Cochran, Orson -

Orson Cochran, 80, former resident of the Lenox area, died at Clarinda, Iowa January 9, 1972.

Mr. Cochran, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cochran, was born November 19, 1891 at Lenox, Ia.

He was raised in the Lenox area and was married to Gertrude Shaw December 14, 1918. Mrs. Cochran was killed in a car accident in 1929. He married Angle Clark October 14, 1931 at Omaha, Nebr. They farmed in the Lenox area until 1956 when they moved to Mt. Ayr. They lived there for two years then moved to Clarinda and have resided there since.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarinda.

He is survived by his wife, Angie, one daughter, Mrs. Elvin (Veldeva) Long of Jefferson City, Missouri, two sons, Warren H. of Neptune, New Jersey and Veldon Orson of Placenta,

California. Also one sister, Mrs. Clara Vird Cochran of Milan, Missouri and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 10 am Tuesday, Jan. 11 at the Davelle Funeral Home in Clarinda at 10 a.m., with. Rev. Cecil Latta officiating.

Services were held that afternoon at 2 p.m. from the United Methodist Church in Lenox with Rev. Floyd Newbrough and Dr. J. D. Almes officiating.

Music was furnished by Billie Jean Barker and Mrs. Helen Brokaw with Mrs. Norma Paymal, organist.

Bearers were Melvin Williams, Ronald Wurster, Glen Williams, Raymond Dill, Dwaine Boyer and Donald Beck.

Burial was in Blue Grove cemetery near Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 13, 1972

Davis, Otto Marion (Shorty) -

Otto Marion (Shorty) Davis, a long-time resident of the Lenox area, died December 2nd, 1971 at Rosary Hospital in Corning, Iowa. He had entered the hospital Nov. 29th for

tests and treatment of his lengthy affliction, emphysema, seemed to be improving when suddenly taken much worse and all help seemed to be of no avail.

"Shorty", as he was more commonly known in the Lenox vicinity, was born at Hayes, now Lincoln Center in Adams County, Iowa, Dec. 26, 1901, the son of Steve and Abbie Schooling

Davis. He attended rural school near his farm home until his father's death, then at an early age made a home for his mother.

He was an industrious man, honest in all his dealings and respected by everyone.

He moved to the farm five miles west of Lenox in January, 1930, and continued farming there until illness forced him to retire in 1968 on the same farm.

Preceding him in death were his father, mother and two brothers.

Survivors are an only sister, Mrs. Effie Nevius of Danville, Ill., two nieces and their families, Mrs. Helen Hansen of Corning, Iowa, Mrs. Kathryn Good, Evergreen Park, Ill.

Mr. Davis was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Lenox, Iowa.

Services were conducted Friday, Dec. 10th from the church by Rev. Fr. Reginald Maslinski.

Burial was in North Fairview cemetery at Lenox with close friends, Walt Hill, Tip Lucas, Leo Bridgeman, Lloyd Leonard, Leland Wurster and Roy Maeder as pallbearers.

Music was furnished by Mrs Lonnie Barker and Mrs. Paul Brokaw with Miss Rosemary Bradley, pianist.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 16, 1971

Freshour, Ivan Ellsworth -

Ivan Ellsworth, son of Charles and Emma Freshour, was born Nov. 13, 1891 in Adams County, Iowa, and passed away at the Rosary hospital in Corning at the age of 80 years

and 28 days.

He was a brother of Mrs. Reva Martin of Lenox. He devoted his life to farming and spent his entire life in the Corning community except for a few years which were spent in Falls City, Nebr. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Corning.

He is survived by his wife, Fannie, two brothers, Warren of Carbon, Delmar of Corning, and one sister, Reva Martin of Lenox, a step-daughter, Georgia, 9 step grandchildren of Omaha, and 13 great grandchildren. The step grandson Darrill Van Winkle of Cedar Rapids had made his home with him. He is also survived by several nieces and

nephews and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Nate, Boyd and Melvin, two sisters, Elva Means and Ada Winstone and a step son, Orville DeLong.

He will be greatly missed by all.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 16, 1971

Hanne, Sophia Bethke Boltinghouse -

Sophia Boltinghouse Hanne, daughter of Ludwig Louis and Bertha Bethke, died November 16, 1971 at Lumberton, Mississippi at the age of 85. She was born in Pestchigo, Wisconsin on October 31, 1886.

She was united in marriage to Charles T. Boltinghouse in Edgeby, North Dakota, on Jan. 18, 1906. Two children were born to this union, Evelyn Merle and Thelma Fern.

