Jerome Cemetery: New Section, Block 18, Lot 8, North Half ---- Grace and Lucille Baxter

Jerome Cemetery - New Section

Block 18, Lot 8, North Half

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  Grace and Lucille Baxter, daughters of William W. and Elizabeth Russell Rodgers Baxter, are buried in the North Half, Lot 8, Block 18 of the New Section [Row 3] of the Jerome Cemetery.

  Grace Baxter was born 3 September 1903 in Jerome, Lincoln Township, Appanoose County, Iowa, died 21 August 1916 in Jerome, Lincoln Township, Appanoose County, Iowa, and was buried 22 August 1916 in the Jerome Cemetery.  [Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990 on FamilySearch.org: Source Film Number: 1673930]

  Lucille Esabell Baxter was born 18 May 1916 in Jerome, Lincoln Township, Appanoose County, Iowa, died 7 February 1917 in Jerome, Lincoln Township, Appanoose County, Iowa, and was buried 7 February 1917 in the Jerome Cemetery. [Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990 on FamilySearch.org: Source Film Number: 1673930]

Gravestone of Lucille & Grace Baxter

in the Jerome Cemetery

Rowena Mae Rash Robinson, 1936-2011

The Knoxville Journal-Express - 30 June 2011

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  Knoxville — Funeral services for Rowena Robinson of Knoxville were held on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Brent Hanna officiating. Burial followed in the Sandyville Cemetery.

  Musical selections of “Old Rugged Cross” and “How Great Thou Art” were shared by Jim Kidder. Casket bearers included Josh Wells, Steve Mincks, Dennis Robinson, Todd Rider, Tim Neef and Seth Wells. Honorary casket bearers were; Richard Mincks, Dean Robinson, Chad Christensen, Nick Neef and Josh Gettler.

  Rowena Mae Robinson was born on Feb. 11, 1936 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Wayne Rash and Mary (Rotisky) Rash.

  She graduated from Seymour High School and went on to attend Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant. While in High School, Rowena was very active in basketball even winning the state championship one year with her team. She was united in marriage to Donald “Robbie” [DeWitt]* Robinson, [son of Cash Robinson and Ava Ruth Glasgow]*, on Oct. 22, 1966, in Omaha, Neb. Rowena worked at the VA Hospital in the Medical Administrative Services unit for 33 years until her retirement in 1991.

Rowena Mae Rash Robinson

  She loved being an exhibitor at the fair, entering her crocheting, needlework, flowers and baked goods and winning many ribbons and awards. Rowena and Donald enjoyed traveling and wintered in Texas for many years.

  Rowena passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Trinity Center at Luther Park in Des Moines at the age of 75 years [4 months and 13 says]*.

  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robbie, and a sister, Genevieve Mincks.

  Survivors include her son, Todd (Shanna) Robinson of Des Moines; step-children, Dennis Robinson and Jean (Tim) Neef of Knoxville; 5 step- grandchildren, Dean Robinson of Knoxville, Darci (Josh) Gettler of Urbandale, Chad Christensen of Ankeny, Nick Neef of Ankeny, Alyssa Frantz of Des Moines; 1 step-great-grandson, Tait Gettler and a sister, Deloris Darrah of Seymour.

  [For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Iowa Hospice. Online condolences may be left at bertrandfuneralhomes.com.]*

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*Additions in [ ]s from The Seymour Herald, 30 June 2011, and/or “Descendants of DeWitt Clinton Glasgow” on FamilyTreeMaker.com User Home Pages.  Photo from Bertrand Funeral Homes website.

Ruth Evelyn Baxter McKinney, 1910-1997

Peoria Journal Star - 23 December 1997

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  LEWISTOWN -- Ruth E. McKinney, 87, of 175 Sycamore Drive, formerly of Canton, died at 2:25 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997, at Prairie View Care Center.

  Born Nov. 9, 1910, in Jerome, Iowa, to William and Elizabeth Rodgers Baxter, she married J. D. McKinney on Dec. 18, 1958, in Oklahoma. He preceded her in death, as did four brothers and seven sisters.

  Surviving are one brother, Neil R. Baxter of Lewistown, and one sister, Maxine Matayo of Canton.

