Obituaries
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[Fordyce, Beulah Marie Ford]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    April 14, 1938    p. 3

Obituary

Mrs. LeRoy Fordyce

Beulah Marie Ford, daughter of [Milton] Ernest and Clara [Gartside] Ford, was born near Blockton, Iowa, May 16, 1902, and died at the Missouri Methodist hospital in St. Joseph, April 3, 1938, aged 35 years, 10 months and 17 days.

She was united in marriage on August 24, 1922 to LeRoy [Allen] Fordyce and to this union were born three children, Naomi Nadine, Francis Clay, and Eldon Lynn.

She was a devoted wife and mother, always putting the interests of those in her home before her own personal needs.  She will be greatly missed by her husband and children.  Her circle of friends was wide, for she always gave any help and assistance gladly and willingly.

Besides her immediate family she leaves to mourn her untimely departure, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ford; her brother, Orville Ford; two sisters, Gladys Ford and Mrs. Elmer Fluke [Georgia]; her sister's children, Glenn Kay and Earl Blaine; and her aged grandmother, Mrs. Maria [Kemery Gartside] Dawes, as well as a host of other friends.

The funeral services were held Tuesday, April 5, at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior.  Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery.

[Shields, Frances Poe]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    April 14, 1938    p. 3

Sister Dies In St. Joseph

Mrs. Ed Shields [Frances Poe] of Mount Ayr, a sister of Mrs. Maurice O'Connor, was taken to a hospital in St. Joseph Saturday, where she passed away that night.  She had been sick at the O'Connor home for quite some time.

[Owens, Louisa Meehan]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    December 22, 1910    p. 4

Mrs. John Owens Dead

Word was received here of the death of Mrs. John Owens [Louisa Meehan], which occurred at Keota, Colo., yesterday.  Her brother, Charles Meehan, and Mr. and Mrs. J. [ames] F. [ranklin] Walkup [Mary Elizabeth Meehan], left this morning for that place.  Mr. and Mrs. Owens lived on their farm three miles northeast of Bedford until about a year ago, when they moved to Keota, Colo., which has since been her home.  No particulars have been received other than those given.  Mrs. Owens was a most estimable lady and had many friends in this vicinity, all of whom will learn of her death with the deepest regret.

[Taylor, Ethel Blanche]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    December 22, 1910   

Esteemed Lady Gone

Miss Ethel Taylor, who has been teaching in the Bedford High School since the opening of school last fall, passed away at the H. K. Hamblin home, where she had been boarding since coming to Bedford.  Her death was the result of typhoid fever, which it is thought she contracted while attending the State Teachers convention at Des Moines.  Her parents and brother were with her during her last days, her mother having been with her during nearly all her illness.

Miss Taylor was held in the highest esteem by students and faculty, and by all of our citizens who had formed her acquaintance.

The funeral was held this forenoon at 11 o'clock at the Christian church, conducted by Elder C. H. Mattox, a friend of the family for the past fifteen years.  The remains were taken to her old home at Stuart, Iowa, on the noon train today for interment.

Ethel Blanche Taylor was born at La Rose, Marshall County, Illinois, September 20, 1885.  At the age of seven years she removed with her parents to Stuart, Iowa, which has since been her home.  She spent three years in Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, graduating in June, 1910, completing the four years course in three years and standing with the first seven honor graduates of her class.  During one of these years she was president of the Y. W. C. A., and was actively identified with that work while in college.  She was the leader of her class during the four years in high school at Stuart, Iowa.  At the age of eight years, she started in the Christian life at Stuart, and has membership in the Church of Christ since at that place and at Bedford.

On November 28th last she was taken to her bed with typhoid fever, and departed this life at 10:40 o'clock a. m., December 21, 1910, aged 25 years, 3 months and 1 day.  Of her immediate family, two sisters had preceded her to the Unknown Country, and she is survived by her father, mother, one sister and three brothers.  The community extends their deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones.

