William "Bench" Hardy, 1879-1968

Daily Iowegian - 17 May 1968

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  Seymour -- William Hardy, age 89 [born 1 January 1879, died 16 May 1968], passed away at 2 a.m. Thursday, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was a resident of Jerome.

  His wife, the former Margaret Allan, and four children survive.

  Funeral services will be held from Liggett Funeral Home, Seymour, Saturday, at 2:30 p.m. with burial in Jerome cemetery.

Everett W. Stout, 1897-1947

Daily Iowegian - 21 March 1947

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  Mystic -- Everett Stout, 51, passed away Thursday afternoon [20 March 1947] at 1:30 p.m. at the Veterans Hospital in Knoxville, Ia., where he had been a patient for the past eight years. He was a veteran of World War I.

  The deceased was a long time and well known resident of Mystic [born 16 February 1897] and his passing brings a chain of sorrow to his many relatives and friends.

  He is survived by his wife, Coy [Dooley], one daughter, Aline, his mother, Sara Stout, six brothers and four sisters.

  The brothers are Huey of Melrose, Ia.; Mike of Brazil, Ia.; Guy of Chicago, Ill.; Jobbie of West Allis, Wis.; Walter of Des Moines, Ia.; Eddie of Mystic.

  The sisters surviving are Mrs. H. E. Rasmussen, Huxley, Iowa; Mrs. George Beers, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Rex Blain, Knoxville, Ia.; Mrs. Matt Lammers, Des Moines, Ia.

  Funeral services will be held from the U. B. Church in Mystic Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. and will be a military funeral with the American Legion having complete charge. Rev. William Blair, Napa, Calif., nephew of the deceased, will officiate and burial will be in the Jerome cemetery.

Pearl Eugene Dooley, 1889-1966

Daily Iowegian - 25 March 1966

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  Pearl Eugene Dooley, lifelong resident of Jerome, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 24 [1966], in Artesia, Calif., where he was spending the winter. Born in Jerome, Iowa, Aug. 29, 1889, the son of Frank and Ollie Close Dooley, he was 76 years, six months and 25 days old at the time of his death.

  He was married to Isral Carter who survives his passing, along with two children, Billy D. Dooley and Mrs. Maxine Yeater of Artesia, Calif., five brothers and two sisters: Earnest and Dewey, both of Jerome, Earl of Excelsior Springs, Mo., Grover of Whitefish, Mont., Roscoe of Marseilles, Ill., Mrs. Marie Olson, Ottumwa, and Mamie Lawton, Peoria, Ill. 

  He was a World War I veteran and a retired employee of the D and C Coal Co.

  Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced later from the Johnson Funeral Home. 

Columbus B. Swan, 1870-1945

Daily Iowegian - 16 April 1945

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  C. B. Swan, of Allerton, died at the home of his son Arthur, at New Sharon, according to word received at the Iowegian office today. Funeral and burial will be at the Jerome M. E. church Wednesday at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. Smith of the New Sharon Methodist church officiating.

  Mr. Swan died at the age to 75 years, at 11:30 Sunday night following a long period of failing health.  Death followed heart failure. He is survived by his widow, Viola, and by the following children, E. L. Swan of Montana, Arthur, of New Sharon, and Howard of New Sharon.

  The deceased was widely known and loved and many friends mourn his passing.

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Editor's Note

  Columbus B. Swan was born 17 February 1870, son of William Swan and Ellen Gray. He married Viola B. Cole who was born May 1870, daughter of Jack Cole and Mahala Plunner.  After their marriage, they lived (1900) in Independence Township, (1910) Lincoln Township, (1920) Pleasant Township, (1925) Pleasant Township in Appanoose County, Iowa, and (1930) Walnut Township, Wayne County, Iowa.  The had three children: 

  (1) Elmer Layton Swan was born 12 November 1893 at Plano, Johns Township, Appanoose County, Iowa and married Bessie Edmons, daughter of Edward Edmons and Mabel Schack, who was born c1891 in Missouri and died 4 September 1935 in Montana. Children: Cecil L. Swan, Thelma R. Swan and Viola M. Swan.

  (2) Arthur Hugh Swan was born 29 December 1897, married Phrana Bloulson, and died March 1975 in New Sharon, Mahaska County, Iowa. He married Phrana Bloulson who was born 3 September 1898, daughter of Witry Bloulson and Ledia J. Long, and died October 1979 in New Sharon, Mahaska County, Iowa.

