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Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa)
Thursday May 18, 1961 p. 5
Ira R. Bosisto
Ira R. [ussell] Bosisto, son of Joseph P. [ierce] and Martha J. [ane Harlow] Bosisto, was born on a farm in Taylor County, Ia. on January 19, 1883 and passed away at the Rosary hospital in Corning, Ia., on May 9, 1961 at the age of 78 years, 3 months and 21 days.
He lived on the farm where he was born until recent months when his health failed, since which time he has resided at the home of Mrs. Glen Shearburn, where he received faithful and considerate care.
He was never married. After the death of his father on December 17, 1929 he and his mother remained on the home farm until her death on June 25, 1947. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Frank West of Corning.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 12, 1961 at 1:30 p. m. from the Roland Funeral Home in Corning with Rev. Brown Garlock officiating. Music was by Mrs. Doyle Tranbarger, Mrs. Bert Peckham and Mrs. Dick Cook. Pallbearers were Ralph Readhead, Roy Campbell, Maurice Reichardt, Lee Watts, Cleo Houchin and Clyde Hall. Burial was in Prairie Rose cemetery.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa)
Thursday May 11, 1961 p. 2
Ira Bosisto, 78, died Tuesday, May 9. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 12 at 1:30 p. m. from Rolands Funeral Home with Rev. Brown Garlock officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Rose cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday May 18, 1961 p. 5
Ira Bosisto, 78 Dies At Corning
Ira [Russell] Bosisto, 78, a resident of north Taylor county in the Brooks area for many years, died at Rosary hospital in Corning, Tuesday, May 9. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Frank West of Corning.
Funeral services were held at the Roland Funeral Home in Corning Friday afternoon with burial in Prairie Rose cemetery.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa)
Thursday December 19, 1929 p. 10
Aged Citizen Dead
Joseph P. [ierce] Bosisto, one of the earliest pioneers of this vicinity, died very suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 6:30 p. m. after an illness of only a few moments, death resulting from angina. He passed away at his home in Holt Township, Taylor County at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 1 day. He was born in England, November 16, 1848, and was the son of Reuben and Mary Ann [Cocking] Bosisto. He is survived by his widow and two children, Ira [Russell] Bosisto at home and Mrs. Florence West who lives in the same locality. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1 p. m. at the M. E. church in Iveyville and interment made in Prairie Rose cemetery.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa)
Thursday December 26, 1929 p. 6
North taylor
Mrs. Joseph Bosisto [Martha Jane Harlow] and son Ira [Russell] have the sympathy of many friends and neighbors in the death of their husband and father. Mr. Bosisto had been as well as usual during the day of his death, had been out in [the] corn field helping gather in some corn and came up to the house and brought in the wood and coal at which time he began to feel worse but before a doctor could arrive he had quietly passed away. He was past 81 years of age.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa)
Thursday December 26, 1929 p.10
Joseph Pierce Bosisto, son of Rev. Reuben and Mary Ann [Cocking] Bosisto, was born in Helston, Cornwall county, England, Nov. 16, 1848, and died at his home in Holt Twp., Taylor county, Iowa, December 17, 1929, at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 1 day. The deceased came with his parents from Penzance, England, having set sail from the port of Penzance in the county of Cornwall, England, on July 1st, 1849, for the United States. After seven weeks and three days on their passage and four weeks more by steamboat, canal and wagons, reached Jenkinsville, Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
Five years after he with his parents moved to Elk Grove, Wisconsin and in 1871 moved to Taylor County, Iowa, settling in Holt Twp., where he resided until his death. He was married on March 5, 1882, to Martha [Jane] Harlow. To this union were born two children who survive. In young manhood he confessed faith in Jesus as his Saviour and united with the Methodist church at Elk Grove, Wis., and later transferred to the Iveyville M.E. church, he being the last surviving charter member of this organization. He was in reality the founder of this church having secured the pledges and collected the money with which to build the church building nearly fifty years ago, and was an active worker in the church as long as his health and strength would permit.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, Martha [Jane Harlow] Bosisto, one son Ira [Russell], who remained on the farm in faithful ministration to his parents, one daughter, Mrs. Frank West, who still resides near the home of her childhood, one brother, Albert H. [enry] Bosisto of Tabor, Iowa, two sisters, Mrs. Howard Smith [Frances Henrietta] of Corning, Iowa, and Mrs. Emma Myattway who resides in California and many other relatives and friends.
