Taylor County, Iowa: Lorelei Rusco Anderson3 file

Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa obituaries

transcribed by: Lorelei Rusco - lorerus@iowatelecom.net

Anderson, Alice Marie Lang -

Alice Marie Lang.Anderson was born November 9, 1918 to Charles D and Nettie Gertrude

(Brown) Lang on the family farm southwest of Emerson. Alice entered into peaceful rest

on February 20, 2006 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, IA at the

age of 87 years, 3 months and 11 days.

Alice was the youngest of six children born into her family, along with her sibling's, Helen,

Pearl and George as well as two infants who died at birth.

Alice attended Forrester country school; walking most days the two miles each way.

Alice graduated from Emerson High School in 1938.

After her dad passed away, Alice and her mom moved to Emerson where Alice took care

of her mom until she passed away. Alice was faithful member of the First Baptist

Church in Emerson, being baptized and joining the church on September 4, 1939 and was

an active member until her health worsened recently. For many years Alice taught 1st

grade in the primary department in Sunday school.

While attending BYF at church, she met and later married Alfred Anderson of the

Wales community. They were married on December 10, 1941 at the home of her mother in

Emerson. God blessed this union with two children, David and Mary. Upon returning from

the military service, Alice and Alfred lived on the farm southwest of Emerson, which

has been in her family for over a century. Alice was a stay at home mom while her family

grew up, tending to her family and the farm. She enjoyed raising her turkeys and

chickens over the years. Alice attended all her kids activities, ballgames, 4-H, music

recitals, school and church programs.

Later she and dad would continue to support their grandchildren by attending

many of their activities also. She was always there to encourage and support her

family. After her family left home, Alice went to work as a cook at the Nishna Valley

School, working there for 16 years until her retirement.

Alice was a member of the Baptist M & A, past member of the Asbury Club, Friendship

Pitch Club, and Womens' Relief Core. Alice's favorite pastimes were gardening and playing

cards. Alice enjoyed putting in a large vegetable garden every year which she later shared

doing with granddaughter Gillian. Mom could be found working in the vegetable and

flowers gardens most days, during the growing season.

Alice was especially proud of her rows of peonies in her front yard and her Easter lily patch

in the back yard. Alice was preceded in death by Alfred, her husband of 62 years, her

parents, siblings, and a niece.

Alice is survived by son, David and wife Deborah of Emerson, Iowa, daughter, Mary

and husband Patrick Eagan of Bedford, Iowa, grandchildren, Christine (Eagan) Wolf, Brian

Eagan and Gillian Anderson, several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends,

Funeral Services were held on Friday, Feb. 23, 2006 at the Emerson Baptist Church in

Emerson, Iowa. Burial was in the Emerson Cemetery.

Memorials to the Nishna Valley Scholarship Fund or American Heart Association.

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Carroll, Georgia Maxine Bownes -

Georgia Maxine Carroll, the daughter of Fredrick and Susie Bownes, was born on

April 22, 1915 in Worth County, Missouri, and passed away on March 5, 2006, in

Clarinda, Iowa.

On August 18, 1938, she married to Don Carroll in Grant City, Missouri. They

began their married life on farms in the Athelstan area. To this union five children

were born. In 1966, they moved to Bedford, Iowa. Maxine spent most of her life

as a homemaker, and also worked several years as a cook at the Hi-Way Cafe

in Bedford.

Survivors include her children: Bonnie (Ames) Polston, Bedford; Evelyn

(Jerry) Mann, Council Bluffs, IA; Kenneth Carroll, Bedford; Karen (David)

Linke, Clarinda, IA; grandchildren Nancy (JD) Erb, Omaha, NE; Teresa

(Troy) Carmichael, Shenandoah, IA; Eric (Karen) Carper, Omaha, NE;

Amy (Matthew) Hobbie, Shenandoah, IA; Donald Mann, Lincoln, NE; David

Mann;, Council Bluffs, IA Aaron, Caleb, and Anna Linke, Clarinda; great grandchildren

Jacob and Benjamin Feilen, Omaha; Laura Carper, Omaha; Gregory and Levi Carmichael,

Shenandoah, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don, son, Donald A. Carroll; brother,

Cleo Bownes; and sister, Evelyn Meek.

