Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa obituaries
transcribed by: Lorelei Rusco - lorerus@iowatelecom.net
 

Bare, W. H. –

W. H. Bare, 63-year-old service station operator whose body was found in his ransacked station at Pleasantville, Ia. was the cousin of Dr. D. L. Bare of Lenox.  Bare, officers said, died on the night of December 22 [1943] of bullet wounds he received while defending cash receipts against thugs.

 

Rites were held Sunday at Pleasantville.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, December 30, 1943

 

Baumann, L. S. (Sherm) –

Funeral services for L. S. (Sherm) Baumann, were held at two o’clock Tuesday afternoon from the Lenox Methodist church with the Rev. J. H. Machlan in charge of the rites.

 

L. S. Baumann, son of S. P. and Dorothy Baumann, was born eight miles east of Lenox in Ringgold county, Iowa on December 12, 1865 and died January 1, 1944 from the effects of a stroke of paralysis, his age 78 years and 20 days.

 

At Bethany, Mo. on September 23, 1883 he was married to Emma Theodotia O’Neal and to them was born a son, Leland, who preceded them in death at the age of 22 years.  His wife, commonly known as Daisy, died August 17, 1942.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Baumann moved to their farm two miles south of Lenox in 1894, living there 46 years.  Then they moved to their home in Lenox two years ago last March.

 

Of his immediate family he leaves a sister, Mrs. Ida Turner of Lenox, Ia. and four brothers, Frank and Wilbur of Tingley, Ia., Fred of Ellston, Ia., and Arthur of near Lenox.

 

His parents and three sisters, Mae, Melvina and Marietta and two brothers, Morton and Milton, preceded him in death.

 

For some time his relatives and friends had known that his health was failing, yet even when the end came, it seemed hard to realize that it was so.  Although in poor health much of his life, he was ambitious and God blessed their efforts with success.  We feel we must give due consideration to the untiring efforts of his faithful and devoted wife, who always labored so earnestly and patiently together  with him that made their success possible.

 

He was a member of the Methodist church; was straight in all his dealings and was held in high esteem by all who knew him.

 

Funeral services were conducted by the Barber Funeral Service.  Interment was in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, January 6, 1944

 

 

 

Beckwith, Jesse Dee –

Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. J. H. Machlan, were held Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 24 [1943] for Jesse Dee Beckwith, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Beckwith.

 

The 12-week-old child died November 23 leaving as survivors his parents, a sister, Rebecca; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ambrose and Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Beckwith together with several uncles, aunts and cousins.

 

Rites were from the Stringtown Federated church.  Interment was in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table,  Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, December 2, 1943

 

 

Boyden, William Henry –

William Henry Boyden, son of William H. and Susan L. Boyden was born Sept. 3, 1862, in New York state and died at his home in Sharpsburg, Iowa on Sept. 30, 1943, at 9:30 o’clock a.m. after an extended illness, at the age of 81 years and 27 days.

 

At the of 7 years he came from Wisconsin to Iowa, and with his parents by ox-team settled in the Blue Grove district where Indians were included among their new neighbors. 

 

He was married on Jan. 6, 1884 to Anna M. Knott of Lenox, Ia.  To them were born two daughters, Flaurabelle Phelan, of Sharpsburg, Ia., and Nettie Pearl Boyden, who passed away at the age of 9 years.  Besides his wife and daughter he is survived by two granddaughters, Marguerite Barlow of Lenox, Ia., and Lorene Boydston of Sharpsburg, Ia., and five great grandchildren.  Also, one brother, Charles Boyden and one sister, Mrs. Ella Knott survive.  Two grandsons preceded him to the life beyond.

 

With the exception of 5 years spent in Howells, Nebr., Mr. Boyden has spent all his mature years in this community, the past 50 years being spent in Sharpsburg, where he has greatly enjoyed his home, his family and his friends.

 

During the months of his last illness he has been a most patient and uncomplaining sufferer, taking much pleasure from the visits of his neighbors and the flowers they brought from time to time as evidence of their interest and esteem.

 

In the early period of his life in Sharpsburg, he and his family united with the Presbyterian church, and that relation has been sustained and cherished down through the years.

 

Funeral services in charge of the Rev. J. W. Chase were held in the church Sunday afternoon Oct. 3, and burial took place in the Blue Grove cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, October 7, 1943

 

Cain, Silas –

Requiem Mass for Silas Cain, 75, will be offered at ten o’clock this morning by the Rev. Fr. G. G. Walker at Saint Patrick’s church in Lenox.

