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May 29, 1970 Alfred Andreas Nightingale Alfred A. Nightengale was born to Andrew and Helena Nightingale in McPherson County, Kansas on Sept. 11, 1892 and departed this life in Grady Memorial Hospital, Chickasha, Okla. on May 29, 1970, having reached the age of 77 years, 8 months and 18 days. In 1910, at the age of 18, he with his parents, brothers and sisters left the Lone Tree community, coming to Oklahoma, beginning here with the toil and hardships of establishing residence. Father received his education in Kansas. He was baptized on Oct. 25, 1914 by the late Min. Daniel Holdeman, becoming a member of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, to which faith he remained true unto the end. On June 11, 1916 he was united in marriage to Ida Unruh of Galva, Kansas. This union was blest with nine sons and four daughters. Father was engaged in farming, facing the responsibility of providing for his family with courage. On March 3, 1935 father was elected and ordained to the Deaconry. He filled this office with conviction and sympathy for others. He assisted in the gospel ministry, preaching the Word when the need was there. Father had a deep concern for the church. We believe his concern and prayers through the years have been fruitful in the congregation as well as in the family. He leaves to mourn his departure, me his bereaved wife; nine sons: Menno and wife Florence; Daniel and wife Sadie; Glen and wife Roberta; John and wife Ella Mae; Homer and wife Carolyn, all of Chickasha, Okla.; Clarence and wife Erma; Frank and wife Arville of Verden, Okla.; Orlie and wife Doris of Fairview, Okla.; Cecil and wife Geneva of Cleveland, Miss.; four daughters: Mary of the home; Dessie and husband John Koehn; Ruby and husband Abe D. Koehn of Galva, Kansas; Sophie and husband Vernon Nightingale of Fairview, Okla.; 48 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; also three brothers and four sisters: Jesse and Henry of Chickasha, Okla.; Elmer of Verden; Mrs. Ed Unruh of Chickasha; Mrs. Alfred Schmidt and Mrs. Harry Smith of Verden; Mrs. Walter Koehn of Rich Hill, Mo. Preceding him in death were his parents, four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were conducted June 2, 1970 in the Plainview Church. The introduction was made by Min. Tobe Koehn. Min. Milford Wenger spoke words of comfort from Psa. 90:9, 10; John 10:27-29; Rev. 14:13. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery with Min. Tobe Koehn in charge of the committal service, reading from John 5:24-29. |
© Chickasha Express~Star Chickasha, Oklahoma Sunday, February 24, 1974 Ida [Unruh] Nightingale Mrs. Ida Nightingale buried at Plainview Mennonite Church Cemetery. Funeral service for Mrs. Ida Nightingale, 77, Verden, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Plainview Mennonite Church near Verden. Mrs. Nightingale died at 11 a.m. Thursday in Grady Memorial Hospital. She was born March 20, 1896, at McPherson, Kan. Mrs. Nightingale was a member of the Plainview Mennonite Church. She married Alfred Nightingale in 1916 and moved to the Verden area from Kansas. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1970. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Dessie Koehn of Moundridge, Kan., Mrs. Ruby Koehn of Barnett, Mo., Mrs. Sophia Nightingale of Fairview, Okla., and Miss Mary Nightingale of Verden; nine sons, Meno Nightingale, Daniel Nightingale, and Glen Nightingale, all of Chickasha, Clarence Nightingale, Frank Nightingale, John Nightingale, and Homer Nightingale, all of Verden, Orlie Nightingale of Fairview, and Cecil Nightingale of Leland, Miss.; fifty grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Interment will be in the Plainview Mennonite Church Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home. |
