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[Dallison, Samuel M.] Bedford Free Press Thursday September 27, 1906 [p. 1] A Saddened Home The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dallison is filled with grief as the angel of death called their infant son, about two months old, on Tuesday. The little fellow has never enjoyed good health since his birth and while death mercifully relieved him of his earthly pain it nevertheless caused deep grief in the hearts of the fond and loving parents, who had been watching with eager eyes for a slight token of improvement. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence, conducted by Elder Edgar Price. [Dallison, Samuel M.] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday September 27, 1906 [p. 1] Its Life Is Ended Ere It Scarce Begun The funeral services of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. [illiam] T. Dallison were held at the home this afternoon at 2 p. m. conducted by Rev. Jones. The little babe was only a few weeks old, and almost from birth it has been ill. Its little life, ended almost as soon as it was begun, was one burdened with suffering. Tuesday night, its soul, uncontaminated by contact with this sin stricken world, took flight. On this earth it could have known nothing but pain and anguish, but freed from the fettering clay, it is now and for aye, enjoying an existence filled with peace and happiness, possible only with Him who said, “Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Bedford Times-Press Thursday August 23, 1956 p. 5 Claude Frantz Died In St. Joseph, Mo. Claude B. [urton] Frantz, 81, a former resident of Bedford and Conway, died at Missouri Methodist hospital in St. Joseph, Sunday, August 19, after an illness of several months. Funeral services were held at the Stamey Funeral Home in St. Joseph, Tuesday forenoon, with graveside services and burial in Fairview cemetery at Bedford. Rev. Kenneth R. Anderson of Burlington, Iowa, a former St. Joseph minister and friend of the family officiated at both services. Born in Salem, Ind., Mr. Frantz had been a resident of St. Joseph the past 38 years. He was a retired contractor and carpenter. He also worked for the post office department in St. Joseph for a number of years. He was a member of the Methodist church and of the Masonic lodge in Conway. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth Frantz of the home; three sons, Clifford W. Frantz of St. Joseph, Philip L. [itteer] Frantz of Jamestown, N. D., Paul M.[oberly] Frantz of Silver Spring, Maryland and three grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Frantz were married at Conway 56 years ago. Mrs. Frantz was Miss Ruth Widner [Widenor] before her marriage. Bedford Times-Republican Monday Dec. 20, 1920 [p. 1] Passed To The Great Beyond Lewellyn D. [avid] Frantz was born in Waterloo, New York, August 2nd, 1831, where he grew to manhood and died at Leavenworth, Kansas, Dec. 19, 1920, at the age of 89 years, 4 months and 17 days. When the civil war broke out and the call to arms was made he enlisted in the 6th Kentucky Cavalry and after spending three years in actual service was mustered out at Louisville, Ky., Jan. 1, 1868. He was married to Mary E. [llen] Moberly at Salem, Ind. to this union five children were born, two of whom survive him. Mrs. J. Elzia Johnston [Luella Florence] of Saguache, Colorado, and Claude B.[urton] Frantz of St. Joe, Mo. In February 1881 he moved with his family to Bedford, Ia. The remains were brought to Bedford Monday on the noon train. A short service was held at the grave by Rev. Gable of the M. E. church, after which the body was laid away in Fairview cemetery. His daughter Mrs. Eliza [Elzia] Johnston of Colorado and son Claude of St. Joseph were here at the funeral. The family have the sympathy of many friends in their loss. Bedford Free-Press Thursday October 31, 1901 p. 8 Death of Mrs. Frantz
Died, at her home in Bedford, on Monday night, October 28, 1901, at 9:45 o’clock, Mary, wife of L. [ewellyn] D. [avid] Frantz, aged 64 years, 1 month and 3 days. The funeral exercises were conducted at the home yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. T. J. Ream, after which the body was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery. Mary Ellen Mobley was born near Salem, Indiana, September 25, 1837, was married to L. [ewellyn] D. [avid] Frantz January 1, 1867. To this union were born five children, three of whom died in infancy. Those living are Mrs. J. E. [lzia] Johnston [Luella Florence] and Claude. The family moved to Bedford in 1881, and have resided here ever since. Mrs. Frantz was a noble Christian woman, and had been a consistent member of the M. E. church for nine years. She will be sadly missed by the bereaved