SUMNER COUNTY, KANSAS
OBITS
TROUTMAN, PHOEBA
Died. Mrs Phoeba Troutman died Sunday at the home
of her son Michael Troutman south of this city, aged 72 years and was buried at the Belle Plaine Cemetery on Tuesday.
There were present of the family, Mike and Darius Troutman of this city, Jonas, of Douglass, James, of Kansas City,
Ezra, of South Haven, and Mrs.
Tilbury, Dover, O.T. Mrs. Snider and Mrs. Rouch, of Dalton City, Ills., were unable to be present. Mrs. Troutman
was loved and respected by all. She had made her home at her son's since April and having reached a ripe old age
was gathered home. The sons and daughters and other relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends in this their
sad bereavement. (Belle Plaine News, Oct. 18, 1900, Thursday, Belle Plaine Library, submitted by Nancy Willis)
Obituary-Troutman
Michael Troutman was born in Fulton county, Indiana,
April 17 1850. Here he lived until 17 years of age at which time they moved to Macon County, Ills. In October 1871
he removed to Kansas settling in Avon Township near Wellington. Two years later he homesteaded a claim of 160 acres
in South Haven township. in 1879 he moved to Harmon township to his present home where he has resided for the last
47 years. April 20 1876 he was united in marriage to Miss Delilia Elder. Five
children were the result of this union. Two children are living today: Mrs. O. T. Haun of Wellington, Kansas and
George H. Troutman of Belle Plaine in whose home he was so tenderly cared for during his last sickness. Over 32
years ago he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Belle Plaine where he has since retained his membership.
He was a member of the United Workmen, the Fraternal Aid and the Elks.
Beside the two children there survive two brothers:
William Troutman of Galveston, Ind., and Ezra Troutman of South Haven, Kansas. Also three sisters: Mrs Nancy Lambert
of Kokomo, Ind., Mrs. Ella Snyder of Dalton City, Ill. and Mrs. E.M. Tilbury of Eldorado, Ark., who for the last
five weeks has been helping care for her brother. There are also seven grandchildren. Last Thursday, Mar. 11 he
passed to his reward. It was the same day and hour that 9 years before his wife had preceded him. At the time of
his going he had been here 75 years, 10 months and 24 days. He was a man respected by all who knew him for his
honesty and
integrity. He was a good citizen a good neighbor and a good friend. The funeral services were held from the Methodist
Church Saturday afternoon, at 2:30, conducted by the pastor, Rev. B.F. Young. There was a large crowd present,
the building not being able to hold near all those who wished to attend. Special music was furnished by a quartette
composed of Miss Leota and Helen Hatfield and Paul and Solon Hatfield. Miss Cliffie Crews presided at the piano.
The floral
offerings were very profuse. Burial took place at the local cemetery. (Belle Plaine News, Mar. 18, 1926, submitted
by Nancy Willis)
Delilah Elder was born in the state of Indiana, April 1, 1857. At the age of four years upon the death of her father she went to live with her uncle, Geo. Sommerville. She was brought by him and his family to Oxford, Kansas when 17 years of age and remained with him until her marriage to Mr. M. Troutman, of Belle Plaine, April 20, 1876. To this union five children were born, all of whom preceded their mother to the shores of Eternity when quite young except one son, George, who with his family resides at the old home.
She leaves to mourn her departure a devoted husband, a faithful son and family and an admiring stepdaughter, Mrs. Mahala Clevenger and children of Wellington, Kan., and a host of ardent friends and neighbors. Also three sisters and two brothers, all of whom reside in Indiana. Her mother died about seven years ago.
Mrs. Troutman became a member of the M.E. church
in this city about eighteen or twenty years ago and lived in full fellowship with that Church until her death.
Aunt Delilah, as she was familiarly called, was one of those jolly, good natured wives and mothers whose love was
unbounded and hospitality unmeasurable. To know her was to love her as was evidenced by the profusion of flowers
heaped upon and about her casket by her admiring friends and loved ones. Many of whom with
tearful eyes declared, "She was the best friend I ever had." She was a member of the Eastern Star, the
Degree of Honor and a believer in Him who said, "He that believeth in me though he die, yet shall he live
again."
