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[ALEXANDER, NORA MADGE HUMBERT] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 26, 1980, p.10 Last Rites Held in Bedford For Madge Alexander Funeral services for Mrs. Walter (Madge) Alexander, 68, of Bedford, Iowa, held June 23 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Rev. Dwayne Madsen. Mrs. Alexander died June 20, 1980 in Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Nora Madge Alexander, daughter of Nancy and Joseph Humbert, was born August 13, 1911 in Greene County, Tennessee. She spent her girlhood in Tennessee and when she was 13, her family moved to a farm near Gravity, Iowa. Here she attended the public schools and the Methodist Church. On June 24, 1931, she was united in marriage to Walter Alexander in Blockton, Iowa. To this union a daughter, Norma Jean, was born. Walter and Madge lived in Gravity and Bedford. They were members of the Methodist Church. When the Alexanders moved to Bedford, Walter managed the Ilo Wilson Hatchery. Later both he and Madge worked for Cudahy Packing Co. until the Bedford plant closed. Then they opened a Fix-it Shop in the Prugh building, including the sale of furniture. The Fix-it shop was later moved to Main Street where they added upholstery and carpet and later Madge added the sale of houseplants. Madge was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Walter, who died April 12, 1978. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Norma Jean, and husband, Jack Gold; four grandchildren: Rodney, Jon, JoEllyn, and Janet Christensen and husband, Steve of Waverly, Iowa; six sisters: Mrs. Evelyn Humphrey, Bedford, Mrs. Stella Hewitt, Kingsport, Tennessee; Mrs. Ruth Hein, Sterling, Colorado; Miss Wanda Humbert, Mt. Ayr, Iowa; Mrs. Wilma Hankins, Greeneville, Tennessee; Mrs. Rowena Amen, Atwood, Colorado; and one brother, Harold Humbert, Delphos, Iowa. Madge will be remembered for her love and loyalty to her family, her enthusiasm for life, and the care she showed to those with whom she came into contact. [ALEXANDER, WALTER ALEXANDER "WALT"] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 20, 1978, p. 9 Final Rites Held April 14 For Walter Alexander Funeral services for Walter Glen Alexander, 67, of Bedford, were held April 14 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Dwayne Madsen officiating. Mr. Alexander died April 12, 1978 in his Bedford home. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Walter Glen Alexander, son of Jennie and Charles Alexander, was born August 2, 1910 in Gravity, Iowa. He lived in Gravity and grew to maturity in Gravity where he attended the public school and the Methodist Church. On June 24, 1931 he was united in marriage to Madge Humbert at Blockton, Iowa and they lived in Gravity and Bedford communities. To this union one child was born, Norma Jean. He was employed by Cudahays for 20 years and since then he was self-employed. Mr. Alexander was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a brother. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Madge; daughter Norma Jean Gold; son-in-law Jack gold; and grandchildren: Rodney Jene Gold; Janet Lee Gold, Jon Michael Gold and JoEllyn Kay Gold. Mr. Alexander was a member of the Bedford United Methodist church. He was a kind and considerate husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Rev. Dwayne Madsen wrote the following Memorial to Walter Alexander. Walter Alexander died last Wednesday, and with his passing, came the end of an era. The community knew him as a handy man, his shop was called Alexander's Fix-it Shop, but he was an artist and a craftsman. It will soon be three years since Carl Cummings led me to Walt and Madge, his wife, as the new Methodist minister. I remember thinking as I looked at Walt the first time---he's not a very big man. But from the moment he reached out to shake my hand, I was amazed at the size of his hands. Since I grew to know him, he has grown to be a big man in my life. I would describe him as "a small man with a big heart." Walt had the well-earned reputation of being able to fix almost anything, and we depended upon him to take our worn-out junk and make it better than it was when new. How often did we carry something into his shop, and watching him take in his hands, carefully look it over, check it out, then turn with a little smile to say, "O, I think we can fix it." And then when we asked him how much it would cost, his answer, "It shouldn't be more than a couple of dollars." Then last fall he was faced with the biggest job of his life as we found out that Walt had cancer. He worked hard to overcome it—didn't give up until the end, working on, keeping that marvelous sense of humor, encouraging us when we tried to encourage him. But, this was one job that even Walt couldn't do, and we sadly stood by his bed the other morning to see enter into eternal rest. Walt was born and grew up in the Gravity area, and spent most of his life in the Bedford and Gravity communities. His stories about the area, and he dearly loved a story, were fascinating lessons in local history and folklore. Often his cronies came by the shop to reminisce about earlier times when life was simpler. His work as carpenter, maintenance supervisor for Cudahays, Lucas Feed and for the Bedford Water Department had taught him about all one could know about machinery. Along the way he had learned upholstery, carpet-laying, restoring antiques, and about anything else one can know around a shop. I quickly learned how gifted Walt was with his hands. It was not unusual for him to be making a machine part, rebuilding an antique, restoring a piece of furniture, or creating a new item. It seemed that if one couldn't find something, chances are that Walt could make it. During the past year we watched him painstakingly carve an oak lion's paw for an antique, restore a valuable carved horse from a merry-go-round, and many other jobs brought into his shop. His religion was of the quiet kind, but it was as if he knew what the Bible required of a man in Colossians 3:17, 24. "And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him." And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance. . ." Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 13, 1949, p. 4 Ames Infant Dies In Missouri Funeral services for Richard Ames, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. [lias] N. [athan] Ames, Jr., of Columbia, Mo. and former residents of the Bedford community, were held at the Christian church in Bedford Sunday afternoon, conducted by Re. George W. Swan. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Richard Loren Ames, aged 26 months and 12 days, only child of Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Ames, Jr., of Highway 40 and Sexton Road Columbia, Missouri, died at the Boone County Hospital at Columbia, Friday morning, January 7. He had been chronically ill for several months and was admitted to the hospital on November 4, 1948. Survivors are the parents, who have resided at Columbia the past fifteen months; grandparents, Floyd L. Ames of Sheridan, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Howes, Sr., of Bedford; great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Ames, Sr., of Sheridan, Mrs. Ora Howes of Bedford, Ed Peterman of New Market. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 15, 1971, p. 2 Mrs. Armstrong Rites Held Here April 19 Funeral services for Mrs. Roy (Tina Mae) Armstrong, 73, of Bedford were held April 12 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford conducted by Rev. Ward Campbell. Mrs. Armstrong died April 8, 1971 at Saint Francis Hospital in Maryville, Mo. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Tina Mae Armstrong was born at Sheridan, Missouri May 23, 1897. She was united in marriage to Roy Armstrong Aug. 10, 1916. To this union two children were born, Pauline and Evelyn. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pauline Hoops, in 1950; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Byrn; and one brother, Vernie Byrn, of Athelstan, Iowa. She is survived by her husband, Roy, and daughter, Evelyn Allsbury, Moberly, Mo., and four grandchildren. Tina has spent the past 32 years operating the Armstrong Nursing Home in Bedford. She will be sadly missed by her many relatives and friends. Tina had a great interest in spiritual things. She loved to sing hymns and spiritual songs.
