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| Bradford, | Edith | Hayward |
| Brand, | Ruth | Haughawout |
| Brenner, | Wilma | Mack |
| Brill, | Julia | Randall |
| Brimer, | Charles | Lester |
| Brockman, | Esther | |
| Brooks | Edith | May |
| Brown, | Adelia | May |
| Brown, | Adolph | Eugene |
| Brown, | Birdie | B. |
| Brown, | Cora | Guffy |
| Brown, | Daniel | Ephriam |
| Brown, | Ellen | Annetta |
| Brown, | Foster | Randolph |
| Brown, | Frank | A. |
| Brown, | Fred | M. |
| Brown, | Hale | E. |
| Brown, | Lena | Lillian |
| Brown, | Luther | J. |
| Brown, | Sarah | Elizabeth |
| Brown, | Zelda | Sherman |
| Bruce, | Hazel | F. |
| Bruce, | Seymour | E. |
| Brungardt, | Elsie | Gabrielson |
| Brunkow, | Ada | Bembe |
| Brunkow, | Agnes | M. |
| Brunkow, | Aguste | Falk |
| Brunkow, | Almon | |
| Brunkow, | Arthur | F. |
| Brunkow, | Corinthia | Mae |
| Brunkow, | Edward | E. |
| Brunkow, | Elsie | |
| Brunkow, | Emil | Frank |
| Brunkow, | Emile | Mrs. |
| Brunkow, | Emma | A. |
| Brunkow, | Ethel | Frances |
| Brunkow, | Etta | Izella |
| Brunkow, | Evelyn | R. |
| Brunkow, | Ferdinand | F. |
| Brunkow, | Frank | Edward |
| Brunkow, | Helen | |
| Brunkow, | Ida | Helena |
| Brunkow, | Ida | L. |
| Brunkow, | John | R. |
| Brunkow, | Lorenz | E. |
| Brunkow, | Louis | E. |
| Brunkow, | Lula | G. |
| Brunkow, | Lydia | C. |
| Brunkow, | Margaret | I. |
| Brunkow, | Marie | |
| Brunkow, | Meryl | J. |
| Brunkow, | Minnie | Henneberg |
| Brunkow, | Orville | M. |
| Brunkow, | Otto | F. |
| Brunkow, | Rheva | E. |
| Brunkow, | Richard | F. |
| Brunkow, | Robert | |
| Brunkow, | Ronald | M. |
| Brunkow, | Walter | F. |
| Brunkow, | William | F. |
Mrs. Myra Marcoux of rural Centralia received word Tuesday afternoon of the death of her sister, Edith Hayward Bradford, of Palo Alto, CA. She had lung cancer.
Mrs. Bradford was born December 29, 1915, at Onaga and passed away September 11, 1984 at her home.
She attended the Onaga schools, graduating with the class of 1933.
She was married to Doyle Bradford. He survives.
Other survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Zella Rough of Kansas City, KS, Mrs. Myra Marcoux of rural Centralia, and Mrs. Bertha McHenry of McLouth and one brother, Nelson Hayward of Shawnee, OK.
Ruth E. Haughawout Brand, 86, died June 24, 1997, at home at the Grace Presbyterian Village retirement community in Dallas, Texas.
Ruth Houghawout was born on October 31, 1910, in Onaga, the daughter of Clarence and Laura Howard Haughawout.
She attended Kansas State College in Manhattan, where she played in the band and belonged to the Kappa delta Sorority.
She and Howard A. Brand were married December 24, 1932, and lived in Onaga, for several years before moving to McPherson, Kansas, during World War II, while Howard served in the Navy. Ruth was an active member of the First Baptist Church of McPherson, where she was the organist for many years.
She is survived by her husband, Howard; one sister, Edith Dice, Wichita Falls, Texas; (?) children, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers: Howard, San Clemente, CA and Evan, Topeka, KS.
Wilma Mack Brenner, 75, of rancho Cucamonga, CA, died Friday, June 16, 1995, at her home where she had lived the past 25 years.
She was born September 19, 1919, on a farm near Onaga. She graduated from Topeka High School and Chaffee College in California, with a degree in real estate.
Mrs. Brenner was a real estate agent and brokered as Brenner realty in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. In earlier years she worked as a salesperson for Adams Brothers Book Company.
She was a member of Inland Empire West Association of Realtors, Upland, CA; a charter member of Rancho Cucamonga Lioness, and then chartered to Rancho Cucamonga Community Lions. She was also active in volunteer work in her community and received many awards for her services.
She was preceded in death by one son, Curtis L. Brenner, who died August 7, 1992.
Survivors include a son, Donald D. Brenner, Rancho Cucamonga, CA; two stepsons, Carol Levier Brenner, Barstow, CA and Gerald Lewis Brenner, Topeka; three sisters, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren.
Graveside services and inurnment will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 1995 at the Onaga Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of the Tessendorf-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga.
Julia Randall Brill – Julia Randall, daughter of Ziba and Elizabeth Randall, was born near Circleville, Ohio, October 23, 1867. She grew to young womanhood there. In 1885 the Randall family came to the neighborhood of Soldier, Kansas. In 1886 the family moved to the Fairview community near Havensville, KS.
On November 28, 1893, Julia married William Henry Brill. After their marriage, they lived south of Havensville, KS until 1896 when they moved to Clay Center.
Mr. Brill passed away February 16, 1936, and Mrs. Brill continued to reside in Clay Center until 1939 when she moved to Onaga to make her home with her sister, Mrs. Rosa Nemnick. Mrs. Brill resided in Onaga until about four years ago when due to her failing health she entered the Ring’s Nursing Home at Holton, KS. At the time of her death she was being cared for in the home of Mrs. Albert Tessendorf of Wamego, KS.
She was a member of the Methodist Church at Clay Center.
Mrs. Brill passed away February 20, 1960 at the age of 92 years, 3 months and 28 days. Survivors include three brothers, Henry of Onaga, KS; George of Holton, KS; and Mack of Salem, OR; and two sisters, Mrs. Cynthia Jurey of Clay Center and Mrs. Rosa Nemick of Onaga.
Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 23 at the Tessendorf Funeral Chapel and at 2:00 p.m. at Clay Center. Services here were in charge of the Rev. Millard Marshall. Interment was in Clay Center.
Charles Lester Brimer died on Wednesday, May 14, 1980, in a Topeka hospital.
He was born March 10, 1901 in St. George, KS the son of Thomas and Stella Matthews Brimer.
He attended schools in Riley County and had lived in the Onaga area for 57 years. He owned the Brimer Truck Line and Sinclair Service Station and was a Pioneer Seed Co. salesman. He had belonged to the Kansas Motor Carriers Association and the Onaga Business Men’s Club for many years.
He was married to Dorothy Pierson. She survives. Other Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Rae Drane, Clarksville, TN; and Mrs. Mary Hildensperger, Peoria, IL; two sisters, Mrs. Ona Riniker, and Mrs. Hazel Sackrider, both of Wamego; one brother, George Brimer, Goodland; and several grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. May 17 at the Tessendorf Mortuary Chapel. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.
Esther I. Brockman, 99, Onaga, died Thursday, December 9, 1999, at the Onaga Hospital.
Mrs. Brockman was a telephone switchboard o0perator in Barnes, Corning and Havensville. She and her husband also farmed southwest of Corning until 1975.
She was born April 15, 1900, in blue Rapids, the daughter of James and Anna Swanson Quinn. She attended Waterville High School. She moved to Onaga in 1975.
Mrs. Brockman was a former member of Corning United Methodist Church and the Ladies Aid at the church. She also was a member of the Havensville Home Demonstration Unit and she was a 4-H header in Corning and Havensville.
She had been a member of the Rebekah Lodge since 1920, and was a current member of the Rebekah Lodge No. 77.
She married LaVern Brockman on November 26, 1927, in Topeka. He died in September 1980.
Survivors include a son, Bill D. Brockman of Topeka; a daughter, Barbara Ann Brockman of Onaga; a sister, Gertrude Schultz of Lucas; a grandson; two great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-great-grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Tessendorf-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery in Goff.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Onaga Senior Center, the Havensville Museum or to the charity of the donor’s choice and sent in care of the funeral home.
