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

Andersen, Peter Walter -

Peter Walter Andersen was born December 28, 1920, in the Walnut, Iowa area, the son of Anton and Mildred

(Poulsen) Andersen. He graduated from Walnut High School. Peter was in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World

War II. Following his military service, he located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. There he worked for the U.S. Postal Service

until his retirement in 1972.

He was married to Donna Marie Hiley on May 28, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their union was blessed with

two sons; James and Greg.

Following his retirement, he and Donna moved to Florida for a couple of years.

In 1974, they moved to Lenox. Donna preceded him in death in 1980.

On February 14, 1983, Peter married Stacia Sanders in Lenox. They continued living in Lenox while enjoying

vacationing in Minnesota.

Peter was a member of Parkinson Post #250 of the American Legion of Lenox, and the Eagles Lodge in Creston.

In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Newt Andersen and an infant

brother and a sister Mabel.

He is survived by his wife Stacia Andersen of Lenox; sons, James Andersen of Phoenix, Arizona, and Greg

Andersen and wife Geri of Mesa, Arizona; step-daughters Marcia Wondra and husband Robert of Ortonville,

Minnesota and Carole Ericksen and husband Robert of San Ramon, California; a brother Francis Andersen and his wife

Elsie of Harlan, Iowa; and sister Leta Mae Evezic of Council Bluffs, Iowa; a grandson Paul Andersen; four

step-grandchildren; and six step-great grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday, September 18 at 11:00 a.m. at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox with

Rev. Dena Woldruff of the Lenox Christian Church officiating. Burial was in the North Fairview Cemetery with

Parkinson Post #250 of the Lenox American Legion providing military rites.

Those serving as pallbearers were Wade Mills, Dave Jolliff, Edward Evezic, Robert Erickson, Robbie Erickson, and Lowell

Andersen. Kathryn Wilson as organist provided the musical selections, "How Great Thou Art", and "The Old Rugged

Cross".

Memorials may be directed to the Lenox Christian Church.

Coen-Beaty Funeral Home of Lenox was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 24, 1997

 

Beck, Donald Wayne -

Services for Donald Wayne Beck was held September 17, 1997 at the Larkin & Shelley Funeral Home in Lenox. Rev. Al Rusk

and Rev. Tim Maxa officiated the service.

Music was provided by Lee and Gloria West.

Casket Bearers were Bill Scott, R.D. Boyer, James Michel, Mack McCall, Leonard Knott and Rollie Boltinghouse.

Donald Wayne Beck the son of Albert and Esther Olson Beck was born May 26, 1920, in Sharpsburg, Iowa and

entered into rest on September 14, 1997 at the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 77 years, 3

months and 18 days.

He attended rural school in Sharpsburg before entering the Army. During World War II, he served in the Medical

Corps in both Germany and France.

On July 9, 1945 he was united in marriage with Wilma Lorene Cox in Blockton, Iowa.

They started farming south of Lenox in 1945 and in 1951 moved one mile further south. Don and Lorene continued to

farm there until retiring to Lenox in 1993.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Sharpsburg. He enjoyed the company of friends and family

and especially enjoyed his three granddaughters.

Surviving to honor his memory are; his daughter Cheryl (husband Herb) Schroder of North Little Rock, Arkansas; son,

Donald E. (wife Connie) Beck of Lenox; granddaughters, Heather and Brandie Schroder and Natasha Beck, one brother Leroy

Duane (wife Lula Mae) Beck of Sharpsburg, Iowa.

Preceding him in death are his parents, wife Wilma Lorene Beck on September 16, 1994 and brother Melvin Beck.

Interment was in the North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

Memorials may be directed to the United Methodist Church of Sharpsburg, Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 24, 1997

 

Brown, Raymond Dean -

Raymond Dean Brown was born July 26, 1916, in Union county, Iowa the son of Richard and Nettie (Dewey) Brown. He attended school

through the 8th grade and spent his entire life in the Creston and surrounding area where he worked as a farmer. Raymond worked hard on the farm. He picked a lot of corn, both on his own farm and for other farmers as well.

On November 7, 1936, Raymond was united in marriage to Edna Maxine Blair in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. To their union was born a son Gerry

and a daughter Kathryn.

He was a member of the Jerusalem church.

