessary by the delay in train service. (El Dorado Times, Oct. 3, 1921, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DEWEY, JAMES

James Dewey Dies Yesterday

James Dewey, colored, died at his home 1017-1/2 Walnut Street, late yesterday morning following an illness of two months. He was 65 years old and had been in poor health for the past two years.

Mr. Dewey was born in Keithville, Mo., and married Amanda Dameron here in 1924. He had been a resident of El Dorado for the past seven years and previous to that time had lived in St. Jospeh, Mo. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church.

Surviving, besides his widow, who now lives in Wichita, are two stepsons, Sherman Dameron, of El Dorado and Theodore Dameron of Wichita.

Funeral services will be held at the Second Baptist Church here tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. E. A. Gaiter, officiating. Interment will be made in West Cemetery. The Byrd Funeral Home is in charge. (El Dorado Times, Mar. 20, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)

James Dewey, 65 years old, colored died at his home 1017-1/2 Walnut St., Sunday March 19th, following an illness of two months. He had been in poor health in the past two years.

Mr. Dewey was born in Keithville, Mo., He married Amanda Damerson in 1924. He lived in St. Joseph, Mo., before coming to El Dorado seven years ago. He was a member of the second Baptist Church.

Surviving besides his widow who now lives in Wichita are two step sons, Sherman Dameron of El Dorado and Theodore Dameron of Wichita.

Funeral services were held at the Second Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon with Rev. A. E. Gaiter officiating. Interment was made in West Cemetery. The Byrd Funeral home was in charge. (Butler County News, Mar. 24, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)

Dewey Funeral Held Yesterday

Funeral services for James Dewey, colored, who died at his home, 1017-1/2 Walnut Street, Sunday were held at the Second Baptist Church here yesterday afternoon with Rev. E. A. Gaitor officiating.

The church choir sang "Nearer My God is Thee," "Jesus, Saviour of My Soul," and "Only a Dream" while Miss Erma Taylor sang a solo, "What Are They Doing in Heaven?" Interment was made in West Cemetery. The Byrd Funeral Home was in charge. (El Dorado Times, Mar. 22, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DICKERSON, MRS. S. H.

DICKERSON: Died, February 20, Mrs. S. H. Dickerson, of Benton, aged about 70 years. Mrs. Dickerson was a woman of excellent character, a true help-meet and a devoted mother. She leaves to truly mourn her, five sons, James, Elmer and

Lester; Melvin who resides in Oklahoma, and a son in Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson were early pioneers in Benton, came in 1870. The funeral occurred Sunday and was largely attended. The sympathy of very many friends is extended to Mr. Dickerson from whose life is gone its truest friend and most precious treasure. (Walnut Valley Times, Feb. 27, 1903, Vol. XXXIV, No. 6, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DICKEY, JOHN H.

JOHN H. DICKEY DIES SATURDAY

John H. Dickey, a resident of El Dorado for many years, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. May J. Madison, 720 South Emporia Street, early Saturday afternoon. He was 80 years old and had made his home with his sister for several years. A large number of friends mourn his passing.

Funeral services were to be held at the Alderson-Arnold Funeral Home this afternoon and interment was to be made in West Cemetery. Mr. Dickey had been a member of the Church of Christ for the past 10 years. (El Dorado Times, Mon., May 29,1 933, transcribed by Peg Luce)

DICKEY RITES HELD YESTERDAY

Funeral services for John H. Dickey who died here Saturday were held at the Alderson-Arnold Funeral Home yesterday afternoon with Rev. Melvin Crawford, pastor of the Church of Christ officiating.

Mrs. Roy Morris and Mrs. Harry Campbell sang “Whispering Hope,” and “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.” Pallbearers were nephews of Mr. Dickey. Interment was made in West Cemetery. Mary E. Madison, of El Dorado, with whom Mr. Dickey had made his home for several years, is the only survivor. (El Dorado Times, Tues., May 30, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)

DICKEY

John H. Dickey, 80, a resident of El Dorado for many years, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. May J. Madison, 720 S. Emporia, early Saturday afternoon, May 27. He had made his home with his sister for several years.

Funeral services were held at the Alderson-Arnold Funeral Home Monday afternoon, with Rev. Melvin Crawford, pastor of the Church of Christ, officiating. Mr. Dickey had been a member of the Church of Christ for 10 years.

Mrs. Roy Morris and Mrs. Harry Campbell sang “Whispering Hope” and “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.”

Pallbearers were nephews of Mr. Dickey. Interment was made in West Cemetery.

Mrs. Madison is his only survivor in his immediate family. (Butler County News, Fri., June 2, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DIEMART, MRS. GLEN E.

Mrs. Glen E. Diemart, Of Towanda is Dead

Mrs. Glen E. Diemart, died early this morning at her home at Towanda following a long illness. She was 60 years old.

Mrs. Diemart who had resided at Towanda for the past two years, was a member of a well known and highly respected Butler County family. She was born at Benton August 22, 1875 and before moving to Towanda had resided in Nebraska, Oklahoma and Alaska.

