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Mrs. Ruby I. Karns, 86, did Saturday at the Seneca Hospital. She had lived at a Seneca nursing home more than two years.
She was born January 23, 1893 at Lebanon, TN and lived in the Circleville area many years before moving to Onaga some years ago. She was married to James G. Karns on May 5, 1920. Following his death September 5, 1974, she moved to Seneca.
Mrs. Karns was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 293, at Circleville and the Royal Neighbors of America.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Leuthold, Circleville, and Mrs. Neva Decker, Carroll, Iowa; a son, Donald Lee Karns, San Jose, CA; a sister, Mrs. Nina Hune, Holton; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Tessendorf Mortuary, Onaga, with burial in Ontario Cemetery, Circleville.
Clyde E. Keeley was born at Neuchatel, Nemaha County, on January 12, 1896, and was killed in action September 2, 1918. He was called to the colors and left for Camp Funston on the 26 th day of April and was assigned to Co. D, 353d infantry, and left for duty overseas June 1 st.
He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. George Keeney, and all of his life was spent at home until called to help defend his country. Besides his parents he leaves a sister and many friends to mourn their loss. After his induction into the Army Clyde took a great deal of interest in the army life, and having a great desire to get to the battle front and wanting to get the most out of his training he never took the time to come home after he joined the army. He made the supreme sacrifice in fighting for human liberty and justice, which is the highest honor to be accorded to any man, and his name will be one among the thousands of those which will appear on the honor roll of those who gave his life in the protection of the sanctity of our homes and our loved ones.
Dayton Dale Kelly, son of Lena and Lloyd Kelly, was born on September 12, 1921, at Onaga, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his mother, who passed away December 20, 1931. He attended school at Pleasant Valley and Onaga High School.
On May 26, 1942, he joined the U. S. Marines, and served nearly three years overseas in World War II. He saw action in the battles of Tarawa and Saipan, and was wounded in the invasion of Saipan for which he was awarded the Purple Heart. He received his honorable discharge on August 8, 1945.
On October 21, 1945, he was united in marriage to Vera Jean Moody. To this union two sons were born, Gary Dale age 4, and Dennis Ray, age 2. For the past few years he has been custodian of the Onaga grade school building, where his cheery disposition made him a friend of all the children.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church, the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge. He was greatly interested in the school and all of its activities and had many friends in this community. Above all, he loved and enjoyed his family.
He is survived by his wife, Vera Jean and two sons; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kelly; his three brothers, Raymond, Donald and Galen, all of Onaga; his grandfather, Thomas Kelly; and other relatives and a host of friends. Also surviving him are two step-brothers and one step-sister.
He was called out of this life on November 24, 1951, at the age of 30 years, 2 months, and 12 days.
Funeral services were held at the First Congregational Church on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Heinz Schwarz. The business houses of the city were closed during the funeral hour in respect to one of Onaga’s finest young men, and the schools remained closed the entire day. Both military and Masonic burial services were conducted at the Onaga Cemetery where interment was made.
Mrs. Elsie M. Kelly, 74, Onaga, died Friday, August 24, 1984, at an Onaga hospital after a short illness.
Mrs. Kelly was a nurse’s aide at Community hospital in Onaga for 18 years.
She was born December 28, 1909, at America City in Nemaha County, the daughter of Ira and Carolina Albin Fairbanks. She lived in the Onaga community most of her life.
She was married to George R. Annan March 30, 1931. He died in 1936. She was married to Lloyd T. Kelly September 4, 1942. He died in 1969.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Betty Haug, Blaine, two sons, Roger Annan, Houston, TX and John Annan, Onaga; four stepsons, Donald Kelly, Onaga, Galen Kelly, La Cygne, Garry Kelly, Springfield, MO and Dennis Kelly, Lake Charles, LA; five sisters, Mrs. Lula Niehaus and Mrs. Ana Bonjour, both of Onaga, Mrs. Viola Tuttle, Wichita, Mrs. Violet Biggs, Holton, and Mrs. Evelyn Slocum, Soldier; two brothers, Raymond Fairbanks, Valley Falls, and Donald Fairbanks, Martinez, CA; 23 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at the Onaga Congregational Church. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery. Kufahl Funeral Home, Wheaton, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Onaga Community Hospital.
Hazel K. Kelly, daughter of Newton K. and Nellie M. Kelly, was born October 21, 1895, on a farm near Onaga, KS and grew to womanhood in the community. She departed this life on January 3, 1938, in Topeka, KS where she had been taken for medical treatment.
After graduation from the Onaga High School, she taught school for several years. She united with the Onaga Baptist church in early girlhood and was a faithful and active member until her death. She had musical talent and one of her greatest pleasures was derived from her appreciation of good music. Love of children was one of her outstanding characteristics.
Besides her brothers, Lester and Marvin, of Onaga, and Ardmon, of Oakland, CA she leaves to mourn her death a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held in the Onaga Baptist Church, and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. L. Wright assisted by Rev. J. W. Bayles, of Ottawa, Kansas. Interment was in the family lot in the Onaga Cemetery.
Mr. Lloyd t. Kelly, age 72, of Onaga died early Tuesday morning at Community Hospital where he had been a patient about a week. He had also been hospitalized earlier.
He was born December 5, 1896 at Neuchatel and spent his entire life in the Neuchatel and Onaga communities. He was a retired farmer and trucker and for a number of years served as Onaga’s City Marshal.
He was a member of the Congregational Church at Neuchatel.
Mr. Kelly was married to Lena Fairbanks, who died in December 1931. On September 4, 1942, he was married to Elsie Fairbanks Annan, who survives. Other survivors are five sons, Raymond Kelly of Topeka, Donald Kelly of Onaga, Galen Kelly of Quinter, John Annan of Onaga and Roger Annan of El Cajon, CA; one daughter,, Mrs. Betty Haug of Blaine; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Junod of Onaga and Mrs. Arlene DeNeve of Pittsburg; his step-mother, Mrs. Eunice Kelly of Pittsburg; 24 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Kelly reared two of his grandsons, Gary and Denny Kelly.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Congregational Church at Onaga with interment in the Onaga Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church from 9 a.m. until time for the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospital and may be left at the First National Bank, Wamego.
Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego, is in charge of services.
Mrs. Margaret Ada Keating, 91, Topeka died Saturday, March 27, 1999, at a Topeka Care Home.
She was born April 12, 1907, in Blaine, the daughter of Henry F. and Katherine Walsh Higgins. She graduated from Blaine High School and spent many years in Blaine. She was postmaster in Blaine for 27 years before she retired in 1976.
She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and a former member of St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church and the Altar Society, both in Blaine. She was a member of the auxiliary to North Post No. 400 of the American Legion and the bell choir at the Topeka Convalescent Center and a member of the Blaine High School Alumni Association.
She married James L. Keating June 23, 1926. He preceded her in death. A daughter, Margie Ann Fox, died March 19, 1982.
Survivors include sons, D. R. “Bud” Keating, Wamego, and Jim Keating Jr., Kansas City, Kansas; daughters, Mary Lou Finan, Nila Graf, Hap Scott and Bea Feleay, all in Topeka, Bobbie Jordan, Parkville, Missouri and Kellie Ray, Netawaka; a brother, Mark R. Higgins, St. Marys; 33 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson.
Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka. Graveside services were at 130 p.m. St. Columbkille’s Catholic Cemetery in Blaine.
Roy C. Kirkpatrick, 94, Wheaton, died Monday, March 29, 1999 at the Westmoreland Hospital.
Mr. Kirkpatrick was an electrical engineer. He had worked for Westinghouse and U. S. Steel before retiring in 1965.
He was born December 23, 1904 in Crandall, the son of Charles and Annabel Haskins Kirkpatrick. He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at Kansas State University in 1937. He had lived in Wheaton the past 34 years.
Mr. Kirkpatrick was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church at Wheaton.
He married Ida E. Stelter on October 27, 1939 at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. She died May 11, 1990.