Although this good man has passed on to the other shore his influence still lives and it can be truthfully said that the world is better by him having lived in it. He was a faithful steward of Christ's church, a kind husband, a loving father and a friend and neighbor to all who knew him.
"Servant of God well done,
Thy earthly warfare past,
Thy race is run and kingdom won,
And thou art crowned at last."
Funeral services were held Friday, December 20th at the Iveyville M. E. church, conducted by Rev. J. Owen Smith of Des Moines, assisted by Rev. Cecil Saville, pastor of the church and Rev. Humphrey of the Fairview church.
The songs were beautifully rendered by Mack Richey, Earl Perry, Mrs. Harvey Long and Mrs. Frank Murdock with Mrs. Albert Lund at the piano. Burial at Prairie Rose cemetery. The pallbearers were C. E. Okey, Joe Cummings, Ira Jackson, Marion Cramer, J. P. Hewitt and R. A. Gill.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 10, 1947 [p. 1]
Obituary - Martha Jane Bosisto
Martha Jane Harlow, daughter of James W. and Martha Jane (Thompson) Harlow was born September 11, 1858 in Villisca, Iowa, and died June 25, 1947, aged 88 years, 9 months, 14 days.
She was married to Joseph [Pierce] Bosisto, March 8, 1882 in Brooks, Iowa. To them two children were born, Ira R. [ussell] of Brooks and Flossie I. of Corning. She is survived by her son Ira, her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank West; one grandchild and two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. J. W. Fryer.
She was a member of the Iveyville Methodist church.
On account of ill health, she had been confined to her home for a number of years. She loved her home and enjoyed the company of her son, who was devoted to his mother. She had lived in the present home most of her married life.
Funeral services were held at the Iveyville Church, Saturday, June 28, with Rev. V. A. Bloomquist in charge. Interment was in Prairie Rose Cemetery.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa)
Thursday July 3, 1947 p. 8
Martha Jane Bosisto
Martha Jane Harlow, daughter of James W. and Martha Jane (Thompson) Harlow, was born September 11, 1858 in Villisca, Iowa, and passed from this life June 25, 1947, aged 88 years, 9 months, 14 days.
She was married to Joseph [Pierce] Bosisto, March 8, 1882 in Brooks, Iowa. To them two children were born, Ira R. [ussell] of Brooks and Flossie I. of Corning. She is survived by her son Ira, her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank West; one grandchild and two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. J. W. Fryer, a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her father, mother, nine brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Iveyville Methodist church.
On account of ill health, she had been confined to her home for a number of years. She loved her home and enjoyed the company of her son, who was devoted to his mother. She had lived in the present home most of her married life and loved to have her neighbors and friends come and visit with her.
Funeral services were held at the Iveyville Church, Saturday, June 28, with Rev. V. A. Bloomquist in charge. Music was by Estey Hefling and Ruth tucker, accompanied by Vida Jackson. Pallbearers were Burr Long, Lonnie Ruben, Ivan Heaton, Ivan Stillinger, Ralph Readhead and D. T. Odell. Interment was made in Prairie Rose Cemetery.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa)
Saturday April 15, 1905 p. 7
Mrs. M. [ary] A. [nn Cocking] Bosisto, relict of Rev. R. [euben] Bosisto, died yesterday at 2:25 a. m. of a complication of diseases, mainly old age, aged 78 years, 4 months and 20 days. She has been sick since Monday, April 3d. From the start it was felt by all that she could not recover. She failed slowly and steadily, without much suffering, till the end. The funeral will take place at the Baptist church tomorrow at 1:30 p. m. Rev. Kirkendall of the M. E. church will conduct the services. Interment at Prairie Rose. Full obituary notice will be given in a later issue.
Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa)
Wednesday April 19, 1905 p. 6
Mrs. Reuben Bosisto [Mary Ann Cocking], better known among us as Grandma, passed away to her heavenly reward on Friday, April 14, 1905, at 2:25 a. m. Her sickness was of short duration and was comparatively free from severe pain. Her death was calm and peaceful.
Grandma Bosisto [Mary Ann Cocking] was born at Helston, Cornwall County, England, November 15, 1823, and she and Grandpa were married at the hometown, Helston, July 1, 1845. They came to the United States in 1849 and settled first in Jenkinsville, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Two years later they moved to Elkgrove, in the same state, and in 1871 they moved to Taylor county, Iowa, where they lived on the farm till 1887, when they moved to Corning, where they lived till the days of their death. Grandpa Bosisto died November 26, 1902. Since they lived in Corning they have filled a large place in our community and their home church. In 1895 they celebrated their golden wedding, when Dr. Rawson threw open his home and lawn and Corning turned out to pay her respects to these honored citizens and friends. Two of their children, George, John and Joseph [Pierce], were born in England, and the rest, seven, were born in Wisconsin. Five of these still survive them. Joseph [Pierce], the oldest, lives on his farm at Iveyville; Mrs. Mary [Belle] Cundy, the oldest daughter, lives on the farm, six miles west of Lenox; Mrs. Howard Smith [Frances Henrietta], the next daughter, lives in her fine residence near Corning; Mrs. A. [rthur] K. Myattway [Emma], the youngest daughter, is in Alexandria, Nebraska, her husband being pastor of the Baptist church there; Albert [Henry], the youngest son, is a carpenter and resides at present in Corning. Grandma Bosisto lived to see eighteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Her life was full of labors and sufferings, not unseasoned with joy. She was ever patient in adversity, courageous in toil, and chastened in successes. Hers was a womanly spirit, crowned with deep piety and garbed with the royal purple of philanthropy. All who knew her both reverenced and loved her. As a mother and grandmother her children shall ever call her blessed; as a neighbor she will be greatly missed by all; as a woman, her price is beyond rubies and as a Christian none shall fail to respect her and feel the uplift of her influence.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Jay Kirkendall, of the M. E. church, in the absence of a Baptist pastor. It was held in the Baptist church, where she has made her church home about twenty-five years. The church was filled with neighbors and friends who were glad to do her the last honors. Rev. Mr. Kirkendall took his text from Gen. 5:24, "And Enoch walked with God; and he was not; for God took him." The sermon was tender and strong and a like comfort and inspiration were felt by all. She was buried by the side of her lifelong companion at Prairie Rose cemetery, seven miles from Corning, near their old farm. For the kindness and sympathy extended by neighbors and friends to Grandma Bosisto in her last sickness, all are grateful.
The following lines were written by her daughter, Etta, in sweet memory of mother.
In motherŐs once home is a vacant chair,
I see her with open bible there,
Reading the promises to her given
Of sweet rest and a mansion in heaven,
One less at home.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa)
Saturday November 29, 1902 p. 4
Passed To His Reward
Rev. Reuben Bosisto, an Aged and Respected Citizen, Dies Suddenly
The news of the unexpected death of Rev. Reuben Bosisto, which occurred at his home in this city early Wednesday morning, spread rapidly and but few of his friends knew of his illness. He was born in England, October 15, 1820, and at the time of his death had passed the four score mark, being 82 years, 1 month and 11 days old. He was married in England to Miss Mary Ann Cocking, July 1, 1845, who survives him.
