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(Howard Newspaper Clipping)

Fred E. Westwood died October 22, 1971, at LaHabra, California, after a long illness.
 
Born October 7, 1912, he was a son of the late C. B. and Frances Westwood of Eureka.

Survivors include one daughter, Gail Schiebe, and two grandchildren, of LaHabra, California; his mother Mrs. Frances Westwood, Eureka; two brothers, George of Howard and Alva M. of Chicago, Illinois; three sisters, Clara Simmons, Veneta, Oregon; Wilma Crismas, Severy, and Mary Alice Travis, Hewins.

His wife, father and one brother preceded him in death.

Mr. Westwood grew to manhood west of Howard and had lived the past 36 years in California.

(A Clipped Obituary from the Howard newspaper)

Mabel Edith Crismas, daughter of James W. Crismas and Melissa Jane Aul Crismas, was born on a farm eight miles east of Howard, April 6, 1876, and departed this life at a Sedan nursing home, September 10, 1961, at the age of 86 years, five months and four days.

She was one of a family of eight children, of which there were six girls and two boys.  One brother, Clinton, two sisters, Olive and Clementine, and her father and mother preceded her in death.  Mabel, with her sisters and brother were pupils at the Pleasant Hill school, which she attended until she graduated from the eighth grade.

She loved to care for the sick and spent many months and even years so occupied.  When her parents moved to Howard in November, 1911, she came with them and tenderly cared for her father during his last years of illness.  In March of 1943, she moved with her mother to the home which has been hers for eigtheen years.  Here she cared for her mother until her death, which occured in October of 1943.

Mabel loved the out of doors and was never happier than when she was working in the yard with her flowers or in her garden.  She never married, but took a special interest in her sisters and her brother, and loved her nieces and her hephews.  She was a good neighbor and a genuine friend to those who needed her sympathy and her interest.

There remains to mourn her going three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Isaacs of Medford, Oklahoma; Mrs. Gertie Baumgartel and Mrs. Blanche Burris of Howard, and her brother, C. M. Crismas, also of Howard; several nieces and nephews, and friends.

Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Spurrier-Watt Funeral Home, Howard, at 2:00 p.m., September 14, 1961, with the Rev. Dean Brown of the local Baptist church officiating. Two song were sung by a duo composed of Mrs. Dean Brown and Mrs. Robert Boardman, with Mrs. Boardman at the piano.  Casket bearers were Clifford Beaumont, Charles Light, Otto Webster, Harry Webster, Leslie Anderson and Holly Miller.  Concluding services and interment were in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, Kansas

Clipped from Eureka Herald December 9, 1965

Two Severy men, Electrician's Mate Third Class James D. Crismas, USN, and Engineman Third Class Henry H. Jacobs, USN, have returned to Sasbo, Japan aboard the repair ship USS Ajax after two months of work commitments in the ports of Kaohsiung, Taiwan and Subic Bay, Republican of the Philippines.
While in Taiwan, repair crews from the Ajax, assisted in major repairs to the damaged hull of the radar picket destroyer USS Frank Knox, which ran aground 240 miles southwest of Taiwan, while enroute to Taiwan.
The Ajax, flagship for Commander Service Group Three, then sailed for Subic Bay to host 14 newsmen from the Republic of China on an orientation tour of U.S. Navy installations in the Far East.
In addition crewmen of the Ajax donated blood to be flown to the Clark Air Base Hospital for injured servicemen returning from Viet Nam.
Mr. And Mrs. Alva L. Crismas and Mr. Mrs. Richard P. Jacobs are the parents of the young men.

(Copied from Eureka Herald Web Site)

Jeris L. Wunderlich, 26, of Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, died Friday, April 13, 2007, due to injuries from an automobile accident in Chase County, Kansas.

She was born December 15, 1980, in Cushing, Oklahoma, the daughter of Micky L. and Pamela Dodson Wunderlich.

