MRS. BEATRICE B. EGGEN
Beatrice Baylor (Slaughter) "Batsy" Eggen, age 95, of Sedan, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008 at the Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home in Sedan. She was born Nov. 27, 1912 in Elgin, to Alban and Minnie (Herard) Slaughter. She attended St. Mary's School in Indiana and then after moving to Elgin, graduated from Elgin High School. She married John Smith Eggen on April 11, 1934 in Howard.
She was a member of Saint Roberts Catholic Church and the Osage Indian Tribe. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Janice Eggen Reed and husband Jerry of Tulsa, Okla.; one grandson, Jay Kilbie Eggen Reed and wife Jennifer; one daughter-in-law, Jane Eggen, two granddaughters; Jennifer Eggen, and Kathy Davidson and husband Sammy; two great-granddaughters, Jordan and Kari Davidson, one great-great-grandson Kaden.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband John and her son Johnny, both in 1995.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, April 11,2008 at the St. Robert's Catholic Church in Sedan, with Father Sixtus Myint officiating. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan.
The family has suggested memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society and these remembrances may be left in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361.
MRS. PAULINE L. EDENS
CANEY - Pauline L. Edens, 89, of Caney died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville.
Pauline was born June 13, 1917 in Coffeyville to Spartan Wesley and Rachel (Shehorn) Brown. She grew up in Coffeyville and attended school in the Coffeyville School District.
On June 28, 1938, Pauline married Doyle (Dick) Edens in Coffeyville where they made their home. In 1950, the couple moved to Tyro. Dick preceded her in death in 1994.
Pauline worked for Electra, Rocka Chair and for the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the Tyro Christian Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Beverly Rollins of Bartlesville; four sons, Jim Edens, of Peru, Richard Edens of South Coffeyville, Kan., Danny Edens of Cleveland, Okla., and Ron Edens of Caney; one brother Don Brown of Wann, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 4, at the Tyro Christian Church with Pastor David Bycroft officiating. Burial followed in the Robbins Cemetery under the direction of the Parcells Family Funeral Home in Caney.
Visitation was from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3. with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. at the Parcells Family Funeral Home.
The family has suggested memorials to the Tyro Christian Church and contributions can be left at the Parcells Family Funeral Home.
MRS. IDA ELLEN EDWARDS - Submitted by Charlie Frye
Sunday, May 8th, near Grant Creek, Ellie, wife of Z. T. Edwards, of long standing trouble after months of almost helplessness. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Layton, of Harrison township, who will feel the affliction sadly. She also leaves a husband and children to mourn her early death. She was but twenty-four years of age, had grown up in this vicinity and numbered as sincere friends all who have known her.
Additional informtion also submitted by Mr. Frye
On a 5 x 7 piece of lined paper on page 108 of John and Sarah (and later
Z.T.)'s bible:
May the 8th 92
Ella Edwards departed this life left a husband and too children to morn the
loss All so a host of friends and relations Ella was a faiful and a loverd
mother always chirful and kind to all was born in Jefferson Co. Kansas in
the year 64 july 31 wher her father and mother lived untill april 1870 then
emigrated to chautauqua co settled on at land land wher he has lived ever
cence reared his family in the year 1881 Nov 30th Ella was mared to Z. T.
Edwards by Rv McBrin and ever sense made a lovn wife always dischar hir duty
to hir husban and children July the 16, 91 was thake ill and has bin
lingren with diseas untill May 8 when the call came and the angels taken her
home She said to mother kiss me goodby then to her children kiss me goodby
then she departed.
On back of page in a different hand:
Daughter of G.W. and America Layton was born in Jefferson Kansas July the 31
1864 move to Chautauqua Co July 70 married novber the 30 1881 died may the 8
1892 left hsuban and two children father and mother brothers and sisters and
friends to morn her loss
MR. HOWARD L. EDWARDS
Howard Leon Edwards, age 88, of Stockton, California passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2001 in Stockton, CA. Graveside services are to be held in Chautauqua, KS on Saturday. February 10, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Edwards was born in Chautauqua, KS on December 25, 1912. After graduating, he attended Kansas State University in Manhattan. Then he joined the Air Force in 1939 until 1945, at which time he moved to Stockton, CA and was an Electrical Mechanic for the Cadillac dealership until his retirement.
