DENNY, JAREMKO, NIRSCHL, O'BRIEN, RYAN Death of: William Michael O'BRIEN Date: Tuesday, February 8, 1955 Place: Santa Fe Hospital, Topeka, KS Age: 62 years Born: St. Louis Residence: 282 South Coy, Kansas City, KS Occupation: fireman for Santa Fe railway, 42 years Affiliations: member, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen member, Valley Lodge No. 172 member, St. Benedict's Catholic Church Survivors: Wife: Hazel Mary O'BRIEN of the home Daughter: Mrs. James DENNY, 218 South Tremont, Kansas City, KS Daughter: Mrs. William A. NIRSCHL, 283 South Coy, Kansas City, KS Daughter: Mrs. Leon JAREMKO, 22 South Sixth, Kansas City, KS Son: John J. O'BRIEN, 2207 Troup, Kansas City, KS Son: Thomas B. O'BRIEN, 2637 North Early, Kansas City, KS Son: James F. O'BRIEN, 62 Broadway, Kansas City, KS Son: Robert V. O'BRIEN, 1654 South Twenty-ninth, Kansas City, KS Son: Cosmos C. O'BRIEN, 731 Tenney, Kansas City, KS Son: Eugene B. O'BRIEN of the home Son: Dennis P. O'BRIEN of the home Sister: Mrs. James RYAN, St. Louis Reference: "The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Wednesday, February 9, 1955 ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================

Death of: Shirley Anne KITCHIN Date: Wednesday, August 8, 1945 Place: Bethany Hospital Age: 13 years Residence: 3034 Hiawatha, Kansas City, KS Survivors: Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Dale W. KITCHIN Sister: Peggy Lou KITCHIN of the home Sister: Barbara Sue KITCHIN of the home Paternal grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur G. KITCHIN, Fort Scott, KS Maternal grandparents: Mr. J. W. WILLIAMS & Mrs. W. M. STOUT, Fort Scott, KS Reference: "The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Thursday, August 9, 1945 ====================================================== ----- Original Message ----- From: John O'Brien To: Joyce Woods Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:18 AM Subject: Re:

"The Kansas City Evening Star" (Missouri) Thursday, January 24, 1884 THE VICTIM DIES. The death of the aged Mrs. HARTMAN at Wyandotte, at 2 o'clock this morning, consummated as dreadful a crime as has ever horrified the quiet community in which she lived. The case was in many ways a parallel of the Maybee murder and other kindred crimes which have sent a thrill of consternation across the continent. In fact, one of those waves of brutality, hard to account for, impossible to understand, seems to be passing at present over the country. The details of the crime have been published in this paper, but the death will render a brief resume of interest. Mrs. HARTMAN was a woman 67 years of age, and quite feeble. She lived in a little cottage on Ann street, in Wyandotte. On Monday evening she went to a grocery store kept by her daughter, who assisted her home with some small purchases. Two hours later she was found lying on the floor in a pool of blood. She was insensible from a terrible blow across the face, which had broken her nose and on the head were other contusions. The blows were evidently struck with a blunt instrument and there was also a deep mark across the wrist which she had probably raised to protect her face. Her pocket book was gone and her clothing disarranged in an evident search for other money. The pocket book is supposed to have contained about $6 in small bills and silver. Under medical treatment she partially recovered consciousness, but not reason, and became wildly delirious. It was foreseen that her injuries were probably of a fatal nature but it was hoped that she might so far recover as to be able to furnish a clue to her brutal assailant. Such, however, was not to be. Yesterday she passed into a partially comatose condition in which her nearest approach to consciousness was to occasionally motion for a drink of water. At 2 o'clock this morning she died. There has rarely been a case that furnished so few clues as this. The lips that could have, in all human probability, fastened the crime upon the right head are sealed forever and the murderer left no trace. There is a profound feeling in the neighborhood and in fact throughout the entire town that unless the perpetrator of this crime is unearthed, life will be indeed cheap and at the mercy of the first prowling tramp who is tempted to take it. The deceased was born in Germany in 1817. Nearly fifty years ago she came to this country. She is one of the old settlers of Wyandotte who watched its corner stones laid in troublous times --- twenty-seven years ago. Lately her husband has lived away from her, he staying on the farm some four miles west of the city, while the old lady lived with the sons on Ann street, near St. Mary's Catholic church. No unusual importance attaches to the separation between husband and wife, and the former has been able to thoroughly account for his whereabouts on the fatal night. The funeral will occur at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning. ======================================================

