Lifelong Phillips County resident Jennie Capps passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014, in the Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg, at the age of 105 years.

She was born in Phillips County, Kansas, on July 10, 1908, the daughter of Charles Oscar and Jennie May (Jupe) Clearwaters.

On December 4, 1930, she was united in marriage to Hugh Capps in Alma, Nebraska.
He preceded her in death in 1961.

Survivors include her niece, Kathy Robinson and husband, Jim of Centennial, CO; two step-nephews, Robert Dye and wife, Barbara of Marion, Iowa and Steven Dye of San Francisco, CA; and several great nieces and nephews.

Following Jennie’s wishes, her body was donated to the Kansas University School of Medicine. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Mark Gervais officiating.

Friends may sign her memory book on Friday, July 11, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.