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     Helen Minnie Fear was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,4 She Helen Minnie Fear, daughter of Glenn and Mae Fear, was born near Sigourney, Iowa September 2, 1920 and departed this life February 26, 1921, age 5 months and 24 days. She leaves behind a father, mother and one sister Thelma France's and other relatives to mourn her departure. Funeral services were held at the home, Monday, February 28 at 2 PM. Reverend R. G. Nye officiating. Intered at Connor cemetery.⁴ She was born on September 2, 1920 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,3,4 She died on February 26, 1921 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,4

     Earl Allen "Pete" Shipley Earl A. “Pete” Shipley, 66, of What Cheer died August 28, 1982 at the Mahaska County Hospital. He was born October 23, 1915, in Keokuk County to Howard A. and Lela Mae Roberts Shipley. He married Thelma F. Fear August 13, 1937, at Oskaloosa. He was a retired farmer and carpenter. He had lived in What Cheer since 1967. Prior to that, he lived in Sigourney and 10 years in Hayesville. Survivors include his wife; a son, Garry D; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brothers, Jack and M. L. Shipley; and sisters, Mrs. Carl Dilley, and Mrs. Dale Ingle. Preceding him in death were his parents, a son, Larry, a brother and a granddaughter. Services were held August 31 at Harden Funeral Chapel in What Cheer with Rev. Duane Ferguson officiating. Burial was in Garrett cemetery near Delta.³ His Social Security Number was 480-32-2420.⁵ He was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.³ He was born on October 23, 1915 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3,4 He married Thelma Frances Fear, daughter of Glen Floyd Fear and Jessica Mae "Jessie" Davis, on August 13, 1937 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^1,6,2,3 Earl Allen "Pete" Shipley died on August 28, 1982 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 66.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 479-12-6591.⁴ Howard Wayne Keller Wayne Keller, 85, died May 23 at the Sigourney Care Center. He was born Sept. 3, 1917, to Harry Joy and Alta Mae Brown Keller, near South English. He attended school in Hayesville. He lived and farmed west of Hayesville and was a accomplished mechanic. He married Opal Adams March 5, 1940. She died Feb. 15, 1943. He later married Lavetta Kleinschmidt Swearingen on June 13, 1945, she died Jan. 27, 1984. He then married Thelma Frances Fear Shipley on Feb. 1, 1985 in Johnson County, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his wives, parents, a step-son Larry Shipley and step-father Charlie Beal. Those left to mourn his passing are his wife Thelma, his children Pete and his wife Alberta Swearingen, Marietta and her husband Jerry Cook, Janice and her husband Jerry Sojka, David and his wife Kathy Keller, Vicky Thomas, Patty Davis, Dennis Keller, step-son Gary Shipley, 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, several step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren. Services were at Holm Funeral Home in Sigourney on May 26 with Frances Baumert officiating.⁵ He was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.³ He was born on September 3, 1917 at South English, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^4,3,5 He married Thelma Frances Fear, daughter of Glen Floyd Fear and Jessica Mae "Jessie" Davis, on February 1, 1985 at Johnson Co., Kansas.^2,5 Howard Wayne Keller died on May 23, 2003 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 85.^4,3,5

