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     Elmer Wendell Hatfield was born in December 1899 at Sumner Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Ivan J. Hatfield and Clora M. Reathaford.¹ Elmer Wendell Hatfield died in 1905 at Belle Plaine, Sumner Co., KS. He was buried in 1905 at Belle Plaine Cemetery, Belle Plaine, Sumner Co., KS, Find A Grave Memorial# 26781101.

     Grover Cleveland Hatfield was born on 21 July 1888 at Sumner Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Hatfield and Maria Larimore.¹ Grover Cleveland Hatfield married Bessie Elizabeth Winkle, daughter of George W. Winkle and Catharine Bush. Grover Cleveland Hatfield lived on 16 April 1910 at Belle Plaine, Sumner Co., KS.² He lived on 3 April 1930 at Gore Twp., Sumner Co., KS.³ He married Hazel Hooter on 30 June 1939 at Boulder, Boulder Co., CO. Grover Cleveland Hatfield died on 10 June 1981 at Anderson, Shasta Co., CA, at age 92. He was buried in 1981 at Belle Plaine Cemetery, Belle Plaine, Sumner Co., KS, Find A Grave Memorial# 26928990.

     Harold B. Hatfield was born in 1898 at Sumner Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Ivan J. Hatfield and Clora M. Reathaford.¹

     Harry Hatfield was born on 9 September 1875 at Tazewell Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Hatfield and Maria Larimore.¹

     Howard Lehman Hatfield was born on 12 October 1909 at Sumner Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Grover Cleveland Hatfield and Bessie Elizabeth Winkle.¹ Howard Lehman Hatfield married Ruth Geneva Daniel, daughter of John L. Daniel and Nellie (?).² Howard Lehman Hatfield lived on 1 April 1935 at Nampa, Canyon Co., ID.² He lived on 11 June 1940 at Roseberry Precinct, Valley Co., ID, Lumber worker.² He lived on 16 October 1940 at New Meadows, Adams Co., ID, WW II draft registration. He died on 22 July 1995 at Lane Co., OR, at age 85 Dates per SSDI, last residence Veneta.

     Hubert Hayward Hatfield was born on 6 August 1878 at Kansas.¹ He was the son of Reuben Elza Hatfield and Mary J. (?)

     Ida Elizabeth Hatfield was born on 8 October 1899. She was the daughter of William Hatfield and Ida Alice Stringfield. Ida Elizabeth Hatfield died on 28 July 1903 at age 3.

     Idella Mabell Hatfield was born on 12 August 1860 at Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Reuben Elza Hatfield and Harriett Berry.

     Iris M. Hatfield was born in 1913. She was the daughter of Grover Cleveland Hatfield and Bessie Elizabeth Winkle. Iris M. Hatfield died in 1919. She was buried in 1919 at Belle Plaine Cemetery, Belle Plaine, Sumner Co., KS, Find A Grave Memorial# 26928987.

     Ivan J. Hatfield was born in April 1871 at Tazewell Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Hatfield and Maria Larimore.¹ Ivan J. Hatfield married Clora M. Reathaford circa 1895.² Ivan J. Hatfield lived on 26 June 1900 at Belle Plaine, Sumner Co., KS, Occupation: barber.² He lived on 16 April 1910 at Belle Plaine, Sumner Co., KS, Traveling shoe salesman.³ He lived on 10 January 1920 at 351 Chautauqua Avenue, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, Shoe salesman.⁴ He died in June 1955 at age 84. He was buried in 1955 at Belle Plaine Cemetery, Belle Plaine, Sumner Co., KS, Find A Grave Memorial# 26781012.

