Beck, Mona Sylvia Short -
Before her death on Sept. 16, Sylvia Beck was the oldest living Lenox High graduate. Sylvia passed away Monday at the age of
100 years, 4 months and 26 days.
Funeral services for Mona Sylvia (Short) Beck were scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist
Church. Interment was in West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.
She was born on April 21, 1902, on a farm near Blue Grove south of Lenox. She graduated from Lenox High School in 1921.
Survivors include her children, Floy (husband Russell) Davenport of Diagonal, Gladys (husband Kenneth) Gose of Lenox,
and Velda (husband Conrad) Mullen of Council Bluffs. Preceding her in death were her parents, John and Floy; her husband Adolph
in 1975; son James Beck in 1987; son-in-law Darrell Huber; and a sister, Gladys Long.
Sylvia old her home in 1997 and moved to Taylor Ridge Estates. She moved to the Lenox Care Center in the year 2000.
She reached the age of 100 in April of 2002. A month ago, she was presented a certificate from the Area 14 Agency on Aging for
reaching that longevity mark.
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Mona Sylvia Short Beck was born April 21, 1902, on a farm near Blue Grove south of Lenox. She passed away on Sept. 16,
2002, at the age of 100 years, 4 months, and 26 days.
Funeral services were scheduled for Sept. 18, 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Lenox with Pastor Don Frizzell
officiating. Music was provided by Kathryn Wilson. Casket bearers were Darwin Beck, Roy Davenport, Bill Huber, John
Huber, Kevin Epps, David Epps, Stan Knox, Jeremy Wheeler, and Steve Jenkins. Interment as in West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.
Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox was in charge of arrangements.
She was the second daughter of John Short and Floy Seaman Short. Her family moved six miles east of Lenox, where she
attended rural schools and later graduated from Lenox High School in 1921. She taught for four years in the rural schools in Taylor
and Ringgold counties.
Prior to her death, Sylvia held the distinction of being the oldest living graduate of Lenox High School.
Sylvia became a member of the Calvary Church and later joined the Lenox United Methodist Church in 1951.
On Feb. 25, 1926, she was united in marriage to Adolph Beck. The couple had four children: Floy Laura, Gladys Katharine,
James Francis and Velda Nadine.
Sylvia enjoyed gardening, canning foods, and cooking meals for family and their hired man Albert Chancy, who lived with them
for many years. Sylvia was a seamstress and enjoyed quilting with the ladies of the United Methodist Church. Over the years she
made 114 quilts.
In 1975, Adolph passed away. Sylvia sold her home in September of 1977 and moved to Taylor Ridge Estates. On July
27, 2002, she moved to the Lenox Care Center.
Survivors include her children, Floy (husband Russell) of Diagonal, Gladys (husband Kenneth) Gose of Lenox, Velda (husband Conrad)
Mullen of Council Bluffs; daughter-in-law Marilyn Beck and husband Joe Matheny of Lenox; a sister, Delpha Bell of Greenvalley, Ariz.;
11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, a number of step-grandchildren and step-greatgrandchildren, and many nieces,
nephews and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband Adolph in 1975; son James Beck in 1987; son-in-law Darrell Huber; and a
sister, Gladys Long.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 18, 2002
Braden, Marilou Jeanne Hufnagel -
Private family memorial services for Marilou Braden, age 76, of Lenox will be held at a later date. She passed away on Sept. 1,
2002, at the age of 76. Memorials can be given in Marilou's name. Arrangements were by Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.
Marilou Jeanne Braden was born May 26, 1925, in Lenox, the daughter of Ruth Marie (Page) Hufnagel and Dale Leroy
Hufnagel. She grew up in Lenox and attended Lenox High. She was married to Jim Braden and later divorced. The couple had no
children.
In 1945 Marilou graduated from Hagee Beauty School in Maryville, Mo. She then moved to Kansas City and worked at
Macy's Beauty Salon. She was transferred to Joplin, Mo., where she was manager of the Macy's Beauty Salon.
In later years, she worked for American Foods in Kansas City.
When she retired she moved to Lenox, where she has lived for the past 10 years. Marilou loved to play cards and liked to travel.
Survivors include her brother, Ernest (wife Vera) Hufnagel of Lenox; nephews Mark Hufnagel of Lenox, Duane Hufnagel of El
Paso, Texas, and Mike Hufnagel of Manhattan, Kansas; two nieces, Joyce Walton and Judy Landrum, both of Kansas City, and
several cousins.
