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Kagey, Christian - Mifflin. Last Sunday night was one of sadness to Mifflin people and vicinity, when the word came that Christian Kagey was dead. Mr. Kagey united with the Lutheran church at Mifflin in the year 1879, and since that time has lived a Christian life. He was a regular attendant of church as long as his health would permit. He was amiable, kind-hearted, and loved by all who knew him. The funeral services were held on Wednesday, at the Lutheran church at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Keiffer, assisted by Dr. Grau. Interment in the Mifflin Cemetery. Submitted by Amy. [Richland Shield & Banner (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 24 February 1894, Vol. LXXVI, No. 41]

Kauffman, Daniel -- Mifflin. Daniel Kauffman, an old pioneer and at one time president of the Ashland County Pioneer and Historical Society, died last Thursday, aged 79 years, 11 months and 12 days. Submitted by Amy. [Mansfield Evening News (Mansfield, Richland, Ohio): 19 June 1890, Vol. 6, No. 90]

Kauffman, Edna - Loudonville. Edna Kauffman Dies Monday; Rites Wednesday. Mrs. Edna V. Kauffman, 61, a resident of RD 2, Loudonville, passed away Monday morning at the Ashland Samaritan Hospital. The daughter of William and Barbara Feichter Arnholt, she was born August 1, 1896 near Loudonville, lived in this area all her life. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Women of Zion, Jefferson Grange, and the Gold Star Mothers. One son, one daughter, and a brother preceded her in death. Survivors include: her husband, Fred; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Pifer, Ashland and Mrs. Jean McFarland, Jeromesville, RFD; four sons, Carl, Ashland; Donald, Glenmont, R.D.; Paul, Loudonville, R.D.; Robert, Danville, R.D., and 13 grandchildren. Also surviving are: one sister, Mrs. Lucille Baldner of Jeromesville, R.D., and four brothers, Eldon Arnholt, Loudonville, R.D., Earl Arnholt, Loudonville, R.D., Glen Arnholt, Lakeville, R. D., and Kenneth Arnholt, Bellville. The Gold Star Mothers held memorial services at the funeral home. Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m. from the Banks Funeral Home, conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Ralph House. Burial was in the Loudonville Cemetery. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Terri McGrath. [Loudonville Times, November 28, 1957.]

Kauffman, Peter - Thursday. Another murder was committed in Ashland County, March 15. Such crimes are so common in Ashland County that the papers over there devote about half a column to the tragedy. Sylvester Seigfried, aged 18, pounded Peter Kauffman with a ball bat, inflicting injuries which proved fatal in a few hours. Kauffman was 35 and the head of a family. The two men, who lived at McZena, quarreled last Christmas. Seigfried is under arrest. Submitted by Amy. [Richland Shield & Banner (Mansfield, Richland, Ohio): 23 March 1895, Vol. LXXVII, No. 45]

Kagey, Christian - MIFFLIN -- Christian Kagey died at his home last Sunday of heart trouble. He has been in poor health for about two years. His wife, two sons and four daughters survive him, five of whom are married. Mr. Kagey has been a member of the Lutheran's for fifteen years. He was a kind husband and father as well as a good citizen and neighbor. He was respected by all. His many friends and neighbors sympathize with the family in their sad bereavement. The funeral took place from his residence, the Kagey homestead, northwest of Mifflin, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Services at Lutheran church. Interment in the Mifflin Cemetery.BELLVILLE INDEPENDENT (Bellville, Richland Co., Ohio): 01 March 1894, Vol. 6, No. 42 Submitted by Amy

Karns, ---- -While Mr. Joseph Karns, of Jeromesville, accompanied by his two little sons, was hauling wood from Mr. Noggle's, the hat of his little boy Paul was blown off. His father stopped the team and alighted in order to pick up the hat, when the horses took fright and ran off. Mr. Karns tried to rescue the boys but could only reach one of them. The other fell from the wagon and was almost instantly killed, the wheel passing over his head and crushing it. Had the child lived until Sunday he would have been three years old.HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 10 August 1882, Vol. 8, No. 7 Submitted by Amy

Kaylor, Catherine - Mrs. Catherine Kaylor, wife of John Kaylor, was born October 12, 1843 and died February 10^th, 1910, at the age of 67 years, 4 months and 28 days. Mrs. Kaylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melchier Kettering, was married to Mr. John Kaylor April 9, 1869, and to this union were born twelve children, six sons and six daughters of whom nine are still living. She united with the Trinity Evangelical church at about the age of fifteen and remained a faithful member until her death. She leaves to morn five sons, four daughters, thirty-six grandchildren and a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Kaylor have had their home in Wisconsin for the last four years and arrived at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Wm Teeters, about tow weeks ago for an extended visit. Having been afflicted with diabetes for about four years which terminated fatally in her last illness. "Rest in peace, dearest mother, Thou art gone but not forgotten; Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger, Round the grave where thou art laid. We saw your sufferings, heard your sighs, With throbbing hearts and weeping eyes, But now you calmly sleep at last; All pains, all griefs, all sufferings past. We miss your kind and willing hands, Your fond and earnest care; Our home is dark without you, We miss you everywhere." Card of Thanks: We desire to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown us in the loss of our beloved wife and mother, Mrs. John Kaylor for the floral offerings and Rev. Kasterjohn for his comforting words. John Kaylor and children. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. [ Newspaper Unknown, Thursday, February 24, 1910]

Kaylor, KathrynMrs. Kathryn Kaylor, the daughter of Melchier Kettering, was born on October 12, 1842, near Loudonville, Ohio. She was baptized at the age of 15 years and united with the Trinity Evangelical church by confirmation. On April 9, 1859 she was united in marriage to John Kaylor. Of this union there were born six sons and six daughters. For the past four years Mrs. Kaylor has resided in Wisconsin. She came to Loudonville only a few weeks ago to spend some time at the home of Mr. Teeters, east of town. She has been suffering with diabetes, which was the cause of her death. She died February 10, at an age of 67 years, 4 months and 13 days. She leaves her husband, 9 children and many relatives to mourn their loss. The funeral was conducted last Sunday morning at Trinity church. Interment in Loudonville cemetery. Among those from a distance here Sunday attending the funeral of Mrs. John Kaylor were the following: Mrs. Henry Springer of Coldwater, Mrs. D.M. Figley, Adam Kaylor, wife and four children, George Kaylor of Rockford, Ben Kaylor and wife of Danville, George W. Kaylor and wife of Wooster. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. [Newspaper Unknown, Feb. 17, 1910].

