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

Bowers, Avis Lurene Ballew -

A Memorial Service for Avis Lurene Bowers, 95, of Bedford, Iowa, will be held

June 25, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Bedford.

The Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Bedford is in charge of the arrangements.

Avis passed away at Goldenrod Manor in Clarinda after a short illness on

Saturday, June 9, 2007.

Avis Lurene Bowers was born on a farm near Bloomfield, Iowa, in Davis County

to Charles Jesse and Myrtle Nina (French) Ballew on November 5, 1911. As

a small child, her family left Iowa and lived in Nebraska, Colorado and Kansas,

finally settling back in Iowa near Clarinda.

Avis attended country school in rural Kansas and junior high school in Almena, Kansas,

before graduating from Clarinda High School with the class of 1930.

On December 27, 1930, Avis and Harold C Bowers were married in the Methodist

Parsonage  in Troy, Kansas. To this union  three children were born, Sharon,

Harold and Duane. Avis helped with the Bowers Grade A Jersey Dairy in the early

years of her marriage.

She was a 50 year member of the Bedford United Methodist Church and a

Charter member of the Methodist Women's Circle. She was also a member of the

Eastern Star, the American Legion Auxiliary and the National Federation of

Republican Women.

Avis is survived by her daughter Sharon and husband David Arthur of Clarinda,

sons Alan and wife Carol Bowers of Rogers, Arkansas and Duane and wife Sheryl

Bowers of San Antonio, Texas, eight grandchildren Lori and husband Steve Click,

Eric McCalla, Todd and wife Sally Bowers, Jayson Bowers. Susan, Debbie, Stacy

and Diane, nine great grandchildren and two nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harold in 1963, two

infant brothers, brother Amel, sister-in-law Hazel Ballew, grandson Stephen

Harold Bowers and step grandson Dan Arthur. Memorials may be directed to

the Bedford United Methodist Church.

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Brown, Harry (Dean) -

Funeral services for Harry Dean Brown, age 79, formerly of Gravity, died

Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Pine View Manor in Stanberry, Missouri, will be held

Saturday, June 30, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford,

Iowa. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 9:00 until service time. Burial will

be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton, Iowa. Memorials can be given in his name.

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.

Harry Dean Brown was born July 14, 1927; near Randolph, Iowa, the son of

Charles Calvin Brown and Debbie (Palmer) Brown. When Dean was about one

year old, his family moved to Taylor County where he grew up attending country

schools and the Blockton High School. After school, Dean remained at home

helping his parents on the farm. In the 1950's, Dean answered the call to faithfully

serve his country in the United States Army. Upon his discharge, Dean returned to

the family farm where he continued  their operation even after his parent's death.

In May of 1992, Dean was united in marriage to Bonnie (Davis) Smith. Both before and

after farming, Dean and Bonnie enjoyed traveling around the local area, especially

participating in the Country Music Operas. He truly loved to dance at the

'Country Jams' as they were referred to by some in his day and age! After Bonnie's

death in 1999, Dean sold his property near Gravity, Iowa and moved to Stanberry,

Missouri.

Mary Lawrence-Jones of Stanberry, formerly of Corning, Iowa, became a devoted

companion of Dean. They too enjoyed many happy times together attending

Country Music Operas until Dean's illness. Dean and Mary knew many people and

were devoted friends to everyone.

Left to cherish Dean's memory are his loving companion Mary Lawrence-Jones of

Stanberry, Missouri; along with many nieces and nephews, some of which probably

seemed more like brothers and sisters since the older ones and Dean were very close

in age and grew up together; along with his stepchildren and many great nieces, nephews,

relatives and friends.

Preceding Dean in death were his parents, Charles and Debbie Brown, his wife Bonnie,

three sisters, two brothers, and the spouses of each.

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Daly, Erma June Troxel -

Erma June (Troxel) Daly, age 82 of New Market, Iowa passed away on

Friday evening, June 8, 2007 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center in

Clarinda, Iowa. She was born June 13, 1924 at Imogene, Iowa, the

daughter of Irvin Foster and Ada William (Greer) Troxel.

She attended school in Tabor and graduated from the Tabor High

School. On July 9, 1943 Erma was united in marriage to Loren Edward

Daly in Bethany, Missouri. To this union three children were born, Ed,

Marilyn and Carolyn.

