MACANDREWS: Mrs. Mary MacAndrews, aged about 70 years, died at the county farm this morning at 7:00 o'clock. Mrs. MacAndrews was the mother of Patrick MacAndrews very familiarly known about El Dorado for several years as "Crazy Pat." He is now at the county farm as is his sister, Mary Ellen. All of their minds have been afflicted and they have been dependent up on the county for sustenance for years. Mrs. MacAndrews was born in Ireland and came to El Dorado soon after immigrating to this country. She has had organic heart trouble for a number of years. She was a Catholic and the members of that creed will have charge of the funeral rites. (Walnut Valley Times ~ March 20, 1903 ~ Volume XXXIV, Number 9 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
MACRITCHIE DIES Died at Wichita, January 24, Miss Morna MacRichie, aged 22 years, 3 months, 23 days. This will be a terrible surprise to the friends of the deceased; even those who knew she had gone to the hospital at Wichita in the hope of prolonging her life by an operation will be shocked at the announcement. She has been in ill health for three or four years but until lately no very serious fears were entertained for her. Last week it was decided to take her to the hospital. The operation was performed on Thursday, Jan. 21. She went bravely to the operating table, recovered from the influence of the anaesthetic and was believed to be doing nicely when the change came that ended her life. Morna MacRitchie was born in Glencoe township, October 1, 1881 and lived there the greater portion of her life. Her education was completed in El Dorado where her father and the family has resided for several years past. Her body was brought home from Wichita on the 4 p.m. train today. Arrangements for the funeral are not yet made fully, but she will be buried in Glencoe township Wednesday at 9:00 o'clock a.m. In this time of sorrow the hearts of very many El Dorado's and Butler county's people will flow to the stricken father whose especial care he was. (The Walnut Valley Times ~ January 29, 1904 ~ Volume XXXV, Number 2 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
MAJOR: Died, in El Dorado, Thursday afternoon, June 4, Ed. W. Major, aged 24 years. Mr. Major has been sick for several months with cancer of the stomach. He was taken sick in South Dakota and has been bedfast since last January. His father-in-law, B. Meador, brought him here in March and he was very weak there. The time of the funeral has not yet been decided upon. The funeral of Edward W. Major was held this afternoon and his body was laid to rest in Belle vista. Major was born at Iowa Falls about 26 years ago. He came to El Dorado in March, 1900, and was married to Miss Jessie Meador, daughter of B. Meador, March 26, 1902. To benefit his health he went to South Dakota, only to be brought back by his father-in-law to die June 4 from cancer of the stomach, after long, long suffering. His wife and baby boy survive and mourn him. (Walnut Valley Times ~ June 12, 1903 ~ Volume XXXIV, Number 21 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Thomas Manning, died at age 78 at S. Crites home, September 5, 1898 (The Burns Citizen, September 15, 1898)
MARDIS, QUINTEN CHRISTYAN MYLEZ
Quinten Christyan Mylez Mardis, infant son of Jenee Woolery and Jeremy Mardis passed away March 1, 2007.Funeral service at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at Dunsford~Zeiner Funeral Home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.Other survivors include grandparents, Harold and Debbie Woolery, Augusta and Everett and Judy Mardis, Whitwell, Tenn.; great-grandparents, Lee and Bonnie Radford, Topeka, Harold Woolery and companion Virginia Roads, Augusta, Vearlie Williams and companion Travis Farmer, Wichita Falls, Texas, Sue and Anthony Powell, Kenneth Kilgore, and Judy Mardis all of Whitwell, Tenn.; many aunts, uncles and cousins.He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother Norma Jean Radford.In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established with the Rose Hill Bank, 133 E. 7th, Augusta, 67010.Arrangements by Dunsford-Zeiner Funeral Home, Augusta. (Augusta Gazette - March 4, 2007)
MARTIN: Mrs. Emily S. Martin died at her home on west 6th last night at 1:00 o'clock. Emily S. Saxton was born in Ohio, January 15, 1842. In 1861 she was married to Mr. Martin who was a soldier in the army. He died of consumption after they had been married two years. Mrs. Martin and Mrs. L. E. Saxton came to Kansas in 1887. Nearly all of the time since then they have lived in El Dorado. Nearly everybody here knows of these two sisters. They preferred to live apart from others and were perfectly devoted one to another. They were firm believers in Spiritualism and devoted much of their time to procuring a deeper insight into that belief. Besides Mrs. Saxton, the beloved sister who has been her constant companion for so many years, she leaves three other sisters in Nebraska and two brothers in Illinois. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon if the relatives can get here in time. The ceremony will be conducted by Judge Tucker, a Spiritualist, of Wichita at the home and she will be buried in the West Cemetery. (Walnut Valley Times ~ March 20, 1903 ~ Volume XXXIV, Number 9 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Charlotte, N.C. - Jan. 5 - Miss Mary Martin was shot and almost instantly killed at a dance near Mayoden, Rockingham county, by John Gans. Miss Martin was the belle of the country district, and Gans was deeply enamored. He asked the young woman to a dance, and upon her refusal shot her in the breast. Threats of lynching were so freely made that Gans was taken to the Guilford county jail for safe keeping.(The Walnut Valley Times ~ January 8, 1904 ~ Volume XXXIV, Number 51 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Augustan is Crushed Beneath Power Shovel Buell (Bill) Mauk Dies Almost Insantaneously When Machinery Goes Over Embankment. Crushed so that death was practically instantaneous, Buell Emerson Mauk of Augusta was killed new Smithville, MO., last Saturday morning, when a power shovel which he was operating fell down an embankment and pinned him beneath it. The accident occurred at 10:30 a.m. and rescuers were unable to get the body from beneath the shovel until about 4 p.m. Circumstances of the accident could not be learned definitely in Augusta this morning; as no authentic account has been received. It is reported the Augusta man was moving the machine from one location to another, and that one of the treads locked, causing it to pitch over the embankment. It was said the heavy piece of machinery fell 50 or 60 feet, stopping about 40 feet from the Missouri River, near which the work was being done, and pinning the operator beneath it when it stopped. Stayed at His Post. Reports from the scene of the accident indicate Mauk went to his death with the same presence of mind as shown by pilots of falling airplanes who "cut the switch" to prevent fire after crashing. It is said when rescuers reached the body his hands were on the controlling levers, as though we were staying at his post till the last, ready to do what he could to save the machine if possible. Popularly known as "Bill" the accident victim had a host of friends in Augusta who were saddened to hear of his death. He was for a long time engaged in the trucking business in and near Augusta. Born in Bridgeport, Okla., July 1, 1903, he was 30 years, 11 months and one day of age at the time of his death. He came to Augusta from Oklahoma with his parents in March 1917, and was married to Matilda Heinzman in 1923. Funeral Services Tomorrow. Besides his wife, he is survived by three children, Mary Frances, 10, Charlene, 8, and Orville, 5; his parents, B. F. Mauk of Hutchinson and Mrs. B. F. Mauk of Augusta; four brothers, John Gilbert, Vernon, Floyd R., and Russel K., all of Augusta; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Cody of Lawrence and Mrs. Thelma Kreppes of Udall, and one half brother, Leo Gibson of Dodge City. