Arends, Wyatt Jr -

Wyatt Arends Jr., age 58, of Maloy, formerly of Jewell, died Friday, May 23 at his home in Maloy of a heart

attack. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 27, 1997, at 1:30 p.m. at the Community Church in Kamrar with Pastor Craig A. Bex and Pastor Gerald Naber officiating. Burial will be in the First Presbyterian Cemetery in Kamrar.

Wyatt was born June 21, 1938, in Webster City to Wyatt W. and Margaret (Tempel) Arends. He married Rita R.

Madsen on February 4, 1956, at the Little Brown Church in Nashau. Wyatt had lived in the Kamrar and Jewell area until 2

years ago when he moved to Maloy. He was a farmer and antique dealer. His interests were mechanics, hunting fishing,

Indian artifacts history and antique cars.

He is survived by his wife, Rita of Maloy; a son, Shannon W. Arends and wife Chris of Diagonal; 2 daughters, Carrie

Ann Robb and husband Richard of Iowa Falls and Kellie Jo Arends and friend Lorn Cavan of Jewell; 3 grandchildren,

Breann Marie, Logan Wyatt, and Baylee Nichole Arends; a brother, Eldon G. and wife Carolyn Arends of Jewell; his mother,

Margaret Arends of Webster City; several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father Wyatt in 1961. Visitation was held Monday, May 26th at the Becker Funeral Home

in Jewell.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 4, 1997

Blake, Howard Eugene (Mick) -

Howard Eugene Blake was born May 16, 1929 in rural Taylor County near Conway, Iowa to George and Irene

Phillips Blake and entered into rest at the Lenox Care Center at the age of 68 years, 1 month and 9 days.

Howard spent all of his life in Taylor County except for the time spent in the Panama Canal Zone serving in

the Signal Corps during the Korean War.

Howard was engaged in farming and took great pride in his cattle and grain crops.

On August 19, 1968 he was united into marriage with Lillie Million in Maryville, Mo. He was a member of the Lenox

American Legion and was baptized by the Reverend Al Rusk.

Surviving to honor his memory are; his wife Lillie Blake of Lenox, two brothers James (wife Martha) of North

Pole, Alaska and Allen (wife Norma) of Charleston, South Carolina, three sisters; Dorothy B. Coulthard of West Des

Moines, Marian Howes of Eagleville, Missouri, Ava (husband Dale) Wearmouth of Lorimor, Iowa as well as many

nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; George and Irene Blake, mother-in-law; Barbara (Padget) Millon,

sister-in-law; Lela (Million) Kitterman, brother-in-law; Lela Howes, nephew; Allen Doyle Blake and niece; Rebecca

Blake.

Services were held Friday, June 27, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. at Larkin and Shelley Funeral Home. Officiating was Rev. Al

Rusk, Pastor at Sharpsburg United Methodist Church.

Casket Bearers were Jerry Reed, Gary Swank, Merle Swank, Don Copeland, Wayne Preston, Jasper Ambrose, Larry

Schroder, and Laverne Cordell.

Music was provided by Rick Powell and Brian Bartelt.

Memorials were established to Lenox Care Center and Lenox Ambulance Service. Interment was at Lexington Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 2, 1997

Briggs, Hobert C -

Hobert C Briggs, 88 of Gravity, Iowa died Friday night, June 27, 1997 at his rural Gravity home.

He was born May 13, 1909 at Guss, Iowa, the son of H.F. (Todd) and Pearl Grace Fidler Briggs. On January 26,

1935 he married Elizabeth Mary Ziehe who preceded him in death on June 13, 1993.

They farmed in Adams and Taylor counties where they raised their family.

Hobert Briggs is survived by three children, Robert G. Briggs and wife Donna of Clarinda, Iowa, Marguerite

Davis and husband Rex of Gravity, Iowa and Karen Sue Larson, Gravity, Iowa. There are seven grandchildren and

ten great grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Lowell Briggs, Camdenton, Missouri, three half brothers, Ralph

Briggs, Clearfield, Iowa, Floyd Briggs, Winchester, Kansas, Frank Briggs, Farragut, Iowa and a half sister, Mary Gohn,

Madrid, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by parents, wife, and brothers, Ernest, David and Emory.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jury 1, 1997 at Walker Merrick Funeral Home with Rev. Tracey Chamberlain

officiating. Burial was in the Maple Grove Cemetery at Guss.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 9, 1997

Bruington, Tedford L -

Tedford L. Bruington, 87, of Lenox, Iowa died May 30, 1997 at his home.

