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Rankin, W. W.,  In Memoriam, Resolutions of respect in 
memory of W. W. Rankin of Ivy Lodge No. 483, A.F. & A.M.
Madison county, Iowa.  Whereas, on June 6th 1898, it pleased 
an all wise providence to call our worthy brother, W. W. 
Rankin from scenes of his early labors therefore be it......
this part the standard memorial by the Lodge......Resolved 
that the Winterset Reporter and Truro Enterprise be 
requested to publish these resolutions. Signed  S. M. 
Creger, J. A. Hutchison, C. L. Holmes.

Rawlins, Mary Hamilton,  was born July 31, 1832, in Russell 
county, Kentucky and died at Truro, Iowa, March 20, 1910, 
aged 77 years, 7 months and 19 days.  She moved to 
Greenbush, Illinois in 1852.  She was married to Nathan A. 
Rawlins, September 11, 1853.  To this union were born 
Amaziah Hamilton who died in 1857, Chas. Winfield who died 
in 1863, Florinda Alice who died in 1892.  The four that 
survive her are Luvina Ellen, Franklin, Andrew Thomas and 
Mary Prudence.  They moved to Jasper county Iowa and made 
their home on a farm near Newton in 1853, until 1905 when 
they moved to Madison county, Iowa, near Truro.  March 1, 
1910 they moved into Truro, where she resided until the day 
of her death.  She was converted when she was 17 years of 
age and united with the Methodist church.  She has always 
been a faithful christian, a loving wife, a tender 
affectionate mother and will be greatly missed by all.  A 
short service was held at the residence in Truro, conducted 
by Rev. Corkill, pastor of the M. E. church.  The body was 
removed to Newton, March 22nd, where more extensive services 
were held in the M. E. church which were conducted by the 
pastor of the M. E...........

Reager, Eliza Holstine,  daughter of Henry and Margaret 
Holstine, was born in Champaign county, Ohio, January 10, 
1824.  With her parents she moved to Indiana in 1828, from 
there to Illinois in 1833.  In October 1836, moved to Iowa, 
settling on Casey Prairie in Des Moines county, and with her 
parents moved to Henry county, Mo., in 1840, where on March 
31, 1842 she was united in marrriage to Andrew Z. Means, who 
died in California in 1850.  To this union six children were 
born.  All having passed away but Mary Susan Husted, who now 
lives at Winterset, Iowa.  In March, 1852, with her children, 
she moved back to Iowa, settling near Burlington, in Des 
Moines county.  On November 5, 1854, she was united in 
marriage to George W. Reager.  To this union six children 
were born, of whom four are now living.  In April 1855, she 
with her husband and family moved to Madison county, Iowa, 
where she has made her home since.  On November 12, 1898, 
she was again made a widow, since which time she has made 
her home with her children.  In early life she embraced 
religion and joined the M. E. church.  She was 85 years, 4
months and 4 days old at the time of her death, and was 
surrounded by all her children, except the one who was 
prevented by illness.  Those living are Mrs. Thos. Husted, 
of Winterset, Mrs. B. F. Seward, Mrs. Jennie Phillips, Mrs. 
Ida Shaw and J. W. Reager, all of Des Moines.  There are 36 
grand children and 39 great grandchildren.

Reager, Emma E.,  Death has again visited our community, 
this time invading the home of Isaac Reager, and taking his 
youngest daughter, Miss Emma E.  She was born July 7, 1869, 
in Walnut township, Madison county, Iowa, and died June 20, 
1896, after a severe illness of seven weeks.  Emma was 
converted early in life and joined the Methodist church of 
which she lived a consistent member up to the time of her 
death.  She loved the church service and, we, her friends, 
rejoice in our sadness to know that she is now enjoying an 
everlasting service.  She has only gone on before.......she 
leaves two brothers and two sisters in Kansas and one sister 
and an aged father and mother at home; but they all know 
they will see her again.  The funeral services were 
conducted at the home, two miles west of Peru, by Rev. I.M. 
O'Flyng, assisted by Rev. W. C. Smith, after which she was 
laid to rest in the Peru Cemetery.

