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Kathryn Mary Nicholas

Kathryn Mary Nicholas

Female 1905 - 1998  (93 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Kathryn Mary NicholasKathryn Mary Nicholas was born on 14 Feb 1905 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas; was christened on 01 Sep 1907 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas; died on 29 Mar 1998 in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas; was buried on 31 Mar 1998 in Elkhart Cemetery, Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Obituary
    Kathryn Mary Nicholas Inness (2-14-1905 to 3-29-1998)

    Kathryn Mary Nicholas died at the Morton County Hospital, Elkhart, KS, March 29, 1998. She was born to Ralph and Mary Reinking Nicholas on February 14, 1905 in Tipton, KS. When Kathryn was one and a half years old, another daughter was born to this union, Thelma Laurietta. When the girls were small their mother, Mary, died (Dec. 1908).
    When Kathryn was 6 years old, her father married Bertha Mayhood.
    This instantly brought her and Thelma another sister, Inez Mary, who was 4 years old.
    In 1911 Kathryn’s family moved from Pierceville, KS to Two Buttes, near Lamar, Colorado. While they lived at Two Buttes, another daughter was born, Nina Bertha. At this time, Kathryn was 10 years old. In the early 1920’s they moved near Boyero, Colorado. Many trees around the Karval area came from their nursery, called “The Oasis”.
    Kathryn spent one summer at summer school at Oberlin, KS and went to college at Hays, KS for two summers. She taught school 5 years before her marriage to Warren E. Leonard, June 23, 1934.
    To this union two children were born. Gwendal Leon and Onnalee Jean. Kathryn, with her son and daughter, moved to Karval, CO in the fall of 1945, where she taught grades 1 through 4 for two years. In July, 1947, Kathryn became Postmaster in Karval and worked until her retirement in June, 1974.
    In 1948 Kathryn was united in marriage to Emanuel Sears “Manny” Inness. This brought to her another family - 4 step daughters and their husbands. Edith and Charlie Summers of Holly, CO, Margaret and Walter Steiner of Kit Carson, CO, Shirley and Chet White of Antioch, Ill and Ruby and Calvin Hixson of Fowler, CO. Her husband, Manny died in June, 1971.
    Kathryn was very active in all the activities her children were in. School activities, 4-H, Music and Church kept her busy and she enjoyed sharing many learning and enjoyable experiences with Gwendal and Onnalee.
    She was an avid gardener, which she surely inherited from her father. Even after she retired, you could see her working in her yard as early as 5:00 A.M. Her garden and yard was her relaxation and her pride. Roses were among her many specialties. Kathryn was very fond of her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and loved them the same as her children. She always remembered their birthdays and made sure they each had a card that fit them.
    After retiring from the Post Office, Kathryn continued her work in the Karval Church of the Nazarene as Sunday School teacher and was always faithful to all the services she could attend. She also went into full time work with R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), and especially enjoyed being a part of the Karval Keenagers, playing the Banjo. Also, she enjoyed crocheting, making afghans for all of her grandchildren.
    In 1986, she moved to Elkhart and lived with her daughter and family. While she was living at home (Karval, CO) she was able to be close to her son and his family. She enjoyed the closeness of both families and was happy to be with them. It was very important to her to be close to her Doctor, whom she had so much confidence in. She felt that he gave her many added years of quality life.
    She continued to play her banjo at church and for many activities in Elkhart.
    She played for several hospital fund raising activities and would always get a standing ovation. She played her banjo with her daughter playing the accordian and her son-in-law playing the guitar. Her fingers always remained nimble and strong and she could keep the music moving while her audience tapped their toes. Although her body would become weaker and weaker, she always had the strength to play the banjo.
    Kathryn missed her friends and family at Karval and tried to keep in contact with them as much as possible. She will always be appreciated and remembered for her concern and compassion for her family.
    Although she continually tried to be strong for others, she found that losing her son, Gwendal, to cancer in July, 1995, was the hardest struggle in life she had to face. She had very fond memories of Gwendal and she missed him very much.
    Her latest highlight of her life was to be able to attend her granddaughter’s
    wedding. (Gwendolyn and J.J. - 1996) She had all the Home Health Care nurses taking very good care of her so her dream could come true. She was very fond of each of her daily Home Health Care nurses and they were special friends to her.

