Borwig, Larry -

Two accidents near here have claimed lives in recent days. Larry Borwig of Gravity, 19, was killed instantly in a collision on Highway 148 north of Bedford

Tuesday night, April 18. He was southbound about 7 p.m. when he lost control of the car in the snow storm that was in progress.

The car was hit by a pickup driven by his sister, Marcy. A younger sister, Donna Reed was also in the pickup.

The car was completely demolished, cut in two about the place where the steering wheel is located. The driver was thrown 100 feet and died instantly,

probably from head injuries. The pickup in which the girls were riding left the road and slid into the. ditch. Traffic was blocked on Highway 148 for

hours. The girls were taken to an Omaha hospital.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 27, 1978

Bridgeman, Mary Margaret -

Mary Margaret Bridgeman, daughter of John and Margaret (Shannon) Bridgeman, was born on her parent's farm west of Lenox February 22, 1888 and

passed away at the Rosary Hospital in Corning, Iowa, March 31, 1978, at the age of 90 years, 1 month and 9 days.

She spent her early life in the Lenox and Creston vicinity and then moved to Denver, Colorado, where she worked until she retired. She returned to

Lenox and entered the Lenox Care Center in 1975 where she lived until her death.

She is survived by one sister, Elizabeth Bridgeman of Lenox and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, five

brothers and three sister.

Funeral services were held at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lenox, April 3 at 10:00 a.m., with Father Fitzgerald officiating.

Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Lenox.

Pallbearers were Gene Mullin, Bob Callahan, Harold Donaldson, Duane Eigenheer, Leo Ryan and Art Schweers.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 6, 1978

Ferguson, Thomas R -

Thomas R. Ferguson, the son of George and Janet Frew Ferguson, was born on June 3, 1905 near Lenox, Iowa, where he lived until he retired to Lenox in

1974. He passed away at the Rosary Hospital in Corning, Iowa, on April 8. 1978 after an extended illness.

On June 20, 1936 he was united in marriage with Vero Owens of Clearfield. To this union were born a son, Thomas Claire and a daughter, Sarah

Janet.

Tom was very active in community youth activities and was elected an honorary member of the county 4-H committee. He was also a member of the Lenox

School Board, and had served as committee member of the Taylor County A.S.C.S. He served as an elder for several years in the Clearfield United Presbyterian

Church until the Clearfield church disbanded. At that time he transferred his membership to the Lenox United Presbyterian Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Vera: his son, Tom and his wife. Barbara; a daughter, Sarah and husband, Dale Stephens; six granddaughters;

Lori and Cindi Ferguson, and Janet, Julie, Jeri and Jodi Stephens. Also surviving are two brothers; Hamilton and George Ferguson both of Lenox and two

sisters, Flora Arnold of Des Moines and Mabel Armstrong of Lenox as well as many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters; Mary, Stella, and Margaret. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Services were Monday, April 10, at the United Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Leonard Mclntire officiating.

Music was by Roberta Lockhart, organist.

Casket bearers were Leo Evans, George Sweeney, Glen Norton, Ivan Bennett, Willie Wurster and Paul Bailey.

Interment was in West Fairview Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 13, 1978

Gordon, Essie Lee -

Essie Lee Gordon was born August 4, 1886, in Peoria, Illinois, to William Evan and Marian Livingston Gordon and passed away on March 30, 1978,

following a stroke at the Lenox Care Center in Lenox, Iowa. She was 91 years, 7 months, and 26 days. She was the youngest of three daughters being

proceeded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Cora Gordon Godden, Marian Josephine Gordon, 2 brothers-in-law and 2 nephews.

She taught school in the country around Lenox for years.

On December 20, 1933, she moved to Arkansas and later on to Ogden, Utah where she worked in the Naval Depot during World War II. She received a citation

for meritious service. From there she moved to Oakland, Calif, where she lived until January 27, 1977, when she came to the care center in Lenox.

She is survived by 2 nephews, Lester Hegwood and wife Helen of Kansas City, Kansas, Leland Hegwood and wife Dorothy of Lenox, 3 nieces, Irma Wilcox,

Erla Barker and husband Jesse of Lenox, Verlee Wilhite and husband Lester of Rock Island, Ill. Also, 7 great nieces and nephews along with several in the

3rd, 4th and 5th generations.

The service was April 1 at Larkin-Bender Funeral home, Pastor Jack Cutbirth officiating, with organ music by Ruth Boltinghouse.

Casket bearers were Philip Hegwood, Randy Hogue, Robert Hegwood, Claude Hogue, Frank Stanger and Teddy Boyer.

