26 Jan 2005 The Salina Journal  Richard E. Carmicheal
JETMORE — Richard E. Carmicheal, 79, Jetmore, formerly of Plainville, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005.  Mr. Carmicheal was born Jan. 3, 1926, in Plainville. He operated Carmicheal Magneto and Engine Service in Plainville.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Joan, of the home; two sons, John of Westminster, Colo., and Tom of Eugene, Ore.; two brothers, Robert of Plainville and Ron of Rifle, Colo.; two sisters, Joy Glick of Hays and Regna Powell of Sun City West, Ariz.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at United Methodist Church, Plainville, followed by a Masonic service at the church. Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery, with military honors by Reeder-Dinkel-Westhusin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8871 of Plainville.
Memorials may be made to Paradise Lodge 290, in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the funeral home, and 1 p.m. until the service Friday at the church.

Scan copy of a differently worded obit for Richard E. Carmichael.  Submitted by Gaylyn Andrews.

24 Jan. 2005 the Hays Daily News Maisie Henderson Reeder
Maisie Henderson Reeder, 103, Westminster, Colo., formerly of Stockton, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2005, at her home.  She was born Nov. 22, 1901, near Moulton, Iowa, to Harvey D. and Sarah Ann (Lowry) Henderson. She attended Fort Hays Teacher's College Normal Training.  She married Melvin Reeder on Oct. 30, 1925, in Hill City. She was a homemaker and lived in Stockton until moving to Colorado in 1997.
Survivors include a son, Jack W. Reeder, Galt, Calif.; a daughter, Alys R. Veal, Northglenn, Colo.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband and a nephew, Rex A. Stevens, whom she raised.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Main Street Christian Church, Stockton; burial in the Stockton Cemetery. Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Stockton, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to Colorado Chapter Alzheimer's Association, 455 Sherman St., 500, Denver, CO 80203, or to Main Street Christian Church, Stockton.

12 Nov 2004 The Hays Daily News Elsie Mae Lowry
Elsie Mae Lowry, 86, Stockton, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004, at Solomon Valley Manor.
She was born March 12, 1918, to Sylvester and Jennie Mae (Roberts) Beesley in Gove County. She graduated from Gove Rural High School and Fort Hays Sate University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
She married Lawrence Leland Lowry on Dec. 26, 1953 he preceded her in death. She school for 21 years at elementary schools in Gove County, Quinter, Wichita, Hays and Webster. She also farmed with her husband.
Survivors include a son, Richard Lowry Stockton 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Stockton United Methodist Church burial in Stockton City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church.
  Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor or the church.

12 Nov 2004 The Hays Daily News Esther Mae Wise, 83, Plainville, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004, at the Rooks County Nursing Home.
She was born Jan. 1, 1921, in Codell to Charles and Louisa (Reedy) Dougherty. She graduated from Natoma High School. She married Wise on June 9, 1952, in Rooks County. He died Feb. 19, 1985. She was a cook at area restaurants, was a grocery store owner and homemaker.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Ruth Cain, Plainville, Jane Simpson, Berthoud, Colo., and Barbara McLaughlin, Stockton a sister, Bos, Osborne seven grandchildren three step grandchildren eight great-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Plainville Church of the Nazarene burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to House Calls of HMC-Home Health and Hospice and may be sent in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.

8 Nov 2004  The Salina Journal Gladys B. Conway
OSBORNE  KS Gladys B. Conway, 89, Osborne, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2004.
Mrs. Conway was born Gladys B. Cadoret on Dec. 12, 1914, in Stockton. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George, in 1998 a daughter, Georgia James, in 1987 and a great-grandson.
Survivors include four sons, John and Bill, both of Osborne, Pat of Alton and Raymond of Beloit two daughters, Carol Knott of Salina and Koelling of Paradise 21 grandchildren 49 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, 238 N. First, Osborne 67473. Burial will be in Osborne Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Osborne County Memorial Hospital or Hospice Services.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary.

5 Nov 2004 The Salina Journal Paul H. Bowman
CODELL KS H. Bowman 58, Codell, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004.
Mr. Bowman was born Sept. 26, 1946, in Russell. He was the owner and operator of Paul Bowman Oil Company.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Cereceres, of the home three daughters, Carrie Kooken of Havelock, N. C., Melanie Livingston of Culver, Ore., and Glisson of Scottsdale, Ariz. a son, Guffey of Codell two brothers, Louis " Don" Bowman of Codell and " Bill" Bowman of Natoma his mother, Winona Bowman of Codell seven granddaughters and three grandsons.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, Plainville. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery with military honors provided by Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to House Calls of HMC Home Health & Hospice, in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.

20 Oct 2004  The Hays Daily News Lee Harris
Burl Lee Harris, 89, Plainville, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell.
He was born Oct. 20, 1914, in Kellyville, Okla., to Ed and Annie Harris. He was a U. S. Army Air Force veteran during World War II.
He married Anita Record on June 4, 1940, in Sapulpa, Okla. He was a retired cable tool puller.
Survivors include his wife three sons, Robert Harris and Tom Harris, both of Great Bend, and Harris, Topeka three daughters, Dorothy Schmidt, Topeka, Jackie Meitler Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Patty Harris, Wichita 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son Kenneth Harris.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Plainville Funeral Home, Plainville burial will be at a later date in the Mound, Oklahoma, Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Paradise Masonic Lodge of Plainville and in care of the funeral home.

20 Oct 2004 unknown paper Clarence ‘Sam' Kuhlmann
Clarence “Sam” Kuhlmann, 90, Stockton, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at his home.
He was born Oct. 22, 1913, in Athol to Dick and Velleta (Larson) Kuhlmann. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II.
He married Geraldine Dorthea Prosser on Sept. 28, 1941, in Athol. She died May 21, 1991. He was a truck driver delivering equipment for Rupp Implement of Stockton and numerous other trucking companies.
Survivors include four sons, Kuhlmann, Osborne, and Jimmie Kuhlmann, Larry Kuhlmann and Dennis Kuhlmann, all of Stockton two brothers, Vernon Kuhlmann and Gilbert Kuhlmann, both of Kensington 14 grandchildren 25 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton burial in St. John Cemetery, rural Athol.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to House Calls of HMC/Home Health and Hospice in care of the funeral home.

20 Oct 2004  unknown  paper  Dustin Scott Kipp
Dustin Scott Kipp, 19, Plainville, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, in rural Dodge City as a result of an automobile accident.
He was born June 7, 1985, in Great Bend to Scott Hilliard and DeAnn Kipp
He was an assembly worker for Adronics/Elrob Mfg. Inc., Hays.
Survivors include a son, Skyler Kipp, Plainville his father, Great Bend his mother and stepfather, and Perrell Stanley, Plainville two brothers, Becker, Great Bend, and Jerrid Kipp, Ellsworth a sister, Keil, Plainville four stepbrothers, Stanley, Stanley, Stanley and Rylee Stanley, all of Norton his grandparents, Doris Hilliard and Betty Kipp, both of Great Bend, Wayne and June Portnier, Jamestown, Tenn., and Russ and Donna Stanley, Lincoln, Neb. and his great-grandmother, Irene Sargent Great Bend.
His companion, Amber Dimitt was also fatally injured in the same automobile accident.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend burial in Lakin-Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood.
Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Skyler Kipp Education Fund.

14 Oct 2004   The Salina Journal A. Desaire
DAMAR KS   Gerald A. Desaire, 57, Damar, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004. Mr. Desaire was born Dec. 2, 1946, in Hays. He was a farmer and stockman. Survivors include his wife, Nina, of Damar two daughters, Mary Beth Desaire of Hill City and Kellie Desaire three brothers, Leon of Hill City, Delbert of Plainville and Stephen of Lenora two sisters, Marinda Baker of Phillipsburg and Thirza Wells of Zurich and two grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Damar. A vigil and rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to Masses. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Spencer-Stinemetz Chapel, 522 N. Pomeroy Ave., Hill City 67642, and from 9 a.m. to service time Tuesday at the church.

5 Oct 2004 The Hays Daily News Joe Novotny
Joe Novotny, 85, Hays, formerly of Luray, Kansas, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, at the Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita.
He was born March 19, 1919, in Zurich, Kansas,  to and Katrina “Katie” (Hrabe) Novotny. He graduated from Palco High School and Fort Hays State University with degrees in industrial arts and social studies. He was a U. S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II.
He married Emma Young on August 11, 1945, in Muskogee, Okla. She died Dec. 8, 2003. He was former vice president of the Luray State Bank and a partner in the O'Leary and Novotny Insurance Agency.
Survivors include a daughter, J. Novotny, Luray a sister, Ingebritson, Hays and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Luray Methodist Church burial at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.
Memorials are suggested to the church or American Heart Association in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P. O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

30 Sep 2004 The Hays Daily News Neola M. Breckenridge
Neola M. Breckenridge, 72, Stockton, Ks., died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 21, 1932, in Salina to Lewis and Erna (Grasch) Griffin. She graduated from Stockton High School in 1950.
She married Eugene Breckenridge on Aug. 13, 1950, near Natoma. She was a homemaker and worked for the Stockton Public Library for 40 years, retiring as head librarian in 2003.
Survivors include her husband, of the home a son, Michael Breckenridge, Hays two daughters, Ericka Werling, Solomon, and Susan Lanphear, Bakersfield, Calif. seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church, Plainville burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Stockton Public Library or the church in care of the funeral home.

24 Sep 2004 The Hays Daily News Hays KS Candace M. Dryden
Candace M. Dryden, 84, Stockton, KS, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, at Solomon Valley Manor.
She was born July 20, 1920, in Rooks County, KS,  to Roy and Laura (Selbe) Ballard. She graduated from Woodston High School and from nursing school in Concordia.
She married David Keith Dryden on April 21, 1946, in Stockton. She was a nurse at Hadley Medical Center in Hays and later at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.
Survivors include two sons, Dryden, Stockton, and Blaine Dryden Hays two daughters, Elizabeth Eaton, Homer Glen, Ill., and Charlotte Dillingham, Holcomb a brother, Robert Ballard, Stockton 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith, on Nov. 18, 1974.
No services are planned. She donated her body to the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
Memorials are suggested to Stockton Public Library.
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, is in charge of arrangements.

20 Sep 2004 The Hays Daily News  Hays, KS Terry L. Carsten
Terry L. Carsten, 48, rural Stockton, KS,   died Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at his home.
He was born Sept. 9, 1956, to Bernard and Dorothy (Davey) Carsten. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1974 and from Wichita Automotive. He attended Fort Hays State University.
He married Deb Brotton on July 14, 1978, in Hays, KS. He was a farmer-stockman.
Survivors include his wife, of the home three daughters, Ginger and Katy, all of the home his father, rural Stockton a brother, Rod, Elkhart, Iowa and a sister, Menzies, Raymore, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Services were today at United Methodist Church, Stockton burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Terry L. Carsten Memorial Fund for his children's college fund, the Assembly of God Church or to Hays Medical Center Home Health and Hospice, and can be sent in care of Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, KS.

after 13 Sep 2004 unknown   paper Cecilia Ann Craig-Klemm
Cecilia Ann Craig-Klemm, age 41, died September 13, 2004 at Sutter Tracy Community Hospital in Tracy, California. She was born June 14,1963 to R. Gene and Dora (Michaelis) Craig of Hays, Kansas.
Cecilia, a native of Natoma, Kansas, graduated from Natoma High School and Fort Hays State University. She lived in Tracy, California for fifteen years. On August 31, 1990 she was united in marriage to Jack C. Klemm. They became parents of Danielle Marie on May 27, 1995.
Her family and friends will remember her voice, love of music and dedication to her family. She enjoyed helping people and was a very giving person. She also liked a good softball game. was a Realtor in their family owned business.     Cecilia was a member of South Winds Church of Tracy, where she was a participant in their music ministry the Central Valley Association of Realtors Tracy Chamber of Commerce and Relay For Life.
Survivors include her husband, Jack C. Klemm, daughter, Marie Klemm, both of Tracy her father Gene Craig of Hays, Kansas five brothers and sisters Phillip J. (Sherri) of Rockledge Florida, C. (John) Steeples of Palco, Kansas, Douglas J. (Debra) of Austin, Texas, Barbara J. (Todd) Coffey of Baldwin City Kansas, Ward D. (Crystal) Craig of Russell, Kansas. Also many nieces, nephews and many, many friends.
Her mother, Dora Marie Craig and a brother, Daniel V. Craig, both preceded her in death.
A memorial service was held earlier this month at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Tracy, California.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and designated “Tracy Relay For Life” in Cecilia Craig-Klemm’s name. Contributions can be mailed directly to the American Cancer Society, 207 East Alpine, Stockton, California 95204.

31 Aug 2004 The Salina Journal Salina KS Joe Donald " Don" Cowley
PLAINVILLE  KS Donald " Don" Cowley, 76, Plainville, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004.
Mr. Cowley was born April 26, 1928, in El Dorado. He retired from Arco, then worked for Chase Well Service and was working for Reif Welding and Construction.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a daughter, Donna Lynn Jackman of Endever, Wis. two stepdaughters, Dopita of Hays and LaDuke of Stockton five sons, Mike of Kingfisher, Okla., of Natoma, Danny of Missoula, Mont., of Dolores, Colo., and Pat, address unknown three stepsons, Kevin LaDuke of LaVergne, Tenn., Kelly LaDuke of Orange County, Calif., and LaDuke of Rock Wall, Texas a brother, David Lee of Cortez, Colo. a sister, Beverly Jean Shipman of Florence 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Christian Church, Plainville. Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery, with military honors by the Reeder-Dinkel-Westhusin VFW Post 8871.
Memorials may be made to the Cowley Memorial Fund, in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel, and from 9 a.m. to service time Thursday at the church.

12 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Dr. John W. McMillen Jr.
HAYS    Dr. John W. McMillen Jr., 85, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, at St. John's of Hays.
He was born May 10, 1919, in Stockton KS  to John W. Sr. and Pearl (Johnson) McMillen. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1937. He graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathy in 1941.
He married Violet Beaty on Oct. 30, 1972, in Stockton. She died April 13, 2001.
Survivors include three sons, Cody Dale Couch, Wilson, David Wayne Couch, Russell, and Donald Dean Couch, Larned a daughter, Rita Decker Burlington, Iowa eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Bobby McMillen.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton.
Memorials are suggested to House Calls of HMC Home Health and Hospice and can be sent in care of the funeral home.

After 11 Aug 2004 unknown paper Irene Denio HUTCHINSON KS Funeral services for Mary Irene Denio, 73, Stockton, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2004 at the United Methodist Church in Stockton with Reverend Lyle Miller & Reverend Herman Lambrecht officiating. Mrs Denio passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at Golden Plains Alzheimer's Special Care Unit, in Hutchinson, KS.   Mrs. Denio was born to Alexander and Golda (Scott) Siruta on May 7, 1931 in Colby, KS. Her family moved to Woodston, KS and she graduated from Woodston High School in 1949. Irene was a member of the United Methodist Church in Stockton and enjoyed cooking.   She married Herbert Dale Glodfelty on August 7, 1949. He passed away December 12, 1974. She then married Keith Denio on May 5, 1978 in Stockton.   He survives of the home. Other survivors include three daughters, Alice Glendening and husband Brad of Hutchinson, KS Avonne Anderson and husband Clinton of Salina, KS Rokeby and husband of Tulsa, OK. She is also survived by a sister, Feist of Downs. Mrs. Denio has seven grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents & first husband.   Burial will be in the Ash Rock Cemetery north of Woodston. Visitation will be from 3-8 Thursday, 9-8 Friday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home and from 11 - service time at the church Saturday. memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers's Association and may be sent in care of the funeral home.   Article provided by Keith Denio.

20 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Alfred J. Desair
HILL CITY    Alfred J. Desair, 94, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at Graham County Hospital.
He was born Oct. 4, 1909, in Damar KS  to and Delphine (Trombley) Desair.
He married Lorena Plante on Dec. 26, 1934, in Damar. She died Feb. 17, 1988. He was a farmer.
Survivors include a son, Henry Desair, Plainville a brother, Adelore Desair, Plainville four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be until 4:30 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church. A vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the church.

22 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Daisy Belle LeSage
STOCKTON  Daisy Belle LeSage, 100, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, at the Solomon Valley Manor.
She was born Sept. 22, 1903, in Rooks County  KS to and Arabelle (Stamper) Ochampaugh. She attended Fort Hays Normal School.
She married Charley LeSage on Aug. 5, 1923. He died May 28, 1953. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, LeSage, Concordia, and Dean LeSage, Hays two daughters, Zola Tolman and Odle, both of Overland Park 11 grandchildren 17 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Main Street Christian Church, Stockton burial in the Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Solomon Valley Manor in care of the funeral home.

23 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Harley W. Jerby
LOGAN — Harley W. Jerby, 90, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg.
He was born Feb. 27, 1914, in Rooks County KS to Eugene L. and Goldie M. (Griffith) Jerby. He was a farmer.
Survivors include three sisters, Ruby Maxfield, Willets, Calif., Christine Bennett, Phillipsburg, and Ellis, Jerome, Idaho.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg burial in Bow Creek Cemetery, Phillips County.
Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and until 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Logan Manor Nursing Home.

After 8 Aug 2004 unknown paper Betty Kathleen Wagner
Betty Kathleen Wagoner, 76, a resident of the Rooks County Nursing Center in Plainville, Kansas died August 8, 2004 in the Hays Medical Center. She was born February 28, 1928 to Lonzo and lnab Marie (Riche) Hillegeist in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She spent her younger years in Illinois, Kansas and California. married James Edward Wagoner, January 3, 1948. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Plainville.
Survivors include daughter Janie Kathleen (Mike) Blackburn of Natoma Kansas, a younger sister Linda Collins, Plainville an older brother Joel Hillegeist, Fairfield Illinois Five grandchildren, Daniel Shon Blackburn, Shana Michelle (Blackburn) Deemy, Tammy Kathleen (Blackburn) Ralston, Rebecca Mary Blackburn and Tabatha Lynn Blackburn Five great grandchildren and former husband James of Victorville CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Steven Edward Wagoner, two younger brothers, Lonnie Lynn Hillegeist, Kent Hillegeist, one younger sister Austin and one nephew Ricky Austin.
Memorials are suggested to First Southern Baptist Church of Plainville, or the Plainville Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry in care of the Plainville Funeral Home.

after 18 July 2004 Southwest Daily Times Ellen E. Ambrosier
Ellen E. Ambrosier 87, died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at Southwest Medical Center following an extended illness.
She was born Dec. 13, 1916, to Irvin M. and Bashie L. Armstrong Fetterolf in Webster.
She married Arlo A. Ambrosier on June 3, 1937, in Hill City. He survives.
She graduated from Stockton High School, Stockton, in 1937.   She was a housewife.   She was a member of First Christian Church and Christian Women Fellowship.   She was a member of Girl Scouts of America, True Friend Club, Antelope Valley Club and the VFW Auxiliary and the Sodde Society.   She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting, sewing and many other crafts and was an accomplished gourmet cook.
Other survivors include two daughters, Faylene Cambern and husband Charles Liberal, and Kaylene Freeman and husband Vance, Goddard six grandchildren, Ellen Banister and husband Daryl, Augusta, Shawver and husband Martin, Douglass, Rathbun, Wichita, Pittman, Douglass, Freeman, Wichita, and Michelle Weisgerber and husband Matt, Wichita two step-grandchildren, Ryan Cambern and Cambern and wife Erin, Dallas, Texas six great-grandchildren, Joshua Banister, Augusta, Jered Banister, Augusta, Sally Shawver, Douglass, Shawver, Douglass, Rathbun, Wichita, and Montgomery Rathbun, Wichita.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister, and one daughter, Anna Arlene Ambrosier
* Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday at First Christian Church with the Rev. Randy Cook presiding.
Graveside services and burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday at Hill City Cemetery, Hill City.
Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church in care of Miller Mortuary.

17 July 2004 News-Herald, Northeast Ohio Olive E. Webber
Funeral Mass for Olive E. Webber, 87, of Kirtland, will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Divine Word Church, 8100 Eagle Road, in Kirtland.
Olive E. Webber
Funeral Mass for Olive E. Webber, 87, of Kirtland, will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Divine Word Church, 8100 Eagle Road, in Kirtland.   Webber died July 15, 2004, at Residence of Chardon Assisted Living Facility in Chardon.
Born Jan. 16, 1917, in Plainville, Kan., she lived in Chardon before moving to Kirtland 23 years ago.   She was a member of Divine Word Church in Kirtland, Our Ladies Guild, where she was the recipient of the Madonna Award, Hi-Five's of Divine Word, Loyal Order of Moose, and the Ohio Bell Pioneers. She also enjoyed her grandchildren, cross stitch, latch hook, and oil painting.   Mrs. Webber was employed as a telephone operator at Ohio Bell for 20 years, retiring in 1980.
Survivors are her children, E. (Carol) Webber Jr., of The Villages, Fla., E. (Michael) Potosky of Kirtland, and Alfred M. Webber of Willoughby grandchildren, Michael (Brenda) Potosky III, Margie (David) Gesell, E. (Denny) Webber III, Mark (Jeanette) Potosky (Bobbie Jo) Webber Webber, and Maureen (David) Thorne 15 great-grandchildren and siblings, Simmons of Centralia, Wash., Betty Malloy of Olympia, Wash., Earl Packer of Cheweliah, Wash., and Joanne Parker of Cheyenne Wells, Colo.
Her husband, Francis E. Webber, died 1980. Her siblings, Packer, Charles Packer, Steve Packer Packer, and Robert Packer, are also deceased.
Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Rt. 615, north of Rt. 2), in Mentor. Joseph McMahon will officiate the services. Burial will be in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Township.
The family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of Heartland, 4807 Rockside Road, Suite 610, Independence 44131, or Divine Word Church, 8100 Eagle Road, Kirtland 44094.

after 26 Apr 2004 unknown paper Doris Irene Lyons
Doris Irene Lyons, 88 of Farmington New Mexico, formerly of Plainville KS died April 26, 2004 in Farmington New Mexico. Doris was born October 28, 1915,in Englewood Kansas, the daughter of Walter P. and Nellie (Haley) Blackburn. She served as secretary to the Plainville Superintendent of Schools. Helped create the High Plains Teachers Credit Union. After her husband Lester's death in 1982 she moved to Farmington NM and worked as office manager in her brothers restaurant business. She is survived by two daughters, Jacquline (Jackie)and Raelee and several grand children.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Plainville.

24 April the Huthinson News H. 'Ted' Sammons
HAYS - Theodore H. " Ted" Sammons, 77, died April 23, 2004, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.
He was born Aug. 4, 1926, at Wester, the son of Vernon and Agnes Biery Sammons. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1944 and attended Kansas State University. A 40-year resident of Hays, coming from Goodland, he was office manager for Hays Job Service Center, where he worked for 26 years.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
In 1955, he married Phyllis Barger. She died in 1977. In 1984, he married Jean Ingram Diekman. She survives, of the home.   Other survivors include: two sons, Russell Sammons, Denver, and Sammons, Rosewell, Ga. a stepson, Rodney Diekman, Burlington, Colo. four stepdaughters, Susan McFarland, Hays, Connie Bernath, Lakewood, Colo., Andrew, SanRafeal, Calif., and Linda Mayer, Colorado Springs his father, Stockton a brother, Dee, Bella Vista, Ark. a sister, Wanda Cramer, Sierra Vista, Ariz. six grandchildren nine step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Randy Sammons and a brother,
Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6, at Cline's Mortuary of Hays. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to service time on Thursday at the mortuary. A private family burial will be in Goodland Cemetery, Goodland.
Memorials may be sent to the Hays Senior Center, in care of the mortuary.

23 Apr 2004  The Hays Daily News Patricia Lynn Kruse Hicks
OLATHE KS  Patricia Lynn Kruse Hicks, 37, formerly of Plainville, KS was found dead April 21, 2004, near Lansing.
She was born March 21, 1967, in Plainville to Mimi and Vera (Thummel) Kruse.
She graduated from Plainville Rural High School in 1985. She was an underwriting assistant for One Beacon Insurance agricultural department.
Survivors include a son, Joshua Hicks, of the home two daughters, Hicks and Hicks, both the home her parents, Plainville two brothers, Tony Kruse, Wichita, and Michael Kruse, Shawnee and a sister, Mary Gardner.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville burial in the church cemetery.
A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and a vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel and from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church in Plainville.
A rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. May 5 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Olathe, followed by a wake service at 7 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the Patty Kruse Children's Fund.

 24 Apr 2004 KansasCity.com Patricia Hicks
Services Monday for slain Olathe woman
Funeral services for a slain Olathe woman have been scheduled for Monday in the north-central Kansas town of Plainville. The body of Patricia Hicks, 37, was recovered Wednesday from a Leavenworth County farm pond.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Plainville and from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
A rosary and wake service is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. May 5 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Olathe.
No charges have been filed in her death. Her husband, Gary Hicks, is in custody on charges that he made threats against her and another relative last month.

23 Apr 2004  The Hays Daily News Olive M. Marcotte
HAYS KS   Olive M. Marcotte, 91, died Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at Goodland Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 5, 1913, in Damar KS  to Joseph and Dehlia (St. Peter) Brin
She was a homemaker, teacher, beautician and Realtor. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and was an active community and civic Coordinator worker in Hays. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays.
Survivors include a son, Gerard Marcotte and wife Elizabeth, Hyattsville, Md. a daughter, Judy Hayden and husband, Leo Goodland seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Marcotte,in January 1988, a daughter, Sundra Clark, and by nine brothers and sisters.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church in Damar. There will be a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar, or the Senior Companion Program in Hays.

after 19 Apr 2004 unknown paper Harold Nathaniel VanLoenen
Harold Nathaniel VanLoenen, 82, Ellis, Nebraska, died on Monday, April 19, 2004, at Beatrice Community Hospital, Beatrice, Nebraska. He was born on July 3, 1921, at Prairie View, Kansas. He was a graduate of Norton (Kansas) High School. He married Opal Pence on December 26, 1946, in Plainville, Kansas. He served his country in the Army during World War II. He worked at the Elevator in Norton, Kansas then near Colby, Kansas before moving to Ellis in 1950 and managed the elevator until 1980 when he went to work for Tote systems until his retirement. He enjoyed Nebraska football and gardening.
SURVIVORS: Sons: Ed VanLoenen and wife, Jeanne, of Fairbury, Nebraska, Charles VanLoenen of Beatrice, Nebraska Daughter: Glo Daubendiek and husband, Rich, of Holmesville, Nebraska Grandchildren: Kevin VanLoenen and wife, Michelle, of Hannibal, Missouri, Erickson and husband, Jim, of Independence, Missouri, and Jenna Daubendiek both Holmesville, Nebraska Great Grandchildren: Dirk, Dylan VanLoenen Erickson, and Dusty Erickson. Brother: VanLoenen and wife, of Norton, Kansas Nieces and Nephews.
PRECEDED IN DEATH: Wife: Opal VanLoenen (November 20, 2003) Parents: Charles and Myrtle (Weems) VanLoenen Brother: William VanLoenen.
FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 22, 2004, at Harman-Wright Mortuary Chapel, 623 Elk, Beatrice, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Glen Holtz. Burial: Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Nebraska. Visitation: Harman-Wright Mortuary on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. then on Thursday from 8:00 A.M. until time of service. Memorial established to Parkview Center, Beatrice, Nebraska, with the mortuary in charge. Messages of condolence and remembrance may be emailed to vaughn@harmanwrightmortuary.com and will be forwarded to the family. Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice, in charge of arrangements.

31 Mar 2004 The Hutchinson News Leo Hammerschmidt
PLAINVILLE - Leo Hammerschmidt, 58, died March 27, 2004, near Milford Lake, as a result of an ATV accident.   He was born Oct. 12, 1945, at Victoria, the son of Joseph and Matilda Kuhn Hammerschmidt. He graduated from Victoria High School, Victoria. A resident of Plainville, he was owner/operator of Leo's Tank Service, Plainville.   On Aug. 3, 1968, he married Barbara Finnesy at Plainville. She died Sept. 29, 1988. On July 1, 2000, he married Dale. She survives.
Other survivors include: a son three daughters two stepsons, including Dale, Hays four brothers, including Elkhart five sisters, including Alice Arnold Hutchinson, Elaine Sunley, Hays, Mary Hammersmith, Ellinwood, and Jo Ann Jacobs, La Crosse and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville, with Father Joe Popelka presiding.
Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 South Cochran, Plainville, is in charge of arrangements.

17 Mar 2004  The Hays Daily News Wade Hampton Renick Jr.
HAYS KS Wade Hampton Renick Jr., 88, died Tuesday March 16, 2004, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 6, 1915, in Codell KS to Wade H. and Sylvia (DeLay) Renick.
He married Vera Lytal on Nov. 27, 1937, in Hutchinson.
He built the Hays Drive-In theater in 1948 and operated it for 24 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hays, and served as president of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship for several years as well as area adviser for Women's Aglow Fellowship.
He and his wife served as missionaries to the Ute and Navajo people in  the Four Corners area where they served for over 30 years.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Stephen W. Renick and wife Colleyville, Texas, a grandson Dirk H. Renick and wife Arlington, Va., and a granddaughter, Marie Regan and husband Tim Charlestown, Mass. and a brother, Warren Renick and wife Lorena, Overland Park.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Nan Snyder
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hays Memorial Chapel, 20th and Pine.
Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday. A second service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church, Shiprock, N.M. burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Farmington, N.M.
Memorials are suggested to the Four Corners Native American Ministry of the United Methodist Church in care of the Rev. Paul West, Box 400, Shiprock, NM 87420.

8 Mar 2004 Concordia Blade-Empire Teresa M. Roth
Teresa M. Roth, 34, Aurora, died March 5, 2004, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.
She was born Aug. 6, 1969, at Osborne to John Arthur Musgrove and Juanita M. Wallis She married Robert Roth July 4, 1988, at Concordia. She was a homemaker and a CNA and worked in health care. She attended high school in Concordia and Stockton. She lived in Aurora for eight years, moving there from Concordia.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Roth of Aurora her children, Ashley Musgrove, Roth, Brittany Roth and Caleb Roth, all of the home and her father.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita M. Wallis March 3.
Funeral services were this afternoon at Cline Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd Hays. Burial was in Woodston Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the M. Roth Memorial.

6 Mar 2004 The Hutchinson News Darrell Maddy
LARNED - Maddy, 70, died March 4, 2004, at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Larned.
He was born Nov. 9, 1933, at Stockton, the son of William and Norma Copper Maddy. A Larned resident for 32 years moving from Hays, he was a retired supply storekeeper for the Larned State Hospital.
He attended United Methodist Church, Larned. He belonged to Pawnee County 4-H, the Kansas Open Barrel Racing Association, National Barrel Racing Association, Kansas Western Horseman Association and the Great Bend Saddle Club.
On Dec. 28, 1971, he married Linda Lee Jennings. She survives.   Other survivors include: two daughters, Clemons, Gooding, Idaho, and Kayla Maddy, Rozel two brothers, Fort Worth, Texas, and Marrell, Lincoln, Neb. a sister, Sanborn, Lincoln, Neb. a grandchild and two step-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, with Pastor Charles Grant presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the chapel. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the Maddy Memorial Fund, in care of the mortuary.

  4 Mar 2004 Concordia Blade-Empire Juanita M. “Nita” Wallis
Juanita M. “Nita” Wallis, 51, Hays, died March 3, 2004, at Hays Plaza Apartments.
She was born Sept. 23, 1952, at Hays, to Floyd William and Florence Elizabeth Palmer Wallis.
She had lived in Hays since 1990, moving there from Stockton. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Hays.
Survivors include a daughter, Roth and husband Robert of Aurora two sisters, Beverly Medley and Joyce Groff, both of Hays one brother, Gail Palmer of Phoenix, Arizona two half sisters, Virginia Blasett and Toni Wallis, both of Oklahoma and four grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Friday, March 5, at Cline’s Mortuary, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays, KS 67601. Burial will be in the Stockton City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9-11 a.m., Friday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays. Memorials may be made to the Juanita Wallis Memorial.

