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Phyllis Kugler McCosh

Birth	:	14 Sep 1920 Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	24 Oct 2020 Lenexa, Johnson County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Union Cemetery, Buckeye, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.0243988, -97.1856003
Description	:	Phyllis (Kugler) McCosh was born 100 years ago, on September 14, 1920, and died Saturday, October 24, 2020 in the Lakeview Village Rehabilitation Center in Lenexa, Kansas. Her good long life began as a child o John Musselman Kugler and Bertha Burkholder Kugler of rural Abilene. Some of her best childhood memories were fixing a snack when coming home from school and going to the barn while her mother milked the cows. She talked of the many scrumptious meals her mother would fix for large family holiday dinners, a tradition she continued. She also spoke fondly of practicing the... Read More	Phyllis (Kugler) McCosh was born 100 years ago, on September 14, 1920, and died Saturday, October 24, 2020 in the Lakeview Village Rehabilitation Center in Lenexa, Kansas. Her good long life began as a child o John Musselman Kugler and Bertha Burkholder Kugler of rural Abilene. Some of her best childhood memories were fixing a snack when coming home from school and going to the barn while her mother milked the cows. She talked of the many scrumptious meals her mother would fix for large family holiday dinners, a tradition she continued. She also spoke fondly of practicing the piano as a child and especially loved playing hymns. Phyllis atteded East Buckeye grade school, Abilene High School and graduated from Bethany College in 1941 with a degree in music education. In 1937, she and another young man from the community, LeRoy McCosh, were two of three selected to attend the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. A relationship began that led to their marriage in 1943, with a wedding at her parents' home at the farm. They were married 58 years and had six children: Ron McCosh (Cindy) of Beverly, KS, Patricia King (Gary) of Winfield, KS, Gordon McCosh (Sherryl), of Rockwall, TX, Nancy (Roger) Wassenberg of Shawnee, KS, Dennis McCosh of rural Abilene and Cathy (Terry) Matlack of Shawnee, KS. Phyllis had 16 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great- granddaughters. Phyllis was preceded om death by her husband LeRoy in 2002, her parents, her three siblings Harold Kugler, Marie Wick and Laberta Simmons, daughter-in-law Lynn McCosh and grandson Joe McCosh. Both LeRoy and Phyllis had many accomplishments, honors and awards throughout their lives. Highlights were the Dickinson County Extension Council Appreciation Award and they were also honored with the Master Farmer and Master Farm Homemaker Award in 1993, giving public recognition for excellence in farming homemaking and rural citizenship. Phyllis was honored with the Master Teacher Award from the Chapman School District in 1977. Music and the piano were Phyllis' passions. She began giving piano lessons at the age of 16 and continued until she was 80 years of age. She taught elementary music in the Chapman School District at Blue Ridge, Talmage and Upland School from 1956-1988. She inspired many "next generation" music teachers who she continued to mentor and stay in touch with over the years. She loved hearing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren play the piano or their instruments and many mini concerts were given to her while she listened with a broad smile. Phyllis had a strong unshakable faith. She served her community of faith at the Buckeye Church of the Brethren by serving as pianist and organist for 48 years. She had youth choirs, did summer Bible school and encouraged and accompanied many of her students who were ready to share their musical talents with the church community. She was known for her baking and her cinnamon twists were always one of the first things people would seek out at many church potlucks. Services will be Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m., at Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye Street, Abilene, KS. Due to the pandemic, attendees are encourage to wear masks. Burial will follow the service at 12:15 p.m. at the Union -Livingston Cemetery on Indy Road, south of Highway 18 north of Abilene. Memorial contributions may be made to the Phyllis McCosh Scholarship Fund for Chapman graduates to pursue a degree in music. Donations can be left at the Danner Funeral Home in Abilene.

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Phyllis Kugler McCosh's memorial is located at: Union Cemetery, Buckeye, Dickinson County, USA.
When did Phyllis Kugler McCosh death?
Phyllis Kugler McCosh death on 24 Oct 2020 in Lenexa, Johnson County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.0243988
Longitude: -97.1856003

Family Members:

Parent

John M. Kugler

(1885 - 1980)

Bertha M. Burkholder Kugler

(1888 - 1974)

Spouse

LeRoy James McCosh

(1919 - 2002)

Siblings

Harold Leroy Kugler

(1911 - 1994)

Marie B. Kugler Wick

(1913 - 1987)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Union Cemetery
Buckeye, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0243988, -97.1856003

2. Zion Cemetery
Abilene, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0319240, -97.2045850

3. Buckeye Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0463070, -97.1665840

4. Henry Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0828018, -97.1857986

5. Bethel Cemetery
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6. Prairiedale Cemetery
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7. Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9442170, -97.2218690

8. Jones Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0703011, -97.0860977

9. Detroit Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9439300, -97.1255100

10. Abilene Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9322014, -97.2217026

11. Greenridge Cemetery
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12. Saint John's Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 38.9202700, -97.2137300

13. Dwight D. Eisenhower Municipal Building
Abilene, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9191100, -97.2155700

14. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Chapel
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Coordinate: 38.9118450, -97.2129410

15. Sutphen Mill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0330190, -97.0368770

16. Keystone Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.1185989, -97.2917023

17. Indian Hill Cemetery
Chapman, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9714012, -97.0327988

18. Liberty Cemetery
Upland, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0896988, -97.0278015

19. White Cloud Cemetery
Manchester, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0744019, -97.3525009

20. Good Hope Cemetery
Chapman, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0388985, -96.9991989

21. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Chapman, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9803330, -97.0062850

22. Mount Hope Cemetery
Enterprise, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8869019, -97.1121979

23. Brown Memorial Cemetery
Abilene, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8755950, -97.1993410

24. Lutheran Cemetery #17
Enterprise, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9009209, -97.0734787