SMITH COUNTY, KANSAS
OBITUARIES
BALL, MAUDE B.
FINAL RITES FOR MAUDE B. BALL AT KENSINGTON
Memorial services for Mrs. Maude B. Ball were held Saturday July 17, at 10:30 a.m. from Simons Chapel in Kensington
with the Rev. Franklin Witter officiating. Vocalists were Mrs. Ivan Levin and Mrs. Wayne Schoeni accompanied by
Mrs. Wilbur Davis.
Pallbearers were Gerald Gibson, Guy Gibson, Jr., Clarence Smith, Willis Pierce, Chester Schoeni, and Arthur Grauerholz.
Interment was in the Olive Branch Cemetery.
OBITUARY: Effe Maude Ball, daughter of Charles W. and Amanda A. Bowen, was born December 8, 1881 in Wayne Kansas.
When but a few weeks of age, she with her parents and one brother came by covered wagon to Kensington. It is here
that Maude received her education in the Kensington school. While quite young she was united with the Kensington
First Christian church and remained an active member as long as her health permitted.
On October 3, 1903 she was united in marriage to Clarence A. Ball and they established their home in Kensington.
To this union were born one daughter, Theo Bernice Smith. For a number of years Maude worked as a clerk in the
Woods store in Kensington and also as a local telephone operator. Her husband, Gus, as he was always known passed
away in September 1943 and Maude continued to make her home in Kensington. She spent much time with her flowers
and garden which she greatly enjoyed. Due to failing health she had been a resident of Carpenter Manor in Smith
Center for the past 17 months and it was there on July 15, 1965 that she quietly passed away at the age of 83 years,
7 months, and 7 days.
She was a devoted wife and mother and though her family was small, she especially enjoyed being with them and took
great pleasure in her granddaughter and great grandson.
Maude was proceeded in death by her husband and her parents, also six sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include one daughter, Theo Smith, and husband Jess of Kensington, one granddaughter, Le Ann Smith and
husband Duane and great grandson Kenton of Smith Center; two sisters Mrs. Guy Gibson and husband of Kensington
and Mrs. Maude B. Ward of Inglewood, Calif.; also four sisters-in-law Mrs Marie Bowen of Pierre, S. D., Mrs. John
Maulsby and husband and Mrs. Hallie Ball of Grand Island, Nebr., and Mrs. Jessie Hobbs of Hollywood, Calif. and
several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Out of town relatives and friends who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. Duane Smith and Kenton and Mrs. Ray
Carpenter of Smith Center; Mrs. R. L Hale and Mrs Gerald Gibson of Denver, Co lo., Mr. and Mrs. Guy Gibson, Jar.,
of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs John Maulsby, Mrs. Verniece Zachry, Mrs. Hallie Ball and Mrs John Casey of Grand Island,
Nebr.
Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton. Handwritten at the top of
obit is the year "1965"
BENNETT, CHARLES EDWARD
Charles Edward Bennett was born July 31st, 1880
at Mechanicsburg, Boone County, Indiana, and it was there he grew to young manhood. He came to Kensington, Kansas,
at the age of seventeen years, near which place he had since resided until his death which occurred December 20th,
1922, following an eight day illness, at the age of 33 years, 4 months, and 20 days.
He was married to Miss Alta Hall March 8th, 1913,
and to this union, was born three children, Vernon Edward, Mary Vivian, and Pearl Elizabeth. Besides his wife and
children he leaves a father, S. W. Bennett, three sisters, Mrs Carrie B. Wills and Mrs. Elsie Essex of Colorado
Springs, Colorado and Mrs. Ruth Doughty of Mechanichsburg, Indiana; and one brother Bruce Bennett of Colorado Springs,
and many other relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death.
He was always a kind and loving husband and father,
and a good neighbor, liked by everyone.
The funeral was conducted from the home by the
Rev. Dixon, pastor of the Methodist Church in Kensington, and interment was in the Stone cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the
many friends for their acts of kindness and assistance tendered us in our bereavement in the loss of our beloved
husband, father and son.
Mrs. C. E. Bennett and Children
S. W. Bennett
(Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection
of Clara Diercks Finton)
BIENHOFF, LEONA ELLA SOPHIE
Leona Ella Sophie Bienhoff, daughter of Henry and
Sophie Heise-Bienhoff, was born on the 28th day of April, 1915, and died on the 18th day of February, 1925, at
the age of 9 years, 9 months and 20 days.
Little Leonna was a lifelong sufferer, but she never complained of her hard lot. She received the best of care
and doctors in nearly every part of the United States were consulted in regard to her ailment, but always without
result.
Twice during her lifetime, her mother was compelled to undergo two operations and during those times, little Leona
was taken care of by her grandmother, Mrs. E. H. Bienhoff.
The mortal remains were laid to rest in St. John's Lutheran cemetery last Friday, February 20th., Rev. Chr. Bunge
officiating.
There's a rest for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
For those who love the Savior,
And Abba, Father, cry;
A rest from every turmoil,
From sin and danger free
Where every little pilgrim
Shall rest eternally.
(Transcribed by Judy Kinney on May 29, 2008 from the obituary collection of Clara Diercks Finton, her great Aunt)
BERKE (BIERMAN), WILHELMINA HENRIETTA
Mrs. Wilhelmina Henrietta Berke nee Bierman, was
born on the 2nd day of February , 1858, in Germany. Soon after her birth she was baptized and later on instructed
in the Way of Salvation after which she was confirmed.
On the 5th day of January 1880 she was married
to Carl Berke. This union was blessed with four daughters. in the year 1887, she with her husband and family came
to America and settled near Kirwin, Phillips County, Kansas. In the year 1894, they moved to a farm one-half mile
south of Kensington. On the 3rd day of September, 1896, Mr. Berke died leaving his widow and four daughters to
mourn his death. Until five years ago Mrs. Berke lived on the farm and then made her home with her daughters in
this city. She passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Dierckhoff, on the 25th day of January, at the
age 63 years, 11 months and 23 days.
