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THOMAS, Mary Margaret
Mary Margaret (THOMAS) THOMAS died 24 Feb 1946 in Westmoreland, Pottawatomie, KS. Buried in Moodyville Cemetery, Pottawatomie Co, KS. (Obituary typed as written:) LAST RITES FOR FORMER RESIDENT Funeral services for Mrs. William M. THOMAS, former resident of Marshall county, were conducted a week ago today in Westmoreland Methodist church, and interment was in Moodyville cemetery. She died February 24. Born February 7,1871, in Dawn, Mo., she came to Home City with her parents as a child and was married February 24, 1891, to William M. THOMAS. They made their home at Vermillion and became the parents of two children, one of whom, a son, was killed in an accident in 1920. He husband died in May, 1943. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Mabel DRAPER, Wamego; two grandchildren; three brothers, Dan THOMAS, Colorado; Arthur THOMAS of Norman, Okla., and Ben THOMAS of Hastings, Neb., and three sisters. Source: Unknown Sumitted by: Dianne Richards in Michigan
THOMISON, Linzy
Linzy Thomison was born in Henry county, Indiana, May 16, 1836. In early life moved to the state of Illinois and was married to Mrs. Mary Phillips, Sept. 12, 1857. The next year he moved to Iowa and resided there until 1865 when he moved to Kansas settling on his claim on Wilson creek. He since has lived for a time both in Iowa and western Kansas but returned to Pottawatomie county 12 years ago and has resided here ever since. He was converted during a protracted- meeting held in the old stone schoolhouse in Westmoreland nearly 40 years ago and has since lived to prove the worth of a Savior's love. He died at his home in town Sunday, September 19. His last hours were times of peace and joy. He selected the hymns and scripture for his funeral and in every way gave evidence that full preparation was made. Brother Thomison leaves a wife, 5 children, 21 grand-children and three great grand-children, besides a host of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church at Westmoreland and were conducted by Rev. C. B. Young of Quenemo, his former pastor, assisted by Rev. G. W. Stafford, pastor of the church. The text used for the message was one that the deceased had chosen, it being Rev. 2:14. Mr. and Mrs. Thomison celebrated their Golden Wedding in this city two years ago the 12th of this month. The five living children are Mrs. Lydia Gard, Mrs. E. P. Tibbette, Alice Thomison, Curtis Thomison of Talmage, Kansas, and Rev. Howard Thomison of Morrison, Okla. The last named is one of the prominent preachers of the Oklahoma conference. All the children were present at the funeral. While Bro. Thomison left no material wealth to his children, he left them a richer legacy than any Harriman, Gould or Vanderbilt. Interment was in the old Westmoreland cemetery. Source:The Westmoreland Recorder, Westmoreland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, September 23, 1909 Submitted by: John Matrow
THOMISON, Mary
Mrs. Mary Thomison Dead. Mrs. Mary Steen Thomison died at her home in Morrison, Oklahoma, June 4, 1924. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, October 15, 1831, and was therefore 92 years, 7 months and 19 days old. She married Linzy Thomison, September 7, 1857. Their married life was spent in and near Westmoreland, where her husband died in 1909. She, with her husband, united with the Methodist church more than 65 years ago, and in the church of her choice she was an earnest worker until old age compelled her to desist. She died in the faith, giving evidence that all was well. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Belle Tibbetts, of Westmoreland, Kansas; Mrs. Alice Maxwell, of Norman, Oklahoma; Mrs. Lydia Gard, Morison, Oklahoma; and one son, Rev. Howard Thomison, Lawton, Oklahoma, besides 27 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren, and many friends to mourn her death. Since her removal to Oklahoma, several years ago, she had a home with her daughter, Mrs. Lydia Gard. The body was bought to Westmoreland for burial and the funeral servcies. The services were conducted by Rev. John H. Noltensmeyer. Interment was in the Westmoreland cemetery. The body was accompanied to Olsburg by Rev. Howard Thomison and Mrs. Lydia Gard, son and daughter of the deceased. Card of Thanks We desire to thank the citizens of Westmoreland and vicinity for their sympathy and aid rendered in the funeral services and at the burial of our mother. Mrs. Belle Tibbetts. Howard Thomison. Source: Westmoreland Recorder, Westmoreland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, June 12, 1924. Submitted by: John Matrow
TIBBITTS, Lee S.
