CATHCART, THOMAS M.
Thomas M. Cathcart, 84, died at his home in Winchester
Tuesday. He had been a resident of Winchester since 1868.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Agnes Cathcart; two daughters,
Mrs. Vida Linton, Denison, and Mrs. Cliff Harding, Iola; a son, Mark Cathcart, Lawrence; three brothers, R.J. Cathcart,
Denison; J.A. Cathcart, Seattle, Wash., and Elli Cathcart, Winchester, and five grandchildren.
The body will lie in state at the Hampton Funeral
Home till the funeral service, 2:30 Friday afternoon at the Reformed Presbyterian church, Winchester. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, October 23, 1947, transcribed by Jim Laird)
FLETCHER, REBECCA
HULL
Mrs. Rebecca Hull Fletcher of Denver, Colo., died
July 18, 1947, at the Denver General Hospital. She was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage while at work in the
State Income Tax Dept.
Rebecca was born at Boyle, Kansas, the daughter
of Laura and John Hull. She was a graduate of Winchester high school and taught three terms in Jefferson county
schools. She was married to Claire R. Fletcher of Winchester, Dec. 23, 1919.
To this union two children were born, Phylis Armstrong
of Cortez, Colo., and Barbara CLAIR of the home.
Besides the daughters she leaves to mourn her loss,
one grandson, four sisters, Mrs. Effie Stange, of Leavenworth, Mrs. Ida Gragg, of Oskaloosa, Mrs. Elizabeth Shugart
of Lansing, Mrs. Catherine Pynter of San Bernardino, Calif. and two brothers, Wm. J. Hull, of Sacremento, Calif.,
and Ralph Hull of Los Angeles, Calif., and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Olinger
Mortuary of Denver, conducted by Dr. Smith Erdman of th First Baptist church of which Rebecca was a member. Burial
was beside her husband, Claire at Sterling, Colo., who preceded her in death on Sept. 8, 1936. (The Oskaloosa Independent,
Thursday, July 24, 1947, transcribed by Jim Laird)
DAVIS, NANCY BELLE
Nancy Belle Davis, 81, died Monday at her home
in Oskaloosa. She had been a resident of Jefferrson County for 65 years. Her late husband, J.M. Davis operated
at hardware business and funeral home in Winchester for many years.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Nona Crosby of
Oskaloosa and Mrs. Nina Barrow of Topeka; two sons, Lewis Davis of Topeka, and Lester Davis of Bremerton, Wash.;
two sisters, Mrs. Dora Lilly, of Winchester, and Mrs. Elizabet Overly, of Fresno, Calif.; two brothers, Grant Pope
of Winchester, and Willis Pope of Topeka.
Funeral services were held yesterday at the Christian
church in Winchester at 2 o'clock p.m. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, November 13, 1947, transcribed by
Jim Laird)
PITTS, SUNIE
Mrs. Sunie Pitts, 88, long-time resident of the
Winchester community, died Sunday, April 18, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Scott Spackman, in Oskaloosa.
Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Clara
Roger and Mrs. Della Robinson of Valley Falls, and Mrs. Mildren Myers, Kansas City; a brother, P.T. Oliver, Comanche,
Texas; two sister, Mrs. P.J. Edmonds, Kansas City and Mrs. P.T. Braidwood, Weir.
Services were held at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday at the
Christian Church in Winchester. Rev. Zimmerman officiating. Burial was made in Wise cemetery. (The Oskaloosa Independent,
Thursday, April 29, 1948, transcribed by Jim Laird)
MYERS, SARAH
Mrs. Sarah Myers, 72, died at her home in Ozawkie
Tuesday night.
She was born in Valley Falls and lived there continously
until moving to Ozawkie five years ago.
She leaves her husband, John Myers; one son, Lelo
Myers, of the home, and two daughters, Mrs. Lottie Davis of Valley Falls, and Mrs. Dillie King, of Oskaloosa.
