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FRED SKINNER
Funeral services for Fred Skinner, age 50, of Blockton, Iowa were held Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bedford Community high school in Bedford, Iowa.
Freddie Arthur Skinner, retired Bedford school teacher, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2002 at his home in Blockton, surrounded by his family and friends.,while continuing his battle with cancer.
Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery
in Blockton. The family strongly urges memorials be directed to the Blockton Fire and Ambulance or Hospice of Central Iowa in Mount Ayr.
Fred Skinner was born March 21, 1952 in Mount Ayr, Iowa, the son of Ralph Percy Skinner and Jean Elizabeth Davis Skinner. He grew up and lived most of his life in the Blockton area. Fred was a 1970 graduate of the Bedford Community high school and earned his bachelor's degree in 1974 from Northwest Missouri State University. In 1974 he was united in marriage to Sheryl Lynn Green. To this union a daughter Jennifer Jean and a son William Ralph were born.
Although Fred and Sheryl divorced, they continued to remain friends throughout his life. On June 5, 1999, Fred was united in marriage to Virginia Marshall Waggoner in Blockton. Through this marriage, Fred grew close to her children, William Robert, Steven Anthony and Suzanne Marie.
Fred taught one year in Sheridan, Missouri before dedicating 27 years to the students of the Bedford Community school district. He taught science and health, mostly working with middle school students. Fred coached football, basketball, softball and golf, influencing many young lives during his teaching career. He regretfully retired from teaching in 2002 due to ill health.
Fred loved being a father and cherished the years spent raising his children. Through his illness, these memories comforted and cheered him. He was always an enthusiastic outdoors-man who enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting and golf, as well as working with his dogs. Fred was known as an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and Saint Louis Cardinal baseball fan.
As a youth, Fred was baptized at the Blockton Christian Church. He most recently attended the Gentry Christian Church, developing a deeper spiritual belief and maturing in his Christian faith.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Jean Skinner; a brother-in-law Glenn Harvey Hughes; and an infant great-niece Etta Jo.
Left to cherish Fred's memory are his wife Virginia of Blockton; daughter Jennifer Peters and husband R.J. and Fred's expected grandchild of Clarinda; son Will Skinner and his special friend Sara Wyer of Blockton; sister Mary Jo Hughes of Grant City, Missouri; a half brother Bennie Davis and wife Rita of Brunswick, Georgia; stepdaughter Suzie Waggoner of Kansas City, Missouri; two stepsons, Steven Waggoner of Norfolk, Virginia and Robert Waggoner and wife Maura and two stepgrandsons, William and Marshall Waggoner, all of Mililani, Hawaii; along with numerous nieces, nephews, friends and special pet dog Mousey.
Fred deeply treasured his family, friends and students. He was especially in awe of the tremendous support and concern shown him throughout his illness.
Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford was in charge of the arrangements.
EVA M. DEEMER
Eva Maye Deemer was born October 8, 1913 near Mount Ayr, Iowa to Charles and Bertha (Hammond) Waddell. She departed this life on January 27, 2003 at the Clearview Home in Mount Ayr which had been her home since October, 1998.
Eva lived all but 10 years of her life in the vicinity of Mount Ayr. On April 11, 1931 she was married to Albert Deemer in Osceola, Iowa. To this union four daughters were born: Laverne Eloise (Dee), Lois Elaine, Alberta Joyce and Pamela Lynn. Albert and Eva bought a farm south of Mount Ayr in 1942 and lived there until 1972 when they moved into Mount Ayr. After Albert's death in 1985 Eva moved to an apartment in Heritage Park. She was very happy there and enjoyed all her neighbors.
Albert and Eva were privileged to celebrate 50 years of marriage in 1981. This and other family times were always special to Eva. She often recalled them.
Eva gave her life to Christ at a young age and was later baptized at the Christian Church in Mount Ayr. Later she transferred her membership to the United Methodist Church in Mount Ayr where she remained a member until her death.
Eva was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Bertha; brothers, Alvin, Ray, Harry, Dick and J.R.; sisters, Opal Bayman, Pearl Gibbens and Eunice Deemer; and a son-in-law, Neil Kidney, whom she loved as her son.
She is survived by her daughters, Dee Kaus and husband Neil of Scottsdale, Arizona, Lois Johnson and husband Kenny and Joyce Smith and husband Max, both of Mount Ayr, and Pamela Heckathorn of Fort Hills, Arizona; two sisters, Irene Spencer and Marjorie Warnke, both of Mount Ayr; grandchildren, Tedi Klein and husband Ken of Fort Hills, Arizona, Randy Kidney of Scottsdale, Arizona, Kris Kidney and wife Michelle of Chandler, Arizona, Kelli Hoffman of Scottsdale, Arizona, Terri Cole and husband Dick of Mount Ayr, Kevin Johnson and wife Gina of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Lesa Rouse of Des Moines, Jeff Smith and wife Tammy of Denver, Colorado, Sherri Seynaeve and husband Randy of Vancouver, Washington, Sheila Le and husband Bo of Arlington, Washington, Amy Heckathorn of Fort Hills, Arizona and Andrew Heckathorn of Des Moines; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 21, 2003 at the Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr with Reverend Susan Thomas officiating. Musical selections of "The Old Rugged Cross," "In The Garden," and "One Day At A Time" were provided by Debbie Cannon and June and James Smith.