    Survivors include:
    One Daughter and Son-in-law: Onnalee and Millard Harrell of Elkhart, KS.
    One Daughter-in-law: Patricia Leonard of Karval, CO
    Eight Grandchildren and their families (including 18 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren).
    Allen Leonard - Adam, Aaron & Cybil of Colo. Springs, CO.
    Leon and Sandy Leonard - Brooke of Ordway and Bill, Tina and Brandon & Cody of Fowler, CO.
    Larry and Cindy Leonard - Levi, Zane & Jake of Karval, CO.
    Enola Leonard of Colo. Springs, CO.
    Carlos and Michelle Leonard - Tiffany, Shaun & Colton of Karval and Jenny & Shayla of Colo. Springs, CO.
    Patrick and Jenny Leonard - Michael, Amanda, Jessica & Ashleigh of Karval
    Kelby and Stephanie Harrell of Newton, KS.
    Gwendolyn and J. J. Stutler of Emporia, KS.
    Two Sisters: Thelma Thompson of Westminster, CO and Nina Eason of Denver.
    Her Step Family:
    Charley Summers (Holly, CO), Marjorie and Larry and their families.
    Walt Steiner (Kit Carson, CO), Janet, Marlene, Leland, Nadine and Eric and their families.
    Shirley White (Park City, Illinois), Clifford, Kenneth, Danny and their families.
    Calvin Hixson (Fowler, KS)
    Nieces and nephews and many friends.
    Preceding her in death were her parents: Ralph and Mary Nicholas;
    her step-mother: Bertha Nicholas; her husband. Emanuel Sears Inness;
    her son: Gwendal Leonard and her sister: Inez Schroeder.
    Memorial Services were at the Harrell Funeral Chapel, Elkhart, KS., March 31, 1998. Burial was in the Elkhart Cemetery.

    Kathryn married Warren Edward Leonard on 23 Jul 1934 in Goodland, Kansas, and was divorced in 1945. Warren (son of Harvey Abraham Leonard and Jessie Geraldine Mullikan) was born on 23 Jul 1910 in Geneva, Nebraska; died on 13 Sep 1981 in Limon, Colorado; was buried on 16 Sep 1981 in Cremated. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Gwendal Leon Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1935 in Karval, Lincoln County, Colorado; died on 15 Jul 1995 in Colorado Springs, Colorado; was buried on 19 Jul 1995 in Bucklen Cemetery, Karval, Colorado.
    2. 3. Onnalee Jean Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point

    Kathryn married Emanuel Sears Inness in Jan 1948 in Hugo, Colorado. Emanuel was born on 21 Jan 1892 in Deputy, Indiana; died on 26 Jun 1971 in Karval, Colorado; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Hugo, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Gwendal Leon LeonardGwendal Leon Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Kathryn1) was born on 16 Apr 1935 in Karval, Lincoln County, Colorado; died on 15 Jul 1995 in Colorado Springs, Colorado; was buried on 19 Jul 1995 in Bucklen Cemetery, Karval, Colorado.

    Notes:

