Surviving relatives are a brother Peter G. NORELL of Redwing, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Lena PETERSON, Mrs. Christina JOHNSON and Miss Emma NORELL all of the Jerome community; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were conducted from the home at three o'clock Friday afternoon, July 24th, with Rev.
V. J. SMITH of Gove officiating. Hymns were sung by a Gove quartet, Mrs. Fred CRIPPEN, Miss Beula ROYER,
Fletcher SIMPSON, Lauren MENDENHALL.
Pallbearers were E. J. LUNDGREN, George ROEMER, J.E. BARTLETT, Frank ANDERSON, Roll RUSH, Fred LILLIA. Burial was in the Swedish Lutheran cemetery in Lewis township, where lie the bodies of Eric's mother and father.
Out-of-town relatives present for the funeral were Peter G. NORELL and son Valentine of Redwing, Kansas.
[Submitted by a niece, Kathryn GITTINGER FORD, 1009 North 6th St., Leoti, KS 67861, 620-375-2633. My
mother was Ida PETERSON GITTINGER, grandmother Madgalena NORELL PETERSON, great-grandmother Christina ERICKSON NORELL.
Transcribed by daughter Darlene FORD HARKNESS, Modela3@yahoo.com .]
PETERSON --- Lena PETERSON (Magdalena NORELL PETERSON)
NEWS CHRONICLE, SCOTT CITY, KS, 15 FEB 1951, page 1.
Mrs. Lena PETERSON, a resident of this city since 1943, died Monday, 12
Feb 1951, following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were
conducted yesterday afternoon 14 Feb at 2 o'clock from the Holy Cross
Lutheran church in this city, in charge of the pastor, Rev. Karl E. Knebler,
and internment was in the Swedish Lutheran cemetery in Gove county.
Magdalena NORELL PETERSON, daughter of Peter and Christina NORELL, was
born in Jamtland, Sweden, 20 Feb 1866. While in her infancy she was brought
to faith in Christ through holy baptism.
She came to this country in 1870 and lived with her parents in Millville,
Minn., until 1881. The family then moved to Springfield, SD and lived there
four years. In 1885, they moved to Arapahoe, Nebr, and were there for a
period of two years. In 1887 the family settled in Gove county, Kansas.
On 1 Jan 1892 at the age of 26, Magdalena NORELL was united in holy
matrimony with Pehr John PETERSON in Gove. They made their home 17 miles
northeast of Scott City, in Lewis township, Gove county. To this union, six
children were born, four boys and two girls. The oldest child, Peter
Andrew, died in infancy. Mr. PETERSON passed away 3 Nov 1907. With the
oldest child only 12 years of age and the youngest of 5 children only 2
years of age, she managed the farm and reared the children. In the summer
of 1943, she and her oldest son, Frank, left the farm and moved to Scott
City, where she had since made her home at 301 Washington street.
She became ill with a heart ailment about the middle of January and was
confined to her home ever since.
She leaves to mourn her death her three sons, Frank of Scott City, Walter
of Healy, and Grant of Kansas City, MO; her two daughters, Emma CUSTER of
Healy and Ida B. GITTINGER of Wallace, one brother, Peter G. NORELL of Red
Wing; two sisters, Mrs. Christina JOHNSON of Gove and Mrs. Emma NORELL of
Scott City; nine grandchildren and many friends.
[Submitted by Ray Lewis; rlewis70@knology.net; 111 Arabian Dr, Madison,
AL 35758]
PETERSON --- Peter John PETERSON (Pehr Johan PETERSSON)
GOVE COUNTY REPUBLICAN-GAZETTE, GOVE CITY, KS, THUR, 7 NOV 1907, PAGE 1.
Died.--At his home in Lewis Twp., Sunday 3 Nov 1907, Peter J. PETERSON, aged
about fifty years. Funeral from the house Monday, conducted by J. Y.
JOHNSON. Internment in cemetery near Swedish Lutheran Church in Lewis Twp.
Deceased leaves a wife, five children and a host of friends to mourn their
loss.
