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[BEAN, IDA BELL WILLETT] She was married at Nodaway, Iowa, Adams Co., in August 1878 to Julius Bean. They moved to Taylor Co. in 1884, living in that vicinity till 1919, then moving to Des Moines, Ia. To this union were born seven children all of whom are living: Bert of Detroit, Mich.; Myrtle of Guss, Iowa; Edward of Clarinda; Frank of Des Moines, Bessie of Braddyville; Ollie of Des Moines, Ia. and Charlie of Detroit, Mich Mrs Bean was raised a Christian and was a member of the Methodist church of Guss. She leaves to mourn her loss her loving husband, seven children, 24 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, also two sisters and one half sister. She was a kind, loving mother devoted to her home and family. Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 1st, from the Methodist church at Guss, Rev. Carpenter of Villisca having charge of the service. Interment was made in the cemetery at Guss.
[BEAN, JULIUS JEFFERSON] The funeral service will be Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Sutphen Funeral home in Villisca the casket will be carried by his grandsons and husbands of granddaughters and burial in the cemetery at Guss. Guss was the family home community when he was a landholder His wife died several years ago Among the surviving children are Ed Bean of Clarinda Mrs Bert Johnson of Loveland, Colo. who has been caring for him recently Mrs Hess of Villisca Mrs Olive Pershing of Des Moines, Charles Bean Long Beach, Calif. Frank Bean of Grant Pass, Ore and Bert Bean of Denver, Colo. The sons on the west coast are not expected for the service Several of the group were guests overnight Tuesday at the Ed and Harold Bean homes here.
[BELL, EFFIE LORENA SLUMP] A son, Arthur, of Guss, a daughter, Nora Walker of Nodaway, two brothers, Clyde Slump, of Clarinda and Charley Slump, of Red Oak, three sisters, Dora Fielder, of Hastings, Nebraska, Allie Minet, of Denver, Colorado and Nellie Fielder of Clarinda survive.
[BELL, JAMES WILLIAM] Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Interment was in the Maple Grove cemetery at Guss. The services were in charge of the Odd Fellow lodge and the sermon was preached by a fellow lodge brother, Rev. Overholser, assisted by Rev. Hicks. Mr. Bell is an old resident of Guss and vicinity and will be greatly missed by his many friends and neighbors as well as his wife and children to which we extend heartfelt sympathy in their hours of bereavement. Obituary will appear next week.
[BELL, JAMES WILLIAM] Funeral services were held in the church at Guss, conducted by the Rev. Silas R. Overholser of Nodaway and assisted by Rev. Paul Hicks and Rev. L. B. Carpenter. The body was laid to rest in the Guss Cemetery. The closing rites were in charge of the Odd Fellows of which he was a member.
[BRIGGS, MARY MELISSA HUNTER POWELL]
[BRIGGS, RANDALL DEAN "RANDY"] Randy is survived by his parents, one sister Shirley Kay Sumy of Skidmore, Mo, one brother, Ricky Curtis Briggs, who is presently in the U S Army, two nieces Amy and Wendi Sumy, a brother-in-law Bob Sumy, and a sister-in-law Kathy Briggs. His grandparents are Mr and Mrs Tommy Moore of Clarinda, David Briggs of Gravity, great-grandfather E L Thomas of Clarinda, and great-grandmother Maybelle Briggs of Bedford. He is also survived by one aunt, three uncles, eleven cousins, and many other relatives, and a multitude of friends. Randy loved people and life and helping others, and so enjoyed being with family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. [Note: The birth year on his headstone is 1857.]
[CARY, LUCY CHRISTINA BRIGGS CROWE] She grew to womanhood in the Guss vicinity and was married to Charles E. Crowe who preceded her in death Nov. 8, 1936. To them were born seven children, four girls and three boys, who are Mrs. W. A. Wilker, Rocky Ford, Colo., Edward Crowe, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Lynn Freemyer, Hopkins, Mo.; Herman Crowe, Waterloo, Ia., Mrs. A. B. Crowe, Cedar Falls, Ia., Mrs. Leslie Greenfield and Mrs. Everett Sprague both of Villisca. She was married March 17, 1947 to John R. Carey and he with her children survive. She leaves also one brother, Henry F. Briggs of Bedford, Ia., 26 grandchildren, one great grandchild, several nieces and nephews and Mr. Cary's son, Wayne and his four grandchildren. All of Mrs. Cary's children were here for the funeral, which was held Sunday at 2 p. m. at the Sutphen funeral home, conducted by Mrs. Bertha Peters. The singing was by Cecil Weaver, accompanied by Mrs. Neal Gray and in charge of the flowers were Mrs. Nellie Shaver and Mrs. Bell Weil. Pallbearers were Ernest Briggs, Ivan Briggs, Dewey Evans, Jess Briggs, David Briggs and Kenneth Fidler, and interment was in the Guss cemetery.
[CROWE, CHARLES EDGAR]
[CURTIS, ELIZABETH STURGEON]
[CURTIS, ELIZABETH STURGEON] Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the home and burial was in the Guss cemetery.
[CURTIS, EMILY] [CURTIS, EMILY]
[CURTIS, JOHN DEAN] In February this Taylor County farmer became seriously ill. Surgery was found necessary and he had been in serious condition since. The esteem friends hold for the family was shown at the farm four miles east of Guss by many events during his hospitalization. A mass visit of tractors and men to seed the oats at the farm, prepare ground for corn and do other general spring work is a recent example. In 1961 Curtis was chosen as the outstanding young farmer of Taylor County. He had assisted his father with house moving, working at the Alvin Sunderman place in Clarinda and had farmed only a few weeks before his illness. Surviving are his wife, Darlene, daughters Lori and Kimberly, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Curtis, and sister, Mrs. Lyle Steeve of Corning. [CURTIS, JOHN DEAN]
[CURTIS, JOHN DEAN] On June 5, 1955, he was married to Darleen Wilmarth at the Corning Methodist church. They lived their entire married life on their present farm, which Dean purchased several years before their marriage. Two daughters came to bless this union, Lorri Lynn, 6 ½ and Kimberly Kae, 3. Dean was baptized and also became a member of the Maple Grove Methodist church at Guss, Iowa on April 2, 1961. He was a very devoted father to his daughters and a loving husband to his wife. Dean was an outstanding and rewarded farmer and a friend to all he knew Dean entered into rest, April 25, 1963 at the age of 27 years, seven months and 25 days, following a lingering illness of three months. Surviving are his wife; two daughters; his parents, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walker Berringer; sisters, Mrs. Lyle Steeve; mother-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Wilmarth; a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews; a three week old niece, Melanie Deane McCoy, was her uncle's namesake. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 27 at 3 p. m. from the Roland Funeral Home in Corning, with Joe Cook and Rev. Clarence Moore officiating. Music was by Mrs. Joe Cook. Pallbearers were Kenneth Fudge, Edward Naven, Gerald Maxwell, Dale Cerven, Larry Stamps and Leo Miller. Interment was in the Guss cemetery.
[CURTIS, JOHN STURGEON] He is survived by his wife of the home and a daughter, Mrs. Lyle (Pat) Steeve of Corning. There are seven grandchildren. Two brothers are Earl and Charley Curtis of Tucumcari, N M and a sister Mrs Hope Long of Council Bluffs He was preceded in death by a son Dean in 1963. Funeral services for Mr Curtis will be at 1:30 pm Thursday at Walker Funeral Home with burial in the Guss cemetery.
[CURTIS, JOHN STURGEON] He was a member of the Methodist church. On April 16, 1933 he was united in marriage to Winona Berringer. To this union two children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son Dean who passed away in April 1963. John farmed in the Guss community most of his life. The later years of his life he took up house moving. He learned to love his work and the many friends he made. In 1968 he moved to Clarinda, Iowa where he continued his house moving and farming. He loved and enjoyed his grandchildren as he did all young people. He was a 4-H leader for many years. He lived a happy fulfilling life. He is survived by his wife Winona of Clarinda, one daughter Pat and her husband Lyle Steeve of Corning; seven grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Hope Long of Council Bluffs; Earl Curtis of Tucumcari, New Mexico and Charley Curtis of Tucumcari, New Mexico, as well as hosts of other relatives and many friends. Walkers Funeral Home had charge of the services. Burial was at the Guss Cemetery. Casket bearers were Wilbur Durfey of Clarinda, Johnnie Frederick of Hopkins, Ed Richards of Corning, Don Walters of Brooks, Linden and Merle Drake of Mt Ayr.
