Alborn, Mark A -

The tragic and perplexing death of Mark A. Alborn, 31, of Lenox has been ruled as an accidental drowning at the Lenox Swimming Pool.

Alborn's body was found about 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, at the Lenox pool by Dan Griffith, Lenox Police Chief, and city supervisor Jim Rice, according to the Lenox Police report.

The search for Alborn began late Tuesday morning when his disappearance was reported. He was last seen between 6 and 7 p.m. on

Monday night, March 18, the police report indicated, when he was on his way to retrieve a ball kicked into the pool by accident.

The Lenox Police did not comment on the lapsed time between the last time Alborn was seen and the time his disappearance was reported.

Alborn's body was found at the deep end of the pool, which contained a reported 6-7 feet of water. After the body was

discovered, the swimming pool and surrounding area were sealed off as the Lenox Police Department and the Taylor County Sheriff's Department investigated the scene.

Investigators with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation arrived at the scene early Tuesday afternoon, and Alborn's body was

removed from the pool at about 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

The victim's body was transported to Des Moines for an autopsy, according to the police report, that indicated death by drowning. The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation determined that the death was an accident and that there was no indication of foul play.

Alborn graduated from Bedford High School in 1983. He entered the United States Army shortly after graduation and was wounded during the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989.

Mark Alborn is survived by his wife, Allen Sue; stepdaughter Amber; son Andrew; his mother Mary Alborn of rural Bedford; and

brother Michael of Belleville, Ill.

The obituary of Mark Andrew Alborn is published inside this edition.

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Mark Alborn son of Jane Trucks Alborn and Harold Alborn was born at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa on April 13, 1964 and departed this life March 18, 1996 in Lenox, Iowa at the age of 31.

He lived with his family in Des Moines until second grade when they moved to a farm in Bedford, Iowa. He attended public school in

Bedford and was baptized and confirmed in the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church.

On December 31, 1987 Mark was united in marriage to Sue Hess at Denison, Iowa and they lived most of their married life in Lenox. Mark and Sue have two children Amber and Andy.

Mark served in the United States Army in the Infantry and Air Assault Units, and also in the Iowa National Guard. He most recently

worked in construction.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, father Harold and sister Rae Lynn.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother Jane Alborn, his wife Sue and children Amber and Andy, brother Mike and his wife

Mary, many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday March 23, 1996 at Novinger Taylor Funeral Home with interment in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 17, 1996

Boyer, Willard Elroy -

Willard Elroy Boyer, the son of James Garfield Boyer and Grace May (Dunn) Boyer, was born March 17, 1915 in Sharpsburg, Iowa.

Bill was a lifelong resident of Taylor County until recently. After finishing school, he began working on the farm. He made farming his lifelong vocation, an endeavor which he truly enjoyed.

On May 22, 1938, Bill was united in marriage to Myrtle Claudine Swartz. The their union was born three children; Willard Ray, Barbara Lou and Linda Ann.

In addition to being a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Bill was a member of the Lenox Christian Church. His life was devoted to his faith and family, and also to his gift of farming and raising livestock.

Willard died February 26 at his residence in Corning where he and Claudine had moved recently from their home in Lenox.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, one brother and a son-in-law Ron Reed.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Claudine Boyer, of Corning; a son and daughter-in-law; Ray and Denise Boyer

of Des Moines; a daughter Barbara Reed of Sioux Falls, S.D.; a daughter and son-in-law; Linda and Richard Nicholson of Corning; a

brother and sister-in-law Marvin and Betty Boyer of Clearfield; nine grandchildren; two step grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday, February 29 at 10:30 am. at the Lenox Christian Church with Rev. Dena Woldruff officiating.

Burial was in the East Fairview cemetery. Visitation was held Wednesday evening at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox.

Serving as pallbearers were Duane Cerven, Reldon Huntington, Kenneth John, Leonard Knott, Doug Boyer and Larry Swartz. Jan Bryant

as organist and Stacy Helm and Karen Shawler as vocalists provided musical selections of "In the Garden" and "Amazing Grace."

Memorials in memory of Willard Boyer may be directed to the Lenox Christian Church.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 6, 1996

Frydenberg, Palmer Olaf Trygve -

Funeral services for Palmer Frydenberg were held February 23, 1996 at the Arlington Funeral Home Chapel in Arlington, Texas,

with Rev. Mark Vinciguerra of the Advent Lutheran Church officiating.