Services were at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Wheaton. Burial was in St. Luke Lutheran North Cemetery in Wheaton.
George Welda Kelly, 92, Topeka, died Thursday, January 2, 1997, at a Topeka nursing home.
Mr. Kelly worked for the Ohse meat company until he retired in 1965.
He was born July 5, 1904 in Onaga, the son of William and Grace Kelly. He lived most of his life in Topeka.
Mr. Kelly was a member of Four Square Church.
He was married to Nellie Turner in 1928 in Topeka. She preceded him in death on April 25, 1962.
Survivors include four sons, Wally Kelly, William Kelly, Eugene Kelly and Dale Kelly, all of Topeka; four daughters, Donna Degan, Kathy Watson and Patsy Myrick, all of Topeka, and Ruth Carvalho, Independence; a sister, Cleo Riggin, Topeka; 26 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were at noon Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Grace Keeney, 87, Marysville, died Sunday, February 22, 1998, at a nursing home in Marysville.
She was born September 28, 1910, in Beattie, the daughter of George and Marie Maendele Eichelberger, and lived in Marysville many years.
She was a member of the auxiliary to SMN&R Post No. 163 of the American Legion in Marysville.
She was married to Claude Keeney February 17, 1936 in Marysville. He died March 8, 1946.
Survivors include a brother, George Eichelberger, Oketo.
Services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville. Burial was in Marysville Cemetery.
E. J. “Bob” Kitts, 60, Oskaloosa, died Friday, July 3, 1998 at a Topeka Hospital.
Mr. Kitts worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for more than nine years and later owned and operated the Topeka Security Co. from 1975 to 1978. He also had been pastor of Westy Community Care Home in Westmoreland and Forbes Air Base in Topeka in 1982, as well as associate pastor at First Southern Baptist Church in Topeka.
He was a veteran of both the Navy and the Army and he served in the former Seahorses and during the Bay of Pigs Operation.
He was born April 29, 1938 at Meriden, the son of Harry E. and Gladys W. Robinson Kitts.
He was married to Rose Marie Coleman in 1964 in Topeka. They were divorced. He was married to Carol Sue Wagner on June 8, 1987 in Topeka. She survives.
Other survivors include seven sons, Robert Kitts, Farmington, Minn., Patrick Kitts, Auburn, Mass., Terry Kitts, Corpus Christi, Texas, Michael Kitts, Apple Valley, Minn., David Kitts, Topeka and August Kitts and Daniel Kitts, both at home; four daughters, Gladys Marquez, Oxnard, Calif., Cindy Rumage, Topeka, and Robinette Kitts and Joelle Kitts, both at home; four sisters, Lou Starnes, Buffalo, Mo, Doris Jensen and Patricia Kitts, both of Topeka, and Twila Fallon, Milton, Florida; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Military graveside services were conducted by Bravo 70 th Engineers of Fort Riley Tuesday at the Onaga Cemetery.
Gail V. Kittrell, 85, Topeka, died Sunday, October 11, 1998, at Sterling House of Topeka.
She was born July 21, 1913 the daughter of Mauritz W. and Mathilda Hartwich Miller in Onaga.
Mrs. Kittrell was a homemaker and a member of the Oakland Christian Church in Topeka.
She was married to Emery F. Kittrell on December 5, 1959 at Topeka. He preceded her in death on July 10, 1991.
Survivors include one step-son, Charles O. Kittrell Sr., Topeka and one sister, Maxine G. Miller, Onaga.
Services were at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial was in the Topeka Cemetery.
Onaga – Mrs. Leona Rosine “Rosa” Keeney, 102, Onaga, died Sunday in a rest home here.
She was born October 4, 1871, at Neuchatel, Switzerland, and lived in the United States since 1872. She spent most of her life in the Neuchatel community north of Onaga and at Onaga. She was a member of the Congregational Church at Onaga.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ida Umphenour, 1851 E. 22 nd, Topeka, and Mrs. Blanche Stotts, Marysville; two sons, Earl Keeney, Onaga, and Claude Keeney, Marysville; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Tessendorf Mortuary at Onaga. Burial will be in Neuchatel Cemetery north of Onaga. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Leroy Charles Keeney was born to Stires Jade and Rosa Keeney June 4, 1896 in the Coal Creek Community and departed this life August 28, 1960 after an illness of more than a year.
He was united in marriage to Gertrude Bonjour December 25, 1917 and one daughter was born to this union.
He was a member of the Onaga Congregational Church, the American Legion and the Odd Fellow Lodge.
With the exception of his two years of service in the army in World War I, he spent most of his life in this community, having barbered for 16 years. He was an employee of the Postal Department for a number of years until he was forced to retire because of ill health.
Survivors include the widow of the home; his daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Jenkins and husband Orville; his mother, Mrs. Rosa Keeney of Onaga; two brothers, Earl of Onaga and Claude of Marysville; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Umphenour of Topeka and Mrs. Blanche Stotts of Marysville and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 31 at 2:30 p.m. in the Congregational Church, Onaga, with the Rev. M. H. Marshall conducting the services. Interment was in Onaga Cemetery with the Onaga American Legion and I.O.O.F. conducting the graveside services.
Mrs. Lorene R. Keeney, 65, of Onaga, died Monday afternoon at community hospital after a long illness. She was admitted to the hospital a short time before her death.
She was born May 15, 1908 at Centralia and spent most of her life in the Onaga community.
She was married to Earl O. Keeney, May 4, 1926. He survives.
Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Audrey Small of Milford, Michigan; a son, Eugene E. Keeney, Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Floyd Bullock, Vermillion; a brother, Earl Roberts, Centralia and several grandchildren.
One sister, Mrs. Fleta Bullock preceded her in death.
Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at the Congregational Church in Onaga with burial in the Neuchatel Cemetery.
Gladys B. Kistler, 75, Blaine, died Friday, February 5, 1993, at Onaga Community Hospital.
She was born August 21, 1917, in Valentine, Nebraska the daughter of William and Rose Fowler Hollenbach. She attended the School for the Deaf in Omaha, Nebraska.
She was married to Glen E. Cooper in 1940. He preceded her in death. She was married to Walter G. Kistler June 7, 1953, at Omaha, Nebraska. He survives.
Other survivors include a daughter, Glenda Haefner, Blaine; a son, Jack L. Cooper, Olatha; two sisters, Doris Carter and Alma Gargans, both of Omaha, Nebraska; two brothers, Clinton Hollenbach, both of Omaha, Nebraska; and four grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 6, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Wheaton. Burial was in St. Luke North Cemetery at Wheaton.
Earl O. Keeney, 85, Onaga, died late Tuesday, December 18, 1990, at Onaga Community Hospital.
Mr. Keeney was a farmer and stockman in the Neuchatel area north of Onaga until 1954, when he moved into Onaga. He later was a meat cutter at the Onaga Locker 30 years.
He was born November 6, 1905, at Neuchatel, the son of Jade and Rose Menthe Keeney. He attended Neuchatel and Onaga schools and was graduated in 1924 from Onaga High School.
Mr. Keeney was a member of the Congregational Church in Onaga and a former member of the Onaga City Council.
He was married to Lorene Roberts of Centralia on May 26, 1926. She died in June, 1973. He was married to Bertha Surdez of Onaga on March 2, 1974, in Onaga. She survives.
Other survivors include a daughter, Audrey Small of Highland, Michigan; a son, Eugene Keeney of Topeka; a sister, Blanche Stotts of Marysville; a brother, Claude Keeney of Marysville; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. Friday, December 21, at Tessendorf Mortuary in Onaga. Burial was in Neuchatel Cemetery north of Onaga.
Onaga – Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the United Methodist Church at Circleville for James G. “George” Karns, 83, Onaga, who died Thursday at a Topeka Hospital.
He was born November 27, 1890, at Ontario, Kansas. He was a veteran of World War I. He farmed near Ontario until his retirement in 1954 when he moved to Onaga.
Mr. Karns was a member of the board of Farmers State Bank at Circleville and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 7772, Onaga.
