Arthur B. Crouch, 1895-1985

The Seymour Herald – 28 February 1985

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  Arthur B. Crouch, son of Alfred B. and Mary Clayton Crouch, was born on November 12, 1895 in Blaine County, Nebraska.  He departed this life Saturday, February 16, 1985, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Centerville, Iowa at the age of 89 years, 3 months, and 4 days.

  He moved to Appanoose County with his family at an early age and spent most of his life in this area.

  B, as he was known by most of his friends, served his country in the Army during World War I, serving most of his time in France.  He returned to Appanoose County and was united in marriage to Louisa Jayne Shoultz December 22, 1920.  They spent most of their married life on a family farm south of Seymour farming.  To this union two children were born, one daughter, Gweneitt, and one son Floyd B. Crouch.  After the death of his beloved wife Louisa he left the area and moved to Moline, Illinois.  There he married Ethel May Stoner February 12, 1955.

  They retire in Seymour where B spent most of his time in carpentry.  He spent many hour in his workshop where he built many lovely things that he shared not only with his family but with many of his friends and neighbors.

  He had a wonderful talent which he never failed to share with others.  His talent was not only in the wood he carved but in the warmth and love that he openly shared.

  B and Ethel were able to spend two of their last years back on the farm close to their grandchildren and great grandchildren.  They shared greatly with each other.  His last years were spent with his loving wife Ethel, in the Seymour Care Center where he became everyone’s friend.

  B accepted Chris at an early age and was baptized and became a member of the Baptist Church.  He later transferred his membership to the Seymour United Methodist Church.

  He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Louisa; a daughter, a son Floyd, a grandson, Albert B. Crouch; two sisters Dorothy and Lottie, and two brothers, Lloyd and Clarence.

  B is survived by his wife of 30 years Ethel; one daughter-in-law Carma, two granddaughters, Bonnie Crouch and Sharon Mace and her husband Dale, four great grandchildren who he adored, and two sisters Katie Stoner of Moline, Illinois and Nettie Stoner of Seymour, and a host of relatives and friends.

  I thought this time would be easier

  I was sure we’d be prepared.

  You live a long and happy life the others left so young.

  The time grew close

  You told me you were ready to go to Jesus side.

  I thought that I was ready to say our last goodbye.

  I’ve finally decided you never are prepared.

  It’s never any easier to let your loved one go

  I have to tell myself again to think of happy times

  And try my best to understand your better off than I

  You made my life so rich.

  I thank you for the chance

  To be the daughter that you loved and showed so very much.

  Goodbye Grandpa

      Sharon

  Services were held Thursday, February 21, 1985, at 11:00 A.M. from the Randolph Funeral Home in Seymour with the Rev. Mark Berbano officiating.  The hymns “How Beautiful Heave Must Be” and “In The Garden” were sung by Milton Albertson with Mrs. Iris Merritt, pianist.

  Pallbearers were members of the Nye-Birdwell American Legion Post #180 of Seymour, Iowa.

  Interment was in the Livingston Cemetery.  With military honors by Nye-Birdwell American Legion Post #180 of Seymour, Iowa.

Livingston Cemetery Military Gravestone

for Arthur B. Crouch 

Livingston Cemetery Gravestone for

Arthur B. and Louisa Jayne Shoultz Crouch

Ethel May Stoner Crouch, 1892-1989

The Seymour Herald – 8 June 1989

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  Ethel May Crouch was born February 6, 1892 in Appanoose County to Samuel and Lu Anna Bollman Stoner.  She passed away at the Seymour Care Center on May 31, 1989 at the age of 97 years 3 months 25 days.

  She was united in marriage to Arthur B. Crouch on February 12, 1955.  He preceded her in death on February 16, 1985.  Also preceding her in death were her parents; one sister, Marcia Crouch; two brothers Elmer H. and Robert Stoner; son, Floyd B. Crouch; and grandson, Albert B. Crouch.

  She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Carma; two granddaughters Bonnie Fett and Sharon Mace; five great grandchildren; two nieces Blanche Horne of Allerton and Marie Stanton of Seymour and a host of other relatives and friends.

  Services were held Saturday, June 3, 1989 at 1:30 p.m. from the Randolph Funeral Home, Seymour, Iowa with Rev. Don Ploesser officiating.  The pallbearers were Dale, Mace, Brad Fett, Max Peterson and John Adams.  Interment was in the Livingston Cemetery.  There was a memorial to the Seymour Library.

