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     His Social Security Number was 485-34-6778.⁹ Francis Alvin Bunting was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.^4,6 He was born on November 24, 1902 at Quincy, Adams Co., Iowa.^3,9,6 He married Cleo Leona Dennis on April 3, 1926 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa.⁸ Francis Alvin Bunting married Arlene Alice Pringle on February 7, 1953 at Canton, Lincoln Co., South Dakota.¹⁰ Francis Alvin Bunting and Arlene Alice Pringle were divorced in June, 1955 at Kossuth Co., South Dakota.¹¹ Francis Alvin Bunting married Josephine Elizabeth Meyer on January 15, 1962 at Fairmont, Martin Co., Minnesota.^5,6 Francis Alvin Bunting died on February 17, 1976 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa, at age 73.^9,6 He Francis A. Bunting, 73, well-known and longtime Algona resident, died unexpectedley early Tuesday morning at Park Memorial Hospital in Mason City where he had been a patient since Monday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ernest Allen officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, the Geilenfeld-Schaaf-McCullough Funeral Service in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers are Larry Sowers, Eldon Winkel, Earl Zeigler, Richard Lallier, E.L. Garbett and Louis G. Lenz. Honorary pallbearers are Harvey Johnson, Ernest Forlie, Arthur A. Olsen, A. J. Eischeid, and Grady Phillips. Francis Alvin Bunting was born Nov. 24, 1902 at Corning, Ia. He came to Algona in 1934 and was employed as a railway mail clerk. He retired in January of 1960 after 35 years of government service. He was married to Joesphine Kiecker at Fairmont, Minn. Jan. 15, 1962. Mr. Bunting served on the Algona Park Board for many years and started the Rose Garden at the corner of North and Harlnn streets, as well as at the Athletic Park in east Algona. He enjoyed gardening and was also a greenskeeper at the Algona Country Club for some time. He was an active member and past Governor of the Moose Lodge and served as secretary of the Algona chapter twelve years. He was also a member of Prudence Lodge 205 and Abu Bekr Temple at Sioux City. Mr. Bunting is survived by his wife, Josephine, and one daughter, Frances, Mrs. Gene Farrell of Easton, Mo. One son, David, died in 1959. Two brothers also survive; Hugh Bunting in California and Lawrence, Eugene, Ore. His son, parents, a brother and sister are deceased. Special Moose services were to be held at the chapel of the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Masonic rites will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday. on February 19, 1976.⁶

     Lottie E. Teachout was born circa 1888 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., Illinois.¹ As of November 5, 1919,her married name was Bunting.¹ She married Lawrence Marion Bunting, son of Marion Francis Bunting and Laura Belle Conrey, on November 5, 1919 at Polk Co., Iowa.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 540-78-1253.² Lola B. Williams was born on August 21, 1893 at Kansas.^1,2,3 As of circa 1929,her married name was Bunting.¹ She married Lawrence Marion Bunting, son of Marion Francis Bunting and Laura Belle Conrey, circa 1929.¹ Lola B. Williams died on July 16, 1985 at Creswell, Lane Co., Oregon, at age 91.³

     Eva Priscilla Johnston was buried at North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Taylor Co., Iowa.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 485-64-0340.⁵ She was born on December 22, 1891 at Washington, Adams Co., Iowa.^2,4,5 As of February 25, 1914,her married name was Bunting.³ She married Raymond Vaughn Bunting, son of Marion Francis Bunting and Laura Belle Conrey, on February 25, 1914 at Adams Co., Iowa.^1,2,7,3 Eva Priscilla Johnston died on May 14, 1971 at Corning, Adams Co., Iowa, at age 79.² She Eva Priscilla Johnston, daughter of John Johnston and Mary Olive Larkin, was born December 22, 1891, in Adams County, Iowa, and passed away May 14, 1971, at Colonial Manor at Corning, Iowa, at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 23 days. She was married to Raymond V. Bunting, Feb. 25, 1914. This union was blessed with, three daughters and one son, Mrs. Arthur (Merle) Burkhalter of Creston, Mrs. Carl (Vera) Bovaird of Corning, Mary Bunting of Phoenix, Arizona, and Wayne Bunting at home. Their entire life was spent in Adams County except for eight years in the State of South Dakota. She is survived by her devoted husband, Raymond, and her four children. Also surviving are two sons-in-law, nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Rob Bothell of Corning and Mrs. Leslie Coulter of Brooks, one brother, Chester Johnston of Creston and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Otto Johnston of Corning and a brother-in-law, Leslie Coulter of Brooks, plus a host of friends and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Otto and Milo, and one great grandson. She was a member of the Mercer Center Methodist church where she served faithfully. To seek the Lord's help, her Bible was her guide. Doing things for her family and friends, always came first in her life. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. To know her was to love her. Funeral services were held at the Mercer Center Church on May 17, 1971, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. William Fry, and assisted by Rev. John C. Turner. Internment was at Lenox, Iowa. Music was provided by Mrs Bert Peckham and Mrs. Doyle Tranbarger. Pallbearers were Lee Brokaw, George Schafroth, Ivan Bissel, Harold Riley, Verne Scott and Lloyd Duncan. Flower bearers were Mrs. Lee Brokaw, Mrs. Donald Bovaird and Mrs Verna Scott. on May 27, 1971.²