Mrs. Edith May Brooks, 84, Onaga, died December 26 at an Onaga nursing home.
She was born October 10, 1902, at Baileyville, the daughter of Frank and Anna Craig Richmond. She moved from Goff to Onaga in 1976.
Mrs. Brooks was a member of Goff Chapter No. 439 of the Order of Eastern Star.
She was married to Charles Brooks September 24, 1924, at Soldier. He died March 30, 1972.
Survivors include three sisters, Evelyn Novak, Onaga, Elsie Savage, Goff, and Elma Massek, Sabetha.
Services were December 29 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial was in Soldier Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society in care of First National Bank, Goff, 66428.
ONAGA – Mrs. Margaret I. Brunkow, 45, Onaga, died Friday in a Wamego hospital where she was readmitted Monday and underwent abdominal surgery later. She was born Feb 6, 1926, at Waucoma, Iowa, and spent her early life in the Laclede community south of Onaga. She attended Onaga schools.
She was married to Chester Brunkow. He survives.
Other survivors include a son, James Brunkow, Onaga; two daughters, Mrs. Karen Mellenbruch, Home City, and Betty Brunkow, at home; and a sister, Mrs. Pauline Davis, Manhattan.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church at Onaga. Burial will be in Onaga City Cemetery. Tessendorf Mortuary at Onaga is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ida L. Brunkow, 76, of Topeka, died Saturday night in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted November 18 for an abdominal ailment. She had an apparent cerebral hemorrhage November 23.
She was born September 19, 1893 at Onaga and had lived in Topeka 48 years. She was a member of the Countryside United Methodist Church, Topeka, and the Mothers Club of the World War II 35 th Division Veterans.
Her husband, Edward Brunkow, died in 1959.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Gale M. Curtis, Topeka; a son, Virgil Brunkow, San Jacinto, Calif.; two brothers, Mitchell Tessendorf, Onaga, and Zabel Tessendorf, San Jacinto, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Cecelia Wrosch, Onaga, and six grandchildren.
Memorial services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gable Funeral Home with burial in West Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Emil Frank Brunkow, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Brunkow was born near Wheaton, December 20, 1880 and departed this life November 5, 1934 at the age of 43 years, 10 months, and 15 days. His health had been failing for some time and all that medical aid and loving hands could do had been done for him. He was married on February 12, 1919 to Miss Josephine Mayers of St. George. He leaves to mourn a wife, one son, Cleo, two daughters Lucille and Jane of the home, one daughter Gail Emily preceded him in death. He leaves an aged father, August Brunkow, two sisters, Mrs. Anna Eichem and Lena Brunkow, three brothers, Herman, Henry, and Leonard Brunkow, all of Wamego and a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
Emil was a loving husband and father and a kind neighbor. He delighted in social affairs ever bringing brightness and sunshine wherever he was, but it was in his home that he was a t his best, hiding his sorrow and pain, always trying to make it pleasant for those around him.
Funeral services were held at the Stewart Funeral home November ?, conducted by Rev. Gerrit Snyder. Burial took place by the side of his daughter, Gail, in the Wamego cemetery. The pallbearers were: Cec?? Sutterlin, Joe Doll, Pete Mach? Christy Walters, Albert Bluthard, Louis Yonning.
Lula Brunkow Dies –
Miss Lula G. Brunkow, 59, died July 1 at Community Hospital. She had been in ill health the past several years and a patient in the hospital about two and one-half months.
Born May 8, 1909, near Wheaton, she had been a resident of Onaga and the community all of her life. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Effie Niemann, Nortonville, KS, Mrs. Myrtle Rebsch of LaMarque, TX and Mrs. Edna Berges of Topeka; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 this (Thursday) morning at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth. Interment will be at St. Luke (south) cemetery near Wheaton.
Mrs. Emma Auguste Brunkow, 86, of rural Onaga, died Wednesday, February 7, 1990, at her home.
She was born April 22, 1903, the daughter of Herman and Emilie Honig Abitz, on a farm northeast of Wheaton. She lived all of her life in the Wheaton and Onaga communities.
She married Arthur Brunkow, March 6, 1924, at Duluth.
Mrs. Brunkow was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Duluth, the Parents’ Club, Ladies Aid and Altar Flower Committee of the church.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Duane Brunkow, Topeka; a daughter, Mrs. Donna Eissler, Topeka; six grandchildren, one of whom, Mrs. Angela Curtis of Monument, Colo., was reared in the Brunkow home; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard Abitz, Duluth; and two sisters, Mrs. Ida Howell, Topeka, and Mrs. Lorna Taylor, Wamego.
Services were at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth. Burial was at St. Paul’s Cemetery at Duluth.
ONAGA – Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth for Mrs. Elsie L. Brunkow, 71, who died Friday at her home here.
She was born February 23, 1900, at Olsburg and spent most of her life in Pottawatomie County. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth.
Her husband, A. T. Brunkow, died in 1948.
Survivors include three sons, Louis Brunkow, Onaga, Sgt. LaVern Brunkow, Clark Air Force Base, Philippine Islands, and A. T. Brunkow, Jr., St. Charles Mo; a daughter, Mrs. Verda Deveny, Las Vegas, Nevada; a brother, William Fehlhaber, Hemet, CA, and 10 grandchildren. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Duluth.
Tessendorf Mortuary at Onaga is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 3, in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Topeka for Ronald M. Brunkow, Sr., 45, St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Topeka, who died November 15, 1993, at his home. He had been ill a short time with cancer.
He was born October 15, 1948 at Axtell, the son of Meryl and Wilma Brunkow.
Survivors include two daughters, Tina Rogers, and Bonnie Brunkow, both in Topeka; a son, Ronald Brunkow, Jr., Yorktown, IN; his mother, Wilma Brunkow, Weslaco, TX; a sister, Diana Lane, Topeka; and three grandchildren.
Mr. Brunkow was cremated. Inurnment will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery at Duluth.
Services were March 23, 1995, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Lawton, OK, for Orville Melvin Brunkow, 73 formerly of Topeka. He died March 20, 1995 at a Lawton, OK, hospital.
Mr. Brunkow worked several years for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Topeka. He retired from Gibson discount Store in Lawton in April 1994. He served in the Army during World War II.
He was born March 28, 1921, in Duluth, the son of Frank and Mary Itter Brunkow. He was graduated from Onaga High School in 1941.
Mr. Brunkow was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Lawton, where he was an elder and former Sunday school superintendent. He also was a member of Post No. 5263 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lawton.
He was married to Wava Alford on September 2, a947, in Sherman, TX. She survives.
Other Survivors include a son, Gary Brunkow, Oklahoma City; a daughter, Terry Pitcher, Corpus Christi, TX; a brother, Walter Brunkow, Holton; two sisters, Evelyn Miller, Havensville, and Alice Schneider, Seguin, TX; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Ida Helena Brunkow, 91, of Onaga, died Friday morning in Community Hospital where she was admitted last week. She had pneumonia.
She was born October 14, 1878 in Germany and had lived in the United States since 1882. She had been a resident of Onaga since 1940. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Duluth.
Mrs. Brunkow is survived by four daughters, Sophia Brunkow of the home, Mrs. Viola Teske of Duluth, Mrs. Eleanora Hornbostel of Falls City, NE and Mrs. Clarice Gudenkauf of San Jose, CA, a son, George Brunkow of Duluth, 17 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth, with burial in the church cemetery.
Seymour E. Bruce, 87, Onaga, died Wednesday, September 18, 1996, at Golden Acres Nursing Home, Onaga.
Mr. Bruce was a song leader at the First Baptist Church at El Dorado and later became a Baptist Minister and served as Pastor at Fairview Baptist Church at Towanda and several other Baptist churches before he moved to Onaga. He was pastor at the Laclede and Onaga First Baptist Churches from 1958 to 1965. And later the Baptist churches at Lansing, Lebo and Reading before he retired in 1976.
He was born October 25, 1908 at Sheffield, Iowa, the son of Roy e. and Myrtie Aborn Bruce. He was graduated from the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago in 1934 and attended El Dorado Junior College and Kansas State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in 1962. He was graduated from Central Baptist Seminary in Kansas City, KS in 1966.
