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[BRIDGEMAN, MARGARET ANN SHANNON] Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Friday, December 24, 1926, [p. 1] Obituary – The death of Mrs. John Bridgeman came as a great surprise to many and brought grief to a large group of friends, when they learned that she had passed away Friday, December 17, in Creston where she had been taken for treatment. Mrs. Bridgeman had been sick for several months and was a very patient sufferer. During the recent fire, which destroyed the home, which had been hers for forty-two years, she had to be carried to the home of neighbors but was calm throughout the whole trying ordeal. Since then she has been living in a rented house in Lenox until her removal to Creston recently. The funeral was held at St. Patrick's church in Lenox at 10:00 a. m. Tuesday, December 20. Father Powers of Corning was celebrant and Father Pouget sang the mass and assisted in the services in the grave. Margaret Ann Shannon was born in Pennsylvania, March 17th, 1845 [1855], and died December 17, 1926, aged 71 years, 9 months. She was married January 24, 1882, to John Bridgeman at Highland, Wisconsin, and moved to Lenox, Iowa in 1884. She was the mother of ten children, one daughter dying in infancy. Five boys and four girls survive, all of whom were present at the funeral. Five sons and her youngest brother bore the casket of a devoted mother to her final resting place. Those who attended the funeral from a distance were her brothers, John Shannon of Sioux City; Dennis Shannon of Avoca, Wisconsin and Will Shannon of Hudson, Wisconsin; her sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Shannon and Mrs. Julia Griffin of Cobb, Wisconsin, and nieces, Mrs. Michael Bridgeman of Menomonee, Wisconsin and Miss Nora Bridgeman of Spring Green, Wisconsin; also a nephew Joe Bridgeman of Spring Green, Wisconsin.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Wednesday, August 6, 1902, [p. 1] An appalling accident happened in the home of Peter Cameron, south of town last Wednesday. The second son, Eugene, aged 16 years, was lying on the sofa when the youngest son, Frank, aged 6, picked up a revolver, which was on a table and in handling the weapon it was accidentally discharged, the bullet going into the older boy's abdomen, passing through the body and lodged in in the muscles of the back. He suffered intense pain all day yesterday and this morning it was decided that an operation must be performed. Dr. Torrey of Creston came down and performed the operation. The bullet was found to have passed through the liver and penetrated the intestines three times. His recovery is considered doubtful.---Lenox New Times
[CAMERON, CLAUD EUGENE] Adams County Free Press, Saturday, August 9, 1902, [p. 1] Early on Wednesday morning while Eugene Cameron was lying on the sofa his younger brother came into the room and seeing the revolver lying on the table, picked it up and began snapping it which at once was discharged the ball, entering the abdominal cavity of his brother. Medical assistance was at once summoned and all in human power was done to make him comfortable. The revolver was a 32 caliber double action and made a very bad wound. As we go to press (Wednesday evening) his case is considered doubtful of recovery.----Lenox Time-Table
[CARRUTHERS, WILLIAM, JR., "WILL"] Lenox Time Table, Thursday, January 22, 1927, [p. 1] Obituary – Will Carruthers Will, oldest son of William and Sarah C. Carruthers, was born on a farm southwest of Lenox, Iowa, on October 6, 1883 and passed away at his home north of Lenox on January 18, 1948, at the age of 64 years, 3 months and 12 days. He helped on his father's farm until 21 years of age and has been a farmer all his life except for three years when he worked on the railroad. On January 26, 1910, he was united in marriage with Mae Porter and they have lived on farms north of town since then. To this union three daughters were born. The oldest daughter died in infancy. He is survived by his widow, his two daughters, Mrs. Frances Brown of Lenox and Mrs. Leone Frydenburg of Delaware, Ohio; three brothers, Frank of Lenox, Leo of Lancaster, Missouri, and George of California; other relatives and a host of friends. The funeral service was held from the Barber funeral home at 2 P. M. Tuesday. The Rev. Clarence Richardson was the minister in charge.
Clearfield Enterprise, Thursday, August 16, 1923, p. 2 Mrs. Cash, wife of Dr. W. [illiam] H. [enry] Cash of Lenox, died last week Wednesday.
[CASH, HELEN "NELLIE" PHELAN] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, August 9, 1923, [p. 1] Mrs. Cash Passed Away Mrs. Cash, wife of Dr. W. [illiam] H. [enry] Cash, died at her home in Lenox at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, following a prolonged illness of several months. The Doctor only returned from Rochester, Minn., recently with his wife, where they spent several weeks for her interest. Since that time she apparently gained no headway to recovery. Mrs. Cash is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Phelan of Conway. Her mother now resides at Lenox and her father preceded her in death at a little over a year ago. Mrs. Cash was born and reared at Conway and besides her husband and sons and relatives she leaves a wide acquaintance of friends to mourn her departure. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Friday) morning at 10 o'clock at Lenox. [CONNOR, ADELIA "DELIA" MEHAN] Clearfield Enterprise, Thursday, August 12, 1920, p. 2 Mrs. Della [Delia] Connor, aged 81 years, died at her home in Lenox on the 3d of August. [CONNOR, ADELIA "DELIA" MEHAN]
[CONNOR, AGNES JOSEPHINE HAYES] Lenox Time Table, Thursday, March 27, 1941, [p. 1] Mrs. Frank Connor Died Early Sunday Father Marasco Conducted Funeral Services Tuesday Morning Mrs. Frank Connor died at her home one mile southeast of Lenox early Sunday morning following a lengthy illness, at the age of 74 years, 10 months and 8 days. Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's church in Lenox Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Father Paul Marasco. Pallbearers were her six nephews, Frank, Ott, John, George, Glenn and Art Hayes. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery.
[CONNOR, AGNES JOSEPHINE HAYES] Lenox Time Table, Thursday, March 27, 1941, [p. 1] Many Out Of Town People Attend Mrs. Connor Rites Among the relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral of Mrs. Frank Connor held at St. Patrick's church Tuesday morning were Mr. and Mrs. Will Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mullen and Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes, of Creston; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hayes of Corning; Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Nelson of Winterset; Wayne Wilson of Fremont, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Albert McGinn of Council Bluffs; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Carruthers of Rolla, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hayes and family of Atlantic; Albert Case of Plattsmouth, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Locke, Wm. T. Meikle, Ray V. Anderson, Pat Lundy, all of Bedford; George Warren and daughters and Rose Lambert of Maloy; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Beggs, Earl Cochran, Mr. and Mrs. Jodie Hepperly, Harry Beggs and Bert Huffman of Clearfield.
[CONNOR, AGNES JOSEPHINE HAYES] Lenox Time Table, Thursday, April 3, 1941, p. 8 Life History of Mrs. Frank Connor Agnes Josephine, daughter of Michael and Mary Hayes, was born in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, on May 15, 1868 and died at her home southeast of Lenox Sunday, March 23, 1941 at the age of 73 years, 10 months and 8 days. The deceased had been in poor health for a number of years. Her last sickness was due to an attack of the flu of two weeks illness; ever patient in all her sickness to the last, she passed peacefully away. She moved with her parents to Iowa in 1875. She was united in marriage to Frank P. [eter] Connor on Feb. 10, 1891. Fifteen years of their married life was spent in the vicinity of Clearfield and the remainder was spent in the home where the husband is left to mourn her loss. One sister, Mrs. Sarah Carruthers of Lenox and one brother, William Hayes of Creston, survive, besides a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's church in Lenox Tuesday morning March 25, at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Paul Marasco. Six of her nephews acted as pallbearers. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.
