Obituaries
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[AMBROSE, LYLE EDWARD]
Lyle Ambrose, 86 of Lenox, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Greater Regional Hospice Home in Creston.

Services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highway 34 & 25 Creston. Pastor Howard Towns will officiate.

Burial will be in the West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

Military graveside rites by the Theodore J. Martens Post #1797, Creston, V.F.W.

Lyle Edward Ambrose was born March 7, 1923 in Kent, Iowa to Halle Myrtle (Barker) Ambrose and Clarence Ambrose. He was educated in the Hazeldale Country School. On February 2, 1941, Lyle entered the United States Navy and served until being honorably discharged in May of 1946. Lyle worked hard and farmed all of his life. He raise crops, hogs and cattle. His farming was his hobby, and he regularly expanded his farming operation.
Survivors include two brothers Russell "Pete" Ambrose of Kent; Eldon "Mike" (wife Sharon) Ambrose of Lenox; three sisters: Fern Jackson and Delma Bittner both of Creston; Helen Rydell of Oklahoma and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.
[Online obituary available courtesy of Powers Funeral Home, Creston, Iowa.]

 

[AMBROSE, WILLIAM BERTIN]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 24, 1960, p. 7
William Ambrose, 85, Dies Saturday
William Ambrose, 85, retired farmer, died Saturday, Nov. 12 at his home in Lenox. He was a member of Mercer Center church. He had been presented with a 50-year jewel by the Lenox I. O. O. F. lodge on July 5, 1960. He had also served as a school director many years.

Funeral services were Tuesday at two p. m. at the Methodist church in Lenox with Rev. Hugh E. Williams officiating. Burial in Fairview cemetery in Lenox.

Survivors re his wife, Lizzie; three sons, Reldon, Karl, Jasper, all of Lenox; one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Davis of Omaha; nine grandchildren; one brother, Jesse, and one sister, Mrs. Amy Cash, both of Lenox.

A son, Amos, was killed in service in World War II.

 

[BARKER, ELIZABETH ADELINE HOLT]
Adams County Union Republican (Corning, Iowa), February 25, 1925
Mrs. Stephen Barker passed from this life at the home of her son, James Barker, in Adams County, Iowa, February 17, 1925, at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 27 days. Funeral services were held at the James Barker home, five miles northwest of Lenox Thursday afternoon, February 19th. Rev. Homer Caskey had charge of the service and the body was laid to rest in the Lenox cemetery.

Mrs. Barker, nee Elizabeth Adeline Holt, was born in Missouri, May 20, 1850. She was married to Stephen Barker June 8, 1868, and to this union ten children were born. They are: Nora Ethel, who died in infancy; Lewis Barker, John Barker, Mrs. Laura Kane, Mollie Hayes, Mrs. Nettie Blaine, Frank Barker, Manda Hocker, James Barker, Hettie Myrtle, deceased.

Mrs. Barker united with the Baptist church when she was 17 years of age and has been faithful to her heavenly father. She was a very devoted companion and mother. Her husband preceded her in death last August.

Beside her immediate family Mrs. Barker leaves to mourn her death a number of grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and other relatives, also a large circle of friends.

 

[BARKER, EMMA MAY GOECKER]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Wednesday, June 22, 1977
May Barker of Lenox dies
LENOX – Mrs. May Barker, 87, of Lenox, died at 2:30 a. m. today at a nursing home at Clarinda. She had been a patient at the nursing home for only two days.

Her funeral will be held at 2 p. m. Friday at the Larkin-Bender funeral home at Lenox. Rev Don Jensen will officiate. Burial will be in West Fairview cemetery at Lenox. Her family will be at the funeral home 7 to 8 p m Thursday.

A memorial fund has been established for the Lenox Christian church, of which she was a member.

May Goecker was born May 26, 1890 [1891] at Clarinda. She was the daughter of Louis and Ida Berringer Goecker. She was married at Yorktown, June 12, 1912, to Frank Barker, who preceded her in death Dec. 4, 1970. They farmed in the Yorktown community until moving to Lenox in 1920.

Mrs. Barker is survive by a brother, Harold Goecker, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Friend Sisk, both of Council Bluffs and three nephews and a niece.

 

 [BARKER, LEWIS BIONS]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Thursday, December 6, 1956, p. 3
Lewis B. Barker – Lewis B. Barker was born in Scotland County, Missouri, August 3, 1869 and died Dec. 1, 1956 at the home of his son in Corning, Ia., at the age of 87 years, three months and 28 days.

He grew to manhood in Missouri, but spent most of his adult life in Iowa, the larger part of which was spent in and around Lenox. His main occupation was that of a farmer.

He was united in marriage to Nancy Jane Blaine April 28, 1890.

Survivors include his 11 children: Roy of Mt. Ayr, Bud of Lenox, Leslie of Central City, Colo., Myrtle (Mrs. Clarence Ambrose) of Lenox, Raymond of Diagonal, Nora (Mrs. Charles Sneathen) of Redfield, Earnest of Corning, Verney of Fern Creek, Ky., Harvey of Davenport, Lacey of Omaha, Neb. and Minnie (Mrs. Alvin Bower) of Blair, Neb.; 40 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and eith step grandchildren.

Services were held Monday, Dec. 3, 1956, at 1 p. m. from the Roland Funeral home in Corning, with the Rev. Brown Garlock in charge.

Interment was in the cemetery at Lenox, Iowa.

Music for the services was furnished by Esther Roland and John Riegel, accompanied by Eva Elmore, pianist.

Pallbearers were Ralph Barker, Merle Sneathen, Eddie Barker, Ivan Barker, George Barker and Alvin Barker.

 

[BARKER, NANCY JANE BLAINE]
Lenox Time Table (Lenox, Iowa), Thursday, January 3, 1946, p. 8
Obituary – Mrs. Lewis Barker
Nancy Jane Blaine, daughter of Phillip and Cinderella Blaine born June 2, 1870, Scotland county, Missouri, departed this life, December 30th, 1945, age 75 years, 6 months, 4 days. She grew to womanhood in the community of her birth where she attended the schools and when at the age of twenty she was united in marriage with Lewis Barker on April 28, 1890.

They continued to reside near Memphis, Missouri until in 1908 they settled near Yorktown, Page county, Iowa, where they resided until 1912 when they moved to a farm near Conway.

They have continued to reside in Taylor County, farming through the years until age and infirmity caused them to retire from active life only a few months before her decease. They moved to Conway in the early fall of 1945 where she passed away after a long illness following a stroke she suffered in 1927.

To this couple eleven children were born, all of whom are living and all present at this service, as follows: Roy of Mount Ayr; Bud of Lenox; Leslie of Central City, Colo.; Myrtle Ambrose of Kent; Raymond of Blockton; Nora Sneathen of Redfield; Earnest of Conway; Verney of Emmons, Minn.; Harvey of Creston; Lacey of Conway; and Minnie Bauer of Valley, Neb. There are 39 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren. They have reared 3 grandchildren, Lena, now Mrs. Alvia Flint of Loveland, Colo., and Homer of Berthoud, Colo., and Fern now in the service.

 

[BARKER, STEPHEN ELLISON]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Saturday, August 16, 1924
Stephen E. Barker was born in Grant County, Kentucky August 8, 1846. Died in the hospital at Savannah, Mo., August 7, 1924.

When he was six years of age his parents moved to Missouri where he spent most of his life. When seventeen years old he enlisted in the Union army and served two years.

He was married to Miss Elizabeth A. Holt June 8, 1868. Ten children were born to them. They are: Lewis B., John D., Frank M., James R. [ichard], all of Lenox vicinity, Iowa; Mrs. Laura Cain, Pickering, Mo.; Mrs. Nettie Blain, Centerville, Ia.; Mrs. Mollie Hayes, Burlington, Ia. Two daughters died in their infancy.

Mr. Barker moved to Iowa about ten years ago where they have made their home in the vicinity of Lenox. He has been a sufferer for several years with cancer.

Funeral services were held on the lawn at his home five miles northwest of Lenox, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Homer Caskey. The interment was made in the Lenox cemetery.

Thus closes the life of a highly respected citizen, a very devoted husband and father. He leaves his faithful wife and the children named above. Forty-two grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends who will mourn his departure.

 

[BARNES, HUGH NATHAN]
Lenox Time Table (Lenox, Iowa), Thursday, January 11, 1945, [p. 1]
Hugh Nathan Barnes – Hugh Nathan Barnes, son of Elvira and James Barnes was born in Warren County, Ill. near Monmouth on Feb. 4, 1874. At the age of 11 he moved to southwestern Iowa where he lived until he departed this life at his home in Lenox on Jan. 2nd, 1945 at the age of 70 years, 10 months and 28 days. He was affiliated with the Methodist church in early life.

On August 31, 1919 he was married to Lethia Brown who survives him. To this union were born three children, two daughters, Mrs. Howard Bowerbank of Nevinville, Iowa and Mrs. Donald Day of Kansas City, Mo., who survive him and one son, Beverly Allan, who died in infancy. He is also survived by four grandsons.

The funeral service was held at the Arnold Chapel Friday at 2 p. m. conducted by Rev. E. F. Hagee, music by Mrs. R. Bender. Burial was in Lenox cemetery.

 

 [BECK, ADOLPH "ABE"]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Wednesday, June 11, 1975
Abe Beck, 87, dies at Lenox

LENOX – Adolph (Abe) Beck, 87, of Lenox, died at the Lenox Care Center Tuesday morning. He had lived in the Lenox community since he was 3 months old. He was a retired farmer.

The funeral will be at 2 p. m. Thursday at the Lenox United Methodist church. Rev. Floyd T. Newbrough, the pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the West Fairview cemetery at Lenox. His family will be at the Larkin-Bender funeral home at Lenox from 7:30 to 8:30 p. m. tonight.

A memorial fund is being established for the Lenox United Methodist Church. Contributions may be left at the funeral home.

Adolph Beck was born at Dettingen, Germany, Jan. 19, 1888. He was the son of John and Katherine Stanger Beck. He came to the United States with his parents when he was 3 months old and they settled in the Lenox community. He was married to Sylvia Short.

He is survived by his widow; a son, James Beck of Lenox; three daughters, Mrs. (Gladys) Huber of Lenox; Mrs. Russell (Floy) Davenport of Diagonal and Mrs. Velda Epps of Des Moines; 13 grandchildren; a brother, Henry Beck of Lenox; and a sister, Mrs. Rose Baker of Clearfield.

 

[BECKWITH, PHYLLIS MARIE]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Thursday, May 11, 1950, [p. 1]
Rites Tuesday for Phyllis M. Beckwith
ARISPE – Funeral services for Phyllis Marie Beckwith, six-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Beckwith, were held at the Arispe Methodist church at 2 p. m. Tuesday. The baby died Sunday. Rev. Edna Whitson officiated at the services. Burial was made in the Lenox cemetery.

