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

Beemer, Dale Willard -

Funeral services for Dale W. Beemer, age 76 of Conway, who died Tuesday,

June 26, 2007, in Des Moines, Iowa were held Saturday, June 30, 2007, at

9:30 a.m. at the New Life Missionary Church in Bedford. Interment with

military rites accorded by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164

were held at the conclusion of the service at the church. Cremation followed

the services with a private family interment of ashes at the Conway Cemetery

on Sunday. In lieu of flowers, the family strongly suggests memorials be

directed to the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church. Memories can be shared

with the family on our website at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Dale Willard Beemer was the seventh child of twelve children, born February

16, 1931, in rural Conway, Iowa the son of Simmie Beemer and Mary (Smith)

Beemer. He grew up attending the Conway Consolidated School, graduating

with the class of 1949. Dale answered the call to serve his country after

being drafted into the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.

Dale faithfully served from December 1951 to December 1953. During his time

with the Marines he served at Barstow, California as a Forklift Operator in the

Supply Department. After Dale's discharge from the Marines, he returned home

where he enjoyed farming and the lifestyle it provided. Farming in the Conway and

Sharpsburg areas with his dad and family.

On June 14, 1959, Dale was united in marriage to Zonette Perdew, daughter of

Leonard and Marie Perdew, at the Conway United Methodist Church. After their

marriage, Zonette and Dale farmed, until moving into Conway in 1970, where he

began working for his brother Jerry as a Milk Man. He was later hired by the

Bedford Community School District where he served as a Custodian for twenty-

three years. Dale was very dedicated to his position at the school, he was always

on time, always very courteous, and kept himself dedicated to the task at hand.

He learned personal discipline at an early age from his parents, and from the time

spent in the Marine Corps. When Dale and Zoe were blessed with the birth of

their daughter Lynette on October 9, 1962, the doctor put her into Zonette's

arms and Dale commented "she is such a dolly - baby". He was so very proud she

was a girl, and from then on she was called his 'Dolly '( even though they had

chosen to name her Lynette. Later in life they were blessed with the birth of

grandchildren Levi David and Danielle Marie and then the delightful birth of a

greatgrandson, Dylan. This little family became the 'joy of his life'.

A special memory the grandchildren have of Dale is when he would "cuddle with

them" telling stories. He would always come up with a new and different story each

and every time. A special blessing to both Dale and Zoe is when they were allowed to

be present at the birth of their red-headed great-grandson, Dylan. Dale so looked

forward to his visits and Dylan's announcing "Hi Great-Grandpa!"

Our Dale was always thoughtful of others and their needs. He was a very fair

man and hard worker. He would recall his father saying "What is thine is not mine,

what is mine is not thine". Thought quiet and a deep thinker, Dale had a wonderful

sense of humor. He would do anything anyone asked of him, whether he was working

at the school, his home or within the community. Dale was truly a loving and wonderful

caretaker to Zonette all of her life.

Left to cherish Dale's memory are his loving wife of forty-eight years, Zonette

Beemer of Conway; his daughter Lynette of Des Moines and special friend Bruce Pace;

 grandchildren Levi and Danielle, and special friend Dean Conrad all of Des Moines;

a great-grandson Dylan; brothers and sisters Betty Boyer and husband Marvin of

Clearfield; Joyce Ridnour and husband Ralph of Walnut; Virgil Beemer and wife Vivian

of Bedford; Tim Beemer and wife Linda of Bedford; Dean C. Beemer and wife Betty

Jean of Cody, Wyoming; Mary Lu Schofield of Lenox; Jerry Beemer and wife Jean of

Lenox; Alice Ann Miller of Grant City, Missouri; Sally Hensley and husband Gary of

Corning; a sisters-in-law, Beverly Beemer of Cody, Wyoming and Norma Finnell

and husband Walter of Conway; brothers-in-law Otis Perdew and wife Jeanette of

Conway; Olin Perdew of Clearfield; Terry Perdew and special friend Lolinda of

Creston and Dennis Perdew of Conway; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives

and a community of friends.

