Obituaries
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[Black, Lucy Ann Buck]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      October 17, 1935     [p. 1]

Mrs. Lucy Black, 78, Dies at Blockton

Mrs. Lucy Black, 78, died at her home in Blockton Wednesday, Oct. 9, after having been in failing health for some time. The funeral services were held at the Isadora Christian church Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. L. B. Day. Burial was in the Isadora cemetery.

Lucy Ann Buck, daughter of Wm. and Harriett Buck, was born near Crawfordsville, Ind., April 3, 1858.

On March 15, 1875, she was married in Marshall County, Ill., to Alsiness  [Alsinas] G. [len] Black. To them were born six children, Glen of Sheridan, Mo.; Mrs. W. [illiam] B. [enjamin] Weese [Clara] of Blockton; Emma, deceased; Ernest of Clifton, Colo.; Charles of Clearfield; and Walter, deceased. Her husband preceded her in death on April 4, 1904.

Mr. and Mrs. Black came west in 1870 and settled in Iowa. Later they moved to Worth County, Mo., where they resided for a number of years. After the death of her companion she and her youngest son, Walter, made their home together until his untimely death about a year ago.

Besides her children she leaves to mourn her departure six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one brother, Charles F. Buck of Lacon, Ill., and one sister, Mrs. Martha Fike of Laverne, Calif.

Mrs. Black was a member of the Christian church in Blockton.

[BLACK, LUCY ANN BUCK]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, October 17, 1935
Lucy Ann Buck, daughter of Wm. and Harriet Buck, was born near Crawfordsville, Indiana, April 3, 1858 and passed away at her home in Blockton at 5:30 Wednesday evening, Oct. 9, 1935, at the age of 78 years, 7 months and 6 days.
On March 15, 1875, she was united in marriage in Marshall county, Illinois to Alsiness [Alsinas] G. [len] Black. To this union six children were born Glen, of Sheridan, Mo.; Mrs. W. B. Weese, of Blockton; Emma, deceased; Earnest, of Clifton, Colo.; Charles, of Clearfield and Walter, deceased. Her companion also preceded her in death on April 4, 1904.
Mr. and Mrs. Black came west in 1876 and settled in Iowa. Later moved to Worth county, Mo., where they resided for a number of years. After the death of her companion she and her youngest son, Walter, made their home together until his untimely death about one year ago.
She confessed her faith in Christ under the ministry of Rev. Watkins and affiliated with the Christian church at Isadora many years ago, later transferring her membership to the Christian church in Blockton where she held her membership at the time of her death.
As long as her health would permit, she was very attentive to the church services and doing what she could to further the Master's work. When she could no longer go to church, she found comfort in studying the Bible at home.
Her faith in the Good Master led her to a life of devotion to her family and friends. She, like the mother pictured by Solomon, could hear her children arise and call her blessed. Though she suffered much she kept it to herself and thus won the admiration of her many friends for her faith and patience.
Besides her children she leaves to mourn her departure six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one brother, Charles F. Buck, of Lacon, Illinois; a sister, Mrs. Martha Fike, of Laverne, California and a host of other relatives and friends.
[Poem not transcribed.]
Funeral services were conducted from the Isadora Christian church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. L. B. Day and burial in the Isadora cemetery.
Songs were sang by Mrs. Frank Wall, Mrs. Angie Simpson, Joe Ledgerwood and Robert Ford, with Gladys Shearer at the piano.
The pall bearers were W. L. West, J. L. Weese, Joe Ledgerwood, Robert Ford, Ray Shafer and E. L. Ball.

[Collins, Hannah Gibson]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     March 16, 1916    [p. 1]

Mrs. A. H. Collins.

Word has been received here of the death Friday of Mrs. A. [lbert] H. [arvey] Collins [Hannah Gibson], wife of Rev. A. [lbert] H. [arvey] Collins, at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines. Mr. Collins was pastor of the Methodist church here about fifteen years ago, and is now pastor at Denison, Ia. He was district superintendent several years.

[COLLINS, HANNAH GIBSON]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Wednesday, March 15, 1916, p. 24
Died in Des Moines
Corning friends will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. A. H. Collins of Jefferson, Iowa. The lady passed away Friday, March 10, 1916, at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines, after a long illness. The deceased was the wife of Rev. A. H. Collins, who was for six years superintendent of the Creston district of the M. E. churches. Rev. Mr. Collins was also pastor of the Bedford M. E. church some years ago. Funeral services were held in Jefferson the fore part of this week, Rev. Mr. Menoher of Villisca, assisting with the service. Mr. Collins has the sympathy of many friends in Corning.