Erma was a homemaker raising her three children. She enjoyed

canning fruits and vegetables from her garden and baking pies. She

was very active in her church and especially enjoyed church camp. The

ultimate love of Erma's life was her family, She was a member of

the Siam Church of Christ and the Women Who Care Club in New

Market.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Carolyn; sister,

Lillian and a brother, Rex.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Loren of New Market, Iowa;

her children, Ed Daly and his wife Beth of New Market, Iowa, Marilyn

Brennfoerder and her husband Gary of Edgar, Nebraska; eight

grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; brother, James

Troxel and his wife Rosemary; sister, Betty Chase and her husband

Kenneth; half brother, Larry Troxel and his wife Ruth; half sister,

Rosalee Price and her husband James; two step sisters, Nina Lohman

and her husband Leonard and Avis Hoyt; brother-in-law, Rollin Daly

and his wife Dorothy; sister-in-law, Jean Troxel along with many other

relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M; on Monday, June 11, 2007 at the

New Market Church of Christ with Rev. Russ Clark officiating.

Burial was in the Dallas Center Cemetery north of New Market.

Visitation with the family present took place on Sunday afternoon

from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the New Market Church of Christ.

Memorials are directed to the Woman Who Care Club in New

Market or the Siam Church of Christ. To leave online remembrances

and condolences with the family go to www.selbykirsch.com. The

Selby-Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah was in charge of

arrangements.

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Dukes, Rex Donald -

Funeral services for Rex Dukes, age 82 of Bedford, who died Monday, June 4,

2007 at Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Corning were held Saturday,

June 9, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Burial was held in the

Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to Bedford Ambulance

Service. 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.

Rex Donald Dukes was born on December 30, 1924 to Fred Lee and Myrtle (Auten)

Dukes. He was the fifth of seven children. He moved to the farm south of

Bedford with his parents in the 1950's to help work the family farm.

On January 11, 1964, Rex was united in marriage to Mary Lou Goudie. To this

union three children were born, Brenda, David and Amy. He was also a

loving father to Donna, Ann and Mike Goudie.

Rex loved farming, raising livestock and caring for numerous pets of all breeds.

Rex continued to live on the family farm until a heart attack forced him to sell

and move into town in 1989. Rex and Mary Lou purchased a home as close to the

country as they could get. Rex spent his retired years taking care of many stray

cats and walking his dogs through the neighboring field. You could always find

Rex sitting on his swing under the shade tree in the back yard with a cat on his

lap and a dog at his feet, complaining about the speed to the traffic gong by the

house!

Rex was well known for teasing his children and grandchildren. He loved to ask

them if they knew "how an Indian pinched" and then proceed to "show them"!

Rex was very quick witted and always had an ornery grin on his face! He loved

sweet treats and liked to hide some around the house so he would have a treat

later for himself when everyone else had left.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Mary Lou of forty-years: children

and spouses Brenda Dukes of Bedford; David Dukes of Bellevue, Nebraska; Amy

(Jeff) Scott of Bedford: Donna (Matt) Johnson of Omaha, Nebraska; Ann (Stan)

Miller of Albion, Iowa; Mike (Marlys) Goudie of Ames, Iowa; grandchildren

Taylor Dukes, Erika and Connor Dukes; Colt Scott; Jennifer (Darin) Taylor; Leah

and Molly Johnson; Kerry (James) Gill; Kraig (Nicole) Miller; Kristen and Kody

Miller; Michelle (Josiah) Connor; David (Melissa) Goudie; Pete and Amanda Goudie;

greatgrandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kolton, Kooper and Kalaeb Gill; Myles and Addison Miller;

Davey, Michael and Danielle Goudie; also surviving Rex are a sister Eva (John) Fine

of Maryville, Missouri; and a brother, Cleo (Mary Lou) Dukes of Tarkio, Missouri;

along with many other nieces and nephews.

Proceeding Rex in death were his parents Fred and Myrtle Dukes; a grandson

Michael Paul Goudie; Fae and Nina Dukes, Denzel and Elizabeth Dukes;

Rachel and Over Cox and Clara and Joe Holker.

