A-B Obituaries - Graham County Kansas Trails

Obituaries A-B
ALLEN, Ralph Edward Ralph Edward Allen, 69, Houston, formerly of Hill City, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, at Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston. He was born May 1, 1939, in rural Hill City to Ralph Alexander and Alice I. (Kerr) Allen. He married Elva Lee Prout in 1959. He later married Valerie Dopper on June 3, 1975, in Reno, Nev. He was an accountant. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Jamieson Allen, Georgetown, Texas, and Damien Allen, Brooklyn, N.Y.; his mother, WaKeeney; and three sisters, Norma Imel, Paola, Marie Sharp, Hill City, and Linda Naiman, Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by an infant twin son, Ralph Edward II. Services were today at Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City; burial in Prairie Home Cemetery, rural Hill City. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of the funeral home. [Source: The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas), 16 February 2009.]
ALVORD, Elizabeth Belle (Adams) Elizabeth B. the beloved wife of Mr. E. S. Alvord, died at her home in this city on Saturday, Jan. 13, at 11 o'clock a.m. after a lingering illness, aged 65 years. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church on Sunday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Heitmeyer, interment being had in the Hill City cemetery. Peace to her remains and comfort to her surving [sic] husband and kindred is the prayer of all. [Source: Hill City Republican (Hill City, Kansas), 19 January 1906. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
ANDERSON, Merle Merle Anderson, 82, Hill City, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, at Graham County Hospital. He was born Jan. 25, 1922, in Goodland to Pearl Francis and Georgia (Doggett) Anderson. He married Florence May Moore on Aug. 13, 1950, in Goodland. She died Aug. 20, 1996. He was a farmer-stockman. Survivors include a son, Hessel Anderson, Hoxie; a daughter, Relda Murphy, Morland; a brother, Mac Anderson, Goodland; three sisters, Pearl Schrock, Salina, Joy Anderson, Longmont, Colo., and Marie Howard, Wamego; a grandson, Justin Murphy; and a stepgrandson. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Murphy. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Assembly of God Church, Hill City; burial in the Morland Cemetery. Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Spencer-Stinemetz Funeral Chapel, Hill City, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church. [Source: The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas), 9 December 2004.]
ANDERSON, Susie May Elizabeth (McCoy) Susie May Elizabeth (McCoy) Anderson was born November 10, 1907 to Matthias and Dora (Guffey) Mccoy at their rural farm home south of Penokee. Susie married Robert (Bob) John Anderson , on September 2, 1931 at WaKeeney, Kansas and spent the rest of her life on the Anderson farm homestead north of Morland. She died on September 30, 2005 at the age of 97 years. Susie was a homemaker and farm wife and took great pride in taking care of her family. She was famous with her family for her homemade starter bread and cinnamon rolls, which she baked every week for over 70 years. Susie was a long-time member of the order of Eastern Star and received her 50-year pin on November 21, 1996. In later years, she was an active member of the Morland quilting group. Susie also loved to tat and crochet and was able to make many handmade items in her lifetime, which she enjoyed sharing with her family members, friends, and church. She was a very active person and enjoyed walking every day at least one mile. Bob and Susie enjoyed many years of bowling with family and friends and were awarded the Presidential Sports Award. She was also well-known in her family for always being the first one out of the house to tend the windmill or to put in a stray cow when they got out. She is survived by one son, Allan, and his wife, Carol; one brother-in-law, Everett Anderson; two granddaughters, Teresa Wasinger and her husband, Don, and Rhonda Goddard and her husband, John; five great grandsons, James Roy, Rick Austin Roy, Cody Roy, Lucas Goddard and Cordell Goddard, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends . She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; four sisters; and four brothers. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, at Steinmetz Funeral Home in Hill City. Note: Burial was in South Star Cemetery. [Source: The Hill City Times (Hill City, Kansas), 5 October 2005. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
ANDERSON, Velma May (Charles) Velma May Charles was born February 11, 1909 to Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Charles in Logan County, Kansas. After the accidental death of her father and at the age of 7 months, she, with her widowed mother, brother, and sister, moved to Graham County where she made her home until her death. Velma Anderson departed this life July 31, 1976, in the Hill City Hospital, after an extended illness, at the age of 67 years, 5 months, and 20 days. Velma attended Graham County schools, graduating from the Hill City High School in 1927 after which she taught one year. On March 3, 1928, Velma was united in marriage to Everett Anderson in Norton. To this union four children were born: Carrol of Scott City, Darrel of Pratt, Rolleen of Lander, Wyoming; and Janine of Penokee. Velma was a radiant Christian witness to all who knew her. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and was baptized at an early age, dedicating her life to Him and serving Him faithfully throughout her life. She leaves to mourn her passing her loving husband, Everett; two sons, Carrol and his wife Betty of Scott City; and Darrel and his wife Donna of Pratt; two daughters, Rolleen and her husband Roy Quiett of Lander, Wyoming; and Jeanine and her husband Ralph Ray of Penokee; one brother, Vernon Charles and his wife Dora of Hill City; one sister Myrtle Boucher of Hill City; thirteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of relatives and friends. Velma was preceded in death by her father, Rolla Charles, and her mother, Pearl Charles. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Morland United Methodist Church with the Reverends James W. Graves, Mary Schoen and Delbert Honn officiating. Interment was in the Hill City Cemetery, and the Spencer Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Music was furnished by Mrs. James Taber and Robert Rath with Mrs. Gary Sanger at the organ. Casketbearers were: Max Edwards, Steve Edwards, Mike Allen, Dean & Don Anderson, and Calvin Ray. Honorary bearers were Kevin Ray, and Carl Quiett. [Source: The Hill City Times (Hill City, Kansas), 5 August 1976. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BAIRD, Rob Roy "Bob" Bob Baird Passes Away Rob Roy "Bob" Baird, 87, longtime Morland resident, passed away Sunday, August 22, at the Graham County Hospital in Hill City, following a short illness. Bob ran the Lumber Yard in Morland for many years, until he retired several years ago. He never married, and is survived by two brothers, Peter of Lucas and Dave of California. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Guy Anna Barbo, Lenora; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held for Mr. Baird at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, at the United Methodist Church in Morland with the Rev. Allen Musbach officiating. Music was furnished by: Mrs. James Taber and Mr. Robert L. Rath with Mrs. Fred Keith at the organ. Interment services at the Morland Cemetery were held by the Morland Lodge AF & AM No. 414. Casket bearers were Harry Minium, John Pratt, Ferd Gansel, John Sullivan, Charles Moore and Newell Boss. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook of Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BAIRD, Robert H. Robert Hubbard Baird, formerly of Graham County, passed away , August 17, 1971 in Huntington Beach, California. The son of Alice Hubbard and George Bailie Baird, he was born October 3, 1892 and grew to manhood on the family farm north of Morland. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Baird spent most of his enlistment overseas. Mr. Baird will be remembered by older citizens as County Engineer in Graham County in the early 1930s. He leaves to mourn his death, the widow, Mrs. Clara Baird; one daughter, Mrs. Allan Florence (Ilene) and one son, Lyle Baird of Houston, Texas. Two sons preceded him in death, Murrey and Everett, both veterans of World War II. Also surviving are three sisters: Mrs. Grace B. Stober and Mrs. Margaret B. Voehl, both of Portland, Oregon; and Mrs. Ralph Murty, (Gladys B.) of Toledo, Oregon. After retiring from bridge construction, he left to spend time out meal and country, camping and fishing, and at the time of his death he had been ocean fishing for salmon, long a desire to be realized. He was stricken with a heart attack at their campsite near Lake Trinidad in Northern California. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook of Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BAKER, Gussie Ellen (Workman) In loving memory of Gussie Ellen Baker Gussie Ellen Baker, daughter of Edson and Emma Dilts Workman, was born March 4, 1;903 near Centerville, Iowa and passed way at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas on February 22, 1992 at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 18 days. She moved to Kansas with her parents in 1918 and they settled on a farm in Graham County. She married Robert H. Baker in Hill City, Kansas on March 19, 1921. To this union two children were born, Bert of the home and Vanetta Fay who passed away May 8, 1924. They moved to Lenora, Kansas in 1927 and Gussie made her home there until her death. She was a member of the United Parish Church in Lenora; the Lenora Rebekah Lodge #381; the Eastern Star and the Penniless Club. Survivors include: her son, Bert Baker of the home; several nieces and nephews; her special family, Richard and Janet Porter, Stuart and Sara, Lenora, Kansas; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Vanetta Faye; six brothers and four sisters. Note: Burial was in Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records; submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BAKER, Jessie (Hubbell) Jessie Hubbell Baker, daughter of Robert Tyler and Phoebe Eliza Claugh Hubbell was born January 28, 1893 at Gaylord, Kansas, and passed away at Lincoln Hall, Kansas Soldiers Home at Ft. Dodge, Kansas on January 30, 1980, at the age of 87 years and 2 days. Jessie moved with her family to Lebanon in Smith County, Kansas when she was two years old. She attended the rural grade schools and graduated from Lebanon High School. On March 9, 1918, Jessie and Thomas William Baker were married at Hill City, Kansas. Following their marriage they farmed in Graham County until 1928 when they moved to Lenora, Kansas where she taught school, worked in the Farmers State Bank, worked in produce houses and was City Clerk for the City of Lenora. Mr. Baker passed away in December, 1965. She continued to live in Lenora until 1974 when she moved to Ft. Dodge. She had accepted Christ in her teens and was a member of the Lenora Rebekah Lodge No. 381, Past Chief Matriarch LEA.A., and a member of the L.A.P.M. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Wauneta and Alfred Rummel, Halifax, Pennsylvania, and Pauline and Art Downes, Denver, Colorado; one sister-in-law, Gussie Baker, Lenora, Kansas; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, and one sister. Note: Burial was in South Star Cemetery. [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records; submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BAKER, Nola Grace Nola Grace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Baker died last Monday at 1 o'clock, aged 1 year and 11 days. She was a sweet little girl, and loved by all who knew her. the funeral was preached by Bro. langley at the church Tuesday after noon to a large and attentive audience. We sympahthize [sic] with them in their sad affliction. Note: Burial was in Brush Creek Cemetery. [Source: Obituary transcript from unknown newspaper, 14 August 1888; Graham County Historical Society, Brush Creek Cemetery file.]
BAKER, Rosanna (Pollack) In Memory of Rosanna Baker Born Springfield, Illinois April 2, 1864 Passed Away Norton, Kansas May 22, 1954 Services Cutting Funeral Home May 25, 1954 2:00 P. M. Clergyman Rev. James A. McKeeman Final Resting Place South Star Cemetery Casket Bearers Mr. Delmar Workman, Mr. Lloyd McKim, Mr. Walter Deines, Mr. Landon Hardman, Mr. Lorris Bell, Mr. Bill Heitman Music Kay Cutting Alice Stephenson Songs "Rock of Ages" "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" Accompanist Mrs. Virgil Hager [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
BANGLE, Minnie Beatrice (Turner) Minnie Beatrice Bangle, daughter of Ford and Minnie Keast Turner was born March 2, 1898 at Russell Gulch, Colorado and passed away at the Graham County Hospital in Hill City, Kansas on February 7, 1983 at the age of 84 years, 11 months, and 5 days. She grew to womanhood and attended the Russell Gulch Grade School. On April 4, 1917, Minnie and Samuel Bangle were united in marriage at Denver, Colorado. They lived on a farm southwest of Lenora in Graham County until they retired and moved into Lenora in 1946. Mr. Bangle passed away in September, 1956. She was a member of the Lenora Church of God and she had a great love for her family and friends. Survivors include seven sons, Mike and his wife, Ruby Bangle, Morland, Kansas, Chet and his wife, Wilma Bangle, Bill and his wife Ilah Bangle, all of Lenora, Kansas, Richard Bangle, Cahokia, Illinois, Phillip and his wife, Cris Bangle, South Haven, Kansas; Ray and his wife, Katie Bangle, and Jay Bangle, all of Houston, Texas; six daughters, Letha and her husband, Olen Acheson, Morland, Kansas; Virginia and her husband, James Cook, Wichita, Kansas; Norma and her husband, Bob Lemon, Lenora, Kansas; Alice Stephenson, Loveland, Colorado; Minnie and her husband, Vern Gano, Tacoma, Washington; Phyllis and her husband, Elmer Lutz, Coos Bay, Oregon; one cousin and his wife, Kanie and Ruby Turner, Lenora, Kansas; two sisters-in-law, Alta Bangle, Phoenix, Arizona, and Toots Turner, Denver, Colorado; 46 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one infant son; one brother, Austin; two sisters, Lela and Alice; one son-in-law, Robert Stephenson; and one great-grandson, Dustin Stephenson. Researcher note: Minnie Turner Bangle was the granddaughter of Zenas Porter Turner, an early sheriff of Graham County. Burial was in Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Obituary printed inside funeral card. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BARBEE, Earl L. A service will begin at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel for Earl L. Barbee, 85, who died in a Battle Ground care center Sunday, April 20, 1997. Born Jan. 15, 1912, in Bogue, Kan., Mr. Barbee lived in Clark County since 1941. He retired in 1964 after working 30 years at Alcoa. A member of the Vancouver Eagles Lodge, he enjoyed boating, fishing and his dogs. A grandson, John Marshall, died in 1989. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Geneva, at home; two daughters, Louise Mill and Alvona Marshall, both of Vancouver; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Washington Humane Society, 2323 W. 26th St., Extension, Vancouver, WA 98660. [Source: The Columbian (Vancouver, Washington), Submitted by Ida Maack Recu.]
