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BALLENTINE, LESTER (1959)

LESTER BALLENTINE DIES IN ONE-CAR ACCIDENT

Mr. Lester Ballentine, 60, of Emporia, was fatally injured Thursday afternoon, October 29, in a one-car accident on a county road about six miles northeast of Eskridge when the car in which he was riding went out of control and turned over. Mr. Ballentine was thrown from the car and was pinned beneath it, sustaining a broken neck which caused instant death.

Mrs. Bess Veatch, also of Emporia, driver of the car, received a broken collarbone and severe bruises. She is in an Emporia hospital.

The couple were on their way to Onaga to visit with Mr. Ballentine’s brother, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ballentine.

Mr. Ballentine had been employed by the Santa Fe Railroad since 1926 and was an engineer at the time he was killed. He was born in the Onaga community.

Survivors include three sons, Loren of West Virginia, Bill of Los Angeles, California, and Gene of Iowa; three brothers, Merle of Emporia, Bill and Orville of Havensville; one sister, Mrs. Garnet Robbins of Salina, and eight grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death in August 1957.

Funeral services and burial were Sunday afternoon in Emporia.

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BALLENTINE, ORVILLE H. “PETE” (NO DATE)

Services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Evangel United Methodist Church in Holton for Orville H. “Pete” Ballentine, 81, Holton. He died Saturday, Dec. 3, 1988, at a Holton nursing home.

He was born March 8, 1907, at Onaga, the son of Oliver and Maude Thompson Ballentine. He was graduated from Onaga High School in 1926. He lived in Onaga and Havensville before he moved to Holton in 1983.

Mr. Ballentine was a member of the Evangel United Methodist Church in Holton and a volunteer in the Sunday School at the church.

His wife, the former Addie B. Davis, died Dec. 2, 1982. He was married to Sarah Oxandale July 23, 1983, in Holton. She survives.

Other survivors include two daughters, Wilma Falk, Topeka, and Ruth Imhoff, Santee, Calif; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.

Burial was in Havensville Cemetery.

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BALL, BONNIE RUTH (NO DATE)

Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Monday, March 30, 1992, in Onaga Cemetery for Bonny Ruth Ball, 68, Onaga, who died Tuesday, March 24, 1992, at a Big Bear City, CA, hospital.

Mrs. Ball was a nurse’s aide 40 years in Veterans Administration hospitals in California and recently in Topeka.

She was born September 20, 1923, at Mooers, NY, the daughter of Edward and Grace Wilson Stratton.

She was married to David K. Ball in September 1946 in Houghton, NY. He Survives.

Other survivors include three daughters, Kathryn Cottrell, Onaga, Linda Goss, Big Bear City, CA., and Edith Burgess, Topeka; two sisters, her twin, Betty Parnell, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Alberta Knowlton, Papua, New Guinea; two brothers, Sherwood Stratton in California, and the Rev. Percy Stratton in Ohio; 11 grandchildren; (End of clipping. There is obviously more here)

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BAKER, ERNEST (NO DATE)

Ernest Baker, 94, Onaga, died late Thursday, August 22, 1985, at a Topeka hospital.

Mr. Baker farmed in the Soldier area until 1943. He later worked for Kaw Valley Lumber ten years, then was a truck driver for Kaw Valley Dehydrator until he retired in 1970.

He was born March 6, 1891, at Buckhart, MO, the son of William Henry and Sophronia Peebles Baker. He moved from Topeka to an Onaga nursing home five years ago.

Mr. Baker was a member of Evangel Temple in Topeka.

He was married to Ethel J. Hunter in 1953 at Lawrence. She died July 23, 1978. He also was preceded in death by two daughters, Nancy Pearl Baker in 191? And Mrs. Vernia Rice in 1982 and three sons, Ralph Baker in 1918, Ira Baker in 1962 and Harry Baker in 1971.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Grace Leach, Holton; Mrs. Ruby Branam, Denison; Mrs. Dorothy Wegner, Onaga and Mrs. Evelyn Cress, Burson, CA, two sons, Arley Baker, Woodbine and Ray Baker, Eugene, OR; a brother, Theodore Baker, Springfield, MO, 35 grandchildren; 97 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

Services were held at two o’clock Monday Afternoon, August 26, 1985 at Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association 5375 W. 7 th, Topeka 66606 or Golden Acres Nursing Home, Activity Fund, 500 Western, Onaga, Kansas 66521.

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< BALLANTINE, WILMA BLANCHE (NO DATE)

Wilma Blanche Ballentine, 81, Onaga, died Sunday, July 28, 1991, at Golden Acres Nursing Home in Onaga.

She worked at Federated Clothing department store in Holton many years, then she and her husband owned and operated a tavern in Holton. They moved to Onaga where they owned and operated a liquor store for many years. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Ballentine continued to operate the store until she retired about 1983.

