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[AKERS, L. D.] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 30, 1982, p. 4 Final Rites Held In Bedford For L. D. Akers, 72 Funeral services for L. D. Akers, 72, of Bedford, were held September 24 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Mr. Akers died September 20, 1982 in Saint Francis Hospital in Maryville, Mo. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. L. D. Akers, son of Espy and Iva Brand Akers, was born near Gravity in Washington Township, Taylor county, Iowa, May 13, 1910. He grew to maturity in the community where he was born where he attended the rural school and the Gravity High School. On February 25, 1933 he was united in marriage to Elva Stephens at Nebraska City, Nebraska and they lived in Taylor County all of their married life where they engaged in farming. For 23 years they live north of Gravity, Iowa on a farm and in 1956 they purchased their farm north of Bedford where they have since resided. L. D. enjoyed the farm life and was active as long as health permitted. When he was a young man he was baptized in the Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Espy and Iva Akers. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Elva, of the home; son, Russell, and his wife Beckie; eight grandchildren: Jeffery and Michael; a brother, Lester Akers, and his wife, Myrtle, and a sister Inez Tribolet; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. He will be remembered as a kind and considerate husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbor and he will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, July 28, 1993 Funeral services for Michael Paul Akers were held at 2 PM Monday, July 26, 1993 at the First Baptist church in Bedford, Ia. with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Michael Paul Akers, son of Russell and Beckie Akers, was born at Clarinda, Iowa, July 23, 1971 and departed this life July 2, 1993 at Merriman, Nebraska at the age of 21 years, 11 months and 29 days. He lived in Merriman, Nebraska and grew to maturity in Bedford, Iowa where he attended the public school and Baptist Church. On February 6, 1993, he was united in marriage to Laurie Ann Vodicka at Hopkins, Missouri and they lived in Merriman, Nebraska. He was employed by P&W Automotive of Merriman. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Laurie Akers; parents Russell and Beckie Akers; brother Jeffery Akers; grandparents, Elva Akers, Mr. and Mrs. Hank Krum; his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Mussman; sister-in-law Diana Akers; brothers-in-law Robert and Mike Vodicka,; father-in-law Darrell Vodicka; nephew Andrew Akers; a host of other relatives, aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends. Mike loved the outdoors, his hunting, his fishing and his green truck and Mike enjoyed his friends. He was a kind and considerate husband, son, grandson, brother and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, December 13, 1989, p. 8 MABLE BAILEY Services for Mable Bailey, 95, were held December 9 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings and Rev. Carl Holdsworth officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Mrs. Bailey died December 5, 1989 at Bedford Manor in Bedford, Iowa. Mable Mary Clary, daughter of John Clary and Harriett Girton Clary was born at Bedford, Iowa April 14, 1894. When she was three years old her mother died and the family moved to Joplin, Mo. where she attended the public school; the family then returned to Bedford, Iowa to reside. On June 18, 1913 she was united in marriage to Roy I. Bailey at Bedford, Iowa and they resided here until 1937 when the moved to Wyoming where they lived until 1960 when they moved to Gravity, Iowa; since 1977 she has resided at Bedford Manor in Bedford, Iowa. To this union three children were born: Harold, Mildred and Dean. She was a housewife and a homemaker and shared her love with her family whom she loved very dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Roy I. Bailey who died in 1961; her son, Dean Bailey who died in July 1989; a grandson Kenneth; three brothers, Ord, Bert and Orville and four sisters, Grace, Helen, Ina and Dada [Zada] who died at an early age. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Harold Bailey and his wife Freda of New Market, Iowa; her daughter, Mildred and her husband Cash E. Evans of Gravity, Iowa; daughter-in-law Dorothy Bailey of Paradise, Calif.; and a sister-in-law, Alice Ekberg of Creston, Iowa; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. She was a member of the Christian Church in Gravity, Iowa and had belonged to neighborhood clubs through the years. Her family and friends will remember her as a kind and loving person who was ready and willing to share of her time and efforts with others.
[BESCO, ELIZABETH BELLE MYERS MORRIS] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 27, 1952, [p. 1] Elizabeth Besco Passed Away Monday Mrs. Elizabeth Besco, who had been in failing health several months, died at St. Francis hospital, Maryville, early Monday morning, Nov. 24. Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home at 2 p. m. Wednesday Nov. 26, conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. She is survived by one son, L. C. Morris and his wife of Bedford, with whom she had made her home recently. Also by three grandsons, L. C. Morris, jr., Ben Morris and Bob Morris, several great grandchildren and one sister. Mrs. Besco was active in the operation of a general mercantile business here for a number of years. [BESCO, ELIZABETH BELLE MYERS MORRIS] Times-Press, Thursday, December 4, 1952, p. 3 Attend Besco Rites Here from out of town to attend the last rites for Mrs. Elizabeth Besco were her three grandsons and their families: Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Morris, Jr., L. C. III and Patti of Smithville, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Ben B. Morris, Mike and Bill of Kirkwood, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Morris and Marcia Lee of Osceola, Iowa. [BESCO, ELIZABETH BELLE MYERS MORRIS] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 4, 1952, p. 6 Obituary – Mrs. Elizabeth A. Besco Elizabeth Belle Myers, daughter of Lambert P. and Rebecca Myers, was born April 11, 1872 in Clarke County, Iowa, on a farm three miles south of the inland village of Hopeville, which her father homesteaded in 1854. She died Nov. 24 at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Mo., at the age of 80 years, seven months, 13 days. She was the sixth child of a family of nine children, all of whom preceded her in death with the exception of one sister, Mrs. Armanella M. Allen of San Diego, Calif. She was married to Dr. Willis G. Morris in 1894. To them was born a son, L. [owell] C. [lay] "Sid" Morris, of Bedford. Besides her sister in California and son in Bedford, she leaves three grandsons and five great grandchildren. Following her marriage she lived in Sidney, Iowa, until March of 1903 when she moved with her son to Bedford. Mrs. Besco was employed by the Jacob Cole mercantile firm in Bedford for several years and was engaged in a ladies' ready-to-wear business for 40 years. She became a Christian and united with the Methodist church early in life, later transferring her membership to the Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Rebekah lodge and of the Order of Eastern Star of Bedford and of the White Shrine. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles from the Wetmore Funeral Home in Bedford, Wednesday, Nov. 26. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, May 1, 1919, [p. 1] LOUIS CLARK BRADLEY Another Old Taylor County Resident Passed Away Tuesday morning at seven o'clock, death relieved Louis [Lewis] Clark Bradley of his earthly sufferings. He had been in poor health for a number of years, and some twenty years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis, leaving him almost totally blind. He retained sufficient sight to be able to get around but unable to do work of any kind. His death was due to dropsy. Mr. Bradley was born in Warren County, Illinois, 68 years ago last October. He came to Iowa in 1869 and located on a farm in Polk Township, later moving to a farm in Ross Township, which he owned until moving to Bedford about three years ago. He was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Ingram, who resided near Siam, and to them nine children were born, one of whom, Harry died in infancy. The remaining children are: Eura, living in Idaho; Miss Orpha D., living at home here in Bedford; Orton, living at St. Joe, Mo.; Ira living in Idaho; Mrs. Rebekah House, formerly of Tingley but now living in Idaho, Glen, living in Missouri; Miss Nina, living in Montana; Loy, who is with the 375th Infantry in France; Miss Fay who lives here but is attending Drake University. The deceased united with the Christian church several years ago. The Snodgrass boys, Ray and Roy, both ministers and located at Clarinda and Maryville respectively will have charge of the funeral, the time to be announced as soon as the children can be heard from. In addition to the bereaved wife and children the deceased also leaves three brothers and two sisters to mourn his death. They are: G. M. Bradley of Bedford, Sidney R. Bradley of Bedford, A. S. Bradley of Gravity, Mrs. Mary Rankin of Bedford, and Mrs. Johanna Stickelman of Braddyville. One brother, Ed, died a few years ago.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 17, 1957, [p. 1] R. E. Bradley, 77, Died Sunday, Jan. 13 R. [oy] E. [mmett] Bradley, 77, died Sunday, January 13, after having been in ill health for several years. Funeral services were held at the Wetmore funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, January 16, conducted by Wilbur G. Travis pastor of the Christian church. Burial in Fairview cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cora Bradley of the home; two daughters and their husband, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wherry of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tilden of Delaware, Ohio. There are four grandchildren and one great grandchild. "Brad," as he was best known to his many friends, was a long-time resident of Bedford and Taylor County and was a licensed realtor for many years. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, July 25, 1929, p. 4 Frank Crow Frank Crow passed away at the hospital in Maryville Wednesday evening about 8 o'clock. The funeral services will be held at the Christian church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. C. Harris. Interment will be made in the Fairview cemetery. Mr Crow as taken sick a few days ago and was taken to the hospital Tuesday evening by Dr. Gasson, where he submitted to an operation Wednesday morning. Obituary will be published next week. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, August 1, 1929, p. 2 Frank Crow Frank, son and only child of Walter and Mary [Higbee] Crow, was born in Des Moines, Ia., May 2, 1869, and departed this life at the Maryville hospital, Maryville, Mo., at 7:50 o'clock Wednesday evening, July 24th, 1929, being aged 60 years, 2 months and 22 days. The cause of his death was cancer, from which he had been a continual sufferer for several months. At the age of 16 years he began the barber trade and continued this until only four days before his death. During his barber career he worked at Kansas City, Mo.; St. Joseph, Mo.; Des Moines, Iowa; Creston, Iowa, and many years at Bedford. On Oct. 14, 1890, he was married to Mary E. Smith of Humeston, Iowa. They moved to Bedford in March, 1890. At that time he was employed for several years at the I. A. Hindman shop, later opening a barber shop of his own on Court Street, and purchased the location where the shop is now only a few years ago. While in business for himself he nearly always employed a helper, that person being Kenneth Young at present. In the year 1921 he united with the Bedford Church of Christ, and was also a member of the local K. P. lodge. Surviving him are his wife, one aunt, several cousins and a host of friends, all who will greatly miss him. Funeral services were conducted July 26th at 2:00 at the church of Christ, by Rev. J. C. Harris. Interment was given in the family lot in Fairview cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 21, 1944, p. 8 Obituary – Mrs. Mary Harp Mrs. Mary Harp, who had been in ill health for several years, died very suddenly at her home in Bedford Saturday morning, September 16. The funeral services were held at the Walker-Shum Funeral Home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. H. Hallgrimson. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Mary Elsie Harp, daughter of [Milford] Wesley and Hattie [Clevinger] Crow, was born in Sharpsburg, Iowa, Dec. 29, 1901, being 42 years, 8 months and 12 days of age at the time of her death. She grew to womanhood in Taylor County and spent her entire life here with the exception of a few years in Creston. On October 31, 1920 she was married to Gerald G. Harp, Sr. To them were born three children, Mrs. Lenora Filmer of Des Moines, Gerald G. Harp, Jr., of Bedford, and Mary Helen Harp of Burlington, Iowa. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 27, 1933. She is survived by her three children, her twin sister, Minnie E. Wright of Bedford, and one brother, John Crow of Omaha, Nebr. [KRUM, HELEN LOUISE OBERLOH NICOL] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, May 22, 1991 HELEN LOUISE KRUM Services for Helen Louise Krum, 66, Bedford, were held May 20 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Burial will be later at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Helen Louise Krum, daughter of William Carl Oberloh and Elsaleada Schneel was born at Wenatchee, Wash. March 4, 1925 and departed this life May 16, 1991 at Bedford Manor in Bedford, Iowa at the age of 66 years, two months and 12 days. She grew to maturity in the Wenatchee, Wash, area where she attended the public school and the St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She was united in marriage to William Robert Nicol at Wenatchee, Wash. To this union two children were born: William Robert Jr. and Beckie Louise. Later she moved to Seattle, Wash, and was married to James Krum and to this union two children were born: James Krum Jr. and David LeRoy Krum. She moved to Bedford, Iowa in September 1972 where she has continued to reside. She was employed as a housekeeper for Wayne Harbour and worked at the Frosty Trete. For several years she worked as a dispatcher for the Taylor County Sheriffs Office until ill health caused her to retire. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother William Oberloh and a son, William Nicol Jr. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Beckie Akers and her husband Russell of Bedford, Iowa; sons, James Krum Jr. and David Krum of the Seattle, Wash, area; a sister, Frances Finch and her husband Paul of Miramar, Fla.; a brother, Kenneth Oberloh and wife Joan of Seattle, Wash.; sister-in-law, Jean Newman of Shelton, Wash.; grandchildren, Jeffery Akers and wife Diana of Nebraska City, Neb. and Michael Akers of Gretna, Neb.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She enjoyed living in Bedford and she will be missed by those who knew her.
