Lenox, Iowa obituaries
transcribed by: Lorelei Rusco - lorerus@iowatelecom.net
Beemer, Florence Erdine Johnson -

Mrs. G. W. Beemer of Gravity, mother of Herm Beemer of Lenox, passed away Sunday at her home in Gravity, following a three weeks illness.  Mrs. Beemer had reached the age of 66 years, 6 months and 15 days.

She is survived by her husband, George W. Beemer; 4 sons, Herm of Lenox and Homer, Hudson and Horace of Gravity; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Luna Morris of San Diego, Calif.; and Mrs. Lottie McCollum of Gravity, and two brothers, E. J. and W. A. Johnson of Gravity.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Gravity Tuesday and burial was made at Gravity.

Florence Erdine Johnson, daughter of H. H. and Martha Johnson, was born in Taylor County on July 29, 1873.  On March 30, 1892 she was married to George W. Beemer.  They lived on a farm until 17 years ago  when they moved to Gravity.

She joined the Oak Hill Church in 1914 and was a member of the Christian church at the time of her death.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Feb. 15, 1940

Bruington, Newton Harrison “Harry” -

Services were conducted at the Arnold Funeral Home Sunday afternoon for Harry Bruington who passed away at his home southeast of Lenox Thursday morning.  Mr. Bruington had been in failing health for many years suffering from heart trouble.  He had been confined to his bed for the past month.  Services were in charge of the Rev. A.L. Davidson and the Rev. E.F. Hagee.  Burial was made at Lenox.

Newton Harrison Bruington was the oldest child of Eugene and Carrie Burnett Bruington.  He was born in Warren County, Illinois July 29, 1881, and passed away Thursday, Dec. 28 [1939] at the age of 58 years, 4 months and 29 days. 

At the age of 14 he moved to the Lenox neighborhood.  On Christmas day he was united in marriage to Blanche Ethel Tedford, the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tedford.  The same minister who officiated the wedding ceremony lead the solemn funeral service.

Three children were born: Tedford L. of Lenox, Grace Bruington Morris who passed away March 5, 1937 and Ray Eugene of Lenox.

Mr. Bruington is survived by his devoted mother, Mrs. Carrie Bruington of Lenox, his bereaved and beloved wife and two children, Tedford and Ray, three grandchildren, Marjorie and Blanche Morris of Kansas City and Gordon Dee of Lenox, one brother, W.D. of Lark, North Dakota; four sisters, Mrs. Neva Elly of Spokane, Washington; Mrs. Fern Edmonds of Winnemucca, Nevada; Mrs. Francis Wilson of Lake Crystal, Minn.; and Mrs. Hazel Wynn of Creston, Ia., and also a host of other relatives and friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Jan. 4, 1940

Buxton, Mary Woodward -

Funeral services were held at the Stringtown church Tuesday afternoon, May 7  [1940] for Mrs. Mary Buxton, long time resident of Lenox who died Sunday, May 5 [1940] at the home of her daughter Mrs. Thelma Bethke, with whom she made her home. Mrs. Buxton was 70 years of age.

Services were conducted by the Rev. E. F. Hagee, pastor of the Church of Christ of Lenox assisted by Rev. Chase of Kent and burial was made in the Fairview cemetery..

Mary Buxton, daughter of Joel and Sarah Woodward, was born in Illinois, August 24, 1869 and died at the age of 70 years, 8 months and 11 days.

At an early age she united with the. church of Stringtown and was a faithful member until her death.

In August 1891 she was united in marriage to Robert Buxton who preceded her in death February 20, 1926.   Seven children were born, Alfred and Clifford of Kent; Lloyd of Creston; Rolland of Lenox; Mrs. Donald Hill of Corning; Mrs. Lloyd Case and Mrs. Thelma Bethke of Lenox.

Mrs. Buxton raised two families.  She was the oldest daughter when her own mother passed away. She then took the responsibility of raising her younger brothers and sisters, which task she completed in a very remarkable way.

Besides her children she is survived by fifteen grandchildren, five brothers and one sister-in-law, Mary Jane Buxton of Lenox. One brother and one sister preceded her in death.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa May 9, 1940

Cameron, George Raymond -

Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the St. Patrick's church in Lenox for Ray Cameron who passed away in the St. Joseph, Mo. hospital Saturday morning.  Mr. Cameron had been failing in health for many years suffering from  diabetes and heart trouble. He had been confined to his bed for the past three months. Services were in charge of the Rev. P. J. McStay and burial was made at Lenox.

