Mary Elizabeth Wright was born on October 21, 1866 at Lisbon, Illinois. When she was three years old her parents came to Kansas and they resided at Louisville. When a girl she taught school

at the Fox schoolhouse near Westmoreland.

She was married to John Grossnickle at Westmoreland, Kansas on February 10, 1886. They set up housekeeping on the Lieb farm south of Onaga, where their daughter Violet was born. Until 1924, when they moved to Onaga, they lived on their farm south of Onaga where their son Glenn now lives.

After almost five months of patient suffering she passed away at her home on August 13, 1943 at the age of 76 years, 9 months and 23 days.

She leaves to mourn her departure her husband; her daughter, Violet Fairbanks, and her son, Glenn, both of Onaga; one sister, Lila Willhite and one brother, Harley Wright, of Humboldt, one brother Charlie having preceded her in death; 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and many neighbors and friends.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Congregational Church in charge of Rev. Wright M. Horton of Frankfort. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.

Out-of-town relatives here for the funeral service included: Harley Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ronsick, J. P. Willhite and Miss Leah Wright, all of Humboldt, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Orman Corcoran and family of Denver, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Basil McKee and family of Blue Rapids; Mrs. Euel Bell, Kansas City, Missouri; Jean Grossnickle, Manhattan; Lavon Grossnickle, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Grossnickle of Topeka.

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GRAF, LARRY L. (Unknown)

Larry L. Graf, 51, Onaga, died Wednesday, July 17, 1996 at Community Hospital in Onaga.

He was born October 30, 1944 in Onaga, the son of Ted and Ellen Noland Graf. He graduated from Onaga High School with the class of 1963. He was a U. S. Navy veteran and participated in the Bay of Pigs.

Mr. Graf had lived in San Diego, California for five years, moving back to Onaga in 1971. He and his wife, Mary, owned and operated The Steak House in Onaga, and he later worked as payroll supervisor for the Kansas Army National Guard in Topeka. He served as municipal court judge for Onaga and Emmett.

He was a charter member of New Hope Lutheran Church in Onaga and a member of Onaga Post No. 7772 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Onaga Lodge No. 188 AF&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies and Arab Shrine in Topeka, Onaga Lions Club and Onaga Jaycees. He was a member of the Kansas National Guard in Topeka and a Life Member of the Kansas Jaycees International Senate. He was an avid rattlesnake hunter and was instrumental in starting a snake hunting newspaper, The National Crotalus Society Newspaper.

He was married to Mary Kolterman, December 22, 1966 at Duluth. She survives.

Other survivors include two brothers, Jerry Graf, Onaga, and Chuck Graf, Upton, Wyoming.

Services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at the First Congregational Church UCC in Onaga. Interment was in the Onaga Cemetery with Masonic graveside services and full military honors.

Memorials were suggested to New Hope Lutheran Church or Onaga High School for the purchase of a buffalo head, and sent in care of Tessendorf –Chapel Oaks Mortuary, Onaga.

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GRIMES, JENNIE A. LEWIS (Unknown)

Jennie A. Lewis was born on July 3, 1876 at Onaga, Kansas and passed away at Caldwell, Idaho on January 17, 1947. She taught school in Pottawatomie County for ten years. In 1907 she went to Boise, Idaho and has lived there until a year ago when, on account of illness, she has been in a Nursing Home at Caldwell, Idaho.

On January 25, 1911 she was married to James R. Grimes of Boise, who passed away in January 1931.

She is survived by the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Lena Schwarz, Mrs. Anna Dunn, Miss Jessie Lewis, Carl and Ed Lewis, all of Onaga and James Lewis of Boise.

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GRIM, MARY KATHERINE (Unknown)

Mary Katherine Grim of Hartford, Arkansas, daughter of Frank and Katherine Pinick, was born December 15, 1913 at Wheaton, Kansas and died August 28, 1978 of a heart attack in a Poteau, Oklahoma hospital.

She was united in marriage December 28, 1930 to Eugene A. Grim. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Richard L. Grim of Ft. Smith, Arkansas and George E. Grim of Greenville, Texas; two daughters, Mary J. Handley of Onaga and Cindy K. Hays of Leesville, Louisiana; one brother, Louis Pinick of Westmoreland; four sisters, Mrs. Lula Lingg of Cawker City, Mrs. Belle Adams of Topeka, Mrs. Betty Farrar of Shawnee Mission and Mrs. Mildred Whitely of Linwood, California; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, David, in April 1958.

She was an active member of Jones Memorial United Methodist Church in Hartford where funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. August 31. Burial was in Slaytonville Cemetery near Hartford.

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GRIM, PAUL NICOLA (Unknown)

Paul Nicola Grim, a son of Peter Paul Grim and Sarah Frances Gibson Grim, was born December 18, 1880. He passed away March 19, 1961 after a two-week illness, at the age of eighty years, three months and one day.

He was united in marriage to Alta L. Littick on February 19, 1908. To that union two children were born Paul and Margaret.

Mr. Grim spent his entire life on the same farm in the Onaga community. He was a successful farmer. For a number of years he operated a dairy, selling grade A milk to his patrons. He operated also the village blacksmith shop for some time.

Mr. Grim was held in great respect, as evidenced by the fact that he was elected to public office. He was county commissioner and also a member of the high school board of education.

In addition to the pride he took in his family and work, one or his greatest joys was his membership in the Independent order of Odd Fellows in Onaga Lodge No. 234. His interest in the work extended for nearly 45 years. He served in the various offices of the lodge and was a member of the efficient drill team, which represented the local lodge.

He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and gave much of his interest and enthusiasm to that lodge when it was in existence.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Paul, who passed away in June of 1959; three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Grim Frost, Mrs. Margaret Mull, and one who died in infancy. One brother, George, passed away in 1952.

Remaining to mourn his passing are his wife, Alta; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Neiberger; four *****

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GROB, JOHN (Unknown)

John Grob passed away at his home northeast of Onaga last Friday morning, after an illness of a week’s duration.

John Grob was born in Wisconsin on February 12, 1865, and died at Onaga, Kansas on March 5, 1937 at the age of 72 years and 22 days.

He was married on April 8, 1896 to Anna C. Fisher, of Onaga, who preceded him in death, December 13, 1931. To this union were born two children, Mrs. Harriet Bonjour, of Onaga, and Ernest M. Grob, also of Onaga.

Mr. Grob came with his parents to Holton, Kansas at the age of nine years. He lived three years at Holton, after which he moved to the vicinity of Onaga, where he has since resided, with the exception of three years which were spent in Nemaha County.

Aside from his children, he is survived by three grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Mr. Grob was a member of the Methodist Church. He was known by his neighbors as a man of sincerity and devout honesty. He lived all his days as an upright, honorable man, doing his best by his family and the community in which he lived.

The funeral services were in charge of Dr. Thomas C. Hinkle at the Congregational Church, Sunday afternoon. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.

