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[AMBROSE, LEWIS] The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Deitrick chapel with Rev. Homer Baumgardner officiating/ Burial will take place in the cemetery at Lenox.
[BARKER, BESSIE SMITH HUTCHINSON] In 1926 she was united in marriage to Clade Hutchinson and to this union a daughter was born, June, Mrs. Everett England of Clearfield. Mr. Hutchinson passed away about 6 years ago. She married Ernest Barker on November 14, 1936 and to this union one son, Dean of Creston was born. Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother Jesse. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Ernest, daughter, June and son-in-law, Everett; son Dean and daughter-in-law Carniece; seven grandchildren, Carl Ann Varner, Jerry, Bobby, Dennis, Tammy, and Terry England and Lance Barker; seven sisters, Mrs. Pearl Roach, Mrs. Lena Roberts of Grant City, Missouri, Josephine of Mt. Ayre, Florence Barker of Loveland, Colorado, Julia and Ellen Smith of Glenwood, and Mrs. Betty Peterman of Conway; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and a host of friends. Mrs. Barker was a very neat housekeeper, enjoyed collecting salt and pepper shakers and an animal collection, enjoyed her family and was community giving to and helping other people. Funeral services were held Monday, November 18, at 1:30 p.m from the Roland Funeral Home in Corning with Rev. Brown Garlock officiating. Music was by Mrs. Brown Garlock and Mrs. Joe Cook. Pall bearers were Pearl Barker, Ivan Barker, Donald Barker, Ralph Barker, Lawrence Barker, and Alvin Barker. flower bearer was Mrs. Ronald Campbell. Interment was in the Lenox Cemetery. [BARKER, RAYMOND EDMUND] [BRIGGS, HENRY FRANCIS] Henry Francis Briggs was born July 31, 1876 in Nodaway Township, Taylor County, Iowa and died at the age of 82 years, six months, 12 days. He was united in marriage to Pearl Grace Fidler on October 10, 1901. To this union five sons were born, all of whom live to mourn his loss: Earnest Briggs of Corning, Emory Briggs of Villisca, Hobert Briggs of Brooks, Dave Briggs of Gravity, Lowel[l] Briggs of Newell, Iowa. Mrs. Pearl Grace Briggs died on May 14, 1913. On October 25, 1917, he was united in marriage to Maybell Ann Davis. To this union four children were born, all of whom survive: Ralph Briggs of Conway, Floyd Briggs of Shenandoah, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gohn of Stratford, Iowa, Franklin Briggs of Shenandoah. Also mourning his loss are his widow, Mrs. Maybell Ann Briggs of Bedford; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Opal Lawson of New Market; 33 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren. He was a member of a family of seven and was the last of them to be taken in death. Mr. Brigg's occupation was farming, living all of his years in Taylor County. He lived near Guss until 1939 when he moved to the Bedford community, where he resided until his death. Early in life, he became a member of the Methodist church in Guss, later transferring his membership to the Bedford Methodist church.
[BRIGGS, MAYBELL ANN HOWARD DAVIS] Maybell Ann Howard Briggs, daughter of Charles Howard and Martha Floyd Briggs, was born at Royal, Nebraska November 19, 1891. She grew to maturity in the area where she was born and moved to Villisca, Iowa when a young lady where she was united in marriage to Bev Davis and to them one daughter Opal was born; Opal predeceased her mother. On October 25, 1917 she was united in marriage to Henry Francis Briggs and they lived on a farm near Guss, Iowa. To this union three sons and one daughter were born: Henry Ralph; Floyd Francis, Mary Elizabeth and Franklin Delano Briggs. She was a member of the Methodist Church. In 1939 they moved to a farm south of Bedford, Iowa where she resided until ill health caused her to enter the Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rockport, Mo. six years ago. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Henry Francis Briggs who died February 12, 1959, two brothers, Troy and Chancey, and two sisters, Elsie and Olive; three stepsons, Ernest, David and Emery Briggs. Left to cherish her memory are her five children; one brother, Ernest, and three sisters: Clara, Evie and Addie; two stepsons, Hobart and Lowell Briggs; 37 grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Her family and friends will remember her as a kind and considerate person and she will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
[BURRIGHT, CATHERINE ELMIRA "KATE" FOLK] She married Solomon Burright in 1905 and they farmed in the Guss vicinity many years, moving to the Meredith farm west of the Oak Hill church. After the death of her husband in 1954 she made her home with her daughters, Fern and Margaret in Shenandoah. She joined the Guss Methodist church as a young girl where she was an active member as long as in the community. She attended and worked for the Oak Hill church after moving to the Oak Hill vicinity. She leaves her seven children: Allen D. Burright of Prairie Village, Kans.; Donald Burright of Omaha, Neb., Fern and Margaret Burright of Shenandoah; Helen (Elton) Bashaw; Dorothy Bashaw of Orofino, Idaho; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter; two sisters, Mrs. Addie Gentzler and Miss Lena Folk of Wichita, Kans. Funeral services were held Sat., Nov 8 at the Oak Hill church north of Gravity with Rev. Ortmann officiating. Music was by Rev. Hilton of Griswold. Miss Golda Showers was in charge of the memory register and Mrs. Carl Mosley and Mrs. Eldon Pool took care of the flowers. Casket bearers were George Beemer, Judd Beemer, Melvin Eyberg, Willard Marsh, Wayne Perry and George Sharp.
