[104] Karas, Robert
Funeral services for Robert Karas, age 85, of Bedford, who
died Thursday, February 9, 2006, at the Clearview Home in
Clearfield, after a 33 year battle with Parkinson's, were held
Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastors Rick
Titus and Ryan Leininger officiating at the Ritchie Funeral
Home in Lenox. Lunch
followed the services at the Lenox
American Legion Hall. Interment was held at the Massena
Center Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Memorials
can be directed to
Hospice or to Creston Respite. Please leave a message of
tribute to the Karas family on our web page,
www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of
Lenox.
Robert Richard Karas was born August 1, 1920, in Massena,
Iowa. He was one of eight children
born to Otto Karas and
Edna (Harris) Karas. On October
12, 1946, he was united in
marriage to Betty Lou Titus. To
this loving union one son,
Larry Robert was born. Last
October, Robert and Betty
celebrated their 59th Wedding Anniversary.
Robert and Betty lived and farmed in the Massena and
Bedford, Iowa areas. Robert
enjoyed farming, fishing and
mountain vacations. During
his lifetime, he made many
friends and helped many others. He
was known to leave his
own work to go and help others. Robert
had a wonderful
sense of humor and was always more than willing to pull a
prank on anyone he thought needed it!
He was a very kind,
loving and compassionate man who was a wonderful husband
and father. Robert battled
his Parkinson's Disease for 33
years with dignity and honor. Betty
lovingly cared for him in
their home for many years and when it was time to move him
into the nursing home, she daily saw to his needs there as
well.
Left to cherish Robert's memory are his loving wife Betty
Karas of Clearfield; his son Larry Karas and Nancy of
Pleasant Hill; four grandchildren, Shane Karas and Erin of
Indianola; Korbi and Bob Munoz of Indianola; Gentry and
Chad Burton of New Virginia; and Blake and Anyta Karas of
Indianola; nine great-grandchildren and many nieces,
nephews, relatives and friends.
Preceding Robert in death were his parents, Otto and Edna;
three brothers, Gilbert, Frank and Elwin; and four sisters,
Bessie, Mabel, Alice and Leona.
May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn
Robert's passing. |
[105] Keller, James Richard was born November 23, 1932, in Atlantic, Iowa, to Helen
Campbell and Richard Keller. He passed away peacefully Sunday, April 24,
2005, at the Alamogordo, New Mexico hospital.
When he was a young child, the family moved to Taylor county, near Guss
where Jim attended Fairview School, later moving to New Market where Jim
finished grade school and graduated from New Market High School in 1950.
After graduation, he went to Montana to work for the Bureau of Public Roads
and National Forestry Service, where he continued his career for 32 years.
He retired in 1985 on the Lincoln National in New Mexico. His career was
filled with great ambition, pride, and many accomplishments. Jim met Anita
Newton in Missoula, Montana and they were married September 28, 1963. They
enjoyed a wonderful 42 years together. From this union, were born two daughters,
Shelly and Kerri. They were greatly privileged to have been touched by him.
Jim is missed and loved by many. He always enjoyed the big family reunions
and was usually the life of the party. He was baptized as a child at the
United Methodist Church at New Market, Iowa.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Vance McPike; two sisters,
Eleanor Ruth Keller and Betty Clayton; and three brothers-in-law, Robert
Leighton, Ross King, and Alvin Clayton. He is survived by his wife, Anita;
daughters, Shelly Keller of Alamogordo, New Mexico, Kerri Curnow and husband
Richard of Missouri; three grandchildren, Shannon, James (Bo), and Corey
Booth. He is also survived by sisters, Arlene King, Jean Graham and husband
Roy, Mary Combs and husband Lyle, Loleta Spring and husband Gary, Judy Sparks;
two brothers, Jack and wife Mary Ann and Rich and wife Cindi and Anita's
family in Montana. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and a
host of friends.
Graveside memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday June 13, 2005,
at Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa with Loren Daly officiating. The family
invites his friends to attend the services and lunch and visitation at the
Community Center, New Market, Iowa following the services. Walker-Merrick
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
[106] Kelley, Mable Esther Peterson, was
the eighth child born to Swedish immigrants, Melker and Mary Louisa Olander
Peterson on February 23, 1911 in the Guss area. She departed from this life
on April 1, 2005 at Oakland Manor where she had resided since February.
After the death of her father, the family moved to Villisca. Upon graduation
in 1930 she worked for Karle's Bakery in Villisca.
