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Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa obituaries
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Arends, Rita Roberta Madsen - Rita Arends, 61 of rural Maloy, Iowa died January 3, 2000 of cancer at the Clearview Home in Clearfield, Iowa. Mrs. Arends was born March 31, 1938 in Hamilton County, Iowa to Robert and Mildred (Collins) Madsen. She attended Webster City High School. On February 4, 1956 she married Wyatt Arends, Jr. in Nashua, Iowa. She worked with her husband on the farm and together they ran an antique shop in Jewell. In 1995 Rita and Wyatt moved to rural Maloy. In 1998 she purchased a flower shop in Corning where she worked until she became ill and sold the shop. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Clearfield. Survivors include a son Shannon, wife Chris Arends of Maloy; two daughters, Kellie (husband Lorn) Cavan of Jewell and Carrie Arends of Florida. A sister Penny Berg of Ottumwa; a brother Tim, wife Carla Madsen of Marshalltown; her mother Mildred Madsen of Marshalltown; and four grandchildren, Breann, Logan and Baylee Arends and MaKayla Cavan. She was preceded in death by her husband and father. Services were held on Thursday January 6, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Clearfield, Iowa with the Rev. Alan Rusk officiating. Music was provided by Patty Parrish and Kathy Nelson. Casketbearers were Ronny Leonard, Wesley Freemyer, Stanley Knox and Bob Bailey. Interment was in the Presbyterian Church Cemetery at Kamrar, Iowa. Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 12, 2000 Brummett, Dorothy Florence Hanson - Dorothy Florence Hanson Brummett was born January 20, 1913 on a farm south of Guss in Taylor County. She died Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital. She was the second of five children born to Henning and Lillian Christell Hanson. On Jan. 26, 1935 Dorothy was united in marriage to Paul Carl Brummett. From this union two children. Roger and Barbara were born. Dorothy and Paul began married life on a farm in the Hawleyville area. After a few years of farming they moved to Clarinda where they lived for six years. In 1950 they bought a farm in Ross and Polk townships in Taylor County, where they lived until 1970. During these years Dorothy was an active member of the Wray Memorial Methodist Church in Hopkins. Mo, and served as a 4-H leader. She was an accomplished seamstress and worked at Thompson's Mercantile store in Bedford. In 1970 Dorothy and Paul purchased an A&W Drive-in at Ankeny, where they lived for seven years. In August of 1977 they moved to Shenandoah where they both worked at Henry Fields Garden Center. She will be remembered for her sewing abilities, champion pie making a "can-do" spirit, and for a strong work ethic. Throughout her life she was actively involved in community activities and was a member of the Siam Order of the Eastern Star. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul, and her brother Maurice Hanson of Clearfield. She is survived by her son, Roger Brummett and wife Betty of Bedford, daughter Barbara Mains and her husband Mark of Des Moines, grandsons Brad Brummett of New York City and Matt Brummett of Ames, sister Arlene Orme of Shenandoah, brother Lorence Hanson and wife Maxine of New Market, brother Dale Hanson and wife Mary Etta of Clarinda, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, December 31, 1999 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Madden officiating. Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery. Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 12, 2000 Bushy, Larry Dean - Larry Dean Busby was born on October 7, 1948 to John W and Louise Mary Margaret Busby He attended Clearfield Community School until high school where he graduated from Poudre High School in Fort Collins, Colorado. He attended Bernel Hair Styling Studio where he became a licensed cosmetologist. He worked for Crazy Horse Salon and Bill's Coiffure. He was drafted into the Army in 1968 and served time in Vietnam. After serving his country he returned to Fort Collins and married Deanna Blagg in April of 1970, and to this union one child was born, Melissa Lee Busby. The family had lived in Colorado, Washington and Iowa. Larry was then married to Kim Flannery in September 1979 and to this union four children were born, Christopher, Chantel, Clay and Carter. The family then lived in Colorado, Oklahoma and South Dakota. Possibly Larry's happiest time in life was as a drywall manager in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He battled many heartaches and struggles during his short lifetime. The last year of his life, Larry worked at the Sears store in Mason City, Iowa where he served as their top salesman in the appliance department. Leaving to mourn his passing are his children: Melissa and husband, Bob Hill of Belmond, Iowa, as well as a granddaughter, Brooklyn, his former wife Kim and their children, Christopher, Chantel Clay and Carter of Wessington Springs, South Dakota; his sister Christene and husband Dale Solomon of Evanston, Wyoming; his brother, John and wife Sue Busby of Clearfield, Iowa his sister Pat and husband Jim Walling of Webster City, Iowa, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He adored his children and grandchildren. Preceding in death before him: his father, John Busby, his mother, Louise Busby and his brother-in-law, Larry Morris. Services were held on Monday, January 24, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Clearfield Iowa with the Rev. Alan Rusk officiating. Music was provided by Patty Fairish, Bobby England and Carol Ann Kinder. Casket bearers were Butch England, Gerald England, Terry England, Jake England, Tim Becker and Bill Larsen. Honorary pallbearers were Gary Wenzel, Dale Solomon, Jim Walling, Bill Fearnot, Bobby England and Denny England. Interment was at the Clearfield Cemetery at Clearfield, Iowa. Military grave side rites were provided by Woodside Post #97 of the Clearfield American Legion. Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 26, 2000 Christensen, Jaysen Ray - Pulham, Jaret Mont - Roundy, Daniel Byrne - Savage, Bradley Alan - Heckathorn, Herman - Perhaps you saw them around town; two nice looking, clean cut, young men dressed in white shirts and ties wearing name tags and explaining that they were missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Perhaps you talked with them or they knocked on your door to ask if you would be willing to learn more about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Their passing will never be filled. Four missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Daly Saints, along with an elderly man from Murray, Iowa, were killed in an automobile accident on Friday, Jan. 28. The accident occurred eight miles west of Osceola on Highway 34 at approximately 2:30 p..m. The missionaries were returning to Lenox from a church broadcast. Two of the missionaries, Elder Jaysen Ray Christiansen and Elder Jared Mont Pulham were living and serving in Osceola. Elder Daniel Byrne Roundy and Elder Bradley Alan Savage were living and serving in Lenox. The accident occurred when the driver of the missionary car attempted to pass another westbound vehicle. The wheels dropped off the edge of the pavement, and the driver overcorrected and lost control. The collision was with a pickup truck driven by Herman Heckathorn, age 90, from Murray. Both vehicles burst into flames, and all five perished in the accident. It is customary from young Latter Day Saint men to voluntarily serve two years as a missionary for their church. They often start saving money from a very early age in order to serve a mission for their church. All of the living expenses while they are on a mission are paid for by their own savings and help from family. Last fall, it was found that there are a fairly large number of members of the Church of Latter Day Saints living in this area, and many were driving long distances to attend church. It was decided to start a branch of the church in Lenox, and the missionaries were sent to assist. These young missionaries will be missed by all who knew them. Elder Daniel Byrne Roundy from Kaysville, Utah, always had a big smile. He enjoyed joking and having fun, but was very dedicated to his religious convictions. He was the only son in a family of four children. His sister just completed serving a mission in New Jersey and was due to arrive home on Tuesday. Elder Roundy enjoyed sports in high school. He was active in basketball, soccer, wrestling, and enjoyed snowboarding and water skiing. He was 19 years old and had attended one year at Rick's College in Idaho before coming to serve as a missionary in Iowa. Elder Roundy came to live in Lenox last fall. Elder Savage had been living in Lenox for about one week. He was also very dedicated to his religious convictions. Elder savage was 20 years old. He was a three-time state champion of the Utah state high school 3 A platform diving competition. After completing his two years as a missionary, he had a college diving scholarship waiting for him. Elder Christiansen and Elder Pulham were serving and living in Osceola. Both were 20 years old. Elder Pulham had a new baby brother, born a week before the accident, who he had never seen. He had been on his high school chess team, enjoyed ballroom dancing, and had restored a car prior to coming on his mission. Elder Christiansen enjoyed band in high school and was an avid Star Trek fan. A memorial service was held for the four missionaries and for Mr. Heckathorn at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Des Moines on Sunday, Feb 6. Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 9, 2000 Hannover, Christopher - Hannover, Louie - Funeral services for Louie Hannover, 56, and Christopher Hannover, 7, of Estherville were held on Friday, January 28, 2000 at the Estherville Lutheran Church with Pastors Arlyn Norris and Jack Peterson officiating. Interment will be held at the East Side Cemetery in Estherville. They died on January 24, 2000 at a rural residence in Estherville from a fire. Louie was born on April 30, 1943 the son of Louie and Eunice (Hayes) Hannover in Milford He graduated from Terril High School. In 1965 he was united in marriage to Beverly Worthington and he worked on an ambulance crew in Spirit Lake. On April 17, 1971 he was united in marriage to Karen Jean Burkart in Estherville. He then moved to Kentucky where he worked for a farmer and also was a coal miner. He then moved to Wallingford where he drove bus and was a janitor for Lincoln Central Schools. He later worked for Arts Way and Tungland Tree Service. On May 25, 1993 he was united in marriage to Lisa Deardorf from Clearfield. He then bought the tree service and continued to spray trees until he became disabled He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and the Midwest Driving Club. Christopher Hannover was born on June 22, 1992 the son of Louie and Lisa (Deardorff) Hannover in Spirit Lake. He was currently receiving his education in the Estherville Demoney School and he loved his animals, watching cartoons, playing video games, music, computers, singing, time with his family and going to church. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Estherville. Louie and Christopher are survived by Christopher's mother, Lisa Hannover; Louie's children and Christopher's brothers and sisters, Christine Ekdahl and husband Todd of Killeen, TX, Timothy Worthington of Oklahoma City, OK, Dawnn Hannover of Denver, CO, Mark Hannover and his wife Maria of Estherville, Tony Hannover of Estherville, Louie's mother and Christopher's paternal grandmother, Eunice Hayes of Cleveland, OH; Christopher's maternal grandmother, Ada Deardorff of Auburn, NE; Louie's brothers and sisters and Christopher's aunts and uncles, Joy Stockton and husband LeRoy of Kearney, AZ, Annette Clementson and husband Lanny of Cleveland, Kanna Bastman and husband Bill of Lake Park, Michael Strauch of Cleveland; Christopher's other aunts and uncles, Virgia Ufford and husband John of Atton and Randy Deardorff and wife Pam of Clearfield. Louie was preceded in death by one son, his wife, Karen, his father, his grandparents and his stepfather. Christopher was precede in death by his grandfathers. Interment was at the East Side Cemetery in Estherville, 1A. Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 9, 2000 Routh, Velda Eleanor Chandler - Velda Eleanor Chandler, youngest daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Fannie Fern Rhoades Chandler, was born on Nov. 19, 1922 in rural Adams County. A sister, Marjorie completed the family. Velda died on Jan. 3, 2000 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines after a short illness. As a child Velda lived in rural Taylor and Adams counties and attended Platte Schools until high school. Velda graduated from Lenox High School in 1940. She earned her teaching certificate by attending Normal School and extension classes from the Iowa Teachers College, Cedar Falls. She began her teaching career at Lincoln #2 in Ringgold County two miles north of the present Routh farm location. Later she taught in Platte #7 country school, a mile north of the Chandler homestead, three miles north of Clearfield. After nine years of teaching she married Francis Aaron Routh on April 23, 1949 in Winterset. They began farming in Lincoln Township. Velda continued to reside on the farm until the time of her death. The family of Francis and Velda included four children; Kathleen Kay, Julie Ann, Joan Francine and James Jeffrey. Velda continued her teaching career in the Special Education classroom in Mt. Ayr and taught Sunday school classes at the Methodist Church in Clearfield. She loved children and enjoyed creating interesting activities for them. Velda's children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was a generous and loving mother, always thinking of her family and others. An "outdoors" person, she was happy gardening, working with flowers or checking things around the farm. Velda enjoyed cooking special meals, visiting with neighbors and friends and showed concern and empathy for all who came her way. She was preceded in death by her parents, a twin sister, Velma at birth, and her husband, Francis. Left to cherish her memory are Kathleen, husband Greg, Scott, Klint and Kayla Koether of McGregor, Julie Routh, Thomas, Karie Ann and Patrick of Des Moines and Diagonal, Joan of Mt. Ayr and Jim Routh and Sharon England, Tyan and Taylen of Clearfield, Dave Shiflett of Grand River, along with her sister, Marjorie Davenport, husband John from DeWitt. Also Marvin and Dorothy Routh of Lenox, Lee and Oneita Routh of Diagonal, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Services were held on Thursday, January 6, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Clearfield, Iowa with the Rev. Alan Rusk officiating. Music was provided by Maraiene Longfellow, Kathy Nelson and granddaughter, Kayla Koether. Casketbearers were Steve Stamps, Dave Shiflett, Greg Powell, Marvin Votava, Kenny Sobotka, and John Whittington. Honorary pallbearers were Earl Baker, Al Larsen, Delbert Routh, Dean Spurrier, Paul Chandler, Willard Bentley, Russell Davenport, Robert Rhoades, David Shelledy, and Lester Elliott. Interment was in the Diagonal Cemetery in Diagonal, Iowa. Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 19, 2000 Schnellbacher, Marsella Manker - Marsella Elizabeth Schnellbacher, formerly of Morton, Ill., died Tuesday morning, January 25, 2000, at Goidenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. She was born Dec. 22, 1912, to Lawrence and Margaret Lohnes Manker in Dillion, Ill. On June 3, 1933,Marsella and Henry P. Schnellbacher were united in marriage at Sand Prairie, Illinois. For fifteen years she was a nurses aid in Restmor Nursing Home, Morton, Illinois. She was a member of the Morton Women's Club, taught Sunday School, and liked gardening, flowers, and helped at church functions. She moved to Lenox, Iowa, in 1988 to be near her daughter, Virginia. In the mid 1990's she moved to Clarinda again to be with Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry in 1981, her parents, children Lawrence Jr., and Margaret and Betty as infants, sister Irene Thompson, and son-in-law Robert Anderson. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia and her husband Clifford Goecker of Clarinda, Iowa; grandchildren Julie and her husband Andy Thomas of Bedford, Janet Anderson of Des Moines, and James Anderson and his wife Karla of Lenox, Keith, Craig and Maria Goecker; great grandchildren Ryan, Seth, and Ashton Thomas, Kaleb Anderson, and Jordan, Daniel, Megan, and Katelyn Goecker; brother Albert Manker, Maryfield, Minnesota; sister Verla Van Winkle, Monticello, Illinois; Jacob Manker, Marcos Island, Florida; and sister, Betty Glendening, Maryfield, Illinois. Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 28, at Lenox Christian Church. Burial was 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 29, at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Tremont, Ill.. Memorials are suggested to the Lenox Christian Church Youth Fellowship. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda, was in charge of arrangements. Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 2, 2000 Stewart, Dwight E (Doc) - Dwight E. "Doc" Stewart, 64, Toppenish, Washington died Monday, January 24, 2000 at Providence Yakima Medical Center. Dwight was born in Conway, Iowa on February 3, 1935 to Alfred and Amy (Matheny) Stewart. He was married to Lu Ellen Scott in 1953 and two years later they moved to Wapato, WA. Dwight worked in canneries until he and Ellen opened Stewart's Corner in 1973. He operated the business for twenty years in conjunction with Stewart's New and Used in Zillah. He also worked for Trues Auto before retiring in 1993. Survivors include his wife of forty-six years, Ellen Stewart; a son, Randy Stewart and his wife, Tammi of Yakima; one daughter, Tammie Stewart of PeEll, WA; one granddaughter, Candice Hernandez; one great granddaughter, Chloe Hernandez; one sister, Christina Wall of Bedford, Iowa and four brothers, Dick and wife Debbie Stewart of Creston, Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Whitey) Stewart of Blockton, IA, David (Boug) and wife Wylene Stewart, of Clearfield, IA and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Stewart of Zillah, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Arlo Stewart. At his request there will be no formal services. His final resting place will be in Blockton, Iowa Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 16, 2000 Still, Violet Viola VanWinkle - Violet Viola Still was born May 2, 1928 in rural Ringgold county, Iowa to Orville Glen Van Winkle and Viola Helen Van Winkle. She died on January 28, 2000 at the Clearview Nursing Home of Mt. Ayr, which had been her home for the last year, at the age of 71 years, eight months and 26 days. Violet lived in Ringgold county her entire life, graduating from Mt. Ayr High School, and then going on for Normal Teachers' training. She taught for four years at Caledonia where she lived for some time. She attended the Caledonia Methodist Church. From her marriage to Leonard Lee Still four children were born who became the delight of her life. These were Joan, Kevin, Terry and Gordon. To support her family as a later single parent, she worked numerous jobs besides caring for her own home. She was a waitress, did cleaning work, and cooked at the Mount Ayr Meal Site until her retirement. She was known to be the favorite cook for all the Still family gatherings. She passed several of her own memories on to her family from her early years. She remembered working at her parents' General Store in Caledonia when, at least on one occasion, the accomplice for Bonnie and Clyde would stock-up on supplies at their store, while Bonnie and Clyde would stock-up on supplies at their store, while Bonnie and Clyde would wait in the parked car several blocks down the street anxious for their return over the Missouri border again. She remembered the annual trip to North Dakota to visit all of her mother's family relatives. What made these pilgrimages unique was that they would shear sheep on the way up and back to earn enough money for the trip. She remembered also the unique transportation of several families in getting to school where she taught. With her own family they soon developed their own memories. Every Saturday night Violet with her four growing youngsters would frequent several square and round dance hangouts: The Grand River school gym and the Kellerton Legion Hall. Violet was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her children: Joan and husband Dan Jimmerson of Ankeny; Kevin and wife Linda Still of Grandview; Terry and wife Vicki Still of Bedford; and Gordon Still of Clearfield. She leaves 12 grandchildren: Lori Bowman, Chris Jones, Tara Still, Traci Still, Tyler Still, Alison Still, Ashley Still, Amanda Still, Mary Park, Sheila Harvey, Don Harvey and David Harvey. She also leaves 20 great grandchildren. She also is survived by her companion of many years, Doyle Murphy. Services were held Feb. 1 at Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mt Ayr with Reverend Jamie Mogler officiating. Nancy Sackett, Mary Trullinger and Margaret Bickers provided music. Casket bearers were Tyler Still, Eddie Bowman, Butch Jones, Joey Campbell, Dan Adair and Mark Erickson. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Mount Ayr, Iowa. Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 16, 2000 Swanson, Maiscel Hance - Funeral services for Maiscel Swanson, age 95 of Creston, formerly of Lenox, who died Saturday, January 15, at the Creston Nursing & Rehab Center were held Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Creston with Dr. Robert Pickerell officiating. Interment was held in the East Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Memorials can be directed to the First Christian Church of Creston. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Creston. Maiscel Swanson was born June 1, 1904 in Sharpsburg, Iowa, the daughter of James Hance and Julia Kirkman Hance. She grew up in the Sharpsburg/Lenox area where she attended rural schools in the Blue Grove area graduating from Lenox High School. She attended college for a short time following her high school graduation. On December 25, 1927 she was united, in marriage to Eldon Swanson. Maiscel was a homemaker and farmer's wife. The couple lived on a farm north of Lenox until 1949, when they moved to Creston, where she resided at the time of her death. Maiscel was a very generous person, giving to various churches and organizations whenever she could. She was an avid reader and well educated. Maiscel was an active Republican, and she loved to discuss politics! Maiscel was a long-time member of the First Christian Church in Creston. She is survived by Kenneth and Wayne McFee of Lenox, whom she always considered family; Delores Shade who cared for Maiscel for over nine years and Geneva Bowen, who cared for her for seven years. Preceding her in death were her parents, James and Julia and her husband Eldon in 1976. Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 26, 2000

Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa obituaries

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Arends, Rita Roberta Madsen -

Rita Arends, 61 of rural Maloy, Iowa died January 3, 2000 of cancer at the Clearview

Home in Clearfield, Iowa.

Mrs. Arends was born March 31, 1938 in Hamilton County, Iowa to Robert and Mildred

(Collins) Madsen. She attended Webster City High School.

On February 4, 1956 she married Wyatt Arends, Jr. in Nashua, Iowa. She worked

with her husband on the farm and

together they ran an antique shop in Jewell. In 1995 Rita and Wyatt moved to rural

Maloy. In 1998 she purchased a flower shop in Corning where she worked until she

became ill and sold the shop. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in

Clearfield.

Survivors include a son Shannon, wife Chris Arends of Maloy; two daughters, Kellie

(husband Lorn) Cavan of Jewell and Carrie Arends of Florida. A sister Penny Berg

of Ottumwa; a brother Tim, wife Carla Madsen of Marshalltown; her mother

Mildred Madsen of Marshalltown; and four grandchildren, Breann, Logan and

Baylee Arends and MaKayla Cavan.

She was preceded in death by her husband and father.

Services were held on Thursday January 6, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. at the United

Methodist Church in Clearfield, Iowa with the Rev. Alan Rusk officiating.

Music was provided by Patty Parrish and Kathy Nelson.

Casketbearers were Ronny Leonard, Wesley Freemyer, Stanley Knox and

Bob Bailey. Interment was in the Presbyterian Church Cemetery at Kamrar,

Iowa. Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the

arrangements.

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Brummett, Dorothy Florence Hanson -

Dorothy Florence Hanson Brummett was born January 20, 1913 on a farm

south of Guss in Taylor County. She died Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at

Shenandoah Memorial Hospital.

She was the second of five children born to Henning and Lillian Christell

Hanson.

On Jan. 26, 1935 Dorothy was united in marriage to Paul Carl Brummett.

From this union two children. Roger and Barbara were born.

Dorothy and Paul began married life on a farm in the Hawleyville area.

After a few years of farming they moved to Clarinda where they lived for

six years.

In 1950 they bought a farm in Ross and Polk townships in Taylor County,

where they lived until 1970. During these years Dorothy was an active member

of the Wray Memorial Methodist Church in Hopkins. Mo, and served as a 4-H

leader.

She was an accomplished seamstress and worked at Thompson's Mercantile

store in Bedford. In 1970 Dorothy and Paul purchased an A&W Drive-in at

Ankeny, where they lived for seven years. In August of 1977 they moved to

Shenandoah where they both worked at Henry Fields Garden Center.

She will be remembered for her sewing abilities, champion pie making a

"can-do" spirit, and for a strong work ethic. Throughout her life she was

actively involved in community activities and was a member of the Siam

Order of the Eastern Star.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul, and her

brother Maurice Hanson of Clearfield.

She is survived by her son, Roger Brummett and wife Betty of Bedford,

daughter Barbara Mains and her husband Mark of Des Moines, grandsons Brad

Brummett of New York City and Matt Brummett of Ames, sister Arlene Orme

of Shenandoah, brother Lorence Hanson and wife Maxine of New Market,

brother Dale Hanson and wife Mary Etta of Clarinda, and many nieces and

nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, December 31, 1999 at Walker-Merrick

Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Madden officiating. Burial was in the

Clarinda Cemetery.

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Bushy, Larry Dean -

Larry Dean Busby was born on October 7, 1948 to John W and Louise Mary

Margaret Busby He attended Clearfield Community School until high

school where he graduated from Poudre High School in Fort Collins, Colorado.

He attended Bernel Hair Styling Studio where he became a licensed

cosmetologist. He worked for Crazy Horse Salon and Bill's Coiffure.

He was drafted into the Army in 1968 and served time in Vietnam. After

serving his country he returned to Fort Collins and married Deanna

Blagg in April of 1970, and to this union one child was born, Melissa Lee

Busby. The family had lived in Colorado, Washington and Iowa.

Larry was then married to Kim Flannery in September 1979 and to this

union four children were born, Christopher, Chantel, Clay and Carter.

The family then lived in Colorado, Oklahoma and South Dakota.

Possibly Larry's happiest time in life was as a drywall manager in Tulsa,

Oklahoma. He battled many heartaches and struggles during his short

lifetime.

The last year of his life, Larry worked at the Sears store in Mason City,

Iowa where he served as their top salesman in the appliance department.

Leaving to mourn his passing are his children: Melissa and husband, Bob

Hill of Belmond, Iowa, as well as a granddaughter, Brooklyn, his former

wife Kim and their children, Christopher, Chantel Clay and Carter of

Wessington Springs, South Dakota; his sister Christene and husband

Dale Solomon of Evanston, Wyoming; his brother, John and wife Sue

Busby of Clearfield, Iowa his sister Pat and husband Jim Walling of

Webster City, Iowa, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

He adored his children and grandchildren.

Preceding in death before him: his father, John Busby, his mother,

Louise Busby and his brother-in-law, Larry Morris.

Services were held on Monday, January 24, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at the

United Methodist Church in Clearfield Iowa with the Rev. Alan Rusk officiating.

Music was provided by Patty Fairish, Bobby England and Carol Ann Kinder.

Casket bearers were Butch England, Gerald England, Terry England,

Jake England, Tim Becker and Bill Larsen.

Honorary pallbearers were Gary Wenzel, Dale Solomon, Jim Walling, Bill

Fearnot, Bobby England and Denny England.

Interment was at the Clearfield Cemetery at Clearfield, Iowa. Military

grave side rites were provided by Woodside Post #97 of the Clearfield

American Legion.

Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the

arrangements.