[BURRIGHT, SOLOMON MILTON] He was one of a family of thirteen children. He was born on a farm near Norwich in Page County where he lived until a young man. As a young man he moved with the family to the Guss community. Here he joined the Methodist church where he remained a member until his death. On August 30, 1905, he married Cathrine Folk. To this union seven children were born: Allen Burright, Wichita, Kans., Ferne Burright, Shenandoah; Margaret Burright of the home; Donald and Wayne Burright, Gravity; Helen and Dorothy Bashaw, Grangemont, Idaho. The family has lived in Taylor County in the Gravity and Oak Hill communities all but about two years, which were spent in Kansas. He leaves to mourn his passing besides his wife, Cathrine and his seven children, the following brothers and sisters: Ralph Burright, Ida Burright, Mrs. Nettie Kinnney, Blanche Burright and Addie Burright, all of Gravity; Olia Burright of Eaton, Colo. and John Burright of Rock Rapids, Iowa. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, March 20 at the Oak Hill church with the Rev. Donald Watkins officiating. Burial was in the Guss Cemetery
[CASEY, CLIFFORD DELMAR]
[CASEY, CLIFFORD DELMAR]
[CHAMBERLIN, ARVILLA PEARL FEATHER] Arvilla Pearle Feather Chamberlin, daughter of Hiram and Christina Feather, was born Sept. 10, 1884 in Pennsylvania. On Sept. 28, 1906, she was joined in marriage with Elmer Chamberlin and to this union were born two sons, Chester and Harold. Preceding her in death were her husband who died Oct. 11, 1944; three brothers, John, Milton and Calvin; and one sister, Flora. She is survived by her two sons; two sisters, Maude and Katherine; and many friends. She was a resident of Gravity from 1909 to 1946. At an early age she had joined the Congregational Church. Upon coming to Gravity she attended the Christian Church and was a good worker in the Sunday school. She is remembered as a fine woman and devout Christian.
[CHAMBERLIN, ELMER] He had been in the jewelry business for many years, the last thirty-six years being spent in Gravity. He was married to Arvilla Pearle Feather in 1906. To them were born two sons, Harold, who is in the service of our country in India, and Chester of Omaha. He is survived by his wife, two sons, one granddaughter, sally Ann of Omaha; two sisters, Mrs. Chloe Hayden of Paradise, California, and Mrs. Harry Manella of Afton, Iowa. The funeral services were held at the Walker-Shum Funeral Home in Bedford Sunday afternoon, October 15, conducted by Rev. G. L. Hufstader, pastor of the Bedford Methodist church. Burial was in the Guss cemetery.
[CHORN, BLANCHE ETHEL]
[CLARK, CHARLES]
[CLARK, CHARLES] In 1878 he was united in marriage to Sarah Sherbonda. In 1879 he moved to Page County and the following year came to Taylor County. To this happy union two sons, Herman page and Benjamin A., were born. Both departed before him in death. His wife also departed in death October 18, 1908, after they had lived together for thirty years. October 26, 1913, Mr. Clark was united in marriage to Emma I. Ogden. In the spring of 1917 they moved to New Market, where they resided until he was taken to the hospital two weeks ago. When a young man he united with the Methodist church. He was the oldest member of the Masonic and Eastern Star lodges of New Market. He was a friend to every one and did his share toward the progress of the community. He is survived by his wife, four step children; three sons, and one daughter; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Long, one granddaughter, Eva Fern Jetton; four nephews; five nieces and a host of friends.
[CLARK, ELEANOR A. POWELL] Deceased was born near Dayton, O., Oct. 29, 1820, and came to Iowa in 1848. Aug. 14, 1851 she was united in marriage to Benj. D. Clark, and to this happy union were added eight children—two boys and six girls—two of which, Maria and little Frank, some years ago crossed the Jordan of death, to await the arrival of their mother. The rest of the children with their father and many sympathetic friends and neighbors mourn her departure. She was a generous-hearted neighbor, a kind mother, a true and substantial friend, a loving companion, and an exemplary Christian. The funeral services were conducted by the writer at the Maple Grove church in the presence of a very large and attentive audience, selecting as a basis of thought Acts IX, 30: "this woman was full of good works and alms deeds which she did." W. L. Dunlavy. [COFFIN, ANDREW H.]
[COFFIN, ELMER A.]
[COFFIN, ELMER A.]
[COFFIN, RUTH ELLEN ANDREW]
[COFFIN, RUTH ELLEN ANDREW]
[COFFIN, RUTH ELLEN ANDREW] Relatives who spent Tuesday night in the Alva Hicks home were: Mr and Mrs Don Sargent, Villa Park, Ill.; Alfred, Laurence and Elmer Coffin of Chicago, Ill. The guests were here for the services for Mrs. Ruth Coffin Wednesday at Villisca.
[COFFIN, WILLIS GEORGE]
[COFFIN, WILLIS GEORGE]
[CROUSE, DAVID H.] Funeral services were held Saturday, at the State Hospital, where so many nights had been spent. Rev. Jas. A. Burns, the Christian minister, conducted the services, calling on Superintendent Max E. Witte say a few words. Dr. Witte gave a very strong tribute to the valuable services the deceased had rendered in his place of duty. Born in Clinton County, Ohio, March 19th, 1848, Mr. Crouse came to Iowa in 1873, settling near Guss, Taylor County. Oct. 3rd 1883 he was married to Ida B. Crouse [Hiatt], who survive[s] him, as do two children, Mrs. Stella Depew southeast of Clarinda, and a son Leo Crouse living near Fairbury, Nebr. Mr. Crouse moved to Villisca in 1886. A few years later he moved to Clarinda, accepting a position as electrician at the Clarinda State Hospital, where he has since been constantly employed. Besides his wife and children, three grandchildren survive him, also three brothers and four sisters. Mr. Crouse was of a quiet disposition. He loved his neighbor as himself, being always patient and kind with everything and everybody.
[CROUSE, DAVID H.] David H. Crouse was born in Clinton County, Ohio, March 19, 1848, and died of blood poisoning near Clarinda May 25, 1921, at the age of 73 years 2 months and 6 days. He came to Iowa in 1873 settling near Guss, Taylor County. He; was married to Ida B. Hiatt Oct. 3, 1883. To this union three children were born: Ora who died in 1909; Leo who lives near Fairbury, Nebr., and Mrs. Stella Depew who lives near Clarinda. Mr. Crouse moved to Villisca in 1886. A few years later he moved to Clarinda and accepted a position as electrician at the state hospital, which he held for 29 years, having never missed a pay roll. He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, a son and a daughter, three grandchildren; also three brothers and four sisters survive him. Mr. Crouse was of a quiet disposition. He loved his neighbor as himself and was always patient and kind with everything and every body.
[CROUSE, IDA BELL HIATT] Surviving is her daughter, Mrs. Estella Depew of New Market. She was the mother of the late Leo Crouse. Rev Woods of the Christian church will conduct the services. Burial will be in the Guss cemetery.
