Clay County Obits "W"
If you have any obituaries published before 1923 that you would like to contribute to the page, please send them to me and I will add them. Obituaries published after 1922 will be abstracted to avoid copyright violations. All obituaries are from the Clay Center Dispatch unless otherwise noted. Other obituaries may be found in extractions from the Wakefield (part 1), Wakefield (part 2), Industry and Morganville newspapers found elsewhere on this site.
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Howard Henry Wachsnicht, 77, died Thursday, March 1, 2007, at ClayCenter; born Oct. 30, 1929, at Green, the son of Henry and Dessie Ann (Clark) Wachsnicht; married Marcene Hileman on Jan. 8, 1951,at Manhattan; preceded in death by two sons, David and Douglas Wachsnicht; survived by his wife, Marcene Wachsnicht of Green; one daughter, Debra Hess of Lawrence; one son, Damon Wachsnicht and wife Rhonda of Stockton, Calif.; one brother, Wendell Wachsnicht of Green; two sisters, Dorothy Buseman of Clay Center and Irene Klocke of Leonardville; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; no burial information.
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Fern Addilene Walker, 104, died Sunday, April 20, 2008, at Clay Center; born Dec. 18, 1903, at Norway, Kan., the daughterof William and Leni (Scott) Dunlap; married Elmo Walker on June 9, 1942, at Clay Center; he preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 1974; also preceded in death by four brothers; burial in Greenwood Cemetery
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Walker, Margaret Alice died March 24, 1946 in Clay Center; born July 28, 1876 in Golbornes, Lancashire, England to John and Mary Morris; married John Howard Walker on Thanksgiving Day, 1897 in Staunton, Illinois and they had two daughters, Edith Mary and Mabel Claire. Her husband died in 1901 in Osage Co., KS; also survived by two brothers, James Morris of Berwyn, IL and John Morris of LaGrange, IL and two sisters Mrs. Alexander Thompson of Aurora IL and Grace Morris of Golborne England. Burial at the cemetery in Osage City. (abstract, Clay Center Times unknown date)
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Vera Walker, 85, died Sunday, Nov.23, 2003, in Clay Center; born May 2, 1918, at Clay County, the daughter of Howard and Etta (Keefover) Brill; married Howard Walker May 2, 1940 at Green; he preceded her in death in 1980; also preceded by three sisters; survivors include one sister, Eva Carlile, Rupert, Idaho; burial in Fancy Creek Cemetery
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Mrs. Mary Habluetzel Walters, a one time resident of the Green neighborhood, died last Thursday, Oct. 30, at her late home in Kansas City, aged seventy eight years. Mrs. Walters was the mother of Paul Herter and the grandmother of the Habluetzel boys of the Green vicinity. The body was brought to Clay Center Saturday night, and on account of the delay in the arrival of a daughter, Mrs. Otto Lemley of Chicago, the funeral announced for Sunday was held on Monday. Services were 11 o'clock at the Highland M.E. church, conducted by Rev. Ahrens. Burial was in the Highland cemetery. (Clay Center Times, Nov. 6, 1913)
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Solomon Walters, a long time resident of Clay county but of late years a resident of Abilene, died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles McKale, one and one half miles south and two and one half miles east of Oak Hill, being at the time of his death passed the age of 85 years. He was born near Middleburg, Pa., and came to Oak Hill, this county, in the 70's and lived in that community for many years, moving to Abilene a few years ago. The wife passed away at the Abilene home within the last year and since that time Mr. Walters made his home with his daughter, Mrs. McKale, and in the neighborhood where he was so well known and where he had a host of friends and acquaintances. Mr. Walters was married three times and after the death of his second wife in Pennsylvania, he moved to Indiana and then to Kansas and Clay county. He was a member of the Evangelical church. The children who survive are: Joe Walters of Clay Center; Levi Walters of Wakefield; Dave Walters and Henry Walters of Abilene; Mrs. Charles McKale of Oak Hill; Mrs. Kate Stuck of Abilene and one other daughter of Abilene. The funeral was Tuesday in Abilene, with burial in the cemetery there. (CC Times, March 5, 1914)
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Bernadine E. Ward, 94, died Monday, April 10, 2006, in Farmington, Mo; born March 31, 1912, at Clay Center, the daughter of William and Alice (Walker) Mitchell; married Frank A. Ward Nov. 24, 1934; preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Frank A. Ward in 1998; one brother, Wilburn Mitchell; and two sisters, Flossie Tidquist and Juanita Warrenton; survivors include two sons, Drs. Gary Ward and wife Lois of Farmington, Mo.and George Ward of Farmington, Mo.; one sister, Dorothy Foster of Baldwin City; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; burial at Hillview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Farmington, Mo
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Ruth K. Walter, 91, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2007, at Manhattan; born Oct. 5, 1915, at Wakefield, the daughter of George A. and Nina R. (Allen) Kent; married Stuart Walter on Oct. 4, 1933, at Wamego; he preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 1993; also preceded in death by twobrothers, Charles H. Kent and Raymond Kent; survived by one son, Ronald K. Walter and wifeJ eannette of Topeka; two daughters, Margaret L. Toburenof Clay Center and Barbara K. Carlson and husband Gayle of Atchison; ten grandchildren; four step-grandchildren;17 great-grandchildren; ten step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren; inurnment at the Highland Cemetery, Wakefield.