P. J. PETERSON was born in Sweden 16 Sep 1857, came to Gove county in
1886, was married to Lena NORELL, 11 Jan 1892, and was resided in "Sweden"
for more than twenty years. He was well and favorably known through out the
entire county. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire
community in their sad affliction.
[Submitted by Ray Lewis; rlewis70@knology.net; 111 Arabian Dr, Madison,
AL 35758]
SCOTT --- Alice Scott (Alice Viola STEELE SCOTT)
GOVE COUNTY REPUBLICAN-GAZETTE, GOVE CITY, KS, 12 MAR 1965, PAGE 1.
Alice Viola, daughter of Katie and Philip STEELE, was born 17 Oct 1881 in
Swanton, Saline Co, NE. She married Theodore Franklin SCOTT at Fairbury,
NE, on 23 Oct 1896. They farmed in that vicinity for three years. In Dec
of 1899, Alice, accompanied by her father and two sons, Vernon and Cloyd,
came by train to Grinnell, KS, where they were met by her husband who had
come on ahead by covered wagon. Seven miles southwest of Gove they took the
last homestead in Gove Co where they lived for the next 44 or 45 years.
Pioneers are intrepid folk, but the times were filled with hardship and
hard labor, with seedtime and harvest--and sometimes with seedtime and no
harvest, with natural calamities and personal grief. But not all was bleak
and difficult. Close by was her sister Celia who had married her husband's
brother, Sam. And they bore each other's burdens and shared each other's
woes--and joys, especially the joys attendant at the birth of the babies.
It soon became a family joke that whenever one of the sisters had a baby the
other was not far behind until at last each had nine children. Alice was
"Mom" to Vernon and Cloyd and Charley and Ruth and Theodore and Boyd and
Marie and Lola and Bernice.
In these years of love and laughter, she was active in the Pleasant
Valley community where she joined the Church of The Nazarene, and served
many years as Sunday School Superintendent. Her faith was characterized by
gladness, in full realization of St. Paul's hope for Christians that they
would "be filled with all joy and peace in believing" (Romans 15:13.) She
would have agreed with John Wesley that sour religion is the devil's
religion.
She loved to sing and she loved to pray, and years later her neighbors
would still be telling how she filled the warm air of a midsummer's night
with the melody of old gospel songs which she played, if by ear also with
enthusiasm, on her piano. She served on the Pleasant Valley School Board
because, said the patrons, if she was going to do the work for her Board
member husband, she might as well be on it, too. The local Friendship Club
was organized for just that, friendship, and in many a quilt the love and
thoughtfulness and tender care of Alice Scott lives on.
About 1944 or 1945 she and her husband removed to Gove where in 1953 she
joined The Methodist Church, and was active in the Woman's Society of
Christian Service. In 1959, together with her husband, she moved to the
Good Samaritan Home in Ellsworth, KS. Here her husband died 29 Jan 1960,
but not before they had celebrated their 50th and their 60th wedding
anniversaries. In fact, they lived together for over 63 years. It was in
Ellsworth Hospital that she died, full of years, the last of her family, on
7 Mar 1965 at the age of 83 years, 4 months and 18 days.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; a son, Vernon,
who died in 1922; and a daughter, Ruth (Mrs. Howard MCDONALD), who died in
Aug 1948. She is survived by seven children: Cloyd of Ellsworth, KS;
Charley of Oakley, KS; Theodore of Oroville, CA; Boyd of Brighton, CO; Marie
(Mrs. Phil ROYER) of Seattle, WA; Lola (Mrs. Raymond LEWIS) of Healy, KS;
and Bernice (Mrs. Herbert JACOB) of Tacoma, WA; 21 grandchildren and 32
great-grandchildren.
[Submitted by: Ray Lewis; rlewis70@knology.net; 111 Arabian Dr, Madison, AL
35758]
SCOTT --- Celia Ellen SCOTT (Celia Ellen STEELE SCOTT)
NEWS CHRONICLE, SCOTT CITY, KS, 26 SEP 1935, PAGE 1.
