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Note: Obituary: Mrs. Anna Edelen Dies at Age 93 -- Mrs. Anna Irvine Edelen, 93 years old, died Thursday morning, November 17, in her home, 205 North Taylor Street, Pleasant Hill. She had been critically ill two months. She was the widow of the late Judge Henry B. Edelen. She is survived by a son, Browne Edelen, Sedalia; two daughters, Mrs. Will (Margaret) Gulick, Olathe, Kans., and Mrs Earl (Evelyn) Cummings, Fair Oaks, Calif; two granddaughters, Mrs. E. J. Kuhn, Stockton, Calif., and Mrs. Berne Stone of California. There are also four great-grand-children. Jeannie and Peter Kuhn and Jon and Kim Stone, and a brother, W. C. Browne, Harrodsburg, Kentucky. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Reith Gewin at the Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon. November 29, Mrs. Edelen was both in seniority and in age, the oldest member of that congregation. Pallbearers were, Eden C. Booth, Robert Hunt, Ernest Pearce, Chester Knorpp, Elmer Raines and Charles Rearick. Burial was in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Mrs. Edelen, daughter of Stephen E. and Margaret Browne was born January 30, 1865, at Danville, Kentucky, came to Pleasant Hill from Kentucky in January, 1878. She married Henry B. Edelen December 11, 1889, in Pleasant Hill, and this community was their home for all their married life -- most of it spent on the family Edelen - a well known farmer south of town (at Ore). They moved into town in 1922, and Mr. and livestock man who served a term as judge on the county court - died at the home on February 10, 1935. Mrs. Edelen had since lived alone, except for the usual presence of a companion nurse.
Death Certificate states that she died on November 27, 1958
Browne Edelen, Sedalia, Missouri, was the informant for her death certificate.
Obituary: MRS. ANNA EDELEN (news article dated December 4, 1958) H. B. Edelen's Widow Dies After Two Month's Illness Mrs. Anna Irvine Edelen, 93 years, 9 months and 28 days of age, died last Thursday morning at her home at 205 North Taylor street in Pleasant Hill. In failing health for some time, Mrs. Edelen had been critically ill the last two months. She is survived by a son, Browne Edelen of Sedalia; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Gulick of Olathe, Kas., and Mrs. Evelyn Cummings of Fair Oaks, Calif., and one brother, W. C. Browne of Harrodsburg, Ky. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Reith Gewin at the Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Edelen was, both in seniority and in age, the oldest member of that congregation. Mrs. Gewin sang "Near the Heart of God" and "O Love, That Will Not Let Me Go," with organ accompaniment by Mrs. George Dunn. Pallbearers were Eden C. Booth, Robert Hunt, Ernest Pearce, Chester Knorpp, Elmer Rains and Charles Rearick. Burial was in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Mrs. Edelen, daughter of Stephen E. and Margaret Browne, was born January 30, 1865, at Danville, Ky., and came to Pleasant Hill from Kentucky in January, 1878. She married Henry B. Edelen Dec. 11, 1889, in Pleasant Hill, and this community was their home for all their married life -- most of it spent on the family farm south of town (at Ore). They moved into town in 1922, and Mr. Edelen -- a well known farmer and livestock man who served a term as judge on the county court -- died at the home on Feb. 10, 1935. Mrs Edelen had since lived alone, except for the usual presence of a companion or nurse.
Obituary (Source: Pleasant Hill Historical Society) ANNA BROWNE EDELEN, the third daughter of Stephen E. and Margaret C. Browne, was born January 30th 1865 in Boyle County Kentucky, and came with her parents from Danville Ky. to Pleasant Hill Mo. in December 1879. Shortly after arriving in Missouri-then at the age of fifteen, she was stricken with a severe spell of pneumonia which left her a sufferer of hay fever and asthma, which continued throughout her life. She attended the Public School of those days, and following this was a pupil of the Brannock Institute located in the old "Stone House On The Hill" in the east part of town. On the 11th day of December 1889 she was united in marriage to the late Judge Henry B. Edelen, and spent major portion of their married life on farm purchased from the Shuttleworth Estate, located near Ore, about six miles southwest of Pleasant Hill. To this union was born four children -- three of whom survive her; a son Browne Edelen of Sedalia Mo., and two daughters Margaret Gulick of Olathe Kansas, and Evelyn Cummings of Fair Oaks California. Also one brother, William C. Browne of Rogers Arkansas. She had resided in and near Pleasant Hill over a period of more than 71 years. The Edelens retired from the farm more than twenty years ago having purchased property on north Taylor that was the former home of the late A. W. (Toney) Young. Early in life she united with the Presbyterian Church and was received into membership under the ministry of Dr. Chaney then pastor, and he will be remembered by the old time members, as a strong man of God, and one who exemplified his religious teachings in his daily living. Her faith was of the old school type that was anchored deep in the tenets of her religious belief. Presbyterianism meant much more to her than is conveyed in name only; she having a long line of antecedents who were of that faith and doctrine. Her life in these latter years, was a living testimony of faith in action; witnessed by her faithful attendance upon the preached Word, and her loyalty to her Church and to those who minister in His name. Her spirit was enriched by her earnestness an zeal, and in turn enriched the lives of others who came within the sphere of her influence. Her presence amongst us will be missed. Heaven is made richer and this old world is poorer in the death of this good woman.
