Beck, Darlene [Marjorie Darlene] Sparks - Celebration of Life Funeral Services for Darlene Beck, age 90, of Lenox, who passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Lenox Care Center will be held Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Lenox. Interment will be held at West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

Marjorie Darlene (Sparks) Beck was born June 30, 1925, in Graham, Missouri, one of 8 children born to Grover Cleveland Sparks and Myrtle (Clymans) Sparks. She grew up attending school in both Hopkins and Bedford. On October 13, 1943, she was united in marriage to Roy Robert Beck. Four children were born to bless this union, Robert, Judy, Rick and Terry. The couple made their home on a farm west of Sharpsburg for most of their lives. They moved into Vintage Park Assisted Living in Lenox. Roy passed away in September of 2012. Later due to failing health, Darlene moved to the Lenox Care Center where she was lovingly cared for.

Darlene enjoyed reading and crafting and working crossword puzzles. Over the years she received much pleasure bird watching. She was always passionate about her family. She and Roy were active in raising not only their own children but they were also active in their nieces and nephews lives as well. Roy and Darlene enjoyed wintering in Texas for twenty-two years. Together they played shuffle board and enjoyed visiting with friends. She was a member of the Sharpsburg United Methodist Church and was a member of the Eastern Star.

Left to cherish Darlene’s memory are her children, Judy (Richard) Lucht of West Des Moines, Iowa; Rick (Bertie) Beck of Sharpsburg, Iowa; Terry (Julie) Beck of Sharpsburg, Iowa; nine grandchildren, Amanda Weakland, Michael Lucht, Brian Beck, Jason Inman, Chris Inman, Carrie Wood, Kisha Cronbaugh, Clayton Beck and Blythe Beck; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Nellie Scott and husband Donald of Lenox; along with many other family relatives and friends.

Preceding Darlene in death are her parents, Grover and Myrtle Sparks; her husband Roy Beck; her son Robert Beck; grandson, Joe Beck; four brothers, Ivan, Jack, Eldon and Virgil Sparks; and two sisters, Ruth Rukke and Ruby Detty.

Bickert, E. Kay McCombs - E. Kay Bickert was born March 8, 1950 at Maryville, MO to Leonard and Viola (Gskill) McCombs. She married Larry Bickert August 14, 1971 at Miami, OK. The couple lived in New Market, IA at the time of her passing.
There are no services planned for Kay, per her wishes.
Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda.

Bix, Larry Gene - Larry Bix, age 72, of New Market, Iowa, entered into peace Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at his residence in New Market, Iowa. Graveside services will be held 11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa with Reverend Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Memory Cemetery.

Larry Gene Bix entered into peace Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015, at his home in New Market, Iowa.

Larry was born on March 5, 1943 in Siam, Iowa to Theodore James Bix and Muriel Maye (Parks) Bix.

Larry graduated from New Market High School in 1961. Soon after graduation he joined the Army and was in Vietnam from 1965 - 1966 as part of the 597th Transportation Company. After coming back from Vietnam, Larry graduated from Iowa Western with a Mechanical Tech Degree. He worked at Lisle Corp for 35 years. Larry really loved playing in the Bix Brothers Band for many years and was also in the Green County Band and P.T. County Line Band. He also enjoyed camping with the family and following NASCAR (especially Dale Earnhardt, Jr.).

Larry was preceded in death by his parents and twin brothers.

Left to miss and morn Larry is his wife Bonnie June Day (Christensen) Bix, daughters Barbara Ann Christensen (Gray) Parker & Duane, New Market, Iowa, Lauri Kay (Christensen) Taylor and husband Jeff, Wellsville, Kansas, son Andy Bix and wife Caryn, Ada, Michigan; grandchildren, Jonathon Gray, Hanna Taylor, Trevor Gray, Dustin and Adley Bix; great grandchildren, Jaelyn and Ethan Gray; brothers, Elvis Bix and wife Wyleen of Hopkins, Missouri and Richard Bix of California; sister-in-law, Melva Bix of Ravenwood, Missouri; nieces; nephews and many friends.

Blake, Beatrice Faye Boyd - Beatrice Faye Blake, 86 of Fairfield, Iowa died Thursday October 22, 2015 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

She was born May 29, 1929 at Conway, Iowa the daughter of Newton Emmett and Katie Norene Anthony Boyd.

Bea grew up around the Bedford area and graduated high school. She taught in the country schools prior to her marriage. She was united in marriage to Robert Leroy Blake on November 2, 1946 in Shenandoah, Iowa. He preceded her in death, May 20, 1987.

Bea was an advocate for higher education and loved to learn. As she raised a family and helped with the farm, she was able to obtain the goal of college and receive a higher education. Bea obtained her masters degree in Special Education and taught in the Keota school district for many years and retired in her seventies. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. In her seventies, she continued to learn and obtained a Pharmacy Technician license.

Bea loved to travel, she went to all fifty states and also traveled overseas. Bea loved spending time with her family and friends. Family was important to her. She was instrumental in planning family reunions every year.

In 2013, Bea moved to Fairfield, Iowa to be closer to her daughter. She continued to live life to the fullest, enjoying family, gardening, flowers and traveling on bus tours.

Survivors include: one son, Ed and wife Tami Blake of Farragut, Iowa; one daughter, Patti and husband Steve Redinger of Fairfield, Iowa; 2 sisters: Irma Burks of Palmdale, California; Margie and husband Tom Polen of Elyria, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert, one son Richard Lee Blake; one daughter Kay Elaine Paxton and one sister, Wilma Burks.

A graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday October 29, 2015 at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford.

Visitation will be at the Eickemeyer Funeral Home in Bedford on Wednesday 7-8 p.m. with the family present.

Memorials may be made to Hospice or donors choice.

Raymond Funeral Home in Fairfield, Iowa and the Eickemeyer Funeral Home in Bedford is assisting the family in arrangements. On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.raymondfuneralhomes.com

Cain, Thelma Jane Wagner - Celebration of Life Memorial Services for Thelma Cain, age 87, of Creston, formerly of Lenox, who passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Greater Regional Hospice Home in Creston will be held Friday, September 4, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Lenox United Methodist Church. Private family inurnment will be held at the North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.

Thelma Jane (Wagner) Cain was born April 14, 1928, in Madison County, Iowa the daughter of Carl Wagner and Mary (Addy) Wagner. She grew up attending country schools, graduating from high school in Patterson, Iowa with the Class of 1945.

Thelma worked at JC Penney in Winterset, Iowa for 5 years until she was united in marriage to Raymond (Curly) Cain of Lenox, Iowa in 1950. In 1951, Curly went into the United States Air Force, while Thelma stayed with her parents in Winterset until he completed his training; they were stationed in Wyoming and Bellingham, Washington where she worked at JC Penney again. While Curly was in Korea, she moved back to her parents again until they were stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska where she worked for Mutual of Omaha. They moved to Lenox in 1958, where she worked for Porter's Dry Goods and Bennett & Son before eventually becoming a full-time homemaker.

Thelma and Curly were blessed with two daughters; Candy (Steve) Hamilton of Creston and Carla (LeAnn) Cain of Des Moines.

