Peter Calhoun Zolman
M, #160111, b. 18 August 1923, d. 31 July 2018
Family: Elva May Zubler (b. 8 June 1922, d. 15 September 2015)
| Daughter | Barbara K. Zolman |
| Daughter | Mary Ellen Zolman+ |
Biography
Peter Calhoun Zolman was born on 18 August 1923 in Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO; son of Roscoe Adolphus and Mary Elizabeth (Sloss) Zolman. He married
Elva May Zubler daughter of
Jacob Donald Zubler and
Ola May Williams, on 20 February 1943 in Richmond, Ray Co., MO. Peter Calhoun Zolman died on 31 July 2018.
Peter Calhoun Zolman lived in 1965 in Gering, Scotts Bluff Co., NE. He lived in 1981 in Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO.
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Emma Catherine Brown
F, #160121, b. 15 November 1871, d. 21 April 1895
Parents
Biography
Emma Catherine Brown was born on 15 November 1871 in Missouri.
1 She married
John Franklin Moran on 16 November 1892. She died on 21 April 1895 in Kansas
Obituary -- The Democratic Messenger, Eureka, Kansas; Friday, 26 APR 1895, page 1 (Newspapers.com):
For the third time in the past nine months the dark angel, Death, entered our community last Sunday, April 21st, this time claiming for his own, Emma C. Moran, the beloved wife of John F. Moran and the only daughter of L. P. and Mary Brown.
Emma was born in Missouri November 15th, 1871, but soon removed with her parents to Butler county, and thence to this township where last all her life was spent. She was an industrious scholar in school, an obedient, gentle and considerate daughter, a recognized favorite in society, a devoted wife and an earnest, active christian. On November 16, 1892, she became the wife of J. F. Moran and this proved to be a happy though brief union. The deceased leaves an infant son, who has never known a loving mother's care.
The funeral services, conducted by Rev. Hale, of Woodson county, and Rev. George Johns, of Eureka, were held at the Union Schoolhouse at 2 o'clock pm., on Monday and were attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends, after which the remains were interred Greenwood cemetery. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the entire community.
"It is not the tear at this moment shed,
When the cold turf had just been laid o'er her,
That can tell how beloved was the friend that's fled,
Or how deep in our hearts we deplore her.
'Tis the tear through many a long day wept,
'Tis life's whole path overshadowed;
'Tis the one remembrance fondly kept,
When all lighter griefs have faded.
Thus her memory, like some holy light,
Kept alive in our hearts will improve them,
For worth shall look fairer and truth more bright,
When we think how she lived but to love them.
And, as fresher flowers the sod perfume,
Where buried saints are lying,
So our hearts shall borrow a sweet'ning bloom
From the image she left in dying."
A Friend.
She was buried in April 1895 in Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS, Findagrave #10751869.
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Citations
- [S5175] Eureka Twp., Dist. 090, p.273D, Dwelling 136, Family 136, 1880 Federal Census, Greenwood County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 382; FHL #1254382.
Lewis Henry Brown
M, #160122, b. 29 June 1874, d. 30 March 1953
Parents
Biography
Lewis Henry Brown was born on 29 June 1874 in Butler Co., KS.
1 He married
Clara Wheeler on 1 March 1898 in the home of the bride's parents, Fall River Twp., Greenwood Co., KS,
; ceremony by Rev. George Johns. The Eureka Herald, Eureka, Kansas; 4 MAR 1898 (It's All Relative family tree genealogy prepared by KarenBickert, online at Ancestry.com).
He died on 30 March 1953 in Eureka Hospital, Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS.
He was buried in 1953 in Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS, Findagrave #21428232.
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Citations
- [S5175] Eureka Twp., Dist. 090, p.273D, Dwelling 136, Family 136, 1880 Federal Census, Greenwood County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 382; FHL #1254382.