    Obit:
    Thursday July 17, 1995, Eastern Colorado Plainsman - Page 9
    Obituary
    Gwendal Leon Leonard
    Gwendal Leon Leonard was born April 16, (1935), to Warren E. Leonard and Kathryn M. (Nicholas) Inness at their home 10 miles east of Karval.
    He spent the early years working on the farm and was already driving wheat trucks to Hugo at the age of 10 for Jim Middleton. At the age of 18 he married his childhood sweetheart in June of 1953. They started their family in a small house one mile east of Karval.
    During the time they were building their family, Gwendal worked different places and jobs such as farming and truck driving. In 1959 he started working for the county road and bridge crew as a transportation safety technician (better known as a "grader man").
    In 1970 he went to work for his father on the ranch east of Karval and later moved his family to the present homestead four miles east of Karval. It was during this time that he became the mentor to his children as they participated in school, sports, music, ranching and learning the general principles to prepare them for life. It was also during this time that they perfected the fine art of chasing coyotes and antelope, and especially to watch out for ravines and old basements.
    He started his community leadership in the early 60's by umpiring Little League, Babe Ruth and town team baseball. He and his wife became 4-H general leaders in 1965 where they led for 15 years. During this time he taught many young people how to square dance. After several years of farming and ranching he decided to run for county commissioner in 1981. After winning the election he served two terms from 1982 to 1990 as the best darn commissioner that Lincoln County ever had.
    During and after his term as commissioner his life branched out into many directions by joining lots of different organizations. He was a charter member of both the Karval Lions Club and the Karval Volunteer Fire Department where he served in most leadership roles in each organization.
    He also served on the Lincoln County EMS Council, the Alumni Association and the Lincoln County Stockmen's Association where he was the past president. In 1991 he became a member of the Lincoln Community Hospital Board where he was presently serving as chairman of the board.
    He served in a number of capacities in many other organizations and was always willing to lend a helping hand. During the course of his life some of his understudies included Red Skelton and the Smothers Brothers. It is probably because of these people that we enjoyed knowing him as a Homecoming Clown, Santa Claus, Tail Twister and overall entertainer and jokester wherever he went.
    Gwendal was diagnosed as having leukemia on April 22, 1995, and although he fought the disease with all his mite, he passed away July 15, 1995 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs at the age of 60.
    Gwendal is survived by his wife, Pat, his five sons, Allen and children Aaron, Adam and Cybil of Colorado Springs; Leon and his wife, Sandy, and their children Brooke, of Ordway; and Bill and Bill's wife, Tina., of Fowler (Gwendal's first great-grandchild is soon to arrive and is sure to be Bill and Tina's joy in their time of sorrow); his son Larry and his wife, Cindy and their children, Levi, Zane and Jake of Karval; Carlos and wife, Michelle and children, Tiffany, Shaun, and Colton of Karval, and Jenisha and Shayla Bowerman of Colorado Springs; Patrick and wife, Ginny, and children Micheal, Amanda, Jessica and Ashleigh of Karval; one daughter, Enola, of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his sister, Onnalee Harrell and husband, Millard, and children Gwendolyn and Kelby and Kelby's wife, Stephanie of Elkhart, Kan.; his mother, Katheryn Innes of Elkhart, Kan., his mother in law Gladys Sherman of La Junta, a brother-in-law, Bill Sherman and wife Sandy; sister-in-law Ruth Wheeler and Guy Simone. Gwendal and Pat also provided a home for 17 foster children including Theresa, Sheryl, Bandon, Willie and Justin. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as his step-mother Marvis June of Limon.
    Funeral Services were held July 19 at the Karval School with Rev. Ron Clark officiating. The musical selection were a 'Tribute To Dad'. Casket bearers were Robert Elliot, Robert Webb, Robert Williams, Darrel Dutro, Lyle Hilferty, Robert Capps, Carl Johnson and Keith Capps. Honorary escorts were the Karval Lions Club, Karval Fire Department, Lincoln Community Hospital, Memorial Hospital Oncology, EMS Council, Lincoln County Stockmen, Lincoln County employees and the 4-H Foundation.
    Burial was in the Bucklen Cemetery in Karval.
    Memorials may be sent to the Karval Fire Department or the Karval Nazarene Church.

