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[Thompson, Addie Bell] Bedford Times-Press Thursday July 1, 1971 p. 2 Addie Thompson Dies June 24 A pioneer citizen of Blockton, Addie Bell Thompson, died June 24 at the Worth County, Missouri Convalescent Home, following an extended illness. She leaves a sister Hazel Fischer of Palma de Mallorca, Spain; a nephew, Dale V. Bonebrake of Plainfield, Indiana and a cousin, author, professor Thomas E. Bledsoe of Nerja Malaga, Spain. During her earlier years she traveled extensively in the business world of Chicago, Milwaukee and other major cities, returning to Blockton to care for her widowed brother, Edgar. She lived a life of dignity, but lived a greater dignity in death, having willed her body, August 1966 to the University of Iowa Medical School for Science and Medicine, the results benefitting humanity. Memorial and dedication services will be held at the Blockton Christian Church, where she was a member, by the Pastor, G. W. Swan at a future date. [Thompson, Addie Bell] Bedford Times-Press Thursday July 15, 1971 p. 7 July 18 Service For Addie B. Thompson Memorial services for Addie Bell Thompson, who died June 24, will be held Sunday, July 18, at 11:00 am at the Christian Church in Blockton. Blockton News Thursday March 25, 1926 [p. 1] Eli Thompson Dead Eli Thompson passed away at his home in Blockton Saturday evening about 11 o’clock, his death occurring quite suddenly. Mr. Thompson had been in poor health all winter and had been confined to the house for several weeks. He was considered much improved until an attack on Thursday halted the marked improvement in his condition. However, he was up and around the house Saturday, and retired at night as usual. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the Christian church and interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. The children are all expected to be present at the funeral---Mrs. W. [ayne] T. Sams, Diagonal; [Robert] Edgar Thompson, Blockton; Miss Mollie [Alice] Thompson, Blockton; Ralph Thompson, Manderson, South Dakota; Miss Addie Thompson, of Duluth, Minnesota; Mrs. Bessie Bonebrake, of Charleroi, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Hazel Griffith of St. Paul, Minnesota. [Thompson, Eli] Blockton News Thursday April 1, 1926 [p. 1] Obituary Eli Thompson was born near Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, May 14, 1847, and departed this life at his home in Blockton March 20, 1926, at the age of 78 years, 10 months and 6 days. He was united in marriage with Margret Jane Bledso [e] Dec. 13, 1868, at Van Wert, Iowa. To this union were born seven children---[Robert] Edgar Thompson, of Blockton; Mrs. Alpha Sams, of Diagonal; Miss Mollie [Alice] Thompson, of Blockton; Ralph Thompson, of Manderson, S. D.; Mrs. Bessie Bonebrake, of Charleroi, Penn.; Miss Adabel Thompson, of Duluth, Minn.; and Mrs. Hazel [Marie] Griffith, of St. Paul, Minn. Mr. Thompson resided in Iowa his entire life and was for 30 years a citizen of Blockton. He united with the Christian church at Delphos in 1888. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 169, at Mt. Ayr, for 35 years. He suddenly and quietly passed away at his home following a lingering illness which had confined him to the house for some time. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by the pastor, H. V. Reeves. All the children and many relatives and friends were present when he was laid away at Rose Hill cemetery. He will be remembered as a congenial companion, father and friend. [Thompson, Margaret Jane Bledsoe] Blockton News Thursday February 6, 1936 [p. 1] Obituary Margaret [Jane] Bledsoe, daughter of Thomas [Manley] and Mary [Ann Colley] Bledsoe, was born in Ray County, Mo., in 1852, where she resided until the age of 14 years. Later coming to Iowa where she lived until 1929. She was married to Eli Thompson in 1869 [1868]. To this union were born 7 children---Edgar Thompson of Blockton, Mrs. Alpha Sams of Cedar Falls, Ralph Thompson of Denver, Colorado; Adabel Thompson and Mrs. Hazel Fischer of Blue Island, Illinois, surviving, and Mrs. Bessie Bonebreak [Bonebrake] and Mollie Thompson, deceased. She also leaves three grandchildren---Mrs. Garland Hanson of Cedar Falls; Dale Bonebrake, of Monessen, Pa., and Clifford Griffith, of Blue Island, Illinois. After the death of her husband in 1926 she made her home with her children. The last years of her life were spent in Blue Island, Illinois, at the home of her daughter, Hazel, where she was tenderly cared for during her declining years. Here she passed away Jan. 31, 1936, at the age of 84 years and 7 days. Although in declining health for several years, her last illness was of short duration. Seemingly without suffering she peacefully slept while her life ebbed