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[ANDERSON, LEON CLARE "SWEDE"] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 25, 1971, p. 3 Last Rites Held Nov. 12 for Leon Anderson Funeral services for Leon Clare Anderson, 57, of Bedford, held November 12 at the First Baptist Church in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Ollie Odle. He entered his eternal home as a Child of God, November 9, 1971. Interment was at Fairview Bedford. Leon Clare Anderson, oldest child of August and Emma Rosling Anderson, was born in Elliott, Iowa, November 22, 1913. Clare had received the nickname of Swede as a youngster because his parents had come from Sweden. He was proud of this heritage and enjoyed being called Swede. Swede attended school at Elliott and Creston, Iowa. As a young man he came to the Fairview community in Taylor County. The people of this community were always very special to Swede. He left the Fairview community when he moved to Bedford with his family in 1959. In March 1942, he entered military service and received his honorable discharge in November 1945. Much of this time was spent on islands in the Pacific. He was always proud of his country and took pride in serving his country in time of war. Swede was a member of the American Legion, Bedford. On February 3, 1946, he was married to Wilma Damewood. They had the wonderful privilege of celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary this year. The Lord blessed this marriage with three children: John Dean, student at Northwest Missouri State College, Maryville, Mo., Marcia Russell of rural Bedford; Nancy Jane 7th grade student at Bedford Junior High School. Swede had been employed by the Iowa State Highway Commission since July 1961. Swede knew the Lord as his personal Saviour and loved Him. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bedford. He served his church faithfully and was a member on the Inter-Church Council. Swede appreciated and enjoyed many things. He appreciated all sports, but football was Mr. No. 1. He enjoyed the countryside especially if there was a pond with a few fish tucked in. He enjoyed good food. He loved and enjoyed his family and friends. This year Swede had added a son-in-law and granddaughter to his family. These two were very special and dear to him. Swede was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, a sister and her husband, Elinor and Earnest Rose. Swede's love, his thoughtfulness and kindness will be cherished and treasured by his wife, Wilma; his children John and Nancy of the home, Marcia and her husband Henry and their daughter Tricia; a sister and her husband, Alberta and Glenn Wearmouth of Creston, Iowa; a brother and his wife, Elmo and Beatrice Anderson, Klamath Falls, Oregon; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 11, 1984 Kenneth Barks services held Last rites were held October 8 for Kenneth Barks, 80, at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Mr. Barks died October 5, 1984 at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda. Kenneth Estel Barks, son of Noah Barks and Effie Annette Churchill, was born on a farm near Hopkins, Missouri, May 5, 1904 and lived in the Hopkins-Sheridan area during his childhood years. The family moved to Bedford during his teen years at the age of 18. He went to Colorado to work in the beet fields. He later returned to the Bedford area where he worked as a mechanic in several garages and worked in what is now Severs-Stacy Hardware Store. On February 27, 1932, he was united in marriage to Ruth Gunson at Maryville, Missouri, and they lived on a farm near Sheridan, Missouri. To this union two children were born, Noah Dean Barks and Virginia Ann Winston. Kenneth farmed on the same farm for 47 years. As a farmer, he served as a committeeman in the ASC office in Maryville from 1961 to 1972. In 1978 Kenneth and Ruth moved to Bedford where they made their home. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother Guy Barks. Kenneth leaves his wife, Ruth; his son, Dean and his wife, Laura Jo; his daughter, Virginia, and her husband, Jack; his sister, Myrtle Barks; two grandsons, Michael and Brian Barks. He was a member of the Christian Church in Bedford. Kenneth's trademarks were his friendly smile and his positive, pleasant attitude. He accepted life as it really was.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 7, 2002 RUTH ESTHER BARKS Ruth Esther Barks, 95, formerly of Bedford, died on July 25, 2002, at Brighton Gardens Prairie Village, Kansas. Funeral services were held at the Swanson-Price Chapel, Hopkins, Missouri on July 29, 2002, with interment at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford, Iowa, with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Ruth was born to John Gunson and Lillie Rawlings Gunson on May 12, 1907. Ruth graduated from Bedford High School with the class of 1925. She married Kenneth Estel Barks on February 27, 1927 in Maryville, MO. She was a homemaker, Deputy Treasurer and later worked at the Citizens Bank and then at the National Bank of Bedford. She was a member of the Bedford Baptist Church. Ruth lived in rural Sheridan, MO, from 1932-1978 and in the Bedford area since 1979. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband (1984); parents; three brothers, Jerry Gunson, Frank Gunson and George Gunson. Survivors include one daughter, Virginia Winston, Prairie Village, KS; one son, Dean Barks, Bella Vista, AR.; two grandchildren, Brian and Michael; four great grandchildren, Laura, Hannah, Olivia and Matt. Memorials may be given to the Fairview Cemetery Fund.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, August 11, 1993 ROSA BRAND Funeral services for Rosa Iola Campbell Brand were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 1993 at the Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home in Bedford, Iowa with Rev. Ted DeHass. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Rosa Iola Campbell Brand, daughter of John Albert and Lucy Warner Campbell, was born hear Sheridan, Wyo. June 7, 1904 and departed this life August 6, 1993 at Bedford Manor, Bedford, Iowa at the age of 89 years, one month and 30 days. At the age of three years she moved by covered wagon to Ringgold County, Iowa where she went to the rural Star Center School. She later furthered her education by attending Mt. Ayr High School. She enrolled in a normal training course while living with the Rev. Jay Kirkendall family and worked for her room and board. She graduated in 1925 and began teaching school. She then met Homer Beryl Brand and they were married on February 16, 1927 at the home of the bride's parents. They made their home on a farm north of Clearfield. She worked six and one-half years as an assistant telephone operator in Clearfield for her mother-in-law. She and Homer also ran the theater and ice cream parlor. In the 30s, they moved to a farm west of Blockton. She taught at several schools in the Blockton and Platteville area. In 1940, a daughter, Lula Mae, was born to bless this home. They moved to a farm in Gay Township in the early 40s. She belonged to West Gay Club, and served as secretary and treasurer. They farmed together and raised a big garden until Homer passed away in 1973. They spent 46 happy years together. Following Homer's passing, Rosa obtained her first driver's license and she continued gardening on the family farm. At the age of 80 years, she bought a new chain saw and sawed her own wood for her wood stove. Due to declining health, she made her home with her daughter, Lula Mae Townsend and family in her later years. Rosa was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Homer; four brothers, Charley, Jim, Hugh, and Archie; sister, Bernice and her husband, Charley Waters. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Lula Mae and her husband, Eldon, of Blockton; grandsons, Edwin and his wife Connie of Bedford and Evan of Maryville; one brother, Joe Campbell and his wife, Bertha, formerly of Clearfield; three sisters-in-law, Lela Campbell, Veretta Campbell, and Adeline Campbell; several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Rosa was a member of the Methodist Church in Mt. Ayr, later transferring to the Methodist Church in Bedford. The gardens, the green Chevy four-wheel drive pickup, chain saw, her sows, her chickens, her views as to who should prepare her meals (Eldon and Ed), when she got up and when she went to bed, her teaching experience, and her views and practice of good, hard work showed Rosa to be a determined and active person who blessed her family, her friends, her students and her community. Her life partly described: "She was a worker!" In her last days at the nursing home, it was said about her: "She always had a smile on her face."
