Kay Co., OK - Obits: Gertrude Conrady Leven ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Andy Leven USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** FIANL RITES FOR MOTHER OF PRIEST HELD AT NEWKIRK Newspaper article, paper and date unknown Gertrude Conrady Leven; born September 28, 1861; died May 7, 1936. Newkirk, May 11.—Ten members of the clergy of Oklahoma and Kansas were present at the funeral rites held for Mrs. Gertrude Leven, Mother of Rev. Stephen A. Leven, at St. Francis church here this morning. The solemn high Mass was celebrated by Rev. Emil Ghyssaert, pastor of Newkirk, with Rev. Edward Voegele, Deacon, and Rev. Harold Pierce, Sub-deacon. Rev. C.A. McGinty, pastor of Stillwater was master of ceremonies. A touching sermon on the many outstanding qualities of the deceased was preached by Father Ghyssaert. …. Mrs. Leven was the mother of nine children, seven of whom are living. One is a nun and the other priest, the Rev. Stephen A. Leven …(remainder of the article lost.)