Alborn, Harold LeRoy -

An ice storm that hit southwest Iowa Wednesday afternoon wasn't just inconvenient: It was deadly.

Harold Alborn, 58, of rural Bedford was the victim of a two-truck accident on Highway 49 south of Lenox. According to the Taylor

County Sheriff's Department report, Alborn was driving a pickup truck southbound on Highway 49 when his vehicle slid on the ice-covered surface. Alborn's pickup slid sideways on the highway and was struck by a semi truck owned by Barrans Farm Supply of Lenox and driven by Roger Heim of Lenox. Heim reportedly suffered no serious injuries.

Alborn was taken to Greater Community Hospital in Creston by the Lenox Ambulance Service.

The victim's obituary appears elsewhere in this edition.

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Harold LeRoy Alborn was born April 15, 1935 to Melvin Andrew Alborn and Donna Wyoma Kessler Alborn near Perry, Iowa and died as the result of a traffic accident on January 26, 1994.

He attended school near Perry, Iowa and graduated from Waukee High. He had grown up with a strong tie to the Lutheran Church

and a strong bent to being a farmer

He married Mary Jane Trucks at Coon Rapids. Iowa and they lived for a time near West Des Moines and moved about 20 years

ago to a farm east of Bedford, Iowa.

While he did spend two years in the armed services as medic and dental technician, his plans were oriented to a life of relationship to

the soil which he tilled, and drew many comments from neighbors as to his mastering of farming.

Harold and Mary Jane were parents of three children: Mark Andrew Alborn, Michael Joe Alborn, and Rae Lynn Alborn.

The birth of a tiny grandson, Andrew Alborn, added a new dimension to his life's interests, which included membership in the

Minneapolis-Moline Collectors Club. He had restored several old tractors and did so skillfully.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Rae Lynn. He leaves his wife Mary Jane, sons Mark and Michael, sisters

Rose Keltner, Carolyn Tew, Nancy McMenomin and a brother, Terry Lee Alborn, plus good friends at community.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 29 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home conducted by Pastor Lester Johnson of the First

Baptist Church. Burial was at Resthaven Cemetery in Des Moines.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 2, 1994

Ambrose, Lizzie Froescher -

Funeral services for Lizzie Ambrose were held Tuesday, February 22, 1994 at the Larkin & Shelley Funeral Home in Lenox. Officiating,

Rev. Les Calhoun, from the Lenox United Methodist Church. Casket Bearers; Dallas Davis, Leader, Joe Brammer, Dick Brammer, Howard

Stoaks, Kenneth Young, Duane Eigenheer, George Reynolds. Interment, West Fairview Cemetery. Memorials in her name.

Lizzie Ambrose the daughter of Herman and Mary Schaffer Froescher, was born in Meade County, South Dakota on December 12, 1895

and entered into rest on February 19, 1994 at the Lenox Care Center at the age of 98 years 2 months and 7 days.

Lizzie was raised and attended school in Sturgis, South Dakota before moving to Lenox, Iowa with her parents in 1915. On November 23,

1921 she was united in marriage with William B. Ambrose in Lorimer, Iowa. This union was blessed with five children.

With the exception of her first 18 years, her entire life was spent around the Lenox Community. After her husband died she made her home with her son Jasper until she broke her hip in 1978 and entered the nursing home. She was a devoted Mother and Homemaker. She sacrificed her own needs for her family and others and never complained. She loved flowers and gardening.

Surviving to honor her memory is her son Jasper Ambrose of Lenox, a daughter, Lucille Davis of Corning. Ten grandchildren, 14 greatgrandchildren and three step great-grandchildren. Four Great-greatgrandchildren. Two daughters-in-law; Erma and

Ruth Ambrose of Lenox and three nieces.

Preceding her in death are her parents, her husband, William in 1960 and three sons; Reldon in 1986, Amos during World War II in 1944

and Karl in 1984. One son-in-law, Delmer Davis in 1979, three daughters-in-law, one sister and two brothers.

