Lucas, Flora E. Stingley, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Stingley, was born in Lafayette, Indiana, June 23, 1841, and passed away at a hospital in St Joseph [Missouri] July 31, 1930, aged 89 years, 1 month and 8 days.

With her parents she came to Missouri and settled on a farm near where the town of Guilford now stands in 1846. She was of a family of nineteen children, two of whom survive her, W. M. Stingley and Mrs Matilda Rounds, both of Sheridan.

In young womanhood she was united in marriage to Joseph Lucas, and for many years resided in the vicinity of Sheridan and Parnell. January 18, 1901, her companion passed away and since that time she has made her home with her children. Two years ago she suffered a broken hip joint, and this with her advanced age, seemed to hasten her death.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs Lewis Wilson, Coyville, Kans., three sons, James W., Barnard [Missouri], O.H., Caliente, Calif., and J.L., Bedford, Iowa. Also 15 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

In youth she became a member of the Methodist church and lived a consistent Christian until death released her suffering. Many were the times did she in life minister to the sick and suffering to which both the rich and poor sing her praises.

Funeral services were held at Parnell Friday August 1, and burial was made in Sweet Home cemetery beside her husband.

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Bonham, Catherine Lucas - Catherine Bonham, daughter of Joseph [sic] and Willmina Lucas, was born October 1, 1855 in Gentry County, Mo., and departed this life at her home in Franklin, February 28, 1942, at the age of 86 years, and 5 months.

She was united in marriage to James Bonham October 12, 1875. Her husband preceded her in death 26 years ago.

Six children were born to this union. Two sons, Charles and Fay and two daughters Adelia and Minnie preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing, two sons, George and Ben Bonham, of Franklin [Nebraska], six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

The family came west in 1883 and lived on a farm in Kansas until 1910 when they moved to Franklin [Nebraska].

Mrs Bonham had been in good health until she took sick a week ago from which she gradually grew weaker until she went peacefully to meet her Lord whom she had served so long and faithfully through all these many years.

Aunt Kate, as she was lovingly called by all, lived a life of love and devotion to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed bu we are sure she is in the arms of her Saviour.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the Hutchins Funeral Home Rev Merrill Willis officiating. Burial was in the Franklin [Nebraska] cemetery.

Lucas, Mina Roberts - letter telling about her death from Sarah (niece) to Sarah Lucas Gray in Dodge City, Ks.

Stamford, Nebr., Nov 6, 1895. Dear Aunt & family, I will drop you a few lines this morning to let you no how we are. I am sorry to tell you Grandma is dead she died last night at 11:30 she took sick the night before. just sick at the stomach and throwed up all day that was about all she complained of the funeral will be preached at 10 tomorrow if we can get a preacher we sent for Aunt Kate don't no whether she will come or not. I will close for this time, Sarah to Aunt Sarah.

Rodgers, Mary Jane Lucas - Mrs M.J. Rodgers Passed Away at Her Home in Franklin [Nebraska] Thursday of Last Week - Another pioneer of this section passed away on Thursday of last week, when Mrs M.J. Rodgers succumbed to illness, having been in a serious condition for five weeks. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church at 2:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon in charge of Rev A.W. Lapthorne, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends.

The music was by a quartet composed of Mrs Hattie Hager, Mrs Maurice McAvoy, T.R. Blank and L.L. Goldsbury, with Mrs Daws Platt at the piano.

The many beautiful floral offerings attested to the love and respect in which the deceased was held by her many friends. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery [Franklin, Nebraska].

Mary Jane Lucas was born in Andrew county, Missouri November 4, 1847, and departed this life January 16, 1936, at her home in Franklin, Nebr., at the age of 88 years, two months, and 12 days. Her early life was spent on a farm.

August 19, 1866, she was united in marriage with James Rodgers, and to this union were born nine children, four sons and five daughters, one son and two daughters having preceded her in death, and her husband died in 1917. The living children are: Joseph Rodgers, Franklin [Nebraska]; John Rodgers, Oskhosh, Nebr; Mrs Sarah Frase, Franklin [Nebraska]; James Rodgers, Oshkosh [Nebraska]; Mrs Nancy Veneman, of Reamsville, Kans.; and Mrs Adelia Billings, Oshkosh [Nebraska].

Besides these she leaves to mourn their loss 27 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs Katherine Bonham, and many other relatives and friends.

In 1880 Mr and Mrs Rodgers moved from Missouri to Nebraska, and homesteaded south of Franklin, living there 10 years. They then moved to eastern Kansas, and in the spring of 1892 moved to Furnas county, Nebr., and in 1899 to Smith county, Kansas. In the spring of 1918 Mrs Rodgers moved to Franklin, where she made her home until her death. She had gradually failed in health for several years, but did not require constant care until the last five weeks, when her daughters, Mrs Veneman and Mrs Frase and her son Joseph were continually at her bedside.

