Barrans, William Chauncey -

Funeral services for William Chauncey Barrens, 63, of Lenox were held Thursday, May 4, at the United Methodist

Church in Lenox with Rev. Robert Shreve officiating.

Music was provided by Kathryn Wilson, Billie Jean Barker and Debbie Sweeney. Casket bearers were nephews

Tony Hughes, David Hughes, Jerry Baker, Doug Leonard, Kenny Nelson, Mike Thomas and Darrell Hein.

Military rites were provided by Parkinson Post 250 American Legion. Interment was at West Fairview Cemetery

in Lenox.

Bill was born Nov. 13, 1931, to George and Edra Litteer Barrens, he attended Lenox Public School, graduating in

1949. Following graduation, he became involved with his father in the family business.

From 1952 to 1954, he served in the U.S. Army. He returned to Lenox to resume his involvement with the family

operation, and this became his life's work until selling the business in February of 1994.

Bill was united in marriage to Marian Thomas of rural Corning at the Oak Hill Christian Church near Bushville on

Feb. 16, 1958. To this union were born three children: Mark, Chris and Linda.

Bill was a member of the Lenox Methodist Church. He enjoyed his involvement in community activities, especially

the Light & Water Board and the Stock & Saddle Club.

Survivors include his wife, Marian Barrens, children Mark (wife Becky) Barrens of Lenox; Chris (wife Jean) Barrens of

Lenox; and Linda (husband Chris) Christensen of Lenox; grandchildren Reagan, Alex and Jamie Barrens, Nicole and

Jeremy Barrens, Maggie and Austin Christensen, all of Lenox; sister Wilma (husband Glen) Hughes of Bedford;

nieces, nephews and a host of friends and acquaintances.

Bill's children and grandchildren were his pride and joy. His daily association with close friends and customers

meant so much to him. His love for the land was very much a part of his life.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 10, 1995

Brokaw, Lucille Grace Kempton -

Funeral services for Lucille Grace Brokaw, 90, were held Sunday, June 11, 1995 at the United Presbyterian Church Mercer Center, Iowa

with Rev. Robert Shreve officiating.

Music was provided by Kathy Schafer pianist and vocalist.

Casket bearers were Ron White, Rick Hickman, David Brokaw, Randall Brokaw, Gregory Brokaw, and Alvin "Shorty" Brown.

Interment was in the North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Iowa.

Lucille Grace Brokaw, daughter of Edward Franklin and Mabel Luella (Chappell) Kempton was born January 5, 1905 in Taylor County, Iowa and entered into rest June 8, 1995 at the Stanton Care Center in Stanton, Iowa at the age of 90 years 5 months and 3 days.

She started her schooling at Jasper No. 6 and then attended school in Corning. Iowa graduating from the Corning High School in

1924.

On August 16, 1925, Lucille was united in marriage with Leland Stanford Brokaw. Three children were born to this union. On August 16,1975, they were privileged to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary; and on August 16, 1991, just prior to Leland's

death in 1992, they celebrated their 66th anniversary. They farmed their entire married life in the same area and were

very much a part of the Mercer Center Community.

They began farming in Mercer Township, eventually purchasing 320 acres of land. In 1949 they built their new house to replace the original 13-room home. In 1975, a tornado destroyed the large barn. A new barn was erected at that time.

Lucille has spent her lifetime raising her family, making a home and helping Leland with the farming. She has always been an active

member of the Mercer Center Church and the U.M.W Women's Society. She was a member of the Neighborhood "W.L." Card Club. She greatly enjoyed handwork and ceramics. The afghans, quilts and crocheted items she made are a great joy to her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son-in-law, Dale Hurd, two sisters and one brother.

Lucille is survived by her children; Rowena Marie Hurd of Daytona Beach, Florida, Donald D. (Joanna) Brokaw and

Stanley L. (Phyllis)Brokaw, all of Corning, Iowa; 8 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren; a half-sister,

Evelyn (Ernie) Lowe of Chariton, Iowa; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 21, 1995

Francis, Raymond -

Raymond Francis of rural Kent died June 10, 1995, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was 85

years old.

