1 Sep 1949 Plainville Times Clair Dutt
Clair Dutt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Dutt, passed away at his home in the Bemis oil field Sunday morning. He was born April 6, 1911, at Russell, Kansas and grew to manhood there after which he moved to the oil field south of Codell. On September 6, 1936 he was married to Nona Buchheister of Plainville, Kansas. He was a member of Codell Masonic Lodge No. 418. He had worked for Republic Natural Gas Co., since 1938. Clair was a faithful and devoted husband. He was never too busy to stop and help a neighbor and always had a smile and word of encouragement for everyone. He leaves to mourn his passing , his wife, Nona; His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Dutt, of Russell, Kans.; three sisters, Mrs. N. R. Slimmer of Codell, Mrs. Ben Steinle of Bushton, Kans., Mrs. Don Harbaugh of Russell, Kans., and six brothers; Everett of Hansen, Idaho, Charles of Smith Center, Kans., Emmett of Natoma, Kans., and Clayton, John and LeRoy of Russell, Kans. He also leaves a number of nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Two sisters preceded him in death.
I cannot say and I will not say
That he is dead—he is just away.
With a cheery smile and a wave of
the hand,
He has wandered into an unknown
land,
And left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be since he lingers
there.
And you, O you, who the wildest
yearn
For the old-time step and the glad
return;
Think of him faring on, as dear,
In the Love of There as the Love of
Here.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church in Plainville with Rev. Hugh Morris officiating. He was buried in the Plainville Cemetery with Masonic services at the grave. Article submitted by Doyle Ekey.

after 18 Apr 1949 Unknown Source Julius Emory Kiefer
Julius Emory Kiefer was born on 22 October 1893 in Kansas City, Kansas. He was the oldest son of Julius G. and Mabel B. Kiefer (nee Brush). Emory made his home with his grandmother when three years of age and spent his boyhood in the Rosedale District of Kansas City, Kansas. He was graduated from Rosedale high school in 1914 and from Kansas City Poly-Tech College in 1916.  He then became an industrial arts teacher in a Kansas City junior high school.
Soon his teaching career was interrupted by World War I, and he enlisted in the U.S.. Army as a private. He served from 1 July 1918 to 24 December 1918,  becoming an inspector in the aircraft division at Vancouver, Washington. His honorable discharge from the Army paper gives the following information:   service number 3414618, Private, 3rd Co. 3rd Bn 164th Depot Brigade; blue eyes, black hair, dark complexion, 5 feet 4-1/2 inches in height. Upon being discharged, he enrolled in the Pittsburg (Kansas) State Teacher's College.  In 1920 he completed his college preparation for the teaching profession.  While at Pittsburg college he met Helen Allen, and they were united in marriage at Pittsburg on 15 June 1921. They had two daughters: Marjorie Allene Kiefer and Helen Frances Kiefer.
For ten years he not only taught school but attended summer sessions, and in 1931 obtained his Master's Degree in Industrial Arts from Pittsburg.  Twenty-three years of his life were given to teaching; then ill health compelled him to change work. While teaching he took an active part in music, the YMCA, his church (Methodist), the Masonic and Eastern Star lodges, and other social activities. He was an honorary member of Kappa Delta Pi.
Emory and his wife Helen owned and operated the Kiefer Variety Store in Plainville, Kansas, starting in 1939. Emory worked whenever possible, but due to illness was compelled to stay at home much of the time. Repeated trips to hospitals and doctors failed to restore his health. Just a week before his death he returned to Winter General Hospital for further treatment for his heart. There seemed to be signs of improvement, but on 18 April 1949 he died quietly at the Veteran's Hospital, Topeka, Kansas. Cause of death was listed as aortic stenoris and insufficiency for nine years.
After funeral services at the Methodist church with Rev. Hugh Morris officiating, he was buried in the Plainville Cemetery with Masonic services at the grave.