The family moved to Lenox, Iowa in 1913. They were united with the Christian Church in Lenox.

Mr. Boltinghouse died Feb. 29, 1944. She moved from the Lenox area soon after her husband's death and resided with her daughters for several years.

She was united in marriage to Wm. Hanne November, 1949. They made their home in Bettendorf, Iowa until his death in May, 1968.

She leaves to mourn her death, two daughters, Evelyn Caskey, Omaha, Nebr., Thelma Davis and son-in-law, Frank E. Davis of Lumberton, Miss., three sisters, Marie Reynolds, Chula

Vista, Calif., Clara Railing, of Minneapolis, Minn., and Alice Soulsby of Stanford, Montana, sisters-in-law, Bertha Carter, Eva Armstrong and Ethel Bryant, plus many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 20, 1971 at the Bender Funeral Home in Lenox, with Rev. Donald Briley, pastor of the Christian Church officiating.

Music was furnished by Mrs. Richard Walter.

Bearers were Tip Lucas, Dwain Boyer, Delbert Routh, W. Ernest Bryant, Roland Boltinghouse and Kenneth Boltinghouse.

Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 25, 1971

Harvey, Robert -

Robert Harvey, 86, long-time resident of this area, died Nov. 18, 1971 at Greater Community Hospital in Creston, Iowa after a long illness.

Robert Harvey, son of Joseph and Mary Hannah Harvey, was born on a farm near Blockton, Iowa, October 18, 1885. In his youth he became a member of the Christian Church of Blockton where his membership remained.

As a young man, Mr. Harvey spent six years in military service, serving a term in the Philipines and as a trumpeter for his regiment. After his discharge from military service, he farmed in Colorado, Arkansas and Iowa. In 1943 he retired from farming and moved to Lenox, where he resided until his death.

On September 8, 1910, he was united in marriage to Vera Rush who survives him. Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. LeRoy Helm of Des Moines, Thelma and Jean Harvey of Lenox, and Mrs. Robert Barber of Neenah, Wisconsin, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters and one grandson.

Mr. Harvey had a special fondness for young people and was never happier than when surrounded by young friends & relatives. During his retirement, he maintained a special

interest in the children of his neighborhood, travel, extensive home projects and intense enjoyment of his musical instruments.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Nov. 21st at 2 pm from the Bender Funeral Home with Rev. Don Briley, pastor of the Lenox Christian Church officiating.

Bearers were Dale Riley, Lloyd Wood, Carl Spring, Wilbur Rong, Kenneth Riley and Charles Brown.

Burial was in the Clearfield cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 25, 1971

Lewis, Joseph -

Joe Lewis, 79, a long-time resident of the Lenox community, died at his farm home west of town Monday afternoon.

Mr. Lewis is survived by his widow, Nellie, a daughter, Mrs. Earl Lillie of Lenox, two sons, Arthur of Des Moines and Earl of Creston and several grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 22nd at the Christian Church with Rev. Don Briley officiating.

Music was furnished by Gwen Maynes, Bonnie Schrader and Ruth Boltinghouse.

Bearers were Ray Lewis, Paul Lewis, Glenn Lewis, Michael Lillie, Melvin Strait and Kenneth Boltinghouse.

Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 23, 1971

Madden, Bernice Louise Johnson -

Mrs. Bernice Madden, 63, of Lenox, died Monday afternoon at Rosary hospital in Corning. She had been hospitalized a month with an extended illness.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Duane (Sharon) Raitt of Salina, Kansas, three grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Lurene Slater of Gibbon, Nebr., Mrs. Frances Clark and Mrs. Jennie Brand of Creston, a brother Clare nee Johnson of Kent and a host of friends in the Lenox area.

Her husband, Roy, died several years ago.

Funeral services will be held this (Wednesday) afternoon at the United Presbyterian Church in Lenox at 2 p.m. Rev. Wallace Nelson will officiate.

Burial will be in the: Lenox cemetery.

A memorial for the cancer fund has been established in lieu of flowers.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 25, 1971

Madden, Bernice Louise Johnson -

Bernice Louise Johnson, the daughter of Nels and Minnie Johnson, was born on a farm east of Lenox, Oct. 28, 1908. She attended school in Ringgold County.

On March 10, 1928 she was united in marriage to Roy Madden. To this union one daughter was born, Sharon (Mrs. Duane Raitt).

She and her husband lived on a farm east of Kent for ten years. Then they bought a farm south of Kent on Highway 25 where they lived for 24 years.