She leaves to mourn her death, her four daughters,
Miss Mayilda Berke, Mrs. Henry Dierckhoff, Mrs. E. J. Dettmer and Mrs Arthur Dierckhoff, four grandchildren, one
brother, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The Saints of God, their wanderings done,
No more their weary course they run,
No more they faint, no more they fall,
No foes oppress, no fears appall.
O happy saints, forever blest,
In that dear home how sweet your rest.
Funeral services were conducted at the home Friday
afternoon at two o'clock by Rev. Bunge. Interment was in the Olive Branch cemetery. (Transcribed by Judy Kinney
from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton)
BIENHOFF (ADEN), ETTJE MARIE
Mrs. Ettje Marie Bienhoff nee Aden, was born on
the 27th day of October, 1868, in Golden, Illinois. Her parents were Hinrich Menne Aden and Ettja Marie, nee Leners.
In early infancy she was received as a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church by Holy Baptism. After she had
reached the age of discretion she was instructed in the Way of Salvation and renewed her baptismal covenant on
the 6th day of April 1884, on which day she was confirmed by the Rev. G. Eisele.
On the 17th day of January 1887, she was united
in marriage to E. M. Bienhoff by the Rev. Louis von Rague of Quincy, Illinois. For a number of years the family
made their home near Goodland, Kansas. Later, They made their home on the farm two miles south of this city where
they resided until a few years ago when they made move to Kensington. But city life was not satisfactory to them,
and shortly before Christmas of last year, they moved back to the farm. But it was not given her to remain there
for any length of time. For some time she had been troubled by gall-stones. Finally, an operation was considered
the only remedy. So on last Wednesday evening she went to the Norton hospital with her husband, where she underwent
an operation Saturday morning. After the operation, she was considered on the road to recovery, but God willed
it otherwise. Last Monday morning, she breathed her last and fell asleep in Him whom she always had loved and confessed
as her Savior.
She leaves to mourn her death her husband, E. HO.
Bienhoff; three sons, Henry, Renke and Albert; four daughters, Mrs. Fred Schroeder of Athol, Mrs. Wm. Jenlken of
Franklin, Nebraska, and Gertrude and Freda, who are still at home; besides a number of grandchildren and a host
of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Beinhoff reached the age of 58 years, 4 months
and 10 days. She was laid to rest in St. John's Lutheran cemetery this afternoon, her pastor, Rev. Chr. Bunge,
officiating.
Who are these like stars appearing,
These, before God's throne who stand?
Each a golden crown is wearing;
Who are all this glorious band?
Alleluia! hark they sing,
Praising loud their heavenly King.
These are those whose hearts were riven,
Sore with woe and anguish tried.
Who in prayer full oft have striven
With the God they glorified;
Now, their painful conflict o'er,
God bid them weep no more.
(Transcribed by Judy Kinney on May 29, 2008 from the obituary collection of Clara Diercks Finton)
BILLINGS, ARTHUR
DIES IN KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL
News was received Tuesday evening of the death
at St. Mary's Hospital in Kansas City, that afternoon of Arthur Billings who was taken to that place last Thursday
night where he planned to undergo an operation. He was taken sick about two weeks ago and his condition became
such that it was decided that an operation was necessary. He left for Kansas City Thursday night with the intention
of undergoing the ordeal but upon his arrival there the specialist pronounced his case in such condition that an
operation would be of no avail.
Art was one of our most industrious young men,
for the past several years being employed at the Ford Garage, and his death is keenly felt by his many friends.
The remains were returned to this place last night
where burial will be made. At the time of going to press funeral arrangements have not been completed. (Transcribed
by Judy Kinney from the collection of Clara Diercks Flinton, a life long resident of the Kensington, Kansas area.)
At the close of the year 1886, December 30, the
home of Mr and Mrs. Daniel Billings was made happy by the arrival of their first born son, Arthur Edward Billings.
Later, two other sons, Walter and Herbert, were welcomed to this home. The family grew up together in Kansas and
Iowa.
After reaching manhood Arthur spent some time in
the state of Washington. He later returned to Kansas and settled in Kensington where he accepted the position of
mechanic in the Ford Garage. While in this employment during the ministry of Bro McDonald , Arthur was received
into the Church. It was also in Kansas that he met and won the heart of Miss Thistle Elizabeth Long to whom he
was happily married May 16, 1918. Thus for a period of three years , ten months and twenty-five days they enjoyed
each others companionship.
Arthur was taken ill about two week ago and was
taken to Kansas City for an operation, however, when he arrived in Kansas City he was advised that an operation
would be of no avail. After much intense suffering he quietly passed away in St. Mary's Hospital at 4:15 in the
afternoon, April 11, 1922.
Arthur leaves two brothers, Walter and Herbert,
one sister-in-law, Mrs. Walter Billings; three uncles, Joe, Will and Ed Billings and William Champeny and an aunt,
Mrs. Susan Bride. The relatives of Mrs. Billings are her mother, Mrs. Long, two brothers Phil and Ray Long; uncle
and aunt Mr. and Mrs Loren Fairbank of Hastings, Nebr., and Mrs. Mina Ward of Bloomington, Nebr.
He serves his country best
Who lives pure life and death righteous deed;
Who walks straight paths, however others stray,
And leaves his all and uppermost bequest
A stainless record which all men may read.
This is the better way.
No drop but serves the slowly lifting tide.
No dew but has an errand to some flower
No smallest star but sheds some helpful ray;
And man by man, each helping all the rest,
Makes the firm bulwark of the country's power.
There is no better way.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church
Friday afternoon at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Bowles. Interment was made in the Germantown Cemetery. (Transcribed
by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton)
BORGMAN, HENRY
Henry Borgman, an old and respected citizen of
Gaylord, Smith county, died of cancer Wednesday night. (Topeka Weekly Capital, February 22, 1894, page 10)
BRONSON, CHAUNCEY
Chauncey Bronson was born in Livingston county,
New York, on February 17th, 1841, and departed this life on December 20th, 1926, at the age of 85 years, 10 months
and 3 days.
He came to Fayette county, Iowa, with his parents in 1856, where on November 23rd, he was united in marriage to
Ann Obenchain. Eight children were born to this union: of which two sons have proceeded him in death.
