Kenneth E. Owen, 1918-2001

Ad-Express/Iowegian - 26 January 2001

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  Kenneth E. Owen, 82, of Jerome died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001, at his home.

  He was born Sept. 1, 1918 in Jerome the son of Samual and Vera (Sedgwick) Owen.

  He married Frances Hamm Oct. 7, 1937, in Cincinnati. She preceded him in death.

  Survivors include a daughter, Diana Glenn and her husband, John, of Jerome; a son Keith Owen and his wife, Sharon, of Centerville; a sister, Dorothy Owen of Centerville; and four grandchildren.

  He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Tommy, Hobard, Richard and Donald.

  He attended Jerome Elementary School, Centerville High School and Centerville Junior College He and his wife farmed for many years in Jerome. e was an Iowa  state representative for three terms, was Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and a field man for ASCS. He was instrumental in creating the Rathbun Regional Water Association of Centerville where he served as executive director for 20 years. He was selected Iowa Rural Water Manager of the Year, elected into the Iowa Rural Water Hall of Fame and served on the Iowa Rural Water Board of Directors. He was also Iowa Master Pork Producer, Iowa Master Corn Grower and named the Daily Iowegian's Citizen of the Year

  Funeral services were private, for family only, on Friday with the Rev. Terry Chapman officiating. A reception will follow from 3 to 6 p.m. at his home west of Jerome. Arrangements are being handled by the Johnson-Lange Funeral Home.
  A memorial has been established to the Jerome Cemetery Association.

Lowe-Glenn Engagement

Seymour Herald - 18 February 2010

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  Ashley Lowe and J.R. Glenn will be married March 19 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Parents of the couple are Greg and Carolyn Lowe and John Glenn and the Late Diana Glenn.

  A 2002 SCHS graduate, Ashley graduated from Creighton University and is currently employed as a pharmacist in Marshalltown. Glenn, also a 2002 SCHS graduate, graduated from Simpson College and is a teacher and coach at BGM High School in Brooklyn.

  A reception will be held June 5.

Frances Hamm Owen, 1919-1998

Daily Iowegian - 18 May 1998

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  Frances Owen, 78, of Centerville died Sunday, May 17, 1998, at the Wayne County Hospital in Corydon.

  She was born Aug. 9, 1919, in Mystic, the daughter of Carl and Dessie (Shaeffer) Hamm.

  She married Kenneth Owen Oct. 7, 1937, in Cincinnati. He survives.

  Also surviving are a son, Keith Owen and his wife, Sharon; a daughter, Diana Glenn and her husband, John, of Centerville; a brother, Carl Hamm of Jerome; three sisters, Margaret Jones and her husband, George, and Phyllis Disney and her husband, LaVerne, all of Jerome, and Dorothy Moore of East Moline, Ill.; and four grandchildren.

  She was preceded in death by her parents.

  She was a homemaker and managed the Jerome Trading Post. She had been a 4-H leader and a member of the Extension council. She was a member of the Gospel Church of Jerome.

  Private graveside services will be held. The family will receie friends at the family home west of Jerome from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday.

  A memorial has been established to the Jerome Cemetery and contributions may be left at the Lange Funeral Home, who is in charge of arrangements.

Church Scene of Jones-Glenn Nuptials

The Seymour Herald - 25 November 1954

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  Miss Joan Jones, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Jones, and Gene Glenn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Glenn of Seymour, were married Sunday, Nov. 21, at the Plano Christian church at 2:30 p.m. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Cox. Guests were members of the immediate families and intimate friends.

  Mrs. Elizabeth Sherrard, pianist, accompanied Mrs. Delores Elgin, who sang "The Wedding Prayer" before the ceremony. The bridal chorus from Wagner's Lohengrin announced the entrance of the bridal party.

  Mrs. Betty Harbold, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and Mrs. Eleanor Jones served as bridesmaid.