Maxine was well known as a hard-working, nurturing, and devoted, wife, mother,

grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. She loved to cook and prepared

many delicious meals for her family over the years. Many happy Sundays were spent in

Maxine's home and around her dining room table. Her home was always a pleasant and

comfortable place where everyone felt welcome.

She loved children; and her greatest joy was caring for her children, grandchildren,

nieces, and nephews, she took great pride in each of them.

She will be remembered as a generous, loving, kind and caring person who always

thought of others before herself, she will be sadly missed.

Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Eickemeyer Funeral

Chapel, Bedford, with Rev. Rick Slyster officiating.

Interment was at Athelstan cemetery, Athelstan IA. A memorial fund is being

established. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

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Cunningham, Cleona Minor -

Cleone Cunningham, age 94, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Bedford, Iowa,

died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at Southridge Nursing and Rehab Center, Marshalltown,

Iowa. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 17, 2006 at Walker-

Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating.

Visitation with the family will be held 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday prior to the service at

the funeral home. Burial will be in Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. A memorial will

be established. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cleone Cunningham was born May, 14, 1911, in Taylor County, near Blockton, Iowa,

to Jesse Minor and Florence (Drake) Minor. She attended country school through the

eighth grade and graduated from New Market High School. Cleone was united in

marriage to Darrel Cunningham, February 17, 1932. He preceded her in death February

9, 1998. Cleone had worked at Boys and Girls Home, Glenwood, Iowa, Henry Field's, and

most recently at Pamida. She was a member of the Baptist Church, Bedford, Iowa.

Cleone enjoyed country music, cooking, gardening and reading her Bible. She also enjoyed

entertaining family and friends. Cleone was preceded in death by her parents; husband,

Darrel Cunningham; brothers, LeMoine (Bud) Minor, Rue Minor and E. F. Minor.

Survivors include her sister, Mrs. Lowell (Leona) Klepinger of Marshalltown, Iowa;

brother Dwight Minor and wife Thelma of Centerville, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Betty Minor

of Clarinda, Iowa, Ruby Minor of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Edna Minor of Hamlin, Texas;

nieces and nephews.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 22, 2006

Eighmy, Raymond Lavoy (Lefty) -

Raymond Lavoy Eighmy, better known to his family and friends as "Lefty" entered this

world on September 30, 1919 and departed from here on Tuesday, March 07, 2006, at his

farm home, New Market, Iowa, at the age of 86 years, 5 months and 6 days.

"Lefty" was the second of three sons born to Elmer C. Eighmy and Bessie Orilla

Hicks Eighmy. His younger brother; Larry V. Eighmy and his wife Lorraine Wells Eighmy reside

on their farm southeast of New Market and his older brother Wendall D. Eighmy and

his wife Lucille Pace Eighmy preceded him in death. He spent his entire life living in

New Market, Iowa where he was born and on his farm two and one half miles north east

of therewith the exception of 3 1/2 years spent in the United States Army and Infantry

during World War II with some time spent in Europe.

"Lefty" loved animals and especially wildlife and for many years raised and sold feeder

pigs. Later he raised and sold Brittany pups under the Kennel name of "Gold Dust Britts".

These pups found homes in 13 different states and had a long line of National Champions in

their pedigree. His main hobby was hunting with his friends and his well trained Britts.

He took many photos of his dogs at work, the best of them he loaned to one of America's

best dog artists, Brenda Pollereisz, Willard, Missouri. In her words she said, "Lefty"

the artwork of your dogs hangs on walls of homes and offices all over the

United States. Besides raising Britts for himself he raised and sold several litters

for friends and also puppy trained some for special friends. His last wish was "Bury my

whistle, a collar and a leash with me; I may need them once again."

Preceding Lefty in death were his parents; brother, Wendall Eighmy and his wife

Lucille. Survivors include his brother, Larry Eighmy and wife Lorraine of New Market, Iowa;

nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 11, 2006 at Walker-Merrick

Funeral Home; Clarinda, Iowa with Rev. Tim Maxa officiating.

