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Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa obituaries
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Aitken, Clarence J. –

Clarence J. Aitken, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Aitken, was born April 21, 1901, at Plano, Iowa, and died at the home of his father in Bedford, Iowa, on October

13, 1936, at the age of 35 years, 5 months and 22 days, from an illness that had impaired his health for several years.

 

In 1912, at the age of 11 years he came with his parents to Clearfield, where he grew to manhood and graduated with the class of 1919 from the Clearfield

high school.

 

For two years following his graduation from high school he attended Iowa State College at Ames, Iowa, and returning from Ames he assisted his father in

the general mercantile store at Clearfield for some time until he took a position with the Burlington railroad at Creston.  However, after a year at this

work Clarence was taken ill and for months battled the disease  that seemed certain to claim his life, but, apparently having overcome his sickness he returned to Clearfield to be the assistant postmaster for his father who was then postmaster. In 1928 he went to Des Moines to attend business college where he continued his civil service work, after a year in the postoffice at

Mount Ayr. In 1930 he was transferred to the postoffice at Des Moines, and continued with the service until a short time prior to his death.

 

Clarence was very efficient in his work and had gained many promotions in his line. Some few weeks ago he became too ill to be at his work and was brought to the home of his folks in Bedford where all that loving hands could do was done that his comfort might be complete, but the human body could not resist the sickness and he passed away. His mother and a sister preceded him in death.

 

Clarence was a member of the Methodist church at Clearfield, a young man of Christian character and influence, always highly respected and loved by his friends and associates wherever he chanced to be.

 

He is survived by his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Aitken of Bedford; one brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Aitken of Lima, Ohio;

and one sister, Flarence Aitken of Des Moines, besides other relatives and a host of friends.

 

Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Clearfield Thursday morning at 10:30, the Rev. W. C. Henn officiating. Interment was made in the

Promise City cemetery beside his mother and sister.

 

The music was furnished by a mixed quartet, J. R. Crew, Don Green, Mrs. L. F. Mahoney and Mrs. Opal Williams of Des Moines. Mrs. Williams sang a solo,

“Face to Face."

 

The pallbearers were friends of Clarence and had been associated with him in his work.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 22, 1936

 

Boltz, William -

Mrs. J. C. Pearson received word Tuesday of the death of William Boltz, which occurred at his home in Stover, Mo.  Mr. Boltz was formerly a Lenox citizen.  His death was due to pneumonia.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 5, 1936

 

Carson, Grant E. -

Grant E. Carson, son of Orlando and Ophelia Carson was born Nov. 9, 1893 near Clearfield, Iowa, and departed this life Oct. 16th, 1936 at the Greater Community hospital in Creston at the age of 42 years, 11 months and 7 days.

 

He united with the United Presbyterian church when he was a young man.

 

Grant became ill when two years of age and was stricken with infantile paralysis which left him permanently crippled.  He received his early education in the rural schools near Clearfield, entering the Clearfield high school in the 9th grade. He graduated with the class of 1911.

 

After leaving school though physically handicapped, he succeeded in providing a living for himself and family until the time of his death. This struggle no doubt helped to bring about his early death.

 

He was married to Gladys Keith of Benton, Iowa, July 25.  To them were born six children: Donella of Long Beach, Calif., Doris, who has been living with

her father, Myron, Leo and Barbara Jean, who reside with their mother in Albuquerque New Mexico. One son, Harold Lyle, preceded his father In  death.

 

Those left to mourn his early death are his five children, his aged father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Carson of Clearfield, one brother, J. W. Carson

of Diagonal, and one sister, Mrs. A. V. Wallace of Independence, Mo., nieces, nephews and other relatives, and a host of friends.

 

Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 2:30, the Rev. H. B. Hutchman officiating. Interment was made in the Clearfield cemetery.

 

Pallbearers were E. M. Mc Math, Leland McMath, Flay Young, John Knox, Wilbur Bailey and Harry Morey. Music was furnished by Mrs. J. M. Stephenson, Mrs. Claude Peltier, J. R. Crew and Donald Green.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 22, 1936

 

Crewson, W. F. –

W. F. Crewson, son of Edward and Jeanette Crewson was born March 19, 1860 in Washington county, Ohio.  His mother died when he was a small child and he was taken into the Murchy home and raised with the Murchy family.

 

At the age of sixteen he came to Lenox, Iowa and joined the Murchys and has made his home with some of the family ever since. He passed away Saturday morning October 3 at the Oliver Turner home, where he had lived the past 11 years.

