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

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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Seymour High School - Class of 1913

Seymour High School

15th Annual Commencement Exercises

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  I just came across in old family files saved by my aunt, Cadd Ruth Hawkins, an invitation to the 15th Annual Commencement Exercises of the Seymour High School for the Class of 1913, apparently sent to her by Loren W. Van Dorn, a member of the class, since his card was enclosed with the invitation.

  Loren Webster Van Dorn was born 27 September 1894 in Jerome, Lincoln Township, Appanoose County, Iowa, son of George Brittain Van Dorn and Ellen Abigail Stoner.  He was the grandson of Noah H. Stoner and Catherine Maddox and of Abraham S. Vandorn and Minerva Jan Vito.  His parents and grandparents are all buried in the Jerome Cemetery. 

 World War I - Draft Registation Card

of Loren Webster Van Dorn of Seymour, Iowa

 1913 Seymour High School Graduation Card

of Loren Webster Van Dorn

Invitation to the 

1913 Seymour High School Commencement Exercises

May 22 and 23, 1913

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.

Dorotha Marie Stanton, 1927-2010

Tributes.com - 14 March 2010

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  Dorotha Marie Stanton, daughter of Elmer Herman and Nettie (Crouch) Stoner, was born near Jerome, Iowa on May 24, 1927 and passed away at The Continental Care Center in Seymour, Iowa on March 10, 2010 at the age of 82 years, 9 months, and 15 days.

  Marie was united in marriage to Roy James “Jim” Stanton on July 14, 1945. Two children, Larry and Marlene, were born to this union.

  Marie was a life long resident of the Seymour area and was a member of the Eastern Star, Rebekah Lodge, and the Seymour American Legion Auxiliary. For many years she worked as a bookkeeper at the local Seymour State Bank, which later became the US Bank.

  Marie’s greatest joy was her family. She and Jim supported their children and grandchildren in all their activities. Larry and Marlene’s friends were always welcomed at the Stanton home and many considered Marie and Jim their family. Marie was especially proud of her grandchildren and was always excited about their accomplishments.

  Marie was preceded in death by her parents and sister Vera Stoner.

  Survivors include her husband Jim, son Larry and wife Mary of Mt. Vernon, daughter Marlene Sprouse and husband Steve of Ottumwa, grandchildren Beau Sprouse and wife Darcie of Des Moines, Lucas Stanton of Mt. Vernon, Caitlin Wyman and husband Curt of Springville, sister Blanche Horne of Casa Grande, Arizona, niece Connie Lucas and husband Steve of Maricopa, Arizona and a host of friends.

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

Wanda Elaine Weist Ross, 1920-1952

Seymour Herald - 24 April 1952

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  Wanda Elaine Ross, daughter of Roy and Orpha Weist, was born near Seymour, Iowa, Sept. 13, 1920. She passed away suddenly at her home near Carlisle, Iowa, April 1, 1952.

  Wanda attended the Seymour public school and was graduated with the class of 1937. After graduation she entered business college in Des Moines. On Nov. 25, 1939, she was united in marriage to Halferd A. Ross and to this union one son, Randy Hale, was born.

  She attended the Avon Community church near her home. At the time of her death she was employed in the office of the Rollins Hosiery Mills in Des Moines.

  She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Hal Ross, one son, Randy, her father and mother, two brothers, Robert and Ronald, and a host of other relatives and friends.

  I cannot say, and I will not say

  That she is dead--she is just away!

  With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand,

  She has wandered into an unknown land.

  And let us dreaming how very fair

  It needs must be, since she lingers there.

  And you--of you, who the wildest yearn

  For the old-time step and glad return--

  Think of her faring on, as dear

  In the love of There, as the love of Here

  Thnk of her still as the same I say:

  She is not dead--she is just away!

  Funeral services were held at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Des Moines Friday, April 4, at 1:30 with the Rev. Mennenhall of the Avon Community church officiating.

  The funeral home vocalist sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Beyond the Sunset" with organ music. Burial was in Laurel Hill cemetery.

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  Note: Wanda Elaine Weist Ross was a granddaughter of George B. Van Dorn and Ellen Abigale Stoner.

Ellen Abigale Stoner Van Dorn, 1866-1952

Seymour Herald - 17 April 1952

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Mrs. Ellen Van Dorn Dies at 86 Years

  Mrs. Ellen A. Van Dorn, 86, passed away at the home of her son, Noah Van Dorn, Monday morning. She had been in ill health for some time.