Preceding Dale in death were his parents Simmie and Mary (Smith) Beemer; a

sister Beth Carolyn Beemer in 1936; a brother Bryce O. Beemer in 1980; two

brothers-in-law Lyle Miller and Lloyd Schofield; and his in-laws, Leonard and

Marie Perdew.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 4, 2007

 

Brown, Edith Seybold -

Funeral services for Edith S. Brown, age 98 of Corning, who died Thursday

July 19, 2007, at her daughter Arlene's home in Blair, Nebraska, were

held Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church

in Corning. Interment was held in the Brooks Cemetery. Memorials

can be directed to the United Methodist Church Organ Fund. Memories can be

shared with the family on our web page www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under

Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home of

Corning.

Edith (Seybold) Brown, age 98, died Thursday, July 19, 2007 at her daughter

Arlene's home in Blair, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Walter

and Minnie Seybold and was born July 1, 1909, at her maternal grandfather

Smith's farm south of Corning. After graduating from Corning High School

at the age of 15 years, she went to live with her aunt Ethel Morris in Greeley,

Colorado, and for two years attended Colorado State University. Later, Edith

took classes at Drake University.

She taught in Adams County Rural School, Jasper #4 and Lincoln #6, then in

the Carbon Elementary and finally 9 years as a 3rd grade teacher in the

new Corning Elementary Building. Edith served as a Girl's 4-H Leader. She was,

for several years, on the County Committee and finally was Adams County

Committee Chairman. (Over 20 years of service).

Edith joined the Corning Federated Church as a youth and after her marriage

to LeRoy V. Brown in 1931, she transferred to the Corning United Methodist Church.

She has been an active member of the United Methodist Women, serving as

Vice President, President and Secretary of the General UMW. Edith was also a circle

leader for several years. After their marriage on October 4, 1931, Edith and

LeRoy spent over 50 years on the Brown family farm, where they raised four daughters.

There was a huge garden, a large strawberry bed and many fruit trees. All the

produce not eaten right away, was either canned or frozen. The house and yard

were filled with many beautiful flowers.

She was an excellent seamstress and made most of the clothing for herself and her

four daughters. She taught all four girls to sew as well as she did.

Edith's poor eyesight has been a handicap the last few years. However, she has

crocheted and knit many Afghans so that her greatgrandchildren each would have

one for a wedding present and the great-great-grandbabies have a blanket for

their cribs.

Left to cherish Edith's memory are her daughters, Joyce Bergman and husband

John of Corning; Dorothy Haley of Lawton, Oklahoma; Charlotte Thomas of Corning;

and Arlene Sanford and husband James E. of Blair Nebraska. She also has 13

grandchildren; 30 greatgrandchildren; and 11 great great-grandchildren. There

are also several stepgrandchildren and step-greatgrandchildren; and two nieces,

Judith Sparks and Bonnie Morrow.

Edith was preceded in death by her husband LeRoy Brown on November 23,

1993; her parents; a sister Ethel Murphy; and three son-in-laws, James Haley, Vernon

Walter and Leslie Thomas.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 25, 2007

 

Burks, Edward E (Gene) -

Edward E. (Gene) Burks, age 81, of Chandler, AZ passed away

on July 4, 2007 at Friendship Village Hospice.

Inurnment and graveside services will take place  at

Fairview Cemetery in Bedford, Iowa on August 18 at 11:00 AM.

Gene was born April 16, 1926 in Bedford, the son of Joseph (Don)

and Lilly (Sharp) Burks. He graduated from Bedford High School.

He excelled in many sports as a student and upon graduation enlisted

in the U.S. Navy where he served on an aircraft carrier during WW II

as a radio operator.

After the war Gene returned to Bedford where he was employed

by the U.S. Postal service for 42 years first as a city carrier and

the remainder of his career as a rural carrier. At the same time he

worked an assortment of jobs including bookkeeper at Beemer and

Gold's Service Station, maintenance at both local banks, and owner of

the boats and concessions at the Lake of Three Fires. After his

retirement Gene and Betty moved to Chandler, AZ where he worked

for Microchip Tech. until his passing.

On April 16, 1954 Gene was united in marriage to Betty L.

Hendrickson of Essex, together they raised three children, Chris,

Dee and Doug.