away. Mrs. Thompson was a Christian woman, a devoted mother, kind to all. She was a resident of Blockton for many years and her friends were many. She will be sadly missed by her children and those [who] knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. f. O. Reisinger, and burial in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. Blockton News Thursday December 2, 1926 [p. 1] Obituary Mollie Alice Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Thompson, was born at Van Wert, Decatur County, Oct. 18, 1874, and passed away at her home at Blockton Nov. 26, 1926, following a brief illness. She moved with her parents to Ringgold County in early life where she resided until the past thirty years, which have been spent, in Blockton. She was preceded in death by her father March 20, 1926. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and four sisters---[Robert] Edgar, of Blockton; Mrs. W.[ayne] T. Sams, of Diagonal; Ralph, of Manderson, S. Dakota; Mrs. Bessie Bonebrake, of Monessen, Penn.; Miss Adabel, of Duluth, Minn.; Mrs. Hazel Griffith, of St. Paul, Minnesota---and many relatives and friends. All the members of the immediate family were present at the funeral except Ralph Thompson and Mrs. Bessie Bonebrake, who were unable to be present. She united with the Blockton Christian church under the ministry of Rev. H. E. Van Horn. She has been a faithful and devoted attendant at the church services. Her primary interests have been in her home and church. Her life has been marked as one of humility, sincerity and service. She was a member of the Blockton Rebekah lodge. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Christian church Sunday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. H. V. Reeves, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. [Thompson, Mollie Alice] Blockton News Thursday December 2, 1926 p. 4 Miss Adabel Thompson, of Duluth, Minnesota, came Saturday, called here by the death of her sister, Miss Mollie Thompson. Mrs. Hazel Griffith, of St. Paul, came Saturday to attend the funeral of her sister, Miss Mollie Thompson. Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 23, 1965 p. 5 Robert Thompson Rites Wednesday Funeral services for Robert Edgar Thompson, 95, were held September 22 at the Blockton Christian Church conducted by Rev. James Ferris and Rev. Clarence Landis. Mr. Thompson died September 19 at Thogmartin Care and Keep Home in Bedford. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton, Iowa. [Thompson, Robert Edgar] Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 30, 1965 p. 5 Edgar Thompson Rites Sept. 22 Funeral services for Robert Edgar Thompson, 95, long time Blockton resident, held Sept. 22 at the Blockton Christian Church, were conducted by James Ferris and Rev. Clarence Landis. Mr. Thompson died Sept. 19 at Thogmartin Care and Keep Home in Bedford. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton, Iowa. Robert Edgar Thompson, son of Eli and Margaret [Jane Bledsoe] Thompson, was born in Marion County, Iowa, Jan. 12, 1870. When a young man he moved with his parents to a farm near Maloy, Iowa, where he grew to manhood. On February 28, 1897, he was united in marriage with Leona Polly [Polley] and they established their home in Maloy. A number of years later they moved to Blockton where they lived out their lives. Edgar Thompson had been a member of the Blockton Christian Church since November 15, 1915 and was a very devoted Christian. Edgar was custodian of the Blockton School for 30 years and for that long the Blockton Christian Church. During that time he became acquainted and known to many students and teachers throughout the years of his faithfulness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona, his parents, one brother and three sisters. He is survived by two sisters, Addie Bell Thompson with whom he lived until a short time ago, and Hazel M. [arie] Fischer of Mallorca, Spain. Edgar had a vast number of friends with whom he always kept in touch and will always be remembered by his way of life to everyone. [Trimble, Esper Lela Griffith Standley] Bedford Times-Press Thursday March 10, 1983 L. Esper Trimble, 85 Final Rites Were Held February 1 Funeral services for Mrs. Olna G. (L. Esper) Trimble, 85, of Maryville, were held February 1 in Price Funeral Home in Maryville, conducted by Dr. Roger Goodwin of Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville. Mrs. Trimble died in her home in Maryville, Mo. January 27, 1983. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton, Iowa. L. [ela] Esper Trimble was born June 18, 1897 near Bedford. She was the daughter of Marcus Albert and Jessie Martin Griffith. The family moved from their farm to Blockton in 1905 where her father served as auctioneer for the area. She spent her early years here and was graduated in 1916. She married John Harlan Standley, son of Dr. and Mrs. Joe Standley, and he died in 1931. Two daughters were born to them: Betty Standley and Johann L. Nigh of Ravenwood. She was a retired teacher and Assistant Postmaster at Blockton for some time. She was baptized and a member of Blockton Christian Church, and later transferred to Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville, Mo. where she attended when health permitted. She was married to Olna G. [reen] Trimble in March 1949; they lived on a farm near Maryville, and in Maryville ten years. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Betty, grandson, Keith Edward Nigh, and two brothers, Glade and Gordon Griffith, son-in-law, Keith Edward Nigh. Left to cherish her memory are husband, Olna Trimble; daughter, Johann and son Lee, of the home; grandson, Stephen Freel of Omaha, Nebr.; granddaughter, Linda Walker and family, Paul, Shelly and Willis, Sheridan, Mo.; granddaughter Barbara Haines and her daughter, Lisa Baldwin, Fulton, Mo.; two great grandchildren: Mike and Chris Freel; two step-children: Elmo Trimble, Maryville, and Mrs. Milton Burget, Lincoln, Nebr.; a sister, Pearle Griffith, Blockton; sister-in-law, Ila Griffith, Scotts Bluff, Nebr.; sister-in-law, Fern Standley Straight, of rural Bedford; three nieces; one nephew; other relatives. She was a kind and considerate wife, mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her. [Trimble, Esper Lela Griffith Standley] Maryville Daily Forum Friday January 28, 1983 Esper L. Trimble Esper L. [ela] Trimble, Maryville, died Thursday at her home. Born Jan. [June] 18, 1897, in Bedford, Iowa, she was the daughter of Marcus Albert and Jessie Martin Griffith. She was a graduate of the class of 1916 at Blockton, Iowa. She married John Harlan Standley in 1917, and he died in 1931. She married O.[lna] G. Trimble in 1949. She was a retired teacher and member of the Laura Street Baptist Church. She had lived in Maryville for 10 years. Survivors are her husband; a daughter, Johann L. Nigh, Ravenwood; and two stepchildren, Elmo Trimble, Maryville, and Mrs. Milton Burget, Lincoln, Neb. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Standley. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Price Funeral Home with
burial in Blockton Cemetery. [Trimble, Esper Lela Griffith Standley] Maryville Daily Forum Tuesday February 1, 1983 Trimble service held Services for Esper Lela Trimble, Maryville, who died Thursday, were Monday at Price Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Goodwin officiating. Beverly Walker and Marge Kiersey were soloists. Pallbearers were Hugh and David Mires, Edgar Stuart, Robert Kiersey, Glenn Raines and Rolo Shoesmith. Burial was in the Blockton, Iowa, Cemetery. [Troncin, Bernard Eugene “Gene”] Bedford Times-Press Wednesday May 14, 1997 Bernard "Gene" Troncin Bernard Eugene "Gene" Troncin, son of Harry and Mabel Crandall Troncin was born on June 27, 1918 in Parnell, Missouri. He departed this life on May 4, 1997 in the Veterans Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 78 years, 10 months and 7 days. Gene attended the Maryville schools. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. At one time he had a museum in Blockton. He worked as an auto mechanic and very much enjoyed working on small engines. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mabel Troncin; and daughter, Linda Olszewski. Survivors include his wife, Gemela of the Lenox Care Center, Lenox, Iowa; a daughter, Ruth Gilbert of Sulton, Washington, a son Lonnie Troncin of Creston, Iowa; grandsons, Barry Barnett and wife Jenny of Blockton, Iowa; Alan Gilbert of California; a granddaughter, Yanna Delgato of California; six great grandchildren, three brothers, Kenneth and wife Helen of Bedford, Iowa; Dean and Orville Troncin, both of Indiana, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Graveside services and Interment were held Thursday, May 8, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton, Iowa. Rev. Scott Marcum officiated. Services are under the direction of Prugh Dunfee Funeral Home of Grant City. Lenox Time Table Wednesday July 17, 2002 p. 2 Gemela Troncin Gemela Troncin was born Feb. 1, 1920, in Edgerton, Mo., to John and Augusta Mae (Sharp) DeMoss. She departed this life at the age of 82 on July 2002, at Lenox Care Center. Gemela was a homemaker and was a member of the Baptist Church. On Oct. 11, 1968, she married Bernard [Eugene] Troncin in Hopkins, Mo. They live[d] in the Hopkins and Blockton areas before she moved to the Lenox Care Center. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1997. Also preceding her in death were her parents; a brother, John DeMoss; and three sisters, Marie Winthrow, Dixie Stagner, and Donna Weigart. Survivors include two brothers, D. J. DeMoss of Kansas City, Kansas, Bobby DeMoss of Bountiful, Utah; a sister, Darlene Jones of DeSoto, Kansas; and a niece, Karen Purvis of Louisburg, Kansas. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 9, at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, with Rev. Bob Pinkerton officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton. [Walkup, Wilbur LeRoy “Willie”] Bedford Times-Press Wednesday August 14, 1996 Wilbur LeRoy Walkup Wilbur LeRoy Walkup, the youngest son of Glenn and Gladys Cordell Walkup, was born August 11, 1927 and passed away August 3, 1996 from a massive heart attack. He was welcomed into the family of love by sister Pauline and brothers Harold, Robert, Donald and Ralph. Early childhood and youth days were spent on the family farm. Willie attended the West Gay country school and obtained his high school education at Blockton High, graduating in 1945. While in high school Willie displayed his athletic abilities on the basketball court and the baseball field. Numerous escapades in high school will long be remembered by his classmates. Willie served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy as a Seaman First Class. He was a member of the Blockton American Legion Post #443. After his service discharge Willie furthered his education by attending Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa and Northwest Missouri State Teachers College in Maryville, Missouri. His academic intellect was admired by many associates. Willie's teaching and coaching career included schools at Malvern, Grant City and Humeston. Later employment included working for Chicago Great Western Railroad; being in partnership with his son, Red, in farming and dozer work; coaching girls basketball at Humeston and Russell, and his work with challenged youths at FOCUS in the Leon Hospital. Willie's working career wore many hats, but he derived his most enjoyment and satisfaction working with young people, often meeting with them to mete out advice or to just talk and more importantly to listen. He always had time for everyone. On July 15, 1964 Willie and Helen were united in marriage and dedicated their love and lives to each other and then to their eight children: David, Duane, Doug, Drexal, Debbie, Tina, Tom and Sam. Each child is special and a delight to Willie and Helen. One of their happiest times was to be surrounded by their family. This love grew and multiplied with each grandchild and then each great-grandchild. Willie is survived by his wife Helen; sons David, Duane and wife Cindy, Doug and wife Julie, Drexal and wife Lora, son-in-law Gary Clear, daughter Tina and husband Harold Dye, sons Tom and Sam; twenty grandchildren and two great- grandchildren; mother-in-law Irene McConohay; sister Pauline Denton; brother Ralph and wife Joyce; sisters-in-law Mary Lou Walkup and Annabel Walkup; numerous nieces and nephews; and lots of friends. Willie was preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Gladys; his brothers Harold, Bob and Don; his beloved daughter Debbie; his brother-in-law Robert Denton; and his sister-in-law Wilma Walkup. Willie was looking forward to returning to his work at FOCUS and also to coaching girls basketball at Russell, but it was not to be. Willie believed in the redeeming grace and love of his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. He will be missed. "Don't walk in front of me- I may not lead- Graveside services were held August 6 at 2:00 at Rosehill Cemetery in Blockton, Iowa with Rev. Scott Marcum officiating. Arrangements by Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home of Bedford. Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 10, 1954 p. 6 Obituary – Charles Walters Charles Albert Walters, oldest child of Thomas [Virgil] and Sarah [May Beaver] Walters, was born in Fulton County, Ill., Jan. 12, 1869 and died at Iowa City June 4, 1954 at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 23 days. He came with his parents to Seward County, Nebr., when a small child where he grew to manhood. The greater part of his life was spent in Iowa. He was united in marriage to Florence [Ellen] Bunting at Greenfield, Iowa in November 1893. To this union five children were born. His wife and one son preceded him in death. Those surviving are George Walters of Blockton; Lloyd C. Walters of Redwood, Calif.; Cora Pearle Walters Holly of News, Minn.; Gladys Helen Walters Ayres of Dover, Ark.; two brothers, F. [rancis] M. Walters of Creston, J. C. Walters of Omaha; two sisters, Cora Buleck of Osceola and Daisy Stevens of St. Charles; one stepson, George Mahlon of Osceola; 14 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. [Walters, Charles Albert] Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 