Burial, was in Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa,

Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society and the local animal shelter,

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Harris, Naomi Mae Clayton Gant -

Naomi (Gant) Harris, age 87, of Clarinda; Iowa, formerly of Siam, Iowa, died

Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 6, 2006, at Walker-Merrick

Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Loren Daly officiating. Visitation with the

family will be held 7-8 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2006 at the funeral home. Burial will be

in the Siam Cemetery, Siam, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Naomi (Gant)

Harris Memorial Fund. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Naomi Mae Clayton was born July 2, 1918, at Lenox, Iowa to Grover Arch Clayton

and Mattie (Allen) Clayton. Naomi was united in marriage February 14,1938 in Sidney,

Iowa, to Orval Allen Gant; He preceded her in death June 5, 1964. She later

married Thomas Harris December 23, 1979. He also preceded her in death May 9,

1983. Naomi was a nurse's aide, caregiver and nanny. She had worked at Gillispies'

Nursing Home and West Heights Manor and also at the Clarinda Municipal

Hospital. Naomi also helped her husband with the farming.

She was an active member of the Siam Church. She belonged to the Willing

Workers of the church and had taught Sunday School. She also played the piano at

church and played and sang for funerals. She was also a member of the North Star

Club. Naomi enjoyed entertaining and cooking meals for family gatherings.

She also enjoyed babysitting for grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceding Naomi in death were her parents; two husbands; grandson, Duane

Hughes; brothers, Ellis Clayton and Eldon Clayton.

Survivors include her son, Roger Gant and wife Pat of Clarinda, Iowa; daughter,

Karolyn Hughes and husband David of Clarinda, Iowa; daughter, Lorene Davison

and husband Clark of Loveland, Colorado; step daughter, Janice Hardee and

husband Phil of Clarinda, Iowa; grandchildren, Reba Richie and husband Ryan of

Clarinda, Iowa, Kristine Harvey of Tarkio, Missouri, Rick Hughes of Poulsbo,

Washington, Joe Davison and wife Kendra of Loveland, Colorado, Karla Davison of

Lakewood, Colorado; step grandchildren, Jackie Bain of Clarinda, Iowa, Susie Vogler

and husband Alan of Murdock, Nebraska, Phillis Williams of Clarinda, Iowa, Jim

Hardee of New Market, Iowa; fifteen great grandchildren and four great, great

grandchildren.

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Hawhee, Patricia Jean Wallace Sayan -

Funeral Services for Pat Hawhee, age 67 of Bedford who died Monday, February 27,

2006 at her home in Bedford were held Friday, March 3, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at the

Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Interment was held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford.

Memorials can be directed to Hospice of Central Iowa. Please leave a message of

tribute to the Hawhee family on our web page, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under

Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Patricia Jean Hawhee was born February 21, 1939 in Venice, California. She was

one of two children born to Hazel (Burkhart) and Herbert Wallace. Her father passed

away when she was four years old. Hazel remarried to Gaylord Sayan and he

adopted Pat. After the adoption, her last name was changed to Sayan. At the

age of eight, Pat was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day

Saints. She graduated from North High in Torrance, California in 1957. Pat met

Don Hawhee in August 1961 when they were introduced by mutual friends, Don's

buddy Clark Crussell and Pat's friend Carol Sampson while water-skiing at

Newport Beach, California. They were married March 31, 1962 at her mother's

home.

They have three daughters, Pamela Kay born November 14, 1963, Jill Marie born

August 6, 1965, Sharon Ruth born April 26, 1974 and a stepdaughter, Deena

Abramovitz. Pat was a loving mother and wife.

Pat was a stay at home mother while they lived in La Puente, California. In March

1969, they moved to Iowa to assist Don's mother with the farm. She loved the

outdoors animals and the time spent living on the farm. She managed a small dairy herd

and assisted Don in the daily chores around the farm. In 1978, they sold the dairy herd

and she went to work as a clerk for Place's Department store in Bedford. After about

10 years working for Places, she left to work for Don as his secretary/accountant at his

shop. She enjoyed working with the public and especially listening and laughing at some

of the stories the truckers told.

In 1995, she was diagnosed with liver disease and was able to work until March, 2002

when she suffered a stroke. She was able to stay at home during her illness until her death

as she wished. Even with all her ailments, she never complained.

Left to cherish Pat's memory are her loving husband Don Hawhee of Bedford; one

brother Robert Wallace and Gen of Denver, CO; three daughters Pam Hawhee and

John Skerritt of Ames; Jill Whitehill and Ken of Sidney; Sharon Arnold and Jamie

of Clyde, NC; one stepdaughter Deena Abramovitz and Leonard of Wentworth, MO;

one granddaughter, Kayla Roberts; relatives and friends.