Clara Wheeler
F, #160123, b. October 1874, d. 10 December 1931
Biography
Clara Wheeler was born in October 1874; daughter of Milton M. and Mary Jane (Robinson) Wheeler. She married
Lewis Henry Brown son of
Levi Perry Brown and
Mary "Polly" Mosher, on 1 March 1898 in the home of the bride's parents, Fall River Twp., Greenwood Co., KS,
; ceremony by Rev. George Johns. The Eureka Herald, Eureka, Kansas; 4 MAR 1898 (It's All Relative family tree genealogy prepared by KarenBickert, online at Ancestry.com).
Clara Wheeler died on 10 December 1931
Obituary -- The Hamilton Herald, The Neal News Edition, Madison, Greenwood, Kansas; Wednesday, 30 DEC 1931, page 1 (Newspapers.com):
HAMILTON NEWS
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OBITUARY
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Clara Wheeler was born in Twin Grove Township, Greenwood County, Kansas, October 27, 1873, departing this life at Eureka, Kansas, December 10, aged 58 years, 1 month, and 13 days.
The early part of her life was spent on the family homestead near Climax, Kansas, where she grew to womanhood.
On March 1st, 1898, she was united in marriage to Louis H. Brown, of Eureka, Kansas. To this union two children were born, Milton F., of Virgil, Kansas, and Ernest M., of Hamilton, Kansas. Besides these two sons, she leaves to mourn her loss her mother, Mary J. Wheeler; one brother, Fred T. Wheeler; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Burke, Miss Laura Wheeler, of Eureka, Kansas, and Mrs. Hattie Gibson, of Piedmont, and two granddaughters.
At an early age she was united with the Spring Valley Baptist church, of which she remained a loyal member until her removal to Hamilton, Kansas, where she joined the Methodist Episcopal church, and remained a loyal member and willing worker until the time when the Great Master called her home.
She was buried in 1931 in Janesville Cemetery, Hamilton, Greenwood Co., KS, Findagrave #29300777.
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Milton Forrest Brown
M, #160124, b. 17 November 1898, d. October 1973
Parents
Biography
Milton Forrest Brown was born on 17 November 1898 in Greenwood Co., KS. He married
Jeannett Bell Brown on 8 May 1921 in the home of the bride's parents, Hamilton Twp., Greenwood Co., KS; ceremony by Rev. C. C. Brannon. He died in October 1973 in Hamilton, Greenwood Co., KS,
Obituary – The Eureka Herald, Eureka, Kansas; Thursday, 1 NOV 1973, page 4 (Newspapers.com):
Milton F. Brown
Milton F. Brown, Hamilton, died Thursday evening, October 25, in Greenwood County Hospital at Eureka.
The son of Louis and Clara Brown, he was born November 27, 1898 in Eureka and was a lifelong resident of the Hamilton and Virgil areas. He was a retired oilfield worker and a member of the Hamilton Baptist Church.
On May 8, 1921 he was united in marriage to Jeanette Brown in Hamilton. She preceded him in death January 22, 1970. He was married November 13, 1970 to Anna Gibson in Brighton, Colo.
Survivors include his widow of the home; two sons, Lawrence of El Dorado and Weslie (sic) of Pratt; a daughter, Mrs. Earl (Bernice) Wait of Bay City, Tex.; a brother, Earnest Brown of Stilwater (sic), Okla.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 29, at 2:30 p.m. in the Hamilton Baptist Church. Rev. Howard E. Gilham, pastor of the church, officiated. Interment was in Janesville Cemetery, Hamilton. Sexton Perrill Funeral Home of Madison was in charge.
The family requests contributions be made to the American Heart Association.
He was buried in 1973 in Janesville Cemetery, Hamilton, Greenwood Co., KS, Findagrave #29300831.
Occupation: Oilfield worker.
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Jeannett Bell Brown
F, #160125, b. 14 August 1897, d. 22 January 1970
Biography
Jeannett Bell Brown was born on 14 August 1897 in Pottawatomie Co., KS; daughter of John Thomas and Mary Cameron (Enzor) Brown. She married
Milton Forrest Brown son of
Lewis Henry Brown and
Clara Wheeler, on 8 May 1921 in the home of the bride's parents, Hamilton Twp., Greenwood Co., KS; ceremony by Rev. C. C. Brannon. Jeannett Bell Brown died on 22 January 1970 in Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS.
