SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
OBITS
BAILEY, MARY A.
Mrs. Mary A. bailey, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, 114 North Van Buren Street. The funeral was held last evening from the residence. The body will be sent to Butte, Mont., for burial. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, November 7, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Mrs. L. R. Berry, died yestreday morning at her home in Garfield Place, North Topeka. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, November 10, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
George Fosner Blackman, formerly of Topeka, Kan., died October 24, in Oketo, Kan., of pneumonia. Burial in Oketo Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Wednesday, November 6, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Iva Enid Brown, died at the home of her sister, of tuberculosis. The body was taken to Ozawkie for burial. Miss Brown was 14 years old and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Brown of Lawrence, who survives her. She is also survived by two sisters and two brothers, one brother being in France with the colors. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Wednesday, November 6, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Warren Irving Brummitt, age 18, son of Mrs. L. W. Brummitt, died at St. Luke's hospital, Denver, Colo., on November 5. Body will be brought to Topeka for interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 8, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Thomas L. Campbell, aged 41 died yesterday at his home, 207 The Drive. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, November 10, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Myron Child, age 84, died Tuesday in a local hospital. He was an old settler and had been employed by the Santa Fe for about forty years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. May Heaton of Redmonds Beach, Cal., and Mrs. Dottie Strube of waterloo, Ia., a niece, Mrs. Minnie Hearndon, a daughter-in-law, Mr. John M. Child, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Charlotte Cates, all of Topeka, six grandchildren, Miss Julia Heaton, Redmonds Beach, Cal., Frank, Thelma and Ralph Edwards, of Waterloo, Ia., and Marie and Dorothy Child of Topeka. The funeral will be held from Penwell's chapel at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, November 7, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of James J. Coburn, who died Friday evening in a local hospital will be held this morning from Bomgardner's chapel at 10:30 o'clock. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Monday, November 4, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Mrs. Lucella Cromer, of 710 West Sixth Street, received word yesterday of the death from pneumonia of her youngest son, Luther V. Cromer. He enlisted in the navy June 1, 1918, and since July has been stationed at Pniflac Gironde, France, and the naval air station in Killingholm, England. His death occurred, October 26. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, November 10, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Mrs. Carrie Cross, age 76, 306 West Eighth avenue, died yesterday afternoon in a local hospital. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, November 7, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Virgil Day, age 27, died in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday. The funeral will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from Penwell's chapel. Burial in Mt. Auburn cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, November 7, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Virgil Day died in Kansas City, November 4. The funeral will be held from Penwell's chapel at 10 o'clock, Thursday morning. Burial in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Wednesday, November 6, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Ethel Dean, who died Sunday in St. Paul, Minn., will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Stonestreet's chapel. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, November 7, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Miss Elizabeth Douglass, died yesterday at Lyndon, Kan. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from Penwell's chapel. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Wednesday, November 6, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Funeral services for Ray Dummer, 38, who died Thursday at a local hospital will be held at the Lecompton cemetery, where burial will take place at 2 o'clock Sunday. The body will lie in state at Penwell's chapel Saturday afternoon and evening. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, November 9, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Ray Drummer, who died Thursday in a local hospital will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Lecompton cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, November 10, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Cornelius H. Foley, aged 66, died yesterday at his home, 424 Chandler street. He is survived by his widow, five daughters and one son. Funearl announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, November 9, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Cornelius H. Foley, who died Friday at his home, 424 Chandler street, will be held this morning at 9 o'clock from the Church of Assumption. Burial inMt. Calvary cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, November 10, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Daniel E. George, who died a few days ago in Los Angeles, Cal., will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Penwell's chapel. The services will be in charge of Masonic Lodge No. 17. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. Mr. George was an engineer on the Santa Fe for more than thirty years. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 1, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Daniel E. George, who died a few days ago in Los Angeles, Cal., will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from Penwell's chapel. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Saturday, November 2, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Henry Grabe, age 68, 321 Van Buren street, died yesterday morning in a local hospital. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from Shellabarger's chapel. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 1, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Alfro Hickey, aged 14, died of pneumonia yesterday afternoon at his home, 623 Chandler street. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 1, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Alfro Hickey, age 14, died Wednesday afternoon at his home, 623 Chandler street. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock from Penwell's chapel. Burial in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Saturday, November 2, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Cecil C. Huggins who died Thursday will be held this afternoon from Penwell's chapel. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Monday, November 4, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