     Jack E. Hatfield was born on 8 August 1916 at Belle Plaine, Sumner Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Grover Cleveland Hatfield and Bessie Elizabeth Winkle.¹ Jack E. Hatfield died on 27 September 2003 at Leawood, Johnson Co., KS, at age 87 Obituary (findagrave.com):

JACK E. HATFIELD, age 87, left this life for his heavenly home on September 27, 2003, at his home in Leawood, Kansas. Services were held at Faith Lutheran Church, 67th and Roe, Prairie Village, Kansas, Wednesday, October 1, 2003, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation was held preceding the services in the narthex of the church at 10:00 A.M. Graveside services were in the Lindsborg, Kansas, at 4:00 P.M. the same day.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Florence, of 63 years; his daughters, Sharon Perilo from Omaha, Nebraska, Sheryl Fuqua from Hesston, Kansas; his seven grandchildren, Chad Fuqua and wife, Abbie, Karla Scott, Joshua, Anna, Nathan, Aaron and David Perilo; and three great-grandchildren, Jackie and Layne Scott and Evan Fuqua; two sisters, Jean Minor and husband, Earl, of Searcy, Arkansas and JoAnn Neel and husband, Tom, of Denver, Colorado; one brother, Merle Hatfield and wife, Lil, of Kennewick, Washington. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard and Boyd, and by sisters, Kathryn, Iris, Velma, Dorothy, Wilma, and one stepsister, Sallie.

Jack was born August 8, 1916, in Belle Plaine, Kansas, the fourth child of the 11 children born to Grover and Bessie (Winkle) Hatfield. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1934 and immediately entered the work force to help support the family. By 1940, he was employed at Cessna Aircraft Industry in Wichita, Kansas. He was united in marriage with Florence Jenkins of Lindsborg, Kansas, on September 1, 1940. They resided in Wichita until 1961 and were dedicated members of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church there. The family moved to Kansas City in 1961, when Jack was employed by Natkin and Co. He was sent to Cape Kennedy to work as field supervisor on the Apollo program for two years. He worked with various Mechanical contractors and retired from Bendix Corp Facility Dept. in 1982.

Jack served in the European Theater of the U.S. Army during World War II in the 7th Armored Division, 31st tank battalion - 1944-1946. He lived a life that commanded respect from everyone who knew him, his family, friends, neighbors and community. He was a devoted member of Faith Lutheran Church for 39 years. He was a kind and generous, patient and selfless man who served his Lord by caring for everyone around him and lending a helping hand wherever it was needed.

He will be greatly missed and long and fondly remembered. His family will treasure in their hearts the wonderful memories we have of him. These memories will sustain us in our sorrow and throughout the coming years.

Jack requested that memorials given be designated for the Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries or Faith Foundation in care of Faith Lutheran Church, 4805 West 67th Street, Prairie Village, Kansas.


He was buried on 1 October 2003 at Lindsborg, McPherson Co., KS.

     James Benjamin Hatfield was born on 15 September 1873 at Tazewell Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Hatfield and Maria Larimore.¹

     James Boyd Hatfield was born on 17 January 1919 at Colorado.¹ He was the son of Grover Cleveland Hatfield and Bessie Elizabeth Winkle.¹ James Boyd Hatfield married Lois Fern (?) before 6 April 1940.² James Boyd Hatfield began military service on 12 July 1944 at Ft. Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS, Enlisted, U.S. Army. He died on 1 August 1987 at age 68. He was buried on 6 August 1987 at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO.

     James Theodore Hatfield was born on 19 January 1856 at Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Reuben Elza Hatfield and Harriett Berry.

     Janice Hatfield was born circa 1908 at Sumner Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Ivan J. Hatfield and Clora M. Reathaford.¹

     Jo Ann Hatfield was born circa 1926 at Kansas.¹ She was the daughter of Grover Cleveland Hatfield and Bessie Elizabeth Winkle.¹ Jo Ann Hatfield lived in 2003 at Denver, CO.

     John William Hatfield was born on 29 December 1869 at Tazewell Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Hatfield and Maria Larimore.¹

     Kathleen Hatfield was born circa 1901 at Sumner Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Ivan J. Hatfield and Clora M. Reathaford.¹

     Kathryn M. Hatfield was born in 1911. She was the daughter of Grover Cleveland Hatfield and Bessie Elizabeth Winkle. Kathryn M. Hatfield died in 1918. She was buried in 1918 at Belle Plaine Cemetery, Belle Plaine, Sumner Co., KS.

