Beck, Johnny -

Funeral services for Johnny Beck, 80, former Reinbeck area farmer, were held Saturday, June 5th at Ozark, Mo., in the Selmore Christian Church with Rev. Faust Mathews officiating. Burial was made in the Selmore cemetery at Ozark, Mo., with Harris Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Beck died Wednesday afternoon at Fremont Manor in Springfield.

He was a native of Lenox, Iowa and moved to Reinbeck in 1943. He farmed in that community until September of 1945 when he retired and moved to Ozark. He served with the U. S. Army during World War I in France. He was an active member of the United Church of Christ while living in Reinbeck and later in the Selmore Christian Church at Ozark, Mo. He served on the Board of Directors of Coop. Assn. and on Church boards and committees. He was buried  in a plat in the Selmore cemetery near his grandson, Scott Beck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Beck, who was killed in an accident two years ago.

Survivors include his wife, Pauline; two sons, Vernon of Grants Pass, Oregon and Kenneth of Springfield, Mo., 3 sisters, Mary Morris and Rose Beck of Lenox, Iowa and Miss

Beckie Beck of St. Joe. Mo., a brother, Herman Beck of Mesa, Arizona, a half brother, Charlie Beck of Lenox, also seven grandchildren.

Mrs. Pauline Beck would appreciate hearing from her friends. Her address is Mrs. Pauline Beck, Fremont Manor, 2915 S. Fremont St., Springfield, Mo. 65800.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 24, 1976

Birney, Claudia Alice Hatchett Severn -

Claudia Alice Birney passed away July 27, 1976 at the Mary Greeley hospital, Ames, Iowa. She had been in the South Riverside nursing home in Ames for the past three

years and had been in failing health for some time.

She was the daughter of Budd and Rose Hatchett and was born January 21st, 1890 at Edinburg, Illinois.

She came to Iowa with her parents when she was a small child and they settled on a farm near Bedford, Iowa. She grew to womanhood in Conway, Iowa.

On April 10, 1913 she was married to William (Bill) Severn at Bedford. He preceded her in death March 20, 1947.

She then moved to Ames, la., and worked in a nursing home.

She met Russell Birney and they were married July 15th, 1956. He preceded her in death June 16, 1969. Also her parents, three sisters and two brothers.

She is survived by her sister, Grace Adair of Ft. Dodge, Iowa; two nephews, Maynard Adair of Ft. Dodge, Howard Dotts of Hacienda Heights, California; two nieces, Mrs.

Rex (Ilene) Johnson of Des Moines, la.; Mrs. Alice Trotman of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She was laid to rest by her first husband in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 12, 1976

Brammer, Ethel -

Ethel Brammer, 86, passed away at the Rosary hospital, in Corning June 9th. She was born Dec. 15, 1889 and was the mother of twelve children. Her husband, four

sons and three daughters preceded her in death.

She was a member of The Latter Day Saints. Her life was a Christian life, loving and helping all that she could. She enjoyed her rock garden and flowers. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mrs. Brammer had spent the past four years at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McFee. A quote by her son, Dick Brammer: "If we were just

half as good as she wanted us to be we wouldn't have a worry or care in this world."

Survivors include Mrs. Wayne McFee of Lenox, Mrs. Ray Renk of Winterset, Iowa; Joe Brammer of Sharpsburg, Dick Brammer of Lenox and Don McPherson of LaMors, Colo.

Also 1 sister of Kansas, 34 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, many nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law

and sisters-in-law as well as a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 12th at 2:00 p.m. from the Larkin-Bender Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Watson, pastor of the Presbyterian Church officiating.

Music was furnished by Roberta Lockhart.

Casket bearers were David Bell, Harley Morley, Kenneth McFee, John Borland, Ernest Campbell and Danny Fetchall.

Interment was in Graceland cemetery at Creston, la.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 17, 1976

Cline, Clarence -

Clarence Cline of Van Wert, Ohio and husband of Veva Butler Cline had a severe stroke several weeks ago and then had a heart attack Sunday, June 20th and passed away

that day. He was buried in Van Wert, Ohio June 23rd.