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 31, 1984 Garland Buzzard, 78 Final Rites Held Here May 23 Funeral services for Mrs. Loren (Ada Garland) Buzzard, 78, of Bedford, held May 23 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were officiated by Rev. Dwayne Madsen. Mrs. Buzzard died May 20, 1984 in her home near Bedford. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Ada Garland Buzzard, daughter of Edna and Joseph Bird, was born September 21, 1905 in Parnell, Mo. She lived in Nodaway County and grew to maturity in the Maple Grove community. She attended the Maple Grove Methodist Church and attended public schools. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Garland was united in marriage to Loren Buzzard on February 28, 1926 and they lived on a farm near Hopkins, Mo. To this union two children were born: Helen Rogers and Lois Ohn. Mrs. Buzzard was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and an infant sister. Left to cherish her memory are: her husband, Loren; two daughters: Helen and her husband, Delbert Rogers, and Lois Ohn; three grandchildren: Mary Lou Bowman and her husband, Jack, Jeanne Crawford and her husband, Dennis and Justin Martin Ohn; two great grandchildren: Nathan and Keri Beth Crawford; one sister, Neva Crane; one brother, Dale Bird.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 1, 1995 LOREN BUZZARD Loren Johnson Buzzard, the son of Charles and Rosa Jane King Buzzard was born at Pickering, Mo. on July 16, 1905. He grew up in the Pickering and Hopkins, Mo. areas where he attended country school. On February 28, 1926, he married Ada Garland Bird at Bedford, Iowa and they lived in the Hopkins area where they were engaged in fanning. To this union two daughters were born, Helen and Lois. Loren retired in 1976 and continued to live on the farm until moving to Bedford Manor five years ago. He died on February 14, 1995 at Bedford Manor after attaining the age of 89 years, six months and 29 days. He was a long time member of the Bedford United Methodist Church where he had held the position of head usher for many years. Loren was preceded in death by both parents; his wife, Garland; one sister, Lela; two stepbrothers, Harold and Ollen; and one stepsister, Ruby. He is survived by his daughters, Helen and Delbert Rogers; and Lois Ohn and Glen Clark; two granddaughters, Mary Lou and Jack Bowman, and Jeanne and Dennis Crawford; one grandson, Marty Ohm [Ohn]; one great grandson, Nathan Crawford; one great granddaughter, Keri Crawford; a sister-in-law, Neva Crane; one step-brother, Noble Mothershead; and one step-sister Demi Dowling. He was a kind and considerate father and friend and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, October 12, 1988 FRANCIS EVERSON DANIELS Services for Francis Everson Daniels, 86, were held at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home October 10 officiated by Rev. Carl Cummings. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery. Mr. Daniels died October 7, 1988 at Heartland East Hospital, St. Joseph, Mo. Francis Everson Daniels, son of Levi R. Daniels and Myrtle Huey Daniels was born at Pickering, Nodaway County Missouri August 13, 1902. He grew to maturity in Polk Township, Taylor County Iowa where he attended Valley rural school and the Christian Church of Siam, Ia. On February 12, 1929 he was united in marriage to Hazel Stickelman at the Christian parsonage in Bedford, Ia. To this union eight children were born: Duane, Ralph Jean May, Glen, Dale, Roy and Doyle and Gene. He resided in rural Taylor county on a farm until the family moved to [Bedford. His] first work was at the Lake of Three Fires after moving to Bedford and soon there after he was employed by Taylor County for approximately retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Jean May who died in infancy. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Hazel of the home and a sister Chloe Stewart; seven children: Duane, Ralph and his wife Eleanor, Glen and his wife Carol, Dale and his wife Marilyn, Roy and his wife Cheryl, Doyle and his wife Maryann and Gene and his wife Rita; 30 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was a member of the Christian Church of Siam. His family and friends will long remember the good life that he lived and the love that he shared with family and friends.
[DANIELS, HAZEL BELL STICKELMAN] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, May 16, 2001, p. 5 HAZEL BELL DANIELS Funeral services for Hazel Daniels, beloved wife of Francis Daniels, age 94 of Bedford, who died Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center were held Friday, May 11, 2001 at 10:00 a. m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford with Pastor Tim Maxa officiating. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to the Bedford Ambulance Service. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Hazel Bell Daniels was born November 6, 1906 in Siam, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur Stickelman and Elsie Cunning Stickelman. Hazel grew up attending school in Siam and on February 12, 1929 she was united in marriage to Francis Daniels at the Christian Church Parsonage in Bedford. Hazel was a true homemaker. She was an excellent cook, making sure no one ever went hungry at her house. She enjoyed the outdoors, working in her large garden, and tending to the family home. Raising seven boys was a full-time job, but Hazel had a way of keeping things in order, as well as clean and neat. Hazel lived for her family, always putting the needs of others before her own. She took great pride in her family, with a special spot in her heart for grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of the Siam Christian Church, a quilting club and the band mothers. Hazel is survived by her six sons, James Ralph Daniels and wife Elanore of Maryville, Missouri; Glen Daniels and wife Carol of Carter Lake, Iowa; Dale Daniels and wife Marilyn of Eagle Grove, Iowa; Roy Daniels and wife Mary of Maryville, Missouri; Doyle Daniels and wife Mary Ann of Dearborn, Missouri; and Gene Daniels and Rita of Bedford, Iowa; a sister, Maxine Poague of McMinnville, Oregon; thirty-one grandchildren; thirty-seven great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. Preceding Hazel in death are her husband Francis E. Daniels; her parents, Arthur and Elsie; a son, Francis D. Daniels; a daughter, Jean Mae Daniels at birth; a sister, Mable Mothershead; and a grandson, Larry Daniels.