She is survived by her parents, Duane and Wilma Beckwith; two sisters, Rebecca and Dian; a brother, Larry; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Beckwith and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ambrose; and several uncles, aunts and cousins.

 

[BELDING, MINNIE E. PUTNAM]
Creston News Advertiser, Tuesday, April 26, 1960, [p. 1]
Rites Thursday for Minnie Belding, 91
LENOX – Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Belding, 91, of Lenox will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday at the Lenox Methodist church. Rev. Burton C. Collier, the pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Lenox cemetery. Her body is at the Bender funeral home in Lenox.

Mrs. Belding died at her home in Lenox Monday after a lengthy illness.

She is survived by 99 direct descendants, three daughters, Mrs. Erma Reed and Mrs. Mabel Boltinghouse of Lenox and Mrs. Della Beadel of Sharpsburg; a son, Oval Belding of Harrodsburg, Ky.; 32 grandchildren; 57 great grandchildren; and 10 great great grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Howard Eno of Lincoln, Nebr., and a brother, Harry Putnam of Creston, also survive.

Her husband preceded her in death.

 

[BENSON, BESSIE IRENE BALZER]
Valley News (Van Nuys, California), Tuesday, April 28, 1977
Benson, Bessie Irene, of Los Angeles, passed away April 24, 1977. Survived by six sons, Raymond, Lloyd, William, Alfred, Everett and Sevy Benson; two daughters, Velma Benson and Ruby Damrau; 11 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren. Services Tuesday, 1 p. m. at Steen Chapel, Meyer & Mitchell Mortuary, 11305 Magnolia Blvd., N. H.

 

[BOULDEN, RICHARD DAVID]
Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona), August 1, 2013
Boulden, Richard David, 61, of Mesa, AZ, passed away suddenly on July 28, 2013. He is survived by his wife Janice, daughters Holly and Carly, grandsons Rickie and Austin, mother Betty, and two brothers William and Robert. A Memorial Reception will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Mariposa Gardens Reception room, 400 S. Power Road, Mesa, AZ. A Memorial service and Interment will take place in his hometown of Lenox, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association , www.ADA.org -

 

[BOULDEN, ROGER WILLIAM]
Des Moines Register (Des Moines, Iowa), Sunday, July 24, 2011
Dr. Roger W. Boulden
Lenox
Dr. Roger W. [illiam] Boulden, who practiced medicine for 34 years in Lenox, IA, passed away April 3, 2011 in Mesa, AZ at the age of 89.

He was born in Missouri Valley, IA on February 20, 1922; the only child of William and Florence Boulden. He graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical School in Omaha, NE in 1946 and after serving in the Army, he established his practice in Lenox, Iowa, retiring in 1984.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty, three sons, William, (Diane), Robert and Richard, (Janice). He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Holly, Carly, Cortney ( Chris), Whitney, Benjamin (fiancé Julie), Sarah, Ian, and Rachel (Matt). He also leaves eight great- grandchildren, Rickie, Austin, Rylee, Aubrey, Adalynn, Taryn, Lynden and Hudson.

There will be a graveside service with military honors on August 2, 2011 at the Lenox Cemetery.

 

[BOYER, GRACE MAY DUNN]
Lenox Time Table (Lenox, Iowa), Thursday, December 17, 1970, p. 6
Final Rites for Mrs. James Boyer
Grace May Dunn was born on June 24 1887, to the late John William and Alice Sophronia Casteel Dunn on a farm near New Market, Iowa, and passed away at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda, Iowa, on December 10, 1970, at the age of 83 years, 5 months and 16 days.

At the age of 2 ½ years she moved with her parents, sister and brothers to Page Center in Page County, where she lived until 1902. The family moved back to Taylor County on a farm near Sharpsburg, Iowa. She attended the rural schools in Page and Taylor counties.

On January 12, 1905, Grace May Dunn was united in marriage to James Garfield Boyer of Sharpsburg, at the home of her parents. Six children were born to bless this home, Velva of the home, Mrs. Charles Wiand (Lela) of Lenox, Mrs. Charles Rupert (June) of North English, Teddy of Sharpsburg, Willard of Gravity and Marvin of Clearfield. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter-in-law, one granddaughter, two sisters, one brother. She leaves to cherish her memories, the six children, two daughters-in-law, Claudine and Betty Boyer, two sons-in-law, Charles Rupert and Charles Wiand, ten grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, two brothers, Perry and Roscoe Dunn, one sister-in-law, Luella Dunn of Bedford, one brother-in-law, Clarence Boyer, Monrovia, Calif., nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

At an early age, she became a member of the Methodist Church. After her marriage, she was baptised into the Blue Grove Christian Church, where she remained a faithful member until it closed. In 1949 she became a member of the Lenox Christian Church until moving to Bedford in 1961, where she became a member of the Bedford Christian Church, always attending church, when able.

Most of her married life was spent on a farm 3 ½ miles northwest of Sharpsburg, until in February, 1961, with her husband and daughter, Velva, [she] moved to Bedford, where she resided until the Lord called her home. She was cared for in the home by her daughter, Velva. All that loving hands and doctors and nurses could do was done for her. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

 

[BOYER, OTIS EZRA]
Roswell Daily Record (Roswell, New Mexico), Wednesday, August 18 1926
Otis E. Boyer dies
Otis E. Boyer, fifty-six years of age, died at St. Mary's Hospital, last night at eleven o'clock. Mr. Boyer, accompanied by his wife, came here about six weeks ago from Lenox, Iowa for health reasons. Mr. Boyer was a farmer and stockman and held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Effie Shimer of Lenox, Iowa and Mrs. Mary Caven of Clearfield, Iowa. Also three brothers and two sisters, all of whom reside in the State of Iowa. No services will be held here and the body accompanied by the wife will leave on tomorrow's train for Lenox, Iowa, where service and burial will be had. Talmage Mortuary in charge.

 

[BROWN, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN "DOC," 1847-1940]
Lenox Time Table (Lenox, Iowa), Thursday, April 4, 1940, p. 7
Sharpsburg Happenings
Doc Brown died Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Will Davis Saturday morning. Mr. Brown would have been 94 years old in June. He leaves to mourn his departure two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Will Davis and Mrs. Ed Philpot of Sharpsburg, Mort and Jake Brown, also of Sharpsburg and Edison of Colorado, several grandchildren and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Tuesday at 1:30 with burial in the Lenox cemetery.

 

[CASEY, ADELLA MAY MILLER]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Saturday, January 26, 1924, p. 2
Obituary – Adella Miller Casey was born in Jefferson County, Iowa, September 2, 1873. She came to Adams County in March, 1876, where she has since resided. She was married to Franklin Casey January 11, 1890, to whom she proved to be a noble companion and mother, for to this union four children were born. They are: Clifford, Verda Riley, Lloyd and Fay Riley. Mrs. Casey was very devoted to her home, always entering whole-heartedly with others into their sorrows or joys. Her worthy family were all with her the last few weeks of her stay here, anxiously waiting that she might again gain strength and fill her lovely place in the home once more, but her spirit was called home early Sunday morning, January 20, 1924. She also leaves four sisters and two brothers. The brothers are Mart and Frank Miller who reside in Adams County; the sisters are Mrs. S. R. Fisher of Corning, Mrs. Anna Kennedy, Cassa, Wyo., Mrs. D. A. Boyd and Mrs. Tom Urie, Livingston, Mont.

Her sisters who live in the west were all here to visit and comfort her last fall, but could not get here to see her laid away. Among those who miss her most are the six little grandchildren in whose lives she was taking such an interest.

Funeral services were held at the Salem Church of the Brethren Wednesday at 2:30 p. m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. F. Caskey. A very large crowd gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to a highly respected citizen. Interment was made in the Lenox cemetery.

 

[CAVEN, BETHEL CORAL WILSON]
  Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, October 8, 1997
Bethel Coral Caven - Bethel Coral Wilson, the daughter of Edmond Ilo and Ruby E. (Knoles) Wilson was born in Gravity, Iowa on November 6, 1909. She lived with her parents in Gravity area of Taylor County where she attended high school.

On July 15, 1946 Bethel married Verne E. Caven and they lived and farmed in the rural Bedford, Iowa area until Verne's death in 1966. Bethel then moved into town where she lived until the spring of 1997 when she moved into the Bedford Manor and Rehabilitation Center.

Bethel died on September 30, 1997 at the Bedford Manor and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Verne; and one sister, Geraldine.

Bethel is survived by her stepdaughter, Patricia Finley of Newton, Iowa; two step grandchildren, Kathleen Tomlin and Jack Finley of Des Moines, Iowa; one step great granddaughter, Megan Tomlin of Des   Moines; a niece, Sharon Johnson of Heartland, Michigan, and a host of friends.

She was a member of the Bedford United Methodist Church, the Golden Rule Rebecca Lodge, the Legion Auxiliary, and the Nineteenth Century Club. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral services for Bethel were Saturday, October 4, 1997 at the   Bedford   United   Methodist Church with interment at the West Fairview   Cemetery   in   Lenox, Iowa. Officiating at the service was Rev. Paul Evans with the Novinger/ Taylor Funeral Home making the arrangements.

 

[CAVEN, MARY EDNA BOYER]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Thursday, December 31, 1970
Mary E. Caven Dies Here at 73
Mrs. Arthur (Mary Edna) Caven, 73, died suddenly at her home at 312 north Birch Street today. She had lived in Creston since 1966.

Her body is at Coens Home for Funerals. Funeral arrangements are not complete at this time.

Mary Edna Boyer was born in Taylor County, March 2, 1897. She was the daughter of Otis and Minnie Knott Boyer. She was married in Taylor County in 1918 to Arthur Caven, who died May 12, 1966.

Mrs. Caven is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Maxine Christensen of Creston and a sister, Mrs. Effie Shimer of Sharpsburg.

 

[CAVEN, MARY EDNA BOYER]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Saturday, January 2, 1971
Rites Today for Mary E. Caven
Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur (Mary Edna) Caven, 73, were held at 2 p. m. today at Coens Home for Funerals. Rev. Francis A. Crown, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiated. Music was by Mrs. Reed Kline, organist, and Mrs. Harold Symonds who sang "The Old Rugged Cross." Casket bearers were David Christensen, David Miller, Billy Scott, Donal Scott, Leonard Ratliff and Leonard Knott. Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.

Mrs. Caven died suddenly at her home at 312 north Birch street Thursday morning. She had lived in Creston since 1966 and had lived in Conway before that.

 

[CAVEN, VERNE EUGENE]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 27, 1966, [p. 1]
Verne E. Caven Final Rites Held Oct. 23
Funeral services for Verne E. Caven, 59, held October 23 at the Bedford Methodist Church, were conducted by Rev. J. Milton Kinney. Mr. Caven died at Veterans Hospital in Omaha, Nebr., October 21, 1966. Interment was at the Lenox Cemetery, Lenox.

