Page County, Iowa obituaries
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Anderson, Walter E. - Walter E. Anderson, 73, of Clarinda died Sunday afternoon at a hospital at Tampa, Fla, from complications following recent surgery.

Mr and Mrs Anderson had gone south early in November for the winter. Mr Anderson was taken to a hospital in recent weeks and his daughter, Mrs Robert (Barbara) Lovett of Clarinda, called because of his serious condition. He had undergone surgery, but had continued to be in critical condition until his death at about 3 pm Sunday.

A telephone call came to Robert Lovett, and complete details are not yet available. His remains will be returned to Clarinda, which had been his home most of his life.

Mr Anderson is known locally chiefly because of his farm holdings and his service with the Omaha Production Credit Association. The Ed Anderson home was north of Clarinda, and Walter and Gordon, a brother now of Red Oak, were reared in the area. The father had come from Sweden and was an outstanding farmer.

When the Omaha Production Credit Corporation was organized in 1934, they chose Walter Anderson as vice-president, and within the early part of its existence, he was made president. After several years service at the head, he became a member of the board of directors of the 8th District Farm Credit Board.

Among his survivors are his wife, Minnie; daughter Barbara, her husband Robert Lovett and four children; brother Gordon of Red Oak and a sister, Mrs Ed Waring of Hastings. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 21, 1958

Memorial service for Walter E. Anderson, 73, Clarinda, who died at Tampa, Fla, April 20, will be held at the Foster-Harmon-Williams Mortuary here Sunday at 2 pm.

The Rev D.C. Davis, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. There will be a private burial service for the family at the Clarinda emetery preceding the memorial service. Services were held at Tampa, where Mr and Mrs Anderson, were spending the winter, Tuesday. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 28, 1958

 

Clark, Helen Abell - Graveside services for Mrs (Walter) Helen Clark of West Ridge Manor, Knoxville, will be at 1 pm Saturday, Oct 3 at Old Memory Cemetery in New Market with Rev Loren Daly officiating.

She was born in Walthill, Ne, in 1894, daughter of John and Minerva Abell.

In 1910 she was married to Ira Walter Clark, who preceded her in death on Sept 28, 1958. Mr and Mrs Clark had farmed several years in Page County.

She is survived by three children, Donald L. Clark and wife, Minnie, of Lucerne Valley, Ca; Mrs Nita Douthit and husband, Alexander of Trenton, Mo; Frank H. Clark and wife, Elsie of Clarinda. Mrs Emsy Clark of Clarinda is a daughter-in-law and Mrs Violet (Clark) Bayless of Shenandoah a stepdaughter. There are seven grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Clark, a son, Seth Clark, and grandson, Darwin Clark. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 1, 1987

 

Clark, Helen J. - New Market burial service was held Monday for Mrs Helen Clark, 83, who died Friday at the Shenandoah hospital. She was born near New Market May 26, 1889, to Richard L. and Della Clark Foster, and lived for many years in Dakota and then Shenandoah.

On April 15, 1909, she was married to Herbert Clark. To this union, a son Herbert Clark, Jr, was born who died at the age of 15 months. Her husband also preceded her in death. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, 1973

 

Clark, Herbert - Funeral services were held at the Clark home yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev Shedd of the Presbyterian church, which were attended by a number of the neighbors and friends. Mesdames W.E. Irwin and Alin contributed the vocal music and the flower were profuse and were contributed by neighbors and friends.

The remains were taken to New Market for burial the same day. The deceased was one year and two days old and as stated in these columns last Friday, was the only child of Mr and Mrs Herbert Clark.

The bereaved parents have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in the loss of their precious baby. They have asked us to tender the friends their sincere thanks for the flowers and sympathy given them in their sorrow. SENTINEL POST, Shenandoah, Iowa, Mar 14, 1911

 

Mr and Mrs W.H. Clark lost their baby boy, Herbert, by death this morning. They live on Lowell avenue, east of Broad street. The age of the darling was two years and two days. The funeral hour cannot be fixed until relatives at a distance are heard from. SENTINEL POST, Shenandoah, Iowa, Mar 10, 1911

 

Clark, Herbert W. - W. Herbert Clark, well-known contractor of Shenandoah and husband of former woman chairman of county republican executive committee, fell to his death Saturday evening. He was at work on a house, misjudging the distance of an open stairway in the building. He fell from the attic to the basement and was killed instantly. He was working with Alva Sanderson. Mrs Clyde Lawson was notified of the death by her father, J.E. Clark of Gravity, who is brother of the Shenandoahan. Mrs Lawson plans to accompany her father to the funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Methodist church. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 17, 1937

W. Herbert Clark was born at Conway, Iowa, Jan 19, 1879 and died in Shenandoah, Saturday, May 15, his death being caused from a fall.

The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Shenandoah at the M.E. church. Burial was in Memory cemetery at New Market.

He resided in Conway with his parents, Mr and Mrs. W.W. Clark until October 1882, when they moved to Gravity.

April 15, 1910 he was married to Helen Foster, the daughter of Mr and Mrs R.L. Foster, who now reside at Cole Springs, S.Dak. After their marriage they moved to Shenandoah where they had resided since.

This union was blessed with one child, Herbert Foster, who died in infancy and was buried at New Market.

During his early life he attended evangelistic meetings conducted by Billy Sunday and was converted to the Christian faith to which he was loyal until the end.

Mr Clark was a very successful contractor and builder and in the course of years built many of the better homes and buildings in Shenandoah and Clarinda, Iowa.

For several years he has served as government inspector for the Home Owners Loan Association of south-west Iowa.

He was a man of firm conviction and [paper torn]..The deceased leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, three brothers Jesse Clark of Gravity, Fred Clark of Altoona, and George Clark of Denver, Colo., also one sister, Mrs Rosa Custer of Newton, Iowa. BEDFORD TIMES-PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, May 27, 1937

 

Clark, James Luther - James Luther Clark, 82, died Dec 21 at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital and services were held Monday at the United Missionary Church at New Market. The Rev David Johnson was officiating clergyman. Burial was in Old Memory Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Alice, a son, Alzada Burley of Bedford, and a brother, Al Clark of Missouri. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 24, 1956

 

Clark, Jesse

Clark, Jessie L., died Feb 2, 1919 Dallas Twp; born Dec 8, 1842 Ind; father Solomon Clark born Ind; mother -- Cay? born Ind; buried Memory

 

Clark, Lenora Wilson - New Market (Special)--Mrs Nora Clark, aged 58, passed away at her home in New Market this Thursday [Jan 30] morning at four o'clock, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Ellsworth Clark, three sisters, Mrs Sula Kemerly and Mrs Ray Kemerly, both of Malmo, Nebr, and Mrs Ida Parsons of New Market, also two brothers, Jesse Wilson of Gravity and Sylvian Wilson of Fairfield.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, at 2:00 at the Baptist church in New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 30, 1941

Lenora Wilson, daughter of Nathaniel and Mary Wilson, was born Oct 17, 1882, in Henry county, Illinois, and died Jan 30, 1941, at her home in New Market. When 12 years old she came with her parents to new Market, where the remainder of her life has been spent.

She was united in marriage to Ellsworth Clark in 1899 and they spent 41 happy years together.

She was loved and respected by all who knew her. She was a faithful member of the Baptist church since childhood. She had been in failing health for years but was a patient sufferer, bringing faith and courage to meet each day. She attended church services as long as her health permitted and was for several years a teacher of the primary class of the Sunday school.

She is survived by her husband, Ellsworth Clark; three sisters, Mrs Ersula Kemerling of Malmo, Nebr, Mrs Ray Kemerling of Weston, Nebr, Mrs Jay Parsons of New Market; two brothers, Sylvan Wilson of Fairfield and Jesse Wilson of Gravity, and a host of other relatives and friends by whom she will be greatly missed.

Funeral services wee held Friday afternoon at the Baptist church, conducted by Rev T.J. Overholt. Burial was made in Memory cemetery. The singers were Mrs T.J. Overholt and Mrs Bessie Godfrey, with Mrs Leafy Pace, pianist. The pallbearers were Myron Parsons, Lee Parsons, Ralph Wilson, Marion Wilson, Junior Crosby and Paul Wilson.

Out of town relatives and friends attending the funeral services were Sylvian Wilson and son Paul of Fairfield, Ia, Mr and Mrs Ray Kemerling, Mr and Mrs John Hauschild and daughter of Weston, Nebr, Mrs Usrula Kemerling of Malmo, Nebr, Mr and Mrs Jess Wilson, Mr and Mrs Marion Wilson, Mr and Mrs Eldon Ross of Gravity, Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson of Gravity, Mr and Mrs Lee Parsons, Mr and Mrs James Salters of Bedford, Mr and Mrs Wilber Ellison of Guss, Mr and Mrs Hubert Corbin, Lee Crosby and children, Mrs Nan Love of Clarinda, Mrs L.G. Alexander of Coin. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 6, 1941

 

Clark, Malinda Coy - New Market--Mrs Jesse L. Clark died at her home in New Market December 14, age 67 years. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church Sunday, conducted by Rev E.L. Fields. Interment was made in the Memory cemetery. She is survived by two sons and one daughter. BEDFORD FREE PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Dec 26, 1916

Auto Hearse Busy - On Sunday Mr Pruitt drove the hearse to New Market for the funeral of Grandma Clark, another old resident of Page Count. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 21, 1916

 

Clark, Paul - Paul Clark, 46, New Market resident, died Wednesday, April 3, at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, New York, following a serious operation five weeks ago.

He is the son of B.L. Clark and has helped operated a grocery store in New Market since 1924.

Surviving are his wife and one son Jim; his father, B.L. Clark, a niece, Joyce Herren; one sister, Mrs Mildred Shore of Superior, Iowa.

Funeral arrangemtns have not been made. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 4, 1946

Paul E. Clark, son of B.L. and Bessie Clark, was born August 19, 1899, at New Market, Iowa and died Wednesday, April 3, 1946, at 8:30 pm at the St Mary's hospital, Rochester, Minn at the age of 46 years, 7 months and 14 days.

He was united in marriage to Miss Holly Herren at Villisca, Iowa, November 23, 1920. To this union one son James, was born August 3, 1926. A niece Joyce Herren has made her home with them since October, 1936. His mother and brother, Bobbie, preceded him in death.

Paul has lived his entire life in New Market attending school here and since 1923 has been associated with his father in the mercantile business.

He was a member of the Baptist church of New Market. He was always keenly interested in civic activities and has served his community as member of the school board, city councilman, Republican committeeman, Masonic Lodge treasurer of the local Red Cross organization for years and a member of the local fire department for many years, and was an honorary member at the time of his death.

Paul loved his home and family and was of a kind disposition, always ready to help anyone in need. Although suffering poor health the last few years, he was very patient and cheerful through it all.

One of his happiest days was last fall when he and Mrs Clark celebrated their Silver wedding anniversary.

He had gone to Rochester February 16, 1946, and was operated on February 28. He recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital in three weeks, but soon suffered a relapse from which he never recovered.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife Holly, a son, James, his father, B.L. Clark, one sister, Mrs Mildred Shore, of Superior, Iowa, a niece, Joyce Herren, several nieces and nephews, many other relatives and a host of friends.

The funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Sunday, April 7, at the Baptist church conducted by the Rev O.H. Hallgrimson, pastor of the Baptist church at Bedford, assisted by Miss Rose Mace, pastor of the New Market Methodist church. Music was furnished by Mrs W.D. Peve of Hopkins, Mo, accompanied by Mrs Ben Anderson. The honorary pall bearers were Wilbur Novinger, Ben Anderson, J.G. Handford, M.E. Pace, Ralph Pendergraft and Kenneth Hankins. The casket bearers were Harry Cole, John McNees, Charles Wilson, Fred Smith, John Hipsley and Marion Jetton. The flowers were cared for by Misses Opal Wallace, Flossie Osborn, Ardith Moore, Mrs Gladys Carpenter and Mrs Harryette Brummett. The ushers were Everett Godfrey and Noel Carpenter. Interment was in Memory cemetery with Masonic ceremonies.

Those attending the funeral services from a distance were Mr and Mrs Ray McNutt and daughters of Omaha, Mr and Mrs Loyd Shore and daughter of Superior, Iowa, David Herren of Pittsburg, Pa, Fred Noble of Washington, D.C. Mrs Arthur Mehl of Pulaski, Iowa, Mr and Mrs C.T. Andrew of Kansas City, Mo, Mr and D.F. Kelley of St Joseph, Mo, Mr and Mrs Willard Murren of Gladbrook, Iowa, Gerald McCarl of Cherokee, Iowa, Mr and Mrs W.I. Corbin, Mr and Mrs Glenn Corbin, Mrs Oscar Schuttler, and Mrs Marion Thompson, and Charles Corbin, all of Ida Grove, Iowa, Mr and Mrs Victor Knoles and Mr and Mrs H.B. Snodgrass of Shenandoah, Mr and Mrs Bernard Corbin, Mr and Mrs Edwin Sungren, Mrs Merwyn Allen and Mrs Anderson of Red Oak, Mr and Mrs John McPherrin of Des Moines, Mr and Mrs Bruce O'Dell of Thurman, Iowa, Mrs Ed Kentz and Miss Lois Douglas of Columbus, Ohio, Mr and Mrs Cloye Hicks of Iowa City, Lt and Mrs Merwin Hicks of Fort Meade, Md, and Mrs John Houston of Hopkins, Mo. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1946

 

Clayton, Alvin - Alvin Clayton, 84, of New Market died Monday, April 7, 2003 at his residence in New Market, Iowa, following a lengthy illness. He was born March 7, 1919 in Page County, Iowa, the son of Virgil Vinton and Florence Anderson Clayton

On March 4, 1944 he married Betty Keller in Clarinda, Iowa. Alvin worked for Parris and Dunn in Clarinda, Page County Road Maintenance, and went into business for himself as a truck driver. Later, his son Jack joined him in the business. Alvin drove a truck until he was 72 years old and his health forced him to stop. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, blue grass music, and peoples' company.

Alvin is survived by his children: Jack Clayton and his wife Debbie of New Market, Iowa, Sue Young of New Market, Iowa, Christy Osborn and her husband Bill of Tulsa, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Angie McKay of Corning, Iowa, Tim Clayton of New Market, Iowa, and Ronda Engel of Tulsa, Oklahoma; great grandchildren, Kirk, Casey, and Kelsey McKay and Scott Engel; sisters, Geraldine O'Neal and her husband Melvin of New Market, Iowa, Deloma Robinson of Fosyth, Missouri, Betty Herzberg and her husband Abe of Riverton, Wyoming; a brother, Marvin Clayton of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and sister-in-law Bessie Clayton of Boone, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty in 1996, brother LaVern Clayton granddaughter Anita Young, sister-in-law Norma Jean Clayton and brother-in-law Floyd Robinson.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 11, 2003 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda, Iowa with Rev John Clark officiating. Burial was in Memory Cemetery near New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 16, 2003

 

Clayton, Beverly May - Beverly M. Clayton, 75, of New Market, died Saturday evening, January 27, 1996 at her home after a lengthy illness.

She was born April 3, 1920 at Atlantic, the daughter of Richard and Helen Campbell Keller. On March 4, 1944 she married Alvin Clayton at Clarinda.

She was employed at the Mental Health Institute for 13 years and was the owner-operator of The Little Diner Cafe. She later worked at Iowa Western Community College and the Clarinda Municipal Hospital.

Survivors include her husband Alvin of the home and three children, Jack and Debbie Clayton, New Market; Sue Young, Clarinda; and Christy and William Osborn, Nederland, Texas. There are also six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Sisters and brothers are Arlene and Ross King, New Market; Jeanie and Roy Graham, College Springs; Mary and Lyle Combs, Lolita and Gary Spring, New Market; Judy Sparks, Champaign, Ill; Jack and Mary Ann Keller, Minnesota; Jim and Anita Keller, Hopkins, Mo; and stepfather, Vance McPike, New Market.

Clayton was preceded in death by parents; sister, Ruth; brother-in-law, Robert Leighton; one granddaughter and one niece.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan 31, at Walker Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, with Rev John Clark officiating. Burial was in Memory Cemetery, New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 31, 1996

 

Clayton, Floyd William - Mason Twp. (Special)--Floyd W. Clayton, 67, died this Thursday [May 6] morning in the Methodist Hospital in Omaha where he had been a patient over a period of several months, including surgery and x-ray therapy. He had been able to return home, but returned to the hospital several days ago.

The funeral will be Saturday at 2 pm at the Siam Methodist Church where he continued his membership from his youth, with the Rev Carroll Newquist officiating. The burial will be in Memory Cemetery near New Market. Shum-Novinger Funeral Home is making arrangements.

Mr Clayton was born November 30, 1897, in the Siam community, the son of Orie G. and Annie Fry Clayton. He has always made his home in the community, the farm being a mile and half from New Market on the Red Line county road.

His wife is Vera Woldruff, to whom he was married September 25, 1925.

Their children are Donald of Des Moines, Orie Lee of Clarinda and Mrs Loren (Deloris) Skogman of Omaha, Mrs Phoebe Clayton of Clarinda is Floyd's step mother, his brother Ralph being of Bedford and sisters, Mrs Jessie Redenbaugh of Vancouver, Wash, Mrs Mannie Young of Littleton, Colo, Mrs Frances Cogdell of Atlanta, Ga, Mrs George (Ruth) Wasson of Council Bluffs. The couple has six grandchildren.

All his sisters and brother are here to be with the family.

The family established memorials to cancer fund, Siam or New Market Methodist Churches. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 6, 1965

 

Clayton, Vera Woldruff - Vera Woldruff Clayton was born on a farm east of Braddyville, Iowa, Buchanan Township, Page County, on March 7, 1903, to James Russell Woldruff and Amanda Florence Fine. Vera was one of a family of thirteen. She departed this life March 3, 2001 at the age of 97 at Westridge Care Center, Clarinda, Iowa, where she had been a resident since November, 1993.

Vera spent the first 18 years of her life on a farm in Page County attending school in the Pine district, then moved with her parents to Taylor County and then to Greely Colorado in 1920 returning to Taylor County in 1923. On September 23, 1925, she was united in marriage to Floyd William Clayton, near Siam, Iowa. To this union, three children were born: Donald Eugene, Orie Lee and Deloris Marie. After her marriage she moved to a farm northeast of Siam, Iowa for 21 years and then the family moved two miles south of New Market, Iowa on the Red Line. Vera joined the Methodist Church in Greeley, Colorado and changed her membership to Siam Methodist Church when she returned to Iowa and then to New Market Methodist Church. Vera loved the outdoors, always had a big garden and loved her flowers.

Vera was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Floyd, May 6, 1965, brothers, Loy Woldruff, Orie Woldruff, Elbert Woldruff, Cecil Woldruff, Glen Woldruff, Loren Woldruff, George Woldruff and sister, Ethel Neal. Survivors include children: Donald E. Clayton of New Market, Iowa, Orie Clayton and his wife Helen of Clarinda, Iowa and Deloris Skogman of Omaha, Nebraska, grandchildren; Kim Suddeth and husband David of Bloomington, Minnesota, Brian Skogman and wife Valerie of Chicago, Illinois, Sally Fixler and husband Steve of Kansas City, Missouri, Julie Samuel and husband Larry of Huntington Beach, California, Molly Reed and husband Jeff of Omaha, Nebraska and Mary Troll and husband Todd of Des Moines, Iowa, 21 great grandchildren, sister, Lois Orme of Hopkins, Missouri, brother, Marvin Woldruff and wife Ethel of Clarinda, Iowa, sister-in-laws, Frances Cogdell of Atlanta, Georgia, Ruth Wasson of Council Bluffs, Iowa and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services were held 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa, with Rev Mark Woldruff officiating. There was open visitation at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the New Market Methodist Church or to the New Market Fire and Rescue. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 7, 2001

 

Cole, Lawrence Lane - Mr and Mrs C.G. Hipsley received word of the sudden death of Mrs Hipsley's nephew, Lawrence (Pete) Cole, age 49 years who died July 21, of a heart attack. He with his wife have run a large mink farm at Blockton for some time. Other survivors are two brothers and a sister. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 9, 1956

Lawrence Lane Cole was born in Blockton Sept 8, 1906, the son of Luther and Viella Cole. He died at his home in Blockton, July 21, 1956 at the age of 49 years, 10 months and 13 days. He grew to manhood in Blockton graduating from the high school in 1926.

On February 12, 1945 he was married to Daisy Uylena Brown of New Market, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Wesley.

He is survived by his wife, Daisy, his aged mother, two brothers, William W. and Harry A., one sister, Frances Hall of Blockton and two nieces.

Interment was in Memory cemetery in New Market. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Aug 2, 1956

 

Collins, Elsie Williams - New Market--Services will be conducted from the Walker Funeral Home at 2 pm Tuesday for Mrs Glen (Elsie Williams) Collins, 63, who was killed in a car accident near Cameron, Mo, Friday.

Mrs Collins and her husband were on their way from Newton to Wichita when the two-car accident occurred about 12:30 pm west of Cameron. Mr Collins is hospitalized with severe facial lacerations and a possible skull fracture.

The second car was driven by Willie McIntosh, 41, of St Joseph who received a broken right arm and lacerations. His wife and father were also hospitalized.

The daughter of the late Frank and Elervie Miller Scott, she was born at Jamestown, Ky, but spent many years of her lifetime at New Market. She also spent several years as a cook at the College Cafe at Ames.

She is survived by her husband, Glen Collins of Wichita; five children, Mrs Frances Woods, and Mrs Ethel Marie Stark, both of Wichita, Mrs Maxine Noble of Temple City, Calif, Hobart Williams Jr of Florence, Calif, and Mrs Shirley Ann Cade of Newton; one brother, O.T. Scott of Russell Springs, Ky; and four sisters, Mrs Maude Ware and Mrs Bill Mathes, both of Chuckey, Tenn, Opal Boone of Irvin, Tenn, and Georgia Maupin in South Carolina.

The Nobles came by car to New Market for the services.

