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[Campbell, Harlan Sylvester] Bedford Times-Press Thursday February 14, 1957 [p. 1] Harlan Campbell, 58, Died At Blockton Harlan Campbell, 58, long-time resident of Blockton, died at his home Monday morning, February 11. While he is reported to have been in poor health, death came unexpectedly, following a heart attack. He had been employed as a rural mail carrier at Blockton for a number of years, and had planned to stop work and take his retirement benefits soon. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the navy. Mr. Campbell had taken an active part in the civic matters of his hometown throughout the years he had resided there. He loved sports and attended athletic events, high school, college and university games, in great number as they took place in Iowa and bordering states throughout the seasons. He is reported to have attended the Rose Bowl game in which the Iowa team participated and won, on January 1, at Pasadena, California. Surviving are his wife, the former Vera Amick; their three children, Helen Dewell at Blockton, Jack Campbell, postmaster at Blockton, and Betty Austin, Eureka, California; and seven grandchildren. Another son, Mack, twin of Jack, lost his life while serving in the Navy during World War II. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, Blockton, this Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial in the Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. Rev. Clarence Moore had charge of the services, with the members of the American Legion assisting with military honors. [Campbell, Harlan Sylvester] Bedford Times-Press Thursday February 21, 1957 p. 10 Obituary – Harlan S. Campbell Harlan Sylvester Campbell, son of Robert and Ida Carter Campbell, was born near Blockton, Iowa, Sept. 9, 1898, and died at his home in Blockton, Feb. 11, 1957 at the age of 58 years, five months, two days. He attended the Blockton Public School and graduated with the class of 1917, absentia, as he entered the United States Army just before the end of the school year. His 17 months of service in World War I were spent in Hawaii. On April 27, 1920, he was married to Miss Vera Amick. Four children were born to them: Twin sons, Jack and Mack; two daughters, Betty and Helen. He entered government service at Blockton post office as a rural mail carrier June 8, 1925, using a Model T Ford and a team of mules; serving in this capacity until his death. In January 1944, during World War II, he again enlisted, this time in the United States Navy, serving in the Fleet Post Office in Seattle, San Francisco and Treasure Island, returning home in 1945. Harlan was a charter member of Blockton American Legion Post, Fire Chief of the Blockton Volunteer Fire Department and the first president of the Taylor County Firemen’s Association, a member of the Blockton school board at the time of his death. He was interested in and took an active part in community work and was a very ardent sports fan. In addition to these activities and his work, the past 11 years were spent farming, because of the love for the soil and also for the challenge of reaping a harvest. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Joe of Alton, Illinois; two half-brothers, Oliver of Benton and Haste of Denver, Colo.; a half-sister, Mable of Rouleau, Saskatchewan, Canada; and a son, Mack, who was lost at sea in January 1945 [1943], while serving aboard the cruiser Chicago in World War II. He is survived by his wife, Vera; son, Jack of Blockton; daughters, Betty Austin of Ukiah, Calif., Helen Dewell of Blockton; two sisters, Strausy Denhart of Rockford, Ill., Velora Stephenson of Blockton; two half-sisters, Effie Krucker of Miami, Okla., Emma Payton of Los Angeles, Calif.; seven grandchildren. Clearfield Chronicle Thursday January 14, 1965 p. 7 Vera Campbell Dies Suddenly Vera Campbell passed away suddenly while visiting in the home of her daughter, in California on January 6, 1965. Mrs. Campbell was well known throughout the entire county for excellent work in the American Legion and Auxiliary Church and many other organizations for which she devoted many hours of her time. She is survived by her son, Jack of Blockton and two daughters, Helen Dewell and Betty Austin, both of California. Other relatives and a host of friends. Last rites