She was married to Russell Roberts of Villisca. In 1956 they moved to Red
Oak. There she worked for Woolsworth Five and Dime. Russell passed away
in 1963.
December 22,1971, she was married to Elbert Kelley at the First Methodist
Church in Red Oak. They resided on a farm east of McClelland, She enjoyed
farm life, especially the large garden they grew. Another love was fishing
trips and traveling to California to see her sSister and other relatives.
Mable was a fifty-six year member of the Eastern Star, Advisor to Rainbow
Girls of Red Oak, and a member of the Business Women's Group in Red Oak.
She leaves to cherish her memory; husband Elbert; children Shirley Bishop
(Richard) and Leland Kelley (Friend Linda), two sisters Edith Loutzenhiser
of Bedford, IA and Peggy Dickenson of Arleta, CA, seven grandchildren, fifteen
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, along with nieces and
nephews.
She was proceeded in death by her parents; first husband, Russell; son Elwyn
Kelley; brother Delmar, Carl, George, Clarence and Milton; Ruby and Grace.
There will be a visitation Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at First United Methodist
Church in Red Oak from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A celebration of life
service will be Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at First United Methodist Church
in Red Oak at 2:00 p.m. with interment following at Villisca Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials contributions be made to
Hospice. |
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[107] Kelso, Ermol Smith,
a southwest Iowa resident for most of her 93 years, died August 4, 2005
at her son's home in Tucson, Arizona. Ermol was born in Malvern, Iowa,
July 28, 1912, the third child of James and Rosa Nell Smith. Ermol married
Beryl Kelso, son of Frank and Dora Kelso on November 13, 1929. They had
two children, Donna Lee and Beryl, Jr.
Ermol spent most of her life on the Kelso farm south of New Market, Iowa.
A typical farm wife, Ermol was known for her green thumb having a large
garden and many beautiful flowers. She especially enjoyed raising chickens
and grandchildren. Ermol always commented on the fact that she wanted
to be a grandmother more than anything and her wish was granted in 1959
when her first grandson Kirk was born.
Ermol was known as someone whose home was open to anyone who wanted to
stop by. She loved to host family and friends and was a wonderful cook
and baker. Everyone felt welcome at the Kelso farm and nobody left empty-handed
because Ermol was generous with whatever she grew in her beloved gardens.
A good Christian lady, Ermol loved to read her Bible, Daily Bread and
other Christian literature. Ermol and Beryl traveled often and spent time
in missionary work.
Ermol spent many years contributing to World Vision, an organization dedicated
to improving the lives of poor orphaned children around the world. Her
family and friends remember her as a woman of deep faith and an uncompromising
love for Jesus Christ.
Ermol was preceded in death by her husband Beryl in 1992; her parents
James and Rosa Smith; two sisters, Audra Davidson and Verna Berringer;
and two brothers, Walter and Harry Smith.
She is survived by four sisters, Hilda Lymer, Norma Hall, Opal Christensen
and Eula Lea Warneke; one brother, Ernie Smith; her two children, Donna
Lee Langer of Whitmore Lake, Michigan, and Beryl Kelso, Jr. of Tucson,
Arizona; six grandchildren, Kirk Kelso and wife Roxanne of Tucson, Kent
Kelso and wife Tamara of Independence, Kentucky, Brian Langer and wife
Mary Ellen of Whitmore Lake, Michigan, Kendall Kelso and wife Terri of
Granby, Missouri, Keaton Kelso and wife Karen of Mulberry, Kansas, and
Nana Kate Kelso Higdon and husband Jason of Owensboro, Kentucky; sixteen
great grandchildren, Rebecca, Kandice, Kourtney, Lindsey, Kyle, Kody,
Natalie, Kacey, Kaylee, Herbie, Kaeden, Nolan, Jillian, Kellan, Jaxon,
and Kaitlyn; and three great great grandchildren, Daniel, Kaleb, and Kinna
due August 11, 2005.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2005
at the Walker-Merrick Funeral Home located at 422 E Washington St. in
Clarinda, Iowa followed by a gravesite ceremony at the Fairview Cemetery
in Bedford, Iowa. Designated pallbearers include Ermol's grandsons and
great grandsons. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday evening,
August 10, 2005 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to World Vision by check
to P.O. Box 9716 Federal Way, WA 98063-9716; by calling 1-888-511-6548
or over the internet at www.worldvisiongifts.org Please use the following
donation code (10542913) on your contribution check or when contacting
World Vision.