She was buried in January 1970 in Janesville Cemetery, Hamilton, Greenwood Co., KS, Findagrave #29300845.
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Bernice Elizabeth "Bunny" Brown
F, #160126, b. 23 November 1922, d. 22 February 2013
Parents
Biography
Bernice Elizabeth "Bunny" Brown was born on 23 November 1922 in Virgil, Greenwood Co., KS. She married
Earl Robert "Junior" Wait, Jr., on 6 April 1940 in Salina, Saline Co., KS. She died on 22 February 2013 in Pratt, Pratt Co., KS,
Obituary (Findagrave.com):
Bernice Elizabeth "Bunny" Wait, 90, died Feb. 22, 2013, at Pratt Rehabilitation and Residence Center.
She was born Nov. 23, 1922, at Virgil, the daughter of Milton F. and Jeannette Bell Brown. She was a homemaker, an avid bowler, gardener and animal activist. She attended First Assembly of God, Pratt.
On April 6, 1940, she married Earl Wait Jr. at Salina. He died April 11, 1993.
Survivors include two sons, Earl R., Tyler, Texas, and Darrell Lee, San Antonio, Texas; two daughters, Connie Bruce and Marcha Thomas, both of Pratt; two brothers, Leslie M. Brown, Pratt, and Lawrence D. Brown, Eureka; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at First Assembly of God Church, Pratt, with Pastor Billy Simar officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood County Cemetery, Eureka.
She was buried in February 2013 in Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS, Findagrave #106296281.
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Lawrence Dwight Brown
M, #160127, b. 2 February 1935, d. 8 January 2015
Parents
Family: Patricia Sue Poe (b. 7 March 1940, d. 22 January 2019)
| Son | Michael DeWayne Brown |
| Son | Larry D. Brown |
| Son | Clifford Milton Brown (b. 20 August 1961, d. 26 February 2003) |
| Daughter | Stacy Lynn Brown |
Biography
Lawrence Dwight Brown was born on 2 February 1935 in Virgil, Greenwood Co., KS. He married
Patricia Sue Poe in 1957. He and
Patricia Sue Poe were divorced before June 1994. He died on 8 January 2015 in Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Lawrence Dwight "Poke" Brown, 79, of Eureka, died Thursday, January 8, 2015, at his home in Eureka.
He was born on February 2, 1935, in Virgil, the son of Milton Forrest and Jeanette Bell (Brown) Brown. He was raised in Hamilton and graduated from Hamilton High School.
He was united in marriage to Patty Sue Poe in 1957, and had four children whom were raised in East El Dorado. This marriage later ended in divorce.
He worked for the United Cementing in El Dorado several years, and later worked for Kansas Gas and Electric Company in El Dorado. He also owned his insulation company, which was named the Triple B Insulation after his three sons. Later the family returned to the Eureka area. After his retirement, he owned his own semi-truck and leased out to Frank Bills Trucking.
On July 24, 2003, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Ruth Keene in Laramie, Wyoming. They made their home on the family land near Eureka.
He was a member of the Hamilton Baptist Church and Climax Masonic Lodge #411.
He is survived by his wife, of the home; three children, Larry D. Brown of Rosalia; Stacey Lynn Brown of Goddard; and Michael Dewayne Brown of Bristow, VA; two step-children, Lutrecia Callier of Iola; and Kris Callier of Haysville; eight grandchildren, six step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sixteen step-great-grand-children; and one brother, Les Brown of Pratt.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Clifford Brown; and sister, Bernice Waite.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 12, at Koup Family Funeral Home in Eureka with Pastor John Craighead of Jefferson Street Baptist Church officiating. Interment followed at Janesville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to Climax Masonic Lodge 3411. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045, which was in charge of service arrangements.
He was buried in January 2015 in Janesville Cemetery, Hamilton, Greenwood Co., KS, Findagrave #203348098.