Those from out of town attending the funeral were nephews and nieces, Mr. and Mrs. Will McLaughlin and two sons, of Wannamaker, South Dakota, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Adams and son of Norris, South Dakota, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Potter, of Vermillion, and Hubert Grob of Kansas City, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Henry Adams, husband and two sons, of Centralia.

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GROBBE, LOUISE AUGUSTA (Unknown)

Louise Augusta Grobbe was born August 16, 1871 at Palmer, Germany and died in Wamego on March 18, 1947 at the age of 75 years, 7 months and 2 days. She came to the United States with her parents when a small child. The family came directly to Pottawatomie County where she has since made her home.

She was married to Henry Grobbe at Westmoreland in 1896 and they went to live on the Grobbe farm near Laclede. They moved to Wamego in 1929. Mr. Grobbe passed away several years ago.

Three children were born to this union, one son passing away in infancy. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Elsie Missamore, of Westmoreland and one son, Arthur Grobbe of Wamego, two grandchildren, Fleda Missamore and Edward Arthur Grobbe, two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Wrosch of Wheaton, Mrs. August Nicholas, of Vliets, one sister-in-law, Mrs. Teresa Ladwig of Seneca.

Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at the Stewart funeral Home with the Rev. Mr. Hildebrandt of the Duluth Lutheran church in charge of the services. Burial will be made in the Laclede Cemetery.

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GROBBE, HENDRICK SIEBRUND (Unknown)

Hendrick Siebrund Grobbe was born January 3, 1865 in the country of Holland. He came to America in 1883. He worked as a farm hand until 1890 when he bought a farm on Indian Creek, near Laclede.

On March 2, 1897 he was united in marriage to Miss Louise Ladwig. To this union were born three children, one of whom died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Grobbe lived on their farm until 1929 when they moved to Wamego, which has since been their home.

After an illness of one year or more Mr. Grobbe passed away at his home June 9, 1940 at the age of 75 years, 5 months and 6 days. He leaves to mourn his departure his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Elsie Misamore of Westmoreland; one son, Arthur H. of Topeka; one grandson and one granddaughter.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, June 11, at the Stewart Funeral Home, with Rev. J. G. Brinkmann of Zion Lutheran Church in charge. Burial was in the Laclede Cemetery.

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GROOMER, NELL BITLER ( 9-17-1964 )

Funeral services for Mrs. Nell Bitler Groomer, 87, were held at 2:00 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Congregational Church in Onaga. Interment was in Onaga Cemetery.

Mrs. Groomer passed away September 11 at Golden Acres Nursing Home. She was born September 30, 1876 in Sac City, Iowa to Nathan and Mary Carl and came to the Onaga community with her parents in 1884. She attended schools in the Onaga community and later taught school in various places, including the Onaga school, where she was a teacher in the primary grades.

She was married November 4, 1900 to Lloyd S. Bitler who died in 1924. In 1926 she married Garrett E. Groomer and for a time they served as superintendent and matron of the I.O.O.F. Home at Manhattan. They later lived in Grants Pass, Oregon, then returned to Kansas where they lived in Topeka until Mr. Groomer’s death in 1958.

Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Marie Witham of Topeka; one son, Carl Bitler of Portland, Oregon, a stepson, Roger Groomer, of Kansas City, Kansas, a brother, E. C. Carl of Onaga, six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

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GROSS, JOHN O. (Unknown)

Mr. John O. Gross, 83, a native of Pottawatomie County, died Sunday at a Blue Rapids nursing home where he had been a resident for many months.

He was born February 5, 1892 in the Arispie community near Onaga and moved to Texas in 1910 where he worked for the North American Aviation Company. In 1949 he returned to Kansas and farmed for about 10 years before his retirement.

Surviving are three nephews, including Earl Grossnickle of Onaga, and two sisters-in-law, including Mrs. Maggie Grossnickle, also of Onaga.

Services were at 11:00 Wednesday morning at Tessendorf Mortuary with burial in the Onaga Cemetery.

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GROS, EDWARD P. (Unknown)

Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at Lillis Thursday, April 7, 1983 for Edward P. Gros, 72, Wheaton, who died Monday, April 4, 1983 at a Topeka hospital.

He was born January 14, 1911 at Flush, the son of Peter and Louise Umscheid Gros. He lived in the Wheaton community more than 40 years. He was a farmer and also managed the Lillis Grain Company 16 years.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a 50-year member of Knights of Columbus, both at Lillis.

He was married to Martina Walsh February 18, 1941 at Wheaton. She survives.

Other survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Mary Bergman, Wheaton; Mrs. Larry (Helen) Sanker, Kansas City, Miss; Mrs. Robert (Regina) Butts, Mayetta; Laura and Lucille Gros, Kansas City, Missouri; two sons, Charles Gros, Paxico and Lawrence Gros, Topeka; three sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Patzell, Manhattan; Mrs. Helen Kuhn, Manhattan; Mrs. Cecelia Hecht, Andale, Kansas; two brothers, Joseph Gros, Topeka and Ivan Gros, Minneapolis, Kansas and thirteen grandchildren.

Burial was in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery at Lillis. Kufahl Funeral Home, Wheaton, was in charge of arrangements.

Servers for Mass were Doug Bergman, Mayetta; Dennis Gros, Paxico; John Walsh, Topeka; Conrad Bergman, Vermillion.

Pallbearers were Henry Herrman, Onaga; Ralph Roggenkamp, Blaine; Web Kramer, Ed Bergman, Vermillion; Donnie Bonjour, Wheaton and Lloyd Dieter, Topeka.

Lector for the Mass was William T. Walsh, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

Services were April 7, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at Lillis in Marshall County for Edward P. Gros, 72, Wheaton, who died April 4 at a Topeka hospital.

He was born January 14, 1911, at Flush, and lived in the Wheaton community for more than 40 years. He was a farmer and also managed the Lillis Grain Co. for 16 years.

Mr. Gros was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a 50-year member of Knights of Columbus, both at Lillis.

He was married to Martina Walsh February 18, 1941, at Wheaton. She survives.

Other survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Mary Bertman, Wheaton, Mrs. Helen Sanker, Laura Gros and Lucille Gros, all of Kansas City, Missouri, and Mrs. Regina Butts, Mayetta; two sons, Charles Gros, Paxico, and Lawrence Gros, Topeka; three sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Patzell and Mrs. Hel[e]n Kuhn, both of Manhattan and Mrs. Cecilia Hecht, Andale; two brothers, Joseph Gros, Topeka, and Ivan Gross, Minneapolis, and 13 grandchildren.

Burial was in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery at Lillis.

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GROSS, MINNIE HINZMAN (Unknown)

Mrs. Minnie (Hinzman) Gross, daughter of Ferdinand and Wilhelmina Hinzman, was born November 21, 1877 in Doelitz, Germany. In 1881, at the age of four years, she came to the United States with her parents, sisters, and brothers, and located in Nebraska on a farm near Western.

She was confirmed on October 2, 1892 in St. John’s Evangelical Church in Western by the Reverend Jos. A. Steinhart. On October 1, 1903 she was married to Albert Gross in the same church.