Keene, Calvin E. - Perrysville. Calvin E. Keene, 47, of 1 Hilltop Drive, Perrysville died Friday evening, December 13, 2002, at his home after an extended illness. Mr. Keene was born March 15, 1955, in Richlands, Va., the son of Dolphis and Hazel Shelton Keene. Calvin lived most of his life in the Loudonville-Perrysville area, where he was a 1973 graduate of Loudonville High School. He was a 29 year employee of the Village of Loudonville, working many years in the water and wastewater departments, and working as a paramedic for the Loudonville Fire Department, before his early retirement, due to his health on Oct. 1, 2002. He was a member of the Loudonville Fire Department, where he was the former EMS captain, Green-Perrysville Fire Department and was an EMS instructor. Calvin was a taxidermist. He was a member of the New Hope Community Church, Loudonville. He is survived by his wife, Wendy Phillips Book Keene, whom he married Nov. 8, 2002; his son, Michael Keene of Loudonville; three daughters, Kristin Keene of Loudonville, and Mary and Rebecca Book, both at home; his father, Dolphis Keene of Mansfield; and two brothers and sister-in-law, Larry and Deb Keene of Loudonville and George Keene of Mansfield. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hael Shelton Keene, Aug. 25, 1997. Services will be conducted Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the New Hope Community Church, 647 N. Market St., Loudonville, with the Rev. Charles Hill officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery, Lake Township, Ashland County. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of New Hope Community Church, 647 N. Market St., Loudonville, Ohio 44842. Submitted by Linda and Shirley. Typed by Mary Anderson. (Ashland Times Gazette: 16 December 2002, ).

Keener, Hester Adith (Moyers) - Hester Adith (Moyers) Keener, 50, of Nankin Route One, seven miles north of Ashland on Troy Road, died December 27, 1942 at 7:30 p.m. at Samaritan Hospital following a ten weeks illness. She underwent an operation a week ago Sunday. Born November 30, 1892 in Trace Run, W.Va., Mrs. Keener was the daughter of Robert and Catherine Belknap Moyers. She was married to Thomas M. Miller of Gassaway, W.V. on November 24, 1909. He died February 28, 1928. Eight children were born to this union. She came to Ashland County in April of 1931 and was married to Donald Keener of Nankin on January 4, 1936. Survivors include her husband, four sons; William R. Miller of Sandusky, Ohio, Staff Sgt. Thomas Miller, somewhere in the outhwest Pacific, Charles L. Miller from Scott Field, Illinois, and Robert Elmer Miller, at home; four daughters; Mrs. Robert Hughes of Shiloh, Mrs. Brooks Mick of Nankin, Ohio, Helen Faith Miller of 513 Taylor Street and Avis Ruth Miller, at home. Three grandchildren, two brothers; Bell Moyers of Exchange, W.Va., and William Moyers of New London, Ohio, her mother, Mrs. Robert Moyers of Copen,W.V. and six sisters, Mrs. Otis Bender of near Ashland, Ohio, Mrs. L. O. Gerwig of Marion, Ohio, Mrs. Hallie Lloyd of New London, Ohio, Mrs. B.H. Brady of Lucas, Ohio, Mrs. Otis Petry of Gassaway, W.Va., and Mrs. Everett Hawkins of Rosedale, W.V. Mrs. Keener was a member of the First Baptist Church at Gassaway, W.V. The body will be taken to the home this evening where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:20 p.m., the Rev. D.E. Sowers, pastor of the Maple Grove Church will conduct the services. The body will be sent to Gassaway, W.V. for burial on Thursday. Gilberts Funeral directors are in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Margie. [unknown Ashland paper]

Keetle, Edna G. (Baum) -- Mrs. E. G. Keetle Dies Of Heart Attack Today. Mrs. Edna G. Keetle, 71 died at 2 a.m. today at her home on the Olivesburg road, following a heart attack. The daughter of Rubin and Josephine Naylor Baum she was born July 29, 1882 and had spent her entire life in Ashland. She was married to Ben W. Keetle in July, 1911. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Josephine Shafer of Detroit; two sons, Rubin W. and Harry F. both of Ashland; four grandsons; one granddaughter and three great grandchildren. Her parents, a son Harold, three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Ms. Keetle was a member of the Trinity Lutheran church and of the VFW Auxiliary. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday from the Gilbert Funeral home with the Rev. Paul Frees officiating. Burial will be made in the Ashland cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Submitted by klynn. [Ashland Times Gazette: 02 April 1954, p. 9]

Keetle, Harry Freeman -- Harry Keetle, 36 Dies in Crile Hospital -- Harry Freeman Keetle, 249 Highland ave., died at 3 a.m. today in Crile hospital after a short illness. He was the son of Benjamin and Edna Baum Keetle. Born in Ashland County, Sept. 29, 1918, Mr. Keetle was 36 years old. He had been employed in the composing room of the Mansfield News Journal. He was married in 1940 to Betty Miller. Mr. Keetle is survived by his wife and two sons, Steven and Joseph, at home, and his father Benjamin, also a sister Mrs. B. B. Shaffer of Detroit and a brother Rubin of Ashland. He was preceded in death by his mother, one brother and one son. Mr. Keetle was a member of the First EUB church of Ashland, the American Legion and the VFW. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:30 at the Gilbert Funeral home, the Rev. Paul Frees officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 2 to 4 in the afternoon and from 7 to 9 in the evening. Burial will be in Ashland cemetery. Submitted by klynn.[Ashland Times Gazette: 02 April, 1954, p. 9]

