John R. 'Jack' Bicknell, Sr.
06 May 1920 - 30 October 2007

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John R. "Jack" Bicknell

John R. "Jack" Bicknell, 87 of Columbus, KS, formerly of Marysville, KS died at 9:52am, Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at St. John's Maude Norton Hospital in Columbus, KS.

Jack was born May 6, 1920 in Carthage, MO to Raymond "John" and Blanche (Story) Bicknell.

He attended area schools. He went on to graduate college from University of Kansas and Kansas State University.

In April of 1944, he married Mattie M. Merrick in Columbus, KS. She preceded him in death.

Jack served his country in the United Sates Navy. He was a survivor of D-Day at Normandy Beach.

Jack was a pharmacist in a Drug Store in Marysville, KS for 43 years. He retired in 1989.

Jack is survived by his sons Phil Gribble of Columbus, KS; John Bicknell of Columbus, KS and Jim Bicknell of Florida; daughter Ann Hulett of West Pueblo, CO; special friend Christine Maine of Columbus, KS; several nieces and nephews; along with 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents and Sister Rosemond Ray.

Per Jack's wishes his body has been taken for cremation.

Inurnment will be at a later time in the Marshall County Cemetery in Marysville, KS.

E-mail condolences may be left at our website www.bathnaylor.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 611 S. East Ave. in Columbus, KS.

Morning Sun, The (Pittsburg, KS)
Published online: November 01, 2007

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John Bicknell

Sent by: Kathryn Wagner (#48407627)
Mar 09, 2016 12:10 AM

Middle Name: R

Suffix:

Middle Name: Raymond

Suffix: Jr

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Note: He is listed as John R. "Jack" Bicknell, Sr. in his son's obituary.

It may be possible his middle name isn't the same as his father's, John Raymond Bicknell, John R. "Ray" Bicknell or Raymond "John" Bicknell.

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SON OF:

Blanche S. Story Bicknell
03 May 1897 ~ 11 August 1996

Blanche S. Bicknell, 99, of Beatrice, Gage County NE

Died: Sunday August 11, 1996
Born: Ishpeming, Marquette County Mich.

Survivors:
Son, Jack, Marysville, Kan.; Daughter, Rosamond Rea, Beatrice, NE; Sister, Geraldine McKee, Webb City, Mo.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Prayer service:
10 a.m. Thursday,
Simpson Funeral Home,
Carl Junction, Mo.

Burial:
Carl Junction, Mo.
Visitation:
none in Beatrice, NE;
Thursday, until time of prayer service, Simpson Funeral Home.
Memorials:
To Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice, Gage County NE

Lincoln Journal Star (NE)
Date: August 13, 1996
Edition: City
Page: 04

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Simpson Funeral Home
www.simpsonfh.com
101 N. Main Street
Carl Junction, Missouri 64834
Phone: 417-649-7201
Fax: 417-673-5350

Fox Funeral Home
www.foxfuneralhome.net
www.foxfuneralhome.net/obituaries.php
1116 North 19th Street
Beatrice, NE 68310-2654
(402) 223-4096

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SSDI

Name Birth Death Last Residence Last Benefit Issued

BLANCHE S BICKNELL 03 May 1897 - 11 Aug 1996 (V) 68310 (Beatrice, Gage, NE) (none specified) Kansas

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John R Bicknell

Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995

Name John R Bicknell
[Fort Sill, OK]

Titles and Terms Mr

Event Type Marriage
Event Date 09 Dec 1917
Event Place [Lawton], Comanche, Oklahoma,

Gender Male
Age 22
Birth Year (Estimated) 1895

Spouse's Name Blanche Storey
Spouse's Titles and Terms Miss
[Carl Junction, Jasper Co. MO]
Spouse's Gender Female
Spouse's Age 20
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1897

Pastor: Jean La ?Grove?; First M. E, Church; Lawton, OK; Minister

Witnesses:
William T. Devers; Ft. Sill, Comanche, OK
Laura B. Kenaston; Carthage, MO

The two couples were both married and witnessed each other.

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"Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VXLV-C61), John R Bicknell and Blanche Storey, 1917.

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J R Bicknell

Head

United States Census, 1930

birth:
1896
Kansas
residence:
1930
Parsons, Labette, Kansas,

spouse:
Blanche Bicknell
children:
John R Bicknell, Alice Rosamond Bicknell

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John R Bicknell

Head

United States Census, 1920

birth:
1896
Kansas
residence:
1920
Walton, Labette, Kansas,

spouse:
Blanche M Bicknell

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John R Bicknell

United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

Name John R Bicknell
Residence: Parsons, Kansas

Event Type Draft Registration
Event Date 1917-1918 [6/05/1917]
Event Place Labette County, Kansas,
Gender Male
Nationality United States
Birth Date 11 Sep 1896
Birthplace: Parsons, Kansas,
Single; Caucasian;
Occupation: Ry Clerk
Employer: M. K. & T
Parsons, KS

Dependents: NO
Claims exemption to draft for: Member of Hospital Corps

Registrant's Description:

Tall; Slender; Eyes: Gray; Hair Black

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"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K666-F8J), John R Bicknell, 1917-1918; citing Labette County, Kansas, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,643,586.

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Raymond Bicknell

Grandson

United States Census, 1910

birth:
1896
Kansas
residence:
1910
Walton, Labette, Kansas,

other:
Mrs. Diana Davis, Edgar S Bicknell

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Jno. R Bicknell

Son

United States Census, 1900

Name Jno. R Bicknell

Event Type Census
Event Year 1900
Event Place Galena Township Joplin city Ward 1, Jasper, Missouri,

Gender Male

Age 5
Birth Date Sep 1895
Birthplace Kansas

Marital Status Single

Race White
Race (Original) W

Relationship to Head of Household [Step]Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) [Step]Son

Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio

Household Role Gender Age Birthplace

55. Jns A Andrews Head M 29 Jul 1871 Married 1 Yr (Est: 1899) Kansas Parent's Birthplace Illinois
56. Ollie M Andrews Wife F 34 Aug 1866 Mother of how many children: 3; Number of Living Children: 3 Ohio Parent's Birthplace: Ohio
57. Ed S Bicknell [Step]Son M 10 May 1890 Kansas Father's Birthplace: Indiana; Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
58. Jno. R Bicknell [Step]Son M 5 Sep 1895 Kansas Father's Birthplace: Indiana; Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
59. Wm H Andrews Son M 0 Apr 1900 Missouri

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"United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3ZW-D3T), Jno. R Bicknell in household of Jns A Andrews, Galena Township Joplin city Ward 1, Jasper, Missouri, United States; citing sheet 14B, family 319, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,240,865.

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