  She owned and operated several taverns in Oklahoma for many years.

  She is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Canton.

  Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. The Rev. James McCracken will officiate.

  Visitation will be 30 minutes before services at the funeral home.

  Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.

  Memorials may be made to Prairie View Care Center or to her church.

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  Social Security Death Index on Ancestry.com:  Ruth E. McKinney, SSN 331-01-2691 issued in Illinois before 1951, born 9 Nov 1910, died 21 Dec 1997, Last Residence: 61542 Lewistown, Fulton, Illinois, USA.

Elizabeth Russell Rodgers Baxter, 1881-1964

Unidentificed 1964 Newspaper Obituary

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  CANTON -- Mrs. Elizabeth R. Baxter, 83, of 313 N. 7th St., Canton, died Friday morning [16 October 1964] in Havana Nursing Home, Havana, after a long illness.

  She was born Feb. 13, 1881, in Huntsville [Randolph County], Mo., a daughter of John and Grace Liddell Rodgers and was married to William Baxter in Centerville, [Appanoose County] Iowa, Sept. 6, 1902. He died in 1958.

Elizabeth Russell Rodgers Baxter

  Surviving are two sons, Neil of Canton, and Kenneth of Peoria; five daughters, Mrs. Maxine Matayo of Canton, Mrs. Helen Whitney of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Ruth O'Neil of McKinney, Okla., Mrs. Margaret Wright of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mrs. Shirley Davis of Los Angeles; 19 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Rodgers of Oglesby and William of California; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Ruckman of Chicago Heights, Mrs. Alice Clark of Utica, and Mrs. Barbara Briddick of Oglesby.

  Seven children, three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.

  She was a member of the Believers Church in Jerome, Iowa.

  Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Murphy Memorial Home, the Rev. Orville L. Wright officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home after 4 Sunday afternoon.

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  Obituary and picture from The Baxter Family Tree on Ancestry.com posted and owned by JeepGirl2010.

William Robert Baxter, 1905-1960

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary - December 1960

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  Funeral services for William R. Baxter, 55, of 1421 S. Lammers St., who died at $:15 (sic) a.m. Sunday at Proctor Hospital where he had been a patient since Nov. 19, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Davison Funeral Home.

  The Rev. K. Richard Schliepsiek of Christ Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery.

  Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today.

William Robert Baxter's

High School Graduation Picture

  Mr. Baxter formerly operated the Hideaway Tavern on Laramie street for eight years before ill health forced him to retire in May of this year. 

William and Goldie Baxter in front of the 

Hideway Tavern on Laramie Street in Peoria, Illinois

Earlier he had been a machinist at the Keystone Steel & Wire Co. for 10 years. He was a member of Peoria Aerio 265, FOE, and Abingdon Lodge 185, AF&AM, at Abingdon. Born in [Jerome, Lincoln Township, Appanoose County] Iowa Aug. 3, 1905, he was a son of William and Elizabeth Rodgers Baxter, and married Goldie B[elle] Lance [born 11 January 1902 in Breeds, Fulton County, Illinois; died 14 December 1967 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois] in Peoria April 20, 1925.

  Surviving are his wife; his mother; one daughter, Mrs. Joyce Collins; two sons, Phillip [Clair] Baxter [born 17 February 1932; died 4 November 1994 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois] and William [Charles] Baxter [born 4 July 1939; died 28 June 1969 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois], all of Peoria; five sisters, Mrs. Helen Whitney of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Margaret Wright of Oklahoma City, Okla., Mrs. Maxine Matayo of Canton and Mrs. Shirley Davis of Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, Neil Baxter of Canton and Kenneth G. Baxter of Normal; and six grandchildren. Four sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.

William Robert and Goldie Belle (Lance) Baxter's

Gravestone in Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria, Illinois

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  The above obituary and pictures are from the Baxter Family Tree on Ancestry.com posted and owned by JeepGirl2010.

Ulah Maxine Baxter Matayo, 1920-2011

Peoria Journal Star - 4 July 2011

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  Canton, Illinois - Maxine Matayo, 91, formerly of Canton, died at 9:15 p.m., Friday, July 1, 2011, at Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria.

