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DON EDWIN BURCH
Don Edwin Burch was born June 14, 1929 on a farm in Waubonsie Township west of Benton, Iowa to Guy and Ada (Brown) Burch. He attended Benton school all 12 years of his school days and he graduated in 1948. He lived on that farm until 1944 when they moved north a few miles where he spent the rest of his life. He worked hard as a farmer for those many years, enjoying his work with raising hogs and cattle. Don passed away on September 23, 1999 at his home at the age of 70 years.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; a still born brother Glen Edward; a sister Jean Louise at age 12 in 1946; a niece Kerri Dawn Hembry at age 12 in 1980; brother-in-law Clifford Force, in 1992; and nephew-in-law Larry Hembry in 1993.
Left to cherish his memory are a sister Cleta Force of Mount Ayr, Iowa; two nieces, Sharon Hembry of Bentonville, Arkansas and Glenys Essex and husband John of Independence, Missouri; a nephew Alan Force of Mount Ayr; great-nieces, Sherri Hembry of Bentonville, Arkansas and Sara Essex of Independence, Missouri; great-nephews L.J. Hembry and wife Tanya and Barry Hembry all of Bentonville; great-great-nephews John, Zachary and Derek Hembry of Bentonville as well as other relatives and many friends.
Services were at Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr on Saturday, September 25, 1999 with Reverend Diana Holland officiating. Nancy Sackett, Mary Webb and Margaret Bickers provided music. Honorary pallbearers were Colby Holmes, Tom Novak, Burl Mobley, Ron Mobley, Glee Mobley, Wallace Sobotka, Clarence Barker, Bill Andrews, Randy Andrews and Bob Andrews.
Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery , Mount Ayr.

MAXINE GRACE STETZLER
Maxine Grace Stetzler was born March 5, 1910 to William Fred Stetzler and Carrie Belle (Eckley) Stetzler at their farm home near Kellerton, Iowa. She died September 21, 1999 at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa at the age of 89 years, six months and 16 days.
Maxine attended country school with her three sisters and brother near their home and graduated from Kellerton high school in 1928.
She graduated from Simpson College in 1932 with a degree in public education and planned to teach, but teaching jobs were scarce during the Depression. She returned for a short time to Kellerton with her mother and gave piano lessons and then went to Kansas City where she gave piano and voice lessons at Jenkins Music Company. Later she had her own music studio and also gave lessons from her home.
In 1938 her mother came to live with her and she cared for her for 17 years.
Always interested in bettering herself, she attended University of Kansas and received her masters degree in music.
She married Ted Hall in 1952 and they lived at Lutie, Missouri where she taught piano and voice at College of the Ozarks in Branson, Missouri, and when they moved to St. Charles, Missouri she taught English and music in the public high school.
Upon returning to Kansas City to live she resumed classes from her home and also graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in counseling. She retired from Pleasant Green high school, Kansas City, Kansas as an educational counselor in June of 1993.
She cared for her invalid sister, Vesta, for 17 years.
Maxine accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior as a young girl at Kellerton Methodist Church and wherever she went, her church membership went with her. She found joy in serving her Lord in many ways including singing in or directing choirs, playing the organ or piano and even writing Christmas cantatas for their use.
She published a book of poems, "A Trilogy of Verse" and several works of poetry and music which are copyrighted.
She was an active member of the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. and had recently received the Topeka Sunflower Award in a composition contest sponsored by this organization. Her winning entry was a musical selection, "In Defense of Roses."
She was a past president of Kansas City Musical Club, past secretary of Bel Canto, was an over 50 year member of Mu Phi Epsilon and was president of Moment Musical where she made many dear friends. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge.
Left to moum her passing are five nephews, Donald Poore of Kellerton, Iowa, Duane Poore of Mount Ayr, Iowa, Raymond Bentch of Graham, North Carolina, Russell Bentch of Grain Valley, Missouri and Allan Stetzler of Independence, Missouri; two nieces, Darlene Morgan of Mount Ayr and Ellen Bozick of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; and a host of grand nieces and grand nephews plus many friends.
Services were at the United Methodist Church in Kellerton on Friday, September 24, 1999 with Pastor Rick Hawkins officiating. Musicians were Louise Meadows, Pam Poore and Cindy Stephens and casketbearers were Doug Poore, Clint Poore, Ron Morgan, Ken Stephens, Neil Morgan and Gary Wiechmann.
Interment was in the Maple Row Cemetery , Kellerton.
Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home of Mount Ayr was in charge of the arrangements.