BARBO, Annabel Kathleen (Baird) Annabel Kathleen Barbo was the youngest of the nine children James and Bessie Phillips Baird. She was born at the family homestead, 7 miles northwest of Morland, on February 14, 1891 and died at the Norton County Hospital on March 7, 1972 after an extended illness. She was 81 years and 23 days. Annabel attended Pleasant Valley rural school and the Morland High School. After attending Normal School at Hays, she taught in Kansas and Oregon. She and Guy Barbo were united in marriage on September 6, 1914 at her parent's home. The union was blessed with two daughters. The couple have made their home in or near Lenora practically all of their married life. She was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers. Survivors include her husband, Guy, of the home; two daughters and their husbands: Josephine and John Gwynn, San Diego, California and Betty and Fred Nelson, Lenora; three grandchildren: Jim I., and his wife, Maxine, John Gwynn 3rd and Christie Nelson; one brother, David Baird, Modesto, California; and other relatives in many friends. Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 10, 1972, at 1 p.m. at United Parish in Lenora with the Rev. Robert Speer officiating. Mr. Don Heikes sang "In the Garden" and "Beyond the Sunset," accompanied by Mrs. Norma Hager. Casket bearers were Riley Best, Harry Hisey, Delbert Berry, Alvin Nelson, Charles Heikes and Wayman Delp. Honorary bearers were Hessel Moore, Carl Leidig, Al Hickert, Charley Seltzer, Earl Personett, Andy Schoen, Carl Haferland and Lawrence Mindrup. Eastern Star Memorial services were conducted at the church by the Lenora Order Eastern Star Chapter 296. Interment was in the Lenora South Cemetery with Eckerd Funeral Home of Norton in charge of arrangements. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook of Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BARBO, Clarence Guy Guy Barbo, Lenora, died Saturday Clarence Guy Barbo, 85, lifelong Lenora resident, died Saturday, April 17 [1976], in the Norton County Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2 p.m. in the United Parish Church at Lenora with Rev. James Bush officiating. Interment will be in the Lenora South Cemetery with Masonic graveside services. Enfield-Eckhart Funeral Home, Norton, is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Barbo was born April 30, 1890, at Lenora, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Gatlin Barbo. He grew to manhood in that area and attended the Lenora grade and high schools. He also attended Grand Island Business College, Grand Island, Neb. He was married to Annabel Kathleen Baird September 6, 1914 in Graham County. Following their marriage, they lived in the Lenora area all of their married life except for three years when they formed in Springfield, Mo. He was a farmer all his life. He was a member of the United Parish Church at Lenora and a 53 year member of the A. F. & A.M. Lodge 181, Lenora. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Betty and Fred Nelson, Lenora, and Josephine and John Gwynne, San Diego, Cal., three grandchildren, James Clarence Mai, Lenora, John W. Gwynee [sic] III, San Diego, Cal and Anna Christie Nelson, Lenora; one great-granddaughter, Nita Lynn Mai, Lenora; other relatives in many friends. He was predeceased by his parents; wife; two brothers, Virgil and Ross Barbo; two sisters, Marie, and Mrs. Ruby Lyons. Note: Burial was in Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BASHFORD, LaVone (Dunning) Lavone Bashford, 83, Morland, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, at Newmark Care Center, Kansas City, Mo. She was born March 12, 1923, near Bogue to Ernest W. and Esther Victoria (Benedict) Dunning. She married Vern D. Bashford on Oct. 13, 1943, in Hill City. He preceded her in death Sept. 11, 2000. She was a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, David Bashford, Richfield, Alan Bashford, Wichita, and Kelly Bashford, Knoxville, Tenn.; two daughters, Jerilyn Garrison and Eileen Bashford, both of Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers, Gary Dunning, The Dalles, Ore., and Gib Dunning, Colorado; six sisters, Oneida Desbien, Bogue, Myrna Heskett, Oakley, Laverne Honn, Kennewick, Wash., Dee Hill, Haxton, Colo., Jean Wilson, Omaha, Neb., and Jo Norton, Plainville; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Morland United Methodist Church; burial in Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Hill City. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City, and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to Crossroads Hospice, Kansas City, Mo., or Morland United Methodist Church. [Source: The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas), September 2006.]
BASHFORD, Vern D. Vern D. Bashford, 81, died Monday, September 11, 2000, at Thornton Place in Topeka, Kansas. He was born July 11, 1919 to Chet and May (Gnagy) Bashford. He attended grade school across the road from his parents' farmstead, north of Morland, and he graduated from Morland High School in 1938. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. On October 12, 1943, he married LaVone Dunning of Hill City. Vern farmed north of Morland for forty years and later worked at Farmers Lumber Company, Inc. in Hill City, Kansas. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Morland, a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a member of the Quinter Castle Rock Tumbleweeds and several other square dance clubs. He had been a 4-H leader, church board member, former Goshen School District Board Member, and had been on the Graham County Fair Board at one time. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Jerilyn Garrison, and her husband, Jim, of LaCrescenta, California, and Eileen Bashford, M.D., of Kansas City, Missouri; and three sons, Dave, and his wife, Jane, of Richfield, Kansas; Alan and his fiancee, Pam Harrison, of Wichita, Kansas; and Kelly of Knoxville, Tennessee. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; Rebecca Hanna and husband, Cole, of Richfield, Kansas; David Bashford and his wife, Crystal, of Richfield, Kansas; Tabetha Smith and her husband, Mike, of Norton, Kansas; Timothy Bashford and wife, Angela, of San Diego, California; and Kris, Kirt and Koty Bashford of Knoxville, Tennessee; six great-grandchildren: Nicole Hanna of Hugoton, Kansas; Kara Owens, McKenzie and Jayden Eileen Hanna, and Preston Bashford of Richfield, Kansas; and one great-great-grandchild, Nickolas James Gold of Hugoton, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Annette. Funeral services were Friday, September 15, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. at the Morland United Methodist Church, Morland, Kansas, with Pastors Mehl Cruit and Terry Allison officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Hill City, Kansas, with memorials suggested to the Morland United Methodist Church or the donor's choice. [Source: The Hill City Times (Hill City, Kansas), 20 September 2000.]
BEAN, Patty Ann (Minium Custine) Patty Ann Bean, 73, Morland, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, at Dawson Place Nursing Home, Hill City. She was born Jan. 13, 1935, in Morland to Harry Clinton Sr. and Opal Velma (Welry) [sic - Welty] Minium. She married Richard J. Custine. She later married Robert A. "Bob" Bean on Oct. 11, 1980, in Morland. She was a retail merchant. Survivors include her husband, of the home; a daughter, Susan Urban, Norton; a brother, Harry Clinton Minium Jr., Morland; three step-children, Lori Brown, Tulsa, Okla., Linda Bean, Morland, and Chris Bean, Bakersfield, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Morland United Methodist Church, Morland; burial in Morland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City. Memorials are suggested to Morland United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home [Source: The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas), 23 February 2008. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BEEBER, George The six year old son of John Beeber died Sept. 25th. Interred in Turner cemteery [Brush Creek Cemetery]. Rev. Conner officiating. The entire community extends sympathy. [Source: Transcript from The People's Advocate (Hill City, Kansas), 29 Sept 1893; Graham County Historical Society, Brush Creek Cemetery file.] Died September 25, 1893 at the age of 6 years of summer complaint, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Beever [sic Beeber] of this county. The remains were interred in the Turner cemetery ont he 25th inst. Rev. Conner of this city conducted the services. [Source: Transcript from Hill City Republican (Hill City, Kansas), 30 Sept 1893; Graham County Historical Society, Brush Creek Cemetery file.]
