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

Carruthers, Charles Kenneth -

A private family committal service was held May 27 at East Fairview Cemetery in Lenox for the cremains of Charles Kenneth

Carruthers. Dr. Jack Cutbirth officiated.

Mr. Carruthers, 69, died Oct. 5, 1985, in Los Angeles, Calif.

He was born Nov. 24, 1915, in Taylor County, son of Francis Sylvester and Dessa Robinson Carruthers.

He leaves a sister-in-law, Margery Carruthers, and a brother-in-law, Glen Williams, of the Lenox community. He also leaves several

nieces and nephews in this area. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Margaret Williams.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 4, 1986

 

Clipson, Gertrude Evelyn Falwell -

Gertrude Evelyn Clipson, 88, died July 15 at Lenox Care Center. Services were held July 18 at United Presbyterian Church in

Lenox, the Rev. Don Fisher officiating. Burial was in Silver City, Ia.

Pallbearers were Fred Scott, Craig Downs, Mark Rittgers, William Cochran, George Geckler and Hugh Rittgers. Honorary

bearers were Jim Hewitt, Dale and Mark Purdum, Ivan Lucas, Paul Davis, John Green, Albert Nicholson, Richard Notz, Cecil Maharry,

Robert Rhoades, Kenneth McFee, Wayne McFee and Steven Purdum.

She was born Dec. 13, 1897, in Gage County near Blue Springs, Mo., daughter of John Madison and Eva Mary Norton Falwell. She was

a graduate of Blue Springs High School, class of 1915, and attended normal school at Lincoln. She taught at several locations in

Nebraska and Iowa.

July 31, 1918, she and Hugh William Clipson were married at Silver City. In 1935, they moved to farm near Lenox, residing there

until his death in 1978, at which time she moved to the care center.

She was known at the center as "the school marm."

She was a member of the Lenox Presbyterian Church and in 1960 was given an honorary membership for United Presbyterian

Women Missions. She was an active member of Salome Chapter of East Star in Lenox, and a charter member and past matron of the

Silver City OES chapter, having joined the order 61 years ago.

Her family and church came first in her life, and she enjoyed gardening, music, recipe collecting and poetry. She endured many

physical problems through which her courage and love of life were a living example of her faith.

She leaves her daughters, Grace Geckler of New Virginia, Ia., Joyann Cochran of Omaha and Phyllis Rittgers of Nevada, Ia.; A

sister, Dee Patton of Fairmont, Neb., and seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband and parents and three sisters, Lila, Ida and Grayce, and a brother, Hugh.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 23, 1986

 

Dale, Helen Jo Leedom -

Helen Jo Leedom Dale of Ukiah, Calif., died in a hospital there July 4. Services were held July 8 in Ukiah.

She was born Oct. 14, 1934, in Lenox, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Leedom.

She leaves her husband, Glendon, and children, Judy Stewart, Mike Dale, Melinda, Jackson, Cheryl Andrews and

Richard Dale, all of Ukiah; sisters and brothers, Darlene Winslow and Edward Leedom of Iowa, Leonard

Leedom of Oklahoma, Lucille Wynn and Donald Leedom of Ukiah, and 12 grandchildren.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 23, 1986

 

Dow, Ruby Marie Spoonemore -

A memorial service was held in Colorado for Ruby Marie Dow, 78, who died at a nursing home in Thornton, Colo., Sept. 10. Cremation

preceded the service, and interment of ashes was to be in Mountain View Cemetery.

Mrs. Dow was born Aug. 6, 1908, in Isadora, Mo., daughter of Benjamin and Mary Hafanagle Spoonemore. She and Ferrell T. Dow

were married Sept, 17, 1981, in Maryville, Mo,, and moved to Longmont, Colo., in 1987.

Mrs. Dow was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church.

She was also a member of several flower and garden clubs.

