Obituaries
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[Lambley, Elnora Query]

Times-Republican

Thursday    June 1, 1916    [p. 1]

Mrs. T. [homas] E. [li] Lambley [Elnora Query] of Grant Township, who was taken to Unity Hospital in Creston recently for examination and treatment, died at the hospital at 2 p. m. Friday.  The remains were brought to Conway Saturday morning and the funeral was held from the M. E. church Sunday, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mitchell.  Interment was in the Conway cemetery.

Deceased is survived by her husband and two children, Mrs. Ross Kopp [Fannie Belle], and a son, Harry Lambley.  She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Dr. [Frank W.] McCanon [Bertha Elizabeth], of Des Moines and Mrs. Albert Parks [Rosa Belle] of Conway.

[Lambley, Elnora Query]

Bedford Free Press

Tuesday     May 30, 1916    p. 5

Mrs. T. E. Lambley Dies

Mrs. T. [homas] E. [li] Lambley of Conway, a sister-in-law of Mrs. Fannie Double, died in the hospital at Creston Friday afternoon. The remains were sent to Conway and the funeral services were held at the Methodist church there Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Mr. Mitchell. Interment was made in the Conway cemetery. Mrs. Double accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Lambley to Creston and was with them at the time of Mrs. Lambley's death.

[King, Carl James ÒPatÓ]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    November 21, 1974    p. 3

Carl James King Last Rites Held November 18

Graveside services for Carl J. King, 67, of Bedford, former BSD grade principal, were held November 18 at Miriam Cemetery in Maryville, Mo., conducted by Carl Cummings.  King, well known area educator, died November 15, 1974.

Carl James (Pat) King, son of Austin T. and Jennie Thompson King, was born October 18, 1907, near Pickering, Mo.

He was married on May 20, 1935 to Gladys Storey, who survives, as does a son, Hugh, and his wife, Magda, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a nephew, Lyle King Hannah of Truro, Ia., whom he raised as a son.  Other survivors include three brothers, Merrill of Tulsa, Okla., John of Richland, Ia.; and Forrest of Unionville, Mo., a sister, Cleo Hannah, of Albany, Mo., and a host of relatives and friends.

Mr. King received his bachelorÕs degree from Northwest Missouri State University where he was student body president and a member of the ÒMÓ Club, holding the Missouri Collegiate track record for the two-mile run for 10 years.

He received his masterÕs degree from the University of New Mexico.

He was also a registered pharmacist with a degree from the Denver School of Pharmacy, but, because he enjoyed young people, he chose to serve in the public school system.  He taught in schools in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Iowa for 40 years before his retirement as elementary principal of the Bedford Community School, in May, 1972.

As a child he lived on a farm near Pickering, Mo., and later he enjoyed spending much time there.  He was in the Navy for three years, during which time he taught pharmacy at HunterÕs College in New York City.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Iowa State Education Assoc., the Iowa Assoc. of School Administrators, and the Iowa Assoc. of Elementary School Principals.

In recent years he suffered from arthritis, and would be pleased for anyone who would like to contribute to the Arthritis Foundation.

[Benson, Anna Mae Agler Strong]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 22, 1962    p. 5

Anna Benson Dies In St. Joe

Mrs. Gilbert [Lee] Benson, 79, of St. Joseph, died Saturday, Feb. 10, at a St. Joseph nursing home, where she had been a patient the past four years.  Mrs. Benson is a native of Bedford and was the former Anna Mae Agler.  She had lived in St. Joseph since 1919.

Funeral services were held in St. Joseph Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 13 and burial was in Memorial Park cemetery there.

Mrs. Benson is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Ilah Mae Kunkle; two sons, Elmer H. Strong and Paul W. Strong of St. Joseph.  Mrs. Benson was an aunt of Mrs. Elvin Griffith [Gladys Gillette], Mrs. Frank Longfellow [Alleen Gillette] and Glenn Gillette of Bedford; George Gillette of Sharpsburg.

[Bollin, John]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 22, 1962    p. 5

Father Dies in Mo.

