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     Ethel Holcombe was born in August 1886 at NY. She was the daughter of George C. Holcombe and Kitty (?)

     Charles McDonald was born on 28 October 1875 at PA.^1,2 He was the son of Alexander McDonald and Bridget Gallagher.³ Charles McDonald married Mary Ellen O'Neil, daughter of Thomas E. O'Neil and Anna May Spilane, on 15 September 1903 at Trinidad, Las Animas Co., CO.¹ Charles McDonald died on 17 August 1923 at Trinidad, Las Animas Co., CO, at age 47; in a car accident. He was buried at Catholic Cemetery, Trinidad, Las Animas Co., CO.⁴

Charley and Mary were enumerated in the 1910 District 0120, Trinidad Ward 2, Las Animas Co., CO, federal census. He was a proprietor of a bottling works, age 34, she was 30. Children in the household were Anna R. 5, Thomas 3, and Charley 10 months.

When Charles registered for the draft in Trinidad on September 12, 1918, he was 42 and the manager of the Trinidad Bottling Company. Wife Mary was his nearest relative. He was 5'8" of slender build and had brown eyes and black hair.

Charles and Mary Ellen were enumerated in the 1920 Trinidad, Las Animas Co., CO, federal census. He was a proprietor of a bottling works, age 44, she was 40. Charles' parents were from Ireland, as were Mary Ellen's. Children in the household were Anna Rose 14, Thomas 13, Charles Jr. 10, Katherine 9, Arthur 7, William 6, Robert 3 years 6 months, and John 7 months.

Charles died when returning from a delivery of sodas to the coal mines he drove into a washed out road. Mary Ellen died not long after and Anna Rose became the head of the household.

     Norman Buell was born circa 1790 at Litchfield, Litchfield Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Norman Buell and Rhoda Peck.¹ Norman Buell married Marina Webster on 28 December 1812 at Litchfield, Litchfield Co., CT.¹ Norman Buell died on 17 November 1865.¹

     Sarah Lillie was born in 1850 at CT. She married Thomas L. Holcombe, son of Talcott Pinney Holcombe and Janette Holcombe.

     Arthur Elmer Fay was born on 16 February 1907 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.¹ He married Katherine Eva McDonald, daughter of Charles McDonald and Mary Ellen O'Neil, on 27 April 1944 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS.¹ Arthur Elmer Fay died on 20 March 1967 at Emporia, Lyon Co., KS, at age 60.¹

     Amanda M. Bellows was also known as Miranda M. Bellows. She was born on 24 April 1829 at Bloomfield, Trumbull Co., OH. She married Hiram T. Holcombe, son of Alexander Holcombe and Tryphenia Thrall, on 3 December 1846 at Bloomfield, Trumbull Co., OH. Amanda M. Bellows died in February 1859 at Seward, Winnebago Co., IL, at age 29.

     Thomas E. O'Neil was born in October 1851 at Ireland.^1,2 He married Anna May Spilane circa 1878.^1,2 Thomas E. O'Neil died in 1930 at Trinidad, Las Animas Co., CO.¹

Thomas and Annie were enumerated in the 1900 Trinidad, Las Animas Co., CO, federal census. He was Locomotive engineer, age 48, she was 39. Children in the household were Mamie 20, and Maysie 9. Annie had 5 children, 3 still living.

     Josephine L. (?) was born in 1859.¹ She married William W. Holcombe, son of Hiram T. Holcombe and Amanda M. Bellows.¹ Josephine L. (?) died in 1926.¹

     Alice J. Holcombe was born circa 1848 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Hiram T. Holcombe and Amanda M. Bellows.¹

     Frederick Stephen Jehle was born on 26 December 1935 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS. He was the son of Joseph Robert Jehle and Katherine Eva McDonald.¹ Frederick Stephen Jehle married Margaret Ann Becker, daughter of Francis Xavier Becker and Hattie F. Ernstnathe, on 21 May 1960 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Emporia, Lyon Co., KS. Frederick Stephen Jehle lived in 2007 at Lawrence, Douglas Co, KS. He died on 1 August 2021 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, at age 85. He was buried on 27 August 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Emporia, Lyon Co., KS.

Frederick S. Jehle (85) of Lawrence, KS passed away peacefully in Kansas City, Missouri on August 1, 2021. Fred was born in Kansas City, KS on December 26, 1935 to Katherine and Joseph Jehle and was the middle of three children. Fred spent most of his school years in Emporia, attending Sacred Heart, Emporia High School, and later graduated from what is now Emporia State University.

In 1954, Fred enlisted in the U. S. Navy, where he spent four years. In 1960, he married his wife of 61 years, Margaret Ann Becker. They had three sons, Robert, Charles, and Jeffrey. During the span of their married life, they lived in Wichita, Hutchinson, Emporia, Topeka, and finally settled in Lawrence in the 1980’s. For many years, he worked as a bond salesman and later worked in sales for Motorola Radio. Fred was a proud veteran and had many interests including dancing, music, boating, and his favorite- fishing. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, and was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.

