A memorial service of worship will be held at Walkup Grove Cemetery, Atchison County on Sunday, May 29, at 11:00 a.m. The worship is sponsored by St. Oswald’s-in-the-Field Episcopal Church, with Fr. Jonathan Frazier presiding at this special service. Those in attendance should bring a lawn chair and enjoy the beauty and peace of a historical country cemetery.

Following the worship service, there will be a potluck dinner at St. Oswald’s. Please bring a dish and table service. In case of inclement weather, worship will be held at St. Oswald’s.

Walkup Grove, about 150 years old, still retains its natural beauty. It is nestled among a grove of hickory nut trees on top of a hill which falls to the west on a sharp decline to the Little Tarkio River. Tranquility and peacefulness reigns here. Travelers over a hundred years ago stopped at Mr. Walkup’s farm and asked for a place on his land to bury their child. This neighborhood cemetery is an ecumenical one with all denominations of religion buried there. At one time, the neighborhood supported Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist and Episcopal churches. St. Oswald’s is now the only remaining church in this area.

From Maryville, take Hwy. 46 west 21 miles to Route N. Turn south for one mile and turn east at 280th Street. Continue on that gravel road until you reach the cemetery.

From Mound City, take Route N and turn east on 280th. Continue on that gravel road one mile and you will come upon Walkup’s Grove

From Fairfax, take Hwy. 46 east until Route N. Turn south for one mile and at 280th Street, turn east. Continue on that gravel road until you reach the cemetery.