Barrett, Catherine -

Mrs. Catherine Barrett of Omaha, a native of Lenox, died Jan. 4. The funeral was in Omaha with graveside services conducted by Fr. Nelo Leto at the

Lenox cemetery Jan. 7.

Her husband, P H Barrett, was a dealer in hides, furs, and produce in Lenox. He died in 1924. The family moved to Omaha 40 years ago.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs H L Clifford of Omaha; a brother, Charles Nugent of San Diego, Cal.; 4 grandsons and 9 great granddaughters. A son Jack, was

buried here.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 3, 1966

Beemer, Herman Judson (Herm) -

Memorial services were held at the Christian Church in Lenox on Tuesday, Feb 8, 1966, at 2 p. m., for Mr Herman Judson Beemer, 72, a life time resident

of the, Lenox community. Rev. David Shaeffer officiated at the service, Rolland Buxton was soloist and Ruth Boltinghouse, the organist. Interment was in the

Fairview cemetery,

Mr Beemer had been in ill health for some time but passed away suddenly at his home in Lenox Saturday morning, Feb 5, 1966.

Herman Beemer, son of George and Erdine Beemer, was born Jan 28, 1894, on a farm 9 miles west of Lenox, and passed away Feta 5, 1986.

He was united in marriage with Ruth Cochran at St. Joseph, Mo., on Dec 24, 1917. To this union ware born two daughters, Genevieve and Eleanor.

Mr Beemer's active life was spent in farming and farm related projects. He was the local Pioneer Seed Corn representative; also served one time with

the Production Credit Association; served several terms on the Lenox school board; was in his 6th year as president of the Lenox Stock and Saddle Club. He

was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star.  He attended the Lenox Christian Church regularly, having made the confession of faith in recent

weeks.

He leaves to mourn his passing: his widow, Ruth; the two daughters, Genevieve Stodgill and Eleanor Carlson, both of Des Moines; two grandchildren;, 3

brothers, Hudson and Homer of Gravity; Horace of Bedford; Sharon Cochran, a niece who has made her home with the Beemer families since early

childhood; and countless friends a wide area in Southwest Iowa.  Mr Beemer was preceded in death by his parents.

Herman Beemer was of a warm and kindly disposition, making true friends wherever he went. His passing places a responsibility on others, that is, to

pour into the stream of our community's life those self-same principles which gave him the respect of one and all.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 10, 1966

Bell, Franklin N. -

Franklin N Bell, a resident of Lenox since 1964, died suddenly Feb 10, 1966 at Largo; Fla where he and his wife were vacationing. The funeral was held

Sunday, Feb 13 at the Lenox United Presbyterian church, the Rev James Eddy officiating, with burial in Fairview cemetery.

Mr Bell was born Dec 1, 1894 at Chariton, Iowa. He attended Chariton schools and Simpson College, Indianola. He served overseas in the U S Army in

World War I and was always active in the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Fern Maharry Bell, two daughters, Betty (Mrs Sterling Ross) of Glendale; Calif; and Janey (Mrs Bruce Waterhouse) of Niles, Mich.; also six grandchildren. A son Franklin Nelson, Jr., preceded him in death.

He had lived in Rock Island and Rockford, Ill and Milwaukee, Wisc prior to moving to Lenox in October of 1964. At the time of his retirement in 1960

he was, president of Strauss-Zahn Co., Insurance Counselors, in Milwaukee.

Mr. Bell was a past president of Kiwanis International, president of the choir and a member of the official board in both the Rockford and Milwaukee

churches; president of the Arion Musical club and vice president of the Milwaukee concert services. He was a commissioner of Boy Scouts in Milwaukee and

devoted much time to needy boys in the Milwaukee Boys Club.

He was always actively interested in sports, both as participant and observer. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Lenox Rotary club, Parkinson

Post No. 250 of the American Legion and the United Presbyterian church.

Mr Bell was buried with full military rites, including the gun salute, taps and the presentation of the flag to his widow.