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m.. The services will be conducted by Reverand Scott, pastor of the Douglass Congregational church at Douglass. Pallbearers will be: R. E. Fillmore, Charles Lehr, Bill Holder, Rice Schuster, Ernest Noll, and Ernest Mickel. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Dunsford funeral home is in charge. (Augusta Daily Gazette, Monday, June 4, 1934 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Mauk Service Today at Elmwood Dixie Orlene Mauk, 57, of Wichita, died Friday, June 17, at Homestead Health Center in Wichita. She was the mother of Kris Mauk of Augusta. Her service was held this Morning at Elmwood Cemetery. Rev. Burl Allison Jr. officated the service. She was born Feb. 26, 1931 to Orley Edward and Lena Mae (Hutchison) Bonham in Wellington. Mauk, a retired beech Aircraft employee was a member of the First Christian Church of Augusta. Other survivors include; son, Kent of Oklahoma City, Okla.; mother, Lena Mae Rice of Wichita. (Augusta Daily Gazette, Monday, June 20, 1988 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Floyd R. Mauk Services at 2:30 on Tuesday Funeral services will be held at the Dunsford Funeral Home Chapel at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon for Floyd R. Mauk, 61, of Route 2, Jay, Okla., who died at Veterans Hospital in Wichita Saturday afternoon. The Rev. Paul Gilbert will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Elmwood cemetery with Masonic rites. Floyd R. Mauk was born Feb. 12, 1907 at Hydro, Okla., the son of Benjamin Franklin and Salina (Dillon) Mauk. He was married to Pearl Isabel Brown in Wellington on April 27, 1929. He moved from Augusta in 1962 and was a retired D.A.V. officer with the Veterans Administration in Wichita. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, D.A.V. and National Rifle Association, Order of Eastern Star and York Rite Bodies of Wichita. Survivors include his widow; two sons, R.L. of Augusta and Jimmie of Malibu, Calif.; a daughter, Jeanie Sanders of Jay, Okla., a step-daughter, Evelyn Mayfield of Augusta; three brothers, J.G. of Douglass, Vern of Pharr, Tex., and Russell of Augusta; a half-brother, Leo Gibson of McLean, Tex.; two sisters, Hazel Brandt of Wichita and Thelma Byrd of Augusta; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother and a sister. (Augusta Daily Gazette, Augusta, Butler Co., KS - Monday February 3, 1969 page 1 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Kyle Mauk Funeral Tomorrow Funeral services for Kyle D. Mauk, 22, son of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mauk, Augusta, will be at 2 tomorrow afternoon at the First Christian Church with Rev. Richard Bacon officiating and burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery. Mauk who had been residing in Irving, Texas died there yesterday. He worked as a carpenter before his death. He was born April 1, 1956 at El Dorado a son of Richard L. & Dixie Bonham Mauk, who survive. He also leaves two brothers, Kent & Kris, both of Augusta. (Augusta Daily Gazette, Wednesday, May 3, 1978 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Richard Lavoy Mauk, 74, Augusta, retired Beech Aircraft buyer and United States Army veteran, died Oct. 5, 2004. Graveside service at 1 p.m, Friday, Oct. 8, at Elmwood cemetery. Those attending should use the Twelfth street entrance. There will be no visitation. Survivors are: sons, Kent Mauk of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Kris Mauk of Leon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dixie and son, Kyle. Arrangements are under the direction of Headley Funeral Chapel of Augusta. (Augusta Daily Gazette, Augusta, Butler Co., KS - Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield )
Tina Mauk, 87, Dies, Services Held Today. Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon from the First Christian Church for Mrs. Tina Salina Mauk, 87, a resident of Butler County since 1918. Dr. C. William Nichols, pastor of the First Christian Church, officiated. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs. Mauk died suddenly Saturday at the Walnut Valley Nursing Home. She was born Feb 24, 1875 in Galesburg, Ill., the daughter of Barbara Ann Gillett Dillon and John C. Dillon. She was married to Frank Mauk in Enid, Oklahoma, May 2, 1901. He survives. Other survivors are the following sons and daughters; Mrs. Thelma Byrd, Augusta; Mrs. Hazel Deshar, Cleveland, OH; Vernon, Pharr, Texas; Gilbert, Douglass, KS; Russell and Floyd, Augusta, KS; and Leo Gibon, McClean, Texas. Also surviving are two brothers, Frank Dillon, Hintan, Okla., and Henry Dillon, Ordwar, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Clark, Long Beach, Calif., and Dora Winsor, Hinton, Okla.; and 23 grandchildren. Mrs. Mauk moved to Augusta from Hydro, Oklahoma. She was a charter member of D.A.V. Dunsford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Augusta Daily Gazette - Monday, September, 10, 1962 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Rites for Vern Mauk are Set Saturday 2:30 Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 Saturday afternoon at the Dunsford Funeral Home Chapel for Albert Vernon (Vern) Mauk, 66, of Pharr, Texas, who died Wednesday at Wesley Medical Center at Wichita. The Rev. William Atkinson of the Faith Baptist Church at Andover will conduct the services. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery. Vern Mauk was born Dec 30, 1904 at Hydro, Oklahoma, the son of Benjamin and Salina (Dillon) Mauk. He was married to Nancy Lucille Fudge at Winfield on Oct 27, 1933. He was a former Augustan and moved to Pharr, Texas 17 years ago. He was a self-employed electrician and had worked for Gas Service Co., for a number of years. He was a former employee of the Augusta Police Department. Mr. Mauk was with the Air Force during World War II and was a life member of the Butler County Chapter of D.A.V. and National Rifleman's Association. Survivors include two brothers, John Gilbert Mauk of Wichita and Russell K. Mauk of Augusta; a half-brother Leo R. Gibson of MacLean, Tex., two sisters, Hazel Brandt of Denver, Colo., and Thelma Byrd of Augusta: several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Buell and Floyd R. and a sister, Opal. (Augusta Daily Gazette, May 29, 1971 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