May God grant comfort and rest to those who remain.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 2, 1994

Blair, Erskine Dugan -

Funeral services were held Saturday, February 19, 1994 at United Presbyterian Church for Erskine Dugan Blair. Officiating, Margareet Ryan. Casket Bearers; Ron Fulk, Gene Shaw, Herb Welbourn, Oliver Kenagy, Dean Kenagy, Linn Kenagy. Honorary Bearers; Don Keast Sr., Bob Morris, Roger Blair, Glenn Odson, Guy Henderson, Forrest Whipp, Bob Reynolds. Interment, North Fairview Cemetery. Memorials; United Presbyterian Church, Lenox Community Trust.

Erskine Dugan Blair was born October 1, 1909 on a farm near College Springs, Iowa. He departed this life on February 14, 1994 at Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa; at the age of 84 years, four months and 13 days. Prior to his hospitalization, Erk had resided at Taylor Ridge Estates in Lenox, since October or 1992.

The eldest of three sons born to Edward Howard and Mary Evelyn (Dugan) Blair, Erk was a life-long resident of southwest Iowa. He attended rural school and graduated from Amity High School in College Springs. His father preceded him in death in 1923, and his mother in 1925.

On August 9, 1934, Erk was united in marriage with Ruth Borthwick, near Coin. She preceded him in death March 12, 1937, following the

birth of twins James Howard and Janet Evelyn, both of whom died shortly after their birth on February 12, 1937. Later that year, Erk and his brother, Paul purchased an International Harvester dealership and opened Blair Implement Company, in Lenox. He subsequently sold the business in 1961, but remained as office manager until his retirement in 1989.

Erk married Helen Sproul on April 1, 1939, in College Springs. Their union was blessed with one child, Delia Ann, born December 10, 1943.

The couple shared 52 years together, prior to Helen's passing on September 5, 1991.

An active member of the Lenox United Presbyterian Church for more than five decades, Erk was also a 45-year member of the Lenox

Rotary Club. Following his work with the Post-War Planning Committee after World War II, Erk was among those responsible for founding the Lenox Development Corporation, and served as its treasurer for many years. He was elected to four terms on the Lenox School Board and served on the Lenox City Council for ten years, and four years as Mayor. He also served 25 years as treasurer of the

Lenox Stock and Saddle Club and spent eighteen years on the Taylor Board of Review.

A licensed pilot and avid flying enthusiast, Erk was instrumental in establishing the Lenox Airport and Flying Club. In 1972, he was honored by the Lenox Community when they voted him to reign as King of their Centennial festivities.

He leaves his daughter and son-in-law, Delia and Tom Fleetwood, his brother, Francis and Paul; two sisters-in-law, Daisy Blair and Fae Kenagy; several cousins, a host of nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 2, 1994

Brendle, Clella Eunice Curts -

Clella (Curts) Brendle, 73 of Omaha, Nebraska was born April, 6 1920 in Lenox, Iowa to Frank and Margaret (Miller) Curts. She

died December 29, 1993 at her home of heart failure.

She grew up in the Lenox Community and attended school in and around the area. Clella was married to Leonard Brendle in Omaha

December 18, 1938 and they made their home in Omaha for over 50 years. Three children were born to this union; Barry, Gayle

Lynn and Tim.

She was a member of the First Methodist church and of the U.P. Womens Auxiliary. She was a homemaker, enjoyed her family,

friends, flowers and especially playing her organ.

Survivors are her husband, Leonard; daughter Gayle Lynn and husband Jim Capellopo; son Tim and four grandchildren Nikke,

Kristen and Brad Capellopo and Spencer Brendle; four aunts, Hazel Stoaks, Lela Spoonemore, Wilma Gray and Alberta Calvin;

two uncles, Raymond (Mike) Miller, all of Lenox and Frank Miller of Fairfield Bay, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandmother (Kate Miller of Lenox), infant son Barry, a sister Mildred

Travis (died in 1973) and a number of other relatives and friends.

Services were held at the First Methodist Church, with burial in the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Omaha.