[CROUSE, IDA BELL HIATT] Her father died when she was four years old and soon afterward she moved with her mother and family to Independence, Iowa, later settling at Guss, Iowa. On October 3. 1883, she was married to David H Crouse. To this union three children were born Ora, who died in 1909, Leo, who died July 2, 1946, and Mrs Estella Depew, who lives near New Market In 1886 she moved with her husband and family to Villisca Iowa, and a few years later came to Clarinda which has been her home since, except for 6 ½ years, when she made her home with her daughter in Taylor County Mr Crouse passed away in March 1921. She was also preceded in death by a brother Alonzo, and a sister, Mrs Sarah Lundquist. She was reared in the Quaker faith and was very proud of this heritage After moving west she united with the Methodist church as there was no Friend's church in the locality She leaves to mourn her death her daughter and family, Mr and Mrs Charley Depew, Mrs Maud Crouse, five grandchildren, Paul, Leila, and Inez, Jo Depew, Mrs Doris Williams and Delbert Crouse and four great grandchildren, two nephews, Clarence Hiatt and Mae Hiatt, and several cousins. The funeral service was conducted by Ellsworth L Woods of the Christian church at the Walker Funeral Homo on Friday, August 23 1946, at 2 o'clock Mrs Harriett Davidson sang three numbers accompanied by Aletha Hutchings. Casket bearers were Evan Ralph Harry, Walter, Edgar and Perry Andrew. Interment was in the Guss cemetery.
[DUER, HARRY TODD] Harry T. Duer was born in Ohio on February 21, 1859 and died March 13, 1926, being at the time of his death 75 years and 20 days old. His death occurred at the home of his daughter Mrs. John Hess. While still quite young Mr. Duer came with his parents to Monmouth, Ill. and there he was married to Miss Isabel McNeil, Dec. 30, 1874. His wife preceded him in death eighteen years ago. In 1881 he came to Iowa and lived in Corning and the near by vicinity ever since. Mr. Duer is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Clint Firkins, Mrs. Will Rogers, Mrs. John Hess and Mrs. Charles Firkins. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. H. A. Pillsbury, of Cambridge, Illinois, and one brother, Will Duer of Corning, and fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
[DUER, ISABELL MCNEIL]
[DUER, ISABELL MCNEIL]
[DUNN, SARAH A. MITCHELTREE] The particulars are about as follows: Mrs. Dunn and a little nephew were out in the yard eating a muskmelon while a thundershower was passing over. Suddenly there came a flash of lightning and when the boy recovered from the shock he discovered Mrs. Dunn lying on the ground dead with her clothing on fire. The lightning struck the unfortunate woman on the side of the head and running down the side, completely severed the toes from the foot. A neighbor who lived close by was summoned by the little boy and succeeded in putting out the burning clothing on the body. Mr. Dunn was at Shenandoah at the time of the accident attending a Sanctified camp meeting.
[FIDLER, DON JULIUS] Don was the son of Charley Bluford Fidler and Dollie Thear Hopkins Fidler. He was born in a tent in the Territory of Kansas. As a small child, Don accompanied his family to California and back to Iowa in covered wagons while his father helped build the railroads and roads west. After returning to Iowa, the family settled in the Hawleyville vicinity. His formal education consisted of about 4 grades but his mathematical and mechanical aptitude was at a genius level. As a teenager he helped his father with the custom sawing and threshing and by driving and maintaining the steam engine. Throughout his lifetime he farmed in the Guss vicinity and did custom threshing over the Southwest Iowa area with his own rig for 54 threshing seasons. He purchased one of the new portable steam engines and separators in this area. He also operated a portable sawmill moving it from farm to farm cutting trees and sawing them to each farmer's needs. Many homes, barns and other farm buildings remain standing with native lumber cut to specifications by Don. On June 22, 1903, he was united in marriage to Lizzie Catherine Briggs. To this union were born 3 sons, Charley, George and Kenneth, and one daughter, Ethel. Don was preceded in death by Lizzie on March 6, 1945 and son, George on April 11, 1916. On December 15, 1947, he married Bertha M. Rhamy Creager with whom he happily spent his remaining years. Long after retirement age, Don remained actively sawing—past his 80th birthday—but as his health demanded, he transferred the physical work to his son, Charley, but continued to operate the business part. Don drove an auto with an up-to-date driver's license until his 90th birthday. In continuing failing health for the major part of the past two years, Don and Bertha entered the Good Samaritan Center at Villisca, in July 1975, where he spent his remaining days. Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers, a sister, son, George, and first wife, Lizzie. Surviving him are his wife, Bertha, his three children, Charley, Kenneth and Ethel Bryson, of Villisca; stepdaughters, Belle Weil, Gravity, Iowa and Mary Ekstrand, Grelton, Ohio; stepson, Marvin Creager, McClure, Ohio; sister, Fariba Owens, Boulder, Colo.; thirteen grandchildren, thirty-six great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren; lots of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Services were held Thursday, October 9, 1975 at the Sutphen Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin W. White officiating. Karen Bain and Cleo Branan were the flower bearers. Musical selections were "In The Garden," "Sweet Bye and Bye: and "When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder," which were sung by David Hull and accompanied by Mabel Dunn. Mrs. Orville Shaver was in charge of the register. Casket bearers were Aleck Newberg, Harold Hakes, Bert Reynolds, Murl Kendrick, Fay Clark and Lee Clark. Interment was in the Guss Cemetery, Guss, Iowa. [FIDLER, DEO MARIE] She leaves her father and mother and five brothers and sisters, Chas, Jr, Don Joseph, Ida Elizabeth, Jird Melvin and Cleo Margaret; also her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Fidler, of Villisca and many other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Guss church Tuesday afternoon, Jan 3, conducted by the pastor, Rev E B Stewart. [FIDLER, ELIZABETH CATHERINE "LIZZIE" BRIGGS SQUIRES] The singing was by Mrs. C. A. Penwell, Mrs. Carol Narigon and Mrs. Joe Tom Tate, with Mrs. Joe Marvick as accompanist, and Mrs. Elmer Gray and Mrs. Art Smith were in charge of the flowers. The pallbearers were Fred Coon, Earl Coon, Merrill Coon, William Briggs, Jess Briggs and Geo. Briggs, and interment was in the Guss cemetery. Elizabeth Catherine Briggs, daughter of George N. and Mary Elizabeth Briggs, was born southeast of Villisca, in Taylor County, August 30, 1879 and was 65 years old at her death. On June 22, 1903, she was married to Don. J. Fidler at Clarinda, and to them were born four children. They are George who died in early childhood, Charles B. Fidler and Mrs. Ethel Belding of Villisca and Kenneth Fidler who is serving with the armed forces on the western front in Europe. Mrs. Fidler leaves also another daughter, Mrs. Belle Weil, by a former marriage. Besides her husband and children, she leaves also eleven grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Three of her grandsons also are serving with the armed forces---Don and Charles Weil overseas and Charles, Fidler, jr. at Camp Hood, Texas. There are also two brothers, H. P. Briggs of Bedford, Albert Briggs of Red Oak, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Evans of Bedford and Mrs. Lucy Crow of Villisca. Mr. and Mrs. Fidler spent their married life in Page and Taylor counties until ten years ago when they moved to Villisca, which has since been their home. Following Mrs. Fidler's death, her body was taken to the Sutphen funeral home where it remained until the hour of the funeral.