He was married to Hazel F. Jackson on July 2, 1932, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She died September 12, 1996. A granddaughter, Charlotte Fuller, died in July 1974.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty J. Fuller, Friendswood, TX; two grandsons; and four great-granddaughters.
Services were at 2 p.m. Friday, September 20, at the First Baptist Church of Onaga. Burial was at the Onaga Cemetery.
Hazel F. Bruce, 91, Onaga, died Thursday, September 12, 1996, at Golden Acres Nursing Home, Onaga.
Mrs. Bruce helped her husband with pastoral duties in Onaga and El Dorado.
She was born January 24, 1905, at Knoxville, Iowa, the daughter of Guy and Charlotte Jackson. She was graduated from high school in Des Moines, IA, and later from the Moody Bible Institute at Chicago.
Mrs. Bruce was a member of the First Baptist Church at Onaga and had been Cradle Roll Coordinator at the Baptist Church in El Dorado.
She married Seymour E. Bruce on July 2, 1932, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He survives.
Other Survivors include a daughter, Betty J. Fuller, Friendswood, TX; two grandsons; and four great-granddaughters.
Services were at 2 p.m. Monday, September 16, at the First Baptist Church at Onaga. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.
ONAGA –Arthur F. Brunkow, 96, Onaga, died Friday, Jan 3, 1997, at an Onaga nursing home.
Mr. Brunkow was a farmer and stockman. He retired in the 1980’s.
He was born December 18, 1900, northwest of Onaga, the son of Wilhelm F. and Emile Wege Brunkow.
Mr. Brunkow was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Duluth where he was past president of the Men’s Club and a member of the parent’s club.
He was married to Emma a. Abitz on March 6, 1924, at Duluth. She died February 7, 1990.
Survivors include a son, Duane Brunkow, Topeka; a daughter, Donna Rae Eissier, Topeka; five grandchildren, a foster granddaughter; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery. Mr. Brunkow will lie in state at Tessendorf-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today. He also will lie in state an hour before service time Monday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas University Endowment Fund.
Walter F. Brunkow, 92, Holton, died Saturday, February 1, 1997 at Merry Manor Nursing Home in Holton.
The son of Franz and Emilie Kolterman Brunkow, he was born March 1904 on a farm northwest of Onaga. He moved from Pottawatomie County to the Holton area in 1930.
Mr. Brunkow was a farmer most of his life and delivered for EFD for five years. He was a member of the Evangel United Methodist Church and the Senior Citizens Center, both in Holton.
He was married to Violet Ruth Tibbetts, February 5, 1930, in Wheaton. She died January 7, 1971. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Daryl Brunkow.
Survivors include two sons, Larry Brunkow, Overland Park, and Lyle Brunkow, Holton; two half-sisters, Evelyn Miller, Havensville, and Alice Schneider, Seguin, TX; and two grandchildren.
Services were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial was in Holton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Special Olympics in care of the Denison State Bank in Holton.
Marie Brunkow, 79, passed Monday morning January 4, Golden Acres Rest Home where she had been a resident for the last ** years.
She was born February 23, 1885, ****euben, Hesse, Germany, and came to the United States at the age *** months.
Her husband, Frank Brunkow, died ***, 1952.
Survivors include two daughters, Evelyn Miller of Havensville, **rs, Alice Schneider of Seguin, ** two sons, Meryl Brunkow of ** and Orville Brunkow, Ada **two step-sons, Walter Brunkow of Holton and Mrs. Sylvia Nie** of Topeka; a brother Henry It*** Tuttle, OK, ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. **ral services will be at 2:00 **Thursday afternoon at St. *** Lutheran Church at Duluth *****urial in the church cemetery.
William F. Brunkow was born March 11, 1831, in Doelitz, in Pommerania, Germany. Here he grew to manhood and on June 11, 1857, was joined in holy wedlock to Karoline Zabel.
In 1869 they set out to find a new home in America. The trip across the ocean, which is now made in a week, lasted five weeks. Upon their arrival in New York they immediately set out for the west, coming to Centralia, Kansas by rail. From here they drove to Neuchatel, where they took up a homestead of 80 acres near what is Duluth. This land cost them fifteen dollars, a small sum considering the present value of land. But there were absolutely no improvements on it, such as a house, etc., net even fences. The land had to be broken and buildings erected. But with God’s blessing and hard work all this was accomplished. Only those pioneers who have helped to develop this country can really appreciate the improvements to which we as the younger generation are already accustomed.
The farm products such as wheat, corn, etc., were hauled to Wamego at that time the nearest town. They could not follow the roads for there were none. Only perhaps the trail of other wagons which had passed there before them.
Little did Mr. Brunkow dream at that time that later on there could be a railroad build passing only a few rods from his home.
But these early settlers did not in all their earthly toils forget that they were only Pilgrims on this earth and that their real home was in heaven.
Shortly after Mr. Brunkow’s arrival he and eight other neighbors, who have already all passed away before him, founded the Lutheran congregation. For a few years services were held in their houses, until in 1876 they erected a small stone building which is now used as the parochial school.
Although it was a humble beginning they rejoiced for they now had a place of worship. And the Lord blessed their work to such an extent, that in a few years this building proved inadequate, so that a larger and more modern church building was erected.
The deceased had passed the Scriptural mark of three score and ten. At the time of his death, which occurred Saturday, February 21, he was 82 years, 11 months and 10 days of age. He leaves an aged widow and the following ten children to mourn his death: August Brunkow, of Middletown, Wisconsin; William Brunkow of Duluth, Kansas; Mrs. Aug. Kolterman of Onaga; Herman Brunkow of Lake Mills, Wisconsin; Ferdinand Brunkow of Onaga; Mrs. Herm. Honig, of Wheaton; Albert Brunkow of Wheaton; Mrs. H. F. Teske of Duluth, Frank Brunkow, of Duluth, Mrs. Wm. Honig of Onaga. One daughter died in infancy. The sons from Wisconsin had come about two weeks prior to the death of their father.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. G. Degner at the Lutheran St. Paul’s church. Despite the deep snow the church was crowded. The six sons acted as pallbearers. Interment was made at the Lutheran Cemetery at Duluth.
Almon Brunkow passed away at the Onaga Hospital Saturday afternoon after an illness of only a few hours. His death was a shock to the entire community, whose sympathy goes out to his bereft family.
Almon Theodore Brunkow, son of Robert and Helena Brunkow, was born on July 31, 1897 near Duluth, Kansas. Here he was baptized and confirmed.
On March 31, 1921 he was united in marriage to Elsie Fehlhaber. To this union six children were born, two of whom were stillborn.
Mr. Brunkow became ill at the beginning of last week though at first his illness did not seem to be of a serious nature. However, his condition steadily grew worse and on Saturday became critical and led to his sudden death at 6:30 that evening. He reached the age of 51 years and 6 days.
He leaves to mourn his departure his widow, Elsie Brunkow; four children, Mrs. Ross Deveny of Las Vegas, Nevada; Louis, LaVern and Almon Jr. of Onaga; his aged parents, Robert and Helena Brunkow of Onaga; four sisters, Sophia Brunkow and Mrs. Elmer Teske, of Onaga, Mrs. Theo. Hornbostel of Falls City, Neb., and Mrs. Wilfred Gudenkauf of Hiawatha; three brothers, George and Lorenz of Duluth and Carl of Twin Falls, Idaho, as well as many other relatives and friends.
Services were conducted on Wednesday afternoon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth, the Rev. R. Hildenbrandt officiating. Interment was made in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 9, for Frank Edward Brunkow. He was the youngest son of William F. and Caroline Brunkow, born July 8, 1876 near Duluth, Kans. In his infancy he was baptised and in his boyhood he became an active member of the Lutheran church. He found a life’s companion in Emilie Kolterman on Dec. 11, 1901, which union was blessed with two children; she died Mar. 28, 1904. God meant it for good. He always does. Eleven years later, on Mar. 2, 1915, he was united in marriage with Marie Itter, who deeply mourns his departure.