Funeral services were held June 13 at Keating-Lindsay Funeral Home, with Rev. Peter Brantner and Rev. Richard

Francis officiating.

Music was provided by Lynn Baker. Pall bearers were Randy Beving, Ernest Burke, George Francis, Steve Francis,

Philip Hudson, and David Tripp. Honorary bearers were Lonnie Barker, Bill Early, Al Hoepker, Richard Ide, Eugene

Lucas, Robert Rhoades and Louis White.

Interment was at Graceland Cemetery in Creston.

Raymond was born August 28, 1909, in Grant Township, to Charles J. and Ida (Morley) Francis.

On August 10, 1934, he was married to Irene Bullock.

Raymond was a lifetime resident of Union County. He was a member of the Platte Center Presbyterian Church,

where he served as an elder and trustee.

Survivors include his wife Irene, of Kent; sons David (wife Fern) of Dallas, Texas, Dennis (wife Glocile) of West

Des Moines, Jere (wife Candis) of Columbia, Mo., and Ted (wife Ruth) of Burlington, Iowa; brothers Paul Francis

and LeRoy Francis, both of Creston; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three

brothers and a sister.

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Gray, Dona Mae Williams -

Dona Mae Gray, daughter of Walter and Zoa Belle Williams, was born near Hepburn, Iowa on October 5, 1926 and

departed this life at The Lake of Three Fires, Bedford, Iowa on April 22, 1995 at the age of 68 years, six

months. [Burial Rose Hill/Blockton]

Dona Mae lived in the Clarinda area, attending country schools south of Clarinda and walking or riding horseback to

piano lessons during her youth. She also attended Rose Hill Church near Clarinda.

On March 3, 1953 she was united in marriage to Paul Gray at Villisca, Iowa. They spent their married life near

Blockton, Iowa, occupied in farming.

To this union three children were born; Carolyn Kay, Barbara Jean, and Debra Mae.

Dona Mae was preceded in death by her parents; Walter and Zoa and three brothers, Harold, Richard, and Ernest.

Left to cherish her memory are; her husband Paul; her  children; Carolyn, Barbara and Dennis Cribbs, Debra and Eric

Davenport; six grandchildren; Carl and Tony Trujillo, April and Dustin Cribbs, Heather and Tracey Davenport; four

brothers; Lyle, Charles, Stanley, and Kenneth; and two sisters, Izola Williams and Gladys May.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 3, 1995

Hancock, Alice Beck -

Funeral services for Alice Beck Hancock, 96, were held May 31 at United Methodist Church in Lenox with Rev.

Robert Shreve officiating.

Music was provided by Norma Paymal and Diana Maharry.

Casket bearers were Alvin (Shorty) Brown, Mike Cheese, Philip Morris, Bob Reynolds, Kirk Maharry and Roger

Boulden.

Honorary bearers were Howard Morris, Dale Purdum and Homer Teatsworth.

Interment was at West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

Alice was born Nov. 21, 1898, in Lenox, the daughter of George John and Maria Barbara Beck. She passed away

May 27 at the Lenox Care Center.

She attended Lenox grade and high school, graduating in 1917. After a few years of teaching in rural schools, she

attended Iowa State Teachers College and graduated with a B.S. degree in Home Economics and Chemistry. She

continued her education at the University of Chicago.

In 1928 she entered the Indian School Service, where she worked at Chemawa, Roe, Carson City, Nev., Cheyenne

River, S.D., Ft. Totten and Wahpeton, N.D.

In 1946, she went to Hawaii where she became a member of the University of Hawaii staff. After nine years

there she transferred to Montana State College as assistant professor in Home Economics. For 30 years she

served the people in helping and teaching others how to improve their methods and trends of living.

In 1959 she returned to Lenox where she made her new home, making many friends and new acquaintances.