[COLLINS, HANNAH GIBSON]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Wednesday, March 22, 1916, p. 9
Mrs. A. H. Collins, wife of Rev. A. H. Collins, passed away at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines Friday, March 10th, after a long illness. The funeral was held at Jefferson, where they lived. Rev. Mr. Collins was pastor of the Methodist church in Cromwell about 30 years ago and he had been the district superintendent for a number of years.

[Cross, Mable Horton]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      December 12, 1968     p. 6

Attend Services For Mrs. Tom J. Cross

Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the Mable H. [orton] Cross funeral Dec. 9 include:

Mr. and Mrs. Don Jarvis, Persia, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Cross and family, Council Bluffs, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Cross, Joyce Neola, Ia.; Chuck Vacante, Omaha, Nebr.; Mrs. Harold Snow, Mrs. Virgil Stoner, Sheridan, Mo., Dwight Mothershead, Ellen Mothershead, [?] Gravity; Mr. and Mrs. Orie Shum, Shenandoah; Mrs. Jack Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Day and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holker, Corning; Mrs. James Lamb, Clarinda; Mrs. Coryl Hill, Lenox; Mr. and Mrs. John, [?] Lenox; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Squires, Cresco, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Farr, Tom and Jim, North Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Allen and Mark, Maryville, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Vane Basil Lucas, Chris and Vane T., Bryn Mawr, Penn.; Cecil Horton, and Bill Horton, Mexico, Mo.

[Cross, Mable Horton]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      December 12, 1968     p. 10

Final Rites Held Monday For Mrs. Tom Cross

Funeral services for Mrs. Tom (Mable) Cross, resident of Bedford for 52 years, were held December 9 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on State Street in Bedford with Mr. Carl Cummings officiating. Mrs. Cross died December 7 at Thogmartin Rest Home in Bedford. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Mable Horton, daughter of John Youngblood and Helen George Horton, was born December 8th, 1893 at Olive Hill, Tennessee.

In her early womanhood she became a member of the Methodist church.

On August 26, 1915 she was united in marriage to Thomas John Cross at Minden, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1966, an infant son, Clifford Cleo, her parents, two brothers, Richard and John, and two grandchildren.

Left to cherish memories of her good life are three brothers, William, Clarence and Cecil of Mexico, Mo.; one sister, Lucille Stone of Missoula, Montana, ten children, Thomas and his wife Charlotte O’Brien of Homewood, Ill.; Thomas was raised by an aunt, Helen and her husband, Charles Owens; William J. and his wife, Darlene of Bedford; Alice and her husband, Charles Flint of Fort Shaw, Montana; Fred Cross; Bryan Cross and his wife, Deloris of Bedford; Bette and her husband Edwin Squires of Cresco, Ia.; Peggy and her husband, Stewart Allen of Maryville, Mo., Frances and her husband, Richard Farr of North Kansas City, Mo.; Judy and her husband, Vane Basil Lucas of Bryn Mawr, Penn.

Grandchildren: Sgt. James Craig Owens of Castle Air Force Base, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Keith (Caye) of Bedford, Iowa; Richard Cross and his wife, Elegena of Bedford; Charles, Julia, Harry and Mary Jane Flint, Kyle and Jana Cross; Stephen and Vince Squires; Mark and twins, Tamela and Pamela Allen; Thomas, John and James Farr; Christine and Vane Thomas Lucas; Tommy and Lynn O’Brian; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

She devoted her life to her children and her family was her greatest source of pride.

Her willingness to share and her many sacrifices will long be remembered.

[Cross, Thomas John]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     August 11, 1966     p. 6

Final Rites Held Here For Thomas Cross

Funeral services for Thomas John Cross, 76, long time Bedford resident, were held August 3 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home Madison street, with Carl Cummings officiating. Mr. Cross died August 6 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery.

Thomas John Cross, son of William James and Eliza Watson Cross, was born May [17, 1890] in Neola, Ia., Pottawattamie county, Iowa.

Early in his youth he became a member of the Presbyterian Church in Neola, Iowa.