Tedford was born June 21, 1909 east of Lenox, to Harry Bruington and Blanch Tedford.

He was married to Gertrude Belle Hale on May 26, 1934 at Clarinda, Iowa.

He farmed South of Lenox before moving to town later. He traveled with Hale's Shows of Tomorrow till 1950.

They moved to Kansas City, MO and worked as a Mixologist at Guston-Baron until retiring in 1972. Moved

back to Lenox and did painting for a while and mowed yards for family and friends.

Survivors include two sons, Gordon "Skip" and wife Mardoe Bruington of Lenox and Wayne Dale and wife

Julie Bruington of Kansas City, MO. Daughter Gloria Jean and Husband Tony Arnone of Jupiter, Florida. Four

grandchildren, 4 stepgrandchildren, 6 greatgrandchildren and 8 step-great grandchildren. Preceded in

death by wife Gertrude in 1996, a brother Ray and sister Grace.

Services will be held Wednesday, June 4 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lenox United Methodist Church with Pastor

Audrey Westendorf officiating.

Kathryn Wilson as organist will provide, the music.

Pallbearers are Alvin Brown, Mark Bruington, Brent Bruington, Fred Helm, Michael Copeland, and Reldon

Huntington.

Burial will be in the West Fairview Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 4, 1997

Callahan, Robert S -

Robert S. Callahan was born September 15, 1916 to Florence and Alfred Callahan in Shenandoah, Iowa and

entered into rest in Madrid, Iowa at the age of 81 years, 9 months, and 10 days.

He spent his early years in Imogene, moving to Shenandoah at the age of twelve after the death of his father.

Bob attended Shenandoah High School where he lettered in football, basketball and track. However, it was after a

group of bullies tried to beat him up that he found his true calling; boxing. Determined to never to be picked on again

Bob learned how to box and became one of the finest Bantamweight boxers in the midwest. Fighting under the

name "Irish Bobby" Callahan would eventually win Golden Glove and CYO titles in Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar

Rapids, Chicago, and Kansas City.

At the height of his boxing career he was asked to compete in the National Team Trails in Kansas City where he

finished as a runner-up and invited to fight on the National Golden Gloves Team in Oklahoma City.

After graduating from Shenandoah High School in 1936 Callahan was invited to move to Lenox and train with

the local boxing team prompted by Ralph Hayes and headlined by George Hayes.

Throughout most of his life Bob was a very involved in the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Church. He

served several years as the Grand Knight of the Corning Chapter and for many years worked for the Retarded

Association and was a fixture in the annual Tootsie Roll Drive.

After moving to Lenox Bob met his wife-to-be, the former Ruby Gray. Bob and Ruby were married on November

26, 1939. Ruby died in 1983.

Bob farmed south of Lenox for many years, and he and Ruby had five children.

Surviving to honor his memory are; Mary Patricia (husband Dale) Young of Madrid, Iowa, Robert (Mike) (wife Kathy) Callahan of

Salina, Kansas, Kevin (wife Karen) Callahan of Landberg, Pennsylvania and Stacy Brown of St. George, Kansas, 16

grandchildren and 6 great grand children.

Preceding him in death are his parents, wife Ruby Callahan in 1983 and daughter Margaret Ann Schmidt.

Services were held Saturday, June 28, 1997 at St. Patricks Catholic Church. Officiating was Father Dan

Siepker, Pastor St. Patricks Church.

Casket Bearers were Terry Young, Jerry Young, Ron Wurster, Clyde Belding, Mike Callahan, Gary Freeman,

and Harry Freeman. Music was provided by Bonnie Halligan and Marilyn Rychnovsky.

Interment was at East Fairview Cemetery. Memorials have been established to St. Patrick's Catholic Church and

Association for Retarded Children.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 2, 1997

Campbell, Derma Jean Keller -

Derma Jean Keller was born January 14, 1930 to Glenn and Opal Waddell Keller at Tingley, Iowa. She was the

fourth of eight children.

While Jean was growing up she and her family lived in Diagonal, Kellerton, and Shannon City, Iowa.

