Crowley - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

WOODYARD or MATZENBACHER

Millicent Helm McClure — 20 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Am searching for relatives of Lafayette Matzenbacher, Glenn Woodyard and Lafayette Woodyard. Also Helen G. Woodyard. We believe their mother to be Charlotte "Lottie" Woodyard. Lottie was also the mother of Fletah C. Cordray/Woodyard.

Obit lookup; will do same for you in Omaha, NE & surrounding area

RuthMoss27 — 11 Jun 2003 3:29:22 GMT

Seeking the obit of Karl/Carl Grasmick, d. 12 AUG 1918 in Sugar City and his wife Marie who d. 31 MAY 1946. Also any other Grasmick. They are buried in Lakeview Cemetery. If anyone would photo their stones, it would be much appreciated. http://www.mossbrat.com Would like to hear from others researching this family.

Looking for the family of David Proffitt Summers

BobbieFulfer — 6 Apr 2008 4:42:53 GMT

David Proffitt Summers and Maggie Fulfer Summers had 3 daughters. Jewell born in 1906 in Oklahoma, Mabel born in 1907 in Kansas and Myrtle in 1910 in Kansas. The 1920 Census shows them in New Mexico. The 1930 US Census-Colorado-Otero-Precinct 6 shows David & Maggie living there with their daughters Mabel married to Ernest Jett and Myrtle E. married to Henry M. Ancell living next door. It shows nothing of Jewell. I have seen nothing since she lived in New Mexico in 1920. Does anyone have any information on Jewell? Does anyone have any records of where David, Maggie, Mabel, and their husbands and Mabel had a son Irvin L. listed on the 1930 census? Please let me know.

Manzanola Cemetery

GaryWard73 — 20 Mar 2002 5:22:38 GMT

Does anyone know where Manzanola cemetery is in Crowley, Colorado?
I need a picture of a headstone from there, if one exists.
George Wesley Arbogast
2 Jan. 1854 ~ 16 Oct. 1929
Will pay for picture.

Frances Ilene Mills Cooke Obit

mabeone — 8 May 2008 2:07:32 GMT

Mrs. Frances Ilene Mills Cooke, 97, of 217 Northwood Drive, Mount Airy, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008, at her home.

Mrs. Cooke was born April 22, 1911, in Ordway, CO, to the late Walter L. and Louie Frans Mills.

She was a retired school teacher from the Patrick County school system and a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Wendell Radford of Claudville, VA; a son, Wayne Cooke of Claudville, VA; four grandchildren and spouses, Wendell Radford, Jr. and Kim Radford, Robin and Ken Blackard, Christi and Tim Calhoun, and Lori and Danny Creed; eight great-grandchildren, Kip Blackard, Cole Blackard, Cody Calhoun, Garret Calhoun, Emily Calhoun, Madeline Creed, Abigail Radford, and Zachary Radford; five sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Mary Lou Hutchens, Dorothy Mills, Helen Cooke, Mabel Cooke, and Era and Vester Jackson; a former daughter-in-law, Brenda S. Cooke; and special caregivers, Rinita True and Delcie Montgomery.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cooke was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Wayne Cooke; an infant daughter, Glinda Cooke; a sister, Mary Sue Puckett; and four brothers, James Mills, Clyde Mills, Robert Mills, and Cecil Mills.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Buford Jessup and Dr. James Joseph, and entombment will follow in the Pilot Mountain City Mausoleum. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 12:30 until 2:00 PM at the funeral home, and other times at the home of Ann and Wendell Radford, 959 Unity Church Road, Claudville, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030, or the Mount Carmel Baptist Church Playground Fund, 123 Mount Carmel Church Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030.

Mt Airy News 7 May 2008

Heidt Family

Victoria Chapman — 13 Nov 2005 9:22:40 GMT

I am trying to put together some information on my grandfater and his ancestors. His name was Conrad Heidt. He lived in Sugar City and had 2 daughters. I am the daughter of Helen. I am very interested in any information about my great grandfather. Conrad Heidt Sr. I know he was married to Pauline, but I do not know anything about her. I do know that she is burried in Rocky Ford. Anyone with any information on my family please reply. Thank you so much.

searching for info on my greatgrandmother

carolcrowley94 — 28 Oct 2007 11:53:26 GMT

My greatgrandmother's name was joiner crowley. I found her in the 1880 census with my grandfather name jo at age 5. I
can't find any info on her death or husband or parents or etc. Can any person help me?

carol crowley
crowley@hawaii.edu

I am searching for marriage records of troy and dorothy crowley!!!

carolcrowley94 — 28 Oct 2007 11:49:01 GMT

I am searching for the marriage record of my mom dorothy cook(born1913 vardaman ms.) and my dad(troy crowley born1892 choctaw webster ms.

carol crowley
crowley@hawaii.edu

HOSLER of Crowley Co , Co

MaryYoder — 28 Jun 2001 11:08:07 GMT

Seeking any informaton on the following HOSLERs: All listed in Social Security Death Index.

Charles Hosler 11 Aug 1919-14 Aug 1989 Camp Verde, Yapapai, Az(b Co)
Virgil Hosler 3 Nov 1903- 30 Dec 1996 Co
Claire Hosler 24 Sep 1911- 10 Oct 1995 Co
Orvll Hosler 21 Jan 1899 0 Mar 23, 1989 Del Norte, Rio Grande, Co
Roy Hosler 3 May 1908 - Dec 1978 Ordway, Crowley, Co
Katie Hosler 28 May 1881 - Mar 1978 Ordway, Crowley, Co
Marie Hosler 24 Sep 1891 - Jan 1970 Maricopa, Az (b Co).
Mae Hosler 26 Feb 1903 - Mar 1983 Del Norte, Rio Grande, Co
William Hosler 14 Jan 26, 1926 - Jun 1984 Del Norte, Rio Grande, Co.
Gayle Hosler 21 Feb 1916 - 11 Mar 1998 Reding, Shasta, Ca (b Co).
Burton Hosler 22 Dec 1873 - 15 May 1970 Ordway, Crowley, Co.

Some of these HOSLERs may be descendants of my 2nd GUncle Dennis/Darius who was 1850 Cen Huntington Co, Ind, came to Piatt Co, Ill with his brothers Jefferson & Oliver (my GGF); married 1870/1 Piatt Co, Ill to a Lott/Hott. Jefferson & Oliver d. Piatt Co, Ill & Dennis/Darius went to Colorado. When my Grandfather Elmo Arthur Hosler (now dec'd) was a young man (bef 1910) he and his brother-in-law went to Colorado to visit the Hosler Family there. Family tradition: Dennis/Darius d Pikes Peak, Colorado. Trying desperately to get a line on this Hosler Family as I know absolutely nothing about them.

Have the Hosler Genealogy back to 1748 that I will gladly share with anyone who wants it. Hoslers from Switzerland, to Philadelphia, Pa, to Lancaster/Berks, Pa, to Stark Co, OH, to Huntington Co, OH, to Piatt Co, Ill, to McLean Co, Il (my branch). Sebastian & Barbara Degan Hasler/Hassler/Hossler had a very large family & have alot of descendants of all ch. & filling in more.

Help desperately needed & greatly appreciated!!!

Mary A. Yoder
Normal, Ill

Ira Ray Walter

agrobinson_1 — 7 Sep 2007 4:24:57 GMT

I am looking for information about Ira Ray Walter who was born in Colorado about 1893. His family lived in Ordway in 1910 & 1920. His father's name was Louis W. Walter born around 1860. His mother's name was Frances Emmit Walter, born around 1866. He had at least two brothers, John R. Walter born around 1887 and Hawes Elvin (or Elvin Hawes) Walter born around 1888. He had at least one sister, Alice R. Walter, born around 1895.
I would like to know if any of this family is buried at Ordway and, if so, the dates of their births and deaths.
I will appreciate any help to find this family.

Hintz-Combs marriage 1917

peterowena — 15 Jun 2007 5:09:24 GMT

I am looking for any info on Fred Hintz who married juanita combs in crowley county Co. about 1917. I know Fred immigrated from Germany in 1901. I would like to know if a marriage record had any parental info. thanks, Pete

Lookup Request from Australia

jimmccreadie — 2 Jun 2007 8:54:59 GMT

On probably 12 March 1903, at Crowley, my great-uncle James MURRAY was killed in a “railway accident” while returning to Denton, Texas. I have searched in vain for James’ final resting place in and around Denton and know he was not buried with the other members of his family in his native Scotland.

I would be extremely grateful for any information relating to the accident or grave.

