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Elizabeth White was born February 18, in Cass County, Michigan. She was the fourth child of a family of ten children.
With her mother she went from her native state first to Illinois, then to Iowa and came later to Kansas, arriving in the America City neighborhood in 1858. Here she met Ephriam McKee who also had moved from Ohio to Kansas. Following their marriage January 6, 1861, they spent many years on their farm two and one half miles north of Havensville. Here they toiled and saved, enduring the hardships incident to pioneer life.
To them were born three children: Thomas McKee of Havensville; Mrs. Rosa L. Colwell of Manhattan; and a daughter, Anna, who died in infancy. The grandchildren are Harold McKee of San Francisco, California; Hazel McKee of Havensville; Beatrice McKee of Cleveland, Ohio; Gerald Colwell of Henrietta, Oklahoma; Evelyn Colwell of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Leila Colwell of Elmira, New York; and Garnet Colwell of Manhattan.
Mrs. McKee and her husband left the farm in 1910, coming to Havensville, where they lived happily until the death of her husband March 18, 1923.
For the first three years after the death of her companion she spent a portion of each year with her daughter in Manhattan, but for the last five years she has lived continuously in the home of her son in this city. In this home her comfort and her happiness were given first consideration by every member of the household. To Miss Hazel who has given her such tender care and devotion these years, no sacrifice seemed too great if thereby life was made happier for that one who is now gone from us. The presence in the homes of her children was an inspiration because of her kindness, patience, and interest. Like a true mother she shared their joys and sorrows. It was her custom to sit by the window and wave a greeting to those of her friends who passed that way.
For some time she had felt weary and oftimes expressed a desire to lay aside this life and be at rest. Seemingly her wish that her last illness be of short duration was granted. Retiring as usual Sunday evening her spirit slipped away in the early morning hours of September 14, 1931, and a life of 97 years, 6 months, and 27 days was brought to a close.
Besides the children and grandchildren already named she leaves one brother, George White of Pawnee City, Oklahoma.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. C. Paschal officiating. Burial was in the Havensville Cemetery.
George McGranahan, 84, Emmett, died Friday, June 6, at Community Hospital in Onaga.
Mr. McGranahan was a retired farmer.
He was born September 20, 1901, near Warsaw, Missouri the son of Daniel Theodore and Laura Ann Cartright McGranahan. He lived in Emmett since 1918.
Mr. McGranahan was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Emmett Service Club, both at Emmett.
He was married to Cleo B. Bartlett in 1926 at Westmoreland. She survives. A son, Galen McGranahan, died May 20, 1986.
Other survivors include a son, Donald V. McGranahan, Rossville; a sister Mrs. Betty Waller, Independence, Missouri; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services were at 10 a.m. Monday, June 9, at the Emmett Methodist Church. Burial was in the St. Clere Cemetery.
Mrs. Edna McClain, 96, Onaga, died Monday, June 12 1989, at Community Hospital in Onaga.
She was born May 15, 1893, the daughter of John and Josephine Azier Selbach. She was the seventh of nine children, all of whom preceded her in death.
Mrs. McClain spent most of her life in Onaga and attended rural schools in the area. She was a clerk in several Onaga stores.
She was married to Walter W. McClain in 1920. He died in 1935.
Mrs. McClain was an active member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga.
In 1963, she moved to Lawrence where she made her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Phil Falkenstien, until 1986 when she returned to Onaga. She was a resident of Golden Acres Nursing Home.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Joann Falkenstien, Holiday Island, Arkansas; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Rosary was recited at Tessendorf Mortuary in Onaga at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 13. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga. Burial was in Coal Creek Cemetery north of Onaga.
Mrs. Florence B. McReynolds, 74, Onaga, died at Community Hospital, Onaga, December 18. She was born January 20, 1914 in Marshall County, Kansas, a daughter of Owen R. and Pearl Beach Ipson.
Mrs. Reynolds was an Onaga resident since 1971, having been employed for several years at Golden Acres Nursing Home in Onaga. She had worked at the Infirmary Nursing Home and Kramer Nursing Home at Marysville, and was a former employee of the Pacific Hotel in Marysville. During World War II, she worked in Kansas City, Missouri for the North American Aviation Company and the Remington Arms Company.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Onaga, where she served as a deaconess.
She was married to John McReynolds in November of 1941. He died December 14, 1957.
She is survived by three sons, William and Owen, both of Onaga, and John McReynolds, Manhattan; two grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Velda Nelson, address unknown.
Funeral services were December 21 at the First Baptist Church in Onaga. Burial was in Fairmont Cemetery at Blue Rapids.
Memorials may be made to the Golden Acres Activity Fund, and left with the mortuary. Tessendorf Mortuary of Onaga was in charge of services.
Dallas McKee, 70, Wetmore, died Monday, August 29, 1988, at a Topeka hospital.
Mr. McKee worked at First Bank of Wetmore 18 years before he retired in 1987. He previously operated the McKee IGA Grocery Store in Wetmore nearly 20 years.
He served in the Army from 1941 to 1948 including World War II, and received the Bronze Star Award with Oak Leaf Cluster while serving in Europe.
He was born July 7, 1918, at Havensville, the son of Willard S. and Cressie Slater McKee. He was graduated from Blue Rapids High School in 1936, and spent most of his life in the Wetmore community.
Mr. McKee was a member of Holton Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1367 at Holton and Levick-Barrett Post No. 282 of the American Legion at Wetmore.
He was married to Doris Channel July 15, 1946, at Holton. She survives.
Other survivors include a daughter, Linda Fund, Hoyt; a son, Larry McKee, Topeka; two brothers, Basil McKee, Blue Rapids, and Curtis McKee, Topeka; and tow grandchildren.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church at Wetmore. Burial was in Havensville Cemetery.
Hazel McKee, 91, Havensville, died January 25, at a St. Marys nursing home.
Miss McKee was assistant cashier at Havensville State Bank many years.
She was born September 12, 1893 at Havensville, daughter of Thomas and Onie Collins McKee, and spent most of her life at Havensville. She attended Havensville public schools and studied piano at Emporia.
Miss McKee was a member of First United Methodist Church at Havensville.
Services were January 29 at the United Methodist Church, Havensville. Burial was in Havensville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Havensville, P.O. Box 91, Soldier, 66540. Mercer Funeral Home of Holton was in charge of arrangements.
Kyle Warren McDowell, 73, Onaga, died Monday, June 2, in a Topeka hospital.
He was born May 3, 1913, north of Topeka, the son of Fredrick and Eva Butler McDowell. He worked at Alexander Brothers Bakery in Topeka many years, and later worked at Daylor Chevrolet in Onaga. He owned and operated Cedar Ridge Kennels at Onaga and was a member of the Northeast Kansas Field Trials Club.
He was married to Erva Marie Tubbs, September 25, 1934. After her death, he was married to Grace Elroy Zehner Mayhew February 14, 1978, in Onaga. She survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Larry K. McDowell, Onaga, Gary L. McDowell, Guthrie, Oklahoma and Michael D. McDowell, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; three step-daughters, Merrie Pinick and Grace Flowers, both of Havensville, and Pamela A. Konkowski, Emmett; four step-sons, Roy J. Mayhew, Lake Havasu City, Arizona; Leonard M. Mayhew, Liberty, Missouri, Phillip G. Mayhew, Lenexa, and Wade I. Mayhew, Onaga; a sister, Zetta Forsfall, Fontana, California, a brother, Clarence McDowell, Manhattan; 13 grandchildren, 19 step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services were at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Tessendorf Funeral Home, Onaga. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery.