He was married May 5, 1920, to Ruby Ozment at Ontario. She survives. A son, Kenneth Karns died in 1925.
Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Leuthold, Circleville, and Mrs. Neva Decker, Carroll, Iowa; a son, Donald Karns, San Jose, California; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Ontario Cemetery.
The Onaga Herald – Mrs. Eva Clara Kelly, 85, of Onaga died Monday morning at community hospital where she had been a patient only a few days.
She was born May 14, 1885 in Nemaha County and had lived in Onaga many years.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Fields, Havensville, and Mrs. Alda Rinard, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a son, Carl Q. ((Speck) Kelly, Onaga; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Carl Bachus, of Newton, Iowa.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Tessendorf Mortuary with burial in the Neuchatel Cemetery.
Ida Elsie Kirkpatrick, 79, of Wheaton died Friday, May 11, 1990, at her home.
Mrs. Kirkpatrick was born August 25, 1910, near Blaine, the daughter of Albert Frank and Matilda Marten Stelter. She had lived in Wheaton for 24 years.
She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid Society of the church.
She was married to Roy C. Kirkpatrick on October 27, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA. He survives.
Other survivors include three sisters, Rosalinde Berg, Blaine, Elsie Larrison, Holton, and For a Taylor, Topeka; and two brothers, Herman Stelter, Wheaton, and Almon Stelter, Blaine.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Stelter, in 1984.
Services were at 2 p.m. Monday, May 7 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Wheaton. Burial was in the St. Luke Lutheran Cemetery.
Nellie M. Jenison, daughter of Newton R. and Lovina L. Jenison, was born in Attica, New York, April 21, 1866. At the age of two years she came to Kansas with her parents, growing to womanhood on a farm near Onaga. She passed away at her home in Onaga on December 8, 1936.
Being the oldest of her family, she shared with her mother the responsibility of the younger children, after their father’s death. By her motherly devotion to the welfare of her sisters, she especially endeared herself to them.
On December 3, 1887, she was united in marriage to Newton K. Kelly, who preceded her in death seven years ago. To this union were born five children: Lester M., Hazel, and Marvin W. all of Onaga; Ardmon, of Toponitch, Washington; and Iola, who died in infancy. There are also four grandchildren: Delbert, Donald, Darrell and Dixie Lee Kelly.
For many years she was a faithful member of the Onaga Baptist church. Her life was an outstanding example of unselfish service to her family, her home, and her church. In speaking of her a friend recently said: “Mrs. Kelly will always be to me a symbol of true Christian motherhood. From my first visit with her, I felt the personal presence of that we call ‘home’. I felt always as if here were my own home. What a challenge her life will be to those who are left—to make homes like hers—to carry on the torch she has let fall from failing hands! I thank God for the privilege of knowing her as a ***sor of ‘foster mother ‘. She is not dead. When such as she pass on, they are just ‘gone awhile’.”
Carrie Louise Eustis Kitts was born March 8, 1877 at Ottawa, Ill. And passed away July 8, 1954 at Seattle, Washington at the age of 77 years and 4 months.
She was the daughter of Samuel and Elenor Eustis. They moved to a farm in Jackson County, Kansas in 1880.
She was united in marriage to Joseph S. Kitts on February 3, 1897. They lived in Jackson County until they moved to Onaga, Kansas in 1908, where they resided until her husband passed away in October 1945. She then went to Seattle to make her home with her daughter, Carrie. She was a member of the Congregational Church, Onaga, O.E. S. No. 71 and the University Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution of Seattle.
Survivors are the children: Fannie M. Kitts, Wichita, KS; Carrie L. Kitts, Seattle, WA; Joseph S. and Harry E. Kitts of Topeka, KS; one sister, Mrs. Hattie Almond of New Sharon, Iowa; four granddaughters and one grandson.
Funeral services were conducted at the Congregational Church in Onaga on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Alex Ekart of Mayetta. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery.
Newton Kent Kelly was born in New Kent, Ill. January 24, 1860. He was the youngest of six children, all of whom have departed this life. Most of his early life was spent in Missouri, from whence he came to Kansas in 1881. The next year he went to Colorado, but returned two years later and has spent his life since in and near Onaga, where he has since become well-known as a sincere man, devoted to the best interests of the community.
On December 3, 1887 he was united in marriage to Nellie M. Jenison. Five children were born to this union, of whom one, Iola Florence, died in infancy. He is survived by his wife, a half-brother, Joseph, of Iola, four children—Lester, of Onaga, Mrs. Hazel Henry, of Meriden, and Ardmon and Marvin, of Onaga, and one grandchild, Delbert Helly.
Mr. Kelly was reared by Christian parents and has always been a believer in the Baptist faith, tho’ he never definitely united with the church. He was a man of sterling character, always standing for the better things of life. He was a lover of children, a kind and devoted husband and father, always spending most of his leisure time in his home.
About a week ago he was stricken with paralysis, beginning the process of recovery until a sudden change took him from us on December 22 nd at 8:00 a.m. Although nearly 70 years of age, he was still active and will be greatly missed by a host of friends in the community, who were always sure of the welcome of a friend from him.
George Thornton Keeney, son of Robert and Julia Keeney, was born on September 2, 1862 in Brownstown, West Virginia. In March 1876, after the mother’s death, the family moved to Kansas, near Neuchatel, where he lived until moving to Onaga.
In March, 1985, he was married to Caroline Elizabeth Bias. To this union two children were born, Clyde, who was killed in action during the World War in 1918, and Ethel Stine, who survived him. Mrs. Keeney passed away February 9, 1937, and since that time Mrs. Stine and her husband have cared for him. For the past five months he was bedfast, and passed away on Friday afternoon, July 19, at his home, at the age of 77 years.
He was of a family of eleven children, seven of whom preceded him in death: Elizabeth, Edward, Jacob, Charles, Reuben, Lou, and McDonald, who was a twin brother of Mr. Keeney.
He leaves to mourn his loss, besides the daughter and husband, two sisters, Mrs. Fred Bonjour and Mrs. Sally Mouton, and one brother, Jade Keeney, all of Onaga, and many other relatives.
Mr. Keeney was initiated into the IOOF Lodge in Onaga on March 4, 1893 thus for over 47 years has lived and believed in the principles and ideals of Odd Fellow worship.
Funeral services were held at the Tessendorf Mortuary on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. L. Nitcher of the Onaga Baptist Church. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.
The hand of death fell upon this community unexpectedly last Friday and took the life of Mrs. Lena Kelly, and the community is grieved over her untimely passing.
Mrs. Kelly had not been well for some time, but she was active and went about her household duties up until Thursday, when she was taken critically ill. She was rushed to the hospital in Topeka, Friday morning, but passed away within an hour or two after arriving there. Her husband and four boys, the youngest of whom is only nine months old, are left to carry on, and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to them in their sad loss.
Lena May Fairbanks was born January 3, 1897 near St. Clere, Kansas and passed away December 18, 1931 at the age of 34 years, 11 months and 13 days.
She was united in marriage to Lloyd Kelly on September 2, 1914, at Topeka. They have lived in this community since their marriage, with the exception of one year spent in Topeka. Four sons were born to them—Raymond, Donald, Dale, and Galen, all of whom with her husband, survive her. There are also eight brothers and two sisters surviving; Clarence Fairbanks, of Onaga; Edward, of Mayetta; Frank and Lloyd, of Emmett; Ivan and Vernon, Mrs. Ruby Lehr and Mrs. Grace Williams, all of Hutchison; John H. of Central City, CO; and Horace H. of Houston, Texas. One brother and one sister preceded her in death.
While not a member of the church, she was an active member of the Congregational Ladies Aid for several years, was faithful to its obligations and a splendid spirit to work with. Her home was, however, the center of interest and she took pride in making it a real home. She had been frail for several years, but has continued her work, often doing beyond her strength.
Funeral services were held at the Federated Church in Onaga, Sunday afternoon, and were attended by a host of friends and neighbors. Music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Grutzmacher, with Mrs. Alice Miller at the piano. Interment was made in the Onaga Cemetery.