She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. Thelma enjoyed making her house a warm, inviting home for her family and friends. She loved to cook and sew. Some of her fondest memories are of golfing and spending the winter months in Arizona. She belonged to the Lenox United Methodist Church for many years and was very active in Eastern Star.
Left to cherish Thelma’s memory is her loving husband, Curly Cain of Creston; daughters, Candy and Carla; five grandchildren, Erica (Jason) Wolfe, Kyle Kolthoff, Alex Kolthoff, Dustin (Amanda) Hamilton and Kassandra Hamilton; great-grandchildren, Quinton Kolthoff and Ayva Kolthoff, and many nieces and nephews.

Thelma is preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn; brother, Harold Wagner; sister-in-law, Lois Wagner; her parents; and her in-laws.

Calvin, Laura Elizabeth Lowry - Graveside Celebration of Life Services for Elizabeth Calvin, age 95, of Lenox, who died Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Bedford Nursing & Rehab will be held Monday, September 21, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. There will be a time of fellowship with the family following services at the Lenox United Methodist Church. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.

Laura Elizabeth Calvin was born June 13, 1920 in Hopkins, Missouri, the daughter of George Lowry and Lottie (Gray) Lowry. She grew up on a farm near Hopkins and graduated from Hopkins High School in 1937. Following graduation, Elizabeth worked for Farm Bureau in Maryville, Missouri. On September 29, 1940, she wed Hudson Calvin at the United Methodist Church in Maryville, Missouri. In November 1942, a daughter, Judy, was born. Six weeks later, Hud was called to serve his country during World War II. Elizabeth took Judy and went to live on the family farm. In 1945, upon Hud's return from the war, the couple purchased a home in Lenox, Iowa. They would make this their home for the next 45 years. In 1957, a nephew, Phil, came to live with the family and became their son. In 1990, a few years after her husband's passing, she moved across town to the Golden Villa Apartments where she lived for twenty years. When her heath declined, she moved to the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center where she resided until her death.

Elizabeth worked at Sturm's Clothing Store and at the Super Value Grocery Store. She was an avid gardener. She enjoyed tending to her flowers and watching the birds in her yard. She also enjoyed reading, crocheting, sewing and playing cards. Elizabeth was a member of the Lenox United Methodist Church where she was active with the United Methodist Women's group.

Left to cherish Elizabeth’s memory is her son Phil Lowry of Bedford; two granddaughters, Mindy Wagner and Lori Brand, both of Vilonia, Arkansas; and four great-grandchildren, Caroline, Cade, Grace and Ashley Wagner.

Preceding Elizabeth in death were her parents, George and Lottie Lowry; her husband Hudson Calvin; her daughter Judy Brand; and two brothers, Don and Ralph Lowry.

Capp, Frances Lorraine Wolfshohl - In loving memory of Frances Lorraine Wolfshohl Capp, born June 15, 1937. Frances died August 28, 2015. She is survived by five children, eight grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. A private memorial was held bythe family. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. B Sep 30, 2015

Carlson, Marjorie May Combs - Marjorie May Carlson was the third child of Glenn and Ruby (Peterman) Combs. She was born September 30, 1927 in rural Taylor County, Iowa near Gravity. Marjorie passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 87 years, 11 months and 12 days.

Marjorie attended Ladoga country school with her siblings and started high school in Gravity, Iowa. After her second year of high school, her family bought a farm near Stanton. In 1945, Marjorie graduated from Stanton High School. Following graduation, she began working in Omaha, Nebraska with Western Union. Marjorie was united in marriage to Marvin Carlson on February 12, 1949 at her parent’s farm house. This date was also the 25th wedding anniversary for Glenn and Ruby. Marjorie and Marvin have lived in the Stanton area their entire married life. Through the years, Marjorie helped with the Boy Scouts, Red Cross Bloodmobile and was very active with the Democratic Party. She was a member of the Mamrelund Lutheran Church; was very active with the Stanton American Legions Auxiliary, having served as president for many terms; and enjoyed reading.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dorothy French; and three brothers: Dean, Darrell and Allen.

Marjorie is survived by her husband of 66 years, Marvin Carlson of Stanton, IA; son, Mark Carlson of Stanton, IA; and daughter, Susan Carlson of Stanton, IA; two grandchildren: Amanda (Michael) Bedsworth and Mikeal Carlson; sisters: Carolyn Rodaway of Lincoln, NE; and Irene Brown of Long Beach, MS; and sister-in-law, Jeanette Kalasky of LaVista, NE; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service will be held
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
at Mamrelund Lutheran Church, Stanton, Iowa
Burial in the Mamre Cemetery, Stanton
Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli, Officiating

Visitation with the family will be held Monday evening at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to Mamrelund Lutheran Church.

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Combs, George - GEORGE COMBS DIES AT SPRINGFIELD, MO. - George Combs, a life-long resident of Taylor county, died Friday, July 29 at the home of his daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. William Hutchinson at Springfield, Missouri.

The body was returned to Bedford and funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home, Tuesday afternoon, August 2, conducted by Rev Robert M. Peters. Burial in the Guss cemetery.

George Combs, son of B.H. and Lucretia Combs, was born in Taylor county, Iowa, Nov 6, 1874, and died at the age of 80 years, eight months, 23 days.

On December 28, 1898 he was married to Lida Lathrop. To them were born ten children, one of whom died in infancy. The nine living children are: Mrs Florence Hutchinson of Springfield; Dale Combs of New Market, Mrs Hazel Foster of Clarinda, Mrs Valera Abbott of Springfield, Ernest J. Combs of Marysville, Calif., Mrs Mildred Bernard and Mrs Phyllis Jackson of Oakland, Calif., Mrs Genevieve Thompson of Castro Valley, Calif., Mrs Orlene Marshall of Kansas City, Kansas.

Besides the children and his companion he leaves three sisters: Miss Nellie Combs and Mrs Osa Berger of New Market, Mrs Lizzie Thompson of Earlham, Iowa; one brother, Ned Combs of New Market. One sister and two brothers preceded him in death.

He leaves 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Mr Combs' active years were spent in farming, and in 1946 they came to Bedford to make their home. He had been in failing health the past few years, and a few months ago went to Springfield to the home of the daughter.

On Nov 5, 1950, when Mrs Combs was transferring her church membership from New Market to the Methodist church in Bedford, Mr Combs confessed his faith and was baptized and received into the Methodist church with her. BEDFORD TIMES-PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Aug 4, 1955

Combs, Ned - Ned Combs, 89, died at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at 7:15 pm Saturday after a lingering illness of about three years.

He was a native Iowan, being born near New Market where he spent his lifetime farming until he retired and moved to his present home at 812 S 18th Street in Clarinda six years ago.

He is survived by his wife, the former Laura Thomspon, two daughters, Mrs Joe (Eva) Journey, New Market, and Mrs Glenn (Dorothy) Neely, Oakridge, Tenn., and a sister, Mrs Osa Berger, New Market, Iowa.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Walker Funeral Home at 3 pm Tuesday, with Preacher Clarence Potter in charge. Soloist will be Rosevelyn Bashor, and organist will be Aletha L. Hutchings. Burial will be in the Guss cemetery.

Casket bearers will be Dale Hansen, Wesley Glassgow, Paul Shaffer, Lyle Harris, Pete Brummett and Boyd Novinger. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 6, 1970 Monday

Combs, Nellie - New Market vicinity has lost another of its older citizens in the passing of Nellie Combs, whose death came Friday, after only a few days of severe illness. very few ofher friends were aware of her serious condition. Although in poor health for many years and a semi-invalid from arthritis, she remained in her own home alone, and maintained a deep interest in her relatives, neighbors and friends, enjoying all contacts with them.