[FIDLER, GEORGE NELSON] The little two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Fidler died Tuesday night after a short illness from pneumonia. [FIDLER, GEORGE NELSON]
[FIDLER, PERMELIA MABEL MAUDERLY] Permelia Mabel Fidler, daughter of Joseph and Ida Mauderly, was born in Taylor County, Iowa on March 5, 1905 and passed away at Villisca, Iowa on June 26, 1963, at the age of fifty-eight. She spent her childhood two miles west of Guss, Iowa on a farm. On February 25, 1925 she was united in marriage to Charlie B. Fidler and to this union were born six children, Charles Junior, Lyons, Colorado, Ida Elizabeth Auxier, Dawson, Nebraska; Jird Melvin, Chula Vista, California; Margaret Cleo Branan, Villisca, Iowa and Deo Marie Fidler. Preceding her in death was an infant daughter, Deo Marie, born November 27, 1938 and entered in to rest January 1, 1939. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband and five children and two brothers, Jerome Mauderly, Tucson, Arizona, Glee Mauderly, Grant, Iowa and one sister Martha Kendrick, New Market, Iowa. She also leaves seventeen grandchildren, three daughters-in-law, two sons-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends.
[FIRKINS, DONALD CLARK] Donald was the son of Elizabeth and Clint Firkins, born in Taylor County on July 19, 1915, where he grew into manhood. He had recently been making his home with his parents in Corning. He had served in the U S Navy, joining in 1941, traveling over the entire world as he served his country for 20 years and engaging in many campaigns. He was active with the Navy at the time of his death. Survivors include his parents, brothers, Paul of Clarinda, Wayne of Red Oak, Boyd of Greenfield and Dean of Corning and a sister, Mrs Gladys Palmer of Corning. He was preceded in death by a brother, Burton, who died at age 3 in 1921.
[FIRKINS, DONALD CLARK]
[FIRKINS, ELIZABETH DUER]
[FIRKINS, LEONA GERTRUDE AGNEW] Mrs. Firkins was born Jan. 8, 1910, near Brooks, the daughter of R.O. and Martha Agnew. She married Wayne Firkins on Feb. 17, 1931. He died Nov. 21, 1987. Mrs. Firkins was a homemaker and member of the First United Methodist Church In Red Oak. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Johnson of St. Joseph, Mo.; two grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday (today) at Nelson-Boylan Funeral Chapel in Red Oak. Burial in the Guss Cemetery, Taylor County, Iowa.
[FIRKINS, OLAND WAYNE] Mr. Firkins was born August 19, 1908 in Taylor County, Iowa near Guss to Clint and Elizabeth Firkins and died November 21 at Vista Gardens Care Center in Red Oak, Iowa. Survivors include a sister, Gladys Palmer of Corning, a brother Paul Firkins of Villisca, his wife Leona of Red Oak, Iowa, daughter, Karen M. Johnson of St. Joseph, Missouri; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Ann in infancy. Mr. Firkins farmed most of his life in Taylor and Montgomery Counties near Guss, Wallin and north of Red Oak until retiring and moving into Red Oak in 1971. He then worked part time at the Department of Transportation office at Farmers Mercantile Company for eight years. Burial was in Guss Cemetery.
[FIRKINS, THOMAS CLINTON] He grew up in Taylor County and was united in marriage March 11, 1903 to Elizabeth Duer. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth and 5 children, Paul of Villisca, Gladys, (Mrs. Arthur Palmer) of Corning, Wayne of Red Oak, Dean of Corning, and Boyd of Greenfield, also two sisters, Mrs. Nellie VanAlstine of Villisca and Mrs. Rose Rogers of Des Moines, 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sons, Donald and Burton and five sisters. Among his many interests, he loved to farm, be with his family and associate with his friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 31 at 1:30 p.m. from the Roland Funeral Home in Corning with Rev. Brown Garlock officiating. Music was by Mrs. Brown Garlock and Mrs. Joe Cook. Pallbearers were Max Shipley, Lea Crowell, Lyle Richards, Charles Huss, Leslie Huss, and Wilbur Hess. Interment was in the Guss Cemetery.
[FREUCK, FREDERICK JOHN]
[FREUCK, FREDERICK JOHN] He was the third child of a family consisting of seven children, five brothers and one sister, all of whom have preceded him in death by several years. At the age of 14 years he was confirmed in the Evangelistic Lutheran church. At the age of 18 years he was called for military training, later being called to serve his country in the Prussian-Franco War He served 4 years as cavalry man and was made corporal, receiving honorable discharge at the end of the war. He spent the next six months in military school preparing himself to be an officer in the army. Being discouraged in this by his parents, through his captain he secured a position as coachman to a wealthy family He held this position until he came to America in August 1872. He arrived in New York but went immediately to Chicago where he spent the next three years. Here he met and married Anna Cordes, also of Germany, on February 21, 1875. He then came on the [to] Taylor County where he has since resided. To this union seven children were born Two died in infancy and five still survive him: Henry C of Guss, Wm J of Nodaway, Mary Bycroft of Corning, Frieda Fine of Hopkins, Mo, and Clara Burnett of Greely, Colo There are sixteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. The wife and mother preceded him in death January 14, 1929. In his late years his uppermost thought was for the final going home to meet his Saviour Funeral services were conducted at the Guss Methodist church Friday afternoon at 2.00 o'clock by Rev A M Eastman and A L Kongable A quartet composed of Mrs Harold Everett, Mrs Floyd Neily, L W Rider, and Martin Taylor, sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," "Sweet Hour of Prayer," and "Perfect Day " They were accompanied by Mrs Martin Taylor Interment was in Guss cemetery The pall bearers were Paul Firkins, Earl Horton, Lloyd Fine, Kenneth Fine, Fred Pistol, Wencil Hurt, Earl Alexander and Noble Flora.