She was born march 14, 1910, northwest of Havensville, the daughter of Thomas and Etta McDevitt Burdette. She attended rural schools and was graduated from Onaga High School in 1928.

She was a member of the Auxiliary to Holton Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1367 in Holton.

She was married to A. W. “Bill” Ballentine on December 18, 1935, in Rossville. He died in 1971.

Survivors include a sister, Tressie Florence, Onaga; and a brother, Clyde Burdette, Onaga, and several nieces and nephews.

Services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Tessendorf Mortuary in Onaga. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery.

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BAKER, MARY AMANDA (NO DATE)

Mrs. Mary Amanda Baker was born on September 5 th, 1859, and departed this life in Onaga, Kansas, on December 30 th, 1936.

Her parents were the Honorable Orin J. Grover and Eliza J. Grover, both now deceased, who were among the earliest settlers in this community.

Mrs. Baker came to this community from Wilton, Iowa, with her parents in 1859, and has since made her home near or in Onaga. She was married to David Scott Baker in 1877 and to this union was born a son, Orin Franklin Baker, who survives her. Mrs. Baker is the last one of the Orin J. Grover family to pass into the Great Beyond.

Early in life, Mrs. Baker became a member of the First Congregational Church of Onaga, Kansas, and remained a faithful member until her death. She was a member of the Onaga Chapter No. 71, Order of Eastern Star, and was the only active surviving charter member of that Chapter.

Her Christian activities were many and were manifested chiefly through her church work and the Ladies aid Society. She will long be remembered by her many kindly and helpful acts towards all who knew her.

Notwithstanding her long period of illness in her late life, she still took a deep interest in civic and church affairs.

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BASSETT, MILFORD (NO DATE)

ONAGA – Milford Bassett, 84, Onaga, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 1992, at Onaga Community Hospital.

He was born September 13, 1907, at Cloud County, the son of George H. and Florence Kelly Bassett. They moved to Wamego and he attended Wamego Elementary School. He worked as a farm hand in Wamego and Concordia before buying a farm in Havensville. Mr. Bassett worked for Wheeler Lumber Co. in Topeka from 1953 to 1971. He returned to his farm in Havensville and retired to Onaga in 1980.

He was a member of the Havensville Christ Church, Our Fellows Lodge of Onaga and Kansas Farm Bureau.

Mr. Bassett married Winifred George of Westmoreland on Dec. 23, 1933. She survives.

Other survivors include two brothers, Roy B. Bassett, Washington, MO; Floyd Bassett, Wamego; and a foster son, Loren D. George, Topeka.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Havensville Cemetery. Mr. Bassett will lie in state today and Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Tessendorf Funeral Home in Onaga. Relatives and friends will meet Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

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BARKYOUMB, JEROLD LOUIS (NO DATE)

Jerold Louis Barkyoumb, 67, Topeka, died Tuesday, July 8, 1997, at his home.

Mr. Barkyoumb was a retired mechanic. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

He was born December 6, 1929 in Olsburg, the son of Louis and Cecil Frazier Barkyoumb. He was reared in Olsburg and moved eka nine years ago.

Mr. Barkyoumb was a member of North Post No. 400 of the American Legion and attended Southwest Christian Church.

He was married to Dixie Graf in 1952. They were divorced. He was married to Doris Hollister Dunlap in 1964. She died in 1990. He later was married to Grace L. Rolefsz Morgan on October 12, 1992, in Mount Vernon, MO. She survives.

Other Survivors include a daughter, Dawna L. Barkyoumb, Topeka; three sons, Jerry L. Barkyoumb, Danny L. Barkyoumb, and Darrell L. Barkyoumb, all of Topeka; five stepdaughters, Connie Wilson, Wichita, Cindy Dodson, Derby, Jo Ann Richardson, Raytown, MO, Judith Boyce and Sharon Noland, both of Kansas City, KS; six stepsons, Sam Dunlap, Jonesboro, AR; Doug Dunlap, Anniston, Alabama; James Dunlap and John Dunlap, both of Wichita, Eddie Noland, Spotsylvania, V, and Michael Noland, Schweinfurt, Germany; a brother, Bill Barkyoumb, Onaga; a sister, donna Strange, Yakima, WA; three grandchildren; 21 step-grandchildren; and 22 step-great-grandchildren.

Services were at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 11, at Southwest Christian Church. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Friday at Hillside Cemetery in Sedgwick.

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BARNES, BEULAH MRS. 5 MAR 1929 )

This community was cast into a cloud of gloom and sadness yesterday morning when the sad news rapidly spread that Mrs. Beulah Barnes, wife of Dr. H. L. Barnes, had passed away during the previous night. She had given birth to a son Saturday, and peritonitis developed Sunday.