John Bollin, 80, of Fairfax, Mo., died Monday, Feb. 12.  Last rites and burial were in Fairfax on Thursday.   Mr. Bollin was the father of Mrs. Everett Tompkins of Bedford.

He is survived by his wife and daughter, also by one son, John Bollin, Jr., of Fairfax.  There are several grandchildren.

[Ellison, Martha Jane Corbin Wilson]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 28, 1980    p. 4

Martha Ellison, 96, Final Rites Were Held February 22

Funeral services for Mrs. Wilbur Clay (Martha) Ellison, 96, of New Market, held February 22 in Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda, were officiated by Rev. Carl Cummings.  Mrs. Ellison died in Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr February 18, 1980.  Interment was at Guss Cemetery, Taylor County, Iowa.

Martha Jane Ellison was born October 26, 1883 in Grafton, West Virginia, the daughter of I. [srael] J. [ames] and Harriett Mandy McDaniel Corbin.

She was married to William Wilson who preceded her in death and later married Wilbur Clay Ellison who died in 1952.

Mrs. Ellison lived in New Market after the death of her husband until 1967 when she went to live with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Randolph of rural Hopkins.  She was with them until June of last year when she went to Mt. Ayr with her other daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Cannon.

Mrs. Ellison was an active member of the New Market Baptist Church.

Mrs. Ellison spent only a few days in the nursing home and hospital in Mt. Ayr prior to her death.

She was preceded in death by two infant sons, five brothers, a son Ralph Wilson and stepson, Carroll Ellison and a daughter-in-law, Ada Wilson.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Mildred) Cannon, Mt. Ayr and Mrs. Raymond (Marjorie) Randolph of Hopkins, Missouri; 13 grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.  Mrs. Icie McCarl of Bethesda Care Center is a sister.

[Ellison, Mary Jane Miller]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    November 16, 1944    p. 8

Wayne EllisonÕs Mother Dies

Mrs. Mary Jane [Miller] Ellison, 88, died Friday, November 3 at the family home in Clarinda.  She was seriously ill a week previous to her death.  The funeral services were held the following Monday afternoon at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda, with burial in the Memory cemetery at New Market.  She is survived by nine children.  One of the sons, [Fred] Wayne Ellison of Denver, a former resident of Bedford, was here for the last rites and spent several days with relatives and friends.

Mrs. Wayne Ellison [Addie Russell] was here recently also to attend the last rites for her brother at Braddyville, and visited friends here a short time.

[Bix, David Paul]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 28, 1980    p. 4

David Paul Bix Final Rites Were Held February 23

Funeral services for David Paul Bix, 72, of the Siam area, were held February 23 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating.  Mr. Bix died in Rosary Hospital in Corning February 20, 1980.  Interment was at the Siam Cemetery, Siam, Iowa.

David Paul Bix, son of George Bix, Jr. and Pamelia Anna Gant Bix, was born near Siam, Iowa, in Taylor County August 20, 1907.

He grew to maturity in Mason Township where he attended the public school and the Siam Christian Church.

He was united in marriage to Nina Apple at Nebraska City, Nebraska, and they lived in Mason Township where he followed the occupation of a farmer.  To them were born three children, Robert Paul Bix, Donald J. Bix and Betty [Lorene] Bix Webb.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Donald J. Bix.

Left to cherish his memory are his son, Robert Paul Bix, of Clarinda, Iowa; daughter, Betty [Lorene] Bix Webb, of Clarksville, Tennessee; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph Bix, and William Bix; two sisters, Zelma [Ann] Moellenberndt and Mae Thurman; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was a member of the Siam Christian Church.

Paul will be remembered as a person who was patient in a long illness, and he will be missed by loved ones and friends.

[Bix, Zetta Straight]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 15, 1962    p. 7

Mrs. Earnest Bix Dies In Ottumwa

Mrs. Earnest Bix, a former resident of the New Market community, died Jan. first in Ottumwa.  She fractured her hip in a fall on Dec. 5 and spent some time in a hospital, later being transferred to a nursing home, where she passed away.  Last rites and burial were at Ottumwa.