The Rev Lester Greenwood will be in charge of the services with burial at Memory Cemetery at New Market. Casket bearers will be Conner H. Tally, Bill Ross, John David Herron, Jimmy Clark and Cliff Drennen. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 25, 1966

Missouri Death Record - Elsie Williams Collins, died Jul 22, 1966 Dekalb County, Mo, car accident, born Sep 2, 1903 Jamestown, Ky, father Frank Scott, mother Elervie Miller, husband Glen Collins, buried Ola Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa.

 

 

Combs, Glenn - Glen Allen Combs, youngest son of Ida Wirth and Charles Combs, was born Jan 4, 1903, near New Market, Ia, and passed away late Saturday afternoon, Jan 9, at his home in Burlington Junction, Mo, at the age of 57 years and five days.

On Feb 12, 1924, he was united in marriage to Ruby Peterman, also of New Market. Seven children were born to this union; being Mrs Richard (Dorothy) French of New Market; Mrs Roy (Carolyn) Rodaway of Nickerson, Neb; Mrs Marvin (Marjorie) Carlson of Stanton; Dean of New Market; Darrell and Mrs Ronald (Irene) Norris, both of Burlington Junction, and Allen, now serving in the U.S. Navy.

Mr and Mrs Combs spent their entire lives in the New Market vicinity, with the exception of four years at Stanton, Ia, and the past three years at Burlington Junction.

Some 18 years ago Mr Combs suffered an illness from which he never recovered. For several years, he tried to carry on with his chosen vocation of farming, but his condition gradually grew worse until he became a semi-invalid, and for the past three years has been bedfast. He accepted his disability without bitter complaint and tried to assume a cheerful outlook on life. Through the long years he was tenderly cared for by his faithful companion, who did all in her power to add to his comfort and alleviate his suffering.

Glenn was a good neighbor, took an interest in community affairs and of his friends, and always had the welfare of his family at heart, as long as he was physically able to do so.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Lena, Pearl and Velma. He is survived by his companion, their seven children, 10 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs Arnold Bashor of New Market; three brothers, John of New Market, Harry of Gravity, Dewey of Clarinda, and a large circle of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Friday Jan 15, at 2 pm at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda, with the John Batchelor of the Burlington Junction Methodist Church in charge. Pallbearers were Cleo Batten and Carrol Ingram of New Market, Lawrence Ingram of Gravity, Charley Young of Guss, Irvin Nelson and Marvin Peterson of Stanton. Mrs Douglas Hill was organist for Doug Hill of Burlington Junction who sang "No Night there" and "Beyond the Sunset." Burial was in the Old Memory Cemetery at New Market, Ia. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 21, 1960

 

Combs, John Henry - John Henry Combs, son of Charles and Ida Caroline Wirth Combs was born Feb 3, 1901 on a farm north of New Market, Taylor County, Iowa. Here he grew to young manhood receiving his education in the public school near his home.

On Jan 7, 1920 he was married to Aden Maxwell, and enjoyed fifty-six years of wedded life. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1970.

As a young man John decided farming must be his life's vocation, and he followed through to the end. He farmed various farms, until 1943 when they moved to their present home, just north of New Market. Along with farming he enjoyed working with livestock, and for 30 years raised Shorthorn cattle; also serving for five years as president of the Southwest Iowa Shorthorn Association.

Always willing to lend a helping hand to others in any way he could, he also served his community in various capacities. He was substitute mail carrier on New Market routes for 40 years. Also served as Treasurer of New Market Rural Fire Dept for 26 years. For the past 23 years he was president of the Memory Cemetery Association and was very conscious of the responsibilities of the position. Only a short time prior to his death, he went with others, less familiar with the situation, and helped locate a grave site. Others will now have to take up the duties he has performed so faithfully for so many years.

John was a devoted husband, kind brother and a good neighbor, and his friends are numbered by his acquaintances. His church interest and help was with the Church of Christ in New Market.

A little over two years ago John was stricken with cancer, requiring much hospital care, and baffled medical science. On Thursday May 13, 1976 he passed away at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 10 days.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers Harry, Glen and Dewey; 3 sisters, Lena, Pearl and Velma.

He is survived by his most devoted companion of 56 years; one sister, Mrs Mae Bashor of New Market; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. His death will be sincerely mourned without, as well as within, the family circle. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 27, 1976

 

Congdon, Caroline Hazelbaker - Caroline Hazelbaker, daughter of John S. and Harriott Hazelbaker was born in Taylor county, Ia, June 8, 1861, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Perry G. Thompson in Eugene, Ore, Sunday, Dec 9, 1951, at the age of 90 years, 6 months and 1 day. She had lived in Taylor and Page counties her entire life except nine years which she lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Eugene.

She was united in marriage to Henry Congdon, July 16, 1881. He preceded her in death, Jan 16, 1937. To this union, four children were born, all of whom are living. They are Mrs Perry G. Thompson of Eugene, Ore, Mrs James W. Thompson of Southey, Canada, Mrs Willis V. Bates of Clarinda and Charles Congdon of Clarinda.

She was one of eight children, all of whom have preceded her in death except one brother, James Hazelbaker, of Clarinda.

She also leaves to mourn her passing, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and a host of friends and old neighbors. She was held in esteem by all who knew her for her smile, her wit and happy outlook on life, as her mind was clear and keen up to her last day.

She united with the Church of Christ in 1911 but attended the Methodist church in Clarinda with her children, when she was able.

She will be missed by her family and by her friends of this community and those in Eugene, all of whom loved her so dearly.

Funeral services were held at the Walker Funeral home, December 17, 1951 at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev Lester Greenwood of the First Methodist church. Music was furnished by Miss Aletha Hutchings and Mrs Doris Forbes. Casketbearers were Harold O. Hughes, Forest Wynn, Clay Swisher, L.P. Hines, Worley Smith and Earl Snively. Burial was in the Memory cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 17, 1952

 

Congdon, Henry - Henry A. Congdon, son of Philander and Lavina F. Congdon, was born in the state of Michigan September 1, 1863. He departed this life on January 16, 1937, at the age of 73 years, 4 months and 15 days.

He was one of a family of nine children, six sons and 3 daughters--all of whom have preceded him in death, except a brother, Noah Congdon, of Story, Wyoming, and a sister, Effie Congdon Ott of Portland, Oregon. He is also survived by his faithful wife, Caroline Hazelbaker Congdon, with whom he spent over 55 years of married happiness, three daughters, Mrs Emma Bates of Clarinda, Mrs Hallie Thompson of Southey, Saskatchawan, Canada, and Mrs Perry G. Thompson, of Portland, Oregon, a son, Charles Congdon of Clarinda, ten grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends, in Taylor and Page counties.

At the time of his death, he was the oldest business man in Clarinda, and he so honorably conducted his affairs that he will be greatly missed by his associates in business as well as in social relationships. He always greeted those he met with a bright smile and a word of cheer. He was noted for his charity work. For many years, until this work was taken over by the organized charities, he always gave well-filled baskets of food and clothing to the poor and needy at Christmas. He made yearly visits to the County Home, to make those who were unfortunate there a little happier with gifts of candy, fruit, magazines and other things. Despite his limited income, he has helped many with gifts and loans, asking nothing for himself in return.

At the age of 17 years he united with the Church of Christ in Taylor county, Iowa. After his removal to Page county, he attended and helped various churches, including the Christian, the United Brethren and the Methodist churches. When his health permitted, and till his hearing became more difficult, he attended the Methodist church with his children and grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed in this community, but our loss will be his gain. He will surely receive his just reward, here and hereafter.

The funeral services were conducted by the Rev W.H. Meredith, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Clarinda, at the Walker Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The burial was in Old Memory cemetery west of New Market, Iowa. The music was furnished by Mrs Forest Davidson and Mrs C.E. Hoskinson. The pallbearers were Jack Wenner, Clay Swisher, Chas. Joels, Chas. Kelly, Roy Herren and Fred Sperry. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 21, 1952

 

Cooke, Kate Faulk - Mrs Kate Cooke, 91, a resident of New Market and community for many years, died Monday morning, Dec 30 at the home of her granddaughter and husband, Mr and Mrs Ivan Lundquist, north of Bedford.

Funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, Rev Colvin Caughey of the Bedford Baptist church officiating. Burial in Old Memory cemetery at New Market.

Mrs Cooke is survived by four granddaughters. BEDFORD FREE PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Jan 2, 1958

daughter of Noah Faulk and Mary Wynn, married 30 Mar 1856 Pickaway, Ohio

 

Cooley, Richard - Richard Cooley was born in Salina, Kans, Jan 14, 1888, the son of Jefferson and Martha Cooley and passed away at the Hines Veterans hospital in Hines, Ill, at the age of 53 years and 5 days.

He served in the army from Jan 14, 1917, to June 19, 1921, when honorably discharged.

He was married to Grace McKnight, Nov 13, 1923. He is survived by his widow, Grace McKnight-Cooley; one son, Stafford Cooley of Omaha; a brother, J. Ray Cooley of Omaha; three grandchildren, two pieces and one nephew.

Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ, Wednesday afternoon, January 22, in charge of Rev E.L. Woods. Interment was made in Old Memory cemetery near New Market. CLARINDA HERALD HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 3, 1941

 

Corbin, Everette Lazelle - Funeral services were held Friday, Jan 13, 1956, at the First Baptist Church at New Market for Everette L. Corbin, 80years, three months and five days, who was a well-known resident of Taylor County. Mr Corbin passed away January 11 around 5:30 am, following a heart ailment, at his home in New Market. He had been in ill health for several years.

Mr Corbin was born at Grafton, W Va, Oct 6, 1875, the son of Harriet Mandy and Israel James Corbin.

Mr Corbin was married to Bertha Edith Wallis March 18, 1903. Mr and Mrs Corbin celebrated their golden wedding anniversary March 18, 1953, and their fifty-second anniversary in 1955.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs Bertha Corbin; four daughters, Mrs Victor Knoles, Shenandoah, Ia, Mrs Edwin Sungren, Red Oak, Ia, Mrs John McPherren, Des Moines, Ia, and Mrs Marvin Brown, New Market, Ia; two sons, Bernard Corbin, Red Oak, Ia, and Paul Corbin, Findlay, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Three brothers survive: W.T. Corbin, Ida Grove, Ia, L.D. Corbin, Scottsbluff, Nebr, and Hubert Corbin, Holstein, Ia; and two sisters: Mrs Mattie Ellison and Mrs Icie McCarl, New Market, Ia. Two sisters and a brother have preceded him in death. Mrs Bessie Clark of New Market, Mrs Nancy Welcome, Kirkland, Wash, and Kiem Corbin. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 26, 1956

 

 

Corbin, Grace Herriman - Mrs L.D. Corbin of Coburg, a former resident of New Market, passed away last Thursday, April 18, 1929, after a lingering illness of several months. The remains were brought to New Market for burial in Memory cemetery, Sunday, the funeral being conducted in Shenandoah on account of the impassable condition of the roads making it impossible to bring the body here for the services.

Grace Elfie Herriman, daughter of Margaret and Charles Herriman, was born Oct 18, 1880, at Shambaugh, Ia, and died April 18, 1929, at her home in Coburg, Ia, at the age of 48 years, and 6 months.