Roy: Please append the following at proper place, in this "Obituary" I have arranged for you to print in your paper at the demise of my sister. "Also survived by two grand daughters and two great grand daughters. Edmund A. April 30th. 1951
Mrs. H. B. Edelen is at home after several weeks absence, during which time she visited in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will Gulick, Olathe, Kas. and that of her son, Brown Edelen, Garden City, Kas. The latter brought her to her home in this city by motorcar, arriving Saturday. Going from Olathe to Garden City, Mrs. Edelen from the latter point enjoyed several pleasant motor trips, including runs into Colorado and New Mexico. The trip back from Garden City, 600 miles distance, was made in one day. Mrs. Edelen and Brown left Garden City Saturday before daylight and were 60 miles on their way when the sun came up. (Source: Pleasant Hill Historical Society, news article dated September 20, 1935)
Undergoing an operation at Bell Memorial Hospital, Oct. 7, Mrs. H. B. Edelen, this city, is now convalescing at the home of Miss Mary Campbell, 303 Brush Creek blvd., Kansas City. (Source: Pleasant Hill Historical Society, news article dated October 18, 1935)
Mrs. H. B. Edelen, who had been in the city for three weeks, one week a patient in Bell Memorial Hospital and the other two weeks under the care of Miss Mary Campbell, returned home Monday. Miss Campbell came with her to spend this week. Mrs. Edelen is much better. (Souce: Pleasant Hill Historical Society, news article dated November 1, 1935)
Mrs. Edelen Has a Birthday (Source: Pleasant Hill Historical Society, news article dated February 4, 1948) ((Article is mislabeled -- year should be about 1937)) Sunday was a pleasant birthday for Mrs. Anna Edelen. Her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gulick; their daughter, Miss Alice Ruth Gulick, student at Kansas State College, Manhattan, and Mrs. Anna Gulick, all of Olathe, Kas., came here to visit her, and took her out to the Edelen farm where Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Craig had prepared a surprise birthday dinner. That night, Mrs. Edelen received a telephone call from her daughter, Mrs. E. H. (Evelyn) Cummings, San Francisco, and talked also to her 5-year-old granddaughter, Margaret Ann Cummings.
Mrs. H. B. Edelen had as guests Christmas Day her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Brown Edelen, and son, of Warrensburg, her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gulick, and daughter, of Olathe, Kas. The Rev. and Mrs. Fred L. Reeves and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Craig were also dinner guests. (Source: Pleasant Hill Historical Society, news article dated December 31, 1937)
Mrs. H. B. Edelen will leave Pleasant Hill Sunday for California on a trip that will last several months. She will visit her daughter, two brothers and two sisters, all of whom live in California and who are planning a big family reunion at the home of one sister, Mrs. A. J. Schieser of Greenville in June; the other sister is Mrs. A. B. Smith of San Francisco. Mrs. Edelen's daughter, Mrs. Earl (Evelyn) Cummings, lives at Benicia. The brothers are W. C. Browne of Berkeley and E. A. Browne of Long Beach. Guests last Sunday at the Edelen home in Pleasant Hill were Mr. and Mrs. Will Gulick and Mrs. Anna Gulick of Olathe, Kas., Browne Edelen and family of Warrensburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Honl and Miss Mary Campbell of Kansas City. (Source: Pleasant Hill Historical Society, news article dated May 13, 1938)
THE BROWNES IN A REUNION (Source: Pleasant Hill Historical Society, news article dated July 1, 1938) Former Local Family Together at Greenville, Calif. Mrs. H. B. Edelen, this city, now on vacation in California, has enjoyed one of the main events of the California stay, original contemplation of which had much to do in leading her at last to make the trip -- a reunion gathering with her brothers and sisters. This was held on Wednesday, June 22nd, in the home of one of the sisters, Mrs. A. J. Schieser, Greenville, Calif. The Schiesers have a comfortable country home there. Of the family of six children of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Browne coming with them to Pleasant Hill in 1879, five survive, being Mrs. Edelen, Mrs. Ardis B. Smith, San Francisco, Edmund A. Browne, Long Beach, Wm. C. Browne, Berkeley, and Mrs. Schieser. The five were together at the recent meeting in the Schieser home. It was the first time all had been under one roof in nearly 30 years. Added to the party were the wives of Edmund and William Browne. Forty-three years ago last October 24 here in Pleasant Hill there was a group picture taken of these five Browne children. It was by the late J. A. Ainsworth. The recent gathering was an opportunity not to be overlooked, so the five were grouped once more and again "shots" were taken. Now they have the old and new pictures to compare and talk about.
