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MYRNA KETTLE
Myrna Mae Kettle, age 61 of Blockton, died Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at Greater Community Hospital in Creston.
Myrna was born October 25, 1937, in Weldon, Iowa, the daughter of Theodore Oracle Driskill and Opal Bertha Kindred. Myrna grew up attending school in Leon, graduating in 1957. She then moved to Des Moines where she worked for Banker's Life. On August 23, 1959 she was united in marriage to Duane Kettle at the Leon United Methodist Church.
Duane and Myrna lived in Massachusetts and California prior to settling in Blockton once Duane got out of the service. In 1965 Duane was killed in an accident leaving Myrna to raise their two sons, Robert and Allen. She loved supporting them in all of their activities, and had a special relationship with her daughter-in-law Dana. She enjoyed working outdoors, with a special fondness for gardening.
For over 30 years Myrna worked as the deputy treasurer for Taylor county and had enjoyed the many contacts she made throughout her years at the courthouse. She had been a long time member of the Blockton United Methodist Church until its closing, and had been active in the Republican Women and various bridge clubs.
Myrna recently retired after more than 30 years at the courthouse.
Myrna is survived by her two sons, Robert of Altoona and Allen and wife Dana of Shawnee, Kansas; her mother-in-law Marie Kettle of Blockton; a sister Marilyn Clymens of Chattanooga, Tennessee; two nieces and three nephews.
Preceding her in death are her husband Duane in 1965; her parents, Oracle and Bertha; her father-in-law Byron Kettle; and two sisters, Delores Burgess and Ruth Watson.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 16, 1999 at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford with Pastor Scott Marcum officiating.
Interment was in the Rosehill Cemetery , Blockton.
Memorials can be given in her name. Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford made arrangements.
BURNELL OLIVER SOUTH
Burnell Oliver South was born June 4, 1910 at Massena, Iowa. He was the son of Anson and Bird (Waldren) South. He passed away on July 13, 1999 at his home in Sterling, Colorado at the age of 89 years, 1 month and 9 days.
Burnell grew up and attended school at Massena.
On December 12, 1933, he was united in marriage to Doris Jarvis at Atchison, Kansas. Burnell and Doris moved to the Maloy, Iowa area and started farming and raising a family. Robert "Bob" Burnell was born in 1934 and Larry Dee followed in 1937.
The family moved to Sioux City in 1940 and he worked at the Electrolux Office until it closed in 1942 due to World War II. They returned to the Maloy area where the twins, Jerry Lee and Jackie Dean, were born in 1942. Burnell farmed in southwest Iowa until 1949 when he sold the farm machinery and they moved to Loveland, Colorado where he bought his first farm and started raising turkeys.
In 1951, they returned to Iowa and farmed in the Nevada, Iowa area until moving to a farm near Ames, Iowa in 1955. In addition to farming, Burnell started selling tools for the
Minnesota Tool Company and in the winters, they would go to Colorado to sell tools. Burnell was always one of the top three salesmen every month and he was presented an award for selling the most tools in one day. In 1976, they moved to a farm near Bedford, Iowa and continued selling tools for a few more years before retiring.Burnell and Doris began wintering in Texas in 1978 and in 1991 they spent their winter in Yuma, Arizona. In 1992, Burnell and Doris moved to Sterling, Colorado.
Burnell has been a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church since 1944.
Burnell was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Naomi Jennings and two brothers Wilbur and Merritt South.
Left to mourn his passing is his devoted wife of 65 years, Doris of Sterling, Colorado; four sons and their families, Bob South of Gravity, Iowa and his children Gayla, Gregg, Scott, Mike, Doug and Tim, Larry South and his wife Sherri of LaPorte, Colorado and their daughter Caprice, Jerry South of Bozeman, Montana and his children Sheila, Rick and Ty, Jack South and his wife Sandy of Sterling, Colorado and their children Amy, Jeff and Corey as well as 27 great grandchildren and one great-grandchild soon to be born.
Funeral services were held at Wilson-Watson & Armsrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa on Friday, July 16, 1999 with Pastor Jeff South officiating. Scott South gave a eulogy and Mrs. Malcolm Eighmy and John Allen provided music. Casketbearers were grandsons Gregg South, Mike South, Tim South, Rick South, Scott South, Doug South, Jeff South and Tyler South.
Interment was in the Redding Cemetery , Redding, Iowa.
CLEO SWEENEY
Cleo Seeeney, 90, of Claremont, South Dakota died Tuesday, June 22, 1999 at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Cleo was born July 6, 1908 to James and Adeline (Scott) Sweeney in Harrison county, Missouri. As a young man he came to the Claremont, South Dakota area.