Clearfield Enterprise, Thursday, December 11, 1924, p. 4 John Connor, the well-known real estate man, died at his home there on Sunday night. He had been in failing health for some years.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 10, 1933, [p. 1] Michael Delles, 76, Dies At His Home Michael Delles, 76, died at his home near Conway at noon Sunday, following an illness of two weeks. He had been in failing health for the past eight years. The funeral services were held at the St. Patrick's church in Lenox Wednesday morning, conducted by Rev. Father H. C. Pouget. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery at Lenox. He was born in Roodt, Luxemburg, September 25, 1856, and was one of a family of six sons and five daughters. When he was thirteen years old he went to Paris, where he was employed for a short time. A year later he and his brother Jacob started for America, it taking three weeks for them to make the trip on a sailboat. Upon their arrival in America they went to Burlington, Ill., spending some time there and in Chicago, where the brother died. In 1883 he came to Iowa, fording the Mississippi River in a wagon at Burlington, and settling on a farm in Taylor County, near the Missouri line. He was married Nov. 28, 1893, to Miss Sarah Bannon of Sharpsburg, the ceremony taking place in the St. Patrick's church at Lenox. To them were born three sons and one daughter [words missing] of this community and Carl of Los Lomas, N. Mex. Mr. Delles was a member of the St. Patrick's church of Lenox and a charter member of the Modern Woodmen of America at Conway.
[DILLON, ANNA LOUISE SLATTERY] Lenox Time Table, Thursday, April 29, 1915, p. 5 Death of Mrs. Dillon On Tuesday morning of last week the relatives and friends of Mrs. A. [ddis] E.[mmett] Dillon (nee Anna Slattery) were shocked at the notification that she had passed away at the North Chicago Hospital as a result of an operation the preceding week. Mrs. Dillon was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Slattery and had lived nearly her entire life in Lenox and vicinity. She was a woman among women and led a noble, devoted life; one whose character was self-denying---her thoughts and wishes for others---and her death was truly beautiful---the climax of a beautiful life. Even in her subconscious moments, her voice still arose in prayer, to the throne of the Omnipotent; and her lips still formed the beautiful words of that prayer of prayers---the Our Father. She was united in marriage to Mr. A. [ddis] E. [mmett] Dillon of Chicago, Dec. 14, 1911. Mr. and Mrs. Dillon moved to Peoria, where Mr. Dillon had engaged in business. For the past year Mrs. Dillon had been in poor health and had lately decided to come to Lenox to recuperate. While in Chicago, she underwent an operation and as a result, on Tuesday morning, she passed away. At her bedside when she died were Mr. Dillon, her sister, Mrs. H. [enry] R. Locke, her brother, J. [ohn] P. Slattery and her sister-in-law, Miss Dillon. The body was brought to the home of her sister, Mrs. M. [ichael] F. McEniry, in Lenox. Funeral services were held in St. Patrick's church at Lenox, Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. A solemn requiem Mass was celebrated with Rev. J. A. Glenn, of Williamsburg, Iowa, celebrant; Rev. J. T. Noonan, of Des Moines, deacon; Rev. J. A. Tory, pastor of St. Patrick's, sub-deacon, and Rev. J. T. McGinness of Shenandoah, master of ceremonies. The sermon by Rev. J T. Noonan was taken from the text "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted." It dealt with her life as known to her friends and that her life and death were such as to inspire a hope for a better life beyond the grave. It also meted out consolation from the fact that the soul is immortal, that by prayer friends may aid the deceased in her new life and thus continue the friendship of life until they, too, have been called before the judgment seat of God to receive their reward. The out-of-town relatives and friends attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Maloney and daughter, Mrs. Healy, of Omaha, Neb.; F. M. McEniry, of Milwaukee, Wis., Miss Minnie Dillon, of Chicago; James E. Dillon, a nephew, of Menominee, Mich., Misses Kathryn and Anna Noonan, of Des Moines, Iowa, and Eugene McEniry, of Notre Dame, Indiana.
[DILLON, ANNA LOUISE SLATTERY] Bedford Free Press, Tuesday, April 27, 1915, p. 3 LENOX Word was received in Lenox Tuesday by relatives of Mrs. Anna Slattery Dillon of her death in Chicago. The body was brought to Lenox Wednesday morning and the funeral held from the Catholic Church Thursday morning.
Lenox Time Table, Thursday, Nov. 24, 1955, [p. 1] H. G. Gravett Was Buried Nov. 7 Harley G. [uy] Gravett, son of Ellis and Sarah Gravett, was born in Adams County, Iowa, July 29, 1881. He died Friday, Nov. 4, 1955 at Rosary Hospital, Corning, at the age of 74 years, 3 months, 5 days. On June 20, 1908, Mr. Gravett married Mollie Marlatt at St. Patrick's Church in Corning. He spent his entire married life on a farm near Lenox. A farmer and live stock buyer he was widely known in this community. He is survived by his wife, one sister and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held from St. Patrick's church, Lenox, at 9:30 Monday, Nov. 7, 1955, Rev. Reisz officiating. Interment was in Lenox Cemetery. Pallbearers were Marion Davis, Chas. Maloney, Mike Jennings, Lloyd Leonard, Florence McKay and Lee Pearis.
[HAIGLER, MARY MARGARET "MAYME" JOHNSTON] Lenox Time Table, Thursday, October 3, 1963, [p. 1] Mrs. Haigler, 83, Buried Tuesday Services were held Tuesday morning at St. Patrick's church for Mrs. Mary M. Haigler, 83, of Des Moines, who died in a hospital there Friday after a heart attack. The Rev. Fr. Stephen Kane officiated at the service. Burial was in Lenox cemetery. Mrs. Haigler formerly lived in Lenox. She is survived by a son, Carl of Milwaukee, Wisc., and a daughter, Mrs. Edna Jenson of Oakland, Calif. Her husband preceded her in death. Mrs. Haigler was a cousin of Mrs. Harry Cheese.