[TAYLOR, ETHEL BLANCHE]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 22, 1910
Ethel B. Taylor – Miss Ethel B. [lanche] Taylor, teacher in the Bedford High School, died December 21st, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Hamblin, after an illness of five weeks, death resulting from typhoid fever. Funeral services were held today at the Christian Church, conducted by Rev. Mattox, after which the remains were taken to her home at Stuart, Iowa.
Miss Taylor graduated from Drake University last year and was always held in high esteem by her fellow students. She was president of the Y. W. C. A. during her course at Drake, and in this work was a faithful and studious leader.
Miss Taylor was supposed to have contracted typhoid fever at the Iowa State Teachers' Convention which was held in Des Moines before Thanksgiving and since her return she complained of not feeling very well, and shortly afterwards was stricken with typhoid fever. Her mother has been at her bedside since her sickness and her brother and father were here a portion of the time.

[TAYLOR, ETHEL BLANCHE]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 22, 1910
Esteemed Lady Gone.
Miss Ethel Taylor, who has been teaching in the Bedford High School since the opening of school last fall, passed away at the H. K. Hamblin home, where she has been boarding since coming to Bedford. Her death was the result of typhoid fever, which it is thought she contracted while attending the State Teachers convention at Des Moines. Her parents and brother were with her during her last days, her mother having been with her during nearly all her illness.
Miss Taylor was held in the highest esteem by students and faculty and by all of our citizens who had formed her acquaintance.
The funeral was held this forenoon at 11 o'clock at the Christian church, conducted by Elder C. H. Mattox, a friend of the family for the past fifteen years. The remains were taken to her old home at Stuart, Iowa, on the noon train today for interment.
Ethel Blanche Taylor was born at LaRose, Marshall county, Illinois, September 20, 1885. At the age of seven years she removed with her parents to Stuart, Iowa, which has since been her home. She spent three years in Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, graduating in June 1910, completing the four years course in three years and standing with the first seven honor graduates of her class. During one of these years she was president of the Y. W. C. A. and was actively identified with that work while in college. She was the leader of her class during the four years in high school at Stuart, Iowa. At the age of eight years she started in the Christian life at Stuart and has membership in the Church of Christ since at that place and at Bedford.
On November 28th last she was taken to her bed with typhoid fever, and departed this life at 10:40 o'clock a. m., December 21, 1910, aged 25 years, 3 months and 1 day. Of her immediate family, two sisters had preceded her to the Unknown Country, and she is survived by her father, mother, one sister and three brothers. The community extends their deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones.

[Chilcote, Susan Coleman]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    February 9, 1911    p. 4

Mrs. Chilcote Called Home

The funeral services of Mrs. Susan Coleman Chilcote were held in the Methodist church at Conway, Monday, Jan. 30, 1911, at 2 p.m., the funeral sermon being preached by Rev. J. S. Young of Gravity.  He being assisted by Rev. Hughes of the Methodist church and Rev. Lowe of the Christian church.  The text was 1st Cor. 15:55, "O grave where is thy victory?"  The body was carried from the home to the church by the sons and sons-in-law of the departed and the interment was made at Old Lexington, the family grave yard.

Mrs. Chilcote had lived in Conway for over 20 years and when the services began the house was filled with sorrowing friends and relatives.

A full choir rendered some appropriate selections and after the services a concourse of friends followed the remains to its last resting place.

The obituary follows:  Susan Coleman was born in Perry county, Ohio, June 3rd, 1824, and died at her home at Conway, Iowa, Jan. 28, 1911.  She was joined in marriage to Israel Chilcote in Perry County, Ohio, June 19, 1851.  To this union were born nine children, four boys, D. [avid] E. [lmer], C. [harles] W. [illiam], E. [mery] H. and J. [ohn] H. [enry] Chilcote and five girls, Mrs. Mary [Angeline] McCracken, Mrs. A. E. [rnest] Mattice [Hester Sophia], Mrs. M. [iles] H. Litteer [Harriett Eva], Mrs. W. [allace] D. Leppo [Alma Mary "Alice"] and Martha Chilcote, the latter two preceding her to the better land.  Her husband, Israel Chilcote, died in 1874, leaving the mother and her children to fight life's battles alone.  She was a good mother and with great diligence kept her family together and raised each one to be an active reliable worthy member of society.