She is survived by her father and step-mother, Micky Lynn and Roma Wunderlich of Howard, Kansas; her mother and step-father, Pam and Jerry Collins of Matfield Green, Kansas; two brothers, Michael Wunderlich of Derby, Kansas and Gabriel "Gabe" Wunderlich of El Dorado, Kansas; a step-brother, Craig Collins of Elmdale, Kansas; her grandmother, Shirley Wunderlich of Piedmont, Kansas; her great-grandmother, Goldie Dodson of Winfield, Kansas; and her finance, Tim Yette of Cottonwood Falls. Kansas.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 19, at the Flint Hills Community Church, 805 Highway 177, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas with Pastor Rick Smith of the First Baptist Church in Cottonwood Falls. Burial will follow at Prairie Grove Cemetery in rural Cottonwood Falls.

A memorial to the Jeris Wunderlich Art Scholarship at Chase County High School, has been established. Contributions may be sent in care of Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home, 201 Cherry, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845, who was in charge of arrangements.
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(From the Flint Hills Express, April 18, 2007, page 3)

Jeris L. Wunderlich, 26, died Friday, April 13, 2007, in an automobile accident on Highway 150 in Chase County, Kansas.  A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, April 19, 2007 at the Flint Hills Community Church, 805 Highway 177 in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas with Pastor Rick Smith of the First Baptist Church in Cottonwood Falls.  Burial will follow at Prairie Grove Cemetery in rural Cottonwood Falls.  The casket will be closed.

Jeris Louise Wunderlich, the daughter of Micky L. and Pamela Dodson Wunderlich Collins, was born December 15, 1980 in Cushing, Oklahoma.  She graduated from Chase County High School in 1999.  She was the manager of Casey's General Store in Cottonwood Falls.  She was baptized by Rev. John David Ramsey of the Christ Gospel Ministry in March of 2002.  She was a member of the Chase County Chamber of Commerce.

She is survived by her father and step-mother, Micky Lynn and Roma Wunderlich of Howard, Kansas; her mother and step-father, Pam and Jerry Collins of Matfield Green, Kansas; two brothers: Michael Wunderlich of Derby, Kansas and Gabriel "Gabe" Wunderlich of El Dorado, Kansas; a step-brother: Craig Collins of Elmdale, Kanss; her grandmother, Shirley Wunderlich of Piedmont, Kansas; her great grandmother, Goldie Dodson of Winfield, Kansas and her finacee', Tim Yette of Cottonwood Fall, Kansas.  She was preceded in death by her step-brother, Darien Miller.

The family will greet friends Wednesday, from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Flint Hills Community Church in Cottonwood Falls.  Friends may come by Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home, Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  A memorial to the Jeris Wunderlich Art Scholarship at Chase County High School has been established and may be sent in care of Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home, 201 Cherry, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845.

[THOMPSON FUNERAL SET FOR THURSDAYFAMED KANSAS EDITOR IS CLAIMED BY DEATH AT HOWARD Howard, Kan. Oct 2, - Funeral services for Thomas E. Thompson, beloved Kansas editor who died at his home here yesterday, will be here Thursday at 2:30 p. m. Mr. Thompson, who was known as "Polk Daniels" for his writings under that name in his paper, the Howard Courant, was 75 years old. He and Mrs. Daniels had published the paper for nearly 54 years. Although ill for several months, he had continued to carry on his writing and attend to business. He became critically illl yesterday and died at noon. Long Years as Editor Mr. Thompson's son Clad H. Thompson, Starbeams editor for the Kansas City Star, "broke in" under his father and wrote under the name of "Pip Daniels," which likewise has clung to him. Born May 23, 1860, at Mt. Pleasant, Ia. Mr. Thompson came to Kansas as a youth and began work on the Elk Count Ledger, Elk Falls, when 15. He bought the Howard Courant in 1881. He married miss Maude Cummings the following year and the two worked together in putting out paper. In 1931, the couple celebrated their fiftieth year as editors and publishers of the paper. Many Kansas newspaper editors joined in the celebration. He is survived only by his wife and son.]