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[108]
Key, Bonnie Louise Silence - Funeral Services for Bonnie Key, age
69 of Blockton, who died Monday,
February 6, 2006 at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr were held
Thursday, February 9, 2006 at
2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Interment was held in
the Blockton Cemetery in. Memorials can be directed to the Blockton Community
Building.
Bonnie
Louise Key began her life journey on August 23, 1936, in Mondamin, Iowa.
She was one of
five children born Earl Lee Silence and Selma Esther (Anderson) Silence.
She lived her entire life in the State of Iowa. On June 25, 1955,
she was united in marriage to Louis Edward Key in Blockton, Iowa. To this
loving union two sons and two daughters were born, Ronnie, Rodney, Rebecca
and Rita.
Bonnie loved to watch wrestling and westerns on television. She enjoyed
working word puzzles and listening to country music. She especially enjoyed
the times when her grandchildren came to visit. She
worked in Independence at the county home for about five years and later
when the family moved to Blockton she worked for Groff Locker for about
seven years.
Left to cherish Bonnie's memory are her loving husband of over 50 years
Louis Key of the Clearview Nursing Home; two sons, Ronnie and wife Jennifer
of Ankeny; Rodney Key of Lenox; two daughters, Rebecca Devine and husband
Dale of Woodward; and Rita Thurman and husband Ronald of Hatfield, Missouri;
a sister Betty Duff and husband Raymond of Kasson, Minnesota; and seven
grandchildren.
Preceding Bonnie in death were her parents Earl and Selma Silence; three
brothers and one sister.
May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Bonnie's passing. |
[109] Key,
Louis
Funeral services for Louis Key, age 71 of Mt. Ayr, Iowa
formerly of Blockton, Iowa, who died Friday, August 3,
2007 at Clearview Care Center, Mt. Ayr, Iowa were held
Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral
Home, Bedford, Iowa.. Visitation with the family was held
12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 7 at the funeral
home. Burial was in the Rosehill Cemetery, Blockton,
Iowa. Memorials can be directed to the Clearview Nursing
Home in Mount Ayr. Memories may be shared with the
family on our web page, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com
under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the
Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. |
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[110] Key, Patricia
Funeral Services for Patricia Key, age 60 of Lenox who died Friday, March
23, 2007 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines were held
Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford.
Cremation followed the services. Memorials can be given in her name. Memories
can be shared with the family on our web site at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com
under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home
of Bedford. |
[111] Keyt,
Ruth
Funeral services for Ruth Keyt, age 93 of Gravity,
who died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, in Gibbons, Nebraska
were held Monday, May 21, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Burial was held in the
Washington Cemetery in Gravity. Memorials can be
directed to the Nazarene Church in Gravity. Memories can
be shared with the family on our website at
www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home
of Bedford. |
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[112] Kiburz, William F. "Bill"
Funeral services for William F. "Bill" Kiburz,
age 80 of Bedford, who
died Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at Creighton Medical Center were held
Friday, March 17, 2006 at 11:00.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with
military rites accorded by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post
No. 164 at the funeral home. Interment
was held on Saturday, March
18, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello, Iowa.
Memorials can be given in Bill's name.
Please leave a message of
tribute to the Kiburz family on our web page,
www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were
entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
William F. "Bill" Kiburz was born January 17, 1926, to Frank
and
Thelma (Welch) Kiburz in Scotch Grove, Iowa. He grew up in the
Monticello, Iowa area attending Timber Country School through the 8th
Grade and then graduated with the Class of 1944 from the Monticello
High School. After high school,
Bill entered the United States Marine
Corps during World War II. He
attended Boot Camp at Paris Island in
South Carolina and then went to Camp LeJuengen in North Carolina.
He went overseas in the Pacific and was assigned to the U.S. Flag Ship
with the Admiral who was in charge of all U.S. Mine Craft in the
Pacific Theater. He traveled
to several islands on Pacific Duty, three
different towns in Japan on Occupation Duty, and also to Shanghi,
China. After his discharge
Bill attended the University of Dubuque for
one year and graduated from Cedar Rapids Business College. During
1948 and 1949, he served as a Deputy Sheriff for Jones County, Iowa.
He then spent five years being a hog and livestock buyer in Monticello,
Iowa and also spent two years with Aetna Insurance Company in
Chicago, Illinois and Omaha, Nebraska.