"The Kansas City Daily Times" (Missouri) Thursday, January 24, 1884 THE VALLEY CITIES. WYANDOTTE. DEATH APPROACHING. The friends of the unfortunate Mrs. Jacob HARTMAN, who was so brutally assaulted Monday night, at the residence of her son on Ann street, by some unknown parties, were watching for death to relieve her of her suffering. Since she was found insensible on the floor, she has not been able to give any information that pointed to the perpetrators of the dastardly deed, and if death ensues, as it doubtless will before she speaks, there will be but little hope of ever finding out the perpetrators of the crime. =================================================

BLEDSOLL, KITCHEN, MAHER, SHEEHAN, VANHOOSER "The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Monday, January 24, 1921 DEATHS IN KANSAS CITY. Mrs. Lydia KITCHEN, 63 years old, the wife of Pascal KITCHEN, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her son, William KITCHEN, 46 North Tremont street, Kansas City, Kas. Besides her husband and the son with whom she lived, she is survived by another son, John KITCHEN, Bethel, Kas., and four daughters, Mrs. Ida VANHOOSER, 1356 Spring avenue, Kansas City, Kas.; Mrs. Clint BLEDSOLL, Jefferson City; Mrs. Laura MAHER, 2900 North Twelfth street, Kansas City, Kas., and Mrs. Nettie SHEEHAN, of the home address. Funeral services will be at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Christian Workers' Mission, 2819 North Twelfth street, Kansas City, Kas. Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery. ====================================================== ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joyce Woods" <joycewoods> To: <johnobrien@kc.rr.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 10:18 PM Subject: Obits, please > > Kitchen, Lydia January 1921 > > Thank you, again! > > Joyce Woods > > >

"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Friday, February 21, 1913 DEATHS IN KANSAS CITY. Mrs. Allie KITCHEN, 37 years old, wife of C. A. KITCHEN, died at her home, 2206 East Twenty-third Street, at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church, Twenty-sixth and Cleveland Avenue. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Ralph and Gladys KITCHEN, son and daughter, survive. ====================================================== ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joyce Woods" <joycewoods To: <johnobrien@kc.rr.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 10:18 PM Subject: Obits, please > John, > Will you please email to me the obituaries on the following two people. > > Kitchen, Allie February 1913 > > Joyce Woods >

"The Kansas City Daily Times" (Missouri) Wednesday, January 23, 1884 THE VALLEY CITIES. WYANDOTTE. THE HARTMAN TRAGEDY. The mysterious assault on Mrs. Jacob HARTMAN, a full account of which appeared in "The Times" yesterday morning, will, it is believed by the attending physician, result in her death. Since she was found by her son in an insensible condition, she has not recovered sufficiently to recognize her own children and is unable to give the slightest clue to her assaulters. The presence of a man in the room causes her to exhibit great fear, which indicates that she was nearly frightened to death. The accepted theory is that she was nearly beaten to death and robbed by some person who traced her from the store of her son- in-law, where she exchanged some money. The only clue to the villain up to a late hour last night was that two persons coming down Fifth street Monday night about 5 o'clock noticed two suspicious looking men going up on Fifth street in the direction of the HARTMAN residence. The story that Jacob HARTMAN, the husband of the assaulted woman, did the deed, is disputed by relatives of the family, and say it was stated without foundation. The old lady is not expected to live through the night. ====================================================== ----- Original Message ----- From: Barbara To: John O'Brien Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 9:52 PM Subject: Re: Hartmann