were conducted from the Methodist Church in Blockton at 2:00 p. m. January 11th with Rev. Clarence Landis and Rev. Clarence Moore officiating with music by Mary Weaver and Marvel Lawrence and Sharon Landis at the organ. Casket bearers were George Hillers, Clyde Kemery, Orville Melvin, John L. Schoenmann, Wayne Kemery and Joseph G. Matheny with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton. [Campbell, Vera Pearl Amick] Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 14, 1965 p. 4 Final Rites Held Mon. For Vera Campbell Funeral services for Mrs. Vera P. [earl] Campbell, well-known Blockton resident, were held Monday, Jan. 11, at the Blockton Methodist Church with Rev. Clarence Landis and Rev. Clarence Moore officiating. Mrs. Campbell died Jan. 6, 1965 at Exeter, Calif., at the age of 64 years, four months and 30 days. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton. The following obituary was included in the services. Vera P. [earl] Campbell was born to Edward and Minnie [Hockett] Amick at Redding, Iowa, on August 7, 1900. She was united in marriage to Harlan S. [ylvester] Campbell on April 27, 1920. Four children were born to this union: Jack Robert and Mack Edward, Betty Louise and Helen LaDean. She was preceded in death by her mother in 1902, a stepmother Myrtle Amick in 1942, son Mack in 1943, father in 1950, sister, Opal, in 1950 and her husband in 1957. She leaves her son, Jack, daughters Betty and Helen, grandchildren J. R., Allen and Lisa Campbell, Edward and Kathy Austin, Linda and K. C. Dewell, great granddaughter Teresa Campbell, sister Ruby Minor, as well as many other relatives, friends and acquaintances. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Blockton, Blockton Chapter American Legion Auxiliary No. 443, and was Mayor of Blockton at the time of her death. Bedford Times-Press Wednesday August 23, 2000 HELEN CAMPBELL DEWELL Helen (Campbell) Dewell, 75, of Ukiah, California, died of lung cancer July 7, 2000. Mrs. Dewell was born April 7, 1925, in Blockton, Iowa, to Harlan and Vera Campbell. She married Kenneth I. [rving] Dewell. She taught school in Blockton and then moved to Virginia for several years. She then moved to Ukiah, California, and resumed her teaching career at Redwood Valley Schools in 1961. She retired as a special resource teacher after 20 years. Memorial services were July 16th at the First Presbyterian Church in Ukiah, California. Memorials may be directed to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society or First Presbyterian Church in Ukiah, California. The Eversole Mortuary, Ukiah, California was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth [Irving] Dewell of Ukiah, California; a son, K.C. Dewell of Rohnert Park, California; a daughter, Linda D. Adams of Redding, California; a sister, Betty Austin of Ukiah, California; mother-in-law, Lillian T. Dean; and two grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, Harlan and Vera, an infant daughter, and two brothers, Jack Campbell of Blockton and Mack Campbell of Blockton. Bedford Times-Press Thursday August 19, 1948 p. 7 Mrs. John Ledgerwood Dies Funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon, August 15, conducted by Rev. R. C. Yadon for Mrs. John Ledgerwood [Achsah Howard] of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. [Ledgerwood, Nellie May Sharp] Blockton News Thursday June 25, 1925 [p. 1] Mrs. P. P. Ledgerwood Dead Mrs. P. [earl] P. [ress] Ledgerwood passed away Tuesday afternoon between 4 and 5 o’clock. Mrs. Ledgerwood had been afflicted for a number of months, and for the past several months it was known that it was impossible for her to get well. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by H. V. Reeves and assisted by J. A. Brownlee. Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. [Ledgerwood, Nellie May Sharp] Blockton News Thursday July 2, 1925 [p. 1] Obituary Nellie May Sharp, daughter of William G. [eorge] and Maria C. [hristine Nelson] Sharp, was born in Mercer County, Illinois, May 19, 1877. She died at her home in Blockton June 23, 1925, aged 48 years, 1 month and 4 days. When five months of age she came with her parents to Taylor County. She grew to womanhood near Gay Center, and taught school for a number of years. She was united in marriage to Pearl P. [ress] Ledgerwood July 11, 1899. To this union two sons were born—Denzel Raymond and Ernest Anvern. They resided near Gay Center until they moved to Blockton 18 years ago. Mrs. Ledgerwood joined the Methodist Church at Gay Center when a young lady and later became a member of the Christian church at Blockton where she spent the best years of her life as a faithful and active Christian, serving as a Sunday school teacher until her illness. She also bore a large portion of the burdens of the Taylor County Sunday School Association for a number of years while serving as vice-president of that organization. Mrs. Ledgerwood was justly proud that she had been instrumental in keeping her two sons in Sunday school for more than twelve successive years without missing a Sunday. Such achievements are accomplished only through sacrifices which few are willing to make. She was an active member of the Eastern Star and Rebekah lodges earning with these activities the respect of all as a good friend, mother and neighbor. [Words unreadable] character and labors in unison as only those of genuine worth are praised. Nothing was spared in the efforts to relieve her. But the weak body could no longer retain her spirit. Her father died Dec. 31, 1910. Two brothers and one sister also preceded her in death. Together with her husband and sons, the mother and seven brothers and sisters---Clinton Sharp, Warren Sharp, Arthur Sharp, Mrs. Cora Livingston, all of Blockton; Claude Sharp, of Sheridan; Miss Zelda Sharp, of Moline Ill., and Mrs. Addie Brown, of Ideal, South Dakota, and other friends and relatives are left to cherish her memory. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock and were largely attended. The service was conducted by H. V. Reeves, pastor of the Christian church, assisted by J. A. Brownlee, pastor of the Methodist church, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. [Ledgerwood, Nellie May Sharp] Blockton News Thursday July 2, 1925 p. 4 Miss Zelda Sharp, of Moline, Illinois, came Thursday to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. P. [earl] P. [ress] Ledgerwood. John Ledgerwood, of Lockridge, Oklahoma, came Thursday to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. P. [earl] P. [ress] Ledgerwood. [LEDGERWOOD, NELLIE MAY SHARP] [Link, Elizabeth Curley Maltbie] Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 6, 1949 p. 7 Obituary – Mrs. Wm. Link Elizabeth Curley was born in Chicago, Illinois, July 18, 1868 and died Sept. 28, 1949 at the age of 87 years, 2 months and 10 days. She was the eldest of a family of 7 children. She was married to Robert Maltbie on Sept. 5, 1884. To them three children were born. On Jan. 26, 1898 she was married to William Link of Redding, Iowa. Six years later the family moved to Blockton where she had lived the past 44 years. Mr. Link preceded her in death 6 years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss, one son, Henry Maltbie of Akron, Ohio; two daughters, Mayme Trimbel of Plentywood, Montana and Clara Bellus of Blockton, with whom she has made her home the past few years; Joseph Link of Maloy, William Link of Foxhome, Minnesota and Mrs. Lena Stephens of Mount Ayr; one sister, Mrs. Katie Drummins of Pasadena, California; 20 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. She united with the Christian Church when the Church was under the leadership of Elder Van Horn, 50 years ago. She served faithfully as president of the Ladies Aid for nearly 25 years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star for many years and was one of its valued officers year after year. The funeral services were held at the Blockton Christian Church Friday afternoon, Sept. 30. Rev. G. W. Swan officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 13, 1944 p. 4 BLOCKTON W. [illiam] D. [aniel] Link, 89, oldest resident of Blockton, died Tuesday morning at the his home [words unreadable] the funeral services were held in the Christian church Thursday afternoon. W. [illiam] D. Link, Jr., and W. A. Roskapt of Fergus Falls, Minn., arrived in Blockton Wednesday to attend the funeral of their father and father-in-law, W.[illiam] D. [aniel] Link. Bedford Times-Press Thursday July 13, 1967 Donald Matheny Rites July 7 Funeral services for Donald V. Matheny, 67, of Blockton, held July 7 at the Blockton Methodist Church were conducted by Rev. Clarence Landis. Mr. Matheny died July 4, 1967 at his home in Blockton. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton. Donald Victor Matheny, son of William [Wilson] and Ina [Belle] Johnson Matheny, was born in Platteville, Taylor county, Iowa, on August 19, 1899. At the age of 16 he was baptized and became a member of the Methodist Church. On May 27, 1921 he was united in marriage to Elsie Lantz. To this union were born three children, a son, Cecil and two daughters, Wilma and Norma. Donald was a. farmer all of his life. A year ago he and his wife retired and moved to their home in Blockton. His great loves were his children, his home and companion of 46 years. He was preceded in death by his parents in 1938 and daughter, Norma in 1962. Those who survive besides his wife, Elsie, are: eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one brother, Ovid Matheny, of Denver, Colo.; one sister, Mrs. Ida McKelvey, of Des Moines, Ia.; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends and neighbors. [Smith, Mabel Pauline Kettle Parman] Mabel Pauline Smith, daughter of Henry & Myrtle (Bean) Kettle, was born October 30, 1914 at Edelstein, Illinois. As a young girl, the family moved to the Redding-Delphos, Iowa, eventually settling in the Blockton area. Mabel graduated from Blockton High School. She received her teacher's certificate and taught school for a few years. Mabel married Clayton L. [eroy] Parman and together they owned & operated restaurants in Topeka, Kansas and Springfield, Missouri. Mabel operated Sky Ranch Drive-In in Springfield for many years. Mabel later married Joe Smith. She retired and returned to Blockton, Iowa in 1971 to care for her aging mother. Mabel would return to Springfield to live with her son for three years before moving into the Clearview Home in Clearfield, Iowa where she has lived the last two years. Mabel passed away at Clearview Home on March 18, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren Clayton Wayne McPherson and Janet McPherson; siblings Byron & Dale Kettle, Marjorie Wilhite and Mildred Fuller. Survivors include her children Clayton D. (Thelma) Parman of Springfield, MO and Claudine (Darrell) McPherson of Quality, KY; grandchildren Kathi Johnson and Wayne McPherson; sister Jean Haidsiak of Clearfield; other relatives and friends. Mabel was cremated
and a graveside service is planned for the afternoon of Saturday, March 31 at
Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton, Iowa. Arrangements were entrusted to
Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home in Clearfield, Iowa. Clearfield Chronicle Thursday October 6, 1966 p. 7 B. Streitenberger Infant Rites Held Graveside services were held Sunday for Norma Jean Streitenberger, stillborn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Streitenberger of Blockton at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton. Rev. Clarence Landis conducted the services. Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 23, 1978 Accident Claims Life Of Cloe Stroburg, 78 A traffic accident Saturday claimed the life of Cloe Stroburg, 78, of Blockton. The accident occurred about 1 1/2 miles north of Hopkins, Mo. on Highway 148, just south of the Iowa line. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, Mrs. Stroburg was northbound on the highway when a 1978 Blazer driven by William Earl Carroll of Kansas City, Kans., which was southbound, developed steering problems, and after sideswiping a car driven by Glenn L. Gillette of Bedford, hit the Stroburg vehicle head on. The driver of the Blazer was not injured, however two passengers, also from Kansas, were taken to the hospital in Maryville. Mr. Gillette was treated at the hospital and released. Taylor County Sheriff's officers assisted the Missouri Patrol in the investigation. [Stroburg, Chloe Campbell] Maryville Daily Forum Monday November 20, 1978 Blockton woman dies in wreck A Blockton, Iowa, woman was killed and two Kansas men injured in a three-car accident Saturday near Hopkins. Mrs. John Stroberg, 78, was pronounced dead at the scene after her northbound car was hit head-on by a southbound truck driven by William Earl Carroll, 53, Kansas City, Kan. The crash occurred at about 1:45 p.m., according to a spokesman for the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The truck developed