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WAGNER, Irene Wilma (Hardman) Irene Wilma (Hardman) Wagner, 98 years old, died on Wednesday, [June 14, 2006] at Good Samaritan Center in Oberlin, where she was loved and cared for. She was born Oct. 21, 1907, to William and Gertrude (Hutton) Hardman, in a sod house seven mile northwest of Hill City, Kan. Her first year of school was at Hill City, until her parents moved to Indiana Township in Graham County near Lenora, Kan. She attended South Star and Praire Dell schools and graduated from Lenora Grade School. She then graduated from Lenora High School with a normal training certificate for teaching grade school. She taught school in Zohner Country School, the North Star School and Champion Hill School near Logan, Kan. On May 11, 1928, she married Floyd Wagoner and lived on the former Edwards Wagoner Farm in Indiana Township for 15 years before they bought a farm three mile north of Lenora in 1943. She was a member of the Congregational Church, now known as United Parish in Lenora, where she was very active, especially with the youth fellowship group. She was a leader of 4-H groups in both sewing and cooking. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter No. 296, The Federated Women's Club, Portia Club, president for many years of Norton China Painting Club and enjoyed making many quilts and a variety of handy work projects. She was an avid collector of antiques. She loved working in her yard and had a big garden until 2002. In 1951, Irene and Floyd bought the Lenora Drug Store and sold it in 1965 due to Floyd's bad health. After his death in 1967, she moved to Norton in 1968, where she worked at Brown's clothing store and other various businesses until she retired at 70. She then traveled many tours in the '70s and '80s in most all states, five countries of Europe and all of Canada. Irene moved to the Good Samaritan Center in Oberlin in May 2004. Preceding her in death were her husband, in 1967; her parents; two sisters, Zelma Bjerkseth and Erma Delp; and one brother, Howard Hardman. Survivors include two daughters, Joy Kronenberg of Springfield, Ill., and Elda Youngs and husband, Darrel Youngs of McCook; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Lois Hardman of Murray, Utah; other relatives and friends. A memorial will be established in her name. Services will be Monday, June 19, at 10 or 10:30 a.m. at the United Parish Curch in Lenora, with the Rev. Jack Kersenbrook officiating. Burial will be in the Lenora South Cemetery. Arrrangements by Enfield Funeral Home of Norton, Kan. [Source: Lenora Meridian (Lenora, Kansas), undated clipping. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
WELLS, Arthur L. Junior Arthur L. Wells son of Arthur L. and Henrietta Fetterhoff Wells was born August 5, 1918 on the family farm near Penokee in Graham County, Kansas, and passed away at the Norton County Hospital, Norton, Kansas on December 28, 1979 at the age of 61 years 4 months and 23 days. Art lived his entire life on the family farm where he was born, and attended rural Graham County grade school. He was united in marriage to Arlene L. Williams on July 8, 1966 at Wakeeney, Kansas. Art was a member of the Hill City Elks Lodge, he greatly enjoyed his step-children and step-grandchildren, and was a devoted farmer and stockman. Survivors include his wife Arlene of the home, six step-sons Samuel and wife Jane Williams, Morland, Kansas; Harold and wife Patty Williams, Hill City, Kansas; Gary and wife Mary Williams, Hill City, Kansas; Steve and wife Virginia Williams, Morland, Kansas; Mark and wife Kathy Williams, Gove, Kansas and Paul David Williams of the home; four step-daughters Sheila and husband Maford Yenglin, Long Pine, Nebraska; Sherry and husband Jack Mersch, Hill City, Kansas; Janna and Leann both of the home. One brother and his wife Don and Phyllis Wells, Hill City, Kansas; four sisters Mabel Gibson, Lenora, Kansas; Mildred Swisher, Denton, Kansas; Velma and husband Lawrence Sargent, Cozad, Nebraska; Wilma and husband Ambrose Culp, Blue River, Oregon; and eighteen step-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Art was preceded in deathy by his parents, one brother in infancy, two sisters Gladys and Theo and four brothers-in-law. Note: Burial was in Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Obituary printed inside funeral card. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
WELLS, Etta Funeral Card Information: In Memory Of Etta Wells Born Doniphan County, Kansas September 18, 1889 Departed This Life Hill City, Kansas August 19, 1977 Clergymen Rev. Kendall Hendrickson Rev. Michael Obernauer Music Duet: Mr. Myran Johnson & Mr. Don Heikes Organist: Mrs. Norma Hager Casket Bearers: Billy Wells, Allan Bemis, Don Bemis, Dean Bemis, Curtis Sargent, George Gibson Interment: South Star Cemetery, Graham County, Kansas [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