On April 16, 1953 she was united in marriage to Dale Martin Campbell in Des Moines, Iowa. To this union was born

seven children.

During Jean's life she and her family lived in Mount Ayr, Iowa; Clearfield, Iowa; Wyoming, Nebraska and even in

British Columbia, Canada.

Jean was preceded in death by her father Glenn, mother Opal, infant brother Glenn, brother Donald and her

father-in-law Joe Campbell. Left to mourn her memory are her husband Dale of Clearfield, Iowa; children Jody Turnhull

and husband Steve of Alpina, Arkansas; Jack Campbell and wife Cindy of Clearfield, Iowa; Jerry Campbell of El Paso,

Texas; Jill Breach and husband Roger of Sharpsburg. Iowa; Jimmy Campbell of Des Moines, Iowa; Joey Campbell of

Clearfield, Iowa; Jay Campbell and wife Teresa of Maryville, Missouri and step-daughter, Beverly Safe and husband Joe of

Denver. Colorado, mother-in-law Bertha Campbell of Clearfield, Iowa; four sisters, one brother, nine sisters-in-law, seven

brothers-in-law, 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors.

She had a positive attitude to end of her battle with cancer and departed this life on June 13, 1997 at Clearview Home,

Clearfield, Iowa at the age of 67 years.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 16, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church with the

Rev. Tim Mara officiating.

Music was provided by Linda Spring, Beverly Bender and Rev. Tim Maxa.

Casketbearcrs were Dean Brown, Steve Basler, Max Fletchall, Lonny Baker, Gordon Still, Danny Adair, Marvin

Shrimpton, and Brent Hinshaw. Honorary pallbearers were Don Donaldson, Darrell Stephens, Todd Jackson, Larry Brammer,

John Pirtlc, Dannie Kinder, Tom Chebuhar, and Harold Spring. A memorial has been established in Jean's name.

Interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery. Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the

arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 25, 1997

Cox, Judy A Morris -

Judy A. Cox was born January 7, 1941, in a farmhouse east of Bedford, the daughter of Vilas and Ruth (Salen) Morris. She passed

away on June 23, 1997, after a several year battle with cancer.

Judy grew up on a farm near Athelston and attended the Blockton Community School through her junior year and graduated from Bedford Community School in 1959.

Upon graduation she briefly attended college in Cedar Falls before eloping with her high school sweetheart, Don Cox.

Don and Judy were married September 29, 1959, in Casper, Wyoming. To this union 3 sons were born, Donald, David and Douglas.

After she and Don married, Judy devoted herself to being a wife and homemaker. She was a member of the United Methodist

Church in Bedford, a member of the Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge No. 134, and Chairman of the Taylor County Unit for the American

Cancer Society. In 1995 Judy initiated and founded Bedford's Self-Support Cancer Group. She devoted time to the Bedford Booster Club during her sons' high school years.

One of Judy's passions was her antique collecting, a love she and Don shared for over thirty years. Together they founded D & J Antiques where she served as Vice-Presidcnt.

Judy is survived by her husband Don; three sons, Donald and wife Cindy of Emmetsburg, David and wife Joy and their children Carmen

and Meghan of Clarinda, and Douglas and wife Peggy and their children Christian and Dalton of Aberdeen, S.D.; two brothers, Jim Morris and with Cathy of Bedford, and Vilas Morris Jr. and wife Elvira of Cedar Falls; two sisters, Joanne Scroggie and husband Gary of Bedford and Jillene Casey and husband Larry of Centerville and many friends.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Vilas and Ruth Morris, two brothers, John who died at 2 years of age and Jack who died in a car accident in 1958.

Funeral Services were conducted by Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford on Thursday June 26, 1997 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Bedford, with Rev. Paul Evans and Rev. Paul Hutchins officiating.

Providing music were Mildred Stacy, Jodi Lawrence, Marvel Melvin and Mary Weaver.

Pallbearers were Don Yates, Jerry Mauderly, David Henry, Dave Poore, Jack Spencer and Glenn Finnell.

Honorary pallbearers were Jim Morris, Charles Menghini, Gary Scroggie, Brian Hill, Max Cox and Jim Cox.

Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 2, 1997

Eberle, Floyd Joseph (Dutch) -

Services for Floyd Joseph Eberle was held Wednesday, May 21 at 2 p.m. at the West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

Dr. Robert Pickerell officiated the services.