In 1873 he, with his family, came to Smith County, Kansas, and located on a homestead in Cedar township, where
he lived continuously until the time of his death. It was on this homestead that the brave couple shared together
the sorrows and joys so familiar to the early pioneers of Kansas. Their union was indeed a happy one until on January
2, 1911, Death called the loving wife home. Since that time Grandpa Bronson has remained on the old home place,
sharing his home life with his son Warren and family, who gave him every possible comfort and happiness during
his latter years.
"Grandpa" Bronson, as he was familiarly know to everyone in this community was a character loved and
trusted by all. Since the early pioneer days he has been a friend in need to all neighbors and friends. His sunny
disposition, with always a jovial greeting for everyone, backed by a trustworthy character, won for him a place
in this community where his influence will be felt long after he is gone.
He will be sadly missed by his family of children to whom he was always a loving, influential father; and by his
children and great grandchildren, in whom he was always tenderly interested. The children who survive are: Mrs.
Lucy Nelson, of Tygh Valley, Oregon; Mrs. Martha Swarts, Hudson, Colorado; Mrs. Mary Rice, Franklin, Nebraska;
and W. E. Bronson, Mrs. Josie Grauerholz and Warren Bronson, of Kensington, Kansas. Besides these, he leaves 36
grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, many other relatives and a host of neighbors and friends, who mourn his
passing.
"A precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
But sister, brothers,
Friends and loved ones,
This earth is not our abiding home.
But may we all be reunited
Around our Father's throne."
CARD OF THANKS
To all our friends and neighbors who have so generously given us their help and comfort in this, our great loss,
we wish to extend our most sincere thanks. Your comforting words, your deeds of kindness and floral offerings are
greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten. The Children
Submitted by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
BRUNOW, ALEEN MARIE
Last Friday afternoon this community was shocked
to learn that the little daughter of August Brunow and wife had been run over by a truck upon which a stationary
engine had been mounted and that the unfortunate accident had resulted in the death of the child.
Little Aleen Marie Brunow was born on the 31st
day of January, 1920. Soon after her birth she was baptized and received into the Lutheran Church. She died in
the grace of his baptismal covenant on the 22nd day of July 1921, at the age of one year , five months, and twenty-one
days. She was laid to rest in the Germantown Cemetery last Sunday afternoon, funeral services being conducted by
Rev. Chr. Bunge. A host of relatives and friends had assembled to accompany the remains of this little child to
their last resting place where she sleeps to await the resurrection morn.
She leaves to mourn her untimely death, her parents,
a brother, grandparents and a host of other relatives.
There is a rest for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
For those who love the Savior,
And, Abba, Father, cry;
A rest from every turmoil,
From sin and danger free,
Where every little pilgrim
Shall rest eternally.
There's a home for little children
Above the bright blue sky.
Where Jesus reigns in glory,
A home of [peace and joy;No home on earth is like it,
Nor can with it compare;
For every one is happy,
Nor could be happier there.
There's a crown for little children
Above the bright blue sky;
And all who look for Jesus
Shall wear it by and by;
A crown of brightest glory,
Which He will then bestow
On all who love the Savior,
And walk with Him below.
There is no death in heaven;
For they who gain that shore
Have won their immortality,
And they can die no more.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to relatives,
friends and neighbors who so kindly extended their sympathy by word, help and floral offerings in our bereavement
suffered by the death of our dear loved daughter and sister.
Mr. and Mrs. August Brunow and Edwin
(Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection
of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton)
BRUNOW, FRITZ
FRITZ BRUNOW PASSES AWAY
In the death early Friday morning of Fritz Brunow,
this vicinity lost one of its most highly respected and well liked citizens. His illness extended over a period
of two years in which time all means at command were resorted to in hopes that relief might be obtained, but all
to no avail.
Fritz Gustav Brunow was born October 17th, 1883
in Bloomington, Nebraska. While still a boy, he came with his parents to Kansas, settling four miles north of Kensington.
Here he grew to manhood.
On October 17th, 1906, he was united in marriage
to Bertha Brandes. During the first years of their married lie they resided with his parents, later settling in
their present home, two miles west of Kensington.
In October, 1925, he contracted a severe cold and
attack of influenze. This developed into complications causing a lingering illness of a year and a half. Though
he railed from time to time, he continued growing weaker. He fell asleep in Jesus, January 14th, 1927, attaining
an age of 43 years, 2 months, and 27 days. During his lingering illness, he remained ever cheerful, patient and
hopeful willingly going the way in which the Lord led him. He was well cared for by his ever faithful wife whose
thoughts were continual by intent upon his comfort and well being.
With the death of Mr. Brunow, it may well be said
that one of the faithful and quiet souls of the land has passed away.
Fritz Gustav Brunow is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Bertha Brandes Brunow; two sons, John, a member of the Senior class of the Kensington high school, and Henry, who
is this year completing the seventh grade; his mother, Mrs. Albert Brunow; one brother, August, and one sister,
Mrs. Henry Dettmer, all of Kensington, Kansas.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, January
16th, at 1:30 from the home, and at 2:30 from the First Lutheran Church. Interment was made at the Germantown Cemetery.
Asleep in Jesus, Oh, how sweet
To be for such a slumber meet;
With holy confidence to sing
That death has lost its venomed sting.
Asleep in Jesus, peaceful rest,
Whose waking is supremely blessed;
No fear, no woe shall dim that hour
That manifests the Savior's power.
(Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection
of her Great Aunt, Clara Diercks Finton)
CALKIN, FREDERICK
WILLIAM
Frederick William Calkin was born November 5th,
1848, in Hancock County, Illinois, and departed this life on February 25th, 1927, at his home in Athol, Kansas,
having arrived at the age of 78 years, 3 months and 20 days.
He was rejected for service in the Union army in the Civil war because of his youth and smallness of stature, but
belonged to the Home Guards and saw service at that time.
He spent his youth on the farm but soon after the war went west, into western Iowa and on becoming of age moved
into Nebraska where he homesteaded but remained there only a few years, selling his homestead and returning to
Illinois where he married Sarah E. Spiegel in 1873. He then again moved west to Iowa and lived there until the
Spring of 1886, when he came to Smith county, Kansas, where he continued to reside until his death.