  (3) Howard Swan was born c1904 and married Cleo Stephenson who was born c1904, daughter of Yury Stephenson and Daisy Grant.  Children: Harold R. Swan. 

Isaac Guthrie Norris, 1867-1947

Daily Iowegian - 23 December 1947

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  Funeral services for Guthrie Norris, 80, who died [22 December 1947] in Marshalltown, will be held from the Jerome church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, December 26. Burial will be at Jerome.

  Mr. Norris, who was a brother to Charles Norris, living at the Iowa-Missouri line south of Cincinnati, and an Uncle to Percy Norris, Centerville garage man, had formerly lived in this county. He was a farmer and had also been in the harness business. Mr. and Mrs. Norris left his county some 30 years ago.

  Death came following a months illness and took place at Marshalltown Monday night.

  The widow Austa [Osta] Norris, survives together with two sons Harley, of Berkely, California and Claude, of Marshall-town. In addition to Charles Norris, a sister also survives and is Mrs. Lana Brown, of Ames. Mr. Norris will be remembered by many of the older residents of the Centerville-Numa vicinities.

Osta Kinney Norris, 1871-1963

Daily Iowegian - 1 July 1963

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  Osta Kinney Norris passed away Sunday [30 June 1963] at Jewell, Iowa. She left Jerome a number of years ago and had made her home in and around Marshalltown, Iowa.

  She was born Jan. 26, 1871, in Appanoose county one mile west of Jerome, Iowa. She was the oldest of the nine children of Jessie G. and Louisa Kinney. She was a membe of the Methodist Church for many years.

  She is survived by three sons, Harley of Oakland, Cal., Claude of Marshalltown and Otis of Jewell, Ia., and one brother, George of Cincinnati. She was preceded in death by a son, Wayne.

  Funeral services will be held at the Jerome Methodist church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Evelyn J. Fox Sebben, 1911-1981

Daily Iowegian - 6 May 1981

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  SEYMOUR -- Evelyn J. Sebben, 70, a resident of the Seymour Care Center, died May 4, 1981, at the Wayne County Hospital in Corydon.

  Born Feb. 6, 1911 at Jerome, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary Kelly Fox.

  She had worked at the Corydon Nursing Home for many years before retiring.

  She is survived by two daughters, Karen Jones of Plano and Patsy Sauerbry of Cedar Rapids; one son, Jerry Don Sebben of Des Moines and Richard Sebben of Colorado.

  The funeral will be Thursday, May 7 at 2 p.m. from the Randolph Funeral Home in Seymour with Rev. Ron Johnson officiating. Burial in Jerome Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

  A memorial has been established; leave at the funeral home.

Jessie Margaret Clark Massa, 1916-1937

Daily Iowegian - 12 June 1979

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  Mrs. Jessie Margaret Massa, 62, a resident of Centerville 50 years who resided at 1423 Central Ave., passed away in the St. Joseph Hospital Tuesday, June 12, 1979, shortly after being entered in the hospital. Her death was attributed to a heart attack.

  Born June 21, 1916, in Mystic, she was the daughter of John and Suzie Barker Clark. On January 26, 1937, she was united in marriage with Frank Massa in Centerville.

  Her parents, a brother--George Clark, three sisters--Mildred Clark, Hannah Wall, and May Cole preceded her in death.

  Survivors include her husband, Frank; three daughters--Mrs. Kenneth (Margaret) Hagan, of White Bear, Minn., Mrs. Billy (Irene) Main, Albia, R.R., Mrs. Paul (Helen) Sharp, St. Louis, Mo.; seven grandchildren; one brother, William Clark, Los Angeles Calif.; one sister, Mary Peel, Centerville.

  Funeral arrangements will be announced later from the Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home.

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Daily Iowegian - 13 June 1979

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  Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie M. Massa, a resident of Centerville, who passed away Tuesday, June 12, 1979, will be held Friday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m. at the Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Warren of the Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Jerome Cemetery.

  Visitation will be Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home.

