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Daniel Lewis LaRue (1868-1934) + 1st: Amanda Moon (1870-1892)
son of Amos Tiffin "AT" Davis LaRue (1830-1900) + Sarah Ann Stroud (1831-1896)
daughter of Jonathan Moon (1846-1917) + Harriet Wall (1850-1893)
Findagrave #71987234
STATE OF KANSAS OFFICE OF THE PROBATE JUDGE OF SAID COUNTY.
COUNTY OF JEWELL
BE IT REMEMBERED that on this 4th day of October A.D. 1890, there was issued from the office of said Probate Court, a Marriage License of which the following is a true copy:
MARRIAGE LICENSE
JEWELL COUNTY, STATE OF KANSAS
TO ANY PERSON AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO PERFORM THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY GREETING:
You are hereby authorized to join in marriage, Daniel LaRue of Burr Oak, Kans., age 22 years, and Amanda Moon of Burr Oak, Kans. Aged 20 years; and of this license you will make due return to my office within thirty days. J.B. Dill Probate Judge {SEAL}
And Which said Marriage License was afterwards, to wit: on the 3rd day of November A.D. 18, returned to said Probate Judge, with the following certificate endorsed thereon, to-wit;
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STATE OF KANSAS
COUNTY OF JEWELL, SS, I, T.C. Benson, a Christian minister, do hereby certify, that in accordance with the authorization of the within License, I did, on the 5 day of October, AD 1890, at Burr Oak Jewell County, Kans. In said County, join and unite in Marriage the within named Daniel LaRue and Amanda Moon.
WITNESS my hand and seal the day and year above written.
ATTEST: J.B. Dill Probate Judge.
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1a. Earnest Preston LaRue (1891-1972)
son of Daniel L. LaRue + Amanda Moon
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Daniel Lewis LaRue (1868-1934) + 2d. Delilah Elizabeth Bailey (1879-1943)
daughter of James A. Bailey (1828-1903) + Hester Ann Morris (1844-1925)
1900 US Census
LaRue, Daniel, head, white, male, Birth month-Aug, birth year-1869, 30 yrs, married - 2 yrs birthplace-IN, father's birthplace-IN, mother's birthplace-IN, occupation-farmer
-----, Della E, wife, white, female, birth month-Mar, birth year-1880, 20 yrs, married-2 yrs 1 child, 1 child living, birthplace-MO, father's birthplace-IN; mother's birthplace-IN
-----, Preston E, son, white, male, birth month, Aug, birth year, 1891, 8 yrs, single, birthplace-KS, father's birthplace-IN, mother's birthplace-KS, attended school
-----, Ralph D, son, white, male, birth month-Aug,, birth year -1899, 8/12 mos., single, birth place-KS, father's birthplace-IN; mother's birthplace-MO
Source: 1900 US Federal Census, District 0141 Belmont Twp., Rooks Co, Kansas. 20 Jun 1900. Line #62. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1910 US Census
LaRue, Daniel L., Head of Household, male, white, 41 yrs, married-11 yrs, birthplace-IN, father's birthplace-OH, mother's birthplace-IN,
English-yes, occupation-farmer
-----, Delilah E., wife, female, white, 30 yrs, married - 11 yrs, 7 children-7 living, birthplace-MO; father's birthplace-IN; mother's birthplace-IL; English-yes,
-----, Earnest P., son, male, white, 18 yrs. single, birthplace-KS.; father's birthplace-IN, mother's birthplace-MO, English-yes,
-----, Ralph D., son, male, white, 10 yrs, single, birthplace-KS, father's birthplace-IN; mother's birthplace-MO, English-yes,
-----, Axie M., daughter, female, white, 9 yrs, single, birthplace-KS,
-----, Ray L., son, male, white, 6 yrs, single, birthplace-KS
-----, Edith F., dau, female, white, 4 yrs, single, birthplace-KS
-----, Maurine H., dau., female, white, 3 yrs, single, birthplace-KS.
