Boswell, Alan Clifford -
Memorial services for Alan Clifford Boswell, age 53, was held at 10:30 a.m.
February 4, 2009 at the Lenox Presbyterian Church with Tim Maxa officiating.
Alan was born August 31, 1955 at Mercy Hospital in Corning, Adams County,
Iowa and died January 29, 2009 at Knoxville, Marian County, Iowa.
He was the son of Earl Clifford Boswell, deceased, and Wilma Brown Boswell
of Lenox.
He attended Treynor, Iowa School and was baptized and confirmed at the
Zion Congregational Church in Treynor, Iowa.
He entered the Navy in October of 1972.
Surviving are his brother, Dan Boswell of Lenox, Ia., his mother, Wilma Brown
Boswell of Lenox, Ia.; cousins, Byron (Marilyn) Brown, Prescott, Laura (Loren)
Scholl of Branson, Mo., John Beran, Lenox, David Brown, Lenox, Norvan (Linda)
Brown, Lenox, Stephen Brown, Bedford, Stanley (Jolene) Brown of Lenox, Elaine
(Carl) Israel of Lenox, Marilyn Brown Brokaw (Paul) of Lenox, Charlene (Michael)
Heidt of Marshallville, Ga., Roger Brown of Tampa, Fl., Fareal Gause
of Holland, Ohio, Jim Brinker of Pemberville, Ohio, Carlton Brinker of Lucky,
Ohio; Jim Bixler of Underwood, Iowa, Jeff Bixler of Council Bluffs, Joe Bixler
of Treynor, aunts: Berniece (Delman) Brown of Lenox, Ellen Grace (Austin)
Brown of Lenox, Lillian (Roscoe) Brown, Lenox, Beatrice (Jim) Boswell Bixler
of Council Bluffs,
He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Boswell, uncles Austin Brown,
Delman Brown, Darrel Brown and Roscoe Brown, all of Lenox, Ia., grandparents
Elmer and Myrtle Boswell of Mt. Etna, la., grandparents, Stanley and
Mary Brown, Prescott, cousins, Carol Brown Benin of Lenox, Carene Brown
Sulliyan of San Diego, Ca., aunts deceased, Thelma Brown Brinker of Pemberville,
Ohio, and Marie Brown of Lenox.
Alan was cremated and inurnment will be in the Mt. Etna Forest Hill Cemetery
at a later date.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 11, 2009
Combs, Estel Dewey -
Funeral services for Estel Combs, age 86 of New Market, Iowa, who died Sunday,
February 8, 2009 at the Nebraska Methodist Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska were
held Friday, February 13, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home,
Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Visitation with the family
was held 7-8 p.m., Thursday, February 12. Burial with military rites was in the Dallas
Center Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Memorials can be directed to the Estel
Combs Memorial Fund. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family
on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements
were, entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.
Estel Dewey Combs was born September 19, 1922 to Dewey and Hallene (Slack)
Combs in Taylor County, Iowa near New Market. After a brief illness he passed
away peacefully on February 8, 2009 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital, Omaha,
Nebraska. Estel attended school at Lone Star in Taylor County, Iowa and was
drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942 and served with the 103rd Infantry Division.
He served honorably in World War II in France and Austria and during his service
in France in December of 1944, he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry
in action. He was discharged in November of 1945 and returned to the family
farm near Hawleyville, Iowa. In 1946, he became a farmer and rural mail carrier
and after 32 years, retired in 1980. He married Phyllis Hatfield of Shambaugh,
Iowa on September 12, 1948 in Clarinda, Iowa and they made their first home
northeast of Hawleyville and then moved to New Market for two years before
moving to their present home where they have lived for 55 years. All of his
years of delivering mail were out, of New Market except for 3 years when he
was transferred to a rural route in Shenandoah, Iowa. He was a local fixture in
his red, right-hand drive Ford pickup, which had over 400,000 miles on it when
he retired.
After his retirement, he and Phyllis bought a travel trailer and spent many a
warm winter in the "Valley" in Texas and traveling throughout the United
States. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, all of
who will greatly miss him. Estel was an avid reader of westerns and in recent
years enjoyed mysteries as well. He also had a keen interest in trains and
enjoyed any chance he had to ride them and watch his train videos and read
his numerous books on the subject. His favorite movie star was John Wayne
and he never tired of watching the "Duke" in action. Estel was an excellent
wood craftsman and made many pieces for craft shows he attended
with Phyllis, for his friends and his family who will cherish them all. His special
dog friend was Katie, a black Labrador who will miss their walks and his "bone"
handout's. He volunteered at the Taylor County Museum and spent many
enjoyable hours showing visitors the barn, caboose and machinery. One of the
greatest moments of his life was being selected for an Honor Flight for World
War II veterans to Washington, DC in May 2008. To visit the WW II memorial
and other memorials to veterans and to see the changing of the guard at the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was a trip he had not expected to have the chance
to do. He felt so honored to be able to have this opportunity. Every day, weather
permitting he flew the flag to honor his country and his comrades in arms. He
was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a 62 year member
of the American Legion Post 300 of New Market.