The following is from the family Bible recorded by his own hand:
Reuben Bosisto and wife and their three children, George, John and Joseph set sail from the port of Penzance in the county of Cornwall, England, on the ship Cornwall, commanded by Captain Charles of Penzance, and his mate, Mr. Shibert, on July 1, 1849, for the United States, it being the fourth anniversary of their wedding day. And were seven weeks and three days on their passage and four weeks more by steam boats, canal and wagons in reaching Jenkinsville, Lafayette county, Wisconsin. Five years after they moved to Elkgrove, and in 1871, May 9th, moved to Taylor County, Iowa, and May 8, 1887, moved to Corning.
Father Bosisto was well known and greatly loved in and about Corning. Having become a follower of his Savior, Jesus Christ, when yet a young man in England, he has presented to the world a life of cheerfulness and devotion to duty. He will be greatly missed in every circle where he has been known and no place except home more than in the Baptist church where for so many years he was a constant attendant and liberal supporter.
Father Bosisto came into the Gospel ministry late in life, being ordained at the age of about 60, and for a number of years was pastor of a country church in the vicinity of his home, at that time near Iveyville. He came into the work in response to a call and performed faithfully the duty devolving on him.
In a very large sense he never grew old, the weight of years was upon him and the infirmities of the flesh were many but his spirit was ever youthful and a more cheerful or happy man is never seen at his years. His death came about by a general breaking down of the system, no traces of disease being noticeable. His last sickness was short, only two days and three nights. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church yesterday, at 10 o'clock a. m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. E. Adams, and interment at Iveyville.
Out of a family of five sons and four daughters, two sons and three daughters remain: Joseph P.[ierce] Bosisto, Iveyville; Mary Bell [e] Cundy, Lenox; Frances Henrietta Smith, Corning; Emma B. Myattway, Falls City, Neb., and Albert Henry Bosisto, Corning.
[Coulthard, Luella Jane "Ella" Cundy]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday July 1, 1926 p. 5
Obituary—Mrs. J. W. Coulthard
Corning Free Press—Friends of Mrs. J. [oseph] W. [illiam] Coulthard were grieved to learn of her death which occurred early Tuesday morning June 15th at her home southwest of Artesian, S. Dakota. Her death came as a great shock to her family and the community in which she lived as she was apparently as well as usual the evening before.
Luella Jane Cundy was born in Holt Township, Taylor County, Iowa, November 13, 1878. She spent the most of her life in Taylor and Adams counties except the thirteen years spent near Artesian, South Dakota. She was united in marriage to Joseph William Coulthard March 22, 1899. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and five children.
A brother, F. [rancis] L. [lewellyn] Cundy of west of Sharpsburg, attended the funeral services.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday January 24, 1907 p. 2
Mrs. Geo. [F.] Coulthard [Mabel Irene Cundy] received a telegram one day last week from South Dakota, that her father, Mr. [Edwin Llewellyn] Cundy was dying and to come at once. A telegram later stated that he was dead and would be buried in South Dakota, Wednesday, January 16th. The family have the sympathy of a host of friends. Mr. Cundy is well known here, having lived in Holt Township a number of years and moved to South Dakota last fall. —Holt cor. in Gravity Independent.
Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa)
Wednesday January 16, 1907 p. 8
Word was received last Saturday of the death [January 12, 1907] of Ed [win Llewellyn] Cundy, at his home near Artesian, South Dakota. Mr. Cundy was born at Elk Grove, Wisconsin, and came to this vicinity in 1871, living on the farm he had purchased. On February 17th 1872 he was married to Mary [Belle] Bosisto who survives him. He has lived in Corning and vicinity for 35 years and was beloved by all who knew him. Being highly educated he could adapt himself to any society, and wherever he went made many friends. For the past year or two he lived near Lenox, removing last fall to Artesian, South Dakota, where he had purchased a farm. Word was received by his friends that he felt much better since going west and the news of his death was very unexpected. It will be remembered that for several years Mr. Cundy has been a great sufferer from sciatic rheumatism, and for weeks at a time would not be able to leave his bed. His friends had all hoped the change would do him good, and are sorry indeed to hear of his death. The family have our sincere sympathy in this hour of loss. Mr. Cundy was a mason and the order loses a worthy member. Besides the wife he leaves ten children to mourn his loss, five at home and five married. They are Will [William Pierce] Cundy, of Nodaway; F. [rances] L. [lewellyn], of Howard Lake, Minnesota; Jess [Jesse Elwood] Cundy, of Storm Lake; Mrs. Will Coulthard [Louella Jane], Artesian, South Dakota; Mrs. George Coulthard [Mabel Irene] of Holt township; and Harry [Grover], May [Mary Frances], Grace [Elizabeth], Emily [Bosisto] and Florence [Etta], at home. The funeral will take place today at Artesian, South Dakota, as will also the interment.
Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa)
Wednesday January 16, 1907 p. 8
Will [William Pierce] Cundy went to Artesian, South Dakota, Saturday to attend the funeral of his father [Edwin L. [lewellyn] [Cundy].
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday February 7, 1907 p. 9
Death of Ed. L. Cundy,
Word was received in Lenox last [week?] of the death [January 12, 1907] of Ed. [win] L.[lewellyn] Cundy. His death occurred at his [home] near Artesian, S. D., to [which] place he moved a short time [ago in the hopes that the change [would be for the] benefit of his health. He has been declining for a number of [years], his ailment being sciaticism. He was born at Elk, Wis., and came to this [county] thirty-five-years ago and has resided, except a [part of] the time in Adams county. He was a gentleman with a [friendly?] disposition and made warm and lasting friends and to know him was to admire his congenial and pleasant manner. —Lennox Time-Table
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 10, 1983 p. 8
Francis H. Cundy Dies in New Mexico
Services for Francis H. Cundy, 77, of 506 South Pine, Roswell, New Mexico, were held February 21 at La Grove Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Harold E. Enz of the First Christian Church officiated. Interment was at Memory Lawn Cemetery.
Francis H. Cundy was born February 4, 1906 at Quasqueton, Ia. to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Llewellyn Cundy [Jessie Pearl Hamblin], both now deceased.
Mr. Cundy grew up in Sharpsburg, Ia. area. He also lived in Bedford, Ia. and was a teller at the State Savings Bank. Later he moved to Roswell where he was manger of Walker Air Force Base Branch of the First Interstate Bank. He also worked for the United States Geological Survey for eight years.
Mr. Cundy was a member of the First Christian Church.
He was married to Irene Harris June 24, 1933 at Batavia, Ia.
He was preceded in death by a brother Howard Cundy.
He is survived by his wife Irene Harris Cundy; one daughter, Nedra [Charlene] Pascal [Paschal], and husband, Jimmy [Mills Paschal], of Claremont, Calif.; two grandchildren: Peri Pascal and Patrick Pascal; a brother, O.[rrin] J. Cundy of Roswell; a sister, Mary [Lou] Walker of Albuquerque. N.M.
[Cundy, Francis Llewellyn "Lou"]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 26, 1965 p. 5
Francis L. Cundy Rites Monday
Funeral services for Francis Llewellyn Cundy, former Sharpsburg resident, were held August 23 at the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. James E. Eddy and Rev. James Ferris. Mr. Cundy died at Pecos Valley Nursing Home in Roswell, New Mexico August 18, 1965, at the age of 91 years, four months and 20 days. Masonic burial services were conducted in Washington cemetery, Gravity.
Francis Llewellyn Cundy, son of Edwin L. [lewellyn] Cundy and Mary Belle (Bosisto) Cundy, was born on a farm 6 1/2 miles south of Corning, Iowa on what is known as Highway No. 148, March 20, 1874.
His boyhood was spent in Coming after which he moved with his parents to a farm near Iveyville in1890. He was converted at that place in 1893. He farmed a few years before entering Iowa State Normal School, which is now Iowa State College at Cedar Falls. He taught several schools in the northern part of the county.