Mrs. Bix was Zetta Straight before her marriage and was born in Putnam County, Mo., on March 2, 1881.  She spent many years in the New Market area before moving to Ottumwa.

She is survived by her husband, one daughter,[and]  four sons.  Also by three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Kreiger of New Orleans, Mrs. Maude Burks of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Blanche Demrey of Tucson, Arizona.  Three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.

[Bix, Maye Parks]

Bedford Times-Press

Wednesday    January 12, 1994    p. 8

Maye Bix

Mrs. Maye Bix, 81, of Clarinda, Iowa died at her home on December 30.   She had lived in Clarinda since moving from her Siam home a few years ago.

She was born February 21, 1912 in Grayson County, Va., the daughter of Noah and Cora Lee Stone Parks.  On December 23, 1933 she was married to James Theodore Bix, who preceded her in death February 12, 1987.

She was a member of the Siam Christian Church.

Survivors include three sons, Elvis of Hopkins, Mo., Richard of Siam, Iowa, and Larry of New Market, Iowa.  There are 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents, stepfather, husband, twin sons, brothers, Max and Marlin, and one granddaughter.

Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 7 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Loren Daly officiating.  Burial was in Siam Cemetery.

Bix, Maye Parks]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Wednesday January 5, 1994

Maye Bix

Maye Bix, 81, of Clarinda died at her home Tuesday, January 4, 1994.

She was born February 21,1912 in Virginia and was married to James Theodore Bix on December 23, 1933. He preceded her in death February 12, 1987.

Survivors include three sons, Elvis Bix of Hopkins, Mo., Richard Bix of Siam, and Larry Bix of New Market. Arrangements are pending with Walker-Merrick Funeral Home.

[Bix, Maye Parks]

Hopkins Journal (Hopkins, Missouri)

Wednesday      January 12, 1994

Maye Bix   

Mrs. Maye Bix, 81, of, Clarinda, Iowa, died at her home on December 30, 1993. She had lived in Clarinda since moving from her Siam, Ia. home a few years ago.

She was born on February 21, 1912 in Grayson County, Virginia, the daughter of Noah and Cora Lee Stone Parks.

On December 23, 1933, she was married to James Theodore Bix who preceded her in death on February 12, 1987.

She was a member of the Siam Christian Church.

Survivors include: three sons, Elvis of Hopkins, MO.; Richard of Siam, Ia.; and Larry of New Market, Ia. There are 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, husband, twin sons, one grandson, brothers, Max and Marlin.

Funeral services were; held on Friday, January 7, 1994 at the Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Loren Daly officiating.

Burial was in the Siam Cemetery.

[Moellenberndt, Zelma Ann Bix]

Bedford Times-Press

Wednesday    April 26, 1995    p. 5

Zelma Moellenberndt

Funeral services for Mrs. Zelma Moellenberndt, 83, of Bedford were conducted Tuesday, April 18, at the Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home, Bedford.  The Rev. Loren Daly of the Church of Christ, Siam, IA., officiated the services.  Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.  Mrs. Moellenberndt died April 15, 1995, due to complications of a longstanding illness.

Zelma [Ann] Bix Moellenberndt, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Bix, Jr., was born November 24, 1911, near Siam.  She grew up in this area where she attended both school and church.  On October 3, 1923, she was baptized in the Church of Christ.  Mrs. Moellenberndt retained her membership in this church throughout her life.

In 1938, she married Elmer E. [dward] Moellenberndt of rural Bedford.   They began their life together farming east of Bedford.  In 1944, they moved north of Bedford where they farmed for nearly forty years.  Three children were born to the Moellenberndts:  Eleanor [Ann], Richard [Allen], and Sharon.  After the death of her husband in 1983, Mrs. Moellenberndt moved to Bedford where she lived as long as her health permitted.  While in Bedford, she attended the United Christian-Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Moellenberndt was a longstanding member of the Gravity Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.  In 1959, she achieved the high honor of serving as Worthy Matron.  In addition, she was active in the Gravity Christian Church and cherished the fellowship of those with whom she worked.