Mr. Cain, ill for some time, died at two o’clock Monday afternoon at his home in Lenox.  Surviving are his brother, Joseph, and a sister, Linnie.

 

Rites will be in charge of the Barber Funeral Home; interment in Saint Patrick’s cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, December 30, 1943

 

Cheese, Sarah Leila Hall –

Sarah Leila Hall, youngest daughter of Arron and Elizabeth Hall, was born near Zanesville, Ohio on October 12, 1869 and died at her home in Lenox, Ia.  on Thursday November 11 at the age of 74 years and 29 days.

With her parents she moved to Iowa in 1881 and has spent her entire life in the vicinity of Lenox.

 

On March 20, 1895 she was united in marriage to George P. Cheese of Lenox and to them were born three daughters: Mrs. Harold Davidson of Clarinda, Mrs. Glenn Leckliter of Lenox and Mrs. George Guidinger of Carpenterville, Ill.

 

Mrs. Cheese united with the Presbyterian church early in life and has been constant in her devotion to her church and its organizations, willingly serving where she could.  No words can express the loss of one so devoted to the welfare of others.

 

Her home which she enjoyed with the companion of her choice for nearly fifty years have been a haven of refuge for many.

 

She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, three daughters and their families, a brothers, I. A. Hall of Lenox, two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Graham of Lenox and Mrs. Hugh Taylor of Des Moines, together with many other relatives and friends.

 

Funeral services from the Presbyterian Church United were held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. Earl Moneymaker in charge.  Interment was in Fairview cemetery, Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, November 18, 1943

 

 

Cundy,  Jessie Hamblin 

Funeral services for Mrs. F. L. Cundy, 60, a resident of Sharpsburg, were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the Sharpsburg Presbyterian  church.  The Rev. J. W. Chase was in charge of the rites.

 

Mrs. Cundy, a long-time resident of the vicinity, died Thursday, October 14 ]1943] at her home after being ill for several weeks.

 

Surviving are her husband and four children, Francis, Howard, Mary Lou, and Orrin.

 

Interment was in the Gravity cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, October 21, 1943

 

Cundy, Jessie Hamblin –

Jessie Hamblin Cundy, daughter of Franklin Lee and Mary Catherine Mathers Hamblin was born September 19, 1883 at the Hamblin farm home west of Sharpsburg, Iowa and died at her home in Sharpsburg on October 14, 1943, having just recently passed her sixtieth birthday anniversary.

 

She was married on December 23, 1903 to F. L. Cundy and to this union four children were born: Francis, Howard, Mary Lou, and Orrin, all of whom survive with the husband to hold her in loving memory.

 

For some 14 years they lived at Howard Lake, Minn. Where Mrs. Cundy gave much time and service to the church, the W.C.T.U. and other local agencies whose labors were given in unselfish helpfulness to others.

 

In 1920 they moved back to Iowa and spent some 21 years on the Hamblin farm, moving to Sharpsburg in 1941. 

 

Mrs. Cundy united with the Sharpsburg Presbyterian church at its organization in 1895, and has been a most active and valuable participant in its various projects and ministries down through the years.

 

Funeral services from the Sharpsburg Presbyterian church were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. J. W. Chase.  Burial was in Gravity cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, October 28, 1943

 

DeVault, Louisa –

Mrs. Louisa De Vault, one of our elderly residents died at her home Saturday morning.  Mrs. De Vault is the mother of Carl De Vault and Mrs. Chas Showwaiter.  Funeral services were Monday afternoon at the Christian church and interment in Rosehill cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, December 16, 1943

 

 

 

Dodge, Mrs. Roy (Pugh) –

Funeral services were Wednesday for Mrs. Roy Dodge of Griswold at Clearfield cemetery.  Mrs. Dodge, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pugh of Clearfield, died at her home in Griswold early last week.  Several years ago, Mrs. Dodge was a resident of the Clearfield vicinity.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, October 21, 1943

 

Donaldson, George Rudder 

Funeral services for George R. Donaldson, 69, formerly of Conway were held Wednesday afternoon from the Arnold Funeral Home in Lenox.

 

Well known in the county, Mr. Donaldson died October 4 [1943], at his home, 933 Third Street, in Des Moines.

