Agnes Genevieve Polley was born in Jewell County in Kansas Jan. 29, 1910 to Mildred (King) and Walter Hugh Polley.
She grew up in Republic, Kan., and graduated from Republic High School.
She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Republic.
Agnes Polley went on to take the normal training course for teaching and taught in a nearby country school. She taught a few terms in the Republic schools where she first met a new high school teacher, George Kjome, in 1930.
George Kjome returned to Iowa to attend graduate school but continued to court Agnes Polley by frequent visits to Kansas.
In 1932, Agnes Polley and her sister Irene moved to Belleville, Kan. Agnes Polley found employment in the dress shop of the Paul Jones Store. In June 1934, George Kjome returned to Kansas on his way to Texas. On his return trip, he made his proposal of marriage and the couple married in Smith Center, Kan., July 29, 1934.
Agnes and George Kjome returned to Decorah, where he was teaching and coaching at Decorah High School. They made their home in Decorah for the rest of their lives.
Agnes Kjome was not only a beauty to behold, she had also a quiet and unassuming nature with a sweetness which endeared her to all who knew her. Her husband claimed her the most agreeable of companions.
Agnes Kjome was a charter member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She was active in her circle and WELCA until advancing age made it difficult to participate.
She had been of the Coterie Club from the time she came to Decorah and later the Westside Study Club.
She enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. She loved to dance and dancing was one of the many accomplishments for which she and George Kjome are remembered. She played the violin in her youth and had a lovely singing voice. She was also an accomplished cook and seamstress.
She provided a warm and welcoming home to all who came, including the many dogs and cats who found room in her heart as well as her home. No creature was ever turned away.
Agnes Kjome will be remembered for her care and kindness to her family, her neighbors and many friends, and to the Luther College students who resided in her home over the years.
Agnes Kjome was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Walter Hugh Polley; her sister, Irene Furse; her husband, George Kjome and her son Michael Kjome.
She grew up in Republic, Kan., and graduated from Republic High School.
She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Republic.
Agnes Polley went on to take the normal training course for teaching and taught in a nearby country school. She taught a few terms in the Republic schools where she first met a new high school teacher, George Kjome, in 1930.
George Kjome returned to Iowa to attend graduate school but continued to court Agnes Polley by frequent visits to Kansas.
In 1932, Agnes Polley and her sister Irene moved to Belleville, Kan. Agnes Polley found employment in the dress shop of the Paul Jones Store. In June 1934, George Kjome returned to Kansas on his way to Texas. On his return trip, he made his proposal of marriage and the couple married in Smith Center, Kan., July 29, 1934.
Agnes and George Kjome returned to Decorah, where he was teaching and coaching at Decorah High School. They made their home in Decorah for the rest of their lives.
Agnes Kjome was not only a beauty to behold, she had also a quiet and unassuming nature with a sweetness which endeared her to all who knew her. Her husband claimed her the most agreeable of companions.
Agnes Kjome was a charter member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She was active in her circle and WELCA until advancing age made it difficult to participate.
She had been of the Coterie Club from the time she came to Decorah and later the Westside Study Club.
She enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. She loved to dance and dancing was one of the many accomplishments for which she and George Kjome are remembered. She played the violin in her youth and had a lovely singing voice. She was also an accomplished cook and seamstress.
She provided a warm and welcoming home to all who came, including the many dogs and cats who found room in her heart as well as her home. No creature was ever turned away.
Agnes Kjome will be remembered for her care and kindness to her family, her neighbors and many friends, and to the Luther College students who resided in her home over the years.
Agnes Kjome was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Walter Hugh Polley; her sister, Irene Furse; her husband, George Kjome and her son Michael Kjome.
Agnes Genevieve Polley was born in Jewell County in Kansas Jan. 29, 1910 to Mildred (King) and Walter Hugh Polley.
She grew up in Republic, Kan., and graduated from Republic High School.
She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Republic.
Agnes Polley went on to take the normal training course for teaching and taught in a nearby country school. She taught a few terms in the Republic schools where she first met a new high school teacher, George Kjome, in 1930.
George Kjome returned to Iowa to attend graduate school but continued to court Agnes Polley by frequent visits to Kansas.
In 1932, Agnes Polley and her sister Irene moved to Belleville, Kan. Agnes Polley found employment in the dress shop of the Paul Jones Store. In June 1934, George Kjome returned to Kansas on his way to Texas. On his return trip, he made his proposal of marriage and the couple married in Smith Center, Kan., July 29, 1934.
Agnes and George Kjome returned to Decorah, where he was teaching and coaching at Decorah High School. They made their home in Decorah for the rest of their lives.
Agnes Kjome was not only a beauty to behold, she had also a quiet and unassuming nature with a sweetness which endeared her to all who knew her. Her husband claimed her the most agreeable of companions.
Agnes Kjome was a charter member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She was active in her circle and WELCA until advancing age made it difficult to participate.
She had been of the Coterie Club from the time she came to Decorah and later the Westside Study Club.
She enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. She loved to dance and dancing was one of the many accomplishments for which she and George Kjome are remembered. She played the violin in her youth and had a lovely singing voice. She was also an accomplished cook and seamstress.
She provided a warm and welcoming home to all who came, including the many dogs and cats who found room in her heart as well as her home. No creature was ever turned away.
Agnes Kjome will be remembered for her care and kindness to her family, her neighbors and many friends, and to the Luther College students who resided in her home over the years.
Agnes Kjome was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Walter Hugh Polley; her sister, Irene Furse; her husband, George Kjome and her son Michael Kjome.
She grew up in Republic, Kan., and graduated from Republic High School.
She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Republic.
Agnes Polley went on to take the normal training course for teaching and taught in a nearby country school. She taught a few terms in the Republic schools where she first met a new high school teacher, George Kjome, in 1930.
George Kjome returned to Iowa to attend graduate school but continued to court Agnes Polley by frequent visits to Kansas.
In 1932, Agnes Polley and her sister Irene moved to Belleville, Kan. Agnes Polley found employment in the dress shop of the Paul Jones Store. In June 1934, George Kjome returned to Kansas on his way to Texas. On his return trip, he made his proposal of marriage and the couple married in Smith Center, Kan., July 29, 1934.
Agnes and George Kjome returned to Decorah, where he was teaching and coaching at Decorah High School. They made their home in Decorah for the rest of their lives.
Agnes Kjome was not only a beauty to behold, she had also a quiet and unassuming nature with a sweetness which endeared her to all who knew her. Her husband claimed her the most agreeable of companions.
Agnes Kjome was a charter member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She was active in her circle and WELCA until advancing age made it difficult to participate.
She had been of the Coterie Club from the time she came to Decorah and later the Westside Study Club.
She enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. She loved to dance and dancing was one of the many accomplishments for which she and George Kjome are remembered. She played the violin in her youth and had a lovely singing voice. She was also an accomplished cook and seamstress.
She provided a warm and welcoming home to all who came, including the many dogs and cats who found room in her heart as well as her home. No creature was ever turned away.
Agnes Kjome will be remembered for her care and kindness to her family, her neighbors and many friends, and to the Luther College students who resided in her home over the years.
Agnes Kjome was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Walter Hugh Polley; her sister, Irene Furse; her husband, George Kjome and her son Michael Kjome.
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