Lee TIBBETTS Lee S. Tibbetts, 78, 607 Buchanan, died Tuesday at a Topeka hospital following a long illness. Mr. Tibbetts was born at Westmoreland Feb. 26, 1888, and lived there until 25 years ago when he moved to Topeka. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Westmoreland Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Tibbetts of the home; two sons, Edward Tibbetts of Omaha, and Glenn Tibbetts of Denver; five daughters, Mrs. May Osterholtz, Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Leona Horner, Lawrence, Miss Eleanor Tibbetts, Washington, D. C., Mrs. Mary Kathryn Jones, Satellite Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Edith Hamblin, Huntsville, Tex.; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Westmoreland Methodist Church, with burial in Westmoreland. Barnes Funeral Home, Westmoreland, is in charge of arrangements. Source: The Topeka Daily Capital, October 28, 1966 Submitted by: Kathi Travers
TIBBETTS, Lester Glen
LESTER GLEN TIBBETTS Lester Glenn Tibbetts, the son of Mrs. Belle Tibbetts, was born August 11, 1880. He passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vida Neyer, in Abilene, Kansas on June 26, 1949 at the age of 68 years 9 months and 9 days. He had lived in this community most of his life. He was a member of the Pleasant Run Methodist church. He was married to Ida Walker. To this union were born three children: Mrs. Ruth Sappenfield of Leoti, Kansas; Mrs. Vida Neyer of Abilene, Kansas and Vern Tibbetts of Marysville, Kansas; all of whom survive. He is also survived by two brothers, Lee Tibbetts of Topeka; Ray Tibbetts of Fort Morgan, Colorado; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Welter of the Pleasant Run community and Mrs. Vera Arnold of Westmoreland; five grand children, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He was a good neighbor and friends and will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Glenn L. Fickel at the Pleasant Run church on Tuesday, June 28, at 2 p. m. Source: Westmoreland Recorder, June 30, 1949 Submitted by: John Matrow
TIEKING, Henry
Henry Tieking Dead Henry Tieking was born at Bingen, Germany, December 6, 1845, and departed this life January 31, 1922, at an age of 76 years, 1 month and 25 days. He was the youngest of a family of four children and the last surviving member at the time of his death. On February 11, 1872, he was united in marriage to Johanna Heikman, who preceded him to the spirit world November 1, 1920. To this union were born six children, Minnie Blenn of Westmoreland, Johanna, Louis, and Herman H. of Flush, John H., of Concordia and another son, Herman, died in 1883. The deceased was a good neighbor, a kind father, and loving husband and his presence will be missed from our midst. He died after a long illness at his home near Flush where he had lived for the past thirty-eight years. He was a member of the Reformed church which he joined when a young man in Germany. The funeral services were held at the Pleasant Run M. E. Church Friday and was conducted by Rev. E. K. Resier. Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter. Submitted by: Bev Bird
TIEKING, Herman
Tragic end to long search for Herman Tieking, 80, more than 200 help hunt An 18 hour search for Herman Tieking, 80 came to a tragic end early Sunday afternoon when his body was found on the Raymond Duncan farm southwest of Westmoreland. Mrs. Duncan found the body, a short distance away from an outbuilding, shortly after noon. Before the body was found, it was estimated that 200 men and boys including the Explorer Scout and Boy Scouts troops of Westmoreland, were searching in every direction for traces of Mr. Tieking. Also assisting in the search were perhaps 25 horsemen, mostly members of the Westmoreland Saddle Club and an Army helicopter from Marshall Field. Mr. Tieking wandered away from his home shortly before dark Saturday evening, when his son, Fred, was assisting a neighbor start an engine. Although the younger Mr. Tieking was gone less than 5 minutes, no trace of his father could be found on his return. A search party of neighbors was immediately organized, and the Westmoreland fire department was called later in the evening. The search continued through the night and when Mr. Tieking had not been found by Sunday morning, help from the entire community was asked. There was little hope that Mr. Tieking would be found alive, since had rained intermittedly during the night, and the night was cold. Mr. Tieking was in frail health, and it could not be expected that he would survive exposure. The body was found about two and a half miles northeast from the Tieking home. Most of the search had been to the west, and north and south from the house, with most searchers beginning from the corner of the Jenkins Cemetery. The body was found a quarter mile north of the cemetery. Don Reves, undersheriff, praised the cooperation shown by the people, not only from the immediate community, but also many from a considerable distance who heard of the search and offered assistance. Many of the ladies of the community prepared food, and served the searchers uring and after the search. Services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Westmoreland Methodist Church and burial was in the Jenkins Cemetery. Rev. J. A. Robertson officiated, and Barnes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Source: Westmoreland Recorder, Thursday, September 24, 1964, front page Submitted by: Bev Bird