The funeral occurred from the M.E. church in this city Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by J.H. Scott pastor, assisted by Rev. Hall of the Presbyterian church, after which the remains were laid to rest in the beautiful Belle Plaine cemetery, there to await the resurrection of the Just made perfect. The entire community mourns with the bereft husband and children and hereby extend their deepest sympathy. (Belle Plaine News, Mar. 15, 1917, submitted by Nancy Willis)
Old Sumner Resident Taken In Death
Ezra Troutman died suddenly Tuesday Noon; Apoplexy Cause of Death.
Ezra Troutman, 67 died suddenly at his home northwest of town Tuesday noon. Death was caused by apoplexy. Ezra Troutman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Troutman, was born in Indiana. He came to Sumner County in the early eighties. After coming to Kansas he married Sarah Sheets of Illinois, who survives him. Other relatives are two sons, Guy, of South Haven, and Harry of Enid; three daughters: Mrs. Pearl Cravens of near Geuda Springs, Mrs. Leota Mason and Mrs. Edith Wiley, of South Haven.
Funeral services will be held Friday at two p.m. from the Christian Church, Rev. Driskill in charge. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. (South Haven New Era, Friday, September 25, 1931, Roll 14, May 4, 1928 to June 29, 1933, page 1, submitted by Nancy Willis)
Mrs. Sarah Troutman passed away at her home Tuesday evening, December 28 at 5:15 o'clock. Mrs. Troutman had been ill several weeks but was thought to be feeling better. She is survived by two sons, Guy Troutman of South Haven, and Harry Troutman of Wellington, and three daughters, Mrs.Glee Mason, Mrs. Pearl Craven, Geuda Springs, and Mrs. G. Kenneth Wiley. Funeral services will be held at the South Haven Christian Church Friday afternoon. (The South Haven New Era, Thursday, December 30, 1948, page 1, submitted by Nancy Willis)
Bennett R. Craven. 78, dies suddenly, rites held Saturday
Bennett R. Craven, 78, Gueda Springs, Kans., died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1968 in a Wellington hospital where he was brought a short time before from his home in an ambulance after becoming suddenly ill. He was born December 26, 1890 at Portland, Kans. and had been a lifelong resident of Sumner County. He farmed northwest of Gueda Springs until 11 years ago after retiring and moving to Gueda Springs. He had lived on the farm since 1937. He was married March 27, 1912 to Pearl Troutman on a farm northwest of South Haven. She preceded her husband in death on September 24, 1968.
Survivors include one son, Russell of Oxford, three daughters, Mrs. Max(Dorothy)Walton, 621 South H., Wellington, Mrs. Leonard(Geneva)Smith, Gueda Springs and Mrs. Arthur(Virginia)Swanson, Arkansas City, 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded on death by a son, Bennet C., who died April 1934 and a brother and two sisters.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Frank Funeral Home, Wellington. The Rev. Don Swaim, Arkansas City will officiate. Burial was in Corzine Cemetery, Corbin, Kans. Mr. Craven is a brother-in-law of Mrs. Glee Mason and Mrs. Kenneth Wiley, South Haven. (The South Haven New Era, Thursday, December 19, 1968, submitted by Nancy Willis)
FUNERAL HELD FOR GUY TROUTMAN
Funeral services were conducted at the Frank Funeral home in Wellington Friday afternoon for Mr. Guy Troutman, 67, who died at his rural home Tuesday afternoon, April 14 at four o'clock in the afternoon.