Mr. Cundy came to Sharpsburg in 1900 to work for Mr. Sam Wainwright in the Farmers and Merchants Bank. In 1903 he went to Prescott, Iowa, to take over a lumber business that had just been sold to the Central Lumber Company, a corporation operating retail yards in Minnesota and the Dakotas.
On December 23,1903, he was married to Jessie Pearl Hamblin of Sharpsburg who preceded him in death on October 14, 1943. To this union four children were born.
From 1906 to 1920 he engaged in the lumber business in Howard Lake, Minn., where he was active in Boys' Club work, church and school affairs. He moved with his family to the F. [ranklin] L. [ee] Hamblin farm west of Sharpsburg in 1920 and was actively engaged in agricultural work until 1952, since when he had lived most of the time in the home of his son, Francis, in Roswell, New Mexico.
He was a member of the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church and had received his 50th year certificate from the Masonic Lodge in 1958.
Three brothers, William [Pierce], Jesse E. [lwood] and Harry [Grover] and two sisters, Mrs. Ella [Luella Jane] Coulthard and Mrs. Mabel [Irene] Coulthard preceded him in death.
Survivors include three sons, Francis H. and Orrin J., both of Roswell, New Mexico, and Howard L. of Albuquerque, New Mexico; a daughter, Mrs. Waite Walker [Mary Lou], Roswell; four sisters, Mrs. Rollin [Otis] Pope [Florence Etta], Dallas, Ore., Mrs. Mae [Mary Frances] Ingersoll, Long Beach, Calf.; Mrs. Chester Close [Grace Elizabeth], Aberdeen, So. Dak., and Mrs. Robert [Lyman] Thompson [Emily Bosisto], Fedora, So. Dak., four grandchildren; two great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces as well as a great number of friends
Bedford Free Press
Thursday May 21, 1925 p. 4
Lou [Francis Llewellyn] Cundy of west of Sharpsburg received word last evening [May 20, 1925] that his mother [Mary Belle Bosisto] had died at Argentine, S. Dakota, Wednesday, and he left right away for that place.
[Cundy, Mary Belle Bosisto]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday May 28, 1925 6
SHARPSBURG NOTES
Lou [Francis Llewellyn] Cundy attended the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Cundy [Mary Belle Bosisto] at Argentine, So. Dakota last week.
[Cundy, Mary Belle Bosisto]
Adams County Free Press, (Corning, Iowa)
Friday June 5, 1925, [p. 1]
Mary Belle Bosisto Cundy
Friends of Mrs. Mary Cundy were
grieved to learn of her death, which occurred May 20, 1925, at the home of her
daughter Mable Coulthard, in
Artesian, South Dakota.
Mary Bosisto was born in Elk Grove, Wis., June 9th, 1852. She came to Iowa with her parents [in] May 1871, where they settled in the north edge of Taylor County. She was married to E. [dwin] L. [lewellyn] Cundy February 22, 1872; at that time they moved to their farm on the Corning-Bedford road, which is now the Keefe farm. Mr. Paymall, Henry Huntington and Lord Davis were their neighbors in those early days.
To them eleven children were born, ten of them living. The children who survive are Will [iam], Ella Coulthard, Mable Coulthard, Emily Thompson, Florence Pope, and Harry of Artesian; May Ingersoll of Maryville, Mo., Grace Close of Aberdeen, South Dakota, Jesse of Fisk, and Lou of Sharpsburg, Ia. She also leaves two brothers and two sisters, Joe Bosisto and Mrs. Etta Smith of Corning, and Mrs. Emma Myattway of Cedar Falls, and Bert Bosisto of Tabor. There are also twenty grandchildren.
Mrs. Cundy had been a member of the Methodist Church and a devoted Christian since her early girlhood. She leaves many dear friends both in Dakota and Iowa. Mrs. Cundy has been in poor health for a number of years.