Friday, October 7, 2016

Eugene Dewey McKern, 1898-1971

The Seymour Herald – 30 September 1971
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  Eugene Dewey McKern, 73, a native of Jerome, died suddenly at his home Thursday, Sept. 23, 1971, at 5:30 p.m.  His death was attributed to a heart attack.  Born June 28, 1898, in Jerome, he was the son of Lewis Henry and Ella May Ewers McKern.  On Feb. 6, 1918, he was united in marriage to Coza M. Dooley in Centerville and she survives his passing.
  He attended the Methodist church.
  McKern was an employee of the Pure Ice Co. in Centerville for a period of 25 years and served as a coal mine engineer and farmer.
  He was preceded in death by his father; a son, Bruce McKern, a casualty during World War II; two granddaughters and two sisters, Lela McKern and Dorothy Burns.
  Survivors, in addition to his widow, are one daughter, Mrs. Wesley (Marcella) Inskeep of Seymour; a son, Carl McKern of Davenport; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Ella Hunter of Centerville; a brother, William McKern of Kansas City, Mo., and a sister, Mrs. James Cathcart of Centerville.
  Funeral was Sunday, Sept. 26, at 2:30 p.m. from the Miller-Wehrle Funeral home.  Rev. Glen Lochhead officiated, assisted by Rev. Dale Wilfong. Burial was in the Jerome cemetery.
  A memorial has been established for the heart fund in Mr. McKern’s memory.

CARD OF THANKS
  The kindness and sympathy of neighbors and friends in our recent sorrow will always be a precious memory. Our sincere thanks and gratitude for those comforting acts.

The Family of Eugene McKern


Gravestone of Eugene Dewey and 
Coza Miranda Dooley McKern
in the Jerome Cemetery
Row 10, Block 28, Lot 6

Eugene Dewey McKern, 1898-1971

The Seymour Herald – 30 September 1971
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  Eugene Dewey McKern, 73, a native of Jerome, died suddenly at his home Thursday, Sept. 23, 1971, at 5:30 p.m.  His death was attributed to a heart attack.  Born June 28, 1898, in Jerome, he was the son of Lewis Henry and Ella May Ewers McKern.  On Feb. 6, 1918, he was united in marriage to Coza M. Dooley in Centerville and she survives his passing.
  He attended the Methodist church.
  McKern was an employee of the Pure Ice Co. in Centerville for a period of 25 years and served as a coal mine engineer and farmer.
  He was preceded in death by his father; a son, Bruce McKern, a casualty during World War II; two granddaughters and two sisters, Lela McKern and Dorothy Burns.
  Survivors, in addition to his widow, are one daughter, Mrs. Wesley (Marcella) Inskeep of Seymour; a son, Carl McKern of Davenport; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Ella Hunter of Centerville; a brother, William McKern of Kansas City, Mo., and a sister, Mrs. James Cathcart of Centerville.
  Funeral was Sunday, Sept. 26, at 2:30 p.m. from the Miller-Wehrle Funeral home.  Rev. Glen Lochhead officiated, assisted by Rev. Dale Wilfong. Burial was in the Jerome cemetery.
  A memorial has been established for the heart fund in Mr. McKern’s memory.

CARD OF THANKS
  The kindness and sympathy of neighbors and friends in our recent sorrow will always be a precious memory. Our sincere thanks and gratitude for those comforting acts.

The Family of Eugene McKern


Gravestone of Eugene Dewey and 
Coza Miranda Dooley McKern
in the Jerome Cemetery
Row 10, Block 28, Lot 6

Eugene Dewey McKern, 1898-1971

The Seymour Herald – 30 September 1971
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  Eugene Dewey McKern, 73, a native of Jerome, died suddenly at his home Thursday, Sept. 23, 1971, at 5:30 p.m.  His death was attributed to a heart attack.  Born June 28, 1898, in Jerome, he was the son of Lewis Henry and Ella May Ewers McKern.  On Feb. 6, 1918, he was united in marriage to Coza M. Dooley in Centerville and she survives his passing.
  He attended the Methodist church.
  McKern was an employee of the Pure Ice Co. in Centerville for a period of 25 years and served as a coal mine engineer and farmer.
  He was preceded in death by his father; a son, Bruce McKern, a casualty during World War II; two granddaughters and two sisters, Lela McKern and Dorothy Burns.
  Survivors, in addition to his widow, are one daughter, Mrs. Wesley (Marcella) Inskeep of Seymour; a son, Carl McKern of Davenport; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Ella Hunter of Centerville; a brother, William McKern of Kansas City, Mo., and a sister, Mrs. James Cathcart of Centerville.
  Funeral was Sunday, Sept. 26, at 2:30 p.m. from the Miller-Wehrle Funeral home.  Rev. Glen Lochhead officiated, assisted by Rev. Dale Wilfong. Burial was in the Jerome cemetery.
  A memorial has been established for the heart fund in Mr. McKern’s memory.