steering problems as it crested a slight rise, the Patrol spokesman said. It entered the northbound lane of traffic where it sideswiped a car driven by Glen Loren Gillette, 79, Bedford, Iowa, and then hit the Stroberg car head-on. Injured were Wayne Eugene O'Brien, 31, Kansas City, Kan., and Darrell Duane Burbank, 45, Shawnee Mission, Kan., both passengers in the truck. Burbank was admitted to St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, suffering from injuries to the lower legs and knees and a severe bump on the head. His condition was listed as stable Monday, according to a hospital spokesman. O'Brien, also a passenger in the truck, was admitted to St. Francis Hospital, and his condition was also listed as stable Monday, a hospital spokesman said. Gillette was treated and released Saturday at St. Francis. Missouri State Highway Patrolmen and members of the Taylor County Sheriff's Office, Bedford, Iowa, investigated the accident and reported that the truck and the Stroberg car were demolished. Mrs. Stroberg's body was taken to the Price Funeral Home, Maryville, and later moved to the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, Bedford. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Blockton Christian Church, with the Rev. Glen Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Bedford [Blockton]. Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 16, 1966 p. 4 Glen O. Stroburg Rites Tuesday Funeral services for Glen O. [rta] Stroburg, 73, of Blockton were held June 14 at the Blockton Christian Church conducted by Rev. James s. Ferris and Rev. Clarence Landis. Mr. Stroburg died June 11 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton. [Stroburg, Glen Orta] Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 23, 1966 p. 6 Final Rites Held June 14 For Glen O. Stroburg Funeral services for Glen Orta Stroburg, long time Taylor County resident, held June 14 at the Blockton Christian Church, were conducted by Rev. James Ferris and Rev. Clarence Landis. Mr. Stroburg died at Clarinda Municipal Hospital June 11, 1966 after a short illness. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton. Glen Orta Stroburg was born near Sheridan, Mo., Nov. 18, 1892. He was the son of Gust and Laura Rose Stroburg. He moved to Iowa with his family in 1913. In the church service (held in a small school a little south and west of their present farm home) of Charles D. Priest in 1915 he was baptized and became a member of the Christian Church of Blockton. On February 7, 1920, he was united in marriage to Chloe Campbell of Blockton and to this union were born: Clyde K., John V. [incel], Laurayne and Vicki. Glen and his wife have lived on the same farm west of Blockton since 1921. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Clyde. He is survived by his wife, Chloe; two sons, Clyde and wife, Ora, of San Diego, Calif., John and wife, Patricia of Blockton; two daughters, Laurayne Robinette and husband, James Duane of Des Moines, and Vicki Adams and husband Warren of Des Moines; nine grandchildren, Craig, Carey, Lou Ann Stroburg, Joy, Julia and Jane Robinette; Mark, Mitchell and Melissa Adams; two sisters, Florence Round of Arapahoe, Wyo., and Eunice McPherson of Ollie, Iowa; two brothers, Lloyd Stroburg of Salem, Mo., and Clark Stroburg of Blockton; many other relatives and a host of neighbors and friends. Glen was a fine husband, father and grandfather and one of our communities best hard working farmers. He will long be remembered and missed by all who knew him. Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 13, 1949 p. 6 Obituary - Gus Stroburg Gustaf Carl Stroburg, son of John and Anna Stroburg, was born Dec. 21, 1861 in Henry County, Illinois; and died at the age of 87 years, 9 months, 11 days. After receiving a basic education, it became necessary for him to forgo further study and devote his entire energy to the family livelihood. In line with his experiences and response to the inducements of his environment during his early years, he chose farming as a career. On March 7, 1888 he was married to Lana [Laura] Rose of Swedona, Illinois. After a few months in Illinois, they moved to Sheridan, Missouri, where they resided until the spring of 1913, moving to a farm west of Blockton. To them six children were born. His wife and one son [John] Clyde preceded him in death. He is survived by 3 sons: Glen and Clark of Blockton, Lloyd of Salem, Mo.; two daughters, Eunice McPherson of Hedrick, Iowa; and Florence Round of Arapahoe, Wyoming; 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mr. Stroburg became a member of the Lutheran church at Swedona, Ill., moving his membership to the Blockton Christian in 1915. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. W. Swan. Burial was in the Rose Hill cemetery. Blockton News Thursday April 8, 1915 p. 5 Obituary John Clyde Stroburg, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. [ustaf] C. [arl] Stroburg, was born near Sheridan, Missouri, May 15, 1891, and departed this life at the Ensworth hospital, in St. Joseph, Missouri, March 30th, 1915, aged 23 years, 10 months and 15 days. His father and mother survive him. Also three brothers and two sisters, as follows: Glen, Clark and Lloyd Stroburg, Mrs. Florence Round and Eunice Stroburg. He accepted Christ in 1909 and united with the Christian church at Sheridan, Missouri. The funeral services were held in the Christian church at Blockton April 2d, conducted by Challie E. Graham, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery of the same place. There was a very large attendance of friends, many coming from Sheridan. The deceased was highly respected. A host of friends unite in extending their sympathy to the bereaved family. May they look to the Christ who alone can heal the broken hearted and wipe away all tears from their eyes. [Stroburg, John Clyde] Bedford Free Press Tuesday April 6, 1915 p. 8 BLOCKTON Last Friday afternoon at the Christian church was held the funeral services of [John] Clyde Stroburg, son of G. [ustaf] C. [arl] Stroburg of Platteville. Clyde was afflicted with appendicitis and was taken to a hospital in St. Joseph on March 27, where he died form the effects of the dread disease on the following Tuesday. The funeral service was conducted by Challie E. Graham of Isadora. Mr. Stroburg was a young man of about 23 years, was earnest, industrious, likeable and his many friends mourn with the bereaved parents his early taking away. [STROBURG, JOHN CLYDE] [STROBURG, JOHN CLYDE] Bedford Times-Press Wednesday May 29, 2002 Funeral services for John Stroburg, age 78 of Blockton, who died Monday, May 20, 2002, were held Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. at the Blockton Christian Church with Pastor Scott Marcum officiating. Interment was held in the Rosehill Cemetery in Blockton. In lieu of flowers the family requested that memorials be directed to the Blockton Christian Church or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. John V. [incel] Stroburg was born on the family farm near Blockton, Iowa on June 16, 1923 the son of Glen O. [rta] Stroburg and Chloe Campbell Stroburg. John grew up attending school in Blockton, graduating in 1940. He continued farming with his father and on August 25,1949 he was united in marriage to Patsy Wilcox at the United Methodist parsonage in Bedford. The couple continued to reside on the family farm. John was always concerned about soil conservation. He and his father had their farm terraced before 1950. He enjoyed working with wood, being able to build anything from furniture to houses. John had a creative mind and had a patent for a Twine Guard on the little round bailers that he made and distributed to the implement dealers. He farmed all of his life and enjoyed raising crops and livestock. He especially enjoyed raising cattle. John loved his family and spending time with them. John was extremely fond of the time spent with his great-grandchildren. John and Patsy enjoyed spending their winters in Arizona. John was a member of the Blockton Christian Church for over forty years, serving as Treasurer for twenty-three years. John is survived by his loving wife Patsy of Blockton; two sons, Craig Stroburg and wife Teresa "Toots” of Omaha, Nebraska; and Carey Stroburg and wife Joy of Blockton; a daughter, LouAnn DeVoe and husband Steve of Minburn, Iowa; a brother, Clyde Stroburg and wife Marilyn of San Diego, California; two sisters, Laurayne Robinette and Vicki Adams, both of Des Moines, Iowa; seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceding John in death are his parents Glen and Chloe; two brothers-in-law, Duane Robinette and Warren Adams and