Beck, Charles A. -

Charles A. Beck, son of Johannes and Katharine Beck was born at Lenox, Iowa on November 11, 1896, and passed from this life July 19, 1957 age 60 years, 8 months and 8 days.

He grew to manhood on a farm near Lenox.  In 1918 he answered the call of his county to serve in the armed forces during World War I.  After his discharge he returned to the farm where he lived with his family. In 1926 he moved to Lenox with his mother, where he later became an employee of the Iowa Southern Utilities Company.

On June 24, 1936, he was united in marriage to Helen Marie Harden at the Little Brown Church in the Vale.  To this union was born one son, Roger Charles.

In June 1937, he and his wife moved to Clearfield, since he had been promoted to local manager of Iowa Southern Utilities Co., which position he held until his sudden death.  He served his company faithfully for nearly 30 years.

In 1915 he united with the Calvary Methodist Church, later transferring his membership to the Clearfield Methodist Church.  At the time of his death, he was serving as church treasurer.  He was also a member of the Lions Club, American Legion and Masonic Lodge; having served as Past Commander of Woodside Post No. 97 and Past Master of Tremont Lodge No 343 at Lenox. He later transferred his membership to Noble Lodge No 458 at Clearfield.

He leaves to mourn his departure besides his devoted wife and loving son, two brothers, Adolph and Henry of Lenox; two sisters, Rosa Baker of Clearfield and Flora Rogers of Leon; many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Leana Wurster, one brother, Will, and two brothers and two sisters, who passed away in infancy.

Without a doubt, his main purpose in life could be summed up with the scripture, "I am my brother's keeper", as he was never too busy to help his fellow man. All who loved and knew him, held him in highest esteem and he will always be greatly missed.

Funeral services were Sunday afternoon at the high school

gymnasium in Clearfield conducted by Rev Rowe of Grant, Iowa. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa July 25, 1957

Beemer, Seeley J.

Seeley J. Beemer was born in Lee County, Illinois, Nov. 22, 1867, the son of Judson and Esther Miller Beemer.  He departed this life at the Thomas Rest Home in Lenox, Iowa Friday morning Aug 2, 1957 at the age of 89 years, 8 months and 10 days.

He moved to Taylor County with his parents July 4,  1878.  The located on a farm in Holt Township where he grew to manhood.

He was married Jan 15, 1889 in Bedford, Iowa, to Mary Crame who preceded him in death Dec 10, 1948. To this union four sons

were born, all of whom survive: Jay E of Sterling, Colo., George

E and Judson J of Gravity, and Frank B of Pacific Junction, Iowa. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, one brother, George Beemer of Bedford and one sister Mrs Sienea Morrison of

Silverton, Oregon.

Besides his wife Mary, he was preceded in death by his parents

one brother, Sim, one sister Mrs Elsie Clark, also twin sisters

who died in infancy.

He united with the Blue Grove Christian Church, later transferring his membership to the Oak Hill church.

He was a successful farmer enjoying his home and farming

operations until his illness.  He will be greatly missed by his relatives and a host of friends and neighbors.

Funeral services were Sunday afternoon Aug 4, at the Methodist

Church in Gravity, the Rev Roland Windle officiating. Burial

was in the Gravity cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa August 8, 1957

Brown, George Lewis –

George Lewis Brown, son of Andrew and Margaret Brown was born August 4, 1868 in Jackson Township, Taylor County, Iowa and passed away at the Bedford Rest Home in Bedford, Iowa July 15, 1957 at the age of 88 years 11 months, 11 days.

On January 13, 1892 he was married to Hannah C. Morgan, who preceded him in death October 29, 1941.  To them were born three children, Mrs. Mae M. Besco of Conway, Ilo M. Brown of Omaha, Nebr. and another infant daughter who died October 10, 1903.

His entire life was spent in Jackson and Jefferson townships, Taylor County, with the exception of the last 15 years which he spent in Bedford.

He had been a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Blockton and later transferred his membership to Bedford.

He is survived by the daughter, the son and three grandchildren.  A brother, Charles and a sister Mina preceded him in death.

He had been in failing health for some time and was bedfast for about a week before his death.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa July 25, 1957

Canny, Katy Irvilla Goff –

Katy Irvilla Goff, daughter of John and Martha Goff was born near Grant City, Mo., Oct 20, 1875 and passed away at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda Iowa, Aug 8, 1957 at the age of 81 years, 9 months and 19 days.

When 18 years of age she moved with her parents to the Clearfield community where she lived on a farm south of town. She was united in marriage to Daniel Canny April 21, 1897 and they lived together on the home farm for forty-five years until his death in 1942 after which she moved to her home in Clearfield where she lived the last 15 years of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, one infant daughter

and a son Elmer who died by accidental drowning June 22, 1917.

