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Frank Bailie received a telegram Wednesday that his brother, George Bailie, had passed away in Denver, Colo. Mr. Bailie had been in poor health for some time. He was well known in this vicinity.
Graveside services for Darold D. Cooper were held Thursday, Dec. 16 at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford, Iowa with Pastor Glenn Johnson officiating. Military services were conducted by American Legion Post 164, Bedford. Darold D. [orman] Cooper, 78, of Fremont, Neb. died Sunday, Dec. 12 at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Darold was born October 1, 1915 in New Market, Iowa. He grew up in Gravity where he farmed until 1961, he then moved to Loveland, Colo, where he was the manager for Builders Order Center until 1972. In 1972 he moved to Clarinda, Iowa where he farmed until he retired in 1983, and then moved to Fremont, Neb. in 1989. Darold married Gwelda J. Wheeler on May 24, 1941 in Maryville, Mo. Darold was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #20 in Fremont, Neb. He received the Alaska Highway Drivers Award. He is survived by his wife Gwelda of Fremont, Neb.; son, David (his wife Delilah) Cooper, Fremont, Neb.; half-brothers, Rex Cooper and wife Ruth of Littleton, Colo., Jack Cooper and wife Mona of Redmond, Wash.; half-sisters, Mrs. Charles (Lorene) Poley of Kirkland, Wash., Bonnie Hinkle of Folsom, Penn.; granddaughter, Jessie Cooper of Fremont, Neb. He was preceded in death by his parents, John P. Cooper and Jennie (Jones) Cooper; two brothers, two half-brothers, one half-sister, aunt and uncle: Clara and Arvy Baker. Charles Wesley Cornell, Jr., 73, of Checotah, Oklahoma, formerly of Bedford, Iowa, passed away Monday, May 12, 1997 in Checotah. Charles was born July 28, 1923 in Bedford to Charles, Sr. and Marie Parker Cornell. After serving in the navy during World War II he married Marcia Martin, in Bedford, on December 12, 1946. They recently celebrated fifty loving years of marriage. Charles was loved and respected by the Bedford community, while contributing many of his social and business skills. His career in sales spanned nearly forty years in Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Charles was appreciated as a motivator and leader among his peers, and also remembered as a kind and gentle father. He is survived by his wife, Marcia of the home, and two daughters, Sandra Marie Carson of Fort Collins, Colorado and Krisha Laura Hunnicutt of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Along with his wife and daughters, he leaves five grandchildren: Kyle, Corey and Bobby Carson and Benjamin and Summer Hunnicutt. Mr. Cornell was a member of the United Methodist Church of Checotah. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 17, 1997 at the graveside at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford, with Pastor Jamie Mogler officiating. Funeral services were under the direction of Novinger-Taylor of Bedford, Iowa. Committal services for Marcia Cornell, age 75 of Fort Collins, Colorado, who died Saturday, February 23, 2002, were held Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford with Reverend Jennie Courley officiating. Memorials can be given in her name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Marcia Jean (Martin) Cornell was born December 8, 1926 in Greenfield, Iowa to Claude and Grace Martin. She graduated from Greenfield High School and attended the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Marcia was united in marriage to Charles Wesley Cornell, Jr., on December 12, 1946 in Bedford, Iowa. He preceded her in death in May of 1997. Marcia was a former resident of Bedford, Iowa; Lincoln, Nebraska, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Checotah, Oklahoma and had lived in Fort Collins, Colorado since 1998. She was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker. While living in Iowa Marcia was a hair stylist for seventeen years. An avid sports fan, Marcia loved people and participated in many activities. She was the Oklahoma Senior Women's State Golf Champion in 1986. As a member of the United Methodist Church, Marcia was especially aware of the needs of others, and served her community in missions. She was a great friend and a fun-loving grandmother. Marcia is survived by two daughters, Sandy Carson and husband David of Fort Collins, Colorado; and Krisha Hunnicutt and husband Gary of Tulsa, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Kyle Carson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Corey Carson of Lawrence, Kansas; Bob Carson of Durango, Colorado; Benjamin Hunnicutt and Summer Hunnicutt both of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and two brothers, Willis Martin and Leon Martin, both of Greenfield, Iowa. Preceding Marcia in death are her parents, her husband and a brother Max. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, July 5, 2000 DELBERT WAYNE DUNCAN Funeral services for Delbert Wayne Duncan, age 81, of Bedford, who died Wednesday, June 28, 2000 at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, were held Friday, June 30, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford with Pastor Ted DeHass officiating. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in his name. Delbert Wayne Duncan was born April 15, 1919, in Maloy, IA, the son of Frank Duncan and Emma Blunck Duncan. Wayne grew up in the Conway area graduating from the Conway High School. He then attended one year of college at Drake University. Wayne was employed by the FBI in Cleveland, Ohio, for two years prior to entering the United [States] Marines on September 7, 1942, where he served as Staff Sergeant in the South Pacific. Wayne was honorably discharged on April 11, 1946 and returned to Conway. On June 11, 1954, he was united in marriage to Beverly Thompson in Bedford. Wayne and Beverly lived in the Conway area where he worked for the United States Postal Service as a Rural Mail Carrier for both Conway and Bedford until his retirement in 1979. In 1994, Wayne and Beverly moved to Bedford where they continued to reside until his death. Wayne was a member of the United Methodist Church in Conway, the Rural Mail Carriers Association and the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164 in Bedford. Wayne was known as a "great musician" to many, even tuning pianos from time to time. Many community members will remember the large chicken operation he and Beverly ran together for many years. He was really a people person, always having a joke or story to tell, but mostly sharing a smile with everyone he met. Wayne and Beverly spent eighteen winters in Mexico where he was known as "Duncan" to the children. You see, when they were in Mexico, the boys would yell out "Hey, Duncan is in town!" knowing he would tutor them in English for free. In addition to wintering in Mexico, he and Beverly spent many summers in Canada fishing. Wayne is survived by his wife Beverly of Bedford; a son, Duane Duncan and wife Patricia of Chariton; a daughter, Kathy Duncan of Sharpsburg; and four grandchildren, Teather, DeeDee, Thomas, and Aaron, along with many nieces, nephews and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Preceding Wayne in death are his parents, Frank and Emma; a brother, Loran Duncan; three half-brothers, Leland Pool and wife Ada; Eldon Pool and wife Opal and Hubert Pool and wife Faye. [DUNCAN, EMMA PEARL BLUNCK POOL] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 29, 1959, p. 4 Mrs. Emma Duncan Died Unexpectedly At Home In Conway Mrs. Emma Duncan, a resident of Conway for many years, died unexpectedly at her home in Conway, Saturday morning, October 24, 1959. Funeral services were held at the Conway Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Ervin Stringfellow of Des Moines, a retired minister and long-time friend of the family. Rev. Frank Greenwood, pastor of the church assisted. Burial in the cemetery at Maloy, Iowa. Emma Pearl Blunck was born near Delphos, Iowa, October 16, 1880 and died at the age of 79 years and eight days. She grew to womanhood at Delphos and was united in marriage to P. V. N. Pool on November 16, 1902 and then moved to Maloy, Iowa. To this union were born three sons: Leland, who preceded his mother in death in September 1954; Eldon Pool of Bedford, Iowa; and Hubert Pool of Hopkins, Missouri. Mr. Pool passed away January 23, 1913 at Maloy. On April 16, 1916 she was united in marriage to Frank Duncan. To this union were born two sons, Loren Duncan of Warwick, Rhode Island; Wayne Duncan of Conway. Mr. Duncan passed away in June 1949. She leaves to mourn her passing, four sons, seven grandchildren, one great grandson and a host of friends. Mrs. Duncan became a Christian at an early age and had been a faithful member of the Methodist church in Conway all the years of her residence there. She was a member of the Philathea class of the church and of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the American Legion. She was active in all church, community and auxiliary affairs and helped with the school lunch program of the Conway school several years, when it was first started. She was a wonderful mother, neighbor and friend and always ready to help where there was sickness. Just a few weeks ago she had taken Mrs. Mary Chilcote, who has a broken hip into her home to care for and be a companion to her. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 30, 1949, p. 3 Obituary – Frank Duncan Frank, son of Jonathan and Rachel Duncan, was born December 29, 1872 near Clearfield, and died at his home in Conway at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 18 days. He grew to manhood near Clearfield and was a member of the U. P. Church there. He was married to Mrs. Emma Pool April 16, 1916. To them two sons were born, Lieut. Loren E. Duncan of Macon, Ga., and Wayne, of the home. Besides his own sons, he was a father to three stepsons, who loved him as their own father. “Grampy” as he was known to his grandchildren, was a real pal to them. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Loren E. Duncan of Macon, Ga., and Wayne of the home; three step-sons and their wives, Leland Pool of Conway, Eldon Pool of Bedford, and Hubert Pool of Hopkins; one brother, Ralph Duncan of Creston; four grandchildren, Carole Ann Pool, Jimmie Pool, Allan Pool and Sandra Duncan. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Conway church with Rev. Mr. Stringfellow of Des Moines in charge. Burial was in the Clearfield cemetery. ATTEND DUNCAN RITES Those from a distance who attended the funeral services for Frank Duncan were Lt. Loren E. Duncan of Macon, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Duncan of Creston; Miss Patty Sheridan, Carl Drake of Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Denhart, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blunck, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Blunck of Mount Ayr; Mr. and Mrs. Orr Pool of Albany, Mo. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, October 27, 2004 KENNETH EGGERS Memorial services for Kenneth Eggers age 67 of Bedford, who died Friday, October 22, 2004 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center, were held Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at his home located on Orchard Street in Bedford, Iowa. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Memorials can be given in Kenneth's name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Kenneth Duane Eggers was born January 10, 1937, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Kenneth Elvin Eggers and Ilene Murnice Jacobs. Kenneth was raised by his mother's second husband, Charlie McCoy. He always considered Charlie his dad. He grew up in the Council Bluffs area, entering the United States Air Force as a teenager, serving two tours of duty. After his discharge, he returned to Council Bluffs working as a truck driver for a cement company and later was an over-the-road driver. On January 14, 1960, he was united in marriage to Patricia Louise Trotter at Lake Manawa in Council Bluffs. Five children were born to bless this union. The couple and their family continued to live in Council Bluffs until 1984 when he and Patricia moved to Bedford. They wanted to live in a 'quiet small town'. Kenneth was involved in CB Club and his handle was "Gilligan". Coming from a large family of eleven brothers and sisters, his own family meant a great deal to him. He loved to play cards and was always up for a good poker game, usually winning more than he lost. In the 1960's he raced a stock car at the Playland Raceway. He was always known as quite a handyman, who was able to build or fix just about anything he set his mind to. Kenneth was a good listener, and always put his family and kids ahead of himself at all times. Left to cherish Kenneth's memory are his loving wife Patricia Eggers of Bedford; his five children, Teresa Lynne Eggers of Bedford; Sonya Ann Wilson and husband Richard of Council Bluffs; Kenneth Duane Eggers, Jr., and wife Debbie of Omaha, Nebraska; Wanda Jay Sobbing and husband Jim of Bedford; and Louise Dawn Harrison and husband Jeff of New Market; six brothers, Chuck and Greg McCoy, both of Omaha, Nebraska; Patrick, Randy, Rusty and Mike McCoy, all of Council Bluffs, Iowa; five sisters, Dayle Cundiff, Linda McVoy, Sharon Welling and Shelley McCoy, all of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and Charlotte of California; and eleven grandchildren. Preceding Kenneth in death were his parents Kenneth, Ilene and Charlie. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 13, 1986 Virgil French Virgil Everett French, son of Fred C. French and Ruth Sigler French was born June 27, 1915 at Honey Creek, Iowa and departed this life August 7, 1986 at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr at the age of 71 years, one month and 10 days. Services were held Monday, August 11, 1986 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Ted DeHass and Rev. Carl Cummings. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery. He grew to maturity in the area where he was born in western Iowa where he attended the public school and the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints. He engaged in farming all of his active years and he enjoyed the out of doors and rural life. On July 28, 1973 he was united in marriage to Norma Lee at Creston, Iowa and they resided on a farm nine miles east of Bedford, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother and one sister who died in infancy. Left to cherish his memory are his Wife, Norma of the home; a daughter Connie Bishop of Gretna, Ne.; an adopted son, Robert French Rodenberg of Council Bluffs, Ia.; two stepsons, Michael Duckworth of Creston, Iowa and Tony Lee of Bedford, Iowa; one stepdaughter, Leesa Lee Miller of Bellevue, Ne.; a granddaughter, Sherri Bishop and five step grandchildren; two brothers, Kenneth French of Neola, Iowa and Jay French of Weaubleau, Mo.; two sisters, Clara Collins of Honey Creek, Ia.; and Joan Perrin of Council Bluffs, Ia.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was a member of the Clearfield Lions Club and the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints. Virgil was a kind and considerate person and he will be missed by all who knew him. Mr. P.W. (Gil) Gilreath, 81, of Bedford, Iowa died Saturday evening, Nov. 21 at Bedford Manor Nursing Home after a long illness. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 at the United Christian-Presbyterian Church in Bedford with Rev. Marcia Smith Wood officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. He was born March 28, 1911, near Grand River, Iowa, the son of William Lloyd and Nora Catherine Young Gilreath. On July 15, 1939 he was married to Ruby Faubion who survives. Mr. Gilreath had farmed, worked at a nursing home, worked for the City of Bedford, custodial work at the college in Warrensburg, Mo. and worked at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home before retirement. He is survived by his wife Ruby of the home and three children: Bart Gilreath of Bedford, Sharilyn Kay Gilreath, Littleton, Colo., and Mrs. Butch (Dianne Ray) Freeman, Carson, Iowa. There are five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Brothers and sisters surviving are: Tressa Cross, Los Angeles, Calif., Vern Gilreath, Rapid City, S.D., Mary Smith, McAllen, Texas, and Donald Gilreath, Westminster, Colo. He was preceded in death by parents, brother Creston and sisters Verda Wilcox and Connie Schroeder. Percy Wilbur Gilreath was born March 28, 1911 to Lloyd and Nora Young Gilreath on his grandfather Young's farm, northeast of Grand River, Iowa, where he lived until the early 1930's. His love of horses drew him to employment on race tracks in California and Chicago until the late 1930's. While working as an attendant at the Glenwood School, he met and married Ruby Esther Faubion on July 15, 1939. Together they worked at the state hospital in Lincoln, Neb. where Hamilton Barton was born in 1941. "Gil" (as he was known to his immediate family and friends) was called to serve his country as a medic in the 7th Armored Division under the reconnaissance leadership of Will Rogers, Jr. While Gil was in Europe during World War II, Ruby and Bart moved to Keyapaha, S.D. to live with her father and to be close to other relatives. Upon Gil's return from the service in October 1945 the family continued to live in South Dakota where Sharilyn Kay was born in 1946. Gil moved his family to a ranch near Osceola, Iowa where Dianne Ray was born in 1947. Gil and Ruby farmed near Winterset, Iowa prior to moving the family to Bedford in 1954. While in Bedford, Gil managed a nursing home, worked for the city, assisted with farming duties, and various tasks at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home. After a three-year residency in Warrensburg, Mo., Gil and Ruby returned to Bedford to live and work at the funeral home, also selling monuments for Clinton Allen. Failing health caused him to retire in 1988. In