© Chickasha Express~Star Chickasha, Oklahoma February 18, 2001 Henry A. Nightingale Funeral services for Henry A. Nightingale, 86, of Moundridge, Kan., formerly of Chickasha, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, 2001, at the Plainview Mennonite Church in Chickasha. Ministers Glen Nightingale and Calvin Nightingale will officiate. Henry A. Nightingale was born Oct. 27, 1914, in Chickasha, the son of Andrew B. Nightingale and Carrie (Koehn) Nightingale. He died on Friday, Feb. 16, 2001, at Mercy Hospital in Moundridge. On Dec. 17, 1939, Henry and his wife Dessye were married at Chickasha. A retired farmer, he was a member of the Plainview Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, in Chickasha. Henry moved to Moundridge three years ago from Chickasha. He was preceded in death by seven brothers, five sisters and one grandson. Survivors include his wife Dessye of the home; three daughters: Priscilla Schmidt of Clarksdale, Mo., Charlotte Jantz of Chickasha, and Judy Esau Grifton of N.C.; one sister, Eva Koehn of Rich Hill, Mo.; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001, at Sevier Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Plainview Church Cemetery, Chickasha, under the direction of Moundridge Funeral Home, Moundridge, Kan. Memorial contributions may be sent to Moundridge Manor in care of the funeral home. |
August 3, 2005 Dessye Belle [Nightingale] Nightingale Daughter Henry H. and Leah Jantz Nightengale. A resident of Moundridge for seven years, formerly of Chickasha, Okla., she was a homemaker. On Dec. 17, 1939, she married Henry A. Nightingale at Chickasha, Okla. He died Feb. 16, 2001. She was preceded in death by four brothers; five sisters; and a grandson. The cemetery is located West of Chickasha, and South East of Verden. Lat: 35° 03" 32'N, Lon: 98° 03" 29'W Shirley Twp Sec 20 The cemetery is located West of Chickasha, and South East of Verden. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Plainview Mennonite Church, rural Chickasha, Okla., with Ministers Glen Nightingale, Robert Schmidt and Calvin Nightingale presiding. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Moundridge Funeral Home. Burial will be in Plainview Church Cemetery, rural Chickasha, Okla. |
© Chickasha Express~Star Chickasha, Oklahoma Monday, June 19, 2006 Menno Nightingale Funeral service for Menno Nightingale, age 87, of Chickasha will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday June 24, 2006 at the Plainview Mennonite Church. Menno Nightingale was born August 28, 1918 in Verden, Oklahoma. He died Saturday June 17, 2006 in Chickasha. He was the son of Alfred and Ida [Unruh] Nightingale. Mr. Nightingale had lived in Grady County all of his life, where he farmed and was a dairyman. He married Florence Redger January 12, 1941. He was a member of Plainview Mennonite Church. One son Eldon Nightingale, one brother Orlie Nightingale and daughter-in-law Marcella Nightingale preceded him in death. Survivors include: his wife: Florence Nightingale of the home; two daughters: Lucille Huber and husband Jim of Hilman, Minn.; Nadine Friesen and husband Marvin of Barren, Wisc.; five sons: Kenneth Nightingale and wife Margaret of Columbus, Miss.; Richard Nightingale and wife Judy of West Point, Miss.; Dennis Nightingale and wife Marlene of Stover, Mo.; Robert Nightingale and wife Judine of Barron, Wisc.; James Nightingale and wife Charlotte of Chickasha, OK.; four sisters: Dessie Koehn of Moundridge, Kan.; Mary Nightingale of Montezuma, Kan.; Ruby Koehn of Montezuma, Kan.; Sophia Nightingale of Fairview, OK.; seven brothers: Clarence Nightingale of Dumas, Ark.;; Daniel Nightingale of Chickasha; Frank Nightingale of Chickasha; Glen Nightingale of Chickasha; John Nightingale of Dalhart, Tx.; Cecil Nightingale of Bloomfield, Iowa; Homer Nightingale of Leland, Miss.; one daughter-in-law: Faith Nightingale of Twin Falls, Idaho; one sister-in-law: Evaline Nightingale of Chickasha; 31 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. Interment will be in the Plainview Mennonite Cemetery, Chickasha, Oklahoma under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home. |
July 11, 2011 Florence Ruth [Redger] Nightingale Florence Ruth Nightingale, 91, of Montezuma, died Sunday, July 10, 2011, at Bethel Home Inc., Montezuma, where she had been a resident since December 2007. She was born April 30, 1920, in Cimarron, to John and Mary Koehn Redger. On Jan. 12, 1941, she married Menno Nightingale in Chickasha, Okla. He died June 17, 2006. She also was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Richard and Eldon Nightingale. Survivors include four sons, Kenneth Nightingale of Columbus, Miss., Dennis Nightingale of Stover, Mo., Robert Nightingale of Barron, Wis., and James Nightingale of Chickasha; two daughters, Lucille Huber of Hillman, Mich., and Nadine Friesen of Barron; three sisters, Elizabeth Jantz of Verden, Okla., Dena Smith of Texline, Texas, and Eva Redger of Chickasha; 31 grandchildren; and 62 great-grandchildren. Funeral was at Plainview Mennonite Church in Chickasha. Burial was at Plainview Mennonite Cemetery in Chickasha. |