She is survived by two daughters. Mrs Lulu Parrish of Bedford

and Mrs Lena Fitch of Clarinda; also her son-in-law Armon Fitch, three grandsons Donald, James and Joe Fitch and two granddaughters Lois Fitch and Louise Parrish, two brothers Reade and Harry Goff of Ottawa, Kansas as well as nieces, nephews and other relative and friends.

She became a member of the church early in life uniting with the Honey Grove church near Grant City and transferring to the Clearfield Methodist church over 50 years ago.

Mrs Canny was loved and respected by those who knew her and while failing eye sight had restricted her activities of late years, she kept a fine interest in the church and other activities. She was a long time member of the American Legion Auxiliary Relief Corps.

Final services were held at the Clearfield Methodist church Sunday afternoon August 11, conducted by the pastor Rev Howard F Ball. Burial was in the Clearfield Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa August 22, 1957

Cox, Alma -

Mrs Alma Cox, 83, died at a Clarinda hospital Monday after

a long illness. Services were Wednesday at the Bender Funeral

home, the Rev B C Collier officiating. Burial was at Emerson,

Iowa.

Mrs Cox was born at Chatham, Can., near Toronto, and came to the United States when she was seven years old. She and her husband moved to Lenox about 25 years ago.  Her husband, Semon, died

May 1, 1954. A son and a daughter also preceded her in death.

Surviving are a daughter Mrs Glee Poindexter of Lenox, two

grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Mrs Cox was a member of the MFC club, the Harmony Reading

Circle and the Rebekah Lodge.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa July 25, 1957

Dunbar, Mary Olive Taylor -

Mrs. Olive Dunbar, 98, mother of the late Dick Dunbar of Lenox, died Friday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. Frank Thomas in Milwaukee, Wisc.  Funeral services were Sunday afternoon at the Bender Funeral Home, conducted by the Christian minister, Robert Duckett.  Burial was in the Lenox Cemetery.

Besides the daughter, other survivors include a daughter-in-law Mrs. Dick Dunbar of Lenox, eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

The deceased formerly lived here and was a charter member of the Church of Christ and the MFC Club.

OBITUARY

Mary Olive Dunbar, daughter of Lucy and Holland Taylor was born June 24, 1859 in Appanoose County, Iowa, and departed this life July 17, 1957.

At the age of fifteen she united with the Christian Church.

On December 13, 1883 she was united in marriage to James Milton

Dunbar. They came to make their home in Lenox where Mr Dunbar was in the clothing business. Later they became members of the Lenox Christian Church.

To this union were born four children, Clyde, Beulah, Birdie and Lloyd. Since her husband's death in 1901 she has lived with her daughter Mrs R Frank Thomas of Milwaukee. This daughter is the only surviving member of the family.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa July 28, 1957

Ethington, Brian Paul -

Brian Paul Ethington was born March 3 1957 and passed away in the hospital Aug 9, 1957 at the age of five months. He is survived by his parents Mr and  Mrs Dale Ethington of Cedar Falls, and a brother Richard, four years old and grandparents Mr and Mrs H J Ethington of Ames and great grandmother, Mrs. Clara Clute of Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa August 22, 1957

Frame, Clarence –

Clarence Frame, 87, died Friday afternoon at his home in Excelsior Springs, Mo.  He had been a Lenox resident until 12 years ago.  Funeral services were at Excelsior Springs at 2 pm Sunday.  Graveside services were held Monday at 11 am at the Lenox Cemetery.

Survivors: his wife, Pearl, 2 sons, Glen of Lenox; Floyd of Clearfield, 1 daughter, Mrs. Henry Calkins of Clearfield, 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa August 22, 1957

Grant, Les –

Funeral services were held at the [Clearfield] Methodist Church Sunday for Les Grant, 82 years old. Burial was in the Clearfield

cemetery. Mr Grant was a retired barber. Survivors include a

son Harry, Everett, Wash., a daughter Venita at home, a

daughter-in-law, Mrs Velma Grant of Ames, a sister Mrs Etta

Skinner of Clearfield, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa August 29, 1957

Howard, Harry H. -

Harry H. Howard, a former resident of the Lenox and Kent

communities, died Thursday, July 25, 1957, at his home in Albany, Ill., after suffering a heart attack. He was born in Ringgold county, Mar 10, 1911 on a farm near Diagonal.

