Foster, Sarah J. Clapper Quivey - Mrs Sarah J. Foster died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Henry Swisher, six miles south of town [Page County, Iowa], Thursday morning at nine o'clock.

The funeral was from the residence Friday morning at ten o'clock, Rev L.B. Carpenter of Nodaway officiating.

The decedent was born near Albany, New York, November 20, 1823, being at the time of her death 79 years, 4 months and 19 days of age. She was married to William H. Quivey January 1 1844, and to this union were born five children, all of whom survive. Their names follow: Mrs Henry Swisher of North Grove, Mrs A.C. Wolf of Drayton, North Dakota, Mrs John Robinson, of Chadwick, Illinois, George Quivey of Waterloo, and Israel B., of Omaha. The daughter from whose home the funeral occurred and a son, Israel B., of Omaha, were the only children who were able to attend the obsequies.

The father of these children died in 1854 and the mother was married to John Foster who died several years ago. For the past twenty years the mother has made her home among her children. She had been a sufferer with la grippe for three weeks, and that, together with old age, caused her death.

She became a christian at the tender age of sixteen years, living faithfully to her vows, and had expressed her willingness to part this life and join her Redeemer. The body was shipped to Milledgeville, Illinois, for interment beside her first husband, the daughter, Mrs Swisher, accompanying the remains. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Apr 15, 1903

Fry, Charles William - Death took Clarinda's last Spanish-American War veteran Wednesday evening when Charles William Fry, 86, succumbed to a heart attack at the West Portal Nursing Home.

His death occurred within a month of that of his wife, Effie, who died Jan 28.

Mr Fry was born in Ohio on July 14, 1872. He came to this vicinity with his parents in a covered wagon as a youngster. He was a barber until his retirement. The family residence was at 600 N 10th St here.

Mr Fry was an active member of the Clarinda post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of the Christian Church.

Surviving are a son, Lester, of Lincoln, Neb, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 pm from the Foster-Williams Mortuary with the Rev Ralph Allen in charge. Burial is in the Clarinda Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 26, 1959

Charlie Fry, a one-time resident of the Siam community and a member of Company I, Spanish-American War veterans, died Wednesday, February 25. His death occurred within a month of that of his wife, Effie, who died January 28, 1959.

Mr Fry was born in Ohio on July 14, 1872 and came to Taylor county with his parents, Mr and Mrs William Fry in a covered wagon as a youngster. He was a barber at Clarinda until his retirement.

He is survived by one son Lester Fry of Lincoln, Nebr; nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held in Clarinda Saturday afternoon with burial in the Clarinda cemetery. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, 05 Mar 1959

Fry, Effie Griffith - Mrs Effie Fry, 81, died Wednesday afternoon at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital of a heart attack. She had been hospitalized two days and had been in poor health since June.

Mrs Fry was born on Sept 2, 1877, southeast of New Market in Taylor County, the daughter of Mr and Mrs David Griffith. The family moved to Clarinda when she was five years of age and her home had been here since. She was a 62-year member of the First Christian Church and had formerly belonged to the Ladies Aid Society and the Veterans Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband Charles W. Fry, Clarinda's only living Spanish-American War veteran; a son Raymond Miller of Lincoln, Neb; four grandchildren; two brothers, Claude Griffith of Santa Monica, Calif; and Earl Griffith of Missouri.

The service will be at the Foster-Williams Mortuary. Time of the service has not been set pending word from the out-of-town relatives but may be learned by calling the funeral home. The Rev Ralph G. Allen will officiate. Interment will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 29, 1959

Gray, Kyle - Services will be held at Walker Funeral Home at 2 pm Saturday for Kyle Gray, AXAN, 19, who was killed Tuesday night in an automobile accident in Jacksonville, Fla.

The son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Gray of Hepburn, he was a passenger in a car driven by a friend, who was seriously injured.

Gray had entered the Navy in August 1975 and complete basic training at the U.S. Naval Training center in San Diego, Cal.

Much of his service time had been spent in electronics school, and he was presently stationed at the Naval air station in Jacksonville, Fla.

Born Aug 29, 1957 at Clarinda, the son of Arthur and Mary Robinson Gray, he was a 1975 graduate of Clarinda high school.

He had won several southwest Iowa horse awards and since joining the navy had entered rodeos in Tennesse, Georgia and Florida.

Besides his parents of Hepburn, he is survived by three brothers, Staff Sgt Russell D. Gray of Whiteman A.F. base, Knob Noster, Mo; Sgt Gary L. Gray of Ft Carson, Colo; and J. Kevin Gray of Hepburn.

Gail L. Davis of Hepburn is a sister and Mrs Florence Robinson of Hepburn is his grandmother.

These are six nieces and nephews.

A military service and burial will be in North Grove cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 18, 1976

Gray, Mary Ellen Robinson - Mrs Arthur (Mary Ellen) Gray, 52, died Tuesday morning at Murphy Memorial Hospital in Red Oak following a long illness.

She was born January 3, 1925 at Villisca, the daughter of Frank and Florence Kendall Robinson.

Mrs Gray graduated valdictorian from Massena High School in 1942.

On March 5, 1946 she was married to Arthur Gray who survives. They have lived in Hepburn since 1949.

Mrs Gray worked at Lisle Corp from 1958 until 1974. Besides her husband of the home she is survived by four children: Russell Gray, Clarinda, Kevin Gray, Hepburn, Sgt Gary Gray, Ft Carson, Colo., and Gail Davis, Hepburn. There are 5 grandchildren. Mrs Valora Kenney, Denver, Colo. is a sister. Brothers are Frank C. Robinson, Aurora, Colo., Richard H. Robinson, Carmichael, Calif, and John R. Robinson, Olathe, Kansas.

Preceded in death by a son Kyle K. Gray in November 1976.

Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at Walker Funeral Home with Rev Jerold Irvin officiating. Garland Andrew was soloist and Ruth Garrett organist. Casket bearers were: Eugene Williams, Deane Johnson, Clementh Crussell, Charles Graham, Gerald Stickler and Roy Graham, Jr.

Burial was in North Grove cemetery.

She is also survived by her mother, Florence Robinson of Hepburn. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 3, 1977

Head, Carrie B. Johnson - Funeral services for Mrs George (Carrie B.) Head, 90, of College Springs will be at 2 pm, Friday at the United Methodist Church in College Springs, with Rev Clarence Landis officiating.

Mrs Head died Tuesday evening at the Bethesda Care Center where she had lived since June 1975.

She was born Sept 11, 1886 near College Springs, the daughter of Andrew M. and Katharine Sinn Johnson. Her husband, George Head, preceded her in death May 12, 1966.

Mrs Head is survived by a brother, Roy Johnson of Clarinda. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and a sister.

Burial will be in North Grove cemetery northeast of Clarinda.

Casket bearers will be Walter Downing, Marvin Rowan, Neely Ridnour, Fred Stimson, Bill Kirkham and Jim Brown.

At the register will be Irene Stimson and Gladys Christensen,. Flower bearers will be Gertrude Downing, Charlotte Christensen and Wanda Hamm.

Ushers will be Gary Tritsch and Ed Johnson. H.E. Richardson will be soloist and Susan Horel organist.

Walker Funeral Home is in Charge of arrangements. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 24, 1977 Thursday

Head, George Edward, 84, died May 11 at Municipal Hospital. He had been a patient at Young's Nursing Home for seven months. Mr Head had farmed in the College Springs area for many years, retiring to an acreage near College Springs with his wife, the former Carrie Johnson. Mrs Head survives with two sisters, Mary and Alice Head of Clarinda.

Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church in College Springs at 2 pm Friday. Burial will be in North Grove Cemetery northeast of Clarinda. Walker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 12, 1966

George Edward Head, the son of John S. and Elizabeth M. Head was born May 16, 1881 in Taylor County near Hawleyville, Ia, and passed away May 11, 1966, at the Municipal Hospital at Clarinda, Iowa.

He was of a family of five children. His parents, one brother and one sister preceded him in death. He grew to manhood in Taylor County, Iowa and was a farmer living in many different communities in Taylor and Page Counties. On Dec 23, 1908, he was married to Miss Carrie B. Johnson of Hepburn, Iowa.

They live in various communities and in 1941 they purchased their present home near College Springs, Iowa.

He had been in failing health since 1961 and on Oct 2, 1965, he fell at his home breaking his hip. The rest of his life was spent at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital, and the Youngs Nursing home of Clarinda.

He was a member of the Methodist church of College Springs, and was faithful in attendance as long as his health permitted; was an honorary member of the W.C.T.U. of College Springs, Iowa. He was a good neighbor, never to busy to help in time of need. He leaves to mourn his loss, his faithful wife, Carrie, two sisters, Marry and Alice Head of Clarinda, Iowa, a number of nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

Services held at College Springs Methodist Church, Friday, May 13, 1966 with the Rev James Warner and the Rev Clifford Fitz officiating. Hymns "Sunrise" and "Want Now to Cross Jordon Alone", were sung by Horace E. Richardson with Mrs Doris Tritsch at the organ. In charge of flowers were Gladys Christensen, Gertrude Downing and Charlotte Christensen. Casket bearers were Clark Perry, Ross Parks, Knox McCalla, Fred Stimson, Clark McKeown and Marvin Rowan.

Burial was in the North Grove cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 19, 1966

Hollis, Albert - Albert Hollis, son of George and Tabitha Hollis, was born January 17, 1878, near Hepburn, Iowa, and passed away at the Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital at Hastings, Nebr, on March 19, 1943, following ten days hospitalized ...He had been ill about ... months.

He was married November..1901? to Lula Knowles and a son was born...

Most of his life was spent near Hepburn where he will be ..missed by his many friend.

He leaves to mourn his passing, three sons, Oral, Virgil and ... of Juniata, Neb one daughter Mrs Gertie Cross of St Louis, Mo, a brother and a sister, Mrs Ethen? Shum of Biggsville, Ill and seven grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from the North Grove church Tuesday afternoon, March 23 with Rev Harry Walling in charge. [Much of this is too faded to read] CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 29, 1943

Hollis, Bert - Mr Bert Hollis, 81, of Percival, Ia, died Tuesday afternoon, Mar 18, at the Sidney Health Center at Sidney, Ia. He was born Nov 22, 1915, near Hepburn, Ia, the son of Albert and Lula Knowles Hollis. On August 21, 1954, he was married to Betty Sullivan Miller. Mr Hollis was a carpenter and worked in California for 26 years. They moved back to Clarinda in 1982, and lived there until moving to Percival in 1987.

Mr Hollis is survived by his wife of the home, and children: Patty Usher and husband, Dennis, Clarinda, Betty Wallace and husband, Robert, Glenwood, Carolyn Howe, San Diego, Ca, Janet Wilhite and husband, John, Long Beach, Ca, Sue Hollis, Chester, Ca, Michael Hollis and wife, Laura, Ajo, Az, Jerry Miller and wife Mavis, Glenwood, Kay Vincent and husband, Joe, Downey, Ca, and John Miller, Huntington Beach, Ca. There are 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Gertie Cross, Clarinda, is a sister. Brother-in-laws are Loren Sullivan, Ca, Everett Sullivan, Chariton, Ia, three sisters-in-law, Margaret Musick, Chariton, Ia, Helen Willits, Chariton, and Phyllis Vincente, Hanford, Ca.

He was preceded in death by parents, infant son, and brothers, Glen, Ora and Virgil.

