Showing posts with label McElvain Family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label McElvain Family. Show all posts

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Lutitia Stoner Morrison, 1870-1934

Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen
19 November 1934
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  Mrs. B. A. Morrison, formerly Lutitia Stoner, daughter of Noah and Catherine Stoner, was born May 24, 1870, at Jerome, Iowa.
  She was married to Andrew Berton Morrison Sept. 9, 1900, at Mystic, Iowa.  They established a home one mile west of Jerome within a mile of where she was born and there the rest of her life was spent.  Two daughters, Mary Catherine and Ida Rachel, were born to this union.
  Mrs. Morrison became a member of the Jerome M.E. church in 1900 and was always a willing helper in its work. She has been a kind and loving mother, companion, and friend.  She was patient in her suffering, trusting always in the goodness of the Lord.  She spoke many times of her readiness to pass on into His immediate presence at His will.  After two patient years the call came and she slipped quietly away with the family and a friend at her bedside, Nov. 11, 1934, at the age of 64 years 5 mos., 18 days.
  She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Frank D. Jones of Ottumwa and Mrs. Geo. Mincks of Jerome, two grandsons, Richard and William Mincks, three sisters, Miss Nettie Stoner, Mrs. G. B. VanDoren, both of near Seymour, and Mrs. John McElvain of near Numa.
  The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.
  Funeral services were held at two o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Jerome M. E. church conducted by the Rev. J. C. Bruvold.  Burial was made in the Jerome cemetery.
Card of Thanks
  We hereby wish to express our appreciation to all our neighbors and friends who have shared with us of their sympathy and kindness during the illness and decease of our beloved wife and mother.
  B. A. Morrison
  Mrs. Frank D. Jones
  Mrs. George Mincks
Jerome Cemetery Gravestone of
Bert and Lutitia Morrison
Row 6, Block 23, Lot 5

Friday, November 18, 2016

Samuel Stoner, 1854-1931

The Seymour Herald – 25 June 1931
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  Samuel Stoner, son of Noah and Catherine Stoner, was born in Jackson county, Ohio, March 8, 1854, and departed this life near Jerome, Iowa, June 4, 1931, aged 77 years, 2 months and 27 days.
  He came with his parents to Appanoose county when six months of age, residing there until his death.
  On September 24, 1887, he was united in marriage to La Anna Bollman and to this union four children were born:  Robert, Mrs. Marcia Crouch, Ethel and Elmer. All with the wife were with him at time of death.
  Also leaves two grand-daughters, Blanch and Marie Stoner.
  He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. R. L. Stoner just two months ago.
  He was one of a family of twelve children, four dying in infancy, and Mary, John and George deceased.  Surviving are Mrs. J. B. McElvain, Mrs. G. B. VanDorn, Mrs. B. A. Morrison and Junetta.
  He lived a clean, moral honest life, a good neighbor, kind father and husband. During his last illness he was convinced after all he needed a Savior.  On February 16 he confessed Christ as he Savior and was very thankful for Jesus who said, “I am the way, the truth and the life; no man cometh unto the Father but by me.”  St. John 14-6. “And neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under Heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.”  Acts 4-12.
  Funeral services were held at Jerome M. E. church conducted by W. W. White.  Interment in Jerome cemetery.
Jerome Cemetery Gravestone of
Samuel and La Anna Bollman Stoner
Row 6, Block 17, Lot 5

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Paul Vernon McElvain, 1923-2013

Lange Funeral Home and Crematory
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  Paul V. McElvain, age 90 Centerville, Iowa passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville.
  He was born on May 8, 1923 on the family farm in rural Centerville, the son of Jason (Lawrence) and Cecile (Kerr) McElvain. Paul married Helen Shorts on February 24, 1946 at the First Methodist Church in Centerville.
  Paul lived and farmed on the family farm most of his life. In his spare time, he enjoyed auctions, farm sales, singing, and most importantly, the time he was able to spend with his family, especially his grandchildren.
  He maintained a social presence in his community by his involvement in numerous groups and organizations throughout his lifetime, including the Gideon's, Farm Bureau, school board member of the Seymour Schools, and member of the Seymour Methodist Church.
  Paul is survived by his children, Bonnie (Hugo) Keyner of Vail, Arizona, Terry (Janice) McElvain of Centerville, Iowa, John (Marcella) McElvain of Council Bluffs, Iowa, James (Melinda) McElvain of Corydon, Iowa; a sister, Marjorie Inman of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; ten grandchildren, Jason (Wendy) McElvain of Centerville, Iowa, Jeremy McElvain of Centerville, Iowa, Jeff McElvain of Papallion, Nebraska, Chris (Kaley) McElvain of Homestead, Iowa, Darcie (Dan) Feller of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jessica (Shawn) Panich of Hermosa Beach, California, Skylar and Austin McElvain of Corydon, Iowa, Aaron (Gretchen) Hampton of Columbia, Tennessee, and Kendall (Amanda) Hampton of Nashville, Tennessee; ten great-grandchildren, R.J. and Alyssa McElvain of Centerville, Iowa, Cole Feller of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Adalynn and Kynlee McElvain of Homestead, Iowa, Jessie, Marianne, Kathryn, and Luke Hampton of Columbia, Tennessee, Emma Hampton of Nashville, Tennessee; a son-in-law, Arnt Hampton of McMinnville, Tennessee; sister-in-laws, Lola Shorts of Centerville, Iowa and Faith McElvain of Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Helen McElvain; a daughter Sandra Hampton; and two brothers, Harold and Richard McElvain.
  Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville with Pastor Kay Singley officiating. Burial will follow in the Jerome Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville from 1-8 PM, with the family present from 6-8 PM. Memorials have been established to the Seymour Methodist Church and may be given to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa, 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Jason Lawrence McElvain ----------------------------- World War I Draft Registration Card