Born the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Troutman February 7, 1892, he had lived in the South Haven community his entire life. He was a member of the South Haven Methodist church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edna Cottle Troutman; three sons Wendell and David Troutman, both of Caldwell, and Charles Troutman of North Carolina; three daughters, Mrs. Ersel Metcalf, Calif, Mrs. Thelma Young and Mrs. Jessie Gilchrist both of Wichita; one brother, Harry Troutman of Blackwell;(Okla.) three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Craven of Geuda Springs, Mrs.Leota Mason and Mrs. Edith Wiley both of rural South Haven; 25 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (South Haven New Era, Apr. 23, 1959, submitted by Nancy Willis)
Obituary
Darius Troutman was born June 6 1866, near Rochester,
Fulton Co., Ind., and died at the home of his brother, Michael Troutman near Belle Plaine, Kans., Dec.23d, 1900
after a long and painful illness, his disease being miner's consumption. His illness was borne with singular patience,
resignation and sweetness of disposition, for five weeks being a continual grapple with the dread disease. while
clinging to life he was surrounded by loving brothers and sisters, his brother William and wife coming from the
old home in Indiana, 1000 miles distant. his sister Myrtle from Dover, O.T. many loving hands were stretched out
to hold him back but all loving care and the best of medical skill could not accomplish were without avail. Bowing
in weak submission to Him who"doeth all things well" he passed to the better land. The funeral services
were conducted by his nurse, Pastor and friend, I. Willey, assisted by Rev. Barron of the M.E.Church and Rev. Miller
of the Presbyterian church. His remains were laid to rest beside his mother in the Belle Plaine cemetery. (Belle
Plaine News, Dec. 27, 1900, submitted by Nancy Willis)
James Patrick Sutherland was born at Wick in the
north of Scotland, October 13, 1852, and departed this life at his home north of Belle Plaine, Dec 16, 1939 at
the age of 87 years, 2 months and 3 days.
He was baptised in the Presbyterian Church of Wick in early life. He came to Kansas when he was 22 years old and
worked as a cowboy on the range. Wichita was the last railway station and a very small town at that time.
He was the last surviving member of a family of seven. Two of his sisters came to Kansas after he did. Jane married
William Gunn, and later moved to Oklahoma. Delina married John Lightburn of Belle Plaine and later returned to
Scotland.
On August 23, 1882, he was married to Mary S. Gilchrist, of Belle Plaine, at which time they settled on the old
home place north of Belle Plaine. To this union one daughter, Mary Jeanne, and one son James Patrick, who died
at birth, were born. His wife preceded him in death, in June 1886.
He is survived by his daughter, Mrs' Mary J. Bishop, ten grandchildren, eleven greatgrandchildren, one niece and
two nephews.
Funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian church in this city Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 19, Rev. Thomas
Price delivering the sermon.
Music consisted of two songs, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "City Four Square".
They were sang by a mixed quartette [sic], composed of Harold Martin, Misses Edith Blankenship and Lacy Stunkel
and Henry Stunkel.
Pall bearers were George McAllister, Lou Bowlby, Fred Stunkel, Wilbur Markley, E.L. Meece and Lowell Mason.
Interment took place at the local cemetery, the Hatfield Funeral Home in charge. (Belle Plaine News, no date) (Submitted
by Kisha Blair)
Died - David Flett, son of Mrs. Flett, aged 15 years. Funeral services were held last Sunday at the Presbyterian church. (Belle Plaine News, 5 May 1883) (Submitted by Kisha Blair)
R. Shipman Dies; Rites Held Tuesday
Richard Shipman, 62, died unexpectedly Saturday at his home in Belle Plaine.
Mr. Shipman was born April 19, 1908 at Altus, Okla. A retired Boeing machinist, he had been a resident of Belle
Plaine since 1935.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his widow, Rose of the home; a son, George of Belle Plaine; a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Steudte,
Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Mrs. Etta Eckert of Wichita, and Mrs. Mable Isehart of Mulvane; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gail Cross as
officiant. Burial followed in the local cemetery with Hatfield Funeral Home in charge.
Music was furnished by a duet, Mrs. Kenneth Howe and Mrs. Kenneth Utt. Mrs. Gail Cross served as organist.
Pallbearers were Earl Francisco, Robert Nelson, Wayne Nighswonger, Larry Woodard, Harold Bishop and Clyde Nighswonger.
(Belle Plaine News, 5 Nov 1970) Submitted by Kisha Blair
SHIPMAN, ROSE M.
Rose M. Shipman
Rose M. Shipman, 81, homemaker, of Belle Plaine died Feb. 15, 1993 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Wichita.
She was born Feb. 19, 1911 in Sentinel, Okla., the daughter of Stephen O. and Mary Jane (Sutherland) Bishop.