Jim McCreadie
Fremantle
Western Australia

McConnells buried in Ordway Cemetery

leosteiner1023 — 18 Jan 2007 1:22:17 GMT

Is there someone that would check to see if the following are buried in the Ordway Cemetery? Hattie E. McConnell b.abt 1861 d. aft 1930-- Leroy Fred Mcconnell b. 10/3/1881 d. aft 1930-- His wife Anna b. abt 1902--- Edith Mabel McConnell b.7/26/1883 d.12/26/1967
The dates may not be accurate but are approximate. The first and middle names may be reversed.

Thank you in advance if you do this.

Leonard Steiner
Burchard, NE 68323

Nathaniel Crowley of S.C.

jnagrom — 25 Jan 2007 10:18:11 GMT

Searching for Nathaniel Crowley/Croley, b. @1869 son of Leander Crowley/Croley, b. 1843 who was son of Duncan C. Crowley/Croley b. 23 Mar 1822. Nathaniel married Ida Cox Wilkerson

Nancy Ellen Heddlesten buried in Ordway Cemetery

Etta Withers — 24 Oct 2005 3:56:12 GMT

I have a great-aunt who is buried in a cemetery that, I think, is north of Ordway and located on the left side of the road going out of town. We visited Ordway several years ago and someone at City Hall gave us directions to the cemetery and where to find her marked grave. Just inside the gate, we took a right and didn't walk very far before we found her grave.

Could I get someone to take a digital pic of her marker for me and one of the gate showing the name of the cemetery? Her infant son Morris Heddlesten may be buried beside her. Name on the marker may just have one or both of her given names; i.e. Nancy Ellen Heddlesten, b. 9/21/1872; d. 2/7/1908.

I will be happy to pay expenses or compensate the favor by doing lookups in Gregg Co., TX for someone. I have access to most of the books of the cemeteries in the county plus books of obits and funeral home records. I also maintain burial records for the old Rosedale Cemetery in Gladewater, Gregg Co., TX where we have many buried from the oil boom days of the 1930's.

Thank you very kindly for any assistance.

Etta Stephens Withers
Gladewater, Gregg Co., TX

everyone

cindy — 8 Nov 2005 2:28:02 GMT

hello the new web page is up and running please check it out while there dont forget to send in info so others may find there family roots also thanks cindy come check it out at
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Norris, Hudson 1925

jameseileennorris — 27 Jun 2006 4:58:27 GMT

Hi, I am looking for any information anyone has on my great and great,great grandmothers who lived in Ordway in the early 1920's. Demaris Hudson was the mother of Sarah Margaret Norris. We know they were buried in Valley View Cemetery - Demaris in Sept. 1923 and Sarah in Dec. 1925.
Any info would be nice.
Jim Norris
jnen@comcast.net

MCCLELLAN;BOLLINGER;BOSTON FARM in CROWLEY

linlescu — 26 May 2006 4:31:44 GMT

Here comes a long and rather disjointed query. I'm looking for any information on HENRY "HANK" MCCLELLAN in Crowley during the early and mid 1900's. Uncle Hank (my father's uncle) had a ranch/farm outside Crowley. Before that he lived with his mother and her husband "Captain" BOLLINGER in a great big house on a place called the BOSTON FARM. Hank's mother would be my gr.grandmother, but I don't know her 1st name. My father, JOSEPH MCCLELLAN, lived with his Uncle Hank both on the Boston Farm, and later on the ranch. Henry Mcclellan married WINNIE (i don't know her maiden name), and they raised my father for several years. Things are not too clear, but It seems that my father (JOSEPH) left Crowley with a friend named FRED BREWER when he was about 16 or 17 (around 1918) to go "seek his fortune". Henry and Winnie remained on the ranch until he was killed in a tractor fire in the early 1950's. Aunt Winnie later married "RED" (maybe Ernest) LUNDAHL and they lived on his ranch/farm until her death sometine in the 60's. Red has since passed away too. Though not a relative, he was very dear to our Aunt Winnie, and very kind to us when we visited. I know that he had a daughter named EARLINE who was married to a Hughes or a Wright (two other families I remember meeting at a round-up. I have no family records, and there is no one left to ask. I would really like to know some of the history of these families, especially any info. on my father (JOSEPH MCCLELLAN) and my gr. grandmother BOLLINGER!!!

Valley View Cemetary

bookk — 7 Mar 2006 6:38:35 GMT

I would like to get a hold of someone to fix an old headstone in this cemetary

Bernice Adams

Victoria Chapman — 19 Mar 2006 6:43:24 GMT

I am adding to previous message. I did talk to my dad some about my grandmother Bernice Adams. I have some info that might help anyone, help me with any information I can get. Her full name was Bernice (Darr) Adams. I think she was married to a Pinkerton in either Arkansaw, Oaklahoma or Texas. He was a salesman. My grandmother had a brother ( Charles Darr) and a sister (Dorthy Darr ),(Roberson). I did find out that my father was poss. adopted. I think his birth father's name was Jack Noel Adams. My father told me he was from Texas (Big Springs ?)
My father Bill Adams was inlisted in the Army and was deployed out of Ammarillo TX. to Cheyene Wyo. He was in the first Infantry and was in a tank co. but does not remember the #. He did have a son Donnie Adams who was at one time living in Flordia.
I just really would like to know any iformation for he is the only one left that I have to talk to and he does not know very much information for he is not in good health. Please any information would be of great use

A. B. Hollingshead (1853-1934)

Leah — 8 Sep 2004 5:37:09 GMT

I am seeking information about an A. B. Hollingshead (1853-1934) buried in Lakeview Cemetery. He also appears in the 1930 census for Sugar City, Crowley Co., living with his daughter Nellie and his son-in-law Luther Harris. Hollingshead may be from my line, but I can't tell without more information about him.

If anyone has any additional information about this man or his family, I would really appreciate hearing from you.

Thank you,
Leah

Markus

Barryrbstar — 28 Oct 2005 12:15:46 GMT

Looking for wifes family who lived in Sugar City Colo. early 1900s.There was a Gottlieb Markus at the time.

granville Coy/Coy's in Crowley County

Jennifer Ercul — 24 Nov 2005 5:04:58 GMT

I am trying to find out about the Coy's previously residing in Crowley county area. I have seen it said that Granville Coy (my gr gr grandpa) was murdered in Ordway in 1918 because his neighbors wanted his water. His is supposed to be buried in Ordway. However, have not seen him listed in any of them. I would appreicate any information anyone has.

CLATWORTHY

zoemather1 — 28 Jan 2006 6:33:02 GMT

Searching for information on Ernest Clatworthy family, Olney Springs, CO from 1920 to present. In-laws were J.C. BUELL, Ordway.

Ada Prouty-Agnew

cathiagnew — 4 Feb 2002 6:02:52 GMT

October 1, 1900

Ada Prouty-Agnew was born mear Grundy Center, Iowa, March 1, 1874. She was married to Thomas Agnew at Williams, Iowa, November 7, 1894. Died at Ordway, Col., September 26, 1900. Deceased leaves a husband, two sons, four and and two years old, Thomas L. and Arla D., a mother, brothers and other relatives, besides many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Agnew came to Colorado in December in hopes that a change of climate might improve her health. They were here but a short time til she began to improve. She grew better gradually and they were greatly encouraged. In July other complications set in, superinduced by her former trouble --the terrible consumption--and she failed fast. During her sickness she was an example to us all in patience and her trust in God. Was ready and willing to die: her only regret was leaving her husband and little ones.

Mrs. Agnew possessed a fine intellect and commanded respect by every one who met her. To know her was to love her. The remains were shipped to her former home, near Blairsburg, Iowa, for internment, accompanied by her family and her mother and uncle, who arrived here about two weeks ago from Iowa. The family and friends have the sympathy of this entire community.

Mrs. Callie A. Miller, Ordway, Col. Oct. 1

Posted by Cathi Agnew Smith, granddaughter of Ada May Prouty Agnew

Obit lookup please

Janice — 21 Feb 2003 12:57:54 GMT

Would someone please look up the following obit for me?:

Bernice A. Adams (b. 1906) d. 14 Feb 1995 in Sugar City, Crowley Co., CO.

Thanks

grandparents

wendy — 17 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking in Crowley county as well as other counties for information on my grandparents, David Carol Littlefield, and his wife Mabel (maiden unknown) I only know that they lived in this state and my grandfather died around 1950"s. I am looking for there parents names if available.
thank you for any information you might have.
wendy

Charles F. Haight guardianship record

rsmstahley — 30 Sep 2005 10:16:06 GMT

There is a guardianship record for Charles F. Haight in
the Cattaraugus County, New York, courthouse.

I only wanted to post this information so anyone searching
for more information on Charles F. Haight would know where
to find this record.