Fred is survived by his wife Margaret, sons Robert Jehle (Lynne), Charles Jehle (Janet) both of Overland Park, KS and Jeffrey Jehle (Sandy) of St. Louis, MO. He is survived by grandchildren Charles “Chris” (Natalie) Jehle, Ryan (Sara) Jehle, Nicholas Jehle, Courtney (Adam) Bauer, Caroline Elliott, Luke Jehle, Kathryn Jehle, Tyler Jehle, and great-grandchildren McKenzie Jehle, Ray Bauer, Charles Jehle III, Penelope Jehle, Jason Jehle and Cole Bauer. Fred is also survived by his two sisters, Betty Heath of Topeka, KS and Donna Cline of Pensacola, FL. He was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Fay, his step-father, Arthur Fay, step-brother Richard Fay and step-sister Phyllis (Fay) Armstrong.

A memorial service and burial is scheduled for Friday August 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Emporia, Kansas. There will be a lunch following the ceremony and burial, also at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64145.

     Mary Holcombe was born circa 1850 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Hiram T. Holcombe and Amanda M. Bellows.¹

     Francis Xavier Becker was born on 3 July 1907 at Brilon, Germany. He was the son of Herman Heinrich Becker and Elisabet Maria Hillebrand. Francis Xavier Becker was also known as Frank Becker. He married Hattie F. Ernstnathe on 29 November 1929 at The City of St. Louis, The City of St. Louis, MO. Francis Xavier Becker died on 23 April 1991 at Emporia, Lyon Co., KS, at age 83. He was buried on 25 April 1991 at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon Co., KS.¹

Frank and Hattie were enumerated in the 1940 Emporia, Lyon Co., KS federal census. He was an attendant at a fuel oil retailer, age 32, she was 31. Both were born in Germany. Children in the household were Betty Lou 7, Frank 4, and Margaret 2; brother Henry, age 23, was also in the household.

From the Lawrence Journal-World, 24 April 1991:

A mass of Christian burial for Frank X. Becker, 83, Emporia, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Emporia, with the Rev. Fridolin Voegle officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Mr. Becker died Tuesday at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born on July 3, 1907, in Brilon, Germany.

He was the founder of the Becker Corp. in Emporia. Mr. Becker was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

He married Hattie Nathe on Nov. 25, 1929, in St. Louis. She survives at the home.

Other survivors include two sons, Frank J., El Dorado, and Robert H., Wichita; two daughters, Betty L. Timmerman, Albuquerque, N.M., and Margaret A. Jehle, Lawrence; two brothers, Al, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Robert, Brilon; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to the American Diabetes Assn., in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, 605 State St., Emporia, 66801.

Friends may call until 10 p.m. today, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, and from 8 a.m. until service time Friday, at the funeral home. A rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

     Sallly Phelps married Eliott Cowles.

     Delia E. Holcombe was born on 15 November 1853. She was the daughter of Oliver Thrall Holcombe and Jerusha E. Cowles. Delia E. Holcombe died on 20 December 1857 at age 4.

     Frank Joe Becker was born on 23 January 1936 at Emporia, Lyon Co., KS. He was the son of Francis Xavier Becker and Hattie F. Ernstnathe. Frank Joe Becker died on 28 November 2018 at Lawrence, Douglas Co, KS, at age 82.¹ He was buried on 3 December 2018 at Pioneer Cemetery, Lawrence, Douglas Co, KS.¹

The Emporia Gazette, 01 Dec 2018, Saturday

Frank Joe Becker, age 82, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at home in Lawrence, KS. Frank was born January 23, 1936 near Olpe, KS, the son of Frank X. and Hattie F. (Nathe) Becker. He married Barbara Ann Brinkman on June 4, 1960 in Olpe, KS. She survives of the home.

Survivors also include his daughters, Paula Trent (Tempe, AZ), Connie Grismer (Chandler, AZ), Ann Logan and husband, Liam (Denver, CO); and his son, Frank X Becker II and wife, Kelly (Steamboat Springs, CO). Surviving grandchildren include Courtney, Carly and Caroline Trent; Parker Grismer; Katie, Conor and Sean Logan; and Frank J. II, Jack, Anna, Audrey, and Brynn Becker. Surviving sisters include Betty Timmerman (Albuquerque, NM), Marge Jehle and husband, Fred (Lawrence), and sister-in-law, Jennie Becker (Wichita). He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Becker.

Funeral services for Frank will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 3 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence. Reception to follow in the fellowship hall with inurnment to follow at 2 p.m. at Pioneer Cemetery. A Rosary will be prayed at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with a visitation to follow until 4 p.m.

