YUBA COUNTY OBITS

Appeal Democrat - 3/31/1942, p1 - Arthur Kaiser Rites - Funeral services for Arthur Kaiser, retired Yuba county deputy sheriff, will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Wheatland cemetery, with Rev. Carl Tamblyn officiating. Kaiser, it was learned today, is survived by a brother, Andrew Kaiser, and a nephew, Arthur W. Kaiser, residing in Salt Lake City. Arrangements for the funeral are being made by Lipp & Sullivan.

KALOF, ED

Sacramento Bee – 8/16/1912 – DEAD MAN FOUND TO BE ED KALOF – Carried Letters From Sacramento and Lovelock Women – Marysville (Yuba Co.), August 16, ---The dead man, whose body was found in a clump of brush in the Yuba River bottoms, half a mile east of the east end of Third Street, yesterday afternoon, has been identified as Ed Kalof, who was up to August 8^th employed by the Farm Lands Investment Company. Being sick, he collected his wages and came to Marysville on that date. He paid for a week’s board and room at a hotel, but occupied the room only one night and had not been seen ever since. The body was discovered by some young men who were returning from a swim, and was taken in charge by Coroner J. K. Kelly, who buried it immediately, as it was in an advanced state of decomposition. There were no signs of foul play. In the pockets were found $2.85 in cash and letters from Mrs. L.E. Smith and Mrs. D.L. Mitchell of 230 ½ Third Street Sacramento, and Mrs. D.W. Start of Lovelock, Nev. (B. S.)

Marysville Daily Democrat 11/3/1894 Sunday DIED Near Oregon House, March 9th Bridget, the beloved wife of Maurice Kane, a native of Ireland, aged 58 years. - The interment will take place at Browns’ Valley cemetery this afternoon.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 9/23/1903, p1 - A Japanese Funeral - K. Kaneko, a Jap, died in the Palm lodging house on Oak street at 4 o'clock yesterday morning. The death certificate shows that death resulted from typhoid fever and pneumonia. - The deceased was a native of Japan and was 31 years of age. He leaves a wife. - The funeral took place at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon from Undertaker J. K. Kelly's parlors. The interment took place in the City cemetery where a Japanese minister from Sacramento officiated.

California Daily Express - Sat. 12/27/1862, p2 - Died: In this City, on the morning of December 26th, Armand, son of Eugene and Marie Katzenstein, aged 3 years, 4 months and 25 days. He was a remarkably intelligent and amiable child, and is regretted by all who knew him.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 11/18/1891, p2 - Dragged To Death - A Chinaman's Horse Ran Away, Threw Him Out and Killed Him - Woo Kee, owner of a wash house in Nicolaus, was killed in a runaway yesterday morning. He left his home on Monday, with his horse and buggy, to come to Marysville to visit his uncle, Ah Fee. His horse ran away at the West Bear river bridge near C. P. Berry's, and smashed up the buggy. The Chinaman returned to Supervisor Smith's residence where he spent the night with the Chinese cook. Mr. Smith gave him a cart yesterday morning to come to town. When he came near the same bridge his horse again ran away, and his foot getting caught in the cart he was dragged some distance, and when found he was dead, his neck having been broken. An inquest was held, and a verdict returned of accidental death. - His remains were brought to Bevan & Hopkins' office to await interment.

The Evening Bee, Sacramento - Sacramento Bee - Wednesday Sep. 27, 1905 - JAMES KEEGAN DIES IN SAN FRANCISCO - Marysville, September 27 – The Marysville Friends of James KEEGAN, a former resident of this county, several days ago were notified that he was at death’s door at his home in San Francisco as the result of a stroke of paralysis. He expired yesterday, aged 70 years. - Keegan and his family lived in Smartsville, this county, when the mining camp was seeing palmist days. Seven sons and four daughters survive him. (R.T.)

Oroville Daily Register – 8/05/1911, Pg. 1 – LEG CRUSHED BY LOGGING TRUCK THURSDAY- CHESTER KEITH INJURED IN ACCIDENT AT BUTTE PINE AND HARDWOOD MILLS. – Chester Keith, well known in this city as a teamster suffered a serious accident at the mills of the Butte Pine and Hardwood Company at Woodleaf on Thursday when a loaded logging truck ran him down and passed over his leg. Besides breaking the bone his leg was severely lacerated. Dr Gerhardt of Challenge was called and set the bone and dressed the injuries. (B. S.)

Oroville Daily Register – 8/10/1911, Pg. 8 – DIES OF INJURIES RECEIVED IN LOGGING CAMP – CHESTER KEITH DIES OF INTERNAL INJURIES SUSTAINED AT WOODLEAF. News of the death of Chester Keith a well known young man of this city, who was injured at Woodleaf last week, was brought to this city yesterday. Although at the time of the accident it was reported that the injured young man would recover, it later developed that there were internal injuries which caused his death on Saturday. Keith was employed by the Butte Pine and Hardwood Company at the Woodleaf Mills. While at work in the logging camps one of the heavily laden trucks ran over him, crushing and breaking his leg. The bone was set and other injuries dressed. Appearances indicated that the injured man would recover, but on Saturday he rapidly sank and in the early hours of the morning he passed away. The funeral was held in Strawberry Valley on Sunday, and was the largest ever held in the mountain community. Interment was in the cemetery at that place. Keith was well known in this city, having been employed ere for several years as a teamster in the employ of various of the dredging companies. He was a young man, aged about 28 years. (B. S.)

Marysville Daily Appeal - 11/1/1905, p8 - Died At The Hospital - Granville Clifford Keith died at 10:25 o'clock last night at the county hospital. Keith was a miner and was brought here from Smartsville. He was admitted to the hospital on the recommendation of Supervisor Wheaton. Keith was 74 years of age, and as far as is known he leaves no relatives.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 11/2/1905, p8 - Funeral Tomorrow Morning - The funeral of Granville Clifford Keith will take [place] from the undertaking parlors of T. J. Kelly tomorrow morning at 5 o'clock. The interment will take place at the Smartsville cemetery at 10 o'clock.

KEITH, LAWRENCE

Daily Appeal – 6/23/1904 – WOODLEAF – Rev. Mr. Beattie passed through en route to his home in Forbestown from Strawberry Valley, where he had held funeral services over the remains of the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keith last Thursday. (B. S.)

Marysville Daily Appeal - 10/30/1881, p2 - Died: In Marysville, Oct 29th, Blanche M., beloved wife of Theodore Kelley and eldest daughter of Richard and the late Eliza Hoskins, aged 27 years. - The remains will be taken to San Francisco by this morning's train, accompanied by the family, where the interment will take place in the family ground.

KELLEY, CORNELIUS

Weekly Butte Record – 12/14/1861 – The Mountain Messenger says that a man named Cornelius Kelley dropped senseless while shoveling at his sluice-box, in claims a mile below Strawberry Valley, on Wednesday of last week. He expired almost instantly. (B. S.)

Marysville Daily Appeal - 10/5/1871, p2 - Died: In this city, October 4th, Roger Kelley, aged 40 years and 6 months. - The funeral procession will move from his late residence, corner of D and Eleventh streets, at 3 p.m. Services will take place at the Catholic Church at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Friends invited to attend.

Marysville Appeal - 1/24/1912, p1 - Old Character Answers Call - Martin Kellogg, a well known character about town, who has been confined to the county hospital for some time, died yesterday morning. - Kelloog [sic], who was about 82 years of age, was deaf and dumb, and had been in Marysville for a number of years. He was at one time employed by E. T. Manwell. - He is survived by a son and daughter, who will be communicated with. - The body has been taken in charge by R. E. Bevan and is at the undertaking parlors. [No follow up article found for burial.]

Appeal Democrat, Wednesday June 25, 1975 - Rites set for Sutter Native - Last rites are planned tomorrow for Norma Winship Kells, 88, lifelong resident of Sutter County who died yesterday at her home at 2500 S Walton Ave following a long illness. Her parents were Edwin and Marie Schillig Winship both natives of Sutter County. her husband, Norman Kells died in 1964. survivors include a son, Robert N Kells of Yuba City; a brother, Lawrence Winship of San Luis Obispo; and two grandchildren. Rev H Earl Morris Jr pastor of the Sutter Community Methodist Church will officiate at graveside services tomorrow at 10 am at Sutter Cemetery. Ullrey Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (A. H.)

