Funk, Ferdinand Janzen (1859-1962)

Peabody Gazette-Herald obituary: 1962 Mar 8 p. 1

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Ferd Funk, 102, Buried In Peabody Last Saturday

Ferdinand Janzen Funk, one of Marion County's pioneers, died last Wednesday afternoon in Topeka at the age of 102. Burial was at Peabody after services at Topeka Saturday morning.

The deceased was a former Marion County police judge, justice of the peace, register of deeds and clerk of the District Court. He went to Topeka in 1907 as executive secretary to Gov. E. W. Hoch of Marion and from 1912 on has been a resident of Topeka.

Mr. Funk was born in Thorn, Germany, an area now part of Poland, and came to America with his parents at the age of 14, who were part of the Mennonite movement to this country during the last century.

In recent years he has lived with a daughter, Miss Genevieve Funk, in Topeka. He remained in surprisingly good health until shortly before his death. He had become ill February 10, but was feeling well enough to attend church services as usual the Sunday prior to his death.

He had a perfect attendance at Rotary club meetings for the past 36 years and was interested in public affairs until his death.

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Topeka Daily Capital article: 1962 Feb 28 p. 4

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City Centenarian In Poor Condition

Ferdinand J. Funk, age 102, of 1610 Topeka, prominent in state and Topeka civic affairs for many years, was listed in poor condition at Stormont-Vail Hospital Tuesday night.

Funk, who was hospitalized Feb. 16 had been listed in fair condition, then showed some improvement Sunday and Monday, but Tuesday night was reported to have failed. He is suffering from a bronchial ailment and general weakness, his family said.

The centenarian was active until he became ill Feb. 10