SUMNER COUNTY, KANSAS
OBITS
McEACHERN, NEIL
Neil McEachern was born in Toronto, Canada, April 4, 1858 and after an illness of only a few days passed away at the Wellington hospital, Wellington, Kas., at 8:45 a.m. April 17, 1948, at the age of 90 years and 12 days.
When but a small boy, he moved with his parents to Illinois. The family came to Kansas in 1854 and homesteaded in the Perth community.
Mr. McEachern was united in marriage to Fannie Connor July 17, 1890. Mrs. McEachern preceded him in death Nov. 3, 1927. In 1943, he moved to Wellington and made his home with his children.
Mr. McEachern lived a very active life and took an active interest in all community affairs; was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand where it was needed. He helped build the Presbyterian church in the Perth community, and himself became a member of the church. For years he hauled freight between Wichita and points in Oklahoma. Truly a pioneer in the early days of Kansas and Oklahoma.
On April 4, he celebrated his 90th birthday in the midst of his children and grand children and thoroughly enjoyed the day. His friends also made him happy with their shower of greetings. Among the greeting cards was one from Governor Carlson.
Neil McEachern leaves to mourn his death his sons, William Alameda, Calif.; Leroy, Hugh, John, Jesse, and Eugene, all of Wellington and Lewis, El Dorado; three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Kingsley, Conway Springs, Mrs. Marie Kern, Wichita, Mrs. Fannie Kern, Perth; one brother, Allen, Twin Falls, Idaho; one sister, Mrs. Katie Patton, Wellington, 40 grandchildren (three grandsons gave their lives in the last war), 15 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. (Submitted by Pam McEachern)
NEIL MCEACHERN TAKEN IN DEATH
17 April 1948
Neil McEachern, pioneer of Sumner county, died at 8:45 a.m. today in the Wellington hospital following a brief illness.
Survivors include seven sons, William, Leroy, Hugh, John, Jess, Eugene, Lewis and three daughters, Bessie Kingsley, Marie Kern, Fannie Kern and a host of grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements which are in charge of the Frank funeral home were not complete today.
This was probably in the Wellington Daily News. I left spelling and punctuation as they were in the original notice as much as possible. Submitted by Pam McEachern October 2010
McEACHERN, FANNIE ELIZABETH
Mrs. Fannie Elizabeth McEachern
9 November 1927
McEachern - Mrs. Fannie Elizabeth McEachern, wife of Neil McEachern, a resident of the Perth vicinity for many years and whose family has long been one of the most prominent of that locality, died very suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bessie Kingsley, southeast of that place last Thursday evening. The circumstances of her death were unusual. She had gone with her husband to celebrate her fifty-ninth birthday at the daughter's home and after spending a pleasant evening they had begun preparations to return. While putting her on wraps Mrs. McEachern was seized with attack of cerebral hemorrhage and fell to the floor. She was assisted to a couch and a Wellington physician called, but she passed away about 9:30 o'clock a few minutes after his arrival. Mrs. McEachern had not been well for some months and had been taking treatment during that time, but her condition was not considered serious and her sudden death came as a great shock to her family and friends.
Mrs. McEachern was born (Connor) in Table Rock, McLean County, Illinois, November 8, 1868. She came with her husband to the vicinity of Perth in the early 80s and has since resided in that locality where a large family of children grew up in their farm home. Besides the husband Mrs. McEachern is survived by seven sons, W.M., Roy, Hugh, John, Jess, Eugene and Louis, all of Perth; and three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Kingsley, Mrs. Marie Kern and Mrs. Fannie Kern, all of the Perth vicinity. She leaves also two brothers, Louis Connor, of Cushing, Oklahoma, and Grant Connor whose present address is not known, and three sisters, Mrs. Dora Wickery, Glendale, and Mrs. Mary Stone, Los Angeles, California, and Mrs. Mima Vliet of Table Grove, Illinois. Also by twenty-two grandchildren.
The funeral services took place on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Presbyterian church at Perth, of which she had been a faithful member for many years, the services being conducted by Rev. C.H. Myers, of Braman. Interment was made in the Bethany cemetery at Perth.
