Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa obituaries
transcribed by: Lorelei Rusco - lorerus@iowatelecom.net
 
 

Beran, Carolyn Brown -

Funeral services for Carolyn Beran of Lenox were held Monday, July 10, 2006 at

the Lenox United Presbyterian Church in Lenox with Rev. Tim Maxa officiating.

Burial took place in the North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Memorials may be

directed to Southern Christian College of Midsayap, Cotabato, Philippines

for Student Scholarships. On-line condolences may be left at

www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Carolyn Beran was born January 29, 1938 in Port Angeles, Washington the

daughter of Austin Brown and Ellen Grace Gibson. She graduated from Lenox High

School in 1955 and went on to further her education graduating from Iowa State

University with a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics in 1959. On June 29, 1958

she was united in marriage to John C. Beran at the Stringtown Church in Stringtown.

She was a teacher/missionary from 1969-1987 and 1990-1999 served as a missionary

in Philippines where she taught Home Economics in two church related schools and

for many years worked in nutrition programs with families in a slum area of Manila

and a resettlement community near Manila. Carolyn also helped set up a health program in

Manobo tribal communities in a mountain area near where she lived.

Carolyn loved flowers, cooking and playing the piano. She served as a ruling elder in

the Lenox United Presbyterian Church, Sunday School Teacher, Christian Education

Director and president of the Presbyterian Women's Association.

Survivors include her husband, John Beran, Lenox; children, son Mark (Tammy)

Beran, Colo, Iowa; daughters, Beth (Donovan) Drake, Durham, North Carolina and

Gail (Karl) Neils, Seattle, Washington; mom Ellen Grace Brown, Prescott, Iowa; two

grandchildren, Michael and McKenzie Drake; brother Byron (Marilyn) Brown,

Prescott, Iowa; sister Laura (Loren) Scholl, Branson, Missouri; and a host of friends

in the U.S. and the Philippines.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Austin Brown.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 12, 2006

 

Brown, Mildred Lucile Davis -

Mildred Lucile Brown, born in Taylor County, Iowa in 1912, went to her maker April 10,

2006. She passed away of natural causes at the age of 94 in Phoenix, AZ. She was the

daughter of Frank and Edith F. (Johnson) Davis. Mildred had an active life, She may

have set a longevity record as a lounge singer in Omaha, Nebraska at the New Tower

Inn in the seventies and eighties. Mildred moved to Arizona to live with her daughter

in 1991.

Mildred's family goes back to the early 1600's in Virginia. She is survived by her daughter,

Barbara Jane Adams Pfeifler, her son Dennis Frank Brown and her sister, Melva Bunn and

two nephews, Richard and Rany Bunn from Tulsa. Mildred has five grandchildren, two of

whom live in Florida and eight great-grandchildren. The family gathered on Saturday,

June 24, 2006 at the Washington Cemetery in Gravity, Iowa.

Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Bedford in charge of local arrangements.

[Born 20 Jan 1912]

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Florea, David Ross -

David Ross Florea, 48, of Hopkins, Missouri died June 20, 2006 at St Francis Hospital,

in Maryville, Missouri.

David was born February 10, 1958 in Maryville, Missouri, the son of Orville and Mary

(Sumy) Florea. A 1978 graduate of North Nodaway High School, Hopkins, David

married Tammy Sue Morehouse August 6, 1977 in Hopkins.

He was in maintenance at the Energizer Battery Plant in Maryville. He was an avid

hunter and fisherman and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.

He was preceded in death by his father: Orville Wayne Florea on March 24, 1997.