On August 26, 1915, he was united in marriage to Mable Horton at Minden, Iowa and they moved to Taylor County in 1916 and made their home here since.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, Clifford Cleo; his parents; two brothers, William and Charles; seven sisters, Jane Cupp, Etta Shaw, Elizabeth Cross, Alice Walsh, Frances O’Brien, Mary Trembley, and Lucy Knauff; and two grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mabel [Mable]; ten children: Thomas and his wife, Charlotte O'Brien of Homewood, Ill., Thomas was raised by an aunt, Helen and her husband, Charles Owens; William J. and his wife, Darlene, of Bedford; Alice and her husband, Charles Flint, of Fort Shaw, Montana; Fred Cross; Bryan Cross and his wife, Deloris, of Bedford; Bette and her husband, Edwin Squires, of Cresco, Ia.; Peggy and her husband, Stewart Allen, of Maryville, Mo.; Frances and her husband, Richard Farr, of North Kansas City, Mo.: Judy and her husband, Vane Basil Lucas, of Byrn Mawr, Penn.; grandchildren: A3C James Craig Owens of Amarillo, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Keith (Caye) of Colo, Ia.; Richard Cross and his wife Elegena, Bedford; Charles, Julia, Harry and Mary Jane Flint; Kyle and Janna Cross; Steph [en] and Vince Squires: Mark and twins, Tamela and Pamela Allen; Thomas John and James Farr; Christine and Vane Thomas Lucas; Tommy and Lynn O'Brien; a brother, Fred, of Chicago,  Ill.; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was a hard working husband and father whose efforts will always be appreciated by his children.

He enjoyed his friends and neighbors; and his sense of humor will long be remembered. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and the many acts and deeds of kindness that he did for others will be a blessed memory.

[Drumm, Cora Bell Ergenbright]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      April 22, 1897      p. 2

Mrs. Cora [Bell] Drum, wife of L. [ouis] M. Drum, living in Gay Township, died early Saturday morning after a lingering illness with consumption. The funeral services were conducted at the home at 10 o'clock Sunday morning, by Rev. Maines of Blockton, and the remains interred at Fairview. Mrs. Drum had been feeling quite well for several days previous until only about five hours before her death, when she became suddenly worse until death ended her sufferings.

[Drumm, Cora Bell Ergenbright]

Hopkins Journal

Thursday     April 29, 1897

Mrs. Cora [Bell Ergenbright] Drumm, wife of L. [ouis] M. Drumm, formerly of Hopkins, died at her home in Gay Township yesterday morning of consumption.

Mrs. Drumm had been in poor health for a year, but about three weeks ago she regained strength sufficiently to be able to walk about the house, and no one suspected that her life would be brought to a close so soon. She retired on the evening before her death feeling much better than she had felt for a long time, but she suddenly took seriously worse about 5 o’clock in the morning and at 9 o’clock her spirit passed to the great beyond.

The deceased leaves a husband, a father and mother who live near Hopkins, and a host of friends to mourn the loss of an affectionate wife, a dutiful daughter and a steadfast companion. ---Bedford Times.

[Fine, Dona Ethel Sleep]

Bedford Times-Press

Wednesday     June 21, 1995     p. 6

DONA SLEEP FINE

Funeral services for Dona Sleep Fine were held on June 13, 1995 at the Bedford United Methodist Church in Bedford, Iowa under the direction of the Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home.

Dona Ethel Sleep was born on July 23, 1910 to James and Eva (Proffitt) Sleep in their home three miles east of Siam. Dona was one of ten children and lived with the family in Siam where she attended the High Prairie School. In her early adult years, Dona worked for a bakery at a restaurant across the street from the Page County Courthouse in Clarinda until her marriage.

On February 23, 1935 she married Elza [Howard] Fine of Siam in Shenandoah by the KFNF Radio Minister in his home. To this marriage two daughters were born, Norma Ann and Betty Elaine.

Dona and Elza lived on the Goldenrod Highway east of Siam while Elza began teaching schools in the Siam/New Market area and later on a farm west of Bedford. In 1963 they moved into a house in Bedford where they lived until Elza's death and later Dona moved into the Northside Apartments. Dona was a member of the Bedford United Methodist Church.

Dona died on June 10, 1995 in Carroll, Iowa at the age of 84 years. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; six brothers, Harold who died in infancy, Frank, Troy, Clarence, Harley, and Harmon; and two sisters, Susie Sleep who died in infancy, and Edna Buckman.

