Taylor County, Iowa: Lorelei Rusco obits Brown file

Elmer Stevenson Brown, eldest son of George A. and Anna Mary Brown was born near Sunbeam, Mercer County, Ill., August 2, 1877, and departed this life October 9, 1950, at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 7 days. When Elmer was ten years old his family moved from Ill. to a farm five miles northeast of Gravity. He attended the neighborhood rural school known as Spread Eagle, then high school in Alede, Ill., staying with his uncle.

He worked in Dianne’s General Store and later at the Bank after returning to Gravity. Many people in Guss vicinity will remember him clerking farm sales and spending nights in various homes. In 1900 after taking the census, he opened his own business office and continued at his work for 50 years.

On June 9, 1905, Elmer and Ressie Selders were united in marriage. Two children blessed the home, Helen Marie and Carol Erdyne.

Mr. Brown was a member of the Gravity Methodist church and served as an officer in the church and Sunday School for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Claude. Those who are left are his wife at home and daughters Mrs. Helen Tysdal of Pendleton, Oregon, and Mrs. Carol Walker of Atlantic, Iowa, five grandchildren and two brothers, Ben of Clearfield and Gus of Rockford, Ill. Honesty, honor, and integrity were his virtues.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 2 P. M. at the Gravity Methodist church with the Rev. James R. Moody in charge and Rev. Bertha Brown assisting. Pallbearers were: C. A Burwell, C. B. Lock, Ralph Weller, Elmer Rhine, Paul Morris.

Brown Wednesday afternoon were; Mrs. L. F. Tysdal of Penleton, Ore.; Mr. and Mrs. George Ouderkirk, of Aledo, Ill.; Mrs. Phillip Pry and Mrs. Ed Woodland of Vassar, Kans., Mr. T. R. Allman of Paola, Kans., Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson of LaPlata, Mo., Mrs. Donald Trost of Kent, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Brown of Clearfield, Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Walker and children of Atlantic, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Johnson of Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. Clyde Lawson, Mrs. Jessie Johnson and Mrs. Nelle Walker of Clarinda.

Dr. Joseph W. Brown, 72, a former physician in Clearfield, died at a hospital at Hastings, Nebr., Feb. 8. Funeral services were held Feb. 10.

Dr. Brown began his practice in Clearfield after graduation from the University of Iowa college of medicine. He practiced in Clearfield for 11 years before moving to Hastings in 1916. He is survived by his widow, two sons, Charles and Richard; three granddaughters, a sister, Mrs. E. M. Willard of Atlantic, Iowa, and a brother, Dr. A. D. Brown of Central City, Ia.

Funeral services for William C. Burge, 52, of Conway, were held at the Conway Methodist church at 2 p. m. Sunday. Military rites were held by the Conway post of the American Legion. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery.

He is survived by two daughters, Mary and Dixie, both of Fort Dodge; a sister, Mrs. Arda Hess of Conway; and a brother, Floyd of Conway. He wife preceded him in death.

John “Bud” Busby, 74, of Clearfield, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at his home in Clearfield. John was cremated and services will be held at a later date. The Powers Funeral Home junction of highways 34 and 25 in Creston is handling services. Online condolences can be left at www.powersfh.com.
John Claire “Bud” Busby was born to John William and Louise Mary-Margaret (England) Busby on January 14, 1937 in Clearfield. He started his education in Country School and after Fifth Grade, transferred to Clearfield School where he graduated in 1955. At this time he married Donna M. Weeda and they had four children; Nancy M., Richard C., Michael H., and Randall J. Mr. Busby worked at Spurrier’s Service Station full-time and applied anhydrous at night and weekends during farming season.

Mr. Busby moved his family to Fort Collins, Col. in 1960 where he worked at a Cement Plant until he got his own Insulation Company up and running. In 1966, he Seattle, Wash. and went into the Drywall Business – first as an employee and ultimately as an owner /operator. In 1976, Mr. Busby moved to Port Angeles, Wash. where he owned Dryco Supply a drywall distributing center and B & N Home Decorating Center which sold paint, wallpaper, flooring, carpeting and window treatments. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Elks and the Eagles.