Mrs. H. B. Edelen, accompanied by her long-time friend, Miss Mary Campbell, Kansas City, left by train Monday night for a stay of undetermined length in Colorado, in hope of there being enable to avoid asthma, which at this time each year greatly troubles her. (Source: Pleasant Hill Historical Society, news article dated August 28, 1942)
Mrs. Anna Edelen, after a long stay with the family of her daughter, Mrs. E. H. Cummings, Richmond, Calif., is back at her home here on N. Taylor street; for the time being Mrs. Vaughn Jackson is staying with her. Mrs. Cummings who made the homeward trip with her mother started back to California Tuesday. She says Richmond is now the center of a population of some 250,000; not so many years ago it was about the size of Pleasant Hill. (Source: Pleasant Hill Historical Society, news article dated April 7, 1944)
REUNION AT EDELEN HOME (Source: Pleasant Hill Historical Society, news article dated October 10, 1946) Notable Family Gathering Held This Week in Pleasant Hill. A rather interesting family gathering has gone on this week at the home of Mrs. Anna Edelen, 205 N. Taylor, where in addition to a few other kin, there were gathered Mrs. Edelen's brothers, E. A. Browne, Long Beach, Calif., and Wm. C. Browne, Rogers, Ark., and her sisters, Mrs. Ardis Browne Smith, San Francisco, and Mrs. Eleanor Schieser, Greeneville, Calif. Mrs. Smith, who is 79, and Mrs. Schieser, 75, came in by plane from San Francisco, their first trip by air, which both found enjoyable. Tuesday at the Edelen home there was a special dinner in honor of the visitors -- centered about a large roast turkey, chickens and a Missouri ham, just to mention the "high points" -- and besides the five visitors noted, there were also present Ralph Browne and family, of Milwaukee, the latter Browne being a son of Wm. C. Browne; Mrs. Wm. Gulick and her daughter, Mrs. Gene Kuhn, and the latter's children, Olathe, Kas., Mrs. Gulick being a daughter of Mrs. Edelen. Also in the party were Mr. and Mrs. McKee Welsh, Kansas City, old-time friends of the Browne family, and Mrs. Etha Baldwin, whose friendship with the Brownes dates back to childhood days, and who resides at Leavenworth, Kas. Edmund and William Browne, Mesds. Smith, Schieser and Edelen, children of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Browne, all born near Danville, Ky., came with their parents to Pleasant Hill, the party leaving train here the day before Christmas, 1879, and for many years Pleasant Hill was the family home, all the children remaining here until grown. The day they stepped off that train 67 years ago the Browne children had a combined age of 49 years; today the combination figures are 384. It is a tribute to the Browne stamina that even to this day, despite the up-piled years, they are all at least fairly vigorous and retain an alert outlook on life. The parents, too, of Kentucky Presbyterian stock, were also sturdy, but long since were "fathered unto their fathers." Mrs. Browne passing on in 1909, Mr. Browne in 1915. The last previous time these Browne sisters and brothers were together was in 1938 at the home of Mrs. Schieser, Greenville, Calif. The local gathering is now being dispersed in part, Edmund Browne having left Kansas City at 2 o'clock this Thursday morning for California, and William having started on his return to Rogers. However (which is something much to Mrs. Edelen's pleasure) the two sisters are remaining with her for a short visit.
Mrs. Edelen is 87 (Source: Pleasant Hill Historical Society, news article dated January 31, 1952) Mrs. Anna Edelen, 205 N. Taylor, has just reached her 87th birthday, and is still active and alert, enjoying fine health. Mrs. Edelen is the widow of the late Judge Henry B. Edelen. Born in Boyle County, Ky., she was formerly Miss Anna Brown. On the natal date (yesterday) Mrs. Edelen heard from her three children. The son, Brown, who resides in Sedalia but is visiting in Florida, sent her a telegram; a birthday card came to her from a daughter (Mrs. Wm. Gulick) at Olathe, Kas., and daughter Evelyn (Mrs. Earl Cummins) of Fair Oaks, Calif., talked to her by phone.