He was preceded in death by his wife Edna on August 22, 1997, his parent, and two brothers, Don and Everett Brown.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Gerry and Beverly Brown of Lenox, a daughter Kathryn Steghall of Creston; three grandchildren: Lori Goodson and her husband Alan of Lenox, Mike Brown and wife Amy of Lenox, and Kevin Baker and wife Tracey

of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; eight great-grandchildren: Andy and Mark Goodson, Chelsi, Heather, Robert and Brandon Brown, all of Lenox and Ashley and Stephanie Baker of Oklahoma City, a sister Marie White of Green, New York and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services were held Monday, November 3, 1997 at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Creston with Rev Elliott Butler, III of the

Jerusalem church officiating.

Burial was in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Cromwell.

Serving as pallbearers were Alan Goodson, Mike Brown, Kevin Baker, Charlie Jackson, William Snyder and Eric Snyder. Jean Boyd as

organist provided accompaniment for Dorothy Jackson and Phyllis Huff.

Memorials may directed to the Jerusalem Church or Green Valley Hospice.

Coen-Beaty Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday November 5, 1997

 

Coffey, Vivian Clipson -

Services for Vivian Clipson Coffey were held at Peterson Mortuary on August 30, 1997. with Rev. Richard T

Wheatley officiating.

Vivian was born February 2, 1902 to Raoul and Dora (Sidenor) Clipson. She passed away at the Risen Son Christian

Village in Council Bluffs, Iowa August 27, 1997.

Vivian attended school in Silver City, Iowa and went on to attend college in Council Bluffs and Greely, Colo. to

become a teacher. She taught in Mt. Vernon Country School and Silver City Public schools..

She moved to Glenwood with her family to open a paint and papering business in 1928.

She was married in 1932 to Oloff W. Coffey. She resided in Pacific Junction, Silver City, Sharpsburg, Glenwood and Council Bluffs

until the time of her death.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by her son, Olaf Clipson and wife Marilyn Coffey of Council Bluffs, Iowa; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Interment was in the Silver City Cemetery in Silver City, Iowa.

Peterson Mortuary of Glenwood, Iowa was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 3, 1997

 

Cole, Gladys E -

Gladys E. Cole, age 91 of Nebraska City passed away on Saturday, September 6, 1997 at St. Mary's Hospital in

Nebraska City.

She is survived by two sons: Kenneth Cole and wife Mary of Nebraska City and Ronald Cole of Hacienda

Heights, CA; 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Gude Mortuary in Nebraska City; Interment

graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the Clearfield Iowa Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Presbyterian church in Nebraska City or the American Heart Association.

Gude Mortuary is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 10, 1997

 

Day, Lillian Adkisson -

Lillian A. Day, 71, South Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 28, 1997 at Carondelet Manor.

Mrs. Day was born September 2, 1925 in Sioux City, Iowa and had lived in this area since 1947, coming from

Clearfield, Iowa. She was the co-owner and operator of Day's Upholstery. She was a member of Martin City

Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by a son, George Day; her parents, Alfred and Marie Adkisson; two brothers, Cecil

and Ernest Adkisson; and two sisters, Doris Tomlinson and Darlene Rogers.

Survivors include her husband, Darwin C. Day, of the home; sons, Gene Day, Williams, California; and

Clarence Day, Stuart, Florida; daughters, Brenda Morton, Maxwell, California and Anita Seala, Williams, California;

brother, Laverne Adkisson, Clearfield, Iowa; sisters, Mary Campbell, Springdale, Arkansas, Kathryn Stone, Diagonal,

Iowa; Donna Farrens, Pickering, Missouri, Janice Wilson, Clearfield, Iowa and Alvina Clark, Cincinnati, Iowa; nine

grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

Funeral services were Tuesday, September 2, 1997 at Mr. Moriah and Freeman Chapel with burial in Mt.

Moriah Cemetery.

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Dille, Monna Stogdill Dennis -

Monna (Dennis) Dille, 82 of College Springs, Iowa formerly of Clarinda, Iowa passed away at the Community

Care Center of Clarinda, Iowa where she had been a resident since April of 1996.

Monna was born December 8, 1914 at Lenox, Iowa the daughter of Morris Clavin Stogdill and Florence

Nealy. Monna had always been a school teacher.

Monna was married to George Dennis on June 6, 1937. He preceded her in death March of 1972. Later

she married Glenn Dille in August of 1992 and he resides at the Community Care Center of Clarinda.

Survivors include her daughter Mrs. James (Vickie) Book of College Springs, IA. Grandchildren Dennis Book,

Angela Book-Glynn and Lezli Pelzer; great granddaughters, Shea Mckowen and Morgan Book; brother Maynard

Stogdill of Colorado Springs, her husband Glenn Dille, Clarinda.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband George Dennis, a daughter Sharene and a

brother Elaine Stogdill.

