Allison, Adah Jones -

Services for Adah J. Allison of Papillion, Nebraska were held Wednesday, October 15

at the Amos Funeral Home in Papillion.

The Reverend Charles Gates officiated with music by Janice Miser, organist. Vocalists were Howard Peek and Sharon Shannon.

Casket hearers were Curtis Thiemel, Darwin Wicht, Jack Riley, Dennis O'Brien, Raymond Reeder and George Wyman.

Burial was at the Shelton Cemetery, Shelton, Nebraska.

Adah J. Allison, daughter of Charles and Fannie Gray Jones, was born at Trenton, Nebraska

May 1, 1899 and died at Papillion. Nebraska, on October 12 at the age of 81 years, 5 months,

and 11 days. Her family moved to Iowa when she was a small child. She attended school in

Iowa and the Grand Island Business College. She also taught school in Taylor County Iowa.

Adah was united in married to Harold Allison on June 6, 1922, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

She had been a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was an active member of the

United Methodist Women holding several offices in her circle and in the general society.

She was proceeded in death by her husband on June 8, 1980 and by a brother and a sister.

Survivors include a daughter, Constance Campbell of Omaha; 1 son. Donald of Omaha;

a sister, Connie Stewart of Eldon, Missouri; a brother, G.R. Jones of Stuttgart,

Arkansas; and other relatives and friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 29, 1980

Archibald, Ruth Swigard Dickson -

Ruth Swigart Archibald, the daughter of Grant and Eva McAninch Swigart, was born September 11, 1915 in Lott's

Creek Township, Ringgold County, Iowa. She died September 24 at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois

following a long illness. She was sixty-five years old.

Ruth received her early education in the rural schools of Ringgold County and graduated from Mt. Ayr High School in

1933. She received her B.S. degree in home economics from Iowa State University in 1939. Following graduation she

went into extension service, first in Adams and Union counties and then in Jasper County as Extension Home Economist.

She also taught briefly in Glidden and Mt. Ayr.

She was united in marriage with Neville Dickson February 12, 1947, They had one daughter, Ruth Annette. Following the death of her

husband on December 2, 1949 Ruth purchased and operated a small dry goods and ready to wear business in Lenox.

She was united in marriage with Roy Archibald February 22, 1953. They farmed in the Lenox and Clearfield communities until

February 5, 1964 when they moved to Knoxville. Ruth returned to extension service as Marion County Extension Home

Economist.

Many staffing changes saw Ruth's responsibilities shifting to include other counties. She specialized to some degree in

human development, family life and the applied art programs in the Ottumwa area. She was recognized by the National

Association of Extension Home Economists with the "Distinguished Service Award" and "The Grace Frysinger Fellowship".

Ruth also accepted leadership responsibilities in the American Home Economics Association, the Iowa Home Economics

Association and the National Association of Extension Home Economists. She was active locally in the American Association

of University Women, the First United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, Business and Professional Women's

Club and many other community offices.

Preceding her in death were her parents, a sister, Cleta: her husband, Neville Dickson; and on April 7. 1980 her husband,

Roy Archibald.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Scott Thomas of Springfield, Illinois: two sisters, Dora (Mrs.

Charles Bennett) of Mt. Ayr and Donna (Mrs. Wilbur Greimann) of Kellerton; four brothers, Francis Swigart of Lamoni,

Merritt Swigart of Des Moines, Weldon Swigart of Creston, and Paul Swigart of Davis City, as well as other relatives.

Services were held Saturday, September 27 at the First Methodist Church in Knoxville.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa  Wednesday October 15, 1980

Bartrem, Lloyd Samuel -

Funeral services for Lloyd S. Bartrem, 71, were held Thursday October 23 at the United Methodist Church in Lenox.

The Reverend W.C. Trembly officiated. Music was provided by Norma Paymal. organist, and Marilyn Beck and Billie Jean

Barker. vocalists.

Casket bearers were James Reed, Dennis Reed, Tom Reed, Robert Rusco, Michael Rusco and Stephen Rusco.

Interment was in the East Fairview Cemetery at Lenox.