Jason Lawrence McElvain
World War I Draft Registration Card
From Ancestry.com
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LETTER FROM LAWRENCE McELVAIN

The Seymour Herald – 14 November 1918
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LETTER FROM LAWRENCE McELVAIN
Camp Pike, Ark., Nov. 5, 1918
Dear Mother and folks:
  How are all of you folks? I am, feeling fine, getting fatter all the time. I think I will soon pull down about 200 pounds.
  I worked from 8:30 until 12' to­day. I did not sit down to eat, breakfast, then walked to Belmouth this afternoon, that is about a three mile walk. I'll bet you folks up there are all busy. I believe I will be back to help you some before long. The news in the paper sure looks good. I believe I will be home by spring. I hardly believe I will leave this camp now altho I don't know. I might be moved this time tomorrow you never can tell. But I do not care for I am ready to go where Uncle Sam wants me to.
  I hardly believe I will eat my I Christmas dinner at home this year, but I may get to cook a big dinner for some of the boys. I believe I could cook turkey now and cranberries. I have made it a rule never to cook anything for the boys that I would net eat myself. Kemph and I are both particular, and we get along fine, we never use a pan or anything without examining it first. A cook has a lot of responsibility, we have to be so careful, we cannot waste anything that is worth anything, if we did we would be tried by court martial. Cooking is one of the most responsible jobs in the army I believe. One of the K, P's, said the other day that we ought to get $75 per month. But I am not working for money but for Uncle Sam.
  This is the best I can do this evening so I will quit for this time, hoping to hear from you soon.
  Your loving son and brother, Lawrence McElvain

Monday, February 6, 2012

Helen Shorts McElvain, 1922-2012

Daily Iowegian – 30 January 2012
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  CENTERVILLE — Helen McElvain, 89, of Centerville, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville.
  She was born Nov. 1, 1922 in Centerville, the daughter of Ralph and Violet (Woods) Shorts.  Helen attended Centerville Schools and graduated from Centerville High School. She later earned her associate’s degree from Centerville Community College.
  Helen held numerous positions of employment throughout her working career. She worked as a secretary for both the CB&Q Railroad and Centerville Chamber of Commerce. Helen also worked at the Centerville National Bank. She dedicated many years working elections for the Appanoose County Republican Party.  
  She married Paul Vernon McElvain on Feb. 24, 1946 at the First Methodist Church in Centerville. After moving to the farm with her husband Paul, Helen was active in the YW Study Club, Farm Bureau, the Gideons, and was an active member of the Seymour Methodist Church.
Helen Shorts McElvain
  Helen enjoyed several hobbies, including traveling, singing, gardening, flowers, crafts, reading and church activities.
  She is survived by her husband Paul McElvain of Centerville; four children, Bonnie (Hugo) Keyner of Vail, Ariz., Terry (Janice) McElvain of Centerville, John (Marcella) McElvain of Council Bluffs and James (Melinda) McElvain of Corydon; son-in-law Arnt Hampton of McMinnville, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren, Jason (Wendy) McElvain of Centerville, Jeremy McElvain of Centerville, Jeff McElvain of Papallion, Neb., Chris (Kaley) McElvain of Homestead, Darcie (Dan) Feller of Council Bluffs, Jessica (Shawn) Panich of Evansville, Wis., Skyler and Austin McElvain of Corydon, Aaron (Gretchen) Hampton of Columbia, Tenn. and Kendall (Amanda) Hampton of Nashville, Tenn.; eight great-grandchildren, RJ and Alyssa McElvain of Centerville, Adalynn McElvain of Homestead, Cole Feller of Council Bluffs, Jessie, Luke and Marianne Hampton of Columbia, Tenn. and Emma Hampton of Nashville, Tenn.;  and a sister Lola Shorts of Centerville.
  She was preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter Sandra Hampton.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Lange Funeral Home in Centerville with Pastor Kay Singley officiating. A visitation was held Sunday at Lange Funeral Home from 12-8 p.m. with the family present from 6-8 p.m. Sunday evening. Interment will follow the funeral service in the Jerome Cemetery.
  Memorials have been established to the Seymour Methodist Church and may be given to Lange Funeral Home, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa, 52544.
  Condolences may be shared at www.langefh.com.