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Christensen, Jaysen Ray -

Pulham, Jaret Mont -

Roundy, Daniel Byrne -

Savage, Bradley Alan -

Heckathorn, Herman -

Perhaps you saw them around town; two nice looking, clean cut, young men dressed

in white shirts and ties wearing name tags and explaining that they were

missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Perhaps you

talked with them or they knocked on your door to ask if you would be willing

to learn more about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Their passing will never be filled.

Four missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Daly Saints, along

with an elderly man from Murray, Iowa, were killed in an automobile accident on

Friday, Jan. 28. The accident occurred eight miles west of Osceola on Highway

34 at approximately 2:30 p..m.

The missionaries were returning to Lenox from a church broadcast. Two of the

missionaries, Elder Jaysen Ray Christiansen and Elder Jared Mont Pulham were

living and serving in Osceola. Elder Daniel Byrne Roundy and Elder Bradley Alan

Savage were living and serving in Lenox.

The accident occurred when the driver of the missionary car attempted to pass

another westbound vehicle. The wheels dropped off the edge of the

pavement, and the driver overcorrected and lost control. The collision was with

a pickup truck driven by Herman Heckathorn, age 90, from Murray. Both vehicles

burst into flames, and all five perished in the accident.

It is customary from young Latter Day Saint men to voluntarily serve two years

as a missionary for their church. They often start saving money from a very early

age in order to serve a mission for their church. All of the living expenses while

they are on a mission are paid for by their own savings and help from family.

Last fall, it was found that there are a fairly large number of members of the

Church of Latter Day Saints living in this area, and many were driving long

distances to attend church. It was decided to start a branch of the church

in Lenox, and the missionaries were sent to assist. These young missionaries

will be missed by all who knew them.

Elder Daniel Byrne Roundy from Kaysville, Utah, always had a big smile. He

enjoyed joking and having fun, but was very dedicated to his religious

convictions. He was the only son in a family of four children. His sister

just completed serving a mission in New Jersey and was due to arrive home

on Tuesday. Elder Roundy enjoyed sports in high school. He was active in

basketball, soccer, wrestling, and enjoyed snowboarding and water skiing.

He was 19 years old and had attended one year at Rick's College in Idaho

before coming to serve as a missionary in Iowa. Elder Roundy came to live

in Lenox last fall. Elder Savage had been living in Lenox for about one week.

He was also very dedicated to his religious convictions. Elder savage was

20 years old. He was a three-time state champion of the Utah state

high school 3 A platform diving competition. After completing his two

years as a missionary, he had a college diving scholarship waiting for him.

Elder Christiansen and Elder Pulham were serving and living in Osceola.

Both were 20 years old. Elder Pulham had a new baby brother, born a

week before the accident, who he had never seen. He had been on his

high school chess team, enjoyed ballroom dancing, and had restored a

car prior to coming on his mission. Elder Christiansen enjoyed band in

high school and was an avid Star Trek fan.

A memorial service was held for the four missionaries and for Mr.

Heckathorn at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Des

Moines on Sunday, Feb 6.

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Hannover, Christopher -

Hannover, Louie -

Funeral services for Louie Hannover, 56, and Christopher Hannover, 7,

of Estherville were held on Friday, January 28, 2000 at the Estherville

Lutheran Church with Pastors Arlyn Norris and Jack Peterson officiating.

Interment will be held at the East Side Cemetery in Estherville. They

died on January 24, 2000 at a rural residence in Estherville from a fire.

Louie was born on April 30, 1943 the son of Louie and Eunice (Hayes)

Hannover in Milford He graduated from Terril High School.

In 1965 he was united in marriage to Beverly Worthington and he

worked on an ambulance crew in Spirit Lake.

On April 17, 1971 he was united in marriage to Karen Jean Burkart

in Estherville. He then moved to Kentucky where he worked for a

farmer and also was a coal miner. He then moved to Wallingford

where he drove bus and was a janitor for Lincoln Central Schools.

He later worked for Arts Way and Tungland Tree Service.

On May 25, 1993 he was united in marriage to Lisa Deardorf from

Clearfield. He then bought the tree service and continued to spray

trees until he became disabled

He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and the Midwest Driving

Club.

Christopher Hannover was born on June 22, 1992 the son of Louie and

Lisa (Deardorff) Hannover in Spirit Lake. He was currently receiving his

education in the Estherville Demoney School and he loved his animals,

watching cartoons, playing video games, music, computers, singing, time

with his family and going to church. He was a member of the Calvary

Baptist Church in Estherville.

Louie and Christopher are survived by Christopher's mother, Lisa

Hannover; Louie's children and Christopher's brothers and sisters,

Christine Ekdahl and husband Todd of Killeen, TX, Timothy Worthington

of Oklahoma City, OK, Dawnn Hannover of Denver, CO, Mark Hannover

and his wife Maria of Estherville, Tony Hannover of Estherville, Louie's

mother and Christopher's paternal grandmother, Eunice Hayes of

Cleveland, OH; Christopher's maternal grandmother, Ada Deardorff

of Auburn, NE; Louie's brothers and sisters and Christopher's aunts and

uncles, Joy Stockton and husband LeRoy of Kearney, AZ, Annette Clementson

and husband Lanny of Cleveland, Kanna Bastman and husband Bill of Lake Park,

Michael Strauch of Cleveland; Christopher's other aunts and uncles, Virgia

Ufford and husband John of Atton and Randy Deardorff and wife Pam of

Clearfield.

