Bennett, Margaret Mary Riebschlager (Marge) -

Services for Margaret Mary (Marge) Bennett were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, 1987 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in

Lenox with Rev. Gerald J. Stessman officiating. Interment was at North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

Marge Bennett, the daughter of John and Mabel Delay Riebschlager, was born January 16, 1922 at Spaulding, Ne.

On January 17, 1943 she was united in marriage to Bill Bennett at St. John's Catholic Church in Omaha, Ne. Four children were

born to this union. They made their home in the Lenox community for many years. Marge was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic

Church, Catholic Daughters of America, and the Altar Society.

Marge is survived by her four children and their spouses: Tom and Rosemary Bennett of Louisville, Co.; Mick and Barb Bennett

of Creston; Linda and Richard Notz of Lenox; Judy and Phil Cink of Sioux Falls, S.D.; 10 grandchildren, Johnnie, Tommy, and Jason

Bennett; Annette and Jeff Notz; Leslie and Delcey Bennett; Angie, Kristy and Michael Cink; two sisters: Rose Michaleu of Windom,

Mn.; Anna Kay of Nebraska; three brothers: Alfred of New Jersey; Bob of Nebraska; and Johnny of Colorado; many nieces, nephews

and many friends.

Marge was preceded in death by her husband Bill in 1975; her parents; and a granddaughter Julie Marie Cink.

Marge died on Saturday, October 31, 1987 at the age of 65 years, nine months, and 15 days.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Tuesday November 10, 1987

Boltinghouse, Frieda Trost -

Frieda Boltinghouse, the daughter of George and Margaret Stanger Trost, was born September 23, 1899 in Dettingen, Germany and entered into rest at the Lenox Care Center on October 12, 1987 at the age of 88 years, 19 days, after several months illness.

Funeral services were held Thursday, October 15, 1987 at the First Christian Church in Lenox, Ia. with Dr. Jack Cutbirth officiating.

Interment was at West Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

At the age of 2, she migrated with her family to America and they settled in the Lenox Community where she spent her entire life.

Frieda attended the Center Country School through the eighth grade.

On September 14, 1922 she was united in marriage to Frank Boltinghouse. They had 28 years together until Frank's death on

January 14, 1950.

She is survived by a sister Rose Hoerrlinger of Sheldon, Ws.; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Trost and Helen Trost of Lenox; and many

nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Beside her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Cook, Pauline Morgan and Emma Woods; and three brothers, Joe, George and Harry.

Frieda was a member of the First Christian Church and Lenox Legion Auxiliary. She had a dairy from 1940 to 1962, and was employed at

Copeland-Wells Produce for 10 years. She lived on the acreage in which she took great pride, until 1976, when she moved to the

Sunrise Apartments for two years before entering the Lenox Care Center.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 21, 1987

Brady, Anna Marie Wurster -

Anna Marie Wurster Brady, daughter of William and Fredericka Lieb Wurster was born March 8, 1906 in Taylor County near Lenox,

Ia. Anna passed away at the Clearview Home in Clearfield, Ia. October 13, 1987 at the age of 81 years, seven months and five days.

Funeral services were held Friday, October 16, 1987 at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox with Dr. Jack Cutbirth officiating.

Interment was at West Fairview, Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

Anna joined the Presbyterian Church at Clearfield at an early age, later transferring her membership to Westminster United

Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, Ia.

She was a lifetime member of Acanthus Chapter 531 of the Des Moines Order of the Eastern Star.

On October 2, 1929 she was united in marriage to Glenn Allen Brady of Des Moines.

Preceding her in death besides her husband Glenn and her parents were brothers John, Albert, Herman, Frank, Walter, Carl and one

sister Alice and one great nephew, Dennis Wurster.

Survivors include one brother, George and wife Dorothy of Lenox; a sister-in-law Letha Wurster of Lenox; nephews, Willis and wife

Lois of Clearfield, Howard Wurster and wife Dorothy of Tingley, Gerald Wurster and wife Joan of Lenox, Jim Wurster and wife Judy of

Lenox; nieces, Darlene Waggoner and husband Lewis of Des Moines, Donna Sandin and husband Roger of Des Moines, Twylla Wurster of

the Taylor County Care Facility, Jeane Lindell and husband Keith of Lenox, Beverly Ratliff and husband Allen of Waukesha, Ws., Carol

Trost and husband Mike of Kent, Susan Schrader and husband Kirk of Ankeny and a number of great nieces and nephews.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 21, 1987

Dunbar, Lloyd George -

L George Dunbar, 69, of Council Bluffs, formerly of Lenox, died Saturday, October 31, 1987 at the Jenny Edmundson Hospital in

Council Bluffs.