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THOMPSON FUNERAL SET FOR THURSDAY
FAMED KANSAS EDITOR IS CLAIMED BY DEATH AT HOWARD

 Howard, Kan. Oct 2,  -  Funeral services for Thomas E. Thompson, beloved Kansas editor who died at his home here yesterday, will be here Thursday at 2:30 p. m.
 Mr. Thompson, who was known as "Polk Daniels" for his writings under that name in his paper, the Howard Courant, was 75 years old. He and Mrs. Daniels had published the paper for nearly 54 years.
 Although ill for several months, he had continued to carry on his writing and attend to business. He became critically illl yesterday and died at noon.
   Long Years as Editor
 Mr. Thompson's son Clad H. Thompson, Starbeams editor for the Kansas City Star, "broke in" under his father and wrote under the name of "Pip Daniels," which likewise has clung to him.
 Born May 23, 1860, at Mt. Pleasant, Ia. Mr. Thompson came to Kansas as a youth and began work on the Elk Count Ledger, Elk Falls, when 15. He bought the Howard Courant in 1881.  He married miss Maude Cummings the following year and the two worked together in putting out paper.
 In 1931, the couple celebrated their fiftieth year as editors and publishers of the paper. Many Kansas newspaper editors joined in the celebration.
 He is survived only by his wife and son.

Clipping from the Severyite

  Miss Mildred Speer and Mr. Rex Lawman were married Saturday afternoon at three o'clock in Iola by probate Judge Travis Morris.  After the ceremony the couple went to the home of Mrs. Lawman's sister, Mrs. Harold Clark of Iola, and remained there until Sunday evening when they returned to their furnished home in Severy.
  Mrs. Lawman, a daughter of Mr. Marion Speer, who lives near Fiat, was graduated fron the Severy High School in 1931.  Mr. Lawman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Lawman and for the past several months has been the assistant for Postmaster H. D. Burke. He also graduated from Severy High School in 1932.
  Mr. and Mrs. Lawman are at home to their friends, and their many acquaintances wish them a happy and prosperous life. -- Severyite.

(Clipping From Howard Paper)

James Welch Crismas was born in Toronto, Canada, April 12, 1850 and died at his home in Howard, Kansas, December 11, 1939, age 89 years, 8 months and 11 days.

He was married to Melissa Aul, Jue 20, 1875 at New Albany, Kansas.  To this union were born eight children - seven of whom survive: Clarence Crismas of Howard, Mabel Crismas at home, Gertrude Baumgartel, of near Howard, Myrtle Isaacs of Perry, Oklahoma, Ollie Keithley of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Clemmie Scannel of Cherryvale, Kansas, Blanche Burres of Moline.  The oldest son Clinton Reams died October 22, 1928.  There are 28 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Crismas moved with his parents from Canada to Cresco, Iowa, when four years old, where he lived for 18 years, then moved to Kansas with parents on April 8, 1871 and he has lived in and near Howard the rest of his life, except seven months that he lived with his family in Oklahoma in 1911.

All his children who were able to come were with him in his last illness.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, six daughters, one son, his grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Olmstead of Howard, Mrs. Ellen Linville of Muncie, Indiana, and a host of neighbors and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Moon Funeral Home, Wednesday, December 13, 1939 at 2:30 p. m., conducted by Rev. T. Stevens, pastor of the Christian church.  Burial in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, Kansas.

(Clipping From Howard Paper)

Hallie Mullendore, daughter of John and Mary Mullendore was born September 19, 1867 in Johnson County, near Franklin, Indiana, and departed this live on July 5, 1960, at the home of Mrs. Beulah Montgomery in Howard, Kansas, at the age of 92 years, 9 months and 16 days.  She was a member of a large family and the oldest of seven who grew to adulthood.

She moved to Elk County, Kansas, with her parents in 1882, at the age of 15, and lived in or around Union Center community, near Howard , Kansas, almost the rest of her life.

She was united in marriage to Charles Edwin Tesh in September, 1887, and to this union, four children were born, Winnie, Frances, Mary and Frank. Mr. Tesh preceded her in death in 1899.

She was remarried in 1905 to Otho Elliott and to this union were born two children, Aline and Erwin.  Otho Elliott preceded her in death January 3, 1944.  She then made her home in Howard, Kansas.  She had lived the last four years of her life in the private home of Mrs. Beulah Montgomery in Howard, Kansas.

She attended the Christian church as long as she was able, although she was never a member of that church.

She is survived by one son, Erwin; three daughters, Aline, Frances and Winnie; two brothers, Ray and Clint Mullendore; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Moon Funeral Home, Howard, Kansas, with the Rev. Francis Baker of the Christian church officiating, on July 7, 1960, at 2:00 p. m.  Two songs, "Nearer, My God To Thee" and "Face to Face," were sung by Mrs. Curtis Morgan, accompanied by Mrs. Francis Baker.  Casket bearers were Henry Kling, Willis Miller, E. P. Herlock, George Westwood, John Parker and Robert Marrs. Interment was in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, Kansas.