Music was provided by Charlene Smith organist and Man Lee Redman vocalist.

Palmer Olaf Trygve Frydenberg was born April 3, 1907 in Cooperstown, North Dakota the youngest son of Charles Carl and Georgia

Svene Frydenberg. He passed away February 20, 1996 at the Columbia H. CA. Hospital of Arlington, Texas at the age of 88 years 10 months and 20 days.

Palmer grew up in the Button, North Dakota area. He attended Sutton school and two years of his education was in Minneapolis High School. Palmer was confirmed in Norwegian at a young age and a lifetime member of the Mabel Lutheran Church of Sutton, North Dakota.

On December 14, 1934 Palmer was married to Leone Carruthers of Lenox, Iowa in the Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They started there married life at Marshalltown, Iowa. They lived in many towns in 8 states. He worked in New Highway and Airport Construction. Palmer was foreman for S.J. Groves Co. out of Minneapolis for 27 1/2 years, retiring in 1975 from Construction. He then moved to Arlington, Texas, where they purchased their home and Palmer worked for Lone Star Tool Company for 11 1/2 years. He retired at age 80.

Palmer belonged to the Norwegian Historical Society of Texas and the Whist Club.

Surviving his memory: his loving wife Leone Frydenberg of 61 years; a sister-in-law Lyda Frydenberg of Kingsland, Texas; brother-in-law Louis Brown of Lenox, Iowa; nephews Dick Frydenberg, Donald Frydenberg, Clarence Christiansen, Ralph Christiansen, Jim Jackson, and

Charles Jackson; nieces Peggy Kramer, Kay Andrews, Janet Jackson, Joan Larson and Grace Ann Beavens.

He was preceded in death by his parents of Sutton, North Dakota; brothers Claus Frydenberg of Portland, Oregon; Oscar Frydenberg of Arlington, Texas; Elmer Frydenberg of Vancouver, Washington; George in infancy, five sisters Grace Christiansen of Sutton, North Dakota; Clara Jackson of Portland, Oregon; Agnes and Lidia of Sutton, North Dakota; and Nora Frydenberg of Portland, Oregon. A sister-in-law Frances Brown and three nephews Oswald, Lloyd and Elmer Christiansen of North Dakota.

Pallbearers were Dale Phyllips, David Phyllips, John Coker, Bill Coker Jr., Ken Herman, Don Cowan. Honorary pallbearers were

Ken Sanderson, Don Rudolph, Roy Jorgensen, Robert Nordguaard. Burial was in the Moores Memorial Gardens of Arlington, Texas.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 20, 1996

Goldsmith, Lucille Purdum -

Lucille Goldsmith, age 80, of Lenox, was born March 9, 1916 in Guthrie, Oklahoma, to Richard and Bertha Purdum.

As a youngster, Lucille grew up in Taylor County and attended school in and around Lenox. During this period, she had the pleasure of rearing a number of Purdums" and "Goldsmiths".

Lucille married Francis Goldsmith on January 1, 1936, in Brooks, Iowa. They lived on various farms during their early married life and spent thirty years on their farm south of Corning before retiring to Lenox. During that span of life, Lucille bore three children.

She was very active in the Adams County 4-H and County Extension Service working with and teaching children as well as adults. She

spent almost fifty years serving Mercer Center Methodist Church by attending church and working in the Lady's Aid.

Lucille and Francis also found time to travel. Their treks included family vacations to the West, winters in Texas and a couple of excursions across the oceans to Europe, Hawaii and the Bahamas.

She died March 25, 1996 at Mercy Hospital in Corning.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, a son Francis Alvin Goldsmith who died at birth, a brother Raymond Aaron Purdum; and

two brothers-in-law; Harry (Pete) Leach and Carlton Lewis.

