Lyon County, Kansas
Obituaries
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Thomas J. Deitrich was born in Burke county, Pa., November 19, 1839; died of cancer at his home, Detroit, Kan., April 28, 1906. He had been a patient sufferer for several years.
Mr. Deitrich was one of the early settlers of Kansas having come here with his father, Jacob Deitrich, in 1858. Mr. Dietrich served as a soldier in behalf of his country. Afterwards he returned to his native state and there married Jennie Siedler, who is left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband. To this union two children were born, a son Albert Jacob Deitrich, and a daughter, Mrs. Leah Winsler.
Mr. Deitrich lived an honest, upright life. He was a prosperous farmer, and leaves
a beautiful home for his family.
(Emporia Gazette ~ May 7, 1906)
Mrs. Leah Dietrich died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Soll Williams,
of old age. She was born in the year 1813 and leaves a son and daughter to mourn her death. Her son is Joe Dietrich,
a well-known cattle man of this town. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3:30 from the house.
(Emporia Gazette ~ August 27, 1903)
Arthur Denham, the young man who was so seriously injured on the Howard branch Friday morning, died Monday night between 1 and 2 o'clock. He never recovered consciousness after the accident. He suffered many internal injuries but would have recovered from them all except concussion of the brain. His skull was fractured and the injury was such that an operation was a hazardous undertaking. Up until Sunday evening, his pulse was regular and there was a faint hope for him, but at that time his heart began to flutter and became irregular, and he gradually became weaker until death came.
William Arthur Denham was born near Arvonia, Osage county, August 10, 1884. He came to Emporia with his parents five years ago, and has worked for the Santa Fe for three years, as section man and in the round house. He was a good workman and was being promoted. He was holding the position as fireman at the time of his death.
He leaves a mother, father, a brother, Guy,
and two sisters, Maggie and Mrs. Fred Horton.
(Emporia Weekly Gazette ~ July 21, 1904)
George DeMotte, who lived at No. 6 Oak street, died at 6 o'clock Saturday evening. He had lived in Emporia for twenty years, and was well known.
Mr. DeMotte was born in Greene county, Ill., April 5, 1847. He was married to Mary L. Hall at Matamore, Ill., in 1869. To this union ten children were born, five of whom, with the mother are dead. Those living are John E., William E., Charles S., Clyde E., and Emma. About on year ago Mr. DeMotte was married a second time to Mrs. Caroline Myers. Mr. DeMotte was one of the charter members of Grace M. E. church, and he did much to help in its foundation. He was trustee, class leader, treasurer, and janitor all at the same time.
When the Civil war broke out he enlisted as a private in Company A., Forty-first Illinois Volunteers, afterward consolidated with Company K, Fifty-third Illinois, serving in this capacity until the close of the war. He was in many of the heaviest engagements.
The funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock
Monday from the Grace M. E. church, conducted by Rev. E. J. Gardner. Interment was made at Maplewood.
(Emporia Gazette ~ October 10, 1907)
FUNERAL OF WILLIAM DAVIS
The body of William Davis, who died at the
Soldiers' Home in Leavenworth Thursday, was brought to Emporia Saturday and was taken to Neosho Rapids for interment.
The funeral was held yesterday at 4 o'clock, at the Methodist church, and was conducted by Rev. Patton. Interment
was made in the Neosho Rapids cemetery. Mr. Davis was a soldier in the Spanish-American war, and was 26 years
old. The cause of his death was consumption. He leaves his parents and other relatives, who live in Neosho Rapids.
(Emporia Gazette ~ June 7, 1909)