Clark Heald

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 5657275
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• Residence: 1832, Birmingham Corners, Herkimer County, New York, United States; (Brantingham)
• Residence: 1856, Delaware County, Iowa, United States
• Residence: 1871, Kossuth County, Iowa, United States
• Residence: 1872, Waubaunsee County, Kansas, United States
• Residence: 1874, Grant Twp, Ottawa County, Iowa, United States; Section 10 and 11

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Clark Heald, who died at his home in Grant Township, Ottawa County Kansas, September 27, 1900, aged 70 years, 7 months, 15 days, was born in Belleville, Jefferson County, New York, February 12, 1830. When two years of age, he came with his parents to Brantingham (Burmingham), Erie County, Ohio. In 1856, he moved to Delaware County, Iowa.
During the War of the Rebellion, he was a member of Co., A, 7th Regt. Iowa Vo. Cavalry and was mustered out of service October 26, 1865, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
In 1866, he was united in marriage to Catharine Gilmour, in Kossuth County, Iowa. To this union seven sons and three daughters were born, of whom five sons and three daughters are still living.
In 1871, he moved to Kossuth County, Iowa, and in 1872, to Wabaunsee County, Kansas. In 1874, he moved to Grant Twsp., Ottawa County, where he resided continously until his death.
Clark was the second of seven sons, two of whom survive him, Alonzo K. and Amos S. both residing in Iowa.
For more than fifty years the writer of this was intimately and closely associated with him, and known him to have been a loving son, kind brother, faithful husband, dutiful parent, honest and upright neighbor and a firm friend. His home and it's agreeable associations and his love for his relatives were in themselves a pleasant world to him.
Thus has passed away another of our early settlers. He lived more than 26 years in the county, a man genial and courteous in his intercourse with his fellowmen, honest and upright in his character, kind and affectionate to his family, and a friend to all.
He leaves a noble, loving wife, eight children, two brothers and many other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
The remains were laid to rest in Highland Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Clark married Catherine "Kate" Gilmour on 25 Sep 1866 in Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa, United States. Catherine (daughter of Arthur J. Gilmour and Mary Catherine Miller) was born on 16 Mar 1846 in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States; died on 19 Oct 1930 in Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 12304484
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• Residence-Occupant: 1871, Kossuth County, Iowa, United States
• Residence-Occupant: 1872, Waubaunsee County, Kansas, United States
• Residence-Occupant: 1874, Grant Twp, Ottawa County, Iowa, United States; Section 10 and 11

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Mary Elizabeth Comfort, daughter of Clark and Catharine Gilmour Heald, was born in Delaware County, Iowa December 5, 1867 and departed this life at the Clay Center Hospital at 2 P.M., September 4, 1930, aged 62 years, 9 months.
They moved to Waubaunsee County, Kansas in 1872. In 1874, they came to Ottawa County, homesteading section 10, Grant Township and later settling on section 11, where Mary spent her girlhood with the exception of a short time spent in Minneapolis with her grandmother Heald while she attended school.
She was united in marriage with Arthur Comfort, January 1, 1894. To this union was born 5 children, Bessie (Mrs. John Beals) of Oak Hill, Clark H. who passed away at the age of 2 years, Ralph who lived only a few days, Lura of the home, and Harold H. of Lamar. Mr. and Mrs. Comfort lived on the same farm for nearly 34 years and are well known and respected in the community where Mrs. Comfort has been actively interested in the work of the Mt. Liberty Church which she joined December 31, 1922. She has ever been a lover of her home and had the rare faculty of putting first things first. Of late she has been very solicitous of her mother who has been in very feeble health.
Funeral services were held at Mt. Liberty Church.

Family/Spouse: Arthur Rufus Comfort. Arthur (son of James Hartis Comfort and Sarah Jane Benedict) was born on 21 May 1871 in West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa, United States; died on 12 Feb 1955 in Kansas, United States; was buried in Mount Liberty Church Cemetery, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 6584593
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• Residence-Occupant: 1871, Kossuth County, Iowa, United States
• Residence-Occupant: 1872, Waubaunsee County, Kansas, United States
• Residence-Occupant: 1874, Grant Twp, Ottawa County, Iowa, United States; Section 10 and 11

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 5657300
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• Residence-Occupant: 1874, Grant Twp, Ottawa County, Iowa, United States; Section 10 and 11

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Frances Isabelle Heald, daughter of Clark and Catherine Gilmour Heald, was born near Wells Nov. 2, 1876 and departed this life Dec. 28, 1960 in Asbury hospital, Salina, Kansas, at the age of eighty-four years.