She moved to Conway about 20 years ago and has since resided at the home in which she died.  She was a member of the Methodist church, having with her husband united with that organization about the time of their marriage and for almost 50 years she has lived a consistent member and although not permitted on account of health to attend the house of God, she was always anxious about the work contributed to its support and was deemed by her pastor as a worthy reliable Christian.

She died at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 25 days and leaves besides her children, 15 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.----Conway Record.

[Leppo, Alma Mary "Alice" Chilcote]

Times-Republican

Thursday    January 23, 1906    p. 7

Wife and Mother Called Home

Died----Mrs. W. [allace] D. Leppo, wife of the junior, and sister of the senior editor of the Conway Record, at 3:45 a. m., on Monday, January 15, 1906, at her home in Conway, aged 43 years, 7 months and 13 days.

Alma M. [ary] Chilcote was born in Perry county, Ohio, June 2, 1862, but at a very early age moved with her parents to Iowa, and for forty years, with the exception of a short time spent in Afton, she has been a resident of Taylor County.  She was married to Wallace D. [avid] Leppo, July 12, 1891, and one son, the fruit of this union, together with her husband, survive her.

Mrs. Leppo has for six years been an invalid, suffering pain and agony undescribable, and death to her was a happy relief.  An earnest and trusting Christian, she had no fear of the hereafter.  The dark river that intervenes between life and eternity was for her spanned by a pathway of faith, illuminated by the light that radiated from the throne of her Savior.  She not only believed---she knew, that the promises of the Redeemer would be fulfilled, and with a smile on her lips, and with perfect peace in her soul, she passed over to a haven of rest---to life eternal---in a land of perfect felicity and unmarred happiness.

To mourn seems selfish, though perfect resignation to a bereaved husband and motherless son, is beyond the human heart.  They bow to the will of the Almighty and know that the loving wife and mother is beyond the reach of pain and suffering.  Yet their hearts are filled with sorrow and their load of grief, hard to bear, and for them we feel the most heartfelt and sincere sympathy.

[LEPPO, ALMA MARY "ALICE" CHILCOTE]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 25, 1906
Mrs. W. D. Leppo Dead
Mrs. W. [allace] D. [avid] Leppo, wife of the senior editor of the Conway Record, died on Monday of last week. She was formerly Miss Alma Chilcote and had many friends in Bedford as well as at Conway.

Bro. Leppo has the sincere sympathy of the fraternity and a host of friends in the loss of his devoted wife and Bro. Chilcote in the loss of a loving sister.

[LEPPO, ALMA MARY "ALICE" CHILCOTE]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 25, 1906
CONWAY – Mrs. Alice Leppo, wife of W. [allace] D. [avid] Leppo, died at her home in Conway, Monday afternoon, after many months suffering with cancer, aged 43 years, 7 months and 13 days. Mrs. Leppo was the daughter of Mrs. S. Chilcote of Conway and is survived by her mother, 4 brothers and 3 sisters, besides the bereaved husband. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Wednesday at 11 o'clock a. m., conducted by Rev. A. J. Coe, pastor of the Methodist church. Interment at the Lexington cemetery.

[Leppo, Wallace David]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    September 25, 1947    [p. 1]

W. D. Leppo's Funeral Is Friday

Wallace D. [avid] Leppo, 80, died about 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, September 23, after having been in failing health for several months.

The funeral services will be held at the Wetmore Funeral Home at 10:30 o'clock Friday forenoon, September 26, conducted by Rev. Russell G. Nye.  Burial will be in the Conway cemetery.

Mrs. R. C. [lyde] Slater [Jennie Rutledge], a sister, and other relatives from Omaha are expected for the last rites.

