Obituaries
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[Dickinson, Clara Hensley]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Monday     October 16, 1989

Clara Dickinson

Mrs. Clara Dickinson, 87, of Ft. Morgan, Co, formerly of this area, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 1989, at Ft. Morgan.

She was born July 29,1902, at Mansfield, Mo, the daughter of John Marshall and Emma Jones Hensley.    She married Earl David Dickinson in 1921.   He preceded her in death in 1950. She had lived in Ft. Morgan since 1959.

Survivors include daughters Geraldine Dickinson, Ramona Dickinson and Barbara Dickinson all of Ft. Morgan, Co, Mrs. Loreta Mae Newton, Oklahoma City, Ok, and Mrs. Julia Yost, Longview, Tx. There are five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Willie Cantrell of Mansfield, Mo, is a sister.

She was preceded in death by parents, husband, and daughter, Wilma.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, at Shearer Cemetery near Braddyville.

Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church at Ft. Morgan, Co.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

[Dickinson, Earl David]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     October 26, 1950     p. 2

Hold Rites For Earl Dickinson In Hopkins

HOPKINS Earl David Dickinson, 53, passed away at his home near Siam, Tuesday morning. He was working in his garden and suffered a heart attack.

Funeral services were held at the Hopkins Baptist church Friday. The pastor, Rev. N. J. Lewis, was in charge.

He had been employed on farms in the Hopkins vicinity for many years, but had purchased a farm in the Siam vicinity and had recently moved there.

He is survived his wife; five daughters, Geraldine and Loretta (both of Red Oak and Ramona, Julia and Barbara of the home and four brothers. Burial was in the Shearer cemetery northwest of Hopkins.

The Swanson funeral home was in charge.

[Dickinson, Earl David]

Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri)

Wednesday      October 18, 1950     [p. 1]

Earl David Dickinson

Siam Resident Died Tuesday Following Heart Attack

Earl David Dickinson of near Siam, Ia., died unexpectedly about 8:30 o’clock Tuesday morning of a heart attack while working in his garden. He was born March 12, 1897 at Lonedell, Mo., and came to the Hopkins and Siam communities from Hartville, Mo., 28 years ago. Surviving are his wife; five daughters, Miss Geraldine Dickinson and Miss Loreta Dickinson, both of Red Oak, Ia.; and Ramona, Julia and Barbara of the home; four brothers, Lee, of Greenfield, Ind.; and Elisha, John and Alfred Dickinson of Hartville, Mo.; and two sisters, Mrs. Nan Wood of Hartville and Mrs. Allie Shaddy of Gardena, Calif.

Funeral rites will be conducted at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Baptist church of Hopkins by the Rev. W. J. Lewis. Burial will be in the Shearer cemetery.

[Draper, John Allen]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Thursday      December 19, 1985

Former Shambaugh man killed in accident

John Draper, 21, of Aurelia, Ia, formerly of Shambaugh, was killed in a three-vehicle accident near Larabee, Ia, this Thursday. The accident occurred one and a half miles north of Larabee, Ia., at 9:45   am on Highway 59.

Draper was driving northbound on the highway   and   attempted   to   pass   a northbound semi-tractor when his vehicle collided   head-on   with   a   southbound vehicle, according   to   Iowa   Highway Patrolman Muilenurg of Cherokee who investigated.

Draper was driving a vehicle which was registered to his brother, Thomas Draper of Sutherland, Ia., Muilenurg said.

The driver of the southbound vehicle was also killed in the accident, authorities said.

FUNERAL SERVICES ARE pending for John Draper, 21, a former Shambaugh resident, who was killed in an automobile accident this Thursday (Dec. 19, 1985) morning near Larabee, Ia.

He was the son of Rev. Ray and Margaret Draper of Shambaugh.

Brothers and sisters are Mike and Thomas, both of Sutherland, Ia., Mrs. John (Sheryl) Williams, Shambaugh, Mrs. Mark (Mary Susan) Sunderman of Jeffersonville, Ia, and Danny of Shambaugh.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

[Draper, John Allen]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Monday December 23, 1985

Services held for John Draper, 21

Funeral services for John Allen Draper, 21, son of Rev. and Mrs. Ray Draper of Shambaugh, were held on Saturday afternoon at the Shambaugh Church of God, with Rev. Paul Carrier and Rev. Virgil Blosser officiating.