Friday, August 5, 2011

Skylar McElvain Honored

The Seymour Herald – 28 July 2011
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  Skylar McElvain, a SCHS graduate and freshman in the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department at Iowa State University, was selected to receive the Wessman Scholarship for the 2011-2012 school year. The Wessman Scholarship was established through the estate of John and Helen Wessman. Mr. Wessman was a 1941 Agricultural Engineering graduate of Iowa State. The scholarship is based on scholastic accomplishments and aptitude.
  McElvain will be recognized at the department’s Parent/Student Banquet in April 2012. The Iowa State University Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department, which was the first Ag Engineering Department in the nation, celebrated their 100th anniversary in 2005 and offers degrees in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Systems Technology, and Industrial Technology. To learn more, visit www.abe.iastate.edu.
  He is the son of James and Melinda McElvain.
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Posted 17 April 2009
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Scholar of the Week: Skylar McElvain
  SEYMOUR, IOWA -- Skylar McElvain of Seymour High School has an interest in agriculture, theatre, and even baseball. And he is actively involved in his community.
  "Well I like being in a small school because you...know everybody and I think you get a better education because you can work with the teachers better," said Skylar.
  He received top honors at state level for an expository address, and he has also performed on his high school stage.
  "The one was about a kidnapping," said Skylar, "where the child they kidnap for ransom, the kidnappers actually get driven crazy and actually pay to get rid of her!"    
  His post-graduation life is set...and awaiting him.
  "Yeah, I'm planning to go to Indian Hills, enrolled in the Arts & Sciences program and then I plan to transfer to Iowa State, and get a degree in Agricultural Engineering," said Skylar.
  "Skylar is an excellent student," said Agriculture Science Teacher, Stephanie Lukavsky. "He's very self-driven, always wants to do a good job. But when he needs help, then he will ask for it, so that's always good in a student."
  Skylar also has advice for those students working to achieve academic and personal success.
  "Pay attention in class...and do the work, and that’s all you really need to do. And then the rest will just come to you," said Skylar.
  "I could definitely see him pursuing something with the Ag business side of things because he is really good in school and with numbers...I think he will be very successful," added Lukavsky.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Seymour's Old Settlers Celebration

The Seymour Herald - 14 July 2011
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Excerpts from Keepin' In Touch by Vickie
  Our weekend weather for Old Settlers couldn't have been much better. With a bit of a breeze, the warm temperature didn't seem so bad, especially if you could stay in the shade.
  Our annual celebration is a very good example of donation of time and talent by many volunteers. If it weren't for the work of so many people, the entire event just couldn't happen. There are just so many people involved, it would be nearly impossible to name them all. People observing our community just can't say enough good comments about how well Seymour does at putting our celebration together. So "Job Well Done" to ALL involved!
  2012 will be our 3rd effort of an All School Reunion for Old Settlers to be the second Saturday of July which will be July 14th weekend. The Harl Reunion now coordinates with Old Settlers each year, so members of that family can enjoy several attractions while in the area.
  Plans are already in the works for next year's celebration. Mark your calendars for July 13-15, 2012 Old Settler's/All School Reunion and suggestions, ideas and volunteers WELCOME!
  I think the McElvain family coordinates their reunion with Old Settlers, so several of that family (Harold's kids and families) gathered at the local cabins and enjoyed the weekend together.
  Somehow Seymour people always enjoy out of town guest who like our town. College friend of Caleb Housh says Old Settlers is his favorite weekend of the year. Simple pleasures of life are some of the most enjoyed.
  Olivia Power told her grandmother, Jill Housh, that Old Settler's is her "FAVORITE holiday of the year!"

Monday, July 25, 2011

Forty-Plus Descendants of Jason Lawrence and Cecil McElvain Gathered for Weekend Reunion

Seymour Herald - 14 July 2011
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  The descendants of Jason Lawrence and Cecil McElvain gathered for a weekend reunion. There were forty three for dinner Sunday at Walden Park Clubhouse in Corydon.
  Attending were Paul and Helen McElvain, Terry and Janice McElvain of Centerville, Chris and Kaley McElvain and Adalynn of Homestead, Ia., Bonnie and Hugo Keyner of Tuscon, Az., John and Marcella McElvain of Council Bluffs, James and Melinda McElvain and Skylar and Austin of Corydon, Dave and Shelly and Savannah McElvain Seymour, Brady McElvain of Cedar Falls, Chase and Tia McElvain of Corydon, James and Virginia Berner of Waukee, Steve and Jodie Welsh and Branden and Taylor of West Des Moines, Kenny and Pam McElvain of Liberal, Ks., Brad and Stacey McElvain and Elliott and Alex of Holt, Mo., John and Christie Nowak of Topeka, Ks., MJ and Jeanie McElvain of Ames, Heather Spangler and Annabelle of Cedar Rapids, Melissa and Adam Blank of DeWitt, Ia., and Cindy Inman of St. Louis, Mo.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

McElvains Make "Big Change"