In 1980, Mr. Busby married Sue M. Perry and they moved back to Clearfield later that year to be near Mr. Busby’s parents. Mrs. Busby liked Clearfield so well, they wound up staying four years. In 1984, they returned to Seattle, Wash. and manufactured portable Mini Barns and then developed Busby’s Drywall Scrapping. In 1995, John and Sue retired to Clearfield and after completely renovating the Maude & Rolley Bailey House and then opened Mrs. B’s Bed and Breakfast. During this time, they also cleaned houses and did a variety of landscaping services for the senior population of Clearfield.

Mr. Busby was the mayor of Clearfield from 1998 to 2000 and sat on the Taylor County Board of Directors, was a member of the Southern Iowa Rural Housing Association and participated in the Southern Iowa Council of Governments. He and his wife also served with the Taylor County D.A.R.E. Program. During Mr. Busby’s tenure as Mayor, he was instrumental in getting the local Library moved into a larger facility with restrooms, securing some additional Low Income Housing for Seniors, securing Government Grants for the purpose of rehabilitating many homes in Clearfield and getting the large play structure at the Clearfield City Park. In 2000, John and Sue held the first Busby Reunion since 1937. They then sold their home and retired to Yuma, Ariz. In 2005, John and Sue once again returned to Clearfield.

Mr. Busby was an avid woodworker and especially enjoyed restoring antique furniture for himself and others. He was also an avid collector and delighted in traveling all across the United States.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sue of Clearfield; son, Rick Busby and granddaughter, Rikki Lynn of Portland, Ore.; step-son, Mike Hilderman of Renton, Wash.; step-grandson, Matthew Hilderman of Port Angeles, Wash.; brother in-law, Wayne Perry of Ashland, Ore.; and father and mother in-law, Harry and Jo Perry of Renton, Wash.

Other survivors include; daughter, Nancy Ashton of Vancouver, Wash.; son, Mike (wife Linda) Busby of Snohomish, Wash.; son, Randy (wife Simone) Busby of Federal Way, Wash.; sisters, Christene (husband Dale) Solomon of Evanston, Wyo. and Pat Walling of Des Moines. He also leaves a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and many, many friends throughout the United States.
Mr. Busby was preceded in death by; his parents, John W. and Louise M. Busby; step-son, Charles R. Hilderman; brother and sister in-law, Larry D. and Kim Busby; brothers in-law, Larry D. Morris, Jim Walling, James P. Perry, Robert R. Perry, Thomas M. Perry and his mother in-law, Twila E. Perry.

Paxil lived his entire life but what has been spent in the armed forces, around Lenox. He attended rural schools and graduated from Lenox High in 1944. He was elected President of his class during his senior year.

Paul united with the United Presbyterian church of Lenox Easter Sunday April 25, 1943, as a desire of his own, before he left for the armed forces. He enlisted in the Navy July 1944 and was transferred to the Army, where he chose to be a paratrooper. He went overseas to Germany in January 1945 and remained there until July 1946. He was with the 101st Airborne Division and at one time was honored

After arriving home he was engaged with his father in farming. Again in August 1950 he was called to serve his country. He left September 17, 1950, for training at Camp Hood. Texas, and was there for 3 weeks. One week later he was sent overseas to Korea. He served in the 8th Regt. of the 1st Cavalry.

He was Sargent at Arms in Parkinson Post No. 250 of the American Legion of Iowa He became a member of the Masonic Fremont Dodge, No. 343, October 13, 1948.

He leaves to mourn his passing his mother and father and three sisters; Beatrice Walter, of Lenox. Vera Cline of Versailles, Ohio, and Doris Butler of Omaha, Nebr.; two brothers-in-law, Howard Walter and Clarence Cline and two nieces, Coleen Walter and Diane Cline and many relatives and a host of friends. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

Funeral services will be held at the United Presbyterian church on Sunday, Sept. 16, at 2 p. m. for Pvt. Paul Butler, who was killed in action in Korea on Jan. 25, 1951. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Harold Butts, with interment in the

Lenox cemetery. Both military and Masonic services will be held. An honor guard from Parkinson Post of the American Legion will escort the body from the train Friday morning, to the Arnold Funeral home, in charge. The body will be

Pvt. Butler was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Butler. He was a graduate of the Lenox schools. He lacked but a few

days of serving two years as a paratrooper during World War II, having entered service in July, 1944. A reservist, he was

Survivors include his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Butler of Lenox; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Neva)

Cline of Versailles, Ohio, Miss Doris Butler of Omaha, Neb. and Mrs. Homer (Beatrice) Walter, of Lenox; two nieces,

Coleen Ann Walter of Lenox and Diane Cline of Versailles, Ohio; one nephew, James Earl Cline, also of Versailles; besides

numerous other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by an infant brother.