[GILBERT, FLORENCE ALICE "FLOSSIE" TOWNSEND] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 5, 1986, p. 6 Last rites held for Florence Gilbert Funeral services were held for Florence Alice Gilbert, 80, February 22, 1986 at Shum Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Hunt officiating. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. She died February 20, 1986 at Bedford Manor Nursing Home. Florence Alice Gilbert, daughter of Frank J. [ames] and Amy Catherine Townsend, was born at Bedford, Iowa on May 13, 1905. She was raised in the Bedford area and lived on farms surrounding Bedford. She attended the Frog Valley country school, Bedford High School, and the Christian Church. On December 3, 1927 she was united in marriage to Raymond Lee Gilbert at Grant City, Missouri, and they lived on farms around Bedford. Five children were born to the Gilberts: Harold Lloyd, Dolores Orleen, Doyle Dean, Betty Phon, and Lowell Lee. Together Raymond and Florence engaged in farming. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ray; and two brothers Orie and Everett Townsend. Left to cherish her memory are: her five children, Harold and wife Annlea Gilbert of Fairfax, Iowa, Dolores Cox of New Market, Iowa, Doyle and wife Peggy Gilbert of Lincoln, Nebraska, Betty and husband George McBride of Bedford, and Lowell Gilbert of Bedford; her sister, Alta Barnett of Garden View Nursing Home in Shenandoah, Iowa; her sister-in-law, Evelyn Smith of Prescott, Iowa; 16 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Florence was a member of the Christian Church. She was a kind and happy woman who loved the outdoors, took great pleasure in her animals and her garden. Her family loved her dearly and will greatly miss her.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 21, 1985, p. 6 Services for Raymond Lee Gilbert Last rites for Raymond Lee Gilbert, 80, were held February 16 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Pastor Duane Hunt officiating. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Mr. Gilbert died at his home Feb. 13, 1985. Raymond Lee Gilbert, son of Emmett Lee and Rosie Jane Wilder Gilbert, was born at Okmulgee in the then territory of Oklahoma on August 3, 1904, and grew up in the area of Hopkins, Missouri, and attended area rural schools. He was a hard-working farmer all of his life. On December 3, 1927 he was united in marriage to Florence Alice Townsend at Grant City, Missouri, and the couple lived thereafter in the Bedford, Iowa area. To this union five children were born: Harold Lloyd, Dolores Orleen, Doyle Dean, Betty F., and Lowell Lee. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Left to cherish his memory are: his wife, Florence, a resident of Bedford Manor Nursing Home; three sons---Harold and his wife Annalea Gilbert of Fairfax, Iowa, Doyle and his wife Peggy Gilbert of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Lowell Gilbert of Bedford; two daughters---Dolores Cox of New Market, Iowa, and Betty and her husband George McBride of Bedford; 16 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law---Evelyn Smith of Prescott, Iowa, and Alta Barnett, a resident of Garden View Nursing Home in Shenandoah, Iowa; nieces and nephews; and many friends. Being raised in a family with limited means, Raymond demonstrated strong determination; he worked hard all of his life and never accepted the word "can't." He enjoyed farming and animals and the outdoors, including fishing and hunting with his children. Talking and telling stories were pastimes that brought him much pleasure. Raymond was a well-regarded man, and will be remembered by his family as a good and kind husband, father, and grandfather.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 7, 1974, p. 3 Last Rites Held March 3 for Cleo Gold, 79 Funeral services for Cleo Clyde Gold, 79, of Bedford, held March 3 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Ray McCain. Mr. Gold died March 1, 1974 at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Cleo Clyde Gold was the son of George and Winnie Jane Gold. He was married to Nellie Munn in 1922 and three children were born to bless this home: Arleta and her husband, Don Roberts, Independence, Mo.; Jack and his wife, Norma Jean, Bedford; and Bill and his wife, Mary Ann, Hamburg, Ia. There are eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Cleo belonged to the United Christian-Presbyterian Church. He was a good husband and father; and will be missed by his family, other relatives and a host of friends. Out of town relatives attending the services were: Dennis Roberts, Independence, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gold, Omaha, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Rick Nook and Carey, Lincoln, Nebr.; Rodney Gold, Iowa City; Seborn Bronnenberg, Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Keith and Linda, Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Keith, Shakopee, Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. Art McMahill, Bentonville, Arkansas; Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Harsha, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Stubbe and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harsha, Baxter, Ia.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, December 31, 2003 NELLIE GOLD Funeral services for Nellie Gold, age 99 of Bedford, who died Wednesday, December 24, 2003 were held Saturday, December 27, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor William Ballard officiating. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in her name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Nellie Munn Gold, daughter of David L. [eslie] Munn and Ida Mae Loupee, was born near Newton, Iowa on October 13,1904, and passed away December 24, 2003 at the Goldenrod Manor in Clarinda, Iowa, at the age of 99 years, 2 months, and 11 days. She came to Bedford with her parents in 1914 and attended school at Hess and Forest Grove, near Bedford. Her parents made several moves in the area and, finally, moved back to Baxter, Iowa. She was one of 12 children. In 1922, she married Cleo Gold of Bedford, and they lived on a farm east of town. To this union, a daughter and two sons were born—Arleta, Jack and Bill. They moved into Bedford where she lived the rest of her life. Nellie worked at the Cudahy Packing Plant until it closed and the Gold Coin Laundromat until 1993. She worked hard all of her life and made many, many friends. Nellie was a great cook and baker. She was a perfectionist in all that she did, whether her appearance, her yard, or anything else, things had to be just right. Nellie was a member of the Christian Presbyterian Church. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Arleta Roberts of Independence, Missouri, two sons, Jack Gold and wife Norma of Bedford, Iowa, and Bill Gold and wife Mary Ann of Shambaugh, Iowa, eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceding Nellie in death are her parents, husband Cleo in 1974, five brothers and six sisters. She was the last of her eleven siblings to pass away. Nellie was a loving and faithful mother to her family and will be sadly missed by those who knew her.
[HARDEE, BEVERLY JANE HENSLEY] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 30, 1987 BEVERLY JANE HARDEE Services for Beverly Jane Hardee, 54, were held September 24 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Jon Palmquist officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Mrs. Hardee died September 22, 1987 at her home in Bedford, Ia. Beverly Jane Hardee, daughter of Halbert and Beatrice Orme Hensley was born in Polk Township, Taylor County, Iowa September 17, 1933. She lived in Taylor County, Iowa and grew to maturity in rural Taylor County. She attended the Valley Rural School and graduated from high school in Hopkins, Mo. On August 8, 1951 she was united in marriage to Robert R. Hardee at Clarinda, Ia. in the Methodist Church and they lived in Taylor County. To this union four children were born, Michael G., Maria Jean, Jayne Ellen and William E. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Elizabeth Jayne Chrouser. Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Halbert and Beatrice Hensley; husband, Robert Hardee; children, Michael, Maria Willard, Jayne Chrouser and William; brother, Gary Hensley; sister, Nancy DeJoode; grandchildren, Nathan, Matthew and Andrew Hardee, Karye and Nick Willard, Emily Hardee, and Meredith Chrouser. She was a faithful member of the New Market Church and served in many capacities, including Sunday School teacher, working in the Vacation Bible School, nursery supervisor, president of the Loyal Sisters, and many times and in many ways she served quietly and behind the scenes in service to her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. She had also in the past been active in 4-H, serving as a leader. Her life was one of loving service to others. Beverly was a kind and considerate wife, mother, daughter and friend and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, July 14, 2004 ROBERT HARDEE Funeral services for Robert Hardee, age 75 of Bedford, who died Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at Creighton Medical Center were held Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Russ Clark officiating. Interment was held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in Robert's name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Robert Roger Hardee was born July 4, 1929 east of Shambaugh, Iowa the son of Emory and Mary Belle Smith Hardee. Bob grew up in the Siam area and started school at the Hardee School west of Siam. He graduated from College Springs in 1947. On August 8, 1951 he was united in marriage to Beverly Hensley in Clarinda. Two weeks later he was drafted into the Armed Forces and was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska for the majority of his military service. Upon his service discharge, Bob and Beverly began farming north of Gravity and raising their four children, Mike, Maria, Jayne and Bill. In 1977 Bob and Beverly moved from the farm to a house in Bedford. Beverly passed away in 1987. On February 4, 1989 Bob was united in marriage to Cathryn Thomas in New Market. The couple has spent the last fifteen years enjoying their home in Bedford, traveling and spending time with their six children and eighteen grandchildren. Bob loved the farm from an early age and enjoyed the lifestyle it provided. It was an occupation he continued throughout his life. Bob supplemented his farm income over the years by assembling equipment at Wilson Implement in Bedford and working as a butcher at Potts Locker in Hopkins. Bob was an excellent carpenter and had built over forty homes in the Bedford area as well as helping his brothers build in Grandview, Missouri. He also helped build homes for children and grandchildren in Rolla, Kirksville and St. Louis, Missouri and Kenai, Alaska, and helped to build a church on a mission trip to Belem- Brazil. Bob had also carried rural mail for thirty-one years. Being born on the Fourth of July, Bob was very patriotic and he loved God, family and country dearly. He was a longtime member of the New Market Church of Christ, having served as a Church Elder, Board Member, Church Treasurer and Sunday School Teacher for many years. Bob had the privilege of baptizing a daughter and several grandchildren. He was also a member of the Gravity American Legion. Left to cherish Bob's memory are his wife Cathryn; his children, Michael and Dorothy Hardee of Camdenton, Missouri; Maria and Bruce Willard of Quincy, Illinois; Jayne and Bruce Chrouser of Clarinda; William and Susie Hardee of Weatherford, Texas; Brenda and William Roser of Watonga, Oklahoma and Brian and Allison Thomas of Corning; eighteen grandchildren, Nathan and Katie Hardee; Matthew and Marbree Hardee; Andrew Hardee; Karye, Nick and Stephanie Willard; Meredith, James and Amber Chrouser; Emily, Anna and Mariah Hardee; Jessica, Justine and Tori Roser; Payton, Hailey and Blake Thomas; Sisters, Jennie Russell of Clarinda; Inez and Carroll Hulbert of Belton, Missouri; Iris Milligan of Vancouver, Washington and Naomi and Paul Reed of Anita, Iowa; brothers, Emory Jr. and Doris Hardee of Bedford; Ron and Betty Hardee of Belton, Missouri and Smith and Shirley Hardee of Belton, Missouri; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceding Bob in death were his parents, Emory and MaryBelle; his first wife Beverly; and one grandchild, Elizabeth Jayne Chrouser. Francis Marion Henderson was born January 1, 1915 at Bedford, Iowa to Francis Elmer and Elda (Stickelman) Henderson. Francis passed away at Seymour, Indiana, Saturday, January 13, 2007 at the age of 92. Francis graduated from Bedford High School and Officer's Candidate School. Francis served in the U.S. Navy from 1935 to 1939 and the Merchant Marines from 1943 to 1945. He was married Sept 5, 1940 at Maloy, Iowa to Helen Beatrice Hull. The couple had three children: Judith Ann, Richard Francis and Mary Louise. Francis was a self-employed real estate broker in Omaha until his retirement in 1983. He had also worked for Ford Motor Company as a district manager. He was a member of the Nebraska Real Estate Association, Omaha Organ Society (President), St. Vincent de Paul, VFW, American Legion, Douglas County REACT, Knights of Columbus, Nebraska Navy, USS Concord Reunion Group, and Veterans' History Project-Library of Congress. He enjoyed playing the organ at nursing homes, church choir, gardening, golf, antiquing, traveling with Bea, and being a reading tutor for grade school children. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Seymour, and St. Pius X, Omaha. Francis was preceded in death by his wife on Jan 5, 2002, infant son Richard on Mar 1, 1947, parents, and sister Beatrice Henderson-Ely. He is survived by his daughters Judith Henderson-Fosbrink and husband Carl of Seymour, Indiana, and Mary Louise La Montia and husband Steven of Estes Park, Colorado, grandsons Brian Styskal and wife Gwyn of Issaquah, Washington; Christopher La Montia and wife Carol of Estes Park, Colorado; Nicholas La Montia and wife Tara of Crosby, Texas; three great- grandchildren; and brother Wilbur Henderson and family of Wymore, Nebraska. Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, January 18, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bedford, with Father David Muenchrath officiating. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, with John F. Hardin American Legion Post #164 providing military honors. Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Bedford was in charge of arrangements.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 6, 1995 HALBERT GENE HENSLEY Halbert Gene Hensley was born March 16, 1910 in Ross Township, Taylor County, Iowa. He was the son of Tillman and Ella Spencer Hensley. He departed this life August 25, 1995 at the Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa at the age of 85 years, five months, and eight days. He was one of 10 children. Halbert attended Country School and graduated from Bedford High School in 1929. On December 24, 1931 he was united in marriage to Beatrice Evelyn Orme at the Baptist Parsonage in Maryville, Mo. Halbert lived and farmed in Polk Township for 38 years. He was active in township offices, school, was church treasurer at Siam Methodist Church, a long-time member of Plumb Lodge Masons of Siam, Highland Chapter Eastern Star and the Methodist Church of Bedford. He worked for 20 years as a soil technician with the Taylor County Soil Conservation Service. The farm was sold in 1969, and Halbert and Beatrice moved to their present home in Bedford, Iowa. Halbert retired in 1975 from soil conservation work. After retiring he travelled with his wife to all of the Continental States and many parts of Canada. Halbert was a charter member of the Taylor County Historical Society, and served faithfully in many capacities until the time of his recent illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and four sisters. Also by a daughter, Beverly Hardee in 1987 and a great granddaughter, Elizabeth Jayne Chrouser in 1985. He is survived by his wife Beatrice of Bedford, Iowa; one daughter, Nancy and husband Bob DeJoode of Knoxville, Iowa; one son, Gary and wife Sally Hensley of Corning, Iowa; son-in-law Bob Hardee of Bedford, Iowa; ten grandchildren: Mike and Dorothy Hardee and sons, Nathan, Matthew, and Andrew of Camdenton, MO.; Maria and Bruce Willard and children, Karye, Nick and Stephanie of Quincy, IL.; Jayne and Bruce Chrouser and children, Meredith, James and Amber of Clarinda, Iowa; Bill and Susie Hardee and children, Emily, Anna and Mariah of Hillsboro, OR.; Doug Douthit and daughters Amanda and Heather of Tucson, AZ.; Pat Douthit of Sedalia, MO.; Sherri and Tim McDonald of Knoxville, Iowa; Jeff and Roxanne Hensley and their sons Jordan and Jacob of Des Moines, Iowa; Monte Hensley and Clint Hensley of Corning, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Monday, August 28, 1995 at the Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home in Bedford, Iowa. Rev. Paul Evans officiated and Mike Hardee, grandson of Halbert, shared a brief word from the family. Music was provided by other grandchildren. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford, Iowa. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 19, 1934, [p. 1] H. HENSLEY SUCCUMBS AT SONÕS HOME Resident of Taylor Co. Since 1873 Howard Hensley, 90, next to the last surviving Civil war veteran of Bedford, and a resident of Taylor County since 1873, died at the home of his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hensley, south of Bedford, Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock. The funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in Bedford Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. C. Harris. Burial was in the Hopkins cemetery. He was born in Bloomington, Ind., May 9, 1844. His youthful days were spent on his father's farm and he attended the district school. When seventeen years old he enlisted with Company F, Twenty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry and served for three years. At the battle of Antietam on Sept. 7, 1862, he was wounded and lay for three days and three nights on the battlefield, before he was taken to the hospital in Germantown, Penn. He participated in the battles of Winchester, Cedar Mountain, the second battle of Bull Run, Antietam and other smaller engagements. Soon after being mustered out of the army he moved to Illinois, where he was married Dec. 27, 1868, to Miss Susanna Wingard [Wingerd]. They resided on a farm near Sheldon, Ill., for four years, when they immigrated to Washington, which was then a territory. They remained there only six weeks, when they came back east and located on a farm south of Bedford near the state line, where they made their home for thirty-one years. In the fall of 1904 they retired and moved into Bedford, which place had been their home until the death of Mrs. Hensley on Feb. 15, 1933. Mr. Hensley was the father of twelve children, eight of whom survive. They are T. H. Hensley, J. N. Hensley, J. A. Hensley of Bedford; Mrs. Mary McClarnon of Braddyville; Mrs. Estella Keenan of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Blanche Beauchamp of Long Beach, Cal.; Mrs. Winnie Tando of Portland, Ore.; and Mrs. Lillian Stephens of Los Angeles, Calif. There are twenty-seven grandchildren and thirty-four great grandchildren. Also a sister, Mrs. Mary Risser of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Hensley was a member of the Church of Christ.