Preceding Marilou in death were her parents, Ruth and Dale; infant brothers Paul and Jack Hufnagel; and a brother, Lester
Hufnagel of Little Rock, Ark.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 18, 2002
Camden, James -
Memorial services for James Camden, 65, of Pomeroy were held August 21, 2002, at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Lenox,
interment of ashes was held in the West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Memorials can be given in his name. Funeral arrangements
were by Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.
He was born June 2, 1937, in Ceratin, Iowa, to Roy Jacob Camden and Florence Lucille Shafer Camden. He passed away at
his home in Pomeroy on August 16, 2002, after a lengthy illness.
He grew up in the Lenox area. As a youngster he enjoyed hunting. He graduated from Lenox High in 1956. During the next few years
he worked at Tote Systems and M&G Fixtures in Lenox.
On July 2, 1963, he married Gloria Jean Gilbert in Blue Earth, Minn., bringing into his family a stepdaughter, Rhonda Kay Stepp.
Born to Jim and Gloria were four sons; Mark, James, Robert and John.
The family moved to Ft. Dodge in 1964. Jim worked at Coats Company, U.S.G., and for the City of Ft. Dodge. In 1992, he
retired for health reasons but continued to enjoy baseball games, which were one of his passions. He also enjoyed his children,
grandchildren, fishing, and the outdoors.
Survivors include his four sons, Mark, James, John (wife) Shannon, all of Ft. Dodge, and Roger (wife Angela) of Pomeroy,
stepdaughter Rhonda Stepp of Ft. Dodge, four sisters, Joan Helm (husband Reed), Judy Browning (husband Bill), both of Lenox,
Opal Hawkinson (husband Clarence) of Osceola, and Joyce Probasco of Clovis, N.M.; a sister-Maw, Kay Camden of Lenox;
10 grandchildren, Christy, Maci Jo, Kallie, Tyler, Christopher, Natalia, Brenda, Brandon, Sarah and Brian; ex-wife Gloria
(Camden) Whitledge; mother-in-law Beulah Fitzgerald, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Preceding James in death were his parents in 2001; an infant daughter, Brenda Lee; and a brother, John "Jack" Camden.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 28, 2002
Cecil, Marjorie Kilby -
Funeral services for Marjorie Cecil, age 84 of Lenox, were held July 23 at the Christian Church in Lenox. Interment was held
m the North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Memorials can be directed to the Lenox Christian Church or the Order of Eastern
Star. Arrangements were by Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.
Marjorie passed away July 19, 2002, at Alegent Mercy Hospital in Corning following a stroke. She was born two miles
south and two miles west of Lenox on Oct. 26, 1917, the daughter of Leslie J. and Mayme Severn Kilby.
She was reared in the Lenox area and attended high school in Lenox. Marjorie was married to Allison B. Cecil on Feb. 29, 1936,
in Maryville, Mo. Allison and Marjorie had lived in the Neola and Underwood areas prior to moving to Lenox.
She was a member of the Christian Church in Lenox, Salome Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, Pat Matron of Agatha Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star at Neola, and had received her 50 year membership pin in the Eastern Star in 1994. She enjoyed helping
Allison in the flower beds, quilting and music. She was a 4-H leader and served on the West Pottawattamie 4-H board for 25
years. She was a 35-year cancer survivor and was involved in the Reach for Recovery Program through the American Cancer
Society.
Survivors include her husband Allison of Lenox; three daughters, Nancy (husband Ron) Larsen of Council Bluffs, Rev
Janice (husband Neil) Baldwin of North Richland Hills, Texas, and Katie (husband Bob) Wood of Onalaska, Wis.; two sisters,
Pearl Teraberry of Caldwell, Idaho, and Lucille Marshall of Kelseyville, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two
great-great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Preceding Marjorie in death were her paternal grandparents, William and Frances Kilby; her parents, favorite aunts, Mae, Ruth,
Vera, and Bernice Kilby, her brothers, William, Robert, Kenneth and Richard, and her sister, Mary.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 31, 2002
Clayton, Beverly Eugene (Bev) -
Graveside services for Beverly Eugene (Bev) Clayton were held July 22 at Clearfield Cemetery with Father Siepker
officiating. Military rites were by Woodside Post #97 American Legion. Arrangements were by Wilson-Watson-
Armstrong Funeral Homes.