He is mourned besides his devoted wife, by six children: Mrs. Sylvia Nieman of Topeka and Walter, of Soldier, by his first wife, Emilie; and Mrs. Evelyn Miller of Havensville, Meryl and Orville of Topeka, and Mrs. Alice Schneider of Marion, Texas; by three sisters, Mrs. A. F. Kolterman, Mrs. Pauline Honig and Mrs. Wm. Honig; also by nine grandchildren.
Mr. Brunkow was a faithful member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Duluth. Interment took place at the Duluth Cemetery. His pastor, Rev. J. A. E. Bauer, officiated. Pallbearers were his sons and sons-in-law.
Meryl J. Brunkow, 68, Route 1, Belvue, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, at a Topeka hospital.
Mr. Brunkow worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., more than 15 years and later was Kansas service officer for Veterans Administration Hospital 20 years before he retired March 17, 1981.
He was born Nov. 21, 1916, at Duluth, the son of Frank and Marie Itter Brunkow. He lived in Topeka many years before he moved to the Belvue community in October 1980.
Mr. Brunkow was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in McFarland. He was a life member and past commander of Philip Billard Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1650, past grand commander of the Military Order of Cooties, VFW, and a member of Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 58, all in Topeka.
He was married to Wilma Diggs August 17, 1942, at Clovis, NM. She survives.
Other Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Diana Lane, Las Animas, CO, a son, Ronald Brunkow, Kansas City, MO; two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Miller Havensville, and Mrs. Alice Schneider, Seguin, Texas; a brother, Orville Brunkow, Lawton, OK; a half sister, Mrs. Sylvia Nieman, Topeka; a half brother, Walter Brunkow, Holton; four grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Birdie B. Brown, 90, Onaga, died Friday, August 3, 1990, at Golden Acres nursing home in Onaga.
She was born March 24, 1900, on a farm south of Onaga, the daughter of Fred and Cora Guffy Brown, and lived most of her life on the farm where she was born.
Survivors include a brother, Cleon Brown, Denver, CO.
Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Sunday, August 5, in Onaga Cemetery.
Hale E. Brown, 86, Onaga, died Thursday, September 29, 1988, at Golden Acres Nursing Home in Onaga.
Mr. Brown farmed in the Onaga area most of his life.
He was born Jan 31, 1902, at Onaga, the son of Fred M. and Cora Guffy Brown.
Mr. Brown was a former member of a Masonic lodge.
Survivors include a sister, Birdie Brown, Onaga; and a brother, Cleon Brown, Denver, CO.
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Monday, October 3, in Onaga Cemetery.
Edward E. Brunkow, 69, former owner and operator of the White Lakes Golf Club, died Tuesday morning in Los Angeles, CA, hospital.
He was born November 15, 1890, at Onaga and lived in Topeka 37 years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ida Brunkow, Topeka; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Curtis, Topeka; a son, Virgil Brunkow, Los Angeles; two brothers, Otto Brunkow, Onaga, and Richard Brunkow, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Townsend and Mrs. Lloyd Fairbanks, both of Onaga, and six grandchildren.
The funeral services and burial will be in Topeka with the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Cora Guffy Brown was born April 16, 1875 near Louisville, KS the daughter of Richard A. and Eliza Edgington Guffy. She passed away Wednesday morning, May 14, 1958 after a long illness. She spent the most of her life in Vienna Township,.
She taught school several years after finishing Onaga school and the Institute at Westmoreland. She was a member of the Congregational Church of Onaga.
On November 24, 1897 she was united in marriage to Fred M. Brown, who died September 2, 1944.
Surviving to mourn her passing are her children Mrs. Carol Yoakum of North Platte NE; Mrs. Shirley Carroll and Mrs. Aldene Edwards of Miami, FL; Birdie and Hale Brown of the home and Cleon Brown of Denver, CO; one sister, Mrs. Etta Newlin of Onaga and two granddaughters and five grandsons.
Fred M. Brown was born to Ellen and Frank Brown on January 10, 1871 on the homestead south of Onaga and passed away at his home on September 2, 1944 at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 23 days after a lingering illness.
He completed the school courses in Onaga and attended college in Wichita for further education. In 1897 he was united in marriage to Cora Ulla Guffy, who survives him. To this union the following children were born: Mrs. Beulah Brown, Beatrice, NE; Miss Birdie Brown, Denver, CO; Mrs. Aldene Edwards, Jersey city, NM; and warrant Officer Cleon D. Brown, U. S. Army with headquarters in France. He is also survived by his sister, Mrs. Ruby Knight, who lives on the Brown homestead; two nephews, Harold and Lloyd Hardy; 5 grandchildren and a host of friends.
Fred was always interested in government affairs trying always to be well informed so that he might exert intelligently any influence he might have to make our country a better place in which to live. He was one of the leaders of the first boys corn clubs in Pottawatomie County nearly 40 years ago. He took an active part in the rural clubs of his township, namely the grange and lyceum. He always has been an active member of the sons of Veterans. In early years he worked in the rural Sunday School held in his district, and helped support the Congregational Church in Onaga.
He encouraged his family to get as much education as possible, both religious and secular, and sacrificed much that they could attend school.
Funeral services were held at the noon, in charge of Rev. Kenneth Bowen, pastor of the Onaga Baptist Church Tessendorf Chapel on Monday afternoon and Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.
Frank A. Brown, of Vienna Township, died January 11, 1922, as a result of cancer of the face.
He was born in Medina County, Ohio, November 13, 1843. In August 1862, just prior to attaining his 19 th birthday, he enlisted in the Forty Second Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was later transferred to the 86 th Ohio Infantry and served until the close of the war. He was married to Miss Ella Hicks at Wellington, Ohio, December 24, 1866. Three children were born to this union, a son and two daughters. Pearl died in 1901. Fred M. of Vienna and Ruby A., a teacher in the Fostoria High schools survive. Nine grandchildren also are living. His wife died October 16, 1915. The deceased, with his family came to Kansas in 1869 and homesteaded the farm upon which he continued to reside until his death, with the exception of the short time he lived in Onagafor educational purposes.
The deceased was one of the most active citizens of the northeastern part of the county. He served as trustee and other local offices, and took an active part in educational and civic affairs. He was a Republican and took an active part in political matters. In 1919 he married Mrs. Vesta Richards, who still survives him.
The funeral Services were held at the residence at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, conducted by Rev. J. P. Blackledge of Junction City, formerly pastor of the Onaga Baptist Church. Interment was in the Onaga Cemetery.
Sarah Elizabeth Shaffer, daughter of Captain William H. Shaffer and Emma Glass Shaffer, was born on August 16, 1869 near Williamsport, PA. She attended school at Maple Hill, PA and as a young woman accompanied her parents to Iowa where the family resided for several years before coming to the Onaga vicinity in 1892.
On April 12, 1905, she was married to Daniel E. Brown. After Mr. Brown’s death in 1926, she worked for a time at Beloit, Kansas, following which she spent most of the later years of her life in Onaga, where she passed away on April 27, 1954 at the age of 84 years, 8 months and 11 days.
Bettie Brown, as she was affectionately known to our community, was a member of the Onaga Congregational Church. As long as her health would permit, she was very active in church affairs, especially in the choir and as organist. She is survived by one cousin, Mrs. Harvia Shaffer Faust, of Turbotville, PA and other relatives by marriage.
Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at the Congregational Church. Rev. M. H. Marshall officiating. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.
Mrs. Luther Brown, who had been receiving treatment in a Topeka hospital for about two months for a nervous condition, was fatally injured by a train near Perry, Kansas, last Thursday night. Her body was discovered early Friday morning by Will Grindol, assistant postmaster of Perry, about fifty yards east of the Perry railroad station.
Lena Lillian Ratcliff, daughter of Arthur and Catherine Louise Ratcliff, was born October 23, 1902, at Carrollton, Arkansas. She departed this life April 25, 1952.
She was united in marriage to Luther Brown on November 8, 1924, at Maryville, Kansas.
Lena was a willing and faithful worker within her church, home and community. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Onaga.
She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Luther; one sister, Ruth of Wilson; three brothers, Clyde of Wichita, Ralph of Onaga, and Frank of Abilene; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the Tessendorf Chapel on Monday morning at 11:00 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Earl Caryl. Short services were held at Edwardsville, KS with burial in the Edwardsville Cemetery.