[FREUCK, WILLIAM JOHN] He was a farmer all his life in Taylor and Adams counties. On February 19, 1906, he was married to Gertie McFarland at Nodaway, and to this union three children were born: Floyd, Gladys and Velma. His wife died February 23, 1920, with influenza. After caring for his children for four years he was married to Bessie Evans at Brooks and to this union two children were born: Lois and Edward. He also raised Kenneth whom he thought [of] as his own child. His health failed and he was taken to the Greater Community hospital in Creston where he was a patient for three weeks, and where he was given all the care that loving hands could do for him. His survivors are his wife, Bessie, six children, seven grandchildren, two sisters, Mary L. Bycroft of Corning and Clara Burnett of Greeley, Colo., three brothers-in-law, and one sister-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Gertie, three brothers and one sister. He was a kind and loving father and husband. He was affiliated with the Methodist church at Guss when a young man. He will be greatly missed by a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 28, 1955, at 2:30 p m. from the Methodist church in Nodaway, with clergyman, the Rev. Clement Rowe in charge. Interment at Guss cemetery. Music was furnished by Mrs. Emma Jean Shipley, accompanied by Mrs. Rose Stalder, pianist. Pall bearers were Ira Seeley, Marvin Roberts, Delmont Schafer, Glen Gravett, Ernie Richie and Kenneth Jenkins.
[GIBSON, GEORGE MAX] George Max Gibson, son of Clyde E. Gibson and Hattie M. Dobson Gibson was born at Davis City, Iowa December 28, 1925 and departed this life on October 7, 1991 at Clarinda, Iowa at the age of 65 years, nine months and nine days. He grew to maturity in the area where he was born where he attended the public school in Decatur County, Iowa living at Leon and later at Shenandoah, Iowa before coming to Bedford where he has continued to reside. On August 29, 1950 he was united in marriage to Barbara Beasley and to them were born a son Stephen and two daughters, Therisa and Cindy. On May 14, 1956 he was united in marriage to Wanda Hubbard and to them one daughter, Karleen was born. On June 11, 1958 he was united in marriage to Alice Devore and to them a son, Bruce and a daughter Tammy were born. On October 9, 1970 he was united in marriage to Ellen Matheny and they have resided in Bedford, Iowa Max was employed by the John Houston Company in Hopkins, Mo. until he retired. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Therisa, a brother Willard who died March 12, 1925 and a sister Alice who died December 2, 1944. He is survived by his wife Ellen of the home; son Stephen Gibson, daughter Cindy Hawkins, and daughter Karleen Lorimer, a son Bruce Gibson and a daughter Tammy Mansanarez; stepchildren, Carolyn, Connie, John and Lonnie; 22 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sisters: Pauline Conley, Doris Root and Frances McClintock; two brothers, Rev. Bob Gibson and Rex Gibson; aunt, Winnie Allard of Leon, Iowa; other relatives and friends. Max will be sadly missed by his loved ones and friends.
[GROFF, HAROLD CLIFFORD]
[GROFF, HAROLD CLIFFORD] In August 1925, he married Ruby Hardesty. Two children survive; Ivan and Violet of Creston. Other surviving are his father and stepmother, two half-sisters, Eva Warne of Pueblo, Colo, and Hazel Winger of Clarinda, Iowa, five nephews and two nieces, in addition to several aunts, uncles and cousins. His mother died in 1908. Services were held in the Maple Grove Methodist church of Guss, Iowa, Monday afternoon, May 26, 1947. Rev. Carl F Stiefel officiated. Burial was in the Guss cemetery.
[GROFF, VONIE OLSON] Mrs. Groff was born in Adams County and received her education at Corning. She and her husband, John, farmed in the Guss community until 1941 when they moved to a farm near Hawleyville. They retired to Villisca in 1951. Besides Mrs. Winger, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs Eva Otstott of Tribune, Kans, and two sisters, Ms Ada Lane of Prescott and Mrs Esther Beck of Lenox.
[GROFF, VONIE OLSON] She grew to womanhood in and around the Corning community, receiving her education in the rural schools of that area. On October 20, 1909, she was united in marriage to John P. Groff. To this union two daughters were born. Mr. and Mrs. Groff farmed in the Guss community until 1941, when they moved to a farm near Hawleyville. In May 1951, they retired and moved to Villisca. Mrs. Groff was a member of the Maple Grove Methodist Church at Guss. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, one sister, and her husband. She is survived by her two daughters, Mrs. Eva Otstott, Tribune, Kan. and Mrs. Hazel Winger, Clarinda; by two sisters, Mrs. Esther Beck, Lenox, Ia, and Mrs Ada Lane, Prescott, Ia; besides grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends who loved her and will miss her. Funeral services were held March 22 from the Sutphen Funeral Home. The Rev George S Snyder was clergyman. Music was by Carolyn Harris and Mabel Dunn. Burial was at the Guss Cemetery. Pallbearers were Maynard Warne, Clark Warne, Robert Warne, John Sederburg, Duane Beck and Donald Beck. Velma James and Ferne Sprague carried the flowers.
[GUSS, WILLIAM HOYLE] [GUSS, WILLIAM HOYLE] On March 20, 1907, he was united in marriage to Mary Spring, and to this union were born five children, four daughters and one son, two daughters having died in infancy. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Helen and Irene of Kansas City, Mo., and son Glenn of Villisca, and nine grandchildren and five nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday at 2:30 p. m. at the Guss church, conducted by the Rev. H. B. Kishpaugh, with interment in the Guss cemetery. Music was by Mrs. Roy Baker, accompanied by the Rev. Mr. Kishpaugh. The pall bearers were Paul Firkins, Wesley Walters, Clifton Clements, Ross Wood, Will Rock and Earl Curtis.