 

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the United Presbyterian church.  The sermon message was preached by Dr. A. L. Davidson, his pastor in many former years, with that relationship recently renewed.  Interment was made in the Murchy lot in the old cemetery.  Pall bearers were Ed Gordon, Ray Anderson, John Drain, W. E. Richard, Roy Nelson and J. M. Tedford.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 8, 1936

 

George, W. W. –

Word was received here of the death of W. W. George at his home in Santa Ana, California.  His death occurred Tuesday and followed an illness of several months. Funeral services will be held today at Santa Ana.

Mr. George was a former Lenox banker, having owned and operated the Farmers & Merchants bank. He had made his home in California nearly fifteen years.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 22, 1936

 

 

Herring, Basil Alexander -

Basil Alexander Herring, son of Jacob and Minerva Swisher Herring, was born January 18, 1885, near Jefferson City, Galloway county, Missouri., and died

at his home in Clearfield, Iowa, September 24, 1936, at the age of 51 years, 7 months and 17 days.

 

He lived in Galloway county until four years of age, when he moved with his parents to Luray county, Mo. where he lived until 1911, when he came to Clearfield, where he spent the remainder of his life.

 

On May 13, 1913, he was married to Miss Nellie Soma of Clearfield. To them seven children were born, two sons Gordon and Gail dying in infancy. He

is survived by his devoted wife, three sons, Rupert, Rolly and Donald,  and two daughters, Hazel and Pauline, all at home. The mother, father and five brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

 

He worked as a common laborer until he became street commissioner and night watch in 1929, holding this job for four years. For the past two years

he has been janitor at the school house, but owing to failing health, he had to turn the work over to his son Rupert.

 

Basil was a friend to everyone with whom he came in contact and will not only be missed in the home, but by many others.  He loved his home and family.

When a young man he united with the Methodist church in Luray, Mo., where his membership still is.

 

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, Sunday afternoon, at 2:30, Rev. W. C.  Henn, pastor of the church, officiating, assisted by Rev. H. B. Hutchman, pastor of the United Presbyterian church.  Interment was in the Clearfield cemetery.

 

The music was furnished by a mixed quartet, Misses Helen Abarr and Margaret Swan, Messers. Chas. Swan and C. F. Lyddon, accompanied by Mrs. Belle Anderson.

 

Pall bearers were Dr. Swan, Gene Baxter, Allie Cowell, Rolley Bailey, Raymer Stephenson and Frank Stewart.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 1, 1936

 

Jones, Frank –

Frank Jones, son of John and Sarah Josephine Jones, was born in Union county, Iowa, October 28, 1882. He died at the Besco sanitarium, Bedford, Iowa, September 21, at 2 o'clock, A. M., at the age of 53 years, 10 months and 23 days, suffering from cancer, with which he became afflicted in March, 1935.

 

When he became ill at Pukwana, S. Dak., he notified his brother Arthur at Clearfield, who immediately answered his call. He was brought back to his brother's home, where he shared the best in their home, and had the best care that human hands could administer.

 

At the age of 20 years he went to Pukwana, S. Dak., where he filed on a claim and faced the hardships of life. He was an Iowa product and a son of the soil.

 

He always attended the Methodist church and sang in the choir, which he enjoyed, having a wonderful bass voice.

 

Frank leaves to mourn his death, one brother and two sisters, his father, mother and a brother, Charles, preceded him in death.

 

His surviving brother and sisters are Arthur of Clearfield, Iowa, and Miss Elizabeth Bliss of Harlowtown, Mont., and Mrs. Etta Matzen of Cairo, Mo., Several nieces and nephews and a host of friends survive.

 

Services were held from the Kent M. E. church Wednesday, September 23, at 2:30 p. m., Rev. W. C. Henn of Clearfield officiating.  Interment was in the Morgan cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 1, 1936

 

Kendall, Nathan E. “Nate” -

Nathan E. (Nate) Kendall, 68, former governor of Iowa, died unexpectedly at his home in Des Moines Wednesday morning. He was found sitting in an armchair in the reception room of his home, with his dog lying asleep by his chair. He had been listening to radio election returns shortly before.  He was found by his wife who had left the room about 15 minutes before.  Upon her return she thought he was asleep and attempted to arouse him as he had said he was going down to his office.

 

He is survived only by his wife.

 

Mr. Kendall was a lawyer by profession, having been admitted to the bar in 1887.  In 1920 Mr. Kendall was elected governor of Iowa and was reelected in 1922. He also served as congressman from that old sixth district which included Davis, Jasper, Keokuk, Mahaska, Monroe, Poweshiek and Wapello counties. He was elected to congress in 1909 and served until 1913. His: former home was in Centerville.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 5, 1936

 

Moore, Melvin Earl –

Melvin Moore, 19, son of Melvin Moore of Lenox, driver for the Crouch Transportation System of St. Joseph, Mo. lost his life at 4:15 last Thursday morning (Oct. 29), in an accident on U.S. Highway 36, 7 miles east of Cameron, Mo.  His body was badly burned, but he was identified by officials of the company.

