OBITUARIES
RENO COUNTY, KANSAS
WILLIS, ROBERT B.
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At his residence, in Haven, of old age, Robert B. Willis, aged 79 years, and 4 months.
Mr. Willis came to Kansas, from Eau Clair county, Wisconsin, about two years ago, and has been a good and respected citizen of Haven ever since his arrival. He moved into the village of Haven this summer were he died. He was the father of Mrs. Martha Cochran and leaves an aged wife also to mourn his death. The funeral was held at the Congregational church at 2 o'clock, March 23rd, and was attended by a large number of his old friends and acquaintances. The bereaved ones have the sincere sympathy of the entire community. May he rest in peace.
On Tuesday morning, March 22, 1887, at one o'clock a.m., of congestion of the lungs, Robbie, infant son of John U. and Elma Schoonover. Aged one year, four months and twenty-one days.
The death of little Robbie was very sad as it was so unexpected and the anxious watchers around his bed-side. He was a bright little boy and his parents and brother and sisters sustain an irretrievable loss in his early and untimely death. His mourners may feel assured that they have the sincere sympathy of their many friends throughout the length and breadth of Reno county. May little Robbie rest in peace. (Haven Independent Haven, Reno County, Kansas March 24, 1887 Page - 4 *** column - 3 submitted by Rose Stout)
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At his residence in Haven March 22, 1887, after a long protracted illness of heart trouble, Mr. Robert B. Willis. Aged 28 years, 2 months and 22 day.
Mr. Willis was born in Broadalbir, Fulton county, N.Y., in the year 1808, was married in 1830 to Eliza Thayor making at the time of his death over fifty-six years of married life. A few years after their marriage they both united with the Baptist church. In 1844 he moved to Delevan, Wis., from there to Marquette Co., and from there to Eau Claire Co. He spent twenty-seven years in Eau Claire and Chippewa counties, making about forty years in the State of Wisconsin. In 1884 he came to Reno county Kansas where he resided until his death. He was the youngest of twelve children only he of whom, a brother, survives him. He leaves an aged wife, three children and seven grandchildren. One son ___ Willis, Cooks Valley, Wis., one daughter at Fargo, D.T., and one at Haven, Kansas. The following line were sent him by his brother during his illness.
When the roll is called in Heaven
And the hosts all muster there,
I will take my place among them
And their joys and triumphs share.
Angels call the roll up yonder,
Luster day in Heaven proclaim.
Call the roll, and at the summons
Will answer to my name.
When the roll is called in Heaven
Will answer to my flame,
And come forward at the summonly
Inheritance to claim.
When the roll is called in Heaven
To the front I'll make my way
And be welcomed by the master
To the realms of endless day.
When the roll is called in Heaven
And the hosts shall muster there,
When the King bestows his mission
Oh! My brother will you be there!
(Haven Independent Haven, Reno County, Kansas March 31, 1887 page - 4 *** column - 3 submitted by Rose Stout)Death of Tommy Willison
"Little Tommy Willison is dead" was the sad news that was heralded through our streets, on Monday morning, which seemed to imbue every citizen of our little city with sorrow. Tommy needed only to be known to be loved, and he was a favorite with everyone. He was one of the brightest of his age that we ever knew and had become with many of us who were near neighbors, almost like one of our own family. His death, it seems hard to bear, he who only on Thursday before, attended school for his first day seemingly in as good health as usual, little did his parents and many fiend think that it would be also his last, but such it was. On Friday morning he complained of not feeling well, but no fears were entertained by the family until Saturday, when Dr. Lottridge was called, and on Sunday afternoon, Dr. Scott of Stafford for consultation, but the little sufferer continued to grow worse, notwithstanding kind friends stood around him administering to his every want, and on Monday morning at a early hour the soul took its flight to the other shore, where death and sorrow never enters. There it will await his beloved parents and friends. The parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow.