BERRY, Fern Caroline Marie (Georgeson) Fern Caroline Marie Berry, daughter of Chris and Amanda Johnson Georgeson was born August 15, 1901 at Powhattan, Kansas and passed away at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas on February 20, 1988 at the age of 86 years, 6 months, and 5 days. She moved with her family to Graham County in 1904 where she attended the Union Rural Grade School and graduated from the Lenora Rural High School in 1921. Fern married Newell H. Berry at Hill City on November 1, 1922. After their marriage they lived in Burns, Tennessee until 1923 when they moved south of Lenora then later north of Lenora where they farmed. They moved into Lenora in 1968. She was a member of the Lenora Chapter No. 296 O.E.S.; E.H.U.; Adelphina Class, Pennyless Club, the Portia Club and the Four-Four Card Club. Survivors include: her husband, Newell H., of the home; three sons and their wives, Hardy and Ann Berry, Raleigh, North Carolina, Delbert and Pat Berry, and J.C. and Geneva Berry, all of Lenora, Kansas; one sister, Goldie Haferland, Lenora, Kansas; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; other relatives and her many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, three children in infancy, and one grandson. Burial was in Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Obituary printed inside funeral card. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BEST, Herschel D. Funeral card of Herschel D. Best Born: May 8, 1928 Morland, Kansas Departed this life: January 26, 1969 Norton, Kansas Services: Thursday, Two O'lcock; January 30, 1969, The Lenora Church of God Clergymen: Reverend John Williams and Reverend Robert Speer Interment: South Star Cemetery, Lenora, Kansas Music: Mrs. Evelyn Lemon, Soloist; Dwight Williams, Soloist, Mrs. Evelyn Lemon, Pianist Casket bearers: Glenn Toll, Neil Barnett, Mike Bangle, Chester Bangle, Maurice Williams, Bernard Lemon Military services: Norton American Legion, Post No. 63 Arrangements: Spencer Chapel, Hill City, Kansas [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
BEST, Mamie W. Funeral card information: In Memory Of Mamie W. Best Entered This Life September 21, 1896 Farm home, Penokee, Kansas Departed This Life November 15, 1986 at Lenora, Kansas Services Community Church of God Lenora, Kansas Tuesday, November 18, 1986 at 10:30 a.m. Oficiating Reverend David Hales Interment South Star Cemetery [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
BEST, Pearl I. (Born) Pearl I. Best, daughter of Francis and Josephine Stanfill Born, was born on her parents' farm August 7, 1889 in Graham County, Kansas and passed away at the Norton County Hospital on April 1, 1977 at the age of 87 years, 7 months and 24 days. Pearl grew to womanhood in Graham County and attended schools there. She was united in marriage to Chester Best on October 14, 1908. They established their home in Graham County, nine miles south of Lenora. Their home was blessed with five children. In the early spring of 1946, they retired to her present home in which many happy hours were spent caring for her garden and flowers until the time of her passing. She was a devoted member of the United Parish Church of Lenora. Her witness to Christ was shown through many acts of kindness and love. She is survived by her two sons and their wifes, Riley and Corinne Best of Lenora, Starlin and Edna Best of Greeley, Colorado; two daughters and their husbands, Ellen and Paul Wilson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Fay and Norman Goeken of Colby, Kansas; one brother and his wife, Francis and Marie Born of Hill City, Kansas; one sister, Rosetta Moye of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one sister-in-law, Lola Stoner of Mystic, Iowa; one brother-in-law, Fred Carey of Lenora; five grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, an infant daughter Eva, one granddaughter, one great granddaughter and one sister, Dellilia Carey. Funeral services were conducted at the United Parish Church, Lenora, Kansas, Monday April 4, 1977 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Roger Shanks officiating. Casket bearers were Jim Goeken, Bill Bangle, Lawrence Foster, Bernard Mindrup, Dale Kessler, and Paul Lueschen. Concluding services and interment were held in the South Star Cemetery, Graham County, Kansas. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook kept by Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BIDDLE, Elias E. The death of E. E. Biddle, as noted elsewhere, was a surprise to every one. Mr. Biddle has been a resident of Solomon twp many years, was about forty years of age. he was a widower and during the recent storm took the measles. He was found at his home by a neighbor in almost a helpless condition, during one of the worst days of the season. The presumption is that he took cold while tending his stock, and being by himself was soon unable to get anywhere. His death in his lone home was only a question of a short time had he not been found by a near neighbor. Mr. Biddle was a brother of Mrs. Matt Findley, a man well known and respected by all. No better citizen in the county than was E. E. Biddle. Note: Burial was in Brush Creek Cemetery. [Source: Transcript from Graham Gem (Hill City, Kansas), 17 Feb 1899; Graham County Historical Society, Brush Creek Cemetery file.]
BIDDLE, Nettie O. Mrs. E. E. Biddle, of Solomon township died Thursday May 24. The funeral will take place tomorrow, Friday afternoon, the remains being interred in the Turner cemetery [Brush Creek Cemetery]. [Source: Transcript from Graham County Democrat (Hill City, Kansas), undated; Graham County Historical Society, Brush Creek Cemetery file.] Died: at her residence on Brush Creek in Solomon township, Mrs. F. E. [sic] Biddle on may 24th, 1888. Mrs. Biddle was well known by all in this neighborhood, having taught the school at this place last fall, and was much liked and respected by all who knew her. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of the entire people in the loss of his dearly beloved companion and wife. The last sad rites were performed Friday, the remains being laid to rest in the Turnerville burying grounds. Rev. T. W. Miller conducted the funeral service. [Source: Transcript from unknown newspaper, 29 May 1888; Graham County Historical Society, Brush Creek Cemetery file.]
