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[ALLISON, LULA MURPHY] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 5, 1964, p. 8 Rites Held For Lula M. Allison Funeral services for Mrs. Milo Fred (Lula) Allison, 85, were held Nov. 1 at the Bedford Baptist Church with Rev. Leonard D. Wilson officiating. Mrs. Allison died October 29, 1964, in a Hamburg, Ia., hospital. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Included in the services was the following obituary. Lula Murphy Allison was born February 1, 1879 at Hazel Green, Kentucky, the daughter of Miles J. and Mary Gilmore Murphy. When she was 12 years of age the family moved to Moody, Texas, where they resided for one year and them moved to Taylor County, Iowa. In 1897 she married Milo Fred Allison. In 1902 they moved to their home on a farm in northern Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters, and four brothers. She graduated from the country school and later attended Normal School in Bedford. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star at Hopkins, Mo., and a charter member of the Maple Grove Organization. At an early age she was baptized and became a member of the Christian Church and later transferred membership to the New Hope Baptist Church east of Hopkins. She was at the time of death a member of the First Baptist Church of Bedford. She is survived by her daughter: Mrs. Ray Bartles; son-in-law Ray Bartles; one grandson, Allan, and wife Irene; great grandchildren, Sarah Lou and Robert Lee; sisters, Mrs. Arval (Maggie) Cobb, Greenwich, Conn., and Mrs. Ann Shearer, Creston; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Roy Murphy, Sebastopol, Calif.; her step-mother, Mrs. Fred Hayworth, Creston; and a host of friends. Attending the services from out-of-town were: Mr. and Mrs. Orian Shearer, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Hayes and daughter Shawn, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hayworth, Creston; Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Hadley, Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Auten, Mr. and Mrs. Buford Auten, Mrs. Edna Bronson, St. Joseph; Mr. and Mrs. Wray Mahan, Mr. and Mrs. True Bally, Maryville; Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Dowell, Diagonal; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Allison, Trimble, Mo.; Mrs. Laura Mankle, New Market; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rucker, Stanberry, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Caryl Young, Sheridan; Mrs. Geneva Proctor and Mrs. Albert Allison, Grant City, Mo.; Mrs. Norma Fluke, Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Clary, Blockton; Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Hopple and Mrs. Doris Allen, Hopkins. Bedford Free Press, Thursday, March 24, 1910, p. 3 Mrs. Hulda Allen [Allyn], widow of Austin Allen [Allyn], died at her home near Sheridan, Mo., Tuesday evening. They were pioneers of Taylor County and for years lived on a farm in Washington township. She was the mother of Mrs. J.[ohn] B. [rahm] Dowell of Bedford and also of Mrs. E. E. Moser of Omaha. Particulars are not obtainable at this time. [ALLYN, HULDAH VORIS] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 25, 1940, p. 5 Rebecca Anderson Succumbs April 24 Miss Rebecca Anderson, 87, died at the home of her nephew, L. [ewis] B. Harkless west of Bedford Wednesday, April 24 after a long illness. The funeral services will be held at the Wetmore funeral Home at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. Douglass Steffenson. Burial will be in the Fairview cemetery. [ANDERSON, REBECCA] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 2, 1940, p. 7 Obituary – Rebecca Anderson Rebecca Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mayland [Mahlon] Anderson, was born near Fairview in Fulton County, Ill., on Sept. 20, 1852, and died at the Harkless home northwest of Bedford shortly after noon on Wednesday, April 24, 1940 at the age of 87 years, 7 months and 4 days. Miss Anderson had made her home with the Harkless family for the past thirty-five years, where she was affectionately referred to as “Aunt Becky” by the entire neighborhood. She is the last of a family of seven children to be taken. Her two brothers, Mayland [Mahlon] and Lewis, both veterans of the Civil War, and her four sisters, Louisa Cook, Mary Smith, Sally Smith and Kitty Harkless, all preceded her in death. She is survived by many nieces and nephews in Missouri, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. Douglass Steffenson. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. [ANDERSON, REBECCA] Clarinda Herald-Journal, Monday, April 29, 1940, p. 9 NEW MARKET Aunt Passes Away Miss Rebecca Anderson, aunt of Mrs. C L Keith of New Market, passed away at the home of her nephew, L [ewis] B Harkless near Bedford Wednesday, April 24, at the of 87, after a long illness. Services were held at the Whitmore [Wetmore] Funeral Home in Bedford at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon by the Rev. A. Douglas Steffenson and burial was made in Fairview cemetery. Those attending the services from New Market were Dr and Mrs C L Keith and daughter, Leta, Mr and Mrs Clarence Woods, Mr and Mrs Orville Woods, Mr. and Mrs Merritt Foster and Mr and Mrs Ivan Geer. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 4, 2004 JACK BOWMAN Funeral services for Jack Bowman, age 73 of Bedford, who died Sunday, July 25, 2004 at Heartland East Hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri, were held Thursday, July 29, 2004 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 Jack's name for a scholarship to be established. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Jackie Lee Bowman was born January 15, 1931 in Wichita, Kansas the son of Albert Ensign Bowman and Helen Viola Springmeyer Bowman. He grew up attending school in Wichita, Kansas. He then obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Friends University in Kansas. In 1949 he was united in marriage to Louise Blackburn in Wichita, Kansas. Jack and Louise had three sons, Jack Lee, Jerry Lance, and Mark Allen. Jack enjoyed his family and took great pride in their accomplishments. He was their scoutmaster and coach and Jack and Louise enjoyed following the boys games through high school. During this time Jack worked in restaurant management and the restaurant became a gathering spot for family and team members. On January 16, 1977, Jack was united in marriage to Mary Lou Rogers in Bedford, Iowa. Jack was a member of the United Christian Presbyterian Church and the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164. Jack liked to volunteer his time and talents and most recently worked on the Bond Issue for the Bedford Community Middle School addition and the Center for Performing Arts fundraising campaign at the high school. Jack enjoyed watching all kinds of sports and was always interested in Dawg activities. Jack enjoyed hunting pheasant and quail when his health permitted. Traveling and planning the next adventure gave great Jack pleasure and even after he was on dialysis he and Mary Lou enjoyed many trips together. Jack always looked at his dialysis as just another part-time job with which he had to cope. He took his lengthy illness in stride and was determined to participate in life and enjoy his family. He was a fantastic cook and loved to prepare and eat good food. He had worked in the restaurant business for a number of years, which led him to hospital food service management. In 1984, Jack was honored by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association as the outstanding hospital foodservice director in the country. Prior to his retirement in 1996 he had served as Senior Vice-President at Creighton St. Joseph's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Left to cherish Jack's memory are his loving wife Mary Lou Bowman of Bedford, his two sons, Jack Bowman and wife Linda of Carbondale, Colorado; and Mark Bowman of Kansas City, Missouri; their mother, Louise Bowman of Kansas City, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jack Bowman and Paula Bowman, both of Carbondale, Colorado; and Elizabeth Bowman of Dexter, Michigan; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Delbert Rogers and wife Helen of Bedford; sister-in-law, Jeanne Crawford and husband Dennis of New Market; and their children Nathan Crawford and wife Alicia of Des Moines; and Keri Crawford of Omaha. Preceding Jack in death are his parents and one son Jerry in 1980. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 11, 1982 Rites Held Here March 7 For Franklin Burch, 81 Funeral services for Eugene Franklin Burch, 81, of Bedford, held March 7 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were officiated by Rev. James Dale. Mr. Burch died March 4, 1982 in Ringgold County Hospital, Mt. Ayr. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Eugene Franklin Burch, son of Clarendon and Lou Folk Burch, eldest of six children, was born January 6, 1901, in Taylor County. Franklin lived all of his life in Taylor County where he attended the country schools and Conway High School. He was a member of Conway Methodist Church and later transferred to Bedford Methodist Church. In 1921 he was united in marriage to Reva Ryan; they lived and farmed in Taylor County. To this union, one son was born, Roland Eugene. Reva died in 1962. Later Franklin was married to Mable Keith. They lived on the family farm until failing health caused him to move to Bedford. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Reva; son Roland; infant brother, Dale; sister, Hazel, and two great grandchildren. He is survived by wife Mabel; sisters: Mrs. Ralph (Edith) Sayler, Victorville, Calif., Mrs. Vern (Pearl) Cloyd, Hesperia, Calif., Mrs. Eldon (Opal) Pool, Bedford, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Edna Burch, Shenandoah, Iowa; four grand-children; four great grandchildren; three stepsons; eight step grandchildren; eight step great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 11, 1964, [p. 1] Miss Chambers Rites Tues. Funeral services for De Etta Chambers, 80, were held Tuesday (June 9) at 708 State Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. J. Milton Kinney officiating. Miss Chambers died June 7 at Clarinda Municipal hospital. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. [CHAMBERS, DE ETTA] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 18, 1964, p. 6 Final Rites For Miss Chambers Funeral services for De Etta Chambers, long time Taylor County resident, held June 9 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home were conducted by Rev. J. Milton Kinney. Miss Chambers died June 7, 1964, at Clarinda Municipal Hospital after a lengthy illness. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. The following obituary was included in the services. De Etta Chambers was born June 27, 1883, to James and Jane Mitchel[l] Chambers, near Auburn, Iowa. She moved with her parents to Taylor County in 1895 to a farm near Gravity, Iowa, and later moved to Bedford. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and a sister. She was a member of the Rebekah and Eastern Star lodges. Her entire life was spent in the home, helping her family, caring for an aged father, an invalid mother, and helping three brothers and a sister. She was never too busy to lend a helping hand wherever needed. She will be deeply missed by her relatives and friends. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 13, 1962, p. 4 Ethel Chambers Final Rites Held Here Services for Ethel M. Chambers were held at the State Street Shum-Novinger funeral home Tues., Sept. 4, with Rev. Colvin Caughey officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery, Bedford. Ethel M. Chambers was born to James and Jane Mitchel[l] Chambers, Mar. 29, 1887, near Auburn, Iowa. She passed away at Municipal Hospital, Clarinda after serious surgery. Miss Chambers moved with her parents in 1902 to a farm near Gravity and later to Bedford. She was preceded in death by her mother in 1925, her father in 1934, a brother, Roy W., in 1948 and a brother, John M., in 1951. She leaves to mourn her loss a brother, H. [arvey] J. [ames] and sister, De Etta, a number of cousins and a host of friends. Miss Chambers was a member of the Eastern Star and the Rebekah Lodge. Her entire life was spent in the home, helping her family care for the farm work and caring for an aged father and an invalid mother and brother. She was never too busy to lend a helping hand wherever needed. Her family and friends will miss her deeply. Out of town relatives and friends attending the services for Ethel M. Chambers were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Drilling, Lake View, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Keho, Lake City, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buchhiet, Carroll, Ia.; Mr. A. B. Chambers, Des Moines, Ia.; Mrs. Mary Osburn and Mrs. Ruth Garnetz, Auburn, Ia. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 29, 1963, [p. 1] Harvey J. Chambers Dies Wednesday Harvey J. Chambers, long-time Bedford resident, died Wed. morning. Services will be Sat. at 2 p. m. at 708 State St. Shum-Novinger Funeral Home. [CHAMBERS, HARVEY JAMES] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 5, 1963, p. 8 H. J. Chambers Rites Aug. 31 Funeral services for Harvey James Chambers, long-time Taylor County resident, held August 31 at State Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Rev. Colvin Caughey. Burial was at Fairview cemetery where Taylor Lodge No. 156 held Masonic honors. Included in the services was the following obituary: Harvey James Chambers, son of James Chambers and Jane Mitchell Chambers, was born March 24, 1881 near Lake City, Ia. In 1895 they moved to Taylor County where they farmed north of Bedford until moving to Bedford in later years. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Roy and John, and a sister, Ethel. He is survived by his sister De Etta Chambers of Bedford. Mr. Chambers was a crop reporter for nearly 50 years and Bedford’s official weather reporter for over 25 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge since 1917 and the last survivor of the charter members of the Rebekah Lodge at Gravity. Mr. Chambers passed from this life on August 28, 1963 at the age of 82 years. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 22, 1934, [p. 1] James S. Chambers Dies Saturday James S. Chambers, 86, died at his home north of Bedford Saturday, Feb. 17. The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. He was born near Perth, Ontario, Canada, June 23, 1847. He came to Cedar County, Iowa, in 1856 with his parents. In 1870 he moved to a farm in Calhoun County, where he resided until 1895, when he moved to Taylor County. He was married to Jane Mitchell July 4, 1876, and to them were born three sons and two daughters, all of whom still remain in the home. Mrs. Chambers died Feb. 21, 1925. Chambers was the oldest of a family of twelve children. Those surviving are one brother and three sisters, William Chambers of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. M. J. Ripley of Santa Ana Calif., Mrs. Sarah Snyder of Cashion, Okla., and Mrs. E. L. Hoague of Lake City, Iowa. There are also numerous nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Masonic lodge at Auburn, Iowa, and of the I. O. O. F. at Bedford. Bedford Times-Republican, Monday, February 23, 1925, [p. 1] Mrs. Chambers Died At Home Saturday Evening Mrs. Jane Chambers died at her home near Bedford Saturday evening, Feb. 21, at 5:45 p. m., after an illness of several weeks. She was seventy-six years of age. She is survived by three sons and two daughters. Funeral services will be held at the home on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 2:00 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Luce. [CHAMBERS, JANE MITCHELL] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, February 26, 1925, p. 8 Obituary of Mrs. Jane M. Chambers Mrs. Jane Mitchell Chambers was born Aug. 23, 1848, at Waterford, Wis. Attending the local schools she later graduated from the Seminary and taught school for several terms previous to her marriage to James Chambers of Calhoun county, Iowa, which event was celebrated July 4th, 1876. During her lifetime Mrs. Chambers helped to organize several Sabbath schools and was a charter member and trustee of the Auburn Presbyterian church of Auburn, Iowa. Through neighborliness, good will and fidelity to the cause of her Lord and Master hers was a life that enriched every community in which she lived, and although in poor health for some time previous to her death her interest in the needy and unfortunate never waned. Mrs. Chambers forsook this earthly tabernacle Saturday, Feb. 21st, about 5:00 o’clock p. m., leaving to mourn her passing her husband, three sons, John, Royal and Harvey, and two daughters, DeEtta and Ethel, also a sister, Mrs. Susan Triggs of Beaver, S. D., and three brothers, Gordon, Maxwell and Royal of Manly, Iowa. Funeral services were conducted at the home by the Rev. Paul G. Luce, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Bedford, Iowa, of which Mrs. Chambers was a member, and her unchanging faith in the Lord of Glory was most beautifully expressed in the hymns sung by Mr. Guy Thompson and Mrs. Kysar, accompanied by Miss Helen Thompson. Interment was given in the Fairview cemetery at Bedford. “Blessed are the dear which die in the Lord.” [Note: The same obituary was published in the Bedford Free Press, February 26, 1925, p. 1.] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 15, 1951, [p. 1] Services Held For John M. Chambers John M. Chambers, 73, died at his home in Bedford last Friday. He had been in failing health for five years. Funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home March 11, conducted by Rev. Robert M. Peters. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery here. Mr. Chambers was the oldest son of James and Jane Mitchell Chambers, born near Auburn, Iowa, April 30, 1877. He moved with his parents to Taylor County in 1895, where he spent the rest of his life farming. A few weeks ago he moved with his brothers and sisters from the farm north of town to Bedford. He is survived by two brothers, Roy and Harvey, and two sisters, De Etta and Ethel, all of whom live in Bedford. [CHAMBERS, ROYAL WILLIAM “ROY”] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 13, 1958, p. 4 Roy Wm. Chambers Died Here Monday Roy Wm. Chambers, 79, died at his home in Bedford Monday, November 10, after having been in failing health for several years. He had still been up and around and his death came unexpectedly following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at the Shum Funeral Home at two o’clock, Thursday afternoon, November 13, conducted by Rev. Clement Loehr of Clarinda. Burial in Fairview cemetery. He is survived by two sisters and a brother, all of the home in Bedford. They are Miss Ethel Chambers, Miss DeEtta Chambers and Harvey Chambers. Royal William Chambers was born January 12, 1879 near Auburn, Iowa and moved with his parents to a farm a mile and half northeast of Gravity in 1902. They moved to a farm adjoining Bedford on the north in 1917 and to Bedford in 1951. He was associated with his father and brothers in farming and in the livestock business for many years and until his retirement. Mr. Chambers was the official weather reporter for Bedford the past 35 years. He was a member of Taylor Lodge, No. 156, A. F. & A. M. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, August 15, 1929, p. 5 Lloyd Churchill Lloyd Churchill passed away at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Churchill, late Tuesday afternoon. The funeral services were held this afternoon at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. C. f. McMican, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery. Obituary will appear next week. [CHURCHILL, LLOYD HENRY] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, August 22, 1929, p. 3 Lloyd Henry Churchill Lloyd Henry Churchill was born at Gravity, Taylor County, Iowa, on May 31, 1895, and passed away on August 13, 1929, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. [illiam] H. [enry] Churchill, two miles north of Bedford, Iowa, at the age of 34 years, 2 months and 13 days. He attended the public schools at Bedford, Iowa, graduating from the Bedford High School in 1916, and then attending the Iowa State College at Ames, Iowa, for two years. He then joined the United State Army and served as Sergeant for about a year with Co. D, 212th Engineers, United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge in February 1919. He then returned to his home in Bedford, Iowa, where he stayed for a few months with his parents, returning to his studies at Iowa State College in the fall of 1919 and graduating from Iowa State College in 1921. He entered upon the duties of County Agent immediately and was sent to Winterset, Iowa, where for five years he made an enviable reputation among the County Agents of Iowa. In February 1927 he was promoted to the position of County Agent at Knoxville, Iowa, where he served in that capacity for one year. In April, 1928, he was compelled to give up his work and take to his bed. He spent most of the past year in hospitals at Iowa City and Rochester. He was married May 24, 1924, to Anna Dowell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Dowell of Bedford, Iowa, and on January 1, 1929, a son was born to this union. He was a Charter member of Bedford Post No. 164, of the American Legion and was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, the Knights of Pythias Lodge and the Christian Church of Bedford, Iowa. He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, Anna Churchill, and his seven months old son, Lloyd Henry Churchill, Jr., his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Churchill of Bedford, his brothers, Wayne Churchill of Bedford, Iowa, Roy C. Churchill of Ottawa, Kansas, Gail W. Churchill of Des Moines, Iowa, and many other relatives and friends. He was well known in agricultural circles throughout the state and his opinion was sought by many elder men on agricultural questions. He took great interest in his work, always attending the Iowa State Fair at Des Moines with his County Exhibit in Calf Club work. He was an indefatigable worker, had a high sense of honor and integrity and was a staunch friend, generous and charitable and was well believed by all who knew him. Several automobile loads of old friends and acquaintances from Winterset, Ia., drove to Bedford to attend the funeral services, which were held at the Christian church at 3:00 o’clock last Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. F. McMican. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery. [CHURCHILL, WILLIAM HENRY “BILL”] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 16, 1948, [p. 1] Injuries Are Fatal To W. H. Churchill W. H. “Bill” Churchill died Tuesday forenoon, September 14 at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda, where he had been a patient several weeks following injuries received when he was kicked by a horse. He was 78 years of age. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. George W. Swan. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery. [CHURCHILL, WILLIAM HENRY “BILL”] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 23, 1948, p. 6 Obituary – William Churchill William Henry Churchill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Churchill, Sr., was born in Wahoo, Nebr., November 17, 1859 and died in the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda, Ia., September 14, 1948, aged 78 years, 9 months and 23 days. On August 15, 1894, he was married to Miss Artie Pearl Adams. To them five children were born, Lloyd Henry, Wayne Willis, Roy Douglas, Gale Winston and a daughter who died in infancy. Mr. Churchill was widely known in Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri where he bough and sold horses for over fifty years. He lived in Bedford many years and in Gravity the past several years. Those left to mourn are his wife at home; Wayne of St. Joseph, Roy of Ottawa, Kansas, Gale of Scarsdale, N. N. He was preceded in death by one son, Lloyd in 1929 and an infant daughter. Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home, Thursday afternoon, Sept. 16, Rev. G. W. Swan officiating, assisted by Cecil Wright. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 1, 1965, p. 6 A graveside service for Charles Eugene Crum, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Crum IV of Bedford, were held June 25 at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford with Rev. John D. Kerr officiating. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 11, 1967, [p. 1] Mrs. Elmer Brand Rites Tuesday Funeral services for Mrs. Elmer (Lulu Mae) Brand, 82, of Bedford were held May 9 at Madison Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home conducted by Mr. Carl Cummings. Mrs. Brand died May 6 at Rosary Hospital in Corning. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. [BRAND, LULU MAE GREER] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 18, 1967, p. 6 Mrs. Elmer Brand Rites May 9 Funeral services for Mrs. Elmer (Lulu Mae) Brand, 82, of Bedford held May 9 at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home were conducted by Mr. Carl Cummings. Mrs. Brand died May 6 at Rosary Hospital in Corning. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Lulu Mae Greer, daughter of Thomas and Lucinda Mohler Greer, was born at Red Oak, Iowa, July 11, 1884. When she was two years of age she moved with her family to a farm east of Bedford where she attended the public school in Clayton Township, the East Mission Church and was active in the various community activities. On July 31, 1905 she was united in marriage to Elmer Austin Brand and to them was born one son, Homer Beryl. They lived on farms near Guss, Conway, Clearfield and Blockton and lived in Bedford a few years. In 1940 they moved to the farm which has been their home for the past 27 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, three brothers, one of whom died in infancy. Left to cherish memories are her husband, Elmer; the son, Homer and his wife Rosa; a granddaughter Lulu Mae Townsend and her husband Eldon and two great grandsons, Edwin and Evan; and one brother Alfred; and several nieces and nephews and cousins. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and she never tired of doing things for others. She loved people and enjoyed company in her home where she planned for both their comfort and enjoyment. As long as health permitted she gave of her time to the growing of flowers and garden, both of which she dearly enjoyed. She will be missed by family and her many friends and acquaintances and memory of her will long be remembered. [ENGLE, ANNA LOIS DOWELL CHURCHILL] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 31, 1985 Anna D. Engle services here Memorial services for Anna D. Engle, 89, were held at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home January 26, officiated by Rev. Carl Cummings and members of her family. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Engle died January 22, 1985 in Tulsa, Okla. Anna Lois Dowell was the fourth child of John Brahm Dowell and Annette Allyn Dowell, born June 11, 1895 in Taylor County Iowa. Her brothers were: Jesse, Austin and Ross and her sister was Ethel Ruth Dowell Lucas, wife of Attorney James A. Lucas of Bedford, Iowa. All are deceased. As a young woman she taught school in rural schools of Taylor County and attended Iowa State University. After Graduation with a BS degree in Home Economics and a Supervisory Certificate in Education, she taught school in Winterset, Iowa. In 1925 she was united in marriage to Lloyd Henry Churchill. Mr. Churchill died in 1929. To this union was born one son, Lloyd Henry Churchill Jr. who survives. Following the death of her husband she became County Superintendent of School of Taylor County Iowa, a position she occupied for fifteen years. In 1936, she married Byron Engle. At the end of the Second World War the family moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas, to grow peaches. She has lived there since that time. For thirteen years she taught General Science in a Fort Smith Junior High School; fourth grade in a Roman Catholic School and seventh grade for six years in a rural community school. Mr. Engle died in 1960. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi Social Sorority at Iowa State University. A member of the PEO; the Retired Teachers of Arkansas; the Baptist Church in Bedford and Fort Smith, Ark. She had successfully undergone abdominal surgery in December 1984 and after a recovery time had moved to a retirement home in Tulsa, Oklahoma to be near her son and his family. She is survived by her son and his wife of Tulsa, Okla.; two grandsons, three great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Her family and loved ones will have many fond memories of her good life so well lived and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 26, 1959, p. 7 Last Rites Sunday For Byron Engle Byron Engle of 1500 Belle Avenue, Fort Smith, Arkansas, died March 19, 1959, at the Crestview Convalescent Home in Fort Smith after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home in Bedford, Sunday, March 22, at 1:30 p. m. Rev. Anthony Blankers of the Methodist church, in charge. Burial was in the family lot at Luteston cemetery, near Sheridan, Missouri, his hometown during the early years of his life. Stanley Swanson of Hopkins, Mo., had charge of burial services. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, Anna D. [owell] Engle, a teacher at Darby Junior High in Fort Smith; one son Jesse Engle and family of Van Buren, Arkansas; a step-son, [Lloyd] Henry Churchill and family of Bluffton, Indiana; one sister, Charlotte Engle of Denver, Colorado; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren; many nephews and nieces and a host of friends. Mr. Engle was born December 6, 1879, one of seven children born to Jesse and Lucy Engle. All have preceded him in death except the sister, Charlotte, who came to be near him during the last few weeks of his life. His first wife, Maude Kirkpatrick, and his daughter, Doris, died many years ago. All of his life was spent in northern Missouri and southern Iowa, except the last fourteen years when he moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas. His early schooling was received in rural schools near his home, but he attended college at Cameron, Missouri a Methodist college, where he received his B. A. degree. He also studied law, but farming interests were greater and he did not take the bar examinations. Byron farmed extensively in Missouri and Iowa for many years, was one of the first big breeders of Hereford cattle, and a board member of the American Hereford Association for many years. He was a remarkable man in many ways, with very positive ideas in many subjects, a pronounced love and loyalty to his friends, to any one in need, an optimistic view of life even under the greatest strain, and a sense of humor to the very last. He endeared himself to doctors, nurses, and attendants whose every attention he appreciated. His determination to overcome unsurmountable difficulties with a smile, a joke and pretended scorn was admirable. The color barrier seemed not to be noticed and his callers were both black and white. His pattern is lost with his passing. He was a strong Democrat all his life and his many Iowa friends who followed his lead will remember many interesting campaigns. Attend Services Those from a distance attending the services included Mrs. Byron Engle, Fort Smith, Arkansas; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Engle, Van Buren, Arkansas; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Dowell, Mahomet, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Dowell, jr. and family of Champaign, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Churchill and son, Bluffton, Indiana; Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Dowell, St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Charlotte Engle, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Tempa Bishop, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Lena Trullinger, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mishler and son, James Lucas Mishler, Des Moines, Iowa; Milton Engle, Adair, Iowa; John Engle and Mrs. Grace Engle, Hopkins; Mrs. Bess Breit and son Kenneth of Parnell; Lucy Ann Engle, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Collins, Hopkins.
Clarinda Herald Journal, Thursday, October 18, 1973, p. 12 Jay Harkless burial at Bedford Henry Jay Harkless, 90, died early Tuesday morning at West Heights Manor where he had been a patient since March 1. Services were held this Thursday afternoon at Walker Funeral Home with Rev. Cecil Latta officiating. Grace Perry was organist. Casket bearers were Merritt Foster, Otis Wood, Dale Ingram, Orville Manley, Tom Brummett, and Neal Rastofer. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery at Bedford. Mr. Harkless was born Feb. 4, 1883, in Fulton County, Ill., the son of John D[uncan] and Kitty Anderson Harkless. He came with his parents to Iowa in 1899, settling in Taylor County on the farm that remained in the family for many years. In 1902 he returned to Illinois and on Dec. 20, 1905, married Maude Johnson. They made their home in the London Mills area. After the death of his wife in 1915, he and daughter Mildred returned to his parent’s home in Iowa and there they resided for many years. On Jan. 6, 1940, Mr. Harkless was married to Mattie Ginn Dugan and they made their home in Clarinda, where he was first a carpenter and then the janitor at the junior high school. After his wife’s death in 1957, he spent his remaining retirement years at the home on West Washington and then in West Heights Manor. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mary Keith Melvin; brothers, Lewis (Dude) and Will; his first wife and daughter, Mildred Wood; and his second wife. Survivors are his grandson, Wayne Wood of Council Bluffs; a granddaughter, Carolyn Parsons of New Market, three great grandchildren; a son-in-law Orville Wood; a brother-in-law, Tim Melvin, and stepdaughter Ruth Erie.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 17, 1957, [p. 1] Don Jones Dies After Long Illness Don C. Jones, a resident of Bedford and Taylor County all of his life, died at his home in Bedford, Thursday, January 10 after an illness of several months. Funeral services were held at the Bedford Methodist church Sunday afternoon, conducted by the pastor the church, Rev. Carl Stiefel. Rev. Carl Kingsley of Grinnell, Iowa and Wilbur G. Travis of the Christian church assisted. The Odd Fellows burial service was also given at the church. Burial in Fairview cemetery. Don Charles Jones, son of Taylor David Jones and Catherine Kessler Jones, was born March 27, 1877, at the family home in Bedford and died at the age of 79 years, nine months, 14 days. He attended Ross No. 1 school, and spent his entire life in the community of his birth. He grew to manhood in the rural community south of Bedford, and when a young man he began developing a farm home of his own. For over 40 years he made this farm his home south of town. On December 21, 1904, he was married to Mary Goudie at her parents’ home near Bedford. Three children were born to them, Ruby, Alice and Frank. Don Jones professed Christ as his Saviour and united with the church when a young man. He took an active interest in community life; serving as clerk of the township, a member of the school board, active in Farm Bureau, a member of the official board of the church, a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows 36 years and for the past 10 years he took great pride in his work as caretaker of the Bedford Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. Jones celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary at their home in Bedford on December 21, 1954. This event was one of the many achievements in his life which meant so much to him. He was a friend to all, never knowing a stranger in his presence. His home, his family, the land, his country, and his sincere love for people were a part of his personality, which he cheerfully and generously shared with others. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter Alice Fern in 1924; three sisters, Mrs. Lora Dorr, Mrs. Bertha Hensley and Mrs. Pearl Davidson. Don C. Jones is survived by his companion, Mry Goudie Jones; his daughter, Mrs. Charles (Ruby) Wintermute and her family of Guilford, Mo.; his son Frank and family, who are on the Jones farm at Bedford; nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren. There are also two brothers, J. [ohn] Kessler Jones of West orange, New Jersey, and Clarence Jones of Bedford; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Purdue of Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Nellie Adrian of Portland, Oregon.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 10, 1966, p. 2 Final Rites Held Here for Mrs. Don Jones Funeral services for Mrs. Don C. (Mary) Jones, 86, well known Bedford resident, were held at the Bedford Methodist Church November 6, with Rev. J. Milton Kinney and Mr. Carl Cummings officiating. Mrs. Jones died at Pearl Terrace Manor in Bedford November 3, 1966. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Mary Goudie, daughter of Daniel S. and Emma Saunders Goudie, was born June 25, 1880 at DeWitt, Iowa. When she was a young child, the family moved to Denison, Iowa, where they resided until the year 1892 when they moved to the Bedford community. She became a member of the Bedford Baptist Church when a young woman during the Billy Sunday Evangelistic Crusade in Bedford and she transferred to the Bedford Methodist Church at the time of her marriage. On December 21, 1904 she was united in marriage to Mr. Don C. [harles] Jones at the home of her parents near Bedford, Iowa. To them were born three children: Ruby Lee, Alice Fern, who died November 26, 1924, and Frank Donald Jones. Left to cherish memories are Ruby Lee Wintermute and her husband, Charles, of Guilford, Mo., and Frank D. Jones and his wife, Gwendolyn, of Bedford; nine grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. S. J. Kingsley of Grinnell, Ia., nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on Jan. 11, 1957, two infant sisters and three brothers, William, Fred and Raymond Goudie. The farm home of Don and Mary Jones was one of inspiration to all who called or visited there, and the many relatives and friends beheld the joy of these good people as they so willingly shared their time and helpfulness to others. They lived on the farm until 1945 when they moved to Bedford---not to retire but to continue to be of further help and service to those they loved and especially to the Church. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of her Church and was a part of the many other activities of the Church and community. For many years she was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and enjoyed being a part of the fellowship of the order. Her life was lived among those she loved---day by day---without thinking of duty or without the hope of reward; she was able to see the rainbow gleaming on the far horizon when others were blinded by discouragement. Her friends were numbered by all who knew her and she will be sadly missed by family and friends. Out of town relatives attending Mrs. Don Jones’ services include: Mr. and Mrs. Alan Jones and Shannon, Oxford, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Dean Wintermute, Klondike, Texas; Lee Wintermute, Paris, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Laughlin, Creston, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. George Herriott and Mrs. Joe Mettille, Des Moines, Ia.; Mrs. S. J. Kingsley and Mrs. Willard Wells, Grinnell, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Goudie, Clarinda, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goudie, Knoxville, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Turner, Clarinda, Ia. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, September 20, 1928, p. 4 Theodore Kemple Word was received here Tuesday of the death of Theodore Kemple, which occurred at Breckenridge, Okla., Tuesday morning at 7:00 o’clock. Mr. Kemple was about 71 years of age and had been in failing health for the past few months. He had been making his home with his sister, Mrs. Effie Oakley at Breckenridge, a suburb of Enid. Mrs. Bruce Kemple and son Donald and brother, Orval Douglas, departed Wednesday morning overland, to attend the funeral. Mr. Kemple was a member of the Modern Woodman of America. [MCCLAIN, CORNELIA ELIZABETH WAKEMAN PALMER] Bedford Free Press, Thursday, December 5, 1901, p. 8 Death of Mrs. McClain On Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the home of her brother, A. [lfred] B. Wakeman in Benton Township occurred the death of Mrs. Cornelia McClain. For a number of years Mrs. McClain had resided with her brother and quite well known among Baptist people and generally in this community. Cornelia E. Wakeman was born in Lockport, N. Y., July 26, 1844. At an early age she united with the Baptist church of whom she was ever a faithful and consistent member. Her first husband, Elder Edward Palmer was a Baptist minister. Subsequent to his death she was united in marriage to Mr. McClain, who died some years ago. Her life was a beautiful exemplification of Christian virtue and we unite with her many friends in tendering our sympathy to the bereaved relatives. She leaves 3 brothers and 1 sister to mourn her loss, as follows; Stephen Wakeman of Grand Rapids, Mich., R. [oderick] A. [delbert] Wakeman of Kansas City, Mo., A. [lfred] B. Wakeman of Bedford and Mrs. Marsh, of Washa [Washoe], Co., Wis., the funeral occurred yesterday at the residence of A. B. Wakeman, conducted by Rev. D. W. Griffith, and interment followed in Bedford cemetery. [MCCLAIN, CORNELIA ELIZABETH WAKEMAN PALMER Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, December 5, 1901, p. 4 Obituary Cornelia E. [lizabeth] Wakeman was born in Lockport, N. Y., July 26th, 1844, and died at the home of her brother A. [lfred] B. Wakeman Dec. 3d, at 4:40 a. m. She was married to Elder Palmer, a Baptist minister, who died and subsequently she was married to Mr. [David] McLain [McClain] and since his death several years ago she has lived, as above stated, with her brother. She united with the Baptist church in 1865, and has been a Godly, faithful, consistent member ever since, always deeply interested in the welfare of her church and pastor, as well as anxious for the extension of the cause of Christ to the ends of the earth. She leaves three brothers and one sister; Stephen Wakeman, of Grand Rapids, Mich., R. [oderick] A. [delbert] Wakeman, of Kansas City, who was present at the funeral, A. [lfred] B. Wakeman, and Mrs. Marsh, of Wisconsin. Mrs. McLain had resided in Taylor and Adams counties during the last fifteen years. She was in frail health during the past ten or more years. The funeral services were held at 10 a. m. today at the Wakeman residence three and a half miles northwest of Bedford, Rev. D. W. Griffith, pastor of the Baptist church conducted the services. He spoke the words: “We know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” Second Cor., 5:1. The services were very simple and beautiful, but informal. The music was of a very pleasing character. Mrs. McLain had before her death, chosen the text for the service, and also part of the musical selections. No words can more appropriately describe the close of her life than the poetic lines: Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 16, 1936, [p. 1] George Orcutt Dies At Home Last Tues. George Orcutt, a resident of the Bedford community for many years, died at his home north of Bedford Tuesday afternoon, after a lingering illness. The funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. Stanley Decker. Burial will be in the Fairview cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 23, 1936, p. 4 Hold Last Rites for George Orcutt Friday Funeral services for George Orcutt, 78, who died at his home north of Bedford Tuesday, July 14, were held at the Methodist church Friday afternoon, July 17, conducted by Rev. J. Stanley Decker and Rev. Robert Boshen. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. George Orcutt was born at Loganville, Ind., June 19, 1858. He moved to Bedford in the year 1900 and had resided on his farm near here since that time. Surviving relatives are his one sister, Mrs. Mary E. [lizabeth] Kempel [Kemple], who made her home with him; two nieces, Mrs. Edna Fanning of Great Falls, Mont., and Mrs. Esther Empar of Crestview, Florida, and one nephew, Donald Kempel [Kemple] of Bedford. [SECKMAN, ESTHER VICTORIA OLSON ROSS] Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, Thursday, September 4, 2008 Esther Victoria Seckman June 21, 1911 - Aug. 30, 2008 Esther Victoria Seckman, age 97, of Sac City, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 at the Loring Hospital in Sac City. Funeral Services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Sac City on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, Reverend Gary Witte officiating. Farber and Otteman is in charge of the arrangements. Esther Victoria Olson was born on June 21, 1911 to John and Lena (Benson) Olson in Ida County. She was baptized and joined the Arthur Baptist Church on Feb. 18, 1923. She transferred her membership to the First Baptist Church in Sac City in 1958. She was very active in her church and held many offices in both churches. She was also a long-time member of the Eastern Star. She attended rural elementary school schools in Sac County. She graduated from Odebolt High School and went on to further her education with a teaching degree from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake. Esther had an active teaching career that spanned over 19 years at rural schools in Cook and Richland Township in Sac County. She spent eight years in the Schaller Public Schools and two years in the Lytton Public School system. She was united in marriage to her first husband Perry Ross, but was widowed shortly thereafter. She met her would-be second husband with a little help from her friends, at a monthly card club gathering. On July 19, 1959, Esther was married to Ross Seckman and they made their home in Sac City. She was once known to say that she "became a wife, mother and grandmother all in one week" with the birth of their first grandchild. Esther was no stranger to hard work. After losing both of her parents by age 10, Esther and her siblings managed to keep the family farm. In her later years, she cared for many including Ross's first father-in-law, his mother, and then Ross himself after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She was an eternal caregiver and was also described as being "an angel sent from Heaven to care for us." Without ever a complaint and a great sense of humor, she is truly now an angel in heaven. Left to cherish her memory are her stepson: Ronald (Jeanine) Seckman of Colo.; step-daughter: Karen (Frank) Wilson of Lawler; step-grandchildren: Lamont (Susan) Seckman; Felicia Seckman; Alison (Phil) Jarquio of Warner Robbins, Ga.; great-step-grandchildren: Michael and Charlotte Seckman; Phillip, Sebastian, and Vincent Jarquio. Preceded in death by husbands Perry Ross; Ross Seckman; her parents John and Lena; brothers: Arthur (Erma) Olson; Oscar (Ruth) Olson; Clarence Olson; Ernest (Edna) Olson; Henry Olson; sisters: Elna Olson; Hilma (John) Siebrecht; sister-in-law: Carrie (Robert) Patts; brothers-in-law Archie Seckman; and Cleo (Olevia) Seckman. [SECKMAN, KITTY LAMONTE TRUMBO] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 12, 1958, p. 4 Mrs. Ross Seckman Rites Here Tuesday Mrs. Ross Seckman of Sac City, Iowa, formerly of Bedford, died at Rochester, Minn., Saturday, June 7 where she had been a patient only a few days. The body was brought to Bedford and funeral services were held at the Baptist church, Tuesday afternoon, June 10. Officiating were Rev. Frank Rissler, pastor of the Sac City Baptist church and Rev. Colvin Caughey, pastor of the Bedford Baptist church. Burial in Fairview cemetery. Kitty LaMonte Trumbo, only daughter of Frank L. [Edward] Trumbo of Bedford and the late Mrs. Jennie Kemery Trumbo, was born at Bedford, Iowa, April 23, 1907 and died at the age of 51 years, one month, 15 days. Kitty grew to young womanhood in the Bedford community and attended the Bedford schools. On July10, 1928, she was married to Ross E. Seckman of Sheridan, Mo. to them were born two children, a son, Ronald D. Seckman of Spencer, Iowa, and a daughter, Karen Elaine Seckman of the home. Mrs. Seckman united with the Baptist church when young, later transferring her membership to Atlantic and then to Sac City, Iowa. She was also a member of Bedford chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, transferring her membership to Sac City when the family moved there to make their home. Surviving with the husband, two children and her father, is one brother, Vern L. Trumbo and his family of Clinton, Iowa. Her mother and brother, Don Trumbo, preceded her in death in 1956. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, November 17, 1927, [p. 1] Albert Wakeman Answers To Last Call on Monday High Respected And Successful Pioneer Farmer Died At Home Was 84 Years Old After All Is Said About Albert Wakeman He Served Efficient and Successful Life One of Taylor County’s staunch and noted pioneers passed away Monday of this week at his homestead farm home about 3 1/2 miles northwest of Bedford, following a home confined illness the past few years, and later a stroke of paralysis. Albert [Alfred] Wakeman had been living with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Beck, who conducted the farm. For years, A. B. Wakeman was a member of the Executive Board, helping to arrange the programs of the Farmers Institutes annually held in Taylor County to interest the farmers in better seeds, better preparing of the soil and rotation of crops. His family were among the regular attendants of the First Baptist church, which they were members of. To such sturdy foursquare men as A. B. Wakeman who have lived in Taylor County, her fine lovely country homes must be credited. Also, they were broad minded enough to want to see their county seat city Bedford built up and boasted as the best city they had knowledge of, for a square deal. Helping to build up her fine schools. Mr. Wakeman stood for the highest type of true American citizenship and no compromising to be popular. He took a deep interest in community welfare, the schools, church and agricultural societies. He served as a member of the Board of Supervisors from 1898 to 1902 with high credit. In line of duty as an officer he knew no friends for special favors, voting to assess the Mulch Liquor Tax of Violators of the terms of that law. August 10, 1862, although but a boy, he enlisted in One Hundred Twenty-Ninth New York Heavy Artillery. He participated in many hotly contested battles, including Cold Harbor, where he received injuries from a fall in helping move a heavy cannon. He was honorably discharged in 1865. Mr. Wakeman was married in 1868 [1866] to Miss Jennie M. Fort [Foote], a native of Vermont. They came west to grow up with the country and soon located in what is now Benton township, on the 240 acre farm since occupied and highly improved and at one time stocked with pure bred cattle, horses and sheep. Mr. Wakeman was born in New York State March 3, 1843, making him 84 years, 8 months and 11 days old. Mr. Wakeman leaves to mourn his departure one son, Frank Wakeman of Long Beach, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Francis Beck of Bedford; six grandchildren, and an army of life-long neighbors who highly respected him as a true friend. His wife has been deceased some years. We all owe honor and respect to his good works as a citizen. The funeral services will be held Saturday in Bedford at the Baptist church at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by a former pastor, Rev. Hatcher assisted by Rev. C. M. Crowell. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. [WAKEMAN, MARY JANE “JENNIE” FOOTE] Bedford Free Press, Thursday, April 15, 1909, p. 5 Mrs. A. B. Wakeman died at her home northwest of Bedford Thursday morning, April 8, 1909, at the age of sixty-nine years. She was born February 5, 1840, in Middleburg [Middlebury], Vt., her maiden name being Jennie M. Foote. While visiting in Merton, Mahaska [Waukesha] County, Wis., in 1866, she met Mr. A. [lfred] B. Wakeman, then a young man recently returned from the war. The next winter, December 3, 1867 [1866], Mr. Wakeman went to Vermont and brought his bride home in Wisconsin. Two years later, in 1869, they moved to a farm in Taylor County, Iowa, five miles from the present location of Lenox, and in 1875 to the present home. The first year of the marriage Mr. and Mrs. Wakeman gave their hearts to the Son of God and united with the Baptist church. God gave them two children, Frank, who lives near the old home, and Mrs. Lillian Beck, who, with her husband, live on the home place. In February, 1907, Mrs. Wakeman was taken ill and suffered fearfully for more than a year. In spite of her sufferings her patience was so real, her faith was so unfailing, that it was a benediction to be in her room. None can doubt but that this soul so tried and yet so gently faithful, has found the rest so reserved for the people of God. The faithful ministry of the husband and daughter is to be especially remarked. Such tender ministry is deserving of all praise and brings to the sorrowing the deepest sympathy of all friends. The funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Rev. McMasters, Saturday afternoon at 1:30. Interment in Fairview cemetery. [WAKEMAN, MARY JANE “JENNIE” FOOTE] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, April 8, 1909, [p. 1] Death of Mrs. Wakeman Mrs. A. B. Wakeman died at her home northwest of Bedford at 11:45 a. m. today, age 69 years, 2 months and 3 days. The funeral will be held at the home on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 conducted by Rev. McMasters. Deceased was born in Vermont, and has been the wife of A. B. Wakeman for over 40 years. After their marriage they moved first to Wisconsin, but 38 years ago they came to Iowa and settled at Lenox. They resided there four years and then removed to the farm northwest of Bedford, which was ever after her home. [WAKEMAN, MARY JANE “JENNIE” FOOTE] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, April 15, 1909, p. 5 Obituary Mrs. A. [lfred] B. Wakeman died at her home northwest of Bedford last Thursday morning, April 8, 1909. Mrs. Wakeman, formerly Miss Jennie M. Foote, was born Feb. 5, 1840 in Middlebury, Vt. While visiting in Merton, Waukesha, Wis., she met Mr. A. [lfred] B. Wakeman, then a young man recently returned from the Civil war. A year later, Dec. 3, 1867 [1866], Mr. Wakeman went to Vermont and brought his bride to his home in Wisconsin. Here they were converted and united with the Baptist church during the following March. In 1869 they moved to within five miles of where Lenox is now located and in 1875 moved to their present house. Mr. and Mrs. Wakeman were the parents of two children, Frank, who lives near the old home and Mrs. Lillian Beck, who lives in the home. Mrs. Wakeman was taken ill in February 1908, and has suffered all these weary months with patience and Christian love. During all this time her gentleness of spirit and faith in the Redeemer has not failed. Her room was a place of inspiration. The devotion of her husband and children is to be especially remarked. No one could do more for a loved sufferer than these did for this wife and mother. No one doubts, or can doubt, but the dead is with her Lord and the living will received the reward due the faithful ministers. Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, June 9, 1927, [p. 1] Died with Appendicitis at St. Joseph Hospital Keith Walters Unable to Recover Following Operation Keith Walters, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. [harles] B. [yron Walters of Bedford, was taken to the hospital at St. Joseph on Monday night, suffering with appendicitis. He was operated upon Tuesday morning and passed away the same afternoon. The funeral is being held today at 2:00 p. m., at the Presbyterian church in Bedford. Obituary will be published next week. He was 16 years old. [WALTERS, BYRON KEITH] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, June 16, 1927, p. 6 Byron Keith Walters Byron Keith Walters, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. [harles] B. [yron] Walters, was born in Ringgold County, Iowa, on June 1, 1910, and departed this life in the Missouri Methodist hospital at St. Joseph, Mo., on Tuesday, June 7, 1927, aged 17 years and 6 days. On Feb. 6, 1921, he received the Christian Baptism in the Presbyterian Church at Diagonal, Iowa. He was a student of the Bedford Public Schools, and had also been a Boy Scout at his former home. He is survived by his parents, one sister, Ada Fern, one brother, Herbert Lee, a grandmother, Mrs. Joe Walters of Diagonal, besides a host of relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian Church on Thursday afternoon, June 9th, by Rev. Paul Luce. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery of Bedford. The large concourse of friends who gathered to pay their last respects to Keith, and the beautiful floral offerings were all evidence of the place he held in the hearts of all. He was always cheerful and happy and took great pride in keeping the lawn and garden looking neat. A large number of Keith’s schoolmates attended the service at the church in a body. He will be sadly missed by all. [WALTERS, CHARLES BYRON “CHARLIE”] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 29, 1945, [p. 1] C. B. Walters Dies At Home This A. M. C. [harles] B. [yron] Walters died at his home in Bedford about 3 o’clock this Thursday morning, following an illness of several hours. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Miss Ada Fern Walters of Bedford, and one son, Herbert Lee Walters, WT2c of the U. S. Navy, who is stationed at Philadelphia. The funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, at the Walker-Shum Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fairview cemetery. [WALTERS, CHARLES BYRON “CHARLIE”] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 5, 1945, [p. 1] Attend Walters Funeral Among those from out of town who were here to attend the funeral services for C. B. Walters, were six of Mrs. Walters’ seven brothers, who acted as pallbearers. They were Orra Overholser and Walter Overholser of Wichita, Kansas; Glenn Overholser of Monmouth, Illinois; Harry Overholser of Des Moines, Johnnie Overholser of Blockton; and Willie Overholser of Diagonal. Others present were Mrs. Walter Overholser of Wichita, Mrs. Harry Overholser of Des Moines, Mrs. Johnnie Overholser of Blockton, Mrs. Willie Overholser, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Overholser, Mr. and Mrs. Dolliver Overholser, all of Diagonal; Mr. and Mrs. Abe Swartz of Mount Ayr. [WALTERS, CHARLES BYRON “CHARLIE”] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 5, 1945, p. 7 C. B. Walters Funeral services for C. B. Walters, who died at his home in Bedford early Thursday morning, March 29, were held at the Walker-Shum Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. H. Hallgrimson. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Charlie Byron Walters, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walters, was born in Ringgold County, Iowa, October 8, 1886, being aged 58 years, 5 months and 21 days at the time of his death. On March 7, 1909, he was married to Miss Edna Overholser. To them were born three children, Byron Keith, who died a number of years ago; Ada Fern of Bedford; and Herbert Lee, who is with the U. S. Navy. Mr. Walters was baptized and received into the Presbyterian Church on February 6, 1921. He was engaged in farming for nine years near Diagonal, then moved to Bedford where he was engaged in the business of buying and shipping livestock until nine years ago, when he retired on account of ill health. He suffered intensely during his nine years of illness, but bore it without complaining, and always had a smile and pleasant word for everyone. He is survived by his wife and two children. |