He is survived by his wife Harriette and 3 children Steven, 16, Bobbie, 13 and daughter Christine, age 10; his father and

stepmother, Mr and Mrs E E Howard of 1004 W Jefferson,

Creston; four brothers Jean Howard of Creston, Jim Howard

of Princeton, Mo., Paul Howard of Omaha, Nebr., John Howard

of Camarillo, Calif., two sisters Edna Tourigny of Inglewood,

Calif., and Agnes Wickman, Council Bluffs; two stepbrothers

Martin A Peterson and Paulallen Peterson of Kansas City, Mo.

Funeral services were at the Fay Funeral Home in Fulton, Ill., conducted by Rev Howard Kitchen of the Community Methodist Church. Burial was at the Lusk Memorial Cemetery, Albany, Ill.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa August 1, 1957

Huxtable, Orville -

Morris Huxtable received word that his nephew, Orville Huxtable,

60 years old, of Champaign, Ill.  died Tuesday evening.  Morris left Wednesday afternoon to attend the funeral which was to be Thursday at Champaign.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa August 1, 1957

Jones, Harry Reece -

Harry Jones, 72, farmer living 3½ miles southwest of Lenox, died Friday evening at his home. He had returned home about a month ago after being a patient in the University hospital at Iowa City.

Funeral services were Monday at 9:30 a. m. at St Patrick's church with Father Adam Reisz officiating. Rosary was Sunday at 8 p. m. at the Jones residence. Burial was in Calvary cemetery at Corning.

Harry Reece Jones, son of Daniel R and Margaret Jones, was born August 5, 1885 at Corning, Iowa, where he lived until his marriage to Annie O'Connell, February 14, 1911. They moved to a farm southwest of Lenox where he lived until his death, Sept 13, 1957, at the age of 72 years, 1 month and 9 days.

He is survived by his wife, Annie, one son, Arthur H, at home;

two daughters, M Margaret of Des Moines and Mildred L Chadwick of Atlantic, also one brother Walter E. of Corning.  One daughter, Frances A, preceded him in death on Jan. 21, 1944.  Besides his daughter, he was preceded in death by his father, mother and two sisters, Mrs. Harry Schaffer and Mrs. Harry Stottlemeyer.

Funeral services were at St Patrick's Church on Sept 16, 1957 at 9:30 a. m. Burial at Calvary Cemetery at Corning.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa September 19, 1957

Kirkman, Sam -

Sam Kirkman, 76, of Lenox died Sunday at 4 p.m., at a rest home in Corning. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs Beulah Gard, of Pine River, Minn., Mrs Eunice Nichols, of Charles City, la Mrs Cora O'Neil, of Council Bluffs, 1 son, Cecil of Corning; 11 grandchildren; 4 brothers, Bill of Lenox, Dewey, of Sharpsburg, John, of Duluth, Minn., Leonard

of Stockton, Cal.; 2 sisters, Miss Gwen Kirkman, of Sharpsburg

Mrs Julia Hance, of Creston. His wife and 1 son preceded him

in death.

Services were at the Bender Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon.

Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa August 15, 1957

Lange, Otto C. “Babe” -

Otto C (Babe) Lange, 42, of Rockwell City, la., passed away Thursday morning 10:30 a. m at Iowa City Hospital where he had surgery on his heart. He is survived by his wife, LaVon, and three children, Larry, who is stationed in Germany, Deananne and Richard at home; his parents, Mr and Mrs A Lange and two brothers all of Rockwell

City. Funeral services were held Monday at St Paul Lutheran Church and burial to Rockwell City cemetery.

Mr Lange was the son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kirby

who formerly lived in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa September 12, 1957

McFee, Margaret –

Mrs. Margaret McFee, 94 years of age, died Saturday morning here at the home of her son, Lewis McFee.  Funeral services were Monday at the Bender Funeral Home, the Rev. James Eddy, officiating.  Burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Creston.

Mrs McFee had made her home with her son and his wife since September 1946, except for one year with her son George in Chappell, Nebr.  She has been an invalid since she broke her hip four years ago.  She also suffered a broken limb three years ago.  During that time she was cheerful and patient.

Margaret McFee, daughter of George Tully and Jane Fowler, was born in Peterborough, Canada July 15, 1863.  She passed away Sept. 7, 1957 at the age of 94 years one month, 23 days.

She moved with her parents to the United States in 1879.  They lived on a farm northeast of Lenox.  On March 11, 1886 she was married to John A McFee who passed away Feb. 27, 1932.

They were parents of three children, George A of Chappell, Nebr. Etta Blanche who died in infancy and Lewis W. of Lenox.  Besides the two sons she leaves to mourn her loss the daughters-in-law, eight grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren, also two sisters, Mrs. Duncan McFee, Winnipeg, Can. And Mrs. Geo McFee, Creston, and a host of other relatives.