Mr. Cline had taught school and coached for 38 years. He had just retired 2 years ago. He had served with the U. S. Navy during World War II. He had visited in Lenox

many times and was a son-in-law of Cara Butler & brother in-law of Beatrice Walter and Doris Williams. He is survived by his wife, a daughter Diane Mengernk, a son Jim and 3 grandchildren, Mrs. Butler and Doris Williams went to the funeral.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 1, 1976

Coons, Billy -

Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Adolphsen  returned Thursday from Columbus, Kansas, where they attended the funeral of his nephew, Billy Coons, 35, who was killed while crop dusting

pecans at Goldwaithe, Texas. He was the son of Paul Coons, who has visited many time in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 23, 1976

Craft, John L -

John L. Craft, resident of the Stringtown area, died Saturday, Oct. 2nd at Rosary Hospital in Corning. He was 68 years, 7 months and 9 days of age at the time of his death.

He was the son of George and Margaret Manrose Craft, and was born in Adams County, Iowa on Feb. 23, 1908.

Mr. Craft was married to Anna Mildred Agnew in Creston, Iowa on Jan. 8, 1929. Two children, Dorothy Margaret and Joanne were born to bless this union. He spent his entire life farming in the Stringtown community. He was a devoted husband and father and delighted in his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Anna Mildred, and by two daughters, Dorothy Margaret Rectenbaugh and her husband, Robert of Norfolk, Virginia and Joanne Piercy and her husband Ronald of Lenox. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Cathy Jo Rectenbaugh Corbus, Leisa Rectenbaugh, John Piercy and Joni Piercy; two sisters, Agnes Knollenberg of Columbus, 0., and Sadie Astrada of Seattle, Washington, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Harold Craft of Corning.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 5th at 2:00 p.m. at the Stringtown Church with Rev. Ronald Reed officiating.

Music was furnished by Mabel Pine, organist; Ruth Smith and Ellen Grace Brown, vocalists.

Bearers were Clifford McGregor, Fred Stillinger, Harold Clark, Elvin Riley, Orvin Bush and Fred Shepherd.

Those in charge of the flowers were Mrs. C. W. Botkins and Mrs. Winfield Ramsey.

Interment was in the Stringtown cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 7, 1976

Emig, Lynn Russman -

Lynn Russman Emig, 24, daughter of Mrs. LaVerne Cordell of Lenox was killed in a 2-car accident near Weatherby, Mo. Friday, Oct. 22nd.

The daughter of Mrs. LaVeme Cordell and Glenn Russman, Lynn was born at Denison, Iowa Sept. 24, 1952. She died at the scene of the accident near her home at Weatherby.

She attended school in Council Bluffs and Lenox and was married to Jerry Lynn Emig on November 19, 1970 at her home in Lenox.

Lynn and Jerry lived in the  Maysville area in Missouri until Jerry's death in March of this year.

Survivors include her mother and step father, Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Cordell, four sisters Mrs. James (Kathleen) McCall of Honolulu, Hawaii; Jean Russman, Patricia Cordell and Sharon Cordell at home in Lenox; one brother, Bob Gregory of Council Bluffs and her father, Glenn Russman of Omaha.

Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 25th from the Larkin-Bender Funeral Home With Rev. Floyd Newbrough and Rev. David Windfrey officiating.

Music was furnished by Norma Paymal, organist, Billie Jean Barker and Marilyn Beck, vocalists.

Bearers were Jack Butler, Ronnie Nelson, R. D. Boyer, Ed Chappel, Gary Emig and Larry Emig.

Burial was in North Fairview cemetery at Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 28, 1976

Hagler, Herbert -

Herbert Hagler, 80, formerly of Missouri, passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 2nd at the Greenfield Manor in Greenfield, Iowa, where he had been residing since Feb.

11, 1974.

Mr. Hagler was born Feb. 1, 1896 in Salem, Mo., the son of Thomas Jefferson and Lucretia Sims Hagler. He attended school in Salem and grew to manhood there. He

was married to Pearl S. Foster on June 3, 1915 in Salem, Mo. The couple farmed for 32 years in Illinois and Iowa, retiring in 1947.

Survivors are his widow, Pearl; three daughters, Mrs. Leroy (Wilma) Barrett of Menlo, Mrs Reldon (Maxine) Ambrose of Lenox, and Mrs. Ernst (Mildred) Pinnel of Walnut Grove, Mo.; two sons, M. Hoyt Hagler of Bridgewater and Donald L. Hagler of Marionville, Mo.; 19 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one brother, Leroy Hagler of Los Angeles,

California; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Zelma Pauline in 1921 and Betty Mae in 1938; two brothers; and three sisters.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 4. at 1:30 at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic, Iowa with the Rev. Chuck Smith, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Atlantic;

officiating.