Mrs. Moellenberndt was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; her parents; and one brother, [David] Paul Bix.  Surviving are two brothers: Ralph [Curtis] Bix and William Bix, and one sister, Mrs. Mae Thurman.

Surviving children are Mrs. Eleanor [Ann] Shaffer, Richard [Allen] Moellenberndt, and Mrs. Sharon Stephens.  Her grandchildren:  Dan Shaffer, Steve Shaffer, Mrs. Lora Beam, and Sarah Moellenberndt; seven great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Moellenberndt loved her family and cherished the friends she made throughout the years.  Her passing leaves a profound emptiness and she will be greatly missed.

[Bissell, Maude Grace]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 28, 1980    p. 4

Maude Bissell, 84, Last Rites Were Held February 22

Funeral services for Maude Grace Bissell, 84, of Bedford were held February 22 in Massena, Iowa.  A prayer service was held February 21 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, conducted by Rev. James Nelson. Miss Bissell died Feb. 19, 1980 in Ringgold Hospital, Mount Ayr.  Interment was at the Massena, Iowa Cemetery.

Maude Grace Bissell, daughter of Richard P. [ierce] and Frances E. [liza Cloud] Bissell, was born at Massena, Iowa August 18, 1895.  She lived and grew to maturity in Cass County, Massena, where she attended the public school and Pine Grove Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, and three sisters.

Left to cherish her memory are one sister-in-law, Gertrude Bissell of Atlantic, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; a host of other relatives and friends.

Miss Bissell was a member of Pine Grove Methodist Church.

She was a kind and considerate aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

[Simmons, Wilbur Clifton ÒW. C.Ó]

Bedford Times-Press

Wednesday    April 26, 1995    p. 5

Wilbur Clifton Simmons

Wilbur Clifton Simmons, lovingly known as W. C., son of Elbert [Clifton] and Myrta Killam Simmons, was born at Pickering, Missouri on February 26, 1909 and departed this life April 21, 1995 at his home at the age of 86 years.

He lived in the Nodaway County, Missouri area where he grew to maturity and attended the rural public school east of Pickering.

In  1932 he was united in marriage to Marjorie [Maurine] Lawler.  They lived in their home area until moving to the Bedford, Iowa community in 1938, where he continued to make his home until his death.

To this union one son was born, Duane Simmons, of this community.

He was engaged in agriculture all of his life and worked with his son with the Bedford Sales Company after moving into Bedford.

His wife, Marjorie, went to be with the Lord in 1957.  Two years later he was married to Mabel Harris of Hopkins, Missouri.

Also preceding him in death were his parents, brothers Lloyd and Clem, sister Mildred Smail, and wife Mabel in July 1993.

Left to cherish his memory are his son, Duane and wife Margaret, and their family, Randal and wife Jenice, Donald and wife Norma, Greg and wife Pat, Cheri and husband David Dirksen.  Also, stepson, Wayne Harris and wife Florence of Sedalia, Missouri, and their family, Mike and wife Vicki, Linda and husband Bill Nichols.  Also, eleven great grandchildren, sisters Ilda Barber of Jefferson City, Missouri, brother Lynn of Townsend, Montana, and many nieces and nephews.

Wilbur was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Services were held at the Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home April 24th at 2:00 p. m., with Pastor Jamie Mogler of the First Baptist Church of Bedford officiating.

[Garst, David Elmer]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 3, 1972    p. 4

Elmer Garst, 79, Dies In Texas

Funeral services for David Elmer Garst, 79, of Conway, were held Monday at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Carl Cummings officiating.   Mr. Garst died January 27, 1972 in Harlingen, Texas.  Interment was at Thurman Cemetery, Thurman, Iowa.

David Elmer Garst, son of Arnold and Linda McCray Garst, was born September 23, 1892, at Watson, Mo.

He spent his youth in the Watson area where he was born and later in Hamburg, Iowa, where he grew to adulthood.

He was united in marriage to Leona Flynn in 1922 and after a few years in Colorado they returned to Iowa where they located in Conway in 1928 and operated a service station, bulk oil plant and a hardware store until their retirement.