After their marriage, Mr and Mrs McFee moved to Hand County, S. Dak. Where they resided four years.  Then they returned to a farm near Lenox where they lived until they moved to Creston in 1915.

Mrs McFee joined the Presbyterian Church when she came from Canada and has been affiliated with other Presbyterian churches where she lived.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa September 12, 1957

McPherrin, Mary -

Mrs Mary McPherrin, 92, aunt of Don Tyler, died at her home in Des Moines Thursday night. She was a member of the DAR, a former treasurer of the Des Moines Women's Club and a member of the Central Presbyterian Church there. She has visited in Lenox many times. Mr and Mrs Don Tyler were in Des Moines to attend the funeral.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa July 18, 1957

Muir, May -

Mrs May Muir died late Saturday night at the Methodist home in Tyrone, Pittsburg Pa.  She had suffered from a heart ailment for several years. Funeral services were there Tuesday.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa July 18, 1957

Northup, Lawrence -

Mr and Mrs Byron Northup went to Iowa City last week end to attend funeral services for his brother C. W. A. Lawrence Northup who was killed when a truck overturned near Quito, Ecuador, where he was serving with a U S Army mission. The Northups returned home Monday

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa August 1, 1957

Pfander, Olepha Eleanor Cree -

Olepha Eleanor Cree. daughter of Robert E and Mary Piper Cree, was born April 27, 1868 at Alpha, Illinois and died at her  home August.4, 1957 at the age of 89 years, 3 months and 8 days.

When she was a small child, she moved with her parents to Page County, locating north and west of Clarinda, where she grew to womanhood.

She was united in marriage to William Henry Pfander on August 25, 1887 at Mt Etna.

Had she lived until Aug 25 they would have been married 70 years To this union 8 children were born. In 1903 she moved to Taylor county, locating 2½ miles west of Sharpsburg, where she lived the remainder of her life.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Sharpsburg

She was active in church work, attended faithfully while health permitted.

She was preceded in death by two daughters Rella Ann and Hattie Vena, one sister Anna Kirby, one brother Daniel Cree.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, three sons, Ira D of Creston, Cloyd W of Gravity and Burl J of Corning; three daughters Grace E Strong of Bedford, Eula Myrtle Hartshorn of Exline, and Zenith L Wilcoxson of Kansas City, Kan. 27 grandchildren. 54 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were Aug 6 at the Presbyterian Church In

Sharpsburg and burial in the Gravity Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa August 8, 1957

Pugh, William -

Word has been received of the death of William L Pugh Aug 18

at Spartanburg, S Car. Mr Pugh spent his boyhood in the Prairie

Star community. For many years he has taught in the college at Spartanburg.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa August 22, 1957

Schaub, Margaret Schmitt –

Mrs Margaret Schaub died Monday at 3:35 pm at St. Bernard’s Hospital at Council Bluffs.  She had lived in Lenox most of her life, but had been in the hospital since she fractured a hip about a year and a half ago.  Mrs. Schaub was 98 years old Apr. 7.

Funeral services were this morning (Thursday) at St. Patrick’s Church, the Rev. Fr. Reisz officiating.  Burial was in Lenox Cemetery.

Survivors include five daughters and three sons.  Those from this area are Mrs Amelia Lynam and Frank S of Corning and Sister Ambrose of St. Bernard Hospital, Council Bluffs.  Relatives here are a nephew Tony Schmitt, a great nephew and nieces, Walter Stapleton and Mrs. Howard Sprague.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa August 22, 1957

Schaub, Margaret Schmitt –

Margaret Schmitt, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Schmitt, was

born April 7, 1859 in Illinois and was married to Peter Schaub in

Kickapoo, Ill., in 1880. Her husband and two children preceded

her in death, Mr Schaub on May 26 1928, Lavina of Red Oak in

1934 and John of Corning in 1947.

Mrs Schaub had lived most of her life in Lenox and was a member of St Patrick's church. She had spent a number of winters with two daughters in and near Bed Oak until she broke her hip. She then went to St Bernard's Hospital in Council Bluffs where she lived until she departed from this life Monday, Aug. 19.

Mrs Schaub was a kind and loving mother and will be missed by many as she was always ready to lend a helping hand.

Her body was brought to the Bender Funeral Home Thursday

morning where it lay in state for two hours before the services

at 10:00 at St Patrick's church Father Adam Reisz officiated.

Burial was in the St Patrick's cemetery.