Gene had a great sense of humor and enjoyed being with

people, he had a love of all sports, especially golf and enjoyed going

to work every day.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years. Betty, of Chandler, AZ.;

daughters Chris and her husband Phil Wise of Keokuk, OA., Dee and

her husband Gordon Lee of Bloomington, IL.; and their son Doug and

his wife Susan McKone-Burks of Decorah, IA.; five grandchildren

Todd Wise, Jason Lee, Carmen (Lee) McEncry, Meredith Burks and

Courtney Burks; four great grandchildren Cliona, Ethan, Callista,

and Xavier; and several nieces and nephews.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents and his three

brothers Jack, Dick and Alan.

Memorials may be sent to the Hospice of the Valley,

Friendship Village 2525 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe, Az. 85282

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 1, 2007

 

Cahill, Donald Emer -

Donald Emer Cahill was born January 26, 1927 at Bedford, Iowa

to Emer L. and Florence Marie (Douglas) Cahill. He passed away

Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda,

Iowa at the age of 80. Don was married to Mary Pettis July 11,

1948 at Clarinda, Iowa. The couple had three children: David, Nancy,

and Teresa. Don served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

He worked at the Mental Health Institute in Clarinda and retired as

a mason. During his retirement he drove the food truck from the

MHI to the prison. Don was well known for the vegetables in his

garden and his love of fishing.

He also enjoyed golf which he took up during his senior years.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; son, David in 2006;

sisters Patricia Cahill, Katherine Rope and her husband Darrell,

and Eva Foster and her husband Boyd; and his brother, Ralph Cahill

and his wife Madelyn.

Don is survived by his wife, Mary, of Clarinda; daughters, Nancy

Wallace and husband Gene of Omaha, NE, and Teresa Lowrance

and husband Richard of Belvidere, IL; grandchildren Stephanie

Millikan and husband Shawn and their children Seth and Leah,

Amy Weaver and fiance, Travis Crasser, Richard Lowrance and

his son Richard Michael, Mary Lowrance, Robert Lowrance, and

Crissy Lowrance; sisters Maxine McKelligan of Lincoln, NE, Betty

Maier and husband Charles of Omaha, NE, Martha Williams of

Clarinda; brother, Richard Cahill and wife Katherine of Fairfield,

AR; loving family and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at First

United Methodist Church with Rev. Andy Rubenking officiating.

Interment was at Clarinda Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church or

the American Cancer Society.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 1, 2007

 

Herring, Catherine Keys McGregor McNabb -

Graveside memorial services for Catherine Herring, age 102 of Creston, who died

Saturday, June 30, 2007, at the Creston Nursing & Rehab Center were held

Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at the Graceland Cemetery Chapel in Creston.

Memorials can be directed to the Union County Historical Society. Memories can

be shared with the family on our website at wwvv.ritchie-funeralhome.com

under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted lo the Ritchie Funeral Home of

Bedford.

Catherine Keys was born on October 8, 1904, in Gravity, Iowa, the second daughter

of Lawrence Loyal McGregor and Kittie (Keys) McGregor.  Catherine grew up living

in Gravity with her family until 1916, when they moved to Creston, residing at 612

New York Avenue. After graduating from high school, Catherine attended Iowa State

College (now University) from 1922 to 1924, majoring in Home Economics. Following her

college years, she became a Food Demonstrator for the Pillsbury Company for the

Midwestern states.

In 1930, Catherine was united in marriage to Horace "Mac" Alexander McNabb, who

was an Engineer with the Wails Dove-Hermiston Corporation. Two children were born

to this marriage, Lawrence McGregor McNabb in 1932, and Stanley Alexander McNabb

in 1938. Catherine traveled throughout the United States with her husband and

children until 1940, when they returned to Creston.

The couple made their home at 605 West Prairie Street where Horace/Mac went into the

furniture and mortuary business with his father-in-law, Lawrence L. McGregor.

Catherine's husband, Horace Mac McNabb, died in 1961, and she later married her

long-lime friend Francis (Tim) Herring in 1973. The couple shared many years together

until his death in 1997.

Always a community minded person, Catherine was a member of the United Methodist

Church in Creston for over ninety-one years; and was a member of the Order of Eastern

Star for over fifty years. She was also active in Rainbow.

Catherine was a good mother, loved life and lived it with a great sense of humor.

