HIGHLEY, WILLIAM JASPER
Obit: William Jasper Highley, son of Thomas J.
and Kizer Highley, was born in Sweetsprings, Mo., Oct. 1st, 1873, and departed this life June 4, 1937, age of 76
years, 2 months and 11days. jWhen a small boy he and his parents lived in Republic county, Kansas. Later moving
to Phillips county where he has resideded ever since. When a young man he confessed his faith and was baptised
into the United Brethren faith. He was one of a family of five children. Several of the family have preceded him
in death. His mother, Kizar, died Jan. 25, 1926.
His father, Thomas J. on June 4, 1935, his sister,
Mollie Highley Perkins July 9, 1945, and a brother, John W. Highley, Oct. 28, 1935. He leaves to mourn his passing
two sisters: Mrs. Lou Hoover and Mrs. Rose Siglinger, both of Phillipsburg, Kansas, four nephews, five neices and
a number of more distant relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Simmons-Oliff
funeral home Thursday afternoon, Dec. 15, 1949, at 2:30, with Rev. F.M. McDonald in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn
Lang sang the funeral hymns with Mrs. Ed Gilliland accompanist. The flower bearers were Carrol Roth, Retha McDermed,
Lucille Coffin and Grace Coffin. The casket bearers were James Pool, Oren Yowell, Orville Coffin, Glenn McDermed,
George Thayer and Hugh Coffin. Interment was at Hillsdale cemetery. (Submitted by Arletta Wilson)
HIGHLEY, THOMAS
J.
Obit: Thomas J. Highley, son of Thomas and Nicey
(Tanner ) Highley was born in Bulingburg (Muhlenburg) county, Kentucky, January,3rd 1843, and departed this life
June 4th, 1937, age 89 years, 5 months and 1day.
He was one of a famiy of 13 children. He with his
parents, moved to Texas, from there the family moved to Missouri, where at the age of 17 he volunteered and was
placed as a member of company C 45th. (Regt. Inf. Vol Mo. USA) Later he mustered out and mustered in the 50th.
He was given an honorable discharge at the close of the war.
In 1872 he was married to Kizar Wheeland. To this
union was born five children. Mrs. Lou Hoover, W.J. Highley, Mrs. Mollie Perkins, John W,. Highley and Mrs. Rose
Siglinger, all of Phillipsburg. His son, John W. Highley proceded him in death October 28, 1935.
Soon after his marriage he with his wife moved
to Republic county, Kansas. Later they moved to Phillips county where he has lived continuously ever since. In
the early 90's he and his wife were converted and became members of the Hillsdale U. B. church, continuing faithful
till he was called to his great reward. His wife preceded him in death January 25, 1926. Besides his children he
leaves to mourn his departure, one brother, Frank Highley of Kansas City, Mo. two sisters: Mary Walden and Phoebe
McCracken, 10 grand-children, nine great-grandchildren, many relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at Hillsdale U.B. church
by Pastor, Wm P. Adams, and interment was made in the Hillsdale cemetery. (Submitted by Arletta Wilson)
WHEELAND, KIZER
Obit: Kizer Wheeland was born April 26, 1850, and
departed this life, January 25th, 1926, aged 75 years, 9 months, and 19 days. She was born near Chillicothe, Ross
Coun ty, Ohio. Later she moved with her parents to Saline County, Missouri, where she was married to Thomas J.
Highley, in 1872. Soon after her marriage she moved with her husband to Republic County, Kansas and then moved
to Phillips County, where she has lived continuously ever since.
She was one of the early settlers and knew the
hardships of Pioneer life. She was converted at the oldd Forbes school house in the early 90'sm befire the Hillsdale
church was built. She has always been a faithful and active Christian, never missing an opportunity to attend the
church activities when possible. Her testimonies for her Savior were always inspiring. She was a loving neighbor,
always ministering to the needs of others. She never begrugded any sacrifice she was able to make for her neighbors.
She was a loving mother and a faithful wife. She leaves to mourn her departure, a husband and five children: Mrs.
