[Archer, Freda Lorraine Steadman]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Monday    December 28, 1987   

Funeral services Tuesday for Archer, 79

Funeral services for Freda Lorraine [Steadman] Archer, 79, of Villisca will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca, with the Rev. Dennis Neal officiating.

Burial will be in the Villisca cemetery and visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Monday at Wolfe Funeral Home.

She was born March 13, 1908 and married Ralph [Harold] Archer Feb. 19, 1928 in Lucas. She is survived by one son, [Robert] Dean Archer, two grandchildren and step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Dale [Harold]; an infant daughter Elizabeth, and grandson, Jerry Archer.

[Ashford, Wanda Lou Holder]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Wednesday     February 6, 2002

Wanda L. Holder-Ashford

Wanda Lou Holder-Ashford, 74, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at a local hospital.

Wanda was born on February 15, 1927 in Braddyville, Iowa and lived most of her life in St. Joseph. She had worked as a waitress for 40 years at various restaurants. She was a member of the Clarinda Baptist Church.

Wanda married Fred Holder, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Vern and Drucilla Ashford and 2 brothers, Silas and Leo Ashford, one son, Jerry Holder.

Survivors include three daughters, Gartha Adair, Melodee Chipps and Mamie (Sally) Holder all of St. Joseph; one son, Randy Holder, Omaha, Nebraska; brother; Billie Ashford, Shenandoah, Iowa; sister, Twila Annala, Arvada, Colorado and twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Services were 12:00 Noon Monday at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Chapel, St. Joseph, Missouri. Graveside service and Interment 2:00 pm Monday, Braddyville Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa, the Rev. Don Barnett officiating. Visitation was held after 9:00 am Saturday at our chapel. Family visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Sunday.

Memorials to National Kidney Foundation.

[Beery, Leland Paul, Sr.]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Thursday      December 31, 1987

Beery Sr. served in Navy

Leland Paul Beery Sr., 68, died Dec. 24, 1987, in Fresno, Ca. He served in the U.S. Navy 20 years and naval reserve five years. Military services were held at Atwater, Ca, with burial at Winton, Ca. He was preceded in death by father Jennings Beery.

He is survived by his mother, Geneva; wife Jean, sisters Margaret Whitehill and Thelma McCowan, brother Lowell and three step children, all of California. Local relatives are brothers Donald and Darrel, children Gary and Leland Beery, Judith Lovitt, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

[Campbell, Dorothy Zaiger]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Wednesday     February 6, 2002

Dorothy Campbell

Dorothy Campbell of Audubon, Iowa passed away on February 3, 2002 at the Exira Care Center.

Dorothy was born on March 27, 1912 to Herman and Ruth Zaiger at Audubon, Iowa and was a lifelong resident of Audubon County.

She was joined in marriage to Frank Campbell on February 5, 1930, and he preceded her in death on October 22, 1977.

Also preceding her in death was a daughter Doris Greer, her parents, three son-in-laws, and a brother Paul Zaiger.

Survivors include her children Richard Campbell, of Audubon, Donna Grammeman, Francis Fairchild, and Lois Hansen living in Eastern Iowa, and Dr. Howard Campbell of Clarinda, and their spouses. Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren, and many friends and relatives.

Funeral services are to be Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at the Methodist Church in Audubon, and internment at the Maple Grove Cemetery at Audubon.

[Casteel, Clinton Lewis]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Monday    December 28, 1987

Casteel service held Saturday

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Walker-Merrick Funeral, Home for Clinton Lewis Casteel, 31, of Clarinda who died Thursday, Dec. 24, 1987.

He was born to Wanda Darlene Myers and Harold Casteel on July 13, 1956 in Des Moines.

He married Diana Lynn Miller on Nov. 22, 1974 and made his home in Clarinda. He had three children, Massina Ann, Shannon Lynn and Clinton Lewis Jr. After their separation in 1979 he made his home with Jackie Brownell and Rodney in Clarinda where he died.

Clinton was preceded in death by his mother and father, Darlene and Harold Casteel, grandfather, Elva Myers, and grandmother, Lorraine Myers.

Survivors include his children; two brothers, Harold Casteel and family, Monty Casteel and family, all of Clarinda; three sisters, Janice and Julie Annan of Boone and Penny Smith of Creston; half sister, Diana Casteel; half brother, Morgan Casteel; aunts, Zola Lasley of Clarinda and Lola White of Hamilton, Mo; cousins, nephews and nieces. One cousin, Tom Farlin, was raised in the home as a brother.

Rev. Dwight Crosby officiated at the service, with burial in Oak Grove cemetery.