     His Social Security Number was 484-01-2981.⁵ Orville Olen Thompson was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.⁶ He was born on January 27, 1919 at Corydon, Iowa.^3,5,6,4 He married Wanda Margery Fear, daughter of Glen Floyd Fear and Jessica Mae "Jessie" Davis, on October 6, 1940.^7,1,2,6,8 Orville Olen Thompson died on November 17, 2003 at Fort Myers, Lee Co., Florida, at age 84.^2,3,5,6 He Orville Olen Thompson, 84, of Ft. Myers, passed away November 17, 2003. He was born in Corydon, IA. on January 27, 1919 to Esther and Lewis Thompson. He was the third of six boys all deceased before him. Orville served in the Navy Seabees in WWII in the South Pacific. He served two tours overseas in his 3 years of duty. He ran a crew of cement finishers. Orville was predeceased by his wife Wanda, his 5 brothers, mother and father. He relocated from Olathe, KS. to Ft. Myers in 1995. He is survived by his two daughters, Margery Veach of Olathe, KS. and Gaila Van Dee of Cape Coral, FL., grandchildren Rhonda Hoggett, Doug Veach, Rita Howe, Tim Van Dee and Tonya Reynolds, great-grandchildren Tarin, Colton and Wyatt Hoggett, Alaina Doll, Drew Van Dee, Karry and Coy Reynolds and loving friend Agnes Hartenstein. Orville was a menetor for his 2 sons-in-law and grandsons in teaching all of them how to stucco. Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at VFW Post 8463 in Cape Coral. Burial will be in Overland, KS. next to his wife Wanda. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Horizon Funeral Home & Cremation Center. on November 19, 2003.³ He Orville Olen Thompson, 84, died Mon., Nov. 17, 2003, at his home in Ft. Myers, Fla. He was born in Corydon, the son of Lew and Esther Thompson. The family moved to Sigourney when he was a boy. He married Wanda Fear in 1940 then in 1972 they moved to Kansas where he started a stucco business. He is survived by a special friend, Agnes Hartenstein; two daughters, Margery Veach of Olathe, Kan. and Gaila Van Dee of Cape Coral, Fla; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Thelma Keller and Veda Ewald both of What Cheer; two sisters-in-law, Pat Thompson of Sigourney and Virginia Barrett of Gravios Mills, Mo; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife in 1992; his father-in-law, Glen Fear; five brothers, Clarence, Elvin, Richard, Donald and Fredrick. A graveside service memorial will be at a later date in Olathe, Kan. on December 10, 2003.²

     Veda Irene Fear Veda Ewald, 81 of What Cheer died Friday, August 29, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in What Cheer. Burial will be in the Garrett Cemetery near Delta. Visitation will begin at noon on Tuesday; family present from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to further support P O W organizations and the Diabetes Foundation. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.hollandcoblefuneralhomes.com. Veda Irene Ewald was born June 7, 1933 in Delta, Iowa the daughter of Glen and Jessie Davis Fear. She attended school through the tenth grade and at age sixteen was united in marriage to Wayne Virgil Ewald on June 7, 1949. The couple started a family right away and assumed their life long positions on the Ewald Farm east of What Cheer. Most of her working career Veda was a full time homemaker and farm wife. In the mid 80’s Wayne and Veda both accepted positions at the University of Iowa where they worked until retiring. Veda was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW, and the Rose Bud Club. She also volunteered her time at the Flea Market and serviced as a board member for the What Cheer Opera House. She enjoyed dancing at the Odd Fellows in Ottumwa or in her own kitchen. Even with as very busy life Veda always made time for her family. Her selfless love for her family meant taking care of their needs and not her own. Veda’s door was always open and no one walked away from her table hungry. She will be remembered as a great mother who was full of laughter and a grandmother who showed love and never had to say it. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Wayne Ewald; four sisters, infant Eve Fear, infant Helen Fear, Thelma Keller and Wanda Thompson; and three of her most loyal friends: Maggie Mae, Sissy Sunshine and Shenandoah. Veda is survived by two daughters, Sandra Dellinger of Overland Park, Kansas and Shirley Ewald Cummins of Oskaloosa; six grandchildren, Quinten Brown, Jessikay Brown, Marina Dellinger, Irina Dellinger, Stacey Carrion and Anya Dellinger. She also leaves behind seven great grandchildren, Hunter Brown, Logen Brown, Donovan Thompson, Libby Thompson, Alexander Ortiz, Mason Ortiz and Lukas Carrion.³ She was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,4 She was born on June 7, 1933 at Iowa.⁷ As of June 7, 1949,her married name was Ewald.^1,8 She married Wayne Virgil Ewald on June 7, 1949.^8,3,4 Veda Irene Fear died on August 29, 2014 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 81.^3,7