She married Richard Shipman on Jan. 31, 1931 and the couple moved to Belle Plaine in 1935. He died in October,
1970.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Belle Plaine and the VFW Auxiliary.
She is survived by son, George of Belle Plaine;
daughter, Bertha Steudte of Derby; brothers, Everett, Marvin, and Harold Bishop, all of Wichita; sister, Hallie
Norris of Wichita; three grandchildren.
Memorials go to the American Diabetes Association.
Funeral service is today (Thursday) 2 p.m., at the Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, Belle Plaine. Burial is in the
Belle Plaine Cemetery.
Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Belle Plaine News, 18 Feb 1993) Submitted by Kisha
Blair
BISHOP, JAMES E.
Bishop Rites Set Today
James E. Bishop, 74, a lifetime resident of Belle Plaine, died Monday night in Woodlawn Nursing Home Wichita, where
he had been a resident for the last six months.
He was born Aug. 15, 1901.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Belle Plaine,
with Senter Mulvane Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Masonic graveside services are to be held at Belle Plaine
Cemetery, conducted by Lodge 173.
Mr. Bishop was a retired Boeing employee in the precision assembly department. He was a member of the First Presbyterian
Church, Masonic Lodge No. 173, and a lifetime member of O.E.S. Chapter 125.
Survivors include his widow, Lanore; four brothers, Everett R. of Sedgwick, Kan., George R., Harold R., and Marvin
L., all of Wichita; and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Nelson and Mrs. Hallie Norris of Wichita, and Mrs. Rose Shipman
of Belle Plaine. (Belle Plaine News, 19 Feb 1976) Submitted by Kisha Blair
KOLLMERGEN, OPAL
Mother Succumbs
Mrs. Opal Kollmergen [sic], 70, died Sunday in the Caldwell Hospital. She was the mother of Mrs. William E. McGinnis
of rural Belle Plaine.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Schaeffer-Thompson Chapel, Caldwell, with the Rev. Roger Williams
officiating. Interment was in St. Paul Evangelical Cemetery in Bluff City.
Mrs. Kollmergen was born July 26, 1905 at Waldron, Kan.
She married C.J. Kollmergen on Aug. 25, 1926 at Anthony.
Survivors include three other daughters, Mrs. Helen Lockwood, Harper, Mrs. Hazel Sandell, Beaver City, Neb., and
Mrs. Judy Houchin, Caldwell; two sons, Kenneth, SOuth Haven, and Leonard, Lansing, Kan.; a brother, four sisters,
21 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. (Belle Plaine News 19 Feb 1976) (Note: the SSDI lists her last
name as Kollmorgen) Submitted by Kisha Blair)
Anita L. Merritt (Nov. 10, 1948-Aug. 9, 2002)
Anita Louise Merritt, 53, died Friday. Aug. 9, 2002, at her home in Grove, Okla. After a lengthy illness.
Anita Merritt was born Nov. 10, 1948 in Kansas City, Mo., to Paul and IIoh (Curtis) Ingram. She married Herman “Butch” Merritt, Sr., on Nov. 10, 1966, in Arkansas City, Kan. She worked as a certified medical aid for the state of Kansas. Mrs. Merrit left Arkansas City, Kan., in 1992. She was a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include her husband, Herman “Butch” Merritt, Sr. of Grove; one daughter, Sherry L. Cargile of Grove; two sons, Herman W. Merritt, Jr., and wife Melissa of Grove, and Mark Merritt and wife Michelle of Newton, Kan.; her parents, Paul and IIoh Ingram; one brother, Ronnie Joe Ingram of Emporia, Kan.; two sisters, Pam Pitts of Newkirk, Okla., and Paulette Luginsland of Beato, Kan.; and 15 grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Tuesday Aug. 13, 2002 at Butler Cemetery with the Rev. William Springer officiating, Visitation was held Monday, Aug. 12, 2002, at the funeral home.
