The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ramsey of Durachen, was buried in the Chelsea cemetery January 26. (Walnut Valley Times, January 31, 1908 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
RAMSEY: Died, February 2nd at his home on Durachen, John Ramsey, aged 78 years. Mr. Ramsey was born in Ireland and at the age of 23 came to America. He came to Butler County in '78 and settled on the farm where he resided up to the time of his death. He was a conscientious and influential citizen and a good man. Five children, Henry and Samuel Ramsey and Mrs. Robert Ford of Chelsea and Bernard Ramsey of Sycamore, and Joseph Ramsey of Chelsea, are left to mourn him, Mrs. Ramsey having preceded him to that better world. The funeral cortege will start from the home at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow and he will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Augusta Cemetery. Father Kealy will conduct the services at the grave. (Walnut Valley Times, February 3, 1903, Volume XXXIV, Number 3 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Mrs. B. C. Ramsey Dies This Morning
Mrs. B. C. Rramsey, a resident of El Dorado for 43 years, died yesterday morning at her home, 412 South Race Street, following an illness of three months. She was 62 years old.
Mrs. Ramsey was born at Lamars, Iowa on October 15, 1876, and was married at El Dorado on February 28, 1898.
Surviving are: her husband; a sister, Mrs. Belle Essex, of Beatrice, Nebr., and three brothers, Bert Whiting of Wachieta, Wash., Charles Whiting of Idao City, Idaho and Will Whiting. A daughter Violet Ramsey died in 1913 at the age of 12 years and an infant son died in 1899.
Funeral services will be held at the Arnold Funeral Home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. F. W. Kaiser, pastor of the Evangelical Church, officiating. Interment will be made in Sunset Lawns Cemetery. (The El Dorado Times, April 10, 1939 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
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Died: At his home on Durachen, in Chelsea Township Wednesday, November 4, 1908 of cancer of the stomach Samuel Ramsey, aged 70 years.
Mr. Ramsey was never married. He was an uncle of J. P. Ramsey of Sycamore, Samuel Ramsey of Oklahoma and Bernard Ramsey of Latham.
The funeral occurred from the Catholic Church in El Dorado, Thursday November 5, at 10 o'clock a.m., conducted by Father James Hayes of Augusta, followed by interment in the Catholic cemetery near Augusta.(Walnut Valley Times, November 6, 1908 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Mrs. Mary Rancikafer died at her home near Burns this morning at the age of 66 years. About three weeks ago while she was cleaning up the garden she got close to the fire and her dress caught it and before it could be extinguished burned her so severely that her death resulted.(The Walnut Valley Times ~ April 8, 1904 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Died: June 13, R. S. Rand, aged 72 years, 8 months and 16 days. Mr. Rand came to Kansas in 1884, has lived an honest upright life, and will be greatly missed in this community. He leaves a wife, four sons, and one daughter to mourn his death. The funeral was preached at the M. E. church, June 14, by Rev. Wilcoxson assisted by Elder Overman, and he was laid to rest in McGill cemetery. Robert Sullivan Rand was born in Vermont, September 27, 1829. He was married to his present wife, Delia, January 1st, 1855, in Essex county, New York. Of this union, five children were born, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Metcalf, and four sons, George, Holland, Chas. S. and R. B. Rand, all of whom survive him and were present at the funeral. he was converted about 12 years ago and united with the M. E. church and has lived a consistent, christian life as husband and father. (Walnut Valley Times - Weekly - June 20, 1902)
Died, August 29 Fritz Rauber, Sr., at the home of his son Fritz Rauber Jr., aged 85years. Deceased was born in Brushe, Germany and came to this country some 20 years ago. His aged wife is left to mourn him; also a son with whom they have made their home. Mrs. W. M. Apperman of Yates Center and two married daughters who reside in Germany.
The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. (The Walnut Valley Times ~ September 2, 1904 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Mrs. Sophia Real Dies This Morning
Mrs. Sophia Frances Real, one of the earliest settlers in Glencoe Township died at her home there at 10:30 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Real was 87 years of age and had lived since 1876 upon the farm that she and her husband homesteaded when they came to Kansas. When the Real family first settled in Butler County, Indians were still commonly seen prowling about the prairies.
Mrs. Real was born August 17, 1841, at Madison County, Ohio. In 1860 she married John Wilson Real, at Waynesville, Ill. They removed to Kansas in 1876, settling near Leon. Mr. Real died in 1890. Mrs. Real is survived by two sons, John H. Real of Reece, and Walter W. Real of Mulvane; and one daughter, Miss Elma Edith Real, who lives at home.
The funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Hominy Church. Burial will be beside her husband in the Hominy Cemetery. Byrd Brothers are in charge. (The El Dorado Times, August 4, 1928 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
The death of Mrs. Mary E. Rector, from la gripe, occurred at 11:30 on Sunday night at 710 North Webb city. Deceased was the wife of Nathan Rector, who survives her, and she also leaves five daughters, Mrs. V. M. Griffin of St. Louis, Mrs. F. J. Magruder of Fort Smith, Ark.; Mrs. O. L. day of Fairfield, Ky.; Mrs. O. E. Beaman and Miss Ruby Rector of this city. The funeral will occur today at 2:30 from the residence, with services by Rev. J. E. Hall and C. B. Boving. Interment at Webb City cemetery - Joplin, Mo. Daily Globe, April 26.
Mrs. Rector was very well known and much respected by all who knew her here some 12 or 15 years ago when the family resided here. Her friends will hear with sincere regret of her death and sympathy is extended to her husband and family. (The Walnut Valley Times ~ May 13, 1904 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
J. E. REDBURN DIES HERE EARLY TODAY
J. E. Redburn, 609 South Gordy street, died here shortly after midnight today. He was 30 years old.
Mr. Redburn was totally blind as the result of an automobile accident several years ago while driving a laundry truck about two miles north of El Dorado. Since that time he had attended a school for blind in Kansas City, Kan., and wove baskets and similar articles as a means of earning his livelihood.
Apparently in good health, Mr. Redburn complained of pains in his head several days ago and later lapsed into a coma. He was taken to the hospital early last evening but died a few hours later.
The El Doradoan had been a resident of El Dorado for the past 23 years, having come here from Pleasant Plains, Ill., where he was born on May 27, 1902. he married Miss Edith Artie Ogden here on December 25, 1924. He was a member of the Methodist Church in El Dorado.
Surviving are his widow: two sons, Kenneth Edward, aged 7, and Jimmie Ogden, 4; a brother, Harry Ray Redburn, of El Dorado, a sister, Mrs. Edith Mae Lindsey, of Augusta; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Redburn of El Dorado.
Funeral services will be held at the Byrd Funeral Home tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. J. W. Abel, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating.(The El Dorado Times, April 19, 1933 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Funeral services for J. E. Redburn, 609 South Gordy Street, who died here Wednesday morning, were held at the Byrd Funeral Home yesterday afternoon with Rev. J. W. Abel, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating.
A large crowd of friends and relatives were present at the services to pay their last respects to the El Dorado man, while an abundance of floral offerings filled the chapel with their fragrance.
A quartet, composed of Miss Thelma Atkinson, Miss Phyllis Miller, Miss Mary Elizabeth Shelden and Mrs. A. E. Heitman, sang "Going Down The Valley," and "Abide With Me." Miss Atkinson also sang a solo, "After the Shadows."
Pallbearers were: Glen day, Paul Bisagno, Elbern Zang, Harold Marcum, Earl McPherson and Ralph Bongard. Interment was made in Belle Vista Cemetery.(The El Dorado Times ~ Friday, April 21, 1933 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Obituary
J. E. Redburn, 609 South Gordy Street, died here early Wednesday morning, April 19, 1933. He was 30 years old.
Mr. Redburn was totally blind as the result of an automobile accident which occurred about 4 years ago while he was driving a truck 2 miles north of El Dorado. Since that time he had attended the State School for the Blind, Kansas City, Kansas, where he completed a course in basketry, upholstery and kindred subjects. He later engaged in this trade as a means of earning a livelihood.
Six weeks ago to-day Mr. Redburn became ill and was bedfast until the time of his death. He was taken to the hospital early Tuesday evening and died a few hours later.
Mr. Redburn had been a resident of El Dorado for the past 23 years, having come here from Pleasant Plains, Illinois. He married Miss Edith Ogden here on December 25, 1924. He was a member of the Methodist Church in El Dorado.
Surviving are his widow; two sons, Kenneth Edward, aged 7 and Jimmie Ogden, 4; a brother, Ray Redburn, of El Dorado; a sister, Mrs. Edith Lindsey, of Augusta; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Redburn of El Dorado.
Pallbearers were: Earl McPherson, Glenn Day, Paul Bisagno, Elbern Zang, Harold Marcum, and Ralph Bongard.
Interment was in Belle Vista Cemetery. (The Butler County News, April 28, 1833 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Mrs. George Bacon's Father is Dead
John Routt Reigart, 83, of Wichita, died there Friday. He was the father of Mrs. George F. Bacon, 905 South Denver.