She is survived by her husband, five sisters, Mrs. Cora Offerie, Mrs. Estella Miller and Mrs. Elsie Waggoner, all of Wichita, and Mrs. Elma Pitcher and Mrs. Ida Henrie, both of Benton and two brothers, J.C. Armstrong of Wichita and B. T. Armstrong of Tribune.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later through the Arnold-Adams Funeral Home.

(Taken from the El Dorado Times – January 19, 1937 – transcribed by Peggy Luce)

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DIEMART, ROY S.

Roy Diemart Found Dead in a Garage

Well Known Northwest Butler County Farmer Succumbs to Car Gas Fumes

Roy S. Diemart, aged 45 a well known farmer of the northwest part of Butler County, was found dead in his automobile at the garage on his farm, three miles east of Potwin, about 9 o'clock this morning.

Coroner W. E. Turner, who was called at once declared death was caused by inhaling fumes from the motor car. The body is at the Diemart home. No funeral arrangements have been made.

Mrs. Diemart told Mr. Turner that Mr. Diemart went to the garage about 8:30 o'clock after the car to drive to Potwin on business. The deceased closed the garage door, preventing the gas fumes from escaping. Mrs. Diemart, after hearing the engine of the automobile running about a half an hour, went to the garage and found Mr. Diemart dead.

Mr. Diemart had been in poor health for several months. Last summer he underwent an operation. Ten days ago he went to Independence to work for the Modern Woodmen of America. He became ill and returned home the latter part of last week.

Mr. Diemart was born Decmeber 12, 1877 in Missouri. He had lived in Butler County most of his life. In addition to his widow, he is survived by five children, Fred Diemart, whose address is not known, Mrs. Charles Luman of Muskogee, Okla.; and Donald, Francis and Walter Diemart of who live at home. Mr. Diemart also is survived by three brothers, Frank, of Blue Jacket, Okla.; Charles, McPherson, and Elmo, Iowa.

Mr. Diemart was a member of the Modern Woodmen and Odd Fellows.

He was widely known in the northwest part of the county. He had been a peace officer at various times. (El Dorado Times, Jan. 22, 1923, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DILLENBECK, DOROTHY

Died, September 2, Dorothy, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dillenbeck, aged only nine days. The funeral occurs tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. (Walnut Valley Times, Sept. 9, 1904, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DILLER, ALICE

Alice Diller Died Today

Alice Velma Diller, 81, of Augusta, retired sales clerk for C. R. Calvert Co., died today at Medicalodge of Douglass.

Her funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dunsford Funeral Home, 201 East Fifth. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Diller was born May 19, 1906 to Aubrey and Clara Dennett Kirkpatrick in Augusta.

on July 11, 1928, she and Arthur Diller were married in El Dorado.

Her survivors include; husband, Arthur; brother, Harold of Augusta.

One brother, Lowell preceded her in death in 1972.

A memorial has been established with the Church of Christ.

(Augusta Daily Gazette, Augusta, Butler Co., KS - Monday, November 16, 1987 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)

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DILLER, ARTHUR

Arthur "Obb" Diller, 91, Benedict, former Augustan, died Friday, May 13.

His graveside service will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, at the Elmwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec 25, 1902 as the son of Henry and Mary Sontag Diller.

On July 11, 1928, he married Alice Kirkpatrick in El Dorado. She preceded him in death on Nov. 16, 1987.

The retired Oil Field worker is survived by a brother, Elmer Diller of Mulvane; and a sister, Viva Dewart of Benedict.

Dunsford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(Augusta Daily Gazette, Monday, May 16, 1994 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)

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DILLMAN, MRS. MARSHALL

AGED RESIDENT OF EL DORADO DIES

Mrs. Marshall Dillman, aged 84 years, died at 7:15 o’clock last evening at her home, 1202 West Sixth Avenue. She had been a resident of El Dorado for the past 30 years. Jake S. Dillman, commander of the Capt. Edgar Dale Post of the

American Legion, is a grandson.

Mrs. Dillman was born at Uniontown, Ohio, the daughter of Joshua and Ellen Cannon, and grew to young womanhood there. She lived for a number of years in Indiana, before coming to Kansas and making her home at El Dorado. Her marriage to Jacob Dillman took place at Logansport, Ind., in 1865. Mr. Dillman was a veteran of the Civil War, and the marriage took place one week after the close of the war. Mr. Dillman’s death occurred on March 12, 1922.

During her 30 years residence at El Dorado, Mrs. Dillman had made a great number of friends here, and she was respected and admired by all who knew her. Retaining good health despite her advanced age, Mrs. Dillman had always taken great interest in her family and many friends and was happy when she could make them happy. Her pleasing disposition and generous nature endeared her to all her associates. Mrs. Dillman’s death followed an illness of three weeks duration.

Mrs. Dillman was a member of the German Baptist Church, having joined when she was 18 years old.