You should telephone Floral Hills, I don't believe there was a book published for this cemetery. Who are you looking for? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don L. Fox" <DonFox@cybertrails.com> To: <MOJACKSO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 3:25 PM Subject: [MOJACKSO] Let's try this one again! > Can anyone tell me where I can find a list of people buried in the Floral Hills > (or it may now be D.W. Newcomers) cemetery on Gregory Blvd South of the Raytown > area? > > Surely there must be lists available of the major cemeteries in Jackson County. > > What do you suggest? > > Don L. Fox > DonFox@cybertrails.com > > > ==== MOJACKSO Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, > political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal > messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and > will be grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, > contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Thursday, January 20, 1898 FUNERAL OF COLONEL LILLIS. Perhaps no more impressive funeral has ever taken place in Kansas City than that of the late Colonel James LILLIS, at St. Patrick's church, yesterday morning. The church was crowded with people of all creeds and conditions, anxious to do honor to the deceased. The lofty arches of the church were hung with black and the gilded pillars of the altar were enwrapped with symbols of mourning. One of the most touching features of the decorations was the draped pew of the deceased, which he had occupied for more than a quarter of a century. One hundred seats in the center of the church were reserved for the family and their friends, and each was draped with black ribbon. As the funeral procession approached the church, the bells tolled, while within, the solemn strains of the "Dead March in Saul" were played by the organist. When the casket had been placed, solemn high mass was sung by Rev. T. F. LILLIS, pastor of the church, and eldest son of the deceased. Fathers HOAG, ZECHENTER, WALSH and CURRY assisted the celebrant. When the mass was ended, Bishop GLENNON, in Episcopal robes, stood before the altar and preached the sermon. Within the sanctuary rail were ranged some fifty priests in white robes. Besides all the local clergy, were present from out of the city Fathers O'BRIEN, COONEY, CURRAN, McNAMEE, DWYER, GLEASON, GRAHAM, RYAN, HOGAN, CURRY, COSTELLO, FITZGIBBON, CLINTON, SMITH, CREGAN, PHELAN, SPICARDI, KELLY, BERTHOLD, McCORMACK, McCAUL, CULLEN and NEWMAN. The "Gregorian Requiem Complete" was rendered by a choir of twenty-five male voices under the direction of Benjamin NENTWIG, organist. The beautiful "Cujas Animam" offertory from Rossini's "Stabat Mater" was sung by Ben T. HOLLENBACK. The body was laid in the receiving vault at St. Mary's cemetery and will remain there until a family vault can be erected. The forty carriages for the family, priests and friends were drawn by black horses, and on each of the door handles, purple ribbons were tied. ======================================================

