Butcher, Eunice -

Mrs Eunice Butcher, 72, died in her sleep about midnight, Thursday at the home of her daughter, Dr Helen Butcher at 1810 34th St, Des Moines.

Also surviving are 2 other daughters: Mrs Harold Wohlenhause, of Cumberland, Mrs Dick Davis of Chesterton, Ind; 8 grandchildren, and 2 sisters, Mrs Evan Brannon of Lenox and Mrs Clarence Ethington of Diagonal and a brother, Gene Woods of Clearfield. Her husband, Dr Will Butcher died a few years ago.

The funeral was Monday with burial in the Woodland cemetery at Des Moines. Attending from this vicinity were Mr and Mrs Evan Brannon, Mr and Mrs Lonnie Barker and Mr and Mrs Clarence Ethington of Diagonal.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 7, 1961

Hays, William -

Last rites for William Hays who died in Clearfield Tuesday, Oct 17 were held Oct 20 at the Varner-Crew Funeral home. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery at Bedford.

William Hays, son of William and Susanna Mumford Hays was born July 19, 1873, and departed this life at Clearview Rest Home Oct 17, 1961 at the age of 88 years, 2 months and 28 days.

He was born in a log cabin 7 miles southeast of Bedford, in Jackson township. He was the youngest of 9 children. His father died when he was 3 months old.

On February 17, 1897, he was united in marriage to Evalena Grace. To this union were born 5 children: Verla (Mrs Frank Ecklin) of Lenox, Sheila ( Mrs Herman Wurster) of Clearfield, Berthel (Mrs Nelson Ledgerwood) of Bedford, Argyl of Afton and Virgil of Diagonal.

His entire life was spent in Taylor county. He will be remembered through out the country as an old time fiddler. He started playing before he was 9 years old.

He patiently and faithfully cared for his wife who was an invalid for 12 years, prior to her passing May 28, 1961.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 sisters, 2 brothers and one grandson.

He leaves to mourn his 5 children, 20 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 26, 1961

Johnston, Mary Richardson -

Mary Richardson, daughter of Benjamin and Delila Richardson, was born near Sigourney, Ia. Dec. 2, 1867 and departed this life Oct. 27, 1961 at the home of her daughter, Mr and Mrs Clarence Downey, near Bedford, Ia at the age of 93 years, 10 months and 25 days.

When a small child she moved with her parents to a farm in Taylor county, Ia., where she grew to womanhood.

On Feb 22, 1883 she was united in marriage to E J (Bud) Johnston and to them six children were born: William F, May, Hazel, Mannie, Emma and Winnifred.  Mrs Johnston and her companion in life lived on a farm in the Oak Hill community near Gravity for many years. Here the church provided the spiritual guidance for this home as together they received from the soil of Mother Earth the results of their daily efforts, always sharing with family, friends and neighbors the blessing of helpfulness as all were welcome at any time in their home.

Mr Johnston passed away Jan 18, 1961 after almost 78 years of married life together. She leaves to share in the sorrow of her passing, one son Mannle Johnston and his wife of Lenox; one daughter, Mrs Emma Downey and her husband of Bedford; 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 4 step-great granddaughters, 4 great great grandchildren and 2 great great step grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Ella Laird of Colorado Springs, Col., a sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs John Frey of Westminister, Colo. and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Mrs Johnston was a loving mother and a kind and considerate neighbor. She will be missed by family and friends. 

Funeral services were conducted by Carl Cummings at the Methodist church in Gravity Tuesday afternoon, Oct 31 with burial to Washington cemetery. Due to serious illness Mrs Mannie Johnston was unable to attend.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 9, 1961

Keith, John -

John Keith, 83, a former resident of Lenox, died Sunday evening at the home of his son, Frank Keith in Red Oak. Two other sons survive: Lee of Burlington, also, and Albert of California; one daughter, Mrs. Ola Warner of Moorhead, Minn., and a number of grandchildren.

His wife died a few years ago and he had lived with his son four years. Mr. Keith was a former town marshal of Lenox.

Services were Wednesday afternoon at the Bender Funeral Home, with the Rev. James Eddy officiating. Burial was in the Walnut Grove cemetery at Corning.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 9, 1961

Knotter, L T (Ted Jr.) -

Mr and Mrs A I Gray rereived word this week of the death of the Rev L T Knotter, Jr, 36 who died Sept 28 in an automobile accident in Dallas, Tex.

Ted Jr was the son of the Rev and Mrs L T Knotter, Sr, former pastor of the First Presbyterian church here.

He was the minister of the Mesquite Presbyterian church which he established recently near Dallas.

He had lived in Phoenix and Globe, Ariz before going to Texas. He was a graduate of Western Seminary, Pittsburg, Pa. He was returning to his home after taking his wife, a registered nurse to work at Veterans hospital, Dallas.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Anne, three sons, LT III, David and Paul; a daughter, Michele Ann and a sister, Mrs S O Clark of Phoenix.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 19, 1961

Manroe, Estella -

Mrs Estella Manroe of Des Moines died there Monday night. The funeral will be at St Ambrose Cathedral, Des Moines, Thursday morning with burial here that afternoon.

