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Kallenberger, William Franklin
Held Services for W.F. Kallenberger Sunday Afternoon
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 18, at 2 o'clock for William Franklin Kallenberger of Hardin, Mo., who
died at 4 o'clock Friday at his home. He had been suffering from heart disease for about two years.
He was born January 6, 1867, near Hardin, a son of George Kallenberger and Bertha (Hileman) Kallenberger, both
of Hamburg, Germany. He had lied in Hardin all his life.
He was married March 1, 1905, to Matilda Wolf of Norborne, who survives him. He is also survived by one son, Marvin
Kallenberger, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Rozella Norford, of New Hampton, Mo., and Mrs. Frances Meador of
Kansas City; two brothers, John Kallenberger and George Kallenberger, both of Hardin; and two sisters, Mrs. Ida
Kelso of Hardin and Mrs. Flora Lentz of Warrensburg; and three grandchildren.
The Rev. O.G. Tiemann conducted the services. Burial was at the Lutheran cemetery at Norborne. Knipschild Funeral
Home had charge of the arrangements.
The Richmond Missourian, Unknown date, Year 1942, Submitted by Jenna Zunker
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Kassen, Bertha Pauline
Bertha Pauline Kassen passed away at her home in Orrick, Mo, Sunday afternoon at 3:30 August 10. She was born
on a farm about 5 miles north of Norborne, March 24, 1883, and at the time of her passing was 64 years, 4 months,
and 17 years (sic) of ge (sic).
She received her education at the Chappel Hill and Lutheran schools at Norborne, Mo.
On December 20, 1908 she was united in marriage to Joseph Kassen. To this union three children were born; Mrs.
Bannon W. Robertson of Kansas City, Mr. Francis Kassen of Independence and Geraldine Kassen, deceased.
Mrs. Kassen was confirmed in the membership Lutheran Church in Norborne, Mo., at the age of 14 years. soon after
moving to Orrick in 1923, she with her family united with the Methodist Church there and remained faithful to the
teachings of the Christian life to the end.
The survivors of the immediate families are: the husband and two children named above, her mother, Mrs. Christina
Renzelman and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Watson, Mrs. Oscar Brunworth and Mrs. Hurl Matson of Carrollton, Mo., and
Mrs. Frank Byus of Kansas City, Mo., one sister in law, Mrs. Minnie Renzelman of Norborne; one grand-child and
38 nieces and nephews.
Brothers-Good Funeral directors were in charge of the last rites. The service was conducted in the Orrick Methodist
Church by her pastor the Rev. G. B. Miner and her body was laid to rest in the Fairhaven Cemetery at Norborne,
Tuesday afternoon, August 12.
Unknown newspaper and date
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Keel, Elmer
Died At the family residence, eight miles north of Richmond, on Tuesday morning, July 11th, Elmer, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Chas.
Keel, aged two and a half years. The boy was taken suddenly ill on Tuesday morning and in a few short hours was
a corpse in
the arms of his loving and grief-stricken mother. He was the idol of his parents and his sudden and unlooked for
death is a
crushing blow to all their fond hopes and dreams. In their hour of deep and sore affliction they have the sincere
sympathy of all.
–Richmond Conservator: July 14, 1892 (Do not know where he is buried)
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Keim, Catherine Jane
Mrs. Catherine Jane Keim, familiarly and affectionately known to her wide circle of relatives and friends as Grandma,
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Bowman, with whom she had made her home for a number of years, early
Sunday morning. She had been sick for about a month, but her illness to a younger person would not have been considered
serious. Although her body had failed much during the recent illness, her mind retained its usual alertness, and
she was as usual glad to have her relatives and friends about her.
In October, 1932, Grandma Keim celebrated her one-hundredth birthday, and about two hundred and fifty relatives
and friends came in to help her enjoy the day. Although she was frail in body at that time, her mind was alert
and keenly active, and she was very desirous of seeing every one who was there and had a kind friendly greeting
for them all. Her memory of earlier days served to make the day most interesting to all who were privileged to
be with her. As a token of her generous hospitality, she delighted in having all of the two hundred and fifty guests
partake of the huge birthday cake, brightly lighted with one hundred candles.
Mrs. Keim was the daughter of Michael and Fannie Jacks-Peebler and was born in Howard county, Missouri. She was
married to Louis P. Keim and moved with him to Iowa, where she spent a number of years. After his death she made
her home with her children, having lived for a number of years with her daughter, Mrs. John Bowman, in the Rockingham
community….
Funeral services were held February 28th, at one-thirty p.m. Burial was made in the Wakenda cemetery.
Grandma Keim is survived by the following children: Mrs. Jennie Woods, Leon, Iowa; Chas. Keim, Leon, Iowa; Ellis
Keim, Ottawa, Kansas; F.M. Keim, Ludlowville, New York; and Mrs. J.S. Bowman, of the Rockingham community.
Funeral services were conducted by Elder Oscar Early, a personal friend and neighbor of the family for many years.
Newspaper clipping found in scrapbook compiled by Bertha (Hawkins) Layman and Mildred (Newham) Layman. The source
and date unknown. Contributed by Jenne Holloway Layman
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Mrs. Catherine Jane Keim, familiarly and affectionately known to her wide circle of relatives and friends as Grandma,
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Bowman, with whom she had made her home for a number of years, early
Sunday morning. She had been sick for about a month, but her illness to a younger person would not have been considered
serious. Although her body had failed much during the recent illness, her mind retained its usual alertness, and
she was as usual glad to have her relatives and friends about her.
