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Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa obituaries
transcribed by: Lorelei Rusco - lorerus@iowatelecom.net
 
 

Arnold, Reuben Henry -

Reuben Henry Arnold, son of David Henry and Adaline Arnold, was born October 14, 1881, at Peoria, Ill, and passed away at his home in Lenox, October 6, 1934, at the age of 52 years, 11 months and 22 days.

 

After his father's death, Reuben and his mother moved to Lenox, Iowa, where he spent the greater part of his life. On December 24, 1912, he was married

to Eva Winslow at Dodge City, Kansas. To them were born two children, one of whom died in infancy. The other, Lorraine Ellen, now resides at Clinton, Iowa. He is survived by his wife and daughter, a half sister, Mrs Chas. Hance of Creston, two uncles and several nieces and nephews.

 

Mr. Arnold joined the Presbyterian church at Sharpsburg in early boyhood and then, not being fully satisfied, he rejoined the Presbyterian church in

Dodge City, Kansas, where he became an active worker. In 1915 he moved to Colorado where he kept up his church work and paid tithes.

 

In 1930, because of poor health he was forced to move to Lenox. Because of his health he was not able to attend church.

 

Funeral services were held at the Barber funeral home in Lenox, Sunday, October 7, at 2:30, conducted by Rev. W. A. Thompson, pastor of the United

Presbyterian church in Lenox. Burial was made in the Fairview at Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 11, 1923

 

Christy, Mary Huber -

Mrs. Mary Christy was born in Coal Valley, Ill., October 26, 1859. The early part of her life was spent near Coal Valley and at the age of 19 she was married to Wm. M. Christy and they located near Lenox where she has since resided.

 

About 45 years ago she united with the Church of Christ at Lenox, later transferring her membership to the Blue Grove church where she was a faithful and  earnest worker as long as her health permitted.

 

She served as president of the Ladies Aid Society, was Sunday superintendent Superintendent of the Cradle Roll Department, and was a teacher of the primary class for 14 years.  She was a great lover of children and was always happiest when doing some act of service for her children and friends.

About 18 months ago she was stricken with paralysis from which she gradually grew weaker  until she passed away at her home 7 miles southwest of Lenox early Thursday morning, August 9, 1934, at the age of 74 years, 10 months and 17 days.

 

She is survived by three children, Chas. Elrod Christy, Mame G. Hunter and Edw W., all of Lenox, one grand, one brother, B. Huber, and many other distant relatives.

 

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Christian Church in Lenox conducted by Rev. L. V. Freeman of Guthrie Center, former pastor of the Lenox church.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 16, 1934

 

Donaldson, David S. -

D. S. Donaldson died at his home southeast of Lenox at about midnight Tuesday night following an illness of one day.

 

Mr. Donaldson had taken care of his usual chores Tuesday morning and had planned to drive into Lenox to vote and to attend the Wells funeral, but after finishing his work he felt ill and layed down to rest. He steadily became worse until he died at about midnight.

 

Mr. Donaldson was born m Glasgow, Scotland, September 1, 1864 and had lived in Iowa since he was about 10 years old. 

 

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church at 2 o'clock in charge of the Rev. F. L. Shepherd.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 8, 1934

 

Douglas Baby –

The infant son born to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Douglas at the Greater Community hospital in Creston, early Wednesday, October, passed away that city.  The little one was laid to rest in the Blue Grove cemetery Wednesday afternoon.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 8, 1934

 

George, Mrs. A. L. –

A message was received last Saturday by Mrs. Frank Wilt from her cousin Hugh George of Kolin, Mont. telling of the death of his mother, Mrs. A. L. George. Mr. and Mrs. George made their home around Lenox a few years ago and many friends will remember them.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 1, 1934

 

Goodale, Cora -

Cora Goodale, daughter of Charles and Loretta Goodale, was born at Kalamazoo, Michigan November 9, 1859. With her family she came to Corning, Iowa where she resided for many years. She resided at Lebanon, Missouri for two years, returning to Iowa she settled with her sister, Miss Carrie Goodale, in Lenox to make her home in the same town as their brother, Geo. L. Goodale, and his family. Ill health confined her to her home but she was not confined to her bed until the last five days. She passed away at 9:30 p. m. on Thursday evening, July 26 at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 17 days.