-----, Helen P., dau, female, white, 1 yr, single, birthplace-KS
Source: 1910 US Federal Census, District 0218, Menlo Twp., Thomas Co, KS. April 18, 1910. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1915 KS State Census
D. L. LaRue, 47 yrs, male, white
Della Larue, 34 yrs, female, white
Ralph Larue, 15 yrs, male, white
Axie Larue, 14 yrs, female, white
Ray Larue, 12 yrs, male, white
Edith Larue, 9 yrs, female, white
Maurine Larue, 7 yrs, female, white
Harold Larue, 4 yrs, male, white
Howard Larue, 2 yrs, male, white
Paul Larue, 7 weeks, male, white
Source: 1915 Kansas State Census, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925. Hill City, Graham Co, KS. Line #21. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1920 US Census
LaRue, Daniel L., head of household, male, white, 51 yrs, married, read & write English-yes, birthplace-IN, father's birthplace-OH, mother's birthplace-IN, occupation-farmer
-----, Della E., wife, female, white, 39 yrs, married, birthplace-MO, father's birthplace-IN, mother's birthplace-IN, occupation-none,
-----, Ralph D., son, male, white, 20 yrs, single, birthplace-KS; father's birthplace-IN, mother's birthplace-MO, occupation-none,
-----, Axie M, daughter, female, white, 18 yrs, single, birthplace-KS
-----, Ray L., son, male, white, 16 yrs, single, birthplace-KS
-----, Edith F, dau, female, white, 14 yrs., attended school-yes, birthplace-KS
-----, Maurine H., dau, female, 12 yrs, attended school-yes, birthplace-KS
-----, Harold __, son, male, 8 yrs., attended school-yes, birthplace-KS
-----, Howard B., son, male, 6 yrs., attended school-yes, birthplace-KS
-----, Paul, son, male, 4 yrs., birthplace-KS
-----, Lillie M., dau, female, 2 11/12 yrs & mos., birthplace-KS
-----, Lynn K., son, male, 9/12 months, birthplace-KS
Source: 1920 US Federal Census, District 0055, Hill City Twp., Graham Co, Kansas. January 21, 1920. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1925 KS State Census
LaRue, Dan L, head of household, male, white, 56 yrs, married, birthplace-IN, where from to KS-?, occupation-Farming on a Farm,
-----, Della, wife, female, white, 45 yrs, married, birthplace-MO, where from to KS-Nebraska,
-----, Ralph D., son, male, white, 26 yrs, ___, birthplace-KS., where from to KS-KS
-----, Edith, daughter, female, white, 20 yrs, single birthplace-KS,
-----, Marene, dau., female, white, 18 yrs, single, birthplace-KS,
-----, Hareld, son, male, white, 14 yrs, single, birthplace-KS,
-----, Howard, son, male, white, 12 yrs, single, birthplace-KS,
-----, Paul, son, male, white, 10 yrs, single, birthplace-KS,
-----, Lillie, dau., female, white, 8 yrs, single, birthplace-KS,
------, Leon, son, male, white, 6 yrs, single, birthplace-KS,
------, Wonder, dau., female, white, 4 yrs, single, birthplace-KS.,
Source: 1925 Kansas State Census, Millbrook, Graham Co, KS. March 1, 1925. Line #7, Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1930 US Census
LaRue, Daniel, Head, farm-yes, male, white, 62 yrs, married at 30 yrs, cannot read & write, birthplace-IN, father's birthplace-IN, mother's birthplace-IN; occupation-farmer
-----, Delilah, wife, female, white, 50 yrs married at 18 yrs., can read & write, birthplace-MO, father's birthplace-IL, mother's birthplace-IN
-----, Ralph, son, male, white, 30 yrs, single, can read & write, birthplace-KS, father's birthplace-IN, mother's birthplace-MO; farm laborer
-----, Harold, son, male, white, 19 yrs, single, can read & write, birthplace-KS; occupation-farm laborer
-----, Paul, son, 15 yrs.
-----, Lily, daughter, 13 yrs
-----, Lynn, son, 10 yrs.
-----, Wanda, dau. 8 yrs.
Source: 1930 US Federal Census. District 0023, Washington Twp., Jackson Co, KS. April 23, 1930. Line #10. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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Obituary:
DAN LARUE FATALLY INJURED IN AUTO WRECK SATURDAY
Saturday Dan LaRue was fatally injured and his wife and daughter Lily, age 17, were seriously injured when a Chevrolet car from Wichita collided with them on the narrow bridge over Long Creek just south of Melvern. The LaRue car went down over the bank. All three were thrown out of the car and Mr. LaRue lit on the creek bank below.