  Born March 20, 1920, in Jerome, Iowa, to William and Elizabeth Rodgers Baxter, she married Stanko Matayo on Oct. 1, 1938, in Fort Madison, Iowa.

  Surviving are one daughter, Janice (Ron) Skinner of East Peoria, one son, Stanko Kent (Marsha) Matayo of Bella Vista, Ark., one daughter-in-law, Bonnie (Bill) Watkins of Russellville, Ark., seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

  She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanko, on Oct. 9, 2001; by one son, David, on March 30, 1980; and by five brothers and eight sisters.

  She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses in Canton.

  There will be a graveside service at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 6 at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. There will be no visitation.

  Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.

  Memorials may be made to the Jehovah's Witnesses, 1566 E. Ash St., Canton, IL 61520.

  Online condolences may be posted at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

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  The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution of the above obituary to The Jerome Journal by Gary Craver of Centerville, Iowa.

SHS Class of 1946 - 65th Reunion in 2011

  The Seymour High School Class of 1946 held their 65th Reunion at the SHS Alumni Banquet on May 28, 2011.  Twenty-three students graduated in 1946 from SHS as shown above in their class picture.  Fifteen members of the class are deceased.  Of the eight living members of the class, four attended the Reunion and also enjoyed fellowship on Friday evening over dinner at the Continental Hotel in Centerville.  The four members attending are pictured below from left to right: Quentin DeVore, Newton, Iowa; Phyllis Hawkins Cain, Papillion, Nebraska; Jean Whitmore Ray, East Moline, Illinois; and Raymond Shubat, Kissimmee, Florida.  Phyllis Hawkins Cain, daughter of William Earl Hawkins and Lora Geneva Patrick, was born in Jerome, attended the Jerome School through ninth grade and attended Seymour High School for three years, graduating in 1946.

  The other four living members of the Class of 1946 are Dorothy Gilmore Bankston, Bonnie Smith Young, and H. Ray Mabee who all live in California; and Marjorie Van Dyne Snyder who lives in Granger, Iowa.

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  The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution of the above pictures and information to The Jerome Journal by Phyllis Hawkins Cain of Papillion, NE.

They Must Like It Here -- They've Stayed!

The Seymour Herald - 23 June 2011

Reprinted from The Seymour Herald of 26 July 1951

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  Many of Seymour's "Old Settlers" have moved away, others have retired from active business life to their homes, but a few have kept up their professional activities through the years.

  Included among Seymour's "old-timers" who still are in harness are H. S. Eckels, R. A. Morrow, Harry Bower, Elvin Owen, J. N. Condra and Roy Cunningham.

  Cunningham started clerking in the grocery store on the west side of the square 43 years ago, but, in partnership with his wife, became owner of the same store he now operates 25 years ago in August. The Cunninghams have one son, Fred, of Kansas City, Mo.

  Condra, who has been in the insurance business in Seymour for the past 31 years always has lived around Seymour. He was a farmer before moving to town to open his insurance agency. And after all those years in business here Mr. Condra says, "I still like "the place."

  Elvin Owen, another insurance man, has been in business here for 27 years. He had offices in the upstairs of the Yeager building and Brenaman buildings before moving to his present location in the east side of the Rissler barber shop.

  More than half a century -- 51 years -- is the business record of Harry Bower, who operates a barber shop on the east side of the Seymour square. His first shop located just north of the Odd Fellows building. Later he moved to a location about where Liggett's furniture store stands, then to the west side of the square. He has been on the east side for about 40 years.

  R. A. Morrow has put in 40 years "more or less" in business in Seymour and he, too, has occupied several locations. His first location was on the east side of the square where the Scott grocery now is located. Then he moved to the west side of the square to occupy a building about where the Perkins gift shop now stands. Later he moved to his present location on the west side. He is in business with three of his sons, Jared, Max and Keith.

  H. S. Eckels has been connected with the lumber business in Seymour for 64 years, starting to work for the Lewis lumber company when he was 13 years old in 1887, when the company was located where the Webb seed store now stands. He served 18 months in the Spanish-American war and returned to work for the Parker lumber company in the same location. In 1907 he bought the lumber yard where he has operated for 44 years.