Casket Bearers were Bob Rush, Ross Keith, Don Leach, Jerry Leach, Dick Eberle and Dale Eberle.

Floyd Joseph Eberle, the youngest child of Henry G. and Catherine Batton Eberle was born April 29, 1909 in

Adams County, Iowa and entered into rest at the Greater Community Hospital in Creston, Iowa on May 18,

1997 at the age of 88 years and 20 days.

Floyd attended country school north of Stringtown, Iowa. On January 25, 1934 he was united in marriage with

Zelda Costin and she preceded him in death on March 27, 1976.

Floyd "Dutch" lived a full and rewarding life with a steadfast belief in the goodness of the earth and faith in those

who tilled the soil.

Surviving him to honor his memory are his nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Preceding him in death are his parents, his wife Zelda, two brothers; Roy and Elmer Eberle and two sisters; Grace

Leach and Jemima Keith. Memorials may be sent to the Stringtown Church in his name.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 28, 1997

Grimm, Gladys Pauline Hayes -

Services for Gladys Grimm were held Friday, May 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Larkin & Shelley Funeral Home in Lenox. Officiating the services was Rev. Dean Woldruff pastor of the Lenox Christian Church.

Casket Bearers were James Helm, Ivan Holmes, Dean Larimer, Craig Donaldson, Don Donaldson, and Kenneth Black.

Honorary Bearers were Ernie Hufnagel, Roy Martin, Leo Sobotka, Ted Bruington, and Howard Elder.

Music was provided by Elaine Ewart, soloist and Bonnie Tyler as organist.

Gladys Pauline Grimm the youngest daughter of Jeff and Anna Turner Hayes was born on May 8, 1911 in Creston,

Iowa and entered into rest at Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa on May 19, 1997 at the age of 86 years and 11 days.

Gladys received her education at the Bedford School. She was united in marriage with Harlan Grimm of Sharpsburg, on February 23,

1932 in Rock Port, Missouri. This union was blessed on August 21, 1940 with the birth of a son, Jack Louis Grimm.

Gladys worked in restaurants for many years and at the Smart Shop for five years. She loved playing bingo and assembling puzzles. She

was a member of the Christian Church of Lenox.

Surviving to honor her memory are; her son, Jack Grimm of Des Moines; two sister-in-laws, Maysel Boltinghouse of Lenox and

Mildred Donaldson of Sharpsburg, two brother-in-laws, Wyatt and his wife Arlene Grimm of Lenox and Bobby and his wife Mary Ann

Grimm of Scottsdale, Arizona and two nieces Garland Townsend and Thelma Potts of Creston.

Preceding her in death are her husband Harlan Grimm on September 14, 1981, her father in 1945 and mother in 1946, three brothers and three sisters.

Interment was in the West Fairview Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Lenox Christian Church in her name.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 28, 1997

Ives, Richard C -

Richard C. Ives was born April 29, 1926 in Diagonal, Iowa, to O.R. (Pete) and Faye (Brown) Ives and departed this

life on May 5, 1997 at his home in Miami, Florida at the age of 71 years.

Dick grew up in Diagonal attending the local school. He graduated with the class of 1943 where he was outstanding in

sports. He continued his education at the University of Iowa where he earned All-American Honors in basketball

in the years 1944, 1945, and 1946. He led the Hawkeyes in scoring during these three years. His best season was his

freshman season when he averaged 18.2 points per game. Included in that season was a 43 point game against Chicago.

Dick's freshman scoring average remains the best in Iowa history. He was inducted into the Iowa High School

Basketball Hall of Fame in 1979.

Upon graduation from college he married Joan Newton and managed a hardware store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Soon

after the birth of his daughter, Susan, they moved to Miami where he went to work at the Ready Potato Company. He

retired and sold his portion of the business after 42 years of service. Even after his retirement in February of this

year he continued to assist in the operation of the company.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, O.R. (Pete) Jr. and Max. Left to mourn his passing

are his daughter, Susan and husband John Parilla; granddaughters, Deanna and Emily Parilla; and grandsons,

John and Anthony Parilla, all of Coral Springs, Florida; and his companion of 14 years, Paula Horton of Miami, Florida.

Services were held at the United Church of Diagonal on May 9, 1997.