TIEKING, Herman
Mr. Herman Tieking died at his home in Myers Valley, Monday morning, October 5, 1903, at 9 o’clock. He was a young man and little past thirty years of age. His death was caused by dropsy of the heart. His brothers, August and William Tieking, and Eli, John and Louis Getz, were all present at the funeral. Herman lived a single life of a little past thirty years and was a good neighbor and a true friend. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at Flush. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father Hundt. The pall-bearers were: Geo. Dekat, Albert Umscheid, John Eckart, Peter Dunn, John and Frank Underberger. The funeral was largely attended by all those whom wished to pay their last tribute to the deceased. The bereaved have our sympathy Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter. Submitted by: Bev Bird
TIEKING, Herman Henry
Herman Henry Tieking Herman Henry Tieking was born March 5, 1884 and passed away September 20, 1964 at the age of 80 years and 6 months. He came to Kansas from Germany with his parents at the age of 6 months and settled in the Pleasant Run and Flush communities, where he was a life-long resident. He married Maude Harvey of England, April 2, 1913 and to this union one son was born. His wife preceded him in death in July 1950. He leaves to mourn his passing one son, Fredrich Tieking of the home and one stepson, Reginald Harvey of Los Angeles, California, 5 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. As a young man he worked in his father’s blacksmith shop and later along with his farming he did carpenter and stone work for the community. He was well known in his community and had many, many friends. The funeral will be held Wednesday, September 23 at 2:30 p.m. in the Westmoreland Methodist Church in Westmoreland, Kansas. Barnes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pall bearers are: George Duncan, Julius Kraushaar, G. A. Noll, Raymond Duncan, Gordon Bradshaw and Delmar Whitacre. Interment will be in Jenkin’s cemetery. Gone, But Not Forgotten Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter. Submitted by: Bev Bird
TIEKING, John H.
John H. Tieking John H. Tieking was born in Leer, Germany, in 1880 and died in Concordia, Kansas, October 20, 1933. He came with his parents to the United States when three years of age. When 21, he entered business at Stockdale, and in 1902 moved to Hollis, Kansas. The family moved to Concordia in 1908 and had been in the blacksmithing and foundry business since that time. He leaves to mourn, his widow and five children: Mrs. George Stevenson of Concordia; Mrs. Anna Savoie of Los Angeles, California; Joseph, John F., and Oscar Tieking of the home. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters; Mrs. Minnie Blenn, Westmoreland; Miss Johanna, Herman and Louis Tieking, of Flush. Funeral services were held October 23 at the Cathedral in Concordia, the Knights of Columbus in charge. Concordia Blade-Empire. Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter. Submitted by: Bev Bird
TIEKING, Johanna
Mrs. Johanna Tieking Johanna Hiekman was born in Stadt Leer, Germany, on the 11th day of February, 1845. She was the eldest of a family of seven daughters, and at the time of her death the only living member. She was married to Henry Tieking on February 11, 1872, and to this union were born six children Minnie Blenn of Westmoreland, Johanna and Louis of Flush, Herman who died in 1883, and John H. of Concordia, and Herman H. of Flush. She died at her home near Flush where she had lived for the last 37 years, on November 1, 1920. Her age was 75 years, 8 months and 22 days. She became a member of the German Lutheran Church when a girl. She was a good mother and wife, and those who knew her best will cherish the memory of her life in the years to come. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Run church and were conducted by Rev. E. K. Resler. Burial was in the Jenkins cemetery. Source: Collected by my gggrandmother, Johanna Tieking and her daughter. Submitted by: Bev Bird
TIEKING, Johanna
Johanna Tieking Johanna Tieking, daughter of Henry and Johanna Tieking, was born December 18, 1873 in Germany and passed away on August 4, 1959, at a rest home in Wamego, Kan. She came to this country on June 15, 1882. She spent most of her life near the Flush community. Most of this time she kept house for her brother until she entered the rest home in 1958. Preceding her in death were her parents, a sister, Hermine Blenn, and a brother, John. She was survived by two brothers, Herman of Westmoreland and Lewis of Flush. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Friday morning in the Stewart Memorial Chapel with burial in the Jenkins Cemetery. Rev. Philip Rimel conducted the memorial service. Source: Westmoreland Recorder, August 13, 1959, page 5 Submitted by: Bev Bird
TIEKING, Louis A.