Harl Family Reunion, Sunday, 10 July 2011

The Seymour Herald - 23 June 2011

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  Descendants of John T. and Christina Rigler Harl will meet at the Seymour Community Center Sunday, July 10, 2011, for the 70th annual Harl Reunion. The Center will open at 10:30 a.m.  A potluck dinner will be served at 12:15 p.m. followed by a business meeting.

Livingston Baptist Church Open House, 10 July 2011

The Seymour Herald - 23 June 2011

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  The Franklin Baptist Church at the former Village of Livingston has been undergoing major restoration and renovation. Construction is nearing completing and an open house has been planned for July 10, 2011, from 2-4 p.m. after Church in the Park and lunch during Seymour's Old Settler's celebration.

  The church is located east of Seymour on J46 about three miles to 135th Avenue then south about three miles.

Franklin Baptist Church 

at former Village of Livingston

  The church building was built in 1880 and dedicated in 1881. The Franklin Baptist Church served as a spiritual and moral guide to the neighborhood of Livingston for many years. Services ceased to be held there in the early 1970s.

  The church has been recognized and listed on the National Register of Historic Places due to the life of Livingston Parker and his involvement and service to this church, community and country. He was ordained as a Baptist minister in this building in a two-day ordination service after he served in the Civil War.

  The empty building began to decay until it was rescued from its demise at the turn of this century. It has now been restored and is ready to be dedicated.

  The renovation features an 8 foot wooden cross on the interior of the church at the east end. The baptistery has been preserved and will be open for inspection.

  Pews, which were a gift from the Numa Christian Church when it closed, are being installed in the sanctuary. A replica of the original bell tower has been constructed and a large melodious bell has been installed in the bell tower. Although the church was not originally wired for electricity, the church building now has electric lights (with period fixtures), ceiling fans and heating panels along the sides of the sanctuary. The vaulted ceiling and walls had to be renovated but the original wainscoting has been preserved.

  It is planned that the church will be used for church services, homecomings, weddings, funerals and other special events.

  Historic Livingston Foundation welcomes everyone to come see this historic building.

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  See earlier articles posted in The Jerome Journal:  Franklin Baptist Church in Livingston and Town of Livingston in Franklin Township.

Lottie Fern Brown, 1919-2011

Schmidt Family Funeral Home

Moulton and Centerville, Iowa
27 June 2011

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  Lottie Fern Brown, 91 of Centerville, Iowa died on Thursday, June 23, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center Long Term Care in Centerville. She was born the daughter of William R. and Orpha (Howe) Ricketts on October 25, 1919 in Spickard, Missouri. She received her education in the Seymour High School at Seymour, 

Iowa and graduating in 1939.

  On February 20, 1940 Lottie was united in marriage to Willis Brown near Seymour, Iowa. She enjoyed helping her husband on the farm and being a home maker.

  She is preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Willis Brown; sisters, Nola Olson and LaVelle Elswick.

  Lottie is survived by: her sons, Bill and his wife, Pat Brown of Plano, Iowa and Larry and his wife, Sue Brown of Jerome, Iowa; sister, Francis McCarthy of Centerville, Iowa; brother, Allen Ricketts of Moline, Illinois; 8 grandchildren; 20 great grand children

  Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 27, 2011 at 10 am at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Centerville, Iowa with Rev. Kay Singley officiating. Burial will follow at the South Lawn cemetery in Seymour, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2011 from 2 pm until 8 pm with family present from 6 pm until 8 pm at the funeral home.

  Memorials can be made to the Aviary at Long Term Care - Mercy Hospital and left at or mailed to the funeral home. The Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Centerville, Iowa is caring for the Brown family at this time. Condolences may be made at schmidtfamilyfuneralhome.com

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James Sidles, 1932-2011

The Seymour Herald - 2 June 2011
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  James Sidles, 78, of Richfield, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on May 12, 2011.  Proceeded in death by his parents, Selma and Peter, of Jerome, Iowa, wife JoAnn (nee McCord) Sidles of Centerville, Iowa, brother Howard, and brother Harry; he is survived by his daughter, Sherry Downey, of Richland, OH, son, James Paul Sidles, of Litchfield, IL, and sister, Virginia Bay, of Venice, FL.

