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Obituaries
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submitted by: Julia Johnson - juliajoh@usc.edu
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Iowa South-West Saturday December 23, 1876 [p. 3] Died THOMPSON----On
the 17th, Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. [ames] M. [onroe]
Thompson [Martha Hedrick]; aged about 10 months Times-Republican Thursday June 23, 1904 [p6] Mrs. Anna Martin Dead Mrs. L. [emuel] Deremer [Fannie
Gilbert Thompson] left on the noon train Thursday for Afton. Her sister, Mrs. Anna [Gilbert] Martin of that place was very sick, at
that time, and died the next day.
The funeral will be held in Afton Sunday, June 19th. Her sister, Mrs. Ellen [Gilbert] Patton
and
her cousin, C. [larence] G. Simpson started at noon today to be present at the obsequies. Mrs. Martin was formerly a resident
of this place and had many friends here who will be saddened when they
learn of her death. Bedford Free Press Thursday June 23, 1904 p. 5] Mrs. L. [emuel] Deremer [Fannie
Gilbert Thompson] was called Thursday last to Afton by the illness of her sister,
Mrs. Anna [Gilbert] Martin, who died Friday. Times-Republican Thursday June 30, 1904 [p.3] The funeral of Mrs. [John Self]
McCloud [Miranda Jane McLain] was to be held at the residence today at 10 a.m. Although a heavy rain fell almost continuously
during the forenoon, quite a large number of friends attended to pay
their last respects. The
funeral service was conducted by Rev. Ream, and interment was made at
Titus cemetery [Graceland]. Bedford Free Press July 5, 1923 [p. 1] Mrs. J. M. Thompson Died At Home Here Friday Eve Funeral Held Tuesday A.M. From Home. Burial in Fairview. Mrs. J. [ames] M. [onroe] Thompson, who first came to Bedford in 1868, died at her
home in Bedford last Friday evening. June 29th, after gradually
failing in health during the last few months. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday forenoon, July
3, at 10:30 oÕclock in charge of her pastor, Rev. M. E. Lumbar, and
interment made in Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson, who was one of the early pioneer women
of the town of Bedford, always took a very active part in the better
things of this community. She
has contributed her full share of effort and energy to the promotion
and growth of the town and community and passed on to her reward after
having spent a full and fruitful life. Following is the obituary as read at the funeral
services by Rev. Lumbar of the Presbyterian Church. Martha M. Hedrick was born in Rush County, Indiana, Nov. 6, 1839.
In early life the family emigrated to Wapello County, Iowa, where
her girlhood was spent in a community of pioneers of which her father,
John Wesley Hedrick, was one of the leading men in political and religious
affairs. At the close of the Civil War she was united in marriage
to James Monroe Thompson,
and shortly thereafter they came farther west to Leon, Iowa, where Mr.
Thompson clerked in a general store for a short time, after which, in
1868, they came overland to Bedford, which has since been her home continually. Mrs. Thompson was the mother of ten children, eight
of whom survive her. Mrs.
J. [ames] H. Dickey [Grace] of
St. Louis; Mrs. H. [arry] L. Guthrie [Helen] of Los Angeles,
Calif.; John N. [sic] [M.] Thompson of Portland, Ore.; Lawrence H. [edrick] of Indianapolis, Ind.; and S. [eth] E. [dward], Ralph W., Guy, and Mrs. W. [illiam] C. Richardson [Mary]
of Bedford. All these except
Mrs. Guthrie and John N. Thompson are present today. Mrs. Thompson, with her husband, joined the Presbyterian
Church of Bedford soon after their arrival here and almost to the close
of her long life she was an active worker and leader in that organization.
