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[Stewart, Katherine Elizabeth Bashore]
Times-Republican
Thursday July 23, 1931 p. 4
Mrs. David M. Stewart
Mrs. David M. Stewart passed away at her home in Ross Township Friday at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 8 days. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Siam, Sunday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. M. R. Talley and the body was laid to rest beside her husband in the Siam Cemetery.
Katherine Elizabeth Bashore, daughter of Jacob and Angelina Bashore, was born in Berkley County, Virginia, Aug. 9, 1849. She was united in marriage to David McCune Stewart, June 9, 1871. To this union eleven children were born, ten of whom survive their mother. One daughter, Dessie Stewart, died in early childhood. Those that survive her are Franklin Stewart, Mrs. Anna Manley, Lee Stewart, Delton Stewart, Jake Stewart, and Mrs. Ella Perkins, all of Bedford and vicinity; William and Bert Stewart, of Hopkins, Mo.; Mrs. Josie Foreman of Maryville, and Mrs. Emma Melvin of Kansas City, Mo. The husband and father died in the year 1918. Mrs. Stewart has one brother who is living, William Bashore, of St. Louis, and one sister, Mrs. Will Rankin of Lyons, Kans. She has one half brother, Joseph Stewart, of Hopkins, Mo. Two sisters and one brother have preceded her in death. She has 28 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart came to Taylor County shortly after their marriage in 1871, and settled near Siam. This was their home for about thirty years. About thirty-one years ago they moved to Ross Township, where they resided since that time. She became a member of the Methodist church in Siam in 1883, and her membership has been with that church until her death.
Times-Republican
Thursday July 23, 1931 p. 4
Mrs. C. A. Greenlee
Mrs. C. [harles] A. [ustin] Greenlee [Sylvia Hinshaw] passed away at her home in northeast Bedford about 1 oÕclock Wednesday [after] noon, after a lingering illness. The funeral services will be held at the home at 2:30 oÕclock Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell. Interment will be made in the Bedford cemetery. The Rebekah Lodge will have charge of the services at the grave. All Rebekahs are requested to attend the funeral.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 23, 1933 [p. 1]
Aged Pioneer Dies Tuesday
Mrs. Mary [Ann Tucker] Greenlee, 83, pioneer resident of this community, was found dead at her home about 7:30 oÕclock Tuesday [Wednesday] morning, having died unexpectedly about an hour before, it is believed.
The funeral services were this afternoon at the home and burial made in the Bedford cemetery. The burial service of the WomanÕs Relief Corps was given at the home.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 30, 1933 p. 5
Services Held For Mrs. Mary Greenlee
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary [Ann] Greenlee, 83, who was found dead at her home in Bedford Wednesday morning, Nov. 22, were held at the home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell, assisted by the members of the WomanÕs Relief Corps, who gave their ritualistic burial service at the home. Burial was in the Bedford cemetery.
Mrs. Greenlee, whose name before her marriage was Mary Tucker, was born in Indiana, August 18, 1850. She came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tucker, to Taylor County, Iowa, as pioneer residents in 1854 and had resided in and around Bedford the remainder of her life.
She was married to Harley U. [mberfield] Greenlee, May 10, 1871. To them were born eight children: Minnie E. Wyckoff, who died in 1896; Hattie Nash of Blockton; Clara Clute of Lenox; Carrie Martin of Cody, Wyo.; Harley U. and Mary E., who died in infancy; Harvey U. Greenlee and Huldah Dietzel of St. Joseph, Mo. Surviving with the children are twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren. Mr. Greenlee died Sept. 11, 1906.
Mrs. Greenlee was one of a family of nine girls, one sister, Mrs. Almira Harrington of California, surviving. Grandchildren acted as pallbearers. Mrs. Greenlee was charter member of the WomanÕs Relief Corps in Bedford.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 25, 1937 p. 7
L. E. Wyckoff
Louis Elmer Wyckoff, son of John and Barbara Wyckoff, was born August 15, 1866 in Caledonia, Ringgold County, Iowa, and departed this life at his home in Bedford, Monday, Nov. 15, 1937 at the age of 71 years and 3 months.
When a boy of eight years he moved with his parents to Bedford, which place had been his home for the past sixty-three years.