Funeral services were Sat, Mar 22, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, with burial in the North Grove Cemetery, rural Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 26, 1997

Hollis, George W. - George W. Hollis died at his home in Page county, nine miles northeast of Clarinda, December 22, 1912, at half past nine o'clock. Mr Hollis had been a constant sufferer of Bright's disease and had been in failing health for the past three years until death relieved him.

George W. Hollis was born in Shelbyville, Shelby county, Indiana. He came to Page county, Iowa, with his parents, Mr and Mrs Edward Hollis, in the year of 1854, when he was but two years old and spent the remainder of his life on a farm in that county. He was born January 28, 1852, being 60 years, 10 months and 24 days old at the time of his death.

The deceased was united in marriage to Tobitha Hunter February 23, 1873. To this union was born three sons and four daughters, Albert and Ora Hollis, Mrs Dollie Gray of North Grove, Mrs Nora Richards, Nodaway; Mrs Stella Coy of Clarinda; and Mrs Ethyl Shum, Avin, Illinois, survive him. One son, Chas died in 1892.

The funeral services were held Tuesday, December 24, at the North Grove cemetery.

The deceased man was a brother-in-law of J.L. Neill of Villisca. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Jan 2, 1913

Hollis, Nancy Jane Chamberlain - Nancy Jane Chamberlain Hollis formerly of Nodaway, was born in Peoria, Ill., April 9, 1858, departed this life Nov 25 after several weeks of illness, at the home of her daughter, Mrs Alonzo Ruben in Corning. At the time of her death she had reached the age of 90 years.

She came with her parents to make her home in Clarinda, Ia., in 1864. Clarinda was an inland town at the time of their coming and they were met with a covered wagon and team at the nearest railroad station in St Joseph, Mo.

She spent the most of her early life in Clarinda where she received her education. At the age of 15 she taught her first term of school in Hawleyville and she continued teaching in rural schools until the time of her marriage.

She was converted and united with the Methodist church in Clarinda in her girlhood days.

On November 4, 1880, she was united in marriage to Samuel Hollis, and to this union were born eight children. The husband, three sons and one daughter preceded her in death. as did also one sister and five brothers. Surviving are three daughters: Mrs Clarence Swisher of Berkeley, Calif, Mrs Hugh Burnside of Ronan, Mont., Mrs Lonnie Ruben of Corning, Ia, and one son, James Hollis of Omaha. There are also twelve grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren, besides several nieces and nephews.

Mrs Hollis was an active member of the W.R.C. of Nodaway forty years, and was a faithful worker in her church and attended it regularly until the time of her failing health. VILLISCA REVIEW Villisca, Iowa, Dec 9, 1948

Hollis, Ora - Funeral services will be held at the Walker Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 pm for Ora Hollis, 72, who spent his entire life on a farm nine miles northeast of Clarinda.

Mr Hollis, who farmed and operated threshing machines, died at the Municipal Hospital Sunday at 12:50 pm of a heart condition.

The last of a family of seven, Mr Hollis never married. He is survived by many nieces and nephews, including Ray and Harry Schenck and Mrs Deo (Gertie) Cross here.

The Rev David Ash, pastor of the First Methodist Church, will officiate at the services. Interment will be in the North Grove cemetery.

It is Mr Hollis' own request that there be no flowers at his funeral. Memorials may be given to the Heart Fund. They may be left at the Walker Funeral Home. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 27, 1961

Hollis, Virgil - Virgil Hollis, 33, died at the Municipal hospital here Saturday morning after a long illness. He had been following the carpenter trade, employed by Mrs B.W. Freeman, whose granddaughter he married, to keep up her many town properties. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Walker funeral home and burial at North Grove cemetery. His wife and two children live at 515 east Grant street. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 29, 1947

Virgil Hollis was born March 20, 1914, near Hepburn, Iowa and died Dec 27 at Clarinda after a short illness at the age of 33 years, 9 months and 7 days.

He was preceded in death by his father Albert Hollis and mother, Lula Hollis.

He was united in marriage Feb 10, 1940 to Marian Mack and to this union were born two children, a daughter Peggy Ann and a son, Ronald Lee.

He is survived by two brothers, Ora L. of Riverton, Neb and Bert of Bell Garden, Calif, and a sister, Gertie, of St Louis, Mo. He also leaves one uncle, Ora Hollis of Hepburn and an aunt, Mrs Ethyl Shum of Biggsville, Ill. besides several nephews and nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held from the Walker Funeral home at 2 pm Monday Dec 29, 1947 in charge of Rev W.W. Bentzinger. Music was furnished by Aletha Hutchings and Doris Forbes who sand "Going Down the Valley" and "God's Tomorrow." Casketbearers were Lawrence Beauchamp, Alvin Baker, Eddie Fidler, Dorman Milligan, Wilmer Milligan and Willis D. Weaver. Burial was in the North Grove cemetery.

CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 1, 1948

Humble, Julie Ann Robinson - Julie Ann Robinson Humble, 41, of Kansas City, Ks., formerly of Clarinda, died Monday afternoon, April 17, 1995 at Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Ks., where she had been admitted a few hours earlier.

She was born July 11, 1953 at Clarinda, to Richard H. and Clella Hotze Robinson. She had lived in Kansas City for the past few years.

Survivors include a son, Sean Humble, Shawnee, Ks., and two grandchildren. Also surviving is her mother, Clella Young, Clarinda, and sister, Cheryl Newman, Council Bluffs.

Graveside services will be at 2 pm on Sunday, April 23 at North Grove Cemetery. The family will meet friends at the Calvary Baptist Church, Clarinda, following the service.

Memorials may be directed to the family, or the Calvary Baptist Church, Clarinda.

Arrangements were made by Walker-Merrick Funeral Home. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 19, 1995

Johnson, Catherine Dallas Twp--Friends here were grieved to learn of the death of Mrs Catharine Johnson at the home of her daughter, Mrs George Head last week. This family lived in the Liggett district several years. Mrs Johnson was a devout Christian and is mourned by all who knew her. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, 11 Aug 1932

Kendall, Hazel McKee - Funeral services for Hazel McKee Kendall formerly of Clarinda, will be held Tuesday at 11 am in the Lenox United Methodist Church, with burial following at North Grove Cemetery near Hepburn. She died Dec 6, 1985, after being a resident in a Council Bluffs nursing home the last two years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr and Mrs Mont McKee; brother, Gerald McKee; husband, John Kendall; and only child, Bill Kendall.

She was employed at Woolworth's Store in Clarinda for years prior to her marriage and moving to Lenox. She made her home there until going to Council Bluffs to the nursing home. Mrs Kendall was a long-time member of the Semper Fidelis Study Club in Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 09, 1985

Kendall, Janette "Nona" - Funeral service was held at the Walker Funeral home here this Monday afternoon for Mrs John H. Kendall, 82, who died at the home of a daughter, Mrs Florence Robinson, at Hepburn Friday morning.

Mrs Kendall was a lifetime resident of the North Grove community. She is survived by five children, Mrs Robinson, Mrs Geneva Schmidt, St Louis, Mo; Mrs Eva Journe, New Market; Johnny, Lenox, and Cass, Villisca.

The Rev J. Lester Greenwood, Clarinda Methodist minister, officiated at the services. Interment was in the North Grove cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 3, 1954

Kendall, John - John Kendall, 79, of the Hepburn vicinity, died at his home Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held this Thursday at 2 pm at the Walker funeral home in Clarinda and interment will be in the North Grove cemetery.

Mr Kendall is survived by his wife and five children. The children are Cass Kendall, Villisca; John Kendall, Lenox; Mrs Florence Robinson, Hepburn; Mrs Eva Journey, New Market, and Mrs Geneva Schmidt, St Louis, Mo. A grandson, Sgt Frank C. Robinson, and wife of Ft Riley, Kans, arrived Wednesday for the funeral and a granddaughter, Mrs Earl Kennedy, and husband of Denver, Colo., arrived today. The daughter, Mrs Schmidt, and husband came Tuesday. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Feb 23, 1950

Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon for John Henry Kendall, 79, longtime Hepburn resident. Mr Kendall died suddenly early Tuesday morning after an illness of several years.

He is survived by his wife, Nona and five children, Johnnie, Florence, Geneva, Eva and Cass.

Rev Lester Greenwood conducted the funeral, which was held in the Walker Funeral Home. Burial was made in the North Grove cemetery.

Mr Kendall had lived in and near Hepburn for 60 years. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 23, 1950

Kendrick, Elizabeth Stitt - Mrs Kendrick, an old pioneer, died at her home near the Kendrick bridge at a ripe old age. Funeral services were held at North Grove Friday at 1 o'clock by Rev L.B. Carpenter. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Dec 31, 1902

Kendrick, Ella Mariah Roberts - Funeral services for Mrs Ella Kendrick, who died at New Market December 28 at the home of her son, Ralph, at the age of 88, were held at the New Market Methodist church last Friday afternoon. Rev Harry Walling in charge.

Music was furnished by Mrs Bessie Godfrey and Joyce Herron with Mrs Ben Anderson at the piano. The casket bearers were her grandsons, Max Kendrick, Chester Kendrick, Thelbert Kendrick, Burdette Kendrick, Ernie Bramble, and Dwight Clothier. The flowers were cared for by Mrs Essie Pratt, Mrs Holly Clark, Mrs Anna McColm and Mrs Maxine Colson. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the North Grove cemetery.

Those attending the funeral from a distance were Mrs Houghland Blouse and daughter Jean of Williamson, Iowa, Mr and Mrs O.F. Kendrick, Carol and Burdette of Kansas City, Mr and Mrs Dwight Clothier of Plattsmouth, Nebr and Mrs Frank Jenkins of Des Moines. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 10, 1944

Ella Mariah Roberts was born in Morrow Co, Ohio, July 16, 1855, and passed away at New Market at the home of her son, Ralph, Dec 28, 1943 at the age of 88 years, 5 months and 16 days.

She was the sixth child of a family of 13 and the last to pass on to her reward.

In November, 1859, she was with her parents, one sister and four brothers, came to Iowa in a covered wagon and settled on a farm ten miles northwest of Afton. There were no roads, no bridges, more like the Oregon trail just followed the divide. Moved in 1866 to Afton. They were then putting the railroad through.

The father moved to six miles south of Villisca, then to Hawleyville in 1875, where she was married to Tunis R. Kendrick, Dec 22, 1875. They moved to the farm six miles north of New Market, where to this union were born six children, two of whom died in infancy.

They lived on this farm until March, 1922, then moved to her present home in New Market where her husband passed away June 7, 1926. She stayed on in our home except in the winters she spent in the home of her children.

The surviving children are Ora F., of Kansas City, A.C. of Sacramento, Calif, Ralph S. and Murl B. of New Market.

This obituary was found among her possessions that she had written herself.

At an early age she united with the Methodist Church of which she remained faithful until the end.

She leaves to mourn her passing 4 sons, 13 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. One grandson, Waco Kendrick is serving in the U.S. Army somewhere in England. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 20, 1944

Kendrick, Tunis R. - Tunis R. Kendrick, oldest son of Thornton and Elizabeth Kendrick, was born at Joliet, Wells county, Illinois, on June 17, 1849, and died at his home in New Market, Iowa, on June 7, 1926, aged 76 years, 11 months and 20 days.

After growing into young manhood, he, with his parents, in the year 1871, came to Taylor county, Iowa, and settled near Hawleyville. He was united in marriage Dec 20, 1875, to Ella M. Roberts, celebrating their golden wedding anniversary Dec 20, 1925. To this union were born six children, two of whom died in infancy, four surviving him. Three were present at his beside at the time of his death.