 

Rite were conducted by the Rev. J. Howard Machlan.  Burial was at Fairview cemetery, Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, October 7, 1943

 

Donaldson, George Rudder –

George Rudder Donaldson was born in Greenview, Ill. on May 9, 1874 and died October 4, 1943 at his home in Des at the age of 69 years, four months and 25 days.

 

He was the son of Richard and Rebecca Donaldson.  He had three brothers, Richard and John, who preceded him in death and another, Alex, who now resides in Springfield, Ill.

 

He was married to Lillian Belle Benson in 1893 and to them were born two children: a son Orville who preceded him in death at the age of 26 years and a daughter, Fern, who lives in Des Moines.

 

In 1922 he married Eva Filbert and to them were born two children, Wilma and George jr. who, with his widow reside in Des Moines.  He also leaves three granddaughters and a great granddaughter, together with many friends.

 

Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 6 from the Arnold Funeral Home in Lenox.  The Rev. J. H. Machlan was in charge of the rites.  Interment was in Fairview cemetery, Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, October 14, 1943

 

Dragon, Mary –

Mrs. Mary Dragon, a former Sharpsburg resident, died at the home of her son in Kansas City on Christmas Eve.

 

The mother of Mrs. Dora Hayes, now a Sharpsburg resident, Mrs. Dragon would have been 95 years of age next January 12.

Rites were held early this week.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, December 30, 1943

 

Eckels, Mrs. Geo. –

Funeral services for Mrs. Geo. Eckels, 81, were held Sunday afternoon from the Presbyterian Church United.

 

Mrs. Eckels, ill for more than three years, died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mel Tully.

 

Surviving are her son, Clarence of Omaha, and her two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Tully and Mrs. Carrie Struwe, both of Lenox.

 

Rites were conducted by the Rev. Earl Moneymaker.  Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, January 13, 1944

 

 

Finn, William C. –

William C. Finn, a former resident and the brother of Lizzie Finn of Lenox, died late last week at his home in Seattle, Wash.

 

A pioneer Seattle resident and retired gold miner, Mr. Finn had prospected and mined in the Yukon territory where he went during the first Alaskan gold rush.  Mr. Finn left Lenox some time prior to the Yukon rush, settling in Seattle in 1889.

Lenox Time Table,  Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, January 13, 1944

 

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Hatchett, Mrs. W. A. –

Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. E. F. Hagee, were held Monday afternoon for Mrs. W. A. (Bud) Hatchett, 80.  Mrs. Hatchett died December 10 [1943] at her home in Lenox. 

Surviving are her husband; three daughters, Claudia Severn, Lenox, Pearl Dotts of Los Angeles and Grace Adair of Ames, and one son, Manford.  One son, Eldon and two daughters, Mildred and Mrs. Elta Horton, preceded her in death.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, December 16, 1943

 

Hewitt, Clement D. –

Funeral services were Saturday afternoon from the Arnold Funeral Home for Clement D. Hewitt, 78, who died December 1 [1943] at Creston after a short illness.

 

Surviving are his children: Edna Potts, Creston; Glen Hewitt, Omaha, Hazel Porter, San Francisco; Grace Potts, Stuart, Ia., Dee Hewitt, Conway and Paul Hewitt, Chicago.  He also leaves one sisters, Mrs. Minnie Hall of Cheyenne, Wyo. Together with 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, December 9, 1943

 

 

 

Hewitt, Clement D. –

Clement D., son of James B. and Rebecca Hewitt, was born March 24, 1865 in Wayne county, Ohio.  He moved with his parents to Taylor county, Iowa at the age of 10 years.

 

He was united in marriage December 1888 to Mary Deaver and to this union were born eight children, two preceding him in death, one in infancy, and Edith Reed who died May 3, 1941.  The wife was taken in death April 28, 1909.

 

The surving children are Edna Potts, Creston, Ia., Glen Hewitt, Omaha; Hazel Porter, San Francisco, Calif.  Grace Potts, Stuart, Ia.; Dee Hewitt of Conway and Paul Hewitt of Chicago.  One sister, Mrs. Minnie Hall of Cheyenne, Wyo. Also survives him, as do 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

 

He was married April 15, 1913 to  Mary Leibeg who died July 1, 1934. 

 

Mr. Hewitt had been in failing health for several months and after a short illness passed away at Creston, Ia. December 1, 1943 at the age of 78 years, eight month and seven days.