In October, 1932, Grandma Keim celebrated her one-hundredth birthday, and about two hundred and fifty relatives
and friends came in to help her enjoy the day. Although she was frail in body at that time, her mind was alert
and keenly active, and she was very desirous of seeing every one who was there and had a kind friendly greeting
for them all. Her memory of earlier days served to make the day most interesting to all who were privileged to
be with her. As a token of her generous hospitality, she delighted in having all of the two hundred and fifty guests
partake of the huge birthday cake, brightly lighted with one hundred candles.
We recopy for the interest of her wide circle of friends, the story we had at that time of the celebration of her
one hundredth birthday.
"The occasion of Grandma Kiem's one-hundreth birthday celebration was made doubly joyous on account of the
presence of so many relatives from a distance, grandchildren, nieces and nephews came flocking in to do her honor
and neighbors always so kind, came by the score. After the dinner hour, a program was given. M.P. Garber, of Des
Moines, Iowa presided. It was as follows:
Devotional Oscar Early.
One verse of this old hymn, "I? Dearest Friends In Bounds of Love."
Reading, "Mother," by MinnieKeel.
"Step By Step." By male quartette.
Family History by F.A. Garber.
Reading, "A Tribute to Grandma Kein." By Roberta Shirkey.
Talks were made by E.W. and F. Bright and children. Dorothy and Newham and L.L. Garber.
Traveling a distance:
J.S. Keim, E.L. Keim, both of Ozawkie, Kansas; Mrs. George Shannon, Adel, Iowa; Mrs. Caroline Gray, Mrs. Effie
Applegate, Afton, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Keim, Edmund N. Bowman, Daisy Keim, M. Keim, Fred Johnson, Mrs. Willie
Katheryn Jane, Ludlowville, N.Y.; Charles H. Keim, Max Mdnalhall, L.D. Garber, Mrs. Josephine Dale and son, of
Leon, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Woods, Roscoe Woods and children, Shirley and Jackie, of Lucerne, Mo.; Bernard Peebler,
George B. Pebbler, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hite, Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Acton, Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Peebler, Batavia, Iowa;
Mrs. Allie Calfe, Lincoln, Neb.; Mrs. Joe Manking and children, Helen, June and Raymond, of Odessa, Mo.; Mrs. Maude
Sandy and daughter Lillian, of McPherson, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. D.A. Geil of Grand Island, Neb.; Mrs. Addie Renner,
of Rosalie, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ridgeway, of Leon, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson, Creston, Iowa; Mr. and
Mrs. I.A. Peebler, Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Peebler, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Huffman, Mr. and Mrs. Will Barthomew, Libertyville,
Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. ?mond Peebler of Fairfield, Iowa; and Mrs. E.W. Keim and child- Louise, Edwin, and Margaret
Jane, of Ottowa, Kans.; Ellis Wagner and daughter, Lesta, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight L. Powell and children, Orris and
William Ellis, Mrs. Mollie Sanger, Unionville, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Will Keller and family, Virgia Lois and Bonny,
of Ankey, Iowa; Mrs. Josie Shy, of Carlisle, Arkansas; Ward Folger and son Earl, of New Virginia, Iowa; Dr. E.R.
Newland, Drakesville, Iowa; Mildred Keim Wilson, of Shannon City, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Keim and children, Pauline,
Bonny and Jean, of Abilene, Kansas.
Mrs. Keim was the daughter of Michael and Fannie Jacks-Peebler and was born in Howard county, Missouri. She was
married to Louis P. Keim and moved with him to Iowa, where she spent a number of years. After his death she made
her home with her children, having lived for a number of years with her daughter, Mrs. John Bowman, in the Rockingham
community. Grandma Keim was a devout Christian and was often sought in council by those in need of spiritual guidance.
She was always of a cheerful disposition, making herself happy at all times. She was interested in events as they
transpired from time to time, and often discussed them with relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held February 28th, at one-thirty p.m. Burial was made in the Wakenda cemetery.
Grandma Keim is survived by the following children: : Mrs. Jennie Woods, Leon, Iowa; Chas. Keim, Leon, Iowa; Ellis
Keim, Ottawa, Kansas; F.M. Keim, Ludlowville, New York; and Mrs. J.S. Bowman, of the Rockingham community.
Funeral services were conducted by Elder Oscar Early, a personal friend and neighbor of the family for many years.
Unknown newspaper and date
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Kelmell, Logan
At Hamilton, Mo. on the 11th inst., of consumption, Logan Kelmell, aged about 25 years. His funeral was preached
at Polo on the 13th by Rev. G.W. Mitchell and his remains were interred in the Miller burying ground near Vibbard
on the 13th. Logan was a popular and well known young man and had many friends in this county who will regret to
learn of his death.
Richmond Conservator 18 April 1889
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Keller, H.D.S.
Died in Richmond, Thurs. morning, April 2nd, 1891 at 9 o’clock, Mr. H.D.S. Keller, of dropsy, complicated with
other diseases.