Appeal Democrat Wednesday October 21, 1964 - Norman Kells dies in YC - Norman Kells, 80, a native of Sutter County died today at a Yuba City hospital following a long illness. He was the son of Robert C Kells who moved to Sutter County in 1876 and later owned a ranch south of Yuba City. Norman Kells was a retired rancher and orchardist. he lived all his life on the ranch where he was born 2500 S. Walton Ave. He was a 50 -year member of Enterprise Lodge No 70, F & AM, Kells and his wife the former Norma Winship celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary Oct 9. Survivors in addition to his wife, include a son, Robert Kells of Yuba City; a daughter, Mrs. Dora Noyes of Yuba City; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Friday at Ullrey Memorial Chapel with Rev. Edgar Nelson pastor of the Yuba City First Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Sutter Cemetery. (A.H.)

Appeal Democrat October 22, 1964 - Norman Kells - Kells - Funeral services for Norman Kells, 80, of 2500 S. Walton Ave., are scheduled for 2 pm tomorrow at Ullrey Memorial Chapel with private committal services to follow at Sutter Cemetery. Kells died yesterday at a Yuba City Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Norma; his son, Robert and his sister, Mrs. Dora Noyes, all of Yuba City; and two grandchildren. (A.H.)

Marysville Appeal - 6/25/1918, p10 - Mrs. Etta Kelly Loses in Valiant Fight For Life - After waging a valiant fight against heart disease, attacks of which she suffered first several months ago, Mrs. Etta W. Kelly, wife of John K. Kelly, coroner and well-known undertaker of the firm of Kelly Brothers of this city, passed away at the family home, 222 1-2 D street, shortly after 5 o'clock last evening. - Two months ago she was removed to St. Francis hospital in San Francisco for treatment and although she had the services of experts, her condition was but temporarily improved. Physicians extended her little hope of recovery. A few weeks ago, at her pleading, she was brought to this city. Since then she had rallied at times, but during the last week her condition became steadily worse until yesterday, when it became apparent she could not recover. - The deceased was born in Marysville, aged 39 years 1 month and 29 days. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her husband, two brothers, Harry Wenzel of Sacramento and Wesley C. Wenzel, now in France. - She was married in this city to John K. Kelly about two years ago. - Funeral services will be held from St. Joseph's church Thursday at 9 a.m. Requiem high mass will be celebrated by Father Guerin. The remains will be placed in the Kelly vault at the new mausoleum in Yuba City.

KELLY, EUGENE

Sacramento Bee – 1/30/1904 Pg. 6 – Marysville Man Died in San Francisco – (The Bee’s Special Service.) – MARYSVILLE, January 30. ----- Eugene Kelly, a pioneer of Marysville, died yesterday afternoon in the reception parlors of St. Ignatius’ Church, San Francisco. He was in the church when stricken with heart disease, and fell. Persons in the church went to the assistance and carried him into the residence of the Jesuit Fathers, where he died in half an hour. He will be buried from Mission Dolores Church. The deceased owned considerable property in Yuba and Sutter Counties. (B. S.)

Marysville Appeal - 9/23/1919, p4 - Sister of George Richards Is Dead - City Clerk George Richards was informed yesterday of the death of his sister, Mrs. Bernard Kelly, which occurred at Hildeberry, Ontario. Funeral services were held at Timmons, Ontario, where Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Richards, the parents, reside. - Mrs. Kelly was known here as Miss Gladys Richards. She attended Marysville High school for one term in 1912 during which time she endeared herself to many people in Marysville who will learn of her death with sincerest regret. - Beside her husband and other relatives, a year-old daughter, Catherine, survives Mrs. Kelly, who was born in Queensland, Australia. She spent a number of years of her life at Forbestown, Butte County, where she will be remembered.

Sacramento Bee 7 January 1905 - THOMAS J. KELLY DIES SUDDENLY AT MARYSVILLE - Jan. 7 The Community was greatly surprised and shocked this morning to learn of the death of Thomas J. KELLY, the elder member of the firm of Kelly Bros., owners of the livery business at the corner of 4^th and C Streets. - His illness was of but 24 hours duration. He was taken sick at 2 O’clock yesterday morning and died at the same house this morning. He was a native of Smartsville, this county, and 35 years of age. A complication of the stomach attended by severe pains that seemed to be beyond medical aid, caused the end. He had complained some on Thursday but as he was subject to ailment of the stomach his plaints were not considered serious. - The surviving relatives are 3 brothers – Coroner John K. KELLY, Peter KELLY and Harry Kelly – and one sister – Miss Mamie KELLY. - Since the death of their parents, which occurred when the children were young, the decedent had acted as head of the family. He possessed an uncommon business tact from an early age and had a bright future to look forward to. The time of the funeral has not been announced. (R.T.)

Marysville Daily Appeal - 1/7/1890, p 2 - In Wheatland, January 5th, Mrs. E. J. Kelser, wife of C. C. Kelser, aged 56 years, 2 months and 5 days. - Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Baptist church in Wheatland this morning at 11 o'clock.

KELSER [Kesler], PETER

Daily Bee – 10/03/1883 – DIED – in Slate Range township, Yuba county, September 22, Peter Kelser, aged 59 years and 9 months. (B. S.)

Appeal Democrat - 7/29/1987, p A-7 - Funeral services are scheduled Friday at 3 p.m. at Ullrey Memorial Chapel for Elsie Marie KEMPTON of Marysville, who died July 28, 1987, at Yuba City Care Center. She was 98. - She was a native of Dakota City, Iowa, and had lived in the Yuba-Sutter area for four years. - She is survived by two sons, Joseph E. Kempton Jr. of Marysville and Raymond Kempton of Poway; a daughter, Olive Sara Stanley of Modesto; 11 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren. - Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park in San Diego. - Visitations will be Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

San Francisco Examiner – October 13, 1944 – Deaths – In Lomita Park, Oct. 12, 1944, Nettie E., loving wife of Warren T. Kendall, loving daughter of Lincoln L. Bean and loving sister of Frank Bean. Funeral notice later. Remains at Gantner, Felder, Kenny Chapel, 1965 Market St. at Duboce Ave. (B.S.)

Appeal Democrat - 2/27/1952, p9 - Obituaries: Warren Thomas Kendall, 57, native of Camptonville, died yesterday in a Bay area hospital. He was injured in an Oakland-Bay bridge accident last week when a bus and a truck collided. - Kendall never regained consciousness after the accident which took another life and injured several additional persons. - Kendall had been an employe of the Hills Bros. coffee firm in San Francisco for 30 years. - Survivors include his wife, Frances, of Oakland, his mother who lives in San Francisco, three sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Kendall is a sister of Clifford B. Hill of Yuba City. - Kendall's first wife was Nettie Bean of Strawberry, who died several years ago. - Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. tomorrow in Grant Miller Funeral home of Oakland, and interment will be in a Bay Area cemetery.

Marysville Herald - 3/11/1851, p3 - Died: At Long Bar, Yuba River, on the first day of March, Mr. Patrick R. Kenna, formerly of Jackson, Mississippi, aged 47 years.

Daily Appeal - 5/19/1874, p3 - Funeral - The funeral of John A. Kerns, son of Henry Kerns, was largely attended yesterday afternoon from the residence of his father, the cortege numbering twenty-seven vehicles. The following young men acted as pall-bearers: Thomas Morris, Deut Gray, B. J. Whiteside, E. Sawtelle, Wm. Lowrey and J. Crowley. The Rev. George R. Davis, of St. John's Church, officiated.

KERNS, THOMAS

KERRIGAN, PATRICK

Weekly Nevada State Journal – 11/06/1875 – Sad Accident. – From a private letter from Grass Valley we learn that a sad accident occurred at Sucker Flat, Yuba county, Cal., at half past five Friday morning resulting the death of Patrick Kerrigan and John McShane, two men employed in the Rose Bar mine. They were working in a shaft about forty feet deep, near a large pipe used for conveying water from Smartsville to the mines near Timbuctoo. The pipes broke, when an immense volume of water rushed down upon the unfortunate men, filling the shaft and killed them instantly. Both bodies came to the surface of the water and were recovered. Kerrigan leaves a large family; McShane was single. (B. S.)