This was in a Sumner County Newspaper but I do not know the name. I left spelling and punctuation as they were in the original notice as much as possible. Submitted by Pam McEachern October 2010
LeRoy McEachern, 80 of 226 E. 4th, Wellington, died at 3:10 p.m. Monday in a local hospital (w)here he had been last Friday.
He was born Dec. 12, 1892 at Perth, Kan. He was married to Hazel Ellen Tatum on May 23, 1959 at Wellington. He was first married to Nora Burns on Sept. 2, 1912 in Perth. He came to Wellington in July 1939 from Perth, where he farmed for a number of years. He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for several years and retired Dec. 12, 1959. He had been school crossing flagman for Wellington school children at Vandenburgh and Harvey for the past four years. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and Wellington Elks Lodge.
Survivors include his widow Hazel of the home; two sons Melvin (Pud) McEachern 130 N. Blaine, Wellington and John M. McEachern, Bloomington, Ill; five daughters, Mrs. John (Frances) Grundy, New Orleans, La., Mrs. Floyd (Peg) Gwinn, Beloit, Kans., Mrs. T.J. (Dorothy) Roberts, 814 W. 16th, Mrs. Wayne (Tudy) Sneed, 1113 W. Lincoln, both of Wellington and Mrs. Galen (Mary Jane) Lamb, Joshua, Tex.; three brothers, John W. McEachern , Jess McEachern, both of 400 S. C. Wellington and Hugh McEachern, 408 E. 7th, Wellington; three sisters, Mrs. Fannie Burns, Corbin, Kan., Mrs. Marie Kern, Wichita, Kan. And Mrs. Besse Kingsley, Conway Springs, Kan.; two step-sons, Dick White, Fairbury, Neb., and Elaine White, Downs, Kan.; two stepdaughters, June Gengler, Stockton, Kan., and Betty Watts, Wichita; 40 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and one great- great grandchild.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Father Michael Garrahy, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. There will be a recitation of the Holy Rosary this evening at 7:30 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus at the Yost funeral and (an)other Rosary Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home by Father Garrahy. Friends may call at the Yost Funeral Home this evening and on Wednesday.
NOTE: LeRoy McEachern died 24 Sept 1973. Also his son John M. McEachern lived in Bloomington, MN not Illinois. This was my father. I left the spelling as it was in the paper as much as possible. In a couple of places I added part of a missing word. Pam McEachern 22 October 2010
McEACHERN, VIRGIL LAMAR "DICK"
McEachern Rites Held Last Thursday
Funeral services for Virgil (Dick) McEachern, who was killed in an automobile accident at Tolleson, Ariz., were held October 20 at 9 a.m. from St. Anthony's Catholic church with Father Maguire officiating.
Pallbearers were Don Sharpsteen, Fred Knorp, Bill Graves, Ted Quillen, Don Arnett and Dick Vandaveer. Don Schultz, Donald Bennet, Carol Brown, Richard Williams, Raford Cade and Bill Bowman were honorary pallbearers. Ushers were Don Tennant and Don Campbell and Jolio Caudirvillo were buglers.
The color bearers and firing squad included Floyd
Zoglmann, Otho Berry, William Murphy, Garland Mountz, Kenneth Larimore, W. D. Brandt Jr., Walt Hendricks Jr., S.E.
Saunders, W.W. Wood, Frank Wright, Jack Hubbard, Herman Zoglmann, Fred Schields Jr., H.E. Cowles, Sid Shields and
William Zoglmann. The Chaplain was Charles Hill and the interment was in the Catholic cemetery at Perth, Kansas.
The following is a complete obituary, followed by a poem as part of the obituary, which was then followed by a
paid Card of Thanks.
Virgil Lamar (Dick) McEachern, son of Kate and Hugh McEachern was born August 28, 1921 at Perth, Kans. He moved to Wellington with his parents while a young boy and spent his life there, prior to entering the U.S. Navy.
He enlisted 12 days after Pearl Harbor, Dec. 19, 1941, served 4 years during the war and received his discharge Nov. 23, 1945. He re-enlisted about Oct. 1, 1946 and served overseas until April, 1949.
While home on furlough, Dick was married to Miss Lila Stringer on May 6, 1949 and was sent to Litchfield Park, Phoenix, Arizona, with the U.S. Naval Air Facility. He died Oct. 14, 1949, of injuries sustained in a car accident near Tolleson, Ariz, while returning to the base from liberty.