Verne E. Caven, son of Alfred and Lula Caven, was born at Prescott, Iowa, December 24, 1906.

Most all of his life was spent farming. He farmed near Lenox and then near Bedford, Iowa. He was away for awhile during World War II, serving with the Seabees.

He is survived by his wife, Bethel; a daughter, Patricia Finley; a son-in-law, John Finley; and two grandchildren, Kathleen and Jack Finley.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Arthur Caven.

Verne will be missed by those who knew him.

 

[COWAN, WILLIAM EVERETT]
Lenox Time Table (Lenox, Iowa), Thursday, May 18, 1922, [p. 1]
William Everett Cowan – William Everett Cowan was born in Monmouth, Ill., Oct. 2, 1858. He was the son of William and Nancy Parrish Cowan, who settled in Monmouth in 1840. The earlier part of his life was spent in his hometown, where he acquired his education.

In 1884 he went to Missouri and in 1885 married M. [ary] Ella Eastin, daughter of T. A. and Nancy Eastin of Saline county. To this union were born three children, Effie Elizabeth, Jessie Grace and Everett A.

With the family, Mr. Cowan moved to Nebraska in 1895, and in 1900 came to Lenox, Iowa, where they have since resided, devoting his time to practical carpentering and building.

In February 1912, Mr. Cowan became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Lenox.

Owing to a severe spell of the flu about two years ago, his health became impaired to a greater degree than was generally realized. On April 11th, he suffered an attack of partial paralysis from which he seemed to be recovering, when he was again more severely stricken, this second attack resulting in his death, which occurred Saturday evening, May 6th, 1922.

Mr. Cowan is survived by his wife, M. [ary] Ella Cowan; his daughters: Mrs. Ross E. [dward] Curphey of Lenox and Mrs. E. L. Thompson of Chadron, Nebr.; his son, Everett A. Cowan of Kansas City, Mo.; two grandchildren, Thurman Leroy Curphey and Kenneth Marvin Curphey; his sisters: Mrs. William A. Child of Chicago, Mrs. George S. Beach of Lenox, Mrs. Emma Rhining of Beardstown, Ill., Miss Nannie H. Cowan, Miss Jessie G. Cowan, and Mrs. Effie J. Hedges of Kansas City, Mo., and a brother, Joseph P. Cowan of Monmouth, Ill.

Those who knew Mr. Cowan will attest to his faithful, efficient and conscientious discharge of matters entrusted to his care; his ideal being nothing short of the best. He was a man of keen intellect, with an appreciation of world wide interests and in matters patriotic, true to the traditions of his forefathers who fought for independence in the Revolutionary war. He was a staunch friend, a lover of nature and the songs she sings, a devoted husband and father.

 

[DUNLAP, JAMES R.]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Wednesday, March 27, 1907, [p. 1]
We learn that J. [ames] R. Dunlap, of Lenox, died on the 20th of the present month, aged 75 years and 25 days. The funeral services were conducted from the United Presbyterian church on Friday last. Mr. Dunlap was well known to many of our people, having been an old resident of this section. We shall endeavor to secure more particulars for next week.

 

[DUNLAP, JAMES R.]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Wednesday, April 3, 1907, p. 2
Old Resident Passes Away.
Mr. J. [ames] R. Dunlap was born in Virginia, Feb. 25, 1832 and after a lingering illness of many months died at his home in Lenox, Iowa, March 20, 1907, aged 75 years and 25 days. He grew to manhood in his Virginia home and at the age of 21 years moved with his parents to Adams County, Ohio. A few years later, the terrible struggle between the North and South being waged, and imbued with the patriotism and love of country which fired all loyal hearts, he responded to his country's call and on July 3, 1863, he enlisted in Co. B in the 2nd Ohio Heavy Artillery Regiment, under Capt. Rothrock, brother of Judge Rothrock. Mr. Dunlap served two years and was first under fire at Cleveland and then at Morristown. He was one of 100 men who escorted Gen. Schofield from Knoxville to Atlanta, and at Dalton they had a narrow escape from the Rebels. He was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio, at Camp Chase.

In 1869 he went to Mercer County, Illinois, where he remained until coming to Adams County, Iowa, in 1882. Here he resided until removing to Lenox in 1902, where he has made his home to the time of his death.

Mr. Dunlap was married in Adams County, Ohio, on March 25, 1858, to Mary C. Taylor and to this union were born six children, four of whom are living, James T. of Lenox, John N., Charles and George of California. These with their mother are left to mourn the loss of a kind father and loving husband. Two children have preceded their father to the Better World: Robert S. and an infant child.

For many years Mr. Dunlap has been a member of the United Presbyterian church and has ever been a consistent Christian. He was a member of the G. A. R., Lenox Post, and has lived such a life as has endeared him to his neighbors and friends. He has answered the last roll call and joined his comrades who have gone before—to that Land where there is no more strife nor sorrow.----Lenox New Times.

 

[FRANCIS, ALFRED RAYMOND]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Tuesday, May 11, 1965, [p. 1]
Rites Thursday for Alfred Francis
Funeral services for Alfred Francis will be held Thursday at 10:30 a. m. at the Varner-Crew funeral home at Clearfield and at 2 p. m. at the First Presbyterian church in Creston. Mr. Francis, 88, died at the Clearview nursing home at Clearfield Monday morning.

Rev. Dale Cunningham, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Creston, and Rev. C. S. Whitehouse of Ottumwa, a former pastor of the Platte Center United Presbyterian church, will officiate at the services. Burial will be in the Lenox cemetery.

Mr. Francis was a longtime resident of the Platte Center community in Platte Township. He had been an elder of the Platte Center church since 1923 and served as treasurer of the church for 31 years.

His family said a memorial fund is being established for which contributions may be left at the Presbyterian church in Creston or at the funeral home at Clearfield.

His body will lie in state at the church here from noon to 2 p. m. Thursday.

 

[FRANCIS, ALFRED RAYMOND]
Clearfield Chronicle (Clearfield, Iowa), May 20, 1965, p. 4
Alfred Raymond Francis, last surviving member of a pioneer Kent family, died May 10th, 1965 at the Clearview Home in Clearfield, Iowa.

Mr. Francis, the son of A. [lfred] C. [rittenden] and Georgina Davidson Francis, was born on May 20, 1876, in a log cabin on the homestead established by his father in about 1870. His twin brother, George, preceded him in death in 1956. They were the seventh and eighth children of a family of nine.

He was educated in Union County schools, attended Tarkio College and Iowa State College, and taught in Union County schools. On November 20, 1907, he was united in marriage to Florabelle Stoner of Lenox, Iowa, in the home of her parents. The following March they moved to a farm near Kent where they lived until 1945, when they moved to Creston, Iowa. To this union three daughters were born, Florence, Evelyn and Dorothy.

He was active in Church and Community affairs. He served Platte Center Church as treasurer for 31 years. Since 1923 he had been an elder of the Presbyterian Church. At the time of his death, he was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Creston. He served a number of years on the Kent Farmer's Co-op Board, and was a director and, for a time, President of the Kent State Savings Bank.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Francis is survived by his daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Florence) Lucas of Shannon City, Iowa, Mrs. Robert (Evelyn) Aylesworth of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. D. L. (Dorothy) Bloem of Hyattsville, Maryland, and six grandchildren, Linda Lucas of Minot, North Dakota; Alfred Lucas of Kent; Margot Aylesworth of Hyattsville, Maryland; John and Julie Aylesworth of Cincinnati, Ohio and Delmar Bloem of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

 

[FRANCIS, FLORABELLE "FLO" STONER]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Thursday, November 10, 1977
Francis rites Friday
Clearfield – Services for Florabelle Francis, 96, a former resident of Creston, will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Creston. Reverend Dale Cunningham will officiate. Burial will be in the Lenox cemetery.

Mrs. Francis died Wednesday morning at the Clearview nursing home in Clearfield where she lived for the past 16 years.

Mrs. Francis is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Florence Lucas of Kent, Mrs. Evelyn Aylesworth of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Dorothy Cramer of Largo, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Lester Stoner, of El Cerritos, Calif.; and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Clyde Stoner of Mason City and Mrs. Mary Francis of Clearfield.

Also surviving are six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Varner funeral home in Clearfield is in charge of arrangements.

 

[FRANCIS, FLORABELLE "FLO" STONER]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Wednesday, November 16, 1977
Obituary – Florabelle Stoner Francis
Florabelle Stoner, daughter of Henry A. and Jane Cameron Stoner, was born on a farm southwest of Lenox, April 6, 1881, and died November 9, 1977. She grew up on a farm in Adams County north of Lenox and attended schools there. Later she attended the Corning Academy and Iowa State Normal School at Cedar Falls. She taught in rural schools in Adams County until her marriage.

On November 20, 1907 Flo was married to Alfred R. Francis, who preceded her in death in 1965. For most of their married life they lived on a farm 3 ½ miles northeast of Kent. In 1945 Alf and Flo retired to Creston. During her lifetime she was active at Platte Center Church and in Presbyterian Churches in Lenox and Creston.

Flo was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, 6 brothers, Harry, Clyde, Percy, Dale and two who died in infancy. Two sisters, Mrs. Fern Van Houten and Mrs Cara Butler, and a son-in-law, Delmar Bloem.

She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Eugene (Florence) Lucas, Kent; Mrs. Robert (Evelyn) Aylesworth, Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. Scott (Dorothy) Cramer, Largo, Florida. A brother, Lester Stoner of El Cerritos, Calif. and a sister, Mrs. Betty Wells of Pasadena, Calif., three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Kay Stoner of Mason City, Iowa; Mrs. Lester Stoner and Mrs. Mary Francis of Clearfield. Her sons-in-law, Eugene Lucas, Robert Aylesworth and Scott Cramer; six grandchildren; Linda Lucas of Columbia, South Carolina; Alfred Lucas of Kent; Mrs. Mark (Margo) Stevens & husband of Washington, D. C.; John Aylesworth and wife Lynn of Creola, Ohio; Julie Aylesworth of Cincinnati, Ohio and Delmar Bloem and wife Dianna of Itasca, Illinois. Three great grandchildren, Michael and Bryn Boem [Bloem] and Sean Stevens.

Flo often quoted parts of Longfellow's Psalm of Life, which expresses her attitude toward life and helped her through the long suffering of her later years.

 

[HAIGLER, EVA MAY]
Lenox Time Table (Lenox, Iowa), Thursday, September 27, 1917, p. 4
Death of Eva May Haigler
Eva May, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Haigler, died Sunday night after an illness of about one day. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. E. M. Holmes, and the body laid to rest in Fairview cemetery.