Her husband, Albert, preceded her in death on September 25, 1906 in Western.

Surviving are one son, Edward Gross, and daughter-in-law, Viola, in Crete Nebraska; one granddaughter, Deanna Jean Lutz; and two grandsons, Darren and Douglas Lutz of Sugus, California.

Mrs. Gross was a resident in a nursing home in Crete for a number of years. She died in a Seward, Nebraska hospital on May 11, 1970 at the age of 92 years and six months.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. May 13, in St. John’s church in Western with Pastor Edwin Eiben officiating. Burial was in the Plainview Cemetery at Western. Pallbearers were Herbert Gutzmer, Bob Brabick, Ernest Hinzman, Harold Hinzman, Dave Matzke, August Schwisow.

Mrs. Gross was a sister of the late Mrs. Helen Abitz of Wheaton.

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GROSSNICKLE, CLARA (Unknown)

Death of Clara Grossnickle – Miss Clara Grossnickle passed away at the Onaga hospital, where she had been confined for several weeks with a broken hip, on Wednesday morning.

Miss Grossnickle was born on November 28, 1861 at Agency City, Iowa and passed away on June 14, 1950 at Onaga, at the age of 88 years, 6 months and 16 days. She came to Kansas with her parents, two brothers and three sisters in 1867 and settled on a farm south and west of Onaga.

Clara attended public school in the Rolling Prairie District. She also attended the State College at Manhattan, and Campbell University at Holton.

She was a public school teacher in the schools of Pottawatomie for thirty-three years. She moved from the farm with her parents and brother Seth to her present home in Onaga in September 1910. She has been a member of the Onaga Congregational Church for many years.

She is survived by one brother, Sam Grossnickle, of Topeka; also one nephew, James Bottom and one great niece and nephew, of Topeka, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Congregational Church in charge of the pastor, Rev Heinz Schwarz. Interment was in the Onaga Cemetery.

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GROSSNICKLE, MAGGIE (1982)

Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Grossnickle, 91, Onaga, were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Tessendorf Mortuary here, with burial in Onaga Cemetery. Mrs. Grossnickle died Thursday, February 25, at Golden Acres Nursing Home, where she had been a resident since December 1975.

She was born December 28, 1890 on a farm in the Arispie neighborhood, the daughter of John and Marian Wright.

She married William C. Grossnickle, December 1, 1909 at Onaga and they lived on a farm in the Independence neighborhood until they moved into Onaga in 1926. They moved to the home of her parents at 706 Leonard Street in Onaga in 1946 and Mrs. Rossville continued to live there until she became a resident at the nursing home.

She was a member of the Onaga Congregational Church and the Ladies Aid of the church.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1956; a son, Earl, in 1976; and four brothers, Robert, Hugh, John and David Wright.

Survivors include a grandson, William Grossnickle, Kansas City, Missouri, three great-grandchildren and other relatives.

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GROSSNICKLE, JOHN (Unknown)

John Grossnickle was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 11, 1864 and passed away at his home in Onaga, Kansas on June 8, 1949 at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 27 days. His wife preceded him in death six years ago, on August 13, 1943. Since that time he suffered several strokes and for the past 18 months he has been bedfast.

He came to Kansas with his parents, Samuel and Lavina, together with his three sisters and two brothers, in an ox cart in 1870, at the age of 6 years. All members of his family have preceded him in death.

He was married to Mary Elizabeth Wright at Westmoreland, Kansas on February 10, 1886. To this union were born two children, Violet Fairbanks and Glenn Grossnickle, both now living on farms near Onaga. He lived all of his life in the Vienna community, where he was a successful and well-known farmer and stock feeder until he retired and moved to Onaga. He was always a kind and thoughtful husband and and father. He was a member of the Onaga Masonic Lodge No. 188 and received the Degree of Scottish Rite Masons March 25, 1909.

He is survived by his son, Glenn, and daughter, Violet, 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Onaga Congregational Church on Friday afternoon, in charge of Rev. Brewster, of Manhattan. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.

Those from out of town attending the funeral services were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ronsick, Mrs. Wm. Wright and Harley Wright, of Humboldt; Mr. and Mrs. Basil McKee and Jerry and Douglas Fairbanks, of Blue Rapids; Mrs. E. P. Bell and children of Kansas City.

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GROSSNICKLE, JULIA M. BURT (Unknown)

Julia M. Burt was born in Edwards, New York on January 25, 1868 and passed away at Onaga, Kansas November 11, 1952 at the age of 84 years 9 months and 17 days. She came to Kansas with her parents in 1878 and resided in Onaga for a number of years then moved to a farm 3 miles south of Onaga, where she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to William Grossnickle on December 23, 1885. To this union were born three sons, Will and John of Onaga, Kansas and Leon of Austin, Texas. Her husband preceded her in death on May 21, 1939.

After their marriage they bought a farm nine miles southwest of Onaga, in the Arispie neighborhood and lived there until 1910, when they move to Texas.

She united with the First Congregational Church of San Antonio, Texas on August 24, 1934.

She leaves to mourn her departure, her three sons, their wives, three grandsons, five great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. She was a kind and loving wife and mother and took great interest in her home and family, a good neighbor and friend to all.

Relatives here from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Grossnickle, Topeka; Mrs. Edna Randall, Abilene; and Cecil Burt of Salina.

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GROSSNICKLE, SETH EATON (1-3-1935)

Seth Eaton Grossnickle was born December 20, 1857, in Agency City, Iowa and passed away December 22, 1935 at his home in Onaga, Kansas at the age of 78 years and 2 days.

In 1870 he came to Kansas with his parents, who located on a farm southwest of Onaga, where he lived until September 10, 1910. At that time he moved with his parents and sisters to Onaga, and lived there until his death.

He was the elder child of nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Gillion Grossnickle. His family relations, who survive him, are his brothers, Sidney Grossnickle, of Onaga and Samuel C. Grossnickle, of Topeka, Kansas; his sisters, Mrs. Martin Day of Broderick, Clara, Maggie and Amy Grossnickle of Onaga, Mrs. Susie Bottom, of Havensville, and Mrs. Jas. E. Bottom. Two infant brothers and his father and mother preceded him to the Great Beyond.

Seth was quiet, inoffensive, unobtrusive, sociable and friendly. He was of the common people, of whom Lincoln said: “God must have loved them, he made so many of them”. Coming as he did to Kansas in the early days, he has seen it settled and was a pioneer himself. Few of us realize their difficulties, hardships, privations, and sometimes extreme poverty, but indomitable courage through it all. They subdued the wilderness, conquered lawlessness, dispersed ignorance and laid the foundation of the civilization we enjoy. Seth was one of these to whom we owe so much.

Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church in Onaga, Tuesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. John Cone. Interment was given in the Onaga Cemetery.

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GROSSNICKLE, SID (1-17-1939)

Sid Grossnickle passed away at his home in Onaga, Monday night, after a short illness of Pneumonia.