[LACY, EDNA FESTINE WOLVERTON] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, February 18, 1998 Edna Festine Wolverton Lacy Edna Festine Wolverton Lacy born on December 7, 1905 in Bedford Iowa was one of three children of Howard and Mabel Spencer Wolverton. Edna was born and raised on a farm. She spent her life working in banking in Topeka and Texas, and then in the Treasurer's Office here in Taylor County. Some of my favorite stories are from her time in Texas. The most important thing in life for Edna was her family. She moved back to Bedford to care for her ailing parents. Her daughter Lois was her pride and joy, as well as her grandchildren, Roberto, Betsy, Cristina, and Dianna and their children. She always looked forward with anticipation to the Sunday phone calls with Lois, though she wished she could actually be with her. In her younger days she visited Lois' family in Mexico often and she spoke of those visits with great joy of all the things she experienced, but more importantly the fond memories of spending time with her grandchildren. This American grandmother with blonde hair, blue eyes arid dimples was the pride of her grandchildren. She was a spoiler. She was quiet and generous, she treated them with love and care and patience. Edna was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Mabel Spencer Wolverton and sister Violet Morgan. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Lois and husband Roberto. Her grandchildren, Roberto, his wife Fana and their children Roberto and Fana; Betsy Parra and her husband Forge, and their children Forge, Miguel, Gonzalo, Cristina, Guilerrmo and Alejandra; Cristina Hohn and her husband Dennis and their children, Monika, Emilie and Jessica; Dianna Berron and her husband Reuben and their children, Pablo, Andres, and Alejandro. She will also be missed by her brother, Paul Wolverton and his wife Doris, their daughter Dianne Baker and family, and sister Lucille Wetmore and her husband Bud Edna was a beautiful woman both inside and out. Her heart was filled with gold, always caring for someone else, always asking how someone else was doing, before she would allow you to ask about her. Edna loved her yard and garden, the yard was like walking into the forest with trees and plants sheltering you from the street. You could see squirrels and birds of all types finding habitation in her personal forest. People would come from miles around to see that beautiful magnolia tree in bloom. Edna was a member of the Fort Nightly Club, a 50-year member of Eastern Star, and a member and elder of the United Christian Presbyterian Church. She also enjoyed golfing as long as she was able. Let us be thankful for Edna's life was a gift, she lived with quiet dignity, grace and love, and touched our lives and helped all of us to share love with others. Edna entered into rest on Friday, January 23, 1998 at the Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were provided by Novinger Taylor Funeral Home on Monday, January 26, 1998. She was buried at Fairview Cemetery.
[LARSEN, HELEN ELIZABETH MORGAN] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, December 1, 1993 HELEN E. LARSEN Helen E. [lizabeth] Larsen, 91, died at the Madrid Home, Madrid, Iowa on November 18, 1993 of complications following several strokes. She had been a resident of the Madrid Home since December 1992, prior to which she had resided at Plymouth Place in Des Moines since 1983. Services were held November 22, 1993 at the United Christian-Presbyterian Church in Bedford with burial at the Bedford Cemetery. Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Larsen, a lifelong resident of Iowa, was born in Iowa Falls, the daughter of Ben S. and Eleanor J. Morgan. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1920 and attended Ellsworth College. In 1921 she married John M. [athue] Larsen of Iowa Falls. Subsequently, they lived in Ackley, Traer, Des Moines, Tipton and Marshalltown as well as Iowa Falls before settling in Bedford, Iowa. Following her husband's death in 1950, she was employed in dormitory supervision at Northwest Missouri State University, at Buena Vista College and Waldorf College from which she retired in 1976. Mrs. Larsen was a member of the Bedford United Christian-Presbyterian Church, PEO, Fortnightly Club, and numerous church organizations. She was also a member of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ while residing in Des Moines. Survivors include her son, John M. Larsen Jr. and wife Susie of Knoxville, Tenn.; her daughter, Nadine J. [ane] Sorenson and husband Earl of Los Altos, Calif; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a niece, Ruth B. Klotz of Des Moines and a great niece, Holly Klotz of Brookfield, Ill.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, December 1, 1999 Forrest Lewis passes away Doris Fuller received word that her brother, Forrest Lewis of Galesburg, Maryland, passed away November 24. He is survived by Doris and her brother, William Lewis.