Louie was preceded in death by one son, his wife, Karen, his father, his

grandparents and his stepfather.

Christopher was precede in death by his grandfathers.

Interment was at the East Side Cemetery in Estherville, 1A.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 9, 2000

Routh, Velda Eleanor Chandler -

Velda Eleanor Chandler, youngest daughter of Thomas Jefferson and

Fannie Fern Rhoades Chandler, was born on Nov. 19, 1922 in rural Adams

County. A sister, Marjorie completed the family. Velda died on Jan. 3,

2000 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines after a short illness.

As a child Velda lived in rural Taylor and Adams counties and attended

Platte Schools until high school. Velda graduated from Lenox High School

in 1940. She earned her teaching certificate by attending Normal School

and extension classes from the Iowa Teachers College, Cedar Falls.

She began her teaching career at Lincoln #2 in Ringgold County two miles

north of the present Routh farm location. Later she taught in Platte #7

country school, a mile north of the Chandler homestead, three miles north

of Clearfield. After nine years of teaching she married Francis

Aaron Routh on April 23, 1949 in Winterset. They began farming in Lincoln

Township. Velda continued to reside on the farm until the time of her death.

The family of Francis and Velda included four children; Kathleen Kay, Julie

Ann, Joan Francine and James Jeffrey.

Velda continued her teaching career in the Special Education classroom in

Mt. Ayr and taught Sunday school classes at the Methodist Church in

Clearfield. She loved children and enjoyed creating interesting activities

for them.

Velda's children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was a generous

and loving mother, always thinking of her family and others. An "outdoors" person,

she was happy gardening, working with flowers or checking things around the farm.

Velda enjoyed cooking special meals, visiting with neighbors and friends and showed

concern and empathy for all who came her way.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a twin sister, Velma at birth, and her

husband, Francis.

Left to cherish her memory are Kathleen, husband Greg, Scott, Klint and Kayla

Koether of McGregor, Julie Routh, Thomas, Karie Ann and Patrick of Des Moines

and Diagonal, Joan of Mt. Ayr and Jim Routh and Sharon England, Tyan and Taylen

of Clearfield, Dave Shiflett of Grand River, along with her sister, Marjorie

Davenport, husband John from DeWitt. Also Marvin and Dorothy Routh of Lenox,

Lee and Oneita Routh of Diagonal, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and many

dear friends.

Services were held on Thursday, January 6, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at the United

Methodist Church in Clearfield, Iowa with the Rev. Alan Rusk

officiating.

Music was provided by Maraiene Longfellow, Kathy Nelson and granddaughter,

Kayla Koether.

Casketbearers were Steve Stamps, Dave Shiflett, Greg Powell, Marvin Votava,

Kenny Sobotka, and John Whittington.

Honorary pallbearers were Earl Baker, Al Larsen, Delbert Routh, Dean Spurrier,

Paul Chandler, Willard Bentley, Russell Davenport, Robert Rhoades, David Shelledy,

and Lester Elliott.

Interment was in the Diagonal Cemetery in Diagonal, Iowa.

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

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 19, 2000

Schnellbacher, Marsella Manker -

Marsella Elizabeth Schnellbacher, formerly of Morton, Ill., died Tuesday morning,

January 25, 2000, at Goidenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa.

She was born Dec. 22, 1912, to Lawrence and Margaret Lohnes Manker in Dillion, Ill.

On June 3, 1933,Marsella and Henry P. Schnellbacher were united in marriage at

Sand Prairie, Illinois. For fifteen years she was a nurses aid in Restmor Nursing

Home, Morton, Illinois. She was a member of the Morton Women's Club, taught

Sunday School, and liked gardening, flowers, and helped at church functions.

She moved to Lenox, Iowa, in 1988 to be near her daughter, Virginia. In the

mid 1990's she moved to Clarinda again to be with Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her husband Henry in 1981, her parents, children

Lawrence Jr., and Margaret and Betty as infants, sister Irene Thompson, and

son-in-law Robert Anderson.

She is survived by her daughter, Virginia and her husband Clifford Goecker of

Clarinda, Iowa; grandchildren Julie and her husband Andy Thomas of Bedford,

Janet Anderson of Des Moines, and James Anderson and his wife Karla of Lenox,

Keith, Craig and Maria Goecker; great grandchildren Ryan, Seth, and Ashton

Thomas, Kaleb Anderson, and Jordan, Daniel, Megan, and Katelyn Goecker;

brother Albert Manker, Maryfield, Minnesota; sister Verla Van Winkle,

Monticello, Illinois; Jacob Manker, Marcos Island, Florida; and sister, Betty

Glendening, Maryfield, Illinois.

Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 28, at Lenox Christian Church. Burial was 10

a.m., Saturday, Jan. 29, at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Tremont, Ill..

Memorials are suggested to the Lenox Christian Church Youth Fellowship.

Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda, was in charge of arrangements.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 2, 2000

Stewart, Dwight E (Doc) -

Dwight E. "Doc" Stewart, 64, Toppenish, Washington died Monday,

January 24, 2000 at Providence Yakima Medical Center.

