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[JOHNSON, RAYMOND DUKE] Clarinda Herald Journal, Thursday, July 7, 1977 RAYMOND JOHNSON Raymond Johnson was born April 1, 1900 on a farm northwest of Gravity, Iowa. His parents were Charles Edward Johnson and Eliza Bennett Johnson. He was one of 8 children, 3 brothers Walton, Leslie and Leroy, and 3 sisters, Grace, Vinnie and Edna having preceded him in death, his beloved younger brother Jesse surviving. On December 23, 1930, he was married to Gladys Lock. No children were born to this union, but he considered as his own the 4 children they enjoyed in their home: Claire Abel, Ephrata, Washington; Clarice Abel Foster, who died in November, 1975; Cloyce Wiel, Creston, Iowa, and Beverly Abel Houchin, Gravity, Iowa. Raymond and Gladys lived in their farm home a mile from his birthplace until 1958 when they went to Glenwood Iowa to work at the State School until his retirement in 1968. They have lived in their present home in Clarinda for 15 years. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Gladys, the 3 children Claire, Cloyce and Beverly, his brother Jesse, 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. However, they do not mourn him as lost. On April 8, 1974 on a Monday morning he confessed that he had Jesus in his heart and all was well with his soul. His last 10 months were spent in the Clarinda Municipal Hospital, Bethesda Care Center, and Mental Health. He left this earth on June 30, 1977, at the age of 77 years and 3 months. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. JOHNSON, RAYMOND DUKE] Clarinda Herald Journal, Monday, July 4, 1977 Johnson service Funeral services for Raymond D. Johnson, 77, of Clarinda were held at the Clarinda Memorial Chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. Marvin E. Engbrecht officiated and burial was in the Washington cemetery at Gravity. Casket bearers were Wesley Glasgow, Tlaton Hicks, Willard Marsh, Lloyd Oxley, Lowell Oxley and Ray Stamps. A duet was sung by Pat McDonald, and Grace Johnson, accompanied by Mrs. Don Lorenson. Mrs. Ken Nieveen, and Mrs. Arnold Johnson were in charge of the flowers, and Mrs. Lawson Miller and Mrs. Bill McDonald were at the registers. Johnson, an area farmer, died at Hope Hall Thursday after a lengthy illness. He was born April 1, 1900, near Gravity, the son of Charles Edward and Eliza Ann Bennett Johnson. He attended Skinner school, and farmed in the Gravity area most of his life. He married Gladys Lock Dec. 23, 1930, at Hamburg. While farming he was employed at the State Hospital School at Glenwood. In 1958 he retired from farming and moved to Clarinda in 1963. He had been in failing health for three years. Survivors include his wife, Gladys, of the home; two sons, Clair Abel, of Ephrata, Wa., Cloyce Abel of Creston; a daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Beverly) Houtchin [Houchin] of Gravity; 12 grandchildren; four great grandchildren and a brother, Jesse Johnson of Clarinda. Preceeding him were his parents, three sisters, three brothers, and a daughter, Clarice in 1975. Clarinda Herald Journal, Wednesday, December 24, 1997, p. 5 Gloria Louise Joslyn Mrs. Gloria Louise Joslyn, 73, of Clarinda, died Friday morning, Dec. 19th at Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg. She was born June 8, 1924, at Clarinda, IA, the daughter of Ira and Ada Adams Snow. She married Marion Joslyn on May 2, 1942, at Maryville, MO. Mrs. Joslyn had worked at Snow White and Peerless Laundries. She is survived by her husband Marion of the home and two children: Connie Rohrer and husband Franklin, Shenandoah, IA, and Benjamin (Benny) Joslyn of the home. There are 3 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Brothers are Darwin Snow and Vernon Snow of Shenandoah. She was preceded in death by parents, son Jerry, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 22nd at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev. John Clark officiating. Burial was in the Washington cemetery at Gravity, IA. Clarinda Herald Journal, Wednesday, April 29, 1998, p. 5 Marion G. Joslyn Marion G. [uy] Joslyn, 74, of Clarinda, died Sunday morning, April 26th, at his home. He was born July 7, 1923, at Gravity, Iowa, the son of Guy and [Edna] Mae Churchill Joslyn. He worked on farms in the Gravity area and married Gloria Snow on May 2, 1942. They moved to Shenandoah, Iowa, in 1950 where he worked and managed the Snow White Laundry and Ace Cleaners for 25 years. They moved to Clarinda, Iowa, in 1971. He worked at Peerless Laundry for three years, then the Clarinda Municipal Hospital for 13 years until he was forced to retire due to health in 1987. He is survived by his two children, Connie Rohrer and husband Frank, Shenandoah, Iowa, and Benny Joslyn of the home; three grandchildren: Byron and Mamie Rohrer of Shenandoah and Melinda Rohrer of Villisca, Iowa; 1 great granddaughter, Miranda McDowell of Villisca; three brothers-in-law: Darwin and Vernon Snow and Hans Christensen, all of Shenandoah; and also nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, wife Gloria, who died Dec. 19, 1997; son Jerry Allen; brother D. Wade Joslyn; two sisters, Neva Green and Opal Builderback; and one granddaughter, Kelley Jo Rohrer. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p. m., Thursday, April 30th, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda. Visitation will be from 7-8 p. m.; Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Burial will be in Washington cemetery at Gravity, Iowa. A memorial is being established. |