On August 10, 1964 they purchased a home in Lenox at 301 West Temple. Her husband died on Dec. 17th, 1964.

She was united with the United Presbyterian Church of Prairie Star in 1956 and was a member of the Prairie Star Ladies Aid until after she moved to Lenox, where she started

working at the Lenox Cafe and the White Way Cafe.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter, Mrs. Duane Raitt and 3 grandchildren, sisters, Mrs. Ross Slater of Gibbon, Nebr., Mrs. Irean Clark and Mrs. Jennie Brand of Creston, and one brother. Clarence of Kent.

Her father, mother two half sisters and two half brothers and one sister, Marie Adkisson, preceded her in death.

Funeral services were conduced Wednesday afternoon at the United Presbyterian Church in Lenox at 2 p.m., with Rev. Wallace Nelson officiating.

Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 2, 1971

Matya, Bernadine O'Connell -

Bernadine O'Connell Matya, only daughter of Homer and Nellie Lucas O'Connell, was born April twenty eighth in Taylor County, Iowa, and passed away Nov. 14, 1971 at the Rosary hospital in Corning, Iowa.

She graduated from the Corning high school in 1952 and started work in June at the North Side Bank in Omaha, Nebraska making her home with the Vincent Miller family.

On Nov. 7, 1953, she was married to Thomas E. Matya and lived in Omaha until June 1964 when they moved to their present home nine miles south of Corning.

They were blessed with five children, Timothy, Kathleen, Nancy, Maureen and Mary Michelle.

Bernadine was a member of the St. Patrick Altar Society.

She is survived by her husband and five children, her mother and father, aunts, uncles, and cousins and many friends. She was proud of her family and loved them very much. She

was always ready and willing to help anyone who needed help.

Funeral services were held at the St. Patrick Church in Corning, Iowa, November 17, at 10:00 a.m. conducted by Father Lloyd Connolly, assisted by Rev. Guy O'Donovan and Rev.

David Cuttings of Mt. Michael High school, Elkhorn, Nebr.

Mrs. William Kelly was organist and Mrs. John Cruise vocalist.

Mass servers were Jim Swain, Tim Leonard and Charles Lenz. Jim Swain also served as lector. Pallbearers were Arnold Leonard, Harold Leonard, Gerald Straight, Louis, Kenneth, W R Ryan, Jr. II and Don Hefflefinger.

Interment was in Calvary cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 2, 1971

Neuhardt, Fern Noble -

Mrs. Fern Neuhardt, 86, died at the Lenox Nursing home early Wednesday morning, Dec 29, 1971 after a short illness.

Mrs. Neuhardt was born Feb. 27, 1885 on a farm three miles north of Lenox and with the exception of a few years in her early life, she lived in the Lenox and Sharpsburg communities all her life.

She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Thomas Noble.

On Dec. 19, 1904, she was married to William Neuhardt of Morton, Ill., and shortly thereafter moved back to the farm near Lenox where she was born.

She was a lifetime member of the Lenox Christian Church.

She is survived by two sons Joe and Tom of Lenox, two daughters, Leota Steele of Wichita, Kansas and Reva Cline of San Leandro, California, 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren

and a sister, Ruthe Noble of Muscatine, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William, her parents, a sister and two grandchildren.

Services were held at two o'clock Friday afternoon, Dec. 31, 1971 at the Bender Funeral Home in Lenox with Rev. Wallace Nelson, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church, officiating.

Bearers were Harold Rundlett, Cleo Stoaks, James Shawler, Paul Chitty, Kenneth Brand and Bill Beach.

Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 6, 1972

Ray, Melody Jean -

Melody Jean Ray, 7 month, 1 day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Ray, Jr., died last week at Rosary hospital in Corning.

Survivors besides her parents include two sisters, Tammy, 9, and Brenda, 6. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur King of Corning. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Ray, sr., of Creston and great grandparents surviving include Mr. and Mrs. Willard Piercy of Corning and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Moore of Blair, Nebr., also Ross King of Brooks, Iowa.

Services were held Saturday, Dec. 11th at Roland Funeral Home in Corning with Rev. Don Briley, pastor of the Lenox Christian Church, officiating.

Burial was at Oak Hill cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 16, 1971

Roll, William Harold (Shorty) -

Harold "Shorty" Roll, 71, long time resident of this area, died suddenly November 25, 1971, at the Lenox Nursing Home.

William Harold, son of Andrew M. and Myrtle Alexander Roll, was born in Red Oak, Ia February 10, 1900. He moved to the Lenox area at the age of six to live with his aunt and

uncle, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Higgins.