She leaves a son, Paul Dow, Jefferson City, Mo.; a daughter, Mrs. Colin (K. Jean) Johnson of Broomfield, Colo.; a brother, Bud

Spoonempre of Lenox, two sisters, Nellie Harper of Lenox and Fay Ingram of Des Moines; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her in husband in 1988.

Memorials may be made to the Parkinson Disease Association, care of Lewellen Funeral Home in Longmont, Colo.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 1, 1986

 

Evans, Sina [Sinah] Jane (Jenny) Laughlin -

Funeral services were held June 23, 10:30 a.m., for Sina Jane "Jenny" Evans, 83, Lenox, who died at her home in Lenox June 19.

The Rev. Don Fisher officiated at the services at the Lenox United Presbyterian Church. The Gauthier Funeral Home was in charge of

arrangements.

Mrs. Evans was born Aug. 23, 1902, in Missouri, daughter of Ed and Cora Engels Laughlin. She and Dewey Nelson Evans were married

Dec. 23, 1920, in Bedford. She leaves her husband of the home; two sons, Leo Francis of Lenox and Dean of Dysart; a daughter,

Vada Marie Quinn of Anchorage, Alaska; a sister, Mrs. Nina Bolte of Rolfe; a brother, Rob Laughlin of Denver; 18 grandchildren and 38

great grandchildren.

Her parents, four sisters, four brothers and three grandchildren died previously.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 25, 1986

 

Evans, Sina [Sinah] Jane (Jenny) Laughlin -

Sina Jane (Jenny) Evans, who died June 19 at her home in Lenox, was one of 10 children of Ed and Cora Engels Laughlin. She was born Aug. 24, 1902, in Nodaway County, Missouri. Funeral services were held June 23 at the Lenox Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Don Fisher

officiating.

Pallbearers were Chris, James, Mark, Nick and Mike Evans and Tim, Jeff, Denny and Terry Quinn.

Interment was in West Fairview Cemetery, Lenox.

As a small child, Jenny Laughlin moved with her family to Taylor County, and attended school in Bedford. She was formerly employed

at the Bedford Hotel.

She and Nelson Dewey Evans were married Dec. 23, 1920, at Bedford. In 1936 they moved to a farm near Sharpsburg. She was a 4-H

leader for many years and had been given "The Leader of the Year" award. She was active in the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church,

where she sang in the choir. She and her husband moved to their home in Lenox after their retirement in 1967.

She leaves her husband of the home in Lenox; two sons, Leo Francis of Lenox and Dean of Dysart; a daughter, Vada Marie Quinn of

Anchorage, Alaska; a sister, Nina Bolte of Rolfe; a brother, Rob Laughlin of Denver; 18 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 2, 1986

 

Ewart, Eldon Eugene (Buster) -

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 12, at the Lenox Christian Church for Eldon (Buster) Ewart, 54, of Lenox. Time of the

services is 2 p.m. Hour of visitation is Wednesday, June 11, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Gauthier Funeral Home in Lenox.

Burial will be in North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox.

Mr. Ewart was pronounced dead after being stricken ill while working at Reed Sinclair Service in Lenox Monday morning.

His wife, Elaine, is employed at First National Bank in Lenox.

The family suggests memorials to the Lenox Ambulance Service.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 11, 1986

 

Ewart, Eldon Eugene (Buster) -

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. June 11 at the Lenox Christian Church for Eldon Eugene (Buster) Ewart, 54. Mr. Ewart

died June 9 at Rosary Hospital, Corning.

Dr. Jack Cutbirth officiated and burial was in North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, with graveside rites by Parkinson Post No. 250,

American Legion.

Pallbearers were Reed Helm, Steve Reed, Marvin Reed, Stan Curtis, Harry Freeman and George Sweeney.

Mr. Ewart was born June 10, 1931, near Blockton, son of Ora Alonzo and Stella Lantz Ewart. He moved to Lenox with his parents in

1942 and attended schools here, being graduated from Lenox High School with the class of 1949.