The Seymour Herald - 4 November 2010
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  I was reared on a Centennial Farm. It was several years after I moved from it that it earned that prestigious designation.  My brother Paul McElvain and his wife Helen were living there then.  The year was 1991. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship recognized at that time the family of McElvain had owned and been stewards of Iowa land for over 100 years.
  In 1868 our great grandfather W. D. McElvain and his family left Illinois and bought land and settled in Appanoose County, Iowa. There they spent their remaining years. Part of W. D.'s land holdings passed down through three generations, finally to Paul.
  Paul told me he always enjoyed being a farmer and even though he had a small farm, by today's standards, he was a good farmer. These headlines attest to that fact:
Local Hog Producers Have Good Year
[The above headline accompanied a story and picture 
of Paul's family in 1954.]
  He and Helen successfully reared five children. He loved spending his years in the country on his farm. He often expressed his desire to never leave the farm, just as his grandfather had wished.
  But, the years have a way of taking a toil. Arthritis and severe macular degeneration have caused a once strong, active man to become unable to do the farming and even caused the sale of their car, as neither Paul nor Helen can drive now.
  So what can retired farmers do when time and health issues have caught up with them: When it is no longer safe or wise to remain on an isolated farm?
  Recently Paul and Helen put their house on the market after agreeing to move into town to an assisted living development.
  Try to imagine their feelings when family members reasoned with them that changes must be made. Helen was more in favor of change. She felt she had lived through enough winters out there in that isolated rural area. But Paul still didn't want to make the big change. A daughter, Bonnie, from Arizona has made many dozens of trips to visit and help them. She did it willingly, but still it caused her to give up some of her usual activities and time with her husband and friends there in Arizona.
  Paul did finally agree to move. He really resigned himself to the inevitable and to Helen's wishes.
  Bonnie has kept me apprised of the situation there in Iowa. She was there when the move was made from the farm to town September 28 of this year. They are settled in a small apartment. And, she reports they are loving it! The food is good, there are activities, transportation can be arranged for doctor appoint-ments, medications are delivered and other conveniences are provided. They even went to church, a usual Sunday occurrence for them, their first Sunday in their new surroundings. A first cousin once removed is an ordained minister. She comes to this development and conducts a church service. She not only is a relative, but is also a friend, having grown up with Paul and Helen's children in the same neighborhood.
  It seems these farmers have adjusted to this uprooting very quickly. Ever since I've been here at Wind Crest I've wished they were in a similar place. Their's is much smaller, with only 40 apartments, but I believe it is the right place for them.
  It saddens me that soon the family's claim to the title of Centennial Farm will be no more, but I know it has to be. How fortunate my brothers and I were to be reared on that precious and wholesome land. I am so thankful Paul and Helen have found a safe and happy place now.
Marge Inman - October 7, 2010

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Darlene's Grocery Store to close in Jerome

Unidentified Early 1970s Newspaper Article
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By Ione LeMay
  Jerome will soon be joining many other small towns that are without a grocery store or gasoline station because Mrs. Marvelle (Darlene) McElvain will be closing the doors to her store and gas station there next week to retire.
  Mrs. McElvain is leaving her business with mixed feelings. She regrets leaving a town filled with mostly Senior Citizens without a store where they can pick up groceries and personal items but, yet, she is looking forward to catching up on her housework and rest. She said, "The older people hate to see me go but I kind of got tired and I have other things to do." Not only will the older people miss a store close by but they will also miss the deliveries she made to them when it was cold or they were ill.
Mrs. Marvelle (Darlene) McElvain

STORE
  When Mrs. McElvain opened her store and station in Jerome 6 1/2 years ago she did so because, "I just thought it would be nice to start one." At that time there wasn't any grocery store in Jerome.
  She purchased the building where she is now located from Frank Zemo. Since then she has added two more buildings to the first one for additional storage space.
  Mrs. McElvain ran the store by herself six days a week from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. with occasional help from her son. On Sunday Mr. McElvain, who is a farmer and trucker, operated the store.
  Her stock included groceries, hardware, salt, dog food, plastic ware and many other items. To add to their supplies Mr. and Mrs. McElvain would travel to grocery store close out sales near and far and would bring back items which "We put a price on it to move it quick."
  Running her own store and station was a first time experience for Mrs. McElvain. For three years before she was married she worked in the Ottumwa Hospital and later took more nurse's aid courses in Centerville but she had never worked in a store.
  Did she mind pumping gas? "No-o-," she said, "I didn't mind it. I generally wear insulated underwear and trudge right on. On a cold morning it gets kind of drafty."
  How did her husband feel about her running her own business?  "He don't mind too bad. He's about as good a cook as I am. A lot of times when I go home he will have his favorite raspberry pie, corn bread and beans fixed."
4-H
  One of the things Mrs. McElvain will be spending her time doing after she closes her store will be working with her 4-H girls. She has been a 4-H leader for 15 years. She says of her 4-H Club, the Lincoln Luckies, "We're small but we're mighty."
  The McElvain family have all been active in 4-H. Mr. McElvain is a leader of a boy's 4-H Club. Daughter Jane Ann, now Mrs. Bill Mahon, was in 4-H for nine years and son Bob, who is a Junior in Centerville High School, has been in 4-H for nine years and is still a member.
  Mrs. McElvain believes that youngsters should be started in 4-H young because, "They're all eager beavers and enthusiastic when they are young."
  What other plans does Mrs. McElvain have for when she retires from her store? "I tell them that I am going home and sit under a shade tree," she said with a laugh. But she admits it would be a little cool for that right now. She does plan on catching up on her housework and helping more with the Suffolk sheep they raise. "I enjoy them," she said. She also hopes they will be able to get away on a vacation and spend more time at the fairs. "I love all fairs," she explained.
  "There was a time I had a lot of hobbies," Mrs. McElvain said. But she hasn't had time to keep up with them since she started operating her own store. She does find time though to belong to the 4-H Extension Council and the Federated Club.
  Many of Mrs. McElvain's customers are telling her, "You go home rest, re-decorate and come back to us."  But right now her plans are to sell her store and station. She said, "If I don't get it sold I am just going to close up and have an auction in the spring."
  So once again Jerome will be without any stores.
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  The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution of the above article to The Jerome Journal by Mrs. Jane Ann (Bill) Mahon.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Harold McElvain, 1919-1998