Frank graduated in 1958 from the University of Kansas with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Over the years after graduation, he served the University as a Board Member and Chairman of the Greater University Fund; Board Member and President of the Kansas University Alumni Association; Trustee, Chair of Finance Committee and Chairman of the Kansas University Endowment Association; Chairman of the Chancellor Search Committee in 1994; and Member and Chairman of the Advisory Board of the School of Engineering. Awards received from the University were the Fred Ellsworth Award in 1988; the Distinguished Engineering Service Award in 1991; and the Distinguished Service Citation in 1996.

In addition to his service to the University, Frank also served St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center at KU by providing leadership, advocacy and support from the beginning. First became involved by supporting the campaign to build the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center in the early 80s. He served as a Campaign Trustee for Campaign St. Lawrence. Frank served as an advisor and mentor to build the development program to engage alumni, parents and friends of St. Lawrence helping the Catholic faith to have a strong presence at his alma mater. He was instrumental in founding and establishing the St. Lawrence Center Foundation and served as its President for the first six years. Frank provided insight and guidance in developing investment policies and guidelines, and Catholic socially responsible investing that maximized return to benefit the Center. His approach was used as a template for the Lawrence Catholic Schools Foundation which eventually became the Corpus Christi Education Endowment.

Frank’s work career was as owner, CEO, President and Chairman of Becker Corporation and the First National Bank & Trust Co., of El Dorado, KS. His later investments were under Becker Investments, Inc. He has also served on the Board of Directors for Westar Energy, Inc., Topeka, KS, OTR Express, Olathe, KS, KG&E, Wichita, KS, Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Co. of KS, Bank IV Butler County, N.A. El Dorado, KS, Douglas County Bank, Lawrence, KS, IMA Insurance, Wichita and Eby Construction, Wichita.

Business relationships include President and Board Member, Kansas Motor Carriers Association; Alternate State President and Director for American Trucking Association; Board Member, National Tank Truck Carriers, Inc; Board Member and President of the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce; Board Member of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce; and Board Member, President, Chairman of Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Frank also served as Commanding General of the Kansas Cavalry, Member and Chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents, State of Kansas, Board Member and Co-Chairman of Kansas, Inc, Member and Chairman of the Kansas Turnpike Authority, Board Member and President of Butler County Community College Endowment and Board of Trustees of Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital, El Dorado, KS.

Frank was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and a founding member of their Knights of Columbus. Frank served the Catholic Community as a member of the Finance Team of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, Chair of the Futures Team of Corpus Christi, Founding Chair of the Corpus Christi Education Endowment and as Leadership for two Capital Campaigns. He was a recipient with his wife of the 2014 Dorothy Flannery Honor for their stewardship and guidance with Corpus Christi School.

Memorial Contributions may be made in his name to Kansas University Endowment Association for the Frank J. Becker Scholarship Fund, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association or Corpus Christi Catholic Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

For more information or to post a condolence go to the funeral home's website.

     Adelaide S. Holcombe married (?) Hunter. Adelaide S. Holcombe was born in 1848. She was the daughter of Oliver Thrall Holcombe and Jerusha E. Cowles. Adelaide S. Holcombe died in 1939.

     Herman Heinrich Becker was born on 5 October 1878 at Brilon, Germany. He married Elisabet Maria Hillebrand on 18 February 1903 at Brilon, Germany. Herman Heinrich Becker died on 9 June 1970 at Brilon, Germany, at age 91.

     Adaline A. Holcombe was born circa 1843. She was the daughter of Oliver Thrall Holcombe and Jerusha E. Cowles. Adaline A. Holcombe died on 9 December 1847. She was buried at Middlefield Cemetery, Middlefield, Geauga Co., OH.¹

     Phoebe Holcombe was born in November 1881.¹ She was the daughter of Marshall A. Holcombe and Henrietta (?)¹

     Joseph Robert Jehle was born on 25 March 1914 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph George Jehle and Lillian Elizabeth O'Hare.¹ Joseph Robert Jehle married Katherine Eva McDonald, daughter of Charles McDonald and Mary Ellen O'Neil, in 1934. Joseph Robert Jehle and Katherine Eva McDonald were divorced. Joseph Robert Jehle died on 2 May 1993 at Sanata Ana, CA, at age 79.¹ He was buried at Good Shepherd Cemetery, Huntington Beach, Orange Co., CA.³

Joseph was enumerated in the household of his parents in the 1930 Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, federal census. He was 16 and working as a messenger boy.

It is likely Joseph enumerated in the 1937 Kansas City Census State census with 4 members in the household.

     Henry Samuel Holcombe was born in January 1836. He was the son of Henry Alexander Holcombe and Hannah Trask. Henry Samuel Holcombe married Casandra Cain on 27 September 1860 at Chicksaw, IA.