Survivors include his wife: Tammy of their home; son: Jack Florea and his fiance',

Julie Jo Hughes, Hopkins; daughter: Angela Florea Heideman, Hopkins: grandson:

Dylan Heideman; his mother and step-father: Mary and Virgil Carpenter, Agency,

Missouri; brothers: Stephen, New Castle, Oklahoma; Dwight, Maryville and Jim,

Hopkins; sisters: Diane Ashbaugh, Maryville and Connie Krupppstadt, St Joseph,

Missouri; stepbrothers: David Carpenter, Agency; Steven Carpenter, Harding,

New York; and Ronald Carpenter, St Joseph; step-sisters: Christine Martin,

St Joseph; Diane Nation, Springdale, Arkansas; and Debbie Lebow, Elwood,

Kansas; mother and father in law, Ralph and Arieta Gordon, Maryville; and many

nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Saturday, June 24, 2006 at Price Funeral Home Chapel,

Maryville, Missouri; Burial at White Oak Cemetery, Pickering, Missouri.

Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri was in charge of arrangements.

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Ihrig, Bernice Maud Moon -

Bernice Maud Moon Ihrig, of 6305 Greenbriar Lane S. W. died at West Ridge Care Center

on July 3, 2006. Memorial Service: Friday July 7, 2006 at St. Mark's United Methodist

Church, and Saturday, July 8 at Blockton Christian Church. Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery,

Blockton, Iowa. Teahen Funeral Home is serving the family.

Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn King; and her husband Gary of Columbus, Ohio,

and Marilyn Small and her husband Henry of Cedar Rapids; three grandchildren,

John Edward King and Mary Ellen King Bradley (Michael) both of Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania, Elinor Lee King of Oxford; great granddaughter Grace Carolyn Kimes of

Oxford and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Merton, in 1998 and two brothers and three

sisters.

Bernice was born May 1, 1909, near Blockton, Iowa, to John William Moon and

Sarah Lorene Beson Moon. She married Merton Ihrig, on August 17, 1931, in

Ottumwa. He died on April 4, 1998. She attended the University of Iowa and

graduated with a B.S. degree from Northwest Missouri State University. She was a

teacher in the Blockton and Bedford, Iowa, schools for 25 years. She and Merton

lived in Iowa City, Grinnell, Sioux City and Blockton where they purchased a farm.

From there they retired to Creston, Iowa. While living there she was a member of

First Christian Church, Christian Women's Fellowship, Woman's Club, Chautauqua,

and the Retired Teachers Association. She was a life member of I.S.E.A. In 1993

they moved to Cedar Rapids where she was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist

Church and chapter DK P.E.O.

Bernice was a kind and loving person. Everyone who knew her treasured her sweet

smile and her sparkling brown eyes. Mother made her love of flowers reflect

her own philosophy of life—nurture and care with God's love can make a garden

bloom anywhere—even in one's heart.

Memorials may be directed to St. Mark's United Methodist Church.

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King, Quentin E -

Quentin E. King 74, of Marshall, MO, died Monday, July 10, 2006 at Fitzgibbon

Hospital in Marshall.

Cremation Memorial services were held Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Campbell-

Lewis Chapel in Marshall. Rev. Wayne Doolin officiated. Memorials may be made to

Missouri Valley College.

Born August 28, 1931, in Bedford, IA, he was the son of the late Earl L. King and

Mollie Stewart King. On August 26, 1949, he married Virginia Blake who survives of

the home. He was a graduate of the University of Iowa and did graduate work at the

University of New Mexico and the University of Northern Iowa. He had lived in Marshall,

since 1974 moving from Centerville, IA. He coached basketball at several Iowa and

New Mexico High Schools, coached basketball at Indian Hills Junior College in

Centerville, IA, and finished his coaching career at Missouri Valley College,

coaching basketball and baseball. He was also a farmer and was a school bus

driver for the Marshall School District.

Additional survivors include one daughter, Karen Mitchell and husband, Keith,

of Ottumwa, IA: one son, David King and wife, Pam, of Marshall; eight grandchildren;

nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Bob King.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 19, 2006

 

Lesher, Marion Ross Sr. -

Graveside memorial services for Ross Lesher, age 67 of Westside, Iowa who left

on his final long-haul to paradise Thursday, June 29, 2006 at the Crawford County

Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa. Ross was moved to the hospital from his daughter

Bethany's home on June 27th where he had been receiving care (24/7) from his children.