Services were under the direction of Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Grove, Okla. (Submitted by Linda Rodriguez)
Mrs. Sarah Blanpied, 75, a pioneer of the Praire Garden neighborhood west of Mulvan, passed away at 8:05 o'clock Sunday evening, at the home of her son, Lloyd Blanpied, in Los Angeles, Calif., according to a message received here early Monday by her daughter, Mrs. C. R. Archibald of southeast of Mulvane. Mrs. Blanpied had been in poor health for several months and in a critical condition since she suffered an attack of paralysis on Step. 13 last. The remains are being brought to Mulvane, to arrive today, and funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at the Methodist church. The service will be conducted by H. L. Shook, pastor. Interment will be in the Council Grove cemetery southwest of here, in the neighborhood where the deceased and her husband took up their homestead when they came to Kansas in 1873. Mrs. Blanpied, or Sarah Jane Rose, was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, in 1864 and there grew to womanhood amd in 1872 married to N. William Blanpied. The next spring they answered the "call of the west" and coming to Kansas, took a claim in the Prairie Garden neighborhood west of Mulvane, more than six years before this town was laid out. Their claim is the place now owned by Mr. Leonard Hatter, and which is occupied by the Wm. Diller family. In 1900 Mr. and Mrs. Blanpied, with their family, bought the old Loper farm a mile east of Mulvane and that was the family home until they moved to Mulvane in 1917. Mr. Blanpied passed on soon after moving to Mulvane, and Mrs. Blanpied lived here untill last fall when she went to California to visit her sons, and became sick while there. The Blanpieds were active in the development of their rural community. Among some of their earliest neighbors were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Griste, Mr. and Mrs. George Ashmore, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ayres, Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Cushman and John and Anne Griste. The ranks of the pioneers have fast been thinning during recent years and of those mentioned but four are now living. Mrs. Blanpied is survived by four sons and four daughters: Charles, of Leona, N.J.; Ida Wardick, Deerfield, Kans,; Lillie Gambrill, New Albany, Kans.; Bernard, Meridian, Miss.; Elsie Hutcinson, Jefferson, Ore.; Jesse and Lloyd, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; and Elva Archibald, of Route 2, Mulvane Three children preceded her in death. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and by two brothers, Castor and James Rose, of Ohio, and one sister Mrs. Ida Little, Gainsville, Fla. Also her aged foster parents, who are both now past 90, are still living, in Gainsville. (The Mulvane News, December 26, 1929, submitted by Friends for Free Genealogy)
William Norman Blanpied, passed away at his home in Mulvane, Kansas, Saturday, March 26th at 2 p.m. having suffered a stroke of paralysis on the day previous. The deceased was born in Liberty, Guernsey county, Ohio, August 6th 1850, son of Thos. and Hannah Blanpied. As a young man he came west where he took up a homestead in 1871 at Prairie Garden, Sumner county, four miles west of Mulvane. Mr. Blanpied was married to Sarah Jane Rose, also of Liberty, Ohio May 22, 1873. To this union were born eleven children, nine of whom, with Mrs. Blanpied are still living. Ida Ann, wife of Lee West, lives near Mulvane; Elmer C., is a railroad engineer in Wilford Utah; Lillian, wife of W.A. Gambril, Cleo Springs Okla., Charles Wesley, student at Columbia University and assistant pastor Grace M.E. church, New York City; Jesse Norman, Salesman, Denver, Colo., Elva Anis, wife of C.R. Archibald, of Mulvane: Lloyd Emery, Electrical Salesman, Ft. Worth, Texas: Elsie Bernice, wife of Gerald Hutchinson, Mulvane; and Bernerd William, student Bartlesville, Okla. There are 22 grandchildren and one great grand child. All the children except Elmer and Lillian arrived in time for the funeral. Elmer will be here a day later having been delayed. Mrs. Lora May Kopietz, elder daughter of Mrs. West is also present for the funeral. The funeral was held Tuesday, March 27th at 10 a.m. in the Mulvane Methodist Episcopal church, the Rev, J.F. Irwin officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the Prairie Garden cemetery. (The Mulvane News, March 29, 1917, submitted by Friends for Free Genealogy)
