Leavenworth County, Kansas Obituaries

Obituary with surnames TUTTLE submitted by Sue Rush. Date of death Thursday, April 13, 1898

FREDERICK A. TUTTLE DEAD

FUNERAL WILL BE HELD TOMORROW AFTERNOON

FREDERICK AGUSTUS TUTTLE aged 52 died, at his home, April 13, 1898, on 17th and Randoff streets at 7:45 o'clock yesterday morning.

Mr. Tuttle leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. the funeral will take place at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Friends of the family are invited to attend.

(wife Elizabeth Robbins Tuttle, children: Olive May Tuttle, Edwin Agusius Tuttle, Raymond Andrew Tuttle, Alberta Winnick Tuttle, & Russell Alger Tuttle)

Obituary with surnames ALLEN, YOUNG submitted by Richard Green. Date of death Friday, June 7, 1898

Elizabeth Givens Young was born in Jonesville, VA., July 9, 1828; at twenty years of age she was married to John Owens, and moved to Kansas in 1856. Three children were born to them - all dying in infancy. Mr. Owens died while in the service of his country in 1862. She was married to Edward Allen Jan. 21, 1869 [it should be Jan 31]. The deceased joined the Methodist Episcopal church when she was eighteen years old, and died trusting Jesus.

Funeral services were conducted from the M.E. church by the pastor, W. H. Layton, at 2 p.m. yesterday, and the remains were consigned to their final resting place, by the side of her companions and children, in the Easton cemetery. It was raining, and very muddy, which prevented a large attendance, yet the house was well filled wish (sic) sympathizing friends.

Mrs. Allen had been in business at this place many years longer than any other person here; in fact, hers is the oldest store, and she was always found inside ready to wait on a customer.

Having no blood relation in this country, she willed all here property to her husband's nephew, E. N. Allen, of St. Joseph, Mo.

Obituary with surnames MESSINGER, SCHOBER submitted by Elaine Rebori. Date of death Sunday, August 28, 1898

Mrs. Gottlieb MESSINGER [Eva Katherine SCHOBER] of Sixteenth and Ohio Avenue died last evening at 9 o'clock of a paralytic stroke. No arrangements have been made yet for the funeral.

Obituary with surnames GRESS, MCFARLAND submitted by Lv2005. Date of death Wednesday, March 29, 1899

Mrs. Fred Gress died at her home near Summit, Wednesday, March 29, after a lingering illness, at the age of 56 years, 8 months and 29 days.

Mary Ann McFarland was born in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, June 12, 1842, and was the daughter of Robert and Rosan McFarland. In 1842 she emigrated with her parents to Kansas and has made her home in Douglas and Leavenworth counties ever since. On January 9, 1868 she was united in marriage to Frederick Gress, who with four sons and one daughter, still survives her. Mrs. Gress was a consientious christian and a kind and loving wife and mother, and by her demise a place has been vacated in the home circle that can never be filled.

Funeral services were held at the house last Friday morning by Rev. A.L. Goudy, and the remains were followed by a large concourse to their temporary resting place at the Summit cemetery, but as soon as the weather permits, interment will be made in the Maple Grove cemetery south of town.

Obituary with surnames CARVER, COX, MYERS, WAY submitted by Lv2005. Date of death Wednesday, April 12, 1899

Another Pioneer Gone.

The deceased located north of town shortly after the war and has lived there ever since. Three sons and two daughters survive him, Charles, Jacob, Edwin, and Mrs. E.H. Cox and Mrs. H Way.

reprinted with permission from the Tonganoxie Mirror, Thursday, April 20, 1899.