George Raymond Cameron, son of Elvin, and Margaret Cameron, was born Dec. 23, 1689 near Lenox and passed away Saturday, Jan. 6 [1940] at the age of 50 years and 14 days.

On January 7, 1915, he was united in marriage to Margaret Ellen House. Four children were born, Raymond Cecil who died in infancy, Lucille, Leila and Lloyd.

He is survived by his devoted parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cameron, his loving wife and three children, Leila and Lloyd at home and Mrs. Lucille Miller of Clearfield, also one sister, Mrs Mae Wurster and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Cameron loved his home and was a devoted husband and father.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Jan. 11, 1940

Cottrell, James C. -

James C. Cottrell, son of Mr. Truman and Rachel Ann Cottrell, was born August 16, 1883 and died at the University hospital in Iowa City Wednesday April 24, 1940 at the age of 56 years, 8 months and 8 days.

All of his life, except a few intermittent  years, was spent on the old homestead near Calvary Church where he was born. 

On March 14, 1906 he was united in marriage to Luella Beach and they  made their home on the farm that his father had established. He was always a tender, loving and kindly husband.

In 1915 he and his wife became members of the Calvary Methodist church. He helped organize an Epworth League there, and was interested in the Bible School held in the homes and was a faithful attendant. In recent years he did not attend church, due to failing health but received comfort from the radio sermons and devoted a great his time studying the Bible.

Surviving are his wife, four uncles, six cousins and many friends and neighbors:

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Lenox Saturday, April 27 [1940] at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. McKenzie of Clearfield.  Interment was in the Lenox Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa May 2, 1940

Davis, A.C. -

A. C. Davis, father of Mrs. Oscar Yankey of Lenox, passed away at his farm home west of Gravity Thursday, March 14 [1940] following only a few days illness. Mr. Davis was 87 years old.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ida McFarland and Mrs. Winnie Peterson of Omaha and Mrs. Aurora Yankey of Lenox and two sons, Frank Davis ol Gravity and Dorte L. Davis of Weslaco, Tex. The latter was unable to attend the funeral services.

Also surviving are seven grandchildren and six-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Gravity Saturday, March 16 [1940], conducted by the Rev. Biggerstaff.  Interment was made in the Gravity Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox Iowa, March 21, 1940

Dougan, J. O. -

J. O. Dougan, father of H. C. Dougan of Lenox, died suddenly at Bolckow, Mo., while on his way to his drug store Sunday morning. He had been in the drug business in Bolckow for more than fifty years.

Mr. Dougan is survived by his wife and four sons, H. C. Dougan of Lenox, Don Dougan of Hamburg, la., Bennett Dougan of Craig, Mo., and James Dougan of Rosendale, Mo. A foster son Verne Retailing, also survives.

Mr. Dougan was born Nov. 10 1860 and was 79 years old. Funeral services were held a the Methodist church in Bolckow Tuesday, Jan. 16 [1940], at 2:30, and  were conducted by the Rev. Chas Carrico, assisted by the Rev. Vaughn Means. Burial was made in the Bolckow cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Jan. 18, 1940

Granger, Estella Marietta Bardwell –

Mrs. Estella Granger passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and .Mrs. B. C. Beckett Sunday, April 14 [1940]. Mrs. Granger had reached the advanced age of 84 years, 8 months and 17 days.

Funeral services were conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Beckett Tuesday afternoon, April 16 [1940], at 1:30  in charge of the Rev. Earl Moneymaker. Interment was made in the Lenox cemetery.

Estella Marrietta Bardwell, the daughter of Joel and Malinda Bardwell, was born at Sheldbourne, Mass. July 28, 1355. At the age of three years she moved to Altoona, Ill. with her parents. In early life she was converted.

In 1876 she was united in marriage to John Leavitt Granger. Six children were born, Daniel S., Fredrick B., Franklin L., Alice S., Jane L., and Maude M.

Her husband and five children preceded her in death. One daughter,  Mrs. Ben C. Beckett, with whom she made her home, survives.