a sister-in-law, Ora Stroburg. Blockton News Thursday November 8, 1934 [p. 1] Mrs. G. C. Stroburg Dead Mrs. Laura E. [sther] Stroburg is recovering from a surgical operation in a St. Joseph hospital. A number of the children visited her at the hospital Sunday. Later: Mrs. Stroburg passed away in the St. Joseph hospital Tuesday night. [Stroburg, Laura Esther Rose] Blockton News Thursday November 15, 1934 [p. 1] Obituary Laura Esther Rose, daughter of John and Anna Rose, was born March 7, 1868, in Swedona, Illinois, where she grew to womanhood. She passed away in the hospital in St. Joseph, Mo., November 6,1934, at the age of 66 years, 7 months and 29 days. She was united in marriage to Gust C. [arl] Stroburg March 7, 1888. To this union was born four sons and two daughters: [John] Clyde, who died in March, 1915; Clark, Lloyd and Glenn; Mrs. Florence Round and Mrs. Eunice McPherson. She also leaves two brothers and one sister, Theodore Rose, of Victor, Montana; Emil Rose of Swedona, Illinois, and Mrs. Emma Shank, of Superior, Nebraska; seventeen grandchildren; a number of other relatives and a host of friends. She united with the Lutheran church when 13 years of age, and later became a member of the Blockton Christian church when she moved to the present home. Mrs. Stroburg was one of those fine Christian women whose life was a benediction to all who came in contact with her. She was a faithful companion, kind loving mother and excellent neighbor. The family lived for a number of years near Sheridan, Mo., where they have many warm friends. The funeral services were held in the Blockton Christian church Friday afternoon, conducted by Challie E. Graham, after which the remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. The singing was furnished by Joseph Ledgerwood, Robert Ford, Mrs. Ula Amrine and Mrs. Warren Hubbard, with Mrs. Matie Miller at the piano. The songs were “The Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,” “Nearer My God to Thee: and “In the Sweet By and By.” The pallbearers were Tom Ford, Reed Jenkins, Lester round, Dewey Fidler, Myron King and George Reed. [Stroburg, Laura Esther Rose] Blockton News Thursday November 15, 1934 p. 4 Theodore Rose, of Victor, Montana, and Emil Rose, of Swedona, Illinois, were called here last week by the death of their sister, Mrs. G. [ustaf] C. [arl] Stroburg. Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 16, 1971 p. 8 Zelda Thompson Graveside Services Held In Blockton Graveside services for Mrs. Zelda Sharp Thompson of Battle Creek, Mich., were held in Blockton Cemetery September 13. Rev. William M. Fry officiated. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Mrs. Isa Sharp, Blockton, nieces and nephews. Clearfield Chronicle Thursday April 29, 1965 p. 8 Cullen Wilson Rites Held At Blockton April 11 Cullen Vaughn Wilson was born Sept. 7, 1892 in Ringgold County, Iowa near Clearfield to Clarence G. [eorge] and Cora [May] Bender Wilson and passed away on April 9th, 1965 in the Ringgold County Hospital in Mt. Ayr at the age of 72 years, seven months and two days. In 1904, the family moved to the farm west of Blockton, Iowa where he lived all of his life with the exception of three years spent in Nevada, Iowa. Cullen attended the Blockton public schools and then became engaged in farming and spent all his life farming until ill health overcame him. He was always active in all community affairs as long as his health permitted. Mr. Wilson served in the U. S. Army during World War I with Company D, 1604 [166] Infantry. He was a charter member of the American Legion Post 443 of Blockton, receiving his 45-year pin just a few months ago. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Grace Summy Wilson of Blockton to whom he was married July 1, 1949; one stepson Roger Wayne Summy and his wife, Wanda; two grandchildren, Roberta Lynn and Leland Roger, all of Des Moines, Iowa; and one brother, Clarence Glenn Wilson of Kansas City, Mo. One sister, Hazel Wilson Strike of Morristown, Tennessee; many nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death and two brothers, Leslie Verne and Elvin Clyde. Cullen will be missed by his many friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held on April 11 at the Blockton Christian Church with Rev. James Ferris officiating with burial in the Blockton cemetery. |