Mrs. Helen Hetzler Kelly, 78, of Blue Springs, MO, died Sunday December 26, 1993, at Monterey Park Care Center.
She was born September 1, 1915 at Soldier, KS, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Chrisman.
Mrs. Kelly was a member of a Lutheran Church; the Auxiliary of the American Legion Post and Order of Eastern Star, both in Galena, MO.
Survivors include three sons, Ted Hetzler, Blue Springs, MO; Tim Hetzler, Los Angeles, CA; and Dan Hetzler, Tacoma, WA; three daughters, Diane Spencer, Wyoming, Joan Tew, Denver, CO; and Karron Yeager, Baschor, KS; a brother, Pat Chrisman, Corpus Christi, TX; grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, December 30, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Duluth, KS, with burial in the church cemetery.
Galen Kelly, 66, Lawrence, died Tuesday, June 10, 1977, at a Lawrence hospital.
Mr. Kelly had been superintendent of several school districts, including Quinter, Lebanon, Wellsville and Prairie View School District in La Cygne. He had taught history in Perry for 11 years. He retired in 1991 from Prairie View.
He was born March 19, 1931, in Onaga, the son of Lloyd and Lena Fairbanks Kelly. He earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Kansas.
Mr. Kelly was a member of Wellsville United Methodist Church and several educational organizations.
He was married to Shirley Talbot on June 6, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri. She survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Kevin Kelly, Wellsville, David Kelly, Houston, and Jeffery Kelly, Parker, Colorado; a brother, Don Kelly, Onaga; and five grandsons.
Services were 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Wilson and Son Funeral Home in Wellsville. Burial was at Wellsville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association and sent in care of the funeral home.
Mildred G. Kelly, 93, Onaga, died Wednesday, January 11, 1995 at Golden Acres Nursing Home in Onaga.
Mrs. Kelly taught school in the Onaga area for several years before she retired.
She was born June 21, 1901, at Onaga, the daughter of Roy and Marie Surdez Dodds. She was graduated from Onaga High School in 1919.
Mrs. Kelly was a former member of the Rebekah Lodge in Onaga.
She was married to John Hazlett on April 22, 1922. He died January 16, 1952. She was married to Floyd Kelly on August 6, 1956. He died February 17, 1987. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Arnold Dodds, on March 9, 1987.
Survivors include a daughter, Sally Perez, Kansas City, KS; two sons, Duane Hazlett, Topeka, and Rufus Hazlett, Hood River, Oregon; a sister Kathryn Anderson, Centralia; a brother, Jeff Dodds, Manhattan; 14 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.
Services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 14, at Tessendorf-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga. Burial was in the Neuchatel Cemetery northwest of Onaga.
Lester M. Kelly, son of Newton and Nellie Kelly, was born July 19, 1892 at Onaga, Kansas and passed away on August 11, 1948 at Winter General Hospital, Topeka, at the age of 56 year and 22 days.
He resided in and around Onaga most of his life. During World War I he served in the 353 rd Infantry, Co. G.
He is survived by two brothers, Marvin Kelly of Abilene, Kansas, and Ardman Kelly of California. He was preceded in death by an infant sister Iola, his father and mother and sister, Hazel.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 o’clock on Saturday afternoon at the First Baptist Church with Reverend Thornburg of St. Marys officiating. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.
Estella Jane McDevitt, daughter of James and Sylvia Ann McDevitt, was born in Earlville, Illinois, on April 19, 1875 and passed away at her home near Onaga, Kansas on November 4, 1947 at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 15 days. Her parents, two sisters and four brothers preceded her in death.
On March 13, 1900 she was united in marriage to Chas. Kelly of Onaga. To this union were born three children: one son, Floyd, of the home, and two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Shepherd of Soldier and Mrs. Fern Rothers of Havensville.
She was a kind and loving mother, a true, devoted wife and a friend to all. Everything that the best of medical skill, good nursing and loving care could do was done for her, but all efforts proved unavailing and she passed away into that other world.
She leaves to mourn her departure her devoted husband; three children; one sister, Mrs. Etta Burdette; one brother, James McDevitt; and ten grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by the family and a host of friends.
The last night of watch is over,
The last words of love have been said,
And safe on the bosom of Jesus Our loved one has pillowed her head.
The human hand tried to save her,
Prayers and tears were in vain, But God in His wisdom called her
From this weary world of pain.
Farewell, Farewell dear loved one,
Thou hast left us for a world more fair.
Left this world of care and pain
There with the angels a crown to wear.
Funeral services were in charge of Dr. T. C. Hinkle on Friday afternoon at the Tessendorf Chapel and burial was in the Neuchatel Cemetery. The pallbearers were L. E. O”Donald, J*****************
Services for Raymond T. Kelly, 65, of 5401 West 28th, Topeka, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Topeka with burial in Onaga Cemetery.
Mr. Kelly died Tuesday at his home. He had a heart ailment.
He was born October 24, 1915, at Onaga, the son of Lloyd and Lena Fairbanks Kelly. He had lived in Topeka since 1960.
Mr. Kelly was an engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad for 35 years before he retired.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion, and Philip Billard Post No. 1650, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was married to Kaye Hoskins, October 7, 1934 at Onaga. She survives. A daughter, Carolyn Kelly died in 1936.
Other survivors include three sons, Raymond E. Kelly, Hoyt, Dayton Kelly, Colorado Springs, and Kenneth Kelly, Vancouver, Washington; three daughters, Mrs. Kay Beck, Topeka; Sharron Kelly, Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. Peggy Hennessee, Hoyt; two brothers, Galen Kelly, LaCygne, and Donald Kelly, Onaga; and 14 grandchildren.
Thomas Kelly was born November 4, 1876 passed away April 2, 1960 at the Community Hospital, Onaga, Kansas at the age of 83 years and 5 months. He was one of 3 children born to William and Mary Kelly, his brother and sister having preceded him in death.
In November of 1930 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Eunice Reed. One son Billy was born to this union, who passed away at the age of six years.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Eunice of the home, three children, Lloyd of Onaga, Irene Junod of Onaga and Mrs. Arlene De Neve of Pittsburg, Kansas, 8 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
He lived all his life in the Neuchatel and Onaga communities with the exception of the years between 1933 and 1947 when he lived in Pittsburg, KS.
Mrs. Eunice Kelly, age 90, passed away June 22 at Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was buried at a cemetery near Cherokee, Kansas by her husband and son. She married Thomas Kelly of Onaga after her first husband deceased. Mrs. Kelly lived in Onaga a number of years and was employed at the Onaga Hospital.
Chas. Kelly, oldest son of Martha and Reuben Kelly, was born on his father’s farm north of Onaga, Kansas on December 12, 1875 and passed away on December 14, 1952 at the age of 77 years and 2 days. Death was the result of a heart attack. His wife, father, mother and two sisters preceded him in death.
On March 13, 1900 he was united in marriage to Estella Jane McDevitt of Havensville. To this union were born three children, one son Floyd of the home and two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Shepherd of Soldier and Mrs. Fern Rothers of Corning.
He was a kind and loving father, a good neighbor and a friend to all. In his later years his greatest interest was for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved so much. He has two grandsons in the service of our country, Charles Shepherd and Dean Rothers, both of the U. S. Navy.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his three children: one brother, William Kelly of Topeka; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Noble of Osage City; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by the family, other relatives and a host of friends.
Onaga—Lloyd Kelly, 85, Onaga, died Tuesday, February 17, at an Onaga hospital.
Mr. Kelly drove a mail truck between Onaga and Topeka several years. After he was married he operated the family farm north of Onaga until 1979 when he retired and moved into Onaga.
He served in the Kansas National Guard during World War II.
He was born March 24, 2901, north of Onaga, the son of Charles and Estella Jane McDevitt Kelly. He attended Rocky Scrabble and Neuchatel schools.
Mr. Kelly was a member of the former Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 234 at Onaga.