William D. "Bill" Mauk, Sr. 80, of Augusta, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Private family graveside at Elmwood Cemetery. Memorial Service 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 2007 at First Christian Church, Augusta. Memorial gathering will follow church service at the Augusta Country Club. Bill was born in Augusta on Nov. 18, 1926, the son of the late John Gilbert and Lois (Bailey) Mauk. After serving in the U.S. Army during WW II, Mauk began his oilfield career as a roughneck and operating heavy dirt equipment for H. O. German and Sons. Later he became a welder at Augusta Welding and Machine Shop and in 1963 he purchased the business. In 1981 Sentry Oil Field Equipment began manufacturing pumping units for Hesston Corp. As a result, Sentry hired Mauk as their National Service Manager. After he retired, Mauk began oilfield consulting work for Kansas Petroleum Inc. In addition to his work in oilfields, Mauk was elected as a Butler County Commissioner and served for several years. On March 13, 1948 he married Mary Lee Ripper in Marion. She survives. Other survivors include: son, William D. Mauk Jr. and his wife Karen of Olathe; daughter Renee Stacy of Kansas City, Mo.; brothers, Vernon and his wife Katherine of Douglass, Pete of Baton Rouge, La., Larry of Kansas City, Terry and his wife Mary Lou of Rose Hill; sisters, Joan Dennis and her husband LeRoy, Eleanor Bloom and her husband Everett, Connie Stevenson, all of Douglass; grandchildren, William D. Mauk III and wife JoLyn, Monica Swartley and husband Michael, Courtney Hummel and husband Levi, and Mason Roberts and Darla Garcia; great grandchildren, Dylan Mauk, Leah Christine Swartley, Shea Elizabeth Swartley, Ashlyn Elizabeth Hummel, Gannon Marcotte and Peyton Roberts. He was preceded in death by: a daughter, Adonna Lee Mauk, a brother, Milton Leroy Mauk and sister, Barbara Jean Wheeler.(Augusta Daily Gazette, Augusta, KS Published: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Mayfield Services Held Here Monday. The body of James Andrew Mayfield, 69, was found Friday in his room at the Bridle and Saddle Club in Wichita where he had lived for 13 years and death was said to have resulted from heavy blows to the head. The death weapon was not found and police are looking for the murderer of Mr. Mayfield. A hoof file is sought as the death weapon. An autopsy was to be held this morning. Mayfield was crippled and had not been able to work full-time since 1946, employees of the farm said. Mayfield was born in Wheeling, West Virginia and went to Wichitain 1938. He was a retired oil field employee. Among his survivors are two brothers, Will Mayfield, Wheeling, and Nim Mayfield, Bridgeport, Ill; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Inez Mayfield, Augusta; and a number of nephews who reside in Augusta. He had resided in Greenwood County and is a former member of the I.O.O.F. lodge. Funeral rites will be held at the Dunsford Chapel here Monday at 2 p.m. with interment in Elmwood cemetery. Rev. B. W. Thomas will conduct the services. (Augusta Daily Gazette, Saturday, June 9, 1951 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Lawrence E. "Larry" Mayfield, 50, of Benton, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at his residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Kirby-Morris Funeral Home. Cremation has preceded the services. He was born Jan. 31, 1952 in El Dorado, the son of Paul and Evelyn (Devoe) Mayfield. He grew up and attended schools in Augusta and graduated from Butler County Community College. He had lived all his life in the Butler County area. He served his country in the United States Army with a tour of duty in Vietnam. On June 1, 1981, he was married to Jeana Hoover in El Dorado. He worked for Blackburn Construction Company as a pipefitter, then for Kaneb Pipeline as an electrical engineer. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and was very involved with the Vet Center in Wichita. He was well known for his woodworking, especially with cabinetry. He enjoyed target shooting and spending time with his boys. Survivors include: two sons, Jonathan Edward Mayfield and Joshua Edward Mayfield, both of El Dorado; the boy's mother, Jeana Mayfield of El Dorado; one sister, Sharon Coots of Lynden, Wash.; and a Uncle Dick Mauk of Augusta. Memorials may be made to the Vet Center in Wichita in care of Kirby-Morris Funeral Home, which has the arrangements. ( El Dorado Times, El Dorado, Butler Co., KS - March 26, 2002 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Mayfield Services Held Here Monday Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the Dunsford Chapel for Lewis Edward Mayfield, 53, whose death occurred at his farm home early Friday morning. He was born June 19, 1889 at Smithfield, WVa, coming to this county in 1932. He was employed in the oil fields. His church preferences was the Presbyterian. In addition to the widow, Mr. Mayfield is survived by these sons, William, Lewis E. Jr., Paul and Jimmy of Augusta, KS.; a daughter, Mrs. B. W. Jackson of Augusta, KS; and a stepson who resides in Muncie, Ind. (Augusta Daily Gazette - Saturday, September 19, 1942 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Paul Edward Mayfield, 68, Augusta, died Saturday, March 7, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Wichita. A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Dunsford Funeral Home in Augusta and 3 p.m. at the National Cemetery in Fort Scott. Mayfield was born Oct 1, 1923 in Reece, to Inez (Taylor) and Lewis Edward Mayfield. On August 20, 1950, he married Evelyn Marie Devae Mauk in Augusta. He was a retired security guard and a member of the Disabled Veterans and the American Legion. Mayfield Served in the Army during World War II. (Augusta Daily Gazette - Monday March 9, 1992 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
McANALLY: Died at her home in this city, Tuesday morning, April 8, at 6:00 o'clock, Mrs. Dora McAnally. Her death does not come unexpectedly. She has been sick for many months and death relieved her from untold agonies of suffering which she has uncomplaingly endured for so long. Dora M. Jackson was born at Burlington, Iowa, 49 years ago. From there she moved to Quincy, Illinois, where she lived until 1880 when she moved to Wichita, this state. In 1881 she moved to El Dorado and in March 1884 she was married to J. M. McAnally. She was a thoroughly consistent Christian and kind and loving wife and friend. She was of a retiring nature and only her closest acquaintances knew of the many excellent characteristics which were hers. The funeral will occur from the home on Atchison street, Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. C. A. Stewart. (Walnut Valley Times, April 11, 1902, Volume XXXIII Number 12 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