 

B. B. Stewart, state highway patrolman, investigated the accident, said the St. Joseph News Press, and said that it appeared that an explosion was the case of the accident, although the truck wreckage was in a ditch, Moore’s body was found 40 feet from the truck.  The patrolman believed Moore’s body, saturated with gasoline, had been throwm that far by an explosion.

 

Officials of the truck line said, however, it was their belief the explosion of the gasoline tank was caused by the trailer striking the side of a concrete bridge.

The truck was of the tractor-trailer type.

 

The truck was being driven to Chicago with a load of canned meats and oleomargarine for a packing company. The cargo was scattered a considerable distance from the wreckage, giving additional evidence that there had been a heavy explosion.

 

Moore had been working for the trucking company three months and had been living with his sister at 2902 North Seventh street, in St. Joseph.

Obituary

Melvin Earl Moore, son of Nellie and John Moore, was born in Anita, Iowa, July 4, 1917, and died October 29, 1936, at the age of 19 years.

 

He is survived by his father and mother, four sisters, and one brother, Mrs. Rosellen Stemman, of St. Joseph, Mo., Mrs. Arline Elliott of Kellogg, Iowa,

Doris, Vernita and Clarence, all living at home.

 

Melvin, better known as Red was a good boy.  He did not finish school here, because his interests ran along other lines.  Several years ago he began loafing around with the truckers and would ride with them whenever they would permit it.  As he grew older he was allowed to drive a truck occasionally, and finally dropped out of school.  He wanted to be a truck driver and he bent all his energies toward that end.  About three months ago, he became an employee of the Crouch Transfer Company of St. Joseph and it was while

carrying out his work as a driver of one of their trucks that he came to his sudden death.

 

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Barber funeral home in Lenox, and were conducted by the Rev. Thomas Kelly.  Pallbearers were James O’Dell, Kenneth Curphey, Keith James, Orval Smith, Karmon Alexander and Thurman Curphey.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 5, 1936

 

 

Reimer, Leona Grace Hufnagel

Mrs. T. J. Reimer died at her home in Lenox Sunday following an illness of several months.  She was stricken several months ago and during the past year made trips to several hospitals but nothing could be done to relieve her.

For the past several weeks her suffering was acute and death, no doubt, came as a welcome relief.

 

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning, Nov. 5 at St. Patrick’s church in Lenox, in charge of the Rev. P. J. McStay.  Burial was made in the Lenox cemetery.

Obituary

Leona Grace Reimer was born January 21, 1891, and died Nov. 1, 1936 at the age of 45 years, 9 months and 6 days. She was born and reared near Lenox and was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Hufnagel.

 

At the age of 15 she was converted to the Catholic faith in Whapton, N. Dak. In 1912 she was married to Theodore J. Reimer at St. Patrick's Catholic church in Lenox. To them were born seven children, one of whom died in infancy.

 

Surviving are the husband and children, Dale, Mrs. Glen Barnhill, Murle, Robert, Gene and Phillip, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Simmers of Whapton, N. Dak., two sisters, Sister Maxine, O. S. B., of St. Cloud, Minn. and Adabelle Simmers, Wheaton, Minn.,  two brothers, Dale Hufnagel of Lenox and Earl Hufnagel of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Max Simmers of Los Angeles, Calif.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thurday November 5, 1936

 

Reynolds, Marena Dicena Hurley -

Marena Dicena Hurley was born in Farmer City, Ill., on October 25, 1859, and passed away at her home in Lenox, Iowa on October 11, 1936, lacking two

weeks of being 77 years old.

 

On October 6, 1880, she was married to John Reynolds. Five children were born to them, two of whom preceeded the mother in death, Cora Georgie, who died in early childhood, and Mrs. Elsie Christy-Long, who died in 1916.

 

Mrs. Reynolds is survived by her husband, one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Susie Evans of Creston, Iowa, Elmo of Minneapolis, and Eliphalet of Lenox.

She also leaves one sister and one brother, Mrs. Mary Romine and Luther Hurley, both of Lenox, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

 

Three years after her marriage she came, with her husband and oldest daughter, to Iowa, where they settled on what is now known as the John

Reynolds farm, three miles northeast of Lenox. That farm was her home until she moved Into Lenox in the year 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds celebrated

their 56th wedding anniversary October 6th.

 

As a girl, Mrs. Reynolds united with the Methodist church and was a faithful attendant as long as she was physically able.  Her interest in the church was intense and her Christian profession was emphasized by many kind deeds.

 

She was a faithful wife and mother, amply discharging her duties in both capacities. Thirteen months ago she suffered  a stroke and became bedfast.

