Yuma County, Colorado Photographs

Yuma County Pioneer Photographs:

Anthony N. and Jennie (Sweetwood) Kummer, Wray


JENNIE'S FAMILY

One tree said her father was John S. Sweetwood, in Saline County, Nebarska in 1880, age 7, 2ith George Sweetwood of Pennsylvania and Nancy of Ohio.
George is buried in Rulo, Nebraska 1847-1926 # 63014925.
Children :"William (b. 1865 in PA), Jacob (b. 1871 in NE), John (b. 1873 in NE), Mary J(b. 1877 in NE), Jessie (b. 1878 in NE), & Jane (b. 1883 in NE)"

In 1910 Phillips County, Kansas, Harry C. Bates is farming, 28, born in Kansas, with Ella L. 29 in Iowa. She's had four kids, all living. Alice 1 and Luetta M. newborn both in Kansas, and Jennie C. Sweetwood 10 born in Nebraska.

ANTHONY'S FAMILY

In 1900 Red Willow County, Nebraska, John Kummer is farming, born October 1846 in Germany, with Emma April 1850 in Germany, mwhos' had 13 kids, nine living. John is 27, Gussie 25, Maggie 22, Anthony 17 and Mary 17, William 14, Kathar 12, all born in Iowa, and Aloysius 9 in Nebraska.

John Kummer 1845-1916 is buried in McCook # 59771319, with Anna (Streff) Kummer 1849-1907 # 59777345.

1912 McCook "Mrs Elizabeth Kummer who haa been ill fcr seme time at the home of her daughter Mrs L P Davis, on 3rd street east passed away about one o'clock Saturday afternccn Services will be held at St Patricks church at 730 tomorrow morning after which the body will be taken up to Hayes county for burial in the cemetery cf Sacred Heart parish
(This might be Mrs. Joe Kummer.)

February 1913 Wray "Anthony Kummer arrived home Saturday from his visit at his home near McCook. Mr. and Mrs. Mount and Mr. Leppord were guests of Anthony Kummer last Sunday."

Anthony proved up 280 acres in sections 12, 13, and 14, 2N 44W in 1916.

George Eatinger proved up 80 acres in 24, 2N 44W in 1918, witnesses Stephen D. Taylor, Ray Taylor, Fred G. Bowen, and Anthony N. Kummer, all of Wray.

October 12, 1916 "Marriage license was issued to Anthony Kummer and Jennie Sweetwood by County Clerk McKinney this week. "

October 18, 1917 "A nine-pound baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Kummer, of five miles north of Wray, yesterday."

In 1930 Wray, Anthony is a railroad laborer, 41, with Jennie C. 30, Ruby E. 12, John A. 9, Mary C. 3, and Margaret F. seven months.

In 1940 Wray, Anthony is 54, Jennie C. 40, Mary E. 13, Margaret 10, and Alice 6.

April 14, 1949 " Funeral services for Anthony N. Kummer, a resident of this community for forty years, were held Sunday afternoon from the Church of the Nazarene with Rev. L. B. Spellenberger officiating. Interment was at Grandview cemetery.
Mr. Kummer succumbed Thursday, April 7, at Colorado General hospital in Denver. He was severely burned in an accident while thawing pipes last January 10. He was treated at the Wray Community hospital and was later removed to Denver for treatment.
The deceased, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kummer, was born May 27, 1883, in Lamars, Iowa, and was 65 years, 10 months and 10 days old at the time of his death. He moved from lowa to McCook, Nebraska, with his family, and in 1910 came to this community, homesteading north of Wray.
He was married to Jennie Sweetwood on October 10, 1916, and seven children, one boy and six girls, were born to them. The family moved into Wray in 1918 and Mr. Kummer spent the remainder of his life here.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Mrs. Jennie Kummer and four daughters, Mrs. Myrle Stevens of McCook, Nebraska, Mrs. Russell Burton of Sterling, Mrs. Leonard Miller of Wray and Miss Alice Kummer who is still at home. One son and two daughters preceded their father in death. Other survivors are two brothers and two sisters, Weece Kummer of Indianola, Nebraska, William Kummer of North Platte, Nebraska, Mrs. Kate Balius of McCook, and Mrs. Elizabeth Nikoret of Alliance, Nebraska. One brother and three sisters preceded him in death. Also left are nine grandchildren, seven nieces, twenty nephews and many less near relatives.
Mr. Kummer became a member of the Church of the Nazarene in 1940. He loved his religion an! spent much time in reading the bible. He was considerate and loving as a father and was known as a kind neighbor and good citizen."
He's buried in Wray # 81581678.