ones and many friends whose sympathy goes out in all its fullness. [Frantz, Mary Ellen Mobley] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday October 31, 1901 [p. 1] Obituary From Wednesday’s Daily Mary Ellen Mobley was born near Salem, Washington County, Indiana. She was married to L. D. Frantz, January 1st, 1867. To this union five children were born three of whom died in infancy. Claude Frantz and Mrs. J. E. [lzia] Johnston [Luella Florence] survive their mother. The family resided near Salem, Indiana, until 1881, since which time they have resided in Bedford. Mrs. Frantz united with the Bedford M. E. church about nine years ago and continued a member of the same until her death, which occurred at 9:45 p. m. October 28. She had been sick about eight weeks. She was aged 64 years, 1 month and 3 days. Funeral services conducted by Rev. J. T. Ream, pastor of the Bedford M. E. church were held at the residence at 2 p. m. today. The attendance of a very large number of friends attested their love and respect for the deceased. Rev. Ream spoke from John 14: 1-3: Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Fathers house are many mansions; if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am there ye may be also. The interment was in Fairview cemetery. The pallbearers were H. P. Long, John Schriver, Wm. Nendick, J. T. Johnston, William Keith, Isaac Kersey, W. D. Blakemore and A. Parrish. Bedford Times-Press Thursday March 13, 1969 p. 2 Conway Native Dies in Minn. Phillip Litteer Frantz, 52, a native of Conway and son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Claude Frantz, died March 3 in a hospital in Brooklyn Center, Minn. He had served as a postal inspector in Brooklyn Center. Last rites were held at the Lutheran church in Brooklyn Center on March 6 and burial was in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife: one daughter and her family; a twin brother, Paul Frantz of Silver Spring, Maryland; another brother, Clifford Frantz of St. Joseph, Mo. Fern Griffith and Mrs. Thos. Hosman of Bedford are cousins. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday August 10, 1922 [p. 1] Drops Off Suddenly Mrs. Wes Gilleland, wife of one of our prosperous farmers and stock growers, living south of Bedford, passed away very suddenly Wednesday forenoon about 11 o’clock. Mrs. Gilleland has been suffering with heart trouble for several months and has had doctors from various places diagnose her case, as well as taking their treatment. Of late she has been taking treatment with Dr. Maloy and was apparently getting somewhat better. The doctor had visited the home that morning and found the lady in fine spirits, but advised her to still cling to the bed for a few days, although she insisted that she was well enough to get up. After the doctor left, Mr. Gilleland having business to transact in town, also departed, leaving his wife and her lady attendant at home alone. Mrs. Gilleland, later on, wanting something in the next room, arose from her bed and started for the other room, but the exertion was too much, and with a cry for the lady attending her, fell to the floor, and expired almost instantly. Mr. Gilleland and the doctor were both hastily summoned, but before either one arrived the spirit of the tired and worn body had left for brighter shores, where trials and tribulations are quieted evermore. The time of the funeral has not yet been announced, as word has been sent to distant relatives and they are awaiting news from the. Obituary of the deceased will be published next week. [Gilleland, Marietta Cobb] Bedford Times-Republican Tuesday Aug. 15, 1922 [p.1] Obituary Marietta Cobb was born Feb. 6, 1871, died Aug. 9, 1922 at her late home aged 51 years, five months and 3 days. She was married to C. [harles] W. [esley] Gilleland, Aug. 15, 1900. She leaves to mourn, the husband, the mother, Mrs. A. [mbrose] L. [ambert] Cobb, three sisters, Mrs. L. [ouis] W. [esley] Spencer [Alice], Mrs. T. [homas] V. [alentine] Lacy [Alta] and Mrs. C. [harles] A. [lexander] Dorr [Nellie Frances]; and one brother, Aden D. Cobb of Miles City, Mont., all of which were present for the funeral except the brother who was unable to come. Her father preceded her in death in 1915. She united with the Church of Christ young in life and lived an earnest Christian life and remained faithful to the end. She had been in declining health since the 1st of January and under the physician’s care constantly. Yet by her cheerfulness, the family did not realize the end was so near. She was patient in her sufferings and always looked on the bright side. Her great desire in life was for all to live in peace in this life. Funeral services were held from the home Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. E. E. Lowe. The Quartette from the Bedford Church of Christ sang. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday November, 18, 1909 p. 6 Mrs. J. W. Guthrie