His immediate family consisted of his wife, who died January 25, 1925 and four children, Chas. C. Calkin of Kingman,
Kansas, Mabel C. Albright of Athol, Frances E. Wood of Kensington, and Martin F. Calkin of Athol, all of whom survive.
By general occupation, he was a farmer, but in early life he learned the trade of carpenter and pursued the two
occupations together until almost the end of his life. He was a tireless worker and the works of his labor will
stand as a monument to his usefulness on earth long after those who knew him in life have passed away.
In early life he became a Christian, and his labors, both in and for the Church, were constant and enduring. On
coming to Kansas he found that church organizations were scattered and few and with other pioneers of the same
mind, he set out to create a religious life for the community, the result being the organization of a non-sectarian
Sunday School at Highland in the Spring of 1887. From this start developed the United Bretheran Church at that
point, with which he remained, transferring his membership to Athol on moving there in 1910.
After the loss of his wife on January 25, 1925, he has rapidly failed and his greatest desire has been to go to
be with her. His illness was short; he recognized his summons at the beginning and was ready.
Funeral services were held at the U. B. Church at Athol, Kansas, Sunday, February 27th., and the body was laid
to rest by the side of his faithful wife, in the Fairview Cemetery.
Those from a distance, who attended the funeral, were Wm Little and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Heisel of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma;
Mrs H. K. Knox, Mrs. L. Knox, A. Calkin and L. Calkin of Clearfield, Iowa; Mrs. J. C. Gordon of St. Joseph, Mo.;
Ed sorrels and F. Steffle or Norton; Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Garrett and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Garrett, and Ellis Lester
of Franklin, Nebraska.
Mr. Calkin never grew old; he loved children and was always singing the old songs he loved so well:
"I have heard of a land,
On a faraway strand;
In the Bible the story is told --
Where cares never come,
Never darkness nor gloom,
And no one can ever grow old."
CARD OF THANKS
For the kindly assistance and the sympathy extended during our recent sorrow in the death of our dear father, we
extend our sincere thanks.
Mabel C. Albright
Frances C. Woods
Chas. C. Calkin
Martin F. Calkin
Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
CHOR, JOHN
John Chor was born March 15th, 1853, at O'Follon,
St. Clara County, Illinois, and it was there that he grew to manhood. He came to Kansas in 1887, since which time
he had an active part in settling and development of this country.
He was married to Miss Riy Strohm August 22nd, 1894, and to this union were born four children, Catherine, Mabel,
George, and Lena, all of whom survive, except the latter who died in infancy.
Besides the companion, two daughters and son, deceased is survived by two brothers, two sisters, two grandchildren
and many other relatives who mourn his passing away.
Mr. Chor was received into the Lutheran Evangelical Church at the age of twenty five years. He was a man well thought
of in his community, a man of many friends and no enemies, a good neighbor and highly esteemed by all who knew
him.
Mr. Chor's illness had been of long standing and of a nature to baffle the skill of medical science. Everything
that could be done to stay the disease and prolong life, was done. His death occurred about noon, Monday, December
4th, 1922.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express our thanks and appreciation to our many friends and neighbors for their acts of kindness and
assistance in our bereavement in the death of our beloved husband and father.
Mrs. John Chor and Children
Submitted by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
JOHN CHOR DEAD
This vicinity suffers the loss of another one of its pioneer citizens this week in the passing away of John Chor
Sr., at his home five miles southeast of this city, Monday morning.
Mr. Chor was stricken several months ago with an illness that gave him much concern and he went to Rochester, Minnesota,
to the Mayo Bros. Hospital, early in the year to consult the noted specialists of that place regarding his ailment.
But the dreaded ailment had gained such headway that the efforts of these famous specialists proved of only temporary
benefit and he has been gradually declining since that time.
Deceased was one of our highly respected citizens and his death is keenly felt by his neighbors and many friends.
Funeral services were conducted from the home yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was in Olive
Branch cemetery.
Submitted by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
CLARK, LAURA EDMONDS
Laura Edmonds was born in Page County, Iowa, May
17th, 1859. Her father enlisted in the Civil War and was among those who never returned. Her mother died leaving
her an orphan at the age of eight years. one of a family of five children.
She was married to Samuel Clark on August 22 nd, 1878, and to this union one son was born, Carl Clark, of Selden,
Kansas, who was with her in her last illness. She, with her family came to Smith County in the fall of 1894, living
on a farm south of Kensington, moving to this city about eighteen years ago, which has since been her home.
From her home in this city, she passed to her heavenly home early in the morning of January 11th, 1922, at the
age of 62 years, 7 months and 24 days.
She was united with M. E. Church at this place fourteen years ago and has been a faithful and earnest worker in
the Masters vineyard. In all the Church and Aid work, as long as she was able to attend, she was in her place,
and when no longer able to attend, helping to plan and holding steady and cheerful in her devotion to the end.
She often expressed her faith, readiness and willingness to go when the Master should call. (We can almost see
her slip her hands in His.)
She leaves to mourn her departure her companion; her son, Carl, wife and two grandsons; one brother Thomas Edmonds
of Los Angeles, California; a number of other relatives and a host of friends and neighbors, who feel their loss
and sympathize with her bereaved family.
Weep not that her toils are over,
Weep not that her race is won,
God grant we may rest as calmly,
When our work like hers, is done.
Till then we yield with gladness,
Our loved one to Him to keep,
And rejoice in the sweet assurance,
He giveth his faithful one sleep.
Funeral services were conducted from the M. E. Church Friday afternoon at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Dixon. Interment
was in the Olive Branch cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our sincere thanks for the many expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness bestowed during
the sickness and death of our dear wife and mother, and especially to the Ladies Aid and others for the beautiful
floral offerings.
Samuel Clark
Carl Clark
Submitted by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
CLARK, SAMUEL MRS.
PIONEER LADY PASSES AWAY
Our citizens received the news yesterday morning with the deepest regret, of the passing away of Mrs. Samuel Clark,
pioneer and estimable lady, at her home in this city, following a severe illness of several weeks.
