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KENT, Edwin E. Graveside Services For Edwin Kent Graveside services for Edwin E. Kent were held Sunday afternoon in the Lenora South Cemetery with the W.F.W. in charge. L.E. Andrews was the officiating chaplain. Casket bearers were Bunnie Tyrrell, Frank Davis, Fred Nelson, Edward Nelson, Duane Born, and Francis Koel. The Cutting Funeral Home was in charge of the services. Edwin Elmer Kent was born June 17, 1918 to Goldie F. (Hines) and Guy E. Kent at Lenora, Kans., and passed on to eternity in Simbach, Germany, July 3, 1945 at the age of 27 years and 16 days. He attended Lenora schools and was active in all the school's activities. He also became very well liked as a city drayman and a citizen of Lenora. He entered the army October, 12, 1942, at Fort Logan, Colo. After becoming a truck driver he obtained the rating of corporal. Edwin was united in marriage October 17, 1942, to Miss Helen Paugh of Lenora. To this union one son was born. Surviving were his wife, Helen, son, Alvin Leroy, his parents, and two brothers, Charles and Kenneth, of Norton. At the time of his death a brother, Charles, also was in the service. Charles was killed in a truck accident a short time ago. A host of other relatives and friends mourn his passing. [Source: Lenora Cemetery Association (Lenora, Kansas) records.]
KESSLER, Larry R. M/Sgt. Larry R. Kessler, 32, was killed Saturday, October 3 at Lajhes Field, Azores. Larry was a member of a local band that was playing at the NCO club. With a guitar in his right hand, he reached for a microphone with his left hand and due to short in the equipment, a circuit was completed through his body, bringing instantaneous death. Larry was a career Air Force man with 14 years of service. He was born January 22, 1938 in Lenora, Kansas, the son of Dale and Sally (Gunn) Kessler. He attended Lenora Schools through his freshman year and graduated from Greenfield, Missouri high school. He entered the Air Force after graduation and was making it his career. He was married to Myrna Demmitt on February 16, 1958 at Greenfield, Missouri. He had been stationed on Iwo Jima, several years in Sherman, Texas, England and Omaha, Nebraska. He had been stationed in the Azores for about four years. Larry had completed several years of college credit while in the service. He is survived by his wife Myrna, formerly of Greenfield, three daughters, Katherine, 10, Patricia 9 and Lorrie, 1; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Dale Kessler, Lenora; two brothers, Jerry Kessler, Logan and Ronnie Kessler and wife Janice and their two children, of Salina; his parents-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Delbert Demmitt of Golden City, Missouri; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ben (Gunn) David of Norton and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Goldie Kessler of Lenora. He is also survived by several aunts and uncles and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in the Congregational Church in Lenora with burial in the Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
KINTIGH, Jay Felmley Jay Felmley Kintigh, son of E. E. and Maggie Kintigh, aged two years, ten days. The subject of this notice died May 17, 1891, from the effect of a snake bite in the left hand only two days previous. Though strong effort was made to save the life. The funeral took place at the residence and interment in the Maple Grove Cemetery in presence of a large number of sympathizing neighbors and friends. Services were conducted by Elders M. Lichty and G. M. Throne. [Source: Norton Champion (Norton, Kansas), May 21, 1891.]
KOBLER, Darryl Darryl Kobler Killed In Plane Wreck In California Lt. (JG) Darryl F. Kobler, 25-year-old Navy flier from Hays, Kansas, was killed Monday when his jet fighter crashed at sea a few minutes after he took off from Miramar Naval Air Station. Lieut. Kobler was on what was supposed to be a 40-minute training flight. Coast Guard patrol boats found his body, a life jacket and the wreckage of his plane 11 miles west of Catalina Island. The air station said it lost radio contact with him 18 minutes after he took off but he gave no indication of being in trouble. Daryl's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kobler, live at 2307 Main St. in Hays. Mrs. Kobler is the former Charlotte Cutting, Lenora. The Koblers had four sons, Dean, Daryl, Gilbert and Ardon. Funeral Services will be held Thursday afternoon from the First Methodist Church in Hays. Burial will be in the Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: The Lenora News (Lenora, Kansas), 1 February 1961.]