He was married to Mildred Dodds Hazlett of Onaga August 6, 1956, at Lyndon. She survives.
Other survivors include a step-daughter, Mrs. Sally Perez, Kansas City, KS; two step-sons, Rufus Hazlett, Hood River, Oregon, and Duane Hazlett, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Shepherd, Fairborn, Ohio, and Mrs. Ferne Rothers, Corning; and 14 step-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Tessendorf-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga. Burial will be in Neuchatel Cemetery. Mr. Kelly will lie in state until service time at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today. Contributions may be made to the Floyd Kelly Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives and sent in care of the mortuary.
William H. Kelly was born on a farm 5 miles north of Onaga, Kansas, on March 4, 1880 and passed away at his home in Onaga on May 21, 1949 at the age of 69 years. He had spent all of his life in this community.
He was united in marriage to Eva Bachus on July 9, 1901. To this union were born 4 children: Velda, who died in infancy; Mrs. Ruth Fields, of Topeka; Mrs. Alda Rinard of Salina; and Quinton of the home.
Wayne Thomas Keating, 58, Onaga, died Thursday February 20, 1992 at his home.
Mr. Keating was a self-employed machinist and welder. He lived in California from 1960 until he moved to Onaga in 1987 and lived and worked the rest of his life in the Lillis, Frankfort and Onaga communities.
He was born December 25, 1933 on a farm southeast of Frankfort, the son of John Thomas and Genevieve Culhan Keating.
Mr. Keating was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga.
He was married to Beverly Johnson in 1955 at Lillis. She survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Brenda Carlson, Palmdale, California, and Angela Nelson, Downey, California; three sons, Marty Keating, Topeka, and David Keating and Dewayne Keating, both of Torrance, California; two brothers, Maurice Keating, Kansas City, Missouri; and Paul Keating, Topeka; two grandchildren; and two step grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated February 22 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lillis. Burial was in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery at Lillis.
Contributions may be made to the Wayne Thomas Keating Memorial Fund, to be designated at a later time by relatives, and left at the Kufahl Funeral Home in Wheaton.
Edmond M. Keating, 77, Lillis, died Thursday, February 27, 1992, at Onaga Community Hospital.
Mr. Keating was a farmer and stockman in the Lillis area all his life.
He was born June 9, 1914 on a farm near Lillis, one of nine sons of James A. and Ellen Harrington Keating.
Mr. Keating was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus, both in Lillis.
He was married to Aurelia Eagan on June 8, 1944, in St. Bridget’s Catholic Church at St. Bridget, north of Axtell. She survives. A son, Thomas Keating, died August 7, 1962.
Other survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Schlegel, Wichita; two sons, Patrick Keating, Manhattan, and John Keating, Portland, Oregon; a brother, John T. Keating, Onaga; and four grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 Monday, March 2, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lillis. Burial was in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Lillis.
Kufahl Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Agnes Knipp, 74, Onaga, died Wednesday, April 8, 1992, at Onaga Community Hospital.
She was born September 10, 1917, at Onaga, the daughter of Walter and Mayme Richardson Wegner. She attended Onaga schools and graduated from Onaga High School in 1935. She later attended Strickler’s Business College in Topeka.
Mrs. Knipp was a member of the Congregational Church in Onaga, where she was church organist many years. She was a member of the Congregational Ladies Guild, Onaga Chapter No. 71 Order of Eastern Star and Community Hospital Auxiliary.
She was married to Herbert W. Knipp on August 19, 1939, in Onaga. He died November 21, 1985.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lou Metzger, Overland Park, and Kathy Handley, Boonville, MO; a son, Dr. Larry Knipp, Chicago, Illinois, a sister, Mary White, Cheyenne, Wyoming, and six grandchildren.
Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Congregational Church in Onaga. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery.
Tessendorf Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Marie Agnes Kennedy, 84, of Front Royal, Virginia, died Sunday, August 23, 1992, at her home.
She was born February 3, 1908, in Lone Tree Township near Wheaton, Kansas, a daughter of Christian D. and Flora Hazlett Ladner. She grew up in the Wheaton area.
She was married to LeRoy R. Kennedy, August 26, 1924 at Topeka, Kansas where they lived for many years. They moved to Onaga following Mr. Kennedy’s retirement from the postal service, and later moved to Front Royal. Mr. Kennedy died November 15, 1978.
Survivors include a son, Robert LeRoy Kennedy, Pensacola, Florida; a daughter, Mrs. Rosalie Paulson, Front Royal, VA; a brother, Aaron Ladner, Topeka, KS; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Martin, Topeka, and Mrs. Isabelle Osborn, Luray, KS; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 26, at Front Royal; and will also be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 29, in Onaga. Interment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery northwest of Onaga.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospital of Onaga or the American Heart Association in care of Tessendorf Mortuary, Onaga.
F. S. “Barney” Kling, 80, Soldier, died Thursday, July 22, 1993, at Community Hospital, Onaga.
Mr. Kling was a welder for 20 years at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., and owned and operated a service station in Soldier for 25 years.
He was born March 26, 1913, at Wetmore, the son of Herbert and Beryl E. Williams Kling. He spent most of his life in the Wetmore and Soldier areas.
Mr. Kling attended St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga. He was a member of the United Rubber Workers of America Local Union No. 307 in Topeka, the Lions Club of Soldier and Circleville Lodge No. 21, AF&AM.
He was married to Mildred Sproul November 26, 1936. She died March 13, 1971. He was married to Leona Elder Dulac February 21, 1976, at Onaga. She survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Leland Kling and Gale Kling, both of Topeka; three step-daughters, Mary Alice Ackley, Topeka, Beth Burke, The Colony, Texas, and Darlene Thompson, Joliet, Illinois; three step-sons, Keith Dulac, Derby, Charles Dulac, Atchison, and Greg Dulac, Clearwater; four sisters, Delores Schlodder and LaVerne Bell, both of Holton, and Mary Helen Musick and Madeline Wolfe, both of Topeka; four brothers, Kenny Kling, St. Marys, Delmas Kling, Hutchinson, Ernest Kling, Hiawatha, and Clinton Kling, Seattle; a granddaughter, 25 step-grandchildren; and 12 step-great-grandchildren.
Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24, in Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial was in Soldier Cemetery.
Family funeral services for Alma W. Knipp, a former resident of Big Springs, Nebraska were held Thursday, January 27, 1994 at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Big Springs, Nebraska with Pat Riley of Big Springs, Nebraska and Dean Muhle of Julesburg, Colorado officiating. Interment was in the Big Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Knipp died Monday, January 24, 1994 at Sedgwick County Hospital.
She was born April 12, 1906, at Onaga, the daughter of Henry and Paulina Berges. On October 9, 1923 she married Louis Knipp. They moved to Big Springs in 1932 where she resided until four years ago.
She was active in the Zion Lutheran Church and other organizations for many years, until her health failed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; her parents; two sisters, and one brother.
Survivors include a son, Ronald; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Valburg, Onaga, Mrs. Harold Southard, Topeka, and Mrs. Alice Feiden, Alma; and two brothers, Ordo Berges, Atchison, and Glenn Berges, Onaga.
Mrs. Rose Keeney, who on last October 4 was 102 years of age, died March 31 at an Onaga rest home where she had lived the past 10 years.
Born in Switzerland, she came to the United States at the age of one and most of her life was spent in the Neuchatel community north of Onaga and in Onaga.
Two daughters, Mrs. Ida Umphenour of Topeka and Mrs. Blanche Stotts of Marysville, two sons, Earl Keeney of Onaga and Claude Keeney of Marysville, six grandchildren, 12 of the fourth generation and eight of the fifth survive her.
Claude H. Keeney, 88, Marysville, died Friday, March 8, 1996 at Marysville.
Mr. Keeney operated a barber shop in Marysville for 50 years.
He was born December 21, 1907, at Onaga, the son of Jade and Rose Keeney. He was graduated from Onaga High School.
Mr. Keeney was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Marysville.