In October, 1896, she was united in marriage to Winfred Gerald Comfort and began housekeeping on a farm northeast of Wells. To this union were born eight children, six boys and two girls.

She loved farm life and derived much joy from her garden and flowers. She was truly a daughter of the soil.

She will be remembered by her family as a devoted mother and to all who knew her as a kind friend and neighbor.

Family/Spouse: Wilfred Gerald Comfort. Wilfred (son of James Hartis Comfort and Sarah Jane Benedict) was born on 17 Jul 1865; died on 9 Nov 1940; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Inis A.. Inis was born on 11 Dec 1884; died on 28 Jan 1976; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 12304974
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Clark Gilmour Heald, son of Clark and Catherine Gilmour Heald, was born near Wells, Kansas, February 25, 1884, and died of a heart attack at his home in the Sunnyside district, October 5, 1946. He was 62 years, 7 months and 10 days old at the time of his death, having spent his entire life in the same school district.

He was united in marriage to Zella Lewis of Newton, on Nov. 27, 1907. To this union were born six sons, five of whom survive him, John Gilmour having died June 13, 1920, at the age of two years.

Burial was in the Mr. Liberty cemetery near Oak Hill.

Mr. Heald was devoted to his home, and was most contented with his family at his own fireside. His neighbors could always depend on his help in time of need. He gave much of his time for the benefit of his community, holding township offices, doing Farm Bureau work, and busing himself with other activities for the benefit of his community. Each of the five sons was graduated from Sunnyside school District No 45, the same school their father attended, and where Zella Lewis taught before her marriage to Mr. Heald.

Family/Spouse: Zella Hall Lewis. Zella was born on 29 Apr 1883 in Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, United States; died on 2 Jun 1983 in Salina, Saline County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Mount Liberty Church Cemetery, Oak Hill, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 5657307
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Family/Spouse: James Yonally. James was born on 22 Jan 1882 in Vine Creek, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; died on 7 Aug 1936 in Wells, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Edith Violet Brown. Edith (daughter of Clarence Elwood Brown and Bertha Emily Comfort) was born on 10 Jul 1891 in Wells, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; died on 27 Dec 1967 in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: John Woodruff Beals. John was born on 8 Jun 1892; died on 14 Sep 1983; was buried in Bennington Cemetery, Bennington, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lura Comfort, daughter of Arthur and Mary Comfort, was born October 13, 1901 near Wells, Kansas, and died Friday afternoon in Asbury Hospital in Salina. She lived all her life in Ottawa county.
She attended Wide Range grade school and Minneapolis High School where she received her certificate to teach elementary education. She taught her home school.
Lura was happy in her Sunday school teaching the 4-L class of senior high youth. She was a member of the Mount Liberty United Methodist Church and the Flower Circle which her mother organized.
She moved to Wells and Minneapolis in her later years, living in homes and caring for elderly people.
Interment was in Mt Liberty cemetery.

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He was married June 7, 1926, to Genevieve Condray at Clay Center, KS. He was a farmer and stockman, farming northeast of Wells until moving to Miltonvale in 1958. They owned and operated Comfort's Cafe in Miltonvale for three years and he later drove a bus for the Miltonvale Schools. They moved to Minneapolis in 1982. He was a member of the United Methodist Church at Wells and the Golden Wheel Senior Center, Minneapolis. He was a former member of the Lions Club, Saddle Club and Senior Center at Miltonvale. They had one son and one daughter, seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Harold married Nellie Genevieve "Neva" Condray on 7 Jun 1926 in Clay Center, Kansas, United States. Nellie was born on 8 Oct 1906 in Jetmore, Kansas, United States; died on 29 Jul 2004 in Salina, Saline County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Bennington Cemetery, Bennington, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Levi Lawrence Comfort was born March 5, 1897 on a farm northeast of Wells, Kansas to Winfred G. and Isabell Heald Comfort. He spent his early life farming in the Wells area.

He served in the U.S. Army in World War I. After his discharge in 1918 he went into business for himself.

On April 13, 1924 he was married to M. Opal Plunkett at Bethany church in Ottawa county and they established their home in Wells, Kansas. Discontinuing his truck business, he became a road patrolman and continued in that capacity until his retirement in 1962.