Casket bearers were Andrew Heckathorn, Amy Heckathorn, Kevin Johnson, Kiley Gorman, Jeff Smith, Lesa Rouse and Chad Rouse. Honorary pallbearers were Tedi Klein, Randy Kidney, Kris Kidney, Kelli Hoffman, Terri Cole, Sherri Seynaeve and Sheila Le.
Eva was laid to rest in the Rose Hill Cemetery
at Mount Ayr.
KATHERYN JANIECE GLENDENNING
Katheryn Janiece Glendenning, age 79, of Albany, Missouri, passed away, January 31, 2003 at her home.
She was born October 15, 1923 in Worth county, Missouri to Herbert and Margaret (Jones) Weigart.
She married Truman B. Glendenning in 1942. They farmed in Iowa until 1956 when they moved to southern California. Mrs. Glendenning worked as a dental assistant for many years. After their retirement, Truman and Katheryn moved to Albany in 1978.
Mrs. Glendenning was a D.A.R. member and a member of the Albany United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school class for a number of years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Truman; and sister Retha Sherer.
Survivors include daughters, Barbara Glendenning of California and Lana Smith and husband David of Stanberry, Missouri; sister Melba Kelim of Bethany, Missouri; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2003 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel in Albany with graveside services held at 2:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery
in Mount Ayr, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Albany United Methodist Church or the Hands of Hope Hospice in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO 64402.
ELEANOR M. CAMPBELL
Mrs. Eleanor M. Campbell, 77, died on May 10, 1999 at the Fleur Heights Care Center in Des Moines, Iowa of heart failure.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 14, 1999 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Southtown Funeral Home in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 15, 1999 at the Southtown Funeral Home in Des Moines at 10:00 a.m. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 15, 1999, at 1:00 p.m., at the Rose Hill Cemetery , Mount Ayr, Iowa.
Mrs. Campbell was born to Dellitt and Elva Atwood Thompson on June 21, 1921 in Mount Ayr and was a life long resident of that city. She was the owner of Campbell's Fairground Cafe, retiring in 1976, and was a member of the Eagle's Southridge Mall Walkers' Club.
Mrs. Campbell is survived by sons, Marvin and wife Carol Campbell of Newton, Iowa, Charles Thomas and wife Chris Campbell of Des Moines and J. R. and wife Lana Campbell of Norwalk, Iowa; sisters, Lucille Benson of Mount Ayr and Phyllis Moore of Azusa, California; brother, Joe Thompson of Mount Ayr; companion, Donald D. Dooley of Des Moines; and eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Central Iowa or American Lung Association.
LEE CURTIS HOGUE
Lee Curtis Hogue, 38, of Waukee, Iowa died Sunday, May 2, 1999, at the University Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa of renal failure.
Mr. Hogue was born in Des Moines and was raised in Kellerton, Iowa where he lived prior to moving to Waukee. He married Rebecca Ann Rude on October 14, 1989 at the Waukee United Methodist Church in Waukee. He was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waukee.
Mr. Hogue is survived by his wife, Becky A. Hogue of Waukee; a daughter, Parker Leanne Hogue, age 1, of Waukee; a son, Wade Allen Hogue, age 3, of Waukee; mother, Irene Hogue of Creston, Iowa; father-in-law, Lynn Rude of Des Moines; mother-in-law, Nancy Rude of Des Moines; two brothers: Larry G. Hogue and wife Arletta of Ankeny and Lyle E. Hogue and wife Janet of Hatfield, Missouri; two brothers-in-law: Jeff Rude of Des Moines and Jason Rude, who is serving in the United States Marine Corps; three sisters-in-law: Chris Rude and Kelly Knight, both of Des Moines and Jennifer Rude of Stuart; and grandmother, Leota Hogue of Mount Ayr, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lyle Harvey Hogue, and his grandparents.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 5, 1999 at the Westover Funeral Home in Des Moines, Iowa. Interment was in the Waukee Cemetery.
GERALDINE RIEF
Geraldine Rief was born December 14, 1912 at Kellerton, Iowa to Rudolph and Myrtle Stevens Fogle. She passed away May 6, 1999 at the Clearview Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa at the age of 86 years.
Geraldine graduated from Kellerton high school in 1930. Along with her two children, Bob and Peggy, she moved to Diagonal, Iowa in 1933. She obtained her teachers certificate and taught country school for nine years at Knowlton, Iowa. She also worked at Bob Holland's Cafe part time.
On April 10, 1943, she was united in marriage to Freeman Rief at Bethany, MO and her home and family were the highlights of her life. She assisted him in operating the plumbing business, the Laundromat and was involved in farming right up to the time of her death.
Family dinners were important and everyone was welcome. Her chocolate cake and homemade dinner rolls were requested favorites. She was an avid fan of college basketball and never missed watching or listening to a Hawkeye game. Her children and grandchildren were the joy of her life. Her advice to them was to overlook flaws in others and to never hold a grudge.
