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[Derrickson, Margaret Mary Fitzgerald]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday February 4, 1909
Mrs. John R. Derrickson
Miss Margaret M. [ary] Fitzgerald was born in Alleghany County, N. Y., February 11, 1852, and died at her home in Bedford, Iowa, February 3, 1909. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald [Adeline Harris], and with her parents moved to Michigan in 1859, and from there to DeKalb County, Ill., the following year. While living there in 1863 she united with the Baptist church, of which she has since been a faithful and consistent member. The family then moved to Taylor County, and on August 22, 1867, she was united in marriage to Mr. John R. Derrickson of this city. This has since been their home.
To this union three children were born; two sons, Arthur and [Albert] Edward died when quite young, and the daughter, Nellie [May], now Mrs. E. [dwin] S.[tanton] Van Sickle, of this city.
Mrs. Derrickson has been quite prominent in church and W. R. C. circles, doing even more than her strength warranted. For the past twelve years she has been an invalid. She was a lover of her home and as mother and wife she was a model for any to emulate. She was a companion as well to her husband and daughter and to her they both were devoted in return. Their home life was ideal but the deceased always found time to aid and assist others. She will be sadly missed by all. Although suffering for years as she has, she was always among the most cheerful of any in any gathering in which she was found. She is gone and her place is vacant in the circles of the home, the church, the W. R. C. and the social circles, but her deeds and example will live long after her. She was one of the leading spirits in the old soldiersÕ picnic at the fair grounds last fall, and all who attended that pleasant gathering will remember her as on that occasion.
Aside from a heart broken husband and daughter, she leaves to mourn, her father, Edward Fitzgerald, near New Market; two sisters, Mrs. Roscoe Savage [Ella Jane], New Market, and Mrs. C. A. [James M.] Nelson [Sarah Cecelia], Greenleaf, Kansas, and one brother, [James] Martin Fitzgerald, of Truro, Iowa, all of whom, except the latter, are here.
Mrs. Derrickson has suffered acutely for the past seven weeks, and while her death was not unexpected it falls as a severe blow upon her many friends.
The funeral will be held tomorrow, Friday, afternoon, at 2 oÕclock, at the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. D. McMasters, and interment will be in the Bedford cemetery. The remains can be viewed by the friends at the home from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. Friday.
The heartfelt sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved ones.
[DERRRICKSON, MARGARET MARY FITZGERALD]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 4, 1909
Death of Mrs. Derrickson
After weeks of intense suffering Mrs. John Derrickson passed away at her home in southeast Bedford on Wednesday afternoon at 3:05 o'clock, aged 56 years, 11 months and 22 days.
The funeral services will be held tomorrow, Friday, at 2 p. m. at the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. D. McMasters. Interment at Bedford cemetery. The casket will be open at the home from 8 o'clock Friday morning until 1 p. m. The Relief Corps will conduct the exercises at the cemetery.
Margaret M. [ary] FitzGerald was born in the state of New York on February 11, 1852. When only a child she removed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward FitzGerald, to Taylor county and settled near Bedford. Here she was wooed and won by the husband, John Derrickson, with whom she lived a life of happiness and contentment for more than two score years. Their wedding ceremony was performed by Elder James Smith, at the home of the bride's parents.
Three children came to bless this union but the two first born, Edward and Arthur, passed away in childhood. The daughter, Nellie, grew to womanhood and is now the wife of E. S. Van Sickle of this place.
Than Mrs. Derrickson no woman in all our city had more true friends or stood higher in the regard of all who knew her. A noble Christian woman she was indeed, and her death has brought sincere sorrow and poignant grief to all who knew and loved her.
[Van Sickle, Nellie May Derrickson]
Times-Republican
Thursday November 7, 1912 [p. 5]
Mrs. E. S. VanSickle
Mrs. E. [dwin] S. [tanton] VanSickle died Sunday at her home in Idaho Falls, Ida., where the family went about a year ago upon giving up their residence in Bedford. The funeral service will be held at the First Baptist church in this city at 2 oÕclock Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Neyman.
The remains arrived this morning, accompanied by Mr. VanSickle and Hazel and Clara VanSickle.
