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[Besco, Hugh A.] Bedford Free Press Thursday November 19, 1908 [p. 1[ A Shocking Suicide Hugh A. Besco Takes His Life While Suffering Hallucination of A Disordered Mind Commits Rash Act No Other Cause For It One of the most shocking tragedies that has occurred in this county for a long time was that of the awful self-inflicted death of Mr. Hugh A. Besco, which occurred on the old Moore farm, four and a half miles southeast of Bedford, at about 2:30 p.m., Thursday, November 12. The details are about as follows: The family noticed him leave the dinner table, having eat a little later on that day than the remainder of the family, and start on a run to the field. His two sons old enough that purpose were on different sides of the field husking corn. He went to the side of the field where the youngest son was working and commenced to help him at the task. This particular piece of corn, it seems, was intended to be exceptionally clean, and the first intimation the son had that anything was wrong was when the father began throwing the ears entirely over the wagon, about half-husked. He worked with such rapidity that the son was unable to keep up. After continuing this kind of work for some work, Mr. Besco told his son they had done enough and would go to the house, which they did. Before they entered the house the father bid the son good-bye and went on in. Mrs. Besco remarked on the reason for quitting the field so early and Mr. Besco made no reply; passing on into the bedroom which opened off the sitting room. Then the son began to tell of Mr. Besco’s actions and add also that his father told him goodbye Just then a loud report was heard and rushing into the room a ghastly sight met their eyes. Mr. Besco laid on the floor, in jumbled-up shape near the bed. Lying under him was a double-barreled shotgun, with one shell exploded. He had evidently gone into the room, taken the gun from its resting place near the bed, placed the butt of it on the bed and the muzzle to the left temple, then reached down with the hand and pulled the trigger deliberately. No. 4 shot were used and did terrible work. The three walls, the ceiling and the bed were splattered in every direction with blood and brains, as the entire head was blown off from about the bridge of the nose. Mr. Besco was the last man in Taylor County anyone would have thought ever contemplated doing such an act. He had no financial or domestic difficulties which cause some natures to brood over their trouble---in fact no plausible excuse can be advanced whatever except that of lost reason. He was one of the most approachable and sociable men, companionable to his neighbors and friends, and kind, loving and gentle to his family. He was hard working and industrious and without vicious or bad habits of any kind. Since committing the rash act his friends and family now recall actions and words that taken in connection with the deed convince them that for the past three weeks he has been losing his reason. Trifles they were in themselves not sufficient to cause any one to think seriously of the fact, which now stand out as strong evidence that his mind had flown and left in place an irresistible impulse to take his life. Hugh A. Besco was born near Eddyville, in Wapello County, Iowa, and at the time of his death was 39 years, 4 months and 18 days old. On August 26, 1888 he was united in marriage to Miss Lena Allen, and to this union five children were born, three sons and two daughters. He leaves also an aged mother, five sisters and three brothers, and a number of more distant relatives, to mourn his death. The funeral was held from the late home Saturday at 1 p. m., conducted by Geo. A. Hendrickson, pastor of the Christian church in Bedford, in the presence of a large concourse of sympathizing friends and neighbors. The home was not large enough to accommodate near all who called to pay their respects and mingle a tear of sympathy with the bereaved ones. It seemed that the neighbors vied with each other to do honor to the memory of their friend and to share as best they could the grief of the heart broken relatives. Many beautiful floral offerings were in evidence from the Woodmen and the I. O. O. F., both of which orders he was an honored member. The lodges did not go to the home, owing to the inclemency of the weather, but met the remains at the city limits and escorted them to the cemetery, where the ritual service were conducted over the dead and the body lowered to its last long resting place. The Misses Keith and Cumming and Messrs. Burt and Hendrickson furnished appropriate music, assisted by Aneth Hendrickson on the organ. The family and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their sad hour of trial. [Besco, Hugh A.] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday November 19, 1908 [p. 1] DERANGED INTELLECT CAUSES HORRIBLE ACT LIFE ENDED IN AN INSTANT Hugh A. Besco of Jackson Township, A Suicide---Blows out his Brains His Mind was Deranged Horrible Act Committed at his Home Almost in Presence of Wife and Children Thursday, just after noon, word was received in Bedford that Hugh Besco had committed suicide. The news was almost too horrible to be believed, but it was only too true. Almost in the presence of his wife and children, he had placed the muzzle of a double-barreled shotgun to his right temple and pulled the trigger, literally blowing off the whole top of his head. No sane man could have committed such an act, and there is not a question of a doubt but what Hugh was crazy. He was a man of splendid physique and of more than ordinary intelligence. He owned a large farm in Jackson Township, and had shown himself to be possessed of good judgment and business ability. Some weeks ago, however, his family and others who were intimately associated with him, begun to note changes in his conduct. There were no marked peculiarities and nothing that could have led his associates to believe him possessed of a suicidal mania, or that would make them feel positive that his mind was unsound. However, since his untimely and violent death, those who knew him best recall many acts and words to which at the time they attached no importance, but now they realize that they could have been caused only by the vagaries of a deranged intellect. Yet up to the moment before his death no one dreamed that he was even contemplating such a horrible act. Mr. Besco and his son George had been husking corn and about 1 o’clock drove in to the barnyard with only a part of a load. All the time they were in the field, George says his papa acted strangely, and when he was talking to him George noticed tears in his father’s eyes. When they got to the barn, Hugh got off the wagon and after saying to the boy: “Strange things are likely to happen,” he bid George Good bye and started for the house. George