Deceased was one of the very popular and highly esteemed lady's of this city and was an active church worker in
whose circles her good and kind deeds will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Clark was one of our pioneer citizens and has won a large circle of close friends who extend their heartfelt
sympathy to the bereaved companion and son in their great loss.
In the presence of much sorrow, how cold and impatient are words and how doubly deep would be the grief over the
grave did not the rainbow of Christian hope span the dark gulf between time and eternity, and such pure, bright
lives inspire the belief that there is a better world beyond, where filled from the corroding cares of earth, the
good and true are reunited "after life's fitful fever."
Funeral services will be conducted at the M. E. Church tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at two o'clock. Interment will
be in Olive Branch cemetery.
Submitted by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
CROMWELL, MAUD FERN
Maud Fern Cromwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.
T. Cromwell, was born near Waterville, in Washington County, Kansas, January 31st, 1882, passed away at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Ola Reneberg, at Kensington, Kansas, November 8th, 1924, at the age of 42 years, 9 month and
8 days. She was one of a family of ten children, namely, Laura Bell, Eva Ella, Oliver Rome, Maud Fern, James Bertran,
Mabel Beatrice, Flossie, Joseph Van, David Glen and Roy Ray. Two sisters have proceeded her in death, Mrs. Bell
Terry of Chicago, Illinois, on September 1, 1905 and Mabel Beatrice, on March 14, 1889, at the tender age of two
years. The mother and father and remaining sisters and brothers survive her and all were present at the funeral.
Maud was a kind and loving daughter, sister, and friend; she was of a sweet and sunny disposition and loved by
all who knew her. It was her aim in life to do good and to make those about her happy -- never thinking of self,
but rather of those about her. She graduated from Circleville high school and completed her schooling at the University
at Holton, Kansas. She as very successful in her school work having taught in the Shawnee county schools for fifteen
years. About two years ago she was compelled to give up her school work on account of failing health. During her
sickness she was always patient and hopeful. All that medical skill and loving hands could do was rendered, but
the disease being of an incurable nature, all was of no avail. So with her unfaltering faith in the Master upon
whom she had always leaned, she passed to her reward, closing her brief mission in the early morning.
Somebody knows when your heart aches,
And everything seems to go wrong;
Somebody knows when the shadows
Need chasing away with a song.
Somebody knows when your lonely,
Tired, discouraged and blue;
Somebody wants you to know Him,
And know that He dearly loves you.
Funeral services were from the Penwall Chapel, Tuesday, Nov. 11th, at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. Buckner of
the First Christian Church of Topeka. Burial was in the family lot at Mt. Hope cemetery.
Submitted by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
CUBITT, SAMUEL MRS.
AGED PIONEER LADY DIES
This section lost another of its mighty fine and aged pioneer lady 's in the death last Monday morning of Mrs.
Samuel Cubitt at her home in this city.
Mrs. Cubitt had been in fast declining health for the past several months and her condition grew constantly weaker
up to the end, it appearing that medical services proved of no value in coping with her condition, and her passing
away, while keenly felt by her many friends was uun whollyunexpected.
Her many friends enter into tenderest sympathy with the companion who iis leftto mourn her passing away and the
companionship of a most noble woman.
As her life was a blessing and benefaction to all within the sphere of its influence so is the death of such a
one, a public misfortune, as well as an iirreparable lossto the home circle made desolate by her departure. It
is difficult to pay a fitting tribute to the memory of so a noble woman--one whose every day life was embellished
by the most charming aandlovable attributes of her sex. AA perfectlady at all times--under all circumstances, she
seemed born to inspire the love and respect of all who were so fortunate as to be acquainted with her. No one was
more willing to and the suffering, cheer the sustain the weak, and to throw over the ffrailtiesof our race the
mantle of CChristiancharity, and when sickness and death came to her, as it comes to all, neighbors and friends
vied with each other in acts of loving kindness and tender solicitude, and many were the willing hands and hearts
ready to assist him upon whom rested the heavy responsibility o attempting to fight back the ravages of disease,
to avert the inevitable, and in whom were united the devotion of a friend, the untiring skill and care of the physician,
but love and skill were equally of no avail. The great destroyer had placed his signet on her brow and today, these
who loved her living, mourn her dead.
Ellen Stokes was born in London, England, May 23rd, 1849, was married to Samuel Cubitt in London in the year 1870.
They came to America in 1872 and have resided in Smith County Kansas, for many years. She united with the M. E.
Churc h in an early day when they worshiped in a _od church, known as the Ohio M. E.Church, a few miles north of
Kensington. She spent her ceclining years with her devoted companion in this city. She waited through her afliction
clearly contemplating her heavenly home, her trusted fixed in her Lord.
Funeral services were from the M. E Chruch Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock conducted _________ Dixon. Interment
was ________ town cemetery. (Transcribed by Judy Kinnery from the collect of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
Please not a small corner piece of this obit was missing. The missing portions are designated by underscoring)
CURREY, BERTHA FAYE (MRS. JAMES)
MRS JAMES CURREY, FORMER TEACHER, DIED JANUARY
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Memorial services for Bertha Faye Currey, who died Jan. 18, 1966, were held from Simmons Chapel in Kensington,
Kansas, Friday, Jan 21 at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Franklin Witter officiating. Interment was in Cedar cemetery.
Music was furnished by Marjorie Meyer and Lorene Witter, accompanied by Gladys Davis. Honorary pallbearers were
J. S. Wagner, Raymond Thomm, Olin Snair, Raymond Hagman and Wilson Nonamaker. Active bearers were George Oliva,
Lawrence Reynolds, Alvin Grauerholz, Paul Claudell, Rex Bierman and Glen McCormick.
Obituary: Bertha Faye, only daughter of Ernest L. and Rose Smith, was born in Smith County near Kensington, Kansas,
December 8, 1908, and passed away suddenly on January 18, 1966 at the age of 57 years 1 month and 10 days. Her
death was attributed to a coronary attack.
She attended Fort Hays State College and Boulder University in preparation for her teaching career, which she followed
for nearly 18 years.
On December 30, 1945, she was united in marriage to James H. Currey. They established their home on the Currey
farm near Claudell and lived there their entire married life. To this union was born one daughter, Diana June.