Onaga – Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Congregational Church here for Earl E. McCrumb, 77, Onaga, who died Thursday night in a farm home near Havensville. He had gone to the farm home for help after his car slid into a ditch. He apparently had a heart attack.
He was born January 27, 1896, at Oklahoma City, and lived in Topeka many years before he moved to the Onaga community.
He served with the 96 th Company of the Sixth Regiment of the U. S. Marine Corps during World War I. He worked in the Topeka Post Office 27 years before he retired in 1952. He later was a farmer.
He was a member of the Onaga Congregational Church, Onaga Lodge No 188, A.F.&A.M., and Onaga Chapter No. 71, Order of Eastern Star.
He was married to Mildred O’Meara December 26, 1936, at Lawrence. She survives.
Other survivors include two sisters, Amy McCrumb, 4002 Munson, Topeka, and Mrs. Edna Griffith, Mesa, Arizona and a brother, Glen F. McCrumb, 108 Kendall, Topeka.
Burial will be in Onaga Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Onaga Congregational Church Memorial Fund. Tessendorf Mortuary, Onaga, is in charge of arrangements.
Donald L. McGuire, 63, Wamego, died Saturday, July 28, at Wamego after a short illness.
Mr. McGuire was a financial planner at Wamego since 1958. He formerly taught music at Mankato, Glasco and Wamego schools. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served with the 21 st Aviation Engineers. He also organized the division sow band.
He was born September 5, 1920 at Onaga, the son of Roy and Minnie Franklin McGuire, and was graduated from Emporia State University.
Mr. McGuire was a member of the United Methodist Church of Wamego and directed the church choir for 27 years. He also was a member and past master of Wamego Lodge No. 75, AF&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies, and Iris Shrine at Salina. He was a member of the Manhattan Shrine Club, Kaw Valley Shrine Club, Tin Lizzie Patrol of the Shrine, Wamego Chapter No. 76 of the Order of Eastern Star, and Harold Johnson Post No. *172 of the American Legion at Wamego. He also was a member and past president of the Wamego Lions Club.
He was married to Esther Way December 26, 1947, at Talmo. She survives.
Onaga – Helen M. McNally, 94, Onaga, died Saturday, January 9, 1999, at a nursing center here.
She was born May 10, 1904 in the Good Intent community in Atchison County, to Charles and Mary H. Langan McMahon. She moved with her parents to the Goff community where she attended school. She was graduated from Bancroft High School in 1920. She taught in rural schools in Nemaha County for a few years.
She moved in 1945 to Havensville where she was postmaster until 1973. She moved to Onaga in 1986.
She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga, the Altar Society at the church, and the National Association of Postmasters.
She was married to William J. McNally on April 25, 1928, in Seneca. He died July 28, 1974. Two sons died in infancy. Another son, William James McNally Jr. died in November 1993.
Survivors include sons, Donald T. McNally and Roger C. McNally, both in Havensville, and Terrence McNally, Redlands, California; daughters, Mary Patricia Chadwick, Vermillion, Kathleen Werner, Topeka, and Colleen Moran, Salina; a brother, Raymond “Stuffy” McMahon, Lincoln, Nebraska; 23 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in the Coal Creek community north of Onaga.
Mrs. McNally will lie in state at Tessendorf-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga where relatives and friends will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Dorman Nelson McGuire, 85, of Onaga, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 1997, at the Golden Acres Nursing Home in Onaga.
Mr. McGuire was born April 17, 1912 in a farm house outside of Onaga to Asa and Flora Nelson McGuire. On February 10, 1945 he was married to Alta Mumaw. He was a farmer in the Onaga area until age 70 when he retired and moved to the city of Onaga.
He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Onaga. There he served as Sunday School Superintendent, a member of the deacons, the trustees, and head of ushers. He was on the Farm Bureau County Board for six years, twenty years each on the Appeals Board, the Pottawatomie County Fair Board, and the County Executive Board. He was a member of the County Council on Aging, and a charter member of the Silver-Haired Legislature where he was a member for four years. He was a charter member of the Onaga Senior Citizens’ Club and active in that organization. He was building inspector in Onaga for several years. Alta and Dorman were members of the Topeka Garden Club.
Survivors include his wife and best friend Alta McGuire, two daughters, Marcia Dodson, Overland Park, and Linda Bruner, Olathe, a brother, Marvin McGuire of Onaga, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 1997, at the First Congregational Church, UCC in Onaga with burial in the Onaga Cemetery.
Mrs. Mary McClellan passed away Tuesday night at her home in Onaga. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:30 at the Baptist Church with burial in the Havensville Cemetery.
Galen D. McGranahan, 56, Emmett, died late Tuesday, May 20, at a Topeka hospital.
Mr. McGranahan was a production balanceman at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. plant in Topeka.
He was a member of Kansas Army National Guard when the Guard was activated at the beginning of the Korean Conflict and served from 1950 to 1952 in Korea.
He was born October 10, 1929 at Wamego, the son of George and Cleo Bartlett McGranahan. He spent most of his life in Emmett.
He was married to Regina DeVader February 13, 1954, at Emmett. She survives.
Other survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Laura Mumaw, Manhattan, Mrs. Theresa Bahr, Lecompton, Mary McGranahan, Easton, and Rebecca McGranahan, Lawrence; three sons, John McGranahan, St. Marys, and Patrick McGranahan and Daniel McGranahan, both at home; his parents, George and Cleo McGranahan, Emmett; a brother, Don McGranahan, Rossville; and seven grandchildren.
Services were at 10 a.m. Friday, May 23, at Verschelden Funeral home in St. Marys. Burial was in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery at Emmett.
Funeral Mass for Leo H. McCormick, Sr., 86, of Blaine, was at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Columbkill's Catholic Church at Blaine. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery at Blaine.
Mr. McCormick died Thursday, February 4, at Dechairo Hospital in Westmoreland after an extended illness.
The son of Hugh C. and Mary E. Ryan McCormick, he was born July 4, 1895 at Blaine and lived in the Blaine community all of his life. He was graduated from St. Marys College in St. Marys in 1914.
Mr. McCormick was a rural mail carrier for 40 years before his retirement in 1965.
He was a member of St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church and a charter member of Butler Council Knights of Columbus, both at Blaine and a Fourth Degree Knight at Manhattan. He also was a 60-year member of Frankfort Post 181 of the American Legion; a member of Modern Woodmen of America more than 50 years; Veterans of World War I, and the Retired Mail Carrier’s Association.
He was married to Margaret Minihan, June 1, 1927, at Blaine.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Mary c. Farrell, Frankfort, Mrs. Margaret Fudge, San Diego, California and Mrs. Patricia Olson, Olsburg; three sons, Leo H. McCormick, Jr., South Bend, Indiana, Thomas McCormick, Topeka, and James McCormick, Blaine; two sisters, Catherine McCormick, Seneca, and Mrs. Geraldine Moran, Blaine; 26 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Earnest McDonald, son of Hugh and Mary McDonald, was born March 13, 1878, near Olsburg, Kansas and passed away in his Onaga home at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 15 days. He had been in failing health slightly more than a year, although his last illness was of short duration.
