Joel Lesley (Joe) Cousins, 1889-1975

Centerville Iowegian – 15 April 1975

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   Joel Lesley (Joe) Cousins, 19 West Cottage, Centerville, died Tuesday, April 15, 1975, at the age of 86.

  Born October 27, 1889, in Ravannah, [Mercer county,] Missouri, he was the son of Charles and Nancy [Scott] Cousins. He was married to Estella Ellen Rash in Trenton, Missouri, December 2, 1908. She died September 4, 1969.

  In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and ten brothers and sisters.

  Surviving are two children, Mrs. Ocie Sedgwick, Centerville, and Leslie Cousins, Ottumwa; nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

  Mr. Cousins has been employed by the Milwaukee railroad for 47 years, and was section foreman at Jerome when he retired. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge.

  Services will be Friday, 1:30 p.m., at Johnson Home, with the Rev. Olen Adams officiating.  Burial will be in Jerome Cemetery.

Gravestone in Jerome Cemetery

Lincoln Township, Appanoose County, Iowa

Row 1, Block 31, Lot 1

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.

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

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.

Mystery Student of the Week

The Seymour Herald - 20 November 1952

The Pepper - Official Publication of the Seymour Public School

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  "Hi Shortie."

  This is a general greeting to a certain dark-haired damsel--and very appropriate, too, because she's only 5 feet 1 inch tall. She has dark brown shining eyes that add to her high personality rating. Her incomparable smile has dimples on both sides. She has a very small build and she weights only 100 pounds.

  She is a member of the girl's basketball traveling squad, which is also her favorite sport. She also plays a bigt part in the glee club in which she sings second soprano.

  Some of her favorites are: song--"You Belong to Me," season--spring, and food--pumpkin pie with lots of whipped cream.

  Do you recognize her?  If not, look for the answer next week.

  -- Marilyn Joiner

[Note: Next week she was identified as Rowena Rash of Jerome.]

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.

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.

Myral Marie Hardy Rash, 1904-1991

Daily Iowegian - June 1991

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  Myral Marie Rash, 86, a Centerville resident, died June 21, 1991, at the St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital.

  She was born Oct. 12, 1904, in Jerome, the daughter of William and Maggie (Allan) Hardy.

  She united in marriage to Zora Lee Rash on Oct. 18, 1922, in Unionville, Mo., and he preceded her in death.

  She was a homemaker and a housewife, living most of her life in this area. She was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church.

  Survivors include two daughters, Norma Jean (Forrest) Flowers of Centerville, Mrs. Beverly (George) Jane Lotridge of Little Rock, Ark.; two sons, Max Rash of Seymour, and Richard Rash of Des Moines; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

  She was preceded in death by a son, Lee William Rash; two sisters, Ruth Shock and Edna Moore, and a brother, Robert; and her parents.

  Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday afternoon at the Lange Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Youngman officiating.

  Interment will be in the Jerome Cemetery.

  A memorial has been established to the Evangelical Covenant Church, and may be left at the funeral home.

Margaret "Maggie" Allan Hardy, 1884-1973

Daily Iowegian - 25 July 1972

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  Margaret (Maggie) Hardy of Jerome died Wednesday, July 25, 1973.  She was 89.

  Born in Scotland, April 17, 1884, Mrs. Hardy was the daughter of Robert Allan and Anna McClure. She was married to William Hardy in 1904, and they were the parents of four children.

  Surviving are three daughters, Myral Rash, Des Moines, and Mrs. Ruth Schock and Mrs. Edna Moore, both of Jerome; 11 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband and one son.

  Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Liggett-Randolph Funeral Home in Seymour, with John Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Jerome Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home Wednesday night at 7 p.m. for visitation. 

Deloris Rash - Senior of the Week

The Seymour Herald - 3 April 1947

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The Pepper  

Official Newspaper of The Seymour Public Schools

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Senior of the Week

  Our senior of the week is Deloris Rash, who was born March 7, 1929 in Jerome, Iowa.

  Deloris started her school days at Jerome and attended school there for eight years. She came to Seymour as a freshman. One older sister, Genevieve, who is now married, was a graduate with the class of '43.

  While at Seymour she has participated in the glee club, pep club, and for three years was a member of the basketball squad.

  Among her favorite pastimes is dancing and she likes football games. She also likes hearing Sammy Kaye's band and Andy Russell as the vocalist.

  Deloris is taking a commercial course this year, but hasn't made any definite plans for the immediate future.

  In case some of the fellows would like to know, Deloris stays at Mrs. W. B. Perkins, when she isn't helping her dad out on the farm.