Bev passed away at his home in Bella Vista on July 15, 2002. He was born Sept. 9, 1926 in Ringgold County to Earl
and Mary Louise (Wise) Clayton. He attended high school in Clearfield and served his country in the US Army during
the Korean conflict.
On Dec. 23, 1950 he was married to Margarete Beth Claiser in Los Angeles. Returning to Iowa Bev was a farmer and
operated a well-drilling and crop spraying business. He lived in Bella Vista for the past eight years. He was a
member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on March 12, 2001; and two brother, Bill and Jim Clayton.
He is survived by two daughters, Catherine Clayton of San Marcus, Texas, and Virginia "Ginny" C!ayton of Bella Vista,
Arkansas; a grandson, Clayton James Bowman; a sister-in-law, Norma Clayton of Clearfield; other relatives and friends.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 31, 2002
John, Lyle F-
Depending on how different Lenox area residents view monumental times, Monday, August 19, was a day to remember or
a day to forget. Whichever, it brought the passing of two Lenox area residents who didn't have much in common. Lyle
John recently retired after more than 50 years in the lumber business in Lenox. Seth Thompson was looking forward to
his first year at Lenox High. They did have something in common; both passed away on that same August day.
The passing of Lyle John, age 80, was not necessarily unexpected but was nonetheless emotional news for Lenox area
residents. Lyle, who had battled cancer for nearly a year, first came to Lenox in 1950 and was active in numerous business
and civic activities.
Funeral services for Lyle John will be held Thursday, August 22, 10:30 a.m. at the Lenox American Legion Hall. Visitation will
be Wednesday, August 21, 3-8 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Lenox. The family will be present from 7-8 p.m. on visitation
night. Survivors include his wife, Lucile, and their children, Steve John and Linda Harbin of Lenox, Danny John of Tiffin, Iowa, and
Roger John of Odessa, Mo.
Lyle was born in Hardin, Mont. On Feb. 4, 1922. He moved to Lenox in 1950 and went to work for Eclipse Lumber. The
facility was later destroyed by fire, but Lyle continued in the lumber business in Lenox when Country Boys lumber yard was
established. That business later became Lenox Lumber Co., which is still in operation at 202 East Temple.
During his years in Lenox, Lyle was a member of the Lenox Rotary Club, Lenox American Legion Post, the Lenox Chamber of
Commerce, and the Lenox Volunteer Fire Department. One of his most permanent contributions may have been made when he and
George Reynolds teamed to begin the Little League baseball program in the community.
Most recently, Lyle and his wife Lucile were able to enjoy their 60th wedding anniversary on August 8.
Lyle was also proud to attend this year's Memorial Day dedication of the Veterans Memorial Monument at the Lenox City
Park. A veteran of European and North African campaigns in World War II, Lyle was instrumental in the American Legion and
Auxiliary campaign to establish that monument. The monument dedication service was the subject of a Memorial Day feature
article in the Des Moines Register. One veteran noted that, at that time, none of the veterans who worked on the project
were eligible for their names to be placed on the monument. Only the names of deceased veterans are eligible for
placement on the monument.
Lenox area residents wish it wasn't so, but the name of Lyle John is now eligible.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 21, 2002
John, Lyle F -
Funeral services for Lyle F. John were held August 22, 2002, at the Lenox American Legion Hall with Pastor Tim Maxa
officiating.
Music was provided by Kathy Nelson and Randy Trost. Pallbearers were Bill Young, Jerry Calvin, Charlie Young, Jack
Beggs, Bill Brown and Gary Swank. Honorary bearers were LeRoy Beggs, Jack Refer, Dwight Nook, Homer Teatsworth, Larry
Schrader, Dean Larimer and Dale Purdum. Military rites were provided by Parkinson American Legion Post 250. Interment was
in North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox. Ritchie Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Lyle was born Feb. 4, 1922, in Hardin, Mont., to Wardie John and Ottie Swaim John. He grew up attending school in Pulaski,
Iowa. After he graduated in 1940, he attended Bloomfield Junior College for two years and graduated in 1942.
He served with the United States Army during World War II. He was active in the Military Police Intelligence Department and
service in Africa and in the European theater. He was awarded two Bronze Stars and numerous other decorations.