As a young man, Mr. Roll worked at various jobs in the community and later operated a shoe repair and harness business in Lenox. He also helped with janitorial work in the Lenox

Public schools. During the time he spent the summers traveling with the Sun Players tent show where he made a number of lasting friendships.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his aunt and uncle and a half-sister. Mrs. Mae Wallin.

He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Roll of Lenox and a nephew, James A. Roll and family of Libertyville, Ill., as well as many friends.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Nov. 27th at 2 p.m. from the Bender Funeral Home with Rev. Wallace Nelson pastor of the United Presbyterian Church, officiating.

Bearers were Eldon Jones, Marvin Reed, Pearl Reynolds, Claude Reynolds, Myrle Henderson and William Browning.

Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 2, 1971

Shawler, Glenn -

Glenn Shawler, 69, of Denver, Colorado, died in that city Jan. 6th following a gradual decline in health.

He was a brother of Bert Shawler of Lenox, Don of Creston, Beryl of Des Moines, Gail of Denver, and a sister, Reva Kipperger of Afton.

Funeral services were held Saturday. The three brothers and sister from this area attended the final rites.

Mr. Shawler will be remembered by many here, having been raised about six miles east of Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 13, 1972

Tyler, Elizabeth -

Elizabeth Tyler, 61, a former resident of Lenox, died Monday at Woodward state hospital in Woodward, Iowa.

Born Jan. 22, 1910, in Lenox, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Tyler.

She is survived by a brother, Donald of Lenox and two sisters Mrs. Roy (Helen) George of Santa Anna, Calif., and Mrs. Alvin (Geneva) Drumm of Orange, Calif. A brother, Hugh,

preceded her in death. She was a member of the Lenox United Presbyterian Church.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 15th at 10:30 a.m. from the Bender Funeral Home with Rev. Wallace Nelson officiating.

Bearers were Don Tyler, Phil Tyler, Paul Tyler, Dale Eklund, Winston Tyler and Dr. Allen Tyler.

Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 16, 1971

Weed, Marla Mae -

A fire which gutted the interior of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marven Weed Dec. 15th, claimed the life of their daughter, Maria, a three year old.

Mr. Weed is deputy sheriff of Taylor County and the family at one time lived in Lenox.

Marla Mae Weed, daughter of Marven and Glenna Weed, was born April 18, 1968, in Corning, Iowa.

Survivors include her mother Glenna and father, Marven, 3 brothers, Donnie, Lonnie and Kenny, three sisters, Cindy, Kathy and Shellie, grandparents  Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Weed

of Orient, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Lock of Gravity, great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lock of Gravity, Wilbur Fudge of Corning and Rev. A. R. Weed of Fontanelle. Also 27 aunts and

uncles, numerous cousins and friends.

She enjoyed and attended Sunday School at the Gravity United Methodist Church. Her most enjoyable moments were spent playing with her friends in the city park.

Her black, sparkling eyes and high spirits will always be a rewarding remembrance to her family.

Marla was preceded in death by two great grandmothers, Mrs. Wilbur Fudge and Mrs. A. R. Weed.

She was baptized into the Christian faith by her great grandfather, Rev. A. R. Weed on May 12, 1968.

Services were conducted at the Methodist Church in Gravity Saturday.

Marla was laid to rest in Washington cemetery in Gravity.

Since the fire, numerous clothing and furniture contributions by organizations and friends have provided sufficient clothing and furnishings for the family. Quite a large sum

of money has also been raised to the Weeds in their time of need.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 23, 1971

Wurster, Clara Charlotte -

Clara Wurster, 79, died at the Lenox Nursing Home Friday, Nov. 19th, 1971.

Clara Charlotte Wurster, daughter of Christian and Katherine Haering Wurster, was born on a farm 2 miles west of Lenox, Iowa, June 7, 1892 and died at the age of 79

years, 5 months and 12 days.

She spent the early years of her life on the farm until 1914 at which time she moved with her parents to Creston, Iowa, and continued to live in the same home until she was unable

to care for herself because of failing health. She entered the Lenox Rest Home in April, where she remained a very uncomplaining patient through her long suffering.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Pauline Troemel and one brother, John.

She is survived by one sister, Anna Milliken, two brothers, William and Sam, all of Lenox, also several nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends. She will be greatly

missed by all.

Funeral services were held from the Bender Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 21st, with Rev. Wallace Nelson, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church officiating.

Bearers were Clyde Belding, Marvin Coffey, Russell Wurster, Clarence Olson, Clarence Haering and Leland Wurster.

Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 25, 1971