 

[HAIGLER, JOHN CARL]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), July 30, 1960, [p. 1]
John C. Haigler Dies In Missouri
Lenox – John C. Haigler, 77, a retired farmer who had lived in the Lenox vicinity for many years, died at Excelsior Springs, Mo., today. He had lived at Excelsior Springs for the past few years. He was a former member of the Lenox school board.

Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church in Lenox at 2 p. m. Monday. Burial will be in the Lenox cemetery.

Mr. Haigler is survived by his widow, Lucille; two sons, Fred of Sioux City and Rex of Prescott; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Brown of Corning; and several grandchildren.

 

[HANSON, OTTO DEAN]                        [HANSON, MARJORIE MAY]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Friday, May 15, 1925, p. 2
PRESCOTT – Twin babies, a boy and girl, were born Tuesday, May 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hansen [Hanson] of Stringtown. The little ones did not live. They were christened Otto Dean and Marjorie May and weighed 7 ½ and 8 lbs. each. Short funeral services were held at their home at 3 o'clock. Rev. F. H. Perkins repeated the 23rd Psalm and offered prayer after which kind relatives and friends too them to the Lenox cemetery for interment. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen have the sympathy of their friends in their loss.

 

[HARNE, MARY ETTA HAYNES DRAPER]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Thursday, January 24, 1963
Mary Etta Harne Dies Here at 89
Mrs. Mary Etta Harne, 89, died at her home at 205 North Chestnut at 8:20 p. m. Wednesday. Her death followed a long illness.

Mrs. Harne had lived in Creston since 1932 and before that had lived at Lenox.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at the First Christian Church here. Rev. Glenn A. Cadwell, the pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Lenox cemetery. Her body will be taken to the church from the Keating and Beemer funeral home at 1 p. m. Saturday to lie in state before the services. The casket will not be opened after the services.

Mary Etta Haynes was born at Hagerstown, Md., Oct. 28, 1873. She was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Kelbaugh Haynes. She was married at Garfield, Md., Nov. 3, 1889, to Jesse Draper, who preceded her in death Oct. 21, 1929.

She was married at Maryville, Mo., in 1932, to Roy M. Harne, who died in March, 1960.

Mrs. Harne is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Eli (Elizabeth) Woosley and Mrs. Art (Edna) Miller, both of Creston, Mrs. Hershel (Gladys) Turner and Ray (Dorothy) Madden, both of Diagonal; four sons, Earl Draper of West Des Moines, Leo Draper of Des Moines, Harvey Draper of Compton, Calif., and Lester Draper of Creston; five stepsons, James Harne of Vancouver, Wash., Roger Harne of Rockford, Ill., Harvey Harne of Moline, Ill., Harold Harne of Des Moines and Ralph Harne of Rockford, Ill; and five stepdaughters, Mrs. Paul Lewis of Perham, Minn., Mrs. Garnet Love of Creston, Mrs. Roland Stull of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Albert Hill and Mrs. Ruth Lidia of San Diego, Calif., 33 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren and 33 great great grandchildren. A son and a daughter preceded her in death

Mrs. Harne was a member of the First Christian church here.

 

[HARNE, MARY ETTA HAYNES DRAPER]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Thursday, January 30, 1963
Obituary – Mary Etta Harne
Mary Etta Haynes was born to Samuel and Elizabeth Kelbaugh Haynes at Loudon, Pennsylvania on October 28, 1873 and passed from this life at Creston, Iowa on January 23, 1963 at the age [of] 89 years, 2 months and twenty-five days. Early in the life she moved to Hagerstown, Maryland and on November 3, 1889 she was married to Jesse Draper at Garfield, Maryland. When she was 22 years of age Mrs. Draper moved with her family to Lenox, Iowa. Mr. Draper preceded her in death on October 21, 1929.

She was married at Maryville, Missouri to Roy M. Harne on April 16, 1932 and moved to Creston at the time of her marriage, where she has lived since that time. Mr. Harne preceded her in death on March 21, 1960. Mrs. Harne is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Eli (Elizabeth) Woosley and Mrs. Art (Edna) Miller, both of Creston, Mrs. Hershel (Gladys) Turner and Mrs. Ray (Dorothy) Maden [Madden], both of Diagonal; four sons, Earl Draper of West Des Moines, Leo Draper of Des Moines, Harvey Draper of Compton, California and Lester Draper of Creston; five stepsons, James Harne of Vancouver, Washington, Roger Harne and Ralph Harne of Rockford, Illinois, Harvey Harne of Rock Island, Illinois, and Harold Harne of Des Moines; and five stepdaughters, Mrs. Paul Lewis of Perham, Minnesota, Mrs. Garnet Love of Creston, Mrs. Roland Stull of Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Albert Hill and Mrs. William Misner of San Diego, California, 33 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren and 33 great great grandchildren. A son and a daughter preceded her in death.

Mrs. Harne was a member of the First Christian Church of Creston. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. January 26, 1963 at the Christian Church with Rev. Glenn A. Cadwell officiating. Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.

 

[HAYNES, SAMUEL CHARLES]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), November 7, 1936
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Woosley and family and Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Woosley and family attended the funeral of their grandfather, Mr. Haynes in Lenox Saturday. Mr. Haynes has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Jesse Draper of Lenox for some time.

 

[HOOVER, MARTHA JANE EDWARDS]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Wednesday, June 15, 1960, p. 3
RITES FOR MRS. HOOVER AT SHERIDAN CHURCH
Funeral services for Mrs Martha Jane Hoover who died at a Mt. Ayr, Ia., hospital after a brief illness, were conducted Monday afternoon at the Sheridan Methodist Church. The Rev. Richard Ezell officiated. Burial was at the    Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

Survivors are two sons, Kenneth Hoover, Sheridan, and Rex Hoover, Denver, Colo.

Among those from out-of-town who attended the service were Mr. and Mrs. Rex Hoover and family, Denver, Colo., and Mr. and Mrs. Otis Wells and family, Whitesville.

 

[JACKSON, FERNE ELIZABETH AMBROSE]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Monday, March 25, 2013
Ferne Jackson, 92, of Creston died March 22, 2013, at Creston Nursing and Rehab Center.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the First Christian Church. The Rev. Ed Shields, United Church of Diagonal, will officiate. Interment will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Open visitation will be 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 809 W. Montgomery St. Visitation with family present will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church, Creston Nursing and Rehab Center, Alzheimer's Association and/or Care Initiatives Hospice.

Ferne Elizabeth Jackson, daughter of Myrtle (Barker) and Clarence Ambrose, was born March 24, 1920, in Kent.

Ferne lived in or near Creston her entire life.

Ferne graduated from Kent High School in 1938.

On May 4, 1941, Ferne married John William Jackson in Maryville, Mo.

Ferne performed house cleaning for various people in Creston before she began work as a cook in the Creston Public School System. She worked as a cook for many years and as the head cook for several years prior to retirement.

Ferne moved to Creston Nursing and Rehab Center in January 2006.

Ferne was a long-time member of the First Christian Church of Creston and volunteered many hours with the different circles of the church.

Ferne is survived by her son Gary Jackson of Creston; stepson Hal (Harriett) Jackson of Winterset; daughter Karen Jackson of Afton; step-daughter-in-law Tillie Jackson of Delta, Colo.; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Russell "Pete" Ambrose and Eldon (Sharon) Ambrose, all of Kent; sisters, Delma Bittner of Creston and Helen Ridel of Oklahoma; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Ferne was preceded in death by her parents; husband on Dec. 11, 1994; infant son in 1948; grandson Scotty Norris; brother Lyle Ambrose; stepson Albert "Sonny" Jackson; and brothers-in-law, Ed Bittner and Dick Ridel.

 

[LINDSEY, MAVIS FAYRENE WOOSLEY SOLL OLSON]
Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph (Colorado Springs, Colorado), Friday, December 11, 1981
Mavis Lindsey – Services for Mavis Fayrene Olson Lindsey, 1114 E. Columbia, are being handled by the Keating Lindsay Funeral Home in Creston, Iowa.

Mrs. Lindsey died Tuesday at a Colorado Springs hospital.

She was 50.

She was born Jan. 20, 1931, in Kent, Iowa, and had lived four years in Colorado Springs. She formerly lived in Des Moines, Iowa.

Mrs. Lindsey owned the Bungalow Motel.

She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star.

Survivors include her husband, John T. Lindsey of Colorado Springs; seven children, Terry Young of Wickenburg, Ariz., Glenda Mealey of Collins, Iowa, Jhanell Al-Samhan of Portland, Ore., Janiece Olson of Des Moines, and Brenda Silva, Wade L. Soll and Dwane Olson, all of Colorado Springs; her mother Bernice Woosley of Omaha, Neb.; and 14 grandchildren.

 

[LOURIE, ARTHUR LEROY]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Monday, April 8, 1968
Arthur Lourie, 78, Dies Sunday
Arthur Lourie, 78, died at the Crest Haven nursing home here at 2:35 a. m. Sunday after a long illness. He was a retired farmer who had lived in Creston since 1959. His home was at 703 west Mills street.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. Tuesday at the Keating-McKasson funeral home here. Rev. Traveree Harrison, pastor of the First Christian church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Lenox cemetery. His family will be at the funeral home from 7:30 to 8:30 p. m. tonight.

Arthur Lourie was born at Clearfield, March 11, 1890. He was the son of Mathew and Elizabeth Armstrong Lourie. He was a farmer in Taylor and Ringgold counties until retiring in 1959.

He was married at Diagonal Oct. 31, 1915 to Fern Wall, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Pauline) Shawler of Petaluma, Calif.; and two grandchildren, Sally and Steven Shawler. Three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Mr. Lourie was a member of the First Christian church in Creston.

 

[LOURIE, ARTHUR LEROY]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Tuesday, April 9, 1968
Rites Today for Arthur Lourie
Funeral services for Arthur Lourie, 78, were held at 2 p. m. today at the Keating-McKasson Chapel here. Rev. Traveree Harrison, pastor of the First Christian Church of which Mr. Lourie was a member, officiated. Music was by Mrs. Harvey Belt, organist, and Darl Bell who sang "Beyond the Sunset" and "How Great Thou Art." Casket bearers were Dean Hartsook, Clifford Lourie, Keith Waugh, Gerald Maharry, Lavern Wall and Virgil Waugh. Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.

Mr. Lourie, a retired farmer who had lived in Creston since 1959, died at the Crest Haven nursing home here at 2:35 a. m., Sunday after a long illness.

 

[MCCLELLAND, HAZEL MERLE PRESTON]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Saturday, November 1, 1924, p.2
Obituary - Hazel Merle Preston was born near Lenox, Iowa, July 3, 1899 and passed away at Yankton, S. D. Oct. 20th, 1924. She had attained the age of 25 years, 3 months and 17 days.