Funeral services were Monday September 15, 1997 at the Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda with burial

in the East Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 17, 1997

 

Dodge, Benjamin Curtis -

Benjamin Curtis Dodge entered this world in the early morning hours of Friday, February 26, 1982 in Creston,

Iowa. He passed from this world in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 24, 1997, in Des Moines, Iowa

at the age of 15 years, five months and 29 days.

His most enjoyable times were spent with his parents, Karla Kay (Kniep) Hogue (husband Randy) and Darrell

Curtis Dodge (wife Angela); his brothers Joshua Hancock and Nathan Hogue; his sisters Nicole Hogue, Annie

Johnson, and Jentry Johnson; his grandparents Myrna Dodge and the late Benjamin Dodge, Donna Moore

(husband Keith), and Ron Kniep (wife Becky); great grandparents Eileen Matheny and the late Earl Matheny,

and Walt and Millie Kniep; and great-great grandmother Opal Freemyers; godparents Diane and Randy

Long; cousins Jeremy and Heather Long; and step grandparents Bob and Neva Fisher and Beverly Hogue.

Ben increased the size of his family on Thursday, April 13, 1995, when he chose Jesus Christ as his personal

savior. On that date Ben and his dad were baptized together into the First Christian Church in Mount Ayr,

a decision of which both were quite proud.

He lived in Indianola, Des Moines, Bridgewater and Clearfield before finally settling in Mount Ayr.

Ben left this world doing what he enjoyed best-having fun with his friends. Unfortunately a tragic accident

cut short the fun, but he will be fondly remembered by all those he leaves behind.

He was laid to rest under a large oak tree on a hill in the Oak Ridge Cemetery north of Mount Ayr on Wednesday,

August 27, 1997. Laying him to rest were Jeremy Burmeister, Nolan Howie, Jeremy Long, B J. Poppe, Ryan Roe, Scott

Rumple, teammates from the 1997 Mount Ayr Raider baseball team, and, of course, his beloved family and friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 10, 1997

 

Fleming, Myrle Irene -

Services for Myrle Irene Fleming were held Thursday, October 16 at Exira Christian Church in Exira, Iowa.

Myrle of West Des Moines passed away October 10, 1997 at the Hospice Kavanaugh House.

She was born in Exira, Iowa and was a homemaker all of her life, living in Atlantic, Fort Dodge and the West Des

Moines. She was a member of the Hopkins Grove Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband Wendell Fleming of West Des Moines, a sister Gwendolyn Mardesen of Exira

and many nieces and nephews.

Burial was in the Exira Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 22, 1997

 

Gamet, Robert -

Graveside services were held for Robert Gamet at the North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox Wednesday, October 1,

1997 with Rev. Dena Woldruff of the Lenox Christian Church officiating.

Robert Garnet was born June 22, 1927 to Berl and Ruth Gamet in Mondamin, Iowa. He passed away

September 28, 1997 at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 70 years.

He is survived by his daughter Susan Fulk and husband Ron of Lenox and one grandson.

Larkin-Shelly Funeral Home of Lenox was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 8, 1997

 

Lysinger, Lola M Reed Smith Freeman Mundell -

Lola M. Lysinger was born March 5, 1913 in Lenox, Iowa the daughter of William Harrison Reed and Edith Myrtle Hewitt.

Lola grew up in the Creston area and attended the Creston schools, graduating in 1931. Most of her adult life was spent in

the Creston area.

She married Clifford Smith in 1931, in 1935 she married Earl "Snooze" Freeman, to which she was married to for 30 years and in

1967 she married Jerry Mundell.

Lola was a clerk at the Woolworth's Department store while she attended school. After graduating high school she went to work for J.C. Penney's and was the first catalog manager in the state of Iowa. Lola retired in 1972.

Lola was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Creston, Betty Stough Circle, Sunday school teacher and was the treasurer

for the U.T.U. Auxiliary (railroad).

Lola died October 28, 1997, at her home in Creston at the age of 84 years, 7 months, 23 days.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 sister, 3 husbands and an infant brother.

Surviving Lola are her daughter Pat Waibel of Creston, a step-son Jerry Lee Mundell of Texas, a step-son Joe Lysinger (wife Sandy) of

Sacramento, California, a sister Beulah Healey of Gothenburg, Nebraska, 1 grandchild, 4 stepgrandchildren, 1 great grandchild and 3 step greatgrandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday, October 30, 1997 at the Presbyterian Church in Creston with Rev. Joyce Basler-Knoth and Dr. Robert Pickerel! officiating. Burial was in the Graceland Cemetery in Creston. Visitation was held Wednesday evening at the

Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Creston.

