Barr, Ida C. Bowman –

Mrs. Ida Barr, 80, died Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at a nursing home in Bedford.  She had lived in this vicinity most of her life.

Services were held Nov. 13 at the Bender Funeral Home with Rev. Homer Caskey of Council Bluffs officiating.  Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.

Casket-bearers were Harold Rundlett, Francis Mohler, Francis House, Arthur Calvin, Roy Case and Harry Cheese, with music by Marcia Bender and Normal Paymal.

OBITUARY

Ida C. Bowman, daughter of J N and Martha Ferren Bowman was born in Clayton County, Iowa March 5, 1876 and passed away at Bedford, Iowa, Nov. 14, 1956 after an illness of over four years.

She was baptized when a young girl in the Re-organized Church of the Latter Day Saints.

In 1898 the family moved from Clayton County to Southwest Adams County.

She was united in marriage to Robert George Barr on March 1, 1899 and made their home in Mercer township until 1909 when they moved to Lenox.  Mr. Barr passed away Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939.

Two children survive, Ruth and Robert Russell, also one son-in-law Bryan D. Mohler of Bedford, Iowa, one daughter-in-law, Mildred, and grandson, Robert George Barr, one granddaughter, Gretchen Barr and two great grandchildren, Donna and Robert IV, all of San Francisco, California.  One brother and one sister also survive.

Her home and family, her garden and her flowers were her chief interests in life, until failing health caused her to leave her home and be cared for in the home of her daughter and son-in-law.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 15, 1956

Brand, Everett Clifton -

Everett Clifton Brand, son of William and Hattie Belle McFarland Brand, was born April 28, 1896 on a farm southeast of

Bedford, Iowa, and departed this life Jan 2, 1957 at the age of 60 years, 8 months and 5 days.  He died at his farm home near Diagonal after several years of illness with heart trouble. His entire life was spent in and around his last home with the exception of 1½ years he spent in Wyoming. He was married Jan 4, 1&18 to Jennie May Johnson.

He is survived by his widow,  2 brothers, Elmer of Bedford, Roy of Shannon City, and 1 sister, Mrs Iva Akers of Gravity,

several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, 3 sisters and 4

brothers. He was a kind and devoted husband, a good friend and neighbor and was always ready to help others in need of help as long as his health permitted.

Funeral services were at Clearfield Friday, the Rev Howard Ball officiating. Burial was in Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 10, 1957

Colyn, Lori Dawn -

Lori Dawn Colyn, still born daughter of Mr and Mrs John Colyn was born at the hospital at McPherson, Kans., Feb 7.

Survivors include the parents and three little girls, Cathy, Kay Ann and Leslie; also grandparents, Rev and Mrs Chas

Colyn of Lenox. Committal service and burial were at McPherson cemetery Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 14, 1957

DeLean, Maggie Keith -

Mrs Maggie DeLean, 77, of Lewis, Iowa, died in an Atlantic hospital after a long illness. The daughter of Marshall and

Emma McFall Keith, she was born at Fremont June 20, 1871 and was the first person to be born in a frame house in Mahaska county.

The family lived in Atlantic for a time and later moved to Taylor county. She was married to Malcolm DeLean Mar., 25,1900 They lived in the Sharpsburg and Nodaway communities before moving to Lewis.

Mrs DeLean was a member of the Methodist Church, past worthy matron of OES and secretary of the Lewis OES for 30

years. She was a member of the White Shrine, Rebekah Lodge, Lewis Crescent Priscilla and Garden clubs.

Surviving are three daughters, Helen and Margaret of Lewis, Mrs Ruth McWhorter of Council Bluffs; three sisters Mrs Lela Clark of Sharpsburg, Mrs Mary King of Omaha and Mrs Wilbur Cunningham of Betha, Alberta, Canada.  Mr DeLean died in 1917 and a daughter, Ethel in 1937.

Funeral services and burial were at Lewis, Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 13, 1956

Gibson, Mrs. Wm. -

Grace Gibson received word Sunday of the death of Mrs Wm Gibson 95 years old of Grand Island Neb. but formerly of

Nodaway. The burial will be at Corning.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 9, 1956

Greenway, Walter -

This community was greatly shocked by the very sudden death of Walter Greenway on Sunday evening. He and Mrs

Greenway had been employed at Glenwood and apparently was in good health, when he suffered a heart attack Sunday

evening at Bedford. He is survived by his wife Mabel, a son Chub Greenway of Bedford, a daughter, Mrs Vern Trumbo of Clinton, several grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral Services were Tuesday at the Christian in Gravity.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 21, 1956

Henderson, Emma -

Funeral services were held at the U P Church in Tingley Friday afternoon for Mrs Emma Henderson, 88, who passed away

at the home of her son, E Claire Henderson here Tuesday afternoon. Services were conducted by Rev Sidney Sandusky of

Tingley, with Rev Kenneth Dailey of Clearfield assisting. Interment was in Tingley cemetery

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 2, 1956

Hurley, Emma Cochran -

Emma C. Hurley the daughter of Alexander and Nancy Cochran, was born October 4, 1876 near Carthage, Illinois.

In 1900, she was married to Luther Hurley, to which union 3 children were born, 2 of them dying in infancy, leaving one

son, Ralph, who lives in Des Moines with his wife Margaret.

Seven sisters and one brother have preceded her in death. One brother Harry Cochran, of Lenox is left to mourn her passing.

Mrs Hurley was a member of the Methodist Church, and of the Rebekah Lodge. She served as secretary of the Rebekahs

for many years, enjoying the work very much.

Death came on Monday, June 18, 1956 at the Thomas Nursing home at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 14 days.