Susan Stahley
Professional Genealogist in Cattaraugus County, NY

Annas Anderson/Ordway

IngridA3 — 27 Jun 2005 1:02:32 GMT

I am looking for the grave of my Gr. uncle, Annas Anderson. He died in Feb. 1977, and I believe he is buried in Ordway Cem. Is there a contact who can provide a cemetery map and lot number? I plan to visit Ordway next month. Any stories about him are welcome, as he didn't have a wife or children (as far as my family knows). He was a truck driver and lived in Ordway at least 30 yrs.
Thanks, Ingrid

Kammerzell

Arthur Derr — 20 May 2003 10:26:53 GMT

I am looking for two daughters of Phillip Kammerzell and his wife Anna Elisabeth Weber, both born in Russia and are buried in Lakeview Cemetery. I have accounted for three of the couples children: Anna Elisabeth who married George Reiswig; John who married Anna Margaret Melcher; and Henry married to Marie Manweiler. The latter couple are also buried in Lakeview.
The two missing girls are Maria Elisabeth Kammerzell. She was supposed to have married a man with the surname of Geist. The other missing girl is believed to be Mary and that is all I have. They died sometime before their father's death in 1947. They were probably born in Walter, Saratov Province, Russia
Thanks in anticpation

FEEBECK, Harold killed by locomotive explosion

dougstorie — 20 Aug 2005 5:49:11 GMT

Seeking info about a cousin who was killed somewhere along the Missouri Pacific line between Pueblo County to Kiowa County at the Colo - Kansas state line.

Accident occured between 10 - 14 December 1945.

Thank you Doug S.

HOFFMAN, Alfred J.

JeannieA99 — 14 Nov 2005 5:24:50 GMT

Born abt. 1897. Died 22 May 1934 in Sparks, Washoe, NV.
Buried around Sugar City, Crowley, CO, home of parents.
Possible WW I veteran, wounded.
Worked for 10+ years for Southern Pacific RR in Nevada before death.
Relative: H. A. HOFFMAN of Kansas City, MO (1934).

I am looking for any information re: the related HOFFMAN family in the Colorado area.
Thank you.

GEORGE GALLAVAN, JR. - OBITUARY

BobbyTitle — 16 Sep 2005 9:07:57 GMT

The Sun, San Bernardino, CA - December 5, 2004

GEORGE GALLAVAN, JR., a lifelong resident of San Bernardino and Rialto, CA died November 21, 2004. He was born in Ordway, Colorado and came to Southern California with his family when he was 2 years old. He was a 50-year member of the Structural and Ornamental Ironworkers Local 433 of Los Angels, CA.

He is survived by a sister, Margaret Gallavan of Woodburn, OR; a brother, John Patrick of San Bernardino; a brother Robert of Niceville, FL; also his wife of 64 years, Audrey; four sons and a daughter and their spouses.

Cremation will take place and his ashes will be interred at Hillside Memorial Park in Redlands, CA near his son Thomas, who preceded him in death in 1993.

NOTE: Submitter is not related in any way to deceased. Obituary is provided for genealogical interest only.

~RIP~

Obit - Leroy Dale Brown - Arizona - Colorado

tcbphoto — 20 Nov 2004 2:37:26 GMT

Kammerzell

Sandra Newton — 15 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Mr. Kammerzell, a native of Russia, immigrated to this country with a
wife and some daughters. One or two more daughters were born in this
country.

He was the maternal grandfather to my relative, who would like to find
out what happened to him, and where he is buried. His wife died shortly
after the birth of their youngest daughter, Ruth. He raised all the
daughters alone in Portland, Oregon and then moved to Sugar City,
Colorado sometime after 1910, my relative believes. He was a marshall
in Sugar City, my relative guessing about 1918-1922.

My relative would like to know:

1. When he lived in Sugar City.
2. Did he die there?
3. Was he buried there.
4. Any information about the years he spent there.

If it helps any, the daughters' names were Lizzie, Katie (9-28-1891),
Margaret, Dena, and Ruth. Katie was the mother to my relative. Ruth
was born on a train going from New York to Odessa, Washington. The
grandmother died close to Odessa, Washington.

Mr. Kammerzell was a farmer most of his life. In Russia he also drove a
whiskey wagon.

I would appreciate a quick
response, as I have been promising my relative some information for
quite some time.

Thank you. Sandra Newton

Walter, Annie and Grace Clark

luvnno@aol.com — 24 Jul 2004 12:16:25 GMT

I am looking for information on the family of a great-great uncle that may have lived in the area of Olney Springs. I do not have anything that definitely tells me that this family was there. Walter's daughter Grace was born on 5 June on 1887. I know that she was born in Colorado, but the other only information I have is that she was born in either _________ Springs or __________Wells near the Colorado border.
If anyone has information about this family I would appreciate the help. Annie divorced Walter I believe soon after Grace's birth and eventually went to California.

Need Info abt Wm. H. CRISMAN of Ordway, CO; a newspaper editor in the 1920's.

marykayward1432 — 27 Jan 2004 12:30:34 GMT

Need info about William and Minnie CRISMAN and family of Ordway, CO. William H. CRISMAN was a newspaper editor and his son, Homer was an assistant editor in 1920. By the time of the 1930 census, William CRISMAN had moved to Pueblo, CO where he was the proprietor of a newspaper and
his son, William operated the press .

By 1930 their son, Homer CRISMAN had become a Methodist minister, and he and his wife, Eva CRISMAN were on the 1930 census in Eads, Kiowa, Colorado with their son, Homer Ronald CRISMAN born abt Oct 1919 probably in Ordway, Crowley co, Colorado.

Homer and Eva CHRISMAN were Bozeman, Gallatin co, Montana when Homer they died in 1978 & 1976. They probably lived in Wyoming in the 1950's prior to moving to Bozeman, Montana.

Homer CRISMAN (Sr) born 15 Jul 1893 died Feb 1978 of Bozeman, Gallatin, MT. His social security number was issued in Wyoming in 1953 [per ssdi].

His wife, Eva CRISMAN born 3 Dec 1891 died Jul 1976 ofBozeman, Gallatin, MT; Her social security # was issued in Montana in 1973.

Please contact me with any info about the above: Mary K. Ward, 1432 Yeardley Drive, Richmond, Virginia 23225. Thanks.

Eagle Wine & Liquor store 1914, Slobodien

Philip Richard Slobodien — 11 Apr 2004 3:39:10 GMT

My grandfather Philip Slobodien owned this store in 1914.
Looking for pictures and any infomation you can have.
He and my dad are in the 1914 -1915 Crowley County Directory, marked Suger City.

They had working for them a Mr Adam Meisner as a bartender. Mr Meisners wifes name in Anna.

Will be in Suger City late May or early June 2004
Can be reached cell 1-760-485-2496 when in Suger City.

Trabert, Orlo W, 1886-1938

CathyDenneeJohnson — 6 Jan 2003 1:31:03 GMT

Could someone with access to the county County Courthouse look up a marriage date for me? Orlo W Trabert married Rosela Grace Sherin on May 27, 1908. Sometime after that, possibly in the 1920's or 1930's he married Lottie M unknown. Orlo was born in 1886 in KS and died in 1938, I think in Ordway, CO and is buried in the Ordway Cemetery. Rosela Grace is buried there too, but I don't know her death date. Lottie unknown was born in 1893 and died in 1953 and I think is buried in the same plot as Orlo and Rosela, with some children possibly.

Thank you very much for anything anyone can do for me.
Cathy Johnson

Robert Duane MACRANDER

Jimmie D. Macrander — 24 Jan 2004 11:41:27 GMT

Please provide information for the individuals listed.

1.) Robert Duane MACRANDER, buried in Olney Springs Cemetery, Crowley Co., CO in Sept 1948.

2.) Baby MACRANDER, buried Dec 1927, in a grave next to Robert Duane M.

The MACRANDER family history of persons with this surname from around the world is in preparation and I hope to include these two individuals and their closest relatives. In addition, information about them during their time in Crowley County, CO would appreciated as well.

Jim Macrander

Obituary look-up HENKEL,HINKEL,HINKLE

kimberlee_henkelmoody — 24 Jan 2004 9:03:31 GMT

Help !!
Looking for my Great-Uncles death info. Theodor Hinkel ( Theodore Henkel)Born March 8,1907. He died Jan. 22,1911 in Sugar City and was buried on Jan. 24, 1911 in the Sugar City Cemetery. I have a very old photo of the "SUGAR CITY CEMETERY" dated 1940 the crosses and other "headstones" seem to made of wood.
I know his death was listed in ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH records. I would like to try and find his grave or at least be put in the general area for a planned visit this summer (2004) ANY HELP would mean alot.
Thank you,
Kimberlee Henkel-Moody
moodytn@earthlink.net

Minnie BUTTON b 1874 IL d aft Mar 1921 of Ordway, Crowley co, CO. husb W.H. CRISSMAN

marykayward1432 — 2 Dec 2003 9:58:48 GMT

Minnie BUTTON born 13 Aug 1874 in Monee, Will co, IL was dau of Dewitt & Francis BUTTON. After the civil war (aft 1869) her fam moved to Nebraska where her father proved a homestead. In 1878 they moved to Rock, Marshall co, Kansas. Her mother's obituary July 1896 says Mrs. Minnie CRISSMAN was then living in Missouri. Minnies father's obit in Oct 1901 mentions Mrs. CRISMAN of Green Ridge, Pettis co, Missouri. Minnie's brother, Leander BUTTON's obit March 1921 mentions his sister, Mrs. W. H. CRISSMAN living in Ordway, Colorado. Please help me find info about this CRISSMAN family. Please contact me: Mary K. Ward, 1432 Yeardley Drive, Richmond, Virginia 23225. Ph: 804-232-9338. Thanks!