Preceding Pat in death were her parents Herbert Wallace and Gaylord and Hazel Sayan.

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Kiburz, William F (Bill) -

Funeral services for William F. "Bill" Kiburz, age 80 of Bedford, who died Tuesday,

March 14, 2006 at Creighton Medical Center were held Friday, March 17, 2006 at

11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with military rites accorded by the John F.

Hardin American Legion Post No. 164 at the funeral home. Interment was held on

Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello, Iowa.

Memorials can be given in Bill's name. Please leave a message of tribute to the Kiburz

family on our web page, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

William F. "Bill" Kiburz was born January 17, 1926, to Frank and Thelma (Welch)

Kiburz in Scotch Grove, Iowa. He grew up in the Monticello, Iowa area attending Timber

Country School through the 8th Grade and then graduated with the Class of 1944 from the

Monticello High School. After high school, Bill entered the United States Marine Corps

during World War II. He attended Boot Camp at Paris Island in South Carolina and

then went to Camp LeJuengen in North Carolina. He went overseas in the Pacific and

was assigned to the US Flag Ship - with the Admiral who was in charge of all U.S. Mine

Craft in the Pacific Theater. He traveled to several islands on Pacific Duty, three different

towns in Japan on Occupation Duty, and also to Shanghi, China. After his discharge Bill

attended the University of Dubuque for one year and graduated from Cedar Rapids

Business College. During 1948 and 1949, he served as a Deputy Sheriff for Jones

County, Iowa. He then spent five years being a hog and livestock buyer in Monticello,

Iowa and also spent two years with Aetna Insurance Company in Chicago, Illinois and Omaha,

Nebraska.

In 1957, he went to work for Armour and Company in Waverly, Iowa where he met his

future wife Sylvia Van Hove. On April 20, 1958, the couple was united in marriage in Titonka,

Iowa. Together they were blessed with the birth of four daughters, Kimberly, Suzanne,

Lisa and Karla.

While with Armour, they also lived in Grundy Center and Mason City, Iowa, St. Joseph,

Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri. In 1976, he was transferred to Bedford, Iowa where he

was a hog buyer for Armour, Swift, Con-Agri, and Monfort. He retired in 1991.

Following his retirement, they traveled extensively throughout the United States

and Canada. Bill was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed attending many races throughout the years.

His favorite pastimes were outdoor recreation including camping, boating, hunting

sports and spending time with his family. Bill was a member of the John F. Hardin American

Legion Post No. 164 and the Veteran's of Foreign Wars.

Left to cherish Bill's memory are his loving wife of 48 years, Sylvia Kiburz of Bedford;

four daughters, Kimberly Hullinger of Maryville, Missouri; Suzanne Neff of Columbia, Missouri;

Lisa Kiburz of Bedford; and Karla kiburz of Hendersonville, North Carolina; five grandchildren,

Ross and Brock Hullinger of Maryville, Missouri; Eric, Ryan and Haley Neff of Columbia, Missouri;

a brother Kenneth Kiburz of Marion, Iowa and a sister Anna Linda Ganzer of Wheatland,

Iowa and a community of friends.

Preceding Bill in death were his parents Frank and Thelma Kiburz; a sister-in-law

Janet Kiburz; a brother-in-law Roland Ganzer; and many aunts and uncles.

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King, Donna Lee Gamel -

Funeral Services for Donna King, age 65 of Bedford, who died Sunday, February 26, 2006

at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska were held Thursday, March 2, 2006 at

10:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Interment was held in the Fairview

Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in Donna's name. Please leave a message of

tribute to the King family on our web page, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under

Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Donna Lee (Gamel) King was born January 13, 1941 in rural Bedford, Taylor County

Iowa the daughter of Glenn Raymond Gamel and Lillian Opal (Grubb) Gamel. She grew up

in the Taylor County area attending school much of the time under the tutelage of

her teacher-mother. On June 12, 1960 she was united in marriage to David King in the

King family home in rural Bedford, Iowa. Although she held many jobs outside the home,

the majority of her work was working side by side with David on the farm. Plowing,

cultivating, bailing hay while also taking care of the home and raising two children. They

were blessed with the birth of a daughter Vicky and son Carl.

