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[Rosena Wolfe Kernen] [Catherine Alice Murphy Darling] Times-Republican Thursday December 7, 1916 [p. 1] Death Visits in Two Homes Mrs. Kernen Passes Away on Sunday Mrs. Charles Darling Answers Summons on Thanksgiving----Both Were Highly Respected. Mrs. Fred Kernen, a pioneer resident of this community, died at her home north of Bedford on Sunday at noon, at the age of 76 years. The deceased was widely known in the community and her demise has caused mingled feelings of regret and sorrow. She is survived by her husband and several children, all of whom were present. The funeral was held Wednesday from the home, Rev. F. M. Redinger of the Conway M. E. church officiating and interment was made in the Lexington cemetery. _______________________________________________________________________ The sad demise of Mrs. Charles H. Darling occurred on Thursday, November 30th, following an extended illness, which covered the past six years. The deceased, despite her ailment, was able to continue with her regular work until last January, when her condition became such that she was forced to put aside most of her household duties. During the past few weeks her weakened strength gradually became more acute until death relieved her suffering. With the death of Mrs. Darling Bedford loses one of its well-known and highly respected inhabitants, she having been a resident of this city for the past 21 years and having lived in Taylor County since 1875. Possessing a lovable and generous disposition, the deceased easily made friends and had a wide and varied acquaintance in the community. Catherine Alice Murphy was born in McHenry County, Ill., March 25, 1845, being a daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Murphy. When 9 years of age, she moved to Jones County, Iowa. In February on the 22nd day of the year 1868, she was united in marriage with Charles Henry Darling, with whom she has lived a happy and prosperous life. Eight children were born to bless this union, seven of whom survive the mother's death, and will aid in alleviating the grief of the bereaved husband and father. Those living are Mrs. Lewis Swearingen [Amanda] of Blockton, Iowa; Mrs. Walter H. Beam [Ruth], Martensdale, Iowa; William W. of Dove, Mo.; Fred Elmer of Lincoln, Nebr.; George Lewis of Canon City, Col.; Ned A. of Chicago, Ill.; and Mark T. [odd] of Bedford. Her daughters and son Mark were present during her last illness. The deceased was a member of the Bedford M. E. church and the funeral was held from that place on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Levi F. Goodwin. Interment was made at the Platteville cemetery. Relatives present at the funeral were Fred Darling of Lincoln, Neb.; Ned Darling of Chicago, Ill.; W. [alter] H. Beam of Martensdale, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Fuller of Cowles, Neb.; Mrs. Abbie Booth and sons, E. P. and Edward, of Sharpsburg, Iowa. The bereaved ones have the sincere condolence of the entire community. [DARLING, CATHERINE ALICE MURPHY] [DARLING, CATHERINE ALICE MURPHY] Times-Republican Thursday December 12, 1916 p. 8 Obituary. Rosa [Rosena] Wolfe was born in Switzerland, April 4, 1842. April 21, 1870, she was united in marriage to Fred Kernen in Switzerland. To this union were born 8 children, 7 of whom survive. They are: Fred Kernen, Mrs. Rosa Mitchell, Mrs. Mary Robey, Jake Kernen, Levi Kernen, John Kernen and Carl Kernen. One son died when three years old. Mr. and Mrs. Kernen moved to America in 1883 and settled on a farm in Adams County, west of Corning, where they resided until 1889, when they moved to Taylor County, near Guss. In 1892 they moved near Lexington, where they have since resided. Mrs. Kernen suffered a stroke of paralysis six days before her death. Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 21, 1935 p. 5 Hold Services For Miss Vera Quinn Funeral services for Miss Vera Quinn, 32, who was killed in an automobile accident in Kansas City Thursday, Nov. 14, were held at the St. Patrick's church in Lenox at 10 o'clock Saturday morning with Rev. McStay in charge. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Vera Ellen Quinn, daughter of James and Catherine Quinn, was born on a farm southwest of Lenox, Aug. 26, 1903. She spent the early part of her life in and around Lenox and attended the Beachdale school and later the Lenox high school. In October 1921 she entered the employ of the Bell Telephone Company at Creston. In 1925 she was transferred to Kansas City, Mo., to the long distance office of the same company. Here she worked as an operator for a few years and later was promoted to the position of supervisor in which capacity she was serving at the time of her death. She united with the St. Patrick church at Lenox and after moving to Kansas City changed her membership to the St. Benedict church at that place. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Quinn of Lenox; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Howard of Anita and Mrs. Ralph DeVoe of Bedford; four brothers, Ernest Quinn, William Quinn, and Edward Quinn of Lenox and Charles Quinn of Maloy. Also, by seven nieces, Marion, Helen, Marjorie, Betty, Geraldine, and Shirley Ann DeVoe of Bedford; Phyllis Quinn of Lenox and one nephew, Wilford Quinn of Maloy. Vera, with her cheerfulness and loving disposition, won the hearts of all who knew her. She always had a smile and pleasant greeting for all who knew her. Bedford Times-Press Thursday December 24, 1936 [p. 1] Fred Kernen, 85, Succumbs Dec. 17th Fred Kernen, 85, a resident of Taylor County for more than forty years, died at his home near Lexington, Thursday, Dec. 17. The funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. A. Walls, pastor of the Methodist church in Conway. Burial was in the Lexington cemetery. Fred Kernen, son of Jacob and Margaret Kernen, was born in Bern, Switzerland, April 14, 1851. He was the youngest of the family and was the last to be taken. June 21, 1870, he was married to Rosena Wolfe. To them were born six sons and two daughters. One son, Jake, died when three years of age. Five of the children were born in Switzerland before the family came to America in the spring of 1883 and located on a farm in Adams County. In 1892 they moved to Taylor County, which place had since been his home. Mrs. Kernen died Dec. 3, 1916. He is survived by five sons and two daughters, Fred Kernen, Jake Kernen, Levi Kernen, John Kernen, Carl Kernen, Mrs. Albert Mitchell [Rosa] and Mrs. Frank Robey [Mary], all of the Bedford and Conway community. There are also twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. One grandchild, Roy Kernen, died four years ago. Times-Republican Thursday March 14, 1918 p. 3 Mrs. Mary Long Mary E. [lizabeth] Kemery was born Nov. 27, 1850, at Farmington, Iowa, and died at Omaha, Nebraska, March 4, 1918, at the age of sixty-seven years, three months and 27 days. In early childhood she moved with her parents to Taylor County, where they settled on a farm in Jackson Township. January 26, 1871, she was united in marriage to William G. Long. To this union was born six children, of whom two, Arthur and Francis, died in infancy. On June 1, 1910, her husband passed away. The surviving children, all of whom were present at the funeral, were Mrs. Irene Mason, Chadron, Neb., Warren E. Long, Wichita, Kan., Guy W. Long and Evelyn H. Long of Omaha, Neb. She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Charles L. [ionel] Kemery, Henry Kemery, and Anna Kemery of Bedford; John Kemery of Chadron, Neb., Rosa Kemery and Viva Vandra [Vivandra] Kemery of Bedford, and Mrs. Effie Goff of Chadron, Neb., and by the following grandchildren: Hazel Mason and [William] LaMont Mason of Chadron, Neb., and Charles L. [eonidas] Mason of Deming, New Mexico. The first two years of her married life were spent in Bedford, after which time they moved to San Francisco, Cal. Here they lived for six years, moving from there to Honolulu, Hawaii. In 1882 they returned to Bedford and resided here until 1885, when they went to Chadron, Neb. In 1900 they removed to Omaha, Nebr., where Mrs. Long has since resided. Soon after her marriage, together with her husband, she united with the M. E. church, of which she has been a faithful member. A large circle of friends and relatives join in extending their sincere sympathy to those bereaved. The funeral services were held from the home of H. [iram] M. Long in charge of L. P. Goodwin. Burial was made in the Bedford cemetery. Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 22, 1970 p. 7 Mary Melvin, 80, Rites Held Jan. 18 Funeral services for Mrs. Curtis (Mary) Melvin, 80, of New Market, held January 18 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. George White. Mrs. Melvin died January 15, 1970, on the way to Municipal Hospital in Clarinda. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Mary A. Harkless, daughter of John D. [uncan] and Kitty M. [aria] Anderson Harkless, was born August 17, 1889 on a farm near London Mills Illinois. At the age of nine, she moved to Iowa with her family. She married Clarence L.[ester] Keith in October of 1913. To this union two daughters were born, Leta and Margaret. Mr. Keith preceded her in death in 1944. On June 7, 1950, she married Curtis Melvin of New Market. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. She is survived by her husband, Curtis, her daughters, Mrs. Orville Manley (Leta) of Siam and Mrs. Margaret Geer of Denver, Colorado; a brother, Jay Harkless of Clarinda; one son-in-law, seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. |