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Stella O Thompson Herrington

Female 1904 - 1972  (68 years)


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  • Name Stella O Thompson Herrington 
    Born 24 Jun 1904  Delia, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 17 Dec 1972  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 20 Dec 1972  Silver Lake Cemetery, Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I4283  Rossville
    Last Modified 26 Oct 2017 

    Father Nels Thompson,   b. 24 Aug 1874, Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Aug 1962, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Mother Alta Rosetta Keller Thompson,   b. 18 Apr 1878, Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Apr 1966, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 6 Mar 1899  Adrian, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Documents
    Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 1
    Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 1
    Delia couple celebrates 59th
    wedding annivesrary
    Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson of Delia celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary Sunday, March 9. Those present were brothers and sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Linn Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson; Curtis and Ina Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bowers, Christina, Ruth Anne, Larry and Johnny Bowers.

    The beautiful four-tier cake was made by Mrs. Oscar Gideon of Emmett. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thompson and children; Mr. Vernon Keller and Skipper.
    Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 2
    Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 2
    Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson
    Open house for 60th wedding anniversary

    Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson will hold open house at their farm home six miles north of Delia, March 8, from 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon in observance of their 60th wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
    Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 3
    Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 3
    Observe 60th wedding anniversary

    Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their home north of Delia, March 8, 1959.

    Their four daughters served dinner to the couple and their brothers and sister. Places were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson, Mr, and Mrs. L. V. Keller, Mrs. Alma Keller, a cousin, all of Delia, Mr. and Mrs. James Worthington, Rawlings, Wyoming, and Mr. and Mrs. Levi Keller, Rossville.

    Grandchildren present were Harry Herrington, Dr. and Mrs. James Brennan, Larry, Ruth Anne, Johnny and Diane Bowers. Also present were Father Nebiols, Lawrence and Alfred Bowers, Marvin Berry and Norma Fortier.

    At the reception which followed, Ina Thompson cut the lovely three tiered cake that was baked and presented as a gift by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gideon of Emmett. Mrs. Emma Bowers poured the punch. Also assisting at the reception were Mrs. Stella Herrington. Mrs. James Brennan. Ruth Anne Bowers and Mrs. Lawrence Bowers.

    Nearly 200 friends and relatives signed the guest book, coming from Hiawatha, Holton, Soldier, Topeka. Rossville, Eskridge, St. Marys, Mayetta, Emmett, and Delia. They brought many lovely gifts.

    Alta and Nels were married at the U. B. Church at Adrian, March 6, 1899, by the Rev. J. Wykert. Two of his children attended the reception, Lydia and Olin.

    There were three in attendance at the reception that were present at the wedding 60 years ago. Chris Thompson, Lin Keller and Lillie Keller Worthington.

    Their first home was one mile west of their present one and they have spent their entire married life in this community. They have led an active life taking part in all community affairs. Although confined to a wheelchair, Alta does most of her house work and pieces quilts for pastime. Nels still farms 400 acres of land and every nice day finds him on one of his new tractors in the field.

    They have served their community well and thru the years Nels has held many a public office.

    They are the parents of five living children, Stella Herrington, Silver Lake; Ina and Curtis of Topeka; Emma Bowers and Christina Bowers, Delia.

    They enjoy television but most of all they enjoy the visits from friends and relatives.
    Family ID F594  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Harold Herrington 
    Married 4 Mar 1936  Delia, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Harry J Herrington,   b. 25 Oct 1941, Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Sep 2002, Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years)
    Documents
    Marriage- Thompson, Stella-Herrington, Harold
    Marriage- Thompson, Stella-Herrington, Harold
    THOMPSON—HERRINGTON
    The marriage of Miss Stella Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson of Delia, to Mr. Harold Herrington, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Herrington of Silver Lake, took place at the home of the bride’s parents on the evening of Wednesday, March 4, at 8 o’clock, with the Rev. Dennison, pastor of the Methodist church at Silver Lake, officiating

    They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Byron Herrington, brother and sister-in-law of the groom.

    The Misses Christina, Emma and Ina Thompson, sisters of the bride, sang as a trio, “I Love You Truly.”

    The bride wore a dress of navy blue crepe and carried a bouquet of American Beauty roses and Maiden hair fern.

    Mrs. Herrington has been employed for the past few years as telephone operator at Silver Lake. Mr. Herrington has been farming in the vicinity of Silver Lake.

    They will make their home on a farm east of Topeka.
    Anniversary- Herrington, Harold and Stella
    Anniversary- Herrington, Harold and Stella
    Open House to Honor Anniversary

    An open house will be held Sunday, February 28, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Herrington on the occasion of their 30th wedding anniversary. The open house will be at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herrington at Silver Lake.