Survivors include her husband Francis of Lenox; a son Raymond Dean and wife Margaret of Windsor, Colorado; a daughter Linda Elaine

Jordening and husband Curtis of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren; Todd Allen Goldsmith and wife Debra of Corning, Lori Ann Reed and

husband Mark of Lenox, Deena Kay Moore and husband Corey of Atlantic, Christopher Scott Jordening and wife Julie of Denton, TX,

and Darcie Lyn Jordening of Arlington, TX.; two great grandchildren; Bryant Dean Goldsmith and Brooke Ann Goldsmith of Corning;

Brothers; Clifford Purdum and wife Leone of Creston and Dale Purdum and wife Bert of Lenox; sisters Gladys Leach of Lenox and Jean Lewis of Monmouth, Illinois; and sisters-in-law Deloris Purdum, Mary Goldsmith and Estella Goldsmith.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 27, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mercer Center Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Shreve officiating. Burial was in the Prairie Rose Cemetery in Adams County. Visitation was held Tuesday evening at Coen-Beaty Funeral

Home in Lenox.

Serving as pallbearers were Dennis Purdum, Danny Purdum, Mark Purdum, Curtis Purdum Steven Purdum, Tracy Purdum, Jim Lewis,

Randy Lewis, and Bryan Lewis. Lee West and Erma Fuller sang "How Great Thou Art" and "In The Garden" while Laverne Bovaird

accompanied them on the piano.

Memorials in Lucille's name may be directed to the Mercer Center Methodist Church.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday April 3, 1996

Gowey, Ruth Hester -

Ruth Hester Gowey was born January 27, 1926, in Conway, Iowa, a daughter of Ephram and Sena Boham. 

Ruth was married to Dale Gowey. To this union was born two daughters: Mary and Patricia, and two sons: Robert and Ivan. Ruth was a

homemaker as well as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

She died February 15, 1996, at the Adair Community Health Center in Adair, Iowa, at the age of 70 years, 18 days.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dale, Three sisters and one brother.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Mary and Melvin Nelson of Grand Rapids, Michigan; a daughter Patricia Gowey of Creston; a son and daughter-in-law Robert and Tina Gowey of Adair, Iowa and a son Ivan Gowey of Creston; eight grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services were held Saturday, February 17, 1996, at 3:00 p.m. at the East Fairview Cemetery in Lenox with Rev. Tim Maxa

officiating. Visitation was held from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox.

Serving as. pallbearers were Darwin West, Lloyd Davison, Gerald Nelson, Gary Brenizer, Richard Davis and Shawn Kromminga. Louis

Davison was an honorary pallbearer. Memorials for Ruth Gowey may be directed to the family.

Coen-Beaty Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 21, 1996

Harding, Leona Ruth Scott -

Funeral services for Leona Harding were held Thursday, February 22, 1996 at the Lenox Christian Church with Rev. Dena Woldruff officiating the services.

Music was provided by Jan Bryant, organist and Melody Arevelo, soloist.

Leona Harding was born on February 29, 1916 in Lenox, Iowa to Charles and Mary Trost Scott and entered into rest at the Lenox Care

Center on February 19, 1996 at the age of 79 years 11 months and 19 days.

She was born and raised in Lenox and attended Lenox Community Schools. She resided in Lenox most of her life.

On December 22, 1934 she was united in marriage with Lowell Tarzan" Harding in Taylor County, Iowa. This union was blessed with the

birth of two daughters; Connie and Judy. Leona will be best remembered sitting behind her receptionist desk in Dr. Roger Boulden's office for 27 years.

Surviving to honor her memory are her daughters: Connie Huffman of Lenox and Judy and husband Jack Gray of Bondurant, 6 grandchildren; Tracey McMorran of Bettendorf, Iowa; Chris McMorran of Houston Texas, Kelly Huffman of Ankeny, Iowa; Rick Huffman of Houston, Texas, Jeff Gray of Des Moines, Iowa and Jennifer Gray, Des Moines; 4 great grandchildren; Jamie and

Tiffany McMorran of Bettendorf; Jeremy and Jessica Gray of Des Moines and one great great grandson, Adrian McMorran of Bettendorf. Many nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceding her in death are her parents, her husband Lowell, 6 brothers and 3 sisters.

Honorary Bearers were Kenny Black, Bob Boulden, Howard Elder, Larry Cordell, Lloyd Hamblin, and Billy Browning.

Interment was in the West Fairview Cemetery.

Memorials are to the Lenox Care Center.

Larkin Shelley Funeral Home of Lenox was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 28, 1996

Hingeley, George Thomas -

Funeral services for Thomas Hingeley were held February 26, 1996 at the United Church of Diagonal in Diagonal, Iowa. Officiating the

service was Rev. Pam Farren. Music was provided by organist, Mrs. Claire Newton.