March 20, 1890 he was married to Minnie E. Greenlee and to them were born four children, Leila, Eldon, Carl, and a daughter who died in infancy. Mrs. Wyckoff died Nov. 2, 1896.
May 25, 1898 he was married to Mary Elsina Rabourn at Sheridan, Mo. To this union fourteen children were born, Arthur, Glen, Leroy, Fred, Alva, May, Fay, Rose, Ross, Nina, Lee Archer, Beulah Belle, Bonnie and Rex. Leila, Lee Archer and Beulah Bell preceded their father in death.
Because of his long residence in Bedford and his activity throughout the years, Mr. Wyckoff was very well known in this community. He worked faithfully and well at his trade his entire life, the end coming very unexpectedly. He was known for his excellent workmanship, his dependability and his honesty. He united with the Methodist church when a child.
He is survived by his wife and fourteen children, Leroy of Council Bluffs; Mrs. Nina Gaule of Ashton, Idaho; Eldon of Liberty, Mo.; Carl of St. Joseph; Mrs. Rose Dueling of Corning; Mrs. Fay Pullen, Fred, Alva, Glen and Arthur of Bedford; May, Ross, Bonnie and Rex of the home. Also by two brothers, John W. Wyckoff and Bert C. Wyckoff, both of St. Joseph, and seventeen grandchildren.
The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. Max Buck. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 20, 1967 [p. 1]
Albert Wyckoff Rites Saturday
Funeral services for Albert [Wesley] Wyckoff, 72, of St. Louis, will be held at the Madison Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here at 2:00 p. m. Saturday. Mr. Wyckoff died Tuesday in St. Louis. Interment will be at Bedford Cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 27, 1967 p. 6
Albert Wyckoff Rites April 22
Funeral services for Albert [Wesley] Wyckoff, 73, of St. Louis, a native of Bedford, were held April 22 at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, conducted by Rev. J. Milton Kinney. Mr. Wyckoff died at his home in St. Louis April 18. Interment was at Bedford cemetery.
Albert Wyckoff was born October 23, 1893, the son of the late John W. [esley] Wyckoff and Emma Calkins Wyckoff and grandson of the late James Calkins.
Mr. Wyckoff grew to manhood in the Bedford area and in Sheridan, Mo.
In 1910, he married Golda White at the old courthouse of Maryville, Mo. At the time of his passing [he] had spent 56 happy years with his bride.
During the latter part of World War I he was employed by a livery company in Kansas City, Mo., traveling the Southwest as a horse buyer and seller under government contract. He spent several years in Texas and Oklahoma and in later years enjoyed telling of his many interesting experiences in the Southwest during the last days of the frontier West.
During the early twenties he returned to this area to work for Swift & Co. in St. Joseph, Mo., where he had previously worked as a messenger. He later transferred to the Swift owned St. Louis Independent Packing Co., where he stayed until his retirement in 1958.
He spent his remaining years with his family in St. Louis but took every opportunity to return to Iowa for visits with his relatives and old friends. He valued his friendships highly and always enjoyed these visits. He loved to talk and loved a joke and somehow he touched all who knew him with the great kindness of his heart.
Many lives have been touched by this man, and his passing leaves a void that nothing can ever fill.
ÒHe was our champion, our friend, whom we shall always miss.Ó
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 27, 1967 p. 6
Attend Funeral For Albert Wyckoff
The following out of town folks who were in Bedford Saturday to attend the funeral of Albert Wyckoff were dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Wyckoff. They were Mrs. Albert Wyckoff [Golda White], Mr. and Mrs. Albert White, Charles and Margaret White, Martha Schleman, John Cernick, Walter and Arlie Phillips of St. Louis, Mo.
Mr. and Mrs. James White and Danny of Topeka, Kans.; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald White of Waterloo, Ia.; Frank White and family of St. Joseph, Mo.; LeRoy Wyckoff of Des Moines, Ia.
Mrs. Clarence Smith of Austin, Minn.; Elden Wyckoff of Liberty, Mo.; Elden Wyckoff, Jr. of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; Carl Wyckoff of St. Joseph, Mo.; and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gaule of Clearfield.