Lloyd Samuel Bartrem of Omaha. Nebraska, died October 21, 1980 at the age of 71 years, three months and 25 days. He

was the son of Samuel and Nora Bartrem.

He grew to manhood in the rural Lenox, Iowa area. He was united in marriage to Edith Crispie in July of 1928.

Born to bless this union were seven childre:. Mrs. George (Betty) Isman of Lenox, Melvin Bartrem, deceased: Melody

Bartrem of Omaha, Nebraska; Mrs. Jack (Nancy) Rusco of Lenox; Norleta Reed of Bedford, Donald Bartrem of California

and Ronald Bartrem of Omaha, Nebraska.

Others left to cherish his memory are a sister, Mrs. Joe (Ruth) Trost of Lenox, 23 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren,

nieces. nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Proceeding him in death were his parents, son Melvin. and three great grandchildren.

He worked for the Union Pacific railroad for thirty-five years until his retirement five years ago. He was a kind and

loving father and his greatest pleasure was spending time with his grandchildren and family.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 29, 1980

Beemer, Bruce O (Spike) -

Bryce O. (Spike) Beemer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sim Beemer of Conway, died August 23 following a massive coronary

suffered while camping in the mountains near his home in Cody, Wyoming. He was fifty-one years old.

He was born May 4. 1929 near Conway where he spent his childhood days. He was united in marriage with Beverly Ruth

Barnett in 1949 at the Conway Methodist Church.

Mr. Beemer was employed as a lineman by the Department of Energy. The family had resided in Wyoming for twenty-nine

years. He was a past exalted ruler of the Cody Elks Lodge and a former district deputy grand exalted ruler. He was a

member of Professional Ski Instructors, the Cody Volunteer Fire Department, and the Eagles Lodge.

Survivors include his wife, Beverly; his parents, one son, Jack and wife, Linn of Palmer, Alaska; two daughters, Janet

Woodenlegs and Connie Cook and husband. Rich, all of Cody; three granddaughters, Jackie and Jona Woodenlegs and Kelly

Beemer; two grandsons, Colton Beemer and Clinton Cook; five brothers, Virgil, Dale and Jerry, all of Conway, Dean of Cody and

Tim of Blair. Nebraska; five sisters, Betty Boyer of Clearfield, Joyce Ridnour of Walnut, Lu Schofield of Lenox, Alice A.

Miller of Grant City, Missouri, and Sally Hensley of Corning, many aunts and uncles, and nieces and nephews.

Services were held Wednesday. August 27 at the Ballard Funeral Chapel in Cody with officers of the Cody Elks Lodge

#1611 officiating. Cremation followed.

Attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Sim Beemer, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Beemer, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Beemer, Mr. and

Mrs. Jerry Beemer, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Beemer, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Houchin, Tim Beemer, Sally Hensley, Joyce

Ridnour, Lu Schofield, and Alice A. Miller.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 3, 1980

Brown, Austin Stewart -

Austin Stewart Brown, the eldest son of Virgil Stanley and Mary Katherine Doran Brown was born April 1, 1912 near

Witty, Missouri. He died September 2 at the Rosary Hospital in Corning at the age of sixty-eight years, four months

and one day.

He received his early schooling in Missouri and moved to Cromwell with his family in 1926. He graduated from

Cromwell High School in 1929 and from Creston Junior College in 1933. Austin moved to the Stringtown community in 1933.

He was united in marriage with Ellen Grace Gibson August 9, 1936. The couple lived in Port Angeles, Washington for nearly

five years where Austin was employed at a paper mill. They returned to Iowa in 1941 and farmed north of Stringtown until

he suffered a heart attack in 1964. He then became a salesman and later agency manager for the Iowa Farm Bureau

Insurance Company in Adams County. He made many friends through his work and thoroughly enjoyed visiting with people.

Austin joined the Cromwell Congregational Church at the age of fourteen and later transferred his membership to

the Stringtown Community Church. He was active in the church and was presently serving as president of the

church board.