 

Funeral services were held a the Barber Funeral home Saturday afternoon, July 28, conducted by Rev. F. L. Shepherd. Music was furnished by Mrs. F

L. Shepherd, Mrs. Donald Dunbar and Miss Marcia Barber.  After the services here her body was taken to Corning and laid beside her mother and other relatives in the family lot  there.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 2, 1934

 

Jeanes, Nancy Eleanor Hammack Welliver -

Mrs. Robert Jeanes passed away at her home here [Clearfield] Wednesday

afternoon after a Illness of several months. Funeral services were held in the Christian Church Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Phillip Nystrand officiating,

a quartet Mr. and Mrs. J. Ralph Crew, Mrs. J. D. Barrans, and Don Green singing.

Pall bearers were: Gene Baxter, Elmer Nickles, Lennie Andrews U. S. Grant, Walter McKinstry, aad Ollie Stevensin; interment in Clearfield Cemetery, Nancy Eleanor, daughter of Ephiriam and Ellen Hammack, was born in Mercer county, Illinois, May 19th, 1858, and departed this life at her home in Clearfield Aug. 15th, 1934, aged 78 years, 2 mo. and 26 days. She grew to womanhood in Mercer county, and on November 16th, 1876 was united

hi marriage to John Wendal Welliver and they began their married life on a farm near North Henderson Illinois. In 1869 they moved to Alma, Nebr.

residing there until 1904 when they came to Clearfield, Iowa.  Three children were born to this union, Charley, Jessie and Myrtle, but sorrow came upon

the home, Charley passing away at the age of six months, Jessie, at the age of three years and Nellie,  an adopted daughter, at the age of five years. The husband died in 1905. On August 18th, she was united in marriage to Robert Jeanes of Clearfield, where they have since made their home. Mrs. Jeanes was a member of the Christian church and lived a life of devotion to her savior, and the church, especially enjoying her Bible School Class, the Loyal Women and their activities. No one was more faithful to the work than she, untiring in her efforts of love, she made life easier and happier for all around her. She had been failing in health and strength for several months, and her daughter Myrtle and her grand daughters , Thelma and Phyllis of Clarinda came often

to help minister her. Mrs. Orn, a sister came Sunday from Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. To cherish her memory are: her husband, her daughter, two grand daughters four brothers, William Hammock of San Bernardino, California, Payne and Notley Hammack of San Diego, California, John Hammack of Wilton, North Dak., four sisters, Mrs. Mrs. Delia Long, Mary and Alice Hammack of Alhambra, California, and Mrs. Lydia Orn of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and a number of nieces and nephews, also the children and grand-chlldren of her husband whom she dearly loved.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGuire of Urbandale, Iowa Mrs. Anna McGuire of Indianola, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Mercer of Mt. Ayr, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Freeman and daughter Barbra of Blockton, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Greenly of Gravity, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Jeanes of Redding, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jeanes and

family of Mount Ayr, Mrs. Anna McGuire of Osceola, Miss Myrtle Price of Diagonal, Mr. and Mrs. Don Bennett of near Lenox attended the funeral of Mrs. Robert Jeanes here Saturday.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 23, 1934

 

Maharry, George M. -

Clippings from Berkeley, Calif. newspapers tell something of the death of George M. Maharry, former Lenox resident who died at his home in that city Oct. 16. 

 

Mr. Maharry went to his office that morning in his usual health but it is believed that the exertion of lifting an ice box onto the trunk rack of his car

during the morning probably put an undue strain on his heart.  He complained of feeling weak and his brother, J. A. Maharry took him home.  A few minutes later he lapsed into unconsciousness and the fire department inhalator crew and a physician were called. They were unable to revive him.