  She was the mother of Earl Van Doren, Noah Van Dorn, Mrs. Roy Weist and Mrs. Glen L. Brown, all of Seymour community.

  Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon from the Liggett funeral home at 2 p.m., with the Rev. W. M. Cleeton officiating.

  Burial was in the Jerome Cemetery.

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Seymour Herald - 24 April 1952

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Obituary: Mrs. Ellen Van Dorn

  Ellen Abbie Van Dorn, daughter of Noah and Catherine Stoner, was born near Jerome, Iowa, Feb. 5, 1866. She passed away April 13, 1952, at the home of her son, Noah, near Seymour. She grew up in Appanoose county and attended the Jerome school.

  December 21, 1893, she was united in marriage to George B. Van Dorn at the home of the Rev. J. M. Lougridge at Crossroads. They established their home in Lincoln township where she spent the remaining years of her life. To this union three sons and four daughters were born. She enjoyed reading her Bible and in early life attended the Jerome church and later attended the Baptist church in Seymour.

  In her declining years she enjoyed the radio services.

  She was the last decedent of the Noah Stoner family and was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Loren; two daughters, Opal Fox and Hallie -- who died in infancy; and one granddaughter, Wanda Ross.

  After the death of her husband she made her home with her children. She is survived by two sons, Noah and Earl; two daughters, Alpha Brown and Orpha Weist, all of Seymour; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

  Funeral services were conducted at the Liggett funeral home Wednesday afternoon, April 16, by the Rev. W. M. Cleeton.

  Mrs. James Anderson, Jr., sang "Jesus Saviour Pilot Me" and "At the End of the Road," accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Harley Merritt.

  Pallbears were Dewey Mattley, Lester Harper, Everett Hornaday, J. W. Hockett, George Brundage and Earnest Keller. Flower bearers were Mrs. Dewey Mattley, Mrs. Lester Harperm, Mrs. J. W. Hockett, Mrs. Wyllard Sales and Mrs. A. E. Ellingworth.

  Burial was in the Jerome cemetery.

Marinda Alice Stoner McElvain, 1864-1947

Seymour Herald - 26 June 1947

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Services Held for Mrs. John McElvain

  Funeral services for Mrs. John McElvain were held at the Baptist church in Seymour Wednesday, June 18, at 2 p.m., Rev. W. M. Cleeton, pastor, officiating.

  Interment was made in the South Lawn cemetery.

  Music was furnished by Mrs. Lucy Hughes and Mrs. Reva Anderson with Miss Allie Clark at the piano.

  Flower girls were the granddaughters, Donna and Dorothy Hibbs, Marjorie McElvain, Mrs. Paul McElvain, Mrs. Stanley McElvain and Mrs. Marvelle McElvain.

  Pall bearers were five grandsons, Harold, Paul, Marvelle, Donald, and Stanley McElvain and Richard Mincks, a nephew.

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  Mirinda Alice Stoner, daughter of Noah and Catherine Stoner, was born near Jerome, Appanoose County, Iowa, on February 25, 1864. She passed away at the age of 83 years, 3 months and 20 days on Sunday, June 15, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ada McCabe, where she has made her home for the past two years, since the death of her husband.

  She was one of a family of 12 children, all having preceded her in death, except one sister.

  She was united in marriage to John B. McElvain on Nov. 19, 1891. To this union four children were born, three of whom survive her in death.  One son, Lawrence, passed away in 1942.

  She lived her entire life in Appanoose county with the exception of three years in Wayne county.

  She has been confined to her home for many years because of poor health and for teh past three years has been an invalid.

  Prior to her years of confinement, she was quite cheerful. She was an unselfish, loving mother, companion and friend.

  She is survived by her son George, and daughters--Mrs. Ada McCabe, and Mrs. Ruth Hibbs, all of Numa, her sister, Mrs. Ellen Van Dorn of Seymour; 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

Card of Thanks

  We wish to thank all of our neighbors and friends for their kindness and floral offerings, during the illness and death of our mother.

The McElvain Family

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.

George Lester McElvain, 1892-1969

Daily Iowegian - 2 December 1969

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George McElvain Died Monday

  Centerville -- George Lester McElvain, 77, resident of 615 W. Washington Street, Centerville, the past eight years and of the county for many years, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital Monday, Dec. 1, 1969, at 1:25 p.m. He had been in ill health the past two years and a hospital patient since Nov. 8.