The LaRue family was taken to Melvern and then to Waverly. Mr. LaRue was paralyzed from the chest down and lived only till Sunday. Dr. Benning said his neck was broken at the sixth or seventh vertebra and when the swelling reached up to the third and fourth vertebrae where the nerves to the lungs exist, they were paralyzed and death resulted.
Mrs. LaRue was injured about the face, several teeth were knocked out, the gums lacerated, and the right hand broken. It seemed she had been thrown against the bridge hitting on her forehead first then down along the nose and mouth cutting the lower gum down to the base of the chin.
Lily received bruises, torn ligaments of the right knee and fractures of the chin and bone of the knee.
The Sheriff of Osage County was at the accident to investigate.
Source: unknown newspaper clipping
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Obituary:
DANIEL LARUE
Daniel Lewis LaRue was born in Indiana in 1867. He came to Kansas when he was seven years of age. In 1889 while residing in Jewell County he was united in marriage to Amanda Moon. To this union one child Ernest was born. His first wife died a few years later and in 1898 he was married to Della Elizabeth Bailey. To this union, 12 children were born, one dying in infancy. After a residency of 15 years at Hill City, Mr. LaRue and his family moved to Eastern Kansas in 1926 living near Waverly and Melvern since that time.
Saturday, October 6, while driving with his wife and daughter on Highway 75 near Melvern he was thrown off the embankment by another car attempting to pass them and sustained fatal injuries. He was taken to Bell Memorial Hospital in Kansas City where he died Sunday evening Oct 7 at the age of 67. Mr. LaRue was conscious until near the end and left testimony that he had made his peace with God.
He leaves to morn his untimely passing his wife, Mrs. Della LaRue, 12 children, Ernest of Oregon, Ralph at home, Axie of Topeka, Edith of Kansas City, Ray of Olivet, Maurine Ullom of Oklahoma, Harold, Paul, Lynn, Lily, and Wanda at home and Howard of Elkhart. He also leaves 13 grandchildren, two brothers, John and Joe and 1 sister, Mrs. Anne Moon of Jewell County and many friends.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church in Waverly Wednesday afternoon and burial was made in Waverly Cemetery.
Source: unknown newspaper clipping.
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Letter from Maurine H. LaRue Ullom
Route 2, Box 132
Guymon, Ok 73942
I can't add anything to the LaRue. We just a bunch of kids. We made our entertainment. We really held up for one another. Got hide taken off if we fought or quarreled. But we had good honest parents we all loved very much. They were well thought of, so were all of us. Had good names.
We went home to see them [her parents] when Maynard was less than 3 mos. Old. All were going to Topeka. Lil and them were in head car, we were behind. Going over a big bridge, couldn't see till we got to very top. A drunk came up on the wrong side, slammed into them. They all fell 27 feet in river bed. Grandpa died in Kansas City hospital with a broken neck. Grandma was hurt very bad. Suffered from it till her death. Lil get out with minor hurts. It was hard looking down on them in that shape. Later the man was killed in a car accident in Syracuse, KS [drunk]. Fred Goiler had trial went in-hung jury. I shall never forget they wanted to take mom [Maurine's daughter] with them. Something told us no.
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Standard Certificate of Death
State of Kansas
Place of Death-Wyandotte County
Kansas, Bell Memorial Hospital, 209 B. Ward
Registered N0. #37348
Full Name - Don LaRue
Residence No.- Waverly, Kansas
Veteran-No.
Sex-Male, Race-White, Married
Spouse - Belia LaRue
Date of Birth-Aug. 22 1867
67 yrs, 1 mo, 15 days
Trade-Farming
Birthplace-IN, Father - John LaRue, no record of father's birthplace
Mother - no record
Informant-Hospital records
Burial - Waverly, KS on 10-10-1934
Undertaker- Carmain Funeral Home Waverly, KS.
Date of Death - Oct 7, 1934
Where did injury occur: On highway.