He is survived by Phyllis, his wife of 60 years and their three children, son, Mike
(Sandra) Combs of Gordon, Nebraska, daughter, Patricia (Dwight) Hicks of
Indianola, Iowa and daughter, Shirley Combs of Clarinda, Iowa; grandchildren,
Jill (Aron) Pease of Gainesville, Florida, Megan Hicks of Columbia, S.C., Shawn
Combs of Gordon, NE and Lucas Hicks of Iowa City, IA, his sister-in-law and
brother-in-law, Barbara Reese Burham and Bob Burham of Clarinda and sisters-
in-law, Jeanne Walkowski of Bella Vista, AR and Mary Combs of New Market
and several nieces and nephews and cousins.
Estel was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Lyle Combs; grand
daughter, Pamela Combs and brothers-in-law, Norman Hatfield and Ronald Reese.
May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn his passing,
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 18, 2009
Eckels, Evelyn Verlee Gordon -
Funeral services for Verlee Eckels, age 91, of Lenox, who died Saturday, February
7, 2009 at Vintage Park Apartments in Lenox were held Friday, February 13, 2009
at 10:30 a.m. at the United Presbyterian Church in Lenox. Interment will be held at
West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Memorials can be directed to the United Presby-
terian Church. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.
com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home
of Lenox.
Evelyn Verlee (Gordon) Eckels was born April 20, 1917 in rural Lenox, Taylor County,
Iowa, the daughter of Earl L. Gordon and Bertha Lula (Preston) Gordon. She grew up
in the Lenox area attending school, graduating from the Lenox High School with the
Class of 1934. Verlee then attended Normal Teacher's Training. She began working
at an office in Bedford, and on August 24, 1936 she was united in marriage to her
'high school sweetheart' Lew Eckels in Boulder, Colorado. The couple continued to help
Lew's family on the farm located five miles northwest of Lenox. In 1938, they built
a new home and continued living on this "Century Farm", which had been in the family
for over 125 years. During the years Lew and Verlee were on the farm, Verlee kept
immaculate records of their farming operations, including all of the information on
their breeding stock. In 2003, Lew and Verlee were the first residents to move into
the new Vintage Park Apartments located in Lenox. Lew passed away on October 2,
2004 and Verlee continued living at Vintage Park until her death.
Verlee was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Lenox where she kept
active with all of the women's activities. She was also a member of the Neighborhood
Club. Verlee was an excellent seamstress, having made most of the clothes for her
family over the years. She was a true farmer's wife, tending a large garden out of
necessity, and canning the produce to share with her family and friends.
She worked side-by-side Lew on the farm, doing whatever chores were needed, along
with mowing her own yard well into her 80's! In later years, she and Lew enjoyed
collecting plates and cut glass. Verlee's family was truly her passion in life, she always
had time for her grandchildren and was always willing to give of herself to benefit
others.
Left to cherish Verlee's memory are her son Dean Eckels and wife Colette of
Littleton, Colorado; two daughters, Carole Lea Kraber and husband Don of Ankeny,
Iowa; and Jean Spicer and husband Doug of Atlantic, Iowa; a brother, Russell
Gordon of Sharpsburg, Iowa; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren along
with many other relatives and friends.
Preceding Verlee in death are her parents, Earl and Bertha Gordon, her loving
husband Lew Eckels in 2004, a daughter, Helen Louise in 1982, and a brother, Darold
Gordon in 2008. Although Verlee will be greatly missed, her love and inspiration will
live on through her family.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 18, 2009
Haggerty, Darlene Kay Myers -
Funeral services for Darlene Haggerty, age 67 of Corning, who died Thursday, February
19, 2009 at her home in Corning were held Monday, February 23, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at
the Roland- Ritchie Funeral Home in Corning. Visitation was held Sunday from 1 to 4 with
the family greeting friends from 2 to 4. Interment was held in the Prairie Rose Cemetery.
Memorials can be directed to Home Health Care or On With Life. Memories can be
shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.coni. Arrangements were entrusted
to the Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home of Corning.
Darlene Kay (Myers) Haggerty, the daughter of Glenn D. Myers and Alma Viola (Lund)
Myers, was born June 13, 1941 in Clarinda, Iowa. She lived her entire life in Corning,
graduating from Corning High School with the Class of 1959. On May 7, 1961, Darlene
was united in marriage to Larry Dean Haggerty. Two children were born to bless their
lives, Darcie and Rex.