     Wayne Virgil Ewald was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,6,3 His Social Security Number was 485-18-4539.⁷ He was born on January 26, 1925 at Coal Creek, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^7,1,6,4,5,8 He married Veda Irene Fear, daughter of Glen Floyd Fear and Jessica Mae "Jessie" Davis, on June 7, 1949.^1,2,3 Wayne Virgil Ewald died on March 26, 2005 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 80.^7,1,6,8 He Wayne Virgil Ewald, 80, of What Cheer, died Sat., March 26, 2005, at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City. He was born Jan. 26, 1925, in Coal Creek, the son of Oscar and Edna Briggs Ewald. He was raised in the What Cheer area where he attended the Keenersburg Church and the Bismark Country School. After completing school he worked with his dad on the family farm. In 1944 he entered the United States Army and served in the European Theatre during World War II where he bacame a prisoner of war. He was liberated in 1945 and returned home to operate the family farm. He was united in marriage to Veda Fear at the Delta Christian Church on June 7, 1949. Other places he worked were: a bus driver for Tri-County, Ogden Oil Company, Champlin Service Station and as a custodian at the University of Iowa. He retired in 1988. He was a member of the V.F.W., the Oskaloosa American Legion, the D.A.V. and the P.O.W.'s. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Sandra Dellinger of Overland Park, Kan. and Shirley Cummins of Oskaloosa; a sister, Mildred Kirk of Fullerton, Calif; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and thirteen nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ray; a sister, Irene McCain; and a niece, Coleen McCain. Funeral services were held Tues., March 29 at the Harden Funeral Chapel in What Cheer with the Rev. Frances Baumert officiating. Burial was in Garrett Cemetery near Delta. A memorial has been established in his name. on April 13, 2005.¹

     Rozella "Rosa" "Rosie" Shifflett was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^5,3 She was born on September 6, 1867 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^5,3 As of June 21, 1883,her married name was Fear.² She married James B. Fear, son of William Abraham "W. A." "Abe" Fear and Sarah Conner, on June 21, 1883 at Sullivan Co., Missouri.^2,3 Rozella "Rosa" "Rosie" Shifflett died on March 27, 1963 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 95.^5,3 She Sigourney - Mrs. Rose Fear, 95, of 421 N. Shuffleton St., died Wednesday at 5:38 p.m. at University Hospitals in Iowa City. She had fractured her hip in a fall at her home on Feb. 24. Born Sept. 6, 1867, on a farm in Sigourney Township, she was the last of 18 children of Andrew and Harriet Bateman Shifflett. She was the widow of James B. Fear, who died Aug. 23, 1911. She moved to Sigourney in November, 1919, and had lived alone. Survivors include a son Harvey D. of Portland, Ore; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Goodman of Oskaloosa and Mrs. Clifford McBride of Sigourney; three grandchildren, one great-grandson, one great-great-
grandson. She was preceded in death by a son Albert, two daughters, Bessie and Della. The funeral will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Holm Funeral Home with the Rev. Walter Sieck of the Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Garrett Cemetery near Delta. on March 28, 1963.³

     His Social Security Number was 540-42-2819.¹¹ Harley Dean Fear was buried at Finley-Sunset Hills Memorial Park, 6801 SW Sunset Highway, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.¹² He was born on September 21, 1884 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,11,4,5,6,7 He married Judith Elvina Nordahl circa 1923.² Harley Dean Fear died on May 23, 1966 at Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 81.³

     Nellie Ethel Fear was buried at Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^10,8 Her Social Security Number was 481-80-1564.¹¹ She was born on September 6, 1888 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^10,5,11,8 As of April 13, 1907,her married name was Blaylock.⁶ She married Erlis F. Blaylock on April 13, 1907 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^6,4 As of January 20, 1919,her married name was Goodwin.¹² Nellie Ethel Fear married Harley Goodwin on January 20, 1919 at Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri.^12,8 Nellie Ethel Fear died on March 12, 1975 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 86.^11,8 She OSKALOOSA - Nellie E. Goodwin, 86, of Oskaloosa died at Mahaska Hospital Wednesday afternoon. She was born Sept. 6, 1888 in Keokuk County to James and Rozella Schifflett Fear. She was the widow of Harley Goodwin. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Marie Eberline of Oskaloosa, one stepson, Artie Goodwin of Rose Hill; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Margaret Evans of Vista, Calif; one grandson and one great-grandson. The service will be Friday at ll a.m. at the Newman Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Max Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. on March 13, 1975.⁸