Quite a number of our citizens accompanied the remains to Hutchinson, where it was entered on Tuesday. (Sylvia Telephone Sylvia, Reno County, Kansas Saturday, June 16 1888 page - front *** column - 2 submitted by Rose Stout)
(Note: the obituary below is on the same page & in the same column as the above death notice)
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"It's a little grave but oh have care,
For many hopes are buried there.
And ye perhaps in coming years,
Will understand our sighs and tears,
How much of light, how much of pleasure,
Is buried with our little treasure."
At 5:50 Monday morning, June 11, 1888, Thomas Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Willison, died at the residence of his parents.
Tommy was but five years old on the 28th of March last. He came here one year ago last October with his parents from Kentucky. By his sweet winning ways he was soon loved by all who knew him. To some friends and neighbors he had almost become one of the family, and everyone will remember him by some bright remark they have heard him make, or by something they have seen him do.
His sickness commenced on last Thursday evening, and was thought by the family not to be anything serious at first, but on Saturday medical aid was called and all that kindly care could do and suggest was done by loving friends, who stood around his couch to avert the inevitable hour that awaits us all; but in vain. Slowly but surely the young life ebbed away until it vanished as the mist floats before the morning sun. But then the darkest hour is just before the day, and the gloom of death was but the entrance to the daylight of God.
To us who are left there is something inexpressibly sad in these young deaths; this drifting away of life so full of hope; but then they carry bright shadows to the other shore to welcome a glorious immortality. And so to the loved ones and friends we would like to say be faithful to Him who has said: "Suffer the children and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of heaven," and thus we may all be reunited. E.M.A.G. (Sylvia Telephone Sylvia, Reno County, Kansas Saturday, June 16, 1888 page - front *** column - 2 submitted by Rose Stout)Died
On Wednesday morning, Aug. 13, of spinal meningitis, Roy, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wilson, aged about 1 ½ years. (Arlington Enterprise Arlington, Reno County, Kansas Friday, August 15, 1890 page 3 *** column - 3 submitted by Rose Stout)Died
Wingert --- On Friday September 26, 1879, James Wingert, of congestive chills, age 18. (Hutchinson News (Weekly) Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas Thursday, October 2, 1879 page - 3 *** column - 3 submitted by Rose Stout)WOOD, EMMA LEE (MRS. JAMES H.)
Mrs. Emma Lee Wood was born in Baltimore county, Md., February 20, 1868, died at Turon, Kansas, June 5 1912, aged 43 years. On February 12, 1889, she was united in marriage to James H. Wood who survives her. For some fourteen years she has been a member of the Methodist church and the life she lived was always consistent with her profession. It was the writer's privilege to be personally acquainted with the deceased. One always felt comfortable in her presence. Her words were always guarded, and in speaking of others if she could not speak kindly she would not speak at all. For more than a year she has been a sufferer of cancer. Her suffering she bore patiently and with great Christian fortitude. She was perfectly resigned to the inevitable death, and for some weeks before God took her, she prayed to be with Him. All that physicians and kind ministrations could do for her were done, but in vain, to restore health. She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, James H. Wood; three brothers, Noah, Runyan, and John Lee; and two sisters, Mrs. Luther Hobbs and Miss Florence Lee; besides many friends who sorrow.
Services were held from their home, conducted by her former pastor, I. D. Harris, of Wichita. (Turon Weekly Press Tuon, Reno County, Kansas Thursday, June 27 1912 Page - front *** column - 2 submitted by Rose Stout)J. S. Woods Dead
Former Resident of This City Dies Suddenly in Texas
Word has been received here that J. S. Woods, a former resident of Hutchison, died at his home in Corpus Christi, Tex., last Wednesday night after a short illness.
J. S. Woods was born in Kirkwood, ILL., in 1850, and spent most of his life in Kansas and Illinois. He lived many years in Hutchinson where he was so well and favorably known. For twelve years he traveled over the state in commercial business. In 1902 he was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude E. Scott of Monmouth, In. A year and a half ago he came to Corpus Christi, Tex., where in his short stay he won a host of admirers and friends.