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, October 11, 1989 BEULAH MAE HUNTER Funeral services for Beulah Mae Hunter were held Friday, October 6, 1989 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings and Rev. Paul Schultz officiating. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa. Beulah Mae Hunter, daughter of William and Effie Mae Havens, was born near Morton Mills, Montgomery County, Iowa on February 15, 1896 and departed this life on October 3, 1989 at the Bedford Manor nursing home at the age of 93 years, seven months and 18 days. She lived in Montgomery County, moving to Northwest Taylor County, the Nodaway, Villisca area, where she attended the public school and the Methodist Church. She met her future husband when she was nine and he was 12. They attended rural school together. On August 19, 1914 she was united in marriage to Fred O. Hunter at her parent's home in the rural Villisca area, and they lived on his father's farm. They moved to Bedford in 1938. To this union one child was born, Vivian Hunter Keith. Beulah was happy making her family happy, also doing all kinds of gardening and growing beautiful flowers. She was preceded in death by her infant brother, sister, parents, brother and her husband. Left to cherish her memory are: Vivian and her husband Drexel Keith; grandson, Randy Keith, his wife Linda, and daughters, Erin and Alexandra; granddaughter, Kay Lynne Sheffield, and her husband, Greg, their sons Brian and Casey and daughter Kim. She was a 50-year member of the United Methodist Church. She was a kind and considerate wife, mother and grandmother, and will be missed by all who knew and loved her
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April, 23, 1981 Funeral Services Set For Fred O. Hunter Funeral services for Fred Hunter, 88, of Bedford, well-known farmer and businessman, will be held today, April 23, at 2:00 p.m. in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Mr. Hunter died April 20, 1981 in Rosary hospital in Corning. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Hunter had farmed just west of Bedford since 1938 and had served as a member of the Board of Directors of State Savings Bank in Bedford for over 30 years, retiring in 1979. He also served as chairman of he A.S.C. here for many years. He was a board member of the Triple A. Fred O. [wen] Hunter, son of George W. [ashington] and Vida [Almet] Williams Hunter, was born near New Market, Ia., on June 18, 1892. His family moved to a farm near Nodaway, Ia. when he was a youth. He attended the public schools there and was graduated from Nodaway High School. He was also a graduate of the Normal College at Shenandoah, Ia. He taught school at the Dallas Center rural school prior to his marriage to Beulah Mae Havens on August 19, 1914; they were married at the home of the bride's parents near Villisca. They lived on a farm following their marriage until he entered the hardware business in Villisca. He returned to farming south of Guss in 1925. In 1938 they purchased a farm just west of Bedford, which was to be their home as long as their health permitted them to live there. For the last few years, Fred and Beulah have been residents of Bedford Manor. He was a member of the United Methodist Church at Bedford. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, George, Homer and Porter, and one sister, Grace. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Beulah; his daughter, Vivian Keith and her husband, Drexel; a granddaughter, Kay Lynn and her husband, Greg Sheffield; a grandson, Randy Keith; great grandchildren, Brian, Kimberly and Casey Sheffield; three sisters, Gladys Dillow, Vancouver, Washington, Dora Simmons of Shenandoah, and Alta Hall of Hastings, Ia.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, July 21, 1993 DOYLE IRWIN Memorial services for Doyle "Buck" Irwin were held at Bullock Colonial Chapel, Englewood, Colo, on July 15, 1993 with Rev. Jim Hill and at the First Baptist Church of Bedford, Iowa on July 17,1993 with Rev. Ted DeHass. "Buck" Irwin was born in Bedford, Iowa December 5, 1929, the third child of Glen and Verda Irwin. He is survived by his wife, Geri; his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Julie; his brothers, Shirley and Darrell; his sister, Betty June; his mother-in-law, Blanche Trumbo; and seven nieces and nephews and eight great nieces and nephews; and a host of friends; Clara Lou Hardin was a special friend. Following his graduation from Bedford High School in 1948, he enlisted in the Navy. He served on destroyers, which were based out of Long Beach, Calif. In September of 1949 he returned to Bedford, where he began a career with the U.S. Postal Service. The next spring "Buck" and Geri Trumbo celebrated their marriage on April 9, 1950. To this union one son, Richard, was born. The family moved from Bedford to Englewood, Colo, in October of 1960, where "Buck" continued to work for the Post Office. "Buck" loved the outdoors all his life. He and his brothers spent many hours and days hunting together. He was active in the Boy Scouts, both as a boy and as an adult. He led several long distance backpacking trips with the Scouts and he was a Vigil Honor member. He hunted and shot competitively all of his life. In 1991, he won the Colorado Class B, 20-gauge skeet championship. Together "Buck" and Geri traveled extensively throughout the United States to field trial German Shorthair Pointers. They were active in both the local and national German Shorthair Pointer clubs. "Buck" trained and ran Field Dogs in competition for 20 years; this became his life. He trained and finished eight field champions and one dual champion. He was a national competitor. He was the chairman of the Colorado Field Trials for years and worked extensively in the Shorthair National Club for the past 12 years. In 1990 he and Geri were made Honorary Life members in the National Club (there are only 17 Honor Life Members in the nation). He was to have received his Honorary Life membership in the Colorado club Saturday night, July 17, 1993. He and Geri have attended the National Field Trials for the past 15 years. He was well known all over the nation in the dog world "Buck", as he was known by everyone, never saw a stranger and loved to visit. He was a devoted father and husband. He was a 50-year member of the Bedford Baptist Church. Inurnment was private with his family.
[JETER, MARY GERTRUDE WOOD NAPIER] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 9, 1969, p. 7 Last Rites Held October 4 For Mrs. Clyde Jeter Funeral services for Mrs. Clyde (Mary) Jeter, 50, of Bedford, held October 4 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Rev. John Kerr. Mrs. Jeter died October 1, 1969 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Mary Gertrude Jeter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Wood, was born on July 21, 1919 in Lavona, Missouri. In 1932 she moved to Bedford where she resided until her death. She was united in marriage to Vernon Doyle Napier on July 15, 1941. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1945, a war casualty. She later married Clyde Elvin Jeter on January 12, 1956. Left with memories are her husband, Clyde; mother, Mrs. Mae Wood, of Bedford; a daughter, Patricia of Omaha and Jeffery Todd, of the home; a brother, C. R. Wood, and a nephew, David Wood, both of Phoenix, Arizona. Mary was a member of the Christian Church in Bedford for many years. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary of Bedford. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and loved her.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, June 8, 1994 FRANCIS MCMILLIN Francis J. [ay] McMillin, son of Elza and Phyllis (Rankin) McMillin was born on June 4, 1933, and departed this life on May 20, 1994 at his farm home, near Bedford, Iowa. On August 18, 1951, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Mumm. To this union four children were sent to bless their home, Diane (Denny) Mullen, Sandra (Gene) Oxley, Steven (Michelle Dykman) McMillin and Don (Laura Jackson) McMillin. These children, their spouses, nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter were the delight of his life. Francis grew up in Bedford, graduated from public schools and was baptized into the Baptist Church. Francis enjoyed his chosen lifetime career of being an independent trucker, and in later years, being both the trucker and farmer. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife and children, his grandchildren, Brandi (McMillin) Clay, Jason and Carmen McMillin, Krista and Shanin Mullen, Michelle (Oxley) Hromadka, Mike and Jeny Oxley, Jessica McMillin and great granddaughter, Desarae Clay; his mother, Phyllis, sister Katy (Howard) McCollaugh, aunt, Eva Walter, and many other relatives and friends. Francis worked hard all his life and will be remembered as a kind, loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, January 21, 1915, p. 3 HOPKINS The funeral of Mrs. Moorehouse [Morehouse], who died Monday, will be held at the home of her son, Seman [Leman] Moorehouse [Morehouse], Thursday at eleven o'clock. Mrs. Moorehouse leaves several children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as many friends, to mourn her loss.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 23, 1981 Final Rites Held July 20 For Dewey Morehouse Funeral services tor George Dewey Morehouse, 83, of Bedford, held July 20 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mr. Morehouse died July 17, 1981 in Rosary Hospital in Corning, Iowa. Interment was at Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Missouri. George Dewey Morehouse, son of Timothy G. [rant] Morehouse and Laura Taylor Morehouse, was born May 15, 1898 in Nodaway County near Orrsburg, Missouri. He grew to maturity in the Hopkins, Missouri, area where he attended the public school and was a part of his community activities. On November 23, 1929 he was united in marriage to Surilda Huntsman at Corning, Iowa, and they lived -on farms in the Taylor County area near Bedford until ill health caused him to retire from the farm and move to Bedford in 1973. He had confessed his belief in his Lord and had been baptized in this faith. He was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of the home; three brothers: Floyd of Carthage, Missouri, Charles of Bedford and Robert of Villisca; one sister, Adaline McKay of Sharpsburg, Iowa; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. He will be remembered by his family as a kind and considerate loved one, friend and neighbor and he will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 11, 1968, p. 2 Laura Morehouse Rites in Hopkins Funeral services for Mrs. Timothy (Laura) Morehouse, 94, formerly of Hopkins, Mo. were held April 4 at the Hopkins Christian Church with Rev. Fred Paxton officiating. Mrs. Morehouse died April 2 at Rosary Hospital in Corning. Interment was at the Hopkins Cemetery. Laura, daughter of Noble John Taylor and Sarah Elizabeth [Lutz], was born May 5, 1873 in the Good Hope community where she grew to young womanhood. She was united in marriage to Timothy G. Morehouse, December 19, 1895. To this union five children were born, all of whom survive, four sons, Dewey and Charles of Bedford, Floyd of Joplin, Mo.; Robert of Villisca, Ia.; one daughter, Adeline Campbell, of Sharpsburg. Other survivors include 10 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; one brother, Charles J. Taylor, of Hopkins; several nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy G. Morehouse in May 1925; her parents; three sisters, Amanda and Emma Taylor who died in early childhood, and Nellie Gillespie, who passed away last year; a granddaughter, Marie Morehouse who died in infancy; a grandson Wayne Lee Morehouse, in October 1957. Laura attended the country school at Clyde. She was almost a lifelong resident of Nodaway County, Mo., however the last years of her life were spent in her daughter's home at Sharpsburg. She was united with the Good Hope Church in her early youth, later transferring her membership, with that of her husband, to the Highland Christian church. When this building was destroyed by fire she became a member of the Christian Church in Hopkins. "Grandma," as she was fondly known, has led a busy and active life given in service to her loved ones. She loved flowers and gardening and devoted much time in her earlier life to these things. One of her fondest desires was to piece and quilt a quilt for each child and grandchild, but failing eyesight forced her to give up this goal. After she became totally blind she spent many hours listening to her radio and her "Talking Books." She always enjoyed having visitors in her home and her hospitality was offered freely to the many who knew her. She was alert until the last months of her life. She became seriously ill in October last year, never fully recovering. She became critically ill February 12 and remained so for the last seven weeks of this life. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all those who are left to mourn her passing.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 8, 1948, p. 2 Leman Morehouse Dies Leman Morehouse, 78, a life-long resident of the vicinity, died suddenly Thursday evening, while eating his supper when he suffered a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, three sons Ula, Faye and Andy, all of Hopkins, 16 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral rites were held from the local Christian Church Sunday 2:30 p. m. conducted by Rev. O. S. Lincoln of Pickering. Burial was in the Hopkins cemetery.
Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, November 14, 1918, p. 8 Beryl Ramsay Dies in France Word was received last week that David Ramsay, who entered the service in June, died in France Oct. 5. His father at one time conducted a shoe store in Bedford, and he was born here. He is a nephew of H. M. Ramsay of this city, and made his home with his sister, Mrs. Charles Duff at Blockton before entering the service. [RAMSAY, BERYL DAVID] Bedford Times-Republican, Monday, November 15, 1920, [p. 1] Former Bedford Boy Sunday morning when the 7:04 train pulled in at the Bedford station it brought the body of Beryl Ramsay, a former Bedford boy, who had enlisted and went over sea, to do his part in the great world war. On October the 8, 1918, the news was flashed over the wire to his father at Blockton, announcing that he head given up his life for his Country. It was a shock to the entire county. The body was met at the depot by the American Legion Boys and taken direct to the Wetmore Undertaking Parlors. At 2 o'clock today the funeral took place from the Presbyterian Church, Rev. Lumbar conducted the service. It was a military funeral and the American Legion had full charge. The remains were laid to rest in Fairview cemetery, beside that of his mother who preceded him several years ago. He leaves a father and sister and a host of friends to mourn his death. The Times-Republican shares with the relatives in their great sorrow and grief. Obituary will be published in our next issue.
[RAMSAY, BERYL DAVID] Blockton News, Thursday, November 18, 1920, [p. 1] Beryl Ramsay Buried at Bedford The remains of Beryl Ramsay, who was the first Blockton boy to make the supreme sacrifice in France and was buried at Noyers, France, arrived at Bedford Sunday morning and were given military burial in the Bedford cemetery Monday afternoon. The memorial service was held in the Bedford Presbyterian church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the address being delivered by the pastor, Rev. Lumbar. Beryl Ramsay enlisted in the Medical Corps of the army in St. Joseph on June 10, 1918, and was sent to Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, where he was chosen as one of 32 to take six weeks' training for overseas service. On Sept. 1st he left for France, arriving in St. Nazaire about the 12th of September. He was a member of the Medical Corps, Unit 16. David Beryl Ramsay, son of David P. [atterson] and Sophronia Ramsay, was born at Bedford, Iowa, April 29, 1897, and passed away in France October 8, 1918, aged 21 years, 5 months and 9 days. Pneumonia was the cause of his death. He lived in Bedford until he was seven years of age and later resided at New London. At the age of eleven years he came to Blockton to make his home and most of his life until his enlistment was spent here. The immediate relatives are his father, D. P. Ramsay of Nichols; sister, Mrs. C. M. Duff of Blockton, and brother, Lloyd Ramsay of Nichols. [RAMSAY, BERYL DAVID] [RAMSAY, BERYL DAVID] [RAMSAY, SOPHRONIA B. TERHUNE] Bedford Free Press, Thursday, October 7, 1897, p. 4 Died---Mrs. Ramsay Mrs. Sophronia B. Ramsay, wife of David P. [atterson] Ramsay, died at her home in Bedford, Saturday, October 2, 1897, at 2:20 p. m., after a long illness of kidney disease, aged 36 years, 7 months and 6 days. Miss Sophronia B. Terhune was born at Maryville, Mo., Feb. 26, 1861, where she lived with her parents until she was married to David P. [atterson] Ramsay, April 13, 1880, and upon the evening of their wedding day they came to Bedford, where they have since resided. To Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay were born three bright children, one girl, now aged 15 years, and two boys, the eldest being 6 years and the youngest 5 months old. The husband and three children