Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa obituaries
transcribed by: Lorelei Rusco - lorerus@iowatelecom.net
 
 

Barr, Mildred Louise Carey -

Mildred Louise Carey, youngest daughter of Micheal J. and Bertha Ferguson Carey, was born December 26, 1905 at Des Moines, Iowa, and died on July 4, 1971, at St. Mary's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy and worked for a law firm until her marriage June 23, 1928 at Creston, Iowa, to R. Russell Barr.

Thirty years of their married life have been spent in Kansas City.

Survivors include her husband, Russell Barr of 1614 Bristol, Kansas City Mo. 64126, one son, Robert George Barr, one daughter, Gretchen Myers, and four grandchildren, Donna, Robert IV and Patrick Barr and Joni Myers, all of Kansas City. One brother, Harry Carey, two sisters, Frances Carey and Mary Vanderwal of Des Moines, and a sister-in-law, Ruth Mohler of Bedford, Iowa also survive.

Two brothers, one sister and her parents preceded her in death.

Services were held from McGilley Memorial Chapel and St. Stanislaus Churoh. Burial was in Resurrection Memorial cemetery north of Kansas City.

She was a loving and lovable wife, mother, sister and friend.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 15, 1971

 

Buchanan, Roy -

Funeral services for Roy Buchanan, 62, of Redondo Beach, California, formerly of Conway, Iowa, were held Wednesday, June 23rd at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford. Mr.

Buchanan died June 19th in Redondo Beach. Interment was in the Conway cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth, daughters, JoAnn Denton of Conway and Barbara Doyle of Redondo Beach, sons, Ed of Truro, Iowa, and David at home, one brother, T. C. Buchanan

of Westminster, Colo.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 1, 1971

 

Cullen, Leona Morrison -

Mrs. Peter (Leona) Cullen, 73, former Lenox resident, died at the Crest Haven nursing home in Creston at 11:30 a.m. July 14th. She had been ill for nine weeks.

Mrs. Cullen had lived in Creston since 1963. Her home was at 513 West Adams street.

Leona Morrison was born Feb. 19, 1898. She was the daughter of Frank G. and Nora McKee Morrison. She was married at Reno, Iowa, Nov. 28, 1922, to Peter F. Cullen. He preceded

her in death in 1962.

Mrs. Cullen is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lyle (Mildred) Watts of Falls Church, Va., Mrs. Charles (Monica) Mohler of Bedford, and Mrs. Gene (Seraphia) Stoaks of

Lenox, three brothers, William Morrison of Grant, Hank Morrison of Denver, Colo., and Arlo Morrison of Greenfield, and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Cullen of Greenfield and Mrs. Elizabeth Waters of Creston. Also surviving are six grandchildren and four great grandchildren, a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Malachy's Catholic church. Rev. Fr. Otho Sullivan, the pastor, officiated.

Burial was in Calvary cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 22, 1971

 

Dunlap, James L (Pop) -

James L. (Pop) Dunlap, 79, at one time one of the leading swine raisers in the state, was buried in Pomona Monday following his death at Laguna Beach, July 8th. He was a longtime

resident of Chino.

Mr. Dunlap was State "Swine Man of the Year" in 1957. He went to Chino in 1920, and from that time until he moved to the beach six years ago he exhibited his animals extensively.

He was president of the California Pork Producers association in 1955-56. The family ranch was on Yorba north of the present freeway.

Mr. Dunlap was born in Lenox, Iowa, on Jan. 29, 1892. In Chino he was a one-time member of the board of education and was active in the promotion of agriculture for youth.

He was a member of the Farm Bureau and a life member of the Future Farmers and member of the Optimists and Elks. For 40 years he exhibited swine at both the Los Angeles County and state fairs.

Surviving him are his wife, Elizabeth  Dunlap of Laguna Beach, and two sons, James Reldon Dunlap, employed at the Chino post office, and Richard Donaven Dunlap, television producer in New York City. He also leaves two grandsons, a granddaughter and two great grandsons.

Funeral services were held at Grffith Mortuary with the Rev. Michael Cooney, officiating.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 19, 1971

 

Elder, Gordon Armour -

Gordon Elder, 70, well known trucker and Lenox resident, was killed when struck by a car in St. Joseph, Missouri Thursday night, July 22nd.