Mr. Reigart was born Feb. 11, 1881, in Denver, Colo., and moved to Wichita 18 years ago from Baxter Springs, Kan.
He was a graduate of Lehigh University, Bethleham, Pa., and was a mining engineer. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. Buster G. Brown Masonic Lodge, Wichita Consistory and Midian Temple.
Survivors in addition to Mrs. Bacon, include another daughter Mrs. Edward C. Ellet, Wichita; a son, Capt. John M., U.S. Navy, Charlotte, S. C.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. James Church with burial in Old Mission cemetery. (The El Dorado Times ~ June 26, 1964 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Small Boy Dies This Morning
Serapia Requeno, 2-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Requeno, 801 North Star street, died this morning following a week's illness.
The little boy, a member of the St. John's Catholic Church, was born here on September 3.
In addition to the parents, he is survived by six brothers and sisters, Raymond, aged 11 years; Eula, 9; Felix, 7; Eustos, 5; Cresia, 4; and Therisa, 2; and his grandparents, Mrs. Apolinio Sapien and Mrs. Theodora Requeno, both of El Dorado.
Funeral services will be held at St. John's Catholic Church tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock with Rev. Father John F. Kraemer, officiating. Interment will be made in the West Cemetery with the Byrd Funeral Home in charge. (The El Dorado Times, October 28, 1938 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Small Girl is Drowned In Tank On Butler Farm
Virginia Ann Richardson, a 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Richardson, who reside on a farm eight miles southeast of Augusta, was drowned yesterday afternoon when she fell into a stock tank at her father's farm.
The father found the body of the little girl floating on the surface of the water when he went to the barn to do the evening chores. A physician was called immediately but before he arrived resuscitation efforts of neighbors failed to reveal any signs of life. According to the physician the body apparently had been in the water approximately an hour.
The body was taken to Augusta where funeral arrangements will be announced through the Dunsforth Funeral Home. (The El Dorado Times, October 17, 1938 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Bruce E. Ridenour writes A. Hamilton from Joliet, Illinois, under date of January 4th, as follows:
I take this means of informing you that Dan W. Ridenour, my father, was taken sick Sunday morning; December 29th, with a heavy chill. Monday and Tuesday he was some better and the doctor pronounced it grippe, but Wednesday night he was suddenly taken worse and his case speedily developed into pneumonia. He suffered untold agonies until he became unconscious this morning at 11 o'clock. He died this afternoon at ten minutes past three, January 4th. Our doctor could have saved him had it not been for an attack of heart failure.
Yours in sorrow, Bruce E. Ripendour 518 Oneida Street, Joliet, Illinois
Mr. Ridenour was a resident of El Dorado for thirteen years. He was born in Ohio and was a harness maker by trade. In 1886 he moved from Clarina, Iowa to Caldwell this state.Two years later he purchased the harness business of James Dodwell at El Dorado and moved his family here. About a year ago his son, Bruce, secured a position as book keeper for an electric light company of Joliet. A short time after that Mr. Ridenour moved his family to Joliet and he went to work at his trade. Mr. Ridenour was a soldier and enjoyed living over those strenuous times with the old boys, as much as any of them. He served in Ohio to regiments for four years and seven months services. When the first call was made he went in for three months service. When his time expired he re-enlisted for three years and after that he veteraned for the war.
Mr. Ridenour was a good man, a kind and loving husband and father. Besides his wife he leaves a son and two daughters, all grown, Bruce E., and Misses Myrth and Blanche. (Walnut Valley Times, January 10, 1902 Volume XXXII Number 51 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Edgar Robison is dead. Died of consumption at his home in Towanda, Dec. 14 at 4 a.m., Edgar D. Robison, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Robison. Mr. Robison has had the disease that finally claimed his life for several years. Everything that could be done to save him was tried without avail. He was an excellent man, citizen, husband and father. He leaves a wife and a son, Jamie, aged six years. He was born at Fremont, Illinois, August 29, 1867; married at Covington, Indiana, February 22, 1894 to Miss Donia Fertich, daughter of Prof W. H. Fertich, one time superintendent of El Dorado's Schools.