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, January 5, 2000 ROGER DALE JEROME Roger Jerome, 49, of Gravity, Iowa, died Thursday morning December 30, 1999 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center. Roger was born November 20, 1950, at Gravity, Iowa, the son of Russell Lowney and Belva Bernadine Ritchey [Richey] Jerome. Roger served the United States Navy during the Vietnam War as a corpsman and received nurses' training and worked as a nurse's aide. Survivors include his children, Kelly Taylor of Everett, WA, Heather Maxwell and husband Timothy of Gravity, Iowa, Lucian Bolton of Corning, Iowa, four grandchildren, Timothy Taylor, Desiree Taylor, Katey Jerome, Cassandra Maxwell, brothers, Russ Jerome, Jr. of Washington state, Larry Jerome and wife Evelyn of Germany, Gene Jerome of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Danny Jerome of Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Tom Jerome. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 3, 2000 at Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Iowa with Pastor Floyd Hall officiating. A memorial will be established. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 12, 1990 RUSSELL JEROME Services for Russell Lowney Jerome, 64, Gravity, were held at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home September 7, 1990 officiated by Rev. James Hickman. Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Iowa. Mr. Jerome died September 3, 1990 at Gravity, Iowa. Russell Lowney Jerome, son of George E. [lmer] Jerome and Marie A. [gnes] Lowney was born at Colorado Springs, Colo March 30, 1926. He lived in Fairplay and Bailey, Colo. He was united in marriage to Belva B.[ernadine] Richey at Golden, Colo. To this union six children were born: Russell Jr., Thomas, Roger, Lawrence, Danny and Gene. He was employed by Peoples Motors and Bluffs Cycle, Mike's House of Wheels in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He owned Russ's Auto and Cycle, Valley Hiway Garage also in Council Bluffs. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, his brother Ted, son Thomas and grandson Danny Nelson. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Belva, Gravity; sons Russ, Jr., Port Orchard, Wash., Roger, Gravity, Lawrence, Patterborn, West Germany, Danny and Gene of Council Bluffs; sister Rosemary Chiviz, Arvada, Colo., and Patricia Guzman, Sac; brothers Donald Jerome and George Jerome. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 737, Council Bluffs Iowa; F.O. Eagles, Council Bluffs; Disabled American Veterans. He was a kind and considerate person and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Clarinda Herald, Thursday, March 30, 1922, p. 8 Robert Jewell Robert Jewell passed away March 21st, in Clarinda, at the ripe age of more than 82 years, the funeral on Monday being conducted by his pastor, Rev. H. M. Williamson. Born Dec. 31st, 1839, in Westmoreland County, Pa., in 1861 he was married to Elizabeth Ridenour, at Woodhull, Ill., moving to Page County in 1874 and has spent most of his life in this vicinity. The wife and mother passed away in 1912 [1911]. All of the seven children are still living, Mrs. Susan Meads of Clarinda, Mrs. Jennie Morley of Gravity, Mrs. Liza Thomas of Missouri Valley, Ia., George J. of Harris, Ark., Ira J. of Donna, Tex., Albert J. of Denver, Colo., and Ernest J. of Fairfield, Ia., who treasure the heritage of the memory of their father. Twenty grandchildren and thirty-five great grandchildren also survive. He was a member of the Free Methodist Church, having been converted at the age of forty and has lived a consistent practical Christian life. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, January 2, 1930, p. 7 Bonnie Louise Joslyn Bonnie Louise, the little eight months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Joslyn, passed away in Gravity Monday morning of last week. The little one had pneumonia. The funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Gravity Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. E. B. Osborn of New Market. Interment was made in the Gravity cemetery. She is survived by her parents and one brother and four sisters. Her aunt, Mrs. A. L. Weingarth, Mr. Weingarth, Miss Hazel and Carl of Bedford, attended the funeral. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, February 14, 1990, p. 5 Fred L. Joslyn A private family memorial will be held for Fred Lindsey Jocelyn, 98, of Chico, Ca., who died February 6, 1990 at the Yuba City Care Center in Yuba City, Ca. where he had been a patient since December 20, 1989. Fred was born October 17, 1891 near Guss, Iowa, the son of John G. [eorge] Joslin and Emmaline M. Severns Joslin. He married E. Fern Raynor March 11, 1914. Nine children were born to this union. He married J. [ohanna] Marie Stohr on February 14, 1945. Most of his life was spent in Taylor County. From 1953 to 1973 he lived in Randolph County, Mo. and then to California in 1973. Fred was a retired farmer and auto mechanic. Survivors include three daughters, S. Paulyne Kelley of Carmichael, Ca.; Wanda E. Garrett and Audrey E. Bryan of Yuba City, Ca.; three sons, Clayt D. Joslyn of Paradise, Ca.; Boyd E. Joslyn of Chico, Ca. and Lewis E. Joslyn of Clarinda; 15 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. His wife and a daughter Naomi D. Kimpton of Portland, Or and two infants, Thermal and Bonnie preceded him in death. Private inurnment in Washington Cemetery at Gravity, Iowa will be under the direction of Hall-Van Hook Funeral Chapel of Chicago, Ca. Contributions to a favorite charity are suggested by the family. [JOSLYN, JOHANNA Jun MARIE STOHER Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 11, 1975 Service in Gravity For Marie Joslyn Inurnment was held Tues., Dec. 8 at the Gravity Cemetery for Mrs. Fred (Marie) Joslyn who died November 10, at Sacramento, Calif. Services were held in Carmichael, Calif., November 11. She was born June 11, 1899 at Nuernburg, Germany. Her husband Fred Joslyn and son, Boyd Joslyn returned to Bedford with the ashes for the services. They are visiting Mrs. Hattie McNutt here, the sister of Fred. They are also visiting the Lewis Joslyns in Clarinda.