Mrs Manroe was a sister of Mrs Marybelle Finn of Boone.  She had several cousins here.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 19, 1961

Manroe, LeRoy (Jie)-

Roy (Jie) Manroe, died Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. He had worked in his barber shop as usual last week and had entered a hospital for eye surgery.

Services were conducted from the Bender Funeral home Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. A J Clements officiating.  Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.

Obituary-

LeRoy, the son of Franklin F and Emma O Manroe, was born in Lenox, Iowa, May 21, 1886. He died in the Osteopathic Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., October 21, 1961, at the age of 75 years and 5 months.

He lived all his life in Lenox where he followed his profession as a barber since 1912. He was baptized in the Lenox Christian Church in March, 1915, and has been a member of that church ever since.

He was preceded in death by his, wife Lula, and his daughter Lola.

He married Mrs Lola Moffett May 29, 1945. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Lola; three sons, Weldon and Charles of Kansas City and Robert of Lenox; one daughter, Mrs Betty Webb of Creston; two stepsons, Bill Moffett of Buena Park, Calif, Earl Moffett of Mid Way City, Calif, two step daughters, Mrs Weldon Manroe, Kansas City, Mrs Delores Ambrose of Gravity; 7 grandchildren; 12 step grandchildren; his sisters, Mrs Dollie Turman of Clarinda, Mrs Mae Munson of Des Moines, Mrs Jennie Consolver of Cedar Rapids; his brothers, John and Ben of Lenox and Fred of San Diego, Calif, also many other relatives and friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 26,1961

Pennebaker, D S -

D S Pennebaker, 93, died Monday morning at the Creston hospital. He was taken there only a few days ago.

Mr Pennebaker was born in Pennsylvania and came to Iowa to 1894. He lived on a farm near Sharpsburg until 8 years ago when he built a home in Lenox. His wife died since their retirement.

Services are being held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p m at the Presbyterian Church, in Sharpsburg, with the Rev James Eddy officiating. Burial will be in the Conway cemetery.

Six children survive: five sons, Dr E R Pennebaker, Lenox; Dell Pennebaker, Clearfield; Harry Pennebaker, Sharpsburg; Charley Pennebaker of Ottawa, Ill; Dr J C Pennebaker of Corning; one daughter, Mrs Faye Heller, who had been living with him; also 13 grand children, 36 great grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 23, 1961

Ranck, Mason -

Mrs Edna Ranck and daughter, Mrs Audrey Fisher, returned last week from McMinnville, Ore., having been called there by the death of Mason Ranck, a brother-in-law. Mason Ranck was a former resident of this community.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 26, 1961

Rupe, Mary Jane Wilson -

Mrs Mabel Rupe, 78 died at her home here Thursday morning. Services were Saturday at the Methodist church, Rev A J Clements officiating. She was preparing to go to spend the winter with her son.

OBITUARY

Mabel Jane Rupe, daughter of Frank E and Bessie Wilson, was born July 4, 1883, near West Branch, la., and passed away Dec 7, 1961 at Lenox.  She moved with her parents to Greenfield in 1885. In 1902 the family moved to Ellis, Mo., where she met her future husband.

Mabel Wilson and Claude Rupe were married in 1903. They moved to Kansas City where their three children were born: Laura M, Carl L., and Frank, who lived only two hours. They moved to Holt, Mo. in 1919 and Mr Rupe passed away in 1926.

Mabel moved to Lenox and lived with her mother until her death. Laura passed away April 27, 1948.

Mabel joined the Methodist Church, Jan 20, 1903 and has remained in this faith all her life.

She leaves her son, Carl L Rupe and wife, Ruth, of Dunnell, Minnesota; granddaughter, Doris June Ballard and husband, Robert of Inglewood, California; granddaughter Janet Nelson and husband, Robert of Dunnell, Minn; and five great grandchildren, Charlotte and Danny Ballard and Michael, Danny and Patricia Nelson. Also a son-in-law, Charles Alexander of Leadore, Idaho.

She also leaves a brother, Bert R Wilson, Red Oak, Iowa; a sister Nelle Butler and niece Hazel, Lenox; a brother, Fred Wilson and wife, Frances, Lake Crystal, Minn; and sister, Bertha Maharry and husband Frank of Lenox, and nieces, Genevieve Hughes, Kathleen Harover, Dorothy Cramblit and Mildred  Larson and their families.  She also leaves many loved friends and dear neighbors, and she was dearly beloved by all who knew her.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 14, 1961

Schafroth, Grace Hill -

Grace Hill Schafroth, daughter of Jack and Lucy Hill, was born Aug 8, 1884, in Taylor county, la., and passed away Oct 30, 1961 at her home at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 22 days.  She spent her entire life in the Lenox and Corning communities.

She was married Feb 25, 1914 to Joe B Schafroth who survives her. She also leaves her 3 children: Owen Schafroth of Corning; Lucille Reynolds of Des Moines, and Mynne Poindexter of Ottumwa, her daughter-in-law, Hattie Schafroth, sons-in-law, James Reynolds and Rod Poindexter, 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Mrs Claude Swartz of Gravity, and Mrs Wes Miller of Corning, and a host of relatives and friends. She was a wonderful mother an adored Grandma and a friend to everyone.