 

Mr. Maharry had lived in Berkley since 1924. Four years ago he and his brother bought the Rush Real Estate Co. and had since operated it as sole

owners.

 

Mr. Maharry was born in Adams county, Iowa, in 1882. Since moving to Berkley he had been prominent in the United Presbyterian church in Oakland, and served as trustee and treasurer.

 

He is survived by his wife and brother of Berkeley; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Maharry in Rock Island, Ill., three sisters and a brother, Mrs. Frank Bell of

Lockford, Ill; Mrs. Pearl Hofer of Rock Island, Ill.; Mrs. Ethel Bricker of Lenox and Ralph Maharry of Rock Island.

Funeral services were held Oct. 20.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 1, 1934

 

Reynolds, Cornettie Susan Collins -

Mrs. H. C. Reynolds, who had been ill for some time, passed away at her home in Lenox at six o'clock Wednesday morning Nov. 14. Funeral services will

be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church and will be in charge of Rev. F.L. Shepherd.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 15, 1934

 

Reynolds, Cornettie Susan Collins -

Cornettie Susan Collins, daughter of Thomas and Ellen Collins, was born April 26, 1867 in DeWitt, county Illinois and died at her home in Lenox, Iowa, November 14, 1934, at the age of 67 years, 6 months and 18 days.

 

On November 26, 1890 she was united in marriage to Henry Chauncey Reynolds. To this union seven children were born: Henry Claude of Lenox; Clarence Guy of Clearfield, Dennis Ray of Sheldon, Wisconsin; Sidney

Pearl; Amelia Irene Jordon and Ida May Crabtree, all of Lenox. Charles Amon passed away December 16, 1913 at the age of 13 years.

 

In Sept. 1915 the family moved from Leroy, Illinois, to a farm near Lenox, where they resided until 1920, when they moved into Lenox, where they have since resided.

 

At an early age she united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Parnell, Illinois and later transferred her membership to the Lenox Methodist

church where she remained a faithful member and attendee of services until failing health prevented.

 

She was a charter member of the Lenox unit of the American Legion Auxiliary. She always retained her membership and was greatly interested in the work

of the organization.

 

Besides her husband and children she is survived by three sisters: Mrs. Mary Johnston, Mrs. Minnie Thompson and Mrs. Ollie Brown, all of Parnell Illinois and one brother Bert W. Collins of Marion, Ohio. Two brothers and one sister, Curtis, Noah, and Delia Collins preceded her in death. There are also

eighteen grandchildren and a host of other relatives.

 

She was a kind and loving mother, a patient sufferer and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. 

 

Funeral services were held in the Methodist church Friday afternoon,

November 16 at 2 o’clock in charge of her pastor Rev. F. L. Shepherd, assisted

by Rev. J. C. Turner of Clearfield.  Interment was in the Lenox Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers were Lester Johnson Perry Gray, Wm. Severn, Alfred  Caven, Chris Trost, Carmon Alexander.

 

Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. W. H. Madden, Mrs. F.

 L. Shepherd, Marvin Fleming and Lee Caskey, with Mrs. A. H. Peacock at the piano.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 22, 1934

 

Scroggie, Burl -

Burl Scroggie 46—for years a resident of Conway and Community fatally shot himself with a rifle at his home in Conway early Saturday morning. After hearing the shots behind closed doors the family summoned aid and when his critical condition was found it was decided to take him to Iowa City and he died just before 4 o'clock Sat. P. M. just before reaching Iowa City without ever regaining consciousness.  Poor health and despondency is thought caused the

act. He leaves a wife, two sons and two daughters; beside his aged mother, brother and sisters to mourn his departure.

 

Funeral services were held at Conway Church Tuesday afternoon and burial made at Platteville cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 27, 1934

 

Severn, Mary Lucinda Burrell 

Mrs. Frank Severn died at her home here Tuesday, September 25, at the age of 65 years, 3 months. She was born June 25, 1869. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the Church of Christ and will be conducted by Rev. L. V. Freeman of Guthrie Center, a former pastor of the local church. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 27, 1934

 

Severn, Mary Lucinda Burrell –

Mary Lucinda Burrell, daughter of Lurita and Washington Burrell, was born June 25, 1869, in Taylor county, Iowa. She departed this life Sept. 25, 1934,

aged 65 years, 3 months.