She was remarkably energetic and active and throughout her life
she found time to take part in the social and religious activities of
the community, as well as to rear her large family. Mr. Thompson preceded her in death in 1906, since
which time she has continued to live in the old home. Her declining years were made comfortable and pleasant by the
faithful and loving ministry of her daughter, Mrs. [Mary] Richardson, who lived with her, and by the thoughtfulness of
her other children living near her. A notable character, a faithful mother and counselor, a friend to many
has gone to the Father's home and care. May the blessing she brought to those about her be multiplied
and passed to others; may the memory of her and her deeds be a blessing
and inspiration to these children who remain. The community, the world, is better for
such a life. Bedford Free Press May 31, 1923 [p. 3] Eugene Simpson Died Last Saturday Eugene Simpson, 66 years of age, died at his farm home west of
Bedford last Saturday morning, after an illness of several years. He was born on the farm where he died
and had spent most of the years of his life there. He united with the Methodist Church at Gilead early in
his life and continued a member there except for the short time that
he was away from the farm. He
was united in marriage to Alice May Salen
October 16, 1885, and to this union five children were born, Ethel
May, Florence Ruby, Alpha Irene,
Eugene Paul and Helen
Leone, all of whom had the privilege of helping the mother
care for him during his last illness. Eight grand children, seven of whom are living, complete this
family circle. He is the first of the family to receive "Thy
one clear call" from his Maker.
After almost two years of illness, "One came softly through
the opened door with pierced hands and gently closed his eyes.
So eternal sleep has come to him with surcease from pain, with
peace and quiet---and rest." The funeral
was held Monday afternoon at the home conducted by Rev. Gable and interment
made in Graceland Cemetery. Bedford Free Press December 13, 1923 [p. 1] Mrs. V. M. Kinnison Buried Tuesday P.M. Died Last Sunday After Weeks Illness. Large Attendance at Funeral The funeral of Mrs. V. [irgil] M. Kinnison was held last Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at
the Church of Christ with Elder Leslie Cobb of Ross Township delivering
the funeral sermon. Interment
was in the Bedford cemetery. The
church was packed with those who had assembled to pay last tribute to
their good friend Loa [Keith] Kinnison. The special music given by the mixed quartette
of the church, the sermon of Elder Cobb, a life long friend and neighbor
of the deceased and her family, and the deep sympathy shown the bereaved
husband, the parents and sisters of the deceased by those present, made
the whole service very impressive. Mrs. Kinnison died last Sunday evening and the end
came very suddenly and unexpectedly.
A week ago last Sunday while riding with her husband in their
car south of Bedford, she became very ill and was hurriedly taken to
the home of her sister, Mrs. Arthur Thompson [Zetta Keith] nearby, where she gave birth to a baby girl. The babe did not live. While her condition was very critical
for a few days, she seemed to be gaining in strength and there was hope
for her recovery. The best
of care was being administered and while it was known that she was not
yet out of danger, the outlook was hopeful.
Sunday afternoon friends called on her and she talked to them. Then suddenly she had a sinking
spell and a physician from Bedford was summoned. She rallied from the fainting condition a time or two and recognized
her doctor just a few minutes before the end came. It is believed a blood clot in the heart
was the immediate cause of her going. The entire community was deeply grieved to learn
of Mrs. Kinnison's untimely death and are united in sympathy for those
left to mourn her going. Following is the obituary as read by Elder Cobb at
the services Tuesday: Loa S., daughter of J. [oseph] H.
and Polly A. [Helms] Keith,
was born March 31, 1892, in Ross Township, Taylor County, Iowa, and
died at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. [rthur] G. [arrett] Thompson
[Zetta], Sunday, December 9, 1923, aged 31 years, 8 months
and 8 days. She spent her life in and near Bedford, where she
made a host of friends who mourn her departure. She was educated in the Bedford schools and taught
for three years in the rural schools of the county, two years in the
Lenox schools and two years in the Bedford schools, ending her service
to the public by serving two years as deputy Clerk of the Courts. She was a capable and efficient instructor and servant and
was honored by all who came under the noble influence of her life. She obeyed the Gospel in 1915, under the preaching
of Elder W. E. Robb, and united with the Church of Christ in Bedford
and remained a member until her death. February 18, 1922, she was united in marriage to
Virgil Kinnison, who
survives her and mourns the loss of a true and faithful companion. Besides her father and mother, she leaves three sisters,
Mrs. A. [rthur] G. [arrett] Thompson {Zetta], Mrs. Leonard Moore [Della] and Miss Helen Keith, all of Bedford, and all were present at the services.
She also leaves four uncles, two aunts, two nephews and two nieces. |