DORA TURNERDeath of MRS. ROBERT TURNER,
Leon, Iowa, June 9, l883Editor Journal: Mrs. DORA TURNER, wife of Mr. ROBERT TURNER, of Fayette
township, died of puerperal fever, June 7th, and was buried on the 9th
in the Creveling graveyard, where her mother and father, Mrs. and Mr.
Graham, were previously buried, the day of her burial being the ninth
anniversary of the birth of her oldest child. Sister Turner was born in
Illinois, July 22, l852, and came to this county with her parents and
other members of the family fifteen or sixteen years ago, and soon after
united with the M.E. Church. She was married to ROBERT TURNER Jan. 7th,
l87l, and leaves four children, the youngest a babe a week old. Sister
TURNER was much beloved by all her relatives and neighbors, who attested
their regard by the most constant attention during her sickness of two
weeks and their presence and assistance at the funeral. The M.E. Church
in Lamoni was filled to overflowing and was tastefully draped in
mourning. The writer conducted the services, taking for the text the
43rd verse of the l3th chapter of Matthew --"Then shall the righteous
shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their father." and although the
roads were exceedingly bad from the rain of the previous day, 26 wagons
and carriages, loaded with old and young, and others on horseback,
regardless of church or other relations, followed to the grave. In
short, sister DORA was a good woman and so regarded in all the relations
of life, as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, neighbor and christian,
and will be very much missed in the church and Sunday school, as well as
in her well ordered home.
THOMAS WALLERCourtesy of Nancee (McMurtrey) Seifert at "mailto:iggy29@scican.net"
MARY A. THOMASThe DECATUR COUNTY JOURNAL
October 22, l887DIED -- at her home in Grand River Township, Decatur County, Iowa, on
the 22nd of October, l887, Mrs. MARY A. THOMAS.This aged mother in Israel came to the end of her natural life in a good
age like a shock of corn fully ripe for the harvest, being at death 77
years, 6 months and 22 days old. She professed a hope in Christ in her
l6th year and united with the Missionary Baptist Church, remaining a
devoted, consistent member until her death. Her Bible was a treasure of
light and comfort to her during her long and yet eventful pilgrimage in
life. She died sitting in her easy chair, quietly and as easily as a
fatighed and careworn one going to sleep, resting from her labors while
her work will be following her.Her funeral took place at the family residence, the services being
conducted by the Rev. F. EDWARDS, of Leon, the text being "Thess., 4:l3,
l4." She leaves two sons and five daughters with a large circle of kind
and devoted friends to mourn her loss. The funeral was largely
attended, and the remains were borne to the cemetery near Funk's Mill
and laid beside her husband to await the crowning of glory of the plan
of Redemption the resurrection of the just.Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which none ever wakes to weep,
A calm, and undisturbed repose.
Unbroken by the last of foes.--F.E.--
Courtesy of Nancee (McMurtrey) Seifert at "mailto:iggy29@scican.net"
Ralph L. Tanner Ralph L. Tanner, 83 of Denver died December 27. Services will be at noon Friday, January 3, in the Olinger Mortuary, Wadsworth Blvd. Mr. Tanner, a native of Padroni, was a construction salesman. Survivors include his wife, Fern; two sons, Ralph Tanner of Denver and Richard Burke of Baltimore; five daughters, Betty Bucey of Greenley, Beverly Steels of Brighton, Bonnie Siruno of Sanford FL., Barbara Duffy of Fairfield NJ and Joyce Wadzeck of Galena MO; 25 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Source: December 27, 1992; Beulah Vandel, 1994, copy with Carla Rae Perks
Oscar Everett Thomas Oscar Everett Thomas, son of Jacob Harvey and Myrtle (Evans) Thomas, was born Mary 29, 1900 in Mercer County, Missouri. He departed this life on January 23, 1987 in Leon, Iowa.
Oscar moved to Akron, Missouri with his family at the age of 6 and lived there until 1925. He was baptized into the Christian Fairview Church in Missouri at the age of 14.
On March 25, 1925 he was united in marriage to Norma Gray in Des Moines, Iowa. To this union 5 children were born: Juanita Maudlin of Mission Viejo, Cal.; Forrest William Thomas of Fort Dodge, Iowa; Audrey Jones and Deanna Thomas Both of Denver, Colo. and Carolyn Kirby of Beaufort, South Carolina.