Relatives here from a distance were Mrs. A. J. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. John Crist, Mr. and Mrs. S. Millsap, Mrs. Ella Perdue, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown and family, all of Edwardsville; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zaring, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Hoffine, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Roudybush and two daughters, of Bonner Springs; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ratcliff of Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ratcliff of Abilene; and Mrs. John Stepp of Wilson.
Memorial Services were held at Tessendorf Chapel, city, for Mr. Luther J. Brown, 65, on Monday afternoon at 1:00 o’clock. The Rev. S. E. Bruce officiated. Interment was in Edwardsville, KS.
The lifeless body of Mr. Brown was found in the basement of Schwarz Standard Service station on Saturday morning last week. Mr. Brown had rented a space for his car at the Standard Station for a number of years, and it was in this area that his body was found Saturday morning by a station attendant.
He was born in Edwardsville, Kansas November 8, 1897. He was united in marriage to Lena Ratcliff October 24, 1924. Preceding him in death were his wife, his parents and one sister. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Beulah Crist, Edwardsville; two brothers, Harry of Edwardsville and Harold of Bonner Springs, KS; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Brown had been a Union Pacific railroad employee here for about 45 years before his retirement several weeks ago.
Mrs. Emile Brunkow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wege, was born on September 3, 1869, in Germany. After the family had come to this country she received the necessary instruction in the word of God and was confirmed May 15, 1887. In the following year on May 31, 1888 she was united in holy wedlock to Mr. William Brunkow. This union was blessed with five children, two sons, and three daughters. Two children, a son Leonard and a daughter, Mrs. Elsie Teske, preceded her in death. She passed away at Bell Memorial hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, on Monday morning, December 24, having reached the age of 65 years, 3 months and 21 days.
Her death is mourned by the following: Her husband, Mr. William Brunkow, of Duluth; one son, Arthur, of Onaga; two daughters, Lydia, of Duluth, and Mrs. Ida Teske, Onaga; 16 grandchildren; three brothers, Mr. August Wege, Westmoreland; Mr. Fred Wege and Mr. Ernest Wege, of Onaga; and one sister, Augusta, of Onaga; and a large number of other relatives.
The funeral service conducted by her pastor, O. H. Hornbostel, was held on Thursday afternoon, Dec 27, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The mortal remains were laid to rest in St. Paul’s cemetery near Duluth, awaiting the joyful resurrection on Judgment Day. “Blessed are the dead which die **************
Adelia May Brown, daughter of John Hower and wife, was born at Lafayette, Indiana October 20, 1867 and passed away at the Onaga Hospital March 25, 1957 at the age of 89 years, 5 months and 5 days.
Her father, a civil war veteran, homesteaded 6 miles west of Westmoreland, Kansas in the early 1870’s and she know the rigors of pioneer life. She was educated in the public schools and attended Campbell College at Holton, KS.She became a teacher and taught four years before her marriage to Frank A. Brown, also a teacher, at Westmoreland, February 15, 1890. They went to housekeeping at Fostoria.
To this union five children were born: Mrs. Millie Bonjour, Onaga, Kansas; Mrs. Belle Crumbaker, Manhattan, Kansas; Clare H. Brown, Sacramento, CA; John M. Brown and Frank A. Brown, Jr., preceded her in death.
She was one of the pioneer teachers of Pottawatomie County, having taught over 30 years, 14 years in Onaga grade school. Later she was 8 th grade principal at Westmoreland.
Her husband died in 1937 and she spent the next 20 years at her home in Onaga until her last illness.
She was active in church and community life and taught her Sunday school class until she was past 80. She was an inspiring teacher and loved to teach.
Mrs. Elsie Gabrielson Brungardt, 85, Onaga, died Tuesday, February 11, at a Frankfort nursing home where she had lived the past five years.
She was born May 7, 1900, on a farm west of Frankfort, the daughter of Oscar and Ella Stevens Watters. She attended Allison elementary school.
Mrs. Brungardt was a member of the Congregational Church at Onaga, and a past member of the Grange and Rebekah Lodge at Onaga.
She was married to Ernest Gabrielson May 14, 1930, at Seneca. They farmed near Centralia until they retired in 1961 and moved to Onaga. He died in August 1975. She was married to Albert Brungardt Nov. 4, 1976. He died Nov. 12, 1981.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nina O’Shea, Mayetta; five sisters, Mrs. Mae Churchill, Mrs. Laura Gabrielson, Mrs. Mary Linderman and Mrs. Jennie Powers, all of Frankfort, and Mrs. Peggy Jewell, Waterville; two grandsons; and a great-grandson.
Services were at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Padden Funeral Home in Frankfort. Burial was in Neuchatel Cemetery northwest of Onaga.
Mrs. Otto Brunkow, who suffered a cerebral hemorrhage at her home a few days ago, passed away at the Onaga Hospital early Tuesday morning.
Ada Bembe, daughter of Carl and Marie Bembe, was born in Onaga, KS, on October 1, 1894, and departed this life on September 29, 1953 at the age of 58 years, 11 months and 29 days. She spent her entire life in this community.
On October 14, 1914, she was united in marriage to Otto F. Brunkow. To this union two sons were born Carl F. and Chester O. Brunkow, both of Onaga.
She was a devoted wife and mother and a good neighbor. On account of poor health, she remained close to home and found her greatest enjoyment in her home and family. She will be greatly missed by all who know her.
She leaves to mourn her departure, her devoted husband; the two sons and daughters-in-law; her aged father, Carl Bembe; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Labbe of Centralia, Mrs. Leah Labbe and Miss Ural Bembe of Onaga; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at the Tessendorf Chapel, in charge of Rev. M. H. Marshall, pastor of the First Congregational Church. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.
Mrs. Evelyn Rosella Brunkow, 67, Onaga, died Monday, May 11, at Dechairo Hospital in Westmoreland after an extended illness.
A daughter of James Thomas and Effie Marts Mumert, she was born October 29, 1919, at WaKeeney.
She was a graduate of Havensville High School and attended Kansas State University. She was a teacher in the Highland rural school, northeast of Onaga, and Duluth Public School. ; She was a member of Onaga First Congregational Church (United Church of Christ) where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was also a member of the church’s board of deaconesses and trustees, the Ladies Aid of the church and was active in the Victory 4-H club, Pleasant Valley EHU and the Onaga Rebekah Lodge.
She was married to Carl F. Brunkow of Onaga, on May 14, 1941 at Buck's Grove Methodist Church near Havensville. He survives.
Other Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Jean Wegner, Onaga; two sons, Larry Brunkow, Duluth, and Greg Brunkow, Kansas City, MO; four brothers, Warren Mumert, Havensville, Clifford Mumert, West Plains, MO, Glenn Mumert, Batesville AR; and John Mumert, Topeka, a sister, Mrs. Anna Mae Silver, Onaga; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at First Congregational Church in Onaga. Burial was in Onaga
Cemetery. Tessendorf Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services for Lorenz E. Brunkow, 64, of Topeka, were held at 3:00 o’clock Sunday afternoon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth, with burial in Onaga Cemetery. Mr. Brunkow died Thursday evening at his home in Topeka of an apparent heart attack.
He was born July 13, 1903, in Onaga and was an employee of the Union Pacific Railroad, on the section, for 34 years, retiring in 1958. At the time of his retirement, he and his family moved from Duluth to Onaga and later to Topeka. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Topeka and the Union Pacific Old Timers Club at Marysville.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Corintha Brunkow of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Wand Durbin, Midland, TX; Mrs. Judy Rollenhagen, Westmoreland, and Mrs. Lorette Wege, Onaga; two sons, Robert Brunkow, Topeka, and Byron Brunkow, Onaga; his mother, Mrs. Ida Brunkow, Onaga; four sisters, Miss Sophia Brunkow, Onaga, Mrs. Viola Teske, Duluth, Mrs. Eleanor Hornbostel, Falls City, NE, and Mrs. Clarice Gudenkauf, Beatrice, NE; two brothers, George Brunkow, Duluth, and Carl Brunkow, Filer, ID; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth, for Mr. Robert Brunkow, 90, who passed away Friday morning at his home.