[CURTIS, WILLIS SCOTT] March 29, 1905 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Sturgeon, who passed away August 15, 1936. He is survived by four children: Earl of Tucumcari, N. M.; Hope Long of Corning; and Charles and John of near Guss. Also 12 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Shirley Bawer of Nevada, Ia. Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1955, from the Guss Methodist church with the Rev. James Wilkins in charge. Interment was in the Guss cemetery. Music for the service was furnished by Mrs. Lucille Johnson, accompanied by Mrs. Golda Stuart, pianist. Pall bearers were Art Lentz, Clarence Naven, Harold Moore, Wilbur Naven, Wayne Rock and Clyde Naven. Honorary pallbearers were: John Groff, Clifton Clement, Wes Johnson, George Van Nuys, Chas. Kapple, Ed Stroud, Clint Firkins, Charlie Firkins and Jim Stamps.
[ELSE, ARCHIBALD RAY "ARCHIE"] [ELSE, DWIGHT FREDERICK]
[ELSE, DWIGHT FREDERICK]
[ELSE, FRED ALEXIS] On September 1, 1890, he was married to Miss Mary Josephine Cady and to them nine children were born. He was preceded in death by his wife September 5, 1927. He is survived by the nine children, Mrs. Lester (Myrtle) Corbin of Brooks, Mrs. Floyd (Bessie) Lewis of Clarinda, Archie R. Else of Bedford, Mrs. Dale (Cassie) Foster of Gravity, Lester W. Else of Villisca, Mrs. Willie (Erma) Clowser of Boise, Idaho, Victor H. Else of Villisca, Pfc. Francis W. Else somewhere in the Hawaiian Islands, Mrs. Clyde (Winnie) Spring of Prescott. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Sarah Palmer of Peoria, Ill, twenty-two grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. His entire married life was spent around Guss with the exception of a few months spent in Texas, until his home was broken up the death of his wife. Thereafter most of his remaining years were spent at the homes of all of his children where he was lovingly cared for. He was also much beloved by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His industry as a farmer and his fidelity to the principles of honesty has gained for him the respect and admiration of all who knew him. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at the Guss church conducted by Rev. H. B. Kishpaugh. Burial was in the Guss cemetery.
]ELSE, MARY JOSEPHINE CADY] Mrs. Else was baptised in infancy and brought up in the Lutheran faith until 1914, when she united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Guss. She was always loyal to her Saviour, Jesus Christ. She endeared herself to all her friends by her cheery disposition. And it is God's way; His will be done. Funeral services were held at the Guss Methodist Episcopal Church on Wednesday, Sept. 7th at 1:30 p. m., the pastor, Rev. O. R. Jones officiating. Interment in the Guss cemetery.
[ELSE, MAX STANTON]
[FIELDER, FRANCES GARLAND CUNNING] Frances Garland Fielder was born June 4, 1915, at Clarinda, Iowa, to Hiram and Ida Cunning. On October 7, 1935, she married Guy Fielder who preceded her in death April 7, 1988. Frances was a cook at Bethesda Care Center, Clarinda, Iowa for 16 years. One of Frances greatest enjoyments was traveling. She enjoyed fishing, which she and her husband guy often did. Other hobbies included cooking and being with her long time friends. She was a long time member of the Hillside Missionary Church in Clarinda. Frances was preceded in death by her parents and husband Guy. Survivors include her sons: Dennis Fielder of Shenandoah, Iowa and Stephen Fielder and wife Jean of Phoenix, Arizona, three grandchildren and a sister, Mary Bean of Alexandria, Indiana.
[FIELDER, GUY PEARL, JR.] He was born Oct. 7, 1913, near Stanton, the son of Guy and Lillian Slump Fielder. He was married to Frances Cunning on Oct. 7, 1935. Fielder had worked at Skelly Service Station and driven a school bus for Clarinda Public Schools. He is survived by his wife, Frances, of the home and two sons, Dennis of Clarinda, and Stephen of Phoenix, Az. There are three grandchildren, Mrs. Cleo Bierlein of Saginaw, Mi, is a sister and brothers are Howard of Tacoma, Wa, and Bob of Alvo, Ne.
[FIELDER, GUY PEARL, SR.] Elven children were born to this union of whom survive their father. They are Mrs Virginia Hill of Guss, Guy, Mark, Howard, Albert, Cleo and Robert, all of Clarinda. Besides these children surviving him are his wife and four brothers and one sister, Clyde, of Phillipsburg, Kans; Fred, Kansas City, Mo., Henry, Fairbury, Nebr; Harry[?] and Mrs Belle Stone, Hollenberg, Kan. Mr. Fielder engaged in farming for a number of years for the last nine years he has been engaged in mining around Clarinda. A [?] service was conducted at the residence by the Rev W Frank Lister on Tuesday afternoon of last week. Interment was made in the Guss cemetery.
[FIELDER, LILLIAN MAE SLUMP] Mrs Fielder is survived by eight children They are Virginia Hill of Guss Willis of Saginaw Mich Mark of Grand Island Nebr; Howard of Dalles Ore and Guy Albert Cleo and Robert of Clarinda One sister Dora Fielder of Hastings, Nebr a brother Clyde Sump [Slump] of Pueblo Colo and another brother in Clarinda also survive. Burial will be in the Guss cemetery.
[FIELDER, LILLIAN MAE SLUMP] On October 7th, 1907, she was united in marriage to Guy P Fielder at Creston, Iowa. They established their home in Taylor County. For 20 years they engaged in farming there and in Page and Montgomery counties with the exception of two years (1927-29) spent in South Dakota. In the spring of 1929, they moved to Clarinda where they lived ever since. Mr Fielder passed away on February 2nd, 1939. Eight children were born to them, all of whom survive their parents. They are: Mrs Virginia Hill of Nodaway, Iowa; Willis and Robert of Saginaw, Michigan; Guy, Albert and Cleo, all of Clarinda; Mark, of Grand Island, Nebraska; and Howard, of the Dalles, Oregon. Mrs Fiedler is also survived by her twin sister, Mrs Dora Fielder of Hastings, Nebraska; and two brothers, Elza of Clarinda and Clyde of Pueblo, Colorado; fifteen grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Her parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Slump, two brothers, Clinton and Charles, and two sisters, Mrs Effie Bell and Mrs Allie Minett have preceded her in death. Mrs Fielder had been in failing health for several years One week before her passing she suffered a heart attack and stroke, which left her in such a helpless condition that she passed away early Sunday morning, March 16, 1947, at the Clarinda Municipal hospital, in spite of all that skilled and loving care could do for her. We commend her to God in whom she had placed her faith and hope, ever since she was baptized as a young girl at home and had united with the Methodist church.
[FIRKINS, ANEITA VERGENE] The funeral services were held Sunday at 1 p. m. at the Guss church conducted by Rev. O. R. Jones and interment was made in the Guss cemetery. The little one made a brave fight for life but all that loving care and medical skill could do was in vain and the lovable little life which has been the joy of the household for a year and a half was called leaving the family stricken with grief.
[GILBERT, NORA MAE SANDERS] Nora Mae Gilbert was born December 27, 1943, in Villisca, Iowa the daughter of Robert B. Sanders and Maude Long Sanders. She grew up on a farm in the New Market/ Gravity area. She attended New Market School, graduating with the Class of 1962. On September 30, 1962 she was united in marriage to Lowell "Pete" Gilbert at the Christian Church in New Market. Two children were born to bless this union, Debbie and Joe. Nora and Pete moved to the Bedford area where they farmed for several years. Even though the couple divorced in 1984, they remained good friends. She had a daycare for children for many years, and always enjoyed being a servant to others. Nora enjoyed spending time with family and being around people. In her younger days, she enjoyed dancing and spent time fishing and being out-doors. She liked animals and enjoyed flowers. Nora was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Left to cherish Nora's memory are her children Debbie Davis and husband Lynden of Van Meter; and Joe Gilbert of West Des Moines; the children's father, Pete Gilbert of Bedford; a brother, Jim Sanders and his wife of Big Springs, Texas; and a sister, Verna Batten and husband Bernard of Grand Island, Nebraska. Preceding Nora in death are her parents, Robert and Maude, and a sister, Trula Carmichael.
