Franklin W. Koons
Halstead, Kansas, 1951

   Dr. F. W. Koons, a member of the staff of the Hertzler Clinic from 1930 until his retirement a few years ago, died Wednesday night at the Halstead hospital after a ten day illness. Born March 30, 1872 in Wayne County, Ohio, Dr. Koons was 79 years of age at the time of his death. He was a past president of the Harvey County Medical Association; a past master of the Masonic lodge at Nickerson, Kans., was active in Masonic circles in Halstead; and had participated in civic and community affairs for many years.
   Surviving members of the family include his widow, Mrs. Alberta Koons of the home; a daughter; a grandson; and a brother, C.B. Koons, of Little River, Kansas.
   Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian church, with the Rev. Richard S. Klein officiating.
   The Halstead Lodge No. 46 A.F. & A.M. will participate in the services. Kaufman Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
   Final resting place will be in the family lot in the Halstead cemetery.
   A complete obituary will be available for next week's issue.
   Business houses on main street will close Saturday afternoon at 2:30 for the services.