 THE COMPUTER SWALLOWED  GRANDMA

         The computer swallowed grandma.
         Yes, honestly its true!   
         She pressed 'control' and 'enter' 
         And disappeared from view.           

         It devoured her completely,
         The thought just makes me squirm.
         She must have caught a virus
         Or been eaten by a worm.



         I've searched through the recycle bin 
         And  files of every kind; 
         I've even used the Internet, 
         But nothing did I find.             

          In desperation, I asked Jeeves     
          My searches to refine.
          The reply from him was negative, 
          Not a thing was found 'online.'     

          So, if inside your 'Inbox,' 
          My Grandma you should see, 
          Please 'Copy,''Scan' and 'Paste' her
          And send her back to me!

   


This is a tribute to all the Grandmas who have been fearless and learned to
use the computer........ 

They are the greatest!!! 
   

   

We do not stop playing because we grow old;
We grow old because we stop playing.
Never Be The First To Get Old!

(Clipping from the Howard Paper January 1961)

Ciphfronia Elnora Crismas Speer, eldest daughter of Lewis and Alice Myers, was born near Longton, Kansas, June 1, 1886, and departed this life on January 16, 1961, at her home in Winfield, Kansas, at the age of 74 years, 7 months, and 15 days.  She spent the greater part of her life in the vicinity of Howard, Kansas.  She received a merit certificate to teach.  She was baptized into Christ at an early age.

She was married to Clinton E. Crismas on January 9, 1906, at Howard, Kansas. To this union were born eight children, of which six are surviving.  She and her husband engaged in farming until his death in October of 1828.

She was married to Marion Speer, January 7, 1932.  They lived on farms near Howard and Severy, Kansas, until 1943 when they moved to Winfield, Kansas. Here she spent the remainder of her life.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother, one brother, George, also her husband Clinton, and two infant sons and one grandchild.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Marion; four sons and two daughters, Everett Crismas, Erie, Kansas; Alva Crismas, Eureka, Kansas; Vernie Crismas, Bakersfield, California; Darrell Crismas, Redwood City, California; Goldia Hinderliter, Waverly, Kansas; Sylvia Carson, El Paso, Texas; 24 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother, Jane Murphy, Howard, Kansas; Susie Campbell, Lincoln, California; Lydia Munster, Sacramento, California; Alpha Myers, address unknown; a number of nieces, nephews and friends; five stepchildren, Paul Speer, Winfield; Lulavon Flock, Severy; Aline Benest, Eureka; Lois Clark, Winfield; Mildred Lawman, Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

Funeral services were held from the Morris Funeral Home at Winfield, Kansas and the Howard Church of Christ on Friday, January 20, with burial in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, Kansas The Rev. Jimmie Bayes of Ponca City, Oklahoma, was in charge.  The casket bearers were six grandsons, Robert Crismas, Richard Crismas, Clinton Crismas. Dale Crismas, Robert Hinderliter and Dale Hinderliter.

(Clipping from the Howard Paper December 1964)

   Marion, son of James Henry and Mary Catherine Ernest Speer, was born in Barton County, Missouri, October 6, 1875.  He passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. F. Flock of Severy, December 25, 1964, at the age of 89 years, being the last of eight children.

   At the age of six years, he moved with his family to a farm northeast of Howard. he started his schooling at the Fair View School and completed his education in Elk County Schools.

January 28, 1903, he was married to Margaret Louise Wilson. To this union were born six children; Paul H. Speer, Lulavon Flock of Severy; Aline Benest of Eureka; Lois O. Clark of Winfield; Millred Lawman of Fort Smith, Arkansas; and Marion David, who died in infancy. His wife, Margaret, passed away July 23, 1923.

On January 7, 1932, he was married to Elnora Crismas, who passed away January 16, 1961.

Early in his life, he became a member of the Church of Christ, remaining a most faithful servant throughout his remaining life.