Louis A. Tieking Louis August Tieking, son of Henry and Johanna Tieking, was born October 9, 1887, and passed away August 7, 1959 at his home. He was a blacksmith all his life in the Flush community. He leaves one brother, Herman, and a number of nieces and nephews to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Stewart Memorial Chapel. Burial was in the Jenkins Cemetery. The Rev. Philip Rimel, pastor of the Westmoreland Methodist Church, conducted the memorial service. Source: Westmoreland Recorder, August 13, 1959, page 5 Submitted by: Bev Bird
TIMMONS, Mariam Leona Faye
Mrs. Jason Baxter, 78, a former resident of Laclede neighborhood, died Friday at her home in Wichita. Survivors include the husband, daughter, Reva Jean Hillin, son, Lawrence, all of Wichita; brother, Simon Timmons, St. Marys, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday at Wichita with burial in the Rest Haven Gardens of Memory, Wichita. Source: "The Wamego Times", September 21, 1967 Submitted by: Richard
TIMMONS, Mariam Leona Faye
This community was saddened to hear of the death of Mrs. Jason (Faye) Baxter at her home early Friday evening. She had spent most of her life in the Laclede community and was a charter member of the Jayhawk Club. She and Jason moved to Wichita in 1961 at 3325 S. Osage. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Reva Jean Hillin, son, LaVelle, three granchildren, Janet Faye and Anita Kaye Hillin and Lesa Baxter, all of Wichita; a brother, Simon Timmons of St. Marys Manor. Those from here attending funeral service Monday, September 18 were Mrs. Leona Shinski, Bonnie and Marvin Green, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Orsborn, Hazel Flinn, Mary Turner, Mr. And Mrs. Dale Bairow and Louis Timmons. Other relatives were Carol Timmons, Silver Lake; Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Timmons, Manhattan; Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Timmons, Topeka. Source: "The Wamego Times", September 28, 1967 Submitted by: Richard
TIMMONS, Shedrick Riley
Riley Timmons Shedrick Riley Timmons, son of the late Mr. And Mrs S. R. Timmons was born at Laclede on December 2, 1880 and passed away in Wamego, March 4, 1945 at the age of 64 years. In March 1895 he moved to Wamego with his parents and then with his parents moved back to the farm at Laclede in 1900. He was married to Viola Baxter January 4, 1911. To this union, four sons, Carroll of Rossville, Melvin of Topeka, Lewis of Camp Roberts, Calif. and Lyle in the Phillippines and one daughter, Mrs. Betty Kusler of Kansas City, Kansas. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, five children, 16 grandchildren, six sisters, Mrs. Alice Tanner and Miss Rachel Timmons of Wamego, Miss Sara Timmons of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Mae Felkner of Garden City, Miss Ethel Timmons of Wichita, Mrs. Jason Baxter of Onaga, two brothers, Simon of Onaga and Roy of Vancouver, Wash. One sister, Mrs. B. L. Jackson of Bazine, Kansas preceded him in death. Twenty nephews and nieces also survive, as well as a host of friends. He was a kind considerate husband and father, a good neighbor and friend. At our fireside will be a vacant chair We shall meet and linger to caress him While we breathe our evening prayer. They tell us wreaths of glory Evermore will deck his brow But this soothes the anguish only Sweeping o'er our heartstrings now. It is expected that the funeral services will be held at the Stewart Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Source: "The Wamego Times, March 8, 1945 Submitted by: Richard
TIMMONS, Simon
Wamego - Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Stewart Funeral Home here for Simon Timmons, 91, Wamego, who died Thursday in a St. Marys rest home. Burial will be in Wamego City Cemetery. He was born in Ohio and had spent most of his life in the Laclede and Wamego communities in Pottawatomie County. He was a retired farmer A brother-in-law, Jason Baxter, Wichita, survives. Source: "Topeka Capital-Journal", April 6, 1968 Submitted by: Richard
TOOMBS, George L
George L. Toombs was born in Atress England, April 11th 1839 and died at his home in Louisville Kansas February 6, 1914, aged 74 years, 10 months, and five days. He came to America in 1854. He enlisted in 1861 in Illinois Inf. 11th Reg’t Batallion “C”. Reenlisted in 1st Ill. Light Artillery and served until close of war in 1865. He was married to Eva Belle Carmony March 14th, 1867, and to them were born 8 children of whom 4 are living: J.E. Toombs of Harker Oklahoma, J. T. and J. R. Toombs of Louisville and Mrs Alice Sherar of Wichita Kansas. He was buried in the Louisville cemetery February 8, 1914, Rev. John M. White conducting the funeral service. Not in the obit -he was preceeded in death by his daughter Anna Mary Toombs Foster Coombs in 1911 in Oklahoma. Source: "Westmoreland Recorder" (believed) Submitted by: Donna
TOWNSEND, Estella
Mrs. Estella Arganbright, 81, died Saturday. Born Oct. 8, 1880 in Laclede, she had been a resident of the Wamego community all her life. She was the daughter of John and Emma Townsend. Her husband, Porter Arganbright died in 1950. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Ackley, Havensville, Mrs. Grace Wyatt and Mrs. Velma Lelievre, both of Ventura, Calif., two brothers, Lloyd Townsend, Onaga, and Leland Townsend, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Finlinson, Hollywood, Calif., and Mrs. Verne Walls, Manhattan; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services were Wednesday in Stewart Memorial Chapel with burial in Wamego cemetery. Source: The Wamego Times, August 2, 1962 Submitted by: Richard