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Obituary- Shenk, Prudence

Prudence Shenk
Mrs. Prudence Shenk, 80 years, 8 months and 12 days old, died Monday, June 12, in Kansas City, Mo.

Mrs. Shenk, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Will Reser, was born at Fort Wayne, Indiana, September 30, 1869. She was one of the early day settler of this state and community coming here in the early 70’s.

She was united in marriage to John C. Shenk, in January, 1902. For many years they occupied a farm north of Rossville, coming to Rossville to educate their children, and later going to Manhattan while the boys here in college.

For the past few years as she advanced in age, she made her home alternately with her sons.

Surviving are three sons, Eli C. Shenk, of Mission, Kansas and John H. Shenk, China Lake, Calif., and Joe H. Shenk, Merriam, Kansas; eight grandchildren; two brothers, John C. Reser, Topeka; and Zack Reser of Topeka; and several nephews.

Funeral services were held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in the Methodist church conducted by the Rev. Roy C. Caraway of South Presbyterian church of Kansas City, Mo.

Music was furnished by Mrs. Don Gresser of Topeka, vocalist singing two solos, “Hold Thou My Hand,” and “In the Garden”, with Mrs. Iren Campbell, accompanist.

Pall bearers were: Joe Parr, Joe Gresser, Harley McCoid, Joe Navarre, Marvin Davis, and Chris Viergever. Burial in City cemetery

Out-of-town relatives and friends in Rossville, today for the funeral of Mrs. Prudence Shenk, were: Mrs. Charity James, Mrs. Allyn Hartzell, Mrs. Floyd Cless, Mrs. Don Gresser, Mr. and Mrs. T.A. King, Mr. Zack Reser, Mr. John Reser, Mrs. Fannie Reser and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Reser, Mr. and Mrs. E. Reser, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Reser, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reser, Mr. Ed Whearty, Mr. and Mrs. Will Nason, Mrs. Grace Dolezilek, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Smith, Mrs. Clifford Somers, and Mrs. Harry Reser of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. O.M. McAninch, Mr. and Mrs. R.G. McAninch and Mrs. R.K. Allen of Garrison; Mr. Ralph Shenk of Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Shenk, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Wonnell, MR. and Mrs. Eston Page and Mr. William Page of Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Besta of Wamego; Mrs. Maud Shenk of Coffeyville.

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