WHITE, Cora (Jobe) Cora White, daughter of Thomas Martin and Mary Elizabeth Jobe, was born at Barnard, Mo., Dec. 14, 1871, and passed away April 8, 1953 at the home of her daughter, Nellie Keller, Hoxie, Kans. after an illness extending over several years. She was 81 years, 3 months and 27 days old. Her early childhood was spent in Missouri. After the death of her mother she lived with an aunt until 15 years of age when she came with her father to Morland. Those were pioneer days and she learned the value of friends and neighbors as only experience can teach. She "Mothered" a younger Sister, Mary, until she passed away in 1898. She was employed in Cloud County where she met and later married Wm. H. White, at Concordia, in 1894. To this union were born five daughters, Minnie, Nellie, Zetia, Essie and Lucille. Mr. and Mrs. White resided in Cloud County near Aurora, until 1902 when they came to Graham Co. settling on a farm in the Bellview neighborhood, where they built a new home, rearing their family and taking their places in the community there. Mrs. White being kind hearted, observant and adept, she grew to be much in demand where illness occurred in the neighborhood and many new babies with their mothers were ministered to by "Aunt Cora," as she was affectionally called. Mr. and Mrs. White moved from the farm to a home in Morland in 1924. Mr. White passed away in 1935 and Aunt Cora continued in the home mothering grandchildren and neighbors children alike until her health failed to such an extend that she required care by her loved ones. She was hospitalized many times and her endurance, fortitude and patience was amazing to doctors, friends and family. She and Mr. White united with the Presbyterian church at Aurora in 1898 and continued in that faith through life. She was a member of the Womans Bible Clubs and attended regularly services of the Methodist church at Morland. She loved to work in the Women's Society of Christian Service and was an honorary member of the Matrons Thimble club. Since her health failed and she could not go to church services, she continued to worship by listening to the Prairie Pastor's Services and other Sacred music by radio. Her life has been one of sacrifice, devotion and usefulness. She earned the admiration and respect of all whose privilege it was to know her. Two daughters preceded her in death: Minnie Moore in 1950 and Zetia Freeman in 1951. She leaves to mourn her passing her three daughters; Mrs. Nellie Keller, Hoxie; Mrs. Essie Maupin and Mrs. Lucille Boss of Morland; her brother's wife Mrs. Maude Jobe of Greeley, Colo.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. We cannot Lord, Thy purpose see, But all, well that's done by Thee. There is a link death cannot sever. Her sweet remembrance lasts forever. Funeral services were held Sunday, 2:30 p.m., April 12, 1953, at the Methodist church, Morland with Onan Vale of Hoxie and Rev. F. M. Bishop of Morland officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Gladys Born, pianist, with a mixed quartet, Robt. Rath, Mrs. Jas Taber, Mrs. John Chipman and Clarence Scott who sang: Going Down the Valley One by One; Lead Me Gently Home, Father; and Beautiful Threads of Gold, Robert Rath, soloist. Casket bearers were: John Born, John Sullivan, Warren Boss, Victor Blazier, Louis Hayes and Dale St. John. Interment was made in the family lot in the Morland cemetery beside that of her husband. The Mickey Service had charge of funeral arrangements. Out-of-town relatives present for services were: Mr. and Mrs. Wesley White, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Breault, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Pe- - - ? and family of Lincoln, Kansas; Mrs. Delta Jamison, Calvin Lippert of Wichita; Mr and Mrs. Lester Corning and Jerry Madrid, Neb.; Mrs Orval Harms and Lynn of Paoli, Colo.; Mrs. Evelyn McClain and children, Brooksville; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Davis and Sandra Stadlay; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Keller, Hoxie; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Garrison, Mr and Mrs. Don Patton, Mary Maupin of Hill City; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Keith and family of Penokee. Card of Thanks We wish to sincerely thank all friends, neighbors and relatives for their acts of kindness during the long illness of our mother and grandmother. Also for your sympathy and beautiful floral offerings at the time of her passing. [Source: The Hoxie Sentinel (Hoxie, Kansas), 23 April 1953. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