Oscar had worked as a warehouse foreman at Brin's Furniture in Webster City, Iowa for many years. In 1955 he moved from Webster City of Raytown, Missouri. After retirement Oscar moved to Leon, Iowa in 1963.
Norma passed away, and on June 10, 1969 Oscar married Hattie Vandel in Bethany, Mo. They made their home in Davis City, Ia. where they resided until Hattie's death on Nov. 11, 1982. Oscar moved to Leon on April 1, 1983 and resided there until his death.
He was preceded in death by Norma and Hattie; parents; 2 brothers, Glenn and Harvey William and one sister, Opal Smith.
Surviving are his 5 children; 4 sisters: Ina Hughes of Raytown, Mo., Edna Rossen of Lamoni, Ia., Wilma Verone of New Bern, North Carolina and Gertrude DeLong of Chula Vista, California; 5 step children: Marjorie Abel and Donna Gilbert of West Des Moines, Ia.; Joseph Vandel of Leon, Ia.; Lela Keller of Decatur, Ia. and Gayla Lukenbill of Lamoni, Iowa; grandchildren; great grandchildren other relatives and friends.
Source: FuneralCard, Jan 27, 1987, original in Bill Akes FuneralCard Scrapbook
Ellen Jane Lentz Traupel Ellen Jane Lentz, the daughter of Jacob and Jane Beavers Lentz, was born near Woodland, Iowa, on January 5, 1865, passed away at her home near Garden Grove, Iowa on April 9, 1940, at the age of 75 years, three months and four days.
On December 27, 1900, she was married to Moses Traupel, who died March 30, 1937. To that union were born two daughters, Mrs. Verda Hamilton of Garden Grove and Mrs. Mary Ocho Hoadley of Newton, Iowa, who with their husbands. Herman Hamilton and Robert Hoadley and one granddaughter, Alice Ellen Hamilton, also a nephew, Forest Hamilton, who was reared in this home, are left to mourn her departure. She was one of a family of eleven children, one brother and four sisters having passed to the great beyond. Those living are Mrs. Lottie Lockwood of Woodland, Mrs. Mary Gammon, Cambria, Mrs. Adelia Bremer, Lineville, Mrs. Clara Patton, Woodland, and Harty Lentz, Lambert, Okla.
Perhaps no woman in one community was more loved by all than was Mrs. Trauple. All her close friends knew her as "Aunt Janey," the good friend at whose home they were always welcome.
Death closes the eyes and seals the lips of our friends but their lives go on. How can anyone say, that this good friend of our is dead, when you and I can see her in grateful God given memory as clearly as when she was in our midst.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 11 at the High Point Methodist church in charge of the Stewart Funeral Home of Leon with Rev. A. V. Hart, pastor of the Leon Christian church officiating.
We desire to express our very great appreciation of the many kindnesses and for the sympathy and help of all at the time of the illness and death of our loved mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hamilton and daughter.Source: Leon Journal-Reporter, 1940 Apr 18, copy with Carla Rae Perks
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoadley.
Mose Traupel Mose Traupel was born in Albany, Indiana, March 19, 1861, and passed away at his home near Garden Grove, Iowa, March 30, 1937, at the age of 76 years and 20 days.
He was the fourth son of Lewis and Harriet Traupel.
At the age of eight years he came with his parents to Iowa, settling in Decatur county. Here he grew to manhood and all his years were spent in this community.
On Dec. 27, 1900 he was united in marriage to Ellen Jane Lentz of Woodland. To this union were born two children, Mrs. Verda Hamilton and Miss Mary Ocho Traupel, who with the wife, one grandchild. Alice Ellen Hamilton, a nephew, Forest Hamilton, who since childhood has made his home with the family, and the son-in-law, Herman Hamilton, are left to mourn his passing.
The deceased is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Mary Smith of Mound City, Mo., Mrs. Josephine Squires of Los Angeles, California, Mrs. Nettie Hinebaugh of Garden Grove, two brothers, Lewis of Mitchell, South Dakota, and Will of Des Moines, also a host of other relatives and friends who will miss his ever cheerful smile and kindly word.
Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
He was one of Decatur county's most substantial and dependable farmers, a living example of the age-old proverb: "Let your word be as good as your deed." He was for many years a loyal member of the Masonic order of Garden Grove but in late years was unable to attend because of his health.