     Marie Cleda Fear was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^7,6 Her Social Security Number was 478-80-6926.⁸ She was born on November 3, 1899 at Van Buren Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^4,8,7,5,6 As of October 6, 1920,her married name was McBride.⁴ She married Clifford Anderson McBride on October 6, 1920 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa.^4,6,9 Marie Cleda Fear died on October 26, 1972 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 72.^8,7,6 She SIGOURNEY - Mrs. Clifford (Cleda Marie) McBride, 72, rural Sigourney, died Thursday evening at the Keokuk County Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Holm Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Greenwood of the United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mrs. McBride was born November 3, 1899, the daughter of James and Rosella Shifflett Fear. She attended Hasty rural school in Keokuk County and also attended high school in Portland, Ore. She was married to Clifford McBride October 6, 1920 at Iowa City. They lived in Sigourney and Hayesville areas. Mrs. McBride was a member of the Scattergood Club. Survivors include her husband: one daughter, Mrs. O.W. (Alma) Selindh, West Des Moines; one granddaughter; and one sister, Mrs. Nellie Goodwin, Oskaloosa. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harley D. and Albert Fear and two sisters, Bessie and Delia Fear. on October 27, 1972.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 541-78-8624.² Judith Elvina Nordahl was buried at Finley-Sunset Hills Memorial Park, 6801 SW Sunset Highway, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.³ She was born on June 23, 1899 at Madison, Lacqui Parle Co., Minnesota.^4,2 As of circa 1923,her married name was Fear.¹ She married Harley Dean Fear, son of James B. Fear and Rozella "Rosa" "Rosie" Shifflett, circa 1923.¹ Judith Elvina Nordahl died on March 27, 1986 at Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 86.⁴

     Minnie Mae Hutton was buried at Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^7,6 Her Social Security Number was 478-36-9019.⁸ She was born on October 17, 1890 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,9,3,8,5,6 As of September 30, 1912,her married name was Sparks.⁴ She married Glenwood W. "Glen" Sparks on September 30, 1912 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^3,4,6 Minnie Mae Hutton died on July 18, 1983 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 92.^8,6 She OSKALOOSA — Mrs. Minnie Mae Sparks, 92, of 1102 S. 11th St., died Monday evening at the Mahaska County Hospital. On Oct. 17, 1890 she was born in Keokuk County, the daughter of Elias and Laura Mae Fear Hutton. She married Glen W. Sparks on Sept 30, 1912, at Mason City. They lived their entire married lives in Oskaloosa. He died Dec. 19, 1977. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Oskaloosa. Survivors include three grandchildren, Larry Sparks of Marquette, Mich., Jerry Sparks of Oskaloosa, and Mrs. James (Trudy) Hersh of St. Louis, Mo., eight great-grandchildren; and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Betty Sparks of Oskaloosa. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her only son, Clarence Sparks. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Forest Cemetery with the Rev. Minnie Dorman officiating. on July 19, 1983.⁶

     Cecil Day Hutton was buried at Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.¹⁰ His Social Security Number was 481-05-9029.⁵ He married Caroline Unknown.¹⁰ Cecil Day Hutton married Blanche Unknown.⁷ Cecil Day Hutton was born on July 8, 1897 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,5,6,7 He married Edith J. Robbins on July 3, 1920 at Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa.⁴ Cecil Day Hutton and Edith J. Robbins were divorced before April 7, 1930.² Cecil Day Hutton married Mona Aline Schauff on December 18, 1933 at Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa.⁴ Cecil Day Hutton and Mona Aline Schauff were divorced before April 19, 1940.¹¹ Cecil Day Hutton died in 1967 at Iowa.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 478-12-9452.⁵ Lloyd Russell Hutton was buried at Chapel Hill Gardens South, 11333 S. Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, Cook Co., Illinois.⁴ He married Edna N. Unknown.⁶ Lloyd Russell Hutton was born on February 6, 1921 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^5,2,3 He died on August 26, 2003 at age 82.⁵