Marysville Daily Appeal - 11/16/1864, p2 - Died: In this city, November 15th, 1864, Edward, son of Louis and Pauline Keser, aged 2 years, 3 months and 5 days. - The funeral will take place this afternoon at two o'clock from the residence, B street, between Third and Fourth streets.

Daily Appeal - 6/9/1897, p4 - Died: In Wheatland, June 7, Frank Kesner, adopted son of John King, a native of California, aged 15 years.

Appeal Democrat - 11/6/1935, p5 - Yuba Pioneer's Funeral Thurs. - Wheatland, Nov. 6. - James P. Kesner, pioneer resident of Wheatland, passed away at the Masonic home at De Coto Tuesday after an illness of several months. He had resided there the past 15 years. - Kesner was a native of Pennsylvania and was born February 28, 1846. He would have been 90 years old on his next birthday. - He is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy of Berkeley; Mrs. Alma Murphy of Wheatland, and nephew, James Taggart of Wheatland. - The body will arrive in Wheatland at 11:15 a.m. Thursday and will lie in state until 2 p.m. in I.O.O.F. hall, where services under auspices of Nicolaus lodge No. 129, F. and A.M. will be held. - Interment will be made in the family plot at the Wheatland cemetery. - Funeral arrangements are being made by Hogle & Byrn of Marysville.

Daily Appeal - 12/10/1895, p1 - Antone Kettnauer Buried: The Young Man Passed Away at Chico Sunday Morning - The funeral of Anton Kettnauer took place yesterday afternoon from St. Joseph's church, Father Horgan officiating. - Mr. Kettnauer died at Chico Sunday morning at 3 o'clock of pneumonia. He has been for some time past working on a ranch outside of Chico and was taken ill a few days ago. He was moved into the H. Allam House in Chico Saturday and his folks went up from here to see if it was possible to bring him down to his home. When they arrived it was too late. The young man had contracted pneumonia and he had been all but given up by the attending physicians. - Deceased was born in Marysville on the 23rd of November '66, making him twenty-nine years and fifteen days of age at death. He is a son of P. H. Kettnauer, the cigar manufacturer. The remains were brought down Sunday morning. - The interment took place in the family plot at the city cemetery. The pall bearers were Charles Dietz, Nick Kirsh, Adam Euler, Louis Miller, Dennis Coughlan and Adam Miller.

Daily Appeal - 2/5/1871 p2 - Died: In this city, February 4th, Elizabeth, daughter of Philip and Elizabeth Kettnauer, aged 1 month. - The funeral will take place from the residence of the parents, on C street, between Second and Third, this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.

Appeal Democrat – 12/07/1991 – Services are scheduled Monday for Pa Tshaa Khang, four months, of Marysville, who died Dec. 4, 1991, at Rideout Hospital. She was born in Oroville. She is survived by her mother, Bao Xiong of Marysville; her father , Yu Khang of Sacramento; and three sisters, Gaonov Vang, Gaohilee Vang and Cawv Chris Khang of, all of Marysville. Services will be 10 a. m. Monday at Sierra View Mortuary. The Rev. Nha Sao Xiong of the Marysville Hmoung Alliance Church of Yuba City will officiate. Visitation will be 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Saturday and Sunday at Hutchinson & Carnes Colonial Chapel. Burial will be in Sierra View Memorial Park. (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

Appeal Democrat - 1/20/1960, p26 - Funeral services are pending at Ullrey Memorial Chapel for Myrtle Viola Kilmer, 48, of Live Oak, who died unexpectedly Monday after being stricken in her home and taken to Fremont Hospital. - A native of Battle Creek, Neb. she had been a resident of Live Oak for the past 24 years. She had been a member of the Degree of Honor Lodge of Madison, Neb. She was the wife of the late Elmer E. Kilmer. - She is survived by two sons, Donald Kilmer of Ft. Pierce, Fla. and Jim Kilmer of Live Oak; a daughter, Doris Bachman of Live Oak; her mother, Mrs. Myrtle Stricker of Live Oak; two brothers, Bill Stricker of Live Oak and Carl Stricker of Yuba City; five sisters, Marie Jacoby of Marysville, Eva Carson of Marysville, Dorothy Fellers of West Bend, Wis., Mildred Wheeler of Yuba City and Mary Ison of Marysville, and by five grandchildren. - Funeral services are pending at Ullrey Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in Live Oak Cemetery.

Appeal Democrat - August 2, 1974 – Funeral services will be conducted Monday in Brownsville for Joseph Sang Yong Kim, 42, of Gallup, N.M. He died Thursday there. An employee of the Indian Medical Center in Gallup, Kim was a native of Korea. Survivors include his wife, Arlene; two daughters, Angela Soon He and Joy Moon He of New Mexico; a son, Roy Tae Sang Kim of New Mexico; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tae Won Kim of Los Angeles; four sisters, Mrs. Mae Kim, Mrs. Mary Chang and Mrs. Judy Kim, all of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Muriel Kim of Korea; two brothers, Henry Kim of Loma Linda and Michael Kim of Los Angeles. Services are set for 10 a.m. Monday at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Brownsville. Burial will be in the Strawberry Valley Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hutchison’s Colonial chapel. Memorials to the Joseph Kim Memorial Fund, Indian Medical Center, Gallup, N.M., have been suggested. (B.S.)

Marysville Daily Appeal - 12/24/1899, p3 - Death of E. C. Kimball - E. C. Kimball, of Yuba City, died yesterday morning after an illness of several weeks. The deceased was a brother-in-law of Dr. N. S. Hamlin of this city, and for a number of years had an apothecary shop in Yuba City. The funeral will take place this afternoon in Yuba City, at 1 o'clock.

Daily California Express - 10/13/1862, p3 - Death of a Pioneer - Our citizens have been daily accustomed to look upon the familiar face of Mr. L. Kimball, an old man, with white silvery hair, and a long beard of the same color, who has been engaged for several years past in selling fruit on D street. On Saturday last the old man died, and yesterday he was buried in our cemetery. He had reached the ripe age of 78 years. Mr. Kimball came to California in '49, and was a regular attendant at the Episcopal Church, from whence the funeral took place.

Oroville Daily Register – 2/23/1911 – DIED – At Clipper Mills, Butte County, California, February 20, 1911, William Kimball, aged 77 years, a native of Maine. (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

Appeal-Democrat – 02/25/1982 – Obituaries – June C. Kimzey – Services for June C. Kimzey, 65, who died Friday in Rideout Emergency Center, will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Lipp and Sullivan Chapel. – A native of Idaho, she was a homemaker and last lived at 5801 Riverside Ave., Linda. – She has no known survivors. – Rev. Ortiz Weniger of the First Baptist Church of Yuba City will officiate, and private burial will be in Sierra View Memorial Park.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 9/27/1907, p5 - Henry Kinch Dies at Creighton College - Henry Kinch, son of the late William Kinch of Sutter county, is dead. The following dispatch from San Jose gives the story of his death: - "Henry Kinch, who died suddenly at Creighton University yesterday, was one of the instructors at Santa Clara College during this past year. He went to Omaha to meet two other members of the Jesuit order to go with them to Philadelphia to consult a specialist. He had been a member of the Jesuits for five years and was a native of Marysville, where his parents and relatives reside."

Marysville Daily Appeal - 6/11/1876, p2 - Man Killed - A man by the name of Manuel King, a Portugese, was killed at the Keystone quartz mine, on Tuesday of last week. He was working in one of the lower tunnels, and was in the act of hauling a timber towards the shaft with a pick, when either the pick drew out or he miscalculated the distance, and pitched head foremost down the opening. He fell a distance of about 130 feet, striking in the water at the bottom. When he had fallen a portion of the distance his head struck the timbering and his brains were dashed out. The deceased was about 40 years old, and had commenced work that morning. He was killed a little before noon. The body was taken to Sierra City for interment. He was an unmarried man, but had two brothers living somewhere in this State. - Downieville Messenger, June 10.