Lois Hoover of Phillipsburg, Kansas: William J. Highley of the homel Mrs. Mary Perkins of Kirwin, Kansas Mrs. Rose
Siglinger of Phillipsburg, Kansas. John W. Highley of Phillipsburg, Kansas. Two sisters: Mrs. Mary Cochran of
Canada and Mrs. Maggie Patterson of Phillipsburg, Kansas. One brother: John H. Wheeland of Concordia, Kansas. Eleven
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends. A good woman has departed but her
memory will ever live as a benediction to all who mourn her loss. Funeral services were held at the Hillsdale Church.
Interment was made at the Hillsdale Cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to express our appreciation to the many
friends who so kindly assisted during our sadness in the loss of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, and
also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. Thomas Highley, Children and Grandchildren. (Submitted by Arletta
Wilson)
PERKINS, MARY M.
Obit: One Sept 13, 1893 Mrs. Mary M. Perkins. Wife
of H.M. Perkins, of Valley Town Ship., Aged 53 years. of female complaint. Mrs. Perkins has been a sufferer more
or less for the ten years past. The funeral took place last Thursday, and the remains were followed by many sympathizing
friends and sorrowing relatives to their last resting place in the Bogart cemetary. (Submitted by Arletta Wilson)
DUGAN, MARY ALICE (HIGHLEY,
PERKINS)
Obit: Slowly but surely the unseen finger guided
the dhuttle in the weaving of the garment of life, some spots bright and gay while others took on the sombre colors
of hardships, pain and sorrow, at last the great artificer whispered, "It is finished", and Mary Alice
Dugan, closed her earthly career July 9, 1945, having attained the mature age of 69 years, nine months and seven
days. Mary Alice Highley, daughter of Thomas and Kizar Highley, was born September 15, 1876 in Republic county,
fifteen miles north east of Belleville, Kansas.
When but a small child she with the parental family
came to Phillips county, where she received her education and grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to
Henry M. Perkins Sept. 17, 1894 and to this union were born eight children, three of this number have preceded
the mother in death, also the death of Mr. Perkins occurred June 16, 1929. She ministered to her father until his
death, August 1st, 1937, She was married to A.L. Dugan in January 1938 and they established their home at McCracken,
Kans. She had been in a state of declining health for more than two years but was stricken with fatal illness about
two weeks before her demise. She was cared for in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Bennett until her passing.
She was a devoted mother, a good neighbor and friend to humanity. Many years ago she united with the United Brethren
church and placed her membership with the Hillsdale congregation where it remained until the end. Those who survive
to mourn her passing are, the husband, A.L. Dugan, five children: Jim and Thomas Perkins of Lenora, Kans. Myrtle
Bennett of Kirwin, and Alice Johnson and Aletha Cary of Phillipsburg. seven step children, Dollie Baughman, of
Edmond, Kans., Sparlin Perkins of Grand Island, Nebr., Jay Perkins of Tulsa, Okla., Lester Dugan of McCracken,
Kans. Dewey Dugan of Ness City, Kans. Jack Dugan of Iowa, and Leonard Dugan in army service overseas. 16 grandchildren,
five of the grandsons in military service, two great grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Siglinger and Mrs. Lou Horner,
on brother, Bill Highley and a number of other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held at the Hillsdale
church Wednesday
afternoon, July 11 at 1:30, with Rev. F. M. McDonald in charge assisted by Rev. Barker local pastor, Dorothy and
Ruby Lesher furnished the funeral music. Interment was made in the Bogart cemetery south of Kirwin.
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for
their help, kindness and sympathy shown us at the loss of our wife and mother and also for the floral offerings
we received. A.L.Dugan, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Perkins and family, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Perkins and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Ole Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cary, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Johnson. (Phillips County Review, Submitted by Arletta
Wilson)
HOOVER, LOU EMMA
Obit: Lou Emma Hoover, the daughter of T.J. and
Kizar Wheeland Highley, was born Sept. 18, 1871 in Republic county Kansas, and passed away July 15, 1963 at the
Phillips county hospital. She was the oldest in a family of five, having two brothers and two sisters. While she
was still a small child the family moved to Phillips county and she lived the reminder of her life there. She attended
the old stone school north of the Kirwin Lake Refuge' Headquarters.