Authorities said he had parked his truck at the side of the road and stepped into the path of an automobile driven by Warren Kiner, 18, of St. Joseph. The accident occurred shortly after midnight Thursday morning.

Gordon Armour Elder, son of Andrew and Hannah Nord Elder, was born at Essex, Iowa, August 31, 1900, and passed away July 22, 1971, at St. Joseph, Missouri. He was one of ten

children. He was married to Gladys Helene Underwood, December 5, 1923 in Taylor County. To this union three children were born.

Surviving are his widow, three children, Gordon Howard at home, Mrs. Virginia Wollenberg of Independence, Missouri, and Mrs. Doris Moneymaker of Seattle, Washington, one brother, four sisters, three grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents he was preceeded in death by three brothers and one sister.

He was baptized at the Presbyterian Church in Essex. He served his country in both World Wars, and was a member  of the American Legion Post No. 260. He was very popular as an umpire for the Little League baseball teams. He had been a trucker in Lenox for twenty five years.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 24th, 1971 at 2 p.m. at the Bender Funeral Home in Lenox, with the Rev. John Wagner, pastor of the Salem Church of the Brethren

officiating.

Music was furnished by Billie Jean Barker and Marilyn Beck accompanied by Norma Paymal.

Pallbearers were Glenn Norton, Harlan Grimm, Wesley Crouch, George Austin, Kenneth Black, and Jay Bridgewater. A military service was held at the graveside.

Interment was in Fairview cemetery in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 29, 1971

 

Fattig, Edna Grace Reed -

Edna Grace Fattig, former resident of Lenox, died Sunday, July 4, 1971 at Omaha, Nebr., where she had made her home.

Edna Grace Fattig, daughter of Mary Jane and William Reed was born Dec. 7, 1888 and died July 4, 1971 at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 82 years, 6 months and 27 days.

She was united in marriage with Willard J. Fattig October 30, 1907. To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Lucille. Neely. The family made their home in and around Lenox until

the death of her husband in 1953, after which she lived in Creston for eighteen years. The past year she has resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Keith V. Neely in Omaha.

Throughout most of her life she was a member of the United Presbyterian Church and upon moving to Creston attended the First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters and one brother.

Besides her daughter and son-in-law, she leaves to mourn three grandchildren all of Omaha, Wayne E. Neely and wife Kay, Deanna Kay Gove and Roger A. Neely, who is a member

of the armed forces, three great grandchildren, Laurie Neely, Brian Gove and Christopher Neely. Also two nephews, Joe Maynes, Jr., and wife Lois and family, Harold Maynes,

wife Gwen and family, one niece, Fay Jean Lesher and husband, Bob and family of San Diego, California, plus a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from the United Presbyterian Church in Lenox with Rev. Francis Crown and Rev. Wallace Nelson officiating.

Music was furnished by Gwen Maynes and Roberta Lockhart.

Bearers were Bill Reed, Roger Neely, Wayne Neely, Joe Maynes, Jr., Stanley Tepley and Harold Maynes.

Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 8, 1971

 

Nelson, Lyle Earl -

Lyle Earl Nelson, son of Olive and Orville Nelson, was born May 9, 1902, on a farm between Clearfield and Conway, and departed this life at his home near Clearfield, Iowa, on Aug.

10, 1971, at the age of 69 years, 3 months and 1 day.

He lived in the Clearfield community his entire life, on a farm, and graduated from the Clearfield High School in 1919.

He was united in marriage to Bessie House of Clearfield, Iowa on June 24th, 1925. To this union were born four children: daughters Thelma Brown and Darlene Taylor, and sons, Dean and Paul all of Clearfield.

He was a member of the Clearfield Christian Church and active in church and community activities as long as health permitted.

He was preceded in death by his wife on August 5, 1969, also his parents.