Services were held Wednesday, November 4, 1987 at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Lenox. Rev. Jack Cutbirth officiated with

burial in the West Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

Dunbar was born October 2, 1918 in Lenox to Richard and Ethel Edna Dunbar. He had been a resident of Council Bluffs for many years. He was a mail sorter at the Omaha Mail Terminal for 30 years, retiring in 1977. He was a member of the Lenox American Legion and a

veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include a son, Kevin L Dunbarn of Wahoo, Ne.; daughter, Karla L. Brown of Omaha, Ne.; four grandchildren; and two sisters,

Lenore Bailie of Lenox and Olive Sutton of Ottumwa.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Tuesday November 10, 1987

Hetz, Fred -

Fred Hetz was born in Reiderich, Wurttenberg, Germany on March 22, 1891 to Christian and Katharina Horz (Hetz). He died in San Diego, Ca. on September 2, 1987 at the age of 96 years, five months.

Mr. Hetz arrived in Lenox, Iowa in 1892 with his family. He attended school in Lenox, worked in the brickyard for his aunt and

uncle, Dora and Pete Fewson, and on several farms around Lenox.

In 1910, Fred moved to Battle Creek, Michigan, where he married Claire Fellows. Two children, Maxine Delores and Darrell Leslie

were born to them.

In 1926, Effie Dunlap and Fred Hetz were married. They lived in Michigan until 1945, when they moved to California, making El

Cajon their home. Mr. Hetz was a carpenter, retiring in 1956. He and Effie traveled extensively until her illness and subsequent death in 1973.

Mr. Hetz gave up his home in 1975 and moved to a Residential Care Center. He taught himself to play a chord organ and spent many

hours entertaining patients at Residential and Nursing .Centers.

He was a caring, gentle man, loved and respected by all who knew him.

Preceding him in death, besides his wife, Effie, and his daughter, Maxine, were his parents; his brother, Chris Hetz, a longtime

resident of Lenox, and 12 other brothers and sisters, six of whom died in infancy.

Survivors include his son, Darrell L Hetz and wife, Frances of Battle Creek, Mi.; in San Diego, two nephews, Norman and Clifford G.

Hetz, two nieces, Donna Lou Manroe and Vivienne B. Boyles. He also leaves his step son-in-law Archie Dunlap of La Mesa, Ca.,

and three step grandchildren, Ila Mason of Chula Vista, Ca., Nona Pedler of Casper, Wy. and Doris Best of La Mesa, Ca. There are

many surviving grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 9, 1987, with interment in Greenwood Memorial Park, Greenwood Mortuary

directing.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 16, 1987

Hucke, Dayton Harry -

Funeral services for Dayton H. Hucke were held Wednesday, November 4, 1987, 1:30 p.m. at Stringtown Community Church.

Rev. Phil Cook officiated at the service. Interment was at North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

Dayton Harry Hucke, the son of Charles H. and Rosa Mae Clark Hucke, was born on February 19, 1905 on the family farm near Kent,

Iowa; and he entered the rest at the Archbishop Bergan-Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Ne. on November 2, 1987 at the age of 82 years, eight months and 13 days.

Dayton grew to manhood in the Kent community and attended rural school, and except for several years following the death of his father, lived on the same farm all of his life.

On February 11, 1928 he was united in marriage with Thirza Drorbaugh at the home of her parents near Kent. This marriage

was blessed with the birth of one daughter, Marilyn.

In addition to the death of his parents, Dayton was also preceded in death by one sister, Helen.

Those surviving to honor his memory are his loving wife, Thirza of Kent; his daughter, Marilyn Erickson and her husband Donald

E. of Essex, Ia.; and their sons: Briant, Brent and Brice. Also surviving is a half-brother, Lyle Eivins and his wife Ila of Creston;

other relatives and many friends.