CARD OF THANKS
  The kindness and sympathy of neighbors and friends in our recent sorrow will always be a precious memory. Our sincere thanks and gratitude for those comforting acts.

The Family of Eugene McKern


Gravestone of Eugene Dewey and 
Coza Miranda Dooley McKern
in the Jerome Cemetery
Row 10, Block 28, Lot 6

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Mark Alan Foster, 1962-1990

Daily Iowegian – 28 June 1990
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  Mark Alan Foster, 27, of 1403 Hillside Drive of Bettendorf, Iowa was DOA (dead on arrival) at the St. Lukes Hospital in Davenport on Monday, June 25, 1990.
  He was born in Centerville on October 27, 1962, the son of Larry Dean and Leona Clayworth Foster.  He was employed at the Duck Creek Plaza in Bettendorf with the General Growth Management Corp.  He was united in marriage on July 26, 1986 at Allendale, S.C. to Penny Clifton, who survives.
  He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Glen Foster, Carl and Nora Fenton and Lola Morrison.
  Survivors include his wife Penny of Bettendorf; three daughters all at home – Stormi, Erica and Kayla; his mother Leona Fullmer of LeClaire; his father Larry Foster of Milan, Ill.; two sisters Cindy McKenrick of Eldridge and Vickie Bates of LeClaire; and grandmother Cora Foster of Centerville.
  Funeral services will be Friday, June 29, 1990 at 10:30 a.m. at the Duley Funeral Home in Centerville with the Rev. Roger Goodson officiating.  Burial will be in the Jerome Cemetery in Jerome.  Friends may call beginning Thursday morning at 9 a.m. Visitations will be Thursday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home Chapel. A memorial has been established to the family.



Gravestone of Mark Alan Foster
in the Jerome Cemetery

Monday, October 3, 2016

Richard Lee Felkner, 1937-1966


Centerville Iowegian – 13 July 1966
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Felkner Heart Victim, Was 28
  Corydon – Richard Lee Felkner of Corydon, Iowa, former resident of this county, passed away at 3:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, at the Wayne County Hospital at the age of 28 years 10 months and 4 days. Death was attributed to a heart attack.
  Born in Appanoose County, he was the son of Gail and Mabel Barton Felkner. He was married to Ruth Anne Houser in Jerome, Iowa, June 28, 1959.
  Richard was the Laboratory Technician at the Wayne County Hospital, a member of the Methodist Church and president of the Corydon Junior Chamber of Commerce.
  Besides his widow, he is survived by three small children, Robin, Kelley and Randy, all at home; his father, Gail Felkner, member of the Appanoose County Board of Supervisors; a sister, Mrs. O. W. Cary, of Centerville; two brothers, Robert Felkner of East Moline, Ill., and Gail Felkner, Jr., of Silver Springs, Maryland.
  He was preceded in death by his mother, Mable Felkner, March 19, 1964.
  Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced later from the Johnson Funeral Home.

Richard Felkner-Ruth Ann Houser-Charles Dickerson
Gravestone in the Jerome Cemetery
Row 4, Block 19, Lot 10

Richard Lee Felkner, 1937-1966


Centerville Iowegian – 13 July 1966
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Felkner Heart Victim, Was 28
  Corydon – Richard Lee Felkner of Corydon, Iowa, former resident of this county, passed away at 3:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, at the Wayne County Hospital at the age of 28 years 10 months and 4 days. Death was attributed to a heart attack.
  Born in Appanoose County, he was the son of Gail and Mabel Barton Felkner. He was married to Ruth Anne Houser in Jerome, Iowa, June 28, 1959.
  Richard was the Laboratory Technician at the Wayne County Hospital, a member of the Methodist Church and president of the Corydon Junior Chamber of Commerce.
  Besides his widow, he is survived by three small children, Robin, Kelley and Randy, all at home; his father, Gail Felkner, member of the Appanoose County Board of Supervisors; a sister, Mrs. O. W. Cary, of Centerville; two brothers, Robert Felkner of East Moline, Ill., and Gail Felkner, Jr., of Silver Springs, Maryland.
  He was preceded in death by his mother, Mable Felkner, March 19, 1964.
  Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced later from the Johnson Funeral Home.