Geraldine was active in her church, the school and community events. She was a longtime member of the Priscilla Club and had a special interest in the American Legion Auxiliary.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Freeman on November 5, 1988.
Left to mourn her passing are her children, Bob Mahoney of Prescott, AZ, Peggy Mahoney of Creston, Iowa, Stevon Rief and his wife Karen of Laurel, Iowa, Randy Rief of Creston, and Willis Rief and his wife Cindy of San Diego, California; three grandchildren, Robert Mahoney, Taylor Rief and Chad Rief; three great-grandchildren, Megan, Erin and Caitlin Mahoney; one brother Raymond Fogle of Creston; and three sisters, Lucille Nichols and Marie Maes of Vancouver, Washington and Margaret Cochran of Portland, Oregon.
Funeral services were held at the United Church of Diagonal on Monday, May 10, 1999 with Reverend Pam Farren officiating. Judy Newton, Mary Trullinger and Margaret Bickers provided music. Casketbearers were John Whittington, Charles Fletcher, Alan Bentley, Kenny Sobotka, Doug Ruby and Frank Gunsolley. Honorary pallbearers were A. J. Kessler, Bud Beymer, Kenny Morrow, Wayne Taylor, Albert Drake, LaVern Klejch and Gene Gunsolley.
Interment was in the Knowlton Cemetery , Diagonal.
Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAM PERRY STUCK
William Perry Stuck of Long Beach, California died from acute respiratory arrest on March 23, 1999.
He was born in Ringgold county, Iowa to Jonathan and May Stuck on June 30, 1911. He was the youngest of seven children and was the last one to pass away. He was graduated from Mount Ayr high school, Mount Ayr, Iowa in 1929.
On June 24, 1933 he married Ethel Arlene Smithson in Creston, Iowa. They were married for nearly 65 years when Ethel passed away on May 22, 1998.
They lived in Mount Ayr until 1941 before moving to Long Beach, California with their daughter Yvonne Kay. William worked at Douglas Aircraft and managed several gas stations before he retired.
He is survived by his daughter Yvonne Kay Ross and her husband Stanford Ross and their sons, David and Michael Ross, and William and Ethel's great-grandchildren, Sage and Hannah Ross of Huntington Beach, California.
His earthly body was laid to rest next to his wife Ethel at Westminster Memorial Park in Westminster, California.
Both William and Ethel are greatly missed by their family. They were loving, kind, honest and generous people.
JESSIE ALMA TRULLINGER
Jessie Alma Trullinger, daughter of John Silas and Carrie Oliver Saville was born April 6, 1904 near Redding, Iowa and passed away May 3, 1999 at the Clearview Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa at the age of 95 years and 27 days.
She grew to womanhood near Redding, graduating from the Redding high school with the class of 1921. She later attended the State Teacher's College of Maryville, Missouri and had extension work from the State Teacher's College at Cedar Falls, Iowa. Twenty years of her life were spent teaching in the schools of Ringgold county.
On February 10, 1928 she was united in marriage with Loren Trullinger in the Mount Ayr Methodist parsonage by the Reverend Jay Kirkendale. To this union one daughter was born, Lorene Huddle and her husband Carroll of Lincoln, NE. There are three grandsons, Steven, Dale and Kyle Rice; one granddaughter, Shari Stanley, and 11 great-grandchildren, all of Lincoln, NE.
She is also survived by two sisters, Vera Buss of Red Oak, Iowa and Ola Ridge of Blockton, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Loren on July 26, 1988 and five brothers, Wilbur, Emerson, Cecil, Howard and Kermit Saville.
Funeral services were at the Wilson-Watson & Armsrong Funeral Home of Mount Ayr on Friday, May 7, 1999 with Reverend Wilburn Bennett officiating. Nancy Sackett, Mary Trullinger and Margaret Bickers provided music. Casketbearers were Steven Rice, Kyle Rice, Lloyd C. Ridge, Dale Rice, Gary Stanley and James Ridge.
Interment was in the Redding Cemetery , Redding.
CLIFFORD MILO BOSWORTH
Clifford Milo Bosworth, 83, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky died on Monday, December 14, 1998 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, Maryland. He was the husband of Margaret Wells Bosworth who died in June of 1998.
Born on April 22, 1915 in Tingley, Iowa, he was the son of Charles E. and Eva G. Burleigh Bosworth. Mr. Bosworth was a chemical engineer with Seagrams Company retiring after more than 40 years of service. He was a long-time and active member of Christ Church where he sang in the choir for many years.
Surviving are two daughters, Roberta (Bobby) Lynn Finigan and husband, Brian M. of Frederick, Maryland and Kathy Moore and husband Chris K. of Montclair, Virginia; five grandchildren: Jenny Moore, Meghan Moore, Erin Finigan, Sean Finigan, Kara Finigan; and one sister, Eleanor West of Iowa City, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Don Bosworth and one sister, Charlene Lufter.
Memorial services were held earlier in Louisville, Kentucky. Graveside services and interment will be held at noon on Sunday, June 6, 1999 in the Tingley Cemetery
at Tingley, Iowa with Rev. Steve Parker officiating.
