Genealogy Record For
Mary Stickel

Mary Thompson (Stickel) (12/12/1833-01/24/1918)
  • Spouse: Felix Benson Stickel (08/22/1822-1883)
  • Children:
    1. Daughter: Mabel Stickel (? - ?)
    2. Son: John C. Stickel (Abt Nov 1849 - ?) B:Illinois)
    3. Son: Lafayette Stickel (Abt 1852 - ?) B:Illinois)
    4. Daughter: Mary A Stickel (Daum) (1853-1937)
    5. Son: Arthur Stickel (Abt 1857 - ?) B:Illinois)
  • Parents
    1. Father: Unknown? (?)
    2. Mother: Unknown? (?)
Mary's Personal Information
Born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (PA), USA on December 12, 1833
Died in Eureka, Greenwood Co., Kansas (KS), USA on January 24, 1918 (Age 84)
Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka, Greenwood Co., Kansas (KS), USA
Marriage to
    Felix Benson Stickel (08/22/1822-1883)
Interests: She was noted as an athlete, particularly as a fearless horsewoman before her sixteen birthday.
Comments: Obituary - From Eureka Herald 31 January 1918 page 1. - found at Find a Grave entry for Mary Thompson Stickel

Mary Thompson Stickel was born December 12, 1833, near Harrisburg, Pa., and died January 24, 1918 at her home in this city where she lived for 48 years.

While still a child she was brought to the new state of Illinois and settled at Long Creek, near Decatur. In the new county she became a leader in the social life, teacher of the community school and worker in church and Sunday School. She was noted as an athlete, particularly as a fearless horsewoman before her sixteen birthday.

She was married to Felix Benson Stickel. Mr. Stickel died thirty-five years ago.

The surviving children are; Lafayette and Mrs. Mary Daum of Eureka, Arthur L. a member of the faculty of Southwester College at Winfield, Kansas, Mrs. Mabel Thompson of New York City. A sister, Mrs. Kezuah Kizer of Decatur, Illinois, and two half brothers, James Metlen of Ness City, Kansas and Thomas Metlen of Texas are still living. There are five grandchildren; Mrs. Blanche Evans of Kansas City, Mrs. Irene Brownson of Hermeston, Oregon, Ruth Daum of Eureka, Irwin Stickel of San Fernando, Philippine Islands, and Stanley Stickel a student of Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas.

It was the pioneer days in Kansas when Mrs. Stickel removed from Illinois. Thus she underwent pioneer experience in two states. In both she acted an efficient past in church and social life. She was teacher of a class of boys for several years in the M.E. Sunday School in Eureka. Some of these are now successful professional and business men, while other are serving in the National Army.

She was postive in her convictions, outspoken, whether it was popular or not, a patrom of the Missionary and other important work of the church, and express a readiness to go hence whenever the call should come. A good woman is gone.

Her funeral was held at her home Saturday January 26 at 2 p.m., conducted by her pastor, Rev. W.W. Clawson. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery by the side of her husband. 
Residence History: While still a child she was brought to the new state of Illinois and settled at Long Creek, near Decatur.
Source: Kenneth Stickel's Treemaker Website #44 and
Find a Grave entry for Mary Thompson Stickel
Family Lines: Mary is listed in the following family line report: Peter Stickle/Stueckel (Germany-PA)
Submitted by Mary Thompson (Stickel) (Shown Above) on

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