[HAYES, FRANCIS MORTIMER "FRANK"] Creston New Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Monday, April 15, 1963, [p. 1] Frank Hayes, 63, Dies on Saturday Frank H. Hayes, 63, a former resident of Lenox and Creston, died Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. He had been making his home there with his daughter, Mrs. LaVon Vest, since leaving Creston about four years ago. Funeral services will be held at 9 a. m. Tuesday at St. Malachy's church in Creston with burial in Lenox. The body is at the Bender funeral home in Lenox and rosary will be said there at 8 p. m. this evening. A former employee of Evans Bros. and the Coast to Coast stores in Creston, he was born at Lenox on Nov. 9, 1899, the son of Mortimer and Emma Page Hayes. Spending most of his life in the Creston and Lenox communities, he graduated from Lenox high school and attended Iowa State College. He became interested in the raising of purebred Hereford cattle as a young man and became known in many states by his success with his cattle. He was a charter member of the American Hereford Association. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Marton McMahill of Des Moines, Patty Shaffer of Gravity and Mrs. Vest of Kansas City. A son, George of Omaha, and 10 grandchildren also survive. In addition there are four brothers, Otto of Des Moines and John, George and Glen of Creston, and three sisters, Mrs. James Mullin of Creston, Mrs. Don Shaw of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Beryl Lininger of Kansas. His parents and two sisters preceded him in death.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Saturday, April 12, 1924, p. 12 Leo Hayes, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hayes of Lenox passed from this life last Sunday morning. The little one had not been strong and had recently been afflicted with a number of diseases finally being stricken with pneumonia. Funeral services were held from the home last Sunday and the little one laid to rest in the Lenox cemetery. The mother was formerly Miss Mary Helzer of Corning.
Des Moines Register, Monday, April 15, 1974, p. 20 HAYES—Services for Mrs. Lola F. Hayes of 3114 East Thirty-fifth Street will be Tuesday 9:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment Fairview Cemetery, St. Patrick's Section, Lenox, Iowa 1:00 PM. Rosary Monday 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home.
[HAYES, LOLA FAY HOWIE] Lenox Time Table, Thursday, April 18, 1974, [p. 1] Death of Former Resident Mrs. Lola Hayes, of 3114 East 35th St., Des Moines, died April 13th at Northwest hospital after a short illness. She was 71. Mrs. Hayes was born in rural Adams County and lived in Des Moines for 18 years. She was a former resident of Lenox. She is survived by her husband Otto, 5 sons, Lyle of Des Moines, Gene of Ankeny, Clyde of Shenandoah, Carroll of Atlantic and Tom of Glen Ellyn, Ill., one daughter, Mrs. Donna Copic of Des Moines, a brother, Clyde Howie, a sister, Ethel McDaniels and a half-brother, Darrel Wainwright. Twenty-five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren also survive. Services for Mrs. Hayes were held April 18th [April 16th] at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Des Moines. Burial was in the St. Patrick's Section of the Lenox cemetery at 1:00 at 1 o'clock.
Creston News Advertiser, Tuesday, October 31, 1961, [p. 1] Mary Hayes, 81, Dies Here Today Mrs. Mary Hayes, 81, died at the Shearer nursing home here at 8:15 a. m. today. She had been ill for three years. Her home was at 309 North Pine Street. Funeral services will be held at Keating and Beemer funeral home here at 2 p. m. Thursday. Rev. Clifford R. Saunders, pastor of the First Congregational church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Lenox cemetery. Mary Helzer was born at Corning, July 8, 1880. She was the daughter of David B. and Sarah Peet Helzer. She was married at Red Oak Jan. 5, 1910, to William Hayes, who preceded her in death Oct. 19, 1942. After her marriage, Mrs. Hayes lived on a farm near Lenox until coming to Creston in 1940. She had lived here since that time. Mrs. Hayes is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Irene) Millard of Creston, and four grandchildren. She was a member of the First Congregational church here and also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
[HAYES, MARY HELZER] Creston News Advertiser, Thursday, November 2, 1961, p. 4 Rites Today for Mrs. Mary Hayes Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Hayes were held at 2 p. m. today at the Keating and Beemer funeral home here. Rev. Clifford R. Saunders, pastor of the First Congregational church, officiated. Music was by Mrs. Claud Hart, organist, who played "Rock of Ages" and "Nearer My God to Thee." Casket bearers were nephews of Mrs. Hayes. Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.
Creston News Advertiser, Tuesday, October 20, 1942, [p. 1] William E. Hayes, 67, Died Unexpectedly; Funeral Tomorrow William Edward Hayes, 67, resident of Creston since March, 1940, died unexpectedly at 2 p. m. yesterday while at work. Funeral services will be held at the Barber Funeral Home at Lenox Wednesday at 2 p. m. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Vitus Stoll of Creston will conduct the rites and burial will be in Lenox. Mr. Hayes was born in Lenox, Feb. 28, 1875, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hayes. He lived near Lenox for 65 years, farming most of his life. Surviving are his wife, Mary Helzer Hayes; a daughter, Irene Hayes of Creston; and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Carruthers of Lenox. Two sons and a daughter preceded him in death.
Clearfield Enterprise, Thursday, June 20, 1918, p. 6 Obituary—Harry Edgar House Harry Edgar House was born June 1st, 1903 and died June 10th, 1918, at the age of 14 years and 10 days. On Friday he was stricken with an attack of appendicitis and on Monday afternoon started to St. Joseph, Mo., for an operation, but being too weak to stand the trip, died at Rosendale, Mo. at about 5:30 p. m. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam House and spent all his life on the home farm northwest of Clearfield. He leaves to mourn his departure two sisters and one brother—Mrs. Ray Cameron, Pearl and Fred House, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. Patrick's Church in Lenox, conducted by Rev. Father Troy and interment was in the Catholic Cemetery.
[HOUSE, HARRY EDGAR] Clearfield Enterprise, Thursday, June 20, 1918, p. 2 Mrs. O. B. Hartman and daughter Vera came Wednesday of last week from Fairfield, Iowa to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hartman's nephew, Harry House.
Lenox Time Table, Thursday, March 7, 1946, [p. 1] George Hufnagel Passes Away George Hufnagel died suddenly at his farm home near Lenox Tuesday night. He had been in town a short time before. He was a bachelor and lived alone. Funeral services will be held at the Barber Funeral Home Friday of this week conducted by Rev. Father G. G. Walker.
[HUFNAGEL, GEORGE JOSEPH] Lenox Time Table, Thursday, March 14, 1946, [p. 1] Obituary – George Hufnegel George Hufnagel was born October 10, 1883, six miles southwest of Lenox and passed away from a heart attack March 5th 1946 at his home at the age of 62 years, 4 months and 23 days. Simon and one sister, Mrs. Mary Spoonemore both of Lenox survive. He was the youngest of ten children and was a man of high esteem, kind hearted and helpful to all. He lived all his life in Taylor County except the 10 years he lived in Worth County, Missouri. He leaves to mourn, his brother Simon, his sister Mrs. Mary Spooneman [Spoonemore], and several nieces and nephews. Also a host of friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held at Barber Funeral home March 8th by Father G. G. Walker. Burial was made in the St. Patrick's cemetery.
[HUFNAGEL, GEORGE JOSEPH] Lenox Time Table, Thursday, March 14, 1946, p. 5 Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hufnagel of Des Moines were here last Friday to attend the funeral of his uncle George Hufnagel.
Creston News Advertiser, Monday, March 4, 1968, p. 8 Former Lenox Resident Dies LENOX—David J. Hurley, 57, a former resident of Lenox but late of Oak Park, Ill., died Sunday at Oak Park. His body has been returned to Lenox for burial and is at the Bender funeral home here with services set for 10 a. m. Thursday at St. Patrick's church. Burial will be in the Lenox cemetery. The son of the late Ott and Mary Hurley of Lenox, he grew up in Lenox and graduated from Lenox high school. He is survived by a son, Donald in Chicago, a brother and three sisters.