Nellie M. [ay] Derrickson was born October 10, 1870, in Bedford, and was united in marriage June 4, 1891, with E. [dwin] S. [tanton] VanSickle. They were the parents of six children, Clara, Hazel, Evert, Vera, Ralph, and Edwin. When Mr. VanSickle retired from business here the family moved to Idaho Falls. For several months Mrs. VanSickle had been failing in health, and her father, John Derrickson, spent several weeks with her during her illness. He had returned home before her death.
[VAN SICKLE, NELLIE MAY DERRICKSON]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 7, 1912
Mrs. E. S. Van Sickle – A message was received here Monday from Idaho Falls conveying the sad news of the death of Mrs. E.[dwin] S. [tanton] Van Sickle and that the remains would be brought here for burial.
Mrs. VanSickle, who is the daughter of John R. Derrickson, has been quite ill for several months past, but her friends here were unprepared for this sad announcement. She was born and raised in Bedford, going to Idaho with her family about two years ago. She was the mother of six interesting children. The remains arrived here today and were taken to the home of Mrs. Victoria Faith where the casket will await the funeral, which will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Baptist church, conducted by Dr. J. W. Neyman. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery. The children and heartbroken husband accompanied the remains to Bedford. The bereaved husband, children and father have the sympathy of their host of Bedford friends.
Taylor County Democrat
Thursday May 2, 1895
A. B. Derrickson
Once again grim death has visited our community and taken from our midst one of the early pioneers of Taylor County.
Andrew [R.] Derrickson, aged 77 years, died at the home of his son, four miles south of Bedford, April 27, 1895.
A. [ndrew] B. [R.] Derrickson was born in New Jersey on the 7th day of January 1818. He moved to Shelby County, Indiana, in 1821, where he united with the Missionary Baptist church at the age of 23 years. He was married to Mary Midkiff in 1841 and in 1853 they came to Taylor County, where they have since resided, except for the few years during which time they again made their home in Indiana.
The funeral services were held in the Berea church, south of town, on Sunday afternoon, April 28, and were conducted by Rev. J. C. Lewis. The remains were interred in the old Bedford cemetery.
Two boys and one daughter are all that remain of his family to mourn the loss of a kind father and indulgent parent.
Times-Republican
Thursday August 9, 1928 [p. 4]
William Derrickson
William [Albert] Derrickson, son of Andrew and Mary [Midkiff] Derrickson, was born on October 12th, 1855, near Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa, and departed this life from his home in Bedford, Iowa, aged 73 years, 9 months and 6 days, he being the last of six children. Mr. Derrickson was born on a farm near Bedford where he lived until he was 5 years of age, when he moved with his parents to the State of Indiana from which state he returned when he was 19 years of age, having spent almost seventy years in the state of Iowa. On the 24th day of March, 1878, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Jane Fulton, and to this union nine children were born, five having passed away prior to his death. Those left to mourn his departure are as follows: his good wife, Mrs. William Derrickson, Jesse, Mrs. Russell Locke [Rebecca Esther], Mrs. Marion Mohler [Lucy May] and Floyd [Fulton], all of Bedford. He also leaves two nephews, Sam Stevens of Omaha, Nebraska, and Elmer Derrickson of Buffalo, Mo., and one niece, Mrs. Walter Dougherty [Ida Derrickson] of Seattle, Washington. He leaves seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. In addition to those mentioned he leaves other friends who are very near and dear. At the age of 25 years he united with the Christian Church; while his health was such that he could not attend, he was always there in spirit. For 9 years, Mr. Derrickson has been a very patient invalid and cared for [by] his dear wife and children. Much credit is due them for the very faithful manner in which they looked toward his every need. It is with a sad heart we lay to rest these old pioneers who were willing to withstand the wintry blast in order that we might have such a wonderful state. Their ranks are growing thinner each year, which suggests that the old time struggle will soon be a matter of history.
Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 oÕclock, conducted by Rev. C. M. Crowell. Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery.
[Derrickson, Elizabeth Jane Fulton]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 1, 1940 [p. 1]
Mrs. Wm. Derrickson Dies At Home Here
Mrs. William [Albert] Derrickson [Elizabeth Jane Fulton], 77, died at her home in Bedford Wednesday morning after having been in ill health for several years. She fell twelve weeks ago and fractured her hip and since that time had steadily been failing.
The funeral services will be held at the Wetmore Funeral Home at 2 oÕclock Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. H. Hallgrimson. Burial will be in the Bedford cemetery.