Left to cherish Catherine's memory are her son Stanley McNabb and wife Kathy Staver

McNabb of Wasta, South Dakota; four grandchildren, Melody Harner, Brenda Hogan,

Debbie McNabb and David MeNabb all of Arizona; and five great-grandchildren; and five

great-great-grandchildren, all of whom live in Arizona.

Preceding Catherine in death were her parents; a sister Helen; her son Larry; one great

great-granddaughter Marissa; and both husbands Horace McNabb and Francis Herring.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 11, 2007

 

Irving, James Robert -

Funeral services for James Robert Irvin, 74, of Bedford, who died Saturday,

June 30, 2007 in St. Joseph, Missouri, were held Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at

10:30 am at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Military rites, performed

by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post 164, were held at the conclusion

of the service. Cremation followed the services with a private family

interment at Fairview Cemetery on July 5th. Jim's son Greg was honored to

craft the wooden urns for his father. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests

memorials to the Taylor County Historical Museum. Memories can be shared

with the family on our website at  www.ritchiefuneralhome.com, under

obituary.

James Robert Irvin was the 7th of 8 children, born on December 19, 1932 in

rural Coin, IA. His parents were Robert A. and Edna M. (Vawter) Irvin. He

grew up and attended country school in the rural areas of Coin, Bedford and

Conway before his family moved to Oak Lawn Farm west of Platteville in 1943.

With five older sisters in the home, there was no shortage of people telling

him what to do. He developed a sense of orneriness to cope, which included

chasing at least one sister around the house with a skunk.

Nicknamed "Jim Bob" by his brother and sisters, his curiosity and inquisitive-

ness were always present growing up. Whenever his dad would bring home

something new mechanically, he would tear it apart to see how it worked and

then put it back together again. He kept this characteristic his whole life, being

able to dismantle a tractor into hundreds of parts and then reassemble it

correctly, rarely looking at a manual.

Jim and his father purchased a 1928 Ford Model A Coupe before his freshman

year of high school. He obtained his school permit and drove this car back

and forth from the family farm near Platteville to Bedford until he graduated

in 1950. During his high school years he was involved in football, basketball,

yearbook committee, FFA and other organizations. After his graduation he

attended CE School of Commerce in Omaha, Nebraska.

Following in the footsteps of his older brother, Leonard, Jim enlisted in the

United States Marine Corps in September 1951. He went to boot camp at San

Diego, CA, attended schooling at Jacksonville, FL and was first stationed in El

Toro, CA. Jim served his country during the Korean War as an ordnance man

with the First Marine Aircraft Wing. He had achieved the rank of Sergeant

when he was honorably discharged in September 1954. Jim received the

Korean Service Medal with 3 Stars; the United Nations Service Medal; the

Good Conduct Medal; the National Defense Service Medal; and the Korean

Presidential Unit Citation.

Upon his return to Iowa, he enrolled at America Technical School in Des Moines,

completing training as a Radio Laboratory Technician. While working at a gas

station in Des Moines, a customer came in with a Ford Model A that was not

running properly and was frustrated and looking to sell the vehicle. Jim thought

he knew what was wrong, with the car, knew how to, fix it, and bought it for

$25. He fixed it for nearly nothing and sold it for $75. Over the years he wished

he had not  sold the car but said the $50 he made was a lot of money at that

time.

One philosophy of Jim's was if you thought you needed to buy something, wait

two weeks to think about it, and if after two weeks you thought you still

needed it, then you probably did. Another lesson was that if you ever needed

to borrow something you had better return it in the same or better condition.

He was always fixing something of his own with baling wire and "visegrips",

always getting something to work that maybe should not have. However, if Jim

did build something new, it was usually built overboard. "If it was worth

doing, do it right", Jim would  attend coffee in town bringing with him his sense

of humor and wit, always having his opinion about local or worldly news.

On June 3, 1956, Jim was united in marriage to Mary Anne Sharp, daughter

of Ernest and Chloris (Matheny) Sharp of Bedford. Jim and Mary Anne

built their lives together in the Bedford area along with their three children,

Linda, Mike and Greg. The family resided in the house that Jim designed and

built. After over 30 years of marriage, Mary Anne passed away in 1986.

