Mrs. Amanda Brendel was born in N.C. July 31,1833 and died on Thursday, Sept. 10, 1903. She moved with her husband to Mo. in 1868 and has resided here to death. John Brendel of this city is her only surviving child. She was taken ill several weeks ago with a complication of diseases which baffled the skill of our best physicians. She was an excellent lady. For many years a member of the Baptist Church and lived an exemplary life and was greatly respected and loved by all who knew her. Funeral Services were held at the Baptist Church with her Pastor Rev. J. S. Denton and Interment took place immediately afterward at the K.N. Cemetery.

Fred E. Brendel, 72 died Sunday night at the Veterans Hospital in Wadsworth, Kansas. He had been an invalid for nine years. He was the last of a family of four children of John and Viola Reiber Brendel. He was born in Knob Noster November 8, 1891 and spent all his life here except for a few years in Montana. He served in World War I and was a member of' the RLDS Church. On Dec. 24, 1926 he married Miss Zella Elkins of Minot, N.D., in Opheim, Montana. He was Caretaker for the K. N. Cemetery and was a Routeman for the Kansas City Star in K. N. for a number of years. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Zella Brendel of the home, a son Robert Brendel of Independence, a daughter Mrs. Gerald Bonar K. N. and seven grandchildren. Funeral Services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Elder R. E. Burgess officiated, assisted by Elder Paul Burgess. Mrs. Bob Ford of Chilhowee and Miss Connie Gatschet of Windsor sang "The Lord is My Shepherd" and "My Faith Looks up To Thee" accompanied by Mrs. Eugene Ward. Pallbearers were John Hardy, Hugh Hardy, W. E. Zink, R. J. Bagby, E.O. Price and Carl Vick. Burial was in the Knob Noster Cemetery.

James Brendel

James Brendel 54 of Richland, Mo. died suddenly last Thursday morning at his home following a paralytic stroke which he never regained consciousness. He was a son of John and Ollie Brendel and was born in Knob Noster. Most of Mr. Brendel’s life was spent here, with the exception of a few years it Lexington and the past 10 years in Richland. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son, and one brother Fred Brendel of K. N. Funeral Services were held in Richland Friday afternoon and burial was in the Elm Grove Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brendel attended the services.

John Brendel was born in N.C. in 1857 and died in Knob Noster Nov 29, 1903 from the result of a blow given him by an as yet unknown assassin 5 days before. He moved with his parents from N.C. and settled here in 1868 where he has since lived. He was married to Miss Ola Reiber in 1887 and to them was born 4 children all of whom are living together with his wife who survives him. He joined the Baptist Church when quite young. The funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Saturday afternoon in the presents of a densely crowded house. The services were conducted by the Pastor, assisted by Elder West and the Rev. A. C. Boyd. After the services the body was laid to rest in the city cemetery. Peace be to his ashes. All Business houses were closed from 2 to 4 during the services.

Miss Mary Brendel was born in N.C. on Jan.15, 1845. She departed this life June 27, 1925 at the home of her sister Mrs. J. C. Winkler; her only near relative living whom she had made her home for 22 yrs. She was converted about 50 years ago in a meeting at the Baptist Church and lived a devoted Christian life and was honored and respected by all who knew her. To many she was known as Aunt Mary. Besides her sister Mrs. J. C. Winkler, she leaves a number of neices and nephews who will sadly miss her. Funeral Services were held at 4 o'clock Sunday, June 28 at the Baptist Church at K.N. Conducted by Rev. S. M. Victor, former Pastor and Friend.

Reiber Brendel Died Friday Afternoon
Young Man Succumbs to Dred White Plague Last Week

Reiber Brendel died Friday afternoon after a long illness due to Tuberculosis. The Funeral was held from the L.D.S. Church Sunday at 11 o'clock with probably the largest crowd there, which has been in the building since it was erected. Elder W. S. Macrae preached the Funeral Service and spoke briefly of the boy’s devotion to his Mother. The large crowd from town and the country spoke eloquently also of the young man’s worth. Reiber was a little over 21 years old at his death. He remained active to the last, refusing to believe that the end was near. He had not been up town since the first week in September but walked around his home in the north part of the city every day. He was dressed and holding his hat in his hand when he passed away. His mother, two brothers James and Fred, and sister Mrs. Norine Floyd survive.

