Funeral Homes near Penokee

Facts about the city

Penokee is an unincorporated community in Graham County, Kansas, United States, in the Solomon Valley. It was founded by Ben Chadsey and was originally established under the name of Reford in 1888. It grew from the Union Pacific Railroad going through town. Because the town became mistaken for Rexford, Kansas, the residents renamed their town after the Penokee Mountains near Lake Superior.

Penokee Obituaries

It was disclosed by Beatrice Daily Sun on September 26th, 2017 that Laura D Krous (Rollins) perished in Beatrice, Nebraska.  Ms. Krous was 86 years old and was born in Penokee, KS.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Laura D's life.

It was written on March 26th, 2017 that Lois Elaine Herrin (Ebnother) died in Lake Forest Park, Washington.  Ms. Herrin was 92 years old and was born in Penokee, KS.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lois Elaine's life.

It was revealed by The Daily Herald on June 30th, 2016 that Ellie Horcher (Dreiling) died in Crystal Lake, Illinois.  Ms. Horcher was 88 years old and was born in Penokee, KS.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ellie's life.

It was disclosed by Chicago Tribune on June 29th, 2016 that Ellie Horcher (Dreiling) perished in Crystal Lake, Illinois.  Ms. Horcher was 88 years old and was born in Penokee, KS.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ellie's life.

It was noted by Emmett Messenger Index on February 20th, 2015 that George Super died in Emmett, Idaho.  Super was 94 years old and was born in Penokee, KS.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor George's life.

It was written by Idaho Press Tribune on September 11th, 2012 that Loyal David Jr Brumbaugh passed away in Parma, Idaho.  Brumbaugh was 89 years old and was born in Penokee, KS.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Loyal David Jr's life.

It was written by Abilene Reporter-News on May 7th, 2012 that Oris Ruel Greever died in Abilene, Texas.  Greever was 83 years old and was born in Penokee, KS.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Oris Ruel's life.

History

It grew from the Union Pacific Railroad going through town. Penokee is the only town in the US named that. . Penokee is an unincorporated area community in Graham County, Kansas County, Kansas, United States, in the Solomon Valley. Because the town became mistaken for Rexford, Kansas, the residents renamed their town after the Penokee Mountains near Lake Superior.