She spent the years of her childhood and grew to maturity near the town where she was born. She was married July 5, 1916 to Robert D. McClelland. Two children have been born into their home, Bernice Lucille and Richard Carroll, Richard dying in infancy. Just a few months before she suffered the bereavement of her infant son, her father, Richard Preston also passed away. These two afflictions seem[ed] to be too much for her to overcome. Her health was broken and she passed into a long period of constantly declining health in which helping hands and hopeful hearts did all they could for her until she passed away.

She leaves to mourn her loss, her faithful husband, her sweet little girl, her mother, one brother, one sister, and a host of friends and other relatives.

At the tender age of eleven she confessed her faith in Christ and united with the Methodist church in Lenox, Ia., from which her membership was never moved.

Hazel, as she was familiarly known to her friends, was of a bright and happy temperament and sunny disposition, which attracted many friends who loved her dearly. She moved to Yankton, S. D. five years ago last March with her family and has made many friends who now mourn her departure.

One day as her mother sat at her bedside she looked up and said, "Mamma, I am not afraid to die but I don't want to die and leave my sweet little girl and companion." Her mother answered saying, "Hazel, we don't want you to die but if it is God's will it must be done." And she answering said, "Yes, I know mamma." She made a brave fight to live but a larger purpose which has added again the they mystery of death to the Mystery of Life has obtained and again the Christian heart has said out of its night of sorrow, "Let thy will O God be done."

She seemed to realize her going was certain and gave her desires regarding the funeral service, which were granted as nearly as possible. Her pastor at Yankton, Rev. Sheeres, held a short service at their home before departing for Lenox where the funeral was held at the M. E. church Thursday afternoon, October 25, conducted by Rev. Homer Caskey and Rev. Ivan H. Mills. Interment in the Fairview cemetery.

 

[MCCLELLAND, ROBERT DONNELL]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), June 1, 1972 p. 8
Robert D. McClelland - Robert D. McClelland, son of the late Rev. W. [illiam] C.[arroll] McClelland and Mary Ann Schafroth McClelland, was born in Adams County, March 7, 1892 and passed away May 24, 1972 at the Lutheran Home for the Aged at Madrid, Iowa, at the age of 80 years.

He grew to young manhood in Corning where he attended the public schools. He was married to the former Hazel Merle Preston of Lenox who passed away in 1924.

To this union were born two children, Mrs. Howard (Berniece) Spring of Madrid and Richard Carrol who passed away in infancy. He leaves another daughter, Mary Lou, who resides in Chicago; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Howard Simpson and Mrs. Virgil McAlpin of Clarinda and two brothers, Fred McClelland of Mt. Ayr and Ray McClelland of Villisca.

For many years he was employed as an LPN at the Mental Health Institute in Clarinda.

Services were held at the Roland Funeral Home in Corning, Saturday, May 27th, Rev. Lester Moore officiating. Burial was at the side of his wife and son in the Fairview Cemetery at Lenox.

 

[HIATT, DOROTHY MAY KIRKMAN DOOLEY]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), June 4, 2003,
Dorothy May Hiatt – Dorothy May Hiatt, age 86, of Maryville, Missouri, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, died Monday May 26, 2003, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, Missouri. Graveside memorial services were held 2:00 p. m., Sunday, June 1, 2003 at the Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Iowa with Larry Jones officiating. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy May Hiatt was born June 1, 1916, near Ellston, Iowa, to William Kirkman and Viola (Arnold) Kirkman. Dorothy worked for RCA Manufacturing and also worked part time for a drug store.

Preceding Dorothy in death were her parents; two husbands and sister, Geneva Quinn. Survivors include her cousin, Bea Whitson of Oregon and friends, Larry and Karen Jones and their children, Kolton and Kassie Jones.

 

[HOWELL, GENEVA OPAL KIRKMAN QUINN]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Wednesday, July 6, 1994
Geneva Opal Quinn - Mrs. Geneva O. [pal] Quinn, 75, of Clarinda, died Saturday afternoon, July 2, 1994, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, where she had been a patient since June 16.

She was born June 5, 1919, at Ellston, the daughter of W. [illiam] M. and Viola Arnold Kirkman.

She married Ernest Quinn who preceded her in death and later to Harold Howell who died in 1992.

Mrs. Quinn had worked at the shipyards in Portland, Ore., during World War II and at MHI in housekeeping before her retirement in 1976.

She is survived by a sister, Dorothy M. Hiatt of Clarinda; a niece; and three nephews. She was preceded in death by parents and husbands.

Graveside memorial services will be at Lenox, Ia., cemetery. Services are pending at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home.

 

[HOWELL, GENEVA OPAL KIRKMAN QUINN]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Wednesday, July 13, 1994
Geneva Opal Quinn - Geneva O. Quinn, 75, of Clarinda died Saturday afternoon, July 2,1994, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, where she had been a patient since June 16.

She was born June 5, 1919, at Ellston, the daughter of W. [illiam] M. and Viola Arnold Kirkman.

She was married to Ernest Quinn, who preceded her in death, and later to Harold Howell, who died in 1992.

Mrs. Quinn worked at the ship yards in Portland, Or., during World War II and at MHI in housekeeping before her retirement in 1976.

She is survived by a sister, Dorothy M. Hiatt of Clarinda, one niece and three nephews. She was preceded in death by parents and husbands.

Graveside services were Monday, July 11, at the Lenox Cemetery with Dr. Emmanuel Dass officiating. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

[MILLER, MABEL GLADYS]
Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa), Wednesday, March 10, 1920, p. 7
Mabel Gladys, oldest daughter of Mrs. Rose Miller, was born August 23,1898, in Adams County, Iowa, and died at her home March 3, 1920, aged 21 years, 6 months and 8 days. She united with the M. E. church at Mercer Center at early age and lived a faithful Christian life until her death. She leaves to mourn her departure her mother and sister, Dorothy. Her father preceded her in death almost thirteen years ago. She also leaves her devoted friend and betrothed husband, Lloyd Casey, and many dear relatives and a host of friends.

We cannot understand why the death angel has called Mabel to her final home in the zenith of her influence for good and the assurance of many years of usefulness. She will be greatly missed in her community as every one who knew her loved her. She always did her work so cheerfully, whether in the home, as teacher in the school room, or in the Sunday school and church.

Funeral services were held in the Mercer Center church Thursday at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. H. F. Caskey and Rev. Mr. Penn. The text for the short sermon was Revelation 14:13. Interment was made in the Lenox cemetery.

 

[NEELY, EDNA ALTA WESTBROOK]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Thursday, October 5, 1961, [p. 1]
Edna Neeley, 67, Died Wednesday
Mrs. Edna Neeley, 67, of Creston, died at the Clearview nursing home at Clearfield Wednesday following a long illness.

Funeral services will be held at the First Christian church in Creston at 2 p. m. Friday. Rev. Glenn A. Cadwell, the pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Lenox cemetery. The Varner-Crew funeral home at Clearfield will be in charge of the services.

Mrs. Neeley is survived by two sons, Gene Neeley in California and Elvis Neeley of Creston, and a daughter, Mrs. Eva Patrick of Creston.
[Note: The last name is spelled Neely on the headstone.]

 

[PENNEBAKER, FLOSSIE MILDRED DEAVER]
Davenport Democrat and Leader (Davenport, Iowa), Monday, April 9, 1923, p. 15
Pennebaker – Mrs. Flossie M. Pennebaker died Sunday morning at 8 o'clock at her home, 2716 Brady Street, after a ten-day illness.

She was born in Lennox, Ia., Oct. 29, 1895 and was married to A. [delbert] L.[eroy] Pennebaker on Feb. 14, 1917. She has been a resident of Davenport for the last three months and was a member of the Methodist church and Royal Neighbors at Sharpsburg, Ia.

Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Anna Bell and Ethel Myrtle; her mother, Mrs.. Bell Deaver of Lennox; a brother, Charles of Lennox, and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Besco of Bedford, Ia., and Mrs. Harry Pennebaker of Sharpsburg, Ia.

The body was shipped from the Horrigan & Son chapel this morning to Sharpsburg, Ia. for the funeral and interment.

 

[RAGAN, CAROLINE "CARRIE" YEAGER BROWN]
Lenox Time Table (Lenox, Iowa), Thursday. December 18, 1952, p. 5
Mr. and Mrs. John P. [eter] Miller of Newton, Ia., called at the Budd Moore and Elmer Eberle homes Monday evening of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Miller had accompanied the body of her mother, Mrs. Carrie Ragan of Newton, here for burial in the Lenox Cemetery.

 

[RAGAN, CAROLINE "CARRIE" YEAGER BROWN]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Thursday, December 11, 1952
Word has been received that Mrs. Carrie Ragan, about 70, former resident of Lenox and Prescott, has died. Graveside services were at the Lenox cemetery, Monday at 3 p. m.

 

 [RAGAN, WILLIAM ISAAC]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Friday, May 23, 1941
William Isaac Ragan, 65, son of Isaac and Nancy Ragan, was born Dec. 6, 1875 at Vida, Mo., and died May 18 at 2 a. m.

He was married to Carrie Yeager Brown, Nov. 30, 1905 and came to Prescott seventeen years ago where Mr. Ragan followed the trade of blacksmith in which he continued until health compelled his retirement.

He is survived by his widow and her two children, the daughter, Mrs. Mamie Miller of Newton and Tom Brown resides at Allerton. He is also survived by two brothers, James S. Ragan of Vida, Mo., and George Ragan of St. Louis, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. Susie Christensen of St. James, Mo., also three grandchildren and one great grand child, a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. McCauley of Creston, assisted by Rev. Bissinger. Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.

 

[RILEY, CLYDE A.]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Tuesday, November 13, 1973
Clyde Riley – Clyde A. Riley was born March 12, 1895 at Mercer Center and passed from this life on November 4, 1973 at the Creston Greater Community Hospital, Creston, Iowa.

Clyde was the son of John Martin Riley and Mary Cathrine Porter Riley. He was preceded in death by his parents (one of the early pioneers of Adams County), wife, Clara Riley, an infant son, Cecil Riley, seven brothers and two sisters, George, Robert, Fred, Frank, Roy, Ralph, Albert, Bernice and Cora.

Clyde was married to Clara Louisa Casey on March 7, 1917 at Kent, Iowa and to this union two sons were born, Cecil, who lived only a few hours after birth and Carl E. [dward] Riley of Des Moines, Iowa.

Clyde farmed all his life beginning in Mercer Center. In 1938 he moved to Union County and in 1952 he moved to Ringgold County. Clyde retired in 1961 and made his home at 201 Myrtle Street, Creston, Iowa. June of 1970 Clyde joined his wife, Clara, at the Crest Haven nursing home. He survived a case of pneumonia in May of this year. Saturday, November 3rd, Clyde was taken to Creston Greater Community Hospital with another attack of pneumonia and passed away Sunday morning, November 4, 1973.