Mrs. Barnes was a devoted wife and mother, and her happy disposition made for her a host of admiring friends who are indeed sorry at her untimely taking away. Funeral services will be held at the Congregational Church in this city this afternoon and interment will be given in the Onaga Cemetery. Obituary next week.

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BARNES, HENRY M. (2 MAR 1947)

Retired Conductor Had Been a Union Pacific Employee 48 Years --Henry M. Barnes, 69, of 2503 Linwood Boulevard, died yesterday at the home. He had been employed by the Union Pacific railroad forty-eight years and was a passenger conductor before he retired three years ago.

Mr. Barnes was a member of the Men’s Bible class of the Central Avenue Methodist church, the Onaga, Ks., Masonic Lodge, Union Pacific Club No. 4 and the Railroad Retired Men’s club.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Carrie Haynes Barnes of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Garrett A. Talbot, Cheyenne, Wyo., two sisters, Mrs. George Norris, Powell, Wyo., and Mrs. Walter Clark, Topeka, and two brothers, T. H. Barnes, San Bernardino, Calif., and P. H. Barnes, Glendale, Calif.

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BALLENTINE, MAUDE ANN (MRS. O. C. BALLENTINE) (NO DATE)

Mrs. O. C. Ballentine passed away at the Onaga Hospital last Friday afternoon after a very short illness. Her unexpected passing was a shock to the community , and the bereaved family have the sympathy of everyone.

Mrs. Maude Ann Ballentine, daughter of George and Mary Ann Thompson, was born May 15, 1880 near New Concord, Ohio. She passed away from this earthly home at Onaga, Kansas, on January 30, 1948 at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 15 days. She was four years of age when she came with her parents to Kansas and she has lived most of her life in this community.

She was united in marriage to Oliver C. Ballentine on July 13, 1898 at Alma, Kansas. To this union were born five children: Lester Ballentine of Emporia; Arthur William Ballentine of Holton, Merle Ballentine of Emporia; Orville Ballentine and Mrs. Garnette Robbins, of Onaga.

She was a member of the Baptist Church and was a faithful follower of Jesus and His teachings.

She is survived by her husband and the five children; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Falkenstien and Mrs. Orpha Dronberger of Onaga and Mrs. Mary Hobbs of Topeka; one brother, Charlie Thompson of Westmoreland; and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church in charge of Rev. E. R. Talbott. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.

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BAIRD FAMILY ( 21 JAN 1979 )

Three members of the Darol Baird family of rural Havensville were killed and two escaped serious injury early Sunday evening when their automobile was struck by a fast Union Pacific freight train.

Killed were Mrs. Helen Baird, 50; a son, Neil Patrick Baird, 9, and a daughter, Lisa Marie Baird, 8. Mr. Baird and another son, Glen, 13, were shaken and bruised. The train was westbound, and the Baird family were coming to Onaga to attend catechism class at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. The accident happened at the DeGraw Street crossing at the east edge of Onaga. The auto was impaled on the front coupling of the diesel, and dragged or pushed about two blocks, to the crossing at Leonard Street.

Funeral services for the three family members were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at St. Vincent de Paul’s Catholic Church, with the Rev. Fr. James O’Grady officiating. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery.

Mrs. Baird was born April 28, 1928 on a farm south of Concordia and attended schools in Nebraska and Kansas. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul’s Catholic Church, Onaga.

She married Darol Dean Baird September 15, 1952, at Salmon, Idaho. He survives.

Other survivors include six sons, Richard Lee Baird and Robert Darol Baird, both at home, Wayne Francis Baird, rural St. George, and William J. Baird, Lyle J. Baird and Glen Virgil Baird, all at home. Two daughters, Mrs. Connie Ellis, Havensville, and Deloris Baird, at home; her mother, Mrs. Clarisse Boyer, Junction City, and a brother, Phillip Boyer, Junction City.

Neil Patrick Baird was born May 1 1968 at Onaga. Lisa Marie Baird was born January 16, 1971 at Onaga. Both children attended Havensville Elementary School and were members of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at Onaga.

They are survived by their father, six brothers, two sisters and grandmother.

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BAHRET, BLAIR E. (1979)

Funeral services for Blair E. Bahret, 46, of Havensville, are being held at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton. Burial will be in the Havensville cemetery. Mr. Bahret died Monday morning at K. U. Medical Center in Kansas City where he had been transferred earlier Monday from the Seneca hospital.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe S. Bahret, he was born June 10, 1933, at Havensville and attended schools there. He was a life-long resident of the Havensville community, where he was a farmer and stockman.

Mr. Bahret was a veteran of the Korean War and a charter member of the Havensville Lions club, which he served as secretary.

On July 7, 1953, he was married to Carol elder at Onaga. She survives.

