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

Monday, April 9, 2012

Charles Lovell McGavran, 1883-1957

The Seymour Herald - 5 December 1957
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  Charles Lovell McGavran, son of J. L. McGavran and Hattie Branch, was born Dec. 6, 1883, at Minneapolis, Kans.; and passed away at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital in Centerville, Iowa, Nov. 21, 1957, at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 15 days.
  With the exception of his early childhood he lived his entire life in or near Seymour, Iowa.
  On Oct. 2, 1904, he was united in marriage to Bertha Etta Close who proceded him in death. To this union were born two sons, Kenneth of Des Moines and Keith of Ames, Iowa. 
  When a young man he was united with the Christian church of Seymour. During the past few years he had attended the Jerome Methodist church at Jerome, Iowa.
  On June 25, 1947 he was united in marriage to Ida Mincks, who with his sons, Kenneth and Keith; stepsons, Richard Mincks of Seymour and William Mincks of Cedar Falls, Iowa; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren survive his passing.
  He also leaves two brothers, Elvin and Earl of Seymour; six sisters, Mrs. Maude Lister of Plano, Iowa; Mrs. Nina Whitworth of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; Mrs. Chloe Vaverka of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Mrs. Alice Agnew of Wichita, Kans.; Mrs. Ruth Edwards and Mrs. June Drefke of Alamo, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. A sister and a brother preceded him in death.
  The funeral services were held at the Jerome Methodist church Sunday, Nov. 24, 1957, at 2 p.m.  Burial was in the Southlawn Cemetery, Seymour.
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CARD OF THANKS
  We wish to express our heart-felt appreciation for the many acts of kindness, cards and floral offerings received during the illness and passing of our loved one. Many, many thanks to all.
The Charles McGavran family

Monday, August 29, 2011

George Richard Mincks, 1924-2011

The Seymour Herald- 25 August 2011
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  George Richard Mincks, 87, passed away peace-fully to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines following a tractor accident.
  Richard was born in Jerome, Iowa to George and Ida (Morrison) Mincks, April 24, 1924.  In 1943 he graduated from Seymour High School and was united in marriage to Genevieve Catherine Rash. To this union two children were born: Mary Catherine and Steven Richard.
George Richard Mincks
  Richard lived his entire life in the Jerome-Seymour area pursuing his desired profession of farming. He served as a Monroe Township Trustee, a member of the Wayne County Fair Board, and a leader of the Walnut-Monroe Lone Tree 4-H Club. He was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church where he held numerous positions and enjoyed singing in the choir. He also enjoyed singing with the Coal Miners Choir.
  He is survived by his daughter Mary Catherine (Gary) Couchman of Bella Vista, Arkansas and son Steven Richard Mincks and Bill Williams of Seymour; grandchildren Duane of Urbandale and Troy (Melanie) of Bella Vista, Arkansas; great-grandson Keith of Bella Vista, Arkansas; brother William (Donna) Mincks of Cedar Falls, Iowa; and sister-in-law Deloris Darrah of Seymour, Iowa. He leaves many loving nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
  His loving wife Genevieve, sister-in-law Rowena Robinson and brothers-in-law Don Robinson and Eugene Darrah, preceded him in death.
  Funeral services were held Monday, August 22 at the Seymour United Methodist Church with Reverend Mike Finn officiating.
  Pianist was Mary Parker and vocalists were the United Methodist Church Choir and Milton Albertson.
  Musical selections were “The Lord’s Prayer,” “My God and I,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Hard to Say Good-Bye.”
  Bearers were Keith Couchman, Josh Wells, Todd Rider, Todd Robinson, Nathan Wells, and Nolan Wells.
  Interment was in Southlawn Cemetery.
  In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to the Seymour United Methodist Church.
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  Picture of George Richard Mincks is from the Obituaries Section of the Daily Iowegian website posted on 19 August 2011.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Ida R. (Morrison) McGavran, 1903-1996