BTW: The Lower Volga Villages Obituary Project online: mentions Janice CRISSMAN the sister of Carla KARST who married in 1850 John W. GAITHER, Jr. -he was b 1930 & d 20 Aug 1996 WaKenney. So - was Janice CRISSMAN's maiden name KARST?

Obit look up

Robert — 2 Oct 2003 3:33:55 GMT

Wondering if someone could look up an obit for NELLIE C. WHEATLAND. DIED; Jan 28, 1918. Olney Springs.
Thank you

Searching for Effie F. (Coons) Matthews

Dawn Hall — 2 Oct 2003 2:35:44 GMT

Hi,

I'm trying to locate my great grandmother's grave. She is on the 1930 census living in Ordway. My grandfather Clarence Matthews and grandmother Francis/Frances Matthews lived in Ordway for many years. They are buried in Pueblo, Colorado. If anyone could help me with this, I would greatly appreciate it. I'm wanting to take my family to Ordway sometime soon to show them where I spent some of my childhood. Thanks so much.

Good morning Listers,

laurelcampbell — 1 Mar 2002 6:47:51 GMT

Is there anyone on this List who has any books about the history of Sugar City? Also cemetery look-ups?

My husband's great grandfather, John Henry (Harry) Abel was the General Manager of the National Sugar Company in the 1920s. I wonder if there is any mention of him in any of the histories? His family was friends with the Careys who were instrumental in this company. He came from Baltimore, MD to manage.

His wife was Eileen Richards, daughter of Lawrence A. Richards and Zaidee B. Barker. They lived in Rocky Ford for awhile, but I know they were in Sugar City in the 1920 census. According to family records, Eileen was the only girl in her high school graduating class in Sugar City. I believe this would have been about 1916. Are there any records or yearbooks from the HS in Sugar City?

John Abel was piloting a 2 passenger plane from Pueblo to Sugar City on March 21, 1930 when his plane crashed in Sugar City, killing him and his passenger. I have the obit on that from the Pueblo Chieftain.

I am especially interested in knowing if Lawrence and Zaidee are buried in Sugar City. Lawrence died June 22, 1937 and Zaidee died January 13, 1930.

I live in Pueblo, CO and would like to plan a trip to Sugar City, but it would be nice to know ahead of time if they are buried in the area.

Many thanks for any information.

Laurel

Looking for relatives of Harley Abel/Able

ZiggyRibbon — 6 Sep 2003 12:58:19 GMT

This family lived in Ordway, Colorado in the years 1920 to present. Harley married Gladys Mcdonell 1929, her parents Hugh A. McDonell and Ethel. Harley divorced Gladys due to an inlaw problem. The grandchildren of this couple wants to meet their Able/Abel cousins. One child was born to Harley and Gladys Abel/Able. We hope you are still living in Ordway, Colorado. Take care. and email me, please.

Fenton's in Sugar City

Mark James — 9 Jun 2003 7:31:19 GMT

Hello, I am trying to locate ANY information reguarding the FENTON surname. My father's name was Leonard Clyde Fenton, My Grandmother was Gladys Fenton but I do not know my Grandfathers name. Does anybody know of any Fentons in and around the Sugar City area around 1923-24? or any Fenton's in the Lakeview Cemetary?
Any help would be GREAT!

Thanks

Mark James
mjames4@tampabay.rr.com

Planning trip and looking for grave

Mike Hammer — 11 May 2003 1:00:02 GMT

Greetings to the list.

My family and I will be coming through Ordway in early June, and I am interested in locating the graves of my Grandfather and Grandmother. According to the information that I have, they were both buried in Valley View Cemetery.

My Grandfather was E.O. McCLEARY, died August 1945, and my Grandmother was Edna (WOODARD) McCLEARY, died May 1959.

If anyone has any information on them, or who I can contact, I would be greatly appreceiative.
Thanks in advance,
Mike

William Riley Williams and Nora E Jacobs

kmikes1066121 — 29 Dec 2003 10:56:38 GMT

Looking for information on William Riley Williams and Nora E Jacobs, his wife. They lived in Olney Springs. Nora died on August 9, 1959 and Riley died on July 7, 1962.

Looking for there obits. Want to know if they had children.

James Mattingly

sally jean cecil slevin — 27 Feb 2003 5:51:59 GMT

Searching for any info on a James Mattingly b 3-25-1904 in Indiana and d May 1975 in Sugar City, Crowley, Colorado. He was married to a Leona Cecil Mattingly. If any of these names rings a bell please email me at sjs419@hotmail.com Thank you

Wood

Zandra — 2 Feb 2003 6:21:36 GMT

Trying to learn about William R. Wood and family. Found him on the 1870 Census for Chattanooga Hamilton Co TN. With wife Harriet age 29 born OH. He was in 1880 Census for Fairfield Wayne County Il. New wife Nancy age 25 born OH. In 1895 State Census found him in Norton Norton County KS. In 1910 Nancy was in Otero County Co. For the years 1920 and 1930 was in Sugar City Crowley County CO.

Bartlett obit in Ordway

T_Barco — 26 Feb 2003 7:40:22 GMT

Trying to find the obit of Dudley F. Bartlett who was born Mar. 10, 1876 in Iowa and died Dec. 1971. Also his wife, Jessie B. Bartlett born June 1879 in Iowa and believed to have died Nov. 1965. Lived in Ordway, Colorado.

Sandris family in Sugar City

FFDreesen — 13 Sep 2003 10:52:06 GMT

Searching for information on George Sandris, born 1886 and died 1971. He had a ranch outside Sugar City sometime around 1928-38? Would like to know where the ranch was located. Also, would like to have a picture taken of the tombstone in the Lakeview Cemetery for Mary Hrabcak Sandris who was buried there on Jan. 10, 1931 ( I believe twins are buried with her as she died trying to give birth to them).

If you can help I'd appreciate it.

Gipe, Juanita

Marie Starbuck — 18 Apr 2003 7:54:21 GMT

Looking for my mother's sister Juanita Gipe, probably born at Olney Springs, CO, April 1918. She died at about 10 months of age, and is buried at Fowler. Is there a name for this cemetery? Does it have a directory or has it been recorded. There may not be a headstone on this grave; if not would like to place one.

Robert Cox - grocer in Ordway 1942-1946

RogerCox91 — 1 Sep 2003 7:45:32 GMT

Does anyone have information on Robert Cox of Ordway? He moved from Pueblo to Ordway in 1942 and died in 1946. He married Adah ? who lived in Ordway after he died. Does anyone have access to an obituary of Adah Cox of Ordway? Their daughter, Jo Ann Cox, lived in Pueblo in 1946.

Daniel Leroy Harrington

PhillipHarrington — 11 Feb 2002 3:37:31 GMT

I am seeking information about Daniel Leroy Harrington, who may have had a homestead in present-day Crowley Co., issued about 1882. If so, he may have also been accompanied by his children, Perry Milton Harrington and Charles Harrington. Any information on any of these three names would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Rhoades, Dixon Frederick

GeneWarner44 — 16 Jun 2003 3:24:47 GMT

Hello from Pennsylvania!
I'm searching for information on Dixon F. Rhoades who was born May 18th., 1906 in Altoona, Blair Co., Pa. and died April 16th., 1989 in Ordway, Crowley Co., Colorado. His mother & father were Ida Bell and Albert Rhoades. They were my Great Grandparents and I would love to have more information on him to pass down to my grandchildren.
Thanks for any and all help,
Gene Warner

searching

Sherry Rupp — 12 Feb 2003 9:47:27 GMT

I am searching for information concerning Hazel Linenberger. I am her niece, and while traveling through Rocky Ford we stopped at the nursing home to visit her and we were told that she passed away about a year ago.

To our knowledge she was burried in the Ordway. We are wanting to know the date of her death, and if she was burried in Ordway.

If you can help I would appreciate it.