He was an active member of Circle Lodge #555 A.F. & A.M. at Prescott, joining in 1957. He assisted with graveside services

whenever requested. Austin was a past Master of his lodge, a Thirty-second Degree Mason and a member of the Des

Moines Consistery. He was also a past Patron of the Prescott Chapter #554 of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Austin was active in the Farm Bureau organization, serving on several state committees as well as being a past president of the

Adams County organization. He was a member of the Corning Chamber of Commerce and for many years assisted with the

soybean and corn growing contests. He was also active in his political party.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister Lorene. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Grace; a son Byron Cecil

and wife Marilyn of Prescott, two daughters, Carolyn Ruth Beran and husband Reverend John C. Beran of Manila,

Phillipines and Laura Cathryn Davis of Lincoln. Nebraska: seven grandchildren, Mark, Beth and Gail Beran, Beverly

and Lynette Davis and Jodie and Clint Brown; three brothers, Delman, Darrel and Roscoe, all of Lenox; two sisters, Thelma

Brinker of Pemberville, Ohio and Wilma Boswell of Treynor, Iowa.

Services were held Friday September 5 at 2 p.m. at the Stringtown Community Church with Reverend Gerald Rogers

officiating. Music was by Norma Paymal, organist and Mildred Walter, vocalist. Selections were "The Old Rugged Cross" and "In The

Garden".

Casket bearers were Stanley Brown, Norvan Brown, Steven Brown, David Brown. Roger Brown and Carl Israel.

Honorary bearers were Paul Sieddenburg, Norman Klejch, Garth Haer, Jerry Davis, Max Blackburn, Chris Christofferson,

and Charlie Warner.

Interment was in the Stringtown Cemetery with Masonic Riles conducted by Circle Lodge #555 AF&AM.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 17, 1980

Havens, Edward Lee -

Edward Lee Havens, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion D. Havens of Greenfield, was born January 28, 1956

at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset. He died September 26 at Saint Anthony Regional Hospital in

Carroll, Iowa at the age of twenty-four years, seven months and twenty-eight days.

Edward graduated from Lenox Community High School in 1974 with the goal of entering the field of medicine. He

graduated with honors from Sioux Empire at Hawarden and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Buena Vista

College at Storm Lake. While in college, he was president of the Student Council, Lieutenant Governor of

the Iowa-Nebraska District of Circle K Outstanding Young Man of America 1978, co-chairman of Muscular Dystrophy

Danceathon in 1978 and won many medals and trophies in track and wrestling.

During the summers of his college years, he engaged in carpentry. Upon graduation, he joined his brother, Alvin in the

carpentry trade. He planned to attend the Des Moines College of Osteophathic Medicine and Surgery next fall.

Edward is survived by his parents, a brother Ronald, his wife Candace and family of Ames, a brother Alvin and wife Karen

of Greenfield, grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Molln and Mrs. Lena Farber, as well as many other relatives.

Services were held Monday, September 29 at the First United Presbyterian Church in Greenfield with Reverend

Wayne Norris officiating. Mrs. Cindy Armstrong was the organist and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ray the vocalists.

Pallbearers were Ron Weller, Dick Wallace. Roben Easier, Larry Riley, Howard Nelson, and Norman Parrott. Honorary

pallbearers were Roy Barlow, Dale Amendt, Bruce Amendt, Ron Thiele, Doran Davis, and Edward Barlow.

Interment was in the Greenfield Cemetery at Greenfield, Iowa.

The Bickford-Murray Funeral Home of Greenfield was in charge of arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 8, 1980

Jones, George Rex (Farmer) -

George Rex "Farmer" Jones, 85, one of the most widely known farmers on the Grand Prairie, died Saturday, October

18 in the Stuttgart, Arkansas Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Jones's association with the rice industry began in 1920 and his devotion and dedication to the promotion and

improvement of all its facets continued throughout his life.

He served 44 years on tin board of directors of the Arkansas Rice Growers Cooperative Association, and in the

1950s was twice selected by the United States Department of Agriculture to represent the rice industry on agricultural tours

abroad. He filmed and edited the first documentary about rice farming on the Grand Prairie.