On Oct 9, 1899, she was united in marriage to William
Northern. They lived in the Deer Creek neighborhood until his death. On Dec. 31, 1910, she was united in marriage
to William C. "Pum" Hoover and they lived in the vicinity of Phillipsburg.' She was preceded in death
by her parents, her husbands, two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by three nephews, John and Tom Highley
of Pillipsburg and Tom Perkins of Penokee, Ks., five neices: Hazel Eorh od Phillipabur, Kan., Ethel Hannon of Linwood,
N.J. Oletha Carey of Arvada, Colo., Myrtle Bennett of Kirwin, Kan., and Alice Johnson of Phillipsburg, Kans .,
other relatives and a host of friends.
She was a hardworking woman from the time of her
childhood, caring for her neighbors in time of need. There is little doubt that the hardy pioneer blood that flowed
in her veins. She will be missed be all who knew her.
Funeral services were held in the Miles Chapel
Thursday July 18, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Robert Baker officiating. Garner Hale sang a solo accompanied by Mrs. John
Mayhew. Pallbearers were Johnny Johnson, Neil Roth, Richard Lemon, Gary Johnson, Donald Lemon and Kenneth Patterson.
Burial was in the Bow Creek cemetery. (Phillips County Review, Submitted by Arletta Wilson)
PERKINS, SARAH CATHERINE
(KINION)
Obit: At the home of her father, W.R. Kinion, Mrs.
Sarah Catherine Perkins died, of consumption, Tuesday evening, April 14, 1903. Mrs. Perkins has been a sufferer
from this disease for several months. The deceased was 26 years, 2 months and 13 days old. Her husband John E.
Perkins, died in December, 1901, of the same disease. They leave two little children, aged four and five years,
to mourn their loss with their grandparents. The funeral takes place today, and the deceased was laid to rest by
the side of her husband in the Bogart cemetery. (The Ikriwn Kansan, submitted by Arletta Perkins Wilson)
PERKINS, JOHN E.
Obit: On December 6, 1901, at Kirwin, Kansas, John
E. Perkins, aged 28 years, 1 month and 24 days died. The deceased came to Kirwin with his parents many years ago.
In 1896 he was united in marriage with Sarah Catherine Kinion. He stated a few days before he died, "I am
trying to live as near right as I know how."
He leaves behind a wife and two children, a father
and several brothers and sisters. The services were in charge of the Rev. C.M. Snyder of the M. E. Church of Kirwin,
Kansas. The family of the
deceased have the sympathy of the entire community in this sad hour of their bereavement. The relatives are gratefully
thankful to the many friends for their kind offices, and say that their services
will always be remembered. (The Independent, Kirwin, Kansas, Submitted by Arletta Perkins Wilson)
PERKINS, HENRY MILTON
Obit: Slower and slower the unseen finger guided
the shuttle as it wove the garment of life. Some spots were bright, and gay while others took on th sombre colors
of hardship, pain and sorrow. At last the Great Artificer of life whispered, It is finished, and the shuttle ceased
its beat and the body of Henry Milton Pserkins was at rest, the garment of life was finished and is handed to the
Supreme Artificer for his approval.
Henry Milton Perkins was born near Spartenburg,
South Carolina, June14th, 1846, and came to the end of life's journey on June 16th 1929, having accomplished the
long life of eighty-three years, and 12 days. Three sisters were older than himself and three younger. In 1862
his father was killed during the War of Rebellion. War had destroyed his parent and its ravages had forced the
young boy either to flee or join that monster that had destroyed so much that was dear to him. Education had not
been stressed as it now is, so the only thing he had to depend on was the labor of his hands. Westward he turned
and not having the ability to correspond with his loved ones he saw them no more and also lost track of them. He
turned toward the West and spent some time in Tennessee where he married Miss Mary M. Wallace. At this time Mr.
and Mrs. Perkins loaded their all into a priarie schooner and with the 0x-team made their way from Tennessee to
the southern part of Missouri. Here they made their home for many years. In the
Missouri home three sons and two daughters were born. In 1891, again the Perkins turned toward the west and landed
in the vinicity of Kirwin, Kansas. Not long after their arrival Mrs. Perkins passed from this life. Later a son
and then a daughter followed their mother into the Great Beyond. Jasper (Jay) of Downs, Kans. Sparlin of Butte,
Mibr. and Francis Mahalah (Dollie).tried to heal the wound of memory's stroke.