MCCLELLAN: Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. P. F. Follinsbee, two miles west of El Dorado, Mrs. Mabel McClellan, aged 92 year.Mrs. McClellan was born in New York. She married Robert McClellan in 1839. They lived there until 1866 when they moved to Iowa. Mr. McClellan died 27 years ago. Seth McClellan who died at his home in Rosalia township last fall was her only son. Her only surviving relatives are her daughter, Mrs. Follinsbee, and two grandsons, R. C. McClellan of El Dorado and C. A. McClellan of Prospect. The funeral will be conducted from the home tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 o'clock by Rev. W. V. Burns and she will be buried in Belle Vista cemetery.(Walnut Valley Times, March 17, 1903, Volume XXXIV, Number 8 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
McCLELLAN: Seth McClellan of Rosalia township died yesterday morning Tuesday, September 16 at 7 o'clock after an illness of several months. He was 63 years old. Mr. McClellan was born in Wisconsin March 28, 1839. In 1866 he moved to Iowa and about 18 years ago he came to Kansas and located about six miles southeast of El Dorado; where he lived until four years ago. He leaves his mother and two sons, R. C. and C. A. McClellan. His mother is 91 years of age. The funeral occurred this morning at 10 o'clock and he was buried in Belle Vista cemetery.(Walnut Valley Times, September 17, 1902 Volume XXXIII Number 35 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Mrs. Martin Parker, her daughter Laura and niece, Rosa Montgomery have gone to Florence to attend the funeral of Mrs. Parker's sister, Mrs. Enos McCollom. Her death was sad indeed; she had been in a Wichita hospital and was attempting to reach home near Florence when she passed away. (The Walnut Valley Times ~ December 11, 1903 ~ Volume XXXIV, Number 47 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
The sickness and death of little Gertrude McCormick was not known in this neighborhood until after she was laid in the little grave. Her father who lives in Colorado has the sympathy of the entire community.(Walnut Valley Times, December 4, 1902, Volume XXXIII, Number 46 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
F. M. McCullough, a farmer of Butler county, died yesterday forenoon at the Wichita hospital, from the effects of an operation performed for rupture January 2, and eight minutes before death dictated his will. A number of years ago Mr. Mccollough lived in this city and was a well known character here, but later begun in Butler County and moved to Isabell, where he has resided since. The most remarkable feature connected with this man's death was the wonderful will power he exerted over himself, even up to the time of his death. He had always been known as possessing a powerful will, and this did not have him even when he knew he could not live. Early yesterday forenoon he was permitted to know that he could not recover and that he must soon die. He did appear to be the least disconcerted by the sad news, but requested the persons in attendance to send for T. W. Sargent, saying that he wished to draw up his will. When Mr. Sargent arrived Mr. McCullough was very weak. However he dictated the terms in the will when every breath was expected to be his last one. Several times during the ordeal he suffered sinking spells, but each time he rallied and continued his dictation. His mind was perfectly clear to the last, but when the last words were said, a stupor came over him and in five minutes he lay a corpse. Mr. McCullough was thought to have been about 40 years of age. The people at the hospital are at a loss to know what to do with the body. A telegram was sent to Mrs. McCullough at Isabell, who in answering did not arrange for the disposal of the body but said she would be here the first of the week. The funeral notice will be given later - Wichita Eagle Sunday.(Walnut Valley Times, February 6, 1903, Volume XXXIV, Number 3 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
McDANIEL: The infant child of Elvin McDaniel died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Margaret McCabe in this city yesterday. It is the third death to the family during the past two weeks. Mr. And Mrs. McDaniel lost their son in Wichita, and he was brought home for burial. Mrs. McDaniel gave birth to a child a short time after she returned to Wichita, but she did not live to recognize it. She was buried on Thursday of last week. The child passed away yesterday at 9:20. the funeral occurred this morning at 10 o'clock and interment was made in the Belle Vista cemetery. Mr. McDaniel is very sick and is threatened with typhoid fever.(Walnut Valley Times, August 1, 1902 Volume XXXIII, Number 28 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
McDANIEL: Mrs. Elvin McDaniel died at her home in Wichita last night. Mr. McDaniel is a son of Mrs. Margaret McCabe and a brother of Will McDaniel of this city. The circumstances surrounding the death of Mrs. McDaniel are indeed sad. Their child aged about two years died last Friday and was buried here last Sunday. She returned to Wichita Tuesday. Yesterday afternoon she gave birth to a child and only a few hours later she died. The child is apparently strong and healthy and the physicians say he will live. Mrs. McDaniels was brought over on the 4 o'clock train today. The funeral will occur at the home of Mrs. M. H. McCabe in north el Dorado tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. W. V. Burns. Mrs. McDaniel's maiden name was Mary Hicks. She lived here until about ten years ago when she moved to Coffeyville. She was married to McDaniel about six years ago. They moved from El Dorado to Newton, lived there for about two years and then moved to Wichita about six months ago where Mr. McDaniel has been working for the Santa Fe. Two of the children died several years ago and one a little girl of three years, survives her mother. The warmest sympathy goes out to the bereaved husband and child in their greatest grief and bereavement. (Walnut Valley Times, July 25, 1902, Volume XXXIII, Number 27 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
McDUFFEE: Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edwin Cowles, June 28, Mrs. Olive L. Bunnell - McDuffee, aged 93 years. She was born in Claremont, New Hampshire and both parents died when she was but 8 years old. In early life she united with the church and has lived all her professions. She was a faithful member of the Baptist church of El Dorado. She was a noble woman and her children have been an honor to her. Five survive her, Henry McDuffee of California, Mrs. Sarah Cowles, wife of Dr. Edwin Cowles of El Dorado; Mrs. Jennie Weeks of Lincoln, Kansas; and George McDuffee of Sedgwick county. The time for the funeral has not been determined, awaiting the arrival of relatives from a distance.(Walnut Valley Times, July 4, 1902 Volume XXXIII Number 24 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Bryan M. McLinden, 28, of Augusta, formerly of El Dorado, died late Tuesday night at his home in Augusta. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Catholic Church in El Dorado. Burial will follow the services in St. Anthony's Cemetery at Strong City. The Recitationof the Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Friday evening at St. John's Catholic Church. Bryan was born June 8, 1957, in El Dorado, the son of Ed W. and Norma L. (Wiebrecht) McLinden. He had lived all of his life in El Dorado,before moving to Augusta two years ago. He was employed by Boeing Military Airplace* Company for more than six years, having worked there as an industrial engineer. Bryan attended St. John's School, and attended public schools in El Dorado, graduating from El Dorado High School in 1975. He received hisdegree in industrial engineering from Wichita State University in 1979. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, the El Dorado Health Club and the Boeing Activities Center. Bryan was an avid sportsman. Surviving family include one son, Jarrod Michael McLinden of Wichita; his parents, Ed and Norma McLinden of El Dorado; his twin brother, BradMcLinden of El Dorado; one sister, Kathleen Messman of Lee's Summit, Mo.; his grandmother, Katherine Wiebrecht of Strong City; a brother-in-law, Jim Messman; a niece, Amy Lynn Messmana, and a nephew, Jeffrey Alan Messman, all of Lee's Summit, Mo. A memorial has been established with the Jarrod Michael McLinden Scholarship Fun in care of Walnut Valley Bank and Trust in El Dorado. Contributions may be sent to the Kirby-Morris Funeral Home, who has charge of arrangements. (El Dorado Times ~ 22 May 1986 ~ Transcribed by Lori DeWinkler) *as listed in newspaper
McMILLAN, ANNABELLE L. "ANNIE" SEEFELDT
McMILLAN, 68, of El Dorado, died Wednesday evening at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow the services in the Williamsburg cemetery in Williamsburg (Kansas) at 2 p.m. Saturday. Mrs. McMillan was born Aug. 7, 1917, near Eskridge, the daughter of William and Mattie Seefeldt. She was a graduate of the Jane C. Stormont Nursing School. On Aug. 19, 1947, she was married to William R. McMillan. He preceded her in death in 1957. She has lived in El Dorado for a number of years. She worked as a nurse in Kansas State University Student Hospital, for Dr. G. E. Kasseabaum and retired as nurse for the Texaco Refinery Mrs. McMillan was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include one brother, Charles Seefeldt of Admire; three sisters, Faith Snyder and Mary Adams, both of Topeka, and Augusta Seefeldtof Hutchinson; a niece, Charlene Seefeldt of Overland Park; and a nephew, William Seefeldt of Paadena, Texas. A memorial has been estasblished with the First United Methodist Church. Contributions can be made to the Kirby-Morris Funeral Home who hascharge of the arrangements. (El Dorado Times ~ 7 Feb 1986 ~ Transcribed by Lori DeWinkler)
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR ANNABELLE L.
McMILLAN, 68, of El Dorado, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at First United Methodist Church. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Williamsburg. She died Wednesday, Feb. 5. Rev. Dottie Forinash Knetsch officiated. Musicians were Mr. Fred Wolfe and Mr. Steve Frazier. Kirby-Morris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (El Dorado Times ~ 11 Feb 1986 ~ Transcribed by Lori DeWinkler)
MCMILLAN SERVICES TO BE HELD TUESDAY
Services for Mrs. Charles E. McMillan, 74, 228 North Jones, who died here suddenly early Saturday morning, will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Dietz-Pittman Funeral Home chapel. Rev. A. D. Newkirk, pastor of the Four Square Church of El Dorado will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Lawns Cemetery.Mrs. McMillan was born in Ticonderoga, N.Y., on Dec. 16, 1885 and came to Kansas as a child with her parents. She lived in Wichita prior to moving to El Dorado in 1918. She had been a resident here ever since. Mrs. McMillan had been in failing health the past eight weeks.She married Charles E. McMillan at Hutchinson, on Aug. 10, 1915. He survives. She was a member of the United Church of Brethren at Hutchinson and attended the Four Square Church here. Other survivors besides her husband are two sons, Jack Welsey McMillan of the home, and Gene E., 718 Oil Hill Road, five daughters, Mrs. Rod Ramney, 610 Towanda, Mrs. Verne Lewis, Torrence, Calif., Mrs. H. E. Wall, Jr., Prescott, Ariz., Mrs. Earl Andrews, Jr., Rochester, N.H., and Mrs. Max Stevens, 103 North Orchard; a half-brother, George Freeman, Ticonderoga; a sister, Mrs. Laurel Reeder, of Mulberry, Kas., and eight grandchildren.A son, Robert, died on Aug. 7, 1956. Also preceding her in death were a brother and a sister. (El Dorado Times, February 22, 1960)
McDANIEL: Mrs. Elvin McDaniel died at her home in Wichita last night. Mr. McDaniel is a son of Mrs. Margaret McCabe and a brother of Will McDaniel of this city. The circumstances surrounding the death of Mrs. McDaniel are indeed sad. Their child aged about two years died last Friday and was buried here last Sunday. She returned to Wichita Tuesday. Yesterday afternoon she gave birth to a child and only a few hours later she died. The child is apparently strong and healthy and the physicians say he will live. Mrs. McDaniels was brought over on the 4 o'clock train today. The funeral will occur at the home of Mrs. M. H. McCabe in north el Dorado tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. W. V. Burns. Mrs. McDaniel's maiden name was Mary Hicks. She lived here until about ten years ago when she moved to Coffeyville. She was married to McDaniel about six years ago. They moved from El Dorado to Newton, lived there for about two years and then moved to Wichita about six months ago where Mr. McDaniel has been working for the Santa Fe. Two of the children died several years ago and one a little girl of three years, survives her mother. The warmest sympathy goes out to the bereaved husband and child in their greatest grief and bereavement. (Walnut Valley Times, July 25, 1902, Volume XXXIII, Number 27 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
TWO KILLED
Engineer Grover Mettler and Fireman Dick Giltenbacher Killed in a Wreck at Yates Center. Negligence Caused a Terrible Accident Engineer Grover P. Mettler and Fireman Dick Giltenbacher were killed in a wreck at Yates Center this morning shortly before 2:00 o'clock. No. 42, the east bound Mo. P. passenger train due here at 11 o'clock at night, ran into six loaded coal cars on the main line about three quarters of a mile west of the crossing at Yates Center. The collision occurred at the bottom of a grade about 100 feet west of the switch which connects the division with the V. V. I. & W. The cars had been left standing without the brakes set and they had run down onto the main line. The passenger train was in charge of Conductor Stearns and was about twenty minutes late out of here. It was running fast to make up time. When the crash came the tender was pushed with irresistible force through the cab of the engine and on top of the boiler. Engineer Mettler and Fireman Giltenbacher were buried beneath the debris. The front end of the baggage car was smashed but it was not derailed. The other cars remained on the tracks but were not derailed. The other cars remained