Mr. Draper was killed in an auto accident on Dec.  19, 1985 near Larabee, Ia.

Survivors include his parents of Shambaugh; brothers, Mike Draper and Thomas Draper, both of Sutherland, Ia., and Danny Draper of the home; sisters, Mrs. John    (Sheryl) Williams    of Shambaugh and Mrs. Mark (Mary Susan) Sunderman of Jeffersonville, Ia. Grandmothers are Frances Reeder, Martinez, Ga., and Mary Draper, Sutherland, Ia. There are 11 nieces and nephews.

Burial was in Shearer cemetery near Braddyville.

[Draper, Ray Lester]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Wednesday      February 27, 2002

Ray Draper

Rev. Ray L. Draper, age 72, of Sutherland, Iowa, formerly of Shambaugh, Iowa, died Monday, February 11, 2002, at Cherokee, Iowa. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 15, 2002, at Church of God, Shambaugh, Iowa with Pastor Michael Hyde, Pastor Bob Batherton and Pastor Ralph Draper. There was visitation 7-8 p.m., Thursday evening, February 14, 2002, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial was in Shearer Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa with military rites by the American Legion Post #98 and V.F.W. Post #9230 of Clarinda, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family for memorials of their choice. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements.

Ray Lester Draper was born May 29, 1929, at Sutherland, Iowa, O'Brien County to Lester Draper and Mary E. (Dodge) Draper. Ray died Monday, February 11, 2002, at Sioux Valley Memorial Hospital Emergency Room, Cherokee, Iowa. Ray grew up in Sutherland, Iowa, graduating from the Sutherland High School in 1948. He entered the army after attending Omaha Bible College in 1950. He served with the army for 2 years during the Korean War. In 1951, Ray was married to Margaret Reeder in Augusta, Georgia. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary December 8, 2001. Ray attended Columbia Bible College in Columbia, South Carolina, graduating with a B.A. degree in Biblical Education. He also attended Dallas Theological Seminary. Ray and Margaret served with village missions in New    Mexico   for   5    years. Following that, they moved to Augusta, Georgia, becoming the founding director of the Augusta Christian Day School.   Ray served numerous churches in Iowa and Ohio over the years, having served as minister of the Church of God in Shambaugh, Iowa for over 20 years. Recently retiring after serving 5 years at the Green Mound Church of God in Wayland, Iowa. Ray served his Lord in ministry for over 50 years. Ray loved fishing and hunting and riding his motorcycle with his boys and grandchildren. He also was an avid gardener and automotive technician.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents and son John Draper.  Survivors include his wife Margaret, five children; Mike Draper of Cherokee, Iowa, Sheryl Williams and her husband John of Clarinda, Iowa, Tom Draper and his wife Sue of Sutherland, Iowa, Susan Sunderman and her husband Mark of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Dan Draper of Paulina, Iowa, fourteen grandchildren: Jeremy, Jarrod, Justin and Shala Williams, Heather and Caleb Sunderman, Michael, Nicole and Matthew Draper, Erin, Tricia, Greg and Tyler Draper, Taylor, daughter of Dan Draper, two great grandchildren: Mallory Lynn Williams, daughter of Jeremy and Megan Williams and Ethan son of Nicole Draper. Also surviving are his brothers and sister: Darrell Draper and wife Ruth of Milford, Iowa, Eleanor Martin and husband Lester of Aurelia, Iowa, James Draper and wife Helen of Cherokee, Iowa, twin brother, Ralph Draper and wife Eleanor of Wayland, Iowa, and a host of friends and neighbors all over the different states.

A memorial service was held 9:30 a.m., Sunday, February 24, 2002, at Maple Grove Church of God, Sutherland, Iowa.

 [Dunn, Charles Lee “Chuck”]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Wednesday      October 24, 2001

Chuck Dunn

Chuck Dunn, age 40, of Braddyville, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 17, 2001, at the Schildberg Quarry, Macedonia, Iowa. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m., October 20, 2001, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Bettie Hull officiating. Visitation with the family was held 7-8 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2001 at the funeral home. Burial was in the Shearer Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa. A memorial will be established. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa was in charge of arrangements.