George Carver was born in Philadelphia, Penn., August 14, 1808. He was married to Ann Myers of the same city, in February, 1884, whom he survived 19 years. There eleven children born to them. Mr. Carver moved from Pennsylvania to Clinton county, Ohio, in the fall of 1838, and from there to Warren county in 1842, and from there to Franklin county, Kansas, in 1860. After living there four yeas he moved to Leavenworth county and settled on the farm where he died April 12, 1899, at the age of 90 years, 7 months and 28 days. He had a birthright in the Friends church and still retained his right. Mr. Carver was until the past few years a regular attendant at meeting, but as he advanced in age his bearing became poor, consequently he did not attend as he otherwise would have done.

Three sons and two daughters survive Mr. Carver, Myers, Charles and Edwin Carver, Mrs. Hiram Way and Mrs. E.H.Cox.

Obituary with surnames BAKER, BERRY, MINTON, VANWILLY submitted by Lv2005. Date of death Thursday, April 13, 1899

Died of Consumption

Mary A. Baker was born in Rochester, Sangamon county, Ills., April 1st 1830, and was married to M H Berry, Sept. 15, 1853, on the farm where she was raised. She united with the Christian church at the age of 16 years, and has always lived a devoted christian life, ready to lend a helping hand to suffering humanity.

Mrs. Berry came with her husband to Kansas in 1860, taking up a claim in Bourbon county. After a residence of three years the moved to Douglas county and made their home there eleven years. In 1875 they settled in Leavenworth county where they have lived ever sinse.

Mrs. Berry was the mother of nine children, eight of whom are yet living. They are Mrs. Van Willy, of Cincinnati, Mrs. Perry Minton, of California, and Joe, George, Wes, Frank, Fred and Lon Berry.

Obituary with surnames VAUGHAN submitted by Lv2005. Date of death Monday, May 22, 1899

An Old Settler Gone

Mrs. Vaughan was the mother of seven children, only one of whom with the husband is now living to mourn her death. Mrs. Vaughan was very much loved by all her neighbors and was a sincere christian, always doing deeds of kindness.

The funeral was very large and many of her friends shed tears when Father Grootoers performed the sacred burial ceremony at St. Thomas church in Springdale. The beautiful casket was cover with cut flowers from her many friends.

Obituary with surnames JONES, MILLER submitted by Lv2005. Date of death Friday, June 9, 1899

Obituary

Lizzie, the kind and affectionate wife of our esteemed and respected friend and citizen, James D. Jones, departed this life on Friday morning June 9th, after a brief illness leaving behind a dutiful and loving husband, tw tender and innocent children, one brother and four sisters to mourn her untimely death.

The funeral took place from their residence one mile southeast of the city on the farm formerlly owned by "Uncle" George Hallenbeck. A very large concourse of their friends congregated to pay their last respects and to hear the funeral discourse which was delivered by Rev. Ballard of the Friends church of this city.

Mrs. Lizzie Jones nee Miller, was born near Davis City, Harrison county, Mo., Aug. 27, 1871. She was united in marriage with James D. Jones on the 5th day of September, 1894, and at the time of her death was 27 years, 8 months and 12 days old. She was a niece of our estimable townman "Uncle Dick" Miller.

Obituary with surnames KNOWLES, MCCAULLY submitted by Patricia Blackstock. Date of death Saturday, December 22, 1906

MRS. LEAH KNOWLES DEAD

Mrs. Knowles had been a resident of this portion of Kansas from the late fifties, but had resided in Leavenworth and Topeka during the past twenty-three years. She was also at one time a resident of Valley Falls.

Obituary with surnames ROCHE submitted by Lv1909. Date of death Saturday, January 9, 1909

The funeral will be held from the Cathedral this morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Obituary with surnames DOWDELL, WRIGHT submitted by Lv1909. Date of death Sunday, January 10, 1909

Mr. Dowdell is survived by his mother, two sister, Mrs. G. Wright of this city and Mrs. M.S. Wright of San Antonio, Texas.

The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from the cathedral. The serveces will be conducted by the Very Rev. J. Ward. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Obituary with surnames BRILL, BRUEGGEN submitted by Lv1909. Date of death Monday, January 11, 1909

Mrs. Brueggen was formerly Miss Elizabeth Brill of Weston, Mo., and was born there May 28, 1840.