In his extensive travels on five continents, so successful were his promotional efforts on behalf of the rice industry that a letter

addressed "Mr. G.R. Rice. Arkansas. U.S.A." found its way to his rural mailbox at Almyra.

Born July 16, 1895 in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, he grew up on a farm near Sharpsburg, Taylor County, Iowa. There he

married Sarah Marie Sweigard January 24, 1917. With his wife and young daughter, Madelene, he moved to the Grand Prairie

in 1920, settling on a farm just north of Almyra.

The Joneses were recognized as Master Farmers in 1938 by the "Progressive Farmer" magazine. The Master Farmer

award was not only an unsolicited and well-merited honor to the farmer and his helpmate, but something more

to rural life, for it exemplified not only an efficient producer of agricultural products, but also desirable type of farm life. The

Master Farmer and his wife were not only good farmers, but also good citizens and good neighbors.

Sarah Sweigard Jones died June 3, 1959. On June 12. 1960. Mr. Jones married Constance Marie Renken in St. John's

Lutheran Church, Stuttgart.

Mr. Jones served the Almyra community as school board director, Sunday school teacher. 4-H adult leader, scoutmaster

and Farm Bureau representative. He was a member of the Almyra United Methodist Church.

In addition to many years as a member of the Quorum Court of Arkansas County, he served on the County Board of Education,

the Equalization Board and tenant extension programs. A charter member of the Arkansas Flying Farmers, Mr Jones soloed

two days before his 50th birthday and held a private ticket until health denied renewal. He served as president of AFF in 1948,

 1949, 1955 and 1956.

He retired from active farming and moved to Stuttgart in 1967. He was a Mason and Rotarian.

Survivors include his wife. Constance Renken Jones, Stuttgart: one son. Kenneth Jones Sr., Hot Springs; one daughter,

Mrs. Dorothy Jones Core, Almyra; one sister, Mrs. Harry Stewart, Eldon, Mo.; nine grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

One daughter, Madelene Jones Oliver, preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held October 21 at the Almyra United Methodist Church by Reverand Gene Ratekin and Reverand Cagle E

Fair.  Burial was in the Almyra Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 29, 1980

Lincoln, Avery -

Avery Lincoln of Osage died Saturday, September 6 at a nursing home in Osage. He was eighty-eight years old.

The Lincoln family lived in the Lenox and Brooks vicinity until moving to Osage and surrounding towns in 1942.

Survivors include a son, Tom, Osage and a daughter, Mildred Stuvick of Nodaway. His wife, Francis, preceded him

in death July 26. 1980.

Services were held Tuesday, September 9 at the Osage United Methodist Church at 2 p.m.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 3, 1980

Matthews, Maye Ellen Bender -

Maye Ellen Bender Matthews, daughter of Perry Martin Bender and Grace Van Winkle Bender, was born June 7, 1898

near Maloy, Iowa. She died October 21, 1980 at the age of 82 years, 4 months, and 14 days.

On June 14. 1916 she was united in marriage to Robert Lloyd Matthews, also of Maloy.

At an early age she joined the Highland Church, Grant township, Ringgold county. Iowa, later transferring her membership

to the United Presbyterian Church in Clearfield. Iowa.  When the Presbyterian Church disbanded, she transferred her

membership to the Clearfield United Methodist Church where she attended when able and continued to be interested in the

church and its activities.

Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Kenneth and his wife Mildred of Clearfield, Carrol and his wife, Juanita of

Diagonal, a daughter, Roberta Maye Cook of Clearfield, seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, one great great

grandchildren, two sisters-in-law Margaret Jeanes Matthews of Huxley, Iowa, and Lora Matthews Newburn of Clearfield,

and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her devoted husband, Robert, her father and mother, her sister, Reva Bender Morey, and

son-in-law George D. Cook.

Maye was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and especially enjoyed the many clubs she belonged to.

Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was a generous and loving mother, always thinking of her

family and others. She was called "Grandma" by many.

Services were held at the United Methodist Church in Clearfield October 24 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Kevin Hoffman

officiating. Nancy Brown was the organist and Michelle Hoffman the vocalist.