Sincerely

Littlefield, Lilifeld

GrandmaChick33 — 8 Feb 2003 3:11:30 GMT

I have found out that the family name was changed from Lilifeld to Littlefield. Joseph Lilafeld came from Volendam, Holland sometime before 1887 My GGrandfather married Caroline ? of German descent and their first child was born in 1888, so I assume he arrived a few years before that. Does anyone have a Joseph, William, John, Carrie (Caroline) or Lizzie (Elizabeth)in their family? His wife Caroline has some connection to the Harders family in Burr Ridge, IL.

Macrander family in Crowley Co., CO

Jimmie D. Macrander — 12 Jan 2003 7:03:36 GMT

Seeking information about MACRANDER family in Crowley County, Colorado. These are of interest, since the two individuals do not appear in other more extensive family trees for the family MACRANDER, centered in the region of MO, IA, NE, KS and further east in KY, OH, IL, VA.
Only clues currently available are two gravestones in Onley Springs Cemetery for:
(1) "Baby" MACRANDER, died Dec. 1927
(2) Robert Duane MACRANDER, died Dec. 1948.
Please respond with any information to
Jim Macrander, macranderj@aol.com

Sugar City, Colorado - Founder?

CEx — 29 Aug 2001 10:56:11 GMT

I was told that my great, great grandfather ( Jacob Ex ) was the person who founded Sugar City, Colorado.
Would anyone happen to know?

John Wilber and A.J. Dean

J_Lugers — 11 Nov 2002 5:17:22 GMT

Looking for information about John C. Wilber, b. 9/1866 in IA, and Andrew J. Dean, b. 1866 in Missouri. They were in Ordway, Crowley Co. in the 1920 census. Children of Andrew J. Dean are:
Juanita, b. 12/1890
Ruth, b. 9/1892
Ethlyn, b. 7/1894
Frankie, b. aft. 1899
Andre, b. aft 1899

Daisy Archibald Lupton

tllupton — 15 Jun 2004 6:20:59 GMT

Daisy Archibald Lupton was born 13 Nov 1881 & died 13 Jan 1972 in Ordway, Crowley Co., Colorado. I am trying to locate her parents. If anyone has any info to share, I would appreciate it greatly!

Crowley County Lookup

Francis Montgomery — 26 Jun 2002 2:09:05 GMT

Could someone please do a lookup for me of someone that I believe is my great grandfather? His name was Robert Ewing Montgomery, and he died on 19 April 1931. He is buried in the Olney Springs cemetery, and the reference number (plot, etc.) is 124-3. Any details will be most gratefully recieved, as I have hit a stone wall in all previous attempts. I will more than gratefully reimburse for any and all costs. Please email.
Thank you so much,
Francis Montgomery

Obituary Lookup

suecq_1 — 29 Jun 2002 12:24:41 GMT

Can anyone lookup an obituary for me for Emma R. Dinning
who died in Ordway on February 6, 1925. Her death certificate states that she was buried in Ordway. I will pay any copy fees, postage or scanner fees needed.

HOHIMER, BOREN

Robin Heppler — 24 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Hello! I am researching the John T. Hohimer family. I have been told that he and his family (wife Ada M. and daughters Jennie B., Leodonia and Nellie M.)lived in Olney Springs, Crowley County during the 1940's. In fact, John T. (born in Fallriver, KS) died in 1944 in CO. I am particularly interested in his daughter Nellie M. Boren (born 1906 in KS). Your assistance or any information is most appreciated. I live in Jefferson County, CO.

ADDOW NIDA PETERIE

PegKoontz — 8 Mar 2002 2:31:01 GMT

Looking for information on Addow Nida Peterie and his family.
Born about 1872, possibly in MO. Moved to Crowley, Colorado. Possibly died in Crowley Co.

William Mart Ervin

Sherian Ervin Keeling — 15 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Information I've received states that William Mart Ervin, my ggggradfather, died in Orway, Colorado on the 15th of June, 1918. Can anyone verify this or provide me with any information on William Mart Ervin?

Harley Leon Hodson

Mark Landes — 30 Jan 2002 3:16:18 GMT

I am trying to find out more about my Great-Grandmother and Great-grandfather. Bertha Mae (Quance) Hodson was born on 27 Nov 1890 and married my Great-grandfather Harley Leon Hodson (b. 18 April 1891, d. Feb 1971) and died Oct 1976. They had my grandmother Merna Dortha (Hodson) Landes on 1 June 1913 in Scott County, Kansas.

Henry W. Martin Family

REMBUD1 — 14 Jun 2003 3:30:17 GMT

I am searching for the descendants of Henry W. Martin. Henry was born in March 1875 in Brown County, Ohio. He married Martha in 1903 and they have three sons born in Ohio, Charles Fred Martin born in about 1905, John S. Martin born in about 1907, and Edward M. Martin born in 1911. The family moved to Crowley County, Col. between 1911 and 1920. Henry died in 1959 and Martha died in 1963 and both are buried in Manzanola Cemetery, Otero County. Edward M. Martin is also buried in Manzanola Cemetery.
Any help appreciated, Bud Martin

RE: Ray Masterson

Shari Montgomery — 24 Aug 2001 11:25:59 GMT

Am trying to look for or find any information on my Great-Uncle, Ray Masterson. Please contact me via email if you know of someone with this name who resides (ed) in Crowley County. Thank you.

richard family late 1800

738422 — 27 May 2002 11:54:50 GMT

I am looking for infor on a Theogene F Richard who married a
Josephine Landry in 1892. He died 3 yrs later.He had a brother Theodule F Richard who married a Alma Landry in his old age.He had a son Theodule F Richard Jr. He was still alive in 1963.He had stepbrothers by the name of Christ.Does anyone know of these people. Josephine is listed as working on Theodule `s place as a housekeeper in 1880 along with lots of other people Anything will help.
jackie

Roscoe Apple

Angelic Noble — 5 Oct 2001 4:43:13 GMT

Does anyone have the obit. for Roscoe Apple. He died in 1988. He was married to Edith Jenkins

find greatgrand parents

Roi L. Sigler — 28 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

this county that they live in was cowley at ordway co.
the cemetry was near ordway co. please give me information what cemetry they are buried and names of each great grand parents thank you from roi sigler email address at roisfurn@cs.com

My wife's grandmother

Solange — 17 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Mary Rose Richards passed in 1939, I believe. She was a school teacher... I think... in Sugar City, Crowley County, Colorado. My wife thinks that she was an American Indian, whose maiden name was Rose.

Hubert MILLER/Lydia BUTTS

susancurtis123 — 16 Mar 2002 5:17:43 GMT

Hubert MILLER, age 18, was md. to Lydia D. BUTTS, age 16, on March 22, 1919 in Crowley Co., CO (cert. #3840) by C. C. WOOLDRIDGE, a County Judge of Ordway, CO. Apparently, Lydia (b. 18 Sep 1902 in OK) died of typhoid just a few months later (on Oct 31, 1919? although no death cert seems to have been filed) and buried in Sugar City, CO. Hubert was referred to as a town boy, in contrast to Lydia who lived in a rural area. I am trying to get specific dates on Hubert, b. abt 1901, even though it looks like he and Lydia had no children.

Thanks,
Susan

Nina Lee Stevens Dungan

Jim Stevens — 12 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Nina Lee Stevens Dungan, 75 of Cantonment, Florida, passed away, Tuesday, May 23, 2000 in the NHC Convalescent Center following an extended illness.
Mrs. Dungan was a native of Ordway, Crowley Co., Colorado, the daughter of the late Guy and Helen Stevens, and granddaughter of the late Ernest F.and Eva Riley Williams, also of Ordway. Her brother Jackson W. (Jack) passed away in El Paso, TX in 1990.
Mrs. Dungan had resided in Escambia County, FL for 55 years. She was a graduate of the University of West Florida and taught 4th grade for 40 years. Her husband George J. Dungan preceded her in death.
Mrs. Dungan is survived by: a daughter, Joetta Rusin of Centerville, GA; a son, George Steven Dungan of Pensacola; a grandson, Richard Dawsey of Warner Robbins, GA; a grandaughter, Shannon Olivica of Houma, LA and a great-grandson Mathew Olivica also of Houma, La. She is also survived by three nephews: Jim Stevens, of San Carlos, CA; Jeff Stevens of Tempe, AZ; and Jay Stevens, of El Paso, TX.
Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Walnut Hill, FL on May 26th, 2000, with Cedar Hill Funeral Home directing.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 401 Lincoln Ave, Ordway, CO 81063 in Mrs. Dungans name.