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Patricia Sue Poe
F, #160128, b. 7 March 1940, d. 22 January 2019
Biography
Patricia Sue Poe was born on 7 March 1940 in El Dorado, Butler Co., KS. She married
Lawrence Dwight Brown son of
Milton Forrest Brown and
Jeannett Bell Brown, in 1957. Patricia Sue Poe and
Lawrence Dwight Brown were divorced before June 1994. She died on 22 January 2019 in Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Patty Sue Brown-Wright, 78, passed away on Jan. 22, 2019
Patty Sue (Poe) Brown-Wright, 78, of Eureka, died on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 at Greenwood County Hospital.
She was born on March 7, 1940, in El Dorado, the daughter of Roy Thomas and Nellie M. (Page) Poe. She was raised in El Dorado and graduated from local schools. In 1958, Patty was united in marriage to Lawrence Dwight “LD” Brown in El Dorado. To this union, four children were born. They made their home in El Dorado and later Leon. They retired to rural Eureka. This marriage later ended in divorce. Patty later moved into the city of Eureka.
On June 4, 1994, Patty was united in marriage to Stephen “Kelly” Wright in Eureka. Kelly preceded her in death on March 6, 2003.
She is survived by : her children, Larry D. Brown of Rosalia, Stacey Lynn Brown of Goddard, and Michael DeWayne Brown of Bristow, Va.; three step-children, Nicholas Wright of Emporia, James Robert Wright, and Sarah Dawn Marie McDonald of Athens, Texas; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Clifford; and one grandson, Jeremy.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Eureka with Pastor Dan Buck officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045, which is overseeing arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family online at koupfunerals.com.
She was buried in January 2019 in Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS, Findagrave #196494358.
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Clifford Milton Brown
M, #160129, b. 20 August 1961, d. 26 February 2003
Parents
Biography
Clifford Milton Brown was born on 20 August 1961 in El Dorado, Butler Co., KS. He died on 26 February 2003 in Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS,
Obituary -- (via Findagrave.com):
Clifford M. Brown, 41, aircraft mechanic, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Janesville Cemetery, Hamilton.
Survivors: wife, Melinda; son, Derek; daughter, Lindsey Brown all of Cushing, Okla.; parents, Patty and Stephen Wright and L. D. and Carolyn Brown all of Eureka; brothers, Michael of Mechanicsville, Va., Larry of Rose Hill, Kris Callier of Haysville; sisters, Stacy MacMurray of Wichita, Janet Brown of El Dorado, Lutrecia Callier of Chanute; grandmothers, Anna Brown of Moline, Nellie Whisler of El Dorado.
Memorial established with Hamilton Baptist Church. Koup Family Funeral Home. (Taken from The Wichita Eagle, Eureka heading.)
He was buried in February 2003 in Janesville Cemetery, Hamilton, Greenwood Co., KS, Findagrave #7646942.
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Earl Robert "Junior" Wait, Jr.
M, #160133, b. 15 June 1922, d. 11 April 1993
Biography
Earl Robert "Junior" Wait, Jr., was born on 15 June 1922 in Greenwood Co. (probably), KS; son of Earl Robert and Edna Alice (Hanes) Wait, Sr. He married
Bernice Elizabeth "Bunny" Brown daughter of
Milton Forrest Brown and
Jeannett Bell Brown, on 6 April 1940 in Salina, Saline Co., KS. Earl Robert "Junior" Wait, Jr., died on 11 April 1993.
He was buried in April 1993 in Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS, Findagrave #96301480.
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Connie Jeannette Wait
F, #160135, b. 6 January 1949, d. 22 May 2013
Parents
Biography
Connie Jeannette Wait was born on 6 January 1949 in Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS. She married Charles Starr Bruce on 12 December 1969 in Sacramento Co., CA; the Texas divorce record shows the marriage was 22 JAN 1968, but no record of that has been found. The divorce record also indicates there was one minor child. However, the obituary of Charles' mother, Mary Ann (Starr) Bruce, lists her three children and all of her grandchildren by name, and does not list any children for Charles. Clearly there are additional relevant facts that are not publicly available at this time. DLB 2025. She and Charles Starr Bruce were divorced on 16 December 1970 in Dallas Co., TX. She died on 22 May 2013 in Pratt, Pratt Co., KS.