Left to cherish Dona's memory are her two daughters and their husbands, Norma and Charles Williams of Kansas City, Missouri, and Betty and David Wyckoff of Westside, Iowa; six grandchildren and their spouses, Betty and Carl Ruckman, Brian and Bobbie Jo Williams, Keith and Cheryl Williams, Lori and Ross Thiedeman, Mark and Susan Wyckoff, and Scott and Wendy Wyckoff; six great-grandchildren, Brittney Williams, Max Patterson, Shelby and Sean Thiedeman, and Lindsey and Lacey Wyckoff; one sister, Goldie Narber; two sisters-in-law, Avis Sleep, and Joyce Sleep; several nieces and nephews as well as many friends.

Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery at Bedford, Iowa.

[Fine, Elza Howard]

Bedford Times-Press

Wednesday     October 9, 1991     p. 6

ELZA HOWARD FINE

Funeral services for Elza Howard Fine were held Friday, Oct. 4, 1991 at the Bedford United Methodist Church with Rev. Stephen Peters and Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery.

Elza Howard Fine, son of Perry Fine and Rachel Roush Fine was born near Siam in Polk Township, Taylor County, Iowa May 15, 1909 and departed this life October 2, 1991 at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda, Iowa at the age of 82 years, four months and 17 days.

He grew to maturity in the community where he was born and he attended the "Fine" rural school and the New Market High School where he graduated in 1929. He was to follow the teaching profession for 47 years. Teaching 29 years in the rural schools in Taylor County and 18 years in the New Market School where he also served as elementary principal until his retirement. He had received a "Life Certificate" in education from Northwest Missouri State University at Maryville, Mo.

On February 23, 1935 he was united in marriage to Dona Sleep at Shenandoah, Iowa by the KF.N.F. Radio Minister, Rev. James Pearson. Two daughters, Norma and Betty, were born to bless their home and to share their love.

Elza and Dona lived on farms until 1961 when they moved to Bedford, Iowa where they have continued to reside.

He was preceded in death by his parents; eight brothers and sisters: Chloe Beck, Lydia Wynn, Beulah Pace, Ray Fine, Clarence Fine, Blanche Jobe, Lynn Fine and Ruby Renfro Glassgow.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dona of the home; two daughters, Norma and her husband Charles Williams of Kansas City, Mo. and Betty and her husband David Wyckoff of Westside, Iowa; grandchildren are Betty Ann and her husband Carl Ruckman; Brian and his wife Bobbi Jo Williams and Keith Williams; Lori and Ross Thiedeman, her husband; Mark and his wife Susan Wyckoff; Scott and his wife Wendy Wyckoff and two great grandchildren, Brittney and Lindsey; one sister, Inez Horner of Des Moines, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was a member of the Bedford United Methodist Church.

His family and friends will long remember him as a good, kind person and his students of school years will remember him as a good teacher and educator.

[Greenlee, Maude Edith Porter]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      October 17, 1935     [p. 1]

Attend Mrs. Greenlee's Funeral

Among the relatives from out of town who were here for the funeral services of Mrs. R. [oy] F. [rank] Greenlee, were Mrs. William Carter of Fort Dodge, Mrs. Homer

Shutts and son Carl of Weldon, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wyckoff of St. Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Henshaw and son Ronald of Clearfield, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hatfield of Shambaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Nash and Mr. and Mrs. Burton of Clarinda.

[Greenlee, Maude Edith Porter]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     October 17, 1935     [p. 1]

Mrs. Roy Greenlee, 49 Dies Saturday, Oct. 1

Mrs. R. [oy] F. [rank] Greenlee, 49, died at the St. Francis hospital in Maryville Saturday afternoon Oct. 12, where she had been taken only a short time before. Mrs. Greenlee had been in poor health for some time but had been much worse during the past week.

The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. Stanley Decker. Burial was in the Bedford cemetery, the Rebekahs giving their service at the grave.

Maude Edith Porter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra [Joshua] Porter [Flotilla Parvis], was born in Marion, Ind., June 22, 1886.

She united with the church while living in Indiana. With her parents she moved to St. Joseph, Mo., in 1904. March 27, 1906, she was married to Roy Frank Greenlee. Mr. and Mrs. Greenlee resided in St. Joseph until 1916, when they moved to Bedford, which place had since been their home.

She had been a member of the Royal Neighbors for the past twenty-one years, and was also a member of Golden Rule Rebekah lodge.

She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, Roy F. Greenlee and eight children, Charles, Robert, Frank, Esther, Ruth, Maxine, and Andrew, all of Bedford, and Mrs. Flotilla Gordon of Villisca. Also one daughter-in-law and one son-in-law, and her mother, Mrs. F. I. Grote and one sister, Mrs. Grace Martin, both of Stockton, Calif.