Sidney Grossnickle was born in Polk County, Iowa near Des Moines, on July 1 1869. He was the son of Gillian and Sarah Grossnickle. He was brought to Kansas by his parents in a covered wagon in the spring of 1870. His parents homesteaded on what is still the old home about four miles south of Onaga. While still a young man he moved to a farm near Wheaton, where he and his sister, Margaret, lived for forty years.

He leaves to mourn his departure his sisters, Mrs. Catherine Day, of Wamego, Clara, Margaret and Amy Grossnickle, of the home, and Mrs. O. [D. or E.] Bottom of Havensville; one brother, Samuel c. Grossnickle of Topeka; a nephew, James E. Bottom, of Havensville, and other relatives and friends. His parents and three brothers have preceded him in death.

Funeral services were in charge of Dr. Thomas C. Hinkle at the Congregational Church, Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery.

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GROSSNICKLE, WILLIAM CLYDE (Unknown)

William Clyde Grossnickle, the son of William and Julia Grossnickle, was born October 27, 1886 near Onaga and died August 12, 1958, in the Community Hospital. His passing was sudden, as he had been ill less than a day.

He attended the Arispie School District and on December 1, 1909 married a schoolmate, Maggie Wright.

He is survived by his widow, his son, Earl, of Onaga and grandson, William Earl, of Manhattan, and two brothers, Leon L. of Austin, Texas and John of Onaga.

Bill, as he was known by all his friends, had lived in this community all his life. Most of his adult life he was interested in farming. He was a member of the Onaga Congregational Church.

While his interests and activities were confined to this locality, he was known and respected by all, both old and young. In fact, he liked to be called “grand dad” by the youngsters.

His garden was a great pleasure to him and also to his friends who received many choice offerings from it.

His many friends will greatly miss his daily appearance on our streets.

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GROVER, DAISY ISLA (1976)

Mrs. Daisy Isla Grover, 92, of Santa Ana, California died October 9 in a California nursing home. She had been in ill health for a number of years.

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arch Hayes, early settlers of Onaga, Mrs. Grover was born here November 11, 1883. She was married to Ross Grover at Onaga on November 9, 1901 and they made their home here before moving to Santa Ana in 1924. They operated a barber and beauty shop until September 1956. Mr. Grover died December 31, 1956.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Norma Barker of Palm Springs, California and Mrs. Rosslynn Jenkins of Hemet, California; three grandchildren, and a brother, Orval Hayes of Banman, Oklahoma.

Burial was in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, California.

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GROVER, OPAL C. DAY (Unknown)

Opal Day Grover, one of four daughters of Frank and May Day, was born at Sumner, Washington, October 11, 1896. Her father died at Sumner when Opal was but three years old. Opal, her mother, and the rest of the family moved to Onaga when Opal was five years old. Opal attended Onaga Grade and High Schools as she was growing up here.

She married O. L. Grover, October 14, 1915 and they made their home here in Onaga. In 1917, they moved to a farm north and east of Onaga. In 1926 this union was blessed with a daughter, Patricia.

Opal was an active member and participant and church affairs, having belonged to the Order of Eastern Star of Onaga, the Congregational Church and the Ladies Aid of that church. Her ability to actively participate in community affairs was ended in 1952 when illness forced her to remain at home.

Opal was a loving wife and mother to her family and will be sorely missed by her family and the many friends she had in the community.

She passed away at Community Hospital, September 27, 1962 at 3:00 a.m. after an extended illness. She leaves to mourn her passing her loving husband, O. L. Grover, her daughter, Mrs. Patricia Dodds and her husband, Courtland, and their two daughters, Diane and Connie, all of Seneca, Kansas. Three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Carl and Mrs. Blanche Crum, Onaga, and Mrs. Garnett Sumner of Emporia, Kansas and a host of relatives and friends.

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GROVER, ORRIN LESTER (Unknown)

Mr. O. L. Grover, 70, passed away early last Friday morning in a Topeka hospital. He had been in ill health for many years but was in the hospital only about a week before his death.

Orin Lester Grover, son of O. W. and Mary Ellen Grover, was born September 27, 1892 on a farm north of Onaga, Kansas. He grew up on this farm and attended Pleasant Valley Grade and Onaga High Schools. His mother died when he was 14 years of age.

He was married to Opal Day on October 14, 1915 and this family made its home in Onaga where they were engaged in the jewelry business until 1917 at which time they moved to a farm north and east of Onaga. He was actively engaged in farming until 1944 when he and Mrs. Grover moved to Onaga due to his ill health. He was a member of the Onaga Congregational Church.

His wife, Opal, preceded him in death on September 27, 1962. All of his brothers and sisters preceded him in death.

Survivors include his daughter, Patricia Dodds and her husband, Courtland, and two granddaughters, Diane and Connie Dodds, all of Seneca, Kansas.

Memorial services were held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon at the Congregational Church with the Rev. Robert E. Williams officiating. Committal was in Onaga Cemetery.

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GROVER, ROSS (Unknown)

Funeral services were held January 2, 1957 in Brown Colonial Mortuary Chapel for Ross Groer, 75, of 1002 W. Washington Street, Santa Ana, California. He passed away December 31 at his home after a brief illness.

A native of Onaga, Kansas he came to California 31 years ago, settling in Santa Ana. He was a barber and a member of the Masonic Lodge of Onaga, Kansas.

Surviving are his wife, Daisy; two daughters, Mrs. Norma G. Barker of La Habra, California and Mrs. Roslyn Jenkins of Santa Ana; a sister, Mrs. Lyda Eddy, and a brother, Lester, both of Onaga, Kansas; two granddaughters and one grandson and four great-granddaughters.

Services were conducted by the Rev. Fred Niedringhaus, of Santa Ana’s First Congregational Church, and interment was in Fairhaven Memorial Park.

Ross was born June 13, 1881, the son of Mary Ellen and O. W. Grover. He resided on a farm until his marriage in 1901 to Miss Daisy Hayes in Winfield, Kansas. He farmed until he came to California in 1925 where he has been a very successful barber for the last 32 years.

He loved his wife, his many friends, and above all worshiped his family. He lived by the Golden Rule and always gave to anyone in need. The flower banked chapel and hundreds of friends were proof of the esteem and respect in which he was held in Santa Ana, also in Onaga, where he always had a smile for everyone. He will be sadly missed by his family who have nothing but kind and loving thoughts of a wonderful husband and father.

Among the many tributes was one from a young man telling of the wonderful influence Ross had been in his life and closed with this poem by Thomas Gray:

If I should die and have you here awhile,

Be not like others, soon undone,

Who keep long vigil by the silent dust and weep.

For my sake turn again to life and smile,

Nerving the heart and trembling hand

To do something to comfort weaker hearts than mine

Complete these dear unfinished tasks of mine

And I, perchance, may therein comfort you.

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GREEN, WILLIAM A. (Unknown)

This community was grieved and shocked, Sunday afternoon, when word reached here of the death of W. A. Green, familiarly known as “Billy”. He had been seriously ill for only a few days. Sunday morning he was taken in the ambulance to the hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri where an operation was performed, but his condition was such that he did not withstand the operation, passing away that afternoon.

