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submitted by: Julia Johnson - juliajoh@usc.edu
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Bedford
Times-Press Thursday July 15, 1976 p. 1, 4 Rites
July 12 For Well Known Local Atty., Wm. T. Meikle Funeral
services for William Thomas Meikle, 80, of Bedford, well-known local attorney, held July 12
in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. C.
Ray McCain. Mr. Meikle
died July 9, 1976, in Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Ia. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. William
Thomas Meikle
was born on a farm in Taylor County, Iowa, on March 27, 1896, to William and Ella [Aiton] Meikle. He attended Morning Star Country School and Church and was
graduated from Bedford High School in 1915. He attended the University of Iowa and served in the United
States Navy during World War I. After
his discharge in 1918, he was graduated from Gard School of Law in St.
Joseph, Missouri. William
then practiced law in St. Joseph where he met Thelma A. Hatcher. They were married on December 27, 1926, in Leon, Iowa. After a few years of practicing law in
St. Joseph, the couple returned to Bedford where he opened a law office. In
1933 they moved to a farm west of Bedford to raise their four children:
Wilma Jean O'Dougherty
of Denver, Colo., William Thomas Meikle II of Bedford, Robert Elmer Meikle of Fresno, Calif., and Julia
Katherine Dougherty
of Osceola, Ia. In addition
to his four children, he is survived by two sons-in-law, Hubert O'Dougherty of Denver, Colo., and Don Dougherty
of Osceola, Ia.; seven grandsons, Richard David, Michael, and Martin O'Dougherty of Denver, Colo.; James A. Meikle
of Hopkins, Mo., and Douglas and Scott Dougherty of Osceola, Ia.; one granddaughter, Kelly Dougherty
of Osceola, Ia.; three great granddaughters, Krysti, Jennifer and Leaza O'Dougherty of Denver, Colo., and one great
grandson, Richard O'Dougherty II of Denver. William
T. is
the last of his generation in the Meikle family. Bill
was a man of many interests. In later years he started his day with
the crossword puzzle and caring for his chickens. Many people in the area have enjoyed the fruits of his gardening
hobby. He had [a] vivid
memory for poetry and details and was able to create great interest
in his recitations and stories to meet many situations. He held a deep fascination for things of a political
nature, and served in various capacities, including Taylor County Attorney,
member of the National Committee for Agriculture, and in 1944 he was
selected as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In the years to follow he was actively
engaged in county campaigns and issues. He
has kept his Scottish ancestry alive with his study of the poetry of
Robert Burns. An appropriate
verse to fit the lifestyle of William T. Meikle is Burns' Epitaph on a Friend: An honest man here lies at rest, As e'er God with his image
blest; The friend of men, the friend of truth; The friend of age and
guide of youth; Few hearts like his, with virtue warm'd, Few heads with
knowledge so inform'd; If there's another world, he lives in bliss;
If there is none, he made the best of this. Newspaper
clipping, undated
Name of paper not given Probable
date January 1977 Des
Moines Register
News Service Indianola,
IA.----Services for the Rev. Fred L. [emuel] W. [illiam] Martin, 78, of Indianola, who died Thursday
at a Des Moines hospital, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Sheridan
Park United Methodist Church in Des Moines. He was a Methodist minister in 15 Iowa towns, as well as serving
in Kansas and Wyoming churches.
Survivors include his wife, a son, a daughter, Marilynn Strennen of Des Moines; seven grandchildren,
seven great-grandchildren, two brothers, a sister, a half brother and
a half sister. Newspaper
clipping dated January 27, 1977 Name
of newspaper not given Des
Moines Services For Rev. F. Martin Funeral
services for the Rev. Fred L. [emuel William] Martin, 78, of 800 E. Iowa Ave., were
held this morning at Sheridan Park United Methodist Church in Des Moines. Interment was in Highland Memory Gardens
Cemetery. The
Rev. Mr. Martin died Thursday at Des Moines General Hospital where he
had been a patient since early last Tuesday. He
graduated from Simpson Academy in 1925.
A retired minister of the United Methodist Church, he had served
pastorates at Randall and Chardon, Kans., Manville, Carpenter and Basin,
Wyo., Magnolia, Tracy, Harvey, Lineville, Clio, Allerton, Carson, Sheldahl,
Slater, Yale, Prairie Center, Wesley Chapel, Henderson, Wayland and
Churdan in Iowa. He was a veteran of World War I. Since
retiring in 1963, he had lived in Des Moines until 1972, then in Ankeny
until moving to Indianola in 1974. He
is survived by his wife, Mary [Alice Hamilton]; a daughter, Mrs. Marilynn Strennen
of Des Moines; a son, Mearl Martin of Cedar Rapids, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also
surviving are two brothers, Floyd Martin of Paradise, Calif., and Ernest Martin of LaJunta, Colo; a sister, Mrs.