After the war's end, he returned to Bloomfield where he worked for John Deere. He later went to work for as assistant
manager for the Eclipse Lumber Co. In 1949 he was transferred to Prescott, where he served as manager for one year. He was
then transferred to Lenox in 1950.
When the business was sold in 1963, the family moved to Fairfield for a year. They returned to Lenox in 1964 when he again
took over the reins of the lumber yard. In 1970, Lyle and Dan Larimer bought out Country Boys Lumber. In 1979 Lyle became
the sole owner. He operated Lenox Lumber Co. until his declining health forced him to retire. He had been an active Lenox
businessman for more than 50 years.
Lyle was a member of the Lenox American Legion Post 250 and was a past commander. He was also a member of the Lenox
Rotary Club, Lenox City Council, and a 25-year member of the Lenox Fire Department. He was active in the Lenox Commercial
Club and was on the Board of Trustees for the Northwester Lumberman's Association. He was one of the founders of the
Lumberman's Independent Association. He was involved in Little League as both a coach and an umpire, and he helped establish the
Lenox little league baseball program. He was also active in Cub Scouts and served as a Cub Master.
When time allowed, he enjoyed being outdoors in sports, hunting, and fishing. He was a strong family man who enjoyed
taking part in the lives of family members.
Survivors include his wife Lucile of Lenox; four children, Steven John of Lenox, Linda (husband Jack) Harbin of Lenox,
Danny (wife Mary) John of Tiffin, Iowa, and Roger (wife Judy) John of Odessa, Mo.; three brothers, Rosco (wife Florence) John
of Cranston, R.I., Lowell (wife Annabelle) John of West Burlington, Iowa, and Wayne (wife Wilma) John of Burlington,
Iowa; three sisters, Beulah Summers of Memphis, Mo., Beatrice Miles of Burlington, Iowa, and Betty (husband Maury) Fox of Port
Clinton, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.
Preceding Lyle in death were his parents, Wardie and Ottie; two brothers, Oddis John and Melvin John; and a daughter-in-law,
Patricia John.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 28, 2002
Layne, Donald H -
Word has been received of the death of Donald H. Layne, age 79, who died in Omaha.
Preceding him in death were his parents, former Lenox residents Frank and Bessie
Layne, and a brother, Robert.
He is survived by his wife Owen; son Dennis; daughters Pamela Buck and Claudia
Ball; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and his brother Jim Layne and family.
Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Omaha.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 8, 2002
Miller, Margaret Lucille Cameron -
Funeral services for Margaret Lucille Miller, age 83, of Clearfield were held Sept 13, 2002, at the United Methodist
Church in Clearfield with Rev. Len Garrison officiating.
Music was provided by Patty Parrish and Carol Ann Kinder. Casket bearers were Dean Spurrier, Jerry Fletchall, Gaylan Bell,
Dwight Matheny, Gerald Zoeller and Charles Jackson. Interment was at East Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Wilson-Watson &
Armstrong Funeral Home of Clearfield was in charge of arrangements.
Lucille Miller was born Jan. 13, 1919, in Lenox to Raymond and Margaret Ellen (House) Cameron. She was a graduate of
Lenox High School. On March 27, 1939, she married Francis D. Miller at Grant City, Mo. She lived most of her adult life in
Clearfield.
Lucille loved flowers and gardening, liked to crochet, and was an avid bingo player. She also enjoyed cards, bowling and family
gatherings. Lucille was a member of Royal Neighbors of America for many ears. She was a waitress and cook for many years in the
community. She had been a resident of Clearview Home in Clearfield where she passed away on Sept. 10, 2002.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Lloyd and Cecil Cameron; and a sister, Leila Jones.
She is survived by her children, John R. "Jack Miller (wife Gale) of Osceola, Larry D. Miller (wife Sandra) of Dover, Ark.,
and Violet K. Campbell of Phoenix; six grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; a sister-in-law,
Theola Cameron of Clearfield; other relatives and friends.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 18, 2002
Miller, Margaret Lucille Cameron -
Margaret Lucille Miller was born January 13, 1919 at Lenox, Iowa to Raymond and Ellen Cameron and departed this life on
September 10, 2002 at the Clearview Home in Clearfield Iowa at the age of 83.
Lucille was a graduate of the Lenox High School, she was united in marriage to Francis Dean Miller in Grant City, MO.