was frightened and followed his father into the house, and started to tell his mother what his father had said. As he begun to talk to his mother Mr. Besco came into the room from the pantry where he had been apparently for a cup of coffee, as that was his usual custom when he came up to the house between meals. George upon seeing his father, said to his mother: “I’ll tell you about it some other time.” Mr. Besco started for the bedroom and in response to a query from his wife said: “I’m through husking corn,” and then went on into the bedroom. An instant later the report of a gun was heard, and rushing into the room the wife and children were horrified to find the husband and father a mangled corpse. Mrs. Besco, George and the oldest girl, Ethel, were in the house. George started for Robert, the oldest son, who was in the field. Returning they found their mother and sister laying on the porch unconscious. The alarm was then given over the phone and the neighbors soon arrived and die everything possible to comfort the stricken family. Coroner Paschal was called, as was the family physician, Dr. Standley. An investigation was made but an inquest was not deemed necessary. Hugh A. Besco was born at Eddyville, Iowa, in 1869, and at the time of his death was 39 years, 4 months and 16 days old. When quite a young man he came to Taylor County and made his home with his sister, Mrs. William Allen, who now resides at Conway but who at that time lived near old Mormontown. There he met, wooed and won the wife who now mourns his untimely death, Miss Lena Allen, youngest sister of his sister’s husband. Ever since their marriage they have resided in Taylor County. To this union were born five children: Robert, aged 19, Ethel 17, George 15, Gracia 13 and Howard aged 4. He is also survived by his aged mother, five sisters and three brothers. The funeral was held at the home at 1 p. m. Saturday, conducted by Rev. G. A. Hendrickson of the Bedford Christian church. Deceased was an honored member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Blockton and of Grove camp, Woodmen. The Bedford lodge I. O. O. F. took charge of the ceremonies at the cemetery, a large number of the members meeting the cortege as it entered the city and accompanying the body to its last resting place. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors, and there were many beautiful floral offerings and all things possible were done to soothe and comfort those left to mourn a kind husband and indulgent parent. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday July 28, 1927 p. 5 Those from a distance who attended the funeral of Mrs. Lena Besco, were Mrs. E. R. Reed of Ft. Dodge, Ia., Mrs. J. R. Roberts of Eddyville, Ia., Mrs. Billy Gordon, Mrs. Dave Evans, and Mrs. Babe Watkins, also of Eddyville, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Besco of Maryville, Mo., and Mrs. Harley Wintermute of Conway, Ia. [Besco, Lena May Allen] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday July 28, 1927 p. 7 Lena Allen Besco Lena May Allen, daughter of Wm. C. and Mary Allen, was born Sept. 18, 1872, at their old home near Blockton, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood. She was married to Hugh A. Besco at her home Aug. 26, 1888, and passed away at her home near Clarks Grove, Minn., July 15, 1927. To this union five children were born: Robert H., who resides near Bedford; Mrs. Grace Mobley of Albert Lea, Minn.; Ethel C. [leota], Geo. W. [illiam] and Howard A., all of Clarks Grove, Minn. Short services were held at the home, after which the body was shipped to Bedford, where funeral services were held at the home of her sister, Mrs. Howard Ackerman. All of the children wee present at this service. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery at Bedford, beside the grave of her husband who passed away Nov. 12, 1908. She is also survived by three brothers, Wm., of Blencoe, Ia., F. M., of Sheridan, Wyo., and P. G., of Wanamaker, S. D., one sister, Mrs. Lulu Ackerman, of Bedford, Ia. and eleven grandchildren who mourn her departure. In early life she confessed her faith in her Savior and was faithful in her belief until the end. Rev. Green of Gravity, Ia., conducted the funeral services, with music by a Bedford quartet. Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 25, 1951 [p. 1] Services Held Here For Mary Dunning Miss Mary Dunning, 87, died Tuesday, Jan. 23 after having been in failing health for several years. The funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral home Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. Robt. M. Peters. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. [Dunning, Mary Edith] Bedford Times-Press Thursday February 1, 1951 [p. 1] Mary E. Dunning Mary E. [dith] Dunning, daughter of O. [scar] M. [ilton] and Anna [Matilda Wilkinson] Dunning, was born near Edwardsburg, Mich., Dec. 11, 1864, and died at Bedford, Jan. 23, 1951, at the age of 86 years, one month and 12 days. When she was a small girl she moved with her family to Taylor County, where she spent the rest of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, five half-brothers and sisters, one brother and one sister. She is survived by one brother, Milo B. Dunning, a retired lieutenant colonel in the United States service, living in San Francisco; and several nieces and nephews. She united with the Baptist church of Bedford when young. For many years she worked faithfully in the church, taking special interest in children’s work. Funeral services were conducted from the Shum Funeral home Jan. 25 at 2 o’clock, by Rev. Robt. M. Peters, minister of the Methodist church. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. [Dunning, Milo Benjamin, 1895-1951] Bedford Times-Press Thursday August 16, 1951 [p. 1] Milo B. Dunning Dies in Kansas Wadsworth, Kan.---Milo B. Dunning of St. Joseph, whose parents were at one time residents of Bedford, died at the veteran’s hospital, Wadsworth, Kans., Aug. 10. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Harry McColloch were held in St. Joseph Aug. 13, Burial was made there. He is survived by his wife, two sons, three sisters, one brother and an uncle, Lt. Col., retired, Milo B. [enjamin] Dunning of San Francisco. [Dunning, Milo Benjamin, 1874-1970] Bedford Times-Press Thursday July 30, 1970 p. 4 Milo B. Dunning Dies in S. F. Word has recently been received of the death of Milo B. [enjamin] Dunning, M. D., 95, native of Bedford and long time resident of San Francisco, Calif. Dr. Dunning was born May 25, 1874, in Bedford and died March 23, 1970. He was a doctor in Bedford and Siam in the early 1900’s and later an army doctor for many years reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel. Dr. Dunning is survived by his wife, Olive; a daughter, Mrs. Lois Goodwin of Georgia; a son, Horace Dunning of San Francisco; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Ruth and Jeannette, his parents, brothers and sisters. He was a brother of the late Mary Dunning of Bedford. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday August 31, 1911 [p. 1] O. M. Dunning Is Dead Passes Away At Home at Advanced Age of 88 Years After an illness of two weeks during most of the time being able to be up and around and only bedfast two days, O. M. Dunning died at his home in west Bedford Tuesday morning at 1 o’clock, aged 88 years. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Neyman at 2 o’clock. Interment at Fairview. Oscar M. [ilton] Dunning was born in Erie County, New York, August 1, 1823, and was the son of Dr. Isaac Dunning, a practicing physician of New York. Oscar M. [ilton] moved to Cass County, Michigan at the age of 10 years and in 1845 was married to Miss Martha May. To this union six children were born. Mrs. Dunning died in 1858 and in December of that year Mr. Dunning was married to Miss Anna Wilkinson, who died in 1906. To the last marriage four children were born. In 1869 Mr. and Mrs. Dunning and family moved from Cass County, Michigan, to Taylor County and settled on a farm five miles northwest of Bedford and moved to Bedford to live in 1884. He was a member of the Baptist church all his life and was always an active member. He was also a member of the Taylor lodge, No. 156, A. F. and A. M. for over forty years. He leaves to survive him seven children, Milton, Mary and Dr. M. [ilo] B. [enjamin] Dunning of Bedford, Mrs. Edward Marsh of Baroda, Mich., Mrs. H. C. Fordyce of Creston, Mrs. R. B. Edmondson of Parsons, Kans., and Sidney S. [mith] Dunning of St. Joseph. [Dunning, Oscar Milton] Bedford Free Press Thursday August 31, 1911 p. 4 Death of Oscar M. Dunning Oscar M. Dunning passed away at his home in this city Tuesday morning at one o’clock, after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Dunning, while not being confined to his bed, has been ill practically all summer, and his death was not unexpected by the members of the family, although the people generally did not realize that he was seriously ill. Mr. Dunning has long been a resident of this county, and was, in fact, one of the pioneers, having been a resident of this county since 1869. He was one of the sturdy Christian men who helped make civilization, and added to the comforts of life by his energy. He was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him, and he had many friends in the county which has so long been his home. Oscar M. [ilton] Dunning was born in Erie County, N. Y., August 1, 1823, and was 88 years and 29 days old at the time of his death. He spent his boyhood days on a farm, and when ten years of age moved with his parents to Michigan. In 1845 he was married to Miss Martha May, and to this union six children were born. They were Mary Huldah, Milton O. [liver], Lehman H. [erbert], Eva, Huldah R. [ood], and Martha M. [ay]. His wife died in 1858, and he was again married to Miss Anna M. [atilda] Wilkinson. To this latter union was born four children. They were Sidney S. [mith], Mary E. [dith], Milo B. [enjamin], and Mildred W.[ilkinson]. His wife died in Bedford in 1906, and the surviving children are Milton O. [liver], Mary E. [dith], and Dr. M. [ilo] B. [enjamin] Dunning of Bedford; Mrs. Edw. Marsh of Baroda, Mich.; Mrs. H. C. Fordyce, of Creston; Mrs. R. [obert] B. Edmonson, of Parsons, Kas.; and Sidney S. [mith], of St. Joseph, Mo. Mary Huldah died in infancy, Mrs. Eva Beauchamp died in 1910, and Dr. L.[ehman] H. Dunning died in1906. The deceased moved from Michigan to Taylor County in 1869, and spent his life on a farm here until 1884, when he moved to Bedford, which has since been his home. Early in life he united with the Baptist church and has lived a Christian life since. He was also a member of the Taylor Lodge A. F. and A. M. The funeral will be held this, Thursday, afternoon, at the Baptist church, conducted by Dr. J. W. Neyman, and the interment will be in Fairview cemetery. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved relatives. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday July 26, 1928 [p. 1] Boyd Is Drowned During the High Waters Last Sat. J. I. Eighmy Met His Fate West of the Railroad While In Wading Was 9 Years Old Several Physicians Worked Hours In An Effort to Revive The Child J. I. Eighmy, nine and one half year old son of Mrs. Bernice Bailey-Eighmy of this place was drowned last Saturday in the high waters west of the railroad yards. J. I., as he was called, with a number of other children was wading in the shallow waters and as nearly as can be learned stepped off into a hole and his absence was not noticed by the others until they saw his cap floating on the water. Beth Brant was among the first to notice that J. I. was missing and gave the alarm and she also aided in the search to find him. Several men joined hands and began the search for the missing body. After several efforts they finally found the body and carried it to the depot platform where first aid was administered and doctors Maloy and Rimel were called. The doctors worked unceasingly for several hours in trying to revive him. Life had been extinct too long. The body was taken to the Bailey home and prepared for burial. The funeral was held at the Christian church on Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in the Fairview cemetery. The service was conducted by Leslie Cobb. The accidental death of this little boy caused sadness to come into the hearts of all our people, as the youngster had been having such great sport swimming and wading in the shallow waters of the depot and no one thought or had noticed that there were these deep holes about the place until it was too late. The mother and her family and friends of the boy have the deepest sympathy of the people of the entire community, as this is their hour of deep affliction. [Eighmy, John Irwin, Jr.] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday July 26, 1928 p. 6 John Irwin Eighmy John Irwin, son of Irwin and Bernice Eighmy, was born at Falls City, Nebr., Oct. 20th, 1918, and died July 21, 1928, at the age of 9 years, 9 months and 1 day. Most of his life was spent at Bedford with the exception of about [words missing] during which time his parents lived at Lawrence, Kans. He was of a pleasant and cheerful disposition, which won him many friends. He is survived by his parents and 4 sisters, Eileene, Martha, Doris, and Betty Lou; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Eighmy, and a host of relatives and playmates. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday at 2:00 p. m., conducted by L. R. Cobb. Interment was given in Fairview Cemetery. [Greenwood, Sarah Catherine Brown] Bedford Free Press Thursday December 20, 1906 p. 7 Mrs. Greenwood, living near New Market, died Monday and was buried in the Bedford cemetery today. [Greenwood, Sarah Catherine Brown] Bedford Free Press Thursday January 3, 1907 p. 6 At Rest Sarah Catherine Brown was born in Jackson County, Ind., June 16, 1851. She moved with her parents to Tama County, Iowa, in the fall of 1851. At the age of seventeen she came to Madison County, Iowa, where she taught school for a number of years and was accounted one of the best teachers in the state. At the age of 18 she united with the Methodist church at Winterset, and she has been a faithful member and conscientious Christian ever since. March 12, 1877, she was united in marriage to G. [eorge] W. [ithers] Greenwood. They moved to this county in the fall of 1895 and settled in Bedford; afterwards moving on a farm in Mason Township, at which place she died on Sunday, December 16, 1906, aged 55 years and six months. She was preceded to the better land by her only brother and sister, both of whom died in childhood. She leaves a husband who mourns a loving, faithful wife; also three daughters; Zenobia, the eldest, who is a teacher in Page County arrived home to spend the last earthly hours with the loved mother; Lenora, who is a compositor, was in Ashton, S. D., and did not reach home until the loving mamma had passed away; Cora B.[eatrice], the youngest daughter, was by her side during the entire illness. These daughters mourn a devoted mother whose earnest, helpful Christian life ever strengthened in them a desire to live closer to her Savior. Her whole life was one of self-denial and devotion to others and even at the last her thoughts were all for others whom she loved. The precepts she taught will live after her. The pure sweetness of her trust in Him, who doeth all things well was exemplified in her death. She died with a smile of inexpressible sweetness on her face that proved that her glimpse into the world beyond was a pleasant one and that she was not afraid to meet her God. The funeral services were held at the residence Thursday, December 20th. The 25th chapter of Matthew, beginning at the 31st verse was read, it being her favorite chapter, and the first four verses of “Jesus, I my cross have taken” was sung. In accordance with her request everything at the funeral was pure white, with the exception of a wreath of crimson carnations, and the beauty of the white casket and white flowers were a silent testimony of the purity of her to whom they were a last loving tribute. C. G. Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 27, 1947 [p. 1] Thos. E. Hall, 82, Dies At New Market Thomas E. [dward] Hall, 82, pioneer of the New Market community, died at his home in New Market Monday morning. He is survived by two daughters, one son and five brothers. His wife, the former Miss Zonia Greenwood, died in 1941. [HALL, THOMAS EDWARD] [HALL, THOMAS EDWARD]
[Hall, Zenobia Susan “Zonia” Greenwood] Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 9, 1941 p. 5 Obituary Mrs. T. E. Hall Mrs. T. E. Hall died at the home of her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wirth in Page County, Saturday, Oct. 4. The funeral services were held at the Walker funeral Home in Clarinda Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Mr. Rowe of the Methodist church, and burial was in the Fairview cemetery at Bedford. Zonia Susan Greenwood, oldest daughter of George W. [ithers] and Sarah Catherine [Brown] Greenwood, was born in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska, Oct. 24, 1880. She came with her parents to Iowa in early childhood, moving to Taylor County in 1894. She attended the Bedford schools and also Highland Park College in Des Moines. She was a successful teacher in the schools of Taylor and Page County and at the time of her marriage was principal of the schools at Peru, Iowa. She was married Nov. 10, 1910 to Thos. E. [dward] Hall. To them were born two daughters, who with their father, and an adopted brother, Frank, mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother, who found no sacrifice too great to make for the comfort of her family. The daughters are Mrs. V. [ernard] L. [ee] Walters of New Market and Mrs. Chas. Wirth of Shambaugh. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. T. E. McMullen and husband of St. Paul, Minn.; by two grandsons and two sons-in-law, who will miss her kindly council and cheerful smile, and the serenity of her Christian life, which she lived every day. [Hall, Zenobia Susan “Zonia” Greenwood] Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 9, 1941 p. 7 NEW MARKET Mrs. Tom Hall Dies Mrs. Zonia Greenwood Hall died Saturday at her home near New Market at the age of 60 years and 11 months. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda. Burial was in Fairview cemetery at Bedford. She is survived by her husband, Tom Hall; two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Walters and Mrs. Charles Worth; and one sister, Mrs. T. E. McMullen of St. Paul, Minn.
Bedford Times-Republican Thursday January 6, 1910 [p. 1] Mrs. W. J. Hough Dead Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Rhoads Passed Away Mrs. Helen D. Hough, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Rhoads, died in Tacoma, Wash., Monday. A telegram was received here about noon Tuesday giving the parents information of the death, but no particulars have been received. A message received Wednesday from the husband stated that he would leave that day for Bedford with the remains. Mrs. Hough was 25 years of age and was married about four years ago to W. [arren] J. [eremiah] Hough. They had been making their home in Tacoma most of the time since they were married. [Hough, Helen Rhoads] Bedford Free Press Thursday January 6, 1910 [p. 1] Mrs. Helen Hough Dies Suddenly H. [arrison] B. Rhoads received word Tuesday of the death of his daughter, Mrs. Helen Hough, at Tacoma, Wash. No further particulars have been received except that the remains left there yesterday, and the funeral arrangement will be made upon their arrival. Mr. and Mrs. Rhoads and the brothers and sisters have the sympathy of all in this sad bereavement. [Hough, Helen Rhoads] Bedford Free Press Thursday January 13, 1910 p. 4 Obituary As stated in these columns last week, Mrs. Helen Hough, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. [arrison] B. Rhoads, passed away at her home in Tacoma, Wash. The remains arrived here Monday, and on Tuesday the funeral was held from the Rhoads home, conducted by Rev. S. E. Henry, who briefly gave the following obituary: Helen Rhoades [Rhoads] Hough was born in Bedford, Iowa, Sept. 7, 1884; died in Tacoma, Washington, January 4, 1910. The first twenty-one years of her life were spent in Bedford. Here she attended the public school in the class of 1902, a class consisting of 18 members. As a student, she was bright, capable and popular. At the age of twelve she united with the Presbyterian church of Bedford and