Funeral services will be held at the United Brethren
Church in Ozawkie Saturday at 2 p.m., with burial in Valley Falls cemetery. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday,
March 6, 1947, transcribed by Jim Laird)
RAINES, MARY AUGUSTA
(MRS. GEORGE)
Mrs. Geo. Raines Dies
Friends of Mrs. George Raines received word, Wednesday
evening, of her death at Stormont Hospital, Topeka, at 4:30 in the afternoon. Mrs. Raines had suffered a stroke
a week ago. The funeral service will be at the Penwell funeral home, Topeka Ave., on the 9th at 3:00 o'clock Friday.
Burial at Perry will be after 4 o'clock.
Rev. Earl O. Harbour will preach the funeral sermon.
(The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, April 11, 1946, transcribed by Jim Laird.
Mrs. Mary Augusta Raines, 74, died Wednesday afternoon,
April 10 in a Topeka hospital, following a week's illness.
She was born April 14, 1873, in Randolph, Ohio,
and came to Kansas as a young woman. After her marriage to George W. Raines, she lived in Perry and Oskaloosa,
until two years ago, when she and her husband came to Topeka to live with a daughter, Mrs. Harold Patterson of
Rt. 6.
Her daughter and husband are her only survivors.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon April
12, at 3:00 at the Penwell Funeral home in Topeka. Rev. E.Ol Harbour preached the funeral sermon. Burial was made
in the Perry Cemetery. (The Oskaloosa Independent, April 18, 1946, transcribed by Jim Laird)
OLVIS, W. E.
Had Been In Platte County 40 years
LEAVENWORTH.—(Special.) W. E. Olvis. one of the
pioneer settlers of Platte county. Mo., and one of Its wealthiest and most Influential farmers, is dead at the
home of his son-in-law, Frank Pitts, In East Leavenworth. Olvis died of a complication of diseases. He was about
60 years old and had lived in Platte county for the past forty years. (The Valley Falls, Jefferson County, Kansas,
January 17, 1902, page 2, submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer)
STEWART, JOHN MRS.
The wife of John Stewart, Esq., east of town, died
very suddenly last Saturday. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church, Monday and were very largely attended.
(The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, January 2, 1875, transcribed by Jim Laird)
WARD, ANTHONY A.
Died Friday, April 17, 1874 at Topeka Mr. Anthony
A. Ward, aged 61 years.
Mr. Ward was probably the oldest white settler
of Kansas who has continually lived in the State. He having moved to this territory in 1841, being then connected
with the Indian agency. He leaves a most estimable family who have our sincere sympathy in their bereavement. (The
Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, April 25, 1874, transcribed by Jim Laird)
WILLIAMS, JOHN
Died March 26, 1874 at Clyde, Caly Co., Ks., of
brain fever, and paralysis, Mr. John Williams, son of Rev. Dr. Williams of Rock Creek, this county aged 22 years.
Mr. W. was on his way to Jewell county when taken
ill. His body was brought to Meriden, his former home, and interred. He was highly respected and funeral was largely
attended. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, April 11, 1874, transcribed by Jim Laird)
CARTER, HARRIET
Died about two o'clock on Friday morning, March
13, 1874, at her residence four miles west of town, Harriet Carter, wife of Thomas Carter, 69 years of age.
Mrs. Carter was an early settler in this county
at this place and had many warm friends. She died in full hope of a better hereafter; and has gone from labor and
suffering to reward and fruition. (The Oskaloosa Indpendent, Saturday, March 21, 1874, transcribed by Jim Laird)
STANDIFORD, THOMAS
Died March 13th, 1874, at his residence near Edgerton,
Platte Co., Mo., Thomas Standiford, aged 60 years, 4 months, and 13 days. Mr. S. who was the father and John Standiford
of this place was a Christian man and died with full faith in his Saviour and a bright hope of a better life beyond.
(The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, March 21, 1874, transcribed by Jim Laird)
OWENS, HENRY
Died recently at the residence of his son, Wm.
Owens, in Oregon, Col. Henry Owens, formerly of this place, but for some time past residing at Silver Lake, Shawnee
Co., this state.
Col. Owens and lady went to Oregon last Fall, to
visit their son and daughter and other friends. He was enjoying good health up to the time he was taken sick. He
lived only eight hours from the time he was first taken with a chill. Was buried with Masonic honors.
Col. Owens came to this state from Iowa in 1855.