Left to cherish his memory are his four children, Dean. Thelma, Darlene and Paul, two daughters-in-law, Mildred and Caroline Nelson, and two sons-in-law, Dale Brown and Raymond

Taylor. Also his fourteen grandchildren, Larry, Martin, and Yvonne Taylor, Allen, Betty Lou, Kathy and Clint Brown. Judy, Jeanie and Kenny Nelson, all of Clearfield, Jim Nelson

and his wife Carolyn of Lenox. Harold Nelson and his wife, Rebecca of Atlantic, Harriet Bergantzel and her husband, Roger, serving with the U. S. Navy at Norfolk, Virginia, Ronnie

Brown and his wife Nancy serving with the U.S. Air Force in Italy. Two great grandchildren Dana and Brian Nelson, two brothers, Ivan and Horace Nelson, also three sisters-in-law,

Madge and Helen Nelson, Bernice Bennett and her husband, Donald, all living near Clearfield, several nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends also survive.

Final rites were conducted Thursday, August 12, 1971, at 2 p.m. at the Clearfield Christian Church with Rev. Chou Taik Yoon officiating. Varner Funeral Home was in charge of

the service and burial was in the Clearfield cemetery.

Casket bearers serving were Allen Brown, Harold Nelson, Larry and Martin Taylor, Kenneth Nelson and Ivan Bennett.

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Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 19, 1971

 

Oxley, Eathon Leon -

Eathon Leon Oxley, son of Frank and Amanda Eggers Oxley, was born March 25, 1897 in Taylor County near Guss, Iowa and departed this life at the Rosary hospital in Corning,

Iowa, July 19, 1971, at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 24 days.

He grew to adulthood in the community where he was born, the Barton School District in Dallas Township, Taylor County, Iowa.

On December 26, 1917, he was united in marriage to Mabel Hixson at the Methodist parsonage in Bedford, Iowa, and they moved to the farm west of Sharpsburg, Iowa, which was to be their home until later years they moved to Sharpsburg, la., where they have continued to reside.

Born to bless this home were two children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Glenn and a grandson, Kenneth.

Left to cherish memories are his wife, Mabel, son Paul and his wife Jenola and daughter, Freda and her husband, Harold Bailey, three grandchildren, Howard Bailey, Linda Anderson

and Diana Wymore, and seven great grandchildren.

He united with the Methodist Church in Guss when a young man.

He was a kind and considerate husband, father, friend and neighbor and will toe sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 29, 1971

 

Severn, Alpha -

Alpha Severn, 79, of Sacramento, California, died July 21, 1971 in that city. Mr. Severn is a former Lenox resident, operating a garage and repair shop here a number

of years ago. He was born in Lenox.

Survivors include his wife, Laura, daughters Beatrice Severn and Mrs. Shirley Barker of Sacramento, Mrs Dorothy  Blaess of San Bruno, Mrs. Thelma Gillette of Davenport, Mrs.

Bonnie Sennett of Chico, Mrs. Wilma Jackson of Pine Bluff, Ark., Mrs. Helen Murphy of Concord, and sons Haldean Severn of San Luis Obispo, Francis Leo Severn of Martinez, and

Willard D. Severn of Arieta, Cal. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Mayme Karney of Concord. Thirty two grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren mourn his passing.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. July 24th.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 5, 1971

 

Shehan, Scott Oriann -

Services for Scott Oriann Shehan, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Shehan were held Sunday at Bedford.

The infant passed away Friday afternoon at the Rosary Hospital in Corning.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 26, 1971

 

Stoner, Stella A Ferguson -

Mrs Stella Stoner of Creston, 77, died at the Creston hospital Tuesday night following a long illness.

Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:30 at the United Presbyterian Church in Creston with burial in the Lenox cemetery.

She was a sister of George and Tom Ferguson of Lenox and Hamilton Ferguson of Bedford. Sisters are Flora Arnold of Des Moines and Mable Armstrong of Park Rapids, Minnesota.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 12, 1971

 

Stoner, Stella A Ferguson -

Stella A. Stoner, daughter of George and Janet Ferguson was born near Clearfield, Iowa, on May 3, 1894. She passed away at Greater Community hospital following an extended illness at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 6 days.

Following several years as a rural school teacher in Taylor County, she was united in marriage to Percy C. Stoner March 9, 1916 at Lenox, Iowa. He preceded her in death March 10,

1969.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Creston, the Elizabeth Class, the V.P.W. Circle, and the South Valley Quilters.