[GRAY, CAUSBAY WILLIS]
[GRAY, CAUSBAY WILLIS] Mr. Gray was born in April 1881, near Pickering, the son of the late Willis and Clarinda Ingels Gray. He was married to Anna Royer. He lived in Nodaway County many of his younger year[s] then moved to Villisca, Ia. Mrs. Gray died in 1952. Mr. Gray was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Smith, Maryville, and Mrs. Wesley Walters, Villisca; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a brother, Samuel Gray, Walla Walla, Wash.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Pete Peve, sr., and Miss Mable Gray, both of Hopkins; a half-brother, Boyd Gray, Hopkins, and three other half-brothers, Milo, Rollo and Waldo Gray, all living in Washington state. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. today at the Guss, Ia., Methodist Church. Burial was in the Guss Cemetery.
[GRAY, CAUSBAY WILLIS]
[GRAY, IVA ELLEN WALTERS] The Gray family was from the Guss vicinity, but Mrs Gray had been in Clarinda for eight years. The Sutphen Funeral service of Villisca is making arrangements. Mrs Gray had submitted to surgery several days ago and was thought to have made satisfactory progress towards recovery, especially the days just before her death. All but one of her seven children had come for a Sunday visit, and were here at time of her death. Her husband, O L (Lee) Gray died in 1956 and Mrs Gray came to Clarinda at that time, keeping her home at 122 S 18th St. Her daughters are Mrs Jack (Thelma) Stamps, Clarinda; Mrs Donald (Lois) Tryborn of Kansas City; and sons are Robert of Red Oak, Carroll of Villisca, Donald of Iowa City, Max of New Market and Arthur of Hepburn. A son has preceded her in death. [GRAY, IVA ELLEN WALTERS] Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 1, 1964 for Mrs. Iva E. Gray, 69, who died Sunday at the Clarinda Municipal hospital. The memorial service was at the Clarinda Methodist church and burial was in the Maple Grove cemetery near Guss. Sutphen Funeral Home of Villisca was in charge of arrangements. The Gray family was from the Guss vicinity, but Mrs. Gray has resided in Clarinda for the past eight years. Iva Ellen Walters Gray, daughter of George and Etta Walters, was born September 18, 1894 in Taylor County, Iowa, and departed this life August 30, 1964 at Clarinda, Iowa, 19 days short of her 70th birthday. Most of her life was spent in this part of Iowa except for 13 years that she lived in South Dakota. On October 19, 1912, she was united in marriage to Otis Lee Gray To this union were born 6 sons and 2 daughters. Her husband preceded her in death, and also one son at the age of 6. Her husband, O. L. (Lee) Gray died in 1956, and Mrs Gray came to Clarinda at that time, keeping her home at 122 S 18th St. Her daughters are Mrs. Jack (Thelma) Stamps, Clarinda; Mrs. Donald (Lois) Tryborn of Kansas City; and sons are Robert of Red Oak, Carroll of Villisca, Donald of Iowa City, Max of New Market and Arthur of Hepburn.
[GRAY, IVA ELLEN WALTERS]
[GRAY, IVA ELLEN WALTERS]
[GRAY, OTIS LEE]
[GRAY, OTIS LEE]
[GRAY, OTIS LEE]
[GRAY, OTIS LEE] GRAY, OTIS LEE] The singing was by Cecil Weaver, accompanied by Mrs. Frances Wheeler, and in charge of the flowers were Mrs. Vera Stamps, Mrs. Marie Repass and Mrs. Wilma Selley. Pallbearers were Ray Stamps, Glen Oxley, Will Repass, Homer Houck, Cecil Peterson and Roy Selley, and interment was in the Guss cemetery Otis Lee Gray, son of W. [illiam] B. [ruce] Gray and Sarah Daugherty Gray, died Friday, Sept. 30 at his home in the Guss vicinity on the farm where he had resided 15 years. He had been ill several weeks. He was born in Adams County, Ia., July 18, 1892. The greater part of his life was spent in Adams and Taylor counties, excepting 13 years during which he and his family lived in South Dakota. He was married Oct. 19, 1912, to Iva Walters, and to them were born eight children, one of whom, Roy Walter, died at the age of 6 years. The children who, with their mother, survive are Carroll and Max, Villisca; Donald, Iowa City; Arthur, Hepburn, Robert, Bedford; Mrs. Thelma Stamps, Clarinda and Mrs. Lois Tryborn, Kansas City, Mo. There also are 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Surviving are also two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Bristow, Massena, Ia.; and Mrs. Jennie Snethen, Corning; one brother, Harold, Stanton, and several nieces and nephews. The deceased was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Willie
[HEUER, JOHN HENRY] He was married on Jan 5, 1898 to Reka Soltman at her home in Red Oak. To this union were born three children, Arthur Heuer of Clarinda, Clinton Heuer of Coin, and Mrs Lucile Briggs of Gravity. Mr. Heuer spent most of his life farming near Red Oak. In 1920 he moved with this family to a farm in Taylor County, where he lived until he retired and moved to Guss in 1940. He later moved to Clarinda where he passed away at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 20 days. Mr. Heuer had been failing in health for some time. Mr Heuer was a member of the Methodist church at New Market having transferred from the Guss church. Surviving members of the family are his wife, Mrs Reka Heuer; two sons, Arthur and Clinton; one daughter, Mrs Lucille Briggs; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, one sister, Mrs Annan Rogers of Des Moines, also other relatives.
[HEUER, REKA SOLTMAN] Born Nov 24, 1874 at Macom[b], Mo, she came to Iowa as a child with her parents and had lived in Montgomery County until her marriage to John A [H] Heuer. After their marriage the family home was at Freeze, Minn, for several years. About fifty years ago the family moved back to Iowa and farmed in Taylor County near Guss. The family home had been in Guss and New Market, both before moving to Clarinda several years ago. Mrs Heuer was a long time member of the Methodist Church. Mr Heuer preceded her in death in January of 1948. She was also preceded in death by a son, Clinton, in 1955. She is survived by a son, Arthur, of Clarinda and a daughter, Mrs Dave (Lucille) Briggs of Gravity. She has a brother, Will Soltman of Gainsville, Idaho, six grandsons, a granddaughter and eleven great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 2 p m Wednesday, at the Williams Memorial Chapel in Clarinda. The Rev John L Beebout, pastor of her church, will officiate. Maynard Burch will be soloist and Mrs Burch organist. Pallbearers will be Edwin Briggs, Virgil Briggs, Fredrick Heuer, Gerald Heuer and Tom Sellers. Interment will be in the Heuer family lot in the Guss cemetery
[HOFFMAN, NORMA HOMER] A son, Ray, of Villisca and two daughters, Janola of Tulsa, Okla, and Florence of Villisca, survive, also four brothers, Harve of Villisca, Clarence of Burlington, Ia., Drue of New Market, Wilbur of Clarinda and two sisters, Annabelle Mayall of Clarinda and Alta Diggs of Gravity.
[HOFFMAN, NORMA HOMER] On November 11, 1909 he was united in holy matrimony to Emma Goodwin and to this union were born two sons, Ray Hoffman of Villisca, Iowa and Homer Hoffman, who died in infancy. On June 7, 1920, he was joined in marriage to Verla Garey and to this union were born two daughters, Janola Neuman of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Florence Courcier of Villisca, Iowa. In addition to his infant son, he was preceded in death by his father and mother and a brother, Elmer, who gave his life in France while serving in the 168th Infantry of the Rainbow Division of the U S army. Besides those already named, his passing is mourned by two grandsons and five granddaughters, four brothers, Harve of Villisca, Clarence of Burlington, Iowa, Drew of New Market, Iowa, and Alta Diggs of Gravity, Iowa. This loved one will long be remembered as a kind loving husband, father and brother. Funeral services were conducted at the Walker Funeral Home on Thursday, July 21, at 3 p m by the Rev Roger Hartzer. Burial was at the Guss cemetery.
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 19, 1958, p. 2 2 Sons Survive Wilbur Hoffman Service Friday at 2 Here For Long-Time Area Resident Wilbur James Hoffman, 62, died Wednesday evening at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital after a lengthy illness. He had been a hospital patient for a month, before that a patient at the Page County Home. Mr Hoffman was born at Mason City, Ill, but had been a resident of the Clarinda area for many years. Survivors include two sons, James Hoffman of Glenwood and Jack Hoffman of Omaha, Nebr; two sisters, Mrs Anna Belle Mayall of New Market and Mrs Frank Diggs of Gravity; a brother Clarence Hoffman of Lincoln, Nebr. Funeral services will be held at the Foster-Harmon-Williams Mortuary, Friday, June 20, at 2 p m. Interment will be in the Guss Cemetery.