Donna and David lived in the Bedford area most of their lives. She was further blessed

with the birth of six grandchildren, Heather, Joshua, Jordan, Trevor, Caitlin and Kylee.

By far her biggest enjoyment was her grandchildren, cooking for them and taking MANY

pictures which she shared with visitors.

The couple loved to travel and garden, raising several types of flowers and vegetables.

She enjoyed sharing the bounty of her garden with friends and family. Being ever frugal

and letting nothing go to waste, she canned and froze the remainder for later use.

Animals also played a large part in her life. She was a nurse to strays, sick farm

animals, which she always named, and she seldom lost a "patient". Her constant

companion was always a lap, "guard" dog.

Left to cherish Donna's memory are her loving husband of almost 46 years,

David King of Bedford; a daughter Vicky Spencer and husband Calvin of Bedford; a

son Carl King and wife Shannon of Webster City, her mother Lillian Gamel of Grant

City, Missouri, a mother in law Opal King of Bedford; a brother Galen Gamel and wife

Joyce of Grant City Missouri; six grandchildren, Heather, Trevor and Caitlin Spencer,

Joshua, Jordan and Kylee King and many nieces and nephews and numerous other

family and friends.

Preceding Donna in death by her father Glen Gamel and her father-in-law, Frank

King and several other family members.

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Larsen, Cleota Horton -

Cleota Larsen, 74, of Clearfield, died February 22nd, 2006 at Clearview

Nursing Home in Clearfield, Iowa.

Cleota, daughter of William C. and Grace (Short) Horton, was born March 14,

1931 in Conway, Iowa. The family moved to Clearfield where Cleota grew up and

attended school. She graduated Clearfield High School in 1949.

Cleota was united in marriage to Boyd Larsen on October 29th, 1949. To this

union four children were born. Although Boyd and Cleota moved into Clearfield

in 1986, they continued to farm south of Clearfield until 1998. She was a member of

the United Methodist Church, Methodist Women's Circle, 17 Club and numerous card

clubs. Cleota was a great sports enthusiast, enjoying the many sporting activities

of her grandchildren.

Survivors include her four children and eight grandchildren: Kenny Larsen

& wife Dixie of Clearfield, (sons Chris and Logan), Carol Worthington of Kyle,

TX, (daughter Rachel and son Wade), Colleen Gower & husband Fred of Olathe, KS,

(son Josh, daughters Lindsay Carter and Vanessa), Keith Larsen & wife Sherry of

Olathe, KS, (daughter Lindsey Fowler); sister Kay Douglas (husband Lanny) of

Lenox, IA; brother-in-law, Jim Larsen and wife Eleanor of Decatur, AL; sisters-in-law

Dorothea Larsen, Darlene Larsen, Helen Larsen and Carol Lee Fisher (husband Ray)

all of Clearfield; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Boyd, brothers

Robert, John and Vernon Horton.

Services for Cleota were held Sunday at the Clearfield United Methodist Church

with Rev. Gerry Kahler and Rev. Tim Maxa officiating. Burial was in the

Clearfield Cemetery in Clearfield. Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral

Home of Clearfield was in charge of arrangements.

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Oxley, Lloyd Irvin -

Funeral services for Lloyd Oxley, age 82, of Mount Ayr, formerly of Bedford, who died

Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at Greater Community Hospital in Creston, will be held

Saturday, March 4, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at the Shearer Cemetery. Visitation

was held Friday from 3 to 8 with the family greeting friends from 7 to 8.

Memorials can be given in Lloyd's name.

Lloyd Irvin Oxley was born April 13, 1923, in Ross Township, near Bedford, Iowa the

son of Ethan Irvin Oxley and Minnie Belle (Guthrie) Nowels Oxley. He grew up attending

school at Ross Township No 5. Lloyd's father died when he was only 11 so he had to

grow up at an early age, and take over the family farm operation. On May 5, 1945, he was

united in marriage to Leona Woldruff in Bedford. The couple continued to farm

until 1972, when he and Leona moved to Odebolt, Iowa to work at a cattle ranch and

feed lot as a ranch hand. He also worked in Grand River, and Guthrie Center, Iowa and

Minatare, Nebraska and Hannibal, Missouri. In 1985, upon his retirement, they moved

to Mount Ayr where they continued to live until his death.