He espoused the Free State cause, and worked manfully for the cause nearest his heart. He was a member of the first
Free State Territorital Legislature. Thus, one by one, the early pioneers are passing away. (The Oskaloosa Independent,
Saturday, February 14, 1874, transcribed by Jim Laird)
CHARLTON, HENRY
Died Wednesday, December 31, 1873, of paralysis,
Mr. Henry Charlton, aged 54 years. Funeral services at the M. E. church tomorrow, (Thursday) at 10 a.m. (The Oskaloosa
Independent, Saturday, January 3, 1874, transcribed by Jim Laird)
HALL, J. MRS.
Died Sunday, December 28, 1873, of apoplexy, Mrs.
J. Hall, Sr., of this township, aged 74 years.
Mother Hall was in her usual health when she retired
Saturday night. her son and his wife had been spending the evening with her and she had been calling up events
that had occurred in her early life, seeming in better spirits than usual. Sabbath morning Mr. Hall arose and made
the fire and Mrs. H. stayed up in bed with the intention of arising, when she suddenly exclaimed: "Oh my head!"
and asked for camphor, but immediately fell back in the bed perfectly insensible and remained so until she breathed
her last that evening at 7 p.m. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, January 3, 1874, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BUCKMASTER, MARY
Died January 28, 1874, Mary wife of dr. Henry Buckmaster,
in the 66th year of her age. Funeral services at the residence of Dr. Hogeboom tomorrow (Friday) Jan. 30th at one
o'clock p.m.
Deceased was born in old Philadelphia in 1908 and
removed to Ohio with her parents when young. She was married to Dr. Henry Buckmaster on Christmas Day, 1832, and
came to Kansas soon after it was open for settlement. She had been a constant invalid and sufferer for the last
13 years; and although at times, her sufferings have been almost unendurable, yet through all these years she has
borne them with uncomplaining fortitude and forbearance. And though at the time of her death she was not a member
of any visibile church, she has always exhibited and professed an unfaltering faith in the salvation of Christ
and died in the full assurance of her favor with God. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, January 31, 1874, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
POLAN, J. W.
We learn that Mr. J. W. Polan, photographic artist,
formerly of this place and three other young men, were burned to death in a hotel at Warrensburg, Mo., a few nights
ago. It is supposed they were all smothered by smoke and heat before the flames reached them. This is terrible!
and the many friends of Mr. Poland will be deelpy pained at this intelligence and the sad termination of his life.
(The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, December 6, 1873, transcribed by Jim Laird)
KIPP, JANE
Died Tuesday, February 11, 1873 at the residence
of her son, Judge J. L. Wiliams, of this place, Mrs. Jane Kipp, aged 75 years. She was born in Berwickshire, Scotland,
emigrated to Canada in 1843, where she resided until December 25, 1872, when the Judge brought her to Kansas. She
was a member of the Presbyterian church lived a Christian life and died in hope of a glorious immortality. We extend
to the bereaved family our hearty sympathies in this their sad bereavement at so early a day after taking up their
residence among us. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, February 15, 1873, transcribed by Jim Laird)
HURLEY, CHILD
Fatal Accident - On Thursday of last week a three
year old child of Mr. Thos. Hurley, living about three miles southwest of Osawkee, pushed a chair up to the well
curb, climbed upon it and was looking down at the water when it lost its balance and fell into the well. Alarm
was given by some of the children playing in the yard, but the child was dead when taken out. (The Oskaloosa Independent,
Saturday, February 15, 1873, transcribed by Jim Laird)
LEAMING, EDWIN CHRISTOPHER
Died December 17, 1872 near Union City, Mo., at
the residence of his parents, H. R. and Harriet Leaming, Edwin Christopher Leaming, aged 22 years, 6 months and
24 days. He was born at May's Landing, N. J., May 23, 1850 and at the age of ten removed with his parents to Oskaloosa,
Kansas and at the age of 17 to Missouri. His death was tranquil and peaceful though he suffered much with inflammation
of the stomach and bowel of which he died. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, January 25, 1873, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
SMITH, ELIZABETH
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, formerly of this place daughter
of Mrs. Sarah A. bell, died at Ottawa about two weeks since, very suddenly, of heart disease. (The Oskaloosa Independent,
Saturday, December 7, 1872, transcribed by Jim Laird)
WOODHEAD, HARRIET
Died at the resdience of Mrs. Harriet Woodhead,
in Union township, of lung fever, Dec. 1st, 1872, Lillie May Woodhead, aged four years. This is the third death
in Mrs. Woodhead's house since July, two of her own children and Capt. Morley's child. She has our full sympathy
in this deep afflictions and bereavement. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, December 7, 1872, transcribed by
Jim Laird)
CHAPMAN, NELSON
Sudden death - On last Friday evening about dusk,
Mr. Nelson Chapman, a prominent citizen of this township and twice county commissioner of Jefferson county, while
out feeding his stock, died very suddenly. mrs. Chapman was a little distance from him, and heard him call as if
in distress; "Mother," the name by which he designated his wife, and hastening to him, found him leaning
against the fence, as if to hold himself up. She threw her arms around him, calling to two gentlemen passing by
at the time and with their assistance he was taken to the house. But life was extinct. mr. Chapman was an excellent
citizen, a good nieghbor, a kind husband and father, and his loss will be most sensibly felt in the community.