Daily Iowegian – April 1996
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  Ida R. McGavran, daughter of B. A. and Lutitia (Stoner) Morrison, was born January 28, 1903 in Appanoose County, Iowa. She passed away April 7, 1996 at the Seymour Care Center at the age of 93 years, 2 months, 9 days.
  She lived in the Jerome area all of her life, where she farmed and was a life-time member of the Jerome Methodist Church.
  She married George Mincks in 1922 and they later divorced. She married Charles McGavran in 1947 and he preceded her in death. Also preceding here were her parents and a sister, Mary C. Jones.
  She is survived by two sons, Richard Mincks and wife, Genevieve of Seymour and William Mincks and wife, Donna of Cedar Falls; a newphew, Frank D. Jones of Naples, Florida; four grandchildren, Mary Catherine Couchman of Bella Vista, Arkansas; Steven Mincks of Chillicothe, Missouri; Jane Turner of Clive, Iowa, and Susan Pitcher of Las Vegas, Nevada; plus four great-grandchildren, Duane Couchman of Milo; Troy Couchman of Bella Vista, Ark.; and Andrew and Laura Turner of Clive, Iowa.
  Ida was active in her family life, the church and White Shrine of Jerusalem, in which she served as Worthy High Priestess.
  Funeral services were held Thursday, April 11, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. from the Randolph Funeral Home, Seymour with Rev. Leroy Perkins officiating. The hymns “In The Garden” and “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” were sung by Milton Albertson, accompanied by Mary Parker, pianist.
  Pallbearers were Troy Couchman, Gary Couchman, Duane Couchman, Brian Turner, Steven Mincks and Paul McElvain.  Honorary bearers were Kenneth Owen and John Ponsetto. Interment was in the Jerome Cemetery.
  A memorial was established to the Jerome Methodist Church.
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Ida R. McGavran's Gravestone in Jerome Cemetery
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  The editor sincerely appreciates that the above obituary was found and sent to The Jerome Journal by Brenda DeVore of the Prairie Trails Museum of Wayne County, Corydon, Iowa.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Genevieve Catherine Rash Mincks, 1924-2010

Tributes.com - 11 November 2010
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  Genevieve Catherine Mincks was born June 29, 1924 to Wayne Ora Rash and Mary Pearl Rotisky Rash in Jerome, Iowa. She passed away at the Wayne County Hospital in Corydon, Iowa on November 4, 2010, at the age of 86 years, 5 months and 4 days. 
  Genevieve attended school through the 10th grade in Jerome, and graduated from Seymour High School in 1943. 
  On April 24, 1943 she was united in marriage to George Richard Mincks of Jerome. A daughter Mary Catherine and son Steven Richard were born to this union. Together she and Richard farmed and raised livestock for 67 years in Wayne and Appanoose counties. Genevieve also worked in Steve’s clothing store, The Executive Edition, in Centerville for several years. 
  Genevieve was a member of the Seymour United Methodist Church, teaching the Glad Hand Sunday School class for 50 years. She was active in the church, serving as UMW President, Memorial Committee Treasurer, Methodist Youth Fellowship Sponsor, and sang in the church choir. 
  Genevieve had many hobbies including sewing, quilting, crocheting, gardening and canning. She enjoyed square dancing, traveling to Colorado, camping and following the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) rodeo series. 
  Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Mary Rash, and brother-in-laws Eugene Darrah and Don Robinson. She is survived by husband Richard; daughter Mary and husband Gary of Bella Vista, Arkansas; son Steven Mincks and Bill Williams of Seymour; grandsons Duane Couchman, Troy and wife Melanie; great-grandson Keith Couchman; sisters Deloris Darrah and Rowena Robinson; brother-in-law William Mincks and wife Donna; nieces Darla Wells and husband Josh, Dian Rider and husband Todd, Jane Turner and husband Brian, and Susan Pitcher; nephew Todd Robinson; great-nice Laura Turner; great nephews Nathan Wells and wife Andrea, Nolan Wells, Seth Wells and Andrew Turner. 
  Memorial contributions may be made to the Seymour United Methodist Church. 

  VISITATION: Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 6:00-8:00 PM, Randolph Funeral Home, Seymour, IA 52590
  FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 10:30 AM, United Methodist Church, Seymour, IA 52590


Saturday, November 6, 2010

Elderly Woman Dies in Seymour House Fire

Associated Press - 5 November 2010
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  Seymour, Iowa -- The Iowa State Fire Marshall has identified an elderly woman who died in a house fire in Seymour.
  State officials said Friday that 86-year-old Genevieve [Rash] Mincks died in the Wednesday blaze in Wayne County. Fire authorities say two people were inside the Seymour home when the fire was found. One person was able to escape from the burning building.
  Officials say first responders found Mincks unresponsive. A cause of death is pending results from an autopsy.
  State officials say the home suffered extensive fire and smoke damage. A cause of the blaze is undetermined but under investigation.