Services were held Saturday, July 1, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at the Washington Cemetery in

Gravity. Memorials can be given in his name. Please leave a message of tribute to the

Lesher family on our web page, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Marion (Ross) Lesher Sr, was born December 23, 1938, in Bentonville, Arkansas the

son of Clyde and Bernice Lesher. Ross and his family lived in many places before

settling in Gravity, Iowa where he remained until adulthood.

In 1968, he was joined in marriage to Viola R. Moller and they had three children,

Jennifer (JJ), Marion (Rooney) Jr., and Bethany. Ross was an over-the-road trucker

for more than 45 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Shirley Slade Lesher of Westside, Iowa;

two daughters Jennifer and her husband Junior Arellano of Vail, Iowa; and

Bethany and husband Jose Jimi Gonzalez: of Denison; a  son, Marian Ross Lesher Jr.,

of Ida Grove, Iowa; a granddaughter, Paige Lesher and two grandsons, Fernando

and Jaden; brothers and sisters Ruth (Lesher) and Melburn Taylor of Texas; Naomi

(Lesher) Brummfield of Waukee; Dellamae (Lesher) and Tom Mernin of Bedford;

John and Mary Lesher of Missouri; Marvin and Margarette Hulse of Creston;

Myra (Lesher) and Dennis Lock of Bedford; Gary Lesher of Bedford; Delora Lesher of

Varina, Iowa; Delores Lesher of Winterset; and a half sister, Margarite Glassman of

Kansas. There are too many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grand-nephews to

name. There are also his very dear friends from the trucking industry all across

the USA who will have fond memories of Ross. Last, but not least, he will be deeply

missed by his ex-wife, to whom he was married for 20 years, the mother of his children

and lifelong friend, Viola Toal of Denison.

Preceding Ross in death were his parents Clyde and Bernice Lesher; three sisters,

Melba Ruth, Delores and Pauline "Polly" Hulse; three brothers, Lonnie Harold, Lyle,

and Paul "Bud"; two sisters-in-law, Colleen and Doris; a brother-in-law, Ronald

Brumfield; and Ross will be joining his grandson, Colt Lesher (son of Ross Jr.)

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Lucas, Jeffrey Jacob -

Jeffrey Jacob Lucas was born at the Pella Community Hospital on September 13,

1972. He came early and experienced some difficulty breathing, so spent the first

2 1/2 weeks of his life at Blank Hospital for Children in Des Moines. He was lovingly

welcomed home by his brother, Ted and his parents.

Jeff was baptized as a baby at the United Methodist Church in Lenox. He went to

Sunday School and church at the First Baptist Church in Pella. Jeff spent all of his

school days in the Pella Community School system. He participated in multiple

activities including the Talented and Gifted program, band, chorus, swing choir, the

Honor Society, and athletics football, basketball, and golf!

The basketball team qualified for the State Tournament in 1991 and Jeff was the

recipient of the Class 2A Student Athletic Achievers Award. Jeff enthusiastically

embraced everything he did and enjoyed being with his friends immensely. He

graduated with honors with the class of 1991. Jeff furthered his education at Iowa

State University. His classes were in Business Administration with a major in Accounting.

He joined the same fraternity as Ted, Phil Kappa Theta, and was active in many fraternity

activities. He graduated with honors and distinction in 1995.

Jeff moved to Minneapolis and landed his first job with Andersen Consulting. He was

later employed by Service Net and then by Retek doing computer applications. Jeff,

was one of those rare people who understood tech language and could also relate with

people. He was fiercely loyal to his team of co-workers.

Jeff was a real people person. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help

anyone in need. His quick humor and even temperament made him a joy to be around.

Jeff enjoyed reading, playing with his Golden Retriever "Jake" as a boy and most

recently with Ted's Golden "Kirby". He also took in a kitty "Kato" last summer who was

an endless source of fun.