May 3, 1951 "Mrs. Jennie Kummer and Bert Thacker were married at Benkelman Monday afternoon, April 23, and are now making their home in west Wray. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Elsie McGaughey in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Keech, their attendants, and the bride's daughter. Miss Alice Kummer. The bride wore an attractive navy blue dress with a corsage of pink rosebuds."

Bert Thacker 1883-1963 is buried in Wray # 81633963.

Jennie is buried in Wray 1898-1983 # 81581900.

RUBY

In 1940 McCook, Ruby Stevens is 22, married to Myrle 24, and Merle 1.
They're living with his mother Claudia Stevens 60.

Ruby Ellen Stevens, born October 17, 1917, died in Kern County, California March 25, 1997.
She's buried in Bakersfield # 19307197, with Myrle D. 1916-1990.

"Doris Ellen Kier was born Nov. 14, 1940, at McCook, Neb., to Myrle and Ruby (Kummer) Stevens. As a young girl she grew up in McCoo , graduating from McCook High School.
Doris married Rueben League and to this union three children were born, Steven, Kevin, and Kory. The couple made their home in Stratton, where Doris was employed at several different locations including, The Miller Company, and the Flame. Doris furthered her education and became a certified nursing assistant, working in many of the surrounding care facilities.
Doris was a member of the Christian Union Church of Stratton. She enjoyed attending auctions and garage sales. Doris loved to assist anyone in need and volunteered anytime she could at the church and local senior center. Her special love was her grandchildren and attending all of their activities. Doris preceded Rueben in death and later married Jerry Kier. She continued to make Stratton her home until present.
Doris passed away Monday evening, March 27, 2017, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center, Kearney, Neb.. She was 76 years of age.
Survivors include sons, Kevin League and RayeAnn Solko of Stratton and Kory League and wife, Christina M. of Stratton; eight grandchildren, Shelby Brown, Tanner League, Dalton League, Jayden League, Elliott League, Landon League, Wesley League, and Christy League; one great-granddaughter, Scarlett Brown; sister, Janice Carney of Bakersfield, Calif.; brothers, Jimmy Stevens and wife, Bea, of Bakersfield and Ronnie Stevens and special friend, Gwen,of Phoenix, Ariz.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Rueben and Jerry; son, Steven; brothers, Jerry, Carl, and Marvin; and sisters, Darlene Sauvage and Patty Jones.
Funeral services will be Monday morning, April 3, 2017, 10:30 a.m., at Christian Union Church of Stratton, with Pastor Kevin Fink officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Stratton.
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, April 2, 2017, 2 to 6 p.m. at Christian Union Church of Stratton."

JOHN

February 16, 1933 " John Kummer, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Kummer, died at the Wray hospital early this morning from complications following an operation which he underwent last Sunday. The boy was about 12 years of age. No funeral arrangements had been made as we go to press."

ALICE

April 29, 1954 "Miss Alice Kummer, daughter of Mrs. Bert Thacker, and Leslie Post were married at the Nazarene parsonage at ten o'clock on the morning of Saturday. April 17. Rev. Laurence Gifford officiated and the ceremony was witnessed by members of the couple's family and the Gifford family. They are making their home in Wray."