She is survived by four children, Mrs. Marion Mohler [Lucy May], Jesse Derrickson and Floyd [Fulton] Derrickson of Bedford and Mrs. Reba [Rebecca Esther] Lock of Corning. There are also several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday May 30, 1912
Kimball Edgman Derrickson
Was born December 23, 1842, in Shelby County, Indiana. He came to Taylor County, Iowa, with his parents in 1854, and again returned with his parents to Shelby County, Ind., in 1860. He enlisted in the United States service in Shelby County on the 18th day of December, 1861 as a member of the 52nd Indiana infantry, re-enlisting as a veteran in the same regiment February 27, 1864, and continued in the service to the close of the war.
He united with the Baptist church in Bedford in 1860. After making his permanent home in Ross Township, he united with the Berea Church of Christ in which he continued in membership to the time of his death.
He was married to Mary C. [atherine] John December 24, 1866. To this union five children were born, three sons and two daughters. They are Rosella, Wm. Elmer, Ida E., John E., and Amos E. [arl]. Rosella died at the age of four years and John E. at the age of 21 years.
Deceased died at his home in Bedford, Iowa, May 22, 1912 after an illness of nearly nine weeks. He was attended constantly by his faithful companion and two sons and daughter, who were with him when the end came. Besides these he leaves a brother, Wm. Derrickson, and several grandchildren to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held on the lawn at his home in West Bedford, conducted by Elder Wm. Cobb, an old friend and neighbor and his pastor for many years. The services were attended by the G. A. R. and a large number of friends. Interment was in Bedford cemetery.
Times-Republican
Thursday May 30, 1912
K. E. Derrickson
K. E. Derrickson died Wednesday, May 22, at his home in this city, after an illness of about nine weeks. Funeral services were held at the residence Friday afternoon, conducted by Elder William Cobb. Interment was in Bedford cemetery.
Kimball Edgman Derrickson was born December 23, 1842, in Shelby County, Indiana, and came to Taylor County with his parents in 1854. In 1860 the family returned to his native county in Indiana, and December 18, 1861, he enlisted as a member of the fifty-second Indiana infantry. He re-enlisted in the same regiment February 27, 1864, and continued in the service until the close of the war.
Mr. Derrickson was united in marriage with Mary C. [atherine] John December 24, 1866. They came soon thereafter to Taylor County, where they have since resided. They were the parents of three sons and two daughters, Rosella, William E. [lmer], Ida E., John E., Amos E. [arl]. Of these Rosella died at the age of 4 years and John at the age of 21 years. The wife, two sons and daughter were present at the time of Mr. DerricksonÕs death.
Mr. Derrickson united with the First Baptist church of Bedford in 1860, and after taking up his permanent home in Ross township he united with the Berea Church of Christ in which he continued his membership until the time of his death.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 1, 1951 [p. 1]
Former Resident Dies In Missouri
William Elmer Derrickson, son of K. [imball] E. [dgman] and Mary [Catherine John] Derrickson, was born at Bedford, Jan. 29, 1870, and passed away at his home near Licking, Mo., Jan. 26, making his age at death 80 years, 11 months and 28 days.
On June 19, 1894, he was united in marriage to Maude Estella Campbell, who preceded him in death in August of 1947. To this union five children were born: Mrs. Pearl Baxter and Mrs. Rema Jared of Bedford, Harry Derrickson of San Francisco; Marvin Derrickson of Springfield, Mo.; Gilbert Derrickson of Licking.
Mr. Derrickson and family lived for several years in Iowa, later moving to Nebraska, then to southern Missouri. He had lived in and near Licking for over five years, making his home with his son, Gilbert and family. He spent most of his life on the farm.
For several years he served as deacon in the Berea Church of Christ near Bedford.
He is survived by his five children; one sister, Ida Dougherty of Seattle, Wash.; 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted by Virgil J. Sweany, assisted by D. L. Lewis Jan. 29, at the Church of Christ in Licking with a short service at the graveside and burial in the Hillcrest Cemetery at Mountain Grove.
Attending the last rites from Bedford were Mrs. John Baxter, Mrs. Clyde Jared, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Davidson. Also, Harry Derrickson, who came by plane from California.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 18, 1971 p. 7
G. E. Derrickson Rites In Mo.
Funeral services for Gilbert E. Derrickson, 60, of Licking, Mo., were held February 8 at the Licking Church of Christ with Luther Martin officiating. Mr. Derrickson died February 5 at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Rolla, Mo. after he had undergone surgery there Wednesday. Interment was at Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove, Mo.
