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[BALDWIN, MARY MOON] Bedford Free Press, Thursday, November 21, 1907, [p. 1] Mrs. Baldwin Dies Suddenly Mrs. G. [ranville] R. Baldwin went to Maryville recently to undergo an operation, and word was received here this morning announcing her death under the operation. The remains will arrive here today on the noon train. She is a highly esteemed resident of Bedford, having lived in the north part of town for some time. Full particulars will be given next week. [BALDWIN, MARY MOON] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, November 21, 1907, p. 4 Death of Mrs. Baldwin Mrs. Mary Baldwin, wife of G. [ranville] R. Baldwin, of Bedford, died at the hospital at Maryville this morning at 7:30. The body will arrive on the late train today, and the funeral will probably be held Saturday, although at the present time no definite arrangements have [been] made. Mrs. Baldwin had been afflicted with a tumor of the breast for many months and at last an operation became imperative. This operation was performed yesterday, but weakened as she was, the shock was too great, and she passed away a few hours later. [BALDWIN, MARY MOON] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, November 28, 1907, p. 5 A Home Bereft Mrs. Mary Baldwin died at the hospital at Maryville, Mo., at 7:35 a. m. on Thursday, November 21st, age 57 years, 10 months and 7 days. The body was shipped to Bedford, and the funeral services were held at the home on Saturday at 10:30 a. m., conducted by Rev. Henry. Interment at Fairview. Mary Moon was born on January 14, 1850, at Elkston [Ilkerston], Derbyshire, England, and that was her home until she was 16 years of age. In 1866, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Moon, decided to leave England and make their home in America, and Mary, together with her brothers and sisters, accompanied them. Unlike a great many immigrants who come to this country, Mr. and Mrs. Moon did not stop near the sea coast but pushed on westward until they reached Sandwich, Illinois, where they made their home for six years. In 1872 Mr. Moon with his family moved to Taylor County and settled near Conway. It was while her parents lived there that Miss Mary decided to visit old friends at Sandwich, Illinois and during that visit she met G. [ranville] R. Baldwin, to whom she gave her heart and hand, and with whom she lived happily until the day of her death. The marriage occurred on March 25, 1878, and for five years thereafter the newly wedded pair resided on the old home place of the Baldwin family near Sandwich. In 1883 Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin moved to Taylor County and settled on the farm just north of Bedford. They lived there until 1902, when the dread disease which eventually caused Mrs Baldwin's death begun to manifest itself, and she and her husband decided to move to town where she might take life more easily. It was thought that by skillful medical care and rest Mrs. Baldwin might recover her failing health, but the hope was vain. Her decline was slow, but only too sure, and though tender, loving care long postponed the inevitable end, it came at last. No children ever came to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin, and she lavished all the love of her heart upon her husband and home. Of a retiring nature, this disposition was accentuated by her ill health, so that Mrs. Baldwin mixed but little in society and her circle of acquaintances was not large. But to those who knew her she was a true friend and an agreeable companion. The comfort of her husband, the welfare of her home were to her the essentials of a contented life. Her sphere was not large, but within it she was all a true woman should be---loving, self-sacrificing and womanly. The parents of Mrs. Baldwin have been dead some years, her father dying in 1896, her mother in 1904. The surviving brothers and sisters are William Moon, Mr. M. Mincks, Mrs. R. McClure and Mrs. Dowlin, all of whom reside in this county, and were present at the obsequies. [BALDWIN, MARY MOON] Bedford Free Press, Thursday, November 28, 1907, p. 4 Obituary Mrs. Mary Baldwin was born in Ilkerston, Derbyshire, England, January 14, 1850, and died at the hospital at Maryville, Mo., Thursday morning, November 21, 1907. At the age of 16 years she came to this country with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Moon, and settled at Sandwich, Ill., where they lived for 6 years. They then moved to Taylor County, locating on a farm near Conway. It was while living there that the subject of this sketch returned to Sandwich for a visit, and it was there that she met Mr. G. [ranville] R. Baldwin. The acquaintance thus formed soon ripened into love that terminated in their marriage on March 25, 1878. They immediately commenced housekeeping on a farm belonging to Mr. Baldwin, near Sandwich, where they remained until the spring of 1883; they then moved to Taylor County, Mr. Baldwin purchasing what was known as the old Bank farm north of town. There they remained, living a happy and quiet life, until in 1902, failing health of Mrs. Baldwin compelled them to sell out, and they then moved to Bedford, buying the Dorn residence, which has since been their home. For the past few years, Mrs. Baldwin has been suffering from a tumor in the stomach. Getting no medical relief she decided on the more heroic treatment of the surgeon. Accordingly on November 12, she went to Maryville and entered the hospital and on the 18th underwent the operation for the removal of the tumor, confident all the time that it meant relief from her intense suffering and a speedy recovery. This was not to be, however, and on the morning of the 21st she passed quietly away. Her husband was with her at the hospital. The deceased was a woman of many noble traits. She was a kind and loving wife and helpmeet and a fond sister. When in health she was a regular attendant at the Presbyterian Church, and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. The remains were brought here Thursday noon and taken to the late home, and on Saturday forenoon at 10:30, the funeral was held there, conducted by Rev. S. E. Henry and interment was in Fairview cemetery. She leaves a heartbroken husband and one brother, Wm. Moon, and three sisters, Mrs. Fannie Mincks, Mrs. Mattie McClure and Mrs. Sarah Dowlin, to mourn her death. The brother and sisters all reside near Blockton and were in attendance at the funeral. Frank Baldwin and Mrs. May Wyckoff, of York, Neb, brother and sister of Mr. G. R. Baldwin, were also here. The bereaved have the sympathy of all in their hour of sorrow. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 22, 1982 Graveside Services Here July 19 For Andrew Benson Graveside services for Andrew Michael Benson of Bedford were held July 19 at Fairview Cemetery conducted by Rev. Marcia Smith Wood. Andrew Michael Benson, first born of Michael and Susan Benson, was born July 12, 1982 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital, Omaha, Nebr. Andy was baptized July 15 in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit by the Reverend David Eng, Chaplain of the hospital, and was taken into the hands of the Lord on July 16, 1982. Although Andy's time on earth was very limited, the few brief days of his life were shining hours and he was the greatest of joys to his parents and grandparents. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Michael and Susan Benson, and his grandparents, Robert and Roberta Grimes and Kathryn Smith, his uncle Philip Smith arid his wife, Gayle, and their daughter Julia, and numerous relatives and friends. "When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." (from The Prophet, Kahlil Gibran). Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, May 27, 1987, p. 6 ROBERT BLAKE Graveside services were held for Robert Blake on Saturday, May 23, 10 a. m. at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Rev. Ted DeHass was the minister. Mr. Blake was buried with military honors. Robert L. [eroy] Blake, son of Lela Spencer Blake and William Edward Blake, was born at Bedford, Iowa on November 11, 1922 and departed this life on May 20, 1987 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Ia. at the age of 64 years, six months and nine days. He lived in Taylor County, Bedford, and grew to maturity in the area where he attended the public school and the First Baptist Church. On November 2, 1946 he was united in marriage to Beatrice F. Boyd at Shenandoah, Iowa, and they lived in the Bedford area and later in Keota, Ia. to this union four children were born: Richard Lee, Kay Elaine Paxton, Robert Edward, and Patricia Norene Redinger. He was engaged in farming and was a city mail carrier. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Loren Edward. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Beatrice of the home; sons, Richard and daughter-in-law Judy, Edward and daughter-in-law Tammy; daughters, Kay Paxton, Patricia and husband Steve Redinger and seven grandchildren. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bedford, the Masons in Siam, the American Legion in Keota. He served three years in the United States Marine corps; during World War II he was on duty in Okinawa. He was a kind and considerate father and husband and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Edward E. (Gene) Burks, age 81, of Chandler, AZ passed away on July 4th 2007 at Friendship Village Hospice. Inurnment and graveside services was to take place at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford, Iowa on August 18 at 11:00 AM. Gene was born April 16th, 1926 in Bedford, the son of Joseph (Don) and Lilly (Sharp) Burks. He graduated from Bedford High School. He excelled in many sports as a student and upon graduation enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served on an aircraft carrier during WW II as a radio operator. After the war Gene returned to Bedford where he was employed by the U.S. Postal service for 42 years first as a city carrier and the remainder of his career as a rural carrier. At the same time he worked an assortment of jobs including bookkeeper at Beemer and Gold's Service Station, maintenance at both local banks, and owner of the boats and concessions at the Lake of Three Fires. After his retirement Gene and Betty moved to Chandler, AZ where he worked for MicroChip Tech. until his passing. On April 16th, 1954 Gene was united in marriage to Betty L. Hendrickson of Essex, together they raised three children, Chris, Dee and Doug. Gene had a great sense of humor and enjoyed being with people. He had a love of all sports, especially golf and enjoyed going to work every day. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty, of Chandler, AZ; daughters Chris and her husband Phil Wise of Keokuk, IA, Dee and her husband Gordon Lee of Bloomington, IL; and their son Doug and his wife Susan McKone-Burks of Decorah, IA; five grandchildren: Todd Wise, Jason Lee, Carmen (Lee) McEnery, Meredith Burks and Courtney Burks; four great grandchildren Cliona, Ethan, Callista, and Xavier; and several nieces and nephews. Gene was preceded in death by his parents and his three brothers, Jack, Dick and Alan. Memorials may be sent to the Hospice of the Valley, Friendship Village 2525 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, January 10, 2001 MAX CLARY BURNS Funeral services for Max Burns, age 86 of O'Fallon, Illinois, were held Monday, January 8, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford with Pastor Ted DeHass officiating. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in his name. Max Clary Burns, the son of Newton Oliver Burns and Norma Ruth Clary, was born on July 22, 1914, near Sheridan, Missouri. When Max was the age of five, his family moved across the border into Taylor County, Iowa, where her grew up on a farm south and east of Bedford., He married Fern Tribolet on December 29, 1932, and to this union a son, William, was born. During the next ten years Max lived in many different places and worked in almost as many different occupations. He farmed in Southwest Iowa, and then moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where he worked in a packinghouse and, for a short time, operated a used car business. During the 1940s, Max moved several times between Iowa and the West Coast, (During World War II, Max helped build military ships in California and a few years later spent a short time working in a silver mine and as a lumberjack in the Pacific Northwest. In November of 1954, Max married Hazel Nelson and to this couple were born two sons, John and Michael. Also in 1954, Max found his life's occupation as a boilermaker for Nooter Corporation of St. Louis, Missouri. Max soon worked his way up to become a site foreman for Nooter on projects constructing sulfuric acid plants. He worked at sites all over the United States and even into Canada, helping build 21 of the giant plants during his career. On October 13, 1960, Max married Grace Provenzano and the couple later made their home near O'Fallon, Illinois. After a serious back injury suffered on the job, Nooter moved Max into a corporate office in St. Louis, where he used his experience to draft procedural guidance for field technicians. Max retired from Nooter Corporation with more than 30 years of service and spent his later years tending his acreage near O'Fallon, Illinois. Max was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Kansas City, Missouri; the Moose Lodge of Dupo, Illinois; and the Freemason Shriners. He was affiliated with the First Christian Church. Max was preceded in death by his father and mother, Newton and Norma Burns, a son, William Burns; brothers, Rex, Luther, Donald, and Francis Burns; and a sister, Marvel Brown. Surviving are his wife, Grace Burns of O'Fallon, IL; two sons, John Burns and wife Lynn of Pullman, WA, and Michael Burns and Linda Shepard of Edwardsville, IL; a daughter-in-law, Donna Bums of Maryville, MO; ten grandchildren, Debbie Ritchie and husband Kevin of Bedford, IA, Kelly Burns and wife, Karen of Glenwood, IA, Becki Burns of Thurman, IA, Sherri Burns of Bellevue, NE, Holly Burns of Maryville, MO, Amanda and Alissa Burns of Pullman, WA, Michael Burns and wife Angela of Belleville, IL, and Laura and Lindsay Burns of Collinsville, IL; six great grandchildren, Jill, Beth and Jeff Ritchie of Bedford, IA, and Matthew, Keely and Megan Burns of Glenwood, IA; two brothers, Vern Burns of Marshall, MO and Verlin Burns and wife, Barbara of Springfield, MO; two sisters, Deloris Longfellow of Creston, IA, and Shirley Jackes and husband, Bob of Fairview Heights, IL; a sister-in-law, Bobbette Burns of Sioux Falls, SD; a great aunt, Iva Gray of Branson, MO; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. [CULBERTSON, MARGARET LUCILE THOMAS] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 13, 1995 MARGARET LUCILE CULBERTSON Margaret Lucile Culbertson, daughter of Fred and Edna Thomas, was born at Conway, Iowa, March 13, 1914 and departed this life September 7, 1995 at Bergen Mercy Hospital in Omaha at the age of 81 years and five months. She lived in Gravity, Iowa and grew to maturity in Gravity where she attended the public school. On September 30, 1961 she was united in marriage to Carl Culbertson at Yuma, Arizona and they lived in California and Iowa. To this union no children were born. She was employed by Lucky Stores for 36 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Carl Culbertson; her sister, Dorotha Thomas; sister-in-law, Patricia Thomas; sister-in-law, Naomi Thomas; three nieces and two nephews, many relatives and friends. She was a kind and considerate wife and friend and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Graveside memorial services will be Thursday, September 14 at 10:30 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements by Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home of Bedford. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1988 FRANCIS DUANE DANIELS Funeral services for Francis Duane Daniels, 58, were conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings Monday, Dec. 12, 1988 at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with burial in the Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Ia. Mr. Daniels died December 9, 1988 at his home on Labo Island East Rockwood, Michigan. Francis Duane Daniels, son of Francis E. [verson] Daniels and Hazel Stickelman Daniels was born in Taylor County near Bedford, Iowa December 5, 1930. He grew to maturity in the Bedford community where he attended the public school and the Christian Church. He was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Burns and to them were born Steven and Larry. He later was married to Joyce Arlene Point and to them were born Randall and Jeffrey and he adopted Gloria and Debbie. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator as long as his health permitted. Duane was preceded in death by a son, Larry who died March 16, 1973 and by his father Francis E. Daniels who died October 7, 1988. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Hazel Daniels of the home in Bedford; his children, Steven, Randall, Jeffrey, Gloria and Debbie and grandchildren, Elisha, Steven, Stephanie, Angle, Brandi, Cathy, Shara, Joshua; a sister, Jean and brothers, Ralph, Glen, Dale, Roy, Doyle, and Gene; other relatives and friends. He was a member of the Christian Church and had served several years in the National Guard of Iowa, RCT Heavy Mortar Company, 168th Infantry. He will long be remembered and sadly missed by family and friends. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, February 7, 1990 JOSEPH BRICE DAWSON Funeral services for Joseph Brice Dawson, 73, Bedford, were held Friday, Feb. 2, 1990 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa Joseph Brice Dawson, son of Ray Dawson and Mamie Lantz Dawson was born at Bedford, Iowa (rural) December 5, 1916 and departed this life January 30, 1990 at the Veterans Hospital in Omaha, Neb. at the age of 73 years, one month and 25 days. He grew to maturity on the farm southwest of Bedford, Iowa where he attended the High Prairie School and Church. On June 4, 1948 he was united in marriage to Melba New at Red Oak, Iowa and they resided on the farm all of their married life. Melba shared her love with Joe's children, Robert and Judy and then later when Richard Joe was born to them, they all welcomed him into the family. Joe engaged in farming all of his active years and worked at the Clarinda Auction Company for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Helen. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Melba of the home; his son Robert and wife Carole Dawson of Bedford, Iowa, his daughter Judy and her husband, Clemie Sederburg of Essex, Iowa, his son Richard Joe and wife Terri Dawson of Hopkins, Mo.; two sisters, Mabel Steidgleder of Arvada, Co., and Mary and her husband Herbert Lee Walters of Red' Oak, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Christina Churchill, Mark, Tysen, Robin, Elke and Mickey Sederburg, and Brianna Jo Dawson and one great grandchild, Colt Churchill. He served his country during World War II in the United States Navy as Seaman First Class and was a member of the American Legion Bedford Post #164; he had been an active member of the Bedford Saddle Club and the Taylor County Sheriffs Posse. Joe will be remembered by his family and friends as one who enjoyed the farm life with various kinds of livestock and fowl of many kinds. He will be missed by loved ones and friends. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, June 24, 1992 LA VERNON EARL HOPKINS Funeral services for La Vernon Earl Hopkins were held Tuesday, June 16, 1992 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. Marcia Smith Wood officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery. Bedford American Legion Post 164 conducted military honors. LaVernon Earl Hopkins, son of Harley Earl Hopkins and Mabel Edith Miller, was born at Sidney, Iowa on September 3, 1918 and departed this life June 13, 1992 at Clarkson Hospital, Omaha, Neb. at the age of 73. After childhood in Nebraska and Missouri, he settled in Farragut, Iowa and two years ago retired to Bedford, Iowa. On August 31, 1942 he was united in marriage to Agnes Mavie Hopkins at Rockport, Mo. and they lived in Farragut, Iowa. To this union two children were born: Sherry Marie Hopkins and SuEllen Lea (Hopkins) Murdock. He was employed by the city of Farragut, Iowa for 26 years and also employed by Farragut Community School for 16 years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, two daughters, one grandson, one son-in-law, one step grandson and family, and a host of family and friends. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 128th Armored field Artillery Battalion, third Army. CARL ROBERT HOWELL (January 12, 1932 - March 6, 2009) Carl Robert Howell, 77, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, March 6, 2009 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford, Iowa. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, March 9 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Masonic services will be held at 8:00 p.m. Monday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Parkway, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64114 or to The Shriner Hospital for Children, 2001 South Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131. Carl was born January 12, 1932 in Mt. Vernon, MO, the son of Floyd and Grace (Lake) Howell. He was a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. Carl had lived in Bedford, IA, where he met and married Shirley Ann Johnson on July 21, 1955. They lived in Clarence, MO and Jefferson City, MO before moving to Harrisonville 30 years ago. Carl was an engineer for Sprint for 43 years before retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Cass Masonic Lodge No. 147 AF&AM in Harrisonville, Ararat Shrine, White Shrine and the Cass County Shrine Club. He was a member of the Harrisonville United Methodist Church and had been an alderman for the Harrisonville City Council for 10 years. Carl enjoyed golfing and tennis. Carl was a member of the National Guard. Carl is survived by his wife, Shirley, of the home; one son, John Howell, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; one daughter, Carrie Sigman-Barger and her husband, Mike, Indianapolis, IN; one brother, John Howell, Midwest City, OK; one sister, Gladys Shockley, Mt. Vernon, MO and two grandchildren, Jason and Meaghan Sigman. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, February 5, 1992 HARRY A. JOHNSON Funeral services for Harry A. Johnson were held Thursday, Jan. 30, 1992 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Masonic honors were given by Taylor Lodge No. 156 A.F. and A.M. Military honors were conducted by Bedford American Legion Post No. 164. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Harry A. [delbert] Johnson, son of Ernest Johnson and Lenora Johnson Peters was born at Overton, Neb. July 31, 1914 and departed this life January 27, 1992 at the Veterans Hospital in Omaha, Neb. at the age of 77 years, five months and 26 days. He grew to maturity in the Red Oak, Iowa community where he attended the public school and later the Wentworth Military Academy at Lexington, Mo. In 1935 he was united in marriage to Maxine Wetmore at St. Joseph, Mo. and they lived in Bedford, Iowa until they moved to Omaha, Neb. area in 1968. To this union three children were born: Shirley, Jan and Patricia. For many years he owned and operated Cobb's Ice Cream in Bedford and had other retail ice cream parlors in nearby towns. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Johnson when he was three years old; his mother Lenora Johnson Peters died about nine years ago; his wife Maxine died February 20, 1987 and a half sister Loetta Cross is deceased. Left to cherish his memory are the children: Shirley and her husband Carl Howell of Harrisonville, Mo.; Jan and her husband Whitey Clark of Oklahoma City, Ok.; Patricia and her husband Ron Lessner of Omaha, Neb.; grandchildren are Carrie L. Sigman, John Howell, Trisha Sickels, Ronnie and Daniel Lessner; great grandchildren are: Jason Sigman, Meaghan Sigman, Alisha Sickels, Crystalyn, Diana, Rhonda and Ronnie Lessner; his step-father, Fred Peters of Clarinda, Iowa and half brothers, Laverne and Garvin Peters and a half sister, Mary Erickson; other relatives and many friends. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy aboard the Allen-Sumner Destroyer from January 1945 until February 1946. He received the American Theatre Medal and the Victory Medal. He was a member of the United Methodist Church; a 50 year member of Taylor Lodge #156 A.F. and A.M., Za Ga Zig Shrine, Des Moines, Iowa; Bedford Fire Dept., Bedford Country Club, Lions Club, American Legion Post #164 and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 4, 1987, p. 6 MAXINE WETMORE JOHNSON Services for Maxine Wetmore Johnson, 74, were held February 24 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Ia. Mrs. Johnson died February 20, 1987 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Ok. Maxine Wetmore Johnson, daughter of Frank L. Wetmore and Edith Wetmore and was born April 4, 1912 at Bedford, Ia. She grew to maturity in Bedford where she attended the public school and the Methodist Church. She was graduated from Bedford High School in the class of 1930. She attended Mortuary School in St. Louis, Mo. and was a licensed mortician in both Iowa and Missouri; she assisted her father in the Wetmore Funeral Home in Bedford, Ia. On March 10, 1935 she was united in marriage to Harry A. [delbert] Johnson and they were engaged in the Ice Cream Business in Bedford for a number of years. They lived in Norfolk, Ne. prior to moving to Omaha, Ne. where they have continued to reside. Three daughters were born to bless their home and to share their love: Shirley, Janice and Patricia. She was preceded in death by her parents; and son-in-law, Roger Sickels. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Harry of the home: Shirley Ann Howell and her husband Carl of Harrisonville, Mo.; Janice Lou Clark and her husband Whitey of Oklahoma City, Ok.; and Patricia Diane Lessner and her husband Ron of Omaha, Ne.; grandchildren are: Carrie Howell Sigman, John Howell, Trish Sickels, Ronnie Lessner and Danny Lessner; one great grandson, Jason Robert Sigman; a brother, Frank L. Wetmore, Jr. of Bella Vista, Ark. And his wife Lucy; a sister, Suzanne Larsen and her husband Jack of Knoxville, Tn.; other relatives and friends. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Her family and friends will long remember her and the love she shared for each of them. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 3, 2004 STEVEN KLEPINGER Funeral Services for Steven Klepinger, age 55, of Irvine, California, who died Wednesday, February 18, 2004, were held Saturday, February 28, 2004 at 11:00 AM, at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford, Iowa with Pastor Tim Maxa officiating. Interment was held at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Steven Craig Klepinger was born on September 24, 1948 in Chillicothe, Missouri. On July 31, 1975, he was united in marriage to Dale Kay Evans at a private ceremony in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Steve and Dale have one son, Bryce, who was born on February 23, 1976. Steve graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1966, and attended Iowa State University, where he graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering. Steve worked for Union Carbide Corporation for 19 years, and while working for UCC, he was transferred many times to workplaces around the country, including California, Colorado, Texas, and West Virginia. For the last 5 years Steve and his family resided in Irvine, California, and he worked for BP Amoco Chemical Company in the Polypropylene Unit in Carson, California. Steve was very athletic and liked to run, hike, and lift weights. He was on the Weightlifting Team in college, where he won several state competitions. Steve also had a compassionate interest in animals and was a member of the ASPCA, the Humane Society of the United States, and the World Wildlife Fund. He loved classical music and astronomy, and had recently purchased a telescope to hone his skills in cosmological photography. Those who will always remember and honor Steve are: his loving wife, Dale; son Bryce; father Adrian Klepinger; brother Ray Klepinger; many sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews, plus a host of friends from all over the country. Preceding Steve in death are his mother, Glea Klepinger, paternal grandmother Dorothy Klepinger, maternal grandmother Lula Bennett, and mother-in-law Helen Evans. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, November 27, 1996 John Alden Larson John Alden Larson, 70 of Bedford, died November 17, 1996 at the Clarinda Hospital after a prolonged illness. He was born June 13, 1926 in rural Taylor County to Lou and Alisa (Thomas) Larson. He grew up in and around Taylor County. In 1944 he married his first wife, Bertha, who proceeded him in death. In 1986 he married Micke Taylor Garcia. He worked for Bud Chamberlain for three years and the Bedford Sale Barn. He had a great love of animals and especially horses. John is survived by his wife, Micke and two sons, Jim and Joe Larson of Bedford; five step-children, Michelle Brown and husband Wayne of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jesse Garcia and Michael Garcia of Ankeny, Iowa, Linda Williamson, her husband Duane and daughter, Christy of Clarinda, Iowa, John Garcia of Clarinda, Iowa; one brother, Ralph Larson of Clarinda, Iowa; three sisters, Beatrice Smith, Idle Spencer and Wanda Hawn all of Bedford; one sister-in-law, Pat Larson of Clarinda, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews in the surrounding area. Preceding John in death were his parents; two brothers, Ivan and Joe; and three sisters, Leona, Juanita and an infant sister. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 1996 at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford, Iowa. Novinger/Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. John will be sadly missed by everyone who loved and took care of him. Bedford Times-Press, November 17, 1993 Orvis Glen Lee, son of George Calvin Lee and Nora Marthena Horton Lee was born in Taylor County on January 29, 1922 and departed this life November 11, 1993 at his home in Bedford, Iowa at the age of 71 years, 9 months, and 12 days. He grew up in Taylor County and was graduated from Bedford High School. On June 13, 1942 he was united in marriage to Olive Louise Pace of Maryville, Mo. and they lived their entire lives together in Bedford, Iowa. To this union three children were born: Larry Allen, Harold Richard, and Gordon C. He was employed 43 years at the Farmers Cooperative Elevator Co., serving the last 28 years as manager until he retired. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Marthena. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Olive; children, Larry and wife Sue, Harold and wife Marcy, and Gordon and wife Dee; brother, Horton Lee and wife Betty; grandchildren Brenda Lee Brown and husband Kevin, Craig Lee, Dawn Lee, Jason Lee, and Carmen Lee; and great grandchildren Landon and Trenton Brown. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a pharmacist 1st class, had served on the Bedford City Council and Water Board, was a member of the American Legion, and cared for the Fairview Cemetery the past eight years. He was a kind and considerate husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. [LEMKE, LESTER ERNEST "DUTCH"] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 4, 1987, p. 6 L. E. (DUTCH) LEMKE Services for L. E. (Dutch) Lemke, 76, were held February 28 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Marcia Wood. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford, Iowa. Mr. Lemke died February 26, 1987 at Maryville, Mo. Lester Ernest (Dutch) Lemke was born December 9, 1910 to Henry and Edith Lemke. He grew up in Grinnell, Iowa. On May 19, 1934 he was married to Ellen Graham. They shared over 52 years of happiness together. They had two children, a daughter Rita and a son Henry. Dutch was an Iowa State Conservation Commission Officer for 30 years. In 1979 he retired to his farm near Bedford where he enjoyed working on many hobbies in his shop. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Ellen; his daughter Rita, her husband Bennie Coffey and their daughters Becky and Holly of Eufaula, Ok.; his son Henry and his wife Janie and their daughters Leslie and Andrea of Kalona, Iowa; and his sister Doris and her husband Ben Holcomb of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dutch was a member of the Iowa Peace Officers Assoc. and the National Rifle Assoc. He was an enthusiastic conservationist. He loved and respected nature and the riches it would return. Dutch was an avid hunter and a fair and just peace officer. He was loved and respected by his family and all who knew him. Memories of Dutch must include his contagious sense of humor, the bright twinkle in his eye, his honesty and integrity and his freely given love. He was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather and brother. He will [be] remembered with great joy. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 3, 1977 Last Rites Held October 28 For George Lindstedt Funeral services for George W. Lindstedt, 58, well known Bedford resident, held October 28 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Carl Cummings. Mr. Lindstedt died October 25, 1977 in Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Bedford American Legion Post No. 164 conducted military honors at Fairview Cemetery, Bed-ford. George W. Lindstedt, son of Charlie and Ellen Lindstedt, was born at Delhi, New York, November 23, 1918. He grew to maturity in the Harcourt, Iowa, area where he attended the public school and the Swedish Mission Church. The family lived on a farm in this community. In February of 1942 he was united in marriage to Anne Nelson at Brownsville, New Jersey, just a few weeks before he was sent to the European, African and Middle East War Theatre. He served his country during World War II for four years, nine months and seven days. They resided in Red Oak, Iowa, following the war and moved to Bedford in 1947 where they owned and operated the Western Auto Store for 15 years. Besides the store he worked as an electrician before being employed by the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home for the past 18 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Left to cherish the memory of his good life so well lived are his wife, Anne of the home; other relatives and many friends. He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Red Oak, Iowa; Taylor Lodge #156, A.F. & A.M. of Bedford, Iowa; the Bedford Fire Department and other community organizations. He was a kind and considerate husband, friend and neighbor and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. [LONGFELLOW, CHARLES EDWARD "CHUCK"] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, April 16, 1997, p. 8 Charles Edward Longfellow Charles (Chuck) Edward Longfellow, the oldest son of Harry and Erma Longfellow, was born May 4, 1929 in Jackson Township, nine miles east of Bedford on what was known as the Science Ridge Farm. Chuck grew to maturity in Taylor County, attending school at the Science Ridge Country School and the Bedford High School, graduating in 1947. Chuck was united in marriage to Betty Marie Hulse, daughter of William and Bessie Hulse of Taylor County on November 27, 1949. Chuck entered the service of his country on November 27, 1951, serving in the Strategic Air Command for 14 years. Chuck was discharged from the Air Force due to a medical condition in January 1966 holding the rank of Master Sergeant. After leaving the service of his country Chuck and his wife Betty moved to Oregon where he entered into public service and spent 11 years as a Park Ranger for Oregon State Park. Chuck returned to the Bedford community in various ways. He worked with his brother Alan in the Longfellow and Sons Farm and Repair Shop; spent 12 years working for the Bedford Community School District as maintenance director after retiring in 1992 because of severe heart problems. Chuck was a member of the Bedford United Methodist Church, member of the John F. Hardin American Legion Post #164 and was a very active member of the Bedford Lions Club and Lions International. Chuck has been an active member for several years in Bedford's welfare, serving on the City Council two separate terms and he was always active in assisting when needed in other community projects. Unfortunately, Chuck had to give in and slow down due to health problems. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Lois. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty, three brothers, Marvin of New London, IA; Harry and wife Dot of Walhalla, S. C.; Alan and wife Elouise of Blockton, IA; four sisters, Vivian Beemer and husband Virgil of Bedford, IA; Doris Gillette and husband Dean of Danville, IA; Arlene Mecham of Austin, TX; and Wilma Jackson and husband Doug of Bedford, IA. Chuck was a loving and faithful mate to his wife Betty along with being a kind and considerate friend to many. He will be missed by those who knew him for who he was and will be greatly missed by those who worked with him and loved him. Though we grieve, we celebrate the life of Charles (Chuck) Edward Longfellow; at last, God has given him true eternal peace! Funeral services were held by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford on Wednesday, April 9, 1997 at 2:00 p. m. at the United Methodist Church in Bedford. He was laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery with full military rites by John F. Hardin Legion Post #164. [LUCAS, ANNABELLE LOUISE JOHNSON] Bedford Times-Press, November 2004 Annabelle Louise Lucas, age 79, of Bedford, Ia, passed away Tuesday morning, Nov 16, 2004 at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb, following a brief illness. Annabelle was born April 28, 1925 at Bedford, Ia, to George Raymond and Verna Beatrice (Houk) Johnson. She graduated Bedford High School and on Nov 9, 1949 she was married to Ronald O. [ren] Lucas. Annabelle was a clerk at S&G for 20 years and was an instructor and sewed at O'Bryan Bros. in Bedford for 20 years. Annabelle was a long time member of the Friendship Club. Annabelle was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald in 1998; brother Eugene (Tuffy) Johnson; and brother-in-law Harold Hendrix. She is survived by her daughter Judy Hilton and husband Bob of Shenandoah, Ia; grandchildren: Joy McBride and husband Scott of Bellingham, Wa, Patty Vavra and husband Don of Omaha, Ne, Ron Shannon of Wasilla, Ak, and Don Shannon and wife Cathy of Onawa, Ia; twelve great grandchildren and two great-great grandchild; and sister, Ilene Hendrix of Mound City, Mo. Memorials are suggested to Fairview Cemetery Roadway Fund. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov 19, 2004 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Bedford with Rev. Randy Allman officiating and Rev. Ted DeHass as honorary minister. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 22, 1993 JIM M. MATHEW Jim M. Mathew, age 64, a resident of 1705 Fair St., Chillicothe, Mo., died at his home September 17,1993. Jim Mathew was born on October 8, 1928 in Kansas City, Kan., the son of James Lemon and Irma Mathew, he was later adopted by his maternal grandparents, Harry and Ethel Mathew .He was a graduate of the Bedford, Iowa High School, in 1946 and later received a bachelor of science degree in education from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. He did post graduate work at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo. Mr. Mathew served in the United States Navy from June 1946 to April 1948 in the Mediterranean theater of operations. On December 28, 1955 he was united in marriage to Judy K. Beemer in Bedford, Iowa. In 1971 he and his family moved to Chillicothe, Mo. from Greenfield, Iowa. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Chillicothe, Mo. He was employed for the last nine years by the Nill Brothers Sporting Goods Company of Kansas City, Kan. He is survived by his wife, Judy Mathew of the home; three sons, Murray Mathew, Spring Hill, Kan., Del Mathew, Nixa, Mo., Todd Mathew, Blue Springs, Mo.; one brother, Bob Mathew, Denison, Iowa; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Monday, Sept. 20, 1993 at 1:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Chillicothe, Mo. On Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 1:00 p.m., final memorial services will be held at the Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Pershing Hospice. Services are under the direction of the Lindley Funeral Home of Chillicothe, Mo. [MURPHY, FLAVEL BENJAMIN "JAY", III] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, November 26, 2003 JAY MURPHY Funeral services for Jay Murphy, age 40 of Bedford, who died Wednesday, November 19, 2003, were held Monday, November 24, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Thompson officiating. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in Jay's name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Flavel (Jay) Benjamin Murphy III was born November 9, 1963 in Maryville, Missouri the son of Flavel (Ben) Benjamin Murphy, Jr., and Barbara Jean King Murphy. Jay grew up in the Bedford area and spent all of his adult life here. Jay's mother tragically passed away when he was five years old. Due to these circumstances, he and his younger brother were raised by their grandparents, Flavel and Mary Beth Murphy. He graduated from Bedford High School with the Class of 1982. After graduation, Jay farmed and on November 29, 1985, he married his best friend, Jeannie Whitten. The two began their lives together on a farm southeast of Bedford where Jay worked as a farm hand for Ken Jennett. Jay then spent many hours working on the farms of Jack Wackernagle and Paul Jones. In 1991, Jay began working for Lyndell Streebin and did so for eight years. This was the beginning of a relationship that would grow into something so meaningful and cherished that Jay considered Carol and Lyndell second parents. They spent many hours talking and becoming a family. In January of 1999, he started his career of working for Taylor County on the bridge crew. He then moved on to run the maintainer out of Sharpsburg. Then in April of 2003, he started driving a truck, hauling rock. He also worked for Paul and Nancy Ackley. He somehow found the time to help on the Sharpsburg Fire Department as Assistant Fire Chief. Jay loved to farm and that is where he found the most comfort. He worked so hard and often did so much for little or nothing. He was such a hard worker, more than dependable and one of the most trustworthy men around. No one questioned what he could do. Jay was a man who would do anything for anyone without question or a single complaint. He had a way about him that drew people to him. His true passion was his family. Jay worshiped the ground Jeannie walked on and truly believed in the love they shared. The unconditional love he had for his children was so visible. He enjoyed spending time with Missy, more often referred to as "Shorty"; teaching her how to break her two horses. Jay was always there to help Ben when his three-wheeler was not running just right and he spent many hours pushing April in her swing and trying to keep up with her endless energy. It was evident that his family was his focus in life. He would have given anything for them. Left to cherish Jay's memory is his soul mate and life partner, Jeannie; oldest daughter, Missy; son Ben; and youngest daughter, April, all of Bedford; grandmother Mary Beth Murphy of Bedford and grandmother Arlene King of New Market; brother Billy Murphy and wife Becky of North Carolina; sisters, Ginny Coats and husband George, and son Jake of Omaha; and Jackie Smith and daughters, Shelly, Jennifer and Lindsay of Bedford; brothers-in-law, Jim Whitten and wife Cinda and their children Kayla, Michael and Evan of Winterset; Jason Whitten and wife Erin and their daughter Jaci of Runnells; Todd Fisher and wife Johanna and their children Bryce, Brandon and Brenna of Altoona; Matt Murphy and mother-in-law, Linda Murphy also of Altoona; along with a host of family and friends. Preceding Jay in death are his mother Barbara Jean Murphy and father Flavel Benjamin Murphy, Jr.; and his grandfathers, Flavel Benjamin Murphy and Ross King. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 15, 1981 Final Rites Held January 12 For Maude Pace, 85 Funeral services for Mrs. Lonnie L. (Maude Louise) Pace, 85, of Bedford, held January 12 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mrs. Pace died January 9, 1981 in Bedford Manor where she had resided for the past nine years. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Maude Louise Wilson Pace, daughter of John Wilson and Mary Kincade Wilson, was born at Bedford. Iowa, October 2, 1895. She grew to maturity in Bedford where she attended the public school and was baptized in to the Baptist Church in 1909. In 1919 she was united in marriage to Lonnie L. Pace and to this union three children were bum: Opal, Olive and William. Maude was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Opal; two brothers and one sister. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Olive and her husband, Orvis Lee, of Bedford, Iowa and William Pace and his wife, Doris, of Council Bluffs, Iowa; a step-daughter, Josie, and her husband, Fred Sandoval, of Ogden, Utah; 19 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Emma Wilson of Houston, Texas and Vesta Park of Gravity, Iowa; son-in-law, Ralph Zeluf, of Cedar Creek, Nebraska; two brothers-in-law, Joe Pace, and wife Alta and Don Pace, and wife Signey, both of Bedford, Iowa; many nieces nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. She will be remembered as a very kind and considerate mother and friend. To have, known her was happiness and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, July 6, 1988 STEVEN LEE PFANDER Services for Steven Lee Pfander were held July 5, 1988 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Marcia Wood officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford, Ia. Steven Lee Pfander, son of Horace and Betty Strong Pfander, was born in Clarinda, Ia., Feb. 27, 1956 and departed this life July 1, 1988 at the age of 32 years, four months and three days. He lived in the Sharpsburg area until the family moved to Ft. Collins, Co., in 1965. He graduated from Fort Collins High School and Larimer County Vo-tech. he moved to Bedford, Ia. in 1975. On June 23, 1978 he was united in marriage to Donna Jean Rowe. To this union two children were born, one son Bryan Lee, and one daughter, Kerri Jo. He worked various places before becoming co-owner and operator of D & S Service Station. He is survived by his wife Donna, children Bryan and Kerri of the home; parents, Horace and Betty Pfander, Ft. Collins, Co.; sister Nancy Pfander of Powell and husband, Aurora, Co.; brother Larry Pfander of Denver, Co.; his grandfather Cloyd Pfander of Bedford; two sisters-in-law and spouses; two brothers-in-law and spouses; four nephews and five nieces; and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives, neighbors and many friends. Steve enjoyed his community and friends, participating in sports, hunting and showing his antique pickup and helping others in various ways. Although he had a different vocation he had a love for the farm and animals. Clarinda Herald Journal, July 18, 2001 Nancy Robinson Funeral services were held Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. for Nancy Robinson, seven-year old daughter of Robert and Julie Robinson of Bedford, who died Wednesday, July 11, 2001 after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Services were held at the Bedford High School gymnasium with Pastor Loren Daly officiating. Interment was held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. In lieu of flowers the family strongly desires memorial contributions be directed to the Iowa Make-A-Wish Foundation or the Carolyn Scott Rainbow House. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Nancy Lynne Robinson, the twin daughter of Robert and Julie Robinson was born January 7, 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska. Nancy grew up on the family farm near Siam with her older sister Emily and twin sister, Tracy. She attended the Bedford Elementary School through the first grade and both church and Sunday school at the Siam Church of Christ. Nancy's family learned many things during her short life. Her motto seemed to be "Just because I have pains, doesn't mean I have to be one." She never complained about pain, having to take medication that would make her sick, getting blood drawn or shots. Nancy just seemed to accept these things as part of her life. "So let's do it and get it done", she'd say. In fact, she wanted to watch what was being done to her including the injections. In all she was going through, she was still able to notice the beautiful sky, or the sunshine. She enjoyed picking dandelions and white clover flowers. Nancy was almost always happy and you could always find a smile on her face. It was easy to get her bubbly laughter going and it seemed to come from her toes. She was more concerned about taking care of others than dwelling on herself. She was known to tell her mom to go take a nap and that she (Nancy) would take one later, She often told family members they needed to eat, even when she wasn't eating well. And she has also reminded us when we had just done something that we had told her not to do. She liked to be organized, if you take your coat off, put it away. When we get home from the grocery store, put the groceries away. She was good at putting puzzles together . . . even without looking at the picture on the box! Nancy didn't have a lot to say, especially to strangers, however, her eyes spoke for her. She had a personality that attracted people to her. Nurses in Omaha would come to meet the child they had heard so much about. They never forgot her, even when many of them hadn't seen her for over a year. They remembered the child who, even when she was sick, folded her toilet paper in the middle of the night! Nancy loved listening to country music. Even while sick in the bathroom at home, she was dancing because she liked the song. Even feeling nauseous didn't stop her from enjoying music. Nancy had a special way of getting into people's hearts in just a short time. Always happy, she was able to brighten up anyone's day with her winning smile and bubbly laughter. She was a very caring person who was more concerned with others than herself. She loved being active, even if that was only doing puzzles, coloring or doing her school work. She would rather be doing something with her hands and mind than sitting in front of the TV. Perhaps the school kids summed her up best when they said she was "the strongest person they ever met". Nancy is survived by her parents Robert and Julie Robinson and sisters Emily and twin, Tracy Robinson all of Bedford; maternal grandparents George and Martha McNees of Clarinda; paternal grandparents, Bill and Janice Robinson of Bedford; and maternal great-grandmother Ethel McNees Wright of Clarinda. Preceding Nancy in death are her maternal great-grandparents Paul and Irene Leonard. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, February 20, 1991 PAUL BLAINE SHUPE Paul Blaine Shupe, longtime resident of Bedford, suffered a fatal heart attack on February 14 at his home in Kimberling City, Mo. He was 65 years and 11 months old. His wife, Martha, sons Steve and Jack with their wives, children and stepchildren mourn his passing. Family services were held February 17 in Kimberling. Longtime resident of 24 years in Bedford from 1949 to 1973, he held the position of coach, athletic director, and counselor in the Bedford School system. Upon their move to Reed Springs, Mo. he became director of Vocational School at Reed Springs, implementing numerous new programs for the students. Family residency is Martha Shupe, 42 Northwood Drive, Kimberling City, Mo. 65686. The family requests memorials go to: Clarinda A's, c/o Merle Eberly, 225 E. Lincoln, Clarinda, Iowa 51632. [SHUPE, PAUL BLAINE] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, October 2, 1991 BLAINE SHUPE Graveside services for Blaine Shupe, former teacher in Bedford Community High School, were conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings Saturday, Sept. 28, 1991. Inurnment in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Paul Blaine Shupe was born to Ray and Leota Shupe on March 10, 1925 in Lacona, Iowa. He died February 14,1991 at his home in Kimberling City, Mo. at the age of 65 years, 11 months and four days. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Layard. He is survived by his wife Martha, sons Jack and Steve, Bonnie Shupe and four grandsons, Kyle, Cory, Josh and Joe. He was a member of the Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge and numerous educational associations. He served during World War II in the U.S. Coast Guard. He graduated from Indianola, Iowa High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Simpson College, a Master's Degree in Counseling from Northwest Missouri State University and an advanced degree in Vocational Administration from Southwest Missouri University and University of Missouri. He spent 40 years in his chosen profession of education. His first and most cherished position, was in the Bedford School District. He was employed in 1949 and continued until 1973. He was high school coach and guidance counselor during that time. In 1973 he moved to Reeds Springs, Mo., where he was employed as Vocational Counselor and later as Director of the Vocational School. He loved his family, sports, hunting, fishing, the outdoors, his special friends, his "kids", all 23 years of them, and Bedford. He had the ability to instill in young people a desire to do their best. He was the master of tough love and held a special place in his heart for each of his "kids". He will long be remembered by all who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 15, 1985 Roger Sickels services here Funeral services for Roger L. Sickels, 38, were held Tuesday, August 13, at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Burial was at Bedford Fairview Cemetery with American Legion Post #164 honors at the cemetery. Roger Lyle Sickels was born October 23, 1946 at Maryville, Missouri to Lyle and Evelyn Bownes Sickels, and he died August 10, 1985 at Omaha, Nebraska following a heart attack at the age of 38 years, 9 months and 17 days. He spent his early years in Blockton, Iowa moving to Bedford, Iowa in 1961 where he was graduated from high school in 1965. In high school Roger earned recognition in baseball, basketball, softball and track but was especially fond of and excelled in baseball. Following graduation he attended Universal Trade School in Omaha, Nebraska. In September 1966 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the Aircraft Carrier "Enterprise" and spent three tours of duty in Vietnam. On May 14, 1966 he was married to Patricia Diane Johnson and to this union was born one daughter, Trisha Christine. Roger and Pat lived one year in Newport News, Virginia and returned to the Midwest after Roger was discharged from the Navy in September 1970. The family then moved to Norfolk, Nebraska where Roger was employed at Heckman's Body Shop for five years. In 1975 Roger, Pat and Trisha moved to Omaha, Nebraska where they have since resided. Roger was currently employed by Ron Olsen Dodge as Assistant Body Shop manager. He was preceded in death by his father, Lyle Sickels on December 19, 1984. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Pat and daughter Trisha of Omaha, Nebraska; his mother Evelyn Sickels of Bedford, Iowa; two sisters Rena Searl of Eden Prairie, Minnesota and Rosalyn Cummings of Bedford, Iowa; father and mother-in-law, Harry and Maxine Johnson of Yutan, Nebraska; sisters-in-law, Shirley Howell of Harrisonville, Missouri and Jan Clark of Oklahoma City, Okla.; brothers-in-law, Steve Searl, James Cummings, Carl Howell and Harlan Clark; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Roger was a kind and helpful husband, father, son and brother and he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all of his family and many friends. [SMITH, BEATRICE L. "BAT" LARSON] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 20, 1997 "BAT" BEATRICE L. SMITH Beatrice L. Smith, age 79 years, 5 months, and 23 days, was born February 22, 1918 in Page County, Iowa to parents Louie Larson and Alisa Thomas Larson. She died on August 14, 1997 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska where she had been admitted a few days previous to this. She lived in the Taylor County area and grew to maturity in the Bedford community, where she attended public school. On March 17, 1937 she was united in marriage to John Eli Smith at Maryville, Missouri. They lived, over the years, in Bedford, Washington State, Shenandoah and then back to Bedford. To this union, six children were born: Virginia, Dale, Alberta, Larry, Fannie, and Bob Dale. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John Eli on July 25,1991, sisters Wanita Spencer and Leona Blake, and brothers Joseph Larson, Ivan Larson, and John Larson. Also grandchildren Kelly Asher, Mark Smith and Lori Smith. Left to cherish her memory are her children Virginia and husband CM Asher, Dale and wife Janet Smith, Alberta and husband Raymond Smyser, Larry and wife Patsy Smith, Fannie and husband Larry Singleton, and Bob D. Smith. Also remaining are her brother Ralph Larson, and sisters Wanda Hawn and Idle Spencer. She also leaves eighteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. She was a very loving mother and grandmother who had many friends. She was known for her ability to speak her mind to command respect. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. She was a great lady. She was remembered for her fierce loyalty to those she cared about. She was buried Monday, August 18, 1997 in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Funeral and burial arrangements were handled by the Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home of Bedford. Pastor Jamie Mogler of the First Baptist Church of Bedford Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 31, 1981 Final Rites Held Dec. 28 For Donald Smith Funeral services for Donald Dennis Smith, 70, of Bedford, retired vice-president of State Savings Bank, were held December 28 in the Bedford United Christian-Presbyterian Church with Rev. Marcia Smith officiating. Mr. Smith died December 23, 1981 in Clarkson Hospital in Omaha. Bedford American Legion Post 164 presented military honors at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Donald Dennis Smith, the youngest child of Charles and Annie Laura Hamblin Smith, was born at Norwich, in Page County, Iowa, on June 20, 1911, and departed this life on December 23, 1981, at the Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 70 years, 6 months, and 3 days. Donald's father, Charles Smith, died when Don was only 9 months old, and the family moved to Sharpsburg where he grew to maturity. He graduated from the Sharpsburg Public Schools in 1929. During his high school days he was vitally interested in sports, particularly basketball, where he held the county free-throw championship for several years. Donald continued his education at Clarinda Junior College and at Northwestern University, in Evanston, Illinois, where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Donald served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. On January 25, 1944, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Young, and to this union two children were born: Susan Kay and Philip Charles. Donald was a long-time banker, associated with the State Savings Bank from 1946 until his retirement in 1978. During the time of his employment, he worked in all three bank offices, spending the last 26 years in the home office in Bedford. At the time of his retirement he was senior vice-president of the bank and a member of the board of directors. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Nellie Rogers, and a brother, Dr. Philip Smith. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kathryn, his children, Susan Kay Benson and her husband Michael Benson, Philip Charles Smith and his wife Gayle, and beloved grandchild, Julie Ann Smith; 2 sisters, Lulu (Mrs. Mark) Robinson, and Mary (Mrs. Sim) Beemer. Donald became a member of the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church at an early age and has continued his church affiliation with the United Christian-Presbyterian Church in Bedford, where he has served as an Elder. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine, and the American Legion. He was a member of the Bedford Community Development Board. He was a past president of the Blue Grass Bankers Association. He was a lifetime member of the Bedford Golf and Country Club, serving as treasurer for many years. Don loved the out-of-doors where he pursued his hobbies of quail hunting and golfing. He loved people and he had a host of friends. He was a kind and considerate husband and father, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, July 31, 1991 JOHN ELI SMITH Funeral services for John Eli Smith were held Monday, July 29, 1991 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. John Eli Smith of Bedford, Iowa died Thursday morning, July 25, 1991 at the Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa. He was born November 23, 1901 in Parnell, Mo. to Mary Bell Cox Smith and Pearl Smith. He was united in marriage to Beatrice Larson on March 17, 1937 and to this union five children were born: Virginia, Dale, Alberta, Larry, Fanny and one adopted son, Bob. He lived most of his life in Taylor County except for two years he lived in Moses Lake, Wash. He worked on construction and helped build the old Highway #2. He worked for Taylor County for many years. He worked for Mount Arbor Nursery in Shenandoah, Iowa until he retired and after retirement he was the caretaker for the Bedford Cemeteries for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Harry; four sisters, Madge, Grace, Ruby and Gladys and three grandchildren, Laurie and Mark Smith and Kelly Asher. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; his children, Virginia Asher and husband, CM of Grant City, Mo.; Dale Smith and wife Janet of Bedford, Iowa; Alberta Smyser and husband Raymond of Sheridan, Mo.; Larry Smith and wife Patsy of Boone, Iowa; Fanny Singleton and husband Larry of Barberton, Ohio and Bob Smith and wife Constance of Havelock, N.C.; his 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; his four sisters, Bessie Evans of Maryville, Mo.; Lucille Anderson of Clarinda, Iowa; Verneil Anderson of Des Moines, Iowa and Thelma DeMott of Hopkins, Mo.; other relatives and many friends. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, October 6, 1993 RAYMOND GILBERT SNEED Funeral services for Raymond Gilbert Sneed, 87, were held September 30, 1993 at the Bedford Baptist Church with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Raymond Gilbert Sneed, the only child of Willis and Lizzie Underwood Sneed, was born August 24, 1906, six miles south of Braymer, in Ray County, Mo. (although Braymer is in Caldwell County). When seven years old, Raymond started to the rural Tinney's Grove School and later attended Pleasant Hill rural school. He was graduated from Braymer High School in 1925. He attended William Jewel College, Liberty, Mo. 1925-26. He then transferred to the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Columbia, where he was graduated in 1929 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree. He later did graduate work in the field of Agricultural Economics. He was affiliated with two honorary agriculture fraternities on the University of Missouri campus, Gamma Sigma Delta (honorary for seniors and graduates), and Alpha Zeta (undergraduate honorary), also Alpha Gamma Sigma, a social and professional fraternity. After working with the Record of Performance Poultry Association for a short time, Raymond began an eight and one-half year teaching career in the fall of 1929. He taught Vocational Agriculture in the high schools at Mt. Moriah, Winona, and Granby, all in Missouri. In 1938, Raymond began work- with the Soil Conservation Service, USDA. He trained first at Shenandoah and then was located in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa from October 1938, with time out for military duty, until June of 1972, where he was District Conservationist. Raymond was married to Sibyl L. [ouise] Woodcock in Granby, Mo. January 30, 1942. He is the father of two children who were his pride and joy: Susan Winona, Mrs. Roger Stewart, was born May 3, 1947; Joel Willis was born October 1,1949. Raymond was inducted into the U.S. Army April 25, 1942 and took basic training at Camp Robinson, Little Rock, Ark. He completed the Laboratory Technician's Course at Fitzsimmons General Hospital, Denver, Colo. He was a laboratory technician at McCloskey General Hospital, Temple, Texas from November 1942 until September 1945, when he was honorably discharged a T/4 (Tech. Sgt.). Raymond confessed Christ as his Saviour at the age of 18 and became a member of the rural Tinney's Grove Methodist Churchy In 1946 he became a member of the First Baptist Church in Bedford. Here he served his Lord as best he could in many positions: Deacon, Trustee, Financial Secretary, General Secretary of the Sunday School, usher, and pulpit committee, to name a few. After his retirement from the Soil Conservation Service, Raymond managed his farms and cattle herd. He continued active in public affairs. In addition to positions in his church, he was Bedford's representative on the Resource, Conservation, and Development (RC&D), was a member of the Taylor County Bicentennial Commission, was on the 102 River Watershed Committee, was on the Extension Council acting as treasurer, and did many other things. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Lizzie Sneed and his wife Sibyl. He is survived by his daughter Susan Stewart and her husband Roger, son J. Willis Sneed and his wife Kathy, also by six grandchildren Shauna, Shalee, and ShaRee Stewart, Shannon, Jason and Ryan Sneed. [SNEED, SIBYL LOUISE WOODCOCK] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, February 12, 1992 SIBYL L. SNEED Funeral services for Sibyl L. Sneed were held Monday, Feb. 10, at the Bedford Baptist Church with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Sibyl Louise Woodcock was born October 2, 1917 in Granby, Mo., the youngest of five daughters born to Joseph and Mary Louise Ball Woodcock. She passed away on February 7, 1992 in Omaha, Neb. In 1935 she was graduated from Granby High School, where her main interests were in dramatics and music. Sibyl confessed Christ as her Savior and became a member of the Granby First Baptist Church, being baptized in July 1929. She was active in the church, teaching, singing in groups, holding office in the Baptist Training Union. In June of 1935, Sibyl entered what was then Southwest Missouri State Teachers College in Springfield. Having earned there her 60-hour certificate, she then began her teaching career in Winona, Mo., January 1937. Here she met her future husband, who was the Vocational Agriculture teacher. In the fall of 1937 she began a seven-year teaching stint in the Granby Consolidated Schools, furthering her education during the summers. In January of 1942, Sibyl was married to Raymond G. [ilbert] Sneed, Soil Conservationist in Bedford, Iowa. Raymond began Army duty in April of 1942, and Sibyl later joined him teaching in Texas and serving as an Occupational Therapy Aid at McClosky General Hospital in Temple, Texas. Following the end of the war Raymond and Sibyl moved to Bedford to make their home as Raymond returned to his work in soil conservation. Sibyl and Raymond took pride in their children, seeking to "rear up a child in the way he should go". Susan Winona was born May 3, 1947, and on October 1, 1949 Joel Willis was born. Susan married Roger D. Stewart, and they are the parents of Shauna Lynn, Shalee Sue, and ShaRee Dawn. Willis married Kathleen Mary O'Grady, and they are the, parents of Shannon Kathleen, Jason Patrick, and Ryan Christopher. Graduating with honors from Northwest Missouri State University in 1966, Sibyl then taught in the Bedford Community School System for eight years. In 1946 both she and Raymond joined the First Baptist church of Bedford, Iowa where Sibyl served the Lord as a teacher, youth leader, choir director and singer, and as a deaconess. For many years she taught the Friendly Class. In the Bedford community she served on the Library Board for 26 years, was a longtime member and past president of the Fortnightly Study Club, and she enjoyed singing in the community choirs, especially the Easter cantatas. Sibyl was preceded in death by her parents and her four sisters. She is survived by her husband, Raymond; her children and their spouses, Susan and Roger, Willis and Kathy; her grandchildren; one niece, Mrs. Glen Chambers; and three nephews, Burgis, Neal, and Bill Taber. [STEPHENS, LAURA ESTHER HOUCK] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, February 9, 1994 LAURA ESTHER STEPHENS Funeral services for Laura Esther Stephens were held February 1, 1994 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Woldruff officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Laura Esther (Houck) Stephens was born June 20, 1912 in Bedford. She was the elder daughter of Walter A. and Susi John Houck. She died at the age of 81 following a severe illness. Esther was graduated from Bedford High School and obtained a normal Training Certificate. After her first year of teaching, she married Carl Stephens of Bedford. They lived in Polk Township where they farmed for 40 years. They retired in the early seventies and moved into town. This gave Esther the opportunity to work on projects she had long wanted to complete. One of Esther's goals was to write a book which contained her family history. She was successful in writing this history and, in addition, co-authored a number of other research books. Among these were two volumes of Taylor County History and two reference books that catalogued Taylor County Tombstone Records. Although Esther was able to devote more time to research after leaving the farm, she also actively participated in a number of organizations and was a charter member of the following: Taylor County Historical Society, Taylor County Museum, Genealogy, Lioness. She was past president of the Baptist Women's Society, Travel and Twentieth Century Clubs, and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a 50-year-member of the First Baptist Church. Esther is survived by two children: Jean Snodgrass and David Stephens; three grandchildren: Mike Fine, Christy Fine, and Kathy Sattro; three brothers: Allan, Bob, and John Houck, and one sister, Jean Bark. Esther was always concerned about the well being of her family but she also worked tirelessly to help improve the community. She will be missed greatly by both her family and friends. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 11, 1979 Paul Stephens, 69, Rites Held In Bedford Jan. 8 Funeral services for Paul Blaker Stephens, 69, carpenter and cabinetmaker, of Bedford, were held January 8 in Shum-Novinger funeral Home with Rev. Dwayne Madsen and Pastor Glen Mitchell officiating. Mr. Stephens died January 6, 1979 in K. U. Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Paul Blaker Stephens, son of Connor Stephens and Ida Blaker Stephens was born at Blockton, Iowa, August 22, 1909. He grew to maturity in the Blockton area. He was united in marriage to Maxine Norris. To this union two children were born, Charles Paul and Donna Sue. In 1950 he was united in marriage to Faithe Farrens. Other than the time he served in the Navy in World War II and the 14 years he and Faithe lived in Wyoming, his entire life was lived in Taylor County. For 17 years he was associated in partnership with Glenn Straight in a local business. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mabel, who died in infancy and Mary Bonebrake and one brother, David Stephens. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Faithe; son Charles and his wife, Mary Ann; their children Mark and Clifford Stephens; daughter Donna and her husband, Leo Snyder; their children Michael, Connie and Tim Snyder; three sisters, Euphan Judy, Bedford, Ia.; Florence Dailey, Blockton, Iowa and Elma Wilkinson, Cheyenne, Wyoming; and many nieces and nephews. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 26, 2003 KENNETH MOHLER STEWART Kenneth Mohler Stewart, age 85, was born September 14, 1917 at Bedford, Iowa, to Jake and [Mary] Edith (Mohler) Stewart. He entered into rest Friday afternoon, March 21, 2003 at his residence in Bedford. Kenneth was united in marriage to Mable Blackney November 28, 1940 at Grant City, Missouri. When they were first married he was farming at Athelstan, Iowa, then later north of Gravity, Iowa. Kenneth served his country in the United States Navy being inducted at Fort Des Moines, Iowa in 1943. He was sent to train for amphibious work and worked all over the world on PT boats and ships patrolling and transporting navy personnel. He was honorably discharged at Minneapolis, Minnesota December 20, 1945. Kenneth worked for Gindler Stone in 1955 running the loader. He retired from this in 1982. He enjoyed gardening, yard work, and for many years helped his wife Mable at the Main Street Cafe in Bedford. He was an active member of the John F Hardin American Legion Post 164 in Bedford, Iowa. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Cleo Stewart; and an infant brother. He is survived by his wife, Mable; daughter, Sondra Kay Rusco of Bedford, Ia; granddaughter Deidre Karlin Rusco of Bedford, Ia; sisters Goldie Hasenjaeger and husband Ray of Edina, Mo., Austie Lindley of Spring Valley, Ca.; sister-in-law Chloe Stewart of Bedford, Ia; brothers-in-law Ed Blackney and his wife Isabel of Maryville, Mo., and Bud Blackney and his wife Caroline of Hopkins, Mo.; nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday, March 24, at John F Hardin American Legion Post 164 in Bedford with Rev. Jerry White officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Military rites were accorded by John F Hardin American Legion Post 164. A memorial fund is being established. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Bedford was in charge of arrangements. [STEWART, MABLE LEONA BLACKNEY] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, April 2012 Mable Leona Stewart, age 89, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Bedford Nursing Home. She was born April 25, 1922 in Hopkins, Missouri, to Burt and Lula (Shelton) Blackney. Mable attended Hopkins school and graduated in 1940. She married Kenneth Stewart in Grant City, Missouri on November 28, 1940. Mable spent the first few years of married life being a farm wife where they farmed in Athelstan and then Gravity. They later moved to Bedford, bought the Main Street Cafe which Mable managed for 21 years, making the Cafe known for the broasted chicken and homemade onion rings. After 21 years they sold the Main Street and Mable then worked at the Clarinda Mental Health Institute for several years before retiring. She is survived by her daughter, Sonnie Rusco of Bedford, granddaughter Deidre and husband Jeff Savala of Bedford, Iowa, sisters-in-law Isabel Blackney of Maryville, MO, Austie Lindley of Spring Valley, California, and Goldie and husband Ray Hasenjaeger of Edina, Minnesota, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Kenneth, and brothers Bud and Ed Blackney. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Rev. Matthew Novotny will officiate. Family visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to Fairview Cemetery Fund. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Bedford, is in charge of arrangements. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, Dortha H. Thomas Graveside services were held at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa for Dortha [Dorotha] H. [ester] Thomas on Tuesday, December 2, 1997 at 10:30 am. Rev. Ted DeHass was the minister. She was born to Fred and Edna Thomas in Gravity, Iowa on October 16, 1922 and departed this life on November 21, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 75 years. She lived in Bedford and grew to maturity here attending the public school and the Methodist Church. Dortha [Dorotha] was employed by Lucky Stores in California for fifteen years and was a waitress in Bedford. Preceeding her in death were her parents, three brothers and a sister. Left to cherish her memory are her brother in law, Carl Culbertson, sister in law, Naomi Thomas, nephew Dean Culbertson and nieces, nephews and friends. She was a kind and considerate woman and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 14, 1983, p. 4 Jack Whitten, 27, Last Rites Were Held April 10 Funeral services for Jack Everett Whitten, 37, of Bedford, held April 10 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mr. Whitten died April 7, 1983 in St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. Bedford American Legion Post 164 conducted Military Honors with interment at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Jack Everett Whitten, son of John E. [dward] Whitten and Louise Ball Whitten, was born at Bedford, Iowa, May 15, 1945. He grew to maturity in rural Taylor County where he attended the public school and the United Methodist Church. He was graduated from Bedford Community High School in 1965. He served his country from May 1966 to February 1968 being stationed in the States for training and then to Thailand where he served until discharged. On July 10, 1966 he was united in marriage to Linda Dianne Sleep at the United Methodist Church in Bedford, Iowa with Rev. J. M. Kinney officiating. They made their home on a farm southeast of Bedford and this was to be his life's occupation. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Four children were born to bless this home and to share their parent's love: Jeanette Elizabeth, James Edward and twins, Jason Everett and Johanna Elaine. He was preceded in death by his father, John E. Whitten. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda of the home; four children; his mother, Louise Whitten DeMott, and her husband, George of Bedford; a sister, Janet, and her husband, Larry Henderson of Omaha, Nebraska; a brother, John E. Whitten, Jr., and his wife, Janet, of Denver, Colorado; three nephews: Greg, Randy and Paul Henderson; other relatives and many friends. Jack will be remembered as a kind and considerate loved one and he will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 28, 1977 Final Rites Held July 20 for Kenneth Wilson, 61 Funeral services for Kenneth Oliver Wilson, 61, of Bedford, held July 20 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Carl Cummings. Mr. Wilson died in Bedford July 18, 1977. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Kenneth Oliver Wilson, son of Harry Wilson and Lula Wilson, was born at Sheridan, Missouri, January 2, 1916. He grew to maturity in the Sheridan area where he attended rural school and the Christian Church. On January 2, 1939, he was united in marriage to Sophie Maude Lemons at Parnell, Missouri, and they lived in the Sheridan area until 1956 when they moved to Bedford, Iowa, where they have continued to reside. To them were born two children, Judy Lea and Jimmie Dale. He was actively employed by Taylor County until his sudden death. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Don and Carl. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sophie of the home; daughter, Judy Lea and son Jimmie Dale and his wife, Janice, and two granddaughters, Jine Louise and Jackie Lee, all of Bedford; a sister, Doris Scott, of Seattle, Washington, and a brother, Guy Wilson of Crenshaw, Mississippi; other relatives and a host of friends. He was a member of the Christian Church of Sheridan, Mo. Kenneth will be remembered by his family and many friends as a kind and considerate husband, father, friend and neighbor and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 9, 2000 SOPHIE MAUDE WILSON Funeral services for Sophie Wilson, age 83 of Bedford, who died Friday, August 4, 2000 at the Taylor Ridge Estates in Lenox were held Monday, August 7, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford with Pastor Randy Allman officiating. Interment was held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in her name. Sophie Maude Wilson was born December 13, 1916 in Sheridan, Missouri, the daughter of Albert Lemons and Mayme Woods Lemons. She grew up attending school in the Sheridan area and attended the Isadora Christian Church. On January 2, 1939 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Wilson in Parnell, Missouri. The couple continued to live in the Sheridan area until 1956 when they moved to Bedford. Sophie was a loving and giving person who cared for the residents at area nursing homes for many years. She also took care of her daughter Judy for over fifty-five years in her home. Sophie's pride and joy were her grandchildren. Sophie is survived by her daughter, Judy Wilson of Lenox; a son, Jim Wilson and wife Jan of Bedford; two sisters, Madeline Flemming of Aurora, Colorado and Geneva Dick and husband Carl of Jasper, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jina Jackson and husband Dennis and Jackie Wilson and James Wilson; and one great grandson, Devan Jackson. Preceding Sophie in death are her husband Kenneth Wilson on July 18, 1977; her parents, Albert and Mayme; two sisters, Eva Schupback and Claudia Brogan and one great-grandson, Derek Jackson. |