Celia Ellen STEELE was born near Swanton, NE, 27 Jan 1877 and departed
this life at her home northwest of Scott City, 21 Sep 1935, at the age of 58
years, 8 months and 24 days. She was united in marriage to Samuel T. SCOTT,
28 Mar 1893, and they made their home in Jefferson Co, NE. To this union 9
children were born; two of who precede their mother in death; George M., who
gave his life for his country overseas during the World War, and Ernest A.,
who died from appendicitis. The other children were all at their mother's
bedside during the last week of her life, while they gladly administered to
her every need.
Mrs. SCOTT with her husband and two small sons, pioneered from NE to Gove
City, KS in 1899 where they made their home for 22 years and where the other
children were born. In 1922 the family moved to Logan Co where they lived
until 1928, when they moved to Scott Co.
At the age of 16, Mrs. SCOTT united with the M. E. Church at Swanton and
has lived a beautiful Christian life ever since. She was a faithful wife, a
devoted mother and a loving neighbor. During here many years of poor
health, she was never known to complain, and in the last months of her life
when doctors, family nor friends could do nothing to relieve her suffering,
she remained the same cheerful, patient woman we had known and loved so
long. Two days before her death she bid her family all farewell, telling
them not to grieve too much for she said, "Every thing looks so beautiful
beyond." Her oldest grandchild, Alta SCOTT, had cared for her constantly
for the past 3 years.
The deceased leaves to mourn her going, her husband, S. T. SCOTT, three
daughters, Mrs. Hazel RHINE of Grainfield, Mrs. Vergie ABELL of Orion, and
Mrs. Susan TUCKER of Scott City; four sons, Orie of Gove, Chester, Eldon and
Alva of Scott City; one sister, Mrs. Alice SCOTT of Gove; 4 brothers, Emery,
Cloyd, Frank and Charles; 24 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and
friends unnumbered.
[Submitted by: Ray Lewis; rlewis70@knology.net; 111 Arabian Dr, Madison, AL
35758]
SCOTT --- Elizabeth Jane SCOTT (Elizabeth Jane BOWERS SCOTT)
GOVE COUNTY REPUBLICAN-GAZETTE, GOVE CITY, KS, 4 APR 1907, page 1.
Died.--At the home of her son, Samuel SCOTT, and family, 8 miles southwest
of town (Gove City), on Mon, 1 Apr 1907, Mrs. Elizabeth J. SCOTT, wife of
Robert SCOTT, Sr., aged 69 years and 15 days. The funeral services were
conducted from the house by Rev. W. C. Jordan. Interment was made in the
Gove Cemetery, Tues afternoon. Deceased was born in Adams Co, OH, 16 Mar
1838, and was married to Robert SCOTT, 12 Oct 1854, in the same county. One
year later she and her husband came west and located in Nemaha Co, NE, and
there resided until 1870. From there they moved to Saline Co, NE, thence to
Jefferson Co, NE, residing in the two last name counties up to eight years
ago (1899), at which time they came to Gove Co and located on a claim about
6 miles west and 2 1/2 miles south of Gove City, where they have since
resided.
For more that 53 years, Mr. and Mrs. SCOTT have sailed the sea of
matrimony and a kinder, more affectionate or sedate couple would be hard to
find. To them have been born 14 children--6 boys and 8 girls. One son and
one daughter preceded her and 12 survive the deceased. In childhood Mrs.
SCOTT became converted to Methodism, joining the Methodist Church.
The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their
bereavement.
[Submitted by: Ray Lewis; rlewis70@knology.net; 111 Arabian Dr, Madison, AL
35758]
SCOTT --- Robert Allen SCOTT
GOVE COUNTY REPUBLICAN-GAZETTE, GOVE CITY, KS, 13 FEB 1913, PAGE 1.
Robert Allen SCOTT was born 25 Mar 1831, in Adams Co, OH. On 12 Oct 1854,
he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth J. BOWERS, of Adams Co, OH. To
this union were born 14 children, 6 sons and 8 daughters, of whom the wife
and mother and 5 children have preceded him to that bourne from whence no
traveler ever returns.
In 1855, he moved to Nemaha Co, NE, later he moved to Saline and thence
to Jefferson Co, NE. In 1899, he came to Gove Co, KS, where he continued to
live until 5 Feb 1913 when his spirit took its flight to be with wife,
children and loved ones who had preceded him to that land of eternal rest.
