Obituary - Samuel Brown Magner - Newspaper, the Thayer (Kansas) News
December 30, 1943 - Page 4
Samuel Brown Magner, son of Lanville and Anna Magner was born in Orange County, Indiana, March 31, 1871 and departed this life December 22, 1943, at the age of 72 years, 8 months and 21 days.
At the age of 12 years he moved with his parents to Kansas, settling on a farm north of Galesburg later moving to a farm west of Chanute, then back to Galesburg where he and his father operated a grocery store. He received his education in the public schools of Neosho and Wilson counties and attended college at Lawrence, KS.
On September 15, 1891 he was united in marriage to Miss Etta Mae Boje and to this union four children were born; Mrs. Audlene Mae Springer and Ralph Jerald Magner of Galesburg, KS; Mrs. Mildred Anna Clark of Paola, KS and Albert Lanville Magner of Parsons, KS.
While a young man he united with the Baptist church, transferring his membership to the Galesburg Christian Church on February 8, 1915, serving faithfully as an Elder, Deacon Trustee, Teacher and Superintendent as long as his health permitted. He had been in failing health for several years. Through his suffering he maintained his sunny countenance, cheery smile refreshed and uplifted those around him. He lived with Christ as his Savior until the end.
He served as director of The Galesburg State Bank and chairman of the Mount Hope Cemetery Association. Samuel resided in the farming vicinity of Galesburg until September 3, 1923 at which time he moved to the home in town at Galesburg where he lived until the time of his death.
Besides the widow and four children, he is survived by 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three sisters; Mrs. Minnie Rambo, Mrs. Cora Van Cleave of Galesburg and Mrs. Lela Dunham of Stark and a host of friends to mourn his passing.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 24, 1943 at 3 o'clock at the Galesburg Christian church with the Rev. Leo Balf officiating. Funeral text was taken from St. John 15: 1-14; 14: 1-7. Reverend Balf sang as a solo "Will the Circle be Broken." Rev., Balf and D.E. Womeldorff sang, "Rock of Ages" and "Saved By Grace" with Mrs. W.E. Allen at the piano. Ms.. Clair Trabue and Miss Cleora Clapsaddle took care of the flowers. Honorary pallbearers were: F.E. Enlow, Harry Sappenfield, A. Austin, S.W. Shaw, W.S. Trabue and A. Hartley. Casket bearers were: G.W. McNaught, L. Shrum, Clair Trabue, Willard Brunenn, C.C. Duecy and M.L. Gulick. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Leila Dunham, Oden Dunham of Stark; Mr. and Mrs. John Toomey of Chanute, KS; The Rev. and Mrs. Fred (Mildred) Clark of Paola, KS; Mr. and Mrs. Herman (Corenne) Simmons of Erie, KS; Mrs. Carl Davis of Parsons, KS; Miss Adalyn Magner, Wichita, KS; Miss Luretta Magner, Parsons, KS and Albert Magner, Jr. of Manhattan, KS.
KS is the abbreviation for the state; Kansas
Note: Samuel and Etta (Boje) Magner marriage date is incorrect in the above obituary.
They were married one year later on September 15, 1892 not September 15, 1891.
SOURCE: Kansas County Marriages, 1811-1911. Film Number: 001404958
December 30, 1943 - Page 4
Samuel Brown Magner, son of Lanville and Anna Magner was born in Orange County, Indiana, March 31, 1871 and departed this life December 22, 1943, at the age of 72 years, 8 months and 21 days.
At the age of 12 years he moved with his parents to Kansas, settling on a farm north of Galesburg later moving to a farm west of Chanute, then back to Galesburg where he and his father operated a grocery store. He received his education in the public schools of Neosho and Wilson counties and attended college at Lawrence, KS.
On September 15, 1891 he was united in marriage to Miss Etta Mae Boje and to this union four children were born; Mrs. Audlene Mae Springer and Ralph Jerald Magner of Galesburg, KS; Mrs. Mildred Anna Clark of Paola, KS and Albert Lanville Magner of Parsons, KS.
While a young man he united with the Baptist church, transferring his membership to the Galesburg Christian Church on February 8, 1915, serving faithfully as an Elder, Deacon Trustee, Teacher and Superintendent as long as his health permitted. He had been in failing health for several years. Through his suffering he maintained his sunny countenance, cheery smile refreshed and uplifted those around him. He lived with Christ as his Savior until the end.
He served as director of The Galesburg State Bank and chairman of the Mount Hope Cemetery Association. Samuel resided in the farming vicinity of Galesburg until September 3, 1923 at which time he moved to the home in town at Galesburg where he lived until the time of his death.
Besides the widow and four children, he is survived by 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three sisters; Mrs. Minnie Rambo, Mrs. Cora Van Cleave of Galesburg and Mrs. Lela Dunham of Stark and a host of friends to mourn his passing.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 24, 1943 at 3 o'clock at the Galesburg Christian church with the Rev. Leo Balf officiating. Funeral text was taken from St. John 15: 1-14; 14: 1-7. Reverend Balf sang as a solo "Will the Circle be Broken." Rev., Balf and D.E. Womeldorff sang, "Rock of Ages" and "Saved By Grace" with Mrs. W.E. Allen at the piano. Ms.. Clair Trabue and Miss Cleora Clapsaddle took care of the flowers. Honorary pallbearers were: F.E. Enlow, Harry Sappenfield, A. Austin, S.W. Shaw, W.S. Trabue and A. Hartley. Casket bearers were: G.W. McNaught, L. Shrum, Clair Trabue, Willard Brunenn, C.C. Duecy and M.L. Gulick. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Leila Dunham, Oden Dunham of Stark; Mr. and Mrs. John Toomey of Chanute, KS; The Rev. and Mrs. Fred (Mildred) Clark of Paola, KS; Mr. and Mrs. Herman (Corenne) Simmons of Erie, KS; Mrs. Carl Davis of Parsons, KS; Miss Adalyn Magner, Wichita, KS; Miss Luretta Magner, Parsons, KS and Albert Magner, Jr. of Manhattan, KS.
KS is the abbreviation for the state; Kansas
Note: Samuel and Etta (Boje) Magner marriage date is incorrect in the above obituary.
They were married one year later on September 15, 1892 not September 15, 1891.
SOURCE: Kansas County Marriages, 1811-1911. Film Number: 001404958