Lenox Time Table, Thursday, February 4, 1937, [p. 1] Infant Son Dies Donald Richard Hurley, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hurley, died Saturday, January 23, at 8:45 p. m., at the Greater Community hospital in Creston. Services were held at the Arnold funeral home in Lenox Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p. m, and were conducted by Father P. J. McStay.
Lenox Time Table, Thursday, May 11, 1922, p. 5 John McCoy and Mrs. Fannie Jordan of Oklahoma City were here to attend the funeral of Ed McIntyre who was buried here Friday.
Lenox Time Table, Thursday, February 16, 1911, p. 5 John McIntyre, an old resident of Taylor County, died at his home near Sharpsburg, last Saturday, and was buried on Sunday in the Lenox cemetery.
[MCMANUS, GERTRUDE JOHANNA O'BRIEN] Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Thursday, August 1, 1957, p. 8 Mr. and Mrs. Harley Morley attended funeral services for Mrs. M. [ichael] L. McManus Monday morning at Diagonal. Mrs. McManus was an aunt of Mrs. Morley.
Lenox Time Table, Thursday, February 12, 1976, p. 20 John McManus, Diagonal, dies Diagonal – John Donovan McManus, 62, of the Diagonal community, died at the Veterans hospital at Des Moines Wednesday morning. He had been in ill health for some time but had been hospitalized for about a week after suffering a fall of his home. His funeral will be held at 10 a. m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception church at Maloy. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Hoffmann will officiate. Burial will be in East Fairview cemetery at Lenox. A wake service will be held at 7 p. m. tonight at the Varner funeral home at Diagonal. His family said a memorial has been established for the Diagonal American Legion post. Mr. McManus had lived in the Diagonal community all of his life and was a farmer. He had never married. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Andy Hughes of Creston. He was a veteran of military service in World War II.
Creston News Advertiser, Wednesday, June 22, 1960, [p. 1] Thomas McManus Of Lenox Dies Lenox—Thomas McManus, 83, of Lenox, died at the Rosary hospital in Corning last night. He had suffered a stroke about two weeks ago. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. His body is at the Bender funeral home in Lenox. Mr. McManus was born in Mercer County, Illinois and came to Iowa in 1893. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Miller of Reynolds, Ill., and Mrs. Pauline Wiand of Lenox; two grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. His wife, Lenora, preceded him in death in 1926. [MCMANUS, THOMAS EDWARD] Creston News Advertiser, Thursday, June 23, 1960, [p. 1] Rites Saturday for Thomas McManus Lenox—Funeral services for Thomas McManus, 83, of Lenox, will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic church in Lenox at 10 a. m. Saturday. Rev. Fr. Maurice Culhane will officiate. Burial will be in St. Patrick's cemetery at Lenox. The Rosary will be said at 8 p. m. Friday at the Bender funeral home by the Holy Name Society. Mr. McManus died at the Rosary hospital in Corning Tuesday night. He had suffered a stroke about two weeks ago.
Creston News Advertiser, Wednesday, March 1, 1950, [p. 1] W. J. McManus, 71, of Diagonal Dies After Long Illness Diagonal—W. [illiam] J. [ohn] McManus, 71, died at his home three miles west of Diagonal Tuesday night after an illness of three months. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet. Surviving are his wife, one son, Donovan at home and one daughter, Mrs. Andy Hughes of Casey; three brothers, James and M. L. of Diagonal and Carl of Lenox; one sister, Mrs. L. N. Vanderpluym of Diagonal and four grandchildren.
[MCMANUS, WILLIAM JOHN] Creston News Advertiser, Wednesday, March 2, 1950, [p. 1] Funeral Friday for Diagonal Man, 71 Diagonal---Funeral services for W. J. McManus, 71, will be held at St. John's Catholic Church in Diagonal at 10 a. m. Friday. Rev. Fr. Culhane of Maloy will officiate. Burial will be at Lenox. Mr. McManus died at his home three miles west of Diagonal Tuesday night after a three months illness.
[MALONEY, JAMES WILLIAM "JIM"] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, March 4, 1926, p. 3 James W. Maloney James W. [illiam] Maloney, son of Thomas and Mary Maloney, was born near Long Grove, Scott County, Iowa, April 27, 1857 and died at his home west of Lenox, February 20, 1926, aged 68 years, 9 months and 23 days. He came to Lenox in 1876, [and] was married on April 10, 1888, to Miss Elizabeth Huber. To this union three children were born, Ray, of Illinois; and Mary and Charlie who reside at home. He is also survived by his wife. Mr. Maloney was the last surviving member of the Maloney family. His nephews, Will Maloney and his son Tommy, and Francis Maloney of Omaha attended the funeral. Many relatives and friends from adjoining towns were also in attendance. He was a life long member of the Catholic Church, also a member of the W. O. W., and had lived on the same farm five miles west of Lenox for 30 years. Mr. Maloney was a kind husband and father, an ideal friend and neighbor. His home was known as a very hospitable one. "Jim," as he was familiarly known to everyone, will be sadly missed in the home and community in which he resided and the crowds that thronged his home at his death and burial give evidence of the high esteem in which he was held. Mr. Maloney had been in failing health for some time, but was not considered seriously ill and had just returned from Rochester, Minn., where he had gone to consult physicians in regard to his health. He had arrived home only a short time when he passed peacefully away, surrounded by his family and friends. Funeral services were held at Saint Patrick's church Tuesday, Feb. 23, conducted by Rev. Father Pouget, and interment was made in the Catholic cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved wife and children.
Lenox Time Table, Thursday, February 6, 1941, [p. 1] Former Lenox Resident Died Services For Raymond Maloney Were Held Wednesday Raymond Maloney, 51, a former resident of Lenox, died very suddenly at his home in Peoria, Ill., Sunday, Feb. 2, the result of a heart attack. Mr. Maloney was a brother of Mary Maloney of Lenox and is also survived by his wife and a brother, Charles Maloney of Gravity. The body was brought to Lenox Wednesday, February 5 and funeral services were held at 10:30 that morning at St. Patrick's church in Lenox, and interment was made in the St. Patrick's cemetery.
[MALONEY, RAYMOND] Lenox Time Table, Thursday, February 13, 1941, p. 8 Life History of Raymond Maloney Raymond Maloney, son of James and Elizabeth Huber Maloney, was born January 7, 1890, near Lenox, Iowa and died following an hour and a half illness while being admitted to the St. Francis hospital at his home in Peoria, Ill., at the age of 51. Mr. Maloney is believed to have died of coronary thrombosis, according to the diagnosis of Dr. Elmer Mystrom of the St. Francis hospital staff. A resident of Peoria since 1926, he owned and managed an apartment building in which he lived. He was united in marriage to Ellen Lowery at Joliet, Ill., on September 10, 1925. Mr. Maloney was a world war veteran and served in the 11th Infantry, 5th Division. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's church in Lenox Wednesday, Feb. 5. Interment was made in St. Patrick's cemetery.