MARY MARGUERITE DRAKE
Mary Ferber Drake was born July 13, 1903 to John and Hennrietta Case Ferber in Mount Ayr, Iowa. She passed away September 29, 1999 at the Mount Ayr Health Care Center at the age of 96 years.
Mary attended school in Mount Ayr. After high school she taught three years in rural schools. She went back to teaching after raising her family. While teaching she completed her college degree graduating from Drake University in 1965. Mary taught a total of 32 years.
Mary was united in marriage to Warren Drake on April 10, 1925 and to this union were born four boys and one girl.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Hennrietta Ferber; her husband Warren on March 31, 1985; son Linden on May 14, 1996; grandson Rodney Drake; brother Floyd Ferber; and a sister Ruth Sheil.
Mary is survived by Donella Drake, Paul and wife Mildred Drake and Merl and wife Thelma Drake of Mount Ayr, Lyle Drake of Pineville, Oregon and Mildred Johnston and husband Herb of Des Moines; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law Floy Drake of Mount Ayr; one sister-in-law Opal Ferber of Osceola; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Services were held at the Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home of Mount Ayr on Friday, October 1, 1999 with Reverend Michael Druhl officiating. Nancy Sackett, Margaret Bickers and Mary Webb provided music. Casketbearers were Deric Drake, Randy Drake, Scott Drake, Jerold Adams, Galen Swanson and Eric Johnston.
Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery , Mount Ayr.

BRIAN LAWRENCE
Funeral services for Brian Lawrence, age 36, of Blockton, Iowa, were held Thursday, September 16, 1999 at the Blockton Chrisitan Church with Pastor Scott Marcum officiating.
Interment was held in the Rose Hill Cemetery , Blockton.
Memorials can be given in his name. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
Brian Dean Lawrence, son of James Dean Lawrence and Sharon Kay (Johnson) Groff was born August 6, 1963 at Ringgold County Hospital, Mount Ayr, Iowa. He departed this life on September 12, 1999 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Omaha, NE due to massive injuries suffered in a car accident on August 26, 1999.
He spent his entire life living in Blockton attending Blockton public school and graduating from Bedford high school in 1981. He attended Southwestern Community College, receiving a degree in auto body in 1982.
On February 9, 1985, he was united in marriage to Vonn Lorine Lock at Blockton. Three children were born to this union to bless their home and share their love, James Lee, Lacee Lorine and Joel Patrick.
Brian lost his dad at the young age of six years due to a car accident. He and his mother Sharon were blessed to join the life and family of Ivan Groff in 1972, giving Brian a dad and sisters he didn't have.
Brian, affectionately known as "Harv," by many friends and family was an outgoing person, making friends wherever he was and lending a helping hand. Brian had a personality only those of us who knew and loved him could appreciate.
Brian had found his calling in life as a correctional officer at the Correctional Facility in Clarinda, Iowa. He had a special way with the inmates, receiving a respect not easily attained.
He was known across the Midwest for his talent of raising, breeding and training mules. He and his family enjoyed camping and attending trail rides and various mule shows.
Brian usually was found each morning at the lots, breaking, riding and training mules, or on his tractor. It was an unusual day not to see him riding down the road on a mule usually accompanied by one of his children.
Brian had a strong will to live and gave all he had to survive but it was not meant to be.
Brian was preceded in death by his father, James Lawrence, in 1969.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Vonn; three children, Jimmy, Lacee and Joel, of the home; parents, Ivan and Sharon Groff of Blockton; sisters, Elouise Longfellow and husband Alan of Blockton and Sharon Mason and husband Mike of Houston, TX; brother-in-law, Harold Dye of Harlan, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Ronda Mothershead and husband Tom of Bedford and Robin Kernen of Bedford; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Brian shared a special closeness with aunts, uncles and cousins.
He will always be a precious memory to his family. We will always cherish the love he gave each one of us in his own special way.

RAY WILBER MERCER
Ray Wilber Mercer was born on Friday, February 19, 1926 at the family farm in Taylor County, Iowa. He was the son of Ervin B. and Lola Judy Rusco Mercer. Ray died peacefully at his home east of Bedford, Iowa.
Ray was united in marriage to Phyllis June Minnick on April 27, 1946 at Grant City, Missouri and to this union one son, Elvin, was born.
Ray was a farmer and he worked for several years at the Bedford Sale Barn and for Dr. Jim Lucas.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Phyllis on January 18, 1996 and their son Elvin; infant brothers, Ralph and Raymond; and sisters, Catherine Davis and Goldie Jackson.
He is survived by his brothers, RC Mercer and wife Virginia of Olympia, Washington, Rexel Mercer of Albion, Iowa, Junior Mercer and wife Ailene and Eugene Mercer and wife Joyce, all of Gladbrook, Iowa, Marvin Mercer of Medford, Oregon and Howard H. Mercer and wife Annette of Cowan, Tennessee as well as many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Graveside services were at the Athelstan Cemetery , Athelstan, Iowa on Saturday, October 2, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Alan Rusk officiating.
Interment was in the Athelstan Cemetery , Athelstan.
Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home of Clearfield, Iowa was in charge of the arrangements.