WILLIAMS, Sadie Elizabeth (Hodge) Sadie Elizabeth Hodge Williams was born to Samuel and Lucy Hodge in Graham County, December 19, 1886 and passed away Monday morning, March 16, 1959 at the age of 72 years, 2 months and 24 days. She had been in failing health for several years. Her last illness was about a week, and although loving hands did all that loving hands can do, she quietly slipped away to her heavenly home about 5:00 Monday morning. She was converted and baptized into the Christian Church at an early age, and in her later life was baptized in the Church of God, and always faithfully attended when health permitted. She was married to Grover Williams January 30, 1915. Their entire life was spent in this community, and they moved into the city of Lenora A. teen years ago. Seven children were born to this union-- Joe of Leadville, Colorado, Maurice, James, and Mrs. Betty Albright of Lenora, Sam of Hill City, Mrs. Dorothy Jones of Dixon, Missouri, and Mrs. Imogene McGavack of Newport Beach, California. She leaves to mourn her passing, her devoted husband, Grover, 7 children, 28 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; 3 sisters, Mrs. Nellie Carpenter, Mrs. Bertie Thompson and, Mrs. Ivan Jones of Lenora. She was preceded in death by one grandson and two great-grandsons. She was a kind and loving wife, and her friends were numbered by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by all. Note: Burial was in Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
WILSON, Burl Dewey "Bud" Burl "Bud" Wilson, 61, died Sunday, Jan. 12, at his home in rural Graham County. He was born Aug. 16, 1930, in Liberal, to Dewey and Janet (Sutton) Wilson. He married Daisy A. Teter Sept. 15, 1956, in Raton, N.M. He was a farmer/rancher and a member of the Kansas Farm Bureau board of directors. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one son, David, Hill City; three daughters, Micci Meyers, Mission, Noela Dreiling, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jackie Smith, Hays; five brothers, Ian, Ocean View, Del., Ray, Fleming, Colo., Winifred, Lamar, Colo., J.D., Sheridan Lake, Colo., and Robert, Providence, R.I.; three sisters, Inez Haley, Corpus Christi, Texas, Loretta Shepard, Helena, Okla., and Mary Dunlap, Denver, Colo; and six grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hill City United Methodist Church, with Pastors Kelvin Heitmann and Harry Cross officiating; burial in the Hill City Cemetery. Visiting hours are from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Spencer Chapel, Hill City, and 10 a.m. to service time Thursday at the church. The family suggests memorials to the Kansas Lung Association. [Source: The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas), 13 January, 1992. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
WILSON, Daisy Ann (Teter) Daisy Ann Teter Wilson was born in Denver, Colorado on 21 November 1936 to Noel and Leona (Dill) Teter and died on 3 June 2006 in Hill City, Kansas. She grew up in Englewood but spent much of her time fishing and hunting in the Rocky Mountains with her family and dear family friend, Roy McKee. Loveland Pass was always her favorite place. Her best friend Marlene Shaw Reynolds remembers Tony, as she was known during her teens, as a beautiful, vivacious girl with a wonderful laugh. On 15 September 1956, Daisy married the love of her life, Burl "Bud" Wilson, in Raton, New Mexico. To this union four children were born. During the first year of their marriage, Daisy and Bud lived in Denver before moving to the Sheridan Lake, Colorado area where they lived until 1969. They moved to a farm near Hill City, Kansas on 1 March 1969. Bud passed away on 12 January 1992. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 29, Daisy eventually became a total quadriplegic. As a girl, Daisy always wanted to marry a farmer. She loved living on a farm and having animals, particularly horses. To stave off MS affecting her hands, Daisy learned to knit and created beautiful sweaters for her family members. In high school, Daisy had been very artistic, drawing and painting. Most of her subjects were horses. During the mid-1980s, at the encouragement of a caregiver, she resumed drawing, this time holding colored pencils in her mouth. She became so accomplished, she earned a scholarship from the Association of Mouth and Foot Artists of the World. Daisy has been reunited with her parents, husband and two granddaughters, Bonnie and Jessica Wilson. Her celebration of life service was held at the Christian Church in Hill City on 7 June 2006 conducted by Pastor Ron Ahlgren. Inurnment followed at the Hill City Cemetery. [Source: The Hill City Times (Hill City, Kansas), 7 June 2006. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.