January 31, 2013 Lavern Nightingale Lavern Nightingale was born to Willie and Mandina Smith Nightingale on July 6, 1926, near Chickasha,Oklahoma. After a brief illness, he peacefully passed from this life on January 31, 2013, at the Glenhaven Retirement Village, Chickasha, Oklahoma, reaching the age of eighty-six years. Dad attended Valley View and Sandlin Schools in Grady County, Oklahoma, often walking cross-country to school with his sisters. At thirteen years of age, he gave his heart to the Lord. Upon the confession of his faith, he was baptized by Min. Hiram Mininger into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite on December 18, 1939. He remained faithful to those vows to the end. As a young man, Dad went to work for Lloyd Smith during wheat harvest at Halstead, Kansas. Here he learned to know our mother, Ada June Koehn. They were married on April 30, 1950, at Halstead, Kansas, and enjoyed nearly fifty-two years of life together. Two daughters and three sons were born to this union. Mother's passing in 2002 left him lonely, but he was thankful for the care and company his daughters gave in the home. Dad was a dairy farmer by trade. He also enjoyed gardening, planting fruit trees, and the fruit of his labors. Our parents' compassion caused them to open their home to those in need. Dad loved singing and taught us and others to sing, often helping with Bible School. Dad loved the Lord, and it showed in his appreciation for the Church and her leadership. He leaves us with an assurance of victory through God's grace. Those left to cherish fond memories are two daughters, Cheryl and Elaine, of the home; three sons: Galen and wife Linda, DeRidder, Louisianna; Orie and wife, Myrna, Farwell, Texas; and Don and wife, Joanne, DeRidder, Louisiana; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Floyd Nightingale and wife, Betty Lou, Huron, South Dakota; one sister, Thelma and husband, Harold Johnson, Galva, Kansas; and one brother-in-law, Elmer Koehn, Moundridge, Kansas. |
© Chickasha Express~Star Chickasha, Oklahoma April 1, 2002 Ada June [Koehn] Nightingale Funeral service for Ada J. Nightingale, 75, of Chickasha, Oklahoma will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at the Plainview Mennonite Church. Ada J. Nightingale was born June 14, 1926 in Halstead, Kansas the daughter of Jacob T. and Nettie (Unruh) Koehn and died Saturday, March 30, 2002 in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She and Lavern Nightingale were married April 30, 1950 in Halstead, Kansas. They came to Oklahoma in 1950 and have lived here since that time. Mrs. Nightingale was a member of the Plainview Mennonite Church. She was preceded in death by: Parents and three brothers. Survivors include: Husband: Lavern Nightingale of the home; 2 daughters: Cheryl Nightingale; Elaine Nightingale both of the home; three sons and their wives: Galen and Linda Nightingale of DeRidder, Louisiana; Orie and Myrna Nightingale of Farwell, Texas; Donald and Joanne Nightingale of Chickasha, Oklahoma; three brothers and their wives: Menno and Edna Koehn of Halstead, Kansas; Allen and Osie Koehn of Halstead, Kansas; Harley and Alice Koehn if Halstead, Kansas; and two sisters and their husbands: Eileen and J. Loyd Dyck of DeRidder, Louisiana; and Vera and Merle Schmidt of Dumas, Arkansas; and 6 grandchildren. Interment will ve in the Plainview Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home. |
January 22, 2014 Glen Nightingale Minister Glen Nightingale was born to Alfred A. and Ida [Unruh] Nightingale on March 1, 1929, at Verden, Oklahoma. In the early morning hours of December 23, 2013, he peacefully departed this life at March Hospital, Moundridge, Kansas, reaching the age of eighty-four years. Dad grew up in a family of thirteen and often talked of many happy childhood times he shared with his brothers and sisters. He received his education at the Sandlin School near Verden, Oklahoma. At the age of fifteen, he accepted God's call to salvation and upon the confession of his faith, was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, on December 17, 1944, by Min. Reuben Koehn. He remained faithful to his vows until his end. On October 8, 1950, Dad was joined in marriage to Roberta Nightingale by Roberta's uncle, Min. George Nichols, at Fairview, Oklahoma. Their home was blessed with one son