Mr Kendrick has been a resident of Taylor county since first coming to this state. Shortly after his marriage he purchased a farm, moving upon it and never leaving it until about three years ago when he moved to New Market. It is now known as the home place to all the children, the youngest boy now living there.

Mr Kendrick had been suffering for the past two years, but he bore it patiently until the end came, Monday morning, June 7, at 9:54. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife and four children: A. Kendrick, of Sacramento, Calif; O.F. Kendrick, of Chariton, Iowa; Ralph S. and Merle B. Kendrick, of New Market; twelve grandchildren, besides other relatives and a host of friends, who join with them in their sorrow.

Funeral services were held in the New Market Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by the pastor, Rev James Wilkins, after which interment was made in the North Grove cemetery, six miles north of Hawleyville. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 17, 1926

Krucker, Effie Murphy - Funeral services for Effie Krucker were held Saturday, April 7, 1973 at 2 pm from the Wolfe Funeral Home. Reverend Nadim E. Saikaly officiated the services.

Mrs Mabel Dunn accompanied Mrs Carolyn Harris as she sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "How Great Thou Art." Casketbearers were Edward Weiner, Dudley Hoskins, Harold Lewis, Ivan Carmichael, Glen Greenfield and Wendell Cooper.

Interment was at the North Grove Cemetery in Page County, Iowa.

Obituary - Effie Krucker was born March 20, 1876 in Page County, the daughter of Hiram H. Murphy and Mahala Epperson Murphy. She passed away at West Gate Nursing Home in Clarinda April 5, 1973. She was born and raised in the neighborhood north of Hawleyville, and was a member of the North Grove Methodist Church. In 1916 she was united in marriage to John Krucker. They farmed in that vicinity until his death in 1936. She then made her home with her brother Martin. After his death in 1948 she continued to live in Villisca until 1968 when she became a resident of the West Gate Home. She is preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and sisters, Frank, Dora, Cyrus, Martin, Burt and Nettie May. She leaves to mourn her passing, three sisters, Annie Harris and Jennie Cooper both of Clarinda and Alice Swan of Villisca, and many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Apr 19, 1973

Langley, Melinda Wilson - Malinda Wilson was born in White county, Illinois, January 11th, 1820, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs O.P. Reynolds, March 16, 1904, at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 5 days. Deceased moved to Van Buren county, Iowa, with her parents in 1835, was married to Joseph Tompkins in 1840. To this union were born four children--Mrs Daniel McCoy, Mrs J.H. Wise and Mrs O.P. Reynolds of this place, and J.H. Tompkins of Oregon.

Joseph Tompkins died in 1848 and she was united in marriage to Samuel Langley in 1851. To this union were born two children--C.B. Langley of Des Moines and J.E. Langley of Keokuk.

Samuel Langley died in 1858. In 1883 deceased came to Page County, Iowa, to make her home with her youngest daughter, Mrs Reynolds, where she had remained up to her death. She was converted in 1863 and united with the Bonaparte Baptist church, of which she was a faithful member until 1883 when she came to Page county. She then united with the Villisca Baptist church by letter, but on account of failing health had been deprived of the enjoyment of church privileges. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Mar 25, 1904

Lewis, Wilbur Luther - Wilbur Luther Lewis, 82, resident of Villisca and vicinity most of the 82 years of his life, died Sunday, May 27, at 7 pm at his home here after an extended illness.

At the age of five years he came to Villisca with his parents, Mr and Mrs James Lewis, and family, and with the exception of eight years in South Dakota he spent the remainder of his life here.

March 29, 1891, he was united in marriage with Dora Murphy, and to them were born nine children, three of whom died in infancy. Those living are Mrs Zella Gustafson, Dallas, S.D., Mrs Mabel Cozad, Omaha, Ernest, Fred and Clyde of Villisca and Roy of Corning.

His wife preceded him in death March 29, 1911. He was married Aug 26, 1913, to Miss Stella Scholey of Villisca and she and his six children survive him, as do also his brother Elas of Villisca, 20 grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren and other relatives and friends. He was affiliated with the Methodist church.

All of Mr Lewis' children were with him at the time of his death, with the exception of Fred who is on a trip to New Mexico.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:30 pm at the Wolfe funeral home, conducted by the Rev L.H. Athey. The singing was by Cecil Weaver, accompanied by Mrs Frances Wheeler, and the flower bearers, granddaughters of the deceased, were Mrs Harvey Lantz, Mrs Glen Ten Eyck and Miss Betty Lewis.

Pallbearers were Fred Lewis, Wade Scholey, Orville Marsh, Willis Marvick, Glen Hazelton and T.E. Nisely, and interment was in the Villisca [sic, North Grove] cemetery.

Here from a distance to attend the funeral, in addition to the children, were Mr and Mrs B.G. Williams, Bondurant, Ia.; Mr and Mrs Joe Paine, Oakland, Calif.; Mr and Mrs Harvey Lantz, and Mr and Mrs Everett Cozad, Omaha. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, May 31, 1951

Lovitt, Dorothy Grace Stephenson - Dorothy Lovitt, age 93 of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of New Market, Iowa, passed away Monday, May 12, 2003 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center, where she had been since Saturday.

Dorothy was born October 29, 1909 in Morton Township of Page County, Iowa. Her parents were John Sherman Stephenson and Irene McClellan. Dorothy attended the Coal Valley Country School, graduate from Shenandoah High School in 1928, attended the Clarinda Junior College and graduated in 1953. She also attended Iowa State University through correspondence and received her B.S. Degree in 1964 from Northwest Missouri State in Maryville, Missouri.

Dorothy was united in marriage to Merlin Wesley Lovitt in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 30, 1934.

Dorothy had taught school in the following schools, South Liberty Country School in Washington Township of Page County 1929-1931, Tarkio #8 Tarkio Township, Page County 1931-1932, Stat, Lincoln Township, Page County 1932 - 1934, Dallas Center, Dallas Township, Taylor County 1953 - 1955. Glassgow and New Market School, Taylor County 1959-1977.

She was a member of the New Market United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star Clarinda Chapter #214.

Survivors include her children Richard Lovitt and wife Judy of Clarinda, Iowa; daughter Patsy Davison and husband Lowell of Clarinda; five grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren; two sisters Inez Havic of Mapleton, Iowa and Helen Dalby of Lake Mills, Iowa; a brother Charles Stephenson and wife Sue of Houston, Texas.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband Merlin in 1990, brother Joseph Stephenson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, May 15th at the Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Memory Cemetery near New Market, Iowa. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 8:00 Wednesday evening, May 15th, at Walker - Merrick. Memorials may be directed to the New Market Fire and Rescue.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 14, 2003

Lovitt, Merlin Wesley - Merlin Wesley Lovitt was born on August 26, 1910, in Morton Township, Page County, Iowa, northwest of Coin, Iowa. Merlin's parents were Albert and Cliff (Whitemore) Lovitt.

Merlin lived in Morton Township most of his early life. Early on, he attended rural schools, and later on, he attended Coin Consolidated School from which he graduated in 1928.

On May 30, 1934, he was married to Dorothy Stephenson. During their early married life they lived in the Coin vicinity. In 1950 they moved to New Market where he was a farmer. In 1960 they purchased a home in New Market. Then he worked as a town employee. He was a fireman and frequently drove the town ambulance.

Merlin was an active member of the New Market United Methodist Church, Covenant Lodge #453, and Order of Easter Star #481 and Royal Arch Masons.

To mourn his passing Merlin leaves his wife Dorothy, his daughter Patsy Joan (Mrs Lowell) Davison, Clarinda, and his son, Richard Wesley Lovitt, Clarinda and five grandchildren; Carolyn Davison Gray, Peggy Davison Smith, Barbara Davison Lyddon, Christine Lovitt Elwood and Scott Lovitt. He also leaves two sisters, Rachael Hicks and Martha Hardin of Englewood, Colorado, and two brothers, Meredith Lovitt, Shenandoah and George Lovitt, Des Moines. Merlin also leaves 13 great-grandchildren.

Merlin was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Ruth Broderick of Des Moines, and Lois Magee of California and one brother, John.

Funeral services were held at the Walker-Merrick Funeral Home on Nov 7, 1990. Pall bearers were a grandson, Scott Lovitt, and grandsons-in-law, Mike Gray, Craig Smith, Tom Elwood, Dan Lyddon, and great grandson Robbie Smith. Interment was in the Memory Cemetery near New Market, Ia.

Merlin was a loving and caring father, grandfather and husband, and will be dearly missed. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 15, 1990

Martin, Christine - Died--At her home in Carl, Adams Co., Thursday Oct 16, 1890, Mrs Christine Martin, wife of Rev David Martin, a native of Scotland. Deceased was a person whom to know was to love. She was a devout christian, and her quiet, unassuming manner won her friends wherever she went. Her remains were brought to North Grove for interment, where a large circle of friends were gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to her memory. Her bereaved husband and daughter have the sympathy of the entire community in their affliction. "Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord." VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Oct 23, 1890

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McCown, Mary - Hawleyville--Mrs Mary McCown who has been very low for some time with consumption, passed away Wednesday morning, July 13. She called her husband and children to her bedside and bade them good by. She had suffered long and when her time came was ready and willing to go. She leaves a husband and six children, one boy and five girls, besides a large circle of friends. The family have the sympathy of the community. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 15, 1898

McCoy, Albert L. - Albert L. McCoy died at the home of his sister, Mrs M.M. Wise, five miles southeast of town Monday morning of this week at fifteen minutes past eight o'clock of consumption after a lingering illness, the last six weeks of which he was confined to his bed. He was in his fortieth year.

Funeral services were held yesterday at eleven o'clock at the North Page [sic, North Grove] church conducted by Rev C.A. Carlson, pastor of the Methodist church at Nodaway. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery.

Mr McCoy had lived in this vicinity ever since he was nine months of age. He was born in Van Buren county, Iowa, March 27, 1868. He enlisted in Co K, fourth regular volunteer infantry of Missouri April 27, 1898, and was mustered out January 4, 1899.

Mr McCoy, who at one time was a strong, big, able bodied man, lost his health a few years ago. He had been in Texas and New Mexico about eighteen months in the hopes of regaining it but returned here last June and hopes of his recovery were soon abandoned. He stayed with his sister, Mrs Wise, most of the time and it was there he took to his bed for the last time.

He was married August 27, 1890, to Miss Stella Day, now Mrs Steve Payton of Clarinda, and to them was born a daughter, Vera, who is now thirteen years of age. The little girl lives with her mother.

Mr McCoy leaves a mother, eight brothers and three sisters, who have the sympathy of the community in their great bereavement. His mother, Mrs Mary McCoy, lives with her daughter, Mrs Wise. The names of his brothers and sisters are: Alva, Monroe and William McCoy and Mrs S.S. Heady and Mrs S.P. Edwards, who are the sons and daughters of Albert's father by his first wife; Charles, Fred and Curt McCoy and Mrs M.M. Wise of this vicinity and Jesse McCoy of Omaha, who are full brothers and sisters of Albert. Albert also has a half brother, William Young, who lives at Dodgeville, Wisconsin. He is the son of Mrs Mary McCoy by her first husband. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Dec 5, 1907

McCoy, Charles M. - Funeral services for C.M. McCoy, who died Nov 4 at the Municipal hospital in Clarinda, were held here Thursday at 2 pm at the Sutphen funeral home, conducted by the Rev Carl F. Stiefel, pastor of the Nodaway circuit.

The singing was by Mrs Icle Fisher, accompanied at the piano by Mrs Eva Eno, and in charge of the flowers were Mr and Mrs Arnold Clausen. The pallbearers were Gerald McCoy, Kenneth McCoy, Ellis McCoy, Benjamin McCoy, Ralph McCoy and Warren Cade, and interment was in the North Grove cemetery southeast of Villisca.