KING, WESLEY

Appeal Democrat, Wednesday, January 3, 1973 Pg A-6 - Wesley King - KING - Funeral arrangements are pending at Hutchison's Colonial Chapel for Wesley Ben King, 74, of Marysville. King, furniture salesman for his son, Milton King, was pronounced dead on arrival today at the Rideout Emergency Center. King made his home at 5616 Lindhurst Ave. In addition to his son, he is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Marysville; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Edwards of Atwater; one sister, Mrs. Bulah Haley of Winton; one brother, Jim King of Livingston; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. (A.H.)

Appeal Democrat, Thursday, January 4, 1973 Pg A-6 - King- Funeral services for Wesley King, 74, of Marysville will be conducted at 2 pm Saturday at Hutchison's Colonial Chapel. Burial will be Monday in Atwater. He was pronounced dead on arrival yesterday at Rideout Emergency Center. (A.H.)

KINSDALE, E. L.

Marysville Evening Herald – 8/30/1853 – E. L. Kinsdale, mining near Strawberry Valley, was killed on the 15^th inst., By the falling of a bank, under which he was working. Deceased was about 25 years of age, formerly of the town of Montague, Franklin Co., Mass. (B. S.)

Sacramento Bee 17 Feb 1905 TWO OLD TIMERS DIE. Marysville Feb. 17. 17 Feb 1905 Colonel C. W. KIRK an ex-resident of Marysville, passed away at San Jose yesterday. He obtained his title during the Civil War. A daughter Mrs. AMBROSE resides here. (R.T.)

Daily National Democrat - 1/1/1860, p2 - Died: December 7th, nine miles above Marysville, on the Long Bar road, Mrs. Rachel Kirkpatrick, wife of J. S. Kirkpatrick, aged 50 years. Deceased was formerly from Wisconsin.

Sacramento Daily Bee - August 13, 1860 - Deaths - Marysville August 11th Charles KISER aged 7 years (R..T.)

KITRICK, ANNA MARIE

Daily Appeal – 5/23/1896 – Buried at Strawberry – Mrs. Annie Kittrick ( Correct spelling is Kitrick ) died at Oroville on Thursday from an attack of paralysis. Her remains were taken to Strawberry valley and laid beside those of her husband, William Kittrick ( Kitrick ). The deceased was born at Mooretown, and was about 35 years of age. (B. S.)

The Sacramento Morning Union, Nevada City Department 20/3/1932 END OF TRAIL IS REACHED BY KLENZENDORF. Veteran Worker of Country around Camptonville Dies at 86 Years After Long Service. - HENRY JOHN KLENZENDORF, for more than seventy years a resident of the Camptonville section, died at the Nevada City Sanitarium at about 8 o’clock last night. His death was due to the infirmities of old age. He was brought to the sanitarium for treatment about a week ago, but he rapidly failed until death came. - He was born on the 23rd day of March, 1846 in Germany and came to the United States when a lad of sixteen years. He came direct to California, across the Isthmus of Panama. Arriving at San Francisco, he left for Foster’s Bar, Yuba County, the present site of the Bullard Bar Dam. - He worked in various capacities during his more than seven decades of residence in that section, mining, working in a saw mill and lumbering. For the past thirty-five years he had been an employee of the Pacific Gas & Electric Company and its predecessor, the Bay Counties Power Company. - Mr. Klenzendorf came from sturdy German stock, noted for its industry, good citizenship and love of home, of family and friends. He was honored and respected by the people of the section where the active years of his life had been spent, and he has passed to his reward leaving a memory and a heritage that will be cherished by his family and those who were proud to be numbered among his friends. - In 1881 he was united in marriage with Miss Lillie Kessler, and to this union there were born two sons, Peter and Frank, who with their Mother are left to mourn a devoted husband and father. A grandson, Vernon Klenzendorf, also survives him. - The body was taken to the Holmes Funeral Home and funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon in Camptonville.

Marysville Appeal - 10/25/1918, p4 - Camptonville Woman Dies of Pneumonia - Camptonville, Oct 24. - The funeral of Mrs. Pearl Klenzendirf [sic], of Camptonville, was held yesterday from her late home, eight miles below the town. She is survived by a husband and an infant son, both of whom are seriously ill with pneumonia, which was the cause of the mother's death. Mrs. Klenzendorf was formerly Pearl Stranberg.

Appeal Democrat - Thur 3/26/1964, p26 - Obituaries: Funeral services for Vernon Francis Klenzendorf, 46, will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Camptonville Cemetery. Klenzendorf died recently in San Francisco after a long illness. - Born in Camptonville, he was the only son of the late Peter and Pearl Klenzendorf. A veteran of World War II and an area resident for most of his life, Klenzendorf had moved to San Francisco several years ago. - Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lola Hafelfinger of North Highlands, and an uncle, Frank Klenzendorf, of Woodland. - Judge Acton M. Cleveland will conduct the funeral service. Cremation will be under the direction of Hooper-Weaver Mortuary of Grass Valley. The ashes will be interred in the family plot in Camptonville Cemetery.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 2/7/1891, p2 - Died: Near Yuba City, February 4th, E. B. Kline, aged 41 years and 25 days; a native of Pennsylvania. - Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend the funeral from the IOOF hall at Yuba City Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment Yuba City cemetery.

Daily Appeal - 3/26/1909, p1 - Death Calls Popular Lady - After an extended illness during the last three weeks of which she was confined to her home, Miss Annie Naomi Klockenbaum, daughter of Mrs. C. M. Klockenbaum, died at the home of her mother at Sixth and C streets last night at 10 o'clock. Deceased was a native of this city and was well and favorably known. She leaves besides a mother, three sisters, Ida, Jessie and Katherine Klockenbaum. - Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed. R. E. Bevan will be in charge.

Marysville Appeal - 3/27/1909, p1 - Miss Anna Klockenbaum To Be Buried Today - The funeral of Miss Anna Naomi Klockenbaum, who died in this city Thursday night as told in yesterday's morning's Appeal, will take place from the home of her mother on Sixth street at 2 o'clock this afternoon. - The funeral and interment which will be in the Yuba City cemetery, will be private. R. E. Bevan will have charge of the funeral.

Marysville Daily Appeal - 10/15/1901, p1 - Passed To The Beyond - Death of Joseph Henry Klockenbaum at His Mother's Residence in This City - Joseph Henry Klockenbaum died at 7 o'clock Sunday evening at the residence of his mother, at the corner of Sixth and C streets, after an illness of about two weeks. - The deceased was a native of Yuba county, and about 37 years of age. He was a farmer by occupation, having at one time conducted the Chandon ranch, in Marysville township. He also worked for several years on ranches in the vicinity of the Honcut. When a young man he was employed at the Buckeye mills, where he at one time met with a serious accident. - He was a steady and industrious man, whose passing will be mourned by a large circle of friends. - A mother and four sisters, Misses Ida, Annie, Josie and Kate Klockenbaum, are left to mourn his passing. The funeral services, which will be private, will be held at his late residence tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 10 o'clock. The remains will be shipped to San Francisco on the afternoon train and will be cremated at the Odd Fellows' cemetery. - - p4 - Died: In this city, October 13th, Joseph Henry Klockenbaum, a native of California, aged 37 years. Funeral services will be held at the Klockenbaum residence, corner Sixth and C streets, at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning (private). The remains will be shipped to San Francisco on the afternoon train and will be cremated at the Odd Fellows' cemetery.

Marysville Daily Democrat - 9/24/1903, p3 - Death and Burial - The death of Miss Ella Knaggs, at the age of 18 years, occurred at the home of her brother, George, in Meridian last Saturday, her malady being quick consumption. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the M. E. church, Rev. P. P. Hamilton officiating, interment being made in the Meridian cemetery.

Daily Democrat - 2/13/1891, p4 - Died: At Live Oak, Sutter county, February 12, 1891, Archie, son of S. S. and Adelia Knapp, aged 6 years, 1 month and 12 days.