CARD OF THANKS

  We wish to thank everyone for their many acts of kindness shown us during the loss of our grandmother.  A special thanks to the Seymour Care Center for their loving care and to Rev. Ploesser for his comforting words.

  --The family of Ethel Crouch

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Seymour Scenes by Dorothy Barrell

in The Seymour Herald of 22 June 1989

  Sadly, we acknowledge the passing of one of our oldest residents, Ethel Crouch, who had been with us since 1981. She will be missed by all, but not forgotten.

Gravestone of Ethel May Stoner Crouch

in the Livingston Cemetery, 
Appanoose County, Iowa

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

Elmer H. Stoner, 1893-1962

The Seymour Herald – 30 August 1962

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Elmer H. Stoner

  Elmer H., youngest son of Samuel and LaAnna Stoner, was born near Jerome, April 14, 1893, and passed away at the Wayne county hospital in Corydon Aug. 21, 1962, at the age of 69 years, four months and seven days.

  He was united in marriage to Nettie Crouch May 5, 1921, who survives him. To this union were born three daughters, Blanche Ellis, Marie Stanton and Coleen.

  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Coleen; his father and mother, one brother, Robert L., and one sister, Marcia Crouch.

  He leaves his wife, Nettie, two daughters, Mrs. Marie Stanton of Seymour and Mrs. Blanche Ellis of Allerton; two sons-in-law, James Stanton of Seymour and Virgil Ellis of Allerton; three grandchildren, Lary James and Jo Marlene Stanton and Connie Sue Ellis; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Crouch of Seymour, nieces and nephews, several cousins and a host of friends.

  During the winter of 1925 he confessed the Lord, Jesus Christ, as his personal Savior, accepting God’s way of salvation as set forth in the gospel of St. John, Chapter 5, verse 24:  “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life and shall not come unto condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.” Also in the Epistle to the Ephesians, Chapter 2, verse 8 and 9, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast.”

  He was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather.  He was a victim of f lingering illness and he met each day of suffering with courage, strengthened by the care of his loving wife, who stayed with him constantly.

 Rev. David Lawrence of Centerville officiated at the funeral at the Liggett Funeral home Thursday, Aug. 23.  Burial was in Jerome cemetery. Rev. and Mrs. Lawrence sang the hymns.

  Paul bearers were Kenneth Owen, Carl Hamm, Home Andrews, Bert Voyce, Harold McElvain and Elmer Elliott.  Friends who assisted with the flowers wee Mrs. Clement Davis, Mrs. Russell Phillips, Mrs. Homer Andrews and Mrs. Charles Burkhiser Jr.

La Anna Bollman Stoner, 1864-1937

Iowegian - 9 January 1927
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  Laanna Bollman, daughter of William and Elizabeth Bollman, was born in Appanoose County, Iowa, June 10th, 1864. She grew to womanhood in the Jerome vicinity, the place of her birth, receiving her education in the public schools. On September the 25th, 1887, she was united in marriage to Samuel Stoner and they began to make their home in this part of the county. Two sons and two daughters were born to bless this union: R. L. at home, Mrs. Marcia Crouch, Ethel and Elmer, all of the Jerome vicinity.  Mrs. Stoner departed this life at her home Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock January 5th, 1937, age 72 years, 6 months and 25 days. In early life she was converted, uniting with the Jerome Methodist church; to which church and faith she remained until death., She was a tender and loving mother and had a host of friends, some of them driving for several miles to attend the funeral service which was held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the church of which she so long had been a member. The service was in charge of the Rev. Luther W. Childs of Centerville. Besides the four children, Mrs. Stoner is survived by one brother, C. C. Bollman and one sister, Mrs. Mary Wilson, both of Jerome, also two granddaughters, Blanche and Vera Colene Stoner.   In death she was preceded by her husband, who passed away five and one-half years ago, an infant granddaughter, Vera Colene Stoner, and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lottie Stoner, who passed away five years ago. The body was laid to rest in the Jerome cemetery in the family lot.

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William Addison Hagan

The Seymour Herald - 28 January 1937

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William Addison Hagan

  William Addison Hagan, son of Elizabeth and James Hagan, was born Jan. 6, 1858, in Bellair twp., Appanoose county, Iowa, and departed this life at his home in Jerome, Iowa, on Jan. 20, 1937, at the age of 79 years, and 14 days.

  He was the second child of a family of six children, two boys and four girls.  His father, mother and two sisters, Callie and Mary Belle Hawkins, and one brother, John F., have preceded him in death.