Through it all she was uncomplaining, maintaining her faith in God until He called her Home.

 

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Methodist church in charge of the Rev. Thomas Kelly. Burial was made in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 15, 1936

 

 

Schaub, Catherine -

Mrs. Catherine Schaub, formerly of Lenox but who had made her home in Omaha for the past several years, died at her home there Tuesday, October

20. She had been ill only a short time and the news of her death was a shock to her relatives and friends here.

Funeral services were held in Omaha Thursday October 22.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 22, 1936

 

Toy, Fred Earl -

Fred Earl Toy, son of Richard and Charlotte Toy was born at Chippaway Falls, Wisc. on January 28, 1874, and died at the Greater Community hospital in Creston, October 1st, 1936, at the age of 62 years, 8 months and 2 days.

 

He came with his parents to Taylor county when he was six months old, settling on a farm southwest of Clearfield where he lived at the time of his death. His father died when Fred was six years old, leaving the family to develop the farm and produce a living.

 

He is survived by one brother Will Toy of Clearfield; two sisters, Mrs. Chas. Campbell of Mt. Ayr, and Cora Toy of Clearfield; four nieces and one nephew.

His father, mother, two sisters, Emma and Myrtle, preceded him in death.

 

Funeral services were held from the Crew funeral home Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. W. C. Henn, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating.

Interment was in the Conway cemetery.

 

Pallbearers were close neighbors: Tom Henderson, Roy Rood, Ralph Porter, Harry Curry, Hugh Buchanan and Emil Jasa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 8, `936

 

Webber, Olive Maud Welliver -

Olive Maud, daughter of Jacob and Hannah Welliver, was born March 4th, 1854, at Millersburg, Ohio, and died on the morning of October 3, 1936, at her home in Clearfield after an illness of several years. She had attained the age of 32 years, 6 months and 29 days.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Welliver decided to leave Ohio and move farther west so with the

family of three sons and three daughters they journeyed to Illinois, locating on a farm near Alexis. Here their children received their education.

 

On June 30, 1878, Andrew Webber and Olive Maud Welliver were married at North Henderson, Ill., and it was there on a farm that this worthy couple

started their home. Three daughters came to brighten this home.

 

In the fall of 1895 Mr. and Mrs. Webber decided to move farther west and on November 1 they arrived in Clearfield, la. and settled on a farm nearby where they lived until 1907, when they moved into Clear field.

 

Sorrow came to the home on February 27, 1903, when their eldest daughter, Ida May McKinstry passed away, and also on November 15, 1917, when the

husband and father died.

 

She united with the Christian church of Clearfield in 1906 and was a member of the Home Department at the time of her death.

 

She is survived by her two daughters, Nettie J. Webber and Mrs. Francis R. Stevenson; three grandchildren, Guy, Avis and Lois Stevenson, several

nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral services were held at the Christian church, Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, with the Rev. P. O. Nystrand of Pickering, Mo., officiating. Interment

was made in the Clearfield cemetery.

 

The singers were Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Crew, Mrs. Bert Lyddon and Donald Green. Pallbearers were Ralph Green, Frank Green, Roy Reed, A. H. Brown, Harry Curry and Bert Lyddon.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 8, 1936

 

Wertz, Mary Jane Dillon -

Mrs. John Wertz died at her home in Lenox Monday, October 19, at the age of 68 years, 11 months. She had been ill about three months and for the past

ten weeks her youngest son and her sister have been taking care of her.

 

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Barber funeral home and were in charge of the Rev. Thomas Kelly. Burial was made in the Lenox cemetery.

 

Mary Jane Dillon was born in Gretna, Nebr., Nov. 18, 1867. In March of 1888 she was married to John Wertz, who survives her. Eight children were born, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Josie Rogers, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Delilah McMillan, Des Moines, Mrs. Florence Terry, Lenox, Fred and Matthew, both

of North Dakota, Clifford of the United States Army, Jay of Glenwood, la., and Roscoe of Clearfield, la.

 

She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Magner of Omaha, and one brother, James Dillon of Gretna, Nebr., eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

 

Shortly after her marriage Mrs Wertz moved with her husband to Missouri. About three years later they moved to Ringgold county, la., where they lived

until 12 years ago when they moved to Clearfield. She spent the last six years of her life in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 22, 1936

 

Wheeler, Harry –

Harry Wheeler died at his home in Lincoln, Nebr., last Monday, Oct. 21, at the age of 69 years.  Mr. Wheeler was a resident of Clearfield about 35 years ago, was marshal and drayman here for several years.  Mrs. Wheeler was Miss Ruth Scott, a cousin of Mrs. Harve Bailey and Mrs. Walter Bailey.

Lenox Time Table,  Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 5, 1936