She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Bert, Otto and Edd Hill, and one sister and three brothers who died in infancy.

Funeral services were held Nov 1, 1961 at 2 p. m. in the Methodist church in Lenox, la., with the Rev A J Clements officiating. Pall bearers were her grandsons David, Stephen and Lynn Schafroth, Ronnie Symonds and Joe and Jimmie Poindexter. Duane Eigenheer was honorary pall bearer. Interment was in Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 9, 1961

Schoenhair, Charles K. - [newspaper says Shoenhair, the name is Schoenhair]

Charles K Shoenhair, 85, died at the Greater Community hospital in Creston on Thursday, Oct 26. He had been ill the past 2 years.

Funeral services were Saturday day at Creston with David Lenhart and Jay Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.

Mr Shoenhair was born Oct 24, 1876, at Dittigen, Wurttenburg, Germany. He came to the United States with his parents in 1880 when he was 4 years old. He lived in the Lenox vicinity until 1928 when he moved to Creston.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, 1 brother and 1 daughter, Erma May.

He was married at Sharpsburg, Feb 1, 1910 to May Duckett who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs A L (Fern) Knight of Davenport and Mrs. Eldon (June) Griffin of Cedar Rapids, 3 sons, Charles W Shoenhair of Kansas City, Mo., Carl R Shoenhair Of Tulsa, Okla, and Kenneth Shoenhair of Creston, 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Mr Shoenhair was a farmer in the Lenox community until he retired and moved to Creston in 1928. He was a member of the Christian church.

Relatives attending the funeral from Lenox were Miss Linnie Heath, Miss Julia Stremmel and John Schoenhair, also Mrs Otis Wall of Clearfield.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 2, 1961

Walker, Ethel Baird -

Mrs Ethel Baird Walker, 88, a native of Carroll county, died Friday, Nov 3 at a rest home in St Louis. She had been ill since suffering a stroke last June.

Reared in the Mandeville and Bogard communities, Mrs Walter was the last of six children of Dr W C Baird and Janie Earickson Baird. Her father was a pioneer physician in the Bogard area and became an ordained minister at the age of 59. He built a wide reputation in both the practice of medicine and as a religious leader.

Mrs Walker was born Jan. 19, 1873 and grew to womanhood in the Bogard vicinity. She was the widow of Edmond S Walker, who preceded her in death in 1917. After the death of her husband  Mrs Walker lived in Lenox several years then moved to the St Louis area in 1922.

Most of the time since she made her home with a daughter, Miss Mary C Walker, in Webster Groves.

Mrs Walker was a member of the Methodist church in Webster Groves and a charter member of Bogard Chapter 271, Order of the Eastern Star. She was honored by the OES several years ago with the presentation of a lifetime honorary membership. She was a past matron of the chapter. Her membership at death was with Salome Chapter No 264, Lenox.

She is survived by these children: Miss Mary C Walker of the home; Mrs Henry A Miller, St Louis; Jack H Walker, Salt Lake City, Utah; Victor E Walker, St Louis and Baird G Walker, Portland, Oregon. The family also includes 12 grandchildren, eighteen great grand children and 2 great great grandchildren.

Her son, W W Walker of Lenox preceded her in death Jan 10, 1948.

As a young woman, Mrs Walker was an early day music teacher in Carroll county and paid visits to her many pupils by riding horseback.

Services were held in St Louis Sunday, Nov 5, after which the body was taken to the Dickerson-Rice mortuary at Bogard.

A memorial Eastern Star service was held at 2 Monday, Nov 6 at the Dickerson-Rice chapel. Graveside rites and interment were at Smith cemetery where Mrs Walker's husband is also buried.

Mr and Mrs Ray Cheese of Lenox and Mr and Mrs Henry Walker of Greeley, Colo, attended the Bogard service. Mildred Cheese and Henry Walker are grandchildren of Mrs Walker.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 14, 1961

Wallace, Doris Jean Anderson -

Mrs Chester Wallace, 37, of Benton, died Sunday afternoon at the Creston hospital after an extended illness. She leaves her husband and seven children; 6 girls and one boy, Samuel; the oldest one, Betty entered ISU this fall and the youngest, Wanda is 5.

Mrs Wallace was the former Doris Jean Anderson. She was born in Nebraska but moved to Iowa when 19 years of age. She was a member of the Mt Ayr Methodist church, OES No 356, also a past noble grand of the Benton Rebekah lodge.

She was a sister-in-law of Mrs C E Dixon. The funeral was Wednesday at Mt Ayr with burial at Benton.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 12, 1961

Whipp, Nettis Jane Loudon -

Mrs G H Whipp, 88, of College Springs died Tuesday in a nursing home at Clarinda. Close relatives in this area are her son, Lloyd and grandson Forrest and families. Two sons, two daughters five grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren survive. The funeral was Wednesday at the Methodist Church at College Springs.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 23, 1961