Having lost his mother when he was only seven, he learned early in life to be independent and self-supporting. He came to the Havensville community at the age of seventeen, and it was here that he met Dora Paulsen, whom he married November 3, 1897. Three children came to bless this union – a son, Lewis of Havensville, two daughters, Mrs. Elsa Hurst of Topeka and Mrs. Stella Loughmiller of Onaga.
For many years Mr. McDonald farmed successfully in Oklahoma and several localities in Pottawatomie and Jackson Counties in Kansas. He was engaged in the produce business in Havensville for several years returning to farming in 1936. His wife Dora passed away March 30, 1939.
He was married to Mrs. Hattie Paulsen March 31, 1942. After continuing to farm for a period of five years they moved to their present home in Onaga where they have lived a happy neighborly life among friends engaging in church and community interests.
He was a member of the Fairview Grange. He maintained his membership in the Christian Church in Havensville although he has been a faithful worker in the Congregational Church in Onaga during his residence there. The golden thread of the Christ spirit ever wove a pattern throughout the accomplishments of his daily living.
Besides his three children he is survived by his wife, Hattie; two step-daughters, Mrs. Nina Douglass, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Mrs. Gladys Faust, San Francisco, California, one step-son, Dr. Cecil Paulsen, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, one step grandson and two great grandchildren. Also three brothers, Oscar of Tekamah, Nebraska; Harry of Decatur, Nebraska, Russell of Cotter, Arkansas, four half sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Churchill, Sacramento, California, Mrs. Margaret Keller, Fremont, Nebraska, Mrs. Belle Mason, Tekamah, Nebraska and Mrs. race Haworth, Sacramento, California.
Ernest and sincere as his name would indicate, “Grandad” or “Mac” as he was affectionately called by his family and friends, was ever ready to lend a helping hand or listen with an understanding ear to those who cared to bring their problems, sorrows, or joys to him. Besides making a home for his family, he also opened his home and was as a father to his grandsons Lewis and LaVere Brenner whenever needed from their early childhood. Mr. McDonald was deeply loved and appreciated and will be missed so very much by his wife, the entire family, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at Havensville Christian Church Friday afternoon, November 4, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Millard Marshall in charge. Interment will be in Buck's Grove cemetery.
Joseph William McCloughan, son of George and Matilda McCloughan, was born February 17 1871 near Nebraska City, Nebraska, one of ten children, seven of whom preceded him in death. He passed away on October 9, 1952 at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 22 days.
When a young man he came to Kansas with his boyhood friend, Jim Cargill in a covered wagon and settled near Havensville where he farmed for many years. He united with the Christian Church of Havensville early in life, and transferred his membership to the Onaga First Baptist Church when he made his home here.
He was united in marriage to Sarah L. Pitcher in 1896. This couple was blessed with 7 children, two girls and a boy dying in infancy.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of the home and four daughters: Mrs. Anna Force, Mrs. Edna Kocher, Mrs. Stella Teske, all of Onaga and Mrs. Alma Mills of Holton; One sister, Mrs. Lucy Petterson of Walthill, Nebraska; one brother, Frank McCloughan of Millboro, South Dakota; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.
He was bedfast for many months. He was kind and patient in his suffering, never complaining. He worked with God on land and sea while he was here on earth, and now he has left his home to be with God in Heaven.
Funeral services were held at the Tessendorf Chapel on Saturday afternoon, October 11, at 2:00 p.m. in charge of Rev. Earl Caryl of Fostoria. Burial was in the Havensville Cemetery.
Out-of-town relatives and friends here for the funeral were: Frank McCloughan, of Millboro, South Dakota; Mrs. Lucy Petterson, Walthill, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mills, Holton, Melvin Mills, New York City; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Blanchard, Satanta, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rice, Jr., Winfield; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Emme, Millboro, South Dakota, Mr. and Mrs. Jense Jensen, Pierce City, Missouri; Clarence McCloughan, Loveland, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. George Cargill, St. Paul, Nebraska; Mrs. Wanetta Allensworth and daughter and Mr. Bill Von of Topeka; Mrs. Angie Blanchard, Wichita; Mrs. Ruth Pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Randel, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kolterman; Everett Heath and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Rothers, Havensville.
Sarah L. Pitcher, oldest daughter of John and Mary Pitcher, was born on October 21, 1879 at Havensville, Kansas. She fell asleep July 30, 1957 at her home in Onaga, Kansas, reaching the age of 77 years and eleven months.
She confessed her faith and united with the Christian Church of Havensville early in life, transferring her membership to the First Baptist Church in Onaga when she made her home there.
She was united in marriage to J. W. McCloughan in 1896. Mr. McCloughan preceded her in death October 9, 1952.
Their home was blessed with seven children. Two girls and a boy died in infancy. She leaves to mourn her passing four daughters: Mrs. Anna Force, Mrs. Edna Kocher, Mrs. Stella Teske, all of Onaga and Mrs. Alma Mills of Holton; one brother, Frank Pitcher of Palo Alto, California; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Bertha Pitcher, Mrs. Lucy Peterson and Mrs. Lillie McCloughan, and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was loved by all who knew her and returned her love to them.
She loved little children very much and was known to them as “Grandma”. She was made very happy in being able to do for other.
She always hoped and prayed that she would never be a care for anyone. She had said many times, “When the time comes for me to meet my maker, I hope and pray I can just fall asleep.” Her prayer was granted.
Funeral services were held Thursday, August 1, at 3 p.m. at the Tessendorf Chapel with Rev. Jerome Downing officiating. Burial was in the Havensville Cemetery.
Mrs. Iris McBurney, 73, Wheaton, died Wednesday, August 3, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. She had a heart ailment.
Mrs. McBurney worked for the State of Kansas in Kansas City, Kansas many years. She retired and moved to Wheaton nine years ago.
She was born August 4, 1914 at Manhattan, the daughter of Harry and Ethel Weaver Ryan.
Mrs. McBurney was a member of the Congregational Church in Wheaton.
A son, Larry McBurney, died in November 1975.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Jackie Coffey and Mrs. Joy Force, both of Wheaton; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services were held at 10:-- a.m. Saturday in the Congregational Church at Wheaton. Burial was in Wheaton Congregational Cemetery.
Larry K. McDowell, 53, Onaga, died Friday, February 1, 1991, at Stormont-Vail hospital in Topeka. He had undergone heart surgery the previous Monday.
Mr. McDowell worked 32 years for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Topeka. He was an Army veteran.
He was born April 25, 1937, at Topeka, the son of Kyle W. and Erva Tubbs McDowell. The family moved in 1947 to Onaga, where he attended Onaga schools. He was graduated from Onaga High School in 1956 and attended a junior college in St. Joseph, Mo.
Mr. McDowell was a member of the Congregational Church in Onaga, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie in Holton, Local No. 307 of the United Rubber Workers of America Union in Topeka, National Rifle Association and Bass Anglers Sportsmen’s Society.