KOEL, Mary Margaret (Eaton) Mary Margaret Koel, daughter of Albert Nathan and Sara (Miller) Eaton, was born January 30, 1922 in Portis, Kansas and passed away at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas on May 23, 1995 at the age of 73 years, 3 months and 23 days. She grew to womanhood in Lenora and attended the Lenora Grade School. On December 29, 1941 Mary and Walter H. "Buzz" Koel were united in marriage in New Almelo, Kansas. They made their home in various places from 1948 to 1952 working in road construction. In 1959 they moved to Lenora where they owned and operated the Lenora grocery store from 1968 until their retirement in 1994. They moved to Norton in August 1994. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Almelo, ; the V.F.W. Auxiliary; various other clubs and she enjoyed handiwork and stuffed animals. Survivors include: her husband, Buzz, of the home in Norton; two daughters and their husbands, Barbara and Eldon Wright, Norton, Kansas and Dianna Koel and Carl Fitzgerald, Long Beach, California; two sons, Richard and his wife, Debra Koel, Colby, Kansas and Ronald Koel, Denver, Colorado; one brother, James Eaton, Seattle, Washington; two sisters, Allie Reynolds, New Jersey and Elizabeth Remmert, Manhattan, Kansas; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Henry, Paul, Ed and Ralph; three sisters, Laura, Delores and Claudine and one granddaughter, Mary Pauline. Funeral information: Enfield Funeral Home Norton, Kansas Thursday, May 25, 1995 - 2:00 p.m. Interment: Lenora South Cemetery, Lenora, Kansas [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
LAKE, David E. David E. Lake, died at his home in this city on Monday, funeral on Tuesday conducted by Reverend Pierce. The deceased was born in New York, January 20, 1825. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Rundell, who lives near Almena. [Source: Norton Champion (Norton, Kansas), Feb. 26, 1887.]
LARREAU, Louisa M. (Higgins) Death came around midnight on June 14, 1972 to Louisa M. Larreau at the Andbe Home, Norton, Kansas. She was the only daughter of George W. and Mary C. Higgins and was born on June 24, 1878 in Strasburg, Gentry County, Missouri, and would of been 94 years in another 10 days. They came in a covered wagon from Missouri when she was a small child, the family homesteaded near Logan, Kansas. Here she attended the rural school and then the family moved to near Prairie View, where she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to Albert Schesser of Prairie View on November 25, 1894, they started housekeeping on a farm in Grant Township where she raised her family of 8 children. Her husband died November 24, 1911. She was a devoted Christian mother, enduring many hardships and disappointments. She never remarried until her family was grown. In 1938 she remarried to Henry Larreau and he died in 1959. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the W. S. C. S. Survivors are: 3 sons, John, Horton, Kansas; Jasper, Johnstown, Colo.; Laurence, Oceanside, Calif. 4 Daughters: Mrs. Richard (Florence) Shewmaker; Mrs. Oliver (Margaret) Krauss, Lenora, Kansas; Mrs. Jap (Naomi) Ford, Greeley, Colo,; Mrs. Lenora Whisenand, Sylmar, Calif.; 41 grandchildren; 133 great grandchildren; 62 great great grandchildren. One half sister Edna Morresy, Allen Park, Mich., and many other relatives. She was predeceased by her parents, husbands, one son Albert, five brothers: Dan, Laurence, Ray, George and Guy; two grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral information: Scott-Brantley Funeral Home, Norton, Kansas Sunday, June 18, 1971 -- 2:00 P.M. Interment: Mt. Olive Cemetery, Norton County, Kansas [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
LAWLIS, Gary Thomas Gary Thomas Lawlis, 27, Waukegan, Il., former Norton resident, died June 5, 1976 at the Lakeside Veterans Hospital, in Chicago. Gary was born August 8, 1947, in Norton, the son of Dr. Thomas Lawlis and Francis Barbo Lawlis. He attended Lenora and Norton grade schools and graduated from Norton Community High School in 1965. He attended Kansas State University in Manhattan with one year of service with the U.S. Marines in 1967-1968, graduating from K-State in 1970. He married Cathy Smith of Norton in 1969 at Lenora. They have one daughter, Cassandra. At the time of his death, Gary was Director of Regulatory Affairs for Scientific Products, a division of American Hospital Supply Corp and Vice-President of the American Hospital Supply Corp. Credit Union. He was currently attending the Advanced Management Institute at Lake Forest, Ill. for his master's degree. He is survived by his wife, Cathy and daughter, Cassandra of the home; his mother, Mrs. Francis Lathrop, Norton; his parents-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Crusen Smith, Norton; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ron Mullinax, Norton and many friends. He was predeceased by his father, Dr. Lawlis, and his step father, Dr. Wm M. Lathrop. [Source: Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
LAWLIS, Thomas Sheridan Thomas Sheridan Lawlis, D.D.S., was born on a farm near Lenora, Kansas, November 29, 1922, and passed to this earthly life at the Quinter hospital, Quinter, Kansas; on it may 21, 1952, at the age of 29 years, 5 months and 22 days. He spent his early life in the region of his birth, where he attended the rule grade school and graduated from the Lenora Rural High School. Dr. Thomas did two years of college work at Kansas State College, Manhattan, after which he spent two years teaching in the grade school at Lenora. He then completed two years of pre-medical work at the University of Wichita, Kansas. He completed a four-year course at the University of Kansas City School of Dentistry. While at college, Dr. Lawlis participated in many school activities. He was one of ten from the class of '51 to be chosen "Who's Who" in American Universities and Colleges. From September 1, 1951, to January 1, 1952, he was a member of the faculty of the Kansas City School of Dentistry. On January 19, 1952, he opened a dental office in Quinter, Kansas, and practice his profession until he became ill in March. On June 4, 1944, he was united in marriage with Miss Frances Marie Barbo of Lenora. They are the parents of one son, Gary Thomas. He leaves to grieve his passing his wife, Frances, and his little son, Gary Thomas. Other close relatives or his father, R. A. Lawlis; Kansas City, Missouri; his sister, Mrs. Mary Miller of Topeka; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Wright of Lenora; and his parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Barbo, of Lenora. His mother died in 1934. Dr. Lawlis was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 181, Lenora; and Order of the Eastern Star No. to 96, Lenora; Xi-Psi-Phi fraternity, at Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 23, at 2:00 p.m. from the Congregational Christian Church at Lenora, with Rev. J. A. McKeenan officiating. Organ music was played by Mrs. Virgil Hager, and floral tributes were arranged by Mrs. Orville Alsdorf and Mrs. Carl Gibson, in terminal was in the Lenora South Cemetery with graveside services conducted by the Masonic Lodge. Serving as casket bearers were Thomas Costello, Dr. Lester A. Smith, Karl Haferland, Carl Gibson, all of Lenora; Chester Larson and Ralph La_man of Quinter. [Source: Unknown newspaper clipping. Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard.]