3 Mar 2004 Concordia Blade-Empire Vera J. Lewis
Vera J. Lewis, 70, Salina, died March 1, 2004.
She was born Aug. 1, 1933, on a farm near Ames. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Donald J. Lewis of Salina a son, Donald J. Lewis Jr. of Salina two daughters, Cindy Acheson of Palco and Jannice Hawpe of Hays three brothers, Frank Huber Huber and Huber, all of Concordia two sisters, Arvilla Hanson of Littleton, Colo., and Marilyn Appleby of Salina 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lorie McClintock in 1985.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 4, at the Ryan Mortuary, Salina. A private internment will be at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery at Clyde. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may made to Hospice of Salina.
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th, Salina, KS 67401 is in charge of arrangements.

3 Mar 2004  The Hays Daily News Madeline Lamb   Copy of Obituary
PLAINVILLE KS   Eula Madeline Lamb, 89, died Tuesday, March 2, 2004, at Rooks County Nursing Home.
She was born Aug. 17, 1914, in Rooks County to and Susie (Christensen) Winters.
She married Everett “Jeff” Lamb on July 20, 1934, in Hays he died May 24, 1998.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include five daughters, Gaylyn Andrews, Stockton Karolyn Eastep, Sedalia, Mo., Sharolyn Gramm and Beverly Nelson, both of Salina, and Werner, Plainville 17 grandchildren 29 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Codell Baptist Church burial in Shiloh Cemetery near Codell.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Hays Medical Center Home Health and Hospice in care of the mortuary, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville KS 67663.

18 Feb 2004 The Grand Island Independent, Grand Island, NE Amy L. Chance
PLAINVILLE, Kan. -- Amy L. Chance, 90, of Plainville, Kan., died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville.
Services will be held Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville.   Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery at Damar, Kan.
Arrangements are by Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Plainville. More details will appear later.

29 Jan 2004 The Hays Daily News Louella Blakesley
TULSA, Okla., 69, formerly of the Codell  KS area, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, in Tulsa, Okla.
She was born Feb. 17, 1934, in Rooks County  KS to James and Mable (Krueger) Dougherty. She attended schools in the Codell area.
She married James Eugene Blakesley on Sept. 8, 1951, in WaKeeney. He died Nov. 28, 1994. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Blakesley Broken Arrow, Okla., and Martin Blakesley, Collinsville, Okla. three daughters, Sheila Charboneau, Benicia, Calif., Debbie Lawrence and Fingerlin both of Tulsa two sisters, Sprague, Vallejo, Calif., and Viola Engel, Oakley 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Pohlman-Heise Memorial Chapel, Russell burial in the Natoma Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday.
Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Hospice of Tulsa.

16 Jan 2004 Concordia Blade-Empire Joseph Ernest “Ernie” Hamel
Joseph Ernest “Ernie” Hamel 67, Russell, died Thursday, January 15, 2004, near Russell. He was born August 25, 1936, in Zurich, Kan., to Francis and Yvette    (Fabreau) Hamel. He grew up in Clyde, where he attended schools and graduated from Clyde High School in 1954.
On November 12, 1955, he was united in marriage to Arlene Dolores Harper in Clyde.    After their marriage, Ernie began working for Boogaarts Grocery Stores and worked in various positions for the company for 29 years. During his career, they resided in Clyde, Concordia, Marysville and Hays before moving to Russell in November of 1964. He later worked for Russell County Road and Bridge Department for 15 years until his retirement in 2001.
Ernie was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Russell and had formerly served on the parish council for one term. He was a third degree member of the Russell Council #3034 of the Knights of Columbus was a member and past exalted ruler of Russell Elks Lodge #1715, B.P.O.E. was a 15-year Coordinator and captain at the time of his retirement for the Russell Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Hamel, of the home three daughters, Lynette Gross and husband, Jeff of Beverly Barbara Hake and husband, Brian, Omaha, Neb. and    Annette Heald and husband Tracy, Omaha, Neb. four sons, Stan Hamel and wife, McPherson Hamel and wife, Melanie, Russell Brian Hamel and girlfriend Lisa Moubry, Bunker Hill, and Brad Hamel and wife Omaha, Neb. five sisters, Schwab, Clifton Pauline Ouellette, San Jose, Calif. Mary Ann Morris, Clifton, Rita Mae Salmon, Anadarko, Okla., and Ouellette Clay Center one brother, Johnny Hamel, Concordia eighteen grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2004, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Russell, with Charles Steier and James Grennan officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Russell. Vigil services will be held at 7 p.m., Sunday, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where the family will receive friends following the vigil. Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday at Pohlman-Heise Mortuary in Russell. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or masses in his memory and may be sent in care of Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, 610 N. Maple Street, Russell, KS 67665.

14 Jan 2004 Okmulgee Daily Times Carol Ann Baker Barnhart
 Carolyn Ann (Baker) Barnhart, 59, of Morris, died Sunday, January 11, 2004 in Tulsa. Memorial services are 2:00 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at the Kelley Chapel with Dr. Dennis Taylor officiating. Arrangements are under direction of the Shurden-Kelley Funeral Home of Okmulgee.
She was born Tuesday, March 14, 1944 to Orval and Gladys Irene (Walker) Baker in Rooks County, Kansas. On September 15, 1963 she married Jerry Barnhart in Logan, Kansas.  She was a member of the Myers-Heeler V.F.W. Post #1360 from November 1975 until her death and served two terms as president 1982 to 1983 and 1985 to 1986. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, and three sisters.
Survivors include her husband Jerry Barnhart of Morris; one daughter, Reva Tipton of Morris; two sons, Robert Barnhart of Liberal, Kansas and Roger Barnhart of Kansas City, Missouri; two sisters, Ella Bahr of Topeka, Kansas and Lee Koester of Miles City, Montana, three grandchildren and eight nieces and nephews.
The family requests that memorials be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.

6 Jan 2004 The Ark City Traveler Thomas Martin " Tom" Nuckols
Thomas Martin " Tom" Nuckols, 75, Arkansas City, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church of Arkansas City. The Reverend Lance Carrithers will officiate. Burial will follow in the Parker Cemetery. was born Jan. 11, 1928, in Ponca City, Okla., to Dr. Arthur S. and Hazel H. (Martin) Hyatt Nuckols. He was reared and educated in Ponca City. Tom graduated from the Kemper Military Academy of Booneville, Mo. He later attended the Oklahoma A& M University. Tom served in the United States Air Force from 1949 to 1952. He was stationed in Naknek, Alaska Territory and later Sacramento, Calif. While in Sacramento, Tom met and later married Martella Carr on Jan. 12, 1952. The couple lived in Sacramento, Ponca City, Okla., New Orleans, La., Dallas, Texas, and Sacramento again before moving to Arkansas City in 1963. Tom worked in the engineering department for the General Electric Jet Engine Facility at Strother Field for 10 years and later as a maintenance engineer for Conoco for 20 years before retiring in 1993. Tom was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he was very active as a leader of the Boy Scouts of America and as a leader and advisor for the Explorer Scouts. He was a member of the Crescent Masonic Lodge No. 133 AF& AM and the Shelton Beaty Post No. 18 American Legion. Tom also enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and camping. Survivors include his wife, of the home two sons Dr. Thomas A. and his wife, Cassie of Plainville, Kan., The Mark S. and his wife, Carla Nuckols of North Kansas City, Mo. two daughters, Vicki and her husband, Hensley of Arkansas City, Nancy and her husband, Michael Meyer Littleton, Colo. one sister, Sue and her husband, Dr. Phillip Brown of Nashville, Tenn. and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents step-mother, Philomenia Barbara Nuckols two brothers, and Arthur Phil " Bub" Nuckols one sister, Margaret Davis and a granddaughter, Karen Nuckols.
Memorials have been established with the First United Methodist Church and Harry Hynes Hospice. Contributions may be made through the funeral home. Arrangements are being made through the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City. Online condolences may be made at www.rindt-erdman.com

2 Jan 2004 The Hays Daily News Janet Jo Plante
PLAINVILLE  KS Janet Jo Plante 64, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at Rooks County Health Center.
She was born July 12, 1937, in Plainville KS to Francis and Rose (Lytle) Bair. She was a graduate of Plainville High School.
She married Henry Plante on Oct. 28, 1956, in Plainville. She was a licensed practical nurse at Craig Home Health Care, Plainville.
Survivors include her husband, of the home seven sons, John, and Steve, all of Plainville, Francis and Duane, both of Vidalia, Ga., Allen Russell, Joseph, Stockton two sisters, Leona Kenney, Plainville, and Rosemary Goble, WaKeeney 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Gerstner.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville. A parish vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the church. Visitation will be until 6 p.m. today at the chapel and from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic School or A. J. Couse Lift Fund.

25 Dec 2003 Lawrence Journal-World, Lawrence KS Richard J. Rome
Victoria — Services for Richard J. Rome, 92, Victoria, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Fidelis Church, Victoria. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery.
Mr. Rome Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, at Ellis Good Samaritan Center, Victoria.   He was born Oct. 25, 1911, in rural Victoria, the son of John M. and Catherine (Sander) Rome   Mr. Rome was a farmer. He also was the former owner of Rich Rome Garage, Victoria. He was a member of St. Fidelis Church.
He married Laurinda Staab on Nov. 7, 1939, in Victoria. She died January 11, 2000.   A son, Kenneth Joseph and a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Rome, also died earlier.
Survivors include two sons, Hutchinson, and William, McPherson two daughters, Verma Sommer Lawrence, and Rose Ann Pfannenstiel, Hays two sisters, Schmidt, Plainville, and Betty Leikam, Hays twelve grandchildren three step grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Brock's North Hill Chapel, Hays. There will be a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials to St. Fidelis Cemetery or Ellis Good Samaritan Center, sent in care of the funeral home, 2509 Vine St., Hays 67601

16 Dec 2003 The Hays Daily News Ruth G. Boys
LOGAN  KS Ruth G. Boys, 101, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at Logan Manor.
She was born Dec. 6, 1902, in Rooks County to and Belle (King) Brumitt.
She married Ralph Boys on March 11, 1924, in Plainville he died April 3, 1982.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Logan, and Ronald, Portland, Ore. two daughters, Marilyn Scheidt, Salina, and Marjorie Brown, Kent, Wash. 17 grandchildren three step-grandchildren 37 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son,
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Logan Funeral Home burial in Pleasant View Cemetery.
Visitation is until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. The family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Memorials are suggested to the Central College of McPherson.

15 Dec 2003 The Hays Daily News Mae McLaughlin
PHILLIPSBURG KS Mae McLaughlin, 90, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg.
She was born May 7, 1913, in Rooks County to H. and Ellen C. (Jerby) Griffith.
She married Kenneth L. McLaughlin on Oct 4, 1936 in Phillipsburg. He died Feb. 10, 1998. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a daughter, Moss, Phillipsburg a sister, Suhr, Phillipsburg four grandchildren six step grandchildren six great-grandchildren 29 step great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg burial in Marvin Cemetery, Glade.
Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Glade United Methodist Church or American Heart Association.

10 Dec 2003  The Hays Daily News W. “Rusty” Collins
HAYS KS  Russell W. “Rusty” Collins, 59, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born May 13, 1944, in Little River to B. and Connie (Hafenstine) Collins. He attended Plainville High School and was a graduate of Codell High School. He was a U. S. Naval veteran of the Vietnam War.
He married Carol Resley on Sept. 28, 1963, in Russell. He later married Sabrina Goodenough on Oct. 18, 1993, in Las Vegas.
He was co-owner of Collins and Collins Oil Company. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and the U. S Golf Association.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Shane and his wife, Angie Lincoln, Neb. and by a granddaughter, Kylie Shea Collins, Lincoln.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, Hays graveside services at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons, with graveside military honors by Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Brock's North Hill Chapel Funeral Home, 2509 Vine, and from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to an educational fund for his granddaughter.

30 Nov 2003 The Hays Daily News Ronald Richmond
NATOMA KS   Ronald Richmond, 73, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2003, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born July 16, 1930, in Codell to Forrest and Lois (Hockett) Richmond.
He graduated from Codell High School in 1948. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
He married Della Mae Pooley on Dec. 29, 1954, in Plainville.
He was an oil-field worker, retiring in 1992.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Kelly, Codell two daughters, Reesa Harris, Topeka, and Leesa Lawson, Natoma a brother, Plainville a sister, Pauline Smythe Plainville 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Cale.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Presbyterian Church, Natoma.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. to noon today at Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, Natoma.
Memorials are suggested to the Natoma Community Center.

30 Nov 2003 The Hays Daily News Henry Leroy Lovin
PLAINVILLE  KS Henry Leroy Lovin, 69, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.
He was born Oct. 20, 1934, in Rooks County to and Edith (Kleinschmidt) Lovin. He married Elda Lemon on March 18, 1961, in Phillipsburg. He graduated from Plainville High School and was a U. S. Army veteran.
He was a trucker and operated a used furniture store.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a daughter, Janis Marcotte, Leoti a son, Casper, Wyo. and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Plainville Christian Church burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation is until 8 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8871.

after 5 Nov 2003 unknown paper Georgianna Marie Vopat
Georgianna Marie Vopat 94, Plainville died Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at Hays Medical Center. Born February 9, 1909 in rural Ellsworth County Kansas to James and Hanna Zamrzla. She had 5 brothers, James, John and Ernest (Ike) and three sisters, Mae, Margaret and One December 31, 1941 she married Otto O. Vopat in Wilson Kansas.
They moved to Russell where she worked as a store clerk fop J.C.Penny. After a short while they moved to Dubuque, Kansas where they raised their two sons Eugene O born April 15, 1946 and Joseph (Jerry Joe) born February 25, 1950.   The family moved to Plainville in 1958 where Georgianna worked 10 years for Duckwalls. They lived in Plainville for 45 years. She lovingly raised their sons and cared for her husband during his extended illness.
Georgianna loved being around her family, volunteering at Rooks County Nursing Home and sharing with the community and friends. She will be especially remembered for her many handmade craft items that she gave away freely as gifts,
Survivors include a son, Gene (Trish) Vopat of Hays Kansas, daughter-in-law Vopat, of Hays sister Meg Soukup of Wilson. Five grandchildren, Vopat, Katy (Matthew) Schmidt, Ashley Vopat, (Blaine) Flack, Caleb Vopat and two great grandchildren and Tyler Schmidt all of Hays.
Services are Saturday November 8, 2003 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville, Rev. Joe Popelka , celebrant. Interment was in the Wilson Catholic Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the Plainville Funeral Home.

15 Aug 2003 The Salina Journal Herbert A. Simpson
PLAINVILLE  KS   Herbert A. Simpson, 74, rural Plainville, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003.
Mr. Simpson was born Nov. 3, 1928, near the Saline River. He was a farmer-rancher.
Survivors include his wife, of the home three daughters, Lorraine Baughman of Stockton, Toni Anderson of Salina and Mardi Windholz of Westminster, Colo. two brothers, Stanley of St. Anthony, Idaho, and Allen of Eukon, Okla. a stepbrother, Elwyn Teasley of Salina 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Plainville Methodist Church. Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery with military honors by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to the church or Outpatient Oncology at Hays Medical Center in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Sunday at the funeral chapel and 9 a.m. to service time Monday at the church.

29 Aug 2003 The Hays Daily News. Hays, Ellis County, Kansas Warren K. Chesney
PLAINVILLE - Warren K. Chesney, 81, former Woodston resident, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, at Rooks County Health Center.
He was born Jan. 2, 1922, in Paradise to Kent and Hazel (Day) Chesney.   He married Wanda Glodfelty on June 10, 1945, in Woodston. He was a farmer and owner-operator of Chesney Oil Co. near Woodston. He had lived in Plainville the past 11 years.
Survivors include his wife, of the home three sons, Kent, Stockton, Keith Woodston, and Kevin Salina a daughter, Blecha, Plainville two brothers, Homer, Natoma, and Robert, Woodston a sister, Evelyn Baumer, Hutchinson 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Melton.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Plainville United Methodist Church burial in Survey Cemetery, south of Woodston.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to House Calls Inc. of Hays Medical Center or the church.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

9 Aug 2003 Unknown Paper Elizabeth " Betty"   Whittemore Osborn
Elizabeth “Betty” Whittemore Osborn, 85, of Winfield, formerly of Stockton, died Aug. 6, 2003, in Winfield.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Congregational Church in Stockton with the Lyle Miller officiating. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery.
Memorials have been established with the First Congregational Church, Stockton Nova Theatre, Stockton Austin-Whittemore Museum, Vermillion, S. D. Cumbernauld Village, Winfield, Cottonwood Point and IDEA, Augusta. Contributions may be sent to Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton, KS 67669.
Osborn was born Feb. 5, 1918, in Vermillion, S. D., to and Helen (Austin) Whittemore.
After graduating Phi Beta Kappa in bacteriology from the University of South Dakota in 1939, she worked for the Kansas Department of Health in Topeka.
On Jan. 8, 1942, she married Robert K. Osborn in Topeka. They lived in Pensacola, Fla., during World War II, then moved to Stockton.
She assisted her husband in his law office for many years and was active in civic work in the community. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and P.E.O.
Survivors include a son, Dr. Mark Osborn, Frazer, Pa. two daughters, Priscilla All Augusta, and Barbara Humpert, Winfield eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Her husband and a son, Robert W. Osborn, preceded her in death.

Jul 2003 Greeley Tribune Shirley Goes
Shirley Goes, 69, of Westminster  CO  died Wednesday, July 23, at her home.
She was born March 24, 1934, in Plainville, Kan., to Henry and Ina (Artman) Thomas.
On Jan. 22, 1955, she married Derryl Goes in Plainville KS.
Mrs. Goes was raised in Plainville and graduated from Fort Hays State College with a degree in elementary education with a minor in music. She was a homemaker, mother, wife and the best grandmother in the world, who loved the mountains, reading, knitting and crocheting.
Mrs. Goes love of music began at a very young age. At age 12, she began playing the church organ. She later spent 19 years as organist at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Greeley, 12 years as organist at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Thornton, and the past five years as organist at St. Stephen’s church in Northglenn.
Survivors are her husband, Derryl of Westminster two daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Hulsey and Kris and Jim Hill, all of La Salle a son, Greg Goes of Tucson, Ariz. and five grandchildren, Kelli Hulsey of Bershad, Ukraine, and Benjamin Hulsey, both of La Salle, Elizabeth Hill of Philadelphia, and Jamie Hill of Denver. Also surviving are two sisters, Lola Rodgers and Marilyn Curtis, and a brother, Glenn Thomas.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 10828 N. Huron St., Northglenn.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Stephen’s Music Committee, 10828 N. Huron St., Northglenn, CO 80234.
Olinger Highland Mortuary in Northglenn is in charge of arrangements.

25 Jul 2003 The Hayes Daily News Theodore R. Hrabe
PLAINVILLE KS  “Ted” R. Hrabe, 86, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at Rooks County Nursing Home.
He was born April 26, 1917, near Plainville to and Rose (Ruzicka) Hrabe. He was a lifelong area farmer and rancher.
He married Mildred Denio July 10, 1940 she died Sept. 23, 1984.
Survivors include a son, Darrel, Plainville a daughter, Cooper, Plainville a brother, Clarence, Plainville a sister, Clara LeRock, Plainville seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation is until 8 p.m. today and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.

13 Jul 2003 unknown paper Donald M. Casey
PLAINVILLE KS   Donald M. Casey, 79, died Friday, July 11, 2003, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 29, 1924, near Natoma to James Leo and Anna Elizabeth (Westhusin) Casey. He graduated from Codell High School in 1941. He attended St. Joseph Military Academy and Fort Hays State University. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II.
He married Doris Marston on Nov. 26, 1947. He was a lifetime area farmer-stockman.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Thomas E., Russell a sister, Marguerite Thompson, Smithville, Mo. four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville burial in the church cemetery.
A ladies guild rosary will be 3 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville. A parish vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today at the church followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today at the funeral chapel and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic School, House Calls of HMC Home Health and Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

7 Jul 2003   Snyder Daily News Floyd M. Fletcher
PLAINVILLE, Kan. -- Floyd, M. Fletcher, father of Morris Jay Fletcher of Snyder, died Sunday, July 6, in the Hays Medical Center in Hays.
Service for Mr. Fletcher, 77, is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Plainville Church of the Nazarene in Plainville. Burial will be in the Plainville Cemetery.
Born on Sept. 16, 1925 in Virgil, Kan., he married Maxine Simms in Plainville. Mr. Fletcher was a graduate of Plainville High School and worked as a pumper for Lario Oil & Gas Co. for 36 years, retiring in 1987.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Tatman Fletcher a twin brother, Lloyd, and another brother, Feryl Fletcher and two sisters, Audrey Morrow and Helen Agard.
Survivors also include his wife, Maxine Simms of Plainville two daughters, Norma Lynn Lambeth of Salina, Kan., and Kay Ann Ray of Bethlehem, Ga. three sisters, Mardell Young of Los Angeles, Calif., Faye Brinker of Long Beach, Calif., and Madeline Moran of Plainville, Kan. five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

2 Jul 2003 The Hays Daily News Marjorie Reese
LOGAN KS    Marjorie Hutchinson Reese, 80, died Tuesday, July 1, 2003, in Logan.
She was born Feb. 9, 1923, in Rooks County KS  to and Lela (Waters) Smith.
She married Leland Hutchinson on July 21, 1937. He died Jan. 10, 1970. She married Leroy Reese on Jan. 20, 1977. He died March 21. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Hutchinson, Hill City, and N. Wayne Hutchinson, Plainville two brothers, Smith, California, and Norman Smith, Arizona eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Glenda Mindrup.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Logan Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Logan Manor or the Phillips County Hospital.

19 Jun 2003 The Hays Daily News Clarence Alvin Colburn
DUNCANVILLE, Texas  Clarence Alvin Colburn, 92, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, in Duncanville.
He was born May 31, 1911, in Stockton KS  to Alvin R. and Anna Mae Colburn. He owned a business distributing utility truck trailers.
Survivors include his wife, Colburn, of the home a daughter, Marilyn Everett, Plano, Texas a sister, Nelson, Duncanville a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were June 13 at Laurel Land Cemetery, Dallas. David Clayton and Sons Funeral Home, Duncanville, was in charge of arrangements.

16 Jun 2003 The Grand Island Independent, Grand Island, NE Helen L. Hunter
Helen L. Hunter, 82, of Grand Island died Saturday, June 14, 2003, at St. Francis Medical Center.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Grand Island. The Rev. Gary Bennett will officiate.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Monday at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hunter was born Dec. 9, 1920, at Rooks County, Kan., to Tom and Anna (Hrabe) Krob.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Hunter, in 1987.
Survivors of her immediate family include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Manresa Hunter of Bellevue, and a brother and sister-in-law, Delwan and Norma Krob of Omaha.   Also surviving are four grandchildren six great-grandchildren and a niece, Diane Krob.
Mrs. Hunter received her education in Rooks County, Kan., and graduated from Plainville High School in Plainville, Kan., in 1938.   She married Woodrow K. Hunter on April 9, 1939, in Manhattan, Kan. The couple lived in Lexington before moving to Grand Island in 1958.
She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Aaron, in 1979 and her first daughter-in-law, Jovita Hunter, in 1982.
Memorials are suggested to the Stolley Park Church of Christ.

15 Jun 2003 The Olympian,  Olympia,  Washington Ethel Gertrude (Gager) Cross
Ethel passed away June 8th in Olympia, Wash. at 100 years, 5 months of age. A resident of Thurston County for 75 years, Ethel was born in Stockton, Kansas on January 7, 1903. She was preceded in death by her husband, 6 brothers and sisters son, Eldon and two grandsons. She is survived by two sons, and Kenneth one daughter, Wagonblast one brother, Lavar Gager 13 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
A Memorial Celebration will be at the 1st Baptist Church, Washington St. SE and 9th, Olympia, at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 17th.

15 Apr 2003 The Hays Daily News Chris W. Carmicheal
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.   W. Carmicheal, 41, died April 14, 2003.
He was born April 24,1961, in Plainville, Kansas,   to Ronald and Shirley Carmicheal. He helped erect telecommunications towers.
Survivors include a son, Kamon Zehner, Grand Junction his father and stepmother, Ronald and Margie Carmicheal, Grand Junction, Colo. and two sisters, Debra Smith, Houston, and Kim Black, Grand Junction.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville burial in Plainville Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by Callahan-Edfast Mortuary of Grand Junction.

14 Apr 2003 unknown paper Wade Allen Rozean
PLAINVILLE KS  Allen Rozean, 83, died Friday, April 11, 2003, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 11, 1920, in Dellvale, Kansas,   to Chester F. and Goldie M. (Maddy) Rozean. He was raised on a farm near Densmore. He was a U. S. Army veteran, serving in World War II.
He married Laura Lee Griffith on Aug. 18, 1946, in Norton. He was manager of Mid West Lumber Company, Plainville, from 1947 to his retirement in 1985. he was a member of the Plainville Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, of the home four sons, Wade Jr., Douglas and all of Hays, and Robert, Lindale, Texas three daughters, Deanna Miller, Victoria, Jo Rozean Denver, and Bonnie Kendall, Russell a brother, Bill, Lubbock, Texas a sister, Wilma Kettlehut, Bennet, Neb. 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Charles.
Services were today at First Christian Church, Plainville burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Plainville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the organization of the donor's choice.

9 Apr 2003 The Hays Daily News Larry A. Arpin
SPOKANE, Wash.  Larry A. Arpin, 86, died Saturday, Feb. 15 2003, at Waterford Retirement Home.
He was born July 10, 1916, in Damar, KS,  to Xavier and Rose Marie (Newell) Arpin. He was a U. S. Army veteran, serving in World War II.
He moved to Moses Lake, Wash., in 1969, then to Spokane in 1997. He was a soil conservationist for the Soil Conservation Service, retiring in 1972.
Survivors include five sons, A., Denver, Co. Roger C., Cape Giradeau, Mo., J., Spokane, Wash., Jeffrey P., Billings, Mont., and David W., Houston, Texas two brothers, Arthur Hays, Ks.,and Alfred, Damar, Ks. three sisters, Mary Berland and Virginia Thyfault, both of Damar,Ks and Duetta LaPlante, Independence, Mo. 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and infant son, Douglas George. Services were Feb. 21 in Spokane. Hennessey-Smith Funeral Home, Spokane, was in charge of arrangements.

6 Apr 2003  The Hays Daily News Akers
SALINA  KS Arlita Akers, 80, former Hays resident, died Friday, April 4, 2003.
She was born June 26, 1923, in Palco, Ks.
She married Kenneth F. Akers. He died Nov. 4, 1994.
She was a homemaker and librarian in the catalog department for Fort Hays State University for more than 25 years before retiring. She was a Hays resident before moving to Salina.
Survivors include two sons, Eugene, Jacksonville, and James L., Baldwin City two daughters, Karolyn Breneman, Hedville, and Donna S. Johns, Omaha, Neb. a sister, Margery Carter, Cheyenne Wells, Colo. 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. No visitation is planned.
Memorials are suggested to First Church of the Nazarene, Salina.

4 Apr 2003  The Hays Daily News Mayhew
PLAINVILLE  KS   Ethel Mayhew, 89, died Saturday, March 29, 2003, in Lawrence, Ks.
She was born Feb. 14, 1914, in rural Stockton, Ks.,   to William and Catherine (Saunders) Bigge. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Fort Hays State University.
She married Roy Mayhew on Sept. 30, 1936, in Stockton. He preceded her in  death. She was a teacher, retiring from the Plainville school district.
Survivors include a son, Bill Lawrence a brother, Gordon Bigge, Casper, Wyo. three sisters, Royer, Plattsmouth, Neb., Esther Cross, Sylvan Grove, and Ruby Schmitt, Boise, Idaho two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Services were today at United Methodist Church, Plainville burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church, Plainville.

23 Mar 2003 The Salina Journal Alma Mary Louise Maddy
STOCKTON -- Alma Mary Louise Maddy, 86, Stockton, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003.
Mrs. Maddy was born Alma Mary Louise Boucher on Jan. 2, 1917, at Zurich. She owned and operated Alma's Beauty Shop and Trailer Park, and she ran Maddy's Fireworks for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane, in 1980.
Survivors include a son, William of Stockton three daughters, Linda Ficken of Wichita, Eva Athon of Topeka and Janet Maddy of Oklahoma City a brother, Eli Boucher of Hays a sister, Margarita Boucher of Concordia 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Stockton. Burial will be in St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery, Stockton.
Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Altar Society or Solomon Valley Manor, both in care of Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669.
Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. today at the funeral home.

21 Mar 2003 Great Bend Tribune William V. ‘Bill’ Meyers 1909-2003
PLAINVILLE KS William V. “Bill” Meyers, 93, died March 20 at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville. He was born Sept. 8, 1909, in Rooks County, the son of William and Anna Havlas Meyers. He married Freeda Casey Jan. 9, 1933, in Plainville. She died Jan. 5, 1999. A lifelong Plainville area resident, he was a farmer, manager of Graves Truck Line, oil field pumper, Rooks County assessor and carpenter. was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council 1857, both of Plainville. Survivors include four sons, Greg Meyers of Plainville, Bill Meyers of Olathe, Meyers of Reno, Nev., and Michael Meyers of Bakersfield, Calif. two daughters, LaVivian Drake of Lawrence and McMullen of Great Bend one brother, Meyers of Plainville two sisters, Lenora Garvert of Plainville and Grace Mongeau of Zurich 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Leo Meyers, Henry Meyers, Lawrence Meyers, Victor Meyers and James Meyers and one granddaughter, Michelle Roth. Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Plainville. A parish vigil service followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 7:30 tonight at the church. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Joseph Popelka officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call until 6 tonight at the funeral chapel and from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church or Sacred Heart School, both in care of the funeral chapel.

After 21 Mar 2003 The Salina Journal E. Kleinschmidt
PLAINVILLE -- Clarence E. Kleinschmidt, 94, Plainville, died Friday, March 21, 2003.
Mr. Kleinschmidt was born Dec. 30, 1908, in Ellis County. He was a state highway commissioner for the state of Kansas for 21 years, retiring in 1971.
His wife, died in 1996.
Survivors include two sons, of Topeka and James of Last Chance, Colo. a sister, Alice Harris of Hays four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663. Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery with military honors by the VFW Post 8871.
Memorials may be made to VFW Post 8871 Scholarship Fund in care of the funeral chapel.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the funeral chapel.

21 Mar 2003 Great Bend (Kan) Tribune V. Meyers
PLAINVILLE  KS William V. Meyers 93, Plainville, died Thursday, March 20, 2003.
Mr. Meyers was born Sept. 8, 1909, in Rooks County KS. He was a farmer, a manager for Graves Truck Line, an oil field pumper and Rooks County assessor.
He was preceded in death by his wife, in 1999 and a granddaughter.
Survivors include two daughters, LaVivian Drake of Lawrence and McMullen of Great Bend four sons, Greg of Plainville, of Olathe, James of Reno, Nev., and of Bakersfield, Calif. a brother, Edmund of Plainville two sisters, Lenora Garvert of Plainville and Grace Mongeau of Zurich 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plainville.
A parish vigil, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary, will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials may be made to the church or Sacred Heart School, in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the funeral chapel and 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the church.

12 Mar 2003  Great Bend Tribune Thornton Sanders 1917-2003
STOCKTON  KS Sanders, 85, died March 10 at Hays Medical Center in Hays. He was born Dec. 5, 1917, the son of Charlie and Madeline Hutton Sanders. He married Myrtle Phillips Oct. 20, 1964, in Stockton. She died Aug. 19, 1997. A lifelong area resident, he was a house painter. Survivors include one stepson, Harold Tangye of Salina one stepdaughter, Sylvia Gilmore of Great Bend two brothers, Charles Sanders of Manhattan and Marion Sanders of Red Cloud, Neb. three sisters, Ametia Hrabe of Big Springs, Texas, Diana Hulse of Stockton and Roberta Folsom of Washington eight step grandchildren and seven step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Sanders two brothers, Robert Neal Sanders and Donald Sanders three sisters, Marjorie Cooper, Zelda Gilley and Rosanna Weaver and one step grandson, Ricky D. Gilmore. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton, with the Rev. David Carlson officiating. Burial will be at Mount Vernon Cemetery northwest of Stockton. Friends may call from 3-8 today, from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until service time Friday, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Hays Humane Society, in care of the funeral home.