Keever, Gloria Jean - [Ashland Times Gazette: 10/28/1972]

Keffer, Sarah - Mrs. Sarah Keffer, mother of Cyrus Keffer, of Mifflin, died in that place February 19, 1883, aged 72 years, 11 months and 23 days.HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 08 March 1883, Vol. 8, No. 37 Submitted by Amy

Keiser, Alexander - The body of Alexander Keiser, who died Wednesday at Shelby as the result of being struck by a B.&O. freight train, was brought here today at 10:05 o'clock and was taken to Loudonville for burial. Mr. Keiser was a member of the K. of P. and I.O.O.F. fraternities and had $1,000 insurance in each. A number of Odd Fellows and K.P.'s were at the depot when the body arrived here and some floral tributes were given. Mr. Keiser's daughter, Bessie, who lives at Shelby, and was injured in the bridge accident Monday, accompanied the funeral party. Mrs. Jonathan Uhlich, matron of the Children's Home, took the three sons, Fred, John and Tod, who are inmates of the institution, to Loudonville to attend their father's funeral. Mr. Keiser was a cousin of J.W. Keiser, of this city. Submitted by Amy. [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 08 July 1898, Vol. 14, No. 57]

Keister, Mrs. Eli - GREEN TWP. -- Since our last writing, Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. Eli Keister of Perrysville, and Mr. John Baker, a well-known resident of the north part of the township, have died.ASHLAND PRESS: 07 October 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 12 Submitted by Amy

Keister, Henry - Henry Keister, who died Friday at Perrysville, served in the regular army for over 26 years, and since his discharge in 1901, had lived at his old home in Perrysville. He, with five other soldiers, was sent to the scene of the Custer massacre on the Little Big Horn, in June, 1876, to investigate conditions after the battle. The only living creature found was the horse "Comanche" with seven bullet holes in his body. At the time of his expedition to the Big Horn, he found a watch, which he has since kept and is now highly treasured by his daughter. Mr. Keister was a member of the Odd Fellows, which organization conducted his funeral; also of the Masonic order. His age was 56 years. Submitted by Amy. [Bellville Messenger: 14 April 1905, Vol. 13, No. 12]

Keller, John - John Keller, one of our most prominent and respected citizens died last Saturday and was buried on Monday. He had been in poor health for months, though, generally, he was up and attending to his business. A post mortem was held and it was found that his death was occasioned by cancer of the stomach. ASHLAND PRESS: 12 August 1880, Vol. XXXV, No. 4 Submitted by Amy

Kellogg, Mrs. Bolivar - Mrs. Bolivar Kellogg, a sister of Mrs. L.J. Bonar, of this city, and well known here where she has often visited, died Wednesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.P. Sobey, in Cleveland. Mrs. L.J. Bonar, accompanied by Mrs. James Bonar, went to Cleveland Thursday morning to attend the funeral. Mrs. Kellogg was about 70 years old and at one time resided in this city. She was the widow of Bolivar Kellegg, an attorney of Ashland, who died many years ago. Mrs. Kellogg's married life was spent mostly at Ashland. There her husband is buried and there, it is likely, her body will be taken for interment. Mrs. Kellogg had been in ill health for some time past, but Mrs. Bonar had not heard that her sister was in a serious condition until the sad news came of her death. she leaves only one daughter, Mrs. J.P. Sobey. Submitted by Amy. [Mansfield Semi-Weekly News: 16 December 1898, Vol. 14, No. 103]

Kennedy, Mrs. F.B. - Mrs. F.B. Kennedy, of Hayesville, Ashland County, well known throughout Ashland County, committed suicide some time early Friday morning. Mrs. Kennedy was about 60 years of age and leaves a husband and two grown sons to mourn her loss. <portion omitted> Mrs. Kennedy was a member of the Presbyterian church. Her husband was formerly in the undertaking business and resided at Jeromesville. Submitted by Amy. [Bellville Messenger: 04 November 1904, Vol. 12, No. 43]

Kerr, George A. – Services for Ashland Grocer to be held Wednesday. Funeral Services for George A. Kerr, 60, of Nankin who died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.G. Levering of Ashland, will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Heyl funeral home. Services will be in charge of Rev. N.E. Davis, pastor of the Nankin Federated church. Burial will be in the Ashland cemetery. Mr. Kerr was a native and life resident of Ashland county and operated the Kerr grocery in Nankin for the past six years. He also operated a grocery truck route to nearby townships and counties. Surviving are his widow, Harriett; his mother, Mrs. A. A. Kerr of Ashland; three daughters, Mrs. Carl Reed and Mrs. Levering of Ashland, and Mrs. Ted Kahler of Shelby; four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ross Levering of Nankin, and the Misses Ida and Harriett Kerr of Ashland; also two brothers, Fred Kerr of Nankin and Thomas of near Polk. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Transcribed by K. Stentzel. [Mansfield News Journal: 20 Feb 1945, p.2]

Kerr, James H. - James H. Kerr, 73, of West Congress Street, Polk, died unexpectedly Thursday evening in the emergency room of Mansfield General Hospital after being involved in a tractor accident. A lifelong resident of Ashland County, he was born March 21, 1914, the son of Fred W. and Gladys I. Harris Kerr. Mr. Kerr was a WWII Army veteran and retired in 1979 from the Sterling Foundry in Wellington. He was preceded in death by his first wife Lavonne Caton in 1966, and also by his second wife Grace Prater this year. Surviving are several stepchildren and grandchildren; five brothers, Roger and Phillip, both of Polk, Fred of Ashland, Charles of Salem, Ore., and David of Waterville; and three sisters, Ann Dismukes of Sacramento, Calif., Elizabeth Prout of Edmons, Wash., and Nancy Copenhaver of Omaha, Neb. Services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Gilbert-Van Hove Funeral Home with Travis D. Irwin officiating. Burial will be in the Nankin Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to either the Ashland County Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Submitted by Linda and Shirley--typed by Dina--[Ashland Times Gazette, June 19, 1987]