  The groomsmen were Paul Felkner, a friend of the bridegroom, and Dale Jones, brother of the bride. Ushers were Gary Jones, brother of the bride, and Larry Holmes, nephew of the bridegroom.

  Given in marriage by her brother, Neil Jones, the bride wore a gown of traditional white satin, fashioned with a tight bodice with a draped shoulder yoke of nylon sheer. The yoke was edged with satin draped in scallops. The full skirt fell into a short train and veil of white illusion was edged in lace and fell to finger tip length from a beaded crown. She carried a bouquet of red roses and wore a gold cross necklace, a gift from the bridegroom.

  Mrs. Harbold was gowned in gold embossed cotton. Her flowers were yellow roses. Mrs. Jones' gown was powder blue satin and she carried pink roses.

  For her granddaughter's wedding, Mrs. Ollie Jones wore a gray dress and corsage of white carnations.

  Baskets of fall flowers lined the altar. At the close of the ceremony the soloist sang, "I Love You Truly." Mendelssohn's wedding march was played as the newly-married couple left the altar. A reception followed in the church parlor.

  The three-tier wedding cake was served by Miss Donna Davis, assisted by Mrs. Rex Wells.

  Hostesses were Mrs. Herbert Brinkley, Mrs. Ed Holmes and Mrs. Richard Mincks. Miss Carol Glenn had charge of the guest book. The Misses Betty Vruble, Marilyn Joiner and Bonnie Jones arranged the gifts.

  The bride used the traditional something old, new, borrowed and blue. For a going-away ensemble, she wore a tan two-piece suit with matching accessories.

  Mrs. Glenn is a graduate of Seymour high school and has been employed at Iowa Southern Utilities Co. in Centerville. The bridegroom was graduated from Promise City high school and is engaged in farming. They will make their home on a farm near Promise City.

  Out-of-town guests were from Centerville, Corydon, Des Moines, Promise City, Cincinnati, Jerome, Bloomfield, Seymour and DeWitt.

Glenn Family 1984

  Since our proudest possessions are our children and grandchildren, we would like to write for and own this App. Co. book for their future. I am Patricia Joann Jones Glenn and was born in Johns Township 3 miles north of Plano, Ia. My father Merle Jones was born in the same home as I was as well as his father Johnny Jones making three generations born there. The home is still standing and Neil Jones lives there now. Our great-grandfather Nathan Jones came here from Indiana in 1853 with his parents and 9 of his brothers and sisters. The Jones heritage is very well known here and there are many cousins in this area still. Neil and Dale Jones still farm some of the land their great grandfather farmed. On our grandmother's side the Ferren name was also one of the first settlers in this county and very respected name, her father one of the county's first sheriffs. 

  I was born May 22, 1935 and have three older brothers, Neil, Dale and Don living around Plano, and on younger brother Gary who works in Jefferson City, Mo. but has a home in Centerville where he resides on weekends, also we have a sister Betty Harbold whose husband, Wayne, now deceased, was a county native. She lives in DeWitt, Ia., moving there shortly after their marriage. Our mother Ova Samuelson died of t.b. in 1938 while we were quite young. At that time I went to live with very loving relatives my Aunt Lela and Roy Harris and daughters Dona and Loris.  They moved to Centerville shortly after I moved in with them and I attended Centerville schools, however moving back out on farm with my brothers my senior year thus graduating from Seymour School.