Levi was a member of World War I Barricks 3059 holding offices at both state and local levels, American Legion Post 100 in Minneapolis, and was an active worker for the Methodist church of Wells.
He died June 17, 1973 at the Ottawa County Hospital.

Family/Spouse: M. Opal Plunkett. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Avis Estella Hanes. Avis was born on 12 Apr 1913; died on 10 Jan 1997; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dorothea P. Arbuthnot. Dorothea was born on 12 Jun 1905; died on 19 Oct 1971; was buried in Bennington Cemetery, Bennington, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Edith Violet Lyne was born Oct. 3, 1909 at Wells, Kansas to W. F. and Frances Isabel Comfort. She departed this life March 10, 1984. She graduated from Minneapolis High School and taught school in the Verdi and Niles area.

Edith was united in marriage to George H. Lyne of Oak Hill on April 22, 1931 at Minneapolis. They lived on a farm near Oak Hill.

She lived a full life as farm wife, mother and grandmother. Her loving and thoughtful ways touched the hearts of those who knew her.

Memorial service was held in Mt. Liberty United Methodist Church following a graveside service Tuesday, March 13. Burial was in Mt. Liberty Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: George Henry Lyne. George was born on 5 Feb 1906 in Oak Hill, Clay County, Kansas, United States; died on 17 Aug 1992 in Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Mount Liberty Church Cemetery, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Milton Henry Coffman. Milton was born on 2 Dec 1910; died on 20 Jul 2002; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Delphos Republican

Ford L. Comfort, the son of W. G. and Isabelle Heald Comfort was born on November 7, 1916 on a farm north of Wells. He passed away on Saturday, July 31, 1999, at his home in Minneapolis, having reached the age of 82 years.

Ford served in the United States Army during World War II as a Tech Sergeant in Battery A, 500th Armored Artillery Battalion. He fought through south France into south Germany from November 1944 to May 1945. After leaving the Army, Ford farmed near Wells, drove a tanker truck and was a milk inspector. He was united in marriage to Ethel V. Allison on February 5, 1956. They owned and operated Economy Clearners in Minneapolis. She preceded him in death on November 23, 1988.

Survivors include a sister, Edna Coffman of Minneapolis. He was also preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.

The funeral was August 4, at the Free Methodist Church with Rev. Tim Hullett officiating. Organists were Phyllis Atkinson and Melba Bruce with Charles Atkinson singing. Pallbearers were Dwain Galgerud, Marty Amos, Warren Harder, Charles Atkinson, Dwayne Belvill and Jim Bruce. Burial was in Hall Cemetery, Delphos. Shields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Family/Spouse: Ethel Violet Allison. Ethel was born on 27 Nov 1914 in United States; died on 23 Nov 1988 in Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Hall Cemetery, Delphos, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Clark L. Heald, 72, a former resident of the Wells community, passed away Sunday, July 19, 1981 at the Veterans Administration Center, Boise, Idaho.

He was born Nov. 28, 1908 at Wells, the son of Clark G. Heald and Zella Lewis Heald. He grew up at Wells and received his education there. He moved to Union, Oregon in 1939.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in the Pacific theater. He later lived in Baker, Oregon, and served as an accountant for Baker County.

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 6584427
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Gilbert Eugene Heald, third son of Clark G. and Zella (Lewis) Heald was born near Wells, Kansas, April 3, 1916, and passed away December 19, 1968 in the Ottawa County Hospital in Minneapolis, Kansas.

He served four years in World War II, receiving a medical discharge after losing a leg in combat in France. He returned to the farm and his parents in 1945.

In 1954 he moved with his mother to Minneapolis where he spent the rest of his life, working at his chosen occupation of farming.

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Little boy Killed

The two year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Clark Heald, who live in the Lamar neighborhood, was kicked in the abdomen by a horse last Saturday. The little boy was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital at Concordia and an examination showed that the intestines had been ruptured. An operation was performed but the boy died Sunday night.

John Gilmour Heald was born Jan. 21, 1918, and was called to his heavenly home, June 13, 1920, aged two years, four months and twenty-three days. He was the youngest son of Clark G. and Zella Lewis Heald.

Besides the parents, he leaves three brothers, Clark L., Donald W. and Gilbert E. Heald, aged respectively, 11, 7 and 4 years; two grandparents and many other relatives to mourn his loss.