MR. KENNETH L. EDWARDS
Kenneth LaVaughn Edwards passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at his home in Elk Falls, Kansas. He was 63 years of age. Kenneth was born on March 8, 1938 near Severy, Kansas to Merrell Montgomery and Bonnie Isabel (Troutman) Edwards. He lived with his family at several locations in southeast Kansas and attended elementary school at Elk Falls, Chanute and Moline. Kenneth graduated from Elk Falls Elgin School on May 23, 1956.
On October 30, 1956, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in Okinawa and Vietnam. Kenneth married Sachiko Kuda at Naha, Okinawa on October 20, 1959 and to this union was born one son and four daughters. He served as a Gunnery Sergeant and Personnel Administrative Chief until retiring from the Marine Corps on April 30, 1976 and moving to Elk Falls. In 1980, Kenneth began working as a butcher for locker plants in Moline, Howard, Neodesha and Caney. He was proud of his work at the lockers and enjoyed the people he worked for.
Kenneth served as city councilman of Elk Falls from 1977 until 1981. In 1983, he was elected Mayor of Elk Falls and held that position until 1991 when he became city treasurer. On May 24, 1992, he was baptized into the unamended Christadeiphian Ecciesia faith at Osage Hills Park, Oklahoma and was a member of the Longton Christadeiphian Ecciesia.
He is survived by his wife, Sachiko; his son, Daniel of Fall River; his daughters, Barbara Cannon and Sherile Folk, both of Longton, Sandra Tuck of Elk Falls and Loretta Arnold of Yates Center; his brothers, Steve Edwards of Elk Falls and Ronnie Edwards of Longton; his sisters, Kay Claytor, Jo Vestal and Lotus McDow, all of Longton, Ginger Cooley and Ginny Mechtley, both of Elk Falls and Robbie Hanks of Howard; 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. His parents and two sisters, Marty Edwards and Patty Marrs preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2001 at the Elk Valley School Gymnasium in Longton with Brother Mike Jones and Brother Arlen Slavens officiating. Bennie Holtsclaw sang "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace". The pallbearers were Timothy Cooley, Jason Edwards, Richard Hanks, Bud Kill, Ricky Kill and Mack Kill. The honorary pallbearers were Robert Arnold, Randall Cannon, Austin Edwards, Matthew Edwards, Ryan Edwards, Michael Folk, Samuel Folk, Tony Tuck and Aaron Wolff.
Interment was held in the Elk Falls Cemetery at Elk Falls, Kansas. A memorial has been established with the Longton Christadeiphian Ecclesia.
Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MR. ZACHARY T. EDWARDS - Submitted by Charlie Frye
Zachary Taylor Edwards, aged 85 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James W. Berry, 117 West Third Avenue, shortly after 10 o'clock this morning. He had been in ill health for the past year.
The aged El Doradoan was a Civil War veteran and had resided in El Dorado for 14 years, coming here from Hewins, where he owned a farm on which he had lived for 45 years.
Mr. Edwards was born in October 28, 1848 at Jonesboro, Tenn., and at the age of 15 years enlisted in the Third North Carolina Mounted Infantry, Company A, of the Union Army. The veteran had many interesting experiences in the Civil War to relate. He enllisted at Knoxville, Tenn., on April 5, 1863, and was mustered out on August 8, 1865, after nearly two and a half years of service.
Mr. Edwards came to Kansas about 60 years ago and since that time had made numerous friends. His personality was such that he made friendships easily and scores of persons, bother here and at Hewins, mourn his death. The El Doradoan had been a farmer all his life until retirement.
Mr. Edwards was married to Miss Ida Ellen Layton, at Sedan, on November 30, 1881. He was a member of the Christian Church, at Sedan, and also a member of the Masonic Lodge and of the Odd Fellows.
Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Berry, a niece, Mrs. G.H. Faulkner, of El Dorado; seven grand children, Mode T. Johnson and Mrs. Dewey Harsh, both of El Dorado, and Lenorebelle, Johnnie, Wayne, Link and Carson Edwards, all of Pawhuska, Okla., and one great-grandson, ____.
Funeral arrangements will be announced through the Bird Funeral Home.