  In 1949 our father Merle was killed in a car-truck wreck leaving the three sons and mother Ollie alone. Gary had since made his home with Betty. After high school graduation I worked at I.S.U. about 1 year until I met and married Gene Glenn in 1954. He had a farm north of Promise City where we lived for three years and then back to Plano on the John Irwin farm where we raised three sons and two daughters. They are John, who helps his dad farm, plus holding a full-time job with R.R.W.A. He married Diana Owen and they have two children: Whitney, 2, and J.R., 1. Timothy, our next son is our partner in farming, living on adjoining farms and he married Linda Long of Seymour r.r. and they have three children: Brock 8, Blake 6, and Velvet 5. Dan is the youngest boy and he lives in Kirksville, Mo. He owns and operates the Hair Clinic No. 2. He married this year to Sandy Treasure also of Kirksville and they are expecting their first child the end of Dec. Our oldest daughter, Kimberly married Nick Hindley and they have two daughters, Delissa 2, and Brandi 2 months. Nick is employed at I.S.U. in Centerville, Ia. Needless to say we have a houseful of little ones when we get together which is often and we love it. Cheryl, our youngest daughter, is a senior in Seymour High and has had many all-conference honors in sports and we enjoy going to her games. She is planning to continue her education in college somewhere in the fall.

  My husband Gene was born July 7, 1922 near Seymour, the only son of Roy and Ratchel Glenn. He has three sisters, Iris Holmes, deceased, Eleanor Carpenter of Baraboo, Wis., and Juanita Groomes of Centerville. Gene has always been a very hard worker starting his farming from scratch and now owns about 600 A. in Wayne and App. counties. He has taught his children to work hard and been a very generous father to them all. Next to farming and watching Cheryl play ball he loves to bowl and has won many trophies. He has been a 4-H leader for over 10 years of the Johns Jr. Feeders club staring when his own boys were in and will soon see his grandson, Brock join. He made my lifetime dream come true when he built my beautiful brick home by our pond for me in 1980.

  My hobbies are playing the piano and listening to gospel music and reading. With seven grandchildren I am privileged to babysit quite often which I enjoy. We are thankful they are all healthy and close by to watch them grow. I help out with the farm work in the spring then love to swim and fish in our pond. We attend the Plano Christian Church and I teach s.s., play the piano. We are sure there is no better place to live and raise a family than Appanoose Co. and are proud to be a part of it.

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  Text transcribed with permission from the Appanoose County Historical Society from Appanoose County Iowa, written by the people of Appanoose County, compiled in 1984-1985 by the Appanoose County Historical Society, and printed by Taylor Publishing Co., Dallas, Texas (1986). 

John Edward & Diana Owen Glenn

  John Edward Glenn was born to Roy Eugene Glenn and Elizabeth King Glenn December 5, 1951 in Centerville, Iowa. An older sister, Mary Ann, and his mother were killed July 7, 1953 in a train-automobile crash west of Jerome. On November 21, 1954 John gained a loving and caring step-mother when his father married Patricia Joann Jones (their history appears elsewhere). To this union, tow sons, Timothy and Danny, and two daughters, Kimberly and Cheryl, were born. John and his brothers and sisters grew up on a farm northwest of Plano in Johns Township.

  John attended elementary school at Promise City, Iowa and junior and senior high school at Seymour Community School. While in school, he was active in various activities including band, sports and 4-H. After graduating in 1970, he attended Indian Hills Community College and Northeast Missouri State College where he graduated in 1974 with a B.S. degree in law enforcement. Here he was a member of the Sig Tau Gamma fraternity and Blue Key Organization.

  After graduation from NMSU, he began working for the Rathbun Regional Water Association where he is presently the Distribution Superintendent there.

  On August 26, 1978 John was married to Diana Lynn Owen in an outdoor wedding ceremony at her parents' home 1/4 mile west of Jerome.

  Diana Lynn Owen was born December 21, 1950 in Centerville to Kenneth Ervin Owen and Frances Hamm Owen (their history appears elsewhere). She joined an older brother, Keith Ernest Owen, who was born August 28, 1943. Diana grew up on the same farm her father was raised. She went to Jerome Public School until it closed in 1959. Then she went to Promise City School and attended junior and senior high school at Seymour Community Schools. While in school, Diana was active in several extra-curricular activities including band, vocal music and the National Honor Society. After graduation in 1969, she attended the University of Northern Iowa majoring in Home Economics and Business. After completing school in 1973, she began work at Norris Motors in Centerville where she remained until 1980.