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.

aft 8 Mar 1949 Rooks County Record Joseph Conyac
Joseph Conyac was born in Canada on October 29, 1857, and departed this life March 8, 1949, at Stockton, Kansas, at the age of 91 years, 4 months and 9 days. At the age of seven years, he moved with his parents, two brothers and four sisters to Irwin, Illinois. On January 2, 1881, he was united in marriage to Marie Clementine Newell. To this union eleven children were born. Three preceded him in death, two sons Emile and Eddie, and a daughter, Mrs. Eddie Baker. In 1886, he and his family moved to Kansas where they lived on a farm in Graham County. In June 1911, his wife passed away.
In 1917, he married Julia LaValley and in 1919 they moved to Marshall, Minnesota, where he made his home until December 1948, when his health failed. He moved to Kansas to be with his children.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Mrs. Julia Conyac; three sons, Isadore, of Damar; George, of Stockton; and William, of Marshall, Minn.; five daughters, Mrs. Anthony Desbien, of Damar; Mrs. Phil Desmarteau, of Stockton; Mrs. Wm. Pagan, of Jewell; Mrs. Ed Price, of Bolivar, Mo.; and Mrs. Harlan Barmore, of St. Louis, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Calkin, of Illinois; 36 grandchildren; 59 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; also a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the St. Joseph's church in Damar Wednesday, March 10, at nine a. m. and he was laid to rest in St. Joseph Cemetery at Damar.

7 Oct 1948 Plainville Times Henry Buchheister
Henry Buchheister, son of Henry and Augusta Miller Buchheister, was born February 24, 1869, in Johnson County, Iowa, and passed away at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Hays, Kansas, Sept. 27, 1948 at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 3 days. He was baptized in infancy in the Methodist church.   He came to Rooks county, Kansas from Iowa City, Iowa, in the fall of 1893 to make his home with his mother and brother, Christian, and sister Mary. He married Sadie Sawyer, Jan. 1, 1896. To this union 12 children were born, two of whom died in infancy. Ten children survive their father. They are Ernest of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Lawrence of Mahaska, Kans., Mrs. Lela Pyke of Fort Collins, Colo., Lee of Morgan Hill, Calif., Chester of Colorado Springs, Colo., Zilpha Colahan, Dale and Jack, of Plainville, Kans., Mrs. Veda Bachman of Greeley, Colo., and Donald of Hot Sulphur Springs, Colo. After the death of his wife in April, 1945, he lived with his daughter Zilpha and her husband, James Colahan, Jr. During his earlier life he was active in fraternal organizations. He was in partnership with his father-in-law, J. N. Sawyer in the furniture and undertaking business for eight years. In 1911 he moved to a farm in West Plainville where he lived until his retirement in 1939.
Since 1938, he was the sole survivor of a family of nine children, four brothers and four sisters having preceded him in death. Left to mourn his death are his ten children, 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services were held Thursday, Sept. 30, from the Mosher Funeral Home with Joe Brumbaugh, pastor of the Christian church in charge.
All children were present except Lee of Morgan Hill, Calif. Out of town relatives attending were Charlie Miller of Hill City, Albert Buchheister of Beloit, Mrs. Mabel Willard, Mr. Fred Zimmerman and Mrs. Lorene Young of Coldwater, Kans.  Submitted by Doyle Ekey.

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.     Submitted by Doyle Ekey.

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

26 Feb 1948 Plainville Times Carl Otto Hunt
Carl Otto Hunt departed this life on February 20, 1948 at Hadley memorial hospital in Hays, Kansas, at the age of 70 years.  He was born at Villisca, Iowa, July 1, 1877 and came to Kansas with his mother, an older brother and two sisters a year later.  The family homesteaded south of Zurich, Kansas.  Most of his childhood was spent in and around Plainville.  He was married December 24, 1899 at the home of his brother, Andrew Johnson, in Natoma, Kansas, to Sarah C. Gaunt.  To this union were born six children, all of whom survive him; one son, Harvey, with whom he had made his home the past two years in Hays, and five daughters, Alice Sisson, of Phoenix, Ariz., Helen Anspaugh, of Codell, Kans., Christena Sanders, Tacoma, Wash., Loretta Gee, Kansas City, and Jospehine Wells, of Hays, Kans.  He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Anna Watson, Plymouth, Mass., and nine grandchildren.  From 1898 to 1928 Mr. Hunt lived at Natoma, Kans.  It was there that all of his children were born.  While living in Natoma he was in the mercantile business with his brother, later becoming postmaster for ten years, after which he was in the general insurance business.  For the past ten years he has resided in Hays.  His wife, Sarah, preceded him in death January 21, 1939.
Music for the service was furnished by the male quartette from Codell, composed of H. O. Darland, Randall Tucker, Don Richmond and Glen Goldinger and accompanied by Mrs. Floyd Wheeler.  Pallbearers were E. L. Dougherty, Merle Nelson, Lloyd Conway, Ray Overholser, Donald Finnesy and Robert Mahoney.
Funeral services were held in the Plainville Methodist Church, Feb. 22 at 2:00 p. m. and conducted by Rev. H. R. Husted.  Interment was made in the Plainville cemetery. Submitted by Jessica Ferguson