Father Scott had professed the love and belief in our Savior, and his mortal
life ended in the blessed assurance that all who come humbly to Him shall
wear a crown of immortal glory.
[Submitted by: Ray Lewis; rlewis70@knology.net; 111 Arabian Dr, Madison, AL
35758]
SCOTT --- Samuel Taylor SCOTT
GOVE COUNTY REPUBLICAN-GAZETTE, GOVE CITY, KS, 2 OCT 1952, PAGE 1.
Sam SCOTT, 86, died at the Scott City hospital Tue of this week after an
illness of only a few days. He was a brother of Frank SCOTT of Gove. He
was a long-time resident of Gove Co, moving here in 1899 from Jefferson Co,
NE, before moving to Logan Co some years ago, then to Scott Co. He had many
friends in all three counties who will mourn his passing.
There were funeral services at the Methodist Church in Scott at 10
o'clock this morning, 2 Oct 1952, and at Gove Methodist church at 2:30 this
afternoon. Clergymen will be Rev. Livengood of Scott City and Rev. Harrold
Burt of Gove. Welmann Funeral home of Scott are arranging details.
Sam is survived by seven children, their mother having passed away some
years ago. The children are: Chester of Scott City; O.C. of Oakley; Eldon
of Winona; Alva of Scott City; Mrs. Clarence TUCKER (Susie) of Scott City;
Mrs. Vernon RHINE (Hazel) Sterling, CO; Mrs. Jean ABELL (Vergie), Oakley.
Two children--Ernest and George--are deceased.
Sam was kind to all, a good husband and father, and a helpful neighbor.
We'll miss him.
[Submitted by: Ray Lewis; rlewis70@knology.net; 111 Arabian Dr, Madison, AL
35758]
SCOTT --- Theodore Franklin SCOTT (Frank SCOTT)
GOVE COUNTY REPUBLICAN-GAZETTE, GOVE CITY, KS,
Theodore Franklin, son of Robert A. and Eliza Jane SCOTT, was born 20 Feb
1874 in Saline Co, NE, and departed this life 29 Jan 1960 at Ellsworth, KS,
at the age of 85 yrs., 11 mon. and 9 days.
On 23 Oct 1896 he was united in marriage to Alice Viola STEELE at
Fairbury, NE. To this union were born nine children. Vernon Allen and Ruth
Ina (Mrs. Howard MCDONALD) preceded him in death; Cloyd of Ellsworth, KS;
Charley of Oakley, KS; Theodore of Topeka, KS; Boyd of Saratoga, WY; Marie
(Mrs. P. C. ROYER) of Seattle, WA; Lola (Mrs. F. R. LEWIS) of Healy, KS;
Bernice (Mrs. Herbert JACOB) of Frankfurt, Germany.
In 1900 father and mother and two boys moved to a homestead 7 miles
southwest of Gove where he was engaged in farming and cattle raising. He
served many years on the township and school boards in the Pleasant Valley
district and was a member of the Gove Methodist Church.
In 1945 Frank and his wife Alice moved to Gove and resided there until
they entered the Good Samaritan Home at Ellsworth, KS. Mr. and Mrs. SCOTT
observed their 63rd wedding anniversary in Oct of 1959.
He is survived by his wife, Alice; 7 children, Cloyd, Charley, Theodore,
Boyd, Marie, Lola, Bernice; 2 brothers, John of Paola, KS and Cy of
Albuquerque, NM; a host of other relatives and many friends.
[Submitted by: Ray Lewis; rlewis70@knology.net; 111 Arabian Dr, Madison, AL
35758]
SITES --- Albert SITES
Grinnell Record-Leader, #42, Thursday, January 8, 1948
Albert SITES, age 90, of Grinnell, passed away in the Quinter hospital Sunday morning, following a several day severe illness. Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church in Grinnell Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. SITES came to Gove county in 1909 and settled on a farm south of Grinnell where he has since resided. During the past several years, he has resided on this farm with his son Russell SITES and family.
Mr. SITES had enjoyed fair health until recently and only last fall was able to participate in several celebrations honoring his ninetieth birthday anniversary, which occurred on Sept. 30, 1947. The winter before, he was able to make a trip by airplane to California where he visited relatives.
