Badgett, Max Richard -

Max Richard Badgett was born July 5, 1910 in Corning, Iowa, one of four sons of King and Nora (Miller) Badgett. Max graduated from high school and went on to begin his lifelong vocation of farming the land.

On December 24, 1931, he was married to Ruby Crystal Brown in Omaha, Nebraska. Their union was blessed with a daughter, Phyllis.

All of Max's work revolved around farming. He was a member of the Soil Conservation Committee of Taylor County. He received a prestigious award for his efforts with soil conservation. He was a pioneer in such areas as no-till farming, seeding clouds to produce rain, using sorghum to feed cattle, as well as many other ideas. He was a top producer in raising cattle, and he raised chickens also. He also hauled cream for the Corning creamery. He was not afraid to take risks and try new methods.

One of the more memorable events during his life was when a tornado struck. Max helped save his brother's life. The top story of the house was lost and a barn was demolished.

Outside of work, Max loved to fish, hunt and camp.

For many years, he would spend the winters in Florida, first with Ruby then with Gerry.

During his lifetime, he experienced his share of loss. His first wife died July 4, 1980. In 1995, their daughter Phyllis died.

On October 22, 1980, Max married Geraldine Zona Evans. They were able to spend the next 17 years together until Gerry's death on

January 6, 1998.

Max died April 10, 1998, at the North Kansas City Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 87 years, 9 months, 5 days.

He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, daughter Phyllis Sevier and brothers Roy and Rex Badgett. He is survived by his

grandchildren: Michelle Jones of Ankeny; and Michael Jones and his friend Judy Allen of Afton; a brother Wayne Badgett and wife Deloris of Prescott; and a sister-in-law Bonnie Manroe of Lenox; a step daughter Gerry Lee Coleman and her husband Robert of Kansas City, MO; a stepson Hal Hebert and his wife Carol of Denver, CO; and 4 step-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 13 at 3 p.m. at the Lenox United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Tim Maxa officiating. Burial was in the Morgan Cemetery of rural Kent.

Serving as pallbearers were Gary, Larry and Jerry Badgett, and Ben and Rick Nelson. Kathryn Wilson as organist provided the musical

selections of "In the Garden", "Amazing Grace", and "How Great Thou Art."

A memorial fund has been established in Max Badgett's name.

Coen-Beaty Funeral Home of Lenox was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday April 15, 1998

Bailey, George Franklin Sr. -

George Franklin Bailey, Sr. 85 of Clearfield, IA passed away Friday afternoon May 15, 1998 at the Clearview Home in Clearfield.

He was the son of Harve E. and Glenna M. Griffith Bailey and was born on September 27, 1912 in Ringgold County, IA.

He attended country schools and graduated from the Clearfield High School in 1932. He was a lifelong resident of Ringgold and Taylor County. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Clearfield and the Lions Club.

George was united in marriage to Lucille May King on August 26, 1936 in South Dakota. They spent most of their married life in Clearfield.

George was a trucker, a farmer, owned and operated the Bailey Seed and Feed Company and was the Editor of the Clearfield Chronicle for 36 years, known to many as "The Old Pressman" and to many others as "the Old Seed Sorter."

He is survived by his wife Lucille; children Pauletta K. Bailey Burgher of Dallas Center, IA; Dwight and Karol Lynn Bailey Matheny and George F. Jr. and Linda Bailey of Clearfield; 8 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sisters Harriet Bush of Ephrata, WA and Jim and Florence Street of Butte, MT as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Donald G. Burgher; brothers; Linus and Lola Bailey of San Gabriel, CA, Melvin Bailey in infancy, and Beryl Bailey in infancy; sisters Fred and Mary Harshaw of Clearfield; Lois Lillian Bailey in infancy and Bill and Oris Ruby of Mt. Ayr, IA and brother-in-law Howard Bush of Ephrata, WA.

Funeral services were held Monday, May 18, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Alan Rusk  officiating. Music was provided by Patty Parrish and Kathy Nelson.