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Blockton News, Thursday, February 23, 1922, p. 4 Miles E. [lbert] Watson and wife received a telegram Monday evening from Cache, Oklahoma, stating that their grandson, Orlo J. Jarvis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jarvis of Cache, had passed away at 2 o'clock Monday. The young man was born in Blockton and had been an invalid all his life. He was the fourth child of a family of nine children. He was taken seriously ill last week and passed away as above stated at the age of 25 years. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 and interment was made at Cache. [JENKINS, JOSEPHINE "JOSIE" WHITTEN] Blockton News, Thursday, December 4, 1919, [p. 1] Obituary – Josie Whitten Jenkins was born September 25, 1870, at Isadora, Mo. Died at her home in Wellsville, Kansas, November 28, 1919, aged 49 years, 2 months and 3 days. She was a devoted and unusual Christian character. Her life was spent in loyal and loving sacrifice for others. She was a friend to all both young and old. Never too busy or tired to render service whenever it was needed. Her last words to her devoted husband to whom she was almost a bride were "I have left it all to God," and passed to the beautiful beyond of the faithful where she joined the [words unreadable] besides her husband, an aged father, aged 91, to whom for years she had been a faithful daughter, companion and housekeeper; three sisters and one brother—Mrs. W. E. Stubbs, Mound City, Mo.; Mrs. Amelia Sapp, Ravenwood, Mo.; Mrs. Rev. J. C. Wilson, Ottawa, Kansas; John C. Whitten, Ravenwood, Mo.---13 nieces and nephews and other relatives, besides a host of friends. She was united in marriage to Harry Lamont Jenkins July 8, 1919, after which they located in Wellsville, Kansas, where they established a beautiful and happy home. She united with the Methodist church in early life She lived faithful to her Christ. Her every day life was a living testimony of her faith in Jesus Christ. The call came at 3:45 Friday afternoon, November 28, when she happily passed to her immortal home. For many years with her father and family she lived at Blockton, Iowa, where [she] was well and favorably known. Her Christian life and devotion to home and church, father, husband and friends still lives in the memory of all who knew her. Home funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Harwood, pastor Blockton Methodist church, Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 2nd, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton.
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Blockton News, Thursday, January 4, 1934, p. 8 Obituary – George A. [lexander] Jones was born near Leesburg, Ohio, in Adams County, Sept. 15, 1861, and departed this life at his home in Worth County, Mo., Dec. 21, 1933, at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 6 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ella Hibbs Nov. 12, 1882. To this union was born six children, as follows: Elizabeth Eve, who died in infancy; Arthur Hubert, who died at the age of 17 months; Harvey and Harley, who still survive, and Clyde and Claude who passed away in infancy. He leaves to mourn his departure his companion, his two sons, six grandchildren, one great grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Agnes Milner of El Centro, California, and many other relatives and friends. His parents, one brother, Ulysses Jones and one sister, Mrs. Cora Hoddyshell, preceded him in death. He confessed his faith in Christ in 1900 and was buried with his Lord in baptism by Bro. Nelson Florea. He afterwards united with the Isadora Christian church, which he served as deacon for a number of years, and of which he was still a member at the time of death. George was a faithful, loving companion, a kind loving father, and an excellent neighbor. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the many friends. The funeral services were held in the Isadora Christian church Dec. 23, conducted by Challie E. Graham, and the remains laid to rest in the Isadora cemetery.
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Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, November 13, 1913, p. 5 Gravity Mrs. Martha Kern died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. [oshua] E. Nelson Wednesday morning at 1 o’clock. Funeral services were held in the Christian church Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by Rev. I. E. Wade, assisted by Rev. W. L. Dunlavy. Miss Grace Dunlavy sang a solo, as had been requested by Grandma Kern. The remains were taken to La Harpe, Ill, for burial. [KERN, MARTHA PORCH] Bedford Free Press, Tuesday, November 18 1913, p. 4 Gravity Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Nelson returned Thursday evening from La Harpe, Ill., where they had accompanied the body of Mrs. Kern for burial. [KERN, MARTHA PORCH] [KERN, MARTHA PORCH] [KONECNE, EFFIE GOURILDA RICHARDSON] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday November 19, 1959 p. 5 Mrs. Effie Konecne Died At Gravity Mrs. Effie Konecne of Gravity died Thursday, November 12, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grace Foster in Gravity, where she had been cared for by the family. Funeral services were held at the Gravity Christian church, Sunday afternoon, November 15, conducted by Rev. Donald F. Peal of Maryville, Mo. Burial was in Washington cemetery at Gravity. Effie Richardson, daughter of Benjamin and Delila Richardson, was born near Sigourney, Iowa, June 22, 1870, and passed away at the age of 89 years and five months. When a child she came with her parents to the Fairview community, south of Corning. On March 22, 1891 she was married to John Konecne of the Holt community, where they resided until they moved to Gravity. Five children were born to this union. Bessie Roberts of Vancouver, Wash., Grace Foster of Gravity, Ora Konecne of Brooks, Fred Konecne of Burlington, Orpha Baker of Gravity. She leaves to mourn her passing her children, 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, two daughters-in-law, and one son-in-law. Also three sisters, Mrs. Mary Johnson of Bedford, Mrs. Ella Laird of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. Iva Fry of Westminster, Colo.; one brother-in-law, Bud Johnson of Bedford. She was a member of the Fairview Christian church in the community where she lived so many years. Mrs. Konecne was a loving mother and grandmother and was always happy when the small great grandchildren came to visit her. She will be missed by all who knew her. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 6, 1933, p. 3 GRAVITY Frank Konecne Dies Funeral For War Veteran Held Saturday Frank Konecne, 90, Civil War veteran, died at his home in Gravity Thursday. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. R. V. Felt, assisted by Rev. Mr. Dickey. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery. Frank Konecne, Jr., of Kansas attended his father’s funeral here Saturday. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 2, 1952, p. 4 Obituary – Lewis Konecne Lewis Wilbur Konecne, youngest son of Frank and Mary Emiline Konecne, was born in Holt Township, nine miles north of Gravity, March 24, 1872 and died Sept. 22, 1952 at the age of 80 years, five months, 28 days. He grew to manhood in Taylor County, moving into Gravity when about 46 years of age to make his home with his sister, Mrs. Mary Dunkin. He was a regular attendant of the Christian church. His health failed more than three years ago and after being in a hospital in Des Moines a few months, he went to Bedford and entered the Armstrong nursing home, where he lived the remainder of his life. Those left to mourn his passing are: one brother, Frank Konecne, St. Joseph; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Parks of Gravity, Mrs. Mary Dunkin of near Conway, Mrs. Belle Schooling of Corning. One brother, John, preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 24 at the Christian church in Gravity by Rev. R. V. Felt, former pastor of the Gravity Methodist church. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery. Bedford Free Press, Wednesday, October 1, 1919, p. 7 Gravity – Mrs. Frank Konecne died at her home here Friday morning after a lingering illness of many months. She has been in a paralyzed condition for the past week. |
Blockton News, Thursday, August 7, 1913, [p. 1] Death of Jennie May King Jennie May King, third daughter of W. E. King and wife, was born March 23d, 1892, and died at her home south of town, August 1st, 1913, aged 21 years, 4 months and 8 days. Jennie had not been strong for several months and had been confined to her couch near seven weeks when the final summons came. Everything was done for her that could be done to preserve her young life; medical aid, loving care and sympathy could not thwart the disease that had fastened [words unreadable]. At an early age she obeyed her Savior and became a member of His church at Blockton. She was a faithful, Christian girl, loved her Master, His church and Christian influences. She leaves to mourn her departure four brothers and two sisters: Charles, of Plainview, Texas; Zenis, of Blockton, Alvin, William and Bessie, at home and Mrs. Roy King, of Blockton, besides her parents. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at 1:30 at Isadora, the funeral sermon being preached by her former pastor, Rev. Geo. E. Purdy; interment was made in the family burial place in the Isadora cemetery. [KING, JENNIE MAY] Blockton News, January 2, 1913, [p. 1] Obituary – Louisa Viola King, daughter of Alvin N. King and wife, was born December 19th, 1912, and departed this life December 25th, 1912, aged 6 days. The funeral services were conducted from their home one-half mile west of Blockton, December 26th, by Challie E. Graham, pastor of the Isadora Christian church, and the remains laid to rest in the Blockton cemetery. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of their many friends. He who cares for the lilies of the field and watches over the sparrows when they fall, has gently folded Louisa Viola in his arms, and will watch over her until that day when you meet in the home above. |
Blockton News, Thursday, January 2, 1913, [p. 1] Mrs. A. Kibbey Dead Mrs. Jane Kibbey, wife of A. Kibbey, died at her home in Blockton yesterday at 2 p. m. after a long illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Friday, at 11 a. m. at the Methodist church and interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. Blockton News, Thursday, July 31, 1919, [p. 1] Uncle David King Dead This community received a severe shock Thursday forenoon when word was received that Uncle David King had passed away that morning at a St. Joseph hospital, as every few were aware of the fact that he had been ill. It seems that he was taken ill on Saturday or Sunday and grew gradually worse and surgical operation was deemed necessary, but owing to the condition of his heart this step was delayed and only resorted to as the last hope to save his life. He was taken to a St. Joseph hospital on the early morning train Thursday where he passed away about 7:30 while being placed under the influence of an anesthetic. He was accompanied to St. Joseph by his sons, C. M. and A. C. King, and daughter, Mrs. Roy Hartt, and husband. The body was brought back to Blockton on train No. 54 and taken to the home south of town where the funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Uncle David King will be greatly missed by his many friends and by his children, especially his grand and great grandchildren to whom he was a special favorite. Always jolly, he was a man whom it was a pleasure to visit with. KING, DAVID] Blockton News, Thursday, July 31, 1919, [p. 1] Obituary- David King, son of Isaac and Mary King, was born in Lee County, Iowa, January 4th, 1841, and passed away at a hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri, Thursday morning, July 24th, 1919, aged 78 years, 6 months and 20 days. At the age of 14 years, the family came to Platteville, Taylor County. All his life since has been spent in Taylor and Ringgold counties except three years spent in [word unreadable] county, Kansas. David King was united in matrimony to Miss Malinda Sickels at Platteville on March 23d, 1862. To this home came five sons---Charles, Cassus [Cassius], Ellis, Percy and Arthur, and one daughter—Mary Hartt. [?] King united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Platteville about 1862. Faithful, true and loyal to duty he loved the church and all his life. Twenty-seven grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren [words unreadable] during his life and will honor his memory. His home life, ideal and always [?], was on the home farm in Clinton Township, Ringgold County. Three years ago Mrs. King went home and since then the affections of the husband followed her to the home in the skies. A good man's true patriot, a faithful husband and a kind father has gone to his reward. A host of friends and neighbors will honor his memory and always esteem the sterling qualities of a true man. [Of] the Isaac King family of eight sons and two daughters only two are remaining, Mr. P. C. King, Marengo and Dr. A. H. King of [?]