004Carolyn Ann (Dorl) Owen was born February 4, 1939 at Norwich, Iowa to Wilson C. and Beulah E. (Nelson) Dorl. The family moved to New Market when Carol was young. She graduated New Market High School in 1957. She was united in marriage to Paul Owen in 1963 and they raised one son, Randy. Following their marriage they worked in Denver, CO, Independence, MO, Panama City, FL, Franklin, PA. In 1993 Carol retired due to health and she and Paul moved to LaGrange, GA. In 1999 they relocated to Shenandoah and operated The Days Inn until January 2007 when they retired and moved to Clarinda. She pursued her calling and became a Certified Lay Minister and served the Faith & Hope Circuit of the United Methodist Church.
On Sunday morning, October 16, 2011 Carol was called home. She passed away at Methodist Hospital, Omaha, NE. She was preceded in death by her parents, in-laws Herbert and Alice (Lehman) Owen, sister-in-law Patricia Bothwell and husband Clinton, and great grandchild Gabriel Keith Stevens.
Carol is survived by her husband, Paul, of Clarinda, IA; son Randy Owen and wife Lisa of Independence, MO; grandchildren Charles W Owen, Crystal Stevens and her two children Blake Dakota and Jaxson, and Cassondra Newton and her daughter Shauniece Garrison all of Independence, MO; brothers Charles Dorl and wife Shirley of Shenandoah, IA, and John Dorl of Denver, CO; sisters Esther Swigert and husband Bill and Myrna Adair, all of Clarinda, IA; in-laws Ralph L Owen and wife Glenda of Cheyenne, WY and William E “Bill” Owen and wife Iris of Clarinda, IA; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel with Pastor Buck officiating. Interment will be at Clarinda Cemetery. Order of Eastern Star services will be 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel followed by family visitation until 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to a fund to be established |
005Garvin Eugene McMillin was born July 1, 1962 to Norman Dean McMillin and Anna May Harris McMillin. Garvin remained a lifelong resident of the Bedford area.
Garvin graduated from Bedford Community High School in May, 1980. Garvin would say that his greatest accomplishments in life were his three children, blessings from above. Joshua was born in 1984, Kerri was born in 1987 and Kaitlyn was born in 1995.
Garvin was a cabinet and furniture craftsman by trade - a God given skill. His work inspired one of his nephews to follow in his footsteps.
Garvin's quality work spoke for itself and will be a remembrance of him for generations to come.
Garvin had his ups and downs in life, but through it all he remained strong like his father, Mick. Both men felt deeply for their families, but sentimental words were hard for them to speak. He was looking forward to many happy years with all three of his children and of course his dog, Mick. Sadly, on October 14, 2011 God took him home, peacefully, in his sleep.
Everyone had their own name for Garvin such as, Gar, Garvy, Gerber, Pugsley, Studly, bucko, boober, pookie and the list goes on! He would just laugh and say, "Ya, what you want?" Everyone knew him and everyone knew if you needed him, all you had to do was ask. His eyes sparkled and he could pull a smile or a laugh out of you, no matter how bad a situation looked. In fact, I can see Garvin and his dad sitting on a cloud as we speak here today. They are looking down on us laughing about one of their funniest memories. Garvin was a jokester from day one and he was the biggest, loving, teddy bear ever!
Garvin had so many lifelong friends from grade school to junior high crushes to high school mischief makers! He kept those friends and before he knew it, the computer age was upon him. Some of his fondest memories were playing in pool tournaments and playing Texas Hold'em and other games on the computer with Ron Fleetwood and many others.
The fun went on and on! They played these games on the weekends and when they finished Ron and Garvin would grill steaks. Simple pleasures, but second to God, they are what real honest life is built on.
Garvin is survived by three children, Joshua, Kerri and Kaitlyn McMillin; his mother Anna May (Harris) McMillin, his brother, Gary "Duke" McMillin, two sisters, Glenda McMillin Wetzel and Gayle McMillin Smith, , two nephews, Eric Wetzel and Justin Smith, two nieces, Julie Smith and Kelli Wetzel, a great nephew Kyle Wetzel, a great niece Hailey Wetzel, many aunts, uncles and cousins along with countless friends.
My dear father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, you will be sadly missed, eternally loved and cherished.
Graveside services for Garvin McMillin, 49 of Gravity and formerly of Bedford, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bedford Cemetery. There is no scheduled visitation. Memorials are suggested to a fund to be established in his name.
Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Bedford, is in charge of arrangements |
007Funeral services for Beatrice Hensley, age 102, of Bedford, who died Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Corning Nursing & Rehab were held Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Visitation were held from 9:30 a.m. until service time. Interment were held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to the Bedford United Methodist Church. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
Beatrice Evelyn Hensley was born October 14, 1909, in Taylor County, Iowa the daughter of Elmer E. Orme and Arria Bordner Orme. The majority of her life was spent in Taylor County. She graduated from Bedford High School with the Class of 1929. Beatrice taught rural school in Taylor County for 4 years, before being united in marriage to her classmate, Halbert Hensley in 1931.
Beatrice was a humble woman, a good neighbor and friend to many. She enjoyed life on their farm for 38 years. She was a member of the Siam Methodist Church and taught Sunday school classes until the church closed in 1979. Then, with her husband Hal, the couple united with the United Methodist Church in Bedford. Beatrice moved from the family farm into Bedford in 1969. Bea was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star, as well as being involved as a 4-H Leader, serving in neighborhood clubs, and quilting for the church and family. Beatrice was very proud of her children, grandchildren and both great and great-great-grandchildren! She was so very thoughtful that she lived to see them grow up in homes of their own. She was also thankful for the 64 years she shared with Hal working together on the farm and traveling all of the continental states along with many parts of Canada.
Left to cherish Beatrice's memory are her son, Gary Hensley and wife Sally of Corning; daughter, Nancy DeJoode and husband Bob of Knoxville, Iowa; ten grandchildren, Mike Hardee and wife Dorothy; Marla Willard and husband Bruce; Jayne Chrouser and husband Bruce; Bill Hardee; Jeff Hensley; Monte Hensley; Clint Hensley; Doug Douthit and wife Michelle; Patrick Douthit; Sherri McDonald and husband Tim; twenty-five great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; along with many other family members and friends.
Preceding Beatrice in death are her parents Arria and Elmer Orme; sisters, Gretta Duncan and Loraine Orme; brother Alfred Orme; daughter Beverly Hardee and husband Robert Hardee; an infant great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Jayne Chrouser; and her loving husband Halbert Hensley in 1995.
Beatrice had a great faith in God, and lived her life by that faith. Bea will be greatly missed by all who knew her |
010Memorial services for Donald Scott, Jr., age 58 of Sharpsburg, Iowa who passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa were held Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Visitation was one hour prior to services with the family greeting friends. Interment of ashes were held at the Washington Cemetery in Gravity. Memorials may be directed to Pancreatic Cancer Research. Memories may be shared at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
Donald Walter Scott, Jr. was born December 12, 1952 to Donald and Nellie (Sparks) Scott at Clarinda, Iowa. Donald attended Sharpsburg and Lenox Schools, graduating in 1971 from Lenox. While in high school he met his future wife, Kathryn Saunders. They were married August 5, 1972 at First Presbyterian Church in Lenox. During the first few years of their marriage, Donald worked in construction and the couple traveled throughout Iowa finally settling in his home town of Sharpsburg. Donald and Kathryn were happy to welcome to their family 3 children, Nicole, Deanne, and Donald III.
When Donald left construction, he farmed the family farm for 5 years before deciding to attend Southwestern Community College and receiving an associate's degree in electronics technology. He spent 10 years working at Trolli Corp in Creston, IA in the maintenance department. When he left Trolli he started working as a private contractor doing electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling work for Schroeder Electrical and Plumbing in Creston, IA. This work was especially gratifying to Donald because he worked with his good friend Troy Schroeder.
Donald always enjoyed spending time with his family. Holidays and planning family vacations were especially enjoyed by Donald. He loved his children and grandchildren and would always be there when any of them needed anything at all. Donald always had a book to read, especially science fiction books. He loved movies and would often stay up late watching an old classic. Donald could repair almost anything, from furnaces and plumbing to cars. He was especially proud of the work he had done on the family home over the years. He and Kathryn would often take road trips on weekends, just the two of them. Their love and marriage was an example and a goal for their children throughout their lives.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 39 years, Kathryn, and his daughters Nicole Scott, with her special friend Ryan Still from Bedford, and Deanne Jackson, with her husband Todd from Creston, his grandchildren, Sierra and Logan Paul, and Jade, Connor, and Elias Jackson. His parents Donald and Nellie Scott, his three sisters, Helen Ambrose and husband Charles Ambrose of Gravity, Susan Lee of Cedar Rapids, and Janet Tiefenthaler and husband Gary Tiefenthaler of Adel, IA.
Welcoming Donald at the gates of Heaven are his mother in law June Saunders and his beloved son Donald Walter Scott III.
Donald was a loving husband, father and grandfather. The joy shared with his family will remain close to their hearts forever |
012Andrew M. “Mike” Greenlee, 89, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died Monday, October 17, 2011 at Highland Health & Rehab in Bella Vista. He was born on February 1, 1922 in Bedford, Iowa to Roy F. Greenlee and Maud E. Porter.