Kindle, Aaron A. - Surnames mentioned: WALLACE, GUTHRIE, JONES, NYE 01 May 1930 Submitted by Linda & Shirley

Kirkpatrick, ---- - The three-year-old daughter of W.W. Kirkpatrick of Loudonville, was killed Saturday afternoon by falling from a ladder upon which she had climbed in the absence of her parents.BUTLER ENTERPRISE (Butler, Richland Co., Ohio): 14 July 1905, Vol. 17, No. 23 Submitted by Amy

Kirkpatrick, Mary - DIED -- Mrs. Mary Kirkpatrick, at her residence, near Polk, September 15, 1879. The deceased was born in Pennsylvania, March 2, 1799, and removed from near Uniontown, in that State, into the present bounds of Ashland County, more than a half century ago. Her history, therefore, in many respects, has its counterpart in the experience of others of that fast-diminishing band of pioneers which made "the wilderness to blossom as the rose". Mrs. Kirkpatrick was a member of the Presbyterian Church from her youth, and, by a consistent life, gave the highest evidence of the sincerity of her profession. She was noted alike for her quiet, retiring disposition, her childlike simplicity and earnest faith. Her pew was never vacant so long as the condition of her health would at all permit her to attend the sanctuary. She was a living reproof to the many who forsake the assembling of themselves together. She has passed from us to mingle in the worship of the upper sanctuary, but her memory and example will remain to bear precious fruit. ASHLAND PRESS: 25 September 1879, Vol. XXXIV, No. 10 Submitted by Amy

Kissell, Civila - Mrs. Civila Kissell died Saturday night about 11:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will Shearer, on East Liberty St. after a few days' illness. Death resulted from broncho-pneumonia with the infirmities incident to old age, as a contributory case. The deceased was born in this state September 3, 1834, and was aged 76 years, 6 months and 9 days at the time of her demise. Her husband, Absalom Kissell, preceded her in death three years ago. She had been failing in health for some time. Mrs. Kissell is survived by two daughters and one son and a brother, Jacob Kissell. residing in the vicinity of Ashland. The deceased had resided in this city about 25 years, coming here from Mansfield. The funeral services were held from the Shearer home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Frank D. Draper, pastor of the Christian Church. Interment in Ashland Cemetery.ASHLAND PRESS: 01 March 1911 Submitted by Madeleine mmwdgw@juno.com

Kissel, Marcia L. Dirlam - Jeromesville. Marcia L. Kissel, 78, 125 N. High St. died in Ashland Samaritan Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. She was born in Ashland on Sept. 25, 1913, the daughter of Carl and Cora Dirlam, both now deceased. She was a member of the Jeromesville Trinity Lutheran Church. She had been postmaster at Jeromesville for a number of years and also served as presiding judge on the Ashland County Board of Elections for a number of years. She is survive by her husband, George D. Kissel, to whom she was married Jan. 20, 1934; a son, George D. Kissel Jr. of Jeromesville; two step-grandchildren; a step-great-granddaughter; and a sister, Mary Slagle of Ashland. She was preceded in death by a sister. Calling hours at the Fickes Funeral Home are today from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home by Lowell Pederson, her pastor. Burial will be in the Jeromesville Cemetery. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Susie. [Mansfield News Journal: 12 March 1992]

Klopp, Beryl L. - Ashland. Mrs. Beryl L. Klopp, 79, of 4706 Broadway, Lorain, died Friday afternoon at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lorain after a long illness. The widow of Harry Klopp, she was a former resident of Ashland and a former member of the Daughters of America. There are no survivors. Rev. Harry Dougherty will conduct funeral services at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Submitted by Linda & Shirley. Typed by Susie. [Newspaper not identified: 7 March 1971 Pg. 12].

Koontz, Vernon -- Mifflin. Vernon Koontz, the little boy whose leg was amputated by Dr. Craig last September for bone cancer, died Sunday morning from the disease breaking out in his throat. His sufferings for nine months have been intense. Submitted by Amy. [Richland Shield & Banner (Mansfield, Richland, Ohio): 18 January 1890, Vol. LXXII, No. 35]

Kopp, George - George Kopp, aged 75 years, a highly respected and well known farmer residing near Lakeville, was struck and instantly killed by a Pennsylvania train Monday afternoon near Lakeville. The train brought the body to Loudonville and later the body was taken back to Lakeville. Mr. Kopp is survived by his widow and family of sons and daughter. Submitted by Amy. [Bellville Messenger: 25 May 1906, Vol. 14, No. 17 reprinted from the Richland Shield & Banner]

Koppler, Benjamin - Funeral servicesof Benjamin Koppler were held on Friday, December 7.Interment was made in the Nova Cemetery. Friends from a distance attending the ceremony were Mr. & Mrs. Fred Zimmerman, Mr. & Mrs. Greene of Wooster, Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Smith, son and daughter, and Mrs. Steiner of Lodi; Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Streit and their sons Fred and John, of Red Haw; Fred Streit and son, Charles and wife of Lorain. Submitted by Bev. [unknown paper: unknown date]