Music was furnished by Mrs. Joel Simms, organist.

Bearers were Tom Ball, David Barrett, Austin Caldwell, Donnie Hagler, Mark Ambrose and Dusty Pinnell.

Interment was in the Wiota cemetery at Wiota, Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 16, 1976

Hughes, Sarah O Madden (Tinnie) -

Mrs. Jay Hughes, long-time resident of Lenox, died Saturday, September 11th, 1976 at the Lenox Care Center. Sarah O. Madden, daughter of Edmund and Alice Madden, was born in Taylor County, Iowa on March 8th, 1883. Her age at the time of her death was 88 years, 6 months and 3 days.

Tinnie, as she was commonly known, was a graduate of the Lenox High School and received a degree from the Conservatory of Music at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa.

On September 12, 1911, she was united in marriage to Jay Edward Hughes, at which time they established their home in Lenox, where he was employed in the Lenox Post Office. To this union was born one son, James. The family later became engaged in farming in both the Lenox and Gravity communities until 1929, when they moved back to Lenox and Jay became an agent for the Bankers Life Co. of Des Moines.

Tinnie was associated with her husband in the operation of the Hughes Insurance Agency until the time of his death in 1968.

Tinnie was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church and participated in many church activities until 1975 when she first became ill. She served on the Library Board for many years and was a charter member of the LEC Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters,. 2 brothers, her husband, Jay; a daughter-in-law, Genevieve, and a granddaughter Jeanne Bush.

She leaves to mourn, her departure her son James, and wife, Marian; three granddaughters, Mary Walter and husband Garland of Lenox; Kathy Azinger and husband, Mike of Fort Madison; Peggy Tripp and husband David of Kent; three step-grandsons, Pat Carr of Council. Bluffs; Mike Carr of Dallas, Texas; and Joe Carr of Liberty, Mo.; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Sept. 13th at the Lenox United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Floyd Newbrough officiating.

Music was furnished by Roberta Lockhart, organist.

Bearers were Richard Wilson, Harley A. Porter, Fred Woolley, Robert Reynolds Gene Holben and William Harover.

Interment was in West Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 16, 1976

Lewis, Nellie Mildred Williams -

Mrs. Joseph Lewis, 85, died at the Rosary hospital in Corning Saturday, Sept. 18th.

Nellie Mildred Williams was born on July 3, 1891 at Prescott, Iowa and died at the age of 85 years, 2 months and 18 days.

She was united in marriage to Joseph Lewis on December 25, 1910. She spent her entire life in the Prescott and Lenox areas.

She is survived by her three children: Earl Lewis of Orient; Arthur of West Des Moines, and a daughter, Bessie Lillie of Lenox. Also surviving are two daughters-in-law,

a son in law, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Also three brothers, Elmer and Everett of Corning and Bill of Galesburg, Ill.

She was preceded in death by her husband, 1 granddaughter, Judy Lewis and 1 great grandson, Scott Shehan. Also by four brothers and 3 sisters.

Nellie loved her family and friends. She enjoyed her grandchildren very much. Her happiest times were spent visiting with friends and her family.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 from the First Christian Church in Lenox with Pastor Don Jensen officiating.

Music was furnished by Mildred Walter, organist; and Mrs. Harold Maynes and Mrs. Larry Schrader, vocalists.

Bearers were Mike Lillie, Paul Lewis, Ray Lewis, Glen Lewis, Steve Olson and Maurice McLey.

Interment was in East Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 23, 1976

Scott, Hazel Ellen -

Funeral services were held October 1st for Hazel E. Scott, 64, who died September at the Lenox Care Center.

Hazel Ellen Scott, daughter of Susan Violet and Walter Norton Scott, was born at Wagnor, Oklahoma April 9th, 1911 and departed this life on Sept. 28, 1976 at the age of 64 years, 4 months and 19 days.

When a tiny baby they moved back to Taylor County around the Sharpsburg area where she grew to maturity and attended public school.

She belonged to the Methodist Church in Sharpsburg and attended faithfully as long as her health would permit.

She was preceded in death by her mother, father and twin sister, Helen.