Bedford Free Press, Thursday, October 28, 1926, p. 6 Obituary – Mrs. Jane Lundy Mrs. Pat Lundy passed away at her home here last Saturday evening, October 16th, 1926, following an illness of a few months. The funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon, October 19th, at 2 o'clock, and interment made in Fairview cemetery. Rev. Paul G. Luce had charge of the services. Jane Campbell was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, Feb. 10th, 1852. The first 18 years of her life were spent in her native land with her parents, Angus and Agnes [Aiton] Campbell, but in 1870 she, with her two brothers, came to America, locating on a farm near Bedford, Iowa. In March 1891 she was united in marriage with Patrick Lundy, thereafter living on their farm northeast of Bedford until about nine years ago when they moved to the present home in Bedford. Mrs. Lundy united with the Presbyterian church of Bedford and was a faithful and ardent worker in all its activities. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, one sister, Agnes Campbell, a half brother, Wm. Meikle and one daughter, Lena Fitch, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois; also a number of relatives less closely related, and many friends. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 11, 1949, [p. 1] Patrick Lundy Dies At Ninety-six Patrick Lundy, a resident of the Bedford community the past sixty years died Thursday, August 4 at the home of his daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. John Fitch, east of Bedford. He had been in declining health for several years. Mass was held at the Catholic Church in Bedford at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, Monseigneur McMann of Lenox being in charge of the services. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery at Bedford. Patrick Lundy was born in Ballynahinch, County Down, Ireland, June 21, 1853, being aged 96 years, 1 month and 14 days at the time of his death. He was one of twelve children born to Mary and James Lundy. All have preceded him in death except one brother, John, who lives on the old homestead in Ireland. After the death of his mother, he came to America an traveled a great deal. In March 1890 he was married to Jane Campbell and they located on a farm northeast of Bedford. In their declining years they moved into town, enjoying twelve years of rest together. On October 16, 1926, he was left alone. For the past 4 1/2 years he had made his home with his daughter and husband spending most of these days in a wheel chair. Mr Lundy had a long active life in his church, where he was a faithful member. He was always interested in community affairs, helping where he could. He leaves one brother, a number of nieces and nephews; a daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. John Fitch, and one grandson, Glen Fitch. [MILLER, MINNIE O'DELL NORRIS] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 4, 1943, [p. 1] Hold Last Rites For Minnie Miller Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie O. Miller, who died at her home in Bedford Tuesday, October 26, were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Archie A. Ross. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Minnie O'Dell Norris, daughter of Samuel and Mary Norris, was born in Knox County, Ill., Feb. 25, 1876, being aged 67 years, 8 months and 1 day at the time of her death. She was married to William Miller July 8, 1899. Mr. Miller preceded her in death April 5, 1927. She joined the Presbyterian Church several years ago. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. John Killfoy, and a brother, Clint Norris and family; also several nieces and nephews. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, February 24, 1988 NELLIE MAY MAXWELL Graveside services were conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings for Nellie May Maxwell, 93, Thursday, February 18, 1988. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Ia. Nellie May Maxwell, daughter of James Whitcomb Maxwell and Ellen Fine Maxwell, was born near Braddyville, Iowa May 13, 1894 and departed this life February 14, 1988 at the Bethesda Care Center in Clarinda at the age of 93 years, nine months and one day. She lived many years of her life in Bedford, Ia. and was employed for some time at the Garland Hotel and then she spent a lot of her life caring for other people -- she cared for her father until his death and later she cared for an aunt and uncle, Cora and Emmett Bradley until their death. She resided in Bedford until she could no longer care for herself when the Bethesda Care Center became her home for several years until her passing away. Nellie was a kind, considerate and caring person and she was always doing what she could for other people. She was a member of the Christian Church and attended as long as health permitted. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother Alvin E. Maxwell and his wife, Florence Maxwell; a niece Margaret Clymens. Left to cherish her memory are a nephew, Don Maxwell and family, and a niece, Dorothy Burns and family of Clarinda; also several cousins and many friends. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, April 14, 1927, p. 5 WILLIAM W. MILLER Wm W. [H.] Miller, son of Andrew and Elizabeth Miller was born on Dec. 4, 1866 in Viola, Lee County, Illinois, and came to the end of this life at the Clarinda hospital April 5, 1927. When but a child his parents brought him to Holt Township, Taylor County, Iowa, where his boyhood days were spent. In young manhood, he, with A. C Kinnison engaged in the livery business in Bedford and on the 8th day of July he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie O. Norris and thereafter moved to a farm east of Bedford, where he prospered at his occupation. After six years he again moved to Bedford and for several years was associated with H. M. Long in the bus business. Later he accepted employment with the Standard Oil Co., remaining with that company for several years and retiring on account of poor health, being disabled the remainder of his life. There remains to mourn his demise his wife, Minnie Miller, two brothers, Abraham Miller of Bedford and Douglas Miller of Omaha. Also two sisters, Mrs. Ella Bream of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Lottie Jamison of Bedford. There are also two nieces. Interment was given in the Fairview cemetery, with Rev. Paul G. Luce Officiating. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1987, p. 6 GRACE MORRIS Services for Grace B. Morris, 87, were held February 6 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford. Rev. Carl Cummings officiated. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Mrs. Morris died February 3, 1987 at Bedford Manor, Bedford, Ia. Artie Grace Bock Morris, daughter of David Thomas Bock and Artimissie Allen Bock, was born in Oklahoma Territory near Norman February 25, 1899. She came to Iowa in a covered wagon with her parents when she was about five years old. Her father was a blacksmith in Bedford until his retirement and she grew to maturity in Bedford where she attended the public school and the Presbyterian Church. On November 6, 1920 she was united in marriage to L. C. "Sid" Morris at Maryville, Mo. and they made their home in Bedford where they owned and operated the Morris Grocery and Market. To this union three sons were born: Lowell Clay Morris, Jr., Benjamin Bock Morris and Robert Dale Morris. Grace was a kind and loving wife and mother and shared her time as grocery store clerk and helper. Her specialty was in making mince meat and it was purchased by hundreds of customers. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband who died in 1953; and brothers and sisters: Pearl Bock, James Phillip Bock, Thomas Earl Bock, Ivie Lee Bock Hamm, Mattie Ethel Bock, John Willis Bock, Mary Elizabeth Bock and a stepbrother Kenneth W. Gelwix. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Mr. and Mrs. Lowell C. Morris, Jr., of Kailua, Hawaii; Benjamin B. Morris of St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Morris of Des Moines, Ia.; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. She was a member of the United Christian-Presbyterian Church; Order of Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary. Her family and friends will long remember her for the love and kindness she shared with them during her lifetime. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday December 10, 1953, [p. 1] L. C. "Sid" Morris Dies At Home Here Lowell Clay Morris, only son of Willis G. [rant] Morris and Elizabeth Myers Morris was born in Sidney, Iowa, Sept. 3, 1895. He died at his home in Bedford, Iowa, Dec. 4, 1953, at the age of 58 years, three months, one day. His parents preceded him in death. At the age of eight in 1903, he moved from Sidney, and had been a resident of Bedford since. He was married to Artie Grace Bock of Bedford on Nov. 6, 1920 and to them were born three sons: Lowell C. Morris, jr., of Smithville, Mo., Benjamin Bock Morris of Kirkwood, Mo., Robert Dale Morris of Osceola, Iowa. Besides his wife and sons, he leaves five grandchildren, Lowell C. Morris, III, and Patricia Parker Morris of Smithville, Michael Benjamin Morris and William Ralph Morris of Kirkwood, Marcia Lee Morris of Osceola. He was a veteran of World War I, losing a leg in an accident while in training in the Norfolk Navy yard. Following his discharge he attended school in Kansas City, returning to Bedford on completion of the course to enter politics, being elected county recorder, serving from January 1919 through July 1922, when he resigned to enter business. After serving as a county official, he entered the grocery business here, selling out a few years ago after 25 years of successful operation. After retiring from the grocery and market business, Mr. Morris greatly improved both floors of his business block on east Main Street here. He entered the insurance field and developed a good business in car and property insurance, accident and health and life insurance. He was active in civic affairs, serving many years as a member of the local school board. Sports were his hobby and he devoted much time to promoting athletic events, both for youth and adults. For a number of years he had written a sports column for this newspaper, the Bedford Times-Press, and had reported games for the local newspaper and for papers at St. Joseph, Mo., Omaha, Nebr., Council Bluffs and Des Moines, giving full coverage on all sports events in Bedford and in the Waubonsie League of which most of the other schools in Taylor County were members. Sid had been in ill health for the past year or more, a nervous condition about which he worried much more than his outward appearance indicated. His condition finally overwhelmed him---it was more than he could fight. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church here Monday at 2 o'clock by Rev. Clement Loehr. The American Legion had charge of the graveside services in the Fairview cemetery. Tributes shown in floral pieces and attendance at the last rites testified to the respect and high regard in which Mr. Morris was held by friends here and from many of the surrounding cities.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 2, 1948, [p. 1] WAYNE PAIGE DIED MONDAY Was Cashier At State Savings Bank Wayne Paige, 53, cashier of the State Savings Bank in Bedford, died unexpectedly at his home early Monday morning. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Gail Lewis of Bedford. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home at 11 o'clock Wednesday forenoon, conducted by Rev. J. A. Currie of Tarkio, Mo., assisted by Rev. Gordon F. MacLean of the Bedford Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery, with Masonic rites at the grave. Wayne Hixson Paige was born in Jennings, Louisiana, July 25, 1896. Several years later, he was brought by his parents to La Porte City, Iowa, where he grew to manhood. He graduated from the La Porte High School and later attended the State Teachers College at Cedar Falls and the State University at Iowa City. Early in 1918, he enlisted in the service of his country. On July 19, 1918, he was married to Miss Gail Mae Lewis of Bedford. For a number of years, he worked in the Farmers and Merchants Bank with F.[ranklin] N. [orman] Lewis until the business was sold. For a time later, he operated a green house in Bedford. In 1938 he was elected treasurer of Taylor County and served his term of four years. Later he was re-elected for a second term but resigned to accept the cashiership of the State Savings Bank, which was organized at that time. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and of the American Legion. He was active in the Masonic Fraternity and was willing to be useful in any field of activity that opened to him. Surviving with his wife are his mother, who lives in Indianapolis, Ind.; two brothers and one sister, Dr. R. F. Paige of La Porte City, Iowa; F. F. Paige of Athens, Ohio and Mrs. Dorothy Crites of Indianapolis. Bedford Free Press, Thursday, December 16, 1926, p. 7 Obituary – Margaret Paxton Margaret Minerva Grisham was born January 23, 1847, and departed this life early Sunday morning, Dec. 5, 1926, after a lingering illness of several months, being 79 years, 10 months and 12 days old. She was united in marriage to Edd Paxton and to this union was born one son. In early life she was united with the Baptist church. The greater part of her life was spent in Montana, and she had resided in Bedford only the last few years. She was an aunt of the late L. [evi] T.[hompson] Tracy. Funeral services were held Dec. 6th, at the Wetmore Funeral Home, Rev. G. T. Roberts in charge. Relatives from out of town who came to attend the funeral were: Frank Tracy and wife of Afton; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Peterson of Villisca; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Means of Nodaway. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 19, 1964, [p. 1] Herb G. Skinner Services Today Funeral services for Herb G. Skinner will be held today (Thurs.) at the west Shum-Novinger Funeral Home at 2:00 p. m. with Rev. Ivo Randels officiating. Mr. Skinner died at his home Tuesday morning. [SKINNER, HERBERT GREY] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 3, 1964, p. 5 Final Rites Held Here For Herbert Skinner Funeral services for Herbert Grey Skinner, long time Taylor County resident, were held Nov. 19 at the west Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Ivo Randels officiating. Mr. Skinner died at his home in Bedford Nov. 17 at the age of 79 years and nine months. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery. Included in the services was the following obituary. Herbert Grey Skinner, son of Joseph and Augusta (Hudgeons) Skinner was born Feb. 17, 1885 at Sandwich, Ill. With his parents, he moved to Bedford when he was 12 years old, where he spent the remainder of his life. Jan. 17, 1909 at Bedford, Iowa he was united in marriage to Grace B. [radley] Rankin. To this union was born one daughter, Hazel, who is now Mrs. Robert Perkins. He lived in this community as a farmer until 1959 when they moved to their present home in Bedford. He served as township trustee a number of years. Mr. Skinner united with the Christian Church in 1913. He was devoted to his family and his granddaughters were his pride and joy. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Wilbur H. of Centralia, Wash. He is survived by his wife, Grace, and daughter, Hazel and her husband, Robert; three granddaughters and their husbands: Mr. and Mrs. James Kysar, St. Louis, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shepherd, Jr. of Elk Horn, Ia., and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dawson of Bedford; one great granddaughter, Kimberice Kae Shepherd; and one brother Joseph L. Skinner of Minneapolis, Minn. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him. Out of town relatives and friends attending funeral services for Herbert G. Skinner were: Mr. and Mrs. James Kysar, St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shepherd Jr., Elk Horn, Ia.; Mrs. Russell Harvey and Don Rankin, El Monte, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stickelman, Braddyville, Ia.; Mrs. Lela Catuska, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Bradley, Clarinda; Mr. and Mrs. Dow Stickelman, Blockton; Mrs. Edna Singleton and Mrs. Hazel Gant, New Market; Mr. and Mrs. Clark Miller, Lincoln, Nebr. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 16, 1948, [p. 1] Mrs. Frank Souder Dies At Home Here Mrs. Frank Souder, 77, died at her home in Bedford early Monday morning, after having been in ill health for several years. She had been confined to her bed since April, this year. The funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Russell G. Nye. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Caroline Hayes, daughter of William and Harriett Ann Hayes, was born near Peoria, Ill., December 7, 1870, being aged 77 years, 9 months and 6 days at the time of her death. She grew to womanhood in the community in which she was born and was married to Frank Souder, also of Peoria, on December 7, 1889. They resided in the vicinity of Peoria until 1911, when they moved near Springfield, Missouri. After a residence of two years there and another of two years on a farm near Lenox, they moved to a farm about 7 miles northeast of Bedford, where they resided until 5 years ago, when, on account of poor health, they moved to the home in Bedford, where she passed away. Mr. and Mrs. Souder were the parents of seven children: Jake Souder, Frank Souder, Jr., Claire Souder, Mrs. Carolyn Sayler and Mrs. Lucille Underwood, all of Bedford; Mrs. Maude Liston of Sutherland, Nebraska and Mrs. Cecil Boyden of North Richland, Washington. Her husband and all of the children survive. She also leaves to mourn her loss, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. [SOUDER, SAMUEL FRANCIS "FRANK"] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 7, 1955, [p. 1] Frank Souder Died Here Thursday Frank Souder, a long-time resident of Bedford and community, died at his home in Bedford March 31, after having been in failing health for several months. Funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Saturday afternoon, April 2, conducted by Rev. Robt. M. Peters of the Bedford Methodist Church. Burial in Fairview cemetery. Samuel Francis Souder, son of Jacob and Elizabeth Souder, was born May 6, 1873, near Peoria, Ill., and died at the age of 81 years, 10 months, 25 days. He grew to manhood in the community of his birth and there married Caroline Hayes, also of Peoria, on Dec. 31, 1889. They resided in that community until 1911 when they moved to Missouri, locating near Springfield, where they lived for two years. From Missouri they came to Iowa locating near Lenox, where they spent two years, and then moved to a farm seven miles north and east of Bedford, which was home to them until they retired and moved into Bedford 12 years ago. Mrs. Souder died in 1948. Mr. and Mrs. Souder were the parents of seven children: Jake Souder, Frank Souder, jr., Claire Souder, Mrs. Carolyn Sayler and Mrs. Lucille Underwood, all of Bedford; Mrs. Maude Liston of North Platte, Nebr.; Mrs. Cecile Boyden of Post Falls, Idaho. Besides the children, Mr. Souder leaves 10 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Emma Dysinger of Alexis. Ok. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 20, 1989, p. 6 GERALD FRANKLIN STEEN Services for Gerald Franklin Steen, 81, Bedford, were held September 17 at Shum-Novinger funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Mr. Steen died September 14, 1989. Gerald Franklin Steen, son of John and Stella Franklin Steen, was born near Platteville, Iowa, on September 3, 1908. He grew to manhood in Taylor County, where he was educated in the public schools; on June 8, 1935 he was married to Hildred Arleen Houck, daughter of Eli and Mary Houck. To this union one son, Richard Franklin Steen, was born on January 29, 1943. Richard died October 31, 1948. Gerald is survived by his wife Hildred, of the home and a sister, Lois Brice of Omaha, Neb.; nieces and nephews and many friends. Gerald and Hildred lived on the same farm in Gay Township for 48 years, during which time he was always active in rural affairs. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bedford and was a charter member of the Taylor County Sheriff's Posse. He had a lifelong interest in horses; and though he had a severe hearing handicap in later years, he is remembered as a good neighbor with a ready smile. Gerald probably would have preferred to be remembered as a faithful steward of the land; his interest in conservation of the soil and care of it were a genuine commitment. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, February 2, 1994 HILDRED STEEN Hildred Arleen Houck, daughter of Eli and Mary Hardin Houck, was born in Adams County, Iowa on June 9,1909, and passed away at Clearfield, Iowa on January 30, 1994. Her parents moved to Taylor County while she was in country school, and she graduated from Bedford High School in 1927, after which she taught in the rural schools of Adams and Taylor Counties until her marriage. She and Gerald Franklin Steen were married on the 8th day of June 1935, and had the pleasure of celebrating their 50th anniversary in their home in Bedford as hosts to their family and friends. She and Gerald were the parents of one son, Richard, who was born in 1943 and died in 1948. The loss of this only child did not signify the end of children being at home in the Steen household; through the years at various times, Gerald and Hildred welcomed several nieces and nephews of two generations and knew the joy of the children in their home. Hildred professed her faith in Jesus as her personal Saviour at the age of 15 and was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Bedford, Iowa on January 18, 1925, and has remained a member since that time, being particularly active in the women's work. Hildred was preceded in death by her husband, her son, her parents, and one nephew, Kirk Herbert. She leaves to mourn her passing her sister, Verlee Moore of Anchorage, Alaska; her sister, Virginia Herbert and brother-in-law George Herbert of Mount Vernon, Mo.; and their family: Jill Jeffords, John, Don, Paul, Mike and Mary Jean Herbert and their spouses, children and grandchildren. Hildred has been variously described by friends as a historical treasure and a community institution, and truly she was both. In an age when many tend to think the day of the pioneer has passed, she is still thought of as a pioneer in several aspects. She saw and lived a real revolution in farming and rural life; and her interests were many and varied. Her knowledge was vast in several areas. She was an Iris fancier, knew and studied antiques, flowers, dolls, and local history. She had planned and led Farm Bureau travels in which many participated. She served on many election boards, worked at the Taylor County Fair and in the Bedford Saddle Club, was active in the American Cancer Society, Bible study group, politics, writing for local history books, was a member of the Second Childhood Doll Club, the 20th Century Club, ONO Club, and the Platteville Cemetery Restoration Committee. Hildred had taught the Platteville School just prior to her marriage, and always claimed Platteville and its residents as special to her. She was particularly fond of relating the number of pupils at Platteville who were members of the Armed Forces in World War II, then would end with a smile, "and they all came back". Services were Tuesday, Feb. 1. 10:30 a.m. at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home conducted by Pastor Lester Johnson of the First Baptist Church. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 4, 1948, [p. 1] Richard Steen Passed Away Sunday Richard Franklin Steen, 5, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Steen of east of Bedford, died at the home Sunday. Richard is survived by his parents and by his grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. Eli Houck of Bedford, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Steen of Blockton. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fred Cowles. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