We deeply sympathize with the bereaved family upon whom this sudden blow falls so heavily. May He who cares for
all be their friend. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, October 26, 1872, transcribed by Jim Laird)
DEWEY, DON ALONZO
Died October 22, 1872 at 3 p.m. of fluz, after
an illness of ten days, don Alonzo Dewey, of Osawkee, Kansas, aged 69 yrs., 8 mos., and nine days. (The Oskaloosa
Independent, Saturday, November 2, 1872, transcribed by Jim Laird)
SMITH, SARAH MRS.
Died on the 19th of Sept. 1872, at her residence
in Oskaloosa Jefferson Co., Ks., Mrs. Sarah Smith, wife of J. D. Smith, aged 64 years. The deceased was from Chenango
Co., N.Y., and had been a resident of this county for 6 years. She was rendered helpless by a stroke of paralysis
and her illness was protracted and painful, but endured with Christian patience. She was a member of the Presbyterian
church of this place, and a very estimable Christian lady. In her death her children have lost an excellent mother,
her husband a good wife, and the community a good citizen. She gave good evidence that her death was one of peace
and hope. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, September 28, 1872, transcribed by Jim Laird)
WELLMAN, FRANK
Mr. Frank Wellman, brother of ex-Commissioner Wellman,
died at his residence in Sarcoxie township, the first of this week. He leaves a large family unprovided for who
have the sympathy of the community. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, January 16, 1875, transcribed by Jim
Laird)
LILLY, FRANK
Died on Friday, June 13th, 1873, Mr. Frank Lilly,
at his residence in Jefferson Township, of consumption, after a lingering illness, in full prospect of a better
life.
Mr. Lilly had been a Universalist in belief all
his life up to within a few weeks of his death, when he became deeply concerned about his future welfare, and while
his niece was praying for him, he experienced a change of heart, and for three weeks enjoyed a full hope of a blissful
immortality. Just previous to departing, he called his family around him, conversed with them of the future, told
of his bright hope and requested them to meet him in heaven, saying to his wife that he would be the first to greet
her there.
Thus passed away a good neighbor, a kind husband
and father and a good citizen. He had some bad counsel in his last illness but in spite of it came to the light
and was made to rejoice, passing away in great peace. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, June 21, 1873, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
SMITH, MARY
Mrs. Smith, formerly Mrs. Mary Coy, was who stricken
with paralysis some time ago, died this Thursday noon, after a lingering and painful illness. (The Oskaloosa Independent,
Saturday, September 21, 1872, transcribed by Jim Laird)
TEDRICK, ANNIE ELLEN
Died on Saturday night, the 14th inst., after a
brief illness, Annie Ellen, daughter of J. K. and ?. L. Tedrick, aged 6 years and 6 months. Annie was a bright
little girl and her loss will be severely felt by the parents as she was an only child. We deeply sympathize with
them, but Annie is in a brighter and pure climes than any earth affords. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday,
September 21, 1872, transcribed by Jim Laird)
NEWHOUSE, MARGARET
Margaret Newhouse died on last Tuesday at the residence
of her son, David Newhouse, of this place, aged 82 years. For some time her mind and reason have been clouded,
but in the days of other years her testimony as a Christian was clear and she has doubtless gone from the shadows
of earth to the brightness of heaven. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, August 10, 1872, transcribed by Jim
Laird)
LEAK, T. J. MRS.