Two weeks ago he sold his property in the country and moved into the city. During the moving he over-exerted himself and brought on illness that after ten days of suffering ended in his death.
The funeral services will be held in the Presbyterian church on the arrival of the brother of Mrs. Woods, and the remains will be interred at home in Monmouth, ILL. This week.
He was a member of the Hutchinson lodge of K. of P. (The Hutchinson News Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas Tuesday, March 7, 1911 Page - 9 *** column - 7 submitted by Rose Stout)Where Death Has Been
Mr. Geo. Worthington, aged 69 years, died at his home, three miles east of Have, at 4 o'clock Sunday morning. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. O. T. Wattenbarger at the Baptist church Monday. Burial at the Priest cemetery.
Mr. Worthington has been a resident of this township for a number of years, and was a man who was much respected by all. He has suffered terribly for the past five years with Bright's disease and his death was not unexpected. The following, concerning his life, was handed us for publication.
Mr. Geo. Worthington was born Nov. 6th, 1827, in Berks county, Pa., died Jan. 3rd, 1897, aged 69 years, 1 month and 28 days. In 1879 he moved from Pennsylvania to Adair county, Iowa, from there to Reno county, Kansas, in 1886. He was married on May 16, 1850, to Sevilla Fry. He is the father of ten children; five girls and five boys, seven of whom are still living. The oldest son lives in Missouri; one son and one daughter in Iowa; one daughter in New Mexico; one daughter in Oklahoma; two sons at home, and one son and two daughter dead.
On May 5, 1849, he became a member of the Evangelical Lutheran church. (Haven Weekly Journal Haven, Reno County, Kansas
January 9, 1897 page - 3 *** column - 2 submitted by Rose Stout)YATES, THOMAS
Died ---- At his residence 1 mile south and 4 miles east of Haven, Friday morning, Feb. 26th, 1892, of la gripp. Thomas Yates, age 67 years, 4 months and 29 days.
The deceased was born in ILL. On July 27th, 1824, and on Nov. 9th, 1847 was married to Margaret Myers, to whom were born five children four boys an done girl, all of whom are living except the youngest son who died March 22, 1877, one of the boys now lives in Washington Co. Kan., and the other children live in McLean Co., ILL. Two of his sons were with him in his last sickness. Mr. Yates came to Kan., about seven years ago and settled on the place where he died. He was an industrious honest unassuming gentleman, one of those whom no one could say aught against. Not only respected but loved by all who knew him Funeral services were held in the Congregational church at Mt. Hope, Sunday morning, where a large number of sympathizing neighbors and friends gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed.
Mr. Yates was married three times, his first and second companions were both buried in ILL. Mrs. Yates, who lived with him until the death angel called him home, has no children. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. (Haven Independent Haven, Reno County, Kansas Thursday, March 3, 1892 page - 4 *** column - 3 submitted by Rose Stout)
Reno Tidings
Mr. T. J. Yates, of McLean ILL. and --- Yates of Washington Co. Kan. were here to attend their father, Thomas Yates funeral Sunday. (Haven Independent Haven, Reno County, Kansas Thursday, March 3, 1892 page - 4 *** column - 3 submitted by Rose Stout)S. B. Zimmerman Died
The Daily News, announced the death of Col, Zimmerman Monday. Judge Zimmerman has been one of the foremost men in Reno County, public affairs for many years; and was probate Judge of this county for nearly four terms. Many of the Judges friends in Haven mourn his loss. He died of consumption, aged about forty-five years. (Haven Independent Have, Reno County, Kansas Thursday, Jun 2, 1887 page - 4 *** column - 2 submitted by Rose Stout)Died: Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zonker Wednesday, Mar. 13th, 1889.(Sylvia Telephone Sylvia, Reno County, Kansas Friday, March 15, 1889 page - front *** column - 1 submitted by Rose Stout)
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