     Merle Irene Bunting was buried at Graceland Cemetery, 1844 Cherry Street Road, Creston, Union Co., Iowa.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 482-58-0065.⁴ Her married name was Burkhalter.¹ She married Arthur Frederick John Burkhalter.^1,3,6 Merle Irene Bunting was born on December 5, 1914 at Adams Co., Iowa.^7,4 She died on April 23, 2003 at Iowa at age 88.^7,4

     Arthur Frederick John Burkhalter was buried at Graceland Cemetery, 1844 Cherry Street Road, Creston, Union Co., Iowa.³ His Social Security Number was 478-46-6274.⁵ He married Merle Irene Bunting, daughter of Raymond Vaughn Bunting and Eva Priscilla Johnston.^1,2,6 Arthur Frederick John Burkhalter was born on April 21, 1908 at Keg Creek, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.^3,4,5 He died on December 11, 1988 at Iowa at age 80.^3,5

     Vera Lucille Bunting Vera Lucille Bunting, the daughter of Raymond and Eva Jackson [Johnston] Bunting, was born June 23, 1916, in Adams County, Iowa, and passed away unexpectedly May 30, 1976 at Rosary Hospital in Corning at the age of 59 years, 11 months and 7 days. She was married to Carl Bovaird in the home of her parents on July 13, 1941. This union was blessed with three children, Mrs. Thomas (Doloris) Wood of Bremerton, Washington, Dean Bovaird of Corning and Marlene Bovaird of Creston. Her entire married life was spent in Adams Co. She is survived by her husband, Carl, her three children, Doloris and husband Thomas Wood, Dean and wife Diane, and Marlene, and four grandchildren, Melissa, Michael and Daniel Wood and Joel Bovaird. Also surviving are two sisters, Merle Burkhalter and husband Arthur of Creston and Mary Bunting of Phoenix, Arizona; one brother, Wayne Bunting of Corning; and mother-in-law, Ethel Bovaird of Prescott, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and LaVerne Bovaird of Prescott, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, father-in-law, one grandson and one granddaughter. She was a lifetime member of the Mercer Center United Methodist Church where she served as superintendent and teacher in the Children's department most of her adult life. She was active in the U.M.W. and has served on the sewing committee. She loved to sew and spent many hours making clothing, quilting and fancy work. Before her marriage she taught school in Carl and Mercer townships. Her enjoyment was working with her own and other children. Her greatest pleasure was her grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 2nd at 2:00 p.m. from the Mercer Center Methodist Church with Rev Floyd Newbrough officiating. Music was furnished by Joyce Brown, pianist; Marilyn Beck, vocalist and Helen Brokaw, vocalist. Casket bearers were Harvey Riley, Harold Riley, Donald Bovaird, Dale Burkhalter, Leon Burkhalter and Earl Burkhalter. Those in charge of the flowers were Karen Bovaird and Joan Mosby. Interment was in North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox, Iowa.⁴ She was buried at North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Taylor Co., Iowa.^4,8 She was born on June 23, 1916 at Adams Co., Iowa.^4,8 As of July 13, 1941,her married name was Bovaird.⁴ She married Carl Henry Bovaird on July 13, 1941 at Mercer, Adams Co., Iowa.^1,7,4,5 Vera Lucille Bunting died on May 30, 1976 at Corning, Adams Co., Iowa, at age 59.^4,8