The deceased has long been a resident of Ray Co., and for many years resided on a farm 2 miles north of town. After
leaving
the farm a number of years ago he came to Richmond and has since resided here, being engaged in no special business,
but
working at whatever he was able to do, the most of the time engaging in the insurance business and having office
room with
Messrs J.W. & J.E. Black, attorneys – at – law, who were always kind to him and assisted him as far as possible
in whatever
business he was engaged in. His remains were buried in the city cemetery Friday morning followed by a number of
those with
whom he had been the most intimate. Richmond Conservator April 9, 1891
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Kenton, Thomas
Death of Thomas Kenton.
Thomas Kenton, for many years a resident of Carroll county, died at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Saturday, January
22nd following an illness of short duration from old age infirmatives (sic). He was 78 years old and is survived
by his wife, five sons and two daughters. The remains were brought to Norborne Monday and interment was made in
the Norborne cemetery. Deceased was a half brother of Charles Kenton of this city.
Hardin News, Hardin, Ray County, Missouri, 27 JAN 1916.
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Ketron, Wm.
Died At his home in Hallard on Saturday, Jan. 16, 1892 Wm. Ketron, after an illness of only 36 hours. Richmond
Conservator January 21, 1892
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Keyes, Fanny Lee (Fitch)
Mrs. F.L. Keyes Died Friday: Mrs. Fanny Lee Keyes, 87, died at 5:45 p.m. Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Forrest
Thompson, Richmond. She had been ill only a short while.
She was born July 7, 1868 in Flemingsburg, Ky., one of six children of William H. and Achseh (Lee) Fitch, native
Kentuckians.
At the age of three years she came to Ray county with her parents and had lived here since. On January 4, 1893,
she was
married to Horace C. Keyes, Richmond. He is a former assessor of Ray county and also former county judge of the
eastern
district.
Mrs. Keyes was a charter member of the Friendship Christian church southwest of Richmond. She later transferred
her
membership to the First Christian church, Richmond.
Surviving are her husband of the home; one son, Irl J. Keyes, Richmond; three daughters, Mrs. Forrest Thompson
and Mrs.
Lester Kugler, Richmond and Mrs. H. H. Leven, Warrensburg, Mo.; three brothers, Worth Fitch, Richmond; Robert Fitch,
Salina, Kan. and Grady Fitch, Seattle, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Oris Baber, Dodge City, Kan., six grand-children
and six great
grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Christian church from the Quest-Lile Funeral home at 12 noon today to lie in state until
service
time.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. James Craddock at 2 p.m. Burial was in the Sunny Slope cemetery.
Pallbearers were Harold Peterman, Salina, Mo.; Robert Loeven of Warrensburg, Mo.; Clay Denhem, Reed Schooler, C.
M.
Dale, Richmond, and Jack Hall, Dodge City, Kan.
Unknown newspaper and date. (Sunny Slope cemetery transcription has her death date as 1956.)
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Keyes, George W.
Died- At Hardin, Ray county, Mo., on Thursday, December 21, 1893, Geo. W. Keyes, of inflammation of the bowels,
after six days illness, aged 19 days (sic).
The deceased was an orphan, his parents having been dead a number of years. He formerly made his home with the
family of L. N. Mansur, of this city, being a first cousin of Mrs. Mansur, but for several years past he had been
living in the vicinity of Hardin and died at the residence of J. E. Woods in that town. He was an industrious,
sober gentlemanly young man, and we regret exceedingly to hear of his untimely death. The remains were buried at
the Boggess burying ground two or three miles south of Hardin on Friday. The relatives of the deceased have our
sympathy. (Listed as being buried in Lavelock Cemetery) Richmond Conservator December 28, 1893
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Keyes, Horace
Illness Fatal to Horace Keyes
Horace C. Keys, (sic) 87, Richmond died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lester Kugler, north
of Richmond. He had been seriously ill for two weeks.
Mr. Keyes is a former county court judge of the eastern district and county assessor. He served as assessor from
1924 to 1932 and as judge from 1936 to 1940. He is a retired farmer. He was also a longtime member of the Christian
church in Richmond and of the Richmond Lodge No. 57 A.F. & A.M.
He was born March 17, 1869, northwest of Richmond, one of three children of William and Lucy Ann (Jackson) Keyes
of Missouri. He had been a lifetime resident of Ray county.
On January 4, 1893, he was married to Fanny Lee Fitch of Kentucky. She died May 11, 1956. A son, William Parker
Keyes, died Oct. 18, 1949. One brother and one sister also preceded him in death.
Surviving are a son, Irl J. Keyes, Richmond; three daughters, Mrs. Forrest B. Thompson and Mrs. Kugler of Richmond
and Mrs. H. H. Loeven, Warrensburg, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Christian church with the Rev. James Cradrock officiating. Burial
will be in Sunny Slope cemetery. Quest-Lile Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Active Pallbearers
Francis Blackwell, Reed Schooler, Charles Brown (Exchange Bank), Clarence Ogg, Dick B. Dale, Ivan Weber.
Honorary Pallbearers
Frank Clark, Dr. L.D. Greene, Letcher Kirkpatrick, John Basham, Frank McKemy, Carl McCollough, Henry Smith, James
S. Smith, Orville Cramer, Roscoe Taylor, Gen Pettus, Howard Shirkey, E. P. Legg, E. W. Craven, Allen Bryant, David
Thompson.