     Mary Dorothy Webster was born at Ortonville, MI.¹ She married Horace Apollos Holcombe, son of Ira Potter Holcombe and Elizabeth Taft, in 1878.¹

     Norman Buell was born on 9 April 1767 at Litchfield, Litchfield Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Capt. Archelus Buell and Mary Landon. Norman Buell married Rhoda Peck circa 1790.¹ Norman Buell died on 25 March 1813 at age 45.¹

     Clara Elizabeth Holcombe was born on 25 February 1883 at Independence, MI.¹ She was the daughter of Horace Apollos Holcombe and Mary Dorothy Webster.¹ Clara Elizabeth Holcombe died on 9 July 1945 at age 62.¹ She was buried at Cottonwood Cemetery, Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., AZ.²

     Mary Ellen Holcombe was also known as Marie Ellen Holcombe. She was born on 4 June 1900 at Kearny, NB.¹ She was the daughter of Horace Apollos Holcombe and Mary Dorothy Webster.¹ Mary Ellen Holcombe married Glen Hansel Girdner on 7 December 1922 at Aztec, NM.¹

Glen C. and Marie H. were enumerated in the 1930 Navajo Indian Reservation, Apache Co., AZ, federal census. He was 33, she was 29. Children in the household were Alwin J. 6, and Daniel 2.

     Alexander McDonald was born circa 1800.¹ He married Jane Stewart before 1836.¹

     Helen Jean Girdner was born on 17 March 1931 at Farmington, San Juan, NM.¹ She was the daughter of Glen Hansel Girdner and Mary Ellen Holcombe.¹ Helen Jean Girdner married Martin Douglas Waldron on 7 July 1957 at Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., AZ. Helen Jean Girdner died on 9 March 2010 at Hailsham, East Sussex, England, at age 78.

     Joseph George Jehle was born on 28 January 1880 at Buffalo, Erie Co., NY.¹ He married Lillian Elizabeth O'Hare before 1909.¹ Joseph George Jehle died on 20 November 1940 at age 60.¹

     Una Faith Holcombe was born on 7 August 1881 at MI.¹ She was the daughter of Horace Apollos Holcombe and Mary Dorothy Webster.¹

     James C. Holcombe was born circa 1914 at WV.¹ He was the son of Louis Buffington Holcombe and Dorothy Elizabeth Moyer.¹

     Ruth Esther Holcombe was born in March 1890 at MI.¹ She was the daughter of Horace Apollos Holcombe and Mary Dorothy Webster.¹ Ruth Esther Holcombe married Richard Campbell.

     Sgt. Thomas Orton married Hepzibah Buell, daughter of Samuel Buell and Hannah Holcombe, on 18 February 1742.¹

     Grace Holcombe was born on 18 May 1879. She was the daughter of Horace Apollos Holcombe and Mary Dorothy Webster. Grace Holcombe died on 16 October 1879.

     Benjamin Buell was born on 4 April 1722 at Killingworth, Middlesex Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Buell and Hannah Hutchinson.¹ Benjamin Buell married Mary Sprague on 4 July 1741 at Hebron, Hartford (now Tolland) Co., CT.¹ Benjamin Buell died circa 1811 at Hebron, Tolland Co., CT.¹

     Mahitable Morse married Jonathan Bunnell.

     Friedrich Christ Trump was born on 11 October 1905 at Bronx, NY.¹ He was the son of Friedrich Trump and Elizabeth Christ.¹ Friedrich Christ Trump married Mary Anne MacLeod, daughter of Malcolm MacLeod and Mary Smith, on 11 January 1936 at New York City, NY.¹ Friedrich Christ Trump died on 25 June 1999 at New Hyde Park, Nassau Co., NY, at age 93.¹

     Wealthy Latimer married Oliver Thrall.

     Thomas L. Holcombe was born in 1846. He was the son of Talcott Pinney Holcombe and Janette Holcombe. Thomas L. Holcombe married Sarah Lillie. Thomas L. Holcombe died in 1882.

Thomas and Sarah were enumerated in the 1880 Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, federal census. He was 33, she was 30. Also in the household was his mother, Jane Hall, age 64.

     Ascenta Sadd married Alexander Holcombe, son of Hezekiah Holcombe II and Chloe Pinney, on 17 February 1849.

     Reuben Hawley married Juliette Holcombe, daughter of Henry Alexander Holcombe and Hannah Trask, on 8 November 1857 at Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH.

     Keith R. Holcombe was born circa 1910 at WV.¹ He was the son of Louis Buffington Holcombe and Dorothy Elizabeth Moyer.¹

     Sabrina Farman was born in 1785. She married Abial Holcombe, son of Capt. Jesse Holcombe and Lovisa Pinney. Sabrina Farman died in 1836.

     WV Holcombe was the son of US Holcombe.