James Wesley (Dave) Workman, 1891-1968

The Seymour Herald - 4 July 1968

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  James Wesley Workman, known to many as Dave, the son of Edison and Emma Diltz Workman, was born in Appanoose county Jan. 18, 1891, and passed away Monday, June 17, 1968, at the Davis county hospital in Bloomfield at the age of 77 years.

  On Sept. 23, 1915, he married Zelda Loofbourrow at the David Loofbourrow home near Jerome. She survives his passing, along with two sons, Forrest of Rock Island and Burdette of Moline, Ill., four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three sisters, Mrs. Beula Luzadder of DeKalb, Ill., Mrs. Inez Fry of Centerville and Mrs. Gussie Baker of Lenora, Kans.

  Dave had been in poor health for several year because of a heart condition which  resulted in his passing. He lived his entire life in the Jerome community and spent most of his time farming. He was saved in 1953 and became a member of the Jerome Methodist church, attending as long as his health permitted.

  Funeral was Tuesday, June 18 at the Jerome Methodist church with burial in the Jerome cemetery.

  A memorial for the heart fund has been established. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

CARD OF THANKS

  Our recent sad loss leaves us with grateful hearts toward neighbors and friends. Their conforting expressions of sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be remembered.

Mrs. J. W. (Dave) Workman

and family

Zelda Workman, 1896-1986

Quad City Times - 1 March 1986

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  Zelda Workman, 89, of Davenport, formerly of Jerome, Iowa, died Feb. 19 at Good Samaritan Nursing Center, Davenport.

  Services were Feb. 21 at Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home, Centerville, Iowa. B urial is in Jerome Cemetery.

  Zelda Fry married J. W. Workman in 1914 in Jerome. He died in 1968.

  She was a member of Jerome Methodist Church and Homemakers Association.

  Survivors include sons, Forest, Rock Island, and H. Burdette "Bud," Moline; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a half brother, Merle Loofborrow, Jerome.

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  Zelda Loofborrow was born in Jerome, Appanoose County, Iowa, on 29 March 1896, daughter of David N. Loofbourrow and Hattie Fry, died at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, on 19 February 1986, and was buried in the Jerome Cemetery, Appanoose County, Iowa.  
  She married in Jerome, Appanoose County, Iowa, 23 September 1914, James Wesley Workman who was born in Jerome, Appanoose County, Iowa, on 18 January 1891, son of Edison Workman and Emma Diltz, died 17 June 1968, and was buried in the Jerome Cemetery, Appanoose County, Iowa.

Workman Fiftieth Anniversary at Jerome

Unidentified 1964 Newspaper Clipping

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Workman Fiftieth at Jerome Methodist was Notable Affair

  Golden Anniversaries aren't as rar as they used to be but the anniversary marked by Mr. and Mrs. Dave Workman was notable for various reasons. First and foremost was the fact that Mr. Workman was one of a family of eight children, three brothers and four sisters, all past 60 years of age, attended the anniversary event.

  They are: Fred Workman of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Zell Holland of Clarkdale; Mrs. Inez Fry of Centerville; Clifford Workman of Lanora, Kansas; Mrs. Beaulah Luzadber of Kankakee, Ill.; Mrs. Gussie Hoke of Lanora, Kan.; and Jake Workman of Detoit.

Wedding Anniversary Occasion

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Workman are seen above in the Methodist 
Church at Jerome Sunday. Behind a beautifully decorated table 
they posed for their picture as a host of friends gathered 
to attend their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

  Mr. and Mrs. Workman were married Sept. 23, 1914. At the time Mr. Workman was a clerk for Frank Gable in the Gable store at Jerome. He was a son of one of the well known Appanoose county pioneer families. His young bride was Zella Loofbourrow, also a daughter of a pioneer family. They both have attended the Jerome Methodist church, where they were feted yesterday, all their lives. They have lived on the farm where Mrs. Workman was born, three quarters of a mile east and three quarters of a mile north of Jerome since 1918.