Charles M. McCoy was born April 8, 1872, in Page county, Iowa, and was 74 years old at the time of his death, which occurred following an illness of two weeks. All of his life was spent in Page and Taylor counties where he was engaged in farming until seven years ago when he came to Villisca to make his home with his daughter and husband, Mr and Mrs Judd Means, and family. His wife died April 22, 1938.

Mr McCoy is survived by three children, ten grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren and a sister, Mrs Geo Voyles of Berkeley, Calif. The children are Mrs Judd Means of Villisca, John McCoy who lives on the family farm southeast of Villisca and Dan McCoy of St Joseph, Mo. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Nov 14, 1946

McCoy, Eunice Agnes - Eunice Agnes McCoy, 91, a long-time resident in north Page County, died at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital Dec 21 and funeral services were held at Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda Wednesday. The Rev Lester Greenwood officiated and burial was in North Grove Cemetery.

Mrs McCoy is survived by four children, including Ainley of Burbank, Calif; David, Elmo (Cookie) of Clarinda; Charles of Phoenix, Ariz; and Mrs Vesta Huffman of Clearfield. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 24, 1956

McCoy, Lucinda Swan - Mrs Chas McCoy of southeast of Villisca, for 60 years a resident of the North Grove community, died at 6:20 pm Friday evening in the Clarkson hospital in Omaha where she had been 9 days after an operation for hernia. Her death resulted from a heart attack. Mrs McCoy was improving satisfactorily after her operation and had expected to return to her home the first of this week when late Friday afternoon she had two attacks about an hour apart, the latter of which she did not survive. The body was brought here to the Wolfe funeral chapel where it remained until Saturday evening when it was taken to the McCoy home.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2:30 pm at Mrs McCoy's home, conducted by the Rev W.F. Clayburg of Villisca and assisted by the Rev E.B. Stewart of Nodaway. The music was by the Valley quartet composed of B.O. Negley, Paul Negley, Forrest Winn and Cleve Pendergraft, all of Hepburn, and the pallbearers were Ralph Andrew, T.O. McCoy, Ray McCoy, Ralph McCoy, Guy McCoy and Doran Swan. The flower bearers were Mrs John Dunn, Mrs Lee Means, Mrs Fredrick Fisher and Mrs Max Gourley, and burial was in the North Grove cemetery.

Mary Lucinda Swan, 62, was born May 2, 1875, in Green county, Penn, daughter of Mr and Mrs W.H. Swan, and came to Iowa with them when a small child. They settled in the North Grove community which was Mrs McCoy's home at the time of her death. Her mother died Oct 15, 1934.

She was married to Chas. McCoy, Feb 9, 1898, and about 2 years after their marriage they moved to the present McCoy home. Mrs McCoy leaves her husband and father and one son Johnie of the North Grove community, another son Dan, Hawleyville; her daughter, Mrs Judd Means, Villisca, a sister, Mrs Albert Orme, Nodaway; and a brother, John Swan, Villisca. She united with the North Grove Methodist church when a small child and was a member there at the time of her death.

Among those who came from a distance to attend the funeral were Mr and Mrs H.C. McCoy and children, Donald and Alva, Conway, Iowa; Mr and Mrs Ray Stamps, Lenox; Vera Payton, Clarinda; Mr and Mrs Doran Swan, Red Oak; and Charley Reynolds, Morrison, Colo. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Apr 28, 1938

McCoy, Quincie Aletha - Miss Quincie Aletha McCoy was the daughter of Mr and Mrs J.W. McCoy, who live in the North Grove neighborhood. She was born June 30, 1892, and died July 13, 1910, after an illness of about four weeks.

The funeral was held today at the North Grove church, conducted by Rev Mumford, of the United Presbyterian church, of Hepburn. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 14, 1910

Quincy Aletha McCoy, daughter of William and Eunice McCoy, was born at their present home near Hepburn, Ia, June 30, 1892, and died July 13, 1910, at the age of 18 years and 13 days. Quincy was of a sunny disposition, a loving daughter, a kind and thoughtful sister, a cheerful and true friend, and will be greatly missed in her large circle of acquaintances. During her last illness she was brave and hopeful but her life work here was ended, and on Wednesday morning her spirit took its flight to the God who gave it. The funeral services were conducted at the North Grove Methodist Episcopal church by Rev A.R. Munford, pastor of the United Presbyterian church at Hepburn, and the remains were laid to rest in North Grove cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 21, 1910

Milligan, Anna Maria Ankeny - Mrs James Milligan died at her home eight and one-half miles southeast of Villisca Wednesday evening, Mary 8, 1912, of lock-jaw. Mrs Milligan was taken ill Monday evening while at the supper table, a physician was called Tuesday morning, but nothing could be done for her relief and she passed away at the time above stated. The cause of the infection is not known.

Anna Maria Ankeny was born in Beaver county, Pennsylvania, June 22, 1875, and was married to James Milligan in June, 1894. To them four children were born, three boys, who are almost grown, and one daughter, six years old. Mrs Milligan was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac [Ankeny], living a mile south of Villisca. A deep sorrow is cast over the community where Mrs Milligan lived and was much loved. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their large circle of friends and acquaintances.

The funeral services were held from the North Grove church Saturday, May 11, at eleven o'clock, conducted by Rev G.W. Koser, pastor of the M.E. church at Nodaway. Interment was in the North Grove cemetery. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, May 16, 1912

Milligan, Harvey W. - Funeral services for Harvey Milligan, 71, were held Tuesday afternoon from the Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca with interment in the North Grove Cemetery.

Mr Milligan, who had been in ill health for the past five years, passed away Sunday at the Rosary Hospital in Corning.

Clergyman at the service was Rev Fred C. Rowley, organist, Mrs Mabel Dunn and solist Mrs Carolyn Harris. Flowerbearers Mrs Glen Doan and Mrs Eugene Brock.

Casketbearers Jack Wright, Clarence Peterson, Gilbert Cohoon, Fredrick Fisher, Glen Doan and Ed Wright.

Harvey Milligan, son of James and Anna Milligan was born June 4, 1897 on a farm in Taylor County, and passed away at the Rosary Hospital in Corning, Iowa, Sunday, October 6, 1968 at the age of 71 years, 4 months and 2 days. He spent most of his life in and around Villisca. Mr Milligan had been deaf since he was 8 years of age, due to an accident, however, in spite of this injury, he lived a normal life.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Logan and Lonnie. He is survived by one sister, Mrs Susie Marie Belote of Fort Worth, Texas and one sister-in-law, Mrs Faye Milligan of Villisca, Iowa. Other survivors include 3 nieces and 3 nephews and a host of friends. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Oct 10, 1968

Milligan, James M. - James M. Milligan, 64, died at 4 pm Monday at his home in an apartment above the Villisca Fruit & Grocery Co store on south Third avenue. He had been suffering with heart trouble for several months. His death occurred suddenly and it is thought that it was caused by a heart attack.

He was born September 16, 1869, in Taylor county, Iowa, and had lived all his life in this section of the state. For the last twenty years he had resided in Villisca. He was married forty-two years ago to Annie Ankeny in Taylor county. She preceded him in death May 8, 1912.

Mr Milligan is survived by three sons and one daughter, who are: Lonnie Milligan, Guss; Logan Milligan, Hawleyville; Harvey Milligan, Villisca; and Mrs Susie Cargile, Kansas City, Mo.

He leaves also two brothers and four sisters, Wes Milligan, Smithshire, Ill; Mark Milligan, Montana; Mrs Ella Porter, Montana; Mrs Mary Bramble, Mrs Maude Hartford and Mrs Mattie Walters, all of Kansas City, Mo.

Mr Mlligan's body was taken Monday evening to the Fessler & Sutphen funeral chapel here where it remained until the funeral which was held at 2:30 pm Wednesday in the Fessler & Sutphen chapel, with the Rev L.B. Carpenter conducting the services.

Singing was by Mrs H.H. Nordyke and Mrs L.W. Scott, with Miss Helen Shepherd as accompanist. Pallbearers were Bird Dunn, George Dunn, Charles Fisher, George Anderson, John Slack and Charles Wise. Burial was made in North Grove cemetery. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Sep 7, 1934

Murphy, Martin - Funeral services for Martin Murphy were held on Tuesday, March 14, 1967 at 2:00 pm, from the Wolfe Funeral Home, with the Rev George S. Snyder officiating.

The organist Mrs Mabel Dunn, accompanied Mrs Carolyn Harris in the following vocal selections, "Beyond the Sunset," and "Abide With Me." Flowerbearer was Mrs Mabel Cozad. Casketbearers included Wendell Cooper, Dudley Hoskins, Ernest Lewis, Francis Murphy, Clyde Lewis and Orville Marsh. Interment was in the North Grove cemetery.

Martin Murphy, son of Hiram H. and Mahola Epperson Murphy was born May 18, 1874, in Page County, north of Hawleyville, Iowa, and passed away at the West Portal Nursing Home, Clarinda, March 12, 1967, at the age of 92 years. Mr Murphy had been moved from the Rosary hospital in Corning, four days prior to his death.

Martin grew up in the community of his birth where he farmed until his retirement in 1948, when he moved to his present home in Villisca. In his youth he united with the North Grove Methodist church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters. He is survived by four sisters, Effie Krucker and Alice Swan, both of Villisca, and Anna Harris and Jennie Cooper, both of Clarinda; one brother, Bert Murphy of Madville, Missouri, twelve nieces; nine nephews and other relatives and friends. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Mar 23, 1967

Opitz, Raymond, died Friday, April 21, at his home two miles east of Villisca. Funeral services were at the North Grove church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was in the North Grove cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 27, 1916

Raymond Opitz died at his home east of Villisca Friday night of last week. Death followed a stroke of paralysis which Mr Opita suffered Monday evening of last week.

Raymond Opitz was born April 28, 1831, in Neurode Prussian Selesia, Germany, and died at his home April 22, 1916, at the age of eighty-four years, eleven months and twenty-four days. He departed from his home in Germany August 8, 1854, arriving in New York City September 21, of the same year; going thence to Chicago and from there to St Louis, Missouri, staying there six months. From there he went to Schuyler county, Illinois, where he was married in 1861 to Catherine Cruise. They lived in Illinois until 1878 when they came to Iowa, settling near Villisca, where they lived until his death. Five children were born to this union. They are: Charles L., of Clarinda, Iowa; Elizabeth A. Crable, who resides with her parents; John H. Opitz, who died in 1887; Hiram J. Opitz of Herington, Kansas; Clara O. Sanburn of Orient, Iowa. The four living children were all present at the bedside during the sickness and death. Besides his children he leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife and twelve grandchildren, Claude Clark having been adopted by his grandparents and is still making his home with them. The deceased also leaves four great grandchildren to mourn the loss. The deceased was reared in the Catholic faith and continued such until later in life, when he became a member of the North Grove Methodist church near this city.

The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the North Grove church and were conducted by Rev E.S. Menoher of the local Methodist church. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Apr 26, 1916

Orme, Mary Elizabeth Wise - Mrs Mary Elizabeth Orme died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Roy Bramble, where she has made her home since the death of her husband ten years ago. She had been declining rapidly for some time but had been bedfast for the last three and one-half months and passed away at the ripe age of 83 years, 3 months and 3 days.

Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Mary Wise, was born in Monroe county, Ohio, July 9, 1857. Early in life she professed Christian religion, uniting with the Methodist church, remaining a member of that church until her death.