. Charles King [words unreadable] Ichabod King in 1876 at Bedford, Mrs. Dr. Morgan Propst in 1903 at Geneva, Nebraska; Thomas King in 1904 at Blockton; Dr. Valentine King in 1908 at Seven Pines, Virginia; A.[den] D. King in 1917 at Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Mrs. Sarah Franklin in Chicago. The funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock and were largely attended. Rev. D. J. Shenton of Shelby, a former pastor of the Blockton Methodist church, preached the funeral sermon and was assisted in the service by Rev. E. J. Laird. Four grandsons—Roy, Myron, Ernest and Earl King—were the pallbearers. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. Blockton News, Thursday, August 30, 1917, [p. 1] Obituary – Malinda Sickels King, daughter of J. [ames] S. [amuel] and Mary [Dulaney] Sickels, was born March 19th, 1847, at Homer, Michigan. After a life of 70 years, 5 months and 4 days she went to her rest Aug. 23, 1917. Her illness dated from June 29th, and heart trouble was the cause of her death. Mrs. King's greatest desire was for her children and home. Grandma, as she was called by all, was loved by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to such an extent that it seemed too good to be of earth. When 11 years of age she came to Iowa with her parents and settled at Platteville where the family home was located for many years. On March 23 1862, she was united in marriage to David King which union was sacredly kept till the last. To the home came 5 sons—Charlie, Cassius, Ellis, Percy and Art---and one daughter, Mary Dell. All today have the memory of a good mother. Mrs. King united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Platteville in 1862. She held her church and her Savior in the highest honor and loyalty and was ready to go at His call. Three brothers---George, Homer, and Elmer Sickels---and 27 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren are living and with a host of relatives and friends are bereaved by her going to her reward. The funeral services were held at the family residence which has been their home for the past 34 years, Saturday, Aug. 25, at 11 o'clock, conducted by David J. Shenton, of Shelby, assisted by Rev. William Mercer, of Blockton. The sacred services were sad and the words spoken by Rev. Shenton went straight to the hearts of the people. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. [KING, MALINDA SICKELS]
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Clarinda Journal, Thursday, April 1, 1915, p. 8 John Liggett John Liggett, formerly of Page County, died at his home in Taylor County, about two and one-half miles from New Market, Friday night, March 26, 1915. His funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The deceased was a member of Nodaway lodge, No. 140, A. F. and A. M., of Clarinda. [LIGGETT, JOHN HOUSTON] Clarinda Journal, Thursday, April 8, 1915, p. 5 John H. Liggett New Market Herald, April 1: John H. [ouston] Liggett was born near Zanesville, O., Feb. 24, 1830, and died at his home just north of New Market, March 26, 1915, aged 85 years, 1 month and 2 days. In early life Mr. Liggett was an expert machinist and was employed by a company which manufactured stationery engines and boilers. His business was to install this machinery in different places over the country. It was while in connection with this business that he came west in 1854, where he installed the machinery for a saw mill southwest of here near where Braddyville is now located. He worked for the machine company about eight years and during that time had the privilege of viewing a great deal of the western country and saw the opportunities here for the young man of energy and courage. Deceased was married to Sara Lorain Gillett of Knoxville, Ia., in the spring of 1858 and in the fall of the same year they moved on a farm about eight miles northeast of Bedford, near where Conway is now located, but before that town was even started. After residing there a few years Mr. and Mrs. Liggett moved to Page County and located about two miles southwest of Hawleyville on what is now the Alfred Falk farm, where they resided twenty-two years. In the spring of 1888 they moved to New Market where they resided a short time until their home was completed on the farm just north of town. They moved on this place during the summer of that year and where they remained until both were called to their heavenly rewards. Mrs. Sara Gillett Liggett departed this life in December 1899. Mr. and Mrs. Liggett were never blest with children of their own, but they provided three different children with a happy home. Hiram V. Hatfield, now of Wamego, Kan., was reared to manhood by these venerable people, as was Loren Gillett, who now resides at Omaha. Miss Glenna Johnson, now Mrs. Lloyd Combs, of Farmer, S. D., was also cared for by these good people. Mr. Liggett was again married, on May 7, 1903, to Mrs. Mary Hill of Gravity, who has been a kind and faithful wife and has done everything in her power to make her husband comfortable and happy. His latter years were blest with a loving and devoted companion. Besides his wife and foster children Mr. Liggett leaves to mourn his death two brothers and two sisters: Dr. H. B. Liggett of Omaha; Ezra Liggett, of Cardington, O.; Mrs. Millie Glidden and Mrs. Martha Mosher, both of Columbus, O. Deceased was a good, kindhearted man, and unlike many wealthy men, was a true philanthropist. He was always generous to the needy and had the love of mankind at heart. During his life he gave away over $60,000 in money and lands. Property that he has given away is now valued at $100,000. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church [and] was a true Christian gentleman. He was a member of the Masonic order, his membership being with the Clarinda lodge, where he joined years ago. Mr. Liggett was a veteran of the Civil war, having been a member of Company H, Sixteenth Iowa infantry and was with Sherman in his march to the sea. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. D. I. Hower of the Methodist Episcopal church. Interment took place in the Memory cemetery. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, portraying the love and devotion in which the departed one was held by his relatives and friends. Those attending the funeral from a distance were H. V. Hatfield of Wamego, Kan.; Loren Gillett of Omaha; Mrs. Lloyd Combs of Farmer, S. D.; Dr. H. B. Liggett and wife and Guy Liggett and wife of Omaha; T. H. Worling of Shenandoah; Melvin Rogers, William Morey and Theo Masters of Gravity, and David Friedman of Clarinda. [LIGGETT, JOHN HOUSTON]