He married Iva Peterson on September 21, 1932, in Aberdeen. They farmed in the Claremont area. He also did carpentry work and painting in the area.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Claremont. He loved to fish and garden.
Survivors include one brother, Russell Sweeney of Mount Ayr, Iowa, and one sister, Velma Caldwell of Mount Ayr.
Cleo was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three brothers and five sisters.
The funeral for Cleo was held Friday, June 25 in the United Methodist Church, Claremont with the Reverend Bill Duncan officiating. Casketbearers were Joe Braun, Marlyn Carlson, Charles Cooper, Edward Neff, Elwood Patterson, Dean Hanson and Don Vander Vorst.
Interment was in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen, South Dakota with Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton, South Dakota, in charge of arrangements.
VALNETTA MENDENHALL CRAFT
Val was born January 24, 1917 at Hatfield, MO and she entered into rest July 23, 1999.
Services were at Oakdale Memorial Chapel, Oakdale, California on July 27, 1999 conducted by Lance Stowe. Music was furnished by his wife. Pallbearers were Ken Thiel, Robert Morris, Bob Curtright, Mark Munion, Jim Mendenhall and Brad Mendenhall.
Interment was at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Val is survived by two daughters, Linda and husband Ken, and Patty and husband Robert Morris; four granddaughters and seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ivan Mendenhall of Oakdale, California and Elvis Mendenhall of Prescott, Arizona; and one sister Loris Sheridan of Lenox, Iowa.
Preceding her in death were her husband, A. L. (Red) Craft; her parents, Halard and Edna Mendenhall; and brother Vic.
Val attended country schools and the school in Maloy, Iowa. She went to Maryville, MO for college and worked in cafes in Mount Ayr, Iowa until her marriage to A. L. Craft in 1938. They moved to Oakdale, CA the next day and she lived there 61 years until her death. She was a homemaker all her life and loved to cook for family and friends. She liked a good game of bridge and golf.
JOHN H. CRAFT
John Houston Craft, 85, of Oakdale, California died Thursday, July 29, 1999 at his home.
Mr. Craft was born January 21, 1914. A native of Iowa, he lived in the Mount Ayr and Delphos area before moving to California. He lived in Oakdale, California 45 years. He was an operating engineer with Guy F. Atkinson construction company for 40 years; he belonged to Operating Engineers Union Local 3.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille Craft of Oakdale, California; children, Electa Craft of Oakdale, California, Judy Yost and Lou Ann Bennett, both of Modesto, California and Jeanie Emery of Morgan Hill, California; sister, Belva Corll of Kellerton, Iowa; and eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were brothers, Tommy Craft and Alpha Craft, and sister Electa Craft, all of California.
A funeral was conducted on Saturday, July 31 at Oakdale Memorial Chapel conducted by Reverend Bill Zigler.
Interment was at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Oakdale-Riverbank Memorial Chapels of Oakdale, California was in charge of the arrangements.
LOREN EVERETT "ZEB" INNIS
Zeb was born on January 25, 1928, in Grinnell, Iowa, the son of James Reuben and Martha Crisan Koger Innis.
He was raised and educated in the Grinnell area. During the end of World War II, he served with the United States Army.
On June 30, 1950, he was united in marriage to Lucille Dayton in Grinnell. The couple made their home in Grinnell where he worked with the Miracle Recreation Corporation. In 1979, the couple moved to Kellerton, Iowa, where he served as plant manager for the Mount Ayr location of Miracle Recreation. He retired in 1986. He was a 50-year member of the Malcom American Legion and Grinnell Eagles Lodge, and attended the Northside Friends Church in Grinnell.
Zeb was the type of man who went out of his way to help others, helping friends, neighbors and even strangers with everyday chores. He loved the outdoors and working with his hands. The couple enjoyed raising calves and rabbits and he was always proud of his sweet corn and tomato crops. He was especially fond of gardening, flowers, watching birds, and he enjoyed camping and fishing trips throughout the country from coast to coast.
His wife, Lucille, of Kellerton; two brothers, Floyd Innis of Grinnell and Virgil Innis of Newburg; one sister, Helen Johnson of Eagle Grove; and one very special dog, Penny, survive him.
Zeb died on Monday, August 2, 1999, at the Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Iowa. He was 71 years of age and was preceded in death by his parents, James and Martha; two brothers, Raymond and Clarence; one sister, Rayve Van Draska; and nephew, Leonard Vanderveer.
Funeral services were Thursday, August 5, 1999 at Smith Funeral Home, Grinnell with Reverend John Epperson of the Christian Church in Grinnell officiating. Kyle Szary, Mary Jo Seaton and Carol Clendenen provided music. Casketbearers were Dick Clark, Sr., Larry Hill, Terry Munyon, Tom Giles, Kyle Montgomery and Dan Straight. Honorary bearers were Jim Brown, Paul Green, Laird Latham, John Montgomery, Bob Criswell, Rod Kelley, Jerry McGinnis and Shirl Puls.