Bearers were Roland Walter, Claude Reynolds, Kenneth Black, George Reynolds, Byron Brown and Darrell Reynolds.

Margaret Whipp was organist. Mrs Bell is a sister of Mrs Orville Bricker.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 17, 1966

Cassill, Lida G -

Mrs C B Cassill, 83, formerly of Lenox, died Thursday Jan 13, at her daughter's home in Indio, Calif.  She was born in Ankeny on Feb 28, 1883 and lived in Lenox from 1913 until 1962 when she moved to California.  Mr Cassill died in 1962.

Children are Ernest C of [?] Florida, H W of Sioux City, Mrs Alice Pixley of Indio, Calif, Mrs Lois Clarkson of Lexington, Ky and Clyde V of Iowa Falls.  One child died in infancy.  Other survivors include 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband and four sisters.

Mrs Cassill was active in civic, Presbyterian Church and Eastern Star activities until she suffered a stroke in 1956.

Services were at Bender Funeral Home in Lenox at 2 pm on Monday Jan 17, 1966 with burial in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 20, 1966

Fitzgerald, Ethel -

Mrs Ethel Fitzgerald of Beaconsfield died Feb 10. Her funeral was Saturday. She leaves a daughter, Mrs Edna Leighton of Lenox and three sons, Roy of

Omaha, John of Grand River, Orville of Conway.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 17, 1966

Haas, Robert C -

Word has been received that Robert C Haas, born March 3, 1883 passed away at Long Beach, Calif. on Dec 25, 1965.  He is survived by a daughter Ruth Waitman, a brother, William of Long Beach, an aged sister, Mrs Minnie Johnson of Spearfish, South Dakota, three other brothers had preceded him in death, John of Billings, Mont., Fred and Frank from this vicinity.

Funeral services were held Dec. 28 in California.  Mr Haas was an uncle of Bernice Stoaks and Velma Godden of Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 20, 1966

Herbst, Clyde -

Services were held Wednesday, Jan. 12, for Clyde Herbst, 81, who died here Sunday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harold Hill. The funeral was at

Benders Home with burial in Lenox cemetery.

Mr Herbst was born on a farm in the Mercer Center vicinity and was a member of the church there.

Survivors include Mrs Hill, four grandchildren, a brother, Carl of Lenox, two sisters, Mrs Lula Capp of Corning and Mrs Charles Beck of Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 13, 1966

Lauridsen, Jerry Lynn -

Two families lost sixteen year old sons in an accident here Thursday afternoon.  Jerry Lauridsen and Dean Neuhardt were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning in the Lauridsen garage.

Jerry was the son of Mr and Mrs Kent Lauridsen who lived in what has been known as the Ridgeway house, across east from the School building.  Dean's parents are Mr and Mrs Tom Neuhardt, farmers who live five miles northeast of town.

Jerry had recently acquired a car and both boys enjoyed working on it.  It was housed in the garage near the alley at the residence.

George Ahren, also 16, and a high school sophomore saw the two boys at the garage about one o'clock.  He returned to school but noticed that Jerry and Dean were not present.  At the break between classes  he asked permission of the school principal, Mr Max Myers, to run across to the garage. He returned almost immediately to the office, reporting that Dean and Jerry were asleep and he could not arouse them.

Mr Myers immediately responded to the emergency and all was done that could have been. He called Dr. Boulden. Dr Keigh Howland, assistant county medical officer; was called. The resuscitator for the fire department was ordered and used immediately, but both doctors agreed that there was no chance to revive the boys.

Dr. Howland estimated that they had been  dead for an hour. Tools in the garage indicated that the boys had been working on the car. It was a cold day,

and they evidently started the motor in the closed building to get warm.  They were sitting in the front seat of the car and must have both been completely overcome by the gas at the same time.

Mr Myers said the ignition switch of the car was turned on and the heater fan was running but the motor had died when the boys were found.