LEHMAN, Adin Floyd *Adin F. Lehman Funeral Services Friday at 2:00 p.m.* Adin F. Lehman, 73, passed away Tuesday night at the Norton County Hospital. Funeral services will be Friday at 2: 00 p.m. at the Methodist church. Survivors include his wife, Lela, of the home, two sons: Captain Carl Lehman of Lowry A.F.B. Colorado and Craig Lehman of the K.U. Medical Center. The Cutting Eckhart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will appear in another issue. [Source: The Lenora News (Lenora, Kansas), April 27, 1966. Contributed by Bev Sidman.] Adin Floyd Lehman was born in Humboldt, Kansas, April 8, 1893 and passed away at the Norton County Hospital on April 26, 1977 after a year's illness at the age of 73 years and 18 days. He attended Emporia State Teachers College, earning the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Later he attended the University of Chicago for five quarters for advanced educational work. He served as principal or superintendent of schools for nearly 40 years in 6 different Kansas school systems, retiring in 1963. He was a member of various educational organizations, the Blue Lodge of Lenora, and was a thirty-second degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of Minza Shrine at Pittsburg, Kansas. He was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church. Besides his wife, Mrs. Lela Lehman of Lenora, Kansas, his survivors include two sons: Dr. Carl Lehman, Captain, USAF of Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, Colorado and Craig Lehman, a student at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Services for Mr. Lehman were conducted Friday, April 29, 1966 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lenora Methodist Church with the Rev. J. Oscar Brown in charge. Mrs. Frame Belden was the organist. Burial followed in the Lenora South Cemetery where the Lenora Masonic Lodge conducted graveside services. Waymen Delp acted as Lecturer. The casket bearers were Alva Nelson, Koester Arnold, Albert Georgeson, Bill Heitman, John Niehaus and Gene David. The Cutting-Eckhart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. [Source: The Lenora News (Lenora, Kansas), May 4, 1966. Contributed by Bev Sidman.]
LEIDIG, Clifford William Clifford William Leidig, son of Mack and Frances (Edinborough) Leidig was born December 7, 1914 in Lenora, Kansas and passed away in Phillipsburg, Ks on March 31, 1992, at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 24 days. He grew to manhood in Lenora and attended the Lenora grade and high schools. On July 27, 1942, he married Hazel I. Arasmith in Norton. They made their home in Lenora until 1951 when they moved to Norton. In 1971, they moved to Logan before moving to Cunningham, Kansas in 1976. He later moved to Phillipsburg and Almena. Mrs. Leidig passed away December 26, 1980. He was a member of the Norton Church of God. He greatly enjoyed his faithful companion, Pete. Survivors include: three sons, Riley and wife Bonnie Leidig, Phillipsburg, Darryl and wife Pam Leidig, Newton, and Douglas Leidig, Phillipsburg; two daughters and their husbands, Lucinda and Randall Smith, Udall, Ks and Nancy Sheldon and Larry Lay, Douglass, Ks; one brother and his wife, Louis and Norma Leidig, Wichita, Ks; two sisters, Leora Carman, Dresden, Ks and Evelyn and husband, Bernard Lemon, Lenora, Ks; nine grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Hazel. [Source: Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
LEIDIG, Norma L. (Shrader) ABILENE -- Norma L. Leidig, 76, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008. She was born July 8, 1932, in Ottawa, to Ivan L. and Florence H. (Colony) Shrader. She was preceded in death by a son, Roger. Survivors include her husband, Louis; daughters, Susan Leidig, Yankton, S.D., Karen Wolford, Abilene, and Janet Wehrle, Lawrence; brother, Richard Shrader, Wichita; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in Lenora Cemetery, Lenora, followed by family greeting friends at 3 p.m. at Lenora Community Center. Memorials may be made to Humane Society in her name, in care of Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd St., Abilene 67410. [Source: The Salina Journal (Salina, Kansas), undated obituary clipping.]