[Leppo, Wallace David]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    October 9, 1947    p. 8

Obituary - Wallace D. Leppo

Wallace David Leppo was born February 22, 1867, in Mansfield, Ohio, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Leppo.  He died September 23, 1947, at the age of 80 years, seven months and one day, following a few weeks of illness.  He was a twin, his brother, Willis, and his sister, Laura, with the father, John Leppo, passing away with diphtheria, while the two children were quite young.

The mother, Susan [Johnston] Leppo, and young son, Wallace, moved to Evanston, Illinois, where she was married to D. [arius] Rutledge, and to them were born three sons and a daughter.  The latter, Mrs. R. C. [lyde] Slater [Jennie Rutledge] of Omaha, and her husband, present for the last rites, survive.  A half-brother, A. [dmiral] C. [yrus] Rutledge of Sand Springs, Okla., also survives.

After a few years spent in Illinois, Mr. Leppo came to Taylor County, Iowa, to settle at Conway, with his mother and her family.

On July 12, 1890, he was married at Conway, Iowa, to Alma M. [ary] Chilcote, who preceded him in death in 1909.  One adopted son, Frank McCabe Leppo, is believed to survive.

As a boy of 14 years of age, Mr. Leppo became a printerŐs apprentice with Charley Hall, editor of the weekly newspaper at Conway.  With energy and faithfulness he remained at the printer's trade the rest of his life, becoming editor of the Conway paper later in life where he conducted his own business for a number of years.  He worked in Afton for two years for the newspaper there about 47 years ago, and about 30 years ago, came to Bedford to accept employment in the Times-Republican newspaper office, with John J. Clark.  After the merging of the two weekly newspapers in Bedford in 1932, he continued working for the Times-Press, where he remained a faithful, trustworthy employee until about a month ago.  His health and age forced him to lay down his makeup rule and type stick for the first time in 64 years.

Mr. Leppo, in his younger days, was a good musician, playing a horn in the band wherever he resided.  In his home, an organ was his prized possession.  He enjoyed playing it, and singing the hymns used in church, where he was a member of the choir for a number of years.  He had the first piano brought into the Conway community, and people used to flock to his home to see it and hear him play.  He taught piano in Conway for a number of years and used to make trips to Sharpsburg to give lessons there.

He lived a full, useful life, doing the work he loved and remaining on the job until very near the end.

The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Friday afternoon at 10:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Russell G. Nye.  Burial was in the Conway cemetery.

[Humphrey, Martha Miller]

Times-Republican

Friday    February 2, 1906    [p. 1]

A Noble Woman Gone

Death of Mrs. J. H. Humphrey Tuesday, January 30

Mrs. Martha B. Humphrey, born Miller, wife of J. [oseph] H. [enry] Humphrey, sheriff of Taylor County, died at her home in Bedford, Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.  On the evening train Wednesday the body was taken to Lenox, at which place the funeral services were held yesterday afternoon.

Within the last few months there have been many sudden deaths in the vicinity of our city----many times have the visits of the angel of death been unheralded, and without premonitory sickness, but never has his visitation been more unexpected---never has the community been more shocked and saddened, than when with his wand he touched the brow of Mrs. Humphrey, driving forth her spirit to immortality and making the body but senseless clay.

Mrs. Humphrey had been ill for some weeks, and during a part of that time her condition was considered serious.  While at no time had the friends and family believed but that she would recover, still, for a while she was very sick.  Later, however, she seemed better, and to all appearances was well on the way to complete recovery.  Even on the evening of the day she died, her condition seemed such that there was no cause for anxiety.

Only an hour or two before her death was there any premonition of approaching dissolution.  About suppertime she had a sinking spell, which first alarmed the husband, and a physician was summoned.  As she still grew worse, counsel was called, but in spite of all the aid learned men could give or loving hearts suggest, she sank rapidly into that sleep that knows no awakening.

For only about two years has Mrs. Humphrey been a resident of our city, moving here with her husband from Lenox in the fall of 1908, but for a great many years her home has been in Taylor County.   But notwithstanding the comparatively short time she has lived here, there is perhaps no one in our city with more sincere friends or who was more highly honored or more greatly admired.