Richard Felkner-Ruth Ann Houser-Charles Dickerson
Gravestone in the Jerome Cemetery
Row 4, Block 19, Lot 10

Richard Lee Felkner, 1937-1966


Centerville Iowegian – 13 July 1966
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Felkner Heart Victim, Was 28
  Corydon – Richard Lee Felkner of Corydon, Iowa, former resident of this county, passed away at 3:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, at the Wayne County Hospital at the age of 28 years 10 months and 4 days. Death was attributed to a heart attack.
  Born in Appanoose County, he was the son of Gail and Mabel Barton Felkner. He was married to Ruth Anne Houser in Jerome, Iowa, June 28, 1959.
  Richard was the Laboratory Technician at the Wayne County Hospital, a member of the Methodist Church and president of the Corydon Junior Chamber of Commerce.
  Besides his widow, he is survived by three small children, Robin, Kelley and Randy, all at home; his father, Gail Felkner, member of the Appanoose County Board of Supervisors; a sister, Mrs. O. W. Cary, of Centerville; two brothers, Robert Felkner of East Moline, Ill., and Gail Felkner, Jr., of Silver Springs, Maryland.
  He was preceded in death by his mother, Mable Felkner, March 19, 1964.
  Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced later from the Johnson Funeral Home.

Richard Felkner-Ruth Ann Houser-Charles Dickerson
Gravestone in the Jerome Cemetery
Row 4, Block 19, Lot 10

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Howard E. Hart, 1890-1947

The Centerville Iowegian – 15 November 1947
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  Howard E. Hart, son of Henry and Margaret Hart, was born May 8, 1890 and departed this life at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. R. Hefner at Jerome on Nov. 3, 1947.
  He was united in marriage January 10, 1911 to Cleo Green and to this union one daughter and two sons were born: Harriet Hefner of Jerome, Iowa, Loran of Gary, Indiana, and Harold of Chicago, Ill.
  He was born in Wayne County, Iowa, and grew to man-hood in and around Promise City, then later moved to Seymour, and then to Jerome where he lived until the death of his wife four years ago this coming December.
  He leaves to mourn his passing his three children, two grandchildren: Colleen and Norman Hefner; and six sisters and four brothers, who are: Elsie Guthrie of Russell, Iowa; Stella Chadwick of Saskatchewan, Canada; George Hart of Centerville; Etta Curtis of Corydon, Iowa; Marie Cheathem of Lynwood, Cal.; Colas Hellyer of Seymour, Iowa; Cree Hart of Des Moines, Iowa; Clyde Hart of Centerville, Iowa; and Russell Hart of Davenport, Iowa; besides a host of relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his father, mother and one brother.
  From the Ruby Undertaking Parlor at Seymour his body was taken to the Jerome Methodist Church, where services were held Wed., Nov. 5 at 2 P.M., with its pastor, the Rev. M. R. Gonzalez, officiating.  Mrs. Hazel Felkner of Jerome played comforting hymns for about 15 minutes before and after the funeral cortege arrived at the Church.  Mrs. Norma McMurray of Promise City, a Niece of the deceased, say “In The Garden,” accompanied by Mrs. Felkner.  He was laid to rest by the side of his wife in the Jerome Cemetery.
  Jerome and surrounding community join his bereaved children in the passing of a loving father, a devoted husband and a kind friend.  He was well liked and respected, and enjoyed helping his fellowmen.
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Card of Thanks
  We wish to thank the many friends and relatives who were so kind and thoughtful during our recent bereavement.
  The Howard Hart Children and Grandchildren
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Gravestone of Howard E. and Cleo May (Green) Hart
in the Jerome Cemetery
Row 7, Block 23, Lot 9

