"L" Obituraries/Misc, Truro, Ohio Twp, Madison Co, Iowa --------------------------------------------------------------------- A complete listing of obituaries and explaination of origin are in the Index linked to the main page. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Lathrum, Mr. & Mrs. J. H. (GOLDEN WEDDING) Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lathrum of Truro celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday, July 24 with all their children and grandchildren present. All attended church services together after which a family dinner was enjoyed in Fellowship hall Methodist church. The family included Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lathrum and family of Burbank, Calif., Lloyd Lathrum of Osceola, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Huston and family of Biggers, Ark., Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Lathrum and family of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Estes and family of Osceola, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Lathrum of Ojai, Calif. Brother and sisters of Mr. Lathrum were L. C. Lathrum of Ankeny, Mrs. Ida Rush of Des Moines, Mrs. C. C. Childs of Newton. Brothers and sisters of Mrs. Lathrum were Charles Miles of Lyons, Michigan, Mrs. Howard Coe of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Ray Miles of Prole and Mrs. George Huston of Lorimor. Many nieces and nephews were present for the dinner which brought the attendance to nearly seventy-five. Following the dinner a reception was held in the church from two until five. A three tiered cake decorated in gold and white was the center- piece of the reception table. Lana Lathrum, Carolyn Huston, Claudia Lathrum and Sharon Lathrum were hostesses at the serving table. Virginia Lathrum had charge of the guest book. Open house was held in the evening at the home from 7 until 9. ------------------------------------------------------------- Lathrum, Mrs. Flora, Died, at the home of John Taylor, August 21st. Mrs. Flora Lathrum after three weeks sickness with typhoid Fever, she peacefully passed away. She leaves eight children a mother and a host of friends to mourn their loss. The funeral services were held Thursday at the Christian Church conducte by Rev. Knepper. ------------------------------------------------------------- Leech, Addie Williams, was born at Moorefield, Harrison county, Ohio, January 6, 1847 - died January 12, 1905 at 4 p.m., aged therefore fifty-eight years and six days. Her early life was spent at the place of her birth. On August 30, 1864 she was united in marriage to Robert L. Leech. For almost four years she and her husband lived near Washington, Guernsey county, Ohio and in the spring of 1868 they removed to Winterset, Iowa, which has since been their home. Thus for nearly thirty-seven years Mrs. Leech lived in this community, serving her home, her neighbors, her church and her God till the summons "come up higher." There were nine children sent into the home, eight of whom and the husband remain, one daughter having died in infancy. Mrs. Leech's life was strong and true. She was a christian from young womanhood. In early life she belonged to the Methodist Church and upon her marriage united with the United Presbyterian Church of Washington, Ohio, since which time she has served God in this denomination. Her faithfulness is attested by the part she took in the church work. The Women's Missionary Society has been a part of her plans since its organization. Mrs. Leech's unselfishness and her consideration for others were shown not only by her kindly thoughtfulness for the aged and needy but also by the charitable spirit in which she so readily assisted in the work of the Woman's Relief Corps, of which she had been a member for more than six years. In the home from which she was taken, she was a devoted wife and a loving mother. Her sterling character is commended as a noble example for others. " Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them" --------------------------------------------------------------- Leech, Josiah Laughlin, Died, at his home in this city, August 12th, 1897, Josiah Laughlin Leech, age 85 years and 18 days. Mr. Leech was born of Christian parents, July 25th, 1812, in Jefferson county, Ohio. In Belmont county on August 19th, 1830, he was married to Miss Anna Steen. To them were born nine children. Three sons and four daughters are living. Early in his life he, with his wife, united with the Associated reform church and in 1850 he was ordained an elder. In 1868 he removed with his family to Winterset and became a useful and honored member of the United Presbyterian church. After almost fifty years of married life he was called to part with the companion of his joys and sorrows for so many years, and on February 23rd, 1880, the mother of his children passed from this to a better world. In May 1882 he married Mrs. Lucretia Harrald who survives him. Mr. Leech was a good citizen, universally beloved and respected by a large circle of friends and acquintances who sympathize with his wife and children in their bereavement and yet rejoice with them in the deliverance of their loved one from the infirmities of age and the sorrows of the present life, and his entering upon the blessedness of the rest of God's people. For some years it was evident that the infirmities of age were growing upon him, that the earthly tabernacle of the soul was fast decaying. Thursday last at six o'clock in the evening he passed peacefully away, reminding us of the promise to the Christian, "That at the eventide it shall be light." The funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church, conducted by Dr. B. E. S. Ely assisted by Rev. Sawhill. -------------------------------------------------------------- Leggett-Scott (Wedding), Married at the bride's home near St. Charles, New Years day, Rev. Williams officiating, Mr. Charles E. Leggett nd Miss Hettie Scott, daughter of A. O. Scott, one of South township's most substantial farmers, and a worthy citizen in every respect. Mr. Leggett is to be congratulated upon his selection, as Miss Scott is a highly accomplished and widely esteemed young lady. We are not acquainted with the groom, but he enjoys a good reputation, and is a prosperous young man. ------------------------------------------------------------- Likens, Levi, was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, January 3rd, 1823 and united with the M. E. church in Blair county in 1847. He was married December 5, 1850 to Susanna Baseler and to this union seven children were born, 3 boys and 4 girls. The oldest boy died at the age of 1 year. He moved from Penn., to Scott county Iowa in 1854 and moved to Chariton county, Mo. in 1869. Those who are now living are Mrs. Angelina Townsend of Wellston; O. T.; Mrs. Alverda Rankin; J. W. Likens, of Truro, Iowa; A. B. Likens, Sacramento, Cal.; Mrs. Laura Stevens, Flag, Mo.; Mrs. Lulu Peek, Winterset, Ia. Mr. Likens died after a long illness of Bright's disease on March 29, 1902. The funeral services were held at the home, Rev. Enyart officiating. His remains were interred in the Elliot Grove cemetery at Brunswick. Brunswicker -------------------------------------------------------------- Lorenzen, Frances Elizabeth Gillogly, was born at Fairfield, Iowa, September 8, 1847, and died at her home in Winterset on July 10, 1911, aged 63 years, 10 months and 2 days. She came to Madison county in the winter of 1871, and on October 18, 1873, was united in marriage to Fritz Julius Lorenzen. To this union four children were born, one dying in infancy. The family came to Winterset in 1892, and later returned to the farm near Peru, and in 1907 moved again to Winterset, which has since been the home. While a young woman she became a member of the M. E. church, and later in life united with the Church of Christ under the preaching of Butler Bird, and died in the hope of eternal life. As the end of this weary pilgrim age grew near the desire to depart and be with Christ became more and more evident. The children were with her to life's close, and all tht loyal, loving hearts and hands could do was done, and quietly and peacefully the spirit left the body. There remain to mourn her death, the husband, two daughters, Mrs. Nora Lorimor, of Van Meter, Mrs. Della Tilp, of Peru, one son, John, of Peru, two grandchildren, her aged mother, Mrs. Rachel Gillogly, of Patterson; two sisters, Mrs. Samuel Blosser of Patterson, Mrs. Chas. Fullhart, of Indiana; two brothers, William of Californi and James of Patterson. The body was taken to Patterson Wednesday, where at 10 a.m., the funeral service was held in the Church of Christ, conducted by the Rev. L. F. Davis. Interment was in the Patterson cemetery. Through the columns of the Reporter we desire to express our thanks to the friends nd neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our wife and mother. Signed Fritz Lorenzen, Mrs. H. R. Lorimor, Mrs. Charles Tilp, John Lorenzen ----------------------------------------------------------------- Lovelace, Mr., Died at his home in........Iowa, Feb 22, 1897. Mr. Lovelace was born in York county, Penn., May 17th, 1812. His early boyhood and youth was not spent in the school room as children spend their time now, but when he arrived at the proper age he was apprenticed to learn the cabinet makers trade. Only a few weeks in the year was allowed for school. At his trade he became very proficient. A few pieces of furniture of his make is owned and greatly prized by his children. with the first money he earned he bought a testament, the reading and study of which led to his conversion October 13th, 1836, he married Miss Harriet Niman, and to them were born sixteen children, nine sons and seven daughters, eight of whom are now living, four sons and four daughters. He moved to Madison county, Iowa, in 1857, settling in Ohio township, where he opened out a farm. December 16th, 1878 he was called to mourn the loss of his wife. She was buried at Ebenezer church cemetery only a short distance from the home. August 19th, 1882, he married Mrs. Mary Eyerly, who now survives him. Upon his second marriage he moved to Winterset, where he has since resided. His last sickness dates from Jan. 6th. He was a man of great physical endurance. Very firm in what he conceived to be right, always taking ample time to investigate matters before forming his judgment. The community has lost a true citizen and the M. E. church a lifelong and faithful member. The funeral occurred in the M. E. church yesterday at 2 o'clock p.m. and today the remains were laid to rest beside those of the mother of his children. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Lytle, Mrs. Elizabeth, who was brought from Des Moines last week and buried beside her daughter-in-law in the St. Charles cemetery, was in her 80th year at the time of death, and a member of the U.P. church. Her husband was killed in the battle of Black River Bridge while defending his country's flag in the late war. Grandma, as she was generally called was loved and respected by many here. She had for years been comfortably cared for and given a good home by her son J. M. 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