In 1957, he went to work for Armour and Company in Waverly, Iowa
where he met his future wife Sylvia Van Hove. On April 20, 1958, the
couple was united in marriage in Titonka, Iowa. Together they were
blessed with the birth of four daughters, Kimberly, Suzanne, Lisa and
Karla. While with Armour,
they also lived in Grundy Center and
Mason City, Iowa, St. Joseph, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri. In
1976, he was transferred to Bedford, Iowa where he was a hog buyer
for Armour, Swift, Con-Agri, and Monfort. He retired in 1991.
Following his retirement, they traveled extensively throughout the
United States and Canada. Bill
was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed
attending many races throughout the years. His favorite pastimes were
outdoor recreation including camping, boating, hunting sports and
spending time with his family. Bill
was a member of the John F.
Hardin American Legion Post No. 164 and the Veteran's of Foreign
Wars.
Left to cherish Bill's memory are his loving wife of 48 years, Sylvia
Kiburz of Bedford; four daughters, Kimberly Hullinger of Maryville,
Missouri; Suzanne Neff of Columbia, Missouri; Lisa Kiburz of
Bedford; and Karla Kiburz of Hendersonville, North Carolina; five
grandchildren, Ross and Brock Hullinger of Maryville, Missouri; Eric,
Ryan and Haley Neff of Columbia, Missouri; a brother Kenneth Kiburz
of Marion, Iowa and a s sister Anna Linda Ganzer of Wheatland, Iowa
and a community of friends.
Preceding Bill in death were his parents Frank and Thelma Kiburz; a
sister-in-law Janet Kiburz; a brother-in-law Roland Ganzer; and many
aunts and uncles.
May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Bill's
passing. |
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[113] Kirsch, Helen Lucille Smith
Helen Lucille Kirsch was born February 11, 1925 in Siam, Iowa, the daughter
of Lloyd S. and Dessie (Phillips) Smith. She passed away on Sunday, April
8, 2007 at Bryan/LGH Medical Center West in Lincoln, Nebraska. |
[114] Keeley, Richard E. "Rick"
Richard E. "Rick" Keeley, 24, Malaga, died January 1, 1988 as the result of a snowmobile accident near Leavenworth, Wa.
He was born July 10, 1963, in Everett to Don and Joyce Keeley. He and his family moved to the Wenatchee area in December of 1975 and he graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1981.
He was a member of the Iron Workers Union, Local No. 86, Seattle, and he enjoyed stock car racing and snowmobiling. He raced with the Three little Pigs Race Team.
Survivors include his parents, Don and Joyce Keeley, Malaga; a sister, Cheryl Keeley, Malaga; and grandparents Estel Brown, Wenatchee, and Jake and Lois Scroggie, Malaga.
Rick's mother, the former Joyce Brown, and grandparents, Emmett and Estelle Brown, are former Blockton residents. [Bedford Times-Press, Bedford, Iowa Feb 10, 1988]
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Kilgore, Frank FARMER COMMITS SUICIDE Frank Kilgore, a farmer who has been living southwest of Shannon City, committed suicide Wednesday morning by cutting his throat from ear to ear. He had been in ill health for some time, and the physician who was called Tuesday night warned the family that he was apt to injure himself or others. He escaped their vigilance yesterday morning and searchers found him dead in the orchard. He leaves a wife and several children. He is the second member of the family to commit suicide a brother having taken his own life some years ago.—Clearfield Enterprise. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 20, 1916
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Kelley, Isabella Turner Ramsey
Isabella Turner was born in Beaver county Pennsylvania, October the 2nd, 1824.
In the year of 1851 she moved with her parents to Cedar county, Iowa, where she was married to Richard W. Ramsey., on the 11th day of February 1857. Two daughters were born to this union. Mr. Ramsey died on the 16th day of April, 1864. Mrs. Ramsey was again married on the 24th of January 1867 to Robert Kelley with whom she removed to Taylor county, Iowa, settling on a farm near Siarn; where Mr. Kelley died on the 18 th day of July 1880. Sister Kelley united with the Presbyterian church in 1855 in Cedar county, Iowa. In 1884 she united with the M. E church at Siam, la., under the pastorate of Brother Heaton. She was a kind patient woman, thoughtful of others and uncomplaining during years of suffering.
She died on the 25th of March 1906, at her home near Siam, aged 81 years, 5 months and 23 days.
Funeral discourse by Rev. Brown, pastor of the Siam church. The text used was Rev. 14:13, after which she was 1aid to rest in the Siam cemetery, March 26t h, She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Mary London and Mrs. Sarah Manly, to mourn her loss. She also leaves six grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, of Wilton, Iowa, and Mrs. Mary Kelley, Page county, Iowa. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 3, 1906 |