    Died:
    Obituary
    GWENDAL LEON LEONARD (4-16-1935 to 7-15-1995)

    Gwendal Leon Leonard was born April 16, 1935 to Warren E. Leonard and Kathryn M. (Nicholas) Inness at their home, 10 miles east of Karval.
    Gwendal spent his early years working on the farm and was driving wheat trucks to Hugo at the age of 10 for Jim Middleton. At the age of 18 he married his childhood sweetheart, June 13, 1953. They started their family in a small house one mile east of Karval.
    During their time they were building their family, Gwendal worked different places and jobs, such as farming and truck driving. In 1959 he started working for the county road and bridge crew as a transportation safety technician (better known as a “grader man”).
    In 1970 he went to work for his father on the ranch east of Karval and later moved his family to the present homestead four miles east of Karval. It was during this time that he became the mentor to his children as they participated in school sports, music, ranching and learning the general principles to prepare them for life. It was also during this time that they perfected the fine art of chasing coyotes and antelope, which taught them to watch out for ravines and old basements.
    Gwendal started his community leadership in the early 60’s by umpiring Little League, Babe Ruth and town team baseball, He and his wife, Pat, became 4-H general leaders in 1965, where they led for 15 years. During this time he taught many young people how to square dance.
    After several years of farming and ranching, Gwendal decided to run for county commissioner in 1981. After winning the election, he served two terms from 1982 to 1990 as the best darn commissioner that Lincoln County ever had.
    During and after his term as commissioner, his life branched out into many directions by joining many different organizations. He was a charter member of both the Karval Lions Club and the Karval Volunteer Fire Department, where he served in most leadership roles in each organization. He also served on the Lincoln County EMS Council, the Alumni Association and the Lincoln County Community Hospital Board, where he was presently serving as chairman of the board. He served in a number of capacities in many other organizations and was always willing to lend a helping hand.
    During the course of his life, some of his understudies included Red Skelton and the Smothers Brothers. It is probably because of these people that we enjoyed knowing him as a Homecoming Clown, Santa Claus, Tail Twister and overall entertainer and jokester wherever he went.
    Gwendal was diagnosed as having leukemia on April 22, 1995, and although he fought the disease with all his might, he passed away July 15, 1995 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs at the age of 60.
    Gwendal is survived by his wife, Pat, his five sons: Allen and children, Aaron, Adam and Cybil of Colorado Springs; Leon and his wife, Sandy and their children, Brooke of Ordway and Bill and Bill’s wife, Tina of Fowler. (Gwendal’s first great-grandchild is soon to arrive and is sure to be Bill and Tina’s joy in their time of sorrow); his son Larry and his wife Cindy and their children, Levi, Zane and Jake of Karval; Carlos and his wife, Michelle and their children, Tiffany, Shaun and Colton of Karval and Jenisha and Shayla Bowerman of Colorado Springs; Patrick and his wife Ginny, and their children Micheal, Amanda, Jessica and Ashleigh of Karval; one daughter, Enola, of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his mother, Kathryn Inness of Elkhart, KS, his sister Onnalee Harrell and her husband, Millard and their children Kelby and his wife Stephanie of Hutchinson and Gwendolyn of Salina; his mother in law, Gladys Sherman of La Junta, a brother in law, Bill Sherman and wife Sandy; sister in law Ruth Wheeler and Guy Simone. Gwendal and Pat also provided a home for 17 foster children, including Theresa, Sheryl, Brandon, Willie and Justin. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins as well as his step mother, Marvis June of Limon.
    Funeral Services were held July 19, 1995 at the Karval School with Rev. Ron Clark officiating. The musical selection was a ‘Tribute To Dad’.
    Casket bearers were Robert Elliot, Robert Webb, Robert Williams, Darrel Dutro, Lyle Hilferty, Robert Capps, Carl Johnson and Keith Capps. Honorary escorts were the EMS Council, Lincoln County Stockmen, Lincoln County employees and the 4-H Foundation.
    Burial was in the Bucklen Cemetery in Karval.
    Memorials were sent to the Karval Fire Department or the Karval Church of the Nazarene.

    Gwendal married Patricia Lorraine Sherman [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Allen Leroy Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1954 in La Junta, Colorado; died about 2022.
    2. 5. Edward Leon Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 6. Larry Lee Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 7. Enola Lorraine Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 8. Carlos Lane Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 9. Patrick Lynn Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Onnalee Jean Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Kathryn1)

    Onnalee married Millard Lee Harrell [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Kelby Lee Harrell  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Gwendolyn Sue Harrell  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Allen Leroy LeonardAllen Leroy Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1) was born on 14 Jan 1954 in La Junta, Colorado; died about 2022.