[HUSS, LEWIS BERTAIN] Lewis was born and grew to manhood on a farm east of Guss and continued to live in the community until ill health compelled him to give up farming. He then moved to Gravity. Funeral service was held at 2 o'clock Sunday at the Christian church in Gravity and burial was in the cemetery at Guss. He was a member of the Guss church. He is survived by his wife, his five children, who are Mrs Vada McColm, Mrs Mildred Moore of Gravity, Mrs Lola Perdew of near Bedford, Charles of Gravity and Calvin of Lyons, Colo; and five grandchildren.
[HUSS, BELLE ELLEN POSTEN]
[HUSS, BELLE ELLEN POSTEN] [HUSS, BELLE ELLEN POSTEN] [HUSS, BELLE ELLEN POSTEN] [HUSS, BELLE ELLEN POSTEN]
[HUSS, CHARLES ALBERT]
[HUSS, CHARLES ALBERT] Chas. A. Huss, who has been lingering between life and death for several weeks past, made final surrender Thursday night, just before the midnight hour. He has been in ill health for more than a year. Cancer of the stomach has been slowly sapping the vitality of life. He made several trips to specialists and was twice at Rochester, Minn., but nothing could be done for his personal relief. He had been unable to take nourishment for about thirty days before his death and his vitality slowly wasted away until he lapsed into unconsciousness several hours before the end. He was fully aware of the ultimate results of his illness, and was calmly resigned to his fate. He made all arrangements for his funeral, disposed of his business affairs, and with great patience and calm assurance that all would be well, awaited the end. All of his children were at his bedside during the last hours. The Masonic lodge here had charge of the funeral. Many visiting brothers from Bedford, Clearfield and New Market were present. The ceremonies were in charge of Sam Robinson of this place, who performed that ritualistic service in his usual faultless way. He was assisted by more than one hundred Master Masons in the line of march and around the open grave at the beautiful Guss cemetery, where the body was laid to rest. Mr. Huss was well known throughout this part of the county. He had lived here all the active part of his life and stood unusually high as a citizen of character and unswerving integrity. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. W. S. Johnson, pastor of the Christian church here, and was a touching tribute to the deceased. The minister outlined the process of character building as the only monument that remains after this life. He reviewed the life of the deceased, naming the stones that were placed in the structural edifice, known as real character, the only thing that withstands the mouldering influence of time and fits us for eternity. The following obituary was read at this service: Charles A. [lbert] Huss was born in Johnson County, Iowa, Sept. 22, 1858, and passed from this life at his home in Gravity, Iowa, May 18, 1922, being 63 years, 7 months and 26 days old. When 18 years of age, he came with his mother, brothers and sisters, to Taylor County, Iowa and settled on a farm in Holt Township, near Guss, Iowa, where he resided until he moved to Gravity in 1920. December 27, 1881, he was united in wedlock with Miss Belle Posten in Bedford, Iowa. Seven children blessed this union, two sons, Louis B. and Robert A., of Gravity, Iowa; five daughters, Mrs. F. M. Kimpton of Gravity, Ia.; Mrs. L. A. Bush, of Clearfield, Ia.; Mrs. E. E. Jones of Gravity, Ia.; Mrs. Z. H. Lewellen, of Heath, Mont.; Miss Eva Huss, of Gravity, Ia. All of the children were with him during his last illness. Mr. Huss leaves 23 grandchildren. Mrs. Huss passed to the realms beyond, August 6, 1913. Mr. Huss was the soul of honor, a kind and obliging neighbor. He possessed a great memory and spoke most interestingly concerning the places that he had visited, and the events that had impressed him. He was very industrious and made a success of farming. He was a true companion and a kind and thoughtful parent. His home was always open to his friends and it was his delight to entertain them. He served one term as county Supervisor, in which position he rendered efficient service. For many years he was a loyal and efficient member of Sunlight Lodge of Free Masons at Gravity, Iowa, where his presence will be greatly missed. Besides his children and grandchildren, he leaves two brothers, J. H. Huss of Devon, Kans.; and M. A. Huss of Soldier, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Rose of Strathmore, Alberta, Canada, and Mrs. Sarah Weller, of Morgan Hill, Calif., and many other relatives and friends, all whom deeply feel the loss of a noble father and grandfather, loving brother, and obliging friend. – Gravity Independent.
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[JETTON, CLAUDE BURGER] Rev Lester Greenwood, pastor of the local First Methodist church, will conduct the services. Burial will be in the Guss cemetery. Jetton had been with his son and family for five months. He had been spending the summers here with them for several years. There are survivors in the immediate family besides his son.
[JETTON, EVA FERNE CLARK] Eva Ferne Clark was born on December 5, 1904 to Zena T. (Beery) Clark and Benjamin Andrew Clark at the home of her grandparents, Charles and Sarah Ann Clark of Dallas Township, Taylor County, Iowa. Eva Ferne was the only child of this union. Her father, Ben Clark, died June 18,1908 of a concussion after falling off a hayrack. She attended Barton School, (Dallas No. 1) three years beginning in 1910. In 1912, she and her mother moved to New Market and in 1915 her mother remarried. In 1917, her sister Corda Irene Westfall was born. Eva Ferne attended New Market School graduating from grade school in 1917 and High School in 1922. Hers was the last class to graduate from the old school building before the new brick building was built in 1922-1923. She tried her hand at teaching school and taught one year at Skinner School, Nodaway Township #7 before concluding that teaching was not her forte. In 1925', Eva Ferne moved to Phoenix, Arizona with her family in an attempt to cure her mother's tuberculosis. In Phoenix, she attended Lamson Business College where she met Marion W. Jetton whom she married on May 25,1930. To this union were born Thomas Clark Jetton on August 21,1935 and Claud Benjamin Jetton on March 13, 1941. During her working career in Arizona, Eva Ferne worked for the Mountain States Telephone Company, a Finance Company, a Buick agency and finally, the U.S. Forest Service. Eva Ferne returned to Dallas Township, Taylor County Iowa in 1938 to her family's farm. She lived continuously in Dallas Township until her 2001 move to the Eiler House, Clarinda, Iowa. She was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, the Order of the Eastern Star, both groups more than 50 years, Republican women, her Dallas Township neighborhood club, the Jolly Mixers (since 1938), other community and school activities. Eva Ferne retained a lively interest in community and school affairs throughout her lifetime. From 1960-1974, Eva Ferne worked for the Selective Service System, first in Page County, then from 1972-1974 in the five county area of Taylor, Page, Mills, Montgomery and Fremont. She retired from the Selective Service System in 1974 at age 70. Shortly after her retirement, she enrolled at Iowa Western Community College, Clarinda, Iowa to pursue an Associate of Arts degree, which she received in 1977. Eva Ferne was widely traveled in the United States as well as throughout the North America and Europe. One of her greatest triumphs was to visit Israel and to spend her 82nd birthday on a kibbutz. Preceding Eva Ferne in death were her parents; husband and sister. Eva Ferne is survived by her two sons, Thomas C. Jetton and wife Mary of Omaha, Nebraska, C. Benjamin Jetton and wife Connie of San Diego, California; two grandchildren: Sarah Prudhomme and husband Dean of Bend, Oregon and Thomas E. Jetton and wife Kim of San Diego, California and one great grandchild, Benjamin E. Jetton.