He was raised and educated in Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and The Korean Conflict. Mike married Muriel Jean Slack on August 5, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a Sub-station Electrician for Mid America Energy in Red Oak, Iowa. He retired to Bella Vista in 1990. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Red Oak, Iowa and the Nomad Shrine Club in Bella Vista. Mike was an avid golfer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and four sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Muriel Jean of Bella Vista, Arkansas; two daughters, Laura Dussault (Jean-Guy) of Southbury, Connecticut; Linda Khan (Faruque) of Woodbridge, Virginia; and three grandchildren: Adrienne Dussault, Emily Olson and Michael Khan.
A Memorial Service were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 21, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church, 20 Boyce Drive, Bella Vista, Arkansas with Brother Jamie Alexander officiating. Burial will take place in the Bedford City Cemetery in Bedford, Iowa. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas.
On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com
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013Funeral services for Steve Gray, age 57, of Bedford, who died very unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr, were held Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Visitation were held Wednesday from 3 to 7 with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7. Interment will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton. Instead of flowers the family requests memorials be given in Steve's name.
Steven Carl Gray was born January 15, 1954 in Maryville, Missouri the son of Beryl Dean Gray and Jewell (Henry) Gray. Steve lived his entire life in the Blockton area attending school and graduating from Bedford High School with the Class of 1972. In fact, he only missed one day of school in 13 years, a trait he would eventually pass on to his children! When he was in the 7th grade a girl named Debra Huelskamp caught his eye . . .they started dating and on December 15, 1973 they were united in marriage at Christ The King Catholic Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Together they were blessed with the birth of one daughter and three sons, Amanda, Nick, Wyatt and Jared. Steve and Deb lived in Blockton for a short time after their marriage before moving to the rural area where he had grown up. He farmed all of his life and drove a semi for the past fifteen years with Deb traveling with him after she retired from being the Bedford School Nurse for many years. They loved traveling many places in their RV all year long.
Steve was never one to sit still. He always had a project to work on or a problem that needed fixing. His entire life was wrapped up in his family, their friends, loving his wife and enjoying his grandkids. Each summer would include a two or three week vacation traveling around the United States, often times staying at National Parks. He enjoyed attending his kid's activities as they were growing up, especially the football games! He cooked a lot, with steak and potatoes being his specialty. He was known to collect cast iron cookware and other items he felt worthy of collecting! He enjoyed the outdoors, camping and being with family and friends. Every year he would prepare the deer camp for his boys. Steve's life revolved around his wife and children.
Left to cherish the memories of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend are his loving wife of 38 years, Debra Gray of Bedford; one daughter, Amanda Sockrider of Council Bluffs; three sons, Nick and wife Dani Gray of Bedford; Wyatt and wife Melinda Gray of Bedford; and Jared of Beloit, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Caleb, Asia and Avery Sockrider; Alexis and Gabriel Gray; Nevaeh Gray and Mailey Gray;two brothers, Stanley Gray of Barnard, Missouri; and Bryan and wife Vickie Gray of Bethany, Missouri; two sisters, Lisa Loch and husband David of Maryville, Missouri; and Lana Hoepker and husband Edwin of Bedford; along with many other relatives and friends.
Preceding Steve in death are his parents Beryl and Jewell Gray and his in-laws, James and Margaret Huelskamp.
Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. His enthusiasm, humor and enjoyment of life will be missed by his family and friends |
014Funeral services for Phyllis Pratt, age 83, of New Market, Iowa, who entered into peace Saturday, October 15, 2011 at her home in New Market, were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Clarinda with Reverend Loren Daly officiating. Visitation was held Monday from 3:00 to 7:00. with the family greeting friends from 5:00 to 7:00.
Interment was held at the Memory Cemetery in New Market. Memorials may be given in her name. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.
Phyllis Mae (Sefrit) Pratt was born December 19, 1927, in Delphos, Iowa the daughter of Frank and Gladys (Elmore) Sefrit. Phyllis lived her entire life in southwest Iowa and graduated from New Market High School with the Class of 1945.
Phyllis was united in marriage to Robert Pratt on June 3, 1945. They were blessed with three children, Linda, Connie and Ron, eight grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Phyllis and Bob farmed near Siam for forty-seven years. Bob preceded her in death in 1992. Phyllis then moved to New Market in 1993.
Phyllis was a member of the Siam Church of Christ and a member of many community organizations. Phyllis was known for her generous heart and her wonderful cooking and baking. She enjoyed spending time with her family and having them all together during holidays, especially the Fourth of July!
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert; brothers, Ronald at infancy and Robert Sefrit and wife Kathleen; brother-in-law Dale Pratt; sister-in-law LaMead Carmichael and husband Cliff.