10, 1954 p. 6 BLOCKTON Those from out of town attending the funeral of Charles Walters were: Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Rusick, Owen and Loraine, Glen and Hazel Schrader of Osceola; Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Walters, Mrs. Mary Long, Mrs. Roy Blazik, Mr. and Mrs. William Walters, all of Creston; J. C. Waters of Omaha. Lenox Time Table Thursday January 1, 1986 p. 6 BLOCKTON Mrs. [Mary] Mabel [Link] Walters passed away on Monday and was buried on Thursday morning from the Wilson-Watson Funeral Home in Mt. Ayr. Clearfield Chronicle Thursday January 27, 1966 p. 7 Blanche Walton, Blockton, Dies Mrs. Blanche Eva Walton, 75, passed away at 4:00 A. M. Friday January 21st at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mt. Ayr following an extended illness. She had been a patient in the hospital several days. She is survived by her husband, W. F. Walton and one son, J. P. Walton of San Lorenzo, California. Last rites were conducted at 2:00 P. M., Sunday, Jan. 23, 1966 from the Christian Church in Blockton with Rev. James Ferris officiating, assisted by Rev. Clarence Landis of the Methodist Church. Burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Blockton, Iowa. [Walton, Blanche Eva Minor] Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 27, 1966 p. 4 Blanche Walton Rites Jan. 23 Funeral services for Mrs. Wilbur (Blanche) Walton, 75, lifetime Blockton resident, were held January 23 at the Blockton Christian Church, conducted by Rev. James Ferris and Rev. Clarence Landis. Mrs. Walton died January 21, 1966 at Ringgold County Hospital in Mt. Ayr. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton. Included in the services was the following obituary. Blanche Eva Minor, daughter of John P. [ierson] and Mary [Ellen Barnes] Minor, was born on a farm southwest of Blockton, Iowa on Aug. 4, 1890. She was married to Wilbur F. Walton, October 23, 1912. To this union one son was born, J. [ay] P. Walton, San Lorenzo, California. She has spent her entire life in and around Blockton. She has been a member of the Christian Church since 1905 and a member of the Eastern Star sine 1946. Besides her husband and son, she leaves one grandson, David Walton; daughter-in-law, Fannie Walton; two nieces, Mrs. Dale R. Miller of Des Moines and Mrs. A. J. Abuhl, Wheaton, Ill.; one nephew, Harry C. Larson, Jr. of Des Moines; one brother-in-law, H. C. Larson Sr., and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Iolene O’Neil of Centralia, Wash.; also a host of friends. Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 26, 1967 p. 2 Wilbur Walton Rites Jan. 20 Funeral services for Wilbur Forrest Walton, 76, long time Blockton resident, were held Jan. 20 at the Blockton Christian Church. Mr. Walton died Jan. 18, 1967 in the Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton. Wilbur Forrest Walton, son of James M. [ason] and Molly J. [Denton] Walton, was born in Grange City, Kentucky, Oct. 25, 1890. He was united in marriage to Blanche E. [va] Minor, Oct. 25 [Oct. 23], 1912. To this union, one son was born, Jay P. Walton, San Lorenzo, Calif. He spent his early childhood in Kentucky, moving to Blockton in 1905, and residing in or near Blockton for 61 years. Mr. Walton was a barber in Mount Ayr and Blockton and also served as an auctioneer. He was a member of the Christian Church and member of the Masonic Order, Bethany Lodge No. 320, A. F. & A. M. Mr. Walton’s wife died Jan. 21, 1966. Besides his son, he leaves one grandson, David M. Walton; daughter-in-law, Fannie R. Walton; one sister, Iolene O’Neil, Parkdale, Oregon; two nieces, Mrs. Dale R. Miller, Des Moines, Mrs. A. J. Abuhl of Wheaton, Ill.; two nephews, Harry C. Larson, Jr., Des Moines, Walton Hinton, Parkdale, Parkdale, Oregon and one brother-in-law, Harry C. Larson, Sr., and a host of friends. Bedford Times-Press Thursday February 3, 1955 p. 4 BLOCKTON Elbert Clyde, son of Socrates and Ellen [Eleanor Graham Poor] Williams, was born July 17, 1887 in Ringgold County near Blockton, where he grew to manhood. He died Jan. 27, 1955 at the age of 67 years, 6 months and 10 days. Clyde spent his early life near Blockton where he received his education. He united with the Christian church at Blockton. Following his graduation from college in Des Moines, he entered the service during World War I and served the duration. Upon his return to Des Moines, he entered business and later was married to Ruby Larimer. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents and one brother. He is survived by two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Iona Seimiller [Siemiller] and George Williams of Blockton, Mrs. Sedalia Wisdom of Villisca, Everett Williams of Cherokee and Ames Williams of Fullerton, Calif. Attend Williams Rites Those from out of town attending the funeral of Clyde Williams were Everett Williams and Everett Williams, Jr. of Cherokee; Theodore Williams of Garden Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Billy Williams of Humeston; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Daily of Tingley; Mr. and Mrs. John Hipsley and Mrs. Rozella Hipsley of New Market; Mrs. Dalia Wisdom and Bernice of Villisca. Bedford Times-Press Thursday April 10, 1958 p. 8 Obituary – Geo. R. Williams George R. [iley] Williams, son of Socrates and Ellen [Eleanor Graham Poor] Williams, was born on a farm near Blockton, Iowa, Jan. 6, 1881, and died at the Ringgold County Hospital, at Mt. Ayr, Iowa, March 30, 1958 at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 25 days. He lived his entire life in the Blockton vicinity. On December 6, 1900, he was married to Sina [Adaline] Dailey who survives him. To them were born two children, a son, Chester and a daughter, Estelle, now Mrs. John Hipsley of New Market. They also raised a niece, Margaret. They provided a home for two nephews, Theodore and Esten, during their schooling. Mr. Williams was always a busy, useful man. His active life of more than fifty years was given to the plumbing and heating business, which he continued until recent weeks when infirmity prevented. He served for some years on the town council and the school board. He was an active member of the K and P lodge for many years. He was a member of a family of eight children, only two brothers remain, Everett and Ames Williams. There are three grandchildren: John Harold Hipsley, Junior Williams and Norma Naustrom, also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Calfee and Clyde, and three sisters, Effie, Iona Seimiller [Siemiller] and Dalia Wisdom. Funeral services were held at Blockton at the Methodist church Tuesday, April 2. Rev. Clarence Moore officiating. Burial at Blockton cemetery. [Williams, Sina Adaline Dailey] Bedford Times-Press Thursday December 6, 1962 p. 2 Sina Williams Rites Nov. 23 Funeral services were held November 23 at Clarinda for Mrs. Sina [Adaline Dailey] Williams, 83, who died early Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Hipsley, Sr. Short services were also held at the Rose Hill cemetery at Blockton. The Williams home was originally at Blockton, where Mr. Williams was in the plumbing business. Mr. Williams died five years ago. Mrs. Williams was born in 1881 in Ringgold County, having reached her 83rd birthday this month. She was married to George R. [iley] Williams in 1900. During the Blockton residence she was very active in the Methodist Church, being a charter member of the aid and treasurer for 25 years. Mrs. John (Estell) Hipsley is her only daughter, and a son Chester died four years ago. She reared a niece, Mrs. Margaret Williams Cundall of San Francisco, Calif., and two nephews, Theodore Williams of Des Moines and Estel Williams of McGregor, Ia. Mrs. Cundall was unable to attend because of illness. Mrs. Williams’ brothers and sisters are Roy Dailey of Mt. Ayr, Ott
Dailey of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mrs.
Essie Venn of Alma, Kans. Bedford Times-Press Thursday July 24, 1947 p. 7 Obituary – Mrs. Cora Wilson Cora May Bender, eldest child of Fredericka [Adora Dreitzler] and Gattlieb [Gottlieb] Bender, was born June 5, 1860, in Bluffton, Ohio and died at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Strike in Osceola, Monday, July 14, at the age of 87 years, 1 month and 9 days. At the age of four she came with her family to Burlington by rail, then by covered wagon to Ringgold County, where the family settled near Clearfield. She grew to womanhood in this county. On Dec. 14, 1885 she was married to Clarence G. [eorge] Wilson, and to them five children were born. Elvin [Clyde] of Vashon, Washington; Verne, who passed away at the age of one year; Cullen [Vaughn] of Blockton, with whom she made her home; [Clarence] Glenn of Kansas City, Mo.; and [Dora] Hazel Strike of Osceola. In June 1901 her husband passed away. In 1904 she and her children moved to the farm home west of town, where she has since resided. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Rebekah Lodge for thirty-five years, of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Pythian sisters and attended the Christian Church and bible School all of her life. She was a faithful worker in all. She is survived by four children, 9 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mrs. Wilson always had a kind word and a friendly smile for her many friends. The funeral services were conducted in the Christian church, at Blockton, with Rev. C. C. Miller of the Osceola Christian church officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill cemetery at Blockton. |