In addition to farming northeast of Bedford, he owned and operated a

portable feed grinding operation along with a custom haying business that

served local farmers. In the late '70s, he and Mary Anne bought and

managed the Mobil Service Station. He continued the custom haying

business until his health forced him into retirement.

In 1994 Jim became reacquainted with June (Penton) Leighton with whom he had

graduated high school in 1950. At this time June's old feelings

from high school resurfaced. Both had previously lost spouses and found

they had many similar interests. On August 29, 1997, Jim and June

were married at the Taylor County Museum Chapel.

Jim's family was now extended to include June's siblings, children,

grandchildren and greatgrandchildren June's presence brought

happiness and warmth to Jim's life.

On many nights and weekends Jim and June could be found sitting

in the bleachers watching their grandchildren participate in their

many events.

He was very involved in his grandchildren's lives and supported them

in their activities. Jim's sense of challenge and humor has been observed

by more than one person to have been passed on to his children,

grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, June; their children Linda

(Allen) Sleeve of Shawnee, Kansas; Mike (Chris) Irvin of Bedford; Greg

(Jo) Irvin of Bedford; Karen (Denny) Williams of Shambaugh; Sherry (Larry)

Sticken of Ravenwood, Missouri; June Ellen (Joel) Thomason of Des Moines;

Debbie (Keith) Bales of Greenfield; Rich Leighton of St. Louis, Missouri;

grandchildren Kerri (Mike) Ketcham, Jamie Sleeve; Brandi (Adam) Cole,

Michael (Janet) Irvin, Jennifer Irvin (Adam Bruck), Jessica Irvin (Trevor

Flelcher); Cody Irvin (Jessica Loudon), Lyndsay Irvin, Jeremy (Traci) Fisher,

Brandy Jo (Stacy) Feldman; Sean Hargis; Lynett Huber, Courtney (Colin)

Kenard, Carlton Huber; Tony Leighton; Lisa (Steve) Johnson, Amy

Davidson, Peter Davidson; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters Dorothy Meyers,

Helen Irvin, Velma (Harold) Shepherd, Jackie (Jim) Jacobs, brothers-in-law

Harold Gilbert, Glen (Mary Lee) Sharp, sisters-in-law Rachel (Gail) Fitzhugh,

and Dorothy (McCurdy) Burgett; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives

and a community of friends.

Preceding him in death were wife Mary Anne Irvin; parents Robert A. and

Edna Irvin; great grandson Hunter Cole; siblings Lois Williams, Leonard

Irvin and Annalea Gilbert.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 11, 2007

 

Jackson, Virginia Lea Reed -

Virginia Lea Jackson of Yellville, Arkansas died on Saturday, July 14 at the

Mountain Home Hospital. Virginia is the daughter of Orville and Bernice (Hatfield)

Reed and graduated from Lenox High with the Class of 1956. She married Doug

Jackson in 1957.

They lived in various towns in Iowa before moving to Arkansas. A memorial service

was held at Broadway Church of Christ in Yellville on Friday, July 20th.

She is survived by four daughters, Leslie (husband Whitey) Horton and Valerie

Simpson of Yellville, Gina Mallett of Mountain Home and Jodi Tennett (husband TJ)

of Nashville, Tennessee; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren, a brother,

Dick Reed of California; brother-in-law Gord Jackson of Yellville and sister-in-law

Paula Sink of Corning; nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in

death by her parents and husband. Condolences may be sent to Valerie Shipman, 9717

Highway 14N, Yellville, AR.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 25, 2007

 

Loutzenhiser, Edith May Peterson -

Edith May Loutzenhiser, daughter of Swedish immigrant parents, Melkar and

Mary Olander Peterson, was born March 11, 1914, near Morton Mills, Iowa. She was

the ninth child of ten. After the death of her father, the family moved to Villisca,

Iowa. She graduated from Villisca High School in 1931.  At a young age she joined

the Villisca Methodist Church.

On November 30, 1939, she was united in marriage to J. Warden Loutzenhiser of

Blockton, Iowa. After living on several farms in the area, they purchased a farm south of

Blockton and remained until the death of Warden in September of 1985. To this

union was born two daughters, Linda A. Swanson of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and

Sandra L. Loutzenhiser of Bedford.