Officiating was Rev. Pam Farren. Casketbearers were Dave Danner, Murry Weir, Charlie Mason, Bob Schulz, Ned

Postels, Jack Spencer, and Dutch Schlesselman.

Interment was in Diagonal Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 21, 1997

Kerns, Harold Wayne -

Harold Wayne Kerns was born July 8, 1902 at Gravity, Iowa to Joseph Spencer and Carrie Ellen Barton Kerns and passed away on May 19, 1997 in Corning, Iowa at the age of 94 years.

Harold was united in marriage on September 15, 1926 to Maurine Cecile Nickle in Clearfield. To this union were born two children:

Donald and Norma Lee.

In the early years, he lived in Colorado and worked at a floral shop there. The family moved back to Clearfield in 1949 and

remained there until 1976 when Harold and Maurine retired to Lenox. While living in Clearfield, Harold farmed and did carpentry work, as well as work at the Clearfield Hardware Store and help the Varners at the funeral home for 18 years. Harold became a resident of the Clearview Home in Clearfield in 1996.

He was a member of the Christian Churches of Clearfield and Lenox.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Maurine on May 28, 1993, a great-grandson Timmv Richey, a grandson, Dennis Kerns, five brothers: Ray, Walter, Guy, Fred and Harry and five sisters: Amy King, Helen O'Neal, Nellie Huber, Nora Grace and Ruby Atkin.

Left to mourn his passing are his son, Donald and his wife, Vivian Kerns of Grimes, Iowa and his daughter, Norma Lee Black of Lenox, Iowa; his grandchildren: Steve Kerns and his wife, Becky of Clearfield, Suzanne and her husband, Kevin Fink of Rochester, Minnesota, Kevin and his wife, Debra of Omaha, Nebraska and Linda Kerns of Clearfield, Craig Richey and his fiance, Diane of Indianapolis, Indiana,

Michael Richey and his fiance, Joellen of Iowa City, Robert Black and his fiance, Brenda and her daughter, Ashley of Bennett, Iowa; his step grandchildren: Michael Pendleton and his wife, Shirley and Mitchell Pendleton and his wife, Debra all of Ankeny, Iowa; his great-grandchildren: Karl, Matt, Evan, Jennifer, Amy Shane and Rachel Kerns and Jessica and Christopher Richey, step great-greatgrandchildren: Nathan, Cody, Courtney and Andrew Pendleton; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday, May 22, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. at the Christian Church in Clearfield, Iowa. Rev. Eydie Stephens officiated.

Music was provided by Jean Huffman, Becky Nelson, and Mary Ellen Spurrier. Casket bearers were Kevin Kerns, Kevin Finck, Craig Richey, Steve Kerns, Robert Black, and Michael Richey. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Pendleton and Mitchell Pendleton.

Interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery at Clearfield, Iowa. Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 28, 1997

Kitterman, Lela Esther Million -

Lela Esther (Million) Kitterman was born June 17, 1946 to Barbara Ellen (Padget) and Clifford Allen Million in

Sharpsburg, Iowa and passed away on June 11, 1997 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

Lela attended Sharpsburg Grade School and graduated from Lenox Community High School in 1964. She then

attended and graduated from the American Beauty School in Des Moines, becoming a licensed beautician.

In 1965 Lela was united in marriage to John Kitterman and to this union two sons were born, Kenneth and Keith.

Lela and her family lived in Des Moines and later moved to the community of Norwalk, She became a medication aid

at the Regency Care Center in Norwalk.

Lela is survived by her husband John of Norwalk; Kenneth and wife Ann of Des Moines; Keith of Phoenix,

Arizona; Sister Lillie and husband Howard (Mick) Blake of Lenox, Iowa; as well as other family members and

other dear friends,

Lela worked with within the Al-Anon support group touched the lives of many people through the various

offices she held and she most recently served as the director of the Spiritual Retreat.

Lela was a member of the Methodist Church and Veritas.

Services for Lela Esther Kitterman were held Saturday, June 14, 1997 at 10 a.m. at the South Town Funeral Home

Chapel in Des Moines, with the Rev. Al Rusk of the Sharpsburg United Methodist Church officiating.

A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. with burial in the Lexington Cemetery north of the Lake of Three Fires

in rural Taylor County.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 25, 1997

Parker, Ruby Ellen Frazier -

Services for Ruby Ellen Parker were held May 22, 1997 at the United Church of Diagonal with Rev. Pam Farren officiating.