We regret to laern of the death of Mrs. Leak, wife
of Rev. T. J. Leak of Atchison. Mr. L. died at that city on last Sundy morning the 4th inst., about four o'clock.
Mrs. Leak was an amiable and excellent Christian woman, whom to know was to esteem. Bro. Leak has suffered an irreparable
loss. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, August 10, 1872, transcribed by Jim Laird)
OWENS, ALFRED E.
Died March 5th, 1872, of brain fever, Alfred E.,
twin son of W. C. and H. A. Owens, age 2 years, 5 mos., and 22 days. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, March
9, 1872, transcribed by Jim Laird)
DOUGHTY, JOSEPH
Joseph Doughty, an old and respected citizen of
the southern part of this county, died on Tuesday, and was buried on Wednesday by his Masonic brethren. He was
59 years of age, had been a member of the M. E. Church for 35 years, and a minister of the gospel most of that
time, a portion of which was spent in the itinerancy. His life was an epistle, and it was no hardship to preach
the funeral of such a man. His quiet spirit is doubtless with the "ransomed of the Lord" on "Mount
Zion" above. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, October 21, 1871, transcribed by Jim Laird)
TILLOTSON, ORA
Died in Oskaloosa, Kansas, September 9th, 1871,
ora Tillotson,a ged 14 years, 11 months, 25 days.
Although cut off in the flower of her life, when
the messenger came she was ready and willing to go. Life had its charms and many and dear were the friends she
left behind, but death had no terrosr; no evil forebodings of the future chilled her last moments. She leaves two
affectionate brothers and sisters, who will miss her words of hope and love; and a dear mother who watched over
her sick bed as a guardian angel; but alas! was powerless to save. (The Oskaloosa Indpendent, Saturday, September
16, 1871, transcribed by Jim Laird)
SHRADER, CLARA
Died on Saturday, the 2d inst., Clara, daughter
of Levi and Vic Shrader, aged about one year. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, September 9, 1871, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
WALL, J. M.
Died Mr. J. M. Wall, of this place, died on last
Thursday night, and was taken to leavenworth for interment. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, September 9,
1871, transcribed by Jim Laird)
COWAN, A. M. MRS.
With painful regret we learn of the daeth of Mrs.
A. M. Cowan, of Grasshopper Falls. She was a most estimable lady, an ornament to her sex and to society and an
unaffected Christian. The Doctor's loss is irreparable. May the good Father and the divine Comforter sustain him
in his bereavement. (The Oskaloosa Independence, Saturday, July 1, 1871, transcribed by Jim Laird)
SWAIN, MARY
Died.:--On Tuesday, May 30, 1871, at the residence
of her father in this place, Mrs. Mary Swain, only daughter of Rev. J.O. Roberts, aged 25 years, 2 months, and
27 days.
A few weeks ago, Mr. W.B. Swain, the husband of
the deceased, was drowned suddenly in Cedar creek, near G. Falls, and now the widow and child are stricken down
in a day, and taken from the scenes and ties of earth to the invisible world. The circle was borken here, but we
trust is re-united beyond the sorrows of time. When but a child Mrs. Swain found acceptance with a Saviour and
united with the church of which she ever after remained an acceptable member, and for months past had been devoted
and prayerful. She is doubtless with the Crucified in Paradise. Mother and child in one coffin lie beside the husband
and father awaiting the call of the acrhangel's trump. May the blessed Comforter be preciously near to the stricken
ones left below, whose loss time and earth can never restore or recompense. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday,
June 3, 1871, transcribed by Jim Laird)
CONWELL, ELIZABETH
Died.--On Tuesday afternoon, the 16th of May, 1871,
Mrs. Elizabeth Conwell, aged 90 years, 7 months and 3 days.