Her grandchildren, John Douglas Swanson of Lowell, Michigan, along with her great

grandson, Evan John Swanson always brought a big smile on her face. Doug, as he is

known, spent his summers on the farm keeping his grandparents busy.

Upon retirement winters were spent in Brownsville, Texas, for thirty-one years.

Going to Texas became another home with lots of great friends.

Edith was a sixty-four year member of Eastern Star. She served as treasurer of the

Blockton Chapter for twenty five  years. She is one of the last remaining members

of the Laugh A Lot Bridge Club. She loved gardening and spending time with her

family and friends.

Edith passed away Friday night, July 20, 2007 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center,

Clarinda, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandson,

Michael R, Swanson, five brothers, and three sisters.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Linda and Sandra: her grandson, J.

Doug (Dawne) Swanson; great-grandson, Evan Swanson; granddaughter, Brandie

Barnes; sister Peggy Dickinson of Arleta, CA; sister-in-law Idalee Brown of Maryville,

MO: brother-in-law, Robert (Sharon) Loutzenhiser of Villisca, IA; along with a

number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 23, 2007 at the Blockton Christian

Church, Blockton, Iowa with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton. In lieu of

flowers the family request donations to the Blockton Christian Church or a charity

of your choice.

Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Bedford was in charge of arrangements.

Edith will always be remembered as a loving, caring mother, grandmother and

friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 25, 2007

 

Marshall, Leonard Gene -

Funeral, services for Gene Marshall, age 76, of Lenox, who died Tuesday,

July 3, 2007, at the Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Corning were held

Friday, July 6, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. at the United Presbyterian Church in

Lenox. Visitation was Thursday at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Lenox from

4:00 to 7:00 with the family greeting friends from 5:00 to 7:00. Interment

with military riles accorded by the Parkinson American Legion Post No. 250

was held in the North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Memorials can be given

to the family. Memories can be shared with the family on our website at

www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were

entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.

Leonard Gene Marshall was born April 20, 1931, in Vernon County, Wisconsin,

the son of Harley Marshall and Dorothy (Shore) Marshall. He grew up

attending school and entered the United States Marine Corps in 1952.

Gene served boot camp in California, then in North Carolina where he was

a tank driver. He was honorably discharged in 1954. On April 28, 1953, he was

united in marriage to Patricia Ann Bender in Ithaca, Wisconsin. In 1967,

the couple moved to Iowa where Gene worked for Goldsmith Farms, the

Sheridan Egg Company, Papetti's and more recently the Sunrise Apartments,

in the maintenance departments.

Gene enjoyed woodworking, color posters and playing the slot machines. He

also kept busy mowing yards. He truly enjoyed his grandchildren and family.

Gene was a member of the Lenox American Legion and had been a member

of the Lutheran Church growing up.

Left to cherish Gene's memory are his loving wife of 54 years, Patty Marshall

of Lenox; three daughters, Patricia "Pete" Marshall, Deborah Duncan and

Joan Lenz, all of Lenox; four sons, Mike Marshall and wife Becky of

Lenox; Bob Marshall and wife Mandy of Sharpsburg; David Marshall and wife

Sandy and Richard Marshall and wife Steph, all of Lenox; twenty

grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Iva Feryance, Eva Lee,

and Elmina Fry, all of Wisconsin; grandmother Hilda Rundlett; along with many

nieces, nephews, relatives and a community of friends.

Preceding Gene in death were his parents Harley and Dorothy Marshall; two

brothers, Orval and John Marshall; and a son-in-law, Gary Duncan.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 11, 2007

 

Mullen, Everett Glen -

Everett Glen Mullen of Corning was born August 10, 1913 northwest of Villisca on

the family farm to W.S. and Myrtle Clara Mullen. He attended country school

through the eighth grade and then stayed home to help on the farm, something

that was common for that time.

Everett married Doris Hultquist on April 13, 1944. To this union, four sons and one

daughter were born: Carol, Richard, Denny, Glen and Colleen.

After their marriage, Everett and Doris lived on the family farm for a while and

then moved to a farm where his mother grew up. In 1966, they purchased the

farm four miles west of Corning where they resided for 22 years.