Other hobbies included reading, grilling, golfing, playing softball, playing cards,

fishing, and spending time with friends and family. Jeff had a special relationship with

his brother, Ted. Even though they were quite different, they established a bond at

an early age. They nurtured that bond through working and playing together and spending

countless hours enjoying each other's company.

Jeff passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 19, 2006 in Minneapolis at the age of 33.

He leaves behind his parents, Tim and Joan Lucas of Pella; his older brother Ted

Lucas and wife Jennifer and their baby son Wyatt of Canton, Ga.; his maternal grandparents,

Julian and Josephine Walter of Lenox, Iowa; and his paternal grandmother, Selma Lucas of

Lenox.

Jeff loved his extended family including aunts and uncles, Marvin and Rosemary Walter of

Lawrence, Ks.; Jean (Walter) and Jeff Miller of Corvallis, Or.; Dena Lucas of Albuquerque,

New Mexico; Vicki (Lucas) and Phil Maltzahn of Grand Island, Ne.; Mitzi (Lucas) and Mike

Magnuson of Lincoln, Ne.; and Ada (Lucas) and Craig Calendine of Omaha, Ne.; along with

many cousins and a host of friends.

He was  preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ivan Lucas, his aunt Marsha Walter,

and his uncle, Larry Smith.

For those desiring, memorials may be designated for a Jeff Lucas Scholarship Fund.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 28, 2006

 

Mohler, Monica Leona Cullen -

Funeral services for Monica Mohler, age 82 of Bedford, who died Saturday,

July 8, 2006 at the Bedford Nursing and Rehab Center were held Wednesday, July 12,

2006 at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Interment was held at the Fairview Cemetery

in Bedford. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Bedford Senior Meal Site

or the American Cancer Society.

Monica Leona Cullen Mohler was born September 3, 1923 south of Massena, Edna Township,

Cass County, Iowa, in the same farm home as her father. She was the oldest daughter of

Peter Francis Cullen and Leona Morrison Ware Cullen. Monica started country school in rural

Cass County Edna No. 6 and also attended Ottumwa Heights School in Ottumwa. In December

of 1938, she moved with her family to the Wray farm six miles south of Lenox which her

father had purchased in 1935. She and her sister, Seraphia attended Lenox High School

where Monica graduated with the Class of 1941. She received her teaching certificate on

September 9, 1941. Her first teaching job was Lincoln No. 1 School in Creston in April of

1942. During the summers, if not attending summer school, she worked for Mayme and

Dick O'Grady of Conway until 1946. She taught at several schools including Zion Consolidated;

Orient; Platte Township School No. 1; Kent; Washington No. 1 (Spread Eagle); and Clayton

Township Hess No. 3. While teaching at the Hess School, she met her future husband, Charles

Mohler; The couple was united in marriage on May 15, 1948 in Hiawatha, Ks. Together

they built a small home for themselves in Clayton Township on his land, moving in

shortly after they were married.

Monica continued to teach for one more year at the Hess School, She truly enjoyed

helping Charles on the farm throughout their married life, She also helped with the

dairy herd they had jointly with his father until 1954, when they quit the dairy business.

Many times she would come home from working the morning shift at the local restaurant

to find tractor ready and waiting for her.

On June 16, 1950 their daughter Mary Margaret was born to bless their lives. She

attended her first year of school at the Hess School where Monica had taught.

Monica started working at the Skylark Cafe in 1954 for Bob Cobb and continued to work

there until 1967 through several different owners. She worked for one summer for

Luella Straight at the Frosty Trete, really enjoying that job. She then went to work for

Rilda Miller at the Hi-Way Cafe until 1974, when she started a job for Matura as a

driver. When Charles became ill in 1978, she stopped working outside the farm and stayed

home to lovingly care for him.