 

Funeral service were in Lenox Saturday afternoon, December 4 at two o’clock from the Arnold Funeral Home.  The Rev. Earl Moneymaker was in charge of the rites.  Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, December 9, 1943

 

Hosford, Jack –

Jack Hosford, about 35, the husband of the former Delma Clayton of Lenox, died November 15 [1943] at his home in Palmdale, California.  He had been ill for some time.

 

Surviving are his widow and a daughter, Margaret.

 

Rites were held November  18 [1943] at Forest Dawn Memorial cemetery, Glendale, Calif. where interment was made.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, November 25, 1943

 

House, Samuel –

Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Fr. Gerald G. Walker of Saint Patrick’s church Lenox, were held Thursday morning at 10 o’clock for Samuel House, 73.

 

Mr. House, who resided near Clearfield, died suddenly the preceding Tuesday.

 

Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Ellen Cameron of Lenox and Pearl Scarpino of Des Moines, a son, Fred of Lenox; three brothers, Tom and Harry of Clearfield and Fred of LaPlata, Mo.  He also leaves eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

 

Burial was in Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, November 25, 1943

 

House, Samuel –

Samuel House, son of Richard and Ellen House, was born near Alexis, Ill. on February 4, 1870 and died at his home near Clearfield, Ia. on November 16, 1943 at the age of 73 years, nine months and 12 days.

He grew to manhood in that vicinity, and came to Taylor county, Iowa in March of 1872 where he resided until his death.

 

On June 26, 1895, he was united in marriage to Mary Ryan of Clearfield and to them were born four children, Ellen and Fred of Lenox, Pearl of Des Moines  and a son, Harry, who preceded his father in death.

 

He was baptized in St. Patrick’s Church, Lenox, Ia.  He was a good neighbor, a kind and loving father, a faithful husband and was highly respected by all who knew him.

Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Ellen Cameron of Lenox and Pearl Scarpino of Des Moines, a son, Fred of Lenox, eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren, and three brothers, Tom and Harry of Clearfield and Fred of Laplata, Mo.  One sister, Lizzie Pine and four brothers, Will, Edd, Frank and Charlie preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held Thursday morning, November 18 [1943] at ten o’clock at St. Patrick’s Catholic church in Lenox with the Rev. Fr. G. G. Walker officiating.  Burial was in Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, November 25, 1943

 

 

Johnson, Sarah Ann Ingraham “Sadie” –

Mrs. Sadie Johnson, about 85, a patient in the Jones Convalescent home in Creston for the past three months, died at ten o’clock Wednesday  morning.  She had been ill for a long time.  Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Ida M. Beadel of Lenox.  The body was returned to the Barber Funeral Home.  Arrangements for the rites had not been completed late Wednesday afternoon.

Lenox Time Table,  Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, October 28, 1943

 

Johnson, Sarah Ann Ingraham “Sadie” –

Sarah Ann Ingraham was born near the village of Half Day, Lake county, Illinois February 15, 1860.  She was the youngest child of Joshua and Sarah Ann Ingraham.

As a girl she made her home with her uncle, Phineas and aunt Etta Steves, her parents having died.

 

At about the age of 14, they moved to Wisconsin where they made their home for several years.  While there she united with the Methodist church and remained a faithful member all her life.

 

Later she came to Iowa where she made her home with her sister. Dolly.  While in Iowa she taught in the rural schools.

 

After a few years of teaching she returned to Viroqua. Wisc. where she met William Temple Johnson.  On November 2, 1884 they were united in marriage, and to this union were born three children, Hazel, Francis, and Hal, the later [unreadable] enlisted in the Army [unreadable]World War I, gave his [unreadable]his country at [unreadable] April 20, 1918.

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Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, November 4, 1943

 

 

 

Lillie, Ruth Ellen Williams –

Ruth Ellen Williams was born March 24, 1894 in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Olive Williams.  She came to Iowa when about two years old where she has since resided, having lived in Leon and Shenandoah before coming to this community.

 

When a young girl she united with the Baptist church in Shenandoah and since coming here has been an active and faithful worker in the Iveyville church.

On June 28, 1913 she was united in marriage to John R. Lillie and to them was born one son, Yale, who with his wife Dorothy,  the deceased’s husband, John, and a grandson, Richard, survive her.  She also leaves five half-brothers, Henry Carmichael of Villisca, Dr. Homer Carmichael of British Honduras, Rock Williams of Nebraska and Earnest and Elmer Williams of Oklahoma.

 

She had a twin sister, Rose, who preceded her in death.  She was of a loving disposition, always wanting to do kindness to others in time of need.  She will be greatly missed.