Bedford Times-Press
November 19, 1981 p. 4
Final Rites Held In Bedford For Joseph Alva Wyckoff
Funeral services for Joseph Alva Wyckoff, 71, of Bedford, Ia., held November 18 in the Bedford United Christian-Presbyterian Church, were conducted by Rev. Marcia Smith. Mr. Wyckoff died November 15 in Greater Community Hospital in Creston. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Times-Republican
Thursday July 23, 1931 p. 4
William T. Swett
William T. Swett, son of Cyrus [Vinson] and Rebecca [Morris] Swett, was born Dec. 5, 1852, at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, and passed away at the University Hospital in Iowa City, July 14, 1931, aged 78 years, 7 months and 9 days. Mr. Swett was one of the oldest pioneers of Iowa, being the first white child born in Fort Des Moines. He remained there until two years of age, when he removed with his parents to Taylor County. At the age of 23 he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Raper, who died Dec. 14, 1899. To this union was born 9 children: Will, of Sepulveda, Calif.; Len, who preceded him in death; Cora Severns, Encampment, Wyo.; May Lantz, of Stockton, Ia.; Ora of Creston, Ia.; Silas and Charles, of Tabor, Ia.; Ina Brittain, of Tabor, Ia.; and Harry, of Omaha, Nebr. In the year 1901 he was again united in marriage to Nancy Jane Tackett. To their union two children were born, one boy, who died in infancy, and Mrs. Goldia Link of Blockton, Ia. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, two brothers, three sisters, nine children, 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Swett was a faithful husband, loving father, good neighbor and most excellent citizen.
The funeral services were held in the Athelstan, Iowa, Baptist Church, July 16, conducted by Challie E. Graham, assisted by Rev. David H. Dye, and the remains laid to rest in the Athelstan cemetery.
[SWETT,
WILLIAM THOMAS]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, July 16, 1931
Wm. Swett, of Athelstan, who was taken to the University hospital in Iowa City
a week or ten days ago, died at the hospital about 1 o’clock Tuesday morning.
Mrs. W. H. Lantz of this place is a daughter of the deceased.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday December 21, 1899 p. 12
The Grave
Once again has death claimed a mother and wife in Athelstan on the morning of December 14, 1899. Mrs. Wm. Swett was called to her home beyond after nine weeks suffering of typhoid fever. Mary Ellen Raper was born in Bowling Green, Clay County, Indiana, August 30, 1859. [She] came to Taylor County with her parents in 1869 where she has ever since resided. She was married to Wm. Swett December 26, 1876. To this union ten children were born, one dying in infancy.
All were with her in her last hours. Her mother and all of her brothers and sisters were with her during the last few days, with the exception of one, Mrs. Clint Ford, of Ponca City, Oklahoma. Mrs. Albert Severns of Geneva, Neb., arrived Monday night. But tender words and loving hands could not ease her pain or save her life. She was a Christian mother, a faithful wife, a generous neighbor and kind friend and respected by all who knew her. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wm. Spicer at the house, and the remains were laid to rest in the Platteville cemetery on Friday, December 15.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday December 19, 1935 p. 5
Here For Funeral
Among those from out of town here to attend the funeral of services for F.[rederic] E. Payton Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dean of Compton, Calif., Mrs. Carrie Wright and Howard Payton of Fort Morgan, Colo., Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Henderson of Corydon, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Drake of St. Joseph, Mrs. Clyde Barton of Pawnee City, Nebr., Mrs. Artie Heninger and Port Stitt of Yorktown.
Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Stitt, Mr. and Mrs. Freed, Miss Orpha Payton, Mr. and Mrs. Fleet Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Borthwick, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kenagy, all of Clarinda.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 1, 1945 p. 5
Obituary - Mrs. Carrie Wright
Carrie Lee Payton was born near Woodhull, Ill., March 28, 1867, and passed from this life at the Yoccin Hospital at Chariton, Iowa, on Oct. 27, 1945. When seven years of age she moved with her parents to Taylor County, Iowa. In 1890 she came to Bedford to live and on January 6, 1891, was married to Silas Frank Wright, and made her home in Topeka, Kans., where Mr. Wright was engaged in schoolwork for fourteen years.
To them were born four children, Harold Roy, Fred, [Horace], and Elizabeth. Two of the children, Harold Roy and Fred Ellsworth, preceded her in death in February 1902. Also her husband, who died June 26, 1909. After his death, Mrs. Wright came to Bedford with her two children where she cared for her invalid mother until she passed away. For nine years she was housemother of the Pi Beta Phi girls in Indianola, of which sisterhood she became a member during her stay. Then she went to Corydon, where she had a very happy home with her daughter, and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Henderson.