Reed, Brooks H., was born in Rock Island Co., Ill., Nov. 
25th, 1859.  He came to Iowa with his parents at the age of 
8 years, in which state he resided until his death, Aug., 
5th 1895.  His death was the result of an accident, while 
engaged in boring a well.  The deceased was 35 years 8 
months and 10 days old.  He was married to Emily V. Roy, 
Dec. 25th, 1880.  He leaves a wife and 7 children to mourn 
his loss.  He was a kind and indulgent husband and father.  
He was converted, and united with the Christian Church of 
Truro, March 24th 1894.  His friends feel that he has only 
gone before; that he is waiting at the other side to welcome 
them home. (There is also a clipping describing the accident 
which cost Brooks Reed his life at the S.M. Creger place)

Reed, Charles Nevin,  son of John and Laura Reed, was born 
March 6, 1885, at Truro, Iowa, and was called home to his 
God in Des Moines on Jan. 14, 1959, at the age of 73 years, 
10 months and 8 days.  For more than 70 years of his life he 
has lived around Truro.  In Osceola, Iowa, on June 26, 1907 
he was united in marriage to Maude Holmes.  Their home was 
blessed with three sons, John, Charles and Robert.  They 
went to a farm near Truro and for more than forty years they 
lived there.  In that time they were away from the community
only two times, living in California for a short while.  He 
retired and moved from the farm to Des Moines about three 
years ago.  Early in life he accepted Christ and united with 
the Methodist church.  His membership has been in that 
church from that time on.  He was a man who loved stock and 
the soil.  In this way he was a partner with God in the 
creation of things.  He was a good neighbor and friend, good 
father and husband.  Now after nearly 74 years, the same God 
who gave him life asks it back and as he goes he says 
farewell to his beloved wife Maude, helpmate and companion 
for more than 51 years; to his sons and their families: 
John, Ogden Utah; Charles and Robert of Des Moines; five 
grandchildren, one great grandson, and a host of other 
relatives and friends.

Reed, Frankie,  departed this life Sep. 23, 1890 (and a poem 
written by Ella Middleton)

Reed, Honor Amanda Creger,  daughter of Theodore and Mary 
Swearingen Creger, was born on a farm east of Truro, Feb. 3, 
1899 and passed to the Great Beyond ,Wed. Feb. 20, 1963, age 
64 years and 17 days at the Memorial Hospital in Winterset.  
When she was about 17 she moved with her parents into Truro.  
She graduated from the Truro High School in the first full 
High School course of the Truro School.  She accepted Christ 
and united with the Methodist Church in Truro when a young 
girl and served the church faithfully for many years being a 
lay leader for several years.  She was a member of the 
Woman's Society of Christian Service, the Guild, and also a 
member of Ivy Chapter, Truro, Iowa.  She was united in 
marriage to J. Fred Reed at her parents home Feb. 3, 1918 
and to this union three sons were born, J. Fred Jr., of 
Truro; twin sons, Herbert Theodore and Harry Franklin of 
Winterset.  She underwent serious surgery seven years ago 
and again a few years ago.  She seemingly recovered from 
this and led a very active life, always busy with her hands 
doing sewing, crocheting, making beautiful quilts, knitting 
and other activities.  Her nine grandchildren were her 
special joy and she spent many hours doing things for them 
to make them happy.  She leaves to mourn her passing, her 
devoted husband, Fred, the three sons, 5 grandsons, 4 
grandaughters, three daughters-in-law, Dorris, Dottie and 
Virginia; one sister, Mrs. Euphemia Robinson of Des Moines, 
one neice, Mrs. Mary Sidner and one nephew Jack Kale, other 
relatives and a host of friends.  She was preceeded in death 
by her parents, one sister, Mrs. Mona Kale, one nephew, 
Charles Kale.  Her last illness was full of suffering but 
she bore it bravely.

Reed, Jacob A.,  Bro. Jacob A.Reed died in the first morning 
hour of Jan. 23, 1891 at his home in New Virginia.  Rev. S. 
W. Lee, his old friend and comrade in arms, was invited to 
preach the funeral.  R. D. Minard, his special friend and 
brother, was invited to take charge of the Masonic burial 
ceremonies to take place at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25th.  The 
Masons of Ivy Lodge No. 483, at Truro, Neophyte Lodge No. 
301, at New Virginia, Model Lodge No. 315, at St. Charles, 
numbering about 75 were in attendance.  There were also many 
of his old comrades in arms present as were shown by the 
Grand Army badges worn.  The body was placed in charge of 
the Masonic fraternity at his residence, from which, after 
the customary ceremonies, was taken to the M. E. church on 
account of its large size, where Rev. S. W. Lee, fulfilling 
a request made by Bro. Reed some 15 years ago, pronounced to 
a large congregation an appropriate and able eulogy on the 
life and death of his old comrade and our brother, which was 
followed by some touching and eloquent remarks by Rev. Bro. 
Fassett, after which the body was conveyed to the grave 
where the Masonic ceremonies were conducted in accordance 
with the custom of the Fraternity of Ancient Free and 
Accepted Masons.   Jacob A. Reed, who died in New Virginia 
Jan. 23, was born in Indiana, Jan. 9, 1831. At  12 years of 
age he went with his parents to Mercer county, Illinois 
where he married Nov ??, 1857 to Miss Charlotte Turner.  His 
wife and seven children survive him.  In the 102 Illinois 
Infy. he followed the flag of his country from Aug. 6, 1862 
to June, 1865.  He was in the fights of Peach Tree Gap, 
Resaca, Lookout Mountain and marched with Sherman to the 
sea.  He moved to New Virginia township in 1867.  Since 18 
years of age he had been a member of the Baptist church
..............