6 Mar 2003  The Hays Daily News G. Loreg
LA CROSSE  KS   Eva G. Loreg, 95, longtime Codell resident, died Tuesday March 4, 2003, at Rush County Nursing Home, La Crosse.
She was born April 12, 1907, in a sod house at Webster to Jessie and Mattie (Danner) Cline. The family moved to another sod homestead southwest of Codell, then later to Codell.
She married Mike Loreg on June 7, 1922, in Stockton. He died Sept. 5, 1977. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include four daughters, Helen McKenna and husband Loyal, Lyons, Collins, Hoisington, Marjorie Boeckner, Hays, and LaDonna Flax and husband Adolph, Ellis four sons, and wife Great Bend, Ivan Dean and wife Janice, Topeka, Darrell and wife Hays, and and wife Hoisington and a sister, Esther Cline, Centerville, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her husband three daughters, Della Mae Loreg, Loree Blair and Loreg two infant sons, Keith Loreg and Joseph Loreg three sisters, Carrie Bice, Loreg and Winters five brothers, Maurice Cline, Charlie Cline, Cline, Clifford Cline and Harry Cline -- grandchildren -- great-grandchildren and -- great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Codell Baptist Church with the Revs. Steve Matthews, Don Fischer and Will Haworth officiating burial in Paradise Center Cemetery, rural Codell.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association in care of the mortuary.

3 Mar 2003 McCook Daily Gazette Clarence W. Hageman
PLAINVILLE, Kan. -- Clarence W. Hageman, 78, died Thursday (Feb. 27, 2003) at his home in Plainville, Kan.   He was born Aug. 3, 1924, in the same house that he passed away, to George and Catherine (Stahl) Hageman. He graduated from Plainville High School in 1942. He was a farmer and rancher all of his life and worked as a bridge foreman for Rooks County, Kan., for 20 years, retiring in 1993.   On May 14, 1952, he married Helen Geibler in Catherine, Kan. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus in Plainville, and a past board member of the Farmers Co-op in Hays, Kan.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, of the home two daughters, Gish of Houston, Texas, and Staab of Kersey, Colo. seven sons, of McCook, Terry, and Steve of Plainville and of Hays one brother, Roy of Cambridge 27 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, 10:30 a.m., at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville with the Rev. Joseph Popelka as celebrant. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery at Plainville.
A parish vigil service will be Sunday, 7:30 p.m., followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given in his name to House Calls of Hays Medical Center Home Health & Hospice or to Sacred Heart School and may be sent in care of the chapel.
Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, of Plainville is in charge of arrangements.

aft 19 Feb 2003 Downs News & Times Glenn Seth Ellis
Glenn Seth Ellis, 85, died February 19, 2003, at the Parkview Nursing Home in Osborne. Glenn was born April 12, 1917, to Cordian and Maggie (Phillips) Ellis. Glenn was the youngest son of ten children. Glenn grew up on a farm six miles west of Kirwin..   Glenn and his brothers enjoyed swimming and fishing in the Solomon River in the summer time and ice-skating on the Solomon during the winter. During later years, he also enjoyed taking his family to the Kirwin Lake to picnic and fish. Glenn graduated from Kirwin High School in 1935 and in 1942 he joined the Army and served in World War II in Egypt as a radio operator. Glenn was honorably discharged in 1945.   On July 12, 1945, Glenn was married to Faye Davidson. To this union were born five children: and Mark. spent many years as a farmer on a farm five miles south of Glade. In 1971 Glenn and Arlene moved to a farm north of Woodston. And in 1981 Glenn and Arlene moved from Woodston to Downs.   loved being a farmer. Glenn spent many hours milking cows, plowing, one-waying fields, planting, and putting up hay. Some of Glenn's children's fondest memories are of working on the farm with their Dad. Glenn was an excellent cattleman and he thoroughly enjoyed riding horses.   loved all his children and lived before them the way that he wanted them to live. believed in hard work and telling the truth. said many times to his children, ``Can't never did a thing.''   From 1990 to 2003 Glenn lived in two nursing homes. first lived in the Lucas Nursing Home for four years and then spent nine years at Parkview in Osborne. was a member of the Rose Valley United Methodist Church. Many times he helped his wife Arlene clean the church.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Cordian and Maggie by his brothers, Eddie, Claude, George, Arthur and by his sisters, Clara and May and one grandchild,
Glenn is survived by his wife, Arlene, of 57 years and his children, Marvin and Jodi Ellis of Salina, Leslie and Lois Ellis of Lebanon, Lynette and Floyd Chapman of Hoxie, Kenton and Joyce Ellis of Russell, Mark and Melanie Ellis of Minneapolis 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 22, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. at the Rose Valley United Methodist Church with Pastor John Elton Hunter and Rev. Harold Ellis officiating.
The duet of Becky Davison and Betty Jo Banks sang ``The Unclouded Day,'' ``Daddy's Hands,'' and ``I'll Fly Away.'' Becky Davison served as the pianist.
Pallbearers were Eric Ehlers, Phillip Ellis, Ellis, Luke Ellis, Ellis, Kendall Ellis, Kyle Ellis, Daniel Ellis, and Brandon Shaffer. Burial was in the Downs Cemetery.

16 Feb 2003  The Hays Daily News   Royalynn May Lumpkins Wells Nelson, 72, formerly of Palco, KS, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.
She was born Aug. 1, 1930, in Codell (Rooks County) KS  to Roy Erwin and Della May (Benedict) Lumpkins. She attended the Turkville school near Codell. She was a homemaker.
She married Clarence James Wells in 1947, in Osborne County. He died June 6, 1976. She married Lorenz R. “Smokey” Wassenmiller who died in 1987. She married Charles “Chuck” Nelson, who died in 1989.
Survivors include four sons, James Wells and Ray Dean Wells, both of Medicine Lodge, Lee Wells Zurich, and Russell Allen “Rusty” Wells, Damar three daughters, Barbara Jeanne “Jeannie” Nichols, Burnet, Texas, Susan Kay Wells, Palco, and Corliss “Joanne” Johnson, Bogue three brothers, Lumpkins, Liberty, Texas, Earl Lumpkins, Great Bend, and Lumpkins, Holyrood two sisters, Lorna Kay Lumpkins, Hays, and Virginia King, Parker, Colo. 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Wells.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Royalynn May Lumpkins Wells Nelson Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the Farmers & Merchants Bank, Bogue.

29 Jan 2003 McCook Daily Gazette Joseph H. Barber
OBERLIN — Joseph H. Barber, 83, died Wednesday (Jan. 28, 2003) at the Decatur County Good Samaritan Center in Oberlin.
He was born Nov. 11, 1919, in WaKeeney, Kan., to Joseph Abraham and Minnie Mable (Hawks) Barber. He was raised on a farm in Rooks County, Kan. He attended Sand Creek School and graduated from Codell High School.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On July 20, 1946, he married Joyce Elaine Glinther. He worked as an oil field pumper. They lived in Rooks County until 1968, when they moved to Cambridge. He then moved to the Decatur County Good Samaritan Center.   He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by his parents wife, 1994 daughter Nancy Jo, four brothers, Virgil Barber, Lumpkins, Lumpkins and Marion Lumpkins one sister, Ethel Trexler and one grandson.
Survivors include three sons, Robert Barber of Spencer, Iowa, Randy and wife, Jerri Barber of Danbury and John Barber of McCook three daughters, Judy and husband, Gene Boucher of McCook, Mary and husband, Steve Goltl of Fort Worth, Texas, and Bonnie Woofter of Indianola one brother, Barber of Hays, Kan. 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Christian Church in Plainville, Kan., with the Rev. Verl Clark officiating. Interment will be in the Plainville Cemetery at Plainville.
Visitation is today until 8 p.m., at the funeral home in Oberlin and Thursday after 9 a.m. at the church in Plainville.
Memorials may be given in his name.
Pauls Funeral Home of Oberlin is in charge of arrangements.

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21 Nov 2002 The Garden City Telegram K. Megaffin
Parish vigil service for Rex K. Megaffin, 32, of Plainville and formerly of Osborne, will be 7:30 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville, with the Rev. Joseph Popelka officiating. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Osborne, with the Revs. Popelka and Ron Yarnell officiating. Cremation is planned, with interment in Osborne Cemetery.
Mr. Megaffin died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at his home in Plainville.   He was born Oct. 2, 1970, at Osborne, the son of and Mildred Pottberg Megaffin. He graduated from Osborne High School in 1989 and attended Fort Hays State University.   Mr. Megaffin was an assistant basketball coach for Osborne High School for two years and later coached his sons' baseball league in Plainville. He had farmed with his father in Osborne until accepting the position of purchasing agent for Wilkens Manufacturing in Stockton. An avid sports enthusiast, he enjoyed golfing, baseball, football and basketball, especially the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas State University.   On Jan. 8, 1994, he married Lisa Wilkens at Osborne. She survives. He also is survived by his sons, Kade Scott, Max Thomas and Trae Kelly Megaffin, all of the home his parents of Osborne a brother, Terry, Atwood two sisters, Cheryl Schmale, Garden City, and Jodi Cockerham, Osborne his grandfather and step grandmother, Kenneth and Mary Pottberg and nine nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two grandmothers and one grandfather.
Friends may sign the memorial book from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Plainville. Memorials are suggested to an education fund for his sons, in care of the funeral chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville, KS 67663.

after 12 Nov 2002 unknown Utah paper Leroy Luckey
CORINNE - LeRoy Luckey, 89, passed away at the Brigham City Nursing Home on Tuesday, November 12, 2002.   He was born May 1, 1913 in Woodston, Kansas. He was the first child of Merton Sylvester Luckey and Blanche Geneva Swanger.     Alvin married Pauline Jensen March 8, 1965, later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple.   He graduated from high school in Sandpoint, Idaho. He operated a used furniture, seed feed and fuel business in Newport, Washington. He moved to Utah in 1962. He worked for Sunset Sporting Goods and after working 17 years at Ogden Defense Depot retired .   He was a High Priest in the Corinne 1st Ward. Alvin, with his wife were priesthood coordinators for the Cache Valley Group of the LDS Sociables. He served a genealogy mission, doing Danish name extractions.   He belonged to Lions Club and served a term as President He started a aluminum recycling business. He worked in the Christmas trees business, for 20 years, from planting too selling. He loved working and associating with people in the retail business.
He is survived by his wife, of Corinne one son, Harold Luckey, Garland daughter, Peelfrey, Moulton, Alabama previous wife, Madelyn Hansen, Priest River, Idaho steps sons, Jensen, Corinne Dick Jensen, Evanston, Wyoming Jay R. Jensen, Plymouth step daughter, Barbara Rushton, Hailey, Idaho 28 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren brothers, Everette Luckey, Colin, Idaho and Lee Luckey, Spokane, Washington Luckey, Medical Lake, Washington Harvey Luckey, Puyallup, Washington one sister, Dora Stewart, West Glacier, Montana.
He was preceded in death by one brother, LaVon Luckey, two sisters, Jenneieve Bowlby and Lousie Bair and one step son, Jensen.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 15, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Corinne 1st Ward Chapel, 2335 North 4000 West.
Friends may call on Thursday, November 14, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, and on Friday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.

7 Nov 2002 The Hays Daily News Claranda E. Thyfault
HAYS  KS   E. Thyfault, 97, former Zurich resident, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born June 12, 1905, in Damar, Kansas,    to Fred and Amanda (Mongeau) Burton.
She married Sylvio Thyfault on Jan. 20, 1925, in Zurich, Kansas. He died Oct. 25, 1975. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and St. Ann Sodality, both of Zurich.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth, Hays two daughters, Norma Ferland, Hays, and Twila VanLeeuwen, Hot Springs Village, Ark. 13 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren two step great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Burton, Lawrence Burton and Burton.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Zurich, with Father David Metz officiating burial in the church cemetery.
A parish vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm. today at the funeral home and from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to St. Ann Catholic Church.

after 24 Oct 2002 The Examiner Martha A. Young
Martha Ann Young, 60, Plainville, Kan., died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, at the Plainville Rural Hospital.
Mrs. Young was born Nov. 7, 1941, in Oak Grove, the daughter of R. and Vera R. (Evans) Bondurant. She graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1959. She married Dr. William H. Young on Oct. 1, 1959, in Oak Grove. She and her husband started their chiropractic practice in Plainville in May 1966 and retired in June 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, on November 27, 1994 her parents one nephew and one niece.
Her survivors include a brother, Kenneth Bondurant, Sonora, Calif.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Plainville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Plainville Food Pantry/Ministerial Alliance and may be sent in care of the chapel.

18 Oct 2002 The Hays Daily News Nevella Lumpkins
HAYS KS   Nevella Benedick Lumpkins, 85, died Monday, Oct. 14 2002, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born May 4, 1917, on the family farm east of Plainville, Kansas  to Ernest and Bessie (Bair) Benedick.
She married Marion Lumpkins on Feb. 14, 1934, in Stockton, Kansas. He died Oct. 22, 1998. She was a lifetime member of the Plainville Christian Church.
Survivors include a son, Bill Plainville, KS two daughters, Marilyn Gibson Arvada, Colo., and Taylor, Heizer 14 grandchildren 35 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Clark two sisters, Della Lumpkins and Alice Benedick, and a great-granddaughter.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Plainville Christian Church with Verle Clark officiating burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine, and from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Plainville Christian Church.

17 Oct 2002 The Hays Daily News Dale A. Burton
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dale A. Burton, 59, former Damar resident, died Monday, Oct. 14, 2002 at Penrose Hospital.
He was born July 21, 1943, in Damar, Kansas  to Fremont and Priscilla (Newell) Burton. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a painter and was a member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors include his mother, Priscilla Newell Burton Emigh, Hays and by four brothers, Lester, Salina, Albert, Hill City, Raymond Colorado Springs, and Martin Burton, Bird City.   He was preceded in death by his father.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar, with Fathers Don McCarthy and Kilian officiating burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Damar, Kansas.
There will be a rosary at 1 p.m. Friday at the church in Damar. Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Main, is in charge of local arrangements.
Memorials are suggested for Masses.

3 Oct 2002 The Wichita Eagle Marcella M. Plante
Plante, Marcella M., 103, homemaker, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002. Rosary 3 p.m. today, vigil 7:30 p.m. today, Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel service 10 a.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors: son, Galen of Roselia stepsons, Henry Plante of Plainville, Plante of Hays stepdaughter, Adelene Mongeau of Zurich 26 grandchildren 47 great-grandchildren nine great-great-grandchildren. Memorial established with Sacred Heart School.

31 Aug 2002 unknown paper Loretta Pfortmiller
NATOMA — Pfortmiller, 67, of Natoma, died Aug. 29, 2002, at Plainville Rural Hospital, Plainville.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Peace Lutheran Church with burial in Peace Lutheran Cemetery. The Rev. Scott Watford will officiate.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Pohlman’s Mortuary and at the church beginning an hour before the service.
Memorials have been established with Peace Lutheran Church and the Carcinoid Cancer Fund.
Pfortmiller was born Aug. 21, 1935, at Natoma, to Gustava and Josephine (Hackerott) Blank. She lived in the Natoma community all her life and graduated from Natoma High School.   On Sept. 21, 1952, she married Orville Pfortmiller at Natoma. She helped with the family’s farming operation and was a member of Peace Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, Orville Pfortmiller, Natoma two sons, Ricky Pfortmiller, Otterbein, Ind., and Pfortmiller, Stafford two daughters, Becky Mangus, Winfield, and Terri Rather, Garnett a brother, Blank, Orlando, Fla. three sisters, Eickhoff, Natoma, Arloa Tichenor, Topeka, and Pike, Jackson, Mich. and six grandchildren.

19 Aug 2002 The Hays Daily News Famy E. Fry
STOCKTON KS   E. Fry, 85, died Sunday, Aug. 18, 2002, at the Solomon Valley Manor.
She was born June 28, 1917, in rural Rooks County, Kansas,   to Harvey and Amanda Hariett (Huff) Butler.
She married Ernest E. Fry on June 10, 1936, in Stockton. He died June 13, 1984. She had been a lifetime Rooks and Osborne county resident. She was an 11-year member of Senior Companions, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, the Valley Club, the Blue Mound Club and the Assembly of God Church of Stockton.
Survivors include a son, Harvey Joseph Woodston two daughters, Edna Mae Stithem and Kee, both of Stockton two brothers, Butler, Beloit, and Bacil Butler, Ordway, Colo. 11 grandchildren 19 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by five brothers and a sister.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton burial in Grant Center Cemetery, north of Alton, Kansas.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Famy E. Fry Memorial Fund.

16 Aug 2002 The Hays Daily News Sally Sue Kuder
MESA, Ariz.  Sue Kuder 53, formerly of Stockton, Kansas, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, in Monroe, Mich.
She was born March 12, 19 49, in Stockton to William C. and Elsie M. (Bowen) Hackerott. She was a Stockton High School graduate.
She married John David Kuder in May 1970 in Plainville, Kansas. He died Dec. 3, 1973. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Plainville and Baseline Baptist Church, Mesa.
Survivors include two sons, Paul, McGuire Air Force Base, N. J., and Tim, Monroe, Mich. a brother, Gene Hackerott, Weskan and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant sister.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Stockton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Troy Buss officiating burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. There will be a praise service at 7 p.m. today at First Southern Baptist Church, Plainville.
Memorials are suggested to Mercy Memorial Hospice in Michigan, Samaritan Hospice in New Jersey or the American Cancer Society.

13 Aug 2002  The Hays Daily News Beatrice Strutt
STOCKTON KS Zelma Beatrice Strutt, 86, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, at her home.
She was born Feb. 20, 1916, in Rooks County, Kansas  to William A. and Lena L. (Casper) Schilowsky. She attended Pleasant Plains and Jay schools south of Woodston.
She married Max F. Strutt on May 22, 1941, in Smith Center. He died April 21, 1999. They lived on a farm west of Natoma, then moved north of Natoma. She farmed with her husband until moving to Woodston in 1973. She later moved to Valley View Apartments, Stockton.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen Campbell and Hance, both of Stockton seven grandchildren a step grandson 14 great-grandchildren six step great-grandchildren and a step great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, and Elik Schilowsky, and a great-granddaughter.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home with the Rev. Lyle Miller officiating burial in Pleasant Plains Cemetery, rural Woodston.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the family.

2 Aug 2002 The Hays Daily News Howard Stanley Shepard
Howard Stanley Shepard, 86, former Plainville, Kansas  resident, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, at Hays Good Samaritan Center.
He was born Sept. 4, 1915, on a farm south of Plainville to David J. and Nancy Jane (Mapes) Shepard. He graduated from Plainville High School in 1933. He attended Grand Island Business College. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II.
He married Ruby Bayuk on March 21, 1950. She died in 1991. They lived in the Chicago area for many years. He worked at Jewell T and U. S. Rubber until retirement. They moved to Wisconsin Dells, Wis., then to Kansas.
Survivors include a brother, Plainville a sister, Norva Jean Wyrill, Kirwin and a special friend, Florence Valenta.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Cain.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, with the Rev. Gene McIntosh officiating burial in Plainville Cemetery.

1 Aug 2002 unknown paper Frances Joanne 'Jody' Sanders
STOCKTON KS  Joanne “Jody” Sanders, 70, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 9, 1931, to Jess and Hattie (Balderston) Riffe
She married John W. Sanders Jr. in June of 1951, in Stockton. She was a dental technician and a member of the Kansas Archeological Association.
Survivors include two sons, Stockton, and Rick, Bellevue, Neb. and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, with Father Joseph Thalanany officiating burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Friends can sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or to Hays Medical Center respiratory department.
Visitation will be from 9 am. to 8 p.m. Sunday and until 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Hays Good Samaritan Center.

29 Jul 2002 The Hays Daily News Donald G. Vohs
PLAINVILLE KS Donald G. Vohs, 78, died Sunday, July 28, 2002, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.
He was born Aug. 26, 1923, near Plainville  KS to and Anna (Gribel) Vohs. He graduated from Plainville High School and attended Kansas State University before entering the U. S. Navy.
He married Florence Ann “Flossie” Ruhaak on Aug. 11, 1952, in Plainville. He was a lifetime farmer in the Plainville area, retired construction worker and employee of Midland Marketing Cooperative. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and Veterans of Foreign Wars, all in Plainville.
Survivors include his wife, of the home four sons, Leonard, Florence, Mont., Larry, Plainville, Michael, Hays, and John, Las Vegas three daughters, Ann Smith, Hays, Donna Magwire, Sharon Springs, and Michelle Dougherty, Plainville five brothers, Bernard, Smith Center, Raymond, Osborne, Ralph, Lyons, Leanard, Stockton, and Westminster, Colo. two sisters, Betty Lala, Kirwin, and Orr, Gaylord 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a grandson.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville, with Father Joseph Popelka officiating burial in the church cemetery with military honors by the VFW.
A ladies guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville. A parish vigil followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic School.

12 Jul 2002 The Hays Daily News Katherine V. Saindon
PLAINVILLE KS   Katherine V. Saindon, 82, formerly of Zurich, Kansas died Thursday, July 11, 2002, at Plainville Rural Hospital.
She was born Nov. 26, 1919 in Damar, Kansas  to Hector and Delia (Plomondon) Desmarteau
She married Lawrence W. Saindon on Nov. 16, 1937, in Zurich. He died June 28, 1997. She was a homemaker and member of St. Ann Catholic Church and St. Ann Sodality, both of Zurich.
Survivors include three sons, LeRoy, Great Bend, Robert Tescott, and Melvin, Zurich three daughters, Virginia Hull, El Dorado, and Bonita Shubert and Susan Maddox, both of Plainville a brother, Delmar Desmarteau, Great Bend two sisters, Patterson-Till, Bellevue, Iowa, and Sheffler, Hutchinson 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Celina Jurgenson, Florence Senesac and Bona Levingston, and a brother, Walter Desmarteau.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Zurich, with Joseph Popelka officiating burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 pm. Saturday and Sunday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville. A parish vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the chapel followed by a rosary.
Memorials are suggested to the church.

10 Jul 2002 The Hays Daily News Ann Newell
HILL CITY  KS   Ann Newell, 66, died Monday, July 8, 2002, at Graham County Hospital.
She was born Aug. 12, 1935, in rural Rooks County, Kansas,   to Herman J. and Eleanor (Kern) Bartos.
She married Duane “Blackie” Newell on April 19, 1955, in Zurich, Kansas. He died Nov. 24, 1982. She was a homemaker and bank teller. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City, Kansas.
Survivors include her mother, Hill City two sons, Terry, Seneca, and Don Hill City three daughters, Donna Worcester, Christian Nickelson and Pauline Keiswetter, all of Hill City two brothers, Bartos, Zurich, and Dale Bartos, Logan, Utah special friend, Paul Utterback Arapahoe, Neb. and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father and an infant child.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City, with Fathers Donald McCarthy and Bill Kilian officiating burial in Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Hill City.
A wake service will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. No visitation is planned. Spencer-Stinemetz Funeral Chapel, Hill City, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the Hill City Homestead Nutrition Site.

10 Jul 2002 unknown paper Frank I. Buss
PLAINVILLE KS Frank I. Buss, 46, died Monday, July 8, 2002, at Plainville Rural Hospital.
He was born Feb. 27, 1956, in Hill City, Kansas   to George Raymond and Shirley John (Randall) Buss.
He was an oilfield worker and lifetime resident of the Bogue community.
Survivors include a brother, Bogue two sisters, Bev Michael, Hill City, and Kim Hyde, Penokee.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Spencer-Stinemetz Funeral Chapel, Hill City, with the Stephen Fulks officiating burial in Wildhorse Township Cemetery, Bogue.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Wildhorse Township Cemetery.

2 Jul 2002 The Hays Daily News Frank ‘Bud' Boyd Jr.
SPEED KS   Frank “Bud” Boyd Jr., 77, died Saturday, June 29, 2002, in Speed.
He was born Feb. 20, 1925, in rural Rooks County KS   to Frank Marvin Sr. and Bernice Viola (Reed) Boyd. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, awarded the Purple Heart.
He married Patricia Jean Parker on Aug. 30, 1947, in Stockton, KS. She died April 30, 1983. He was a retired employee of the grain elevator in Speed. He was a member of Phillipsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include three sons, Mike, Winnemucca, Nev., Bruce and both of Speed a brother, Dennis, Speed a sister, Constance Chester, Glade nine grandchildren a foster grandson and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg burial in Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg,KS.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and until 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

2 Jul 2002 unknown paper Dolores M. Mangold
INDEPENDENCE, MO. M. Mangold, 80, died Saturday, June 29, 2002, at her home.
She was born Oct. 27, 1921 in Plainville, Rooks County, Kansas  . She was a member of Nativity of Mary Catholic Church and American Legion. She graduated in 1943 from Hurley Hospital School of Nursing in Flint, Mich. She served in the U. S. Army Nurse Corps in World War II.
She worked as a nurse for Jackson County Hospital, Ott Elementary, William Chrisman and Jackson County Health Department.
Survivors include her husband, John Joseph Mangold a son, Robert Eugene three daughters, Theresa Mangold, Rita Mangold and Abbey Amador a brother, Wayne Tipton three sisters, Edna Stice, Merna Poore and Patricia Hansen 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, John Joseph and Michael, and a brother, Robert Tipton.
Services were today at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, Independence graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Catholic Church Cemetery, Stockton, (Rooks County) KS.
George C. Carson and Sons Independence Chapel, Independence, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice Services Inc.

5 June 2002 Southwest Daily Times, Liberal KS V. SLATTEN
PLAINVILLE -- Tyson V. Slatten, 24, Plainville, formerly of Forgan, Okla., died Thursday, June 5, 2002, in Plainville of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
* Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Miller Mortuary in Liberal.

1 May 2002 The Garden City Telegram L. Schmitz
Rosary for Mabel L. Schmitz 81, will be 7 p.m. Thursday at Enfield Funeral Home, Norton. Mass of the Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Norton, with the Joseph Thalanany officiating. interment will be in Norton Cemetery.
Mrs. Schmitz, a longtime resident of Norton, died Sunday, April 28, 2002, at Logan Manor in Logan.   She was born Aug. 9, 1920, at Natoma, the daughter of Timothy and Lovella Griffith Davis. She attended Stockton public schools and Florida State University.   On Sept. 27, 1941, she married Max F. Schmitz at Osborne. They made their home in Stockton, Oakley, Russell and Plainville before moving to Norton in 1961. She worked as a food service supervisor.   Mrs. Schmitz was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and the Altar Society and had belonged to the St. Thomas Altar Society in Stockton and Sacred Heart Altar Society in Plainville. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary and the Kansas Food Supervisors Association. She enjoyed reading, yarnworks, dancing, puzzles and singing..
In addition to her husband, of the home in Norton, she is survived by four daughters, Kay Smith, Hays, Dr. Beverly Schmitz-Glass, Garden City, Denise Schmitz and Betty Schmitz Rossouw, both of Norton a half sister, Evelyn Corella, Redding, Calif. three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents a son, Michael Timothy Schmitz and three half brothers, Willard Davis, Lyle Yowe and Ronald Yowe.
Memorials are suggested to the American Legion Auxiliary or Logan Manor, both in care of the funeral home.

23 Apr 2002 Salina Journal, Salina, Saline, Kansas Beulah M. Shubert
PLAINVILLE - Beulah M. Shubert, 81, Plainville, died Sunday, April 21, 2002.   Mrs. Shubert was born Beulah M. Loreg on Dec. 24, 1920, in Codell. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, George of the home two sons, Ronald of Plainville and Terry of Salina three sisters, Grace Boyer of Plainville, and Teasley and Betty Reed, both of Great Bend five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Christian Church, Plainville.   Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Plainville Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary or Plainville Rural Hospital Auxiliary in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at
the funeral chapel and 9 a.m. until the service Thursday at the church.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

after 19 Apr 2002 unknown paper Leonard W. Brokaw
Leonard W. Brokaw, 75, of Bowie, TX passed away on April 19, 2002 in Bowie Memorial Hospital.   Brokaw was born on June 17, 1926 in Rook County Stockton, KS. He worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a structural engineer from 1971 until his retirement in 1985. He served in the U.S. Navy during World Ward II. Mr. Brokaw married Bobby Jo Pigg on February 25, 1995 in Bowie, TX.
Funeral services for Mr. Brokaw were held on Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Ronnie Lawson officiating. The Committal Service was held on Monday, April 22, 2002 at Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington, TX. Services were directed by Fry Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
Surviving relatives include: his wife, Bobbie Joe Brokaw, Bowie, TX two sons, Brokaw, Evansville, IN and Brokaw, Tampa, FL one daughter, Peggy Orr, Arlington, TX four grandchildren two stepsons, Pigg, Montague, TX and Tim Pigg, Bowie, TX two stepdaughters, Mrs. Carolyn Young, Whitesboro, TX and Cindy Duvall, Bowie, TX eleven step-grandchildren eight step-great-grandchildren one step-great-great-grandson one sister, Williams, Plainville, KS and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Brokaw was preceded in death by his first wife, Katheryn Brokaw in 1992.
Pallbearers included: his grandsons, Orr, Jeremy Pigg, Duvall, Todd Pigg, Byas, Tracy Tredway, Travis Price and Childress.

18 Apr 2002 Plainville Times Ethel M. Nelson
PLAINVILLE - Ethel M. Nelson 98, Plainville, formerly of Codell, died   Sunday, April 14, 2002.   Mrs. Nelson was born Ethel M. Lamb on June 3, 1903, in rural Codell. She owned Nelson's Grocery Store, Codell, with her husband and was assistant postmaster at Codell, retiring in 1973.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Merle, in 1976 a daughter, Nelson an infant son and a grandson.
Survivors include three daughters, Geraldine Davenport of San Antonio, and Genevieve Zeigler and Genette Keas both of Plainville seven grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Codell Baptist Church. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery, rural Codell.
Memorials may be made to the church in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral chapel and 10 a.m. until the service Wednesday at the church.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

4 Jan 2002 The Hays Daily News Erma Thomas
WAKEENEY KS , 94, formerly of Plainville, (Rooks County, KS)  died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at the Lutheran Home.
She was born April 24, 1907, near Zurich to John and Daisy (Pywell) Foulke She attended country schools near Zurich. She married Leo R. “Hank” Thomas Nov. 27, 1933, on the family farm near Zurich he died June 16, 1996. They farmed near Zurich until retiring.
Survivors include a daughter, Heiland, Ellis and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a sister, Eda Smee, a brother, Clinton Foulke, and two half-brothers, and Delwin Mendenhall.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, with the Rev. Harry Cross officiating burial in Plainville Cemetery, Plainville.
Visitation is until service time at the mortuary.
Memorials are suggested to the Lutheran Home, WaKeeney.

4 Jan 2002 The Hays Daily News Francis S. St. Peter
AURORA, Colo.  S. St. Peter, 77 , died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, in Aurora.
Services were Dec. 29 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Aurora burial was in Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver.
He was born May 20, 1924, to Joseph and Rosella (Benoit) St. Peter in Damar (Rooks County, KS. He married Margaret Bedore of Stockton, KS  on Feb. 4, 1947.
He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired from the city of Aurora as chief electrical inspector. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include his wife, of the home seven sons, Michael, Martin and Mark, all of Aurora, Robert, La Veta, Colo., and Gale, Lewis and all of Denver a brother, Eugene, Damar two sisters, Roberts, Damar, and Donetta Weaver, Augusta, Ga. 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary and Cemetery, Denver, was in charge of arrangements.

after 21 Sept 2001 Phillipsburg, KS Larry A. Doughtery
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aft 14 Dec 2001 unknown Salina Newspaper Stella L. McConchie
PLAINVILLE -- Stella L. McConchie, 94, Plainville, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001.   Mrs. McConchie was born L. Carmichael on Dec. 12, 1907, at rural Ellis County. She was a teacher and a homemaker and helped run the family farm.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William " Bill" in 1964 and a daughter, Shoulders in 1997.
Survivors include a son, Dale of Plainville 10 grandchildren 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Plainville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Rooks County Nursing Home or House Calls of Hays Medical Center, in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral chapel and 9:30 a.m. until the service Monday at the church..