remained an active member of it until her removal to the west. For some time she was a member of the choir and took active interest in other departments of church work. She was married to Dr. Warren J. [eremiah] Hough, July 19, 1905, and with her husband went to the state of Washington, to make a new home in the new west. The future was full of promises to her as she turned her face as a young bride to the far west. There she threw her life into the town where her lot was cast in such a way as to win a multitude of friends to her. A few months ago she went to Tacoma with her husband to make that their permanent home. She had just gotten that home beautifully arranged when the translation came. The last letter her mother received from her was one descriptive of her new home and its appointments. Then the summons came, suddenly, unexpectedly and she went to dwell in the more beautiful home in a mansion prepared for her in the city of God. During part of the time she lived in the west her health was not vigorous. About a year since she was brought to death’s door by an attack of fever; but the disease was baffled and her life was saved. But since that attack she had not been as before. Last Tuesday death claimed her for its own, and without suffering and without fear she went to sleep in her husband’s arms, and her spirit went back to God who gave it. So the day other life ended while it was yet but dawning, ended at the early age of 25. It was my privilege to know her but I have heard those of you who watched her grow to a winsome womanhood speak of her in such terms of endearment that I know she was a girl of sweet spirit, gentle nature, kindly deeds and winsome ways. Early she gave her heart to Christ and always afterward her hope was in Him; and now she is gone to be with Him forever. She leaves to mourn her loss her father, mother, husband and two sisters and one brother; many relatives and a large circle of friends. At a time like this, when the heart is filled with the sorrow of bereavement, it is well for us to turn our minds away from the loss that has come to those left behind and think of the gain of the glory into which she has come. We have a picture of it in Rev. 21:4. “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.” Bedford Times-Press Wednesday March 4, 1998 Bonnie E. Karg Mrs. Bonnie E. [von] Karg, 81, of New Market, Iowa died Wednesday morning, February 25th at Clarinda Regional Health Center where she had been admitted earlier in the morning. She was born September 30, 1916 at New Market, IA the daughter of Chester Everett and Margaret Ann Redenbaugh Pratt. She attended Frog Valley School through the 8th grade and graduated from New Market High School in 1934 She taught rural school in Page and Taylor Counties from 1935-39. On January 28, 1939 she married Henry Karg who survives. They lived their entire lives in Taylor County and retired to New Market. Mrs. Karg is survived by three children: Larry Darrell Karg and wife Myrna of Clarinda, Iowa, Linda Joy Reeve and husband Gary, New Market, Iowa, and Marilyn Jean Foy and husband Alan, Red Oak, Iowa; there are 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Dwight Pratt and wife Ruth, Clarinda, Iowa and Chester Pratt and wife Velma, New Market. She was preceded in death by parents, daughter Diane Marie Selders, two brothers and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 28th at Walker Merrick Funeral Home with Rev. John Clark officiating. Burial was in Memory Cemetery at New Market. A memorial is being established. Bedford Times-Press Thursday April 8, 1971 p. 9 Rites Held Here April 3 for Ed Putnam, 95 Funeral services for Edwin Sidney Putnam, 95, life-long Taylor County resident, held April 3 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Rev. Ray McCain. Mr. Putnam died April 1, 1971, at the Worth County Convalescent Center in Grant City, Mo. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Edwin Sidney Putnam was born on November 16, 1875, the son of Sidney C. [lay] Putnam and Josephine Putnam. He spent his whole life in Taylor County and went to the Bedford schools. Mr. Putnam joined the Gilead Methodist Church at an early age and later transferred his membership to the First Christian Church, Bedford. On January 3, 1900, he was married to Miss Mabel Snyder. She passed away in March of 1961. His parents, two sisters, and one brother preceded him in death. He leaves one son, Harry, and his wife; one granddaughter, and husband, one great grandson; cousins, nieces and nephews. Bedford Times-Press Wednesday August 27, 1986 p. 6 Pearl Sylvia Putnam Pearl Sylvia Maas Putnam, daughter of Frederick George and Anna Irene Francis Maas, was born at Buffalo, New York on June 15, 1919 and died August 20, 1986 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital, Clarinda, Iowa, at the age of 67. She lived and grew to maturity in Buffalo, New York where she attended the public school and St. Peters’ Episcopal Church. On November 17 [1961] she was united in marriage to Prentice McClellan Putnam at Miami, Florida. They have made their home in Bedford, Iowa since 1971. Pearl Putnam was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Prentice of Bedford, Prentice’s son Prentice Lee and children of Omaha; Prentice’s mother, Treva Putnam and Prentice’s sisters Doris, Maxine and Beverly; Pearl’s brother Evan Maas of Reseda, California and his daughter Patricia Kilgallon and her family, also of Reseda, California; and Pearl’s older sister Romaine Barone of Buffalo, New York. Pearl was an active member of Bedford’s United Christian-Presbyterian Church and was active in its Women’s Association. She enjoyed serving others, and did volunteer work with the Meals on Wheels. She loved her bridge clubs. She loved everyone, and was a kind, gentle and considerate wife and friend who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press Wednesday March 18, 1998 Prentice McClellan Putnam Prentice McClellan Putnam, son of Lee Putnam and Treva Putnam was born at Greenfield, Massachusetts on November 23, 1916, and departed this life on March 10, 1998 in Bedford, Iowa at the age of 81 years. He lived in Bedford and grew to maturity in Bedford where he attended the public school and the United Methodist Church, On November 17, 1961 he was united in marriage to Pearl Maas at Miami, Florida where Prentice was employed by the City of Miami. They later returned to Bedford, Iowa, where they spent their last 10 years together. Prentice was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and sons. Left to cherish his memory are six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and two sisters. Prentice was a member of several organizations, including, American Legion Post 164 where he was past commander and past adjutant, Scottish Rite Free Masonry, Master Mason Miami Temple Lodge #247 and Shriner's Mahi Temple in Miami, Florida. He was a kind and considerate man who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held March 14 at Novinger Taylor Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Bedford Times-Press Wednesday October 9, 1991 RUTH B. PUTNAM Funeral services were held Monday, October 7,1991 at the Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home for Ruth B. Putnam, long-time Bedford educator. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery. She was born in Plymouth, Ill. September 15, 1902, the youngest daughter of Thomas E. [lijah] and Dora L. [ena Massie] Burner. She attended Providence, Ill. country school and later school in Augusta, Ill. and Carthage, Ill. and graduated from Carthage College, Carthage, Ill. in 1923. She taught school in Dallas City, Ill and Ventura, Iowa before coming to Bedford in 1925 where she taught from 1925-1929 and 1948-1969. She taught English and Spanish as well as other subjects to several generations. Ruth was also librarian of the Bedford Public Library from 1942-1948. She married Harry E. [dward] Putnam in Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1928. They lived on the farm north of Bedford for all their married life. To this union was born one daughter, Barbara Ruth DeHeus. Ruth was a Member of the United Christian-Presbyterian Church and continued her musical and dramatic interests for many years. She was a frequent soprano soloist and choir director and in her earlier years in Bedford gave many dramatic readings. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and one sister, Marguerite. She leaves her daughter, Barbara DeHeus and her husband Marvin of Walnut Creek, Calif., a grandson Michael Harry DeHeus of Oxnard, Calif., a sister, Paulina Wood of Hamilton, Ill., a nephew, Earl T. Wood, a niece Eldora Ward and several grand nieces and nephews. She will long be remembered by her friends and former students. The Ruth B. Putnam memorial award fund has been established to award a monetary gift annually to the outstanding English student of the graduating class. Contributions may be made to the Bedford Community Schools District Secretary for Ruth B. Putnam Memorial Fund. Bedford Times-Press Thursday August 4, 1977 Beryl C. Rhoads Funeral services for Beryl C Rhoads, 82, lifetime Bedford resident, held July 27 in the United Christian-Presbyterian Church in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. C. Ray McCain. Miss Rhoads died July 25, 1977 in Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Beryl Rhoads was born in Bedford August 27, 1894, the daughter of Harry R. [Harrison B.] Rhoads and Martha Ann [a] Cummins Rhoads. All of her life was spent in Bedford, where she attended the local schools and took part in community activities. On March 29, 1908, she joined the Presbyterian Church in Bedford, and she was a faithful and regular member until the day of her death. Beryl was a musician; a singer who also had the ability to play the trumpet, the violin, and the piano. She sang many solos throughout the years of her life, taught piano lessons, played in bands and orchestras. She was a member of the Travel Club, 55-year member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood and a 50-year member of Eastern Star. She sang in the church choir until last month, when the choir disbands for the summer. The children in the Sunday school of her church will miss her on Sunday mornings when song time comes. She was always the pianist for this occasion. Preceding her in death are her parents, her brother, Hubert (of Des Moines), her sisters, Helen and Hermia. Left with memories are Lynn Rhoads (Minneapolis, Minn.) and Jack Rhoads (Kansas City, Missouri), her nephews; also, there are two cousins, Muriel Waterman and Ople Gunson of Bedford. In every sense, Beryl was a member of the Bedford community and, as the weeks and months go by, we will more and more realize how much we all miss her. Anyone wishing to contribute a memorial may hand it to Rev. McCain. The memorial will be used for the music department of the United Christian-Presbyterian Church. Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 9, 1976 Mrs. Hubert Rhoads Dies in Des Moines Funeral services for Mrs. Hubert (Gazza) Rhoads, 78, of Des Moines were held September 1 at Westover Funeral Home in Des Moines with Rev. H. B. Sissel officiating. Mrs. Rhoads died August 26, 1976, in Medi Center, Des Moines. Interment was at Masonic Cemetery, Des Moines. Her sister-in-law, Beryl Rhoads, of Bedford, attended the services. Bedford Times-Republican Monday April 7, 1924 [p. 1] H. B. RHOADS, MANY YEARS LOCAL DRUGGIST, FOUND DEAD Harry Rhoads, the Pioneer Druggist of Bedford Was Found Dead in Bed Sunday Morning by His Family Yesterday morning about 8:00 o’clock when the daughter went to her father’s room to call him for breakfast she found his lifeless body lying on the bed. About one hour before, the family heard movements in the room and it was thought then that he was up walking around, but after waiting for some time and failing to come out of his room the daughter went to call him and found him dead. While it has been expected, yet when the news was announced it came to his many friends as a shock. He had been suffering for some time with that fatal disease, cancer of the throat, and his passing was expected at any time. In the passing of Mr. Rhoads it removes from our midst one of our oldest residents, a man who was known by almost every resident in the county. His parents moved to Taylor County when he was a young man and located on a farm east of Bedford where he grew to manhood, after which he moved to Bedford and entered the drug and book business some 40 years ago or more under the firm name of the Rhoads-Remington Drug Co., located on the corner where the Bremer Drug store is now located. After several years he sold his interest to F. W. Bailey and opened a drug business for himself in the building where he conducted the business until his death. Mr. Rhoads was a man who attended strictly to his own business and had friends wherever he was known. He had been one of our businessmen for over 40 years, and died in the harness. He was born in Hillsborough, Ohio, and at the time of his death was aged 64 years. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 2:00 o’clock. The K. P.’s, of which order he was an honored member, will have charge. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Lumbar. He leaves to mourn his demise, his wife, two daughters and one son, who have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. [Rhoads, Harrison B. “Harry”] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday April 10, 1924 p. 4 Laid To Rest In Fairview Cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock the funeral services of the late H. [arrison] B. Rhoads took place at the Presbyterian Church. All business places were closed from 2 to 3 in honor of the man who had been in business in Bedford for some 40 years and was honored by all who knew him. The church was filled to its capacity and many could not gain entrance. The K. P’s had charge of the funeral. After the services the body was followed by a host of friends to its last resting place in Fairview Cemetery. Today we can all join in saying: The following obituary was read by Rev. Lumbar: H. [arrison] B. Rhoads was born in Hillsborough, Ohio, January 20, 1860, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Rhoads; and here he received a common school education. When a young man he came to Fairfield, Iowa, where he met, and in 1883, married [Martha] Anna Cummings [Cummins]. To them, four children were born. A daughter Helen died fifteen years ago; Hermia and Beryle are at home; and Hubert the only son lives at Des Moines. One brother, Tom, and a sister, Nan, preceeded him to the Great Beyond; his brother John lives in California, and Isaac, who was present at the funeral, lives in St. Louis, Mo. For 40 years or more Mr. Rhoads has been an active businessman of Bedford, where he won the respect and confidence of his fellow businessmen and competitors, as well as of the community. He was a faithful and regular attendant upon church services, having joined the Presbyterian Church many years ago. He was a charter member of the K. P. Lodge. Mr. Rhoads never made any display, but quietly and unobtrusively met the duties of home and community. Stricken several months ago with an incurable malady, he gradually failed; and though he suffered intensely he rarely complained. The end came expectedly and yet unexpectedly Sunday morning after being at the store until a late hour Saturday evening. Your presence testifies to your appreciation of his character,
and our sympathy goes out to these bereaved ones. No man can live in a
community and transact business for 40 years without having an influence that
lives long after he has gone. Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 27, 1972 [p. 1] Hold Last Rites Here Today for Hermia Rhoads Funeral services for Hermia B. Rhoads, long time Bedford resident and businesswoman, will be held Thursday, Jan. 27, at 2 p. m. at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford. Miss Rhoads died Monday at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Her survivors include a sister, Beryl, of Bedford; a brother, Hubert of Des Moines; and two nephews. [Rhoads, Hermia Belle] Bedford Times-Press Thursday February 3, 1972 p. 7 Last Rites Held Jan. 27 for Hermia Rhoads Funeral services for Hermia B. Rhoads, 83, a Bedford native and long time businesswoman here, held January 27 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Ray C. McCain. Miss Rhoads died January 24, 1972 in Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Hermia Belle Rhoads, daughter of Harry B. Rhoads and Martha Anna Rhoads, was born March 10, 1888 in Bedford where she grew to womanhood. She attended the Bedford Public School and graduated with the class of 1905. After graduation she taught a rural school for one year, after which she assisted her father in Rhoads Drug Store. After his death she took over and continued working as long as she was able. She joined the Presbyterian Church at an early age. She was a 50-year member of Chapter C U of the P. E. O. Sisterhood and also a 50-year member of Eastern Star. Her father and mother and sister, Helen, preceded her in death. Surviving are a brother, Hubert L. Rhoads, and wife of Des Moines; sister, Beryl, Bedford; two nephews of Minneapolis, Minn. and Kansas City, Mo. Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 1, 1939 [p. 1] Mrs. H. B. Rhoads Succumbs Here Mrs. H. [arrison] B. Rhoads, 78, died at her home in Bedford Wednesday afternoon, after having been in ill health for several months. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Hermia Rhoads and Miss Beryl Rhoads of the home; one son, Hubert Rhoads of Des Moines; and two grandsons. The funeral services will be held at the Wetmore Funeral Home at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Stanley Schlick. Burial will be in the Fairview cemetery. [Rhoads, Martha Anna Cummins] Bedford Times-Press Thursday June 8, 1939 [p. 1] Mrs. Rhoads’ Services Held Last Friday Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Rhoads, who died at her home in Bedford Wednesday afternoon, May 31 after a lingering illness, were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Stanley Schlick. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. [Martha] Anna Cummins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cummins, was born in Monroe County, Ohio, August 5, 1860, being aged 78 years, 9 months and 26 days at the time of her death. She moved from Ohio to Fairfield, Iowa, where she was married Sept. 19, 1883 to H. [arrison] B. Rhoads, moving at that time to Bedford to make their home. To them were born four children; Helen, who preceded her mother in death in 1910; Hermia of Bedford, Hubert of Des Moines, and Beryl of Bedford. Mr. Rhoads died in 1924. Mrs. Rhoads united with the Presbyterian church of Bedford Feb. 4, 1900. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and was a charter member of the Pythian Sisters of Bedford. Surviving with the three children are two grandsons, Lynn and Jack Rhoads of Des Moines. [Rhoads, Nancy Elizabeth “Nannie”] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday October 15, 1914 [p. 1] Nannie Rhoads Dies in St. Louis Miss Nannie Rhoads died at the home of her brother, Isaac Rhoads, in St. Louis, Wednesday morning. The body was brought to Bedford Thursday accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Rhoads. The funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Friday morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J. W. Goodsell. Interment will be in Platteville cemetery. Three brothers survive. They are H.[arrison] B. Rhoads of Bedford, John Rhoads of Hargin, Mont., and Isaac Rhoads of St. Louis. [Rhoads, Nancy Elizabeth “Nannie”] Bedford Free Press Tuesday October 20, 1914 p. 8 Nannie Rhoads Miss Nan Rhoads died at the home of her brother, Isaac Rhoads, in St. Louis last Wednesday morning and the remains were brought to Bedford by Mr. and Mrs. Rhoads, arriving Thursday noon. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal Church Friday morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Joe W. Goodsell. Interment was in the cemetery at Platteville. Nannie E. Rhoads, daughter of Cornelius P. and Eliza Rhoads, was born near Rainsboro, Highland County, Ohio, September 28, 1854 and came with her parents to Taylor County, Iowa in October 1870, locating on a farm in Jackson Township. A few years later making Bedford her home until February, 1914, when she went to St. Louis, Mo., where she remained until her death. She leaves to mourn her loss three brothers and their families, J. [ohn] P. [ulse] Rhoads of Harlem, Mont., I. [saac] L. Rhoads of St. Louis, Mo. and H.