Marysville Appeal - 11/8/1890, p3 - Death From Pneumonia - Mrs. Sarah Knight, wife of the foreman of the Marysville Cannery, died at her residence on Fifth street yesterday from acute pneumonia. The deceased was a native of Portland, Maine, and had been a resident of Marysville but a short time.

Marysville Daily Democrat - 11/10/1890, p 1 - FUNERAL OF MRS. SARAH KNIGHT - The funeral of Mrs. Sarah KNIGHT took place yesterday afternoon at two o'clock from the Methodist church in this city, the Rev. E. R. Willis and Rev. H. C. Tallman officiating. The casket was profusely decorated with flowers and floral pieces. The remains were followed to the cemetery by a large concourse of people where the interment took place. - The following gentlemen acted as pall bearers: A. D. Cutts, Frank Stone, E. M. Hixon, Chas. Moore, J. R. Garrett and Albert Grant.

Marysville Appeal - 11/11/1890, p3 - Funeral of Mrs. Knight - The funeral of the late Mrs. Sarah Knight occurred from the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. E. R. Willis, assisted by the Rev. C. H. Tallman, of Yuba City, officiating. The interment was made in the city cemetery. The following named gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: A. D. Cutts, Frank Stone, E. M. Hixon, Chas. Moore, J. R. Garrett and Albert Grant.

KNORSA, JACOB

Daily Bee – 10/08/1883 – DIED – KNORSA – In Marysville, October 5, Jacob Knorsa, aged 51 years. (B. S.)

Marysville Democrat - 12/9/1891, p1 - Death of J. W. Knorsa: He Kills a Passenger on a Train Then Fatally Shoots Himself - A telegram was received by P. D. Cahill, Financial Secretary of the local Court of Foresters of this city, stating that J. W. Knorsa, a passenger on an East bound train passing through Kansas City, had gone crazy and in an insane freak had shot and instantly killed one of the passengers and then fatally shot himself. It appears by the telegram that he is dead, as they wish to know if he should be brought to Marysville. - The telegram is signed by A. Foukle, and while the Democrat could not learn anything from the grief stricken relatives, it is feared that the telegram bears a true tale as it is known that Mr. Knorsa was on a vacation, and it is thought that he was on his way East. - Mr. Knorsa is well known in this city, being born and raised here. For nearly a year past he was employed in the Western House saloon.

Marysville Democrat - 12/10/1891, p1 - Poor Jake Knorsa: He Kills a Policeman and Cuts his Own Throat at La Junta, Colorado - Yesterday afternoon the Democrat gave a brief account of the death of J. W. Knorsa, as received through private telegrams, but the account was not entirely correct nor did it contain details. Later, through the United Press service, with which this paper has a regular contract to furnish it news one year, the following particulars were received, but too late for publication yesterday: - La Junta, Col., Dec. 9.-Night watchman, Joe P. Lampkin, the night policeman at the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe depot, was shot and killed at 11:40 yesterday evening by a passenger named J. W. Knorsa, who was en route from San Francisco to New York, and who had gone insane on the train. He imagined he was pursued by a mob with a rope who were threatening to hang him. He escaped from the train at this point and after threatening the lives of some of the switchmen with a revolver he took refuge behind some cars near the ice house. The night watchman, assisted by Deputy Marshal Gemmill, went in search of him and while in the act of crossing the coupling between two cars he suddenly saw Knorsa right in front of him with a revolver pointed directly at him. Lampkin commanded him to drop his revolver and throw up his arms or he would shoot him. Instead of doing so Knorsa fired. The ball entered Lampkins neck killing him instantly. Knorsa then ran off and concealed himself in the yard. At early daylight this morning his body was found some fifty yards from where he had shot Lampkin with his throat cut from ear to ear. In his despair he had taken a small pocket knife and cut his throat in the manner above described. He afterwards stuffed a silk handkerchief into the opening, and started on going a few yards when he dropped dead. On his person was found his railway ticket, a New York draft for thirty dollars, a baggage check, a lodge receipt for dues in the Ancient Order of Foresters of America, located at Marysville, California, by which his identity was discovered, and news sent by the authorities. - His relatives here had not know [sic] he had gone East, and as far as known, he had not informed any one here of his intended departure, and it is stated by persons who have been intimately associated with him that he has acted strange on several occasions within the past few months. There is a rumor to the effect that he was going East to get an intended bride and to be married, but the facts were not known here if such was the case, though he has kept up a correspondence with Miss Thresa Hornung, at Brooklyn, New York, and had paid for the Democrat, sent to her address, at his request, during two years past. - The remains will probably arrive here Saturday night next, and be buried here by the side of the remains of his father, who was a pioneer citizen of Marysville. The sad event has brought great grief to the mother and relatives, and has caused a cloud of sadness to settle down around his many friends and associates here, yet it is only what may be expected as we pass along the journey of life, and count the days and years to return no more.

Sacramento Bee 19 November 1904 - Nov. 19 F. M. KNOX, for a long time city gardener, died yesterday at age 63. He was for 10 years in the employ of the Levee Commissioners. A son and 4 daughters survive him. He was married the 2^nd time. (R.T.)

Marysville Daily Appeal - Tues 11/22/1904, p1 - Laid To Rest - Funeral of Francis M. Knox Took Place Sunday Morning - The funeral of Francis Marion Knox, the ex-city gardener, took place at 9:30 on Sunday morning from his late residence at 212 Seventh street, and was attended by many friends. - Rev. Will Stuart Wilson, the pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiated at the house and at the city Cemetery, where the interment took place. - The following friends acted as pall-bearers: P. J. Divver, M. Katzner, John Russell, P. J. Williams, C. L. Hunt and Sevellon Clay Kyes.

Daily Appeal - 9/5/1899, p2 - Died: In this city, September 4th, Miss Margie Knox, a native of Oregon, aged 18 years, 6 months and 23 days. (San Francisco papers please copy.) - The funeral will take place from her late residence tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment City Cemetery.

KNOX, PETER

Daily Bee – 5/06/1875 – DEATHS – In Brownsville, Yuba county, May 2, Peter Knox, aged 52 years and 28 days. (B. S.)

Appeal-Democrat – 12/03/1955, p. 12 – Obituaries – CARL KOCH – KOCH—Carl Koch, 74, died yesterday in a local hospital. Born in New York, he had been a resident of Marysville for 35 years. He worked as a laborer and lived at 315 Fifth St. Funeral services are pending at Lipp & Sullivan Chapel. There are no survivors.

Marysville Evening Democrat-November 17, 1908-DEATH OF A PIONEER-Charles G. KOCH, an old resident of this county, died at his home at Dobbins today. He was a native of Germany and aged 81 years. Deceased was the father of six children—four daughters and two sons—who are left to mourn his passing. Mrs. Tom Cumiskey, and Mrs. H. Wyrick of this city, Mrs. H. Swan of Dobbins, Mrs. W. A. Hoff of Camptonville and Charles and Ed Koch of Dobbins are children of the dead pioneer. The funeral will take place Thursday at Dobbins. Kelly Bros. have charge of the funeral. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

Marysville Appeal Democrat - 4/18/1940, p 9 - KOCH FUNERAL HELD - Wheatland, Apr. 18 - Many friends attended the funeral of L. F. KOCH, pioneer resident, at the Wheatland cemetery Wednesday morning under the auspices of Sutter Lodge, No. 100, I.O.O.F., with Clarence Dalbey, noble grand, and F. N. Beilby as chaplain. Rev. Cecil Bever, former resident, now pastor of the Gridley Christian church officiated in the religious rites. There were many beautiful floral tributes. - Friends who acted as casket bearers were Rolla Akins, Earl Akins, Harry Beck, Clyde Waltz, William McCulloch and Ira Rowland.

