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Arneal, Anna Mae Notz Casey -
Funeral services
for Mrs. J.D. Arneal, 73, were held Tuesday, August
14 at 10:30 a.m. at the United
James Arneal was soloist, singing 'How Great Thou Art.' The
congregational hymn was 'Abide With Me.'
Casket bearers
were Garland Walter, Richard Notz, John Gray, Steve Arneal, Steve Van Houweling
Interment was in
East Fairview Cemetery.
Anna Mae Arneal, the daughter of John and Caroline Trost Notz, was born on May 8,
1906 on a farm
Anna lived all
of her life in the Lenox vicinity and with her family was a lifelong member of
and was
On October 1,
1923 she was united in marriage with Lloyd John Casey at Winterset, Iowa. Three
On June 7, 1952,
Anna was united in marriage with James D. Arneal at
Lenox, and they have made
She is survived
by her loving husband, J.D. Arneal of Lenox, two
daughters, Marjorie Bray of Des Moines
Lenox
Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 15, 1979
Bernice Sprout
Davison was born at Fontanelle, Ia., Aug. 26, 1903
and passed away at her apartment
She grew up at Fontanelle and taught a rural school in the vicinity for
one year. She attended State
In 1942 they
moved to Lenox where her husband had employment. She continued to teach in
College
Having no family
of her own she enjoyed and did many good turns for her nieces and nephews.
She leaves two
sisters Fae Kenagy of Des
Moines and Helen Blair of Lenox, and two brothers, Eugene
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 15,
1979
Cecil Glen Hale, 83, died Sunday afternoon, Aug. 19, 1979 at Lenox Care
Center. The funeral is
C Glen Hale was born Nov. 17, 1895 on a farm near Lenox. He was the son
of William and Cora Belle
He attended
business college in Des Moines, then took training in accounting in St.
Louis, Mo. He was
He moved to
Lenox where he was elected mayor in 1944 and was reelected in 1946. He resigned in
He was a 60 year
Mason, receiving his membership certificate Feb. 21, 1963. He was a veteran of
Survivors are 2
sisters-in-law, Mrs Fern Hale and Lila Hale of Lenox;
a niece, Gertrude Bruington who
Preceding him in
death were his parents, three brothers, Wayne, Rolle and Leo, and 2 nephews, Lyle and
A memorial has
been established for the Cancer Fund and Retarded Citizens.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 22,
1979
Nellie Anne
Holland, 86, of Lenox, died Thurs.. Aug. 9 at Rosary Hospital, in Corning
following a long illness.
She was born
Sept. 16, 1892 at New Market to Fred and Sarah Gant Miller.
She was married
to Frank Beeler at Creston March 11, 1913, The couple lived at Odebolt where he
died in 1953.
She married
George Holland at Odebolt March 27, 1962 and they lived in Lenox. He died Nov.
20, 1977.
Mrs. Holland's
funeral was at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13 at Larkin-Bender Funeral Home, Jack Cutbirth,
Music was by
Ruth Boltinghouse, organist, and Mildred Walter,
soloist.
Casket bearers
were Kenneth Schaffer, Horace Brown, Lanny Douglas,
Carl Clinton, Ray Long and LaVerne
Casket bearers
there were Chris Hannel, Albert McDonough, Clifford
Miller, Chester Thevenot. Herbert
Survivors
include a daughter, Mrs. James (Lela) Cranston of Ida Grove; two sons, Walter
Beeler of
She was a member
of the Rebekah Lodge and the Presbyterian Church in
Odebolt.
Lenox Time
Table,
Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 15, 1979
Mrs. Dale (Mary)
King, 79, died Sunday night, Aug. 12, 1979 at 9:15 at the Lenox Care Center.
The funeral is
being conducted Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Larkin-Bender Funeral Home,
Mary King was
born July 15, 1900 at Hopkins, Mo., the daughter of George and Mary Slaughter
She was preceded
in death by a son, Winfred King, two sisters, and two brothers.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 15,
1979
King, Mary
Althea Kivett -
The funeral of
Mary Althea King was August 15 at the Larkin Bandar Home, the Rev Elmer West
officiating
Music was by Jeane Maharry, organist, and
Donna Veatch, vocalist.