Conway was still their home although they spent the winter months in southern Texas for the past several years.

He was a veteran of World War I, a very active member of the American Legion, a member of the Masonic Order and Order of Eastern Star and the Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife Leona who passed away October 10, 1971; his parents, two brothers, Ray and Albert; and one sister, Mrs. Bess Bellus.

He is survived by one son, Arnold, by a previous marriage; a stepson, Arthur Flynn of Dearborn, Michigan; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ruby Quinn of Sarasota, Florida, other relatives and many friends.

He was a kind and considerate loved one and friend and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

[Booher, Jessie Jane Woods]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    July 17, 1952    p. 8

Obituary – Mrs. G. W. Booher

Jessie Jane Woods, daughter of David [Nathaniel] and Cora E. (Downing) Woods was born in Taylor County, Iowa, Feb. 5, 1898, and died at her home in Athelstan, July 12, 1952, aged 54 years, five months, seven days.

She was married to George W. Booher, July 31, 1920, at Bedford.  To them six children were born:  George Jr. of Clarinda, Mrs. Leona Williams and Mrs. Marcelene Irvin of Athelstan, Mrs. Darlene Jones and Mrs. Viola [Emaline] Grubb of Shenandoah, Glade Booher of the home.

Her mother, father, and two brothers preceded her in death.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband and six children; ten grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Howard of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Aletha Schuster of Maloy; four brothers, Fred Woods of St. Joseph, Ben Woods of Lenox, Thomas [Elmer] Woods and Floyd Woods of Athelstan.

Funeral services were held at the Community church of Athelstan, July 14, conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles.  Burial in Athelstan cemetery.

[Ray, Thomas Allen]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     November 16, 1944    p.  8

T. A. Ray

Thomas Allen Ray, son of Richard and [Ruth] Miriam [Kirby] Ray, was born Oct. 30, 1865 in Warren County, Illinois, and died Oct. 29, 1944 at his home in Alhambra, Calif.  Cerebral hemorrhage was the cause.

When Mr. Ray was 12 years of age, the family moved to Taylor County, Iowa, where he married Izora Ames on March 27, 1887.  After spending eight years in Iowa and Nebraska they moved to Los Angeles County, Calif.  He served in various public offices and was a successful businessman.

To mourn his loss are his widow, Mrs. T. [homas] A. [llen] Ray of Alhambra, one son, John M. Ray and wife of Los Angeles; a granddaughter Mrs. R. C. Brown and husband of Los Angeles; one brother, O. [liver] M. Ray of Tracy, Minn.; three sisters, Mrs. Eva Ames of Sheridan, Mrs. Hattie Teachnor of Kansas City, and Mrs. Pearl Pierce of Bedford.

[Akes, Louisa Emmaline ÒEmmaÓ Bay]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 15, 1962     p. 7

Mrs. Emma Akes Rites At Leon

Mrs. [Louisa Emmaline] Emma [Bay] Akes, 86, died Jan. 29 at Municipal Hospital, Clarinda, after being bedfast the past two years.

She is survived by three sons, Warren Akes of Leon; James Akes of Clarinda; Fred Akes of Conway; three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Bailey of Clinton; Mrs. Beulah [Irene] Hodges of Sun Valley, Calif.; Mrs. Dale Kelley of Seattle, Wash.; 27 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild.

Funeral services were Wednesday at Leon, Iowa, Rev. George Lamb officiating.  All the children except the daughters from California and Washington were present for the services.

[Page, John Wesley]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 15, 1962     p. 7

John Page, 77, Of Hopkins Dies

Services were held Sunday afternoon, Feb. 4 at the Baptist Church in Creighton, Mo., for John Wesley Page, 77, Hopkins, who died Friday at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville.  He had lived at Hopkins eight years.  Burial was at Parker Cemetery, Creighton.

