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[Crouch, Rosa F. Scott Rood] Bedford Free Press Thursday August 20, 1908 p. 5 BLOCKTON NEWS Mrs. Ned Crouch [Rosa F. Scott] died at her home Saturday. Funeral services were held at the house Sunday morning after which the remains were taken to Conway and placed beside those of her first husband [Charles W. Rood]. She had suffered much and long.
Bedford Free Press Thursday November 29, 1923 p. 6 CONWAY ITEMS. Mrs. Truman King received a message Tuesday morning announcing the death of Henry W. Robinson who had been receiving treatment at the state hospital in Clarinda the past four years. A. L. Stithem of Bedford went to Clarinda and brought the body to Bedford and prepared it for burial. Henry W. Robinson was the only child of John S. and Nellie E. Robinson. He was born at Clinton, Ia., April 10, 1873 and passed away Nov. 27, 1923, aged 50 years, 7 months and 17 days. Short services were conducted at the grave Wednesday morning by Rev. Borst, and the remains were laid to rest by the side of his parents in the Conway cemetery. [Robinson, Henry William] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday November 29, 1923 p. 5 Dies at The Hospital Henry [William] Robinson, who was taken to the hospital at Clarinda about 4 years ago from his home at Conway for treatment, died in that institution at 5 o'clock a. m., Nov. 27th. A. L. Stithem, funeral director of Bedford, was called and brought the body to his funeral parlors and prepared it for burial, after which he took the body to the home at Conway where the funeral was held. He was born at Chariton, Iowa, April 10, 1873, and at the time of his death he was aged 50 years, 7 months and 17 days. He was the only child of John S. and Nellie E. [Hurlburt] Robinson who passed away some 7 years ago. Short services were conducted at the grave yesterday morning by Rev. Borst, and the body consigned to its last resting place beside the father and mother. The deceased had lived in Conway since 1895, with the exception of the four years spent in the hospital. He leaves to mourn his demise, Mrs. Truman King, his foster sister, who resides at Conway. [Robinson, Nellie E. Hurlburt] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday March 23, 1916 p. 8 CONWAY Mrs. J. [ohn] S. Robinson [Nellie E. Hurlburt] died at her home on South Street Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Mitchell. Interment in Conway cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. John King of Creston came Wednesday morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. J. [ohn] S. Robinson. [ROBINSON, NELLIE EMOGENE HURLBURT] Clearfield Enterprise Thursday December 16, 1926 p. 2 Fred Lincoln Rood
Fred Lincoln Rood, the fifth son of Charles and Elizabeth [Lyle] Rood, was born at Osceola, Ill., Oct. 14, 1863, and his life ebbed away at his home in Clearfield Dec. 11, 1926 at the age of 63 years, 1 month and 27 days. When a lad of nine years he came with his parents to Iowa settling on the farm five miles southwest of Clearfield. In this community he grew to manhood and won for his life's companion Laura May Wentzel, being united in marriage Jan. 5, 1889. Into this home came six children, two having preceded their father in death, one in infancy and Edna Wilson, March 17, 1925. The other four, Frank and Will of Clearfield, Frances of Des Moines, and Mrs. Hazel Reed of Bedford, were at the bedside when the end came. He is also survived by his wife, one brother Roy Rood of Clearfield and a sister Mrs. Emma Fulton of Cincinnati, Ohio, who with her daughter is present with the family today. He leaves five grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends. Mr. Rood has been in failing health since nine years ago when a stroke of paralysis came upon him while in Des Moines, and another this past summer which weakened him very much and complications brought about the end last Friday morning. He made for himself a reputation among lovers of fine stock, being among the first to introduce the Poland China hog into this community. He left the farm in 1907, moving to Creston for a short time, returning to Clearfield and entered the Clearfield Hardware Co. After selling out his interest there, he was connected with Live Stock Journals being at the time of his death associate editor. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and of the Masonic and M. W. A. lodges. A wife has lost a good husband, sons and daughters have lost a good father and the community has lost a good citizen, but he left his contribution in their lives and affections and in the welfare of the community. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at the Methodist Church. The Masonic brothers were seated in a body. Pastors Brown and Underwood assisted Rev. MacCartney in the service. A portion of the Masonic ritual for the dead was given by Mr. Belmont of Creston. The floral offerings were very beautiful. Interment was in Clearfield cemetery. New Market Herald Thursday February 10, 1921 p. 3 James Rood, Well Known Retired Farmer, Dies James Rood, aged 73 years, 6 months and 14 days and a well-known retired farmer, died Friday at his Main street home, to which he moved from his farm, west of town, only last fall. He had been feeling poorly for the past two years, but only about two weeks ago did his condition become grave. Heart disease was the cause of death. The funeral was held from the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. Hankins of Altamont, formerly pastor here, officiating, being assisted by Rev. Otto L. Rice, who offered prayer, and Rev. T. M. Bell. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery. James Rood was born July 14, 1847, in Vermont. Being left an orphan at the age of 3 years, he went with his aunt and uncle to Crawford county, Iowa He was married to Martha L. Adams July 4, 1892. To this union two children were born, both of whom survive. They are W. A Rood of Creighton, Neb., and Mrs. O. L. Williams of Ozawkie, Kans. Their mother died January 21, 1883. In 1887 he was married to Agnes Cohagan at Dow City, Ia. To this union were born three children, all surviving. They are Mrs. Pearl Anderson of Clarinda, Ia., James Austin Rood and Miss Mae Rood of Chetopa. He also is survived by a niece and a nephew in Chicago. At the age of 40 he was converted and joined the Methodist Church at Buck Grove, Ia., where he resided 16 years and was an active member of the church. He moved to Taylor County, Iowa, in 1903, residing there seven years, coming then to Chetopa and purchasing the farm west of town. Since coming to Chetopa he had been a faithful member of the church. He was an exceptional good citizen, kind and generous in all ways. Rev. Hankins, in his funeral address, paid a well-earned tribute to the man. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday October 22, 1914 [p. 1] Little Lyle [Vernon] Rood, son of Mrs. Bessie Rood, died at Unity hospital at Creston Monday morning. Funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Mitchell. Interment was made In Conway cemetery. Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 2, 1960 p. 6 ROY LEWIS ROOD DIES Roy Lewis Rood, son of Charles and Elizabeth [Lyle] Rood was born October 11, 1875 in Illinois. When only 11 months old, he moved with his parents to the Clearfield community where he spent the remainder of his life. On May 15, 1960 he passed away at the age of 84 years, 7 months and 4 days. On October 20, 1897 he was united in marriage to Luella [May] Lyddon, and to this union 3 sons were born, Earl, Cecil and Harry. He leaves to mourn his passing, two sons, Cecil of Indianapolis, Ind., his wife Mary; and Harry of Olympia, Wash., and his wife Ruth; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Luella and an infant son, Earl. Bedford Times-Press Thursday April 5, 1956 p. 5 Coach Rood Of Clearfield Dies Wm. B. "Bill" Rood, 59, coach and principal of the Clearfield schools, died at Greater Community hospital, Creston, Saturday, March 31 following surgery. Funeral services were held at the schoolhouse in Clearfield Tuesday afternoon, with burial in the Clearfield cemetery. Mr. Rood is a graduate, of the Clearfield High School and of Iowa State College at Ames in 1925. Following his college graduation he returned to Clearfield and has since been coach there. He had also been high school principal the past ten years. He is survived by his wife, Grace, who is also an instructor in the Clearfield school. [Rood, William Bryan] Bedford Times-Press Thursday April 12, 1956 p. 3 Obituary – W. B. Rood William Bryan Rood, son of Fred and Laura Wentzil Rood, was born Sept. 3, 1896 on a farm near Clearfield and died March 31, 1956 at the Greater Community Hospital in Creston at the age of 77 years, 6 months, 28 days. In 1903 the family moved to Clearfield and he enrolled in the Clearfield school from which he graduated with the