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MARVIN E. ROBISON
Marvin E. Robison was born December 21, 1935, near Ellston, Iowa to George Minor and Eunice Clara (Woods) Robison.
Marvin lived most of his life in Ringgold county and Mount Ayr. He lived with his aunt, Opal Smith, in Kellerton for a few years before he became a resident at Lamoni Care Center in August of 2000.
He worked construction and operated a gravel truck for many years. His best friend was his cat, Tom. Marvin loved and cared for Tom and missed him long after he was gone.
Marvin passed away on September 24, 2001, at the Lamoni Care Center in Lamoni, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Max.
He is survived by a daughter, Ronda Strauser and her husband of Manchester, Iowa, three grandsons, several cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 27, 2001, at Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr with Reverend Terry Roberts officiating. Musicians were Nancy Sackett and Reverend Terry Roberts. Casket bearers were Bill Fifer, Billie Fifer, Mark Comer, Mike Comer, Roy Fifer and Randy Johnston.
Marvin was laid to rest in the Ellston Cemetery , Ellston.
HELEN BETTY SICKELS
Helen Betty Sickels, daughter of Guy and Leah (Johnston) Bradley, was born October 23, 1923, near Mount Ayr, Iowa, and departed this life on September 24, 2001, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Helen attended country school and graduated from Mount Ayr high school in 1942. Helen worked in Des Moines, Iowa for a year at Gepperts Studio and then returned to Mount Ayr.
On February 14, 1944, Helen was united in marriage to Jimmy Dale Sickels of Mount Ayr. The home was blessed with two children, Stephen and Jane. She spent her entire life on farms in Ringgold county until 1977 when she and Jimmy moved to Mount Ayr to retire and make their home. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Mount Ayr.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jimmy in 1987; a brother, Walter Bradley; and a sister, Dorothy Grindstaff.
Survivors include a son Stephen Sickels of Mount Ayr; daughter Jane Minnick of Urbandale, Iowa; one grandson, Joshua Minnick and friend Jessica Fish of Grant City, Missouri; one sister, Wolene Russell of Des Moines; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 27, 2001, at Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr with Reverend Sue Thomas officiating. Musicians were Ginny Eighmy and John Allen. Casket bearers were Jerry Haley, Rob Haley, Brent Wurster, Gordon Bradley, Mike Sickels, Ron Sickels and Steve Lowman.
Helen was laid to rest in the Rose Hill Cemetery , Mount Ayr.
ELIZABETH J. ZEILER
Elizabeth Jean (Danielson) Zeiler died of cancer Sunday, September 9, 2001, at her home in Saint Ignatius, Montana. She was 56 and had been a resident of Saint Ignatius for 12 years.
She was born August 2, 1945 in Mount Ayr, Iowa to Lloyd "Pete" and Ruby (Knight) Danielson.
She attended schools in Shelton, Washington and graduated from Shelton high school in 1964.
She married Charles Henry Zeiler on August 14, 1965 in San Diego, California.
Mrs. Zeiler worked as a beautician, retail clerk and upholsterer.
Her interests included painting, cake decorating, sewing, crocheting and knitting. She was inquisitive, adventurous and willing to tackle anything that presented a challenge.
She was a member of the Missionary Alliance Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Ruby Danielson; and a sister Joyce (Danielson) Du Fresne.
Survivors include her husband Charles Henry Zeiler of Saint Ignatius, Montana; son Charles Henry "Pete" Zeiler, Jr. and his wife Fawn of Saint Ignatius; daughter Hope Lee Wall of Saint Ignatius; brother Lloyd Danielson of Shelton, Washington; sisters, Margaret Wilson of Mount Ayr, Virginia Mercer of Olympia, Washington, Mary Ann Barnes of Randle, Washington, Faith Danielson of Everett, Washington and Iva Bourney of Shelton; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2120 First Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109.