[Browne, May]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 15, 1962     p. 7

May Browne, 106, Of Hopkins Dies

Miss May Browne, 106, of Hopkins, Nodaway CountyÕs oldest resident, died Monday morning, Feb. 5 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Schmidt near Maryville, where she had been living the past few years.  She had been in good health until she became ill with a cold.

Miss Browne was born Sept. 12, 1855, at Covington, Ky., the daughter of the late Thomas V. and Katherine Lee Browne, who both came from England.  She lived most of her life at Hopkins and was a member of Hopkins chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and of Wray Memorial Methodist church, Hopkins.

She went to Maryville to live with her niece, Mrs. Howard Wray after the death of her brother, Sam Browne, in September 1953, and lived at the Wray home until after she broke a hip in 1957.  She later moved to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt.  Though she was an invalid, her mind was good, and she enjoyed her radio and television and visiting with friends.

Miss BrowneÕs only survivors are nieces and nephews, all of whom live away with the exception of Mrs. Wray.

Funeral services were held at two p. m. Wednesday at the Swanson Funeral Home, Hopkins.  Rev. Stephen Johnson officiated.  Burial in the Hopkins cemetery.

[Eckels, Ed]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 15, 1962     p. 7

Ed Eckels, 80, Dies In West

Ed Eckels, 80, died Jan. 30 at a hospital in Greeley, Colo.  His death followed a heart attack suffered while he was ill with pneumonia.

Mr. Eckels was a retired farmer, carpenter and mail carrier.  He was a former Lenox resident.  Included among his survivors are his widow, Halcyon; three brothers and three sisters.  Warren Eckels of Lenox and Mrs. Dora Chute of Corning are brother and sister of Mr. Eckels.

[Hall, Emma Estella Wintermute]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    November 3, 1910    [p. 1]

Emma Estella Hall, daughter of Hampton and Estella [Angeline Rosetta Travolia] Wintermute, was born near Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa, September 23, 1866, and died at the home of her brother, northeast of Bedford, Monday, October 31, 1910.

Her parents were among the early pioneers of this part of the state, of strong character, honest and sincere.  The entire development of this county has been to them as an open book.

Although born of this sturdy parentage, Mrs. Hall had been practically an invalid for several years, while the best physicians the country affords could not help her to regain her health.  A few weeks before her death she was stricken with paralysis and never recovered.  The Master called her; she must obey.

She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, having united in 1895.

In 1907 she was married to Alfred [Pierson] Hall and to them were born two children, Acheah [Achsah] R. [uth] and Hampton T. [ravolia] Hall.   She was born and grew to womanhood in this community, and here the most of her years have been spent.  She leaves a large circle of friends, who join with her children, her aged father, the sister and brother to mourn her death, her mother having preceded her in death but a few weeks.

The funeral was held at the home of her father, H. [ampton] Wintermute, in east Bedford, at two oÕclock p. m., November 2, conducted by the Rev. Fred Willis, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of this city.  The remains were laid to rest in Fairview cemetery.

[Wintermute, Lala Ellen Besco]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 23, 1961    p. 5

Mrs. Wintermute Rites Here Wed.

Last rites for Mrs. H. [arland] G. [rant] Wintermute, who died Feb. 13, were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on Madison Street, Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 15.  Rev. Frank L. Greenwood of the Conway Methodist church officiated.  Burial in Lexington cemetery.

Lala Ellen Besco, daughter of Joseph [Edward] and Elizabeth [Isabelle Steele] Besco, was born June 30, 1883 in Taylor County, Iowa and passed away at the home of her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kernen.

She grew up in the Taylor County vicinity and March 2, 1910 was united in marriage to Harland Grant Wintermute.  They took up farming in Taylor County, and in 1925 moved into Conway.

Nearly 10 years ago Mrs. Wintermute suffered a stroke, which left her partially paralyzed and since that date, Mr. and Mrs. Wintermute have been living with their daughter and husband.

She had been a member of the Platteville Methodist church and later transferred her letter to the Conway Methodist church.

She leaves her husband, H. [arland] G. [rant] Wintermute; one brother, Henry Besco of Lenox; the daughter Opal, Mrs. Ray Kernen; many cousins, nephews and nieces.