(The obit ends as such....missing the second marriage
and second family information...../?? - The Kirwin Kansan, Submitted by Arletta Perkins Wilson)
BUNTEN, DORA
Mrs. Dora Bunten, 95, of Rushville died yesterday
morning at the Weston nursing home. She was a native of Rushville.
Mrs. Bunten was the widow of T. G. Bunten, owner of the Rushville telephone exchange, who died in 1943. She was
the eldest and last surviving child born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gardner.
On Dec. 7, 1941, at the time Pearl Harbor was attacked, Mr. and Mrs. Bunten were celebrating their 57th wedding
anniversary.
Mrs. Bunten was a member of the Rushville Christian Church. She is survived by three sons, Roy and Everett of Rushville
and Frank, St. Joe; four daughters, Mrs. Mable Fields, Kearney, Neb., Mrs. Leota Huff and Mrs. Carie Lauvert, both
of Kasnas City and Mrs. Beulah Hiles, Lancaster, Calif., nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Rushville Christian church. Burial will be in Armstrong
cemetery. The Vaughan mortuary at Weston is in charge of arrangements. (Atchison Sunday Globe, Sunday, January
6, 1957)
BALDWIN, EWING R.
Native of Fairfield died March 11, 1966 in Kansas
where he had lived 66 years.
Funeral services were held in Logan, Kansas Monday,
March 14th for Ewing Robert Baldwin 86 year old Fairfield native. He was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery.
Mr. Baldwin who lived in Kansas 66 years died at
Phillips County, Kansas Hospital March 11th. He was born in Fairfield June 5, 1879, the son of John Samuel and
Prudie Catherine Young Baldwin. He moved to Kansas in 1900 and engaged in farming there. Later he was a top salesman
for the Modern Woodman Insurance Company. In 1902 he was married to Rose Watkins, with two children born to them.
A son died at birth and his wife died in 1926. Later he was married to Bernice Reist.
Mr. Baldwin was a member of Asbury Methodist Church;
of the Modern Woodman lodge; the Logan Masonic lodge; and Eastern Star.
urviving are his widow, Bernice, a daughter, Beulah,
wife of Floyd Cook of Topeka, Kansas; two brothers, Charles H Baldwin of Lincoln, IL and Jesse J Baldwin of Peoria,
IL. (Submitted by Marylea Gazette)
WALTON, JOHN
John Walton died at his residence in Bow Creek
Township on July 3, 1885, of typhoid and pneumonia fever, aged 52 years 7 months and 29 days. Deceased was born
Oct 31, 1833 in Wayne County, Illinois. In 1854 he was married to Margaret Downen of the same county, to whom five
children were born. He moved here in 1879 where he lived till his death.
No man was more beloved by all who knew him than the deceased. he lived a devoted life having joined the M.E. Church
at the age of 29 years. Having realized that the time was at hand he called all his children to his bedside and
told them he was prepared to die and asked them all to meet him in heaven. Funeral service was held at his late
residence, Rev. John Smith of Alcona officiating. Text Rev. 14 Chap and 13 verse. The remains were interred in
the Logan Cemetery July 4, 1885, followed by a long concourse of relatives and friends. (Submitted by Marylea Gazette)
VANDEWEGE, JOHN
D.
John D. Vandewege was born in September 1859, in
Sheboygan, Wis., and died at Prairie View, Kansas, June 12, 1920, aged 60 years and 9 months.