Mrs. Wright joined the Methodist church when very young and spent eight years as teacher in the primary department of the Sunday school. She was a member of the P. E. O. Sisterhood, the Eastern Star, and the Bay View Club. Se was a devoted mother whose whole thought was her children and grandchildren.
She leaves to mourn her passing two children, Horace M. Wright of Pasadena, Calif., and Elizabeth Wright Henderson of Corydon, six grandchildren, Horace Wright, Jr., of San Francisco, Calif., Eleanor Wright of Pasadena, Mrs. W. E. Neill of Escondido, Calif., Harriett, Robert, and Gordon Henderson of Corydon, and one great grandchild, Stephen Neill of Escondido, Calif. Also, two brothers, Howard Payton, of Fort Morgan, Colo., and [Charles] Bert Payton, of Rapid City, South Dakota.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday July 1, 1909 p. 3
A Sad Death
When the news was received here Saturday of the death of Silas F. [ranklin] Wright, at his home at Chadron, Neb., one could scarcely realize it as being true. He was a large robust looking man and in apparently the best of health. He was well known to nearly all of our readers, he being a son-in-law of M. PaytonÕs. It seems that he was riding a horse on his ranch near Chadron, when the horse swerved to one side, throwing him to the ground. He struck violently on his head and never regained consciousness. The accident happened Friday evening, and he passed away at 3 a. m., the following morning.
The remains were brought here, accompanied by his wife and children and by Bert Payton, Monday, and on Tuesday forenoon the funeral was held from the M. [elchor] Payton home, conducted by Rev. S. E. Henry. At the cemetery the Masons performed their beautiful ritualistic burial service, which was done in the most impressive manner.
Silas Franklin Wright was born in Elvaston, Hancock County, Ill., May 28, 1865, and was 44 years and 28 days old at the time of his death. When he was but seven years of age his father died, and when 18 years old he moved with his mother to Iowa. They settled in Taylor County and this was his home until he left for Kansas to begin his life as a school teacher. In this profession he continued until last fall when he moved to Chadron, Neb., and they went on a ranch. His schoolwork has been highly successful. For eight years he taught in Topeka, Kas., and for three years in Kansas City, Kas. While at Topeka, Kas., he was elected county superintendent of schools and served for four years. The greater part of the time in Topeka he was city superintendent of schools.
He came back to Bedford and was married to Miss Carrie Payton January 6, 1892. To this union four children were born, but death angel laid its cold hand upon two of them and took them home, both dying from scarlet fever in February 1902. The remaining are Horace, aged 12 years and Elizabeth, aged 5 years.
In young manhood Mr. Wright united with the Presbyterian Church and remained a faithful member until he moved to Chadron when he united with the M. E. church. He has for years been an ardent worker in the Sunday schools, the Christian Endeavor and Y. M. U. A. As the pastor truly said, he must have been a believer in the adage, ÒSave an old man and you save a wreck; save a young man and you save a life.Ó He was also a member of the Masonic order and was Past Master of Lodge No. 225 at Topeka. The members of the order conducted the remains to the train at Chadron and the members of the order met them at the train here Monday morning.
The pastor in his remarks, truly said, ÒWhile it looks indeed sad as we see these brothers and this mother, 86 years of age, and this wife and these two children so deeply bereaved, we are sure Brother Wright has not lived in vain and we still trust, believing that all things work together for good to those who love the Lord and we breathe this prayer up to God, ÔHelp us O Lord at all times, in sorrow as in Joy to, with unwavering faith, perfect love liveth.Õ Ô We cannot now but some day weÕll understand. Lord today help us to trust.Õ
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 3, 1947 [p. 1]
Helen Hardenbrook Dies Here Saturday
Miss Helen [Melissa] Hardenbrook, 65, a resident of Bedford and Taylor County all of her life, died at her home about 6:30 oÕclock Saturday evening, March 29. Miss Hardenbrook had been in ill health but had been about her usual work and household duties until Saturday forenoon.
She is survived by two sisters, Miss Jessie Hardenbrook, Mrs. S. R. (Persis) Weir and family. She was a member of the Bedford Baptist church.