Also surviving are one brother, Austin J. Bardwell of. Desoto, Kans., one son-in-law, Ben O. Beckett, Lenox, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Martha M. Granger of Mason City, seven grand-children, five great grand-children, a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends

Lenox Times Table, Lenox Iowa, April 18, 1940

Gray, James Franklin “Frank” -

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Methodist church in Ellston, for Frank Gray who died at  the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edith Woollums of Ellston, May 20, 1940. Mr.  Gray lived on a farm near Lenox some years ago.  He was 85 years old at the time of his death.

James Franklin Gray, son of James and Mary Ann Gray, was born Nov. 26, 1854, near Pittsburg, Penn, He was married to Ida M. Case on Dec. 25, 1883 and six children were born. His wife and a daughter, Gertrude Baker, preceded him in death in August 1931 and January, 1939, respectively.

At the age of 23 he came to Iowa and secured work on the construction of the C. B. &. Q. railroad which runs from Leon  through Davis City.  Later he began farming near Lenox and with the exception of a year spent in Nebraska he has lived the remainder his life in southern Iowa.

He was brought up in the faith of the old school Presbyterian but later changed his membership to the Baptist church. Surviving are two daughters,  Mrs. Fleda Nesbit, San Fernando,  Calif. and Mrs. Edith Woollums, Ellston, la.; three sons, Morris, Kellerton, la. and Frank and Ralph, Ellston, la.; twelve grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, May 30, 1940

Hewitt, Ann Jane Butler Thompson – Mrs. Ann Jane Hewitt, 80, resident of the community of Kent since 1855, passed away in her sleep at her home Tuesday morning.  Mrs. Hewitt had been in failing health for over a year.

Ann Jane Butler, daughter of Thomas and Rachel Butler was born in Jefferson County, Iowa, near Batavia on Feb. 3, 1851.  She was married Feb. 17, 1873 to Joseph M. Thompson who died May 23, 1883.  Two sons were born, Arthur W. Thompson who died in infancy and John E. Thompson with whom she made her home.

She came to Union County as a young woman and moved to Adams County in the year 1890, residing in this county the remainder of her life.

On Sept. 16, 1890 she was married to James S. Hewitt, who died March 11, 1894.  One daughter was born, Mrs. Cecil Maharry, who lives near Clearfield.

One brother Edwin and two sisters, Rachel and Mary preceded her in death.  Two brothers, William and John Butler and one sister, Lizzie Butler, all of Lenox and one brother, Walter Butler of Creston survive.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa April 4, 1940

Holben, Fred Eugene -

Fred Eugene Holben died at his home in Lenox Monday, June 10 [1940], at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 1 day. He was born Nov. 9, 1862. His death came two years to the day after the death of his son Herman.

Mr. Holben had been in poor health for a long time but had been confined to his bed for only a few weeks. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Arnold Funeral Home in Lenox and were conducted by the Rev. F. J. Robins of the Methodist church. Burial was made in Evergreen cemetery at Prescott, the former home of the Holben family.

Frederick Eugene Holben was born at Prattsville, Mich., Nov. 9, 1862. The family moved, during his youth, to Vandalia, Ill.   and later to Boonville and Sedalia, Mo., where he spent his childhood. When he was 13 the family moved to a farm in Iowa, east of Prescott, where he grew to manhood. Later the family moved into Prescott. After finishing his schooling he taught school for several years and later was engaged in the mercantile business in Prescott and Carl, la. for 20 years.  In 1884 he was married to Clara Louise Blackburn. Four children were born to them: Ethel B. Leuty, Emma J. French, Blanche Olive Higbee and Herman Eugene Holben. Ethel and Herman preceeded him in death.

In addition to his wife and two children he is survived by five grandchildren: Mary Ashman, San Diego, Calif., Harvey French, Susanville, Calif., Dorothy  Lawrence, Globe, Ariz., Pauline Higbee, Des Moines, and Eugene Holben, Lenox. Three great grandchildren, Herbert Lee Ashman, Fred and Gale French, also survive.

Mr. Holben had been in poor health for over a year and was gravely ill for the last two weeks. He passed away Monday, June 10, 1940, at 4 p. m., two years to the day and hour after the death of his son Herman.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, June 13, 1940

Kilby, William James - William James Kilby, youngest son of William and Rhoda Kilby, was born at Long Grove, Scott County, Iowa on March 4, 1868.