"The Kansas City Evening Star" (Missouri) Tuesday, January 22, 1884 FOR HER MONEY. Savage Attack On A Woman. Injuries probably fatal were inflected by some cowardly unknown on the person of Mrs. Mary HARTMAN, aged 67, at Wyandotte last evening. The assault was perpetrated about dusk at the residence of her sons near the catholic church. Mrs. HARTMAN during yesterday afternoon had been at the grocery store of Mrs. CRAMER, her daughter, on Minnesota ave. The old lady bought a few dollars worth of groceries and Mrs. CRAMER assisted her home with the goods. This was about 5 o'clock and she was not seen by any of the family again till Jacob, her son, who is bartender at SEEDER's saloon, returned home for his supper at 6 o'clock. Opening the door he found the old lady lying on the floor in an unconscious state. A terrible blow in the face had broken the nose and it is feared the eyesight is forever gone if she recovers, which is improbable. Her temples were bathed in blood and the first supposition was that she was killed outright. She had evidently raised her arm to ward off the cruel blow and a long contusion was plainly visible across the wrists. Blood had flowed freely from the wound, and she lay in a pool of blood. Robbery was the apparent object of the assault. Her pocketbook was gone, with a sum of money which can not be known till she recovers sufficiently to relate the circumstances. One stocking was pulled down, for she was known to carry her money in the old-fashioned way, but the robber failed to inspect the right one, for a roll of greenbacks amounting to $50 was hidden in the other stocking. On discovering his mother in that terrible blight, Jacob HARTMAN called for assistance and the sufferer was lifted on the bed. Search in all directions furnished no clue to the brutal affair. Dr. SWARTS was summoned and dressed the wounds, but up to a late hour to-day, though she had recovered consciousness, she was tossing in a delirious fever, not knowing or recognizing anyone, and absolutely unable to detail the assault or furnish a clue to the assailant. It is feared that at her advanced age the concussion of the blow and the terrible shock to the nerves will render recovery doubtful. It is believed by some that she was shadowed from the store by tramps or ruffians, who saw that she had some money in her purse. Others charge her husband with the crime. He is addicted to drink, and does not live with his wife, but lives apart on a farm in Wyandotte county. Parties have gone out to the farm to see if HARTMAN is there, and whether he was there last evening. There is considerable feeling over the matter, and nothing will be spared in at least the way of a vigorous investigation. HARTMAN was in the city at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Relatives disclaim his agency in the brutal assault, but the investigating party on their return from the farm can throw light on the matter. Mrs. HARTMAN is a native of Germany, 67 years of age, has lived in the United States 49 years and in this county 27 years. ================================================== "The Kansas City Daily Times" (Missouri) Tuesday, January 22, 1884 THE VALLEY CITIES. WYANDOTTE. The most dastardly assault ever perpetrated in the city was committed yesterday between the hours of 4 and 6 o'clock p.m., on the person of Mrs. Jacob HARTMAN, an old German lady nearly 70 years of age, at the residence of her son on Ann street near the Catholic church. She was left alone in the house about 4 p.m., sitting in a chair in usual health. At 6 o'clock her son Jacob arrived at the house and found his mother prostrate on the floor and insensible. On raising the prostrate form he discovered that numerous bruises were on the face, and that the right arm near the wrist bore an ugly cut. He immediately gave the alarm and summoned a physician, but at a late hour consciousness sufficient to make any statement had not returned. Father KUHLS, the Catholic priest, called and prepared the unfortunate woman for death. There are several theories about the matter, but the most probable one to a "Times" reporter, who visited the premises shortly after the discovery was made, is that Mrs. HARTMAN was assaulted and robbed. She was know to have $6 in a pocketbook on her person when left at the house. This was not to be found, but two 10 cent pieces were found on the floor near the body. The injury to the wrist indicates that it was received in a scuffle. Some of the friends say that the injuries may have resulted from falling in a fainting fit. There is still another theory that Mrs. HARTMAN's husband, who lives separate from her and is, it is claimed, addicted to drinking, may have made the assault. Whatever may be the real cause of the injuries, they are such that death will probably be the result. ====================================================== ----- Original Message ----- From: Barbara To: johnobrien@kc.rr.com Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 2:38 PM Subject: obit look up Hi- I am looking for an obit for Anna Maria or Maria Anna Hartmann Barb

Here is the url for cemeteries in Jackson Co. Hope you find what you need. http://www.rootsweb.com/~mojackso/cemeteries.htm <http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Emojackso/cemeteries.htm> >Surely there must be lists available of the major cemeteries in Jackson County. > > > >

Can anyone tell me where I can find a list of people buried in the Floral Hills (or it may now be D.W. Newcomers) cemetery on Gregory Blvd South of the Raytown area? Surely there must be lists available of the major cemeteries in Jackson County. What do you suggest? Don L. Fox DonFox@cybertrails.com

Death of: Mrs. Minnie SIMMONS CAMPBELL Date: Wednesday, July 27, 1949 Place: Pasadena Hospital Cause: injuries from car accident * Age: 76 years Born: Kansas City, MO Residence: Pasadena, CA Affiliation: Charter member, Independence Avenue Methodist Church Survivors: Son: Jay CAMPBELL, Omaha, NE Daughter: Miss Gladys CAMPBELL of the home Sister: Mrs. Lincoln A. FERRIS of the home Sister: Miss Cathrine SIMMONS of the home * brakes failed; car crashed into side of a house. Two sisters were injured. * accident in Altadena, CA about five weeks prior to death. Reference: "The Kansas City Star" (Missouri) Saturday, July 30, 1949 ====================================================== ----- Original Message ----- From: FrancesVanScoy@aol.com To: johnobrien@kc.rr.com ; FrancesVanScoy@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 8:44 AM Subject: 1949 Minnie Simmons Campbell Would you be willing to send or post the obituary for Minne Simmons Campbell 1949? Frances Van Scoy Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 22:39:51 -0500 From: "John O'Brien" <JohnOBrien@kc.rr.com> To: KSWYANDO-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <00da01c4b268$a1465320$3291a318@kc.rr.com> Subject: Kansas City area deaths - A through D for various years Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Below is a list of some Kansas City area deaths for various years. (Ignore the numbers after the names; they're my reference numbers.) If you think your family member is listed and you would like to see the obit/death notice via e-mail, contact me direct with the name and year at: johnobrien@kc.rr.com (I'll post replies to the Mailing Lists.) 1949 Campbell, Minnie Simmons