He spent many hours of recent years reading his Bible, and took great pride in being able to quote many favorite passages therefrom.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. May they be comforted by the promise: "He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live."
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church in High Point, with Rev. A. V. Hart of Leon officiating. The Stewart Funeral Home of Leon had charge. Interment was in High Point cemetery.
Card of Thanks -- We wish to express our most sincere thanks to the many friends for their kindnesses shown us at the death of our loved one, for the beautiful floral offerings and for the music.
Mrs. Mose Traupel and daughter Mary,Source: Obituary - copy with Carla Rae Perks
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hamilton and daughter.
John William TASH
The following Obit, probably from WallaWalla Union Bulletin, August 5, 1946. Was submitted by Gary Tash
"John William Tash, 73 years old, who had lived in Walla Walla since 1921, died Monday morning at his home on North Ankeny street following a short illness.
He was born in Decatur County, Iowa, February 3, 1873 and came to Oregon from that state. For a few years, he made his home in Buhl, Idaho before moving to Walla Walla in 1921.
He belonged to the United Brethern Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lena of Walla Walla; one son, Hiram Tash of Walla Walla; a sister, Mrs. Olla Stanton of Walla Walla; a brother Fred Tash of Hermiston; and three grandchildren.
John William and wife Lena V (Kelley) are both buried in the IOOF Cemetery in Walla Walla WA (a section of the Blue Mountain Cemetery).
Irene Maude (Pickering) Trisler
The Leon Journal Reporter; Leon, IA, Thurs, 14 Nov 1968 p 2 col 3 XXX
[sent by Helen Whannel]Irene Maude Trisler daughter of Martin and Ethleen Pickering was born in Leon, Iowa March 3, 1889, the oldest of five children and died November 6, 1968 at the Des Moines General Hospital, Des Moines. She was united in marriage to Earl Trisler who died one month ago. To this union five children were born , one died in infancy. She had resided in Des Moines 51 years and was a member of the Episcopal church, a Past Noble Grand of the Mayflower Rebekah Lodge, White Shrine and a Worthy Matron of the DeNova Chapter of the Eastern Star.
Survivors are three sons, Thomas, South Gate, Calif; Virgil, Tracy, Calif; Louie, Des Moines; daughter Mrs Ethleen Lord, Memphis, Mo; brother Louie Pickering, Leon; sister O’Neta, Des Moines; 13 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Hazel and brother Howard.Submitted by Pam Shelton-Anderson, 21 Jan 2001
Martin Earl Trisler
The Decatur County Journal, Leon, Iowa Thurs 23 July 1908, p 1 col 6 XXXMartin Earl Trisler, infant and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Trisler, was born in Leon, Iowa, December 12, 1906 and departed this life at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Trisler in Garden Grove, Iowa July 20, 1908 aged 1 year, 7 months and 8 days. The sickness of the little one was of short duration. While the parents with him were visiting in Garden Grove he was attacked with cholera infantum. This was July 10th. For ten days the little one lingered. The skill of three physicians was given, and all that loving hands could do was done. The good people or [sic-should be of] Garden Grove showed every kindness possible, but they could not hold him back. As the dewdrop fails before the rising sun, so failed his little form. As the rosebud is plucked for the fairest adornment, so has this little one been gathered for the heavenly mansions. His stay on earth was short, but in th efew fleeting months he took hold of the hearts of his parents and held them captive, satisfying them with his love and the sweet innocency of his life and filling their hearts with bright anticipations for the future. And now in his going the tender ties are not broken but rather strengthened as they draw the parents’ heart toward the heavenly home. Litte Martin was beautiful in life: in death angelic. The little form of clay will go back to the mother dust, but the spirit has returned to God who gave it. For a little time he looked upon the fair fields of earth; now his eyes are enraptured with heavenly visions. We have lost him for a little time, but he has gained heaven for all eternity. His parents, with four grandparents and four great grandparents and many other relatives and friends sorrow over his early departure. May their sorrow be lightened by the presence and power of God’s holy spirit richly she abroad in each heart.
Funeral services were held from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Mart Pickering, grandparents of the little one in Leon, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J. L. Boyd, pastor of the M. E. Church, assisted by Rev. J J Ruppert, of the Advent church. The floral offerings were many and beautiful and a large number of sympathising relatives and friends were in attendance. Interment in Leon cemetery.
Submitted by Pam Shelton-Anderson, 21 Jan 2001
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