He was married to Grace Eichelberger on February 17, 1936 at Marysville. She survives.
Services were at 1 a.m. Monday at the Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville. Burial was at the Marysville Cemetery.
Gertrude Grace Keeney, Wamego, died Sunday, April 14, in Valley Vista God Samaritan Center at the age of 100.
She was born April 5, 1896, at Neuchatel, daughter of J. A. Bonjour and Julia Theys Bonjour.
She was a 1914 graduate of Campbell College at Holton and later taught school at Westmoreland and Neuchatel. She was a member of the Onaga Congregational Church.
She was married to Leroy C. Keeney. He died August 28, 1960. She lived most of her married life at Onaga before moving to Wamego in 1979. She became a resident of Valley Vista in 1990.
Survivors include a daughter, Marjorie E. Jenkins, Wamego; a grandson, David L. Ayers, Overbrook, two granddaughters, Judith L. Ayers, Peculiar, Missouri, and Sandra L. McDaniel, Topeka; a step-grandson, Morris E. Jenkins, Cheyenne, Wyoming, and 10 grandchildren.
Services are at 2:00 p.m. today, (Thursday, April 18,) at R. J. Evans Mortuary in Wamego. Burial will be in the Onaga Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center, Wamego, or the American Cancer Association and sent in care of the funeral home.
Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 28, at Tessendorf-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga for Fannie Mae Kitts, 95, formerly of Onaga. She died Wednesday, January 25, 1995, at the Westy Care Home in Westmoreland.
Miss Kitts taught elementary school in Emporia, Newton and Wichita.
She was born April 27, 1899, in Westmoreland, the daughter of Joseph A. and Carrie L. Eustis Kitts. She was graduated from Onaga High School and attended Emporia Teachers College and Berkeley College in Colorado. She earned a master’s degree at Columbia University, New York.
Miss Kitts attended the Congregational Church, Onaga. She was a member of Onaga Chapter No. 71 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority and several educational honorary societies.
Survivors include a sister, Carrie L. Kitts, Seattle, Washington, nieces and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph S. Kitts and Harry E. Kitts.
Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery in Onaga.
William J. Knipp, 86, Westmoreland, died Wednesday, August 3, 1994 at the Westmoreland hospital.
Mr. Knipp worked for the Union Pacific Railroad in the Onaga, Salina and Minneapolis areas for several years and he farmed in Onaga until 1951. He worked for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service for a year in 1952 and he and his wife purchased the Smith Hardware Store in Westmoreland and operated it until they sold it in 1981. Mr. Knipp continued to work at the store until his death.
He was born July 17, 1908, in Onaga, the son of Jacob and Emma Grutter Knipp. He attended Onaga schools and was graduated from Onaga High School in 1928.
Mr. Knipp was a member of the United Methodist Church in Westmoreland and the Westmoreland Service Club.
He was married to Lela Mae Mayer on June 3, 1951, in Westmoreland. She survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Deanna Rogers, Flower Mound, Texas, Bonnie Taylor, Westmoreland, and Sonja Stanley, Bennington; three sisters, Lydia Crawford and Helen Dangerfield, both of Topeka, and Thelma Minsch, Westmoreland; and five grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 6, at the United Methodist Church in Westmoreland. Burial was at Westmoreland City Cemetery.
Otto Klapp Sr., formerly of this city, and father of Otto Klapp, Jr., passed away at the home of his daughter in Larimee(sp), Wyoming, Saturday, at the age of 88 years. Funeral services were held at Fostoria on Monday. Mrs. George Talley, Mrs. Nan Bonjour and Miss Alice Geyer attended the services.
Former Onaga Resident Dies July 28 in Clay Co.—Otto A. Klapp, son of Benjamin Otto and Emma Stauffer Klapp, was born on a farm hear Fostoria, Kansas and died July 28 at the Clay County Hospital, at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 3 days.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, three sisters, a brother, and a step-son David Waldean Horsfall.
On January 10, 1916, he was united in marriage to Myrtle Bureman Horsfall. After their marriage, the Klapps and her young son, David Waldean Horsfall, moved to a farm near Fostoria. In 1920 the family moved to Onaga and Otto began work as a fireman on the Union Pacific Railroad. He retired in 1940.
In 1938 the Klapps moved from Onaga to a farm north of Oak Hill. In 1962 they moved to Clay Center.
The Klapps celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in January of this year.
Survivors include his wife of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Alice Jule Patterson, Clay Center; Mrs. Emma Richardson, Cheyenne, Wyoming; Mrs. Lois May Moore, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Mrs. Marcene Kitchener, Oak Hill; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held at the First Presbyterian church in Oak Hill, Saturday morning, July 30. Music was provided by Kenneth Bureman, soloist.
Reinhard Kneist, a resident of this community for many years, passed away at his country home just west of Onaga on Saturday morning, after a brief illness, at the age of 82 years.
Mr. Kneist was born in Dramp, Holland, on October 15, 1858, and came to this country when quite young. He and his brother have resided together on their farm near Onaga for many years.
He is survived by two brothers, John Kneist, of Dramp, Holland and Dorus Kneist, of Onaga.
Funeral services were held at the Wheaton Catholic Church on Monday morning, conducted by Father Burke. Burial was in the Wheaton Cemetery.
Edward Everett Knight, youngest of six children of Michael Knight and Mentha Lewis Knight, was born at Beatrice, Nebraska, October 30, 1888, and passed away suddenly on Friday morning, December 1, at 2:30 in the morning, having reached the age of 62 years and 1 month.
His father passed away when he was only 4, leaving his mother with the care of the family. Shortly afterwards they moved to Kansas City.
When Everett was 8 years old his mother married J. R. Talbert of St. Clere and with the two youngest children, went to St. Clere to live.
At 18 years of age, Everett went to California. In 1915 his stepfather died and Everett’s mother went to California to make her home with him. He was employed by the Standard Oil Company of California until 1929, with the exception of the time he spent as a mechanic for the U. S. Air Force during World War I.
In 1923 he was united in marriage to Miss Ruby Brown. They lived in California until 1929 when they came to their farm south of Onaga, where they lived until 1945, when, because of Everett’s failing health, they retired to their present home in Onaga.
Besides his widow, he leaves three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Kreitz, Mrs. Harold Frost and Mrs. Rhea Meade, one niece and two nephews, all residing in California; two step-sisters, Mrs. Mattie Summers of Emmett and Mrs. Clara Francis of California; one step-brother, Joe Talbert, of Topeka; as well as other relatives and many friends. His mother and a sister and brother preceded him in death.
Everett always contributed time and energy to community welfare. He was a cheerful and helpful friend and a generous and thoughtful family man.
Funeral services were conducted from the First Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, by Rev. Earl Caryl. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.
Ruby Amanda Knight was born on October 6, 1880, at Onaga, Kansas, and there she passed away on April 18, 1951 at the age of 70 years and 6 months, after a lingering illness. Her parents, Ellen and Frank Brown, were early pioneers here.
She was a member of the first class to graduate from the Onaga High School. She attended the State University at Lawrence, preparing herself to be a school teacher. She taught many years in rural schools of Pottawatomie County and then in town schools, teaching in several high schools. She joined the Baptist Church in her early girlhood. All through her life she kept striving for the betterment of the community. She kept informed by reading current literature and worked in Sunday Schools, 4-H Clubs, Grange, Lyceum and Legion Auxiliary, giving generously of her leadership ability. She coached and participated in community plays which made life more cultural where she lived.
In 1923 she was united in marriage to Everett E. Knight, who passed away last December. They lived in El Segundo, California, until 1929 when they came back to the farm near Onaga, where they lived until they moved to town. She leaves 4 nephews and 5 nieces to mourn her passing.
Funeral services were conducted on Friday afternoon at the First Baptist Church, in charge of Rev. Earl Caryl. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.
Mrs. Emma Knipp, nee Emma Gruetter, was born March 31, 1881 at Seeberg, Switzerland, and departed this life on April 30, 1952 at Westmoreland, Kansas, after an illness of several weeks at the age of 71 years, 1 month.