[JETTON, MARION WILLIAM] Mr. Jetton died this Thursday morning, May 9, 1985 at Offutt Regional Base Hospital. He was born March 29, 1901, at Hillsboro, Tx, the son of Claude B. and Tommy Nance Jetton. Mr. Jetton was a farmer in the rural New Market community. On Feb. 25, 1930 he was married to Eva Ferne Clark who survives. He was a veteran of W.W. II and active in veterans' affairs. Besides his wife of the home he is survived by two sons, Thomas Clark Jetton of Omaha, Ne, and Claud Benjamin Jetton of San Diego, Ca. There are two grandchildren. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
[JETTON, MARION WILLIAM] He attended school in and around Fort Worth, Texas. As a young man, he worked alongside his father in a cotton oil mill before moving with his family to Phoenix, Arizona in 1919. In Phoenix, he worked for the Maricopa Creamery, picking up milk and at various other jobs. Seeking to further his education, he enrolled in Lamson Business College in 1926 where he met Eva Ferne Clark. They were married on May 25, 1930. This union was blessed with two sons, Thomas Clark and Claude Benjamin Marion had several vocations and many interests. He was a career military man. Enlisting in the Arizona National Guard in the early 1920s, he accepted a commission in 1933 in the U.S. Army Reserve. An expert marksman, he served as a shooting member of the Arizona National Guard Rifle Team at Camp Perry, Ohio in 1931. In 1941, at the outbreak of World War II, Marion was called to duty with the 168th Infantry, 34th Division, Iowa National Guard and served until released in 1944. During the early 1930s, Marion served as Officer in Charge of housing, feeding and clothing the Civilian Conservation Corps at the Grand Canyon where the Corps was building roads and trails and the cable suspension bridge across the Colorado River at the bottom of the Canyon. In 1938, Marion made a major career change coming to Dallas Township, Taylor County, Iowa to be a farmer. His family joined him the following year. As a farmer, he pioneered in soil conservation and tree planting. Marion taught his sons to work with their hands while insisting that they pursue advanced educations. One of his proudest achievements was seeing both his sons receive advanced degrees. He always was willing to give his fellowman a helping hand. He encouraged many educationally and helped others financially. As a final humanitarian gesture, he left his body to medical science, Eyes to Nebraska Lions Eye Bank. Marion was a member of the American Legion Post 300, New Market, Covenant Lodge No. 453 AF&AM, New Market; Royal Arch Masons, Clarinda; and a life member of The National Rifle Association. He loved to fish and contended that time spent fishing didn't count. He read widely, loved to travel and was a fair poker player, a better Cribbage player and he finally pegged out. Marion is survived by his wife, Eva Ferne, New Market; Tom and Mary Jetton, Omaha, Nebraska; Ben and Connie Jetton and their two children, Thomas and Sarah, San Diego, California. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Pauline and his parents.
[JETTON, THOMAS CLARK] Upon graduation he was commissioned as Ensign, United states Navy. Active duty took Tom to the Far East in two commands: USS Seminole (AKA-104) and USS Tom Green County (LST-1159). He was discharged from active duty in June 1961 and accepted a commission in the U. S. Naval Reserve, attaining the rank of Commander. After active duty Tom returned to Iowa State to pursue graduate studies in agricultural economics. He received an MS in Agricultural Economics in 1963 and remained a researcher at the University. Tom joined Northern Natural Gas company in Omaha, Nebraska, in February of 1966. Tom's Northern Natural Gas Company duties included marketing, public affairs, tariff development, public speaking and many other roles. Tom retired in July 1988. On the third of March, 1973, Tom married Mary Parker, formerly of Emerson, Iowa. Tom entered into rest October 4, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of Omaha; brother, Benjamin Jetton and wife Connie of San Diego, California; one niece, Sarah, of Bend, Oregon; one nephew, Thomas, of San Diego; their spouses and three grandnieces and grandnephews. He is also survived by four godchildren, his sister-in-law, June Lindburg of Emerson, IA and many friends and relatives. Tom enjoyed sailing, skiing, woodworking, reading and almost everything he could do outdoors. He volunteered at Fontenelle Forest and the Durham Western Heritage Museum. Not only family and friends have enjoyed his woodworking projects, but also Durham Western Heritage Museum, Sorensen Library, Boy Scout Pack 17, Dundee Presbyterian Church and others. Services were held Saturday, 10/6/07 at 2:30 p. m. at the West Center Chapel in Omaha. Memorials are suggested to the Fontenelle Forest Foundation or to the Durham Western Heritage Museum.
[KETCHEM, VELMA IRENE COMBS] The body is being brought back to her former home community. She is the daughter of Mrs Ida Combs of New Market and is also survived by her husband, five small children, and five brothers and sisters, Dewey Combs of Glenwood, John Combs and Mrs Arnold Bashor of New Market and Harry and Glenn Combs of Gravity. After brief services at the home Wednesday at 10 a m, the funeral service will be at New Market Methodist church at 2:30. Burial will be in the cemetery at Guss.
[KIMPTON, PAUL HERMAN] Funeral services were held at the M. E. church at Guss, Saturday, Dec. 1, at 1:30. Funeral director, A. L. Stithem, of Bedford, had charge.
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[LANDIS, VERA LYNETTE PORTER STAMPS] Mrs. Vera Landis, 82 of Clarinda died this Monday morning at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha after being hospitalized at Omaha and Clarinda since Thanksgiving. Mrs. Landis was born in Kansas and lived in the Guss area where she was married to James L. Stamps. After Mr. Stamps' death she moved to Clarinda and worked as an aide at Municipal Hospital. In 1974 she was married to Clinton Landis who preceded her in death in 1978. Survivors include two children: Jack Stamps of Clarinda and Beverly Vawter of Santa Ana, Ca. Step children are Ray Stamps, Gravity and Glen Stamps, Sun City, Ca; Clyde Landis, Clarinda, Burl Landis, Battleground, Wa; Curtis Landis, Holister, Mo; Mrs. Ed (Carrie) Merritt, Glenwood, Ia; and Mrs. Quentin (Lee) Ross, Des Moines, Iowa. Brothers are Charley Porter, Pueblo, Co.; and Wesley Porter of California. Hester Cobb of Hutchison, Ks, is a sister. Burial will be in Guss cemetery with Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
[LEWIS, BESSIE DEE ELSE] Mrs. Lewis died Thursday evening at the Lenox Care Center where she had resided for the past five years. She was born April 5, 1893, at Guss, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Mary Cady Else. She was married to Floyd Earl Lewis who preceded her in death in 1968. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis had farmed in Page and Taylor Counties before retiring to Clarinda where they lived until his death. At that time Mrs. Lewis went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Jenola Oxley at Sharpsburg. She spent five years with Mrs. Oxley before going to the rest home. Survivors include two children, Mrs. Paul (Jenola) Oxley, of Sharpsburg, and Earl Lewis of New Market. There are three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Sisters are: Myrtle Corbin, Corning, Cassie Foster, Ankeny, Erma Clowser, Yuma, Ariz and Winnie Spring, of Lenox. Grace Perry was organist. Casket bearers were: Vincent and Vernon Else, Gene Foster, Terry Booth, Richard Gold and Kenneth Black. Burial was in the Guss Cemetery.
[LEWIS, FLOYD EARL] He was the son of the late Jesse and Sue Wright Lewis, and was born at Nodaway, Iowa. Much of his lifetime was spent farming, but 24 years go Mr and Mrs Lewis moved to Clarinda. He was employed by the Lisle Corporation as a machinist until his retirement four years ago. He was a member of the Clarinda United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Bessie D Else, two children, Mrs Paul (Jenola) Oxley, Sharpsburg, and Earl D Lewis, New Market. His brother is Willard Lewis, Seymour, and four sisters, Mrs Zula Stinemates and Mrs Letha McCoy, Villisca, Mrs Erma Huntington, Corning, and Mrs Sarah Larson, of Omaha, Nebr Funeral services will be conducted from the Walker Funeral Home at 2 p m Tuesday with Rev John L Beebout in charge. Organist will be Mrs Grace Perry. Casket bearers will be Dale Lewis, Linley Stinemates, Burdette Huntington, Norman Larson, Roy Lewis, and Harold White. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery at Guss.
[LONG, GEORGE CLARK] He died in the Creston hospital and services are pending.
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[LONG, GEORGE CLARK] Mr, Long died at the Greater Community hospital at Creston at 9:30 a. m. Monday. He had entered the hospital on Christmas day. He was born April 1, 1909 and was retired. He had formerly been employed at the Hills-McCanna foundry in Creston. Mr. Long is survived by his widow, Hope; a son, Darwin Long of Cedar Rapids; two daughters, Mrs. Edith Beek [Beck] of Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. Norma Hollander of Council Buffs, 7 grandchildren; two brothers, Clyde Long and Lee Long, both of New Market; and three sisters, Grace Long of Bedford, Mrs. Maude Sanders of New Market and Mrs. May Burright of Clarinda. His body is at the Roland funeral home at Corning.
