Obituaries
The Burlington Junction Post, Thursday, October 26, 1933
Maryville Clothier Dies
J.M. Murrin, who has been engaged in the clothing business in Maryville for nearly a half-century, died at St. Louis Saturday night at the home of a son, Dr. John Martin. Mr. Murrin had been in poor health for several months, and had gone to St. Louis in order that he might be under the care of his son at that place. Funeral services were held at 9:00 o’clock Tuesday morning at St. Patrick’s church at Maryville and burial was in St. Patrick’s cemetery.
The Burlington Junction Post, Thursday, November 30, 1933
W.C. MAINES DIES AT HOME MONDAY EVENING
Funeral Services Held Here Yesterday, Burial In Ohio Cemetery
William Cass Maines, past 80 years of age and a resident of this vicinity for many years and a general decline in health. For the past 40 years Mr. Maines had lived at the farm home where his death occurred. He was born in Indianapolis, Ind., on January 22nd 1853, and came to Nodaway county at an early age. In 1871, he was married to Miss Betty Bailey. To this union were born five children, Mrs. Anna Shelton, who proceeded him in death in 1924, Mrs. Maggie Miller of Dupree, S.D. and Clark Maines at home. The other tow children died in infancy, Mrs. Maines died in 186.
In November 1888, he was married to Mercy A. Culp, who survives him, and to this union two children were born, Grace, at home, and Alma, who died April 3, 1924. He is also survived by two half-brothers,Welton McCrae of Dawson, and Ham McCrae, of Nebraska, and by nine grandchildren and sever great-grandchildren. Mr. Maines was a member of the Baptist church at Dawson. He was held in the highest esteem by all and will be greatly missed in the community. Funeral services were held at the Christian church at 1:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon, conducted by Re. S.D. Harlan, pastor of the church and burials was in Ohio Cemetery.
Spangler rites were Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Edward Spangler, who died at St. Francis hospital at Maryville on Tuesday of the last week, were held at the Burlington Junction M.E. Church at 1:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon and burial was in Ohio Cemetery. A son, Eldon, who lives at Baltimore, MD arrived home Friday. Other members of the family had arrived home before Mrs. Spangler died.
Mrs. Maritta Vanmeter Spangler was kissed by the sweet angel of Death Tuesday evening at five-thirty, November 21st, at St. Francis hospital and departed from this world of sorrow and suffering to a heaven of rest. Maritta Vanmeter was born October 2, 1872, a daughter of T.J. and Sarah Vanmeter in Salem County, MO. When the age of two months she came with her parents in a mover wagon to twelve miles west of Burlington Junction, where she grew to womanhood. On December 24, 1893, at the age of 19 she was married to Joseph Edgar Spangler. The moved to a farm south of Elmo from there they moved south of Burlington Junction, where they have made their home for thirty-three years.
At an early age she was united with the Baptist church of which she was a faithful member. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, Joseph Edgar Spanlger and seven children, four daughters and three sons, Mrs. Eva Martin, Mrs. Etta Walter, Mrs. Coleda Staples of Burlington Junction and Ina Spangler at home, Eldon and Glen of Baltimore, Maine and Emery of Elmo. Also eight grandchildren survive her.
Besides her husband and members of the immediate family, she is surived by six brothers, James Vanmemter of Buffalo, Wyom, Marshall Vanmeter of Sioux Falls, S.D., Owen Vanmeter of Ohio, Roosevelt Vanmeter of St. Joseph; George Vanmeter of Blanchard Iowa; and Jay Vanmeter of Malta Montana.
Four Sisters Mrs. Mary Bassett and Mrs. Edla Stubendieck of Unadilla Nebr; Mrs. Goldie Hall of Blanchard Iowa; and Mrs. Nora Hall of Burlington Junction and a host of relatives and friends will miss her gentle words and smile. She was a kind an dloving wife and mother, always doing some loving deed for others. The funeral services were conducted at the ME. Church Sunday, November 26, at 1:30 p.m. the pastor, Rev. H.E. Marshall, officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Ohio Cemetery.