Casketbearers were Lester Elliott, Clint Kniep, Jason Butler, Joe Routh, Al Brammer, and Keith Moore. Honorary pallbearers were Shane Bailey, Michael Burgher, Jake Naill, Staci Naill, Jason Walke, Dr. Vale Thomson, Darwin Sollars, Robert Hower, Mark Garrett,

Pat Cowan, Michelle Walke, Tori Bailey, Courtney Matheny, Ashley Weeda, Gerad Naill, J.B. Routh, Clyde Bailey, Lyle Leonard, Dan Stewart, and Mike Routh.

Interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery at Clearfield, IA.

Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 20, 1998

Beemer, Horace H -

Funeral Services for Horace H. Beemer, age 92, who died at the Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bedford on

Thursday, April 23, 1998, were held at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford on Saturday, April 25, 1998, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul Evans

officiating. Burial was in the Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Iowa. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Horace H. Beemer was born to George W. and Erdine Johnston Beemer on January 4, 1906 in Holt Township, Taylor County, Iowa. Growing up he attended the Holt Center Rural School and the Lenox Community School.

On April 21, 1934, he was united in marriage to Agatha Farrens of Creston. To this loving union five children were born, Jack, James, Judy, Janet and Jo Ellyn.

Horace was a life long resident. He worked for Standard Oil early in his life by providing area farmers with petroleum products, and had

also owned and operated Beemer Oil until his retirement in 1970, having worked with the Phillips Oil Company for many years.

Upon retirement, Horace and Agatha purchased a motor home and traveled throughout the United States wintering in Texas for many years.

Horace was an accomplished woodworker and he and Agatha operated an antique shop in Bedford for over ten years.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church and a former member of the Bedford Lions Club and A.F. & A.M. Taylor Masonic Lodge #156. He was a Charter Member of Colonial Manor which is now known as the Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Horace loved baseball and at one time he even managed a team in Gravity.

Survivors include his loving wife, Agatha of Bedford: one son, James and wife Marcia Beemer of Chillicothe, Missouri; three

daughters, Judy Mathew of Chillicothe, Missouri; Janet and husband Lanny DeMott of Bedford; and Jo Ellyn and husband C.B. Adams of Lenox; one daughter-in-law, Lois Nichols of Columbia, Missouri; nineteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Erdine; one son, Jack on January 4, 1993; three brothers, Herman, Hudson,

and Homer; one son-in-law, Jim Mathew and one grandson, Joseph Bradley Adams.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday April 29, 1998

Benson, Purl Daryl -

Mr. Purl Daryl Benson, 85, died in Fairfield, California on May 2, 1998 after a long illness. A native of Lenox, Iowa, he resided in Albuquerque, New Mexico for 46 years and lived in Lenox for 22 years.

He worked as an accountant for over 40 years with a majority of the time spent with Carlson Drywall in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He was an active member of the Ridgecrest Christian Church for over 40 years and the Knights of Pythian in Albuquerque.

He is survived by his son and wife, Linn and Mona Benson of Gordon Valley, CA; a sister Darken Schofield of Alamo, Texas; Grandson Kevin Benson of Berkeley, CA and niece Debbie Nolan of Fairfield, CA.

A memorial service was held May 7, at Fairfield Presbyterian Church in Fairfield, CA. Burial was at Rockville Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 13, 1998

Bickell, W H (Bill) -

W. H. "Bill" Bickel was born on a ranch near Litchfield, in Sherman County, Nebraska on October 30, 1912 to Henry and Katherine (Sheehan) Bickel.

He attended grade school through 8th grade at the Bickel Rural School District #47. He attended high school at Litchfield, graduating with the class of 1930. He then began ranching with his father, Henry.

He moved to Mount Ayr, IA with his parents in 1940.

On September 15, 1941 he was united in marriage to Mildred Bramer at Maryville, Mo. They farmed in Ringgold County for 28 years.

In 1969 they moved to Grand Island, NE where he worked in the warehouse of Wheeler Farm Supply until his health failed. While in Grand Island Mildred and Bill managed an apartment house for 25 years.

In January of 1994 they moved back to Mount Ayr to be near their families and friends.