He was united in marriage to Miss Woppie VanderVelde in 1882, at Lincoln, Nebraska. To this union three children
were born, two sons and one daughter, Edwin and Andrew, both of Prairie View, the daughter having preceded him
to the Better Land.
He united with the Christian Reformed church in early life and remained true to the faith until his death, his
last words to his family being, “This is not death, this is glorious, this is everlasting life.”
The funeral services were held in the Christian Reformed Church, conducted by Rev. C. E. Tinker, of the M. E. Church,
assisted by Rev. Stegeman of Luctor. Interment was made in the Luctor Cemetery. (The Phillips County Post, June
24, 1920, submitted by Don Hansen)
SLOAN, SHARYN D.
Hays – Sharyn D. Sloan, 56, died Wednesday, Dec.
3, 2003, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 28, 1947, in Norton to William J. and Thelma M. (Graf) VanDeWege.
She graduated from Long Island High School in 1965. She married Howard R. Sloan on June 9, 1972, at Logan, Utah.
She was a lab technician at Norton County Hospital. She moved to Hays in 1971 and was a lab technician at the Eddy
Clinic. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hays.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; three sons, Isaac, Blanding, Utah, and Jacob and Joseph, both of the
home; her mother, Thelma Dielman, Norton; three sisters, Rosetta R. McFarland, Norton, M. Roxanne Cox, Long Island,
and her twin, Karyn Gunzelman, Sylvan Grove; and two grandsons.
She was preceded in death by a son, Abraham G., on June 3, 1997.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 29th and Canal, with branch
president Arthur L. Morin officiating; graveside services at 3 p.m. Saturday at Long Island Cemetery, Long Island.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Brock’s North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday
at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the National Marfan Foundation (The Hays Daily News, December 4, 2003, submitted by
Don Hansen)
VAN DE WEGE, MAGGIE
(BOEVE)
Maggie (Boeve) Van De Wege was born on June 22,
1870 at Pela, Ia., the second child of her parents, Louis Boeve and Gertrude (Sterrup) Boeve. She was one of nine
children, blessed with Christian nurture and love. Maggie received her schooling in Iowa.
The family later moved to Holland, Nebr., where
as a young woman, Maggie made confession of her personal faith in Jesus Christ as her Saviour and Lord in the Reformed
church of Holland, Nebr.
She was joined in marriage to Martenus Van De Wege
on Mar. 6, 1890 at Holland. To this union God gave the blessing of eight children, six sons and two daughters.
In 1893 the family moved to Prairie View, Kans., and settled on a farm 3 miles west of town. This was home to Maggie
and the family for 68 years.
It is our conviction according to the promises
of God to all those who believe and trust in Him that her home now is with the Lord whom she served faithfully
throughout her life.
She was a charter member of the Prairie view Reformed
church and remained a faithful and active member until her death. She partook of her last communion on the Sunday
before her passing on to eternal communion with her God. She knew the presence of the Lord through many trials
the last five years enduring with patience the restricted life of a wheel chair because of a broken hip. Through
these trials she greatly appreciated the loving concern and care of her children. All these earthly trials ended
on Wednesday, April 5, 1961, the number of her earthly years being 90 years, 9 months and 17 days.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother
and seven of her brothers and sisters, by her husband, Tein, May 30, 1953, and by her son, Martinus, July 26, 1956.
Those surviving her and mourning their loss are:
her children and their families. Louis and Dinnie (Mrs. Bert Walcott) of Denver, Gerritt of Almena, Kans., William
of Long Island, Kans., Bert and Lucille (Mrs. Henry Spoelstra) of Prairie View, and Alfred of the home. Also cherishing
her memory are one surviving sister, Mrs. Ella DeYoung of Prairie View; her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Stevanna Van
De Wege; 24 grandchildren, and 40 great grandchildren, and a host of close friends and relatives.
Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon
at 2 o’clock in the First Reformed church of Prairie View, with Rev. John De Jong conducting the services.
The hymns were sung by Mrs. Harold Jansonius, Mrs.