Her church interest and support was with the Methodist Church at New Market.

Nellie Combs, daughter of Burr H. and Lucretia Painter Combs, was born July 30, 1876 on a farm north of New Market and passed away at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital July 8, 1960 lacking only 22 days of being 84 years old. She was one of a family of eight children, of which only two are now living.

Nellie grew to young womanhood in the vicinity where she was born and on March 2, 1892, was married to Allie Pullen. They established their home on a farm just north of New Market, which for more than 58 years has been her home, in which she took much pride and interest as long as her health permitted.

Deceased was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, George, Charles and Lloyd Combs; two sisters, Mrs Cora Darnold and Mrs Lizzie Thompson. Surviving are one brother, Ned Combs; one sister, Mrs Osie Berger, both of New Market; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a large circle of friends.

Pallbearers were Harol[d] Combs, Dale Combs, Dana Taylor, Jay Darnold, Carrol Thompson and John Combs. Caring for the flowers were Mrs Dana Taylor and Mrs Joe Journey. Burial was in the Guss Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 25, 1960

Cooper, Dale Marion - Dale Marion Cooper of the Bedford/Lenox area, who passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015, at Clearview Home in Clearfield will be held Saturday, October 3, 2015, at 10:30 AM at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Lenox. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until service time with the family greeting friends. Interment with military rites will be held at the North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

Dale Marion Cooper was born March 6, 1922 to Joseph Edwin Cooper and Mary Jane Hargin Cooper at the family home south of Lenox.

He attended a rural school and then graduated from the Conway High School. He served his country in the Navy during World War II.

After his discharge from the service, he married Ann Katherin Krohmer. They celebrated their sixty-sixth anniversary in 2014. To this union four children born: Dennis Ray, Sandee Kay, David Marion, and Sheryl Lynn. Dale decided a farm was the best way to raise children. They lived on and farmed the century family farm. After he was no longer able to farm himself, he enjoyed helping Denny with some of the farming activities. He lived on the farm for sixty years until he injured his leg and was admitted into the Clearview Nursing Home.

Dale enjoyed his pet feeder calves, cats and the coffee conversation at the Tiger Den in Lenox each day. He always told Ann there was no news at the Tiger Den today, but that did not deter him from checking again that afternoon and the next morning.

Dale passed away on September 27, 2015 at the Clearview Nursing Home in Clearfield. Left to share his memory are his wife, Ann, daughter, Sandee Dickinson and husband, Chuck of Phoenix Arizona, son, Dave and wife, Deb of O’Fallon Missouri, daughter, Sheryl and husband, Butch of Skidmore, Missouri, daughter-in-law, Connie Cooper of Bedford Iowa, eleven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. He also leaves other relatives and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his siblings, Don Cooper, Daryl Cooper, and Dorothy Wurster. His son Denny also preceded him.

Dale has been a long time member of the Clearfield Lions Club and the Lenox American Legion. He was also a 4-H club leader for many years.

Dukes, Cinda Fuller - Cinda Fuller Dukes passed away in her sleep on Sunday, October 18, 2015. She would have been 74 on the 28th.
Cinda was born in Bedford. She was the daughter of Doris and Delmar Fuller, former owners of the Rexall Drug Store on Main Street, back in the days of the soda fountain, ham salad sandwiches and comic books.
Levi “L.N.” Lewis, Bedford is second mayor from 1868 – 70, was Cinda's great-great grandfather. Her great grandfather, Frank “F.N.” Lewis, was a prominent businessman who built many of Bedford's downtown buildings. Her grandfather, Lloyd “Pappy” Lewis, and great uncile, Mahlon Lewis, had the original idea of creating the Lake of Three Fires.
Cinda was an avid horsewoman. One of the highlights of her life was the year she was crowned the Lenox Rodeo Queen.
She graduated from Bedford Community High School in 1960. Following graduation, she was united in marriage to Larry Hobbs. To this union Nicki Jo was born. Cinda and Larry divorced and she married Roger Dukes. To this union Lora Dukes was born.
Cinda lived in California most of her adult life. She had a nursing degree and worked in the medical field the rest of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as cousins Bill Lewis and Patty Lewis Rivera.
Cinda is survived by her daughters, Nicki Hobbs (Steve Gifford), and Lora Brownstein (Richard), and a sister, Berdalee Corderman (R.F.).
She loved all of the patients where she worked and thought of them as family.
No memorial service is planned at this time as per her request. For those wishing to make a donation in Cinda's memory, please feel free to donate to an animal charity of your choice. Here are a couple of charities that can eceive donations by mailing or directly via their websites: Dawg Squad (www.dawgsquad.org), 11209 National Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 and Polo Pony Rescue (www.poloponyrescue.com), 32500 Agua Dulce canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA 91390. Both are 501c3 nonprofits.

Fleetwood, Connie Sue - Celebration of Life Services for Connie Fleetwood, age 53, of Gravity, who passed away at her home on Saturday, October 24, 2015, were held Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the UCPC Church in Bedford. Connie requested 'casual dress' for her service! Interment were held at Washington Cemetery in Gravity. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
Connie Sue Fleetwood was born March 21, 1962, in Iowa City, Iowa one of twin daughters born to Walter R. Fleetwood and Charlotte Carol (Woods) Fleetwood. Connie was a life-long resident of Gravity, Iowa who attended Bedford High School, graduating with the Class of 1980. After graduation she attended IWCC in Clarinda, graduating with her Associate of Arts Degree in Social Work. Connie was blessed with the birth of a beautiful daughter, Tonya on November 10, 1981. She worked at Job Service of Iowa in Clarinda for a time, eventually going to work for the Boyt Company in Bedford until the factory closed. She then went to work for Gear For Sports in Bedford, where she was a Shift Manager, a position she really enjoyed for over 9 years. In 1986, she met the 'love of her life', Duane Lyons, together they shared over 29 years together. In 1992, Connie was diagnosed with cancer . . . . a battle she courageously fought for over 23 years.
Connie loved life and her passion for sharing her love-of-life was evident to all of her friends. She and her twin sister, Bonnie, (the "Onnies") were always together. She never met a stranger she didn't make into a friend, and gave of herself wholly to each relationship she made, always putting their needs before her own. Her daughter Tonya was her greatest joy in life. She always encouraged her to achieve her dreams, even if it took her to far away places. Connie enjoyed camping with Duane and other family and friends, she loved being outdoors. Most often times she would tell you (while she gave you a hug) how much she enjoyed life and being a part of the community. Connie's cancer was a 'long-fought battle', she was a FIGHTER and NEVER GAVE UP HOPE she could "KICK CANCER'S BUTT", as she was so often quoted. She always had a positive attitude and loved her support team and all the encouragement they gave her. Connie was a member of the Gravity American Legion Auxiliary for over 16 years and served on the Gravity City Council. Not to be forgotten is Connie's tender spot for her therapy dog, Skeeter, who brought her much joy and comfort.
Left to cherish Connie’s memory is her loving daughter, Tonya Fleetwood of Brooklyn, New York; her life partner, Duane Lyons of Gravity; her father, Lloyd Akers of Gravity; two brothers, Ron Fleetwood and Jeff Fleetwood, both of Gravity; her twin sister, Bonnie Gross of Gravity; two step-sisters, Sheryl DePatten and her family of Des Moines, Iowa; and Lorna Selders of Corning, Iowa; her nephew, Eric Gross and wife Essie and their son, Christian, all of Clarinda, Iowa; along with many other family relatives and many friends far and wide.
Preceding Connie in death is her mother, Charlotte Akers; and her grandparents, Guy and Opal Dugan.
Connie's memory of a well-spent life will never die. Her commitment to family, friends and community will long be remembered.
We cannot keep you forever, but our memories, we can hold close in our hearts.
The legacy of Connie's love goes on and on and on