Lauridsen, Jerry Lynn -

Funeral services for Jerry Lauridsen, 16, were held Saturday Jan. 8, 1966, at 2:00 p. m. from the Wolfe Funeral Home at Villisca with Rev. David Shaeffer officiating.

The sacred selections, "Nearer My God to Thee" and "It is no Secret" were presented by Mrs. Francis Gray.

Flower  bearers were Miss Karen Lauridsen, Miss Linda Crowell and Miss Judy Kendrick. Casket bearers included Bobby Lauridsen, Larry Brown, Allen Ambrose, Bobby Ross, Michael Higgins and Chuck Dukes. Interment was in the Villisca Cemetery.

Jerry Lynn Lauridsen, son of, Ken and Mary Lauridsen, was born at Clarinda, Iowa, Oct. 19, 1949 and passed away on Jan 6, 1965 at his home in Lenox.

Jerry spent most of his childhood in Villisca until moving, with his parents and brother Larry in 1962 to Orient.   The family later moved to Lenox where they are now residing.

Jerry was baptized at the Villisca Advent Church in the Year 1956, transferring his letter to the Lenox Christian Church in 1965.

He is survived by his parents, one brother, Larry, grandparents, Mrs Ada Freeman of Villisca and Mr and Mrs Jim Lauridsen of Sioux City and six cousins.

Jerry will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 13, 1966

Long, Leta M Tully -

Lela Long passed away at the Creston Hospital Wednesday afternoon, Feb 2, 1966. She had not been in good health for some time, but except for necessary

interruptions, she had continued to teach a large class of piano and vocal students, from 40 to 55 each week.

The lessons and activities of her students set a fast pace for her, attending contests, programs and recitals.

In 1960 Mrs Long was nominated by the Federated Clubs of Lenox as Iowa Mother of the Year.

The funeral was held Saturday, Feb 5 at the United Presbyterian church, the Rev James Eddy officiating, with interment in the Lenox cemetery. Margaret

Whipp was the organist for the service.

Lela M Long was born Dec 18, 1892 at Lenox and died Feb 2, 1966. She was the daughter of Andrew G and Mary Agnes Davidson Tully.

On July 20, 1916 she was married to H Roy Long who died Jon 2, 1958. To this union were born two children, Mary Lucille Sunderwirth and Robert Andrew

Long.

She is survived by her daughter and son, four grandchildren, Stephen D Sunderwirth; Romana Suzanne Sunderwirth, David Tully Sunderwirth, and Andrea

Jean Long, end also by one sister, Mrs Vera Tully Roll, 3 brothers, G MelvilleTully, Herbert D Tully and Bruce W Tully of Grosse Point Woods, Mich.; one

niece, three nephews and many other relatives.

Mrs Long graduated from the Lenox high school in 1910 and Tarkio college in 1916. She began teaching music in 1909 and devoted 56 years of her life to

teaching music in this community.  One year was spent in public school teaching.

She became a member of the United Presbyterian church in 1904 and served in various capacities through the years. She was a member of G V C Birthday

club and P. E, O., sharing her talents in all of them.

The community of Lenox, including the church and school have been richly blessed through her accomplishments as they were used to develop the talents of others.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 10, 1966

McCloud, L Verne -

L Verne McCloud, 63, of Fucaipa, Calif. died suddenly Dec 25 at the home of his brother Dale in San Gabriel.  He was born and grew up in this community.

He was circulation dealer for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner in the Montebello area.

Survivors are his widow, the former Alberta Bush, a daughter, Mrs Joanna Green and a grandson, David Green, a sister, Mrs Harold Riley of near Corning, two brothers, Dale and Dean of Malibu, Calif. Services were in Whittier Dec 29.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 13, 1966

Moyle, Hal D -

Hal D. Moyle, a resident of Lenox, died of a heart attack at 8:30 pm on Jan. 11, 1966. A son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Blaine Moyle, he was born in Creston

Iowa on July 5, 1920.

On August 31, 1942 he was united in marriage to Frances Rhoades. He is survived by his wife and three children, Mary, Jim and Elizabeth, all of Lenox.

