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Martha Jane Jacobs
Martha Jane Jacobs, 95, formerly of Clear Lake, died Wednesday,
Jan. 18, 1995, at North Iowa Mercy Health Center's east campus.
Her body was cremated. Burial will take place at a later date. The
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, is in charge of
arrangements. Those wishing to make memorials may do so in her
name.
Martha Jane Jacobs was born June 8, 1899, in Parnell, Mo., Nodaway
County, the daughter of Marian F. and Sarah Ellen (Dukes) Pope. She
attended Parnell High School and went on to college. She taught
school in rural Nodaway County, Mo.
On Jan. 29, 1929, she married William Jacobs in Marshalltown,
Iowa. She was employed as a cook in several area restaurants, but
spent 10 years at the Shady Beach in Clear Lake, before retiring in
the 1960s. She especially enjoyed reading, watching television,
doing puzzles, and the company of her pet dog. She is survived by
a niece and nephew; good friends, Orval and Trina Mestad,
Curtis Mestad and Genevieve Kline, all of Clear Lake.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, in 1963; and
sister, Ethel.
Sylvia M. Chehock
Sylvia M. Chehock, 98, of the Good Shepherd Care Center in Mason
City, Iowa, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1995, at North Iowa Mercy Health
Center's east campus, Mason City, Iowa. Her body was cremated and
private services were held at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel,
Clear Lake. Burial was in the Manly Cemetery, Manly, Iowa.
Ref: Dra Kunz
Sylvia was born May 16, 1896 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter
of Daniel and Dra (Kunz) Daubenmeir. She grew up in the Cedar Rapids
area and married Harry P. Klinge there in 1913.He preceded her in
death in 1941. She owned and operated Sylvia's Dellicatesen in
Manly from 1941-46. She married Paul Chehock in 1946 at the Little
Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple farmed near Plymouth, Iowa.
In 1975 she moved to Clear lake, to live with her son. She remained
in Clear Lake until 1989 when she moved to Good Shepherd. She was a
member of the Grandmother's Club in Clear Lake and the Farmers, Wives
and Daughter's Club of rural Plymouth. She was a former member of
EUB Church, now known as Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly.
Sylvia enjoyed fishing with her granddaughters, traveling and hobbies
of all kinds.
She is survived by a daughter, June Birdsell and her husband, Don;
a son, David Kling and his wife, Pat, all of Clear Lake;
12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 23 great-great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; a sister,
Cleo Field; three sons, Danny Klinge, Robert Klinge and
James Klinge.
William B. "Doc" Kennedy
Dr. William B. "Doc" Kennedy, 75, of Urbandale, Iowa, formerly of
Coralville, Iowa, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995, at Mercy Hospital
Medical Center in Des Moines, from cancer.
Dr. Kennedy was born in Clear Lake on July 8, 1919, the son of
Russell and Floy (Glasier) Kennedy. He was united in marriage to
Jeri Wass in 1938 in Mason City, Iowa. His wife preceded him in
death in 1982.
...Iowa Woodcarvers Association of which he was a founding member.
He wrote a column for the Coralville Courier called Docspot and he
was responsible for establishing and running the annual pumpkin
carving contest in Coralville 15 years ago.
A Masonic Memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 21, at Lensing's
Oak Hill Funeral Home in Coralville, with the Clarksville Lodge #668
of Coralville officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in
Coralville.
Gladys L. Nelson
Gladys L. Nelson, 89, formerly of Clear Lake, died Thursday,
Jan. 19, 1995, at the Good Shepherd Care Center, Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 23, at the Ward-Van Slyke
Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake. The Christian Science Reader will be
Genevieve McGowan. Burial was in the Clear Lake Cemetery. The family
suggests memorials to the Christian Science Church.
Gladys was born June 14, 1905, in Mason City, the daughter of
Iver and Anna (Iverson) Nelson. She was a native of Clear Lake, who
spent most of her life in the community. She was a graduated of Clear
Lake schools. She was employed as a teacher. She was a longtime
member of the Christian Science Church in Clear Lake.
She is survived by a brother, Alvin I. Nelson and his wife, Mary,
of Ce ....
Phyllis Marian Wilkins
Phyllis Marian Wilkins, 73, Carlsbad, Calif., widow of
William R. Wilkins, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 1995, at her home,
surrounded by loved ones. Memorial services were held Friday,
Jan. 27, at First Presbyterian Church, Mason City, with the
Rev. Donald Simmonds officiating. Burial was in the Memorial Park
Cemetery. There was no visitation. The body was cremated.
Phyllis was born Oct. 12, 1921, in Duluth, Minn., the daughter
of Roy and Laura Westfall. She was a graduate of Washburn High
School and attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
On Aug. 24, 1940, she married William "Bill" Wilkins in Minneapolis,
where they resided. In 1954, they moved to Clear Lake, where they
made their home for 10 years before moving to Mason City in 1964.
Phyllis had a full and rewarding career as a homemaker for her family.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Mason City, for many
years. Over her lifetime, she served at several churches as Sunday
School teacher, Sunday School superintendent and also church librarian.
She was both a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader for more than a decade.