Casket bearers
were Raymond Swank, Horace Brown, Charles King, Gary King, Art Chaney and Bud
Carey.
Interment was in
Hopkins Cemetery
Mrs. King died
Aug. 12 at the Care Center.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 22,
1979
Robert Roy (Bob)
Moore, age 23 of Des Moines was killed Sunday morning in a car semi trailer
He was born
Sept. 17, 1956 at Creston, the son of DeRonda Ann Betza Moore. He attended
He worked at the
M & M Garage at Creston until Sept., when the couple moved to Des Moines
He was a member of
the First Presbyterian Church in Creston where services were held
Tuesday, Nov. 6
at 1:30 p.m. Reverend Dale Cunningham officiated. Burial was in the Graceland
Survivors
include his wife, Suzanne, his mother, Mrs. Ann Moore of Creston, two sisters,
His in-laws are
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wurster of Lenox, two
sisters-in-law, Mrs. Tim Thompson
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday November 7,
1979
Funeral services
for Mary K. Morris, 90, were held November 28 at the United Presbyterian
Casket bearers
were from the Beck families, Donald, Duane, Melvin, Harold arid Roy, and
Phillip
Mary Kathern Beck, the, daughter of Phillip and Barbara Sager
Beck, was born on January 25,
While being
employed in St. Joseph, Missouri, she met Charles H. Morris. They were united
in
After her
husband's death in 1947, she remained on the farm until 1951 when she moved to
Lenox.
She is survived
by her two sons: Howard and wife Vivian of Lenox; Leonard and wife Jean of
Corning;
There are also
seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren plus many relatives and
friends.
Mary was a life
long church member, being faithful to the Stringtown Community Church for many
Her personality
was unique, and though she endured much pain the last several years, her wit
and
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday December 5,
1979
The funeral of
Gertrude Nelson, 52, was held at the Christian Church Sunday, Oct. 28, 1979,
Casket bearers
were Leonard Ratliff, Leonard Knott, T. L. Curphey,
Jake Larson, Paul Oxley
Gertrude Iola
Ross Nelson, the daughter of Mack and Clara Olson Ross, was born on
September 11,
1927 in Adair County, Iowa near Spaulding; and passed away on October 25,
Gertrude had
been ill for the past two years.
She moved with
her family when she was 3 1/2 years old, and had lived in Lenox and vicinity
since.
She attended
school here and graduated with the class of 1945. Afterwards Gertrude taught
On October 23,
1945 she was united in marriage with George Leland Nelson at Atchison, Kansas.
Two children:
Richard Allen and Clara Kristine were born to this union.
Gertrude was
interested in and assisted with the girls 4-H, Blue Birds, Camp Fire Girls and
Cub
She was preceded
in death by her parents; two brothers: Raymond and Cecil Ross; Four sisters;
She is survived
by her husband, George of Bedford; her son, "Rick" and wife Linda of
Lenox;
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 31,
1979
Funeral services
for Mrs. Samuel Harry (Ferne H.) Pennebaker,
82, of Sharpsburg, Ia., were
Ferne H. Pennebaker, daughter of John Deaver and Ada Belle Manroe, was
born at Lenox. Iowa,
She lived in
Lenox, Iowa and grew to maturity in Lenox, Iowa where she attended the public
On Feb. 14, 1917
she was united in marriage to Samuel Harry Pennebaker at Lenox, Iowa and
She was preceded
in death by twin sister Flossie, sister, Ethel, brother, Charles, her parents,
Left to cherish
her memory are husband Harry, three daughters, Mrs. John (Adabelle) Cribbs,
She was a member
of the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church and Royal Neighbors.
She was a kind
and considerate person, going out of the way to help others, and will be missed
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September
12, 1979
Funeral services
for Nellie M. Smith, 87, were held Saturday, Dec. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at
St. Patrick's
Church, the Rev. Fr. Timothy Fitzgerald officiating.
Music was by
Mrs. Pat Miller, organist.
Casket bearers
were Leo Ryan, Art Schweers, Bob Callahan, Barney
Miller, Hub Bradley
Interment was in
East Fairview Cemetery.