Everett loved to farm the land and raise livestock. He always believed in hard

work and took pride in his old John Deere B and Farmall M tractors.

Not long after buying the farm, the conservation district built a lake on the

farm as part of a watershed project. The lake brought a lot of enjoyment

to the family with cruising around in an old wooden boat and fishing.

Everett loved music. In his younger days, he played the accordion, guitar and

harmonica at square dances on Saturday nights in people's homes. Later in life,

he played at the nursing home, county home and at hospital functions.

He always had a good ear for music and could sit down and listen to a tune a couple of

times and then play it on one of his instruments. Polka music was one of his favorite

types of music.

Everett is survived by his wife, Doris, of 63 years; five children and their families,

Carol and Alice Mullen, Essex; Richard and Sharon Mullen, Prague, Ne.; Denny and

Nancy Mullen, Westminster, Co.; Glen Mullen, Creston; Colleen and Randy Larimer,

Bedford; grandchildren, Todd Mullen, Corning; Michael Mullen, Misty and Don

Burmeister, Omaha, Ne.; Steve and Brook Mullen, Westminster, Co.; Jason and

Amanda Mullen, Denver, Co.; Shannon Mullen and Tony Wilson, Omaha, Ne.; Cinda

and James Whitten, Winterset; and Harold Larimer, Ames; eight great grand-

children and a host of relatives and friends.

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

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 25, 2007

 

Reynolds, Ruth M Wade -

Ruth M. Reynolds, 84, passed away July 29, 2007 at Regency Care Center in

Norwalk, Iowa. A life celebration was held at Park Avenue Presbyterian

Church where she was a life member and Deacon.

Ruth was born June 16, 1923 to Alfred and Arlie Wade of Osceola, Iowa.

She was a lifelong south side resident and married for 58 years. She

enjoyed life, being active in church activities and was an exceptional

wife and mother. In later years she and Fran enjoyed extensive traveling

and her time spent at her assisted living facility participating in all social

activities while always spending quality time with family and

friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Francis; her parents;

three brothers, Harold, Raymond and Junior Wade.

Ruth is survived by her daughters, Nancy (John) Franklin

of Summerville, South Carolina, Debbie (Bryan) Brouwer of

Frame City, Iowa; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren;

two nephews; and three nieces, all who loved and respected

her. Memorials in care of Ruth Reynolds may be sent to

Park Avenue Presbyterian Church.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 8, 2007

 

Ross, Wanda June Wilcox -

Wanda June Ross, 85, formerly of Bedford, IA, passed away in Denver

Colorado. June was the oldest of five children born to Tina Marie and William (Bill)

Wilcox.

June was born in Page County and raised in New Market, Iowa. In 1943 June

married Harold B. (Sonny Ross) and to this union three children were born, Lyndel,

Richard (Bud), and Candy.

Most of her married life was spent on a farm near Bedford. She was a member

of the Lionesses Club and other Community and Craft Clubs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harold, siblings, Virginia

Bingham, Robert (Bob) Wilcox, Norma Peterman and Sondra Thompson.

She is survived by her three children; Lyndel (Bill) Struck of Denver, CO;

Richard (Bud) and (Tana) Ross of Bedford, IA; Candy Jones of Denver, CO, seven

grandchildren: Terry (Becky) Barr, Jason Barr, Carrie (Bryan) Spencer, Jamie

(Abduellah) Tayadirt; Jennifer Jones, Sammi Jones, Bill (Somer) Ross. Seven great

grandchildren: Michael Barr, Mason Barr, Jessi Wilson, Emily Wilson, Ross Spencer,

Josie Spencer, Maizie Ross.

June will be buried at a later date in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa.

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Stevenson, Mary Maxine Knox -

Mary Maxine Stevenson was born March 27, 1919 near Clearfield, Iowa to

John& Alberta (Owens) Knox. She attended Clearfield High School and

graduated in 1937. She became a member of the United Presbyterian Church

and was active in church work until it disbanded and her letter of

membership was put in the United Methodist Church in Clearfield.

On March 21, 1940, she was united in marriage to Raymond Stevenson. To

this union two children were born; Linda Kay Stevenson Moore of

Marshalltown, Iowa and Leslie J. Stevenson of Round Rock, Texas.