Daily Iowegian - 5 May 1998
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  Harold McElvain, 79, of Seymour died Sunday, May 3, 1998, at Wayne County Hospital in Corydon.
  He was born April 20, 1919, in Appanoose County, the son of Jason and Cecil (Kerr) McElvain.
  Survivors include his wife, Vaneta McElvain of Seymour; his children, Virginia Berner and her husband, James, Kenneth McElvain and his wife, Pamela, Marvin McElvain and his wife Jean Ann, Karen Vanderlinden and her husband Steve, and David McElvain and his wife, Shelly; his stepchildren, Betty Kraftovil and her husband, Todd, Barbara Wood and her husband, John, Robert Busby and his wife, Carol, and Marvin Busby and his wife, Renee; two brothers, Paul McElvain and Richard McElvain; a sister, Marjorie Inman; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
  Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Randolph Funeral Home in Seymour with the Rev. Erik Corley officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at noon today, Tuesday, with a visitation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Interment will be in Southlawn Cemetery with military honors by Seymour American Legion.
  A memorial has been established to the Seymour First Responders.

Marinda Alice Stoner McElvain, 1864-1947

Seymour Herald - 26 June 1947
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Services Held for Mrs. John McElvain
  Funeral services for Mrs. John McElvain were held at the Baptist church in Seymour Wednesday, June 18, at 2 p.m., Rev. W. M. Cleeton, pastor, officiating.
  Interment was made in the South Lawn cemetery.
  Music was furnished by Mrs. Lucy Hughes and Mrs. Reva Anderson with Miss Allie Clark at the piano.
  Flower girls were the granddaughters, Donna and Dorothy Hibbs, Marjorie McElvain, Mrs. Paul McElvain, Mrs. Stanley McElvain and Mrs. Marvelle McElvain.
  Pall bearers were five grandsons, Harold, Paul, Marvelle, Donald, and Stanley McElvain and Richard Mincks, a nephew.
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  Mirinda Alice Stoner, daughter of Noah and Catherine Stoner, was born near Jerome, Appanoose County, Iowa, on February 25, 1864. She passed away at the age of 83 years, 3 months and 20 days on Sunday, June 15, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ada McCabe, where she has made her home for the past two years, since the death of her husband.
  She was one of a family of 12 children, all having preceded her in death, except one sister.
  She was united in marriage to John B. McElvain on Nov. 19, 1891. To this union four children were born, three of whom survive her in death.  One son, Lawrence, passed away in 1942.
  She lived her entire life in Appanoose county with the exception of three years in Wayne county.
  She has been confined to her home for many years because of poor health and for teh past three years has been an invalid.
  Prior to her years of confinement, she was quite cheerful. She was an unselfish, loving mother, companion and friend.
  She is survived by her son George, and daughters--Mrs. Ada McCabe, and Mrs. Ruth Hibbs, all of Numa, her sister, Mrs. Ellen Van Dorn of Seymour; 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.
Card of Thanks
  We wish to thank all of our neighbors and friends for their kindness and floral offerings, during the illness and death of our mother.
The McElvain Family

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Kathryn Shirly Loop McElvain, 1921-1970