Unknown newspaper and date
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Keyes, King
In Memoriam.
"The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away." On the 20th of January, 1893, King, the little son of Thomas
and Sallie C. Keyes, was called away from earth. He was born in Morton, Mo., and died in Kansas City. Although
only ten years of age, he was a very manly and affectionate little fellow and a favorite with all who knew him.
At such a time human sympathy avails but little. To the bereaved family we can only say, "Sorrow not as
those who have no hope," but try to find consolation in the thought that your loved one is safe forevermore
with Him who has said "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom
of heaven."
Ray County Conservator, unknown date; submitted by Jenna Zunker
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Kice, Wesley Reed
A sweet little boy, two and a half years old, son of Mrs. Jennie Kice, was burned to death on Saturday. His clothing
caught fire from a stove while his mother was out of the house for a few moments. Funeral services were held on
Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, by Rev. W.P. Wynn, and interment followed in the Sunny Slope cemetery.
The Missourian: November 14, 1918 (Not listed as being buried in Sunny Slope, but his mother is. The actual obituary
does not state his name. Found his given name on death certificate, Missouri State Archives: Internet. L.S.)
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Kiesling, Walter
Walter Kiesling Dead: Killed in Chicago Garage when Car He Was Repairing Fell on Him.
Word was received here Friday of the death of Walter F. Kiesling, 37 years of age, a former resident of Richmond,
on March
30. He was killed almost instantly, when a car which he was repairing in a Chicago garage, slipped from the support
blocks
and crushed him.
Mr. Kiesling was well known here, and was in Richmond less than a year ago. He was a son of the late Edward J.
Kiesling,
who died 21 July 1926.
Surviving are the widow and one daughter, and one brother, George, who is in the third Tank Corps at Camp Lewis
Washington. Richmond Missourian, April 12, 1928
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Kincaid, Wiley
Held Service for Wiley Kincaid, 52, Today at Knoxville
Funeral service were held at 1 o'clock this afternoon at the Knoxville church for Wiley Kincaid, 52 years old,
who died Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at his home east of Knoxville, following an illness of 10 days duration.
Burial was in the Kincaid Cemetery.
Mr. Kincaid was born on December 25, 1889, in Ray County, a son of Avis Kincaid and Alice Kincaid, both of Ray
County. He spent his entire lifetime in this county. He was married 24 years ago to Alma Holder of Knoxville, who
survives.
Other survivors include: his mother; son Robert Kincaid, of Orrick; two daughters Mis Mary of Orrick; two daughters,
Miss Mary coln Dana of Knoxville; one brother, David Kincaid of Knoxville; and one grandchild.
The Richmond Missourian, Unknown date, Year 1942, Submitted by Jenna Zunker
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Kinder, Charles A.
Funeral services for Charles Albert Kinder, Lawson, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Christian Union Church near
there. Burial was in the Union Cemetery. the Jarman Funeral Home, Lawson, was in charge.
Mr. Kinder, 80, died Saturday at the Excelsior Springs Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Ray County. He was
a retired farmer. He was a member of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church.
Mr. Kinder was married to Grace Dexter Holman, October 9, 1919 in Liberty. She preceded him in death January 23,
1973.
He leaves a son, Carl Wayne Kinder, Baldwin, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Frances Olsson, Excelsior Springs,
and Mrs. Joyce Magathan, Lawson; a brother, Robert Kinder, Richmond; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Davis, Richmond,
and Mrs. Clara Edgar, Rogers, Ark., and six grandchildren.
Unknown newspaper and date
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King, Edwin L.
Former Rayite's Death: Edwin L. King, the last surviving son of Governor Austin A. King, one time governor of Missouri,
died suddenly the other day at Jefferson City, by heart failure. He was born in Columbia, Mo., in 1835 and was
brought to the King Farm just south of here when but an infant. He is remembered by many of our older citizens.
The deceased prided himself in being a Republican out of a family all Democrats.
Richmond Missourian, February 10, 1910
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King, Emma Allen
Emma Allen King, colored, died at the home of Wm. Garner, Sunday morning about one o’clock after a long illness.
She was
80 years old and is survived by her husband and six children. Funeral, Tuesday.
The Missourian, August 14, 1913
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King, Mrs. M. A.
Mrs. M. A. King, relict of Ex-Gov. Austin A. King, died on the 20th at St. Joe. The remains were brought to Richmond
and interred in the city cemetery. deceased was a sister of Phil. and T.D. Woodson of this city, and well known
to many of our readers as a kind hearted Christian woman. It will be remembered that Judge Walter A. King, a son
of deceased, died in St. Louis the 1st of this month, and his remain were interred In the Richmond cemetery on
the 3rd.
Unknown newspaper and date, Cora Shoop scrapbook, donated by Janice Marasch: Scanned original may be viewed at:
http://www.usgwarchives.org/mo/ray/scrapbooks/shoop/obits/slides/p400e.html
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King, Robert
DEATH OF JUDGE KING
Former Ray Countian Passed Away at McAllen,Texas
News was received in Hardin Tuesday announcing the death of Judge Robert A. King, for may (sic) years a resident
of Crooked River township, and former member of the Ray county court, which occurred at his home Monday evening
at seven o'clock in McAllen Texas. Judge King who was in his sixty-eight year, had been ill about a week with typhoid
fever when death came. News of his illness had not been generally known in Ray county and the announcement of his
death came as a shock to his wide circle of friends here. The remains will be returned to Hardin arriving Friday
evening or Saturday morning, and funeral services will be held from the Methodist church Sunday afternoon. Democratic
nomination for representative Rev. G.C. Beery, after which interment will be made in Lavelock cemetery.