Clarence Barker, Mrs. Jake Greving and Mrs. John De Jong with Miss Cornelia Stegeman accompanist on the organ.
Pallbearers were: Louis Van De Wege, Bert Van De
Wege, William Van De Wege, Alfred Van De Wege, Gerrit Van De Wege and Henry Spoelstra jr. Flower bearers were:
Neva Van De Wege, Susan Van De Wege, Karen Van De Wege, Sharon Van De Wege and Roxie Van De Wege. Interment was
made in the Prairie View cemetery. (Phillips County Kansas Review, April 20, 1961, submitted by Don Hansen)
VANDER WEGE,
MARTINUS
Martinus Vander Wege, son of Martinus Vander Wege
and Johanna (Nee Tebrink), was born June 13, 1861 at Cedar Grove, Wisc. He departed from this life on May 30, 1953
at the age of 91 years, 11 months and 17 days. When he had reached the age of thirteen, he moved with his parents
to Holland, Neb.
On March 6, 1890 he was united in marriage to Miss
Maggie Boeve. Three years later, Mr. Vander Wege and his wife moved to a farm west of Prairie View. This union
was blessed with six sons and two daughters.
Mr. Martinus Vander Wege was a charter member of
the Prairie View Reformed church of Prairie View. He served on the first consistory of this church and served faithfully
for seventeen years.
Those mourning his departure are: his wife, Maggie;
eight children, Martinus Vander Wege, Prairie View. Louis Vander Wege, Denver. Minnie (Mrs. Bert Walcott), Denver.
Gerritt Van Der Wege, Almena. William Van Der Wege, Long Island. Bert Van Der Wege, Prairie View. Lucille (Mrs.
Henry Spoelstra, jr.), Prairie View. Alfred Van Der Wege at home. Besides the above he is survived by 24 grandchildren,
20 great grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives.
May the Bereaved experience the sustaining strength
which Christ alone can give.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon
at 1:30 o’clock in the reformed church of Prairie View with Rev. Henry Van Der Schaaf conducting the services.
The hymns “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” and “Beyond the Sunset” were sung by a ladies’ quartet with Mrs. Herman
Wolters accompanist on the organ. Other hymns she also played were “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere” and “Psalm 42.”
Flowerbearers were: Ida Van Der Wege, Irma Roos,
Albert Koeppe, Norma Smith, Edna Van Der wege, Marilyn Spoelstra. Bennie and Neva Van Der Wege, Clarissa Wolcott
and Rosetta Van Der Wege. Pallbearers were his six sons: Martinus, Louie, Gerrit, William, Bert and Alfred Van
Der Wege.
Interment was made at the Prairie View Cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We wish to take this means to thank our many relatives, friends and neighbors for their many kindnesses shown us
during the illness and death of our dear husband, father and grandfather. These tokens will never be forgotten
and may God bless you. – Mrs. M. T. Van Der Wege and family. (Phillips County Kansas Review, June 18, 1953, submitted
by Don Hansen)
VAN DE WEGE, ELMER
MARTENUS
Elmer Martenus Van De Wege was born May 25, 1917
to Tenus and Stevanna (VanRoekel) Van De Wege at Prairie View and died March 7, 1998 at the Logan Manor, Logan
at the age of 80.
Elmer attended school in Prairie View. He moved
to Denver, Colo. After high school and worked for Gates Rubber Company for 11 years, including four years Army
time. During his four years in the service, he was in the European Theater of WWII in a tank of the 11th Armored
Division of Patton’s Third Army. He returned to Denver in 1946 and worked at Gates Rubber Company two years.
On July 2, 1946, Elmer married Ida Ten Hulzen of
Firth, Neb. They established a home in Denver and were partners in a dairy, processing and delivering milk. In
1954, they moved to a farm near Almena where they farmed and ran a dairy. They discontinued the dairy in 1959 when
Elmer became a rural mail carrier. In 1970, Elmer became the U.S. Postmaster in Prairie View. He retired on May
14, 1982, They continued to live on the farm, but traveled extensively. October, 1997, they moved to the Logan
Manor, Logan.