Clarinda Herald Journal, Thursday, October 15, 1964, [p. 1] Services Friday Glen Bradley Glen Bradley, auctioneer in the Clarinda vicinity for many years, died Wednesday at the Maryville hospital. He had been active in his auctioneering profession until recent surgery. The funeral will be Friday, 2 p m, at the Price Funeral Home in Maryville. Survivors include his wife, brothers Loy at Red Oak and Orton at St Joseph, a sister and granddaughter in California, and several relatives in the Clarinda area. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 15, 1945, p. 8 Ira Bradley, 61, Dies In Idaho Ira Bradley, 61, a former resident of this community, died in Idaho Sunday, following an operation. Burial was there. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Swaim Bradley of Los Angles; three sisters, Mrs. Faye Burtis of St. Paul, Mrs. Reba House of Montana, and Miss Nina Bradley of Los Angeles; four brothers, Eura Bradley of Bedford, Glen Bradley of Maryville, Orton Bradley of St. Joseph, Loy Bradley of Red Oak. [BRADLEY, IRA CLARK] Clarinda Herald Journal, Thursday, February 22, 1945, [p. 1] Ira Bradley Dies In West Ira Bradley, 61, brother of Glen Bradley, died in Idaho, February 11, following an operation. Burial was in the western community. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Swaim Bradley, his mother, Mrs. Margaret Bradley of Los Angeles; three sisters, Mrs Faye Burtis of St Paul, Mrs Reba House of Montana, and Miss Nina Bradley of Los Angeles; four brothers, Eura, of Bedford, Glen, of Maryville, Orton of St Joseph, and Loy, of Red Oak. Clarinda Herald Journal, Monday, February 20, 1967, [p. 1] Mrs. Lela Bradley was beautician here Lela M Bradley, beautician in Clarinda for several years, died at a hospital in Salina, Kans at 11:45 p m Saturday. Mrs. Bradley lived at Los Angeles, Calif, but was visiting her sister, Mrs Hallie Faulconer, when she became ill. A graveside service will be held at the Bedford Cemetery at 10 a m Tuesday morning, conducted by first reader of the Christian Science Church of Clarinda, Mrs. Dale Johnson. Mrs. Bradley moved to Los Angeles in the early 1940s, teaching at a beauty school there, and later operating her own shop until retirement in 1960. She is survived by a granddaughter, Mrs. R. Surgrue of North Hollywood, Calif, by two sisters, Mrs. Faulconer and Mrs. Charlie Meadows of Cheyenne, Wyo, and by a brother R [obert] E [arl] Hamm of St Joseph, Mo. Her daughter Genevra preceded her in death several years ago. [BRADLEY, MARGARET PAMELIA INGRAM] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 21, 1948, [p. 1] Obituary – Mrs. Margaret Bradley Margaret Pamelia Ingram, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Ingram, was born in Nodaway County, Missouri, March 15, 1853 and died in Whittier, California, October 9, 1948, aged 95 years, 6 months, 24 days. She grew to young womanhood in Nodaway County, where she lived most of her life with the exception of thirteen years in California with her daughters. She was married to L. [ewis] C. [lark] Bradley, March 10, 1875. To them were born nine children, five sons, Loy, Glen, Ira, Eura and Orton; four daughters: Orpha, Reba, Nina and Fae. Early in life she became a member of the Siam Christian Church later moving her membership to Bedford, where it remained until her passing, constituting over 50 years of Christian life. Those surviving are: Loy of Red Oak, Glen of Maryville, Eura of Bedford, Orton of St. Joseph, Mrs. Reba House and Mrs. Nina Arnold of Whittier, Calif., and Mrs. Fae Burtis of Minneapolis; three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter Orpha and son Ira. Funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home, Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. W. Swan. Burial was in the Bedford cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 18, 1975 Hold Last Rites Monday Tom W. Black, 73 Funeral services for Tom W. Black, 73, of Bedford were held Mon., Sept: 15 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford conducted by Carl Cummings. Mr. Black died September 12, 1975 in St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Mo. Bedford American Legion Post 164 presented the flag at Fairview Cemetery. Thomas William Black, son of Elmer E. and Permelia (Millie) Black, was born at Welda, Kansas on September 14, 1901. He lived briefly in Kansas, when his parents returned to Page County, Iowa, in 1902. He was baptized in the United Presbyterian Church in College Springs, Iowa and attended this church until young manhood when he moved from the community. He spent most of his adult life in Page County except for a time when the family lived in Ringgold County near Clearfield and in 1960 he moved to Bedford where he has since resided. He was engaged in farming until he served in World War II in the Army Medical Corps, stateside. At the time of his death he was a member of the American Legion, and his wife, Anna, is a member of the Legion Auxiliary. After his discharge from military service he was employed by the State Mental Health Institute at Clarinda for 21 years, until his retirement. On March 24, 1960, at Clarinda, he was united in marriage to Anna (Irvin) Brumfield, of Bedford. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Anna; three stepchildren and several step-grandchildren: Elvin Brumfield; Beaumont, Texas; Ronald Brumfield, Waukee, Iowa; Mrs. Paul King (Willa), Des Moines, Iowa; and the children of the late Elgin Brumfield of Gravity, Ia.; two brothers: R. Edwin Black, Madison, Mo.; Ross Black, Braddyville, Ia.; a sister, Margaret Black of Des Moines, Ia.; several nephews and nieces; other relatives and many friends. Tom was respected by all who knew him. He was a staunch friend, a kind, considerate, upright and honorable man and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. [BURTIS, FLORENCE FAE BRADLEY] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 17, 1969, [p. 1] Final Rites For Mrs. Fae Burtis In Minneapolis Funeral services for a former Bedfordite, Mrs. Fae Bradley Burtis, were held in Minneapolis last Sunday. Reared in Taylor County, she was graduated from Bedford High in 1917. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include two sons and a daughter. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 5, 1933, [p. 1] Benjamin Burk Dies in Iowa City Benjamin Burk, 79, who was taken to Iowa City for medical attention, died at the University hospital there Thursday, Sept. 28. The funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Murr southwest of Bedford, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Leslie R. Cobb. Burial was in the Ross Center cemetery. He was born in Illinois March 8, 1854. In early life he came with his parents to Iowa, locating in Taylor County. He was married to Ella Oxley, March 23, 1879. They were the parents of one son Luther who died in 1931. Surviving relatives are the wife, three grandchildren, Chalen Burk of Blair, Nebr., Ivan Burk and Mrs. Cecil Robidoux of Bedford; two brothers, Charles Burk of Cleo, Okla., and William Burk of Hydro, Okla., and one sister, Mrs. Lean Miller of Hopkins. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 21, 1953, [p. 1] C. M. Burks Buried Here Charles M. [ason] Burks, 86, retired farmer and service station operator, died May 13 at a St. Joseph hospital. He was born in Taylor County, Iowa but had lived the past 20 years in Stanberry, Mo., where he was a member of the Christian church and Valley Lodge I. O. O. F. Surviving are four sons, Chester Burks of King City, Mo., Donald Burks of Great Bend, Kans., Ernest Burks of Clarinda; Ivan Burks of Kansas City, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Letha Keller of King City, Mrs. Gladys Hunter of Tonganoxie, Kans.; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Rice of Wheatridge, Colo., Mrs. Myrtle Keith, Culdesac, Idaho; 24 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Stanberry Saturday, May 16 and the body was brought to Bedford for burial in Fairview cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 23, 1983 Donald Burks, 85 Final Rites Held June 15 Funeral services for Joseph Donald Burks, Sr., 85, of Bedford, were held June 15 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here with Rev. Marcia Smith Wood and Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Mr. Burks died June 13, 1983 in Bedford Manor, Bedford. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Joseph Donald Burks, son of Charles Mason Burks and Louella May Burks, was born in Bedford, Iowa February 10, 1898. He lived in Bedford and grew to maturity in Stanberry, Mo., where he attended the public school and Christian Church of which he was a member. On August 19, 1921 he was united in marriage to Lillie May Sharp and they lived in Bedford. To this union four children were born: Charles Allen, Joseph Donald, Jr., Edward Eugene and Richard LeRoy. Mr. Burks was engaged in the bakery business. He was preceded in death by parents, his wife, Lillie, and a brother Ivan. Left to cherish his memory are his four children: Allen, Palmdale, Calif., Joe, Jr., Kansas City, Kans., Gene, Bedford, and Richard, Independence, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brothers: Chester Burks, King City, Mo.; Charles Ernest, Clarinda, Iowa; and two sisters: Gladys Hunter, Tonganoxie, Kans. and Letha Keller, Colorado. Mr. Burks was a kind and considerate father and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Clarinda Herald Journal, Thursday, February 13,1975, p. 12 Services held for Mrs J D Burks Services for Mrs J D (Millie) Burks, 77, were held Saturday after her death Feb 6 at Kansas City, Mo, at the Research Hospital. She had spent considerable time since November in hospitals. The funeral was held at Jennings Chapel in Shenandoah with the Rev David Stout officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery at Bedford. Lillie May, daughter of Alexander Allen and Sally Ann Graybill Sharp, was born at Wilcox, Mo, Nov 11, 1897. As a small child she moved with her family to a farm near Bedford and attended the Taylor County schools. She was married Aug 19,1921 to Joseph Donald Burks at Bedford. Later moving to Great Bend, Ks, and in 1953 to Independence, Mo. Since 1970 in Shenandoah, she has had an active interest in the Christian Church and the Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Ernest and Luth Sharp, and two sisters, Mary Wright and Addie Million. She leaves her husband Donald, sons, Charles Allen of Palmdale, Calif; Joseph Donald Jr of Kansas City, Edward Eugene of Bedford and Richard Leroy of Independence, Mo; four brothers, Leroy of Bedford, George of Shenandoah, Edward of Gravity, Oscar of Conway and two sisters Mabel Mahan of Estes Park, Colo, and Susie Souder of Bedford. Casket bearers at the services were Charles Sharp, Glen Ernest Sharp, John Sharp, William Sharp, Jim Erwin, John Dean Hall, and Wayne Perry. Others assisting in the service were Mrs Dorothy Duerfeldt, Keith Franzen, Miss Elinor Sharp, Mrs Wayne Perry, Mrs Leonard Bartles, Mrs James Erwin, Mrs Walter Hall and Mrs Jim Hanshaw. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, June 4, 2003 Funeral services for Richard Cabeen, age 80 of Bedford, who died Saturday, May 24, 2003 at Bedford Nursing & Rehab after a long battle with cancer. Services were held Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Christian Presbyterian Church in Bedford with Pastors Randy Allman and Ted DeHass officiating. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to the Hospice of Central Iowa or the United Christian Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. John Richard Cabeen was born December 8, 1922, in Blanchard, Iowa, the son of John Robert Cabeen and Edith Harriett Stevenson Cabeen. Richard was baptized at an early age in the Reformed Presbyterian Church. He attended a one-room school through the eighth grade and graduated from Amity High School in College Springs with the Class of 1940. He was a charter F.F.A. member and received the Iowa Farmer Degree. On June 11, 1947, he was united in marriage to Mary Margaret Matthews in Thomas, Pennsylvania at the Presbyterian Church. To this loving union five sons and two daughters were born. Richard and Mary operated a dairy farm in Pennsylvania until 1963. Following Richard's lung surgery, they moved to a farm south of Bedford. Richard enjoyed his dairy, hog and row crop operation and continued to farm until they moved into Bedford in 1987. For twenty-five years he sold seed corn. For almost forty years, he reported rainfall amounts to KMA the local radio station. After the illness and death of Mary on January 1, 1991, Richard was united in marriage to Ellavee Harness on September 21, 1991. He and Ellavee enjoyed traveling and spending time with their families. Richard was an active member of the United Christian Presbyterian Church where he served as both an Elder and Deacon. He was also very active in the Bedford Lions Club. He served on the local school board, the Inter-Church Council and the Area 14 Advisory Council for the Meal Site. Left to cherish Richard's memory are his loving wife, Ellavee of Bedford; his seven children, son Bill Cabeen and wife, Mary of Clarinda; son Jim Cabeen and wife, Mary Lou of Mason City; son Don Cabeen and wife, Paula of Seville, Spain; daughter, Betty Motsinger and husband, Bud of Hamilton, Missouri; daughter, Janice Beck and husband, Brent of Lenox; son John Cabeen and wife, Mary of Grimes; and son, Dave Cabeen and wife, Jayne of New Market; three step-children, Stan Harness and wife, Nancy of New Market; Susan Krenk and husband, Dave of Lincoln, Nebraska; and Shari Barr and husband, Mike, of Villisca; twenty grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Eva VanderLinden and husband, Cornie of Clarinda; a brother, Howard Cabeen and wife, Marian of Clarinda; and a host of friends. Preceding Richard in death are his parents John and Edith; his first wife Mary in 1991; two brothers, Donald and Lyle Cabeen; a sister, Wilma at infancy; daughter-in-law, Paula Cabeen; and two granddaughters, Pamela and Suzanne Cabeen.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 29, 1983 H.R. (Shorty) Clark Services Held December 26 Services were December 26 for Howard Reed Clark, 57, at First Baptist Church in Bedford, officiated by Rev. Ted DeHass and Rev. Ollie Odle. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Mr. Clark died in Bedford December 22, 1983. Howard Reed Clark, son of Hobart McKinley Clark and Elnora Marie Flynn, was born at Anita, Adair [Cass] County, Iowa on April 19, 1926. On March 6, 1945, he was united in marriage to Ruth Hanshaw in Wathena, Kansas. They lived all their married life in Bedford, Iowa, except for two years when they lived in Grant City, Missouri. Three children were born to bless this union: Cathy Lou, Brent D., and Patricia Lynn. Howard served two years in the U.S. Navy Air Force. He was engaged in several businesses. After a short time of owning and operating the Conoco Station, Howard, or Shorty, as he was known by many, worked for thirteen years for Emmert Chevrolet as salesman and bookkeeper. He worked as secretary for Farmers Mutual Insurance Company for thirteen years, also owning his own agency. Leaving the insurance business in 1973, Shorty and Ruth moved to Grant City, Missouri where they were in partnership with Country Boys Lumber Company. While living there, he was elected to serve as Mayor. After two years they returned to Bedford, owning and operating Clark Lumber Company where he was working when His Lord called him Home. Shorty had many interests, which included his church, Bedford First Baptist, where he was a member and served in many capacities over the years, his hobby as a ham operator for many years and being a member of the Bedford Flying Club, flying his own plane. He was Past Noble Grand and Past District Deputy Grand Master of Bedford Lodge #91. He also enjoyed serving his community. He was Boy Scout Master for several years, helped organize Bedford's Purple Palace Teen Center and was a reserve officer for Taylor County. At the time of his death, Shorty was serving on the board of directors for the Lumberman's Independent Association and was secretary of the Fairview Cemetery Association. He was preceded in death by his father, brother-in-law Kenny Wallace, nephew Allan Wallace, mother-in-law Catherine Hanshaw, and father-in-law Carr Hanshaw. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Ruth, his mother Elnora Clark of Bedford, one son Brent, and his wife Debbie of Glenwood, two daughters, Cathy and her husband Terry Odle of Gardner, Kansas, and Patricia and her husband David Dukes of Bedford; the grandchildren: Alison Clark, Brandi and Tera Odle, Elaina, Troy and Kathryn (Katy) Dukes; two sisters, Maxine Wallace of Stuart, Phyllis Clark of Des Moines, and one brother Dean Clark of Bedford. Also two brothers-in-law, Clif[f] Hanshaw and wife Ethel, Forrest Hanshaw and wife Kay; nieces and nephews. Shorty will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Shorty was a kind and considerate husband and dad. He loved his family and was deeply loved and respected by each of them. He taught them to love the Lord and to love one another. He enjoyed his grandchildren who lovingly called him "Papa"; they were his pride and joy. [COLLINS, IVA LAURA LARISON HICKS] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 30, 1972, p. 2 Iva Collins, 79, Last Rites Here November 20 Funeral services for Mrs. Eber (Iva) Collins, 79, of Hemet, California, formerly of Bedford, were held November 18 at the Harford Funeral Home in Hemet. Mrs. CollinÕs died in Hemet November 15. A graveside service was conducted by Carl Cummings November 20 at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Iva Laura Larison, daughter of W. C. Larison and Clara E. Stoner Larison, was born in Bedford, March 2, 1893. She grew to adulthood in the community where she was born and united in marriage to [Lester] Guy Hicks who was a rural mail carrier until his retirement. Mr. Hicks died in 1956. She was united in marriage to Eber D. Collins and they moved to California to make their home in the early 1960s---Mr. Collins died October 15, 1972. Left to cherish her memory are a step daughter, Florence I. Bowers; nieces, Audrey E. Jefferies and Pauline Weaver Davis; nephews, Waldon L. Weaver and Willis D. Weaver; cousins, other relatives and many friends. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, January 15, 2003 AUDREY BELLE COX Graveside funeral services for Audrey Cox, age 98 of Bedford, who died Tuesday, January 7, 2003, were held Thursday, January 9, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford with Pastor Jamie Mogler officiating. Memorials can be given in Audrey's name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Audrey Belle Cox was one of ten children born to William A. [lexander] Cox and Effie Downey Cox on October 3, 1904 in rural Page County, Iowa. She attended rural schools to the eighth grade, after which she worked as a housekeeper for numerous farm families. She moved to Bedford in the '20's where she was employed by the Bedford Telephone Company for over forty years, serving many years as office manager. Audrey even worked part-time at Lucille Livingston's Hamburger Shop on Main Street. She retired from the telephone company in 1972 and in March of 1973 she suffered a severe stroke. She continued to live in her own home for several years before entering Golden Rod Manor in 1977 Although she never married, Audrey took an active part in the lives of the Cox family, supporting their many activities. Audrey never owned a car so therefore she did a lot of walking. In fact, she was known as the 'best walker in Bedford.' She enjoyed shopping in the city and loved traveling. She had been to Spain and witnessed a bullfight. Audrey was a kind and loving sister and will be missed by all of her friends and relatives. She was a fifty plus year member of the First Baptist Church in Bedford; and a fifty plus year member of the Rebekah Lodge, having served as Past Noble Grand Matron. Audrey is survived by a brother, Max Cox of Bedford, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding Audrey in death were her parents William and Effie; four brothers, Clifford, Ober, Kenneth and John Howard; four sisters, Mimalee Brooks, Luna Wallace, Grace Reeves and Dorothy King. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 22, 1956, [p. 1] Mrs. W. A. Cox Rites Here Last Sun. Mrs. W. A. Cox died at her home in Bedford, Friday, March 16, following a weekÕs illness. Funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fred Cowles. Burial in Fairview cemetery. Effie Elizabeth Downey, daughter of John and Rebecca Downey, was born at Slate Mount, Tenn., March 28, 1876, and died at the age of 79 years, 11 months, 16 days. On Nov. 5, 1889 she was married to William Alexander Cox. In 1902they moved to Iowa and settled on a farm in Page County, where they lived until 1925, when they moved to a farm in Taylor County. They moved into Bedford in 1940. Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, four sisters, her husband who died August 5, 1952, one son and one daughter. She is survived by four sons: Clifford of Hopkins, Ober and Max of Bedford, Kenneth of Prescott; four daughters, Mrs. Luna Wallace of Chicago, Miss Audrey Cox, Mrs. Grace Reeves and Mrs. Dorothy Sheley of Bedford. There are also 21 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; one brother, J. M. Downey and one sister, Mrs. Maude Peters, both of Chuckey, Tennessee. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 7, 1952, [p. 1] W. A. Cox Rites Thursday W. A. Cox, 76, died at his home in Bedford Tuesday afternoon, August 5 following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services will be held at the Shum funeral Home at 2 p. m. Thursday, August 7. Rev. Fred H. Cowles will officiate. [COX, WILLIAM ALEXANDER] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 14, 1952, p. 5 Out-of-Town Folks Attend Cox Funeral William Alexander Cox, son of Nathaniel and Miriam Anna Cox, was born at Jonesboro, Tenn., April 22, 1876 and died at his home in Bedford, August 5, 1952, at the age of 76 years, 3 months, 14 days. On Nov. 5, 1889 he was married to Effie Elizabeth Downey at Slate Mount, Tenn., and to them ten children were born. He is survived by his wife; four sons, Clifford Cox, Gentry, Ark., Ober Cox and Max Cox, Bedford, Kenneth Cox of Sharpsburg; four daughters, Audrey Cox of Bedford, Mrs. Luna Wallace of Chicago, Mrs. Grace Reeves of Bedford, Mrs. Dorothy Sheley of Bedford. Also 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. There are also two brothers, James Cox of Red Oak, and Joe Cox of Sioux City; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Kincheloe of Clarinda, Mrs. Albert Brown of Cameron, Mo., Mrs. Margaret Bashor of Van Wert, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one daughter, one brother and two sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Cox moved to Iowa in 1902 and settled on a farm in Page County, where they lived until 1925, when they moved to a farm in Taylor County. In 1951 they moved into Bedford. On November 5, 1949, Mr. and Mrs. Cox celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary. Funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. Out-of-town relatives attending the last rites for W. A. Cox in Bedford Thursday, included Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cox, Marvin and Ivan, Gentry, Ark.; Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cox and daughter, Marshall, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. William Cox, Shenandoah; Mrs. Luna Wallace and son Duane, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Giudicesal, Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Robert McIntyre, Mrs. John Kincheloe, Reba and Eldridge, Clarinda; Willis Downey and son Roger, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. George Downey, Mrs. J. W. Miller, Grant City. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hughes, Mrs. Frank McComas, Denver, Mo.; Mrs. Margaret Bashor and son John, Van Wert, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. James Cox and family, Red Oak; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Downey, Gravity; Mr. and Mrs. Pete Downey, Corning; Mr. and Mrs. Randall Wallace, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cox, Mrs. Clara Cox of New Market. Frank Young, Clarinda, Mrs. Ruth OÕLaughlin, Cameron, Mo.; Bruce Brown, Braymer, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Hale, Miss Ruth Kilby, Mrs. Hazel Sexton, Mrs. Bessie Bubb, Lenox; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Miller, Mrs. Angela McGaffin, Corning; Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Land, Shannon City; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Ingram, Gravity. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 16, 1964, [p. 1] Harry Cole, 60, Rites Wed. Graveside services for Harry A. [ustin] Cole, 60, long-time superintendent of schools in Taylor County, were held yesterday (Wed.) in Bedford. A funeral service was held earlier Wednesday in Indianola. Mr. Cole died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday evening (Jan. 12) after shoveling snow from walks at his residence in Indianola. For five years he served under the Warren County superintendent of schools as county elementary supervisor, and since last September, he had been teaching and serving as guidance counselor in the schools at Scranton. [COLE, HARRY AUSTIN] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 30, 1964, p. 5 Harry A. Cole Graveside Services Here Funeral services for Harry A. Cole, 60, long-time superintendent of schools in Taylor County, were held January in Indianola, Iowa. Mr. Cole died suddenly at his home in Indianola Jan. 12. Graveside services and interment were held at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Harry Austin Cole, son of Luther and Viella Cole, was born Feb. 4, 1903, near Blockton, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Mabel Brown on June 3, 1928, at Clearfield, Iowa. To this union were born two children, Betty Jo and Carole Ann. Mr. Cole was associated with the teaching profession his entire life. For five years he served under the Warren County Superintendent of schools as county elementary supervisor, and since last September, he had been teaching and serving as guidance counselor in the schools at Scranton. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Northwest Missouri State College at Maryville, Mo., and his MasterÕs degree from Drake University. Harry, as his friends knew him, was through the years affiliated with a number of organizations. Among them were the Lions club, the Masons and Odd Fellows, of which he was a past noble grand. He, with his wife and daughter, Carole, were members of the First Baptist Church of Indianola. He is survived by his wife, Mabel; two daughters, Betty and Carole; one sister, Frances H. Cole of Martinsdale; one brother, William Cole of Blockton; a father-in-law, A. [lmond] H. [enry] Brown who has resided in their home since the death of his wife; a son-in-law, Robert Swan; and two grandchildren, Ricky and Kerry of Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and two brothers. Harry, a devoted husband and father, was happiest when surrounded by his immediate family. His greatest delight was being with his two grandsons. He will be greatly missed by his family, neighbors and friends. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 26, 1979 Ansel Conner, 74, Rites were Held Here July 19 Graveside services for Ansel S. Conner, 74, of Bedford, held July 19 at Fairview Cemetery, were conducted by Carl Cummings. Mr. Conner died July 16, 1979 at the home of his sister, Clara Hullinger in Bedford. Ansel Sheridan Conner, son of James and Mary Conner, was born near Blockton in Taylor County Iowa, July 5, 1905. He lived in and grew to maturity in Bedford where he attended the public school and later was self-employed as a laborer. He was unmarried his entire lifetime. His parents, four brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Left to cherish his memory are one sister, Clara Hullinger of Bedford, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He will be remembered as a kind and considerate brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by those who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 1, 1951, [p. 1] Services Here For Florence Conner Funeral services were held yesterday at the Wetmore Funeral home for Florence Rose Conner, who died here Monday. The daughter of James and Mary Conner, Miss Conner was born in Taylor County, Grant Township, near Lenox, Feb. 11, 1897, and passed away at Bedford, Jan. 29. Florence attended public schools and high school at Bedford. She lived all her life in this community. She is survived by her parents; four brothers, George of Cumberland, Iowa, [James] Allen of New Virginia, Iowa, Warren of Cumberland, and Ansel of Clarinda, three sisters, Frances at home, Alice [Mary] Carmichael of Birdseye, Ind., and Clara Hullinger of Bedford. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Rev. F. H. Cowles officiated at the services. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 28, 1972, p. 2 Hold Last Rites Dec. 20 For Frances Conner Funeral services for Frances J. Conner, 80, of Bedford, were held December 20 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here with Carl Cummings officiating. Miss Conner died at Clarinda Municipal Hospital December 17, 1972. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Frances J. Conner, daughter of James H. [D.] and Mary Jane Conner, was born October 20, 1892, at Lenox, in Taylor County, Iowa. She moved to Bedford with her family in 1910 and has continued to reside here. She was a lifelong resident of Taylor County. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, George and Warren and two sisters, Florence and Alice. Left to cherish memories are two brothers; James Allen Conner of New Virginia, Iowa, and Ansel Conner of Bedford; one sister, Clara F. [erne] Hullinger of Bedford; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Francis was a kind and considerate loved one, friend and neighbor; one who shared both love and appreciation for little children. She spent many years helping care for elderly people with a helping hand and a kind word and friendly smile, sharing with others the things that helps to make life worthwhile. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April l9, 1951, [p. 1] J. D. Conner Dies After Long Illness James D. Conner, 88, died at his home here Saturday after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart church in Bedford Wednesday morning. Rev. Reitz officiated, with burial in Fairview cemetery. Born near Bloomington, Ill., April 3, 1863, he went to Lenox with his parents when he was a small boy. In 1889, he married Mary Greene of Clearfield and they moved to Bedford. They were the parents of 10 children. Survivors are his wife and children, George and Warren of Cumberland, [James] Allen of Des Moines, Frances and Clara Hullinger of Bedford, Alyce Carmichael of Birdseye, Ind., Ansel of Clarinda, and a brother, M. [ichael] S. Conner of Lenox. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 18, 1954, [p. 1] Mary Jane Conner Rites Held Tuesday Mrs. Mary Jane Conner, a resident of Taylor County all of her life, died at her home in Bedford, November 13. She had lived in Bedford the past 45 years. Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. Mary Jane, daughter of Geo. W. and Rachael Beatty Green, was born August 16, 1869 near Clearfield, Iowa and grew to young womanhood there. She was married to James D. Conner at Lenox and to them ten children were born. Her husband and three children, Jennie, Morris and Florence preceded her in death. Also her father and mother, two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by four sons, Geo. N. [icholas] and W. [arren] S. [umner] of Cumberland, Iowa, James Allen of New Virginia, Ansel of Clarinda; by three daughters, Miss Frances Conner, Mrs. Lloyd Hullinger of Bedford, Mrs. Fred Carmichael of Birds Eye, Ind., 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; one brother, William S. Green of Bakersfield, Calif. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, June 17, 1998 L. Fae Dukes Funeral services for L. Fae Dukes, age 87, who died in Omaha, Nebraska on June 6, 1998 were held at the Ritchie Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 10, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Nancy Ross officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. L. [eonard] Fae Dukes was born to Fred and Myrtle (Auten) Dukes on March 7, 1911, in Nodaway County, Missouri. On December 9, 1933 he was united in marriage to Nina Haidsiak in Troy, Kansas. To this union, three children were born, Kenneth, Dorothy and Rodger. Fae and Nina farmed in Ringgold and Taylor County. Fae loved farming, and did so all his life until his health failed in later years. He also helped build the Lake of Three Fires in the middle 1930's. Fae was a self proclaimed member of the "Spit and Whittle" wood carving club, where he spent many hours carving in his red, white and blue chair. He enjoyed people and never knew a stranger. He was a fifty-year member of the Taylor Masonic Lodge #156, A.F. & A.M. Survivors include his wife, Nina; two sons, Kenneth Dukes and wife Edna of Council Bluffs and Rodger Dukes of Bedford; a daughter, Dorothy Sleep and husband Marvin of Bedford; two brothers, Rex Dukes and wife Mary Lou of Bedford and Cleo Dukes and wife Mary Lou of Tarkio, Missouri; two sisters, Rachel Cox of Bedford and Eva Fine and husband John of Hopkins; an uncle, George Dukes of Maryville; ten grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Myrtle; a brother, Denzel and a sister, Clara Holker. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, November 20, 2002 NINA SOPHIA DUKES Funeral services for Nina Dukes, age 92 of Bedford, who died Tuesday, November 12, 2002 were held Friday, November 15, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Ted DeHass officiating. Interment was held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to the Bedford American Legion Auxiliary. Nina Sophia Haidsiak Dukes was born August 27, 1910, in Nelson, Nebraska, the daughter of John F. Haidsiak and Anna C. Holmes Haidsiak. Nina moved with her family to the Bedford area, living north of town where she attended rural school, later her family moved north of Athelstan. She graduated from Blockton High School with the class of 1930. After graduation Nina worked in Kansas City as a nanny for a short time, returning home to take care of her sister who was ill with Leukemia. It was at that time she met L. Fae Dukes at a square dance in Athelstan. The couple was united in marriage on December 9, 1933 in Troy, Kansas. To this loving union three children were born, Kenneth, Dorothy and Roger. Nina and Fae loved farming and the lifestyle it provided. Together they lived and farmed throughout southeastern Taylor County. She and Fae settled on a farm south of Bedford in 1965, and Nina continued to live there until October 2001 when she stayed with Dorothy and Marvin. Nina belonged to several neighborhood clubs over the years. She loved gardening and was always generous with her produce. She was a wonderful cook, well known for her raspberry pies and fresh baked bread. Nina enjoyed being challenged her entire life, even up to the end, doing crossword puzzles to keep her mind active. Nina was a sweet loving woman who adored her family and was the hub of communication between all family members with her constant letter writing. She enjoyed