Other survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Illa Kay Koblar of Kansas City, and Ella May, Arla, Karla and Robin Bahret all of the home; seven sons, Roscoe E. Bahret of Yuma, AZ, Albert Bahret of Carbondale, CO, Ernest Bahret of Wamego, and Earl, Vernon, Burton, and Steven Bahret, all of the home; his mother, Mrs. Pearl Bahret of Havensville; a sister, Mrs. Linda Brunkow, of Topeka; and four grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Blair Bahret Educational fund in care of the Farmer’s State Bank at Circleville.

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BAKER, WALTER T. (NO DATE)

Father Dies Monday in Topeka Rest Home –Walter T. Baker, 86, Topeka, died Monday in a Topeka rest home. He had been a patient in a Tope hospital earlier this year. He was the father of Mrs. Elizabeth Nolte, Soldier, Mrs. Retha Kuehl, Topeka, and Mrs. Viola Fields, all former residents of Onaga and Havensville.

He was born July 22, 1887, at Oregon, MO. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad before he retired.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Rena Baker, on February 13, 1973.

Besides the three daughters, Mr. Baker is survived by a brother, Richard Baker, Mexico, MO; two sisters, Mrs. Samantha Goza, Sikeston, MO; and Mrs. Dorothy Lee; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Services were held at 1:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at Penwell-Gable Chapel in Topeka with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Topeka.

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BALLENTINE, ADDIE B. (NO DATE)

Final Rites Sunday for Mrs. Addie Ballentine – Funeral services for Mrs. Addie b. Ballentine, 77, of Havensville were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 5, at the Havensville Christian Church, with burial in the Havensville Cemetery. Mrs. Ballentine died Thursday, December 2, at Community Hospital in Onaga where she had been a patient for three seeks. She had been ill for several years.

She was born March 17, 1905 at Winchester, the daughter of Shelton J. and Mary E. Kramer Davis.

She was married to Orville H. Ballentine on January 2, 1929 at Oskaloosa and they made their home in the Onaga community, moving to Havensville in 1947.

Mrs. Ballentine is survived by her husband, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Imhoff of Santee, California, and Mrs. Wilma (Myron) Falk of Topeka; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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BALLENTINE, MAMIE A. BRUNKOW MRS. (NO DATE)

Mrs. Merle M. Ballentine, 920 Lawrence, Emporia, Kansas, died in the Newman Memorial County Hospital at 2:45 p.m. Monday, March 5, 1956.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, march 8, in the Messiah Lutheran Church conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Louis F. Witte. Burial was in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.

Mamie A. Brunkow, daughter of the late Albert and Minnie Henneberg Brunkow, was born April 11, 1906 in Wheaton. She married Merle M. Ballentine in Topeka December 22, 1928. She is survived by her husband of the home; one son, Larry Joseph of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Donna Mae Doles, Manhattan; Mrs. Dene Merlene Myers, Larned; Miss Janice Jean Ballentine of the home; four sisters, Mrs. Effie Niemann, Nortonville; Mrs. Myrtle Rebsch, LaMarque, Texas; Miss Lula Brunkow, Onaga; Mrs. Edna Berges, Topeka; three granddaughters and two grandsons. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Bonnie Lea, who passed away in infancy, and one sister, Mrs. Dora Teske.

She was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and the Kendall Ellis Ladies Society of B. of L.F. an E.

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BALLENTINE, MERLE MITCHELL (1983)

Merle Mitchell Ballentine, 79, died Saturday, March 19, at Memorial Hospital in Topeka where he had been a patient since February 3.

The son of Oliver and Maude Thompson Ballentine, he was born September 13, 1903 on a farm near Onaga. He attended grade school at the Independence country school near Onaga. He had been a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth, since 1970.

He married Mamie Brunkow of Onaga in 1928. She died in 1956. He was married to Marie Graf Wegner on May 22, 1964 and they made their home in Kansas City until 1970 when Mr. Ballentine retired and they moved to Onaga. He was an engineer for the Santa Fe railroad for thirty years.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Donna Doles, of Santa Fe, NM, Mrs. Dene Myers of Wichita, and Mrs. Janice Doxtater of Stevens Point, Wisc., one son, Larry Ballentine of Huntsville Ala; a step-son, Ronnie Wegner of Onaga; a brother, Orville Ballentine of Havensville; a sister, Mrs. Garnette Robbins of Salina; nineteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lester and Bill Ballentine.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth, with the Rev. Norman Sawyer officiating. Interment was in Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia.