Dick was preceded in death by his mother on Feb. 2 1944. Survivors include his wife, Lila; his father, Hugh McEachern; two brothers, Bob and Leo, all of Wellington; one sister, Mrs. Bob Selay of Winfield' and a host of other relatives and friends.
Dick's generosity and thoughtfulness of others were outstanding. He was loved by all who knew him.
Beloved, "It is well !"
God's ways are always right;
And perfect love is o'er them all
Though far above our sight.
Beloved, "It is well !"
Though deep and sore the smart,
The hand that wounds knows how to bind
And heal the broken heart.
Beloved, "It is well !"
Though sorrow clouds our way,
'Twill only make the joy more dear
That ushers in the day.
Beloved, 'It is well !"
The path that Jesus trod,
Though rough and straight and dark it be.
Leads home to Heaven and God.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors
for the lovely flowers and for all other kindnesses extended us at the time of our recent sorrow.
The McEachern Family.
adv.
(Submitted by Pam McEachern)
Dorothy Ann Roberts, 71, a homemaker, died June 12, 1989 at her daughter's home in Wichita. She was a lifelong resident of Wellington and Perth.
Mrs. Roberts was born Jan 3, 1918 in Perth, the daughter of Roy and Nora (Burns) McEachern. She was married to Truman Roberts May 11, 1941 in Yuma County, Ariz. He preceded her in death in 1977.
She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7 p.m. tomorrow at St. Anthony's Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with Fr. Floyd McKinney officiating.
Survivors include four son, Roger of Tulsa, Okla., Thomas of Novato, Calif., Steven of Asheboro, N.C. and Randy of Silsbee, Texas; three daughters, Susan Wallace of Wichita, Sally Beattie of Englewood, Colo. and Nora Matthews of Lee's Summit, Mo.; a brother, Melvin "Pud" McEachern of Wellington; four sisters, Frances Grundy of Wichita, Margaret Gwinn and Melva "Tudy" Sneed, both of Wellington and Mary Jane Lamb of Joshua, Texas and 16 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. tomorrow.
The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer society or Hospice, Inc. Contributions may be left at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Frank Funeral Home. (Submitted by Pam McEachern)
(He was the son of LeRoy and Hanora Burns McEachern)
Gene LeRoy McEachern was born January 10, 1928 and departed this life December 21, 1928 at the age of 11 months and 11 days.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his mother and father,
three sisters, Frances, Margaret and Dorothy and one brother, John, and a host of relatives and friends.
Little Gene
I came and looked upon his face-
But didn't weep.
His placid features looked so like
A babe asleep!
Just like, before I'd seen him in-
His cradle bed.
But when I touched his brow, I
knew
That he was dead.
How oft He's answered back your
kiss
With laughing eyes.
And you have said: "He's worth in
gold;
His weight and size."
And if t'were not that through
your tears-
You hear him say "Come little
one"
Your lives would be
So dread today
(Submitted by Pam McEachern)
McEachern Rites Held On Monday
Hanora Burns McEachern b.2 Sept 1893 and d. 15 July 1954
Funeral services for Mrs. Roy McEachern were held from St. Anthony's catholic church on Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock with Father Ray Schmidt, pastor, officiating.
Pallbearers were members of the Knights of Columbus, Clarence Beat, Leonard Zebert, Wm. Murphy, Frank Shea, Leo Schmidt and Woodie Othic.
Burial was in Prairie Lawn Cemetery.
(Submitted by Pam McEachern)
WICHITA -John D. Grundy, 1001 E. McArthur, died Aug. 11. He was 57.
Grundy was born Oct 31, 1924, in Denton, Texas, to George and Grace Price Grundy.
He is survived by his wife, Frances (McEachern), of the home; four brothers, Jack of Wichita, Ronald of Pine Bluff, Ark., Paul of Corpus Cristi Texas, and Robert, of Springfield, MO.; three sisters, Elizabeth Hayes, Wichita, Dorothy Wolcott, Hayward, Calif., Nona Harwick, Agoura, Calif; two brothers-in-laws, John McEachern, of Richfield, Minn., Pud McEachern, of Wellington; four sister-in-laws, Dorothy Roberts, Peg Gwinn, Tudy Sneed, all of Wellington, and Mary Jane Lamb, of Koontz Texas.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church in Wichita with Father James Hoagland, officiating.