George Thomas Hingeley, 50, of Grand River, Iowa died Feb. 23, 1996 at his home. Tom was born September 25, 1945 at Perry, Iowa to Leon and Mamie (Higgins) Hingeley.

He attended schools at Greenfield and Lenox. On January 26, 1964 he was married to Eva Henderson in Lenox, Iowa. The this union 3

children were born, 2 sons Tim and Quentin and 1 daughter Christine. For a time he made his living farming in the Churdan, Iowa area. For 2 years he lived in the Omaha area before moving back to Diagonal. On September 14, 1991 he was married to Debbie Ford at Diagonal.

At the time of his death he was engaged in farming as well as working at Schlapia Inc. in Diagonal.

Survivors include his wife Debbie, his father Leon Hingeley of Mt. Ayr; children Tim and wife Kim of Bellevue, Neb., Christine and husband Ron Hicks of Ft. Hood, Texas, and Quentin and wife Shelly of Plattsmouth, Neb. Also stepchildren Jason, Nathan, Karrie, Joey and Josh Ford at home. Brother Bill and wife Pat Hingeley of Diagonal, sisters Julie and husband Jim Grim of Ord, Neb. and Verna

and husband Frank Kozal of Jefferson, Iowa, 7 grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, 2 brothers Norvin and Leo and 2 infant grandchildren.

Casket bearers were Ron Schlapia, Mark Schlapia, Robert Schlapia, Kenneth Sobotka, Spencer Lumbard, and Jim Coins.

Interment was in the North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Wilson-Watson Service was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 6, 1996

Matheny, Ruth Walford -

Ruth Matheny, 58, of Lenox passed away at Greater Community Hospital February 3, 1996 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Ruth was born March 6, 1937 in Creston to Jesse and Chester Walford. She graduated from Creston High School in 1956.

On June 26, 1956 she was united in marriage to Eldon Matheny at the Church of the Nazerene in Creston. To this union three children were born; Susan (husband Bill) Weese of Grand Prairie, Texas, Charles (wife Brenda) of Des Moines and Chester L. who passed away in infancy.

She worked for many years as a Nurse Aide at the Lenox Care Center and latter as a caretaker of the elderly in their homes. She enjoyed bingo on Friday nights, square dancing and bowling.

She is survived by her husband, Eldon; her mother Jesse Heinbuch of Creston; her son Charles and wife Brenda; her daughter Susan and

husband Bill; four grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter, Morgan.

She is preceded in death by her father, a brother in infancy and a son in infancy.

Larkin & Shelley Funeral Home of Creston is in charge of the cremation and funeral arrangements which will be at a later date.

Memorials have been established to the Creston South Side Boosters and Cancer Research.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 21, 1996

Miller, Dickie Lee -

Dickie Lee Miller of Clarksville, Iowa, was born May 22, 1933 to Raymond and Edith (Nixon) Miller in Kent, Iowa.

On March 28, 1954, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Hoffman at his parent's home in Des Moines. To this union five children

were born: Susan, Dixie, Debbie, Phillip and Tommy.

Dickie Lee worked for many years with the Wykcoff and Horn Furnace Company. In later years, he farmed near Rathburn. He loved to work with animals.

He died January 26, 1996, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, after a long illness.

Dickie was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by three daughters: Susan and her husband Gary Jacobs of Derby, Iowa, Dixie Rodgers of Newton, Iowa, and Debbie and

her husband Gilbert Gavronsky of Centerville, Iowa; two sons: Phillip of Centerville, IA, and Tommy and his wife Theresa of Mitchelville, Iowa, 10 grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren; step-mother Frances Miller; five brothers; Don and his wife Jean, Harland and his wife Joy, all of Lenox, Gail of Stuart, Allen of Avoca, and Edwin of Bloomfield; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 30, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lenox Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Shreve and Ronnie

Wykcoff officiating. Burial was is the West Fairview Cemetery at Lenox. Visitation was held Monday evening at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox.