[HARDISTY, RONALD KAY]
[HESS, JOANNY ANNETTE] The baby was born Tuesday at Greater Community Hospital here and is survived in addition to her parents, by a brother, Ronnie, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hess and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Campbell [Camden] of Lenox.
[HOFFMAN, HARVE LINDSEY] He has lived most of the recent years in the Villisca neighborhood, and came here about six years ago. He is a brother of Clarence, Drew, Wilbert, Norman, Elmer "Chub," Annabelle and Alta.
[HOFFMAN, HARVE LINDSEY] He was united in marriage to Lillie May Griffin, July 4.1893 and to this union were born three children, Erwin Oliver, Letha Marie and Gladys Vannee [Vonnee]. Oliver passed away in infancy and Vannee [Vonnee] at the age of four years. He united with the Methodist church at Guss, Iowa, as a young man. In 1896 they immigrated by covered wagon to Iowa where they had since made their home until 1941 when Mrs Hoffman died. Since then he had been in and around Clarinda much of the time with his daughter, Mrs Boss Woods. Two brothers have preceded him in death, Morman and Elmer Those who survive his going are his daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Ross Woods, one grandson, Leonard Woods and wife, Pauline; two great grandsons, Jimmie and Randie Woods; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Belle Mayall of Clarinda, Mrs Alta Diggs of Gravity, three brothers, Clarence of Omaha, Drew of New Market and Wilbert of Clarinda Funeral services were conducted from the Walker Funeral Home at 2 p m, Friday, Oct 31, with the Rev Lester Greenwood in charge. Music was by Aletha Hutchings and Doris Forbest. Casket bearers were: Walter Maxwell, Wesley Walters, Maurice Cordes, Howard Smith, Ted McCoy and Lonnie Milligan. Burial was in the Guss, Ia, cemetery.
[HOFFMAN, LILLIE MAY GRIFFIN] She was an active worker in the church, Ladies Aid, school and club activities and will be greatly missed by her large circle of friends in the community. Funeral services were held at the Guss church Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Lewis Kongable. Burial was in the Guss cemetery. The deceased was born June 9, 1869, in Tazelle [Tazewell] County, Illinois. On July 4, 1893, she married Harve L. Hoffman in Mason City, Ill., and to them were born three children. A son, Erwin Oliver, died in infancy and a daughter, Gladys, died at the age of four. The third child, a daughter Lethea Marie, now lives near Guss. Mrs. Hoffman came with her husband in a covered wagon to Taylor County in 1896 and spent the remainder of her life in the vicinity of Guss. She united with the Methodist church in her youth.
[HUNTER, BERTHA MAY CLARK] Bertha Clark Hunter was born in Adams County June 18, 1889 and died Sept. 8, 1925 at 10:30 a. m. She was 36 years, 1 month and 20 days old at the time of her death. October 11, of 1914, she was married to March Hunter of Nodaway where they have since made their home. She leaves her husband and four children, George aged 9, Vern aged 7, Albert aged 6 and Ivan aged 4. She is also survived by her father Frank L. Clark and four brothers and two sisters. The brothers are Roy Clark, Fedora, So. Dak.; R. G. Clark, Huntington, Ind.; Clifford V. Clark, Brooks; Frank Clark, Jr. of Denver. The sisters are Mrs. A. Sorensen of Omaha; and Eva Clark of Des Moines. Her mother died when she was 13. She joined the Fairview Christian church when she was sixteen and has lived a devoted Christian life among her family and friends. Many Corning friends grieve with the family in the loss of this loved one.
[KOHLI, CHRISTOPHER FRED "CHRIS"] Born April 13, 1905, at Nodaway, Iowa, the son of the late John and Lena Mauderly Kohli, he had only recently moved to the Clearmont area. He was married Sept. 7, 1977, at Nashua, Iowa, to Mrs. Mary Wood, who survives. A retired employee of the Union Pacific Railroad, he also was an ordained minister in the Pentecostal Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Dean Else, Omaha, Neb., and two daughters, Dorothy Moon, Lincoln, Neb., and Betty Darnold, Red Oak, Iowa. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Barr-Merrick Chapel, Burlington Jct., with the Rev. Don Barnett to officiate. Burial will be in the Guss, Iowa, cemetery
[KOHLI, CHRISTOPHER FRED "CHRIS"] His later years were spent in Scottsbluff, Ne., and later Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was ordained in Sept. 1965 as minister of the New Antioch Pentecostal Church and will be remembered by many as "Bro Kohli" as he preached the word for 12 years to prisoners, churches and many groups in and around the Denver and Cheyenne area. He was united in marriage to Mary Wood on Sept. 7, 1977 at the Little Brown Church at Nashua, Iowa. They later resided in the Burlington Junction and Clearmont, Mo. area. Those left to mourn his loss are his wife Mary, 3 step children, Dean Else of Papillion, Ne., Dorothy Moon of Lincoln, Ne., and Betty Darnold of Red Oak, Iowa, plus 6 grandchildren and 3 great grand-children. September was the month of his Ordination, Marriage and reward, which ends his life of Gospel work. He was dearly loved by all who knew him and he shall be greatly missed. Services were Thursday, 2 PM at Barr-Merrick Chapel in Burlington Jct., Mo. The Rev. Don Barnett officiated. Burial at Guss, Iowa, Cemetery. [Poem] Services were Thursday, 2 PM at Barr-Merrick Chapel in Burlington Jct., Mo. the Rev. Don Barnett officiated. Burial at Guss, Iowa, Cemetery.
[KROHMER, GEORGE]
[MACKEY, JENNIE EVA CLAUFF] [MACKEY, JENNIE EVA CLAUFF
[MAUDERLY, GLEN LESTER] Funeral services were held at the Sulphen Funeral Home in Villisca, Friday afternoon, December 4. Rev. Paul Ellis officiated. Concluding services were held in the Guss cemetery. Glen Lester Mauderly, son of Joe and Ida Mauderly, was born in Taylor County, Iowa, February 23, 1911. His entire life was spent on the farm, where he passed away. He had been in failing health the past year. He was one of a family of five children. Surviving are Jerome Mauderly of Tucson, Arizona; Martha Kendrick, New Market; Mrs. Charley Fidler, Villisca; his twin brother, Glee Mauderly, Grant. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. His mother passed away in 1913 and his father in 1937. Glen was a good neighbor and was a friend to everyone.