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Chapman Creek--a child of Mr. Warner's died last week at this place. (Clay County Sentinel, July 29, 1889)
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Phyllis A. Watson, 86, died Saturday,Nov. 22, 2003 at Clay Center; born Dec. 19, 1916 at Glenwood, Iowa, the daughter of Francis and Murillo (Hanks) Timmons; married George Watson on Nov. 22, 1936; hepreceded her in death on April 29, 1987; also preceded by two infant daughters; survivors include one daughter, Judith and husband Richard Shireman, San Francisco, Calif.; one son, Timothy and wife Dena Watson, Midlothian, Va.; three grandsons; and two great grandchildren; no cemetery given.
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Khya LaShea Webb, an infant, died Wednesday,Jan. 23, 2008, inTopeka; survived by her father, Jessie Webb, her mother, Jessica James, both of Manhattan; grandmother Diane James of Morganville; grandfather Jack James of Clay Center;grandmother Susan Guy of Clay Center; grandfather Marvin Shepard of Miltonvale; grandfather Shawn Sutton; grandfather John Sutton; great-grandmother Dora Shepard of Miltonvale; great-grandmother Sarah Oliver of Clay Center; burial at Timber Creek Cemetery in Clay County.
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Linda Webber, 59, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007, in Clifton; born Mar. 27, 1948 to Robert and Mary (Brannan) Webber; preceded by one brother and her mother; survived by a daughter, Renea Webber of Clay Center; two brothers, Larry Webber and wife Erma ofTemple, Tex., and William Kerr of Clay Center; threes isters, Kathy Schumock and husband Rick of Wichita,Tina Webber and husband Carl, and Terri Buskirk, all of Clay Center; and one grand-daughter; burial at GreenwoodCemetery.
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Clarence Weidman Jr., 76, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, in Wichita; born April 30, 1930, in Clay County, the son of Clarence Sr. and Clara (Pfizenmaier) Weidman; married Peggy Robinett Nov. 20, 1951; preceded indeath by one grandson; survivors include his wife, Peg Weidman of Clay Center; three daughters, Cathy Hafner and husband Randy of ClayCenter, Deb Martin and husband Doug of Clay Center and Christine Weidman of Manhattan; one brother, Warren Weidman of Clay Center; and six grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery
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Elmer Edward Welch born Sept. 20, 1907, near Idana where he was reared, the son of J.H. and Barbara (Beverly) Welch; died Sept. 17, 1999 in Lawrence; married Thelma Taylor Jan. 12, 1929, in Clay Center; survived by his wife, a daughter, a son, two brothers, two sisters, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery
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Annie Louise Weller, 80, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at Clay Center; born Nov. 29, 1927, at Ohatchee, Ala., the daughter of Earl and Maggie (Freeman) Wilkerson; married Clarence Weller on Jan. 4, 1946; preceded in death by an infant son, Roger Weller, three brothers and one sister; survived by her husband, Clarence Weller of Clay Center; two sons, Clint Weller and wife Donna of Clay Center and Mark Weller and wife Chris of Kearney, Neb.; one daughter, Patricia Merrill and husband Lon of Clay Center; one sister, Idell Findley ofJ acksonville, Ala.; ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren; burial in Fancy Creek Cemetery.