Serving as pallbearers were Doak Wykcoff, Don Wykcoff, Jr., Toby Wykcoff, Kyle Wykcoff, Andy Wykcoff and Jobi Cooper, Don Wykcoff, Sr., was an honorary pallbearer. Kathryn Wilson as organist and Gwen Maynes was soloist provided the musical selections.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 7, 1996

Sweeney, Juanita Mae Ferguson -

Juanita Mae Sweeney was born April 2, 1929 in Taylor County, Iowa, one of six daughters of George and Mary (Recknor) Ferguson.

Juanita graduated from Lenox High School and attended more than two years college, most of that at Southwestern Community

College.

She was married on February 27, 1954 at St. Patrick's Church in Lenox to George James Sweeney. To this union was born three

sons: David, Vincent, and Daniel.

Before marriage, Juanita was a school teacher in the Lenox School District. Following her marriage, she was a substitute teacher. She

worked as a clerk at the local dime store for awhile. Her most recent vocations included teaching at Taylor Ridge Estates, working at Karen's Kloset as a clerk and helping out on the farm whenever needed.

In addition to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Juanita was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church,

C.C.W. (Altar Society), and the Lenox Country Club.

Juanita died March 2, 1996, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines following a recent illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Georgia Stoaks and Helen Brokaw.

Juanita will be lovingly missed by her husband George of Lenox; three sons and daughters-in-law: David and Joyce Sweeney, Vincent and

Deanna Sweeney and Daniel and Jayne Sweeney, all of Lenox; Nine grandchildren: Angela, Erin, and Christopher Sweeney; Adam, Tyler and Michal Sweeney, and Cacie, Dayna, and Paige Sweeney; three sisters: Merle Beggs of Creston, Marjorie Evans and her husband Leo of Lenox, and Thelma Boltinghouse of Lenox; as well as other relatives and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, March 5 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lenox with Father Dan Siepker officiating.

Serving as pallbearers were Randy Samo, Mark Dougherty, Duane Dougherty, Richard O'Grady, Fred Haynes, and Glenn Norton. Diane

Lange as organist provided the musical selection. She accompanied Florence Robinson.

Mary Weese was the lector. Adam Sweeney, Jared Robinson, and Josh Sweeney were the altar servers. Pat Robinson and Steve Sweeney

were ushers. Norbert Bradley was the car attendant.

Interment took place in the North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. A memorial fund has been established in Juanita's name.

Coen-Beaty Funeral Home of Lenox was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 13, 1996

Thompson, Charlsey Sarah -

Charlsey SarahThompson, 91, formerly of Creston, died Feb. 3, 1996 at the Good Samaritan Center, Fontanelle.

Mrs Thompson was born April 20, 1904, in Richland Township, Adair County to Charles W. and Charlotte (Grabin) Clayton. She

graduated from Orient High School.

Charlsey lived most of her life in Creston. She also lived in Orient, Lenox and Fontanelle. She was baptized in the Orient Congregational

Church, March 20, 1932.

Survivors include her husband, Earl Thompson, of Fontanelle; two daughters, Alice (husband Verlyn) Rice of Creston and Isabelle (husband Eldon) Jenkins of Lenox; a sister-in-law, Betty Clayton of Boise, Idaho; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and

nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, two sisters, and one sister-in-law.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Coen-Beaty Funeral Home of Creston is in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 7, 1996

Thompson, Charlsey Sarah -

Charlsev Sarah Thompson, daughter of Charles W. and Charlotte (Grabin) Clayton, was born April 20, 1904, in Richland Township, Adair

County, Iowa. She passed away Friday, February 2, 1998, at the Good Samaritan Center in Fontanelle.

Charlsey attended and graduated from Orient High School. One highlight of her high school days was playing Orient's first girls' basketball team in her sophomore year.

Charlsey was united in marriage to Earl "Tommy" Thompson of Fontanelle on June 4, 1925, in Greenfield. This union lasted more than

70 years. To this union two daughters were born: Alice Luverne and Isabella Jean.

Charlsey became a member of the Congregational Church in Orient March 20, 1932, by baptism and confession of faith. She was a

member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Golden Circle Auxiliary.

She lived most of her life in Creston. She also lived in Orient, Lenox and Fontanelle.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. She was very proud that she was a twin, and that she and her twin

brother Charles had a close relationship which lasted until Charles passed away in 1988 at the age of 84. When health permitted it, she enjoyed visiting family and friends, playing cards, and traveling, especially on the Burlington Northern Railroad.