Although a woman who had passed the half-century mark, and with children grown to maturity and a little grandchild to love, still with her there were few signs of approaching age, either in her heart or in her appearance.  The full bloom of her beautiful womanhood was still unwithered by the wintry blasts of years gone by.  Her face unmarred by the advance of age, reflected the youthful heart filled full of love and contentment.  Malice, spite and other evils that prematurely age, could there find no place of abode.  Happy, contented, optimistic, but sympathetic with those whom trouble had not passed by, she was a friend to all with whom she came in social contact.  The social gathering was always brighter for her presence---always more enjoyable if she were there.

But it was not in society that her star shone forth in all its effulgence.  The home circle was her world, and enthroned in her heart above all else were husband and children.  Although her little ones had long since gained man and womanhood's estate, and had gone to homes of their own, to her mother's heart they were just as dear as when as little tots they prattled at her knee.  Hers was a mother's love idealized, which time could not make cold or human act estrange.

Death was brought to this family by a sorrow pen cannot describe, but the blow falls most heavily upon the bereaved husband.  The children have homes of their own, and their family circle is not disturbed; but the husband is left alone.

Than Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey, a more devoted husband and wife the world but seldom sees.

To each other they were all in all, and life to the husband left alone seems void of all happiness; bleak and sad.  The sympathy of myriads of friends is with him, but words at such a time seem weak and inefficient.  Time, the great healer, may palliate the sharp agony of the lonely heart, but for courage to bear his heart rending grief he must look to Him who alone can comfort and console.

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Wednesday evening when the body was taken to the train a large number of sympathetic friends accompanied it to the depot, and many went to Lenox.

The funeral was held at the United Presbyterian church at Lenox at 1:30 yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Davidson.  The pall bearers were as follows: H. S. Ash, Ed E. Cass, W. F. Evans, J. B. Dunn, H. M. Long and T. G. Stewart.

The Ladies' Art Club, of which she was a valued member, went to Lenox in a body on the noon train to be present at the obsequies.

The members of the club and others from Bedford who went to Lenox, were as follows:

Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Long, W. F. Evans, Mrs. J. P. Flick, M. A. Sawyer, Mrs. Wilkinson, E. E. Cass, K. E. Stephens, John L. Payton, Mrs. J. A. Minor, A. Brant, Rennie Fuller, J. F. Besco, Miss Amie Calhoun, Joe Heasley, H. P. Jaqua, W. D. Blakemore, John Burnside, W. M. Jackson, Rev. Barackman and many others whose names we are unable to learn.

[HUMPHREY, MARTHA MILLER]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, February 6, 1906
Relatives Present at Funeral
Among the near relatives who were present at the funeral of Mrs. J. [oseph] H. [enry] Humphrey were Mrs. George Trotter (sister) and husband of Morris., Ills., Mrs. Jerome Winterstine (sister) and husband of Griswold, Iowa, Mrs. Hattie Mitchel (sister) of Atkins, Iowa, and William Primrose (sister's husband) from Benton county, Iowa. Her sister Mrs. Primrose was unable to be present on account of ill health. Mr. and Mrs. Trotter, Mr. and Mrs. Winterstine, Mrs. Mitchel, Mr. Primrose and Mr. Humphrey's children and their families, came down from Lenox Saturday and spent Sunday here.

[HUMPHREY, MARTHA MILLER]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 1, 1906
Gone to Her Reward
The town was thrown into sorrow Tuesday evening by the announcement of the death of Mrs. J. H. Humphrey, wife of our sheriff, which occurred at their residence about 8:30 p. m. Mrs. Humphrey has been suffering from a complication of ailments for some time but was confined to her bed for only a week, when death resulted from diuretic poisoning.
The deceased was of noble and generous nature and possessed of a kind and loving disposition that won the friendship and esteem of all with whom she came in contact.
In the home she was a queen, loving and devoted to husband and children. In this circle her death has left an aching void and broken hearts which time can assuage but God only can heal.
Miss Martha B. Miller was born in Illinois, Sept. 1, 1854, being 51 years, 4 months and 29 days old at [the time of her death. The Free Press joins a multitude] of friends in extending the bereaved husband, children and relatives their deepest sympathy.
The remains were taken to Lenox Wednesday evening and to the home of her son. The funeral is to be held this afternoon at 1:30 at the United Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. Davidson. Interment in Lenox cemetery. The pall bearers from Bedford are W. F. Evans, E. E. Cass, T. G. Stewart, H. M. Long, J. B. Dunn and H. S. Ash.