     William Knox was buried at Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa.³ He was born on November 11, 1866 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁴ He married Margaret Frances Fear, daughter of William Abraham "W. A." "Abe" Fear and Sarah Conner, on March 16, 1888 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.² William Knox died on October 23, 1941 at Iowa at age 74.³

     Her married name was Arnold.⁴ Nellie Mabel "Mattie" Knox was buried at Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa.⁵ Her married name was Swann.⁵ She married Unknown Swann.⁵ Nellie Mabel "Mattie" Knox married Daniel Arnold.⁴ Nellie Mabel "Mattie" Knox was born on March 11, 1889 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,5 As of 1911,her married name was Fletcher.³ She married Herbert William Fletcher in 1911.³ Nellie Mabel "Mattie" Knox died on September 6, 1982 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 93.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 484-30-6469.⁶ Sarah S. Knox was buried at Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa.^7,8 She was born on June 14, 1891 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,6,7 As of August 14, 1911,her married name was Ainsworth.³ She married Harrison Kirk "Harry" Ainsworth on August 14, 1911 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa.^9,7,3,4 Sarah S. Knox died on September 14, 1970 at Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa, at age 79.⁷ She Sarah Ainsworth, 79, of 435 Eighth avenue SW, widow of Harry Ainsworth, died Monday after a lingering illness. Born June 14, 1891, at Delta, she had lived in Cedar Rapids about 60 years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist church, for which she was office secretary for more than 25 years. She was member of the Women's Society of Christian Service and Ida Gard Circle of the church; Cedar chapter, OES, past Matrons Assn., Gethsmane White Shrine, National Secretaries Assn., Business and professional Women, and Royal Neighbors camp 10715. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Leo Luense, Marion; a son, Warren Ainsworth, Elgin, Ill; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Swann, Cedar Rapids; a brother, T. A. Knox, Laporte, Minn., and three grandchildren. Services: Trinity United Methodist church, at a time to be announced. Burial: Linwood cemetery. Friends may donate to the memorial fund of Trinity church if they wish. Teahen funeral home is in charge of arrangements. on September 14, 1970.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 479-01-7189.⁵ Thomas Abel Knox was buried at Goldenrod Cemetery, Deep River, Poweshiek Co., Iowa.⁶ He was born on June 22, 1893 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,5,4 He married Mary Harriett Height on October 3, 1911 at Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois.⁷ Thomas Abel Knox died on November 2, 1977 at Bemidji, Bemidji Co., Minnesota, at age 84.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 472-76-3370.² Mary Harriett Height was buried at Goldenrod Cemetery, Deep River, Poweshiek Co., Iowa.³ She was born on March 6, 1893 at Deep River, Poweshiek Co., Iowa.^2,1 As of October 3, 1911,her married name was Knox.¹ She married Thomas Abel Knox, son of William Knox and Margaret Frances Fear, on October 3, 1911 at Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois.¹ Mary Harriett Height died on December 12, 1992 at Montezuma, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, at age 99.^2,1

     His Social Security Number was 238-46-2286.⁵ Gwendell D. Knox was buried at Roselawn Cemetery, Benson, Johnston Co., North Carolina.⁶ He was born on May 10, 1912 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa.^5,7,3 He married Dixie Madeline Halstad on June 14, 1932 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.³ Gwendell D. Knox married Elsie Grace Wood on April 8, 1942 at Aversaboro, Harnett Co., North Carolina.^2,8 Gwendell D. Knox died on December 27, 1991 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina, at age 79.^5,7