[MAUDERLY, JOSEPH "JOE"]
[MAUDERLY, JOSEPH "Joe"] He was united in marriage to Ida Ridnour on July 19, 1898, and to this union were born five children, Jerome, Martha, Permelia, Glee and Glen. He was a devoted father, a kind neighbor and a friend to all who knew him. He had a cheerful smile for those who tenderly cared for him during the many months of his illness and bore his suffering with great endurance. He leaves to mourn his passing the five children, Jerome of Villisca, Mrs. Merl Kendrick of New Market, Mrs. Charlie Fidler of Villisca, Glee of New Market and Glen at home, also a niece, Viola Kendrick, who has been in the home since the loss of the wife and mother, who passed away March 28, 1913; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Halferstodt of Delphos, Kans., Mrs. Josie Grey of Plainview, Ill., and Mrs. Katie Ridnour of Nodaway. Two sisters, four brothers and one granddaughter have preceded him in death. He also leaves fifteen grandchildren, one great granddaughter, together with a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held Wednesday at the Methodist church at Guss, Rev. Zook being in charge. Music was furnished by Mary Swisher, Ralph Orme, Mrs. Ralph Orme and Leonard Calhoon. The pallbearers were Jerome Mauderly, Glee Mauderly, Glen Mauderly, Thelbert Kendrick, Charlie Fidler and Chester Kendrick.
[PALMER, PAUL "BILL"] He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Blanche) Straight of Corning; one brother-in-law, Lloyd Straight and one sister-in-law, Ethel Palmer, one nephew, Gerald Straight of Corning, Iowa; and two nieces: Jean Martin of Fresno, California and Shirley McCarter of Calipatria, California. Also survive his passing are several aunts and uncles and many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and mother and an infant brother and sister. He will be remembered by his friends and neighbors as one who was willing to help where help was needed. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 16 at 2 p. m. from the Roland Funeral Home in Corning with Rev. Brown Garlock officiating. Music was by Mrs. Albert Lund and Miss Viola Jackson. Pallbearers were Arnold Leonard, Harold Leonard, Dick Rainforth, Junior Leonard, Howard Pepper and Tom Matya. Flower bearers were Mrs. Arnold Leonard and Mrs. Harold Leonard. Interment was in the Lenox cemetery.
[RICHIE, DELORES ELIZABETH] Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church here at 2 p. m. Sunday. Rev. Frank E. Jacobs will officiate. Burial will be in the Lenox cemetery. Although she was seriously ill, the girl graduated with her class from Corning high school last spring. She was able to attend the graduation service. Surviving are her parents; two brothers, Ronald who is in the Army and Paul who is a farmer near Kent; and her grandmother, Mrs. Billie Nansen of Kent.
[RILEY, CLARENCE WALTER] Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Diagonal Methodist church with Rev. George McMullen officiating and burial in the Lenox cemetery. Military services will be held for the veteran of World War I. The body is at the Varner-Crew funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Helen; s son, Darrell of Benington, Nebr., a daughter, Mrs. Colleen Shoonover of West Des Moines and a grandson, Michael Riley. Also surviving are three brothers, Wilbur and Raymond Riley of Corning and Howard of Prescott, and a sister, Lillian Sterling of Corning.
[RILEY, CLARENCE WALTER] He passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines, December 5, 1966, at 7:10 a. m. at the age of 69 years, 9 months, 20 days. He had been in ill health several years. He was a member of the Methodist Church at Mercer Center and attended school at Mercer No. 6. He served in the United States Army in World War I; after being honorably discharged from the service, he met and married Helen Mae Biley, December 23, 1931. They made their home in Adams and Taylor Counties and later, in March, 1941, established their home near Diagonal, Iowa, where they were still residing at the time of his death. Two children were born to this union, a son, Darrell Dean and a daughter, Colleen Mae. Clarence belonged to the American Legion at Lenox and was a director of the Washington township school No. 5. He was preceded in death by his father and mother. He is survived by his wife Helen Mae, his son, Darrell Dean Riley and wife Mary, of Bennington, Nebraska, his daughter Colleen Mae and husband Roger Schoonover of West Des Moines, 1 grandson Michael Riley of Bennington, Nebraska, 1 sister Lillian Sterling, Corning, Iowa and 3 brothers, Howard Riley, Prescott, Raymond Riley, Corning and William Riley, Corning, Iowa. During his active years he enjoyed his wife and children, attending fairs, showing Black Poland China and Spotted Poland China Hogs in 4-H and open class. Funeral services were held December 7th at the Diagonal Methodist Church with Rev. George McMullen officiating. Burial was in the Lenox Cemetery.
[RILEY, DARRELL DEAN] Darrell D. Riley was born Oct. 9, 1934, in Sharpsburg. Darrell graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1953. Darrell served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1959, after being stationed at Fort Knox, Fort Sill and Fort Chaffee. He found work in Omaha, Neb., as a heavy equipment mechanic. Darrell married Mary Kester of Prescott on July 24, 1960. They resided on an acreage outside of Bennington, Neb., for 48 years. They moved to Omaha in 2010. Darrell had been disabled since 1994. Darrell is survived by his wife Mary; sons, Mike of Bennington, Neb., and David (wife Stacie) of California and their daughter Jenna; daughter Diana of Bennington and her son Nikoli. Darrell was preceded in death by his father Clarence in 1966, mother Helen in 1994 and sister Colleen in 1993.
[SHAVER, ALICE JANE HELLER MARSH] Besides friends and neighbors she leaves to mourn her loss five sisters and four brothers. They are Mrs. Emma Monger of Lewistown, Mont., Mrs. Iletta Howard of Bussey Iowa, Mrs. Dora Hunter of Colville, Washington, Mrs. Ida Monger of Teigen, Mont., Mrs. Martha Lower of New Market, Iowa, and brothers William of Denton, Montana, Frank of Clarinda, Iowa, Edward of Gravity Iowa and John of Washington, D. C. Short services were held at the O. B. Shaver home, Tuesday afternoon with Rev. J. M. Williams officiating, following which the remains were taken to Guss, where the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. J. M. Williams, and interment made in Guss cemetery. Relatives who came from a distance were Mrs. Emma Monger, Mrs. Iletta Howard, Mrs. May Porter of Oskaloosa, Mrs. Grace Annan from Coin, John Robinson of Creston, Mrs. I Grace Rogers, Fred Shaver, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shaver of Lake Park, Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wallace of Newton, Ia.