The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Eugene B. Nyman. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 23, 1967 p. 8
LeRoy Fordyce Rites Feb. 12
Funeral services for LeRoy Fordyce, 68, lifetime Taylor County resident, were held February 12 at Blockton Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Clarence H. Landis. Mr. Fordyce died February 9, 1967 at Ringgold County Hospital, Mount Ayr, Iowa. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton.
LeRoy Allen Fordyce, son of Corb and Della Davidson Fordyce, was born in Taylor County, Iowa, October 4, 1898.
On August 24, 1922, he was united in marriage to Miss Marie Ford. To this union three children were born: Naomi Nadine, Francis Clay and Eldon Lynn.
His wife preceded him in death on April 3, 1938. His parents and sisters, Crystal Fordyce and Garland Seyb also preceded him in death.
LeRoy, on profession of faith in Christ as his Lord and Saviour, received Holy baptism and became a member of Blockton Methodist Church on March 4, 1917 and was received by the Pastor Rev. W. Mercer.
He lived his entire life in Taylor County and was engaged in farming until his health began to fail him. He then retired and moved to Blockton in 1948, where he has made his home until the time of his death.
He is survived by his daughter, Naomi Johnson, Brayton, Ia, and husband Hans Johnson; two sons, Francis Fordyce of Oelwein, Ia., and wife, Betty Fordyce; Eldon Fordyce of Aurelia, Ia., and wife, Janet Fordyce; grandchildren: Janet, Nyle and Cheryl Johnson; Jane, Phillip and Gary Fordyce and Dan, David, Matthew, Mark and Carol Fordyce; a sister, Mrs. Smith (Vivian) West of Blockton; nieces, Rosalie West and Susan Seyb; nephews, Averill and Gary West and Paul Seyb; aunt, Ophie Bishop of Weldona, Colo.; uncle, Orlie Davidson of Sheridan, Mo.; cousin, Elsie Cline, who has made her home with him the past 26 years and has faithfully cared for him.
Also, a host of friends and neighbors who will miss him but remember fond memories of his friendly deeds and kindnesses that he shared with them.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday April 11, 1912 p. 5
Obituary
Following we publish the obituary of Earl Rowe Rubart, clipped from a Henderson, Ill. paper. He was a young man of unusual promise and his untimely death is a sad blow to his father and other relatives, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their great bereavement.
Earl Rowe Rubart was born August [18] 1890, and died March 31, 1912, at the age of 21 years, 7 months and 13 days. He was the son of Albert C. [icero] Rubart and Anna Rowe Rubart. His mother died when he was a babe, leaving him to the tender care of his aunts, the Rowe sisters, who live near Henderson. He was always poor in health, at times suffering more than his nearest friends knew. Two months ago he went for a visit with his uncle, A. H. Rowe, of Missouri. Just three weeks ago his terrible ailment renewed its attack and it soon became evident that Earl was not to stay much longer with us. At his request the trip home was begun last Saturday morning. In Galesburg he stopped to spend the night at the home of Dr. Cooper and there it was that the call came early Sunday morning.
Funeral services were held from the Rowe home east of Henderson at one oÕclock, followed by public services at the M. E. church at Henderson at two oÕclock Tuesday. They were largely attended and many flowers were in evidence. Singing was by the church quartet. Rev. Hines conducted the service and his words ere comforting to the bereaved ones. The pallbearers were Harry Smith, Charles Vaughn, M. Roben, Bud Pulman, Joshua, Vaughn and Thomas Shea. Burial was made in the Henderson cemetery.
RUBART, EARL ROWE]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 4, 1912
Roe Rubart and his sister, Mrs. Chas. Raborn, went to Henderson, Ill., Monday noon called by the death of Mr. Rubart's son, Earl, who lives at Henderson.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 27, 1967 p. 6
Cora Savage Rites Held In New Market
Funeral services for Mrs. Fred (Cora E.) Savage of new Market were held April 18th at the New Market Church of Christ, with Preacher Glen Mitchell in charge. Mrs. Savage died at the Gillespie Nursing Home in Clarinda.
The daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Francis Bryan, she was a native of Taylor County, born at New Market, where she lived most of her lifetime. She was a charter member of the New Market Church of Christ.
She is survived by three sons, [Orie] Haven Savage of Gravity, Ennis Savage of St. Paul, Minn., and John Richard (Jack) Savage of Golden, Colo.