  John and Diana are presently living in a home they built in 1979 located on land given to them by her parents. It is part of the first 80 acres purchased by her parents in 1938. The home is partially surrounded by pine trees planted by Kenneth Owen in the late 1950s. They are raising two children, a daughter, Whitney Elizabeth, born August 23, 1982, and a son, John Roy born November 2, 1983. Besides working at RRWA, John is engaged in farming and a cow-calf operation. 

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  Text transcribed with permission from the Appanoose County Historical Society from Appanoose County Iowa, written by the people of Appanoose County, compiled in 1984-1985 by the Appanoose County Historical Society, and printed by Taylor Publishing Co., Dallis, Texas (1986).

Elizabeth Rojean Glenn & Mary Ann Glenn

Elizabeth Rojean Glenn, 1926-1953

  Elizabeth Rojean Glenn, wife of Eugene Glenn of Promise City and daughter of Donna and Wilbur King of Elizabethtown, Ky., was born March 8, 1926, at Centerville and died July 7, 1953, at the age of 27 years at the Butler crossing near Seymour in an auto-train accident.

  She was united in marriage to Roy Eugene Glenn March 31, 1945, at the First Methodist Church, Centerville. To this union were born two children Mary Ann and John Edward. Mary Ann passed away in the same auto-train accident.

  Betty attended Centerville schools and graduated from Centerville high school in 1944. During high school she worked as a nurses' aide in the St. Joseph's hospital and following graduation worked at the Iowa Southern Utilities company until her marriage. She was a member of the Y.W. Study club and the Rebekah lodge.

  In her early teens, Betty was baptised and joined the First Methodist church at Centerville. In 1949 she transferred her membership to Jerome Methodist church. Betty taught a Sunday school class in high school, and continued her active church work after her marriage.

  She leaves her husband, Roy Eugene Glenn, and son, John Edward, 19 months, of Promise City; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur V. King of Elizabethtown, Ky.; two grandparents, A. C. King and E. A. Wright, both of Centerville; eight brothers and sisters, Mrs. Wallace Koestner of Centerville, Mrs. Donald Ladendorf of Des Plaines, Ill., Mrs. Vernon Pickering of Des Moines, Iowa, James King of Clarinda, Joe C. King of the marine corps, Nancy, Julia and Ann King of Elizabethtown, Ky.; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Mary Ann Glenn, 1946-1953

  Mary Ann Glenn, 6, daughter of Betty and Eugene Glenn, was born Nov. 14, 1946, at Corydon, and passed away July 7, 1953, in an auto-train accident near Seymour, in which her mother and cousin also lost their lives.

  She leaves her father and a 19-month-old brother; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Glenn and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur V. King; several aunts and uncles; and a host of cousins and friends.

  Mary Ann was baptised at the First Methodist church, Centerville, at the age of three months and attended Sunday school at Jerome Methodist church with her parents. She went to kindergarten at the Seymour public school.

  Mary Ann was a sweet little girl, always so good and always having a smile for every one. Our hearts are sad today, but her life had just budded on earth to blossom to Heaven.

               Dear little Mary Ann,

                  We miss you so,

               All through the day

                  Wherever we go.

               All through the night

                  How lonely it seems

               For no little Mary Ann

                  To wake us from our dreams.

               We miss you, Mary Ann,

                  All through the early hours.

               We miss you as others do

                  Sunshine and flowers.

               Daytime and nighttime,

                  Whatever we do,

               Dear little Mary Ann,

                  We miss you.

                   --Author Unknown

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  Funeral services for Mrs. Glenn, her daughter Mary Ann and her niece, Martha Pickering, were held Friday, July 10, at 2 p.m. in the Centerville Methodist church. The Rev. Lester Greenwood, a former pastor of that church, and the Rev. M. R. Gonzales, pastor of the Jerome church of which Mrs. Glenn was a member, officiated at the services.

