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Darius Troutman Obituary and Family Listing TROUTMAN, DARIUS Darius Troutman was born June 6 1866, near Rochester, Fulton Co., Ind., and died at the home of his brother, Michael Troutman near Belle Plaine, Kans., Dec. 23d, 1900 after a long and painful illness, his disease being miner's consumption. His illness was borne with singular patience, resignation and sweetness of disposition, for five weeks being a continual grapple with the dread disease. While clinging to life he was surrounded by loving brothers and sisters, his brother William and wife coming from the old home in Indiana, 1,000 miles distant. His sister Myrtle from Dover, O. T. many loving hands were stretched out to hold him back but all loving care and the best of medical skill could not accomplish were without avail. Bowing in weak submission to Him who "doeth all things well" he passed to the better land. The funeral services were conducted by his nurse, Pastor and friend, I. Willey, assisted by Rev. Barron of the M. E. Church and Rev. Miller of the Presbyterian Church. His remains were laid to rest beside his mother in the Belle Plaine Cemetery. (Belle Plaine News, Dec. 27, 1900 https://kansashistoricalopencontent.newspapers.com/image/71420288/?article=177475a9-2b9b-4300-8b04-5e6b6815a2dc&terms=Darius

Michael Troutman Obituary and Family Listing BELLE PLAINE NEWS 18 Mar 1926 Obituary-Troutman Michael Troutman was born in Fulton county, Indiana, April 17 1850. Here he lived until 17 years of age at which time they moved to Macon county, Ills. In October 1871 he removed to Kansas settling in Avon township near Wellington. Two years later he homesteaded a claim of 160 acres in South Haven township. in 1879 he moved to Harmon township to his present home where he has resided for the last 47 years. April 20 1876 he was united in marriage to Miss Delilia Elder. Five children were the result of this union. Two children are living today: Mrs. O. T. Haun of Wellington, (see notes) Kansas and George H. Troutman of Belle Plaine in whose home he was so tenderly cared for during his last sickness. Over 32 years ago he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Belle Plaine where he has since retained his membership. He was a member of the United Workmen, the Fraternal Aid and the Elks. Beside the two children there survive two brothers: William Troutman of Galveston, Ind., and Ezra Troutman of South Haven, Kansas. Also three sisters: Mrs Nancy Lambert of Kokoomo, Ind., Mrs. Ella Snyder of Dalton City, Ill. and Mrs. E.M. Tilbury of Eldorado, Ark., who for the last five weeks has been helping care for her brother. There are also seven grandchildren. Last Thursday, Mar. 11 he passed to his reward. It was the same day and hour that 9 years before his wife had preceded him. At the time of his going he had been here 75 years, 10 months and 24 days. He was a man respected by all who knew him for his honesty and integrity. He was a good citizen a good neighbor and a good friend. The funeral services were held from the Methodist Church Saturday afternoon, at 2:30, conducted by the pastor, Rev. B.F. Young. There was a large crowd present, the building not being able to hold near all those who wished to attend. Special music was furnished by a quartette composed of Miss Leata and Helen Hatfield and Paul and Solon Hatfield. Miss Cliffie Crews presided at the piano. The floral offerings were very profuse. Burial took place at the local cemetery. https://www.ksgenweb.org/sumner/obits/Michael_A_Troutman.html