He came to Kansas with his parents in '84 later attended business college at Jacksonville, Illinois for two years, was in business; year at La Jara,
Colorado, was employed for several years in the State Bank of El Dorado as assistant cashier. He was a member of the Woodman at Towanda and was a member of the Knights of Pythias. The funeral occurs, Wednesday, Dec. 16, from his late home in Towanda and there will be a brief service at the grave in the West Cemetery. (The Walnut Valley Times ~ December 18, 1903 ~ Volume XXXIV, Number 48 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
BARNETT RODGERS DIES
Barnett Rodgers died today, December 8, after an illness of a week or two rather of general feebleness. He was about 66 years of age and for some three weeks has been confined to his home. Only a few days ago his comrades and their wives went to his home and encouraged him to cling to life and return to health.
Mr. Rodgers leaves to mourn him a wife three sons and a daughter, Allen, Grant and Henry Rodgers, and Mrs. Belle Rodgers-Hunter, wife of Phil Hunter of Bodare.
Mr. Rogers was a member of w. H. L. Wallace Post, G.A.R., in which he served in several official positions. He volunteered April 14, 1862 in Co. E., 3rd Mo., Infantry; was discharged Dec. 8, 1865 from Co. H. 11th Mo. Infantry. He joined Wallace Post G.A.R. March 27, 1886. He was a good man and citizen and his death is deplored by numerous friends and acquaintances. (The Walnut Valley Times ~ December 11, 1903 ~ Volume XXXIV, Number 47 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce) NOTE ~ Last name as recorded in newspaper----last name should read "Rogers"
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Died, at her home in this city, Tuesday night, December 24, 1901, of paralysis, Sarah J., wife of Barnett Rogers, aged 67 years, 7 months and 23 days. Mrs. Rogers was first attacked by the disease about a year ago. It affected her right side and caused her a great deal of suffering. Last Monday she was taken down with a severe attack, her tongue and throat were completely paralyzed and she became unconscious. She grew rapidly worse and passed away Tuesday evening at 7:00 o'clock. Sarah Kinder was born in Clinton county, Indiana, May 1, 1838. She moved to Missouri in 1859 and with her hsuband came to El Dorado in 1866. She was the mother of eight children, four of whom preceeded her to the better land, and the others, Henry B. Rogers, W. A. Rogers and Grant Rogers of El Dorado and Mrs. P. A. Hunter of Augusta, with their father mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother, dutiful wife. Mrs. Rogers united with the Baptist church when but fourteen years of age and has since lived a consistent Christian life.
The funeral occurred Thursday morning at 10:00 o'clock, from the home and she was laid to rest in the west cemetery. The services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. H. A. Doughty. (Walnut Valley Times, January 3, 1902, Volume XXXII #50 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Rites are Held for Francis Rollings
Last rites were held Saturday afternoon in the Dietz-Pittman funeral Home chapel for Francis A. Rollings, 38, 620 North Orchid who died Wednesday after a brief illness.
Officiating was Capt. Claude Reeder of the Salvation Army at Dodge City. Burial was in Towanda Cemetery with graveside military rites by the Capt. Edgar Dale Post, American Legion. Flag folders were John F. Johnson and Clarence Hays.
A duet composed of Mrs. Ted Brown and Mrs. Brian Merritt, sang "Going Down the Valley," "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?" and "In the Garden." Mrs. L. W. Newcomer was the organist.
Pallbearers were Victor Wintermote, Bob Doerflinger, Joe Caput, Earl Rollings, Walter Rollings, and Raymond Davis. (El Dorado Times, February 22, 1960, transcribed by Peggy Luce)
A DOUBLE FUNERAL FOR CRASH VICTIMS
Double funeral services for Chester B. Page and Omega Root, both of Whitewater, who were fatally injured in an automobile crash near Cyril, Okla., Friday afternoon, were held at the Methodist Church in Whitewater late yesterday afternoon. Interment was made in the Whitewater Cemetery with the Smith Brothers Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Ella Root, mother of the dead girl, who was critically injured in the accident is reported to be slightly improved at the Oklahoma City hospital, where she was taken following the crash, but is still in a serious condition. Reece Page, Lois Walling and Lorraine Root, the other injured are reported improving rapidly with the latter, the young daughter of Mrs. Root having been returned to her home in Whitewater.
The Page youth is survived by his parents, Mr. And Mrs. John Root of Whitewater, three sisters, Mrs. Blanche Edwards and Fern and Lorraine Root, all of Whitewater, and a brother Clarence of Peck. (The El Dorado Times, Monday, June 19, 1933 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
George C. Rose was born in Wayne county, Iowa on February 13, 1871 and died at the home of his brother, Walter Rose, of Tabor, on April 14, at the age of 62 years.
At the age of two years Mr. Rose removed to Taney County, Mo., with his parents where he grew to manhood. He was married there to Miss Rowena Stout on January 4, 1891. To this union 10 children were born, one of whom preceded him in death.