Cleo May (Green) Hart, 1893-1943

The Seymour Herald – 30 December 1943
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  Cleo May Green, daughter of Peter S. and Sarah Dorcas Green, and wife of Howard E. Hart, was born near Promise City, Iowa, in Wayne county, May 18, 1893, and passed away after an illness of about two years, December 15, 1943, at the St. Joseph hospital in Centerville, Iowa.  Her age at the time of death was 50 years, six months and 27 days.
  She spent the early part of her life in Wayne county.  In January, 1910, she was married to Howard Hart and three children were born to this happy and devoted couple: Mrs. Harriette Hefner of Jerome, Loren and Harold of the U.S. Navy.
  On January 17, 1915, she gave her heart to Christ by uniting with the Methodist church at Promise City and although she had resided in Jerome for the past 12 years she still retained her membership in the former church.
  Her parents and two sisters preceded her in death.  Left to mourn her passing are three brothers: Ferren of Bethlehem, Iowa; Everett of Sewal, Iowa, and a two brother, Clyde, of Rock Island, Ill.  Also two grandchildren, Colleen and Norman Hefner of Jerome, besides other relatives and a large circle of friends.
  Mrs. Hart will always be remembered as a very devoted wife and a very dependable and understanding friend and helpful neighbor. She was gifted with the grace to suffer with patience and without complaint and a genial smile generally greeted those who came to see her even when her condition was most critical. Today Jerome deeply mourns the loss of one of her most beloved citizens and the church one of her most courageous members, who leaves behind a beautiful and noble example of patience and resignation to the will of God.
  Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. M. R. Gonzales, Friday at 2:00 p.m., at the Jerome Methodist church with Mrs. Dave Workman at the piano.  Mrs. Lita Bollman, Mrs. Marcella Workman and Mrs. Genevieve Minks sang three comforting hymns: “Ivory Palaces,” “No Night There” and “Going Down the Valley.” She was laid to rest in the Jerome cemetery.
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CARD OF THANKS
  For the many comforting ministrations of neighbors and friends, during our recent bereavement we publicly express our thanks. We are especially grateful for the floral tributes.

  Howard Hart and Children
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Gravestone of Cleo May and Howard E. Hart
in the Jerome Cemetery
Row 7, Block 23, Lot 9

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Jacob Vale Garretson, 1863-1933

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The Seymour Herald – 6 April 1933
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GARRETS0N RITES HELD ON APRIL 2
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  Funeral services for Jacob V. Garretson, who died at the home of his brother, Ira Garretson, near Plano, on March 31, were held at the Cross Roads church on Sunday, April 2.  Burial was made in the Jerome cemetery.
  Mr. Garretson was the son of John C. and Mary E. Garretson.  He was born on March 16, 1863.  Ruremia, from which he was ill for three weeks, was given as the cause of death.
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MT. OLIVE NEWS
  Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brinkley were visiting in Numa Sunday and attended the funeral of their brother-in-law Jake Garretson, who passed away Friday.  Mr. Garretson was a well known Franklin resident, having lived here for many years.  Only recently going to his brother’s in Seymour.  Mrs. Garretson and Mrs. Brinkley are sisters.
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The Seymour Herald – 13 April 1933
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Garretson Rites Held Last Sunday
Pioneer Resident Dies East Of City
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  Funeral services for Jacob Vale Garretson, 70, who lived east of Seymour were held at the Little Flock Baptist church, Sunday, April 2, at one o’clock, and were conducted by the Rev. Glade Yost.  Burial was made in the cemetery at Jerome.
OBITUARY
  Jacob Vale Garretson, son of John C. and Mary Ditmer Garretson, was born in Harrisbury twp., VanBuren county, Iowa, on March 16, 1863, and departed this life on March 31, 1933, at the age of 70 years and 15 days.  Mr. Garretson came to Appanoose county with his parents in 1869, and from that time his life has been spent in this county.  He was an honorable and upright citizen, respected by all who knew him, and in his passing he leaves a host of loving friends to mourn their loss.  He was the eldest of nine children, all but one of whom survive, one sister, Hannah Caroline, have preceded him in death thirty-nine years ago. He was united in marriage to Sarah A. Brinkley on Oct. 4, 1893, who survives him.  On May 18, 1893 under the pastorate of the Rev. Wm. Beard, he was converted and united with the Little Flock Baptist church which was then his home church, and on Oct. 25, 1895 he took his church letter to the Franklin Baptist church, near his home in Appanoose county, east of Seymour.
  Mr. Garretson’s health had gradually failed in the last few months, but he was a patient sufferer, cheerful and uncomplaining.  Throughout his suffering, he wanted to care for himself until he became bedfast.  He remained in complete control of all his faculties until last Friday morning when he lapsed into a coma, and passed away Friday evening March 31, at 8 o’clock.  His death occurred at the home of his brother, Ira Garretson, with whom he had made his home the past fall and winter months.
  In his passing Mr. Garretson leaves the following relatives to mourn his departure: Howard Garretson and family of Moravia, Iowa; Dan Garretson and family of Seymour, Iowa; Ira Garretson and family of Plano, Iowa; Rex Garretson of Seymour, Iowa; Mary Bonner and family of Woodward, Oklahoma; Lyda Connor and husband of Cereal, Okla.; Linda Anderson and family of Seymour, Ia.
  Funeral services were held in the Little Flock Baptist church, Sunday, April 2nd, at one o’clock, conducted by the Rev. Glade Yost, and burial was made in the cemetery at Jerome.