Wilda Jane Campbell Wilson, 1910-2001

Miscellaneous Gilmer County, Georgia Obituaries

Online at Obituaries Central

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  Mrs. Wilda Jane Campbell Wilson, 90, of Penland St., Ellijay, died Friday, May 25, 2001, in Life Center of Gwinnett in Lilburn.

  Mrs. Wilson was born September 4, 1910, in Guthrie County, Okla., the daughter of Amos and Clara Ford Campbell. She was a farm wife, member of the Farm Bureau and active in community affairs in Iowa for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Wilson. After moving to Ellijay, she became a member of Grace Baptist Church.

  She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Tom and Mary Ann Wilson, Ellijay, and Ronald E. Wilson, Illinois; daughter and son-in-law, Adda and Rev. Lavern Gaylord, Colorado; nine grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

  Services were Tuesday, May 29, at 7:30 p.m. from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Trask officiating.

  The body was returned to Jerome, Iowa, for burial in the Jerome Cemetery.

  Bernhardt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

William Clark King, 1953-2009

Quad-Cities Online - Dispatch - Argus

Posted Online 2 December 2009

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  William Clark King, 55, of Davenport, died unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in Davenport.

  Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Runge Mortuary, Davenport. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Jerome Cemetery, Jerome, Iowa. The family requests casual attire for his visitation and services.

  Bill was born Dec. 10, 1953, in Davenport, son of Delbert Lee and Jessie Rosalee Pruyn King. He graduated from Central High School in Davenport and then went to work for J. I. Case in Bettendorf. He retired in 2004. Not wanting to sit idle (also enjoying his toys), Bill currently worked at Kryger Glass in Davenport.

  Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed his Harley and University of Iowa football. He also enjoyed NASCAR and teasing his brother-in-law about Jeff Gordon.

  Those left to honor his memory include his sister, Debbie (Jim) Pribble, Davenport; aunts, Mildred Torrey, Centerville, Iowa, and Barbara (Edwin) Cline, Mountain Grove, Mo.; as well as cousins and his hunting and fishing buddies. His parents and his beloved dog, Sam (Samantha), preceded him in death.

Mike Ponsetto, 1893-1981

Daily Iowegian - 11 March 1981

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  Mike Ponsetto, 87, a long-time resident of the Jerome community, died Tuesday, March 10, 1981 at th Centerville Care Center.

  Born Sept. 21, 1893 in Italy, he was the son of Frank and Lucy Ponsetto. On Jan. 30, 1915 he married Eleanor Nobile in Jerome and she preceded him in death Feb. 23, 1981.

  He was a retired coal miner and a member of the St. William's Catholic Church in Numa.

  Survivors include one daughter, Louise Radwick of Davenport,; three sons, Leon Ponsetto of Davenport, John Ponsetto of rural Seymour and Richard Ponsetto of Russellville, Ark.; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

  He was also preceded in death by his parents and one son.

  The funeral will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from the St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rosary services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson's Funeral Home. Father Michael Volkmer will officiate. Burial in Jerome Cemetery.

Andrew Seath Gillespie, 1887-1982

Daily Iowegian - September 1982

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  Services for Andrew Seath Gillespie, a resident of Appanoose County for most of his life, will be held at Johnson Funeral Home in Centerville at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 [1982].  Pastor James Berka will officiate, and burial will be in Jerome Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home rom 7 to 8 p.m. Friday.

  Mr. Gillespie was born in Kelty, Scotland, August 27, 1887, the son of Andrew and Margaret Seath Gillespie. He died Tuesday, August 31, 1982, at the age of 95 years.

  He came with his parents to this country as an infant. The family settled in Appanoose County, and he remained a resident here for all of his life.

  He received his education in Jerome and like many young men of that era, he went with his father to the coal mine at an early age. He remained in this occupation in Appanoose County and northern Missouri for most of his working years. He has been a longtime member of the United Mine Workers of America.

  On June 17, 1914, he was married to Florence Masters. To this union one son was born. Florence died in 1923, and he was married to Marie Arbogast Miller in 1941. 

  He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents and two sisters. Surviving are his son, Dale Gillespie of Cambridge, Ill.; two grandchildren, David Gillespie of Chatham, Ill.; and Bettine Geiger of Moline, Ill.; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Janet Cathcart of Centerville and Anna Jensen of Hudson, Ia.; and several nieces and nephews.

  A memorial to the Centerville Care Center Memorial Fund has been established.