CARRIE BELLE NUTZ RUCKER Wife of William Lee Rucker _______ THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, TRIBUNE -- MONITOR Monday Evening, December 31, 1828 MRS. W. LEE RUCKER, Died at 5 am, Resident for 57 years dies at Mercy Hospital, Was ill for two years. Member of Eastern Star and Women's Relief Corps -- Belonged to NUTZ FAMILY Mrs. Carrie Belle Nutz Rucker, wife of W. Lee Rucker, insurance agent of 13 S. Holbrook street, passed away at 5 o'clock this morning at Mercy Hospital, where she had been a patient since October 26th. Mrs. Rucker underwent an operation in 1926 for carcinob--since which time she has suffered severe illness at intervals. Her husband was constantly at her bedside and everything known in science was done to save her life. Mrs. Rucker displayed a cheerful spirit, and even hope, when chatting with friends and relatives. Her sickroom was filled with flowers that were greatly appreciated and during the holidays many kind courtesies were bestowed. Carrie Belle Nutz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard N. Nutz. Was born in Alton, Ill., March 14,1858, making her 70 years, eight months and seventeen days. Her mother, widowed came to Fort Scott in 1872 and reared a family of ?? sons and two daughters. Mrs. Rucker was the last of the brothers and sisters. The brothers were expert machinists connected with the Old Fort Scott Foundry. The deceased was thrice married, first to Jacob Smith, former Justice of the Peace and later to J.P. Miller, pioneer Banker, both deceased. On Christmas day, 1924, she was united in marriage to W.L. Rucker an old schoolmate. Then after many years renewed the friendship and became congential life companions. Mrs. Rucker was a good business woman, managing much real estate industriously. She was a home love and faithful, sincere friend, kindly in cases of sorrow or illness. She had an unfailing sense of humor which made her a merry associate. She joined Olive Chapter No. 13, O.E.S. April 4, 1893 and was active as an officer for many years. She also served as Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge. She kept her Membership in the Women's Relief Corps and in the Methodist Ladies Society. She will be sorely missed by those dear to her. Mrs. Rucker took an motherly interest in her niece, Miss Margaret Nutz nephews, Harold Nutz of the Tribune Office Leonard Nutz, Wichita Clarence Nutz, Pueblo, Colorado Everett Nutz, Liberty, Missouri Mr. and Mrs. Will Garrison of Joplin, Missouri nephew and neice and other of the late Theo. Nutz visited her also. Mrs. Charles Nutz of Topeka, was a sister-in-law, while Mrs. Ralph Richards is a niece. The body will lie in state at Konantz Mortuary until the Funeral. The services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock pm at the First Methodist Church, Conducted by the pastor, the Rev. H.J. Cockerill. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery in the family lot. Pallbearers will be: Upton Snider J.T. Beatty E.C. Bright Ralph Bright Cliff Crain C.R. Hughes. _______ TRIBUTE to MRS. RUCKER: THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS TRIBUNE-MONITOR , Thursday, January 3, 1929 Sermon by Rev. H.J. Cockerill at rites yesterday -- Eastern Star Burial Services Among the many sorrowing friends and relatives, who attended the funeral of Mrs. Carrie Belle Rucker yesterday at 2:30 pm at the First Methodist Church were members of the W.R.C. with the colors, and members of Olive Chapter No. 13, O.E.S. whose officers gave the burial service. More About CARRIE BELLE NUTZ RUCKER: Burial: January 02, 1929 Evergreen Cemetery Bourbon County, Kansas ___________________ CARLA in OREGON leighton@pacifier.com ___________________