Marysville Evening Democrat - 7/22/1918, p 4 - DEATH OF RALPH KOCH - Wheatland, July 22. - Ralph Koch, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee F. Koch, of Wheatland, died at the home of his parents at 11 a.m. today, after an illness of five months. Koch was a member of the N.S.G.W., Rainbow Parlor, of Wheatland, and had been employed as an embalmer at Sacramento before taking sick. He was a brother of Frank Koch. Funeral services under the direction of R. E. Bevan & Son of Marysville, will be held here Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Marysville Daily Appeal-August 20 1898-AN OLD RESIDENT DEAD-Mrs. Regina KOCH Pays Nature’s Debt at Her Home Near Dobbins-Mrs. Regina Koch died at her home at Dobbins Ranch at 1 o’clock yesterday morning regretted by her neighbors and many friends. – The decease was a native of Germany and about 57 years of age, and had been a resident of this county for a number of years being known by the name of Cook. She was the mother of Mrs. Tom Cumiskey of this city, of Mrs. H. Wyrick and Misses Kate and Belle Koch and of Charles and Edward Koch who resides at Dobbins Ranch, and wife of Charles George Goch. – The funeral will take lace at 2 o’clock this afternoon from the late residence. Internment Indiana Ranch cemetery. (Submitted by Craig Hahn.)

Appeal Democrat - Tue 12/26/1967, p4 - Obituaries: Last rites for Hanzuburo Kochi, 84, of Yuba City will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of the Twin Cities. - Kochi, a retired farmer, was a native of Okayama, Japan. He had lived in Sutter County for the past 50 years. - Kochi died Saturday at the Children's Hospital in San Francisco. He was a member of the Marysville Buddhist Church and the Nichiren Buddhist Church in Sacramento. - Survivors include two sons, George H. Kochi of Yuba City and James H. Kochi of Stockton; two daughters, Mrs. Sue H. Sasaki of San Francisco and Mrs. Yoshiko Morikani of Okayama, Japan; and a sister in Japan. - Bishop Nippo Aoyagi of the Nichiren Buddhist Church and Rev. Koju Terada of the Marysville Buddhist Church will officiate at the last rites. Cremation will be at Sierra View Memorial Park.

Rabbit Creek Journal – 11/03/1993 – Bereavement – Genevieve Koger, 72, a 25 year resident of the Brownsville area, died October 27, at the College Oaks Nursing Home, Sacramento. She is survived by two sons – Michael Penn of Oregon, John E. Penn of Sacramento; daughter-in-law Kathy Penn of Sacramento. She was preceded in death by mother Mary Lish of Brownsville. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. No funeral service was planned at Ms. Koger’s request. The family would like to thank the community for all their cards, letters and prayers. (Transcribed & submitted by Brad Sharpe.)

Appeal Democrat - 4/22/1942, p3 - Joseph Krehe Rites - Funeral services for Joseph J. Krehe were held this morning at St. Joseph's Catholic church with Father Gerald O'Driscoll of Gridley officiating. Rosary was said last night at Lipp & Sullivan chapel by Father P. J. Gilligan. Entombment was made in Sierra View mausoleum, where rites were conducted by Father Bernard McElwee. - Pallbearers were J. J. Heidotting, George Rothney, Alois Weichert, George Heier, Frank Witt, George Briick and Joe Chimide.

Appeal-Democrat – 05/31/1952 – OBITUARIES – JAMES N. KUDER – KUDER – Funeral services for James Nelson Kuder, 73, of 518 Feather River Blvd., Linda, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Hutchison’s Colonial chapel, Marysville. Interment will be in Peoria cemetery.

KUHLMAN, JOHN

Daily Appeal – 07/20/1906, p. 8 – FORMER RESIDENT DIED WEDNESDAY – JOHN KUHLMAN, WHO WAS IN HOTEL BUSINESS HERE, DIED AT FRENCH CORRAL. – John Kuhlman, a former resident of this city, died at his home at French Corral early Wednesday morning. – Death was due to natural causes. – John Kuhlman was a native of Prussia and aged 80 years. He came to the United States when 26 years of age and for a time remained in New York. He came to California a few years later and engaged in mining. He found poor success at that business and finally came to Marysville, where he engaged in the hotel business. He disposed of the hotel in 1872, and went to French Corral, where he opened a hotel and became widely known as a genial and enterprising business man. He was a man of very firm convictions, but never sought to impose his views upon others. – He gave up this work some time ago and settled down with his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Culver, at that place. – Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. J. W. Culver of French Corral and Mrs. W. W. Nelson of Lincoln, and one son, Edward Kuhlman of Sacramento. – He will be remembered by many of the old residents of this section.

Sacramento Bee - November 17, 1905 - AGED WOMAN DIES - Marysville – Nov 17. The death of Mrs. Ann KUMLE, relict of the late John Kumle is announced from Brownsville in this county. Mrs. Kumle had reached the age of 82. Two sons, Albert and George of Brownsville, and one daughter, Mrs. Jennie Fuller of Lexington, Oregon, survive her. She had 21 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She had resided in Yuba County nearly half a century.

Daily Appeal - 12/8/1891, p2 - Death of Peter Kumle - Peter Kumle, who had been a resident of Yuba county for a number of years, died at Willow Glen House, in this county last Friday, of pneumonia.

Sacramento Union October 1858 - Died Marysville Oct 29^th Mrs. S. A. M. KUNESENNEY aged 29 yrs, formerly of South Carolina. (R.T.)

Appeal Democrat – 11/18/1988 – No services were held for Edythe Trader Kuschner, 71, of Marysville, who died Nov. 17, 1988, at Driftwood Care Center in Yuba City. A native of Bristol, Iowa, she lad lived in the Yuba-Sutter area since 1978. She is survived by her mother, Lurilla Halvorson of Gardnerville, Nev.; her sister, Betty Moyano of Gardnerville; two daughters, Susan Baker of Palo Cedro and Ann Borsoff of Strawberry Valley; three grandchildren and one great-grandson. Arrangements were handled by the family and Hutchison & Carnes Colonial Chapel. (B. S.)

Daily California Express - 11/1/1859, p2 - Died: [Near Dry Creek, Johnson's Ranch] Also, on the 30th, Caroline Kuster, aged 8 years and 8 months, children of Maraia [sic] Kuster, relict of Stephen Kuster.

Appeal Democrat - 8/19/1948, p6 - Native of Yuba Dies in North - Word of the death Aug. 17 in Washtucna, Wash., of Mrs. D. F. Kuster, 64, a native of Yuba county, has been received here by relatives. - Mrs. Kuster, whose funeral is to be conducted in the northern state, was the eldest child of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Welch, early residents in the Waldo area where Camp Beale now exists. She was born in Waldo and went to school in the long-since abandoned rural school called Long Ravine. - She had been a resident of Washington for many years, and is survived by her husband and eight children and six grand-children. - She is also survived by sisters, Mrs. A. A. Whiteside of Terra Buena, Mrs. J. W. Sutfin of Yuba City and Mrs. Chris Butler of Grass Valley, and brothers, Chester, Ira and Nevens of Lincoln, Ray of Browns Valley and W. R. Welch of Sacramento.

Marysville Democrat - 7/5/1917, p8 - Former Yuba Woman Dead - San Jose, July 5. The death of Mrs. John D. Kuster of this city at 2:35 yesterday afternoon came as a painful surprise, for only the day previous her friends had noticed her apparently in good health and were unaware that her condition was such as to warrant anxiety. The heartfelt sympathy of the whole community goes to Mr. Kuster, who, as manager of this district of the Pacific Gas and Electric company for several years, has attained unusual popularity. - Mrs. Kuster, who had been ailing since the early part of 1915, though able to go about her duties, was taken suddenly ill of heart failure at 2 o'clock yesterday morning. She was immediately attended by Drs. J. Underwood Hall, D. A. Beattie and M. F. Hopkins, but failed to rally, and passed away the same evening. - Arrangements have been made to hold a prayer service for the decedent at St. Patrick's church at 2 o'clock this afternoon, after which the remains will be conveyed to Marysville and interred in the family plot in the Marysville cemetery, under the direction of Kelly Bros. Mass will be held in St. Joseph's church, Marysville, on Friday morning at 9 o'clock. - Mrs. Ellen B. Kuster was the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth O'Brien, a distinguished pioneer family of Marysville. She remained at her home until shortly after the earthquake, when she came to San Francisco, marrying Mr. Kuster there in 1909. Soon afterwards her husband took charge of the San Jose district of the company and came here to live. Since then Mrs. Kuster has endeared herself to the hearts of friends in every part of the city and county by a life devoted to charity in every form. Her name was associated with almost every good cause in the community, and her time and service were freely and cheerfully given whenever the opportunity came of serving the less fortunate. - Mrs. Kuster will linger in the memory as one whose natural charm and gentle, loving disposition drew friends instinctively toward her. She was a perfect lady in all she did and her refined taste for music and art in all its forms distinguished a life of singular beauty and sweetness and loving devotion to her husband and home. - Mrs. Kuster leaves one sister and two brothers to mourn her loss, Miss Katherine O'Brien, who for the past three years has been living at the family residence in San Jose; E. A. O'Brien, an attorney in San Francisco, and William P. O'Brien of Wheatland.