[Crawford, George Dale]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Wednesday     February 6, 2002

George "Dale" Crawford

Dale Crawford, age 85, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of New Market, Iowa, died Sunday, January 27, 2002, at the Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2002, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa, with Russ Clark officiating. Masonic rites were held 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2002, at the funeral home and visitation with the family following. Burial was in Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the New Market Christian Church. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa was in charge of arrangements.

George Dale Crawford was born in Gravity, Iowa, July 25, 1916, to George Marion Crawford and Nina (Moore) Crawford. Dale was united in marriage December 3, 1937, to Mable L. Frazier who preceded him in death March 3, 1999. Dale was a farmer and also worked at Production Credit and worked and was associated at the Clarinda Auction Company. Dale was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mable, son, Cecil Crawford, brothers, Clark Crawford and Wade Crawford. Survivors include children: Katherine Cahill and husband Richard of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas; Tom Crawford and wife Jane of Grimes, Iowa; Mike Crawford of New Market, Iowa; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother Ralph Crawford and wife Joyce of Clarinda, Iowa; sister-in-law Betty Crawford of Clarinda, Iowa, nieces and nephews.

[Desch, Robert Joseph]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Monday    December 28, 1987

Desch had run businesses here

Robert J. [oseph] Desch, 85, of Clarinda died Thursday afternoon (Dec. 24, 1987) while being life flighted to Omaha.

He was born Nov. 26, 1902, at Sidney, Oh, the son of Edward and Teresa Hemmey Desch.

On Jan. 1, 1924 he was married to Ruth [Katherine] Krise who survives.

Desch had worked at Swift & Co. until 1945. He was then self-employed in refrigeration work and the furniture business.

He is survived by his wife of the home and two children, Ed Desch and Mrs. Harry (Clarice) Shum, both of Clarinda. There are nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Sisters are Letha Irwin and Marie Rolfes, both of Lima, Oh. Also surviving are nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held this Monday afternoon at St. Clare's Catholic Church with Fr. Don Brack and Fr. Ray Fitzpatrick officiating. Desch had been one of the original members of St. Clare's.

Burial was in Clarinda cemetery.

[Foster, Homer Bertholda]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Monday     December 21, 1987

HOMER B. FOSTER          

Homer B. [ertholda] Foster was born Dec. 7, 1894, near New Market, Iowa, the son of Thomas and Elvina (Hilbert) Foster.

He entered the Clarinda Municipal hospital Monday, Dec. 7 on his 93rd birthday, and passed away Monday morning, Dec. 14, 1987.

On Feb. 19, 1919 he was married to [Mary] Leota (Bales) Foster, who survives. They have lived in Taylor and Page counties, where, for many years, [they] were engaged in farming.

They retired from their farm home east of Braddyville, Ia, Nov. 22, 1968, moving into their hew home, which they built, at 308 S. 13th in Clarinda, where they still reside. In latter years, Homer was engaged in carpentry work.

Homer is survived by his wife Leota of the home; one sister, Mary (Foster) Zerbal of Mason City, Ia; three brothers-in-law and wives, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.

He was a good husband who loved his home. Their door is always open to young and old alike.

"Uncle Homer," as he was lovingly called by his nieces and nephews, was a kind, loving and "fun” uncle, always ready with a bit of wisdom and advice for each one.

The whole family respected his comments and advice he gave them from years of experience. Homer kept young at heart, respected by neighbors and friends as an honest, dependable, patient, hardworking man who would go out of his way to help someone in need. These words could be a fitting tribute to Homer by his many friends:

"You're just the kind of friend that's nice to have nearby, friendly when we need a friend, but never time to pry. We hope our hands will always clasp the friendship tried and true and we will try our best to be a neighbor just like you."

His philosophy of life could be summed up in these words:

"To be honest, to be kind, to earn a little, and to spend less, to make upon the whole, a family happier for his presence, and to keep his friends."

Burial was in Clarinda Cemetery.

[Herzberg, Lavern John Otto]

Lavern J. Herzberg

Clarinda Herald Journal

Wednesday     February 6, 2002

Lavern J. [ohn Otto] Herzberg, 78, died Tuesday, January 29, 2002. Services were 1 p.m. Friday at Bethany United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer Herzberg.