At the age of 72 years and 8 days, he passed away at his home on Marh 12 [1940] during an illness caused by cerebral hemorrage. One brother and two sisters died in infancy; Alfred and Ellen in England and Alice at Long Grove.

At the age of seven he came with his parents to Lenox which was at that time a very small town. The early years of his life were spent on a farm 4 miles west of Lenox.

He was united in marriage  to Frances Hockabout on Feb. 12, 1891. Six children were born: Leslie J., Mae, Ruth, Vera. Bernice and Glen William. His father and mother and son, Glen, preceded him in death.

His married life was spent on a farm west of Lenox until 1917 when the family came to Lenox where they have since resided. At the age of 19 he united with the Christian church at Blue Grove and was a member of that church until 1937 when he transferred his membership to the Church of Christ in Lenox. 

He is survived by his wife, one son and daughter-in-law, four daughters, eight grandchildren land five great grandchildren,  and many loving friends.

Funeral services were held at the in Lenox Church of Christ conducted by the Rev. E. F. Hagee, assisted by Rev. Shaw Thursday afternoon. Burial was made in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa March 21, 1940

Lock[e], James R. -

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, April 6 [1940] at the Methodist church in Lenox for James R. Lock who died Thursday, April 4 [1940]. The services were conducted by the Rev. F. J. Robins. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.

James R. Locke was born in Mayfield township, DeKalb county, lll. on May 22, 1862 and died at his home in south Lenox April 4, 1940 at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 12 days.

He spent his early manhood on a farm in Illinois and was united in Marriage to Miss Emma Clark on October 12, 1888. To them were born five sons, one of whom preceded him in death. Three years after his marriage he moved to Iowa and spent the remainder of his life in the vicinity of Kent and Lenox, residing in Lenox for the past 21 years.

About forty years ago he united with the Presbyterian church in Lenox but later transferred his membership to the Methodist church in Kent while living in that vicinity and from there he transferred to the Methodist church at Bedford.

Mr. Lock had been engaged in farming all of his life until ill health forced him to retire. For the past two years he had been a sufferer of heart ailment and endured much pain. He was a kind neighbor, a good husband and father and a patient sufferer in affliction.

He is survived by his wife and four sons, Geo. R. of DeKalb, Ill., Frank C. and W. R. of Creston and Roy H. of Mason City, la.  Besides these he leaves four brothers  Thomas and Robert  Lock of  Mason City. and Robert [?] and Chas Lock of Rockford, Ill.,   four sisters Mrs. Clara Rogers of Lenox; Mrs. Nancy Ashelford of Byron, Illinois Mrs. Mary Wetz of De Kalb, Ill.; and Mrs. Alice Switzer of Chicago. Four grandchildren and five great grandchildren survive.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, April 11, 1940

McLaury, Glenn Eugene -

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, May 1, [1940] at the Barber Funeral Home for Glenn McLaury who passed away at his home in west Lenox Monday, April 29, 1940, at the age of 30 years, 11 months and 24 days.

Glenn Eugene McLaury, son of Mr. and Mrs. James T. McLaury was born in Clearfield. la., May 5, 1909. He was united in marriage to Miss Leota Ruckman on June 14, 1930. Three children were born. Wilma Jean, Donald Lee and Elsie May, all of whom survive.

Mr. McLaury lived in and around Clearfield all his life until in July 1936 when he and his family moved to Lenox where he resided until his death.

He is survived by his wife and three children, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James T. McLaury of Clearfield; two brothers, Clifford McLaury of Lenox and Merritt McLaury of Kansas City Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Roy Graves of Conway, Ia., Mrs. Charles Cole of Nebraska City Nebr. and Mrs. Ruth Crist of Des Moines and many other relatives and  friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa May 2, 1940

Menoher, Charles -

Charles Menoher, 81, passed away very suddenly at his home in west Lenox Saturday evening.  Mr. Menoher has been bothered with heart trouble for several years.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon Jan. 2 [1940] at the Methodist Church in charge of the Rev. F.J. Robins.  Burial was made in the Fairview Cemetery.

Charles Blakely Menoher, son of James Gordon and Elizabeth Blakely Menoher, was born August 24, 1858 near Fairfield in Jefferson County, Iowa, and passed away at his home in Lenox Dec. 30 [1939} at the age of 81 years, 4 months and 6 days. 