Mrs Schaub leaves to mourn her passing 8 children, all present

at her funeral, 3 sons and 5 daughters: Frank of Corning; Sister Mary Ambrose (Barbara) of St Bernard, Council Bluffs; Mrs Amelia Lynam, Corning; Mrs Bertha Yatker, Bed Oak; Joseph of Milwaukee, Wisc.; Mrs Katherine Bruce of Villisca; Mrs Elizabeth Haney of Cleveland Ohio; George of Greeley, Neb.; also 44 grandchildren, 95 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews.

Those from a distance attending the rites were Fred and Joe

Schaub of Peoria, Ill.; Sister Mary Magdelene of Council Bluffs; Mrs Terry Hartman and two daughters, Sioux City; Mr and Mrs Earl Jackson, Coburg, la.; Mr and Mrs Raymond Bruce of Rockford, Mo.; George Bruce Villisca; Mr and Mrs Joe Bruce, Creston; Mr and Mrs George Roach, Joe Bruce, Mrs Donald Pearce and son, Mr and

Mrs James Bruce and Mr and Mrs Michael Bruce of Red Oak.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa September 5, 1957

Smith, Josie Ellen -

Mrs Lee Smith, 73, died Saturday night at a rest home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, after an extended illness. The body arrived at Creston Thursday morning at 6:40 and will be brought to the Bender Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be Friday at 2 pm at the Bender Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Clearfield cemetery.

Mrs Smith and her husband lived on a farm between Clearfield

and Lenox in earlier days, later moving to Lenox, and lived here until moving to Idaho. She was a cousin of Lloyd Wood.

Survivors: 1 son, Claude, and 1 daughter, Mrs Wanda Pritchard,

both of Idaho Falls, Idaho; 4 other daughters, Virginia, Mabel,

Marjorie, Gwen Lee and a number of grandchildren. Her

husband and 1 daughter preceded her in death.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa August 15, 1957

Spring, Michael Peter “Mike” –

M P "Mike" Spring, 78, died at 4:15 p, m. Tuesday at his home here.

Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Mt Zion Church with burial in the Methodist Grove cemetery near Brooks.

Survivors include his wife, Jessie, one daughter, Mrs Lowell Wilson, three grandchildren and three brothers. The body is at the Bender Funeral Home.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa August 8, 1957

Spring, Michael Peter “Mike” –

Michael Peter Spring, son of Arnold and Mattie Spring was born January 2, 1879 at Rutigen, Switzerland, which is near Berne, Switzerland.

He came to the United States with his parents in July, 1883, and settled near Brooks, Iowa, where most of his life was spent.

On March 6, 1907 he was united in marriage with Montie McCleland. To this union one daughter Margaret, was born.

He was proceeded in death by his wife Montie, his father, mother, and two. brothers, Arnold, and Michael, an infant.

On January 19, 1915 he was married to Jessie McClelland, and they lived on a farm in the Mt. Zion Community until November 1954, when they moved to Lenox.  He passed away at is home in Lenox, August 6, 1957 at the age of 78 years, 7 months, 4 days.

Surviving are his wife Jessie of the home, his daughter Margaret

Wilson of Lenox; three brothers, John of Villisca, Jake of Brooks, and William of Corning; one sister, Mattie Opitz of Herrington, Kansas; one son-in-law, Lowell Wilson of Lenox, three grandchildren, Barbara Osleckie of Des Moines and Leland and Lorraine Wilson of

Lenox, He will be greatly missed by his family and his many many friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa August 15, 1957

Travis, Mertin –

Mertin Travis, 23, was killed about 1 am Tuesday in a one car accident five miles north of Gravity.  The accident occurred at a T-intersection of a gravel road with highway 148.

Mrs. Travis, 17, was also in the car, but was not seriously hurt.  The car crossed the intersection and rolled down a steep embankment.

Survivors besides his wife are his parents, Mr and Mrs Gilbert Travis, two brothers, Marlin and LaVerne, and a sister Mary Ellen all of Sharpsburg.

Funeral services are to be at Corning Friday afternoon with burial at Stringtown Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa July 18, 1957

Willits, Blaine –

Blaine Willits. son of Levi F and Marie S Willits, was born on a farm 3 miles northeast of Lenox Nov 28, 1885. Later he moved with his parents to a farm just south of Lenox and grew to manhood in this community.

He was a graduate or the Lenox high school.  He has been living in Minnesota for a good many years and wasn't sick very long before

he passed away. His body was brought back to Lenox and buried

in the Willits family lot in the west cemetery. A short religious

service at the graveside was performed by the Rev B C Collier of the local Methodist Church.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa August 8, 1957