Bertha united with the First Christian church in Kensington at an early age and was a teacher in Sunday school
for a number of years. She was a Past Worthy Matron of Athena Chapter 440 Order of the Eastern Star, Kensington.
At the time of her death, she was a member of the Board of Education of Kensington schools, a position she had
held for a number of years. She was also a member of the 4-C unit in the community where she resided.
Bertha was one of high ideals and advocated everything that was noble and good in the community, and was always
concerned with the interest of her family and home, She took great pride in her flowers, yard and garden.
She is survived by her husband, James, and Daughter Diana of the home; two brothers, Clarence A and Jess A. Smith,
Kensington and several nieces and nephews, many close relatives and a host of friends.
The following is a favorite poem.
Though you are gone, you shall ever be close and near, through the years to me. I shall hear your voice in the
wild birds song. In the silvery brooks that flows along. It shall come with breezes .... remainder of article is
missing.
Submitted by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
CURREY, BERTHA FAYE SMITH (MRS. JAMES)
FRIDAY SERVICES FOR MRS JAMES CURREY
Mrs. James Currey, the former Bertha Faye Smith, 57, of the Claudell vicinity, died unexpectedly Tuesday night,
apparently from a coronary attack. The Curreys were on their way to Kensington to attend the basketball tournament.
She was driving. Suddenly she complained about a pain in her chest and stopped the car. Mr. Currey took over the
wheel and drove to Kensington where she was dead on arrival at the office of Dr. B. Hartman.
Mrs. Currey, a former teacher, was a member of the school board at Kensington. She and Mr. Currey where the parents
of one daughter Diane of the home.
Memorial services will be held tomorrow (Friday) from Simmons chapel in Kensington at 2 p.m. Burial will be at
Cedar.
Submitted by Judy Kinney fro the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
FERGUSON, EMMA FRANCIS WEAVER
Emma Francis Weaver, better known as Dee Weaver,
was born in Madison County, Kentucky, January 17, 1871 and died at her home near Cope, Colorado, January 20, 1924.
AT the age of seven years she came west with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Weaver and lived for six years near
Pawnee, Nebraska from which place they came to Smith County in 1884 and lived on a farm in the Crystal Plains community
until 1909 when the family moved to Smith Center.
She was married to Derth Furgeson August 1, 1917 and her home has been on a farm near Cope since that time.
Mrs. Ferguson united with the Christian church at an early age and remained a consistent and honored member throughout
her life. She was devoted to her parents and especially to her mother who went to her reward September 29 last
year, after being a helpless invalid for many years and whom she faithfully cared for throughout most of her illness.
She has had her aged father with her since the death of the mother and wife.
Mrs. Ferguson leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, father, one sister, Mrs. Nannie Thompson of Smith Center
and three brothers, Andrew of Boulder, Colo., Ed of Otego and George of Smith Center. Funeral services were held
in the Christian church here, Wednesday, January 23 at one o'clock. Rev. J. B. Franklin officiating with the Rev.
R. A. Allen of the Dewey church assisting. Burial was in the Crystal Plains cemetery.
Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
FERGUSON, GLENN ARTHUR
FERGUSON RITES SATURDAY, FEB. 3
The Kensington community was shocked last Wednesday Jan. 31 when word came of the sudden death of Glenn Ferguson
at his home, north of Kensington. Memorial services were held from Simmons Chapel in Kensington Saturday, Feb.
3 at 2 p.m. Interment was in Germantown cemetery.
KENSINGTON FARMER GLENN FERGUSON, DIED UNEXPECTEDLY JAN. 31
Glenn Ferguson, prominent north of Kensington Farmer, died of a massive heart attack in the yard of his home Jan.
31. Death struck without warning as MR. Ferguson was leaving his farm work to go to the house for dinner.
Glenn Arthur Ferguson was born Dec. 11, 1908, to George and Nellie Ferguson on a farm one mile south of Pleasant
Green Lutheran church. He received his schooling in the Norton school.
Sept. 14, 1932, he was united in marriage to Miss Erna Wehe. To this union were born three sons: Roy, who resides
near the parental home; Raymond with the military in Okinawa; and Larry, who died at the age of 14.
Glenn received Christian baptism in St. John Lutheran Church of Kensington on March 28, 1937. He and his wife farmed
and resided north west of Kensington their entire lives and it was on the home place that he died unexpectedly
Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the age of 64 years and one month.
Besides his son Larry, Mr. Ferguson was preceded in death by his father, brother George, and sister Beatrice. Left
to mourn his death is his wife Erna, his mother Nellie, sons Roy and wife Helen and Raymond and wife Charlene,
five grandchildren Kerry, Connie, Steve, Teresa and Terry; three brothers: Ross, Ivan and Reed, Kensington; a sister,
Thelma King, Basalt, Co.., and a host of friends.
Memorial services were Saturday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. from Simmons Chapel in Kensington with the Rev. Virgil Anderson
officiating. Ernest Beckmann and Don Wiens sang the hymns and were accompanied by Ruth Bienhoff.
Casket bearers were Louie Molzahn, Francis Wachs, Royce Levin, Eldon Rietzke, Leland Wangerin and Wayne Ratliff.
Interment was in Germantown Cemetery, Kensington.
Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
KEEF, MARY E. FILES
MRS. KEEF DEAD
Word was received here Tuesday morning of the death of a former well-known Kensington lady, Mrs. Mary Keef on Sunday,
at Nevada, Missouri, where she had been making her home with a sister the past several months.
The remains were brought back to this city arriving here yesterday morning and taken to the Roy Keef home south
of this city, where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today. Burial will be in Olive Branch cemetery.
Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
Mary E. Files was born June 16th, 1851, at Glenwood,
Iowa and passed away at Nevada, Missouri, March 6, 1922, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Dodd.
Deceased was united in marriage to Frank Keef on October 5th, 1876, at Glenwood, Iowa. Mr. Koef's death occurred
on June 16th, 1920.
Mrs. Keof was a pioneer resident of this place, residing here until a little over a year ago when she located at
Salina where she made her home until a few months ago when she went to Nevada, Missouri, to remain with her daughter
and where her death occurred.