He was a veteran of the Korean conflict and after returning from his tour of duty there, spent the remainder of his life in Lenox.

He and Elaine Forcade Probasco were married Sept. 14, 1956, at the Lenox Christian Church.

Buster had a deep appreciation of God's gifts of life and nature. He showed his appreciation by the daily care he took of the lives and

possessions entrusted to him. His strength, his love and his wisdom were a constant source of comfort to his family and friends.

He leaves his wife, Elaine, of the home in Lenox; their children, Robert Probasco of New Orleans, James Probasco and wife, Joyce, Holloman AFB. N. M., John Ewart and wife, Song Chu, Camp Red Cloud, South Korea, and Brenda Ewart of Tarkio, Mo.; a brother, Bert Ewart of Lenox; a sister, Mrs. Charles (Ardith) Bowman of Clearfield; two grandchildren, JaMike and Jody Probasco of New Mexico,

and a number of other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ramona Martin.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 18, 1986

 

Gormley, Leo -

Funeral services were held July 12 at Little Church of the Flowers in California for Leo Gormley, who died there July 9.

He was married to the former Leila Orr, formerly of Lenox.  He died at Van Nuys and burial was in Forest Lawn

Memorial Park, Glendale, Calif.

He leaves his wife of the home, Leila Orr Gormley; his mother-in-law, Grace Orr of Lenox, and three daughters, all of California.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 30, 1986

 

Hamilton, Fern Adkisson -

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sept 29 at Wilson-Watson Funeral Home in Clearfield for Fern Hamilton, 86, who died Sept 26 at Clearview Nursing Home there. The Rev. Duane Ferguson officiated and burial was in Clearfield Cemetery.

Mrs. Hamilton was born Sept 26, 1901, in the Bedford area, daughter of Edgar and Clara Brand Adkisson.

She had made her home in the Sioux City area and in Tacoma, Wash., areas prior to moving back to this area in 1961.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 1, 1986

 

Huber, Earnest -

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Aug. 80 at Wilson-Watson Funeral Home, Clearfield, for Earnest Huber, 92, who died Aug. 27

at Lenox Care Center. He had been ill for some time.

The Rev. Shirley Lockard officiated and interment was in Clearfield Cemetery.

Earnest Huber was born May 17, 1894, near Lenox, son of Bruno and Mona Burrell Huber. He and Nellie Kerns were married Nov. 10,

1915 in Sharpsburg. He was a retired farmer and had been a resident of Taylor and Ringgold counties his entire life. He was a

member of the Christian Church.

He leaves his wife, Nellie, of Lenox; three sons, Duane of Lenox, Cecil of Savannah, Mo., and Dale of Creston; three daughters, Opal Day

of Gravity, Helen Volberecth of Omaha and Wauneta Cracraft of Eagleville, Mo.; a daughter-in-law, Gladys Huber of Lenox; 24

grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 3, 1986

 

Huber, Earnest -

Funeral services for Earnest Huber, 92, were held Aug. 30 at Wilson-Watson Funeral Home in Clearfield, the Rev. Shirley Lockard

officiating. Burial was in Clearfield Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons, Gary Day, Harold, John, Melvin and Wayne Huber and Cecil

Cracroft.

Mr. Huber died Aug. 27 at Lenox Care Center, where he had made his home since June of 1984.

He and his wife, the former Nellie Leona Kerns, whom he wed Nov. 10, 1915, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at the care

center last year. She moved to the center in June, 1984, also.

Mr. Huber was born on a farm near Lenox May 17, 1894, son of Bruno and Mona Burrell Huber.

He and his wife farmed in Taylor County for many years. They moved to a farm east of Diagonal in 1941, then moved into Diagonal in

1965, residing there until they moved to the care center.

Mr. Huber joined the Christian Church in Lenox at an early age, later transferring his membership to the Diagonal Christian Church,

where he remained a faithful member while his health permitted.