When he was two years old he moved with his parents to Baviere, Macon County, Missouri.  A few years later the family returned to Jefferson County, Iowa, later locating at Fairfax in Linn County, where his father died, leaving the mother and the six young boys, the oldest being in his eleventh year.  Charles was the second son and was but eight years old when his father died.  These boys knew early in life what it meant to “struggle for a living.”

In 1875 the six boys and their mother came to Taylor County and settled near Gravity where, before they had all reached manhood had bought and paid for a farm for their mother.  Later better improvements were made, and for years this was known as the Menoher home.

He was a partner with his brother John, in the mercantile business in Gravity for several years.  He was married to Miss Lillie Monahan of Gravity on Aug. 12, 1902.  To this union one son, Wade, was born.

The family had their home in Gravity for a few years, then moved to Dallam County, Texas where they lived for four years.  Coming back to Taylor County in 1913 they moved to Lenox where have lived ever since, excepting four years spent in Boulder, Colorado.

He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, his son Wade of Palmer, Iowa; one grandson, Lloyd Michael Menoher of Palmer; and three brothers, William E. and Edmund S of Lake Worth, Florida and Benjamin F. of Lincoln, Nebr.

Mr. Menoher has been a sincere and earnest Christian.  Since young manhood, he has held his membership in the Methodist Church, and in younger life was active in the service of his Lord by serving as steward and treasurer of the church at Gravity for a number of years.  He loved his home and fireside, and was a devoted husband and father.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Jan 4, 1940

Nelson, William E. -

William E. Nelson, son of Mathew and Nancy Nelson, deceased, was born in Washington county, la., May 13, 1873, and passed away Wednesday, March 27, 1940, at the age of 66 years, 10 months and 14 days, at the home of his sister, Mrs. George Paymal where he has made his home for the past 23 years.

On February 26, 1879, he moved to Lenox with his parents where he resided until his death.

Mr. Nelson was custodian of the First National bank and the Farmer's & Merchants bank in Lenox for many years and during that time accumulated many friends.

He is survived by two brothers Ed and Roy of Lenox- three sisters, Mrs. Geo. Paymal and Mrs. Thomas Manroe of Lenox and Mrs. Clarke Stevens of Cromwell, besides many other relatives.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa April 4, 1940

Robison, Mary Butler -

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Mary Robison who passed away at her home in Lenox Friday, Jan. 26 [1940]. Rev. Earl Moneymaker, pastor of the church, assisted by Dr. A. L. Davidson, conducted the service. Burial was made in the Lenox cemetery.

Mary Butler, daughter of Thomas and Rachel Butler, was born on Feb. 25, 1853, in Jefferson County, la. When a child her parents moved to Union County where she grew to womanhood. On Oct. 20, 1881, she was married to James C. Robison, who preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 1919.

Three children were born, two sons dying in infancy. One daughter Elizabeth M. Maharry passed away on Dec. 27 1915. Her step-children, Elder, Wray and Jennie often bore testimony to her parental care for them as they knew no other mother.  She was also a mother to her niece, Mrs. Nellie Peterson during the early years of her childhood.

Surviving are her two step children, Wray Robison of Oregon and Mrs. Jennie Reeves of Colorado, two sisters, Miss Lizzie Butler who cared for her during the last several years and Mrs. Ann Jane Hewitt; three brothers, John C. Butler and Wm. W. Butler, all of Lenox and Walter. Butler of Creston. She also leaves a number of nieces and nephews besides other relatives.

Mrs. Robison was a  member of the Presbyterian church and was faithful in her attendance and duties until infirmities of age kept her at home. She was very hospitable and was always ready to help anyone in need or who was sick.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Feb. 1, 1940

Rogers, Earl -

Earl Rogers, 50, of Gruver, la. died at 6 p. m. Saturday, Jan. 20 [1940] at the home of his parents in Gruver. Mr. Rogers was a former Lenox resident, residing 3 miles north of Lenox until 1913.  He had been an invalid for the past eight years.

He is survived by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs.  H. E. Rogers of Gruver; one daughter, Mrs. Vivian Ewart of Pomona,  Calif., one sister, Mrs. Guy Beggs of Clearfield; a brother, Homer Rogers of Pomona, Calif.; and two grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death in April, 1931.