    Notes:

    As of December, 2005 Allen is a Sr. Litigation Specialist representing the City of Colorado Springs, Colo. His work is in all aspects of litigation, including personal injury cases, slip & fall to auto accidents; alleged civil rights violations through the police department, including illegal search & seizure, freedom of speech, excessive force, etc.; land use cases and condemnations; utility cases including EPA violations, etc; personnel cases, such as wrongful discipline/termination; medical malpractice through Memorial Hospital; construction contract cases, etc.
    Allen handles cases defending the City of Colorado Springs in almost any aspect.

    Lived in Colorado Springs as of July 15 1995.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allen.leonard.31

    Allen married Linda Lou Rader [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Aaron Scott Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 13. Adam Wayne Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 14. Cybil Jeanette Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 5.  Edward Leon Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1)

    Edward married Sandra Lea Rogers [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Brooke Elaine Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 6.  Larry Lee Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1)

    Larry married Cynthia Faye Clark [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Levi Reid Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Zane Lee Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 18. Jake Daniel Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 7.  Enola Lorraine Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1)

  5. 8.  Carlos Lane Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1)

    Carlos married Julie Faye Seymour [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Shayla Dawn Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point

    Carlos married Michelle Rene Fisher [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Colton Carlos Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 9.  Patrick Lynn Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1)

    Patrick married Ginny Sue Thompson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Jessica Lyn Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 22. Ashleigh Rene Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 10.  Kelby Lee Harrell Descendancy chart to this point (3.Onnalee2, 1.Kathryn1)

    Kelby married Stephanie Wiens [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 11.  Gwendolyn Sue Harrell Descendancy chart to this point (3.Onnalee2, 1.Kathryn1)

    Gwendolyn married Worthy Lawrence Stutler, Jr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Joshua Holden Stutler  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Jacob Tyler Stutler  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. Jared Isaac Stutler  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 26. Jacey Kathryn Stutler  Descendancy chart to this point

    Gwendolyn married Chuck Modlin [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Aaron Scott Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (4.Allen3, 2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1)

    Aaron married Connie Marie Hall [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Adam Wayne Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (4.Allen3, 2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1)

    Adam married Jennifer Marie Toles [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Ashton Tyler Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Aeden Anthony Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 14.  Cybil Jeanette Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (4.Allen3, 2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1)

    Cybil married Mark Paul Kwiatkowski [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Hailey Erin Kwiatkowski  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 30. Marek Ryan Kwiatkowski  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 15.  Brooke Elaine Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (5.Edward3, 2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1)

    Brooke married Shane Wilbern Baker [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Colin Wilbern Baker  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 16.  Levi Reid Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (6.Larry3, 2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1)

    Levi married Yonda Smith [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Kiya Jaree Leonard  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 17.  Zane Lee Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (6.Larry3, 2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1)

  7. 18.  Jake Daniel Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (6.Larry3, 2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1)

    Jake married Terrie Perue [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 19.  Shayla Dawn Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (8.Carlos3, 2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1)

    Shayla married Justin Gene Morgan [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Leven Dane Morgan  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 20.  Colton Carlos Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (8.Carlos3, 2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1)

  10. 21.  Jessica Lyn Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (9.Patrick3, 2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1)

  11. 22.  Ashleigh Rene Leonard Descendancy chart to this point (9.Patrick3, 2.Gwendal2, 1.Kathryn1)

  12. 23.  Joshua Holden Stutler Descendancy chart to this point (11.Gwendolyn3, 3.Onnalee2, 1.Kathryn1)

    Joshua married Sarah Krehbiel [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 24.  Jacob Tyler Stutler Descendancy chart to this point (11.Gwendolyn3, 3.Onnalee2, 1.Kathryn1)

    Jacob married Luisa Fierro [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 25.  Jared Isaac Stutler Descendancy chart to this point (11.Gwendolyn3, 3.Onnalee2, 1.Kathryn1)

  15. 26.  Jacey Kathryn Stutler Descendancy chart to this point (11.Gwendolyn3, 3.Onnalee2, 1.Kathryn1)


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