Charlsey was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers: Fred, Ray, Cecil, Howard and her twin brother Charles; two sisters: Eva

Clayton and Vera Woodruff as well as a sister-in-law.

She is survived by her husband, Earl of Fontanelle, children Alice (husband Verlyn) Rice of Creston; and Isabelle (husband Eldon)

Jenkins of Lenox,  sister-in-law  Zettie Clayton of Boise, Idaho; five grandchildren: Greg Rice (wife Peggy), Jack. E Butler (friend Kelly), Kady Hogan, Kelly E. Butler (wife Jeanne), and Eric Jenkins (wife Deana); nine greatgrandchildren: Jake Rice (wife Michelle), Robin Rice, Chad Rice, Jerimiah Rice, Chris Hogan, TJ. Butler, Trenton Jenkins, Logan Jenkins, and Gabrielle Jenkins; several nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Memorials may be directed to the Fontanelle Good Samaritan Center or the Williamson American Legion Auxiliary.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 6, 1996

Walker, Henry Edmond -

Henry Edmond Walker died March 9 at his home in Greeley. He was born to William Walker and Delia Walter Walker, June 8, 1922,

at Lenox, Iowa.

He grew up in Taylor County, attended rural school and graduated from Lenox High. On June 1, 1943 he married Virginia Morris, his

high school sweetheart. Their early married life was spent farming in Iowa. The family moved to Greeley in 1955 and Henry pursued a career as an over the road truck driver, later moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico, St. George, Utah and finally Cheyenne, Wyoming.

In 1977 he retired because of ill health and returned to Greeley. Henry was an avid fisherman but his main activities and interests were

related to church work and his family.

He was active in Grace Baptist Church here in Greeley and Trinity Baptist Church in Mesa, Arizona where he and Virginia spent their winters for 17 years.

Throughout his last illness he maintained his interest in the building program of Grace Baptist and as he left he hospital for the last time on Thursday, March 7, he asked to drive by the construction of the new church facility to see its progress.

He is survived by Virginia, his wife of almost 53 years; a son William; a daughter Jolene Braddy, her husband Pat; three granddaughters, Dawn and Blythe Braddy, Shawna Braddy Street, her husband Steve and one great grandchild Alec Street all of Greeley; one sister

Mildred Cheese of Lenox. His parents and one sister Wilma Strough are deceased.

The family received friends at the Walker home on Saturday, March 16, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. A memorial service was held at Grace

Baptist Church, 2000 Clubhouse Drive, on Sunday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 27, 1996

Wilson, Vida Florence Leonard -

Vida Florence Wilson was born March 3, 1918, in Clearfield, Iowa to Wallace I and Loretta Gayle Leonard. She passed away Feb. 14,

1996, in Mercy Hospital, Corning, at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 14 days.

Vida lived all of her life in the Clearfield area. She graduated from Clearfield High School in 1935. She was a member of the Clearfield

United Methodist Church.

On August 25, 1938, she was united in marriage to John Randall Wilson. They lived their 48 years of marriage in the Lenox and

Clearfield communities. To this union were born nine children. Vida was preceded in death by Randall, her parents, and an infant son, Richard Lee.

Survivors are her children and grandchildren; daughter Gayle Rhea (Wilson) Hawley, husband Marlyn of Independence, Mo., and

children Doug Hawley and family of Lee's Summit, Mo., and Annette Hawley of Blue Springs, Mo.; Daughter Claire Louise (Wilson) Ellis, husband David of Fairfield, Iowa, and children Diana of Williamsburg, Iowa, and Susan of Ames; son Doyle Edward, wife Linda and children, Leslie and family of Shawnee, Kansas, and Katherine of Ames; son John Randall Jr., his wife Pat and children Janie and Joni of

Clearfield; son Wayne Leonard, wife Carolyn, and children Jody and family of Lee's Summit, Mo., Bobbie and husband of Columbia, S.C., and Kristi of Clearfield; son Haldean Byerly, wife Cheryl and children Tanya and Brent of Carlisle, Iowa; son Lyle Frederick, wife Lisa and children Bradley, Debra, Cacey and Kylie of Clearfield; and son James Roger, wife Donna and children Lori, Rachelle, Traci and Nick of Creston.