Daily Iowegian - 19 November 1970
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Mrs. McElvain, Seymour, Dies
  Seymour -- Mrs. Kathryn McElvain, 49, was taken by death Wednesday, November 18, 1970 at St. Mary's hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
  Her husband Harold McElvain survives her passing and five children, Mrs. James (Virginia) Berner of Waukee, Ia, Kenneth of Overland Park, Kans., and Marvin, David and Karen all at home. Other survivors include her mother, Mrs. Bitha Loop of Seymour and three grandchildren.
  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the Seymour Methodist church with Rev. Lowell Drake officiating. Burial will be in South Lawn Cemetery at Seymour.
  A memorial for the cancer fund has been established by the family.
  Since a son, Marvin McElvain is a member of the Seymour senior play cast, the stage production has been postponed from Friday night until the following Monday evening, November 23.
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  Kathryn Shirly Loop was born 24 January 1921 in Seymour, Walnut Township, Wayne County, Iowa, daughter of Edward Franklin Loop and Bertha Lona Masters, and died 18 November 1970 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota. She married Harold Kenneth McElvain who was born 20 April 1919 and died 3 May 1998. They were buried in Southlawn Cemetery, Seymour, Wayne County, Iowa. 
 Craig H. Trout's Family Research Site on the Ancestry World Tree Project has an extensive Ahnentafel for Kathryn Shirly Loop.  Edward Franklin Loop's obituary from the Seymour Herald has been previously posted on The Jerome Journal.

George Lester McElvain, 1892-1969

Daily Iowegian - 2 December 1969
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George McElvain Died Monday
  Centerville -- George Lester McElvain, 77, resident of 615 W. Washington Street, Centerville, the past eight years and of the county for many years, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital Monday, Dec. 1, 1969, at 1:25 p.m. He had been in ill health the past two years and a hospital patient since Nov. 8.
  He was the son of John B. and Miranda Stoner McElvain and was born in Numa, Ia., Sept. 7, 1892. On Feb. 26, 1914, he married Carrie Ferren near Plano, and she survives his passing.
  He was a member of the Baptist Church. The McElvains had farmed near Numa for many years.
  His parents and a brother, Lawrence, preceded him in death.
  Survivors, besides his widow, include five sons, Marion of Indianapolis, Ind., Marvelle, Centerville, R-3, Donald of Chariton, Stanley of Des Moines, and Forrest of Ft. Dodge, Ia; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ada McCabe and Ruth Hibbs, both of Numa.
  Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home. Rev. C. Donald Thrash, pastor of the First Baptist Church, will officiate and burial will be in South Lawn Cemetery at Seymour.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Edward Franklin Loop, 1881-1947

The Seymour Herald - 23 January 1947
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Funeral Services for Edward Loop
  Funeral services for Ed Loop were held in the Methodist Church in Seymour Wednesday, January 15, at 2 p.m., the Rev. W. W. Watson officiating.
  Music was furnished by Mrs. Virgil Shepherd and Mrs. Florice Shepderd with Mrs. Mary Burchett accompanist. Selections were: "Whispering Hope" and "Lead Kindly Light."
  Pallbearers were: Albert Couchman, Lawrence Collins, Med Henderson, Clark Long, Ray Crist and Dee Bettis.
  Interment was made in Southlawn cemetery.
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  Edward Franklin Loop, son of Albert and Barbara Schungle Loop, was born near Asherville in Mitchell county, Kansas June 18, 1881. He departed this life Jan. 12, 1947 at his home near Seymour, Iowa, being 65 years, 6 months, and 25 days of age. He was united in marriage with Bitha L. Masters August 28, 1918 at Promise City, Iowa. One daughter, Kathryn, came to bless the home. He was the ninth child in a family of 13 children and was preceded in death by his father, mother, three brothers and five sisters. Those remaining to mourn his passing are his wife and daughter, Kathryn McElvain, his son-in-law, Harold McElvain, two grandchildren, Virginia and Kenneth McElvain and the following brothers and sisters: A. R. Loop, Beloit, Kansas; P. W. Loop, Asherville, Kansas; Mrs. E. E. Fisher, Stockton, Kansas; and James A . Loop, Lawrence, Kansas; also nieces and nephews. One nephew, Orrin Hotchkiss, of Liberty, Missouri, was reared in the Loop home as a brother.
  Ed grew to manhood in Mitchell county, Kansas, and spent most of his time there until November 1919 when he came to Iowa. At an early age he became a member of the Christian Church at Asherville, Kansas and after coming to Iowa, attended the Methodist church at Kniffin and Bollman Chapel as long as services were held there. He was always interested in the church and its work. His Christian spirit was shown in both word and deed, as he was always seen standing for the right and denouncing the wrong. His cheerful disposition showed through his long illness and just a few days before his passing expressed a wish to go where he could have rest, free from all pain. The following poem by Grace Noll Crowell seems fitting at this time:
    The day was long, the burden I had borne
    Seemed heavier than I could longer bear.
    And then it lifted -- but I did not know
    Some one had knelt in prayer.

    Had taken me to God that very hour,
    And asked the easing of the load, and He,
    In infinite compassion, had stooped down
    And taken it from me.

    We cannot tell how often as we pray
    For some hurt one, bewildered, and distressed,
    The answer comes -- but many times those hearts
    Find sudden peace and rest.

    Someone had prayed, and Faith, a reaching hand;
    Took hold of God, and brought Him down that day
    So many, many hearts have need of prayer,
    Oh, let us pray!