     His Social Security Number was 485-44-3284.⁶ Carl Henry Bovaird was buried at North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Taylor Co., Iowa.^4,5 He was born on October 4, 1913 at Adams Co., Iowa.^4,5,6 He married Vera Lucille Bunting, daughter of Raymond Vaughn Bunting and Eva Priscilla Johnston, on July 13, 1941 at Mercer, Adams Co., Iowa.^1,2,3,5 Carl Henry Bovaird died on July 10, 1980 at Lenox, Taylor Co., Iowa, at age 66.^4,5 He Carl Henry Bovaird, the son of Claude John and Ethel Iva Riley Bovaird, was born October 4, 1913 in Adams County. He died July 10 at the Lenox Care Center, where he had been a resident since early May at the age of sixty-six years, eight months and six days. He was united in marriage with Vera Lucille Bunting at the home of her parents on July 13, 1941. His entire life was spent in Adams County. Carl is survived by a son, Dean, and wife Diane of Corning; two daughters, Doloris Wood and husband Thomas of Corning and Marlene Bovaird of Creston; five grandchildren, Melissa, Michael and Daniel Wood and Joel and Jill Bovaird, his mother, Ethel Bovaird of Prescott, a brother, Donald, and wife LaVerne of Prescott; two sisters-in-law, Merle Burkhalter and husband Arthur of Creston and Mary Bunting of Phoenix, Arizona; a brother-in-law, Wayne Bunting of Corning, two uncles Harvey and Harold Riley of Corning; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera, in May of 1976, his father, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, one grandson and one granddaughter. Carl was a lifetime member of the Mercer Center United Methodist Church where he had served as Sunday school superintendent, teacher and member of the board until his health failed. His greatest pleasure was being with his family and working on the farm. Services were held at 10 a. m. July 12 at the Mercer Center United Methodist Church with Reverend W. C. Trembly and Reverend Floyd Newbrough of Huxley officiating. Marilyn Beck and Billie Jean Barker sang “In The Garden” and “Beyond The Sunset” accompanied by Norma Paymal at the organ. Casket bearers were Dale Burkhalter, Loren Burkhalter, Earl Burkhalter, Elvin Riley, Ron Saltzman and Paul Edwards. Interment was in the North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. The Larkin-Bender Funeral Home of Lenox was in charge of arrangements. on July 16, 1980.⁵

     Mary Louise Bunting was buried at North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Taylor Co., Iowa.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 480-30-2353.⁵ She was born on November 6, 1917 at Adams Co., Iowa.^4,5 She died on December 9, 2001 at Iowa at age 84.^4,5

     Wayne Raymond Bunting was buried at North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Taylor Co., Iowa.⁴ His Social Security Number was 483-44-8553.⁸ He was born on February 9, 1920 at Corning, Adams Co., Iowa.^8,4,5 He died on November 17, 2004 at Iowa at age 84.^8,4

     Earl Raymond Burkhalter was buried at Graceland Cemetery, 1844 Cherry Street Road, Creston, Union Co., Iowa.² He Earl Raymond Burkhalter, son of Merle Irene (Bunting) Burkhalter and Arthur Frederick John Burkhalter, was born on January 4, 1944 in Creston. He graduated from Creston High School in 1962 and went on to study at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. Earl went on to serve in the National Guard part-time for the next six years. On October 12, 1968, Earl married Phyllis Arlene Bramow in Creston. They lived and worked all of their married life in Creston. Earl worked for Boyd Construction and then for Palm Clothing as a salesman. He later worked as an Assistant Administrator at Greater Community Hospital in Creston and then with Seeger Rental. For years, he operated the scales for DeBruce, and later with CHS. Earl was a member of the First Baptist Church in Creston. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Burkhalter of Creston; a son, Brian (wife Faith) Burkhalter of Creston; two daughters, Lisa (husband David) Mixon of Tampa, Fla. and Lori (husband Corey) Bisgard of Ankeny; eight grandchildren, Ethan, Garett and Jocelyn Burkhalter, Kylie and Alyssa Mixon, Carter, Emma and Addilyn Bisgard; three brothers, Dale (wife Marilyn) Burkhalter of Elwood, Neb., Loren (wife Lucinda) Burkhalter of Chariton and Harold Burkhalter of Steamboat Springs, Colo; two sisters, Lela Burkhalter of Creston and Mary Louise Edwards of Greenwood, Ark; an aunt, LaVerne Bovaird of Prescott; two sisters-in-law, Linda (husband Joe) Bowers of Boone and Judy Starry of Omaha, Neb. and brother-in-law, Dave (wife Sue) Bramow of Elkhorn, Neb. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, his parents-in-law, Earl & Venessa Bramow, and a brother-in-law, Paul Edwards.¹ He was born on January 4, 1944 at Creston, Union Co., Iowa.¹ He married Phyllis Arlene Bramow on October 12, 1968 at Creston, Union Co., Iowa.¹ Earl Raymond Burkhalter died on March 7, 2015 at Union Co., Iowa, at age 71.²