Funeral services were held at Mt. Liberty church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Hill, and interment was made in the cemetery at that place. We shall miss him, Oh, so much! But we know that he is safe with Jesus.

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Robert Bruce Heald, 95, Minneapolis, died April 28, 2017 of old age. He is survived by children, Carol, Kenton (Catherine), Edward (Sheryl), Scott (Tina), and Brad. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Zella; all siblings, Clark, Donald, Gilbert, John, and Ray; and Bruce's son, Alan. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one niece and nephew.

Bruce farmed with his family, in the Grant Township north of Wells. He served in the United States Army in Europe during WWII, arriving in France via Omaha Beach after the initial landings. Bruce was united in marriage to Shirley Marrs. Eventually, they sold the family farm and moved to Colorado where Bruce became a skilled carpenter and sub-contractor. The marriage ended and Bruce returned to Ottawa County later in life and built a home in Minneapolis.

In semi-retirement, Bruce completed projects for the Ottawa County Historical Museum and performed other volunteer work. He had many friends, family, loved ones, and acquaintances that will miss him.

A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis, on Saturday, June 3 at 11:00 A.M. Private inurnment will be in Highland Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Ottawa County Historical Museum or Hospice of Salina.

Wilson Funeral Home

Family/Spouse: Shirley Marrs. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ray Emerson Heald was born May 18, 1924, in Wells, the sixth son of Clark and Zella (Lewis) Heald. He died August 10, 2010.

Ray attended school in Wells and graduated from Minneapolis High School in 1944. He served with a medical detachment in the 38th Division in the Philippines during World War II .

After his military service, he graduated from Brown-Mackie Business School and started working at School Specialty Supply in Salina whe he was a purchasing agent and secretary. He retired as Vice President of the company in 1986 after 39 years.

Ray was active in the First Christian Church, serving on the board and as a trustee. He was a Past President of Salina Noon Optimist Club and a member of the Salina Chamber of Commerce. He was an active member of the Elks Club, Flywheels, Smoky Valley Genealogical Society, VFW Post 1432 and American Legion Post.

He was preceded in death by a son, John Michael "Mike" Heald; and a granddaughter, Micala Jean Jones. Survivors included his wife, Carolyn Fenton Heald; a son, Ron Heald; a daughter, Kathi Jones; four grandsons, Aric Delaney, Jamie Delaney, Shaun Heald and Nicholas Heald.

Family/Spouse: Carolyn Fenton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Joel Walter Luther. Joel was born on 1 Jul 1895 in Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois, United States; died on 3 Mar 1986 in Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James Arthur Yonally, son of James and Alice Jane Heald Yonally, was born at Longford, Kansas October 21, 1912 and died at his home near Miltonvale Friday morning, March 7, 1980. Death came without a prolonged illness and without a struggle as he passed away in his sleep.

The greater part of his childhood ws spent in the Longford and Wells communities.

On April 14, 1935 he was united in marriage to Vivian Payne at Salina, Kansas. To this union three daughters were born. Art and Vivian spent the first few years of their married life in the Wells community and later moved to a location near Miltonvale.

He enjoyed softball most of his life. When his daughters were small he enjoyed playing with them and under his direction they became involved with him in his favorite sport. He found great delight in coaching the girls softball teams at Wells and Oakhill. Art was a kind husband and a good neighbor.
He was a member of the Spirtualist Church at Wells. Burial was in the Oakland Union cemetary near Miltonvale.

James married Vivian Payne on 14 Apr 1935 in Salina, Saline County, Kansas, United States. Vivian was born on 10 Mar 1920 in Wells, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; died on 5 Feb 2010 in Oxford, Summer County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Oakland Union Cemetery, Miltonvale, Cloud County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Forest Peter Hanes. Forest was born on 24 Jul 1907 in Wells, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; died on 25 Nov 1977 in Wells, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lola Ilene Yonally, daughter of James and Alice Jane Yonally, was born Feb 6, 1918 on a farm near Longford, Kansas and passed away May 13, 1988 at St. John's Hospital in Salina at the age of 70 years.

The years of her childhood were spent in the Longford and Wells communities. On July 6, 1937, Lola was united in marriage to Henry J. Bartlett at Salina.

Hank and Lola spent the early years of their married life in the Longford, Delphos and Manchester communities. In 1953 they moved to a farm near Wells. After spending 33 years on the farm, they moved to Minneapolis three years ago. In July of 1987 Hank and Lola celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Lola was a member of the Presbyterian Church and United Presbyterian Women. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge and the G. T. Club.