LEIN, Sarah Catherine (Vaughn) Sarah Catherine Vaughn was born at Crab Orchard, Virginia Sept 1, 1849, passed from life at Lenora, Ks., May 16, 1916 aged 66 yrs 8mos 15 days. She moved with her parents from Virginia to Kentucky and thence to Illinois and from there to Iowa, then leaving her parents went to Omaha, Nebr., where she married J. V. Lein Oct 23, 1867. To this union was born six children, four girls and two boys, five of whom with the husband survive her. They are; Mrs. Margaret Salladay of Hill City, Ks.; Mrs. Mary Reeves, St. Joseph, Mo.; John of St. Joseph; Clarence E. of Atchison, Ks., and Mrs. Myrtle Sage of Conception Junction, Mo., Mrs. Emma Hardman died Aug 19, 1902. She also leaves one brother, Joseph Vaughn of Savannah, Mo.; and a sister Mrs. Lucky Wilken of St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Lein moved from Omaha to Savannah, Mo., where they resided until the spring of 1885 when following the call of the west they came to Graham County, Ks., homesteading near Prairie Dell where they resided until the 1st day of March 1914 when they left the old homestead and came to Lenora, Ks., which has since been their home. [Researcher's note: Margaret's husband was Volday Wadsworth Salladay and Emma's husband was Thomas Logan Hardman, all of Graham County, Kansas.) [Source: Undated obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
LESTER, Martha Martha, wife of Joseph H. Lester, died Oct. 10, 1891. Born in David County, Iowa, Feb. 6, 1848. She was a member of the Christian Church. Married Feb. 27, 1872, was the mother of five children, eldest Ellis, aged 18, youngest 13 months, buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lenora. Note: Pleasant Hill was the original name of Lenora South Cemetery. [Source: Norton Champion (Norton, Kansas), October 29, 1891.]
LINDEN, Mary Ellen Funeral Card of Mary Ellen Linden Born: April 1, 1887 Allison, Kansas Died: Jan. 20, 1966 New Almelo, Kansas Rosary Service: Sunday, January 23, 1966, 8:00 p.m. Auditorium, New Almelo, Kansas Requiem High Mass: Monday, January 23, 1966, 10:00 a.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, New Almelo, Kansas Clergy: Rev. William Killian Casket Bearers: A. M. Hickert, Francis Otter, Howard Long, Al Hickert, Louis Randolph, Alfred Mindrup Interment: St. Joseph Cemetery Arrangements by: Cutting-Eckhart Funeral Home, Lenora, Kansas [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
LOFGREEN, Ada Blanch (Porter) Funeral services Saturday for Ada Lofgreen Ada Blanche Lofgreen, Norton, died Feb. 16 at the Andbe Home at the age of 96. Services will be held Saturday, Feb 19, 2 p.m. at Endfield Funeral Home, Norton, with Roger Hasselquist officiating. Interment will be in the Norton Cemetery. Memorials have been established to the Christian Church or the Andbe Home. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 3 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to service time. She was born March 29, 1897 at Oronaque, the daughter of Jacob Garmon and Nancy Adeline McMullen Porter. She grew to womanhood in that community, attended Dist. #40 school and graduated from Norton High School in 1915. She married Burdge Lofgreen Nov. 9 1915 at Oberlin. They made their home in Fruita, Colo. Before moving to the Lofgreen family farm on the Kansas-Nebraska State line. They moved to Beaver City Neb in 1945. Burdge passed away in 1989 . She then moved to the Norton Manor. She was a member of the Christian Church and the OES in Beaver City. Survivors include three sons, Dr. Victor E. Lofgreen, Hastings, Neb.; Volney and wife Mary Lofgreen, Grand Island, Neb. And Denzel and wife Ruth Lofgreen, Norton. 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; other relatives and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, 10 brothers, three sisters and one great-grandchild. Submitters note: Well known as Blanch, she was actually predeceased by 9 brothers and was the last surviving child of 13. [Source: Norton Daily Telegraph (Norton, Kansas), 16 December 1985. Submitted by D. Lofgreen.]