Dayton's life centered around his family, church and friends. His friends will remember the times he lent a helping hand without being

asked. The members of Stringtown Community Church will remember the fellowship of worship, and his family will always hold dear the

special times that come from sharing together and for each other.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Tuesday November 10, 1987

Kemery, Roy Daniel -

Roy Daniel Kemery, son of Alonzo and Mary Adline Tackett Kemery was born September 23, 1903 in Worth County Missouri. He

died October 10, 1987 at the age of 84 years and 17 days. He had been a resident of the Clearview Nursing Home since September

14, 1987.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 13, 1987, 1:30 p.m. at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox, Ia. Rev. Don Fisher

officiated with interment at West Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

He grew to manhood in Athelstan, Iowa where he attended school and. graduated from the eighth grade. He worked with his

father in the Kemery Blacksmith Shop.

On May 16, 1925 he was united in marriage at Grant City, Mo. to Katherine Dorothea Hillers of Blockton. To this union five

children were born: Norma, Shirley, Connie, Daniel and Rosemary.

Roy began working for Taylor County during WPA days. In December 1942, they moved to Lenox where he ran the County

Maintainer until retiring in 1965.

Roy and Katie loved going to sales and buying antique dishes. Roy enjoyed gardening as long as his health would let him.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Alonzo and Mary; sister Serepta (Georgia) Hillers; wife Katie; daughter Norma James; son

Daniel Laverne; and grandchildren Keith Raymond James, Jr. and Clara Katherine James.

He is survived by daughters Shirley Donna Dodson of Kansas City, Mo.; Rosemary Lea Kemery of Kansas City, Mo.; Connie Mains

and husband Gene of Sharpsburg; daughter-in-law Linda Kemery of Lenox; son-in-law Keith James of Lenox; sister Jonell Wilson and

husband Gene of Rea, Mo.; and Hazel Mercer of Blockton who was like a sister to Roy; grandchildren: Mark and Mathew Kemery of

Lenox; Mary Bruns and husband Dennis of Kansas City; John Dodson and wife Sylvia of Kansas City; Peggy Menough and husband

Michael of Kansas City; Donna Dodson of Kansas City; Scott Mains and wife Patty of Sharpsburg; Coleen Mains of Sharpsburg; great

grandchildren, Michael and Melissa Mains, Michael William Joseph Menough and Megan Bruns.

Roy was a quiet, gentle man who will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 21, 1987

Kirkman, Dewey A -

Funeral services were held for Dewey A. Kirkman on Thursday, Nov. 5, 1987, 1:30 p.m. at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in

Bedford. Rev, Ted DeHass was the minister. Interment was at the Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum in Bedford.

Dewey Kirkman, son of Robert and Julia Kingsley Kirkman, was born at the home farm near Lenox, Ia. October 28, 1898 and departed

this life on November 2, 1987 in Corning, Ia. at the age of 89 years and four days.

He lived in Taylor County and grew to maturity here where he attended the public elementary and high schools.

He engaged in farming as his occupation.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, and six brothers.

Left to cherish his memory are one nephew, several nieces, several great nieces and nephews, and several great-great nephews and

nieces.

He was a kind and considerate man and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a hard worker, a successful farmer, and a

willing help to anyone who needed him.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa December 2, 1987

Michal, Bernice Pearl Champion -

Funeral services for Bernice P. Michal were held Friday, November 6, 1987 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lenox, Ia. Rev.

Gerald J. Stessman officiated.

Interment was at North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

Bernice Pearl Champion, the daughter of Leo and Rose Kraft Champion, was born May 24, 1906 in Omaha, Ne.

She was married to Victor M. Michal on October 31, 1927 in Omaha. Five children were born to this union. The family lived in

Taylor County since 1940 and moved from Blockton to Lenox in 1970. Bernice was employed as attendant at the Clarinda Mental

Health Institute for 13 years.

Bernice is survived by four children and their spouses: Victor and Martha Michal of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; Robert and Kay Michal of

Torrence, Ca.; Mary Ann and Dean Weese of Lenox, Iowa; Dennis and Patricia Michal of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; 17 great

grandchildren; two brothers: Leonard Champion of Omaha; and Edward and Ann Champion of Omaha.

She was preceded in death by her husband Victor in 1977; her parents; a son in infancy; and two sisters in infancy.

Bernice died on Tuesday, November 3, 1987 at the Lenox Care Center where she has resided for a short time. She was 81 years, five

months, and 10 days of age.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Tuesday November 10, 1987

Rainforth, Robert Dean-

Many residents of Lenox and the Taylor County area are still stunned after a fatal and still-puzzling New Year's Eve traffic accident that claimed the life of Robert D. Rainforth, age 20.