The Burlington Junction Post, Thursday, November 7, 1933
Mrs. John L. Lawrence Dies
Word was received today by Mrs. Miles Fast of west of Burlington Junction of the death on November 15th, of Mrs. John L. Lawrence of Tallahassee Florida. Mrs. Lawrence was formerly a resident of Maryville, and was known to many of this vicinity. Funeral services for Mrs. Lawrence were held November 17th, and burial was at that place. Mr. Lawrence died just five years ago at Tallahassee. This word, was received by Mrs. Fast from Miss Ruby Lawrence, a daughter.
The Burlington Junction Post, Thursday, May 19, 1932
MRS. SUSANN H. KERN DIES HERE SATURDAY
End comes to 88 year old resident after short illness
Mrs. Susann H. Kern, 88 years old, died Saturday morning following an illness of five weeks. She had been a resident of Burlington Junction community since 1884.
Susannah H. Kern, daughter of Wm. And Maria Carson was born at Cambridge, Gurnsey county, Ohio, February 7, 1884. When nine years of age, she, with her parents, moved to Bremen, Ohio, where she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to Ephrian Kern, who preceded her in death, March 24, 1921. There were born to this union four children, William E, who died February 7, 1909; Mary E., who also answered the call of death, May 14, 1920, Joseph C and Della M, at home.
In March 1884, the Kern family came to Missouri locating on the farm west of Burlington Junction, where she died May 14, after an illness of nearly five weeks. On April 13, she suffered a light stroke of paralysis, from which she recovered sufficiently to be up a part of each day and Tuesday May 10 she was stricken again, never regaining consciousness. Mrs. Kern converted when twelve years old and united with Methodist Episcopal church, remaining a faithful member until her death. It was a great cross for her to bear when she was compelled to forgo church attendance. She was a kind and loving mother, devoted to her family and home.
The funeral services were held in Burlington Junction Methodist church and conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. T. Andrews, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 O’clock. Interment was in the Ohio Cemetery.
DIES THURSDAY AT HOME IN OKLA – FUNERAL HERE
Edward E. Johnston, former Quitman resident was born here
Edward E. Johnston, a former resident of Quitman, died Thursday at his home in Oklahoma City, Okla. Mr. Johnson was born in Burlington Junction, and spent practically his entire life in this section of the country.
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Edward E. Johnston, son of Ephraim and Rebecca Johnston was born at Burlington Junction, April 21, 1865 and passed away on Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, May 12, 1932. He was united in Marriage to Myrtle Rebecca Boring on February 19, 1890. To this union were born four sons: Cyrus F. Johnston of St. Joseph, Henry E. Johnston of Santa Barbara, California,; K Paul Johnston of San Clemente Calif.; and Bruce R. Johnston of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife and four children, a brother Howard of Detroit, Michigan, and two sisters, Mrs. J.W. Smith of Burlington Junction and Mrs. Rachael Woods of Grangeville, Idaho. Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. J.W. Smith of Burlington Junction Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock conducted by Rev. G. T. Andrews. Internment was in Ohio Cemetery.
The Burlington Junction Post, Thursday, January 29, 1931
JAMES T. SPANGLER DIES MONDAY AT HOME HERE
Local farmer, 73 years old, in poor health for several years
James T. Spangler, 73 years old and a resident of this community for more than forty years, died at his home just northwest of Burlington Junction Monday. He had been in poor health for a number of years. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in Burlington Junction yesterday morning at 11:00 o’clock and burial was in Mount Hope cemetery at Dawson.
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James Tazewell Spangler, the son of Harvey and Rhoda Spangler , born March 10, 1857, at Floyd Virginia , died at his home near Burlington Junction, January 26, 1931, aged 73 years, 10 months and 16 days. He was married to Mary Catherine Johnson September 19, 1878. To this union were born seven children: Annie Leota, who died at the age of 17 years. Those surviving are Clarence, Robert, and Tobias Spangler, and a nephew, Loren Spangler, of Kansas City. He also leaves to mourn his loss his wife and 20 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
He was converted at the age of 23 years and joined the South Methodist church at Pearlsburg, Virginia. At the age of 31 years he moved with his family to Burlington Junction and lived here six months and then moved to the farm where he died. He was a loyal citizen and a good neighbor. May his soul go to join his maker is the wish of his wife and children. He was a long and patient sufferer, therefore a place is vacant in his home that can be filled.