Survivors include his wife, Eunice; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Mary Herzberg, Gerald "Jerry" and Carol Herzberg, Thomas and Tina Herzberg, Steven and Kitty Herzberg, Peter   and   Kathy Herzberg, all of Wichita; daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Mike Miller of Montezuma, Rhonda and Rick Rutledge, Jackie and Robert Fees all of Wichita; brothers, Earl Herzberg, Delbert Herzberg, Lawrence Herzberg all of Iowa; nineteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren. Memorial were established with Bethany United Methodist Church, Mazpah Sunday School Class, 1601 S. Main, Wichita Ks 67213, Old Mission Mortuary.

[Howard, Estella Fulk Walters]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Monday     December 21, 1987

ESTELLA HOWARD

Estella, youngest child of Charles Grant and Josephine Elizabeth Knizley Fulk, was born September 25, 1902 at their home east of Shambaugh, Ia.

At the age of nine she moved with her family to Shambaugh where she attended the Shambaugh Community School and graduated from Clarinda High School.  

On June 10,1923 she was married to Albert Ross Walters of Clearmont, Mo. To this union two children were born, Virginia Maxine and Donald Frank. They lived in the Shambaugh and New Market areas until moving to Shambaugh in 1940.

Her husband passed away July 4, 1947.

She then worked in the dietary department of the Clarinda Municipal Hospital as Food Supervisor for 18 years.

On March 8,1964 she was married to Lewis E. Howard of Bowie, Maryland. They made their home in Bowie for a short time until they moved back to Shambaugh.

He passed away November 15, 1970.

She maintained her home until July 9, 1986 when she entered Goldenrod Manor Nursing Home where she passed away Dec. 6, 1987 at the age of 85 years, 2 months and 11 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, a grandson, a great-granddaughter and four brothers, Clyde, Frank, John, and Orville.

Survivors include her daughter, Virginia, and her husband, Paul Wirth of Bedford; her son, Donald, of Orange, California; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pearl Reilly of Red Oak and Lillie Mae Davis of Shambaugh; two sisters-in-law, Velma Linke and Elma Geer of Clarinda; three step-children, Raymond, Mary Elizabeth and Patty of Bowie, Maryland; several step-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She will be missed by those who knew her and loved her.

[Jennings, Helen Elizabeth Kelsey]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Wednesday     February 6, 2002

Helen Jennings

Helen Elizabeth Jennings was born August 26, 1912, at Bradgate, Iowa, to Marion Clyde and Margaret Jeanette (Mather) Kelsey. She entered into rest Thursday morning, January 31, 2002, at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, following a brief     illness.

Helen graduated Bradgate High School. She was united in marriage to Lowell Eugene Jennings, Sr., August 13, 1930 at Algona, Iowa. The couple farmed in northern Iowa. They then relocated to Clarinda to operate the gas station, which they ran for several years. Helen has recently resided at Goldenrod Manor in Clarinda for health reasons.

Helen was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, RSVP program and active in the Nodaway Valley Historical Museum, Clarinda. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Clarinda.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband on July 4, 1987; parents; son Lowell Eugene Jr (Bill) Jennings; daughters Donna and Marjorie Jennings; sisters Betty Maupin, Margaret Ellen Henry, and Marian Johanson.

She is survived by children Shirley Loos and husband Dean of Creston, Iowa, Paul Jennings and wife Robbie of Abilene, Texas, Jerry Jennings and wife Carolyn of Clarinda, Mary Lou Baker of Des Moines, Iowa, Phyllis Hedgecock and husband Jack of Udell, Iowa, Lynda Swanson of Clarinda, Diane Nothwehr and husband Myron of Clarinda, Nancy Woodard and husband Jim of Des Moines, Iowa; daughter-in-law Addie Jennings of Clarinda; and sister Grace Davis of Hayfield, Minnesota; grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, February 4, at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel with Rev. Nathan Dudley officiating. Burial was at Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Clarinda School Scholarship Fund, Glenn Miller Birthplace Society, or Nodaway Valley Historical Museum.

[Johnston, Anna Audrey Ross]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Thursday     December 31, 1987

Graveside services Thursday for Johnston, 91

Graveside services for Mrs. [Anna] Audrey Johnston, 91, of New Market will be at 2 p.m., Thursday at Graceland cemetery near Bedford, with Loren Daly officiating.

Mrs. Johnston died Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 29, 1987, at Municipal Hospital where she had been since Nov. 12.

She was born May 8, 1896, at Bedford, the daughter of Lemuel [Price Ross] and Fletta May [Besser] Price [Ross].

She was married to Frank Johnston, who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Johnston had worked as a cook at the Oakdale Sanitarian. She had lived at New Market since 1985 and at North Liberty before that.

Mrs. Johnston is survived by nieces and nephews, including Vanzo Drennen and Leta Radke of New Market.

She was the last of 10 children.