Darlene began working with Dr. Harold Muschamp in his dental practice as a young high
school student and continued assisting him for a number of years. She later worked
for Curtis Distributing as a bookkeeper and clerk until the business closed. At that
time she tried her own hand in business as a commodities broker for a few years. She
then became an employee of Precision Pulley, Inc., in the shipping and receiving
department. This was a position she held for nearly fifteen years. Darlene was a
believer in "hard work and integrity " and always put her whole heart into any job
or task she had.
Darlene enjoyed country music, jigsaw puzzles, solitaire and dancing. In fact,
Darlene loved dancing the two-step, jitterbug and line dancing. She was an avid race
fan of the Adams County Speedway, especially the 43X Team. She also was an avid
fan of NASCAR and the Winston Cup, being especially fond of both Dale Earnhart
Senior and Junior. Kids and grandchildren always kept Darlene active and on the go.
.. .just the way she loved it! She was always eager to watch a karate tournament,
a dance recital, a concert or any activity the kids were involved in with school.
Christmas was always Grandma Darlene's finest hour with lots and lots of gifts under
the tree. She was especially talented at making her special sugar cookies and candies
which she lovingly shared with her family and friends. Darlene was an active member
of the Corning First United Methodist Church for many years and especially
appreciated the love, support and kindness of the Mary Martha Circle during the
years of her illness.
Left to cherish the memory of this loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend
are her husband of forty-seven years Larry Haggerty of Corning; her son Rex
Haggerty and wife Melissa "Miss" and grandson Connor of Corning; her daughter
Darcie Murdock and husband Dave and grandchildren Dylan, Madeline and Collin
Murdock all of Bloomington, Minnesota; along with many other family members
and friends. The family especially wishes to recognize the love and tenderness
shown by Tammy (Cooney) Newton.
Preceding Darlene in death are her parents Glenn and Alma Myers; her in-laws,
Geraldine Houck and Lawrence Haggerty; and a sister, Betty Hayward.
Darlene was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Her enthusiasm, humor, insight and gentle kindness will be missed by everyone.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 25, 2009
Heaberlin, Dianne Kathleen John Parker -
Funeral services for Dianne K. Heaberlin, will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at Pence-Reese
Funeral Home in Newton. Visitation with the family 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home. Burial will be in the Newton Union Cemetery.
Dianne Kathleen Heaberlin, 67, the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy (Robinson) John, was
born September 22, 1941 in Conway, Iowa. She attended rural Grant #8 country school
and later the Clearfield High School.
Dianne was united in marriage with Jim Parker, in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. To this union three
children were born, Michael John, Kay Jeane and Mark James. Her husband Jim, had
preceded her in death. Dianne devoted her life to her family and friends, and was a
member of the Kellogg Christian Church and Women of the Moose. A longtime resident
of the Kellogg and Newton, Iowa areas, she was employed by the Vernon Company in
Newton, forty plus years, On July 8, 1981, Dianne was united in marriage with Alvin
Eugene "Al" Heaberlin at the Ashton Chapel rural Mingo, Iowa.
Dianne passed away on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 25, 2009 in the Monarch Wing of
Skiff Medical Center in Newton. She was preceded in death by her father Ken; her
first husband, Jim; her second husband, Al on Nov. 28, 2006; a son in infancy, Mark
James in 1969; and her grandparents: Mark and Lula Robinson and Kinsey and Esther
John.
Those left to honor Dianne's memory include her son, Mike Parker of Rock Creek;
her daughter, Kay Parker of Maxwell; her two step-sons: Todd M. Heaberlin (Kelly)
of Newton and Jeremy T. Heaberlin of Newton; her six grandchildren: Megan (Grant)
Nenneman, Travis Parker, Jenna (Diego) Bustos, Rebecca (Chris) Hudson; Ashley
Heaberlin and Dewey Heaberlin; a great-grandson, Zachary Shelton; her mother,
Dorothy John of Lenox; her sister, Jeanne (Roger) Maharry of Ames; her mother-
in-law, Jolene Jones of Knoxville; her former daughter-in-law, Deanna Van Hall of
Pella; several nieces & nephews; and many good neighbors and friends.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 4, 2009
Jones, Cleta L Whitehead -
Funeral services for Cleta Jones, age 84 of New Market, Iowa, were held Tuesday,
March 10, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with
Russ Clark and Loren Daly officiating. Visitation with the family was held 5-7 p.m.,
Monday, March 9. Burial was in the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Cleta
passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Westridge Care and Rehab Center, Clarinda,
Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the New Market Fire and Rescue or to the
New Market Church of Christ. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family
on our website at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements
were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.
Cleta L Whitehead Jones was born October 15, 1924 near New Market, Iowa.