His greatest joy was his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; several brothers and sisters; a son, Darrell; granddaughter, Joyce Day, and three grandsons, Robert Huber, Gale and Lyle Day.

Survivors were listed in the Time Table last week.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 3, 1986

 

Leckliter, George Page (Jack) -

George Page (Jack) Leckliter, 49, died at his home near Linn Creek, Mo., July 19. Memorial services were held July 22 at the

family home there, the Rev. Pat Delaney officiating. Cremains were placed to rest in Jackson Cove near Northshore Resort,

Lake of the Ozarks.

Memorial services were held at Lenox Care Center July 19, conducted by Don Fisher.

Born Jan. 14, 1937, at Ottawa, Kan., he was the fourth child of George and Lottie Faye Hoopes Page. His mother died the day after

his birth, and Jack was adopted by friends of the family, John Glen and Helen Cheese Leckliter.

Jack Leckliter and Marilyn Brown were married at the United Presbyterian Church in Lenox Sept. 15, 1957.

He was assistant county engineer of Bremer County. Iowa from 1965 until 1985, at which time he and his wife moved to Lake of

the Ozarks.

He was a member of the Lenox Presbyterian Church.

He leaves his wife of the home near Linn Creek; two daughters, Jayne Sweeney of Lenox and Joan Rojohn of Milwaukee, Wis.; twin

sons, Dwayne Leckliter of Linn Creek and Wayne Leckliter of Eldon, Mo.; his mother, Helen Leckliter of Lenox; two sisters,

Norma Page Waymire and husband Don of Ottawa, and Sue Leckliter Malett and husband Nick of Milwaukee; two brothers Harlan

Page and wife Liz of Ottawa, and Keith Page and wife Betsy, Capitan, N.M.; three grandchildren and a number of friends and

other relatives.

He was preceded in death by both his natural parents, and his adoptive father.

Among those attending the family service at Lake of the Ozarks were Mr. and Mrs. Delman Brown of Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 30, 1986

 

Parkhurst, Reva Frances Nevill -

Funeral services were held Monday at the Clearfield United Methodist Church for Reva Parkhurst, 82, Mrs. Parkhurst died Aug.

14 at Clearview Nursing Home in Clearfield.

The Rev. Shirley Lockard officiated at the 10:30 a.m. services, and burial was in Clearfield Cemetery.

Mrs. Parkhurst was born Feb. 28, 1904, in Argyle, daughter of John and Rose Belle Doherty Nevill. She was married to William Parkhurst, who survives.

She had been a Clearfield resident 10 years, and had formerly resided in Lenox, Adel and Estherville.

She is also survived by a sister, Lola Knox of Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 20, 1986

 

Parkhurst, Reva Frances Nevill -

Memorial services for Reva Frances Parkhurst, 82, who died Aug. 14 at Clearview Home in Clearfield, were held Aug. 18 at

Clearfield United Methodist Church, the Rev. Shirley Lockard officiating.

Pallbearers were Rod, Curt and Charles Ambrose, James Hamilton, Dick Stephens and Dwight McMath.

Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery with Wilson-Watson Funeral Homes in charge.

Reva Frances Parkhurst was born Feb. 28, 1904, at Argyle in Lee County, Iowa. She was the second child of Bert and Rose Bell

Doherty Nevill.

Her early years were spent in the Clearfield community, where she was graduated from high school with the class of 1922. She was employed for several years as a retail sales clerk in Clearfield businesses.

She was united in marriage to William J. Parkhurst Aug. 15, 1936, in Creston. They resided in Clearfield before moving to Pennsylvania

while he was in the Army during World War H. They later had homes in Estherville and Adel, where he was employed. After

retiring, they moved to Lenox for a few years prior to purchasing the present home in Clearfield.

She died at the age of 82 on the eve of their 50th wedding anniversary.

Mrs. Parkhurst was an active member of the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, American Legion Auxiliary and

Modern Literary Club. She was a strong supporter of the Clearfield Congregate Meal Site.