Those attending services from Lenox were Dick and Wilma Gray, Howard and Dorothy Stoaks, and Lela Spoonemore.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 9, 1994

Burgmaier, Leta Maxine Dugan Pershin -

Leta Maxine Pershin Burgmaier 74, passed away February 12th at Bedford Manor. She had been a resident there since August of

1990 after her affliction of Alzheimer's became sever.

Maxine, daughter of Milo and Theo Dugan was born June 1, 1919 near Gravity, Iowa. She grew to maturity in that area attending school and church in Gravity.

She was united in marriage to Clifford Elbert Pershin November 1, 1937. To this union three children were born; a daughter, Mildred,

(Mrs. Edward Johnson) of Gravity, Iowa, two sons,  Clifford of Stanton, Iowa and Gary of Center Point, Iowa.

Elbert and Maxine always lived in Taylor County farming near Siam until 1969. They then purchased a farm near Clearfield so Elbert and his brother Mack could farm together. Maxine loved the country life and was very much involved with raising their livestock and other outside farm work. She was a very hard worker, always busy. She raised large gardens and usually had plenty to share.

Maxine and Elbert enjoyed their neighbors and got together often for a visit which could include homemade ice cream, a fish fry or a game of cards.

Maxine managed the farm after Elbert's death in 1972 with the help of son Gary and good neighbors. She started working at the Bedford Manor in 1977 where she worked for several years.

She enjoyed having her grandchildren stay with her and did fun things with them such as fishing, taking them to rodeos, having wiener roasts and playing games.

Maxine married Herman Burgmaier March 27, 1979. She enjoyed all the traveling they did together on vacations and trips in the truck hauling grain and livestock. They enjoyed all their friends and the good times they had together.

She was preceded in death by husband Elbert and her parents.

Left to cherish her memory are; husband Herman, daughter Mildred and husband Edward Johnson, sons Clifford and wife Bonnie and Gary and wife Loretta, eight grandchildren, Roy Johnson and wife Trish of New Market, Iowa, Sandra and Mark Davison, Siam, Iowa, Cathy and Brian Payne, Conway, Missouri, Patty and Vilas Morris, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Roger Johnson, Brookfield, Missouri, James Johnson, Gravity, Iowa, Darcie Pershin, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Darrell Pershin at Creston, Iowa. Four great grandchildren, Alicia and Luke Davison, and Krista and Cody Morris. Three stepsons, Gordon Burgmaier, Bedford, Iowa, Eugene Burgmaier and wife Mary of Bedford, Iowa, Mashal Burgmaier and wife Dixie of Clay Center, Nebraska. Several step grandchildren, one brother, Lowell Dugan and wife Dorothy of Gravity, Iowa; brothers-in-law Mack Pershin and wife Dorothy, Creston, Iowa and Ernest Burgmaier and wife Margaret, Winterset, Iowa, sister-in-law, Lela Pershin Dukes, Mt. Ayr, Iowa, Peral Pershin, Denver, Colorado, and Lela Burgmaiger Campbell, Creston, Iowa. Many nieces and nephews friends and other relatives.

She was a kind and considerate wife, mother, and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services were held February 16th 1994 at the Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home with Bruce Willard officiating.

Interment was at the Washington Cemetery near Gravity, Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 2, 1994

Buxton Ruth Evelyn Edwards -

Ruth Evelyn Buxton the daughter of John and Anna Cochran Edwards, was born in Lenox, Iowa on June 2, 1904 and entered in to rest at

Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa on February 21, 1994 at the age of 89 years, 7 months and 19 days.

Services were held Thursday, February 24, 1994 at Lenox Christian Church, Lenox, Iowa. Casket Bearers were; Tom Bender, Joe

Maynes, Leo Sobotka, Marvin Reed, Bob Reynolds, Vernal Thompson. Interment was at West Fairview Cemetery. Memorials to Lenox Christian Church.

Ruth was born and raised in the Lenox area and after graduating from Lenox High School, she taught in a one room country school in Adams County. On December 10, 1925 she was united in marriage with Rolland C. Buxton in Corning, Iowa. This union was blessed with the birth of two children; Garland and Katherine. Ruth was an active member of the Lenox Christian Church for many years. She devoted her life to her family and her home.