Three children were born to this union, John Raymond, Larry Dean and Violet Kaye. They made their home in the Clearfield
area living on a small farm for a number of years later moving into town where Lucille spent the rest of her years until
entering the Clearfield Home in Clearfield at the age of 79.
Lucille enjoyed her home and many friends and family over the years. She worked in the restaurant for many years where she was
sure to keep up on all the latest news as she met and conversed with all the customers. Her main hobby was crocheting, and
tending to her flowers. She was a proud member of the Royal Neighbor of America and Ladies Auxiliary until her death.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers; Lloyd & Cecil and a sister Leila.
Left to survive her memory are two sons; John R. Miller and wife Gale of Osceola, Larry D. Miller and wife Sandra of
Russellville, Ark., and one daughter; Violet Campbell of Glendale, Az., grandchildren; Marvin Miller, Pam Stroup, Margaret Baugh,
Christine Lilly, Dan Miller and Jody Peterson; 14 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild and a sister-in-law;
Theola Cameron of Clearfield, la.
Services for Lucille were held September 13th at the United Methodist Church in Clearfield. The Rev. Len Garrison conducted
services. Lucille was laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 9, 2002
Norton, Robert Edwin -
Funeral services for Robert Norton, age 76, of Jameson, Mo., were held August 3 at Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford
with Pastor Bob Thompson officiating. Interment was in the Conway Cemetery. Memorials can be given in Robert's name.
Arrangements were by Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
Robert was a former resident of Conway. He passed away July 31.
Robert Edwin Norton was born Jan. 11, 1926 in Conway. He was the son of Arval (Bud) Wood Norton and Belle Weller
Norton. Robert grew up attending school in Conway and graduated in 1945.
On June 3, 1953, he married Mildred Rusco in Bedford The couple had two children, Paul and Jackie.
He worked for Taylor County for 35 years to follow in his father's footsteps by running the maintainer in Conway and
Lenox. Upon his retirement, he assisted Mildred at the Taylor County Care Facility. Together they enjoyed caring for
many Taylor County residents for several years. In 1990 they moved to Jameson, Mo., to live closer to Mildred's mother.
Robert enjoyed nature, woodworking, and humor. Robert and Mildred attended the Baptist Church in Jameson where he
recently accepted Christ as his personal savior.
Survivors include his wife Mildred of Jameson; daughter Jackie McMillen (husband Dennis) of Conway; son Paul Norton
(wife Chris) of Conway; sister Mary Lou Barker (husband Alvin "Red") of Bedford; grandchildren Ann McMillen and Laicey
Norton; brothers-in-law Jack Rusco (wife Nancy) and Delno Hayworth; three sisters-in-law, Beverly Gould, Peggy Jincks
(husband James), and Bea Rusco; mother-in-law Bessie Stitt; four step-grandchildren, Joe McMillen (wife Sherry), Jeff
McMillen, Jerry McMillen (wife Nancy), and John McMillen; and three ste-great-grandchildren, along with many other
nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Bud and Belle; three sisters, Jeannette Hayworth, Mildred Beason and Elva
Petersen; a brother, Paul Norton; four brothers-in-law, Eldon Beason, Roy Petersen, Eldon Gould and Royal Rusco; and a
sister-in-law, Bess Norton.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 7, 2002
Pierce, Jeanne Ardith Homan -
Jeanne Pierce of Lenox passed away Sunday, June 16, at the age of 79. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 21, at
the Ritchie Funeral Home in Lenox with Pastor Tim Maxa officiating Interment was in the Carl Cemetery.
Memorials can be directed to the Iowa Alzheimer's Foundation. Funeral arrangements were by Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.
Jeanne Ardith Homan Pierce was born June 14, 1923, in Prescott. She was the daughter of Harvey James Homan and Annie
LoVinnie Heatherington Homan. She grew up attending country schools and graduated from Corning High School in 1941.
On Jan. 30, 1943, she married Rex Rolland Pierce in Pacific Grove, Cal. The couple later moved from Nashua to Lenox in 1951.
Jeanne worked in the accounting business for the Bob Reynolds Agency, the First National Bank of Lenox, and the Bob Morris
Agency. She was also the director of the Sunrise Apartments.
Upon her retirement, she and Rex kept busy landscaping and mowing. She was active with the Meals on Wheels program for
several years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Jeanne enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, quilting,
fishing, painting and reading.