  The large number of people who gathered for the anniversary event attested to their wide acquaintance and number of friends.

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  The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution of the above newspaper article to The Jerome Journal by Jane Ann McElvain Mahon.

Paul Matthew Starcevich, 1910-1991

Daily Iowegian - 7 May 1991

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  Paul Matt Starcevich, 81, an Arvada, Colo. resident, died Friday, May 3, 1991, at the Lutheran Medical Center in Wheatridge, Colo.

  He was born on Jan. 10, 1910, in Jerome, the son of Anton and Louise Starcevich. He was united in marriage to Honora Workman in May of 1932. Three children were born into this union.

  He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Centerville, and the St. Annes Parish in Arvada, Colo. He was a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus in Centerville. He was an owner and operator of a restaurant.

  Survivors include two sons, Andrew and wife, Linda, of Aurora, Colo., and Edward of Phoenix, Ariz.; one daughter, Mrs. Bob (Mary Lou) Venzke of Arvada; seven grandchildren; one brother, Frank of Jerome; three sisters, Mrs. George (Anna) Buban of Cincinnati, Mrs. Bruno (Louise) Thomas of Washington, Ill. and Mrs. John (Helen) Sacco of Centerville.

  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Vinko and two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Mary) Zemo and Mrs. Harold (Marie) Risher.

  A scripture service will be held on Friday evening, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Duley Funeral home in Centerville, with the Rev. Al Ebach conducting the services.

  Funeral mass will be held Saturday, May 11, 1991, at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Centerville, with the Rev. Al Ebach officiating.

  Interment will be in the Jerome Cemetery, west of Jerome.

  Friends may call beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 10 at the Duley Funeral Home in Centerville for an open visitation.

  A memorial may be given in his memory to the St. Mary's Catholic Church or the Jerome Reunion, and may be left at the Duley Funeral Home.

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  The Editor sincerely appreciates the contribution of the above obituary to The Jerome Journal by Marion Zemo of Centerville, Iowa.

Marcella Lowe Workman, 1921-2008

Quad-Cities Online - 8 April 2008

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   Marcella V. Workman, 87, of Rock Island, passed away at home on Saturday, March 29, 2008.

   Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 14, at Chippiannock Cemetery in the interment chapel. Inurnment will follow at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to A.R.C. of Rock Island County or Quad City Animal Welfare Center, Milan.

  Marcella was born on Feb. 18, 1921, in Numa, Iowa, the daughter of Lloyd and Mamie Followel Lowe. She married Forrest D. Workman on Jan. 27, 1941, in Numa. He passed away on Dec. 19, 1988.

  Marcella loved her family. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching the birds and wildlife in her backyard. She also enjoyed spoiling her buddy, Bandit, who shared her bed in her last days. She enjoyed great-granddaughter MacKenzie's entertainment each and every night after school and her great-grandson, Jesse's, hugs and kisses.

  Survivors include a daughter, Janice M. Foster, Rock Island; grandchildren, Robert L. Noppe, Peoria, James L. Noppe, Milan, and Jennifer L. Noppe, Rock Island; great-grandchildren, Jesse and MacKenzie Noppe, Rock Island; step-grandchildren, Mike, John, Dan, Kris and Elizabeth Foster; none step-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, the Rev. Lloyd and Luella Lowe, Fla.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bud and Dorothy Workman, Moline; many nieces and nephews; and best friends, Louise Tacey and Bernice Hovey, both of Rock Island. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Gary Foster.

  A special thanks to Drs. Stoffel, Cady and Olson; Option Care nurses Denise and Rita and physical therapy nurse John; Sheri and Cindy at Rosewood; Donna Sparrow from Guardian Care; and Heartland Hospice nurses, Sarah, Linda, Connie, Kathy, Dawn, Lordes, Velvet and Pastor Jack.

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Editor's Note

  Forrest Dan Workman was born 29 August 1921 in Appanoose County, Iowa, son of J. W. Workman and Zelda Loofbourrow, and died 19 December 1988 in Rock Island County, Illinois.