He was married to Carolyn A. Brees on April 23, 1960, at Emmett. She died July 6, 1988. He was married to Marna Kaff on August 18, 1989 in Wells Creek Church near Belvue. She survives.
Other Survivors include two daughters, Kimberly Krohn, Wheaton, and Colleen Whitmore, Belle Plain; a son, Terry McDowell, Cameron, Mo; a step-daughter, Kristina Ann Kaff, at home; a step-son, David James Kaff, at home; two brothers, Gary McDowell, Guthrie, Oklahoma, and Michael McDowell, Onaga; and six grandchildren.
Services were at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, February 3, in the Congregational Church in Onaga. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery.
Sylvia Ann Phillips was born at Leland, Illinois, January 10, 1848, where she spent her early childhood, and departed this life at Havensville, Kansas on October 26, 1928 aged 80 years, 9 months and 16 days.
She was married to James McDevitt, September 1, 1870. To this union nine children were born, four of whom together with the husband who died February 11, 1913, have preceded her to that Great Beyond.
On February 14, 1879 the deceased together with the husband and four small children, settled on a farm in this immediate vicinity, where for many years she lived the life of the pioneer mother, enduring all the hardships and privations of the early settlers. During her lingering illness she was cheerful, though reserved, patiently awaiting the Master’s cal. She passed away firm in the faith that “My Redeemer liveth.”
She leaves to mourn her departure two sons, and three daughters, all of whom were at her bedside during her two weeks illness. They are: George McDevitt, Havensville, Kansas; Mrs. Etta Burdette, Havensville, Kansas; Mrs. Jennie Kelly, Onaga, Kansas; James McDevitt, Havensville, Kansas, and Mrs. Pearl Watkins, Bancroft, Kansas; also eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren all of whom reside in the near vicinity. One sister, Mrs. Sarah Dooling, living at Earlville, Illinois, still survives, and a host of warm friends to mourn her departure. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church at Havensville, on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Channel with Rev. Parker assisting. Interment in the Onaga Cemetery.
Mrs. Wilma Ross McFerron, 44, of Junction City passed away Monday following a short illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Junction City.
Mrs. McFerron was a former resident of Onaga and attended grade and high schools here. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ross, and a sister of Mrs. Orlo Berges.
Asa Ernest McGuire passed away May 4, 1961 at his home. He was born November 14, 1873, at Ottawa, Kansas. In 1879 he moved with his parents to a farm in the Vienna neighborhood near Onaga. He spent most of his life on the farm. He liked to be around livestock and the growing crops.
He was married to Flora Nelson November 7, 1906 in Pasadena, California. After living in California for three years he purchased the farm in Vienna where his son Dorman now lives. To them were born three sons, Harold, Dorman, and Marvin.
He was a deacon in the Congregational Church for many years. When he felt that due to advancing years he could no longer serve, he was elected Deacon Emeritus.
He was a school board member for a number of years and also held other township offices. He was always ready to help those around him who were in need, and always took an interest in little boys and girls. He belonged to the Congregational Church since boyhood and could always be depended on to do his part in church or building up the community around him.
He retired from the farm in the spring of 1946 and moved to Onaga.
He is survived by his wife, Flora; three sons, Harold, Dorman and Marvin all of Onaga; one sister, Mrs. Mary Jenkins of Los Angeles and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held May 6 at the Congregational Church with the Rev. Millard Marshall officiating. Interment was in Onaga Cemetery.
Mrs. Marvin (Maxine) McGuire, 59, Onaga, died July 28 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka where she was a patient for a short time.
She was born January 8, 1916 near Green, Kansas. She was the oldest daughter of Ludwig and Ida Lund.
She graduated from Kansas State University and had been a successful teacher, starting her teaching career in the Green Rural High School and continuing to teach form many years in Pottawatomie and Nemaha Counties. She was currently teaching second grade in the Corning Grade School. She was an active member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society for teachers.
She was married June 7, 1942 to Marvin McGuire in San Diego where they resided for four years. Since then they have resided on a farm near Onaga. She was a member of the Onaga Congregational Church; a member of the choir; a Sunday School class teacher; and was presently serving as Church Clerk.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; her mother, Mrs. Ida Lund of Leonardville; a sister, Mrs. Lorene Visser of Riley; and three brothers, Maurice Lund of East Greenwich, R. I. Leland Lund of Clay Center and Elmo Lund of Oberlin.
Preceding her in death were a son, Curtis; her father; and a brother, Waldon Lund.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Congregational Church in Onaga. Interment was in the Onaga Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Congregational Church of Onaga.
Rites were Wednesday for Roy McGuire, 78 – Funeral services for Mr. Roy McGuire, 78, of Holton, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 11, at the First United Methodist Church at Holton. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery. Mr. McGuire, a former Onaga, died Sunday in a Wamego hospital where he was admitted September 26, after having been a previous patient at Community hospital here. He had a heart attack.
He was born December 10, 1893 at Onaga and lived at Holton the past 45 years. He was employed by the City of Holton for many years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Golden Age Club, both at Holton. He was an honorary member of the Holton Fire Department.
He was preceded in death in 1963 by his wife, the former Minnie Franklin.
Survivors include a son, Donald McGuire of Wamego; a brother, Marion McGuire of Buhl, Idaho, and a niece and nephew, Mrs. Leo Ladner and Chester Wienstroer, both of Onaga.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning for Mrs. Roy McGuire, 70, of Holton, who passed away Wednesday of last week at Community Hospital here. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery.
Mrs. McGuire was the aunt of Mrs. Leo Ladner and Chester Wienstroer of Onaga and L. G. Wienstroer of Manhattan. She had been in ill health for about a year but had entered the hospital only a few days before her death.
She was born May 18, 1893 in Bradford, VA., and was a member of the Holton Methodist Church.
Immediate survivors include her husband, Roy, of the home; a son, Donald, Wamego; and two sisters, Mrs. Maude Carpenter, Redlands, California and Mrs. Grace Walenciak, Eugene, Oregon.
Cressie Slater McKee was born May 20, 1880, and passed away at her home in Blue Rapids, Kansas, August 1, 1940 at the age of 60 years, 2 months, and 11 days.
She was the fourth daughter of a family of seven girls, born to Mr. and Mrs. James W. Slater. Her father, mother and two infant sisters preceded her in death.
She was united in marriage to Willard S. McKee on April 22, 1902. To this union was born four children.
She was a loving mother and wife and dedicated her life to fulfill this aim. She was a friend of everyone and regarded everybody as being her friend and her departure is going to leave a place that cannot be filled.
She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, Willard McKee, one daughter, Irene Andre. Three sons, Curtis, Basil and Dallas and three grandsons, also four sisters, Mrs. Lois Randall, Mrs. Lettie Randall, Mrs. Lulu Fields and Mrs. Amy Maze, besides hosts of other relatives and friends.
The funeral was conducted by Dr. Thos. C. Hinkle at the Tessendorf Funeral Chapel, on Saturday afternoon. Burial was at Havensville.
Funeral services for Mrs. Stella McKinsey, 95, were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Buck’s Grove United Methodist Church sough of Havensville, with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. McKinsey died Thursday, February 18 at a St. Marys nursing home.