 

Funeral services, conducted by Rev. E. F. Hagee, were held Sunday afternoon, October 24 [1943] from the Lenox Church of Christ.  Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday November 4, 1943

 

Martin, George –

Mrs. E. E. Howard was called to Creston early Monday by the sudden death of her brother, George Martin, who suffered a heart attack.  Funeral services were Saturday morning at Creston.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, November 11, 1943

 

Martin, Margaret –

Mrs. Margaret Martin, 89, the mother of Mrs. E. E. Howard of the Prairie Star community, died at the Howard home Monday noon.  A heart attack was blamed for her death.  [Remaining lines unreadable.]

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday December 20, 1943

 

Pantry, Alfred E. –

Alfred E. Pantry, 75, a resident of the Taylor county home, died Sunday after a brief illness.  Surviving are his sons, Harrison of Lenox and Alfred of Boise, Idaho, and his daughter, Lois of Ottumwa, Ia,

 

Funeral services from the Arnold Funeral Home were Tuesday afternoon at 2:00.  The Rev. E. F. Hagee was in charges of the rites.  Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table,  Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, January 13, 1944

 

 

Pugh, Deane Edwin -

Deane Edwin, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Home Pugh of Corning, died Thursday afternoon in Great Community Hospital, Creston, two days after birth.

Mr. Pugh is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Struwe of Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, January 13, 1944

 

Reynolds, John W. –

Funeral services for John W. Reynolds will be held Friday afternoon, January 7 [1943] at two o’clock from the Barber Funeral Home.

 

Mr. Reynolds, who was 87 years of age, died Wednesday at his home in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, January 6, 1944

 

Sturm, Thomas Jefferson –

Funeral services were Friday from the Sharpsburg Methodist church for Thomas Jefferson Sturm, 83, for 50 years a resident on the Sharpsburg farm where he died.

 

Surviving are four daughters, and three sons: Ethel, Jennie, Pearl, Archie, Olive, Harley and Lulu, all of whom reside in Iowa with the exception of Mrs. Ethel Key of Saskatchewan, Canada, Irvin of Bell, Montana and Mrs. Pearl Crawford of Lincoln, Nebr.

 

He also leaves seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and a brother, Charley Sturm of Clarinda.

 

Rites were conducted by the Rev. C. M. Proctor.  Interment was in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table,  Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, January 6, 1944

 

 

 

Sturm, Thomas Jefferson –

Thomas Jefferson Sturm, son of Andy and Sarah Sturm, was born June 2, 1960 at Dunlap, Ill. and died Tuesday, December 22, 1943 at his home near Sharpsburg, Iowa at the age of 83 years, six months and 26 days.

 

He came with his family to Iowa in February 1893 and located on the farm northwest of Sharpsburg, where they continued to reside.  He lived on the farm for 50 years.

 

He was married to E. Lenora Hegwood, September 1, 1881 who preceded him in death Jan. 2, 1936 and to them were born four daughters and three sons: Ethel, Jennie, Peal, Archie, Olive, Harley and Lulu, all of whom live in Iowa except Mrs. Ethel Key of Saskatchewan, Canada, Irvin of Bell, Mont., and Mrs. Pearl Crawford of Lincoln, Nebr.  He is also survived by seven grandchildren, two of whom are serving in the army, and eight great grandchildren.

 

One grandson, Orlo Leonard Sturm, died July 18, 1928.  One brother, Charley Sturm resides in Clarinda, Ia.

 

Funeral services were Friday from the Sharpsburg Methodist church with the Rev. C. M. Proctor officiating.  Burial was in Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, January 13,1944

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Warden, Sam L. –

Funeral services for 89-year old Sam L. Warden, who for 39 years has been engaged in the insurance and real estate business at Blockton, were held at two o’clock Tuesday at Blockton.

 

The brother of Mrs. W. C. Smith of Lenox, Mr. Warden died Sunday in Des Moines after an illness of several weeks.

 

Surviving are his only son, Frank B. Warden, vice president of the Central National Bank & Trust Co. of Des Moines; five daughters, Angie of Des Moines, Vesta Warden of Fort Dodge, Mrs. H. A. Smith of Shenandoah, Mrs. W. C. Smith of Lenox and Mrs. Amy Maloy of Bedford.  He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Charles Fattig of Cambridge, Nebr.

Burial was at Blockton.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, November 25, 1943