on the tracks but were not damaged. A woman passenger and the baggageman were considerably bruised but Mettler and Giltenbacher were the only persons killed. The accident occurred within a few feet of where Engineer Jap Clover and Fireman Colonel Rowan were killed several years ago, and under nearly the same conditions. It was a bad night, snow and sleet made it impossible to see but a short distance in front of the engine. Engineer Mettler, like nearly all Mo. P. trainmen and an innate dread of running into Yates Center. The yards are badly arranged and it seems that more accident happen there than any other place. It was the scene of several unfortunate occurrences and narrow escapes for Grover before hisl last run. At one time, lat year, the cab of his engine was torn to splinters by a coal chute, "apron" which was hanging down, and he had a narrow escape from being hurt or killed. Last night he did not want to go out on his run went back three times to kiss his mother. Grover P. Mettler is a son of Mrs. S. J. A. Bond, who lives on north Vine street, was born at Horsehead, New York, July 5, 1865. He began railroading at Fort Scott 14 years ago. He wiped for two years, fired six and has been running for six years. When not out on the road he was generally at home with his mother. He was perfectly devoted to her and was her constant companion. His kind-heartedness and geniality made him friends with all he met. He was especially popular with his associates in railroad circles. His brother, Glen is a conductor on the Mexican Central Railroad in Old Mexico and lives at San Luis Potoal, about fifty miles west of the City of Mexico. He was here on a visit a few weeks ago. Miss Anna Mettler, a sister, lives at San Diego, California. Grover was a member of the K. P., A. O. U. W. and B. of L. E. He carried life insurance of $5,000 or more. Mrs. Bond is prostrated with grief over her son's awful death. He was a kind, loving and dutiful son, her pride, joy and support. He had just built a new home with modern improvements on Waco Avenue in Wichita, that she might spend her declining years in ease and comfort. It was to have been completed within a few weeks and she was looking forward with eager anticipation to the time when they should occupy it together. Firemen Giltenbacher was a young man 26 or 27 years of age. He is a son of Peter Giltenbacher, the night caller who has been in the employ of the Mo. P. here since 1886. He began working as wiper in the round house over two years ago. After working about a year he was promoted to fireman and has been working extra for a year and a half. He was a quiet, conservative character, with a bright and inventive mind and a liking for mechanics. He was the only son of Mr. And Mrs. Peter Giltenbacher and had one sister Anna. He was a hard working, industrious young man, the idol of his mother and the pride of poor old Peter, whose hearts are broken by the loss of their only boy. The wrecking crew was called out last night but did not succeed in removing the bodies from the wreck until afternoon today. They were brought in on the 5:00 o'clock train this evening. The funeral of A. D. Giltenbacher who was killed in the Yates Center wreck Thursday night will be held at the Methodist church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Burns. Interment will take place in Belle Vista cemetery. The arrangements for the funeral of Grover Mettler have not yet been made. The body will be held for several days, awaiting the arrival of his brother from Old Mexico and his sister from California.(Walnut Valley Times, January 30, 1903, Volume XXXIV, Number 2 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Glen Mettler arrived from the city of Mexico this morning to attend the funeral of his brother, G. P. Mettler, which occurs at the M. E. Church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30.(Walnut Valley Times ~ January 30, 1903 ~ Volume XXXIV, Number 2 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
METTLER, GROVER P. THE METTLER FUNERAL
The funeral of Grover P. Mettler at the Methodist Church this afternoon was very largely attended by sincerely sorrowing friends and acquaintances. The body was conducted to the church by thirty-four Knights of the Pythiss, Rev. M. V. Burns conducted the ceremonies. The orders of which Mr. Mettler was a member were largely represented. The flowers and flora pieces were most beautiful. One emblem was a clock with hands pointing to the fatal moment of the wreck in which Mr. Mettler lost his life. It was from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The pallbearers were engineers, Lahey, Tack, Summers, Garrett, Bray and Thompson. Interment was made in the Belle Vista cemetery.(Walnut Valley Times ~ February 6, 1903 ~ Volume XXXIV, Number 3 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Helen W. Michaelson, 65, of Duncanville, Texas, former Augusta resident, former beauty shop owner, died Wednesday, May 21. Funeral service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday at Dunsford Funeral Home, Augusta.Survivors include: a son, Jim of Duncanville; daughter, Ruth Morris of Duncanville, Rosalind Davis of Roach, Mo.; brother, Otis Davison, sister, Ruth Werries, both of Augusta; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.A memorial has been established in her name with the American Diebetes Association. (El Dorado Times, May 22, 1986, transcribed by Peg Luce)
MICHENER: Died at his home in Prospect township, January 13, J.M. Michener, age 76 years and 9 months - born in Indiana. Mr. Michner leaves a wife and nine children - Mrs. Anna Reed, Connersville, Indiana; Dr. Robert E. Michner of Mulvane: Dr. Horner Michner of Wichita; W. S. Michner of Indianopolis, Mrs. A. W. Gephart of Pontiac, Mrs. Rosa Cooper of El Dorado and Katie, George and Fred Dillenbeck who are at home. Mr. Michner was a Methodist from his earliest years. The funeral occurs tomorrow, January 14 and interment will follow at Economy church.(Walnut Valley Times, January 17, 1902, Volume XXXII, #52 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Anna Mies, 85, of Conway Springs, homemaker and mother of Charles Don Mies of El Dorado, died Saturday. Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today and services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway Springs.Other survivors include sons, Nick M. and Vincent, both of Conway Springs, and Wilfred of Wichita, daughter, Mrs. Leona Unrein of Conway Springs, sister, Francis Freund of Malone, Wis.; and 27 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.Ebersol Mortuary in Conway Springs is in charge of arrangements. (El Dorado Times, Feb. 24. 1986, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Robert E. Milhon, 81, of Hutchinson, father of Richard C. Milhon of El Dorado, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 1986 at Golden Plains in Hutchinson. Service was held at 2 p.m. today at Johnson and Sons Memorial Chapel in Hutchinson. Burial followed the service in Fairlawn Cemetery in HutchinsonMr. Milhon was born Sept. 16, 1905 in Hutchinson, the son of Byron and Bird (Wheeler) Milhon. He was married to Helen Dewhirst May 18, 1935 at St. John, Kan. She survives.He was a receiving clerk at Dillons warehouse distribution center in Hutchinson, and lived in Hutchinson most of his life. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Hutchinson and the Hutchinson Camera Club.Other survivors include a sister, Luella Long of Claremore, Okla.; and two grandchildren. Memorial is to the First Christian Church of Hutchinson. (El Dorado Times, Oct. 21, 1986, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Frank Lewis Millard, 75, of Ontario, Ore., former Wichita, Climax, Fredonia and Glen Elder resident, retired superintendent of schools and brother of A. Martin Millard of Towanda, died Monday, Dec. 1, 1986. Services was held Wednesday.Other survivors include his wife, Cathie; son, Richard G. of Billings, Mont., daughter, Rosalia Schneider of Denver, stepdaughters, Rosemary Lehman and Dorothy Payne, both of Billings, and Clare Rumph of Sacramento, Calif., sisters, Betty Dickerson of Wichita and Kay Yarnell of Coronado, Calif., and 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.Memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Lienkaemper Memorial Chapel in Ontario was in charge of arrangements. (El Dorado Times, Dec. 5, 1986, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Services for Bertha B.Miller, 65 of Wichita, were held Monday afternoon at Carlsons Colonial Chapel. Burial followed in Bella Vista Cemetery. She died Friday, April 4.The Rev. Letha Wood, pastor of Living Water Chapel, officiated the services. "Ivory Palaces," "Nearer My God to Thee" and "Beyond the Sunset" were played during the services.Casket bearers were George Carrasco, Alfanzo Carrasco, Donnie Ornealas, Ronnie Ornealas, Steve Mitchell and Ronald G. Klotz. (El Dorado Times, April 8, 1986, transcribed by Peg Luce)Bertha B. Miller, 65, of Wichita, died Friday morning at her home in Wichita. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Carlsons Colonial Chapel. Burial will follow in Belle Vista Cemetery.She was born March 12, 1921, at El Dorado, the daughter of Jacob B. and Bertha M. Hollenbeck Miller. She was a homemaker and had worked at Beech Aircraft in Wichita until retiring in 1955. She was a member of the First Christian Church at Nickerson. She had lived in Wichita since 1948.Survivors include a brother, Jacob B. Miller, Jr., of Hutchinson; two sisters, Ethyl Cooper of Wichita and Thelma Dowell of Grand Junction, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers and three sisters. Memorials in her memory for the Oncology Group at 800 N. Emporia may be left at Carlsons Funeral Home where friends may call. (El Dorado Times, Apr. 5, 1986, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Funeral services for Clarice Miller, 82, were held Saturday morning, Nov. 8, 1986 at the Kirby-Morris Funeral Home. Burial followed the services in Sunset Lawns Cemetery. She died Wednesday, Nov. 5.The Rev. Hank Demous officiated at the services. Mr. Fred Wolfe, Jr., at the organ, played selected music for the prelude and the postlude. Organ selections played were "Blessed Assurance" and "What a Friend we have in Jesus."Casket bearers were Jim Wichers, John Wichers, Scott Girrens, Charles Girrens, Jeff Wichers, John Hughey and Jason Hughey.The American legion Auxiliary attended as a group. (El Dorado Times, Nov. 12, 1986, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Earle F. Miller, Jr., 88, formerly of El Dorado, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, in San Jose, Calif. Services will be held later this spring in El Dorado.He was born March 12, 1918 in Eureka, the son of Earle F., and Eva Aleta (Young) Miller, Sr. He served in the Air Force during World War II, and then worked for Boeing Aircraft until retiring. He then went into private business for a time. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in El Dorado; a former member of the Elks Lodge; American Legion and a member of Friendship Sunday School Class.On April 23, 1943, he married Mary V. Peffley in Montgomery, Ala.Those he leaves are his wife of the home; three sons and their spouses: Richard and Denise Miller, San Jose, Calif.; Earle (Bud) and Sylvia Miller, Dripping Springs, Texas; A. Neil and Barbara Miller, Parker, Colo.; and a daughter and her husband; Melinda and Michael McGarvey, San Diego, Calif. Eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.Carlson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. (El Dorado Times - March 5, 2007)
Robert F. Miller, 1115 Clark st., a resident of El Dorado for the past 60 years, died August 15, 1946. He was born in Iowa, September 5, 1874.Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Stitzel, Wichita, Mrs. Ralph Blaine, Mrs. Claude Jones and Miss Frances Miller, all of El Dorado; and three grandchildren.Services will be held at the Byrd Funeral Home Monday afternoon at two o'clock and interment will be in Sunset Lawns Cemetery. (Butler County News ~ August 16, 1946)
MITCHELL: Died, June 15 at 8 p.m. very suddenly, Mary A., beloved wife of Elijah Mitchell. Mrs. Mitchell was 67 years old. She leaves an aged husband and four children to grieve over the loss of a true and loving wife and mother. They are John Walker of Pennsylvania, Charles Walker of Joplin, Mo., Mrs. Maggie Brill of Cincinnati who are expected here tomorrow; and Mrs. James Stites her daughter from Wichita is already here. Time of the funeral is to be announced later.(Walnut Valley Times ~ June 19, 1903 ~ Volume XXXIV, Number 22 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Mrs. L. Tomlin writes from Trenton, Missouri and tells of the death of her father, Mr. Mock, which occurred in Ohio, December 23. He had been in very feeble health for several years. Mr. Mock made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Tomlin when they lived in El Dorado.(Walnut Valley Times, January 9, 1903, Volume XXXIII, Number 51 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
MONTGOMERY: Died April 10, John Montgomery, aged about 69 years, deceased was an ex-union soldier, a member of Co. C, 1st Missouri Calvary. He came here from Oklahoma less than a year ago and bought a home. He went to Oklahoma from Missouri about two years ago. A wife and eleven children are bereft. The funeral occurs from the G. A. R. hall tomorrow at 2:30, under auspices of Wallace Post.(Walnut Valley Times, April 17, 1903, Volume XXXIV, Number 12 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
ISAAC MOONEY PASSES AWAY
Rev. Isaac Mooney, a pioneer of Towanda township since 1870 died at his home at 2 p.m. today, October 20. he was 84 years old and died after a long and very useful life, both as a man and minister. The time of the funeral has not been arranged.(Walnut Valley Times, October 24, 1902 Volume XXXIII, Number 39 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
OBITUARY
