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