William Addison Hagan with his horse and buggy

in front of his parents' home in the center of Jerome --

a second floor was later added to this house

  In 1871 he moved with his parents to Jerome where he spent the greater part of his life with the exception of brief periods of time when he was employed in the states of Nebraska and Washington.  

William Addison Hagan as a young man in Nebraska

  He went to Kalispell, Montana, in 1927 to stay with his sister, Mrs. Emma Ogle, after the death of her husband.  In 1929 he established a home for his sister in Jerome, where they have lived together for the remaining years of his life.

  In the earlier years of his life he and his father managed a grocery store and postoffice in Jerome.  He was later employed by the Hawkeye Lumber Co. for a period of several years, which was his last active work.

  He united with the M. E. church in early youth and was an active Sunday school worker during his stay in Nebraska, where he also served as Sunday school secretary.

  He was an upright and honest citizen, being highly respected and esteemed wherever he made his home.

William Addison Hagan with his horse

  He leaves to mourn their loss, two sisters, Mrs. Ada Crouch, of Kalispell, Montana, and Mrs. Emma Ogle of Jerome, several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.  Due to failing health Mrs. Crouch was unable to be present at this time.

Emma Elizabeth Hagan Ogle, William Addison Hagan

and Ada Rebecca Hagan Crouch

William Addison Hagan with three nieces -

Phyllis, Mary and Betty Hawkins

William Addison Hagan

  Funeral services were held at the Jerome M. E. church Saturday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by the Rev. Francis B. Harris.  Burial was in the Jerome cemetery.

William Addison Hagan's Gravestone in the Jerome Cemetery

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Card of Thanks

  We desire to thank our neighbors and friends for every act of kindness and sympathy following the death of our brother and uncle, W. A. Hagan.

  -- Mrs. Emma Ogle, Mrs. Ada Crouch, Nieces and Nephews 

Nettie Crouch Stoner, 1897-1987

Seymour Herald - 8 September 1987

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  Funeral services for Nettie Stoner, 89, were held Sept. 2 at 1:30 p.m. from the Randolph Funeral Home, Seymour, with John Lewis officiating. Hymns "Nailed to the Cross" and "Accepted in the Beloved" were sung by Ed Kerwin, accompanied by Bernace Kerwin.

  Pallbearers were: Larry Stanton, Steve Sprouse, John Wright, K. E. Owen, Bob Schaffner and Paul McElvain. Burial was in the Jerome Cemetery. There was a memorial to the Wayne County Home Health Aide Agency.

  Nettie Crouch Stoner, daughter of Alfred B. and Mary Clayton Crouch, was born at Rawlins, WY, Nov. 14, 1897, and died at the Wayne County Hospital, Corydon, Aug. 31 at the age of 89 years, 9 months, 17 days.

  When she was a child, the family moved to Iowa where she met and married Elmer H. Stoner May 5, 1921, at Walnut City. The couple farmed in the Jerome area for many years. After moving to Seymour, she worked in restaurants and babysat as long as her health permitted. She remained in her own home until the last six months which she spent in the Seymour Care Center.

  The Stoners had three children: Esther Blance, Dorotha Marie and Vera Colleen.

  As a young woman she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was affiliated with the Gospel Church.

  She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer H.; her parents; one daughter, Vera Colleen who died in infancy; brothers: Lloyd, Arthur B. and Clarence Crouch; two sisters: Lottie and Dorotha; and one son-in-law, Virgil Ellis.

  Survivors include daughters: Blanche and husband Ed Horne, Allerton; Marie and husband Jim Stanton, Seymour; three grandchildren: Connie and husband Steve Lucas, Casa Grade, AZ; Larry and wife Mary Stanton, West Liberty; and Marlene and husband Steve Sprouse, Centerville.

  Also surviving are one sister, Katie Stoner; two sisters-in-law, Ethel Crouch and Lillian Crouch; three great-grandchildren, Beau Sprouse, and Lucas and Caitlin Stanton; and John Wright whom she cared for as a child.

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Additional Sources of Information

  Myers/McCorkle/Stier Family Tree posted and owned by juliestier_1 on Ancestry.com.