Besides his five children, he leaves to mourn his passing 12 grandchildren, 17, great-grandchildren and six stepchildren; Everett Crismas of Erie, Goldia Hinderliter of Waverly, Alva Crismas of Severy, Vernie Crismas of Bakersfield, Calif., Sylvia Carson of El Paso, Texas, and Darrel Crismas of Redwood City, Calif., several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, December 28, in the Spurrier-Watt chapel at Howard, Kansas Reverend Berard Smith of the Church of Christ, Topeka, officiated. Two songs were sung by a quartet composed of Rollin Stewart, Mrs. Gerald Lawrence and Mrs. Berwin King and T. R. Stewart.

Casket bearers were Nick Portereir, Kenneth Smith, Johnnie Murphy, D. H. Hastings, Wilbur Morgan, and Harold Taylor. Concleding services and burial were in the Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard.

Eureka Herald
June 21, 2001

   Lulavon Bella Flock 95, of Howard, died on June 9, 2001, at the Howard Twilight Manor Nursing Home in Howard.
 
  She was born on June 26, 1905, in Fiat in Elk County, the daughter of Marion and Margaret Louise (Wilson) Speer.
   
  She attended rural Vale School for her primary education.
 
  She was united in marriage to John Forrest Flock on April 15, 1926, in Sedan. To this union four children were born.

   She and her husband lived on a farm northeast of Howard at Indian Creek until 1944, then moved to Winfield. In 1958, they moved to Severy after her husband lost his job due to a fire.  While in Severy, he and his son Ronald developed an alfalfa mill company.

   In the spring of 1970 , her husband died.  She remained home until 1988 when she went to Severy to live with her daughter.  She later moved to the Howard Twilight Manor due to health problems.

  She taught Sunday school, cooked for the sick and sewed for children in orphanages.  She also spent time planting flowers, writing poetry and baking.

   She is survived by daughters, Mary Margaret Hukle of Severy, Clara Flock of Winfield, Beverly Lue Fuqua of Peace Valley, Mo.; son Donald Paul Flock of Rock of Rockport, Maine' sisters, Aline Benest of Severy and Mildred Lawman of Little Rock, Ark.; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

   She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a baby brother, brother Paul, sister, Lois Clark and son, Ronald John of Winfield.

  Funeral services were held at the Zimmerman Funeral Home on Saturday, June 16 with Marty Talifaerro officiating. Interment was held at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard.

   A memorial has been established with the Eureka Church of Christ. Contributions may be left with Zimmerman Funeral home in Howard who was also in charge of arrangements.

(From the Eureka Herald Nov. 1, 2001)

Everett Harold Crismas 94, died Friday, October 26, 2001, at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka.
He was born January 22, 1907, on a farm northeast of Howard in Elk County, the son of Clinton Everett and Ciphfronia Elnora (Myers) Crismas. He attended rural Elk County schools and graduated from Howard High School on May 21, 1926.
On February 16, 1928, he married Lydia Lucille Richards at Fredonia.  They lived northeast of Howard for many years before moving to a farm east of Severy.  He was employed at the locker plant and the grocery stores in Severy for several years.  He was also employed in the construction of Fall River Dam during the early 1950s.
They owned and operated Midway Grocery in Severy and farmed in the Severy area during this time.  In 1954, they moved to Erie, where they owned and operated Crismas Grocery Store in Erie for 32 years, and retired in 1986.  They have lived in Howard since October 1987 and had recently celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. She preceded him death on March 8, 2001.
He attended the Howard Church of Christ. He was known for growing cane and producing sorghum from his cane crop.
He is survived by his son Richard of Springfield, MO.; three daughters, Shirley Wunderlich of Piedmont, Melba George and Linda Crismas, both of Wichita; a daughter-in-law, Carol Crismas of Chanute; a sister, Sylvia Carson of El Paso, Texas; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, a son, Robert Crismas, who died on February 13, 2001; his parents; five brothers, Austin, LeRoy, Alve, Vernie and Darrell; and a sister Goldia Hinderliter.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Octber 31 at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard with Scott Hawley of the East Point Church of Christ in Wichita officiating. Grandchildren gave eulogies. Interment was held in Grace Lawn Cemetary at Howard.
Memorials have been established with the Howard Chruch of Christ and the American Diabetes Association. Contributions may be left with the funeral home.  The arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.