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John Charles Shenk

Male 1873 - 1941  (68 years)


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  • Name John Charles Shenk 
    Born 5 May 1873  Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 22 May 1941  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I6207  Rossville
    Last Modified 26 Nov 2018 

    Father Eli C Shenk,   b. 1831, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Feb 1903  (Age 72 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Aldinger Shenk,   b. 10 Jul 1839,   d. 2 Sep 1923  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 1864 
    Family ID F1690  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Prudence Reser Shenk,   b. 30 Sep 1869, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jun 1950, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married Jan 1902 
    Children 
     1. Eli C Shenk,   b. 1903,   d. 18 May 1969  (Age 66 years)
    +2. John Henry Shenk,   b. 24 Nov 1904, Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1995  (Age 90 years)
    +3. Joe J Shenk, Jr.
    Last Modified 1 Jun 2018 14:47:20 
    Family ID F3496  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Documents
    Obituary- Shenk, John 1
    Obituary- Shenk, John 1
    John C. Shenk
    The community was saddened Monday afternoon at the news of the sudden death of John C. Shenk, who passed away from a heart attack.

    He had been doing carpenter work at the Wingerd home and repairing damage done by the storm, and never complained of feeling ill until shortly before noon Monday. Dr. Smith was summoned and everything was done that could be, but he failed to respond to treatment and quietly passed away about 1:15.

    He was born May a5, 1873, in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania and had made his home in or near Rossville, since 1880, with the exception of 7 1/2 years while living at Manhattan, Kansas., from 125 to 1933.

    He was married to Miss Prudence Reser in 1902. To this union three sons were born.

    Mr. Shenk was a devoted husband and father and a good neighbor to all.

    Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Prudence Shenk of the home; three sons, Eli C Shenk, Topeka; John Shenk, Manhattan, and Joe J. Shenk, Kansas City, Mo.; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Erb, Rossville; Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs. Alice Riddle and Mrs. Fannie Reser, all of Topeka, and Mrs. Lida Cless, Rossville; one brother, Joseph Shenk, also of Rossville.

    Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. C.P./ Broadfoot.

    Music was furnished by Mrs. C.E. Gresser, Mrs. C.P. Broadfoot, Mrs. N.G. Moody and Mrs. Peter Navarre with Mrs. Irene Campbell accompanying at the piano.

    Pallbearers were K.C.Wingerd, Allyn Hartzell, A.F. Buchmeier, Ray Simmons, C.E. Gresser and Joe Navarre.

    Burial was in the Rossville cemetery.
    Obituary- Shenk, John 2
    Obituary- Shenk, John 2
    John C. Shenk
    John C. Shenk, a resident of Rossville for nearly 60 years, died Monday afternoon at his home, following a short illness. He was born July 5, 1873 in Dauphin county, Pa., and lived in and near Rossville since 1880.

    He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Prudence Shenk, of the home, 3 sons, Eli C. Shenk, Topeka, John H. Shenk, Manhattan, and Joe J. Shenk, Kansas City Mo.; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Erb, Rossville, Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs. Alice Riddle, and Mrs. Fannie Reser all of Topeka and Mrs. Lida Cless, Rossville; one brother, Joseph Shenk, Rossville.

    Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Rossville Methodist church. Burial will be in the Rossville cemetery. The body will lie in state at the home in Rossville until noon Wednesday.