CHARLES G. "CHUCK" MCGHEE

SMcCurry — 31 Aug 2001 5:40:24 GMT

Fowler Tribune - Thursday, November 2, 2000

MCGHEE

Funeral services for Charles G. "Chuck" McGhee, 70, of Olney Springs were held Monday, Oct. 30 at Griffy Family Funeral Home Chapel in Fowler with the Rev. Lora Payne of Olney Springs Community Methodist Church officiating.

Burial was held in the Fowler Cemetery.

Mr. McGhee died Friday, Oct. 27, 2000 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo.

He was born Aug. 7, 1930 in Alamosa to Robert H. and Maude McGhee. He married Betty Jean Stiner on Sept. 29, 1948 at Taos, N. M.

He operated Pueblo Mild Transport Company from 1944 to 1995. He loved hunting and fishing and was a member of the snowmobile club in Pueblo for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, of the home; son Jim (Linda) McGhee of Olney Springs; sister Juanita (Clyde) Treat of Las Cruces, N. M.; grandchildren Becky McGhee of Philadelphia, Pa., Jason (Shana Lee) McGhee of Pueblo, Tia and Joslynn McGhee of Olney Springs; great-granchildren Dalhton and Darrian.

He was preceded in death by a son Jerry in 1972.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Crowley County Ambulance Fund.

Griffy Family Funeral Homes was in charge of arrangements.

BILLY ELDON FROMAN

SMcCurry — 31 Aug 2001 5:40:24 GMT

Rocky Ford Daily Gazette - Monday, October 16, 2000

BILLY FROMAN, 70, Services Tuesday

Funeral services for Billy Eldon Froman, 70, of Crowley County, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Griffy Family Funeral Home in Fowler with Rev. Don Parker of Ordway Baptist Church officiating.

Serving as casket bearers will be members of the Manzanola Volunteer Fire Department.

Burial will be at Imperial Gardens Cemetery in Pueblo.

Mr. Froman died Saturday at his home.

He was born April 28, 1930, at Stratton, TX, to Barnett E. and Edna Fay (Williams) Froman. He had made his home on the western slope for many years, but had resided at Crowley for the past several years.

He was self employed in heavy equipment and building construction, and had the local dealership for Chief Industries at the time of his death.

He is survived by his wife, Suesan, of the home; two sons, Britt Froman of Crowley and Mark (Cathy) Froman of Scott City, KS; two daughters, Patricia (Eldon) Stamps of North Pole, AK, and LaNita Halverson of Sterling; two step daughters, Tammy (Dan) Vedrode of Brighton and Penny Carlton of Denver; two step sons, Doug Green of Florida and Darwin Green in Montana; 19 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother Robert (Loretta) Froman of Avondale, and a sister, Mamie (Bob) Jones of Walsh.

Memorials may be sent to Otero County Hospice, in care of Griffy Family Funeral Home of Fowler, which is in charge of arrangements.

JOSEPH A. HESSLINK JR.

SMcCurry — 31 Aug 2001 5:40:24 GMT

Fowler Tribune - Thursday, January 27, 2000

HESSLINK

Graveside services for Joseph A. Hesslink Jr., 84, of Olney Springs were held Jan. 22, 2000 at the Olney Springs Cemetery with the Rev. Lora Payne officiating.

Casket bearers were grandchildren Joseph A. IV, Timothy, John Adam, Chad and Ken, Cindy, Christy and Jessica Hesslink, Candace Gunkel and Stephanie and Charles Chaloupek.

Ordway VFW Post Number 336 was in charge of military honors at the service.

Mr. Hesslink died Jan. 20 at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo.

Born Feb. 4, 195 in La Junta, he was the son of Joseph A. Hesslink Sr. and Estelle Blanche Cooper Hesslink.

On Oct. 11, 1946 he married Mary Jane Walter in Raton.

He worked for Twin Lakes Reservoir and Canal Company for over 35 years. He was a member of the Olney Springs Community Methodist Church and he was a former member of the Lions Club.

Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers, Edward, Harold and John; a sister, Frances and one stepson, Scott Chaloupek.

Survivors include his wife of the family home; three sons, John (Corine) Hesslink of Grand Junction, Joseph A. III (Rhonda) Hesslink of Rocky Ford and Therdore "Ted" (Noretta) Hesslink of Lakin, Kan.; one daughter, Dorothy (Phil) Verner of Guthrie, Okla.; three brothers, Robert (Frances) Hesslink of Riverside, Calif., Donald Gene (Jeannie) Hesslink of Long Beach, Calif., and Tommy Dean Hesslink of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Freda Ash of Canton, Ohio and Dorothy Carter of Hot Springs, Ark.; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Griffy Family Funeral Home of Fowler was in charge of the arrangements.

(Olney Springs is located in Crowley County;'Therdore' is not a typographical error-typed exactly as in paper)

RACHEL RUTH GIBSON

SMcCurry — 31 Aug 2001 5:40:24 GMT

Fowler Tribune - Thursday, February 10, 2000

GIBSON

Graveside services were held for Rachel Ruth Gibson, 76, of Olney Springs, on Feb. 8 at the Olney Springs Cemetery.

Olney Springs Community Methodist Church Rev. Lora Payne officiated. Vocalist was Melinda Rusher. Casket bearers were Delbert Mattson, Bob Williams, Ronald Parker, J.R. Baker, Jim Petrie and Darryl Carroll.

Visitation was on Monday at Griffy Family Funeral Home in Ordway. Burial was in the Olney Springs Cemetery.

Mrs. Gibson died Saturday, Feb. 5 at Crowley County Nursing Center where she had been a resident since Sept. 22.

Born Jan. 8, 1924 in Amy, Colo., she was the daughter of Dennis L. and Earlene Parker Osburn.

On July 19, 1950 she married H. Gail Gibson in Taos, N.M.

She was a member of the Olney Springs Community Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband of the family home; one son, Vance (Chris) Gibson of Penrose and two grandsons.

(Olney Springs is located in Crowley County)

Jessie (Ross) Dodds

Virginia Ross — 12 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Crowley County, Colorado: Looking for information concerning Jessie Ross Dodds who lived in LaJunta in early 1900's. Her parents were Ellen Fulton and Robert P. Ross. She was visited by her sister, Pearl Ross, during this time period.

KAY CATHERINE (PFEIFF) REPSHIRE

SMcCurry — 31 Aug 2001 5:40:24 GMT

Fowler Tribune - Thursday, June 22, 2000

REPSHIRE

Kay Catherine (Pfeiff) Repshire died at her home in Russell Springs, Kan., on June 8, 2000 at the age of 59.

Repshire was born June 16, 1940 to Otto L. and Vera Josephine (Rowland) Pfeiff in Crowley County.

Repshire attended school at Fowler and Olney Springs and graduated from Olney Springs High School with the class of 1958. She was employed by Wal-Mart fo Colby, Kan., until her illness caused her not to be able to work.

Funeral services were held at the Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home in Oakley, Kan., with the Rev. Bob Phillips officiating. Internment was at the Russell Springs Cemetery.

Casket bearers were Alan Wilson, Roger Wilson, Everette Repshire, Glenn Repshire, Robert Eaton, Mike Margheim, Jr., Roger Voss, Bill Rosing and Larry Cox.

Honorary casket bearers were grandson's Hal Frei, Joey Frei, Peter Caines, Anthony Repshire, Justin Hosey, Grant Repshire, and Jace Repshire.

Survivors include husband Wane, of the home, sons Gary Wane (Debbie) of Colby, Kan., James (Julie) of Edgerton, Kan., daughters Nancy K. (Jeff Jacobsen) of Alva, Okla., Debbie (Buddy) Anderson of Kiowa, Kan., Judy A. Repshire (Harry Bearley) of Oakley, Kan.

Brothers Dick (Dot) Pfeiff of Breckenridge, Texas; Bob (Wilma) Pfeiff of Winona, Kan., and Otto Pfeiff of Denver. Sisters include Wilma (Woodson) Adair; Helen Adair of Burke, Va., Emma (Walter) Wilson, of Olney Springs, 12 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by parents Otto and Vera Pfeiff, brothers Claude Preiff, Calvin Pfeiff, Dan Pfeiff and one granddaughter Cynthia Dawn Frie.

BENNIE E. KOBILAN

SMcCurry — 31 Aug 2001 5:40:24 GMT

Fowler Tribune - Thursday, June 29, 2000

KOBILAN

Funeral services for Bennie E. Kobilan, 71, of Olney Springs will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fowler with the Rev. Paul Anderson officiating.

Interment will be in Olney Springs Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday (today) at Griffy Family Funeral Home in Fowler.

Pallbearers will include Stanley Fedde, Tom Fedde, Scott Jensen, Willard Solomon, Harold Jensen, Jesse Solomon. Honorary pallbearers are Bruce Solomon, Keith West, Harry Markus, Bill Everitt, Walt Palmer and Earl Solomon. The organist will be Twana DeLong. Mark Fisher and Thelma June Mount will sing, and Virgil Ortega will provide accordion music as requested by Mr. Kobilan when preparing his services.

