John Reiss born 2 Jul 1876, Jo Davess County, Illinois; son of John Martin and Margaret Ann (Cullens) Reiss; husband of Bertha Harriet Rumsey; father of Ralph Warren and Harvey Riess.
Obit
James Reiss
On July 2, 1876, James Reiss was born to John M. and Margaret Cullens Reiss in Jo Davess County, Illinois. He came to Ellis county with his parents when only a child where they homesteaded and lived for several years. From there they moved to ???County and lived there for a few years. At the age of 19, he moved with his parents to the Luray community. At this time he met Miss Bertha Harriet Rumsey and on January 7, 1908 the two were married in Russell. The early part of their married life was spent working on a ranch for Mr. Dayton (?) and they moved to a house out of town to two miles west of town where they lived until 1929. From this place they moved to the house now occupied by Birdie Cockrun. In 1942, because of failing health, they sold their equipment and moved to town where he spent the remainder of his life. Two sons were born to this union. Ralph Warren and Harley Earl. James was an active member of "The Odd Fellows" lodge for many years and was active in many other community affairs. He leaves to mourn his passing, which occurred October 19,1945, his wife Mrs. Bertha Harriet Reiss, two sons, Ralph Warren and Harley Earl, one grandson, Patrick Earl, two sisters, Maude Cockrun and Phoebe Maupins, both of Luray; Ernest and John Reiss his two brothers of California, besides many other relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the Luray Methodist Church and the internment was made in Luray cemetery
Funeranl was in the carge of Benes Funeral Home of Russell.
Officiatinged by Rev. S. Ben Finley
Music was furnished by Mrs. A. H.Harnish
Wade Whitten Berber
George Daniels
Albert Phascal
Mark Hickman
Pallbearers:
Walter Palmer
Arthur Palmer
Frank Schurr
Moe Schurr
Joe Libal
Obit
James Reiss
On July 2, 1876, James Reiss was born to John M. and Margaret Cullens Reiss in Jo Davess County, Illinois. He came to Ellis county with his parents when only a child where they homesteaded and lived for several years. From there they moved to ???County and lived there for a few years. At the age of 19, he moved with his parents to the Luray community. At this time he met Miss Bertha Harriet Rumsey and on January 7, 1908 the two were married in Russell. The early part of their married life was spent working on a ranch for Mr. Dayton (?) and they moved to a house out of town to two miles west of town where they lived until 1929. From this place they moved to the house now occupied by Birdie Cockrun. In 1942, because of failing health, they sold their equipment and moved to town where he spent the remainder of his life. Two sons were born to this union. Ralph Warren and Harley Earl. James was an active member of "The Odd Fellows" lodge for many years and was active in many other community affairs. He leaves to mourn his passing, which occurred October 19,1945, his wife Mrs. Bertha Harriet Reiss, two sons, Ralph Warren and Harley Earl, one grandson, Patrick Earl, two sisters, Maude Cockrun and Phoebe Maupins, both of Luray; Ernest and John Reiss his two brothers of California, besides many other relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the Luray Methodist Church and the internment was made in Luray cemetery
Funeranl was in the carge of Benes Funeral Home of Russell.
Officiatinged by Rev. S. Ben Finley
Music was furnished by Mrs. A. H.Harnish
Wade Whitten Berber
George Daniels
Albert Phascal
Mark Hickman
Pallbearers:
Walter Palmer
Arthur Palmer
Frank Schurr
Moe Schurr
Joe Libal
John Reiss born 2 Jul 1876, Jo Davess County, Illinois; son of John Martin and Margaret Ann (Cullens) Reiss; husband of Bertha Harriet Rumsey; father of Ralph Warren and Harvey Riess.
Obit
James Reiss
On July 2, 1876, James Reiss was born to John M. and Margaret Cullens Reiss in Jo Davess County, Illinois. He came to Ellis county with his parents when only a child where they homesteaded and lived for several years. From there they moved to ???County and lived there for a few years. At the age of 19, he moved with his parents to the Luray community. At this time he met Miss Bertha Harriet Rumsey and on January 7, 1908 the two were married in Russell. The early part of their married life was spent working on a ranch for Mr. Dayton (?) and they moved to a house out of town to two miles west of town where they lived until 1929. From this place they moved to the house now occupied by Birdie Cockrun. In 1942, because of failing health, they sold their equipment and moved to town where he spent the remainder of his life. Two sons were born to this union. Ralph Warren and Harley Earl. James was an active member of "The Odd Fellows" lodge for many years and was active in many other community affairs. He leaves to mourn his passing, which occurred October 19,1945, his wife Mrs. Bertha Harriet Reiss, two sons, Ralph Warren and Harley Earl, one grandson, Patrick Earl, two sisters, Maude Cockrun and Phoebe Maupins, both of Luray; Ernest and John Reiss his two brothers of California, besides many other relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the Luray Methodist Church and the internment was made in Luray cemetery
Funeranl was in the carge of Benes Funeral Home of Russell.
Officiatinged by Rev. S. Ben Finley
Music was furnished by Mrs. A. H.Harnish
Wade Whitten Berber
George Daniels
Albert Phascal
Mark Hickman
Pallbearers:
Walter Palmer
Arthur Palmer
Frank Schurr
Moe Schurr
Joe Libal
Obit
James Reiss
On July 2, 1876, James Reiss was born to John M. and Margaret Cullens Reiss in Jo Davess County, Illinois. He came to Ellis county with his parents when only a child where they homesteaded and lived for several years. From there they moved to ???County and lived there for a few years. At the age of 19, he moved with his parents to the Luray community. At this time he met Miss Bertha Harriet Rumsey and on January 7, 1908 the two were married in Russell. The early part of their married life was spent working on a ranch for Mr. Dayton (?) and they moved to a house out of town to two miles west of town where they lived until 1929. From this place they moved to the house now occupied by Birdie Cockrun. In 1942, because of failing health, they sold their equipment and moved to town where he spent the remainder of his life. Two sons were born to this union. Ralph Warren and Harley Earl. James was an active member of "The Odd Fellows" lodge for many years and was active in many other community affairs. He leaves to mourn his passing, which occurred October 19,1945, his wife Mrs. Bertha Harriet Reiss, two sons, Ralph Warren and Harley Earl, one grandson, Patrick Earl, two sisters, Maude Cockrun and Phoebe Maupins, both of Luray; Ernest and John Reiss his two brothers of California, besides many other relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the Luray Methodist Church and the internment was made in Luray cemetery
Funeranl was in the carge of Benes Funeral Home of Russell.
Officiatinged by Rev. S. Ben Finley
Music was furnished by Mrs. A. H.Harnish
Wade Whitten Berber
George Daniels
Albert Phascal
Mark Hickman
Pallbearers:
Walter Palmer
Arthur Palmer
Frank Schurr
Moe Schurr
Joe Libal
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