[TERBELL, NINA PAULINE WAINWRIGHT] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 11, 1968, [p. 1] Final Rites Held For Nina Terbell Funeral services for Mrs. John (Nina) Terbell, 90, long time Taylor County resident, were held April 10 at the east Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here. Mrs. Terbell died April 7 at Thogmartin Care and Keep Home in Bedford. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Included in her survivors are two sons, Robert Terbell of Bedford and David Terbell of Salem, Oregon, and their families. [TERBELL, NINA PAULINE WAINWRIGHT] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 18, 1968, p. 3 Rites Held Here April 10 For Nina Terbell Funeral services for Mrs. John (Nina) Terbell, 90, long time Taylor County resident, held April 10 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford were conducted by Mr. Carl Cummings. Mrs. Terbell died April 7, 1968 at the Thogmartin Care and Keep Home here. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Nina Pauline Wainwright, daughter of Arthur and Sue Wainwright, was born on a farm near Bedford December 26, 1877. She grew to womanhood in the community in which she was born and graduated from Bedford High School in 1897. She later attended Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls. She taught in the rural schools of Taylor county and the public schools of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and also in Wyoming. Early in life she united with the Gilead Methodist Church. In January of 1907 she was united in marriage to John C. [halmas] Terbell. To this union two sons were born, David and Robert. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three sisters. She is survived by her two sons: David and Robert; their wives, Genevee and Myrtle; four grandchildren, Mrs. Tex (Judy) Yuki, Pat, Ed and Phil Terbell; two great grandchildren, Kimberly Jo and David Arthur Yuki; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Bedford Free Press, Thursday, August 19, 1926, [p. 1] L. T. Tracy Died At His Home Here Saturday When the news came last Saturday of the death of L. T. Tracy, many heads were bowed in sorrow, for he had been a substantial and beloved citizen of Bedford for over a quarter of a century, having plied his trade as a village blacksmith here since 1901, until a few years ago when he retired from active work on account of failing health. He had been confined to his home and bed for only a few weeks before his death. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. G. T. Roberts in charge, and the body was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery. The I. O. O. F., with their beautiful ritualist services, had charge at the grave. Following is the obituary as given by the pastor: Levi Thompson Tracy, son of John and Elizabeth Tracy, was born at Richland, Keokuk County, Iowa, August 23, 1855, and died at his home in Bedford, Iowa, August 14, 1926, at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 22 days. At the age of seven he moved with his parents to Rome, Henry County, Iowa, where he grew to manhood. In 1873 he was united in marriage to Nancy Jane Lefever. To this union were born seven children: Frank B. [eman] Tracy, of Afton, Iowa; Charles J. [esse], of Bedford; John E., of Bedford; L. [evi] Bert, of Marshall, Mo.; Margaret Elizabeth Moor[e] of Bedford; Jennie Ella Hicks, who preceded him in death six years ago; Leland Edward, who died in infancy. Mr. Tracy came to Bedford about twenty-five years ago and here made his home until death claimed him last Saturday, after weeks of illness and patient suffering. He was a blacksmith, having started to learn the trade when he was thirteen years of age. He has belonged to the I.O. O. F. lodge for forty years. He was a follower of the Christ, choosing the fellowship of the Methodist Episcopal church in Pickering, Mo., and upon coming to Bedford he transferred his membership to the Bedford Methodist Episcopal church. He is survived by his faithful wife, the five children as named above, nine grandchildren and an aunt, Mrs. Minnie Paxton. His life has touched a host of neighbors and friends who unite with the family in sorrow because of his departure. "Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 29, 1946, [p. 1] A. L. Weingarth, 71, Dies At Home here A. L. Weingarth died at his home in Bedford Friday, August 23, after a long illness. The funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. A. Purdy. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Alonjo [Alonzo] Weingarth, son of Henry and Margaret Weingarth, was born at Port Washington, Ohio, January 9, 1875, being aged 71 years, 7 months and 14 days at the time of his death. It was just 41 years ago on the same date that his father passed away. All of his life excepting the first three months was spent in Taylor County. He had resided in Bedford the past twenty-three years. On February 24, 1897 he was married to Ida Raynor of New Market, Iowa. To them were born two children: Carl Weingarth, and Hazel Weingarth James who preceded her father in death on December 23, 1938. He is survived by his wife of nearly fifty years; his son Carl Weingarth and daughter-in-law, Jean Weingarth; also one brother, Claude Weingarth, and wife of Omaha. One brother, Ira Weingarth, and one sister, Saloma Weingarth Wolf, with the father and mother, preceded him in death. He united with the Baptist church in Bedford April 5, 1916. His many friends are numbered, not so much by the long continuous years of his residence here as by the good deeds and kind words he had to offer. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 6, 1962, p. 10 Carl Weingarth Rites Nov. 29 Funeral services for Carl Vernon Weingarth, held November 29 in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Colvin Caughey. Mr. Weingarth died at his home in Bedford on November 27, at the age of 62 years. Interment was in Fairview cemetery, Bedford. Included in the services was the following obituary: Carl V. Weingarth, son of Alonzo and Ida Weingarth was born March 5, 1900 in Taylor County, Iowa. He attended school in the Bedford community. He was married to [Wilma] Jean Moore on Nov. 13, 1936. He had been in business in Bedford and was well known for his carpenter trade. He was preceded in death by his father in August of 1946 and by his sister Hazel Weingarth James in 1938. He is survived by his wife, Jean, and by his mother, Ida Weingarth, both of Bedford. He was a member of the Baptist church of Bedford.
[WETMORE, ANNA LUCILLE WOLVERTON] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, January 17, 2001, p. 5 ANNA LUCILLE WETMORE Memorial services for Anna Lucille Wetmore, age 80 of Bedford, who died the 7th day of January 2001 in Bedford. Services were held 10th day of January 2001 at 10:00 a. m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Ruth Melick officiating. Interment of ashes was held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in her name to the American Parkinson's Association. Lucille was born May 22, 1923 [1920] in Ross township, Taylor County, Iowa, the daughter of Howard Wolverton and Anna Spencer. Lucille graduated from Bedford High School and then went on to Beauty School. Lucille and Frank "Bud" Wetmore were united in marriage on June 19, 1938. After their marriage, Bud attended Mortuary School. Upon completion the couple moved into Wetmore Funeral Home. They operated this business for many years before selling the business to Boyd Novinger and Floyd Shum. Bud owned Dad & Lad Clothing Store for five years; in 1966 the couple moved to Harlan. In 1970 the couple moved to Poplar Bluffs, MO, where Lucille was employed as an Executive Secretary for the Chamber of Commerce in Poplar Bluff, MO, until retirement. Upon their retirement, they moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas, and then on to Tulsa, Oklahoma for 17 months before returning to Bedford in October of 2000. Lucille was a member of the Bella Vista Methodist Church, the P. E. O., Eastern Star, Rebekahs, various card (Bridge) Clubs. She also enjoyed golfing. She is survived by her husband, Frank "Bud" of Bedford, Iowa; three sons, Frank Wetmore of Bellevue, Idaho, Dan Wetmore and wife, Cindy of Henley on the Thames in England and Victor Wetmore and wife, Sue of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and five grandchildren. Preceding Lucille in death are two sisters, Violet Morgan and Edna Lacy and a brother, Paul Wolverton. Note: correct birth date is 1920 not 1923. Source: Victor Wetmore, son of Anna Lucille Wolverton Wetmore.