He was born May 24, 1874 west of Duluth and spent all his life in the Onaga community. He was a retired farmer and livestock man.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ida Brunkow, of the home; three sons, George Brunkow, of Wymore, NE, Lorenz Brunkow, Onaga, and Carl Brunkow, Filer, ID; four daughters, Sophia Brunkow of the home, Mrs. Viola Teske, Duluth, Mrs. Eleanora Hornbostel, Falls City, NE, and Mrs. Clarice Gudenkauf, Beatrice, NE; 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Burial was in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Duluth.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Albert Brunkow at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth, Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. Rev. J. A. E. Bauer officiating. Interment was made in St. Luke’s cemetery. Pallbearers were Louis Henneberg, Roy Henneberg, Herman Fischer, Otto Kolterman, Frank Honig and Walter Brunkow. Many memorial wreaths were dedicated to her memory.
Minnie Brunkow, nee Henneberg, was born August 18, 1870, near Wheaton, KS, the daughter of Christian and Minnie Teske Henneberg. She received her elementary training in the public schools at Wheaton. On March 11, 1896, she was united in marriage to Albert Brunkow and the young couple went to housekeeping for themselves. During the summer of 1896 she took private instruction in the fundamental doctrines of the Lutheran Church and was baptized and confirmed by Rev., A. G. Schmid on December 22, 1896.
The Lord blessed them with seven children, 6 daughters and one son, who died in infancy. Her husband, Albert Brunkow, one daughter, Mrs. Dora Teske, two brothers, Otto and Emil Henneberg, and one sister Mrs. Louise Fischer, preceded her in death. She is survived by five daughters: Mrs. Effie Niemann of Nortonville, KS; Mrs. Myrtle Rebsch of Lamarque, TX; Mrs. Mamie Ballentine of Emporia, Mrs. Edna Berges of Topeka; and Miss Lula Brunkow of the home; 19 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and many relatives and friends.
She was a faithful member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth. She firmly trusted in the word and promised of the Lord. About a year ago she suffered two light strokes, and from then on her health and strength began to fall.
Last Wednesday, noon, she had another stroke and the Lord, who loved her and redeemed her, took her out of this vale of tears unto Himself, as we confidently believe, in heaven, early Wednesday, May 23 rd, 1951 at 1:30 o’clock. She reached the age of 80 years, 9 months and 5 days. “Behold I come quickly. Hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take my crown.” Rev. 3, 11.
Mrs. Etta Izella Brunkow, 86, formerly of 2017 Van Buren, died Sunday, Dec 22, at a Topeka nursing home.
She was employed by the State of Kansas Highway Department until she retired.
Mrs. Brunkow was born December 18, 1899, in Greenwood County, the daughter of Henry H. and Hannah M. Scott Bieler. She attended Onaga schools, and lived in Topeka more than 62 years.
She was a member of the auxiliary to Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion.
She was married to Richard f. Brunkow December 24, 1919, at Kansas City, KS. He died August 21, 1981.
Survivors include a sister, Sophia Bloss, Auburn, WA.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Brunkow will lie in state from 6 p.m. today until 2 p.m. Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home.
The death of A. E. Brown at his home in this city on Tuesday morning of last week, ended the earthly career of one of Onaga’s most highly respected citizens. He was a man who was well liked by all who knew him, a man of pleasant yet quiet disposition, who, if he had nothing good to say of any one or any enterprise, said nothing. He was always found to be a booster for any enterprise or proposition which was for the advancement of the city or community. He was a kind husband and father and an exceptionally good neighbor, always ready at any time to help anyone in need of encouragement or assistance. At the time of his death he was a member of the city council and always took an active part in all of its deliberations when his health would permit. For over twenty years he was a member of Onaga Camp, Modern Woodman of America, in which order he carried $3,000 insurance, and was constantly interested in its welfare. For the past few years he had been ailing from that dread disease, consumption, yet he never complained and kept up his cheerful disposition until the end.
Adolph Eugene Brown was born September 8, 1860, in Woodstock, IL, and died at his home in Onaga, on June 6, 1916, at 11:30 a.m., at the age of 55 years, 8 months and 28 days. He came to Kansas in the year of 1879 and settled in Sherman Township, this county. He was united in marriage in 1885 to Miss Zelda Sherman, of Sherman Township, in which they resided until five years ago when they moved to Onaga. He is survived by his wife and two children, Mrs. Zetta Guffy and Hiram Brown, and one grandchild, all living in Onaga. Also one sister, Mrs. Delia Spring, and a half-sister, Mrs. Gertrude Hedenberg, both of Galesburg, IL. He united with the Baptist Church at Galesburg, IL at the age of 16 years.
Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church Thursday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Aaron Breck, and the large attendance of his friends and neighbors as well as the numerous floral offerings were evidence of the high esteem in which he was held by all. The members of the city council attended the services in a body. Pallbearers were chosen from the ranks of the degree team of the Woodman lodge, and the beautiful services of that order were used at the Cemetery. Interment was given in the Onaga Cemetery. The sincere sympathy of the entire community go out to the bereft ones.
John R. Brunkow, son of Augusta **d Ferdinand Brunkow, was born November 9, 1887 at Onaga, Kansas and passed away suddenly October 14, 1958, at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 5 days.
He spent all his life around Onaga and farmed until his retirement last spring.
He was united in marriage to Ag[n]es Mueller on July 29, 1916. To this union was born a daughter, Lucille [P]arr, and a son, Francis, who with their mother survive him.
He was baptized in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth, when a child and although he did not take an active part in church work, he lived a good Christian life.
Besides his wife and children, he is survived by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lucille Brunkow, two sisters, Mrs. Goldie Townsend, Onaga and Mrs. Marie Fairbanks, Emmett; three brothers, Otto, Onaga, and Edward and Richard, both of Topeka; two granddaughters, Judy Honig, and Janice Brunkow, and one grandson, David Brunkow, several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. His parents and two brothers, Arthur and Walter, preceded him in death.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and was an inspiration to all who know him. He was loved and admired by everyone and will be sadly missed.
Aguste Falk was born in Doelitz, Germany, August 8, 1863. There she also received the sacred rite of Holy Baptism and later on after instruction in the Word of God, was confirmed. With her parents she came to America landing in New York April 7, 1884. The family came from there direct to Onaga. She was united in holy wedlock to Mr. F. W. Brunkow November 7, 1886. This union was blessed with six children, four of whom survive. Her husband passed away July 27, 1924. Mrs. Brunkow passed away Saturday, February 24, at the age of 70 years, 6 months and 16 days.
She leaves to mourn her departure her four children, Paul Brunkow, of Topeka, Mrs. Emma Honig, Mrs. Martha Buchholz and Mrs. Hattie Kolterman all residing near Onaga; 10 grandchildren; and four brothers, Ferdinand Falk, of Colorado, Wm. Falk and Frederick Falk, of Onaga, and August Falk of Blaine.
The Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, February 27, at the Lutheran Church, Duluth, Pastor O. H. Hornbostel officiating. Interment was made in the Duluth Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Corinthia Mae Brunkow, 70, of Onaga, were at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 4 th, at the First Baptist Church in Onaga. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery. Mrs. Brunkow died June 30 at Stormont-Vail hospital in Topeka where she was transferred from Community Hospital. She had been ill about a year.
The daughter of Owen Ray and Pearl Beach Ipson, she was born June 28, 1911 at Blue Rapids and attended school there.
Mrs. Brunkow was employed for many years as nurse’s aide at Golden Acres Nursing Home in Onaga.
She was married to Lorenz E. Brunkow, March 29, 1939, at Duluth. He died March 28, 1968. Survivors include two sons, Robert Brunkow and Byron Brunkow, both of Topeka; three daughters, Mrs. Wanda Durbin, Longview, TX; Mrs. Judy Motte, Osawatomie; and Mrs. Loretta Wege, Onaga; two sisters, Mrs. Florence McReynolds, Onaga, and Mrs. Velda Nelson, Aspen, CO; and 12 grandchildren.
Ferdinand F. Brunkow quietly passed away at his home in Onaga, Kansas, Sunday evening. He suffered a slight stroke of paralysis about a week ago. Following this he gradually became worse and apparently had another stroke later in the week.