[McKeown, Elsie Iona Davison]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Monday    December 28, 1987

McKeown worked at Connors store

Mrs. Elsie I. [ona] McKeown, 92 of Clarinda died Wednesday night (Dec. 23, 1987) at Goldenrod Manor Nursing Home.

She was born Jan. 18, 1895, at Braddyville, the daughter of Thomas Wayne and Manie Fine Davison. On May 18, 1921 she vas married to [Alexander] Clark McKeown, who preceded her in death in 1980.

Mrs. McKeown had worked at Connors Store before her retirement.

She is survived by a sister-in-law, Mildred Davison of Clarinda, one niece and several cousins.

Funeral services were held this Monday afternoon at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Witmer officiating.

Burial was in the Clarinda cemetery.

[Miller, Maurice Earl]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Wednesday     February 6, 2002

Maurice Earl Miller

Maurice Earl Miller, son of Hollis Clifton and Marjorie Joy Ridlen, was born on March 22, 1936, in Griswold, Iowa, and passed away at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska on January 22, 2002. He was 65 years of age. Maurice attended school in Griswold and graduated from Griswold High School with the Class of 1954, later attending Iowa State University. On August 7, 1955, he was united in marriage with Marie Esther Ohms in Atlantic, Iowa. The couple farmed near Coin for 30 years and Maurice drove a truck for several years. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Yorktown, an active member and leader in 4-H, the ROTC at Iowa State University and the Page County Extension Committees. Maurice enjoyed hunting, fishing and reading.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hollis and Marjorie Miller. Maurice is survived by his wife Marie, children, Marlin Miller of Villisca, Iowa; Barbara Miller of Kearney, Nebraska; Kathryn and Keith Herzberg of Smithville, Missouri; Donna and Philip Hendrickson of St. Louis, Missouri; and Michael and Christine Miller of Garwin, Iowa, a brother Max Miller and his wife Shirley of Tempe, Arizona, a sister Mary Bryan and her husband Joel of Ames, Iowa; seven grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Funeral services were held from St. Paul's Lutheran Church in rural Clarinda, Iowa, Friday, January 25, 2001, at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Nathan Dudley giving the words of comfort. Attending the memory register were Roberta Reents and Fern Sump. Ruth Witthoff and Corinne Goecker cared for the flowers. Ushers were Terry Gerdts, Elmer Gerdts and Gary Gerdts. Organist  was Karen Anderson and soloist was Ron Richardson. Casket bearers were Marvin Clark, Mason Ridlen, Glen Ridlen, Stanley Ullerick, Gary Ohms and Will Figgins. Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery in Coin, Iowa. Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah was in charge of the arrangements.

[Turner, Dean Scott]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Wednesday     February 6, 2002

Dean Scott Turner

Dean Scott Turner, 50, passed away Feb. 3, 2002 at his home in Clarinda. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, and graduated from Oregon High School and Northwest Missouri State University. He was a mechanical engineer for NSK Manufacturing in Clarinda, and had previously worked for Lloyd Chain and Felton Cattle Ranch, both in Maryville. Survivors include his parents, Dean and Wanda Turner, Oregon, Mo.; son Travis, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina; daughter Sara, Maryville; brother Bruce, Oregon; sister Barbara Tansey, Tucson, Arizona; and sister Joan House, Houston, Texas. Family visitation was held Tuesday 7 pm to 8 pm at the Chamberlain Funeral Home in Oregon. Services were held 11 am Wednesday, Oregon United Methodist Church, with interment at Maple Grove Cemetery in Oregon.

[Hurst, Nellie Hannah Lines]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Thursday    January 9, 1975

Services held for Nellie Hurst

Mrs Nellie H [annah] Hurst, 83, longtime resident of Clarinda died Thursday evening [January 9, 1975] at West Heights Manor.

Born in Clarinda on Oct 8, 1891, she was the daughter of Alonzo Grant and Edith Mary Long Lines. She was married to Don V [ivian] Hurst on Sept 21, 1912. After Mr Hurst died in 1964 she made her home with her daughter and son-in-law until 2 1/2  years ago when she went to the rest home, first at Gillespie's and later at West Heights.

Mrs Hurst is survived by three children: Cyril Hurst of Council Bluffs, Thad Hurst, working in Omaha, and Mrs Scottie (Violet) Eickemeyer of Clarinda. There is one grandson and one great-grandson. Douglas Lines of Clarinda is a brother.