Derrickson was the owner and publisher of the Licking News for almost 20 years.
He was born in the Berea community near Bedford, the son of Mr. and Mrs. [William] Elmer Derrickson [Maude Estella Campbell] and spent his boyhood in Taylor County.
Surviving are his wife, Esther; two sons, Gene, Licking, and Tom, Bradley Beach, N. J.; a daughter, Mrs. Marion Martin, Alva, Okla.; two brothers, Harry, San Francisco, Calif., and Marvin, Springfield, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Baxter, Bedford; and three grandchildren.
Attending funeral services from this area were Mrs. John Baxter and Mrs. Dwight Davidson, Bedford, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Osborne, Clarinda.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday May 30, 1912
Hopkins News
The funeral of William Grey occurred on Monday afternoon at his home in Hopkins, conducted by Rev. D. W. Griffith, pastor of the Baptist church, of which Mr. Grey was a member. Mr. GreyÕs death is said to have been caused by tuberculosis of the sinews. He was a young man about 40 years old and leaves a wife.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday May 30, 1912
Obituary:--Covington [Bevins] Crow was born in Jackson County, Ohio, October 17th, 1822 and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William [Henry] Atkins [Mary Elendar], May 25th, 1912, at the age of 89 years, 7 months and 8 days. He is survived by an only daughter, Mrs. Wm. [Henry] Atkins [Mary Elendar], two brothers, two sisters, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His wife [Tyresa Jane Patterson] preceded him to the better land 29 years ago. Mr. Crow united with the Morning Star Presbyterian Church 26 years go. He acted as janitor of the church for a good many years until his health became such that he was unable to attend the services of his church. He was a faithful member, a consistent Christian and loved his church, but during the latter years of his life seldom found it possible to go to the church services. He was a kind father and a good neighbor, respected by all who knew him. He will be missed in the family circle, and by his many friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Atkins home Monday afternoon at one oÕclock by the pastor, Rev. Dr. A. P. Walton, and interment was made in the Titus cemetery [Graceland] several miles east of the Atkins home.
Times-Republican
Thursday May 30, 1912
Obituary
Covington B. Crow
Covington B. [evins] Crow died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. [illiam] H.[enry] Atkins [Mary Elendar], Saturday. He was 89 years of age. Funeral services were held at 1 oÕclock Monday afternoon at the Atkins residence, conducted by Rev. A. P. Walton, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Hopkins. Interment was in Graceland cemetery.
Mr. Crow was born in Jackson County, Ohio, October 17, 1822. During the last thirty years he had resided at the home of his daughter, who survives with two of his brothers, two sisters, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Crow [Tyresa Jane Patterson] died twenty-nine years ago.
Times-Republican
Tuesday March 28, 1922
Obituary
In testimony of their friendship and appreciation of the life and kindness of the late Mrs. Mary Elendar Crow Atkins, a large number of the neighbors gathered at the home for the funeral services Wednesday afternoon at two oÕclock. The services were conducted by Rev. M. E. Lumbar of the Presbyterian Church and interment was made at Graceland cemetery.
The following obituary was read: Mary Elendar Crow was born near Abington, Ill., Feb. 25, 1853, and passed to the great Beyond early Tuesday morning, March 21, 1922, in her 70th year. She was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Covington Crow [Tyresa Jane Patterson], and was united in marriage to Wm. Henry Atkins, March 24, 1872.
Mrs. Crow was the mother of seven children, three of whom and her husband preceded her in death. The four living children are the two sons, Chas. H. [enry] of Bedford, and Lester of Denver, Colo., and the two daughters, Mrs. Ina [Mary] Bordner, near Hopkins, Mo., and Mrs. Iva King of Chula, Mo. Also of these children nine grandchildren remain.
Years ago, Mrs. Atkins united with the Methodist Church and upon moving to Iowa she became one of the first members of the Morning Star Presbyterian church of which she was a faithful member until death.
She was a kind and loving mother and neighbor, always ready to help those in need.
The sympathy of the community is extended this family in their sorrow.