Surviving relatives are his children, Russell SITES of Grinnell; Carl SITES of Los Angeles, Calif.; Ruhl SITES of San Clemente, Calif.; W.A. SITES of Colby; Floyd SITES of Manhattan; Mrs. Gertrude
McMASTER of Pittsburgh, Pa.; his sisters, Mrs. Minnie HARRIS of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and Mrs. Kathryn SITES of Warren, Ind.; and one brother, J.B. SITES of Oceanside, Calif., in the immediate family.
[Submitted by Janice Cooper, Pittsburgh PA, Jan82942@aol.com ]
SUITER --- Joseph Louis SUITER
GOVE COUNTY REPUBLICAN-GAZETTE, GOVE CITY, KS, 22 FEB 1940
Joe SUITER, Sr., is Dead
A message came to Phil SUITER that his brother Joe had passed away at
Wichita, KS, Mon (19 Feb 1940) of this week. Funeral services were at
Wichita at 10:30 yesterday (Wed) morning.
Joseph Louis SUITER, who was a little more than 77 years of age when he
died (born 2 Jan 1863); was married to Josephine SCOTT (Frank SCOTT's
sister) 4 Mar 1886 in Jefferson Co, NE. To this union were born eight
children, five of whom are living: Mrs. Pearl CODY, Josie, and Cy SUITER of
Wichita; Mrs. Herb WILLIAMS and Joe SUITER of Idaho.
The family came to Gove Co in the early 1900's and resided here until
about nine years ago when they moved to Wichita.
Joe had many friends here who will be sorry to learn of his death.
[Submitted by: Ray Lewis; rlewis70@knology.net; 111 Arabian Dr, Madison, AL
35758]
SUITER --- Odus Josephine SUITER (Hannah Odus Josephine SUITER SCOTT)
GOVE COUNTY REPUBLICAN-GAZETTE, GOVE CITY, KS, 24 MAY 1956
Odus SUITER Obituary
Odus Josephine SCOTT was born 31 Dec 1863 at Nemaha, NE, and departed this
life on 14 May 1956, at the home of her daughter Mrs. E. J. CODY of 1333
South Richmond, Wichita, KS. She was united in marriage to Joseph L. SUITER
4 Mar 1886. Her husband preceded her in death in Feb 1940.
To this union were born 8 children, three sons and five daughters. Three
daughters and one son have passed on to their reward, leaving to mourn her
passing two sons and two daughters, namely, Mrs. Pearl CODY and Cy SUITER of
Wichita, KS, Mrs. H. H. WILLIAMS of Phoenix, AZ, and J. W. SUITER Roseburg,
OR.
She is survived by: 41 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren, 25 great-
great-grandchildren; three brothers, Robert SCOTT, Los Angeles, CA; Frank
SCOTT, Gove, KS; Cy Scott, Albuquerque, NM and a host of friends and
relatives.
She was a member of the Pilgrim Holiness Church for many years and had a
never wavering testimony, always testifying to any and all, as to what God
had done for her in saving and sanctifying her soul.
She was a resident of KS for 56 years, having come to Gove Co from NE in
1900. She moved to Wichita in 1932.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
[Submitted by: Ray Lewis; rlewis70@knology.net; 111 Arabian Dr, Madison, AL
35758]
SUITER --- Susan Catherine SUITER (Susan Catherine SCOTT WRIGHTER SUITER)
Gove County Republican-Gazette, Gove City, KS,
Obituary--Mrs. Phil SUITER. Susan Catherine SCOTT was born 3 Oct, 1855, at
Brownville, NE, and died at her home at Gove, KS, 9 Dec, 1931, aged 76
years, 2 months, and 6 days. She grew to womanhood in her home state. She
was married to George B. WRIGHTER 6 Feb 1879. In 1894 she, her husband and
three children moved onto a farm near Gove, KS. Here they lived about ten
years, after which they moved to Grainfield, KS.
After her husband's death she made her home with her daughters, Mrs.
Bertha PECK and Mrs. Mary LITTON. On 30 Apr 1924, she was married to Philip
SUITER. They made their home south of Grainfield until they moved to Gove
last January.
