The Meriden Message Jefferson County Friday October 16, 1931 John Rudolph KIENTZ was born May 17, 1855, near Buffalo, N.Y., and departed this life at his home near Ozawkie, Kansas, Oct. 9, 1931, at the age of 76 years. When he was six years old he came to Kansas with his parents, where they settled on a farm near the present home. On Feb. 17, 1885, he was united in marriage to Hiland Mary SHELDON, and to this union was born five children; Chester R. Kientz of Denver, Col.; Mrs. Ray WILLETTE of Kansas City, Kans.; Mrs. Alva KEIM of Ozawkie, and Miss Lura Kientz and Miss Alberta Kientz of the home address. Besides his widow and children, Mr. Kientz is survived by eight brothers and sisters. Those in the immediate vicinity being, Mr. Charles Kientz of Manhattan, Kans., Mrs. Joe CRANDALL, of Topeka, and Mrs. Will LONG, of Topeka. Mr. Kientz was a member of the German Lutheran Church, a devoted husband and kind father. He was a good citizen and a helpful neighbor and made many friends in the seventy years he resided in this community. Funeral services were held from the home Oct. 10. The beautiful floral offering, and the large number in attendance, were evidence of the high esteem in which our brother was held by neighbors and friends. Interment was made in the Ozawkie cemetery.