In 1864 she met Henry Brueggen and on April 1865 they wer married in Weston. After their marriage they moved to Leavenworth which has since been the home. The late Henry Brueggen died August 18, 1900. Mrs. Brueggen has been ailing for the last year with heart failure, but was not taken to her bed until five weeks ago. She is survived by four brother, John, George and Jake of Weston and Henry of St. Joe and three children, a son Carl, and two daughters, Clara and Amelia of Leavenworth.

The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the resident, 617 North Seventh conducted by the Rev. A.H. Morrison of the First Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

Obituary with surnames MADDEN, RIDGE submitted by Lv1909. Date of death Monday, January 11, 1909

Mrs. Ridge was born in Ireland in 1839 and in 1860 married Patrick Ridge, now dead. After their marriage they came to America and after staying in the east for a couple of years they moved to Kansas where they have lived ever since. After the death of Mr. Ridge she went to live with her daughter.

Mrs. Ridge is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Kate Madden of Leavenworth, Mrs. W. Brown of Jackson, Mich., and Mrs. William Currey of Oregon.

Obituary with surnames FISHER, GEISLER submitted by Lv1909. Date of death Monday, January 11, 1909

Mrs. Geisler was born in Germany in 1832 and married Peter Geisler at 18 years of age coming to America in 1859. Upon arriving in America they located in Philadelphia. After living there a lyear they left for Leavenworth where they have lived since. She is survived by her husband, three children, William, Otto and Dora and a brother, John Fisher, who lives in Galveston, Tex.

The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Burial will be in Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

Obituary with surnames FOY, GRAHAM submitted by Lv1909. Date of death Monday, January 11, 1909

Burial will be in Mt. Muncie cemetery.

Obituary with surnames BURREL, GRAHAM, HARFORD, JAMESON, KUEHENTHAL, MULLINS submitted by Lv1909. Date of death Tuesday, January 12, 1909

:Mr. Mullins was born in Monegaw county, Mo., February 16, 1840. The family moved to Platte county, Mo., in 1851. Mr. Mullins located on the place which had since been his home, near Boling, in 1854. He was married ther to Miss Mary Kuchenthal on December 20, 1864.

Mr. Mullins is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Mullins, four sons, Thomas L. Mullins of Rodgers, Tex., Albert A. Mullins, of Wharton, Texas, David H. Mullins, of Simington, Tex., and James W. Mullins of Boling, and a daughter, Mrs. James Jameson, of Boling. Mrs. George Graham of Leavenworth, Mrs. William Burrel and Mrs. Rachael Harford of Boling are sister of Mr. Mullins. L.W. Graham, deputy sheriff, of Leavenworth is a nephew.

Last July Mr. Mullins, was subjected to a remarkable operation in which blood drawn from the veins of a son was injected in those of the dying man. This stayled the approach of death but temporarily.

Death occurred yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock.

Obituary with surnames WASHINGTON submitted by Lv1909. Date of death Friday, January 15, 1909

Mrs. Lucretia Washington, colored, died of old age yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Mitchell Hospital. She was born in Georgia in 1829, and after the Civil war she and her family moved to Kansas, where they have lived ever since. Her husband was killed during the war. She is survived by a son in Lawrence and two daughters who live in the south. The funeral services will be held from the hospital this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.

Obituary with surnames COONS, MAY, YATES submitted by Lv1909. Date of death Thursday, January 28, 1909

Mr. Yates was born in Indiana in 1851 and after he was 20 years old he moved to Farley, where he married Miss Emma F. Coons.

He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Jessie and Vivian of Farley, and Mrs. Joe Jay of Jarbalo.

The funeral was held from the Hickory Grove church. The services were conducted by the Rev. Tucker of Platte City. Burial was in the Fox cemetery.