     Her Social Security Number was 485-62-5301.⁶ Audrey Mae Fear was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁷ She was born on May 14, 1902 at Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^6,5,7 As of February 29, 1924,her married name was Thomas.⁸ She married Joseph "Joe" Thomas on February 29, 1924 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^8,3 Audrey Mae Fear died on May 8, 1982 at Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 79.⁷

     Benjamin Richard "Ben" Thomas was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁵ His Social Security Number was 481-22-1462.⁷ He was born on July 8, 1891 at Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^7,4,5 He married Nadja Hatton Fear, daughter of Sanford H. Fear and Orpha M. Lamb, on March 8, 1916 at What Cheer, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^4,6 Benjamin Richard "Ben" Thomas died on December 24, 1974 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 83.^7,5,6,8 He OSKALOOSA, IA. - Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Garland Funeral Chapel here for Benjamin R. Thomas. 83, a retired farmer, who died Tuesday at his home here. Survivors include his wife and two daughters, including Mrs. Dorothy Weems of Des Moines. on December 26, 1974.⁸

     Neola H. Thomas was buried at Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^8,9 Her married name was Carmichael.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 481-12-3097.¹⁰ She married Roy Stanley Carmichael.^6,8 Neola H. Thomas was born on May 12, 1917 at Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^4,10,9,6 As of December 23, 1934,her married name was Owens.⁵ She married John Bucknell Owens on December 23, 1934 at Schuyler Co., Missouri.⁵ Neola H. Thomas and John Bucknell Owens were divorced before 1952.¹¹ Neola H. Thomas died on October 21, 1989 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 72.^10,8,9 She OSKALOOSA, IA. - Neola T. Carmichael, 72, of Oskaloosa died of cancer Sunday at Mahaska County Health Center. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Garland-VanArkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. Mrs. Carmichael was born in Keokuk County and had lived in Oskaloosa most of her life. She had been a schoolteacher for 15 years and previously owned Merrill's Beauty Shop. She was a member of First Christian Church, Independent Garden Club, Oskaloosa Women's Club, Moose Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Herrick of Oskaloosa and Rhonda Magnusson of Hartford; a son, Sanford Owens of Cedar; a sister, Dorothy Weems of Des Moines; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. on October 23, 1989.⁸

     Dorothy I. Thomas was buried at Resthaven Cemetery, 801 19th Street, West Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^4,8 She was born on July 4, 1919 at Mahaska Co., Iowa.⁴ As of May 9, 1947,her married name was Weems.⁴ She married Lloyd Edward Weems on May 9, 1947 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^4,9 Dorothy I. Thomas died on November 29, 2015 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 96.⁴ She Dorothy I. Weems, 96, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at her home in Des Moines. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at McLaren's Chapel followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines. Dorothy was born July 4, 1919 in Mahaska County, IA to Ben and Nadja (Fear) Thomas. She was a teacher at St. Theresa's School in Des Moines and a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Dorothy married Lloyd Weems on May 9, 1947 in Des Moines. She was an excellent seamstress, enjoyed ceramics, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Lloyd Weems of Des Moines; sons, Dennis Weems of Des Moines and Richard (Cindy) Weems of Cumming; three grandchildren, Jason Weems of Orilla, Lori Elvrom and Carrie Weems both of Tacoma, WA; and four great-grandchildren, Paige, Lydia, Tommy and Cooper. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Neola. on December 3, 2015.⁴