12 Dec 2001 McCook Daily GazetteVirginia M. (Howard) Griffith
CLAYTON, Kan. -- Virginia M. (Howard) Griffith, 81, died Tuesday (Dec. 11, 2001) at the Decatur County Hospital in Oberlin.
She was born March 7, 1920, at Stockton, Kan., to Fred and Elizabeth (Montgomery) Howard. She graduated from Logan High School and Kansas State University.
On May 31, 1948, she married Norman Jay Griffith at Manhattan, Kan. She was a homemaker, and lived her entire married life in the Clayton area.
She was a member of the Clayton United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer for 50 years, was a 4-H leader, a member of the L. D. Club, and was a Sunday School teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Jay of Clayton two sons, " Chuck" Griffith and wife, Clayton, and Michael Griffith and wife, Jane of Atwood one sister, Peggy Goodman of Orland, Calif. and seven grandchildren.
Services will be Friday, 2 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in Clayton with the Rev. Charles Keller officiating. Interment will be a the Clayton Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Brantley Funeral Home of Atwood, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.
Memorials may be given in her name to the Clayton United Methodist Church.
Brantley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

25 Nov 2001 Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas   Roe W. Groom
Roe W. Groom
Council Grove, Kansas - Roe W. Groom, 101, Council Grove, died Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at a Council Grove nursing home.   Mr. Groom was in charge of maintenance and drove a school bus for the Council Grove school district for about 30 years. He retired from the Rural Electric Association in 1965.   He was born Jul y 8, 1901, in Plainville, the son of William G. and Rachel E. Shumard Groom He had lived in Council Grove since 1939.   Mr. Groom did historical research on the Santa Fe Trail and the Civil War. He walked more that 800 miles in support of the Arthritis Foundation.   He was a member of the Council Grove United Methodist Church, National Geographical Society, Girl Scouts of America and a former member of the Masonic Lodge.   He married Alice Meade in 1924, She died in 1986. He married Althea Collins Groom on April 7, 1988. She survives.
Other survivors include two daughters. Dorothy Radke, Wichita, and Lois Hylton, Waterloo, Iowa two sons, Glenn Groom, San Antonio, Texas, and Kenneth Groom, Kent, Washington Two stepchildren, Ronna Simpson and Ricky Groom, both of Plainville. 10 grandchildren five step grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren six stepgreat-grandchildren and one stepgreat-great grandchild.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Council Grove United Methodist Church, Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Council Grove. Groom will lie in state from 9 a.m.  to 8 p.m. Monday at Memorial Chapel of the Flint Hills in Council Grove.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Council Grove United Methodist Church or to the Arthritis Foundation and sent in care of the funeral chapel.   Article submitted by Doyle Ekey.

29 Oct 2001 Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, Arizona , B2  Verlin D. Teasley
Verlin Teasley, son of Franklin and Minnie Teasley was born July 5, 1917.
Verlin D. Teasley, 84, died October 21, 2001. Survived by his wife Gladys Teasley sons, Allan V. (Judi) Teasley and Lee F. Teasley of Tucson daughter, April E. (Maury) of Japan grandson, Sloane and granddaughter Blaine, both of Tucson. Mr. Teasley was a retired Boeing Aircraft supervisor. We’ll miss that special light and laughter that you brought into our lives. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona.  Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

aft 19 Oct 2001 unknown paper Goldie E. Veverka
Goldie E. Veverka, 88, of Plainville died Friday, October 19, 2001 at the Plainville Rural Hospital.
She was born July 30, 1913 in rural Rooks County, the daughter of William and Emily (Gick) O'Brien. She attended school in Plainville. Goldie was united in marriage to Morris Veverka on October 17, 1929 in Great Bend, Kansas.
Her entire life was spent in and around the community of Plainville where she was a very supportive member of the community which she dearly loved. Her memberships included Dorcas Club, PEO Chapter, Bridge Club and the First Christian Church.   Goldie worked at a variety of part time jobs, but the one she was most proud of was rural substitute Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service.
She is survived by her daughter Yvonne (Paul) Van Dyke of Plainville three grandchildren, Van Dyke of Plainville, Paula (Dr. Lawrence) Waldrop of Los Alamitos, California, (Michael) Travis of Danville, California: 4 great grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents and in 1975 her husband Morris.
Services at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 23,2001, at the First Christian Church in Plainville, Kansas with Pastor R. Mark Huntley officiating. Pat Bartlett, organist and Shari Page. soloist singing Hymn of Promise and the congregation joined in singing On Eagles Wings.
Visitation was held Monday, 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the Plainville Funeral Home, 320 SW Second Street, and Tuesday 9 a.m. until noon at the Church. Interment will be in the Plainville City Cemetery.
Memorials in her honor may be made to the First Christian Church or to the Andreson Memorial Park and left at the funeral home.

3 Oct 2001 Hays Daily News. Hays, Ellis, Kansas    Evelyn M. Richmond, 66, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 3, 1934, in Russell County to Leo and Bertha May (St. Aubyn) Dwinelle.
She married Edwin K. Simpson in 1950. He died in 1975. She married Gayle Richmond on Sept. 2, 1977, in Goodland. She was an area resident for the past 10 years and was a member of the Plainville Southern Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, of the home a son, Paul Simpson, Hays a stepson, Dennis Richmond, Franklin, Tenn. two stepdaughters, Debra Corbett, Olathe, and Denise Lynch Shawnee a brother, Ernie Dwinelle, Woodward, Okla. a sister, Jackie Goetz, Charlottesville, Texas three grandchildren eight great-grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two infant sons, Keith and Joel.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Plainville Southern Baptist Church burial in Norman Cemetery, south of Codell, KS.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the church or the organization of the donor´s choice.   (Date & Name of newspaper submitted by Ekey).

13 Sep 2001 The Hays Daily News Carla Jane Stricker
RUSSELL KS  ­ Jane Stricker, 68, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, in Hays.
She was born June 20, 1933, in Codell KS,  to Carl and LaVern (Brown) Pruter. She grew up in the Russell area, graduating from Russell High School.
She married Leon H. Stricker on June 10, 1951, in Russell. She worked for Bankers Department Store, Russell County Farm Bureau, Agco Inc., and for several years was a seamstress. She was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger.
Survivors include her husband, of the home three sons, Salina, John, Russell, and Aurora, Neb. her mother, Ellinwood a brother, James Lee Pruter North Pole, Alaska 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, with the Keith Krietzer officiating burial in Milberger Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Pohlman´s Mortuary, Russell, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Camp Tonga Shinga or the church.

3 Sep 2001 Carolina Morning News Jake L. Pittman
REIDSVILLE -- Jake Lamar Pittman, 71, died Sept. 2 at Medical College of Georgia from injuries in an automobile accident.   The Toombs County native was a longtime resident of Reidsville. He was a correctional officer at Georgia State Prison for 19 years and owner of Pittman Bait and Tackle. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a member of Abundant Faith Fellowship Pentecostal Holiness Church.
SURVIVORS: his wife, Ouida Pittman of Reidsville two sons and daughters-in-law, and Cherlye Pittman of Baxley, Daniel and Alisa Pittman of Reidsville a sister, Juanita Spore of Plainville, Kan. three grandchildren, David Pittman and Blake Pittman, both of Baxley, Elizabeth LaGrone of Reidsville a great-grandchild, McKinley Anderson of Reidsville several nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: from 6-8 p.m. today and beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday at McCall Funeral Home.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday at McCall Funeral Home, burial in Lyons City Cemetery.

29 Aug 2001 The Hays Daily News Jill Russell
CODELL KS  ­ Jill Russell, 60, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 1, 1941, in Hays to Laurence and June (Glendenning) Hachmeister She graduated from Codell High School and attended Fort Hays State University.
She married James L. Russell on May 29, 1960, in Codell. She was a lifetime area resident. She was a paraprofessional educator in the Codell and Plainville schools for several years. She was a member of Codell Baptist Church and Codell Service Club.
Survivors include her husband, Codell two sons, Detroit, and Joel, Codell a daughter, Phlieger, Codell her mother, Codell a brother, Bruce Hachmeister, Codell two sisters, Judy Doerfler, Codell, and Cindy Uloho, Wichita and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Codell Baptist Church graveside services will be at 5 p.m. today in Shiloh Cemetery near Codell.
Memorials are suggested to Codell Baptist Church. Pohlman´s Mortuary, Natoma, is in charge of arrangements.

20 Aug 2001 The Hays Daily News Robert M. " Bobby" Simpson
SANDY, Utah ­ Robert M. “Bobby” Simpson, 22, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, in Sandy.
He was born July 1, 1979, in Heerlen, Netherlands. He was a computer technician and worked for eBay in Salt Lake City.
Survivors include his father, Robert Simpson, Plainville his mother, Tran Rimple, Tacoma, Wash. and two sisters, Donna Skellham, Atlanta, and Wilda Simpson, Beckley, W. Va.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, with the Rev. George McGregor burial in the Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. Memorials are suggested to the organization of the donor´s choice.

22 Aug 2001 The Hays Daily News Harold J. Winters
EL DORADO KS  ­ J. Winters, 89, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2001, at the Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 6, 1912, in a sod house in Rooks County to W. J. and Dollie (North) Winters. He attended country school and graduated from Plainville High School.
He married Dorothy Irene Harman in 1942 in Carthage, Mo. She died in April 1988. He worked for Cities Services production department for 25 years in Plainville and El Dorado, retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of El Dorado, Veterans of Foreign Wars and a charter member of the Plainville Saddle Club, Department of Public Safety Reserves and Butler County Sheriff´s Posse.
Survivors include a brother, A. Winters, Lake Arrowhead, Calif.
He was preceded in death by a brother, D. E. Winters.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church, Plainville burial in the Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Plainville Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Kansas Masonic Home.

21 Aug 2001 The Hays Daily News Betty G. Smith
STOCKTON KS  ­ G. Smith, 73, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001, at her home.
She was born May 31, 1928, in rural Stockton to Adryn and Goldye (Hazen) Glendening.
She married Duane D. Hunter on March 27, 1949, in Stockton. He died July 11, 1966. She married Ivan Smith on Nov. 28, 1988. He died March 7, 1994.
She was a deputy clerk for 10 years, an original member of the reappraisal group for the assessor´s office and worked in the Rooks County courthouse map room. She was a life member of the Stockton United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was a 50-year member of the Stockton VFW Auxiliary, longtime member of the Century Club, Stockton Promotional Club and was a volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Survivors include a son, Steven Hunter Stockton a daughter, Brenda Garcia, Stockton a brother, John Glendenning Stockton a sister, Renze, Wichita and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church, Stockton, with the Rev. Tim Ault-Duell officiating burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Stockton, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Hospice or the church.

10 Aug 2001 The Hays Daily News Edward Julius Trarbach
PLAINVILLE KS  ­ Edward Julius Trarbach, 70, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001, at his home.
He was born Dec. 7, 1930, on the family farm in Rooks County to and Albertina (Jantz) Trarbach.
He was a farmer-stockman and lifelong area resident. He was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a brother, Wichita and a sister, Minnie Schoenthaler, Ogallah.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl, and three sisters, Lambert, Schonthaler and Alberta Nutsch Hayes
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the St. John Lutheran Church, seven miles north of Ellis, with the Randy Gibbs officiating burial in the St. John Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Wasinger Funeral Chapel, Ellis, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the church or House Calls, Inc., Plainville.

After 17 Jun 2001 paper unknown Harold L. " Shorty" Stice
Lenexa
Harold L. " Shorty" Stice, 76, formerly of Stockton, retired Stice Real Estate Agency owner and Real Estate Agencies agent, died Sunday, June 17, 2001.   Service 10 a. m. Wednesday, Smith-Moore Overlease Funeral Home.
Survivors wife, Edna son, Gregory of Scottsdale, Ariz. daughter Al-Otaibi of Riyadh, Saudi Araia sister, Donna Stanton of Hays six grandchildren.   Memorials established with American Cancer Society and Solomon Valley Manor.   Article provided by Wanda Vanhorn Sammons.

after 7 Apr 2001 Salina Janet Jones
STOCKTON -- Janet Jones, 76, Stockton, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg.
Mrs. Jones was born Janet Fenton on May 4, 1924, at Hunter and was a resident of the Stockton area since 1933. She worked for Beech Aircraft, Wichita, during World War II and was a telephone operator at Stockton.
She was preceded in death by a son, in 1996.
Survivors include her husband, Herb of the home two daughters, Hamilton of Overland Park and Kay Lawrence of Wichita her twin sister, Janeva Jones of Stockton a brother, Fenton of Stockton seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, the Tim Ault-Duell officiating. Burial will be in Woodston Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, in care of the funeral home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

3, Mar 2001 unknown paper Woodrow " Woody" Kenneth Nicholas
PLAINVILLE - Woodrow " Woody" Kenneth Nicholas, 86, of Plainville, died March 1, 2001 at the Plainville Rural Hospital.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First Christian Church, Plainville. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Plainville Funeral Home, 320 Southwest Second, and one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in the Plainville City Cemetery.
He was born May 16, 1914, in Cowley County, the son of and Ona Campbell Nicholas. He married Melba Johnson on July 30, 1937, in Cedar Vale.   He attended Centennial School and graduated from Cedar Vale High School in 1932. He was an employee of Mobil Pipeline Company for 30 years.   Nicholas was a member of the First Christian Church and served as a deacon. He was also a member of Paradise Lodge No. 290, Plainville.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Tom and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Mike four brothers, Vern, Reece, and Thomas and three sisters, Myrtle, Zella and Audrey.
Memorials may be given to the First Christian Church or the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home.

19 Jan 2001 Hays Daily News L. Newbrey
NAME, DATE OF DEATH: Artalee L. Newbrey, 78, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, at Osborne County Memorial Hospital, Osborne, Kansas
DATE OF BIRTH and LOCATION: Oct. 21, 1922, in Woodston, Kansas
PARENTS: and Ida (Kleinham) Peacock
SURVIVORS: Two daughters, Debra Gentry, Aurora, Colo., and Linda Edwards, Grand Junction, Colo. five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Her husband, Wayne, a son, Jarrett, two sisters, and two brothers.   Transcribed and contributed by Reading.

aft 14 Nov 2000 Unknown   Paper Olin Carmichael
STOCKTON -- Leonard Olin Carmichael, 72, Stockton, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.
Mr. Carmichael was born July 22, 1928, at Plainville and was a lifetime resident of Rooks County. He was a farmer-stockman.
Survivors include two sisters, Mildred Finnesy of Plainville and Oliva of Stockton.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Stockton, the Don Rock officiating. Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Solomon Valley Manor in care of the funeral home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

after 29 Aug 2000 unknown paper Wendell P. Stull
CHAPMAN - P. Stull, 80, Chapman, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, at Geary Community Hospital, Junction City. Mr. Stull was born   Nov. 26, 1919, at Palco and was a resident of Chapman since 1961. He coached and taught at Holyrood for 13 1/2 years and at Chapman High   School, where he was coach of the 1965 state championship basketball team and athletic director until retirement in 1985. He was an Army Air   Forces veteran of World War II and member of Plainville Masonic Lodge, Holyrood Order of the Eastern Star, Chapman American Legion Post   240 and Chapman United Methodist Church and was a life member of the National Education Association. Survivors include his wife,  Dorothy of the home a son, Ronald of Topeka a sister, Wanda Braun of Russell a stepsister, Janice Sage of Granbury, Texas and three grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Chapman United Methodist Church, the Kenneth Trickle, Jr. officiating. Burial   will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco. Memorials may be made to Chapman United Methodist Church or the charity of the donor's choice. Visitation will be from Thursday morning to Friday morning at Londeen Funeral Home, 206 W. Fifth, Chapman.

20 Jun 2000 Winfield Courier Evelyn Delores Laurie
GRENOLA - Delores Laurie, 56, a longtime resident of Grenola, died June 19, 2000, at William Newton Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Grenola Christian Church with the Rev. Wallace Wartick officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Memorials have been established with the Grenola Christian Church and the American Diabetes Association. Contributions can be made at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.
Laurie was born Nov. 13, 1943, at Woodston, to Joseph P. and Lucille Vorestine (Ensley) Boulanger. She attended school in Woodston and Elk Falls before graduating from Howard High School in 1962.
She was employed in the Moline area after high school.   On Aug. 7, 1966, she married Rolland Merle Laurie at Grenola. She was a homemaker and employed by the Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Service's in-home care program for many years.   Laurie had served as the Grenola representative on the Elk County Council on Aging and on the board for the Grenola Senior Center. She was a member of the Osage Nation and the Grenola Christian Church.
Her husband died April 14, 1998.
Survivors include her companion, Charles Barnett, Grenola two sons, Donnie Laurie Mulvane, and Martin Laurie, Ada, Okla. two daughters, Clubb, Grenola, and Betty Krause, Parsons three brothers, Wayne Boulanger, Independence, Boulanger Brunswick, Ga., and Edward Boulanger Eureka a sister, Patricia Corle, Moline and two grandchildren.

1 Jan 2000 Hays Daily News Jim R. Hutchcraft
SALINA ­ R. Hutchcraft, 50, former Plainville resident, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at the Salina Regional Medical Center.
He was born June 22, 1949, in Beloit to William “Bill” and Mildred (Kremmer) Hutchcraft. He graduated from Plainville High School in 1967 and attended Kansas Wesleyan.
He married Jenny Andrla on Aug. 22, 1971, in Plainville. He was a production supervisor for Exide Battery. He was a member of the Plainville United Methodist Church, past member of the Lyons Club, Brookville, past El-Saline school board member in Brookville, past Salina Jaycee member, and past Brookville city council member.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Scott Roger Hutchcraft, of the home a daughter, Cynthia Lynn Hutchcraft, Manhattan his parents, Salina and a sister, Patricia Meyers, Plainville.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church, Plainville, with the Gene McIntosh and Mugler officiating burial in the Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Jim R. Hutchcraft Memorial Fund.

12 Dec 1999 Hays Daily News Lyle R. Folsom Jr.
PLAINVILLE ­ Lyle R. Folsom Jr., 68, died Monday, Dec. 13, 1999, at the Plainville Rural Hospital.
He was born July 19, 1931, in Webster to Lyle J. and Lucille (Hatfield) Folsom. He graduated from Webster High School in 1949.
He married Rosilee Glodfelty on May 23, 1953, in Phillipsburg. He was co-owner of Oilman´s Acid Inc., Russell, and was a member of the United Methodist Church, Plainville. He was a longtime Plainville resident.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Darin, Hays two daughters, Sandra Chard, Zurich, and Valerie Fuzzell, Plainville three brothers, Leonard, Stockton, Washington, and Cleim, Overland Park and seven grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Twila Smith.
United Methodist Church, Plainville, with the Gene McIntosh officiating burial in the Plainville Cemetery.  Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.

16 Dec 1999 unknown paper Lamont B. " Chuck" Waller Jr.
STOCKTON ­ Lamont B. “Chuck” Waller Jr., 76, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, at his home.
He was born July 5, 1923, in Columbus, Ohio, to Lamont B. and Mabel (Lake) Waller Sr. He graduated from high school in Washington, D. C., and attended a year of college.
He married Eris McClellan on Feb. 14, 1943, in Zurich. He had been a Stockton area resident for more than 50 years, having also lived in Hays and Zurich. He was a crew chief at the Walker Army Air Base and owned Waller Motor Co., Stockton, for 50 years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and Rotary, both of Stockton. He was past mayor of Stockton and a Stockton city commissioner for 12 years. He was a charter member of the Chevrolet publication, “Generator and Distributor Historical Association.”
Survivors include his wife, of the home two sons, William L. and Bradley J., both of Stockton a daughter, Rebecca L. Waller Stephan, Wichita a sister, Lecretia Waller Brown, Elizabeth City, N. C. and five grandchildren.
United Methodist Church, Stockton, with the Rev. Tim Ault-Duell officiating burial will be in the Stockton Cemetery.  Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton.

31 Dec 1999 Hays Daily News Robert L. McCarroll
Robert L. McCarroll 57, 1711-B Volga, former Zurich resident, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born April 30, 1942, in Burlington, Colo. to Benjamin and Dice (Melone) McCarroll He attended Red Line Church of God. He was a pumper for Hallwood Petroleum Company for over 20 years before retiring.
Survivors include his mother, Dice Anderson, Rosebud, Ark. three sons, Shawn, Falcon, Colo., Steven and Stanley, both of LaCrosse a daughter, Tina McCarroll, California three brothers, Phillip, Rosebud, Richard, Rosebud, and Jamie Gordon, Palco two sisters, Arnhold, Bates City, Mo., and Dowis, Palco and three grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Red Line Church of God, Palco, with the Rev. Roger Cooper officiating burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the church. Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, is in charge of arrangements.

30 Sep 1999 Plainville Times Lennicejean Leota Smith
CODELL - Leota Smith, 80, Codell, died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, at Plainville Rural Hospital.   Smith was born Lennicejean Leota Lynch on Aug. 4, 1919, at rural Cloud County. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Codell and Extension Home Unit.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marcene Locke on July 29, 1999.
Survivors include her husband, Lester of the home a son, Gavon of Plainville five daughters, Geneva Scott of Mineral Wells, Texas, Myrna McClellan of Liberal, Verna Smith of Wichita, Myers of Norton and Trisha Koel of Plainville a sister, Nelson of Plainville 14 grandchildren two step grandchildren five great-grandchildren and a step great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Codell, the Rev. Troy Buss officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery, rural Cordell.
Memorials may be made to the American Arthritis Foundation, in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and from 9 a.m. until the service Wednesday at the church.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

Aft 26 Mar 1999 Unknown Paper Martha Jane Hammons
Martha Jane Hammons passed away from this life on March 26, 1999 after a courageous battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Jane retired from Redstone Arsenal-TMDE as budget officer and secretary in 1988. She also retired from Texas A & M University in Kingsville in 1978. Jane was the Associate Matron of the Mathis Chapter #874 Order of Eastern Star, and past President of the Cenizo Garden Club in Mathis, Texas.
She is survived by five children, Eric C. Gibson of Dalton, Georgia, Lorrell G. Wakeland of League City, Texas, Icie G. Berkman of Arlington, Texas, Ocie G. Whitaker of Missouri City, Texas and M. Gibson of Hitchcock, Texas four sisters, May Hubbell of River Falls, Wisconsin, Mildred Hollingsworth of Stockton, Kansas, Margie Maltby of Kingsville, Texas and Taylor of Tacoma, Washington, twenty grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to celebrate Jane's life with her family from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, March 28 1999 at Seaside Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 29, 1999 in the Seaside Chapel at 1:00 P.M. with a graveside prayer to follow at Seaside Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association.

7 Mar 1999 The Shawnee News Star Lola Bernice " Bernie" Pearson
Tecumseh resident Bernice " Bernie" Pearson died Thursday in Tecumseh. She was 70.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with Rev. Floyd C. Been Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Tecumseh Cemetery.
Mrs. Pearson was born April 11, 1928, in Mounds to James E. and Myrtle E. (Edwards) Austin. She lived in Oklahoma City for many years before moving to Tecumseh in 1979.   She was a wire frame supervisor and retired from AT& T in 1979. She was a member of the Portland Ave. Pentecostal Holiness Church and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, and Jean Ann Tooman, Tecumseh foster son and his spouse, James " Jim" and Ginger Austin, Oklahoma City two sisters and brothers-in-law, Cleo and Frank Gaddy, Tulsa Etta and Edward McKinnis, Choctaw three brothers and sisters-in-law, Farris and Frances Austin Plainville, Kan. and Beatrice Austin, Bakersfield, Calif. Dean and Judy Austin, Shawnee special friend, Jesse Payne Tecumseh three grandchildren, Dennis and Wesley Tooman, Tecumseh seven great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents sister, Thelma R. Evridge and brother, L. Austin

After 7 June 1998 The  Hays Daily News Betty Lou Patten
NATOMA KS ­ Betty Lou Patten 73, died Sunday, June 7, 1998, at Plainville Rural Hospital, Plainville.
She was born Aug. 5, 1924, in Rooks County near Codell to Ruben and Louella (Dougherty) Kirkendall. She grew up in Codell. She operated a recreation parlor in Russell and Natoma.
Survivors include a son, Greg address unknown her stepmother, Opal Kirkendall, Plainville and a stepbrother, Mills, address unknown.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Everett and Patton, a son, Charles Everett, and a brother, Kirkendall.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Natoma City Cemetery with the Dan Hatfield officiating.
Arrangements are being made by Pohlman´s Mortuary, Natoma.

28 May 1998 Plainville Times Everett Aaron " Jeff" Lamb   of Obituary
PLAINVILLE - Everett Aaron " Jeff" Lamb, 89, Plainville, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at his home.   Mr. Lamb was born May 30, 1908, at Codell and was a Plainville resident since 1974, moving from Codell. He was a farmer and worked for Deep Rock Oil Co., Rooks County Road Department and Doc's Well Service, retiring in 1974.   He was a member of Codell Baptist Church and Paradise Lodge 290, Plainville, where he was a 50-year member.
He was preceded in death by a grandson.
Survivors include his wife, of the home five daughters, Gaylyn Andrews of Stockton, Karolyn Eastep of Sedalia, Mo., Sharolyn Gramm of Codell, Beverly Nelson of Lehigh, Fla., and Jacquelyn Werner of Plainville two sisters, Ethel Nelson and Lottie Rolfe both of Plainville a half sister, Lennice Smith of Codell 17 grandchildren 27 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Codell Baptist Church, the Rev. Troy Buss officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery, rural Codell.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.
*Because of incorrect information provided the Journal, the location for visitation was incorrect in Monday's edition.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey

13 Aug 1997 The Times of Fountain Hills Orlan Carmichael
Orlan Dean Carmichael, 78, of Fountain Hills died Aug. 2, 1997 in Scottsdale.
Born Sept. 8, 1918 in Plainville, Kan., Mr. Carmichael was an Army Air Force World War II veteran, a businessman and an educator.
He is survived by brothers of Plainville, and of Mesa sister, Verlene Harrison of Plainville daughters, Kathie Ann Gross of Plano, Texas, Lisa Ray Hynek of Bremen, Kan., Terry Lea Strivings of Tempe and seven grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, at 10 a.m. at Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church, 13001 N. Fountain Hills Blvd.

17 Aug 1995 Duane E. Hazen
Duane Edwin Hazen, 88, passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, 1995, at his home in Stockton.   He was born April 21, 1907, to Ira T. and Minnie (Reeder) Hazen.   He was a lifelong resident of Rooks County.   He was married to Fauna Harwood on May 25, 1929.   She passed away on Oct. 4, 1986.   They farmed in Greenfield and Farmington townships.   He was active in 4-H activities and continued to farm until 1976.   Survivors include a daughter, Shirlee Muir, Stockton two sisters, Hayes, Ellsworth and Maxine Headley, Salina five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.   He was preceded in death by his wife, one brother and one sister.   Services were held Tuesday at Smith-Moore Memorial Chapel in Stockton, Rev. Don Rock officiating.   Interment was in Stockton Cemetery.   Memorial contributions may be made to the Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.   Article provided by Wanda Vanhorn Sammons.

30 Mar 1995 Plainville Times Sec 2, p.4E.  Lura  E.  Ekey
Lura E. Ekey, 87, Plainville, died Friday, March 24, 1995, at the home of her son in Topeka.
She was born February 7, 1908 on a farm near Codell to J. and Tulia B. (Edson) Overholser.
She married Emery S. Ekey on March 31, 1926 in Codell. He died November 30, 1970. She was a homemaker, a member of the First Baptist Church, Codell, and had been the church pianist and organist for 65 years. She had been a Plainville resident since 1966, moving from Codell.
Survivors include two sons, and Doyle both of Topeka five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant son and her husband.
Services were Tuesday in the First Baptist Church, Codell, with the Rev. Troy Buss officiating burial in the Shiloh Cemetery.  The family suggests memorial contributions to the church.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

Riley County, Kansas Obituary Ilert Avery Odell age 71 birth:   7/20/1922 Rooks County, Kansas death:   1/4/1994 Baldwin, Kansas page 4.

After 31 Dec 1993 unknown paper Donald Luther Hoskins
Donald Luther Hoskins, 67, of 501 East Franklin Avenue in Geneva, died Friday Dec 31, 1993, at the Wiregrass Hospital in Geneva after suffering a massive heart attack at his home.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan 3, 1994 at 2 p.m. in the chapel at Pittman Funeral Home in Geneva with Coy Haney officiating. Burial was at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Pittman Funeral Home directing.
The family received friends at the funeral home Sunday, Jan. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests that flowers be omitted and donations given to either the American Heart Association, the Geneva Public Library, the Geneva Community Church or Robert Fowler Park in Geneva.
Mr. Hoskins was a native of Codell, Ks., a veteran of World War II and from 1953-63 worked with the Boeing Company in Wichita. He worked with Boeing in Huntsville from 1963-71 on the Apollo Space Program,. He was an engineering field representative for Auburn University from 1972-88 working for the cities in Geneva County. He worked for the City of Geneva from 1988-93 and retired in April 1993.
Mr. Hoskins received a bachelor of science degree in 1952 from Fort Hays State College in Hays. He attended MIT in Cambridge, Ma. in 1971, and received a diploma from the summer program in urban studies. In 1972, he took senior and graduate engineering courses at Auburn University.
He held numerous engineering certificates including a grade one certificate as a qualified building inspector. He was on the board of directors for the Southeast Alabama Regional Landfill Authority and was the representative for the city and County of Geneva on many projects throughout the years.
Mr. Hoskins was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Blaine Hoskins and Cloe Glendening Hoskins of Osborne, two brothers, Wilfred Dale of Manhattan and Arden Victor of Winfield.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Wood Hoskins of Geneva two sons, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. and Mrs. Douglas Blaine Hoskins of Blountsville, Al., Mark Randall Hoskins of Clayhatchee one sister Mrs. Twila Romne of Osborne and two granddaughters, Livy and Blaine Hoskins of Blountsville.
Pallbearers were Mayor Hugh Herring, Geneva City Councilman Lomax Wesley, Chief of Police Frankie Lindsey, Assistant Chief of Police David Dubois, Assistant Street Superintendent David Cochran and City Foreman Doug Davis.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey

22 Feb 1990 Plainville Times Verda E. Perkins
Verda E. Perkins, 89, Plainville, died Thursday, February 15, 1990, at the Plainville Rural Hospital.
Mrs. Perkins was born Verda E. Overholser on March 10, 1900, in rural Rooks County.  She was a homemaker, and a member of the United Methodist Church, a member, past Worthy Matron and past District Aide of the Plainville Chapter No. 479 Order of the Eastern Star, both of Plainville, a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Stockton, and the Sunflower Sisters Club, rural Plainville.
She was married to Teasley until 1933.
Her second husband, C. E. Simpson, died in 1960, and her third husband, A. Perkins, died in 1974.
Survivors include four sons, Simpson of St. Anthony, Id., Elwyn Teasley of Salina, Herb Simpson of Plainville, and Allen Simpson of Oklahoma City, Ok. a daughter, Thurlene Perkins Singer of Phoenix a sister, Lura Ekey of Plainville 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. 
The funeral was Sunday at the United Methodist Church, Plainville, the Rev. Verle Shoemaker officiating.  An Order of Eastern Star service followed the funeral.  Burial was in the Norman Cemetery, Ellis County.  Memorials may be made to the Order of the Eastern Star or to the church.  (Thurlene was a daughter by Vinton’s first marriage).   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

16 Nov 1989 Stockton Sentinel page 18, Vivian E. Stice
Vivian E. Stice, 84, died Saturday, November 11 at Concordia Care Center, Bella Vista.
She was born December 1, 1904, in Stockton, to Andrew and Edith (Allen) Foster.   She married Everett Van Horn, June 15, 1925, in Stockton.   He died August 27, 1958.   She married Loyd Stice September 3, 1970, in Stockton.   He died August 6, 1977.   She was a homemaker and a member of the Main Street Christian Church, the Christian Women's Missionary Society, the Dorcus Club, the Rebekah Lodge, the Past Nobel Grand Club, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Stockton, and the Mt. Vernon Club, all of Stockton.
Survivors include a son, Farrell Van Horn, Las Cruces, N. M. a stepson, Harold Stice, Overland Park a daughter, Wanda Sammons, Hiwasse, Ark. a step-daughter, Donna Stanton Medicine Lodge two sisters, Ilah Hazen, Beloit and Hilma Smither, Salina six grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 17 step great grandchildren.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. this Wednesday at Smith-Moore Funeral Home, Stockton, with the Mel Shepherd officiating.   Burial was in the Stockton Cemetery.   The family suggests memorials to the church or to the American Cancer Society.