Music was provided by organist, Claire Newton.

Casketbearers were Barton Parker, Ted Parker, Kirk Parker, Chad Parker, James Lett, and Glen Hall Jr.

Ruby Ellen Parker was born one of 12 children to Willis and Elizabeth (Tillison) Frazier on July 16, 1910 in Salisbury, Missouri. And on

May 19, 1997 at the Lenox Care Center, Ruby left this life as we know it.

On March 16, 1932, Ruby was united in marriage to Archibald McCulley Parker. To this union came the blessing of five children. Ruby lived most of her life northwest of Diagonal with the exception of her time in Danville, Indiana.

Ruby worked as a homemaker, and she was a very active farm wife-partner with her husband, Archie. Ruby enjoyed working outdoors with the good earth. And she was very good at it.

Ruby also enjoyed cooking and music.

Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, Archie in 1964, eldest daughter, Nadine in 1994 and her youngest son, Alvin in 1995.

Surviving Ruby in death are two sons; Kenneth (Sharon) Parker of Humboldt, Iowa; and Calvin (Tena) Parker of Coon Rapids, Iowa.

One daughter, Marcia Lett of Lamoni, Iowa. Sixteen grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and one great great grandson.

She was laid to rest at the Rising Sun Cemetery at Diagonal, Iowa.

Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday June 5, 1997

Spring, Joey Evelyn Duey -

Joey Evelyn Duey Spring, daughter of Stephen and Scharlotte Finkbiner Duey was born June 19, 1914 near Graham, Missouri and entered into rest at the Lutheran Home in Omaha, Nebraska on April 18, 1997 after a short illness at the age of 82 years.

She moved to Iowa from Missouri in 1923 to the Lenox community and attended grade school at Mercer Center. She moved

to Clearfield in 1928 and graduated from Clearfield High School in 1932.

She taught grade school in rural Iowa, Bellevue, Nebraska and at the Lewis Central Schools in Council Bluffs. She was united in

marriage to Harry Spring May 15, 1938 at her parent's home east of Clearfield, Iowa.

To this union were born four children, Arlene, Colleen, Karen and Ronald.

Preceding her in death were her husband in 1985, daughter Arlene in infancy, son Ronald and son-in-law Raymond Hering, brother

L.J. Duey, two sisters Ethel McIntire and Rosetta Corliss, grandson Tim Coldwell and granddaughter Marcia Hering.

Surviving her are daughters, Mrs. Everett (Colleen) Gochenour and Karen Hering; daughter-in-law, Rosalie Spring; grandchildren, Ann

Edenburn, Kelly Coldwell, Cody Spring, Merilee Lank, Melinda Hemphill, Michelle Hering, Tom, Tim, Chris and Cindy Valeicka and great

grandchildren; twin brother, John Duey; sister, Molly Johnston; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 14, 1997

Williams, Gerald Orville -

Services for Orville Williams were held May 12, 1997 at the United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Tim Maxa officiating.

Music was provided by Bonnie Tyler, pianist.

Casket Bearers were Todd Poppa, James Brown, Rick Paulson, Marlin Paulson, Richard Paulson and LaRell Wilkinson.

Gerald Orville Williams was born September 29, 1917 in Maple Hill, Iowa to Lewis and Martha Wetterhus Williams and

entered into rest at the Greater Community Hospital on May 9, 1997 at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 10 days.

He was married to Doris Butler on February 20, 1954. This marriage was blessed with the birth of a son, Jerry.

Orville had many occupations in his lifetime including carpentry, painter, cement finisher, police officer and night

watchman. He was a concerned citizen and served one term as mayor of Lenox.

Orville was a familiar figure around Lenox and enjoyed visiting with people at his favorite stops.

Orville took care of Doris during the illness that lead to her death in 1977. He visited daily with his son, Jerry.

Orville especially looked forward to visits from his grandson, Jayme.

Surviving to honor his memory are; his son, Jerry and wife Lori Williams of Lenox, and Orville's treasured

grandson, Jayme Williams of Kansas City, Missouri. Also remembering Orville are his nieces, nephews and many

good friends.

Memorials have been established to the United Presbyterian Church and the Lenox Ambulance Service.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday May 21, 1997