She was united in marriage to Adolph Buehler, December 4, 1900 and with her husband came to this country on December 22, 1900 and settled on a farm near Vermillion, Kansas. To this union one daughter was born. The husband and father passed away in 1901. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Wheaton, which membership she retained.
On June 21, 1903, she was united in marriage to Jacob Knipp and this family settled on a farm near Onaga. To this union seven children were born. The husband and father preceded him in death in the year of 1942.
She was a kind, loving and ever helpful mother and friend and her many acts of kindness will always be remembered.
There remain to mourn her passing the eight children: Sophia Smith of Westmoreland, Lydia Crawford of Topeka; Warren Knipp, Onaga; William Knipp, Westmoreland; Elna Heaney, Lincoln, Nebraska; Helen Dangerfield, Sacramento, California; Thema Minsch, Westmoreland, and Herbert Knipp of Onaga; four step-children: Louise Martin, Onaga; Richard Knipp, Vermillion; Bertha Meskimen, Onaga; and Oscar Knipp, Vermillion; one sister, Lina Gruetter of New York City; two brothers, Ernest and Otto Gruetter of Bern, Switzerland; eight grandchildren; other relatives and host of friends.
In that last hour, oh grant me
To slumber soft and still
No doubts to vex or haunt me
Safe anchored on Thy Will,
Amen, Thou Christ, My Savior
Wilt grant this unto me
Thy spirit lead me ever
That I fare happily.
Funeral services were held at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Wheaton, on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, the Rev. H. A. Middendorf officiating. Interment was in the Lutheran Church cemetery south of Wheaton.
Jacob Knipp was born November 15, 1861 at Janesville, Wisconsin and departed this life on February 23, 1942, at his home in Onaga, after an illness of several weeks, attaining the age of 80 years, 3 months, and 8 days.
Mr. Knipp came to Kansas with his parents in a covered wagon in the year 1869. The family settled near Onaga in which community he has always resided. He became confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Duluth in 1880, later transferring his membership to the St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Wheaton, which membership he retains.
He was united in marriage to Henriette Reuter, October 16, 1880 at Duluth and to this union four children were born: Mr. Louise Martin, Onaga; Richard Knipp, Vermilion; Mrs. Bertha Meskimens, Onaga; and Oscar Knipp of Vermillion. Henriette Knipp, the wife and mother of this family passed away on November 3, 1900.
On June 21, 1903 Mr. Knipp was united in marriage to Emma Grueter Buehler in St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Wheaton, and to this union seven children were born: Mrs. Lydia Crawford, Topeka; Werner Knipp, Onaga; Mrs. Elna Heaney, Aurora, Nebraska; William Knipp, Onaga; Mrs. Helen Dangerfield, Sacramento, California; Mrs. Thelma Minsch, Onaga; and Herbert Knipp of Eudora. Louis William Henry and John preceded him in death.
Besides the wife and 11 children, there remain to mourn his passing one step-daughter, Mrs. Sophia Smith, Topeka; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Brunner, Onaga; 17 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. O. H. Praeuner were held at St. Luke's Lutheran Church Wednesday afternoon and burial in St. Luke’s cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Fay Knipp, 70, were at 10 a.m. Monday, May 18, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga, with interment in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Wheaton. Mrs. Knipp died May 14 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka where she had been for several weeks.
The daughter of John and Mary Maskil Willis, she was born September 3, 1910 on a farm northeast of Wheaton. She attended the Pleasant Hill rural school.
Mrs. Knipp was a homemaker and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga.
She was married to W. P. “Pat” Knipp on March 30, 1932 at Wheaton, and they made their home on a farm southwest of Onaga. He died October 28, 1976.
Surviving are a son, Kenneth Knipp, Topeka; her father, John Willis, Onaga; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Dougherty, Rossville and Mrs. Dolores O’Connor, Manhattan, and two brothers, Elmo Willis, Norfolk, VA and Bernard Willis, Wheaton.
Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Tessendorf Mortuary Chapel.
Werner Paul “Pat” Knipp, 71, died Thursday at Onaga Community Hospital where he was re-admitted earlier the same day. He had cancer and had been ill for several months.
The son of Jacob and Emma Grutter Knipp, he was born September 2, 1905 at Onaga where he lived all his life. He was a farmer and dairyman and lived many years on a farm southwest of Onaga.
He was married March 30, 1932 to Fay Willis at Wheaton. She survives.
Other survivors include a son, Kenneth W. Knipp, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Lydia Crawford of Leavenworth, Mrs. Thelma Minsch of Westmoreland, and Mrs. Helen Dangerfield of Sacramento, California; two brothers, William Knipp of Westmoreland, and Herbert Knipp of Onaga; a half-sister, Mrs. Sophia Smith of Wamego; and a half-brother, Richard Knipp of Vermillion.
Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga with interment in St. Michael’s Catholic Church Cemetery at Wheaton.
George Henry Knipp, second oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knipp was born January 4 th, 1895. Soon after his birth he received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on January 27 th. After he had been duly instructed in the Word of God he renewed his baptismal vow on April 12, 1908. He entered the holy estate of matrimony with Miss Rose Orsborn on April 27, 1922. This union was blessed with two daughters.
He passed away after a short illness on the 20 th of this month at the age of 39 years, 1 month and 15 days. His death is mourned by his beloved wife, two children, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knipp, his father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Orsborn, of Westmoreland, three brothers, Theodore of Mendham, Canada, Louis, of Venango, Nebraska and Kermit of Onaga; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Fields, Onaga, Mrs. Ella Boone, Kansas City, and Miss Ruth Knipp, Onaga, besides other relatives and friends.
Mr. Knipp devoted his life to farming, except for the time he answered his country’s call as a second class machinist in the U. S. navy during the World War. He was a member of the American Legion Post at Onaga.
The funeral service was held Friday afternoon at St. Paul’s Church, Duluth, Pastor O. H. Hornbostel officiating. Soldiers and sailors, members of the American Legion Post of Onaga, in uniform, took part in the service. The mortal remains were laid to rest in St. Paul’s cemetery west of Duluth.
Funeral services for Mrs. Marie A. Knipp, 85, of Vermillion, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the United Methodist Church at Vermillion with burial in the Vermillion Cemetery. Mrs. Knipp died Saturday in a Marysville hospital where she was admitted January 20.
She was born February 14, 1892, at Vliets and spent her life in the Vliets and Vermillion communities.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Knipp of the home; a son, Byron Knipp, also of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Hadley, Mrs. Lillie Rickart and Mrs. Elda Brisnight all of Hutchinson; three grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
Richard L. Knipp, 90, Vermillion, died Monday at a Topeka hospital.
He was born January 29, 1891, at Onaga, the son of Jacob and Henrietta Reuter Knipp, and lived most of his life in the Onaga and Vermillion communit8es. He was a retired farmer.
He was married to Marie Schlaegel February 21, 1917, in Topeka. She died February 17, 1977. A daughter, Mrs. Wilma Miller, died August 13, 1974.
Survivors include a son, Byron Knipp, Topeka; four sisters, Mrs. Lydia Crawford, Topeka, Mrs. Sophia Smith, Wamego, Mrs. Helen Dangerfield, Sacramento, California; and Mrs. Thelma Minsch, Westmoreland; two brothers, William Knipp, Westmoreland; and Herbert Knipp, Onaga; and three grandchildren.
Services are at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at the United Methodist Church, Vermillion. Interment will be in Vermillion Cemetery.
Mrs. Naheda (Nada) W. Knipp, 81, Onaga, died March 9, 1982, at Community Hospital, Onaga.
She was born on a farm near Onaga April 9, 1900, and spent her life in the Vermillion and Onaga communities. She was the daughter of Ferdinand and Marie Bosse Wegner.
Mrs. Knipp was a member of the St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Wheaton.
She was married to Oscar W. Knipp of Onaga on November 12, 1919, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Wheaton. Mr. Knipp preceded her in death January 31, 1974.