Judge King was a native of Ray county, born in Crooked River township July 22, 1854, and was nearing his sixty-seventh
birthday at the time of his death. He was a son of Bauldon King, one of Ray county's pioneer citizens. In the seventies
Judge King was married to Martha Starr, a daughter of Alexander Starr, of Hardin, who was an early settler here
from the state of Ohio. Mrs. King is a sister of J.A. Starr, the Hardin druggist. The subject of this sketch is
survived by the widow, and one son, Earl King, of McAllen, Texas, and a daughter, Mrs. D. Irvin Farrar, a resident
of Braymer, Mo.
Judge Robert A. King was one of the foremost men of Ray county during his residence in Crooked River township.
In 1906 he was nominated and elected from the Eastern District, without opposition. He was a staunch Democrat and
his party re-elected him to the judgeship in 1908. In 1910 he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for
representative in the state legislature from this county and received a splendid vote, although he was defeated.
As a public official Judge King gave a splendid account of his acts; he made an efficient member of the county
court at all times, guarding well the interests of the whole people. When he removed with his family to the state
of Texas in 1913 our county lost one of its representative citizens and best man.
Deceased had been a member of the Methodist church for a number of years and was a conscientious Christian gentleman,
who enjoyed the confidence and high esteem of his wide circle of friends. While Judge King had not been a resident
of Ray county for several years, he is remembered by our citizens and many hearts will be saddened by the news
of his passing, and the sympathy of all will be extended to the bereaved members of his family.
Unknown newspaper and date
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King, Smith
SMITH KING SERVICES ARE HELD AT CAMDEN
Services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Camden Methodist church for Smith King who died Saturday
morning at Kansas City.
Richmond Missourian, May 8, 1939: Buried Camden City Cemetery
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Kirby, Annie (Casper)
Mrs. Annie Kirby died at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Casper, Monday night, Jan 7th, 1889, after
several months suffering with consumption. Services were held over the remains by the Rev. Jno. A. Beagle, pastor
of the M.E. church, South, of which she was a member, after which the remains were buried in the city cemetery.
The family have the sympathy of our community in their sorrow. Richmond Conservator Jan 10, 1889 (She is not
listed on the Richmond (City) Cemetery transcription.)
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Kirk, Mary Jane
Mrs. Pete Kirk, Sr., was married in Scotland, Funeral Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Jane Kirk, wife of Peter Kirk, Sr., died at the family residence on South street, shortly after 8 o’clock,
Sunday
morning. She was 67 years of age.
Mrs. Kirk was a native of Ireland, being born in Dublin, December 25, 1860. She was married to Peter Kirk in Scotland,
May
12, 1881. Besides the husband, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. O.A. Hahn, St. Joseph; Mrs. C.L. Listerbarger,
Henrietta; Mrs. A.J. White, Chicago, Ill; Mrs. D.F. Coons, Fort Madison, Iowa; two sons, Peter Kirk, Jr., Gary,
Ind., and James
Kirk of St. Joseph; also eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W.L. Scarborough. The
funeral
cortege then went to St. Joseph, where interment was in the Mt. Mora cemetery.
Richmond Missourian Thursday, May 10, 1928
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Kirkham, William Nelson
Death of W. N. Kirkham: The death of Mr. William Nelson Kirkham took place at his late home near Orrick at an early
hour, Sunday morning, after a protracted illness.
He was born in Kentucky on the 1st day of November, 1847, hence his age was 69 years, 9 months and 11 days.
He came to Ray county in the early 60's and was an upright man, liked by neighbors and friends all over this section.
He married Miss Susan A. Gooch when a young man and besides his widow he is survived by 3 children, Mrs. Emma Vanhoozer,
Dr. Arch Kirkham and Miss Maggie Kirkham, and one brother, Mr. C. R. Kirkham.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. James E. Dunn at the home, Monday, and interment followed in the South
Point Cemetery.
The Richmond Missourian, August 16, 1917
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Kirkpatrick, Robert Bruce
R.B. Kirkpatrick Died In Hospital
Funeral of President of Ray County Bar Assn. to Be Held Here on Saturday
Robert Bruce Kirkpatrick, 71 years old, died last night at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. He was taken to the
hospital September 26th, suffering from heart trouble and complications.
Mr. Kirkpatrick was born at Lexington, Virginia, August 27, 1864. He grew to manhood in that state and graduated
from Washington and Lee University and then taught school for two years at Jackson, Mississippi. He came to Richmond,
Mo., in 1889, and shortly thereafter formed a partnership with the late T.N. Lavelock and the late George W. Lavelock,
under the firm name of Lavelock, Kirkpatrick and Lavelock, which firm was engaged in the law and abstract business
for many years. A few years after the death of T.N. Lavelock he entered a new abstract and law firm under the name
of Lavelock, Kirkpatrick, Clark & Garner, which after the death of George W. Lavelock in 1933, was known as
Kirkpatrick, Clark & Cramer.