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Gerald Ray Weller, 23, of Clay Center died at his parents' home there. He was born in Clay Center on July 17, 1932. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion S. Weller; two brothers, Clarence of Clay Center and Milo of Lima, OH; one sister, Darlene of the home; and a grandmother, Mrs. Ida Roberts of Sumner, WA. (abstract from paper dated Jan. 8, 1956) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dolores Werner, 84, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, at her residence in Clay Center; born Jan. 20, 1923, at Clay Center, the daughter of John and Gertrude (Thompson) Slingsby; Jan. 31, 1943, she married Lowell Werner; he preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 2005; also preceded in death by an infant grandson; survived by her daughter, Doretha Frigon and husband Rayof Clay Center; one son, Corwyn Werner and wife Janet of Whitewood, S.D.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Lowell W. Werner, 85, died Thursday,Oct. 6, 2005 in Clay Center; born July 29, 1920, at Greenleaf, the son of David and Eola (Gillispie) Werner; married Dolores Slingsby Jan. 31, 1943; precededin death by two brothers and 2 sisters; survived by his wife, Dolores Werner of Clay Center; one son, Corwyn and wife Janet Werner ofWhitewood, S.D.; one daughter, Doretha and husband Ray Frigon of Clay Center; four grandchildren; and fivegreat-grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Helen E. Whetstine born Aug. 26, 1911, in Clay County, the daughter of George and Antonio (Spacek) Lippert; died Sept. 4, 1999 at Clay Center; married George Whetstine March 21, 1937; preceded in death by a brother and two sisters; survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, a sister, four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild; burial in Greenwood Cemetery
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Kent Wayne Wilder, 55, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at his residence in Clay County; born Oct. 17, 1951, at Clay Center, the son of James and Velma (Hugunin) Wilder; married Kathy Girtonon Sept. 9, 1972; survived by his wife, Kathy Wilder of the home at Clay Center; one son, Kyle Wilder of Clay Center; one daughter, Karla Fickes and husband Nick of Clay Center; his mother, Velma Wilder of Clay Center; one brother, David Wilder and wife Delrene of Clay Center; and two grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery
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Emery Lorenzo Willhof born Oct. 4, 1918, in Dickinson County, the son of Otto Albert and Hettie Izora (Duck) Willhof; died Oct. 2, 1999, in Clay County; preceded in death by a sister and a brother; survived by brother and a sister; burial in Athelstane Cemetery
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Virginia M. Williams, 87, died Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at Clay Center; born Sept. 15, 1919, at Fairmont, Minn., the daughter of George and Amelia Rasmussen; married Clifford Williams Sr. on June 15, 1945; preceded in death by her husband, one grandson, one great-granddaughter, one stepson,five brothers and two sisters; survived by one son, Clifford Williams Jr. and wife Carolyn of Clay Center; two daughters, Neena Wilson and husband Gary of Clay Center and Ruth Crawford of Clay Center; one stepson, Wilber Williams of Portland, Ore.; one sister, Eloise Dunning of Waite Park, Minn.; 18 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Jesse Willson, an old settler and a very prominent man in the Longford neighborhood for many years, passed away last Wednesday morning, November 19th, at 9 o'clock, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Balliet, near Longford, where he had made his home for a number of years. Mr. Willson had been in poor health for about four years but was taken seriously sick just a short time before he died. He was eighty years of age, and the cause of his death was given as heart trouble. Mr. Willson came to Clay county over forty five years ago and during all his residence in these parts he lived in the Longford community. He was at all times a prominent worker in the interests of his home community and will be greatly missed by his old friends and neighbors. Mr. Willson was a farmer but a few years ago retired from active farm life. The wife and mother of his children died three years ago, leaving to survive his death four daughters: Mrs. Frank Balliet of Longford; Mrs. George Emerson of Osborne; Mrs. W. F. Schoonmaker of Arizona and Mrs. J. W. Armstrong of New Jersey. Dr. G. W. Bale of this city is a grandson of the deceased. Funeral services were held Friday at the Balliet home, with burial in the Oak Hill cemetery. (CC Times, Thursday, Nov. 27, 1913)
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Ethel P. Wingard, 101, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at Clay Center; born April 24, 1905, at Detroit, Kan.,the daughter of Edwin and Florence (Zahm) Allen; married Elmer W. Wingard on June 5, 1929, at the home of herparents; he preceded her in death on May 13,1999; also preceded in death by three brothers; survived by one daughter, Audrey Steenbock and husband Marvin of Longford; one brother, Ray Allen of Wichita; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; burial in the Livingston-Union Cemetery north of Abilene.