Surviving to honor her memory is her son, Garland Buxton of Lenox, her daughter, Katherine Devine; and a son-in-law Cleatie

Devine of Des Moines. She is survived by two grandsons; Michael Devine of London, England and Timothy Devine of Wellesley, Massachusetts, and one Great-Granddaughter, Lauren Devine of Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Preceding her in death are her parents and her husband, Rolland Buxton.

May God grant comfort and rest to those who mourn.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 9, 1994

Ethington, Lloyd Dale -

Lloyd Dale Ethington, 70 of Beaverton, Ala. formerly of Cedar Falls and Lenox, Iowa died Saturday January 8, 1994 at Carraway, Ala. of cancer. He was born on November 4, 1923 in Lenox, son of Harold and Helen Chute Ethington.

Mr. Ethington was a U S Army veteran of World War II. He was employed with Deere and Co. as an engineer for 35 years, retiring in 1982.

Survivors include his wife Ruth, of Beaverton, Ala., one son and three brothers, Dean Ethington, Claire Ethington and Paul Ethington and one sister, Marilyn Russie.

He graduated from Lenox High with the class of 1941. His parents and grandparents were long time residents of Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 26, 1994

Horton, Irene Francis Meeks Stringham Hinshaw -

Funeral services for Irene Francis Horton, 74, were held Saturday, March 5, at Wilson-Watson Funeral Home in Mt. Ayr. Irene died March 3, 1994.

Officiating at the service was Rev. Jerry Avise-Rouse, and music was provided by Mrs. Malcolm Eighmy and Mrs. Jim Jones. Casket

bearers were Randy Simpson, Robert Petersohn, Tim Simpson, David Petersohn, Christopher Harms, Peter Custer, and Bob Horton.

Interment was at Rose Hill cemetery, Mount Ayr, Iowa.

She was born Irene Francis Meeks, daughter of William Pinkney and Velma Louise (Joseph) Meeks, near Cumberland, Iowa, November

6, 1919. Irene grew up in Corning as her parents operated the Adams County Home. She practiced the Catholic faith and graduated the Corning High School. She married Frelo Stringham June 9, 1940 at Rock Port, Missouri and to this union three daughters were born; Janice Ann 1941, JoAnn Irene 1942 and Kay Ellen 1947, She and Frelo owned and operated the Mount Ayr Curing Plant until his

death in 1958.

In 1965 she moved to Creston where she was employed by Creston Community Hospital. She married Ronald Hinshaw, originally of

Clearfield, August 8, 1967. Ron also worked at the hospital and after they retired they spent their winters in Phoenix, Ariz, until Ron

suddenly passed away there in 1981.

On October 4, 1982 she married Carroll "Pete" Horton, also of Clearfield. They too enjoyed wintering in the south Texas area, until June 1992 when she suffered a brain hemorrhage. This resulted in her convalescence at the Clearview Home. Her recovery was quite a success until Friday, February 18, 1994, when she suffered a heart attack.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 30, 1994

Leckliter, Helen Jovine Cheese -

Helen Jovine Leckliter, 93, 400 E. Temple, Lenox, died February 7, 1994, at the Lenox Care Center.

Her body was cremated and memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. March 26 at the Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox. Private family

interment of cremains will be in the East Fairview Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Lenox Fountain in the Park.

Mrs. Leckliter was born March 27, 1900, in Lenox to George F. and Sarah Leila (Hall) Cheese. She graduated from Lenox High School in

1919 and Drake University in 1924.

She married John Glen Leckliter November 3, 1924, in Clarinda. She was a lifetime Lenox resident and operated the Economy Store on Main Street until her husband's death October 4, 1979. She was a member of Mortar Board, PEO Sisterhood, Order of Eastern Star, and First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Suzanne (husband Nick) Malett of Milwaukee, Wis; a daughter-in-law, Marilyn Leckliter Brokaw of

Lenox; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, George P. "Jack" Leckliter in 1986 and two sisters.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 2, 1994

Maudlin, Elsie Lenora Scott -

Elsie Lenora Maudlin was born to Charles and Daisy Scott on April 9, 1916 in Harrison County, Missouri and passed away March 21, 1994 in the Ringgold County Hospital in Mt. Ayr, IA.

