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There are/were some of these etchings on the south wall of the Howard Library.

I have a framed etching of the Jontra Farm.  I think I've had it since around 1980.

     So sorry to hear of your loss, Frank.  How many siblings do you have left?

Thanks for the birthday wishes.  They are very much appreciated.  -- Marcia

Damn!  This is getting old!  Teresa and/or Kjell, where are you?

James Leon Seimears, age 64, of Emporia, Kansas, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at his home.  Leon was born on May 30, 1948 in Eureka, Kansas, the son of George Walter Wesley and Alpha Mae (Van Zandt) Seimears.

Leon was a graduate of Severy High School in Severy, Kansas, Class of 1966.  On May 30, 1966, he joined the U.S. Marines and served until May 30, 1970.  He was a member of and served as a Deacon at the Severy Baptist Church.  He was also a song leader for 30 years.  He served on the West Elk School Board U.S.D. 282.  He was a lifetime member of the VFW in Eureka, Kansas and a member of the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

On December 28, 1968 in Severy, Kansas, Leon married Patricia Louise Harper.  Leon and Tricia were married for 44 years.  She survives at their home.  Leon worked as a carpenter.  In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and going fishing with his friends, raising a big garden, and being active with the Youth for Christ group in Severy.  Leon enjoyed cutting firewood with his family as this was their time to be together.

Survivors including his wife, Tricia, are two sons, James Seimears Jr. and wife, Tammy of Madison, Kansas and Jonathan R. Seimears and wife, Amy of Emporia, Kansas; two daughters, Julie Highley and husband, Paul of Plano, Texas and June Ary and husband, Brett of Emporia, Kansas; three brothers, Allen Seimears of Piedmont, Kansas, Charles Seimears of Emporia, Kansas, and Steve Seimears of Independence, Kansas; five sisters, Maisie Rodenbaugh of Blue Springs, Missouri, Frances Barrier of El Dorado, Kansas, Trudy Jessogne of Ponca City, Oklahoma, June Lakin of Kaw City, Oklahoma, and Cora Sue Thornton of Ponca City, Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.  Leon was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Peggy Seimears and Elouise Huffman; two brothers, Walt Seimears and George Seimears; and a grandson, Seth Seimears.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at the Severy Baptist Church with burial to follow at Cresco Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials have been suggested to the ALS Association and may be left with the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.  Services have been entrusted to Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)

Wesley Dale Robert, age 77, a resident of Severy, Kansas passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Galichia Heart Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on January 19, 1936 in Eureka, Kansas the son of Henry Scott and Nellie Melissa (Smith) Robert. Wes was a graduate of Severy High School.

On August 18, 1956 Wes was united in marriage to Ruby Twila Bunyard in Severy, Kansas. For over 30 years, Wes worked as a quality inspector for Beech Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas. He also farmed and raised cattle at his home in Severy. He was the last charter member of the Severy Church of the Nazarene which was organized in the early 1950s. Wes also served on the Severy City Council, a 4-H leader and coached baseball. He enjoyed hunting and going to livestock auctions.

Wes is survived by his wife, Ruby Robert of Severy, Kansas; three sons, Ron Robert and his wife, Sandy of Severy, Kansas, Don Robert and his wife, Christi of Colwich, Kansas and Jay Robert and his wife, Lorri of Augusta, Kansas,; four brothers; Morris Robert and his wife, Janie of Fredonia, Kansas, Larry Robert and his wife, Kathy of Emporia, Kansas, Francis Robert and his wife, Colleen of Fredonia, Kansas and Floyd Robert and his wife, Berniece of Severy, Kansas, two sisters; Melba Weyrauch and her husband, Pat of Emporia, Kansas and Joyce Sayers and her husband, Chuck of Douglasville, Georgia; 10 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Elwin and Eldon.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Severy Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Dave Lofton officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, April 12, 2013  from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be held at South Lawn Cemetery in Severy. Family suggests contributions be made to the Severy Church of the Nazarene and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside - Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)

Happy Birthday, Wilma!  Hope you have a wonderful day!

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