She came with her parents to New Market when about eight years old and resided here until her marriage to L.D. Corbin on Dec 25, 1898. Shortly after her marriage she and her husband moved to Nishawaka, Ind, and about sixteen years ago they moved to Shenandoah, Ia, where they resided until two years ago when they moved to Coburg.

She is survived by her husband and six children, Mrs Pansy Butts of Scotts Bluffs, Nebr, Mrs Vesta Kent of Minatare, Nebr, Mrs Cordia Miller, Mrs Lillian Bromley, Miss Garland Corbin and Lazell Corbin, all of Coburg, all of whom were at her bedside at the time of her passing. She also leaves four brothers, B.F. Herriman of Farragut, Ia, F.A. and V.L. Herriman of Compton, Cal, and O.A. Herriman of Lenox, Ia; three sisters, Mrs E.L. Green of New Market, Ia, Mrs Fred Dunkin of Gravity, Ia, and Mrs Cecil Groeling of Bellflower, Calif, besides other relatives and a large circle of friends.

Deceased was converted when a child and later united with the Methodist church at Shenandoah. For six months she was a very patient sufferer and was ready to go when her Master called. She had said she was going where there was no sorrow or suffering. She was a kind, loving wife and mother, and a good neighbor and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

It had been decided to hold the funeral services in New Market, the home of her childhood, but the condition of the roads prevented this and the services were conducted at the M.E. church in Shenandoah in charge of Rev Goodwin. Burial was made in Memory cemetery.

Many friends in New Market extend kindest sympathy to the sorrowing relatives in their bereavement. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 29, 1929

Montgomery County, Iowa death record: Grace Elpha Corbin, died April 18, 1929 Coburg, Montgomery Co, Iowa from a general infection from cholecisititis, W. R. Riley, M. D., spouse L.D. Corbin; born Oct 18, 1880 Shambaugh, Ia; father Chas. H. Harriman born Ohio; mother Margaret Brown born Ind; buried New Market, Iowa

 

Corbin, Harriet Mandy McDaniel - New Market--Monday, at one o'clock, occurred the funeral of Mrs I.J. Corbin. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 5, 1895

 

Corbin, Hubert I. "Shorty" - Hubert I. (Shorty) Corbin, 83, well known local interior decorator, died at the Clarinda Rest Home Friday after an illness of several years duration.

He was the son of the late Israel James and Harriett McDaniel Corbin, and was born at Grafton, W Va. He was married to the former Lucinda Pointer on May 11, 1910, and they lived in Clarinda and New Market for all of their married life.

They moved from New Market to Clarinda in 1965, their home being at 108 E Clark St. Mrs Corbin died in 1967, and Mr Corbin lived alone until his health compelled him to go to the nursing home eight months before his death.

He is survived by two sisters, Mrs Icie McCarl of New Market, and Mrs Mattie Ellison of Hopkins, and three sisters-in-law, Mrs Bertha Corbin and Mrs Leota Kendrick of New Market and Mrs Dollie Hazelbaker of Clarinda.

Funeral services were conducted from the Walker Funeral Home Sunday with Rev H. LaVern Kinzel in charge. Organist was Mrs Ronald Perry. Casket bearers were Terry Kendrick, Roland Kendrick, Burton Shore, Jim Clark, Denny Bramble, and Alvin Corbin.

Burial was at the side of his wife in the Memory cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 31, 1970

 

Corbin, Israel James - The 20th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs I.J. Corbin, was celebrated Saturday, April 15th in a very unique way. The children, B.L. Clark and wife, Everett Corbin and wife, Hubert Corbin and wife, W.C. Ellison and wife and Bert McCarl and wife, and grandchildren Paul Clark and wife and Lloyd Shore and wife, each contributed something that would to to the making of a delicious dinner. Mrs Bert McCarl of Sac City sending a fine angel food cake with pink trimming. Saturday afternoon while Mrs Corbin was absent from home, her house was entered by the way of skeleton keys and the dining table was laden with the good things. Upon Mrs Corbins return, and entering the dining room, she could hardly believe her eyes, and after looking the things over carefully a paper was discovered with a piece of poetry on that had been composed, appropriate to the occasion. We did not learn the composers name, and only lack of space prevents us from printing the poetry. Mr and Mrs Corbin will long remember the thoughtfulness of their children. NEW MARKET HERALD, New Market, Iowa, Apr 20, 1922

New Market Items - Mrs Bert McCarl left Friday for her home near Sac City, she having been called here by the death of her father, I.J. Corbin. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Jul 12, 1923

Taylor County, Iowa death record - Corbin, Israel James, died Jun 28, 1923 Dallas twp; spouse Alice B. Corbin; born Aug 2, 1855 Barbour Co, WV; father James M. Corbin born Va; mother Clarrisa Huffman born Barbour Co, WV; buried Memory cem

 

Corbin, Lucinda E. Pointer - Mrs Hubert (Cindy) Corbin, 75, died at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at 2:30 pm Sunday, after having been in the hospital for nine days. She had been in poor health for the past several years, but seriously ill since the time of her hospitalization.

She was the daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Hockart Pointer, and was born on a farm east of New Market. After her marriage to Hubert Corbin, they lived in New Market and Clarinda her entire lifetime, for 3 1/2 years, at 108 E. Clark St.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs Ralph (Leota) Kendrick, New Market, and Mrs Dolly Hazelbaker of Clarinda.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Walker Funeral Home at 2 pm Tuesday, with Dr J.D. Almes in charge. Organ music will be by Mrs Grace Perry. Casket bearers will be Rollie Kendrick, Terry Kendrick, Jim Clark, James Shore, Denny Bramble, and Alvin Corbin.

Burial will be in Memory cemetery at New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 27, 1967

 

Coston, Glen (Pete) - Glen (Pete) Coston, 83, of New Market died at his home Sunday afternoon, Jan 14, 1990.

Glen was born in Atchison County, Missouri on April 20, 1906, the son of Eugene and Minnie (Sanders) Coston. Glen was a veteran of W.W. II and a member of the New Market Masonic Lodge.

He was married to Maxine Henderson on March 14, 1942.

Survivors include his wife of the home, two brothers, Walter Coston of New Market and Lloyd Coston of Skidmore, Mo, and nieces and nephews.

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

Services will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday at the Walker-Merrick Funeral home.

Visitation will be from 7-8 pm Tuesday.

Memorials may be directed to the New Market Rescue. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 15, 1990

 

Coy, Alice Miller - Mrs Alice Coy was born in Taylor County, Iowa, Aug 4, 1867 and departed this life Aug 14, 1941, at the age of 74 years and 11 days. She was the daughter of Reuben and Lucy Miller.

In young womanhood she married Seth Coy and to this union were born four girls, two of whom died in infancy, one daughter, Mrs Agnes Cozad preceded her in death Oct 30, 1926.

She leaves one daughter, Mrs Charlie Beauchamp of near New Market with whom she has made her home since the death of her husband, Feb 22, 1919. She also leaves five grandchildren, Mrs Opal Moore, Gravity, Ia; Dale Beauchamp of Harlan, Ia; Lawrence Beauchamp of Clearmont, Mo; and Maxine at home. Also Eldon Cozad, of Johnson City, Tenn. She has one living brother, Oscar Miller of New Market. Two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death several years ago.

She united with the Mennonite church in New Market in 1898 and was a faithful member as long as her health would permit. She had been in failing health a number of years, but bore her suffering without a complaint.

Funeral services were held at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda, Iowa, with Rev T.J. Overholt assisted by Mrs Overholt. Burial was in Memory cemetery. Pallbearers were Dennis Crawford, C.H. Journey, Clarence Smalley, Alvin Moore, Dale and Lawrence Beauchamp. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1941

 

Cozad, Ralph C. - Ralph C. Cozad, 69, born April 17, 1911 at Carbon, Iowa, the son of Thomas and Bessie O'Riley Cozad died Friday, February 27, 1981 at his home in New Market, Iowa. He was married to Gladys Jenkins, November 8, 1934.

Besides his wife of the home he is survived by four children: Ralph Larry Cozad of La Crescent, Minnesota; Mrs Jack [Shirley] Smock, Omaha, Nebraska, Richard Cozad of Bedford, Iowa, Mrs Joe [Diane] Newton of Clarinda, Iowa and a step-daughter, Betty Jenkins of New Market, Iowa.

There are 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Sisters are Mrs Alma Tanner of Longmont, Colorado and Mrs Virginia Means of Corning, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.

Prior to his retirement in 1975 he was employed with Taylor County for 13 years.

During the years after his retirement much of his time was spent gardening at his home. He was also a devoted citizens band operator, and was well known by his family and friends as the "Cozy Base."

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, March 2, 1981 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev William Van Dam officiating. Mary Anderson was organist. Casket bearers were: Weldon Jones, Orval Ridnour, Muriel Hargis, Howard Perrin, Walt Coston, and Dave Chalmers, Honorary bearers were Paul Chitty, Raymond Crawford, Larry Turpin and Raymond Randolph.

Burial was in Memory Cemetery at New Market.

He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 12, 1981

 

Cozad, Richard Allen - Richard Allen Cozad was born September 30, 1942 at Grant, Iowa to Ralph and Gladys (Jenkins) Cozad. He passed away at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, Monday, April 7, 2008 at the age of 65.

Following high school he served during the Viet Nam era in the United States Army from July 1964 to August 1966. He was married to Inez Mattley and they had two children: Richie and Corbie. After his discharge he began working for the Taylor County Secondary Roads Department as a maintainer man for thirty-four and one-half years until retiring in December 2001. He lived most of his life in Bedford and in 1990 he moved to Clarinda where he resided at the time of his death. Richard liked sports, a big Hawkeye fan, and enjoyed listening to talk radio.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his children: Richie Cozad Jr of Des Moines, Iowa, and Corbie Cozad of Clear Lake, Iowa; three sisters, Betty Jenkins of Clarinda, Shirley Kingery of Red Oak, and Diane Newton and husband Joe of Clarinda, brother, Larry Cozad and wife Cecile of Oakdale, Minnesota; nieces and nephews.

Services were held Thursday April 10, 2008 at Old Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. A memorial fund is being established in Richard's name. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 16, 2008

 

Craft, Almira S. Nichols, died Jun 26, 1914 Creston, Union Co, Iowa, born June 23, 1838 Ohio; widow; father -- Nichols born Ohio; mother unknown born Ohio; buried Memory Cemetery. Union County, Iowa death records

 

Craft, John J.