Leslie R. Post 1912-1976 is buried in Wray # 57511174.

Alice was named McCloud in 1978, dying January 15, 2002. SHe was born in Wray February 1, 1934.

Alice J. McCloud 1934-2002 is buried in Wray # 61151853, with Robert L. 1944- married January 1984.

Mary Lou Post was born July 25, 1964 to Pete and Mary Ann Redden. She passed away September 5, 2016 at the age of 52.
Mary was the youngest of eight children. Her siblings include Flora Redden of Commerce City, Colorado, Jane Holsinger of Parker, Colorado, Jim and wife, Sue Redden of Pueblo, Colorado, Pete Redden of Thornton, and Abbie and Denver Redden of Yuma, Colorado.
Mary grew up in Denver, Colorado. At the age of seven, her family moved to Haigler, Nebraska where she lived until the age of sixteen. When Mary was sixteen she moved to an apartment in Wray, Colorado.
When Mary was 23, she met the love of her life at her birthday party, Gary Post. It was pretty much love at first site, for they were married December 18, 1987 in Yuma, Colorado. They were blessed by the birth of one child, Gary Jr.
She was preceded in death by both of her parents, Pete and Mary Ann Redden, an older brother, Sam Shuel, her mother-in-law, Alice McCloud and nephew, Bryant Post.
Mary leaves behind her husband of 28 years, Gary Post and a number of other family members and a host of friends.
A Funeral Service will be held Friday, September 9, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Wray, Colorado with Pastor Don Smith officiating. Interment will be held in the Grandview Cemetery in Wray, Colorado.

Her great-grandson Bryant is buried in Wray 1993-1998.


MARGARET

October 11, 1951 "Mrs. Leonard Miller of Wray died Friday at Denver General hospital, a victim of polio. The Wray mother of two small children was striken the day before and was taken to Denver in an ambulance driven by Highway Patrolman Darold Hartsook. She died only a short time after she arrived at the hospital. Margaret Fern Miller was born August 24, 1929, in Wray. She was a daughter of Anthony and Jennie Sweetwood Kummer. On May 17, 1948 she was married to Leonard Miller at Wray. She is survived by her husband and two sons, Harold Leroy and Clarence Eugene; her mother, Mrs. Bert Thacker; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Stevens, McCook, Neb., Mrs. Mary Burton and Alice Kummer of Wray. Her father and a brother, John, preceded her in death. Private funeral services for Mrs. Miller were held at the Lockwood Mortuary Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock with interment at Grandview cemetery."
"Harold Miller 69 passed away at Valley View Villa on January 30,2017. He was born on January 5, 1949 to Lenard Miller and Margaret Kummer in Wray, Colorado. He had one brother and numerous half and step siblings.
Harold leaves behind numerous friends throughout Ft. Morgan as he never knew a stranger. He was quite a conservationist, always joined in and added to the discussions. Harold had a great appreciation for everyone he met. He particularly treasured all the care providers that assisted him throughout his life in assuring his quality of life had meaning and purpose. From the age of two Harold and his brother, Clarence lived their early life at the Ridge State Home in Grand Junction, Colorado. He loved the home which established the groundwork for his ability to form meaningful relationships and opportunities for his success later in life. He loved spending time with his "community family" and considered Mr. and Mrs. Elis his parents away from home. He shared fond memories of going fishing, exploring the mountains, and family celebrations became treasures for Harold. As always, Harold loved opportunities to be in the community and one of his greatest accomplishments was winning the Jaycee's state bowling award. In 1976 he moved to Ft. Morgan. He was a very proud and social man who loved opportunities to get to know people and build friendships----all over town! He worked at various jobs as a dishwasher and in food preparation in many restaurants in Ft. Morgan until his health ended his career. Business folks around town likely remember his daily visits to their places and his conversations about community events and the happenings of the day. Community Services became one of his biggest supports and he always looked forward to the special activities they provided. One of his favorite activities was riding his bicycles and sharing conversation and humor with everyone. Holidays and special events were what he lived for. Spending time with his adopted family was also special to Harold. He was able to keep up with the teasing and wit that others dished out and looked forward to the kinship. His annual trip with his friends, Pat and Donna Nefos, to the Greeley Stampede was especially rewarding to him. By the time he returned from one trip he was planning next year's trip. Harold's love of music carried him through many tough times and he loved purchasing new (tapes) and CD's. He was also quick to inform people of his independent trips to Nashville and Branson Missouri, the concerts he attended, and the stars he shook hands with, and the pictures that he had his picture taken with. He always looked forward to spending time with friends and family and to be involved in any community celebrations-- even if he had to invite himself. Harold loved football and looked forward to going to the Ft. Morgan Mustangs home games and when the coaches took time out to walk over and visit with him. Of course, the cheerleaders were an added bonus for him and he loved the time that the football team honored him with a signed "real" football. Every Sunday Harold reminded everyone of the Bronco games and was dressed in his Bronco attire by 6:00am. Harold had a passion for knowing the time and schedules. He always owned at least 20 watches and was never late to anything. He was quick to inform others of his schedule, as well as, what he understood their schedule should be. Later in his life he experienced rewarding times at Valley View Villa where he developed many meaningful relationships with all of the staff members. He considered them his friends and Valley View Villa his home. He truly cherished the special care and love he received from everyone-- even though he was a challenge on occasion. One of his greatest joys was the day he was baptized at Life Fellowship Church. His memory of the entire congregation's support amazed him and he knew he belonged to something special. He always looked forward to attending services and activities, especially the music.
Harold leaves behind Ms. Elis (house mother from Ridge), good friends Deb Hanson and family, Pat and Donna Nefos, and a host of loyal and thoughtful friends throughout Ft. Morgan."