1948 Unknown Paper Robert M. Chamberlain
DEATH SUMMONS R M CHAMBERLAIN
Heart failure causes death Sunday afternoon while on way to Great Falls.  The people of this community were shocked Sunday afternoon to learn of the unexpected death from heart failure about 1:30 PM of Robert M Chamberlain on the road to Great Falls and only a few miles from that city, where he was being taken by his family for medical treatment after having had a couple of heart attacks the previous day.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon from the Denton Methodist church with the Rev C W Orner of Lewistown, an old friends of the deceased, officiating. Western Star Lodge No 104 A F & M had charge of the graveside services and the burial was made by the Croxford Mortuary of Great Falls. Two hymns, "Take Time To Be Holy" and Abide With Me," were sung by a male quartette composed of P. H. Hoekstra, Charles Niswanger, B. K. Behm and L. T. Cole, with Mrs. Charles Niswanger accompanying at the piano. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Interment was made in Hillcrest cemetery.
So many people came to pay their last respects to the memory of the deceased that many could not find room in the church during the service and were compelled to remain outside.
Pallbearers were O. T. Coffman, Henry Ronish, Nolan Barber, Arno Green, L. G. Ott, and Perry Walker.
Robert Merritt Chamberlain, son of Charles and Maria Chamberlain, was born at Stockton, Kansas, on December 4, 1883. He attended grade school and high school at Stockton and later went to Manhattan, Kansas, to the State College for three years.  As a young man, he came to Montana and homesteaded on the Arrow Creek bench in 1906. In 1911 he returned to Stockton and married Bertha Wyatt of that place and brought her here as his bride.  During the next few years he taught school in Coffee Creek, Denton, and Wennett, and also attended Montana State University at Missoula. In 1925 he returned to the ranch home north of Denton where the family was living at the time of his death, having moved out from their home in town for the summer.  Three children, a daughter, Marjorie, and twin sons, Richard and Robert, blessed their home.  Mr. Chamberlain was a charter member of the Presbyterian church in Coffee Creek and served as elder for many years. In 1928, he attended the General
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church at Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a delegate from his church. It was there that he first met the Rev Orner.  Mr. Chamberlain, was active in Boy Scout work and had active troops at Coffee Creek and Winnett while residing at those places.  When the family moved to Denton, to send their sons to school, he became a member of the local Methodist congregation. He was a member of the local Masonic lodge, and was also a member of the Odd Fellows during the time that Order had a lodge at Coffee Creek.
The survivors, include the wife, Bertha, a daughter, Mrs. P. DeWinter, of Inglewood, Calif, and the sons, Richard and Robert, of Denton, three grandchildren, Wendall, Stanley, and Roger DeWinter, two sisters, Mrs. Roy Snyder and Mrs. John Reed of Stockton, Kans, two brothers, Edward H. and Frank Chamberlain of Eagle Point, Oregon.

Aft 13 May 1947 Plainville Times Milan Hinkhouse
Milan Hinkhouse, son of Frank and Matilda Hinkhouse, was born on February 28, 1913 at their farm two miles east of Palco, Kansas, and departed this life May 13, 1947, at St. Anthony’s hospital Hays, KS, at the age of 34 years, 2 months, and 13 days.  On January 9, 1937, he was united in marriage to Florence Casey of Zurich, KS.  He spent his entire life in Palco community, graduating from Palco consolidated high school with the class of 1932, and also attended Fort Hays State College.  He then became engaged in farming and stock raising, and was an active and hard worker for the welfare of Palco and this community.  He was a devoted husband and highly esteemed by his fellowmen.  His wants were few and in his two years of suffering he never once gave up, nor asked for anything that life did not provide.  He leaves to mourn his departure his loving wife, Florence; and parents, Frank and Matilda Hinkhouse, and many other relatives and a host of friends.  Funeral services were held in the Catholic Church at Zurich were Milan was a true and faithful member, with Rev. Father Dickman in charge.  Pallbearers were Frank Kortan, Archie Ashbaugh, Forrest Stull, Leonard Kern, Darrell Hinkhouse and Paul Miller; with honorary ones, Art Belisle, Phil Kaba, Kenneth Hinkhouse, Elmo Belisle, James Casey, and Earl Hinkhouse.  Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery at Zurich.  Submitted by Nancy Arseneau.

