MUELLER, EliJah James - b. February 24, 2016 - d. July 26, 2016

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EliJah James Mueller passed away July 26, 2016 at the Sedan City Hospital in Sedan, Kansas.  He was born to Maria Mueller and Nathan Nixon on February 24, 2016 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Five-month-old EliJah was a very happy baby and made everyone smile.  He was attempting to crawl, loved to be sung to and was learning how to play peek-a-boo.  He would laugh out loud whenever his grandpa would sneeze.  EliJah also took a great liking to his Uncle Corbin and firetruck sirens, and he loved fireworks.

EliJah is survived by his parents, Maria Mueller of Elk Falls, Kansas and Nathan Nixon of Pennsylvania; his brother, Cody Geffers of New York; his grandparents, Joe and Samantha Mueller of Elk Falls, Kansas; his grandmother, Linda Milne of New York; his great-grandfather, Jim Smith of Elk Falls, Kansas; his great-grandmother, Melanie Lindberg of Elk Falls, Kansas; close family friend, Richard Ritter; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved EliJah very much.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Elk Falls United Methodist Church with Pastor Dena Allison officiating.  Visitation will be held on Monday, August 1, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349 which is in charge of arrangements.  Cremation will take place at a later date.  The family suggests memorials to the City of Elk Falls Fire Department and may be left with the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)