Times-Republican
Thursday November 26, 1914 p. 10
William Henry Atkins
William H. [enry] Atkins died Tuesday at his home, six miles west of Bedford, after an illness of more than a year. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 11 oÕclock at the Morning Star church, conducted by Rev. John A. Currie, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Bedford. Interment was in Graceland cemetery. Mr. Atkins was 60 years of age.
William Henry Atkins was born at Kirkwood, Ill., January 23, 1854. He was married March 21, 1872, to Mary E. [lendar] Crow at Kirkwood, and came to Taylor County in 1881, locating on a farm in Mason Township, which has since been their home. He was the father of seven children, three of whom preceded him in death. Surviving with their mother are two sons, Charles H. [enry] and Lester Atkins, and two daughters, Mrs. Ina [Mary] Bordner, and Mrs. Iva Kreig. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Celia Barnum of Kirkwood, Ill.
Times-Republican
Thursday August 19, 1926 [p. 7]
C. H. Chamberlain
C. [hristopher] H. Chamberlain [Chamberlin], son of John and Mary [Titus] Chamberlain [Chamberlin], was born in Morrow County, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1847. In 1853 his parents moved to Henry County, Ill., where he grew to manhood. On Jan. 13th, 1870, he was united in marriage to Miss Adella [Adela] L. Bundy, and moved to Taylor County, Iowa, and settled on a farm 8 miles northwest of Bedford. Four children were born to them, 2 of whom preceded him in death, Grace Irene and Leslie Lee. On August 10, 1926, at 10 a. m., he passed away at the ripe age of nearly 79 years. In 1887 he was converted, accepting Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord and took up his life of service for Him by uniting with the Gilead M. E. church, where he served until in 1904, when leaving the farm he moved to Bedford and transferred his membership to First Baptist Church and continued to serve, acting as trustee for a number of years, and as a faithful member he was always at church and bible school. He leaves to mourn his demise, but to rejoice in his splendid life record, his wife and companion for over 50 years; one son, R. [upert] Clifton, and one daughter, Mrs. Alice C. May, and Leland B. [undy], youngest son of Judson and Florence [Bundy] Chamberlain [Chamberlin] who has been as one of their own since the death of his parents. All members of the family were with him during his short illness.
Funeral services were held at the home Thursday, at 2 oÕclock, and the remains were laid to rest in the Mausoleum.
[Chamberlin, Clifton Rupert ÒCliffÓ]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 8, 1961 [p. 1]
Cliff Chamberlin Dies In Des Moines
Clifton R. [upert] Chamberlin, 87, a long-time resident of Taylor County, died at Des Moines General hospital June 5. Funeral services will be held today (June 8) at the Madison Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home at 2:00 p. m. Rev. Eldridge McGehee is the officiating minister. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.
Times-Republican
Thursday August 19, 1926 [p. 7]
Willard L. Seymour
Willard L. [ee] Seymour was born July 29, 1869, in Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois. He resided at that place until he was seventeen years of age. From there he removed to Ladoga, Iowa, and again after two years to Peabody, Kans. He moved to Holyoke, Colorado, in 1914, at which place he departed this life August 1, 1926, aged 57 years and three days. He was married to Cora [Bell] Wilson, Dec. 25, 1892, to which union two children were born, Bert Seymour of Holyoke, and Mrs. Freda Dowlin of Blockton, Iowa. Those who survive him are, his widow, the two named children, four sisters and one brother, also three grandchildren. The four sisters are, Mrs. Fanny [Katurah] Irwin, Bedford, Ia.; Mrs. Nellie [May] Brent, Monmouth, Ill.; Mrs. Florence [Esther] Gilbreath [Galbreath], Hollywood, Calif.; Mrs. Jessie [Marie] Cooper, of Highland Park, Calif. The brother is Leonard [Arthur] Seymour of Karval, Colo. The grandchildren are the children of Mrs. Freda Dowlin who was present to attend the funeral. The sermon was preached by Rev. Robt. J. Church, the Baptist pastor, in the Christian church at Holyoke, Colo.