Taylor County, Iowa death record: male, white, 44y 10m 23d, carpenter, died 16 Jun 1880, married, born Knox co, Oh, 24yr resident of Iowa, buried Memory cemetery, Page co, Ia

This is very hard to read - Died, on Jun 16, 1880, of erysipelas, J.J. Craft, in the 44th years of his age. Mr Craft came to Taylor County about 27? years ago, and at the time of his death was post-master at Memory. He had many friends and few, if any enemies. The writer had known for many years, and has yet to hear anyone say ought against the deceased. To know him was to respect him as a true man. He became identified with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church about ten years ago, and has always been a consistent member of that organization. The day following the death of the deceased, Rev H.W. Zentz preached a funeral discourse in the M.E. church at Memory, to a densely crowded house, the text being the 14th chapter of Revelations and the 13 verse. The remains were followed to the Memory Cemetery by the largest funeral procession ever witnessed in Dallas township. THE TAYLOR COUNTY REPUBLICAN, Bedford, Iowa, Jun 24, 1880

 

Craig, Sarah Parks

Sarah Parks was born in Adams county, Ohio, March 2, 1844, and died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs Clyde Miller, in New Market, December 18, 1915. She was married to John C. Reynolds Nov 14, 1861, and to this union was born one son, John Samuel Reynolds. Her husband was killed in the army in 1864? and on January 1, 1868? she was married to William Craig and to this union was born one son, Daniel. In 1874 they moved to Iowa and settled on a farm near Bedford, and from there they moved to a farm two miles northeast of New Market. William Craig died June 16, 1909. She is survived by two sons and one brother.

The funeral was held Sunday at the Baptist church, conducted by Rev Mr Hutchenson. Interment was made at Memory cemetery. BEDFORD TIMES REPUBLICAN, Bedford, Iowa, Dec 23, 1915

Taylor County, Iowa death record: Craig, Sarah, died Dec 18, 1915 New Market; born Mar 2, 1843 Ohio; widow; father -- Parks born Ohio; mother unk; buried Memory

 

 

Crawford, Cecil Mark - Cecil Mark, son of Dale and Mabel Frazier Crawford, was born Nov 20, 1943 at Cherokee, Ia, and died at his home Nov 1, 1964 at the age of 20 years, 11 months and 11 days.

When Cecil was two years of age he moved with his parents to their present home northwest of Siam. He received his elementary education in the near-by North Star country school and graduated from the New Market High School with the class of 1962.

He attended Clarinda Junior College for one and one half years. He then began working at the Hy-Vee Store in Clarinda, endearing himself to the friends of the store by his courteous manner. Cecil was an industrious young man, admired by the older people as well as his young friends.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his parents, one sister Mrs Richard (Katherine) Cahill of New Market, two brothers Thomas and Michael of the home, a brother-in-law Richard Cahill and two nephews Chris and Allen Cahill of New Market, his paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs George Crawford of Clarinda, a number of uncles, aunts and cousins and many, many, friends.

The funeral was held Wednesday at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda, Ia, with Rev Clarence Potter of the Christian Church in New Market, delivering the sermon, assisted by Erwin Stickleman of Clarinda, an old friend of the family. The music was furnished by Miss Aletha Hutchings at the organ and Mrs Dalphon Bashor and Mrs Ben Anderson of New Market, singing.

The honorary pall-bearers were George Stanley, Wilber Fletcher, Fred Shields, Elbert Persian and Reid Shields of Bedford, and Chester Olenius of Clarinda. The active pall-bearers were classmates of Cecil, Raymond Davison, Gary Larison, Carrol Stamps, Richard Whitehead, Willis Potts and Eddie Garner. Interment in Old Memory Cemetery at New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 12, 1964

 

Crawford, Dennis S. - Dennis Crawford, son of Samuel and Lizzie Crawford, was born in Taylor County, Iowa, Aug 3, 1889. His entire life was spent farming in this vicinity with the exception of 13 years when he was employed at the Clarinda State Hospital.

He departed this life at his home near New Market on Aug 20, 1959, at the age of 70 years and 17 days.

He was united in marriage to Ida G. Cade on Oct 11, 1911.

He was united with the Church of Christ in New Market and was baptized on April 22, 1959.

Dennis was a kind and devoted husband, patient and considerate through his many months of suffering, never uttering a word of complaint. He loved his home in which he wanted to remain and to be cared for by his faithful wife. He was a loyal neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need.

He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, three brothers: Ledger of New Market, George of Clarinda and Howard of Spokane, Wash, three sisters: Iowa Weaver of Burley, Ida, Ella Hill of Chillicothe, Mo, and Anna Ginther of Meadville, Mo; his nephews and nieces and a host of friends.

Funeral services were conducted from the Walker funeral Home at 2 pm Sunday, Aug 23, 1959, with Preacher Clarence Potter in charge, assisted by I.E. Stickelman. Vocal music was by Merrill R. Miller who sang, "Sometime We'll Understand" and "Beyond the Sunset." Organist was Grace Perry. Floral offerings were taken care of by Stella Stephens, Eva Evans, Gladys Adams, Frances O'Neal, Icle McCarl and Charlene Coe. Honorary casket bearers were Art Evans, Babe Adams, Elmer Stephens, Ray Jackson, Lyle Coe, Vern O'Neal, Ralph Pratt, Roy Pratt, Ralph Borden, Ray Glasgow, Clarence Woods and Charles Beauchamp. Casket bearers who carried Dennis to his final resting place in Old Memory Cemetery were his nephews Wade Crawford, Ralph Crawford, Clark Crawford, Dale Crawford, Don Jones and Glen Cade. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 31, 1959

 

Crawford, Ida Cade - Mrs Ida Crawford, 71, was found dead in her bed about 10 am Saturday, by her niece, Mrs Wade Crawford. She lived alone in her home at 600 N 10th St, and although she was known to have heart trouble, she had apparently been feeling well as usual recently. She was known to have been all right as late as 10 pm Christmas night.

A native of New Market, she had moved to Clarinda from New Market shortly after the death of her husband, Dennis Crawford, in the fall of 1959. Her entire lifetime was spent in Page and Taylor counties. When able to work she had been superintendent of the employees lodge at the Mental Health Institute for 15 years. She was a member of the Christian Church in Clarinda.

She is survived by a sister, Mrs Newt (Carrie) Jones, New Market, five nieces, and three nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from the Walker Funeral Home this Monday morning with Rev Ralph G. Allen in charge. Music for the service was by Margaret Grossman. Casket bearers were Wade Crawford, Don Jones, Clark Crawford, Dale Crawford, Ralph Crawford, and Glen Cade. Burial was at the side of her husband in the Memory Cemetery near New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 28, 1964

 

Crawford, Kim J. Nord - Kim Crawford, age 35, of Gretna, Nebraska, died Sunday, December 23, 2001, from injuries due to an automobile accident. Funeral services were held 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 29, 2001 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev Gale Prentice officiating. There was open visitation at the funeral home. Burial was in Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be directed to the Crawford girls care fund.

Kim J. Crawford was born May 16, 1966 at Bellevue, Nebraska, to Richard Nord and Annemarie (Schulze) Nord. Kim was a graduate from Millard South High School and attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She married Kelly Crawford August 15, 1986 in Omaha, Nebraska. They have two daughters; Jessica (10) and Gabrielle (5).

Preceding Kim in death was her brother, Jeff Nord. Survivors include her husband Kelly Crawford and daughters, parents, Richard and Annemarie Nord of Omaha, Nebraska, sister, Cheri McCarville and husband James of O'Neill, Nebraska, sister, Kristine Adams and husband Charley of Houston, Texas, brother, Bob Nord and wife Sandy of Omaha, Nebraska, sister, Brit Michlik and husband Bill of Stuart, Florida, brother Erik Nord and wife Kim of Omaha, Nebraska, grandmother, Mabel Nord of Omaha, Nebraska, father and mother-in-law Keith and Virginia Craford of Denison, Iowa, brother-in-law Kevin Crawford and wife Lori and Calyn of Dallas, Texas, sister-in-law Kayla Jacobs and husband Mark, and Aydin of Harlan, Iowa, nieces, nephews and many friends. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to a memorial fund set up for Kim and Kelley's girls. If you would like to help please send checks payable to Crawford Girls Care Fund, C/O LtI Contracting, Attn: Alicia Markham, 2132 South 156th Circle, Omaha, Ne 68130. If you have any questions regarding the condition of the children, funeral arrangements and or the Care Fund, please contact us at 402-330-7100. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 2, 2002

 

Crawford, Ledger - Ledge Crawford, 78, well known New Market resident, died at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at 2:20 pm Saturday, having been in failing health for about four years. He was in the hospital for the past four days.

The son of the late Samuel and Lizzie Leora Alexander Crawford, he was born on a farm near Gravity and spent most of his life in Taylor County. His lifetime work was farming, but from 1933 until 1953, he lived at Lincoln where he was employed at the Mental Health Institute. He had also worked at the Clarinda MHI. He has lived the last 13 years in and around New Market.

Surviving him is his wife, the former Pearl Bates of New Market; three daughters, Mrs Oma Morgan of Iowa Falls, Mrs William Hohman and Mrs Bennie (Waive) Wolfe both of Cherokee; a stepson Orville Bates of St Joseph, a brother, Howard Crawford of Minneapolis; and two sisters, Mrs Scott (Anna) Guenther of Meadville, Mo, and Mrs Ella Hills of Chillicothe, Mo.

Funeral services were conducted from the Walker Funeral Home this Monday afternoon; with Preacher Glen Mitchell from the New Market Church of Christ in charge. Organ music was played by Aletha L. Hutchings. Casket bearers were Dale Crawford, Wade Crawford, Ralph Crawford, Clark Crawford, John Crawford and Thomas Crawford. Burial was in Memory Cemetery near New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 31, 1966

 

Crawford, Mable L. Frazier - Mable Crawford, died at her home in New Market, Iowa, early Wednesday morning, March 3, 1999, at the age o 81. She was born May 30, 1917, at Pacific Junction, Iowa, to Frank and Laura Jones Frazier. She graduated from South Sioux City High School. On December 3, 1937, she was married to Dale Crawford of New Market, at Oregon, Missouri.

Mable was a member of the Church of Christ at Siam. She was also a member of Highland Chapter of O.E.S. of Siam.

Mable was preceded in death by a son, Cecil Mark Crawford, her parents, three sisters and three brothers.

Survivors include her husband Dale of the home, a daughter Katherine Cahill and her husband Richard of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, a son Tom Crawford and his wife Jane of Grimes, Iowa, and a son Mike Crawford of the home, a brother Charley Frazier of Bellevue, Nebraska, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 6, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Loren Daly and Russ Clark officiating. Burial was in the Memory Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Siam or the New Market Church of Christ. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 10, 1999

 

 

Crawford, Oren O., son of Samuel J. and Lizzie L. was born in Page County, Iowa, August 31, 1882 and departed this life, December 23, 1928. He was 46 years, 3 months, 22 days of age at the time of his passing away in his home, following a fight of several weeks against the grim reaper. On November 14, he fell from his garage, injuring his back and spine, which together with complications was direct cause of his death.

All that loving hands and medical skill could do was done but all to no avail. His untimely death comes as a severe blow to his relatives and friends.

When but an infant he, with his father and mother, moved to Taylor County some five miles northeast of New Market. Here was the scene of his development and affection. He attended the Frog Valley school. He was married March 13, 1904 to Ethel Pearl Shore who shared with him a happy life for nearly a quarter of a century. They were blessed with three children, Harry Robert, who died in infancy, Kenneth Miles and Ethel Lucile. The family has lived for 22 years in their present home.

Next to his family and neighbors he loved the Masonic lodge best of all having been an active member for several years. He was a member of Covenant Lodge No 453 A.F. and A.M.