Loving and willing hands cared for her to the last, and she would always answer the inquiry, "How are you?" with "I have nothing to complain about."

Mrs Rodgers experienced the hardships of pioneer farm life, but her dauntless faith and her love for her Savior, whom she accepted at the age of 15 years, made her a good mother and endeared her to her neighbors. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church all during her Christian life, and although her failing health prevented her attending its services she gave her testimony to all who called on her in her grateful spirit and in snatches from her favorite songs.

Card of Thanks. We wish to express our gratitude to the many neighbors and other friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness of our mother, Mrs M.J. Rodgers and for the expressions of sympathy at her death. Your kind solicitude did indeed help us to bear the burden of grief. The Children.

The Sentinel, Franklin, Nebraska, Jan 23, 1936

Lanning, Susan Ann Lucas - Susan Ann Lucas was born Dec 5th, 1831, in Indiana and died May 6th, 1911, age 79 years, 5 months, and 1 day.

She came to Nodaway county, Mo., when a young girl and has ever since lived in this locality. She was married to John Lanning Sept 21st, 1849 and to this union was born 12 children, all living, but one. There are seven girls and four boys yet living and they were all present at the funeral services except one son, George Lanning. Her husband died March 3rd, 1905, and since then she has made her home with her children and the place she called her permanent home was with her daughter, Mrs Lewis Porter. She was converted and gave herself to God in early life and at one joined first the Presbyterian Church and later joined the Methodist Episcopal Church with her husband and all these years her devotion to God was very marked, and her life was a telling influence for good. Her Christian experience was a real vital force with her and she could well say with the Psalmist "Blessed is the man who walketh not in the council of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of its scornful."

Her life among her children was a constant suspiration and they rise up today and call her blessed. Her funeral was preached by Rev J.H. Thompson in the M.E. Church at one o'clock p.m. last Monday and interment was made in the Graves cemetery [Guildford, Mo].

Card of Thanks - To the kind friends and neighbors who so willingly assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved mother, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks. Also to those sending flowers and assisting in the music. May the Lord bless you all and spare you such sorrow is our sincere wishes. The Children.

Grand Children - There is not many persons that live to have as many as 49 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren all living. That is the record of Mrs Susan Lanning, who died last Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs Lewis Porter. Her seven daughters took dinner last Tuesday with Huston Wilson. The oldest one is 60 years old and the youngest 34 years old.

Nodaway Democrat, Maryville, Missouri

Joseph Lucas was born in Indiana, Aug 30th, 1836. Moved with his parents to Missouri when he was ten years old and remained a resident of Nodaway county ever since with the exception of two years. He was married November 8th, 1860, to Flora Stingley. To this union seven children were born, four of whom, with their mother, remain to mourn his loss. He departed this life Jan 18, 1901, aged 64 years 4 months and 18 days. He united with the M.E. church sixteen years ago last August, and has remained a member ever since.

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Thomas Jefferson Lucas was born in Nodaway county, Missouri on January 25, 1861, and passed away at his home in Salem, Oregon, April 25, 1937 at the age of 76 years, and 2 months.

He was left an orphan at an early age, his mother having died when he was but seven years of age, and his father two years later. He then made his home with his grandparents near Marysville, Missouri.

He came to Franklin county, Nebraska in the year 1888. Later he came to Long Island, Kansas, where on June 29, 1896 he was united in marriage to Caroline Smith of Long Island. To this union were born five children, all of whom are now living.

In the spring of 1901 they moved to their farm northwest of Long Island in Harlan county, Nebraska, where they lived until a year ago when they moved to Salem, Oregon.

He was converted about thirty years ago, later he became a member of the Wesleyan Methodist church. He remained ever faithful to his belief and his happiest hours were spent in talking with others of his religious views and experiences.

He was always a kind, home-loving husband and father, patient and uncomplaining, always contented and his kind spiritual influence will continue to live on as an inspiration to those who knew and loved him best.

Those left to mourn his departure are his wife, Caroline Lucas of Salem, Oregon; his children, Elgin Lucas of Salem, Oregon, Roydon Lucas of Almena, Kansas, Deda Helmhout of Long Island, Kansas, Martha Corbin of Norton, Kansas, Leslie Lucas of Salem, Oregon and eight grandchildren; one brother, Geo Lucas of Marysville, Missouri and many other friends and relatives, four sisters having preceded him in death.

He passed away after a brief illness of one week. Services were conducted by the Rev Woods at the Rigdon Funeral Chapel and interment was made in the City View cemetery at Salem, Oregon.