Alice is survived by her son John of Phoenix, Ariz.; three nieces, Martha and Hermina Brandt of Chicago,

Ill., and Helen Brandt of Milwaukee, Wis.; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clarence, daughter-in-law Ena and three sisters.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 7, 1995

Henderson, Susie May Fearnot -

Susie May Fearnot was born January 7, 1902 in Marco, Indiana and passed away on May 22, 1995 at the Murdock

Manor in Lafayette, Indiana at the age of 93 years 4 months and 15 days. She lived her childhood in Greene County,

Indiana and moved to Lenox, Iowa, in 1924. She returned to Indiana in May 1990.

She was united in marriage to Earl M. Henderson on January 26, 1928. Born to this union was one daughter,

Veryla Lou and one son, Melvin Earl Henderson.

She was a member of the Marco United Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary of Lenox, Ia. where

she served as President in the 1940s and the Veteran's of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Creston, Iowa. She was also an

avid quilter.

She is survived by a granddaughter, Susie Geneva and a grandson, David Earl Crouch, both in Indiana, a

great grandson, a sister, Pansy Smith of Lafayette, Indiana, a brother Charles "Doney" Fearnot of Erie, Pennsylvania

and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, in 1966, a daughter Veryla Lou, a son Melvin Earl, two sisters

and five brothers.

Funeral services were held May 27, 1995 at the Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Indiana, with the Reverend

Paul Wiggins officiating. Music was by organist Helen Hunter and singer Bob Martin.

Pallbearers were Ted Meadows, Charles Martindale, Glen Crowe, Richard Freeman, David Cross, and Ronald

Smith. Honorary Pallbearers were James Smith and Wilbur Smith. Interment was in the Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Memorials are to go to the American Legion Auxiliary Parkinson Unit 250 in Lenox, Iowa.

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Henry, Kenneth Eugene -

Funeral services for Kenneth Eugene Henry were held Friday, June 23, at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford

with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating.

Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, with memorials to the Bedford Ambulance Service.

He was born July 16, 1953, to Doyle and Phyllis Thompson Henry in Clarinda, Iowa. He died June 19, 1995 at

the age of 41 years, 10 months and 27 days.

Kenneth graduated from Bedford High School in 1972 and was a graduate of the Technical School at

Southwestern Community College in Creston. He worked for several years in South Dakota in a saw mill and in

Arkansas on a ranch before returning home to assist in caring for his elderly parents.

Kenneth is survived by his parents, Doyle and Phyllis Henry, two brothers, David (wife Dorothy) Henry of

Sturgis, S.D., and Clifford (wife Jackie) Henry of St. Louis; two sisters, Julia (husband Tim) Johnson of Los

Angeles and Sharon (husband Larry) Wiseman of Bedford.

Arrangements were handled by Larkin & Shelley Funeral Homes.

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Howard, Lavaughn -

Funeral services for Lavaughn Howard, 69, of Lenox were held May 13 at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox with Rev.

Robert Shreve officiating.

Music was provided by Kathryn Wilson, Billie Jean Barker and Debbie Sweeney.

Casket bearers were Glen Brokaw, Howard Rogers, Garland Walters, Richard Hayes, Jack Jones, and Larry Schroder.

Military rites were provided by members of Parkinson Post 250 American Legion of Lenox.

Interment was in North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox.

Lavaughn was born in Lenox on March 29, 1926, and attended Lenox schools. He served in the U.S. Navy during

World War II and continued service in the reserves.

He married Loretta Turner on Jan. 1, 1948.

Lavaughn was employed by Barker Implement for nine years, then began his own auto repair shop in 1963. He retired

in 1986.

During his retirement, Lavaughn continued to work on wood projects and crafts with his wife Loretta. They

opened their own craft store on Main Street in Lenox in 1994.

He was an active member of the American Legion Parkinson Post 250 since 1946 and was also a member of

VFW for several years.