Koppler, Benjamin - Benjamin Koppler was born near Berne, Switzerland, March 21,1849 February 19,1876, he was married to Elizabeth Whitmore of Berne.In 1884, with a family of five children, they came to America, making their home for several years near Lattasburg in Wayne County, Ohio. Later they moved to Ashland County, in which county he lived until his death, December 4, 1923 Four children were born in America . One died in infancy and Henry died six years ago. When Mr. Koppler was 26 years old, he joined the Evangelical Church in his native land. In America, Mr. and Mrs. Koppler affiliated themselves with the Evangelical Church at Red Haw. When they moved to Ruggles Township, they transferred their membership to the Methodist Church at Nova. Of this church he was a faithful member until his death. He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, five sons and two daughters, twenty grandchildren, one sister who resides in Charlotte, MI; and a host of friends who have known him as an honest and faithful man. Dear father, thy form is stilled – No longer can thy presence cheer us -- No longer can thy soul be near us -- No longer can we give thee aid -- In thy brief infirmity. May thy destiny forever be Such as the great Original Intended it should be. Submitted by Bev. [paper unknown: date unknown] Card of Thanks: We desire to extend our thanks to the friends and neighbors who in any way assisted us and showed their sympathy; for the beautiful flowers; for the music and to Rev. Michael for his comforting words during the death and burial of our dear husband and father. Mrs. Ben Koppler, William Koppler, Chas. Koppler, Jacob Koppler, Mrs. Anna Myers, Rudy Koppler, John Koppler, Mrs. Lucy Richards and…(the rest is not legible)

Koppler, Benjamin F. - Benjamin F. Koppler, 68, of 149 County Road 995, died unexpectedly Monday evening at Samaritan Hospital. The son of Jacob and Lena Streit Koppler, he was born in Ashland County, May 11, 1909. Mr, Koppler was a former employee of the E.F. Myers Co., retiring in 1971. On Feb. 8, 1930, he was married to Carolyn E. Jackson who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Howard (Ellen) Fackler of Ashland, Mrs. Edward ( Mary) Phillips of Grosse Ile, Michigan and Mrs. James (Karen) Curfman of Loudonville; two sons, B. Robert Koppler of West Linn, Ore, and Jack E. at home; 14 grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. John Whitmer, Mrs. R.E. Emmons and Mrs. Clyde Canfield of Ashland and Mrs. Robert Hummel of Nankin; and one brother, Carl Koppler of Ashland. He attended the Emmanuel United Methodist Church and was a member of Myers Quarter Century Club. Services will be Thursday at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Burial will be in Nankin Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from ? to 9 PM at the funeral home. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Dale-Roy workshop. Submitted by Bev.[paper unknown: date unknown]

Koppler, Elizabeth - Mrs. Elizabeth Koppler, 87, widow of Benjamin Koppler died Friday at 6:30 PM at her home, one and one half mile west of Nova, after a short illness. Mrs. Koppler was born in Switzerland May 18, 1848 and came to Wayne County with her husband and five children in 1884. She lived there for eight years before moving to Ashland County. The past 27 years she has spent on the farm where her death occurred. She was a member of the Nova Methodist Church and of the Nova W.C.T.U. Her husband preceded her in death 12 years ago this month. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. T.J.Myers of near Polk, and Mrs, Ross Richards of Ashland; five sons, William of Lodi, Charles of Nova, Jacob of near Nankin, R.F. of near Nova and John at home; 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.One son, Henry, died in 1917 and one daughter in infancy. The funeral will be held Monday. A short service at the home at 1:30 PM will be followed by the regular service at the Methodist Church at Nova at 2 PM Rev. Morris will officiate and burial will be made in Nova Cemetery Arrangements are in charge of Gilberts of Ashland. Submitted by Bev. [paper unknown: date unknown]

Koppler, Jacob A. - Jacob A. Koppler, 81, 1676 Troy Rd. died at Samaritan Hospital at 8:15 AM Saturday following an 11 month illness. The son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Witmer Koppler, was born Sept. 9, 1879 in Berne, Switzerland. A retired farmer, he had lived in Ashland County for 50 yeears. He was married Jan. 1, 1906 to Lena Belle Streit who preceded him in death in March, 1942. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Mabel McQuillen of Nankin, Mrs. Ellen Whitmer, Mrs. Grace Emmons, Mrs. Betty Hummel, and Mrs. Annabelle Canfield, all of Ashland; two sons, Benjamin and Carl, both of Ashland; 29 grandchildren, eight step grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and eight step great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Lucy Richards of Ashland and two brothers, Rudolph of Sullivan and John of Elyria. Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday from the Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Dwight L. Zavitz, pastor of the Nankin Federated Church officiating. Burial will be at Nankin Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gilbert Funeral Home from 7 to 9 PM Monday.Submitted by Bev. [unknown paper:unknowndate]

Koppler, Lena Belle - Lena Belle Koppler, 56, wife of Jacob A. Koppler, died at her house, 307 Vesper St. today at 12:30 AM following a month’s illness. A life long resident of Ashland county and for the past four years a resident of Ashland. Mrs. Koppler was born in Perry Township, northeast of the White Church, on August 28, 1885. She was the daughter of Frederick and Mary Evernaugh Streit and was married to Jacob Koppler on January 1, 1906. Mrs. Koppler was a member of the Ashland Evangelical Church Survivors include: her husband, two sons, Benjamin Koppler of King Rd. and Carl Koppler of the U.S. Army now at Indiantown Gap, PA.; seven daughters, Mrs. Marion Hartsel of Ashland Route Five, Mrs. Frank Walter of Akron Route Four, Mrs. Charles McQuillan of Valley City, Mrs. John Whitmer of Ashland, Mrs. William Ray of Ashland, Mrs. Robert Hummel and Annabelle at home.; 18 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence McNabb and Mrs. Emma Green of Ashland and Mrs. Della Eighinger of Ashland; three brothers, Godfrey Streit of Lorain and Charles and Ben Streit of Ashland. Short services will be held at her late home Monday at 1:45 PM. Funeral services will be held at Nankin Federated Church Monday at 2:30 PM with Rev. S.S. Davis, pastor of the Evangelical church and the Rev. R.D.Wingert, pastor of the Nankin church, officiating. Burial will be made in the Nankin cemetery. The body will be taken to her late home this afternoon at five o’clock.; Arrangements are in charge of Gilbert Funeral directors.Submitted by Bev.[unknown paper:unknown date]