Mr. Kobilan died June 25, 2000, at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo.

He was born Jan. 12, 1929, to Andrew and Anna (Ferenick) Kobilan at Calhan and graduated from Calhan High School.

He married Thelma E. Solomon on Jan. 12, 1957, at Calhan. The family moved to Olney Springs May 3, 1963, and he became active in the operation of the family dairy which they ran for many years.

He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Fowler.

Survivors include his wife Thelma of the home; son Elwood Kobilan of Olney Springs; daughters, Thelma June (Dan) Mount of Ellsworth, Kan., and Sharon Ann (Mike) Sorensen of Tampa, Kan.; brothers Elvin (Juli) Kobilan of Calhan and Donald (Joan) Kobilan of Denver; sisters Ruth Ann (Larry) Morehead and Dorothy Culver, both of Colorado Springs; and 11 grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church.

(Olney Springs is located in Crowley County)

WILLARD WILLIAM BANDY

SMcCurry — 31 Aug 2001 5:40:24 GMT

Rocky Ford Daily Gazette - Monday, June 12, 2000

WILLARD BANDY, 90, Died Sunday

Willard William Bandy, 90, of Olney Springs, died Sunday, June 11, at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta, where he had been taken by Fowler ambulance service from Fowler Health Care Center earlier that morning.

He was born April 30, 1910, in Nashville, TN, to Dave and Mandy Spur Bandy.

He married Florence Clarissa March 17, 1936, at Lakin, KS. They farmed and ranched for a number of years and moved to the Arkansas Valley from Salida in 1952. He farmed until they moved in Olney Springs in 1972.

He is survived by his wife, Florence, of the family home; three sons; James Ray (Sharron) Bandy of Pueblo, Joe W. (Marilan) Bandy of Santa Rosa, CA, and Dale (Sarah) Bandy of Fowler; one daughter, Jane (Noel) DeKalb of Lincoln, NE, and several grandchildren.

At the family's request, creamtion has taken place. A memorial service will be announced later.

Griffy Family Funeral Home of Fowler was in charge of arrangements.

BILLY NEAL ROSS

SMcCurry — 31 Aug 2001 5:40:24 GMT

Rocky Ford Daily Gazette - Tuesday, May 30, 2000

BILLY ROSS, 66, Services Wednesday

Funeral services for Billy Neal Ross, 66, of Crowley County, will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Griffy Family Funeral Chapel in Ordway, with Rev. Don Parker of Ordway Baptist Church officiating.

Mike Apker will serve as organist and Denise Beaber will sing "My Way" and "The Old Rugged Cross."

Burial with military honors by the Pueblo Veterans Ritual Ream will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ft. Lyon National Cemetery.

Visitation is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Griffy Family Funeral Chapel in Ordway.

Mr. Ross died Friday at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, NM.

He was born Jan. 5, 1934, in Clovis, NM, to Henry Neal and Allie Loney Griffith Ross.

For several years, he worked at Kippers Market in La Junta and then was a sales representative for the Keebler Company in Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico and Kansas.

He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Marines.

He is survived by one daughter, Deborah Faye (Frederick) Peek of Albuquerque, NM; one son, Daniel Neal Ross of Ordway; four grandchilren; brothers, Hayden Ross of Arizona, Lester Teston of Idaho, and Ersal Teston of California.

Griffy Family Funeral Home in Ordway is in charge of arrangements.

LOREN A. SOBER

SMcCurry — 31 Aug 2001 5:40:24 GMT

FOWLER TRIBUNE - Thursday, 11 May, 2000

SOBER

The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Loren A. Sober, 70, of Crowley Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ordway. The Rev. Charles Sena officiated.

Mr. Sober died May 7, 2000, at his home.

He was born Jan. 30, 1930, to Alva D. and Anna (Fischer) Sober near Ordway.

He grew up and graduated in the area. He married Maxine Brewer at St. Peter's Catholic Church April 3, 1949. They lived in California one year in the early 1950s, then returned to Crowley County where they had lived ever since.

He was a rancher and also served as undersheriff, county assessor and county commissioner. He was a past president of the Ordway Lions club, served on the Crowley County Nursing Center board for eight years and belonged to the Crowley County Foundation, BPOE 1147 of Rocky Ford and St. Peter's Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife Maxine; sons Scott (Marlene) Sober of Boulder, Steven (Dorly) Sober of Aurora and Stacey (Susy) Sober of Crowley; daughter Loxi (Keith) Proctor of Rocky Ford; brother Charles "Chuck" (Connie) Sober of La Junta; sister Marjorie (Clifford) "Kip" Patton of Ordway; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Larry Sober.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crowley Heritage Center, P. O. Box 24, Crowley, or the Arkansas Valley Hospice, P. O. Box 1067, La Junta, either directly or through Griffy Family Funeral Home.

ELIZABETH D. LONGORIA

SMcCurry — 31 Aug 2001 5:40:24 GMT

ROCKY FORD DAILY GAZETTE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2000

ELIZABETH LONGORIA, 15, Rites Planned

Rosary for Elizabeth D. Longoria, 15, Ordway, will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, with mass of Christian burial 10 a.m. Thursday, both at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ordway, with Fr. John Farley officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Ordway.

Miss Longoria died Saturday near Ordway.

She was born May 2, 1984 in Rocky Ford to Celedonio and Rafaela (Castillo) Longoria. She was raised in Ordway and attended Crowley County schools. She was currently a freshman at Crowley County High School. Miss Longoria was also a member of Los Charritos dance group.

She is survived by her parents; brothers, Juna Francisco (Julie) Longoria of Pueblo, Sergio Longoria of Denver, Jose Longoria of Ordway; sisters, Maria Luisa (Ernesto) Gabriel of Rocky Ford, Antonia (Teodoro) Diaz of Denver and Margarita Longoria of Denver.

A memorial fund has been created in her honor. Contributions may be made thru Griffy Family Funeral Home of Ordway, which is in charge of arrangements.

BRETT MICHAEL (MIKE) MCCLEARY

SMcCurry — 31 Aug 2001 5:40:24 GMT

FOWLER TRIBUNE - Thursday, March 23, 2000

MCCLEARY

Private services for Brett Michael (Mike) McCleary of Colorado Springs will be held at the Olney Springs Community Cemetery at a later date. At this request there was cremation.

Mr. McCleary, 33, died March 16, 2000 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. He was born Dec. 14, 1966 in Rocky Ford.

Mr. McCleary had worked at Gibson's and Wal Mart in La Junta and at Rocky Mountain Clothing Company in Rocky Ford.

He is survived by his mother, Patricia Holman of Colorado Springs; grandmother Kathleen McCleary of Olney Springs; uncles Buck (Donna) McCleary of Olney Springs and Mike (Patty) McCleary of Casa Grande, Aris.; aunt Phylis (Larry) Boley of Rocky Ford, and a host of friends and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Earl McCleary in 1979.

Arrangements are made by Grooms Crematory and Mortuary in Rocky Ford.

HARRY E. SMOOT

SMcCurry — 31 Aug 2001 5:40:24 GMT

The Ordway New Era - April 4, 2000

HARRY E. SMOOT

HARRY E. SMOOT, 75, of Sugar City, died Thursday, March 30, at his home.

He was born Aug. 14, 1924, in Bokoshe, OK, to Harry Eugene and Geneva Mae (Dawson) Smoot.

He had lived in Bentonville, AR, for several years. Following the death of his mother, he moved to Sugar City. For many years, he was a heavy equipment operator for Valco in Rocky Ford.

There are no local relatives, but Larry and Donna Abert of Rocky Ford are special friends.

Graveside services will be held in Bentonville, AR, where he will be buried beside his mother.

Local arrangements were under the direction of Griffy Family Funeral Home in Ordway.

RAYMOND D. BURGESS

SMcCurry — 31 Aug 2001 5:40:24 GMT

THE ORDWAY NEW ERA - April 4, 2000

RAYMOND D. BURGESS

Funeral services for Raymond D. Burgess, 85, of Ordway, were 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ordway Assembly of God Church with Pastor Richard Zabriskie officiating.

Music was "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Unclouded Day," with Karol Carter as organist.

Casket bearers were Bruce Hughes, Eric Roberts, Brian Augustson, Jonathon Mickelson and Christopher and Adam Burgess. Honorary casket bearers included Steve Medina, Mike Dunagen, Larry Green and Raymond Hughes.

Concluding services and interment followed at 2 p.m. at Ft. Lyon National Cemetery with military honors provided by VFW John Butler Post #336.

Visitation was 1 to 6 p.m. Monday at Griffy Family Funeral Home Chapel in Ordway.