William A. Green was born at Kennekuk in Atchison County, Kansas on September 11, 1858 and passed away at a St. Joseph, Missouri hospital on December 28, 1930 at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 17 days.

He was married to Laura V. Myers on October 17, 1888 to whom was born one daughter, Alice, now Mrs. Max Miller, of Onaga, who, together with his widow and two grandchildren, Laura and Max Miller, and four sisters, survive him. These sisters are: Mrs. Hoad, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Mrs. Nellie Sims, Mrs. Bess Brandon, and Miss Olive Green, all of Whiting, Kansas. He was a member of the Masonic Order and of the Congregational Church of Onaga.

Mr. Green had lived in Onaga for 42 years. He was engaged in various business enterprises, and was a real part of the community’s life. He assumed the duties of a citizen faithfully, and while he never held office, he never failed to vote. No man ever questioned his honesty, and he was as ready to admit his mistakes, when they became apparent, as he was to be told of his successes. He came to the end of life’s struggles and turmoils with a character able to view the good fortunes of others without envy; to accept failures and discouragements with equanimity and to preserve a real and not an assumed Christian cheerfulness.

A friend has said: “I never knew his creed; I only know that honest and good was in his heart”.

Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church, Tuesday afternoon, December 30, at two o’clock conducted by Rev. W. M. Horton.

A large number of friends and neighbors were present to pay their last respects. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.

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GROSSNICKLE, GLENN W. (Unknown)

Glenn W. Grossnickle, 84, Onaga, died Tuesday, September 24, 1985, while sitting in his car parked on a city street in Onaga. A physician said Mr. Grossnickle died of natural causes.

He was born March 21, 1901 south of Onaga, the son of John and Mate Wright Grossnickle. He was a farmer south of Onaga many years before he moved into Onaga about five years ago.

He was a graduate of Onaga High School in 1920 and later was graduated from a business college in Lawrence. He was a member of the Onaga Lodge No. 188, AF&AM and received his 50-year pin from the lodge in 1972.

He was married to Kathleen Doyle of Onaga February 20, 1924 in Onaga. She survives.

Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jean Ridgway, Ventura, California; Mrs. LaVon Flowers, Onaga; four sons, Glenn W. Grossnickle, Jr., Sacramento, California; John Grossnickle, Onaga; Ronny Grossnickle, Corning and Thomas K. Grossnickle, Bonner Springs; fourteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

Services were at two o’clock Friday, September 27, 1985 at the Congregational Church in Onaga. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery.

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GROVER, ROY J. (Unknown)

Ray J. Grover was born in Pottawatomie County, Kansas on February 10, 1880 on the O. w. Grover farm north of Onaga, and passed away at his farm home north of Onaga on June 4, 1945 at the age of 65 years, 3 months and 25 days.

He was married to Nettie Lais Ingalsbe on December 25, 1905. To this union were born two sons, Dale Leroy, who preceded his father in death on October 10, 1935 and Orrin F., of Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

He was one of the early graduates of the Onaga High School and attended Business College at Quincy, Illinois. He led an active business life and was, for a number of years, cashier of the Wheaton State Bank and of the Union State Bank of Arkansas City, Kansas. Of late years he has been district manager of the Kansas Power and Light Company at Pratt, Kansas. He retired from this company on March first of this year, and moved to Onaga. He had been in ill health for the past few years.

He was a member of the Christian Church and was a consistent and active member, serving on the official board until his death. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge and the Order of Eastern Star.

He is survived by his wife, Nettie, his son, Orrin; two grandchildren; two brothers, Ross of Santa Ana, California and Lester of Onaga; and one sister, Mrs. Walter Eddy of Havensville.

Funeral services were conducted at the Onaga Congregational Church yesterday afternoon by Rev. Arnold, pastor of the Manhattan Christian Church, assisted by Dr. T. C. Hinkle of Onaga. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.

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GROVER, DALE LEROY (Unknown)

Dale LeRoy Grover, born February 26 th, 1908 at Perkins, Oklahoma died after an illness of three and one half years duration at Norton, Kansas, October 10 th, 1935 at 1:30 p.m. at the age of 27 years, 7 months and 14 days. He was baptized and became a member of the Christian church at Arkansas City, Kansas when twelve years of age and when moving to Manhattan, Kansas to enter College, his membership was transferred to the Christian Church there where it remained until the time of his death.

He graduated from the High School at Winfield, Kansas in 1926, and received his musical education at South Western College at Winfield, Kansas and was a member of their violin choir. He was a student at Kansas State College until forced to give it up. His constant love and loyalty for his family and friends, his cheerful disposition along with his appreciation of everything that was done for him during his illness will make his memory a loving benediction.

He leaves to mourn his passing his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Grover, of Pratt, Kansas; his brother, Orrin F. Grover and wife, of Oklahoma City; his grandmother, Mrs. Cora Ward of West Plains, Missouri; his great-aunts, Mrs. Ella G. Dunn and Mrs. Mary Baker of Onaga, Kansas; his uncles, Mr. Ross Grover, of Santa Ana, California and Mr. Lester Grover, of Onaga, Kansas and his aunts, Mrs. W. W. Eddy of Onaga, Kansas; Mrs. George Rasmussen, of Clifton, Kansas; his uncles Oscar, Lawson, Harry and Franz Ingalsbe, of West Plains, Missouri and a number of cousins, also a legend of friends.

Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church in Onaga, on Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. H. Cone officiating. Interment was given in the Onaga Cemetery.

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GRIM, GEORGE E. (Unknown)

George E. Grim, 76, of Topeka, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on last Thursday morning.

Mr. Grim was born November 11, 1875 at Onaga, Kansas where he grew to manhood. For 23 years he operated a lumberyard at Wheaton, and moved to Topeka 13 years ago, where he was employed as a shipping clerk for the Kansas State Teacher’s Association.

He was a member of the Central Congregational Church of Topeka, the Onaga Masonic Lodge, of which he is a Past Master and the Modern Woodmen of America.

Mr. Grim enjoyed life and delighted in it. Those who have known him across the span of years know him as one whose life centered in his family, who was genuinely Christian in his attitude toward others, who said good things about people, and if that was difficult, said nothing; who was most generous and could always be counted upon to help others who were in need, who loved the simple things of life, and whose wealth was not in material things but in those precious things that make life genuinely worth living.

He was fond of good music and played in the Onaga band years ago.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. May Grim; three daughters, Mrs. Loring Goodman of Wheaton, Mrs. Lawrence Morgan of Pueblo, Colorado; and Mrs. Lester Griffith of Topeka; a son, Eugene Grim, and a brother, P. N. Grim, both of Onaga; a cousin, Mrs. Carolyn Warren of Topeka; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Onaga Congregational Church on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock.

Burial was in the Onaga cemetery.