aft 30 Mar 1947 Unknown Paper Dora May Andrew Carley
Dora May Andrew was born Nov. 18, 1876 near Buchtel, Athens county, Ohio, and departed this life at Hays, Kansas, March 30, 1947 after a lingering illness of two and one-half years. When ten years of age she came with her parents and younger brother and sisters by covered wagon to Hodgeman County, Kansas, where they lived for three years near Jetmore, then moved to Platte County, Mo. She was raised a Presbyterian and in the fall of 1896 became a member of that church at Lebanon, Ohio, where she was attending teacher's college. She taught school for four years in Pottawattamie County, Kansas. On Dec. 22, 1901, she was married to Charles Leroy Carley at Wamego, Kansas. To this union four children were born: Leroy A. Carley, Hays, Kans.; Margaret E. Bowland, Stoutland, Mo.; J. Milton Carley, Great Bend, Kans.; and W. May Gill, Hays, Kans. In Jan. 1905, she came with her husband and two older children to a farm southwest of Plainville where she lived until the fall of 1934 when she moved to Missouri. The past 12 years she had made her home with her daughter and family at Stoutland, Mo. She was cared for in this home until nearly seven weeks ago when she was brought to Hays and put in Hadley Hospital for treatment and care. She was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 14, 1935, and by her father, mother, four sisters, two brothers and one grandson. She leaves to mourn her passing, LeRoy A. Carley - Hays, Kansas; Mrs. C. W. Bowland - Stoutland, Mo.; J. Milton Carley - Great Bend, Kans.; Mrs. Glenn Gill - Hays, Kansas; Two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Leroy Carley and Mrs. Milton Carley, two sons-in-law, C. W. Bowland and Glenn Gill, one sister, Mrs. Jesse Blackburn, Yuba City, Calif., one brother, Charles Andrew, two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Eva Rightmire, Wichita, Kansas and Mrs. H. D. Carley, St. Louis, Mo., seventeen grandchildren, a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Services were held Tuesday, p.m. April 1 at the Methodist Church in Plainville by Rev. Thorns of Hays Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev. Husted. Interment in the Plainville cemetery.

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)

3 May 1945 Plainville Times Sadie Sawyer Buchheister
Sadie Sawyer was born at Morrison, Ill., on Dec. 14 1878, and passed away in her home in Plainville, Kansas, April 28, 1945, having attained the age of 66 years, 4 months and 14 days.  The family came to Kansas in March, 1884, when she was six years old. Her father homesteaded just north of Plainville. She was educated in the district school nearby. She joined  the Christian church under the ministry of Mrs. Hazelrig many years ago.
On Jan. 1, 1896, she was married to Henry Buchheister in the same house which she spent the last years of her life. For more that 49 years they journeyed through life together. To this union 12 children were born, eight boys and four  girls.  A boy and a girl died in infancy. Ten, with the husband, their father, survive their mother. They are Ernest of Cedar Rapids, IA., Lawrence of Mahaska, Kans., Mrs. Lela Pyke of Fort Collins, Colo., Lee of Morgan Hill, Calif., Chester of the U. S. Navy, Zilpha of the home in Plainville, Mrs. Veda Bachman of Greeley, Colo., Dale of Anthony, Kans., Donald of Denver, Colo., and Jack of the U. S. Army. There are 14 grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, J. J. Sawyer of Plainville. A brother and two sisters preceded her in death.
Mrs. Buchheister gave unstintedly of her time and efforts to serve her home and family. She was a devoted mother, a faithful wife, and a good neighbor. Her many friends join with the family in mourning her departure from the circles of this life.
Funeral services were conducted from the Mosher Funeral Home at 2:30 o’clock Monday afternoon, April 30, with Pastor Everett G. Haley in charge and burial was made in the Plainville cemetery. Submitted by Doyle Ekey.

Aft 7 Jun 1944 paper unknown Mary 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.   Submitted by Doyle Ekey.