On Oct. 8, 1931 she was united in marriage to Leonard Maudlin. To this union was born 6 children; Luella Barker, Elvis "Bud" Maudlin, Nellie Bethel, Retha Owens, Thelma Drake, and Linda Fletchall.

She and Leonard farmed for many years until they moved to Clearfield Iowa. She owned and operated Elsie's Cafe for awhile. Then she

worked in the nursing home and other cafe work until she fell and broke her hip.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard, son Elvis, her parents Charles & Daisy, a brother Lester and sisters Cora Hamblin and Peggy Scott.

She is survived by daughters; Luella Barker and husband Ralph of Nashua, IA, Nellie Bethel and Retha Owens and husband Gordon both of Leon, IA, Thelma Drake and husband Merl of Mt. Ayr, IA, Linda Fletchall and husband Fred of Kansas City, MO,  daughter-in-law Merliene Maudlin of DeSota, IA, 20 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Sister Tanzy Thurman and husband George of Hatfield, MO. Brother Blaine Scott wife Bonnie of Kellerton, Ia., and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

During her lifetime, she enjoyed gardening and Bingo. [Burial Lotts Cemetery, Worth, MO]

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 30, 1994

Miller, Cecil C -

Cecil Miller, 63, of Stringtown died January 28, 1994 at his home in rural Stringtown. No services are scheduled and interment is

private for the family. Larkin & Shelley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. [Born 10 Dec 1930]

Cecil was born in rural Stringtown and graduated from high school in Lenox, Iowa. He was united in marriage with Betty Jo Routh in Dec. 10, 1951 in Winterset.

In February of 1952 Cecil joined the Army and was stationed in Swinefort, Germany until January of 1954. After returning from the

Army, Cecil began fanning in Union County for three years and then in Adams County for another 37 years. During this Cecil drove a truck for Palco.

He enjoyed woodworking and was known for being good with his hands.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Miller of Stringtown; two daughters, Barbara (Mrs. Gary) Freeman of Lenox and Carla (Mrs. Jeff) Reed of Lenox; four grandchildren, Christy Freeman and Kurtis Freeman, Trever Reed and Jody Reed; brother-in-law, Delbert (Bernadine) Routh of Diagonal; sister-in-law, Hazel (Darwin) Sollars of Ellston, Iowa; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Harry and Edith Miller.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 9, 1994

Reason, Violet Louise Haines -

Services for Violet Louise Reason were held Wednesday January 19, 1994 at 10:30 a.m.  Larkin & Shelley Funeral Home Lenox, Iowa. Officiating was Rev. Les Calhoun. Casket Bearers; Lyle John, Duane Huber, Dave Sweeney, Dean Larimer, Larry Rogers, Homer

Teatsworth. Interment, North Fairview Cemetery.

Violet Louise Reason the daughter of Grover and Dora Molberg Haines was born July 16, 1907 in Massena, Iowa and entered into rest on January 16, 1994 at Taylor Ridge Estates in Lenox, Iowa at the age of 86 years and six months.

Violet was born in Massena and attended school in Greenfield. She stayed very busy taking care of her four younger brothers and two

younger sisters. On July 30, 1928 she was united in marriage with Cecil Reason in Cass County, Iowa. This union was blessed with three sons, Kenneth, Keith and Robert.

Violet was a dedicated mother and an avid crocheter. She was the maker of numerous afgans.

Surviving to honor her memory are her three sons; Kenneth Reason of Lenox, Iowa, Keith (Janice) Reason of Clear Lake, Iowa and Robert (Lois) Reason of Golden, Illinois. One brother; Eugene Haines of Jefferson, Iowa, Five grandchildren; Kimberly Reason, Bradley Reason, Teresa Roberts, Shelly Jones and Lisa Miller. Six greatgrandchildren.