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GRAF, ERNEST JOHN (1987)

Ernest John Graf, 96, died September 26 at Bellflower, California. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 30 at Hillside Mortuary at Whittier, California. Burial was in Rose Hills Memorial Park at Whittier. He was born December 21, 1890 on a farm south of Duluth, the son of Henry and Lizzie Mitze Graf.

Mr. Graf was a long-time resident of Onaga where he had a trucking business in 1928. In 1926 he operated a restaurant in the Dulac building, coming to Bellflower, California in 1942 where he worked for Douglas Aircraft until his retirement in 1957. He was a 68-year member of the American Legion and was a World War I navy Veteran.

He was married to Helen Ritchie on October 19, 1920 at Denver, Colorado. She preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were a stepson, Frank Ritchie, and a stepdaughter, Frances Peggy Hays.

Survivors include two sons, Ernest J. Graf, Jr. Bellflower, California and Bobby L. Graf, Paso Robles, California; one brother, Walter Graf and one sister, Mrs. Marie Ballentine, both of Onaga.

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GRAF, LAWRENCE V. (1985)

Service will be at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, December 19, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church at Wheaton for Lawrence V. Graf, 71, Wheaton. He died Sunday, December 15, at Onaga Community Hospital after suffering a stroke.

Mr. Graf was a farmer.

He was born April 9, 1914, near Onaga, the son of Henry J. and Elizabeth Mitze Graf. He lived in the Wheaton community since 1936.

He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church at Wheaton.

He was married to Leitha Allen October 4, 1933 at Duluth in Pottawatomie County. She survives.

Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Betty Fair, Manhattan, and Mrs. Karen Dreasher, Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Marie Ballentine, Yuma, Arizona; two brothers, Ernest Graf, Bellflower, California and Walter Graf, Onaga; and four grandchildren.

Burial will be in St. Luke North Cemetery at Wheaton. Mr. Graf will lie in state until 0 p.m. Wednesday at Kufahl Funeral Home, Wheaton, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. He then will lie in state after 11 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made designated for hearing-impaired children in Kansas, or to the Lawrence Graf Memorial Fund at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Wheaton, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home.

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GRAF, MARY L. (Unknown)

Mrs. Mary L. Graf, 49, Onaga, died Sunday, October 11, at a Kansas City, Kansas hospital. She had cancer.

She was born March 28, 1938, south of Centralia in Nemaha County, the daughter of Albert and Alberta Eisenbarth Becker. She attended College Hill elementary School south of Centralia and Onaga High School.

Mrs. Graf was a member of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church at Onaga and the Altar Society at the church.

She married Kenneth E. Graf, June 5, 1954 at Onaga. He died October 4, 1982.

Survivors include three sons, Roger Graf, Havensville and Tim Graf and Kevin Graf, both of Onaga; three daughters, Christina Walker, Topeka, Tina Bahret, Silver Lake, and Michele Leflet, Nortonville; her mother, Agilberta Becker, Frankfort; four brothers, Albert G. Becker, Dayton, Texas; Robert Becker, Shawnee, David Becker, Bedford, Texas, and Richard Becker, Arlington, Texas; three sisters, Dorothy Winterman, Wamego, Carol Newman, Stover, Missouri and Kathleen Teagarden, Frankfort; and ll grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church at Onaga. Burial will be in Onaga Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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GRAF, WALTER D. (Unknown)

Onaga – Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth, for Walter D. Graf, 86, Westmoreland, formerly of Onaga. He died Friday, November 20, 1987, at an Onaga hospital.

Mr. Graf farmed in the Onaga community most of his life.

He was born January 30, 1901, at Onaga, the son of Henry and Elizabeth Mitze Graf.

Mr. Graf was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth.

He married Daisy Noland January 12, 1931, at Duluth. She died December 20, 1966. He married Peg Jenkins in 1968 at Duluth. They were later divorced.

Survivors include a daughter, Dixie Moore, Topeka; a son, Daryl Graf, Wheaton; a sister, Marie Ballentine, Onaga; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Burial will be in Onaga Cemetery. Mr. Graf will lie in state until noon Monday at Tessendorf Mortuary in Onaga where relatives and friends will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. today. He will lie in state an hour before services Monday at the church. Contributions may be made to the Walter D. Graf Memorial Fund and sent to an organization of the donor’s choice.

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GRAF, MARY MARGARET (MARIE) (1986)

Mary Margaret (Marie) Graf, 84, of Onaga, died Sunday evening, February 2 at the Onaga Community Hospital. She had been a patient there since December 27, 1985. She had been a patient at the Onaga hospital in August and again in October with pancreatitis and liver problems, which developed into more complications. In September she became a resident of Golden Acres Nursing Home.

She was born October 23, 1901, in the rural area northwest of Coal Creek, the daughter of John and Emma Myers Savago. Marie attended Coal Creek country school and the Onaga grade and high schools. Marie was the sixth in a family of eleven.

On August 12, 1919 she married George Graf at St. Joseph’s Rectory, Topeka, Kansas and lived in Onaga for a time where her husband was janitor of the Onaga school. Later they went into farming in the Onaga area and continued in this occupation. George (Shorty) died February 3, 1967.

She was the longest living member of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church at Onaga. Marie’s greatest enjoyment was her grandchildren.

Survivors include her children Mrs. Wilbur (Norma) Jeanneret, Onaga; Mrs. Jack (rose Marie) Allen, Topeka; Mrs. Dave (Mary Frances) Ard, Woodbridge, Virginia; one adopted daughter, Mrs. George (Linda) Finch, Topeka; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Kenny (Mary) Graf; 20 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; a brother, Francis Savago, Omaha, Nebraska; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Zenner, Enterprise Nursing Home, Enterprise, Kansas, Agnes Schramm, Mary Marshall Manor, Marysville, Kansas and Elizabeth (Betty) Brewer, Waterloo, Nebraska.

Preceding her in death was a son, Kenneth, in 1982; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild; three brothers, Charles, Edward and George, and one sister as youngsters; also two sisters, Mrs. Sam (Ellen) Bonjour and Mrs. Ernest (Zella) Wakefield.

The rosary was recited at the Tessendorf Mortuary, Onaga, Tuesday night. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, February 5, at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church at Onaga, with burial in the Onaga Cemetery.

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GREEN, WALTER (1956)

Walter Green, local painter, died at his home here last Thursday, March 22, after a lingering illness. He was 62 years old.

He is survived by a son, David Lyle, a daughter-in-law and a grandson Steven of Wichita; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Sale of Wheaton; Thelma of Astoria, Oregon; Eva of Amber, Washington; Metta of Ft. Laramie, Wyoming; Leah of Portland, Oregon and four brothers: Charles of Onaga, William and Russell of Fort Laramie, and Calvin of Torrington, Wyoming.

One brother, Merkle, of Astoria preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Onaga Congregational Church, conducted by the Rev. Millard H. Marshall. Burial was in the Wheaton Cemetery.

