STEWART, GEORGE (NO DATE)
In the death of George Stewart, prominent figure around town was taken suddenly. "Rummy", as he was known to all, devoted his lifetime to the contracting and building trade in Onaga, and active until the last. He will be greatly missed along main street.
George H. Stewart was born at Boise, Idaho, on November 28, 1883. When a boy seven years old he came with his parents to Onaga, Kansas and he lived in this community since that time. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
On July 10, 1906 he was united in marriage to Ruth May Gentine.
For several years George had been in failing health, but he did not complain and went about his work as a carpenter, trying to serve his friends in a satisfactory way. He was connected with several business firms in Topeka who will miss him.
On Tuesday, July 29, 1952, he was suddenly taken seriously ill and was rushed to a hospital where doctors did everything possible but there was no help. On Tuesday evening, August 5, he passed away at the age of 68 years, ** months and 7 days.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth. He was a good and kind husband, and took great pride in his home. He will be missed by many friends and townspeople.
Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church on Thursday afternoon with Rev. Alex Ekart of Mayetta conducting the services. The singers were Mrs. Virginia Force and Miss Mary Jean Grim, accompanied by Mrs. Dorothy Knipp. Pall bearers were Gene Grim, Wilbur Surdez, Lloyd Bays, Richard Junod, Merle Gaume and Gene Falkenstien. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery.
In the death of George Stewart, prominent figure around town was taken suddenly. "Rummy", as he was known to all, devoted his lifetime to the contracting and building trade in Onaga, and active until the last. He will be greatly missed along main street.
George H. Stewart was born at Boise, Idaho, on November 28, 1883. When a boy seven years old he came with his parents to Onaga, Kansas and he lived in this community since that time. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
On July 10, 1906 he was united in marriage to Ruth May Gentine.
For several years George had been in failing health, but he did not complain and went about his work as a carpenter, trying to serve his friends in a satisfactory way. He was connected with several business firms in Topeka who will miss him.
On Tuesday, July 29, 1952, he was suddenly taken seriously ill and was rushed to a hospital where doctors did everything possible but there was no help. On Tuesday evening, August 5, he passed away at the age of 68 years, ** months and 7 days.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth. He was a good and kind husband, and took great pride in his home. He will be missed by many friends and townspeople.
Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church on Thursday afternoon with Rev. Alex Ekart of Mayetta conducting the services. The singers were Mrs. Virginia Force and Miss Mary Jean Grim, accompanied by Mrs. Dorothy Knipp. Pall bearers were Gene Grim, Wilbur Surdez, Lloyd Bays, Richard Junod, Merle Gaume and Gene Falkenstien. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery.
STEWART, GEORGE (NO DATE)
In the death of George Stewart, prominent figure around town was taken suddenly. "Rummy", as he was known to all, devoted his lifetime to the contracting and building trade in Onaga, and active until the last. He will be greatly missed along main street.
George H. Stewart was born at Boise, Idaho, on November 28, 1883. When a boy seven years old he came with his parents to Onaga, Kansas and he lived in this community since that time. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
On July 10, 1906 he was united in marriage to Ruth May Gentine.
For several years George had been in failing health, but he did not complain and went about his work as a carpenter, trying to serve his friends in a satisfactory way. He was connected with several business firms in Topeka who will miss him.
On Tuesday, July 29, 1952, he was suddenly taken seriously ill and was rushed to a hospital where doctors did everything possible but there was no help. On Tuesday evening, August 5, he passed away at the age of 68 years, ** months and 7 days.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth. He was a good and kind husband, and took great pride in his home. He will be missed by many friends and townspeople.
Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church on Thursday afternoon with Rev. Alex Ekart of Mayetta conducting the services. The singers were Mrs. Virginia Force and Miss Mary Jean Grim, accompanied by Mrs. Dorothy Knipp. Pall bearers were Gene Grim, Wilbur Surdez, Lloyd Bays, Richard Junod, Merle Gaume and Gene Falkenstien. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery.
In the death of George Stewart, prominent figure around town was taken suddenly. "Rummy", as he was known to all, devoted his lifetime to the contracting and building trade in Onaga, and active until the last. He will be greatly missed along main street.
George H. Stewart was born at Boise, Idaho, on November 28, 1883. When a boy seven years old he came with his parents to Onaga, Kansas and he lived in this community since that time. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
On July 10, 1906 he was united in marriage to Ruth May Gentine.
For several years George had been in failing health, but he did not complain and went about his work as a carpenter, trying to serve his friends in a satisfactory way. He was connected with several business firms in Topeka who will miss him.
On Tuesday, July 29, 1952, he was suddenly taken seriously ill and was rushed to a hospital where doctors did everything possible but there was no help. On Tuesday evening, August 5, he passed away at the age of 68 years, ** months and 7 days.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth. He was a good and kind husband, and took great pride in his home. He will be missed by many friends and townspeople.
Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church on Thursday afternoon with Rev. Alex Ekart of Mayetta conducting the services. The singers were Mrs. Virginia Force and Miss Mary Jean Grim, accompanied by Mrs. Dorothy Knipp. Pall bearers were Gene Grim, Wilbur Surdez, Lloyd Bays, Richard Junod, Merle Gaume and Gene Falkenstien. Burial was in Onaga Cemetery.
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