James Kellner, age 13, died yesterday morning at his home in Silver Lake. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Silver Lake Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, November 10, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
E. E. Marshall, aged 57 died yesterday at his home, 900 West Street. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. (The Topeka State Hospital, Monday, November 11, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
John Leo Marhsall, age 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marhsall, 1601 West Street, died Tuesday at St. Mary's colege, where he was a member of the S. A. T. C. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, November 7, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of John Leo Marshall, who died Tuesday night at St. Mary's college will be held Sunday from the Holy name church. The funeral has been delayed, awaiting the arrival of the father, Joseph Marshall from Ft. Mifflis, Pa. The remains will be at the residence of the family, 1601 West Sreet, Saturday afternoon and evening. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 8, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Mrs. Lula McAdoo died Thursday in Junction City, Kan. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from Stonestreet's chapel at 2 o'clock. The service will be in charge of the Daughters of Liberty. Burial will be in Topeka Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Saturday, November 2, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Nina Beatrice McCarter died at her home, Nineteenth and Chandler streets, yesterday morning. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence, the body will be sent to Garnett for burial. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 1, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
McCay - Knowlton McCay, age 17, died yesterday morning at his home, 325 Polk Street. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka State Hospital, Monday, November 11, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Jack McDonald will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence, 157 Oakland Avenue. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Wednesday, November 6, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Wallace McKnight a former Topeka boy, died in Kansas City of pneumonia following an attack of Spanish influenza. He was 28 years old and lived in Topeka until a few years ago moving to Kansas City. He had been engaged in the auto tire business. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. McKnight, 1215 Lincoln street, who survive him. He is also survived by his widow and a 5 year old daughter, four brothers, and one sister. The body will be sent to Oklahoma City for burial. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, November 7, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Mrs. Estella Meggison, age 46, died Saturday at her home, 488 Wabash street. The funeral will be held from the residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. (The Topeka State Hospital, Monday, November 11, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Helen Louis, the infant daughter of Raymond D. Merritt, died at a local hospital early yesterday evening. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, November 7, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Helen Louise Merriett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. d. Merritt, 414 Harrison Street, died Wednesday in a local hospital. The funeral will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from Bomgardner's chapel. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 8, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Arnie Mitchell, age 28, died yesterday afternoon at 330 East First Street. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka State Hospital, Monday, November 11, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Nelson - John Nelson, age 75, died yesterday morning in a local hospital. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka State Hospital, Monday, November 11, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Mrs. George Noble, who died in a local hospital Wednesday evening, will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence at 305 Greenwood Avenue. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Saturday, November 2, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Mrs. George M. Noble who died at a local hospital, Wednesday night will be held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at the William Macferran home, 305 Greenwood avenue. Mrs. Noble was a resident of Topeka for many years, but since the death of her husband a few years ago she had made her home with her son, George Noble in Kansas City. She had been sick for about two weeks and was brought to Topeka Wednesday for medical treatment, but died soon after arriving here. Mrs. Noble was born in Frederickstown, O., and was before her marriage, Miss Eva Reed. She came to Topeka to reside immediately after her marriage, January 25, 1872 and had made her home here until the last few years. On account of the influenza epidemic the funeral service will be private. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 1, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Daniel J.Olsson, aged 34, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pehr Olsson, 522 Taylor street, died Wednesday evening at Bakersfield, Cal. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, November 9, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Daniel J. Olsson, aged 34, son of P. Olsson, 522 Taylor street, who died last Wednesday in East Bakersfield, Cal., will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from Penwell's chapel. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. (The Topeka State Hospital, Monday, November 11, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Marie Parrish, aged 19, 814 North Harrison street, died yesterday morning in a local hospital. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from Conwell's North Topeka chapel. Burial in Mt. Auburn cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, November 7, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Jean Elaine, the week of daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Pinet, died at a local hospital early this morning. The body will be taken to Onaga for burial Monday. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, November 10, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
