The McKenzie/Drake family reunion was July 22, 2023 at Iola’s Riverside Park.
The Joseph McKenzie family settled west of Iola in 1858 along the Neosho River. Their daughter married James Wallace Drake in 1861, also settling west of Iola. This is the beginning of the family history.
Twenty-four attended Saturday’s gathering to enjoy food, games and fellowship.
Those attending were Nelda Hansen, Molly Pourhussin, Wichita; Gary Preston, Yates Center; Andrew, Lee Preston, Udall; Shawna and Amelia Brewster, Carl Junction, Mo.; Mary and Will Rosson. Kansas City, Kan.; Eva Rosson and Nabeil Hijaz, Leavenworth; Lila Roecker, Chanute; Bill and Mary Lou Stotler, Tina, Callie, Jorja Murcko, Mia, Miley, Mavrik Myer Middleton, Iola; Christina Shortsleeve and Kallie Kucera; Broken Arrow, Okla., and Linda Stotler Pittsburg.