Serving as pallbearers were Karl Knock, Russ Booth, Jim Norman, Jerry Nurnberg, Frank Gale. Honorary pallbearers were Kenneth

Petznick, Gail Potts, Robert Custer, Harry Freeman and Milo Showers.

Memorial contributions were to Green Valley Hospice and to the family.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday November 5, 1997

 

McAuley, Margaret Ann Peak Armstrong Parsons -

Margaret Ann McAuley was born January 7, 1937, in Kent, Iowa. She was one of three children of Lester and Nettie (Madden) Peak. She graduated from Cromwell High School with the Class of 1955. She went on to attend Northwest Missouri State

University and Buena Vista University.

Margaret was married on June 21, 1959 in Kent, Iowa, to Lyle B. Armstrong. To their union was born a daughter, Monica.

She completed her student teaching in the Casey School system. She then became a teacher for the Prescott school system for

several years.

On March 20, 1982, Margaret was married to Charlie Parsons in Creston Iowa. They were married for ten years until his death in

1992.

On February 4, 1995, she was married to Leo McAuley at the First Christian church in Creston. Up to that time, Margaret had spent most of her life in the Creston and Kent areas. Upon marriage to Leo, they made their home in Clearfield.

She had worked as a nursing home activity director and a facility manager for Innovative Industries after finishing her teaching career.

Margaret was a member of the First Christian church in Creston, the V.F.W. Auxiliary, the Order of Eastern Star, Prescott Chapter, and the Laureate Tau Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.

She died August 26, 1997, at her home in Clearfield at the age of 60 years, 7 months, and 19 days.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Lyle Armstrong, her second husband, Charlie Parsons, and a sister Mary Ellen Thompson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Leo McAuley of Clearfield, her daughter and son-in-law Monica and Doug Wilson of

Kent, la.; Step children - Perry McAuley and friend Delba of Dearborn, Missouri; Timothy McAuley and wife Kristine of Dearborn, MO;

Thomas McAuley and friend Sandy of Dearborn, MO; Michelle Zabel and husband Michael of Rushville, MO; Roy Parson and wife Marsha of Creston; Lou Ann Merrill and husband Loren of Creston; and Mark Parson and wife Brenda of Osceola; a brother David Peak and friend Sheryl of Des Moines; two grandchildren Kyle and Korey Wilson of Kent; numerous stepgrandchildren; and one step

great grandchild; as well as other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held August 29, 1997, at the First Christian Church in Creston with Dr. Robert Pickerell and Rev. Al Rusk officiating.

Serving as pallbearers were Max Jensen, Ross Craft, Earl Dibel, Gary Hays, Roger Mick and Dana Larimore. Honorary Pallbearers were Marvin Grouse, Loren Grouse, Jack Caldwell, Richard Luther, Dean McIntire, and Bob McIntire.

Pennie Gonseth was the organist as Doug Wilson, Jim Mayne and Cindy Selim sang.

Burial was in the Morgan cemetery in rural Kent. A memorial has been established in Margaret's name.

Coen-Beaty Funeral Home of Creston was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 10, 1997

 

Shaffer, Gilbert Dale -

Gilbert Dale Shaffer began his life journey on December 2, 1929 in Clearfield, Iowa, the son of John and Myrtle Shaffer and

entered into eternal rest on September 24, 1997 at the Iowa University Hospital at the age of 67 years, 9 months, and 22 days.

Gilbert attended and graduated from the Clearfield High School with the class of 1948.

On September 26, 1948 he was united in marriage with Charlene Faye Hughes at the Little Brown Church in the Vale located in Nasha, Iowa. Three daughters were born to this union.

His first job was at the age of 12, working for brother-in-law, R.E. Spurrier at the Spurrier Service Station. In January 1962 he moved his family to Colorado and worked in the field of Service Manager for the next 10 years, at which time he returned again to

Clearfield to manage Spurrier Service Station. He retired in 1993 following a fall from a tank wagon.

Gilbert was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, and the Order of Eastern Star, all of Clearfield.

He was the youngest of 8 children. Fern Spurrier, Louise French (deceased), Clyde Shaffer (deceased) Irma, Margaret Henderson, Donavon (Pete) Shaffer (Bettie), Opal McMichael (deceased), Delbert Shaffer (Audrey). He also leaves sister-in-law Twila Wray and

husband Bill.

