Norton Cemetery

Verna Aardema

1911–2000 (age 89)

Norton Cemetery

Verna Aardema (1911–2000), author of children’s books, is buried at Norton Cemetery in New Era.

Ivan Brown

1908–1963 (age 55)

Norton Cemetery

Ivan Brown was an Essex County resident who lived from 1908 to 1963.

Kate Grosvenor Fowler

1888–1982 (age 94)

Norton Cemetery

Kate Grosvenor Fowler (1888-1982) lived 94 years and was buried at Norton Cemetery.

Ethel Martin

1921–2015 (age 94)

Norton Cemetery

Ethel Martin (1921–2015) was buried at Norton Cemetery.

George Martin

1924–2011 (age 87)

Norton Cemetery

George Martin (1924–2011) of Canton was laid to rest at Norton Cemetery.

Keith Sebelius

1916–1982 (age 66)

Norton Cemetery

Keith Sebelius was an American businessman and political figure from Kansas.

Nathan Ward

1786–1868 (age 82)

Norton Cemetery

Nathan Ward (1786-1868) was an American who lived during the early republic and antebellum periods.

Alan Washbond

1899–1965 (age 66)

Norton Cemetery

Alan Washbond was an Essex County resident who lived from 1899 to 1965.

Murder of Chester Poage

1979–2000 (age 21)

Norton Cemetery

Chester Poage (1979–2000) was a Norton County teenager whose murder in 2000 drew national attention.