BLAZIER, Bernice On last Saturday morning the people of this community were shocked when the news was spread over the wire that the Grim Reaper, Death, had been in our midst, and gathered one of our fairest flowers and transplanted it in the Everlasting Kingdom. Little Bernice Blasier was born Nov. 23rd 1905, died Sept. 17th 1909 after an illness of only a few hours duration, cause heart failure. During her brief stay on earth she endeared herself to all that knew her and her bright winsome ways and sweet childish voice mingling in the songs with the other children will be sadly missed by those who held her so dear, and, little as she was, her duty seemed to be to scatter sunshine and happiness along life's rugged pathway. The family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in there said bereavement. CARD FO THANKS We wish to thank for many kind friends who just so generously assisted us during the short illness, death and burial of our loved one. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Blazier and family. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook of Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.] Little Bernice Mildred Blazier, nearly four years old, the youngest child of Lewis and Minnie Blazier, died last Friday night. Until within a few days of her death shehad been always healthy and happy and was always singing about her play. The earth has lost a treasure and the home a precious jewell. Such are surely needed here but as surely belong to the Other. The sorrowing ones have the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral was held at the home six miles northwest of morland on Sunday at 2 p.m. and was conducted by the pastor, J. A. Templin. Note: Burial was in Anderson Cemetery. [Source: Hill City New Era (Hill City, Kansas), 23 September 1909.]
BLAZIER, Lewis John Louis [sic] John Blazier, eldest son of Philip and Isadora Blazier, was born near Chesterfield, Ill., Dec. 18, 1873 and passed away April 14, 1943 at the home north of Morland, Kansas, at the age of 69 years, 3 months and 26 days. When five-year sold his parents moved to Pawnee County, Nebr., and again in 1887 move to Russell County, Kansas, where he was educated in grew to manhood. In 1897 he was united in marriage to Minnie May Dorman of Lucas, Kansas, and after seven years came to Graham County north of Morland where they have since lived. Five children blessed the home, to having preceded their father in death; Bernice in 1909 and Melvin in 1930. Mr. Blazier, with his good wife, has reared their family in our midst, has given them the advantage of educational and spiritual training as well as good fatherly advice. He was industrious, kind and obliging to his neighbors with an outstanding characteristic of unselfish loyalty to his family and friends. He stood ever ready to do his part in any enterprise to better conditions in the community. He suffered many reverses, such as dust storms, crop failures and droughts, but never lost faith in the country. Recently he reduced his herd of livestock in preparation to care for what he was able to do being left alone on the farm. He and Mrs. Blazier were good soldiers as truly as though they shouldered guns at the battle front. He was "Dad" to all who knew him in many hearts are saddened at his passing after a brief illness. He was a member of the A. F. & A. M. of Morlandand lived true to the teachings of this order. He leaves to mourn his passing his faithful wife; one daughter, Gladys Born of Morland; two sons, Victor of Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, and Linden of Morland; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Smith of Lucas and Mrs. Anna Goodrow of Tasco, and one brother George of Rago, Kansas. His brother Jim passed on in 1938. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in Morland, Friday, April 16, and burial was in the Morland cemetery. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook of Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BLAZIER, Melvin Dwain "Melvin Blazier Instantly Killed by Lightning" A most terrible tragedy happened north of Oakley last Thursday evening during an electrical storm, which took one of Morland's fine young men from us. Melvin, (Lub, as he was always called) was plowing with a tractor a few miles north of Oakley where his brothers, Victor and Lynden Blazier have several hundred acres of wheat land. Melvin had stopped the tractor and gone to a straw stack near by for shelter, and it was there that he was killed by lightning, and was not found until about 4 o'clock Friday morning. It seems so hard to loose a boy like Melvin as he was only 18 years of age and had his entire life before him. Melvin graduated with the class of 1930 and was going to Hays this year where he intended to go through College. Melvin was one of the most promising young men of our community, and was exceptionally well liked and was very quiet, but always busy doing something. The many people that were at the funeral and the many beautiful flower showed the number of friends that Melvin had. And as for enemies we think Melvin had none. Melvin was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Blazier who live 4 miles north west of Morland. He was very dear to his family as he was a lover of home and his people. Interment was made in the Morland Cemetery. The Blazier family has our greatest sympathy at this time of sorrow." Melvin Dwain Blazier, or "Lub" as he is known among us all, was born July 20, 1912. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Blazier. "Lub was a faithful boy about the home, never complaining, no matter how hard the task. He made many friends, all of whom will suffer a real loss with his passing. He was a conscientious student, undertaking and completing whatever task was assigned to him and was active in athletics and dramatics. "Plans were made for him to go on with his education this fall and he had been looking forward with enthusiasm to continuing his school work, but a power who guides more wisely than we, had charge of his life and he died on August 28, 1930 at the age of 18 years 1 month and 8 days. "He leaves to mourn his death, his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Blazier, two brothers, Victor of Morland and Lynden of Oakley, Kansas and one sister, Mrs. Gladys Born of Morland, Kansas. A sister passed away in infancy. A place is vacant in our home, A voice we love is still, An aching void is in our hearts Which never can be filled. [Source: Obituary clippings from unknown newspaper/s, contained within scrapbook of Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BLAZIER, Minnie May (Dorman) To A Good Pioneer Mother Who Fulfilled Her Destiny And Peacefully Passed To The Great Beyond Minnie May Blazier, eldest daughter of Alfred and Sarah Dorman was born near Lucas, Kansas, in 1875 and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Born, Monday morning, May 9th, 1949 at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 20 days. Mr. Blazier preceded his wife in death in 1943, and two of their children, Bernice in 1909, and Melvin in 1930. Mother Blazier knew frontier life with its hardships and reverses and was one of those pioneer mothers whose sterling character and perseverance in those trying years, remained steadfast in helping her husband in the upbuilding of the community and in the education and spiritual training of their children. Life in these recent years has brought Mother Blazier much that was hard to bear. The loss of her dear companion and since her health has gradually failed, having become seriously indisposed through a slow process of creeping paralysis, and during the time of her illness she has been cared for at her daughter's home, Mrs. John Born. She bore her affliction with patience and fervent prayer. Mother Blazier graced her home as one of those who gave full measure of her life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, neighbor and friend, and fall most of her interest centered around her family circle, yet she found time to do many kindly deeds for others. She was a consecrated Christian accepting her Savior when quite young. She held her membership in the Methodist church here in Morland and her daughter brought her to church as long as she was able to go. This congregation will be deprived of a faithful member and a good Christian woman but her influence will live on through the years. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Morland. Her daughter, Gladys and husbands and son, Victor come in for tributes deserving for their high standard of care, devotion and thoughtfulness of this good mother. Nothing was left undone by these dear ones who so faithfully cared for her to bring back health and strength, but they were obliged to yields to the inevitable for 'Twas God's will she should go, not ours "Thy will be done". In the quiet of the morning she peacefully passed away and its sitting to say, "She said goodbye here but good morning up there." She leaves to mourn her passing one daughter and two sons, Gladys Born and Victor Blazier of Morland, Kansas; and Linden Blazier of Albany, Oregon. Three sisters, Mrs. Opal Brown and Mrs. Von Fortune of Lucas, Kansas, and Mrs. Hazel Sperry of Orange, Texas. For brothers, Herb O. Dorman of Parlier, Calif., Ralph and Walter Dorman of Lucas, Omer Dorman of Nyssa, Oregon; six grandchildren and a multitude of good friends. Two sisters and one brother preceded her in death. St. Paul has declared, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; hints for there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness. There are stars the go out in the darkness, But whose silvery light shineth all one There are roses whose perfumes still lingers, When the blossoms are faded and gone. There are lives full of light and of sweetness, When no longer their life current flows, Still their goodness lives on with the living Like the soul of the star and the rose. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church Wednesday, May 11. Rev. R. L. Hatter, assisted by Rev. J. H. Copley, officiated. The quartet composed of Mrs. Pearl Smith, Miss Marjorie Kyle, O. A. Hunsicker and Clarence Scott sang the following hands chosen by the family: it is well with my soul, goodnight and good morning, the old rugged cross. Mrs. Charlie Davis was pianist. The church was filled with longtime friends and neighbors and came to pay their last tribute to this good woman. The many beautiful floral offerings were further expressions of regard for the departed in sympathy for the family. The pallbearers were Henry Farr, Clayton Hedge, Jim Chipman, Charles Moore, Carl Goodrow and Ross Loof. Interment was held in the Morland cemetery beside that of her husband. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nichols, mortician's, of Morland. Those attending the funeral from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dorman and granddaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gorman, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Brown Mrs. Dewayne Palmer and son, Mrs. Von Fortune, Mrs. Mildred Robinson and Frank Mosher all of Lucas; Mrs. Lottie Duffy of Hutchinson; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Parmelee, Osborne; George Blazier and Ollie, Rago; Mrs. Anna Goodrow, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Schroeder and children, Studley; Mrs. E. G. Taylor, Mrs. Folsom Strong, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Born, all of Hill city; Mr. and Mrs. Vene Muck of Glen Elder; and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Born and Duane, Lenora. Card of thanks We wish to express our most heartfelt thanks to all the kind friends who were so helpful during the long illness and at the time of the death of our dear mother. Your sympathy and understanding helped us through a very difficult time and will be long remembered. Victor Blazier, Mr. and Mrs. John Born and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lynden Blazier and family. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook of Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BLAZIER, Victor M. Victor M. Blazier, eldest son of Louis John and Minnie May Blazier, was born March 3, 1900 in Lucas, Kansas. With his family he moved to the farm north of Morland in 1906. He attended the old Liberty Grade School and graduated from Morland Rural High with the class of 1921. After his graduation from High School, he was engaged in farming with his brother, Lynden. Later he was employed in oilfield work in Kansas and taxes until 1941 when he was called into military service. He served in the U.S. Army until 1943 when he was discharged from service after the death of his father. He returned to the farm and remained at the family home until April 30, 1965 when he retired and move to Morland where he lived until his death on January 13, 1968 at the age of 67 years, 10 months, and 10 days. Vic liked people. He always saw the best in everyone. His friends are without number in every age group. He particularly enjoyed the companionship of his nieces and nephews and their families. He was always concerned about their welfare and interested in their activities. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, one sister and one brother. Those who mourn his passing are his sister, Gladys Born of Penokee, Kansas and his brother, Lynden Blazier, of Albany, Oregon and their families, as well as other relatives and a host of friends. Victor Blazier Passes Away Victor M. Blazier,67, retired farmer for Morland, died Saturday, January 13, at the Graham County Hospital after a long illness. He was born March 3, 1900 in Lucas, Kansas. Never married, his survivors include a sister: Mrs. John Born, Penokee; and a brother, Lyndon, Albany, Ore. Services were held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, at the Morland Methodist Church with the Rev. William Brazil officiating. The burial was in the Morland Cemetery. Music was furnished by Robert L. Rath, Soloist; and Mrs. Fred Keith, Organist. Selections were: "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "God Understands." Casket Bearers were: Albert Richmeier, Newell Boss, Ed Richmeier, Marvin Keith, Frank Bretz Jr. and Roy Tebo. Honorary Bearers were: Albert Kobler, Joe Nichols, Clayton Hege [sic], Harry Toll, Harry Minium, and John Sullivan. Spencer Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook of Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BORN, Earl Thomas Earl Thomas Born, son of Thomas Madison and Ella RhueHamma [sic] Bullington Born was born January 17, 1896 in Graham County, Kansas and passed away on December 17, 1977 at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas at the age of 81 years and 11 months. Earl grew to manhood in Graham County. He attended the rural grade schools and the Hays Normal Training School. On April 1, 1917, Earl and Edith Belle Seltzer were married at the home of the bride's parents at Morland, Kansas. They farmed in Graham County until 1937 when they moved to Morland and to Lenora in 1937 where they had lived since. Mrs. Born passed away November 29, 1876. He attended the Lenora United Parish Church and was a member of the Lenora I.O.O.F. He enjoyed sports especially baseball, fishing, gardening and caring for his yard. Survivors include: one son and his wife, Duane and Beulah Born, Lenora, Kansas; one brother and his wife, John and Gladys Born, Penokee, Kansas; one sister, Folsom Strong, Hill City, Kansas; a brother-in-law and his wife, Charlie and Zelpha Seltzer, Lenora, Kansas; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, one sister and two brothers. Note: Burial was in Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook kept by Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BORN, Edith Belle (Seltzer) Edith Belle Born, daughter of Dice and Delia Selzter, was born September 6, 1893 on a farm south of Lenora, Kansas and passed away at her home in Lenora, Kansas November 29, 1976 at the age of 83 years, 2 months and 23 days. Edith grew to womanhood on the family farm in Graham County and attended Graham County rural grade school and Normal Training school at Hays. She taught school for several years. On April 1, 1917 Edith and Earl T. Born were married north of Morland, Kansas. They farmed in Graham Co., until 1931 when they moved to Morland. In 1937 they moved to Lenora where they have made their home since. Edith was a member of the Lenora United Parish Church and greatly enjoyed gardening and canning. Survivors include her husband Earl of the home; one son and his wife Duane and Beulah Born, Lenora, Kansas; one brother and his wife Charley and Zelpha Seltzer, Lenora, Kansas; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, two sisters Mina Muck and Lena Murphy Note: Burial was in Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, contained within scrapbook kept by Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BORN, Elmira Ruhama "Ella" (Bullington) Ella R. Bullington was born in Springfield, Missouri, June 10, 1870, and died in her home in Morland, Kansas, October 3, 1933, at the age of 63 years, 3 months and 23 days. Miss Bullington came to Burr Oak, Kansas, with her parents in 1879, and moved to Graham County, Kansas in the year 1886. On June 8, 1890, she was united in marriage to Thomas Born of Graham County. Mr. and