14 Dec 1989 Stockton Sentinel page 7 McComb
Keith McComb, 59, died Sunday, Dec. 10, at his home.   He was born April 12, 1930, in Stockton to Leon and Florence (Proeger) McComb.   He married Gwendolyn Couture on March 29, 1958, in Palco.   He was a rancher, a rodeo livestock contractor, and a member of the Main Street Christian Church, Stockton.   Survivors include his wife, of the home two sons, Kansas City, Mo., and David Manhattan a daughter, Diana Garten, Pratt his mother, of Stockton a brother, Gail Stockton and three grandchildren.   Funeral services were at 2 p.m. this Wednesday at the church with the Mel Shepherd officiating.   Burial was in the Survey Cemetery in rural Rooks County.   The family suggests memorials to the church.

2 May 1988 Veda L. Vanhorn
Bulletin
Mrs. Veda VanHorn, a long-time Stockton resident, died late Tuesday afternoon at the Solomon Valley Manor.   Graveside services will be Friday morning at 11o'clock at the Stockton Cemetery.   Article provided by Wanda VanHorn Sammons.

11 May 1988 Veda L. Van Horn
Stockton - Veda L. Van Horn, 83, died Tuesday, may 10, at the Solomon Valley Manor.
She was born Nov. 15, 1904, in Stockton , to James and Maude (Tannyhill) Randle.   She married Forest Van Horn April 20, 1924.   He died June 6, 1958.   She was a sales clerk for 21 years at the Maris Store, Stockton, retiring in 1971.   She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Women's Fellowship and the VFW Auxiliary, all of Stockton, and Chapter 479 Order of the Eastern Star, Plainville.
Survivors include three daughters, Dorothea Riffel, Edgemont, Ark., Elaine Korb, Stockton, and Joan Owens, Canyon Lake, Texas a sister, Peters, Mesa, Ariz. 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 11 a. m. Friday at the Stockton Cemetery with the Rev. Julia Tipton-Rendon officiating.   Friends may call until 10 a.m. Friday at Smith-Moore Funeral Home.   The family suggests memorials to the Stockton EMT's or the Sandyland Therapeutic Horsemanship Program, Stockton..   Article provided by Wanda Vanhorn Sammons.

19 May 1988 unknown paper Page 8   Veda L. Vanhorn
Mrs. Veda L. Van Horn, who had spent most of her life in Stockton, died May 10 at the Solomon Valley Manor at the age of 83.   She had been hospitalized most of the time following a stroke several weeks ago.   She was born November 15, 1904, in Stockton, to James and Maude (Tannyhill) Randle.   She married Forest Van Horn April 20, 1924.   He died June 6, 1958.   She was an efficient sales clerk for 21 years at the Maris Store, retiring in 1971.   She continued quite active until a few years ago and was known as a king and helpful neighbor and friend.   Her hobby was knitting and she was an expert.   When her eyesight failed and she was no longer able to knit it was very hard on her.   She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Women's Fellowship and the VFW Auxiliary, and Chapter 479 Order of Eastern Star, Plainville.   Surviving are three daughters, Dorothea Riffel, Edgemont, Ark., Joan Owens, Canyon Lake, Tex., and Elaine Korb, Stockton a sister Grace Peters, Mesa, Ariz. 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.   A son, preceded her in death.   There was a graveside service Friday morning at the Stockton Cemetery conducted by Rev. Julia Tipton-Rendon   Memorials to the Stockton EMT's or the Sandyland Therapeutic Horsemanship Program are suggested by the family.   Article provided by Wanda VanHorn Sammons.

7 Jan 1988 paper unknown Johanna Hazen
Mrs. Johanna Hazen age 81, of Plainville died December 29 in St. Anthony Hospital in Hays.   She was born November 13, 1906, to Joseph and Johanna (O'Brien) Westhusin, in Codell.   She married Sherman Hazen.   He and a son, Donald, preceded her in death.   She was a member of Sacred Hearth Catholic Church.   Survivors include a daughter, Theall, Bowie, Md two brothers, Joseph Westhusin, Portland, Ore., and Tommy Westhusin, Plainville three sisters Nell Laubhan, Russell, and Dorothy Lille and Pauline Sidey, both of Mesa, Ariz. and three grandchildren.   The funeral services were Thursday morning at the Sacred Heart Church in Plainville with Fr. Emil Labbe officiating and burial was in the church cemetery.   Article provided by Wanda Vanhorn Sammons.

13  Nov  1987    Idaho Press-Tribune, Nampa, ID, p 10A G. Overholser
Vernon Overholser---Services for Vernon G. Overholser, 89, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Nampa, died Wednesday, Nov. 11 1987, in a Mesa nursing home were Saturday at Flahiff Funeral Chapel of Nampa.
The Rev. Kenneth B. Britt of the Nampa First Christian Church officiated. Private burial was in Kohlerlawn Cemetery, Nampa, on Monday.
Mr. Overholser was born Feb. 15, 1898 at Codell to Wilborn J. and Tulia Belle Edson Overholser. He was reared and attended school there.   He married Agnes Jeanette Adams on July 31, 1918 at Stockton and they made their home in Kansas until moving to Idaho in 1936.   They moved to Nampa in 1937 and owned and operated Overholser’s Auto Court near the PFE shops from 1937 until 1964.   Overholser died Oct. 11, 1965. He had since resided in Mesa.
He is survived by a son, Avon Overholser of Salinas, Calif. Three daughters, Vyonne G. Overholser of Salinas, Audrey J. Peterson of Boise and Gyla I. Peterson of Mesa, Arizona. two sisters Perkins and Lura Ekey, both of Plainville 10 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rita Voight, a son, Orvis Keith, seven brothers and sisters and a grandson.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

30 Apr 1987 Plainville Times Ethel Lacy Collins
Ethel Lacy Collins, 96, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, died Friday, April 17, 1987 in a local nursing home after an extended illness.
She was a homemaker and had farmed with her husband in Plainville, Kansas prior to moving to Colorado Springs, Colorado. She had owned and operated Ethel’s Cafe for several years before moving to Colorado.
Services were at 10 a.m. Monday April 20, 1987 at the Sunset Chapel Mortuary with the Rev. Robert Fryholm officiating. Burial was in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Mrs. Collins was born November 18, 1890, in Osage County, Kansas to C. D. and Clara (Stone) Lacy. She lived in Plainville, Kansas, before moving to Colorado Springs in 1957. Mrs. Collins was a charter member of Second Horizon and active in the group’s arts and crafts section. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.   She married December 17, 1913, in Codell, Kansas to Collins, who died in 1968.
Mrs. Collins is survived by two daughters, Thelma Beals of Hays, Kansas and Althea Groom of Colorado Springs, Colorado five grandchildren 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great grand-child.
Thank You
The families of Perry Groom and Ethel Lacy Collins with to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy, thoughtfulness and love during the illnesses and deaths of their loved ones.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

30 April 1987 Plainville Times  G. Groom
Perry G. Groom, 77, of Colorado Springs, Colorado died Saturday, April 4, 1987 in a Colorado hospital.
The Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 7, 1987 at the Sunset Chapel Mortuary with the Reverend Robert Frykholm officiating. Burial was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Groom was born August 21, 1909 to and Rachel (Shumard) Groom in Plainville, Kansas.   He married July 18, 1939 to Althea Collins in Codell. She lives at 1405 S. Wahsatah, Colorado Springs, Colorado.   Groom was a World War II Army veteran. He lived in Colorado Springs since 1955 and was a member of the First Baptist Church.   He was an auto mechanic for the Dodge dealership for 21 years and a member of Retread Motorcycle Club.
Other survivors include a daughter, Hockett of Plainville, Kansas, a son, Rickey Groom of Eagle, Colorado, three brothers, Earl of Phillipsburg, Kansas, Roe of Council Grove, Kansas and Ora of Eldridge, Missouri and five grand children and one great grandchild.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

9 Oct 1986 paper unknown   Fauna Hazen
Mrs. Fauna Hazen a life-time and highly respected woman of Stockton community, died October 4 at the Plainville Hospital.   She had been in failing health for several years and had recently been a resident at the Solomon Valley Manor.   She had been in the hospital only a few days.   She was 81 yeas of age.   Mrs. Hazen was born July 23, 1905 on a farm near Stockton to Walter G. and Faye (Peaslee) Harwood.   She graduated from the Stockton High School in 1924 and taught rural school and also the second grade in Stockton and Plainville before her marriage May 22, 1929 to Duane Hazen.   She had given much time as a 4-H Club leader and was an EHU member.   She is survived by her husband of the home a daughter Shirlee Muir of Stockton five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.   The funeral services were Tuesday morning at the Smith-Moore Funeral Home, with Rev. Mel Shephard, the officiating clergyman, and burial was in the Stockton Cemetery.   Memorials to the Heart Association or the Diabetes Association are suggested by her family.   Article provided by Wanda Vanhorn Sammons.

17 Oct 1985 Rooks County Record Mary Ruth Young
Mrs. Mary Ruth Young of Salina died there at the Asbury Hospital, October 14, at the age of 74.   She was born September 14, 1911 at Stockton, the daughter of Ira T. and Minnie (Reeder) Hazen.     She was married in 1942 in California to R. Young, who died in 1956.   She spent a good many years as an overseas civil service worker and retired and moved from Korea to Salina in 1972.   Her survivors include a brother, Duane Hazen of Stockton and two sisters, Mrs. Maxine Headley of Salina and Norma Hays of Palco.   Graveside services were at the Stockton Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.   Memorials have been suggested to Youth Ville, care of United Methodist Church, Salina.   Article provided by Wanda Vanhorn Sammons

26 Jul 1984 unknown paper Timothy Ross Lewis
Bulletin
Dr. Tim Lewis of Driggs, Idaho met a tragic death late this Tuesday afternoon when a horse fell on him.   He was the husband of the former Becky Korb.   Her parents left for Idaho but no details concerning funeral arrangements were available.

August 2, 1984 unknown paper Ross Lewis
Driggs veterinarian Dr. Timothy Ross Lewis, 30, died July 24, 1984, at his home in Driggs, Idaho from injuries suffered during a horse accident.   He was born Dec. 18, 1953, in Powell, Wyo., to Jack and Evelyn (Vonburg) Lewis.   He married Rebecca Jo Korb Dec. 18, 1976, in Stockton.   He grew up in Powell and graduated from Powell High School.   He later graduated from Washington State University and from Kansas State University Veterinary College in 1979.   He moved to Driggs in 1980 where he set up a veterinary practice with his wife.   He was secretary of the Eastern Idaho Veterinary Association.   Survivors include his wife and two daughters, Shelly and Betsy, all of Driggs his mother, Evelyn Lewis, Powell, Wyo. one brother, Randy Lewis Laramie, Wyo. two sisters, Brown, Helena, Mont., and Becky Ann Lewis, Laramie, Wyo. his grandmother, Mrs. Charles Vonburg, Jr Basin, Wyo.   Services were Friday at 2 p.m. at the Driggs LDS Stake Center.   There was a viewing from 7-9 pm Thursday at Trimble Funeral Home in Driggs and one hour prior to services at the Stake Center on Friday.   Graveside services were Saturday at 10 am at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Powell, Wyo.   A memorial fund is being set up in Tim's name, to provide a scholarship to an Idaho or Wyoming veterinary student. Donations can be sent to the American National Bank, Powell, Wyoming, 82435.   In the care of Dr. Tim Lewis Scholarship Fund. Article provided by the VanHorn Family.

21 April  1983 Plainville (Kansas) Times Sect 1, p 11 Mrs. Lola M. Overholser
Mrs Raymond Overholser
Mrs. Lola M. Overholser, 85, Salina, died Monday, April 18, 1983, at Asbury Hospital, Salina, after a long illness.   Mrs. Overholser was born April 4, 1898, at Luray, and spent many years as a teacher in northcentral Kansas high schools before retiring in 1959.  After graduation from Osborne High School, she suffered an illness which kept her bedridden for two years. Recovering, she attended Kansas Wesleyan School of Commerce, began a teaching career and after 29 years, retruned to KW to earn a bachelorís degree. In later years she taught at Plainville and Luray high schools. After retirement, she and her husband, Raymond, traveled extensively. They moved to Salina from Rural Natoma in 1965. Her husband died in January 1978.  She was a member of the University United Methodist Church, Methodist Women, Order of the Eastern Star and Kansas Retired Teachers Association.
She is survived by a brother, Alfred Hirst, Salina; and a sister, Mrs. Amy Taylor of Osborne.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m,. Friday, April 22 at the Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina. Entombment will be in Mausoleum Williamsburg.
The family suggests memorials to University Church, Salina.  Article submitted by Doyle Ekey.

14 Apr 1983 Plainville Times Sec 1, p10 Rena Ekey
Rena Ekey 84, died Friday, April 8 , 1983 at the Plainville Rural Hospital. -She was born July 8, 1898, in Lincoln County, to William and Mary Hayhurst Snapp. She married Clarence Ekey in 1942 he died in 1973. She was a member of the Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star. -She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Norman (Madge) Nicholson of Magalia, California Six Grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday at the Natoma Methodist Church with the Rev. Russell Preston officiating. Burial was in the Natoma Cemetery.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey

After 8 Oct 1982   Read at funeral Portland, Oregon Blanch Coldiron Adams
The service today is being assisted by ladies of the National Woman's Relief Corps Auxiliary of which Adams was a member.   Nellie Blanch Adams, born July 26, 1900 in Columbus, Kansas, was the youngest of six children born to John Gilbert and Nancy Alice Coldiron.   March 17, 1915, she married Dean Weaver Adams, and they moved to Idaho and took up a homestead.   They had one son, John Wright Adams.   They later moved to the Kennewick-Pasco area before coming to Portland in the early part of World War II.   Mrs. Adams was employed by J. C. Penney Co. and The Curtain Store, retiring in 1966.     She was a member of the Foursquare Church.   Her husband and son preceded her in death in 1968.   She is survived by four grandchildren, Ann Wentz, Geri Egan, Patty Kerby and John Adams, all residing in Washington and nieces and nephews, Loraine Sherwin and Pamela Sparks of Portland, and Whitworth of Garibaldi.     Also, Darrell Reeder, now residing in Nebraska, and several other nieces and nephews living outside Oregon.   She left a great gift to us all:   Love the Lord, do not judge your neighbor, and above all, love each other.   She will indeed be missed.   This poem probably expresses best her philosophy of life, as she loved and was loved by all who knew her.   The title:   Life's Mirror by Mary Ainge DeVere
There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave.   There are souls that are pure and true Then give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you.   Give love, and love to your life will flow, A strength in your utmost need Have faith, and a score of hearts will show.   Their faith in your word and deed.   Give truth, and your gift will be paid in kind, And honor will honor meet And a smith that is sweet will surely find A smith that is just as sweet.   For life is the mirror of king and slave, 'Tis just what we are and do Then give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you.   Article provided by Barrilynn  Reeder  Blackett.

After 6 Jul 1978 unknown paper Edna Reeder
Mrs. Edna Reeder, a lifetime resident of Plainville, died July 6 at Hadley Hospital in Hays.   She was 82 years of age.   She was married on July 14, 1915 to Ralph Reeder.   She was a member of several social groups at Plainville and the Christian church.   She is survived by her husband a daughter Marjorie Bronson of Pamona, Calif. a brother, Virl Benedick of Holsington three sisters, Viola Thomas, Coolidge, Ariz., Mrs. Gladiola Baker of Stockton, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Phelps of Plainville two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.   Funeral services were Monday at the Plainville Christian Church and burial was in the Plainville Cemetery.

19 Jan 1978 Plainville (Kansas) Times Sec 1, p.5 Raymond V. Overholser
Raymond V. Overholser was born February 12, 1906 near Codell, Kansas, and Passsed away at the Kenwood View Nursing Home in Salina, Kansas on January 10, 1978. -He was united in Marriage to Lola M. Hirst on December 19, 1930.
He was a graduate of Codell High School, Fort Hays College and Kansas Wesleyan University. He loved to play football and was a member of his team both in high school and in college. -After graduation Ray taught in High School and coached football in the Plainville and Beloit areas for a few years. He then took up wheat farming and cattle raising which he enjoyed. He made this his lifeís work. He retired in 1965 and he and his wife moved to Salina at that time. He was a member of the University Methodist Church in Saline, the Blue Lodge and Eastern Star in Plainville and the York Rite and Commandry in Hays and the Isis Shrine, Salina.
Survivors are his wife, Lola, of the home; a brother Vernon, Mexa, Arizona; and two sisters, Mrs. Verda Perkins and Mrs. Lura Ekey, both of Plainville
Casket bearers were nephews, Elwyn Teasley, Eldon Reed, Herbert Simpson, Allen Simpson, Denzelll Ekey and Doyle Ekey. -The funeral was held at the Geisendorf-Rush Funeral Home in Saline. The Rev. Lawrence Greenwood of the University Methodist Church, Salina, officiated.Intlerment was in the Mausoleum Williamsburg, Salina.  Article submitted by Doyle Ekey.

13 May 1976 The Plainville Times Robert R. Cress
Robert R. Cress, 57, Hays, Kansas, died Saturday, May 9, at Hadley Regional Medical Center, Hays. He was born at Codell, Kansas, where he lived until after graduation from Codell High School, He was an oil field worker and a member of the W. W. II Club. He served 15 years in the Army.
Surviving  are a son, Lyn, Bremerton, Wash a daughter, Mrs. James Deines, Russell his mother, Mrs. Pearl Cress of the home two brothers, W., Hays, and David A., Junction City two sisters, Mrs. Mary Flinn, Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Adella Gfeller, Ponca City, Okla., and eight grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday, May 12, at the Wilson Funeral home with the Robert Molby officiating. Burial will be in Norman Cemetery, rural Codell.    Article  provided  by  Doyle  Ekey.

14  Feb  1974  Plainville Times Vinton A. Perkins
Vinton A. Perkins, was born January 8, 1890 in Sheridan County, Kansas, and passed away February 4, 1974 at the Plainville Rural Hospital.  He moved with his parents to Plainville in 1891 where he resided all his life.  Early in 1906 he started working at the Plainville Mill and Elevator Co. for Burroughs Brothers and assisted in installing the first light plant in Plainville and distributing the first line of service, continuing with electrical work for 53 years, retiring from Western Light and Telephone Company in 1959.  On February 6, 1911 he was united in marriage with Marshall.  She passed away in April, 1960.  This union was blessed with one daughter, Thurlene.  His  second marriage was to Perkins in December, 1963.  He was an active member of the United Methodist Church and the Masonic orders, and Order of Eastern Star.  He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Verda, of the home his daughter, and husband, Joe Singer, and grandson, Devin, all of Phoenix, Arizona two sisters, Mrs. Elfie Lawler of Plainville, and Mrs. Myra Jackson of San Diego, Calif., and two brothers: Elwyn of Olivehurst, Calif., and Alpin of Portland, Oregon, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral Services were held February 6 and the United Methodist Church with Rev. Garner Berg officiating.  Burial was in the Plainville cemetery.  Pallbearers were Harold Hockett, Clarence Abbott, Donald Collins, Otto Benedick, Bemis and Keas.
No one hears the doors that open
When they pass beyond our call
Soft as the dropping petals of a rose
One by one our loved ones fall,
But the memory of each loved one,
Like the fragrance of the rose,
God sends to linger with us
Till our own life’s door shall close.

Cards of Thanks
We take this means of passing our thanks on to all friend and neighbors for their assistance, prayers, flowers, food, and cards in our recent sorrow.  To Rev Berg for his comforting words, to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wheeler for the music, and the Masonic Lodge for the impressive rites also for the long continued care given at the Rooks County Nursing Home, all kindness was deeply appreciated.  May God Bless.  Mrs. V. A. Perkins and families, and Mrs. Joe Singer and Devin.    Article  provided  by  Doyle  Ekey.

8 Jan 1973 Plainville Times Obituary:  Clarence Ivan Ekey
Clarence Ivan Ekey 74, of Natoma, Kansas , died Saturday, January 13,  1973 at the Hadley Regional Medical Center in Hays. He  was a retired oil field pumper employed by Cities Service, and  was a member of the Natoma United Methodist church, and Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star chapter there.
Survivors include his wife, of the home one step-daughter, Mrs. Madge  Nicholson of California one brother, Edward Ekey of Hays and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January  16 at the Natoma United Methodist church with Reverend John McGuire officiating. Burial was in the Natoma cemetery with Masonic graveside services.
After 13 Jan 1973 unknown paper Clarence Ivan Ekey
The Memorial Service of Clarence Ivan Ekey
Clarence Ivan Ekey son of James and Mary Ekey was born May 27, 1899  near Lucas, Russell County, Kansas. He took his schooling in a country school rural  Plainville, Kansas.
Clarence was a custodian at the Codell School for about three years.
He was united in holy matrimony to Rena Farr on August 27, 1940. He was a father to his wife's two daughters  by a former marriage. Clarence was a pumper for the Cities Service Oil Company for several years, retiring in 1964.
He was active in the Natoma Masonic Lodge #390-, The Eastern Star, Mason Father of the Rainbow Girls, and an active member of the United Methodist Church and Men’s Club of Natoma.  Clarence took an active part in the civic affairs of the community.
He as been in ill health for  the past several months and under doctor’s care at the Hadley Regional Medical Center, Hays, Kansas where he passed on,  January 13,  1973 at the age of 73 years, 7 months, and 16 days. He is survived by his wife Rena  of the home, 1 step  daughter, Nicholson of Nevada, California, 2  step grand children, Mary Beth and Pat Pelzel of the home, Pelzel  of Coco, Florida, Linda  Sue Hinkson of Atlanta, Georgia, and Barbara Jo Reeves of Sharkes, Florida, 1 brother of hays, Kansas and 2 nieces and 5 nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

2  Sep  1971  Plainville  Times  William W. Glendening
William W. Glendening, 87, died Thursday, August 26, 1971 at the Rooks County Nursing Home, He was a retired farmer who had lived at Codell all his life.
He is survived by two brothers, George of Codell and Verle of Fort Collins, Colo and one sister, Edna Williams of McPherson.
Funeral Services were held at 2 p. m., Saturday, August 28, at the Mosher Funeral Home, Burial was in the Shiloh Cemetery of Codell.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

After 30 Nov 1970 unknown paper Emery S. Ekey
Emery Stuart Ekey, son of James F. and Mary A. (Austen) Ekey was born January 21, 1901 near Lucas in Russell County, Kansas and departed this life at Plainville, Rooks County, Kansas on November 30, 1970. In 1908 the family moved to Ellis county, where he spent his boyhood years. They later moved to Codell, Kansas. On March 31, 1926 he was united in marriage to Lura E. Overholser at Codell. He was active in farming in that community until moving to Plainville, Kansas in 1966. As an active member of the Codell Baptist church he served as its treasurer from 1929 until his death.(41 years) . He was active in the community, holding township, school board and Farm Bureau offices. Enjoyment came to him in helping others, both family and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant son August 7, 1929. Survivors include his wife, Lura, of the home two sons and their wives Denzell and Sally Ekey of Topeka, Kansas Doyle and Ruby Ekey of Warrensburg, Missouri eight grandchildren, two brothers, R. E. Ekey of Hays, Kansas and Ekey of Natoma, Kansas and many other relatives and a host of friends.
Men are two kinds and he was the kind I’d like to be. Some preach their virtues and a few express their lives by what they do. That sort was he. No flowery phrase or glibly spoken words of praise won friends for him. He wasn’t cheap or shallow, but his course ran deep and it was pure! You know the kind, not many in a life you find, whose deeds outrun their words so far that more than what they seem they are. - Edgar A. Guest
Funeral services were held in the Codell Baptist church, Wednesday afternoon, December 2, 1970, with the Reverend Glenn R. Watson in charge. Burial was in Shiloh cemetery. Music was furnished by Miss Dena Keas and Mrs. Jim Benham accompanied by Mrs. Howard Hockett at the piano. Pallbearers were Laurence Hachmeister, Howard Hockett, Gordon Pywell, Gayle Richmond, Lee Smith and Ray Welch.
4 Dec 1970 Plainville Times Sec 2
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We are truly grateful for the many expressions of sympathy extended to us since the passing of our loved one.   Mrs. Emery S. Ekey, B. Ekey and Family, Doyle G. Ekey and Family.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey

18 Apr 1968 Plainville Times Ora Collins
Ora Collins, a former resident of the Codell area, 79, died at a Colorado Springs hospital Friday, April 12. He had been ill the past year. For may years, Mr. and Mrs. Collins a cafe east of Plainville that was very popular for the home-cooked meals served there. Since moving to Colorado Springs in 1958, Mr. and Mrs. Collins have made frequent trips back to Plainville to visit friends and relatives.
Survivors include his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Beals of Hays and Althea Groom of Colorado Springs Five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday at the Chapel of Memories in Colorado Springs   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

14 Sep 1967 The Clark County Clipper, Ashland, Clark County, Kansas  Glendening
Lela Glendening Passes Away
Funeral services for Lela , 51, were held Sunday at 3:00 p. m. at Brown Funeral Chapel. Lela died Thursday.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, September 10, for Lela Glendening at Brown Mortuary Chapel Pastor Paul Hader officiating. Mrs. Walter Broadie was at the piano with Fellers singing “Rock of Ages” and “How Great Thou Art”.
Casket bearers were Elmer Fox, Oral Bilyeu, Glee Vannaman, Quilford Leslie, Elmo Johnson and Ray Simmons. Interment in Ashland Highland Cemetery Brown Mortuary in charge of the services.
Lela Glendening was born January 10, 1917 at Codell, Kansas. She was the daughter of  William W. and Mae Austin Glendening.
Lela attended school in Codell and in 1937 moved to California where she was employed as a factory worker for the next several years.
She came to Meade, about 1945 and had been employed since that time as bookkeeper and housekeeper for Zane.
She moved to Ashland in 1965. Following a lengthy illness, Lela passed from this earthly life on September 7, 1967 at the age of 50 years, seven months and 28 days.
Surviving her are: her father, William Glendening, Stockton, Kansas three half brothers, Emery Ekey Plainville, Kansas, Clarence Ekey, Natoma, Kansas and Ekey, Hays, Kansas.  Article provided by Ekey.

24 Aug 1967 The Plainville Times Maurice Elmo Teasley
Maurice Elmo Teasley, son of Franklin and Minnie Teasley was born January 9, 1913  near Codell, Kansas and departed this live August 16, 1967 at Nampa, Idaho at the age of 54 years, 8 months and 6 days. At an early age he was united with the First Baptist church at Codell, Kansas. Maurice grew to manhood in the Palco community. He received his education in the Palco and Codell schools. He spent 44 months in the service of his country during World War II. He was married on March 3, 1944 to Lela Loreg at Birmingham, Alabama. In 1946 they moved to Nampa, Idaho where he was employed by the Pacific Fruit Express Company until ill health forced him to retire. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Carman’s Union. He is survived by his wife, Lela of the home one brother, of Bellflower, Calif., and a host of relatives and friends. He will be sadly missed by his loved ones.
I am home in heaven, dear ones
Oh, so happy and so bright—
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless, tossing passed,
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in heaven at last.

Funeral services were held at the Mosher Funeral Home in Plainville, Kans., Aug. 22, with the Rev. Joe Brumbaugh officiating. Interment was in the Plainville cemetery.
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We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends and relatives for the many offerings and all expressions of sympathy at the time of the death of our loved one.   Mrs. Lela Teasley, Verlin Teasley.   Articles provided by Doyle Ekey.

21 Jul 1966 The Eskridge Independent, Eskridge, Waubaunsee County, Kansas Sarah T. Ogee
Mrs. Sarah T. Ogee who passed away last week in a nursing home at Wamego, was a woman who enjoyed and appreciated living in Eskridge. Coming to the community with her son, she chose to remain here long after her relatives had left, and only the need for care which was not available here caused her to consent to leaving town.   T. Ogee was born August 26, 1868, at Memphis, Tennessee, and passed away in Wamego, Kansas July 12, 1966 at the age of 97 years, 10 months and 16 days.   As a small child she moved with her parents to western Kansas (Rooks County) in a covered wagon. She lived in the Eskridge community 31 years and before that she was a resident of Topeka.   Mrs. Ogee was of the Baptist faith.   She was united in marriage to Henry Ogee in Topeka on July 3, 1885. To this union four children were born., She is preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Myrtle and a son, Willie.
Mrs. Ogee is survived by two sons, E.(O) M. Ogee and Edward H. Ogee of Topeka two half sisters, Mrs. Clara Porterfield of Long Beach, California, and Mrs. Ada Louis of Dallas, Texas, one granddaughter a great granddaughter and a great great granddaughter.
Funeral services were held at the Austin Funeral Home in Eskridge. Rev. Gerald Halberd was the minister. Grace Loveland was organist and Lou Liter was soloist. The songs selected were “Going Down the Valley: and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”. Casket bearers were Martin, Luther Johnson, Barney Martin, E., A. Peterson, Lucky, and W. R. Logan. Interment was made in Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka.    Article  provided  by  Doyle  Ekey.

21 Oct 1965 Plainville Times Mrs. Vernon Overholser
Word was received last week of the death of Mrs Vernon (Agnes) Overholser   Mrs. Overholser died last Monday evening in Nampa, Idaho, at the age of 69.   She was raised in the Palco community and after her marriage lived in Codell and Natoma area before moving to Nampa  in 1936.
Survivors include the husband, Vernon one son, four daughters and ten grandchildren. Overholser was a sister-in-law of Mrs. Emery Ekey of Codell, Mrs. V. A. Perkins of Plainville, and Overholser of Salina.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

20 May 1965 Plainville Times W. T. Weaverling
Dies in California
William T. Weaverling, former Codell resident, died Friday, May 14 in Ojai, California, at the age of 91 years. Surviving relatives are two daughters, Vera Bartels of Ventura, California, and Mrs. Ethel Wise of Hays six sons, of Mankato, Kansas, Virgil of Wheatridge, Colorado, Bert of Olivehurst, California, Olen of Santa Maria, California, of Ojai, California, and Earl of Ventura California.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mosher’s Funeral Home with Randall Reeves in charge. There will be Masonic graveside services. Burial will be in the Plainville cemetery.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey

23 Apr 1964 Plainville Times Rachel Elizabeth Shumard Groom
Rachel Elizabeth Shumard Groom died at age 95 at the home of her daughter Edna Fike.  Married 63 years when her husband (William Grant Groom) died in 1948.  She lived on the same farm where she came as a bride until five years ago when she went to Iola to live with her daughter Edna.   Article submitted by Doyle Ekey.

23 Feb 1961 Natoma-Luray Independent, Natoma, Osborne Co. Kansas, p 5   Mary A. Glendening
Mary Amelia, daughter of Samuel L. and Harriett J Austen, was born July 3 1877 at Des Moines, Iowa and passed away February 16, 1961 at the home of her son Ekey in Natoma, Kansas Her age at the time of passing was 83 years, seven months and thirteen days.
While in infancy, she moved with her parents to Russell county, Kansas. At the age of 15 years, she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Baptist church, remaining a faithful member during her life time.
She was united in marriage to James F. Ekey at Lucas, Kansas on Feb. 19 1895. To this union were born three sons R. E. Ekey of Hays and Clarence I. and Emery S. Ekey of Natoma. Later she was married to Will Glendening of Codell and to this union were born two children, M. Glendening of Meade, and who passed away in Infancy.
Preceding her in death besides her son were her father and mother, one sister and two brothers. Survivors include her three sons and one daughter, nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one sister Clara Tilton of Collyer, several nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, Feb. 18 from the Codell Baptist church with the Rev. Don Tilley officiating and Pohlman's Funeral Service in Charge. Interment was in the Lucas Cemetery.    Article  provided  by  Ekey.