[SHAVER, OTIS BALLARD]
[SHAVER, SOPHIA SPANGLER] Sophia Spangler was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, June 15, 1850 and died at her home west of Guss, April 1, 1907, aged 56 years, 9 months and 27 days. At the age of seven years she came with her parents to Illinois, where she grew to womanhood. October 1, 1871 she was married to O. [tis] B. Shaver. A few years later they came to Iowa and 13 years ago settled in the home where she died. She was the mother of six children, all of them being with her at the time of her death. Mrs. Shaver was sick about two weeks and died of pneumonia and a complication of diseases. She was a devoted mother, a loving and helpful wife, a kind neighbor and sincere Christian.
[SPRING, ELIZABETH IMBODEN]
[SPRING, ELIZABETH IMBODEN] Mother Spring was a good Christian woman. She was converted 30 years ago and joined the Evangelical church. She was a great believer in prayer, telling her children they must pray, and she wanted her little grandchildren taught to pray. She often said that if she didn't pray and ask God to help her bear her sorrows and troubles she would have sunk beneath her load. The last ten years of her life were spent very happily living with one or the other of her sons. Her children all lived close around her and spent a great deal of their time with her. She will be sadly missed by her friends and her children. She has gone to her heavenly home and is at rest, and we will meet her in that home up above where there will be no more parting. Her funeral was held at the home at one o'clock, July 6th, conducted by Rev. Orth and her body was laid to rest in the Brown cemetery near Guss, by the side of her little granddaughter who had preceded her to the better world. She leaves to mourn her loss five children, nine grandchildren, two brothers and many friends.
[SPRING, KAREN ARLENE]
[STEPHENS, BESSIE VERLIE] Funeral services were held at the M. E. church in Guss Sunday, August 1st, conducted by the pastor. Interment was in the Guss cemetery.
[STARR, CORA MAE DAVIS] March 30, 1908, she was happily united in marriage to Calvin V. Starr, a minister of the Seventh Day Adventist church. To this union was born February 1, 1909, a baby girl Estel. For a number of years Mrs. Starr lived on the little farm near Pleasanton, educating the little daughter, while her husband carried on his ministerial duties. She also cared for her aged father until his death in 1922. Following his death the family moved to Nevada, Mr. Starr retiring from active ministerial work on account of the condition of his throat, and engaging in educational work, caring for the tender lambs of the flock. During this time the daughter attended the Academy, graduating last spring. From 1923 Mrs. Starr tenderly cared for her mother until the time of her mother's death, October 28, 1925. In August of this year the family removed to Sharpsburg, where Mr. Starr took up the work of teaching the church school. From childhood Mrs. Starr was very earnest and active in Christian life, uniting with the Seventh Day Adventist church at the early age of seventeen. During all these years she faithfully stood by the side of her husband, aiding him in his work in behalf of others. All who were acquainted with her recognized her as an untiring Christian worker, whose desire was to be a blessing to others. The last few years Mrs. Starr has suffered much because of ill health, this suffering resulting in her death Friday morning, October 22nd, at the age of 47 years, 5 months and 18 days. She leaves to mourn, a loving husband, Calvin V. Starr, a dutiful daughter, Estel, and two brothers, W. J. Davis of Sharpsburg, Iowa and M. L. Davis of Morrill, Nebr., and others of near kin. A multitude of friends and acquaintances sorrow as well. She sleeps today awaiting the pleasure of her master. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church at Sharpsburg, by Elders J. C. Nixon and C. A. Scriven, October 23rd, at 2 p. m., and she was laid to rest in the Lenox cemetery.
[TALLMAN, ELIZABETH "BETSEY" JAYNE]
[TANNER, GEORGE WASHINGTON] The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. C. Orth at the Cash home Monday, April 10, at 8:30 a. m. after which the remains were accompanied by a few friends to the cemetery at Guss and there laid to rest.
[WALLAHAN, ALFRED CURTIS] [WALLAHAN, ALFRED CURTIS]
[WEIL, FERN EMELINE INGERSOLL]
[WERNER, CARRIE B. TIMMERMAN] Carrie B. Timmerman was born near Nodaway September 28, 1884 and died March 2, 1919. At the age of 16 she united with the Presbyterian Church at Nodaway. She was married to Albert J. Werner December 19, 1906. To this union were born three children, Geraldine, who died in infancy, and Gerald, aged 7 and Arline, aged three, who survive their mother. Mrs. Werner leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, two children, her mother, Mrs. Annie M. Timmerman, of Nodaway, and two sisters, Mrs. W. E. Gerard of Keystone, S. D., and Mrs. F. R. Adamson of Omaha, Nebr., and a host of other relatives and friends. She was a woman who was beloved by all who knew her, and through all her intense suffering her thoughts were always for the comfort of others, taking no thought of self. She was a devoted wife and mother and loved her home. Funeral services were held Monday in the Presbyterian Church at Nodaway, conducted by Rev. McKay of Red Oak, assisted by Rev. Mills. Interment was made in the Guss cemetery by the side of little Geraldine. ----Villisca Review
[WINGER, DONALD, JR.]
[WINGER, DONALD, JR.]
[WINGER, JOHN HENRY]
[WOODS, ROSS ALFRED] On April 4, 1917, he was united in marriage to Marie Hoffman at the bride's home in the Guss neighborhood. To this union one son was born. He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 sister, Myra Andrews. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Marie, his son, Leonard Woods and wife Pauline of Wentzville, Mo, 2 grandsons, Jimmie Woods and wife Brenda of St Charles, Mo; and Randy Woods of Wentzville, Mo; 1 great grandson, Marty Lee of St Charles, Mo; 2 nephews and friends. Mr Woods was a member of the Guss United Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs Woods celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home on April 2, 1967. Memorial services for Ross were held Wednesday, Nov 26, at the Walker Funeral Home and committal services at the Guss cemetery near the Maple Grove United Methodist church. The Rev John L Beebout of Clarinda conducted the services, Mrs Ronald Perry being vocal soloist and Mrs Willard Andrew organist. Casket bearers were Ray Jackson, Wesley Walters, Ted McCoy, Emery Hardee, Ray Stamps, Jim Milligan. |