WOOD, Ida May (Bailey) Mrs. Ida May Bailey Wood, wife of J. M. Wood, died at her home five miles northwest of Morland, Kansas, Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 24, 1910, from hemorrhage, at the age of 28 years, 3 months, 27 days. Her little baby boy, after a few hours existence passed away and was laid in the mother's arms to await the resurrection morn. They were interred in the Anderson cemetery Thursday evening August, 25th. The wife and mother was born near Belleville; Kansas April, 18, 1872 and was united in marriage to J. M. Wood, February, 20, 1889 and to this union thirteen children were born, eleven of whom survive her. All were present to witness the last sad rites except a daughter, Mrs. Rosa Clary, of Troy, Kansas. Rev. Benj. Hill conducted the funeral services and offered words of comfort and consolation to the sorrowing ones. The entire community sympathizes with the family in their sad hour of bereavement, knowing that a good woman has been called. She had no affiliation with any organized denomination but lived on the broad plane and followed the precept as laid down by our Savior, to do unto others as you would that they should do unto you and through the rough pathway of life she has borne her part uncomplainingly, often showing her faith by the one remark, "It may be better some time" and through several years of intimate acquaintance she displayed on the cardinal virtues, toward all humanity, to never speak disparagingly of any one. The ones that are left realizing her full worth as a loving wife, mother, daughter, councilor and friend will find words inadequate to express their sorrow and loss. "The sign of the fire by night, the sign of the clouds by day, Hovering o'er, Just before, As we journey on our way, Shall our guide and leader be "Till the wilderness is past And the Lord, Our God, In his own time Shall lead to the light at last." --A Friend. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank the many kind friends and neighbors who so generously assisted us at the death and burial of our loved wife, mother and infant babe. J. M. Wood and family, E. M. Bailey Note: Burial was in Anderson Cemetery. [Source: Hill City New Era (Hill City, Kansas), 1 September 1910.]
WOODSIDE, Chester "Chet" Lee Chester Lee Woodside, 66, Lenora, died Monday, Feb. 9, in the Norton County Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. in the Lenora Church of God with Rev. Kendall Hendrickson officiating. Interment will be in the Lenora South Cemetery with graveside services by the Lenora Odd Fellows. A memorial has been established to the Norton County Hospital Respiratory Department. Friends may call at the Enfield-Eckhart Funeral Home, Norton, until Thursdy morning at 9 a.m. and from 12 noon until service time at the church in Lenora. Enfield-Eckhart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Chester was born Dec. 12, 1909, near Lucerne, KS., the son of Marion C. and Ida Camren Woodside. He grew to manhood in that area and attended the Goschen rural school. He was married to Lois Jones at Hill City on Jan. 31, 1940. He farmed on his parents' home place until 1971 when his health failed. At this time he and his wife retired and moved into Lenora. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge 439, Lenora. He is survived by his wife, Lois, of the home in Lenora; four sisters, Glenna Hardman, Eckley, Colo., Myrtle Cassidy, Hill City, Eva Hardman, Bancroft, Id., and Bertha and husband Ernest Craig, Booneville, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Mabel Woodside, Morland; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Clemie. Note: Burial was in Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
WOODSIDE, Ida Maine (Cameron [sic Camren]) Funeral services were conducted at the Congregational church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock for Mrs. Ida Woodside, 76 yrs old. Music was furnished by Mrs. T.H. VanDiest and Mrs O.T. Meador who were accompanied by Miss Norma Palmer. Pall bearers were ; Gerald Kline, Edwin Jeffery, Wilbur Kline, Kanie Turner, Junior Wolf and Ivan Best. Ida Mae Cameron, youngest child of Elisha and Elizabeth Cameron was born Mar. 23, 1868 at Carthage, Illinois, and passed away at her home southwest of Lenora, Ks., Apr. 28, 1944 at the age of 76 yrs 1 mo 5 days. The Cameron's moved to Marysville, Mo. when Ida was four years old and lived there fourteen years, then came to Kansas to make their home. July 19, 1893, Ida was united in marriage to Marion C. Woodside, the ceremony being performed at Morland, Ks., by the Rev. Damond. To this union six children were born, Clemmie Woodside, Eva Hardman, Myrtle Woodside and Chester Woodside all of the Lenora