22 Oct 1959 Plainville Times Mrs. W. T. Weaverling
Mrs. W. T. Weaverling Dies Codell Pioneer
Mrs. W. T. Weaverling, 80 died Sunday night at her home near Codell after an illness of several years. A daughter of Rooks county pioneers, she had lived her entire life in the Codell community.
Mrs. Weaverling and her husband observed their 63rd wedding anniversary last march. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a life long member of the Codell Baptist church.
Survivors are her husband, two daughters, Ethel Wise, Codell and Bartels, Ventura, California six sons, Virgil, Wheatridge, Colorado Earl, Ventura, California Willard, Ojai, California, Bert, Olivehurst, California, Santa Ana, California, and Mankato, Kansas two brothers, Emory Winters, Englewood, Colorado, and Willard Winters, Plainville, and two sisters, Mrs. U.  S. Green, Plainville and Mrs. Dora Williams, Mesa, Arizona. Also surviving are 30 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Weaverling was predeceased by two sons, Herb and Lester.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Codell Baptist church. The Rev. Charles Priddy officiated. Interment was in the Plainville cemetery. The Mosher funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

16 Oct 1958 The Plainville Times Tulia Belle Overholser
Tulia B. Overholser--Tulia Belle, only child of Alonzo and Elizabeth (Shumard) Edson, was  born December 15th, 1872 at Bethany, Mo., and passed away at the Plainville Rural hospital October 9, 1958 at  the age of 85 years, 9 months and 23 days. The family pioneered in Kansas when she was quite young, taking a homestead and timber claim 4 miles north of Plainville. The remainder of her lifetime was spent in Rooks county, with the exception of the first winter, when they returned to Bethany because they had not raised an adequate food supply. They came back to Kansas in the spring. In full bloom of young womanhood, she was united in marriage to William A. Drake, on December 25, 1887. Sorrow came early in her life, as her husband was taken by death in August, 1888, seven months before the birth of their baby daughter, Minnie Ellen Her courage and determination to support herself and child brought her in contact with all phases of life. She assisted at births, through illnesses and deaths, serving in any way when needed. On August 20, 1890 , she and W. J. Overholser were joined in holy matrimony, sharing 43 years of life together, overcoming the hardships of early times and enjoying more prosperous years later on. To this union nine children were born, five boys and 4 girls. Six of her children preceded her in death: Jesse, Roy, and another son all dying in infancy and three daughters, Effie, in April 1917 Mrs. Minnie Teasley in February 1920,  and Cora Reed in January 1944 Surviving are two sons and two daughters. They are Vernon Overholser of Nampa, Idaho and Verda Simpson, Raymond Overholser, and Lura Ekey, all of this community. Fifteen grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren were a source of great pleasure and enjoyment to her. Soon after her marriage, she accepted Jesus as her saviour, and united with the Codell Baptist church, where she remained member until her death. She served in the primary department of the Sunday school, and was a charter member of the Women’s Missionary Circle. She was also an active member of the Rebekah lodge at Codell. Following the death of her husband in February, 1934, she continued to live on the farm until May, 1950, at which time she moved to Plainville and maintained her own home until February of this year. Because of failing health, she was cared for in the homes of her children until she was admitted to the hospital May 14, following a hip fracture, the complications causing her death after five months of hospitalization. Idleness had no place in Mrs. Overholser’s life. She spent hours quilting and doing other fine needlework. She loved Nature and enjoyed traveling, but was most happy when serving her family and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, October 11 in the Codell Baptist church with the Rev. Charles Priddy in charge. Grandsons serving as pallbearers were Elwyn Teasley, Denzell Ekey, Eldon Reed and Edwin, and Allen Simpson. Music was furnished by H. O. Darland, Karen Houser, and Rodney Hockett accompanied by Mrs. Howard Hockett at the piano. Burial was in the family plot in Shiloh cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Mosher Funeral Home.
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The family of Tulia B. Overholser wish to express their sincere appreciation to all their friends, neighbors and relatives for the many courtesies during her illness and for the flowers, food and other expressions of sympathy in the time of bereavement.      Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

After 27 Aug 1958 Rooks County Record Everett Van Horn Died in Kansas City
Word came to Stockton Wednesday afternoon of the death of Everett Van Horn   which had occurred at the Kansas University Medical Center, shortly after noon.   His many friends were saddened but not surprised as it had been known for the past ten days that he was suffering from an incurable disease with death imminent.   Everett, who was 54 years of age, had seemingly been in good health until about six weeks ago when a back condition sent him to the hospital.   After surgery, he seemed to be recovering   when it was discovered that is condition was critical.   Everett had spent most of his life in this community and his never failing food humor and many helpful acts extended to friends and acquaintances had made him popular with young and old.   At the time of his illness, Everett was serving as night watchman for the city and at one time he had been one of the county's best sheriffs.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Wanda Sammons of Concordia, and a son, Farrell, of Independence, Mo.   He also leaves several grandchildren, two half-brothers, Ralph Reeder and Ray Reeder and a half-sister, Myrtle Reeder.   His brother, Forrest Van Horn, died only two months ago and a half sister, Minnie Hazen, also preceded him in death.
Funeral services had not yet been arranged as the Record when to press.   See next article.

After 27 Aug 1958 unknown paper Everett Van Horn Dies, Policeman at Stockton
Everett D. Van Horn, 54, a member of the Stockton police department the past six years and a former Rooks county sheriff died Wednesday at the K. U. Medical Center, Kansas City, after a short illness.   He was a prominent member of the Stockton community and leaves many friends and associates to morn his passing.
Surviving are his wife, Vivian, of the home one son, Farrel, of Independence, Mo., and a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Sammons, of Concordia.   There are three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Smith Memorial chapel in Stockton.   The Clifford Hauxwell of the Christian church will officiate.   Burial will in the Stockton Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Smith Memorial chapel until the time of services.   See next article.

  4 Sep 1958 unknown paper Everett D. Van Horn
Everett D. Van Horn, son of and Lulu Van Horn, was born in Greenfield Township in Rooks County, Kansas on march 8, 1904, and passed away at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, on August 27, 1958.   His age at the time of his death was 54 years, 5 months and 19 days.
He received his education in a rural elementary school and the Stockton high school.   He became a Christian shortly before his marriage to Miss Vivian Elizabeth Foster on June 14, 1925.   To this union, one daughter, Wanda Mae, and a son, were born.
Except for 1 1/2 years in California and 1 1/2 years in Michigan, Everett lived his entire lifetime in or near Stockton.   He was engaged in farming until 1941 when he was elected sheriff of Rooks County.   He served in this capacity until 1945 when he was employed by Eckart's Home & Auto Supply, where he worked for 7 years.   In September, 1952, he became Assistant Chief of Police of Stockton.   He served faithfully in this office until the time of his death.
Preceding him in death were his parents one brother, Forrest and two half-sisters, Alpha Stanley, and Minnie Hazen.
Those who remain to mourn his passing include his wife, Vivian one daughter, Mrs. Dee Sammon of Concordia his son, Farrell, of Independence, Mo. two half-brothers, Reeder of Plainville, and Ray Reeder, of Naponee, Neb. two half-sisters, Waterman, of Northville, South Dakota, and Myrtle M. Reeder, of Los Angeles, Calif. three grandchildren, Judy, Patty, and Van Sammons, of Concordia and a great number of other relative and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Smith Memorial Chapel, with Clifford Hauxwell, presiding, and burial was in the Stockton Cemetery with the Stockton Odd Fellows Lodge presiding..

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We wish to thank our many friends and relatives for the kindness and words of sympathy at the time of sorrow, in the death of our beloved husband and father.   Words cannot express our gratitude for the many comforting prayers offered in our behalf during his illness and death.   Also for the many beautiful floral offerings given in his memory.   God Bless you all.--Mrs. Everett Van Horn, Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Van Horn and Mr. and Mrs. Dee Sammons

June 12, 1958 unknown paper F. B. Van Horn Dies Suddenly
The sudden death of F. B. (Frosty) Van Horn Friday evening at about 9:30 at Hunter, came as a shock to the entire community as well as to his immediate family.   His death was attributed to a heart attack, suffered while at work for the Big Chief Construction Co. of Hutchinson, as he was assisting with the erection of Quonset grain storage bins.   He was pronounced dead on arrival of a physician.   was 55 years of age and had lived all his life in this community, where he was born, with the exception of about four years spent in Detroit, Mich.   For many years, he was the bulk agent for the Co Op Oil Co. in Stockton and made many friends over a wide area during that period.   He was of an inventive nature and perfected a piece of spraying equipment which was in wide use in this area.   People liked Frosty and his death will be keenly felt.   Surviving are: his wife, Veda one son, Dale of San Carlos, Calif. three daughters, Dorothea Riffel of Minneapolis, Minn., Joan Owens of Windsor, Mo., and Korb of Stockton a brother of Stockton two half-sisters, Blanche Waterman of Northville, S. D. and Reeder of Los Angeles, Calif. two half-brothers, Ralph Reeder of Plainville, and Ray Reeder of Naponee, Neb. also several grandchildren.   Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Smith Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Palmer officiating, and burial was in the Stockton Cemetery. Article provided by VanHorn Family.

After 22 Oct 1957 unknown paper Sherman Dwight Hazen
In Memoriam:   Dwight Hazen, son of Ira and Minnie Reed Hazen, was born November 29, 1908 in Stockton, Kansas and died October 22, 1957, in Kansas City, Mo.   He grew up in Stockton where he was graduated from high school and later operated a filling station.   He moved to Plainville in 1930 to take over work as a jobber for Phillips Petroleum Company.   On November 9, 1932, he was united in marriage to Johanna Westhusin.   To this union two children were born, Patricia Joan and Donald Dwight.   For the past seventeen yeas he owned and operated the Hazen Oil Company.   He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and a director of the Rooks County Savings Association.   He liked people and had a rare faculty for making friends where ever he went.   He was predeceased by his mother.   In addition to his wife, daughter and son, he is survived by his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hazen of Stockton, one brother, Duane, also of Stockton and three sisters, Mrs. Ward Hayes of Palco, Mrs. Les Headley of Salina, and Mary Ruth Young, a civil service employee in Korea.   Funeral services were held Friday morning in Sacred Heart church with the Rev. John Moeder officiating.   Pallbearers were Bert Taylor, Howard Mayhew, Donovan Williams, Forrest J. Westhusin, Harry Moos and Alvin Schrandt.   Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery.   Arrangements were in charge of the Mosher Funeral Home.

After 24 April 1952 unknown paper William Alexander Barry was born in Noble County, Ohio, October 27, 1859. He was the seventh of eight children born to the union of ROBERT BARRY and STEWARD. ROBERT BARRY served with the Union Army during the Civil War and the family responsibility was left with the mother and her small children. Many were the hardships suffered by this family as they tried to make a living on a small Ohio farm, without the help of father and husband. The family moved from Ohio to Indiana, then to Iowa in 1877. Later, the family followed the westward movement and moved to Downs, Kansas in 1884, where W. A. BARRY became associated in business with his brothers, and GEORGE. Most of the descendants of JACOB BARRY reside in the vicinity of Downs, Kansas.
On January 2, 1902, W. A. BARRY of Downs, Kansas, and JANE KING of Turkville, Kansas, were united in marriage. They established their home in Downs where a son, WILLIAM EARL, was born. Subsequently, they moved to Turkville and later to Codell, where a daughter, ELIZABETH was born. For 25 years, MR. operated a hardware store in Codell and the family occupied a prominent place in the life of the community.
MRS. BARRY passed away on April 19, 1936. MR. BARRY continued his business for eight years and then sold his Codell property on May 24, 1944. After 33 years in business in Codell he went to live with his daughter, FLORENCE, for a few years. On June 1, 1947, he moved to the Baptist Sunset Home in Concordia, Kansas, where he lived comfortably and happily until his passing on April 24, 1952, at the age of 92 years, 5 months, and 27 days.
During his active years, W. A. BARRY was a farmer, blacksmith, carpenter, and hardware merchant. He characterized his business with honesty, integrity, fair dealing and willingness to serve his fellowman. His personal life was consistent with the highest Christian ideals. Throughout his life he was a diligent and conscientious church worker.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Codell Baptist Church. Interment was in Mt. Allen cemetery at Hays with Mosher Bros. In charge of arrangements.

Aft. 17 Apr 1950 unknown paper Mrs. Abe Schindler   Picture of Headstone
Sallie Luella Reeder, the daughter of Jacob S. and Harriett Applegate Reeder, was born Nov. 29,1866, at Warrenton, Mo., and departed this life on April 17, 1950, at her home in Stockton, at the age of 83 years, 4 months and 21 days.   Her home was in Missouri until the age of 12, when her parents came to Kansas, homesteading on Elm Creek in 1878.   On February 25, 1883, she was united in marriage to Abraham Schindler, and they made their home in the Elm Creek community,   To that union 6 daughters and 2 sons were born Hattie, Pearl, and Ray.   The family made its home on the farm until 1920, when they moved to Stockton.   As a young woman she was baptized into Christ and became a member of the Elm Creek church.   In 1921 she became a member of the Main Street Christian church in Stockton and was faithful in serving her Lord as long as she was able.   She also was a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union.   Preceding her death besides her parents were her husband, one daughter, Hattie, one sister Addie Fealey, and four brothers, Tom, and Hud.   Surviving her are her nine children:   Mrs. Leslie Wells, Mrs. Dan Sanders, Mrs. Charles Sanders, Mrs. Paul McNitt, Henry Schindler, and Ray Schindler, of Stockton Mrs. Clyde Farris and Mrs. Ray Elshire of Grand Island, Nebraska and A. D. Stevens of Bend Oregon.   There are also 21 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, ___ great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
I am leaving home and children, All on earth I hold most dear I have heard the Boatman calling--" I am waiting,l do not fear."   I have tried to do my duty, I have done the best I know In the path that they should go, I have tried to help a neighbor.   I have tried and kept on trying, Until my life did end, I shall meet with other loved ones, who have gone their way before.   They will welcome me so gladly, to that happy, peaceful land Father, mother, sister, brother, waiting for me hand in hand.
Funeral services were held in the Christian church in Stockton on April 20, at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Robert Ball officiating.   A quartette Mrs. Alva Robinson, and Mrs. Lee Robinson, and McCauley, accompanied by Mrs. Caroline Albright, sang " Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and   " Sometime We'll Understand."   Pallbearers were E. E. Fisher, Forrest Stamper, Albert Cadoret, Everrett Vanhorn, Albert McC____, and Ralph Reeder.   Interment was at the Stockton Cemetery. (Article provided by Brenda Reeder)

5 Jan 1950 Plainville Times Teasley Dead
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Frank Teasley, former Rooks county resident. His body was brought here for burial from his home in Wilmot, South Dakota, where he died after a short illness.
Mr. Teasley was well known in Rooks county, having lived in the Codell community and also near Palco before moving to South Dakota.

James Franklin Teasley
James Franklin Teasley was born March 10, 1881 near Glasco, Kansas and Passed away December 31, 1949 at Milbank, South Dakota, at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 21 days, of a heart attack. His illness was of short duration. He was united in marriage to Minnie Ellen Drake on August 7, 1911, who preceded him in death, Feb. 20, 1920. To this union two sons were born. In 1926 he was united in marriage to Nada Owings who also preceded him in death in 1934. He leaves to morn his death, two sons, E. Teasley of Nampa, Idaho, and Verlin D. Teasley of Seattle, Wash. Three grandchildren of Seattle, Wash. one sister, Grout of Denver, Colo. one Brother, Teasley, of Natoma, Kans. a number of other relatives and a host of friends, both here in this community and in Wilmot, South Dakota. He will be remembered by those who knew him as a jolly person, with an optimistic attitude who tried to leave a bit of good cheer wherever he went. Before leaving Kansas he was a member of Church of God, west of Palco, Kansas. In South Dakota he attended the  Presbyterian church of Wilmot. Funerals services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Mosher Funeral Home with Rev. B. A. Hartnett of the Plainville Nazarene church officiating and burial was made in Shiloh cemetery east of Plainville.   Article provided by Ekey.

14 Apr 1949 Plainville Times Robert  Charles  Yeagy  died at the age of 29  on 6 Apr 1949.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.

16 Sep 1948 Plainville Times William Grant Groom
William Grant Groom, age 84 years,  Very interesting about their life as pioneers and about them coming to Kansas the same year they were married in a covered wagon and staking a claim four and one-half miles north of Plainville.     Article submitted by Doyle Ekey.

8 Jul 1948 Plainville Times Axelson died at the age of 68 on 28 June 1948.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information

3 June 1945 Portland, Oregon John " Jack" Hall,
Jack Hall Dies in Vets Hospital Spanish-American War Veteran of Kelso Dies in Portland Hospital.
John " Jack" Hall, prominent in Spanish-American War veterans circles, and a member of the " Last Man's Club" died at 1:28 yesterday afternoon in the Portland Veterans hospital, following a long illness. It was the third time in the past three years that he had been confined to that hospital. Hall came to Kelso from Colorado about 21 years ago, and served on the city council a term, as well as taking part in veterans activities. He was a past commander of George P. Millar camp No. 31, Spanish-American War veterans, and will be given a military burial at 11:00 tomorrow morning from Holman and Lutz mortuary, 14th and Sandy Boulevard, Portland. Interment will be in the veterans plot at Riverview cemetery, near Portland. The family residence is at 601 South Pacific avenue, where they moved after discontinuing farming on Mt. Brynton. Deceased leaves his widow, Mrs. Nellie Hall, Kelso, two sons, Kenneth and Addison, Kelso, a daughter, Clement, Nampa, Idaho a sister Mrs. Mary Newman, California three brothers, Charles, Nebraska William, Stockton, Kan. and Roy, West Virginia. Hall was born in Flemingsburg, KY 61 years ago, and served in the Spanish-American War with Company H. First Colorado Regiment, seeing active duty on the Philippines Islands. He was the third member of the " Last Man's (the article was cut off at this point).
John H. Hall was buried on June 4, 1945 at the age of 64. Section 121, Lot 49, Grave 1. Holman and Lutz Funeral Home. (Article provided by Gail McComb of Stockton)

Aft 7 Jun 1944 paper unknown Hall McComb Newman
Mary Hall McComb Newman, born at Flemingsburg, KY, June 21, 1881 died at age 62 years 11 months and 7 days.   One of 8 children.   Three brothers survive her.   Will of Stockton, Charles of Brewster Nebraska, of Milton, Florida.   Married to Cephas McComb October 2, 18989.   Had 4 children Cleo, Clifford, Eula Guthrie and Leon.   Husband died October 21, 1921.   Cleo died_______.   Married W. A. Newman of San Diego, Calif. on Oct 15, 1929.   Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:00 at the Christian church conducted by Rev. Charles Chandler and F. M. McDonald.   Buried at Survey.   Article provided by Gail McComb of Stockton.

23 Mar 1944 Plainville Times, Codell Items Minnie Ellen Drake
Minnie Ellen Drake was born near Plainville, March 27, 1889 and died at her home near Palco, Kansas, February 20, 1920 at 12:06 p. m. of bronchial pneumonia following the influenza. Aged 30 years 10 months and 24 days. She was married to James Franklin Teasley,  August 6, 1911. To this union were born two children, Maurice, age 7 and age 2 1/2 years. She leaves to mourn her loss a loving husband, two children, Father, Mother, three sisters, two brothers and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was a kind and loving wife, an indulgent mother and will be greatly missed from the home and by all who knew her.
At the age of 19, she was converted and united with the Codell Baptist church of which she was still a member at the time of her death. She was conscious up to the time of her death and talked with her family and relatives of things she wanted done and asked each one to meet her in heaven. She was fully prepared and ready to go when her Saviour called. Toward the last as the nurse was changing her position, she looked up and said, “Hurry, I must go to sleep” and breathed her last. It is so hard to give her up even though it be only for a little while. But we will not mourn as those who have no hope,m for we know our dear one is save in the arms of Jesus.
Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. T. H. Southall of Codell, Sunday February 22 at 2 p. m. from the text, Revelations 14:13, after which the body was laid to rest in Shiloh cemetery, northeast of Codell.   Article provided by Ekey.

March 1944 Plainville Times Bemis, Jr.. KILLED IN ACTION OVER ENGLAND
RALPH BEMIS, a Plainville High School graduate with the class of 1938, died in action over England, March 24, according to a war department message to his wife, the former Dorothy Kraus of Hays. Ralph Jr. was born on the Bemis farm on the Saline River at the northwest edge of what is now the Bemis Oil Field. He attended rural schools and Hays high, but when his parents purchased the Veverka Building, organized the Bemis Chevrolet Company, and moved to Plainville, Ralph Jr. transferred to the local high school and received his diploma here in May, 1938. He took college work at Salina Wesleyan and Kansas State College, Manhattan, enlisting in the Army Air Corps in June, 1942. Ralph’s air corp training began in January, 1943, and the following November he was given a pilot’s commission and given further training on a B-17. About two months ago his group was sent to England
Last July he was married to Dorothy Kraus of Hays. Mrs. Bemis has been living with her parents since Ralph went overseas.
Besides his wife, Ralph’s immediate relatives are his parents, MR. AND MRS. RALPH BEMIS and his brothers GUY and PERRY.
RALPH was a quiet, friendly boy who made friends wherever he was. His passing brings the horrors of this war closer to many, but closest of all to the bereaved family.
(He died in an air crash in England during World War II on March 24, 1944)

27 Jan 1944 Plainville Times Cora May (nee Overholser)  Reed
Mrs Amos R. Reed
Cora May Overholser, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Overholser, was born Feb. 28, 1893, northeast of Codell, and departed this life Jan. 18, 1944 at the age of 50 years, 10 months and 18 days. She grew to womanhood on the farm where she was born and attended the public school there. Later she taught several terms in the rural schools of the surrounding communities. On Oct. 22, 1917 she was united in marriage to Amos R. Reed Joplin, Mo., and they have spent their entire wedded live in the home community, except for the first one and one-half years which were spent in Missouri. They celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary in October, 1942. She gave her heart to Jesus on New Year’s eve 1908 and later in April, 1909, united with the Baptist Church at Codell where she was baptized and remained a member until her death. She always attended when possible to do so. She was always of a robust and strong physique until the malady which cost her life, undermined her health, until she could fight no longer even though all was done that medical skill or loving hands could do.
She leaves behind, her husband, Amos, a foster son, Eldon, both of whom she dearly loved her mother, Tulia Overholser, two sisters, Verda Simpson and Lura Ekey of Codell two brothers, of Nampa, Idaho, and Raymond of Codell several nieces and nephews (three of whom are in the armed forces) and numerous other relatives and friends.  She, with her husband and son, shared the joys and sorrows, trials and good times together, striving all the time to make their home a pleasant place in which to spend their passing years. No task was too great nor to small for her to try at any time to do her part for the family. She carried on her household duties until it was impossible for her to do so any longer. She never complained about her condition and expressed in words that she was ready to go whenever called to her heavenly home.
Her ambition was to be a true helpmate and mother, a kind neighbor, and friend to all. Every duty she tried hard to fulfill. During her last illness, she wrote the following:
The hard part is the parting with the ones I dearly love,
But I know I’ll be in heaven Dwelling there with God above.
Funeral services were held at the Codell Baptist church, Thursday afternoon, Jan. 20, 1944, at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. J. E. Dollar of Clay Center in charge. Interment was made in Shiloh cemetery.
She Is Just Away
I cannot say, and I will not say that she is dead--She is just away!
With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand she has wandered into an unknown land
And left us dreaming how very fair if needs must be, since she lingers there,
And you, O you, who the wildest yearn for the old-time step and the glad return,-
Think of her faring on, as dear in the love of there as the love of here.
Think of her still as the same, I say
She is not dead--She is just away!
by James Whitcomb Riley
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to each one, who helped so kindly during the illness and death of our dear one. For the words of comfort, the songs that were sung, and the beautiful flowers.   R. Reed and Eldon, Tulia Overholser and family.   Article provided by Ekey.

23 Oct 1941 Plainville Times William  A.  Hill at the age of 67  on 18 Oct 1941.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.

11 Nov 1937 Plainville Times Rufus  R.  Yeagy  died at the age of 77  on 4 Nov 1937.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.

9 Nov 1937 Plainville Times H. King Obituary
Julia H. King was born in Greenville, Tennessee, January 2, 1854 and departed this life at her home south of Codell, Kansas, November 9, 1937, at the age of 83 years, 9 months, and 23 days. When a small child she moved with her father, Rev. A. L. King and family to Rhea Co., Tennessee, where she resided until her marriage to Francis (Frank) A. Simpson, on August 6, 1874, who preceded her in death, October 5, 1925. In December of 1877, Mr. And Mrs. Simpson and infant son Arthur, moved from Tennessee to Ellis County, Kansas where she resided until her death. Mr. And Mrs. Simpson were the parents of seven children: Arthur, Victor deceased and Perry Clarence, and Pearl Cress. The children were reared and educated in the school near their home. Grandma Simpson, as she was known by all her friends and neighbors, was one of the early pioneers and endured all the hardships known to the early settlers. She was always ready to help anyone in trouble or distress riding horse-back many a mile to help a sick neighbor. When quite young she was converted and joined the Baptist Church, in latter years she changed her membership to the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She remained true to her Savior to the end. She leaves to mourn her passing, her sons: Simpson of Casper, Wyoming Simpson of Ten Sleep, Wyoming Perry and Clarence Simpson of Codell and a daughter, Hugh Cress of Neosha, Missouri 27 grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren one sister, Mrs. P. F. Mock of Plainville 4 half-sisters Mrs. Belle Stone of Bogue, Kansas Mrs. Fred Bemis of Hays, Kansas Mrs. Ernest Wells of Hawthorne, California besides a host of friends and other relatives.
(Mrs. Simpson is buried beside her husband in the Norman Cemetery, Ellis County KS)

After 1 Sep 1936 unknown paper Howard Bently VanHorn
Howard Bently Van Horn,was born Jan 28, 1859, and died at the home of his son Everett Sept. 1, 1936, age 77 years, seven months and four days. He was married Sept 16, 1886,to Martha Jones and to this union three daughters were born Alpha and Edna. This wife and Edna preceded him in death.     He moved to Kansas and in 1900 was united in marriage to Lula Reeder.   To this union two sons Forrest and Everett was born. His wife preceded him in death on June 12, 1930, and a step-daughter, Minnie Hazen in 1918. Since this time he has made his home with his sons.   He has been a member of the Stockton township board for a number of years.   He was a faithful member of the Elm Creek Church many years and united with the Christian church of Stockton in 1921.   Those who mourn his passing are, two daughters, Stanley of Cresbard, South Dakota Blanche Waterman,   of Northville, South Dakota, Two sons Forest and both of Stockton one step-daughter, M. Reeder of Los Angeles, Calif. Two step-sons, Ralph Reeder of Plainville, and Ray Reeder of Idaho Falls, Idaho 26 grand children and many Friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept.3, at the Christian church, with Rex A. Harmon in charge, assisted by C. E. Spalding. Interment was made in the Stockton Cemetery. Article provided by the VanHorn family.

April 1936 Plainville Times Jane King Barry
AGNES JANE KING was born March 30, 1879, at Turkville, (Ellis County), Kansas, the fourth child of (REV.)ALLEN L. AND LYDIA ELIZABETH WHITE MCCARROLL KING.
Married to W. A. BARRY of Downs, Kansas, January 1, 1902.
After her marriage, they lived in Downs about five years, then moved to the old home place at Turkville, Kansas, until the year 1911, when they moved to Codell. They ran a hardware store in Codell. After AGNES JANES’S death, W. A. BARRY went to Sunset Home in Concordia, Kansas, and remained there until his death, April 24, 1952.
She became a member of the Hays Baptist Church in the year 1894, later transferring membership to Turkville and Codell Churches.
Mother of two Children:    MR. WILLIAM EARL BARRY born July 17, 1904
FLORENCE ELIZABETH BARRY born November 2, 1912
Died on April 19, 1936 at 1 P. M. at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Hays, Kansas, where she had been taken from her home at Codell, Kansas, during her illness.
Cause of death: Influenza, Streptococci sore throat, complicated by Streptococci Septicemia and Streptococci Meningitis.
Interment Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, Kansas, after funeral services at the Codell Baptist Church, April 21, 1936.
Funeral Directors- Mosher and Roderick, Plainville, Kansas.

25 Jun 1936 Plainville Times Romanus  Thomas  Yeagy  died at the age of 78  on 16 Jun 1936.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.

After 26 Mar 1935 Idaho Falls Post Register, Idaho Falls, Bonneville Co. Idaho Nancy Alice Barnes Coldiron
Coldiron Funeral Conducted Friday
Rites for Nancy Alice Barnes Coldiron, 78, were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the McHan funeral chapel, the Rev. W. F. Pool of the First Christian church officiating.   Music for the services included two duets, " Lead Kindly Light" and " Rock of Ages" , sung by Mrs. Christabel Clark and Miss Veda Gaines, accompanied by Mrs. Homer Clark a solo, " Sometime We'll Understand" , sung by V. F. McHan, accompanied by Mrs. W. F. Nichol, and the prelude played by Mrs. Nichol.   Carrying the flowers were Mrs. Bertha Thomas, Mrs. Alice Forbush, Mrs. May Ball, Mrs. Sue Frampton, Mrs. Maggie Stumbo and Flitton, members of the F. O. E. auxiliary.   Pall bearers were Ray Reeder, Leslie Cottrell, William, Kenneth, and Reeder and John W. Adams.   The Rev.   Mr.   Pool's address was built around the theme, " Mother's Wisdom."   Mrs. Coldiron was born in St. Joseph, Mo., January 9, 1857.   She was married October 13, 1872, to John G. Coldiron and to this union was born 10 children, six of whom survive.   Her husband preceded her in death June 2, 1914, at Stockton, Kas.     Mr. and Mrs. Coldiron were pioneer of western Kansas.   At the age of 60 she came with her youngest son to Idaho and took up a homestead near Liddy Hot Springs where she lived for six years, later moving to Idaho Falls to make her home with her daughter, Ray Reeder, with whom she stayed until her death.   She joined the Christian church when 14 years old and had been an active worker all her life.   The following sons and daughters survive:   W. S. Coldiron of Columbus, Kas., Mrs. Olive Jones of Naponee, Neb., Ralph E. Coldiron of Yamhill, Ore., Mrs. Ray Reeder of Idaho Falls, Mrs. Maude Hopkins of Naponee, Neb., and Mrs. D. W. Adams of Kennewick, Wash. Seventeen grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren also survive.

Card of Thanks
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted during the illness and death of our beloved mother, also for the beautiful floral offerings.   Mrs. and Mrs. Ray Reeder and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Adams and family. Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Reeder and family.

21 Mar 1935 Plainville Times Warren  W.  Yeagy died at the age of 86  on 13 Mar 1935.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.

Aft 7 Jan 1935 unknown paper Leigh " Jerry Lee" Hall
J. L. Hall, son of and David Hall was born at Flemingsburg Ky., Dec 12, 1874, died in St. Anthony Hospital, at Hays, being 60 years and 26 days old.   Four brothers and one sister survive him.   Will of Stockton John of Kelso, Wash., Charlie of Sargent, Nebr. Roy, of Fairmont, West Virginia and Mary Newman of San Diego Calif.   The mother, father and one sister Lulu Vanhorn, preceded him in death.   Came to Rooks County with family April 30, 1883.   Married to Florence Maddy Sept. 30, 1902.   Had 5 children Burnett and Delmo of Wilmington, Calif., Robert Lee, who is a member of CCC camp at Seneca, Kans., Wakeene and Herman Wilson who died in infancy.   All were with him during his last illness but Delmo who was unable to be present.   Also a niece, Myrtle Reeder of Los Angeles, Calif., was raised in his home and was like an own daughter to him.   He moved to Lomita, Calif., in 1910, returned to Kansas June, 1930, at Wakeeney.   Funeral at Christian church in Stockton, Rex A. Harmon minister.   Article provided by Gail McComb.