The deceased Hannah Helms Blanpied was born in West Virginia, Jan. 2d 1821, and emigrated with her parents to Guernsy county, Ohio, when a young girl and helped her parents to open up a home at that time in the wild west and teaching subscription day schools. When about 23 years of age she was united in marriage to Thos. Blanpied, a resident of the same county (whom she also helped to build a home). This union was blessed with four children, Mary E., deceased, J. M. who now resides in Belle Plaine, Rachel Halpin, who resides in Conway Springs, Wm. N., who resides in Prairie Garden. In the year 1862 she was left a widow by the death of her husband at Danville prison, whom she still reverenced by remaining his widow. In the year 1874 for the love of her children with whom she wished to live, she emigrated to Belle Plaine, Kansas, residing partly with her two eldest children and of late years keeping her own house. On the 26th day of May she went to Conway Springs to visit her daughter and her many friends, whom she delighted to speak about. Shes was taken sick at the residence of her brother-in-law, James Blanpied. During her last sickness she bore her sufferings with christian patience, and continually expressed her perfect confidence in her Saviour, expressing her wilingness, either to go away and be with Him, or remain a while longer with her loved ones here. She delighted to hear the Salvation Army hymn, "Oh bless the happy day, when Jesus came to stay, and tho' my sins were crimson red, He's taken them all away, and by His mighty power He's turned my night to day, and now I've a life that's filled with joy, since Jesus came to stay." For her we need not sorrow, for them that sleep in Juses will God bring with Him. She fell asleep, Sunday June 9th at 11:40 a.m., aged 74 years, 4 1/2 months. Monday morning at 8:20 Rev. Pruen conducted services at the house and then twelve pall bearers and a large concourse of friends took her remains to the Mo. Pac. R.R. which bore them to this place, where a large number of friends met at the depot and assisted in conveying the same to the M.E. church, where funeral services were held, conducted by Rev. Dugald McCormick. After services the remains were taken to the Prairie Garden cemetery and laid away by the side of a daughter, who had preceded her. The News joins in offering words of condolence to the grief stricken relatives. (The Belle Plains News, June 13, 1895, submitted by Friends for Free Genealogy)
HALPIN, RACHEL BLANPIED (HARRY MRS.)
Mrs. Harry Halpin died shortly after noon yesterday at their home near the depot. Mr. and Mrs. Halpin have lived here for more than twenty years. She was a very large and fleshy woman and for several years has not been seen much away from their home.
She had been quite sick for over a week, but it was not known that she was in a critical condition and her sudden death came as a surprise. Heart trouble was probably the immediate cause of death. The funeral was held at eleven o'clock this morning and interment made in the cemetery here. Obituary notice will probably be publiched next week. (Conway Springs Star, October 1, 1908, submitted by Friends for Free Genealogy)
Harry Halpin died last Friday night at Wellington. His body was brought here on Saturday and buried in the Conway Springs cemetery on Sunday. Owing to the awful storm which reigned here on that day only a small number followed the remains to the cemetery. Harry was one of the old-timers in Conway Springs and was one man of whom no one could say anything bad. He was inoffensive and always pleasant in his greetings to his fellowman. For years he ran a newsstand and became such a familiar figure to the people here that all will miss Harry. Harry, like many another good hearted fellow was unfortunate in his undertakings and that withe the death of his wife some few months ago seemed to prey deeply upon his mind so much so in fact, that his mind became unbalanced and he was taken away week before last to Wellington for sage keeping. Death claimed him and who can say but that the release of his hold upon mortality did not place him in a happier, better state than that which he had here on earth. He leaves two children to mourn his death, a son named Will who has been absent for years and the other a daughter, the wife of Robert Saywer, who resides here. (Conway Springs Star, February 18, 1909, submitted by Friends for Free Genealogy)
John O. Archibald, 70 year old retired farmer of Mulvane, died at his home on North First street, at about 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, following an illness of some three weeks. Mr. Archibald had been in declining health for more than a year. Last September he suffered a stroke of paralysis, from which he never fully recoverded. He suffered from heart trouble, and for the past tree weeks had been gradually growing weaker and his condition became critical about two weeks ago. Saturday evening he suffered another paralytic stroke, and did not recover consciousness afterward. Mr. Archibald had lived in Mulvane and on his farm near here, in the Central neighborhood five miles southeast of town, for the past 28 years, having come to this section in 1903 from Iowa. He