Monica always had a big garden, canning, freezing, and preserving the produce. She

was known for sharing her abundance with others. She enjoyed being outside and told

about the young quail coming to sit on the fence posts and she and they would sing to

each other as she worked in the garden. In 1989, she decided it was time to move into

town, but not slow down. She continued to all kinds of crafts, decorating cakes, knitting,

crocheting, quilting, and making gifts were just a few of the things she enjoyed. Her candy,

fruit cake and goodie platters were always one of the highlights for the many delighted

recipients during the holidays.

Monica also kept busy with volunteer work, going to Mercer Center church to quilt on

a regular basis. Embroidering lovely pillow cases and making other items as well as helping

with the Bazaar. She later started quilting and helping at the Bedford Meal Site.

In May of 2003 Monica received a Shining Star Award at the Iowa Governor's Conference

on Aging. This award was given to those individuals who go above and beyond to creatively

solve a problem or bring a service to those in need. It honors the hard work, dedication,

outstanding efforts and achievements of those who help Iowa's older adult population.

Monica would be one of the first to arrive with food or help in times of need for family

or friends. Watching out for her neighbors and sharing meals with them was not uncommon.

Monica lived to travel, visiting many mainland states including Alaska, Hawaii and a cruise

to the Caribbean with her friends. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards and doing

word search puzzles, anything to keep her hands and mind busy.

The annual Lenox Alumni Banquet was always a highlight for her as she enjoyed her

classmates and was involved in the planning and carrying out of the event. This year was her

65th class reunion. She was a member of the Victory Club, BPW, helped with activities

for the Chamber Main Street in Bedford and was known for her custard pies at Bingo.

Monica attended the United Christian-Presbyterian Church and was active in events there.

Always ready to help others, often putting their needs above her own is how family and

close friends describe Monica. Two of her pet peeves were . . People who thought they

knew all about something..But actually knew nothing about it at all. And people who

couldn't do their job. Monica was an outspoken lady, firm in her beliefs, yet there was

much gentleness in her actions. Her wit and sense of humor could catch you off guard and

keep you smiling... even into her final days.

Left to cherish Monica's memory are a half sister, Mildred Ware Watts of Purcellville,

Va.; sister-in-law, Pat Mohler of Gladstone, Mo.; along with nieces, nephews, cousins and

many friends.

Preceding Monica in death were her father, Pete on June 15, 1962; mother Leona

on July 14, 1971; an infant sister Marian Lucille; daughter Mary Margaret Mohler on

January 17, 1980; husband Charles W. Mohler on December 16, 1980; sister Seraphia

Stoaks and husband Gene of Lenox; brothers-in-law Harlan Mohler and wife; Dale

Mohler and Lyle Watts; sister-in-law Mary Beth Murphy and husband Flavel.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 19, 2006

Mulford, Carrie Kessler -

Carrie Mulford, age 97, of Osceola (formerly of Creston) passed away Tuesday, June

27, 2006 at the Osceola Nursing and Rehab Center.

Carrie was born March 12, 1909 in rural Union County, Iowa to Grace (Burke) and John Kessler.

She was a graduate of the Creston High School with the Class of 1927.

She married Joseph Raymond Mulford in Creston in 1928. John passed away in

1988. Carrie was a homemaker and a farm wife, Carrie and Joseph farmed near

Prescott until moving to Creston in 1974.

She was a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church in Lenox for 26 years; a member

of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church since 1974; a member of the Catholic Daughters of

America, St. Ann's Society and the Altar Society; she also served on the Diocesan

C.C.W. Board for several years.

Carrie was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1988; a son; John Mulford

in 1986; three brothers: Edward Kessler, Ernest Kessler, Harry Kessler, and one sister,

Alice Myers.

The survivors are sons: Jim (Shirley) Mulford, Johnston, IA.; Stephen (Pattee) Mulford,

Norwalk, IA; seven grandchildren: Linda Rogers, Karen Mulford, Shelly Hansen, Mark Mulford,

Beth Younadam, Jackie Cox, and Johnnie Mulford; nineteen great-grandchildren; four

great-great- grandchildren.

Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Services were Saturday, July 1, 2006 at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, in Creston

with Father Leonard Kenkel, officiating. Burial was in the| Calvary Cemetery, Creston,

IA.

Memorials may be directed to Holy Spirit Catholic; Church. On-line condolences

may be left at www.pearsoniuneralliomes.com.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 5, 2006

 

Sanders, Ruth Beach -

Ruth Beach Sanders passed away on June 21, 2006, in Fresno, California.

Ruth was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on September 6, 1934, to Emery "Hal" Beach

and Jeanette Brooks Beach-Brewster. She lived in Lenox for several years and

attended Lenox High School.

Survivors include her son James D. Ward, Grandson James D Ward Jr., and

brothers Lee Haldene Beach and George Spencer Beach.

She was the niece of Josephine Beach Walter of Lenox.

Services will be held at a later date in Lenox with burial at the East Fairview

Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 28, 2006

 

Schrodt, Trula Ilene Harris -

Trula Schrodt, age 75, of the Siam, Iowa area, died Monday, June 12, 2006, at Beverly

Healthcare, Maryville, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday,

June 15, 2006 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Visitation with

the family will be held 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at the funeral home. Burial

will be in the Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Trula

Schrodt Memorial family choice. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.walker-merrick-wolfebarr.

com.

Trula Ilene Harris Schrodt (75) was born November 4, 1930 to Edgar and Neva Harris

and entered into rest June 12, 2006. She lived in Taylor County growing up, mostly on farms.

Trula was always wanting to be outside, soaking up the sunshine. She met her husband, James

Henry Schrodt and was married on September 30, 1950. They were married nearly 45 years.

They moved to a farm east of Clarinda where they began their life together, working side-by-

side. Unto this union four children were born. They are Vicki Lee Fitzwater, Omaha,

NE; James Wendell Schrodt and wife Kathy, Bedford, IA; Nancy Ilene Adams and

husband Vic, Maryville, MO; and Betty Joan Albanez and husband Rick of Papillion,

NE, all of whom survive her.

Trula and Jim continued to farm, purchasing their own farm in 1976 just outside of

Siam and a second one a few years later where they resided until death. Over the

years, Trula worked at different locations, helping to make ends meet. She

worked as a waitress, cook, and nurse. Many remember the last ten years of her

career when she cooked for the Sale Barn Gate and offered Trula's Lunch at the

sale auctions. During that time, Trula regularly got up at 3:00 in the morning to

bake fresh pies and prepare tenderloin meat for sandwiches, both of which

were loved.

Trula and Jim were blessed with nine grandchildren: Lori Ilene Hatcher and

husband Carl and Roger Mathew Fitzwater; James Alan Schrodt and wife Beth,

Kandy Lynn Giggar and husband Tim, and Kerri Deanna Schrodt; Christina

Jane McMichael and husband Jim; and Tiffany Ann, Jake Edward and Savannah

Elizabeth Albanez. In addition, ten great grandchildren complete their

family.

Trula was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters, Evelyn and

Lewis Schrodt and Dorothy and Paul Whitfield, brother, Robert Harris and

brother-in-law, Willis Newby.

Sisters Anna Mae McMillin and husband Mic and Lois Newby survive her. She also is

survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved her very much.

Trula was very proud to be a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

She loved being with family and friends. She was light hearted and fun, with a

wonderful, beautiful smile and laugh. She was always there for us. We will miss our

Mommy forever and ever.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 28, 2006

 

Walters, Mary L Dawson -

Mary L. Walters, age 79, of Red Oak, Iowa passed away Monday, July 3, 2006 at the

Good Samaritan Care Center after an extended illness. Mary Louise Walters was

born July 11, 1926 in Bedford, Iowa the daughter of Ray and Mamie (Lantz) Dawson.

She was raised in Bedford, Iowa where she attended school. Mary was united in

marriage to Lee Walters on August 2, 1946 in Hiawatha, Kansas. When Lee

returned from World War II, they moved to Red Oak, Iowa where they have lived their

whole married life. Mary was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, was a homemaker, and

helped Lee with his electrical business.