Mrs. Anna Edelen, 205 N. Taylor, two weeks in Research hospital, Kansas City, will be moved soon to a nursing home at 3417 E. 17th St. for further observation by and attention from a kidney specialist. Mrs. Edelen's daughter, Mrs. Earl (Evelyn) Cummings, Fair Oaks, Calif., who has been here to see her mother, plans to start home Friday night. (Source: Pleasant Hill Historical Society, news article dated August 7, 1952)
Mrs. H. B. Edelen, who has been recuperating in a nursing home after a period of hospitalization returned to her home in Pleasant Hill Sunday. Mrs. Edelen is considerably improved, and Miss Jessie Anderson is caring for her. (Source: Pleasant Hill Historical Society, news article dated October 16, 1952)
Celebrated Birthday Mrs. Anna I. Edelen, Pleasant Hill, was 89 years old, January 31, and a birthday dinner in her honor was enjoyed at her home. Two of her three children and their husbands were present to enjoy the day with her, Mr. and Mrs. Brown Y. Edelen, Sedalia; Mr. and Mrs. Will Gulick and their grandson, Peter Kuhn, Olathe, Kans. The other daughter, Mrs. Eveline Cummings, of Fair Oaks, Calif., sent her a beautiful potted chrysanthemum, which graced the center of the well appointed table. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Leo Spalding, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Euel Young and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Foote, Belton, and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Craig, Harrisonville. She received many nice gifts, and Mr. and Mrs. Craig are again sending her the Missourian as a gift. Another one present on this happy occasion was her faithful companion, Miss Jessie Anderson.
CELEBRATE 90TH BIRTHDAY (Source: Pleasant Hill Historical Society, news article dated February 3, 1955) Family Gathering Sunday for Mrs. Anna Edelen Mrs. Anna Edelen, 205 North Taylor, was honored at a family gathering Sunday in her home. The occasion was the 90th anniversary of her birth. Mrs. Edelen, the former Miss Anna Browne, is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Browne, and widow of Henry B. Edelen, former stockman and farmer (the home being at Ore) who has been dead since Feb. 1935, whom she married Dec. 11, 1889. The gathering at the Edelen home Sunday included Mrs. Edelen's brother, Wm Browne, retired Pullman conductor who now lives at Rogers, Ark., also Brown Edelen, her son, from Sedalia, and daughter, Mrs. Wm. (Margaret) Gulick, of Olathe, Kas. The brother from Arkansas remained with Mrs. Edelen until Tuesday, when there was another quiet observance -- that of his 81st birthday. Mrs. Edelen's people (the Brownes) came to the Pleasant Hill area 75 years ago.
Mrs. Edelen is 92 (Source: Pleasant Hill Historical Society, news article dated February 7, 1957) Mrs. Anna Edelen, 205 N. Taylor street, was 92 years old January 3, and a dinner at her home last Sunday celebrated that event and also the 66th birthday of her son, Browne Edelen, of Sedalia. Present also were Mrs. Will Gulick and Mrs. Anna Gulick of Olathe, Mrs. Browne Edelen; and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Craig of Harrisonville. Mrs. Edelen also received a number of cards and gifts. She was born in Danville, Ky., and came to Pleasant Hill with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Browne, in 1879. Her husband, the late H. B. Edelen, was also a Kentuckian, but they did not meet until both were living here.
To Age 93 (Source: Pleasant Hill Historical Society, news article dated February 6, 1958) Mrs. Anna Edelen was 93 on January 30 and subsequently was visited by her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Brown Edelen of Sedalia and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Craig of Harrisonville in quiet observance of the anniversary. Mrs. Edelen, born in Kentucky, has lived in Pleasant Hill since 1879. Her husband, the late Henry B. Edelen, died in 1935.
This letter was found in the bible of Maggie C. Browne: (Handwritten notes from Anna Edelen)
"Anna Irvine Browne, born near Perryville Kentucky - January 30, 1865, third child of Steven & Margaret Meyer Browne of Danville, Ky. They moved into town my oldest bro was born there. They moved to Parkville, Eleanor & Willie were born there. From that place they moved to Pleasant Hill Mo in 1879 - that has been my home ever since, In 1889 was united in marriage to Henry B. Edelen on December 11 - Four children was born to us. Ansel Cecil - born March 22 1894 - passed away January 28th 1895 - 10 months old. Browne Young, Margaret Gulick - Evelyn ... single - 2 grand children - 4 great grand children. I joined the Presbyterian church in Nov in 1885 have tried to live a consistent Christian life. My church has meant a lot to me. I want the following songs sang at my funeral - Nearer to the Heart of God ... ... not let me .. - Anna Edelen"
"Four sisters proceeded me in death - They were Bettie - Lucy Davidson - Ardis M. Smith - Eleanor Calwell Schieser - Two older than me - 2 younger - All up in years."
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