Funeral Homes near Penokee

Facts about the city

Penokee is an unincorporated community in Graham County, Kansas, United States, in the Solomon Valley. It was founded by Ben Chadsey and was originally established under the name of Reford in 1888. It grew from the Union Pacific Railroad going through town. Because the town became mistaken for Rexford, Kansas, the residents renamed their town after the Penokee Mountains near Lake Superior.

Penokee Obituaries

It was revealed by Beatrice Daily Sun on September 26th, 2017 that Laura D Krous (Rollins) passed on in Beatrice, Nebraska.  Ms. Krous was 86 years old and was born in Penokee, KS.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Laura D's life.

It was written on March 26th, 2017 that Lois Elaine Herrin (Ebnother) passed on in Lake Forest Park, Washington.  Ms. Herrin was 92 years old and was born in Penokee, KS.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Lois Elaine's life.

It was written by The Daily Herald on June 30th, 2016 that Ellie Horcher (Dreiling) passed away in Crystal Lake, Illinois.  Ms. Horcher was 88 years old and was born in Penokee, KS.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ellie's life.

It was written by Chicago Tribune on June 29th, 2016 that Ellie Horcher (Dreiling) died in Crystal Lake, Illinois.  Ms. Horcher was 88 years old and was born in Penokee, KS.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ellie's life.

It was written by Emmett Messenger Index on February 20th, 2015 that George Super passed away in Emmett, Idaho.  Super was 94 years old and was born in Penokee, KS.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor George's life.

It was disclosed by Idaho Press Tribune on September 11th, 2012 that Loyal David Jr Brumbaugh died in Parma, Idaho.  Brumbaugh was 89 years old and was born in Penokee, KS.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Loyal David Jr's life.

It was disclosed by Abilene Reporter-News on May 7th, 2012 that Oris Ruel Greever passed on in Abilene, Texas.  Greever was 83 years old and was born in Penokee, KS.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Oris Ruel's life.

History

It grew from the Union Pacific Railroad going through town. Penokee is the only town in the US named that. . Penokee is an unincorporated area community in Graham County, Kansas County, Kansas, United States, in the Solomon Valley. Because the town became mistaken for Rexford, Kansas, the residents renamed their town after the Penokee Mountains near Lake Superior.