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Mary Etta “Molly” Hurley Colton

Birth	:	6 Apr 1871 Glasco, Cloud County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	24 Oct 1948 Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Glasco, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.3574000, -97.8245000
Description	:	Glasco Sun Nov. 4, 1948 page 2: Mary Hurley Colton, a member of one of the community's most prominent families, passed away Sunday, Oct. 24, at the St. Joseph's hospital, Concordia, Kansas, following a short illness. Mary Etta Hurley was born at Glasco, Kansas, April 6, 1871, to James J. and Hanorah Collins Hurley. One of a family of 12 children, she departed this life on Oct. 24, 1948, at the age of 77 years, 6 months and 18 days. At the age of 17 she was a teacher in the county schools. On Feb. 13, 1893, she was united in marriage to Edwin Colton. To... Read More	Glasco Sun Nov. 4, 1948 page 2: Mary Hurley Colton, a member of one of the community's most prominent families, passed away Sunday, Oct. 24, at the St. Joseph's hospital, Concordia, Kansas, following a short illness. Mary Etta Hurley was born at Glasco, Kansas, April 6, 1871, to James J. and Hanorah Collins Hurley. One of a family of 12 children, she departed this life on Oct. 24, 1948, at the age of 77 years, 6 months and 18 days. At the age of 17 she was a teacher in the county schools. On Feb. 13, 1893, she was united in marriage to Edwin Colton. To this union five children were born: Raymond Edwin of Glasco, George Francis of Goodland, Kans.; Anna Theresa Hurtig of Wichita, Kans.; Mary Genevieve LaBarge of Gaylord, Kans.; and James Leo of Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. Colton was an intelligent, honest woman, with a keen sense of humor and endowed with the attributes of a kind and loving mother, who was tireless in her devotion and work for her family and religion. Molly spent most of her life in the Bethel and Harmony communities, serving as clerk on the school board at both places for many years. She and her husband moved to Gaylord, Kansas, three years ago. Mrs. Colton leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, her five children and eight grandchildren: Jo Ann Colton of Glasco; Charles Colton of St. Francis, Kans.; Kenneth Colton of Colby, Kans.; Darrell and Larry Colton of Goodland, Kans,; Duane and Maurita Hurtig of Wichita, Kans.; and Billy Joe LaBarge of Gaylord. Four sisters: Anne Butler, Margaret Butler, Elizabeth Pitner, Ellen Klein, and one brother, William P. Hurley, all of Glasco, Kans. Also a large number of nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister: John, Thomas, James, Hanorah, Timothy and Francis. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Anthony Bevak from the St. Mary's Catholic church, Glasco, Kansas, Tuesday morning, at 9:30, Oct. 26, 1948. Hymns were sung by St. Mary's choir. Pallbearers were Fred Holbert, Herman Bates, Victor Colton, Paul Butler, Tom Butler and Ray Klein. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery, with Griffith Funeral Home in charge. Obituary furnished by Cheryl White #47248546

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Mary Etta “Molly” Hurley Colton's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Glasco, Cloud County, USA.
When did Mary Etta “Molly” Hurley Colton death?
Mary Etta “Molly” Hurley Colton death on 24 Oct 1948 in Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.3574000
Longitude: -97.8245000

Family Members:

Parent

James J. “Smiley” Hurley

(1839 - 1929)

Honora “Nora” Collins Hurley

(1844 - 1935)

Spouse

Seth Edwin Colton

(1865 - 1949)

Siblings

(unknow - 1874)

(1869 - 1875)

(1870 - 1871)

(1872 - 1875)

Timothy James “Tim” Hurley

(1875 - 1909)

Anne Louise Hurley Butler

(1876 - 1949)

Margaret Genevieve Hurley Butler

(1878 - 1967)

Elizabeth Rowena Hurley Pitner

(1879 - 1963)

Ellen R. “Nellie” Hurley Klein

(1883 - 1977)

Francis Joseph “Frank” Hurley

(1885 - 1942)

Children

Raymond Edwin “Ray” Colton

(1894 - 1985)

Mary Genevieve Colton LaBarge

(1906 - 1982)

James Leo Colton

(1911 - 1964)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Glasco, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3574000, -97.8245000

2. Glasco Cemetery
Glasco, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3574000, -97.8265000

3. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3506000, -97.7029000

4. Simpson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3633003, -97.9471970

5. Delphos Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.2778015, -97.7416992

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Coordinate: 39.2677994, -97.7518997

7. Morrison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4817009, -97.7975006

8. Asherville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4205000, -97.9672900

9. Summit Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4813200, -97.8628800

10. Hall Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4455986, -97.7033005

11. Green Mound Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3203011, -97.9858017

12. Coursen Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3060989, -97.9792023

13. Saint Peters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.3652350, -97.6483570

14. Bell-Bogardus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4242410, -97.9919970

15. Bohemian National Cemetery
Ada, Ottawa County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2193870, -97.9054030

16. Wilcox Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4925003, -97.7313995

17. West Asher Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4815000, -97.9661600

18. Baldwin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.2061005, -97.9111023

19. Kindel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4519005, -97.6464005

20. Smith Cemetery
Asherville, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4516690, -98.0098850

21. Enterprise Cemetery
Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4230995, -97.6106033

22. McBride Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4808006, -97.9907990

23. Shiloh Cemetery
Beloit, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3574982, -98.0594025

24. Summit Cemetery #3
Macyville, Cloud County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5258330, -97.9194440