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Mrs. Ed Wingrove, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Hawley, of this city, passed away very suddenly last Wednesday afternoon at her home in Hemet, California, news of her death reaching her parents late Wednesday night. Formerly Miss Minnie Hawley of this place, she Ed Wingrove, also formerly of Clay Center, went to Los Angeles three years ago, and were wed there. Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by a sister, Iva, of Clay Center, and another sister, Mrs. Peary Canabaugh. Burial will be at Hemet, California. (CC Times, Mar. 5, 1914)
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Margaret S. Wingrove was born November 17th, 1840, in Randolph Co., Penn. She was married to O. P. Wingrove Nov. 2, 1865. Died at Idana, Clay Co., Kansas, September 11, 1887 (1886?). About fifteen years ago she gave herself in covenant to the Lord and consecrated her life to His service in the Methodist church. In 1876 she with her husband and children came to Clay Co., Kansas. Here they united with the Methodist church. Some time ago she was attacked with cancer and had it removed, but about a year ago it began again its fatal work, so that her last year of life here was one of constant suffering, but although her suffering was great, she manifested resignation to the Lord's will, and often conversed freely about her departure and the pleasure of being with her Savior. She leaves a husband, one son and one daughter to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church of Idana, a large concourse of people following her to the silent city of the dead.
(Clay Center Democrat, Aug. 16, 1886)
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Lois Marie Winston, 73, died Friday, July 18, 2008, at Shawnee; born May 6, 1935, at Longford, the daughter of Clifford and Agnes (Carlson) Scripter; married Jack Winston on Sept. 9, 1956, at Clay Center; hepreceded her in death on Feb. 25, 1994; also preceded in death by her father; survived by one son, Jack E. Winston Jr. of Shawnee; two daughters, Kimberly Young and husband Steve of Holyoke, Colo.and Kristol Stenstrom and husband Michael of Shawnee; her mother, Agnes Scripter of Clay Center; two sisters, Bonnie Snyder of Aurora, Colo. and Delores Botz of Fairbury, Neb.; three brothers, Larry Scripter of Longmont, Colo., Donald Scripter of Clay Center and Richard Scripter of Clay Center; and six grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery
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Milton Richard Wirt; born Sept. 24, 1916, at Randlett, Okla., the son of Clayburn and Nellie (Barnes) Wirt; died Jan. 12, 2004; married Helen Fay Henneberg on Sept. 24, 1939 at Topeka; preceded in death by one brother, James; survived by his wife, one daughter, two sons, one brother, seven grandchildren; three step grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and five step great grandchildren; burial Mt. Hope Cemetery in Topeka
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Marjorie Elizabeth Woellhof, 95, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006 in Wichita; born Feb. 5, 1911, at Clifton to Harley E. and Elizabeth Myrtle (Schwartz) Green; preceded in death by one daughter, three brothers, ones ister and one grandchild; survived by a daughter, Pauline and husband John Craven of Wichita; a son Harley and wife Mary Woellhof of Topeka; one sister Madeline Wagoner of Kensington, Kan.; 13 grandchildren;24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren; burial in the Clifton IOOF Cemetery.