Rex will be greatly missed by all family, friend and pets.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 13, 2007

 

Fugle, Mason Tylor -

Funeral services for Mason Fugle, age 27 of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of

Clarinda and Maryville, who died Thursday, May 31, 2007, in Overland Park,

Kansas will be held Saturday, June 9, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral

Home in Bedford. Visitation will be Friday from 3 to 8 with the family greeting

friends from 6 to 8. Burial will be held in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton.

Memorials can be given in Mason's name. 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.

Mason Tylor Fugle Stroburg, only son and middle child of Peggy Stroburg and

Randy Fugle was born in Clarinda, Iowa on November 21st, 1979.

He lived in many places as he was growing up including Clovis, New Mexico where he

started elementary school. He also lived in Lubbock, Texas and Clarinda, Iowa.

He graduated from high school in Maryville, Missouri. He moved to Overland

Park, Kansas a few years ago when Emily came here to live from her childhood

home of California. Mason was most recently attending and working at DeVry

University.

Mason met Emily Bailey through a mutual friend in September 2001. They

maintained a long distance relationship until they moved to Overland Park,

Kansas in January 2005. They had discussed marriage, and Mason was

intending to formally propose, when he graduated from DeVry.

They had 2 children, Buster and Jinx... dachshunds which Mason took great pride in

training.

Mason always had a very curious mind. He was interested in the way things worked.

Even at a young age he would take all kinds of things apart just to see how they

worked. He didn't seem to care whether it was broken or not... he wanted to fix

it. This curiosity turned into a great passion for research and learning as he

became a man. He was an excellent student making the Dean's List every term at

DeVry.

Mason enjoyed computers. Anything he could do with a computer became a hobby;

research, surfing the web, emailing, building and so on. He shared a love of music

with most members of his family and all of his friends. He recently became

a very talented photographer. He and his sister Jessika often discussed the many

new found functions of their cameras. Mason took some beautiful pictures of his

grandparents' farm of which he was very proud.

Mason enjoyed  spending time with his niece and nephews. He and Joshua shared

an obsession with video and computer games. Mason and Grandpa Eldon shared

many discussions about the various things they researched. They always had to

know what made things tick and enjoyed sharing that information with each other.

As a small boy he developed a love for soccer which he had recently rediscovered.

He had joined a soccer team with his friends from school. Mason was very close

with his sisters and his Mom. He often discussed his Christian beliefs with them.

He frequently asked his mom questions and engaged in many discussions as

his faith grew. Mason committed his life to Jesus shortly after high school.

He and Emily attended First Family Church with his sister, Crystal. He joined

Christ in heaven on May 31, 2007 at the age of 27.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving girlfriend Emily Bailey of Irvine,

California: his mother Peggy Stroburg of Kansas City, Missouri; father

Randy Fugle of Independence, Missouri; sisters Jessika "Jaeka" Sump of

Clarinda, Iowa, (husband David); Crystal Fugle of Kansas City, Missouri; Stacy

Solerh of Brooklyn, Iowa, (husband Travis); niece and nephews Joshua Sickels,

Adrianna Sickels and Kylor Sump of Clarinda; grandparents Eldon and Mary

Stroburg of Blockton, Iowa; Thaine and Eleanor Cabbage of Clarinda, Iowa;

Jack Fugle of Stewart, Iowa and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 13, 2007

 

Grimm, Bobbie -

Bobbie Grimm, son of the late Lloyd and Flo Grimm passed away May 25,

2007 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He grew up in the Sharpsburg area

graduating from high school there. He was the last surviving sibling to

brothers Harlan and Wyatt and his sisters Mildred Donaldson and

Maysel Boltinghbuse. He is survived by his wife Marianne

of Scottsdale, three daughters, Kathy, Nancy and Sandra and

their families. Private services are pending.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 30, 2007

 

Halligan, Betty Ann Newkirk -

Mass of Christian Burial for Betty Halligan, age 85, of Lenox

who passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2007 at the Alegent

Health Mercy Hospital in Corning was held Thursday, May 31,

2007, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lenox.

Visitation was held Wednesday at the funeral home from 3:00 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 6:00 p.m. to

8:00 p.m. and a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Interment was held at

the North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. In lieu of flowers, the

family requests memorials be directed to the Lenox Fire

Department or the Lenox Ambulance Service. Memories

can be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefunralhome.

com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie

Funeral Home of Lenox.

