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LINNABELL VIRGINIA TRIDLE
On February 4, 191 0 Linnabell Virginia was born to John H. and Elsie Oshel on a farm near Orient, Iowa in Adair county. She was the eldest of 11 children. At a young age she moved with her parents to a farm three miles north of Diagonal, Iowa. She attended schools in Adair county and the Willow Grove school north of Diagonal.
In 1929 as a young woman she moved to Maxwell, Nebraska where she met her future husband William Tridle. They were married on February 15, 1933 in Grant City, Missouri while on a visit to her parents. They returned to Maxwell, Nebraska where Linnabell cooked on a ranch and at a restaurant. Their son William Jr. was born on January 16, 1939 in North Platte, Nebraska. In 1941 they purchased a farm near Benton, Iowa where they farmed for the next 40 years. They had four daughters, Virginia, Carolyn, Ruth and Betty.
Linnabell and Bill celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1983. In May of 1987 Bill passed away. Linnabell remained on the farm till January, 1996 when she moved to the Clearview Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa.
She is survived by her son William Jr. and (wife Maxine) of Orient; daughters ,Virginia Carson (husband Jack) of Diagonal, Carolyn Tridle of Gladstone, Missouri, and Betty Kohrt (husband Kalin) of Spokane, Washington; 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Fern Miller of Creston, Dorothy Ingraham of Webster City, Alice Shannon of Boone, Joyce Abbott of Creston and Norma Butcher of Des Moines; and one brother Clyde Oshel of Murray.
Linnabell was preceeded in death by her father John, mother Elsie, her brothers Roy, Ralph, Vern and John, her daughter Ruth, daughter-in-law Daisy and grandson-in-law Ronny Garner.
Linnabell was a long time member of the Rebecca Lodge, H.A.T. Club, volunteered for many years for the Cancer Society, and was a member of the Diagonal Christian Church and their Thursday Quilting Club.
Linnabell was a helpmate on the farm. She always had a large garden and was an excellent cook. Everyone loved her pies, cakes, breads and especially her homemade noodles. Whenever anyone visited there was always a cup of coffee and one of her wonderful breads or desserts. When her daughters Betty and Ruth came for a visit there was always their favorite raspberry pie.
Linnabell loved her cats. You could find her each morning and evening calling her kitties to come and eat.
She was always happy when a stray showed up at her door.
Services were at the Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr on Tuesday, October 12, 1999 with Reverend Eydie Stephens officiating. Judy Newton and Sue Tridle provided music.
Casketbearers were Duane Pine, Kevin Kilgore, Wallace Sobotka, Richard Motsinger, Bill Andrews and Bob Andrews. Honorary pallbearers were Billy Tridle, Paul Kilgore, Terry Pine, Scott Tridle, Sean Kilgore, Darin Goins and Tye Doudy.
Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery , Nevinville, Iowa.
CHARLIE WESLEY BROTT
Charlie Wesley Brott was born January 29, 1933 in Redding, Iowa to Grant Bernard and Alma Lea Brott. He graduated from Clearfield high school in 1952. He then served in the Army for two years from 1953 to 1955.
He was united in marriage to Charlene Marie Linkvis on June 8, 1952 at the Clearfield Methodist Church. The couple was privileged to share 47 years together. This marriage was blessed with five children.
Charlie and Charlene farmed in the Clearfield area for approximately 45 years. Charlie was a member of the Clearfield United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, Creston Elks and the American Legion.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Charlene of Clearfield; daughter Janice, her husband Curt Purdum and their daughters, Staci, Ashley and Kayla of Ankeny, Iowa; daughter Bobbi, her husband Randy Barker and their three children, Clint, Jon and Megan of Blue Springs, Missouri; son Jeff and his three daughters, Trudy, Roxann and Elizabeth; and daughter Luann, her husband Kent Growe of Kansas City, Missouri.
His infant son Charles Junior, parents. Grant and Alma Brott, and father-in-law Cecil Bailey preceded him in death.
Charlie also leaves to mourn his brother and wife Lowell and Vaunciel of Clearfield; sister and husband Betty and Leonard Zigler of Brooklyn, Iowa; brothers-in-law and wives, Gene and Marlene Linkvis of Sioux City, Iowa, Bob and Nelda Linkvis of Kingman, Arizona and Joe and Bonnie Bailey of Omaha, Nebraska; sisters-in-law and husbands, Don and Evelyn Dowell of Waukee, Iowa and Joe and Bernadine Sobotka of Diagonal, Iowa; his mother-in-law Opal Bailey; and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends.
Everyone has a special memory of Charlie. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa and friend. He always had a smile or story to tell. His many interests included the acres of flower gardens at his home, the country crafts that grace many of their family's and friend's homes, his days spent farming or the morning coffee at the Clearfield Cafe.