She leaves to mourn her passing away, six children, Mrs. Hattie Dodd of Nevada, Mo.; Roy of this place; Fred and
Rolla of Salina, Kansas; Walter of Glen Elder, Kansas; and Mrs, Bessie Muxlow of Sterling, Colorado; one sister,
Annie, of Bronson, Kansas.
She was a member of the M. E. Church of this city and was an active worker of the organization.
Her body was returned to this place and taken to the old home three miles south, where funeral services were conducted
by Rev, Dixon, Thursday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Interment was in Olive Branch cemetery.
Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
Note: The married name of this individual was spelled 3 different ways in the article, Keef, Keof, and Koef.
KIENZLE, HENRY F.
"BUD" KIENZLE GONE
At about midnight last night, this city was deprived of one of its popular and prominent citizens, when death claimed
H. F. Kienzle.
Deceased had been in very poor health for the past five months, but during the last two weeks his condition appeared
much improved, and the seriousness of his condition was not realized until only a short time before the final summons.
"Bud" has been connected with Kensington business circles the past twenty years, and in addition has
always been active in the development and advancement of the city and community, serving as mayor of Kensington
for two terms and also being a member of the school board for several years.
At the time of going to press, no arrangements have been completed as to the time of holding the funeral services.
Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
Henry F. Kienzle was born in Trenton, Ohio, November
10th, 1858, died at his home in Kensington, September 3rd, 1924, age 65 years, 9 months, 23 days. He was the eldest
of ten children of Mr. and Mrs. John Martin Kienzle. His childhood was spent at his home in Ohio.
At the age of sixteen years her learned the bakers' trade, which occupation he followed until the time of his illness,
the latter part of March, since which time he had been unable to attend to any of his work.
He was a resident of Ohio for a number of years. From there he moved to Illinois where he was engaged in business
in various locations. In May 1901, he located in Tiskilwa, Illinois, engaging in the bakery and restaurant business
for three years, and while there he was united in marriage to Miss Lillian L. Penny, on July 11th, 1903. To this
union there was born seven children, Edna Lucille, Ruth Etta, Grace Elma, John Harlan, Martha Eleanor, Leroy Granville,
Virginia Rosa, all of whom are living at home.
Mr. Kienzle came to Kensington in August 1908, engaging in the restaurant and bakery business, where he became
known as an enterprising and constructive citizen -- giving always, his support to such interests that make a better
society.
He leaves, besides his wife and children to mourn his passing, three brothers and one sister, John S. or Springfield,
Illinois, Jack M of St. Louis, Mo., Elizabeth and Charles A. of Syracuse, New York.
Bro. Kienzle was a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge, Royal Arch at Kirwin, Knights Templar at Phillipsburg, the
Temple of the Ancient Order of the Mystic Shrine at Salina, Kansas.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
God, in his wisdom, has recalled,
The boon his love has given,
And though the body moulders here
The soul is safe in Heaven.
Funeral services were held from the home Saturday morning at ten o'clock, in charge of the Masonic order. Interment
was in the Olive Branch cemetery.
Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
LONG, HULDA (MRS. PHILLIP)
SERVICES FOR HULDA LONG
Mrs. Thistle Bare received word of the death of Mrs. Phillip (Hulda) Long, Jewell, Kans., at the Mitchell county
hospital in Beloit Thursday morning Feb. 1. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Jewell Assembly
of God church, with the Rev. Judith Creighton officiating. Burial was in the Jewell cemetery.
She was born Oct. 6, 1906 in Phillips county. Her husband passed away in 1969. Surviving are 3 sons, Ronald, Donald,
and Darwin all of Jewell; 7 daughters, Mrs. Virginia Dix, Marshall, Mo.; Mrs. Carol Gordine, McCook, Neb., Mrs.
Marlene McCue, Hoxie, Kans., Mrs. Sharon Beckley, Littleton, Colo., Mrs. Phyllis Gates, Mrs. Joy Hancock and Mrs.
Betty Zade, all of Mankato.
Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
MAY, TRESSA (MRS. A.
P.)
AGED LADY PASSES AWAY
Mrs. A. P. May, nearly 87 years old, pioneer lady of this place, died at the Funk Hospital in Smith Center, Monday
afternoon.
Mrs. May had been in very poor health for several weeks, and about ten days ago, suffered the injury of a broken
hip, in a fall at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Don Hardesty. The injury, combined with her weakened condition
from illness, and her advanced age, proved too much for her to withstand.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist Church in Smith Center, and interment made in
the Cora cemetery.
Mrs. Tressa May was born in the state of Ohio, July 20, 1840, and departed this life March 7th, 1927, at the hospital
in Smith Center, Kansas, Age 86 years, 5 months and 7 days,
She is the last member of a large family to cross the stream of death. At the age of 17 years, she was united in
Holy wedlock to Alexander P. May. To this union was born six children, four of whom survive her, two sons and two
daughters, M. V. , Mrs. Lina May, James May and Mrs. Margaret Beah, all living in Smith county; two of the children
having gone one before, one daughter in infancy, and Frank, who met death accidentally three years ago. There are
22 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren who mourn her loss, besides other near
relatives and a host of friends.
Mrs. May lived in Smith county since 1886 and had her home in and near Kensington, during most of that time.
She united with the M. E. Church in early life and has been a faithful member of the Church in all her years. Her
home was one in which prayer had a large place. The family altar was an institution that was given its rightful
place in the home life; the Church was first and Jesus Christ was honored. She died in the faith of her early life,
and joy of her life was in serving God.
The funeral was held in the Methodist Church of Smith Center. Burial was in the Cora cemetery. Rev. Roy Allsbury,
pastor of the M. E. Church of Smith Center, assisting.
Five of her great grandsons, Claud and Elmer Herdesty, Melvin and Gerald Yenne, Verlin May, and one grandson, Floyd
Beach, acted as pallbearers.
Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
MEYERS, INFANT
INFANT BABY DIES
Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Meyers have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement in the loss of their infant
baby, whose death occurred Tuesday night, following a brief illness.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express our thanks to the many friends of Kensington; the A. F. & A. M. Lodge and to Rev. Dixon,
for their acts of kindness and assistance in our great bereavement.