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BALLENTINE, RUSSELL HUGH (NO DATE)

Russell Hugh Ballentine, only son of Hugh L. and Ada Alsip Ballentine was born at the farm home eight miles south of Onaga On Sunday July13, 1913, and passed away on Monday, July 9, 1962, at his farm home near Onaga. He was preceded in death by his father and mother. Survivors include his widow, Pauline; three sons, Russell Lee and Joseph Alexander of the home, Ralph Hugh and his wife, Jacqueline Marie of Onaga; a brother, Jean Hudson, Wamego; six sisters, Miss Grace Ballentine, Mrs. Virginia Applegate and Mr. Vivian Platz, Wamego, Mrs. Melba Edwards, Westmoreland, Mrs. Katherine Dewey, Onaga, and Mrs. Ben Johnson, Northridge, CA; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle Kreth, Coralville, Iowa; nine brothers-in-law; six sisters-in-law; seven nieces, eleven nephews, a number of other relatives and a host of friends.

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BARTON, ROSETTA ISABEL MILES (NO DATE)

Rosetta Isabel Miles was born October 12, 1864, near Hartford City, Indiana, and died in Bell Memorial hospital in Kansas City, Kansas August 9, 1936, aged 71 years, 9 months and 17 days.

On May 25, 1881 she was married to E. N. Barton, at Wymore, NE. To this union was born one child, Mrs. Estella Elliott, of Onaga. She is survived also by her mother, Mrs. D. F. Miles, of Onaga; two brothers, Ed Miles of Topeka and A. O. Miles, of Soldier; two sisters, Mrs. J. S. Conlin, of Oneida, and Mrs. M. M. Caron, of Topeka, and one granddaughter, Jean Elliott, of Onaga.

She was a member of the Royal Neighbors, also the Rebecca’s, and was also a member of the Congregational Church, in which she was an unusually active member until the last year or two of her life.

Mrs. Barton was known to the present pastor of this church only four months, but during that time he found her one of the most patient, courageous, Christian mothers he has ever known. She was the kind who did not complain, but carried on to the end with complete Christian faith.

Funeral services were held at the Federated church in charge of Dr. Thomas C. Hinkle, Tuesday afternoon. Burial was in the Onaga cemetery.

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BAKER, DAVID SCOTT (NO DATE)

David Scott Baker was born in Jamestown, New York, in 1852 and died in Pueblo, Colorado, January 17, 1910. He moved to Iowa with his parents in 1859, and in 1873 he was married to Mary A. Grover in this county. To this union was born two children, one dying in infancy, and a son, Frank, of Pueblo, Colorado. Mr. Baker was engaged in the furniture business in this city for perhaps twenty-five years, coming here when the town was young. He was always a generous, big-hearted man, and was ever ready to assist in any worthy public enterprise. It caused him much sorrow, when about four and a half years ago his son was obliged to leave this country on account of his health and move to Colorado, and last May he disposed of his business interests here and moved to that state, that he might engage in business with, and be near him. He bought property in Pueblo, and was in every way prepared to enjoy life for a number of years, had it not been for that dread Brights disease, of which he was a victim. In September his health began failing rapidly, and his physicians informed him that there was nothing they could do to prolong his life beyond a few months. Mr. Baker was converted about a year ago, and it was a great comfort to his family to know that he was ready for the change, which they realized so soon awaited him. The body, accompanied by his wife, and son, Frank Baker and wife of Pueblo, a sister and nephew of Oklahoma, and J., W. Dunn, who met them in Topeka, arriving here Wednesday, and was taken to the Dunn home. Funeral services were held Thursday morning from the Congregational Church, conducted by Rev. Marcy. The 23 rd Psalm, which had been a real comfort to Mr. Baker during his illness was read, and Rev. Marcy took for his theme, “the Light cometh at eventide,” and drew therefrom a beautiful lesson. There were many lovely floral offerings from friends here and in Pueblo, and from the following lodges of which he was a member: Mo. 188 A. F. and A. M., the Onaga Chapter of O.E. S., and Onaga camp M. W. A. The body was laid to rest in the Onaga Cemetery, the Masons having charge of the services at the grave.

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BABCOCK, DALE AND ROLLENHAGEN, DONALD (21 JUNE 1971)

Killed in Accident – Two young men from this area, Dale Babcock of Wheaton, and Donald Rollenhagen of Westmoreland, were killed early Monday evening in a one-vehicle accident south of Ogallah, KS, in Trego County. It is reported the young men were riding in a gravel truck when a tire blew out, causing the truck to go down an embankment and burst into flames.

Dale Babcock was born May 26, 1952 at Horton and grew up in Wheaton. He was a 1970 graduate of Onaga High School. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Babcock, of Wheaton; a brother, George Babcock, Jr. of Winchester; a sister, Mrs. Robert Magnett of Frankfort; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Babcock of Valley Falls, and Mrs. Jennie Brun of Muscotah.

Services are being held at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at the Wheaton Congregational Church. Burial will be in the Nortonville Cemetery.