Betty Ann (Newkirk) Halligan was born April 9, 1922, in Otho, Iowa,

the daughter of Roscoe Newkirk and Ina (Eckelberger) Newkirk.

She grew up in the Otho area, graduating from the Otho Community

High School with the Class of 1940. After graduation, Betty worked

as a waitress in Fort Dodge where she met Robert Halligan. In 1945

after their relationship flourished Bob entered the United States

Air Force. On July 13, 1946, in Denver, Colorado, at the Catholic

Chapel on Lowry Air Force Base, the couple was united in marriage.

After Bob's discharge from the Air Force they returned to Iowa

where they lived in several communities. Added to this union were

three children Mike, Roxanne and Mary. In 1967, they moved to

Lenox where they shared the last forty years of their lives.

Betty was an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church

and Altar Society in Lenox. She was always reading a good book.

That, along with her enjoyment of embroidery work and quilting,

kept her active. Together they enjoyed visiting relatives and

cherished the times with their children and grandchildren, who

were her pride and joy.

Left to cherish Betty's memory are her loving husband

of sixty-one years, Bob Halligan; three children, Michael Halligan

and wife Bonnie of Lenox; Roxanne Miller and husband Rodney of

Galesburg, Illinois; and Mary Halligan of Sioux City; a sister,

Shirley Dierking of Mesa, Arizona; eleven grandchildren;

nine great-grandchildren; along with many other relatives and friends.

Preceding Betty in death are her parents Roscoe and Ina

Newkirk; three brothers Lyle "Chig", Ray "Babe", Ron and a

sister Charlotte.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 6, 2007

 

Jenkins, George E -

Private inurnment was held for George E. Jenkins, 79, of Salem, Oregon. George

was born September 17, 1927 in Lenox, Iowa and died May 5, 2007 in Salem. He

graduated from Lenox High School in 1945. He enlisted in the Air Force from 1944

to 1947, then he went to work for Western Electric Co; and eventually GTE until an

early retirement in June of 1983.

He married Dottie Nichols on June 22, 1988 in Las Vegas. They resided in

Coquille, Ore. for several years before relocating to Salem. In addition to phone

companies, George worked as a reserve police officer for the Coos County Sheriff's

Office for almost 40 years. George's great passion was deer and elk hunting, which

he shared with his best friends, Larry and Sue Leader.

He and his wife enjoyed traveling throughout the States in their RV. George also

belonged to UMCI, an over age 40 motorcycle club, with whom he enjoyed many rides.

Survivors include his wife, Dottie Jenkins of Salem; daughters and son-in-law,

Beverly and Shawn Waterman of Washougal, Wash., and Brenda Martindale

of Coquille; stepdaughters and son-in-law, Robin Stewart of Portland and Stefani and

Marty Holland of Coquille; brother, Myron Jenkins of Happy Jack, Ariz.; good

friends Larry and Sue Leader of Myrtle Point, Ore. and Steve and Debbie Dalton of

Atlanta, GA. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He

was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma; sisters, Mary, Jenny, Edith and Lilly;

and step daughter Dena Booth.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 30, 2007

 

Longfellow, Deloris Burns -

Funeral services for Deloris Longfellow, age 87 formerly of the Lenox, Iowa

area, who passed away Saturday, June 16, 2007 at the Good Samaritan Home

in Red Oak, Iowa were held Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie

Funeral Home in Bedford, Iowa. Burial was held in the Fairview Cemetery

also in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to the Fairview Cemetery Association.

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.

Deloris (Burns) Longfellow was born May 24, 1920, in Bedford, Iowa the daughter

of Newt Oliver Burns and Norma Ruth (Clary) Burns. She grew up on the family farm

east of Bedford where she attended Maple Lawn School. Upon graduation she was

employed in local homes until  she met Wilson. The couple were united in marriage on

May 5, 1938, in Maryville, Missouri. Together they resided south of Bedford near

the Frog Valley School where she helped Wilson on the farm. In 1942, they

purchased a farm 4 1/2 miles southeast of Lenox where they lived and raised

their family. In 1980, they moved to Creston, Iowa and in 1995, Wilson passed away.

Deloris continued to live in Creston, moving to Arlington Place Assisted Living in Red

Oak 2 1/2 years ago to be near her daughter's family. She lived there until her

recent illness.