In March of 1996 Bill entered the Clearview Nursing Home.

He is survived by his wife Mildred; sons Dale and wife Maria of Clearfield, IA and Roger and wife Marilyn of Erie, CO; daughters, Joan Bickel of Corning, IA and Sandy and husband Shay Khalilinia of Aurora, CO; grandsons Vince Bickel of Gordon, NE, Brian Bickel of Clearfield, Roger Bickcl, Jr. of Erie, CO; granddaughters, Brenda Willis and husband Craig of rural Diagonal, Sally and Katy Khalilinia of Aurora, CO and great grandson, Hagan Dale Willis whom he dearly loved.

He also leaves sister, Blance Bickel of Peoria, AZ, Fran Shuman of Lincoln, NE, Ruby O'Connor of New Market, IA, Norma Weehler and

husband Lee of Benton, IA and Erma Wentz and husband Larry of Atwater, CA; sisters-in-law, Ferne Bickel of Mercer, MO and Lisa Bickel of Baltimore, MA, also many special nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Fritz and Floyd, sisters Kay Wiest and Ruth Davis and four brothers-in-law.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 4, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Mount Ayr, IA with

the Rev, Michael Druhl officiating. Music was provided by Debbie Cannon and James and June Smith.

Casketbearers were Richard Weehler, Bob Weehler, Lyle Farris, Ron Bickel, Ken Bramer, and Ed Knight. Honorary pallbearers were Vince Bickel, Brian Bickel, Roger Bickel, Jr., Shay Khalilinia, and Craig Willis.

Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Mount Ayr, IA. Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday April 8, 1998

Camden, Jack -

Funeral Services for Jack Camden, age 63, who died at the V.A. Medical Center in Des Moines on Friday, May 1, 1998, was held at the Larkin Funeral Home in Lenox on Tuesday, May 5, 1998 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Roy Cook officiating. Burial was in the North Fairview Cemetery. Services were conducted by the Larkin Funeral Home of Lenox.

Jack Camden was born to Roy and Florence Shafer Camden on September 4, 1934, in Corydon, Iowa. On May 10, 1959, he married Kay Shimer of Creston.

Upon graduation from high school, Jack entered the U.S. Navy making it his career for thirty years, living in many different locations.

He retired from the Navy in 1982 and had lived in Lenox since 1975 where he worked for various businesses. Jack had driven a school bus for the Lenox Community school District for over twelve years.

He really enjoyed the kids and was particularly fond of Jamie Sink, a second grader, who rode his bus and would send get-well cards to Jack during his illness. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and camping whenever time allowed.

Survivors include his loving wife Kay of Lenox; two daughters, Karen Kay and husband Larry Lawrence of Bedford; and Juanita Evon

Camden of Des Moines; his parents Roy J. and Florence Lucille Camden of Lenox; One brother, Jim Camden of Fort Dodge; four sisters, Joan and husband Reed Helm; Opal and husband Clarence Hawkinson; Judy and husband Bill Browning all of Lenox and Joyce Probasco of Alamagordo, New Mexico; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and one great granddaughter; along with many, many nieces, nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents; three sons, John Benjamin Camden and two sons at infancy; and one brother, Jerry Ray Camden.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 6, 1998

Campbell, Bertha Lois Keller -

Benjamin Adams Keller and Sara Elda Kopp Keller were joyous on July 18, 1906 when their first child, Bertha Lois was born.

Bertha spent her childhood on the family farm in Grant Township, Ringgold County, Iowa.

She graduated from Clearfield High School. After attending teacher's college and while teaching at country school a young gentleman by the name of Joseph Martin Campbell came courting. They were married November 11, 1926.

Bertha and Joe were blessed with 10 children: Edith Louise, Dale Martin, Marvin Eugene, Melvin Jay, Clyde Milton, Donna Jean, Ronald

Clean, Robert Lee, Paul Adam, and Zelda Mae.

Bertha was a homemaker and a lifetime resident of Ringgold and Taylor counties. She lived in Lenox before moving to Clearfield two years ago. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Legion Auxiliary in Clearfield.