He is survived by his wife, Loretta; son, Timothy Howard (wife Emilie); daughter Sheila Woosley Howard; grandchildren

Tanya, Deana, Jesse and Travis Howard and Jennifer Woosley; brother Mel and sister-in-law Carol Howard; sister Norma

Warwick; and sister-in-law Florence Howard.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Darrell.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 31, 1995

Longfellow, Wilson Henry -

Wilson Henry Longfellow, son of Henry Longfellow and Alta Nash Longfellow was born in Taylor County on July 7,

1916 and departed this life April 7, 1995 in Creston, Iowa at the age of 78 years.

He lived in Creston Iowa and grew to maturity in Bedford, Iowa where he attended the public school and

the Christian Church.

On May 5, 1938 he was united in marriage to Delores Burns at Maryville, Missouri and they lived in Bedford,

Lenox, and Creston, Iowa. To this union four children were born; Sharon Kay Howes, Kenneth Larry

Longfellow, Jack Irwin Longfellow and Mary Joe Simms.

He worked for the railroad, drilled wells, tiled and farmed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Kenneth and brother Carl.

Left to cherish his memory are; wife Delores; daughters, Sharon and Mary Joe; son, Jack; thirteen

grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brother Ivan and sister Mary.

He was a kind and considerate man, whose greatest joy was to be with his children and grandchildren and

he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral Services were held April 10, 1995 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home in Bedford. Burial in Fairview

Cemetery Bedford.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday April 19, 1995

Lucas, Ivan Wayne -

Funeral services for Ivan Wayne Lucas, 75, of Lenox were held Saturday, June 10, at the United Presbyterian

Church in Lenox with Rev. Tim Maxa officiating.

Music was provided by Margaret Whipp and Vera Bradley.

Casket bearers were Ted Lucas, Jeff Lucas, Scott Maltzahn, Todd Maltzahn, Larry Rogers and Dr. Jim

Lucas. Honorary bearer was Christopher Calendine.

Interment was in North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox.

Ivan died June 7 in Creston, after battling an illness.

He was born Nov. 30, 1919, near Bedford, Iowa, to Joseph LeRoy Lucas and Lena Pearl Statesman Lucas. He was

one of eight children.

Ivan grew up in the country, helping his family with farming operations. He graduated from Bedford High School.

He was married to Selma Lorraine Huntington on June 14, 1941. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in

1991. They are the parents of five children: Dena Lucas of Houston, Texas; Dr. Tim (wife Joan) Lucas of Pella; Vicki

(husband Phil) Maltzahn of Grand Island, Neb.; Mitzi (husband Mike) Magnuson of Lincoln, Neb.; and Ada (husband

Craig) Calendine of Omaha, Neb.

Ivan served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He spent most of his life farming and selling feed for livestock. In

1965, he retired from farming and moved into Lenox, opening Ivan's car Wash which he owned and operated until 1994.

He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Lenox and served as an Elder and Trustee. He was also a

member of the Lenox Rotary Club, Lenox Golf Club, and served on the Lenox City Council for four years.

He is survived by his wife and children; nine grandchildren; sisters Marie (husband Estel) Larison, Doris 0'Dell and

Vadonna Price, all of Bedford; and brothers Vane and Ronald, both of Bedford.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Kenneth and Max.

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Moore, Clark Edwin -

Clark Edwin Moore Sr. passed away April 5, 1995, at the Lenox Care Center, at the age of 93 years, 6 months and 10 days.

He was born September 26, 1901, at the home of his parents, Bud and Carrie Moore, southwest of Lenox.

On Dec. 25, 1919, he was united in marriage to Ruth Toland, and to this union four children were born: Vivian, Delores, Clark Jr. and Betty. He had eight grandchildren: Steven Straight, Bill Carter Jr., Sheryl (Moore) Norlin, Michael and Kelly Moore, Randy and

Jeff Samo, and Sandy (Samo) Floyd. There are 15 greatgrandchildren.

His affiliations were with the Masons, for which he was a secretary for many years; Shrine, Eastern Star No. 268, York and Scottish rite, Kiwanis Club of Creston. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Lenox.