Member of injury - auto accident
Source: Standard Certificate of Death, State of Kansas #205 35101. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1940 US Census
Farm-yes, LaRue, Howard, head, male, white, 27 yrs, single, school-no, last finished grade-(H-1), birthplace-KS, city-rural, Osage Co, KS, occupation-operator in farm industry,
-------, Dellia, mother, female, white, 59 yrs, widowed, school-no, last finished grade - 8, birthplace-MO, rural, Osage Co, KS,
------, Lynn, brother, male, white, 20 yrs, single, school-no, last finished grade-8, birthplace-KS, rural, Osage Co, KS, occupation-labor in farm,
------, Wanda, sister female, white, 18 yrs, single, school-no, last finished grade-8, birthplace-KS, rural, Osage Co, KS,
Source: 1940 US Federal Census, District 16-7, Key West Twp., Coffey Co, Kansas, USA. Line 58. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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1b. Ralph Daniel LaRue (1899-1935)
son of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah Elizabeth Bailey
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1c. Axie LaRue (1901-1988)
daughter of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah Elizabeth Bailey
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1d. Ray Lewis LaRue, SR. (1903-1990)
son of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah Elizabeth Bailey
Note: Submitted information indicates Ray was born on the family farm one mile north of Ash Rock Church in Rooks County, Kansas.
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OBIT:
RAY LEWIS LARUE, JR.
Ray Lewis LaRue, Jr., 74, Clayton, died Saturday, Jan 28, 2006, at Swedish Medical Center, Denver.
He was born April 28, 1931, in Hill City to Ray Lewis Sr. and Abbie Marie (Bass) LaRue. He was a 1953 graduate of Hoxie High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He married Virginia Currier May 16, 1954, in Hoxie.
He was the co-owner of LaRue Tank Service and also owned and operated Ray's Repair Clock Shop.
Survivors include his wife of the home; a son, Tony LaRue, Jennings; a daughter, Nancy Waddell, Memphis, Tenn.; two grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
Services will be at 10 am Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Hoxie; burial in Hoxie Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 pm today and from 9 am to 8 pm Wednesday at Mickey Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie.
Memorials are suggested to the church and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
Source: unknown laminated newspaper clipping.
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Maurine Hester LaRue Ullom (1907-1994)
daughter of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah E. Bailey
1930 US Census
LaRue, Maurine, Employee, female, white, 21 yrs, single, attended school-no, English-yes, birthplace-KS; father's birthplace-KS, mother's birthplace-MO; occupation-waitress, Industry-hospital,
Source: "Christ's Hospital." 1930 US Federal Census. District 0037, Topeka, Shawnee Co, Kansas. April 3, 1930. Line #77. Retrieved from Ancestry.com
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Helen Pearl (1909-____)
daughter of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah E. Bailey
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Howard B. LaRue (1911 - 2003) + Nadine Goodnight
son of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah E. Bailey
Memorial Service:
Celebrating the Life of Howard B. LaRue 1913~2003.
Born Feb. 23, 1913, Hill City Kansas
Passed Away April 12, 2003, El Dorado, Kansas
Memorial Service and Interment -- Trinity United Methodist Church, El Dorado, Kansas
2:00pm on Wednesday, April 16, 2003, Rev. Steve Hysom, Officiating. Walnut Valley Memorial Park.
Music -- Marge Marsh, Pianist. "Lord's Prayer" "Go Rest High On That Mountain" "Amazing Grace" "I Bid You Goodnight"
Source: "In Loving Memory" Memorial Service Leaflet.
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M. Dean LaRue + Dorothy Clark.
son of Howard B. LaRue (1911-2003) + Nadine Goodnight (1918-2003)
daughter of William R. Clark (1928-2008) + Melba (1936-1995).
Newspaper Article:
Officials Identify Butler Co. Family Killed By Train.
The Butler county sheriff's office released the names of the three people killed in a pickup train accident Saturday in northeast Butler County.
M. Dean LaRue, Sr. 62, and his wife Dorothy LaRue, 60, and their son, M. Dean LaRue, Jr., 41, were traveling west on Northeast 90th Street when their vehicle was struck by a train on the passenger side.
LaRue, Sr. and his wife lived in a rural area of Leon and LaRue, Jr. was an Augusta resident.