She was buried in May 2013 in Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS, Findagrave #111631535.
Connie Jeannette Wait lived in 2013 in Pratt, Pratt Co., KS.
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Marcha Kay Wait
F, #160138, b. 13 September 1940, d. 23 January 2022
Parents
Family: Robert L. Mitchell (b. 1 May 1938, d. 18 December 1986)
| Son | Robert Mitchell |
| Son | William Mitchell |
| Son | Tommy Mitchell |
| Daughter | Misti Mitchell |
| Daughter | Donna Sue Mitchell+ (b. 8 March 1958, d. 26 February 2004) |
| Daughter | Dianne Kay Mitchell |
| Daughter | Debbie Marie Mitchell+ (b. 28 August 1960, d. 3 September 2012) |
| Son | Earl Gordon Mitchell |
Biography
Marcha Kay Wait was born on 13 September 1940 in Virgil, Greenwood Co., KS. She died on 23 January 2022 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Marcha Kay Thomas, age 81, of Pratt, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Marcha was born on September 13, 1940 in Virgil, Kansas to Earl and Bernice (Brown) Wait. Marcha loved her family very much. One of her greatest accomplishments in life was raising her children and getting to see her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She tragically lost the love of her life, William "Bill" Thomas, on September 22, 1995 after 18 years of marriage. Marcha spent her time focusing on various passions in life. She really enjoyed gambling, playing bingo, and spending time at the casino. She was often seen with a cup of coffee in her hand, as she drank several pots of coffee every day. She loved to grow flowers in her garden, and helped her kids take care of their plants as they would often die without Marcha's tender loving care. Marcha also absolutely loved her job as a school bus driver at the Bus Barn. She enjoyed driving the kids and getting to know them. Marcha was a very loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed.
Marcha is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Bernice (Brown) Wait; husband of 18 years, William "Bill" Thomas; children, Donna Orsak, Debbie Culver, and Michael and Patrick; and sister, Connie Bruce.
Marcha is survived by her children, Dianne Thomas, Robert (Carol) Mitchell, William (Connie) Mitchell, Earl Gordon (Sandy Lakin) Mitchell, Tommy Mitchell, and Misti (Dave) Marshall; 26 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; siblings, Darrel (Fredy) Wait and Earl Robert (Beverly) Wait; cherished fur-babies, Peaches and Frank; and several cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 5-7pm at Carlson Colonial Funeral Home. A funeral service will take place on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 2pm, also at Carlson Colonial Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Sunset Lawns Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Marcha's name can be made to Beauties and Beasts.
She was buried in January 2022 in Sunset Lawns Cemetery, El Dorado, Butler Co., KS, Findagrave #236758750.
Marcha Kay Wait lived in 2013 in Pratt, Pratt Co., KS.
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William Thomas
M, #160139, d. 22 September 1995
Biography
William Thomas died on 22 September 1995.
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Robert L. Mitchell
M, #160140, b. 1 May 1938, d. 18 December 1986
Family: Marcha Kay Wait (b. 13 September 1940, d. 23 January 2022)
| Son | Robert Mitchell |
| Son | William Mitchell |
| Son | Tommy Mitchell |
| Daughter | Misti Mitchell |
| Daughter | Donna Sue Mitchell+ (b. 8 March 1958, d. 26 February 2004) |
| Daughter | Dianne Kay Mitchell |
| Daughter | Debbie Marie Mitchell+ (b. 28 August 1960, d. 3 September 2012) |
| Son | Earl Gordon Mitchell |
Biography
Robert L. Mitchell was born on 1 May 1938. He died on 18 December 1986.
He was buried in December 1986 in Sunset Lawns Cemetery, El Dorado, Butler Co., KS, Findagrave.com #119838166.
Robert L. Mitchell began military service U.S. Air Force service.
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