Reed, Pearl,  It is with feelings of sadness almost to deep 
for words, that we record the death of little Pearl, son of 
Oscar and Clara Reed.  They have the heartfelt sympathy of 
the entire community, and we pray that they may become 
reconciled to the fact that it is only one more link to bind 
us to heaven.  (A poem follows)

Reed, W. E., (farewell & birthday) A happy surprise. About 
forty of the neighbors and friends of W. E. Reed and family 
gathered at their home on Saturday to have one of those old 
fashioned good times before their departure for Missouri.  
The writer must say the time was joyfully spent even if 
friends must part.  When about thirty had arrived and made 
their whereabouts known, W. E. began to think something was 
up and it suddenly dawned upon him that he was one year 
older.  Then the secret was clear to him; the rest of the 
crowd was soon on the scene.  the ladies arrived with well 
filled baskets of the good things we fellers like, and began 
to get spread a bountiful dinner.  The writer sewed the 
buttons on his vest before leaving home, with extra heavy 
thread, and well he did or there would have been one 
buttonless vest in the crowd after dinner.  there seemed to 
be a general complaint after dinner; some was half bent, 
others wished for green grass so they could roll, others 
thought they would never want any more to eat.  The Truro 
landlady seemed to be in great misery but she consoled 
herself setting in a large arm chair.  But everything was 
made well by both ladies and gents indulging in a corn 
husking; the ladies said they would help if the men would 
fetch it in the house; whereupon the men soon piled the corn 
fodder on the kitchen floor.  The ladies of course could not 
back down so they soon husked out the corn and cleaned up 
the litter.  Ten or twelve of the youngsters made a raid on 
the huskers from the top of the hill with a volley of hard 
snow balls and the writer got one in the short ribs and 
another on the head while others was hit hard but not 
crippled.  After the corn husking, everyone agreed that the 
day had been joyfully spent and was soon on their way home 
rejoicing, especially the ladies for they would not have to 
get any supper.  More such gatherings would please the 
writer, providing he was in it.

Reed - Banker (wedding),  The home of  S. O. Banker was 
thronged Wednesday of this week by a large number of guests 
invited ...........to witness the marriage of his daughter 
Julia to Frank Reed.  The jovial host kept the company in 
the best of humor while waiting for the hour set for the 
ceremony.  At high noon the contracting parties followed 
Rev. Williams out upon the front porch where the nuptial 
vows were spoken and the couple were pronounced man and 
wife. The bride was dressed in a handsome pale salmon 
changable silk trimmed with point cream lace, the groom in a
neat black cutaway suit.  After the congratulations the 
dining room doors were thrown open and dinner announced, the 
two large tables were thrice encircled by hungry guests 
replenished the inner man with the generous amount of 
appetising viands the hostess pressed upon them.  After a 
few hours were spent in social talk, the company dispersed 
leaving many substantial tokens of their regard behind them.  
The Enterprise echoes the sentiment of the many friends to 
the young couple when it wishes them much happiness, long 
lives and continued prosperity.  Following is a list of the 
presents:  Mollie Reed, Tureen; Nettie Worthing, meat plate; 
C. W. Young and wife, 2 vegetable dishes; J. C. Creger and 
wife, 2 vegetable dishes; Baby Bradshaw, pitcher; R. 
Worthing 2 set dessert dishes; Ivy Porter, creamer; J. C. 
Porter and wife, bread plate; T. H. Queen, lamp; Minnie 
Bradshaw, 2 pair towels; Mollie Bradshaw, pair towels; Mr. 
and Mrs. Scrivenger, table cloth;  J. W. Bradshaw, table 
cloth; Mrs. J. D. White, table cloth; Pollie Bradshaw, 
blankets and comfort; Walter Bradshaw, stand; Ben Smith, 
table scarf; E. Douglas, water set; Fred Douglas, fruit 
stand; Ben Worthing, flour basket; John Banker, cake stand; 
W. O. Creger, parlor lamps; J. C. Reed and wife, cups and 
saucers; J. W. Likens and wife, plates; J. S. Phillips and 
wife, set of plates; Walter and Hulda McPherson, parlor 
lamp; L. Douglas, cake stand.  A. B. Johnson and wife, fruit 
dish; T. Scott and wife, silver spoons; D. H. Chronicle, 
silver spoons; Brady Creger, lamp mat; J.O.Banker and wife, 
$5.00; J. M. Creger and wife, table cloth; A. O. Scott and 
wife, table cloth; E. Scott, bed spread and napkins; J. W. 
Minard, glass set; John Worthing, stand; A. C. Douglas, 
clock; A. V. Barger, rocking chair; A. Minard, salt stand.