  He was the son of John B. and Miranda Stoner McElvain and was born in Numa, Ia., Sept. 7, 1892. On Feb. 26, 1914, he married Carrie Ferren near Plano, and she survives his passing.

  He was a member of the Baptist Church. The McElvains had farmed near Numa for many years.

  His parents and a brother, Lawrence, preceded him in death.

  Survivors, besides his widow, include five sons, Marion of Indianapolis, Ind., Marvelle, Centerville, R-3, Donald of Chariton, Stanley of Des Moines, and Forrest of Ft. Dodge, Ia; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ada McCabe and Ruth Hibbs, both of Numa.

  Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home. Rev. C. Donald Thrash, pastor of the First Baptist Church, will officiate and burial will be in South Lawn Cemetery at Seymour.

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. 

George W. Stoner Dies of Spotted Fever

Idaho Statesman - 27 June 1921

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  Shoshone -- George W. Stoner died at Shoshone June 17, of spotted fever. Mr. Stoner has been a resident of Idaho since 1904, coming to Boise from Jerome, Iowa, and moving from Boise to Shoshone in 1907. He is survived by his four children, O. E. Stoner, Shoshone; Mrs. C. A. Adleman and Miss Edith Stoner of Boise.

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.

Memories of Jerome, Iowa - Part V - Cemetery

  At the same time the school site was purchased, a plot of ground, three-fourths of an acre, near the school property and owned by Jacob Stoner was set aside for a grave yard.  There was no deed recorded of this property until 1900 when Harve Andrews, G. B. Van Dorn and E. L. Shontz trustees of Lincoln township, deeded the property to the Jerome Cemetery Association which had been founded in 1898.

  In the interim a larger tract adjoining the original cemetery plot had been purchased from B. F. Sedgwick.  First officers of the Cemetery Association were D. D. Wilson, president; Peter Wilson, secretary; and Wm. Hagan, treasurer; Lincoln Moore, James Barton and George Sidles, Se. were the first trustees.  Each of these officers took an active part in the Association until his death.

  The first grave in the cemetery plot was that of Willie Moore, eldest son of John and Mary Moore, buried in 1850.  This child was a brother of Mrs. George Wailes. 
  [From Memories of Jerome, Iowa, 1989 published for the 1989 Jerome Reunion.]

Memories of Jerome, Iowa - Part III - Schools

  Records show that the first school site, eight rods square, and known as School District No. 5, was purchased from Jacob Stoner July 11, 1857, for the consideration of $10.00.  This site was the northwest corner of the present school property.  It is assumed that the first school building was built the same year as the property was acquired, and it served as a place of learning until 1871 when a new school was built. 

  James Hagan was the carpenter and for his labors he received the old school building which he made into a part of his home, later the home of William Hawkins.   The second school building was used until 1894 when the population of Jerome required a larger building.  The increase in population was due to the sinking of coal mines.  This building is now the residence of Paul Mica.

  One of the early teachers in this second building was Theodore P. Shonts, later internationally famous.  After teaching at Jerome, he was graduated from Monmouth College, practiced law and became interested in railroad building.  He helped construct the Iowa Central and obtained controlling interest in the Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska, and Toledo, St. Louis and Western roads.  He was chairman of the Panama Canal commission in 1905-1907.

The two-story frame school building, 1894-1920

  A two-story frame structure, the third school building served until it burned on April 25, 1920.

  Anyone attending the Jerome School during these early periods will well remember the blacksmith shop located east of the school grounds and owned by Peter Wilson.  It was always a place of interest to the children.  To watch Mr. Wilson shoe horses was far more interesting than to study in school.

  The new building was of brick and was ready for occupancy at Christmas time in 1923.  In the interim school had been held in various places in town; the old Catholic church, and in a house which later became the W. E. Hawkins home. 

  This fourth school building also was destroyed by fire of unknown origin on April 27, 1931.  The fifth building was ready for occupancy late in September of the same year, classes being held in the K. of P. Hall until its completion.  This present building is much like the fourth, constructed of brick and with full basement.  Half of the basement was made into an auditorium with stage.  A modern system was installed and the building was wired for electricity which on Dec. 24, 1936 was furnished Jerome by the Iowa Southern Utilities Company. 
 [From Memories of Jerome, Iowa, 1989 published for the 1989 Jerome Reunion.]