  1900 US Census-NE-Merrick-Central City-District 136-Image 7 on Ancestry.com.

  1910 US Census-IA-Appanoose-Lincoln-District 21-Image 3 on Ancestry.com.

  1915 Iowa Census-Appanoose-Lincoln-Image 217 on Ancestry.com.

  1920 US Census-IA-Appanoose-Franklin-District 22-Image 9 on Ancestry.com.

  1925 Iowa Census-Appanoose-Lincoln-Image 31, 32 and 33 on Ancestry.com.

  1930 US Census-IA-Appanoose-Lincoln-District 17-Image 6 on Ancestry.com.

  SSDI on Ancestry.com: Nettie Stoner, SSN 484-22-2016 issued Iowa (Before 1951), born 14 Nov 1897, died Aug 1987, Last Residence: 52590 Seymour, Wayne, Iowa, USA.

Marcia Edna Stoner Crouch, 1890-1952

Seymour Herald - 25 September 1952

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Jerome Is Site For Mrs. Crouch Funeral

  Last rites for Mrs. L. R. Crouch, 62, who died Sept. 16, were conducted in the Jerome Methodist church Friday, Sept. 19, with the Rev. W. M. Cleeton officiating. Burial was in the Jerome cemetery.

  Mrs. Crouch, who for many years wrote items for The Herald from the Simpson community, is survived by her husband, a sister, Ethel Stoner, and a brother, Elmer Stoner of Seymour.

  She and her husband had lived on a farm seven miles southeast of Seymour ever since their marriage Jan. 1, 1914.

  An obituary appears elsewhere in this issue.

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  Marcia Edna, eldest daughter of Samuel and La Anna Stoner, was born June 9, 1890, near Jerome, Iowa, and passed away at the St. Joseph's hospital in Centerville Sept. 16, 1952, at the age of 62 years, three months and seven days.

  She was united in marriage to Lloyd R. Crouch Jan. 1, 1914.

  The deceased was preceded in death by her father, mother and brother, Robert.

  She is survived by her loving husband, sister, Ethel Stoner, and brother, Elmer, of Seymour.

  After her marriage she and her husband moved to a farm seven miles southeast of Seymour where they have resided ever since.

  She confessed in the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior as set forth in the Gospel of St. John, chapter 5, verse 24, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth in him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life."

  Also in the Epistle to Ephesians, chapter 2, verses 8-9: "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any should boast."

  She united with the Methodist church at Jerome when a young woman, later transferring her membership to Simpson Chapel in Franklin township.

  Mrs. Crouch was a kind and considerate neighbor, being ever ready to help in case of need.

  She also leaves 10 nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss.

  Funeral services were conducted in the Jerome Methodist church Sept. 19 at 2 p.m., with the Rev. W. M. Cleeton officiating. Burial was in the Jerome cemetery.

  Mrs. James Anderson, Jr., sang "In the Garden" and "At the End of the Road," accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Harley Merritt.

  Pallbearers were Everett Burkhiser, Arthur Stoner, R. B. Stoner, Floyd Crouch, Doyle Davis and Jim Stanton.

  Flower bearers were Mrs. Everett Burkhiser, Mrs. Arthur Stoner, Mrs. R. B. Stoner, Mrs. Floyd Crouch, Mrs. Doyle Davis and Mrs. Virgil Ellis.

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Card of Thanks

  I wish to thank all my friends and neighbors for their thoughtful deeds and expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of my beloved companion.

Lloyd Crouch

Robert L. Stoner, 1888-1949

Seymour Herald - 22 June 1949

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  Robert L. Stoner, eldest son of Samuel and LaAnna Stoner, was born near Jerome Nov. 18, 1888, and passed away at the Veteran's hospital in Des Moines June 11, 1949, at the age of 60 years, six months and 24 days.

  He was united in marriage to Lottie Crouch May 5, 1921, who preceded him in death April 8, 1931. The deceased also was preceded in death by his father and mother.

  Mr. Stoner is survived by two sisters, Mrs. L. R. Crouch and Ethyl Stoner, and one brother, Elmer H. Stoner, all of Seymour; two nieces, Mrs. Blanche Ellis of Corydon and Mrs. Marie Stanton of Seymour. The deceased lived on a farm near Jerome until 1937 when he moved to Centerville where he lived until the time of his death.

  We are happy to say that during his last illness he confessed the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, accepting God's way of salvation as set forth in the gospel of St. John, chapter 5, verse 24: "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth My word and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life," also in the Epistle to the Ephesians, chapter 2 and verses 8 and 9: "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of youselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast."

  Mr. Stoner served his country in the army during World War I. He was a kind and considerate neighbor, being ever ready to help cases of need and distress. He won a host of friends who mourn his loss.

  Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Jerome by the Rev. George T. Landis of Fayetteville, Pa. Pallbearers were Arthur Crouch, Clarence Crouch, Clement Davis, W. R. Hefner, Tom Owen and Kenneth Owen. Flower bearers were Mrs. Katie Stoner, Mrs. Louisa Crouch, Mrs. Ida McGavran and Mrs. Lillie Crouch.

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Iowa Graves Registration Services Form

  Robert L. Stoner, Serial No. 3227425, entered service 27 May 1918 at Centerville, Iowa, and was discharged 10 January 1919 at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Served as a Private in Company B, 37th Battalion, U.S. Guards. Charter Member  of American Legion Post, No. 180, Seymour, Iowa.

Marcia Edna Stoner Crouch, 1890-1952

  Marcia Edna, eldest daughter of Samuel and La Anna Stoner, was born June 9, 1890, near Jerome, Iowa, and passed away at the St. Joseph's hospital in Centerville Sept. 16, 1952, at the age of 62 years, three months and seven days.

  She was united in marriage to Lloyd R. Crouch Jan. 1, 1914.

  The deceased was preceded in death by her father, mother and brother, Robert.

  She is survived by her loving husband, sister, Ethel Stoner, and brother, Elmer, of Seymour.

  After her marriage she and her husband moved to a farm seven miles southeast of Seymour where they have lived ever since.

  She confessed in the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior as set forth in the Gospel of St. John, chapter 5, verse 24, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life; and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life."

  Also in the Epistle to Ephesians, chapter 2, verses 8-9: "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any should boast."

  She united with the Methodist church at Jerome when a young woman, later transferring her membership to Simpson Chapel in Franklin Township.

  Mrs. Crouch was a kind and considerate neighbor, being ever ready to help in case of need.

  She also leaves 10 nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss.

  Funeral services were conducted in the Jerome Methodist church Sept. 19 at 3 p.m., with the Rev. W. M. Cleeton officiating. Burial was in the Jerome cemetery.

  Mrs. James Anderson, Jr., sang "In the Garden" and "At the End of the Road," accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Harley Merritt.

  Pallbearers were Everett Burkhiser, Arthur Stoner, R. B. Stoner, Floyd Crouch, Doyle Davis and Jim Stanton.

  Flower bearers were Mrs. Everett Burkhiser, Mrs. Arthur Stoner, Mrs. Floyd Crouch, Mrs. Doyle Davis and Mrs. Virgil Ellis.

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Card of Thanks

  I wish to thank all my friends and neighbors for their thoughtful deeds and expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of my beloved companion.  --Loyd Crouch

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  Transcribed from a newspaper clipping in Louise Harl's Scrapbook - Item #9 on the FHL Film #1007930. 

Obituary: Lloyd R. Crouch

  Lloyd R. Crouch of 210 Main St., Seymour, passed away at the Wayne County hospital Thursday, Nov. 2 [1972], at 2 a.m. at the age of 82 years, three months and 26 days.  He had been in failing health for several months. He was born July 6, 1890, in Blair county, Nebr., the son of Alfred B. and Mary M. Crouch.  When he was 10 the family moved to Iowa and he spent most of his life in Appanoose and Wayne counties.  He was married to Marcia Stoner, Jan. 1, 1914. She preceded him in death in 1952.

  He was united in marriage to Cecile McElvain Aug. 4, 1953. They lived several years on a farm in Franklin township and upon retirement in 1959 they moved to their home in Seymour.

  In his early year he was a member of Seymour Baptist church and later changed his membership to Simpson Chapel.

  He was always interested and active in school and community government, and served many years as township trustee, school director and member of county ASC.

  His parents, two sisters, Lottie and Dorotha, and a step-daughter-in-law, Kathryn McElvain, preceded him in death. 

  He is survived by his wife, Cecile; two sisters, Katie and Nettie Stoner, and two brothers, Arthur B. and Clarence, all of Seymour; a step-daughter, Marjorie Inman of Denver, Colo.; three step-sons, Richard McElvain of Madison, Wisc., and Harold and Paul McElvain of Seymour; several step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many friends and neighbors.

  Funeral was Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Liggett-Randolph Funeral home with Rev. Joseph Ricks officiating.  Milton Albertson sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "How Great Thou Art," accompanied by Mrs. Iris Merritt.

  Bearers were Max Rash, Farris Wade, Reo Bryant, Herbert Harl, Maurice Haney and Addis Staggs.  Interment was in Jerome cemetery.

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  Transcribed from an unidentified 1972 newspaper obituary in Item #8: Seymour Area Death Notices and Obituaries, 1957-1978, page 196, on FHL US/CAN Film #1673236 [Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990].