Deloris was a member of the First Christian Church in Lenox for many years. She

had also been a member of the Neighborly Neighbor's Club. While living in Creston,

she became a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church where she participated in a

Bible Study Group. Deloris and Wilson frequently attended activities at the Creston

Senior Citizens Center. Throughout the years she loved working in her garden,

tending her flowers and canning produce. She was a devoted Avon representative.

Deloris was a 'care giver' and she frequently opened her home to other family members

especially nieces and nephews. She was a tremendous cook and baker, specializing in

pies, homemade noodles and breads. Deloris and Wilson found great pleasure in

square dancing, traveling around the Midwest, fishing, hiking and spending time

outdoors. After Wilson's death, she traveled to six foreign countries. Her family

was always her passion in life, especially being involved with her grandchildren

and greatgrandchildren.

Left to cherish Deloris' memory are her children, Sharron Howes and husband

David Howes of Red Qak, Iowa; Dr. Jack Longfellow and wife Dr. Diane Longfellow

of Broken Bow, Nebraska; Mary Joe Simms Owens of Bella Vista, Arkansas; and

Carolyn Wilson and husband Wayne Wilson of Clearfield, Iowa; a brother Verlin Burns

and wife Barbara Burns of Springfield, Missouri; a sister Shirley Jackes and husband

Bob Jackes of Monroe, Michigan; thirteen grandchildren; and fourteen great-

grandchildren.

Preceding Deloris in death are her parents; her loving husband Wilson

Longfellow in 1995; a son, Dr. Kenneth Larry Longfellow in 1975; six brothers and one

sister.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 20, 2007

 

Meredith, Clarice Pauline Osburn -

Funeral services for Clarice Meredith, age 75 of Bedford, who died Thursday,

May 24, 2007 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center were held Tuesday, May

29, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Burial was held

in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to the Midwest

Country Music in Redding or the Bedford Ambulance Service. 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.

Clarice Pauline Meredith was born August 12, 1931, in Bedford, Iowa, the

daughter of Walter Osburn and Mildred (Pollock) Osburn. Clarice was a 1950

graduate of Bedford High School. She was united in marriage February 10,

1950 to Howard Meredith. To this union four children were born: Linda,

Stephen, Richard and Claudia.

Clarice was a loving wife and mother and taking care of her family was her

occupation. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Bedford.

Clarice enjoyed her friends and neighbors along with several neighborhood

clubs. She especially looked forward to meeting with her classmates each

spring and fall. Her hobbies included hand crafts, ceramics and quilting.

Left to cherish Clarice's memory are her children, Linda Miers and husband

Melvin of Boone, Iowa; Stephen Meredith of Bellevue, Nebraska; Richard

Meredith and wife Sandy of Bedford, Iowa; Claudia Hebing and husband

Todd of Oakland, Iowa; grandchildren, Amy Karg and husband Mark of Latimer,

Iowa; Aaron Miers of Shenandoah, Iowa; Angie Eisele and husband Chad of Des

Moines, Iowa; Jason Meredith of Corpus Christi, Texas; Kerri Meredith of

Bedford, Iowa; Adam Hebing of Oakland, Iowa; great grandchildren, Kaylee Karg

and Konnor Karg; brothers, Robert Osburn of Bedford, Iowa; Edwin Osburn

and wife Edith of Albuquerque, New Mexico; brother-in-law, James John of

Clinton, Iowa; sister-in-law, Mary Osburn of Plattsburgh, New York; along

with several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Clarice in death were her parents; husband, Howard Meredith;

brother, Bill Osburn and sister, Doris John.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 6, 2007

 

Owens, Myron K -

Myron K. Owens, 92, of Oak Ridge Road, died Wed., June 20, 2007 at The

Clough Center in New London where he had been a resident since 2003.

He was born in Clearfield, Iowa on Sept. 28, 1914 the son of Clyde and Nellie

(Knox) Owens. He graduated from Clearfield High School and was a member

of the The United Methodist Church of Clearfield. Myron moved to

Georges Mills in 1980 and had been a self employed carpenter working for

many people throughout the area. He liked to travel, do crossword puzzles,

and was an avid reader.