[arrison] B. Rhoads of Bedford, Ia., besides many other relatives and friends. [RHOADS, NANCY ELIZABETH "NANNIE"] Bedford Times-Press Thursday July 26, 1984 p. 4 Services here for Diane Selders, 35 Services were held July 21 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford for Diane Marie Selders, 35, Bedford. Rev. Larry Secor officiated and interment was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Mrs. Selders died July 19, 1984 at Des Moines General Hospital in Des Moines. Diane Marie Selders, daughter of Henry and Bonnie Karg, was born at Clarinda, Iowa Municipal Hospital on May 11, 1949. She lived in rural Mason Township and grew to maturity in the Bedford area, where she attended public school and the Methodist Church. On February 28, 1975, she was united in marriage to Daryl Selders at Hamilton Memorial Missionary Church, and they have lived in Bedford sine that time. Their children are Annette, Shane, Daryn, and Laura. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Daryl, her children, Annette, Shane, Daryn, and Laura, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Karg of New Market, Iowa; her brother, Larry Karg of Clarinda, Iowa, and his wife Myrna and family; her sisters, Linda Reeve of New Market, Iowa and husband Gary and family, and Marilyn Foy of Red Oak, Iowa, and husband Alan; and a host of relatives and friends. She was baptized and joined the Methodist church as a child, and in recent years has attended the Hamilton Memorial Missionary Church. Diane was a loving wife and mother, and made many friends and acquaintances. She devoted herself to her family to her fullest, even during her declining health. She will be missed by all her family, friends, and community. Bedford Times-Press Wednesday October 15, 1997 Ralph Harland Sleep Ralph Harland Sleep was born February 9, 1912 to John Martin and Mary Margaret Sleep in the High Prairie neighborhood of Taylor County, Iowa. He died October 10, 1997 in the Alegent Health Care Center in Corning, Iowa at the age of 85 years, 8 months and one day. He was the youngest of nine children. He served in the Army Air Force in World War II. He married Winona Marie Preston on July 8, 1942 in Lubbock, Texas. After his military service they lived on farms in Taylor County. Two daughters were born to this union, Janie Marie and Shirley Ann. Ralph was a farmer all his life until they moved into Bedford in 1975. He was a long time member of the American Legion and the Bedford Gun Club and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ralph is survived by his wife of 55 years; two daughters, Janice Wilson and Shirley Sleep; three grandchildren, Arlene Thomsen, Cindy and Jeff Stevens and Curtis H. Carroll; five great grandchildren, Jacob, Aaron, and Rachel Thomsen and Jessica and Dylan Stevens; two sisters, Ruth Sleep and Orpha Peterman; one sister in law, Vera Sleep and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Flossie Potter, Florence Maxwell, Etta Weatherly, and Thelma Neumeyer; and. two brothers, Dale Sleep and Carl Sleep. Ralph's funeral was October 13, 1997 at the Novinger Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Burial was at the Fairview Cemetery with military honors. Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 28, 1963 p. 8 Rites Here For Chas. Teachnor Funeral services for Charles Teachnor, 67, were held at Sacred Heart church in Bedford Nov. 23 with Rev. Stephen Kane officiating. Mr. Teachnor died Nov. 21 at Hazelwood, N. H. Interment was at Fairview cemetery, Bedford. Charles Teachnor was born Feb. 4, 1896 in Taylor County. He operated a grocery in Bedford for a time. Teachnor was a circulation newsman for the Kansas City Star for 35 years before his retirement. [Walters, Bernard T. “Buck”, Jr.] Clarinda Herald Journal Monday September 29, 1975 Bernard Walter was NM grad Bernard (Buck) Walters, 39, a 1955 graduate of New Market schools, died unexpectedly Sunday night while on a truck trip near Ogallala, Neb. He had lived in Omaha, 9108 Circle and was a self-employed truck driver. He had stepped his truck, walked across the street when he had the fatal heart attack. He had not been ill, although had been in consultation for several months with chest pains. His wife survives him at the Omaha home. He was the son of the late Vernard (Buss) Walters, and Joan Walter of Council Bluffs. Also surviving are a brother Fred and a sister Sharon, both of Council Bluffs. Services are pending, Walker Funeral Home reportedly to make local arrangements, including burial at Bedford where Bernard's father was buried. [Walters, Bernard T. “Buck”, Jr.] Clarinda Herald Journal Tuesday October 2, 1975 Friday services for Bernard Walters Services for Bernard (Buck) Walters, 39, of Omaha are to be held Friday following his fatal heart attack late Sunday in Roscoe, Neb, while returning from a trucking trip to the West. Services in Omaha will be held at the Brewer-Korisko Mortuary at 4609 South 24 Street on Friday at 9:30 am with visitation any time prior to the service. Graveside services will be held at 3 pm Friday at the Bedford Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev Ron Blix of the United Methodist Church in New Market, of which Buck was a member. Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda is handling local arrangements. Friends can meet with the family at the home of Mrs. Joan Walters in New Market for two hours following the graveside services. He was born June 26, 1936, in Iowa City, the son of Vernard (Buss) and Barbara (Joan) Hall Walters. He grew up in New Market, was graduated from New Market High School in 1955 and served in the U S Army from 1959 to 1961. He had lived in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area since 1961, self-employed as a truck driver with his brother, Fred. He was married to Vena C Labs on May 25,1973. Survivors include: his wife Vena of 9108 S Circle in Omaha, his mother Joan of 35 First Avenue, Trailer City in Council Bluffs; his brother, Fred, and his sister, Sharon of Council Bluffs. Clarinda Herald Journal Tuesday February 6, 1986 Services Friday for Joan Walters Joan B. [arbara] Walters of Council Bluffs died February 4, following a short illness. She was born in Clarinda and lived in New Market before going to Council Bluffs to live with her daughter. She is survived by a son, Frederick James Walters, and a daughter, Sharon, both of Council Bluffs; a sister, Jean Wirth of Phoenix, Az; and a brother, Frank James Hall of Essex, Ia; two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 am at the Meyer Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted on Friday at 2 pm at the Fairview Cemetery at Bedford. A memorial has been established to the Diabetes Association. |