Preceding her in death is her husband Cecil Reason, her parents, three brothers and two sisters.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 26, 1994

Riley, Helen Mae Riley -

Funeral services for Helen Mae Riley, 83, were held Feb. 2 at the Lenox Methodist Church with Rev. Les Calhoun officiating.

Casket bearers were Don Kastli, Mike Riley, Brian Wolfe, Harlan Riley, Russell Riley and Richard Riley. Music was provided by Paula Sink,

Billie Jean Barker and Marilyn Beck. Interment was at West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

Memorials were established for the American Cancer Society.

Helen Mae Riley was born March 21, 1910 near Orient, in Adair County, Iowa, the fourth of seven children born to Frank and Mary (Minarik) Riley. She passed away January 30, 1994 in Osceola, Iowa, at the age of 83 years, 10 months and 9 days. In 1913, the family moved to Adams County, just east of the Williamson Strunce Store. Helen received her education in the Prescott Community School, graduating in 1929 and attended two years at Corning High School taking a normal training course.

December 23, 1932 Helen was united in marriage with Clarence W. Riley. Two children were born to bless this union. They lived at the

edge of Lenox, Iowa until they bought a farm near Diagonal, Iowa where they resided until Clarence died in 1966.

Following his death, Helen worked for various people in their homes and settled in Des Moines, Iowa to be near her daughter.

In Des Moines she began working at Dunn's Funeral Home as a housekeeper and part-time office clerk. She worked until Christmas of 1993, and was helping her grandson Brian and son Darrell settle her daughter's estate when she died unexpectedly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers, Joseph in infancy, Lody in 1972, and Albert in 1982; two

sisters, Ann in 1957 and Ella in 1992; and her daughter Colleen Mae Wolfe in 1993.

Helen is survived by her son Darrell Dean (wife Mary) Riley of Bennington, Nebraska; a brother, Jerry (wife Molly) Riley of Prescott,

Iowa, and four grandchildren; Brian K. Wolfe, and Michael D., Diana L., and David D. Riley.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 9, 1994

Shearer, Alpha M Pelzer -

Alpha M. Shearer, age 87, of Red Oak, passed away Saturday, February 5th at the Lenox Care Center, in Lenox, Iowa after

an extended illness.

Alpha Shearer was born on December 26, 1905 in Cass County, Iowa, the daughter of William and Nora (Eshelman) Pelzer. She was united in marriage to Harold Shearer on June 19, 1929 in Elliott, Iowa. She attended school at the Polk Community Rural School

and after her marriage, they farmed in Montgomery, Cass, Pottawattamie, Adair and Union Counties until retiring in 1975 and moving to

Creston. In 1991, they moved to Red Oak.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Creston where she was active in many church activities and belonged to

several neighborhood clubs.

Alpha is survived by her husband, Harold of Red Oak, her son, Dwayne Shearer of Red Oak, three daughters, Elnora (Ellie) Rice of Des

Moines, Iowa, Rachel Gilley of Webster City, Iowa and Eldean Mings of Englewood, Kansas, 9 grandchildren, 20 great

grandchildren and 4 great great grandsons.

Funeral service were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday February 9, 1994, at Nelson-Boylan Funeral Chapel with burial in the Noble Center

Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to The Lenox Care Center.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 16, 1994

VanArkel, Inez Ione Amburn -

Inez Van Arkel of Pella passed away January 18, 1994 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, Illinois, at the age of 75 years, five months and 26 days.

Inez Ione Van Arkel, daughter of Frank and Edith Fisk Amburn was born July 20, 1918 in Lenox, Iowa. She grew up and attended school

in Lenox. On January 29, 1939, she was united in marriage with Case Van Arkel, and they made their home in Pella. To this union a daughter was born. Inez had been employed at Pella Manufacturing for many years.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pella where she also taught Sunday School and was a member of the Church Circle.

She is survived by her husband, Case; daughter and her husband, Carla and William Cruzen of Ofallon, Illinois; four grandchildren;

Casey, Jesse, Andrew, Kathryn; and two sisters; Verda Mae Austin of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, and Lela Teatsworth of Lenox, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 2, 1994