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BALLENTINE, OLIVER C. (NO DATE)

Oliver C. Ballentine, son of Hugh and Catherine Ballentine, was born September 5, 1877 at Van Meter. He passed away at Onaga, Kansas, July 18, 1948 at the age of 70 years, 10 months and 13 days. He was two years of age when he came to Kansas with his parents, and has resided in this community ever since. Four sisters and five brothers preceded him in death.

He was united in marriage to Maude Ann Thompson on July 13, 1899 at Alma, Kansas, who preceded him in death on January 30, 1948. To this union were born five children; Lester and Merle, of Emporia, KS, Arthur of Holton, KS, Orville and Mrs. Garnette Robbins of Onaga, KS.

Besides the five children, he is survived by 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Mary Dawe, of Santa Monica, CA, and one brother, Alexander, of Wamego, besides a host of friends and other relatives.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Seivers, of Holton. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.

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BARNETT, FLORA DAY MRS. (1949)

Mrs. Flora Day Barnett passed away on Saturday, June 11 th, at Parkview Hospital in Manhattan, KS. Uremia was the cause of her death.

Mrs.Barnett was the oldest child of Alice Baskett and Charles Day, and was born in Onaga on August 4, 1874. She attended Kansas State College in Manhattan, where she received the Degrees of B. Sc. and M. Sc.

She was married on May 31, 1899 to Robert John Barnett, of Manhattan.

She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Dahy Barnett of Chicago; two sisters, Miss Violet Day of Onaga, and Mrs. S. A. McDowell of billings, Montana; and two brothers, Judge Lawrence F. Day of Atchison, and Walter C. Day of Onaga.

Funeral services were held in the Burliew Funeral Chapel in Manhattan on Tuesday, June 14 th. Rev. B. A. Rogers, student pastor of the First Methodist Church, conducted the services. Interment was in the Onaga Cemetery, where graveside services were held.

Out-of-town relatives here for the services were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Day of Atchison; Mrs. S. A. McDowell of Billings, Montana; Miss Dahy Barnett of Chicago, IL, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ward and Robert Ward of Holton.

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BAHRET, PEARL MRS. (NO DATE)

Mrs. Pearl Bahret, 92, Havensville, died Monday, October 21, 1985, at a Topeka hospital.

Mrs. Bahret formerly was a teacher in the Havensville community.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Havensville and of Alpha Delta Kappa teacher’s sorority.

She was married to Roscoe Sims Bahret December 30, 1914, at Havensville. He died October 14, 1978. A son, Blair Bahret, died November 12, 1979.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Linda E. Brunkow, Topeka; three brothers, Galen Eddy, Havensville; Avery Eddy, Wamego and Cecil Eddy, Richmond, CA; 13 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:00 o’clock today (Thursday) in the United Methodist Church at Havensville. Burial will be in Havensville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Havensville united Methodist Church and sent in care of the Farmers State Bank at Circleville, 66416.

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BAHRET, CAROL ANN (NO DATE)

Mrs. Carol Ann Bahret, 51, of Havensville, died Monday evening, December 21, 1987, at her home. She suffered an apparent heart attack.

She was born July 5, 1936, at Wheaton, the daughter of Damien and Corinne Miller Elder. She spent all of her life in the Havensville and Onaga communities and was graduated from Havensville high school in 1954.

Mrs. Bahret was a student at Washburn University, Topeka, where she had earned many honors. For many years she coached the Havensville girls softball teams.

She was married to Blair Eddy Bahret on July 7, 1953, at Onaga. He died November 12, 1979.

Survivors include her father and step-mother, Damien and Cecilia Elder, Onaga; five daughters, Illa Kay Koblar, Jacksonville, FL; Ella May Bahret, Havensville, Mrs. Arla Ogle and Robin Bahret, Wamego, and Karla Bahret, Topeka; seven sons, Roscoe E. Bahret, San Diego, CA; Albert Bahret and Vernon Bahret, Silver Lake, Ernest Bahret, Lecompton, Earl Baharet, Soldier, Barton Bahret, Emmett, and Steven Bahret, Havensville; a sister, Mrs. Martha Bettencourt, Havensville; two brothers, Paul Elder, Onaga, and Don Elder, Havensville; and 15 grandchildren.

Services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, at the Havensville United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Havensville cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Carol Bahret Education Fund for her children and sent in care of the Farmers State Bank at Circleville.

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BALLENTINE, ARTHUR WILLIAM “BILL” (NO DATE)

Arthur William (Bill) Ballentine, second son of Oliver and Maude Ballentine, was born south of Onaga in the Independence district on July 2, 1901 and departed this life at the Onaga Community Hospital Saturday, April 17, 1971, at the age of 69 years, nine months and 15 days. He had cancer. Most of his life was spent in the vicinity of Onaga and Holton. He attended the Independence School.

Bill was a quiet, good natured, humorous person. He could see the serious as well as the jovial side of life. He was always ready to assist wherever or whenever called. He loved nature, working the woods, fishing or hunting with his dogs.