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[O'GRADY, JOSEPHINE MCDONNELL] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 14, 1947, [p. 1] Josephine O'Grady Dies At Conway Mrs. Josephine O'Grady, a long-time resident of Conway, died at her home in Conway Thursday evening after a long illness. She was the widow of the late Will O'Grady, a Conway businessman, who died twenty-six years ago. The funeral services were held in Lenox Monday morning and burial was also made there. Mrs. O'Grady is survived by one son, Leo O'Grady of Conway; three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Mansbarger of St. Joseph, Mrs. Anna Richardson and Mrs. John Simmons, both of Tulsa, Okla.; four brothers, L. T. McDonnell and J. P. McDonnell of St. Joseph, Mike McDonnell of California and W. T. McDonnell of Chicago.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 14, 1955, [p. 1] Miss Mame O'Grady Dies At Conway Miss Mame O'Grady, 78, died at her home north of Conway, Wednesday, April 6. Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's church in Lenox at 10 a. m., Saturday, conducted by Rev. A. S. Reisz. Interment in St. Patrick's cemetery at Lenox. Miss O'Grady had lived on the same farm all of her life. She had been ill several years and cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Leo O'Grady.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 19, 1954, [p. 1] Richard O'Grady Dies Richard O'Grady, 76, of Conway, died August 15. Requiem High Mass was held at St. Patrick's Church in Lenox at 8 a. m., Wednesday, conducted by Rev. A. S. Reisz. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery at Lenox.
Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, February 26, 1920, p. 8 W. H. O'Grady Dead W. H. O'Grady, our well-known furniture dealer, passed away last evening at 10:-00 o'clock, after an illness of several weeks past, caused by Bright's disease and pneumonia, this latter, no doubt, hastening his death. He is survived by a wife and child, a brother and sister and numerous other relatives. Obituary next week. Funeral services will be held at Lenox Friday at 10 o'clock.
[O'GRADY, WILLIAM HENRY] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, March 4, 1920, p. 6 W. H. O'GRADY As was stated in the Times-Republican last week, W. H. O'Grady passed away at his home in Conway on Friday night, February 25. Mr. O'Grady since coming to Conway has been one of her most enterprising businessmen and was always alive to any move that was for the betterment of the town. He had served in several offices of the town with credit to himself and to the entire satisfaction of the people who had trusted their business in his hands. The obituary follows: At 9:55 o'clock the night of February 25th, William Henry O'Grady died at his home in Conway after an illness of three weeks. He was 45 years of age. Mr. O'Grady was born in Davenport, Iowa, in 1874, and lived there until 1878, when with his parents he moved to Conway and resided at the family home on a farm 1-½ miles north of Conway. In August 1908, he bought the furniture and undertaking store, which he owned at the time of his death. He was married October 29, 1908, to Miss Josephine McDonnell of St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. O'Grady leaves to mourn his death, his widow and little son Leo; a brother and sister and a host of friends. The funeral was held Friday morning at the St. Patrick's church in Lenox with Rev. Father Tracy officiating. Interment was made in the Lenox Catholic cemetery. The pallbearers were: John Cooper, Roy Cooper, Geo. Donaldson, Bob Patten, J. H. Ray, Ed Phelan, Paul Dallas, Phillip Dallas.
[O'GRADY, WILLIAM HENRY, TWIN DAUGHTERS OF] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, July 27, 1911, p. 5 CONWAY Mrs. McConnell [McDonnell] of St. Joseph was called to Conway Friday noon, by the death of twin girls of her daughter, Mrs. W. [illiam] H. [enry] O'Grady.
[O'SHAUGHNESSY, MARY JANE GAVIN] Lenox Time Table, Thursday, November 23, 1911, p. 5 Mrs. Patrick Shaughnessy died at her home in Lenox early Tuesday morning of this week. Mrs. Shaughnessy had been ailing for a few days but her condition was not considered serious until a very short time before she passed away. Funeral services this morning from St. Patrick's church conducted by Father Feeley.
North Taylor Review (Sharpsburg, Iowa), Thursday, November 7, 1918, [p. 1] John Phelan Dead John Phelan, a brother of Ed Phelan of this city, who is well known to all our folks here, died Monday night at Bolckow, Mo., where he has been station agent for some time. Ed and several other members of the family were at the bedside. Influenza followed by pneumonia was the cause. Two sisters, Betrice [Beatrice] and Irene, who are now living in Nebraska, have also been ill with the influenza. The many friends of the family will mourn this untimely death, extend to them their deepest sympathy.
Iowa South West, Saturday, June 7, 1879, p. 3 ---The remains of J. F. Preston who died recently of heart disease, in Lincoln, Nebraska, arrived here Tuesday and were taken to the residence of Mr. Wm. Martin, where the relatives and friends had assembled. The original intentions were to convey him from this city to the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Preston, some nine miles north of the city. For sufficient reasons this was abandoned. The deceased was placed upon the cars and taken to Lenox, where the customary prayers were read by Father Harrison, in the Catholic Church at that place. The remains were later interred in the Catholic cemetery.
[PRESTON, J. FRANK] Iowa South West, Saturday, June 21, 1879, p. 3 Washington Township Mr. Thos. Preston has returned to Lincoln, Neb. He has been here attending the interment of his brother Frank, who died a short time ago at Lincoln, Neb., of heart disease.
Lenox Time Table, Thursday, October 10, 1935, [p. 1] Life Story of Mrs. Nellie Quinn Mrs. Nellie Quinn was born February 13, 1866 in Dubuque County, Iowa and died at her home in Maryville, Mo., Friday, Oct. 4, 1935 at the age of 68 years. She was married to John Quinn and lived in Lenox until Mr. Quinn's death about 20 years ago, after which she and her son, Vincent, moved to Maryville. The son, Vincent, died about seven years ago, and the other children, a son and daughter, died in early childhood. Mrs. Quinn, who was a member of St. Patrick's church at Maryville, is survived by one brother, Dan E. Haley of Yankton, S. Dak., and two sisters, Mrs. J. E. Cameron of Lenox, who had spent much time in Maryville caring for Mrs. Quinn and Miss Mary Haley, who resided at Mrs. Quinn's home. Two grandchildren, Dorothy Jean and Donald Vincent Quinn, both of Maryville, survive. A brother, Dennis Haley of [?] died Sept. 23, [?] and another brother, J. W. Haley, died at Hot Springs, [?] Sept. 12, 1935 Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's church in Maryville Monday, Oct. 7, at 9 o'clock in charge of the Rev. Fr. [?] Graham. The body was then brought to Lenox and brief services were held at the cemetery by Fr. McStay.
Lenox Time Table, Thursday, December 10, 1914, p. 6 Death of John Quinn John Quinn who has been in ill health for several months passed away at his home yesterday morning. Funeral services will be held from St. Patrick's church at 10:30 tomorrow.
[QUINN, JOHN] Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa), Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1914, p.3 Died---John Quinn, of Lenox, whose illness has been mentioned in our paper a number of times, passed away at his home in that city last Wednesday. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church in Lenox Friday and interment was made in the cemetery there. Mr. Quinn is a brother-in-law of Miss Mary Haley, of our city.