[WETMORE, FRANK LEON "BUD", JR.] Funeral services for Frank "Bud" Wetmore, 92 of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Clarinda and Bedford, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, April 19, 2011 at Bryan LGH East Medical Clinic, Lincoln, Nebraska, were held 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Bedford, Iowa. Visitation with the family were held 1:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m. at the funeral home in Bedford. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery with military rites by John F. Hardin American Legion Post 164, Bedford, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Fairview Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa. Frank L. [eon] Wetmore, Jr. (Bud), 92, of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa and a longtime resident of Bedford, Iowa, died on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Bryan LGH East Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska. Bud was born on November 22, 1919 to Frank and Edith (Mawhinney) in Bedford, Iowa. He graduated from Bedford High School in 1937 and attended mortuary school in Kansas City. He married Lucille Wolverton on June 19, 1938. He was inducted into the U.S. Navy on June 22, 1944 and served in World War II as a Pharmacist's Mate. Bud and Lucille lived in Bedford and raised three sons. Bud was a businessman and owned the Wetmore Funeral Home and Dad & Lad Clothing Store in Bedford. He was involved in many community activities such as the Masonic Lodge, the ZaGaZig Shrine, the Bedford Lions Club, the American Legion and the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department. He sold the funeral home in 1959 and said "when his friends became his customers, it was time to move on". They also lived in Poplar Bluff, Missouri before they retired to Bella Vista, Arkansas. He continued to be involved in many organizations in each community. After 63 years of marriage, Lucille died on January 7, 2001. In 2003, Bud moved to Clarinda, Iowa where he married Gwendolyn Trumbo Prather. They had known each other since being in Bedford High School together. Their two families have been intertwined for over 70 years as friends. In October of 2011, Bud and Gwen moved to Lincoln, Nebraska. Bud loved to play bridge and cribbage. He was always an avid bird hunter and golfer and had six Holes-in-One and a Double Eagle. Bud is survived by his wife, Gwen of Lincoln, Nebraska; son, Frank of Bellevue, Idaho; son, Daniel (Cindy) of Mission, Kansas; son, Victor (Sue) of Tucson, Arizona; stepdaughter, Joyce (Judson) Douglas of Lincoln, Nebraska; stepson, David (Vicki) Trumbo of Lafayette, Colorado. There are five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three step grandchildren; eight step great grandchildren and many friends. Bud will be greatly missed by his family and friends; his memory will live on in their hearts. May God grant comfort and peace to those who mourn his passing. [Note: Obituary courtesy of Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel.] Funeral services for Gwen Wetmore, age 94, of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, February 28, 2013 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska, will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2013 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev. Robert Keefer officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 1-2 p.m., Monday at the church prior to the service. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Fairview Cemetery, Bedford or to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Clarinda. Condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.
[WETMORE, GWENDOLYN GREENWAY TRUMBO PRATHER] Funeral services for Gwen Wetmore, age 94, of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace Thursday, February 28, 2013 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska, will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2013 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev. Robert Keefer officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 1-2 p.m., Monday at the church prior to the service. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Fairview Cemetery, Bedford or to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Clarinda. Condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa. Gwendolyn V. Wetmore, 94, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died after a great day on Thursday, February 28, 2013. She was the daughter of Joseph Walter and Mabel (Cooper) Greenway. She was born January 15, 1919 in rural Taylor County, Iowa. Gwen grew up in the Bedford area and graduated from Bedford High School. She worked for over 25 years as the financial secretary for the First United Methodist Church in Fort Dodge, Iowa and was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Vern L. [owell] Trumbo, husband of 7 years, Harland Prather and husband of 10 years, Frank "Bud" Wetmore, her parents and brother, Walter "Chub" Greenway. Gwen enjoyed traveling, shopping, golf, embroidery, reading and old Western movies on television. She loved life, her family and was delighted when surrounded by her great grandchildren. She always addressed life in a positive, gracious manner with poise and dignity. Gwen is survived by her daughter, Joyce (Judson) Douglas of Lincoln, Nebraska and her son David (Vicki) Trumbo of Lafayette, Colorado. Grandchildren Justin (April) Douglas of Lincoln, Nebraska, Megan (Greg) McDonald of Broomfield, Colorado and Andrew Trumbo of Richmond, Texas. Great Grandchildren include Alexandra and Jacquelyn Douglas, Tate, Hayden and Clare McDonald and Alexander, Presley and Barrett Trumbo. Step sons, Frank Wetmore of Bellevue, Idaho, Daniel (Cindy) Wetmore of Mission, Kansas and Victor (Sue) Wetmore of Tucson, Arizona with their children and grandchildren.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 16, 1984 Randy Young Burial in Bedford Randy Young was found under the train by a Chicago and Northwestern Railroad car man. The accident occurred at about 3 a.m. on the tracks on the 1100 block between avenues B and C. Co. Bluffs police Lieutenant Jim McGlade, said Randy had apparently been trying to cross either under or through the platform between two cars when he fell or got caught under the wheels of the moving coal train. Randy was born in Mt. Ayr, Ia. and spent his childhood years in Bedford. In 1974 he moved to Council Bluffs. Surviving are his wife, Debbie, son, Kristopher, father, John of Villisca; mother, Betty Cook of Council Bluffs; stepfathers, Jim Espinosa and Larry Cook; a sister, Donna Young of Carson City, Nevada; six stepbrothers, grandparents, Jeanette Snyder of Bedford, Pauline and Burt Young of Athelstan; and aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 11 in Council Bluffs, with graveside services Sunday at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. |