On February 5, 1880, she married William M. Orme. To this union five children were born, four girls and one boy; Mrs Josie Bramble, Clarinda, Mrs Vera Ingram, Clarinda, Mrs Neva Reynolds, Villisca, Delford Orme, Clarinda, and Mary Olive, deceased, who died at the age of twelve. She leaves 23 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

She is the last of a family of eleven children. Her life has been that of a consistent Christian, a loving wife, a kind mother, a faithful friend, and a charitable neighbor.

All that kind heart and ministering hands could do to make her comfortable during the last hours was done and she went to sleep calmly and peacefully as was her desire. Death held no terrors for her. It was more like going to sleep and waking up in another world.

Funeral services were held Monday, Oct 14, at North Grove church south of Villisca, Rev Charles R. Rowe was in charge and Rev Mr Kongable assisted. Interment was at the North Grove cemetery.

The flower girls were Mrs Hal Fulton of Villisca, Gean Ingram, Lula Bramble, Mabel Bramble of Clarinda. The pall bearers were Lester Reynolds of Clarinda, Hal Fulton of Villisca, Lawrence Bramble of New Market, Marvin Orme, and Charley Ingram of Clarinda, and Ernest Bramble of Humeston. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa 24 Oct 1940

Orme, William Delford - Taken to Iowa City General Hospital, W. Dale Orme, 67, was admitted for hospital care at noon Wednesday and died within a few hours from an illness which had been critical for two weeks.

The funeral arrangements are pending arrival of the body and members of the family. Mrs Velma Lofgren of Clarinda, Mr and Mrs Don Miller of Nodaway and Marvin Orme of near Guss accompanied their father to Iowa City.

Mrs Orme survives her husband who was in failing health for about two years. The Orme home is near Hawleyville, and Mr Orme had been a lifetime resident in the area near the North Grove Church, of which he was a member. Children other than the three mentioned are Mrs May Jordon of Claremont, Calif, Mrs Hal Fulton of Nodaway, Ia, Charles Orme, who lived with the parents, Delbert Orme of Clarinda, and Mrs Melvin Buchanan of Omaha.

Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Walker Funeral Home. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1956

William Delford Orme, son of Mary and William Orme, was born in Taylor County, Ia, Feb 3, 1889, and died March 8, 1956, at University Hospital, Iowa City, at the age of 67 years, one month and five days.

He joined the North Grade [sic, Grove] Methodist Church in early boyhood.

On Jan 22, 1908, he was united in marriage to Hettie Jane Van Alstine. To this union 10 children were born, Mae Jorden of California, Amy Buchanan of Omaha, Velma Lofgren of Clarinda, Marvin of Guss, Arlene Fulton of Nodaway, Phyllis Miller of Brooks, Delford Dean of Clarinda and Charles at home. Two boys, Clifford and Homer, died when small. His parents also preceded him in death.

He leaves three sisters, Vera Ingram, Clarinda, Neva Reynolds of Villisca and Jossie Bramble of Clarinda, 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, March 11, at the Walker Funeral Home with Rev Clem Rowe in charge. Mary Brummett sang with Aletha Hutchings at the organ. Casket bearers were Donnie Miller, Hal Fulton, Merl Christensen, Kenneth Moody, Lewis Van Alstine and Duane Scott. Interment was in North Grove Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 9, 1956

Orme, William Henry - Another one of Page county's old pioneers passed away. Uncle William Henry as he was familiarly known, had the rare distinction of living on the same farm, two miles south of the North Grove church, for seventy-four years.

Thus he saw the developments and improvement of what was a vast prairie when he came to this community. Looking into the future and feeling the need of religious training and education for not only his own children and grandchildren, but also the children of the settlers who would come later, he took an active part in the building and maintaining of the churches and schools of his community.

At the outbreak of the Civil War he had a desire to go to the front and defend the Union, and his flag, but owing to a physical disability he could not pass the medical examination.

When only a boy he accepted the teachings of Christ and started living a Christian life, and thus for over seventy years to the time of his death lived a life honored and respected by all who knew him.

William H. Orme, son of William and Elizabeth Orme was born April 27, 1840, in Knox Co, Ohio. In 1854 he moved with his parents to Oskaloosa, Iowa. In 1856 they came to Page County, settling on a farm north of Hawleyville, where he lived the remainder of his life. He passed away April 23, 1930, at the age of 89 years, 11 mo. and 26 days.

At an early age he joined the M.E. church becoming a charter member of the North Grove church in 1877. He was married Nov 17, 1864, to Mary Louisa Moffitt. To this union nine children were born, four of whom died in infancy. One daughter, Minerva Campbell preceded her father in death, July 25, 1928. The children living are Lizzie M. West, Guernsey, Wyo., Melissa L. Campbell and Bertha L. Campbell, both of Lamoni, Ia., and Elbert R. of Neola, Ia. The wife and mother, Mary Louise Orme, died Jan 22, 1879.

On October 26, 1880, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Disney. To this union were born three children, one child dying in infancy. The living are Ora A. Kendrick of Hepburn and Ralph W. Orme of Villisca. The wife and mother, Mary Anne Orme, died Oct 10, 1912.

He leaves fifteen grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren, besides a host of friends and old acquaintances to mourn his departure. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the North Grove church conducted by Rev L.B. Carpenter of Villisca, assisted by Rev Dayhoff of Nodaway, Ia. The singing was by Mrs F.E. Shane, Mrs S. Joliffe, Albert Davie and Everett Glackmyer, with Erma Edwards at the piano. The pallbearers were the six grandsons of the deceased. Burial was in the cemetery joining the church. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 1, 1930

Patton, Elizabeth Welsh - Mrs Elizabeth Patton, 62, widow of the late John A. Patton, died Tuesday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock at her home, 807 Second street. Her death was caused from penumonia, after a week's illness.

Funeral services conducted by the Rev Mr Hurlbert of Villisca, were held this afternoon from the home. The body was taken to Villisca for burial in Northgrove cemetery near there. Pallbearers were: Charles Clausen, Everett Fryrear, C.J. Remley, Charley Wise, Mr Kendricks and Mr Schantz.

Elizabeth Welsh was born in Dundee, Scotland, August 27, 1865. Her parents were Mr and Mrs James A. Welsh. She left the country of her birth at the age of twenty years and came to Villisca, Iowa, which was her home for many years. She was married at Brooks, Iowa, to John A. Patton, on October 17, 1894. They were the parents of two sons and two daughters, Victor A. Patton of Griswold, Ia; Eleanor and Edward of Red Oak and Hazel of Omaha. Mr Patton died in Red Oak, November 27, 1927.

Mrs Patton was a member of the Christian Advent church. She had been a resident of Red Oak since 1926, the family moving here from Villisca. RED OAK EXPRESS, Red Oak, Iowa, Apr 5, 1928

Patton, Hellen Bryson - Word was received here announcing the death of Mrs Wm. Patton at Holt, Taylor county, on Sunday. She was about 74 years old. Mrs James Arbuckle who is a sister of deceased started at once for Holt. The funeral services were held at North Grove Church, Tuesday afternoon, and were conducted by Elder Bixler. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Jul 1, 1897

Patton, John Andrew - John Andrew Patton, 68, born and raised on a farm south of Villisca and a resident of Page and Montgomery counties all his life, died yesterday morning at the Red Oak hospital at 7:48 o'clock, following an operation. He had been ill for a number of weeks and was taken to the hospital Wednesday evening for an operation.

Mr Patton was born on a farm about ten miles south of Villisca in Page county, August 10, 1858, a son of Mr and Mrs William Patton, where he grew to manhood. On October 17, 1894, he was married at Brooks, Iowa, to Elizabeth Welsh, who with two sons and two daughters survive him.

The children are Ed Patton, of Red Oak, Victor Patton, of Griswold; Eleanore and Hazel Patton, of Red Oak. Mr and Mrs Patton moved from Villisca to Red Oak a year ago. He was a member of the Advent church. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the home, 807 Second street, conducted by the Rev S.H. Coleman, of Villisca, and burial will take place in the North Grove cemetery eight miles south of Villisca. RED OAK EXPRESS, Red Oak, Iowa, Mar 28, 1927

Patton, William - This vicinity loses another old resident in the departure of Wm. Patton, who died of catarrh of the stomach at the home of his daughter, Mrs Joseph McKown, in Red Oak last Friday [Dec 7] . He has been sick for the past month, and during the last two weeks it was especially noticed that he was rapidly failing. The remains were shipped to this city last Sunday and were taken to the North Grove church, where the funeral was held. Interment occurred in the cemetery at that place, Rev Bolster of this city officiating.

Mr Patton was born in Scotland and moved to Taylor county on a farm, seven miles southeast of this city, in 1856 and has made that his home since. He was a retired Advent minister, having engaged in that work for over thirty years. He died at the age of seventy years and leaves three girls and five boys.

Deceased was unquestionable one of the finest old gentlemen in the community and was a favorite among his neighbors and many friends, who join with the relatives in mourning his departure. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Dec 12, 1900, Wednesday

Pierce, Frances L. - Frances L. Pierce was born on April 3, 1912 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Frances passed away Thursday, October 9, 1997 at McAllen Heart Hospital in McAllen, Texas.

She was united in marriage to Loren Pierce on August 23, 1930. Frances worked at Clarinda Mental Health Institute, taught school in College Springs and Clarinda and was active for years in Camp Fire Girls and Cub Scouts. She was a Silver Fawn of Boys Scouts of America. Loren and Frances lived in Clarinda until their retirement. They spent their winters in Edinburgh, Texas for several years, permanently making their home there in 1995.

She is survived by her husband Loren of Edinburg, Texas; two daughters: Tirzah Marklund of Chicago, Illinois; and Elizabeth Richards of St Charles, Missouri; three sons: Loren Clair of Picture Butte, Alberta, Canada; John of Clarinda; and Dale of Ft Dodge, Iowa. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert of Cave Creek, Arizona. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held Sunday, October 12, 1997 at the Unitarian Church in McAllen, Texas. Frances has been active for several years in Mujeres Unidas, a shelter for women in McAllen and memorials may be directed to: Women Together-Mujeres Unidas, 420 N 21st Street, McAllen, Tx, 78501, or to the family in Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 15, 1997

Cass County, Iowa Marriage record: Loren John Pierce of Clarinda, Iowa, born St Anthony, Idaho, father John A. Pierce; mother Nellie M. Humphrey; bride Frances L'Agase Mattox resident of Atlantic, Iowa, born Minneapolis, Minn, father Clair Herman Mattox, mother Ceceil Claire Foreman; at Atlantic 23 Aug 1931

Pierce, Willard - Died:--At his residence in Villisca on Thursday, July 16, 1891, Willard Pierce, aged 87 years, 4 months and 26 days. He was born in Rutland County, Vermont, February 20, 1804, from there he moved to Erie Co., N.Y., and later to Iowa, where he has resided since 1867. His wife died about two years ago. He leaves seven children living. Grandfather Pierce was well known in this vicinity and his children have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. Interment of his remains was made at Maple Grove cemetery, on Friday. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Jul 23, 1891

Richards, Charles D. - Charles D. Richards, eldest son of Millard and Florence Richards, was born August 3, 1877, near Ivyville, Iowa, and passed away Oct 9, 1938, at the Nicholas Senn hospital in Omaha, Nebr, at the age of 61 years, 2 months and 6 days. All that loving hands and medical aid could do was done to prolong his life.

He was united in marriage to Nora Hollis who preceded him in death on December 27, 1934. To this union two children were born. One daughter, Lula, and a son, Glenn, who died in infancy.