class of 1916. Deciding to follow the career of coaching, he entered the Iowa State College at Ames. Upon completing his work there, he taught for several years at Dunlap, Iowa. In 1924 he was chosen as instructor of manual arts and also as coach of the Clearfield school. The past five years he has been principal of the school. In May he would have completed his 33rd year with the school. On May 6, 1939 he was married to Miss Grace Helen Farris. They established their home in Clearfield. He was a member of the Modern Woodman of America, Masonic Lodge A. F. & A. M. 428. Preceding him in death were his parents, a brother Walter, a sister, Mrs. Leo (Edna) Wilson. Surviving are his wife, Grace; one brother, Frank Rood of San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Lester (Frances) Flowers of Des Moines, Mrs. Jack (Hazel) Hastings of Omaha; two nieces, Jean Lesher of California, Mrs. Charlene Hanson of Omaha; two nephews, Bob Reed of Omaha and L. Banks Wilson of Clearfield. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 3 at the school auditorium with Rev. R. Graham and Rev. H. Ball officiating. Interment in Clearfield cemetery with Masonic services. Attend Rood Rites
Relatives called to Clearfield by the death of Wm. B. Rood were: Frank Rood, San Diego, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Reed, Mr. and Mrs. L. Hanson of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. L. Flowers, Miss Blanche Fulton, Des Moines; Mrs. Wm. Farris, Mr. and Mrs. Eldo Albert, Vinton, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rhoads of Keystone, Iowa. Others attending services Tuesday were Blaine Shupe, Bedford; Clyde Bailey, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Duncan, Mrs. Ruby Main, Des Moines; J. C. Glenn, College Springs; Mr. and Mrs. J. Wright, Ogden; C. A. Hansen and V. Geiger, Mt. Ayr; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moore, Martindale; H. Cole, R. Skinner, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bonebrake, Harlan and Jack Campbell, Blockton; Mr. and Mrs. Merl Sheets, Mrs. C. Black, R. Pokhorn, Mr. and Mrs. O. Debord, Don Green, Creston; M. Carr, Maloy, Kay Keeves, New Market; Mr. and Mrs. F. Whipp, Lenox; Mr. and Mrs. J. Crew, Diagonal; Jean Bennett, Omaha. Bedford Times-Press Wednesday August 7, 1991 p. 5 Lloyd Junior Schofield
Funeral services for Lloyd
Junior Schofield were held Wednesday, July 31, 1991 at Wilson-Watson
Funeral Home in Clearfield, Iowa with Rev. Paul Grandon officiating. Military graveside rites were
conducted by Conway Post #591, American Legion. Interment was at
Conway Cemetery, Conway, Iowa.
Lloyd Junior Schofield, second child of Verne Lloyd and Mary Madden Mickey
Schofield, was born in Kent (Union County) Iowa on April 4, 1932. While a
young child, the family moved to the farm 1/4 mile east of "The Big
Tree" located in the comers of four counties: Union, Taylor, Ringgold and Adams where he resided
until his death.
He
attended country school in Lincoln Township and then four years in Lenox
graduating with the class of 1951. In March 1953 he was inducted in the U.S.
Army stationed in Fort Riley, Kan., then he was assigned to Korea serving his
country until January 1955.
Lloyd met his wife Mary
Lu Beemer at the popular skating rink, "The Villa Rio" in Lenox
and they became engaged April 5, 1952. They were married August 4, 1953 while Lloyd was on leave from the Army. Then
six days later he reported for duty overseas.
After his
return from Korea they lived for a time at Conway, Iowa, then moved to their
present farm home in March 1958. They were parents of three children: Brian Jack Schofield, Cambridge, Iowa; Bonnie Beth Schofield Maguire,
Sharpsburg; and Deena Kay Schofield
Stalcup, Prescott, Iowa. He
was preceded in death by his father, Verne,
in July 1978, his mother, Mary, in
July 1985; grandparents and his parents-in-law, Simmie and Mary Beemer.
Survivors
are his wife, Mary Lu; children, Brian Jack; Bonnie Beth and husband Erin Maguire; Deena Kay and husband Craig Stalcup; older brother, Wayne Schofield and wife Naomi of Yucaipa, Calif.; younger
sister, Norma Jean Johnston of
Burlington, Iowa; beloved grandchildren Tanner
Erin and Morgan Jade Maguire; an
uncle, Howard Mickey of Kent, and an
aunt Darlene Mickey of Mt. Ayr,
Iowa; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He became
a member of the Lenox Methodist Church May 24, 1959.
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