Phyllis served as president of Music Mothers and other youth
organizations in Clear Lake as well as playing an integral role
in the "Reading Is Fundamental" (RIF) Program at Hoover Elementary
School in Mason City. Phyllis was a past member of Todays Club,
O.T. Club, Chapter L.K., P.E.O. and a member of S.C. Chapter of P.E.O.
in Carlsbad.
Additionally, she was a member of the Solana Beach Presbyterian
Church in Solona Beach, Calif.
She was an avid reader, enjoyed golf, classical music, travel and
the challenge and adventure of life. In recent years, Phyllis took
courses and taught life story writing, having articles published in
local California publications.
She is survived by two sons, William R. Wilkins Jr. of Bellevue, Wash.,
and Todd R. Wilkins of Mill Creek, Wash.; two daughters,
Linda Beamer Shortreed of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Holly Wilkins Stork,
San Diego, Calif.; nine grandchildren, Libby and Peter Wilkins,
Todd, Anne and Jennie Beamer, Allison Wilkins Hopper and
Timmy Wilkins, and Andrew and Alexander Stork; and one
great-granddaughter, Ashley Wilkins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Laura Westfall;
her husband, William R. Wilkins Sr.; and one sister, Joyce Belt.
Russell Ernest Wilson Marshall
Russell Ernest Wilson Marshall, 79, of Canoga Park, Calif., died
Monday, Jan. 24, 1995, at his home.
Graveside services were held Friday, Jan. 27, at the Congregational
Church in Clear Lake, officiated. Burial will follow in the Clear Lake
Cemetery. The Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel was in charge of services.
Russell was born Dec. 3, 1915 in Salem, Ind., the son of Preston and
Essie (Durnil) Marshall. He moved with his family to Clear Lake,
at an early age. He attended Clear Lake schools. In 1939, he moved
to California. He served as a private in the United States Army
during World War II. Employed as a house painter, he later worked
as a painter for the Portland, Ore. School District for 20 years,
retiring in 1977. After retirement he moved to Canoga Park, Calif.,
to live with his son.
Russell was an accomplished artist who was especially talented
painting landscapes, clowns and animals. He also enjoyed playing
golf and the banjo.
He is survived by his son, Gary Marshall and his wife, Mary,
Canoga Park, Calif.; four grandchildren, Sandra Rebbeck of
Reno, Nev., Barbara Curtiss of Littlerock, Calif., Darcy Marshall
of North Hills, Calif., and JoAnn Marshall, North Hollywood, Calif.;
five great-grandchildren, Brandy Marshall, North Hills, Calif.,
Talena, Lora and Debra and Russell Curtiss, all of Littlerock,
Calif.; a brother, Fred Marshall of Scappoose, Ore.; and a sister,
Leona Brooks, Scappoose, Ore.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ray Marshall
and Pally Marshall; three sisters, Zella Carter, Ladell Dyer and
Francys Pritchard. Pallbearers were Pat Marshall, Gerald Jensen,
Ralph (Red) Johnson and Dick Rogers.
John Kendall (Jr.) Johnson
Dr. J.K. Johnson, Jr., 91, Clear Lake, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 1995,
at his home. A prayer service was held at the Ward-Van Slyke
Funeral Home Monday, Jan. 30, with the Rev. Donald Simmonds of
First Presbyterian Church officiating. Pat Treloar was the organist,
and Dee Williams, soloist.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 31, at First United
Methodist Church, Jefferson, Iowa, with the Dr. Allen Call officiating.
Interment was in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson.
Dr. Johnson asked that memorials be directed to Hospice of
North Iowa in Mason City and Genesis Development in Jefferson.
John Kendall Johnson, Jr., was born Feb. 24, 1903 in Jefferson, Iowa.
His parents regarded caring for others as a responsibility and a joy,
and the value they placed on service became in John an element of
character. He spent his life as a physician and community servant.
J.K. Johnson lived most of his life in Jefferson. He graduated
from Jefferson High School in 1921 and received his medical
training at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Upon
completion of his medical education in 1927, he returned to
Jefferson to join his father's practice. He was passionate about
medicine, engaging in active practice for 63 years. Although he
retired in 1990 after moving to Clear Lake to be closer to....
He was a member of many local, state and national organizations
and an officer in most of them. With his wife, Vera, as his
constant and tireless partner, "Doc" was an energetic promoter
of Jefferson and his home state. It was as much a measure of his
vitality as a sign of his commitment to service that after moving
to Clear Lake at the age of 88, he quickly made a place for
himself in the community as a volunteer. His work on the Main
Street Clear Lake effort, the Convention and Visitors Bureau,
the Board of the Iowa Trolley Park and as the unofficial
photographer for the Chamber of Commerce, among other activities,
helped to make him a familiar face in his new home town.
Though motivated by the great pleasure he found in working with
people and somewhat uncomfortable with public recognition,
Dr. Johnson had the good fortune to be recognized and appreciated
during his life. He received many awards and acknowledgements for
his professional and volunteer activities.
He is survived by a daughter Mary Ann Hendricks and her
husband Dr. James Hendricks; grandchildren Thomas Hendricks and
his wife, Susan and their children, James and Megan, and
Dr. John Hendricks and his wife, Kathy, and their nephew, Josh.