Isaac Mooney was born in Miami county, Ohio, May 22, 1820; died at Towanda, Kansas, October 19, 1902. Until 1856 he resided in his natal state and was married to Eliza Rodehamer in 1848. In 1856 he moved to Whiteside county, Illinois, living there until March 1870, when he settled on the Whitewater, later laying out the ambitious town of Towanda, the post office of that name already established on the stage route from Humbodlt, through El Dorado, to Wichita. He had great, though unrealized hopes, for Towanda. In the legislative session of 1871-2 he was a member from Butler county, elected on his opposition to the division of the county. His hope was that in the rivalry and contest between El Dorado and Augusta for the county seat, Towanda might win it. In early youth his Christian life began and he became a minister of the Christian (not Campbellite or Disciple) church and he remained faithful and active in the work to his death. It is said by one who knew him well that it seemed as if he had married or buried almost everyone he knew! He was a founder of churches, an establisher of Sunday schools and a preacher of gospel without money and without price. Often throughout his long years of his church work he followed the plow or worked on his farm and then preached two sermons on Sunday. For several years he had been president of the Christian college at Lincoln, Kansas. He was an humble and faithful, zealous and untiring worker and those who have known him will not soon see his like again. He leaves a wife to mourn a kind and indulgent husband and father. Eight children survive him, Mrs. Nancy Love, Pomona, California, Sol R. Mooney, V. P. Mooney, Mrs. Andy Swiggert, Walter Mooney, Mrs. Edgar Spaulding, Jos. Mooney, now in Oklahoma, and Mrs. M. Orban. A daughter, Mrs. Dr. Johnson, died a few years ago. His funeral occurred today, October 22, from the church in Towanda and he was buried with Masonic rites. The funeral was very largely attended for he was known, honored, esteemed and loved by a wider circle of friends than perhaps any pioneer deceased in recent years.(October 24, 1902 ~ Walnut Valley Times ~ Volume XXXIII Number 40 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
BOB MOORE IS DEAD
Robert F. Moore, a pioneer in and a citizen of Benton township for many years, died ona farm at Boling, near Leavenworth, Saturday, April 12. He came to Kansas to Lawrence in 1855. He was one of Capt. Abbott's company in the Free state troubles and was at Lawrence when it was sacked and burned. He enlisted in Co. B. 12th Kansas and participated in all that regiment's engagements. He was captured and was one of the 216 hostages held for the safety as the Alabama's crew. In 1870, Mr. Moore came to Benton township and was identified with its material and political affairs until about six years ago when he was appointed to a position in the penitentiary and removed to Lansing. He received the republican nomination and made the race for governor on the ticket with "Farmer" A. W. Smith, the entire ticket defeated by the pepulists. Mr. Moore possessed a kindly heart and many good traits and many Butler county people will learn of his demise with regret.(Walnut Valley Times, April 18, 1902, Volume XXXIII, Number 13 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Matildia B. Morgan died at her home in Augusta, Monday morning, July 18 at 11:40 after an illness of but a few days. Matilda M. Brown was born in Madison county, Illinois, July 29, 1854. She came to Augusta with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. John Brown in 1871. On March 16, 1880, she was married to Wm. Morgan who died December 5, 1901. Two children survive, a son, Irwin, aged 22, and a daughter, Ethel, a few years younger. A sister Mrs. Emma Stinson, living in Augusta, Vincent Brown of El Dorado, and Dr. J. R. Brown of Joplin, Mo., are the other near relatives that survive her. Mrs. Morgan was a member of the First Baptist Church and was active in church work. She was a kind neighbor and lived a useful life. The funeral will be held from the residence Wednesday morning at 9:30 - Augusta Gazette(The Walnut Valley Times ~ July 22, 1904 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Mrs. Fannie Mosier, died yesterday at her home near Potwin of quick consumption. Mrs. Mosier was 41 years of age. She had left three children, Mrs. B. H. Buchanan, Miss Bessie Mosier and a small son. The funeral, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 p.m. from the Christian church in Potwin. She will be buried in the Potwin cemetery.(The Walnut Valley Times ~ April 1, 1904 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Dr. L. C. Murray Dies in California News has been received here of the death at Los Angeles on January 29 of Dr. L. C. Murray, a former El Doradoan. He was 61 years old.Dr. Murray, at one time a practicing physician in El Dorado, died of leukemia following a lengthly illness. Funeral services will be held at St.Agness Church in Los Angeles at 9 a.m. Thursday. Burial also will be at Los Angeles.Dr. Murray moved from El Dorado about 20 years ago. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Jim Cooper, 208 North Ohio, Mrs. Suzanne Brown, 322 North Denver, Mrs. Jim Vestring, Burns, and Mrs. Jim Erickson, Los Angeles. A sister, Mrs. Etta Gordon, Duncan, Okla. Also survives.(Taken from the El Dorado Times - February 2, 1960 - Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
McCALLA, SABRA MARCELLA RICHEY
Sabra McCalla Dies, Rites at 3:15 Thursday. Sabra Marcella McCalla, 78, died Tuesday at Colonial Manor at Douglass. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3:15 at Dunsford Chapel. The Rev. Gerald Morris will be the officiating clergyman. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery. Born March 10, 1893 in Missouri, she was the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Richey and came to Butler County at the age of two. On August 23, 1913 she was married to Cecil A. McCalla in Augusta. Her husband died in 1935. Survivors include two sons, Alvin, at Wenatchee, Washington and Fred of Towanda, and two daughters, Mrs. Lyle Richard and Mrs. Lee Phillips, both of Wenatchee, Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Canfield of Augusta, and Mrs. Elizabeth Davis of Furita, Colorado; and 10 grandchildren. (Augusta Daily Gazette, Wednesday, Oct 13, 1971 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Bessie Evesta Markley, 87, Augusta, died Wednesday, Feb 12, at Walnut Valley Manor. A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb 15, at Dunsford Funeral Home in Augusta, the Rev. George Goudie officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Cemetery. Markley was born May 21, 1904, in Butler County to Susan (Davis) and John Richey. On Sept 7, 1928, she married Glenn Markley in Augusta. Markley was a retired teacher and a member of the Cumberland Community Church. Survivors include her husband, Glenn; son Quinten of Imperial, Neb; daughter, Janet S. Douglas of Osage City; brother, Curtis Richey of Augusta; five grandchildren; one great granchild. A brother Darius Richey, preceded her in death. A Memorial has been established with the Cumberland Church. (Augusta Daily Gazette, Thursday, Feb 13, 1992 ~ Transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
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