Zachary Taylor Edwards who lives with his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Berry, at 118 West Third Avenue, has had a thrilling life in 82 years, which may be why he looks so much younger than his age.
When he was 16 he lived in Jonesboro, Tenn. His five brothers enlisted in the Northern Army for the Civil War, so Mr. Edwards enlisted too, on April 5, 1863, in the Third North Carolina Mounted Infantry, Company A., and served until August 5, 1865. Of that experience he remembers most poignantly engagements at Red Banks and Broylesville, Tenn., and Big Riney, Carolina.
Thirty years ago Mr. Edwards learned that he was one of the famous "Edwards heirs." His great grandfather's son, owned the land, so the story goes on which are Madison Square, Trinity Church, and Wall Street, in New York City, property valued at 77 billion dollars. He leased it for 99 years. During the 99 years the property rights became entangled to such an extent that "Edwards heirs" from all over the United States (many named Edwards who had no claim on the property claiming it anyhow) worked for 30 years to prove their lineage. After anticipating an immense fortune for 30 years, the "heirs" read in newspapers a couple of years ago that the case had been thrown out of court.
Sedan Times-Star - February 12, 2003
MRS. S. KATHRYN EISENSCHMIDT
S. Kathryn “Kathy” Eisenschmidt died Friday, Feb. 7, 2003.
She was born July 29, 1935 near Nowata, Okla., to Charles F. and Sarah (Jansen) Hill. From birth, she was raised and later adopted by an aunt, Alta M. Shipley and husband, Emmett, of Sedan, Kan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Jack C. Eisenschmidt, infant brother, Charles F. Hill and sisters, Irene Berry and Leta L. Price.
Survivors include sister, Doris F. Kessler and husband, Don, Shreveport, La., stepdaughter, Gayle Casey and husband, Walter, brother-in-law and devoted friend, Paul L. Price, and his son, Doug, Wichita, Kan., nephews, Daniel Berry and wife, Lena, Clayton Berry and wife, Marlene, Rusty Berry and wife, Pam, Dr. Michael L. Kessler and wife, Canda, niece Christine San Louis and husband, Mike, aunt Linnie Drake, uncle Benjamin Jansen and many cousins.
Her adult life was spent in Tulsa, where she retired from Shell Oil Co. after 27 years of loyal service. Kathy was an independent, outgoing, cheerful person who lived each day with enthusiasm and joy.
Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003 at Moore Memory Chapel with burial at Rose Hill Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you give to the charity of your choice in her memory.
MR. MYRON RUDOLPH ELLENWOOD - Submitted by Freida Wells
Myron Rudolph Ellenwood, was born Sept. 25, 1869 at Jefferson City, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, May 27, 1919, at the Montgomery County Hospital, Independence, Kans. age 49 years, 9 months, 2 days.
The deceased was married to Miss Florence Mears at Amorot, Bates Co. Mo. Jan. 21, 1894. To this union were born one girl, Bonnie Beatrice and three boys Theodore Ernest, Myron Leo and Perry Henry. The wife and four children are left to mourn his mother and half brother and sisters. They are Peru Ellinwood, of Peru, Oliver Ellenwood of Bellplaine, Mrs. Stella Young of Peru, Mrs. Maude Bryce of Sedan and Mrs. Olli Mayan of Kansas City, Mo.
"Shorty" as the deceased was always called, was an honest, ambitious, kind loving father, always cheerful, hard working man, a good citizen, with a smile for every one. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church conducted by Rev. J. B. Brown, pastor, burial was made in Greenwood cemetery at Sedan Thursday, May 29.
The cause of his death was the explosion at the Barco gasoline plant, where he had been a trusted employee for more than a year. A pipe struck him on the head crushing his skull.
An ambulance came from Independence and took him to the hospital where he died shortly after arriving. The community was sadly shocked by the tragic death and extend sincere sympathy to his wife, children and all other relatives.
MR. OLIVER H. ELLINWOOD - Submitted by Freida Wells
Oliver H. Ellinwood was born in Hiram, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1840. He departed this life Aug 31, 1925 in Sedan, Kansas. Age 84 years, 8 months and 24 days. On March 10, 1867 he was united to Miss Elizabeth A. Uday. To this union twins were born, Myron and Byron, Byron dying in infancy. His wife passed away soon afterwards. Myron preceded him to the grave May 27, 1919.