fishing when time allowed, however, she didn't like eating her catch! She was a wonderful seamstress who made most of the family's clothes over the years. She was talented at quilting, passing on many quilts to family members. In their last years, Nina and Fae enjoyed traveling with Kenneth and Edna around the United States and Canada. Fae passed away on June 6, 1998. Left to cherish Nina's memory are her children, Kenneth Dukes and wife, Edna of Council Bluffs; Dorothy Sleep and husband, Marvin of Bedford; and Rodger Dukes of Bedford; a brother, Wayne Haidsiak and wife, Jean of Clearfield; two sisters, Vera Carson and Annabel Walkup, both of Redding; sisters-in-law, Vivian Haidsiak and Lois Haidsiak, both of Bedford; brothers-in-law, Rex Dukes and wife, Mary Lou of Bedford; John Fine and wife, Eva of Hopkins; Rachel Cox of Bedford; Cleo Dukes and wife, Mary Lou of Tarkio, Missouri; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. Preceding Nina in death are her parents, John and Anna; her husband, Fae in 1998; two brothers, Frank and Max; and four sisters, Helen, Lucille, Hazel and Ethel. [FITCH, HELEN MAURINE STEPHENS] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, June 21, 2000 HELEN M. FITCH Helen Maurine Fitch, daughter of Clyde Allen Stephens and Alta Wainwright Stephens was born September 3, 1906 and departed this life June 6, 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents and in 1963, by her husband. Her early education was obtained in the one room country school near her home, later graduating from Gravity High School. She attended summer school in Red Oak, IA., and that fall enrolled at the University of Northern Iowa, known then as "Iowa State Teachers College". She taught one year in Cedar County Iowa. On March 26, 1927, she was united in marriage at Glen Ellyn, IL, to Harold Paul Fitch of Bedford, IA. In 1935 a daughter, Shirley Jean, was born to bless this home. In later life, she decided to take L.P.N, training and in 1956 received her license and worked at St. LukeÕs Hospital in Cedar Rapids until the death of her mother in 1958, at which time they moved to her parents farm home north of Bedford. In 1963, her husband passed away and she was a companion to her father until 1977, when she moved to Bedford. Helen was a faithful member of the Methodist Church, a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, and enjoyed being a part of several clubs prior to moving to Bedford. In 1988, she moved to Atascadero, CA. A memorial service is planned at the United Methodist Church in Atascadero (date pending). Her remains will later be brought back to Bedford, IA and buried next to her husband, with graveside service at that time. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Jean Parmater and her husband, William, of Atascadero, three granddaughters and their families, six great-grandsons, and two great-granddaughters, two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Shada of Cedar Rapids, IA. and Mrs. Jean Grove of Waterloo, IA. The strength of Helen's personal convictions and the helping hand she so freely extended to all will be remembered by those who knew her. [FITCH, KATHLEEN COLLINS LUNDY] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 26, 1951, [p. 1] Mrs. John Fitch Died Here Monday Mrs. John H. Fitch, 57, died at her home near Bedford Monday night following an illness of several months. Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church here. Rev. Robert M. Peters officiated. He was assisted by Dr. Irving E. Putnam of the Herron Methodist church, Minneapolis. Burial was made in Fairview cemetery. Mrs. Fitch was born Kathleen Collins, Nov. 3, 1893, in New York City. At the age of 12, she came to Taylor County, where she lived in the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lundy. She was graduated from Bedford High School with the class of 1913. Feb. 25, 1914, she was married to John H. [enry] Fitch. With her husband she spent a year at Simpson College, Indianola, where she Studied music. Following this they lived on a farm near Bedford, later moving to Glen Ellyn, Ill., where Mr. Fitch was employed by Standard Oil. Mrs. Fitch did secretarial work there for a real estate firm. When she was young, Mrs. Fitch joined the Bedford Presbyterian church and transferred to the Methodist church following her marriage. She was an active member of the choir for years. She is survived by her husband and an adopted son Glen, now in the United States Air Corps. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, February 23, 2005 Jean G. Grove, 89, of Waterloo, died Thursday, January 6, at 829 East Ridgeway. She was born September 27, 1915, in Taylor County, daughter of Clyde and Alta Wainwright Stephens. She married Merle B. [ernard] Grove November 24, 1937, in Waterloo. He died April 4, 1975. Ms. Grove attended Simpson College and Iowa State Teachers College. She and her husband owned and operated Flame Sandwich Shop from 1946-1952, and then worked as real estate agents with Merle B. Grove Realtors until retiring in 1973. Survivors include: a sister, Hazel Shada of Waterloo; a niece, Shirley (William) Parameter of Atascadero, Calif.; and three great-nieces, Deb Constanzio of Atascadero, Pam Thompson of Paso Robles, Calif., and Cindy Mendez of Templeton, Calif. Preceded in death by: her parents; a sister, Helen Fitch; and two brothers-in-law, Harold Fitch and Gabe Shada. Committal service: will be at a later date in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 10, 1975, p. 6 Service Here Tues. For Merle Grove Graveside services for Merle B. [ernard] Grove, 63, of Waterloo were held at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford Tues., April 8, conducted by Carl Cummings. Mr. Grove died April 4 in Schoitz Hospital in Waterloo. He is the husband of the former Jean Stephens and son-in-law of Clyde Stephens of Conway. [GROVE, MERLE BERNARD] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, October 7, 1992 MERLE W. HOOPS Funeral service for Merle W. Hoops was held Monday, Oct. 5, 1992 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Merle Wesley Hoops, son of Ernest F. and May Hoops, was born in Adams County on July 28, 1917. Merle departed this life on October 2, 1992 at the Southfield Care Center, Webster City, Iowa at the age of 75 years and two months. Merle lived in Adams and Taylor Counties where he attended the public schools. On May 16, 1936 he was united in marriage to Marjorie Pauline Armstrong. To this union four children were born: LeRoy (now living in Tampa, Fla.), Deloris Akers (Stanton, Iowa); Gary (Flowery Branch, Ga.); Sharon Kay Hoops (deceased). Pauline passed away in 1950. Merle then married Avon Robb in 1954. To this union one child, Kim (of Webster City) was born. After his divorce from Avon he married Helen Berry of Hartley, Iowa in August 1982. Merle was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Velma Peterson, his brother-in-law, Herman Peterson, a brother, Dale Hoops, sister, Hazel Wilson, and daughter,. Sharon Kay Hoops. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Helen, son LeRoy and wife Marilyn, daughter Deloris and husband Duane Akers, son Gary and wife Kristine, daughter Kim and husband Stephen Schwandt, sister Opal and husband Frank King, sister-in-law, Francis Hoops, brother-in-law, Marion Wilson, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Merle was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. [HOOPS, PAULINE MARJORIE ARMSTRONG] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 15, 1950, [p. 1] Mrs. Merle Hoops Buried Here Sunday Mrs. Merle Hoops died at her home in Creston, Thursday, June 8 after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home in Bedford, Sunday, June 11 with Tom Patterson and Miss Grace Hoops officiating. Interment was in the Fairview cemetery. Pauline Marjorie Armstrong was born July 31, 1918, at Sheridan, Mo., being aged 31 years, 10 months and 7 days at the time of her death. She was the eldest daughter of Roy A. and Tina Byrn Armstrong of Bedford. Most of her childhood was spent in southwest Iowa. She attended school at Athelstan and Bedford. On May 17, 1936 she was married to Merle W. Hoops of Bedford. To them were born four children, Merle Leroy, Deloris Mae, Sharon Kay (who passed away March 7, 1946, and Gary Wesley. Surviving with her husband and children, and parents, is one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Finley of Lenox. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 14, 1946, [p. 1] Little Hoops Girl Dies Sharon Kay, 5-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Hoops of Prescott, died Thursday March 7 following a two days' illness with pneumonia. She is survived by her parents, a sister and brother, Deloris and LeRoy. Also other relatives. The funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home in Bedford Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. L. Hufstader. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. [HULLINGER, CLARA FERNE CONNER] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 19, 1998 Clara Ferne Hullinger Funeral services for Clara Ferne Hullinger, age 96, who died at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Missouri on Wednesday, August 12, 1998 were held at the Ritchie Funeral Home on Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Nancy Ross officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Clara Feme Hullinger was born to James and Mary Jane Green Conner on June 12, 1902, in rural Blockton. On November 14, 1925, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Earl Hullinger in Maryville, Missouri. To this loving union three children were born, Mary, Buss and Bill. Clara lived in the Bedford area most of her life. She was an avid dancer and met Lloyd at a dance during the Roaring 20's. The Great Depression forced the family off the farmland in 1935; they moved to town. The family then became self-sufficient by tending large gardens, providing food for themselves and selling the surplus to others. Gardening allowed Clara to stay home with her family, a fond memory still held by her children. She was a member of the Rockhounds of the Bedford Rock Club. She dearly loved to watch harness racing. She supported her children during their athletic years. Family and grandchildren were her main priority and she would always follow, and support their many activities. In later years, Clara was the genealogy resource for the family. She loved to read her Bible and started each day with morning devotions. One of the goals Clara set for herself was to read the Bible cover to cover, which she did at least two or three times. Her favorite book of the Bible was Psalms. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Dowis of Bedford; two sons, Buss and wife Dorla Hullinger of Germansville, Pennsylvania; and Bill and wife Nancy Hullinger of Albert City, Iowa; eleven grandchildren; and nineteen great grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary; her husband Lloyd in 1975; five brothers, George, Warren, Allen, Ansel and Morris; and four sisters, Frances, Florence, Alyce and Jane. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 18, 1975 Final Rites Held December 13 for Lloyd Hullinger Funeral services for Lloyd Earl Hullinger, 70, of Bedford, held December 13 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Carl Cummings. Mr. Hullinger died December 10, 1975 in St. Francis Hospital in Maryville. Mo. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Lloyd Earl Hullinger, son of Laura and Abner Hullinger, was born at Arlington, Nebr., on April 4, 1905. His childhood was spent in the Clarinda area where he attended rural school. On November 14, 1925 he was united in marriage to Clara F. Conner at Maryville, Mo., and they spent most of their married life in Bedford where he was self-employed as a carpenter. To this union three children were born: Mary Leone, Herbert Glade, William Conner. He was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory are: wife, Clara; son. Glade and wife, Dorla of Orefield, Pennsylvania; son, William and wife, Nancy, of Kellerton, Iowa; daughter, Mary and husband, Jim Dowis, of Garden Grove, California; cousin. May Hullinger, New Market; 11 grandchildren; one great grandchild; plus many other relatives and friends. His life was active and he enjoyed his work. Others were helped to achieve success by his efforts. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him as a man with a unique sense of humor. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 30, 1978 Hold Final Rites Here For A. Elton Jensen Funeral services for Andrew Elton Jensen, 63, of Bedford, held March 27 in the United Methodist Church, were officiated by Rev. Dwayne Madsen. Mr. Jensen died March 23, 1978 at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Bedford American Legion Post No. 164 conducted Military Honors. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Andrew Elton Jensen, son of Andrew Elton and Lora Belle Rohrer Jensen was born at Rippey, Iowa February 18, 1915. He lived in Rippey and grew to maturity in Creston where he attended the public school and Methodist Church. On February 14, 1942, he was united in marriage to Mary Esther Poorman at West Lafayette, Indiana. To this union two children were born: Elizabeth Lora Louise Jensen Hyde and Andrew Alfred Jensen. He practiced as an attorney for many years including 16 years as county attorney. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Esther Jensen and his father, Andrew E. Jensen. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Mrs. Andrew E. Jensen; brother, Robert R. Jensen; son, Andrew Jensen; daughter, Elizabeth Hyde; granddaughter, Jeannie Hyde. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Library Board, Bar Association, American Legion, Flying Club, Boy Scoutmaster and Eagle Scout. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 6, 1972, [p. 1] Last Rites Here Tuesday for Mrs. A. E. Jensen Death came New Year's Day at her home in Bedford for Mary Esther Jensen, 60, wife of A. Elton Jensen, Bedford attorney. Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 4, at the Bedford United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Robert Truitt. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Among her survivors are her husband, A. Elton; daughter, Betty Lora-Louise; son, Andrew Alfred; granddaughter, Jeannie; a brother, George E. Poorman, Ivyland, Pennsylvania. [JENSEN, MARY ESTHER POORMAN] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 13, 1972, p. 6 Mrs. A. E. Jensen Rites Held Here January 4 Funeral services for Mary Esther Jensen, 60, of Bedford, wife of A. Elton Jensen, Bedford attorney, were held in the Bedford United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Robert Truitt. Mrs. Jensen died in her home in Bedford January 1, 1972. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Mary Esther, daughter of Alfred P. and Elizabeth Ellmaker Poorman, was born September 11, 1911 in Lafayette, Indiana. She was a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Civil Engineering and was employed by Carnegie Illinois Steel Company six years. Mrs. Jensen was a member of an honorary Civil Engineering fraternity, the D. A. R. and Kappa Kappa Gamma. In 1943 she united in marriage with A. [ndrew] Elton Jensen, and to this union two children were born: Elizabeth Lora-Louise and Andrew Alfred. She is survived by her husband Elton, her daughter Elizabeth Lora-Louise, and her husband Thomas E. Hyde, Jr., her son, Andrew Alfred; one granddaughter, Jeannie Lora-Louise; one brother George E. Poorman, other relatives and friends. Mary Esther was a devoted wife, mother and friend. She enjoyed her home and her flowers. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 7, 1965, p. 4 Chester Jones Rites Here Funeral services for Chester Jones, lifetime Taylor County resident, held December 30 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Leonard Wilson. Mr. Jones died December 27 at Rosary Hospital in Corning. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. The following obituary was included in the services. Chester Clyde Jones was born Nov. 17, 1878 on a farm southeast of Bedford. His parents were early settlers who came from Ohio. Chester attended the country schools in the area and took an active part in the Forest Grove Church. His entire life was lived in this community. He married Pearl Wiles of Yorktown, Iowa, on November 28, 1898 [1899]. She preceded him in death in March, 1951. There are three children; two daughters, Mrs. George (Mable) Croft of Tampa, Florida and Mrs. Arthur (Zorah) Moore of Bedford; one son, Orie Lowell Jones of Wichita, Kansas; one sister, Mary Hartzler of Bedford; also nieces and nephews. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 8, 1951, [p. 1] Services Are Held For Mrs. Jones, 74 Mrs. Chester Jones, 74, died at the St. Francis hospital, Maryville, March 3. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore funeral home March 6, conducted by Rev. Robert M. Peters. Burial was in Fairview cemetery. [JONES PEARL ISABEL WILES] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 15, 1951, p. 5 Mrs. Chester Jones Pearl Isabel Wiles, daughter of David and Margaret Wiles, was born near Yorktown, Iowa, May 22, 1876. She was one of eight children. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. When she was 16 years old, she joined the Yorktown Presbyterian Church. She was united in marriage to Chester Jones Nov. 28, 1899 and to this union were born three children, Mabel Croft of Atlanta, Ga.; Orie Jones of Portland, Ore.; Zorah Moore of Bedford. Relatives from out of town, who were here for the funeral services last week for Mrs. Chester Jones, included the son, Orie Jones of Portland, Ore.; a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Croft of Atlanta, Ga.; Max B. Wiles of Odessa, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wiles of Garber, Okla. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, June 23, 1993 HARRY LONGFELLOW Harry Nelson Longfellow, son of Charles Elder and Mary T. [alena] Longfellow was born in Taylor County May 17, 1906 and lived in Taylor County his entire life. Harry departed this life June 17, 1993 at his home in Bedford at the age of 87 years and one month. Harry grew up on the family farm (the homestead now owned by Alan, the youngest son), with his brothers Roy and Earl. On July 12, 1926 he was united in marriage to Erma Irene Scott. They lived on the farm for 46 years. In 1972 they retired from the farming operation and moved to Bedford .To this union nine children were born: Vivian, Charles, Doris, Marvin, Lois, Arlene, Harry Jr., Wilma and Alan. Before his retirement, general farming was his livelihood and his love; milking cows, raising purebred hogs, Hereford cattle and an array of poultry. He always thought he lived and farmed in the most interesting times, from horse farming equipment to all tractor implement farming. After retiring from the farm and moving to town, Harry worked as a custodian for the Bedford United Methodist church and the Bedford Library until he was forced to quit due to health. Harry was [a] member of the Bedford United Methodist Church and the church was always an important part of his daily living. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary, two brothers, Roy and Earl and his loving wife of 66 years, Erma. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Vivian and her husband, Virgil Beemer of Bedford; Charles and his wife Betty of Bedford; Doris and her husband Dean Gillette of Bedford; Marvin Longfellow of Walhalla, S.C.; Lois and her husband, James Rogers of Walhalla, S.C.; Arlene and her husband Deke Mecham of Austin, Texas; Harry Jr. and his wife Dot of Walhalla, S.C.; Wilma and her husband Douglas Jackson of Bedford; and Alan and his wife Elouise of Bedford; 24 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren; many friends and relatives. Harry's family and friends will remember him as a kind and considerate loved one and he will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Monday, June 21, 1993 at the Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home. Services conducted by Rev. Steve Peters with interment in the Fairview Cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 15, 1970, p. 4 Rites Held Here Today For Chas. E. Norris Funeral services for Charles E. Norris will be held at the Bedford United Methodist Church, Thurs., Oct. 15, at 2 p. m. Mr. Norris died Monday at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. His wife, Jedie, died September 21. [NORRIS, CHARLES EVERETT] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 22, 1970, p. 7 Rites Held Here Oct. 15 for Chas. E. Norris Funeral services for Charles E. Norris, 87, of Bedford, were held October 15 at the Bedford United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Darrel Draper. Mr. Norris died October 12 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Charles E. [verett] Norris was born November 11, 1882, son of George W. and Anna Logan Norris near Redding, Iowa, where he grew to manhood and finished the rural school. He was converted when a young man and joined M. E. Church at Redding. He taught Sunday school for several years, was Superintendent of the Sunday school, held places on the church board and loved the church work. On December 25, 1906 he was married Jedie A. Norris and lived on a farm near Redding except one year spent in Colorado, until he moved to Bedford, February 1945. Mr. Norris was the third of a family of eight children. He transferred his membership to the Bedford Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Norris celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1956; also their 60th anniversary in 1966. Mrs. Norris died last September 21. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 24, 1970, p. 4 Mrs. Chas. Norris Rites Held Here Wednesday Funeral services for Mrs. Charles (Jedie) Norris, 82, of Bedford, held September 23 at the United Methodist Church in Bedford were conducted by Rev. Darrel Draper and Rev. Clarence Moore. Mrs. Norris died September 21, 1970. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. [NORRIS, JEDIE A. HARRIS] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 1, 1970, p. 6 Mrs. Chas. Norris Rites Held Here September 23 Funeral services for Mrs. Charles (Jedie) Norris, 82, of Bedford were held here at the United Methodist Church with Rev. Darrel Draper and Rev. Clarence Moore officiating. Mrs. Norris died September 21, 1970. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Jedie A. Harris was born April 21, 1888 to James H. and Jane L. Harris, near Grant City, Mo. At an early age she moved to Redding, Iowa, where at age 18, she was converted and joined the Methodist Church. On Christmas day 1906 she was married to Charles E. Norris (also of Redding). She was active in the WCTU for some 30 years and taught Sunday Schools for 46 years, being in the County Sunday School Association for 30 years. The year 1920 was spent in Colorado Springs, Colorado for her health; otherwise her life was spent in rural Iowa until they moved to Bedford in 1945. She transferred her membership to the Bedford Methodist Church, giving her a record of 66 years of active, unbroken service to her Church and to the Lord she loved. Mr. and Mrs. Norris celebrated their golden wedding in 1956 and their 60th in 1966. Mrs. Norris had four brothers, all older than she; Will, Sam, Jesse and Carl. She is survived by her husband Charles and her brother, Jesse, and nieces and nephews. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 19, 1985 Wilbur Pace service Funeral services for Wilbur Gale Pace, 54, of Bedford were held Thursday, Sept. 5 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Marcia Smith Wood officiating. Mr. Pace died September 2, 1985 at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery. Wilbur Gale Pace, son of Joseph Perry Pace and Alta Marie Watts Pace was born in Taylor County June 15, 1931. He lived and grew to maturity in Taylor County where he attended the Bedford public school system and the Baptist Church. On January 5, 1955 he was united in marriage to Margaret Elaine Brown at Bedford where they have lived ever since. To this union three children were born: Susan Elaine, Tammy Gail, and Joseph Kelly. He was employed by the secondary roads department. He served in the army two years, was a member of the Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Wayne Rucker, and a nephew, Ronald Rucker. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Joseph and Alta Marie Pace, his wife, Elaine, his children, Sue, Tammy, and Joe, grandchildren, Amanda Wohl and Kim Kreps; son-in-law, Lonnie Paul Vinzant, daughter-in-law Linda Sue Pace; sisters, Dorothy Rucker and Kay Spencer; brother Wayne Pace. He loved the outdoors and hunting with his dogs and loved his family and friends. He was a kind and considerate father and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 15, 1952, [p. 1] Hold Glenn Parker Rites Here Sunday Glenn Parker, manager of the Bedford Monument Company, died at Veteran's hospital, Des Moines, May 8. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Wetmore Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. F H. Cowles. Burial was in Fairview cemetery with American Legion in charge of services at the grave. Glenn U. [lmont] Parker, son of Harley and Sadie Parker, was born Sept. 22, 1896, and died at the age of 55 years, seven months, 16 days. On April [August] 22, 1921 he was married to Pearl Baldwin at Audubon, Iowa. He served with the U. S. Navy during World War I and was a member of the American Legion thirty years. In 1928 he moved to Bedford and for a time was associated with his father in the grocery business. For the past several years he has worked at various businesses in Bedford. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. H. H. Parker of Shenandoah; his wife, Pearl; three daughters, Mrs. Marvis Althaus of Ocala, Fla.; Miss Marjorie Parker of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Jacquelyn Morris of Smithville, Mo.; four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. L. C. Beechler, Oakland, Calif., Mrs. Harry Liljedahl, Phoenix, Ariz.; Mrs. Bessie Wallace, Topeka, Kans., two brothers Dr. C. M. Parker of Hebron, Nebr., E. F. Parker of Shenandoah. Mr. Parker was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bedford.
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