For a time he lived in Clay Center, working in a creamery. From 1925 until 1928 he worked as a brakeman for the Union Pacific Railroad. In 1932 when the L.K.&W. was taken off, Bill started working up a cream route for the Jayhawk Creamery in Holton and hauled cream and butter for 15 years. Eventually he had nine routes and five trucks. In 1948, with a partner, he purchased a tavern, cafe and recreation room in Holton, later buying his partner out. During this time he became field superintendent for Jayhawk Creamery and also sold insulation, roofing and siding. In 1953, he went back to farming northeast of Onaga. He helped build the Onaga Community Hospital and later served as custodian for 10 years until he retired. He also operated a retail liquor store in Onaga since December 1959.

Bill was married to the former Wilma Burdette December 18, 1935. She survives. Other Survivors include two brothers, Merle Ballentine of Onaga and Orville Ballentine of Havensville; one sister, Mrs. Garnette Robbins of Salina, other relatives and a host of friends. A brother Lester of Emporia died in 1959.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 20, 1971 at 2:30 in the Onaga Congregational Church with the Rev. Clifton B. Kruse officiating. Mrs. Mary Jean Handley, soloist, was accompanied by Mrs. Alice Smith at the organ. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery. Casket bearers were Sidney Taylor, Herbert Hess, Robert Ward, Fred Zwoniter, Orville Werner and Del Umscheid.

A noble life, but written not in any book of fame, Among the list of noted ones None ever saw his name. Few, save his household ever knew the victories he had won, And only they could testify How well his work was done.

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BALLENTINE, ALEXANDER “JACKIE” (NO DATE)

Alexander Ballentine, Jackie as he was familiarly known, passed away at the home of Uriah Applegate, April 21, 1962, due to the infirmities of age. He was born June 2, 1866 at Van Meter, Iowa, the son of Hugh T. and Malone C. Ballentine.

Alexander came to Kansas in 1879 with his parents in a covered wagon to the Laclede community where he has resided since. When he was a young man, he became a member of the Baptist Church. Like many others of that day, he helped with the building of the first Laclede church.

He was one of 12 children, who, with his parents, preceded him in death. He is survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives as well as a host of friends.

Jackie was patient and kind to all and had many friends of all ages. He was ever ready to lend a helping hand. Many will miss our “Jackie” who has been a friend to man for almost 96 years.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 25, 1962 at the Stewart Memorial Chapel in Wamego. The Rev. S. E. Bruce officiated. Interment was in the Laclede cemetery.

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BALLENTINE, ABBIE PAULINE (NO DATE)

Abbie Pauline Ballentine, 87, Onaga, died Monday, September 20, 1999, at an Onaga hospital.

Mrs. Ballentine and her husband farmed in the Wamego and Laclede area until 1997. She also sold handcrafted works at gun shows in the region.

She was born February 14, 1912, north of Abilene, the daughter of Ralph and Myrtle Estelle Cress Cooley. She attended school at Industry and Tallmedge and she graduated from high school at St. George. ; She raised canaries most her life and was known through the area for her lemonade.

Mrs. Ballentine was a member of Laclede Baptist Church and the Laclede Sunflower Club.

She married Russell Hugh Ballentine of January 1, 1936, in Junction City. He preceded her in death. Two brothers also preceded her in death.

Survivors include three sons, Ralph Hugh Ballentine, Russell Lee Ballentine and Joseph Alexander Ballentine, all of Onaga; a brother, Verl Cooley of Wamego; four sisters, Ruth Cramer of Manhattan, Frances Schmoe of Ottawa, Helen Walker of Wamego, and Elizabeth “Bessie” Price in California; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Services were at 10 a.m. Friday at R. J. Evans Mortuary in Wamego. Burial was in Wamego City Cemetery.

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BASSETT, ROY B. (NO DATE)

Roy B. Bassett, 89, Westmoreland, died Sunday, August, ** 1999 at the Westmoreland Community Care Home.

Mr. Bassett was born January 25, 1910, in Stockton, Kansas, the son of George H. and Florence Kelly Bassett. He attended Laclede School and spent his life farming until his retirement. After retiring, Mr. Bassett lived in Washington, Missouri and Onaga, before moving to Westmoreland. He was a member of the Laclede Baptist Church.

Mr. Bassett was preceded in death by three brothers.

Survivors include a nephew, George R. Bassett of Tyler, Texas; and two sisters-in-law, Lorena Bassett of Wamego and Winifred Bassett of Onaga.

Visitation with family and friends was held Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday (today), at the Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Burial will follow in the Laclede Cemetery.

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BARTON, EUGENE N. (NO DATE)

Eugene N. Barton was born near Williamsport, PA on February 12, 1854 and died at the home of his daughter in Topeka, Kansas on April 4, 1941 at the age of 87 years.