Three daughters and one son survive. They are: Mrs. Myrtle Vanburg, Lincoln, Neb., Miss Nola Dillman, Devner, Col.; Mrs. Cora Mitchell, at home and W. S. Dillman who has charge of the city’s property at Lake El Dorado. Five other sons and daughters are deceased.

The funeral services will be held at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Byrd Funeral Home, and will be conducted by Rev. E. E. McFarlane, pastor of the El Dorado Baptist Church. Burial will be in the West Cemetery.

(El Dorado Times, Sat., May 9, 1931, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DILLMAN, MARTHA JANE

Mrs. Martha J. Dillman, wife of P. G. Dillman, aged 69 years, died at the home of her son Wm. C., on Rock Creek, Monday morning, June 1, after a year of poor health and serious illness of a week.

Mrs. Dillman was a pioneer of Butler County, a good, highly respected woman and for many years a faithful member of the M. E. Church. A husband, 3 daughters and two sons survive.

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DILLMAN, WILLIAM CALVIN

FUNERAL DOUGLASS MAN IS TOMORROW

Funeral services for William Calvin Dillman, 74, a resident of Butler County since 1871 who died Thursday at his home near Douglass, will be held tomorrow at 2:30 o’clock at the Douglass Methodist Episcopal church with Elder Hunter officiating.

Dillman, a native of Indiana, came to Kansas with his parents 68 years ago, settling on a homestead on Rock Creek near Cedar Ford. The family was prominent in the early activities of that section of Butler County.

Later, the Dillmans purchased a farm seven miles southeast of Douglass, where Dillman resided with his parents until their death. Since that time he has resided on the farm with Mr. and Mrs. George Drake. Dillman never married.

He had been in ill health several years and only three weeks ago returned to his home after undergoing treatment at a Winfield hospital.

Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Dora Cox, Douglass, Mrs. Ernestine Hall, Wichita, and Mrs. Lulu Gormanson, Pueblo, Colo., and one brother, Harley, Pampa.

Burial will bei nthe Douglass Cemetery. (El Dorado Times ~ Saturday, 14 Oct 1939)

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DILTS, P. C.

Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Dilts of Leon have suffered the loss of three of their boys, splendid men taken from the scenes of this life in the bloom of early manhood. P. C. Dilts who is buried at Leon today was an earnest Christian minister only fairly begun in a life of usefulness. It is hard for parents to reason on such trials as the death of their children; indeed reason cannot justify the death of the young and the useful. (Walnut Valley Times, Oct. 3, 1902, Vol. XXXIII, No. 37, transcribed by Peg Luce)

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DIXON, MRS. SARAH C.

Mrs. Sarah C. Dixon, pioneer resident of Butler County, died early this morning at her home on Route 2, Leon, six miles south and six miles east of El Dorado. She was 78 years old and had been ill only a short time.

Mrs. Dixon came to Butler County with her parents in 1875, and had resided in Little Walnut Township for 62 years. A member of a well known and highly respected pioneer family, her death is mourned by scores of relatives and friends.

The Butler County resident was born at Beardstown, Ill., January 8, 1859, and resided at St. Charles, Mo., for a short time prior to her arrival in Kansas.

She was married to Thomas Dixon, a native of England at Leon in February, 1880. Mr. Dixon had come to the United States in 1869 and settled in Kansas in 1870. He died in 1928.

Mrs. Dixon’s father was Henry Boellner. The Butler County resident was a member of the Methodist Church.

Surviving are: three sons, John, Charles and Will Dixon, all of Leon; four daughters, Judith and Grace Dixon, both of Leon, Mrs. Aaron Coleman, of Hutchinson, and Mrs. E.S. Bacon, of Wichita, a brother, Louis Boellner, of Roswell, N. Mex.; three sisters, Mrs. George Brown and Mrs. Artie Peffley, both of Manhattan and Mrs. Annie Van Winkle, of Leon, and 10 grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Fannie Strait, died in 1929 and another daughter, Ella, died in 1913.

Funeral services will be held at the Leon Methodist Church tomorrow after at 3 o’clock with Rev. George Cavit, pastor, officiating. The Arnold-Adams Funeral Home is in charge. (El Dorado Times ~ 15 Feb 1937 ~ Transcribed by Lori DeWinkler)

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DUNLEVY, W. H.

DIED:---On Saturday, February 26th, W. H. Dunlevy, of pneumonia, aged 48 years.

Mr. Dunlevy was among the earliest settlers here coming to El Dorado in 1870. He was highly esteemed as a man and citizen. He was a loyal soldier, early in our civil war joining an Indiana cavalry company. He received severe wounds from which he only partially recovered. His remains were escorted on Sunday to the East cemetery by his comrades of W. H. L. Wallace Post and by the Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows of which orders he was an honored member. Added to these was a procession, over a mile long, of his neighbors and friends. Peace to his ashes. (Walnut Valley Times ~ Tuesday, 1 Mar 1887 ~ Transcribed by Lori DeWinkler)