LOGFREEN, Victor Eugene Services here on Friday for Dr. Victor Lofgreen Dr. Victor Eugene Lofgreen, D.D.S., Hastings Nebr, former Norton (KS) community resident, died July 26 at his home at the age of 79. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 30, at Enfield Funeral Home in Norton with Jeff Nielsen officiating. Volney Lofgreen will give the Eulogy. Interment will be in the Norton Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the Mary Lanning Hospice, Hastings, Neb. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Victor was born November 7, 1919 in Norton, the son of Burdge and Ada Blanch Porter Lofgreen. He grew to manhood in the Norton community, attended Dry Creek Rural grade school and graduated from Norton High School. He served as a pilot during World War II, flying the Burma Hump in the Air Transport Command. Following the war he graduated from the University of Nebraska with his doctorate degree in Dentistry. He married Phyllis Ann Miler and to this union six children were born. He made is home in Lincoln, Neb. Where he practiced dentistry for 20 years, and then moved to Hastings where he practiced for 21 years. On June 15, 1996 Victor and Mary Jane Trusdale Duis were married in Lincoln, and made their home in Hastings. He was a member of the American Dental Association, the Association of Institutional Dentistry, the American Legion and the V.F.W. He taught Periodontal Dentistry at the University of Nebraska and Dental Hygiene at the Central Community College in Hastings. He also greatly enjoyed flying and was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Young Eagles Flight Group. Survivors include: his wife, Mary Jane Lofgreen of the home in Hastings; six children and their families; two step children and families; two brothers, Volney and wife Mary Lofgreen of Grand Island, Neb and Denzel and wife Ruth Lofgreen of Norton.; eight grandchildren, four step grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Submitters notes: Names of living children have been deleted. After the war, Victor graduated from Kearney State Teacher�s College (now University of Nebraska at Kearney) with a degree in Science Education, before attending the University of Nebraska School of Dentistry. [Source: Norton Daily Telegraph (Norton, Kansas), July 28, 1999. Submitted by D. Lofgreen.]
LOWE, Sarah Elizabeth (Scott) Sarah Elizabeth Scott Lowe was born in Nobel County, Ohio Jan 29, 1854. Died at her home near Gradan, Graham County, Ks., Sept 20, 1917 at the age of 63 yrs 3 mos 22 das. When 12 yrs of age she with her parents moved to Putnam Co., Mo. She was united in marriage to Elonza Lowe Mar 7, 1880 at Graysville, Mo. Settled in their home near Gradan, Ks., Aug 1902. During the early period of her life she was converted and united with the Baptist Church at Graysville, Mo., and after coming to Graham County united with the M. E. Church at Gradan. She had lived a true and faithful follower of Christ, a true Christian character, aiding the poor and needy, caring for and comforting the sick and afflicted, loving and loved by all who knew her. A kind loving wife, a true mother to the boys she raised from infancy and whom she loved so much. After 10 weeks of sickness and suffering "which she so patiently bore", she was called to God, who giveth and taketh and doeth all things well and in whom she so trusted. She leaves to mourn her loss a kind and loving husband; the nephew whom she reared as an own son; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Livezey of Jamestown, Ks.; Mrs. Linnie Speak of Unionville, Mo.; one brother, Frank Scott of Unionville, Mo.; a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors who will sadly miss this good woman. Funeral services were conducted at Allison Church, interment in the Allison cemetery. [Source: Undated obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
MARSH, Barton Edwards In Memory Of Barton Edwards Marsh Born October 9, 1880 Boggstown, Indiana Died August 2, 1973 Norton, Kansas Service: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 5, 1973 Congregational Church, Almena, Kansas Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Almena, Kansas Graveside services: IOOF Lodge No. 347 [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
MASDEN, Joseph E. Joseph E. Masden, son of Hugh and Rose (Burroughs) Masden, was born January 9, 1911, in Lenora, Kansas and passed away at the Norton County Hospital in Norton,Kansas, on May 15, 2000, at the age of 89 years, 4 months and 6 days. He grew to manhood in Lenora and attended rural grade school. He served in the armed forces during World War II. He married Elizabeth Strickland on March 2, 1948, in Almena, Kansas. They made their home in Lenora where he worked for the railroad. Lorriane Elizabeth Masden passed away April 30, 1974. Joe was a member of the Lenora Church of God and the Harmonson-Redd American Leigon Post #63. Survivors include: one son, Bill Masden, Norton, Kansas; two daughters, Betty Masden, Lakeside, Arizona and Vickie and husband, Norman Wendel, Dows, Iowa; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three brothers and one sister. [Source: Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
MAXWELL, Francis Former Norton Resident Dies Francis Maxwell of Cheyenne, Wyo., former Norton resident, died Friday morning at Cheyenne. Mr. Maxwell suffered a stroke while enroute to his home from work and lived but a short time. He was employed as a tower supervisor with the Union Pacific Railroad in Cheyenne. Funeral services and burial will probably be in Cheyenne, the Maxwell home for many years. Mr. Maxwell was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andy Maxwell of Dellvale and Norton. His grandparents were among the first homesteaders here. Mr. Maxwell is survived by his wife, Elvina and one sister, Mrs. Leeta Maxwell Bancroft. He was predeceased by his parents and one sister. They are buried at Norton Cemetery. News of Mr. Maxwell�s death was received by Mrs. Ida M. Walker, a close friend of the family. Submitters notes: Francis Maxwell�s first wife was Carrie Samina Porter of Dellvale, and they were divorced after 1930. Neither Francis Nor "Mina" had children. [Source: Norton Daily Telegraph (Norton, Kansas), March 7, 1959. Submitted by D. Lofgreen.]