August 18, 1878 he was united in marriage to Louise Rebecca Bond. To them six children still live and were at his bedside when the end came. He had made his home in Chautauqua county for the past thirty years, the last 15 in Peru.
He served during the Civil war from August 20, 1861 to Aug 9, 1865. He belonged to Company 14, Ohio Light Artillery. He was a loyal citizen and friend to all. Early in life he confessed Christ and has lived a very devoted Christian life. He was a member of the Christian church.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, three daughters, Mary Alice Estella Young of Peru, Luella Maude Boyce of Sedan and Olive Pauline Mahan of Chicago, Ill; two sons Oliver Paul Ellinwood of Belle Plaine, Kan,; and William Perry Ellinwood of Sedan; 17 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral service was held at the Christian church Tuesday, September 2, conducted by the pastor, G. L. Eslick. The body was laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery.
MR. THEODORE ELLINWOOD - Submitted by Freida Wells
Theodore Ellinwood Peru Resident Dies of Pneumonia
Theodore Ellinwood who had lived in the around Peru all his life, died February 9, 1948 at
his home in Peru, at the age of 47 years. Ellinwood contracted pneumonia in November
from which he never recovered.
He is survived by his mother Mrs. Florence Ellinwood of Peru, one brother Lee and nephew Jack of Sedan, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Peru Methodist church with the Rev. Joe Lane officiating. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
MR. WILLIAM PERRY ELLINWOOD - Submitted byFreida Wells
Ellinwood Rites Held Tuesday
Funeral services for William Perry Ellinwood were conducted by Rev. Clarence Brooks Tuesday afternoon in the Graves-Baird chapel in Sedan. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery with full military grave side rites by members of the American Legion and World War I Barracks. Ellinwood died early Saturday at the Sedan City Hospital.
A son of Oliver H. Perry and Louise Bond Ellinwood, he was born Nov. 5, 1889 at Boycourt and came to Sedan at the age of six. He had spent his entire life in Kansas with the exception of service with the armed forces during World War I. He had been custodian of the Sedan grade school for 30 years and more recently custodian at the First National Bank.
He and Lizena Gorrell were married at Independence on Jan. 30, 1918. He was a member of the Christian church, Doy Moore Post of the American Legion and World War I Barracks in Sedan.
Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Seidner of Sedan, and Mary Etta Jones of Neosho, Mo.; one son Howard of Wichita; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Charolette taught school in the rural schools of Chautauqua County, Shiloh, Ross City and Rexford, Kan. and Corcoron, Calif. She moved back to rural Wauneta in 1968, later moving to Caney, Kan.
She was a member of the teachers organizations, Round Mound, EHU. She was a member of Belknap Methodist Church and Wauneta United Methodist Church and the Caney United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her sister, Irene Pritchard Oakes of Arcadia, Calif., a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Imo Gene Harriett Carter in 2001, Freda Gayle Terrill and Beatrice Elliott, brothers, Dallas Wayne Elliott and Ralph Elliott.
Services were held Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Wheeler Funeral Home in Cedar Vale. Interment was held in the Belknap Cemetery.
A memorial has been establishd with the Cedar Vale High School for a scholarship in her name. Donations may be sent to the school or Wheeler Funeral Home in Cedar Vale, Kan. 67024.
MR. LAWRENCE E. "GENE" ELLIOTT
Lawrence E. “Gene’> Elliott, 76, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006.
A rosary service was held Friday, May 26 and funeral mass was held Saturday, May 27, both in the All Saints Catholic Church officiated by Dr. Dwight J. Birkett.
Elliott served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951-53. He retired in 1991 as a transport driver with Interstate Brands Bakeries (Dolly Madison). He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, VFW and American Legion. He was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
Elliott was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Elliott and Ferne Godfrey, and brother Ray Elliott.
He is survived by his wife Dorothylee Elliott of Wichita; Sons and daughters-in-law, Shawn and Marie Elliott and Chris and Sandy Elliott of Wichita; daughter Diann Elliott of Wichita; daughter and son-in-law Linda and Rick Chrisman of Sedan; and grandchildren Patrick, Anne, Catherine, Chrysa, John, Sarah, Katie, Nellie, Thomas and Mary Jane Elliott, Megan, Shane, Adam, Heather, Jacob and Zachary Chrisman.