  Jim, as he was better known to family and friends, grew up on the Peter Sidles farm in Jerome, Iowa, attended the Jerome elementary school through the eighth grade, and graduated from Seymour High School in 1950. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for three years as an officer on battleships, attaining the rank of Lieutenant JG, after having graduated from Iowa State University with an engineering degree. He then relocated to the Akron, Ohio area, and worked as a research engineer briefly for Firestone, and then for B. F. Goodrich, where he spent the rest of his career working in the field of rubber, plastics, and polymer research, with an emphasis on the design and manufacture of commercial jet airliner brakes, passenger tires, race car tires, and many other projects.

  He had a number of patents filed for his inventions. He retired from B. F. Goodrich after 30 years of service, and enjoyed his retirement doing what he loved to do best. He was an avid reader of non-fiction, and was always challenging himself to learn something new. He loved spending timed with his two grandchildren and watching them grow up. They were the greatest joy of his life; along with his passion for music. He sang in the choir at Richfield United Church of Christ for 45 years, rarely missing a Sunday. He was able to participate in his choir's annual Easter Cantata shortly before his death. He was a kind, loving, generous father, grandfather, brother, friend, co-worker, and member of his church choir, who were like family to him. He will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched.

  Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes. A memorial service is planned for Thursday, June 9th at 7 PM at eh United Church of Christ in Richfield.

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Akron Beacon Journal - 19 May 2011

Transcribed from Ohio.com on 7 June 2011

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  James Sidles, 78, of Richfield, passed away at his home Wednesday, May 12, 2011.
  Preceded in death by his parents, Selma and Peter; wife, JoAnn; brothers, Howard and Harry; he is survived by his daughter, Sherry Downey; son, James Paul Sidles; beloved grandchildren, Michael and Justin Downey; twin brother, Peter Sidles; and sister, Virginia Bay.

James Sidles, 1932-2011

  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for three years as an officer on battleships, attaining the rank of Lieutenant JG, after having graduated from Iowa State University with an engineering degree. He worked as a research engineer briefly for Firestone, and then for B. F. Goodrich, where he spent the rest of his career working in the field of rubber, plastics, and polymer research, with an emphasis on the design and manufacture of commercial jet airliner brakes, passenger tires, race car tires, and many other projects.

  He had a number of patents filed for his inventions. He retired from B. F. Goodrich after 30 years of service, and enjoyed his retirement doing what he loved to do best. He was an avid reader of non-fiction, and was always challenging himself to learn something new. He loved spending time with his two grandchildren and watching them grow up. They were the greatest joy of his life, along with his passion for music. He sang in the choir at Richfield United Church of Christ for 45 years, rarely missing a Sunday. He was able to participate in his choir's annual Easter Cantata shortly before his death. He was a kind, loving, generous father, grandfather, brother, friend, co-worker, and member of his church choir, who were like family to him. He will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched.
  Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes. A memorial service is planned for Thursday, June 9th at 7 p.m. at the United Church of Christ in Richfield, 4340 Streetsboro Rd., Richfield, OH 44286. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)

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  Editor's Note:  James Sidles was born 29 June 1932 in Jerome, Lincoln Township, Appanoose County, Iowa, son of Peter and Selma (Johnson) Sidles.  He married on 6 March 1955 in the First Methodist Church in Centerville, Iowa, JoAnn McCord, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul McCord of Centerville, Iowa. He passed away on 12 March 2011 at his home in Richfield, Ohio.

James Sidles 

from a picture of Friends of the Richfield Branch Library on the cover of

The Richfield Times Magazine, Volume 31, No. 3 (March 2010)

  James Sidles secured a long list of patents during his professional career.  His first United States patent registered in 1961 related to an Apparatus for Measuring Vibrations of a Vehicle [US 2,995,927]. While nearly all of his patents were related to tires, his final patent in 2002 was for a Rotating Seed Drill [US 6,357,369 B1] in the field of agriculture.