Obituaries
CHARLES EDWARD JENKINS
Posted by Helen Webster
Charles Edward Jenkins was born near Cloverdale in Owens County, Indiana on February 21, 1865 and passed away in his home here in Kinsley in the early hours of May 27, 1930 at the age of 65 years, 3 months and 6 days. At the age of 16 he came west and settled at Clay Center, Kansas where he remained until he moved to Great Bend in 1890. On December 4, 1892 he was united in marriage to Hannah Dunn of Great Bend. They lived at Great Bend until 1907 when they moved to Ford county, Kansas moving in 1913 across the county line into Edwards county. In 1926 the family moved to Kinsley where they have lived until the time of his death. Besides his wife, Mr. Jenkins is survived by four children; John W. Jenkins, Eldorado, Kansas; Ray Jenkins, Greenfield, Mo; Luther Jenkins, Kinsley, Kansas; and Mrs. Leila Mitchell, Pueblo, Colorado. He also leaves 12 grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Julia Laremore, Great Bend, Kansas and 2 brothers, William Jenkins, Cimarron, Kansas and Joe Jenkins whose present address in not known. Mr. Jenkins had a serious sickness in December 1928 and had not been in very good health since that time. He had been confined to his bed only four weeks before his death. Cause of death: congestive heart failure The funeral services were held this afternoon in the Congregational Church and Rev. Fred R. Bush delivered the address.
HANNAH A. (DUNN) JENKINS
Posted by Helen Webster
Mrs. Hannah A. Jenkins, 75, 727 North Washington, died here at 1:30 o'clock this morning following a year's illness. Born at St. Rem, province of Quebec, Canada, Mrs. Jenkins came to Kansas with her parents, (William Dunn and Mary Forrester) who settled near Great Bend, when she was a year old. Prior to coming to El Dorado about 1 1/2 years ago she lived at Kinsley for 38 1/2 years and at Great Bend for 34. She was married at Great Bend to Charles E. Jenkins on Dec. 4, 1882, but he died in 1930. Mrs. Jenkins was affiliated with the Congregational church. She is survived by two sons, John W. Jenkins, El Dorado, and Edward Ray Jenkins, Denver, Colo. a daughter Margaret Lelia Mitchell, Miami, Fla.Three sisters Mrs. George Haught, Dighton, Mrs. Homer Stiley, Greensburg, and Mrs. Viola Marcoote, Vermont, A brother, George Dunn, who lives in Oregon, 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body will be taken tomorrow to Kinsley where services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Congregational church. Burial also will be made there. The Byrd Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
THOMAS JOB
Banner Times, July 17, 1890
Thomas Job died last Friday after an illness of several weeks. He leaves a wife and nine children to mourn his loss. Mr. Job was born in Wayne County, IN in 1812 and was a son of Samuel and Rachel (Call) Job, natives of North Carolina and of English-German ancestry. Mr Job came to this country in 1827, and with the exception of a few years spent in Missouri this has been his residence ever since. He was married in Floyd township in 1831 to Miss Mary Gibson, who died in 1834, leaving one child, Louis, now living in Missouri. In 1835 Mr. Job married Nancy M. Ellis. They have eight children from this union. Mr. Job was a well respected farmer. He started in life poor and endured hardships and privations which the pioneers all went through and all he has, has been obtained by the sweat of his brow. The neighborhood will miss a good neighbor and the county a good citizen. In politics he affliated with the Democratic party. His family has the sympathy of the entire community.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
MRS. GERTRUDE JOHNSON
The Indianapolis Times, Feb. 14, 1964
Mrs. Gertrude F. Johnson, 3032 5th Ave, East,Mars Hill, died Wednesday in Evangelistic Center. She was 84. Mrs. Johnson was born in Indianapolis and lived here about 40 years. She was a member of Northview Christian Church.She was a graduate of Central State College at Edmond,Okla. Services: Saturday, 2 p.m. in the Church; Burial, Mt. Olive Fairview Cemetery in Morgan County. Arrangements by Beanblossom Mortuary. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Joe Marley, Mrs. William House and Mrs. O. E. Dueker, all of Indianapolis, Mrs. H. K. Stoddard, West Palm Beach,Florida., and Mrs. R. H. Harmon, Buras,La.; sons: Marion Johnson, West Palm Beach,Florida; Benjamin Ware, Mooresville; Step-sons, William Johnson,Indianapolis, and Walter Johnson,Battle Creek,Mich., 32 grand-children and 42 great-grand-children.