Funeral Services were Wednesday June 20, at the Bender Funeral home, the Rev. B. C. Collier officiating. Burial was

in Lenox Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 28, 1956

Mrs Emma Hurley, 81, died late Monday night at the Lenox Rest Home.

Funeral services were Wednesday afternoon at the Bender Funeral Home, the Rev. Burton Collier officiating.  Burial was in the Lenox Cemetery.

Survivors: 1 son, Ralph of Des Moines, 1 brother, Harry Cochran of Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa June 21, 1956

Kernen, Levi -

Friends and relatives were shocked Tuesday evening to learn of the sudden death of Levi Kernen at the hospital in

Shenandoah where he was with Mrs Kernen who was a patient there.  Funeral services were at the Methodist church here [Gravity] Friday. Burial in cemetery near Conway. [Lexington]

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 11, 1956

Livingston, Geo. -

Funeral services were held at Malvern on Thursday for Geo Livingston, who passed away at Phoenix, Arizona on Monday.

Geo grew to manhood in this community and will be remembered by many friends here. [Gravity].

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 31, 1957

Manroe, George -

George Manroe, 61, bachelor, died at Omaha, Monday, at 5 a m at St. Catherine's Hospital. He moved from Lenox 12  years ago.  Funeral services were Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick’s church with Rev. Father Patrek O’Shea officiating.  Burial was in St. Patrick’s cemetery.  Rosary was said Wednesday at  the Bender Funeral Home.

Survivors: 3 sisters, Clara and Stella Manroe, both of Des Moines, Mrs Mary Bell Fmn of Boone, 4 cousins, Ben, Jack and Roy Manroe and Charles Deaver, all of Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 21, 1956

Marsh, Forrest D. -

Forrest D Marsh of LaHarpe, Kan., died Sunday while attending church. He was a former resident of the Conway vicinity

and a brother-in-law of Mrs E R Pennebaker. Survivors include his widow, Eva, and two married sons, Charles of Lawrence, Kan., Mendoel in California.

Dr and Mrs Pennebaker, Mrs Bob Basler, Mrs J A Dresher of Sharpsburg, Mr and Mrs Ira Pfander of Creston planned to

attend the funeral Tuesday in LeHarpe.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 17, 1956

Matthews, Richard –

Richard Matthews, son of John and Mary Matthews of Clearfield passed away April 28 at the St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, Colo.  He was married to Zeta Culver.  Survivors are his wife, Zeta, mother Mrs. Mary Matthews, one brother, Wm. Matthews, Spencer, S. Dakota, 2 sisters, Mrs. Hazle Erwin and Mrs. Pearle Melroy of Seward, Alaska.  Funeral services were held in Denver, Colo.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 10, 1956

Peck, Corna Jared -

Corna J., daughter of Benjamin and Emma Jared was born Nov. 17, 1898 in Wayne County, Ia., and departed this life June 12, 1956 at 5 o’clock pm at the Lutheran Hospital in Omaha, Neb., after a short illness.

She was united in marriage to H Spencer Peck May 18, 1918 at Kansas City, MO., and to this union one son, Spencer J was

born March 19, 1921.

She leaves to mourn, her devoted husband, H Spencer Peck; one son, Spencer J  who is studying law at the University

of Iowa; her aged mother Emma E Jared of Corydon, who has made her home with her the past winter and one sister, Lena Jared of Council Bluffs; also 8 nephews, ,Dean Jared, Max, William and Keith Morrow, all of Seymour, la.; Harold Peck of Kansas City; Gene Peck of Corydon, la., and two nieces, Ernestine Davis, Nevada, la and Katheryn Hagberg, Moline,

III.; one sister-in-law, Floy Morsett, Corydon and 2 brothers-in-law, R A Morrow Seymour and Louis Peck of Corydon, la.

She was preceded in death by her father in 1914 and her sister Etoile Morrow March 9, 1955.

At an early age she united with the Christian church in Corydon and later transferred her membership to the Presbyterian church in Sharpsburg, where she has remained a faithful worker. She was a member of the Sharpsburg Presbyterian

Women's Association and of the Sharpsburg WCTU; also she was an active member of the Conway Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, being a past Worthy Matron and a Past Grand Representative of Wyoming.

The family moved to Sharpsburg in the spring of 1926 and except for a few years have made their home here where

Spencer is manager of the State Savings Bank.

She was a devoted companion and mother and always ready to help others. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones and her host of friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 21, 1956

Mrs Corna Peck of Sharpsburg died in an Omaha hospital Tuesday. Funeral services will be at 1 o'clock Friday at Sharpsburg

Presbyterian Church.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa June 14, 1956

Peterson, Harry -

Henry Peterson, 72, night watch and marshall here [Gravity] suffered a heart attack at his home here about 10:30 a.m. Sunday. He leaves a wife and one son, Bernard of Hampton. Another son passed away a few years ago. Mr and Mrs Peterson had recently moved to a home which they had purchased here, after living in Bedford for a number of years. He also had served several years as night watch there.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 31, 1957

Stroud, Ed -

Mrs Frank Bush, who has been spending the winter at the home of her daughter, Mr and Mrs Harry Grant of Columbus,

Nebr., was called home this past week by the death of her brother, Ed Stroud, 76 of Guss. Mr Stroud had been in ill health for several months, but death was unexpected at this time. Funeral services were Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Guss with burial in Guss cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 21, 1957

Wells, Danny –

Little Danny Wells, 3 and a half year old of St. Joseph, Mo. went with his father to put up a grave tent.  His father works for a funeral home.  The little boy climbed on a large tombstone which fell off its base and crushed him.  He died a short time later in a hospital.  The father is the cousin of Mrs. Roy Leedom.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 18, 1956