Downing and Lahey of Wichita handled funeral arrangements. Music was provided by organist Phyllis Fuhr and vocalists Sandy Elliott, Curt Smith, Wells Smith and Merry January.
Casket bearers were Shawn and Chris Elliott, Rick, Shane and Adam Chrisman, and Bill January. Servers were Sarah Elliott, Heather and Jacob Chrisman. Interment was in the Calvary Cemetery at Wichita.
MRS. NELLIE MARIE ELLIOTT
Nellie Marie Elliott passed away Saturday, October 14, 2000, at Howard twilight Manor Nursing Home in Howard, Kansas, where she had resided for the past two years. She was 83 years of age and a long time resident of Sedan and Peru, Kansas. Nellie was born on December 7, 1916 at Sedan, Kansas to Frank and Barbara Christian, where she graduated from Sedan High School.
She married Ervin Elliott at Sedan, Kansas and to this union was born a son, Donald Ray Elliott, and a daughter, Barbara Delozier.
Nellie worked at the Peru School Cafeteria and was Postmaster of Peru before retiring. Nellie was a former member of the Rebecca Lodge and was active in 4-H in her younger years.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Delozier, of Houston, TX, grandchildren, Terry Blackburn of Tulsa, OK and Joan Kane of Bartlesville, OK and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin, son, Donald Ray and her parents.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2000, at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, KS with Rev. Robin Haines officiating.
The funeral arrangements were made with Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
On May 12, 1931, the day she graduated from high school, Elva married Philip A. Elsheimer at Grenola, Kansas. Elva was a loving wife and mother, and dedicated her life to making a home for her family in the Grenola community. After the death of her husband on July 4, 1986, she moved to Pampa, Texas to be near her children.
Elva was a member of the Grenola Christian Church and attended Calvary Assembly of God in Pampa, Texas.
She is survived by her daughters, Eleanor Mercer and her husband Bill of Amarillo, Texas and Phyllis Harden and her husband Gale of Pampa, Texas; her son, Philip Elsheimer and his wife Phyllis of Pampa, Texas; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and two grandsons, Glen Mercer and Randall Harden.
Funeral services were held at 10:00a.m. Friday, June 14, 2002 at the Grenola Christian Church in Grenola, Kansas with Rev. Bill Sparks of Union Church in Spearman, Texas and Pastor Wallace Wartick officiating. Philip Elsheimer sang "Unto The Hills” and “Beulah Land”. The casket bearers were members of her family. Interment was held in Greenlawn Cemetery at Grenola. A memorial has been established with Grenola Christian Church. Contributions may he left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements are being made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
MRS. RUTH I. ELSHEIMER
SEDAN, Kan. - Ruth Inzie Elsheimer passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004 at the Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan, Kan. She was 88 years of age and a former resident of Grenola. Ruth was born on Jan. 12, 1916 at East Providence. RI to Robert Burton and Inzie Vaughn (Rathbun) McLeod. She grew to womanhood in Cranston, RI and graduated from Cranston High School in 1935. Ruth later attended two years at Edwards Secretarial School and three years at the Rhode Island School of Design.
On May 29, 1948, she married Dean Newton Elsheimer at Warwick, RI. Ruth and Dean made their home in Warwick until they retired and moved to Grenola, Kan. in December of 1978. Dean preceded her in death on June 17, 1995.
Ruth was a longtime member of the Providence Handicraft Club in Rhode Island. She was a member of the Elk County Extension Home Unit and the Grenola United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her sister, Charlotte Stone, Latham, NY; four nieces, Cynthia Alair and Marjorie Barrows, both of Latham, NY, Charlotte Aiken, Massena, NY and June Kiper, Tulsa, Okla. and a brother-in-law, Clifford Elsheimer, Tulsa, Okla. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and two brothers.
Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, at the Grenola United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Loftin officiating. Private interment was held at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola.
A memorial has been established with the Pleasant Valley Manor at Sedan, Kan. Contributions may be left with the funeral home. The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.
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