On January 1, 1895, he married Miss Mary Rennick, of Clinton, Kentucky, and to that marriage were born two daughters,
Frances Kirkpatrick, of Washington, D.C., and Margaret Kirkpatrick, St. Louis, who survive him. His wife died on
November 3, 1932.
He was always active in civic affairs, was for a number of years treasurer and a director in the Ray county chapter
of the American Red Cross. At the time of death he was president of the Ray County Bar Association. For many years
he was a director in the Richmond Savings & Loan Association. He was a member of the Masonic Order and for
many years was very active in its work.
Early in life he joined the Presbyterian church in Virginia and remained a steadfast, loyal, active member until
his death. It can be truly said that he was one of the pillars of the local church and was a constant attendant
at its district and state assemblies, serving as clerk of the session on many occasions.
Besides his children he is survived by two brothers and four sisters: J.W. Kirkpatrick, of Richmond, Mo., S.M.
Kirkpatrick of Hardin, Mo., Mrs. Emma B. McKemy, of Hardin, Mo., and Misses Kate and Minnie Kirkpatrick, of Richmond,
Mo.
R.B. Kirkpatrick, or "Bruce" as he was generally known, had a host of friends in Ray county. He was of
a kindly disposition and even none of his most intimate acquaintances ever hard him utter a harsh or unkind word
about any human being.
Mr. Kirkpatrick was always cheerful and friendly. He had a heart full of love for everybody, his family, his church,
his friends and acquaintances and even those whom he did not know. In his passing Ray county loses one of the best
citizens who ever lived in the community.
Funeral services for Mr. Kirkpatrick will be held at 2;30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Richmond Presbyterian
church, conducted by the Rev. F. Homer Tegler. Burial will be in Sunny Slope cemetery. Funeral arrangements in
charge of Joiner's Funeral Home.
Unknown newspaper and date, from a scrapbook, 1935 written under heading of article
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Kirkpatrick, Thomas Kerr
Former Judge of the Ray County Court Passed Away at 9:15 Today
Thomas Kerr Kirkpatrick, of Morton, a former judge of the Ray county court, died at 9:15 o'clock this morning,
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anjil Bright, near the Hill school, east of town. He had been in failing health
for several years. He became worse last Wednesday. He had been at his daughter's home for the past two weeks.
Judge Kirkpatrick was 86 years old. he was born January 5th, 1849, in Rockbridge County, Va., the son of Charles
Boyd Kirkpatrick and Isabella (Kerr) Kirkpatrick. He was educated in the county schools and finished his education
with three years at Washington and Lee University at Lexington, Va. He was always proud of the fact that he was
a student in the institution under General Robert E. Lee, the famous Confederate general being head of the institution
after the Civil War.
From 1869 to 1870 he taught in the public schools of his native state during the autumn and winter terms and devoted
the summer sessions to farming. In 1872 at the age of 23 years, he left Virginia and came to Missouri. He began
teaching school in Carroll county. Then he taught at Morton, later at Orrick, Hickory Grove and the Hill school
east of Richmond. He taught in the winter and farmed in the summer, until 1890, save for two years given to conducting
a general store at Albany in Ray county.
In the fall of 1890 he was elected county clerk and by re-election in 1894 he continued in this office for eight
years. While county clerk he lived in Richmond and upon his retirement he returned to his farm near Morton. In
the fall of 1912 he was elected judge for the eastern district of Ray county and again in 1914 was re-elected.
During all of his career in Ray county Judge Kirkpatrick was interested in politics and he was one of the Democratic
stalwarts in this section.
On August 12th, 1875, he was married to Miss Cornelia Brasher, of near Orrick, the daughter of Asa Dow and Elizabeth
(Gordon) Brasher, natives of North Carolina and Kentucky, respectively.
Judge Kirkpatrick is survived by his wife, one son, Charles L. Kirkpatrick, of Morton, five daughters, Mrs. S.B.
Morrison, Cowgill; Mrs. Arch Bright, Kansas City, Mrs. Anjil Bright, Richmond, Mrs. T.H. Wild, Morton, Mrs. C.H.
McCuistion, Hardin, three sisters, Mrs. A.C. Harrison, Richmond, Mrs. W.L. Pigg, Orrick, Mrs. D.B. Brady, Richmond,
nineteen grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
He was since 1886 an elder in the Presbyterian church, first at Richmond and later at Morton.
He was a cousin of R.B. Kirkpatrick, of Richmond, who died Thursday.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday, October 8th, at the Richmond Presbyterian church, conducted
by the Rev. F. Homer Tegler. Burial will be in the City cemetery.
The Joiner Funeral Home has charge of the funeral arrangements.
Unknown newspaper and date, from a scrapbook, handwritten under title, 1935.
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Kirtley/Kertley, Ed
ED KERTELY DIES AT COUNTY HOME
Ed Kertley, 82 years of age, passed away at the County Home Sunday evening around 6 o'clock. He was born and reared
on a farm near Morton, now owned by Mrs. Stan Wall of Richmond.
Ray County Herald, August 8, 1946
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Kirtley, Lemmie R.