Goodspeed, Arthur Thomas - Arthur Thomas Goodspeed, 94, Maryville, Missouri, died Monday, September 7, 2015, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, Missouri.
Art was born May 21, 1921, in Bedford, Iowa to Edwin Ogden and Esther Elma (Faris) Goodspeed.
A 1939 graduate of Maryville High School, he received his BS in Agriculture Education from the University of Missouri. He had been an Ag teacher, farmer and was a rural mail carrier for 36 years.
He married Martha M. Mumford October 26, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Art was a member of the Maryville First Christian Church, James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100, and National Rural Letter Carrier Association.
Preceding him in death were his parents, wife Martha Goodspeed (December 17, 1989), step-mother Glen Goodspeed (March 3, 1999), two sons Ronald (June 23, 1983) and Alan (September 18, 2013).
Surviving him are his son Richard (Wanda) Goodspeed, Maryville; two daughters Carole (Jerry) Protzman, San Tan, Arizona and Karen (Dennis) Dakan, Maryville; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law Fran Goodspeed, Fullerton, Nebraska and Delma Goodspeed, Maryville; two sisters Ruth Parman, Spokane, Washington and Helen Otis, Williamsburg, Virginia and sister-in-law Irene Brown, Maryville.
Graveside Memorial Services were held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 26, 2015, at Miriam Cemetery, Maryville.
Military Honors and James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100 provide military graveside services.
Memorials may be made to The ALS Association, Gift Processing Center,
PO Box 605, Albert Lea, MN 56007 or SSM Hospice and Home Care, 2016 South Main, Maryville, MO 64468
www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Guilliatt, Richard Hal "Dick" - Celebration of Life Funeral Services for Dick Guilliatt, age 65 of Bedford who passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at 10:00 AM at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Interment will be at the Memory Cemetery in New Market, Iowa.
Richard “Dick” Hal Guilliatt was born December 2, 1949, in Clarinda, Iowa to Anna Margaret (Wright) and Elsey Richard Guilliatt of rural New Market, Iowa. He attended New Market School and graduated with the Class of 1968. While in high school, Dick worked at the Skelly Gas station in Bedford. Following graduation he went on wheat harvest. In the fall, Dick attended Centerville Junior College in Centerville, Iowa for automotive training. He was asked to continue at the college to be an instructor, but he decided that farming was his passion so chose to return home to both fields as he farmed, along with working at Woldruff-Allison Ford Company in Hopkins, Missouri at this time. As time progressed, farming became his sole occupation. During this time he was blessed with his first daughter Beth Reneã.
June 11, 1978, he was united in marriage to Victoria Faith Killam in Bedford, Iowa. They made their home west of Gravity, Iowa until 1984 when they moved to a house directly west of Bedford. To this union two children were born, Stefanie Linn and Timothy Alan. The farm crisis of the ’80’s required that Dick supplement farm income with work off the farm, so he began his years at Taylor County Motor Company. Many people in the area dealt with Dick to keep their vehicles running. Later he advanced to sales and finally acquired full ownership. During this time he continued farming full time with row crop and livestock. Upon the closing of Taylor County Motor the operations were moved to the farm west of Bedford and became D & T Repair. His son, Tim, joined him in this enterprise. He also did custom hay baling for many years for area farmers. The farming operation expanded to include his son, Tim, which made him very proud. Despite some health issues he worked hard until his death on September 12, 2015.
Dick enjoyed farming and working with livestock. At the shop he enjoyed visiting with those that came in for repairs or just to visit. Many will remember the time that he gave to the Taylor County Fair, especially the tractor pull and demolition derby. He also served as a volunteer on the Bedford Fire Department. Recently he obtained a bulldozer that he enjoyed using to clear trees and push dirt. He led a simple life style where his motto was “A little hard work never hurt anybody.”
Left to cherish Dick’s memory are his wife Victoria; daughter Beth Meek and husband David of Athelstan; daughter Stefanie Nickell and husband Kevin of Gravity; son Timothy Guilliatt of Bedford; three grandchildren Harlee Jo Meek, Kali Ann Nickell, Kambri Ann Nickell; and nephew Jay Krise and his wife Diane of Minnesota.
Preceeding Dick in death were his parents; Anna and Elsey Guilliatt, and sister Carol Ann Krise.
The memory of a well-spent life never dies. We cannot keep you forever, but the memories, we can hold close in our hearts.

Halligan, Robert Clarence - Mass of Christian Burial Services for Bob Halligan, age 91, of Lenox, who died Monday, September 28, 2015, at Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Corning will be held Thursday, October 1, 2015, at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lenox. Interment with military rites accorded by the Parkinson American Legion Post No. 250 will be held in the North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.

Robert Clarence Halligan was born May 24, 1924, in Fulton Township, Webster County, Iowa, one of four children to Clarence Halligan and Clara (Hayek) Halligan. Bob grew up in the Callender, Iowa area attending school, graduating from Moorland High School with the Class of 1942. In January of 1946, Bob served his country in the United States Army USAF until his honorable discharge in May of 1947.

On July 13, 1946, Bob was united in marriage to Betty Newkirk in Denver, Colorado. To this loving union three children were born to bless their lives, Mike, Roxanne and Mary. Bob worked at a variety of jobs and eventually moved to Lenox, Iowa in 1967, to work for Utility Consultants. He later became the Lenox City Administrator. Bob spent his last years of employment as a Pipeline Inspector for the State of Iowa. For over thirteen years Bob faithfully served as a Board Member for the Lenox City Council. In May of 2007, his wife Betty passed away.

In a love story straight out of a romance novel, Bob was reunited with his childhood friend, LaVonne Linn of Ankeny, Iowa after learning of her husband's death. The couple was united in marriage on May 14, 2011, surrounded by both of their families. Bob always called LaVonne 'his bride'. Together they shared their lives living in Lenox where Bob enjoyed listening to polka music, playing cribbage, woodworking, flying. They enjoyed traveling when time allowed and always looked forward to celebrating Christmas with the entire family and a lively game of Bingo! Bob was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Parkinson American Legion #250 of Lenox.

Left to cherish Bob's memory is his loving wife LaVonne Halligan of Lenox; three children, Mike Halligan of Lenox; Roxanne Miller and husband Rodney of Galesburg, Illinois; and Mary John and husband Roger of Lenox, Iowa; eleven grandchildren, Troy, Eric, Renae, Jason, Derek, Nathan, Stephen, Matthew, Sarah, Amy and Abbie; twenty-six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Walt Halligan and wife Darlyne of Oelwein, Iowa; and Phil Halligan of Gowrie, Iowa; and a sister, Joan Johansen of Fort Dodge, Iowa; along with many other family members and a community of friends.

Preceding Bob in death are his parents, Clarence and Clara Halligan; his wife Betty Halligan.