Mrs. Born took a homestead nine miles northeast of Morland in the year 1893. Having labored together through many hard trials that proved the metal of the early settlers of this country. Seven children were born to this union: Mrs. E. G. Taylor of Hill City, Kansas, Mrs. A. T. Strong of Morland, Kansas, Earl and John of Morland; David, who died in infancy, also Bert and Laurel, who preceded her in death. Beside four living children, Mrs. Born leaves her husband, who has proved his love and devotion to his wife and family through these years. Mrs. Born leaves, beside her immediate family, six sisters to mourn her death: Mrs. P. J. Irwin of Hill City, Kansas; Mrs. J. L. Irwin of Dallas, Texas; Mrs. W. E. Jones of Burr Oak, Kansas; Mrs. Thomas Kirk of Portland, Texas; Mrs. P. S. Dewitt of Salem, Oregon, Mrs. S. J. Botts of Salem, Oregon, also 11 grandchildren living, two others having died. Mrs. Born was a devoted wife and mother, having given her heart to God in her early childhood, which gave to her a sure foundation for a life building. She joined the M. E. church when yet a child and lived and worked in the church of her coice until her Master called her home. Her husband and children were all at her bedside when she so peacefully slipped away. Your love was calm and true when I was crying, A soothing peace was waiting at your breast; Your touch was like a fairy's, full of magic, And all your words came lulling me to rest. You lived for me and by your understanding, Kept open court of justice, for my rights; No faults of mine could make you turn against me, You trusted me and prayed through tempting nights. Note: Burial was in Morland Cemetery. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper although probably the Morland Monitor, contained within scrapbook kept by Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BORN, Laurel Clarence Clair Laurel Clarence Clair Born was born July 19, 1909 in Hill City, Graham Co., Kansas. The family moved to the farm 10 miles northeast of Morland, Kansas when he was 1-year-old and resided there until the fall of 1921 when they again moved to Morland, Kansas where he departed his life. November 17, 1924 at 10:30 a.m. at the age of 15 years, 3 months and 28 days. He was a graduate of the class of 1922 grade school and a member of the Sophomore class of the Morland Rural High School. This manuscript would be inadequate of the expression of the many favorable touches his life has made in various activities in church, school and community circles. During the revival meetings held in the Methodist Church at Morland, in March, 1923, Laurel was one among many young people who made a public confession of faith in Jesus Christ and during his last hours of suffering gave clear evidenceand testimony of that faith in Him who knoweth and doeth all things well. In the home he was a jewel; in the community, a prince and in the school a hero. We rejoice together altho broken in heart and in ranks, that he is now free from that bodily suffering and is at rest and in peace with God. He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Born, two sisters, Mrs. E. G. Taylor of hill City, and Mrs. A. T. Strong of Morland, three brothers, Earl, John and Bert all of or near Morland, besides many other relatives and a host of friends. He shall be missed by us all, but we are nearer to the Heavenly Gates to-day than ever before. The funeral services were held from the Methodist church with Rev. Ira J. Bieber in charge on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the body laid to rest in the Morland cemetery. A very large concourse of friends and old acquaintances of the family were present at the funeral. The church would hold but 300 of them and some say there were nearly two to one one the out side who could not gain entrance until the last of the services. The High School chorus, the mixed quartette, and a solo by Mrs. Rath made up the numbers in song and Dr. W. S. Riester and Miss Josephine Cunningham gave several beautiful numbers on the piano and violin. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper although probably the Morland Monitor, contained within scrapbook kept by Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BORN, Thomas Madison Thomas Madison Born was born near Nevada, Story county, Iowa, October 17th, 1870 and departed this life at his home in Morland, Kansas, November 7, 1933, at the age of 63 years and 21 days. He came with his parents to Graham county, Kansas in 1885 where he resided through the remaining years of his life. He was united in marriage to Ella R. Bullington [given name was Elmira], on June 8, 1890. To this union seven children were born: five sons and two daughters. In 1893 he filed on a homestead nine miles northeast of Morland, Kansas. Here he later built a large comfortable home and other substantial improvements, and added more acres to his original homestead. Mr. Born has been one of Graham county's strong and respected citizens. He served his county efficiently as County Commissioner, and his diligence and integrity have ever remained unquestioned. In 1920, Mr. and Mrs. Born left their farm home and moved to Morland and built a beautiful home, which, together, they enjoyed to the close of their lives. For several years Mr. Born was manager of the K. T. Oil Station and enjoyed the confidence and respect of a large patronage. His faithful, beloved wife and three sons; David, Burt [sic] and Laurel, preceded him in death: his wife preceded him by only five weeks. The great sorrow that came upon him in the death of his loved companion was a blow from which he could not seem to recover. In his weakened condition he contracted the "Flu" which developed into pneumonia and from which he could not rally. He leaves to mourn his death, two sons and two daughters; Mrs. G. E. Taylor of Hill City, Kansas, Mrs. A. T. Strong, Earl and John Born of Morland, Kansas, also one brother, F. R. Born of Lenora, Kansas and three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Niece of Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Estella Gore of Ames, Iowa and Mrs. Daisy Winters of Decatur,, Ill. He leaves eleven grandchildren; two grandchildren preceded him in death. In the death of Mr. Born there passes from this life one who has been a faithful, devoted husband, a worthy and dutiful father, an exemplary citizen and a cherished friend. His deah brings to the community a distinct loss. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. L. Rothweiler, assisted by Rev. Roscoe Collins of Penokee, Kansas at the M. E. Church at Morland, Kansas, Thursday, November 9 at 2:30 p.m. The choir sang two appropriate numbers: In the Garden" and "Rock of Ages," accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Wallace McClasson. Mr. J. L. Jaynes of Hill City sang beautifully, "The End of a Perfect Day." Pall bearers were close friends of Mr. Born: Joe Pearson, Theron Smith, Ross Brooks, Ed Goddard, Albert Kobler and G. B. Harrell. Mr. Born was laid to rest in the Morland cemetery, beside the body of his beloved wife. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper although probably the Morland Monitor, contained within scrapbook kept by Gladys Blazier Born. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BOSSLER, George B. George B. Bossler was born near Davenport, Iowa on May 18th, 1855 and departed this life at Hill City, Kansas January 9th, 1941 at the age of 85 years, 7 months and 22 days. While he was still a young man his father died and left him and a brother with the responsibility for caring for the Iowa farm. He came to western Kansas in 1885 and settled on a homestead in the north part of Trego county. Soon however he sold the homestead in Trego county and bought 160 acres of school land in the south part of Graham County. In 1898 his mother and brother Will came to Graham county and the three lived together until the time of their mother's death. George, as he was known to his friends, was always prominent in the affairs of the south and central part of Graham county, even during the time he lived in Trego county. For many years he was a member of the Brush Creek drum corps an helped to furnish entertainment at the Old Settlers reunions; Fourth of July celebrations and other gatherings. He is survived by one brother, Charles E. Bossler of Malcolm, Iowa. he will be missed by a wide circle of friends in Graham County. Funeral services were held Friday Jan. 10 at Brush Creek conducted by R. A. Collins and interment was in the Brush Creek cemetery. [Source: Transcript from The Morland Monitor (Morland, Kansas), 23 January 1941; Graham County Historical Society, Brush Creek Cemetery file.]