James Porter, uncle of William L. Porter, city commissioner of parks and public property of Topeka, died yesterday morning in Kansas City, Mo., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Louisa L. Gill. Mr. Porter formerly lived in Topeka, where he was employed in the Santa Fe offices for about thirty-five years. He is survived by three sons, Charles and James of Pueblo, Colo., and George of Topeka, four daughters, Mrs. Gill of Kansas City, Mrs. Lillian Jack, and Mrs. Ada Gualin of Pueblo, Colo., and Mrs. Nellie Lane of Los Angeles, one brother, Judge A. Porter of Manhattan and one sister, Mrs. Julia Service of Topeka. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 1, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of W. Ernest Price, who died in Richmond, Cal., will be held from the family home, 123 East Tenth street, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery. (The Topeka State Hospital, Monday, November 11, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The bodies of Henry F. Raukohl and Mrs. Flossie Raukohl and Mrs. Raukohl's sister, Mrs. Dorothy Kenney, all of whom died from influenza, will be taken to Quincy, Ill., for burial. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 1, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of A. A. Robinson, who died Thursday at his home, 900 Tyler street, will be held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from Grace Cathedral. The body will be taken to Edgerton, Wis., for burial. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, November 10, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Word was received last night in Topeka of the death of Mrs. Grover F. Sanders, of Wichita, due to pneumonia. Mrs. Sanders was the wife of Grover F. Sanders and formerly lived in Topeka. Before her marriage, Mrs. Sanders was Miss Laura May Jones. She is survived by her husband of Wichita, and two children, Glenn and Margaret Helen; by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. R. Jones, formerly of Topeka, and two sisters, Mrs. Guy Frankck and Mrs. Mable McAfee, both of Topeka. The funeral probably will be held here. Announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 8, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Mrs. G. F. Sanders, who died Thursday in Wichita, will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, instead of Sunday, due to the late arrival of relatives. The services will be in the Central Park Christian church. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, November 10, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
John E. Schell, age 54, died at his home, 228 North Branner street, yesterday morning. Funeral arrangements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Saturday, November 2, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
E. M. Sheldon died yesterday at his home, 1025 Taylor street. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence. Burial in Topeka Cemetery.(The Topeka Daily Capital, Monday, November 4, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Samantha Shirkey, who died Tuesday at her home, 1218 Seward avenue, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 1, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Dr. James P. Thomas, who died Wednesday morning in a local hospital will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of his son-in-law, Robert Gordon, 1024 Lincoln street. The body will lie in state at the residence from 10 to 12 o'clock Saturday. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 8, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Mrs. Carrie Thompson, aged 37, died Saturday at her home, 2318 East Fourth street. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Penwell's chapel. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Monday, November 4, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Mrs. Eugene C. Thompson, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Sails, 1233 Fillmore street, died Tuesday night in a Kansas City hospital. Mrs. Thompson will be remembered to Topeka friends as Miss Winnie Sails. The body will be sent to Topeka for burial and will lie in state at the home of Mrs. Emma Thompson, 414 West Fourteenth street. The funeral announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, November 7, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Mrs. Eugene C. Thompson who died Wednesday in Kansas City, Mo., will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from the home of Mrs. A. W. Thompson, 414 West Thirteenth Street. The services will be private and no flowers. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 8, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Dr. James P. Thons, well known pastor of Baptist churches in Kansas, died at 9:30 o'clock yesterday morning at a local hospital. After an operation performed several weeks ago the doctor was believed to be recovering up until a few days ago. Doctor Thons was 72 years old, and the father of Mrs. Robert Gordon wife of the pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city. For seventeen years Doctor Thons held the pastorate of the Piligrim Temple in Chicago. For a number of years he was pastor of the Baptist Church at Emporia, Kan. He was well known among the church workers of the state, and has held many prominent pastorates in the state. Up to the time of his illness he had been filling the pulpits at Wamego and at Hoyt. He made his home with the Gordon family, 1024 Lincoln street. The funeral arrangements have not been announced. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, November 7, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Harry O. Tinker, age 26, son of Carl E. Tinker, 1329 North Madison street, died October 24 in Portsmouth, Va., according to word received in Topeka. Private funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Conwell's North Topeka chapel. Burial in Rochester cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, November 9, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
A. A. Townsend, died yesterday morning at the Thorne hotel. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, November 10, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Mrs. Clara Stewart Turner, age 37, died yesterday at her home on R. R. No. 7. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Wednesday, November 6, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Mrs. Clara Stewart Turner, who died Monday at her home on rural route 3, will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock in Rochester cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, November 7, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Mrs. Minnie Valleau, age 41 died yesterday at her home, 1300 North Kansas avenue. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka State Hospital, Monday, November 11, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Clarence Vaughan, aged 11 months, little son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Vaughan, 611 Clay street died Wednesday evening. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Holy Name church. The body was taken to St. Mary's for burial. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 1, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Mrs. Anna Wegel, age 27, died Wednesday evening at her home, 532 East Gordon street. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 1, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Harrison Wheat, aged 40, died Saturday at his home, 413 West Norris Avenue. Funeral arrouncement later. (The Topeka State Hospital, Monday, November 11, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
John Wilmoth, aged 91 years, died at his home, 1727 Bolles avenue, early this morning. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Saturday, November 2, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of John Wilmoth, who died at his home Saturday morning, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock fromt he residence, 1727 Bolles avenue. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Monday, November 4, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
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