Reid, Andrew B.,  was born February 14th 1847, died April 
28th, 1907, being sixty years, two months, and fourteen days 
old.  He became a member of the United Presbyterian church 
at St. Charles at an early age.  After the death of his
..........in 1894, he lived for several years near St. 
Charles.  For the past few years he has been in the Clarinda 
hospital where he passed away.  The body was brought to St. 
Charles by J. L. Browne, a cousin of the deceased.  Funeral 
services were conducted by Rev. W. F. Graham in the United 
Presbyterian church of St. Charles on April 30th, at 10 
o'clock a.m. and he was buried in the St. Charles cemetery.  
>From early boyhood his mind was clouded as a result of 
sickness but he is now at rest.  "There shall be no night 
there."

Reid, Eliza L. Browne,  was born in Westmoreland county, 
Pennsylvania, Sept. ?0, 1817.  She was married to Jesse M. 
Reid, April 15, 1841.  After five years spent on the Reid 
farm, they moved to Union county, Ohio.  This was then the 
"far west"  In the depths of the forest they made a clearing, 
built a cabin and began the struggle for a home.  The five 
years that followed were full of hard physical labor and much
privation.  Then after the farm had been won from the 
wilderness and prospects in life seemed very bright, the 
husband was stricken by an epidemic Aug. 14, 1851.  He is 
remembered as a man of sterling worth, having the respect 
and confidence of all who knew him, and his death seemed to 
take him just as his greatest usefulness began.,  Four 
children survived him, but two years later the daughter, 
Mary, died, aged nine.  The widow with the children, 
remained in Ohio five years after the husbands death and 
moved back to her early home in Pa.  In 1868 she joined her 
brother, Capt. J. M. Browne, at St. Charles, Ia., and lived 
here until her death caused by pneumonia, Nov. 24, 1894.  
Her daughter Jennie (Mrs. A. J. Graham) had died in 1872 and 
her son Jesse D. W., died in 1887, leaving the son Andrew B.,
the only survivor.  The funeral services were held in the 
little U. P. church where she had worshipped 26 years, and 
despite the very inclement weather the room was crowded with 
the friends of years, who came to pay the last tribute of 
love and respect.  Of her achievements, from the world's
standpoint, much need not be said.  Duty called to no 
exalted walks, but here was a quiet and lowly narrow path, 
thick strewn with hardships and sacrifices.  Widowed in her 
youth, bereaved of her children in old age, it would seem 
that her cup of sorrow was indeed very full.  Yet her life 
was one of content and there was a resignation and patience 
that comes to only those who lean upon the Everlasting arms. 
She died triumphant in the faith in which she had lived, and 
her memory will be an inspiration to steadfastness, to 
loyalty and...........

Roberts, Jessie C. Colton,  daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram 
Colton, was born February ?, 1880 in Warren county, Iowa, 
and died at St. Charles April 20, 1907, after a few days 
severe illness, being afflicted with consumption, aged 27 
years, 2 months and 15 days.  She was married to Harry 
Roberts, January 11, 1906.  She leaves one child, a mother, 
brothers and sisters to mourn her untimely death.  Mrs. 
Roberts had lived in this vicinity all her life and united 
with the Church of Christ in January 1896, to which she was 
faithful and added christian cheer to those with whom she 
was associated.  Funeral services were held at the Church of 
Christ at 10 o'clock on Tuesday fornoon April 23rd, Rev. J. 
L. Wilkinson, officiating.  Burial was made at the St. 
Charles cemetery.  The hand of sympathy is extended to the 
bereaved ones.