She was born February 18, 1887 south of Soldier, the daughter of William H. and Emily Huffman Peasley. She spent her life in the Buck’s grove and Soldier communities before moving to Onaga a number of years ago.
Mrs. McKinsey was a member of Buck's Grove United Methodist Church; the Ladies Aid of the Congregational Church and Ladies Auxiliary of Post No. 85 of the American Legion, both at Onaga, and English Ridge Grange.
She was married to Otto R. McKinsey of Soldier on January 26, 1921 at St. Joseph, Mo. He died April 20, 1971.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Starr, Soldier, ad Mrs. Bessie Swain, Topeka; a son, Vern McKinsey, Onaga; two sisters, Martha Peasley of rural Soldier, and Mrs. Bessie Lusby, Kansas City, Mo; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Onaga – William J. McNally, 72, Havensville, died Sunday at a hospital here.
He was born August 18, 1901, at Coal Creek, near Corning. He spent most of his life in the Coal Creek and Havensville communities.
He had been a farmer until 1945 and later worked for the Union Pacific Railroad until 1965.
He was a member of St. Vincent’s de Paul Catholic Church at Onaga.
He was married April 25, 1928, to Helen McMahon at Seneca. She survives.
Other survivors include four sons, James McNally, 245 E. 29 th Street, Topeka; Dan McNally, Havensville; Terry McNally, 3740 Park South Court, Topeka; and Roger McNally, Havensville; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Pat Chadwick, Vermillion; Mrs. Kathleen Werner, 2912 Sunset Road, Topeka; and Mrs. Collene Moran, Salina, two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Krogman, 605 W. 24 th street, Topeka and Miss Marie McNally, 1000 Kansas, Topeka; a brother, Pat McNally, St. Joseph, Mo.; and 21 grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery at Coal Creek.
Parish rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday at the Tessendorf Mortuary at Onaga.
George Ward McVicar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. McVicar, who died of pneumonia at the naval training station at San Francisco on April 4th. He was the first one of the Onaga boys to give his life in the present conflict.
J. W. Dunn received a telegram last Sunday evening announcing the sudden passing of Mrs. Hattie Booth McVicar that morning, at Los Angeles, California. Funeral arrangements will not be made until after the arrival of her niece from Vermont next Saturday.
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Hattie L. McVicar was born in Brandon, Vermont, February 3, 1864 the youngest of two daughters and two sons born to Lydia H. and William H. Hunt, natives of Brandon, Vermont. In 1868 the family came to Montpeller, Vermont and were highly respected citizens of that city for many years. Mrs. McVicar received her education in the schools of that city.
When a young woman she decided to join her sister, Lizzie A. Hunt, who for a number of years was a newspaper writer in Gardner and Kakakee(?), Illinois. In 1893 she came from Gardner, Illinois to Onaga, Kansas as the bride of George W. Booth, president of the Onaga State Bank for several years. She was always active in social and church affairs in Onaga, and was an honored member of Onaga Chapter O.E.S. up until her decease and had filled with credit the office of Worthy Matron. For several years following the death of Mr. Booth, she continued to make her home in Onaga.
In October of 1924 Mrs. Booth was married to George A. McVicar at Topeka, Kansas and in 1925 Mr. and Mrs. McVicar went to Los Angeles to reside. Mr. McVicar passed away October 3, 1927. Mrs. McVicar still continued her **** the civic, fraternal and ***********.
Onaga – Otto R. McKinsey, 84, Onaga, died here Tuesday in a hospital where he was admitted two weeks earlier following a cerebral hemorrhage.
He was born June 5, 1886, near Buck’s Grove east of Havensville and spent most of his life in the Buck's Grove and Havensville communities. He moved to Onaga several years ago. He was an Army veteran of World War I. He was a retired farmer.
He was a member of Post No. 85 of the American Legion and Post No. 7772 of Veterans of Foreign Wars, both at Onaga, Pottawatomie County Barracks of World War I Veterans at Wamego and Lone Mound Grange.
He was married to Stella Peasley Jan 26, 1912. She survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Starr, Soldier, and Mrs. Bessie Swaim, Holton; a son, Vernon McKinsey, Onaga; a brother, A. A. McKinsey, Holton; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Buck's Grove United Methodist Church east of Havensville. Burial will be in Buck's Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assn.
Louise L. McGuire, 88, Onaga, died Thursday, June 23, 1994, at Golden Acres Nursing Home, Onaga.
Mrs. McGuire and her husband farmed and raised cattle in the Vienna community south of Onaga.
She was born June 13, 1906, in Onaga, the daughter of Albert and Minnie Mitze Kocher.
She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Duluth.
She was married to Harold McGuire on September 8, 1943, in rural Wheaton. He died February 4, 1985.
Survivors include a daughter, Nadene McGuire, Kansas City, Mo.; and three brothers, Herman Kocher, Onaga, Bernard Kocher, Garden City, and Arnold Kocher, Hiawatha.
Services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 27, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Duluth. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery.
Margaret Ellen McCormick, 90, Blaine, died Tuesday, December 13, 1994, at a Westmoreland nursing home.
She was born January 20, 1904, in Blaine, the daughter of Michael and Catherine Green Minihan. She was a lifelong resident of Blaine and was graduated from Blaine Rural High School in 1924.
Mrs. McCormick was a member of St. Columbkill's Catholic Church and the Shamrock Extension Homemakers Unit, both in Blaine. She also was a member of the Pottawatomie County Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary and the Leo McMinimy Post No. 181 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Frankfort. She was married to Leo H. McCormick on June 1, 1927, in Blaine. He died February 4, 1982.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Farrell, Frankfort, Margaret Fudge, San Diego, California; and Patricia Olson, Olsburg; three sons, Leo H. McCormick, South Bend, Indiana, Thomas McCormick, Topeka, and James McCormick, Blaine; 26 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 Friday, December 16, at St. Columbkill's Catholic Church in Blaine. Burial was in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Blaine.
William James McNally Jr., 64, Topeka, died Tuesday, November 30, 1993, at a Topeka hospital.
Mr. McNally enlisted in the Army in 1948 and served 22 years until he retired in 1970. He was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam War and had served several duty tours in West Germany.
He was born March 31, 1929, on a farm southwest of Corning, a son of William and Helen McMahon McNally. He grew up in the Corning/Havensville area and was graduated in 1947 from Havensville Rural High School. He lived in Topeka since 1970. Mr. McNally was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga.
Survivors include his mother, Helen McNally, Onaga; three sisters, Mary Pat Chadwick, Vermillion, Kathleen Werner, Topeka, and Colleen Moran, Salina; and three brothers, Don McNally and Roger McNally, both of Havensville, and Terry McNally, San Diego.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Coal Creek Cemetery north of Onaga. Mr. McNally will lie in state from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tessendorf Mortuary in Onaga and from 9 a.m. until service time Friday at the church. A rosary and prayer service will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick’s/Coal Creek Cemetery in care of the church or mortuary.
Cleo B. McGranahan, 90, Emmett, died Sunday October 20, 1996, at a nursing home in Rossville.