Mrs. J. [ames] W. [elch] Guthrie who was a resident of Bedford for thirty years, having only recently gone with her husband, Dr. J. W. Guthrie, to reside with their son, William J. Guthrie, at Clearfield, died at that place early Friday morning, at the age of 70 years. Funeral services were held in the United Presbyterian church at Clearfield Saturday, and Sunday morning the remains were brought to this city for interment. In the funeral party were Dr. J. W. Guthrie, W. J. Guthrie, C. B. Guthrie, Dr. Charles Swan, William Cochran, A. J. Crew, P. K. Beslor, S. H. Miller. Short services were held in the First Presbyterian church of Bedford, of which Mrs. Guthrie was a member, and the following obituary and tribute was read by the pastor, Rev. S. E. Henry. Adda Bently [Bentley] Guthrie was born in Brecksville, O., June 9, 1839, and died in Clearfield, Ia., Nov. 12, 1909, age 70 years, 5 months and 3 days. She was married to Dr. James W. [elch] Guthrie June 7, 1874 [1871] at Chicago, Ill. Their first home was in Wooster, O., then in Cleveland, O., and in 1879 the family came to Iowa and located in Bedford, which has been their home ever since until a few months ago when Dr. and Mrs. Guthrie removed to Clearfield to make their home with their eldest son, W. J. Guthrie. To Dr. and Mrs. Guthrie three sons were born, William J., of Clearfield, Harry of Geary, Okla., and Charles of Los Angeles, Cal. In early life Mrs. Guthrie entered the field of teaching and for 30 years taught in the public schools of Ohio and Iowa. For a number of years she did most efficient work in the public schools of Bedford. In early years she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and during all her after years was engaged in Christian work. For thirty years she was a worthy member of the Bedford Presbyterian Church. Hers was a life of broad usefulness. She did not hesitate to assume responsibilities and she always had the capacity to accomplish whatever she undertook. Aside from her work in the home and in the schoolroom her influence was felt in many other spheres. In church work she was one of the leaders among the ladies for many years. Both in the missionary society and in the ladies aid society she took an active and important part and for several years she was the presbyterial secretary of the Ladies Presbyterial Missionary society of the Presbytery of Corning. She was also a member of the Woman’s Relief corps, and was always active in advancing its interests. She was also a member of the Thursday club and contributed much to its interest and usefulness. Hers was a life of great usefulness and wherever its influence was felt it was felt for good. Doubtless the greatest work was in the home. Woman’s greatest influence is always in the home. Hers was a Christian home, and the lives of those who grew up in it were consecrated and sanctified by her Christian spirit. “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her, saying many daughters have done worthily, but thou excellest them all.” Hers was a life nobly planned and wisely lived. She was happy, genial, cheerful. I rarely saw her without a smile upon her face. Her life had its clouds as well as its sunshine, but she spoke more of the sunshine than of the shadows. She was energetic and wrought mightily at whatever her hands found to do. She never refused to do any work that was thrust upon her so long as her strength endured. She has done what she could; and has done her part well. She did not have an easy time in life, but no life that is worth living is a life of ease. She was a woman of strong character but sweet and winsome personality. Her last years were more or less touched with suffering but she endured it without complaining. Hers was a life of service, a life made beautiful by her service of Jesus Christ and of her service of those about her. Her last sickness was of short duration, but she was ready when the Lord called her to go. She leaves to mourn, the husband, whose life for forty years she graced and comforted as a vine graces and comforts the strong oak; three sons, William J., Harry and Charles whose lives she molded for worthy manhood and Christian service; a sister, Mrs. Osborn of St. Paul, Minn., and a great company of personal friends. She was faithful unto death, and has gone to receive the crown of life. Her master has come and said, “Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” [Guthrie, Adda Sarah Bentley] Bedford Free Press Thursday November 18, 1909 p. 7 Mrs. J. W. Guthrie Dead A large host of friends were grieved last week when the news of the death of Mrs. J. W. Guthrie, formerly of Bedford, but who was making her home in Clearfield this winter, had passed away. Her friends here knew that she was not well, but none supposed that she was in a critical condition. She passed away surrounded by her entire family, on Friday evening, and the remains were brought to Bedford on Sunday morning. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian Church at 2 o’clock p. m. Sunday. The burial was in the Bedford cemetery. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of friends, including also the W. R. C., of which she was a member, and after the funeral sermon by Rev. S. E. Henry, this organization performed their ritual service. The writer has known Mrs. Guthrie for nearly 30 years, several of those years being spent as an immediate neighbor, growing up to young manhood with her boys as associates, so that we feel the death more as a personal loss than is the case with many. No tribute, however, that we can pay to her memory could be more fitting than that paid by her minister, who gave the following obituary at the Presbyterian Church: Adda Bentley Guthrie was born in Brecksville, Ohio, June 9, 1839; died at Clearfield, Iowa, November 12, 1909. She was married to Dr. James W. [elch] Guthrie, June 7, 1871, at Chicago, Ill. The first home of Dr. and Mrs. Guthrie was in Wooster, Ohio, then in Cleveland, Ohio and Kansas City, Mo., then in Bedford, Iowa, in which place they located in 1879. Here their home has been ever since, until a few months ago they removed to Clearfield, Iowa, to be with their eldest son, Will. To Dr. and Mrs. Guthrie three sons were born, Will of Clearfield, Iowa; Harry of Geary, Okla.; and Charles, of Los Angeles, Cal. In early life Mrs. Guthrie entered the field of teaching and for 30 years taught in the public schools of Ohio and Iowa. For a number of years she did most efficient work in the public schools of Bedford. In her girlhood she professed her faith in Christ and during all her after years was engaged in Christian work. For thirty years she was a worthy member of the Bedford Presbyterian Church. Hers was a life of broad usefulness. She did not hesitate to assume responsibilities and she always had the capacity to accomplish whatever she undertook. Aside from her work in the home and in the schoolroom her influence was felt in many other spheres. In church work she was one of the leaders among the ladies for many years. Both in the missionary society and in the ladies aid society she took an active and important part and for several years she was the presbyterial secretary of the Ladies Presbyterial Missionary society of the Presbytery of Corning. She was also a member of the Woman’s Relief corps, and was always active in advancing its interests. She was also a member of the Thursday club and contributed much to its interest and usefulness. Hers was a life of great usefulness and wherever its influence was felt it was felt for good. Doubtless the greatest work was in the home. Woman’s greatest influence is always in the home. Hers was a Christian home, and the lives of those who grew up in it were consecrated and sanctified by her Christian spirit. “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her, saying many daughters have done worthily, but thou excellest them all.” Hers was a life nobly planned and wisely lived. She was happy, genial, cheerful. I rarely saw her without a smile upon her face. Her life had its clouds as well as its sunshine, but she spoke more of the sunshine than of the shadows. She was energetic and wrought mightily at whatever her hands found to do. She never refused to do any work that was thrust upon her so long as her strength endured. She has done what she could; and has done her part well. She did not have an easy time in life, but no life that is worth living is a life of ease. She was a woman of strong character but sweet and winsome personality. Hers was a great heart, and she won the friendship of all who knew her. Her last years were more or less touched with suffering but she endured it without complaining. Hers was a life of service, a life made beautiful by her service of Jesus Christ and of her service of those about her. Her last sickness was of brief duration, but she was ready to go when the Lord called. She leaves behind to mourn her death, the husband, whose life for forty years she graced and comforted; three sons, Will, Harry and Charles whose lives she molded for worthy manhood and Christian service; a sister, Mrs. Osborn of St. Paul, Minn., and a great company of personal friends. She was faithful unto death, and has gone to receive the crown of life. Her master has come and said, “Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 22, 1949 p. 5 Charlie Guthrie Dies At Western Home Charles B. [entley] Guthrie, 74, a former resident of Bedford, died recently in a sanitarium at Glendale, California, his death being attributed to heart ailment. Mr. Guthrie went west in 1905, engaging in business in Los Angeles, and in 1913 moved to Glendale, where he was in the real estate business. He was a son of the late Dr. and Mrs. G. B. [James Welch] Guthrie, pioneer residents of Bedford. He was a member of the Glendale Congregational church, of the Masons, the Elks and the Knights of Pythias. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pearl C. [oles] Guthrie; and by a daughter, Mrs. Catherine Pollock. Private funeral services were held and interment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday September 28, 1911 [p. 1] Dr. J. W. Guthrie Dead Word was received here Wednesday that Dr. J. [ames] W. [elch] Guthrie, formerly of this city, is dead. His remains will be brought here Friday for burial. He was at the home of W. [illiam] J. Guthrie in Orange City. [Guthrie, James Welch] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday October 5, 1911 p. 8 Dr. J. W. Guthrie
Dr. J. [ames] W. [elch] Guthrie, for thirty years a resident of Bedford, died at the home of his son, William J. Guthrie, in Orange City, Wednesday, September 27. His death was sudden, the immediate illness lasting less than half an hour, but he suffered great pain during that time. He was 84 years of age. The remains were brought here Friday morning, and funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church at 10 o’clock, the sermon being preached by Rev. W. B. Thompson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. The burial rites of the Grand Army of the Republic were read. Interment was in Fairview cemetery. James Welch Guthrie was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, July 30, 1827. In early life he moved to Holmes County, Ohio. He was graduated from the medical department of the University of Michigan in 1862 and enlisted immediately as assistant surgeon of the Twentieth Ohio volunteers. He practiced in his profession in Wooster and Cleveland, Ohio, then in Long Grove, Iowa, and located in Bedford in the fall of 1879. June 6, 1871, he was married to Adda Sarah Bentley. They were the parents of three children, Charles B. [entley] and Harry L. [yman] Guthrie of Los Angeles, Cal., and William J. Guthrie of Orange City. In early life Dr. Guthrie united with the Presbyterian Church and for many years was an elder in the Bedford church. For more than twenty years, Dr. Guthrie was a practitioner of medicine in Bedford, but for some years had been retired from activity. Since the death of Mrs. Guthrie November 13, 1909, he had made his home with his sons, most of the time with W. J. Guthrie, who was with him at his death and who accompanied the remains here. [Guthrie, James Welch] Bedford Free Press Thursday October 5, 1911 p. 5 Obituary of Dr. J. W. Guthrie Dr. J. [ames] W. [elch] Guthrie was born in Holmes County, Ohio, July 30, 1827, and died at the home of his son, W. [illiam] J. Guthrie, at Orange City, Iowa, September 27, 1911. The remains were brought here Friday and funeral services held at the Presbyterian Church at 10 o’clock Friday morning, conducted by Rev. W. B. Thompson. The interment was in Fairview cemetery, beside his wife who had preceded him some two years. After receiving his education in the schools in his native county, Mr. Guthrie commenced the study of medicine in Wayne County, Ohio, under a practicing physician. He then went to Ann Arbor and took a course in the University of Michigan in medicine and chemistry, and graduated in 1862. He commenced the practice of medicine in Massillon, Ohio, and from there was appointed assistant surgeon of the 20th Ohio volunteers, and served in that capacity until the close of the war. He had charge of several of the hospitals during these trying days. He saw Gen. McPherson make his last ride and he witnessed the surrender of Gen. Johnson to Gen. Sherman. He was purveyor of the fifteenth army corps, having charge of the entire medical supplies for the corps, which position he still held at the close of the war. At the close of the rebellion he came to Iowa, locating near Davenport. After practicing there for a short time he returned to Ohio, and commenced practice of medicine and conducting a drug store at Worcester, Ohio. He then returned to Iowa and located at Clarinda, where he practiced for six years and then went to Kansas City and was employed as traveling correspondent of the Kansas City Journal. He then moved to Bedford about 1885, and this was his home until the death of his wife about two years ago, except a short time he lived at Clearfield with his son, W. [illiam] J. Guthrie. He has made his