L. R. Kirtley Died Today: Lemmie R. Kirtley, age 58, died at 4:30 a.m., today at his home five miles east of Excelsior
Springs. He has been in poor health for some time and suffered with a heart ailment.
He was born May 3, 1887, in Clay County near Kearney, but made his home in Ray County most of his life. He joined
the Rock Fall Baptist Church when a young man. He was married to Claudia Vance, October 25, 1908, who survives.
Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Henry L. Elliott of Richmond and Cora Stewart of Kansas City; one brother
Roy Kirtley, of Excelsior Springs.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home. Burial will be in the Lewis cemetery.
Unknown newspaper and date: Lewis Cemetery transcription death date 1945
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Kirtley, Willard
Kirtley, Willard Ray Countians Who Gave Their Lives For Their County in the World War (I) Source: Ray County
World War Memorial Unveiling, Program sheet. May 30, 1930
Kirtley, Willard
Orrick Times: Mr. and Mrs. Kirtley, northwest of Orrick, received a telegram Wednesday, stating that their son,
Willard Kirtley, had died in France, October 1st, of pneumonia. The young man went to France last summer.
The Daily News, November 4, 1918
Private Willard Kirtley, of Orrick, mention of whose death was made in Wednesday's News as having been killed with
the American Expeditionary Forces in France, was a son of John C. Kirtley, residing west of Elkhorn and he died
October 1st of pneumonia. He was a member of the headquarters company of the 140th infantry, having volunteered
for service in the old Third Regiment of Kansas City soon after war was declared, and accompanied it to France
last May. He was twenty years of age and prior to his enlistment was employed in the pressroom of the Kansas City
Star.
The Daily News, November 8, 1918
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Kitchen, Saphronia (Rhoades)
Saphronia Kitchen, 109, Henrietta, died 29 July 1980 at Shirkey Leisure Acres. Mrs. Kitchen was the oldest living
resident in
the State of Missouri at the time of her death. and among the oldest in the US. Funeral services were held at Thurman
Funeral Home in Richmond, MO, burial was in Sunny Slope Cemetery, Richmond, MO.
She was born 08 March 1871 near Princeton, Mercer Co., MO to Richard and Rena (Garrett) Rhoades. She was first
married
to Franseway Franklin Leasure of Newtown, MO who died earlier. She was later married to Thomas Kitchen of Henrietta
who
also died earlier. Mrs. Kitchen lived in Henrietta and Richmond most of her life. She was a member of the Henrietta
United
Methodist Church.
Saphronia is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Hazel Hill and Mrs. Sue Kates, both of Richmond; Mrs. Ethel Hamil,
Wichita,
KS and Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell, Sacramento, CA; 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 36 great great grandchildren
and
one great great great grandchild.
Unknown newspaper and date: Submitted by Barbara Russell
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Krapster, Hannah
Hannah Krapster, a colored woman whose age was supposed to be over 80 years, died at the residence of W.P. Rippy,
near this place, on Thursday last. Aunt Hannah had lived in Clay for over five years had found a good home at Mr.
Rippy's, and was ever dutiful and faithful to those she served whether in the capacity of a slave or freed-woman.
During the last illness she was cared for tenderly and when death came and her soul went hence from its dark casket,
those who knew her well felt satisfied that her abode hereafter would be a blissful one. Mr. Rippy had the remains
placed in a neat coffin and laid them in their final resting place as tenderly as if they had been all that was
mortal of an honored friends. _ Lawson Courier.
Richmond Conservator, February 20, 1890
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Kratzer, Christopher Columbus (Christian)
C.C. Kratzer Dies at Confederate Home
Christopher Columbus Kratzer passed away last Wednesday evening at the Confederate home in Higginsville at the
ripe old age of 97. Mr. Kratzer was one of the better known men of this community, having come here in 1870, and
up until only 8 years ago, he had made his home in the Morton community.
He was a charter member of the Lavelock Cemetery Board, having been a member of this board for nearly 60 years.
He was also a member of the Baptist Church, joining at Morton.
Mr. Kratzer fought in the Civil War, and participated in the battle of Gettysburg. He was the last of a family
of 6 children, and was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, August 26, 1841.
He is survived by one son, George W., who lives 3 miles northeast of Hardin, and 1 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren,
besides a host of other relatives, most of whom are in Virginia. He also leaves a wide circle of friends to mourn
his departure.
Funeral services were held Thursday evening at 1 o'clock, just as he had requested at the Confederate Home.
Burial was made in the Lavelock Cemetery.
Unknown newspaper, Nov. 30, 1938
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*Mistakes in this obituary are corrected below.
C.C. Kratzer, 97, Confederate Veteran, Whose Family Founded Linville, Expires in Ohio.
Christian C. Kratzer, 97 year old Confederate veteran and a member of one of Rockingham county's oldest families,
died Dec. 21 at the Confederate Home in Higginsville, Ohio, following a long period of declining health, according
to word received by relatives in Rockingham county.
In accordance with his request the funeral was held in Higginsville and the burial in Lovelock Cemetery. The
services were held Dec. 23.
Mr. Kratzer, who was a son of George W. and Matilda Fridley Kratzer, was born Aug. 26, 1841, at Linville in the
old Kratzer Homestead which remained in the family for five generations before it was sold in 1919 to Walker Messerly.
The old stone house was erected by Mr. Kratzer's great-great grandfather who came to this country from Germany.