Mrs. Conwell was the oldest woman in Jefferson
county, according to the census of 1870. She has been a resident of this place for about twelve years; living most
of the time with her son, Mr. L. B. Conwell. She was a Christian, lived in the enjoyment of the mystical union
with Christ which He characterized as the new birth, and has gone from the age of earth to the youth of heaven.
As a "ripe shock of corn" she has been gathered into the garner of her Lord. She has a model of patience,
and bore the infirmities of age with meekness, wishing to be a burden to none. Toward the close of her career,
she sometimes prayed for deliverance, and desired to "depart from the body," to be released from the
pains of mortality, and rest with the Lord. She is now at home in her Father's house. (The Oskaloosa Independent,
Saturday, May 20, 1871, transcribed by Jim Laird)
STEVENS, LOVISA
Died on Wednesday, March 29th, 1871 at Wetmore,
Kan., Lovisa, wife of C. K. Stevens. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, April 15, 1871, transcribed by Jim Laird)
CARTER, INA
Died near this place, March 7th, 1871, Ina, daughter
of E. L. and M. Carter, aged 3 years, 6 mos., and 25 days. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, March 11, 1871,
transcribed by Jim Laird)
LANE, ROSA A.
Died on Tuesday, February 28, 1871 in Osawkee township,
four miles west of this place, after an illness of but a few hours, Mrs. Rosa A. Lane, aged 21 years.
She was born in Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, her
maiden name being Goff. She was married to W. D. Lane in December 1868. In April 1870 they came to Kansas; and
now she has gone to the spirit world leaving a bereaved husband to mourn his irreparable loss. May Heaven be with
him to comfort. The husband and wife were highly esteemed in the neighborhood where they resided and her death
is universally mourned. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, March 4, 1871, transcribed by Jim Laird)
HAUCK, ELIZABETH
Mrs. Elizabeth Hauck, 70, died Sunday evening at
her home in Valley Falls.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dale Carmean
of Topeka and Mrs. A. P. Davies of Valley Falls, a sister, Mrs. Ruby Topper of Great Bend, a brother, John Burkert,
of Valley Falls; and three grandchildren, Betty Gail Carmean of Topeka and Margaret Elizabeth and Patricia Louise
Davies of Valley Falls. (The Oskaloosa Times, Thursday, September 18, 1947, transcribed by Jim Laird)
ALLEN, NANCY
Mrs. Nancy Allen, of Leavenworth, died at 10:30
Saturday morning at St. John's Hospital, where she had been a patient for the past three weeks.
Mrs. Allen was born in Clinton County, Mo., June
3, 1853, and lived in Missouri until 1898, when she was married to Frank Allen. They moved to Oskaloosa in Jefferson
County where she lived until 1941, when she came to Leavenworth. Mr. Allen died in 1932.
Surviving her area daughter, Mrs. Madge Vendel,
with whom she has been making her home; several nieces and nephews; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Monday
afternoon at the Sexton Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Roy Brady, pastor of the First Methodist Church officiating.
Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery at Oskaloosa. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, February 5, 1948, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
LOHMAN, CARL FREDERICK
Carl Frederick Lohman, 61, formerly of Oskaloosa,
died Friday, February 28 in San Francisco, Calif. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Kate Morrow and a brother, Herman
Lohman of Topeka. The body is expected to arrive today at the Hampton Funeral Home in Oskaloosa. Service probably
Friday and interment in Pleasant View Cemetery. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, March 6, 1947, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
McCLENNY, ELLEN
Died.--Jan. 10th, 1871, Ellen, wife of John McClenny,
at his residence near Grasshopper Falls, Kansas, aged 32 years.
Sister McClenny was born in Huntingdon Co., Ind.;
moved to Kansas in 1850; was converted the first of January, 1869, and joined the M.C. Church soon after. She lived
in the full enjoyment of religion--was a good wife and kind mother. A few minutes before she died, she called her
husband and five children to her bedside with unusual fervor for them; after she had presented them by to the Great
Shepherd, she said, "There now you will be cared for." She died in the full assurance of faith in Christ.
J.A. Simpson, Pastor, Gr. Falls, Feb. 4th, 1871.