[Haynes, Grace Church]

 Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    September 25, 1947    [p. 1]

Mrs. Grace Haynes Dies In Des Moines

Funeral services for Mrs. Grace [Church] Haynes, 77, were held at the Crew Funeral Home in Clearfield Tuesday afternoon.  Burial was in the Conway cemetery.

Mrs. Haynes had been a resident of Taylor County for many years.  She is survived by two foster daughters, Mrs. Gerald O'Dell of Lebanon, Mo., and Mrs. Verne Lau of Omaha.

[Haynes, Grace Iowa Church]

Lenox Time Table

Thursday     September 25, 1947     p. 3

CLEARFIELD

Ralph Crew went to Des Moines Saturday with the ambulance to bring the body of Mrs. Grace Haynes to Clearfield. She passed away Saturday in Des Moines. Mrs. Haynes had just recently sold her home in Clearfield and moved to Des Moines Funeral services were Tuesday at 2:30 at the Crew Funeral home.

[Haynes, Grace Iowa Church]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday     September 25, 1947    [p. 1]

One day after, Mrs. Grace Haynes died in Des Moines, to which city she removed in August. She died in her sleep, between eleven o'clock and morning, the hour will never be known.

[Haynes, Grace Iowa Church]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday     October 2, 1947    [p. 1]

Grace Iowa Haynes

Grace Iowa Haynes, daughter of Daniel and Margaret [Thompson] Church, was born July 10, 1870, at Danville, Iowa, and died at her home in Des Moines on Sept. 20, 1947, at the age of 77 years 2 months, and 10 days.

Mrs. Haynes moved at an early age, with her parents, to Taylor county, Iowa, where she has lived for most of her life.

She was married to Cester E [Asbury] Haynes, April 9, 1891, living at Conway, Corning, Nevinsville & Clearfield, Iowa-- where they lived the last 8 years, and where Mr. Haynes died in 1941.

Mrs. Haynes maintained her home in Clearfield until a month ago, when because of health she disposed of her home and went to live with a niece, Miss Grace Thompson, DM, Iowa.

She was always very active in all community interests, being a member of Clearfield Christian Church, Order of the Eastern Star, The White Cross, Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary and the Royal Neighbors Lodge.

Mrs. Haynes was always willing to bear her share of the load of life and will be greatly missed in her wide circle of friends— which she always made wherever her lot was cist.

She leaves to mourn her passing: — two foster daughters, Mrs. Gloe O'Dell, of Lebanon, Mo, and Mrs. Verna Lau, of Omaha, Nebraska.

One stepbrother, Bert Wilson, of California; one stepsister, Mrs. Etta Carter of Penn., besides nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held in the Crew Funeral Home, Clearfield, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1947, at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. Hoffman. Burial was in the Conway Cemetery.

[King, William]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    October 9, 1947   p. 8

William King Dies

Was Stock Buyer In Community For Sixty Years

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Monday afternoon for William King, who passed away Friday at his home in northwest Hopkins.  He had been confined to his home the past two years.

Mr. King was 85 years of age.  He was born in Pennsylvania.  He came to the Middle west when nine years old, and about nine years later, he came to Hopkins, where he had since resided.  He was a prominent stock buyer for sixty years.

He is survived by three brothers, Dan King of Lyons, Colo., John King and Sam King of Hopkins; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Stingley of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Nellie Bridges of Kansas City.

Rev. W. N. Thorlakson of St. Joseph had charge of the services.  Burial was in the Hopkins cemetery.