He has served as Trustee of Dallas Township and in other ways contributed to civic betterment of the community in which he lived. Oren was of a generous disposition, always ready to assist in any worthy undertaking. He was a fine citizen and will be sadly missed by his neighbors and friends as well as by the immediate family circle.

His father and mother and three sisters, Myrtle, Mae and Mrs Ruby Ingram, preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his loss, his loving wife, his son and daughter, his three sisters, Iowa Weaver of Palmyra, Nebr, Ella Hills of Lineoue, Mo, Anna Ginther of Meadeville, Mo 5 brothers, Ledger and Cecil of Clarinda, Dennis, Howard and George of New Market; a large number of relatives and friends.

Funeral services held in the New Market M.E. Church December 26, 1928. The pastor, Rev C.F. Smith officiated. Interment was in the Old Memory cemetery. This service being conducted by the Masonic order. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 31, 1928

 

Crawford, Pearl Shore - Mrs Pearl Crawford, 75, died Friday at 5 am at a hospital in Iowa City following illness of almost a year.

She went to the home of Mr and Mrs Ronald Anderson at Durant last December. She was in the Iowa City hospital several weeks following surgery last December. Entering the hospital Oct 19 for a few days, she had lost control of her voice the last few weeks.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs Ronald (Ethel) Anderson of Durant; a son, Kenneth Crawford of Auburn, Calif; two sister, Mrs George Webb and Mrs Tommy A. Harris of New Market; a brother, Victor Shore of Winter Haven, Fla.

Her husband died several years ago. Burial was to be in Old Memory Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 26, 1959

Mrs Pearl Crawford passed away Friday morning Oct 23, 1959, at the University Hospital at Iowa City after a seige of suffering from cancer.

For the past ten months she has had everything possible done to make her last days on earth as peaceful as possible, knowing that the disease had developed to an incurable stage and that the end was just a matter of time.

She had been tenderly cared for during this time at the home of her daughter, Mrs Ronald Anderson, and family. She had been confined to their home for many months and suffered greatly with a malady that baffled medical science.

In her death the community loses a woman of many virtues and she will be sincerely mourned by all who ever came in contact with her.

Practically all her life had been spent in this immediate vicinity, and her many deeds of kindness and helpful administrations will long remain bright spots in the hearts and minds of countless numbers.

Ethel Pearl Shore, oldest daughter of the late Miles and Annie Reeves Shore, was born in Mitchell County, Kansas, near Beloit, Aug 19, 1884. At the age of six years she moved with her parents to Taylor County, Iowa, one-half mile east of New Market. Here she grew to womanhood, attending the New Market public school. She graduated from high school in the class of 1901. She attended Highland Park College in Des Moines and taught school in the rural schools and in the New Market school.

In early age, she confessed faith in her Saviour and united with the Methodist Church.

She was united in marriage to Oren C. Crawford on March 15, 1904. To this union three children were born. The oldest, Harry Robert, passed away at birth. The two living children are Kenneth Miles Crawford of Auburn, Calif, and Ethel Lucille Anderson of Durant, Ia.

Her husband's untimely death resulting from an accident occurred Dec 23, 1928. After the death of her husband she moved to New Market.

In 1929, she became a nurse in the Mental Health Institute at Clarinda, ministering daily to the ills and needs of mankind less fortunate. After a quarter century of service she retired and enjoyed her home life.

Mrs Crawford leaves to mourn her passing her son, Kenneth Crawford and wife Lucille, and grandson, Jack Crawford; her daughter, Ethel, and husband, Ronald Anderson and grandchildren, Joyce, Carl and Matthew Anderson.

She is survived by two sisters, Mrs T.A. Harris and Mrs G.R. Webb of New Market; one brother, Miles Victor Shore of Winter Haven, Fla, besides a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

We shall miss her greatly, but in faith we trust Him who doeth all things well. Although her figure is gone, we find comfort in the words of the Author when he said "There is no death. Thy stars go down to shine upon some fairer shore and bright in Heaven's jeweled crown they shine forevermore."

Although she is gone from our sight, we will not forget her sweet lessons of love and purity which comfort our hearts with the thoughts that though she cannot return to us we may go to her and abide in the land where there is no parting and with all our grief and sorrow we look to Him who doeth all things well. "Thy way, Thy will be done." CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 2, 1959

 

Crawford, Perry Forney - Funeral services for Perry Crawford, 81, who died Tuesday [May 26] following a 10-day illness, will be at the Walker funeral home Thursday afternoon at 3:30, with Rev Elisworth Woods in charge. Burial will be made in the Memory cemetery.

He is survived by four sons, W.A. Homer, and Anderson, of Clarinda, and E.E. of Reva, Nebr, also three daughters, Mrs Jackson Thompson and Mrs Jake Bonsall of Clarinda and Mrs Pat Lucas of Gravity. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 28, 1942 Thursday

 

Crosby, David Nelson - Shenandoah World, Nov 19--W.H. Crosby received word a week ago last Wednesday that his brother, Dave Crosby, had died in Portland, Ore. The body was at once prepared for shipment back to the old home at New Market, but it was delayed in transit and did not arrive until last night, when it came to Shenandoah on the evening Wabash, and will be taken over to New Market today where the funeral will be held at 2:30. Dave Crosby will be remembered by old timers as bridge foreman of the Humeston and Shenandoah, at Clarinda, where he used to live years ago. H.E. Davis, a brother-in-law of Wayland has been in Shenandoah for several days pending the arrival of the body, and will attend the funeral with the other relatives at new Market. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 21, 1912

Dav Crosby, formerly foreman of the bridge construction gang when the H. & S. was building, died at a hotel in Portland, Ore, Nov 7. He was taken to the hotel by two strangers who disappeared and as Mr. Crosby died suddenly without any known disease, and it is known that he always carried a large sum of money, it is supposed he was drugged and robbed. W.H. Crosby, his brother here, has not learned full particulars, although the body arrived here Monday for burial at his old home at New Market. He was fourty-nine years old and was in the bridge business there. The funeral was at 2:30 Tuesday. Among the pall bearers were his old H. & S. associates, C.M. Conway, Ennis Moore, Frank Dolph, C.W. Parson, Charley Cavender and George Miller of Clarinda.

The body was thirteen days getting here. Meantime H.E. Davis of Wayland, Ia, a cousin of the Crosbys arrived here on a visit and attended the funeral at New Market. SENTINEL POST, Shenandoah, Iowa, Nov 22, 1912

 

Crosby, Grace Wilson - Grace Wilson Crosby, wife of Lee Crosby, passed away at the family home in Hepburn yesterday morning at 11:15. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Friday, afternoon from the United Presbyterian church in Hepburn, and burial will be made in the Old Memory cemetery at New Market.

Deceased was raised in New Market. Her parents are both dead but she has several brothers and sisters living. Two sisters, Mrs Jay Parsons and Mrs Ellsworth Clark, live in New Market, and another sister, Mrs Ellison, lived near New Market. She leaves her husband and two small children. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 22, 1927

 

Grace Rebecca Wilson was born July 22, 1880, at Burns, Henry Co, Ill, and departed this life December 21, 1927, at the age of 47 years, 4 months and 29 days.

She was united in marriage to Lee Crosby, December 25th, 1904, and to this union two children were born, Lee Jr 5 years old, and Lois Jane, 3 1/2 years old. She leaves to mourn their loss her husband, two small children, two brothers, Jesse and Sylvan Wilson, both of Fairfield, Ia, and four sisters: Mrs O. Kemerlng, Malmo, Nebr, Mrs Ida Parson, New Market, Mrs E. Clark, New Market, Mrs R.E. Kemerling, Weston, Nebr, besides a host of friends.

Funeral services were held from the United Presbyterian church on Friday afternoon, Rev E.B. Osborne of the Baptist church in New Market, assisted by Rev W.E. Gordon of Hepburn. Interment was in Old Memory. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 26, 1927

 

Crosby, William H. - William H. Crosby, son of Edward and Elizabeth Crosby, was born August 5, 1855, in Washington county, Ohio, and departed this life May 16, 1939 at the home of he son, Lee Crosby in Clarinda at the age of 83 years, 9 months and 12 days.

His early boyhood was spent in Ohio. When about 12 years of age he moved with his parents to Henry county, Iowa, where he lived until 1879. On August 18, 1877, he was united in marriage to Winnie Ann Jones of Wayland, Iowa. Two years after marriage they moved to Malvern, Iowa, for five years and then moved to Nebraska for three years. After living in Nebraska they moved to Page county, Ia, and the remainder of his life was spent in Page and Taylor counties.

To this union four children were born, namely Mrs Albert Hughes of Clarinda, Lee Crosby of Clarinda, Mrs Homer Davis of Ewing, Nebr, and Clint Crosby of Ottumwa, Ia. Mrs Crosby (his wife) passed away eight years ago on Oct 30, 1930.

Since the death of his companion Mr Crosby has been lonely. While he loved life and all the good things it holds for one, he has looked forward expectantly to this time when he would be released in this life and be permitted to join his companion and others on the better shore.

At an early age he professed Christ and was a member of the Methodist church.

Having been an invalid for the last 15 years, he has borne his sufferings patiently, his family and friends always being welcome to his home. He has been in poor health for some time, and had been critically ill for the last five weeks.

All of his children were able to come at once when they learned of his illness, doing all they could to make his last hours as comfortable and happy as possible. His kindly greeting will remain in the memory of a multitude of friends and his memory is one that will live long in the minds of his loved ones.

Besides his family he leaves one brother, Cal Crosby of New Market, 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, besides numerous other relatives and friends.

He has laid his burden down and entered into rest.

Funeral services were held at the Pruitt-Lines Funeral Home in Clarinda, Wednesday, May 17, at 2 pm, conducted by Rev Lister, pastor of the Methodist church. Music was furnished by Mrs Vera Slocum. Pallbearers were six of the grandchildren, namely Junior Crosby, Lyle Crosby, Bill Crosby, Lyle Dyke, Dale Hughes and Milo Hughes. Interment was made in Memory cemetery at New Market.

Those attending from a distance were Mrs J.P. Jones and son, Frank Jones from Shenandoah, Mrs Cy Crosby from Loretta, Nebr, Jess Wilson from Gravity, Ella Clark from New Market, Mr and Mrs Gilbert Brannan from Guss, Mr and Mrs John Graff and Mr and Mrs John Springs from Guss, Clinton Crosby, Mr and Mrs William Crosby and Lyle Crosby, all from Ottumwa, Ia, Mr and Mrs Homer Davis and Mrs Raymond Stowell and daughter, Donna Rae from Ewing, Nebr, and Cal Crosby, from New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 22, 1939

 

Crosby, Winnie Ann Jones - Winnie Ann Jones, daughter of John and Mary Williams Jones, was born in Des Moines County, Iowa, July 12 1858, and passed away at her home in New Market, Iowa, October 30, 1930, at the age of 72 years, 3 months, 18 days.

She grew to womanhood in Des Moines and Henry Counties, and August 18, 1877, was united in marriage to William H. Crosby. To this union four children were born. Shortly after marriage they moved to Malvern, Iowa, where they lived for five years, and then moved to Wayne, Nebr, for three years. After living in Nebraska they moved to Page County, Iowa, and the remainder of her life was spent in Page and Taylor Counties.