Pvt. Paul L. Butler, son of Clarence and Cara Butler, was Jorn Sept. 18, 1925, and was tilled in action in Korea on

Jan. 25, 1951, at the age of 25 years, 4 months and 7 days, in the service of his country.

Paul lived his entire life around Lenox, with the exception of years spent in the armed forces. He attended rural schools and was graduated from Lenox high school in 1944. He was elected president of his class during his senior year.

He united with the United Presbyterian church on Sunday, April 25, 1943, as a desire of his own before leaving for the armed forces. He enlisted in the Navy in July of 1944, and was transferred to the Army where he chose to be a paratrooper.

He went overseas to Germany in January of 1945 and remained there until July, 1946. He was with the 101st Airborne Division and at one time was honored when General Eisenhower spoke to him while he was acting as the general's guard.

A veteran of 16 months in the European theatre of war in World War II. Paul held the Presidential Citation, the Belgian highest award, the European theatre ribbon with two battle stars, the Combat Infantryman Badge and a good conduct ribbon for a year of honorable service.

Upon returning home he was engaged in farming operations with his father. Again in August, 1951, he was called to serve his country He left Sept. 17, 1950 for training at Camp Hood, Texas and was there for three weeks. One week later he was sent overseas to Korea, where he served in the 8th regiment of the 1st cavalry. He was Sergeant at arms in Parkinson Post No. 250 of the American Legion of Iowa. He became a member of the Masonic Tremont Lodge No. 343 Oct. 13, 1948.

Left to mourn his passing are his parents, three sisters Beatrice Walter of Lenox, Veva Cline of Versailles, Ohio, and Doris Butler of Omaha, Nebr., two brothers-in-law, Homer Walter and Clarence Cline; two nieces, Coleen Walter and Diane

Cline, of whom he was especially fond; one nephew James Earl Cline; and many other relatives and a host of mends. A cousin, Kenneth Butler, gave his life for his country in World War II. Paul will be greatly missed by his family and by those who knew him.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 16, at 2 p. m. at the United Presbyterian church with the Rev. Harold Butts officiating. Pallbearers were Walter Brokaw, Reldon Wood, Herman Haering, Donald Trost, Vernon Walter, Leland Maharry, Alvin Brown and Hal Rogers. Those helping with flowers were Charles Peterson Eldon Jones, Dave Colyn and

Bob Reynolds. Masonic services were conducted by Don Foreman. Ameican Legion, Parkinison Post No. 250 conducted

Harold Campbell of Detroit, Mich., died Thursday evening, Dec. 28. [1950] He was a former resident of Conway. Survivors include

his wife, the former Irene Brown of Lenox, and a son. The Shum Funeral Home at Bedford was in charge of the services

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Harold William Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. William and Lulu Campbell, was born in Gravity, Iowa, December 23, 1916, and died at Harper hospital in Detroit, Mich., December 29, 1950 at the age of 34 years and six days.

He graduated from the Conway high school with the class of 1934 and spent from 1936 to 1940 in the United States Navy. He was united in marriage to Irene Brown of Sharpsburg April 13, 1941. They made their home in Wayne, Mich., until his death. He was a veteran of World War II, serving 23 months overseas.

He is survived by his wife, Irene, one son Rodney, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Campbell of Lebanon, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. Wilma Nicholls of Romulus, Mich.

Funeral services were held Tuesday January 2, at 2 p.m.at Shum Funeral Home with Rev. Robert M. Peters officiating. Mrs. Clifford Underwood and Mrs. Dewey Evans sang accompanied by Mrs. Watkins. Pallbearers were Leonard Knott, Kenneth Johns, Vic Mendenhall, Wayne Duncan, Cleo Sturm and Richard Underwood. Burial in Gravity cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 11, 1951

Ansel Carlson, age 32, passed away at 6 a.m. today (Thursday) at Red Oak and become ill only two hours earlier.

Mr. Carlson was a brother of Mrs. Will Andrews and was manager of the Dehydrating plant at Red Oak. Only immediate survivor is his wife, Frances.