Submitted by Mary Shannon
ISAAC EMORY JOHNSON
10 July 1918 "Owen County Journal" News
incomplete article
ISAAC EMORY JOHNSON, 74 years old, died suddenly Saturday, June 29, at 11:40 p.m. at the home of his son Ralph E. Johnson, in Lincoln, Neb., with whom he had made his home since the death of his wife a year ago. He had been in usual health throughout the day, and up until 11 p.m. there was nothing to indicate a change. He had suffered from asthma at intervals and at 11:30 his son was attracted by his labored breathing and went to his room, where he was found to be in a convulsion due to an attack of asthma. He died before the arrival of a physician. His wife died June 20, 1917. He and his son had sat in the yard after supper going over their plans for their trip to Pelican Lake, Minnesota, where they spend the heated period each year, Isaac E. Johnson was born January 17, 1844, in Spencer. His father Finley Boone Johnson was a prominent Kentuckian, a direct descendant of Daniel Boone, who came to Indiana in the early days. Isaac was given the best education possible at the time and proved an apt scholar. He enlisted in Co. H. 14th Inf., Sept. 1, 1862. when 18 years old. --- --
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
ALONZO JONES
Alonzo Jones, son of Thomas and Harriett Jones, was born Sept. 4, 1875 and died June 19, 1936, aged 60 years, 9 months and 15 days. He was united in marriage to Dovie Herbert Oct. 27, 1895. This union was blessed with 5 children; Mrs Charles Lockhart living in Harrison Township, Owen County, Mrs Jack Duzan Indianapolis, Mrs Don Crosby, Farland and Mrs Omer Wilson, one son, Gilbert, of Detroit, Michigan, and 18 grandchildren. Besides his immediate family he leaves to mourn their loss five brothers and three sisters and many other relatives and friends. He was a devoted husband and a kind and indulgent father. He was never happier than when laboring to provide the things that make for comfort and happiness for his loved ones. He was a kind neighbor, had always a hearty welcome for those who came to his home. He confessed his faith in Christ and united first with the church at Higgins Creek, later moving his membership to the Baptist church at Quincy. The writer of this sketch had a talk with him pertaining to eternal life and he seemed so confident, so happy, and gave expression to a desire to live right, to do his best--and who can do more? For when we meet our Saviour face to face Our best will be poor, our offering rough But if our best we lay at His Feet He will bless it and make it enough, For Christ is our fullness. Written By a neighbor
Posted by Debbie Jennings
DOVIE (HERBERT) JONES
Dovie Jones, daughter of Lewis and Mary Herbert, was born March 18, 1876, and departed this life Jan 2, 1943, aged 66 years, 9 months and 15 days. On October 21 1895 she was married to Alonzo Jones who preceded her in death June 19, 1936. To this union were born five children, all of whom are living. They are Mrs Mary Lockhart of Quincy, Mrs. Daisy Duzan of Indianapolis, Mrs Goldie Crosby of Fairland, Gilbert of Detroit and Mrs Neota Wilson with whom she made her home. She also leaves 23 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a host of relatives besides friends and neighbors. Many years ago she learned to put her trust in Christ, her Saviour, and this trust was her consolation during the last years of her life and especially during her last illness
Posted by Debbie Jennings
HARRIET ELIZABETH (SWEENEY) JONES
A rather extensive obituary was written by Maude Murphy, Ethel Watson and Hazel Jones.
Men and women are constantly summoned to face the fact of death when the aged pass away we think of their death as a natural consequence of the years lived and we therefore submissively bow. Such is the case again that comes to us in the death of Harriet E. Jones, the oldest child of Mr and Mrs. John Sweeny. She was born Nov. 19, 1855 in Putnam county and departed this life August 12, 1918, age 62 years, 8 months and 23 days. Aunt Lizzie as she was generally called was stricken with paralysis on August 8th and her death was expected daily and came at 3:30 a.m. on the followi9ng Monday. She was married to Thomas Jones Sept. 4, 1873 and to this union was born thirteen children, all survive save three which were: Harry, Emmett and an infant. Those surviving are: Alonzo, Elix, Ezra, Walter, Everett, Leonard, Venard, Mrs. Maude Murphy of Gosport, Mrs. Ethel Watson of Eminence and Miss Hazel Jones of Indianapolis. Her husband preceded her in death. Mrs. Jones was a kind and devoted mother and there will be a vacancy in the home which can never be filled. She has had the care of the children since her husband's death. Mrs. Jones united with the Cloverdale Christian church and later united with the Baptist church at Smyrnia and lived a true and faithful member, always going when her health would permit. She leaves one sister, three half sisters, two half brothers, 16 children, 17 grand children and one great grand child and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss, the Master called and she entered into such joy as the redeemed only knows and held by her by the Great Eternal. Her son Everett was called from the U. S. Service to her bed side but had to return at once and was not with her when the Lord called her. Everrett's last words to brother Leonard were: "You take good care of Venard." All was done by most anxious children and physician that could be done by without avail. I would say to you bereaved children, exclaim as Jesus did in the dreary garden, "Thy will be done." Although you can never find such unselfish love as she cherished for you, through Christian faith and works you can meet her in that Great City not made with hands but eternal in the Heaven. The funeral services were conducted at the Smyrna church at 10:30 a. m., August 14, 1918 by Rev. Gill. Interment in the Cloverdale cemetery beside the husband.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
JOHN JONES
Owen County Democrat, Feb. 4, 1892
John Jones died Monday morning, Feb. 1st, of consumption. Funeral services at the residence, by Rev. Downey.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
MRS MOLLIE JOHNSON
Daily Banner Times, Greencastle Indiana, Thursday, Feb. 25, 1897 page 2
Mrs. Mollie Johnson, wife of Wm. Johnson, of Indianapolis, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ireland, of this city, died this morning at four o'clock at Indianapolis. Mrs. Johnson had been in poor health for a number of years and death was immediately due to nervous prostration. She was about 47 years of age. The details of the funeral have not been arranged yet, but the remains will be brought to this city for burial and the services will probably occur Friday morning at ten o'clock at the family residence, on Anderson street.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
FOREST GLENDON JORDAN
Jordan Funeral To Be Held Here Monday
Forrest G. Jordan, 87,R.R. 1, Poland, died Thursday, May 31 (1979), in the Bloomington Hospital. He was born in Owen County April 28, 1892, the son of Charles and Laura Jordan. His wife, Edith Powell Jordan, preceded him in death in September 1957. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Carolina Church. Survivors are his son, Marion Jordan, R.R. 1 Poland; brothers, Clarence, R.R. 1, Poland, Charles of Quincy, and Carl of Spencer; two grand-children, four step grandchildren, and four great grand daughters, and sister Beryl Rubeck. Funeral services will be Monday at 1:00 P.M. at the West and Parrish Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Shelton officiating. Internment will be in the Carolina Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will begin at 2:00 P.M. Sunday.
Posted by Mike Rastatter