Horses were his passion and life. He rode and broke horses often for other people

and enjoyed spending time working with tack and saddles. He loved being around his

family and was always joking with his grandkids; or just about anybody. After he retired,

he liked watching his son Steve working on tractors.

He and Leona would travel locally to country music shows in the area. He enjoyed

playing cards, with 10 point pitch being his favorite game, and was lucky quite often!

Left to cherish Lloyd's memory are his loving wife of over 60 years, Leona Oxley of

Mount Ayr; two sons, Carrol Oxley and wife Marilyn of Clarinda; and Steven Oxley and

wife Carol Lea of Mount Ayr; a granddaughter Nicole; a, step-granddaughter Lori;

two step-grandsons, Rick and Randy; nine great grandchildren and two great-great-

grandchildren,

Preceding Lloyd in death were his parents and two half-sisters, Mildred Smith

and Wilma Majors.

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Palmer, Clifford Earl -

Funeral services and Masonic rites for Clifford Palmer, age 79, of Brooks, who

died Thursday, February 16, 2006, at his home, were held Tuesday, February 21,

2006 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nodaway United Methodist Church.

Interment was held in the Prairie Rose Cemetery with military rites accorded by

the Ourcq Post No, 117 of the Corning American Legion. Memorials can be directed

to the ZA-GA-ZIG Shrine. Please leave a message of tribute to the Palmer family

on our web page, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements

were entrusted to Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home of Corning.

Clifford Earl Palmer was born September 4, 1926, in Corning, Iowa the son of Earl

Palmer and Ada (Richards) Palmer. He grew up attending the Nodaway High

School, graduating with the Class of 1943. On November 22, 1944, he answered

the call to serve his country entering the United States Army serving in Europe

during World War II. He was awarded the Victory Medal, European-African-Middle

Eastern Theater Ribbon, two Overseas Service Bars, Army of Occupation Medal

Germany and the Good Conduct Medal, being honorably discharged on August 18,

1946. On July 23, 1947, he was united, in marriage to Darlene Haley in Corning.

The couple was blessed with the birth of three children, Clifford Dale, Marvin

Clyde and Donna Elaine.

After Cliff's discharge from the United States Army he and Darlene farmed on

various farms in Adams County near Nodaway and Brooks. He was also a

substitute US Rural Mail Carrier from 1946 to 1952. In 1957, they moved to a farm

south of Brooks located in Section 19 of Jasper Township. Together they

purchased this farm and continued to live there.

Cliff enjoyed all sports, and during his high school years, he played basketball

and baseball. He continued to play after graduation for the Nodaway Town Team for

many years. He was an active man who enjoyed deer hunting and being outdoors.

He had a tremendous sense of humor and loved being around people. Even with his

illness he said, "if I can get one laugh a day ..... it was worth it." He seldom missed

any of his children or grandchildren's events throughout the years.

Cliff also kept active in the American Legion Post, VFW, ZA-GA-ZIG Shrine and

Iroquois Masonic Lodge No. 590.

Left to cherish Cliff's memory are his loving wife of 58 years, Darlene Palmer of

Brooks; two sons, Clifford Dale Palmer of Omaha, Nebraska; and Marvin Clyde

Palmer and wife Michelle of Corning; a daughter, Donna Elaine Palmer of Corning; a

sister, Dorothy Greenway of Ada, Oklahoma; eleven grandchildren; three great

grandchildren; and many friends.

Preceding Cliff in death were his patents Earl and Ada Palmer; and three sisters,

Barbara, Doris Berkey and Rowena Rhamy.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 1, 2006

Reed, Iola Fern DeVault -

Graveside Services for Iola Reed, age 93 of Bedford, who died Friday, March 3, 2006 at

the Clarinda Regional Health Center were held Monday, March 6, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at

the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Visitation celebrating Iola's life was held Monday

from 9:00 to 11:00 at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford, where coffee and cookies were

served along with the sharing of many memories. Memorials can be directed to the Bedford

Ambulance Service. Please leave a message of tribute to the Reed family on our web

page, www.ritchiefuneralhome. com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted

to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Iola Fern Reed was the second child born to Carl and Eldora (Schradter) DeVault

on September 8, 1912, in Blockton, Iowa. She grew up attending school in Blockton,

graduating with the Class of 1929. After graduation she and a girlfriend went to Des

Moines to find work. Both girls found work with a family needing a cook and

housekeeper, however, they had three spoiled children, and the girls only lasted three

days!