(The Oskaloosa Independent, Saturday, February 18, 1871, transcribed by Jim Laird)
MERTON, HORACE
Died in Union Township, Jefferson Co., Tuesday,
December 27th, Horace Merton, only child of Arthur H. and Hattie B. Brown, aged one month and 12 days. (The Oskaloosa
Independent, Saturday, January 11, 1871, transcribed by Jim Laird)
PYLE, J. FORD
Sad and Fatal Casualty!
Man Killed.
On last Monday Mr. J. Ford Pyle, residing some seven miles south of town, on Buck Creek, went into the timber to
do some chopping and felled a tree which lodged upon another. He then cut off a four feet stick from the butt of
the tree he had fallen, designing to dislodge it and bring it to the ground. But when the log was cut off the tree
fell in such a manner as to entangle Mr. Pyle and bring him under it. His legs were both broken and crushed just
below the thighs, and the scalp removed from the top of his head. It is supposed the skull was fractured, and that
death was immediate. When help came he was found under the tree, which had to be cut away in order to release his
body from under it.
He leaves a wife and for small children, who depended
upon him for support. They are objects of Christian sympathy and humanity.
Mr. Pyle was formerly a resident of this place.
He served three years in the war faithfully, and his widow and children should feel that they have the sympathy
of his countrymen. He was a man of steady habits, but, we believe, not a professing Christian. How true the declaration
that "in the midst of life we are in death." On New Year's Day Mr. P. had as good prospects for a long
life as any of our readers, perhaps, of his age; but how soon and unexpectedly cut down. (The Oskaloosa Independent,
Saturday, January 7, 1871, transcribed by Jim Laird)
HAMPTON, WILLIAM
NELSON
A son, William Nelson Hampton, born Thursday, November
fourth, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hampton, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, died the following Monday. Mrs. Hampton was
returned to her home Tuesday and here a brief service was conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Drew Hammond. Burial
in a local cemetery. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, November 11, 1948, transcribed by Jim Laird)
ROACH, JOHN MRS.
Mrs. Hundley's Mother dies
Funeral services for Mrs. John Roach, Sr., were
held at 3:00 o'clock, November 10. Lowemont, Kansas with the Reverend John Hodge in charge.
Mrs. Roach was the mother of Mrs. Vernon Hundley.
(The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, November 11, 1948, transcribed by Jim Laird)
GIBSON, WM. E. MRS.
Mrs. Wm. E. Gibson died Sunday morning in a Kansas
City hospital, after six weeks acute illness. She was taken to a Topeka hospital, thence removed to Kansas City,
where an operation on last Saturday revealed a brain tumor lying too deep for surgery. Mrs. Gibson died the following
morning.
Funeral services was held Wednesday afternoon at
Presbyterian church, Rev. W. P. Thompson officiating. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, September 18, 1947,
transcribed by Jim Laird)
COURTNEY, ALBERT
O.
A. O. Courtney, 78, died Monday at Cushing hospital.
Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at the Sexton Chapel, Leavenworth. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, October 23, 1947,
transcribed by Jim Laird)
STEPHENS, BILLY
Billie Stephens Dies of Accident Injuries
Billy Stephens, son of Gladys Wellman Stephens
and husband Fred Stephens of Kansas City, Mo., a grand nephew of E. E. & Bert Casbier and Mrs. Alexander of
Oskaloosa died Sunday at General hospital from injuries received in a motorcycle auto accident. Funeral tomorrow,
Friday 11, a.m. at Newcomers, Kansas City, interment at Park Cemetery, Topeka at 2:30. (The Oskaloosa Independent,
Thursday, October 2, 1947, transcribed by Jim Laird)
ABBOTT, CHARLES
HOWARD
Charles Howard Abbott, son of George and Mary Abbott
was born Aug. 31, 1873 near Ozawkie, Kan., and passed away in Ozawkie, March 4, 1947 at the age of 73 years.
He was united in marriage with Miss Pearl Owen
April 21, 1908. To this union was born one child, a daughter Mrs. Raymond Bigham.
Mrs. Abbott passed away, Sept. 12, 1934, Mr. Abbott
united with the United Brethren church when he was 18 years old.
He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Bigham; one
brother, Elmer Abbott, one sister, Mrs. Bert Metzger, and three grandchildren, all of Ozawkie, also nieces and
nephews.