Mrs. G. Broomer and Family
Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection
of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
MYERS, ORSON ANDREW
Orson Andrew Myers was born in Delaware County, Ohio, March 5, 1856, and departed this life December 19th., 1922,
at the age of 66 years, 9 months and 14 days. In the year of 1858 he moved with his parents to Schuyler county,
Missouri, where he grew to manhood.
Immediately after his marriage to Miss Eliza Langworthy November 16, 1879, they moved to Smith County, Kansas where
they have since resided. To this union were born eight children, six boys and two girls, all of whom are living,
Mrs. Anna Heilman of Kingsburg, California, Eli of Sheridan Lake, Colorado; Elmer of Wray, Colorado, Ellis of Bloomington,
Nebraska, George of Kensington, Kansas, Mrs. Mary Hansen of Athol, Kansas, Joseph of Shambaugh, Iowa, and Wesley,
who is living at home.
He leaves to mourn his departure besides his wife and children, Grandma Langworthy, eighteen grandchildren, two
brothers, three sisters, and many other relatives and friends.
He converted in the year 1883 in Brother A. Miller's meeting, and was sanctified seventeen years later under the
ministry of Bro. Aura Smith, at Reamsville, Kansas. To this life, he not only witnessed in word and deed but experienced
saving grace and sanctifying power, in which his faith held firm in death.
Funeral services were conducted at the home at 11 a.m., December 21st., by Rev. E.D. Young. Interment was in Germantown
Cemetery.
There's a home in the skies,
Where the weary will rest,
A glorious home in the land of the blest!
There tears will be wiped
From the sorrowful eye,
And the broken in heart will forget to sigh.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the friends and neighbors, who in any way assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved
husband and father.
Mrs. O. A. Myers and Children
Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection
of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
NORTON, OREN
COMMITTED SUICIDE
Oren Norton, a young man about 25 years of age, committed suicide about eleven o'clock last Sunday night by shooting
himself in the head with a shotgun. Oren was born and raised in this country, but the past two years had been farming
in Jewell County, where he had raised good crops and seemed to be prospering. Sunday afternoon, in company with
a sister who had been staying with him, he drove from Jewell County to the home of his mother, Mrs Tom Romju, who
lives in the northeast part of the county. After leaving his sister at the mother's home, he got in his car and
drove away. A short time afterwards his lifeless body was found in the car, about a half mile from the home.
The young man seemed to be extremely despondent because of disappointment in a love affair, which friends claim
was the cause of the tragedy. Coroner E. A. Nelson was called and decided it was a case of suicide and an inquest
was unnecessary. -- Phillips County Review
PAYNE, W. L. MRS.
MRS. W. L. PAYNE
In the death yesterday afternoon of Mrs. W. L. Payne, at her home in this city, the community loses another of
its aged, pioneer and well liked citizens
Her death followed a long siege of illness incidental to old age. During the past eight months she had endured
much suffering, caused from an injury which left her an invalid.
Funeral services will be held from the M. E. Church, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Olive
Branch cemetery.
Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
PTERS, L. MRS.
AGED LADY PASSES AWAY
It was with much sadness and regret that our citizens learned Tuesday morning of the passing away of one of the
city's finest and highly respects aged lady's, Mrs. L. Peters.
She had been ailing for about a week but her condition was not thought to be of a serious nature and her sudden
death came as a great shock to her many relatives and friends.
To her the struggle and burden bearing of earth are ended, and we confidently trust that like one who awakes from
a troubled dream she has awakened to see life's endless morning break and knows herself at home with the vast throng
of loved ones, missed from earth, safe about her. Her home instincts were strong here in this fevered world of
disappointment. Her affection for friends and kindred was tender and abiding.
Among us all she ranked always a woman of culture, refinement, sympathetic, a kind neighbor and a true friend,
and withall a woman of heroic mould in bravely meeting the stern requirements and often the disappointments of
life.
Funeral services will be at the M. E. Church tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, at two o'clock. Interment will be in
Germantown cemetery.
Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton.
STONE, DAISY
MRS, DAISY STONE RITES HELD FROM SIMMONS CHAPEL
Mrs. Daisy Stone, a resident of Smith Center from
some 45 years, died at Carpenter Manor July 15 after a long period of failing health. Memorial Services were held
Saturday, July 17, at 2 pm. from Simmons chapel with the Rev. Gilbert Peters officiating.
Irene McNerney and Betty Chandler were vocalists
accompanied by Vi Rush.
F.H. Relihan, Ted Relihan, Chet Bonecutter and
John Bonecutter were honorary pallbearers. Active bearers were Terry Relihan, Vaughn McColey, Eldon Stein, Linton
Lull, Julius Tillman and George Turner. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery.
OBITUARY: Mrs. Daisy A. Stone daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Ambrose Fisher Achenbach was born at Avoca, Kans. October 3, 1887 and died at Carpenter Manor in Smith Center
, Kansas July 15, 1965.
Mrs Stone graduated from the Soldier Kansas high
school. She became a milliner and came from Wichita to Smith Center to work for the late Agnes Morris.
She was married to Ed V. Stone of Smith Center,
in Topeka, May 5, 1920. To this union were born two children, William Robert and Barbara.
Mr. Stone, a Smith Center businessman, died May
13, 1935 and Mrs. Stone added to her other duties by accepting employment with Kansas Power Co. for several years.
Later she was employed by the J. M. McDonald Co. in Smith Center.
Mrs. Stone was always a gay, happy person with
a sunny disposition. Never letting adversity discourage her, and always looking for the bright side in problems
and difficulties.
She was an active member of the Methodist church
in Smith Center for many years. She was also a member of the local P.E.O. chapter.
After a period of failing health she became a resident
of Carpenters Manor in February 1964 and remained there for the rest of her life.
She was survived by her children, William Robert
of Dallas,Texas and Barbara (Mrs. John) Holtz of Bethesda, Md and six grandchildren, Brian, Jane and Karen Holtz
and Pamela, Linda and Wendy Stone; and by a sister-in-law and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gehrt of Topeka.
Preceding her in death where her husband, parents
and three brothers. (Transcribed by Judy Kinney from the collection of her Great Aunt Clara Diercks Finton. Hand
written at top of obit is "1965")
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