He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Maxine Berdrow and a nephew, Steven Berdrow, of Temple City, California; and one uncle, H H. Hoover, of Portland, Oregon.

He spent three years in Military Service during World War II. For the past 16 years he has been employed as bookkeeper by Sheridan Egg Company in Lenox.

He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Lenox, the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion Post.

The family requests no flowers but a Memorial Fund is being established.

The Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 14, 1966, at 2:00 P. M. at the United Presbyterian Church in Lenox. The body will lie in state at the Church from 1 to 2 P. M., and the casket will not be opened after the service.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 13, 1966

Neuhardt, Dean Glen -

Two families lost sixteen year old sons in an accident here Thursday afternoon.  Jerry Lauridsen and Dean Neuhardt were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning in the Lauridsen garage.

Jerry was the son of Mr and Mrs Kent Lauridsen who lived in what has been known as the Ridgeway house, across each from the School building.  Dean's parents are Mr and Mrs Tom Neuhardt, farmers who live five miles northeast of town.

Jerry had recently acquired a car and both boys enjoyed working on it.  It was housed in the garage near the alley at the residence.

George Ahren, also 16, and a high school sophomore saw the two boys at the garage about one o'clock.  He returned to school but noticed that Jerry and Dean were not present.  At the break between classes  he asked permission of the school principal, Mr Max Myers, to run across to the garage. He returned almost immediately to the office, reporting that Dean and Jerry were asleep and he could not arouse them.

Mr Myers immediately responded to the emergency and all was done that could have been. He called Dr. Boulden. Dr Keigh Howland, assistant county medical officer; was called. The resuscitator for the fire department was ordered and used immediately, but both doctors agreed that there was no chance to revive, the boys.

Dr. Howland estimated that they had been  dead for an hour. Tools in the garage indicated that the boys had been working on the car. It was a bold day,

and they evidently started the motor in the closed building to get warm.  They were sitting in the front seat of the car and must have both been completely overcome by the gas at the same time.

Mr Myers said the ignition switch of the car was turned on and the heater fan was running but the motor had died when the boys were found.

Neuhardt, Dean Glen -

Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 9, at Bender Funeral Home for Dean Neuhardt, who passed away on Thursday, Jan. 6. The Rev. Albert Clements

was the officiating minister. Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.

Dean Glen, the son of Tom and Hallie Neuhardt, was born Aug. 22 1949 at Greston, la. He has lived with his parents on the form north of Lenox since 1961.  He attended the Lenox public school where he was a sophomore.

Dean was a cheerful young man whose interest and abilities were in the field of mechanics and farming. Even as a child he took such care of his toys that they are still in good condition.

He took pride and pleasure in salvaging old machinery and getting it in good running condition.  His latest project was a tractor which and a friend had restored

to working condition.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, a sister, Mrs Dean Hayes of Ankeny, one niece and one nephew, his two grandmothers, Mrs Fern Neuhardt of

Sharpsburg and Mrs Dora Karns of Afton, a number of aunts, uncles and other relatives.

Casket bearers were Allen Pierce, David Hewitt, Dean Hayes, Hal Downing, Henry Steele and Roland Miller. Roland Buxton sang accompanied by Marcia Bender.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 13, 1966

Shepherd, Willie Walter -

Services were held at the Lenox Christian Church on Friday, Jan. 28 for Willie W. Shepherd, 64, a farmer living west of Lenox, who passed away at Rosary Hospital Jan. 26. The Rev. David Shaeffer of Lenox and Rev. James Ralph of Creston were the officiating ministers. Rolland Buxton wad soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Ruth

Boltinghouse. Interment was in the Lenox Cemetery.

Willie Waiter Shepherd was born April 7, 1901, in Villisca, Iowa, to Walter Theodore and Myrtle Nette Shepherd. He died Jan. 26, 1966, at Rosary Hospital

in Corning at the age of 64 years, 9 months and 19 days.