Jobe, Cleva C. Whitehead - Cleva Jobe, age 88, of New Market, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, November 13, 2015 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Russ Clark officiating. Burial will be in the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa.

Cleva C (Whitehead) Jobe was born December 11, 1926 to Gertrude (Cunning) Whitehead and Loury Whitehead in rural New Market, Iowa, referred to as the “Old Bundy Place”. She entered into rest November 13, 2015 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa.

On March 26, 1945, Cleva was united in marriage to Floyd Jobe and to this union two children were born, James and Jacky. Cleva was a graduate of New Market High School then went on to teach in country schools from 1946 to 1961. She then went to work for the Clarinda Company and retired 31 years later in 1992.

Cleva was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ of Siam. She was a member of the Eastern Star Highland Chapter of Siam. Cleva had a love for horses and never passed up a chance to race against her son, Jim, on many occasions. An avid pitch player and when the Jobes got together it was war. Her greatest joy was dancing. If she heard music, she danced, it didn’t matter where. She loved country music and was a die hard Johnny Cash fan. A passion she definitely passed on to her family. A wonderful cook; beef and noodles, fried chicken, gravy and pies were her specialties.

Family was her heart and soul. She loved unconditionally. There was a special bond between mother and daughter. You might say they were joined at the hip. If you saw one the other wasn’t too far behind. They would go shopping for eight hours come home and call each other at the same time. Laughter played a big part in the Jobe household; it was essential.

Cleva was a kind and wonderful person. A hard worker and dedicated to any task that was handed to her. She will forever be loved and missed by many.

Preceding Cleva in death were her parents; husband, Floyd Jobe (04/13/2009); son, Jim Jobe; grandson, Chad Rucker; brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Marie Whitehead, Milo and Helen Whitehead; sister and brother-in-law, Cleta and Weldon Jones; nephew, Wes Ferguson and great niece, Kim Stamps.

Left to love and cherish her memory are her daughter, Jacky Rucker of New Market, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Birdice Jobe of New Market, Iowa; grandchildren, Laurie (Bruce) Fountain, Shaun Rucker and fiancé Jennifer Woodard, Carrie (Gene) Geer, Scott (Alisha) Jobe, Emily (Geoff) Smith; great grandchildren, Tayler (Eric Plumb) Geer and Trenton Geer, Nicholas and Benjamin Fountain, Grant and Presley Jobe, Ivy and Eliza Smith; great great granddaughter, Charlie Mae Plumb; sister-in-law, Evelyne (Jobe) Villines; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ron and Mary Jobe; many nieces, nephews and friends

Ketchum, Velma Irene Combs - Velma Irene Combs, youngest daughter of Charles and Ida Combs, was born April 8, 1913, on a farm north of New Market and died at her home in Williamson, Iowa, on July 22, 1954, at the age of 41 years and three months.

Her childhood was spent in New Market and she attended New Market high school and later moved with her parents to Villisca, then to Hepburn.

On November 20, 1943 she was married to William Bernard Ketcham of Elnora, Ind., and three years later following his discharge from service they moved to Williamson where they made their home. Five children were born to this union, Stanley Bernard, 10; Meredith Irene, 7; Karen Kay, 6; Anita Mary, 5; Martin William, 18 months.

She was preceded in death by her father and two sisters, Lena and Pearl. Surviving besides her husband and children are her mother, Mrs Ida Combs, New Market; four brothers, Dewey of Glenwood, Johnnie of New Market, Harry and Glen of Gravity, and one sister, Mrs Arnold Bashor of New Market.

Rev C.W. Severn conducted funeral services at the Methodist church and Miss Shirley McAlpin was soloist, Mary Anderson, pianist. Casket bearers were Dalphon Bashor, Donald Bashor, Estel Combs, Lyle Combs, Neil Combs and Alvin McAlpin. Vaughn McAlpin, Jean Hartman, Marjorie Carlson and Dorlene Graham cared for the flowers. Interment was in the Guss cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 26, 1954

Knapple, George - Knapple, George 68, retired sales and business owner, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Celebration of Life will be at 11:30a.m, Saturday, October 10, 2015, at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West [Wichita, Ks]. Preceded in death by parents and one brother. Survived by wife, Judy Knapple; daughter, Courtney McFadden (Tim), Lindsey Knapple, son, Jared Knapple (Amanda Reed); sister Rosemary Gilbert; grandchildren; Broden and Devon McFadden, Ivy, Olive, and Violet Knapple and one grandson on the way

Lucas, Pearl Stutesman - Mrs Roy Lucas died at her home in Bedford, Monday, April 2 at the age of 77 years, eight months, 15 days.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at two pm, Wednesday, April 4. Rev Colvin Caughey, pastor of the church officiated. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

Lena Pearl Stutesman, daughter of John A. and Mary Jane Stutesman, was born July 18, 1884 near Parnell, Mo. She was one of a family of ten children.

She was married to Roy Lucas in Blockton, Iowa on August 24, 1901 and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1961.

They were the parents of eight children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs Estel Larison, Vane B. Lucas, Max L. Lucas, Kenneth E. Lucas, Ronald O. Lucas of Bedford; Mrs Herman O'Dell of New Market, Mrs Ralph Price of Gravity, Ivan Lucas of Lenox. There are 25 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and four sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter, a great grandson, four brothers and one sister.

Mrs Lucas was a member of the First Baptist church of Bedford. Her early life was spent near Parnell, Mo, and her latter life in Bedford and community. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and her great joy was in ministering to the needs of her family.

ATTEND LUCAS FUNERAL - Out-of-town relatives attending the funeral services for Mrs Roy Lucas in Bedford Wednesday, included: Dale Larison, Rock Island, Ill; Mr and Mrs James Lucas, Ames; Miss Adena Lucas, Iowa City; Mr and Mrs Dwight Larison, Kansas City; Mr and Mrs Harlan Larison, Lee's Summit, Mo; Mr and Mrs Donovan Lucas, Ames; Mr and Mrs Scott Mason, Guthrie Center; Mr and Mrs George Griffin, Mrs Mary Bell, Ottawa, Kans; Mr and Mrs Mike Shannon, Omaha; Mrs Elizabeth Emmons, Miss Mamie Winemiller, Barnard, Mo; Mr and Mrs Fred Goff, Mr and Mrs Roy Rauch, Mrs Neola Rauch, Maryville; Mrs Edna Stahl, Harold Rickabaugh, Mr and Mrs L.M. Lester, Mr and Mrs Howard Brown, Mr and Mrs Adrian Wilson, Mrs Melvin Dickey, Mrs Clarice Johnson, Sheridan, Mo; Mr and Mrs George Clark, Mrs Susie Stutesman, Blockton; Mr and Mrs Earl Stutesman, Cleafield; Mr and Mrs Gail Dorsey, Griswold; Mr and Mrs Dean Campbell, St Joseph; Mrs Joan Schmitz, Mr and Mrs Donald Stutesman, Parnell; Mr and Mrs George Lucas, Kansas City; Keith O'Dell, Salina, Kans. BEDFORD TIMES-PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, April 12, 1962

Maxwell, Olive Frances Walters - Celebration of Life Graveside Services for Olive Maxwell, age 96, of Bedford, who died Saturday, October 2, 2015 at Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 2L00 PM at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Olive Frances (Walters) Maxwell was born May 16, 1919, north of Diagonal, Lincoln Township, Ringgold County, Iowa the daughter of Homer H. Walters and Alice (Mathis) Walters. She grew up attending rural country schools until the family moved to Bedford where she attended Bedford High School through the 11th grade. On January 12, 1938, she was united in marriage to Maynard LeRoy Maxwell in Kansas City, Kansas. The couple lived their entire lives in Bedford except when Maynard served in World War II. They spent a year in Louisiana and Texas before he went overseas to France in 1944. When Maynard was discharged from the United States Army, the couple returned to Bedford where they lived near the water tower.