  Accompanied by Mrs. Ernest Wygant at the organ, Clarence Hood brought much comfort to the bereaved by beautifully singing "The Lord is My Shepherd" and "The Lord's Prayer."

  They were laid to eternal slumber in the Jerome cemetery.

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Card of Thanks

  May we take this way of thanking the many friends and relatives for the kind expressions of sympathy shown during our recent bereavement.

  Also we thank the Rebekah lodge, club members and friends for the food served and the beautiful floral offerings sent.

  --Eugene Glenn and Johnny

  --Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur V. King and family

  --Mr. and Mrs. Roy Glenn and family

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Card of Thanks

  To my neighbors and friends I wish to thank you for putting up my crop of oats and plowing my corn and beans during my recent sorrow. Words cannot express my deep appreciation to you all for your thoughtfulness.

  --Eugene Glenn and family 

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  Transcribed from The Seymour Herald of Thursday, 16 July 1953.

Killed in Auto-Train Collision

Mrs. Eugene Glenn, Daughter, Niece Die in Accident

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BULLETIN

  Martha Pickering, 8, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon L. Pickering, West Des Moines, died just before noon Wednesday in the St. Joseph hospital in Centerville.

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  Mrs. Eugene (Elizabeth) Glenn, about 27, north of Promise City, was killed, and her daughter, Mary Ann Glenn, 7, was fatally injured at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday in the collision of their car and a Milwaukee road freight train at Butler's crossing three miles northeast of here.

  Martha Pickering, 8, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon L. Pickering, West Des Moines, and niece of Mrs. Glenn, suffered a let fracture and one arm was almost severed. She was in poor condition Wednesday morning in St. Joseph hospital in Centerville. Mary Ann Glenn died on the way to the hospital.

  Mrs. Glenn and the two girls had driven from the Glenn farm to deliver some berries in Seymour, according to information given State Patrolman James Douglas and Wayne County Sheriff Nova E. Kelly.

  Officers said high weeds and a high bank obscured visibility at the intersection of the gravel road two miles east and two miles north of Seymour, although skid marks indicated Mrs. Glenn saw the approaching west-bound freight train when she was about 70 feet from the crossing. Witnesses told patrolmen they thought she was driving about 40 or 45 miles per hour.

  Lynn Harris, who lives a few hundred yards from the crossing, was the first person to reach the scene of the accident besides the train crew. He immediately called for an ambulance from Seymour.

  Cy Johnson was engineer of the Milwaukee freight. Other members of the train crew were F. Hunt Sr., fireman; Mr. Alinger, conductor; A. D. Harding and Mr. Rush, brakeman. Their home addresses had not been learned by press time.

  The two girls were thrown from the car as it was tossed and shoved about 65 feet. Mrs. Glenn was in the crumpled car lying on the front seat when rescuers reached her.

  Mrs. Glenn is survived by her husband and 19-month-old son; her sister, Mrs. Pickering; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur King, and two sisters, Mrs. Wallace Koestner, Centerville, and Mrs. Don Ladendorf in Illinois, and two brothers, James King of Clarinda and Joe King in the air force on his way to Japan.

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  Transcribed from The Seymour Herald of Thursday, 9 July 1953.

Kenneth Ervin Owen, 1918-2001

Daily Iowegian - 26 January 2001

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  Kenneth E. Owen, 82, of Jerome died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001, at his home.

  He was born Sept. 1, 1918 in Jerome, the son of Samuel and Vera (Sedgwick) Owen.

  He married Frances Hamm Oct. 7, 1937, in Cincinnati.  She preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Diana Glenn and her husband, John, of Jerome; a son, Keith Owen and his wife, Sharon, of Centerville; a sister, Dorothy Owen of Centerville; and four grandchildren.

  He was also preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Tommy, Hobart, Richard and Donald.