The Burlington Junction Post, Thursday, December 4, 1930
MRS. PEARL GERRIN DIES YESTERDAY IN OMAHA NEBR
Mrs. Pearl Gerrin, formerly of Burlington Junction died yesterday at St. Joseph’s hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. She is survived by her moth, Mrs. Marie Bever of Burlington Junction; one sister, Mrs. Vada Halley, of Maryville; and two brother’s, Dr. S.S. Bever of Amazonia and Elmon Bever of Willow Springs. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning by Rev. W.M. Wickiser of Maryville, and burial will be in Ohio Cemetery.
The Burlington Junction Post, Thursday December 4, 1930
MYRON W. STAPLES, LONG TIME RESIDENT, IS DEAD
End comes Tuesday night after illness of several years
Myron W. Staples, 78 years old and well known as a farmer and stockman over Northwest Missouri, died Tuesday night at the home of his son, B.B. Staples, Northwest of town, following an illness of several years. In addition to the son at whose home he died, he is survived by another son, J.I. Staples, also of Burlington Junction.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home and burial will be at High Prairie cemetery. Rev. B.H. Dawson of Maryville will conduct the service.
Mr. Staples was born in Jefferson County, Wis., in 1852, the son of A. R. and Abigail (Ward) Staples, the former a native of Vermont and the latter a Native of New Hampshire, in which state they were married. They came west in 1850 as Pioneers and located in Jefferson County, Wis. In 1853 the family moved to Monroe County, Wis., and in 1856 Gentry County, Mo., where they bought and pre-empted land and developed a good farm. They lived there until 1862 when they moved to Nodaway County and located four miles west of Hopkins.
Mr. Staples married August 10, 1878, to Miss Mary Wood and they began housekeeping on the home place in Nodaway County. In the spring of 1874 he moved across the state line to a farm of ninety-two acres in Page County, Iowa, which he developed and improved and sold in the fal of 1875 for thirteen dollars per acre. In the spring of 1876 he took up farming in
Atchison county, having the previous year purchased two hundred and forty acres there. This was his home until 1895 when he moved to Burlington Junction, living here until 1906, when he went to live on his farm with his two sons. His wife had died two years earlier.
Mr. Staples was a Republican and more or less active in political affairs for many years. He was elected judge of the county court in November, 1904 and took office January 1, 1905, serving in that capacity for two years. He was a Royal Arch Mason and a member of the Eastern Star.
The Burlington Junction Missouri, Thursday, September 1, 1932
James F. Hanna Dies
James F. Hanna died Monday evening at his home northwest of Pickering at the age of 70 years. Mr. Hanna was born March 9, 1862, on a farm near Maryville, and had spent his entire life in this county. He is survived by his wife, a son, Leslie Hanna, Leavenworth, Kan., two daughters, Mrs. Maysel Runnels, Pickering; Mrs. Iva Taylor, Huron, S.D. ; two brothers , W.B. Hanna, Maryville; A.S. Hanna, Pickering; three sisters, Mrs. Marietta Pistole, Pickering; Mrs. Ella Bainum, and Miss Effie Hanna, both of Maryville. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Lauren, Eldna, Lillian, and Robert Runnels, of Pickering; Leola Taylor, Horn, S.D.; and Lloyd Hanna. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon and burial was in White Oak Cemetery, east of Pickering.
MRS. JAMES HUNTER DIES SUN. EVENING AT QUITMAN
Mrs. James Hunter died early Sunday evening at her home in Quitman following an illness of several months. She was pasty eighty years old. Mrs. Hunter was born March 15, 1852, in Peoria County, Illinois. She came to this county in 1881. She was married in 1867 to Thomas Graves, who died in 1892. Her marriage to James Hunter was in 1898. He died six years ago. Surviving are eight sons and daughters, Elmer and Ray, both of Home; Wayne Graves, Burlington Junction; Alvin Graves, Oregon, Mo., Mrs. Arline Elders, Mound City; Mrs. Minnie Kimmons, Troy, Kan;, Thomas Graves, St. Joseph; Mrs. Grace Sletchall, living in South Dakota. She leaves fifty-five grandchildren and sixty-seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Quitman Tuesday morning and burial is in the Quitman cemetery.