Maynard and Olive enjoyed tending to a large produce garden and selling the produce to the community for several years. They enjoyed wintering in Florida where they attended many flea markets. In 1994, Maynard suffered a stroke which slowed the couple down a bit, however, they still enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors. They both attended the Bedford United Methodist Church. Maynard passed away in January of 2000. Olive continued to live in the family home until just recently when she entered Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center where she was lovingly cared for until her death.

Left to cherish Olive’s memory are her nieces and nephews, Marsha Workman of Georgia; Sandy Chaney of Virginia; John Maxwell of Oregon; and Ron Chaney of South Carolina; along with many other relatives and friends.

Preceding Olive in death are her parents, Homer and Alice Walters; her husband Maynard Maxwell; and a sister, Wilma.

Miller, Larry "David" - Services to remember and celebrate the life of Larry David “Dave” Miller will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church of Claremore. His pastor and dear friend, Dr. Ray Crawford will share words of comfort. Family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Rice Funeral Service.

David will be laid to rest in his hometown of Lenox, Iowa. Graveside services will be held in the North Fairview Cemetery at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2015. Family will receive friends 9:00 a.m., Saturday morning at Ritchie Funeral Home. (124 S. Main Street, Lenox, IA 50851)

Larry David Miller was born April 23, 1951 in Creston, Iowa to Donald Dean and Jean M. Miller. He was reared in Afton and Lenox and was a 1969 graduate of Lenox Community High School. Growing up as a “country boy,” Dave and his late brother, Randy, worked for just about all of the area farmers during their adolescence. They built fence, hauled hay and worked in and around livestock. In fact, they earned the reputation that if you had a task to be done, just call the Miller boys.

In addition to all of this work, Dave found the time to take classmate, Cindy Reynolds, to the senior prom. Following high school, Dave pursued an education at Southwestern Community College in Creston and later at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa and received an Associate Degree in Computer Programming. All the while, he stayed in contact with Cindy and this courtship culminated in a November 30, 1974 Lenox wedding ceremony.

With his expertise in computer programming, David quickly found employment first for American Republic Insurance and later for American Airlines. This opportunity would require the young Miller family to relocate to the Tulsa, Oklahoma area – eventually making the community of Claremore their home.

Since 1979, Dave has either been employed by American Airlines or has worked under contract for the company. He has been instrumental in developing payroll software that accurately tracked time and attendance for all employees with American.

In addition to his commitment to work, Dave was committed to his family, his community and his church. Both he and Cindy shared a family focus, never missing daughter Angie’s special events and activities. Dave even enjoyed sharing his April birthday with her prom festivities. The Miller household was always the place to be for Angie and her friends.

Upon moving to Claremore, Dave and Cindy became involved in the Claremore Soccer Association where Dave served as president. He was also involved in coaching and refereeing the sport from time to time.

Certainly not to be overlooked was Dave’s devotion to his God and his church, the First United Methodist Church. Through the years, he and Cindy had taught Sunday school and gone on various mission trips. More recently, he was the first one there and the last one to leave, making sure the doors were unlocked and thermostats set and that everything was back in order before locking up. He was the church concierge if you will, and Pastor Ray’s right hand man, and that was certainly appreciated.

Though he gave so much to so many, he did find time for some of his favorite hobbies including woodworking. Many family and friends are beneficiaries of his great handiwork. Another great love of Dave’s was that of model trains. This began at the age of ten when he won his first set in a drawing. He was continuously working on train sets, buying and building and enjoyed sharing this experience with his grandchildren, Evan and Marissa.

This intelligent and innovative, selfless and giving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend to many and irreplaceable supporter leaves treasured friends and a legacy of family which include: his daughter, Angela Rivera and her husband, Adrian of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren: Evan and Marissa Rivera; sister, Jolene Garey of Broken Bow, Nebraska; brother, Dan Miller and his wife, Sandy of Walcott, Iowa; brother-in-law, David Reynolds and his wife, Denise of Durant, IA; sister-in-law, Jackie Miller of Mingo, IA. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by: his wife, Cynthia Sue “Cindy” (Reynolds) Miller (June 1, 1998); his parents; his brother, Randy Miller; and his father and mother-in-law, George and Ruth (Wurster) Reynolds.

Dave answered the call and boarded that heavenly bound train Monday evening, October 26, 2015 in a Tulsa, Oklahoma hospital after a lengthy battle with health challenges. He was 64.

In lieu of flowers or other condolences the family requests donations be made to the Endowment Fund at First United Methodist Church at 1615 N. Highway 88, Claremore, OK 74017.

Miller, Larry E. Jun 4, 1951 - Aug 23, 2015 A Memorial celebration for Larry E. Miller will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, August 29 at Larry's farm 1 mile north of New Market. Visitation and evening meal will follow.
A memorial fund is being established.
Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel provided arrangements.

Larry Edgar Miller was born June 4, 1951 to Edgar Lawson Miller and Audrey Oxley Miller. He attended Olive Branch country school and then went to South Page, where he graduated high school in 1969. He was a member of 4H and FFA and enjoyed playing baseball and basketball, running track, and of course, riding horses and ponies. After high school he attended college at IWCC in Clarinda before moving to Washington D.C. where he attended college and worked for the FBI pursuing a career in criminal justice.
While lifeguarding part-time at a swimming pool near DC, he met his wife-to-be, Deborah Ann Overmiller. They were married on October 27, 1973 and settled down in southwest Iowa between Siam and Hopkins. Larry and Debi moved to Dallas for a short time until his father passed which led him back to Iowa to help his mom run Miller Oil, the business he eventually bought and ran until 2012 when he retired. Larry and Debi raised two children, Brandy Danielle Miller and Josey Lawson Miller.
Larry started learning to rope in 1973 while working at the Kopete and Honey Creek Ranches east of Bedford. He often told stories from that chapter of his life, as it held many of his fondest memories. He was a member of numerous rodeo organizations including the PRCA, IRCA, URA, IRA, IPRA, and NARC competed in roping events from 1974 to 2004. He was also a member of the New Market Saddle Club and New Market Rodeo Committee. His rodeo habit awarded him many memories and an uncountable number of great friends.
After he hung up his rope and spurs, Larry enjoyed traveling to see friends and family. His trips usually led him to Arkansas or Texas. This made it easy for him to stop in KC to spend an evening or two with Brandy.
Larry cherished being "Poppy" to his three grandchildren; Marshal, Brodie, and Timber. He thoroughly enjoyed watching them practice their rodeo events from the golf cart and listening to how well they did when they returned from their rodeos. He loved to ride and watch well trained horses and never spent much time without a good dog. He spent countless hours outside in his barn laying in the hammock or sitting by the fire watching young horses learning in the arena and listening to music. Outside of roping, many of his favorite occasions involved a bonfire or wood stove and a couple of guitar-picking friends.
After Debi’s death in 2010, he spent the last few years with his long-time friend, Mary Hildebrandt.
Larry passed away on Aug. 23. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawson, and his wife Debi. He is survived by his mother Audrey; brother Steve Miller of Clarinda; sister Kathy and her husband John Porter of Greenfield; daughter Brandy of Olathe, Kansas; and son Josey and his wife Stephanie of New Market; grandchildren Marshal, Brodie, and Timber; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A celebration of his life service was held on his farm Saturday, August 29. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel assisted with arrangements. www.MemoriesOnline.com

Moore, Mary Margaret Allen - Mary Moore, age 83, of New Market, Iowa, entered into peace Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Morgan Cemetery, Kent, Iowa with Pastor Rick Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Morgan Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Mary Margaret Moore was born March 11, 1932 In Phillipsburg, Missouri to Thomas Allen and Annimae (Leatherman) Allen. She graduated from Montezuma High School, Montezuma, Iowa. Mary attended Cosmetology School in Des Moines, Iowa and worked as a beautician.