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 6, 1954, p. 6 Obituary – Charles B. Lock Charles Ben Lock, son of John Boague and Licetta Lock, was born Oct. 12, 1881 in Jefferson County, Iowa, and died at his home in Gravity, April 20, 1954, aged 72 years, six months and eight days. During his infancy the family moved to Taylor County, where with the exception of a short time spent in Kansas and Wyoming he lived until his death, being a resident of the Gravity community nearly 70 years. He was married Dec. 23, 1908 to Orpha Blanche Burwell and was engaged in farming until l942 and soon after leaving the farm he entered the real estate and insurance business. He was a member of the Gravity Methodist church, served many years on its official board, and attended the services as regularly as health permitted. During his last illness he once remarked, “I know that the prayers people offered for me have entered into the very gates of heaven.” Charlie knew the Lord Jesus as his personal Saviour and could say with the apostle Paul, “ . . . having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is far better.” (Phil. 1:23) He was also a long time member of the IOOF Subordinate Lodge, the Encampment, Canton and the Rebekahs. To treasure his memory he leaves Orpha, his wife, and their three children, Mrs. Mildred Jamison of Villisca, Mrs. Gladys Johnson of Gravity and Oliver Lock of Ames; also five grandchildren and one great grandson. Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 23 at the Gravity Methodist church by Rev. William J. Weber and interment was made in the Gravity cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 8, 1983 Final Rites Held December 6 For Ed Lock, 91 Funeral services for John Edward Lock, 91, of Gravity, Iowa, held December 6 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were officiated by Rev. James Dale. Mr. Lock died December 3, 1983 in Bedford Manor. Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity. John Edward Lock, son of William and Rhonda Lock, was born at Ollie, Iowa, October 22, 1892. He grew to maturity in Gravity, where he attended the public school and the Methodist Church. Ed's father died at an early age at which time he was taken into the home of Lewis Coy and raised as one of their own. On February 24, 1914 he was united in marriage to Nellie Mae Sullivan at the Methodist parsonage, Bedford, and they lived in Lenox. To this union two children were born: Glen Ivan Lock, Dec. 4, 1916 and Kenneth Edward Lock, Dec. 21, 1918. Mr. Lock farmed near Lenox and was a construction foreman until moving to Gravity in 1925 to operate the Gravity telephone exchange. From the exchange Ed barbered in Gravity more than 50 years. He and his wife Nellie, who would have been married 70 years next February, also operated the New Era Cafe in Gravity for a period of 22 years. They did the barbering and cafe working in conjunction with each other. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother, a great granddaughter, Maria Mae Weed, and a grandson, LeRoy Lock, and a very close friend, Fern Coy Beemer whom he grew up with as an adopted sister. Left to cherish his memory are: his wife, Nellie Mae Lock; Glen Lock and his wife, Wilma, and Kenneth Lock and his wife Marjorie; Bob Swan whom Ed raised and was very special to Ed; six grandchildren: Mrs. Marven (Glenna Mae) Weed, Larry Lock, Stephen Lock, Dennis Lock, Dan Lock and Mrs. Rick (Pam) Sprague; 20 great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren and five step great grandchildren. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 9, 1983 Lee Roy "Buzz" Lock Final Rites Were Held June 1 Funeral services for Lee Roy “Buzz" Lock, 43, of Gravity, Iowa, were held June 1 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. James Dale officiating. Mr. Lock died in Greater Community Hospital in Creston May 30, 1983 after a short period of failing health. Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity. Lee Roy Lock, known to all of his friends as Buzz, was born March 3, 1940 at Gravity, Iowa, the son of Glen and Wilma Lock. He grew up and attended school at Gravity, Iowa; he lived in and around the Gravity area of Taylor County all his life. Buzz and his wife, Shirley, were married on October 11, 1978, at Maryville, Missouri, His family includes seven children, Robin, Ronda, Vonn, Nick, Brad, Tracy and Harold. Buzz enjoyed small mechanics and worked as an appliance repairman with the Sears Store in Bedford, in addition to driving a school bus for the Bedford Schools. He is survived by his wife Shirley; his children: Robin Mae Kernen and her husband, Randy, of Conway, Ronda Lee Lock, Vonn Lorine Lock, Nicholas Eugene Harrison, Bradley Neil Dillenburg and Tracy Lynn Lock all of Bedford and Harold Melvin Dye of Brighton, Colorado; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lock, of Gravity; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Lock, of Gravity; three brothers: Lary Lock, of Creston, Steve Lock and Denny Lock, both of Gravity; one sister, Glenna Mae (Mrs. Marven) Weed, of Bedford; one granddaughter, Arin Nicole Kernen of Conway, and you and me, his many friends. We thank God for the gift of his life among us. [LOCK, LICETTA BLANCHE BLAKELEY] Bedford Free Press, Thursday, May 5, 1921, p. 3 Mrs. J. [ohn] B. [oag] Lock passed away Monday morning about 2 o’clock at the home of her son, Chas. Lock. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p. m., at the Gravity M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Weber. Interment at Gravity cemetery. [LOCK, LICETTA BLANCHE BLAKELEY] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 22, 1920, [p. 1] Mother Passed Away John B. [oag] Lock, who resides in Bedford, received the sad news announcing the death of his mother at Pickering, Mo., Monday. He left Tuesday morning for the above place to pay his last respects to a mother. The funeral was held from the residence Tuesday. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 29, 1984 Services held Nov. 23 for Nellie Lock Funeral services for Nellie May Lock, 90, were held November 23 at 2:30 p.m. at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings. Burial was in the Washington Township Cemetery at Gravity, Ia. Mrs. Lock died November 19, 1984 at the Lenox Care Center in Lenox, Iowa. Nellie May Sullivan Lock, daughter of John Edward Sullivan and Marietta Connors Lock was born near Clearfield in Taylor County Iowa March 7, 1894. She grew to maturity in the Lenox and Clearfield communities, where she attended the public school and the Methodist Church. On February 24, 1914 she was united in marriage to John Edward Lock at St. Joseph, Missouri and they lived on a farm near Lenox, Iowa and later in Lenox where he engaged in the trucking business. They moved to Gravity and operated the telephone switchboard and later the New Era Cafe for over twenty years. Mr. Lock was a barber. Two sons were born to them: Glen and Kenneth. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband who died December 3, 1983; a grandson LeRoy Lock and a great granddaughter Maria Mae Weed; seven brothers: John, Frank, Henry, Art, Charlie, Ray and Lee. Left to cherish her memory are the sons: Glen Lock and his wife Wilma and Kenneth Lock and his wife Marjorie of Gravity, Iowa; six grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; a sister, Grace Weston of Phoenix, Arizona; other relatives and friends. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Rebekah Lodge and Royal Neighbors. Her family and friends will remember her as a kind and considerate loved one and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 26, 1981 Orpha Lock, 92 Final Rites To Be Funeral services for Mrs. Charles B. (Orpha) Lock, 92, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of Gravity, will be held this Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the United Methodist Church in Gravity conducted by Rev. James Dale. Mrs. Lock died after a short illness in a Sioux City Hospital Sunday, Feb. 15. Interment will be at Washington Cemetery, Gravity. Orpha Blanch Burwell was born December 19, 1888 near Clarinda, Iowa. As a small child she moved to a farm near Gravity. She married Charles B. [en] Lock on December 23, 1908 in Gravity. To them were born a son, Oliver and two daughters, Mildred and Gladys. They farmed near Gravity until they retired in 1942. The next two years they lived in Cheyenne, Wyo. returning to Gravity where Mr. Lock died in 1954. Mrs. Lock moved to Sioux City in 1972. She was a member of the Gravity United Methodist Church. Left to cherish her memory are one son, Dr. Oliver Lock, Sioux City; two daughters: Mildred Jamison, Villisca and Mrs. Donald (Gladys) Burright, Clarinda; eight grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren. |
Gravity Independent, Thursday, December 16, 1948, [p. 1] Albert Lund, Obituary Funeral services for Albert Lund, who passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, was held at 2 p. m. on Friday at the Buntz Funeral Home in Shenandoah, Rev. Maberry officiating. The Blackwood Brothers quartet rendered “Face to Face” and “In the Garden.” Doyle Blackwood sang a solo, “I Won’t Have to Cross Jordan Alone.” Burial was in the Gravity cemetery. Mr. Lund was born in Nodaway County, Mo., October 13, 1877, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lund. His two sisters, Mary Stundon and Nancy Williamson, and six brothers, Har[?], John, Abe, Frank, William and Arthur, all preceded him in death. Mr. Lund was married to Cora Wrigley in Missouri, in 1900, and to this union was born one daughter, Goldie Lucille Lund Hoyt, now of St. Paul, Minn. In 1905 he was united in marriage to Gertrude Sawvel, of Gravity, and came to Shenandoah to live. To their union was born one child, Russell Lund of Los Angeles, Calif. There are 2 grandchildren, Mary Louise Allom of St. Paul, Minn., and Billy Lund of Los Angeles. There are many nieces and nephews. Mr. Lund had been a barber in Shenandoah since July 1905. He opened up a new shop of his own there in 1913, in the back basement room of the then Websler drug store and later opened his barber shop where Toby Carson’s barber shop is now located. He later on owned the four-chair barbershop he sold to Earl Smith in May 1943, when his health failed and he was forced to retire from his trade. He had been a very patient sufferer from heart disease, and passed away at his home at 8:30 p. m., Nov. 30. He had been a member of the Woodman Lodge since a young man in Maryville and was a member of the Shenandoah Methodist church. His father served 3 ½ years in the Civil War, and came back to their home in Missouri only to pass away when his youngest son was but a year old. Albert Lund’s mother passed away in 1924. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Thursday, May 26, 1994, p. 2 Catherine F. [Fern] Leighton, 66, Corning, was born Nov. 1, 1927, at Gravity to Harold and Grace Filburt [Filbert] Leighton. She died at her home May 18, 1994. She grew up in Taylor county and attended country schools and Gravity High School. Although she had never married, she became a member of several families, making her home with them and caring for the elderly. She first helped care for the elderly working at the Krauth Nursing Home in Corning, then moved to private homes in Corning where she cared for elderly people, making it possible for them to remain in their homes. Miss Leighton was a traveler and had been to the West Coast and also had joined several scheduled bus tours. She had also taken a train trip to Washington to visit relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Darrell Leighton. She is survived by a cousin Glenna (husband Vince) Sullivan of Corning and three aunts, Vera (husband Glen) Harrison of Cromwell, Velma (husband Russell) Hames of Newport Richey, Fla., and Mrs. Ruth Leighton of Cook, Wash. Services were held May 21 at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Corning with Father John Bertogli of St. Patrick Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in Washington Cemetery, Gravity. Casket bearers were Clark Peterson, Roger Peterson, Stanley Peterson, Roswell Peterson, Clarence Boswell. Memorials are established in her name. Arrangements were by Coen-Beaty Funeral Home, Corning.