survive the departure of the wife and mother. Mrs. Ramsay was a true, consistent Christian woman, being a member of the Presbyterian Church. Her entire life has been a true exemplification of the teaching of her Master. She will be sadly missed in the home circle, and society will lose one of its most valued members. The entire community will feel the loss with keen regrets. The funeral was conducted at the residence at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev. Ware and was largely attended. The remains were taken to Maryville on the 3:40 p. m. train, where they were interred beside her mother who preceded her Jan. 1891. [RAMSAY, SOPHRONIA B. TERHUNE] [RAMSAY, SOPHRONIA B. TERHUNE] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 27, 1970, p. 2 Last Rites Held In Bedford For Erich Schulz Funeral services for Erich Schulz, of Bedford were conducted at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home by Mr. Carl Cummings on August 24. The local American Legion, represented by Gary and Larry Wyckoff, were in charge of presenting the flag and Plumb Lodge 285 gave the Masonic Remarks. Mr. Schulz was born December 25, 1905 in Lanken, Germany, the son of the teacher Friedrich Schulz and his wife Ida. His childhood years were spent in East Germany until 1925 when he adopted the USA as his second country. He graduated from Agricultural College in Germany. In the USA he was a carpenter and farmer in Siam, Iowa until a few years ago. In 1946 he married Margaret Hentsch. To this union was born one daughter, Martha Lou Prekker now of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mr. Schulz was a member of the American Legion Post 184, Plumb Lodge 285 and the Eastern Star. He was Master of his lodge in 1952. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers. Mr. Schulz is survived by his wife, a daughter and her husband, his mother, one brother, one sister, other relatives and many friends. Mr. Schulz was a kind and loving husband and father. For four years he proudly served his country in the Pacific during World War II for which he received many medals including the Bronze Star. Improving his property the way he did was as he said a way to improve his country and leave this world a better place than he entered it. His religious convictions were strong and he did much for the Church for which he wanted no reward. Mr. Schulz passed away quietly in the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda at 1:15 p. m. August 22 following a prolonged illness of almost five years. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched. [SCHULZ, MARGARET LOUISE HENTSCH] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, February 3, 1988 Memorial services for Margaret Louise Hentsch Schulz were held Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1988 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Ia. Margaret Louise Hentsch Schulz, daughter of Paul Oscar Hentsch and Martha Zender Hentsch was born at Areola [Arcola], Illinois July 24, 1907 and departed this life January 19, 1988 at Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 80 years, five months and 25 days. She grew to maturity and was educated in both the United States and Germany and was graduated from college at Carthage, Illinois in 1927. She taught school in Bedford and the surrounding area until retirement. She loved her students and they in turn loved and respected her. On November 10, 1945 she was united in marriage to Erich Schulz at Clarinda, Iowa; the Rev. W.H. Discher officiating. They lived in rural Taylor County, Iowa until they moved in to Bedford, Iowa. To this union one daughter, Martha Lou was born. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband who die in 1970 and a sister, Gertrude Hentsch. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Martha and her husband, Steven Prekker and grandchildren Erica and Veronica of Albuquerque, New Mexico; a sister, Matilda Nash of Ladd, Ill. and a brother Martin Hentsch and his wife of Villisca; other relatives and many friends. She was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church of Bedford; the Bedford Business and Professional Women's Club and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma for teachers. She enjoyed traveling and had made several trips to Europe. The good life she lived and the dedication to her students as a teacher, the love she gave her family and friends will long be remembered by all those who knew and loved her.
Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, January 29, 1992 BEULAH TOWNSEND Beulah Herrington Townsend, daughter of John Herrington and Ella Underwood Herrington was born in Omaha, Neb. March 15, 1906 and departed this life January 22, 1992 at the Nodaway Nursing Home in Maryville, Mo. at the age of 85 years, 10 months and seven days. Her family moved from Omaha to Adams and later Taylor County where she attended the public school and the Methodist Church. On April 10, 1926 she was united in marriage to Paul E. Townsend and they lived on various farms in the area until they purchased the farm in Gay Township east of Bedford which was to be their home until retirement. They moved to Bedford in 1971 where they resided until Paul passed away in 1973. She was privileged to continue to reside in the Bedford home until ill health caused her to take residence in the nursing home in Maryville, Mo. in 1984 where she has continued to reside. One son, Eldon P. [aul] Townsend, was born to bless their home and to share their love. During all of the years of her married life with Paul she was a faithful helper in the farm operation and a housewife, and homemaker for the family as long as health permitted. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul in 1973; two brothers, Garnet and Virgil and a sister, Mabel Gray. Left to cherish her memory are the son, Eldon Townsend and his wife, Lulu Mae and their two sons, Edwin and Evan Townsend, all of rural Blockton, Iowa; a sister, Edna and her husband Leo Wisdom of Ashland, Neb.; a sister-in-law, Allegra Herrington of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women's Circles; East Mission Ladies Group and the Gay Center United Neighbor Club and when the Church Women United formed the Bible study groups in Bedford in 1973, she was a member and she enjoyed all these as long as health permitted her to do so. Beulah will long be remembered by her family and friends as a kind and considerate loved one and friend. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 16, 1998 Eldon Townsend Funeral services for Eldon Townsend, age 65, who died at his home on Sunday, September 6, 1998 were held at the Ritchie Funeral Home on Thursday, September 10, 1998 at 2:00 p. m with Rev. Ruth Melick officiating. Burial was at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford: Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Eldon Paul Townsend was born to Paul and Beulah Herrington Townsend on July 30, 1933 in Benton Township, Taylor County, Iowa. On July 27, 1958 he was united in marriage to Lulu Mae Brand at the Bedford United Methodist Church. To this loving union two sons were born, Edwin and Evan. Eldon was a life long area resident. He grew up in Clayton Township attending the Clayton No. 7 Rural School. He then worked for Taylor County after graduating from Bedford High School in 1952 helping survey roads. In 1955 Eldon entered the United States Army and served until 1957. After his marriage to Lulu Mae they farmed in Gay Township, moving to Clayton Township in 1960. In 1966 they moved to Jackson Township where he continued to farm, and work for Tay-Gold for a few years. Eldon loved farming, gardening, his John Deere Tractors and country music. For fifty years Eldon and his family attended the Iowa State Fair. He raised livestock having Hereford Cattle and he would show livestock for the 4-H at the County Fair and at the American Royal in Kansas City. Eldon's greatest pride and joy was his grandson, Colton. He was a member of the Farm Bureau. Survivors include his loving wife Lulu Mae of Blockton; two sons, Edwin Townsend and wife Connie of Bedford and Evan Townsend of Maryville, Missouri; one aunt, Edna Wisdom of Ashland, Nebraska; and one grandson, Colton Paul Townsend of Bedford; a step granddaughter, Jennifer Matheny and husband Lonnie of Bedford. step grandson, Jake Tornholm and friend Bonnie of Gravity; and step great granddaughter, Sierra Matheny of Bedford. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Beulah. Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, March 26, 2003 LULA MAE TOWNSEND Lulu Mae Townsend, 62, of Bedford passed away Friday, March 21, 2003 at the Greater Community Hospital in Creston, following a lengthy illness. She was born July 11, 1940 near Blockton, Iowa, the daughter of Homer and Rose Campbell Brand. She attended and graduated from Bedford High School. On July 27,1958 she was married to Eldon Townsend in Bedford. While in school she was a member of FHA, Y-Teens, Band/Chorus, Rainbows and the Young Gay Maidens, and 4-H. She concentrated on sewing and home furnishings. Lulu Mae also served on the Extension Council for several years. Lulu Mae enjoyed many things including cooking and camping. She attended the Iowa State Fair for forty plus years. She enjoyed her flowers, garden, and helping on the farm. Her favorite thing was sewing. She worked as a seamstress at O'Bryans and later at the Boyt Sewing Factory in Bedford. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Eldon in September of 1998. Survivors include her two sons: Ed Townsend and his wife Connie of Bedford, Evan Townsend of Maryville, Missouri; grandson, Colton Townsend of Bedford; step grandchildren, Jennifer Matheny and her husband Lonnie of Bedford, Jake Tornholm of Clarinda; and step great grandchildren Sierra and Calyn Matheny of Bedford. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 24, 2003 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Bedford with burial in the Fairview Cemetery at Bedford. Visitation was held with the family on Sunday from 7-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials were directed to the Green Valley Hospice in Creston, Iowa. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Bedford was in charge of arrangements. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 26, 1973, p. 4 Last Rites Held July 23 For Paul Townsend Funeral services for Paul Edward Townsend, 74, of Bedford, held Monday, July 23 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Robert Truitt and Carl Cummings. Mr. Townsend died July 21, 1973 in his home here. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Paul Edward Townsend, son of Charles and Grace Beauchamp Townsend, was born March 14, 1899 in Ross Township. He grew to adulthood in the Bedford and Hopkins community, attending the Hazel Dell School and participating in various community activities. On April 10, 1926 he was united in marriage to Beulah Mae Herrington and to this union one son, Eldon Paul, was born to bless their home. Farming near Bedford was his chosen life's occupation. He loved the farm and enjoyed his tractor and cattle. He joined the Farm Bureau in 1935 and took an active part in serving on many committees, holding most offices and was township director for many, many years. He moved from the farm in the spring of 1971 to their present home in Bedford. But his interest in the farm never ceased as long as his health permitted. He enjoyed guiding and doing with his two grandsons, whether it be farming, carpentry, scouting, 4-H, or sports. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother. He is survived by his wife, Beulah; one son, Eldon Paul; a daughter-in-law, Lulu Mae; two grandsons, Edwin Paul and Evan Beryl; one brother, Earl Townsend, several cousins; other relatives and many friends. He was a member of the Bedford United Methodist Church where he also served on the board. He was a kind, considerate and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was always there when he was needed and had a heart as big as they come. Even during his lingering illness, he never said an unkind word. He was always appreciative of what was done for him and of those who came to see him. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. In Heaven there will be a place for this man. He was the greatest Dad on earth; he was Dad to his daughter-in-law and grandsons. [TRIBOLET, CYNTHIA NADINE "CINDY" BARCUS] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, November 19, 2003 CINDY TRIBOLET Funeral services for Cindy Tribolet, age 47 of Bedford, who died Monday, November 10, 2003 at her home were held Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastors Ted DeHass and Jamie Mogler officiating. Interment was held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in Cindy's name. Cynthia Nadine Tribolet was born March 10, 1956, in Maryville, Missouri the daughter of James I. Barcus and Bernadine Beery Barcus. Cindy grew up in the Hopkins, Missouri area, graduating from the Hopkins Community School with the Class of 1974. On June 8, 1974, she was united in marriage to Earl Tribolet at the First Baptist Church in Maryville. The couple moved to a farm just north of Bedford where they have lived for twenty-nine years. In 1978, Cindy went to work for Western Federal Savings & Loan in Bedford, which later became First Federal of Lincoln. She became the Branch Manager, a position she held until the savings and loan closed its Bedford office. In 1990, she opened Tribolet Financial Services in Bedford. Cindy always gave all she had to her customers, making sure their needs were met. Cindy was a people person, always putting others ahead of herself. The most important event in Cindy's life occurred on April 9, 1987, when their daughter Lisa came into their family, making Earl and Cindy's life complete. Cindy loved the outdoors, working in her garden, riding her horses and camping. She was a very outgoing person who liked to be where the action was. She loved to travel and fortunately, she and Earl had been able to enjoy many trips together. Many of these trips she had earned through her hard work with her financial service center. Together they enjoyed traveling, all over the United States and abroad. On the times Earl was not able to join her, she enjoyed taking other family members. In 1972, Cindy was baptized at the Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville where she was a member. She also attended the Berea Church and later the First Baptist Church in Bedford. She was a member of the Bedford Chamber of Commerce, President of the Bedford Foundation, a member of Young Mothers and the Bedford Saddle Club where she had served as Treasurer. Cindy served three terms on the Bedford Community School Board, serving as Vice-President in 1993-94 and as President in 1994-95 and 1995-96. On November 10, 2003, Cindy lost her three-year battle with breast cancer. Throughout Cindy's battle with this disease, she was very courageous. Being mostly concerned about her family and others around her, rather than her own needs. She met this disease head-on and never doubted in the Lord's ability to heal her. Often she would say she 'was not afraid of dying, just afraid of the process of getting there.' Cindy was such a loving person and had such a great flair for life that even during her darkest hours she was an encouragement to others. Left to cherish Cindy's memory are her loving husband Earl and daughter Lisa of Bedford; her father, Jim Barcus and his wife Sue of Hopkins, Missouri; a sister, Debra Barcus-Williams and husband James of Kansas City, Missouri; a brother, Kenny Barcus and wife Marcia of Hopkins, Missouri; a sister, Sherri Richardson and husband Kyle of Platte City, Missouri; a half-sister, Julie Duley and husband Mike of Stanberry; a step-sister, Pam Wilmarth and husband Jim of Bedford; a step-brother, Larry Roberts and wife Darla of Hopkins, Missouri; a step-sister, Stacy Wright and husband Thomas of Smithville, Missouri; a step-father, Robert Everhart and wife Donna of Saint Joseph, Missouri and their family; a mother-in-law, Inez Tribolet of Bedford; a brother-in-law, Everett Tribolet and wife Janet of Bedford; along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceding Cindy in death are her mother Bernadine in 1993 and a niece, Kristen Barcus.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 17, 1977 Memorial Services For Bennie Walter Held March 12 Graveside services for Bennie D. Walter, 55, of Kansas City, Mo. were held in Fairview Cemetery in Bedford March 12 at 3 p.m. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. in White Chapel Funeral Home in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Walter died March 9, 1977 in Kansas City Missouri. Bennie D. Walter, was born April 7, 1921, on a farm near Carpenter, South Dakota. He was one of 12 children whose father passed away at an early age leaving his mother to raise and care for the family. On October 2, 1946 at the age of 25 he enlisted in the United States Army and served in the infantry in Japan; he served his country well, receiving citations for outstanding service. He received his honorable discharge from service April 6, 1948. He was a member of V.F.W. Post No. 4050. He was a dedicated member of Machinist Local Union No. 92. In 1959 he became a member of the East Gate Masonic Lodge No. 630. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason; a member of Ararat Shrine Temple and was very dedicated to its principles and causes; a member of Ararat Provost and East Gate Shrine Clubs. In 1960 he joined the Ararat Scooter Corps. On July 4, 1973, he was united in marriage to Eva McMillin formerly of Bedford. He is survived by his wife, Eva of the home; four brothers and seven sisters; nieces; nephews, other relatives and many friends. The brothers are: Eldon Walter of Omaha, Nebr., John Walter of Huron, S.D., Milton Walter of Rapid City, S.D., Orville Walter of Council Bluffs, Iowa. The sisters are: Tillie Walz, Evelyn Walter, Elma Walter, Regina Walter, Adina Tschetter all of Huron, S.D. and Kassie Wipf of Brooking, S.D. and Elizabeth Olson of St. Louis Park, Minn. His untimely passing brings a deep sorrow; first for his great concern for his fellow man and his love of God and sincere dedication to whatever task he undertook without concern for his own personal interest. He has gone now to that place that has been prepared for him; his memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. |