The Kratzer road from Harrisonburg to Linville and Kratzer Spring near Linville were named after his forebearers.
Mr. Kratzer, who was the oldest of ten children, joined the Confederate forces at the age of 20 during the War
Between the States and served valiantly throughout the conflict. He was wounded in the battle of Gettysburg and
took part in many other major engagements during the war. For the past 66 years he had resided in Higginsville
and made his last visit to this section 17 years ago.
Mr. Kratzer was a man of fine character and was held in esteem by all who knew him.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. John Kennedy, of Timberville and one brother, Gidion L. Kratzer, of Linville.
He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews in Rockingham county and Harrisonburg.
His wife, Mrs. Kate Kratzer, preceded him in death as did the following brothers and sisters: Joseph and George
Kratzer, Mrs. Phoebe Chapman, Miss Betty Kratzer, Mrs. Josephine Cooper, Miss Cora Kratzer and Miss Catherine Kratzer.
From a newspaper in Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, 1940. The headline should be "Expires in MO. NOT Ohio.
In the first paragraph it should read Higginsville, Mo, NOT Higginsville, Ohio.
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Kratzer, George Washington
George Kratzer Died Saturday
Retired Farmer Had Been Ill 4 Months; Rites Were Monday
George Kratzer, age 89, passed away Saturday morning, August 3, at 11:30 a.m. at the Ray County Memorial Hospital.
He had been ill four months.
Mr. Kratzer was a lifetime farmer and had lived at his farm home north of Hardin 63 years until his recent illness.
George Washington Kratzer was born January 6, 1874, in the Morton Community, the son of Chirstopher and Kate
(Hoover) Kratzer. On January 28, 1900, he was untied in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Buckles, and they had the good
fortune to observe their golden wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Kratzer passed away in 1958 and in that year, Mr. Kratzer made a personal commitment of faith and trust
in Jesus Christ as his Savior, under the personal guidance of Rev. Wayne Masters, at that time pastor of the Hardin
Baptist Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Sallie (Mrs. Herbert) Wilson of Hardin, and a host of nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Borcherding Chapel with the Rev. Walter Cox,
pastor of the Hardin Baptist Church conducting the service. Interment was in the Lavelock Cemetery under the direction
of the Borcherding Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were neighbors: Marvin Kallenberger, Marvin Esrey, Buryl Adams, Hale William Lentz, French Boggess,
and Otto Placke.
Unknown newspaper, 1963
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Attend Last Rites For George Kratzer
Relatives attending services for George Kratzer were Mrs. John Minnick, Mrs. Harry Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil
Wall, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Paul DuLaney, all of Kansas City, Mo., Mr. Lester Foltz, Wellington;
Reed Schooler, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Minnick, and Mrs. Glen Mitchell, all of Richmond.
Others from out of town attending were Mr. and Mrs. Hale Lentz and family and Mrs. Cordell Lile of Kansas City;
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Snider, Jefferson City; and C.A. McGraw of Richmond.
Unknown newspaper and date
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Kratzer, Mary Elizabeth Buckles
Rites For Mrs. Kratzer Friday
For Past 58 Years She And Mr. Kratzer Lived On Same Farm
Mrs. George Kratzer of north of Hardin passed away about 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 1958, at the Ray County
Memorial Hospital. She had suffered a heart attack on Monday at the home.
Mary Elizabeth Buckles, the daughter of James and Amanda Wynn Buckles, was born October 13, 1877, in Marshall
County, Kentucky. The family moved to Odessa, Mo., in 1880 where the parents died about 1886, leaving five daughters
and one son.
Mary Elizabeth, the fourth daughter, was married January 28, 1900, to George Kratzer of Hardin. The ceremony
was performed at the Methodist parsonage in Hardin, and Mr. and Mrs. Kratzer went directly to their farm home north
of Hardin where they had lived for 58 years.
Mrs. Kratzer was the last of her immediate family, being preceded in death by Mrs. Fannie Files, Odessa; James
W. Buckles, St. Louis; Mrs. Lynn Buckles, Auburn, Illinois; Mrs. Rose Minnick, Richmond; and Mrs. Amanda Tucker,
Rutledge, Mo.
She was a member of the Baptist Church and a charter member of her neighborhood extension club.
She leaved to remember her, her husband, George Kratzer, and her daughter, Sallie Dratzer Wilson, of Hardin;
nine nieces and seven nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Hardin Baptist Church with the Rev. Wayne Masters officiating.
Interment was in the Lavelock Cemetery with Knipschild & Borcherding in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were Buryl Adams, Marvin Kallenberger, Marvin Esrey, Clifton White, French Boggess, and Orville
Underwood.
Flowergirls were Mrs. Hazel M. White, Mrs. Minnie Adams, Mrs. Frances Meador, Mrs. Betty Placke, Miss Lillian
Loeven, and Mrs. Virginia Staples.
Unknown newspaper, June 12, 1958
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Kuykendall, George
FORMER CITIZEN DIES
George Kuykendall died in a St. Joseph, Mo., hospital at the age of 63, Friday, August 2, 1946. The deceased had
lived in or in the vicinity of Hardin for about 15 years.
Funeral services and burial was at Sweet Springs Monday.
Ray County Herald, August 8, 1946
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