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Leroy Charles “Roy” Koftan

Birth	:	31 Dec 1892 Tyndall, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	26 Oct 1972 Sedan, Chautauqua County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Grace Lawn Cemetery, Howard, Elk County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.4583015, -96.2722015
Description	:	Howard Courant-Citizen - November 2, 1972 Leroy Charles Koftan Sr., 79, of Howard, died October 26, at the Sedan City Hospital. Leroy Charles Koftan Sr. was born December 31, 1892 at Tyndall, South Dakota, the son of Joseph and Frances Hlinovsky(?) Koftan. He was a retired farmer who had resided in Elk county since 1943. He was a veteran of World War I service in the U.S.Army and was a member of the American Legion and the First Christian church of Howard. He married Alma Lindsey in Missouri, September 13, 1936(?) and she preceded him in death in 1955. Survivors include three sons, Leroy Charles... Read More	Howard Courant-Citizen - November 2, 1972 Leroy Charles Koftan Sr., 79, of Howard, died October 26, at the Sedan City Hospital. Leroy Charles Koftan Sr. was born December 31, 1892 at Tyndall, South Dakota, the son of Joseph and Frances Hlinovsky(?) Koftan. He was a retired farmer who had resided in Elk county since 1943. He was a veteran of World War I service in the U.S.Army and was a member of the American Legion and the First Christian church of Howard. He married Alma Lindsey in Missouri, September 13, 1936(?) and she preceded him in death in 1955. Survivors include three sons, Leroy Charles Koftan Jr., Topeka; James Edward Koftan, Wathena; and Kenneth J. Koftan, Wichita; one daughter, Mrs. Ed (Louise) Heck, Howard; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Langhammer(?), Clarence, Missouri and Mrs. Ella Adul, Isabell, South Dakota; and nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held Friday at 2:00 p.m., in the Spurrier Funeral Home Chapel, with pastor Hurley Low of the Baptist church officiating. Burial was in Grace Lawn cemetery. Shelby County Herald, Shelbyville, Shelby, Missouri, Wednesday, September 23, 1925, page 1. Married Here. Mr. Leroy C. Koftan, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Koftan, west of town, and Miss Alma B. Lyndsey, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lyndsey, of the Hagers Grove vicinity, were married here last Wednesday by Rev. B.R. Hollis at his residence. Mr. Koftan, who has been living with his parents on the farm, expects to soon take up work with the Kroger Stores Company at a location yet to be determined. The couple have many friends in the county to wish them well.

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Leroy Charles “Roy” Koftan's memorial is located at: Grace Lawn Cemetery, Howard, Elk County, USA.
When did Leroy Charles “Roy” Koftan death?
Leroy Charles “Roy” Koftan death on 26 Oct 1972 in Sedan, Chautauqua County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.4583015
Longitude: -96.2722015

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Koftan

(1861 - 1945)

Frances “Fanny” Hilinovsky Koftan

(1866 - 1939)

Spouse

Alma Bertha Lindsey Koftan

(1906 - 1955)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Bessie Koftan Chapin

(1894 - 1927)

Frank Edward Kaftan

(1898 - 1944)

George Frederick Koftan

(1901 - 1970)

Margaret Josephine Koftan Langhammer

(1908 - 1988)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Grace Lawn Cemetery
Howard, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4583015, -96.2722015

2. Benjamin Hobbs Gravesite
Howard, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5068480, -96.2526650

3. Moline Cemetery
Moline, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3746986, -96.3094025

4. Fairview United Brethren Cemetery
Howard, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5516120, -96.2869580

5. Bunker Hill Cemetery
Howard, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5407982, -96.3347015

6. Elk Falls Cemetery
Elk Falls, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3767100, -96.2005400

7. Cresco Cemetery
Howard, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5619011, -96.2517014

8. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Moline, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3527985, -96.2893982

9. Wilkinson Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.5670900, -96.3077700

10. Clear Creek Cemetery
Howard, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4874992, -96.4171982

11. Sallee Family Cemetery
Moline, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3634600, -96.3627900

12. Forest Cemetery
Howard, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5416985, -96.3796997

13. Rural Vale Cemetery
Fiat, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5698891, -96.1794662

14. Ames Chapel Cemetery
Moline, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3147011, -96.2727966

15. Old Boston Cemetery
Chautauqua County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2986540, -96.3174390

16. Wade Cemetery
Cave Springs, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5433000, -96.0885200

17. Green Lawn Cemetery
Grenola, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3466988, -96.4364014

18. Longton Cemetery
Longton, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3922501, -96.0698624

19. Goble Farm Cemetery
Severy, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6351600, -96.2813800

20. South Lawn Cemetery
Severy, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6342010, -96.2422028

21. Twin Groves Cemetery
Severy, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6357994, -96.2422028

22. Busby Cemetery
Busby, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4595299, -96.0423126

23. Mount Zion Cemetery
Cave Springs, Elk County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5844002, -96.0980988

24. Gage Cemetery
Fall River, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6208400, -96.1466100