vicinity; Glenna Hardman of Wray, Colo., and Bertha Craig of Dixon, Mo. Her husband died Oct 28, 1931 and she was left to carry on at the old home, assisted by her youngest son, Chester and her daughter, Myrtle. She has one sister living, Mrs. Myrtle Manahon of Enid, Okla., and 7 gc. Mrs. Woodside taught school before her marriage and is kindly remembered by former pupils. She was a kind and loving mother and a good neighbor. Her kind, gentle, refined manner won the love of her acquaintances and friends and her deeds of kindness and loving helpfulness will be remembered by all. She united with the Methodist Church in 1894. Her children came to see her a few weeks ago when she seemed to be failing and helped care for her through her last illness. All that loving hands could do was done in caring for Mrs. Woodside but she left her pain and suffering to join the fireside of her Father's Home above. She will be sadly missed by all her loved ones, friends and neighbors. Note: Burial was in Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
WOODSIDE, Mabel Belle (Reed) Mabel B. Woodside, 93, passed away on Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, at her home in rural Penokee, Ks. Born on Oct. 3, 1907, at Kearney, Nebr., she was the daughter of John Frank and Alta Mae ( Tatham) Reed. A longtime area resident and a homemaker, she married Marion Clemons " Clemie" Woodside on Dec. 24, 1927 in Kearney, Nebr. He died on March 8, 1964. She was a member of the Morland United Methodist Church. and she had been a member of the Rebekah Lodge and HDU. Mrs. Woodside is survived by three daughters; Gloria Thomas, Bogue, Ks.; Nina Dreiling, Penokee, Ks.; and Sandra White, Waverly, Ks; one sister, Madge Dickson of San Diego, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, 24 great grandcchildren, and 2 step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, her son, Keith, one granddaughter, Joan White; one grandson, Mark Thomas; one great granddaughter, Michell Wilding; five sisters, and two brothers. Funeral services for Mabel B. Woodside will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday Dec. 29, 2000 at the Morland United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Lenora South Cemetery, Lenora, Ks. [Source: Undated clipping from The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas). Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.
WOODSIDE, Marion Clemons "Clemie" The Life of Clemie Woodside Marion Clemie Woodside, son of Marion C. and Ida M. (Camren) Woodside, was born June 23, 1894, in Allodium Township north of Morland, Kansas, and departed this life on March 8, 1964, at the Trego County Hospital, WaKeeney, Kansas, at the age of 69 years, 8 months, and 15 days. He grew up in the community north of Morland, where he was born, and attended the Goshen school. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Lenora, Kansas. On December 24, 1927, he was united in marriage to Mabel Reed of Lexington, Nebraska. To this evening were born one son and three daughters: Keith, Gloria, Nina and Sandra. Clemie, as he was called, was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Mabel; his son, Keith of the home north of Morland; his three daughters: Gloria Thomas, Palco, Kansas, Nina Dreiling, Penokee, Kansas and Sandra White, Lenora, Kansas; four sisters, Glenna Hardman, Eckley, Colorado; Eva Hardman, Lenora, Kansas; and Bertha Craig, Booneville, Missouri; seven grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Casket bearers were Vern Bashford, Harold Naiman, Charles Minium, Vuel Minium, Wilbur Johnson and Alva Nelson. The songs, "Going Down the Valley", and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" were sung by Mrs. Ralph Kenworthy and Bob Rath accompanied by Gladys Born. Interment was in the Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
ZOHNER, Marjorie S. (Swank) Marjorie S. Zohner, 89, Penokee, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, at her home. She was born Sept. 6, 1915, in rural Lincoln County, to Charles and Emma Virginia (Joseph) Swank. She married Fred Zohner on June 3, 1936, in Norton. He died June 3, 1983. She was a farmer and homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Jane Brown, Wichita and Linda S. Zohner, Morris County; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard L. Swank. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Spencer-Stinemetz Chapel in Hill City; burial in South Star Cemetery, rural Graham County. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Graham County Public Library, Hill City. [Source: The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas), 20 Nov 2004. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.