He spent most of his life in Taylor County. At an early age he united with the New Market Christian Church, and later attended the Nazarene Church at

Creston.

Oct. 12, 1929, he was married to Zelma Stogdill. They were the parents of two children, Donald and Joyce. His wife, Zelma, died in 1955. On Sept. 8, 1956 he

married Lena Stogdill Shepherd.

Survivors include his wife Lena, son Donald of Lenox, daughter Joyce Hogue of Loveland, Colo.; five stepsons, Wilbur, and Ronnie of Moberly, Mo.; Gory of Creston,

J. D. of Lenox and Danny at home; one son-in-law and five daughters-in-law; fourteen grandchildren; one sister, Marie Ridnour of Junction City, Ore.; five brothers, Paul of Sacramento, Cal.; Leonard of Clear Lakes, Cal.; Silas of Cottonwood, Cal.; Orval of State Line, Cal.; and Johnny of Susanville, Cal.

His father, mother, 3 brothers, Otho, Harry and Merle and a grandson, Kamby Hogue, preceded him in death.

Besides the immediate family, Mr. Shepherd leaves to mourn his passing many friends and neighbors who thought of him as a man who used the golden

rule as his guide. The spirit of helpfulness and personal concern for others was manifest at all times.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 3, 1966

Wilcox, Sarah Jane Wilson -

Sarah Jane Wilson Wilcox, daughter of John Byerly and Ellen Hamilton Wilson, was born January 16, 1868, in Washington County, Iowa, and died on January

24, 1966, at the Rosary hospital at Coming at the age of 98 years and 8 days.

When she was 7 years of age she moved with her family to Taylor County, Iowa, to the farm which is now the Harve Wilson home. She was united in marriage

to John C Wilcox on March 9, 1892. To this union 3 children were born; a daughter, Mrs Harry (Mae) Butler; 2 sons, Lee A. and Dwight R. She and her husband were privileged to observe their Golden Wedding anniversary on March 9, 1942, at their home in Lenox.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John, on December 26, 1948; son, Dwight, on August 19, 1965; 5 brothers, James, David, Samuel,

Edward, Robert, and a sister, Elizabeth McClintock. She was a good mother, a faithful and loyal neighbor and leaves many friends in the Lenox and Clearfield

communities. She was a faithful church member as long her health permitted.

She is survived by her daughter, Mae, of Lenox; a son, Lee A. Wilcox, of Ceresco, Nebr., 2 granddaughters, Vivian, of Lenox; Mrs. James (Carolyn) Chromy,

of Raleigh, North Carolina; 2 great grandchildren, Paul, and Jamie Lee Chromy, of Raleigh; a son-in-law, Harry Butler; 2 daughters-in-law, Irma Wilcox,

of Lenox; Nadine Wilcox, of Ceresco; and a brother, Harve Wilson, of Lenox.

Services were held at Bender Funeral Home in Lenox on Thursday, January 27,1966, conducted by Rev. David Shaeffer, pastor of Lenox Christian Church.

Interment was in the Fairview cemetery at Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 3, 1966

Wright, Mrs Frank -

Mrs Frank Wright, 53, died suddenly Monday night Jan 10 in the Lucas Co. Hospital at Chariton.  She and her husband had purchased an acreage near Chariton about a year ago. and were living there and planning retirement there.

She leaves besides her husband, a son known as Lannis, in the Air Force stationed at Kegsler, AFS, Mississippi and a daughter, Gabhart, also two grandchildren.

The Wrights lived in a trailer in the Lenox Park for about three seasons starting in 1961.  He was a foreman of the bridge crew for Cunningham and Reese, working in this vicinity.  They were originally from near Malvern.

The funeral and the burial were at Chariton, Friday.  Some who went from here were Carl Bland, Allen Curphey, Lowell and Leland Wilson, Robert Saadoris, Bob Page, Gary and Gail Mains, some of the men and worked with Mr Wright; others were friends of the son.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa January 20, 1966