Survivors include son, Carl and his wife, Darlene, six grandchildren, brother, Merrill Riley of Corning and sister, Evelyn Scott of Nevada, Missouri. Other surviving sisters-in-law include Mrs. Verda Riley of Creston and Mrs. Etta Riley of Millerton, Iowa.

Clyde was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Creston.

Services were held at Keating-McKasson Funeral Chapel on November 6, 1973 at 1:30 p. m. conducted by Reverend J. Heber Miller of the First United Methodist Church of Creston. Interment was in Graceland cemetery.

Clyde was a man who had a great sense of humor and a deep sense of responsibility to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

 

[RILEY, MARY CATHRYN PORTER]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Thursday, June 15, 1933
Obituary – Mary Cathryn Porter was born on October 15, 1863, near Sardus [Sardis], Ohio, and passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jennie Stamper, at Creston, Iowa, on June 10, 1933, at the age of 69 years, 7 months and 25 days. Mrs. Porter had retired as usual the evening before her death but failed to respond to a call and was found to have passed beyond human aid when her family entered the room. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Mercer Center church, with Rev. W. H. Beers in charge. Interment was made in Lenox cemetery, beside her husband.

When Mrs. Porter was one year old her parents came west, settling in eastern Iowa, later coming to Adams County. On October 13, 1880 she was married to John M. [artin] Riley, who died on October 24, 1932. They began housekeeping on a farm in Mercer Township three years later, moving to the farm near Mercer Center, which had been her home for so many years.

This mother was blessed with twelve children, all of whom she has lived to see established in homes of their own with the exception of Mary Bernice, who died eight years ago. The children are George, Robert, Cora Swartz, Fred, Frank, Roy, Clyde, Ralph, Albert, Merald [Merrill] and Ruth Evelyn Scott, all living in this county. Twenty-three grandchildren shared the affection of a loving grandmother. Mrs. Riley was the oldest of a family of twelve children. The brothers and sisters are James of Creston, Charlie and William of Des Moines, Frank of Prescott, John of Enid, Okla.; Harry of Falls City, Neb.; Earl of Bowers Mill, Mo.; Mrs. Jennie Stamper of Creston, and Mrs. Addie Nash of Polk City, Iowa. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Addison Porter, brother Robert, and sister, Margaret, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Riley was a kind and loving wife and mother, a true friend, kind and sympathetic neighbor. Her work done, she slipped away, as the Sabbath was coming in, to rest with her Lord where Sabbaths never end.

Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. Addie Nash and daughter, Willa; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sutter of Polk City; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Nash and Mrs. Harlan Nash; Mrs. Lucretia Bigney and daughters of Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Byron Earhart, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Earhart, Oscar Earhart, Mrs. Grace Oxenford of Scranton; Rollin Earhart of Guthrie Center, Iowa; Mrs. Jennie Stamper, Miss Ruth Porter, Mrs. Inez White, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Graham and daughter, Roberta; Mrs. Lillie Dean and Clifford Porter, all of Creston, and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Porter of Kent.

 

[RILEY, MARY BERNICE]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Saturday, November 1, 1924
Mary Bernice Riley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. [ohn] M. [artin] Riley, was born July 18th, 1905 on the home farm near Mercer Center, and died Monday, Oct. 27, 1924, as a result of a fall down the cellar steps at the home of her parents in Corning, aged 19 years, 3 months and 9 days.

When just a little girl she confessed her faith in her Savior and was taken into the Methodist church at Mercer Center, and was a devoted member ever since.

Funeral services were held at Mercer Center Thursday at 1:30 p. m. conducted by Rev. E. S. Meacher, assisted by Rev. Homer Caskey and Rev. Perkins. Her favorite song, "In the Garden," was sung at the funeral. Interment was made in the Lenox cemetery.

She leaves to mourn her loss her sorrowing father and mother, nine brothers and two sisters. The brothers are Robert E., Fred J., and Frank H. of Lenox; Roy J. of Kent; George M., Clyde A., Ralph, Albert and Merrill H. of Corning. The sisters are Mrs. Cora Swartz of Lenox and Ruth Evelyn who lives at her father's home in Corning. She leaves a great number of relatives and friends in the community who have loved her and will miss her cheerful influence. Bernice was kind and thoughtful, never thinking of pleasures for herself but for others about her. The life of this fine Christian girl taken so early in youth will always be a blessed memory to those who have known her.

[Poem]

 

[ROBBINS, LUCY M. FERRIS]
Lenox Time Table (Lenox, Iowa), Thursday, June 26, 1919, p. 4
Death of Mrs. Nat Robbins
Mrs. Nat Robbins died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Reeves, in Des Moines, on Thursday, June 19, 1919, at the age of 79 years. Death came as a result of a lingering illness of several months, which was due to a complication of ailments. The body was brought to Lenox Saturday and burial made beside the grave of her husband who preceded her in death about four years ago. Relatives who accompanied the body here were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reeves; Mrs. Elzora Moses, of Marion, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Warren and grandson, Willie Robbins of Des Moines.

 

[RUNDLETT, EUGENE FRANKLIN]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Tuesday, March 24, 1936, [p. 1]
Eugene F. [ranklin] Rundlett, 88-year-old Cromwell resident, died this morning. Funeral arrangements, not completed, will be announced later.

Rundlett was born Feb. 12, 1848, at Sterling, Ill., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rundlett. He moved to Prescott in 1903, lived in Shannon City, and was a resident of Cromwell for the past 10 years. His wife preceded him in death Dec. 23, 1927.

Eight children survive: Miss Clara Rundlett of Seattle, Mrs. Agnes Cornell of Cromwell, Joe and Arthur Rundlett of Bozeman, Mont., Ralph Rundlett of Lenox, Iowa, John Rundlett of Cromwell, Robert Rundlett of Shannon City and Fred Rundlett of Chicago.

 

[RUNDLETT, EUGENE FRANKLIN]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Friday, March 27, 1936
Shannon City
Robert Rundlett received word Tuesday of the death of his father Eugene Rundlett, who died earlier in the day. Mr. and Mrs. Rundlett and children, Bernice and Everett, drove to Cromwell Wednesday and again on Thursday to attend the funeral, which was held from his old home, where his daughter, Mrs. Bernie Cornell now lives. Burial was at Cromwell.

 

[RUNDLETT, EUGENE FRANKLIN]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Tuesday, March 31, 1936
Eugene Rundlett – Funeral services for Eugene Rundlett, aged resident, who died Friday morning, March 24, were held from the home on Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Ida Roberts of Ellston, former pastor of the Cromwell Methodist church. Pallbearers were Harvey Kinkade, George Mullin, Howard McDonald, Arch McCafferty, Ernest Sammons and Will Ours.

Burial was made in the Cromwell cemetery. Relatives from a distance attending the funeral and burial included, Miss Grace Rundlett, a granddaughter from Mercy hospital, Des Moines; Mrs. Bernard Kretchner, niece of Red Oak; Mrs. Mae Dawson and son, only cousin of the deceased from Vail, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rundlett and family of Lenox; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rundlett and children of Shannon City and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Daggett and sons of Prescott.

Friends from a distance attending were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cornell, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Mills and Miss Alice Howarter, all of Creston; Mr. and Mrs. George Cornell, Mr. and Mrs. George Speelman, Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Speelman, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ball and Mrs. Ball, all of Shannon City; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Haggerty of Lenox.

Eugene Franklin Rundlett, son of Joseph C. and Hannah L. Rundlett, was born in Homesdale [Honesdale], Pa., Feb. 12, 1848 and passed away at the state hospital in Clarinda, March 24 at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 12 days. At the age of 12 he moved with his parents to Whiteside County, Illinois, where on Sept. 10, 1879 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Shaeffer.

To this union nine children were born: Horace who died March 13, 1925; Miss Clara of Seattle, Wash.; Joe and Arthur of Bozeman, Mont.; Ralph of Lenox; Fred of Chicago; John and Mrs. Agnes Cornell of Cromwell and Robert of Shannon city. His wife preceded him in death, Dec. 21, 1927.

Leaving Illinois in 1880 Mr. and Mrs. Rundlett pioneered in Ida County, Iowa. Then for a time they returned to Illinois. In 1893 they returned to Iowa and made their home in and around Cromwell and Shannon City for the remainder of their lives.

Mr. Rundlett was converted and united with the Cromwell Methodist church in the summer of 1928. He greatly enjoyed the services of the church and kept the pulpit supplied with beautiful flowers from his garden.

Surviving relatives of the deceased are six sons and two daughters, 17 grandchildren, two great grandsons and one great granddaughter. A sister, Miss Lizzie Rundlett, passed away recently at Sterling, Ill., at the age of 95 years.

 

 [RUNDLETT, EUGENE FRANKLIN]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Friday, April 3, 1936
Cromwell
Miss Grace Rundlett returned to Des Moines on Thursday evening after attending the funeral and burial of her grandfather, Eugene Rundlett that day. Miss Rundlett is a student nurse at Mercy hospital, Des Moines.

 

[RUNDLETT, SARAH GOSHEN SCHAEFFER]
Creston Daily Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Wednesday, December 21, 1927
Mrs. Rundlett, Cromwell, Dies
Mrs. Sarah G. Rundlett, for 36 years a resident of Cromwell, died at the family home there today. She was in good health until three weeks ago when she fell and fractured her hip.

Mrs. Rundlett, who was 74 years old, is survived by her husband and several children.

Funeral arrangements will be made after word is received from relatives in the west.

 

[RUNDLETT, SARAH GOSHEN SCHAEFFER]
Creston Daily Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Tuesday, December 27, 1927
Sarah Goshen Schaeffer was born in New Holland, Penn., May 1, 1853 and passed away at her home in Cromwell, Dec. 21, 1927 at the age of 74 years, seven months and 20 days. She moved to Sterling, Ill., in 1855 where she lived until married to Eugene F. [ranklin] Rundlett, Sept. 10, 1879. To this union were born nine children, all living with the exception of Horace W. [ilson], who passed away March 12, 1925. Those remaining namely, Clara of Seattle, Wash., Joe of Harrison, Mont., Ralph, Lenox, Fred, Evanston, Ill., Arthur, Bozeman, Mont., Mrs. Agnes Cornell and Robert of Shannon City and John of Cromwell.

Mrs. Rundlett united with the Presbyterian church when a girl and has ever lived a faithful Christian life. She was beloved by all who knew her and was cheerful and uncomplaining through her last illness, ever trusting in her Savior and always had a pleasant word for those around her bedside. She was a domestic woman in every sense of the word; her home was her castle.

Mr. and Mrs. Rundlett and family after leaving Illinois, moved near Corning, Ia., for a short time before making their home in this vicinity for a number of years. About 18 years ago they bought property near Shannon City and resided there until two years ago when they moved to their present home.