Interment was in the Hazelwood Cemetery , Grinnell with singing by Mary Jo Seaton and Carol Clendenen and military rites by Malcom American Legion Color Guard.
RUBY O'NEAL
Ruby Eunice O'Neal, daughter of Edward and Ida Dale Davenport, was born April 26, 1910 near Creston, Iowa. She died August 3, 1999 at home near Tingley, Iowa.
When she was a small child, her parents moved the family to a farm near Avalon, Missouri, where she attended elementary and high school.
She married Leonard O'Neal on December 13, 1926. To this union was born six children: Helen, Marian, twins Alan and Anne, Jon, and one infant daughter who died at birth.
Leonard and Ruby farmed in Missouri and Kansas before moving to a farm near Arispe, Iowa in 1934. The farm house had been built by Ruby's father. In 1938 Leonard and Ruby relocated to a farm in the Tingley com-munity and moved again in 1943 to their farm east of Tingley.
In addition to being a homemaker, Ruby worked side by side with her husband Leonard tending their livestock and crops. Their career in farming profited well for them, providing the family with a good home, enabling them to help their children to become established in their own careers, and providing Leonard and Ruby the means by which to enjoy their retirement years.
Ruby was baptized in the Christian Church as a child and joined the Tingley Christian Church after moving to Tingley where she remained a member until her death.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard O'Neal of Tingley; three daughters, Helen (husband Donald) Weeda of Tingley, Marian O'Neal of Denver, Colorado, and Anne (husband John) Holland of Seguin, Texas; a son, Alan (wife Juliann) of Redfield, Iowa; a brother Curtis Davenport of Chillicothe, Missouri; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers and four sisters; an infant daughter; a son, Jon Leonard; two grandsons and one great-grandson.
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, we give thanks for the life she shared with us, and for her gift of unfailing love.
Services were held at the Christian Church in Tingley on Saturday, August 7, 1999 with Reverend Eydie Stephens and Reverend Merlin Wilkins officiating. Eloise Brown, Margaret Wilkins and Marcy Wilkins provided music. Casketbearers were Patrick Weeda, Scott O'Neal, Tom Holland, David Bliss, Larry Hunt and Craig Griffis.
Interment was in the Tingley Cemetery , Tingley.
Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home of Mount Ayr was in charge of the arrangements.
PAT CARR
Patrick F. Carr was born January 13, 1917 on a farm near Beaconsfield, Iowa. He was the son of Patrick Carr, Sr. and Katherine Ward Carr. The family moved to Maloy, Iowa in 1926. Pat graduated from Maloy High School in 1934, having participated in basketball and baseball.
After graduation Pat worked for his brother E. E. Carr in the Chevrolet garage in Mount Ayr, Iowa. In 1939 he went to Bedford, Iowa with his brother Edward to operate the Chevrolet agency there in partnership with E. E. Carr.
Pat was inducted into the Army in 1942. He served 39 months, being assigned to the 11th Armored Division of General Patton's 3rd Army. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge, Central Europe and Ardennes. Pat reached the rank of sergeant before being discharged January 5, 1946.
Following his military service, Pat returned to Maloy to help his brother Frank in his grocery store and dance hall. In 1951 Pat was appointed rural carrier for the Postal Service in Maloy. In his 29 years of mail service he served Maloy, Blockton and Athelstan.
February 6, 1954, Pat married Gladys Clark Steele. Along with Gladys' son Dan, they moved into a home in Maloy. Following his retirement from the Postal Service they moved to Mount Ayr.
Pat's nieces and nephews never tired of hearing his stories of the past. His stepson Dan wrote about Pat shortly before his own death in 1997, "He is the kindest, most thoughtful, loving man I have ever known. I always felt I could come to him with my problems, even as an adult. He is the best example of what the word 'Dad' means."
He will be greatly missed by his wife Gladys; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Steele; grandchildren, Sandra, Paul, Pam and Tony; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
Pat died Monday, August 16, 1999 at Clearview Nursing Home in Mount Ayr. Father Thomas Dooley officiated at his funeral at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mount Ayr. The funeral was at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 18, 1999. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery
in Maloy. Nieces Kathleen Taylor and Martha Hove provided the music. Nieces Jane Conway and Karen Lorence did the readings. Pallbearers were nephews, Pat, Joe, Tom and Dan Carr, James Haley and Gary Laughlin; and grandsons, Paul and Tony Steele.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Eugene, Frank, Maurice, Edward and James; four sisters, Marie Laughlin, Kathleen, Margaret Haley and Helen; and stepson, Dan Steele.
Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