Mr. Burgess died Thursday, March 30, in Ordway.

He was born March 16, 1915, in Mounds, OK, to Lewis Raymond and Cora Lee (Smith) Burgess.

He lived in the area most of his life. He was an Army veteran of World War II from 1940 to 1945, having spent most of his military tour in the Aleutian Islands.

He married Madge Helen Pugh April 6, 1948, in Raton, NM.

Mr. Burgess worked as a body and fender man for 35 years. He retired from the former Zarbock Garage in Ordway after 25 years in the body shop.

He was a lifetime member of VFW John Butler Post #336 of Ordway.

He is survived by his wife, Madge H. "Peggy" Burgess of Ordway; sons, Kelly Burgess of Pueblo and Lewis Raymond "Casey" Burgess of Pampa, TX; daughters, Rebecca Lynn (Bruce) Hughes of Ordway, Kimberly Rae (Eric) Roberts of Sugar City, Lori Ann (Jonathon) Mickelson of Buena Vista, and Jennifer Lou (Steve) Hughes of Leoti, KS; brother, Edsel (Virginia) Burgess of Peoria, IL; 10 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and three sisters.

Memorials may be made to Ark Valley Hospice, either direct or through Griffy Family Funeral Home of Ordway, which was in charge of arrangements.

Andersen, Nielsen, Fry,Holdren,Hardy 1900

Donna Averill — 23 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My Grgpa moved to Crowley co, Fowler, CO in abt 1900 from Sweet Water NB. A member of the Danish community of course in Fowler as that is how it was founded. He owned land west(I believe)of Fowler. Nels Peder Andersen m Anna Marie Andreasen/Nielsen.7children,Clara,Margaret,Theodore,Lillian,Emory,Matilda and my Gma Rose. My Grgpa Lewis/Louis John Fry/Frye moved to Crowley co, Fowler, CO abt 1919 w his wife Mary Ellen Harris and their 3 children Ralph Henry, Clara and my Gpa Ira Merrill. Ira and Rose were married in Crowley co, Fowler CO 1-3-1925. Ralph Henry m Desolee Marguerite Holdren d of Henry Quincy Holdren of LaMar I believe if not Fowler also abt 1928?. First child of Grgpa Andersen was born in Sweet Water the other 6 in Crowley co, Fowler CO. Am looking for b dates and any other info. Would like to Adopt Crowley co, live in Colorado Springs.

GONZALES

Janice Petreley — 13 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Crowley County:

Any information regarding Prospero "Slim" Gonzales and his wife Delfina Salas Gonzales. Both long time residents of Crowley County, now deceased.

Prospero was born on Feb 22, 1904 Pajarito NM

died August 1980 in Ordway

Delfina was born May 10, 1908 in Pajarito NM

died December 1992 in Ordway

SCHOOLS / TEACHERS

JACRITCH — 6 Jan 2002 4:41:22 GMT

Letter dated 30 DEC 1913 from Ordway, Crowley Co., CO, written by Edith Holmes, school teacher, states "I have 7 pupils enrolled, just getting along fine with my school work. We have the coziest little school house. It is 14 by 20 - white on the outside & green inside. The furniture is all new and it is as cozy and pretty as one could wish. It looks like a little white box on the outside.

CAN ANYONE SHED LIGHT ON WHAT SCHOOL THIS MAY HAVE BEEN? IT WAS ON THE PRAIRIE IN ORDWAY. THANKS, Judy C.

Robbins from Olney Springs area

Jeanie Magee — 11 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I believe that my grandmother, Helen Robbins,was from the Olney Springs area. She was probably born about 1912. I wish I had more information, but am just in the beginning stages of my search. Any information on any Robbins that have lived in Crowley County would be greatly appreciated.

Altergott / Sugar City / Olney Srings

goldk — 3 Sep 2004 3:26:49 GMT

George Altergott b: December 29, 1881 in Bauer, Russia d: July 17, 1932 in Torrington,Wyo.
Wife of George was Eva Katherine Stoll b: January 04, 1884 in Bauer, Russia d: April 03, 1976 in Mitchell, Scottbluff County, Nebraska
Children:
Eva Altergott b: December 01, 1903 in Russia
George Altergott b: August 20, 1906 in Russia
Molly Altergott b: March 09, 1911 in Olney Springs, Colo
John Altergott b: Dec 26, 1913 in Sugar City,Co d: Dec 1973
Mary Magdoline Altergott b: June 18, 1915 in Wheatland, Wyo Martha Altergott b: Jan 23, 1917 in Wheatland,Wyo
Anna Altergott b: April 16, 1918 in Wheatland, Wyo
Henry Altergott b: Apr 02,1919 in Scottsbluff,Ne d: Nov 1969
Elizabeth Altergott b: Abt. June 26, 1921 in Scottsbluff,Ne
Jacob Altergott b: Jan 16, 1924 in Oshkosh,Wis d: May 06, 1989 in Spokane,Washington
Fredrick Altergott b: May 06, 1925 in Oshkosh,Wi
Pauline Altergott b: Abt. March 09, 1927 in Oshkosh, Wis

ARTHUR "BUD" APKER

SMcCurry — 31 Aug 2001 5:40:24 GMT

Rocky Ford Daily Gazette - Thursday, December 30, 1999

BUD APKER, 76, SERVICES MONDAY

Funeral mass for Arthur "Bud" Apker, 76, Ordway, will be at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ordway, 10 a.m. Monday, with Fr. John Farley officiating. Burial will be in Ordway's Valley View Cemetery.

Mr. Apker died Wednesday at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Ordway March 5, 1923, to C. Gottlieb and Pauline Hafieldt Apker. When he was a small boy, his mother married Ordway Pioneer, Cecil Tritt, who became his father. He attended school in Numa and Ordway, graduating from Ordway High School in 1941.

He worked for the National Sugar Mfg. Co. before his service in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war, he spent the majority of his life as an operating engineer in hiway construction. He married Eva Jean Tanner in Wiley Oct. 4, 1946.

Mr. Apker had been will for the past 25 years and had spent the past 12 at Ft. Lyon VA Center. He was a charter member of John Butler VFW Post 336 of Ordway, and a member of Le-Master-Butler American Legion, Paralyzed Veterans and a 45 year member of the local union #9 of the Operating Engineers.

He was a former member of the Ordway town council, original director of the Crowley County Nursing Center, was a member of the Democratic Central Committee and had belonged to the Elks and Lions.

He is survived by his wife, Jean, of Ordway, son, Michael of Ordway, daughter, Linda (Brian) Reurink of Spokane, WA; sister, Polly Spencer of Colorado Springs; sister in law, Marcelle (Clifford) Newhouser of Ordway; and two grandchildren, Cassie and Joel Reeves of Ordway.

His parents, two brothers and twin sisters preceded him in death.

Memorial may be made to Crowley County Heritage Society. Griffy Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MANUEL DEHERRERA

SMcCurry — 31 Aug 2001 5:40:24 GMT

Rocky Ford Daily Gazette - Tuesday, December 28, 1999

MANUEL DEHERRERA, 85, Rites Planned

Manuel DeHerrera, 85, died Sunday, Dec. 26, at Walsenburg.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Griffy Family Funeral Chapel in Ordway, with Pastor Gregg Slaughter of Pueblo Christian Center officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Ordway.

Pall bearers are David Weber, Joe Lovato, Kirk Bolin, Jerry CdeBaca and Reuben CdeBaca.

Music is "It Is Well With My Soul" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" by soloist Denise Beaber and organist Mike Apker.

Visitation is 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Griffy Family Funeral Chapel.

Mr. DeHerrera was born near Roy, NM, Jan. 1, 1914.

He and his wife, Adela, made their home in Ordway for more than 40 years, but have been residents at Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home at Walsenburg for the past four years.

He worked for Missouri Pacific Railroad for 30 years, retiring in 1972.

He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, and served in the armed forces in Europe during World War II.

Mr. DeHerrera is survived by his wife, Adela DeHerrera, and five daughters, Orly (Bud) Weber, Sara (Abe) Trimble, Pat (Ted) Bollin, all of Pueblo; and Mary (John) Reber and Bette DeHerrera, all of Aurora; step-daughter, Ramona Archuleta of Las Vegas, NM; 12 grandchildren, David (Sherri) Weber, Dianne Alercon, Angela Lovato, Joe Lovato, Kirk (Stacey) Bollin, Lacey (Shad) Newbauer, Aline Koons, Athena Johnson, Tiffany Carillo, Jerry CdeBaca, Reuben CdeBaca and Rachel CdeBaca; 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Magdelana DeHerrera; his mother-in-law, Tomasita Alcon; brother, Bennerito DeHerrera; father-in-law, Abenico Alcon.

Griffy Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.