Ferdinand Fredric Brunkow was born September 25, 1866 in Germany, and passed away, Feb. 10, 1935, aged 68 years 4 months and 15 days. When he was two years of age the family came to America, locating in this county where he has since resided. On “ April 10, 1881, he promised to remain faithful to the word of God and the church in the sacred rite of confirmation which kept faithfully until his end.
On April 6, 1893, he was united in holy wedlock to Helena Hartwich. This union was blessed with two children, Flora and Clara. He is survived by the Following: His widow, Mrs. Helena Brunkow; two daughters, Mrs. Flora Zabel, of Westmoreland and Mrs. Clara Graff, of Onaga; 5 grandchildren; two adopted sons, John Brunkow, of Vermillion and August Brunkow of Waukegan, IL; 2 sons-in-law, Arthur Zabel and John Graf; four brothers, William of Duluth, Herman of Madison, Wisconsin, Albert of Onaga, and Frank of Duluth; 3 sisters, Mrs. Wilhelmina Kolterman and Mrs. Theresa Honig, of Onaga and Mrs. Pauline Honig, of Wheaton, besides other more distant relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth, on Wednesday afternoon in charge of his pastor, O. H. Hornbostel. The mortal remains were laid to rest in St. Paul’s Cemetery near Duluth, awaiting the joyful resurrection on judgment day. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth”.
The death of Mrs. Francis Brunkow early Friday morning, at the St. Francis hospital in Topeka, brought a feeling of sadness over the community. She underwent an operation for appendicitis about two weeks previous, and apparently was recovering nicely, when she was stricken with embolism.
Ethel Frances Fryberger, the oldest daughter of Ethel and Edwin Fryberger, was born January 29, 1921 near Buck's Grove, KS. The early part of her life was spent at Soldier, Kansas, the family later moving to Nebraska, then to Onaga.
She was united in marriage to Francis John Brunkow on September 8, 1938. To this union were born two daughters, Frances Judy, age 9, and Janice Sue, age 6, who with their father mourn the loss of a good mother.
Other Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Fryberger of Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Joe Vowels Jr., of Sunflower, Kansas; one brother, Cpl. E.F. Fryberger Jr. of Tacoma, Washington; two grandmothers, Mrs. Kate Fryberger of Topeka and Mrs. D. E. Davis of Los Angeles, California; two nieces, and many other relatives and friends.
Frances was a home-living mate and a good mother. Her family and their welfare was always her first thought. She was always ready to help with anything that contributed toward the betterment of her home and her family. She will be sadly missed by all who know her, and leaves a vacancy that no one can ever fill.
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at the Congregational Church, in charge of Rev. E. O. Caryl, of Onaga. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.
Mrs. Helen Brunkow, daughter of Frederic and Sophie Hartwich, was born April 5, 1873. The greater part of her youth was spent in the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Hartwich. She was confirmed in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth, on March 25, 1888 and remained a faithful member until her end.
On April 6, 1893, she was united in holy wedlock with Ferdinand Brunkow. This union was blessed with two daughters. They also adopted and raised two brothers, John and August Hallier. Her husband passed away on February 10, 1935. Since that time she has made her home with her daughters.
In February 1938, she suffered a paralytic stroke while visiting friends and since that time was an invalid requiring care. This care she received first at the home of her daughter Flora of Westmoreland. Patiently she bore her cross until the Lord called her from this life on the morning of the 3 rd of this month. She reached the age of 67 years, 5 months, and 28 days.
Her departure is mourned by the following: Two daughters, Mrs. Clara Graf, Onaga, and Mrs. Flora Zabel, Westmoreland; two adopted sons, John Hallier, Vermillion, and August Hallier, Waukegan, IL; 9 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Brunner and Mrs. Ida Cass, Duluth, and Mrs. Elizabeth Busbee, Onaga; three brothers, Edward Hartwich, Wamego, Herman and Robert Hartwich, Onaga; and the following step-brothers and sisters: Gustav Schaenke, Gridley; Mrs. Emma Hartwich, CO; Quincy Howell, Emmett; Mrs. Anna Estep, Belvue; and Mrs. Addie Sheldon, Kansas City, MO and a number of other relatives.
The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth, in charge of Pastor O. H. Hornbostel. Burial was in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
Louis E. Brunkow, 53, died Monday evening at Community Hospital after an illness of several months. He had been confined to the hospital for the past several weeks. He had cancer.
He was born September 3, 1922 near Onaga, the son of Almon T. Sr. and Elsie L. Brunkow, and lived in the Onaga area all his life. He attended Onaga schools and graduated from Onaga High School with the class of 1940.
A World War II veteran, he served about 40 months in the U. S. Army, part of which was in the European Theater of Operations and received the bronze star for heroism in combat in Germany.
He operated service stations in Onaga for about ten years until he became a rural mail carrier for the U. S. Postal Service. He held that position for 20 years until he recently retired. He was also engaged in insurance work for the past 18 years.
Mr. Brunkow was a member of the Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, American Legion Post No. 85 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7772 of Onaga. He had served as Commander and had also been a Service Officer for the VFW in Onaga. He was a disabled veteran and a member of the Disabled Veterans Association. He was also a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth.
He married Ramona Grafton on May 1, 1948. She Survives. Other Survivors include three sons, Ward G. Brunkow of Emporia, Timothy J. Brunkow of Greeley, CO and Shawn W. Brunkow at home; one daughter, Melanie J. Brunkow of Salina; a granddaughter, Shanna Brunkow of Emporia; two brothers, M/Sgt. LaVern D. Brunkow of Clark AFB, Philippines, and Almon T. Brunkow, Jr. of St. Charles, MO and one sister, Mrs. Verda L. Deveny of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Lydia C. Brunkow, 91, Onaga, formerly of Duluth, died Wednesday, April 25, at an Onaga hospital.
Miss Brunkow was a housekeeper for many families in the Duluth and Onaga communities most of her life.
She was born September 3, 1892, on a farm west of Duluth, the daughter of William F. and Emelie Wege Brunkow. She moved from Duluth to an Onaga nursing home in 1979.
Miss Brunkow was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth, and the ladies Aid and Parents Club at the church.
Survivors include a brother, Arthur Brunkow, Onaga. ]
Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Burial was in St. Paul’s Cemetery at Duluth. Memorial contributions may be made to The Lutheran Hour at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Tessendorf Mortuary at Onaga was in charge of arrangements.
Services for Otto F. Brunkow, 91, were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Tessendorf Mortuary in Onaga. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery.
Mr. Brunkow died October 30 at Golden Acres Nursing Home in Onaga, where he had been a resident for the last several years.
He was born July 1, 1889 near Onaga and spent all his life in the community. He was a retired farmer.
He was married to Ada Bembe, October 14, 1914 at Westmoreland. She died September 29, 1953.
Surviving are two sons, Carl Brunkow and Chester Brunkow, both of Onaga; two sisters, Mrs. Goldie Townsend and Mrs. Marie Fairbanks, both of Onaga; a brother, Richard Brunkow of Topeka; sic grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Richard F. Brunkow, 87, of Topeka, died Friday, August 21, at Veterans Hospital in Topeka.
He was born October 30, 1893, at Onaga, the son of Ferdinand and Augusta Wege Brunkow. He lived most of his life in Topeka.
Mr. Brunkow was an automobile dealer for many years. He retired after ten years with the Kansas State Highway Department.
He was an Army veteran of World War I and a 50-year member of Capitol Post No. 1, American Legion in Topeka.
He married Etta Bieler on December 24, 1919 in Kansas City. She survives.
Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Marie Fairbanks and Mrs. Goldie Townsend, both of Onaga.
Four brothers, Otto Brunkow, John Brunkow, Edward Brunkow and Walter Brunkow, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday, August 24, at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Topeka. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka.
Ellen Annetta Hicks was born in Ohio, July 6, 1844, and died at her home southwest of Onaga, October 30, 1916. She was married to F. A. Brown, December 24, 1866. To this union were born three children, F. M. Brown, Miss Ruby Brown, now living and Mrs. Pearl Hardy who died sixteen years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown moved to Kansas in 1869 and settled on the present homestead, living there continuously ever since. Coming to the state in its early history they have seen it grow from a frontier prairie to the present settled country of splendid homes. They have seen others come and go, and as Mr. Brown said to the writer, only three of the people who were here then remain in the township at present.