VIVIAN DOROTHY BLAKE
Vivian Dorothy Blake was born April 29, 1911, at home south of Delphos, Iowa, to Clark Mills and Effie Mae (Masden) Pratt. Vivian grew up near Delphos and graduated from Delphos high school in 1929. She furthered her education at Aurora College in Aurora, Illinois. She graduated from Aurora College in 1933 and taught school in Ringgold county for two years.
Vivian was united in marriage to Hugh Schlapia on June 11, 1933, at the Hickory Grove Church, south of Mount Ayr, Iowa. They lived on farms five miles south of Diagonal and three and one-half miles northwest of Diagonal before moving into Diagonal in the early 1940s. In addition to being a devoted mother and wife, Vivian was an Avon representative for many years. She was a member of the Methodist church, later being the United Church in Diagonal, a charter member of the Tuesday Club and belonged to the Priscella Club. Vivian and Hugh spent the winters in Texas and returning to Diagonal in 1976, Hugh passed away on April 3, 1976.
Vivian married Dwain Blake on February 20, 1979, at McAllen, Texas. In the summer of 1980, Vivian moved to Webster City, Iowa and they continued to winter in Texas. Dwain passed away on October 14, 1994. For a short time, Vivian resided at the Lodge on Ashworth in West Des Moines, Iowa, but she returned to Diagonal in December 1995 where she lived until becoming a resident of Clearview Home in February 2001.
Vivian passed away suddenly on October 4, 2001.
Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, including her stepfather Floyd Boyce; both husbands; her oldest son Jerry; stepson Dale Blake and his son Don Blake and an infant stepgrand-daughter; brothers, Glenn and Paul Pratt; sisters-in-law, Viola Pratt, Von Pratt, Bonnie Pratt, Hazel Schlapia, Ruth Page and her husband Harold; brothers-in-law, Bill Jessen, Ivan Price, John Lorenz, Francis Schlapia and Harry Schlapia.
Vivian is survived by her three sons, Alvin and wife Mary Ann of Creston, Iowa, Ronald and wife Toni and Robert and wife Cindy, all of Diagonal; daughter-in-law Rosemary Schlapia of Mount Ayr; friend and mother to four of her grandchildren Vonnie Kinkade of Creston; stepdaughter Mary Hill and husband William of Stanhope, Iowa; stepdaughter-in-law Jennette Blake of Webster City; 12 grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 11 stepgreat-grandchildren and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Homer Pratt of Groton, Connecticut, Robert Pratt and wife Marty of Corvallis, Oregon and Donald Pratt and wife Maxine of Harrisburg, Ohio; four sisters, Etta Mae Wilson and husband Don of West Des Moines, June Stephens and husband Ray of Des Moines, Helen Michelson and husband Lester of West Des Moines and Doris Klejch and husband Norman of Mount Ayr; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Pratt of Mount Ayr, Marjorie Jessen of Creston, Wanda Lorenz of Dallas Center, Iowa, June Schlapia of Stillman Valley, Illinois and Patty Schlapia of Creston; brother-in-law Leroy Schlapia of Creston; and many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 8, 2001, at United Church of Diagonal, Diagonal. Officiating was Reverend Karen Garrison and providing music were Judy Newton, Debbie Hoepker and Jennifer Schaefer. Casket bearers were Mark Schlapia, Bruce Rezmer, Jim Schuberth, Dale Sawtelle, Travis Shaha, Doug Schlapia, Darin Schlapia, Randy Hoepker, Tim Schaefer, Jason Heck, Adam Schlapia and Jeremy Novak.
Vivian was laid to rest in the Diagonal Cemetery , Diagonal.
Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr was in charge of the arrangements.
FORREST KNOX HARVEY
Forrest (Pete) Harvey was born September 30, 1908, at the home place west of Clearfield, Iowa. He was the son of Granville and Dora (Knox) Harvey. He attended country school at Grant #3 and "Cornbread College" and graduated from Clearfield high school in 1928. He married Jean Worthington on June 11, 1938, at Clearfield. She passed away on September 29, 1998.