Times-Republican
Thursday August 19, 1926 [p. 7]
James M. Heaton
James M. Heaton was born in Poweshiek County, Iowa, near Montezuma, November 4th, 1867, and departed this life Aug. 6, 1926 at the age of 58 years, 9 months and 2 days, in the hospital at St. Joseph, Mo. He was the son of Thos. and Angeline Holloway Heaton, and has lived since 12 years of age in Taylor County. He was married to Minnie Gunderman, Dec. 21, 1892, at Sharpsburg, Iowa. He has been a prominent man in the community in which he has lived. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, and Masonic lodges. About 20 years ago, he surrendered his life to Christ and became a member of the Blue Grove Church of Christ, of which he was a member until his death. He leaves to mourn his demise his wife, Mrs. Minnie Gunderman Heaton, one son, Glen Heaton, one daughter, Mrs. Edna [Mae] Ranck, one brother, of Omaha, Nebr., two sisters, one of Columbus Jct., Ia., and one of Nebraska City, Nebr. He also leaves four grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends. The funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at two oÕclock and interment was made in the Gravity cemetery. Rev. E. J. Greene, pastor of the Gravity Christian church, conducted the service at the home. The music was furnished by a mixed quartet from the Presbyterian Church at Sharpsburg. At the cemetery the ritualistic Masonic funeral service was conducted by Thos. Beaumont of Creston, and was participated in by members of the order from Gravity, Conway, Sharpsburg and Bedford.
[Heaton, James M. ÒJimÓ]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday August 12, 1926 p. 4
Jim Heaton Who Fell From Windmill Died Last Friday
Jim Heaton of southwest of Sharpsburg, who fell from a 40-foot high windmill tower at his home a week ago last Saturday morning, died at the hospital in St. Joseph last Friday morning, following an operation to remove pieces of broken bone in his back.
The remains were brought to Bedford Friday evening and then taken to his home. The funeral was held last Sunday afternoon at the home and burial made in the Gravity cemetery.
[HEATON, JAMES M. "JIM"]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, August 12, 1926
Injuries Prove Fatal
James Heaton of near Conway, who received fatal injuries in a fall from a windmill tower on Saturday of week before last, died at a St. Joseph hospital Friday morning. The funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment was made in the cemetery at Gravity. Mrs. Sadie Moon and children, George and Bernice; Mrs. Grace Hatfield, J. B. Strobel and daughter, Miss Vergie, and Miss Mabel Smith were among those from here attending the funeral.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday August 12, 1926 p. 4
Miss Thelma Tracy Dead
Miss Thelma [Ree] Tracy, 18 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Tracy [Nelle Drumm] of Marshall, Mo., died at the home of her parents, last Saturday, August 7th. Miss Tracy had been ill for many months and has borne her suffering with great forbearance and patience.
The funeral services were held last Sunday afternoon, August 8th, conducted by the Rev. T. B. Mather and interment was given in the Ridge Park cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. John Tracy [Iva Wentworth] and daughter, Doris, of this city drove down Saturday evening, driving all night in order to reach there. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tracy of Afton, Iowa, came to Bedford Saturday and accompanied the John Tracy family to Marshall. They returned home Tuesday evening.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday May 4, 1933 p. 5
Mrs. Forrest Zeluf
Dorothy Lois Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. [erlin] C. [lare] Wright [Laura Jane McKee], was born in Bedford, Iowa, April 17, 1913 and died at her home in Bedford, April 27, at 2:50 p. m., aged 20 years and 10 days.
She was a student in the Bedford schools and graduated from the eighth grade.
She was married to Forrest Zeluf Sept. 13, 1928. To them two sons were born, Duane Harley and Jackie Leroy.
She united with the Methodist church here under the pastorate of Rev. Roberts five years ago, she and her sister joining the same day.
She leaves to mourn her going, Mr. and Mrs. V. [erlin] C. [lare] Wright, one sister and three brothers, her husband, Forrest Zeluf, and her two sons.
Funeral services were held from the Wetmore Funeral Home at eleven oÕclock Saturday, conducted by Rev. M. R. Talley and burial was made in Fairview cemetery.
[Wright, Laura Jane McKee]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 13, 1950 [p. 1]
Mrs. V. C. WrightÕs Funeral Here Friday
Mrs. V. [erlin] C. [lare] Wright [Laura Jane McKee], 71, died at her home in north Bedford Wednesday morning, July 12.
The funeral services will be held at the Wetmore Funeral Home at 2 oÕclock, Friday afternoon, July 14, conducted by Rev. Robert M. Peters. Burial will be in the Fairview cemetery.