Rosary will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary in Wichita.
Burial will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington. (Submitted by Pam McEachern)
PIONEER WOMAN DIES AT WELLINGTON HOME
(Special to The Eagle)
WELLINGTON, Mar. 29.- Mrs. John Patton, 93, died early Saturday morning at her home here following an illness of two months.
Mrs. Patton was born Sept 15, 1859 in Montreal, Canada. She came to Kansas in 1873, settling on a farm at Perth, Kan. A pioneer, she proved up the claim which is now the townsite of Perth in honor of one of her relatives. She was united in marriage to John Patton March 25, 1880, who preceded her in death in 1930. Four of her 11 children have also preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Wellington Presbyterian church and was active in church and community activities until about two months ago when her health began to fail.
Survivors include five sons, Frank, George and John, all of Geuda Springs, Kans.; James of Glendale, Calif.; Orville, of Albuquerque, N.M.; and two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Wright, of Wellington; and Miss Ellen Patton, of the Wellington home address. Twenty-one grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren also survive. A niece and nephew of the pioneer, John Davidson and Mrs. Agnes Pottenger, reside in Wichita.
Funeral service arrangements will be announced
by the Frank funeral home, of Wellington.
NOTE: I have a birth date for Katie McEachern Patton as 1852, not 1859. I am sure the truth lays somewhere in between.
Pam McEachern 21 Oct. 2010
McEachern Rites Set
EL DORADO - Services for Lewis V. (Peck) McEachern, 52, of 1124 Towanda Avenue, El Dorado, who died unexpectedly at his home Monday night will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald D. McCracken, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Lawns Cemetery with Masonic rites.
A resident of El Dorado since 1936; he was employed by the Skelly Oil Company. At the time of his death he was a foreman at the company's refinery. He was noted as a fan of all sports and played for the Skelly Oilers baseball team as catcher after coming to El Dorado.
Mr. McEachern was born at Perth, Kans., on March 19, 1913. He married Mildred Russum April 11, 1939 in Wichita. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Perth but attended the First Baptist Church in El Dorado. He was a member of Patmos Lodge 97, AF&AM El Dorado Council 20, R&SM, El Dorado Commander 19, KT and El Dorado Chapter 35, RAM.
Survivors are his widow; three sons, Larry, Gerald and Gary, all of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Fannie Kerns, Corbin, Mrs. Marie Kerns, Wichita, and Mrs. Bess Kinsley, Conway Springs; five brothers, Hughey, Jess, Roy, and Eugene, all of Wellington, and John, or Wichita.
The Kirby Funeral Home, El Dorado, had charge. (Submitted by Pam McEachern)
Funeral Card information for LEWIS V. (PECK) MCEACHERN
In memory of Lewis V. McEachern 1913-1965
First Baptist Church El Dorado, Kansas. 16 December 1965 10:30 a.m.
Clergyman: Rev. Donald D. McCracken
Soloist: James D. Allen Organist: Mrs. Amos B. Marsh.
Songs: "Beyond the Sunset" "Beautiful Isle"
Bearers: Albert E. Chambers, John D. Brown, Howard Knaussman, Elmer M. Chalfant, Charles W. Lee, S.F. Unger
Ushers: George Heorman, Paul D. Herman
Masonic Services: Patmos Lodge No. 97 A. F. & A. M. A.W. Miller, Orator
Sunset Lawns Cemetery
Lewis V. McEachern is the son of Neil McEachern and Emily Frances (Fannie Conner Gant).
Services for Truman J. Roberts were at 10 a.m. Monday morning at Frank Funeral Home.
The Rev. Lester Myers, First Christian church, officiated. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery at Mayfield, Kan. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Military graveside services were conducted by Tom Schwinn Post No. 90 of the American legion, Wellington. A recitation of the Holy Rosary was said at 7:30 pm Friday at Frank Funeral Home with Father Michael Garrahy, St. Anthony's Catholic Church, officiating.
Jeff Deschaine, soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Frank Holefelder, organist,, sang "The Lord's Prayer, "Bridge Over Troubled Waters.
Pallbearers were Roger Roberts, Thomas Roberts, Steven Roberts, Randy Roberts, Bob Jones, Boyd Jones, Dean Wirth, and Merle Brand.