He was a policeman in Lenox from 1969 to 1975.

His primary hobby was taking pictures of family and things of interest in and around Lenox. He enjoyed family reunions and family

birthday celebrations.

Survivors include his four children: Vivian Strait (husband Melvin) of Lenox; Delores Carter (husband Bill Sr.) of Wollfe City, Texas;

Clark Jr. (wife Helen) of Des Moines; Betty Samo (husband Charles) of Villisca; eight grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren;

sister Freda Pierce of Vancouver, Wash.; two brothers, Jack of Northridge, Calif., and Raymond of Cedar Rapids; two sisters-in-law, Joyann Moore and Gertrude (Toland) Beatty; and a number of nephews and nieces.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Ruth, on Nov. 6, 1991; a brother, a sister and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 8, at Lenox United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Shreve officiating.

Casket bearers were grandsons Steven Strait, Bill Carter Jr., Randy and Jeff Samo, and Kelly and Michael Moore.

Music was provided by Gwen Maynes and Marion Smith.

Interment was at West Fairview Cemetery. Larkin & Shelley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials are to the Lenox United Methodist Church.

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Roberts, Earl V -

A memorial service for Earl V. Roberts, a retired Stringtown farmer, will be held June 17, 2 p.m. at the

Stringtown Church.

Survivors include a son, Jim (wife Joyce) of Omaha; a daughter, Janis (husband Dennis) Miller; and three

grandchildren, Rachel, Rebekah and Daniel.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Routh.

A memorial fund has been established for the Stringtown Church.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 14, 1995

Smith, Charles Jennings -

Charlie Jennings Smith, 89, of Clearfield died April 27, 1995 at the Clearfield Nursing Home in Mt. Ayr.

Charlie, who was born on July 29, 1905 and died on April 27, 1995. Services were held at the United Methodist

Church in Clearfield, Iowa on Monday, May 1, 1995 at 10 am. Officiating was Rev. Alan Rusk and music was by Mrs.

John Parrish and Mrs. Kenny Nelson.

Casketbearers were Dean Posten, Harold Black, Don Miller, Warner Zeran, Roy Beck and Hubert Davenport.

Honorary Pallbearers was E.D. Earwood, Clyde Brittain, Raymond Forrett, Marlin Brittain, Fletcher Jennings, and

Graham Hazen.

Masonic Rites by Dean Posten, Noble Lodge # 458 A.F. and A.M. He was laid to rest at West Fairview Cemetery

in Lenox, Iowa.

Charlie Jennings Smith was born July 29, 1905, at Van Meter to Howard T. and Ellen E. (Jennings) Smith. Charlie

was baptized in the Van Meter Methodist Church.

He graduated from Van Meter High School in 1923. Charlie farmed near Van Meter before he married Ila May

Knott, June 20, 1939, at Warsaw, Mo. They moved to the Sharpsburg area and farmed the Knott Family Farm.

Two children were brought into the family by adoption, in 1941, a son, Jay Charles, and in 1943, a daughter, Patricia

Ellen.

While farming Charlie was an active member of the Sharpsburg Methodist Church. Charlie purchased the farm in

1946 and continued his love of farming and working with the livestock. He farmed 49 years before retiring. In 1977 Charlie

and Ila sold the farm and moved to Clearfield. There Charlie took great pride in raising ponies on the small acreage. Charlie

and Ila spent a number of winters in Yuma, Arizona.

Charlie was a member of the Masonic Noble Lodge no. 458 AF and AM in Clearfield, the Clearfield Lions Club, and

the Clearfield United Methodist Church.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Ila; a son Jay (wife Shirley) Ferrel of Davenport; a daughter, Patricia (husband

Manual) Fuentes of Clarinda; six grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; a brother, Hugh Smith of Dallas Center; a

sister, Marybelle Hazen of Dumas, Texas and one nephew Graham Hazen.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 10, 1995

Wininger, John Tyler -

John Tyler Wininger, known to everybody as Tyler, was born April 21, 1991, in North Kansas City to Sherry

and John Wininger. Tyler's life began to touch many others as the need for a liver transplant became known.