MAXWELL, Samina "Mina" (Porter) Services Saturday for Mina Maxwell (Porter) Samina "Mina" Maxwell, Norton, died March 14 at the Norton County Hospital at the age of 90. Services will be held Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m. at the Enfield Funeral Home, Norton, with Darel Boston officiating. Interment will be in the Oronoque Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the Christian Church. Friends may call at the Funeral Home Friday until service time. Mina was born Nov 4, 1894 at Oronoque, the daughter of Jacob Graham* and Nancy Adeline McMullen Porter. She grew to womanhood in that community, attended District 40 grade school and graduated from Norton High School with the class of 1914. She taught school at Oronoque before her marriage. She was united in marriage to Francis Maxwell in Norton in 1916. Following their marriage they made their home in Cheyenne, Wyo. She later was employed in Washington, D.C. with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In 1967 she retired and moved back to Norton. Submitters note: Samina's father was Jacob Garman (not Graham) Porter. She was the 11th of 13 children of Jacob and Addie Porter. Survived by sister, Ada Blanch Porter Lofgreen of Norton. [Source: Norton Daily Telegraph* (Norton, Kansas), 16 December 1985. Submitted by D. Lofgreen.]
McMANIS, John Every business in town was closed to show him [John McManis] respect and one of the largest concourses of friends that was ever in Lenora followed the remains to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery were laid to rest. [Note: Pleasant Hill was the original name of Lenora South Cemetery.] [Source: Clipping from unknown newspaper, Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
McMULLEN, Cecil Cecil McMullen, well-known and highly respected former businessman, city official, U.S. Postmaster and farmer in Norton died today, December 10, at the Norton County Hospital at the age of 78. Services will be held at 10 a.m. at the Enfield Funeral Home with Darel Boston Officiating. The Norton 100F Lodge will conduct graveside services at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Norton Cemetery with military graveside services by the Harmonson-Redd American Legion Post #63. Memorials have been established to the Norton Christian Church and the Andbe Home. Cecil James Wilson McMullen was born May 2, 1907 in Harper County, Okla. The son of Frank and Lina Ethel Wilson McMullen. The family moved to Norton in 1916. Cecil attended the Norton schools and graduated from NCHS in 1926. He attended and graduated from Kansas State College, Manhattan, with an electrical engineering degree in 1930. He was a member of the Reserve Officers Training class. He was united in marriage with Margareta CeDoris Conard at Norton on August 6, 1938. In World War II he entered the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant. While in service he studied at MIT and Harvard Universities. He received his honorable discharge in June 1946. He was City Engineer in Norton until later becoming the Norton Co-op service station manager. He later served as Postmaster at the Norton Post Office for a number of years until retiring on June 19, 1973. He entered the Andbe Home in July of this year. Cecil was a member of the Norton Christian Church. He served on the Credit Union Board, the Extension Council Board, the Norton County Co-op Board. He was a Boy Scout Leader, a Community 4-H Leader and served on the 4-H Building Board. Cecil also served from 1946-1976 as a Norton City fireman. He was a supporter of the Norton County Fair where he served as Poultry and Fair Produce Superintendent for a number of years. He served with the Army National Guard and was called into active duty in 1961 during the Cuban Crisis. He was a member of the Norton 100F Lodge No.157 and the Norton Rebekah Lodge No 342. Survivors include his wife, CeDoris, of the home; two sons and three daughters, and their families; two sisters-in-law, Helen McMullen, Norton and Geraldine McMullen, Rancho Mirhee, Calif. He was predeceased by his parents, one sister, Carmel Lockard; two brothers. Fa? and Daniel; and one grandson. [Source: Norton Daily Telegraph (Norton, Kansas), Dec. 10, 1985. Submitted by D. Lofgreen.]
McNEIVE, Thomas A. Funeral card of Thomas A. McNeive Born: October 20, 1906, Delia, Kansas Died: November 27, 1977, Norton, Kansas Services: 10:00 a.m., November 30, 1977 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Densmore, Kansas Clergy: Father Larry Grennan, Father Bill Surmeier, and Father Al Brungardt Organist: Mrs. Gale Lohrmeyer Soloist: Mrs. Marcus Kemper Casket Bearers: Michael Lough, Larry Lough, Timothy Lough, Conard O'Connor, Timothy O'Connor and Shane Brady Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Densmore, Kansas Arrangements: Enfield-Eckhart Funeral Home, Norton, Kansas [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
MITTAN, Mrs. James Mrs. James Mittan died early this morning at her home east of Norton. [Source: Unknown Norton County newspaper clipping, May 22, 1924.]
MITTAN, Mrs. Peter R. Mrs. Peter R. Mittan died at her home east of Norton on Wednesday, April 5, in her 79th year. The funeral was held at the Christian Church on Friday and the remains buried in the Norton Cemetery. The Mittans came to Norton County in 1862 and with the exception of a short absence east have resided here ever since. The old lady had been ill for several weeks before her death, from complications of old age. She leaves a husband, two daughters and two sons who all live hereabout. [Source: Norton Courier (Norton, Kansas), April 13, 1905.]