NOTE: Truman was born 8 May 1915 and died 11 May 1977
(Submitted by Pam McEachern)
Melvin Dean "Pud" McEachern, 63, lifelong resident of Sumner county, died Wednesday, April 26, 1995 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Wichita. He retired Jan 31, 1992 from G.E.C.-Welco as a quality control final inspector, after more than 30 years of employment.
McEachern was born Dec. 23, 1931 in Perth, the son of LeRoy and Hannah Nora (Burns) McEachern. He married Geraldine A. Harris on Jan 20, 1959 in Wellington.
He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was also active in youth sports and was involved in the American Legion baseball program for over 30 years from the 1950s to the 1970s and served in the Color Guard for Wellington High School football games for many years.
He was a member of the St. Anthony's Catholic Church; was the past commander of The American Legion, Tom Schwinn Post No. 90; and was past commander of the Kansas Fifth District American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John M. and Gene; and two sisters, Dorothy Roberts, and Frances Grundy.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine, of the home, in Wellington; his son, John L. of Wellington; his daughters, Debra Norris and Judi McEachern, both of Wellington, and Heidi Benway of Alva, Okla.; seven grandchildren, Nicole, John Dean and Katherine McEachern and Ross, Ryan and Rodd Norris, all of Wellington, and Baby Benway of Alva; and his sisters, Margaret "Peggy' Gwinn and Melva "Tudy" Sneed both of Wellington and Mary Jane Lamb of Joshua, Texas.
Vigil services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday,
April 28, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April
20, at St. Anthony.
Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens.
Memorials have been established with Hospice, Inc. and the Avenue of Flags.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 this evening and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow.
Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Submitted by Pam McEachern)
Joshua - Mary Jane Lamb, 65, a retired caterer in the hospital industry, died Monday, Jan 1, 2001, at a local hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial: Burleson.
Mary Jane McEachern Lamb was born in Wellington, Kan. to LeRoy and Hanora Burns McEachern on June 27, 1935. She married Gaylen Ray Lamb in Wellington, Kan. on 23 Jan, 1954.
Survivors: Husband, Gaylen Lamb of Joshua; sons,
Tim Lamb and wife Debra of Godley and Mitch Lamb and wife, Cheryl, of Joshua; daughter Rhonda Lamb of Joshua; sister
Melva Jean Sneed of Wellington, Kan. sister-in-law Geraldine McEachern of Wellington, Kan.; grandchildren Brandi,
Kacie, Ashlie, Tabatha, Aaron, and Cody and his wife, Kasie; great-granddaughters, Haley and Jaylie; step grandchildren,
Kenda and Dwayne Ferguson and Jessica Blacklock/ and several nieces and nephews.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home Burleson
Added note by family: Ft. Worth paper 1-2-2001 Submitted by Pam McEachern
WICHITA- John M. Burns, 58, of 250 South Chautaqua, died here Saturday.
Burns, a service station attendant for the Harpool Bros. Oil Co., since 1951, was born in Perth, Kan., on May 1, 1910. He came to Wichita in 1950 from Los Angeles, Calif.
Survivors include two brothers, James L. of Wellington and Patrick L. of Santa Maria, Calif; and three sisters, Mrs. Byron Norris of Boaz Ala., Mrs. Joe Clarahan of Harper and Mrs. Harold Chesser of Washington, D.C.
Funeral services will be a 9 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church of Wichita, of which he was a member, and graveside services will be at Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Wellington at 11 a.m.
A Rosary service will be recited at 7:30 p.m. tonight
at the Lahey Crest Hill Mortuary in Wichita.
JOHN M. BURNS
Services for John M. Burns, 58 of 240 S. Chatauqua, Harpool Brothers service station attendant since 1951 who died Saturday, will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Lahey's Crest Hill Mortuary. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington, Kan.
Born at Perth, Kan., he came to Wichita in 1950 from Los Angeles. He had lived in Emporia, Kan., from 1929 to 1942. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
Survivors include two brothers, James L. of Wellington and Patrick L. of Santa Maria, Calif; and three sisters, Mrs. Byron Norris of Boaz Ala., Mrs. Joe Clarahan, Harper, Kan., and Mrs. Harold Chesser, Washington, D.C.
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