She was born May 31, 1906, near Havensville, the daughter of John J. and Katherine Kidwell Bartlett. She spent her early life in the Havensville and Onaga communities and attended Onaga High School. She was a dealer for Tupperware products many years and was a Topeka Capital-Journal carrier in the Emmett community many years. She operated Cross Creek Antiques at her home several years.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Emmett Service Club and a charter member of the Jolly Workers Club, all in Emmett.
She was married to George G. McGranahan, January 5, 1926, in Westmoreland. He died June 6, 1986. A son, Galen McGranahan, died May 20, 1986.
Survivors include a son, Donald V. McGranahan, Rossville; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
Services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Emmett. Burial was in St. Clere Cemetery near Emmett.
Charles L. McGenney, 86, Emmett, died Monday, June 10, 1996, at the St. Marys Manor Nursing Home in St. Marys.
The son of John and Philomena Crowley McGeeney, he was born October 22, 1909, at Lillis and grew up in the Lillis Community.
Mr. McGeeney had lived in the Emmett community for many years and worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a trackman for 33 years, retiring in 1974. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Emmett. He had served on the city council at Emmett for many years and was a volunteer fireman. He was a member of the Emmett Service Club.
He was married to Loyola Stapleton at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lillis. She survives.
Other survivors include a brother, Harold McGeeney, Kansas City, Kansas; two sisters, Mary Hayes and Frances Surdez, both of Kansas City, Kansas; two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren.
A daughter, Marilyn Quaney, preceded him in death on July 27, 1977.
There will be a rosary at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. today, Thursday, June 13, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Emmett. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at Lillis.
Mrs. Carolyn A. McDowell, 47, died Wednesday, July 6, 1988 at the Onaga hospital. She had cancer.
Mrs. McDowell was a former aide at Golden Acres Nursing Home.
She was born November 3, 1940, northwest of Emmett, the daughter of Bill and Julia Bahner Brees. She attended Halligan and Emmett grade schools and was graduated in 1958 from Emmett High School.
Mrs. McDowell was a member of the Congregational Church, the church choir, Onaga Extension Homemakers Unit and was an active Girl Scout leader.
She was married to Larry McDowell April 23, 1960, at Emmett. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Kimberly Krohn, Wheaton, and Colleen Whitmore, Belle Plaine; a son, Terry McDowell at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brees, Emmett; two brothers, Donald Brees and William Lee Brees, both of Emmett; and four grandchildren.
Services were Saturday in the Congregational Church. Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Carolyn McDowell Memorial Fund to be designated at a later time by relatives and sent in care of Tessendorf Mortuary.
Born – July 28, 1873
Passed Away – November 17, 1957
Services Held From The – Church of Christ, Sweetwater, Oklahoma, Tuesday, November 19, 1957 at 2:00 p.m.
Mrs. Minnie E. McBride, 92, a former Onaga resident, passed away September 12 in a nursing home in Concordia, Kansas. She was born at Onaga, September 4, 1874, the daughter of Marcus and Sarah Atwater.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L. A. McBride, to whom she was married October 11, 1893 in Onaga. Mr. McBride passed away in 1946.
She was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Onaga.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. A. L. McBride, Des Moines, Iowa, and Dr. L. L. McBride, Shelbyville, Kentucky; four daughters, Mrs. Lucille Koon, Manhattan, Mrs. Ella Kreth, Little Rock, Arkansas, Mrs. Rheva McMahon, Marysville, and Mrs. Nita Landrum, Hayes; 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Onaga, Thursday, September 15, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at Onaga Cemetery.
Hattie Irene Thomas was born January 12, 1889 in Wray, Colorado and passed away January 11, 1964 in Santa Fe, N.M. on the eve of her 75 th birthday. She moved wither parents to the Onaga community in early childhood, and then to Warren, Ohio. After graduation from high school there in 1906, she returned to the Onaga area where she was to spend the remainder of her life. She taught several years in the local rural schools, and was a member of the Pottawatomie County Pioneer Teachers Association.
Hattie was baptized into the Christian faith in Ohio, but transferred her membership to the Congregational Church in Onaga, where she was a lifelong active member.
On March 7, 1909 she was united in marriage with Henry Paulsen. Three children were born to this union, all of whom survive: Mrs. Nina Douglass, Santa Fe, N.M., Mrs. Gladys Faust of San Francisco, California and Dr. Cecil Paulsen of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Henry preceded her in death in 1940. On March 31, 1942 she was married to Earnest McDonald. This marriage was terminated by his passing in 1955.
Survivors besides her children and two grandchildren, Sally Paulsen and Richard Faust, are two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Grutzmacher of Onaga and Mrs. Ione Gurtler of Junction City; one brother, George Thomas of Salt Lake City, Utah; two step-daughters, Mrs. Elsa Brenner of Topeka and Mrs. Stella Loughmiller of Onaga; one step-son, Lewis McDonald of Havensville; seven step-grandchildren and 13 step great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were a brother, Clyde Thomas, one grandson, Kent Paulsen and both her parents.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 o’clock January 14 at the Congregational Church.
Lewis H. McDonald, 83, of Havensville, died Tuesday, December 1, at Community Hospital in Onaga where he had been a patient about four weeks.
He was born April 9, 1898, on a farm south of Onaga, the son of Earnest and Dorothea Paulsen McDonald.
Mr. McDonald was a farmer and operated farms in the Havensville community all of his life. He was a member of the Christian Church at Havensville.
He was married to Emma Post of Havensville at America City on April 27, 1924.
Mr. McDonald was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Mrs. Dorothea Beach, on November 16, 1970.
Survivors include his wife, of the home in Havensville; one daughter, Mrs. Frances McKnley(?) of Havensville eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Stella Loughmiller of Onaga; two step-sisters, Mrs. Nina Douglas, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Mrs. Gladys Faust, Santa Rosa, California; and one step-brother, Dr. C. L. Paulsen of Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, December 4, at the Havensville Christian Church. Interment will be in the America City Cemetery. Tessendorf Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Randall J. McDonnell, 73, of Onaga, died Saturday at Onaga Community Hospital after an extended illness.
He was born July 21, 1906, in Kansas City, the son of Randall and Margaret Fox McDonnell. He was an ambulance driver in Kansas City for 30 years until he retired several years ago.
Mr. McDonnell and Gertrude Doyle of Wheaton were married in Kansas City in 1927. She died in 1972. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Katherine Bullock, in 1954.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Bonjour of Onaga; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Brainard of Kansas City; a brother, Edward McDonnell, of Onaga, and three grandsons.
Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery at St. Marys. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Tessendorf Mortuary, Onaga.
Curtis Stanley McGuire, son of Marvin and Maxine McGuire, was born January 3, 1947 at Onaga, Kansas. As an infant he was baptized by Dr. Thomas Hinkle, pastor of the Congregational Church of Onaga.
He attended the grade and high schools of Onaga and took an active part in many of the school and community affairs. He was a student of music and played in the school bands and county 4-H bands. He was both a piano and vocal music student and sang in the school choral groups and also in the Sunday school and church choirs of the Congregational Church.
Curtis’ interests ranged widely in many things. He was foremost in 4-H activities, receiving many honors and awards during the past five years. He served as president of the Victory 4-H club the current year.
At the age of eleven, he became a member of the Pastor’s Class, and during Easter service of April 6, 1958, he was received into membership of the Congregational Church.