Koppler, Lena Belle -- Funeral Rites Held in Nankin - Rev. S.S. Davis, Pastor of the Evangelical church, conducted short services held at the Koppler home on Vesper St. Monday afternoon for Mrs. J.A.Koppler who died Friday. Funeral services were held at the Nankin Federated church in charge of Rev. Davis, assisted by Rev. R. D. Wengert. Mrs. Kopplers favorite song "The Old Rugged Cross" was sung by Mrs. Eugene Fluke and Mrs. Carl Jones. Pallbearers were Marion Hartsel, Charles McQuillan, John Whitmer, William Ray, Robert Hummel and Clyde Canfield. Burial was made in the Nankin Cemetery. Out of town relatives and friends attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. John Koppler of Elyria, Mr. & Mrs. Charles McQuillan of Valley City, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walters and Mr. and Mrs. William MacMonagle of Akron; Mrs. Ben Valentine and Mrs. Darle Stauffer of Mansfield, Mr. William Koppler of Lodi; Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Koppler, Mrs. Don Fry and daughter, Ellen, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Koppler of Nova, Mr. and Mrs. John Streit of Polk, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schmid of Red Haw and Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Streit and family of Lorain. Submitted by Bev. [unknown paper: unknown date]

Koppley, Henry -- We are again under the painful necessity to chronicle the death of one of our citizens. The death of Henry Koppley came as a shock to the whole community. He was a young married man of Ruggles township. He became suddenly ill and was taken to the hospital at Ashland last Friday, where he was operated upon Friday night for telescoped bowels. He died Sunday afternoon at about four o'clock. Surviving are his wife and a little daughter: father and mother, and brothers and sisters who mourn their loss. The funeral services will be held Wednesday April 11th at the United Brethren church at 12 o'clock. Interment in the Nova cemetery. Submitted by Joyce. [Ashland Times Gazette: 11 April 1917]

Kramer, John - ASHLAND -- John Kramer, aged 67 of Rowesburg, was found dead at the corner of his home. Source: THE MANSFIELD NEWS (Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio): 06 May 1899, Vol. 15, No. 61 Submitted by Amy

Krebs, Florence Leona (Smith) - [unknown paper: 11/30/1999]

Krebs, Albert - Albert Krebs, 70, Dies At Home Near Mohicanville - Albert Krebs, 70, died at 3 p.m. Friday at his home near Mohicanville. He is survived by his wife, Lena; six daughters, Mrs. Emma Stutzman of Havenna, Mrs. Marie Easterday and Mrs. Lillian Gongwer of RD, Perrysville, Mrs. Leah Meir, Mrs. Louise Pearce and Mrs. Evelyn Root, all of RD, Loudonville; seven sons, Edwin and Alfred of RD, Loudonville, Lewis of RD, Perrysville, William of Hudson, Harmen od Ravenna, Lester of Stow and Richard of RD, Lakeville; one step-son, Alicide Studer; 40 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Ida Hoffer of Berne, Switzerland. The body is at the Fickes funeral home in Jeromesville where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. J.G.E. Mittermier officiating. Burial will be in the Loudonville cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette: 07 February 1953]

Krebs, Alfred P. -- ALFRED P. KREBS - Alfred P. Krebs, age 80, of CR 1575, Ashland, died last Thursday at Samaritan Hospital, He was born February 24, 1915 in Loudonville to Albert and Lena Studer Krebs and was a local farmer. He was employed for 12 years at Hydromatic Pump Company, retiring in 1980. He is survived by his wife, Florence Leone Smith, whom he married September 22, 1934; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Wayne (Joanne) Krebs of Ashland and Kenneth Krebs of Columbus; a daughter and son-in-law, Florence (Dale) Echelberger of Hayesville; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, William Krebs of Streetsboro and Herman and Lester Krebs, both of Ravenna; and three sisters, Marie Easterday of Mansfield, Evelyn Root of Perrysville, and Lillian Clark of Jeromesville. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Byerly Funeral Home in Loudonville by the Rev. Sam Justice and burial was in Vermillion Cemetery in Hayesville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Ashland County Heart Branch, 920 Hoover Drive, Ashland 44805. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio, dtg August 1995.]

Krebs, Duane E. - DuaneE. Krebs, 24, RD 1, Loudonville, died Monday morning at his home. Born Dec. 10, 1955, in Wayne County, he was a five-year employee of U-Brand Corp. He was a 1974 graduate of Loudonville. Surviving are his parents, Richard and Thelma Rock Krebs of RD 1, Loudonville; four brothers, Rodger Lee, Albert Lewis, Timothy Roy, and Dean Richard, all of Loudonville; three sisters, Iola May Mong of RD 1, Jeromesville, Alverna Anne Shoemaker of Loudonville and Martha Fay Igo of Lakeville; and his maternal grandmother, Martha Rock of Smithville. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Banks-Byerly Funeral Home, Loudonville, with the Rev. Jay Steele officiating. Burial will be in Loudonville Cemetery. Friends may call in the funeral home Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette: 15 January 1980]

Krebs, Edwin Fritz - Edwin (Fritz) Krebs, 73, Kimber Lane, Hayesville, died Friday morning in Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Loudonville, June 2, 1912, the son of Albert and Lena Studer Krebs. Mr. Krebs was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and had been a farmer and a sheep shearer for many years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Jeromesville. Survivors include his wife, Clara Carry Krebs, whom he married August 26, 1945; one son, James, of RD 6, Ashland; three daughters, Mrs. Thane (Susan) Fortney and Mrs. Gerald (Marilyn) Kieft, both of Ashland, and Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Betson, of Jeromesville; nine grandchildren; four brothers, William of Kent, Herman and Lester, both of Ravenna, and Alfred, of Ashland; five sisters, Emma Stutzman, of Fort Myers, Fla., Marie Easterday and Evelyn Root, both of Perrysville, Louise Pearce of Loudonville and Lillian Clark of Jeromesville. There will be no services or calling hours. Arrangements are in charge of the Byerly Funeral Home in Loudonville. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette: 25 January 1986]