Mrs. Nellie
Madden Smith was born April 14, 1892 on a farm south of Lenox, the daughter
She was married
to Harry Smith. They were parents of four children, Mrs. Alonzo Benson and
Mrs. Smith
operated a beauty salon in Creston, Iowa, for several years, later moving to
California.
In 1968 she
returned to Creston where she was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church.
Her parents, a
sister, Elizabeth Hill, and brother, Hugh Madden, preceded her in death.
She is survived
by a grand granddaughter, Connie Fergerson and her
husband Randy, a son-in-law,
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday December
12, 1979
Georgia
(Ferguson) Stoaks was born December 23, 1933 to Mr.
and Mrs. George
Ferguson on a
farm southeast of Lenox. She received her elementary
schooling in
country schools and graduated from Lenox High School where
she was quite
active in basketball.
She was united
with the Presbyterian Church in Lenox at an early age and later
transferred her
membership to the Methodist Church here.
She received a
degree in Elementary Education at NWMSU in Maryville. She
taught school in
Oakland, Atlantic and Macedonia until her health failed.
On Dec. 29, 1954
she was united in marriage to Don Stoaks. They went
to
Germany where
Don had army duty and Georgia also taught G.l.'s
They returned to
the State of Washington where their son, Stephen was born.
They have lived
the last several years in Oakland, Ia.
She leaves fond
memories for her husband Don, daughter Nancy, and son-in-law
Steve Colvin,
daughter Stephanie and son-in-law Steve Stultz and
son
Georgia was
always a cheerful and giving person and very devoted to her husband,
children and
grandchildren. She was the kind of person who always
made you feel
better after visiting her. She always had a smile and her interest
in everyone was
sincere. We feel fortunate that we knew and loved her.
She died
Tuesday, Aug. 21, 1979, after a long illness.
Visitation was
Wednesday evening at Vieth Funeral Home and services
Thursday
morning at the
Methodist Church in Oakland at 10 a.m.
Casket bearers
were Jerry Blair, Leland Hansen, Bob Mohr, Wayne DeBord,
James
Johnson and
Roger Tibben.
Music was by
Wynona Woodrow, organist, and Jodv Bates, soloist who
sang In the
Garden and How
Great Thou Art. The officiating clergyman was Rev.
D. Ward Young of
Oakland. Interment service was held at West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 29,
1979
Verle L. Walston, 47, died at his home at Sharpsburg Oct.
10, 1979, of
apparent smoke
inhalation.
The funeral was
Saturday, Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Presbyterian
Church in
Sharpsburg, the Rev. Don Fisher officiating .
Donna Cribbs was organist; Mrs. Richard Long and Linda Spring,
vocalists.
Casket bearers
were Richard, Mike and Gary Curphey, Bill Brammer, Wesley
Booth and Scott
Mains.
Interment was in
Platteville Cemetery.
Verle Lewis Walston, son of Thomas Walter Walston and Cora May Weese
Walston,
was born in Ringgold County near Delphos, Iowa, on April 24,
1932, and
departed this life at his home in Sharpsburg, Iowa, on Oct. 10, 1979.
He was 47 years,
6 months and 15 days of age. He lived most of his life
in Taylor County
except a few years in Strahan, Iowa. Most of his life
was spent
in the
Sharpsburg Community where he owned and operated the recreation
hall for 17
years. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Sharpsburg.
Preceding him in
death were his mother and father, two infant sisters, Cora Sue
and Pearl Mae,
and a brother Donald.
Left to cherish
his memory are his sisters and brothers, Hazel Hoover of Coon Rapids;
Vane of Bedford;
Nina Rice, Stow, Ohio; Elsie Preston, Lenox, Iowa; Gerald of New Ulm,
Physically
handicapped from youth by polio, Verle lived with
courage and faith in God and
Verle Walston, better known in the Sharpsburg community as
"Speed", will be greatly
missed by people
of all ages. The young people knew they had a place to go where some one
They learned to
care and be aware of others through him. They were always looking out for
The Christmas
parties he staged for the kids were very special. They really looked
forward to them.