OPAL MAUDE MOTSINGER
Opal Maude Motsinger was born on October 25, 1916 at Redding, Iowa and passed away at the Creston Nursing and Rehab Center in Creston, Iowa on Friday, October 1, 1999 at the age of 82.
She was the daughter of Carl and Maude Armstrong Olney of Redding and graduated from Redding High School.
Opal was united in marriage with Carroll Motsinger on December 22, 1935 in Afton, Iowa.
Opal lived in the Maloy area before moving to Creston in 1958. She was a homemaker and worked as a cook for Creston Nursing & Rehab and the Williams Cafe in Creston.
Preceeding her in death were her parents; her husband Carroll in 1990; two children Orval and Marcia; two brothers, Robert and Clifford; and one sister Avis Maudlin.
Those left to cherish her memory are a son, Wade and wife Lavonne Motsinger of Waukee; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a brother Eugene Olney of Redding; and two sisters Vera Combs of Redding and Mary Parker of Des Moines.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, October 5 at the Powers Funeral Home in Creston with Rev. Barbara Zimmerman, Pastor of St. John's United Church of Christ officiating.
Memorials may be sent to the Creston Nursing and Rehab Center.

DONNA MAE GLENDENNING
Donna Mae Glendenning was born July 23, 1930 in Fairfield, Nebraska to Everett and Savilla Lindemann Krell and passed away October 7, 1999 at the Clearview Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa, at the age of 69 years, three months and 14 days.
She attended public school in Hastings and Fairfield, Nebraska and later attended Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa.
In November of 1947 she married Robert Swartwood in Hastings, Nebraska. They moved to a farm in Ringgold County, Iowa in 1949. To this union three children were born Bob, Debbie, and Guyla Jean. Robert passed away December 1, 1970.
On August 17, 1975 Donna married Max Glendenning from Mount Ayr, Iowa. They lived on a farm south of Mount Ayr all their married life. Max's daughter, Jan, came to live with them in 1976.
Donna enjoyed her grandchildren, playing cribbage, going to bingo, and camping at the Iowa State Fair. Donna never knew a stranger.
She was preceded in death by her father, Everett Krell; daughter Guyla Jean Dymond, grandson Beau Sage; and husband Robert.
Donna is survived by her husband Max; mother and stepfather Savilla and Claire Nelsrud of Grand Forks, North Dakota; mother-in-law Lola Glendenning of Mount Ayr; son Bob and wife Jeani Swartwood of Clearfield, Iowa, grandsons, Brett Swartwood of San Antonio, Texas, and Brian Swartwood of Des Moines, and great-granddaughter Kaysha Swartwood; daughter Debbie Sage and husband Eric, and grandsons Willie and Ryan all of Altoona, Iowa; son-in-law Steve Dymond, grandson Rowdy Dymond of Adel, Iowa and granddaughter Danielle Dymond of Woodbine, Iowa; stepdaughter Jan Campbell, husband Kevin, grandchildren, Calob, Lucas, Jordan, Casey and Cacia of Mount Ayr; stepchildren, Jeri, Jackie, Jamie, Jody, Joey and Jason. Also Vic, Mary, and Caleb Nelsrud of Grand Forks, North Dakota; sister Peggy Parks and brother Norman Krell, wife Wanda all of Sun City, Arizona; brother-in-law Lloyd and wife LaVerne Glendenning of Mount Ayr; and many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Services were at the Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr on Monday, October 11, 1999 with Reverend Peter Brantner officiating.
Kathy Nelson was the vocalist and casketbearers were J. P. Whittington, Marvin Lesan, Jay Meester, Bob Haley, Jim Overholser and Rodger Cannon. Honorary pallbearers were Brett Swartwood, Brian Swartwood, Willie Sage, Ryan Sage, Danielle Dymond, Rowdy Dymond, Calob Still, Lucas Still and Jordan Still.
Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery , Mount Ayr.

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