Services were at the United Methodist Church in Clearfield on Monday, October 18, 1999 with Reverend Alan Rusk officiating. Marlene Larsen and Kathy Nelson provided music. Honorary pallbearers were LeRoy Beggs, Carroll Baker, Willis Wurster, Boyd Larsen, Raymond Straight, Richard Trucks, Jerry Brown, Dave Anctil and Kenneth Stephens.
Interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery , Clearfield.
Masonic rites were conducted by Noble Lodge, #458 A.F. & A.M. Military graveside rites were given by Woodside Post #97 American Legion.
CAROLYN LOUISE ALEXANDER
Carolyn Louise Walker was born August 15, 1935 near Kellerton, Iowa, the third-born to Anna Bernice Baldon and Lyman Gardner Walker.
Her early education was obtained at Monroe Center, a rural school near the farm where she was born. She graduated from Kellerton high school in 1953 and went on to attend and graduate from Iowa State College with a degree in home economics education.
On April 14, 1957 she was married to Charles F. Alexander at the Kellerton Methodist Church. Charles was in the Army and they moved to the Chicago area. Carolyn taught at the Palatine high school and helped start a Baptist mission church in Palatine, Illinois. They moved to Ontario, Canada in 1963 and Carolyn taught home economics in four different high schools in Toronto. She was also active in setting up cooperative education and child development courses.
Carolyn and Charles (Joe) retired in 1995 after she had worked as an educator for 25 years. She enjoyed traveling to different countries and locations. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed the role of grandma.
Carolyn passed away June 29, 1999 at North York General Hospital, Toronto, Canada, after a short illness of liver cancer.
Survivors include her husband Charles F. (Joe) Alexander of Stouffville, Ontario, Canada/South Padre Island, Texas; sons, Todd (Cindy) and daughter Courtney of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and David and family Christina and Steven of Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada; stepmother-in-law, Roseanne Caper of Sun City Center, Florida; brothers, Robert L. (Loy) Walker of Marengo, Iowa, Lyman J. (Ann) Walker of Searcy, Arkansas, and Barry B. Walker of Des Moines, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lyman and Anna Walker; an infant brother in 1931; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law.
A private cremation service was held. Interment will be October 31, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. in the Maple Row Cemetery , Kellerton.
Arrangements were made by O'Neill Funeral Home, Stouffville, Toronto, Canada (905-642-2855).
Memorials may be made to Kellerton United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 56, Kellerton, IA 50133.
ENID CHATFIELD
Enid was born January 21, 1913 to Corydon Minor Anderson and Lora Edna Sharp in Promise City, Iowa and departed this life on October 15, 1999 at Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, California.
Enid graduated from high school in Promise City. On April 18, 1929 she was united in marriage to Harold Chatfield. They had two children, a daughter Janene Capp and son Jerry Chatfield. They lived in various towns in Iowa where Harold was an industrial arts teacher and boys' basketball coach. In 1942 they moved to Cleveland, Ohio and lived there until 1955 when they moved to La Mirada, California.
Enid was a member of the Methodist church and various organizations during her many years. Enid's main concern in life was the care and love of her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Enid's mother died in 1933 and for many years her sister Colleen was a member of her family.
She lived her remaining years in Panorama City, California. In May, 1999 she was very ill and spent the remainder of her life in a nursing home and in hospitals.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harold; daughter Janene Capp; son Jerry Chatfield; brothers, Ellis and Clare Anderson; sisters Karolyn Bevington, Fra Roe and infant sister Naomi.
Survivors include grandchildren, David, Dean, Doug, Linda and Laurie Chatfield and Colleen Capp; daughter-in-law Jean Chatfield; sister Colleen Knight; nieces, Colleen Widergren, Judy Dredge, Martha Pine, Cathy Shoesmith, Carri Duckworth, Debra Robertson; and nephews,Thomas and Michael Anderson.
Her body has been donated to the UCLA hospital.
JOHNATHON TAYLOR "J.T." FLOWERS
J. T. (Flowers) Chumbley passed away at 7:09 p.m., Friday, October 22, 1999 in his mother's arms at the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa at age three.
He was born May 18, 1996. He has three brothers, Brian, age seven, Donnavon, age five and Quintin, age two; and one sister, Mandy, age three months.
He is sadly missed by everyone, Mom, Dad, brothers, sisters, aunts, cousins, uncles, grandparents and friends.
He loved to play with the black kitten he got from his aunt Ang. He loved to help with the demo car and take rides with his dad. He also loved to help take care of his sister. He loved to sing, dance, play ball, go swimming, go skating, play with his brothers and cousins, go to Grandpa's house and stay the night. His favorite movie was "Cry Baby."