March 1944 Plainville Times Ralph 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.

aft 23 Sep 1943 unknown Iowa paper John Marsell
John Marsell, aged and respected Cortez citizen, died suddenly Thursday, September 23, while on a fishing trip to Groundhog reservoir.  Death occurred as he was riding in a car with Lou Jackson.
According to Mr. Jackson, he and Mr. Marsell had spent the day at the lake and were returning home over slippery roads.  Mr. Marsell commented that Jack had better drive carefully or they would go in the ditch. Driving on a few hundred yards, Mr. Jackson heard the elder man gasp; realizing something was wrong, he stopped the car and went around to the door on the other side.  When he reached Mr. Marsell he was dead.  Alone on the highway, Mr. Jackson did the only thing to do, he continued on with Mr. Marsell in the seat beside him.  At Dolores he called Dr. Lefurgey, who pronounced the man dead.  From this point the body was moved to Cortez by the Ertel Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Ertel Memorial chapel with Rev. Stanley Files of the local Pentecostal church in charge.  Burial was at Cortez Cemetery.
John Robert Marsell, son of Joseph and Sarah Marsell, was born in Lee county, Iowa, June 11, 1869, and passed away at Groundhog reservoir on Sept. 23, 1943, being 74 years, 3 months and 11 days old.
While still a youth, he moved with his parents to Taylor county, Iowa, where he grew to manhood and was married to Miss Lucia Kimpton on Christmas day, 1889.  To this union were born eight children, all of whom, with the wife and mother, survive him.  The children are Frank of Webster, Kans., Dewey of Ada, Kans., James of Lawrence, Kans., Edith Williams of Densmore, Kans., Ruby Brown of Stockton, Kans., Joe of Pampa, Tex., Charles Marsell and Opal Bertwell of Cortez, Colo.  He also leaves two sisters and two brothers in Iowa, 23 grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
In 1904 he, with his wife and family, moved to Rooks county, Kans., where he lived until October, 1934, when he, with his wife and Opal moved to Cortez, where he has since resided.
While in Kansas, in 1922, he was converted to the Pentecostal faith, and was a firm believer until his summons came to come up higher.

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

31 Oct 1940 The Natoma Independent Joseph Glen Romine
Joseph Glen Romine. oldest son of Bluford and Cora Romine was born at Waverly, Kansas, February 14, 1900 and passed away at his home south of Codell on October 24, 1940 at the age of 40 years, 8 months and 10 days.  He grew to manhood at the parental home near Codell and received his elementary education at the “Lower Turkville School.”
On June 30, 1918, he was united in marriage to Alta V. Hayes of Natoma, Kans. To this union four children were born, namely Mrs. Echo Brooks of Franklin, Nebr., Mrs. June McGraw of Pueblo, Colo. Hazel and Leroy of the home.  His illness has extended over a long period of time but constantly his greatest concern was not of himself, but for his family’s welfare, and devotion to his mother. He was of cheerful disposition, and his friends are numbered by his acquaintances.
He was preceded in death by his father, 2 sisters and 1 brother.
He leaves to mourn their loss besides his wife and four children, his mother, Mrs. Cora Romine, four sisters, Mrs. Elsie Loreg of Codell, Mrs. Alice Richmond of Plainville, Mrs Ruth Sarver and Mrs. Madge Nickell of Natoma,  one brother Bruce Romine of Palco, and a host of other relatives and friends.
A devoted husband, a loving father and son, and a dear brother has gone, but his memory will ever be sacred to those who were most dear to him.
Funeral services  were held from the Codell Baptist church Saturday afternoon, October 26 at 2:30 with Elder F. M. Lundy in charge and burial was in the Shiloh Cemetery.  Submitted by Doyle Ekey.

after 10 Sept 1938 Unknown Newspaper Lucy Baxter and William Baxter
William Baxter died February 25, 1901 in Rooks County.  His wife Lucy Baxter died September 10, 1938, and both are buried in the Aurora Cemetery.
submitted by bobarb@lightbound.com

3 Mar 1938 Plainville Times Christian Buchheister
Christian Buchheister was born January 8, 1858 at Iowa City, Johnson county, Iowa, and departed this life at the home of his brother Henry Buchheister at Plainville, Kansas February 25, 1938 at the age of 80 years,  1 month, 17 days.  He was united in marriage to Tilda Geary at Sack City, Iowa, in 1886. She passed away the following year in 1887. In 1888 he and his brother John came to Kansas where they located on a farm three miles north of Plainville, until 1891, when he moved a mile farther north, where he and his sister Mary made their home for ten years, then having disposed of the farm they went to California where they spent a year, returning to Plainville where he resided until his sister’s death in 1915. He then spent his winters in California and summers in Kansas until about ten years ago and since that time he has made Plainville his home.  He was baptized in the German-Methodist Church when a child.
He leaves to mourn his passing one brother, Henry Buchheister, of Plainville, also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, and interment was made at the Plainville cemetery. Submitted by Doyle Ekey.