Left to cherish Phyllis' memory are her children Linda Garner of New Market; Connie Johnson and husband Max of New Market; Ron Pratt and wife Teresa of New Market; grandchildren Craig Garner and wife Melissa of Clarinda; Ed Johnson and wife Patti of New Market; Valerie (Johnson) Vorhies and husband Mike of Stanton; Curt Johnson and wife Melissa of New Market; Michelle (Garner) Creveling and husband Troy of Clarinda; Stephanie (Pratt) Schmid and husband Jason of Des Moines; Brian Pratt and wife Stacey of Polk City; Brad Pratt of New Market; brother George Sefrit and wife Daisy of New Market; brother-in-law Bill Pratt and wife Hope of New Market; sisters-in-law LaDonna Cabbage of New Market; Mary Hargis and husband Don of New Market; seventeen great-grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Phyllis was a caring person and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Her love and inspiration will live on in their hearts. May God grant comfort and peace to those who mourn her passing |
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Funeral services for Daisy John, age 99, of Bedford, who died Wednesday, October 6, 2011 at Goldenrod Manor in Clarinda will be held Friday, October 28, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Interment will be held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to Goldenrod Manor. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
Daisy John was born November 5, 1911, in Aberdeen, Scotland, the daughter of George Salter and Georgina (Cargill) Salter. After leaving Scotland to live in New Zealand for a number of years, her parents came with their family to settle in the Bedford area.
Daisy graduated from Bedford High School and then entered nurses training at the hospital in Shenandoah, Iowa.
She married Troy John in front of the picture window of the Bedford Presbyterian Church Manse on December 8, 1936. They farmed south of Bedford all their lives until retiring and moving to 207 Jefferson Street in Bedford. A member of the Presbyterian Church since coming to this country, she enjoyed the fellowship of the Women's Association and was treasurer of the church for twenty some years.
Along with being a partner to Troy on the farm, her work and hobbies included flower and vegetable gardening, canning, and quilting. Most importantly, she was a friend to shut-ins.
Left to miss her and cherish her memory are her son, Ron John and wife Carol; a daughter Bonnie Fyle and husband Wayne; a sister, Susan Palmer; a sister-in-law, Marguerite Salter; along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Preceding Daisy in death are her parents; her husband Troy John; three brothers, Jim, George and William Salter; and four sisters, Jean Molgard; Phyllis Oxley, Ina Allen and Margaret Salyards |
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Celebration of Life services for LaVon Moss, age 72, of the Prescott / Lenox area, who died Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the Clearview Home in Clearfield will be held Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Lenox. Visitation will be held on Thursday from Noon until service time. Interment will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Mount Ayr, Iowa. Memorials can be given in LaVon's name. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.
LaVon Katherine (Allen) Moss was born March 6, 1939, in the Hatfield, Missouri area the daughter of Troy Allen and Lucy (Tull) Allen. LaVon grew up in Delphos and attended Delphos School, graduating from the Mount Ayr High School with the Class of 1958. After graduation, she moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she stayed at the Lutheran Girls Home while working at Pendleton Wool Factory making clothing. She met Eugene Robert Moss in 1960 and they were united in marriage in 1963 while Eugene was on leave from the military. To this loving union four children were born, Wanda Joyce, Billy Ray, Roger Duane and Hank Leroy.
In July of 1973, the family moved to Lenox, Iowa where she was a stay at home mom until 1985 when she became a certified nursing assistant at the Lenox Care Center. She worked there until her retirement in 2001. LaVon enjoyed sewing projects and stringing beads. Her family will remember her by the numerous quilts, pillows and beaded necklaces she made for them. However, her favorite joy in life was taking care of her grandchildren! LaVon battled Parkinson 's disease sine the 1990's and has spent the last eight years of her life in the nursing home. She was finally able to rest on October 18, 2011.
Left to cherish the memories of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend are her loving husband of 48 years, Eugene Moss of Lenox; daughter, Wanda Browning and husband Jerry of Prescott; and their children Jeremy (wife Becky) Browning and their 3 children Elizabeth, Troy and Bryan all of Prescott; daughter Angela Long and husband Allen and their children, Allie, Alex and Vanessa of Prescott; Corey Browning and wife Kari and their daughter Lillie of Lenox; and daughter Amanda Moody and husband Vincent of Creston; son Roger Moss and wife ChaeYon and their children, Stephanie, Jennifer and Lisa all of Prescott; son Hank Moss of Lenox; a sister Patsy Hashberger and husband Bob of Council Bluffs; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Preceding LaVon in death are her parents, Troy and Lucy Allen; her infant son, Billy Ray; and a brother Allen (Dean) Allen.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Her enthusiasm, humor and kindness will be missed by everyone |