Gravestone for Jacob Vale Garretson
in the Jerome Cemetery
Row 5, Block 11, Lot 3

Friday, August 12, 2016

Carl William Fenton, 1909-1981

 The Seymour Herald – 2 April 1981
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  Carl William Fenton, a lifelong resident of the are, who had resided on Route 2, Seymour since November 1, 1980, died suddenly at his home Thursday, March 26, 1981.  He had suffered a heart attack in September.
  Born February 18, 1909, north of Plano, he was the son of Joe and Mary McAninch Fenton.  He married Nora Finton at Corydon in 1929, and she died October 22, 1967. On April 12, 1976, he married Bessie Cochran Fenton in Las Vegas, Nev., and she survives.
  Mr. Fenton was employed by Appanoose County many years, and farmed in the Brushy vicinity prior to that time. His parents, one grandson, two brothers, Emerl Fenton and Merl Fenton, and two sisters, Alta Farris and Bertha Hawk, preceded him in death.
  Survivors besides his wife include two sons, Burness Fenton of Biloxi, Miss.; Robert Fenton of Davenport; two daughters, Leona Foster, Eldridge, Ia.; and Fern Davolt, Bettendorf, Ia.; one stepson, Donald Fenton, Lineville, Ia.; three stepdaughters, Beulah DeVore, Seymour rural route, Mary Lou Levis, Sewal; and Betty Burns, Eldridge, Ia.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild, a number of step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren, one sister, Icel Hart, Centerville; and one brother, Floyd Fenton, Centerville.
  Services were March 28 at Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home in Centerville, with John Lewis officiating.  Burial was in Jerome Cemetery.

Gravestone of Carl William and Nora L. Fenton
in the Jerome Cemetery
Row 2, Block 31, Lot 4


Friday, August 5, 2016

Chester Allen Coulson, 1880-1897

Centerville Daily Citizen - 19 July 1897
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A Son of Samuel Coulson 
Meets Death Near Jerome
DROWNED WHILE BATHING
The Unfortunate Young Man 
Seized With a Cramp and Sinks
Beneath the Water’s Surface to Rise No More
A Companion Gives the Alarm 
Life Extinct When Body is Found
  A pond on the Felkner farm in Johns township, west of the city about eight miles, was the scene of a drowning late yesterday afternoon, in which the son of Samuel Coulson met his death.  Young Coulson [Chester Allen Coulson], aged about 18, and a companion were in bathing. The pond at the deepest place does not contain over eight feet of water.  Coulson was wading out toward the center of the pool when he suddenly sank below the surface. He had made no outcry and his companion, who was not far away, thought he had made a dive.  He waited for his re-appearance and a the seconds passed without his coming to the surface, he became alarmed. His fright increased almost to a frenzy as the moments slipped by and then he hurried to the farm house and gave the alarm.  A raft was constructed and search for the body began.  It was some time before it was located and brought to the surface. Examination showed that every spark of life was extinct.  The remains were taken home and the funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o’clock, interment being in the Philadelphia church yard. Drowning was without doubt due to a cramp. After the disappearance under the waves the body never came to the surface.
  Mr. and Mrs. Coulson have a wide circle of friends who will be sorry to learn of their bereavement.
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  Chester Allen Coulson was born on December 14, 1880, the son of Samuel and Vashti (Shaeffer) Coulson, and drowned on July 18, 1897 in a pond on the Felkner farm in Johns Township, Appanoose County, Iowa.  He was buried in Philadelphia Cemetery in Johns Township.