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Melvin Warren Woellhof, 86, died Saturday, Dec.29, 2007, at Clifton; born Aug. 11, 1921, in Clay County, the son of Ezra and Grace (Ford) Woellhof ;married Dorothy Demanett on Oct. 29, 1950; preceded by two brothers; survived by his wife, Dorothy Woellhof of Clay Center; twos ons, Gary Woellhof of Overland Park and Arvin Woellhof of Clay Center; one daughter, Mindy Charbonneau and husband Jerome of Waterville; two brothers, Truman Woellhof and wife Leona of Oak Hill and Eldon Woellhof and wife Carolyn of Abilene; one sister, Phyllis Hartner and husband Roy of Loveland, Colo.; and two grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery
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Riley O. Woellhof; born May 6, 1908, at Riley County, the son of George and Anna (Woellhof) Harrison; died March 17, 2004; married Edythe Constable in 1929; preceded in death by his wife, Edythe, in 1984; and two grandchildren; survived by four daughters, three sons, one brother, 11 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren; burial in Bloom Cemetery
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Stella Lucinda Woellhof born Nov. 4, 1896, at Broughton, the daughter of Harrison and Lucinda (Hoffman) Mosburg; died Feb. 22, 2000, at Clay Center; married Edwin T. Woellhof Dec. 29, 1915, and he preceded her in death Nov. 22, 1987; also preceded by a son, two daughters, five brothers, five sisters and a granddaughter; survived by a son, two daughters, 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren; burial in Greenwood Cemetery
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Roy A. Wohler, 89, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, at Leonardville; born Nov. 6, 1918, at Green, the son of William andLena (Greenfield) Wohler; married Virginia Yeager on April 7,1940; she preceded him in death on Sept. 23, 1981; married Billie Young and they divorced; also preceded in death by one son, Bill Wohler, one great-granddaughter, Jasmine Wohler, two brothers, Paul and Archie Wohler and one sister, Ruth Rothlisberger; survived by two daughters, Peggy Schulze and husband Jim of Clay Center and Cindy Zimmerman and husband Al of West Liberty, Iowa; one brother, Don Wohler of Dayton, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter; burial in the Green Fancy Creek Cemetery north of Green.
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Guy M. Wolf, 58, (53?) died at a Clay Center hospital after a short illness. Services will be held in Longford on Sunday at 1:30 pm. with burial in the Keystone Cemetery. He was a life-long resident of Longford. Survived by his wife and three sons, Kenneth of Clay Center, Guy Eugene of Longford and Charles of Morganville; his father, Charles Wolf, Sr. of Longford, and three step-sons, Eavon Sanders of Roseberry, Ore. and William and Monroe Sanders of Longford; two brothers, Ralph Wolf of Long Beach, Calif. and Cecil Wolf of Lyons; one sister, Carrie Heigle, Moravia, NY. unknown paper, Sunday April 22, 1951
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Hazel M. Wolf, 94, died Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at Clay Center; born Jan. 23, 1912, in Clay County, the daughter of George and Mary (Kaiser) Norris; married Murl Wolf Aug. 27, 1935, at Troy, Mo.; he husband preceded her in death Feb. 8, 1960; also preceded in death by one son, two daughters and two brothers.; survivors include one son, Bill Wolf and wife Sheryl of Topeka; one sister, Jean Lund of Leonardville; one brother, Dr. Charley Norris and wife Linda of Sandia Park, N.M.; 12 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; burial Mt. Liberty Cemetery.
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Isaac Ezra Wolf was born December 9, 1843 in Adams county, Pennsylvania; died December 21, 1913, at the home of his son Jake Wolf in Longford. About 1875 Mr. Wolf settle on a farm in Badger creek where he endured the hardships of the early pioneers. He was loved and respected by everyone; he was hospitable and had a welcome for all who came his way. He was the father of nine children, a daughter, Mrs. Jack Garvey, preceded him in death a short time ago. He is survived by his wife; his children, Jake Wolf and Mrs. Dana Allgire, both of Longford; John, Nodd, Ike and Fred Wolf of Oklahoma; and Mrs. George Baker of Minneapolis, Kansas; several grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from the church at Longford, Tuesday, Rev. Buckner officiating and burial was made in Athelstane cemetery. (CC Times, Jan. 1, 1914)
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Wood, Mrs. George E. (Loie) died Sept. 13, 1971; born Oct. 22, 1879 in Industry, daughter of William and Margaret (Ashlock) Downs; preceded in death by her husband, George, in March, 1960; survived by daughters, Mrs. Leland Buckley of Clay Center, Mrs. John Kolk of Longview WA, Mrs. Paul Sweazy of Denver and Mrs. Keith Berry of Hammond IN, and a son, James Wood of Green River, WY. Burial Greenridge Cemetery.
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William Leland Woodbury, 85, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006; born July 17, 1920, at Wakefield; preceded in death by his wife,Doris Woodbury; survivors include one son, Michael Philip Woodbury of Salina; two daughters, Vicki Lee Hardiner and husband Philip of Aberdeen, Wash. and Terri Lynn Meadows and husband Casey of Roscoe, Ill.; and two grandchildren; burial at the Riley Cemetery.