Mrs. Brown has been in poor health for several years, never having fully recovered from the shock caused by the death of her daughter. She never complained and few were aware of her condition until quite recently. On the evening of her death, she was able to be about the house, but complained of not feeling as well as usual, but nothing serious was thought of, until while resting she was found to be unconscious, and passed away immediately.
Mrs. Brown united with the Christian church in early life and lived trusting in Jesus all her life. She was a kind and living wife and mother, a good neighbor and true friend. She often spoke of her hope to be able to observe with her husband their fiftieth wedding anniversary, which would have occurred December 24 th.
The funeral was held at her late home Wednesday, November 1, at 10 o’clock a.m. conducted by Rev. Jas. P. Blackledge, of the Baptist church. Mr. Geo. Grim sang, “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere”. Many beautiful flowers attested to the regard of friends and loved ones. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery, where in company of many who have gone before she awaits the call to come forth at last at the final resurrection.
Onaga – Mrs. Agnes M. Brunkow, 99, Onaga, died Monday, March 11, at an Onaga rest home.
She was born March 1, 1886, at Wichita, the daughter of Peter and Mary Schroeder Mueller. She spent her early life in the Alma and St. Marys communities.
She was married to John R. Brunkow July 29, 1916. He died October 14, 1958. A son, Francis John Brunkow, died Jan 22, a967.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Parr, Onaga; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Congregational Church in Onaga. Burial will be in Onaga Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Congregational Church in Onaga or to the activity fund at Golden Acres nursing home in Onaga. Tessendorf Mortuary, Onaga, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Rheva E. Brunkow, 87, formerly of 800 Washburn, died Wednesday, June 20, at a Topeka hospital.
She was born March 6, 1897, near Onaga, the daughter of Herman and Christine Winkler Hartwich. She lived in Albuquerque, NM, before she moved to Topeka.
Mrs. Brunkow was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Topeka and was a former member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth.
She was married to Paul Brunkow February 14, 1917. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Victor Brunkow, Topeka, and Roger Brunkow, Riley, a sister, Mrs. Eula Kolterman, Onaga; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Duluth. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery at Duluth. Mrs. Brunkow will lie in state from 9 a.m. today until 9 p.m. Friday at Tessendorf Mortuary in Onaga and after 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Lutheran School, 701 Roosevelt, Topeka, 66606.
Again the Herald is called upon to chronicle the demise of one of Onaga’s oldest and highly respected citizens, Dan E. Brown, who passed away peacefully, at his home in this city last Thursday morning, after a lingering illness.
Daniel Ephriam Brown was born at Saranac, New York, July 27, 1858. At the age of 21 years he came to Atchison, Kansas with his parents, and later moved to Onaga, where he was engaged in the barber business for a good many years, and where he has since made his home. On April 12, 1905, he was united in marriage to Sarah Elizabeth Shaffer, who is left to mourn her loss.
Dan, as he is known to everyone far and near, has a host of friends who will miss his cordial welcome and hearty handclasp. He united with the Congregational Church of this city in 1916, and was interested in all its activities until failing health confined him to his home. He served twice on the Board of Trustees and faithful in discharging his duties of his office. Early in his church life he saw the need of an usher. He took upon himself this work and for almost eight years he met the people at the door, and his kindly, courteous attention gave strangers the assurance of their welcome to the services of the church.
He was a member of the AF&AM lodge of Onaga, and also of the Abdallah Shrine, of Leavenworth.
About sixteen months ago he underwent a serious operation from which he never fully recovered. During his long stay at the hospital his nephew, Bert Brice, of Topeka, devoted all his spare moments from his work at his bedside, which was a great comfort to both. During the last ten days of his sickness, his wife, with the aid of his niece, Mrs. Juna Fluke, and nephew, Dan Canfield, of Kansas City, mo., stood ready to help him in his suffering. During the night he offered a prayer for those left behind, which showed he was clinging to his faith. About one hour before he was called he again offered a beautiful prayer, but during all his sickness his first thoughts were of his loving and devoted wife, who never faltered or failed him in his sufferings, and who, at the last moments, held his hand as he passed on to his heavenly home.
Those left to mourn his demise are his wife, one sister, Ella Tryon, of Burlington, N. J. several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
The funeral service was held at the Congregational Church, Sunday afternoon with Rev. J. W. Cone, assisted by Rev. VanSickle, in charge. The pastor paid a fine tribute to the friendly qualities of Mr. Brown, and to his great interest in the church. Consoling words were spoken based on the text: “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” The singing was rendered by Mr. and Mrs. C. Haughawout. Mrs. Dinwiddie, and Mr. Sam Eustis, with Miss Ruth Haughawout, pianist. Mr. Haughawout sang “Face to Face” and Mrs. Dinwiddie sang “In the Garden”, in response to the request of Mrs. Brown. Mr. J. W. Dunn gave the Masonic lecture at the Onaga cemetery, and the masons attended in a body to pay their respects through the beautiful ritual of the order.
The following out of town relatives and friends were present at the services: Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Grice, Mrs. Mildred Buck, Mrs. Will Fluke, Mrs. Robt. McGregor, Mr. Floyd Brown and Mr. Carl Canfield, all of Topeka, Kansas; Mr. Dan Canfield and Mrs. Maude Morrison, of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs. Lillie Campbell, of Hanover, Kansas; Mrs. Juna Fluke, Mrs. Elsie Wrakestraw, Mr. Allie Brown and Mr. Charlie Brown, of Junction City, Kansas.
Foster Randolph Brown, son of Jacob and MarthaBrown, was born in Roseville, Ohio July 23, 1879 and passed away at his home in Beatrice, NE June 3, 1965 at the age of 85 years. He was next to the youngest of 7 brothers, who have all preceded him in death.
On June 22, 1930, he was united in marriage to Beulah Brown of Onaga, KS.
Foster attended the Pawnee City Academy. On completion of his schooling he went to Beatrice where he worked as field representative for Fishback Creamery and Poultry House, then the Cooperative Creamery. Later he operated several apartment houses in Beatrice. In 1950 he bought the old home place south of Pawnee City, which he operated until the time of his death.
He was a member of Centeneary Methodist Church where he was secretary and treasurer of the Men’s Class for many years.
He leaves his widow and a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Services were held at the Centenary Methodist Church in Beatrice at 10:30 June 5 with burial at the Onaga, Kansas cemetery at 2:00 p.m.
Dr. Walter Jewett conducted the service, assisted by Rev. Herman Heise.
Zelda Sherman was born at Cedar Falls, Iowa, on March 11, 1868, and passed from this life on October 11, 1930, at the age of 62 years and six months. She came with her parents to Pottawatomie County, Kansas, when three years old, settling in the Arispie neighborhood. Here she grew to womanhood, and on March 9, 1886, she was married to Dolph Brown. This union was blessed with two children, Mrs. Zetta Guffy, of Onaga, and a son, Hiram, who died in 1923. Mr. Brown passed to his reward in 1916. She is survived by the one daughter, three grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Blanche Myers, of Onaga, and Mrs. Florence Alsip, of Wamego. Two sisters have gone on before.
Mrs. Brown was one of the type of women whose all was bound up in her home. She loved her home and devoted almost all her interests to it. She built into it her ideals and those of her Master. She made confession of her faith in Christ and united with the Christian Church at White Eagle, near Westmoreland, in 1888, and never changed her church relationship. Since coming to Onaga nineteen years ago, her religious activities have found expression through the Congregational church. She was also a member of the Rebecca Lodge.
Thoughtful of others and often self-sacrificing in their behalf, she has won a place in all hearts. In recent months she has not been well, but she has been sustained by an unfaltering trust in God that led her to face the end confidently, even in the face of great physical suffering.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Horton at the Congregational church Sunday afternoon, October 12. There was a good representation of former friends and neighbors from the Arispie neighborhood, several of whom acted as pallbearers. The Rebekahs attended as a group. Interment was in the Onaga cemetery.