22 Feb 1934 Plainville Times   Wilborn Jasper Overholser
Wilborn Jasper Overholser was born in Bradley Co. near Cleveland, Tenn., Feb 21, 1856 and departed this life at his home one mile east of Codell, Kansas, Feb. 15, 1934 at 1 P. M. at the age of 77 years, 11 months, 24 days.
When a small boy he moved with his mother, brother and two sisters, (His father having passed to the Great Beyond at the close of the civil war) from Tenn., to Edwardsville, Kansas, where they lived seven years then on to Lawrence, Kansas, where they resided 1 1-2 years, then proceeding westward in the pioneer style of covered wagons to Rooks County, where he homesteaded 8 miles east of Plainville in Corning Township. April 1. 1878 and he was the last remaining one of the colony of early settlers coming at that particular time to pass on and also the last of his immediate family. Being the eldest son he took the responsibility of caring for his mother which he did until her death in 1902.
On August 20, 1890, he was united in marriage to Mrs  Tulia B. Drake of Plainville, Kansas, and together they traveled down life’s pathway for over 43 years enduring the hardships of early times and prosperous times of later years, never complaining or giving up when times looked dark and dreary. To this Union was born 5 boys and 4 girls, Jesse, Roy  and another son all dying in infancy and one daughter Effie in April 1917. He spent 37 years of his life on his old homestead and in 1914 he purchased his present home and moved to it in 1915 where he spent the rest of his life.        When a young man he gave his heart to Jesus and later joined the Baptist church at Codell where he was still a member and always attended services until his health failed, up to the time of his death always performing by word and deed the things his Christ wanted him to do.
He leaves behind him his faithful, loving wife, 2 sons, and Raymond, 3 daughters, Cora Reed, Teasley and Lura Ekey who were all at his bedside and all reside near the home except Raymond, who lives at Asherville, Kansas. Twelve grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was a kind, loving and dutiful husband, father and grandfather, always thinking of the welfare of others granting their desires and wishes to the fullest extent of his ability. He loved his grandchildren and always greeted them with a simile and some kind of cheerful greeting, and will be sadly missed from the home, family circle and community. He was always of a healthy stature able to do a full days work until about six months ago when his health began to fail and all was done that medical aid could do but to no avail, and he continued to fail and about three weeks ago he became bedfast gradually growing weaker until the end came. Loving, faithful hand ministered unto him doing all they could but Our Father in Heaven knew best and relieved him of his suffering. He was a patient sufferer never murmuring, when he realized there was no help for him made the statement a few days before his death he would be crossing over.
It is hard to give up one we love so dear, but when Jesus gave the summons he went home to Glory as his race was run, his tasks were finished. He cannot come back to us but he can go to him for we know he will be waiting for us on that Bright and Happy Shore.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, 2:00 P.M. at the Baptist church in Codell by Pastor Rev. A. S. Gwinn and interment was made in the Shiloh cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
We take this means of expressing our heart felt thanks to all our relatives and friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father also for the beautiful.   Mrs W. J. Overholser and children.   Article submitted by Ekey.

20 Jul 1933 Plainville Times Martha Jane Overholser Collins
Martha Jane Overholser Collins died at the home of her son, Ora, at the age of 80 years 11 months and 16 days.  She left Tennessee with her mother when about 18 years old. Lived at Lawrence the Edwardsville for 7 years and came to Rooks County in 1878.  Several families traveled together in covered wagons.  They homesteaded in Twin Mound Township.  They moved to Plainville in 1914 where they resided until 2 1/2 years ago when they came to live with Ora.  She was a charter member of the Codell Baptist Church and a pioneer in the settlement of this country   Article submitted by Doyle Ekey.

30 Mar 1933 Rooks County Record Matilda Alifair (Allie) Coldiron Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B.   Coldiron was born May 11, 1870 near Morehead, Rowan County, KY and was departed this life March 22, 1933 in Stockton, being 62 yrs. 9 mos. and   11 days of age.  She lived in Kentucky until she came to Stockton, Kansas in 1897.
She married George Martin on July 23, 1902.  They had two children, Perle and The son Perle died in 1905 at age 4 months.   She leaves to mourn her husband and daughter, Mrs. Jessie Nelson (later Powers).   Article provided by Otto Coldiron of Florida.   See Next obituary.

Unknown date and paper Mrs. George Martin
Mrs. George Martin was a sister of Susan Hall.   She was born May 11, 1870, near Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky, died March 22, 1933.   She was married to George Martin July 23, 1902.   They had two children Perle and   The son Perle died January 11, 1905, age 4 months.   Sisters, Mrs. Emma Grooms of West Union, Ohio four brothers Charlie and Jess of Stout, Ohio, of Rome, KY., Byden near West Union, Ohio, and a half sister Julia Murphy of Armington, Ark.   Member of Methodist church.   Funeral services were held at M. E. church.   Rev. C. E. Spalding was minister.   Article provided by Gail McComb.   (Buried in the Stockton Cemetery).

After 27 Dec 1932 Rooks County Record  Jonathan W. Callender
Jonathan W. Callender, was born in Bradford, Luzern County, Penn., on November 2nd, 1845 and died at Stockton, Kansas, December 27, 1932. He was the third son of J. F. Callender
In 1856, his parents moved to Chicksaw County, Iowa, where as pioneers they did their part in the early development of that state. J. W., as he was known by his friends, was educated in Upper Iowa University, a Methodist Episcopal Institution of Fayette, Iowa. After completing his education he taught school for a number of years in Iowa, ten of these years serving as Superintendent of Schools at Elgin, Iowa. He also acted as assistant County Superintendent of Schools in that county. On December 18, 1873 he was married to Sarah E. Gardner and both he and his wife taught school for some years after their marriage.
He moved to Stockton, Kans. in 1878, where he has resided continuously till the date of his death. Mrs. Callender preceded him to the world beyond on October 18, 1913.
Mr. Callender was very prominent in business in his active years, and especially in the early history of Stockton and Rooks county. Many of the movements for the development and welfare of the town and country round about were given his earnest direction and help. For many rears he was a prominent merchant of Stockton. He held at times large real estate interests. He was one of the organizers of the Exchange Bank of Stockton, and was its president for a period of time in its early history. He bought the lots on which the Stockton National Bank now stands and built the building now used as a banking house.
He served as Clerk of the District Court of Rooks county from 1881 to 1884, and held other important offices in the town and county, and was for years after he had retired from business Trustee of Stockton township. He was a charter member of Newahcuba Lodge No. 189 A. f. & A. M., Stockton: Solomon Valley Chapter No. 81 R. A. M. and the Order of the Eastern Star, and was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and the Rebekahs. Many years ago he united with the Congregational church and until failing health prevented was a constant attendant upon its Sunday school and worship services.
Mr. and Mrs. Callender had no children of their own, but they loved children, and years ago a niece, Callender lived with them, and later they adopted a girl, now Marguerite Burke, who has been staying with Mr. Callender and taking care of him for the past two years. One brother, Dr. W. B. Callender, came to Stockton after J. W. had been here for a number of years and was for many years a prominent physician, dying in February, 1919. He is survived by one brother, M. Callender of Clarion, Iowa, and his foster daughter,
This in brief is the story of the live of this friend and Neighbor, in whose memory many will ever cherish. He was permitted to live beyond the average years of man. He had witnessed the pioneer days and growth of two great stated. He had his part, and all was well. Wife, brothers and sisters preceded his beyond the shadows. for years he journeyed on alone to that horizon where the dusk is waiting for the night. He has left his community and friends the greatest heritage that man can bestow--the record of a long, good and wholesome life, and that of an honorable and useful citizen. He will be missed.
The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at the Congregational church, with Rev. Gonzales, the pastor, in charge. Interment was in the Stockton cemetery.
The various organizations of which he was a member were present and the Masonic Lodge had charge of the services at the grave.
Accompanied Nancy (Tipton) Gardner's body from Stockton, KA to West Union,  Iowa for funeral at DR Fullers home.     Article provided by Don Gardner.

after 1 Aug 1932 unknown paper Mabel Maye Coonrod
Mabel Maye COONROD was born in Ada, Minnesota, May 6, 1900 and passed away at the Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA, Aug 1, 1932, aged thirty-two years, two months and 25 days. When two years old moved with her parents to Mahaska, KS and spent the remainder of their girlhood days here, where she made many friends. She graduated from the Mahaska High School with the class of 1919, after which she taught a term of school near Plainville, KS. She united in marriage to Richard ODGERS of Haddam, KS in 1922. Her first three years of married life were spent in Haddam, after which they moved to California. She is survived by her husband, her father A. B. COONROD, two brothers, Elmer Rea Heights, SD and Lee of Oakdale, NE. Her mother preceded her in death nineteen years ago. Maye was baptized and united with the Presbyterian church in 1913 at the age of 13. Mr. and Mrs Odgers spent ten years of a very happy wedded life. Mrs. ODGERS was of a cheerful disposition which won for her many friends during her short life time. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at Mahaska and the remains were laid to rest in the Mahaska cemetery.

31 Mar 1932 Plainville Times Hannah Matilda Overholser
Hannah Matilda Overholser was born March 31, 1854, in Bradley Co., Cleveland, Tenn. Departed this life March 25, 1932 at the home of her daughter, W. T. Weaverling.
She was united in marriage to Sebastian C. Winters, Jan 29, 1878, at Edwardsville, Kansas. They moved to Rooks Co. in March of the same year and homesteaded the place where she spent the last few months of her live, 5 miles east and one south of Plainville, Kansas.
Mr. and Mrs. Winters endured the hardships of the early days with courage and fortitude.
To this union 7 children were born. Her husband preceded her in death in 1914 and one son, Winters in 1923.
She leaves to mourn her departure 3 daughters and 3 sons: Mrs. Etta Weaverling, Codell, Kansas Mrs. Francis Hoskins, Codell, Kansas Mrs. Dora Smith, Codell, Kansas Willard Winters Plainville, Kansas Winters, Salina, Kansas Emery Winters, Denver, Colorado One sister, Mrs. J. A. Collins, one brother, W. J. Overholser and other relatives and a host of friends.
All of her children except one son, Winters of Denver were present during her last illness.
At an early age she united with the Baptist church of Codell, Kansas and lived a consistent member until moving to Plainville. After which she transferred her membership to the M. E. Church. She remained a devout Christian, always living in the love of God. She leaves behind her many tender memories that will be cherished by her children and all who knew her.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Courter of Palco, Kansas, assisted by Gwinn of Codell. The pall bearers were her grandsons, and Eber Winters, Hoskins, and Olen Weaverling.
She was laid to rest in the Plainville Cemetery by the side of her husband.
“Time was I dreamed that my soul’s content must lie in the thing I own,
But little I knew what “precious” meant when I fancied it brick and stone.
The joys I have had for a little while Would they were mine today
The sound of her voice, and the light of her smile given and taken away
An this I have learned by the silent  grave and the tears I‘ve had to weep
The precious joys are not those we save But the one we cannot keep.
We wish to express our sincere thanks to all who so kindly assisted during the illness and death of our beloved mother.    The Children.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

After 9 Oct. 1931 Plainville Times Alfred Frank Stone
ALFRED FRANK STONE born, March 4, 1855 Cataragas County, New York, died October 9, 1931, aged 76 years, 7 months, 5 days.
Mr. Stone was one of a family of eight of which only one remains, MRS. GEORGE RUFFNER, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Married, June 14, 1885 to CORA (AMANDA CORA ANN) KING, who preceded him in death twenty three years ago, October 31, 1908. To this union were born eleven children, two dying in infancy. (WALTER ERNEST STONE died January 27, 1887 and NELLIE STONE died April 15, 1905)
He married MRS. L. B. (LUCINDA BELLE KING) BRUMITT, January 12, 1913 at Plainville, Kansas.
He is survived by his wife, (LUCINDA) BELLE STONE, a sister, MRS. GEO. RUFFNER, Wichita Falls, Texas, nine children, LEWIS of Ellinwood, Kansas, CLAUDE of Plainville, Kansas, of Palco, Kansas, EDWIN of Topeka, Kansas, MRS. EVA MCCARTER of Topeka, Kansas, MRS. ANNABELLE ROGERS of Lawrence, Kansas, MRS. KATE KOLACNY, Goodland, Kansas, MRS. RUTH BOYS a step- daughter, Densmore, Kansas twenty-eight grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Mr. Stone was born in New York state, but moved with his parents to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he spent his childhood and later spent some time at Lee Summit, Mo. When a young man in the early twenties he with a brother and two other young men, drove cattle from Missouri to western Kansas settling in the Turkville (Ellis County) vicinity on the Saline river.
After marrying, he and his wife took a homestead on the Saline where he lived until he moved to Plainville nine years ago.
Mr. Stone was converted while a young man and when the Turkville Baptist Church was organized he was a charter member and an ordained deacon. Mr. Stone’s membership was always in the Turkville church. He attended the Christian Church since moving to Plainville.
Only a few days before his death he asked that the verse John 11:22 be read to him. " But I know, that even now whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it to thee." This verse with many others was on the fan which he used during his last illness.
He possessed the Christian virtues of Knowledge, Temperance, Patience, Godliness, and Brotherly Kindness.
Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church at Codell, Kansas, Sunday, 2:00 P. M. October 11, 1931, conducted by A. S. Gwinn, with interment in the Turkville (Norman Cemetery) Cemetery. (South of Codell, KS)

19 Mar 1931 Plainville Times John G. Axelson died at the age of 58 on 15 Mar 1931.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.

Aft. 12 Jun 1930 Unknown Paper Mrs. Howard Bently Van Horn
Mrs. Howard Bently Van Horn (Lula Paine Hall Reeder VanHorn) - Born February 24, 1870 obituary Lulu P. Hall was born at Flemingsburg, Kentucky February 24, 1870.   She passed to the world beyond on June 12, 1930, aged 60 years, three month and nine days. She came to Rooks County in 1882 and resided here until her death.   In June 1884 she was married to Sherman Reeder.   To this union four children were born, one daughter, having preceded her mother in death.   The other 3 are Miss Myrtle, Ray and Ralph.   In June 1898, her husband died.   In 1901 she was united in marriage to H. B. Vanhorn to this union was born two sons Forrest and Everett.   Thirty-seven years ago she became a member of the Christian Church at Stockton of which she was a member at the time of her death.   For several years she was a nurse and is held in high esteem by those to which she administered. She had been in failing health for several years.   Three weeks ago she was taken to her bed from which she never arose.   She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, H. B. Vanhorn of Stockton, the five children Miss Myrtle Reeder of Los Angeles, California Ray T. Reeder of Idaho Falls, Idaho Ralph L. Reeder of Plainville B. Vanhorn of Detroit, Michigan Everett D. Vanhorn of Stockton one sister Mrs. W. A. Newman of San Diego, California, and five brothers Hall of Kelso, Washington, Hall of Los Angeles, California Charley Hall of Hazard, Nebraska Roy Hall of Pennsylvania, and Will Hall of Stockton.   She leaves 13 grandchildren and a host of friends and neighbors that have known and loved her through the years.   Funeral services were held from the Christian Church, Sunday afternoon, Rev. C. E. Knoles, the pastor, speaking words of comfort to the bereaved ones. Her four sons, and two grandsons Duane and Dwight Hazen rendered final services as pall bearers.   Burial was made in Stockton Cemetery.   This article was provided by Dr. & Mrs. Bill Korb of Stockton.

23 Jan 1930 Plainville Times Benjamin F. Hill at the age of 54 on 24 Dec 1929.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.

After 7 Aug 1929 unknown paper Infant Son Ekey
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Ekey was born on August 6, 1929 and went to dwell with Jesus at 5 a. m. on August 7th after making only a brief stay of 25 hours with his parents.
Brief services were held at the home at 3 o’clock on the afternoon of August 7, conducted by Rev Gwinn pastor of the Codell Baptist Church and the tiny form was laid to rest in the Shiloh Cemetery.
Our precious babe from us is gone
A voice we longed to hear
But we know thou art with Jesus
And will always linger near.
CARD OF THANKS
We sincerely thank our relatives  and friends who so kindly assisted us in the loss of our darling baby, also for the beautiful floral offerings. and Mrs. Emery Ekey.   provided by Doyle Ekey.

Aft. 2 Apr 1929 unknown paper Mrs. H. G. Reeder
Anna Bell Sears was born in Illinois, December 19, 1859 and departed this life at the family home, near Stockton, Tuesday, April 2, 1929, aged 71 years, 5 months and 13 days.   In 1869, she moved to St. Louis and came to Kansas in 1879.   She was married to Hudson G. Reeder on October 22, 1879.   To this union six children were born, three girls and three boys.   The eldest daughter passed to her reward in 1904.   One daughter Mrs. P. M. Reeves lives in California, and the other, Mrs. B. F. Gager, in Stockton.   One son, Claude lives in Missouri, and the other two, George and Guy are in Stockton.
She leaves to morn her departure the husband, five children, sixteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren and other relatives.
The deceased accepted Christ in 1879 and was a faithful worker until death called her.   She was an active and faithful W. C. T. U. worker for many years.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. G. Hollowell, pastor of the Christian church at Plainville, Kans., in the Stockton church on Wednesday afternoon.   Article provided by Wanda Vanhorn Sammons.

April 24,1929, Plainville Times Victor Simpson
A large company of relatives and friends met at the Turkville Baptist Church (Ellis County) Sunday afternoon to pay the last tribute of respect to Victor Simpson, who passed away April 24,1929, at the Larned Hospital. Services at the church were conducted by Rev. Gwinn of Codell and interment was made in the Turkville (Norman Cemetery) Cemetery at which place the A.F.A.M. of Codell, of which he was a member, took charge of the services. The following is a few short notes on his life:
Victor Hugo Simpson was born at Turkville, Kansas, February 19, 1878 and departed this life at Larned, Kansas, on April 24, 1929 at the age of 51 years, 2 months, and 6 days. He leaves in sadness for his going his mother, Mrs. Julia Simpson of Turkville, Kansas, five brothers, and Bert of Casper, Wyoming and Clarence of Turkville, Kansas and one sister, Mr. Hugh Cress of Turkville, Kansas and a host of other relatives and friends. His death was a shock to every one as he was only ill a very short time. will be remembered by his kind helpful disposition. He was always willing to help those who needed help and service, and was especially watchful and careful of the comforts of his aged mother, who will miss him most. He united with the M. E. Church about 15 years ago while in Chicago but never affiliated himself with any church organization in his home community. In his going the community has lost a kind, cheerful neighbor and friend.

10 Jan 1929 Plainville Times Ruby Jane Clements died at the age of two weeks on 8 Jan 1929.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.

after 8 Nov 1928 unknown paper James Johnson
James JOHNSON, 1305 Calhoun passed away Thursday afternoon as a result of a heart attack suffered while loading kindling on a truck at the rear of the Guthrie Funeral home. His age was fifty-eight years, five months and twenty-nine days. JOHNSON had resided in Marysville for the past three years, coming here from Rooks County, Kans. He was born in Louisa County, IA., May 9, 1870. His early life was spent in Iowa, and he came to Kansas with his parents in 1887, locating in Rooks County. He married August 23, 1899, to Alfretta WHALEY, a sister of G. A. STEWART, 1018 Broadway, who preceded him in death June 10, 1928. Nine children were born to this union, one son dying in infancy. those who survived are: Mrs. Georgia WILLIAMS, Cedaredge, Colo., Elizabeth MEDENDORF Frances MILLER, Grover Robert of Woodston, Kans Wm. of Mount Clemens, Mich. and May and Robert of Marysville his sister, Mrs. A. L. RATHBUN and a brother, George F. JOHNSON of Simpson, Kans. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the G. A. Stewart home. Interment was made in the Marysville Cemetery.

18 Oct 1928 Plainville Times Charles  A.  Hill died at the age of 58 on 3 Oct 1928.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.

after 10 Jun 1928 unknown paper Mrs. James Johnson
Mrs. James JOHNSON passed away Sunday morning at 6:40 O’clock at the home of her sister, Mrs. G. A. STEWART, 1018 Broadway, aged 45 years, six months and five days. Her health resulted from heart trouble, with which she had suffered about seven years. Mrs. Johnson was, before her marriage on August 25, 1898, Mabel Alfretta WHALEY. She was born Dec 5, 1882 in Brown County, near Hiawatha. When she was twelve years old she moved with her parents to Rooks County. She resided there until coming to Marysville about four years ago. She was a member of Friends Church. Mrs. JOHNSON is survived by her husband, James A. JOHNSON, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. WHALEY of Clovis, New Mexico, four sisters, and one brother, Mrs. Myrtle MILLER, William WHALEY of Woodston, Kansas, Mrs. Edna LUDWICK, Clovis, N. M., Mrs. Gladys HARDY, Albuquerque, N.M., Mrs. Minnie STEWART Marysville, and eight children, Mrs. Elizabeth MEDENDORP Frances MILLER, Grover and Robert JOHNSON of Woodston, Kansas, Mrs. Georgia WILLIAMS of Cedaredge, Colo. , William JOHNSON of Mount Clemens, Mich., Ruth and Mae JOHNSON at home. She is also survived by six grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. Hites preaching the sermon. Interment was made in the Marysville City Cemetery.

23 Dec 1926 Plainville Times Elizab  (nee Shumard)  Edson  Buch  Foster  died at the age of 76 on 16 Dec 1926.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.   See obituary below.

23  Dec  1926  Plainville  Times  A. Shumard
Elizabeth A. Shumard was born in Monroe County, Ohio, June 2, 1850 and departed this life at the home of her daughter W. J. Overholser of Codell, Kansas, December 16, 1926, age 76 years, 6 months, 15 days. In 1855 she moved with her parents to Harrison Co., Mo., where she grew to womanhood.
On Jan 3rd, 1872 she was united in marriage to Alonzo Edson and to this union one daughter was born.   In 1877 they moved to Rooks county, Kansas and homesteaded in Plainville Township being among the pioneer settlers enduring the hardships of the early days where they lived until the time of his death.   She has continually lived in or near Plainville ever since until the past year when she has been at the home of her daughter.   In Oct. 1890 she was united in marriage to John Buchheister who also preceded her in death.   In Dec. 1890 she was united in marriage to J. R. Foster who also preceded her.   She was converted at the age of 10 years and united with the Methodist Episcopal church of which she was a faithful member until death never tiring of heeding the call of her Master and often expressing her willingness and readiness to go when the call should come.   She was a charter member of the Plainville Rebekah Lodge No. 490.
She leaves to mourn her departure a daughter, Tulia Overholser of Codell, a step son, Albert Buchheister of Plainville a brother Shumard of Bethany, Mo., several grandchildren and great grandchildren besides a host of relatives and friends.
Tis hard to part with one we love so dear but we know she as gone to dwell in a better world beyond and will be there to met us in realms of glory.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Plainville, Saturday at 2 p.m. A large attendance of old time neighbors and associations showed their appreciation for the life devoted to the church, the lodge and the community.
Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our heart felt thinks to our friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our dear mother and grandmother. Also for the beautiful floral offerings.    Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Overholser and children.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

Oct. 5, 1925 Plainville Times (Francis)Frank A. Simpson was born September 22, 1849 near Knoxville, Tennessee. He was united in marriage to Julia H. King on August 17, 1874. To this union seven children were born all of whom survive him. Arthur, and Pearl They moved to Kansas in 1877 where he lived until his death October 5, 1925. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. B. Parker of Codell. Text-James 4:14. The remains were buried in the Turkville (Norman Cemetery) Cemetery, (Ellis County KS)

After 26 Apr 1924 unknown paper Mrs. Susan S. Hall
Susan S., daughter of Jess and Vina Coldiron, began her earthly pilgrimage at Harlan County, Kentucky, May 20, 1851, which extended through a period of 72 years, 11 months, and 6 days. She grew to womanhood in the county of her birth and was united in marriage to David Hall in the year 1869. To this union eight children were born six sons and two daughters, all of which survive to morn the going of a devoted mother. Soon after their marriage they moved to Flemingsburg, at which place they resided until the year 1883, when the family came to Kansas, locating in the Elm Creek neighborhood which was their place of continuous residence until the death of Mr. Hall which occurred 21 years ago. Since his demise she has made her home with her children. Being one of the pioneer families of this section, they were beset with many handicaps, passed through many trying ordeals, endured many hardships, made numerous sacrifices and suffered much privation common to frontier life, but through their steadfastness they succeeded in rearing a noble family and have made a worthy contribution to the development of this section of the state. The deceased has been in a state of failing health for a long period of time, but more especially during the last three months when the affliction caused the body to weaken very rapidly. All was done that loving and loyal service could do in connection with medical skill with the hope of staying the power of the malay and restoring the body to health again, but all efforts failed, and she quietly and peacefully passed on to her reward in the early morning of April 26, 1924, her demise occurring at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lula Vanhorn in Stockton. She was a very patient sufferer, always radiating a spirit of cheerfulness which has been characteristic of her entire life. She obeyed the gospel in early youth, uniting with the Christian church, and was a faithful follower of her Master all along the journey of life, coming to the close with that assurance and hope that gives one faith to live and courage to die. Those who are most heart stricken over the loss we have all sustained are the children, VanHorn and Will of Stockton Lee of Lomita, California of Kelso, Washington Charles of Hazard, Nebraska Mary McComb of Woodston and Roy whose present location is unknown 21 grand-children three sisters-Mrs. Geo. Martin of Stockton Mrs. Emma Groom of Alliance, Ohio, another sister residing in Kentucky four brothers-one a resident of Iowa and the other three having residence in Kentucky also a number of other relatives and many friends who have enjoyed and appreciated the influence of her cheerful and radiant life, and who morn and sympathize with the bereft. Funeral services were held from the Main Street Church on Sunday afternoon, April 27, at 2:30, conducted by F. M. McDonald assisted by Laura Craig, Bessie Graham, E. F. Vallette, McCauley and Zorz Vallette who furnished the funeral music. The mortal remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Stockton Cemetery. Article provided by Gail McComb of Stockton.

14 Feb 1924 Plainville Times Harry  Hill  died at the age of 64  on 9 Feb 1924.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.

1 Feb 1923 Plainville Times R. Foster died at the age of 87  on 25 Jan 1923.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.   See next obituary.

1  Feb  1923  Plainville Times Judson R. Foster
Death of R. Foster
Judson R. Foster was born September 14 1835 and departed this life at the Odd Fellow’s Home at Manhattan, Kansas, January 25 1923, aged 87 years, 4 months and 12 days.
On November 15, 1859, he was married to Mellorice E. Rupert of Havana, Illinois. To this union were born three sons: Orren William who preceded his father J. of Stella, Washington Luther J. of Reedville, Oregon who could not be present at the funeral.
On August 3 1901, the wife and mother died. On December 10, 1902, he was again united in marriage to Elizabeth A. Buchheister who still survives him.
The funeral was conducted at the home. A very large crowd was in attendance. The order of I. O. O. F. had the services in charge. The services were beautiful and very fitting. Williams read the obituary. The music was of the very best, by the quartette of the M. E. Church. The funeral oration was by Morton Miller pastor of the M. E. Church. The interment was in the Plainville Cemetery.

Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks to the I. O. O.  F. and Rebekah Lodges and our may friends for their kindness to us during our sad bereavement. Also for the beautiful floral offerings.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey

18 Jan 1923 Natoma Independent, Natoma, Osborne County, Kansas Rufus W. Hoskins
Rufus W. Hoskins was born February 26 1861 in Henry County, Iowa, lived there until abut grown, moved with his parents to Rooks County, Kansas in the fall of 1878. He was united in matrimony with Isabel E. Overholser on Oct. 22, 1885. To this union was born six boys and four girls who all survive him. Namely, Arthur J. Hoskins of Natoma, Kansas Elsie V. Kelsay of Gunsight, Texas M. Case of Waldo, Kansas E. Blaine Hoskins of Codell, Kansas Alta P. Bedell of Covington, Oklahoma E. Hoskins of Poyen, Arkansas Willis J. Hoskins of Cheyenne, Wyoming George R. Hoskins of Waldo, Kansas Edna M. Smith of Eastland, Texas Lloyd E. Hoskins of Natoma, Kansas. All the family were here at the funeral except one son, John E. of Arkansas.
He was in the mercantile business at Old Motor, Kansas in 1888. Later moved his family and store to what is now Natoma. He then moved to Oklahoma and took a claim at that place. He was also surveyor at that place. Later, he moved to Arkansas and after some years he moved back to Kansas, since which time he has lived in different states. Last year he went to California, following the carpenter trade there over a year until he broke down and then they moved back to Natoma. He was converted in 1916 in a Pentecostal meeting at Gifford, Arkansas and soon received the baptism of the Holy Ghost as in Acts 2:4. He continued in the faith until the time of his death which occurred at Natoma, Kansas on January 19, 1923. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a. m . Saturday, January 13 at the Holiness church in Natoma by Rev. Patterson, assisted by Elder F. M. Lundy, following which interment was made in West Corning cemetery (Shiloh) north-east of Codell.
Elsewhere in this issue will be found a poem entitled “Five Minutes After I Die,” written by the deceased not many months ago and which it appeared he did not wish to be found until after his death.  Following is a short article written by him about that time also:

Dear Reader,
God loves you. Christ died for you and you can be saved just now as you are. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved” Acts 16:31. Jesus said, “Him that cometh unto me, I will in no wise cast out.” John 6:37. Dear Friend, close in with God’s offered mercy and accept Jesus as your personal Savior before it is too late. Lift up your heart to God in prayer ask Him to forgive all your sins for Jesus’ sake. Confess Jesus before men as your Savior. Do it now, for “Behold now is the accepted time, behold now is the day of salvation.” 2nd Cor. 6:2 ---By R. W. H.

Card of Thanks
We, the family and relatives of the late Rufus W. Hoskins desire to express our thanks and appreciation to all who aided and assisted during the sickness and at the death of our dear one.  Hoskins and other Relatives.
(The following poem was written only a few months ago by the late Rufus W. Hoskins who obituary appears in this issue. He laid no claim to being a poet, but this certainly shows ability along that line. It was evidently meant to be discovered after his death, although found by his wife among his effects prior to that event - Ed)
FIVE MINUTES AFTER I DIE
Loved ones will weep o’er my silent face,
Dear ones will clasp me in sad embrace,
Shadows and darkness will fill the place,
Five minutes after I die.
Faces that sorrow I will not see,
Voices that murmur will not reach me,
But where, oh where, will my spirit be,
Five minutes after I die.
Here I have rested and roved and ranged,
Here I have cherished and grown estrange,
There and then it will all be changed,
Five minutes after I die.
Naught to repair the good I lack,
Fixed to the goal of my chosen track,
No room to repent: no turning back,
Five minutes after I die.
Now I can stifle convictions stirred,
Now I can silence the voice oft heard,
Then the fulfillment of God’s sure word,
Five minutes after I die.
Mated for aye with my chosen throng,
Long is eternity, O, so long
Then woe is me if my soul be wrong,
Five minutes after I die.
Oh, what foolhardy the word but true,
Passing the Savior with death in view,
Doing a deed I can ne’er undo,
Five minutes after I die.
If I am flinging a fortune away,
If I am wasting salvations’s day,
“Just is my sentence” my soul shall say,
Five minutes after I die.
Thanks be to Jesus for pardon free,
He paid my debt on Mount Calvary’s tree,
Paradise gates will enfold even me,
Five minutes after I die.
O marvelous grace that has rescued me,
O joyous moment when Jesus I see,
O happy day when with Him I’ll be,
Five minutes after I die.
  --By Rufus W. Hoskins
  Article provided by Ekey.

17 Aug 1922 Plainville Times Clara  Fayette  (nee  High)  Yeagy  died at the age of 68  on 10  Aug  1922.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.

2 Feb 1922 Plainville Times (nee Purfeerst) Yeagy died at the age of 66  on 24 Jan 1922.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.

19 Dec 1918 Plainville Times Alice (nee Perry) Hill died at the age of 35 on 23 Nov 1918.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.