[Mason, Ruth Stewart]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    October 9, 1947    p. 7

Obituary - Mrs. John Mason

Mrs. John Mason died at the home of her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hunter in Conway, Wednesday, October 1.

The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Conway Thursday afternoon, with burial in the Conway cemetery.

Ruth Stewart, daughter of Eliza and Andrew Stewart, was born in Canada, Dec. 2, 1861, being aged 85 years, 9 months at the time of her death.

When six years old she came to Illinois and a few years later to Taylor County, Iowa.

On Sept. 18, 1887, she was married to John Mason.  To them was born six children; two preceded her in death.  Those who survive are:  Walter Mason of Clearfield, Mrs. Blanche Lawler of Maryville, Mrs. Ralph Hunter [Bernice] of Conway, Mrs. George Nixon [Cordice] of Leon.

Besides her family she leaves one sister, Mrs. Edna Bird of Bedford; and one brother, Sam Stewart of Canada.

She united with the Methodist church in early youth and remained a faithful follower as long as health permitted.  She was a devoted wife and loving mother.

[Fitch, John Henry]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 10, 1960

John H. Fitch Died Here Unexpectedly

Last rites for John H. Fitch were held at the Bedford Methodist church Monday afternoon, March 7, with Rev. Anthony Blankers officiating.  Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

John Henry Fitch, son of William E. and Flora Putnam Fitch, was born June 16, 1893 near Bedford, Iowa, and died of a heart attack at Bedford, March 4, 1960, at the age of 66 years, eight months, 17 days.  With the exception of 14 years when he lived in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, he had resided in Bedford and vicinity.

On February 25, 1914, he was married to Kathleen Lundy, who died on April 23, 1951.  In 1939 they adopted a son, Glen Fitch, who is employed by General Motors Corporation at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

On August 10, 1952, John was married to Wave Madden Martin, and they have resided in Bedford since that time.

During most of his life in & near Bedford, he was engaged in farming.  From January 1947, to January 1949, he served as county recorder of Taylor County.  He was a member of Taylor Lodge No. 156, A. F. & A. M., and an active member of the Methodist church from his youth.  He loved the church and its fellowship, and gave generously of his time, talents and possessions in serving his God through its various organizations.  He served humbly, sincerely, and well in many of its important offices throughout the years, and at the time of his death was a member of the official board, serving as a steward, a head usher, and as church custodian.  Always cheerful and dependable, no words better exemplify his life than these---"He was a good man."

Surviving him are his wife, Wave; his son, Glen Fitch; a brother, Harold Fitch of Conway; three uncles, Rev. Irving E. Putnam of Minneapolis, Minn., Leslie R. Putnam of Youngstown, Ohio, Charles H. Putnam of Pompano Beach, Florida; three aunts, Mrs. Mame King of Fort Collins, Colo., Mrs. Frances Bailey of Bedford, Mrs. Etta Mason of Wakeeney, Kans.; a niece, Shirley Fitch Parmater of Santa Barbara, Calif.; three step-children, Mrs. Helen Van Deren of Eatonville, Wash., Mrs. Floy Wilmarth of Corning, Howard L. Madden of Hayward, Calif., and their families; Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Wilson of Bedford.

[Osburn, Roy]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 10, 1960    p. 4

Roy Osburn Rites Held Thursday P. M.

Last rites for Roy Osburn, who passed away Monday, February 29, 1960, were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Service at 708 Madison, Thursday afternoon, March 3.  Rev. Colvin Caughey, pastor of the Baptist church officiated.  Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

Roy Osburn, son of William and Linnie Osburn [Anna Linard], was born November 10, 1879 near Le Claire, Iowa and died at the age of 80 years, three months, 19 days.  When a child the family moved to Auburn, Iowa and when he was 16, they moved to Bedford.  In 1907 he moved to the farm east of town, where he lived the remainder of his life.

He is survived by three brothers and one sister: F. [rancis] I. [rvin] Osburn of Auburn, Mrs. Ralph Hazel, E. [mmett] L. [loyd] Osburn and Walter Osburn, all of Bedford.  Also a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Jimmie, and sister, Mrs. Gertrude Henderson.