His first wife, Martha (Seymour) Owens, died in 1993. He is survived by his

wife of 13 years, Lillian (LaJoie) Owens of Georges Mills, NH; four

stepchildren, Andrew and Freeman Denish of Lumberton, NC, Kathryn

Denish of Georges Mills, NH, and Melvin Denish of Clarksville, TN; two step

grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and a sister-in-law, Edith Owens of Claremont,

 NH.

A graveside service was held Tuesday, June 26, 2007 in Bunker Hill Cemetery,

Wilmot, NH with The Rev. Patricia Williams, pastor of the Georges Mills

Community Methodist Church, officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions

may be made to The United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 88, Clearfield, 1A 50840

or to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Chadwick Funeral Service of New London, NH is assisting the family with

arrangements. To sign an online guestbook please visit

www.chadwickfuneralservice.com.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 27, 2007

 

Ramsey, Winfield -

Winfield Ramsey, age 100 of Lenox, formerly of Mt. Etna, Brooks, and Cromwell,

passed away June 25, 2007 at the Lenox Care Center. Funeral services were held

Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at Coen-Beaty-Pearson Family Funeral Service in Lenox

with Pastor Tim Maxa and Pastor John Wagner officiating. Burial took place in the

North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox on Thursday, June 28, 2007. Memorials may be

directed to the Heifer Project International. On-line condolences may be left at

www.pearsonfi.uieralhomes.com.

Winfield Ramsey, son of Ellsworth Ramsey and Matilda Larson, was born December

8, 1906 in Cass County, Iowa. He attended country school in the Mt. Etna area. On June

12, 1938 he was united in marriage to Ila Swartz at her parents home.

He was a farmer all of his life, beginning in Adams County near Mt. Etna, then

Brooks, Cromwell, and in 1945 he started farming in Lenox. Winfield belonged to

the Church of the Bretheran in Mt. Etna later changing his membership to the Stringtown

Community Church when he moved to the Lenox area.

Survivors include his children Crystal (Mark) Walvoord of Holland, Michigan, Edwin

Ramsey of Prescott, Iowa and Galen Ramsey of Chicago, Illinois; sister, Ruth Hoyt of

Villisca, Iowa; two grandchildren Alison (Mike) Ikerd, Kristen Walvoord; two great

grandchildren Dustin and Ashley.

Winfield was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ila, four brothers and five sisters.

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

 

Sinning, Jean Brandt -

Jean Sinning, age 84 of Lenox, formerly of Corning, passed away at Vintage Park

Assisted Living on Monday, June 11, 2007. Funeral services were held June 14,

2007 at the Presbyterian Church in Corning with Rev. Ken Rummer officiating.

Burial took place in the Frankville Cemetery at Frankville, Iowa on June 15,

2007. On-line condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Jean Sinning was born April 17, 1923 in Frankville, Iowa the daughter of Arthur

Brandt and Esther Snitker.  On June 14, 1944 she was united in marriage in Frankville

to Wilton H. Sinning. She attended the Frankville School through 8th grade and

graduated from Decorah High School. She earned her A.A. degree from Luther

College and began her teaching career in Alexander, IA. When her children were

in school, Jean went back to college to earn her B.S. degree at Northwest

Missouri State College. She also taught in the Corning and Prescott schools

until her retirement in 1980.

She was the ideal minister's wife, participating in choirs, Sunday Schools, and

other church organizations. She was particularly interested in music, directing

and singing in church and community choirs. Jean was active in community

organizations such as Departmental Club, Women's Club, P.E.O. and Rotary

Ann. She was the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award in 1999. Jean

and Bill spent much of their retirement years serving as Volunteers in Mission

through the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. in Sitka, Alaska; Mt. Pleasant, Utah;

Stoney Point, New York, and Homestead, Florida. They also enjoyed

traveling to Germany, Russia, and Spain and throughout the United States.