Elmer had served on the school board of the Almena
Schools. He was deacon and elder of the Prairie View Reformed Church, Prairie View.
Survivors include his wife, Ida, Logan; one daughter, Susan Tangeman, Sioux Falls, S.D.; one son, Rex, Las Vegas,
Nev.; one brother, Anthony, Denver, Colo.; one sister, Irma Roos, Sun City, Ariz.; and two granddaughters: Stacy
and Shelly Tangeman.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 11
at 10:30 a.m. in the Prairie View Reformed Church with Rev. Paul Copeland officiating.
The congregation sang “Saved by Grace”, “Blessed Assurance” and “Safe In The Arms Of Jesus” accompanied by organist,
Hazel Jansonius. Special music was “Prairie Love” and “Lament” provided by Shelly Tangeman.
Casket bearers were Conrad Cox, Richard Epard,
Wilbur Van Diest, Arlo Wurm, Calvin Schemper and Harlan Van De Wege.
Interment was in the Prairie View Cemetery, Prairie
View. Military honors were by Almena American Legion #266.
Arrangements were handled by Olliff-Boeve Memorial
Chapel.
Out of town relatives attending the funeral services
were: Steven and Susan Tangeman, Shelly and Stacy, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Rex Van De Wege, Las Vegas, Nev.; Asher and
Mildred Schanck, Gladstone, Mo.; Wayne and Joyce Hietbrink, Firth, Neb.; Anthony and Evelena Van De Wege, Dean
Van De Wege, Elaine Pyne, Harold and Irma Roos, Laurie Stuck and Annette Spoelstra, all of Denver; Marilyn Baham,
Littleton, Colo., Richard and Neva Epard, Colby; Arlo and Bonnie Wurm, Oberlin; Keane Wurm, Hays; Joe and Rosetta
McForland, Norton; Conrad and Roxanne Cox and Thelma M. Dieleman, Long Island; Calvin Scha, Phillipsburg; and Ida
Van De Wege, Logan. (Phillips County Kansas Review, March 19, 1998, submitted by Don Hansen)
VAN DE WEGE,
STEVANNA
Stevanna Van De Wege was born Feb. 28, 1896 in
Pella, Iowa to Anton Van Roekel and Gertrude Van de Vlekert. She passed away June 23 in Englewood, Colo., at the
age of 90.
In 1907, their family moved to Prairie View for
the health of their father. He farmed northwest of Prairie View for seven years, and then moved back to the area
of Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Stevanna made confession of faith in the Oskaloosa
Reformed Church. She was married to Martenus (Tien) Van De Wege, Jr., at Oskaloosa on April 23, 1916.
Her husband bought a farm two miles west of Prairie
View and they lived there 40 years, until Tien died.
They had three children: Elmer and wife, Evelena,
of Denver, Colo., and Irma and Harold Roos of Littleton, Colo.
In 1956, Stevanna moved to Prairie View where she
lived until April 1984. At that time, she broke a hip and went to Denver to recover. Various health problems developed
and in September 1984, she entered a nursing home. In October 1984, she suffered a severe stroke and remained incapacitated
until her death.
She leaves to mourn besides her children: eight
grandchildren, Susan Tangeman, Rex and Dean Van De Wege, Elaine Pyne, Karen Westra, Darrell, Dennis and Laurie
Roos; Nine great-grandchildren; two sisters: Anna Den Hartog of Pella, Iowa and Harriet Van Ommen; two brothers:
Otto and Richard Van Roekel of Oskaloosa, Iowa, and many other relatives and friends.
Memorial services were held Saturday, June 28,
1986 at the Olliff-Boeve Chapel at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas Vos officiating.
The congregation sang hymns, accompanied by Hazel
Jansonius, organist.
Casket bearers were: Phil Westra, Dennis Roos,
Darrell Roos, Steve Tangeman, Rex Van De Wege, Dean Van De Wege and Charles Pyne. Interment was in Prairie View
Cemetery. (Phillips County Review, July 3, 1986, submitted by Don Hansen)