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Dennis Ray Woodworth, 43, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at Clay Center; born March 13, 1964, at Mountain View, Mo., the son of Ira and Minnie (Holloway) Woodworth; married Ivagene Bray on Sept. 13, 1997; survived by his wife Ivagene Woodworth of Clay Center; two sons, William Woodworth of Clay Center and John Nelson of Edgemont, S.D.; one daughter, Jennie Gutheridge of Clay Center; onebrother, David Woodworth of Clay Center; and one sister, Mary Lou White of Mountain View, Mo.; burial in Prinemont Cemetery,Wynona, Mo.
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Mrs. U. S. Wooton departed this life Saturday afternoon, June 2, at her home in Wakefield, Kansas, after an illness of eight weeks. Mrs. Wooton has lived in Clay county for almost twelve years and during that period has made numerous friends and by her kindly ways has kept those many friendships true. Her marriage to Mr. Wooton took place at Goodrich, Kansas, and to this union were born two daughters, Mabel and Hazel and one son, Lloyd. All three children and the husband survive. Mrs. Charles Allison, her sister and only living relative in the parental family, lives in Clay Center and was with her at the last. Mrs. Wooton was forty four years of age at the time of her death. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home and at the Mizpah church, conducted by Rev. G. C. Gilbert. Burial was made in the cemetery near the church. (CC Times June 7, 1917)
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Morganville--Mrs. J. W. Wright, 83, died at her home here following a long illness. Surviving Mrs. Wright are her husband, of the home here, four daughters and two sons: Mrs. Leona Nanninga, Green; Charles, Pacific Grove, Calif.; Ellsworth, Clay Center; Mrs. Marie Heuson, Susanville, Calif.; Mrs. Minnie Schrader, Tipton; Mrs. Eleanor Anderson, Morganville; four brothers and two sisters: Frank, Victor and A. E. Dennis, Clay Center; Roy Dennis, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Roy Cooper, Lawrence; Mrs. Eva Newton, Topeka. Salina Journal, Sunday, Feb. 25, 1951
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Richard Dale "R.D." Wright, 95, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, in Clay Center; born May 13, 1911, at Hiawatha, the son of Claude and Lela May (Covert) Wright; married Hazel Heikes Feb. 11,1944; she preceded him in death July 11, 1988; also preceded by one brother; burial in Athelstane Cemetery.
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Ruth (Pert) Vasselais Wunderlich, diedMonday, Jan. 30, 2006, in Missoula, Mont; born Dec. 15, 1919, at Wakefield, the daughter of George and Laura Braden; after mother died when she was 2 years old, her father married Minnie Scott in 1924; Ruth married Francis Dickson in 1942; they divorced; married Roger Vasselais in 1952; he died in 1983; Oct. 10, 1984, she married William Wunderlich; also preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters and one step-sister; survivors include her husband, William Wunderlich of St. Ignatius; one son, Douglas Dickson of Guilford, Conn.; and two step-sisters, Marguerite Rickley of Wakefield and Juanita Schwab of Junction City; no burial information.
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Judy I. Wyatt, 59, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, at her home in Manhattan; born May 30, 1948, at Clay Center, the daughter of Edwin and Della Mae (Jahnke) Rudolph; married Don Wyatt on Sept. 19, 1970, at Riley; preceded in death by her father, Edwin Rudolph and one brother, Clyde Rudolph; survived by her husband, Don Wyatt of the home at Manhattan; one son, Keith Wyatt of Manhattan; one daughter, Kristina Wyatt of Manhattan; her mother, Della Mae Rudolph of Riley; one brother, James Rudolph and wife Candy of Manhattan; and one granddaughter, Lydia Mae Wyatt; burial in the Riley Cemetery.
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Norma L. Wynn born July 25, 1923, at Idana, the daughter of John Wesley and Erma Arletta (Baldwin) Gonser ; died Nov. 29, 1999 in Clay Center; married Duane Wynn July 20, 1943, in Topeka and he preceded her in death Feb. 10, 1995; also preceded by 3 brothers and four sisters; survived by three sons, a sister, nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild; burial will be in Idana Cemetery
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