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  1910 U.S. Federal Census, Lincoln Township, Appanoose County, Iowa, Roll: T624_390, Page 24, Enumeration District 21, Dwelling 21, Family 21:  Alfred B. Crouch, head, 40, married 21 years, born PA, father born DE, mother born PA, farmer; Mary Crouch, wife, 40, married 21 years, mother of six children, six living; born IL, father born IL, mother born IL; Loyd R Crouch, son, 19, born NE, father born PA, mother born IL, laborer, home farm; Lottie Crouch, daughter, 18, born NE, father born PA, mother born IL; Katie Crouch, daughter, 16, born NE, father born PA, mother born IL; Arthur B. Crouch, son, 14, born NE, father born PA, mother born IL; Nettie Crouch, daughter, 12, born WY, father born PA, mother born IL; Clarence B. Crouch, son, 1 6/12, born IA, father born PA, mother born IL.

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1915 Iowa State Census - Franklin Township, Appanoose County, Iowa

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World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

Appanoose County, Iowa

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  1930 U.S. Federal Census, Franklin Township, Appanoose County, Iowa, Roll: 641, Page 3B, Enumeration District 12, Dwelling 73, Family 74:  Loyd R. Crouch, head, 39, married at age 23, born NE, father born PA, mother born IL, farmer; Marcia E. Crouch, wife, 39, married at age 23, born IA, father born OH, mother born IA. 

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  SSDI:  Lloyd Crouch, SSN issued Iowa (Before 1951), born 6 Jul 1890, died Nov 1972.

John Franklin Hagan

Iowegian - May 1930

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  John F. Hagan son of James and Elizabeth Hagan was born in Lincoln township, Appanoose county, Ia., Dec. 5, 1863 and has resided in this county the greater part of his life, living for a number of years at Jerome.  He entered the coal mines at an early age and has made it his chosen occupation until his tragic death in the mine at Benld, Ill., May 1, 1930 at the age of 66 years, 4 months and 26 days. Benld has been his home for more than 15 years.

John F. Hagan in driver's seat of ice wagon in

Kansas City, Kansas, in his younger years.

  He is survived by one brother William Hagan of Jerome, Ia., and two sisters, Mrs. Ada Crouch of Kalispell, Mont., and Mrs. Emma Ogle of Jerome, the other sister Mrs. Belle Hawkins, of Jerome, died April 19, 1917 leaving her husband, two daughters and three sons, there are also three other nephews and one niece and other more distant relatives and friends.

John F. Hagan with his dog

  The funeral service was held at the Methodist church in Jerome at 3 p.m. Monday, conducted by the pastor Jas. A. Wilson and burial was in the Jerome cemetery.

  The sister from Kalispell, Mont., and her son from Waterloo, Ia., were present and also a number of old friends from different parts of the country.

John Franklin Hagan's Gravestone in the Jerome Cemetery

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John F. Hagan's Illinois Death Certificate and Supplement

  John F. Hagan died of a fractured skull caused by a fallen clod accident while working in Coal Mine No. 2 at Sawyerville, Illinois on 1 May 1930.  He lived in Benld, Illinois, at the time.  Below are the Certificate of Death and Supplemental Report filed in the State of Illinois. 

The Weekly Citizen - March 18, 1871

  Jerome Items -- A new frame school house has been built at Jerome and the Methodists hold services in it every Sunday. --Henry Wilson, the good blacksmith of that place, is also postmaster. --J. M. Crouch has opened a blacksmith shop about one mile west of Jerome. --Peter Sidles has built a good bank barn.

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  The new town laid out at the depot of the C. & S. W. at Bellair by Hudson & Harvey, is called Numa. The people of Bellair, we are informed, desire to have the name of that place changed to Numa, so as to conform with the name of the postoffice, thereby preventing mistakes in mail delivery, as Johnson county, this state, has a postoffice called Bellair.

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  The school in district No. 6, Lincoln township, will close on Friday, March 24th, after 8th month session. J. H. Horner is the teacher.  The last two days will be devoted to examinations.  All are invited.

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  The house of Calvin Moon, in Walnut township, was destroyed by fire on Saturday last, together with the contents.  This is a severe blow to Mr. Moon, who lost everything he had, leaving himself, wife and eight children in a distitude condition. 

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  During the storm last week, Wednesday, the roof of Mrs. Dooley's house, in Lincoln township, was blown off.  A number of trees and shrubberies were prostrated.