The victim, son of Gerald and Catherine Sweeney Rainforth, was dead at the scene of the two-car accident, which occurred one mile

south and one mile east of Sharpsburg. The accident apparently occurred after Rainforth and several friends left a New Year's

Eve party at the rural residence of David Marshall.

Seriously injured in the accident was Kimberly Long,  18-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Long of Sharpsburg. She, like

Rainforth, was a passenger in the back seat of an auto when the accident occurred. Miss Long was transported to Mercy Hospital in

Corning and was later transported by helicopter to Des Moines Methodist Hospital. She suffers from a severe concussion and a

broken cheek bone along with other less-serious injuries. Officials involved in the investigation of the accident indicate some of Miss

Long's injuries may be permanent in nature.

Robert Rainforth graduated from Lenox High School in 1985 and was a junior at Iowa State University at the time of his death. He was very active in school as he participated in band, basketball, cross country and 4-H. He is survived by his parents; brothers Larry of Lincoln, Ill.. and Paul at home; sisters Carol Ann of Elgin, Neb., and Joan Marie of Waterloo, Ia.; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Miss Long is a 1987 graduate of Lenox High School, where she was very active in numerous groups. She is a freshman at Iowa State

University and was a candidate for Taylor County Fair Queen in the 1987 Fair.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 6, 1988

Rainforth, Robert Dean -

Robert Dean Rainforth, son of Gerald and Catherine Sweeney Rainforth, was born May 18, 1967 at Rosary Hospital, Corning, Ia. He

died December 31, 1987 at the age of 20 years, seven months, and 13 days, of injuries received in a car accident southeast of Sharpsburg.

Robert grew up on the family farm nine miles south of Lenox. He attended Lenox Community Schools, graduating with the class

of 1985, and participated in many school activities, including band, basketball, and cross country. He was an active 4-H member for 10

years. Robert was a lifelong member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lenox. At the time of his death, Robert was a junior at Iowa State University, majoring in Agricultural Studies-Farm Operation. He was a member of the ISU Farm Operation Club. Robert was planning to return to farming in partnership with his father and brother, Paul, after graduation from college. He had a strong interest in all aspects of farming and enjoyed working with the livestock and tilling the land.

Robert will be remembered for the joy he brought his family, his quiet wit, his good naturedness, his love of action, and his compassion

for others. He especially enjoyed working on his pickup, motorcycling and bike riding.

Robert will be greatly missed by his parents, Gerald and Catherine, his brother Paul of the home, two sisters, Carol of Elgin, Ne., and

Joan of Cedar Falls, Ia., his  brother, Larry and wife, Helen and two nephews, Vince and Lance, all of Lincoln, Ill., special friends of the

family, Kim Long of Sharpsburg, Ia. and Brenda Fluckey of Arispe, Ia., as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents.

Services were held Monday, January 4 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lenox. Rev. Gerald Stessman and Rev.

Michael Berner officiated.

Music was by Diane Lange and Cathy Evelsizer, organists, and Florence Robinson, cantor. Altar servers were Mendy Sweeney,

Mollie Sweeney, Jim Evans, and Robbie Evans.

Casket bearers were Kreg Parkhurst, John Friedrichson, James Anderson, Frank Nook, Lyle Maynes, and Wayne Riley.

Honorary bearers were Mike Brown, Doug Walz, Scott Schmoker Brian Bruch, and Keith Maynes.

Interment was held at North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox, Ia.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa February 3, 1988

Roe, John -

John Roe, 64, a former Lenox resident, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 1987 in Jameson Hospital, New Castle, Pa.

John was a well known electrician in the Ellwood City - New Castle, Pa. area, where he made his home for the past 40

yean. He served as Ellwood City Borough electrician from February 1976 to April 1982. He also worked at the former Mathews

Conveyor Co. in Ellwood City, and currently was a self-employed electrical contractor. Death was due to pneumonia.

John was born July 19, 1923 in Lenox, Ia. to the late Jess 0. and Mary Cipra Roe, and graduated from Lenox High School in 1940.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the. U.S. Navy in the European Theater.

He was married to the former Mildred Davis of Harrisville, Pa. in 1945, who survives him at 4451 Ellwood Road, New Castle, Pa.