25 Apr 1918 Plainville Times Henry Overholtzer
Henry Overholtzer, one of the pioneer and most successful farmers of southern Rooks county, died at his home in Plainville about three o’clock last Sunday,  April 21st. Had he lived until Tuesday, the day of his funeral, he would have been 58 years old.
The funeral was held Tuesday, April 23rd, in the Christian church at Plainville, conducted by the Rev. Ira Stevens of the Nazarene church assisted by Rev. T. V. Hubbell.
Before going to the church, a short service was held at the house consisting of song, scripture reading and prayer.
The singing at the church was furnished by the M. E. quartette.
The body was laid to rest in the Shiloh cemetery, but the side of his son, Burna Earl.
Mr. Overholtzer was born in Cleveland, Tennessee, April 23, 1860. He moved to Lawrence, Kansas, in the month of April, 1870. In 1871 he moved to Edwardsville, Kansas, and in 1878 to Rooks county.
In the year 1883, he was united in marriage to Belle Hoskins. To this union were born three children: Burna Earl, who preceded him, Melva Stagner and Edna Mills, who reside at this place.
In his early life he was converted and united with the Christian church at Edwardsville, Kansas. Later united with the Baptist church at Codell and remained a member of this church until his death.
He leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife, two daughters: Mrs. Will Stagner and Mrs. C. H. Mills: one brother, Overholtzer of Codell two sisters John Collins and Mrs. S. C. Winters of this city. Also three granddaughters of who he was very fond and many relatives.
Mr. Overholtzer had always apparently been rugged until abut a year ago. For the past three months or more had been confined to his home. He had a host of friends who will greatly miss him. The sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved family and relatives.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

19 April 1917 The Plainville Times Effie Overholser
Effie Overholser died Thursday, April 12, 1917 at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Overholser who lived just east of Codell. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Baptist church in Codell conducted by her pastor D. J. Miller, assisted by T. J. Nixon, pastor of the M. E. church at Natoma. Rev. Miller took for his text Job 16: 22. The regular church choir furnished the music. The Rebekah lodge, of which she was a member, attended in a body. Beautiful floral offerings were placed on the casket by the church and lodge.  The funeral was the largest in the history of Codell. It took 45 minutes to view the remains.
Effie Viola Overholser was born in Corning township, May 9, 1896 and departed this life at her home in Paradise township on April 12, 1917 at 1:45 p. m. of acute disease, age 20 years 11 months and 3 days.  She was converted and jointed the Baptist church in Codell in the fall of 1910 of which she was still a member at the time of her death.  She lived a true Christian life and was always sunny and cheerful and one who bore her suffering without a murmur.
Besides a loving father and mother she leaves to mourn her loss a grand-mother, four sisters and two brothers besides a host of friends and relatives. All the family were at her bedside during her last hours
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness to us during the recent illness and death of our dear daughter and sister also the church and Rebekah lodge for their beautiful floral offering.
W. J. Overholser and family
Mrs. Minnie Teasley.  Article submitted by Doyle Ekey.

18 Nov 1915 Plainville Times Nancy Alice Overholser Danner
Nancy Alice Overholser Danner, oldest child of W. F. and S. C. Overholser, was born April 19 1879. Died at her home in Fairport, Kansas of appendicitis, November 1, 1915, age 36 years, six months and 4 days.
When about seventeen years old she was converted and united with the Baptist church at Codell, Kansas.  November 14, 1897, she was married to Danner, who about four years later lost his life while digging a well. Later she was married to S. O Danner, a nephew to the first husband. Three children were born of the first marriage, two of which survive the mother, the other dying in infancy. Of the latter union there are three children, two boys and one girl, who with the father are left to fight the battles of life alone. She was never of a robust constitution but did her work with a patience attained by few. She was a devoted Christian. A kind and affectionate and patient companion and mother. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. D. J. Miller, pastor of the Codell Baptist church at Shiloh Monday, November 15, 1915, and the body laid to rest in the Corning cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We take this means to thank each and everyone who so kindly aided every way possible during the sickness and death of our companion and daughter. Thurston, others unreadable.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey

6 Aug 1914 Plainville Times (nee  Peas)  Foster  died at the age of 79 on 30  Jul  1914.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.

4 Jun 1914 Stockton Review   Coldiron
Died Suddenly
Word was received here Tuesday, stating that Coldiron of Greenfield Township had died very suddenly, caused by a clot on the brain.   He had not been in good health for some time past but on the day of his death he was feeling as well as usual and had gone over to his neighbors William Campbell's for a visit and while there took suddenly worse and died within a short time.   The funeral services were held this afternoon at the Main Street church in this city, conducted by Rev. Eli Walker and the remains were laid to rest in the Stockton Cemetery.   Mr. Coldiron was one of the old timers in Rooks County and has seen the hardships of the early life in the west.   Of late he has been taking life much easier and while he has lived on the farm his sons have been doing most of the farming.   His many friends extend their sympathy to the bereaved wife and children.   Article provided by Gail McComb of Stockton.

5 Mar 1914 Plainville Times C. Winters
Sebastian C. Winters was born in Luzern County, Pennsylvania, August 31, 1844, and departed this life at his home in Plainville, Kansas, March 3 1914. Being at the time of his death 69 years 6 months and 3 days.
At the age of 8 years he moved with his parents to Scranton, Illinois. After a short time there he went to Lancaster, Missouri, at which place he enlisted in the Civil War. After the war he moved to Wyandotte County, Kansas, where he was united in marriage to H. M. Overholser, January 29 1878. They moved to Rooks County, Kansas in March of the same year. To this union seven children were born all of which are living: Mrs. Etta Weaverling, Mrs. Francis Hoskins and Dora Smith, of Codell, Kansas Bert Winters, and Willard Winters of Plainville, Kansas, Edd Winters of Salina, Kansas and Emery Winters of Grand Junction, Colorado. All were present at the time of his death, except Emery who could not come.
Besides the wife and children, the departed one leaves one brother and two sisters and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
One brother Lon Winters of Portis, Kansas, and sisters Francis Murry of Edon, Idaho, and Mrs. Mollie Lewis of Grand Island, Nebraska. Mr. Winters joined the Baptist Church at Codell, Kansas about fifteen years ago, of which he was still a member when he died.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

After 18 Oct 1913 Rooks County Record   Sarah E. Callender
Passing of Mrs. Callender
On Tuesday morning at 5:30 there passed from this community to another __ity one of our " best" citizens. After two weeks of the most intense sufferings that come to mortals her brave spirit departed, leaving a large number of sorrowing friends to mourn the loss of her whose life seemed so necessary.
The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the Congregational church, and a large gathering of old and young paid their last tributes. As a special mark of respect the public schools were closed and the pupils marched with their teachers to the church and the cemetery.
The Woman's Relief Corps, Eastern Star, Royal Neighbors and Daughters of Rebekah, to which orders the deceased belonged, the Sorosis and Twentieth Century Clubs, marched in a body to the church. On the bier were beautiful floral gifts from the Cong'l Ladies Aid Society, Woman's Relief Corps, Royal Neighbors, Eastern Star, Sorosis and near friends.
Several musical selections were rendered by the quartet composed of Mrs. J. L. Foster, Miss Chipman, C. McKinnis and E. L. Williams, one of them being Tennyson's beautiful poem, " Crossing the Bar." Mrs. E. J. Williams also sang, " Only Remembered by What I Have Done."
The sermon by Rev. Buck was a review of the life of Mrs. Callender, its value to the community, and an inspiring appeal to his hearers for the life of service. He was assisted by Rev. Snyder of the M. E. church and Rev. Hall of Lincoln.
She was a woman of strong moral fibre and vigorous mentality, and was ever ready to perform whatever duty came to hand, public or private, with an earnest devotion to what she thought was right. She was a member of several societies, of religious, patriotic, social and educational aims, and in all she showed such interest and enthusiasm that she was called to fill the highest positions without self-seeking, her only motive being service. She served on the Stockton school board for twelve consecutive years, giving much time and thought to the management of our educational institutions. As her chronic ailments grew more burdensome she gradually gave up her outside activities, withdrawing from clubs and societies, but keeping to the last her personal relations with her church and the Woman's Relief Corps.
Everybody had the highest esteem and regard for Mrs. Callender and those near her loved her for those personal charms that never fade from truly good woman. In very truth the words of the Master apply in her case, " She hath done what she could."
Sarah E. Gardner was born June 1, 1849, at Howard, PA. In early life her parents moved to Fayette county, Iowa. She followed teaching as an occupation for ten years, and was in the schools at Elgin, Iowa, in 1873, when she married J. W. Callender who was the principal. They taught school together for some time after they were married. In the fall of 1878 they came to Stockton and erected the home which they have since occupied. She united with the Congregational church about 25 years ago, and has been a faithful worker in its various activities during all of her membership.   Article submitted by Don Gardner.

2 Jan 1913 Stockton Review Henry Coldiron
William Henry Coldiron was born March 4, 1857, in Harlan County, Kentucky, an departed this life December 25, 1912.   November 15, 1877, he was married to Beatice Potter, and to this union six children were born, three boys and three girls.   One died in infancy and the others survive him.   He was converted and joined the Christian church at Oregon, Mo., thirty years ago.   He settled in Rooks county in the early seventies, and for many years he made his home here.   He was a man of sterling qualities, one which was absolute honesty.   He was also the friend of every honest man, and no man got big enough that he could be dishonest and maintain his respect.   He was a good citizen, and his loss is mourned by a host of warm friends.   His death was quite sudden, his sickness being acute indigestion which lasted only a few hours.   Article provided by Gail McComb of Stockton.   (Buried in the Stockton Cemetery.)

28 Dec 1911 The Plainville Gazette Nancy Caroline Lewis
Nancy Caroline Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lewis was born at Butter, Tennessee, July 27, 1827. In early life she was converted and became a member of the old Cobb’s Creek Baptist  church.
On October 29, 1846 she was married to Benj. H. Overholser to this union were born 9 children 4, of who have preceded her to the spirit world. In 1884 with her husband and most of her children she came to Rooks county, Kansas, settling on a homestead south of Codell, at which place she died December 20th, 1911, at the age of 84 years, 4 months and 23 days.
The subject of this sketch being the eldest of a large family of children, and in a newly settled country where educational advantages were limited, she was not a talented scholar but could read her Bible whose worn pages testify to its careful perusal. For the last twenty years of her life she has been a great sufferer from various ailments and learned to throw off the responsibilities of life, trusting everything to ‘Him Who Doeth All Things Well.” Soon after locating in Kansas, Sister Overholser united by letter with what is now Codell Baptist church at which place a large number of relatives and friends gathered at 11 o’clock a.m. December 22, 1911 to pay their last respects to the departed. Rev Clarke conducted the funeral services using as a base of his remarks the 23d Psalm, after which her remains were laid to rest in the Shiloh cemetery.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

31 Mar 1911 Rooks County Record Mrs. Isaac Farrier
Mrs. Isaac Farrier died on Thursday of last week, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. C. Fealeay. The funeral was held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon, the sermon being delivered by Rev. Lloyd of Osborne. The pallbearers were Ray and Jay Feleay, Ray and Ralph Reeder and George Reeder, all grandsons of the deceased. The following account of her life was read from the pulpit. A. Applegate was born in Jefferson Co., Ky., near Louisville, January 25, 1829 and died March 23d 1911, aged 82 years and 2 months. At the age of 18 years she was converted and united with the Methodists church and one year later was united in marriage with J. W. Reeder. To this union 12 children were born, only six surviving their infancy. The youngest of the remaining sons, Sherman D. Reeder, was deceased June 1898, aged 35 yrs. Thirty-eight years ago she became a member of the Christian church and lived a devoted, faithful Christian until her death. She was widowed in 1874 and remained a widow and devoted mother to her family for 18 yrs. until they all left for homes of their own. She came to Rooks Co. in 1878, taking a homestead on Elm Creek. In October, 1891 she married to Farrier, of Plainville, Kan. where she lived for 19 yrs. The last five years she has been a great sufferer from a complication of ailments, but always patient and thinking most of the comfort and happiness of those around her. As the end drew near her earnest prayer was that she might depart and be at rest, imploring her children not to grieve for her for it would be the happiest event of her life for there she would be with her Savior and the family and friends gone before. She leaves 3 sons and 2 daughters, Thomas T. Reeder of Ashland, Oregon, S. W. Reeder, H. G. Reeder and Mrs. S. L. Schindler, of Elm Creek, and Mrs. A. C. Feleay, of Stockton. A little over a year ago, having become almost helpless from her infirmities she came to Stockton to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Feleay and became a member of this congregation. Article submitted by Gail McComb of Stockton.

26 Jan   1911 Rooks County Record Mary E. Harwood Hazen
Death of Hazen
Mrs. Orlando Hazen one of the pioneers of Rooks County, was buried Sunday in the Stockton Cemetery, immediately following funeral services at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. Harding. She had been sick about a week at the home of her brother, Thomas Harwood, in this city. Early in this month she and Mr. Harwood had gone to Illinois to attend the funeral of a sister and Hazen was quite sick when she returned, too sick to go to her home in Hobart township. Mary E. Harwood was born Nov. 9, 1845, in Orange County, New York. In early life she moved with her parents to Illinois, and later to Iowa, where in 1870, she was united in marriage to Orlando Hazen. To this estimable couple were born six children, two sons and four daughters, all of who are married and have good homes in Rooks County, and all of who were present at the death and burial of their beloved parent. This couple came to Rooks County in 1877, where they settled on the farm that has all these years been their home. They have had many privations to encounter, but through it all they built up an elegant home, accumulated lands till their farm contained 1120 acres of the best soil in Hobart Township. So familiar have our people become with these people that the mention of the name of Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Hazen carried with it the idea of the simple, industrious and strictly honest life. The simple Christian life of this lady was known wherever she had the slightest acquaintance. The six children are Clarence and Ira Hazen, Mrs. R. W. Maddy, Mrs. I H. Kenworthy, of Hobart Township, Henry Russ, of Greenfield Township, and Mrs. Wm. Harris, of Plainville. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of hosts of friends and the assurance that the life that this beloved sister, wife and mother lived here on earth has passed the way for a bright immortality beyond this vale of tears.

Card of Thanks
We desire to thank all who were so kind to us in our recent deep affliction.   Hazen and Family.   Thos. Harwood and Family.   Harwood.   Article provided by Brenda Reeder.

23 Dec 1909 Stockton Review N. Mullen
Mr. and Mrs. George Jones, of Woodston, passed through this city Friday on their return home after several days at Webster, during which time they had attended the funeral of Mrs. Jones father, J. N. Mullen.   provided by Brenda Reeder.

4 Nov 1909 Rev. Allen Lewis King Obituary

14 Oct 1909 Stockton Review Sherman McFadden
Lon McFadden and Mrs. and Mrs. J. L. Drake went to Salina Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Sherman McFadden.--Natoma Independent.   Article provided by Brenda Reeder.

7 Oct 1909 Stockton Review J. C. Foster
We understand the remains of Mrs. J. C. Foster will be taken to Clifton for interment, the family started there this evening..   Article submitted by Brenda Reeder.

7 Oct 1909 Stockton Review Hawkes
As we go to press, we learn that no arrangements are yet made concerning the funeral of Mrs. Hawkes.   Article submitted by Reeder.

7 Oct 1909 Stockton Review I. A. Elliott
Editor Burlin and family of the Luray Herald, were here last Sunday.   They came up to attend the funeral of I. A. Elliott.   Mrs. Burlin is a sister of Mr. Elliott.--Palco Enterprise.   Article provided by Brenda Reeder.

2 Sep 1909 Stockton Review Hadley
Joe Davis received a telegram Thursday evening announcing the death of Joshua Hadley, an uncle, which occurred that day at Richland, Iowa.   Mr. Hadley was ninety-four years of age, and had lived at Richland, Iowa, seventy years.   Davis found it impossible on account of business engagement to leave, but was very sorry of it.   Article provided by Brenda Reeder.

2 Sep 1909 Stockton Review H. Baugh
J. H. Baugh, father of Mrs. W. R. Griffin, died at his home in Pleasanton, Kansas, on Thursday last.   Mrs. Griffin had been at his bedside for over a week before he died.   Article provided by Brenda Reeder.

2 Sep 1909 Stockton Review Miller
John Miller, a farmer living north of Woodston, who died recently, was a poor man, not having a farm of his own, and he left a wife and six small children, so we learn from the Woodston Argus.   But he had a policy in the M. W. A. which will give his family $2,000.   Comment is unnecessary.   Article provided by Brenda Reeder.

19 Aug 1909 Stockton Review Mariah Nedrow
Death of Nedrow
Among the pioneers of Rooks county was Mrs. Mariah Nedrow who came with her husband, George M. Nedrow to what is now Ash Rock township in 1876.   Here they lived for many years, later selling out their farm there and purchasing a farm in Valley township, Phillips county, where they lived till about three years ago when they moved to Kirwin.   Here Mr. Nedrow died about three years ago, after which Mrs. Nedrow came here and has since made her home with her niece, Mrs. Simon Tarbell.   Here she died on Tuesday afternoon, August 17, 1909.   Today the funeral services are being held at the Stone Church in Ash Rock township, and the remains will be laid to rest beside those of her late husband.   Article provided by Brenda Reeder.

26 Aug 1909 Stockton Review
Filed for Probate
The will of the late Mrs. Mariah Nedrow was filed for probate Tuesday of this week by S. N. Hawkes, attorney for the legatee, Mrs. Sarah Tarbell, niece of the deceased, and with whom the deceased made her home for several years prior to her death.

19 August 1909 Rooks County Record Charles Hilgers Sr.
Charles Hilgers Sr. Dead           Word was received here Wednesday morning that Hilgers Sr. of this county, had died at the home of his son Charles in Colorado, on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. This will be sad news to his many friends here. He was a man universally esteemed by a large circle of friends here. He was once sheriff of Rooks County in which position he was very popular. As a friend and neighbor he stood above reproach, and the death of such a man is always  untimely. We understand the remains will be shipped to Plainville for interment.   Article provided by Brenda Reeder.

2 Sep 1909   Stockton Review
The will of the late Chas. Hilgers was filed for probation August 23, 1909.

15 Jul 1909 Stockton Review Child of Mr. and Mrs. Roloson
We regret to note just as we go to press that the child of Mr. and Mrs. Roloson died last night.

20 May 1909 Stockton Review Death of Mrs. W. H. Barnes
Richard Martin hands us a copy of the Ventura Weekly Democrat, published at Ventura, California, containing an account of the death of Mrs. W. H. Barnes, formerly of this place, and who will be remembered by all the older settlers here.   W. H. Barnes was for years a prominent figure in Roods county and was once county superintendent, being succeeded in that position by Dr. Ainsworth.   Mrs. Barnes was sixty-three years of age, and left a husband and one son and two daughters.   One of the daughters was Mrs. G. N. Mickell, who is also formerly of this place.

1 Apr 1909 Stockton Review Evans
Absolom Evans, one of the old settlers at Webster, died last Saturday and was buried at that place on Sunday.   He was an old and highly respected citizen.   Article provided by Brenda Reeder.

18 March 1909 Rooks County Record Infant of Mr. & Mrs. Claude Reeder
The infant child of Mrs. and Mrs. Claude Reeder, of this city, died last Friday and was buried Saturday in the Stockton Cemetery. This is a blow to the young parents, and they have the sympathy of all their many friends here.   Article provided by Brenda Reeder.

21 Jan 1909 Plainville Gazette Martha Emeline Dean Hughes
Martha Emeline Dean was born in Bradley County, Tennessee, February 5th, 1841 and departed this life January 26th, 1909, age 67 years, 11 months and 21 days. She united with the Baptist church at Cleveland, Tenn., at the age of twenty years. In 1870 she moved with the family of her sister, Harriett Overholser to Lawrence, Kansas and one year later removed to Wyandotte county Kansas where she was united in marriage to John W. Hughes on August 3rd, 1875. To this union three children were born. One dying in infancy, another invalid daughter who died May 1st, 1904, and F. of Plainville, Kansas. Besides a husband and son she leaves two sisters and one brother to mourn her loss.
There being no Baptist church at Edwardsville, where she resided from 1871 to 1878, she joined the Christian church by letter and after her removal to Rooks county with her husband in 1878, she joined the Baptist church at Codell, then Motor, Kansas and was a member of this church at the time of her death.
Owing however to an invalid child she was unable to attend public worship as much as she desired, yet she held to her faith to the last. She removed with her husband from the old farm in Paradise township to Plainville, Kansas in November 1908 and often spoke of being pleased of getting nearer to public worship that she might attend, yet failing health prevented her do so.
Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Wednesday afternoon by Elder Rash. Interment in the Plainville cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We desire to express our heartfelt thanks for the kind interest of friends and neighbors during the time of late bereavement -John Hughes W. F. Hughes.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

October 1908 Plainville  Times MRS. (Amanda) Cora Ann Stone was born October 14, 1863, (Rhea County, Tennessee) died October 3, 1908, age 45 years and 17 days. Was married to A. F. STONE, June 14, 1885. To this union was born eleven children, nine are living, two dying in infancy. (WALTER ERNEST STONE died January 27, 1887 and NELLIE STONE died APRIL 15, 1905) STONE was a daughter of REV. A. L. KING. Was converted and joined the Baptist church at the age of eighteen. Was baptized by Dr. Raferty, of Greenwood, Missouri. MRS. STONE will be missed in the community because of her consecrated Christian life she led, and the beautiful example of true kindliness and sacrifice for others.
Our Father in His wisdom has seen fit to remove her humble submission to His divine will. Though we mourn with the bereaved ones over their loss, yet, we rejoice in heaven again.
The funeral services was conducted by the sympathizing pastor of the Turkville Baptist church (Ellis County) assisted by Rev. A. L. HOBBS, a former pastor, surrounded by a host of sorrowing friends. SISTER STONE will be missed in the sweet fellowship of the church and by the many friends who extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones.
(She is buried in the Norman Cemetery south of Codell KS.)

31 Jan 1908 Republican-Register ESTHER AMANDA FLANSBURG MALLERY
Esther A. Flansburg Mallery was born in Delaware County, New York, July 21, 1842, and died at her home in Washington Saturday, January 25, 1908. On September 13, 1862 she was married to E. Mallery. To this union were born two sons and two daughters, D. of Lebanon, Neb., Wm J. of Fort Morgan, Colo., Mary E. McConigly of Plainville, Kan., and I. who with her aged father, performed faithfully the loving duty of caring for and comforting the mother in her suffering during the past few years.
In 1865 she became a Christian and has continued in service to the master to the last. Her life's labors are ended, tho her influence for good must ever live. You who had the first right to love her, weep. It is well, Christ denies you not that right. How cruel the grief that forbids a tear. The funeral service was held in the Christian church Sunday January 26th at 2:30 p.m. Pastor D. C. Troxel the words of comfort and consolation. Interment was made in the Washington Cemetery.

9 Mar 1905 Plainville Times R.  Hill  died at the age of 58 on 21 Feb 1905.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst further information.

17 Mar 1904 Plainville Times Mrs.  L.  J.  (nee Kennedy) Foster  died on 3 Mar 1904.   Please contact Donald Purfeerst for further information.

8 May 1903 Rooks County Record page 1 Samuel David Hall
S. D. Hall of Greenfield township died very suddenly at 5:30 Monday morning after being dressed.   His son had barely time to get him to his bed before he expired.   He had been sick for three weeks.   The immediate cause of his death was heart dropsy.   Mr. Hall was 69 years of age and had resided in Rooks County for about 24 years.   The funeral was held at Elm Creek school house on Tuesday afternoon.   The remains were laid to rest in the Twin Mound Cemetery.
Mr. Hall was born July 3, 1831, at Flemingsburg,, Kentucky.   He was married to Sarah Susan Coldiron of Fleming County.   To this union were born 6 boys and 2 girls, all of them are living.   They came to Rooks County and settled on Elm Creek in 1878, having bought a place owned by John Shaw.   Since a young man Hall had been a member of the Christian church and lived a consistent Christian life.   He was an upright man, honored and respected by all his neighbors, and greatly beloved by his wife and children, to who he was always kind and considerate.   His loss will be felt keenly by all who knew him. Article provided by Gail McComb of Stockton.

After  20  Nov  1902  unknown  paper  Harriett C. (Dean) Overholser
Harriett Catherine Overholser (nee Dean) was born April 23, 1833, in Bradley county, Tenn., and died November 20, 1902 at the home of her daughter Mrs. J. A. Collins. Being at the time of her death 69 years, 7 months and 20 days old.  On October 7, 1851, she was united in marriage to Andrew T. Overholser, and to this union were born five children of which four survive her J. A. Collins, Mrs. S. C. Winters, and W. J. and H. T. Overholser, all of whom were present at the time of her death. She also leaves fifteen grand-children and five great-grand children. Her brothers and sisters, living, are Matilda Roy, (Cleveland, Tenn.), Mrs. E. A. Wrinkle, (Waverly, Kansas), J. P. Dean, (Benton, Ark.), Martha Hughes (Plainville, Ks), J. Dean, (Ponca City, O. T.) At the age of 26 she was converted and united with the Baptist church and lived a Christian until death. The funeral was held at the Shiloh church, Saturday, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Knous of Luray, Kans. and the remains laid to rest in the Shiloh cemetery.
She has gone, the one we loved, And laid beneath the sod, 'Tis hard to part, but we must know, 'Twas by the hand of God. Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

13 Nov 1902 Plainville Gazette  Thomas Dean
Wednesday, at 1 a.m., November 12, 1902, Arthur Thomas Dean dies at his home one mile west of Plainville, of appendicitis, aged twenty-two years. He was born in Topeka, Kansas, and came to Rooks county several years ago.   December 24 1899, he was married to Minnie Bailey, who with their two children survive him.  He also leaves his aged parents of Oklahoma, three sisters and five brothers to mourn the loss of a dearly beloved son and brother.
A sister, Chickatanz, and brother, Luther S. Dean of Wichita, were present when he passed away. N. M. Bailey, father of Dean, had been here for several days.   The deceased was an energetic farmer and by his pleasant ways made many friends. He passed over to the other shore firm in the belief that his Saviour was by his side and that all was well.
The funeral was held this morning at the Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Mumford.
The sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of this community in their great bereavement.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

27 Jan 2000 (1902) paper unknown 98 Years Ago G. D. Miles
Another distressing accident happened on Tuesday, which cost a life and filled the whole community with honor.   and Lee Hall, W. W. Johnston, and G. D. Miles were working on a big stock well on Lee Hall's school quarter in Greenfield Township, 9 miles southeast of Stockton.   The well was being sunk in solid rock and was 17 feet deep.   It was made 6 feet wide at the top.   Miles and Charley Hall were about to go down in the bucket.   Miles stepped in first, but did not get hold of the rope.   Instantly the bucket turned to one side with his weight and he was pitched head foremost to the bottom, which he struck with terrific force.   As soon as possible, he was brought out unconscious, but breathing faintly.   Miles' home was two miles distant, but before half the distance was covered he had expired.

8 Aug 1901 Plainville Times E. Foster
Meltoria E. Foster wife of Judson R. Foster born February 22, 1845 in Wisconsin.  And died August 2, 1901 in Plainville.  They married November 15, 1859 in Havanna, Illinois.  They had three sons, O. W.,  A. and L. J. They moved here over a year ago.  She was buried in Plainville Cemetery.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

18 March 1999 (1899) Stockton Sentinel What Stocktonites Were Doing   98 Years Ago Miss Sadie Bishop
Miss Sadie Bishop died on Wednesday evening at 5:30.   the funeral will be held at the house Friday morning at 10 o'clock.   An obituary notice of the deceased will appear next week.   Article provided by Brenda Reeder.

1898 Rooks County Record Sherman Reeder
Sherman Reeder and wife and Reeder took Monday’s train for Salina where Sherm Reeder went to receive medical treatment at Dr Mayhew’s sanitarium.   Joe Feleay, of Stockton, brought them over on Sunday evening and they stayed with Messrs Reeder mother, Mrs. Isaac Farrier.   Mr R. has made two trips to Kansas City and now hopes, as do his friends, that he will find speedy relief from his illness from Dr Mayhew.

17 Jun 1898 Rooks County Record   page 4 Reeder
Sherman Reeder, who sent to Salina a few days ago to be operated on for cancer in the bowels, died Tuesday night (June 14, 1898).   The body arrived Wednesday evening  from Plainville and the funeral was held in the Christian church Thursday afternoon. Rev. Vallette conducting the exercises. We are unable to give particulars as to Mr. Reeder's life but will do so next week.   Article provided by McComb of Stockton. (Note:   Sherman Reeder was survived by his wife Lula Paine Hall Reeder two daughters Reeder and Myrtle Reeder, two sons Ray T. Reeder and Ralph L. Reeder his mother Ann Applegate Reeder Farrier and step-father Farrier two sisters Addie C. Feleay and Sallie L. Schindler and three brothers T. Reeder G. Reeder and Scott W. Reeder   He was preceded in death by his father W. Reeder on 9 Apr 1874 two sister Hilda Reeder and Elizabeth Reeder before 1860 a brother Reeder before 1860 a sister Reeder 4 Aug 1873 and a brother George Reeder 13 Jan 1872.   Note information provided by Brenda Reeder)

24 June 1898 Rooks County Record, page 2 Mrs. Sherm Reeder and Scott Reeder returned from Salina Friday evening.   R. had a surgical operation performed which the physician's hoped would prove successful.   A telegram was received Monday saying   that he was not expected to live for friends to come quick.   His mother, Mrs. H. A. Farrier, went to Stockton Wednesday morning.   Mr. R. was expected at that place that evening..   Articles provided by Gail McComb.

22 Mar 1894 The Plainville Times Benjamin H. Overholser
Death Of H. Overholser
B. H. Overholser died suddenly at his home in Paradise township on Monday evening, March 19. (1894). He had been in apparent good health and was at Codell the day of his death. In the evening he complained of not feeling well, and called for camphor, which his wife gave him. Shortly after Mrs. Overholser heard a peculiar noise in the bedroom and upon going in found her husband dead.
The deceased was born in Tennessee in 1821 moved to Kansas in  1884 and settled south of Codell, where he resided until death. He was a member of the Baptist church, having joined it early in life. For the past few years he has lived without connection with any church, but has lived a Christian life. His remains were interned in the cemetery near the Shiloh church. The sermon was preached at the residence by Rev. S. Shotwell and was largely attended.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

18 May 1893 The Plainville Times Burney Earl Overholser
On May16, 1893 at the home of his parents in Corning township, Burney Earl, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Overholser died after an illness of three weeks.
Little Burney fell asleep in the arms of Him who “Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”
A short funeral service was conducted by the writer in the sad home, where a goodly number of sympathizing friends had gathered, after which the remains were conveyed to the Shiloh cemetery and laid to rest with appropriate ceremonies.

“Ere sin could harm or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care
The Opening bud to heaven conveyed,
And bade it blossom there.” - D. Moore
Article submitted by Doyle Ekey

18 Feb 1892 The Plainville Times Jesse Elmer Overholser
"At the hour of 9 o'clock in the evening of February 9, 1892, the death angel appeared in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Overholser, of Corning township, and claimed little Jesse, their infant son.  Lung trouble, arising from an attack of la grippe, caused his death.  All efforts on the part of the attending physician, attended with the unceasing watchfulness and care of many willing hands and loving hearts, proved of no avail.  Funeral services were held at the Shiloh Presbyterian church, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the writer of this article.  A goodly number were in attendance.  Truly the bereaved parents have the sympathy of a large circle of friends."
Funeral at Shiloh Presbyterian Church which has been gone many years.  Article submitted by Doyle Ekey.

13 Feb 1890 The Plainville Times Alonzo Edson
Mr. Alonzo Edson, living northeast of town died last Sabbath morning. The funeral was held at the family residence Monday at 11 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J. M. Miller, and were largely attended by an assembly of sincerely sympathizing friends.   Mr. Edson was born in Burlington, Iowa in 1852 and came to Rooks county twelve years ago (1878).   He was a member of the M. E. church, and the closing hours of his life were full of peace and hope. Shortly before he passed away he said to his wife “I want to sleep and rest but the next for me is over yonder.”  In a few moments more he took his wife’s hand and bid her good bye, the spirit passing away - we trust where sorrow never comes. An only daughter (herself bereaved of her husband some eighteen months ago) is the only near relative left to share the sorrow of the bereft wife. - Rev. J. M. Miller.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

12 Jul 1984 (1884) It Happened 100 Years Ago Harry C. Bartlett
Our citizens were startled Wednesday afternoon with news that Harry C. Bartlett was dead.   With the fact that he had   been upon our streets within an hour of his death the report seemed impossible.   He was taken ill near his home while returning from town.   Physicians were called and to them and everybody he made the statement that he had been poisoned.   He held to this assertion to the moment of his death.   It is probable that a postmortem will take place under the circumstances there is a suspicion of foul play.

Brenda Reeder   Rooks County Coordinator