Charles Lee (Chuck) Dunn was born May 12, 1961, at Maryville, Missouri, to Marvin Lee Dunn and Sara Ann (Scott) Dunn. Chuck was a 1979 graduate of South Page High School, College Springs, Iowa. He was united in marriage March 29, 1979, to Shelly Van Fosson at her parent's home near Elmo, Missouri. Chuck was a mechanic for Schildberg Construction Company. Chuck loved his family, his dog and enjoyed being outdoors.

Chuck was preceded in death by his mother, Sara Carmichael. Survivors include his wife, Shelly of their home, son, Jeremy Dunn, daughter, Jayne Dunn, father, Marvin Dunn of Braddyville, Iowa, step-father, Larry Carmichael and wife Laurie of Clarinda, Iowa, sister, Dee Marriott and husband Mike of        Braddyville, Iowa, Grandmother, Anna Scott of Clarinda, Iowa, Father-in-law; Kenneth Van Fosson and friend Jewell Gray of Elmo, Missouri, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

[Dunn, Elmer James]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Monday     January 4, 1993

Elmer J. Dunn

Elmer J. [ames] Dunn, 76, of rural Braddyville died Thursday night Dec. 31st at Bethesda Care Center where he had been for the past month.

He was born Feb. 11, 1916, in Page County, Iowa, the son of James H. [ayes] and Ida B. [elle] McCurdy Dunn. He was a 1933 graduate of Clarinda High School and married Mary Ellen Henderson on Jan. 6, 1937. They farmed in the Braddyville area and Mrs. Dunn preceded him in death Jan. 2, 1992.

He is survived by three children: Mrs. Tom (Margaret) Livengood, Braddyville, Marvin [Lee] Dunn, Braddyville, and Tom Dunn, New Market. There are seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Mrs. Homer (Maggie) Davison of Braddyville is a sister. He was preceded in death by parents, wife and three brothers.

Funeral services were held Monday, January 4, 1992 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Loren Daly officiating. Burial was in Shearer cemetery near Braddyville.

Memorials maybe directed to the Shearer cemetery or Braddyville Rescue Unit.

[Dunn, Emmett C.]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Monday     December 28, 1992

Emmett C. Dunn

Mr. Emmett C. Dunn, 90, of rural Braddyville, died Saturday evening, December 26, 1992 at Bethesda Care Center after a long illness.

He was born May 1, 1902, in Taylor County, the son of James H. [ayes] and Ida B. [elle] McCurdy Dunn. Mr. Dunn was a lifelong farmer of the Braddyville area.

He is survived by a brother Elmer Dunn and a sister, Mrs. Homer (Maggie) Davison both of Braddyville. Also surviving are nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents and brothers Aaron and Roy.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 29 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Loren Daly officiating. Burial was in Shearer cemetery near Braddyville. Memorials may be directed to the Shearer cemetery fund.

[Note: Iowa State Birth Certificate gives the place of birth as Buchanan Township, Page County, Iowa.]

[Dunn, Lulu Esther Eberly]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Thursday     December 5, 1985

Services held for Esther Dunn 84

Mrs. [Lulu] Esther Dunn, 84, of Clarinda died Dec. 2, 1985 at Bethesda Care Center where she had lived for nearly two years.

She was born Feb. 16, 1901, near Shambaugh, the daughter of Martin and Sarah Huddle Eberly.

On May 11, 1921 she was married to Roy [Marvin] Dunn who preceded her in death March 2, 1984.

The Dunns farmed east of Braddyville and lived in Shambaugh before moving to Clarinda.

Mrs. Dunn is survived by three children: James Edward Dunn, Kansas City, Mo; Mrs. Ray (Alice Lucille) Boyd, Omaha, and Mrs. James (Dorothy Mae) Williams, Clarinda. There are nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Ray Eberly of Villisca, Ia., is a brother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother and one sister.

Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, with Rev. Charles Bulger officiating.

Burial was in Shearer cemetery east of Braddyville.

[Dunn, Mary Ellen Henderson]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Monday     January 6, 1992

Mary E. Dunn

Mrs. Elmer J. (Mary E. [llen]) Dunn, 72, of rural Braddyville died Thursday afternoon, January 2, at Bethesda Care Center where she had been a patient for the past two weeks.