John was a member of Calvin Presbyterian Church of Ellwood City where he had served as a trustee, deacon and elder. He also

belonged to the M & M Sunday School class of the church

Surviving in addition to his widow, are a son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Kathy Roe, a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and

Don Summa, and two grandsons. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Grace Alexander of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Marge Paton of

Reinbeck, Ia., Mrs. H.B. (Bonnie) Ridgley of Miami, Fla., and Mrs. Reldon (Doris) Key of Lenox, Ia.; and two brothers, Dean Roe of

Stuart, Ia. and Gene Roe of  LeMars, Ia.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 1987 at the Harold J. Marshall Funeral Home in Ellwood City, conducted

by the Rev. Robert Hines, pastor of Calvin Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Wolf Creek Cemetery, Slippery Rock, Pa.

Those attending the services were Grace Alexander of Kansas City, Mo., Marge Paton of Reinbeck, Ia., Dean and Lucy Roe of Stuart, Ia.,

Gene and Gini Roe of LeMars, Ia., Bonnie and Herb Ridgley of Miami, Fla., and Reldon and Doris Key of Lenox, Ia.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 23, 1987

Scudder, Howard Lee -

Howard Lee Scudder, second son of Oliver M. and Lela (Campbell) Scudder was born August 30, 1913 in Washington County, Brentwood,

Arkansas. He went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 1987 at the age of 74 years and two months.

In 1930 Howard moved with his family to Prescott, Ia. During the Depression years, he joined the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps)

where they built farm ponds, bridges, roads, etc. as the government directed. After this he became a farm hand for the Edwin

Butlers, who were cattle feeders near Lenox. During this time he married Irene Ross.

Early in the 1940's, Howard and Irene and their children, Marietta and Kenny began farming with the Butlers in partnership on a farm

north of Lenox. In 1947, they purchased their first farm near Woodland, Ia. Since Howard had only received a fourth grade education, one of his greatest desires was for his kids to have a high school diploma. He made a very firm demand that each one work hard to earn this diploma. They were taught not only to work hard, to follow orders, have respect for older folks, but to be kind, patient and helpful. All the family respected and loved Howard and his wishes very much.

In the fall of 1968, Howard attended an evangelistic meeting in the East Woodland Church with Evangelist Sammy Valentine. He

was saved at one of these nightly meetings and Irene rededicated her life to the Lord. Later that fall, they both followed the Lord in baptism in the chilly waters of the Nine Eagles Lake.

Irene became very sick and during the last year of her life, many of the Wednesday night prayer meetings were held in their

home west of Woodland. Irene passed away on May 14, 1970.

On April 15, 1972, Howard married Dorothy (Andrew) Martin. After a short time, they moved from the farm to Leon where

Howard worked as a maintenance worker at the Leon Care Center and the Leon Hospital until he had open heart surgery on May 27, 1981 at Iowa Methodist in Des Moines.

After recuperating, he puttered around the house and yard and always managed to get in his two mile walk each day. In October and

November, 1984, he had hip replacement surgery on both hips. Dorothy has been a very helpful and devoted wife, waiting on him

and working hard to meet his needs.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a sister, Jessie; a brother, Harry.

Surviving are his wife Dorothy; daughter, Marietta Warren and husband Charles of Garden Grove; a son, Kenneth and wife, Joan of

Weldon; stepchildren: Leland Martin and wife, Nan of Orion, D.; Gary and wife, Marcia of Leon; Darrell and wife, Joan of Rapids

City, So. Da.; grandchildren and great grandchildren: Chuck Warren and wife, Marilyn and children, Scott, Corey, Nicole and Joseph of

Leon; Mike Warren and wife, Jeanette and children, Staci and Shawn Of Creston; Charletta (Warren) Durell and husband, Michael and children, Marci and Daren of Leon; Alan Lee Scudder and wife, Lynette and children Steve of Leon and Billie, Sammie and Mary of Duncan, Ne.; Jari (Scudder) Hullinger and husband, Kevin and daughter, Laci of Davis City; grandson Charley Martin and step granddaughter Molly of Orion, Il.; Jimmy, Jason and Teri Martin of Leon; Mindy Martin of Branson, Mo. and Trent Martin of Rapids

City, So. Da.; two brother and a sister, Harold of St. Helens, Or.; and Herbert and wife, Nadine, and Helen Hardy, all of Walla Walla,

Wa.; host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Howard was a loving, devoted husband, dad, granddad, and great granddad. His family was his greatest pride and joy. He was a

happy, generous and caring man. He is missed so much by all.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday November 25, 1987

Tilk, Irene Christine -

Funeral services were held April 21 at the Greenfield Lutheran Church for Irene Christina Tilk, 57, of rural Lenox, who died

April 19 at her home. The Rev. C. Droegemueller officiated and burial was in the Greenfield Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Paul and Martin Herr, Gene Tilk, Olin Perdew, Robert Erke and Earl Whetstone.