and four daughters. For over sixty years, they shared life's joys and sorrows, making many memories. On December 18, 1956, Dad answered the call of the Lord and the church and was ordained to the gospel ministry at Chickasha, Oklahoma, by Min. Abe T. Koehn. The church was dear to his heart, and he labored faithfully as a shepherd to his congregation and in revival work. His love for the kingdom allowed him to accept the responsibility of serving on various church boards. Serving on the Gospel Tract board was a joy to him. Dad provided well for his family as a dairyman and farmer. Her enjoyed working the land and watching the crops grow. As his family, we have many happy memories of times spent working together on the farm. As our parents grew older and Mom's health declined, life brought changes that were not always easy. Dad submitted to the challenges and, with love and devotion, cared for Mom. In April, 2011, Dad and Mom moved to the Moundridge Manor, Moundridge, Kansas. On June 1, 2011, God called Mom home, leaving Dad lonely. Dad often expressed what a beautiful and wonderful wife he had. He quietly filled his place there, often with a hand on the shoulder and a few words of encouragement. On December 9, 2013, Dad suffered an aortic aneurysm and miraculously survived the surgery. Two weeks later his body grew tired, and God graciously carried him home. Our parents are on the other side, and we are looking forward to that glad day when we can join them. Cherishing fond memories are five children: Alfrieda Nightingale, Guthrie, Oklahoma; Wilma and Weldon Smith, Chickasha, Oklahoma; Calvin and Susan Nightingale, Chickasha, Oklahoma; Bernice and Verlon Schmidt, Rush Springs, Oklahoma; Letha and Cliff Unruh, Chickasha, Oklahoma; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; five brothers: Clarence and Erma Nightingale, Brooksville, Mississippi; Daniel and Sadie Nightingale, Chickasha, Oklahoma; Frank and Arvilla Nightingale, Verden, Oklahoma; John and Mary Ann Nightingale, Montezuma, Kansas; Homer and Carolyn Nightingale, Leland, Mississippi; one brother-in-law; Vernon Nightingale, Fairview, Oklahoma; six sisters-in-law: Eveline Nightingale, Chickasha, Oklahoma; Geneva Nightingale, Moundridge, Kansas; Sylvia and Marvin Schmidt, Dalhart, Texas; Margarita Nightingale, Fairview, Oklahoma; Lillian and Jonathan Schmidt, Thomas, Oklahoma; and Judine and Robert Nightingale, Barron, Wisconsin; and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. His wife, parents, parents-in-law, three brothers, four sisters, two sisters-in-law, and four brothers-in-law preceded him in death. Funeral services were held December 28, 2013, at the Plainview Congregation, Chickasha, Oklahoma. Officiating ministers were Gary Schmidt, Robert Schmidt, and Johnny Schmidt. Burial was in the Plainview Cemetery. |
December 25, 1968 Louise Nightingale Louise Nightengale was born to Jesse and Eva (Kahn) Nightengale on March 18, 1933 at Verden, Oklahoma. She grew to womanhood in this community and also received her education in the local school. Early in life she realized the need of a Saviour. Upon true repentance and confession of faith she was baptized on March 3, 1946, thus becoming a member of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Remaining true to her vows to the end even in the face of physical handicap and suffering, she accepted her lot in life without complaint. On May 29, 1958 she entered Bethel Home, Montezuma, Kansas, where she was tenderly cared for with loving hands. She made many friends here and always had a ready smile to all that came to visit her. On December 7 she entered the Trinity Hospital, Dodge City, Kansas, for medical aid where later she submitted to surgery. Recovering sufficiently so she could return to Bethel Home where due to sudden pneumonia she passed away the following day on Dec. 25, 1968, at 3:33 p.m., reaching the age of 35 years, 9 months and 7 days. She left us a full assurance of her salvation. She leaves to mourn her departure her father Jesse, also Wanda, Howard, and Elnora of the home, Chickasha, Okla.; Lavada and husband Ralph Base, Galva, Kan.; Paul and wife Gladys, Verdon, Okla.; Ruth and husband Chester Koehn, Verdon, Okla.; Verla and husband Cornelius Goertzen, Buhler, Kan.; Rose Mary and husband Raymond Jantz, Verdon, Okla.; also 6 nephews and 4 nieces besides a host of other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death was her mother, Oct. 31, 1949. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 28, 1968, in the Plainview Church. The introduction was brought by Min. John Nightengale. Min. Abe D. Koehn spoke words of comfort from Job 14:1-2, and 14; Ps. 116:15; provider for his family. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery with Min. Abe D. Koehn in charge of the committal services. The father, brothers and sisters of Louise Nightengale wish to take this opportunity to thank everyone that helped to make her comfortable, and for the love and kindness shown her through many different ways, and especially the Bethel Home staff. May God richly reward you one and all. |
Sepember 9,1977 Marcella [Koehn] Nightingale My dear wife, Marcella Koehn Nightingale, was born April 23, 1952, at Turlock, California to Min. Jesse and Elsie Koehn. She departed from this life to be with the Lord on September 9, 1977, at Grady Memorial Hospital, Chickasha, Oklahoma. She reached the age of 25 years, 4 months, and 17 days. She received her education and grew to womanhood at Atwater, California. While still a youth, she realized her need of a Saviour, and upon true repentance and confession of her faith, she was baptized and added to the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, on March 19, 1967. She remained true unto the end. Her Christian life was a source of comfort and happiness to her. Prayer, Bible reading, and church attendance were very dear to her. Her life was a testimony of sincerity and faithfulness. Marcella was of a meek and humble spirit. Her sweet and loving disposition endeared her to whomever she met, making many friends wherever she went. On April 21, 1968, while in her parental home, her uncle and aunt, Kenney and Betty, were taken in a tragic auto accident. Kenney's six children were taken into their home. Marcella cheerfully accepted her share of the added responsibilities in caring for the family who were dear to her as her own brothers and sisters, being especially attached to little Terry who was handicapped in the accident. On September 15, 1974, she was united in marriage to me, Robert Nightingale, at Livingston, California. We made our home at Chickasha, Oklahoma. We were privileged to share the happiness of a married life for about three years. On September 2, 1977, we shared the happiness of the birth of our first child. Our happiness was complete, and it seemed life was just beginning. Little did we realize that in one week this happiness would be ended. She loved her child and home. Her passing leaves an aching void in my life. The many precious memories of our life will live on and be a comfort. Though our hearts are broken and we cannot understand why, we want to bow to the Lord and say, "Thy will be done. The Lord has given and the Lord has taken, blessed be the name of the Lord." She leaves to mourn her passing me, her deeply bereaved husband, an infant daughter, Patsy Le Ann; her parents, Jesse and Elsie Koehn; nine brothers: Dale and wife Ileen; Gaylord and wife Lana, of Atwater, California; Chester and wife Edith, Doug and wife Donna, Tim and wife Debbie, of Livingston, California; Lynn and wife Verda Mae, Galen and wife Marilda, of Verden, Oklahoma; Keith and Terry of the parental home; five sisters: Nadine and husband Frank Braun of Livingston, California; Becky and husband Lauren Unruh, Glenn, California; Ruth, Jan, and Brenda of the parental home; grandmother Bertha Koehn of Livingston, California, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held September 13, 1977, at the Plainview Church, with Ministers Glen Nightingale and John Nightingale in charge. Burial was in the church cemetery. |
© Chickasha Express~Star Chickasha, Oklahoma May 30, 2004 Jaylen Ray Nightingale Graveside services for Jaylen Ray Nightingale, infant son of Sherwin and Rhoda Nightingale, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 31, 2004, at the Plainview Mennonite Cemetery. Jaylen Ray Nightingale was born and died May 27, 2004, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Survivors include: parents, Rhoda and Sherwin Nightingale, of the home; brothers and sisters: Shandra, Daran, Caleb, and Bethany, all of the home; grandparents: Daniel and Sadie Nightingale, and Steve and Susie Peachey. Burial will be in the Plainview Mennonite Cemetery, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home. |
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