Mrs Crosby had been in poor health for some time, and had been critically ill for the last three weeks. All that could be done to make her last hours as comfortable as possible was done by her family and friends.

Mrs Crosby was converted in the Methodist church about forty years ago. She was a devoted wife and mother, a loyal friend, always ready to help others in time of trouble and sorrow, and her words of sympathy and acts of kindness at such times will be long remembered by people who knew her during her life in this community.

She is survived by her husband and four children: Mrs Albert Hughes of Clarinda, Mr Lee Crosby of Hepburn, Mrs Homer Davis of Guss, and Mr Clint Crosby of Ottumwa; also one brother, Mr J.P. Jones of Shenandoah, five half brothers and one half sister, living in California; twelve grandchildren, four great grandchildren, besides others relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in New Market, at two o'clock Saturday afternoon by the Rev L.M. Kirby, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev E. Telfer of Red Oak, and the body was laid to rest in Memory cemetery.

All the children were present at the funeral. Those attending from a distance were Mr and Mrs Cal Crosby of Shambaugh, Mr and Mrs John Jones and son, Frank, of Shenandoah, Charley Anderson and wife of Shambaugh, Mrs Damewood and Mrs Davison of Clarinda, Mr and Mrs Owens, Rev Telfor, Mrs Mott and Marvin Pike of Red Oak and Mr and Mrs Ray Kimerly and family of Melmo, Nebr. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 6, 1930

 

Cunning, Franklin - Franklin Cunning, son of William and Ruth Cunning, was born May 23, 1854, in Bucyrus, Ohio, and departed this life July 11, 1938, at his home in west New Market at the age of 84 years, 1 month and 18 days. He had spent most of his life in Page and Taylor counties, after coming to Iowa at the age of 6 months.

He was united in marriage to Arminta Hebbert September 24, 1876. To this union were born 8 children, Irvin of Sharpsburg, Estella of Barnston, Nebr, Lesta of Blockton, Ia, Gertie, Mae and Opal all of New Market, and Elsie and Zelma having preceded him in death. At an early age he confessed his faith in Christ and later united with the Christian church. He leaves to mourn his going, his wife and children, 28 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs Almeda Davison of Braddyville. His father, mother, 5 brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death.

Funeral services conducted by Rev Schackleford, were held at the home on Wednesday morning and burial was in Memory cemetery. Out of town relatives and friends who came were: Mr and Mrs Ansford Aberhamson of Red Oak, Mr and Mrs Tom Foster, Mr and Mrs Glen Wamsley and daughter, Mr and Mrs Guy Fielder, Mr and Mrs Edd Davison, Mrs Mathes, Elic and Paul White of Clarinda, Mr and Mrs Frank Cunning and family of Minneapolis, Minn, Mr and Mrs Earl Huston of Lincoln, Nebr, Miss Marie and Irene Helmer of Barnstone, Nebr, Irvin Cunning of Sharpsburg, Mrs Lesta Holland and family of Blockton and Mr and Mrs Edd Stromer of Barnstone, Nebr. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 21, 1938

 

Cunning, Ivan F. "Doc" - Ivan F. "Doc" Cunning, 76, founder and owner of Water Doctor Inc of St Joseph, Mo died unexpectedly Friday morning, December 26, 1997 at a private residence in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Mr Cunning founded the Water Doctor, Inc of St Joseph and Warrensburg, Missouri in 1966. The company, now a third generation St Joseph family business provides soft water, water infiltration and purification systems in Northwest Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. Mr Cunning was also the Jewel Tea Company district manager in the late 1940's and early 1950's.

Born on July 26, 1921 in New Market, Iowa he had resided in St Joseph since 1966.

Mr Cunning was a graduate of Conway High School, Conway, Iowa, was a member of St Joseph and National Chambers of Commerce. He was an original founding member and past president of Missouri Water Quality Association and served on numerous boards and committees within the organization. He was a member of Water Quality Association International and received a Level Five certification in water treatment, the highest level attainable. He was nationally recognized within the water quality field for his research and development of water treatment systems. Mr Cunning, a Christian, was also a member of the Missouri Restaurant Association and was a past member of the Elks and Moose Lodges of St Joseph.

He was preceded in death by a daughter Peggy Cunning in June 1941; a son, Jerry Cunning in July 1942; his parents, Irvin S. and Carrie E. Raynor Cunning; two brothers, Melvin and Frank Cunning and two sisters, Mildred Houston and Atha Akers.

On June 1, 1940 he married the former Velma B. Younkin in Bedford, Iowa. She survives of the home.

Additional survivors: seven daughters, Joyce A. Greathouse of Sugar Creek, Mo, Lynda S. Skaggs of Warrensburg, Mo, Vickie L. Cooper of Del City, Oklahoma, Lunetta J. Lunceford of Cosby, Mo, Sandra K. Jackson and Nina R. Keller both of St Joseph and Tena L. Pool of Warrenton, Mo; three sons, Ivan D. Cunning of North Kansas City, Mo, Tommy R. Cunning of Midwest City, Oklahoma, and Larry W. Cunning of St Joseph, 37 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 10 step-grandchildren.

Services were held at 12:00 noon Tuesday at Meierhoffer-Fleeman Funeral Home in St Joseph with interment at Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Jan 7, 1998

 

Cunning, Velma B. - Velma B. Cunning, 82, St Joseph, Missouri, died Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at her home.

Born September 24, 1922 in Blockton, Iowa, she lived most of her life in St Joseph, Missouri.

In June 1940, she married Iva F. "Doc" Cunning, who preceded her in death on Dec 26, 1997.

She was the President and co-founder with her husband of Water Doctor, Inc, a water treatment and filtration company, in St Joseph and Warrensburg, Missouri. She was also a housewife, and loved fishing and gardening.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Lee and Pearle Faye (Higgins) Younkin; one daughter, Peggy Cunning; a son, Jerry Cunning; two brothers, John A. Younkin and Dale H. Younkin; and one sister, Deva Stein.

Survivors three sons, Ivan D. Cunning, Tommy R. Cunning, Larry W. Cunning; seven daughters, Joyce A. Greathouse, Lynda S. Skaggs, Vickie L. Cooper, Sandra K. Jackson, Lunetta J. Lunceford, Nina R. Keller, and Tena L. Pool; twenty-seven grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren and ten step-grandchildren.

Services were 10/30 am Saturday, December 4, 2004 at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, St Joseph, Missouri. Interment Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Dec 8, 2004

 

Cunning, Wayne - Wayne Cunning, son of Winfield and Sarah Davison Cunning, was born in Page county, Iowa, November 27, 1872, and passed away at the St Francis hospital in Maryville, Mo, Friday, April 25, 1947, at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 28 days.

On March 14, 1917, he was united in marriage to Mabel Wheeler of Gravity, Iowa, who receded him in death on December 4, 1918.

Almost his entire life was spent in Page and Taylor counties until the year of 1935 when he moved near Clearmont, Mo. Here he resided until 1944 when on April 15 he was united in marriage to Mrs Alice Bayles of Bonne Terre, Mo, at which place they made their home.

On March 23 he came to the home of his niece, Mrs Oren Stanley, near Quitman, Mo, on a visit and was taken seriously ill on April 22 with heart trouble from which he never recovered.

Besides his wife, he leaves four nieces, Mrs Elsie Stanley of Quitman, Mrs Myrtle Rohlfs of Des Moines, Mrs Blance Mainesof Villisca, and Mrs Grace Hunter of Clarinda and Cecil Hunter of Huntington Park, Calif, one step-son, Edwin Bayles of Bonne Terre, Mo and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev E.L. Field Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church in New Market. Music was furnished by Misses Joyce Herren and Betty Lou Maley with Mrs Ben Anderson at the piano. Interment was at Memory cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 1, 1947

 

Cunningham, Cleone Minor - Cleone Cunningham, age 94, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Bedford, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at Southridge Nursing and Rehab Center, Marshalltown, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Friday March 17, 2006 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev Ted DeHass officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 1:00 pm 0 2:00pm Friday prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa.

Cleone Cunningham was born May 14, 1911, in Taylor County, near Blockton, Iowa, to Jesse Minor and Florence (Drake) Minor. She attended country school through the eighth grade and graduated from new Market High School. Cleone was united in marriage to Darrel Cunningham, February 17, 1932. He preceded her in death February 9, 1998. Cleone had worked at Boys and Girls Home, Glenwood, Iowa, Henry Field's, and most recently at Pamida. She was a member of the Baptist Church, Bedford, Iowa. Cleone enjoyed country music, cooking, gardening and reading her Bible. She also enjoyed entertaining family and friends.

Cleone was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Darrel Cunningham; brothers, LeMoine (Bud) Minor, Rue Minor and E.F. Minor. Survivors include her sister, Mrs Lowell (Leona) Klepinger of Marshalltown, Iowa; brother, Dwight minor and wife Thelma of Centerville, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Betty Minor of Clarinda, Iowa, Ruby Minor of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Edna Minor of Hamln, Texas; nieces and nephews. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Mar 22, 2006

 

Cunningham, Darrel E. - Darrel E. Cunningham, 88, of Bedford, Iowa died Monday, February 9th at Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where he had been a resident since 1991. He was born September 1, 1909 near New Market, Iowa the son of Francis and Maude Savage Cunningham. He married Cleone Minor on February 17, 1932. They farmed south of New Market until 1955, then moved to Shenandoah where they lived until 1982 when they moved to Bedford.

He was preceded in death by parents, five brothers and sisters in infancy, a brother James Rosco Cunningham, sister Nellie Alger and her husband Walter and nephew Allen Alger. Mr Cunningham is survived by his wife Cleone of Bedford and cousins.

Funeral services for Mr Cunningham were Wednesday at Walker Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda with burial in the Memory Cemetery at New Market. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Feb 18, 1998

 

Cunningham, Esther - Mrs Etta Cunningham, passed away at the home of her son, Silas, in North New Market, Feb 5. The funeral is being conducted from the Church of Christ this Friday afternoon. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of many friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Feb 10, 1930

 

Cunningham, Iva Lou Stearns - Mrs Iva Lou Cunningham, 98, of New Market died Tuesday afternoon (Jan 5, 1988) at Bethesda Care Center where she lived for the past three years.

She was born Jan 27, 1889 at Clarinda, the daughter of Alonzo L. and Sara Elizabeth Miller Stearns.

She was married to Miles Madison Cunningham, who preceded her in death in 1959.

Mrs Cunningham is survived by two grandchildren: George Cunningham of Council Bluffs and Helen Joyce Mikesell of North Platte, Ne. There are five great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Jessie Cunningham of Council Bluffs is a daughter-in-law.

She was preceded in death by parents, husband, and two sons, Harold and Kenneth.

Graveside services will be at 11 am, Saturday at Memory Cemetery near New Market with Rev Fred Malone officiating.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 7, 1988

 

Cunningham, Maude Savage - Mason Twp--Mrs Frank (Maude) Cunningham, who would be 90 in September, died at 8 pm Monday at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital where she has been a patient since July 29 following a stroke. Funeral services were conducted this Thursday afternoon at Walker Funeral Home with Rev Lewis Hunter officiating. Rosevelyn Bashor was soloist and Grace Perry organist. Casket bearers were Orville Wood, George Slaight, Raymond Thurman, Marshall Derry, Roy Beavers and Clifford Davison. Burial was in the Memory cemetery at New Market.

