After having grown up in the Vinland community of southeast Douglas County, Charles Rumsey began his career in the funeral business in 1916 in Tonganoxie, Kansas. In 1920, Charles Rumsey moved to Lawrence and, along with his brothers, J.C. and...
Funeral Homes in Lecompton, KS
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Below you fill find all funeral homes and cemeteries in or near Lecompton.
Zip codes in the city: 66050.
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Davidson Funeral Home began operation in 1919 and I purchased the funeral home in 1997 from Doris Davidson and continue the tradition today of being family owned and operated. A sincere thank you for choosing Davidson Funeral Home; it is our...
Around 1900, Reece Cadwallader opened the city’s first funeral parlor at 514 E. Fourth Street.
Not long after, a Mr. Cross took over and moved the storefront operation to a larger facility across the street to 511 E. Fourth Street, the present...
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Facts about the city
Lecompton is a city in Douglas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 625.Lecompton played a major historical role in pre-Civil War America as the Territorial capital of Kansas from 1855 to 1861. This time period was known as Bleeding Kansas.
Lecompton Obituaries
It was reported by Topeka Capital-Journal on June 8th, 2021 that Robert L "Bob" Weeks passed away in Lecompton, Kansas. Weeks was 89 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robert L "Bob"'s life.
It was written by Topeka Capital-Journal on April 14th, 2021 that Alta Walker perished in Lecompton, Kansas. Walker was 95 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Alta's life.
It was written by Topeka Capital-Journal on January 21st, 2021 that Marian Opal Goodrick (Lasswell) perished in Lecompton, Kansas. Ms. Goodrick was 97 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Marian Opal's life.
It was reported by Topeka Capital-Journal on December 2nd, 2020 that John David Fike perished in Lecompton, Kansas. Fike was 76 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John David's life.
It was disclosed by Topeka Capital-Journal on October 11th, 2020 that John J Koerner passed away in Lecompton, Kansas. Koerner was 74 years old and was born in Yonkers, NY. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John J's life.
It was revealed by Topeka Capital-Journal on October 4th, 2020 that Howard Wayne Hildenbrand died in Lecompton, Kansas. Hildenbrand was 92 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Howard Wayne's life.
It was revealed by Topeka Capital-Journal on September 17th, 2020 that Georgia Mae Stansell passed away in Lecompton, Kansas. Stansell was 85 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Georgia Mae's life.
It was reported by Topeka Capital-Journal on December 12th, 2019 that Marlene Elizabeth Hackathorn (James) passed away in Lecompton, Kansas. Ms. Hackathorn was 82 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Marlene Elizabeth's life.
It was reported by Topeka Capital-Journal on October 29th, 2019 that Robert "Bob" Morris passed on in Lecompton, Kansas. Morris was 79 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert "Bob"'s life.
It was disclosed by Topeka Capital-Journal on October 6th, 2019 that Claude Joseph "Joe" Edwards passed on in Lecompton, Kansas. Edwards was 82 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Claude Joseph "Joe"'s life.
History
The population was 608 at the 2000 United States Census census. In 1998, the Lecompton Historical Society had the good fortune to purchase and begin restoration on the remains of the native limestone Democratic Headquarters Building (circa 1850s). In the spring of 1855, the town became the official capital of the Kansas Territory. In the 1880s there was some dissension in the United Brethren Church concerning secret organizations, causing the congregation to split. At one time, Lecompton had six active churches.
The official website for the city of Lecompton is http://lecompton.org/.
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