Olive Weir
of McPherson, Kans.; a half brother, Russell Martin, and a half sister, Mrs. Ruth
Varnum,
both of Marshalltown. The
family suggests that memorials be given either to the Heart Fund or
Sheridan Park United Methodist Church. Bedford
Times-Press Thursday April 30, 1997 p. 5 Ellen
Jean Mullen Ellen
Jean (Thompson) Mullen was born July 7, 1924 at the Gilbert homestead which was the home of
her parents, Kate [Patton] and Walter Thompson. She was united in marriage to Robert Glenn Mullen of Bedford on March 7, 1940 at
the Methodist Church in Maryville, MO.
They farmed for 27 years before moving to their present home. To this union were born six children,
Gerald, Larry, Dianna, Kay, Denny and Kelly. Ellen
Jean was employed at Human Services of Taylor County from 1984 until
shortly before her death. During
her work experience she was awarded the "Outstanding Volunteer
Award" in 1987 by Governor Branstad. Ellen
Jean's joy was her family and spending time with her children, grandchildren
and great grandchildren. Sunday
family dinners were a tradition around her big dining room where all
who dined left with more wonderful memories each time.
She anxiously awaited each holiday by decorating her home, planning
special delicious meals and bringing the family together. She took great pride in her home, yard
and flower gardens. Over
the years she gained many wonderful friends. Ellen
Jean is survived by one sister, Phyllis Henry; by all her children, Gerald
Dean
and friend Lynn and his children Teri, Randy and wife Kim; Larry Glenn and wife Susie and their children Todd and wife Tana, Erik and wife Machelle, Doug and wife Heidi, and Michelle Mullen; Dianna Lynn Davidson and husband Alan and their children Delynn and Ryan; Linda Kay McLearen, Denny Lee and wife Diane and their children, Krista and Shanin; and Kelly Scott and friend Dawne Eveland; nine great grandchildren, Amanda,
Jeremy, Danielle, Chelsea, Jenifer, Elizabeth, Courtney, Daniel and Brian, and many, many friends. She
is preceded in death by her parents and husband Bob, in 1980. Funeral
services were held by Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford on Saturday, April
26, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Bedford. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery. Bedford
Times-Press Thursday September 20, 1962 p. 8 Ray
Journey
Rites Are Held Here Memorial
services were held for Ray Journey, long time county resident, Sept. 12 at the Madison Street
Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, with Rev. Ivo Randels officiating. Burial was in Memory Cemetery, New Market. The
following obituary was included in the funeral service: Ray
Journey,
son of Amos and
Mary Elizabeth [Woods] Journey, was born Feb. 26, 1887, in Taylor County, Iowa, and passed away Sept.
9, 1962, at his home in Bedford at the age of 75 years, 6 months and
14 days. He
leaves to mourn his passing, his beloved wife, Minnie; five children born of a previous
marriage to May Leona Johnson. They
are: Gwendolyn Morton, Safford, Ariz.; Hilda White, Lynnwood, Calif., Neil Journey,
St. Joseph, Mo., Thelma Wallace, Lakewood, Calif., and Donald Journey, Mesa, Ariz., sixteen grandchildren
and one great-grandchild; also two stepdaughters, Mrs. Paul Mohler,
Luverne, Minn. and Mrs. Ray Allen of Des Moines. He also
leaves two sisters, Mrs. Glen Godfrey, New Market and Mrs. Edna Gard of Des Moines; two brothers, Claude of Denver and Floyd of New Market. His
parents and four brothers have preceded him in death. They were Gale, Harry, H. C. and Stein. He
was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Out
of town relatives and friends attending the funeral were Mrs. Paul
Morton, Safford, Ariz., Mrs. Jim Wallace, Lakewood, Calif., Donald Journey
of Mesa, Ariz., and Neil Journey of St. Joe. Also
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Journey, Denver; Mr. and Mrs. Ora Gard, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Allen,
Des Moines; Mrs. Paul Mohler, Luverne, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Lex Snyder, Winterset; Mr. and Mrs. David
Greer,
Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Jay Snyder and Carl Snyder, Diagonal; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nash, Parnell, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs.
Ray McFarland, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Campbell, Kellerton; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Herbert, Creston; Mr. and Mrs. James
Hensley, Mr. and Mrs. George Crawford, Wade Crawford, all of Clarinda; Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Journey, Mrs. Nellie Journey, R. H. Pratt, Claude Drennen, Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Hipsley, Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Foster, New Market. |