All three, as well as two dogs, were dead when rescuers arrived.
The accident occurred between El Dorado and Cassoday, around 1 pm at a crossing surrounded by pasture and marked only by signs.
Officers aren't sure who was driving the truck.
Source: Article by Amanda O'Toole. Wichita Eagle Newspaper clipping.
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Harold Glen LaRue (1911-1982)
son of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah E. Bailey
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Paul "Babe" LaRue (1915-1994)
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Obituary:
Marilyn (LaRue) Caldwell (1942-2016) --
daughter of Paul LaRue + Louise Griffith
A book could be written about our mother, and with such a big family with lots of fond memories of her, it would be easy to do.
Our mother was fun and sassy. She loved her family and friends. She was creative and crafty, making many quilts, baby blankets, afghans, crafts, and crocheted pieces for her family.
She coached her daughters' softball team, was their Girl Scout leader, enjoyed baking homemade treats for her girls' teachers for each holiday, and made the best rocking horse and Raggedy Ann birthday cakes. Our friends always said mom threw us the best birthday parties.
Our mother enjoyed many hobbies over the years in addition to her crafts, quilts, and crocheting. She was an avid doll & stamp collector, starting several of her grandchildren their own stamp collections as well as the state quarter books. She also played the accordion.
Mom enjoyed reading romance and mystery novels, ceramics, shopping, traveling, and was excited when she and 3 granddaughters traveled to New York City together. She loved taking cruises and traveling with Grandma LaRue and friends.
Saying mom loved Elvis Presley wouldn't do; because mom REALLY LOVED Elvis. She often recalled her disappointment when Elvis came to Amarillo but her parents refused to let her attend his concert. Many years later, mom finally got her Elvis Impersonator concert. Her young grandson that attended the concert with her begged her not to throw her undergarments on stage.
Mom worked various jobs over the years: cleaning pheasants, roofing houses, selling Fashion Two-20, Gas station management, hotel positions, Cake decorating & baking,; mom owned and operated "The Spudnut Shop" for many years. In 1990 mom began her career with the Morton County Health Systems, retiring from the Medical Records Department November of 2010.
Retirement didn't slow her down, you could find her helping her daughters' and grandchildren in their many activities. What you wouldn't find is her far from her sixth daughter, her furry companion, Chicque. Mom jokingly referred to Chicque,as our little sister.
Mom grew up in the Elkhart School System with the class of 1960 where she enjoyed many lifelong friendships. She later went onto to take courses in wig styling and medical records coding. Mom passed many of her skills and talents down to her family; she was one of our biggest fans . . .always amazed at her family's talents.
Mom loved her grandchildren, each one had some special bond with her. Mom was thrilled when she had a grandson born on her birthday. She always said he was her best birthday gift.
Mom loved spending time with her mother, Louise. Grandma LaRue and mom did most everything together. They were each other's best friends.
Mom's legacy to this family will be her endurance in hard times, her "never give up" spirit, and her love for her family.
Mom is no longer in pain; she is in the arms of Jesus. For that, we celebrate. Her grandson is pretty certain she can be found chasing Elvis down the streets of gold!
FUNERAL SERVICE -- First Church of God, Elkhart, KS.
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM
OFFICIANT -- David Higgins
PIANIST -- Karen Alexander
VOCALIST -- Kenny Harlan
EULOGY -- Jason LaRue
SELECTIONS -- "Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone;" "Love Me Tender;" "One Pair of Hands;" "Amazing Grace;" Elvis Presley
FINAL RESTING PLACE -- Elkhart Cemetery, Elkhart
Source: Paul's-Robson Funeral Home Memorial Service Leaflet, By David & Brandy Robson, Hugoton, KS.
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Obituary:
Marilyn Caldwell -- Died April 25, 2016. Marilyn L. LaRue Caldwell, 73, died on Monday morning, April 25, 2016, at Morton County Care Center.
She was born on December 26, 1942, Elkhart, Kansas to Paul & H. Louise (Griffith) LaRue. She was raised at Elkhart and later moved to Liberal and back to Elkhart.
She and Dall Caldwell were married in 1960 and they were later divorced.
She was a member of the First Church of God of Elkhart, KS. Her hobbies were quilting, crocheting, cooking and baking cakes.