Tyler's mother Sherry gave a part of her liver and Tyler received the transplant in September of 1992.

Sherry Wininger is the former Sherry Stephens, a 1982 graduate of Lenox High School. She is the daughter of Ivan

and Shirley Stephens of Clearfield.

Tyler was an active happy, child. He enjoyed his short life and the usual things of being a little boy. Special times were

aerobics with his mom, swimming in the pool with his dad, riding his big dog Beau, time on the swing set, and hamming

it up before the camera.

Tyler left this life Monday April 3 at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. His death came as a surprise and

shock to many as he had been doing quite well. He died of a massive infection.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents Sherry and John; paternal grandparents John and Lois Wininger of Des Moines;

maternal grandparents Ivan and Shirley Stephens of Clearfield; a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends of all ages.

Services for Tyler were held 1:00 pm Thursday, April 6, 1995 at White Chapel Funeral Home in North Kansas City. Rev. Al

Rusk of Clearfield officiated.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday April 19, 1995

Wininger, John Tyler -

John Tyler Wininger, son of John Lewis and Sherry Lynn Stephens Wininger, was born on April 21, 1991, and

died suddenly on Monday, April 3, 1995 at the age of 3 years, 11 months and 13 days.

He passed away at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City after suffering an overwhelming infection.

Tyler was born in North Kansas City, Mo. He received much attention from the media in September of 1992, when he

was a liver transplant patient, receiving a portion of his mother's liver to sustain his life.

The transplant surgery was done at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. They participated in the living

related transplant procedure which was relatively new. They were the fifth ones to receive this type of surgery,

which was a success.

Tyler was a very special happy little boy. He touched the lives of many people through the television networks

and newspapers. He always had a smile and hug for everyone and became a special friend to all his doctors and

nurses.

Tyler enjoyed going to preschool at the Early Childhood learning Center in Liberty, Mo. He loved being with other

children. His best friends were Beau and Buddy, the family dogs.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 6, 1995, at 1 p.m. at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel Funeral

Home. Burial was in the White Chapel Memorial Gardens in "Garden of Little Angels" area.

Rev. Al Rusk of the Clearfield United Methodist Church officiated at the services.

Bearers were Jeff Stephens and Jeff Kinning. Honorary bearers were Bill Spicer and Mike Spicer.

Survivors include his parents, John and Sherry Wininger of Kansas City, Mo.; paternal grandparents John

Wininger and Lois Wininger of Des Moines; maternal grandparents Ivan and Shirley Stephens of Clearfield; and

many other relatives and friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 3, 1995

Wurster, Dorothy Kathryn Cooper -

Funeral services for Dorothy Kathryn Wurster, who died June 17, 1995, were held Wednesday, June 21, at

Wilson-Watson Funeral Home in Mount Ayr. Officiating was Rev. Michael Druhl.

Dorothy died after a long illness at the age of 76 years, 10 months.

Music was provided by Nancy Sackett, Carol McCreary and Barbie McCreary. Casket bearers were Jeff Lutrick,

Steve Newton, Max McGehee, Jeremy Larsen, Kim Greenland, and Todd Glendenning.

Interment was in West Fairview Cemetery, Lenox.

Dorothy was born August 11, 1918, in Taylor County to Ed and Mary Hargin Cooper. She graduated from Lenox

High School and taught in rural Taylor County Schools.

On Nov. 28, 1942, she was united in marriage to Melvin Wurster. The major portion of their married life was spent in

Mt. Ayr, where they owned and operated hardware stores She was a member of the United Methodist Church of

Mt. Ayr and of the Rebecca Lodge.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband Melvin; daughter Sharon; and brother Donald.

She is survived by a son, Brent, and his fiancee Jodie Bradley; brothers Dale of Conway and his family and 

Daryl of Council Bluffs and his family; a sister-in-law, Dorothy of Osseo, Minn., and her family.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 28, 1995