Preceding Mary in death were her parents; son: James Lee Walters in 1976; two

sisters: Margaret Dawson and Rosie Steigleder, and a brother: Joe Dawson. Survivors

include her husband: Lee Walters of Red Oak, Iowa; daughter, Janet Maynes of

Arden Hills, Minnesota; grandchildren: Pat Maynes and wife Kelly of Red Oak,

Iowa; Jill Maynes of Somerset, New Jersey; and Jeff Walters and wife Betsy of Kirkwood,

Missouri; great grandchildren: Tucker, Grace, and Libby Walters all of Kirkwood

Missouri and Jarrett and Carter Maynes of Red Oak, Iowa; many nieces and nephews and

other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 10 AM Friday, July 7, 2006 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette

Funeral Chapel Burial was at the Evergreen Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 12, 2006

 

Woosley, Robert E -

Robert E. Woosley, age 77, passed away June 18, 2006 in Missouri Valley, IA.

He was born March 17, 1929, in Creston, IA. His parents were Kenneth and

Bernice Woosley. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mavis

Olson and a great-grandson, Koby Woosley.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce and the following children and their spouses:

Russ and Marilyn Woosley, Ron and Phyllis Woosley, Judy and Dennis Knight,

Randy and Peggy Woosley, Rod and Pat Woosley, and Jimmie and Dorothy

Miller. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 23, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the John A

Gentleman 72nd St. Chapel in Omaha, NE.

Burial was Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery, Lenox,

IA.

Memorials to the family.

The John A. Gentleman 72nd St. Chapel at 1010 N, 72nd St., Omaha, NE. 68114

was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 28, 2006

 

Wurster, Willis Edgar -

Funeral services for Willis Edgar Wurster were held Monday, July 17, 2006 at the

United Methodist Church in Clearfield, Iowa, with Military Rites conducted by Woodside

Post #97 American Legion. Taps played by Susan Schweers and Gloria Schuelke. Burial

at West Fairview Cemetery Lenox, Iowa.

Willis Edgar Wurster, 79, first son of Herman and Sheila Wurster, was born April 4,

1927 in Taylor County, southwest of Lenox. He passed away July 13, 2006 at

Clearview Home in Clearfield, Iowa.

Willis joined the Presbyterian Church as a boy and later transferred his membership

to the Clearfield United Methodist Church. He attended Grant No. 2 (Cornbread College)

country school and graduated from Clearfield Community School in 1945. Willis served in the

US Navy during World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post No 97.

Willis was united in marriage to Lois Irene Blessman June 18, 1948. To this union five

children were born; Gloria Jean, Dennis Eugene, Brenda Kay, Connie Irene, and Marcia Lynn.

Willis lived in the Clearfield community all his life. He devoted many years of his life

to farming and raising Polled Hereford cattle. He enjoyed having a radio by his side as

he worked. Several hours were spent painting the white picket fence and buildings. In

later years, he liked puttering around on his gator! He served on the boards of Farm Bureau,

Taygold Coop, and the Clearfield school for several years. Willis and Lois enjoyed

neighborhood gatherings, camping with family and friends, and serving with the

Clearfield Lions at the Iowa State Fair. Willis and Lois enjoyed their winter months in

Florida, where many friends were made and games were played. Willis always looked

forward to visits from his grandchildren for card games, sequence, or just a good

conversation about tractors, farming, or life.