Mr. Rogers was born on. May 23, 1889, at Lenox. He was married March 24, 1908, to Eula B. Dunlap of Lenox, In the spring of 1913 he moved to a farm at Ryan Lake and then to Pomona in 1925, where he served on the city police force. He returned to Iowa about eight years ago, after he became an invalid.

Funeral services were held at Gruver Monday, Jan., 22 [1940], burial was made at Estherville.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Feb. 1, 1940

Sanburn, Clara Elizabeth Smith

Funeral services were conducted Feb. 11 [1940]  for Mrs. James E. Sanburn, at the Stringtown  Church  for Mrs. James E. Sanburn who died Friday Feb. 9 [1940].

Mrs. Sanburn had been in failing health for several years and passed away at her home near Conway at the age of 71 years and 4 days.

Clara Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Jacob and Deborah Smith, was born near Brooks, Iowa Feb. 5, 1869. On Jan. 31, 1889, he was married to James E. Sanburn. Seven children were born, one daughter, Maude Straight and a son, James E. Jr. preceding their mother in death.

At the age of 15 she became a member of the Christian church at Brooks and later transferred her membership to the Federated church at Stringtown, where she remained a faithful member until her death.

Besides her husband and children she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Harry Brown of Corning; three brothers, William M. Smith, Corning, Calvin H. Smith, Oakland, Calif., and Lyman Smith of Oregon; one uncle, Lyman Bullock of Corning; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren, as well as other relatives and friends.

For the last ten years Mrs. Sanburn with her husband had made her home with her son, Lee and wife Mable at Conway

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Feb. 22, 1940

Sanders, Guy -

Funeral services for Guy Sanders of Blockton, son of Mac Sanders of Lenox were held at the Arnold Funeral home Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 10 [1940].  Mr. Sanders was found dead in his car Monday evening, having been overcome by carbon monoxide gas.  Services were conducted by the Rev. B. F. Hagee of the Christian Church.

Guy William Sanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mac Sanders, was born July 29, 1887 on a farm near Kent, la. and died at his home in Blockton Monday, Jan. 8 [1940]  at the age of 52 years, 5 months and 9 days.

He spent his early childhood on a farm near Kent and when fourteen years of age moved to Lenox where  he attended school.

 On June 5, 1914 he was married to Winifred Hannon of Clearfield. Five children were born, McClellan, Dale, and Billy, and two who died in infancy.

He is survived by his father, Mac Sanders, of Lenox, his wife and three sons of Blockton, and two sisters, Mamie of Lenox and Bernice of Florida. His mother and one sister, Grace, preceded him in death several years ago.

Mr. Sanders has been a machinery salesman at Shannon City and Blockton for ten years.

Lenox Times Table, Lenox, Iowa, Jan. 11, 1940

Schaffer, William -

William Schaffer, 80, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ella Moore near Cromwell last Wednesday night as the result of a heart attack. Mr. Schaffer is a fomrer resident of Lenox but has made his home with his daughter since the death of his wife on April 7, 1939.

Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in Lenox at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon by the Rev. F. j. Robins and interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.

William Schaffer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Schaffer, was born at Wellsville, Louisa county, Ohio, July 2, 1859. He came to Iowa with his parents at the age of 9 years. On June 5, 1883, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Miller.

Seven children were born, one of whom, Carl Edward, preceded him in death.  He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Emma Orth of Lenox, Mrs. Kate Miller of South Bend, Ind., Mrs. Ella Moore of Cromwell and Mrs. Margaret Williams of Corning and two sons, William of Lenox and Jesse of Huntington, Ind.; thirty-one grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Three brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.

Lenox Time Table Lenox, Iowa, March 29, 1940

Schafroth, Emma -

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Lenox Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the Rev. F. G. Robins, for Miss Emma Schafroth who passed away at the State hospital at Clarinda Sunday morning. Miss Schafroth had been in failing health for several years and entered the hospital about a month ago. Shortly after going there, she had a fall which resulted in a broken hip from which she never recovered. Interment was made in the Lenox cemetery.

Emma, the fourth daughter of Levi and Mary Schafroth, was born near Sardis in Monroe county, Ohio, on June 15, 1875, and passed away at the age of 65 years and 21 days.