Curtis was a fine boy of Christian principles, devoted to his loved ones, his school, community and church. He was valued highly as a friend and many fitting tributes have been paid by his teachers and leaders as to his character and courtesy.
On April 23, 1962, at the age of 15 years, 3 months and 20 days his earthly life came to an end.
Surviving to mourn his passing are his parents, Marvin and Maxine McGuire, his grandparents, Mrs. Flora McGuire of Onaga, and Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Lund of Green, Kansas 14 aunts and uncles, 16 cousins, and many friends who were proud to know him.
Mrs. Flora McGuire Is Taken at Age 98 – Onaga lost one of its oldest citizens Monday in the death of Mrs. Flora Etta McGuire, at age 98 years, two months. She died at Community Hospital after being transferred there from Golden Acres Nursing Home about a week ago.
She was born March 31, 1877, the daughter of John and Caroline Nelson. She was married to Asa E. McGuire, November 7, 1906 in California. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1961.
Mrs. McGuire spent most of her life in Onaga, and was a member of the Congregational Church and Ladies Aid, and attended both regularly as long as her health permitted. She was church organist from 1889 until 1906.
She, her husband and family resided on a farm in the Vienna community for 38 years before the elder McGuires’ retirement to their home in Onaga in 1946.
She is survived by three sons, Harold, Dorman and Marvin, all of Onaga; three daughters-in-law and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 10:00 a.m. at the Congregational Church in Onaga. Interment will be in Onaga Cemetery.
Harold E. McGuire, 74, Onaga, died Monday, February 4, at an Onaga nursing home. He had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Mr. McGuire was a retired farmer and stockman.
He was born October 22, 1910, near Onaga, the son of Asa and Flora Nelson McGuire. He was graduated from Onaga High School in 1928, and lived in the Vienna community south of Onaga before he moved into Onaga in 1981.
He was a veteran of World War II.
Mr. McGuire was a member of the Vienna Cemetery Board and Vienna School Board, both in the Vienna community, and of the Pottawatomie County Farmers Union. He was also a member of the Onaga Historical Society and the Congregational Church, both at Onaga.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Congregational Church in Onaga. Burial will be in Onaga Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Congregational Church at Onaga or to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society and sent in care of Tessendorf Mortuary, Onaga.
Irene Ruby McGuire was born May 13, 1925 in Clay County and died at the Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka on September 11, 1984. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Martha Rieder Braun and grew up in the Olive Hill Community and attended the Ebenezer United Methodist Church. She attended the Olive Hill Grade School and was graduated from Clay County Community High School after which she did secretarial work for several years. Being the oldest in the family she developed a natural leadership ability which she used in many ways in 4-H and church activities.
On March 16, 1946 she was married to Waldon Lund of Green. They lived and farmed northwest of Clay Center and were the parents of 5 children: Jolene, Cynthia, Douglas, Kathy and Mark.
In 1953 they built a new home east of Green and farmed there until Waldon’s death in 1975. She was involved in community and church activities all her life. Some of these were E.H.U., 4-H Club, volunteer for cancer drive, Sunday school teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Jr. Choir director, Bible Study leader, the Covenant Women at Alert Church and the Guild at Onaga Congregational Church. Besides caring for her family, Irene had worked at the Sears and Penney’s stores in Manhattan and Clay Center.
On August 28, 1976, Irene was married to Marvin McGuire who lived near Onaga. She worked as faithfully in the church there as she had at the Ebenezer United Methodist Church and the Alert Covenant Church. Marvin is an accomplished saxophone player and Irene as vocalist made a great team to unite with a few other players in the community who toured the nursing home each week. They encouraged the youth to play their instruments in the church service which was a great inspiration to all. She believe din witnessing for Christ through her service to others – visiting the shut-ins, calling on the phone and having prayer with discouraged mothers, encouraging youth, and helping the library select Christian reading. She always had time to be a good listener “who cared”. We will always remember her friendly smile and pleasant personality which she shared with everyone. No one was a stranger to her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Alberta, her first husband Waldon, their infant son Douglas, two son-in-laws and a grandson.
The survivors are her husband, Marvin, daughter Jolene Peterson of Salina; Cynthia McCosh and husband Ron of Beverly; Kathy Brax and husband Don of Washington; son Mark and wife Jayne of Green; seven grandchildren, Vonda, Nicole and Chad Peterson; Joe, Rodney and Michelle McCosh, and Lynette Brax; her step-mother, Esther Braun, Seward, Nebraska; a brother Harold Braun and wife Velma of Clay Center; sisters, Elsie Yokoyama and husband Richard, Kaneohe, Hawaii, Arletta Schurle and husband Foster of Clay Center, brother-in-law Carroll Richter and wife Tere, and nieces and nephews.
Services were held Monday, September 17, 1984 at the Alert Covenant Church, Rev. LeLand Anderson officiating. Music before the service was a recording of trios by the three daughters: Jolene, Cindy and Kathy. Ed Nord sang “Until Then” and “Harbored in Jesus” accompanied by Phyllis Rosenow. Many of Irene’s favorite Bible verses were read from Psalms, Isaiah, John and I Cor.
Pallbearers were her nephews: Gene Braun, David Lund, Jeff Richter, Kevin Schurle, Niles Schurle and Gordon Visser. Interment was in the Ebenezer Methodist Cemetery.
Lucillius Augustus McBride, son of Andrew Jackson and Sarah McBride, was born in 1865 at Farmington, Atchison County, Kansas, and died at the age of 81 years, 9 months, at his home in White City, Kansas.
He was the youngest of nine children, all of whom have preceded him in death. His father and mother were among the earliest of Kansas pioneers, having come to Atchison County in 1855, from Tennessee.
Mr. McBride grew to manhood on a farm in the Farmingt0n neighborhood. When in his early twenties, he, with his brother, Lafayette, came to Onaga, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, where they pastured cattle brought from Atchison County each year. Here, Mr. McBride met and married the former Minnie Atwater at Onaga, in 1893. Mrs. McBride survives her husband and was with him at the time of his death.
To this union were born six children, all of whom are living and were present. They are Nita Landrum of Hays, Andrew L. of Omaha, Nebraska, Rheva McMahon of Marysville, Ella Kreth of Little Rock, Arkansas, Lester L. of Shelbyville, Kentucky, and Lucille Koon, of Manhattan, Kansas.
The McBride family lived on a farm and in the city of Onaga until 1928 where Mr. McBride took an active part in the civic life of the city, serving the city, schools, and church in an official capacity. Mr. McBride united with the Baptist Church in Onaga, but transferred his membership to the Christian Church of White City.
After residing for several years in Manhattan, Mr. and Mrs. McBride moved to a farm near White City, where they have spent these later years. On October 11 th, 1943, Mr. and Mrs. McBride celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in White City.
Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church in Onaga on Saturday afternoon and Burial was in the Onaga Cemetery.
With deep regret we acknowledge the passing of our doctor and friend of everyone. At the age of 83, Dr. McManis has been with us approximately forty-three years. He was a person of great religious faith and church worker. He was always willing to do what he could for his fellowmen any time of the day or night, and had a smile and word of encouragement for everyone he met. He was a Mason of strongest qualities.