The older people
in town always had a place to go to sit and visit with each other and with
The younger
couples just starting out in married life and not having much left over
for
entertainment, could always afford to go to Speed's for a bottle of pop, a
pinball game,
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September
17, 1979
Orval Clifford Walter was born on a farm west of Lenox, Iowa on August 20, 1903 and
passed
Orval was the son of Belle and John W Walter. He lived all of his life in the Lenox community
On May 9, 1926 he
was married to Dorothy I Wynn at Winterset, Iowa. They were blessed
Orval was a retired farmer and implement dealer. He was a member of the First Christian
He was a 50
member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the Za-Ga-Zing Shrine in Des
Moines, a member
of the Rotary International and a 50 year member of the Iowa State
Alumni
Association from which he received a special community service award.
Orval was a State Senator representing Adams and Taylor counties in 1961-1962 and in
the 1964 Special
Session and was the assigned Law Clerk of the Senator in 1965 a
member of the
Democratic party.
Survivors
include one son Richard L and wife Mildred of Lenox, one daughter, Mary Joan
He was preceded
in death by his wife Dorothy, Jan 3, 1976, his parents and 2 sisters, Bernice
Orval's whole life was dedicated to his wife and children and their families.
Funeral services
were at the First Christian Church in Lenox Friday Aug 17 at 2 pm with Rev.
Music was
furnished by Ruth Boltinghouse, organist with Shirley
Riley and Karen Shawler,
Casketbearers were his six grandsons, David, Mark and John Walter and Philip, Stephen and
Charles Hall.
Honarary bearers were Paul Davis, Francis Folcey, Dow Keever, Glen Leckliter, Ralph
Rogers and Don Tyler.
Interment was in
West Fairview Cemetery.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 22,
1979
Floyd D. Young, 83,
a resident of 2104 Chestnut in Atlantic, Iowa, passed away late
Thursday
evening, Nov. 1, 1979 at the Cass County Memorial Hospital.
The son of
Willis and Odessa Russell Young, he was born Nov. 3, 1895 at Nodaway,
Iowa, and was
raised in Adams County where he attended school.
He entered the
U.S. Army during World War I and was later married to Alta Bush
on Sept. 25,
1920 at Lenox. They farmed near Wichita, Kan., from 1920 to 1926
when they moved
to the Kent and Lenox areas and farmed there until moving to
Atlantic in
1946.
From 1939 to
1956 Mr. Young was the District Sales Manager for the DeKalb
Agricultural
Association, Inc. He also owned and operated the Young's
Restaurant in
Atlantic from 1947 to 1969.
He was a member
of the First United Methodist Church, several Masonic orders
including the Za Ga Zig Shrine and was secretary for the Atlantic
Rotary Club for
a number of years, and a member of the American Legion.
He is survived
by his wife, Alberta, one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Marian) Johnson of
Kendallville,
Ind.; one son Donald F. Young of Griswold; three granddaughters,
Ramona Perry,
Janet Stevens and Sue Thorn; one grandson, David Green; two sisters,
Mrs. Orlando
(Ruth) Wall of Wichita, Kan., and Mrs. Marjorie Heberling of Longmont,
Colo., and a
number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded
in death by his first wife, Alta; four sisters, Ina at the age of 4,
Isabel, Dorothy
and Ruth, and one brother, Allen McMillin.
The service was
at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic Monday. Nov. 5. 1979
with interment
in the Atlantic Cemetery.
Mr. Young lived
at one time on a farm north of Lenox, where the Alvin Brown home is now.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday November 7,
1979
Anton Zvolanek, 85; of Lenox died Monday morning, Aug. 27, 1979
at the Lenox Care
Center where he
had lived since September of 1975.
Graveside
services were Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at
Pleasant Hill,
Nebr. A memorial was established for the Lenox Care Center.
Mr. Zvolanek was born June 13, 1894, in Saline County,
Nebraska, the son of Frank
and Frances Kasal Zvolanek. He farmed in this
area since 1940.
He is survived
by two brothers, Edward and Joe Zvolanek of Wilbur.
Nebr.; four
sisters, Julie Smisek of Wilbur, Nebr., Mary Smisek and Emma Smejdir,
both of Creston,
and Alice Jurica of Lincoln, Nebr.
Three brothers
preceded him in death.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September
5, 1979
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