Pete was a life-long farmer at the home place until his retirement in 1987 when he and Jean moved to Lenox, Iowa. He was a member of the Clearfield United Methodist Church where he served on many committees and boards. He was active as long as his health permitted. In his earlier years he worked for the Taylor County Assessor and the ASCS office. He loved fishing and raised big gardens throughout his life.
Pete died Sunday, October 7, 2001 in Lenox.
Survivors include two children, Sanford Lee Harvey and his wife Madeleine of Orange, Virginia and Kathleen M. Winfree of Lenox; grandchildren, Darin A. Winfree and wife Lisa of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, Christopher J. Harvey and wife Nancy of Italy, New York, Denice A. (Winfree) Modlin and husband Galen of Sergeant Bluff and Michael J. Harvey of Blacksburg, Virginia; great-granddaughters, Miranda J. Mercer and Brittnie Willitt of Sergeant Bluff; one sister Hazel Knox Lundberg of Denver, Colorado; one brother Clifford Harvey and wife Anne of Westminister, California; one sister-in-law Gail Rothmeyer of Dallas, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Jean; brothers, Bill and Paul; sisters, Edith and Opal; and son-in-law Wyman (Joe) Winfree.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 10, 2001, at the United Methodist Church in Clearfield with Reverends Len Garrison and Tim Maxa officiating. Musicians were Mrs. Jean Huffman and Mrs. Chantelle Jennett. Casket bearers were Christopher Harvey, Michael Harvey, Galen Modlin, Stanley Knox, Rick Callison and Ivan Stephens.
Pete was laid to rest in the Clearfield Cemetery , Clearfield.
Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr was in charge of the arrangements.
ELVIN SAVILLE
Lee Elvin Saville was born April 30, 1921 at home five miles east of Redding, Iowa to James Bernard and Zula Alma (Denney) Saville.
Elvin attended Middle Fork #2 country school and graduated high school from Mount Ayr in 1941.
Elvin was united in marriage to May Ellen Garrard on April 21, 1945 at Redding. He was a farmer and lived most all of his life east of Redding. May passed away on May 27, 1978 and Elvin moved into Mount Ayr in 1981. Elvin passed away on October 1, 2001 while a resident at the Mount Ayr Health Care Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife May; a granddaughter Wanda Saville; and a sister Bernadene Platt.
Elvin is survived by his children, Gary Elvin and wife Debra of Kellerton, Iowa, Marcia Ellen Reed and husband Gary of Soldotna, Alaska, and Rodney Lee and wife Margaret of Maryville, MO; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; a brother Clyde and wife Delores of Wheaton, Illinois; sisters, Esther Parker and husband Frank of Shannon City, Iowa, LaVena Parker and husband Oliver of Kellerton, and Ruth Saville of Mount Ayr; a brother-in-law Denzil Platt of Redding; a sister-in-law Vera Jane Waugh and husband Leroy of Bedford, Iowa; nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 6, 2001 at Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr with Reverend Sue Thomas officiating. Musicians were Mrs. Debbie Cannon and Steve Swigart. Casket bearers were Joe Saville, Luke Carter, Kenneth Quick, Mike Paul, Glen Hoyt, Larry Young and Paul Fletchall.
Honorary pallbearers were Ellen Saville, Lisa Reed, Mary Saville, Megan Carter, Erin Fletchall, Jeff Reed, Levi Carter, Jared Reed and Matthew Saville.
Elvin was laid to rest in the Redding Cemetery , Redding.
MYRTLE SPURRIER STEWART
Myrtle Spurrier Stewart was born April 19, 1908, at Mount Ayr, Iowa to Sam and Helen (Hawthorne) Spurrier.
She attended and graduated from Mount Ayr high school. She furthered her education at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. After receiving her degree from Drake University she taught there for one year.
Myrtle returned to Mount Ayr and married Forest Lee Stewart on April 30, 1931.
Myrtle taught piano lessons out of her home for many years. She was a member of the First Christian Church.