Her husband and home were the center of her life, and she loved to do crafts and play table games.

Having no children of her own, she especially liked doing things for the young children around her. She was a kind and loving friend and

neighbor.

Survivors include her husband of the home; a sister, Lola Knox of Lenox;, a sister-in-law, Mae Parkhurst of Colo, Ia., and numerous

nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Roth Nevill, and his wife, Ruth.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 27, 1986

 

Phelan, Flaura Belle Boyden -

Funeral services for Flaura Belle Phelan, 101, were held Sept. 6, 2 p.m., at the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Don Fisher

officiated and burial was in East Fairview Cemetery, Lenox.

Pallbearers were Bill, Fred and Donald Scott, Dean and Howard Weller and Leonard Knott.

Mrs. Phelan died Sept. 3 at Lenox Care Center.

She was born Jan. 27, 1885, at Sharpsburg, in the Blue Grove neighborhood, daughter of William and Anna Knott Boyden.

She was married to Edward J. Phelan at Lenox, and they resided in the Sharpsburg area their entire married life. He died previously.

Mrs. Phelan was a member of the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church, which she had joined at an early age.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, loved by all with whom she was acquainted.

She leaves two daughters, Marguerite Barlow of Lenox and Lorene Boydston of Sharpsburg; five grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren

and five great great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Nettie; two sons, Francis and Patrick, and a great grandson.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 10, 1986

 

Schweers, Herman Joseph  -

Herm Schweers, 32, Lenox, died last Saturday at St. Elizabeth Community Health Center in Lincoln, Neb. He had suffered burns and

resulting complications in a plane crash here May 29.

The crash occurred at Lenox Airport while Schweers was attempting to take off in the plane he used in his aerial spraying business, Herm's Spray Service.

Authorities cited three factors in the crash: runway conditions, air conditions and pilot error. FAA and Adams County Sheriff's Department investigators said a wing of the plane struck a post when the plane failed to gain altitude rapidly enough, and

that Schweers accidentally hit the lever controlling the flaps when he attempted to dump the full load of insecticide mix in the plane's spray tank. The resulting drop of the plane, officials said, caused the plane's wheels to catch on a farm fence, flipping the plane into a pasture on the Alvin Brown farm adjacent to the airport.

Schweers suffered second and third degree burns over 85 per cent of his body when the plane burst into flames as it struck the ground. He also came into contact with the diluted insecticide.

He had been a patient at the burn center at St. Elizabeth's since the day of the crash, having been taken there from Creston by Life

Flight Helicopter. He had been on the critical list since arriving at St. Elizabeth's.

Doctors at the burn center at St. Elizabeth said his hands, eyes and lungs all were seriously injured.

Herman Joseph Schweers was born Aug. 6, 1953, at Corning, son of Arthur and Mabel Hogan Schweers. The family later moved to the Lenox area, and Herman attended Lenox schools through junior high. His freshman and sophomore years he attended Mt. Michael School at Elkhorn, Neb., then returned to Lenox, where he was graduated from high school in 1971.

He attended Northwestern College in Orange City. He participated in wrestling throughout his school years. He and Marcia Lynn Wurster were married Dec. 1, 1979, in Clearfield.

They resided two miles south of Lenox for four years, before moving to a farm northwest of Lenox, where they had made their home since.  Herm's Spray Service also included ground spraying operations, and the Schweerses also farmed.

Following the plane crash, friend, relatives and neighbor helped plant this year's crops at the Schweers farm.

Herman was a lifelong communicant of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lenox. He enjoyed church, activities and loved flying. He was

devoted to spreading happiness among his family and friends, and was especially close to his parents-in-law, Willis and Lois Wurster,

and their family.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at St. Patrick's Church, with the Rev. Dan Kampschneider officiating, assisted

by the Rev. James Chiaro and the Rev. Dennis Trausch.