David N. Loofbourrow, 1871-1942

Daily Iowegian - 4 June 1942

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D. N. Loofbourrow Called By Death - Ill Short Time

Well Known Farmer of the Jerome Vicinity

Succumbs After Three Weeks Illness

  David N. Loofbourrow, well known and long time resident passed away at his farm home near Jerome yesterday (Wednesday) June 3, shortly after 1 p.m.

  He had been in his usual state of health until about three weeks ago when he became suddenly ill, and on the advice of his physician, entered St. Joseph's hospital for treatment. When he failed to respond he was taken to his home where he became steadily worse until the time of his passing.

  Those left to mourn his passing are, the wife, a daughter Zelda, who is Mrs. J. W. Workman and lives nearby, and a son, Merle, at home. Also a brother, James, of Plano vicinity and two grandsons. Many neighbors, friends, and other relatives over the county join the immediate family in their sorrow.

  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Jerome M. E. church, of which Mr. Loofbourrow was a member. Rev. J. A. Wilson will conduct the services with interment in Jerome cemetery.

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  David N. Loofbourrow was born 21 September 1871 in Harresburg, Van Buren County, Iowa, son of Wade Loofbourrow and Elizabeth Whitcomb, died 3 June 1942 at his home near Jerome in Appanoose County, Iowa, and was buried in the Jerome Cemetery.  

  He married, first, on 3 February 1892, in Appanoose County, Iowa, Hattie Fry who was born 10 January 1873 in Iowa, daughter of Richard H. Fry and Elizabeth Taylor, died 28 August 1915 in Appanoose County, Iowa, and was buried in the Jerome Cemetery. Child of this union: Zelda Loofbourrow was born on 29 March 1896, married James Wesley Workman, died 19 February 1986, and was buried in the Jerome Cemetery. 

  He married, second, on 27 March 1917 in Wayne County, Iowa, Essie May Fry Hileman who was born 19 November 1885, daughter of Isaac Fry and Tabitha Brannon, who had married in 1903 Robert Hileman who died 16 January 1912, died 6 March 1975 at Wayne County Hospital in Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa, and was buried in the Jerome Cemetery.  Child of this union: Merle Loofbourrow was born 6 August 1919, married Helen Link, died 23 June 1999, and was buried in the Jerome Cemetery. 

  

Edward Paul Starcevich, 1935-1996

Ad-Express/Iowegian -25 November 1996

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Edward Paul Starcevich, 61, of Fort Collins, Colo., died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1996, in Fort Collins.

He was born July 27, 1935, in Jerome, the son of Paul and Honora (Workman) Starcevich.

He married Peggy Knowles of Centerville. He later married Nita Read. She survives.

Also surviving are four children, his mother, a sister, Mary Venzke, and a brother, Andrew Starcevich, all of the Denver, Colo., area; and many relatives in the Centerville area.

The body will be cremated with memorial services and burial in the Jerome Cemetery at a later date.

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Ad-Express/Iowegian - 1997

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Edward "Eddie" Paul Starcevich, 61, died Oct. 29, 1996, in Fort Collins, Colo.

He was born July 27, 1935, the son of Paul and Honora (Workman) Starcevich.

He married Peggy Knowles of Centerville. She and their four children, Stephen, Jill, Scott and Ann, all reside in Denver, Colo. He later married Nita Read. She survives and lives in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Also surviving are his mother; a sister, Mary Venzke of Denver, Colo.; a brother, Andrew Starcevich of Denver, Colo.; and several relatives in the Centerville area including aunts Helen Sacco and Ann Buban.

He was preceded in death by his father.

He graduated from Centerville High School in 1953.

A graveside service will be held at the Jerome Cemetery at 11 a.m. May 3, with the Rev. Joe Miller, C.PP.S, officiating.

The family will welcome friends at a luncheon at the Motel 60 meeting room immediately following the service.

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The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution of these obituaries to The Jerome Journal by Marion Zemo of Centerville, Iowa.