At the age of one and one half years, she came with her parents to Iowa where they settled on a farm in Adams county near Corning. Here she grew to womanhood, but never left her paternal homestead, remaining to care for her parents as long as they lived.

Early in life she united with the Mercer Center Methodist church. For a number of years she taught a Sunday School class and always took a delight in such activities.

Her parents and one sister, Mrs. Louise Miller and one brother John Schafroth, preceded her in death. She is survived by four brothers, George and Will of Corning, Joe of Lenox and Fred of San Juan, Tex.; seven sisters, Mrs. Lena Walter, Brooks; Mrs. Rose Miller, Corning; Mrs. Katherine Miller, Lenox; Mrs. Mary Miller and Lizzie Hanson, Prescott; Mrs. Lillian Thornton, Brownsville, Ore. and Mrs. Alta Siegenthaler, Akron, Ohio and 62 nieces and nephews.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, July 11, 1940

Shaw, William Bryant - Funeral services were conducted at the Arnold Funeral Home Thursday morning at 10:30 for W. B. Shaw who passed away Tuesday, March 12 [1940] following a few weeks illness.

William Bryant Shaw, son of Mary Jane Bryant and John T Shaw, was born at Wapella, Ill. on Dec. 29, 1869.   In 1882 he came with his parents from Crawfordsville, la. to  Lenox where he attended the Lenox public school.

Mr. Shaw followed the trade of a painter and paper hangar in Lenox for over 40 years. He never married but made his home with his parents and ministered to their needs in a kind and devoted manner during their declining years. He was a member of the Methodist Church of Lenox.

Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Eva Barrans, one nephew, Fred Barrans and one niece, Mrs. Harold Notz, all of Lenox and other relatives and friends. His parents and one brother, T. B Shaw preceded him in death.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, March 21, 1940

Stanger, Daniel -

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, Mar. 31 [1940], at the Presbyterian church for Daniel Stanger, who died Thursday, March 28 [1940]. The services were conducted by the Rev. Christopher Shaw, assisted by the Rev. Earl Moneymaker. Burial was made in Blue Grove cemetery.

Daniel Stanger was born July 20, 1864, in Dettingen, Germany, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Oscar Ward, in Lenox, on Mar. 28, 1940, at the age of 75 years, 8 months and 8 days.

He was the son of Daniel and Marie Agnes Stanger and was the last of the family. Mr. Stanger came to America in 1889 and settled on a farm near Dubuque where he lived three years before moving to the farm which he bought some four miles southwest of Lenox.

He was married Sept. 19, 1895, to Katharine Haering at Derinda Center, Ill. To them were born seven children, six of whom survive: Paul Stanger, Frank Stanger, Mrs. Matilda Ward and Mrs. Alma Fleming, all of Lenox, and Mrs. Amelia Clapper and Mrs. Florence Brumbaugh, both of Shelton, Wash. There are also eight grandchildren. One son, Carl, died a number of years ago. Mrs. Stanger died February 6, 1918.

At the age of 14 years  Mr. Stanger became a member of the German Lutheran church, in Dettingen, Germany but in later years he placed his membership in the Presbyterian church of Lenox, where he remained faithful member until his death. While not an active worker in the church program, he was sincere in his approval and support of the church and never refused or failed his Christian assistance.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, April 4, 1940

Toland, Josephine Sanders -

Mrs. Josephine Toland passed away at 1:15 a. m. Friday, April 26 [1940] at her home in Lenox at the age of 81 years, 3 months and 21 days. Mrs. Toland had not been in good health for sometime, but was confined to her bed only the last week.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday, April 28  [1940] at 2 o'clock in charge of the Rev. F. J. Robins. Burial was made in the Morgan cemetery near Kent.

Josephine Sanders was born January 7, 1859 near Indianapolis, Indiana. Her father having died when, she was a child, she came with her mother to Illinois and lived near Industry for a number of years. At the age of 17 she was married to Knos Biley Toland at Bosworth, Mo.

Ten children were born, namely: Bertha and Earl, who died in infancy; Walter J. of Des Moines; Huldah Pearson of Lenox; Willie R., Industry, Ill.; Branch W., Lenox; Jesse E., Kansas City, Mo.; Leslie V. and Ruth Moore, Lenox; and Vern B., who died September 24, 1936. Mrs. Toland was preceded in death also by her husband who died October 20, 1934.