Lola married Henry James Bartlett on 6 Jul 1937 in Salina, Saline County, Kansas, United States. Henry was born on 15 Dec 1914 in Wakefield, Clay County, Kansas, United States; died on 18 Oct 1988 in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Ethel Marie (Yonally) Wilson, age 76, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 2, 2001, in the Emergency Room at Aultman Hospital.

Born at Wells, Kansas, she was a retired bookkeeper at Canton Electronic Center and most recently Sandy's Landscaping.

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert K. Wilson, in 2000; parents, James and Alice Heald Yonally; two brothers, Art and Tom Yonally; three sisters, Viola Luther, Myrtle Hanes and Lola Bartlett. 2 daughters and 1 son and 1 brother survive her.

Family/Spouse: Robert K. Wilson. Robert was born on 25 Nov 1914 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, United States; died on 15 May 2000 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton, Stark County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 13160691
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Roy Oliver Yonally, son of Jim and Alice Heald Yonally, was born April 13, 1927, three and one-half miles north of Wells, KS. He passed away January 22, 2006, at the Ottawa County Health Center in Minneapolis, KS, at the age of 78.

Roy attended school at Wells. As a teenager he began his life-long love as a cowboy working for various ranchers and farmers in the Wells, Delphos, Vine Creek and Miltonvale communities.

While in Miltonvale, the Kabin Cafe became Roy's frequent noontime stop after meeting a pretty waitress, Bessie Nemnich. They were united in marriage on March 33, 1953, in Miltonvale and spent 50 years together.

One of Roy's pastimes was playing softball on community teams. Best known in the Miltonvale area as "Spike", Roy's former teammates always remarked on his speedy base-running. Roy had a great love for music, singing old western cowboy songs and listening to country music throughout his life. He also was part of a quartet for several years that performed in the community. Roy was a member of the Christian Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent and deacon.

As a farmer/stockman, Roy specialized in Angus cattle and was well-known for his quality Angus bulls. He was always a cowboy at heart with a passion for horses, breaking and training them for himself as well as for others.

Roy was a devoted husband, dad, graddad, and great papa. He enjoyed his grandkids and was a big part of their young lives. As they grew older, he eagerly supported their school and sport activities, rarely missing a ball game.

Roy's love for his family was extended to his brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Throughout his lifetime, there were numerous family dinners where he enjoyed pie, homemade ice cream, playing ball, and entertaining the family with yodeling and songs. Roy's humorous line, "Glad you got to see me," and other witty remarks, along with his friendly smile, will be remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at F. C. Hill Memorial Wesleyan Church

Family/Spouse: Bessie Maxine Nemnich. Bessie was born on 29 Aug 1925 in Miltonvale Cemetery, Miltonvale, Cloud County, Kansas, United States; died on 14 Mar 2003 in Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Miltonvale Cemetery, Miltonvale, Cloud County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Norline E. Heald Hanes, daughter of Vernon and Edith Brown Heald, was born August 2, 1916 on a farm northeast of Wells. She passed away April 4, 2003 at the Rossville Valley Manor Nursing Home in Rossville, at the age of 86 years.

Norline was united in marriage to Wendell "Swede" Hanes on December 9, 1935 in Minneapolis. Most of her life was spent in the Wells area until moving to Bennington in 1981 and to Topeka in 1992. She was a homemaker. She also worked at Copeman's Store in Wells and cleaned and served lunches at the Wells School. She was a member of the Wells Sunset Spiritualist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Pete and wife Paula of Overbrook and Bob and wife Diane of Rossville; a sister, June Robinson, St. Joseph, Missouri; four grandchildren, Jeff and Ashley Hanes, Tiffany Hanes and Kristin Garcia; two step-grandchildren, Trent and Kiri Krause and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1985, a sister, Jean Meier, and an infant brother, Clarence Brown.

A graveside service and inurnment were held April 8 at Highland Cemetery in Minneapolis.
--information provided by Diana Douglas

Family/Spouse: Wendall "Swede" Hanes. Wendall (son of Peter Brough Hanes and Edith "Estella" Comfort) was born on 6 Aug 1910 in Wells, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; died on 29 Mar 1985 in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Beal
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Family/Spouse: Gray. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 65549755
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Plot: Section 3, Lot 297

Salina Journal Sunday, March 7, 1982
HAROLD T. COMFORT

DELPHOS - The funeral for Harold Thayne "Buck" Comfort, 54, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Delphos Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Sharon Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Delphos Cemetery.