    Friends and relatives are invited to call between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m.
    Last Modified 4 Dec 2017 15:03:41 
    Family ID F3859  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 20 Dec 1972 - Silver Lake Cemetery, Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Photo- Thompson Family 1
    Photo- Thompson Family 1
    ca. 1906-1907
    At the former Chris Thompson home north of Delia, Kansas

    1. Frank Johnson
    2. Thora Johnson
    3. Agnes Johnson
    4. Ernest Johnson
    5. Sophia Thompson (Sivert's second wife)
    6. Sivert Thompson
    7. Nels Thompson
    8. Alta (Keller) Thompson
    9. (Believed to be Hannah Johnson, daughter from first marriage of Frank Johnson)
    10. Celestia Keller (Grandma)
    11. Mary Keller
    12. John Keller
    13. Winifred (Martin) Keller
    14. Emma Johnson
    15. Ludvig Thompson
    16. Ella (Keller) Thompson
    17. Stella Thompson
    18. Cecile Thompson
    19. Frank Johnson, Jr.
    20. Levi Keller
    21. Layton Thompson
    22. Lin Keller
    23. Lillie Keller
    24. Alfred Ray Keller, Jr.
    25. Chris Thompson

    On Recollections KS as RCL0759a, RCL0759b, RCL0759c
    (Unmarked copy is available on that website)
    Photo- Thompson Family 2
    Photo- Thompson Family 2
    ca. 1906-1907
    At the former Chris Thompson home north of Delia, Kansas

    1. Frank Johnson
    2. Thora Johnson
    3. Agnes Johnson
    4. Sophia Thompson
    5. Chris Thompson
    6. Sivert Thompson
    7. Nels Thompson
    8. Alta (Keller) Thompson
    9. Emma Johnson
    10. Ernest Johnson
    11. Frank Johnson, Jr.
    12. Ella Thompson
    13. Layton Thompson
    14. Cecile Thompson
    15. Stella Thompson
    16. Ludvig Thompson

    On Recollections KS as RCL0760a, RCL0760b, RCL0760c
    (Unmarked copy is available on that website)

    Documents
    Obituary- Herrington, Stella 1
    Obituary- Herrington, Stella 1
    Stella Herrington
    Mrs. Stella O. Herrington, 68, Silver Lake, died Sunday in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted Saturday. She had cancer and had been ill since April, 1971.

    She was born June 24, 1904, at Delia and spent most of her life in the Silver Lake community. She formerly was a telephone operator at Silver Lake.

    She was a member of the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake and was a past president of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service at the church.

    She was married to Harold Herrington March 4, 1936. He survives.

    Other survivors include a son, Harry Herrington, Silver Lake; three sisters, Ina Thompson and Mrs. Emma Bowers, both of Silver Lake, and .Mrs. Christina Bowers, Delia; and five grandchildren.

    Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. Davidson-Duff Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


    Stella Herrington
    Mrs. Stella O. Herrington, 68, Silver Lake, died Sunday in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted Saturday. She had cancer and had been ill since April, 1971.

    She was born June 24, 1904, at Delia and spent most of her life in the Silver Lake community. She formerly was a telephone operator at Silver Lake.

    She was a member of the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake and was a past president of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service at the church.

    She was married to Harold Herrington March 4, 1936. He survives.

    Other survivors include a son, Harry Herrington, Silver Lake; three sisters, Ina Thompson and Mrs. Emma Bowers, both of Silver Lake, and Mrs. Christina Bowers, Delia; and five grand-children.

    Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. Davidson-Duff Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
    Obituary- Herrington, Stella 2
    Obituary- Herrington, Stella 2
    Stella Herrington

    Mrs. Stella O. Herrington, 68, Silver Lake, died Sunday in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted Saturday. She had cancer and had been ill since April 1971.

    She was born June 24, 1904, at Delia and spent most of her life in the Silver Lake community. She formerly was a telephone operator at Silver Lake.

    She was a member of the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake and was a past president of the Women's Society of Christian Service.

    She was married to Harold Herrington March 4, 1936. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Harry Herrington, Silver Lake, three sisters, Ina Thompson and Mrs. Emma Bowers, both of Silver Lake, and Mrs. Christina Bowers, Delia; and five grandchildren.

    Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake. Burial will be in the Silver Lake Cemetery. Davidson-Duff Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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    Herrington, Mrs. Stella O. - Age 8, Silver Lake, Kan., passed away December 17, 1972. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Silver Lake United Methodist Church, Rev. Paul Mitchell officiating. Interment Silver Lake Cemetery. DAVIDSON-DUFF FUNERAL HOME, 1035 N. Kansas