Survivors include, mother, H. Louise LaRue, Elkhart, KS; Daughters, Paula Nino, Elkhart, KS; Pamela Acton, Elkhart, Ks; ReJina Harlan & husband Kenny; ReLinda Shook & husband Kevin, all of Elkhart, Ks.
Monica Nabors & husband, Jarvis, Antlers, OK; Brothers, Daniel LaRue & Carolyn, Gary LaRue & wife Sharon, Elkhart, KS, 14 Grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; special friend, Leon Kost & family, Liberal, KS and other relatives and friends.
She was proceeded in death by her father and grandchild, Darrett Lepel.
A memorial has been established for Morton County Care Center and Wednesday night kids at First Church of God. Memorials may be mailed to: Paul's-Robson Funeral Home: PO Box 236, Hugoton, KS 67951.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 11 am First Church of God, Elkhart, KS and burial Elkhart Cemetery, Elkhart, KS.
Source: Paul's-Robson Funeral Home website.
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Card of Thanks -- We wish to take this means of expressing our sincere and heartfelt thanks of the many kind friends and neighbors for their many kindnesses and their consoling expressions at the accident and illness of our son, Danny. We especially want to express our thanks to the kind and helpful members of the Church of God in Elkhart. ~ Mr. and Mrs. Paul LaRue and family.
Source: unknown newspaper clipping.
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Lily Marie (LaRue) Rankin Hall (1917-2004)
daughter of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah E. Bailey
IN MEMORY OF
LILY MARIE HALL
Date of Birth -- February 1, 1917
Date of Death -- August 5, 2004
Graveside Services -- Memorial Park Cemetery, Monday, August 9, 2004, 2:00 PM
Officiating -- Rev. Donald Bird, Antioch Church of the Nazarene
Source: "In Remembrance." George F. Porter and Sons Memorial Service Leaflet.
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Lynn Kelsey LaRue (1919-1987)
son of Daniel L. Larue + Delilah E. Bailey
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PUBLIC SALE!
As we are quitting farming, will sell at auction at the farm located 2 1/2 miles south and 4 1/2 east of Lebo; 2 miles south and 1/2 west of Key West School house; 13 miles north and 2 1/2 west of Burlington on Tuesday, February 3, 1948. Starting at 11:00 am sharp.
Cattle, Miscellaneous, Horses, Machinery, Feed, Poultry and Supplies
TERMS: Cash
Lunch Served by Sunflower Farm Bureau
J.E. Green and Lynn LaRue ~~~ Ray Danner and Son Auctioneers ~~~ State Bank of Lebo, Clerk
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WANDA Darlene (LaRue) Thomas (1921-2015)
daughter of Daniel L. LaRue + Delilah E. Bailey
IN MEMORY OF
Wanda D. Thomas
Date of Birth -- May 16, 1921, Hill City, KS.
Date of Death -- September 14, 2015, Colby, KS.
Funeral Service -- 9:00 am. Thursday, September 17, 2015. Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, KS.
Service By -- Pastor Robert Alexander
Casket Bearers -- Robert Lee, Ricky Lee, Steven Lee, Jr., Gary Daren Volden, Ann Monasmith, David Volden
Grave-side Service -- 2:00 pm. Thursday, September 17, 2015. Restlawn Cemetery, Liberal, KS.
Service By -- Pastor Andrew Wehling.
OBIT
Wanda Thomas, 94, of Colby, formerly of Liberal, died Monday, September 14, 2015 at Citizens Medical Center. She was born on May 16, 1921 in Hill City, KS to Daniel and Delilah (Bailey) LaRue. Wanda was the youngest of twelve children. On April 1, 1967 she married Chester Thomas. Wanda worked at the Liberal Hospital in laundry service and sterilization, retiring in 1983. She enjoyed sewing, making quilts, and collecting dolls and salt and pepper shakers.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband and eleven siblings. She is survived by her children, Pearl (Jim) Kaspari, Sutherland, NE; Judy Volden, Dumas, TX; Ivan (Leta) Lee, Colby, KS; and Steven Lee, Lakin, KS; eight grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
Source: "In Memory Of." Baalmann Mortuary Memorial Service Leaflet.
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