Survivors include one son, Marvin Knipp, Topeka, one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Schafer, Topeka, five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Delta Hodge, Newton, Kansas, and Mrs. Orlene Wahl, Westmoreland and one brother, Rando Wegner, Onaga.
Services will be at 2:00 o’clock Thursday afternoon, March 11, 1982, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Wheaton, or to the Heart Association.
Mrs. Knipp will lie in state at the Tessendorf Mortuary, Onaga, until noon Thursday, and at the St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Wheaton from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Oscar Wilhelm Knipp, son of Jacob and Henrietta Reuter Knipp, was born June 17, 1894 on a farm southwest of Onaga. He departed this life January 31, 1974.
He received his schooling at St. Luke Lutheran School and was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Church.
On November 12, 1919, he was united in marriage to Nada Wegner. To this union was born one daughter, Dorothy and one son, Marvin.
Oscar was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family, home and church.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Nada, his daughter, Dorothy, and husband, John Schafer of Topeka; his son Marvin and wife Patty, also of Topeka. He leaves five grandchildren, John Schafer, Jr. of Hoyt, Georgeann Carbone of Topeka, Richard Schafer of Soldier, Suzette Whitegon of Topeka and Annette Knipp of Topeka; five great-grandchildren, John and Gary Schafer of Hoyt, Liza Foote of Atlanta, and Darin and Anjanette Whitegon of Topeka.
Besides these, Oscar leaves one brother, Richard Knipp; three half-brothers, Pat, Herbert and William Knipp; five half-sisters, Mrs. Sophia Smith, Mrs. Thelma Minsch, Mrs. Lydia Crawford, Mrs. Elna Henny and Mrs. Helen Dangerfield, as well as host of other relatives and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents and two sisters, Mrs. Louise Martin and Mrs. Bertha Meskimen.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. February 3 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Wheaton. Interment was in Onaga Cemetery.
Harry E. Kitts, 76, of 1217 N. W. Van Buren, Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 10, 1985 at his home. He was born December 18, 1908 north of Delia, Kansas, the son of Joseph Samuel and Carrie Eustis Kitts. He was raised at Onaga and lived at Grove, Topeka, and Lawrence before returning to Topeka in 1950.
Mr. Kitts was employed 45 ½ years by the Union Pacific Railroad and was a section foreman at the time of his retirement. He was a member of Golden Rule Lodge #90, AF&AM, Topeka Scottish Rite Consistory and Arab Shrine, all of Topeka.
He was married to Gladys W. Robinson on July 22, 1935 at Independence, Missouri. She survives at home. He was preceded in death by a son, Harry Homer Kitts in 1937 and a daughter, Wanetta Marie Kitts in 1943.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Elmer J. “Bob” Kitts of Topeka; four daughters, Mrs. Lou Starnes of Buffalo, Missouri; Mrs. Doris Jensen and Mrs. Patricia Ann Kibbee, both of Topeka; and Mrs. Twila M. Fallon of Manhattan; two sisters, Miss Fannie May Kitts of Westmoreland and Miss Carrie Louise Kitts of Seattle, Washington; sixteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at ten o’clock Thursday (today), November 14, 1985 at the Parker-Price Mortuary with Rev. Dale C. Thomas officiating. Golden Rule Lodge, #90, AF&AM will conduct Masonic graveside services at the Onaga Cemetery, Onaga.
Services were at 10 o’clock Saturday morning at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church for James L. Keating, 76, of Blaine. Mr. Keating died Wednesday, July 25, in a Topeka hospital after a short illness.
He was born March 31, 1898 at Wheaton.
He was married to Margaret Higgins June 23, 1926 at Blaine.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; seven daughters, Mrs. Mary Lou Finan, Mrs. Margie Fox, Mrs. Nila Graf, Mrs. Hap Scott, and Mrs. Dea Palmer, all of Topeka, Mrs. Kellie Ray of Netawaka and Mrs. Bobbie Jordan of Missouri; two sons, Bud Keating of Wamego and James Keating, Jr.; four sisters, Mrs. Nora Cunningham and Mrs. Nellie Horgan, both of Wheaton, Mrs. Angie Walsh of Kansas City, and Mrs. Martina Fincham of Beatrice, Nebraska; a brother, Willie Keating of Topeka; 33 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Burial was in St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church Cemetery.
Genevieve “Gebe” Keating, 76, Onaga died April 1 at a Topeka hospital.
She was born December 6, 1911 at Blaine, the daughter of Garrett Francis and Frances Eisenbeis Culhan. She lived in the Lillis community most of her life and in Onaga since 1979.
Mrs. Keating was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lillis and later St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga and of the Alter Societies of each church. She also was a member of Frankfort Extension Homemakers Unit.
She was married to John T. Keating February 8, 1933, at Blaine. He survives. A son, Edward L. Keating, preceded her in death.
Other survivors include three sons, Wayne T. Keating, Onaga, Maurice F. Keating, Kansas City, Kansas and Paul E. Keating, Topeka; four sisters, Bernadette Stapleton in California, Veronica “Bob” Hayes, Tecumseh, Nebraska; and Margaret Goddard and Rita Culhan, both of Kansas City, Kansas; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 4 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lillis. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.
Death Comes Unexpectedly At Her Home In Onaga—Mrs. Callie Keeney, wife of Mr. Geo. Keeney, passed away at her home in Onaga, Tuesday afternoon. She had been in ill health for a number of years, but her death came unexpectedly.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon. An obituary will be published next week.
Onaga—Herbert W. Knipp, 69, Onaga, died Thursday, November 21, at an Onaga hospital.
Mr. Knipp was a livestock and grain farmer in the Onaga community. He earlier was coach at Onaga, Fredonia and Eudora High Schools, then was a physical education teacher at Onaga Grade School.
He was born January 5, 1916, at Onaga, a son of Jacob and Emma Gruetter Knipp. He was graduated from Onaga schools and Washburn University in Topeka where he was a member of the football team. He also attended the University of Kansas at Lawrence.
Mr. Knipp was a member of the Congregational Church and charter member of Lions Club, both at Onaga. He had served on the Onaga High School board.
He was married to Dorothy Wegner August 19, 1939, at Onaga. She survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lou Metzger, Overland Park, and Mrs. Kathy Handley, Boonville, Missouri; a son, Larry H. Knipp, Chicago; four sisters, Mrs. Sophia Smith, Wamego, Mrs. Lydia Crawford, Topeka, Mrs. Thelma Minsch, Westmoreland, and Mrs. Helen Dangerfield, Sacramento, California; a brother, William Knipp, Westmoreland; and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Congregational Church in Onaga. Burial will be in Onaga Cemetery. Mr. Knipp will lie in state from 6 p.m. today to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Tessendorf Mortuary in Onaga and an hour before service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Congregational Church in Onaga.
Mary Knipp, nee Hetzler, one of six children, was born on March 17, 1873 in Waldeck, Germany. Her parents were Wilhelm and Maria Hetzler.
She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith and at the age of 14 came with her parents to the United States where they located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
In 1890 she was married to Henry Benjamin Knipp and located on the farm in the Onaga vicinity. To this union were born ten children, six of whom preceded her in death; two infants, Ida Caroline, George Henry, Kermit Karl and Ruth Williams. Her husband passed away in 1935.
After a lingering illness Mrs. Knipp passed away in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Claude Fields, Mesa, Arizona, at the age of 85 years, 2 months and 1 day.
She leaves to mourn her departure four children; Theo. W. Knipp, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada; Mrs. Clara Fields, Mesa, Arizona; Mrs. Ella Boone, Kansas City, Missouri; Mr. Louis Knipp, Big Springs, Nebraska, one brother, Fred Hetzler, Wheaton; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Figge, Onaga and Mrs. Lena Deerling, Loveland, Colorado; seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Knipp was a life-long member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Duluth and a charter member of the Ladies Aid.
Following services in the Tessendorf Chapel and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, conducted by Rev. Middendorf, she was laid to rest in the Duluth Lutheran cemetery.