She was born September 14, 1919, in Page County, the daughter of Jesse Lee and Alice Smith Culbertson Henderson.

She was married to Elmer J. [ames] Dunn on January 6, 1937. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn have been farmers in the Braddyville community.

Besides her husband, Elmer, of the home, she is survived by three children, Mrs. Tom (Margaret) Livengood, Braddyville; Marvin Dunn, Burlington Junction, MO; and Tom and wife, Sheryl Dunn of New Market. There are seven grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents and two brothers.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Loren Daly officiating. Burial was in Shearer Cemetery near Braddyville.

[Dunn, Marvin Lee]

Marvin Dunn, age 63, of Braddyville, Iowa, died Friday, June 25, 2004, at the Bryan LGH East, Lincoln, Nebraska. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 29, 2004, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Gary Jaeckle officiating. Visitation with the family was held 7-8 p.m., Monday, June 28, 2004 at the funeral home. Burial was in Shearer Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa. A memorial will be established. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Marvin Lee Dunn was born November 3, 1940, at Braddyville, Iowa, to Elmer [James] Dunn and Mary (Henderson) Dunn. He was a life long farmer and was also a trucker. Marvin enjoyed fishing, horses and also enjoyed gardening and cooking.

Preceding Marvin in death were his parents and son, Chuck Dunn (10/2001). Survivors include his daughter, Dee Marriott and her husband Mike of Braddyville, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Shelly Dunn of Clearmont, Missouri; grandchildren: Jacob Marriott, Samantha Marriott, Jeremy Dunn and fiancée Bev, Jayne Dunn; brother, Thomas Dunn of Clearmont, Missouri; sister, Margaret Livengood and her husband Tom of Braddyville, Iowa.

[Note: On-line obituary available from Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, http://www.efc.cc/_main/obituaries.asp]

[Dunn, Roy Marvin]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Monday      March 5, 1984

Roy Dunn

Funeral services for Roy M. [arvin] Dunn of Clarinda were held this Monday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Bulger officiating.

Mr. Dunn died Friday evening at Bethesda Care Center where he had been for the last three weeks.

He was born Jan. 28, 1898 in Taylor County to J. [ames] H. [ayes] and Ida [Belle McCurdy] Dunn.

In 1921 he was married to Lulu Esther Eberly, who survives. They lived in the Braddyville area when he was farming and later in Shambaugh and Clarinda.

Other survivors include one son, Edward James of Kansas City, Ks; two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Alice) Boyd of Omaha and Mrs. Jim (Dorothy) Williams of Clarinda; two brothers Emmett and Elmer of Braddyville and one sister Mrs. Homer (Maggie) Davison of Braddyville; nine grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two infant brothers.

Burial was at the Shearer Cemetery near Braddyville.

[Note:  Iowa State Birth Certificate gives the place of birth as Buchanan, [Page County], Iowa.]

[Dunn, Sheryl Kay Malcom]

Sheryl Kay Dunn, age 59, of Clearmont, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Saturday night, February 15, 2003, at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, shortly after being admitted. Sheryl was born November 24, 1943 at Clarinda to Robert Edward and Verla Eldora (Cobb) Malcom. Sheryl graduated from New Market High School. January 4, 1964 at New Market, Iowa, she was united in marriage to Thomas Dunn. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Burlington Junction, Missouri. Sheryl is survived by her husband, Thomas, of Clearmont son, Perry Dunn of Clearmont, brothers Darrell Malcom and his wife Karen of Carol Stream, Ill., Ed Malcom and his wife Sharon of Pineville, Mo., Tom Malcom and his wife Virginia of Plattsmouth, Neb., sister, Doris Last and her husband Dana of Hartsburg, Ill., brother-in-law Marvin Dunn of College Springs, Ia, and sister-in-law Margaret Livengood and her husband Tom of Braddyville, Ia. Sheryl was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb 19, 2003 at the Burlington Junction First Christian Church with burial at Shearer Cemetery near Braddyville, Iowa. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in her name. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda was in charge of arrangements.

[Note: On-line obituary available from Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, http://www.efc.cc/_main/obituaries.asp]