She was a loyal wife and mother, always deeply interested in her family, and extending a hand of welcome to all who knew her.

[Greenlee, Sylvia Hinshaw]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday       July 30, 1931      p. 4

Mrs. C. A. Greenlee

Mrs. C. A Greenlee passed away at her home in Bedford Wednesday, at the age of 68 years, 11 months and 9 days. Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell. Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery. The Rebekah services were held at the grave.

Sylvia Hinshaw, daughter of [Asael] G. [regg] and Mary [Jane Wright] Hinshaw, was born in Knightstown, Henry county, Ind., on August 13, 1862. In the year 1871 she moved to the state of Missouri, and from there she moved to the state of Iowa, in 1874, where she has since resided. She was united in marriage to C. [harles] A. [ustin] Greenlee on [March 25, 1880 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa.] To this union nine children were born, as follows: Mrs. Lena Adams, Roy Greenlee, Mrs. Cora Blake, Mrs. Tressie Miller, and Mrs. Jennie Adams, all of Bedford; Mrs. Ethel Carter of Fort Dodge; Mrs. Edith Wyckoff of St. Joseph, and Mrs. Fern Hatfield of Clarinda. Mrs. Maggie Pace preceded her mother in death four years ago. She also leaves three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Flora Turner of Bedford, Mrs. Effie Deardorff of Muncie, Ind., Mrs. Grace Munden of Chicago, and Bert Hinshaw of Clearfield. Her husband preceded her in death two years ago. Besides the children, who survive, she leaves 28 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Mrs. Greenlee united with the Baptist church when 13 years of age, which made her a member in good and regular standing for fifty-five years. She was also a member of the local Rebekah Lodge. Mrs. Greenlee was a very patient sufferer for many weeks, enduring her suffering with so much uncomplaining fortitude No one could have been more patient and resigned to her hardship and death. She was surrounded at all times with her splendid family of children who did all in their power to make her last hours happy and comfortable.

[Jones, Lynds]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      April 29, 1897      p. 3

Lynds Jones died at his home near Sharpsburg last week. He had met with financial reverses during the past few years, which saddened his life and no doubt shortened his days. He made a manly and heroic effort to meet all his obligations, but misfortune after misfortune overtook him and following this he become a paralytic. He died an honored citizen and respected by every one who knew his ill luck and physical and mental sufferings.

[Lefever, Anna Bowers]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      April 29, 1897      p. 3

Mrs. John LaFever [Anna Bowers Lefever] died at her home near New Market, on Friday, April 23, 1897. The remains were interred at the Holt Center cemetery on Sunday, April 25. The full particulars of the death and funeral have not been learned.

[Manley, John]

South-West Democrat

Friday      March 30, 1888      p. 4

---Died at Bedford, Saturday, March 24, 1888, John Manley, aged 68 years and 1 day. The funeral took place at the residence of the deceased on Monday, conducted by Rev. McDab, after which his remains will be interred in the Bedford graveyard.

[Manley, Susannah Kirkpatrick]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      April 22, 1897      p. 2

Mrs. Susanah [Kirkpatrick] Manley, mother of B. [enjamin] F. Manley, died at the Clarinda hospital at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning. Mrs. Manley was taken to the asylum about two weeks ago for treatment, but owing to her weak condition both mentally and physically, her friends had very little hope that she would receive any permanent benefit. Her mental condition, however, was such at that time as to make it out of the question of giving her proper treatment outside of the hospital.

The remains were brought here arriving yesterday morning. The funeral will be from the M. E. church at 2 o'clock this afternoon and will be conducted by Rev. P. Jackson. Members of the K. of P. lodge will attend the funeral in a body, out of respect for Mr. Manley, the son of the deceased, who is a member of the order. Mrs. Manley was 64 years of age and has been in very feeble health for several years.

[Mobley, Sarah Ann Anderson]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     March 16, 1916    [p. 1]

Mrs. Sarah A. Mobley.

Mrs. Sarah A. [nn Anderson] Mobley died at her home in north Bedford this morning, aged 74 years. Funeral services will be held at Hopkins Saturday. Interment in the Hopkins cemetery.

[Robbins, Florence]

Taylor County Democrat

Thursday     June 21, 1894     p. 4

Died, at the home of her parents near Sharps, on Wednesday, June 13, Florence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Robbins [Amanda Barnes], aged 6 years, 9 months and 27 days. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 15th at the Methodist church in Gravity, and were conducted by Rev. Gibson.

