Fern Clinkenbeard Hileman, 1906-2003

Daily Iowegian - 7 March 2003

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  Fern Hileman, 96, of Centerville died Thursday, March 6, 2003, at Seymour Care Center in Seymour.

  She was born Dec. 30, 1906, in Exline, the daughter of Frank and Maggie (Davis) Clinkenbeard.

  She married James Hileman June 30, 1924. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1999.

  Survivors include nieces and nephews.

  Also preceding her in death were her parents; five brothers, Rex, Mearl, Laurel, Kenneth and Chester Clinkenbeard; and a sister, Cora Freeborn.

  She received her education in the Exline Community Schools. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Centerville.

  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Centerville with Rev. Lloyd Johnston of the First Baptist Church in Centerville officiating. Burial will follow in Jerome Cemetery in Jerome.

  Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home. The family will receive friends between 9 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.

  Memorial contributions may be given to Jerome Cemetery or First Baptist Church in Centerville and contributions may be left at or mailed to the Schmidt Family Funeral Home, 501 North 18th Street, Centerville, IA 52544.