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[LAND, MARGUERITE ELIZABETH WORTMAN] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, July 31, 2002 MARGUERITE ELIZABETH LAND Funeral services for Marge Land, age 62 of Gravity, who died Tuesday, July 23, 2002 were held Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford with Pastor Ted DeHass officiating. Visitation was held Friday from 3:00 to 8:00 with the family present from 7:00 to 8:00. Interment was held at the Washington Cemetery in Gravity. Memorials can be given in Marge's name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Marguerite Elizabeth Land was born July 12, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska the daughter of Harry L. Wortman and Margaret J. Johnson Wortman. Marge grew up in Omaha attending Tech High School. In 1960 she met Ed Land and they were married January 14, 1961 in Lake Manawa, Iowa. To this loving union five children were born. Marge and Ed continued living in the Omaha area until 1970 when they moved to Plattsmouth, Nebraska, then in 1972 they moved to Gravity. Marge was a member of the Gravity City Council and the Gravity Nazarene Church. She had been a Cub Scout Den Mother and involved with 4-H. She enjoyed being around people, "mothering" everyone she could. Marge never met a stranger and was kind to everyone. She enjoyed writing for the Bedford Times Press in a column known as "Just Another Day" in which she revealed stories about her adventures in life. To Marge, the most important part of her life was her family. She epitomized unconditional love to each of them. Marge is survived by her loving husband Ed of Gravity; five children, Debbie of Bloomington, Illinois; Cheryl of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Mark of Gravity; Brenda of Bloomington, Illinois; and David of Gravity; a brother, Larry Wortman of Omaha; eight grandchildren, Stephanie, Shawn, Christopher, Chelsie, Max, Drew, Lindsey and Angela; and one great-granddaughter, Samantha. Preceding Marge in death were her parents Harry and Margaret and a brother, Harry Jr. |
Clarinda Herald, Thursday, February 7, 1929, p. 6 Mrs. Luta E. Lamb Luta E. Akers was born at Gravity Sept. 14, 1878 and died Feb. 3, 1929 at her home in Clarinda. She was united in marriage to Frank Nevius in 1897. To this union was born one child, Cecil. She was married to Perry Lamb in 1919. She united with the Christian Church in 1906. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, son Cecil, and grandson of Clarinda, her aged father and three brothers, Robert, Chester and Ray, all of Gravity. Short services were held at the Walker Funeral Home Tuesday at 12:30 conducted by Dr. D. J. Shenton, followed by services at the Methodist Church at Gravity where Rev. W. H. Warrior officiated. Interment was in the Gravity cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 11, 1961, p. 5 Former Gravity Lady Dies in Kansas City Mrs. Clyde Lane, 69, of Kansas City, died in Lakeside hospital there on Sunday, April 30 after an illness of several months. The body was brought to Bedford and funeral services were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on State Street, Thursday afternoon May 4. Rev. Anthony Blankers of the Bedford Methodist Church officiated. Burial in Washington cemetery at Gravity. Mrs. Lane was the former Faye Martin, daughter of the late James and Sarah Martin of Gravity. Her husband died in an automobile accident in 1940. She was a cousin of Miss Belva Marshall and other Marshalls of Bedford, and also of Mrs. George Depew of Bedford.
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Blockton News, Thursday, July 22, 1920, [p. 1] Obituary – James C. Link was born in Rockbridge County, about 1 ½ miles of Natural Bridge, Virginia, Oct. 3, 1829. He was united in marriage to Martha Ellen Barger in 1853. To this union were born eight children, six sons and two daughters---W. D., of Blockton; John and Jake, of Mt. Ayr, Iowa; George, of Lowry City, Mo.; Thomas and Charley, deceased; Mary E. of Rockbridge, Va., and Margaret, of Iron Gates, Va. The good wife passed to the other side about 30 years ago. Mr. Link came to Blockton to make his home with his son, W. D., in November, 1905 and remained in this home until old age so weakened his mind that he was taken to the State hospital at Clarinda in 1916 where he died after a brief illness on July 17, 1920, at the ripe age of 90 years, 9 months and 14 days. Mr. Link united with the United Presbyterian Church in early manhood at his boyhood home where his membership remained until his death. Funeral services were held at the home of W. D. Link in Blockton Monday, July 19, at 10 a. m., conducted by E. E. Stringfellow, pastor of the Christian church. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. |
Blockton News, Thursday, March 9, 1922, p. 8 Obituary – Ida May Louder was born in Monroe County, near Albia, Iowa, August 2, 1866, and was called by her Master to the Great Beyond Feb. 28, 1922, aged 55 years, 6 months and 26 days. She came to Ringgold County in 1875 and her home has been in the same county every since. She died at her home near Maloy. She was united in marriage to John J. Lepley June 9, 1887. To this union was born seven children: Mrs. Mary K. [atherine] Grey, Maloy; Mrs. Bessie Hoover, Blockton; [John] Roy, of Maloy; Emma [Maude], of Boulder, Colorado; [J.] Lee, of Clearfield and [Nellie] Agnes and [Eunice] Merle still in the parental home. The father and all the children are left to mourn her loss. She also leaves three small grandchildren---Richard and Margaret May Grey and Maurine Lepley who will greatly miss her. Her life has been one of service and sacrifice for others. For the past several years she has been in very poor health always bearing her suffering patiently and cheerfully. On Feb. 18 she broke out with smallpox and was unable to combat that dreaded disease. She was conscious till the end and told those near her bedside she was going and bade them goodbye. She expressed a desire to see her children once more and said she was going. The peaceful expression which came over her face at the last showed that she felt glad to leave the agony she had suffered here. She was a faithful wife, a kind and loving mother and will be missed by all who knew her. Her vacancy in the hearts and the home can never be forgotten. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. [LEPLEY, IDA MAY LOUDER] |