Vida spent the first three years after high school teaching school. After their marriage, her and Randall devoted their lives to raising

their children.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 17 at the United Methodist Church in Clearfield with Rev. Al Rusk officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Fred Scott and Mrs. Danny Kinder.

Casket bearers were Doyle Wilson, John Wilson, Wayne Wilson, Haldean Wilson, Fred Wilson and James Wilson.

Honorary pall bearers were Marlyn Hawley, David Ellis, Doug Hawley, Jody Longfellow, John Gagliano, Brent Wilson, Nick Hardisty, Troy Johnson, Bradley Wilson, and Tyler Hardisty.

Interment was at Clearfield Cemetery. Wilson-Watson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 21, 1996

Wurster, Russell Millard -

Funeral services for Russell Wurster were held Friday, February 23, 1996 at the Lenox United Presbyterian Church with Rev.

Tim Maxa officiating.

Music was provided by Roberta Lockhart, organist and Gwen Maynes, vocalist.

Russell Millard Wurster was born January 7, 1920 to John F. and Mary Lee Wurster on the family farm west of Lenox, Iowa and

entered into rest February 19, 1996 at the Crest Haven Care Center in Creston, Iowa at the age of 76 years, 1 month and 12 days.

Russ grew up in Lenox and attended Lenox Community Schools. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945.

On December 27, 1944 he was united in marriage with Irene Hewitt in Creston, Iowa, this union was blessed with the birth of three daughters; Sandra, Suzanne and Kathy.

He farmed the family farm until he retired and moved to town in 1974. Russ and Irene spent the winter in Texas until his health failed. He lived the past 3 1/2 years at the Crest Haven Care Center where he made many more friends.

Surviving to honor his memory are his wife Irene of Lenox, three daughters; Sandra (husband Jim) Faust of Lawrenceburg, Indiana,

Suzanne Kinyon of Creston and Kathy Thompson (friend Gary Buck) of Creston; five grandchildren; Debbie (husband Ron) Anderson, Amy

(husband Phil) Marmo, Phil Thompson, Holly Thompson and Wendy Kinyon, One great granddaughter; Janette Marmo, two sisters Ruth (husband George) Reynolds and Minnie Ashman of Lenox, sister-in-law Mary Wurster of Lenox, and a host of nieces, nephews and

friends.

Preceding him in death are his parents, brother Cliff, sister Dorothy, two brother-in-laws Vernie Crisp and Bill Ashman, one nephew; Harold Wurster.

Casket bearers were Ron Crisp, Jerry Calvin, Jim Bentley, Greg Shawler, Jack Sprague, and Dave Reynolds.

Honorary Bearers were Ray Casey, Mack Pershin, Nick Nicholson and Ivan Hayworth.

Interment was in the West Fairview Cemetery.

Memorial are in his name. Larkin Shelley Funeral Home of Lenox was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 28, 1996

Wurster, Ruth Elaine Cade -

Ruth Elaine Wurster was born January 18, 1900, in rural Taylor County, Iowa, one of six children of Irving H. Cade and Jennie (Durr) Cade. She was a lifelong resident of the Lenox area. As a youngster, she attended country school at the Frog Pond School.

On September 10, 1924, Ruth was united in marriage to William George Wurster. To this union was born a son Leland.

Ruth was a farm wife who was not afraid of hard work. In addition to her duties of a farm wife and homemaker, she was an expert gardener and canner. Ruth shared the bounty of her garden with friends and family.

Ruth was a member of the Lenox United Methodist Church.

She died December 29, 1995 at the Lenox Care Center at the age of 95 years, 11 months, and 11 days.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Willie in 1978, a brother George Cade and sisters: Edith, Ethel, Mabel, and Zelda.

Left to cherish her memory are her son Leland Wurster of Lenox, as well as other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 2 at 2:30 p.m. at the Lenox United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Shreve officiating.

Burial was in the West Fairview Cemetery of Lenox.

Open visitation was held Monday, January 1 at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox.

Serving as pallbearers were Mark Cade, Ronald Wurster, Joe Brammer, Clyde Belding, Dick Brammer, and Gary Stoaks. Kathryn Wilson

as organist provided organ solos of "The Old Rugged Cross" and "How Great Thou Art". Memorials are suggested to the Lenox United Methodist Church.

Coen-Beaty Funeral Home of Lenox was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 10, 1996