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GRAVES , ISLA VICTORIA GOODMAN (Unknown)

Isla Victoria Goodman, daughter of Josephus and Anna Goodman, was born May 24, 1896 at Wheaton, Kansas and passed away at her home near Onaga, Kansas at 7:30- o’clock, Wednesday evening, May 14, 1949 at the age of 52 years, 11 months and 17 days.

On February 17, 1921 she was united in marriage to Alpheus Graves. To this union were born three children: Mrs. Isla Mae Jacobs, Dale Graves and Mrs. Lois Sloop, all of Topeka.

She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Rose Henderson, of Topeka; three brothers, Dewy, Loring and Raymond Goodman, all of Wheaton; two grandchildren, Gary Sloop and Linda Mae Graves; other relatives and many friends. Her mother and father preceded her in death.

She united with the Wheaton Congregational Church in May 1913 and remained a member until her death. She was a kind, loving wife and mother and a patient sufferer to the end.

We cannot say, we will not say,

That she is dead; she is just away.

Funeral services were held at the Wheaton Congregational Church on Saturday, May 14, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. W. O. Roton in charge, Mrs. Edwin Force and Hamlin Miller, accompanied by Mrs. L. A. Smith, sang three beautiful hymns. The pallbearers were Harry Fields, Orman Miller, John McKee, Arthur Toothaker, Loring Kufahl and John Walsh. Interment was in the Wheaton Cemetery.

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GREGG, MARGO GAIL (1986)

Services were September 28 at First Congregational Church in Onaga for Margo Gail Gregg, 39, Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Onaga. She died September 25 at her home.

Dr Bonita J. Peterson, Jackson County, Missouri medical examiner, said Mrs. Gregg aspirated a piece of meat.

Mrs. Gregg was a trust investment officer at the Commerce Bank of Kansas City and a former director of The First National Bank of Onaga.

She was born June 29, 1947 at Onaga, the daughter of Charles and Freda Teske Grutzmacher. She lived in Kansas City the past 16 years. She attended Onaga schools and was graduated from Onaga High School as co-valedictorian of the 1965 class. She was graduated with honors from the University of Kansas School of Business at Lawrence and received her master’s degree in finance from KU.

She was named Miss Pottawatomie County of 1965.

Mrs. Gregg was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority, Beta Gamma Sigma honorary business fraternity and treasurer of her junior class at KU. She also was a member of Kansas City Junior League, First Congregational Church of Onaga and Onaga Chapter NO. 71 Order of Eastern Star.

Survivors include a son, Joseph Kirke Gregg, Kansas City, Missouri; her mother Freda Grutzmacher, Onaga; a sister, Marsha Miner, Onaga; two brothers, Woodford Grutzmacher, Platte City, Missouri and Charles Grutzmacher Jr., Phoenix, Arizona; and a grandmother, Mrs. Hugh Grutzmacher, Onaga.

Burial was in Onaga Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church of Onaga or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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GROVER, ORWIN WILLIAM (Unknown)

O. W. Grover, one of the oldest pioneers of this part of the state, passed away at his home near Onaga, last Friday, December 18 th. His children were with him at his death, and his many friends grieve the loss his death will mean to the community.

Mr. Grover came to Kansas at a time when the pioneer was compelled to bear the most bitter hardships; when there was no town of Onaga, when your neighbor lived many miles away, and when the Indians roamed the prairies. What a pleasure it must have been to sit in his easy chair and look back over those days, and visioned those times of hardships, and look out around him and see the great transformation that he had had a part in bringing about.

Orwin William Grover was born in Jackson, Michigan April 16, 1852 and died at his home near Onaga, December 18, 1925 aged 73 years, 8 months and two days.

Mr. Grover was one of the pioneers of this part of Kansas. He came with his father and mother, Orin J. and Eliza Grover, when but six years of age, from Muscatine, Iowa. The covered wagon drawn by ox team was their mode of travel. They settled on a farm three miles north of the present site of Onaga in June 1859. Civilization was in its infancy. Indians roamed about and lived in their wigwams.

Mr. Grover experienced all of the hardships of the early pioneer, and he also saw the transformation of this part of Kansas into one of the most beautiful of her valleys, containing fertile fields, prosperous homes and happy people.

The responsibilities of life fell upon Mr. Grover early, and his was not the nature to shirk a duty. It seemed to be a pleasure to him to do “whatsoever his hands found to do”, and do well. He was married to Mary Ellen Davis on April 16, 1879. To this union were born five children. One little girl, Ina, died in infancy. The remaining are: R. J. Grover, of Winfield, Kansas, I. R. Grover of Santa Ana, California, Mrs. Lids Eddy of Havensville, Kansas and O. L. Grover, of Onaga. Mrs. Griver’s death about eighteen years ago, was a great blow to Mr. Grover because his family and his home was the absorbing interest of his life. Besides his four children, Mr. Grover leaves six grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Mary A. Baker, of Denver, Colorado and Mrs. J. W. Dunn of Onaga. The four children were with him during his sickness and death and did all that love and care could do.

Mr. Grover was of a rather quiet reserved disposition and it was only to those who knew him best that he revealed his quaint, keen humor. His mind was a storehouse of happenings of the early settlement of this part of the country, and one was highly entertained indeed, who enjoyed the hospitality of his home and was entertained by his personal recollections of those early days. He was a man of sterling worth, brave and unafraid of anything that stood in the way of performance of duty. He was kind, especially fond of little children, charitable in his thoughts of others, often saying that the “Golden Rule” was a good rule by which to live. He will be missed, in his home, in his community, and among those whom he met on the streets. His genial smile and cordial greeting will be our loss, but he has his heart’s desire – to go, and be at rest.

The funeral service was held in the Congregational Church, Sunday afternoon, December 20 th, conducted by the pastor, Rev. James W. Cone. The singing was rendered by a quartet – Mr. and Mrs. C. Haughawout, Mr. and Mrs. H. Grutzmacher, accompanied by Miss Ruth Houghawout, pianist. Interment was in Onaga Cemetery.

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GRAY, SARAH VAUTRAVERS (Unknown)

Mrs. Sarah Vautravers Gray, daughter of Sophia and David Frederick Vautravers, was born May 27, 1869 at Neuchatel, Kansas and departed this life at her home in Onaga, Kansas on May 29, 1954 at the age of 85 years and 2 days. Funeral services were held at 2:00 o’clock on Monday afternoon at the Tessendorf Chapel, Rev. M. H. Marshall officiating. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery. She spent her entire life in the Neuchatel and Onaga communities. Her parents were very early settlers, having come to Neuchatel from Switzerland in July of 1857 and experienced many hardships in those early days.

She resided on a farm in the Neuchatel community until the year 1905 when, with her son Harvey, she moved to Onaga, and resided in the same home until her death. From 1905 to 1930 she operated a very popular boarding and rooming house, doing all the work herself and taking joy in her work of making a living for herself and her son, and maintaining their home until Harvey could take over. Her greatest joy was in her home and her son and she spent all of her time in doing what she could to provide for the health and education of Harvey.