July 1989 Gil, Ruby and their family enjoyed sharing the combined celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary along with Gil receiving his medal for 50 years membership in the Oddfellows. Gil also was a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows #91, Rebekah Lodge #134, American Legion Post #164, and the United Christian-Presbyterian Church. Gil was a resident of Bedford Manor the past three years. Gil will be remembered by his family and friends as a caring person always ready to help others, a man who especially loved babies with his gentle, soft soothing nature, a man who loved to laugh and kid others with a practical joke. Gil leaves his wife of over 53 years, Ruby, his children, Bart and wife Connie of Bedford; Sharilyn of Littleton, Colo.; Dianne and husband, Butch of Carson, Iowa; five grandchildren, Brent and wife Leslie of Castle Rock, Colo., Donnette of Georgetown, Colo., Kevin and wife Susie of Oakland, Iowa, Jenni of Carson, Iowa, Beth and husband John of Carson, Iowa; five great grandchildren, Christopher, Amanda and Paden of Carson, Iowa; Raychel Nicole of Castle Rock, Colo.; and Caitlin Anne of Oakland, Iowa; two brothers and two sisters, many cousins and friends. Funeral services for Ruby Gilreath, age 87 of Bedford, who died Sunday, April 25, 2004, were held Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Allman and Everett Tribolet officiating. Interment was held at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in Ruby's name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Ruby Esther Faubion Gilreath was born April 5, 1917, in Fremont County, Iowa the oldest child of W. [alter] L. Faubion and Bertha Ward Faubion. She grew up attending school in the Anderson, Iowa area. She later went to work at the Glenwood State Hospital where she met P. [ercy] W. (Gil) Gilreath. On July 15, 1939, the couple were united in marriage in Rock Port, Missouri. Ruby and Gil moved to Lincoln, Nebraska where they both worked at the State Hospital. While living there, their son, Bart was born on August 3, 1941. When Gil answered the call to serve his country during World War II by joining the United States Army in 1942, Ruby and Bart went to Keyapaha,. South Dakota to stay with her dad. Gil returned from overseas in 1945 and the family continued to live there. On July 24, 1946 their daughter, Sharilyn Kay was born and the next year they moved to Osceola, Iowa where Gil worked on a farm. Dianne Ray joined the family on September 29,1947. After living and working on several farms in the Winterset, Iowa area, they moved to Bedford in 1954 to manage a nursing home. Later Ruby was a cook at the Main Street Cafe until she and Gil moved to Warrensburg, Missouri to be house-parents at one of the boy's dorms at the college. In 1970, they returned to Bedford and worked for Shum-Novinger Funeral Home until Gil retired. In 1989, Ruby and Gil celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary and shared three more years together before his death in 1992. For years, Ruby and Gil were well known for their candy they lovingly made each Christmas, a treat they always shared with many in the community. Over the years, Ruby made cinnamon and butterscotch rolls that were delivered all around town to some very lucky and special people. Ruby also blessed her friends with their favorite muffin, cake or pie on their special day. Ruby was an active member of the Rebekah Lodge for over forty years, along with being an active member of American Legion Auxiliary for over 50 years, until ill health forced her to enter the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center in June of 2002. Ruby held many offices and positions for both organizations during the years and received the Declaration of Chivalry from the Rebekah's. She was also a faithful member of the United Christian Presbyterian Church and later the Berea Church. Ruby was always a busy lady and had a very active lifestyle. We always joked with her about needing an ‘answering machine and appointment book' so her family could talk to her and see her! She volunteered for many years at the nursing home, blood bank and the meal site. She enjoyed visiting with others and sharing stories of families and friends. Ruby always had a green thumb for flowers and plants. She loved her African Violets and butterflies, and kept herself busy with crocheting. She could play a mean hand of Pitch and Skipbo. However, Ruby's true passion in life was her family and many friends; she especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Left to cherish Ruby's memory are her three children, Bart Gilreath and wife Connie of Bedford; Sharilyn Gilreath of Littleton, Colorado; and Dianne Freeman and husband Butch of Carson, Iowa; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law Ruth Faubion; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many SPECIAL friends. Preceding Ruby in death were her parents, loving husband Gil in 1992 and a brother Willard Faubion. Ruby will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Mary Ann Gold was born June 30, 1930 in Pleasant Township, near Russell, Iowa to Robert Nisley and Fern Elizabeth (Rohrer) Elliott. She graduated Chariton High School in 1948 and November 12, 1948 she was united in marriage to Billy D. [uane] Gold at Bentonville, Arkansas. The couple have two children, Danny and Mickey. After they were married Mary Ann and Bill lived at Hamburg, Iowa, Clarinda, Iowa Shambaugh, Iowa. Mary Ann was a devoted mother raising her children and enjoying all the grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an active member of the United Methodist Women, Red Hat Society, Shambaugh Community Center and the Shambaugh women’s AFE Club. Mary Ann passed away at her home Wednesday afternoon, April 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Elliott; sister, Daisy Clark; and daughter-in-law, Twanda Gold. Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 59 years, Billy D. Gold of Shambaugh, Iowa; children, Danny D. Gold and wife Barbara of Carroll, Iowa and Mickey Nook and husband Rick of Shenandoah, Iowa; grandchildren, Chris Gold and wife Jami of Austin, Texas, Jennifer Moberg and husband Eric of Ankeny, Iowa, Brendon Gold of Carroll, Iowa, Corey Nook and wife Meadow of Centennial, Colorado, and Matthew Nook and wife Amy of Omaha, Nebraska; great grandchildren Sage and Maddox Gold, Sydney and Logan Moberg, and Shelby and Jacob Nook; siblings Ethel Pierce, Thelma Rafferty, Beulah Beadle, Helen Sims, Beverly Buckalew and husband Clyde, Myrtle Hamilton and husband Bob, and Raymond Elliott and wife Mary; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 26, 2008 at
Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda, with Pastor Jan Phillips officiating.
Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. A memorial fund is
established in Mary Ann’s name. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel was in charge of
arrangements. [HORNING, ALICE GERTRUDE HENDERSON WILSON] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 16, 1979 Final Rites Held August 8 for Alice Horning Funeral Services for Mrs. Cyrus W. (Alice) Horning, 77, of Bedford, held August 8 in Shum Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Carl Cummings. Mrs. Horning died August 6, 1979 in the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda, Ia. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Alice Gertrude Henderson daughter of Edward D. Henderson and Minnie Bell Potter Henderson, was born at Bedford, Iowa, in Taylor County Iowa, June 18, 1902. She grew to maturity in the Bedford area where she attended the public school and the Christian Church. On October 1, 1920 she was united in marriage to Arthur Claude Wilson and they lived on farms in the Bedford and Creston area. Two children, Eleanor, and Arthur Junior, were born to bless their home. On October 2, 1934 she was united in marriage to Cyrus W. [ilson] Horning at Rock Port, Missouri, and they made their home in Bedford, Iowa, where he was engaged in the Livestock Feed business until his death. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and a son, Arthur Wilson, Jr., who died December 22, 1977; three brothers: Ralph, LeRoy and Kenneth; and four sisters: Bessie Strine, Grace McCoun, Ethel Douglas and Ollie Shepherd Talkington. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Eleanor Montgomery and her husband, Harold, of Tampa, Florida; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Wilson of Council Bluffs, Iowa; two grandchildren, Alice Ann Dougherty and husband, Bill, of Tampa, Florida, and Ed Wilson of Fresno, California; two sisters, Nellie Adamson of Bedford, Iowa and Helen Carney of Camel, Nebraska; a sister-in-law, Florence Henderson of Clarinda, Iowa; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. She will be remembered as a kind and loving mother, grandmother, sister and loved one; and she will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Funeral services for Faye Raymond Hunter, 72, of Bedford, held July 18 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Carl Cummings. Mr. Hunter died in his home four miles west of Bedford in his sleep July 15, 1977. Interment was at Graceland Cemetery, Taylor County, Iowa. Faye Raymond Hunter, son of Hiram Watson Hunter arid Minnie Major Hunter, was born September 3, 1904, at South Bend, Nebraska. He attended rural school in the community where he was born near South Bend, Nebraska and was graduated from high school at Louisville, Nebraska. Following graduation he worked for the C.B. & Q. RR Co. on construction crew work until 1932 when he moved with his parents and sister, Ethel, to the farm west of Bedford where he had lived for the past 45 years. He had provided a home for his father who was crippled and for his mother until their deaths. On July 8, 1935, he was united in marriage to Mary Longfellow and to them were born two sons, Duane and John. Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Ethel Hunter of the home; sons: Duane and his wife, Carolyn, of Omaha, Nebr. and John and his wife, Ida, of Canfield, Ohio; two grandchildren, Angela Marie and Mary Fay Hunter of Lincoln, Nebraska; other relatives and a host of friends. He had been a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. An accident on Monday, July 20 claimed the life of Elmer Jim Jeter of Bedford. According to the report from the Iowa State Patrol, Chad Jackson of Bedford was southbound on Linwood Avenue and collided with the Jeter vehicle at the intersection of Linwood and 290th Street. The Jackson vehicle came to rest south and west of the intersection in the west ditch and the Jeter vehicle came to rest on its side facing north in the east ditch. Dr. Gruba, Taylor County Medical Examiner, pronounced Jeter dead at the scene. Jackson was transported by Bedford Ambulance to St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Mo. The 1988 Ford Crown Victoria, driven by Jeter, and the 1989 Ford pickup belonging to Jackson, were totaled. Elmer (Jim) Jeter, son of Fred and Cordia Jones Jeter, was born at Hatfield, Missouri October 9, 1923 and departed this life July 20, 1998 at Bedford, Iowa at the age of 74 years, 7 months, 20 days. He lived in rural Missouri and Iowa, attending the public school, graduating from Mt. Ayr High School in 1942. He attended the Baptist Church. On October 8, 1943 he was united in marriage to Marie Miller in Albany, Missouri. Jim served in the Army Quartermaster Corps from January 1943 to February 1946 while Marie lived in Mt. Ayr. To this union four children were born: Marilyn, Beverly, Jim and Joe. After his military service, Jim along with Marie, for many years was engaged in the dry cleaning business. They operated their business in Bedford for 23 years and in Tarkio for 15 years. In the 40s, 50s and 60s Jim was involved in semi-pro baseball and organized town team leagues. In 1985 Jim and Marie moved back to Bedford where Jim went to work for Boyd Novinger at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: Eldon, Clyde, Paul and Ray. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marie, of the home; his children, Marilyn, Beverly and Duane, Joe and Shelly and Jim; one brother, Ardith; three sisters, Wanda, Faye and Virginia; eight grandchildren, Matt, Mindy, Eric, Travis, T. J., Zach, Jessi, and Nate; numerous nephews and nieces and other relatives and many friends. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bedford, the American Legion, and Lions Club. He served on the Bedford City Council, the Bedford Community School Board, and was a volunteer for the fire department. He will be remembered for his friendliness, good humor and generosity. Services were held Saturday, July 25, 1998 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ted DeHass officiating. Military honors were by John F. Hardin Bedford American Legion Post 164 with burial at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Novinger Taylor Funeral Home of Bedford was in charge of arrangements. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 29, 1977, p. 6 Last Rites Held December 23 for Ivy Cleo Jones Funeral services for Ivy Cleo Jones, 61, of Bedford, held December 23 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Rev. C. Ray McCain. She was the wife of Dr. R. W. Jones of Bedford. Mrs. Jones died December 20, in University of Nebraska Hospital in Omaha. Bedford American Legion No. 164 conducted the presentation of the Flag with interment at Fairview Cemetery. Ivy Cleo Milton Jones was born in La Cygne, Kans. September 9, 1917. Her parents were Clarence W. and Clara C. [leo] Milton. She was united in marriage on Feb. 9, 1945 to Dr. Robert W. [ilkins] Jones Ivy served in the United States Marine Corps for two years in the Mohave Desert during World War II. She is survived by her husband, Robert, two children, James L. and Deborah Jo; one grandchild, Jennifer Lynn Jones; one brother, Jay Milton; sister, Anna Mae Simms; nieces, nephews and many friends. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 19, 1980, [p. 1] Funeral services for Dr. Robert Wilkins Jones, 64, of Bedford, held June 18 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Rev. C. Ray McCain, pastor of the Valverde Presbyterian Church, Denver, Colo. Dr. Jones died at his home in Bedford on June 16, 1980. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Robert Wilkins Jones, son of Samuel Jefferson and Mary Wilkins Jones, was born at Kansas City, Mo., July 11, 1915. He was reared in Kansas City, Kansas, where he attended the public schools and was graduated May 17, 1934 from Shawnee Mission High School in Merriam, Kansas. Dr. Jones graduated from Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Surgery on June 3, 1938. He continued his professional study throughout his years of practice through post-graduate work and professional literature. Dr. Jones established his practice in Bedford in June 1965. Prior to coming here, Dr. Jones practiced for 16 years in Pomona, Kansas, followed by 10 years in Holden, Mo. On February 8, 1947, he was united in marriage to Ivy Cleo Milton at Ottawa, Kansas and they lived together for 30 years. To this union two children were born, Deborah Jo and James L. Dr. Jones was preceded in death by his wife Ivy on December 20, 1977, his parents and a brother, Lester S. Jones. Left to cherish his memory are his son, James L. Jones and his wife, Candy, his daughter, Deborah Jo Jones and a great granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Jones. Dr. Jones was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Methodist Church. Dr. Jones was an avid fan and supporter of many sports activities. He lettered in football and enjoyed watching his son and daughter perform in sports. “Doc” attended all local sports events and was the doctor on the scene for the local teams. He provided physicals for local athletes at no charge. Dr. Jones enjoyed playing golf for recreation. One of his enduring hobbies was fishing. For 34 years, including this year, the family spent early June at the same resort (Tenstrike) in Minnesota. Dr. Jones had recently returned from his final trip to Tenstrike. Dr. Jones also enjoyed yard work and was especially proud of his roses. Since his illness had prevented his maintaining an active practice, Dr. Jones had kept his office open under the direction of his nurse so that his older patients could obtain their regular medication and would not have to travel to Clarinda. Clarinda Herald Journal, Monday, March 22, 1976 Bedford burial for Karen Larison Services for Mrs Karen Lee Larison, 40, of Sidney were being held this Monday morning at Bedford, after she died Friday when her car was in collision on highway 275 north of Sidney. She is survived by five children, all of school age or older. She had been employed at the ASC office in Fremont County. Her husband, Darrell, is an insurance agent with headquarters at Tipton. The funeral was being held in the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home at Bedford. In the other car involved in the accident were Mr and Mrs Ralph Jones, 86, and 84, who were hospitalized at the Hamburg Hospital. Mrs Jones was driver of her car, reported to have driven from a side road. [LARISON, KAREN LEE STREEBIN] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 25, 1976, p. 11 Last Rites Held March 22 for Karen Larison Funeral services for Mrs. Darrell (Karen Lee) Larison, 40, of Sidney, Ia., a native of Taylor County, held March 22 in the First Baptist Church in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Ollie Odle. Mrs. Larison was killed March 19 in a two-car accident north of Sidney. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery. Karen Lee Larison, daughter of Helen Streebin and the late Cecil Streebin, was born in Taylor County, Iowa, on the home farm, November 17, 1935. Karen grew to maturity in the Bedford community and graduated from the Bedford Community High School in 1954 and attended the Baptist church. On February 8, 1956 she was united in marriage to Darrell Larison at the Baptist parsonage in Bedford, Iowa and to this union five children were born. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Streebin, in 1955. Before moving to Sidney, Iowa in 1963, Karen worked in the ASCS Office in Bedford. In Sidney she was employed by the Sidney Health Center. She loved children and elderly people and she gave much of her time and love in meeting their needs. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Darrell; five children of the home, Tamila, Gregory, Lisa, Daren and Shawn; her mother, Helen Streebin, Bedford; two brothers, Leslie Streebin, Norman, Oklahoma, Lyndell Streebin, Blockton, one sister, Doris Hullinger, Orefield, Pennsylvania; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; other relatives and a host of friends. Karen was a member of the Methodist Church, Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary, all in Sidney, Iowa. She was a kind and loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed by her family, friends and all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, May 5, 1999 W. Darrell Larison W. Darrell Larison, age 66, of Ida Grove, Iowa died Monday, April 26, 1999 at the Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 1, 1999 at the First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove, with Reverend Marvin Lindley officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery, Bedford Iowa at 4:00 p.m. with military graveside honors by John F. Hardin Post No. 164 of the American Legion. Born June 21, 1932 in Nodaway County, Sheridan, Missouri Darrell was the son of Ames and Beulah (Wilson) Larison. He graduated from Blockton High School, then served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. Following his tour of duty, Darrell attended Clarinda Community College. He married Karen Streebin on February 8, 1956, in Bedford, lowa. To this union five children were born. Darrell began his insurance career in Bedford, where he established an insurance agency at the Bedford National Bank. From 1963 until 1974 he was employed by the Pullman Insurance Agency in Sidney, Iowa. Darrell then moved to Ida Grove where he began Larison Insurance Agency. He was an active member of the business community, with partnerships in Ida Grove Homes, Pronto and various other businesses. Darrell also worked as an EMT for many years, first in Sidney and later in Ida Grove. He married Karen Collins on July 26, 1986 in Hawarden, Iowa. He was a former member of the Blockton Christian Church, later transferred his membership to the United Methodist Church in Sidney, and was a current member of the First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. Darrell belonged to Kiwanis Club and the American Legion, was a Past Worthy Patron of the Order of Eastern Star, and served as Worshipful Master of Masons. Fishing, traveling, dancing, hunting, golfing, bowling and flying were among his many interests. He was preceded in death by his father, the mother of his children Karen (Streebin) Larison, and his stepfather, Harland Freeman. Survivors include his wife Karen; five children and their spouses, Tami and Ken Lewis of Savannah, MO, Greg and Tami Larison of Storm Lake, Lisa and Greg Whigham of Red Oak, Daren and Deanne Larison of Overland Park, KS and Shawn and Stacey Larison of Sergeant Bluff; 11 grandchildren; his mother, Beulah Freeman of Bedford; two sisters and their spouses, Mona and Jack Cooper of Seattle, WA and Lynda and John Menefee of Panora; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 25, 1980, p. 4 Charles W. Mohler Last Rites Were Held December 19 Funeral services for Charles W. Mohler, 67, of Bedford, held December 19 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mr. Mohler died December 16, 1980 in Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Charles W. [oodrow] Mohler, son of Marion and Lucy Mohler, was born in Bedford, Iowa, October 30, 1913. He grew to maturity in Taylor County where he attended the public school and he lived in Taylor County all of his life. On May 15, 1948 he was united in marriage to Monica Cullen at Hiawatha, Kansas and they had lived in the Bedford area and engaged in farming. To them one daughter was born, Mary Margaret. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Mary Margaret, January 17, 1980, one brother and one sister and one half-sister. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Monica, of the home; a sister, Mary Beth, and her husband, Flavel Murphy, and a brother, Dale Mohler, and his wife, Pat; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He will be remembered as a kind and considerate loved one and he will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him. Clarinda Herald-Journal, January 23, 1989 Ruth Mohler Funeral arrangements are pending for Mrs. Ruth T. [homas] Mohler, 87, of Clarinda. Mrs. Mohler died Sunday evening, Jan. 22, 1989 at Goldenrod Manor Nursing Home in Clarinda. She was born Dec. 17,1901, at Bedford, the daughter of Clay and Nell Mathers Thomas. She was a graduate of Bedford High School. In 1924 she married Bernie Mohler, who preceded her in death in 1982. She had lived in Clarinda since coming here from Bedford in 1940. Survivors include seven children, Henry Mohler of Long Beach, Ca, Richard Mohler of Santa Rosa, Ca, Arlene Romero of San Lorenzo, Ga, Mrs. Jim (Virginia) Lucas of Altoona, Pa, Robert Mohler of Shenandoah, Mrs. Bob (Patricia) Stensgaard of Rapid City, SD, and William Mohler of Lincoln, Ne. There are 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will} be at Walker Merrick Funeral Home with burial in Fairview cemetery at Bedford. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 21, 1978 Last Rites Were Held Sept. 18 For Hazel Moore, 64 Graveside services for Mrs. Kenneth (Hazel Grace) Moore, 64, of Bedford, were held at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, September 19, conducted by Carl Cummings. Mrs. Moore died September 16, I978 at Elm Heights Rest Home in Shenandoah. Hazel G. Wright Moore, daughter of D. [avid] Ben [net] Wright and Florence Bullock Wright, was born at Bedford, Iowa, March 12, 1914. She lived in Bedford, Iowa, and grew to maturity in Taylor County where she attended public school and graduated from Bedford High School in 1932. Later she graduated from Northwest Missouri State College with a degree in elementary education. She taught school for a number of years in Taylor and Page Counties. Her last school was with the Clarinda Community Schools, retiring from her chosen profession in May 1976. She was a member of the Oak Hill Church of Gravity where she affirmed her faith in Christ when a child. On November 16,1935, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Moore at Maryville, Missouri and they had lived in the Bedford vicinity all of their married life. To this union one son, Ramon was born. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Lyle A. Wright, QM 4th Class, December 13, 1944. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Kenneth, of the home; son, Ramon, of Maryville, Missouri; sisters: Alice Murphy and Mable Vawter of Shenandoah, Ia., Helen Schoenbauer of Orlando, Fla., and Mildred Nelson of Lenox, Ia.; brothers: Walter B. of San Diego, Calif., Wayne and Cecil of Des Moines, Lee of Dallas, Oregon; mother-in-law, Mrs. Nora Moore of Twin Falls, Idaho, of whom she was very fond; brother-in-law, Arthur, of Bedford, Ia.; and sister-in-law, Clara Belle Nevin, of Kimberly, Idaho; nieces; nephews and a host of friends. She was a kind and considerate person and loved by all who knew her. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 12, 1984, p. 4 Final Rites Held In Bedford For Kenneth Moore, 71 Graveside services for Charles Kenneth Moore, 71, of Bedford, were held at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, January 9 with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Mr. Moore died January 7, 1984 in Bedford Manor. Charles Kenneth Moore, son of Charles and Nora Loch Moore, was born near Maryville, Mo. Nov. 1, 1912. The family moved to a farm southwest of Bedford in 1917 and he attended a rural school near his home. After attending Bedford High School he worked at various jobs. He and Hazel Wright were married at Maryville November 16, 1935. To this union a son, Ramon, was born. They farmed for several years then he worked in Bedford for Paul Morris and the Chevrolet garage. Mr. Moore later purchased his own welding shop in Bedford where he worked until he retired. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel and his father Charles Moore. Surviving are his son, Ramon, Bedford; his mother, Nora Moore of twin Falls, Idaho, sister and brother-in-law, Clarabell and Bob Niven, Kimberly, Idaho; and brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Zorah Moore, Bedford, Iowa; several nieces, nephews and cousins and their families. He will be remembered as a kind and considerate person, a good workman who took pride in his work and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 8, 1993 DONNA JEANE NASH Donna Jeane Nash was born April 29, 1936 in Bedford, Iowa to Leland and Thelma Manley Duncan. She passed this life August 29, 1993 at her home in Ardmore, Okla. at the age of 57 years, four months. On January 28, 1956, Richard Allen Nash and Donna Jeane Duncan were united in marriage in Bedford. Donna was a former music teacher, having taught elementary and secondary in Missouri, Nebraska, and Wyoming and was currently employed by the Ardmore School System as a librarian. She was a member, of the Bedford Methodist Church, the Eastern Star, and Women of the Moose, Elkette, and teaching organizations. Donna is survived by her husband, Richard, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Vicki Ann and Kevin Fox of Arlington, Texas; two sons, Todd Allen Nash with the U.S. Air Force in Los Angeles, Calif.; and Roy Lee Nash of Gambrills, Maryland; her brothers Waylon Duncan of Las Vegas, Nev.; her aunt, Alice Wilson of Marysville, Calif.; and her two grandchildren, Jennifer Jeane Fox and Katrina Lynn Nash. Services were held Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1993 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Peters officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 12, 1974, p. 6 Al V. Parman, 70, Final Rites Held Wednesday Funeral services for Albert V. Parman, 70, of Bedford were held Wed., Sept. 11 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Ray McCain. Mr. Parman died Monday in Grape Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. [PARMAN, ALBERT V. “AL”] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 19, 1974, p. 6 Al Parman, 70, Last Rites Held September 11 Funeral services for Albert V. Parman, 70, of Bedford, held September 11 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Rev. Ray McCain. Mr. Parman died September 9, 1974, in Grape Memorial Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Albert V. Parman, son of Robert Giles and Jennie E. Parman, was born near Hatfield, Mo., March 3, 1904. He was united in marriage to Cordia M. [erle] Smith November 10, 1922. To this union seven children were born. In 1926 he and his family moved to southern Iowa where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a member of the United Brethren Church of Weaver Chapel, and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was an active member of the Blockton Lodge for many years. He was preceded in death by father, mothers, three sisters and one brother. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Cordia M. [erle] Parman; three daughters, Juanita Parman Hilligoss of Prescott, Arizona, Nina Parman Gordon of Perry, Iowa, Frances Parman Goetz of Red Oak, Iowa; four sons, Eugene Parman of Blockton, Kenneth Parman of Toledo, Ohio, Lowell Parman of Marion, Ia., and Gary Parman of Green Bay, Wisc. He is survived by 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family, relatives and friends. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, October 6, 1993 CORDIA M. PARMAN Funeral services for Cordia M. Parman, 87, were held Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1993 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Cordia, Merle Parman, daughter of George and Viola (Lippincott) Smith, was born in Harrison County, Mo. on May 2, 1906 and departed this life at Rowley Memorial Masonic Home in Perry, Iowa at the age of 87 years, four months, 24 days. She lived near Washington Center, Mo. where she grew to maturity, attending the public school and Wesley Chapel, a Methodist Church. On November 10, 1922 she was united in marriage to Albert Parman at Bethany, Mo. and they lived in northern Missouri and southern Iowa. To this union seven children were born: Juanita Hilligoss, Nina Gordon, C. Eugene Parman, Kenneth W. Parman, W. Lowell Parman, Gary Parman, Frances Goetz. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brother, Orville Smith. Left to cherish her memory are her children and their spouses; one sister, Edith Fletchall; one brother, Manfred Smith; 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. She was a member of the Wesley Chapel and the Eastern Star She was a kind and considerate wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 20, 1977, p. 4 Darwin Redman Last Rites Held January 14 Funeral services for Darwin Stone Redman, 64, of Bedford, were held January 14 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carter Smith officiating. Mr. Redman died January 12, 1977 in his home west of Bedford. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Darwin Stone Redman, son of Denzil and Elsa [Stone] Redman, was born in Indiana on February 21, 1921 [1912]. He lived in Indiana where he attended the public schools and grew to maturity there. On October 29, 1956 he was united in marriage to Wilda Whitaker at Nebraska City, Nebraska and later moved to Glenwood, Iowa where he farmed. In 1975 he moved to Bedford on a farm west of the city. To this union no children were born. He was employed as a trucker and farmed until he entered farming about five years ago completely. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and a sister, Maxine. Left to cherish his memory are: his wife Wilda; two sons, Donald of Indiana and Terry of Los Angeles, California; two daughters, Dorothy Donaldson of Fowler, Indiana; and Kathy Berry of Otoe, Nebraska. Also his sister Virginia Mauck of Tullahoma, Tennessee; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr. Redman was a good farmer, neighbor, and citizen as shown by his serving in the Army. He will be missed by his many friends and all those who knew him. Clarinda Herald-Journal, Monday, December 28, 1992, p. 2 Wilda L. Redman Mrs. Wilda L. Redman, 72, of Clarinda died Saturday morning, December 26, 1992 at Municipal Hospital. She was born December 2, 1920 at Minden, Ne., the daughter of Ray and Esther Ritz Witaker. She was married to Darwin Redman on October 19, 1957. He preceded her in death January 12, 1977. After his death Mrs. Redman moved to Clarinda and worked at MHI as a LPN. She is survived by three children: Terry Redman, Shenandoah; Shirley Osborne, Spokane, Wa.; and Barbara Smyrda, Las Vegas, Nv. There are two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by parents, husband, daughter Kathy in 1990 and brother Harry Witaker. Graveside services were held Tuesday, December 29 at Fairview cemetery at Bedford with Rev. Dennis Bradley officiating. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be sent to the Clarinda Rescue Unit. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, July 8, 1987, p. 4 CORA GARLAND ROGERS Services for Cora Garland Rogers, 95, were held July 1 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Marcia Smith Wood officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford, Ia. Mrs. Rogers died June 29, 1987 at Bedford Manor. Cora Garland Rogers, daughter of Henry Bevens and Mary Jane Cannon was born at Florence, Ne. February 18, 1892. Her family moved by covered wagon form Nebraska to Shenandoah and then on to Bedford where Garland’s mother married the blacksmith, George Hughes. Here she attended the public school and the Christian Church. On January 25, 1914 she was united in marriage to Reid Rogers at Bedford and they lived on the Rogers family farm south of Bedford. To this union two children were born: Troy Hughes Rogers and Delbert Richard Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Troy and his wife Pauline, and Delbert, and his wife Helen; two grandchildren, Mary Lou and her husband Jack Bowman of Omaha, and Jeanne and her husband Dennis Crawford of New Market; two great grandchildren, Nathan and Keri Beth Crawford. She was a member of the Bedford Christian Church and Rebekah Lodge. She was a kind and considerate wife and mother and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 8, 2004 HAILEY ROWAN Hailey Grace Rowan, infant daughter of Dustin Joel and Lacy Leann (Dalton) Rowan, was born Monday, August 30, 2004 at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri. Hailey passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at the hospital. Hailey is survived by her parents, Dustin and Lacy, of Bedford, IA; sister, Brooklyn, age 2; grandparents Steve and Linda Rowan of Bedford, Mark and Lisa Dalton of Bedford; great grandparents Harold and Phyllis Rowan of Coin, IA; Don and Evelyn Maxwell, of Clarinda, IA, and Gary and Phyllis Nally, Maryville, MO; great great grandfather Kenneth Brown of Grant City, MO; aunts and uncles Jake Dalton and Sheena Dalton of Bedford, Brett and Angel Rowan and their son Rush of Stewart, IA. Private services were held at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Bedford, IA, with Rev. Randy Allman officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 17, 1981, [p. 1] Bedford Man Killed In Auto Accident Russell Scott, 46, of Bedford was killed early Wednesday morning about 1:45 a. m. when the tractor truck he was driving collided with an automobile on a snow packed overpass near Fairmont in south central Nebraska. Scott who was driving a tractor-truck with a flatbed loaded with water pipes collided with a pickup truck on U. S. 81 over Hwy. 6. The Wichita, Kansas woman driving the pickup and Scott went through the guard rail off the overpass. Both were killed. The pickup had apparently skidded into Scott’s lane, according to police reports.