Krebs, Elizabeth - MRS. KREBS DIES TODAY AT AGE 72 - Mrs. Elizabeth Krebs, 72, died at 2 a.m. today at her home, two miles southwest of McZena. Mrs. Krebs was a member of the Loudonville Evangelical church. She was preceded in death by two children. Survivors are her husband, Lewis (Louis) Krebs; a brother, Adolph Wuthrich of Loudonville and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Audregg and Mrs. Rosella Fahrney of Kent. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Loudonville Evangelical church by Rev. Krause. Short services will be held at 1:45 p.m. at the Krebs home. Interment will be made at Loudonville. The Fickes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette: 17 June 1937]

Krebs, George -- George, eldest son of the late Alexander M. and Rachel Krebs Phillips, was born in Orange township on the fifteenth day of October, 1850, and "the finger of God touched him" on June 17, 1909. Both his parents were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and early in life he united with the church. When he was converted he gave his heart unreservedly to God, and for forty years was faithful to his vows. He seldom missed a Church service and always gave cheerfully and liberally in the support of the church he loved. Jan. 1, 1878, he was married to Calista Chorpening, who survives him with their four sons: Pleasant, Addison, Ernest, and Chester, and one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Thudium, all of Troy Township. Two daughters, Mrs. Minnie L. Davidson and Calista, preceded him in death. In the spring of 1892 he removed to Nova, engaging in the lumber business, in which he was successful. (next sentence hardly readable).As a husband he was loving and kind; as a father patient and indulgent, as a neighbor, obliging, helpful, considerate. He is survived in addition to his immediate family by six grandchildren, three sister, one brother, as well as a large circle of relatives and friends. His funeral services, largely attended, were held at the M.E. church at Nova, in charge of his pastor, Rev. M.T. Scarborough, assisted the the Revs. Jones and Hevlow. Submitted by Joyce. [Ashland Times Gazette:30 June 1909]

Krebs, Lena -Mrs.Lena Krebs, 83 died at her home on RD 3, Loudonville, at 12:05 a.m. Friday. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Emma Stutzman of Ravenna, Mrs. Marie Easterday of Perrysville, Mrs. Louise Pearce and Mrs. Evelyn Root, both of Loudonville, and Mrs. Lillian Gongwer of Perrysville; seven sons, Alcide and Edwin, both of Loudonville, William of Kent, Herman of Ravenna, Alfred of Ashland, Richard of Lakeville, and Lester of Stowe; 43 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death in 1953 by her husband Albert, a daught, a son, and 10 brothers and sisters. Services will be 1:30 p.m. EST Monday from the Fickes Funeral home in Jeromesville with Rev. J. G. E. Mittermaier in charge. Burial will be in Loudonville Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. EST at the funeral home. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette: 30 June 1961]

Krebs, Lewis -Lewis Krebs, 46, Dies Here After Lingering Illness - Lewis W. Krebs, 46, a farmer who lived west of Perrysville, died Monday at Samaritan hospital following a lingering illness. The son of Albert and Lena Krebs, he was born near Loudonville, Sept. 7, 1908 and lived in Loudonville area all his life. He is survived by his wife, Susie Stull Krebs, one daughter, Shirley, at home, two sons, Larry and Tex Richard, also at home his mother, Mrs. Lena Krebs of near Loudonville, six sisters, Mrs. Leah Mierer, Mrs. Louise Pearce, Mrs. Evelyn Root and Mrs. Lillian Gongwer, all of Loudonville, Mrs. Emma Stutzman of Ravenna and Mrs. Marie Easterday of Perrysville, six brothers, Edward and Alfred of Loudonville, William and Herman of Ravenna, Richard of Loudonville and Lester of Stow and one half-brother, Alcide Studer of Loudonville. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Banks funeral home with the Rev. J. E. Mittermaier, pastor of the Lutheran church in McZena, officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery at Perrysville. Friends may call at the Banks funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette: 22 February 1955]

Krebs, Louis - LOUIS KREBS, 76, DIES SUDDENLY - Louis Krebs, 76, died suddenly at his home near McKay this morning at 1:30. He is survived by a brother, Albert, near Mohican, a sister, Ida, of near McKay, and several nieces and nephews. The body is at the Fickes Funeral Home in Jeromesville where services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 (E.S.T.) Burial will be made in Loudonville cemetery. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette: 26 April 1948]

Krebs, Louis - Louis Krebs, 76, died suddenly at his home in McKay early Monday morning. He is survived by one brother, Albert Krebs of near Mohican; one sister, Ida Krebs of near McKay; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted from the Fickes funeral home in Jeromesville at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon. Burial was made in the Loudonville cemetery. Submitted by Linda and Shirley--typed by Dina--[The Loudonville Times, Friday, April 30, 1948--pg 12]

Krebs, Richard E. -- Richard E. Krebs - Services for Richard E. Krebs will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Byerly Funeral Home, Loudonville, with the Rev. Dan Lawson officiating. Burial will be in Loudonville Cemetery. Friends may call in th funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Mr. Krebs, 67, of RD 1, Loudonville, died Tuesday morning in Kettering Hospital. He was born July 5, 1916 in Ashland County, the son of Albert and Lena Studer Krebs. He was a farmer and had worked for 13 years at Wooster Products Co. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Rock Krebs, whom he married July 24, 1941; four sons, Roger, Timothy and Dean, all of Loudonville and Albert of Ashland; three daughters, Iola Mong of Jeromesville, Alverna Heichel of Butler, and Martha Igo of Lakeville; 13 grandchildren; two step-grandsons and five brothers, William of Kent, Herman and Lester, both of Ravenna, Edwin and Alfred, both of Ashland. Also surviving are five sisters, Emma Stutzman of North Fort Myers, Fla., Marie Easterday and Evelyn Root, both of Perrysville, Louise Pearce of Loudonville and Lillian Clark of Jeromesville. He was preceded in death by one son, Duane, in January 1980. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette, dtg., August 10, 1983]