[LONG, HOPE EDITH CURTIS] Hope was born September 25, 1908, in Taylor County, Iowa. She married George Clark Long on December 28, 1927. She worked as a schoolteacher, and a telephone operator, but the job she most loved was being a foster grandmother for a children's home in Council Bluffs. Hope was a family oriented lady who loved to raise her African violets and feed her birds and squirrels. She touched every life that she came into contact with. Her smile and love filled everyone's heart. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. Scott and Elizabeth Sturgeon Curtis; her husband George Clark Long in 1971; her brothers, Earl, Charles, and John Curtis; a sister, Augusta Beatrice Curtis; a daughter, Norma Hollander; and two infant children. Surviving are a son, Darwin Long and wife Freda of Cedar Rapids; a daughter, Edith Beck and husband Robert of Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Scott Long, Debra Derby-French, and Tonya Long, all of Cedar Rapids, Barbara Beck and Kathy Bartlet of Columbus, Ohio, Rick Hollander of El Cerrito, California, and Brenda Hollander of Seattle, Washington; and a great grandchild, Lee. Funeral services were held Friday, May 26, at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery, Gus[s], Iowa. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
[LONG, MARY ARLENE] IVEYVILLE Mr. and Mrs. George Long are rejoicing over a new daughter. The mother will be remembered as Hope Curtis.
[MARSH, GEORGE LIBERTY HALL] He was the youngest of a family of six children and the last of his family. At the age of five years he moved with his parents at Lyons Falls, N Y and five years later moved to Mason County Ill. He moved to Taylor County, Iowa in 1870 where he has retained his residence in the Guss community. Funeral services were held at the Guss church Sunday afternoon at 2 p m conducted by the pastor, Rev E B Stewart Music was furnished by quartette from Nodaway, Mrs Floyd Neill, Mrs E B Stewart, L W rider and Martin Taylor. Mrs Martin Taylor played the accompaniments. Pallbearers were Glenn Oxley, Alva Hicks, John Kimpton, Herbert Reeves, Donald and Willard Marsh. Burial was made in the Guss cemetery. [MARSH, GEORGE LIBERTY H.] He was the youngest of a family of six children, and the last of his family to be taken.
[MOORE, JAMES L.] James L. Moore was born September 9, 1850 and passed away at his daughter's home in Orient, Iowa, March 23, 1924, at the age of 73 years, 6 months and 14 days. He was born in Pennsylvania but moved with his parents to Ohio when he was ten years of age, then settled in Iowa in 1875. He was united in marriage to Caroline Thompson in 1879 and to this union was born three boys and one girl. He was a true and faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church all his life and a regular attendant as long as his health permitted. He leaves to mourn his loss, his good wife, three sons, Ross of Lenox, Harry of Nodaway and Roy of Lenox, one daughter Emma Batten of Orient, also one half-brother whose home is in Colorado, besides a host of friends. Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock conducted by Rev. Paul H. Hicks and the body was laid to res in the Guss cemetery.
[ROGERS, EDWARD PIERCE "ED"] Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. in the Methodist church at Guss, conducted by the Rev. James Wilkins. Interment was in the Guss cemetery. Mr. Rogers, son of John and Elizabeth Chappell Rogers, was born March 4, 1873 in Cumming [Cuming] county Nebraska, and came to Iowa with his parents when he was a child. He grew to manhood in the Ivyville community in Adams county and spent all his life in Iowa, with the exception of 28 years in Nebraska and four years in Illinois. In October 1894 he was married to Mayme Seymour and to this union two children were born, Lela Fern and Warren Abdill. His wife died July 5, 1903 and he and his children then returned to Iowa from Illinois. In October 1906, he was married to Jennie May Pershing and to them three children were born, Oscar Dale, Donald Eldon and Zona May. Mr. Rogers was one of 14 children and most of his life was spent in Farming. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, five sisters; two sons and one daughter. Surviving him are his daughter, Mrs. Dale Clement of Guss, son Dale of Seattle, Wash., two brothers, George, Chamberlain, S. D., and Francis, Clarinda; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Johnson, Burlington, Kans., and Mrs. Ella Hawley, Lead, S. D., seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
[ROGERS, MARY G. "MAYME" SEYMOUR] [Poem} Mrs. Rogers was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Seymour of Gravity.
[ROGERS, ZONA] Dead From Scarlet Fever Zona was an exceptionally sweet child, bright and cheerful, radiating sunshine wherever she went. Time alone can heal the hearts of the sorrowing parents, but in their sore bereavement they have the sincere sympathy of the whole community.---New Market Herald.
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[SANDERS, MAUDE LUCILLE LONG] She had lived and grown to maturity in the New Market area and had attended the New Market school and the Church of Christ. On March 11, 1931 she was united in marriage to Robert Benjamin Sanders at Shenandoah, Iowa and they lived in the Villisca and Brooks area. To this union four children were born: Trula Lucille Carmichael of California; Verna Jean Batten of Grand Island, Nebr.; Nora Mae Gilbert of Bedford; and Robert James Sanders of Shenandoah, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother, George. Left to cherish her memory are her four children; two sisters: Grace Long, and Mae Burright; two brothers: Clyde and Lee Long; and eight grandchildren: Clayton, Camille, Curtis, Craig, Debbie, Joey, Mark and Kim. She was a member of the New Market Church of Christ. She was a kind and considerate mother, grandmother and friend and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
[SANDERS, ROBERT BENJAMIN] He had farmed in Dallas Township for more than 20 years. He was born at New Market, Tenn, on Sept 10, 1909 the son of Joe and Leta Sanders. The family moved to the Braddyville vicinity when he was nine years old. He is survived by his wife Maude; four children, Mrs Bill (Trula) Carmichael of Roseville, Calif, Mrs Bernard (Verna) Batten of Maryville, Mo, Mrs Lowell (Nora) Gilbert of Bedford and Jim of Shenandoah and six grandchildren. He has six brothers and sisters, Carl of Wichita, Kan, Lee of Warrenton, Mo, Leonard of Centralia, Mo, Maurene Orr of Williamstown, Calif, Mrs E T (Dorothy) Lahr of Seattle, Wash, and Mrs J E (Jean) Boyington of West Monroe, La. Services are to be held at 2 p m Friday at Shum Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Glen Mitchell officiating. Burial will be at the Guss Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Willard Marsha, Cleo Batten, Harold Bailey, Homer Kimpton and Wesley Cl
[SANDERS, ROBERT BENJAMIN] He was a farmer for more than 20 years in Dallas Township. He is survived by his wife Maude Long Sanders of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Trula Lucille Carmichael of Roseville, Calif.; Mrs Verna Jean Batten of Maryville, Mo. Mrs. Nora Mae Gilbert of Bedford, Ia; and one son, Robert James Sanders of Shenandoah, Ia. and 6 grandchildren Three brothers and three sisters also survive Albert Carl Sanders of Wichita, Kans; Leonard C T Sanders of Centralia, Mo; Lee D Sanders of Warrenton, Mo. Maurine Orr of Long Beach, Calif. Mrs. Dorothy Lahr of Seattle, Wash. and Mrs. Jane Boyington of West Monroe, La; and 30 nieces and nephews.
[SPRING, CLYDE RAYMOND] Clyde was united in marriage to Winnie May Else on December 28, 1932 in Maryville, Mo. After their marriage, they farmed for several years near Guss and Corning, Ia. before moving to a farm they bought north of Prescott where they lived for 31 years. After retiring from farming in 1975, Clyde and Winnie moved to Las Vegas, Nv. After residing there for two years, they returned to Iowa and made their home in Lenox. Upon their return to Iowa, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with all their family present. Clyde was baptized at an early age and was most recently a member of the Lenox United Methodist Church, where he attended services regularly. He became a member of the Prescott Masonic Lodge in 1960, where his membership is still maintained. In 1961, Clyde and Winnie became members of the Prescott Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, where they served as Worthy Patron and Worthy Matron together in 1986. Clyde and Winnie traveled many miles attending meetings and special functions promoting the fellowship of the Eastern Star organization. Clyde and Winnie also liked to travel to visit their family and other locations of interest. Clyde was an avid gardener during his retirement years and kept his family supplied with his garden produce. He took pride in his garden and keeping up his yard. Clyde began playing cards at an early age with his parents and wherever family and friends gathered, he was always ready to promote a card game. Family and friends could always count on Clyde for peppermints from his pocket whether it be in an Eastern Star marching line, at church, or just at home. He was a proud, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather and will always be remembered for being a tease to his grandchildren. Clyde leaves to mourn his death, his wife Winnie, two daughters and three sons: Clytha and husband Kenneth Black of Lenox; Berdine Spring of Torrance, Ca; Janette and husband Larry Johnson of Greenfield; Larry Spring and wife Diane of Birmingham, Mi.; and Reldon Spring and wife Lometa of Kansas City, Mo.; 10 grandchildren: Janell Black, Jim Black and wife Peggy, and Sheila Weaver (children of Clytha and Kenny); Raymond, Belinda and Curtis Johnson, (children of Janette and Larry); Tony and Pamela Spring (children of Larry and Diane); Paul and Sheri Spring (children of Reldon and Lometa) also survive along with three great grandchildren: Rebecca Weaver, Christopher and Andrew Black. Clyde is also survived by a brother, Roy Spring and wife Maravene of Corning, and a sister Margeleen Naven and husband Edward, also of Corning and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cora Spring and a brother, Glenn Spring. Services were held Saturday, July 25 at the United Methodist Church in Lenox with Rev. Paul Grandon officiating. Interment was at Maple Grove Cemetery, Guss.