Surviving also are: a sister, Mrs Minnie Chaney, of Clearfield, Ia; a brother, LeRoy Richards of Boulder, Colo; one grandson, one niece and three nephews.

Mr Richards spent his life in Nodaway and surrounding communities, until the past four years since the passing of his wife he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs Frank Everett, of Council Bluffs, Iowa. He owned a farm about five miles northeast of Clarinda near Hawleyville.

Funeral services were conducted last Wednesday, October 12, at the Presbyterian church in Nodaway by the daughter's pastor, Rev R. Gordon Gray of the Westminster Presbyterian church, Council Bluffs, assisted by Rev E.B. Stewart, pastor of the Methodist church in Nodaway.

A mixed quartet composed of Mrs H.G. Everett, Mrs Floyd Neill, L.W. Rider and Rev E.B. Stewart sang "Going Down the Valley," "Beautiful Isle" and "Rock of Ages." Mrs Emery Lacox played the accompaniments. Pall bearers were W.H. Taylor, H.D. Vaughn, Bert Kernen, Chas Peterson, Chas Wood and Chas Watts. Interment was made in the family lot at North Grove cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 20, 1938

Richards, Nora L. - Mrs C.D. Richards of near Hawleyville, formerly for many years a resident of Nodaway, died Friday morning, Dec 28, after only a brief illness at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Richards in Nodaway where she and her husband had been visiting. She was taken ill Thursday night as she and her husband prepared to start home, and died the following morning.

Nora Hollis, daughter of Geo. and Tobitha Hollis, was born Sept 1, 1881, in Page county, Iowa, and was 53 years old at her death. On Sept 27, 1896, she was married to Chas D. Richards and to them two children were born, a son having died in infancy. A daughter, Mrs Frank Everett of Council Bluffs, survives with the husband, also two brothers, Albert and Ora Hollis of Hepburn, a sister, Ethel Shum of Biggsville, Ill., and a grandson, Donald Everett.

Mrs Richards was a member of the Presbyterian church and of the Royal Neighbors of America. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Presbyterian church in Nodaway conducted by the pastor, the Rev Ray W. Cornwell, assisted by the Rev Wayne Emry, of the Methodist church. The singing was by Mrs Harold Everett, Mrs Bert Read, Martin Taylor and Roy B. Means, accompanied by Mrs Emory Lacox and the pallbearers were Charles Watts, W.H. Taylor, Charles Peterson, Bert Kernen, Clyde Vaughn, and D.K. ??. Interment was in the family lot at North Grove. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Jan 4, 1935

Robinson, Dick - Richard H. Robinson was born Sept 6, 1915 near Villisca, Ia, the son of Frank A. and Florence Kendall Robinson.

He grew up in the Villisca area and began working for Page County as a teenager. He operated his own equipment, doing dirt moving until his health no longer permitted.

On July 27, 1940 he married Clella Hotze who survives.

Besides his wife of the home near Clarinda, he is survived by two daughters, Julia Humble, Clarinda, and Cheryl Robinson, Schaumburg, Il. There is one grandson, Sean Humble. Brothers are John Robinson, Olathe, Ks, Bill Robinson, Carmichael, Ca, Calvin Robinson, Aurora, Co, Mrs Valora Kenney of Denver, Co is a sister.

Mr Robinson died at his home east of Clarinda on Feb 27, 1986 after a lengthy illness.

Funeral services were held this Monday afternoon at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, with Rev Rick Dreiman officiating.

Burial was in North Grove cemetery, northeast of Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 3, 1986

Robinson, Florence - Mrs Florence E. Robinson, 83, of Hepburn, died last Thursday night at St Joseph Hospital in Omaha after a brief illness.

She was born Sept 13, 1898, in Page County, the daughter of John Henry and Nona Jeanette Bryson Kendall.

Mrs Robinson had been postmaster at Hepburn for 30 years before her retirement.

Survivors include five children: Richard Robinson, Clarinda, Calvin Robinson, Aurora, Co., Mrs Earl (Valora) Kenny, Denver, Co, William Robinson, Carmichael, Ca, and Jon Robinson, Stillwell, Ks. There are 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda with Rev Harland Gant officiating.

Burial was in North Grove cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 5, 1982

Rucker, Allan Orme - Allan O. Rucker, 85, died at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at 10:32 pm Saturday, after having been in the hospital for 10 days.

He was the son of the late Joseph and Emma Orme Rucker, and was born on a farm near Hepburn. He lived in that vicinity all of his lifetime, with the exception of the last three years during which he resided at the Coachman Inn in Clarinda.

He is survived by a brother, Beryl Rucker of Clarinda.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Walker Funeral Home at 2 pm Tuesday, with Rev Cecil Latta in charge. Organist will be Miss Aletha L. Hutchings. Casket bearers will be Gene Maley, Ted T. Miller, Bill Gowdy, Fiddle Miller, Verl Baker, and Ted Hale.

Burial will be in the North Grove cemetery near Hepburn. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 19, 1971

Rucker, Emma B. Orme - Emma Belle Orme, daughter of Nathan and Lucina Orme, was born in Page county, Iowa, north of Hawleyville on August 2nd, 1862. She passed away at her home in the North Grove neighborhood, Friday afternoon, Oct 29, 1948, at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 27 days. She had resided in this community all of her life.

On October 13, 1884 she was united in marriage to Joseph B. Rucker at Clarinda. Their two sons, Allie O. and W. Beryl Rucker, both Hepburn survive their parents. The husband and father passed away on September 19, 1917. Mrs Rucker also leaves one sister, Mrs Louie Spielman of Clarinda.

Early in life Mrs Rucker joined the North Grove Methodist church, and attended its services as long as her health would permit.

Services were held Oct 31, conducted by Dr W.W. Bentzinger. Burial was in the North Grove cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 4, 1948

Rucker, Wisdom Beryl - Beryl Rucker died this Thursday morning at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Funeral arrangements are pending at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda.

Mr Rucker was a former local resident, having lived in Clarinda and Hawleyville. In recent years he was a resident of the Council Bluffs-Omaha area. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 16, 1982

Beryl Rucker, 93, of Omaha, formerly of the Clarinda and Hawleyville areas, died Wednesday at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha.

He was born Aug 15, 1889, the son of Joseph and Emma Orme Rucker.

He had been [a] farmer and had lived in Clarinda before going to Omaha.

There are cousins surviving.

Graveside services were held Saturday afternoon at North Grove cemetery with Rev Harland Gant officiating.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 20, 1982

Sinn, Charley - Mr and Mrs Geo. Sinn living about 2 1/2 miles southeast of Hepburn, met with the loss of their oldest boy, Charley, who died of inflamation of the bowels, after an illness of one week. Charley, had he lived until the 12th day of next month, would have been 13 years of age. He was an exemplary boy of much promise, and the bereaved parents are heart broken at his early and sudden death. The funeral services occurred at the North Grove church, Rev Shipman conducted the services. A very large number of the neighbors were present to sympathize with the mourning friends. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Aug 23, 1894

Sinn, Eva May - Graveside services for Miss Eva Sinn, 87,of Jacksonville, Fla, will be held at 2 pm, Friday at the North Grove Cemetery, northeast of Clarinda. The Rev Jerold Irvin will officiate.

Services were held in Florida on Wednesday following her death early Monday morning.

She was born Sept 17, 1886, northeast of Clarinda, the daughter of George and Mary Hollis Sinn. She was graduated from the University of Iowa and affiliated with the public schools systems in Las Vegas and Reno, Nev. She taught for 25 years in Omaha, retiring in 1847. She moved to Florida to be with her sister, Mrs Mary Alice Hall of Jacksonville, who survives her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers, including the late Frank Sinn.

Mr and Mrs Charles Sinn will be coming from California to Clarinda for the service.

The body will arrive at the Lavelle Funeral Home Thursday evening. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sept 19, 1974

Sinn, George - George Sinn, who celebrated his 90th birthday May 1, died Sunday afternoon at Omaha where he has been making his home for the past 15 years with his daughter, Eva. The funeral is planned for Tuesday, short services in the morning at Omaha and at 2:30 o'clock at the Methodist church here.

Mr Sinn was an early farmer in Valley townsip, active in his work ntil the family moved to Clarinda about 36 years ago. He left the home on west Clark street 15 years ago and has been with his daughter in Omaha since. He is brother of Charles Sinn, civil war veteran who lives in Coin. He leaves two daughters, Miss Eva Sinn of Omaha and Mrs Mary Hall of Jacksonville, Fla, and a son, J. Frank Sinn of Clarinda.

Rev Charles Rowe of the Clarinda Methodist church will be in charge of the services here. Burial will be in North Grove church cemetery, near where the home was. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 13, 1942

George Sinn died at the home of his daughter in Omaha, Nebr, July 12, 1942, at the age of 90 years, 2 months and 11 days.

He was born in Wurtenberg, Germany, May 1, 1852. As a child of four he came to the United States making the voyage on a sailing vessel, and, due to mishaps of the voyage, required 72 hours to make the passage. His childhood days were spent in Pennsylvania, Lancaster county. He became a citizen of this country in 1860 when his father received his naturalization papers. Soon after the Civil war, his parents moved to Illinois for three years. True to the pioneer type of that time, they pushed on westward into Iowa and settled on a farm in Page county, near College Springs, in 1871.

In 1879 he married Mary Alice Hollis, also a pioneer of this county. Six children were born to this union, three of whom survive; J.F. Sinn of Clarinda, Eva May Sinn of Omaha, Nebr, and Mary Alice Hall of Jacksonville, Fla. He is also survived by one brother, Charles, at Coin, Iowa; and two grandsons, Charles Sinn of Clarinda and William Sinn of Madison, Wis, and one great granddaughter, Sandra Ellen Sinn.

In 1881 he moved to his Valley township farm, where he made his home until 1906 when the family moved to Clarinda. His wife died in 1920. The past 15 years he has made his home with his daughter Eva in Omaha.

In 1906 he united with the Methodist church at Clarinda and remained a faithful member until his death. Funeral services were held there Tuesday afternoon, July 14, and interment was in the family lot at North Grove cemetery.

George Sinn was a quiet, kindly man who made friends with his neighbors and acquaintances. He was a kind and loving father. He lived a long and useful life full of the joy of living and contentment. We can truthfully say a good man has passed on to his heavenly reward. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 20, 1942

Stone, James E. - James E. Stone, was born in Algainy, Pa, October 21, 1860, and died at Hawleyville, February 13, 1943, at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 21 days. He came to Iowa after spending a few years with his step-father farming, spending 17 years. For the past 28 years he lived with Mr and Mrs Harry Hakes at Hawleyville.

He leaves to mourn three half-brothers, one half-sister, and other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held February 15 at the Walker funeral home in Clarinda conducted by Rev Harry Walling. Pallbearers were Logan Milligan, Harold Hakes, Wade Schooley, Francis Reese, Ed Ankeny and Ralph Apple CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 15, 1943

Swisher, Charles Benton - Charles Benton, son of Peter and Rebecca Swisher, was born near Leitersburg, Washington county, Maryland, Dec 5th, 1866. His parents moved to this neighborhood in April, 1869, and here Benton spent all of his life.

He never married. His occupation was that of farming.

He was conscientiously honest and industrious. His word was as good as his bond.

On reaching maturity he purchased a farm near the old home place, which he carefully tilled with good results.

About two years ago he suffered a paralytic stroke, but he would not give up, but patiently endured, without a murmur, all the pains and inconveniences subsequent to such a misfortune.