Interment was in E. Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 6, 1978

Hamilton, James -

In a second accident the afternoon of April 16, James Hamilton, 42, of Shenandoah drowned at the Lake of Three Fires when the boat he was

operating capsized. This accident happened nearly across from the concession area along the west shore line. Hamilton, his wife and brother-in-law,

Doyle McPherrin of Bedford, had been fishing and were returning to the dock in rough water.

Mrs. Hamilton and McPherrin stayed with the boat and floated to shore. Hamilton went down in the icy water. The survivors walked around the lake to the

ranger's cottage to get help. The accident occurred about 4:15. The sheriff was summoned and the body was recovered about 5:30.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 27, 1978

Hayes, Otto Sylvester -

Otto Sylvester Hayes, 76, of Atlantic, died Monday morning, April 17, 1978 at the Miller Retirement home, where he had been a resident since Sept. 26, 1977.

The son of Mortimor and Emma Page Hayes, he was born on July 29, 1901 in Lenox and grew to manhood there. He was graduated from Lenox High

School in 1920 and was married to Lola Howie on December 13, 1920. Following their marriage, they farmed south of Lenox for several years. Later he worked as

Taylor and Ringgold County Old Age Assistance investigator until 1939 when they moved to Atlantic and he worked as Cass County O.A.A. investigator until

1941. Then he became the Des Moines Register and Tribune district manager for several years. They moved back to Lenox in 1946 where he owned and

operated a Standard Bulk Plant. In 1956 they moved to Des Moines and he was employed by Solar Aircraft. Later he was a clerk for several years for the Iowa State

Liquor Commission.

Surviving are five sons, Lyle and Gene both of Des Moines, Clive of Shenandoah, Carroll of Atlantic, and Thomas of Springfield, Illinois; one daughter, Mrs.

Richard (Donna) Copic of Des Moines; 24 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; three brothers, John, George, and Glenn all of Creston; two sisters, Mildred

Lininger of Texas and Lucille Hudson of Winter Park, Florida; also a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Lola in 1974; 2 grandchildren; one brother; and three sisters.

The funeral Mass was Wednesday, April 19, 1978 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic church in Lenox, Father Michael O'Meara officiating.

Musical selections were by Mrs. Marion Hughes. Pallbearers were grandsons, Michael Hayes, Dennis Hayes, David Hayes, Richard Copic, Dan Hayes and

Joe Hayes. Burial was in East Fairview Cemetery, west of Lenox, Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 27, 1978

Johnston, Dolly -

Dolly Johnston was born on May 15, 1898, in Elliott, Iowa, to Lorenzo and Grace Casteel Johnston and passed away on March 30, 1978, at the Crest

Haven Care Center in Creston, Iowa, at the age of 79 years, 10 months, 15 days.

On September 9, 1915, she was united in marriage to Mannie Johnston at the Oak Hill Church north of Gravity, Iowa. To this union 6 children were born.

She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Dolly was a member of the Navy Mothers Club, Past Noble Grand of Rebekah Lodge, member of

W.C.TU., the American Legion Auxiliary and a longtime member of the Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Mannie, of the Afton Care Center, sons, Kermit Johnston of Lenox, Iowa; Emerson Johnston of League City, Texas; daughters, Alma

Smith of Creston, Iowa, and Grace Weese of Avinger, Texas; 14 grandchildren and number of great-grandchildren; a sister, Byrnece Mathews of North Kansas City, Mo; 2 brothers, Lewis Straight of Tuscon, Arizona and Miles Straight of Kansas City, Mo.

Dolly was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sons, Kenneth Eugene and Bernard Olin Johnston.

Services were April 1 at the United Methodist Church, the Rev. Floyd Newbrougb. officiating with music by Norma Paymal, and Donna Veatch, soloist.

Casket bearers were Raymond Swank, Kenneth McFee, Wayne McFee, Richard Gray, George Young and Bill Barrans. Interment was in Washington Cemetery at Gravity.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 6, 1978

Mills, Bernice Nadine Walter -

Bernice Nadine Walter Mills was born July 4, 1906 on a farm two miles west of Lenox and passed away Feb. 26, 1978 at Fargo, Fla. at the age of 71 years,

7 months and 22 days.

She was a daughter of Ruth Belle Walter and John W. Walter. She was a graduate of Lenox High School in the class of 1924.

She was united in marriage to Alton H. Mills, who survives her.

She and her husband had both been employed in Chicago, Ill. until their retirement.

She is survived by three brothers, Harlan Walter of Wickenberg, Ariz., Arnold F. Walter of Quincy, Ill. and Orval Walter of Lenox; four nephews and two nieces.

Interment was in Fargo, Fla.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 9, 1978

Safley, Irma Velma Jarvis -

Irma Velma Safley, daughter of Elmer Jarvis and Minnie Mae Hogue Jarvis, was born September 20, 1896 at Platteville, Iowa. She lived all of her life in Taylor

County and the last year and half at the Clearview Home in Clearfield, Iowa, where she departed this life on February 26, 1978.