     Howard Clayton Crill was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 479-42-8416.⁹ He was born on September 24, 1894 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^{9,2,4,5,6,8,7} He married Fennella Easelbert Fear, daughter of Sanford H. Fear and Orpha M. Lamb, on March 31, 1917 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa; Howard's obituary has a marriage date of Apr 1, 1917.^2,5 Howard Clayton Crill died on January 21, 1977 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 82.^9,4,5 He DELTA — Howard C. Crill, 82, died Friday at his home in rural Delta. He was born Sept. 24, 1894, at Delta to John and Sarah Black Crill. A lifelong Springfield community resident and farmer, he raised horses and mules. He was a member of the What Cheer Saddle Club and the Springfield Community Christian Church. On April 1, 1917, he married Fennella Fear. She died in 1968. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Fred Charbonneau of Delta; one son, Clayton of Delta; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The service was held today at 2 p.m. at Harden Funeral Chapel in What Cheer, with Don Ridenour officiating. Burial was in Garrett Cemetery at Delta. on January 24, 1977.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 480-30-5375.⁶ Annetta Fennella "Netta" Crill Annetta “Netta” Fennella Charbonneaux, age 85 of Delta, died Saturday, October 15, 2005 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday, October 18th, 2005 at the Harden Funeral Chapel in What Cheer. Interment will follow at the Waddell Cemetery South of What Cheer. Visiting hours will begin after 8 A.M. on Monday, October 17th with the family greeting friends from 6 until 8 P.M. that evening. Memorials can be made in her name. Annetta was born on June 18th, 1920 in rural Delta, Iowa the daughter of Howard Clayton and Fennella Fear Crill. She was raised in rural Delta and attended the Burr Oak country school until the 8th grade. Annetta and her brother Clayton then rode their horses to What Cheer to attended High School where Annetta graduated in 1938 with her Normal Training. She then attended Parson College in Fairfield, UNI in Cedar Falls, and then graduated from Penn College in Oskaloosa. While attending Parson College in Fairfield Annetta met and fell in love with Fred Charbonneaux. They would be united in marriage on December 25th, 1944 in Richland, Iowa while Fred was on leave from the Navy during WWII. During her life Annetta taught school at Colbert Country School Southwest of What Cheer, Burr Oak Country School, Gibson Elementary, Rose Hill Elementary, Wright Country School, and at the Tri-County Elementary. She retired from teaching in 1986. Annetta’s enjoyments included caring for and loving her animals, traveling, needlework, flowers, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was a member of the What Cheer Baptist Church, Keokuk County Retired School personnel, Ruritans, Teamsters, Eastern Star, and Linger Longer Club. Annetta’s memory is honored by her Husband, Fred Charbonneaux of North English, her brother, Clayton Crill and wife Christine of Delta, and many nieces and nephews. Her parents preceded her in death.⁴ She was buried at Waddell Cemetery, Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^4,7 She was born on June 18, 1920 at Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,6,4,7 As of December 25, 1944,her married name was Charbonneaux.⁴ She married Fred Laverne Charbonneaux on December 25, 1944 at Richland, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^5,8,4,7 Annetta Fennella "Netta" Crill died on October 15, 2005 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 85.^6,4,7

     Clayton Huff Crill was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 482-42-5952.⁹ He was born on April 7, 1923 at Washington Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,4,5,6 He married Christine Jane Root on October 8, 1944 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,10 Clayton Huff Crill died on February 16, 2013 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 89.^3,4 He DELTA — Clayton Huff Crill, 89, died Feb. 16, 2013, at the Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He was born April 7, 1923, the son of Howard Clayton and Fennella Fear Crill on the family farm west and north of the rural Keokuk County town of Springfield. He and his older sister, Annetta, walked and rode horses to attend the area country school know as Burr Oak (Washington #1) and then on to What Cheer to attend high school, graduating in 1940. He worked on the family farm and neighboring farms. On Oct. 8, 1944, he was joined in marriage to the “neighbor girl” and the love of his life, Christine Jane Root at the Delta Christian Church. To this union, three children were born, C. John, Sherry and Mary. Clayton served in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the Asian Theater. He raised draft horses and was inducted into the Draft Horse Hall of Fame in 1993 at the Iowa State Fair. He was a member of the Draft Horse Association and the Quarter Association. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather with many friends. He is survived by his son C. John (Marilyn) Crill of Rose Hill; two daughters, Sherry (Layton) Claypool of Delta and Mary (Gary) McMuillen of Delta; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by her parents; wife Christine on Oct. 5, 2012; and his sister, Annetta Charbonneau. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today Garrett Cemetery. No visitation is planned. A memorial fund has been established. Holm Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on February 18, 2013.³