home with this son practically ever since the death of Mrs. Guthrie, and when he went to Orange City where he is superintendent of the schools, Mr. Guthrie accompanied him. He was married to Miss Ada [Adda Sarah] Bentley in 1872 and was the father of three children, William J., Harry [Lyman] and Charles B [entley]. The two latter are living in Los Angeles, Calif., and were unable to be here at the funeral of their father, but William accompanied the remains to this place Friday, returning to his home Saturday. The remaining members of the family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church and of the G. A. R. He was a man of upright character and made a host of friends while living here, all of whom learn with regret of his death. [Hanshaw, James Clifton “Clif”] Funeral services for Clif Hanshaw, age 86 of Bedford, who died Sunday, May 25, 2003 were held on Thursday, May 29, 2003 at Ritchie in Bedford with Pastor Ted DeHass officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. James Clifton Hanshaw was born March 8, 1917 in Bedford, Iowa, the son of Carr and Catherine Walker Hanshaw. Clif had a brother Forrest and a sister Ruth, both of Bedford. Clif attended school in Bedford. He started working at an early age, having a wagon patterned after a farm wagon his father built for him and he had a white angora goat that pulled the wagon and he delivered groceries for Walter Levine's Meat Market. He also hauled ashes from fireplaces in town and spread them in people's driveways. In his mid-teens, Clif hitchhiked to Wyoming spending the summer working on a ranch. He later joined the CCC Camp doing conservation work and building the Lake of Three Fires. After leaving the CCC Camp he started driving a truck for Ralph O'Dell hauling grain, horses and other livestock and also moving people, or anything else that needed hauling. Later Clif started working at the Ford Garage, then known as Bray Motor Company. On November 16, 1937 he was united in marriage to Marjorie E. [lizabeth] Renfro of Hopkins, Missouri. In the spring of 1941, they moved to Oakland, California where he was employed in defense work as a Welding Foreman in the Kaiser Shipyards building Liberty Ships. To this union, twins Jesse James and Ellen Kaye, were born. Clif later returned
to Bedford and was again employed at the Ford Garage. In 1955, he opened his
own automotive repair business and welding shop. In 1952, he was elected as a
city council member, a position he held for three years, until he was appointed
Mayor of Bedford. Clif held the
position of Mayor for twenty-three years and served numerous terms after that. His devotion of over thirty years of service to the City. [Hanshaw, Kathleen Marie “Kay” Bjorklund] Bedford Times-Press Wednesday December 19,
1990
KATHLEEN MARIE HANSHAW
Funeral services for Kathleen Marie Hanshaw were held Saturday, Dec. 15, 1990 at the Bedford Baptist Church with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. She died December 11, 1990. Kathleen "Kay" Bjorklund Hanshaw was born August 11, 1924 at Aurora, Ill. She was the daughter of August Bjorklund II of Appollbo, Sweden and Margaret Carr Bjorklund of Chicago, Ill. Her grandparents were August and Carrie Bjorklund of Appollbo, Sweden and Assia and Teresa Carr of Chicago, Ill. Kathleen with her two sisters, Hazel Bjorklund Parrish and Eleanor Bjorklund Albaugh grew to womanhood at Batavia, Ill. At the age of 14 she was confirmed into the Swedish Lutheran Church. She was a member of her Batavia High School glee club, graduating in 1940. After graduation, she was employed in defense work. On June 14, 1945 she was united in marriage to Paul Forrest "Frosty" Hanshaw at Wathena, Kan., and they made their home in Bedford all their life. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. Left to cherish her memory are her son Paul Forrest Hanshaw II and his wife Christy of Glenwood, Iowa; daughter, Judith Ann Engleka and her husband Merle of Visalia, Calif.; grandchildren are Paul Forrest Hanshaw III, Kimberly Abourezk, Tracy Lyn Carlton, Amy Leigh Engleka, and a great grand-daughter, Kelsey Marie Abourezk; sisters, Eleanor Albaugh of Baltimore, Md., and Hazel Parrish of Rialto, Calif.; sister-in-law, Ruth Clark of Bedford, brother-in-law, Clifton Hanshaw of Bedford; several nieces and nephews. Kay was a Past Matron of Eastern Star, a member of the Taylor County Republican Women's Club, a charter member of the J-T Club, also a member of the local Rebekah Lodge No. 134. She had served on the Taylor County Board of Health. She was a member of the Bedford Baptist Church. Kay was a kind and loving wife, mother, and grandmother and Kay will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
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