In the fall of 1929, she started college in Maryville, Missouri attending for two

years, and graduating with a lifetime Teacher's Certificate. Her first year of

teaching school was in Benton, Iowa and she was only 18 years old and

received $90 a month, paying $20 a month for room and board. She met Roy

Raymond Reed and the couple was united in marriage on March 8, 1935, in St. Joseph,

Missouri at a cousin's home. Roy and Iola made a home adjacent to Roy's parents. On

June 14, 1936, a daughter Agatha June was born in Blockton, in a small house by the

Platte River. Times were hard and when Agatha was 14 months old, they went west to

seek better employment, returning in the fall to Bedford. Finding no work, they moved to

Council Bluffs, and returned to Blockton where Billy Carl was born on October 30,1938,

and Ronnie Ray on October 10, 1940. In 1941, the family moved to Bedford with Roy

working for the Iowa State Highway Department, developing the Rest Areas on

the Interstates.

In 1943, Roy was called to enlist in the United States Army Air Force. Iola was left

with three small children, two cows, some pigs and chickens, and a Model A Ford. Roy was

gone for 1 year and 9 months, and to survive, Iola worked the five acre truck patch and at

the Bedford HyVee, where she worked for 10 years. Iola also managed the concessions at

the Lake of Three Fires for nine years. She also owned and operated Iola's Snack Bar

across from the Bedford School for several years, where she made many lasting

friendships. Because of Roy's employment with the State Highway Department, the

couple moved many times to various locations to be near his work. From 1965 to 1971, Iola

and Roy moved to Adair where she worked as a clerk in a grocery store and also cooked

at the Adair Nursing Home. In 1971, they moved to Leon where she worked as a clerk in

the discount store until 1975. In 1976, upon their retirement, she and Roy moved back to

Bedford and enjoyed traveling for many years across the United States.

Iola served as Past-President of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a tremendous

supporter and volunteer for the Congregate Meals for 13 years, receiving two Service

Awards for Volunteering from the Governor of the State of Iowa.

She was also a long-time member of the Bedford Christian Church.

Left to cherish Iola's memory are her daughter Agatha and her son Billy; two

daughters-in-law, Karen Reed and Barbara Harms; six grandchildren, Mark Norton

and wife Brenda, Jason Norton, Robin Mooney, Todd Carlton Reed and wife

Candice, Kristi Johnson and husband Jim; and Kerri Greenberg and husband

Jordan; eight great grandchildren; two nephews and many friends.

Preceding Iola in death are her husband Roy Raymond Reed in 1980; a son Ronnie Ray

Reed in 1993; a son-in-law, Dean Norton; her parents and a sister Opal Rupp.

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Ware, William Wallis -

Funeral Services for Bill Ware, age 88 of Bedford who died Tuesday, February 21,

2006 at the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center were held Friday, February 24, 2006 at

10:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Interment was held in the Ohio

Cemetery in Burlington Junction, Missouri. Memorials can be directed to the Bedford

Public Library or the Bedford Senior Center. Please leave a message of tribute to the Ware

family on our web page, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements

were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

William Wallis Ware was born June 12, 1917 in Burlington Junction, Missouri

the son of James Corfield Ware and Carrie Kay (Crane) Ware. He grew up attending

school and graduating from the Burlington Junction High School. On December 25, 1938,

in a Christmas Day Ceremony, Bill was united in marriage to Dorothy Walton at

the Methodist parsonage in Nebraska City, Nebraska. The couple farmed in the

Burlington Junction area for many years. They moved south of Hopkins and farmed

there for twelve years, moving to the Bedford area where they farmed until their

retirement in 1978. Bill loved to farm, he enjoyed raising cattle and had a true passion

for being a steward of the land. He was very concerned with conservation and in

every instance, left the land he farmed in better condition than when he found it - even

when he rented land! Bill was one of the first in the area to raise soybeans as a

grain crop. After retirement, Bill and Dorothy spent the next several years in the

Savannah and St. Joseph area during most of the year. Summer time was spent at

Woodland Park, Colorado, which was a special joy for them.