Roberts, Wesley,  the funeral services of Wesley Roberts, 
who passed away Wednesday of last week were held at the M. 
E. Church on Thursday, conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. E. 
George, assisted by Rev. A. W. Armstrong of Norwalk.  Many 
floral tributes were given by loving relatives and friends.  
The few remaining members of the G.A.R. were present to pay 
their last respects to their departed comrade, as were also 
the brothers of the Masonic Lodge of which he was a member.  
The Order Eastern Star and W. R. C. also mourned the loss of 
a worthy brother.  The church was filled to overflowing
....................Wesley Roberts was born in Washington 
County, Pennsylvania February 6, 1842.  He came to Iowa in 
the spring of 1866 and was married to Mary Madaline 
Johnston, February 18, 1869.  To this union were born seven 
children, three of whom, Mrs. F. F. Lytle, of Truro, Iowa.  
Mrs. F. L. Slinker, of Payette, Idaho, and Harry, with the 
faithful wife survive to mourn the loss of a husband and 
father.  He was a patriotic citizen having given three years 
of his life to the service of his country in the great 
struggle to preserve the Union.  He was a member of Co. B. 
22nd Regiment of Pennsylvania which he entered August 12th, 
1862 and was honorably discharged May 1st, 1865.  All who 
have known him testify to his honesty, uprightness and 
integrity in all business dealings.  Until recently he had 
made no profession of faith but in this respect a great 
change was evident for several weeks preceding his death.  
According to his own statement he trusted in Christ for 
salvation.  He was baptized and received into the church 
March 15th and died peacefully the following morning at 4 
o'clock March 16th, 1910.  (A poem follows)

Roby, Frankie,  Died near Truro, Oct........, Frankie, eldest 
son of Walter and Florence Roby.  Frankie has been a sufferer 
of brights disease for some time and his many friends knew he 
could not get well, yet all was done that could be to prolong 
his life and relieve his suffering.  On Sunday morning while 
the sun was rising in the bright blue sky of heaven, and 
while loved ones gathered around the little cot.  Frankie's 
spirit left the little body that was so wrecked with pain, 
and soared away to that beautiful land to be with Jesus.  He 
was 9 years old and was a bright and promising little boy.  
How he will be missed, especially in that lonely home, there 
will be a vacant place that can never be filled.  Funeral 
services were held at the house on Sunday conducted by the 
pastor Rev. Burnham, after which the little white casket, 
covered with sweet flowers, was followed by weeping friends 
and neighbors to the cemetery where the little body was 
layed to rest.  May God bless the bereaved family, and may 
they so live as to meet their little boy on the other shore.  
(A poem follows)

Ross, Jeff Johnson, Died January 31st, 1890, at his home 
near Truro, Jeff Johnson, the only son of O. P. Ross, aged 
17 years.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. 
Jennie M.........at the Christian church.

Ross, Mary J.,  the aged mother of John Ross, of this place, 
died Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Susan 
Queen, of Red Rock, Oklahoma, with whom she made her home.  
The deceased who was 84 years of age, was one of the early 
settlers of this county, she and her husband, now deceased, 
having located on Hoosier Prairie in 1857.