Funeral services for Mrs Hurst were held Saturday afternoon at Walker Funeral Home with Rev Lewis Hunter officiating. Grace Perry was organist. Casket bearers were Ural Hartman, Calvin Williams, Neal Rastofer, Merrill Parker, Frank Young and Jim Fulk. Burial was in Clarinda cemetery. 

[Loudon, Ralph William]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Saturday       January 11, 1975

Ralph Loudon former CS resident

COLFAX TWP — Ralph [William] Loudon, 77, former farmer in the Coin-College Springs area, died Saturday at the Community Hospital in Boone, and services were being held at Boone Tuesday.

Ralph was son of the late W [illiam] B [oyle] (Bill) and Rose [etta McFarland] Loudon, born at College Springs. He was married to Lucille Paisley of College Springs, and they had four children when they moved several years ago to Mt Ayr and then to Boone where they farmed.

He had fallen and had fracture of the hip.

His wife and two children, Wallace of Boone and Mrs Robert (Shirley) Sobatka of Des Moines survive him. Two children, Lawrence and Billy, preceded him in death as did a brother, Ray Loudon, and sister, Mrs Clarke      (Annie) McComb.

Mr and Mrs Paul McComb plan to attend the funeral, Paul being among the nephews to serve as casket bearers.

[Sunderman, Dan]

Clarinda Herald Journal

January 1975

DAN SUNDERMAN

Funeral services for Dan Sunderman, 83, of 708 North 14th, Clarinda, were conducted at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 2 pm on Wednesday, Jan 15, 1975 with interment in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Mr Sunderman died at Municipal Hospital Sunday evening, Jan 12, 1975.

He was born Dec 8, 1891, in Page County, the son of JK and Charlotta (Otte) Sunderman. He spent his life in Page County, except for five years of his youth, which was spent in Colorado. He was active in farming.

In 1966 he married Nora Wagoner and moved to Clarinda. He was a member of the 60 Up Club and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council.

He is survived by his wife, Nora, two children, Mrs Marrel (Ruth) Sump of Yorktown, Wayne Sunderman of Clarinda, five step children, Stanley Wagoner of Essex, Marie Rausch of Creston, Ralph, Clemon and Duane Wagoner of Clarinda, 20 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Two brothers are Adolph of Clarinda, Glen of Portland, Ore, and three sisters, Mrs Joe (Mabel) Steeve of Yorktown, Mrs Ted (Esther) Paulson of Manning and Mrs Francis (Elsie) Muller of Coin.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Emma, in 1962, one brother and two sisters.

Casket bearers for the Sunderman services will be Darrell Sump, Marvin McKinnon, Larry Sunderman, Kenneth Wagoner, Jim Radar and Kirk Jamison.

Rev   Gary   Arp   of   the    Immanuel Lutheran church officiated at the services Ushers were Darrell Roberts and Scottie Eickemeyer, organist, Mrs Irwin Buch, and in charge of register, Mrs Amos Herzberg and Mrs Lorenz Sunderman.

Clarinda Memorial Chapel made arrangements for the services.

[Whitehill, Robert Donald]

Clarinda Herald Journal

Saturday       January 11, 1975

Tuesday services for Donald Whitehill

R [obert] Donald Whitehill, 71, of rural Clarinda died Saturday evening at Municipal Hospital where he had been admitted Saturday morning.

The Whitehills were preparing to observe their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. Don was on his tractor, clearing his drive, when chest pains caused alarm. He was taken to the hospital in the Clarinda rescue unit.

Funeral services for Mr Whitehill will be at 2 pm, Tuesday at Reformed Presbyterian Church with the Rev David Patterson officiating. Mrs Helen Falk and Mrs Betty Black will be singers. Casket bearers will be Tom Whitehill, Doug Conner, John D Greenwood, Myron Ives, Steve Falk and Lou Wilkey. Honorary bearers will be Leslie McCalla, John Bayles, Raymond Moore, Guy Black, Angus McIntosh, Harold Martin and Lain Davison. Flower bearers will be Twila Moore, Eleanor Blair and Margaret McCalla. Dorothy Dunn and Sylva McCalla will be at the registers. Ushers will be Duane Minor and Steve Miller.

Burial will be in the church cemetery with Walker Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

He was born April 23, 1903, in Page County, the son of Thomas Jefferson and Rose Jane Humphrey Whitehill. He was married to Ida Stevenson on January 14, 1925. They had planned to celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday, the day Mr Whitehill was taken ill. His services will be on the anniversary date.

Mr Whitehill is survived by his wife Ida of the home and two children: Thomas Edwin Whitehill of O'Neill, Neb, and Mrs John (Janet) Greenwood of Clarinda. There are six grandchildren.