Krebs, Sarah C. -- At the age of 64 years, Mrs. Sarah Catharine Krebs, widow of the late Augustus A. Krebs and mother of Mrs. Fred Kaylor of Ashland, passed away last Saturday evening at her home, 10 Home avenue, Mansfield after an illness of several weeks. Six daughters and two sons survive her as follows: Joe of Columbus; Franz of Mansfield; Mrs. Bessie Martin, Mrs. Carl Oberlin, Misses Marie and Henrietta Krebs of Mansfield; Mrs. Fred Kaylor of Ashland and Mrs. Norman Holmes living north of Mansfield. One sister, Mrs. Jennie Beeker of Mansfield, is also living. Funeral services, conducted by her pastor, the Rev. R. E. Tuiloss of the First Lutheran church of Mansfield, were held Monday morning at ten o’clock at her late home and burial was in the Mansfield cemetery. Submitted by klynn.[Ashland Press: 25 December 1918, front page]

Krebs, Susie M. - Susie M. Krebs, 64, of 120 W. First St. Perrysville, died Sunday afternoon at her home. Born Oct. 31, 1916, in Wayne County, she was the daughter of Albert and Daisy Stull. She was employed as a custodian at the Mohican State Park. Mrs. Krebs is survived by two sons, Larry of Ashland, Tex of Loudonville; one daughter, Shirley Martin of Mansfield; four grandchildren, two sisters, Mellissa Denny of Wooster and Jennie Durbin of Loudonville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis on Feb. 21, 1955. Services will be conducted a 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Banks-Byerly Funeral Home, Loudonville, with the Rev. Lee McFarlin officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette: 11 May 1981]

Krebs, Thelma J. -Thelma J. Krebs - Thelma J. Krebs, 71, of 803 S. Mount Vernon Ave., Loudonville, died Friday afternoon at Kettering-Mohican Area Medical Center. Born June 24, 1920, in Wadsworth, she was the daughter of Roy and Martha Fixler Rock. Mrs. Krebs was a member of the Mohican United Church of Christ and the Mohicanville Community Club. She is survived by four sons; Rodger Lee of Loudonville, Albert L. of Perrysville, Timothy R. of Ashland and Dean R. of Loudonville; three daughters: Mrs. Russell (Iola) Mong of Jeromesville, Alverna J. Heickel of Lexington, Mrs. Carl (Martha) F. Igo of Norton; 14 grandchildren; one brother: Delbert Rock of New Pittsburg; three sisters: Lois Peterson of Smithville, Marcella Meese of Wilmont, Jean Moffett of Loudonville. Mrs. Krebs was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Krebs, in 1983 and a son Duane Eugene Krebs, in 1980. Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Byerly Funeral Home in Loudonville conducted by the Rev. David Nuhfer. Burial will be in Loudonville Cemetery. Friends may call Monday at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m.. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Mohicanville United Church of Christ. Submitted by Gary. [Ashland Times Gazette: 25 January 1992]

Kreichbaum, Mrs. Jacob . - Mrs. Jacob Kreichbaum died, after a short illness, last Thursday. The disease was pneumonia. She was the second wife of Mr. Kreichbaum, having been married to him in November, 1879. She was buried last Saturday.ASHLAND PRESS: 10 March 1881, Vol. XXXV, No. 34 Submitted by Amy

Kruse, Nina Florence - DIED -- On Friday, Sept. 30, 1882, at the residence of W.W. Armstrong, Nina Florence, infant daughter of Mrs. Mary Kruse, late of St. Joe, Ind., aged 4 months and 21 days.HAYESVILLE JOURNAL: 28 September 1882, Vol. 8, No. 14 Submitted by Amy

Kuneman, Mrs. Ambrose - Mrs. Ambrose Kuneman, formerly of this city, died Sunday at Ashland, after a severe illness. Mr. Kuneman was formerly a foreman of the A.-T. works here but for a few years past he has been the foreman of F.E. Myers & Bro's. foundry at Ashland. Submitted by Amy. [(Mansfield) Semi-Weekly News: 06 April 1897, Vol. 13, No. 28] Submitted by Amy

Kyle, Arthur L. Sr. -- Arthur L. Kyle, Sr., 62, of Nova, died Saturday morning in the emergency room at Samaritan Hospital. He was born Dec. 3, 1930, in Huntington, W. Va., the son of Ben and Pearl Ferris Kyle. He had lived in Springfield until 1950, then moved to the Cleveland and Brunswick areas. He had lived in northern Ashland County for 27 years. He served in the U.S. Army for one year and in the U.S. Air Force for three years. He was a former service technician for Sears in Elyria. Surviving are his wife, Agnes Munday Kyle, to whom he was married 42 years; two daughters, Justine Kyle of Mansfield and Theresa Stratton at home; seven sons, Arthur Kyle Jr., and Harry Kyle, both of Nova, Ben T. Kyle of Medina, Doug Johnson of West Salem, Robert Kyle of Ashland, Thomas Kyle of Hayesville and Armando Sircelj of Ashtabula. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren; three sisters, Armenda Morris of Enon, Saundra Hessen and Karla Kyle, both of Springfield; and three brothers, Roger and Steve Kyle, both of Springfield and Paul Kyle of Texas. He was preceded in death by a grandson. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Eastman Funeral Home, New London, with the Rev. William Dobben officiating. Burial will be in Sullivan Cemetery. Friends may call today from 6 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Choice Place Inc., 820 County Road 30A, Ashland 44805. Submitted by Gary.[Ashland Times Gazette: 28 June 1993]