Survivors included three children, Alan Pierce (wife Echo) of Lenox, Deborah Linman (husband Robert) of Blufflon, S.C.,
and Jeffrey Pierce (wife Sherrie) of Des Moines; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Preceding Jeanne in death were her parents, Harvie and Annie, and a sister Gayle and her Rex in June of 2001.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 10, 2002
Pugh, Iva Struwe -
Funeral services for Iva Pugh, age 97 of Lenox, were held Sept. 2 at the United Presbyterian Church in Lenox with Rev. Tim
Maxa officiating. Burial was in West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Memorials are to the Educational Fund of the Lenox United
Presbyterian Church. Coen-Beaty-Pearson Family Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Iva was born July 2, 1905 near Stringtown, Iowa, to Samuel and Carrie (Eckels) Struwe. She passed away at the Lenox Care
Center on August 27, 2002.
She graduated from Lenox High School with the Class of 1924, and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Drake
University in 1967.
She taught rural school nine years before she married. On July 11, 1934, she married Homer Pugh in Ringgold County. The
couple lived in Corning for 10 years, but most of her life she lived six miles east of Lenox on the farm. In the fall of 1946
to the spring of 1970 she taught rural schools in Taylor, Clearfield schools for nine years, and Winterset schools. She
retired in 1970.
Iva was a member of the Lenox United Presbyterian Church since 1958.
Survivors include a daughters Carolyn (husband Brice) Johnson of Goodyear, Ariz., and Marlene (husband Richard) King
of Corpus Christie, Texas; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one step-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband Homer in October of 1990; a sister, Martha Roudybush; and an infant son, Deane.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 4, 2002
Schrodt, Agnes M Blakesley -
Funeral services for Agnes M. Schrodt were held July 27 at Roper & Sons Chapel in Lincoln, Neb., with Pastor Kerry O'Bryant
officiating. Burial was in Wyuka Cemetery.
Memorials are to Polsom Childrens Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Lincoln.
Pallbearers were Scott D., Jefery D. and Bill D. Bodfield, Keith M. Smith, Tom E. Detmer, and Andy H. Schrodt
Agnes passed away on July 25 in Lincoln at the age of 81.
She was born in Clearfield on Dec. 5, 1920 to Harry E. and Gertrude A. (Livingston) Blakesley. She played professional
basketball in Des Moines.
Survivors include her husband Clifford; daughters and sons-in-law Debora D. Kuhlman, Darla L. Bodfield, Marsha M. and Tom
Detmer, Brenda J. Miller, and Lisa M Sams, all of Lincoln; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister Dorothy Blakesley
of St. Joseph, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Gilbert, and a grandchild.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 7, 2002
Thompson, Seth Cale -
Depending on how different Lenox area residents view monumental times, Monday, August 19, was a day to remember or
a day to forget. Whichever, it brought the passing of two Lenox area residents who didn't have much in common. Lyle
John recently retired after more than 50 years in the lumber business in Lenox. Seth Thompson was looking forward to
his first year at Lenox High. They did have something in common; both passed away on that same August day.
The death of Seth Cale Thompson was a stunning one.
The 14-year-old son of Gary Thompson of Creston and Lynn Thompson of rural Lenox apparently died of an aneurism
while sleeping in his rural home just northwest of Lenox.
Volunteers with the Lenox Ambulance Service responded to an emergency call at about 2:30 p.m. on Monday and found the
freshman-to-be dead.
Seth was less than a month away from his 15th birthday on Sept. 18. He was only three days away from calling himself a high
school student for the first time.
In his junior high years, Seth participated in junior high football and basketball. He also enjoyed golf.
Survivors besides his parents include his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernal Thompson of Lenox and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Votava
of Clearfield.
Schoolmates may have been especially impacted by Seth's passing. To assist youngsters who experienced difficulty handling
news of his death, the Green Valley Area Education Agency and the Lenox Ministerial Association established a grief counseling
service at Lenox High on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 20-21, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. On Tuesday it was reported that numerous
students were visiting that service.
Coen-Beaty-Pearson Family Funeral Service of Lenox is in charge of funeral arrangements. At press time, a weekend funeral
service was expected but a date and time and not yet been set.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 21, 2002
Thompson, Seth Cale -
Funeral services for Seth Cale Thompson, age 14, of Lenox were held Saturday, August 24, at St Patrick's Catholic Church
in Lenox with Father Dan Siepker and Father David Fleming officiating. Burial was in North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.