She leaves to mourn, a son Willis and his wife Mary, three grandchildren, Larry and wife Marilyn of Phoenix, Arizona, Jack and wife Paula of Old Greenwich, Connecticut, and

Marilyn of Kansas City, Mo., 4 great grandchildren, Alan and Tom of Phoenix and Angela and Chad of Old Greenwich, two sisters, Mrs. Flora Arnold of Des Moines and Mrs. Mabel Armstrong of Park Rapids, Minnesota, three brothers, Hamilton of Bedford, George of Lenox and Tom of Clearfield, and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was faithful to her church and enjoyed working in whatever capacity she could until sickness prevented. She was a gentle and loving mother and a kind neighbor.

Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church in Creston, the Rev. Dale Cunningham, pastor, officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Harold Symonds who also sang Ivory

Palaces and Beyond the Sunset. Interment was in the Lenox cemetery.

A memorial for the Cancer Society was established.

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Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 19, 1971

 

Terry, Dorothy -

Mrs. Dorothy Terry of Beaumont, California, died August 6th following a lingering illness of cancer. She was the wife of Edwin Terry, former Lenox resident, who with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam E. Terry, moved to Beaumont in 1933.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Terry is survived by three children, Robert E. Terry of Rialto, Calif., Mrs. Phillip Riser of Banning, Calif., and Judy Terry of Beaumont.

The family was further saddened by the unexpected death in Rialto August l0th of Mrs. Robert E. Terry who was twenty four years of age. She is survived by her husband and two

small children. She was the daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Terry. Sam E. Terry is a brother of Will Terry of Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 2, 1971

 

VanHeeswyk, Ora -

Ora Van Heeswyik, 60, of Lacona, Iowa, died about 5:15 pm Wednesday, August 18th in a hospital in Cape May Point, N. J. He and his wife were driving on a vacation trip. They

had been gone from home about 3 weeks. Mr. Van Heeswyk was stricken Monday and taken to the hospital where he did not regain consciousness. A cousin of his wife who lived in the area, was with her at the time of his death.

He was born on a farm near Lenox and lived here during his early life, graduating from high school at Creston. He has relatives in the Creston and Afton areas.

He leaves his wife, Mary, a son, John, of Royal Oak, Mich.; and two granddaughters. Two sisters are in Lenox, Mrs. Don Bubb and Mrs. Geo. Grey. 

The funeral was held at the Catholic Church in Lacona at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 25, with graveside services at 2:30 p. m. at Calvary cemetery in Creston.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 26, 1971

 

 

Walter, John Franklin -

John Walter, 85, longtime resident of the Lenox area, died Saturday, August 21st at the Lenox Nursing Home. He had been a resident of the home for only a week, having moved

there August l4th.

John Franklin Walter, son of Jacob Walter and Elizabeth Thatch Walter, was born in Elkton, Missouri, on June 11, 1886, and departed from this life in Lenox, Iowa, August 21,

19711, at the age of 85 years, 2 months and 10 days.

On Sept. 15, 1921, he was united in marriage to Myrtle Hunter Lee. No children were born to this union. His wife, Myrtle, preceded him in death in 1966. His parents, three

brothers and three sisters also preceded him in death.

Mr. Walter lived most of his life in and around Lenox. He bad many friends and thoroughly enjoyed his small farm and working with his livestock. He lived a good life, read his

Bible and was a member of the Lenox Methodist Church.

On November 2, 1968, he married Mrs. Fannie Beck whom he leaves to mourn his passing. He also leaves several nephews and nieces, two step-sons and one step daughter, who are going to miss him very much. Mr. Walter also leaves many friends in the Lenox area.

Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church in Lenox at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23rd with the pastor, Rev. Floyd Newbrough officiating.

Music was furnished by Norma Paymal.

Bearers were Dale Purdum, Raymond Cain, Bill Barrans, Russ Wurster, Lonnie Barker and Lavaughn Howard.

Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 26, 1971

 

Wurster, Lewis -

Lewis Wurster of Zephyrhills, Florida, died June 28th at a Lakelands, Florida hospital. He was 74 years of age.

Funeral services will be held at the former home, Springville, Iowa, on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, the former Julia Stremmel of Lenox, three sons, Daryl, Harry and Earl, their wives and eleven grandchildren of Springville.

As a young man, Mr. Wurster lived in the Lenox community.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 1, 1971