Mr. Comfort died Saturday at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born July 22, 1927, near Oak Hill in Ottawa County.

Mr. Comfort, a truck driver, was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was a former Delphos City councilman. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Lillian, Delphos; two sons, Bill, Littleton, Colo., and Rick, Downs; one daughter, Mrs. Linda Vaughn, 938 Lewis, Salina; one sister, Mrs. Shirley Cooper, Wells; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Comfort, Miltonvale, and five grandchildren.

Friends may call Monday at Phelps Funeral Home, Miltonvale.

Harold married Lillian Emma Rose Demars on 22 Jul 1950 in St. Peter's Rectory, Delphos, Kansas, United States. Lillian was born on 3 Dec 1930 in Aurora, Cloud County, Kansas, United States; died on 21 Dec 2015 in Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Delphos Cemetery, Delphos, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 121483769
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Wilson Family Funeral Home -

Shirley J. Cooper, 84, Minneapolis, passed away December 7, 2013 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. She was born December 1, 1929 on a farm south of Miltonvale to Harold and Neva (Condray) Comfort.

Shirley attended Miltonvale schools, graduating high school in 1947. On March 3, 1948 she and Darrel Cooper were united in marriage. They were married 59 years before he preceded her in death on May 11, 2007. Shirley was a devoted farm wife and always was alongside her husband in the fields. Shirley was a seamstress who made clothes for her children and grandchildren. In later years, she substituted at the Wells Post Office, worked the Ottawa County Election Board, delivered flowers for Keith's Floral, and worked part time at Keith's Greenhouse in Wells.

Survivors include her children Randy Cooper and his wife Sue; Susan Reed and her husband Roger, Sandy Cline and her husband Kevin all of Minneapolis, and Karen Boydston and her husband Layne of Gardner; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for family and close friends were Saturday, December 14 at the Bennington Cemetery. Memorial services were at 11:00 A.M. at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Ada United Methodist Church, Central Kansas Flywheels Yesteryear Museum, or the Ottawa County Service Corporation (Ottawa County Carnival) and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Shirley married Daryl Lee Cooper on 3 Mar 1948 in Miltonvale, Kansas, United States. Daryl (son of Ted Cooper and Vendla Miller) was born on 3 Aug 1929 in Delphos, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; died on 11 May 2007 in Witchita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Bennington Cemetery, Bennington, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dorothy Lois Stratton was born April 3, 1925 at Minneapolis, the daughter of Levi and Opal Plunkett Comfort. She passed away Friday, March 29, 1991 at her farm home northwest of Minneapolis at the age of 65 years 11 months and 26 days.

She was united in marriage to Leland B. Stratton on Feb. 3, 1951 at Las Vegas, NV. They farmed and had operated the Ottawa County Landfill for the past 16 years. Dorothy loved animals and held state and federal licenses to care for sick and injured wildlife.

Dorothy was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Altar Society and the VFW Auxiliary, all of Minneapolis. She was preceded in death by her first husband Charles Deaver, who died in World War II and an infant son.

Dorothy married Leland Brown Stratton on 3 Feb 1951 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States. Leland was born on 20 Mar 1922; died on 1 Jan 2007; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Minneapolis Messenger
21 October 2004

Major General Clayton L. Comfort, 74, died October 14, 2004 at his home in Lawrence. He was born in Wells, the son of Levi and Opal (Plunkett) Comfort.

He was raised in Wells and graduated from Minneapolis High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps at the University of Kansas in February 1953.

He married Ardis June Bruce in March 1960.

He earned a Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering in 1963 at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.

He served two tours in Vietnam. In 1987, he retired as Commanding General of Fleet Marine Force (Atlantic) after 34 years and seven months of serving in the Marine Corps.

They returned to Lawrence in 1989, where he served the Habitat for Humanity Chapter and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife Ardis of Lawrence; three children, Anne Comfort and husband Joe Spitek of Burke, Virginia, Lawrence Comfort and wife Gaylene of Westphalia and Rebecca Phillips and husband Mark of Portland, Oregon; and nine grandchildren.

The funeral was October 20 at the First United Methodist Church in Lawrence. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

Memorials are to Habitat for Humanity or First United Methodist Church, both in Lawrence.
Obituary courtesy of Kate Jacques.