Bertha is survived by nine children, Edith of Lorimor, IA; Dale of Clearfield; Marvin of Lorimor, IA; Melvin (wife Alice) of Glendale, AZ; Clyde (wife Nancy) of San Paleo, CA; Donna (husband Glenn) of Santa Fe, New Mexico; Ron (wife Carolyn) of Bellaire, TX; Bob of Denver, CO, and Zelda (husband Dave) of Lenox, IA.

Also surviving are 20 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren; a brother, Ralph Keller of Council Bluffs, many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Paul Adam; sister Lola Wahl; and brother Rolley Keller.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 4, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Clearfield with the Rev. Alan Rusk officiating.

Music was provided by Patty Parrish, Mike Haidsiak, Jill Breach, and Lois Decker.

Casketbearers were Bertha's grandsons. Honorary pallbearers were Phillip Larson, Sherman Bathurst, Eldon Dillenburg, Larry Brammer, Sam Bathurst, John Duey, Greg Larson, Lewis Larson, and Howard Whittington.

Interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery at Clearfield, IA.

Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday April 8, 1998

Fisher, Dora Lee Kleckner -

Dora Lee Fisher was born September 30, 1934 at Clearfield, IA to Raymond and Frances (May) Kleckner and died at her home in Lamoni, IA on May 12, 1998 at the age of 63 years.

Dora Lee grew up at Clearfield. She was united in marriage to Raymond A. Fisher on May 11, 1952 in Clearfield and to this union four daughters were born.

Because Ray was in the military Dora Lee and her family had the opportunity to live in several places. They moved to Lamoni 26 years ago after living in Waukegan, IL.

Dora Lee was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Marion and Orville Kleckner and sisters Flossie Reid, Genevra Jcssup and Gayle Beede.

Left to mourn her passing is her husband Ray of Lamoni, her children Mickie Lee Kelly and husband Patrick of Winthrop Harbor, IL, Kimberly Ann Welsh and husband Steve of Marfa, TX, Susan Rene Larson and husband, Karl of Lamoni and Shelly Raye Walling and husband Guy of Rittman, OH, her seven grandchildren Chris and Corby Percell, Chelsea Welsh, Kacey and Karlyn Larson, Stephanie and

Tyler Walling, brothers Frank Kleckner of Rantoul, IL and Bill Kleckner of Creston, IA, sisters Frances Ann Moffitt of Galesburg, IL and Donna Beckett of Wyoming, as well as nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Memorial services were held at the Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr, IA on Sunday, May 17, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. with David Drummond and Arthur Drummond officiating.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 20, 1998

Gaule, Leota Levon Knight -

Leota Lavon Knight, eldest daughter of Verne and Florence Ferber Knight, was born in Ringgold County, Iowa on July 27, 1916. She departed from life on March 17, 1998 at Creston, Iowa.

On February 3, 1934 she was united in marriage to Clifford Gaule. To this union four children were born; Phyllis (husband Sam) Bathurst, Beverly (husband Ronald) Monk, Floyd Lee (wife Deloris) and Michael.

They farmed for many years. Later they moved to Marshalltown, IA where they both were employed at the Iowa Veterans Home.

Clifford passed away in 1988. When Leota got to the place where she couldn't care for herself she moved to the Clearview Nursing Home in Clearfield where she received excellent care and made her home for the past two years.

Left to mourn are her children; two daughters-in-law, Deloris Gaule and Liana Gaule; seventeen grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Also a sister Ethel and husband George Still; a brother-in-law Earl and wife Nioma Gaule; sisters-in-law Mable and husband Howard Wood, Darlene Mobley, and Josephine Gaule; several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her husband Clifford, a son Floyd Lee and her parents.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 20, 1998 at the Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. with Robert

Richardson officiating. Music was provided by James Adams.

Casketbearers were Jack Riley, Floyd Purcell, Jim Freeman, Charles Bennett, Jon Diggins, Larry Brammer.

Interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery at Clearfield, Iowa. Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the

arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 25, 1998

Johnson, Russell Bernard -

Russell Bernard Johnson was born November 27, 1914 in Marshalltown, Iowa, one of six children of Theodore Alfred and Rhetta (Bartlett) Johnson. He graduated from Marshalltown High School.

On September 22, 1935, Russell was married to Pauline Smith. To their union was born four children: Mary Lou, Ted, Jeanne and Peggy.

Mr. Johnson managed grocery stores throughout Iowa. He owned Johnson's Super Valu in Lenox from 1953-1960 and later returned

to Lenox as a state food inspector, retiring in 1981.

He was a member of the American Legion since 1945, and an active member of St. Patricks Catholic Church. Russell had served as a City

Council member in Lenox as well.

He was preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Rhetta Johnson and three sisters, Virginia Johnson, Thelma Hickman and Helen

Prusek.

Russell is survived by his wife of sixty three years, Pauline Johnson of Lenox; four children: Mary Lou Reynolds of Traer, IA; Ted

Johnson and wife Sandra of Falls Church, VA; Jeanne Fillipi and husband Larry of Sioux City, IA; and Peggy Sandven and husband Bruce of Apache Junction, AZ; two sisters: Ethel Stanley of New London, IA; and Charlotte Hager and husband Charles of Alta Loma, CA; 11

grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, May 19 at St. Patricks Catholic church in Lenox with Rev. Dan Siepker as celebrant.

Burial was at the Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown, IA at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

Visitation and wake service was held Monday evening at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox.

Serving as pallbearers were Ray Gaesser, Larry Rayhons, Dennis Bunch, Richard Notz, Bud Hudspeth and George Sweeney.

Honorary pallbearers were Dick Gray, James Calvin, Paul Calvin, Bob Halligan, Marvin Stoaks, George Reynolds, Larry Bradley and Ken

Hudspeth. Diane Lange was organist and Florence Robinson as cantor provided the musical selections, "Ave Maria, Faith of Our Fathers,"

"Amazing Grace", "On Eagle's Wings", and "Be Not Afraid".

Military rites were provided at the Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown.

Memorials are suggested to St. Patricks Catholic Church.

Coen-Beaty Funeral Home of Lenox was in charge of arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 20, 1998

Nelson, Horace Baker -

Horace Baker Nelson was born on the family farm May 5, 1914 and departed from this life May 14, 1998 at the Greater Community Hospital. He was the youngest son of Orville and Olive Baker Nelson.

Horace attended county schools and then graduated from Clearfield High School in 1931.

On May 28, 1942 he married Helen Margie Johnston in Stanberry, MO. Born into this union were Eugene Lee, a stillborn son, Ronald Dee, Ruth Elaine, Leroy Horace and Randall Lynn.

Horace was inducted into the Army in July 1942, where he served in the 95th Division with Patton in the Battle of the Bulge in Europe. After his discharge from the service, Horace farmed in partnership with his father. He continued farming south of town until he retired and moved into Clearfield.

Horace was a 4-H leader in Taylor County for several years. He also belonged to the American Legion. Horace valued education and saw to it that all of his children were able to graduate from college.

Horace was a member of the Clearfield Christian Church. He held several leadership roles in the church including Elder, Sunday School Superintendent and a member of the church board for several years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Ronald Dee and brothers, Lyle and Ivan.

He is survived by his wife Helen, and their children and families Eugene Nick, Kristin and Lauren Nelson, Ruth, Robert, Megan and Michelle Stowe, Leroy, Mary Ann, Cliff and Alicia Nelson, Randall, Sherri, Tiffany, Christopher and Ashley Nelson.

Funeral Services were held Sunday, May 17, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. at the Christian Church in Clearfield, IA with the Rev. Eydie Stephens officiating. Music was provided by Jean Huffman, Kathy Nelson, Becky Nelson, and Mary Ellen Spurrier.

Casketbearers were Harold Nelson, Jim Nelson, Kenny Nelson, Allen Brown, Ronald Brown, and Clinton Brown.

Interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery at Clearfield, IA.

Military graveside rites were provided by Woodside Post #97 of the American Legion of Clearfield.

Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 20, 1998

Reynolds, George H -

With the passing of George Reynolds, the community of Bright Stars and Shining Hospitality has one less star and a just a little less hospitality.

Reynolds, longtime Lenox city councilman-mayor, former Taylor County Supervisor, and a hall of famer in the volunteer ranks, died May 19 at the age of 71.

Services for George Reynolds were held Friday, May 22, 1998 at the Lenox United Methodist Church in Lenox. Interment was in the West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

He attended the Lenox Community School graduating in 1944. In 1948 he was united in marriage to Ruth Wurster in Lenox.

After two years in the service, George returned to Lenox where he worked as a meat cutter at Kable's Super Value and continued working in the grocery store business until 1950, at which time he went to work for the Lenox Post Office where he served as a city mail carrier until his retirement in 1983.

George was very active in the Lenox community serving as Mayor and City Council Member. He was also a member of the Development Corporation, the American Legion, a 50-year member of the Tremont Masonic Lodge #343 A.F. & A.M., Rotary Club, and Lenox Untied

Methodist Church. He owned and operated the Lenox Monument company for several years.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth of Lenox; daughter Cindy Miller of Claremore, Okla.; and son David of Durant.

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Services for George Reynolds of Lenox were held Friday, May 22, 1998 at the Lenox United Methodist Church in Lenox with Pastor Audrey Westendorf and Pastor Jim Patrick officiating. Music was furnished by Organist Kathryn Wilson and vocalists Marilyn Beck and Billie Jean Barker.

Pallbearers were Bob Reynolds, Jr., John Weeber, Jerry Thompson, Ron Crisp, Jerry Mauderly and Fred Sprague. Honorary Pallbearers

were Dale Purdum, Keigh Howland, Ralph Rogers, Bill Sawyer, Ralph Zabel and Curley Cain.

George H. Reynolds was born to H. Claude and Maud Miller Reynolds on August 30, 1926, in Clearfield. He entered into rest May 19, 1998 at the age of 71 years, 8 months, 19 days.

Growing up he attended the Lenox Community School graduating in 1944. On June 27, 1948 he was united in marriage to Ruth Wurster in Lenox. To this loving union two children were born, Cindy and David.

George was a life long area resident. In 1944 he entered the United States Army serving for two years at which time he returned to the Lenox area. He worked as a meat cutter at Kable's Super Value and continued working in the grocery store business until 1950, at which time he went to work for the Lenox Post Office where he served as a city mail carrier until his retirement in 1983.

George was always very active in the Lenox community serving as Mayor and City Council Member. He was also a member of the Development Corporation, the American Legion, a fifty year member of the Tremont Masonic Lodge #343 A.F. & A.M., Rotary Club

and Lenox United Methodist  Church.

George also owned and operated the Lenox Monument company for several years

George's favorite pastime was watching his grandchildren through their various activities.

Survivors include his loving wife, Ruth; one daughter, Cindy and husband David Miller of Claremore, Oklahoma; one son David and wife Denise Reynolds of Durant, Iowa; two grandchildren, Angela Miller of Omaha and Paige Reynolds of Durant; a great aunt, Amelia

Jordon of Burbank, California, along with many nieces and nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, H. Claude and Maud and one sister, Nina Young.

Interment was in the West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

Larkin Funeral Home of Lenox was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 27, 1998

Shawler, Bert Porter -

Bert Porter Shawler, the son of Milton W. and Clara M. (Porter) Shawler, was born November 8, 1908 near Clearfield, in Ringgold County, Iowa. Bert passed away April 23, 1998 at Greater Community Hospital in Creston, Iowa at 89 years of age.

Bert married Ruby Pearl Leach on September 30, 1932 in Nowata, Oklahoma and four children were born to bless this union.

Bert was a farmer and life-long resident of Ringgold and Taylor counties. Following his retirement in 1972, Bert helped his son Mervin at

Shawler's Feed Store until 1988 when Mervin passed away suddenly.

Bert was a member of the Lenox Christian Church where he had served as a Deacon.