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 24, 1981, p. 4 Russell Scott, 46, Final Rites Held Here Dec. 19 Funeral services for Robert Russell Scott, 46, of Bedford, held December 19 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mr. Scott was killed in a traffic accident near Fairmont, Nebr. December 16. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Robert Russell Scott, son of Robert Harold Scott and Verona Viola Setterburg Scott, was born near Bethesda in Page County, Iowa, April 4, 1935. He grew to maturity in Page and Fremont counties where he attended the public school and the Bethesda Lutheran church. On April 3, 1954 he was united in marriage to Lois Beth Devoe at Maryville, Missouri, and they lived in Bedford, Iowa, all of their married life. To this union two children were born: Teresa Lynn and Robert Jeffrey Scott. He was employed as a truck driver for Werner Enterprises and had followed this profession for the past 28 years. He was a member of the Bethesda Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Charles DeVoe. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lois and the two children, Teresa Lynn and Robert Jeffrey of the home; four sisters: Dorie Whipp, Carol Hook, Becky Beeler and Patti Runyan; two brothers: Mike and Steve Scott; stepmother, Betti Scott; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Russell will be remembered by family and friends as a kind and considerate loved one and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, January 30, 2002 ARTHUR CLAIR SOUDER Funeral services for Clair Souder, age 98, of Bedford, who died Tuesday, January 22, 2002 were held Friday, January 25, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford with Pastor Jenny Corley officiating. Interment was held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to the United Methodist Church. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Arthur Clair Souder, the youngest of seven children, was born March 1, 1903, to Frank and Carrie (Hayes) Souder in Bureau County, Illinois. He grew up attending rural school in Illinois until moving to the Bedford area with his family as a young boy. The family farmed in the Conway area. On December 31, 1926 he was united in marriage to Susie Pauline Sharp in Bedford. Clair and Susie enjoyed farming for many years, selling the family farm and retiring in 1959. Clair and Susie moved to Colorado where they lived for one year, however, missing the Bedford area, they returned and purchased forty acres east of the City Reservoir where together they enjoyed the activities of running a smaller farm. When time allowed, Clair loved to fish. Clair also owned a local pool hall in downtown Bedford where he had a good time playing pool and snooker with his friends. Together Clair and Susie enjoyed traveling, especially to Alaska, California and Colorado. Although Clair and Susie had no children of their own, they dearly loved Patricia Myers whom they considered as their daughter and her son Jeff Epperson, as their grandson. Susie passed away in 1998 and as Clair's health started to fail, he moved to the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center. Clair was a member of the United Methodist Church. Clair is survived by a daughter Patricia Myers and husband Jerry of Omaha, Nebraska; a grandson, Jeffrey Epperson and wife Margaret and their children, Patrick and Kristen all of Lincoln, Nebraska; a brother-in-law, Oscar Sharp of Osceola; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceding Clair in death were his parents Frank and Carrie, his wife Susie, four brothers and two sisters. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, December 30, 1998, p. 3 Susie Pauline Souder Susie Pauline Souder, daughter of Sally Ann and Alexander Sharp was born at Parnell, MO on November 16, 1906 and departed this life on December 22, 1998 in Bedford, Iowa at the age of 92. She lived in the Bedford and Conway areas and grew to maturity in the Bedford area where she attended the public school and the Methodist Church. On December 31, 1926 she was united in marriage to Arthur Clair Souder at Bedford where they continued to reside. To this union joined one adopted child and grandson. She was engaged in farming with her husband until retirement. Susie was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and four sisters. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Clair; daughter and husband, Patricia and Jerry Myers of Omaha, NE; grandson, wife and son, Jeffrey, Margaret and Patrick Epperson of Lincoln, NE; brother and wife, Oscar and Pauline Sharp of Osceola, IA; many nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Methodist Church where she was active in the Ladies Group. Susie was a kind and considerate wife, parent, friend and neighbor who was always willing to help anyone and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She enjoyed gardening, raising flowers and working in the yard. Susie also enjoyed traveling, especially the trips to Alaska, California and Colorado. Funeral services were held December 26 at Novinger Taylor Funeral Home in Bedford with Pastor Ruth Melick officiating. Burial at Fairview Cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, February 5, 1992 DR. C.W. STEWARD Dr. Charles William Steward, DDS, 88, retired dentist of Sheridan, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1992 at a Birmingham, Ala. hospital of complications following a stroke. Dr. Steward practiced dentistry in Bedford, Iowa for over 50 years beginning in 1929. Born on a farm near Avondale, Adair County, Iowa, on November 19, 1903, son of Carlie Chaney and Charles Wilbur Steward, he attended country school, Fontanelle High School where he graduated and attended and graduated from the University of Iowa with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He moved to the Bedford area, bought a local dental practice and married Charlotte Garwood. Dr. Steward was active in civic and professional organizations. He was a member of the United Methodist church, Southwest Iowa Dental Association, of which he was a past president, lifetime member of the Iowa Dental Society, member of the executive council of the Blue Grass Council of the Boy Scouts of America, which awarded him the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award to a scouting leader. He also was a member of the Taylor Lodge No. 156, AF. and AM. of which he was a past master; Triangle Chapter No. 68, Royal Arch Masons Commandery of Creston, Iowa; and a life member of the Moila Temple of St. Joseph and Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital. Dr. Steward was elected to two six-year terms on the Bedford School Board. During his last term the board purchased the first school buses. He was a founder and first president of the Bedford Lions Club, a member of the Rifle and Pistol Club, the Bedford Gun Club, and the Bedford Country Club. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Charlotte in 1973; a son William G. in 1991; a stepdaughter, Lois J. Rowen in 1984; and his two older sisters, Reba Edwards and Sarah Pote, and two younger brothers, H. Colonel and Ralph Steward. In 1981, he married the former Bonnie Winemiller in Sheridan. She survives at the home. Additional survivors include two sons, Robert of Birmingham, Al. and Richard of Elmhurst, Ill.; a step-son, Dale Winemiller of Rolla, Mo; a step-daughter Sherrie Scott of St. Joseph; a brother, Wilbur of Greenfield, Iowa; 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren, and four step great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 1, 1992 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Burial was at Bedford's Fairview Cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 13, 1979 Services Tuesday For Roy L. Volkmar, 64 Funeral services were held Tues., September 11, for Roy L Volkmar, 64, well-known local businessman and civic leader. He died at his home in Bedford on September 8, 1979. Funeral services were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings in charge. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Roy Louis Volkmar, son of August H. [enry] and Rachel Turpin Volkmar, was born at Foristell, Mo., on December 16, 1914. As a young boy, he moved with his parents to Greenville, Ill., where he attended public school and graduated from the high school. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy during the war. Following the war he moved to Bedford, where he was a partner in Bedford Building, Supply with Paul Cobb and John Sinclair, whom he met while serving overseas. After Cobb moved to St. Louis, Mo., and Sinclair returned to Tennessee, Roy remained as sole owner of Bedford Building Supply. Roy was active in his business until the time of his death, serving his customers and his community faithfully and well. On May 14, 1947, Roy was united in marriage to Anna Mae Hoard at Hiawatha, Kansas, and they have lived all of their married life in Bedford. Four children were born to bless their home and to share their love: Michael, Gregory, Patricia and Roger. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Forest and Burl, and a granddaughter, Kimberlea, who died in infancy. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Anna Mae, of the home; Michael and wife, Linda, of Norfolk, Neb.; Gregory, Patricia and Roger of Bedford; three grandchildren, Michael, Aaron and Nathanial; six brothers, Carl, Hillary, Edward, Fred, Walter and Vernon; aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Roy was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the American Legion, the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department, Taylor Lodge No. 156, A. F. & A. M. He was a director of the Iowa Retail Hardware Association. Roy had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, and for a number of years had attended classes at Northwest Missouri State University. He was only a few hours from completing his degree, and had recently enrolled for the fall semester. Roy was active in community affairs and displayed a great interest in the welfare and future of his community. He was a kind and considerate husband, father, brother and friend, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 20, 1977 Last Rites Held October 13 for Bob Wehrkamp Funeral services for Robert H. Wehrkamp, 55, of Bedford, were held October 13 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. Dwayne E. Madsen officiating. Mr. Wehrkamp died in Clarinda Municipal Hospital October 11, 1977. Bedford American Legion Post No. 164 conducted military honors at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Robert H. [enry] Wehrkamp, son of Henry and Mary O'Dell Wehrkamp, was born December 31, 1921 in Page County, Clarinda, Ia. A veteran of World War II he was severely injured while in the service. He was preceded in death by his father. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Amanda; two stepdaughters, Carol Simmons, Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. and Connie Weller, Gilman, Ia.; two stepsons, James Arnold with the Army, and Larry Arnold, St. Joseph, Mo.; his mother, Mary Wehrkamp, brother, Donald Wehrkamp and wife. Marge, of Bedford, three sisters, Dessie Cagley of Glendale, Calif., Roberta Anderson, Hutchison, Kans. and Fama Jo Lamb, of Omaha, Nebr.; one nephew, Monte Wehrkamp; several other relatives and friends. He will be missed by all. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 23, 1976 Col. Guy Young Final Rites Held Here Sept. 20 Funeral services for Colonel L. Guy Young, well known Bedford resident; civic leader, former member of the Iowa Natural Resources Council and active Democrat leader, were held in the United Christian-Presbyterian Church in Bedford September 20 conducted by Rev. C. Ray McCain. Col. Young died September 16, 1976. Military graveside services were conducted by Offutt Military Honors Team from Offutt Air Force Base from Omaha, in Fairview Cemetery. Lewis Guy Young, son of Minnie Cunningham and Lewis Henry Young, was born near Milo, Iowa, on January 2, 1904. He lived in Milo and Indianola, where he graduated from Indianola High School and Simpson College. On June 24, 1925, he was united in marriage with Margaret E. Ash at Bedford, Iowa. To this union two daughters were born, Katherine Louise, now Mrs. LesIie D. Gates of Carbondale, Illinois, and Margaret Ann, now Mrs. Alan R. [obert] Rosenfield of Columbus, Ohio. He was associated with the Taylor County Service Company for several years. He and his wife subsequently purchased it. He entered the service of his country in 1942. He retired from the United States Air Force in 1957, having attained the rank of colonel. He was preceded in death by his parents, his three brothers Clyde, Cleo, and Dale, and his sister Hazel. He is survived by his wife; two daughters; six grandchildren; three sisters-in-law; three nephews and two nieces and their families: and a cousin who was raised by his parents. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, which he served as Deacon and Elder and as a delegate to the Presbyterian General Assembly. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was affiliated with several Masonic organizations. He was in his fiftieth year of membership in Taylor Lodge Number 156 A. F. and A. M. of Bedford, Iowa, and belonged to the Knights Templar, the Tokyo, Japan, Scottish Rite Bodies, and the Tokyo Shrine. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He served with distinction on the Iowa Natural Resources Council and was active in many civic organizations. He was a man of strong convictions and great enthusiasm and he lived life fully. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, December 31, 1997 Margaret Young Funeral services for Margaret Young were held Monday, December 29, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at the Novinger Taylor Funeral Home, Bedford, Iowa. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Rev. Ted DeHass was the minister. Margaret E. (Ash) Young was the daughter of Hiram Samuel Ash and Ida Isabel (Peltier) Ash. She was born in Bedford on March 11, 1903 and departed this life on December 20, 1997 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 94 years. She grew to maturity in Bedford where she attended the public school and the Presbyterian Church. Attending Simpson College, she met her future husband Guy, and she graduated from the University of Iowa. On June 25 [24], 1925 she married Lewis Guy Young at Bedford, Iowa and they lived in Iowa, New York, Oklahoma, and Japan. To this union two children were born: Katherine Louise (Pat) and Margaret Ann (Peg). Margaret lived a full and interesting life. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Left to cherish her memory are: her daughters and their husbands, Pat and Les Gates of Carbondale, Illinois and Peg and Al Rosenfield of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren; her sister, Helen R. Anderson of Red Oak, Iowa; three nephews and two nieces. Margaret was a member of the Bedford Presbyterian Church, the PEO, the Fortnightly Club, The American Legion Auxiliary and Eastern Star. She was a warm and witty wife, mother and friend and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Margaret was a warm, wry, competent and sometimes surprisingly independent person. She learned to drive a car at age 13, was reprimanded for wearing her gym bloomers above her knees during college cleanup day, and neglected to tell her parents that she had changed her college major from music to English until they showed up for graduation. Long before such things were "done", she supported Guy during his last year of college. While they were teaching in Danville, they sneaked into Burlington to dance and had to leave via the fire escape when one of the school board members showed up. When Guy went into the Air Force in World War II, she coped with two daughters, helped her aging parents run the telephone company and managed two farms. She willingly undertook trips that were adventures: to Washington, D.C. in an ancient overheating Pontiac; to Seattle via the "scenic" route (Oklahoma and San Diego) to go to Japan. She flabbergasted her daughters when she and her sister fell into uncontrollable giggles; she stopped Guy in his tracks when he remarked that "We don't need a women's movement" - - her response was a terse "Oh yes we do!" When coming out of the anesthesia after surgery in the 1980's, she reduced a nurse to speechlessness, the nurse was asking her name, the date and others questions to check her consciousness, and asked her - "Who is the President?" Margaret's clear response was "I don't let that name pass my lips". She really liked people, and it showed. The house was always open to all her daughters' friends; she not only loved but liked her relatives; she would get down on the floor and play with the little ones and would listen to and take seriously the older ones. She was a great role model, demonstrating that you could have firm opinions but could still have a civil, pleasant discussion. She was loyal and sweet, but it was well to remember the Revolutionary motto, "Don't tread on me" if you decided to take her on on a matter of principle. She wasn't perfect, but she was a perfect mother, and she "mothered" as many of us as she could reach. Towards the end her short-term memory sometimes failed, but amazingly, she was always right there when it was news from friends and family. She listened to the news from the Times Press and laughed with Hope's column. Her old friends were so dear to her that she would dream about them and believe they had been to visit her. Her dearest wish was to come home to Bedford, and now she has. |