BOSSLER, Mary We have been informed that Mrs. Bossler died at her home near Leland of typhoid fever. She was buried in the Harrison Turner cemetery July 21st. Funeral services will be held at Brush Creek School house, Sunday July 25th at 10 o'clock. [Source: Transcript from Hill City Republican (Hill City, Kansas), 24 July 1897; Graham County Historical Society, Brush Creek Cemetery file.] Died of Typhoid fever and Dysentary, Mary Bossler, age 63 years, 11 months and 20 day. Born in Pennsylvania July 20th, 1832 married to Samuel Bossler and moved to Iowa, where five sons were born. The deceased leaves four sons to survive her, two in Iowa and two in this county. Her husband and one son died some years ago. She was a kind and loving mother and a christian. The funeral was preached by High Hudson; Text, "The Lord is my Shepard, I shall not Want." The remains were interred in Turners cemetery [Brush Creek Cemetery]. [Source: Transcript from unknown newspaper, 31 July 1897; Graham County Historical Society, Brush Creek Cemetery file.]
BRANDYBERRY, Frank Frank Brandyberry, son of Enos Ericson and Fannie (Arbogast) Brandyberry, was born September 20, 1912, Graham County, Kansas and passed away at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas on August 12, 1995 at the age of 82 years, 10 months and 22 days. Her grew to manhood in Graham County, Kansas and Graduated from Hill City High School in 1933. On June 8, 1941 Frank and Lucy Edna Swank were married in Graham County, Kansas. Frank served in the U.S. Navy during W. W. II. They made their home in Arkansas, Illinois, Nebraska, prior to moving to the Elk Creek Ranch in the Lenora area in 1952 where they made their home. Edna passed away December 15, 1984. Frank continued to live in the Lenora area until moved to St. Francis in 1991 then at the Logan Manor a short time and then at the Andbe Home since the spring of 1995. Frank was a member of the United Parish Church, Lions Club, Masonic A. F. & A. M. Lodge #199, Easter Star Chapter #296 and a 4-H Club leader. He was Republican Committee Chariman, and served on Township and School boards. Survivors include: three daughters, Sue Brandyberry, Wichita, Kansas; Nancy and husband Eugene Hagman, Lenora, Kansas; Rachel and husband Gene Dodd, St. Francis, Kansas; one son and his wife, David and Gail Brandyberry, Lenora, Kansas; nine grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four brothers, one sister and two sisters in infancy. Funeral information: United Parish Lenora, Kansas Tuesday, August 15, 1995 -- 10:30 a.m. Officiation: Rev. Phil Ramer Organist: Norma Hager Soloist: Dave Hutson Casket bearers: Ardon Brandyberry, Brent Brandyberry, Neal Brandyberry, Norman Brandyberry, Stanley Brandyberry, Steven Brandyberry, Tim Brandyberry, Willis Brandyberry Interment: Hill City Cemetery, Hill City, Kansas Graveside services: Masonic A. F. & A. M. Lodge #199 [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
BRANDYBERRY, Lucy Edna (Swank) In loving memory of Lucy Edna Brandyberry Lucy Edna Brandyberry, daughter of Albert and Lucy Richardson Swank was born September 19, 1911 in Graham County, Kansas and passed away at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, Kansas on December 15, 1984 at the age of 73 years, 2 months, and 26 days. Edna grew to womanhood on the family farm southeast of Hill City in the Swanklin Lake area. She attended the Pleasant Home Rural Grade School and graduated from the Hill City High School in 1928. She attended Kansas State University in Manhattan graduating in 1936 with a B.S. in Education. She taught school at Monument and Oakley, Kansas. On June 8, 1941 Edna and Frank Brandyberry were married at her parent's farm home in Graham County. They began their married life in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Frank was called into the service and Edna spent the war years in Chicago, Kansas City and at home with her parents. She finally moved to Oakland, California to await Frank's return from the Naby. They moved to a farm near Lenora in June 1952. She was a member of the Lenora United Parish Church and Women's Fellowship, Penniless Club, Lenora Chapter NO. 296 O.E.S. for 40 years and had served as Worthy Matron. She had belonged to an E.H.U., Modern Study Club and served on the Lenora Library Board. Survivors include: her husband, Frank, of the home; three daughters, Sue Brandyberry, Pratt, Kansas; Nancy and her husband, Eugene Hagman Jr., Lenora, Kansas; Rachel and her husband Eugene Dodd, St. Francis, Kansas; one son, David Brandyberry, Dodge City, Kansas; one brother, Marion Swank, Clinton, Missouri; foru grandchildren, Katie and Elizabeth Hagman and Jill and Marcus Dodd, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Ralph and William Swank and one niece, Carmen Swank Boyd. [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records; submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
BRASSFIELD, Mary Elizabeth (Delameter) Mary Elizabeth Brassfield, daughter of Henry and Nellie Delameter, was born March 30, 1896 in Mercer County, Missouri and passed away at Hill city, Kansas at the age of 77 years, numeral and 9 months and 26 days. She was married to Chris Brassfield on a very 16, 1917 at Little Rock, Arkansas. Their early married life was spent in Kansas City, Kansas. Then they moved to Studley, Kansas where they farmed for several years. In 1930 they moved to their farm near Palco, Kansas, where they lived in raise their family. In recent years they moved to Hill city where they were living at the time of her death. Left to mourn their loss is her husband, crisp; six daughters, Mrs. Christina Burkenbine, Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Dora Kiser, Coulee Dam, Washington; Mrs. Nancy Rill, Ellensburg, Washington; Mrs. Rose McCall, WaKeeney; Mrs. Velma Smith, Bellevue, Washington; Mrs. Jane Zahn, Wichita; six sons, Clay, Saratoga, California; Elmer, Larned; Chris, Jr., Merrick, New York; Paul, Hill City; and Irl, Palco. Also surviving are 37 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She will also be sadly missed by her three sisters, Ara Kirk, Spickard, Missouri; Mrs. Rose McCoy, Hood River, Oregon; and Mrs. Ada Stokes, Kansas City, Missouri; and by two brothers: Joe Delameter, Heppmer, Oregon; and James Delameter, Mill Grove, Missouri. She was preceded in death by one son, Roy, her parents and two brothers, Charles and Winfield. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 29, 1974 at 2 p.m. in the Spencer Chapel, at Hill City, Kansas with Rev. Joe Brumbaugh and Rev. Paul Wagner officiating. Mrs. Kenneth Holsman was the soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Larry Yelton. Pall bearers were: George Gustafson, Oscar Brown, Adrian Trembley, Lester Grecian, Jim Ninemire, and Ralph Thomas. Honorary casket bearers were: Hessel Moore, Fred Phillips, Bruce Germany, Edwin Sandlin, and Charles Smith. Interment was in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery at Hill City, Kansas. [Source: The Hill City Times (Hill City, Kansas), 7 February 1974. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]