His daughters are Karla Jean Lyddon and husband John, Teresa (Terry) Elaine Umberger and husband Brad, and Jill Colleen Johnston and husband Dave. He has 10 grandchildren. Colin Douglas Lyddon (Sharon), Jacob Allen Umberger, Sarah Marie Umberger Kindyall

(Thomas), Kelly Renee Lyddon, Patricia Gail Johnston Parmenter (Shawn), Abbie Laine Umberger, Thomas David Johnston, Aaron John Lyddon, Stephen Michael Johnston and Tonya Elizabeth Johnston. He also has two great grandsons, Christopher Allen Johnston and Ryan Jason Parmenter. Those left to cherish his memory include many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, September 27, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church at Clearfield Iowa with the Rev. Alan Rusk officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Dick Longfellow and Mrs. Kenny Nelson.

Casket bearers were Dean Spurrier, Cory Spurrier, J.B. French, Jack Jones, Alan Brown, and Kenny Nelson.

Interment was in the West Fairview Cemetery at Lenox, Iowa with Masonic graveside rites by Noble Lodge #458 A.F. and A.M.

Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 1, 1997

 

Trost, Helen Edna Pinney -

Services for Helen Trost was held September 30, 1997 at the Lenox Methodist Church with Rev. Audrey Westendorf

officiating.

Music was provided by Catherine Wilson as organist and Marilyn Beck and Billie Jean Barker as vocalists.

Casketbearers were Grandsons Jerry Reed, Mark Reed, Doug Reed, Randy Trost, and Great Grandsons: Jason Reed and Ryan Carter.

Helen Edna Trost was born on June 24, 1907, to Edgar L. and Carrie E. French Pinney on a farm near Sharpsburg, Iowa. She entered

into rest on September 27, 1997, at the age of 90 years, 4 months and 3 days.

Helen married George Trost on January 24, 1928, and for 33 years farmed the Pinney home place, where Helen was born. In the heart of the depression years, they were blessed with two children.

Helen will be remembered as a loving Mom and Grandma. She was always the happiest when surrounded by her children and grandchildren, and rarely missed a family event. Her fondest dream came true when all of her family arrived to help her

celebrate her 90th birthday.

Helen was a member of the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church, and later, after moving to Lenox, became a member of the Lenox Methodist Church, where she was very active in all church activities.

She was also a member of the Eastern Star and served as a Worthy Matron in 1947.

Survivors include her son Jack Trost (wife Jean) of Apple Valley, California; Her daughter, Janet (husband Bill) Reed of Lenox; seven

grandchildren, Jerry (wife Julie) Reed of Lenox, Mark (wife Lori) Reed of Lenox, Doug (wife Kay) of Eldon, Mo., Gina Barry of Kansas

City, Mo., Shelley (husband Dave) Carter of Lake Forest, Calif., Randy (wife Peggy) Trost of Newport Beach, Calif., and Jackie Trost of

Apple Valley, Calif.; 10 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a sister, Wilma Nissen.

Interment was in the West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Larkin-Shelley Funeral Homes of Lenox was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the Lenox Methodist Church.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 8, 1997

 

Wainwright, Catherine E Peltier -

Catherine E. Wainwright, 87, died Saturday, September 20, 1997 at the Kearney County Hospital, Lakin, Kansas.

Services were held Wednesday, September 24, 1997 in the First Presbyterian Church, Lakin, Kansas with the Reverend Juanita M. Wiseman officiating.

Catherine was born in Taylor County, Iowa on September 19, 1910 to Claude Peltier and Maude Sargent Peltier. She attended rural

schools and High School in Lenox, Iowa, then attended, and graduated from Creston Community College. She taught school for one and one half years.

On January 11, 1931 she married Carroll E. Wainwright in the United Presbyterian Church, Lenox, Iowa. They moved to Hill City, Kansas

that year. In 1954 they moved to Syracuse, Kansas. Due to ill health they moved to the High Plains Retirement Village in Lakin, Kansas

in 1985.

Survivors are her husband, Carroll, of the High Plains Retirement Village; two sons, Kenneth and wife, Sharon, of Bakersfield, California; Francis of Yakima, Washington; one daughter, Barbara and her husband, Verlyn Ginther, of Garden City, Kansas; two grandsons, Carroll and wife Tamra Ginther of Garden City, Kansas; Douglas and wife, Lisa Ginther, Wichita, Kansas; two granddaughters, Kathleen and

husband, Bob Taylor, Wichita, Kansas and Beth Wainwright, Campbell, California. She is survived also by seven greatgrandchildren;

Melanie and Matthew Taylor, Amanda, Heather, Jennifer, Ryan and Sean Ginther.

Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Virginia Lundsberg and Barbara Palmer and a brother, Kenneth Peltier.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday November 5, 1997