On December 8, 1941, the family moved to Des Moines where Myrtle would make her home and continue teaching piano. She was a member of College Avenue Christian Church, P.E.O. Chapter IE, Mu Phi Epsilon, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Treble Clef, Music & Drama Club and was past president of Civic Music.
Myrtle died October 4, 2001, while a resident of Calvin Manor in Des Moines.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on September 30, 1990; a grandson; her son-in-law Justin Lutz; two brothers, Frank and Harry Spurrier; and two sisters, Helen Wiese and Margaret Tennant.
Survivors include two sons, David and wife Carol and Stephen and wife Andrea, all of Des Moines; one daughter Helen Lutz of Montrose, Colorado; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 12, 2001, at Rose Hill Cemetery
in Mount Ayr, conducted by Reverend Tony Thurston of the College Avenue Christian Church.
Memorials are directed to the College Avenue Christian Church.
Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr is in charge of the arrangements.
LEOLA E. ANDERSON
Leola E. Anderson was one of fourteen children born to Marshall and Alice Byrom. She was born on September 23, 1921 in Hartley, Iowa, and passed away on October 6, 2001 at the Worth County Convalescence Center in Grant City, Missouri at the age of 80. Leola has now joined her two heroes, husbands Edward and Charles.
Leola first met and married Edward E. Graves in 1941. To this union one son, Robert E. Graves was born. Leola received word that her husband, Edward, while serving in the U. S. armed forces during World War II had given his life during that war's worst battle, The Battle of the Bulge. In his last letter to Leola he had written, "Honey, I have to go be a good soldier and you have to stay home and be a good soldier, too." He gave his life for his country and died with honor, being awarded several medals, including the Silver Star, the Silver Cluster and the Purple Heart.
Leola, now a widow with her two-year-old son, Robert, was left alone to make a new life. After a time she met and married the second love of her life, Charles M. Anderson. Charles was a farmer and he and Leola and Robert made their home in Blockton, Iowa. They purchased a farm in the area and worked the land. Charles raised Robert as his own son. Charles became a Shriner and Leola a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Blockton. From a picture taken at that time in her life it was evident how happy and proud she was. They worked that small farm and Robert grew up only knowing Charles as his father. Today he speaks proudly of both men, as well as of his mother, Leola.
Leola just had her 80th birthday, along with a celebration to honor the event, thanks to her closest friend and caregiver Joyce Brown. The hearts of Leola's family can't thank Joyce and Richard and their family enough for all they have done on her behalf. The family prays that God would truly bless and keep the Brown family for all the years of help and care shown to Leola.
The staff of the Worth County Convalescence Center showed tender loving care to Leola throughout her years there and the staff at Ringgold County Hospital gave great care to Leola during the times she was a patient at their facility.
Leola was a member of the Blockton Christian Church, having been baptized by George Swan on January 22, 1950, and was a Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in Blockton.
Leola was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and may be considered as an Eastern Star herself, now shining down upon her family.
Leola is survived by her son Robert E. Graves and wife Judy of Henderson, Colorado; her sisters, Agusta Oldfield of Nebraska City, Nebraska and Rose Miller of Mount Ayr, Iowa; her brother Wayne Byrom of Cameron, Missouri; her grandchildren, Colleen Stilson of Freeport, Illinois, Shawn Graves of Freeport, Illinois, Melinda Graves of Madison, Wisconsin and Melissa Sisler of Madison, Wisconsin; her great-grandchildren, Dannielle Stilson, Ty Austin Stilson and Camdon Jon Sisler; and many nieces, nephews and close friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 10, 2001, at the Christian Church in Blockton with Reverend Scott Marcum officiating. Musicians were Marvel Lawrence and Jodi Lawrence. Casket bearers were Richard Brown, Russell Naill, Richard Johnson, Joe Everhart, Earl Drake and David Loutzenhiser. Honorary pallbearers were Leo Dillon, Glen Hall and Edgar Meek.
Leola was laid to rest in the Rose Hill Cemetery , Blockton.
Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr was in charge of the arrangements.