[Robbins, Norman A.]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      April 22, 1897      p. 2

N. [orman] A. Robbins died at 12:35 this morning at his home in Bedford. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock, Friday, from the First Methodist church, conducted by Rev. J. G. Bourne assisted by Rev. Philip Jackson. Interment at Fairview cemetery.

[Robbins, Norman A.]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      April 29, 1897      p. 3

Died at his home in Bedford, Thursday, April 22, 1897, at 12:30 o'clock a. m., Norman A. Robbins, aged 73 years and 10 days. Funeral services was held at the First Methodist church, Bedford, Friday, April 23, 1897, at 1:30 p. m, conducted by Rev. J. G. Bourne, assisted by Rev. Phillip Jackson. Interment was at the Fairview cemetery. Mr. Robbins was a native of Vermont, from that state he emigrated with his parents to Summit county, Ohio, and from the latter state he moved to Wisconsin, where February 19, 1849, he was united in marriage to Miss Harriet Barrett, who survives him. Three children, all of whom were present at the funeral, were born of this union. They are: Mrs. I. F. Williams [Clara], Bedford; Mrs. C. G. [Abraham] Huston [Emma], Council Bluffs and Elmer Robbins of Sharpsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Robbins had been residents of Taylor County since 1870 and of Bedford since 1891. At the close of the funeral sermon Rev. Bourne and Rev. Phillip Jackson, who was an intimate friend of the deceased, pronounced an eulogy to his memory. Rev. Jackson said the deceased was tolerant of the opinions of others, but never lost an opportunity to present the cause of the Master; he was an ardent Christian himself and a member of the Methodist church. In closing, Mr. Jackson spoke feelingly of the virtues of the deceased, who had rounded out a well spirit, active life.

[Robbins, Norman A.]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      April 29, 1897      p. 2

Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Huston came down from Council Bluffs last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Huston's father, Mr. Norman Robbins, who died Thursday morning.

[Sullivan, Neal]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      April 29, 1897      p. 3

A two-year-old son of Neal Sullivan at Lenox was drowned in a cistern one day last week. The Sullivans were spending the day with friends when the little boy went unnoticed out of the house, uncovered the cistern, fell in, and was drowned.

 

[Tennant, Rebecca Ann Lemley]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     March 16, 1916    [p. 1]

Mrs. A. L. Tennant.

Mrs. A. Tennant died at the home, southeast of Bedford, Saturday afternoon, at 6:15 o'clock. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the First Methodist Episcopal church, conducted by Rev. Joe W. Goodsell. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.

Rebecca Ann Lemley, daughter of Isaac and Anna Lemley was born in Green County, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23, 1858. She was united in marriage to Alpheus Tennant, Oct. 1, 1880.

To this union were born five children, three of whom with the husband survive. They are Herschel, Victor and Hazel Tennant. Virgil died at the age of eight and a daughter in infancy. They moved to Iowa in 1885, where they have since resided. Mrs. Tennant is also survived by two brothers and one sister, Mrs. Hudson Rose of Kirby, Pa., who was present at the funeral.

She united with the Methodist Episcopal church in Bedford in Feb. 1899, by transfer from the church in her old home.

 

[Tennant, Rebecca Ann Lemley]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     March 16, 1916      p. 3

Mrs. Hudson Rose and daughter, Miss Viona Rose, of Kirby, Penn., arrived Tuesday morning to attend the funeral of the former's sister, Mrs. A. [lpheus] Tennant.

[TENNANT, REBECCA ANN LEMLEY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 23, 1916
Herschell Tennent, who was called here last week by the death of his mother, returned Saturday to his home at Madison, Wis. he is a teacher in the Wisconsin university and city engineer of Portage, Wis., a town near Madison.

[Willis, Glenn]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     March 16, 1916    [p. 1]

Glenn Willis.

Glenn Willis, 15-year-old son of Rev. and Mrs. F. [red] N. Willis, died Thursday at the Red Oak hospital. He was operated on for appendicitis several weeks ago. Funeral services were held Saturday at the home in Red Oak. Mr. Willis was pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Bedford a number of years ago.

[WILLIS, GLENN]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, March 14, 1916
Glenn Willis Dies After Operation Performed
Friends here have received word of the death of Glen Willis, the sixteen year old son of Rev. and Mrs. Fred N. Willis, which occurred in the hospital at Red Oak at 6:20 o'clock Thursday evening. He was operated on about two weeks ago for appendicitis. The cause of his death was peritonitis. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon. Rev. Willis was pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church here five years ago.