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[STAMPS, JAMES LEE "JIM"] His grandfather and grandmother took him to Ellison, Ill, and later to [?]wood, Ill, where James started to school. They moved back to Iowa in [?] and lived in Adams County a few years then moved to a house on [?] in Taylor County which was his home until he married. On June 17, 1896, he was united in marriage to Viola Knopp. To this union four children were born, two of whom preceded him in death. His wife died in November of 1916. On July 31, 1918, he was married to Vera Porter and to this union three children were born. His lifetime occupation was that of a farmer and he lived on the one farm for 48 years. He held several positions, however, such as: assessor for several years, served on Tax Exemption Board, was ASC corn sealer, was school secretary for 48 years, secretary of the cemetery 39 years, member of the Masonic Order for 49 years and was elected Worshipful Master in 1917 He had belonged to IOOF for several years but due to failing health had dropped out about two years ago. He had not been in good health for about seven years, but he was not bedridden until seven weeks ago. He had been in the Clarinda Municipal Hospital for a while but died in the house that had been his home for 45 years. Death came Thursday morning, May 5, 1960. He would have been 85 years old in June. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Vera: two sons by his first marriage, Glen Stamps of San Diego and Ray Stamps of Gravity, two sons and a daughter by his second marriage, Jack Stamps of Clarinda, Lowell Stamps of Indianapolis and Beverly Kohout of Clarinda, 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
[STAMPS, JAMES LOWELL] Survivors include two daughters, Jamie and Sandy of San Diego, a brother Jack of Clarinda and a sister Beverly Vawter of Tustin, Ca. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean, July 17.
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[THOMPSON, CHARLOTTE ANNA CLARK LOGHRY] Charlotte Anna Thompson, daughter of Charles Howard and Rachael Elion Clark, was born at Guss, Iowa, April 17, 1905. She lived her childhood years in Guss where she grew to maturity and attended the public school. On March 30, 1938, she was united in marriage to Drexel Thompson at Maryville, Missouri, after which they made their home in Bedford where she has since lived. To this union six children were born: Dean, Eva, Reva, Martha, Wendlyn and Gwendlyn. To a previous marriage four children were born: Homer, Lafayette, Orville and one stillborn. She was self-employed with her husband, then later was employed as a nurse's aid at the Court Street Nursing Home and Thogmartin Care and Keep Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Rachael Clark, husband, Drexel, six children and three grandchildren. Left to cherish her memory are her four children: Homer Loghry, of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Dean Thompson, Bedford; Reva Francis, Coralville, Iowa; and Eva Jones, Bedford; eight grandchildren, Lori Loghry, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Gary, Pauline and Ronnie Woods, Mount Ayr, Iowa; Floyd Dean, Annette, Richard and Charles Jr. Jones of Bedford; other relatives and friends. She had been a member of the United Presbyterian Church and for the past sixteen years has attended the Hamilton Memorial Missionary Church. Charlotte was a kind and considerate mother and grandmother, and will be remembered for her sacrificial toil for her family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
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[VAN NUYS, GEORGE WASHINGTON] Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Guss at 2 p. m. Tuesday. Rev. Verne Wiegel, pastor, officiated. Burial in Guss cemetery. He is survived by his wife.
[VAN NUYS, GEORGE WASHINGTON] On July 4, 1896 he was united in marriage to Mary Thomas. He was baptised and joined the Christian Church in Bedford, Iowa, later changing his membership to the Methodist church at Guss, Iowa. He loved the farm and he and his wife spent all their lives together farming in Taylor County. He had many lifetime friends and he shared with them their joys and sorrows. He was a good husband, a good citizen and a friend to all. His father and mother and one brother preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Mary, some cousins, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held from the Guss Methodist Church, Tues., June 9 at 2 p. m. conducted by Rev. Verne Weigel. Music was by Gerald Maxwell, accompanied by Mrs. Vern Weigel. Pallbearers were Ralph Harvey, Dale Stroud, Paul Hardisty, Walter Maxwell, George Scofield and Ralph Hardisty. Burial was in the Guss Cemetery.
[VAN NUYS, MARTHA MARIA VAN DOREN] She was united in marriage to Garret Van Nuys at Neshanie [Neshanic], Nov. 3, 1863, and in the year of 1882 they moved to Taylor County Iowa, where on August 26, 1916, the husband passed away. They were the parents of two children, Doren of Monmouth, Ill., and George of Guss, Ia., both of whom survive their mother. She also leaves three brothers, John W. Van Doren of Livingston, Mont.; Henry and Isaac Van Doren of Neshanie [Neshanic], N. J. The deceased united with the Dutch Reform church in 1875, later uniting with the Methodist church at Guss, of which she remained a faithful member to the time of her death. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ivan R. Mills of Nodaway Monday afternoon at the Guss M. E. church and interment was made beside the husband in the Guss cemetery.
[VAN NUYS, MARY JANE THOMAS] Funeral services were held at 1:30 p. m. Tuesday at the Guss Methodist church. Rev. Clarence Moore of Clarinda officiated. Burial was in the Guss cemetery. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Clyde Naven of Brooks, Mrs. Hubert Fletcher of California, Mrs. Dora Thomas in Oklahoma.
[VAN NUYS, MARY JANE THOMAS] She came to Iowa from Ohio at the age of four years. She was united in marriage to George W. Van Nuys on July 4, 1896. They spent their entire life in Adams and Taylor counties. In 1952 they moved to Gravity and made their home there until Mr. Van Nuy's death on June 7, 1959. After his death she made her home with her sister, Mrs. Clyde Naven. She was a member of the Guss Church. She is survived by three sisters, Dora Thomas of Okla., Bessie Fletcher of Calif., Sadie Naven of Brooks; three brothers-in-law; many nieces and nephews; a host of friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 12 at 1:30 p. m. from the Methodist church in Guss with Rev. Clarence Moore officiating. Music was by Mrs. Lucille Johnson and Mrs. Clarence Moore. Pallbearers were Dale Stroud, Paul Hardisty, George Scofield, Ralph Harvey, Ralph Hardisty, and Chas. Curtis. Interment was in the Guss cemetery.
[WALTERS, GEORGE DAVID] He is survived by three children, who are Wesley and Mrs. Lee Gray of Guss, and Mrs. John Alexander of near Gravity. His wife preceded him in death a few weeks ago. Services were conducted by Rev H P Kishpaugh with Rev Clement Rowe assisting. Pallbearers were Frank Kimpton, John Kimpton, Glen Oxley, Jim Stamps, Harry Shipley and Henry Schrader Music by Rev and Mrs Kishpaugh, Mrs Jim Stamps and Mrs T O McCoy cared for the flowers. Interment in the Guss cemetery. WALTERS, GEORGE DAVID] The music was by the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Kishpaugh, and those in charge of the flowers were Bernice McCoy and Vera Stamps. Burial was in the Guss cemetery. Mr. Walters was born in Bureau County, Illinois, June 8, 1873, and was 74 years old at his death. When he was two years old he came with his parents to make their home on a farm southeast of Villisca and most of his life was spent in that community. He was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving him are a son and daughter, Wesley Walters and Mrs. Lee Gray of Guss, and a daughter Eva at Gravity. There are also eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
[WALTERS, GEORGE WESLEY] George Wesley Walters was born February 8, 1899 in Harrison County, Nebraska to George and Etta Walters. He was one year old when the family moved to Iowa. He lived in the Guss vicinity until his death. On June 6, 1923 he was united in marriage to Violet Gray in the home of Rev. Carpenter of Guss. To this union were born two children, Maxine (Mrs. Kendall Schrader) of Villisca and Ronald of Guss. Wesley was united with the Methodist Church at an early age and has been a faithful worker throughout his life. He is survived by his daughter, Lola Maxine, son Ronald Wesley; a daughter-in-law, Connie Walters, son-in-law, Kendall Schrader; six grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Glade Moore of Clarinda; a host of relatives and friends. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Memorial Fund has been established in memory of Wesley and is to be used in the Guss Methodist Church.