Funeral services were held from the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. C. T. Halbert, pastor of the Congregational church at this place officiating. The singers, all old friends of the deceased from their former home at Shannon City were, Mrs. T. S. Laughead, Mrs. Lawrence Ecklund, Robert Ellis and John Delay. The pallbearers were L. U. Harrison, O. K. McCafferty, A. O. Cannon, F. W. Mullin, Frank Cherrington, and F. M. Webb, all of Cromwell. Burial took place in the family lot at Cromwell.

Relatives and friends attending from a distance were as follows, Mrs. Mae Dawson and John Dawson of Vail, Ia.; Mrs. Alice Kretchner, Red Oak, Ia.; Fred Rundlett, Evanston, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. George Cornell, Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, Marian Murphy and Adley Speelman of Shannon City; Lon Daggett of Prescott and Mr. and Mrs. Jess Haggerty of Lenox, Ia.

Clara Rundlett of Seattle, Wash., and Joe and Arthur of Montana were unable to be present.

 

[SANTEE, RUBY LOUISE "CONNIE" CROSS]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 4, 1985, p. 6
Santee services held in Hopkins
Last rites for Ruby "Connie" Santee, 57, were held March 25 at First Christian Church in Hopkins, Mo., conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings and Rev. Tom Lauring. Interment was at Hopkins Cemetery. Mrs. Santee died March 20, 1985 at McKee Medical Center, Loveland, Colo.

The daughter of William R. Cross and Helen P. Sobbing Cross, she was born April 4, 1927, in Hopkins, Mo.

She attended public schools in Hopkins and was a member of the First Christian Church in Hopkins.

On March 12, 1945, she married John L. Santee in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Mrs. Santee had operated a motel in Loveland with her husband. They were former managers of the Taylor House and Starlight Restaurant in Bedford for many years. They left Bedford in 1979.

Survivors include her husband, John Santee; one daughter, Judy Caulkins and her husband Jim of Belmond, Ia.; two sons, Jimmy John Santee and his wife Vicki, and Jerry Joseph Santee and his wife Debra, all of Loveland; three grandchildren, Joey Caulkins, Janelle Santee and Melanie Santee, three step grandchildren; six brothers, Russell Cross, Earl "Bud" Cross and Raymond Cross of Hopkins; Harold Cross of Bedford; Dean Cross of Norfolk, Neb.; Robert Cross of Fremont, Neb.; four sisters, Darlene Eads and Pauline Kreps of Hopkins; Lena Mae Espey of Maryville, Mo.; and Betty Brown of Bedford; one uncle Paul Cross of Fortville, Ind.; one aunt Mrs. Irvin Bostwick, Tampa, Fla.; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a niece and two nephews.

If I had one word to describe what she was like . . .

That word would be "Rare";

A rare beauty, so pretty, so nice,

So full of love and wisdom,

Caring and thoughtful,

Loving and kind.

No one could surpass her lovely

Ways.

May God bless her and keep her,

Forever in his arms.

Thoughts of a loving sister.

 

[SOUTTER, JANE THOMPSON]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Saturday, January 24, 1903, p. 7
Mrs. Jane Soutter living three and a half miles southwest of Iveyville died Monday at 11:30 a. m. of cancer, aged 80 years. She had lived on the farm where here death occurred since 1870, coming from Davenport, Ia. The deceased was the mother of Mrs. W. B. Cochrane of near Iveyville. Funeral was from the house on Tuesday at 1 o'clock p. m., conducted by Rev. Driver. Interment in Guss cemetery.

 

[SOUTTER, WILLIAM J.]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Saturday, October 19, 1901, p. 4
Soutter Commits Suicide
Word was received in Nodaway early Tuesday morning that J. W. Soutter, a well to do farmer living with his mother about 7 miles southeast of here, had died about 5:00 o'clock that morning from wounds produced with his own hands. For several days Mr. Soutter had been in the throes of a fever of the typhoid type and Sunday evening in an irrational moment he conceived the idea of shuffling off this mortal coil.
Sunday evening about 4:00 o'clock he asked his brother for his knife saying that he wished to trim his fingernails. The knife could not be found, whereupon he asked for a pair of scissors, remarking that his mustache needed trimming. Then he told his brother to go out and grease the wagon. While the brother was out of the house the sick man fastened the scissors in some manner on his pillow and threw his head against the sharp points, striking the back of his neck. He repeated the operation, the points penetrating nearly three inches and when his brother returned a ghastly sight met his gaze. Medical aid was immediately sent for and Monday morning the patient appeared to be better; he was rational and expressed regret over the unfortunate deed, but in the afternoon he became worse and gradually sank until the end which came at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Mr. Soutter was a man of about 43 or 45 years of age and unmarried. He leaves a mother and the brother who just came here during his illness. He was in good circumstances financially, the farm being paid for, and he had loaned money in a small way to neighbors for several years. Of late, however, he appeared irritable and was worrying considerable, so his brief sickness more easily shattered his mind and made possible the deplorable deed.
The funeral services were held at the home Wednesday forenoon, conducted by the pastor of the Christian church at Villisca, and the remains interred at the Guss cemetery.

 

[STRUWE, HERBERT WILLIAM]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), July 7, 1947, p. 2
Herb Struwe was buried at Fairview cemetery in Lenox on Saturday afternoon. He was a brother of Sam Struwe of Lenox.

 

[STRUWE, HERBERT WILLIAM]
Lenox Time Table (Lenox, Iowa), Thursday, July 10, 1947, p. 5
Guests in the Sam Struwe home last week were Mr. and Mrs. Gus Croissant, Melvin and Irma Brooks of Arlington, South Dakota; John Struwe and son Ronald of Madison, South Dakota; William Baker of Wauseka, Minnesota and Earl Struwe of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  All of them being called here to attend the funeral of Herbert Strewe [Struwe], which was held in Diagonal last Saturday with burial in Lenox.

 

[STRUWE, MARTHA HEINKE]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Wednesday, November 25, 1903, p. 2
Mercer
Mrs. Strewy [Struwe] of Grant Township is quite low with a stroke of paralysis; it is not likely that she will recover.

 

[STRUWE, MARTHA HEINKE]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Wednesday, December 2, 1903, p. 2
Mercer
Mrs. John Strewy [Struwe] of Grant Township, that was reported quite poorly last week, died on Wednesday; funeral services were held in the U. P. church in Lenox. Rev. Graham of the Adams U. P. church preached the sermon.

 

[STRUWE, MARTHA AGNES BAKER]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Thursday, October 20, 1977|
Martha Struwe, Union county native, dies
Mrs. Martha Struwe, 91, of Grand Meadow, Minn., died at a nursing home there Tuesday morning. She had been in the nursing home for the past 10 years.

She was a native of Union county but had lived in Grand Meadow for 30 years.

Her funeral was held at the Grand Meadow United Church at 10 a. m. today. Her body was being brought here and graveside services will be held at Fairview cemetery at Lenox at 10 a. m. Friday. The Coen funeral home will be in charge of local arrangements.

Martha Baker was born in Union county, July 27, 1886. She was the daughter of William and Mary Baker. She was married at Madison, S. D., July 17, 1907, to Herbert Struwe, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Leona Overholser and Mrs. Florence Coverdell of Diagonal, Mrs. Ethel Combs of Preston, Minn., Mrs. Maynard (Mary) Hefern of Grand Meadow, Minn., and Mrs. Floyd (Lucille) Kiefer of Taopi, Minn.; a son, Wayne Struwe of Grand Meadow, Minn.; 19 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Naomi Croisant of Sioux Falls, S. D.

She was a member of the Christian church.

 

[SULLIVAN, MARY E. CONNOR]
Lenox Time Table (Lenox, Iowa), Thursday, October 13, 1927, [p. 1]
Mrs. Mary Sullivan Dies
The body of Mrs. Mary Sullivan, a former resident of this city, was brought here for burial on Tuesday. The funeral services were held from the Catholic church at 9:30 a. m. Wednesday. Mrs. Sullivan passed away at Beverly Hills, Cal. She was a sister of Mrs. Roy Nelson, and the body was taken to the Nelson home until time for the funeral services.

Mrs. Sullivan is survived by six sons and two daughters, Lee and Mrs. Nellie Lock, of this city, being two of the family.

An obituary was not obtainable in time for this issue.

 

[SULLIVAN, MARY E. CONNOR]
Lenox Time Table (Lenox, Iowa), Thursday, October 20, 1927, p. 8
Mrs. Mary E. Sullivan died on Thursday, October 6, 1927, at the age of 67 years and 24 days.

She had been ill for several weeks at the home of her son, previous to the operation she underwent at a Los Angeles hospital, where her death occurred.

She had resided in Lenox and vicinity since the year 1876. Her husband, Thomas Sullivan, preceded her in death in May, 1912.

She leaves seven sons and two daughters to mourn her loss, all of whom are living. They are: John, Henry and Ray, of Beverly Hills, Cal.; Charles, of Moundville, Mo.; Arthur, of Shelley, Idaho; Frank, of Pendleton, Oregon; Lee, of Lenox; Mrs. Ed Lock, of Gravity, and Miss Grace, of Creston. She was also survived by 14 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Nelson and Mrs. Ora Wilson, both of Lenox; and two brothers, David Connor, of Kansas City, and Frank Connor, of Lenox.

She was a devoted mother, a kind neighbor and had the love and esteem of all who knew her. Her death is a distinct loss to this community in which she was so well known and where she has lived for so many years.

The funeral services were held at the St. Patrick's Catholic church Wednesday morning at 9:30, October 12, 1927, Father Pouget officiating.

The body was tenderly laid to rest in the family lot in the Fairview cemetery. Six sons acted as pallbearers. The grave was covered with beautiful flowers, tokens of love and remembrance from the many friends who will miss her from earth and who sincerely mourn her death.

 

[SULLIVAN, THOMAS]

Lenox Time Table (Lenox, Iowa), Thursday, May 16, 1912, [p. 1]

Thomas Sullivan Passed Away At Hospital At St. Joseph

Word was received by relatives of T. B. Sullivan, last Tuesday, that he had died at a hospital in St. Joseph, where he had been for several weeks. Mr. Sullivan had not been in good health for some time and about a month ago went to the hospital for treatment. His ailment proved to be incurable and he gradually failed in health and strength until his spirit took its flight. Mr. Sullivan is well known to Taylor and Adams County people from the fact of his long residence in these counties. He formerly owned a farm a few miles south of Lenox but about eight years ago he bought the A. G. Murchy farm north of town, which he still retained at the time of his death. Mr. Sullivan was about sixty years of age, he was a man of quiet demeanor, thoroughly honest in all his dealings and a good neighbor and citizen. His remains were taken to Creston last night and funeral services will be held this morning, Father Noonan officiating. The body will be interred in the Creston cemetery where his mother is buried.