MOORE, George Funeral Card of George Moore Born: September 3, 1903 Downs, Kansas Died: December 1, 1961 Pleasanton, Kansas Services: Methodist Church, Lenora, Kansas December 3, 1961, 2:00 p.m. Clergy: Rev. Roger O. Shanks of Gove, Kansas and Rev. William Stroud of Lenora, Kansas Singers: Craig Hubert, Steve Suchsland, Donna Adams, Eileen Suchsland Accompanist: Marlys Hubert Casket Bearers: Lester Stephen, Otis Sproul, Louis Harting, Eldon Claar, Sam Williams, Jim Williams Interment: Lenora South Cemetery Arrangements by: Cuttings Funeral Home [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
MOORE, Mrs. W. V. B. Mrs. W. V. B. Moore died on Tuesday night at her home in Leota Township, aged about thirty. The funeral will occur today at Oronoque. Mrs. Moore leaves a husband and eight children. The writer was a neighbor of the deceased for four years and her many good deeds and kind neighborly acts will long attach her memory sacred to those fortunate to meet her. She has seen her share of misfortunate and was fully contented to approach the haven of rest in which she had faith and hope. [Source: Norton Champion (Norton, Kansas), March 12, 1891.]
MOYE, Duey R. Duey R. Moye Dies From Injuries Received In Accident Duey R. Moye, 65, of south of Lenora, died at 5:30 Saturday morning, June 2, in the Graham County Hospital, as a result of injuries received in an accident Friday afternoon at the Hill City Sale Barn. According to reports Duey had backed a truck load of cattle to the chute at the sale barn and stepped out of the cab to see about the alignment of the truck, according to E. O. Johnson, of near Hill City, a witness to the accident. Another truckload of cattle, in a truck driven by Riley Best, a nephew of Mr. Moye, backed into him, pinning him between the two vehicles. A doctor and an ambulance were called and Duey was rushed to the hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10:30 from the Lenora Congregational Church with Rev. John R. Becker in charge. Lenora Lodge No. 181 A.F. & A.M. held graveside service. Arrangements were by Cutting Funeral Home. Casket bearers were Vernon Hisey, Leonard Holloway, Albert Georgeson, DeLane Olson, Leonard Clydesdale and Chester Bangle. Music was furnished by the Misses Minnie and Phyllis Bangle. Organist was Mrs. Virgil Hager. Interment was in the south cemetery. Obituary Duey Ray Moye was born April 30, 1891 in Osborne County, Kansas, the son of Mr. And Mrs. J. Walter Moye. At the age of 11 he moved with his parents to Norton County. Here he attended public schools during his adolescent years. He was associated with his father in the oil business during his early manhood years. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1918 and served in England during World War I. He was united in marriage on April 5, 1919 to Miss Rosetta Born to which union one daughter Nelda was born. After his marriage the newlyweds moved to a farm home in Graham County where they have farmed and resided up to the present time. Duey was a man who loved to be a good neighbor. His kindness and goodness to his fellowman will live in memory by all who came to know his gracious spirit. He was active in the Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. 181 and had received his 25 year pin several years ago. He was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and three times had served as Worthy Patron. He had been active in the American Legion. He was a member of the First Congregational Christian Church and an active and conscientious churchman, serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and in many other ways bringing his friendly spirit to bear upon the Life of his Church. He was called to his eternal home Saturday morning. His family, neighbors and friends found it hard to accept the fact that Duey had been accidentally hurt in a cattle loading operation the day before and there was hope that he would recover but early Saturday he grew weaker and his spirit moved out and beyond our line of vision. His loved ones who remain are his wife Rosetta, his daughter, Nelda and son in law Ray Shoemaker and granddaughter Rose Mary Shoemaker, three sisters, Mrs. Rosetta Whippie, Lebanon, Missouri; Mrs. Mabel McClintock, Van Buren, Missouri; Mrs. Ardin Cleland, Grande Pass, Oregon, one sister-in-law Mrs. Frances Moye Spohrer, Lenora, Kansas. [Source: The Lenora News (Lenora, Kansas), 6 June 1956.]