Jean is survived by her daughters Diane (David) Bradley of Danville, CA and

Judy (Michael) Storin, Aurora, CO; son, David Sinning and significant other, Jenny

Boswell, Tuttle, OK; six grandchildren, Scott and Jill Bradley, Danville, CA, Joel,

Carrie and Ben Storin, Aurora, CO and Kellen Sinning, Boulder, CO; several nieces

and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Alice Bulman and

Marion Laterman; her son, Mark; and her loving husband of 59 years, Bill.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 20, 2007

 

Thompson, Helen Joy Wilson -

Helen Joy Thompson, 70, Pickering, Missouri, died Saturday, June 2, 2007,

at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

She was born August 21, 1936 in Hopkins, Missouri to Roy and Bertha (Riley)

Wilson and graduated from Hopkins High School in 1954. She married Roy

Donald Thompson on June 6, 1954 in Hopkins. Helen retired in 1998 from the

Maryville, Missouri Eveready Battery Plant. She was a member of the Hopkins

First Christian Church and was also a co-founder of the Young Wives

Friendship Club.

Preceding her in death were her parents and two sisters and brothers-in-law,

Cleta Dowden and husband Willis and Martha White and husband Wayne.

She is survived by her husband, Roy Donald Thompson, Pickering; two

daughters and their husbands: Debbie (Steve) Powell, Bedford, Iowa and

Diane (Terry) Gregg; Adrian. Missouri; four grandchildren: Clinton

(Kandra) Powell, Omaha, Nebraska; Derek Powell. Bedford, Iowa; Trevor

and Taryn Gregg, Adrian; two step-grandsons: Josh (Crystal) Gregg, Grain

Valley and Joe Gregg, Panama City, Florida; step-great-grand granddaughter,

Pryscilla Gregg, Grain Valley and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation was held from Monday, June 4, 2007 at the First Christian Church,

Hopkins, Missouri. Funeral Services were held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June

5, 2007 also at the church. Burial will be in Hopkins Cemetery. Memorials may be

made to the Ronald McDonald House, 2502 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri

64108.

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Williams, Bertha Milliken -

Funeral services for Bertha Williams, age 96, of Lenox, who died Wednesday, May 30,

2007 at the Lenox Care Center were held Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the

Lenox Christian Church. Interment will be held at North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

Memorials can be given in Bertha's name. 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.

Bertha Williams was born November 23, 1910, near Lenox, Iowa, the daughter of Clyde

Milliken and Anna (Wurster) Milliken. She grew up attending school, graduating from the

Lenox High School with the Class of 1929. On March 29, 1930, she was united in marriage

to Melvin Williams. To this loving union three children were born, Norma, Dorothy and Bill.

Bertha was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed being a farmer's wife and

homemaker, and all the duties that went along with it. Bertha and Melvin lived on a farm

west of Lenox where she tended a large vegetable garden. Being a 'true farmer's wife'

Bertha raised chickens and helped the chores of milking the cows, at least until she taught

the kids how to milk them! Bertha was also a tremendous baker and cook. She specialized

in raisin cream pie, date cookies and chicken and biscuits. Often the kids would return

home from school to the smell of home baked bread. In 1976, she and Melvin moved off

of the farm and into their home on Kansas Street in Lenox. In 1987 Melvin passed away and

in November of 2002, due to her health declining, Bertha moved into the Lenox Care Center.

She was a member of the Blue Grove Church and the Lenox Christian Church; she had also

been a member of the Sunshine Sister's Club.

Left to cherish Bertha's memory is a daughter, Norma Reed and husband Marvin of

Lenox; a son, Bill Williams and wife Nancy of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren, Stephen

Reed and wife Jacki; Jeffrey Reed and wife Carla; Susan Miller and husband Dan; Gary

Stoaks and wife Teresa; Kurt Stoaks and wife Mandy; great-grandchildren, Troy Reed

and wife Chris; Crystal Shawler and husband Todd; Dawn Shuler and husband John;

Alicia Hutt and husband Rob; Shane Stoaks arid wife Lindsay; Trever and Jody Reed;

Jacob, Amber and Jordan Miller; Todd, Jacy and Tyra Stoaks; great great-

grandchildren, Dustin, Morgan, Stephanie and Stacy Shuler; Trenton Shawler; Lincoln

Hutt; and Patrick Harden; a son-in-law, Howard Stoaks and a brother-in-law, John

Baxter along with many other relatives and friends.

Preceding Bertha in death are her parents; her husband Melvin in 1987; a daughter,

Dorothy Stoaks in 2002; a grandson, Kevin Williams in 2007; a sister and brother-in-law

Ruth and Lyle Raines; a sister Doris Baxter; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Glen and

Margaret Williams; and another sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Bernice and Skeeter

(Marvin) Brown.

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