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 Julia 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)

7 Jun 1937 Ottawa Herald Alice Lillian Mardock Berger
INJURIES FATAL TO FARM WOMAN IN AUTO CRASH Mrs. J. A. Berger Dies Soon After Accident Met At A Corner
L. E. McCulley of Near Pomona Driver of Other Car - Five Children With the Mother and McCulley Not Injured - Returning Home From Sunday School.
Mrs. John A. Berger, nearly 47, mother of eight children, received fatal head injuries in a car accident about noon yesterday as she and five of her six children living at home, were returning from Sunday school at Liberty school to their home three miles north of Ottawa. Mrs. Berger was the only one in the two-car crash injured. Her head was severely crushed. She was rushed in the CCC camp ambulance to Ransom Memorial hospital where she lived several hours. Mrs. Berger died at the hospital about 4:30 Sunday afternoon.
The Berger car was driven by Merton Berger, 19, and Mrs. Berger was in the front seat. Other Berger children in the car were Ione, 18, Melba, 14, Weltha, 11 and Clyde Berger, 6. Another son, Gordon, 16, who lives at home and Mr. Berger were not in the car. The Bergers were traveling east on the road and L. E. McCulley, of Near Pomona, in the second car, was driving north on a side road which joins the east-west road, 3 miles north and two miles west of Ottawa, and does not continue north of that point.
The accident happened when McCulley apparently attempted to turn west as the Berger car approached from the west. The Berger car nose dived into the bank at the north side of the highway, when the cars collided. Mrs. Berger was thrown in such a manner that her head was crushed. The Berger 1930 Ford coach and the McCulley 1929 Willys sedan were badly damaged. Sheriff Olin Minckley investigated the accident.
Alice Lillian Mardock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Mardock was born July 12, 1890 in Osborne County, Kansas. She was married May 22, 1912 to John A. Berger at Stockton, Kansas. The family moved to Franklin county about two years ago from Osborne county.
Beside the husband and six children of the home address, two other children survive, Mrs. Hazel Wilson of Waldron and E. Berger of Seneca. Mrs. Berger is survived by two brothers, Max Mardock and Linley Mardock and three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Smith, Mrs. Irene Pinger and Mrs. Ellen Davis, all of Topeka.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the McVey mortuary. Rev. W. L. Shuler of Trinity M. E. church will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Auburn cemetery, Topeka.

aft 25 Mar 1937 Unknown Paper Albert Judson Finley
Albert Judson Finley, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Finley was born December 5, 1870 on a farm in Stark county, Illinois. He passed away at 8:30 a. m., Thursday, March 25, 1937 being sixty-six years, three months and twenty days old.  He came with his parents and other brothers and sisters to Brown county in 1882, leaving there in 1886, coming by covered wagon to the Finley farm in Jewell county.
After finishing school he remained on the farm at home until his marriage to Mary Edith Hainer, February 21, 1895. To this union nine children: six sons and three daughters were born; one son dying in infancy.  Bert was always a very industrious man, working several years in the Dockstader elevator then at draying when freight was shipped by railroad. For the past several years he has been operating the Hainer farm, leaving the draying to a son.  Bert was known to everyone. He had gone to the farm to help with the morning chores when he suffered a heart attack and was gone in a few moments. He had not been really ill, but was not in his usual health since last fall.  He was a kind and loving husband and father, a good friend and neighbor. He was converted at the Oliver meetings and joined the Baptist church in the fall of 1907 of which he was still a member at his death.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved wife, these sons and daughters. Merle Finley, Eads, Colorado; Harold Finley, Glen Elder; Mrs Reta Wooten, Otis, Colorado; Hope Finley, Hutchinson; Dale, Oscar, John and Margaret Finley of the home. He also leaves thirteen grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, one brother, Ed Finley of Iola, Kansas, six sisters, Mrs. Mannie Wickham, Manhattan, Mrs. Kate Coad, Mrs. Lida Dietz, Annie, Fannie and Edna Finley of Cawker City. One brother passed away January 1936.
Funeral services were held Sunday March 28, 1937, at the Baptist church in Cawker. Rev. H. P. Bunt of Kincaid, Kansas, officiating; Rev. Everett Cormack of the Baptist church assisting. Interment was in Prairie Grove cemetery.
Out of town relatives at the funeral were: Ed Finley, of Iola; Mrs. Del Wickham, Manhattan; Maxine Wickham of Moreland, Kansas; Mrs. George Hiner, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Munn and Mrs. George Crane of Stockton, Kansas.