Date of Death October 17, 1918
From the Anderson Herald-Anderson, Indiana

Services for Mrs. Clara Norine Floyd 51 years old, who died on Saturday morning in her home at Independence were held at the L.D.S. Church in Knob Noster Sunday afternoon. Burial was in the City Cemetery. The Services were conducted by Elder Gomer T. Griffiths of Columbus Ohio, assisted by Elder Lee Hooper of Independence. At an earlier service held at 10 o'clock at an Independence Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Ed Reiber of Montserrat, Carl Vick, R. E. Burgess, A. M. Bugbee, J. T. Nutt and Melvin Vick. A double Quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. David McHarness, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Nutt, Miss Gladys Vick, Miss Pearl Bozark, Adrian Vick and Sidney Nutt sang 3 songs, "The Land Of Sunshine" "Sweet Galilee" and "What a Friend We Have In Jesus". The piano accompaniment was played by Mrs. Chris Petre. Mrs. Floyd has been ill for several years, having returned to the United States from Palestine in 1935 because of ill health. Her Husband, Albert Leighton Floyd is in Jerusalem at present, having been called there by business interest three years ago, The War has prevented him from returning. Mrs. Floyd was born in Knob Noster on March 20, 1890 the daughter of John and Viola Brendel. She married Albert Leighton Floyd in Montana. In 1930 Mrs. Floyd and two children Lois, and Ralph Edward, went to Jerusalem to join Mr. Floyd and another son Howard, who had gone to Palestine previously and were operating a motion picture theatre, besides other business interest. The Family returned to the States in 1935, purchasing a home in Independence. Mrs. Floyd’s health failed to improve, however, and she had been an invalid for nearly 3 years. She is survived by her husband and 3 children, Mrs. Lois Norine Stilwell, Howard Leighton Floyd, and Ralph Edward Leighton Floyd of Independence, two brothers Fred Brendel of Knob Noster and James Brendel of Richland and 2 grandchildren. Mr. Floyd is now at Eden Cenina Palestine.

Mrs. Sarah Winkler 88 wife of the late J. C. Winkler had a cerebral hemorrhage Wed. morning about 8 o'clock and passed away at her home 10:30 Thursday. Her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Hocker who lives at the home, her daughter-in-law Mrs. Lewis Winkler and Mrs. Anna Winkler were with her. Mrs. Winkler, who had just passed her 88 birthday last Friday, was born in Winston-Salem, N.C. on August 13, 1849, a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Brendel. She came to Missouri with her parents 70 years ago. A year later she married Mr. Christopher Winkler, who with his brother A. P. Winkler, were the pioneer grocery men in K.N. Mr. Winkler was on a business trip at the time of his death Oct.17-1930. Mr. & Mrs. Winkler were the parents of 9 children; two dying in infancy and one Sam died in 1919. Those surviving are Mrs. Margaret Hocker of the home, Mrs. Harriette Gregg of Santa Barbara, Calif., Mrs. L. F. Case, Mrs. Arthur Gregory and Mrs. J. R. Bruckart of Redlands, Calif. and Lewis Winkler of Manhattan, Kansas. There are 14 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. Mrs. Winkler was a faithful member of the Baptist Church and attended church as long as possible. Funeral Services were held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. D. H. Howerton. A Quartet composed of Mrs. S. L. Doggett, Mrs. O. W. Peithman, Mrs. C. F. Covey, Mrs. Jim Carpender, with Miss Mary Hogan at the piano, sang "Abide With Me", "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "The Christians Goodnight". The many beautiful floral offerings were carried by Mrs. Olive Starne and Mrs. Velma Lockard of Warrensburg and Mrs. Tom Beatty and Miss Rena Lay. Honorary Pallbearers were Dr. G. W. Groove, O. F. Elliot, S. L. Adams, J. M. Kendrick, S. W. Winger, F. E.Thurston. Pallbearers were grandsons Fredrick Case, J. S. Gregg, Lewis and Raymond Winkler and nephews Dr. George Winkler and Porter Boyd. Interment was in our beautiful city cemetery to which J.C. Winkler and Mrs. Margaret Hocker have devoted so much of their time for many years. A good neighbor and an old fashioned, hard working, loving Mother has gone and those who loved her best, though mourning their loss, can not wish her back to suffer more.