Ringgold County Iowa Obituaries

Faris, Mrs. Mary

At Mr. Ayr, Iowa, May 1st, at the residence of her son Mr. John G. Faris, Mary Faris, 77 years, 4 months, 5 days.

[Henry Republican, Henry, IL, Published May 5, 1881]
Contributed by Nancy Piper

Kindblade, Susan

Susan Freed Walter, daughter of Abraham and Martha (Freed) Walter was born near Dayton, Ohio, August 26, 1852 and departed this life August 4, 1932 at her home in Toronto, Kansas lacking but a few days of being 80 years of age.

When but a small girl her parents moved to Calendonia, Iowa and she grew to womanhood. On June 18, 1874 she was united in marriage to Samuel H. Kindblade of Calendonia, Iowa. In 1884, she came with her husband and three children to Toronto, Kansas. Here, three other children were born.

When a young woman, she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Christian church in Toronto. As long as health and circumstances permitted she was an active worker and during her whole life found her greatest joy and comfort in the Word of God and her Christian faith. She was a quiet, home loving person, and always took a keen delight in her family, her flowers and the outdoor world.

Two children and her husband preceded her in death. Those remaining to mourn her departure are: Mrs. Emily Shaffer of Kansas City, Mo., Oscar Kindblade of the home in Toronto, Kansas; Mrs. Pearl Brown of Stafford, Kansas; and Fred Kindblade of Wichita, Kansas. She also leaves eight grandchildren, besides a great number of devoted and appreciative friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held in the home Saturday afternoon, August 6, after which the remains were interred in the East Side cemetery, Toronto. Paul M. Padden was director of the services

[Taken from the Toronto newspaper in Woodson County, Kansas dated August 11, 1932 - Submitted by L. Morgan]

Kindblade, S. H.

S.H. Kindblade was fatally injured Monday morning when he was struck by a south bound Santa Fe freight train near his home a mile south of Toronto. The accident occurred at a grade crossing, as Mr. Kindblade was walking from his home to a field across the tracks and it is thought that as his hearing has been impaired for many years, he failed to hear the train bell and whistle. Although suffering several deep scalp wounds, a fractured hip, fractured left leg and the loss of two fingers from his left hand, he lived about twelve hours after the accident occurred. He never completely regained consciousness.

He is survived by his wife and four children: Mrs. Emily Shaffer of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Fred Brown of Stafford; Oscar Kindblade of Toronto and Fred Kindblade of Wichita.

Funeral services were held here Wednesday afternoon and interment was in the East Side cemetery.

These are excerpts from his obituary:

Samuel H. Kindblade was born October 19, 1844 and died August 26, 1929. Age at the time of death- 82 years. In June 1874 he was united in marriage to Susan A. Walter of Ringgold county, near Caledonia, Iowa. To this union six children were born, four boys and two girls, two of whom preceded him in death a number of years now. In early life he devoted his life to teaching school. Later he was a carpenter and farmer. He had made his home in the vicinity of Toronto since 1884. Until his hearing was impaired he, with his wife, regularly attended the Christian church. Interment was in the Toronto cemetery.

[The following was taken from a Toronto, Kansas newspaper dated August 29, 1929 - Submitted by L Morgan]

Walter, Peter F.

Howard Courant (KS), January 17, 1924

Peter F. Walter was born at Manmee, Ohio, February 8th, 1842. At the age of twelve years he moved with his parents to Ringgold county, Iowa, where he grew to manhood and was married to Kittie Johnson, who departed this life a few years after their marriage.

He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Swim in August 1867. To this union were born five children: Alfred Walter and Lulu Morgan of Elk county, Kansas; Howard Walter of Chautauqua county, Kansas; Minnie Shannon of Chicago, Illinois; and Clyde Walter of Zenda, Kansas. The mother of these children died November 30, 1899.

He was united in marriage to Martha Harper, January 20, 1904. To this union were born two children, Lee and Dale.

When the Civil War was declared, Mr. Walter enlisted as a volunteer and served till the close of the war. He received an honorable discharge in 1865. He then came to Elk county, Kansas and resided in Elk and Greenwood counties the remainder of his life. He was converted and joined the Methodist church in early manhood and was a member of that church at the time of his death.

He had been in very poor health and had suffered much for several years. January 7th he was taken with a stroke from which he was unconscious until he went to his rest January 9th, 1924, at 6:00 p.m., at the age of 81 years, 11 months and one day. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, and seven children, and one sister, Mrs. Susan Kimblade of Toronto,, Kansas

The funeral services were held at the Severy Methodist church, on Friday, January 11th, 1924, with the pastor, Rev. L. W. Engelhardt in charge. Burial was at Howard (KS), in Grace Lawn cemetery.

[Submitted by L. Morgan]

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