aft 15 Sep 1935 Unknown Paper Charles LeRoy Carley
Charles LeRoy Carley was born near Louisville, Kans. Mar. 13, 1871. When about four years old, his parents moved to Ill. In 1881 they moved to Iowa and in 1884 moved to Auburn, Neb. where Roy as he was known grew to manhood. After spending three years of his early manhood in Okla. he came back to the land of his birth in 1896. In 1901 he married Dora M. Andrew. In 1905, he with his wife and two children LeRoy, Jr. and Margaret moved to Rooks Co. Kansas. Here two more children were born to this home. Milton and May. On what is known as the Andreson place, eight and one-half miles southwest of Plainville, this little family lived and toiled for almost thirty years. May, LeRoy and Margaret married from this home, and in 1934, Roy, his wife, and one son, Milton, said farewell to the old home, on July 31st, and moved to Dallas Co., Mo. Broken in fortune, health and spirit, he lived but a short time. On the morning of Sept. 15, 1935 life left his poor, tired body and went to dwell with the immortals.

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 Agnes 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.

28 May 1936 Plainville Times Mrs. Stella Curtis
Mrs. Curtis Dead
Mrs. Stella Curtis, aged 64, widow of Wesley P. Curtis, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Gordon McComb Route 7, Topeka, May 20.  Mrs. Curtis is a sister-in-law of Mrs. A. W. Hall and they were pioneers of Plainville, having operated a store here in the early days. Mr. Curtis has been dead about seven years.  Submitted by Linda

aft 5 Nov 1935 Unknown Paper Minerva Jane Swift Sammons Pulley
Minerva Jane Swift, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Swift, was born April 3, 1863, and departed this life November 5, 1935, at Stockton, Kansas; after an illness lasting several years; at the age of 72 years, 7 months, and 2 days. On October 19, 1879, she was united in marriage to Devrix Sammons and to this union were born eight children. Mr. Sammons passed away in 1893 and in October 1907 she was united in marriage to J. C. Pulley, who passed away in 1924. Her childhood days were spent at Logan, Ohio, and the rest of it was spent in this locality. Since the death of Mr. Pulley, she made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. White, of  Stockton, Kansas.  As an early settler she shared the common lot of the pioneer, in toil, sorrow, and joy. She was a kind friend, loving wife and mother, who lived her Christianity day-by-day. She had been a member of the Christian Church for many years and had always had a firm faith which had kept her strong in the hopes of eternal life. She leaves to mourn their loss seven children, 20 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Her children are: Edmond L. - Council Grove; George W. - Eldorado; William H. - Webster, and Joel Franklin - Ault, Colorado; and one step-son, Thos. P. Samons, of Nebraska City, Nebraska; one son and one step-daughter having preceded her in death; besides many other relatives and friends. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge of Stockton and of the Relief Corps. Funeral at Christian Church in Stockton and interment at Alcona Cemetery.

After 26 Mar 1935 Idaho Falls Post Register, Idaho Falls, 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 Jeremiah 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.