Left to cherish her memory are 1 sister, Faye Ratliff and husband Leonard and 2 brothers, Donald and wife Nellie, Bill and wife Doris, 8 nieces and 3 nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. She was a kind and considerate  sister and will be missed by all who knew her.

Services were held at the Sharpsburg United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. with Pastor Karl Watkins officiating.

Music was furnished by Donna Cribbs and Linda Spring.

Bearers were Donald Scott, Bill Majors, Craig Stroburg, Dean Weller, Howard Weller, and Leonard Knott.

Interment was in Fairview cemetery in Lenox Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 14, 1976

Swartz, Claude Ray -

Claude Swartz, 86, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night at the Lenox Care Center.

Mr. Swartz was born in Andrews County, Missouri on June 5th, 1890. He was married to Ethel Hill at Corning, Iowa Jan. 18, 1916. She preceded him in death Aug. 9th, 1970.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Willard Boyer of Lenox, a son, Lloyd Swartz of Murray, four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Also two brothers, Roland of Corning and Floyd of Billings, Montana.

Mr. Swartz was a farmer in Taylor County prior to his retirement.

Visitation will be held tonight (Thursday) from 7:30 to 8:30 at the Larkin-Bender Funeral Home in Lenox.

Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from the Larkin-Bender Funeral Home with Rev. Floyd Newbrough, pastor of the United Methodist Church, officiating.

Interment will be in the East Fairview cemetery in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 16, 1976

Swartz, Claude Ray -

Claude Ray Swartz was born to Francis Phillip Swartz and Nancy Ann Roland Swartz June 5, 1890 in Andrew County, Missouri. He passed away Sept. 14th, 1976 at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 9 days at the Lenox Care Center.

He had 6 brothers and one sister. Two brothers survive, Roland Swartz of Corning and Floyd Swartz of Billings, Montana. Claude had a twin brother, Clarke, who preceded

him in death several years ago.

He was married to Ethel Hill Jan. 18, 1916 at Corning, Iowa. She preceded him in death Aug. 9th, 1970. He is survived by their two children and their families.  They are daughter Claudine and husband Willard Boyer, who live in Lenox, Iowa and a son Lloyd and wife Thelma who live in Murray, Iowa. He is also survived by four grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and, many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, Sept. 17th at 2:00 p.m. from the Larkin-Bender Funeral Home with Rev. Floyd Newbrough, pastor of the United Methodist

Church officiating.

Music was furnished by Norma Paymal, organist.

Bearers were Ray Boyer, Larry Swartz, Ronald Reed, Richard Nicholson, Robert  Swartz and Eugene Swartz.

Interment was in East Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 23, 1976

Symonds, Ida M Walker -

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 18th at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Corning for Mrs. Ida M. Symonds, who passed away Monday, August

16th at the Lenox Care Center where she had been a resident the past 2 months.

Mrs. Symonds was 92 at the time of her death.

The daughter of Winfield and Mary Johnston Walker, she was born in Cass County, Iowa Feb. 23, 1884.

Survivors include two sons, Harold Symonds of Cherokee Village, Arkansas and Walter E. Symonds of Council Bluffs, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Esther) Hogan of

Corning and Mrs. Leland (Dorothy) Hegwood of Lenox, a foster daughter, Mrs. William (Blanche) Gregory of Kansas City, Mo., 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Rev. James W. King officiated at the services Wednesday.

Organist was Susan Symonds and vocalists were Debbie King and Priscilla Hogan.

Bearers were Orlo Olive, Melville Olive, Elmer Olive, Glen Van Houten, Francis Retland and Clarence Russell.

Interment was  in Victoria Cemetery at Massena, Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 19, 1976

Symonds, Ida M Walter -

Ida Walker Symonds, 92, the daughter of R. W. and Mary Johnston Walker, was born on Feb. 23, 1884 in Cass County, Iowa, and passed away on Aug. 16, 1976 at the

Lenox Care Center following a brief illness. She had lived most of her life in Cass and Adams counties.

Ida's mother died when she was 6 years old and she grew to womanhood in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob DeVore of rural Massena.

On Feb. 21 1906 she was united in marriage with Harry Symonds at the DeVore home.

Three daughters and three sons were born to bless this union. Ida loved people and found great pleasure in having them drop in for a visit. No caller ever left her home

without being served refreshments of some kind and being thanked again and again for stopping by. She was also that rarity a true pioneer, in this day and age of good

roads and easy travel, for as a child she traveled to Kansas in a covered wagon and lived for a time in a sod house. The love and the fun she shared and enjoyed with her children, grandchildren, and neighbors down through the years surely helped to keep her young.