Daily Democrat - 7/6/1917, p1 - Kuster Funeral Largely Attended - The funeral of Mrs. John D. Kuster was held at 9 o’clock this morning, from the Catholic church here, with Father Sears officiating. Many friends and acquaintances of the deceased were in attendance. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery, under the direction of Kelly Bros. The following acted as pallbearers: P. J. Delay, A. C. Stagner, Henry Creps, W. H. Carlin, Ed Wallis, and J. L. Sullivan.

Marysville Appeal – Jul 6, 1917, page 4 - MRS. J. D. KUSTER DIES SUDDENLY IN SAN JOSE - Funeral services will be held this morning at 9:00 o’clock for Mrs. Nellie B. Kuster, who died suddenly in San Jose Wednesday evening following an attack of heart failure. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the requiem mass which will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church. Prayer services were held yesterday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in St. Patrick’s Church in San Jose following which the body was shipped to this city. Interment will take place in the Catholic Cemetery. - The untimely passing of Nellie O’Brien Kuster Wednesday afternoon was received in Marysville where she was reared to womanhood, with the deepest regret. - She was taken ill at two o’clock in the morning with a sudden attack of heart failure and twelve hours after had been summoned by the Angel of Death in spite of the best medical aid to be had. - Mrs. Kuster was the eldest daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth O’Brien, pioneer residents of this county. - She was a graduate of the College of Notre Dame and for a number of years was assistant postmistress in this city. By her genial personality she gained for herself a legion of friends. - In 1909, she was married in San Francisco, to John D. Kuster, a former resident of this city and at present general manager of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in San Jose. - Following her marriage, Mrs. Kuster made her home in San Jose where she endeared herself to a large circle of friends by her lovable disposition and charitable deeds. She took an active part in the social and musical life of San Jose and was supremely happy in her home surroundings. - In March, Mrs. Kuster visited friends in this city and appeared in splendid health. She was a native of Wheatland and aged 41 years. - Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her loss, a sister, Miss Katherin O’Brien, who makes her home in San Jose, Attorney Edward A. O’Brien of San Francisco and William P. O’Brien, manager of the O’Brien farm near Wheatland.

Marysville Appeal – Jul 7, 1917, page 5 - MANY PEOPLE ATTEND MRS. KUSTER’S FUNERAL - The funeral of Mrs. John D. Kuster was held yesterday morning from St. Joseph’s Catholic church where a requiem mass was celebrated. – Father Sears officiating. - Many friends of the deceased were present to pay their last tribute. - During the services Mrs. Henry Malloch rendered several vocal solos. - The following acted as pall-bearers: Peter J. Delay, W. H. Carlin, Edgar Wallis, John L. Sullivan of this city, Henry Creps and A. C. Stagner of Wheatland. - Interment was made in the family plot in the Catholic Cemetery, where the grave was banked with floral offerings.

Marysville Appeal - 9/27/1911, p8 - Death of Well Known Pioneer - The death is announced of Fred Kuster, one of the best known pioneers of this part of the state, and a man who has been identified with Yuba county since 1854. Frederick Kuster was a native of Switzerland and came of that hardy mountain stock that has made good where ever it has had a chance, both at home and abroad. He was born on March 20, 1838, and was only a boy of 4 years of age when his parents brought him to America. They first settled in Ohio, but later moved to Illinois and from that state they crossed the plains to California when the gold excitement was at its height. A place was taken up near Earl and there Mr. Kuster has lived ever since. He leaves a wife, Mary Kuster, a foster son, Dr. Chas. Kuster of Los Angeles, a brother, John, in Washington and a brother, Samuel, at Earl, and two sisters, Mrs. L. Whitehead of Earl and Mrs. Edward Howser of Harney, Wash. No man stood higher in the estimation of his neighbors and all who knew him, and the loss of no one will be more missed by his relatives and friends. - The funeral of the late Frederick Kuster will take place from his home near Erle Thursday morning at 8 o'clock, thence to St. Joseph's church in this city, where a requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, commencing at 10 o'clock. - The remains will be taken to San Francisco for interment. Kelly Brothers have charge of the services.

Daily Appeal - 10/7/1911, p1 - Buried in San Francisco - The funeral of Fred Kuster, who died recently at his home near Wheatland, Yuba county, took place in San Francisco yesterday. Born in Switzerland in 1843, he came to America in infancy and before he was 10 years of age drove an ox team from Council Bluffs to the western Sierra foothills. He settled upon a government claim and through later purchased [sic] acquired a vast acreage, devoted to grain and cattle.

Marysville Appeal – Sep 7, 1918, page 8 - FUNERAL SERVICES FOR JOHN KUSTER SUNDAY - The funeral services for John Kuster, who died in Los Angeles, Thursday, will be held at the home of E. E. Hutchinson in the Earle District, Sunday morning, at 11 o’clock. Interment will be in the Lofton cemetery under the direction of R. E. Bevan & Son. - John Kuster is a former resident of the Erle district, but has resided in Los Angeles for some time. For many years he was engaged in farming in Yuba County, arriving here in 1853, where he remained until 1905, when he moved to Washington, later going to Los Angeles. He was a native of Switzerland, and was past 80 years of age. - Kuster is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joseph McDevitt of Sacramento, and Mrs. Ernest Hutchinson of Yuba County; and four sons, Dan, of Washington; Pert of Marysville; Sam, of Folsom, and John Kuster, Jr., of Los Angeles. - Kuster leaves a brother, Sam Kuster, of Yuba County, and two sisters, Mrs. Louisa Whitesides of Yuba County, and Mrs. Hannah Howser of Oregon.

Marysville Appeal – Feb 23, 1896, page 1 - MRS. KUSTER’S DEATH - Mrs. Maria Kuster, better known as “Grandmamma” Kuster died at Earl on Friday evening. The deceased lady, who was a native of Switzerland and eighty-three years of age, was much respected in the community where she has resided so many years. She was the mother of Mrs. Orlo Whitesides and Mrs. P. J. Hutchinson who resides near Wheatland, of Mrs. Hannah Houser, of Oregon, and of Fred, John and Sam Kuster, well known residents of this county. - The funeral will take place from the residence of P. L. Hutchinson this morning at 10 o’clock. Interment at the Lofton cemetery.

Marysville Democrat – Mar 20, 1897, page 1 - DEATH OF MRS. KUSTER - Mrs. Mary Kuster, wife of Frederick Kuster, died this morning at 11:30 o’clock at their home near Earle, in East Bear River Township, of pneumonia, aged 44 years. She had been ill only a short time and her death was not then expected, even by the physician in attendance. The date of funeral will appear later.

Marysville Appeal – Mar 21, 1897, page 1 - DEATH OF MRS. FRED KUSTER - Mrs. Mary Kuster died a little before noon yesterday at her home near Earl, in East Bear River Township. The deceased, the wife of Frederick Kuster, a well-known rancher, had been very ill for several days with pneumonia, but her friends did not expect her illness to terminate fatally. She was a native of Massachusetts and forty-six years of age. Services will be held at St. Joseph’s church to-morrow morning at 10:30.

Marysville Democrat – Jul 27, 1916, page 1 - MRS. MARY KUSTER DIES AT BARTLETT SPRINGS - P. J. Delay this morning received a telegram from Bartlett Springs notifying him of the death at that place of Mrs. Mary D. Kuster, widow of the late Fred Kuster, of Erle. Mrs. Kuster, according to reports from Bartlett Springs, died quite suddenly and her death will come as somewhat of a shock to her friends in this community. - Mrs. Kuster is owner of The Lois apartments on D street, in this city. She is an aunt of Jno. D. Kuster, manager of the Pacific Gas and Electric company at San Jose. - Undertaker J. K. Kelly departed this morning for Bartlett Springs, and will bring the remains to this city, from which place they will be shipped to San Francisco, where interment will take place in the Holy Cross cemetery. - Mrs. Kuster was quite well known in Yuba County, where she has resided for many years. She had gone to Bartlett Springs for a short vacation.