J. T. was in Head Start. His teachers were Jeannette Todd, Jodi Angus, and Kathy Hall. He is sadly missed by everyone.
His name means: (Hebrew) given by God; Taylor: (old French-Latin) a tailor.
Services were held at Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home of Mount Ayr, Iowa on Monday, October 25, 1999 with Reverend Len Green officiating. Musicial selections were "Livin' La Vida Loca," "Go Rest High On That Mountain," "Daddy's Little Man," Daddy's Hands," and "Steal Away." Casketbearers were Jeremy Huntsman, Tommy Moad, Loren Baker and Al Flowers.
Interment was in the Kirk Cemetery , Allendale, Missouri.
NICHOLAS CALVIN NEEDLES
Nicholas Calvin Needles, 46, died Thursday, October 21, 1999 at the Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa from complications of diabetes and muscular dystrophy.
Mr. Needles was born in Des Moines. He grew up and spent most of his life in Indianola, Iowa before moving to Des Moines a year ago. He worked as the assistant manager at Git-N-Go.
Survivors include daughter Anna Needles of Tingley, Iowa; son Jonathan Needles of Altoona, Iowa; and sister Natalie Lewellin of Des Moines.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, October 28, 1999 at 10:00 a.m., at Wesley Parlor in the First United Methodist Church in Indianola.
Mr. Needles has donated his body to Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center. Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Arrangements were made by Westover Funeral Home of Des Moines, (515) 276-4567.
VIOLA VIVIAN POLLOCK
Viola Vivian Pollock was born June 18, 1913 to Frank and Ida Closson Hamilton in Cedaredge, Colorado. She passed away October 17, 1999 in Mount Ayr, Iowa.
Vivian attended and graduated from the Cedaredge school.
Vivian was united in marriage to Lynn R. Pollock December 24, 1932 in Cedaredge, Colorado. To this union six children were born.
In 1951 the family moved to Ringgold County, Iowa where Vivian has lived since.
Vivian was a member of Wishard Chapel United Methodist Church where she attended faithfully. After her husband's death, Vivian took nurses aid training and stayed with several senior citizens so they could stay in their own homes. The last several years she made her home with James and Patty Pollock and spent time with other family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant daughter and brother Ray Hamilton of Hotchkiss, Colorado.
Left to cherish her memory are four sons, James and wife Patty of Mount Ayr, John and wife Catherine of Malvern, Iowa, Frank and wife Judy of Mount Ayr and Tom and wife Helen of Malvern; a daughter Erma and husband Charles Scearcy of Ollie, Iowa; a sister Melva Jones of Eckert, Colorado; a brother-in-law Avery Pollock and wife Wanda of Austin, Colorado; sisters-in-law, Edith Leonard of Delta, Colorado and Mildred Hamilton of Hotchkiss, Colorado; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Services were at the Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr on Wednesday, October 20, 1999 with Reverend Jeff Flagg officiating. Connie Jones was the reader and Nancy Sackett, Carol McCreary and Barbara Belzer provided music.
Casketbearers were Bill Pollock, Dan Pollock, Jeff Pollock, Don Pollock, Bob Scearcy and Tony Kelley. Honorary pallbearers were Scott Pollock, Chase Horstmeyer, Doyle Richards, David Weeda and David Jones.
Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery , Mount Ayr.
ELLEN MARIE SMITH
Ellen Marie Smith, daughter of Henry T. and Edith (Clymer) Smith, was born in Jefferson Township, Ringgold County, Iowa, November 3, 1926 and departed this life October 19, 1999 at Alegent Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa at the age of 72 years, 11 months and 16 days.
Ellen lived in Ringgold County until the age of nine when she entered Glenwood State school with her sister. In 1961, Ellen and her sister moved to the Jasper County Care Facility and resided there until 1981, when Ellen and her sister moved to the Taylor County Care Facility, now Taylor Ridge Estates.
Ellen was preceded in death by both of her parents; sisters, Josephine, Betty Jane, Lena, Bessie, Florence and Pearl; and a brother Jessie.
Left to cherish her memory are her sister Julia Smith of Taylor Ridge Estates; nieces, nephews; and a special brother-in-law Fern Barker of Conway, Iowa.
Ellen was very active in her residential community. Ellen particularly enjoyed vacationing, doing needle work and playing in the Taylor Ridge Bell Choir. Ellie, as she was known by her friends, loved being a help to all around her. Ellie was a favorite of the young children and young adults who visited Taylor Ridge and even volunteered her time at a local day care.
Ellie and her sister, Julia, had a very special relationship. Ellie was especially close with her nieces Patty and Denise and her great niece Melissa, who was always there for her.
Ellen was a loving, kind and considerate person who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Services were at the Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa on Thursday, October 21, 1999 with friends from Taylor Ridge officiating.
Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery , Mount Ayr.