Maxine and Raymond lived and raised their children on a farm until 1982

when they moved into the west part of Clearfield. Maxine took a particular

interest in the elderly and had many close friends among them.

Maxine passed away on July 8, 2007 at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Raymond on October

14, 2000.

Survivors include her daughter Linda Moore & husband William of

Marshalltown, Iowa and her son Leslie J. Stevenson & wife Linda of Round Rock,

Texas; four grandchildren Steven Moore, Lora Kester, Paul Stevenson, and Julie

Kirby; 3 great grandchildren Joan and Jack Kester and Bennett Moore.

Maxine is also survived by a sister Hazel Lundberg of Longview, Washington

and a brother Lyle Knox & wife Gladys of Clearfield, Iowa; nieces, nephews,

and friends.

Services were held Saturday, July 14, 2007 at the United Methodist Church

in Clearfield with Rev. Gerry Kahler officiating. Interment took place in the

Clearfield Cemetery.

Wilson Watson & Armstrong Funeral Homes were in charge of arrangements.

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Trumbo, Francis (Pinky) -

Pinky Trumbo passed away peacefully at the age of 86, on July 11, 2007, in Oxnard, with

family by his side.

Born on October 29, 1920, in Bedford, Iowa, he proudly served as a pilot in the United

States Navy during World War II. Beloved husband of Mary Trumbo for 63 years.

Mr. Trumbo spent most of his life as a builder and with his wife operated the souvenir stands

at Dodger Stadium, starting opening day of the stadium in 1962 until 1987.

Pinky was a devoted and loving father to three sons, Mike, Gary and Thorn; daughters-in-law,

Christine and Belinda; cherished grandfather to seven grandsons, Kevin, Steven, Ryan, Jared,

Daniel, Matthew and Chad; three greatgrandsons, Keegan, Jake and Reese; great-granddaughter,

Ainsley and more greatgrandchildren on the way; He is also survived by his loving sister,

Lucille Trumbo of Bedford.

Pinky's remarkable spirit and unforgettable smile will be treasured in our hearts and

minds forever. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate is life was held July 17 at Mission Hills Catholic

Mortuary at 11160 Stranwood Ave. Mission Hills In lieu of flowers, the family

has asked that donations be made in the memory of Francis Trumbo to the Alzheimer's

Association, California Central Coast Chapter, 1339 Del Norte Road, Camarillo, CA 93010

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Wiese, Jerry Lee -

Funeral services for Jerry Wiese, age 56 of Corning, who died Wednesday,

July 18, 2007, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines were held

Monday, July 23, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home in

Corning. Interment was held in the Bohemian Cemetery. Memorials can be

given in his name. Memories can be shared with the family on our web page

www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted

to Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home of Corning.

Jerry Lee Wiese was born September 20, 1950, in Atlantic, Iowa the son of

Ernest Eggert Wiese and Gladys Josephine (Slezak) Wiese. He grew up attending

school in Corning, graduating from the Prescott High School.

Jerry was a man of many trades. During his younger years he tended the farm and

delivered milk. For the majority of his life, Jerry was known as a truck driver

and mechanic.

He enjoyed spending his time trap shooting, hunting, fishing, riding bikes, telling

stories and harassing fruit (Fruit Hog).

Left to cherish Jerry's memory are his children Wendy Wiese of Arizona;

Codie Wiese and wife Alysia of Corning; Kathy Groves and husband Terry of Afton;

Tony Wiese of Arizona; JJ. Wiese and wife Grace; and his sister Mary Lou Stephens,

all of Georgia; Jeremiah Wiese of Corning; and Sharhia Wiese of Corning; his

mother Gladys Wiese of Red Oak; a sister, Margaret Queck and husband

Gerald; a brother Lyle Wiese and wife Janelle; nephews Adam Wiese and wife

Stephanie; and Andy Wiese; and eleven grandchildren, Amanda, Taylor, Ivy, Alyssa,

Miranda, Patrick, Casey, Gavin, Logan, Kacee and Alex.

Preceding Jerry in death were his wife T.J. (Tempie); his father Ernest Wiese;

grandparents Lew and Anna Slezak; and Eggert and Sarah Wiese.

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