She leaves a husband, two daughters--Mrs. Bertha PECK and Mrs. Mary
LITTON--one son, Floyd WRIGHTER, 7 grandchildren, one great grandchild, 3
sisters, 5 brothers and many friends and other relatives to mourn her loss.
She was a devoted mother, loving wife and a kind and thoughtful
grandmother. She became a member of the Methodist church in early
womanhood. She kept her faith in her Redeemer and knew that she would have
a home in heaven.
[Submitted by: Ray Lewis; rlewis70@knology.net; 111 Arabian Dr, Madison,
AL 35758]
VAN MARTER --- Sarah Jane VAN MARTER (Sarah Jane HOCKERSMITH LEWIS)
THE FLORENCE BULLETIN, FLORENCE, KS, 3 FEB 1938, PAGE 1.
Sarah Jane (Jennie) HOCKERSMITH was born to John M. and Margaret E.
HOCKERSMITH near Canton, McPherson County, KS, 10 Apr 1886 and departed this
life at Florence, KS, 26 Jan 1938 at the age of 51 years, 9 months and 16
days.
She moved with her parents at the age of 1 month to Gove county, KS,
where she spent the greater part of her life.
On 21 Dec 1904 she was united in marriage to Emil T. LEWIS. Unto this
union were born three daughters and four sons, two children preceded her
death in infancy.
On 18 Dec 1930, she was united in marriage to Roy VAN MARTER, of
Grinnell, KS. In April 1935 they came to Florence, KS, where they have
since made their home.
She leaves to mourn her departing, her husband, Roy VAN MARTER; three
sons, Theodore and Glenn LEWIS, of Midvale, UT; Curtis LEWIS, of Uravan, CO;
two daughters, Mrs. Paul MORRIS and Nellie LEWIS, of Florence, KS; three
sisters, Mrs. Nora EVANS, of Gove, KS, Mrs. Rena THOMAS, of Colby, KS and
Mrs. Retta LANDRUS, of Blanchard, ID; one brother Chris HOCKERSMITH, of
Gove, KS; two grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
In her girlhood she united in membership with the Methodist Church at
Gove, KS. She was a kind and loving wife and mother and always willing to
help wherever she was needed.
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon from the Methodist
Church with the Rev. J. E. Robinson, pastor, in charge. Mesdames Robinson
and Jackson, and Messrs. Utz and Rector sang three selections. Mrs. Faye
Bidwell was the pianist. Burial was made in Hillcrest cemetery.
[Submitted by: Ray Lewis; rlewis70@knology.net; 111 Arabian Dr, Madison, AL
35758]
WRIGHTER --- George Bernard WRIGHTER
GOVE COUNTY REPUBLICAN-GAZETTE, GOVE CITY, KS, 19 MAR 1914, PAGE 1.
Obituary--Geo. B. WRIGHTER. George B. WRIGHTER was born in Pennsylvania 19
Sep 1856; died in Grainfield, KS, 11 Mar 1914, at the age of 57 years, 5
months and 22 days.
Mr. WRIGHTER was united in marriage to Catherine S. SCOTT, 6 Feb 1879.
To this union were born four children, Mary D. LITTON, Bertha G. PECK, S.
Floyd WRIGHTER, and Ruth WRIGHTER, deceased. He left to mourn his departure
an aged mother, a wife, two sisters, three children and four grandchildren.
Mrs. D. W. LITTON, a sister, of Gove, KS, and Mrs. Jink DAVIS, of
Washington; two sisters having preceded him.
Mr. WRIGHTER united with the Methodist church at Orion, KS, through the
ministry of Brother SCOTT, and since living in Grainfield attended the
Sunday School and church services at the Congregational church. The
deceased has resided in Gove Co for more than 25 years, has always lived a
consistent life, and was a good father and husband.
He passed away peacefully, full of hope and confidence, in the promise of
his Redeemer. His memory will be cherished by his mother, wife and children
until that day when they all shall meet him in the realms of the great
Beyond.
[Submitted by Ray Lewis; rlewis70@knology.net; 111 Arabian Dr, Madison, AL
35758]
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