Honorary pallbearers were Alfred Tilk, Donald Clayton and Larry Dahl.

Born Feb. 19, 1929, Mrs. Tilk was a daughter of John and Christina Ehm Herr of Fontanelle.

She and Wayne Tilk were married Sept. 18, 1949, at Fontanelle and resided in the Greenfield area before moving to the Lenox

community a year ago.

She enjoyed playing the organ, sewing, quilting, crafts and baking.

She leaves her husband, Wayne of the home; two daughters, Jeannette Perdew of Conway and Kathy Erke of Salt Lake City, Utah;

two sons, Duane Tilk of Lenox and Myron Tilk of Osceola; three brothers, Gilbert Herr of Fontanelle, and Walter and William Herr,

both of Greenfield, and two grandchildren.

Her parents, one sister and one brother died previously.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday April 23, 1986

Vincent, Ferne Gladys Nevius -

Ferne Gladys Vincent, daughter of Jason and Alta Monehan Nevius was born in Taylor County, Iowa near Gravity on February 3, 1897.

She died December 23, 1987 at the Lenox Care Center, Lenox, Ia.

When she was a small child Ferne moved with her parents to a farm near Bedford where she attended school. Later she taught

several years in rural schools.

On May 1, 1920 she was united in marriage to Virgil Vincent. To this union was born one daughter, Helene. They lived on farms near

Bedford most of their married life.

Ferne was active in church work and enjoyed her neighborhood club. In 1963 on account of Virgil's illness, they moved to Lenox to be

near their daughter and family.

Ferne was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil, her parents Jason and Alta Nevius and a brother-in-law, Allen Smoldt, husband

of her sister Ruth and many aunts, uncles and cousins who were very dear to her.

Survivors include her daughter and husband, Helene and Ernie Campbell, a sister Ruth, a granddaughter Susan Tuhrmeister of

Coralville, Ia.; grandson Bill Campbell, wife Diane and great grandchildren Erin, Josh and Ron of Lenox.

Ferne was a longtime member of the Bedford Methodist Church and a member of the Methodist Women's organization in Lenox.

Ferne will be missed by her family and friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 6, 1988

Williams, Melvin LeRoy -

Funeral services for Melvin LeRoy Williams were held Tuesday, December 1, 1987 at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox with Dr.

Jack Cutbirth officiating. Interment was at North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox.

Melvin LeRoy Williams, the son of Herbert and Tura Young Williams, was born March 2, 1910 on a farm southwest of Lenox in

Taylor County. He entered into rest at his home in Lenox on November 28, 1987 at the age of 77 years, eight months and 26 days.

Melvin grew to manhood and attended rural school through the eighth grade and attended Blue Grove Church in Taylor County.

On March 29, 1930 he was united in marriage with Bertha Milliken in Creston. This union was blessed with the birth of three children:

Norma, Dorothy, and Bill.

He farmed all of his life until retiring in 1976. Melvin had a vibrant personality and zest for living which netted him a large

circle of friends. He took great pride in his farming and was dedicated to his family. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Glen, and a brother and sister as infants. He will be greatly missed by his wife

Bertha of Lenox; two daughters, Norma and Marvin Reed, and Dorothy and Howard Stoaks, all of Lenox; son Bill and wife Nancy of

Omaha, Ne.; five grandsons, Stephan Reed and wife Jacqi, Jeff Reed and wife Carla, Gary Stoaks and wife Teresa, Kurt Stoaks, and

Kevin Williams, granddaughter Susan (Reed), Miller and husband Dan. Also surviving are, nine great grandchildren, Troy, Crystal, Trever

and Jody Reed, Jacob and Amber Miller, Dawn, Alicia and Shane Stoaks, and one sister, Bernice Brown and husband Skeeter of Branson, Mo.; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday December 9, 1987