Coen-Beaty-Pearson Family Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials can go to the family and they will establish a memorial in his name at a later date.
Seth was born on Sept. 18, 1987, in Creston to Gary R. Thompson and Lynne Marie Votava Thompson. He passed away
on August 19, 2002, at his residence north of Lenox. His unexpected death came from natural causes and was an emotional
loss for his family, friends and classmates.
Survivors include his parents, Gary (wife Julia Wickham) of Creston and Lynne Thompson (special friend Jodie Maben) of
Lenox; grandparents Jim and Ann Votava of Clearfield and Vernal and Joan Thompson of Lenox; great-grandmother Pearl
Thompson of Lenox brother Evan J. Thompson of Lenox; step sisters Shawna Miller and Casie Miller, both of Creston; and
aunts, uncles and cousins.
Seth lived in Lenox most of his life except one year in Creston. He was baptized at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lenox and
took confirmation classes at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Creston. He was active in sports. He loved science as a study as
well as all outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting. He attended Lenox Community School District and would have been
in ninth grade this year.
He was preceded in death by a great-grandfather, George Thompson.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday August 28, 2002
Troncin, Gemela DeMoss -
Gemela Troncin was born Feb. 1, 1920, in Edgarton, Mo., to John and Augusta Mae (Sharp) DeMoss. She departed this life at
the age of 82 on July, 2002, at Lenox Care Center.
Gemela was a homemaker and was a member of the Baptist Church.
On Oct. 11, 1968, she married Bernard Troncin in Hopkins, Mo. They lived in the Hopkins and Blockton areas before she moved
to the Lenox Care Center. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1997.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; a brother, John DeMoss; and three sisters, Marie Winthrow, Dixie Stagner, and
Donna Weigart.
Survivors include two brothers, D.J. DeMoss of Kansas City, Kansas, Bobby DeMoss of Bountiful, Utah; a sister, Darlene Jones
of DeSoto, Kansas; and a niece, Karen Purvis of Louisburg, Kansas.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 9, at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, with Rev. Bob Pinkerton
officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Blockton.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 17, 2002
Wenger, Thelma Irene Preston -
Funeral services for Thelma I. Wenger were held August 9 at Ft Des Moines United Methodist Church. Pallbearers were Ralph
E. Gruwell, Roland Wenger, Jim Gruwell, Richard Wenger, Roger Gruwell, Bob Phelps, Melvin Gruwell, Preston Gruwell, Talmage
Burdine, Dale Gruwell and Time Burdine. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Gardens cemetery, Des Moines.
Thelma was born on Nov. 24, 1913, in Lenox. She passed away on August 6, 2002, in Lenox.
She was born Oct. 24, 1913, to W. J. and Lennie Sturm Preston on their farm house north of Lenox. She passed away after a brief
illness at the Lenox Care Center at the age of 88.
She grew up in the Lenox area and was educated in rural school. She graduated from Lenox High School in 1932. During
her high school years she was outstanding in track.
Thelma was baptized and joined the United Methodist Church in Lenox at an early age. She later transferred to Fort Des Moines
United Methodist Church. In 1944 she moved to Des Moines and began working at New Monarch, a factory that made powder cans
during World War II. After the factory closing in 1961, Thelma worked for Bob Allen Airline Textile Co until her retirement in
1978.
On Dec. 15, 1950, Thelma married Herman Wenger and became step mother to his five grown children. She was a
homemaker and cook. After Herman's death in March 1980, she remained in their home until 1999, actively caring for lawns,
gardens and flowers. After selling her house, she moved to an apartment and enjoyed making new friends.
Survivors include sisters Velda Wilson and Dorothy (husband Marvin) Routh; sister-in-law Elsie Preston, all of Lenox;
stepchildren Isabelle (husband Ralph) Gruwell of Somerset, Kent, Dale (wife Margaret) Wenger of Oklahoma City, Ruth (husband
Don) Kirkham of Oklahoma City, Fred (wife Velda) Wenger of Wheatland, Iowa, Nancy (husband Lonnie) Burdine of
Brownsburg, Ind.; 16 step-grandchildren; 41-step-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents, W.J. and Lennie Preston; husband Herman Wenger; brother Clifford Preston; and
brother-in-law Cecil Wilson.
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