  He attended Jerome Elementary School, Centerville High School and Centerville Junior College. He and his wife farmed for many years in Jerome. He was an Iowa state representative for three terms, was Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and a fieldman for ASCS. He was instrumental in creating the Rathbun Regional Water Association of Centerville where he served as executive director for 20 years. He was selected Iowa Rural Water Manager of the Year, elected into the Iowa Rural Water Hall of Fame and served on the Iowa Rural Water Board of Directors. He was also Iowa Master Pork Producer, Iowa Master Corn Grower and named the Daily Iowegian's Citizen of the Year.

  Funeral services will be private, for family only, on Friday with the Rev. Terry Chapman officiating. A reception will follow from 3 to 6 p.m. at his home west of Jerome. Arrangements are being handled by the Johnson-Lange Funeral Home.

  A memorial has been established to the Jerome Cemetery Association.

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Ottumwa Courier - 25 January 2001

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  JEROME - Kenneth E. Owen, 82, of Jerome died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001, at his home.

  He was born Sept. 1, 1918, to Samuel J. and Vera C. Sedgwick Owen in Jerome. He married Frances Hamm on Oct. 7, 1937, in Cincinnati. She preceded him in death.

  He and his wife farmed for many years in Jerome. He was a state representative for three terms, secretary of agriculture, a fieldman for the ASCS and was instrumental in the creation of the Rathbun Regional Water Association of Centerville, where he served as executive director. He was Rural Water Manager of the year, elected into the Rural Water Hall of Fame, served on the Rural Water Board of Directors and was Iowa Master Pork Producer, Iowa Master Corn Grower and Citizen of the year.

  He is survived by a son, Keith Owen of Centerville, a daughter, Diana Glenn of Jerome; four grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Owen of Centerville.

  He was preceded in death by four brothers, Tommy, Hobart, Richard and Donald.

  Private services will be Friday, the Rev. Terry Chapman officiating.  A reception will follow from 3 to 6 p.m. at the home.

  Memorials may be made to Jerome Cemetery Association.

  Johnson-Lange Funeral Home in Centerville is in charge of arrangements.

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

Diana Lynn Owen Glenn, 1950-2007

The Daily Iowegian - 21 February 2007

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  Diana Lynn Glenn, 56, of Jerome went from her home to be with Christ on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born Dec. 21, 1950 in Centerville, the daughter of Kenneth and Frances (Hamm) Owen.

  Diana graduated from Seymour High School in 1969 and received her BA from the University of Northern Iowa in 1973.
  She married John Glenn on Aug. 26, 1978, by the fireplace in her parents’ backyard. Two children were born from this union, Whitney and John Roy (JR) Glenn.
  She is also survived by her brother, Keith, and his wife, Sharon, of Pueblo West, Colo., and many in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
  Diana was dedicated to her family and friends’ lives. No words could ever describe the wonderful woman she was. She was full of kindness, beauty and grace to all who knew her and her legacy will live on. She was a number one fan, chauffeur and problem solver. Diana had a love for the Lord, antiques, design and spending quality time with family and friends. She was a past member of many organizations, including P.E.O., B.P.W. and the Seymour Booster Club, serving as president for a year while her children were in high school.
  Diana was an active volunteer for the Appanoose County Cattlemen’s Association and the Plano Christian Church, where she helped coordinate the Vacation Bible School. Diana was the guardian of the Jerome Cemetery and served as secretary/treasurer of the Jerome Cemetery Association. In her early career years, she was the service manager of Owen Motors and she then decided to become a full-time homemaker to raise her children. The last few years she owned and operated Vintage Treasures at Bradley Hall and The Columns.
  Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Thomas Lange Funeral Home in Centerville.
  Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Jerome Cemetery with Pastor David Welch officiating. The graveside services will be open to all family and friends as well as a gathering at the Plano Christian Church following.
  A memorial has been established to the Jerome Cemetery Association and may be left at or mailed to the Thomas Lange Funeral Home, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, IA 52544.