  Out of town relatives who attended the funeral were:  Mr. and Mrs. James Loop of Lawrence, Kansas and Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Hotchkiss, of Liberty, Mo.
Card of Thanks
  We wish to extend our sincere personal thanks, to all of our neighbors and friends, for the lovely flowers, the words of sympathy, the food, and all acts of kindness to us in the loss of our husband, father and brother.
  Mrs. E. F. Loop
  Mr. and Mrs. H. K. McElvain, Virginia and Kenneth
  Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Loop

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Roberta A. Bowman Hart, 1928-2008

The Hutchinson News [KS] - 30 April 2008
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  LIBERAL -- Roberta A. "Bobbie" Hart, 80, died Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Palm Bay Memorial Hospital in Palm Bay, Fla., after a lengthy illness. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Bobbie was also a beautiful, gracious lovely lady and a friend to many. She never met a stranger! She was born March 31, 1928 in Seymour, Iowa to Orville and Wilma (Buck) Bowman. She was raised by her mother Wilma and her grandmother Isabell Murphy Buck and many loving aunts and uncles in the area. At seven, she was blessed when her mother, Wilma, married Wade "Sug" Wright who became her loving and caring dad. When she was 17, she was thrilled when her little brother, John, was born. She became "Sissy Bob" to John. Bobbie was an honor student and a star basketball player. She was always disappointed that the team came up short the year she was a Senior and didn't win the Iowa State Basketball Tournament. They won the next year but without her. She graduated from Seymour High School in Seymour, Iowa in 1946. 
  She married Jack L. Hart on Nov. 10, 1946 in Seymour, Iowa. They lived in Seymour and owned and operated Hart Oil and Implement Col until 1964 and had three children. In 1963, they started Hart Oil Company, when they purchased a Gulf Oil business in Columbia, Mo. and moved there in 1964. Later, they started Hart Motels Inc. and Hart Land and Cattle Company. They owned several motels and ranching operations over the next 40 years. They purchased the Holiday Inn, now the Liberal Inn in Liberal, in 1972 and moved to Liberal in 1980. They sold the business in 2003 and retired. Jack preceded her in death on Sept. 19, 2005. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Seymour, Iowa; the Aurora Club and the Elks Club in Liberal.
  Survivors include: one daughter Pam McElvain and her husband Kenny of Liberal; two sons David Hart and wife Nancy Liberal, and Brian Hart and fiancee Lorie Sephens of Indian Harbor Beach, Fla.; brother John Wright and wife Evelyn Waukee, Iowa; seven grandchildren   that she was so proud of; Brad McElvain and wife Stacy; Christi Nowak and husband John; Jack and Andrea Hart, Bailey, Ian and Mackenzie Hart; two great grandchildren that she loved to spoil, Elliott and Alex McElvain. She only needed more time to spoil them better. Sister-in-laws, Ferne Hart Norris of Grinnell, Iowa and Ruby Hart Fry and husband Bob of Bartow, Fla., and brother-in-law Ron Hart and wife Gloria of Muscatine, Iowa. She also leaves her adopted in love brother Danny Jones and wife Nancy of San Diego, and very special cousins Virginia Warren, Tucson, Ariz., Carol Ulrey and Betty Mabee of San Diego.
  She is preceded in death by her parents Wilma and Wade "Sug" Wright and one daughter-in-law, Jeanine Hart. Also her loving Aunts and Uncles, Hubert "Simon" & Esther Buck, Paul and Lucille Buck, Sister-in-law Carol Hart and her in-Laws, Pearl and Mamie Hart, adopted in love brother Bob Thomas plus many loving great aunts, uncles and cousins from the Seymour, Iowa area.
  Funeral Service will be held at Randolph Funeral Home in Seymour, Iowa on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 1:30 pm with burial immediately after at Southlawn Cemetery in Seymour. Services will be performed by Pastor Nancy Prall of the Drake Avenue Christian Church in Centerville, Iowa. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 3 pm at Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home in Liberal, with Reverend Dr. Jack Russell from First Christian Church presiding. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., in care of ether funeral home or Bobbie's daughter Pam McElvain, 2480 Lilac Drive, Liberal, KS 67901 ... Email condolences may be sent to www.brennemanfuneralhome.com.