[WALTERS, VIOLET GRAY]
[WESTFALL, ZENA BEERY CLARK] She moved with her parents to Taylor County, Iowa in March 1894 where she resided until October 1925. The remainder of her life was spent at Phoenix, Ariz. where she went to regain her health. On Dec. 24, 1903 she was united in marriage to Benjamin A. [ndrew] Clark, who preceded her in death June 18, 1908. To this union was born one child, Eva Ferne. She united with the Baptist church at New Market, Iowa, about twelve years ago and remained a faithful servant in the faith until her Savior called her home. On June 30, 1915, she was married to Ralph Westfall. One child, Corda Irene, was born to this union. She had been in poor health for over a year and with her family moved to Arizona in hopes that her health would be benefitted. However, she did not improve and passed away July 30 at 12:30 o'clock. She leaves to mourn her going her husband, two daughters, her mother, Mrs. R. D. Beery; two brothers, A. C. of Gravity and Lawrence of Axtel, Mont.; three sisters, Mrs. John Kimpton of Gravity, Mrs Bert Argetsinger of Mason City, Iowa, and Mrs. Glen Hicks of Axtel, Mont., besides a host of other relatives and friends. Her father and one sister, Mary Hickson, preceded her in death. She was a loving wife and mother and a kind neighbor, always thoughtful of others and she will be greatly missed in her home circle. Interment was in the Guss cemetery.
[WILEY, IDA EVELYN MANION] The Rev Francis Hubbel, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate for the memorial service at the Walker funeral Home at 2 p m Friday. The burial will be in the cemetery of the Guss (Maple Grove) Church. She had four surviving children, Mrs Forrest (Lora) Lee of rural Braddyville, Loren of Rialto, Colo, Virgil of Nodaway and Melvin of Davenport. She has ten grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Mrs Wiley was born in Illinois and spent her younger years in Missouri. She was married to James Benjamin Wiley on May 13, 1896, their home being in New Market until his death in 1961. They had lived together for more than 65 years.
[WILEY, JAMES BENJAMIN] He was united in marriage to Ida Evaline Manion May 31, 1896, in Gentry County, Mo. They came to Page County, Iowa in 1902 and were engaged in farming there and in near-by communities most of the time until his retirement in New Market, Ia, about 17 years ago. As a young man he professed his faith in Christ and united with the Methodist Church in Missouri, later changing to the New Market Baptist Church where his membership has remained until his death. As long as his health permitted, he enjoyed taking an active part in his church and working with his many friends. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, Ida E Wiley, his companion for more than 65 years; one daughter, Lora (Mrs Forest Lee) of Villisca; three sons, Loran of Rialto, Calif. Virgil of Nodaway, and Melvin of Davenport, Ia, one brother, Lewis E Wiley of Stanberry, Mo; also 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Memorial services were held Sept 3, 1951, at 2 pm in the New Market Baptist Church, the rev L M Pence officiating and Sutphen Funeral Home of Villisca in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Tommy Moore, Robert Wiley, William G Forsythe Jr, Robert Neal, Harley Diggs and Horace Nickels. Flower bearers wee Mrs Ruby Moore and Mrs Hazel Young. Music was by Rosevelyn Bashor, accompanied by Mrs Opal Brown. Interment was in Guss cemetery.
[WILEY, JOYCE ELAINE]
[WILEY, VIRGIL EDGAR] Wiley died Dec 4 at Murphy Memorial Hospital in Red Oak after a long illness. He had been cared for in his home by his wife and family before entering the hospital the previous day. He was born April 24, 1901 in Gentry county, Mo, to James Benjamin and Ida Evelyn Manion Wiley, later moving with his parents to a farm in Page county. He attended rural schools near Clarinda, and married Zella Diggs at Corning Aug 16, 1923. They farmed in Taylor, Montgomery and Adams counties before moving to their farm northeast of Nodaway. The couple has lived in their present home south of Nodaway since 1948. Wiley was a member of the Nodaway United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Edwin Lyle and Marlin Lee; and a daughter, Joyce Elaine. Survivors include his wife Zella, a daughter, Mrs Bill (Maxine) Forsythe of Nodaway, and five grandchildren. Mrs Forrest (Lora) Lee of College Springs is a sister, and brothers are Loran Wiley of Gravity and Melvin Wiley of Davenport. Music at the services was by Mrs Bruce Nelson, accompanied by Mrs Malcolm Shipley. Flower bearers were Mr and Mrs Delbert King, and Ida Mae Barker was at the register. Ushers were K K Kennedy and Marion Hendrickson. Casket bearers were Harlan Pond, Lynn Lucas, Calvin Haley, Joe Northup, Jim Haley and Tom Haley. Serving as honorary bearers were L J Cronwall, Walter Williams, Gilbert Rider, James Walter, Julius March, Raymond Knudson, Harold O' Riley, Merl Brown and Earl Goldsmith. Sutphen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements with burial in Guss cemetery.
[WILEY, ZELLA MAY DIGGS] Zella married Virgil Edgar Wiley on August 16, 1923, in Corning, Iowa. He preceded her in death on December 4, 1976. She was a member of the Nodaway United Methodist Church for fifty years and President of the U. M. W. for several years. She is survived by her daughter Maxine Forsythe and husband Bill of Nodaway, five grandchildren; Marcia Thompson and husband Jim of Charles City, Ia., Janet Morrison and husband Russ of Villisca, Ia., Cindy Fischer and husband Bernard of Shenandoah, Ia, David Forsythe of Indianapolis, Ind. and Bev Birky and husband Matt of Solon, Ia. Nine great grandchildren. Sisters; Beulah Wiley of Bedford, Ia., Elma Schooling of Creston, Ia.; Dorothy Lavaughn Dugan and husband Lowell of Gravity, Ia., and Elzene Diggs of Clarinda, Ia, brothers; Harley Diggs of Clarinda, Ia, and Francis Diggs and wife Reta of Bedford, Ia. A sister in law Phyllis Diggs of Hopkins, Mo. Zella was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 3 infant children; Edwin Lyle, Marlin Lee and Joyce Elaine, two sisters Lela Wirth and Stella Nickell and a brother Hildred Diggs. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 22, 1999 at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca with Rev. Robert Beard officiating. Burial was in the Maple Grove Cemetery near Guss, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Nodaway United Methodist Church.
[WOOD, CLARENCE ORVILLE] Mr Wood died Friday morning at Garden View Care Center at Shenandoah following a long illness. He was born March 23, 1888, near Gaynor, Missouri, the son of W A and Susie Robins Wood. He was married to Nora E Burnham who preceded him in death in 1962. In 1970 he was married to Mary Else who survives. Besides his wife of the home, Mr Wood is survived by three children: Orville Wood of New Market; Mrs Merritt (Opal) Foster of rural Clarinda and Otis Wood of New Market. Three stepchildren are Dean Else of Omaha, Mrs Dorothy Moon of Lincoln, Neb, and Mrs Betty Darnold of Villisca. There are seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, six step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, parents, and one granddaughter. Mrs Mary Anderson was organist Casket bearers were Wayne Wood, Tom Crawford, Clark Batten, Richard Schmitz, Chris Wood, Dan Wood and James Moon. Honorary bearers were Carroll Ingram, Rollyn Sunderman, Guy Noble, Floyd Maley, Dale Crawford and Ralph Pendergraft. Mr Wood farmed until his retirement, doing lots of bluegrass stripping in the New Market area.
[WOOD, CLARENCE ORVILLE] He was married Oct. 20, 1909 to Nora E. Burnham, to this union three children were born: Orville Wood, New Market, Mrs Merritt (Opal) Foster and Otis Wood of New Market, Ia. He lost his wife May 5, 1962 after 52 years of wedded life. On January 10, 1970 he was united in marriage to Mary Stanton Else, who was his constant and devoted companion. During the last three years, she was constantly at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a daughter-in-law Mildred Wood and a granddaughter, Carolyn Parsons in April of this year His survivors are his wife Mary, two sons and a daughter of New Market, also three stepchildren, Dean Else of Omaha, Mrs B J (Dorothy) Moon, Lincoln, Neb, and Mrs John (Betty) Darnold of Villisca, seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, six step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren, cousins, and a host of friends. Farming was his life occupation; he loved livestock and being out of doors - doing these things until he suffered a broken hip three years ago. He was taken care of in his home, which he loved, by his faithful wife and three children until he required skilled care. He will be sadly missed by his family, neighbors and friends.
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