 

She was married to Francis M Severn February 14, 1884 and to them were born five children. With the exception of a few years spent in Nebraska, Mrs.

Severn spent her entire life in Taylor county. At an early age she joined the Blue Grove Christian church of which she remained a member until her

death.

 

She is survived by her husband, three children, Will and Alpha Severn and Mayme Kilby, all of Lenox; 18 grandchildren, one sister, Dora Schmitt of Des Moines, and one brother, Fred Burrell of Fraser, Colo..  One daughter died in infancy and one son, Elmer, passed away in 1916 at the age of 31 years.

 

Mrs Severn was a kind and loving wife and mother and was a thoughtful friend and neighbor and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

 

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, September27 at the Church of Christ and were conducted by Rev. L. V. Freeman of Guthrie Center a former Lenox pastor. Burial was made in the Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 4, 1934

 

Toland, Enos Riley -

Enos Riley, son of William and Eliza Toland was born August 20, 1855 near Industry, McDonough county, Ill., where he grew to manhood, and passed away October 20, 1934 at 2:25 a. m.

 

He was one of a family of ten children: four sisters and one brother have preceded him in death, also three half brothers, his mother and father. The living brothers are Steve Toland of Kent, Iowa, Milton of Rushville, Ill., Ingram of Industry, Ill., and one sister, Mrs. George Sharps of Industry, Ill.

 

When a young man he went to Missouri where he was married to Josephine Sanders, February 27, 1876. To them were born ten children: Bertha and

Earl who died in infancy; Walter J. of Des Monies; Huldah Pearson of Lenox; Willie R. of Industry, Ill., Branch W, of Lenox; Jesse E. of Kansas City. Mo.,

Leslie V. of Lenox; Verne B. of Carson, Iowa and Ruth Moore of Lenox. There are also 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren, who with his wife survive him.

 

Many years ago he united with the Calvary Methodist church where he remained a faithful member.

 

Though he suffered so greatly, yet he was always patient, and always had a kind welcome for everyone, and appreciated everything that was done for him, knowing for a long time that he must leave his family and pass on, yet he never murmured nor complained—but often expressed a desire to go.

 

Funeral services were held at the Lenox Methodist church on Monday, October 22, at 2 o'clock in charge of the pastor, Rev. F. L. Shepherd. A quartette composed of Mrs. Alice Dunbar, Mrs. F. L. Shepherd, Mr. O. P. Arnold and Dr. W. H. Cash sang favorite hymns.  Burial was in the Morgan cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 25, 1934

 

Trost, Margaret Stanger -

Margaret Stanger was born on December 8, 1870, in Dettingen, Germany, and passed away at the Greater Community hospital in Creston, September 28, 1934 at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 20 days.

 

She was the daughter of Daniel and Marie Agnes Stanger.  Her parents, three sisters and one brother proceeded her in death.

 

She was married Nov. 3, 1891, to George Trost, who together with eight children, survive her. One child died in infancy. The surviving children are Mary Cook and Freda Boltinghouse of Lenox, Pauline Morgan, Rosa

Noerrlinger and Emma Woods of Sheldon, Wisc., Joseph Carl Trost and George Harvey Trost of Lenox and Harry Howard Trost of Des Moines. She is also

survived by one brother, Daniel Stanger of Lenox, and by 15 grandchildren.

 

At the age of 14 Mrs. Trost was united with the German Lutheran church in Dettingen, Germany, and in later years with the First Presbyterian church in Lenox, in which vicinity she has made her home for the past 32 years.

 

Mrs. Trost was a devoted wife and a loving mother, always thinking first of others and was a true friend to all who knew her.