 

[TAYLOR, CONWAY H.]
Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Texas), Friday, April 9, 1954
Retired Mortician Buried at Coleman
Coleman, April 9, (RNS) – Funeral for Conway H. Taylor, 77, of Coleman, was held Thursday morning at the First Christian church. Rev. W. M. Feay officiated.

Mr. Taylor, a member of the Christian Church, died Monday, April 5 at 9:15 p. m. at his residence, 217 North Blanco. He was born April 7, 1876 in Lenox, Iowa and came to Coleman County in August 1950. He was a retired mortician.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Conway H. Taylor of Coleman; one son, Clyde L. Taylor of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and one granddaughter, Mrs. James R. Parcell of Richland, Wash.

Pallbearers were J. O. Harris, Ben Taylor, Chubby Brooks, Wallace Dingus, Billy Allen and Macon Freeman.

Interment was in the Coleman City Cemetery with J. E. Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

[TAYLOR, MARY PRATT]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Saturday, December 4, 1920, p. 3
Stringtown
Some from this vicinity attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Taylor on Tuesday at Lenox.

 

[TAYLOR, MARY PRATT]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Saturday, December 4, 1920, p. 8
Salem
The people in this locality were surprised to learn of the sudden passing away of Mrs. Henry Taylor at the home of a near relative of Kent on last Saturday morning. Funeral services were held from her late home in Lenox on Monday at 11 o'clock.

 

[TIEMANN, EVA MAY SPRAGUE VANCE]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Monday, June 28, 1971
Eva Tiemann of Benton Dies
DIAGONAL – Mrs. Eva Tiemann, 67, of Benton, died Saturday at Greater Community hospital in Creston. She had not been well for some time. She entered the hospital Saturday.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Christian church in Diagonal; Rev. Ivo Randels will officiate. Burial will be in the Lenox cemetery. The Varner funeral home will have charge of the services.

Mrs. Tiemann is survived by her husband, Henry, and four sons.

 

[TIEMANN, FRED KARL]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 5, 1950, p. 3
LENOX
Fred Tieman dies
Funeral services were held Monday at he Barber Funeral Home for Fred Tieman[n], 49, who died Friday at the Creston hospital after suffering severe injuries when a laundry stove exploded. Burial was in Fairview cemetery at Lenox.

Surviving are his parents; one brother, Henry at Benton and one brother in Germany.

Mr. Tieman[n] was a former resident of the Lenox vicinity.

[Note:  The last name is spelled Tiemann on his headstone.]

 

[TIEMANN, FRED KARL]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 12, 1960, p. 6
Obituary – Fred Tiemans
Fred Tiemans [Tiemann] was born in Germany, February 10, 1900 and died at Greater Community Hospital in Creston, Dec. 30, 1949, age 49 years, 2 months, 20 days. He was the son of John and Wilhelmena Tiemans [Tiemann] and lived in his native country until 1924 when he came to America and located near Lenox. He later lived near Clearfield until the fatal accident caused by the explosion of a stove, which resulted in his death.

He is survived by his parents, two sisters and one brother in Germany; and one brother, Henry Tiemans [Tiemann] of Benton.

Funeral services were held in Lenox with interment in Fairview cemetery there.

 

[TIEMANN, HENRY J.]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Thursday, December 2, 1976
H. Tiemann Benton, dies
Diagonal – Henry Tiemann, 69, of Benton, died Wednesday morning at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines. Mr. Tiemann was a farmer in the Benton community since coming to this country from Germany in 1926.

Services will be held at 2 p. m., on Friday, at the Christian church in Diagonal. Rev. Larry Squire will officiate. Burial will be in the Lenox cemetery. Visitation will be tonight, from 7 to 8 p. m. at the Varner funeral home in Diagonal. A memorial has been established to the Diagonal Christian church.

Mr. Tiemann is survived by two sons, Harold Vance of Omaha, Everrett Vance of Deer Island, Ore.; one brother and two sisters in Germany.

 

[WALFORD, CHESTER OBED]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Thursday, March 16, 1962
Obituary – Chester O. Walford
Chester O. [bed] Walford, 68, died Tuesday, March 6, at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines after an illness of several months.

Mr. Walford was a native of Adams County and had lived in the Corning and Creston communities most of his life. He had lived in Creston since 1931 at 907 North Mulberry St.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 9 from the Keating and Beemer Funeral Home in Creston with Rev. Azel L. Smith officiating. Burial was in the Lenox cemetery. Military rites were conducted at the cemetery by the Creston V. F. W. rifle squad.

Mr. Walford was born in Lincoln Township, Adams County on June 17, 1893. He was the son of Charles and Sarah Tindall Walford. He was married at Maryville, Mo., September 9, 1931 to Jessie R. Sickles.

He is survived by his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Eldon (Ruth) Matheny of Lenox; a son-in-law, Eldon Matheny; two grandchildren, Susan Kay and Charles William Matheny of Lenox; a brother, John Walford of Corning; two sisters, Grace Walford and Mrs. Eva Booth, both of Corning. One son, Chester, Jr., died in infancy.

Mr. Walford was a member of the First Methodist church in Creston, the Creston V. F.W. post and Union County barracks of Veterans of World War I. He served in World War I in Battery A of the 36thth field artillery and was in action in the Meuse-Argonne sector in France.

 

[WALL, ORVILLE LEROY]
Clearfield Chronicle (Clearfield, Iowa), Thursday, June 7, 1973, [p. 1]
Orville Wall dies Saturday
Orville Wall, 82, passed away Saturday, June 2nd in the hospital in Iowa City, where he had been a patient only a few days but has been in ill health for some time.

He had farmed near Clearfield before moving to town upon retirement, and [was] always very active in all community affairs.

Mr. Wall was a member of the United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Sadie; two daughters, Mrs. L Banks (Louella) Wilson of Mt. Ayr and Mrs. Gerald (Hazel) Maharry of Clearfield, one brother, Floyd Wall and three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Lourie and Mrs. Harry Shoenhair, both of Creston and Mrs. Marion Nilsson of Sayre, Oklahoma; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Final rites were held Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. from the Clearfield United Methodist Church; Rev. Ron Kinzler officiated with burial in the Bethel Cemetery.

 

[WALL, ORVILLE LEROY]
Clearfield Chronicle (Clearfield, Iowa), Thursday, June 14, 1973 p. 4
Orville Leroy Wall – Orville Leroy Wall, son of John and Cora Staubis [Staubus] Wall, was born May 13, 1891, in Worth County, Missouri, and passed away June 2, 1973 in University Hospitals, Iowa City, where he had been a patient only three days.

On June 2, 1915, he was united in marriage with Sadie Shafer and they would have observed their 58th Wedding Anniversary the day of his death.

He spent his childhood in Missouri, coming with his parents to Iowa in his early manhood. He spent his life farming in Ringgold and Taylor Counties, moving into Clearfield in 1965. He was a kind and loving husband and father and greatly enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and always interested in all community activities.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 son, Richard, 2 brothers, Otis and Donald Wall, 1 sister, Mrs. Cline Waugh, and 1 great grandson, Jeremy Maharry.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife, Saide [Sadie]; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel and Gerald Maharry, of Clearfield, Ia.; and Luella and L. Banks Wilson of Mounty Ayr, Ia.; 1 brother, Mr. Floyd Wall of Shenandoah, Ia.; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Arthur Lourie of Creston, Ia.; Mrs. Marion Nilsson of Sayre, Okla.; and Mrs. Harry Shoenhair of Creston, Ia.; 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Final rites were conducted Tuesday, June 5, 1973 from the United Methodist Church in Clearfield with Rev. Ronald Kinzler officiating. Burial in Bethel Cemetery near Diagonal.

 

[WALL, OTIS MONROE]
Clearfield Chronicle [Clearfield, Iowa], Thursday, February 15, 1968, [p. 1]
Otis Wall Passes Away
Otis Wall, 70, a long time resident of the Clearfield community passed away Monday, February 12 at Crest Haven Nursing Home in Creston where he had been a resident since November. Prior to that, he had been a patient in the Greater Community Hospital in Creston for many weeks. He had been in failing health for some time.

He had been a farmer all his life.

He is survived by his wife, Irene, one daughter, Mrs. George (Carolyn) Ahnen; son-in-law, George Ahnen and grandson Joseph Paul; two brothers, Orville of Clearfield and Floyd Wall of Shenandoah. Three sisters, Hazel Nelson [Nilsson] of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Fern Lourey and Freda Schoenhair, both of Creston.

Final rites will be conducted from the Christian Church in Clearfield Thursday afternoon with Rev. Dorsey officiating. Burial in the Lenox Cemetery.

 

[WALTER, MYRTLE V. "MERTIE" HUNTER LEE]
Lenox Time Table (Lenox, Iowa), Thursday, November 3, 1966, p. 7
Obituary – Walter
Myrtle V. Walter, a life long resident of Lenox and vicinity passed away on the night of October 24, 1966, at the Greater Community Hospital in Creston.

Mertie, as she was called by her family and friends, was born Aug. 2, 1886, the eldest daughter of George S. [loan] and Dora Louise Hunter, who preceded her in death. She leaves her husband, John F. Walter; one brother, Lon Hunter of Lenox; three sisters, Margaret A. Wurster of Lenox, Enola Kinser of Rock Island, Ill., and Stella G. Andrews of Eagle Grove. Two sisters, Minnie and Glenna, preceded her in death.

On December 11, 1911 she was married to Herbert M. Lee, who passed away on February 13, 1919.

She was married to her surviving husband, John F. Walter on September 15, 1921.

The service was held at the Bender Funeral Home Oct. 27 with the Rev. James E. Eddy officiating and burial at Fairview Cemetery at Lenox. Pallbearers were Elmer Eberle, Leland McMath, Branch Toland and Melvin Williams.

Mrs. Walter was a member of the Presbyterian church.

 

[WESTON, CHARLES FLEMING]
Lenox Time Table (Lenox, Iowa), Thursday, May 20, 1971, [p. 1]
Services for Charles F. [leming] Weston of Phoenix, Arizona, will be held at the 10 o'clock Saturday morning, May 22nd, at the Bender Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Lenox cemetery.

Mr. Weston is the husband of Grace A. Sullivan, who formerly lived in Lenox. He died May 18th at St. Joseph's hospital in Phoenix following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Webster City, Iowa and a 1931 graduate of Iowa State University and a C. P. A. by profession.

Mr. Weston held membership in the AmVets (life membership), National Association of Retired Civil Employees and U. S. Civil Service Commission, and held a World War II Vet rank of Captain.

He worked for the Internal Revenue Service for 25 years.

The couple had made their home in Phoenix four years following his retirement.

The remains will arrive in Lenox Friday evening and friends are invited to meet Mrs. Weston Friday evening at the Funeral Home from 8:00 to 9:00.