Casket hearers were LeRoy Beggs, Dwight Matheny, Harvey Heimke. Bill Livingston, Ronald Brown, and John Duey.

Interment was in the Clearfield cemetery. Varner-Watson was in charge of arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 29, 1980

Nagle, Frances -

Frances Nagle, the daughter of John and Catherine O'Neil Nagle, was born July 18, 1885 near Lenox. She died at the

Lenox Care Center October 24 at ninety-five years of age. She had been a resident of the Care Center for twelve years.

Miss Nagle was a lifelong resident of Lenox and Taylor County. She was the oldest member of St. Patrick's Catholic

Church in Lenox and was also a member of the Ladies Guild.

Survivors include four nieces, Alice Nagle, Ruth Nagle, Madeline Hartney, and Esther Morrison, all of Canada; two

nephews, Damian Nagle and George Nagle, also of Canada; and close friends, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cheese of Lenox, Mr. and

Mrs. Erskine Blair of Lenox, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Leonard of Corning, and Antonia Reimer of Corning.

The funeral Mass was held Monday, October 27 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father Timothy Fitzgerald

officiating.

Casket bearers were Dean Leonard, Orville Williams, Jim Bennett, Raymond Miller, Mike Cheese and Bill Cheese.

Wake services were held Sunday. October 26 at 8 p.m.

Interment was in the East Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 29, 1980

Pierce, Delia Walter Walker-

Delia Walter Pierce died Sunday, August 24 at the Lenox Care Center. She was eighty eight years old.

Services will be held Wednesday. August 27 at 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Lenox with Reverend William C.

Trembly officiating. A memorial to the church has been established.

Interment will be in the West Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation was held Tuesday evening from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Larkin-Bender funeral home in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 27, 1980

Pierce, Delia Walter Walker -

Delia Walker Pierce, the youngest and last surviving child of Henri and Louisa (Schafroth) Walter, was born

December 28, 1891 near Lenox. She died August 24 at the Lenox Care Center where she had been

a resident since June 1979. She was eighty-eight years, seven months and twenty-six days old.

Delia was united in marriage with W.W. "Bill" Walker February 2, 1915 at Lenox.

Following his death in 1948, she moved to Los Angeles. California.

She was married to Joe Pierce on April 16, 1950. He preceded her in death in 1979 at which time Mrs. Pierce moved

back to Lenox.

She was a longtime member of the Lenox United Methodist Church and had also been a member of the Salome Chapter

of the Eastern Star in Lenox for over fifty years.

Survivors include a son, Henry Walker and wife, Virginia of Greeley, Colorado; two daughters, Wilma Strough of

Los Angeles, and Mildred Cheese and husband Ray of Lenox; a step-daughter, Jo Ann Winslow of Los Angeles, eight

grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren.

Services were held Wednesday August 27 at 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Lenox with Reverend W.C.

Trembly officiating. Norma Paymal was the organist. Selections were "Amazing Grace" and "The Lord Is My

Shepherd".

Casket bearers were Julian Walter, Dick Walter, Mike Cheese, Bill Cheese, Mervin Walter, and Vernon Walter.

Interment was in the West Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation was held at the Larkin-Bender Funeral Home August 26 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. A memorial has been

established for the United Methodist Church in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 3, 1980

Preston, William John -

William John Preston, eldest son of Charles G. and Agnes Coulter Preston, was born August 3, 1890 in Adams

County on the Preston homestead. He died at the Lenox Care Center, October 26 at the age of ninety years, two months

and twenty-two days.

He was united in marriage with Lennie M. Sturm at Bedford January 22, 1913.

He joined the Lenox Methodist Church April 10, 1925, where he attended as long as his health permitted.

His lifelong occupation was farming until he retired and moved to Lenox in 1950. His greatest pleasure then was

working in his garden.

Will and Lennie moved to the Lenox Care Center in November of 1978. They observed their sixty-seventh wedding

anniversary in January of this year.