She was life long member of the Methodist Church, joining first at Victoria, later transferring to the Mt. Pleasant church and finally transferring to the Corning church

when she moved to town.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harry, one daughter Hazel Mane and a son Donald. Surviving to mourn her passing are her two sons, Harold of Cherokee Village, Ark., and Walter E. of Council Bluffs, Iowa, daughters, Dorothy (Mrs. Leland Hegwood) of Lenox, and Esther (Mrs. Donald Hogan) of Corning and a foster daughter, Mrs.

William (Blanche) Gregory of Kansas City, Mo., sixteen grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, a number of other relatives and a great many friends.

Services were held Wednesday at the Methodist Church in Corning with Rev. James W. King officiating.

Organist was Susan Symonds and vocalists were Debbie King and Priscilla Hogan.

Bearers were Orlo Olive, Melville Olive, Elmer Olive, Glen Van Houten, Francis Retland and Clarence Russell.

Interment was in Victoria Center cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 26, 1976

Wall, Floyd B. -

Floyd B. Wall, son of John Adam and Cora Luella Wall was born near Grant City, Mo. March 18, 1901, and died June 20, 1976. He was 75.

He came to Iowa with his parents and lived in Southwest Iowa the remainder of his life, having moved to Shenandoah in 1948 where he was employed by Lake Nurseries until his

retirement.

He was united in marriage to Florence E. Stottlemyer at Creston, Iowa, on Feb. 22, 1921. To this union was born one son, Paul Laverne. He was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife Florence, daughter-in-law Christian Wall, grandson Mark Wall, granddaughter Marsha (Mrs. Gary Swartz), three great grandchildren, three sisters,

many relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by son Paul Laverne, grandson Steven, four brothers and one sister.

Funeral services were held from the United Methodist Church, Shenandoah, June 23 with the Rev. Raymond C. Lott, Jr. officiating. Organist was Mrs. E L. McMichael.

Caring for flowers were Mrs. Arthur Anderson and Mrs. Alvin Puckett. Miss Florence Gee and Mrs. P. H. Radden were in charge of the memory register.

Bearers were Carl Anderson, Carl Benedict, George Sharp, Robert Sickler, Wayne Perry and Virgil Williams. Interment was at Fairview cemetery, Lenox, Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 8, 1976

Winslow, Paul Myron -

Paul Myron Winslow, 61, died at the Greater Community Hospital in Creston Tuesday, Oct. 12th, following a long illness.

Mr. Winslow was born Aug. 6, 1915 to George R. and Mary E. Winslow. During his childhood he attended rural schools in Grove township. He spent much of his young life hunting and trapping as he loved the outdoor life.

On January 29, 1937, he was united in marriage to Darlene M. Leedom. Three children blessed this union, Connie L. Jensen, Mary Naomi Matheny and David P. Winslow. Paul spent many happy hours teaching his seven grandchildren, David Mark, Marvin, Terri, Mike, Paul, Tami and Cindy the wonders of nature.

During his many years of farming and retirement his heart and doors were always open to everyone, no matter how old or how young.

Paul left this life Oct. 12, 1976 at the age of 61 years to join those who went before him. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memories and to carry on his loving ways are his three children, one daughter-in-law, Zelda Winslow; two sons-in-law. Ernie Jensen and Gail

Matheny, seven grandchildren, one brother, Edgar Winslow, two sisters, Jennie England, and Eldred Briear, two brothers-in-law, Joe England and Lyle Briear, one sister-in-law,

Evelyn Winslow and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

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Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 at the Larkin-Bender Funeral Home with Carl Cummings of Bedford officiating.

Music will be furnished by Norma Paymal, organist with Billie Jean Barker and Helen Brokaw, vocalists.

Honorary bearers will be Luell Barker, Dewey Kirkman, Kenny Schaffer, Chester Shimer, Carl Cordell, Mickey Blake, H. Norton and Claude Matheny.

Active bearers are Floyd Bolinger, John Matheny, Dean Schaffer, Marion Boblett, Glenn Mullin, Rex Pierce, Harry Matheny and Warren Palmer.

Burial will be in North Fairview Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 14, 1976