[Osburn, Roy]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 10, 1960    p. 4

Out-of-Town Folks Attend Osburn Rites

Out-of-town relatives and friends here Thursday for the last rites of Roy Osburn included the following:  Mr. and Mrs. F. I. "Irve" Osburn and Mrs. Ruth Garnatz, Auburn, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Osburn & Janet, Clarinda; Harold Henderson and daughter, Bartlesville, Okla.; Mrs. Howard Waller, Sharpsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Bill French, Shenandoah; Mrs. Bob Perdew, Roy French, Paul French, Essex; Wilford Pollock, C. E. Jorgenson, Sidney, Iowa.

[Schurr, Daisy Emily Walker]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 10, 1960    p. 4

Mrs. George Schurr Rites Here Sunday

Mrs. George Schurr of Bedford passed away Thursday, March 3, at Municipal hospital in Clarinda after a long illness.

Last rites were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Service on State Street, Sunday afternoon, March 6.  Rev. Anthony Blankers of the Bedford Methodist church officiated.  Burial in the Clarinda cemetery.

Daisy Emily Walker, daughter of Horace and Mary Walker, was born in Page County, Iowa, March 11, 1902 and died at the age of 57 years, 11 months, 23 days.

When a small child, she moved with her parents to Taylor County, where she attended rural school and the Conway school, until moving back to Clarinda, where she graduated from Clarinda High School in 1931.  The next four years of her life were spent teaching in Page and Taylor counties.  Then she was employed by Graham Department Store and Iowa Power and Light Company in Clarinda, and by Gates Apparel Shop in Maryville.  In the fall of 1949 she came to Bedford, where she opened the business known as "Daisy's Style Shop."

On September 24, 1950, she was united in marriage to George Schurr of Collinsville, Ill.  They continued to operate and manage "Daisy's Style Shop" until the fall of 1954, when her failing health caused her to give up this work.  Afflicted with an incurable illness, which necessitated recurring hospital treatment, she was exceptionally brave and patient.  She did not murmur nor complain in her weakened physical condition nor in the suffering, which her illness caused.  Her faith in God was firm and strong to the end of her life.

She is survived by her husband, George Schurr; two sisters, Mrs. Maisy Crain of Clarinda, Mrs. Amy Shum of Bedford; two brothers, Jesse Walker of Napa, Calif., Harry Walker of Clarinda; seven nieces and their husbands; nine grand nieces and nephews.

She was a member of the Bedford Methodist church, of the Order of the Eastern Star and of the Rebekah Lodge.

[Garrett, Charley]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 10, 1960    p. 4

Charley Garrett Rites Here Tuesday

Charley Garrett of Lenox, a retired farmer, died at University Hospital at Iowa City, Friday, March 4.  The body was brought to Bedford and the funeral services were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Service on State Street, Tuesday afternoon, March 8.  Rev. Robert Duckett of Lenox officiated.  Burial in the Gravity cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pearl Garrett of Lenox; two sons, Carol Garrett of Omaha and Carl Everett Garrett of Marysville, California.  Mr. Garrett died at the age of 69 years, nine months, 21 days.

[Hensley, William Lee]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 10, 1960    p. 4

Hensley Child Died In Council Bluffs

William Lee Hensley, six-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Hensley of Council Bluffs, formerly of Bedford, died at Mercy hospital there Friday night, March 4, after a short illness.  A small sister, Cathy, survives.

Funeral services were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Service on Madison Street at 10:30 a. m. Tuesday, March 8.  Rev. E. M. McGehee of the Presbyterian Church officiated.  Burial in Fairview cemetery.

[Palmer, John]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 10, 1960    p. 4

John Palmer, 90, Died At Sheridan

John Palmer, 90, a resident of the Sheridan, Mo. community for many years, died at his home there Tuesday night, March 8.  He is survived by his wife and by one son, Ashbell Palmer, of the home.