Norman L. Carmichael, 77, retired rural mail carried and former Justice of the Peace at Lenox, died about 8 a. m. on Tuesday at the hospital at Maryville, Mo. He had suffered two heart attacks before being hospitalized a few weeks ago. He had improved steadily until he became worse on Sunday.

He had retired as mail carrier 13 years ago. He had served as committee chairman for the Republican Party for Platte precinct for a number of years. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife Carrie; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Brunei of Conway and Mrs. Marie Parks of Holly, Colo.; 2 brothers, Homer of Maryville. Mo., and Will of Columbia, Mo.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Norman Leslie Carmichael, son of J. R. and Elizabeth Carmichael, was born May 31, 1873 near Bloomington, Indiana, and passed away at the St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri on February 13, 1951.

He came to Missouri with his parents in 1882 and later moved to Taylor County, Iowa, where he spent the remainder of his life. Norm was a rural mail carrier for 30 years before retiring in 1939.

Left to mourn his loss are his devoted wife, two brothers, W. D. of Columbus, Mo., and Homer of Maryville, Mo., two sisters; Mrs. Marie Parks of Holly, Colo. and Mrs. Ethel Bruner, of Conway, Iowa, and a host of relatives and friends.

He united with the Baptist Church at the age of 16 and was a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge. Norman was a wonderful neighbor and will be greatly missed by his many friends and neighbors.

Funeral services were held at the Lenox Methodist church on Thursday, Feb. 15, conducted by Rev. Harold Butts, Interment in the Lenox cemetery.

Mrs. Roy Riley, Creston and Mrs. Frank Crouch, Kent; one son, Lloyd Casey, of Lenox and his wife preceded him in death. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Laura Bush; 2 brothers, Charles, and Liversight, all 3 of Creston.

Franklin Adam Casey, son of John and Mary Casey, was born June 3, 1865 in Henry County, near Rome, Iowa, and passed away Tuesday Aug. 29, 1950 at 4:20 a.m. at the home of his daughter Mrs. Frank Crouch of near Kent. He was 85 years, 2 months and 26 days of age at the time of his death.

At the age of 8 years, he moved with his parents to a farm in Adams county. He farmed and lived near here all of his life until he resided among his children.

He was married to Adella Miller on June 11, 1890, and who preceded him in death 26 years ago. To this union four children were born: Clifford of near Corning, Verde E. Riley of Creston, Faye M. Crouch of near Kent and Floyd J., now deceased. Surviving are 8 granddaughters, 4 grandchildren preceded him in death. Others surviving are two brothers, Liveright and Charley and one sister, Lura Bush, all of Creston. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. Many other relatives and a host of friends are left to mourn his passing.

Funeral services were held Friday at the Arnold Funeral Home with the Rev. Homer Casey officiating. Interment in Lenox cemetery. Music was furnished by Marjorie Bray and Genevieve Casey with Ruth Boltinghouse at the piano. Pallbearers were Harvey Riley, Charles Miller, LaVern Bush, Melvin Casey and Clarence Miller.

in Rock Springs. They are survived by 5 children, four of them married and the youngest daughter in college. Funeral services will be at Reedley with burial also there.

Barr, was born May 23, 1870 at Wenona, Illinois. At the age of about 15 years she came with her parents to Adams county, Iowa, where she lived the remaining years of her life, and passed away on

On December 24, 1889, she was united hi marriage to William Edward Case at the home of her parents. To this union were born five children, three sons and two daughters. They are Albert R. of Plattsmouth, Nebr., Charles L., who passed away November 8, 1949, Ralph H. of Brighton, Colo., Mrs. Mary Dicks and Mrs. Helen Westlake, both of Corning.

Mrs. Case spent all of her married life on the farm just west of Stringtown. After her husband's death, June 28, 1926, she moved with her daughter Helen, to Lenox, Iowa, where she remained until January 1937. Then the family moved to Corning, where she spent the remainder of her life.

Church, and in later years she attended the Federated Church of Stringtown as long as her health permitted.

Mrs. Case was a kind and loving mother, a good neighbor, loved and respected by all who knew her, and if everyone had the same thoughts in their hearts that Mrs. Case had, we would not worry about Peace on Earth and Good Will Towards Men.

Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. Earl Moneymaker. Rolland Buxton sang with Mrs. Eugene Paymal at the piano. Casket bearers were Robert Riley, Wesley Miller, George McGregor, Charles W. Miller, Harry Reese and Fred Olson. Interment in the Lenox cemetery

Samuel Addison Cavner, son of William and Margaret Cavner, was born near Page Center in Page County, Iowa, on October, 3, 1978, and passed into life eternal on October 1, 1950 at the age of 71 years and 11 months.

About 1900 he moved to a farm near Conway where he lived until 1945 at which time he moved to Conway.

Early in life he joined the Presbyterian church and was faithful to his church. He spent most of his life in the vicinity of Conway and what he did and how he lived will be remembered best by those who knew him. His slogan in life was: "You can make someone's life a little brighter by helping just a little."

He is survived by his wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Church of Chariton, Mrs. Nadene Wolverton, of Des Moines Mrs. Alice Wilson of Bedford; 2 sons, Donald Cavner of Conway, and Jerry Cavner of the Army Air Corp, Wichita Falls, Texas, a sister, Mrs. Herman Roberts of Conway; a brother, Stewart Cavner of Clarinda; and 8

Funeral Services were held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Conway Methodist church, with Rev. James R. Moody in charge.

T.J. Chandler received word last week that his brother, Albert, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, at Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Chandler, whose home was at Fort Collins, Colorado, had gone to spend the winter m a warmer climate for his health. He lived in the Lenox vicinity before moving to Colorado.

T. J. Chandler returned home Saturday from Loveland, Colo. where he had been since the first of the month at the home of his brother, Jerry Chandler, who passed away the 11th. The latter Mr. Chandler was 73 at the time of his death, having been ill for the past year. Surviving are his wife and five sons.

resident of Lenox. Besides his son, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Jesse Roe of Lenox.

Lora Linn, daughter of J. H. and Jane Linn was born March 28, 1863 in Platteville, Kendall county, Illinois. She was the third of a family of eleven, all of whom have preceded her in death.

On February 4^th, 1892, she was united in marriage to David Sanford Clark, who passed away August 27^th, 1933.

Two children were born to this union, Chester L. Clark of Breckenridge, Minn., and Angie (Clark) Cochran of Lenox, Iowa, with whom she had made her home since her husband’s passing.

She leaves to mourn her passing besides her children, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and friends.

At an early age she confessed her Lord and became a member of the Methodist church, where she remained active until failing health overtook her.

Her Bible was her constant companion and comfort throughout her later years, when she was unable to attend services.

Her life was an exemplary one, showing by patient Christian character the value of faith in Christ.

of their niece, Grace Coffman, on Sunday at Spokane, Wash. Miss Coffman visited her aunts here in June, having been on a trip east. She had just retired during the past year from years of work in the

field of nursing, in which she had distinguished herself not only in Washington, but in other states as well, through her endeavors in social welfare

life, receiving his education in the public schools and in college in Shenandoah, Iowa.

On October 24, 1911, he was united in marriage to Ruby Oakley of Creston, Iowa, and continued to reside in Conway where he was engaged in banking, seed, grain and oil business until his death.

Fred served his friends and neighbors in a public capacity most of his life, acting as township clerk for 40 years, president of the school board, school treasurer and general source of friendly advice and council to his many friends at all times.

Cooper, wife Mary Jane and granddaughter Cynthia of Storm Lake; five brothers, J. Roy of Conway, Clyde E. of Clearfield, John C. of Roseburg, Oregon, Leo of Portland, Oregon, and Paul of Shreveport,

His mother and father and three sisters, Nelle,. Grace and Margaret, preceded him in death

Federated church for Ralph Cox, 45, who passed away Tuesday at his home in that community. He had been in ill health for over a year. Surviving are his wife and three children, John, Virginia

Thomas Cox of Elmcreek, Neb., passed away Sunday Sept. 24, aged 79 years. He was the youngest brother of Semon Cox of Lenox, and a resident of Elmcreek for 52 years, Mr. and Mrs. Semon Cox had visited him just two weeks ago.

Lloyd A. Davis, a former resident of Lenox died Sunday at the State hospital in Clarinda. Mr. Davis had been ill for 23 years.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Blanche Davis of Kent; two brothers, Harold Davis in Washington and Darrell Davis of Kent, and three sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Farmington and Mrs. Alton Miller both of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. Maxine Spangler of Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at the McGregor Brothers and Coens Chapel in Creston, with Rev. R. W. Meeker officiating. Burial was in the Morgan cemetery near Kent.