One of Bert's favorite hobbies was making "bird houses" to cover kleenex boxes, but he also enjoyed his card club and games of all kinds. Gardening was also something Bert enjoyed as long as he was able.

Bert leaves behind to mourn his passing, his wife of over 65 years, Ruby Shawler of Lenox; his children; a daughter, Vina Smith of

Lenox, a daughter, Karen McCrea (husband Orgene) of Twin Brooks, South Dakota and a son, Gailen Dean (wife Karen) of Thousand Oaks,

California; a daughter-in-law Karen Shawler of Lenox; a brother, Donald Shawler (wife Thelma) of Creston and a sister Reva Ripperger of Creston; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Bert was preceded in death by a son, Mervin in 1988; a son-in-law, Everett Smith; his parents; three brothers Gail, Glen and Beryl

Shawler; and a brother-in-law, Raymond Ripperger.

Funeral Services were held Saturday, April 25, 1998 at 2 p.m. at the Lenox Christian Church where Pastor Dena Woldruff officiated.

The casket bearers were Paul Chandler, Ron Bolton, Dennis Shawler, Mike Smith, Todd Shawler and Von McCrea.

Music for the service was provided by Paula Sink, Organist and Carol Bolton, Sheryl Pappas and Kim Huizenga, vocalists.

Memorials may be made to the Lenox Christian Church.

Coen Beaty Funeral Home of Lenox was in charge of the arrangements. [Burial North Fairview/Lenox]

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday April 29, 1998

Wiley, Berniece Viola Bruner -

Bernice Viola Bruner, the second child of Daniel and Blance Bruner was born July 12, 1903 on the family farm west of Clearfield in Taylor County, IA.

She departed this life April 3, 1998 at the Clearview Home in Clearfield, IA at the age of 94 years, 8 months and 22 days.

She was raised on the family farm and attended "Cornbread College". She became a member of Greenwood Church at an early age

later joining the Methodist Church.

Bernice took a correspondence sewing course, going to people's homes doing their seasonal sewing. Later she served as office assistant to Dr. Little in Clearfield. She furthered her education in Des Moines to the position of laboratory and x-ray technician. Later she worked for Dr. Coakley, Reed, and Moore also in Osceola, Mt. Ayr and Creston hospitals.

Bernice and John Wiley were married September 10, 1934. They eloped and kept their marriage a secret for a time because only one member of the family could be employed during the Depression. They moved to the farm southwest of Clearfield where they made their

home while their children, Janice Jo, Jacqueline Jean and Bill were growing.

Due to John's poor health, Bernice cared for him and elderly people in her home.

They then moved to Colorado and Arizona, returning to Iowa following John's death in 1960.

Bernice worked at Creston hospital until she retired at the age of 74. She then took up golfing, assisted teaching the residents at Taylor County home and enjoyed planting her garden and flowers.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children Janice Jo Rong (husband Bill); Jacqueline Timmons, all of Des Moines; Wilbert (Bill) John Wiley (wife Sharon) of Albert City, IA; a step daughter, Joan Owens of Clearfield, IA; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a brother Fred Bruner of ClearficH. IA, three sisters Ruth Sundell of Lenox, IA; Mildred Matthews and Helen Lyddon of Clearfield, IA;

and sister-in-law Velma Scott of Des Moines, IA.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two sisters and one grandson.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 6, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church at Clearfield, IA with the Rev. Alan Rusk officiating.

Music was provided by Patty Parrish and Deb Briggs. Casketbearers were Scott Rong, John Rong, Bill Rong, Edd Timmons, Troy Wiley, and Matthew Wiley.

Interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery at Clearfield, IA.

Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday April 8, 1998

Young, Julie Anne -

Julie Anne Young, the 17 year old daughter of Fran Young of Cordova and Ed Young of Memphis, Tenn., died of apparent respiratory

failure Saturday at Baptist Memorial Hospital East.

Mass was held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, where she was a communicant, with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery East.

Forest Hill Funeral Home East was in charge.

Julie was a senior at Houston High School. She also leaves a sister, Farrah Young of Cordova, and her grandfather, Gene Miller of Lenox,

Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 13, 1998