The McLouth Times, March 27, 1947
James N. Lawless was born in Brown County, Indiana, May 16, 1859, and died at his farm home near McLouth, March 22, 1947, at the age of 88 years. He came with his parents to Jefferson County, Kansas, when a small boy, and for a number of years the family resided in the neighborhood of Nortonville. Later the family located southwest of McLouth, where James grew to manhood. He was married to Eva Van Druff in 1892, and shortly thereafter purchased the farm home southwest of McLouth where he resided continuously until the date of his death. To this union no children were born, and in April 1936 he was bereft of his loving companion. Uncle Jim Lawless as he was known to all neighbors and friends was a man of strong convictions. He bore an outstanding reputation for honesty and integrity in all business dealings. Early in life he united with the Wellman Methodist church, and was a faithful member to the end of his life.
He survived by one brother, George, of Hugo, Oklahoma, and a number of nieces and nephews, as well as other friends and relatives. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 25 at two p.m. at the McLouth Methodist church by the pastor Rev. Doil Felts. Music was furnished by a quartet who were Mrs. Hobart Herries, Mrs. Harold McHenry, Mr. Eric Steeper and Mr. Arthur Chapman with Mrs. B.R. Umholtz accompanying. Pall bearers were close neighbors of deceased who were Mr. Henry and Everett Ridgeway, Mr. Frank Champion, Sr., Mr. Frank Champion, Jr., Mr. Robert Davison and Mr. Paul Letz. Burial was made at the McLouth Cemetery.
James N. Lawless was born in Brown County, Indiana, May 16, 1859, and died at his farm home near McLouth, March 22, 1947, at the age of 88 years. He came with his parents to Jefferson County, Kansas, when a small boy, and for a number of years the family resided in the neighborhood of Nortonville. Later the family located southwest of McLouth, where James grew to manhood. He was married to Eva Van Druff in 1892, and shortly thereafter purchased the farm home southwest of McLouth where he resided continuously until the date of his death. To this union no children were born, and in April 1936 he was bereft of his loving companion. Uncle Jim Lawless as he was known to all neighbors and friends was a man of strong convictions. He bore an outstanding reputation for honesty and integrity in all business dealings. Early in life he united with the Wellman Methodist church, and was a faithful member to the end of his life.
He survived by one brother, George, of Hugo, Oklahoma, and a number of nieces and nephews, as well as other friends and relatives. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 25 at two p.m. at the McLouth Methodist church by the pastor Rev. Doil Felts. Music was furnished by a quartet who were Mrs. Hobart Herries, Mrs. Harold McHenry, Mr. Eric Steeper and Mr. Arthur Chapman with Mrs. B.R. Umholtz accompanying. Pall bearers were close neighbors of deceased who were Mr. Henry and Everett Ridgeway, Mr. Frank Champion, Sr., Mr. Frank Champion, Jr., Mr. Robert Davison and Mr. Paul Letz. Burial was made at the McLouth Cemetery.
The McLouth Times, March 27, 1947
James N. Lawless was born in Brown County, Indiana, May 16, 1859, and died at his farm home near McLouth, March 22, 1947, at the age of 88 years. He came with his parents to Jefferson County, Kansas, when a small boy, and for a number of years the family resided in the neighborhood of Nortonville. Later the family located southwest of McLouth, where James grew to manhood. He was married to Eva Van Druff in 1892, and shortly thereafter purchased the farm home southwest of McLouth where he resided continuously until the date of his death. To this union no children were born, and in April 1936 he was bereft of his loving companion. Uncle Jim Lawless as he was known to all neighbors and friends was a man of strong convictions. He bore an outstanding reputation for honesty and integrity in all business dealings. Early in life he united with the Wellman Methodist church, and was a faithful member to the end of his life.
He survived by one brother, George, of Hugo, Oklahoma, and a number of nieces and nephews, as well as other friends and relatives. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 25 at two p.m. at the McLouth Methodist church by the pastor Rev. Doil Felts. Music was furnished by a quartet who were Mrs. Hobart Herries, Mrs. Harold McHenry, Mr. Eric Steeper and Mr. Arthur Chapman with Mrs. B.R. Umholtz accompanying. Pall bearers were close neighbors of deceased who were Mr. Henry and Everett Ridgeway, Mr. Frank Champion, Sr., Mr. Frank Champion, Jr., Mr. Robert Davison and Mr. Paul Letz. Burial was made at the McLouth Cemetery.
James N. Lawless was born in Brown County, Indiana, May 16, 1859, and died at his farm home near McLouth, March 22, 1947, at the age of 88 years. He came with his parents to Jefferson County, Kansas, when a small boy, and for a number of years the family resided in the neighborhood of Nortonville. Later the family located southwest of McLouth, where James grew to manhood. He was married to Eva Van Druff in 1892, and shortly thereafter purchased the farm home southwest of McLouth where he resided continuously until the date of his death. To this union no children were born, and in April 1936 he was bereft of his loving companion. Uncle Jim Lawless as he was known to all neighbors and friends was a man of strong convictions. He bore an outstanding reputation for honesty and integrity in all business dealings. Early in life he united with the Wellman Methodist church, and was a faithful member to the end of his life.
He survived by one brother, George, of Hugo, Oklahoma, and a number of nieces and nephews, as well as other friends and relatives. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 25 at two p.m. at the McLouth Methodist church by the pastor Rev. Doil Felts. Music was furnished by a quartet who were Mrs. Hobart Herries, Mrs. Harold McHenry, Mr. Eric Steeper and Mr. Arthur Chapman with Mrs. B.R. Umholtz accompanying. Pall bearers were close neighbors of deceased who were Mr. Henry and Everett Ridgeway, Mr. Frank Champion, Sr., Mr. Frank Champion, Jr., Mr. Robert Davison and Mr. Paul Letz. Burial was made at the McLouth Cemetery.
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