Friday, January 1, 2010

Congregation Welcomes Mincks Back

Seymour Herald - 24 December 2009
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  The Seymour United Methodist Church congregation welcomed Genevieve Mincks back to church Sunday after having had a bad fall one year and two weeks prior. With her family's assistance and the new lift which has been installed recently, she was able to enjoy the Cantata and children's program, and is planning to attend the Candle-light Service at 5 Christmas Eve.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Mary P. Rotisky Rash, 1900-1985

Daily Iowegian - June 1985
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  Seymour -- Mary P. Rash, 85, a resident of Seymour, died Tuesday, June 25, 1985, in Wayne County Hospital, Corydon.
  Born May 14, 1900, in Appanoose County, she was the daughter of James and Josie Matalski Rotisky. She was married to Wayne Rash and he survives.
  Also surviving are three daughters, Deloris Darrah and Genevieve Mincks of Seymour and Rowena Robinson of Knoxville.
  Services will be Thursday, June 27, at 2 p.m. at the Randolph Funeral Home here, with the Rev. James Nicholson officiating. Burial will be in Southlawn Cemetery. A memorial to the diabetes foundation has been established and gifts may be left at the funeral home. Visitation will be at 7 p.m. tonight.

Wayne Ora Rash, 1904-1986

Daily Iowegian - November 1986
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  Wayne Ora Rash was born April 24, 1904 in Newtown, Missouri, the son of Albert and Ida (Thomas) Rash. He was one of a family of 14 children.
  He departed this life November 23, 1986 at the age of 82 years, 6 months and 29 days at the Corydon Care Center where he had made his home for the past 16 months.
  Wayne was united in marriage to Mary Rotisky May 13, 1922 and to this union three daughters were born. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary May 13, 1985. Mary preceded him in death on June 25, 1985.
  Also preceding him in death were his parents; four brothers; three sisters and three who died in infancy; also one son-in-law, Eugene Darrah.
  Wayne is survived by three brothers; Zora of Seymour, Iris of Des Moines and John of Seal Beach, California. He is survived by his children, Genevieve Mincks and husband, Richard of Seymour; Deloris Darrah of Seymour; and Rowena Robinson and husband, Don of Knoxville. Also, five grandchildren, Mary Couchman and husband, Garv of Seymour; Steve Mincks of Kirksville, Missouri; Dara Wells and husband, Josh of Cincinnati; Dian Darrah of Kirksville, Missouri; and Todd Robinson of Kansas City, Missouri; three great grandchildren: Duane and Troy Couchman of Seymour and Nathan Wells of Cincinnati. Also, a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was a kind and loving father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.
  Most of Wayne's life was spent farming in the Jerome area. He was especially fond of the outdoors and was an avid hunter.
  In 1979 they retired and moved to Seymour.
  In 1966 he accepted Christ as his personal Savior, was baptized and joined the Jerome Methodist Church, which he attended as long as his health permitted.
  Services were held Wednesday, November 26, 1986, at 1:30 p.m. from the Randolph Funeral Home in Seymour with the Rev. Don Kraps officiating. Milton Albertson sang the hymn's "The Old Rugged Cross" and "How Great Thou Art" with Iris Merritt, pianist. The pallbearers were Merrill Condra, Charles Figge, Paul McElvain, Terry McElvain, Norman Hefner and Wilbur Rupalo.
  Interment was in the Southlawn Cemetery.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Charles Lovell McGavran, 1883-1957

Daily Iowegian - 25 November 1957
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McGavran Rites To Be Sunday
  Funeral services for Charles L. McGavran, 73, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Jerome Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Seymour Cemetery.
  Mr. McGavran, who lived on a farm one mile west and one mile north of Jerome, died at the St. Joseph Hospital Thursday. He had been a patient there for a week.
  McGavran was first married to Bertha Close, who died several years ago. His second wife, Mrs. Ida Mincks, survives, as do two sons, Keith of Ames and Kenneth of Des Moines, and several grandchildren.
  The body is at the Liggett Funeral Home in Seymour.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Do You Remember When?

  The Roy Darrah family expects to move about March 1 [1923] to the Kinney farm near Jerome. Mrs. Kinney and son, Carl, will move to the Mincks property on Sixth Street and the Mincks family is moving to the farm northwest of this city [Seymour].
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  Transcribed from The Seymour Herald "Do You Remember When..?" column [Thirty Years Ago] of Thursday 19 February 1953.