She was the daughter of James Loury Whitehead and Lenna Gertrude (Cunning)
Whitehead. She grew up in the New Market area and was a 1942 graduate of New
Market High School. Cleta and Weldon Jones were united in marriage August 18, 1945
at Troy, Kansas. Cleta and Weldon were blessed with four children, Pat, Jeanne,
Susie, and David.
Following her graduation Cleta taught in rural schools in Taylor and Page County.
She also cooked at the New Market School and worked at both grocery stores in
New Market. Cleta was an excellent homemaker as well as cook and pie maker. She
enjoyed dancing and playing cards. Cleta was a 50 year member of the Rebbekah
Lodge. Family was very important to Cleta, and she loved spending time with
her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Left to cherish Cleta's memory is her husband of over sixty three years, Weldon
Jones of New Market, Iowa; children, Pat Knoke and husband Larry of Loveland,
Colorado, Jeanne Showers and husband Eric of Clarinda, Iowa, Susie Caligiuri and
husband Lenny of New Market, Iowa, David Jones and Dennis Boger of Clarinda, Iowa;
eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; sister, Cleva Jobe and husband Floyd
of New Market, Iowa; sister-in-law, Helen Whitehead of Clarinda, Iowa; sister-in-law,
Olive Lombolo; nieces; nephews and many friends.
Preceding Cleta in death were parents; brothers, Raymond Whitehead and Mike
Whitehead; sister-in-law, Marie Whitehead and great granddaughter, Geneah Radke.
Cleta was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and
will be greatly missed: her love and inspiration will live on through her family.
May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn her passing.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 11, 2009
Osiecki, Edward R -
Edward R. Osiecki, age 76, of Arapahoe, Nebraska died on Sunday, March 8, 2009
at the Tri-County Hospital in Lexington, Nebraska. He was born on October 5,
1932 in Rusk County, Wisconsin to Peter & Mary (Sieja) Osiecki.
He attended country schools and graduated from Weyerhauser High School,
Weyerhauser, Wisconsin with the Class of 1951. Upon graduation he was called
into service, serving in the Army in Japan and Korea. After being discharged,
he returned to Wisconsin to farm until moving to Chicago. On June 1, 1957 he
married Barbara C. Wilson in Lenox, Iowa. In 1958, they moved to Iowa were
they owned and operated a 24 hour Truck Stop. In 1970, upon selling the truck
stop, they moved to Golden, Colorado. He went to work for Straight Creek
Construction Co. which was building the Eisenhower Tunnel at the time. After
a year of underground work, he decided to go back to roofing which is the
trade he pursued in the Chicago area. At the time, Denver was just starting to
build the high-rises, so he was involved in the changing of the skyline. In 1981,
he decided to join the maintenance department at Jefferson County Schools,
in Denver, Colorado and continue in roofing. In 1986, his health started to fail
and in 1991 he took early retirement. In 1996, they moved to Arapahoe,
Nebraska. He is a member of St. Germanus Catholic Church, of Arapahoe, Nebraska
and was a member of the V.F.W. Post in Golden, Colorado.
He is preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Racheal M., brothers
Walter & Joseph Osiecki, special brother-in-law Ray Colbeth.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Osiecki of Arapahoe, Nebraska. Sons: Patrick
R. & wife Beverly Osiecki of Arvada, Colorado, Peter L. Osiecki of Phoenix, Arizona,
Daughter: Teresa S. Stevenson-Saiz of Phoenix, Arizona, Brothers: Anthony &
wife Sally Osiecki of Hartford, South Dakota, Frank & wife Marna Osiecki of
Fort Morgan, Colorado, Raymond & wife Kay Osiecki of West Salem, Wisconsin,
Sisters-In-Law: Rose Osiecki of Spring Valley, Minnesota, Lorraine Helm of
Stanberry, Missouri, Brother-In-Law: Leland & wife Kay Wilson of Hamilton,
Montana, Grandchildren: Rachel, Alan, Robert, Mary, Emily, Laura, & Tanner,
Condolences and personal reflections may be left at wenburgfuneralhome.com
Viewing & visitation will be Thursday, March 12, from 1 PM till 8 PM and Friday,
March 13, from 9 AM till 8 PM at the Funeral Home and prior to the service at
the church. Rosary will be recited on Saturday, March 14, at 9:30 AM at St.
Germanus Catholic Church, Arapahoe, Nebraska.
Funeral Mass will be Saturday, March 14, at 10:30 AM at St. Germanus Catholic
Church, Arapahoe, Nebraska with Father Robert Barnhill, officiating. Interment
will be at the Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Nebraska. Military rites provided
by local American Legion Posts. Wenburg Funeral Home, of Arapahoe, Nebraska
is in charge of the arrangements.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 18, 2009
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