Jack L. Hart, 1925-2005

Southwest Daily Times [Liberal KS] - 21 September 2005
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  Jack L. Hart slipped the surley bond of Earth on September 19, 2005 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kan. at the age of 79. He was born in Seymour, Iowa on December 27, 1925 to Pearl and Mamie (Morrow) Hart. He was the third of their five children. Jack was a loving man and loved his wife and children and friends and was kind and generous to his grandchildren.
  Jack grew up in Seymour, Iowa and graduated from High School there in 1943. Jack was a veteran of WWII in the Army Air Corp and was part of the occupying forces in Germany. When he returned from the service, he joined his father in Seymour Oil Co. On November 10, 1946 he married Roberta A. (Bobbie) Bowman in Seymour, Iowa. They were married almost 59 years, and they had three children.
  Jack was a lifelong business man and was successful in several different fields. One of the biggest joys was getting to know and taking care of his customers. Jack was an avid flyer and had dreamed of flying since childhood. He was fortunate enough to accomplish that goal and flew for most of his life. Jack was a senior partner of the Liberal Inn from 1970 to 2003.
  Jack was a member of the Liberal Elk's Lodge and the Seymour American Legion along with various business organizations in the past. Jack's best and greatest quality was his generosity and he had a true Christian heart. He was generous and would give and help others without any personal gain.
   Survivors include his wife Bobbie of the home; daughter Pam McElvain and husband Kenny, son David Hart and wife Nancy, all of Liberal, Kan.; son Brian Hart of Indian Harbor Beach, Fla. Grandchildren are Brad McElvain, Christie Nowak, Jack and Andrea Hart, Bailey, Ian, and Mackenzie Hart and great grandson Elliot McElvain. He is also survived by two sisters Ferne Norris of Grinnell, Iowa and Ruby Fry and husband Bob of Bartow, Fla.; brother Ron Hart and wife Goria of Muscatine, Iowa and brother-in-law John Wright and wife Ev of Waukee, Iowa and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister Carole Hart Deputy.
  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randy Cook presiding. An additional service and burial will be held in Seymour, Iowa.
  Calling time will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday with the family present to greet friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home.
  Memorials may be sent to The Liberal Elks Benevolent Fund in care of Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd, Liberal KS 67901.  

Wilma Buck Wright, 1935-2003

Southwest Daily Times [Liberal, KS] - 13 April 2003
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  Wilma Wright, 92, died Thursday, April 10, 2003, at Adel Acres Care Center in Adel, Iowa.
  She was born Sept. 30, 1910, to Clark and Sarah Isabell (Murphy) Buck in Putnam County, Miss. (sic).
  She married Wade B. (Sug) Wright on May 22, 1935. He died in October 1963.
  She was operator of Wright Hardware and John Deer Implement Store until 1969.
  She was a member of Seymour American Legion Auxiliary, past member of Seymour Community Club, and Iowa Retail Hardware Association.
  Her hobbies included cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
  Survivors include, her children, Roberta (Bobbie) Hart and husband, Jack, Liberal, William John Wright and wife, Evelyn, Waukee, Iowa; grandchildren, Pamela McElvain and husband Kenneth, Liberal, David Hart and wife, Nancy, Liberal, and Brian Hart, Kansas City, Miss. (sic); great-grandchildren, Brad McElvain and wife Stacey, Kansas City, Christi McElvain, Topeka, Jack T. and Adrea Hart, Liberal, and Bailey, Ian, and Mackenzie Hart, Kansas City; her aunt Vina Murphy, and numerous other relatives.
  She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Paul Buck and wife, Lucille, and H. C. Simon Buck and wife, Esther (Het); and granddaughter-in-law, Jeanine Hart.
  Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Randolph Funeral Home in Seymour, Iowa, with the Pastor Vickie Steffes presiding.
  Burial will be at Southlawn Cemetery in Seymour.
  Friends may call beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday at Randolph Funeral Home in Seymour. The family will receive friends from 7-9:30 p.m. Sunday.
  Memorials are suggested to Seymour American Legion or Hospice of Central Iowa in care of Randolph Funeral Home, 112 Lee St., Seymour, IA 52590.

Vaneta Arlene Anderson Busby McElvain

The Des Moines Register - 28 February 2007
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  Funeral services for Vaneta Arlene Anderson Busby McElvain, 84 years, eleven months, 19 days, will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 1, 2007, at Randolph Funeral Home, Seymour, with pastor Linda Reida officiating. Interment at the I.O.O.F. cemetery, Indianola, Iowa (2:30 p.m.). Friends may call at the Randolph Funeral Home in Seymour beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. The family will greet friends Wednesday evening 6 to 8 p.m.
  Memorials may be made to Seymour United Methodist Church or Donor's Choice of Hospice.
  Survived by daughters, Betty Kratovil of Stuart, Florida, Barbara Wood and husband John of Elgin, Illinois; sons, Robert Busby and wife Carol of Jackson, New Jersey, Marvin Busby and wife Renee of Tulsa, OK; step-daughter Virginia Berner and husband James of Waukee, Iowa; step-sons, Kenneth McElvain and wife Pam of Liberal, Kansas, Marvin McElvain and wife Jeanie of Ames, Iowa; step-daughter Karen Vanderlinden and husband Steve of Chapel Hill, NC; step-s0n David McElvain and wife Shelly of Seymour, Iowa.
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The Stuart News [FL] - 27 February 2007
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  Vaneta A. McElvain, 84, died Feb. 23, 2007, at her home. 
  She was born in Seymour, Iowa, and lived in Stuart for 2 years, coming from Iowa.
  She was a homemaker.
  Survivors include her daughter, Betty A. Kratovil of Stuart.
  Services: Burial services will be in Indianola Cemetery, Indianola, Iowa, under the direction of Randolph Funeral Home, Seymour, Iowa.
  Local arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home & Crematory, Stuart.