He was married to Rosetta Miles in Wymore, NE, on May 25, 1881. At that time he was a contractor on the B & M Railroad, and followed the line as far as Fairbury, NE, going from there to Phillipsburg, KS, where he worked on the railroad for 2 years. From there they moved to Lebanon where Mr. Barton was stationary engineer for some time. Later they moved to Onaga, where they resided until Mrs. Barton’s death on August 9, 1936, Mr. Barton having worked on the Union Pacific Railroad here until the age of retirement. In January, 1938, he moved eka where he resided until the time of his death.

He is survived by his only daughter, Mrs. T. B. Elliott, and one granddaughter, Jean Elliott, of Topeka.

Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church in Onaga on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Dr. Thos. C. Hinkle. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.

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BAHRET, ROSCOE EUGENE (NO DATE)  

Roscoe Eugene Bahret, 43, Pahrump, Nevada, formerly of Havensville, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, at Nathan Adelson Hospice Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He was born on June 22, 1956, in Onaga, the son of Blair and Carol Elder Bahret.

He attended Havensville Grade School and graduated from Onaga High School in 1974. After graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps and retired in 1994 as a Gunnery Sergeant. He owned and operated Pioneer Saddlery in Pahrump.

He was married to Kelly Costly on Dec. 23, 1981 in California. They were divorced.

Survivors include one son, Joshua Bahret, Pahrump, Nevada, two daughters, Stacy Bahret and Sarah Bahret, both of Pahrump, Nevada, six brothers, Bert Bahret, Topeka, Ernie Bahret, Lecompton, Earl Bahret, Soldier, Vernon “Sam” Bahret, silver Lake, Bart Bahret, Belvue, Steve Bahret, Pahrump, Nev., five sisters, Ill** Koblar, Jacksonville, Fla., Ella Bahret, Holton, Arla Ogle, Topeka, Karla Bahret, Silver Lake and Robin Valez, Henderson, Nev.

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BALLENTINE, MARIE M. (NO DATE)

Marie M. Ballentine, 90, Onaga, died Tuesday, October 29, 1996, at a hospital in Fort Worth, TX. She was enroute to Yuma, AZ where she makes her winter home.

The daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Mitz Graf, She was born November 4, 1905, on the Graf farm southwest of Onaga.

Mrs. Ballentine attended grade school at White Pigeon Grade School, the Onaga Grade School and the Duluth Parochial School. She had lived in the Onaga area most of her life, except for a period between 1964 and 1970 when she lived in Shawnee.

She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Duluth; the Onaga Senior Citizens Club, and a sewing and card club.

She married Dietrich Wegner February 17, 1926, at Duluth. He died April 24, 1963. She married Merle Ballentine May 22, 1964 at Topeka. He died March 19, 1983.

She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Wegner, who was stillborn. She was also preceded in death by nine brothers and a sister.

Survivors include a companion, Al Coyle; a son, Ronnie L. Wegner, Onaga; a step-son, Larry Ballentine, artsell, Alabama; three step-daughters, Dene Myers, Wichita, Donna Doles, Deming NM and Janice Doxator, Stevens Point WI; 19 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

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BASKETT, RUTH S. (NO DATE)

Ruth H. Baskett (discrepancy in middle initial), 96, formerly of Onaga, died Tuesday, June 3, 1997 at an Overland Park nursing home.

She was born July 11, 1900, at Onaga, the daughter of Daniel O. and Minnie Bell Mansfield Smith.

Mrs. Baskett was a beautician in Kansas City for approximately 20 years before she retired. She had lived in Kansas City for the past 65 years.

She was a member of the North Cross United Methodist Church in Kansas City, MO.

She married Robert Baskett who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a son, Glenn Bottom, who died in 1984.

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Lorna Smith, Onaga; one niece, Mary Smith Schust, Kansas City, Missouri; two nephews, Dan Smith, Onaga, and David Smith, Holton.

Graveside services were 1:30 p.m., Friday, at the Onaga Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Cross United Methodist Church or the Overland Park Manor Volunteer Program, in care of the Tessendorf-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga.

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BARNETT, ROBERT J. (November 1953)

Robert J. Barnett, 79, professor emeritus of horticulture of Kansas State College, died Friday after a long illness. He had been at the college since 1906. He was the author of many technical articles, bulletins and circulars on orchards, grape growing, pruning fruit plants, strawberry growing and related subjects.

Born in Denison, he has a B. S. and M. S. from Kansas State and was a graduate of a 4-year english curriculum at Emporia S T. C.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Flora day Barnett. Survivors include a daughter, Miss Dahy Barnett of Chicago, a sister, and two brothers.

Funeral services were held in Manhattan Sunday afternoon, with burial in the Onaga Cemetery.

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