MARY

July 10, 1952 "Twins, James Calvert and Judy May, were born July 5 to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Burton. The mother is the former Mary Kummer."

July 17, 1952 "A surprise pink and blue shower was held July 14 in honor of Mrs. Russell Burton and her twin babies, Judy and Jimmy. Mrs. Marquis Sutton and the grandmother of the babies, Mrs. Bert Thacker, arranged the party and guests included Mrs. Blanche Newberry and Marquis, Mrs. Rosalie Wheatley and Cindy, Mrs. Ethyle Woodruff, Betty Jo and Dennis, Mrs. Fern Coston and Mary Janette, Mrs. McNaughtt, Miss Neva Probasco, Joyce and Nancy Sutton."

December 1953 Wray "WILL DO washing and ironing or baby sitting at my home. Call at 743 Hale St. - Mary Burton.


December 18, 1952 " Lucetta Ellen Bates, daughter of Reuben and Frances Shook, was born at Peoria, Iowa, February 21, 1881. After a long illness, that suddenly become critical, she died at the Wray Community hospital at 1:10 o'clock Friday morning, Dec. 12, at the age of 71 years, 9 months and 21 days.
On August 6, 1907, she was married to Harry C. Bates at Phillipsburg, Kansas. Four daughters were born to this union. Mrs. Bates had been an active member of the First Presbyterian church of Wray until her illness forced her to discontinue her church activities.
Besides her husband, Harry, Mrs. Bates is survived by the following: Two daughters by a previous marriage, Jennie Thacker of Wray and Susie Sweetwood of Canada; four daughters born to her and Mr. Bates; Mrs. Alice Houston of Wray, Mrs. Rosella Sparks of Golden, Mrs. Nettie Finnegan of California, and Mrs. Mabel Dangberg of Idalia; a brother, William Shook of North Platte, Neb.; a sister, Mrs. Florence Palmer of North Platte; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services for Mrs. Bates were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church with the Rev. W. S. Ickler officiating. Burial was in Grandview cemetery."
Lucetta is buried in Wray 1881-1952 # 17005559.

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