Dwight was born in Conway, Iowa on February 3, 1935 to Alfred and

Amy (Matheny) Stewart. He was married to Lu Ellen Scott in 1953

and two years later they moved to Wapato, WA. Dwight worked in

canneries until he and Ellen opened Stewart's Corner in 1973. He

operated the business for twenty years in conjunction with Stewart's

New and Used in Zillah. He also worked for Trues Auto before

retiring in 1993.

Survivors include his wife of forty-six years, Ellen Stewart; a son,

Randy Stewart and his wife, Tammi of Yakima; one daughter,

Tammie Stewart of PeEll, WA; one granddaughter, Candice Hernandez;

one great granddaughter, Chloe Hernandez; one sister, Christina Wall of

Bedford, Iowa and four brothers, Dick and wife Debbie Stewart of

Creston, Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Whitey) Stewart of Blockton, IA,

David (Boug) and wife Wylene Stewart, of Clearfield, IA and Mr. and

Mrs. Larry Stewart of Zillah, WA.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Arlo Stewart.

At his request there will be no formal services. His final resting place

will be in Blockton, Iowa

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 16, 2000

Still, Violet Viola VanWinkle -

Violet Viola Still was born May 2, 1928 in rural Ringgold county, Iowa to

Orville Glen Van Winkle and Viola Helen Van Winkle. She died on January

28, 2000 at the Clearview Nursing Home of Mt. Ayr, which had been her

home for the last year, at the age of 71 years, eight months and 26 days.

Violet lived in Ringgold county her entire life, graduating from Mt. Ayr

High School, and then going on for Normal Teachers' training. She taught

for four years at Caledonia where she lived for some time. She attended

the Caledonia Methodist Church.

From her marriage to Leonard Lee Still four children were born who became

the delight of her life. These were Joan, Kevin, Terry and Gordon. To

support her family as a later single parent, she worked numerous jobs

besides caring for her own home. She was a waitress, did cleaning work, and

cooked at the Mount Ayr Meal Site until her retirement. She was known

to be the favorite cook for all the Still family gatherings.

She passed several of her own memories on to her family from her early years.

She remembered working at her parents' General Store in Caledonia

when, at least on one occasion, the accomplice for Bonnie and Clyde would

stock-up on supplies at their store, while Bonnie and Clyde would stock-up

on supplies at their store, while Bonnie and Clyde would wait in the parked

car several blocks down the street anxious for their return over the

Missouri border again.

She remembered the annual trip to North Dakota to visit all of her mother's

family relatives. What made these pilgrimages unique was that they would

shear sheep on the way up and back to earn enough money for the trip. She

remembered also the unique transportation of several families in getting to

school where she taught. With her own family they soon developed their own

memories. Every Saturday night Violet with her four growing youngsters would

frequent several square and round dance hangouts: The Grand River school gym

and the Kellerton Legion Hall.

Violet was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her children:

Joan and husband Dan Jimmerson of Ankeny; Kevin and wife Linda Still of

Grandview; Terry and wife Vicki Still of Bedford; and Gordon Still of Clearfield.

She leaves 12 grandchildren: Lori Bowman, Chris Jones, Tara Still, Traci Still,

Tyler Still, Alison Still, Ashley Still, Amanda Still, Mary Park, Sheila Harvey,

Don Harvey and David Harvey. She also leaves 20

great grandchildren. She also is survived by her companion of many years,

Doyle Murphy.

Services were held Feb. 1 at Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home

in Mt Ayr with Reverend Jamie Mogler officiating. Nancy Sackett, Mary

Trullinger and Margaret Bickers provided music.

Casket bearers were Tyler Still, Eddie Bowman, Butch Jones, Joey Campbell,

Dan Adair and Mark Erickson.

Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Mount Ayr, Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 16, 2000

Swanson, Maiscel Hance -

Funeral services for Maiscel Swanson, age 95 of Creston, formerly of Lenox,

who died Saturday, January 15, at the Creston Nursing & Rehab Center were

held Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in

Creston with Dr. Robert Pickerell officiating. Interment was held in the East

Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Memorials can be directed to the First Christian

Church of Creston. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of

Creston.

Maiscel Swanson was born June 1, 1904 in Sharpsburg, Iowa, the daughter of

James Hance and Julia Kirkman Hance. She grew up in the

Sharpsburg/Lenox area where she attended rural schools in the Blue Grove

area graduating from Lenox High School. She attended college for a short

time following her high school graduation. On December 25, 1927 she was

united, in marriage to Eldon Swanson.

Maiscel was a homemaker and farmer's wife. The couple lived on a farm

north of Lenox until 1949, when they moved to Creston, where she resided

at the time of her death.

Maiscel was a very generous person, giving to various churches and

organizations whenever she could. She was an avid reader and well educated.

Maiscel was an active Republican, and she loved to discuss politics! Maiscel

was a long-time member of the First Christian Church in Creston.

She is survived by Kenneth and Wayne McFee of Lenox, whom she always

considered family; Delores Shade who cared for Maiscel for over nine

years and Geneva Bowen, who cared for her for seven years.

Preceding her in death were her parents, James and Julia and her husband

Eldon in 1976.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 26, 2000