She was united in marriage to Billy Wayne Moore November 8, 1953 in New Sharon, Iowa. They were blessed with four sons, Daryl, Tom, Lyle and Rob. In 1969 Billy and Mary moved to Kent, Iowa; in 1977, they moved to Missouri and in 1982, they moved to Arthur, Nebraska. Then in 1994, Billy and Mary moved to Custer County where they lived until Billy’s death. Mary moved to New Market to be near her son.

Mary had a full time job raising her four boys and also worked as a beautician, cook and bus driver. She enjoyed many activities including quilting, Bible studies, gardening and baking. Her family was her greatest enjoyment especially being with her grandchildren. Mary’s grandchildren will remember her special cookies and goodies.

Preceding Mary in death were her parents; husband, Billy Moore (11/13/2005); siblings, Harold Allen, Charles Allen and Alice Rice.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Daryl and wife Susan of Clarinda, Iowa, Thomas and wife Lurae of Lenox, Iowa, Lyle and wife LeeAnn of Lewistown, Montana, and Robert of Billings, Montana; eleven grandchildren, Christi (Kris) Breach, Korrie Copenhaver, Karen Moore, Laura Moore, LeRoy (Fallon) Moore, Trisha (Jake) Hill, Justin (Jennie) Moore, Robin (Brian) Wilmarth, Dillon (Bailey) Moore, Wyatt (Kendyl) Moore, Jamie (Tenny) Heagy; step grandchild, Megan; twenty two great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Nicholson, Walter Bayard - Celebration of Life Funeral Services for Walter Nicholson, age 91 of Bedford, formerly of the Hopkins, Missouri area who passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 in Omaha, Nebraska were held Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 10:30 AM at the Hopkins Christian Church. Interment with military rites were held at the Hopkins Cemetery in Hopkins, Missouri. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
Walter Bayard Nicholson was born June 6, 1924, on a farm approximately six miles east of Burlington Junction, Nodaway County, Missouri, the son of Emery Bliss Nicholson and Lela (Wray) Nicholson. Walter grew up on the family farm he was born on. He attended school through the eighth grade at the Guthrie School, located approximately 1.5 miles from his home. He attended and graduated from Maryville High School and Horace Mann School. After high school, Walter attended Northwest Missouri State University briefly.
Walter answered the call to serve his country, entering the United States Army during World War II. He trained at Camp Fannon in Texas and at the Infantry School located at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was trained in infantry communications as an infantry replacement. Walter was involved in combat with the 36th Infantry Division in Italy, France and Germany, where he obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was honorably discharged in March of 1946.
On January 8, 1947, Walter was united in marriage to Leona Mae Koger. To this union, three sons were born, Eric, Norman and Lynn Nicholson. Walter was a faithful and caring husband to Leona through her many years of ill health. Leona passed away on January 16, 2000, at the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center where she had resided for eight years.
During Walter's working career he farmed the family farm located southwest of Hopkins, Missouri where he had both row crop and livestock. Walter also was a carpenter by trade, building and remodeling houses and many other structures throughout his career. He and his friend, Homer Ulmer, were partners in the carpentry business along with Galen Ulmer.
On June 6, 2000, he was united in marriage to Doris Marie Northover, who had lost her husband. For each of them, it was a joyful end to years of loneliness and sadness. Each felt very blessed and continued to thank God for giving them each other at a later age in life.
Walter became a member of the Hopkins Christian Church on May 14, 1961 where he continued to attend faithfully and serve the Lord as long as his health allowed.
Left to cherish the memories of a wonderful father, grandfather and friend are his three sons, Eric Nicholson of Eugene, Oregon; Norman Nicholson and wife Lois of Harbine, Nebraska; and Lynn Nicholson and wife Licha of Marietta, Georgia; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Jay Shipley of Grant City, Missouri; along with many other relatives and friends.
Preceding Walter in death are his parents, Emery and Lela Nicholson; his first wife Leona Nicholson; his second wife, Doris Nicholson in June of 2011; two sisters, Eva Walker and Ilene Shipley.

Reed, Dorothy Mae Daub Borwig - Celebration of Life Funeral Services for Dorothy Reed, age 87 of Gravity, who passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2014, at Bedford Nursing & Rehab will be held Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Interment will be held at the Washington Cemetery in Gravity.

Dorothy Mae Reed, age 87, of Gravity, Iowa entered into peace Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Bedford, Iowa. Burial will be in Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Iowa.

Dorothy was on born on February 20, 1928 to Jess and Florence May (Jones) Daub of Ellston, Iowa. In 1963 she was united in marriage with Roland Reed of Bedford. They made their home in Taylor County. Dorothy was a homemaker and also enjoyed selling Avon and later in her life she was an in home care giver. She enjoyed all crafts. Quilting and gardening were some of her great loves. She especially loved the time spent with all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dorothy spent the last ten years at the Bedford Specialty Care Facility, where she grew to love her family there and enjoyed visiting with friends.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents: husband Roland Reed, and son, Lawrence Borwig.

Left to cherish her memory are her six children: Hermanetta (Dean) Kvale, Deep River, IA; Doug (Cindy) Borwig, Gravity, IA; Marcella (Rick) Lee, Gravity, IA; Roland (Sheryl) Reed Jr., Austin, TX; James (Cindy) Reed, Elbert, CO; Donna (Bill) Mintzer, Gravity, IA; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren

Smith, Edward -Edward Smith was born January 5, 1852 in Platt county, Missouri, and died at his home in Bedford Thursday, April 18 at the age of 94 years, 3 months and 13 days. He came to Taylor county, Iowa, when three years of age.

On February 22, 1874 he was married to Miss Mary Elizabeth McKee. They made their home at Siam for many years, where Mr Smith was in the mercantile business. To them were born nine chldren: Thomas, Simeon and Loretta, who preceded their father in death; Rufus R. Smith of Burbank, Calif, Marion Williams of Hopkins, Lettie Huntsman of Fresno, Calif, Mary M. Arthur of Hopkins, Jennie Duncan of North Hollywood, Calif, William S. Smith of Bedford.

Surviving with the wife and six children are 18 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 2 great, great, grandchildren.

All of the children were present to help care for their father during his illness and attend the last rites, with the exception of one son, Rufus Smith of Burbank, California.

