Obituary
Hannah Decker was born near Daton, Ohio, January 24,1837. In 1851 she moved with her parents near McCome, Illinois. At the age if 15 she united with the Methodist Church and has
lived a faithful christian until death. She was united in marriage to Isreal M. Keener January 8, 1857 which preceded her in death.
To this union eight children were born all of whom survive, but one which died in infancy. They are, Mrs. Martha Ayers, Heart-well, Mo, Lincoln Keener, West Mineral, Edward Keener, Kenson,Oklahoma, William Keener, McCune, Mrs. Lucy Scoot, West Mineral, Mrs. Grace Moore, Roseland and 28 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss
Mr. And Mrs. Keener came to Kansas in the early days and settled near Fort Scott in 1857, removing to this country in 1883, which she has lived unitii her death January 24, which occurred at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lucy Scott in West Mineral, where she has made her home for several years.
She was a true and loving wife a loving and patient mother.
A precious one from us has gone
A voice we loved is still
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled
God in his wisdom has recalled
The boom his love has given
And thou the body slumbers here
The soul is safe in Heaven
The funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Lucy Scott, January 27, conducted by Reverend D. Dialy of Scammon, Kansas, entriment was made in the McCune Cemetery
Note: Obituary was written by: Mrs. Martha Keener - Ayers
**Transcribed as was written in the newspaper**
Obituary
Hannah Decker was born near Daton, Ohio, January 24,1837. In 1851 she moved with her parents near McCome, Illinois. At the age if 15 she united with the Methodist Church and has
lived a faithful christian until death. She was united in marriage to Isreal M. Keener January 8, 1857 which preceded her in death.
To this union eight children were born all of whom survive, but one which died in infancy. They are, Mrs. Martha Ayers, Heart-well, Mo, Lincoln Keener, West Mineral, Edward Keener, Kenson,Oklahoma, William Keener, McCune, Mrs. Lucy Scoot, West Mineral, Mrs. Grace Moore, Roseland and 28 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss
Mr. And Mrs. Keener came to Kansas in the early days and settled near Fort Scott in 1857, removing to this country in 1883, which she has lived unitii her death January 24, which occurred at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lucy Scott in West Mineral, where she has made her home for several years.
She was a true and loving wife a loving and patient mother.
A precious one from us has gone
A voice we loved is still
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled
God in his wisdom has recalled
The boom his love has given
And thou the body slumbers here
The soul is safe in Heaven
The funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Lucy Scott, January 27, conducted by Reverend D. Dialy of Scammon, Kansas, entriment was made in the McCune Cemetery
Note: Obituary was written by: Mrs. Martha Keener - Ayers
**Transcribed as was written in the newspaper**
Family Members
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Elizabeth Decker Hall
1838–1926
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Mary Decker
1839–1922
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Isaac Decker
1841–1849
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Isabel Decker Blair
1843–1930
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Martha Decker
1844–1860
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Sarah Ann Decker
1846–1860
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Emily J. Decker
1848–1849
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Amanda Decker
1849–1866
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Manerva Decker
1851–1852
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John W. Decker
1853–1854
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Hester M. Decker Larimer
1854–1932
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Henry O. Decker
1856–1938
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Melissa Welch
1861–1936
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