She was united in marriage on December 31, 1919 in Bedford, Iowa to Oliver Fremont Safley. They lived on the family Jarvis farm near Bedford, until they

moved to a farm near Clearfield in the late 1940's. Mr. Safley preceded her in death on December 15, 1965.

Three children were born to this union. A son, Delbert Andrew Safley, who preceded his parents in death on August 21, 1947. Two daughters survive,

Mrs. William (Letha) Kleckner of Creston, and Mrs. Kenneth (Lois) Mullen of Arcadia, Calif., one sister, Mrs. Lou (Wilda) Ackley of Bedford; 11 grandchildren and

13 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son and one sister, Mrs. Loyd (Bertha) Grubb and three grandchildren, Kenneth David Mullen, Charles

Cason, Jr. and Linda Sue Kleckner.

Mrs. Safley was a member of the Christian church of Clearfield. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who loved and knew

her. A memorial fund has been established at the Clearview Home in Clearfield.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 23, 1978

Stapleton, Walter Anthony -

Walter Anthony Stapleton, son of William and Catherine Stapleton, was born August 18, 1904 in Lenox, Iowa and passed away April 3, 1978 at Rosary

Hospital, Corning, Iowa, at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 16 days.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Goldie, who died November 23, 1972, his parents, sister. Mary, who died in infancy, brothers Herman, Thomas and

Tine, also 2 half-brothers, Bert and Elmer Stapleton of Burlington, Ia.

He attended the Lenox Public School. He spent most of his life in Lenox excepting a short while in Burlington, la., and Peoria, Ill. He met Goldie Meier while in

Burlington and was married to her at Wapello, la., July 8, 1925. To this union one daughter, Gweneth was born.

Walter was a life time member of St. Patrick's Church. He was an active member of the Stock and Saddle Club for many years. He was a carpenter by trade.

He leaves to mourn, his daughter, Mrs. Dean (Gwen) Larimer, two grandsons, Terry and Dick; two sisters, Martha Tepley of Lenox, and Alice Wynn of Corning;

a number of in laws, uncles, aunts nieces, nephews and friends.

The wake was held Wednesday night at Larkin-Bender Funeral Home.

Services were held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lenox, April 6, at 10 a.m., with Father Michael O'Meara officiating.

Marian Hughes was organist. Burial was in East Fairview Cemetery, Lenox. Casketbearers were Richard Notz, Hub Bradley Sr. Hub Bradley Jr., Larry Bradley,

Lyle John and Homer Teatsworth.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 13, 1978

Strunce, Fred Edward -

Fred Edward Strunce, the son of Frank and Jannie Lakart Strunce, was born on November 3, 1901 at Chicago, Ill.; and passed away at his home in Lenox, la. on Sunday morning,

Feb. 26, 1978 at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 23 days.

On June 20, 1936, he was united in marriage with Vera White, at Creston, Iowa, where they have lived since that time.

He and Vera operated the Lenox Locker Plant for many years until his retirement in 1969.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Nell Jeffrey, and by three brothers, Ed, Harry and Wm. G. (Bill) Strunce.

He is survived by his wife, Vera of Lenox; two brothers, Stanley Strunce of Bellevue, Neb. and Joe Strunce of Bettendorf, la.; and two sisters, Jennie Strunce of Chicago, Ill. and Rose Le Baron of Omaha, Nebr., as well as other relatives and many friends.

Fred was a member of the Tremont Masonic Lodge No. 343, AF&AM and was an active member for as long as his health permitted.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1978 at 2:30 p.m. at the Larkin-Bender Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard W. Mclntire officiating. Norma Paymal was organist.

Masonic graveside rites were conducted by Tremont Lodge No. 343 AF&AM with Wendell Hamilton of Omaha, Neb. Worshipful Master.

Pallbearers were Vernal Thompson, Marvin Reed, Richard Walter, Marian Spicer, Harold Carey and Tip Lucas.

Interment was in North Fairview Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 9, 1978

Sweet, Marjery Ryan -

Services for Marjery Sweet, 71. of Des Moines, were held at the Evans McCleery funeral home in Knoxville, March 25 at 10 a.m. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery

in Knoxville. Survivors included on son, Joe Sweet and his wife Peggy of Schleswig; three daughters, Janet Elliot of Berkley, Calif., Judy Darland of Sarcoxie,

Missouri, Jean Palley of Des Moines; nine grandchildren, two brothers, Edward Ryan of Lenox and Leo Ryan of Conway.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 6, 1978

Walter, Marsha Anna -

Mrs. Marvin (Marsha) Walter, 35, of 11523 Holmes Pt. Road, Kirkland, Washington, passed away Sunday, April 23, 1978 at a Seattle hospital following a six

week illness. Mrs. Walter's immediate survivors include her husband, Marvin; son, Kipp, 13; daughter, Kristi, 11; her parents and two brothers; her parents-in-law,

Mr. and Mrs. Julian Walter of Lenox; and sisters-in-law, Jean Smith of Columbia, Missouri and Joan Lucas of Pella.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 27, 1978

Walter, Marsha Anna -

Marsha Anne Walter, 35, of Kirkland, Washington, passed away April 23 at Seattle. She was born Nov. 21, 1942 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

She graduated from Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, attended Iowa State University where she was a member of Alpha

Chi Omega Sorority, and graduated from the University of Washington.