4 Jan 1934 The St. Joseph Gazette Robert Lewis Stephens
Dies of Heart Attack
R. L. Stephens, Eighty-Four, Was Founder of Woodston, Kan.
Robert Lewis Stephens, eighty-four years old, founder to the town of Woodston, in Rooks County, Kan., died suddenly last night a short time after he was stricken with a heart attack.  He suffered the attack at Fifth and Edmons Street and died a few minutes later in a private car while being taken to the Missouri Methodist Hospital.  Mr. Stephens was a native of Ohio and came Missouri in 1860, settling on a farm near Rochester.  Later he removed to Kansas and founded the town of Woodston.  He became a druggist and followed this profession until 1904 when he returned to St. Joseph.  Until his retirement six years ago he was employed at the Brown Transfer and Storage Company.  For a number of years he lived with his daughter, Mrs. Della Haskins, 1528 Sacramento Street.  Recently he lived at the Memorial Home.  Besides his daughter he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Stephens; two other daughters, Mrs. H. R. Penney, Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. J. I. Herbert, Scarsdale, N. Y.; two sons, J. L. Stephens, Kansas City, and A. L. Stephens, St. Joseph; and two sisters, Mrs. Flora Doty, Amazonia, and Mrs. Ida Dawson, St. Joseph.  The body is at Heaton, BeGole & Bowman's mortuary.

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   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).

27 Feb 1933 Galesburg's Daily Register Mail Edward Trulock
Edward Trulock of St. Augustine Dies Saturday
St. Augustine, Feb. 27 - The residents of this community were shocked Saturday evening when the word was confirmed that Edward Trulock had died about eight o'clock. Although he had been under the doctor's care for the past several months and had accompanied his son to Bushnell during the afternoon, the seriousness of his condition was not generally known.  Edward B. Trulock, the son of Jackson and Louise B. Redman Trulock, was born May 2, 1867, at Austin Indiana. When he was yet a child, the family moved to Missouri where he grew to young manhood and received his education in the rural schools. He came to Illinois when a young man and on April 10, 1895, was united in marriage to Annie Belle Fielder of St. Augustine, who with the following children survives him: Arlie of Montezuma, New Mexico; Miss Fern of East Moline, Ill.; Donald of Chicago; Mrs. Josephine Olinger of Hermon; Mrs. Maude Anderson, Mrs. Rose Lee, James and Miss Doris of St. Augustine. There are eight grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Maria Fielder; a brother, Charles Trulock of Brighton, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Susan Doughty of Stockton, Kansas, and Mrs. Alice Steele of Hiawatha, Kansas.
Mr. and Mrs. Trulock spent the first years of their married life here; during that time he was rural free delivery carrier, in which capacity he was well known for his integrity and efficiency.  In 1906 the Trulock family moved to Pretty Prairie neighborhood and until 1932 they lived on farms in the vicinity of Abingdon or Galesburg.  Last spring he with his family moved here to reside with Mrs. Maria Fielder.  Mr. Trulock was quiet and unassuming but was highly respected as a good friend and an honest citizen.
Funeral services will be held from the St. Augustine Christian Church Wednesday afternoon, March 1 at 2 p.m.

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.

aft 24 Nov 1932 Hill City Times Robert Levi Jackson
Robert Levi Jackson, son of J. E. and Mollie Jackson, was born in Clay County Nebraska, July 29, 1878 and died in the Lakeside Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, the morning of November 24, 1932.  On Jan 3, 1894, he moved with his parents, brothers and sisters, to Kansas, where they settled on a farm near Palco, in Rooks County.  They moved to Graham County in 1897.  On September 1, 1901, he was married to Miss Katie M. Allen.  During their early married life, they lived on a farm in Morlan Township, moving to Hill City in 1910,  where they have since made their home.  His mother and three sisters preceded him in  death.  He leaves to mourn: His widow, his father, J. E. Jackson of Elbert, Colorado; five brothers, one sister, and other relatives and friends.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Hill City. 

11 Nov 1932 Ransom Record Henry Copper
Henry Copper was born July 14, 1853, in Freeport, Ill., and departed this life at the Midwest Hospital in Ransom, Kansas, October 28, 1932 at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 14 days. When just a boy he moved with his parents to Iowa Falls, Iowa, where in 1881 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Rainsberger. In 1883 the young couple moved to Concordia, Kansas, and in 1887 came to Ness City where he engaged in the trade of blacksmith for a number of years. For the past several years they have lived on a farm in Nevada township. Besides his companion of more than fifty years Mr. Copper is survived by one brother Frank of Oklahoma, a niece, Mrs. Smith, of Lebanon, Kansas and one nephew, Ed Copper of Stockton, Kansas, and other relatives whose residences are not now known. Mr. Copper has suffered with cancer for a number of years, and during the last weeks of his life was faithfully cared for by the staff of the Midwest Hospital. The funeral service was held at the Methodist Church conducted by the pastor Rev. C. E. Hall.

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 frie