The good doctor was driving to Soldier between 11 and 11:30 on Sunday morning, December 11, when his car overturned into a 10-foot ditch about 1 ¾ miles west of Soldier. The car turned over twice and pinned him underneath with the door hut on one leg, making him helpless. One leg was broken in three places, one arm broken, a head injury and many internal injuries. He lay suffering for about 30 minutes before he was discovered by Paul Tolin, who was driving by and saw the car. Paul remained with the doctor until help came. An ambulance from Holton hospital took the doctor to the hospital where he passed away at 3:00 p.m. the same day. He left many, many sad hearts because of his suffering and departure. May we all consider it a blessing he did not suffer longer.
Funeral services will be held at Havensville on Friday afternoon. No definite time has been set as yet.
Walter Winfield McClain was born March 24, 1891, at Sprague, Nebraska and passed away at his home in Onaga, Kansas April 15, 1935 at the age of 44 years and 22 days. He was the son of Andrew and Hattie McClain. He was educated in the schools at Sprague, Nebraska where he spent his young manhood.
In the summer of 1917 he enlisted as a private in the United States army, and served throughout the World War. Receiving his honorable discharge from the army at the close of the war, he came to Onaga, and was employed by the Onaga Lumber and Grain Co., which position he filled faithfully and efficiently up until a few months ago, when ill health forced his retirement.
On May 26, 1920 he was united in marriage to Miss Edna Selbach, of Onaga, and to this union one child was born, Josephine Ann. He leaves to mourn his untimely departure, his wife, Mrs. Edna McClain, and daughter, Josephine Ann; his mother, Mrs. Hattie McClain, of Lincoln, Nebraska, two brothers, Leo McClain, of Lincoln, Nebraska and Denver McClain, of Moline, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Richard Vanderhook, of Roca, Nebraska and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. McClain was taken in the prime of life, when living means to much to a man, and his home life and clean citizenship merited many more years of continued usefulness. He stood for the better things of the community, and his passing removes one whose jovial disposition and sterling character will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held in the Congregational Church in Onaga, yesterday afternoon, in charge of Rev. J. H. cone, and burial was made in the Coal Creek Cemetery, where the Onaga Post of American Legion, of which the deceased was a member, conducted services at the grave.
KILLED ON HIGHWAY NO. 40 – Dr. Karl S. McGrew in Accident West of Silver Lake – “Don’t worry if I’m a little late getting back – I’m not forgetting that tomorrow is our wedding anniversary,” Kr. Karl S. McGrew, 44, dentist, told his wife, Nettie Taylor McGrew, when he left his home in Onaga Thursday morning.
Early today, the eleventh anniversary of their marriage, Dr. McGrew’s body was found near his wrecked car on highway No. 40 about two and a half miles west of Silver Lake. His neck was broken. According to Dr. H. L. Clark, coroner, his body had been hurled thru the top of his coupe and was about 40 feet in front of the car which was almost demolished.
Doctor McGrew’s body and wrecked car was found by Earl E. Estet and J. H. Lawrence, of Independence in a ditch beside the highway. Marks in the soil indicated that the car, a Roosevelt 8, had overturned twice. Estet and Lawrence called Dr. Clark, who with Bill Frey, deputy sheriff, went to the scene of the accident. The coroner said Dr. McGrew apparently had been dead less than an hour. He sent the body to Shellabarger’s undertaking establishment. There were no indications that the body had been robbed.
In Onaga today Mrs. McGrew said her husband had left home Thursday Morning to attend to business affairs here.
Dr. McGrew was born in Holton and in his youth was widely known as an amateur baseball player. He practiced dentistry in Topeka in 1915 and 1916 and was a member of Topeka Consistory. He also was a member of Abdallah Shrine and the Onaga lodge, A.F. and A.M.
Besides his widow Dr. McGrew is survived by a brother, Clarence, of California.
Funeral services will be held in Onaga Sunday. Burial probably will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pauline Theys, daughter of Louisa Vautravers and Florent Theys, was born in Neuchatel Township in Nemaha County, August 17, 1892 and passed away March 27, 1954 at the home of her son Leonard and wife, where she had made her home for the past 21 years. She spent most of he life in the Neuchatel community. She was 81 years, 7 months and 10 days of age. She was a member of the Neuchatel Presbyterian Church.
On October 3, 1893 she was united in marriage to Charles Bonjour. To this union was born three children, two sons, Simon Eugene and Leonard Floyd and a daughter Sophia, who died in infancy. Her husband Charles preceded her in death, December 26, 1899.
On March 7, 1906 she was united in marriage to George McDevitt, who preceded her in death January 24, 1933.
Her greatest enjoyment was her love of her home and family, and taking an active and loving interest in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Bonjour and Mrs. Isabelle Kelly, preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing two sons, Simon Eugene of Centralia and Leonard Floyd of Onaga; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Julia Bonjour of Onaga; one brother, Simon Theys of Visalia, California; many nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were conducted at the Neuchatel church on Tuesday afternoon in charge of Rev. M. H. Marshall of Onaga. Singers were Mrs. R. E. Grutzmacher and Mrs. Louis Zacharias, accompanied by Mrs. Howard Smith. Pallbearers were Leo Mars, Glen Labbe, Clifford Labbe, Walter Bonjour, John Millick and Arthur Dodd. Burial was in the Neuchatel Cemetery.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Christian Church in Havensville for Mrs. Emma J. McDonald, 82, Havensville. She died Sunday, January 13, at a Topeka hospital.
She was born August 16, 1902, at Havensville, the daughter of Alva and Frances Concidine Post. She lived in the Havensville community all her life.
Mrs. McDonald was a member of the Christian Church at Havensville.
She was married to Lewis McDonald April 27, 1924, at the America City community north of Havensville. He died December 1, 1980. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Dorothea Beach, in 1970.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Frances McKinley, Havensville; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in America City Cemetery north of Havensville. Tessendorf Mortuary, Onaga, is in charge of arrangements.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church in Onaga for Mrs. Frances J. McKinley, 58, Havensville, who died Sunday, July 6, at a Topeka hospital.
She was born November 13, 1927, in the America City community near Havensville, the daughter of Lewis and Emma Post McDonald. She attended schools in America City and Havensville and was graduated from Havensville High School in 1946.
She was married to Ervin McKinley October 23, 1949, AT Havensville. He survives. She was preceded in death by a son, James Gordon McKinley, in 1953, and by a grandson.
Survivors include two sons, Timothy McKinley, Larned, and William Randolph McKinley, Havensville.
Burial will be in America City Cemetery. She will lie in state from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Tessendorf Mortuary in Onaga and from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Charlene died April 14, 2004. She is survived by her husband Ken McGill, her children Paul (Eileen), Mary, Dan (Lawana), Tom, Gene (Peggy), 12 grandchildren and one great grandson. She was born January 27, 1921 in the farmhouse of her parents Walter and Rose Pierson near Wheaton, Kansas, where she grew up. At 17 she left home and moved to Kansas City. A few years later she moved to Denver with her sisters Lavona and Maureen. She also had a brother, Maurice. There she met Ken with whom she spent 53 happy years. In 1996, the Denver Archdiocese honored her as peacemaker for her work in peace and justice. Memorial Mass: Tuesday, April 20, 10am, Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Littleton with reception and graveside service to follow.