North Taylor Review (Sharpsburg, Iowa), Thursday, March 14, 1918, p. 2 Leo Quinn Dead Leo Quinn, son of Jas. Quinn, died Wednesday night after a short illness of pneumonia. The funeral will be held Friday. The many friends of the family in this community will join with Review in sympathy.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 11, 1958, [p. 1] Blaine Robinson Died Here Saturday Blaine Robinson, son of Squire E. [dward] and Agnes Robinson, was born near Conway, Iowa, March 3, 1891, and entered into rest at his home in Bedford, at the age of 67 years, six months, two days. On March 31, 1910 he was united in marriage to Corinne Colvin. To this union were born five children, Floyd, Lloyd and Mrs. Bob Bentley (Irene) of Pueblo, Colo.; Mrs. Elwood Cunningham (Pauline) of Menlo Park, Calif.; Howard of Diagonal, Iowa. He was married to Hazel Graves on January 3, 1950. Besides his wife and children he leaves to mourn his death, three step-children, Marion Graves of Santa Ana, Calif.; Mrs. Jack Crellin (Viola) of Winslow, Arizona; Mrs. Sam Cade (Lois) of New Market, Iowa; five grandchildren; two brothers Frank Robinson of Conway and Mark Robinson of Bedford; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Smith of Coon Rapids, Iowa, and Mrs. R. O. Thuem (Grace) of San Antonio, Texas. Funeral services were held from the Wetmore Funeral Home Monday morning, Sept. 8 at 10 a. m. conducted by the Rev. Father Reisz. Interment was in the Lenox cemetery.
[ROBINSON, BLAINE ELIAS] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 11, 1958, [p. 1] Many Relatives Here For Robinson Rites Relatives from a distance attending the funeral of Blaine Robinson here were Floyd Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Robinson, Mrs. Bob Bentley, Pueblo, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Robinson, Clearfield; Mr. and Mrs. Hal Robinson, Perry; Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Robinson, Conway; Mrs. Eva Smith, Coon Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth John, Conway; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Norris, Clearfield; Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Grimm, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Carruthers, Frank Carruthers, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Williams, Lenox; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Delles, Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Joe King, Bevington. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Graves, Santa Ana, Calif.; Mrs. Jack Crellin (Viola Graves), Winslow, Ariz.; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cade, New Market; Mr. and Mrs. Merritt McLaury and son John and friend Mary Sobey, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford McLaury, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Beach, Sharpsburg; Mrs. Howard Crist and daughter, Mrs. Richard Davis, Des Moines; Mrs. Gladys Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cole, Nebraska City; Mrs. Vince Harvey and two daughters, Des Moines.
[ROBINSON, FRANCES "FANNIE" O'BEIRN] Creston News Advertiser, Wednesday, July 12, 1944, p. 8 LENOX Burial services were held at St. Patrick's cemetery this morning for Mrs. George Robinson, formerly of Lenox who died at the home of her daughter, Nona, in Omaha. Her husband was a rural mail carrier here many years ago. Besides Mr. Robinson and Nona, a son, Harry, of Los Angeles and two grandchildren survive. Fr. Gerald Walker was in charge of services at the grave.
[ROONEY, TRESSA O'SHAUGHNESSY] Creston News Advertiser, Friday, July 26, 1963, p. 2 Former Resident of Lenox Dies Iowa City--Mrs. Tressa E. Rooney, 93, a former resident of Lenox died Wednesday in Iowa City, where she had lived for the past 17 years. Mrs. Rooney was born April 17, 1870 in Keokuk County, the daughter of Patrick O'Shaughnessy and Mary Jane Gavin. She was united in marriage April 11, 1888 in St. Patrick's church in Lenox to John Joseph Rooney, who preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, Ray W. Rooney of Iowa City, with whom she had made her home. Funeral services will be held at 9 a. m. on Saturday in St. Patrick's church in Iowa City. Burial services will be at 2 p. m. Saturday in the Lenox Catholic cemetery.
Lenox Time Table, Thursday, December 11, 1913, p. 5 Mr. and Mrs. John Ryan, Mrs. P. Rea, and Neal Curtin, of Waukon, Ia., John Rea of Fort Pierre, S. D. and Will Ryan of Glendive, Mont., came last week to attend the funeral of Patrick Ryan. [RYAN, PATRICK] [RYAN, PATRICK] [RYAN, PATRICK]
Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, February 12, 1920. [p. 1] Dropped Dead C. [lement] E. [ugene] Sapp of Grove township, the great Poland China breeder, dropped dead on the streets of Lenox Monday, from heart failure. Mr. Sapp was a son of the late Simeon Sapp, well known throughout the county. The sudden death of Mr. Sapp was a shock to all his neighbors and friends.
[SAUSE, KATHERINE "KATIE" HOGAN] Bedford Free Press, Thursday, May 21, 1925, p. 6 Gravity Items Mrs. John Sauce [Sause] died last Thurs. evening after just a few hours illness. She was 84 years old. The funeral was held Monday morning at Lenox and burial was in the catholic cemetery there.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Thursday, April 9, 1931, p. 10 John Sause Dead Several from this vicinity drove to Lenox Saturday where they attended the funeral of John Sause who was quite well known to many of the older residents of this vicinity. Mr. Sause was born in Dubuque County, Iowa, in 1842 and moved to Adams County a number of years ago. Recently he had been living in the vicinity of Gravity but passed away at the home of a daughter in Nebraska.
Bedford Free Press, Thursday, September 9, 1897, p. 2 Died From Sunstroke Walter Scane, A Young Man 19 Years Of Age, Was Stricken At The Fair Grounds. Last Thursday was an extremely hot, dusty and unpleasant day for visitors at the Fair grounds. The fine impalpable dust that filled the air combined with the heat, made life almost a burden to the large crow present on that day. During the afternoon much complaint of the heat was heard on every hand, but so far as is known only one person succumbed to the burning rays of the sun. Along about 4:00 o'clock in the afternoon Walter Scane, a young man about 19 years of age and a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scane of this vicinity, became suddenly unconscious while talking to some companions on the grounds. His brother, Will Scane, and John Webb placed the unconscious boy in a buggy and conveyed him as quickly as they could up town, where he was taken to Dr. Paschal's office. Dr. Archer was also called in and together the physicians resorted to every available remedy for restoring the boy to consciousness. Their efforts were futile and he lingered in an unconscious condition until 5:00 o'clock Friday morning, when he died. The remains were conveyed to the home north of town soon after death. The remains were taken to Lenox on the 12:40 passenger Saturday where funeral services were conducted from the Catholic Church by Father Stader. The family was accompanied to Lenox by quite a large number of friends. The pallbearers were Robt. Taylor, Frank Graff, Arthur Evans, Walter Combs, Rena Fuller and John Terbell. The remains were interred in the Lenox cemetery. The deceased lived with his parents and was a highly respected young man. The family requests the Free Press to express their gratitude to friends for their many kindly acts during the trying ordeal through which they have been called upon to pass.
Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, October 31, 1912, [p. 1] Mrs. W. A. Scane Mrs. W. A. Scane died at her home in this city at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning at the age of 76 years. Funeral services will be held today at 10:30 o'clock at the Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Lenox cemetery. Margaret Little was born in Hartford, Conn., in 1836. She was united in marriage with W. [illiam] A. [ndrew] Scane in Milwaukee April 23, 1854. They were the parents of five sons and two daughters, John Scane of Minneapolis, William Scane of Bedford, Harry Scane of Chicago, Frank Scane of Waterloo, Mrs. Thomas Carroll of Bedford, Miss Harriet Scane of Bedford, and Walter Scane, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Scane have been residents of Bedford for forty years with the exception of a few years in Lenox. [Note: 1900 Federal census and gravestone give the death date as 1838.]
[SCANE, MARGARET LITTLE] Bedford Free Press, Thursday, October 31, 1912, [p. 1] Mrs. W. A. Scane Dead Mrs. Margaret Scane, who has been ill since the first of the year, and for the past five weeks been confined to her bed, quietly passed away Tuesday morning. Deceased was born in Hartford, Conn., October 6, 1846 [1836] and died at her home in Bedford October 29, 1912, aged 76 years and 23 days. Early in life she with her family removed to Wisconsin where she was married to W. [illiam] A.[ndrew] Scane, in 1854. More than forty years ago they removed to Taylor County, settling in Ross Township where they resided until a few years ago when they moved to Bedford, which has since been their home. Mrs. Scane was the mother of eight children, six of whom still survive and were present at the funeral. They are Wm. H. [enry], E. Hattie, and Mrs. Thos. Carroll, of Bedford; John C., of Minneapolis; Harry L., of Chicago; Frank M., of Waterloo. Mrs. Scane was a woman who by her many sterling womanly qualities endeared her to all who came in contact with her. She was a faithful wife and a kind, indulgent mother, whose presence will be sadly missed in the home. The casket was open at the home this morning until 9:30 and the services were held from the Catholic Church, conducted by Father Churchill of Lenox. The remains were taken to Lenox for interment. [Note: 1900 Federal census and gravestone give the death date as 1838.] [SCANE, MARGARET LITTLE]
Bedford Free Press, Thursday, January 23, 1913, p. 4 W. H. Scane Dies W. A. Scane, who has been rapidly failing in health since the death of Mrs. Scane a few weeks ago, succumbed to his infirmities last Wednesday evening, quietly passing away amidst members of his family and friends who were at his side knowing the end was near. In the death of Mr. Scane and his faithful wife, who preceded him only by a few weeks, the community loses two of its oldest and most highly respected citizens. Since 1868 they have been identified with the county and its interests and there are many who knew them in the years gone by will miss them sadly. In Ross Township where deceased lived until he retired from active work and came to Bedford, he was highly esteemed. A good neighbor, a warm friend, always ready and willing to lend a helping hand in time of trouble, were some of the traits of his character that made many lasting friends who deeply sympathize with the surviving children. Wm. Andrew Scane was born in Tipperary, Ireland, in 1831, and removed to American with his parents when about 8 years old, settling near Watertown, Wis. His father died four years after their arrival here. His mother died several years later. Deceased had two brothers and one sister, all of whom have preceded him several years. He was married in 1854, at Watertown, Wis., to Miss Margaret Little. Early in 1866 they removed from Wisconsin to Maryville, Mo., where they lived for two years, coming from there to the farm in Ross township, where they lived until a few years ago. Eleven children were born to them, three dying in infancy and Walter and Agnes in early manhood and womanhood. The surviving children are John C., of Minneapolis; Wm. H. [enry], of Bedford; Harry L., of Chicago; Frank M., of Waterloo; Mrs. Mary Carroll, of Bedford and Harriet, who is still at home. All of the children were present except Frank, who was unable to come on account of sickness. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church at 10 a. m., Saturday, conducted by Rev. Father Troy, of Lenox. Interment was in the Lenox cemetery.
[SCANE, WILLIAM ANDREW] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, January 23, 1913, [p. 1] William A. Scane William Andrew Scane died at his home in Bedford Wednesday night, January 15, aged 82 years. The funeral services were held at the Catholic Church Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. Father Troy. Interment was made in the Lenox cemetery. A number of friends accompanied the remains to Lenox. Mr. Scane was born in Ireland and came to this country when he was 8 years of age. He was united in marriage to Margaret Little at Milwaukee April 23, 1854. Mr. Scane was a resident of Bedford for the past forty years with the exception of a few years in Lenox. He was the father of seven children: John of Minneapolis, William of Bedford, Harry of Chicago, Frank of Waterloo, Mrs. Thomas Carroll and Miss Harriett, both of Bedford, and Walter, deceased. Mrs. Scane died October 29, 1912.
Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, April 3, 1902, p. 4 Margaret Schmitt, of Lenox, whom we reported as being ill with diphtheria last Friday, died Saturday night. Another of the children has taken it and is dangerously ill. The little girl who died was fourteen years of age.
Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, January 8, 1925 [p. 1] Mrs. Catherine Seeger Died At Home Tuesday Mrs. Catherine Seeger died at her home four miles northwest of town on Tuesday, Jan. 6th, aged 71 years, six months and one day. She had been suffering from an illness for a week. The funeral services will be held at the Catholic Church in Bedford, Friday, Jan. 9th, at 10:00 a. m. Interment in Lenox cemetery.
[SEEGER, CATHERINE LITTLE] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, January 15, 1925, p. 2 Obituary of Mrs. Catherine L. Seeger Catherine L. Little was born at Watertown, Wis., on the 5th day of July 1853, and departed this life at her home south of Bedford on January 6th, 1925, having attained the age of 71 years, 6 months and 1 day. In her younger days the family moved to Minnesota and later she moved to Iowa. On February 6, 1883, she was united in marriage to Christian Seeger and lived the remainder of her life on a farm south of Bedford. The deceased had been a sufferer from asthma for a number of years preceding her death, but the illness, which called her home, was of only about a week's duration. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her death two sons, Milton G. [eorge], and Walter R. [ayfield], two daughters, May and Mrs. C. [harles] E. Wieser, two granddaughters, Katherine E., and Mary M. Wieser, all of this city. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church at Bedford on Jan. 9, conducted by Father Pouget. Interment at Lenox, Ia. Her life was one of devotion to her family.
Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, December 12, 1929, [p. 1] C. Seegar Died This Morning C. Seegar [Seeger] passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. E. Wieser, this (Thursday) morning about 7:30 o'clock. No funeral arrangements have been made at this time. The daughter, Miss Mae Seegar [Seeger], who teaches in Kansas City, arrived this afternoon.
[SEEGER, CHRISTIAN] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, December 18, 1929, p. 4 C. Seegar Christian Seegar was born in Stuttgart, Germany, February 23, 1839, and passed away from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Wieser, December 12, 1929 at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 19 days. At the age of 13 years he came with his sister to Ohio, later moving to Kirkwood, Ill. In the year 1880 he moved to Bedford, Iowa. All the rest of his life was spent on a farm south of Bedford. On February 8, 1883 he was united in marriage to Miss Katherine Little and to this happy union four children were born as follows: W. [alter] R. [ayfield] Seegar, M.[ilton] G. [eorge] Seegar and Mrs. Charles Wieser of Bedford and Miss May Seegar of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Seegar was confirmed in the Lutheran church very early in life and was a member of that church at the time of his death. His wife, Mrs. Katherine Seegar, preceded him in death, January 6, 1925. Those left to mourn his leave taking are his four children and also two grandchildren, Katherine and Mary Wieser of Bedford. In addition to those mentioned in this life sketch, there are many other relatives and friends who will miss him and have loved him. The funeral services were held at the Wieser home at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell. Interment was made at Lenox.