About six months ago he went to stay with his brother and sister, Ernest and Pearl, who live on the old home place where all that careful nursing and medical aid was done to prolong his days.

He passed away Nov 26th, at the age of 62 years, 11 months and 21 days. He leaves to mourn their loss two brothers, Ernest and Clarence, and one sister, Pearl, all of this vicinity, besides numerous relatives and friends.

The final service for the esteemed citizen was held at the North Grove church at 2 o'clock Saturday, Rev L.B. Carpenter of Villisca in charge and assisted by Rev Wayne Emery of the Nodaway Methodist church. The pallbearers for the services were Chas. P. Fisher, John Van Volkenburg, Chas. Wise, Victor Carlson, Tom E. Day and Bird Dunn. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 3, 1931

1900 census Valley Twp, Page Co, Iowa confirms he was born Nov 1868.

Swisher, Clara - North Grove--Clara Swisher, second daughter of Henry Swisher died a week ago last Saturday morning and was buried on Sunday in the North Grove cemetery. Her parents have the sympathy of neighbors and friends in their sad bereavement. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 26, 1887

Swisher, Earnest Earl - Earnest Earl Swisher, son of Peter and Rebecca Swisher was born Oct 19, 1886, and departed this life early Friday morning, May 16, 1941, in the Clarinda municipal hospital, at the age of 54 years, 7 months and 28 days.

He lived his entire life in Page county, in the vicinity of North Grove, until three years ago when he went to make his home with his sister, Miss Pearl Swisher, and a nephew, Paul Bennett.

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

Those left to mourn his passing, besides the sister and nephew, with whom he made his home, are his twin brother, Clarence, of Berkley, Calif, other relatives and a number of friends. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 5, 1941

Swisher, Grant - A young son of Geo. Swisher died suddenly, Tuesday, at the home of Henry Swisher, near North Grove church. Heart failure is given as the cause. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Jun 18, 1891

Swisher, Harry Ernest - Harry Ernest Swisher, son of William Henry and Mima Swisher was born on a farm southeast of Villisca on June 2, 1874, and departed this life after a very brief illness on Tuesday morning, Jan 27, 1942, aged 67 years, 7 months and 25 days.

Mr Swisher lived in the same community all his life. In fact, his farm home was within one-fourth mile from where he was born. He attended the school known as the Swisher school.

He was united in marriage to Myrtle Hollis on December 31, 1902. There were no children but they reared a nephew Donald Swisher, who made his home with them from childhood.

He was converted and united with the North Grove Methodist church in his boyhood days later in July 1927 he transferred his membership to the Methodist church. He loved his Master and was vitally interested in his church. He was a member of the Board of Trustees and teacher of a Sunday school class at the time of his departure in fact, it was while teaching his class Sunday morning that he was stricken. He never regained consciousness. That morning he was in the best of spirits and seemed to be in his usual good health. While it was a severe shock to his loved ones and to the entire community to be called so suddenly yet it was a beautiful way to go while on his post of duty in the service of his church and his Lord whom he loved.

Harry Swisher was a highly respected and worthy citizen. He was always interested in the highest and best. He had a wholesome attitude toward life, being blessed with a sense of humor and an optimistic viewpoint. His faith in God never wavered. He fought the good fight he finished the course he kept the faith.

Besides his wife and companion he leaves one brother, Will Swisher of Clarinda, Iowa; four sisters, Mrs W.A. Reed of south of Villisca, Mary Swisher of Villisca, Mrs D.R. Patterson of Arkansas City, Kans, and Mrs Carl Bentley of Hawleyville, Iowa. Besides these there are a number of other relatives and a wide circle of friends. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 16, 1942

Swisher, Mima Quivey

"Like a sunset of the northern clime, when twilight lingers in the summer time and fades at last into the silent night," the beautiful spirit of Mrs W.H. Swisher went from earth to the Heavenly home Feb 3, 1934, after an illness of only a few days. Just two weeks to the day before her departure she had expressed her which to an old friend that "she was homesick for heaven." "For her no slow decline, no long delay--God knew the signal hour, the better way, and called her home while it was day."

Mima Quivey Swisher was born in Wayne county, New York, Oct 26, 1844, and passed away in Clarinda, Iowa, at the age of 89 years, 4 months and 8 days. She was of pioneer stock. When she was less than one year old, her parents moved to Carroll county, Illinois. She inherited from her parents those fine traits of christian character that made her a wife, mother and neighbor beloved. She grew to womanhood amid the pioneer surroundings of Illinois. Her education was secured through the public schools at Mt Morris college. She was not only a student of books but a lover of children, who in return loved her. She loved to teach and was a public school teacher for seven years before her marriage. One desire of her life was that her children might be teachers, and this desire was realized in several of her children, four of whom are now teachers in Sunday schools.

On Nov 18, 1868, she was united in marriage to William H. Swisher of Franklin county, Pennsylvania, at Milligevill, Ill. In the following spring, 1869, this young couple came to Page county and settled on the farm where they have since made their home. They came as far as Afton by train, which was at that time the end of the railroad. They came the rest of the way overland and were among the first settlers of this community.

Mrs Swisher was converted and united with the church when a girl of 16 years. She was a charter member of the North Grove church and was a devout and faithful christian until the end. Her home was a "haven of refuge" to early circuit riders of the church; in fact, it was home to all who needed a friend. She was a devoted wife, loving and tender mother. She filled a place of influence in the community. Her talent most prominently observed by all who knew her, was the sweet spirit and loving graces of which nature had so beautifully bestowed, together with the gentle courage always to do right. This won her a place of esteem among all her acquaintances. Her home was a place of love and cheer. Visitors were welcomed by her in that gracious manner so becoming to fine womanhood. This community weeps for one of its most noble examples of christian character, one whose ideals came near perfection, and whose daily life and humble ministry was a reflection of her Lord. As a neighbor and friend, she spared no strength in doing the little things, yet the needful, which add to much comfort to the home where sickness or sorrow has come.

Mr Swisher preceded her in death in 1908, but 7 children, 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends remain to mourn her going. The children are W.C. Swisher and Mrs R.O. Owen of Clarinda, H.E. Swisher and Mrs W.A. Reed of Hepburn, Mrs D.R. Patterson of Arkansas City, Kans., Mrs Carl Bentley of Broadwater, Nebr, and Miss Mary Swisher at home.

The flower girls were Mrs Ned Farrens, Mrs Allen Gossett, Thelma Bennett and Maxine Swisher, and the pallbearers were Robert Mullen, Lou Reed, George Dunn, Johnnie McCoy, Bird Dunn and Ed Day.

Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr and Mrs D.R. Patterson of Arkansas City, Kans., Mr and Mrs Carl Bentley of Broadwater, Nebr, Mrs J.B. Quivey and Mrs Will Quivey of Omaha, Nebr., Clyde Reed of Norfolk, Nebr, Mr and Mrs Eugene Owen of Creston, Ia, and Mrs Cal Snodgrass and Mrs Elsie Wiggins of Yorktown, Ia. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, 08 Feb 1934

Swisher, Mima, died Feb 3, 1934 Valley twp; spouse William Henry Swisher; born Oct 26, 1844 Wayne Co, NY; father William Quivey born NY; mother Sarah Clapper born NY; buried North Grove PCDR

Swisher, Myrtle Hollis - Mrs Myrtle Hollis Swisher, widow of the late Harry Swisher passed away Friday night in Red Oak where she had been under hospital care. She has been making her home with her mother, Mrs Sam Hollis at Nodaway, Ia. Funeral arrangements depend on word from the children in California. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 5, 1946

Funeral services for Mrs Myrtle Swisher were held here Wednesday afternoon in the Methodist church, with the Rev E.M. Buehler in charge. The singing was by Cecil Weaver, accompanied by Mrs Frances Wheeler, and the pallbearers were Roscoe Simpson, Bert Kernen, Chas Woods, Lloyd McCullough, John McCoy and Ralph McCoy, and interment was in the North Grove cemetery.

Mary Myrtle Swisher, daughter of Samuel and Nancy Hollis, was born Nov 7, 1881, in Page county, Iowa, and died Saturday morning at the age of 64 years after a short illness. She became ill suddenly with a heart attack while visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs Lonnie Ruben, in Corning and was taken to the Red Oak hospital where she died.

Mrs Swisher lived in the same community southeast of Villisca all her life with the exception of the last three years when she resided with her aged mother in Nodaway. She was united in marriage with Harry Swisher on Dec 31, 1902. They had no children but reared a nephew, Donald Swisher who made his home with them from childhood.

She was converted and joined the North Grove Methodist church, later transferring her membership to the Methodist church in Villisca. She was preceded in death by her husband, her father and three brothers. Surviving her besides her mother are three sisters, Mrs Clarence Swisher, Berkeley, Calif; Mrs Hugh Burnsides, Ronan, Mont; and Mrs Lonnie Ruben, Corning; also a brother, James Hollis, Park Rapids, Minn. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Aug 8, 1946

Swisher, Pearl - Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 18 at 2:0 pm from the Sutphen Funeral Home for Pearl Swisher. Clergman was Rev Eldon Haworth.

Hal Fulton, Floyd Ritnour, Glenn Doan, Lee Fulton, Darrel Fulton and Ivan Brown were pall bearers. Music was by Mable Dunn who presented the selections "Abid With Me" and "Rock of Ages."

Concluding services were held at North Grove Cemetery with Sutphen Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary- Pearl V. Swisher was born in Page County, Iowa, April 30, 1882 and died November 15, 1969 at the West Portal Nursing Home, Clarinda, where she had been a patient for almost two years.

Miss Swisher, was the daughter of Peter Swisher and Rebecca Kiner Swisher. She lived her entire life in the same neighborhood near the former North Grove Methodist Church of which she had been a member. For many years she made her home with Paul Bennett, a nephew.

Preceeding her in death were 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She was the last of her family. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, three of whom she raised: Henry Bennett, of the Philippine Islands, Paul Bennett, Rt 1 Nodaway, and Mrs Thelma Grundl of Younkers, NY. She was Auntie to many, who found themselves welcome in her home. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Nov 20, 1969

Thurber, Eliza Jane Bryson - Eliza Jane Bryson, daughter of John and Elizabeth Bryson, was born Jan 19th, 1858, at Clintonville, Ill. At the time of her death Jan 21st she was 81 years and 2 days.

With her parents she moved to Iowa when a small child, her girlhood being spent on the farm in the North Grove district.

In 1878 she was married to Geo L. Thurber, whose death occurred in 1933. She moved to Nebraska, later returning to Iowa.

She was the fourth child in a family of seven, two brothers, John M. and David J. Bryson, preceding her in death. Surviving relatives include Mrs John H. Kendall and Thomas D. Bryson of Hepburn, William A. Bryson of Shelton, Nebr and Eunice McCoy of Creston.

Funeral at Walker Funeral Home Monday afternoon, Rev W. Frank Lister in charge. Interment was in the North Grove cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 26, 1939

Vance, Hose - Services were held for Hose Vance at North Grove church Tuesday Dec 27, and burial was in the North Grove cemetery. Rev C. Rowe conducted the funeral.

Mr Vance died at the municipal hospital here Friday [Dec 23, 1949] at 79 years of age.

He is survived by one brother, Harry Vance of Missouri, one sister Eva Gibson of California; and step-daughters, Mrs Caroline King of Brooks, and Mrs Lena King of Corning and Mrs Albert Barnes. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 26, 1949 Monday.

