Obituary

Jim Long Found Dead in Topeka

Jim Long, former Burrton resident, was found dead in Topeka Wednesday, apparently the victim of a robbery-murder. Jim, son of Mrs. Clara Long, Burrton, was a member of the 190th Tactical Reconnaissance Group that was transferred from Hutchinson to Topeka last August. His family remained in Haven where they have made their home. Jim drove a Taxi in his off hours.

Topeka Yellow Cab Company officials said they last heard from Long about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, when he radioed he was picking up a fare in downtown Topeka. Jim’s body was found several hours later by a fellow cab driver in tall grass not far from a grade school in east-central Topeka. The victim’s pockets had been turned inside-out, and there was a severe wound on the back of the head from undetermined causes. Long’s cab was found nearby, partially submerged in Deer Creek.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Haven Methodist Church Saturday, May 18th. Burial will be in Burrton Cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening at the Cantwell Chapel, Haven.

Obituary

James E. Long, 41, Topeka, formerly of Haven, was found beaten to death in Topeka Wednesday, May 15, 1968. He was born September 19, 1926, at Burrton. He was a member of the Kansas Air National Guard, 190th TRG, Topeka. He married Lucille Krueger on June 21, 1946, at Moundridge. He was a member of the Haven Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge.

Survivors incllude the widow; sons, Greg and Brad, both of the home; daughters, Mrs. Mike Smyth, 6007 N. Plum, Hutchinson; Marcia of the home; mother, Mrs. Clara Long, Burrton; brother, Wellington Long Jr. of Bad Godesberg, Germany; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 17, at Haven, with Revs. Howard Crenshaw and Robert Conway officiating. Burial was in the Burrton Cemetery. Military and Masonic rites were given.