Mrs. Dorothy Deardorff, 23, mother of 2 young sons, James Alfred, 4, and Bobbie Jean, 7 months old, was fatally injured when a car struck her which was driven by "Red" McClintock from Redding. The accident took place near Maloy Sunday at 2 a. m. She received a deep scalp wound, both legs were badly injured and she had concussion of the brain. She regained consciousness for only an instant to recognize her mother. She passed away at the Creston hospital Monday at 11:15 a. m. Jeanie Blakley, 23, who was with her, suffered a leg fracture in 3 places. She is in a hospital at St. Joseph. Mrs. Deardorff spent most of her life in the Lenox vicinity until her marriage, and had made her home at Maryville Missouri, recently. Other survivors besides her 2 small sons are her husband, James, who is employed by the Holt Supply company at Maryville, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rogers, two brothers, Eugene, and

The Arnold Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral services, which were held Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Merwin Goad. Interment in Lenox cemetery.

Dorothy Marie Rogers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rogers, was born November, 9, 1927 at Lenox, Iowa, and departed this life July 24, 1950 at the Greater Community Hospital in Creston at the age of 22 years, 8 months and 15 days.

Lenox vicinity, except for the last 2 years during which time she has made her home in Maryville, Missouri. As a young girl she attended the Christian Church where she made the confession of Christ.

and to this union were born two sons, James Alfred, age 4 years and Bobby Gene, age 7 months. She leaves to mourn, her husband James, her two sons, her father and mother of Lenox, two brothers, Eugene and Larry. Also her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Bicknell of Kansas City, Missouri and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Arnold Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Merwin Goad. Interment in the Lenox Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Austin, Joe Hogue,

Mrs. Cyrena Dotson, 76, passed away at the Finley Nursing Home on Friday at 11 P. M. Funeral services were held on Monday at 2 P. M. at the Arnold Funeral Home, with Rev. Earl E. Jarboe officiating. Music

Pallbearers were Clyde Kimpton, Bud Barker, Andy Johnston, Claude Reynolds, Charles Wray and Clarence West. Burial was at Mt. Etna Cemetery.

Cyrena Grandstaff was born August 4, 1871, .near Davis City, Iowa, and passed away in Lenox at the age of 78 years, 8 months, and 3 days on April 7, 1950.

Dotson at Davis City. Mr. Dotson preceded his wife in death on June 20, 1943. Seven children were born to this union, one daughter, who died in infancy and six children now surviving: Mrs. Eva Divine and Mrs. Alma Fise, J. M. Turner, both of Lincoln, Nebr., Mrs. Cecil West of Prescott, Mrs. Mamie Jarboe of Corning, Lester Dotson of Corning and Roy Dotson of Sacramento, Calif. also three sisters and five grandchildren.

Mrs. Dotson has been in poor health for a number of years being bedfast since Nov. 1, 1949. She was a member of the Church of the Brethen.

Mrs. Iva Duncan, 64, of Creston, died here Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Francis Wiand. She had been ill for about three months and had been cared for at her daughter's home the previous

Funeral services were held on Saturday at the Christian church in Creston, Rev. Ernest S. Worden officiated, assisted by Rev. F. C. McCallon. Burial was in the Mount Ayr cemetery. Pallbearers were Nat Buck, Bill Hower. Roy Tinker, T. A. Shannahan, John Siegfried and Earl Recknor.

Iva Blunch was born at Redding, Iowa, Jan. 11, 1887. She was the daughter of Julius and Margaret Watson Blunch. She was married at Redding, June 30, 1914, to Ralph Duncan, who survives her. They lived at Redding until September, 1928 when they moved to Creston

Surviving in addition to her husband' are two daughters Mrs. Francis Wiand of Lenox, Mrs. Raymond Hall of Lenox, a brother, Elmer Blunch of Oregon; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Mincks and Mrs. Edna White in Clarinda and Mrs. Lela Denhart of Mount Ayr; and four grandchildren. She was a member of the Christian church

Mrs. Claude Matheny received word Sunday of the death of her mother, Mrs. Annie Evans of Clarinda, who had passed away the previous evening. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Shum Funeral Home in Bedford.