Vance, Sarah Catherine Ridnour - Sarah Catherine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Ridnour, was born March 10, 1863, in Illinois, and passed away after a period of illness at her home near North Grove, Ia, at 11:30 pm April 21, 1938, at the age of 75 years, 1 month and 11 days.

She was united in marriage to W.M. Kendrick at Clarinda, Ia, in March, 1887. To this union was born five children. One son, Benjamin, preceded her in death, and Mr Kendrick died Dec 7, 1892.

On July 18, 1898, she was united in marriage to Hose Vance. To this union was born two children, both preceding their mother in death.

Mrs Vance united with the Methodist church at Guss in 1908. She was a devoted wife and a kind and loving mother.

She leaves to mourn her death, her husband; four daughters, Viola Kendrick of New Market, Ia, Mrs May Friedrick of Toppenish, Wash, Mrs Caroline King of Corning, Ia, and Mrs Lena King of Prescott, Ia; three brothers, Rufus Ridnour of Nodaway, Ia, Fred of Bedford and James of North Grove; one sister, Mrs Harriett Hodge of Portsmouth, Ohio, 17 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted at North Grove Methodist church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the pastor, Rev E.B. Stewart. Music was furnished by a mixed quartette, Miss Mary Swisher, Mrs Carl Bentley, Leonard Calhoun and Ralph Orme, singing three numbers, "In the Garden" "Face to Face" and "Does Jesus Care," the accompanist being Mrs Archie Van Alstine. Pallbearers were G.W. Humphrey, G.L.A. Peterson, Ed Pullen, John Clayton, Larry Whitehead and Isaac Slack. Burial was in the North Grove cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 25, 1938

Wallen, Loren Keith - Loren Keith Wallen, was born to Mr and Mrs Gene Wallen July 31st, 1935, and departed this life May 25th, 1937, at the tender age of one year, 9 months and 26 days. His little life was short but brought many happy hours to his parents and all who knew him.

He leaves to mourn his going besides his parents, one brother, Kenneth, two sisters, Rosalee and Rowena, his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Clarence Bugg of near Shenandoah and Harry Wallen of near Fairplay, Mo., and also a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the North Grove church with interment in the North Grove cemetery. Rev Zook conducted the services. Pallbearers were Benjamin McCoy, Carl and Leonard Sanders and Darrell Lewis, Margaret and Ruth McCoy acted as flower girls. Music was furnished by the Misses Helen Bowers and Betty Everet of Nodaway. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 31, 1937

Wasson, Esther J. - Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs Esther J. Wasson, 71, who died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs G.L.A. Peterson, 12 miles southeast of Villisca. Services were held at 1:30 pm in the Peterson home and at 2:30 pm in the North Grove church, with the Rev A. Lewis Kongable of Nodaway in charge. Burial was made in the North Grove cemetery. The body remained at Sutphen's funeral home until the day of the funeral.

Pallbearers were Jerome Mauderly, Ollie Murren, James Ridenour, W.D. Owen, Theodore Peterson and Evan Andrew. Mrs Evan Andrew, Mrs John Spring, Mrs Viola Branan, and Mrs Holly Dunn were flower bearers, and music was furnished by Ralph Orme, Leonard Calhoun, Mrs Ada Bentley, and Miss Mary Swisher, accompanied by Mrs Will Burk.

Esther J. Wasson was born Dec 27, 1868, near Hepburn in Page county. She was one of the first school teachers in Page county, and on Nov 26, 1894, she was united in marriage to George W. Wasson who preceded her in death on Aug 9, 1931. To this union were born eight children, three of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are Arthur E. of Coin, Mrs Naoma F. Tigges of Melbourne, Mrs Irma L. Peterson, Paul E., and Floyd A. of the North Grove community. She also leaves six grandchildren, three brothers, and three sisters. She was a member of the North Grove Methodist church. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Jun 13, 1940

Wasson, Floyd - Floyd Albert Wasson, son of George W. Wasson and Julia Esther Wymore Wasson, was born in Montgomery County, Iowa on September 10, 1908 and died on October 5, 1979 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

On July 7, 1936 he was married to Violet K. Rawlings at Maryville, Mo. He has lived in Missouri, Villisca, and Omaha, Nebr; coming back to Villisca three years ago to retire. He has farmed, worked in a steel plant and a packing plant.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Lloyd, who died at the age of fifteen months; one brother, Arthur, and one sister, Irma Peterson.

He is survived by his wife, Violet; three sons, Ralph of Council Bluffs; Wayne of Willisca; and Harold of Plattsmouth, Nebr; one daughter, Rosie Bowman of Omaha, Nebr; fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one brother, Paul, of Villisca; and one sister Naomi Tigges, of Marshalltown, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 9 at 2:00 pm from Sutphen Funeral Home with the Reverend Clair Kerns officiating.

Casketbearers were Glen Wymore, Elmer Howard, Delmar Tigges, Mark Tatro, George Wasson and Don Moore.

Music by Mrs QuincyDunn with selections "Life Is Like A Mountain Railroad" and "The Old Rugged Cross". Mrs Glen Wymore was in charge of the memory book.

Interment was in the North Grove Cemetery with Sutphen Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Oct 11, 1979

Wasson, Paul - Funeral services for Paul E. Wasson, 82, of Villisca, will be held Friday at 2 pm at the Sutphen Funeral Home in Villisca with Rev Claire Kerns officiating. Interment will be in the North Grove cemetery southeast of Villisca.

Mr Wasson died Tuesday at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak.

He was born Aug 7, 1900 in Adams County, the son of George and Julie Wymore Wasson. He was married to Ruth Dowers in 1932 and she preceded him in death.

He was also preceded by three brothers, one sister and one grandchild.

He is survived by his wife Edith, a sister Naoma Tiggs of Melborne, Ia, a son, George of Council Bluffs and two daughters, Mrs Esther Milton and Mrs Delores Moore, both of Fort Worth, Tx. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 9, 1982

Paul E. Wasson, son of George Wasson and Julia E. Wymore Wasson, was born in Adams County, Ia., on August 7, 1900, and passed away in Montgomery County Memorial Hospital at Red Oak, Ia, on December 7, 1982, at the age of 82 years.

In 1932, he was married to Ruth Dowers in Sterling, Co., and she preceded him in death in 1963.

He lived most of his life in Southwest Iowa, working as a farmer, carpenter, coal miner and on the railroad.

He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Floyd, Lloyd and Arthur; one sister Irma Peterson; and one grandchild.

He is survived by his wife Edith of Villisca; one sister Naoma Tigges of Melbourne, Ia; one son George Wasson and his wife Ruth of Council Bluffs; two daughters, Esther Melton and her husband Homer, and Deloris Moore and her husband Don, both of Ft Worth, Tx; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, December 10, 1982, at the Sutphen Funeral Home, Villisca, Ia, with the Reverend Clair Kerns officiating.

Musical selections of "The Old Rugged Cross" and "In the Garden" were played by M.A. Hentsch.

Mrs Glen Wymore was at the memory book and flowerbearers were Miss Marta Wasson and Mrs Donnie Bowman.

Casketbearers were George Wasson, Glen Wymore, Dennis Wasson, Wayne Wasson, Mark Tatro, and Larry Wasson.

Interment was in the North Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements were made by Sutphen Funeral Home, Villisca. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Dec 16, 1982

Wasson, Ralph Lawrence - Funeral services for Ralph L. Wasson were held Oct 9, 1996, at the Sutphen-Beaty Funeral Home with the Rev John Murphy officiating. Interment was in North Grove cemetery in Page County, Ia.

Anabelle White was organist and Ramon Dick was the vocalist. Marvel Murphy was at the register.

Pallbearers were Jim Wymore, Jird Fidler, Mark Howard, Scott Bowman, Robert Howard, and Dean Thompson.

Ralph L. Wasson, son of Floyd and Violet (Rawlings) Wasson, was born December 14, 1941 , in Taylor County, Ia. He died Oct 6, 1996, at the Veterans Hospital in Omaha, Ne. He grew up in the Adams and Taylor County area. He attended North High School in Omaha.

In 1951 he moved to Omaha, Ne. From 1960 to 1964 he served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam in a helicopter squadron on the USS Hornet. After returning home, he lived in Texas and Wyoming. About six years ago, he returned to the Villisca, Ia area.

He worked in the oil fields in Texas, was a truck driver, welder and a small engine mechanic with Sacks Hardware of Omaha, Ne.

He was preceded in death by his father, brother Loyd Wasson and son Tracey Wasson.

Survivors include his mother Violet Wasson of Villisca; four daughters, Lisa Wasson of Elkhorn, Ne, Holly Wasson of Omaha, Ne, Vicki Ward of Cherokee, Ia, and Collette Wasson of Clarinda, Ia; three sons Gregory Wasson of Searcy Ar, Robert Wasson and Johnathan Wasson, both of Clarinda, Ia; two brothers, Wayne and wife Annie Wasson of Villisca, Ia, and Harold and wife Frances Wasson of Maiden, NC; sister, Rosie and husband Donald L. Bowman of Villisca, Ia; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends, also a special friend, Linda Langenfeld of Villisca. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Oct 17, 1996

Wasson, Violet Katherine Rawlings - Funeral services were held for Violet K. Wasson on Dec 19, 1996, at Sutphen-Beaty Funeral Home with the Rev John Murphy officiating. Burial was in the North Grove Cemetery, Page County, Ia.

Pallbearers were Mark Howard, Bryan Bowman, Scott Bowman, Larry Taylor, Kenneth Terry and Harold Leon Wasson. Music was provided by organist Anabelle White and Aaron Dick vocalist. Marvel Murphy was at the register.

Violet Katherine Wasson was born Oct 28, 1915, in Nebraska Township, Page County, Ia, the daughter of Roy and Rose (Bean) Rawlings. She died Dec 15, 1996, at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Ia.

She grew up in the Page County area and attended country school. She married Floyd Albert Wasson on July 7, 1935, in Maryville, Mo. The couple moved to Omaha, Ne, but returned to this area in 1953, then to Mills County in 1976, where they lived for five years, moving to Villisca in 1971 [1991?]. Violet was employed as a nurse's aide in nursing homes when they lived in Omaha and also as a cook at the Good Samaritan Center in Villisca.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons Loyd Wasson who died in infancy; and Ralph Wasson; brother-in-law Leland Stiverson, grandchildren Christina and Tracey Wasson and Carl Bowman; brothers Orville and Joe Rawlings.

Survivors include daughter Rosie and husband Donald L. Bowman of Villisca; sons Harold and wife Frances Wasson of Plattsmouth, Ne, and Wayne and wife Anne Wasson of Villisca; brother Virgil Rawlings and wife Clara Mae of Phoenix, Az; sister Darlene Stiverson of Red Oak, Ia; sister-in-law Carolyn Rawlings of Bennington, Ne; twenty grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Dec 26, 1996

Wilson, George H. - George H. Wilson of near Guss, who has been suffering with typhoid fever for the past few weeks, died last Wednesday afternoon. The funeral was held from the North Grove church last Friday afternoon at two o'clock and the remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Rev Bolster of this city officiated.

Mr and Mrs Wilson came to Iowa about 18 years ago and located near Emerson, and since that time they have lived in different parts of the state. To them eight children were born, two of whom died in infancy. The remaining ones are Elsie, Jesse, Lulu, Freddie, Robert and Vesta, the youngest being but two years of age. Mr Wilson was a kind father and husband and was respected by all who knew him. He was sick when the house in which the family were living, burned a couple of weeks ago and the exposure then made his illness more serious. The afflicted family, which is now deprived of its only means of support, has the deepest sympathy of the public. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Mar 6, 1901 Wednesday