Preceding him in death were two sisters, Mrs. Edith Boyer and Mrs. Cora Herbst; two brothers, Harry and George

and two sons-in-law, Cecil Wilson and Herman Wenger.

Survivors include his wife, Lennie, three daughters, Mrs Thelma Wenger of Des Moines, Mrs. Velda Wilson. Dorothy

Routh and husband Marvin, all of Lenox; one son, Clifford and wife, Elsie of Lenox, one sister Mrs. Bertha Gordon of the

Lenox Care Center, six grandchildren, Mrs. Nancy Wilson Pennington of Lawson. Mo., Charles Preston of Pillager,

Minn., Gary Routh of Osceola, Jane Wilson Ferguson of Maryville, Mo., Mrs. Gayle Routh Herring of Columbus,

Nebr., and Tom Preston of Omaha, Nebr.: ten great grandchildren.

Services were held Tuesday, October 28 at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Lenox with Reverend W.C.

Trembly officiating. Music was by Norma Paymal, organist and Byron Brown, vocalist. The selection was "Amazing

Grace."

Casket bearers were Darold Gordon, Russell Gordon, Duane Boyer, Lew Eckels, Louis Brown, and William Young.

Interment was in West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

Larkin-Bender Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday November 5, 1980

Reimer, Robert P (Bob) -

Robert (Bob) P. Reimer, 60, formerly a Lenox resident, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson,

Ariz., Thursday, Oct. 2. He had entered the hospital on Sept. 24. He is survived by his wife, Georgia; two sons,

Tracey and Troy; two daughters-in-law, Dale and Marty: two grandchildren, Chris and Amy, all of Tucson; two

sisters, Mrs. Glenn (Margaret) Barnhill of Moses Lake, Wash., Mrs. Dean (Murle) Leonard of Corning, la.; two

brothers, Phil of Des Moines, la., and Gene of Mt. Ayr, la.

Memorial service and burial was in Tucson Oct. 5.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 8, 1980

Shannon, Edward J -

Edward J. Shannon of Sharpsburg died Monday, August 18 at the Corning Nursing Home after suffering a stroke.

He was born June 9, 1900 at New Market and was a welder in Taylor County for much of his life.

Mr. Shannon was united in marriage with Josephine Flaherty July 1, 1928 at Aurora, Illinois.

Survivors include a daughter, Patricia A. MacAlister of Des Plaines, Illinois, a son, Gerald M. Shannon of Omaha, Nebraska;

two brothers, Wincell Shannon of Harlingen. Texas and Vernon Shannon of Benson, Arizona; a sister, Aneatha (Mrs.

Roy) Talkington of Spokane, Washington; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Services were held Wednesday, August 20 at 10:00 a.m. at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Reverend

Don Fisher of the Sharpsburg-Lenox United Presbyterian Church officiating.

Interment was in the Conway cemetery at Conway. Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 3, 1980

Stoner, Grace Doris -

Grace Doris Stoner, daughter of Rueben and Lulu Jenks Stoner, was born November 29, 1901 on a farm in Taylor County,

Iowa a few miles south of Lenox. She died September 24 at the Rosary Hospital in Corning at the age of seventy-eight years,

nine months and twenty-six days.

Grace resided on the farm where her grandparents settled when they came to Iowa from Illinois in 1883. She was a

thoughtful and kind person.

Preceding her in death were her father on March 10, 1920, a brother, Glen, on November 12, 1956 and her mother on

February 19, 1965.

Survivors include two first cousins, Lester Stoner of El Cerrito. California and Mrs. Betty Wells of Pasedena, California, as

well as a number of other cousins.

Services were held Saturday, September 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the Larkin-Bender Funeral Home with the Reverend William C.

Trembly officiating. Marilyn Beck and Billie Jean Barker sang "Good Night, Good Morning" and "Near To The Heart of God"

accompanied by Norma Paymal.

Casket bearers were Art Jones, Donald Beck, Randall Riley, LaRell Wilkinson, Alfred Lucas, and Randy Samo.

Interment was in the East Fairview Cemetery at Lenox.

The Larkin-Bender Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 1, 1980