Interment was in West Fairview Cemetery, Lenox. Pallbearers were Gary Freeman, Richard Riley, Marvin Miller, Johnny

Ecklin, Howard Stoaks and Phillip Preston.

Honorary pallbearers were Benny Miller, Bruce Jensen, Steve Easier, Doug Vandenbrook and LaRell Wilkinson.

Gauthier Funeral Home of Lenox was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Herman is survived by his wife, Marcia, and their three children, Abraham John, 4, Susan Sheila, 2, and Rebecca Lynn, seven months, of

the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Art Schweers of Griswold; four brothers, David and wife, Monna, Corning, Thomas and wife, Jolene,

Omaha, Edward of Laramie, Wyo., and Francis and wife, Nancy, Dalhart, Texas; six sisters, Mrs. Neil  (Teresa) Parmenter of Des Moines, Mrs. James (Rita) Hughes of Charles City, Mrs. Thomas (Anne) Pogge of Omaha, Mrs. Bill (Catherine) Riley of Lenox, Cecilia Schweers of Kearney, Neb., and Mrs. Jeff (Agnes) Brott of Diagonal; 24 nieces and nephews.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 2, 1986

 

Starks, Edna Mildred Miller -

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. May 30 at the Lenox United Methodist Church for Edna Mildred Starks, 89. She died May 26 at

Providence St. Margaret Hospital in Kansas City, Kan.

The Rev. Lester Hesseltine officiated and burial was in West Fairview Cemetery at Lenox. Pallbearers were Sean Bailey, Cecil,

Roland and Donald Dean Miller, Howard Stoaks and Mervin Shawler.

James Beck was an honorary bearer.

Mrs. Starks was born Nov. 11, 1896, near Lenox, daughter of Frank and Catherine Schafroth Miller.

She and George D. Starks were married Nov. 29, 1923, at the home of her parents near Lenox. They farmed in the Corning community until the late 1940s, when they moved to a farm near Lenox. They retired and moved into Lenox in 1972.

Throughout her life she was an active member of the Mercer Center Methodist Church. She loved to garden and do crocheting in her

spare time. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by two daughters, Ruby Wiley of Basehor, Kan., and Bernita Starks of Arlington, Va.; four sisters, Hazel

Stoaks, Lela Spoonemore, Wilma Gray and Alberta Calvin, all of Lenox; four brothers, Raymond Miller, Clyde Miller and Harry Miller

of Lenox, and Frank Miller of Fairfield Bay, Ark.; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 4, 1986

 

Stephens, Goldie Wynona Barnes -

Goldie Wynona Stephens died July 1 at Fair Havens Christian Home, Decatur, Ill. She was 89 and a native of the Lenox area.

Graveside services were held by at West Fairview Cemetery, Dr. Jack Cutbirth officiating. Pallbearers were Lew Eckles, Paul Brokaw,

Harold Carey, Bob Reynolds, George Reynolds and Richard Brammer.

Born May 26, 1897, near Lenox, she was a daughter of Loren and Anne Runyan Barnes.

Mrs. Stephens attended school in Lenox, graduating in 1915, and attended Cedar Falls Teachers College, where she was graduated in

1917. She taught school a year at Adair and four years in Lenox. June 7, 1922, she and Milton Hugh Stephens were united in marriage in

Lenox. They resided in Creston, then on a farm near Lenox until 1929, where they moved to Peoria, Ill. Mr Stephens retired from teaching in 1945, and the family moved to Sheldon, Wis., where they farmed until 1956.

She spent her free time painting pictures for relatives and friends.

She was a charter member of PEO at Creston and was active in Dorcas group of the Sheldon Christian Church.

She leaves two sons, James E. of Decatur and Russel of Sheldon; five grandchildren Robert, Kathy, Kendall, Michael and David; and four

great grandchildren, Randal, Ryan, Mathew and Mollie.

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

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 16, 1986