MULLINAX, Ada Laura (McKim) Ada Laura Mullinax, daughter of John and Laura Botts Mckim, was born in a sod house, southeast of Lenora, Kansas on November 22, 1902 and passed away at the Norton County Hospital on September 3, 1975 at the age of 72 years, 9 months and 10 days. Ada attended Rural Lenora Grade and High School, graduating with the class of 1922. On November 11, 1940 at Oil City, Louisiana, she was united in marriage to John Edgar Mullinax. Following their marriage they have made Lenora their home for the last 30 years. Ada taught school at the Prairie Dell Rural School. She was a past member of the Lenora Chapter No. 296, Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by one son and his wife, Ron and Diane Mullinax and their two children, Mike and Mark, all of Norton; 2 sisters, Mrs. Inez Poage, WaKeeney, Kansas and Mrs. Maggie Rutherford, Christopher, Illinois. Other relatives and many friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Funeral information: United Parish Church, Lenora, Kansas Thursday, September 4, 1975 - 2:00 p.m. Clergy: Rev. Carl Kroenlein Casket Bearers: Dean Bowen, George Gibson, Richard Porter, John Van Diest, Bernard Mindrup, Bill Georgeson Interment: Lenora South Cemetery, Lenora, Kansas [Source: Funeral card, Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
NEAL, Henry Newton Henry Newton Neal, Lenora, died Wednesday April 4, 1979, at the Graham County Hospital at the age of 84. He had been a resident of Dawson Place in Hill City for the past 1 1/2 years. Services will be held Saturday April 7, at 10:30 a.s. in the United Parish Church in Lenora with Rev. Michael Obenauer officiating. Interment and Masonic Graveside services will be conducted in the Lenora South Cemetery. Friends may call at Spencer Chapel, Hill City from this eveing until service time. Henry was born Oct. 30, 1894, in Penokee, the son of Levi and Tryphena Crane Neal. He was married to Ruby Porter on May 17, 1916 at Paris, Illinois. He had his own stock company and he and his wife played in tent shows and auditoriums in this area for many years. In 1940, they located in Lenora where they owned and operated the Neal Theatre. Mrs. Neal died June 14, 1965. He was a member of the United Parish Church in Lenora, the Lenora A.F.& A.M. Masonic Lodge No. 181. He is survived by one son, Robert, Wichita; a brother, Enos, Montrose, Colorado; five grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. [Source: Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
NEAL, Ruby Pearl (Porter) Ruby Neal, daughter of George & Susan Porter was born September 18, 1895 at Brownville, Nebraska. She passed away Monday, June 14, 1965 at the Norton County Hospital after a lengthy illness. She lived as a small child at Brownville, later moving to Omaha, Nebraska, where she attended public school. She later lived in Onawa, Iowa, where she attended high school. She also attended St. Helena College at St. Helena, California. Ruby married May 17, 1916 to Henry Neal at Paris, Illinois. The Neals operated the Lenora Theatre for 28 years before their retirement. They also traveled throughout the country producing stage shows for the entertainment of many people. She was a member of the Lenora Congregational Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Portia Club and the HDU. She is survived by her husband, Henry of Lenora, one son, Robert of Wichita, one sister, Mrs. Frank Hufana of Norridge, Illinois, one half sister, Mrs. Rose Grey of Glencoe, Iowa, a daughter-in-law and four grandchildren. She is also survived by other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, six half-brothers and two half-sisters. Funeral information: Lenora Congregational Church Lenora, Kansas Wednesday, June 16, 1965, 2:00 p.m. Interment: Lenora South Cemetery, Lenora, Kansas Graveside services by: Lenora Chapter No. 296, OES [Source: Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
NIEHAUS, John Albert John Albert Niehaus, son of Henry and Adelade Bomhoff Niehaus, was born at Lenora, Kansas on November 26, 1899 and passed away at the Norton County Hospital on Sept 6, 1973 at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 10 days. John attended Lenora Grade and High School, with the exception of a brief time in the 1930's, he has been a life time resident of the Lenora community. John has been particularly close to the J. A. Schoen Family, having called their home his for the past 54 years. He had been employed in their farming operations during this time and was enjoyed as one of their family. John was a member of the Lenora Lodge No. 181 A.F. & A.M., the Lenora I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 439 and the United Parish Church. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Dora Gladman, Amarillo, Texas, and Mrs. Nora Volkel, Lenora, Kansas. Other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral information: United Parish Church Lenora, Kansas Saturday, Sept. 8, 1973 - 2:00 p.m. Interment: Lenora South Cemetery, Lenora, Kansas Graveside Services by: Lenora I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 439 [Source: Lenora Cemetery Association records.]
NUNNALLY, John Died - John Nunnally, of inflammation of the bowels. Mr. Nunnally was taken suddenly sick on Friday night last and by 6 o'clock Saturday morning death had relieved him of terrible suffering. The body was taken back to Jewell County by his wife where it will be interred in the family burial ground. [Source: The Norton Courier (Norton, Kansas), March 3, 1887.]
OLSON, Eugene Eugene Olson, 82, Thornton, Colorado, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. at Clear Creek Nursing Home, Westminister, Colorado. He was born July 19, 1926, in rural Lenora to George and Pearl (Henderson) Olson. He married Phyllis Irene Minium on September 18, 1949, in Morland. She preceded him in death, September 2, 1992. He was a mechanic. Survivors include two sons, William "Bill" Olson Bloomfield, NM and Robert Olson, Denver; a daughter Linda Volk, Thornton; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son and a daughter. Graveside services were at 9:00 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2009, at the Lenora South Cemetery. Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City handled the local arrangements. [Source: The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas), 2 February 2009.]