In 1900 the family removed to Lincoln County, Okla., and 14 years ago came to El Dorado where Mr. Rose had resided since. At the age of 19 years he joined the Methodist church and when about 30 became an ordained minister, serving in that capacity for about 30 years.
Several weeks ago Mr. Rose visited his brother at Tabor where he died from heart trouble from which he had been suffering for several years.
Surviving besides his widow are nine children, Arthur and Lee of Trinchura, Colo., Mrs. Beaulah Tonley, of Senaca, N. M., Luther Rose, Mrs. Lula McCoy, Mrs. Desie McClain, Mrs. Celia Fenwick and Mrs. Eunice Kent, all of El Dorado, and Orval, at home, three brothers, Walter of Tabor and Luther and Zephaniah of Branson, Mo.; and 23 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Memorial Chapel at Tabor, Sunday afternoon with Elder J. M. Zook and Mrs. Nellie A. Williams officiating. Interment was made in the Tabor Cemetery. (The El Dorado Times, April 21, 1933 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
ROSS' BODY TO LYNN FOR BURIAL
The body of Willis Ross, aged 36, who was instantly killed yesterday morning while at work on the J.W. Gilliland Enyart lease, five miles west of El Dorado, will be taken to Lynn tonight for burial. Funeral services will be held at that place at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and burial will be made in the Lynn Cemetery. (El Dorado Times ~ Thursday 14 July 1921)
Mrs. John Rowland breathed her last at her home southwest of Potwin Saturday night at 12 o'clock, after a long and painful illness, of cancer of the stomach. For several weeks her family and friends knew that there was no hopes but everything was done to make her last days as pleasant as possible, and to relieve her pains. Chairty Clemetine Kauble was born December 4, 1842, and was therefore 60 years, 5 months and 19 days old. She was married to John Rowland on the 26th day of June, 1859. To this union were born nine children, five of whom, beside her husband, survive to mourn her loss. Francis Marion, Edmund A and Elmer Benton of Milton Township; Henry and Martin Vanburen of Stillwater, Oklahoma. Mrs. Rowland has been a member of the Christian church for over thirty years having united with that church in 1872. Her pastor, Elder Cain, was to have preached the funeral sermon, but was unable to be present and Elder Overman took his place. Interment was made in the Kinney cemetery. The family have the sympathy of all - Potwin News. (Walnut Valley Times ~ June 5, 1903 ~ Volume XXXIV, Number 20 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Jennie, the year old daughter of Charles Rudolph died yesterday at the home of its grandfather J. Henley of Flint Ridge. She was brought over to Eureka this afternoon and laid to rest in Belle Vista Cemetery. The little one was the great granddaughter of Uncle John Teter (Walnut Valley Times, August 4, 1923 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
RUDY, AARON
RUDY: Died, at his home in Augusta, Thursday evening, September 25, Aaron Rudy, aged 76 years. He was an old soldier and has lived here for a number of years. The funeral occurs tomorrow morning. (Walnut Valley Times, October 3, 1902 Volume XXXIII, Number 37 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Mrs. Martha Emma Jane Runyan Dies
Mrs. Martha Emma Jane Runyan, 73, Route 2, Augusta, died late last night at the home of her son, B. A. Runyan, after an illness of nearly a year. Mrs. Runyan had been a resident of Spring Township for 33 years. She was born on May 18, 1858, in Hamilton County, Ind.
Surviving are her son, living two miles west of Haverhill, and a grandchild, Audine Marietta Runyan. Another son died at the age of 12. Mrs. Runyan was a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at the Byrd Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Dr. J. W. Abel, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be at Belle Vista Cemetery. (The El Dorado Times, February 16, 1932 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Many friends and numerous acquaintances here will regret to hear of the untimely death on March 19th of Ashley Rush of the Ashley Rush Theater Company, kindly remembered here. He died at Cleburne, Texas. His home was at Neosho, Missouri. (Walnut Valley Times, March 27, 1903, Volume XXXIV, Number 10 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Died at Edmond, Oklahoma this morning May 18 Mrs. W. D. Rust. Mrs. Rust was suffering from an abcess several months ago and had to undergo two operations from which she never recovered. She was formerly Miss Bessie Black daughter of Mrs. Jane Black of El Dorado. The body will be brought here tomorrow accompanied by her husband and sister, Miss Georgiana Black. Her brother Bert is now in Wichita. The time of the funeral will be announced later.(The Walnut Valley Times ~ May 20, 1904 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
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