Left to cherish Willis memory are his wife, Lois, of Clearfield; four daughters

Gloria and husband Mark Schuelke of Bedford, IA: Brenda and husband Kenneth

Stephens of Clearfield, IA: Connie and husband David Parrish of Bedford, IA:

Marcia and husband Paul Maynes of Lenox, IA: fourteen grandchildren, Bonnie

and husband Theodore Ramsey of Troy, IL; Zebulon and wife Andrea Schuelke of

Bedford, IA; Greg Schuelke of Iowa City, IA; Joshua and wife Erica Stephens of Cuba

City, WI; Jacob Stephens and companion Nicole Lovell of Stuart, IA; Joni Stephens of

Ames, IA: Adam and wife Tori Parrish of Clearfield, IA; Dirk Parrish and fiance Noelle

Schrader of Lincoln, NE: Todd Parrish of Clearfield, IA; Abraham Schweers of Lenox,

IA; Susan Schweers of Chicago, IL; Becky Schweers of Ames, IA: Michelle and

Landon Maynes of Lenox, IA: and five great grandchildren: brother Howard and wife

Dorothy Wurster and sister Twylla Wurster of Lenox, IA: sister-in-law Ester Blessman

of Cedar Rapids, IA: brother-in-law Leroy and wife Betty Blessman of Mt Ayr, IA; many

nieces, nephews, relatives, and a host of friends.

Preceding Willis in death are his parents, Herman and Sheila Wurster; son Dennis

Wurster; son-in-law Herman Schweers; and brother-in-law Wayne Blessman.

Willis treasured his family and friends and felt any time spent with them was a gift.

Willis and Lois were very devoted to each other and were always side by side. His

loving smile will be missed by all.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 19, 2006

 

Young, Henry Forrest -

Funeral services for Henry Young, age 88 of Athelstan, who died Monday,

July 3, 2006 at the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center were held Friday, July 7,

2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Interment with

military rites accorded by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164 were

held in the Athelstan Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the ZA-GA-ZIG

SHRINE. Please leave a message of tribute to the Young family on our web page,

www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the

Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Henry Forrest Young was born February 25, 1918, in a tent (with 10 inches of snow

on the ground!) in Bennett Springs, Missouri the son of Edward Young and Kate

(Barnes) Young. At the age of nineteen, during the Great Depression, he went to work

for the CCC Camp No. 1757 in Bedford. On December 13, 1939, he was united in

marriage to Geraldine Wandalea Cordell. The story of how these two met goes

like this: Geraldine met Henry on a blind date. You see, there were several gals

and guys going out and Henry didn't know which gal would be his date. However,

Geraldine sat next to him as he drove his Model A. And, as they say, the rest is history!

To this loving union six children were born.

In April of 1945, Henry answered the call to serve his country by entering the United

States Army serving during World War II in the European Theatre, spending most of his

time in Italy. He served in the infantry and participated in several battles and campaigns.

He received two Overseas Service Bars; the European African Middle Eastern

Theatre Ribbon with two Bronze Stars; the Good Conduct Medal; and the World

War II Victory Medal. Upon his discharge in December of 1945, he returned to Athelstan

where he worked as a carpenter most all of his life.

He had been a member of the Southern Baptist Church of Blockton, a fifty-year member

of the American Legion, and the Masonic Lodge. In 1978, he was installed in the Scottish

Rite of Free Masonry in the Valley of Des Moines; he was also a member of the ZAGA-

ZIG Temple Shrine. Henry also served as Marshall and Mayor of Athelstan for many years.

Henry and Geraldine loved to dance, attending as many area dances as possible.

His passion was in working with wood. And Henry, with his big heart, would always be

making a doll house or baby cradle for his grandkids or their friends.

Left to cherish Henry's memory are his three daughters Wanda South and

husband Jim of Anita; Henrietta Mendes and husband Sergio of Saratoga,

California; and Mary Eckert of Parnell, Missouri; a son-in-law, Laverne Wildt of

Bedford; a daughter-in-law, Patty Young of Lake Stevens, Washington; a sister, Hazel

Newell of Lebanon, Missouri; nineteen grandchildren; thirty three great-grandchildren and

three great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding Henry in death were his parents; his wife Geraldine in 2003; a son Lester Young

in 2005; two daughters Katie Wildt and Norma Daniels; two brothers Arthur Young and

Bert Young; a sister Susie Worley; and a son-in-law Larry Eckert.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 12, 2006