Masonic services were held at the grave in the Siam cemetery Saturday afternoon, where burial was made. BEDFORD TIMES-PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Apr 25, 1946

Thompson, Lizzie Combs - Mrs Charles [Lizzie] Thompson, 75, of New Market died at Municipal hospital in Clarinda about eight o'clock Monday night, April 27 following a short illness. She became ill about four o'clock in the afternoon and was taken to the hospital by ambulance, where she passed away a few hours later.

Mrs Thompson was a resident of Dallas township for many years, later living north of Bedford several years, and then moving to a farm near Earlham, Iowa, where she resided 13 years. They moved to their present home in New Market about a year ago.

She is survived by her husband of the home; three sons, Kenneth Thompson of Earlham, Darrell Thompson of Gravity, Carroll Thompson of Polston, Montana. There are also 10 grandchildren, one great granddaughter, three daughters-in-law; one brother, Ned Combs of New Market; two sisters, Mrs Nellie Combs and Mrs Ocie Berger, both of New Market.

Funeral services are pending, waiting to hear from the son Darrell Thompson, who is in Alaska. BEDFORD TIMES-PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Apr 30, 1959

Viestenz, Burton Leroy - Burton Leroy Viestenz, 83, passed away on September 27, 2015. He was a longtime resident of St. Joseph, Missouri. He was born on January 15, 1932, in Atlantic, Iowa to Albert and Eva (Ireland) Viestenz. They preceded him in death, as did a brother, Duane A. Viestenz.
Burton attended school in Griswold, Iowa and graduated from Lewis High School in Lewis, Iowa. He then moved to Missouri and worked for Cudahy Packing Company in Bedford, Iowa.
On May 22, 1955, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Ann Jackson. They moved to St. Joseph where they raised their family. He worked for over 36 years as a meat cutter for various firms in the grocery business, retiring in 1996. He had a strong work ethic and after retirement continued working part-time for Rolling Hills Auto Plaza.
He was a long time member and deacon of Wyatt Park Christian Church and a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of the Meat Cutters Union Local #576.He was also known for his love of baseball and bei
s survived by his wife Marjorie of the home, four sons, Steven (Patricia) of Kansas City, Missouri, David (Deborah) of Irving, Texas, Kevin (Tami) of Overland Park, Kansas, and Paul (Kate) of St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Andrea, Jason, Matthew, Bailey, Luke, Benjamin, Lauren, Jack, and Nick; great-grandchildren, Jillian and Joey. He is also survived by one sister, Laura Lee (Donald) Weckerlin, St. Joseph, one sister-in-law, Janice Viestenz, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 a.m. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggest memorial gifts to Wyatt Park Christian Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com

Wilson, Warren D. - Rev. Warren D. Wilson, 75, of Lebo, Kansas passed away on Saturday September 26, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Warren was born June 26, 1940 in Creston, IA as the youngest child of George Savannah and Edith Bramow Wilson.
His greatest childhood memories were family trips to California and working in the family owned John Deere Implement and DeSoto Auto business in Bedford, Iowa. Especially fond were the family gospel singing times in the home where his mother played the piano, his dad sang bass, his brother tenor, and his sister alto. As a child Warren sang the soprano part but finally grew up to sing bass.
Warren earned a Bachelors degree from the University of Sioux Falls, served in the Red Bull Division of the Iowa National Guard and began preaching in small churches. He taught 6th grade for four years in Kansas City while completing his studies in "Town and Country Ministries" at Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City. He was ordained to the work of the gospel ministry in May 1973 at the First Baptist Church of Bedford, Iowa by the American Baptist Churches of the USA.
Warren married Ida May Halliburton Poer on December 23, 1970 in Overland Park. Together they served American Baptist Churches in the Iowa towns of Lamont, Aurora, and Denison and in the Kansas towns of Norton, Pratt, Lebo and Waverly.
Warren for 14 years was Chaplain for the Lebo American Legion Post #323. He held membership in Fishermen's Club, the Minister's Council and was Pastor Emeritus at the First Baptist Church of Waverly, KS where he served as a deacon.
He was known for handing out Tootsie Rolls to children after church services if they would shake his hand. Tootsie Roll Industries of Chicago honored Warren in 1996 by naming him an "Ambassador of Goodwill".
Warren was always interested in the work of the gospel, church hymns, cars, movies, television, travel, biographies, and history. After retiring he enjoyed relaxing around the home with occasional travels. Grandkids enjoyed hearing stories told by Grandpa about his childhood, sitting with him to read a book or watch Tom and Jerry cartoons, and Grandpa's sneaking them treats from his store-bought goodie stash.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Ida; Brother Roland Wilson of Creston, IA; Sister Myrna Wilson of Bedford, IA; Son Steve Wilson and wife Kandy of Owatonna, MN; Daughter Lisa Wilson-Raw, husband Ron of Lawson, MO and children Josh and Ashley and her family. Son David Wilson and children Logan and Meredith of Lawrence, KS; Son Dr. Daniel Wilson and Jenny, and their children Alec, James, and Axel of Linkoping, Sweden; and Daughter Celina Gillespie, husband David and children Madison, Jaxson, and Olivia of Newton, KS
Warren was a devoted husband, loving father, caring grandfather and friend to many. He was a man of integrity, a provider, and touched many souls. He will be greatly and dearly missed.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 1 in the First Baptist Church of Waverly, KS followed by a lunch at the Waverly Community Center. Burial was at 2 p.m. at Lincoln Cemetery, Lebo, KS. Memorial gifts can be sent to VanArsdale Funeral Home. Gifts will go to Murrow Indian Children's Home in Muskogee, Oklahoma and to Doctors Without Boarders. Condolences may be expressed at vanarsdalefs.com

Wyckoff, Eva Lavonne Churchill - Eva Lavonne (Churchill) Wyckoff was born April 22, 1924 in Gravity, IA to Ora & Rachel (Levi) Churchill. She grew up in the rural Gravity area where she attended country school. She was united in marriage to Rex R. Wyckoff on August 6, 1945 in Troy, KS. They made their home in Bedford, IA. To that marriage four children were born: twin sons Gary and Lary, and daughters Brenda and Lana.
In the early years of their marriage Eva and Rex enjoyed roller skating and were very good at dancing on their skates! In later years Eva and Rex logged many miles riding their Honda Goldwing motorcycle and were members of the 102 Valley Road Riders motorcycle club.
Eva worked a variety of jobs, some of which included the telephone company, the Tip Top factory, The Skylark Café, Ahrens Drug and O’Brien Brothers factory. She was a member of the United Christian Presbyterian Church and enjoyed going to the variety of women’s activities at the church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Rex; son-in-law Bill Deering; her sisters Edna, Dorothy, Margaret and Mildred; and brothers Harold, Francis, Duane and Jack.
She is survived by sons Gary (Nancy) and Lary (Karen) of Bedford; daughters Brenda Morehouse (Steve) of Essex, IA and Lana Deering, Adel, IA; grandchildren Kelly Morehouse, Essex, IA, T.J. Morehouse & Danielle Fengel, Dexter, IA, Brandon Morehouse, Omaha, NE, Daniel (Tanya) Wyckoff, Tammy (Doug) Thompson, Bedford, IA, Shannon (Shane) Bennett, Gravity, IA; 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Eva Wyckoff, 91 of Bedford, will be held 10:30 Thursday, Sept 3, at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Bedford with interment at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Visitation with the family will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Memorials are suggested to United Christian Presbyterian Church of Bedford