Mrs. Walter was a member of Central Park Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids.

She leaves her husband, Marvin J. Walter, children Kipp and Kristi, both at home, two brothers, Larry K. Jadrnicek of Albuquerque, N. Mex.; and

Robert Jadrnicek, Mountain Home, Ark.; her husband's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Julian Walter of Lenox.

Funeral services were held April 26 at Greens Bellevue Funeral Home.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 4, 1978

Wiese, Rockley -

Rockley. son of William and Ida Grimm Wiese, was born November 7, 1919, near Gray, Iowa. He attended the rural schools in Audubon County and was united in marriage with

Dorothy Ruhde on June 3, 1944 by Reverend W. L. Tillman at Denison, Iowa. Shortly after their marriage Rockley entered the United States Army, serving in Germany and

also was a prisoner of war.

After his discharge he was employed by F.D. Ross & Company in Manning and later by Priebe & Sons also of Manning. Later he worked in other towns including Carroll and

for the past thirteen years has worked as an egg and poultry inspector for the United States Department of Agriculture, with his headquarters in Lenox, Iowa.

Rockley had been in ill health since last fall and passed away Thursday. April 6, 1978, at the Clarkson Hospital in Omaha at the age of 58, 4 months and 29 days.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy and three sons, Gary Wiese of Carroll, Iowa; Jack Wiese of Lenox, Iowa; and Brand Wiese at home, Lenox, Iowa. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and one sister, Eunice, Mrs. Lester Meggers of Manilla.

Rockley was a member of the American Legion Post #694 of Arcadia and a past member of the V.F.W. in Manning.

Funeral services were held Sunday, April 9, 1978, at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manning, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Joel Wright of the Presbyterian Church in Manning officiated.

Interment was in the Manning Cemetery.

Music was provided by organist, Bonita Hagedorn and soloist Judy Joens. Military Honors were performed by the American legion Post #694 in Arcadia, Iowa.

Casketbearers were Gene Meggers, Kenneth Ewoldt, Mike Spack, Larry Ruhde, Steve Hausman, and Milford Wiese.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 13, 1978

Wood, Lloyd -

Lloyd Wood, the son of Joseph and Maude Hamilton Wood, was born Nov. 21, 1901 in Adams County, Iowa on a farm located four miles north and two miles

east of Lenox, Iowa. He passed away at Rosary hospital in Corning Saturday night at the age of 76 years, four months and four days.

Lloyd attended and graduated from the Lenox schools. He was united in marriage to Lela Nabb at Alliance, Nebraska April 14, 1922. To this union was born

three children, Bill, Reldon and Linda.

Lloyd spent 44 years on this same farm, raising his family and farming. In 1967 he and Lela moved into Lenox where he remained active with his hobbies

of woodworking and horses. He also enjoyed working at the International Harvester dealership until the time of his death.

Lloyd was an avid horseman and was a charter member of the Taylor county Sheriff's posse, and after many years of devoted service was voted a lifetime

membership. He served as secretary-treasurer of the Lenox Rodeo Association for a number of years.

He leaves to mourn his death, his wife Lela of Lenox; sons, Bill and his wife Shirley of Waverly, Kans. and Reldon and his wife Peggy of Ceres, Calif.; and a

daughter, Linda Miller of Creston; ten grandchildren, Don Wood, Connie Lough and husband Rick, Bonnie Wood, Leslie Reinhardt, Steven Wood, Susan Pavlakis

and husband Tony, Verona Sweeney and husband Gordon, Corbi Leonard and husband Raymond, Kerby Miller and Jamie Miller as well as five great-grandchildren

and many, many friends.

Services were Tuesday, March 28 at the Lenox United Presbyterian church at 2 p.m., with Rev. Leonard Mclntire officiating. Music was by Roberta Lockhart.

Casket bearers were Donald Wood, Rick Lough, Kerby Miller, Raymond Leonard, Lonnie Barker and Don Keast. Honorary bearers were Alan Pine, Dayton

Hucke, Clyde Miller, Hurry Miller. Burial was in West Fairview Cemetery, Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 30, 1978