Clarinda Herald Journal, Monday, July 14, 1975 May Seeger former Clarindan Funeral services for May Seeger, 87, will be conducted from the Walker Funeral Home at 10 am Wednesday with Dr J D Almes in charge. Miss Seeger was a former resident of Clarinda, residing at the Linderman Hotel. In recent years, since the death of her brother, Milton G [eorge] Seeger, in 1967, she has lived in El Paso, Tex. She died in El Paso last Friday. Organist at the service will be Helen Hall Hoskinson, and burial will be in the Lenox cemetery.
Clarinda Herald Journal, Monday, January 9, 1967, [p. 1] Services tonight for Joe Seeger, 82 Milton G (Joe) Seeger, 82, died at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at 3:30 a m Saturday. He had fallen in front of the Coachman Inn last Wednesday and was taken to the hospital by the rescue unit. The son of the late Christian and Catherine Little Seeger, he was born at Bedford where he farmed until 12 years ago when he moved to Clarinda and was employed at the Mental Health Institute. He worked there for three years before retiring to an apartment at the Coachman Inn. Survivors are two sisters May Seeger of Clarinda and Mrs Ruth Cobb of El Paso, Tex. Funeral services will be conducted this Monday at 7:30 p m from the chapel of the Walker Funeral Home with Dr J D Almes in charge. Organist will be Helen Hall Hoskinson. Burial will be at 11 am Tuesday in the Lenox Cemetery. Mr Seeger had fallen near a turning car Wednesday while going from his room to the post office. It was thought at first he might have been hit by the car. Results of an autopsy performed this week end have not been learned here. Police are still searching for someone who saw the accident. (CORRECTION: A sentence in last week's Herald Journal should have read, "there were no broken bones and that no bruises from an accident were evident."
[SEEGER, MILTON GEORGE "JOE"] Clarinda Herald Journal, Thursday, January 12, 1967, [p. 1] Blow to head causes death Police continue their investigation into the death of Milton G (Joe) Seeger, An autopsy last week showed that death was caused by a blow to the back of the head, caused from a fall apparently in front of the Coachman Inn on Jan. 3. There were no injuries caused from possibly being hit by a car. Police Chief Vern Woodard reports that it has not been determined if the death would be a motor vehicle fatality.
Bedford Times-Press, July 18, 1963, p. 3 Walter Seeger Services July 15 Funeral services for Walter R. Seeger, life long Taylor County resident, held Monday (July 15) at 708 State Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Rev. J. Milton Kinney. Mr. Seeger died July 12 at St. Francis hospital, Maryville. Interment was at Fairview cemetery, Bedford. Included in the services was the following obituary: Mr. Walter R. [ayfield] Seeger was born April 22, 1885, on a farm south of Bedford, Iowa. He attended the public schools of Bedford, and spent his entire life farming near Bedford. On January 17, 1938, Walter and Edna May Hudson of Clarinda, Iowa, were united in marriage. He is survived by his wife; a step son Harland Knight of Wichita, Kansas; two sisters, Mary Seeger of Kansas City, and Mrs. W. F. Cobb of Kirksville; one brother, Milton Seeger of Clarinda, two nieces, Mrs. Kathryn Dougherty and Mrs. Harold Miller of El Paso, Texas; two grand nieces, Sara and Wendy Miller of El Paso, Texas. Mr. Seeger loved nature. He loved the earth, the plants, the birds and the animals. He loved to till the soil and watch nature awake from its long winter's sleep. His loving hands helped produce many crops.
Creston News Advertiser, Saturday, March 5, 1960, [p. 1] John Slattery, 81, Dies at Lenox LENOX—John Slattery, 87, died at the Lenox rest home early today. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Mr. Slattery is survived by a nephew, E. F. McEniry and two nieces, Marie and Josephine McEnory [McEniry], all of Creston.
[SLATTERY, JOHN PATRICK] Creston News Advertiser, Monday, March 7, 1960, p. 5 Rites Today for John Slattery LENOX---Funeral services for John Slattery, 87, were held at 9:30 a. m. today at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lenox. Rev. Fr. Adam Reisz, the pastor, officiated. Burial was in St. Patrick's cemetery. The Rosary was said at the Bender Funeral home in Lenox last night. Mr. Slattery died at the Lenox rest home early Saturday morning.
Bedford Free Press, Thursday, January 2, 1896, p. 3 A Suicide By Poison Casper Schader, "Shuffles Off This Mortal Coil." Just before closing our forms this, Wednesday, evening, a telephone message was received from Lenox, stating that Casper Schader, a young man living south of Lenox, in Grove township, had committed suicide early in the morning by taking poison. The particulars are as near as we can glean them from the message, that at about 6 o'clock this morning the young man went out to the barn to attend to his usual chore of feeding stock. Not returning to his breakfast in the usual length of time, members of the family went in search of him. He was found in the barn in a semi-conscious condition and soon after being removed to the hose, died. The family cannot surmise, so it is stated, what could have caused the deceased to commit the rash act. A coroner's inquest will be held this afternoon. [SCHADER, CASPER]
Lenox Time Table, Thursday, April 6, 1944, [p. 1] Teply Dies In Wreckage After Crash Two Trucks Collide South of Lenox Funeral services for Bud Teply, 46, will be at 10:30 o'clock this (Thursday) morning from the Barber Funeral Home. Rites will be said by the Rev. Fr. Gerald Walker of St. Patrick's Church. Bud Teply, Conway trucker, was killed shortly after 11:30 o'clock Monday morning when a truck he was driving collided with a tank truck, the property of the Spurrier Oil Company and driven by Kenneth Matthews of Clearfield. According to Sheriff J. T. Caskey, who was called to the scene, Teply apparently had [?] the oncoming crash, had attempted to open the left door of the truck cab and leap to safety. When the two trucks crashed, each overturned and the sheriff said Teply's head was crushed between the door and the side of the cab. He apparently was clear of the machine when it stopped, for when found, he was beneath the left rear wheel of the machine. His hat was mangled in the door. Intersection The accident occurred six miles south of Lenox on Highway 149. According to the report, the Spurrier truck was coming from the west when it approached the intersection. Teply's truck was coming from the south. The crash occurred where the two roads form right angles and was not on the way north where northbound traffic is stopped by a highway sign, the east and west traffic is stopped at the right-angle intersection. Riding with Teply were Emil Jasa and his son, Duane, and Harold Barchus. None of the three was injured except Duane Jasa who suffered minor bruises. Teply is survived by his widow, three children, Lawrence, 12, Norma Jean, 10, and Patty, 5. In addition to his trucking operations, Teply was engaged in farming six miles southeast of Conway. |