Lillie May Eckles Young
Lillie May Eckles Young was born in Washington county, Iowa, April 27, 1863 and passed away Saturday, June 28,
1930, at the age of 68 years, two months and one day. She lived in Iowa until 19 years of age, during which time
she attended school and taught school.
On February 8, 1883, she was united in marriage to Morris Flether (Fletcher?) Young. The couple came immediately
to Elk county, Kansas where he preceded her in death, November 1, 1920. To this union four children wre born, who
are: Carrie, Howard, Ralph and Frank YOung, all of the home address. She was a member of the United Presbyterian
church before coming to Kansas. She was a faithful worker in the Bunker Hill church, while it was in existence.
She leaves to mourn her loss the four children as named above, three brothers, five sisters and other relatives
and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. C. Chappell at the home on last Sunday afternoon
at 5:00, whith interment in Grace Lawn cemetery. [Taken from Howard Courant,
Howard, KS, July 3, 1930 - Submitted by L. Morgan]