Clayton married Ardis June Bruce about Mar 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Plot: I 567

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• Address: Address:
  David Comfort
  Minneapolis, Kansas
  USA
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• Address: Address:
  Eileen Comfort
  Medford, Oregon
  USA
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Family/Spouse: Adee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: MAR Catherine Heald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Sheryl. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Tina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Jones. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 143631871
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BROKEN ARROW, Okla. ? James J. Luther, 85, of Broken Arrow, Okla., died Sunday, March 8, 2015. He was born June 8, 1929, in Minneapolis, Kan.

Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. March 28, at Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.

James married Lola May Keeler in 1952. Lola (daughter of Martin Francis Keeler and Mary Elsie Stephen) was born on 15 May 1933 in Kansas, United States; died on 15 Jun 2012 in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 5659527
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Family/Spouse: Tonya Jean "Tony" Sexton. Tonya was born on 7 Jan 1942 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, United States; died on 27 Aug 2001 in Witchita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):Survivors include his brother Jim and nephew Steve and his wife Mary from Broken Arrow, OK; nephews Keith and Loran Luther from Salina; nephew Joel Luther from Minneapolis, nephew Dave and wife Laura Beth of Sarepta, LA

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Died:
Lloyd Luther was born July 26, 1934, east of Wells to Walter and Viola (Yonally) Luther and left this earthly life at the age of 80 years and one month on August 29, 2014, at the Ottawa County Health Center, where he had resided for the past two and one-half years.

Lloyd attended grade school in Wells and graduated in 1952 from Minneapolis High School. Lloyd would openly admit that school was not his favorite thing. He chose to spend his evening's playing cards rather than doing homework. However, music was a valuable part of school. He played the tuba in band and sang in Glee Club, Quartets, and Mixed Chorus. In later years Lloyd enjoyed singing at weddings and funerals.

After high school, Lloyd attended Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina and worked at State Street Grocery for $27.33 a week. In 1953, Lloyd began work in the office of International Milling in Salina and remained there until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1957. He served in Vilseck, Germany, for 19 months along with Elvis Presley.

After Lloyd was relieved from active duty, he returned to Salina and enlisted in the National Guard where he completed four years of active guard duty. Lloyd continued to work for International Milling in Salina, Greenville, TX, and North Kansas City, MO until his retirement in 1993. He contributed 40 years of dedicated service to the milling industry.

In 1996, Lloyd moved to Minneapolis, where he hosted many family get-togethers at his home. In 2003 he moved to the Elkhorn Apartments where he was an active supporter of the beautiful landscaping and Christmas decorating projects. He continued to host family dinners at the Elkhorn "party room."

Lloyd has always shown steadfast love and loyalty to friends and family. He was a devoted caretaker of his parents, his brothers, and his nephews. Lloyd spent a year taking care of his young great nephews while nephew Dave served in Saudi Arabia. After the death of his brother Logan, Lloyd provided guidance and support to Logan's four sons. He was always there for his aunts, uncles, and cousins, especially in times of sorrow. His quiet compassion and sincerity have been felt and appreciated throughout the years by his family and friends.

Lloyd had a special place in his heart for the children. Whether it was supplying his pantry with squirt cheese and Oreos, making milkshakes after school, or having Lifesavers on hand, he knew how to put a smile on their faces. The current generation of kids will remember the sets of state quarters that he saved for them. Lloyd was truly a man that knew the value of family.

Lloyd had been a member of the Miltonvale Christian Church, the Wells Methodist Church, the Greenville Christian Church and the Kansas City Christian Church. He faithfully attended and supported the Northland Cathedral in North Kansas City and the Free Methodist Church in Minneapolis.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, brother Logan Luther, sisters-in-law Tonya Luther and Lola May Luther, nephew Kevin Luther, a long-time friend, Lloyd Smith, and his 'adopted' mother, Irene Hanes Sandow.

Survivors include his brother Jim and nephew Steve and his wife Mary from Broken Arrow, OK; nephews Keith and Loran Luther from Salina; nephew Joel Luther from Minneapolis, nephew Dave and wife Laura Beth of Sarepta, LA, and his 'adopted' sister Moyne Hanes Siler of Salina. Lloyd has numerous great nieces and nephews and nine first cousins, along with their children and grandchildren, who love him dearly.

Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis, KS