The funeral service was held at the Evangelical
United Brethren church in Ozawkie, Friday, March 7, and burial was in the Meriden cemetery. Rev. L. A. Stone was
the officiating minister. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, March 20, 1947, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BLISS, CHARLIE
"Uncle Charlie" Bliss, who passed his
97th birthday on the7th of November, passed away Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Elsie Morrison, Kansas
City.
The funeral was held at Oskaloosa Methodist church
this afternoon.
He was this community's oldest citizen, had resided
on the farm in Lone Tree neighborhood 67 years. His wife died two years ago this month. (The Oskaloosa Independent,
Thursday, December 19, 1946, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BURNETT, DIXON
Dixon Burnett, 85 years of age, died Monday afternoon
at his home in Burlingame. He is survived by five daughters, one of whom is Mrs. Luliceas Swing of Ozawkie. Other
survivors are two sons and one brother. Funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon, at Burlingame and burial
was made in the Burlingame cemetery. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, January 15, 1948)
SHAW, E. D.
E. D. Shaw of Sarcoxie township died Tuesday morning.
Funeral at Rumsey's today, Thursday at 1:30. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, June 26, 1947, transcribed by
Jim Laird)
WILHELM, ELLA
Ella Wilhelm Dies
Winchester Star notes the death at Methodist Home,
Topeka, of Ella Wilhelm, widow of Jas. Wilhelm, who died in 1932. Funeral service was held at Washington Ave. Methodist
Church, Kansas City, Kansas. She was a resident of Winchester in early life. She is survived by four sons and two
daughters, and by a sister and brother who are known to Independent readers. Mrs. Geo. Wilhelm and Mr. David J.
Smith, both of Kansas City. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, October 14, 1948, transcribed by Jim Laird)
PLOTZ, ERIC W.
Eric W. Plotz, of Topeka, died suddenly visiting
at the home of a son, Rexin Plotz in Madison, N. J. Mrs. Plotz was formerly Miss Eva Smith of Grantville. Funeral
service and burial took place in Madison. (the Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, January 16, 1947, transcribed by
Jim Laird)
BROWN, FRED M.
Mr. Fred M. Brown, son of Frank Brown, died of
a heart attack, Thursday at his home in Lawrence. Funeral service was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Rumsey Funeral Home and burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Relatives from Oskaloosa who attended were Mrs.
Becky Burns, Mrs. George Brown, and MIss Bessie Brown.
The Brown family were residents of Oskaloosa some
years ago. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, October 7, 1948, transcribed by Jim Laird)
ALLISON, GEO. M.
Geo. M. Allison was born near Ozawkie, Kas., Aug.
22, 1871 and passed away in an Atchison hospital, Nov. 26, 1946, at the age of 75 years. His first wife died about
38 years ago. He is survived by his second wife of the home and a son Roy Allison of Topeka, Kans. A stepson Alva
Eshom in Texas a stepdaughter Eva Anno of Wakarusa, Kans.
The funeral service was held in Ozawkie conducted
by Rev. L. A. Stone, assisted by Rev. Guy Bramell. Burial was in Ozawkie cemetery. A quartet composed of Mrs. Marian
Steffey, Mrs. Murna Stember, Rev. Guy Brammell and Wallace Griffits, sang. Mrs. edith egner was the pianist. (The
Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday, December 5, 1946, transcribed by Jim Laird)
MOON, GILBERT W.
Gilbert W. Moon, was born in Wyandotte County,
Kansas, June 10, 1890, and died May 14, 1948 at the age of 57 years. He served in World War I. He spent most of
his life farming south of Ozawkie until the last few years when he had to retire because of ill health.
He has been making his home with a nephew, A. L.
Hendrix of Topeka where he passed away.
Mr. Moon is survived by his mother, Mrs. Viola
Moon of Ozawkie, three sisters, Mrs. J. P. Hendrix of Ozawkie, Mrs. Iva Melvin, and Mrs. Tim Morgan of Kansas city;
one brother, Jess Moon of Ozawkie; nine nephews and two nieces. Funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the home south of Ozawkie and burial was made in Ozawkie cemetery. (The Oskaloosa Independent, Thursday,
May 20, 1948, transcribed by Jim Laird)