Marysville Democrat – Jul 28, 1916, page 8 - REMAINS OF MRS. KUSTER SHIPPED TO SAN FRANCISCO. - The remains of the late Mrs. Mary D. Kuster were shipped from Kelly Brothers’ mortuary chapel this afternoon on the 1 o’clock train to San Francisco. Burial will take place in the Holy Cross cemetery tomorrow.

Marysville Appeal – Jul 26, 1918, page 5 - PIONEER WOMAN DIES - Mrs. Mary E. Kuster, wife of Samuel Kuster, died at the home ranch at Erle last night. She was 66 years old, and crossed the plains by ox team. Funeral services will be held Saturday.

Marysville Appeal – Jul 27, 1918, page 8 - PIONEER WOMAN OF WHEATLAND PASSES - Mrs. Mary Kuster, wife of Samuel Kuster, a resident of the Earl district near Wheatland, and one of Yuba County’s well known pioneers, died Thursday evening about 11 o’clock, after a long lingering illness. - She was a native of Missouri, and was 66 years old. She crossed the plains by ox team fifty-three years ago. She is well known all over the county, and would have been married fifty years had she lived until next March. - Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. A. Nutt, and four sons, Martin Kuster, Samuel Kuster, Jr., all of Wheatland; John D. Kuster, of San Jose; a sister, Mrs. George A. Bucklew, of Red Bluff, and seventeen grandchildren. - Three of her daughters, Mrs. Rose Fraser, Mrs. Susie Kilroy, and Mrs. R. Wellman, have all preceded her to the grave. - Funeral services will be held from her Earl residence, Saturday morning at 10 o’clock, and interment will be made in the Lofton cemetery. R. E. Bevan & Son have charge of the funeral.

Marysville Appeal – Jul 28, 1918, page 4 - PIONEER WOMAN IS LAID TO REST IN ERLE DISTRICT - Gathered around the bier of Mrs. Mary E. Kuster at Erle yesterday was one of the most notable gatherings in the history of Yuba County. They gathered to pay last respects to one of the builders of Yuba County and the Sacramento Valley. - She was the wife of Samuel Kuster and mother of Mrs. Arthur Nutt and Martin Samuel, Emory E. and John D. Kuster, the latter of San Jose. She was born in Missouri, and crossed the plains by ox team in 1865. One sister, Mrs. Bucklew of Red Bluff, survives her. There are seventeen grandchildren. - Three of her daughters are dead. They were Mrs. Susie Kilroy, Mrs. Rose Frosser and Mrs. Rie Wellman. - Rev. Fred C. Zimmerman, pastor of the Christian church of Wheatland, oficiated at the services, and the interment which took place in the family plot in the Lofton cemetery, under the direction of R. E. Bevan & Son. - The Christian church choir, composed of Mr. and Mrs. Will Jessup, Mrs. A. G. Oakley, Miss Mattie Beilby, Miss Luella Akins and Earl Akins rendered several songs for the occasion at the home and the interment service. - The following were the casket bearers: A. C. Stagner, Henry Creps, George Galligan, Ernest Nutt, William Boardman and Harry Dam.

Marysville Appeal – Jun 26, 1908, page 6 - MRS. NEVADA KUSTER IS DEAD AT STOCKTON - Mrs. Nevada A. Kuster, wife of John Kuster, died at Stockton yesterday morning. The funeral will take place at Spenceville on Friday, June 26^th, at 10 o’clock a.m. - Mrs. Kuster was a native of California aged 55 years. She was the daughter of Dorson Nichols of Spenceville and sister of Mrs. A. Carades and Ed Tabor of Marysville, Mrs. M. J. Hein of Sacramento, Mrs. Ed Spencer of Lodi, Al Nicols of Nevada City, Peter Nicols of French Corral and Frank Nichols of Spenceville. She leaves four children. They are Mrs. Joe Welch, Mrs. Robert Shetterley, Walter Reed of Spenceville and M. E. Reed of Wheatland. - R. E. Bevan has charge of the funeral which will take place Friday morning from the home place at Spenceville.

Daily California Express - 11/1/1859, p2 - DIED: Near Dry Creek, Johnson's Ranch, October 28th, Nicholas Kuster, aged abut 15 years.

Marysville Appeal – Nov 13, 1923, page 1 - R. L. KUSTER IS KILLED; COUSIN SERIOUSLY HURT IN AUTO MISHAP - Funeral services for Reynolds Loomer Kuster, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kuster of Linda district, who was killed in an automobile accident near Pentz early Sunday morning, and in which M. S. Woodruffe, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Woodruffe of Chico, his cousin, was probably fatally injured, will be held this afternoon at 1 o’clock from the Bevan Funeral Home. Interment will take place in the family plot at Lofton cemetery. - Woodruffe, who is a cousin of Kuster, is suffering from internal injuries and abrasions about the head and body. He said that he and his cousin were returning from Marysville to Stirling City, where they were employed. Woodruffe was driving the car when the boys came to a sharp turn in the road, and before the curve could be negotiated, the car swerved and turned over. - The body of Kuster was taken to Oroville and his parents were notified of the tragedy. According to Dr. J. Wilson of Oroville, Woodruffe has a slight chance for recovery. - Young Kuster, with his cousin, visited his aunts, Mrs. David Canning and Mrs. Charles Schellinger, in this city on Saturday. - Reynolds Kuster is survived by two sisters, Muriel and Veda Kuster, both of Erle, besides his parents. Mrs. J. T. Vineyard of Marysville is his grandmother. The remains were conveyed to Marysville yesterday, following the inquest held at Oroville. - Reynolds Kuster was born in Wheatland, July 19, 1905. He was educated in the Wheatland Grammar School, the Marysville High School, and was working for funds with which to complete his education. - The deceased leaves a host of friends to mourn his untimely death.

Marysville Democrat – Jan 2, 1919, page 5 - SAMUEL KUSTER YUBA PIONEER DIED TODAY - Experiencing the actual hardships and dangers, Samuel Kuster, pioneer resident of Yuba county, who died at an early hour this morning at his home in the Erle district, crossed the plains to California with his parents in 1853 when a small boy. They were six months en route from Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Nevada City. Starting with a small band of cattle and a team of mules, they lost all but the team, an ox and a cow while the team they were finally forced to trade for provisions. Upon their arrival here they located in Nevada City where they engaged in mining. In January, 1854, they located in Yuba county, settling on a government claim and Samuel Kuster has been a resident here ever since. - Samuel Kuster was a native of Berne, Switzerland, and was 78 years of age. He came to America when but seven years of age about 1817, settling in Ohio. He is the father of John D. Kuster of San Jose, Martin and Emery Kuster of this county and Mrs. A. F. Butt of Wheatland. He also was a member of Sutter Lodge of Odd Fellows of Wheatland. R. E. Bevan and son have charge of funeral arrangements which will be announced later. - The funeral will be held at 1:30 Friday from the family home in Erle and interment made in the Lofton cemetery.

Marysville Appeal – Jan 3, 1919, page 4 - PIONEER OF EARLE DISTRICT PASSES - Samuel Kuster died early yesterday morning at his home in the Earle district. With his passing is gone another of the early pioneers who helped to build up the state. - Kuster came to California from Iowa, in 1853, experiencing many of the hardships of the prairie. - He was born in Berne, Switzerland, 78 years ago. He came to the United States when 7 years of age and to California while still very young. - The funeral will be held at 1:30 this afternoon from the family home, and interment will be made in the Lofton cemetery. - He is the father of John D. Kuster of San Jose, Martin and Emery Kuster of this county, and Mrs. A. F. Butt of Wheatland. He also was a member of Sutter Lodge of Odd Fellows of Wheatland. R. E. Bevan and son have charge of funeral arrangements.