Rundall, Cinda E. Porter,  was born April 23, 1855 and died 
at her home near Truro, Iowa, April 20 1910, age 54 years, 
11 months and 27 days.  She was born on the farm now owned 
by her brother, W. S. Porter, a short distance north of 
Truro and moved from there, with her parents, to their farm 
in South township, where she continued to live until her 
marriage and from then to the time of her death she resided 
on the farm now owned by her husband northeast of Truro.  
Her entire life was spent almost in the same neighborhood of 
her birth.  At the early age of 14 she was converted and 
united with the M. E. church, with which her membership was 
continued during the remainder of her life.  On February 29, 
1876, she was united in marriage with Frank P. Rundall, and 
as the issue of this marriage two daughters were born.  Dora 
B. Rundall, who was one of Madison county's most successful 
teachers but in the interest of her mother's health 
cheerfully abandoned her profession and Grace M., now Mrs. 
John Patterson of Truro, who together with their father 
survive her.  Mrs. Rundall had been a long and patient 
sufferer, having been in failing health for the past 12 
years and so serious had her condition become that she had 
been confined to her bed continuously for the last six 
months, except a few days at Thanksgiving time, when she was 
able to be up.  Every means known to medical science was 
employed in the hope of releasing her from the clutches of 
a stubborn and unrelenting disease.  In the fall of 1909, 
she, accompanied by her husband, made a trip to the Pacific 
coast in the hope of bettering her condition but the change 
did not produce the desired effect on her health.  During 
her entire sickness she exercised a high degree of patience 
and would willingly submit to the most rigid forms of 
treatment.  And, had it not been for her disposition in 
this respect together with the exceptionally good care and 
treatment of a kind, considerate husband, two loving 
daughters and a host of friends and relatives she could not 
have endured for so many years such continuous suffering and 
sickness.  The funeral services were held at the M. E. 
church and the body laid to rest in the Young cemetery east 
of Truro.  The high esteem in which this good woman was held 
by her friends and neighbors was evidenced by the number in 
attendance at the funeral.  The W. R. C., of which she was 
an acive member, participated in the services at the church.  
The regular pastor of the M. E. church, Rev. Corkill, 
conducted the services, assisted by Rev. Carpenter, a former 
pastor, and Rev. John F. Arnold of Des Moines.  The love and 
sympathy of her countless friends was beautifully expressed 
by  profusion of flowers, which when placed upon the casket 
almost concealed it from view.  When but a mere girl she 
dedicted her life to the service of her Master and not 
withstanding her physical infirmities this pledge was 
carried out to a remarkable degree.  Not only was she 
regular in  her attendance at church but her daily life was 
so noble and pure that it was an inspiration to those with 
whom she came in contact.  She was to her husband a loving 
and devoted wife; to her daughters a kind and considerate 
mother, and to her neighbors and acquaintances an unceasing 
friend.  During the last months of her sickness she gave 
many evidences of her willingness to go and positive 
assurance to her loved ones that her peace with her Master 
was secure.

Rundall, Minerva J. White, was born at Pawling Dutchess 
county, New York, Feb. 25, 1813.  She was married to Robert 
Rundall, August 1843.  After many years of married felicity 
she bid good by to her kind relatives and friends, Jan. 31, 
1893 passed away into the land of eternal happiness having 
spent 79 years 11 months 2 days on this earth.  She leaves a 
husband, three children, and many friends to mourn her loss.  
The funeral sermon was preached at the residence of the 
deceased by Rev. W. W. Williams from the text Corinthians 
1:15 "And we shall be changed.  Buried in the cemetery near 
home.

Russell, Mayme Charlotte Smith,  daughter of Daniel S. and 
Harriet Smith, was born near Murray, Iowa on March 9, 1882, 
and departed this life on Dec. 7, 1964 at the Johnson 
Nursing Home in Charion, Iowa after an illness of several 
months at the age of 82 years, 8 months and 29 days.  On 
March 21, 1904 she was united in marriage to Oliver C. 
Russell, of Lorimor, Iowa who preceded her in death on March 
16, 1954.  To this union were born two children, Bernice 
Alberta, who preceded her parents in death on July 5, 1925 
at the age of 19, and Virgil, of Seymour, Iowa.  Mrs. 
Russell had lived in and near New Virginia for the past 50 
years, a few years having been spent in the Lorimor and 
Truro vicinity and two years near Bruce, Wisconsin.  Other 
survivors include a daughter-in-law, Edith; one grand-
daughter Virginia and husband Jerry Williams and two great 
grandchildren, Cindy and Ricky, of Corydon, Iowa; two 
sisters, Mrs. Nellie Thompson and Mrs. Lena McKibbon, of Des 
Moines, Iowa; four sister-in-laws, Mrs. Marie Russell, of 
San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Edna Russell, of Afton, Iowa; Mrs. 
Dollie Smith and Mrs. Laura Smith, both of Los Angeles, 
Calif., and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in 
death by one sister, Maude; her parents; two brothers, 
Clarence and Daniel; and grandson, Stanley Eugene.  She was 
a 50 year member of the New Virginia Methodist church, where 
she served as Supt. of Primry Dept. for 20 years and later 
in the Cradle Roll Dept. and was faithful in church 
attendance.  She enjoyed very much her association with the 
WSCS, the WRC, Garden Club and other clubs of which she was 
a member.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and 
friend and will be greatly missed.  Funeral services were 
held at the Methodist church at 2 p.m., Dec 10 with the 
pastor Rev. Stewart Morris officiating.  Burial in New 
Virginia cemetery.


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