     Levi Hatfield was born on 31 January 1902. He was the son of William Hatfield and Ida Alice Stringfield. Levi Hatfield died on 29 January 1903.

     Lydia Hatfield was born in 1888. She married John Frederick Opphile on 24 September 1905 at Union Co., OH. Lydia Hatfield died in 1962.

     Marguarette Evelyn Hatfield was born circa 1911 at Florida.¹ She married Harvey Fletcher Holland on 17 May 1928. Marguarette Evelyn Hatfield died on 16 July 2006 at Hillsborough Co., FL. She was buried in July 2006 at Little Union Cemetery, Brandon, Hillsborough Co., FL, Findagrave #27185771.

     Marvin Adolphus Hatfield was born on 7 January 1904. He was the son of William Hatfield and Ida Alice Stringfield. Marvin Adolphus Hatfield died on 7 March 1996 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 92.

     Merle Lee Hatfield was born on 16 August 1930 at Sumner Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Grover Cleveland Hatfield and Bessie Elizabeth Winkle.¹ Merle Lee Hatfield began military service Korean War service, U.S. Navy. He married Karol J. Morris, daughter of Eunice Vencil Morris and Iva Maree Futhey. Merle Lee Hatfield died on 16 January 2009 at age 78. He was buried in January 2009 at Leoti Cemetery, Leoti, Wichita Co., KS, Find A Grave Memorial# 49389101.

     Moses Hatfield was born on 24 February 1803 at Virginia (now WV).¹ He married Nancy Christy circa 1829.¹ Moses Hatfield lived on 20 November 1850 at Wills Twp., La Porte Co., IN.¹ He died on 16 November 1892 at Bethany, Harrison Co., MO, at age 89. He was buried in November 1892 at Fairview Cemetery, Harrison Co., MO, Findagrave #5829267.

     Nina L. Hatfield married Howard Russell Patterson, son of William H. Patterson and Julia Hunt Gillmore, circa 1932 at Yakima, Yakima Co., WA.

     Prue Hatfield was born on 18 July 1896 at Miami Co., KS. She married Herbert Andrew Stuart on 11 April 1914 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS. Prue Hatfield died on 30 April 1984 at Mitchellville, Polk Co., IA, at age 87. She was buried in May 1984 at New Altoona Cemetery, Altoona, Polk Co., IA, Findagrave #81092838.

     Reuben Earl Hatfield was born on 19 July 1896 at Anthony, Harper Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Reuben Elza Hatfield and Mary J. (?)

     Reuben Elza Hatfield was born in September 1833 at Vigo Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Moses Hatfield and Nancy Christy.² Reuben Elza Hatfield married Harriett Berry, daughter of James Berry and Rachel Ann Larimore, on 10 October 1854 at Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. Reuben Elza Hatfield lived on 23 July 1870 at P.O. Bethany, Cypress Twp., Harrison Co., MO.³ He married Mary J. (?) circa 1877 at Kansas. Reuben Elza Hatfield married Mary E. McMichael on 15 August 1899 at Kansas. Reuben Elza Hatfield lived on 1 June 1900 at Wakita Twp., Grant Co., Oklahoma Territory, Farming.¹ He married Vienna Leininger on 28 March 1912 at Harper Co., KS. Reuben Elza Hatfield died in 1919 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

     Robert A. Hatfield was born on 23 December 1930 at Kansas The 1961 marriage license application shows birth year 1929.¹ He was the son of Howard Lehman Hatfield and Ruth Geneva Daniel.¹ Robert A. Hatfield married Becky Keizman in May 1953 at Skamania Co., WA, License dated 23 MAY 1953. Robert A. Hatfield lived in August 1961 at Rt. 1, Fortuna, Humboldt Co., CA. He died on 14 September 2013 at age 82.