was born near Stockport, Iowa, July 24, 1861. He lived near Stockport and other towns in southeastern Iowa. he was reared on a farm and lived on a farm all of his life except for the few years he had lived in Mulvane. He was married January 2, 1887, to Miss Sarah E. Philips, at Fairfield, Iowa. They farmed there until coming to Kansas and purchased the place southeast of Mulvane, which Mr. Archibbald still owned at the time of his death. Mrs. Archibald died about six years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Archibald first came into Mulvane several years ago, and bought and lived in the place now owned by Mrs. Ratliff, north of the grade school. Later he returned to the farm, and then after the death of his wife he again came to town, buying his present home. In town Mr. Archibald had become a member of the Methodist church. his is survived by two sons and one daughter, Clarence and Roy Archibald of near Mulvane, and Mrs. Merle Gorton of Craig, Colo. One son died in infancy. Also he is survived by one sister, Miss Maria Archibald of Indianola, Iowa, and by fifteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Friday afternoon, at the Mulvane Methodist church. The service will be conducted by Rev. D.L. Klingman, friend of the family, and husband of Mrs. Klingman pastor of the Shiloh United Brethren church. Interment will be beside the body of his late wife, in Mulvane cemetery. Gordon mortuary in charge. (The Mulvane News, March 31, 1932, submitted by Friends for Free Genealogy)
Sarah Elizabeth Philips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Philips, was born in Van Buren county, Iowa, May 18, 1862 and departed this life Aug. 23, 1926, aged 64 years, 3 months and 4 days. On Jan. 2, 1887 she was married to John O. Archibald of the same county and to which union four children came to bless and of whom three are living, Clarence and Roy of Mulvane, Kans., and Mrs. Erma Gorton of Sunbeam, Colo., Bertie having died in infancy. The same spring after her marriage the deceased was converted at the Union Church near her home and united with the Methodist church. But on coming to Kansas she never united with any of the religious organizations here, choosing, rather to remian in her own quiet way, to live the principles of her religion from which she never swerved. She was s splendid home maker and a great lover of flowers and kept her home surrounded with them even when their culture required labor beyond her strength. She was a good wife and a good mother, a good neighbor and a good friend. And in her passing, leaves to mourn her, beside her immediate family, twelve grandchildren, four sisters, Cora and Mollie of Stockport, Iowa, Mrs. Belle Alvey of Wichita, Kans., and Mrs. Emma Shagley of Esborn, Kans., three brothers H. C., T. C., and J. E. Philips all of Stockport, Iowa. These with a host of friends and neighbors. The deceased had been a patient sufferer for about ten weeks and everything that loving hearts could suggest was done to no avail. She had to go the way of all the earth. Funeral Services were held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Mulvane Methodist church, conducted by Rev. A. J. Rhodes of Wichita, former pastor of the Mulvane Church of Christ. Interment was made in the Mulvane cemetery. (The Mulvane News, September 2, 1926, submitted by Friends for Free Genealogy)
Obit: Former Sumner County Sheriff:
WELLINGTON — Jerry Dean Wiley, 74, of Wellington, died Feb. 17, 2010, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Brent Clayton will officiate.
Burial will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 8 tonight with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 at Hawks-Shelley Funeral Home &
Crematory.
For further information or to send a condolence, visit www.hawksfuneralhome.com.
Jerry Wiley was born Jan. 3, 1936, in South Haven, to Gerald and Fawnie (Falkenberg) Wiley. He graduated from South
Haven High School in 1954 and attended Kansas State University.
He and Judy McLain married Sept. 2, 1955, at the Wellington United Methodist Church.
Jerry worked in law enforcement his entire life, starting with the Wellington Police Department in 1957. Four years
later, he took the position of undersheriff for Sumner County Sheriff John Patterson. Jerry held that position
until being elected sheriff in 1974, and he remained in that office until 1984. Jerry continued in law enforcement,
working at the federal courthouse in Wichita until he retired in 1998.
While working in law enforcement, Jerry also worked the family farm and raised cattle.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Wiley, his sons, Mitch Wiley and Mike Wiley, and his daughter, Kim Mirt, all of
Wellington; and five grandchildren. (Wichita Eagle, February 19, 2010, submitted by Kyle M. Condon)
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