Mrs. Toland was a member of the Calvary church in the community in which she lived for many years, Mr. and Mrs. Toland came to Iowa 37 years ago. They lived on a farm near Lenox for many years before moving to Lenox. Surviving besides her seven children are 13 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Laura  Morrow of Grandis, New Mexico.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa May 2, 1940

Turner, Mary Elizabeth Oliver -

Mrs. Archie Turner passed away at her home in Lenox Thursday, March 21 [1940], following a weeks illness. Mrs. Turner had reached the age of 84 years, 5 months and 7 days.

Funeral services were held at the Barber Funeral Home in Lenox Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. W. A. Thompson, pastor of the United Presbyterian church at Garner, la., conducted the service.

Born October 14, 1855, near Kewanne, Ill., Mary Elizabeth Oliver was the oldest daughter of William and Elizabeth Turnbull Oliver.

She was married to Archie Turner of Barlow, Ohio on February 21, 1884, at which time they came to Lenox and settled on a farm two miles north of Lenox where they lived until the fall of 1920 when they moved to town. During these happy years six children were born, three of whom died in childhood, Margaret, Charlotte and Archie. Mrs. Turner is survived by one son, Oliver of Lenox and two daughters, Miss Arma Turner of Lenox and Mrs. Helen Frehse of Salina, Kansas; one grandson, Robert Freshe of Salina, Kans.; one brother, Dr. John H. Oliver of Kewanee, Ill. and a sister, Mrs. E. S. Good of Kewanee who spent the last seven months with her.

Mrs. Turner was an active member of the United Presbyterian Church, first as a young woman, at Elmira, Ill., and thereafter an active a faithful member of the United Presbyterian Church of Lenox.

Her husband, Rev. Turner passed away July 17, 1935 while visiting his          daughter, Helen,  in Salina, Kansas.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa March 29, 1940

Wheatley, William Henry -

W. H. Wheatley of Corning, father of Mrs. Alvin Gray of Lenox, passed away at his home in southwest Corning Tuesday morning, Feb. 6 [1940] at 8:20 o'clock.  Mr. Wheatley had been in failing health for several years and took a sudden turn for the worse on Sunday, Feb. 4.,1940.

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Barnes at the Methodist church in Corning Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial was made in the Prairie Rose Cemetery.

William Henry Wheatley, son of Edward and Martha Wheatley, was born in Keithburg, Ill.  on June 17,1686 and passed away Feb. 6, 1940 at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 11 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Flora Sutton on Nov. 10, 1895 to which union 11 children were born.

He moved to Adams county in 1890 where he resided on a farm near Brooks, la., moving to Corning in 1916 where he resided until his death.

He was a member of the Advent church in Brooks, la. Later transferring his membership to the Methodist church in Corning.

Surviving are his loving, wife and eleven children, Emily, Edward, Hester, William, Jr. and Charles at home; Mrs. Alvin Gray of Lenox; Mrs. Harley Christenson of Council Bluffs; Mrs. Clayton Sargent of Austin, Minn.; Mrs. Richard Talty of Corning; Mrs. Chester White of Kellerton and Mrs. Albert Boswell of Corning; two sisters, Mrs. Emily Arnold of Salem, Nebr, and Mrs. Nettie Keithly of Omaha, Nebr.; one brother, Joseph Wheatley of Falls City, Nebr.; six grandchildren, Mrs. Robert Callahan and Miss Dorothy Gray of Lenox; Robert Edward Sargent of Austin, Minn.; Joan and Mary Jean Talty and Patricia Boswell of Corning; also a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Mr. Wheatley was a kind and loving neighbor and was always ready to help in any way when needed. He will be greatly missed in the community.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Feb. 15, 1940

Wurster, Chris -

Chris Wurster, 81, died at his home in Creston at 3 a.m. Monday, having been ill for over a year.  Mr. Wurster was born at Wuertenbury, Germany on Aug. 7, 1858 and came to Iowa at the age of 17.   He farmed farmed near Lenox until 1914 at which time he moved to Creston.

Surviving are his children, Mrs. William Froemel of Omaha, Mrs. Clyde Milliken, John Wurster, Sam Wurster, and Willie Wurster, all of Lenox and Clara Wurster of Creston, Iowa; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

His wife and five brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church in Creston Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial was at the Lenox Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Feb. 29, 1940