 

Funeral services were held Sunday, September 30. at the Presbyterian church in Lenox and were conducted by Rev. F. C. McCallon, a former pastor of the local church.  Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 4, 1934

 

Wells, Elza Lorraine “Zeke” -
Elza L. Wells, partner in the Copeland-Wells produce house, died suddenly Saturday night about 10:30 after an illness of less than three hours. He had

gone to the produce house about 7 o'clock and shortly afterward became ill. He was taken to his home where he did not regain consciousness and died about 10:30.

 

Elza Lorraine Wells was born at Leroy, Iowa, March 28, 1884, and died at his home in Lenox Nov. 3, 1934, at the age of 50 years 7 months and 6 days.

 

He lived with his parents on a farm near Leroy but later moved to Derby, Iowa, where he grew to manhood. On Nov. 29, 1906, he was married to Miss

Maud Hazle. They resided for a few years at Redding and Diagonal moving to Lenox in 1912 where they have since resided.

 

Mr. Wells was engaged in the restaurant business for some years and also in the garage work. About 14 years ago he became associated with O. L. Copeland in the Copeland-Wells firm in which he continued as a partner until his death.

 

Besides his widow, he is survived by one brother, Clinton Wells of Des Moines and numerous other more distant relatives.

 

Mr. Wells united with the Lenox Methodist church in 1913 during the pastorate of Rev. Walter Morgan. He was a member of Tremont Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Lenox; of the Chapter of Royal Arch Masons at Corning; of the Commandery Knight Templers at Creston; Za Ga Zig Shrine at Des Moines; the Modern Woodmen.

 

He was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star in which order he had presided as Worthy Patron.

 

Mr Wells, or "Zeke" as he was affectionately called throughout the community, was always prominently identified with every worthwhile community enterprise.  He had boundless enthusiasm and energy and while he did not hesitate to say what was on his mind if he disapproved of what was being done, he had a way of expressing displeasure and yet retaining friendship.

 

Funeral services were held at the Arnold funeral home Tuesday Nov. 6, at 1:30, in charge of the Rev. F. L. Shepherd of the Methodist church. Music was

furnished by Mrs. K. R. Huff,  Mrs. John Porter and W. C. Lewis. Burial was made in the Lenox cemetery and the service at the grave was in charge of

the Masonic fraternity.  Pall bearers were employees at the Copeland-Wells plant and were Everett Kennedy, George Larimer, Floyd Dahlberg, E. Hurley, Ivan Carey, Vern Harvey.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 8, 1934

 

Wurster, Fredericke Lieb

Fredericke Lieb, daughter of Jacob Lieb and Anna Weible, was born March 12, 1874 in Dettingen, Germany, and died at  her home near Clearfield, Iowa

November 27th, 1934, at the age of 60 years, 8 months, and 15 days.

 

On January 21, 1897, she was united in marriage to William Wurster, and shortly thereafter  came to America to live on a farm near Lenox, Iowa.  To this union were born nine children.  Albert, Carl and Alice died in infancy and Frank at the age of twelve years. Those to survive are: John Jacob and Walter

George of near Lenox, Herman Adam and George Frederick of near Clearfield and Anna Marie Brady of Des Moines.

 

At the age of fourteen years she united with the Lutheran church in Germany. In her life she exerted a quiet Christian influence; in the community she was a friend, in the home she was ever faithful as a loving wife and mother. "Her children rise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he pralseth her."

Besides her husband, children and four grand-children, she is survived by a brother and sister in Germany, a brother in Nebraska and a host of friends.

 

Funeral services were held in the United Presbyterian church of Clearfield, Thursday, November 29th, 1934 at 1:00 p. m. in charge of the pastor, Rev. H.

B. Hutchman. Interment was in the Lenox Fairview cemetery. A quartette composed of Ralph Crew, Mrs. J. M Stephenson, Miss Myrta Young,  and E. C. Heaton sang, Miss Mary Swan being accompanist.  Song sung were “Rock of Ages” and “Psalms 23”.  Scripture readings were the 23rd Psalm, 1 Corinthians

15-58; Psalm 90, and the sermon text Isaiah 68:13.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 6, 1934