After retirement, Bill worked in real estate and kept ties with agriculture by taking

surveys, for the government, gardening and helping his brother with the, farming

operation. He had to 'keep his hands in the dirt'. Bill, and Dorothy were both active

in county extension work.

Together Bill and Dorothy enjoyed travel, and had experienced wonderful vacations in

Europe, England, Alaska, and many points in the United States as well as some winter

time in Texas. Of course, their summers in Colorado, escaping the hot, humid Midwest

weather were always a treat. Bill loved to play cards, especially with Dorothy, Rickie, Linda,

Amy, Diane ~ in other words ~ the women of the family!

Left to cherish Bill's memory are his loving wife of 67 years, Dorothy Ware of

Bedford; two sisters, Theodora Meek of College Springs; and Dorothy Derderian of Lake

Forrest, Illinois; three children Dave Ware and wife Rickie of Mountain Home, Idaho;

Mick Ware and wife Diane of Bedford; and Linda Ware of Santa Fe, New Mexico; six

grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Preceding Bill in death were his parents; four sisters; three brothers; an infant

daughter and one grandchild.

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Whitaker, Lawrence John -

Lawrence John Whitaker was born August 21, 1911 at Sheffield, IA, the son of John

Baker and Anastacia Rose (Kobliska) Whitaker. He entered into rest March 7, 2006

at Clarinda Regional Health Center following an extended illness. He was 94 years of age.

Lawrence graduated Bedford High School and pursued an engineering degree at

Northwest Missouri State University. While in Bedford; his family owned the

Garland Hotel. Lawrence and his family spent many years returning to Bedford to assist

in the operation of the family hotel.

On March 13, 1937 at Denver, CO, he married Helen Louise Ramey.

Lawrence served his country during WWII and was honorably discharged from the

US Army. His professional career included thirty-three years as an engineer in the

U.S. Soil Conservation Service. His other lifelong devotion was to the Catholic

Church. He was instrumental in building and the upkeep at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

in Bedford. He remained active in the church until his health failed recently.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen; sister, Ollie Sherby; and

brother, Joseph Whitaker.

He is survived by his children: Vickie Steele and husband Rod of Omaha, NE;

Mike Whitaker of Council Bluffs, IA: and Laurie Fuller and husband Scott of

Clearmont, MO: sister, Leona Akeson of Denver, CO; sister-in-law Ruth Whitaker of

Bedford, IA: grandchildren: Jim Steele, Chris Steel, Matt Steele, Dawn Pulliam, Kipp

Wheatley, Emily Wheatley, Alex Barnett, Allison Barnet, Justin Fuller and Kristin Fuller;

great grandchildren Ben Stelle, Kristen Stelle, Drew Steele, Noah Steele, Lou

Mason, Morgan Pulliam, and Halle Holman and many other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was Friday, March 10, 2006 at Sacred Heart Catholic

Church with interment at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart or the Garland Hotel Restoration Fund.

Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda was in charge of arrangements.

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Wilson, Wendell Harvey -

Wendell Harvey Wilson was born to Harve and Mabel Wilson on a farm in Platte

Township Taylor County on January 4, 1924 and died at his home in Arvada, Colorado of

a heart attack on November 24, 2005. He graduated from Lenox High School and

married Bonnie Hagee. They were parents of three children, Steve, Melody and Danny.

He served in World War II on the island of Bougainville in the South Pacific. After

being discharged from the Army he attended college and earned a Bachelor of Arts

Degree in education and later a Master Degree. He was principal at Greeley High

School in Greeley, Colorado and at Alamedo High School in Lakewood, Colorado.

Graveside services were held at Fairmont Cemetery in East Denver on December 2,

2005. A four member Army Honor Guard out of Colorado Springs were there to take

part in the service in memory of Wendell's service during World War II. Taps were

played during the flag ceremony.

Survivors are his wife June of 23 years and her daughter, Patricia Johnson and

family; Wendell's three children Steve, Melody and Danny and grandchildren,

Piper, Page, Gabrielle, Aaron, Andrew, Steve and Angela; his sister Berneeta Wilson

Austin of Mt. Ayr.

Preceding Wendell were his parents, Harye and Mabel Wilson, an older brother,

Randall and a family member, Uncle Edd Wilson.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 22, 2006