HUGGINS, JOHNSON, LATCHEM Death of: Mrs. Minnie Bell JOHNSON Date: Tuesday, July 29, 1947 Place: at home Age: 78 years Residence: 4104 College, Kansas City, MO Survivors: Daughter: Miss Edna JOHNSON of the home Daughter: Mrs. Russell HUGGINS, 4119 College Daughter: Mrs. Raymond LATCHEM, Arp, TX Services: Funeral - 3:30 p.m., July 31, Newcomer Chapel Burial - Forest Hill Cemetery Reference: "The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Wednesday, July 30, 1947 ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================

JONES, THOMASON, WALLACE Death of: Mrs. Jessie WALLACE Date: Tuesday, July 29, 1947 Place: at home Age: 60 years Born: Blue Springs, MO Residence: Oakland, CA Survivors: Husband: S. P. WALLACE of the home Son: Clifton Parr WALLACE, Oakland, CA Sister: Mrs. E. C. JONES, 715 Jarboe, Kansas City, MO Brother: Luther THOMASON, 2321 Quincy, Kansas City, MO Reference: "The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Wednesday, July 30, 1947 ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================

IRVIN, ROBEN, STEELE, SWAYZE Death of: Mrs. Hope IRVIN Date: Tuesday, July 29, 1947 Place: daughter's home in Albany, GA Residence: Jacksonville, FL Survivors: Husband: Herbert W. IRVIN of the home Son: Leslie IRVIN, Bremerton, WA Son: Jack IRVIN, Decatur, GA Son: Hugh IRVIN, Marietta, GA Daughter: Mrs. Margurete STEELE, Albany, GA Daughter: Miss Jean IRVIN, Seattle, WA Father: George SWAYZE, 4009 Brooklyn, Kansas City, MO Sister: Mrs. Loa ROBEN, 2801 Tracy, Kansas City, MO Reference: "The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Wednesday, July 30, 1947 ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================

Death of: Mrs. Ida May NEWELL Date: Monday, July 28, 1947 Place: Jackson County Emergency Hospital Age: 79 years Residence: 319 East Lexington, Independence, MO Services: Funeral - 10 a.m., July 31, Carson Chapel, Independence Burial - Lobb Cemetery Reference: "The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Wednesday, July 30, 1947 ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================

COLEGROVE, PORTER Death of: James W. COLEGROVE Date: Tuesday, July 29, 1947 Place: at home Age: 64 years Residence: 3820 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, MO Occupation: retired, was with Prudential Insurance Company 39 years Affiliation: member, Nelson-Ord camp, United Spanish War Veterans Survivors: Wife: Emma COLEGROVE of the home Son: Jean W. COLEGROVE, 2922 Charlotte Daughter: Mrs. R. W. PORTER, Cleveland Heights, OH Reference: "The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Wednesday, July 30, 1947 ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================

CAMPBELL, DYER Death of: Thomas J. CAMPBELL Date: Tuesday, July 29, 1947 Place: at home Age: 85 years Residence: Claycomo Village, Clay County Survivors: Son: J. H. CAMPBELL, 2009 Fayette, North Kansas City, MO Daughter: Mrs. Charles DYER, route No. 5, North Kansas City, MO Reference: "The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Wednesday, July 30, 1947 ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================

APPLETON, BERRY, MELOTT, WILLIAMS, YOST Death of: James T. APPLETON Date: Tuesday, July 29, 1947 Place: Cudahy Packing Company plant Age: 53 years Residence: 735 Simpson, Kansas City, KS Occupation: millwright, Cudahy Packing Company Survivors: Wife: Bonnie A. APPLETON of the home Daughter: Mrs. Juanita YOST, 4400 Cambridge Son: Edward Ray APPLETON, Los Angeles, CA Son: James T. APPLETON, Jr., of the home Brother: Leland APPLETON, 7951 Washington Brother: Harley APPLETON, 3002 Wayne Sister: Mrs. Fred BERRY, 421 West Thirty-third Sister: Mrs. Sally WILLIAMS, Quincy, IL Sister: Mrs. Wendell MELOTT, Austin, TX Reference: "The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Wednesday, July 30, 1947 ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================