She has lived with her son, Jay R. in New Market and her other two children are Darrell of Shenandoah and Mrs Walter (Nellie) Alger of Gravity. She had one grandson.

Mrs Cunningham, long-time resident of New Market was born Sept 17, 1882, near New Market, the daughter of Roscoe and Ella Fitzgerald Savage. Her husband Elijah Francis Cunningham died in 1955.

Mrs Ethel Adams of New Market is a sister and Dow Savage of Alamosa, Cal, and Merl Savage of Modesto, Cal are brothers. Five children died in infancy. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 24, 1972 Thursday

 

Frieze, Anita Lynn - The six-day-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Frieze of College Springs died this Thursday [May 25] morning with graveside services to be at Memory Cemetery at New Market at 11 am Friday.

Anita Lynn Frieze was born May 19 weighing two pounds 10 ounces.

Her mother is the former Nancy Coston and grandparents are Mr and Mrs Walter Coston of New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 25, 1967

 

Aid, John Riley

He married Eva E. Robbins 01 Apr 1914 in Taylor Co, Iowa.
She later married Jesse Reeves in Inglewood, Ca in 1945.

Taylor County, Iowa marriage records: Eva E. Robins, resident of New Market, age 19, born Taylor County, Iowa, 1st marriage, father Chaney R. Robins and mother Mary E. Smith, at Bride's home Apr 1, 1914 - wed John R. Aid, resident of New Market, age 22 born Taylor County, Iowa, 1st marriage, father Stillman B. Aid, mother Elby J. Baker.

Obituary
Mr John Aid, who had been hovering between life and death for the past two weeks, passed away at his home last Saturday night about nine o'clock. His life had been despaired of for some time and about all that could be done for him toward the last was to make the end as easy as possible for him and his loved ones.

Mr Aid had been engaged in the dray business in New Market for many years, being in partnership with his father, Mr S.B. Aid. He was always a faithful worker and any business entrusted to his care was sure of prompt and careful attention. During the past few years he has not been in the best of health and his strength had been gradually undermined until this last illness was more than he could conquer.

John Riley Aid, son of Stillman and Elba J. Aid, was born near New Market, Iowa, November 18, 1892, and departed this life May 17, 1930, being 37 years, 5 months and 29 days old.

He moved with his parents to New Market in 1910 and has since made this his home. On April 1, 1914, he was united in marriage to Miss Eva Robbins, of New Market. To this union were born three children, Marion, Irma and Nellie Jane, who, with their mother, are left to mourn the loss of a father's loving care.

He was a member of the Baptist church, having made a public confession of his faith in Christ, and united with the church here about three years ago.

Besides his wife and children, he leaves to mourn his departure his grandfather, Mr J.R. Baker, his parents, Mr and Mrs S.B. Aid, one brother, Roy Aid, and one sister, Mrs C.H. Journey, all of New Market, and many other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Tuesday, May 20th, at 2:00 pm conducted by Rev E.B. Osborn of New Market, and burial was made in Memory cemetery. NEW MARKER HERALD, New Market, Iowa, May 20, 1930

 

Hipsley, Jerry - Jeremiah Hipsley, son of Joseph and Thirza Hipsley, was born in Knox county, Ohio, January 9, 1848, and departed from this life in the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Hipsley in New Market, Iowa, December 27, 1932 at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 18 days.

He moved with his parents to Schuyler county, Illinois in 1849, where he grew to manhood. In 1867 he joined the regular army, serving as a soldier for three years. Upon being discharged from this service he returned to his parents who had removed to Wayne county, Iowa. In 1873 the family again removed to Page county, Iowa where he continued to reside until 1900 when he moved to Taylor county, Iowa where he lived until his death.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother and three brothers Levi, Asa and William, leaving one brother, Jacob of New Market, three nephews, Frank of San Francisco, Calif, Charles of Coin and Earl of New Market, Iowa; also five grandnieces, Mable Walton of Omaha, Opal Roll of Coin, Lucille Preeo of Clarinda Gartha Grace Hipsley of Coin and Verna Grace Hipsley of New Market, Iowa, beside a host of warm friends to mourn his departure.

He was an active member of the local Odd Fellows and Masonic lodges whose fellowship he enjoyed and whose influence he sought to extend.

Mr Hipsley became a member of the Church of Christ of New Market by confession and baptism, February 9, 1921. He gave himself earnestly to the service of the Master. He was a man of more than ordinary ability and took an active part in the church work to which he remained faithful to the end.

Uncle Jerry, as he was known to his many friends, was a man of sterling integrity, a friend to every man, charitable, kind and thoughtful for the welfare of the distressed and needy.

Let us draw around his errors, what ever they may have been, the broad mantle of Christian charity, and remember only the virtues of the noble life he lived in the service of humanity. And so, may the sable curtain close around him and let him sleep quietly until the Great Master Builder shall awaken him on the glad morning of the resurrection.

The funeral services were held from the Church of Christ in New Market, Thursday, December 29, at 1:30 pm, conducted by Rev Hall of Clarinda, and assisted by Rev Osborn of New Market. Interment was made in the Clarinda cemetery, conducted by the local lodge of Odd Fellows.

Pall bearers for the funeral were Frank Steel, Charles Hook, George Lathrop, A.C. Claybaugh, Lon Anderson and Willis Alkire. Mrs Thelma Pullen and Bessie Godfrey sang three duets with Mrs Opal Brown as accompanist. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 2, 1933

 

McAlpin, Jennie Pershin Rogers - Montgomery County, Iowa marriage record: Earl Homer McAlpin , resident of Villisca, age 36, 2nd marriage, born New Market, Iowa, father Wm. E. McAlpin, mother Amanda E. Weaver, wed Jennie May Rogers, maiden name Jennie May Pershing, resident of Villisca, age 37, 2nd marriage, born Guss, Iowa, father Benjamin Pershing, mother Lavanche Gaddis, married 26 Oct 1924 at Red Oak, Iowa.

Mrs Jennie McAlpin, 79, widow of the late Earl H. McAlpin, died suddenly Friday afternoon while waiting to see the doctor. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs Max McAlpin, had brought her from her home near New Market for her appointment.

She was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Lavanchie Gaddis Pershing, and was born near Guss. For many years she has lived northeast of New Market, and since the death of her husband in 1964, she has continued to live in her home there.

She is survived by four children, William McAlpin, Red Oak, Max McAlpin, New Market, Donald Rogers, Seattle, Wash, and Mrs D.E. (Orena) Taylor, Clarinda. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs Oliver (Estella) Goldsmith, Seattle, Wash, a brother, Clyde Pershing, Villisca, 10 grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted this Monday afternoon from the Walker Funeral Home with Rev George White of the New Market United Methodist Church in charge. Soloist was Mrs Mary Brummett, and organist was Mrs Grace Perry. Mrs Lyle Harris and Mrs Earnest Glassgow cared for the flowers. Casketbearers were Earnie Glassgow, Lyle Harris, Frank Vestal, Harvey Young, Eugene Bailie and Dale Combs.

Burial was at the side of her husband in Memory Cemetery at New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 25, 1968

 

Savage, Dorothy - Dorothy Savage, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Savage of New Market died Tuesday morning Nov 15th at the age of 6 years and 10 months. Dorothy had been ill with croup a couple of weeks ago and had apparently recovered, but had a relapse which resulted in her death. Funeral services wee held at the home Wednesday afternoon. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 24, 1921

 

Savage, Lee - The whole community was saddened when Lee Savage, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Savage, passed away Wednesday, March 10, after an illness of several weeks. He suffered an attack of flu and had recovered sufficiently to return to his work only one day when he had a relapse and everthing possible was done for him but to no avail.

He grew to manhood here and his kind and loving disposition won the respect of all who knew him. He was a gentlemen and his friends are numbered by his acquaintances.

Henry Lee Savage was born near New Market, Nov 15, 1903, and died March 10, 1926, aged 22 years, 3 months and 23 days.

He united with the Christian church at the age of 17 years.

He was a graduate of the New Market high school, class of '24, and a young man of sterling character. He suffered intensely thirty-six days, yet without a murmur, and was so appreciative of the care he was given and the flowers sent him. He leaves to mourn their loss, father, mother, sister and four brothers, one sister having preceded him four years ago Nov 15, besides relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church, Friday, March 12, conducted by Rev Fred Coley, of the Christian church of Bedford. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1926

 

Seaton, Willard - Willard W. Seaton, 67, died suddenly Christmas day at 2:30 pm of a heart attack, as he was about to get into his car at the side of his daughters home.

He had returned from a trip to California Christmas eve and had just eaten Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Gerald Wallace and family and was ready to return to his home when he was stricken.

Mr Seaton was born at Blockton, but had lived in Clarinda for 40 years. He retired two years ago after being employed by the Lisle Corp for many years. He was first in the Chevrolet garage, and later at their manufacturing plant. He was a veteran of WWI and had been a member of the American Legion post in Clarinda for 43 consecutive years.

He was preceeded in death by his wife Lottie several years ago. Surviving him are his three children, Robert, Corning; Wendell, Lemoore, Calif; and Mrs Gerald (Marcella) Wallace, Clarinda; four sisters, Mrs Marie Hummell, DeSmitt, S D; Mrs Vey Hogue, Tingley; Mrs Minnie Jones Grant City, Mo; and Mrs Carter (Gladys) Hass, Grant City, Mo.

Funeral services were conducted from the Walker Funeral Home Friday with the Rev Ralph G. Allen in charge. Vocalist was Merrill R. Miller and the organist, Miss Aletha Hutchings.

Casket bearers were Earl Thompson, Earl Silver, Fred Hagemeier jr, Ollie Hale, Oliver Gregory, and Claude Buss. Harold Davis and Marion Hashberger were in charge of folding the flag at the graveside. Burial was at the side of his wife in the Clarinda Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 27, 1962

Delayed Birth Record of Taylor County, Iowa: Willard W. Seaton, born Mar 28, 1895 Blockton, Taylor County, Iowa; father William Seaton born Penn; mother Fannie Newton born Iowa; dated Jun 11, 1954

Taylor County, Iowa Marriage Record: Willard W. Seaton of Blockton, Iowa, age 26 born Blockton, Iowa, 1st marriage, father W.L. Seaton; mother Fannie Newton to Lottie Ruth Whorlow of Grant City, Mo, age 19, born Grant City, Mo, 1st marriage; father Ernest Whorlow; mother Iva Alice Admson; at Blockton, Iowa Jan 20, 1921

 

Steeve, Frank C. - Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday afternoon for Frank Steeve, 79, who died this Monday morning [June 9] at the Municipal Hospital. The Rev Alfred Bertke will be in charge of services at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

A lifelong resident of the Clarinda area, Mr Steeve is survived by his wife the former Lena Eilers, two daughters, Mrs Clyde (Paula) Geer and Mrs Robert (Edna) Barr, and a son Arthur, all of Clarinda. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Ernest Steeves and a daughter Ruth in infancy. Eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive.

Lavelle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 9, 1969

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