She suffered a severe fall in her home in September of 1951 and since that time has been in very poor health, but she still managed to do some part of the home duties, even until just a short time before her death.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her son, Harvey, and a host of friends and relatives.

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GRAF, GLENN W. (1982)

Glenn W. Graf, 61, was dead on arrival at community hospital Monday, April 12, after suffered an apparent heart attack while working cattle at his farm home southeast of Onaga.

The son of John and Clara Brunkow Graf, he was born October 25, 1920 on a farm in the Neuchatel community and spent his life in the Neuchatel and Onaga communities.

Mr. Graf was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth, and was a veteran of World War II. He was Commander of Glenn Nichols American Legion Post No. 333 at Havensville and a member of Post No. 7772 of Veterans of Foreign Wars at Onaga. He was current Treasurer of Lincoln Township Board, which office he had held for several years.

He was married to Margaret Bonjour, who survives. Other survivors include a son, Terence Graf, Sliver Lake; two grandchildren, David and Tera Graf of Topeka; a brother, Glane Graf, Onaga; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are at 2 p.m. today (Thursday, April 15) at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Duluth, with interment in Neuchatel Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the cardiac care unit at Colmery-O’Neill Veterans Administration Hospital, Topeka. Tessendorf Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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GRAFTON, SCOTT A. (1986)

Scott A. Grafton, 35, Kansas City, Missouri died Monday, March 30 at a Topeka hospital.

Mr. Grafton had worked in building trades in Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska.

He was born February 4, 1952 at Onaga, the son of George and Evelyn Allen Grafton. He attended Turner schools near Kansas City.

He was married to Dana Herington at Kansas City. She survives at the home.

Other survivors include a daughter, Justine Grafton, Fairbanks, Alaska; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Grafton, Kansas City, Missouri and two brothers, Ross Grafton and Ned Grafton, both of Kansas City, Kansas.

Services were at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Tessendorf Mortuary in Onaga. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery northwest of Onaga.

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GRIM, LOUISE ZENNER (1992)

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, January 17, at Onaga Cemetery for Mrs. Gene (Louise Zenner) Grim, Hartford, Arkansas. Mrs. Grim died early Tuesday, January 14, after several weeks’ illness.

Prior services were held today, Thursday, at Hartford. A more complete obituary will appear in the Herald next week.

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GROVER, MAUDE A. (Unknown)

Died—At her residence in this city, on Tuesday, February 4 th, at 9 0’clock a.m., Maude A. Grover, aged 25 years, 5 months and 13 days.

Maude A. Ingalsbe was born in Lake County, Illinois, August 23 rd, 1864, and removed with her parents to Kansas in 1872. Locating near Wheaton, where they resided until 1880, when they took up their residence in Onaga. Maude was married to George Grover, May 12 th, 1886, and was ever a faithful, loving and beloved wife. About three years ago her health began to fail, and despite the best efforts of medical skill, the attacks of heart and stomach trouble became more frequent and severe, until those who loved her best were forced to accept the sorrowful certainty that her stay upon earth was but brief. About one week ago she was forced to take to her bed, and so severe was the attack that but little hope was entertained for her recovery. All that medical skill—supplemented by unwearied attention upon the port of relatives and friends—could do, was faithfully performed, but all to no avail, for on Tuesday morning the end came, and quietly, painlessly, as though dropping into a sweet sleep, the pure spirit took its flight into that better land, where free from sorrow and pain, she will await a happy, eternal reunion with her loved ones. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church conducted by Rev. J. J. Wilson, and were attended by a large audience of sorrowing friends, whose presence, and manifest grief, attested, as no words could, the sincere esteem in which the deceased was held by the people of this community. The bereaved husband and motherless babe, the sorrowing brothers and sisters, each and all, have the sincere and heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in this their great bereavement.

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GROVER, ORIN J.

(From funeral card -- In Memorian. In the Memory of Orin J. Grover, President of the Onaga State Bank, Onaga, Kansas)

Born in Chautauqua County, New York, August 14th 1827. Died in Onaga, Kansas, February 7th, 1914. Aged 86 years, 5 months and 23 days.

Obituary – Orin J. Grover was born in Chautauqua County, New York on August 14 th 1827, and died at his home in Onaga, Kansas February 7 th, 1914, aged 86 years, 5 months, and 23 days.

At the age of 14 years he moved with his parents from New York to Ohio and three years later to Branche County, Michigan. Here he grew to manhood gathering what education his limited opportunities afforded, and became a school teacher. At this place he was married to Eliza J. Bo(s)th, who departed this life in Onaga in 1907. In 1852 Mr. Grover crossed the plains to California, leaving his young wife in Michigan. After three years of hardship and privations on the Pacific coast, he returned to Michigan by ship by way of the Isthmus of Panama. Soon thereafter he again set his face westward, taking with him his wife, and located at Wilton, Iowa, where he engaged in the manufacture of building material, sash and doors. A year or so later he went to Muscatine, Iowa, and began the practice of law.

In July, 1859 he moved to this locality with his father, his wife and two oldest children, Orin W. and Mary A. They settled on the Ferdinand Brunkow farm three miles north of Onaga, where their younger children, Ella and George, were born, and where the family resided until they moved to this city in 1884.

In October, 1864, he organized a company of state militia of the early settlers and was elected captain of the company. The company was sent to the Missouri line, south of Kansas City, to intercept the Price raid.

He was elected to the State Legislature in 1862 and 1864, and was elected to the State Senate in 1866 and 1870. He was again sent to the Legislature in 1872 and 1874, and was appointed a director of the State Penitentiary during this period. It was largely through his efforts that the Legislature made the appropriation to open up the mines which now furnish fuel to that and other state institutions. He was again returned to the Legislature in the year 1882. He was prominent in the early politics of the state and remained an ardent Republican to the time of his death.

Mr. Grover’s life has been spent for the development of this part of Pottawatomie County. Most of the credit for our first railroad was due to his efforts. When Onaga was started he was one of the first to invest in its business enterprises. In 1886 he started what is now the Onaga State Bank and he has been its president and manager over since the bank began its business. He has served several terms as city mayor, councilman and city treasurer, and although often elected or appointed to office, he seldom sought office.

Mr. Grover was the father of six children, two of whom died in their infancy. The other four children, Orin W. Grover, Mrs. Mary A. Baker, Mrs. Ella G. Dunn, and George Grover, were at his bedside during his recent illness to render such aid and comfort as was possible. Besides the above mentioned children the deceased leaves two sisters, Mrs. M. Colwell, of this city, and Mrs. Harriett Steele, of Waterville, Kansas.

Notwithstanding his advanced age, he was active in his business interests. The Monday prior to his demise he was at the bank and while there was taken with a chill. He was assisted to his home and given every assistance possible, but pneumonia had gotten such a grip on him that he was unable to withstand the disease.

The funeral services were held at the Congregational Church at 1:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon, February 8 th, conducted by Rev. Aaron Breck, pastor. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity with friends who had gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to such a worthy man, many being present from adjoining towns. Interment was given in the family lot in the Onaga Cemetery.

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