Hattie Marie Nicholson

Hattie married Ebenezer Bailey on 28 Jun 1890 in Royal, Iowa, USA. Ebenezer (son of Ebenezer Bailey and Sarah Benjamin) was born on 23 Aug 1837 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 20 Feb 1921 in Royal, Iowa, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eldin Raleigh Lemaster. Eldin was born on 29 Nov 1891 in Peterson, Iowa, USA; died on 6 Jan 1979 in Sutherland, Iowa, USA; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Peterson, Clay County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marshal married Marie Kromminga on 22 Jan 1924 in Lennox, South Dakota, USA. Marie was born on 11 Sep 1895 in Lennox, South Dakota, USA; died on 12 Jul 1986 in Spencer, Iowa, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Article in Spencer (IA) Daily Reporter
Lloyd Bailey is Killed By Dynamite Explosion
Lloyd Bailey, 55, of near Spencer, was killed instantly early Tuesday afternoon by a dynamite explosion while blasting trees on his brother's farm southwest of Royal.
The mishap occurred about 12:30 P.M. Tuesday when a charge Bailey had set off went off prematurely. The blast had been set under a tree in the barnyard of the Morris Bailey farm located three miles southwest of Royal.
Lloyd had been helping his brother blast trees at the farm for several days prior to the accident. It is believed that a defective charge caused the premature explosion. Lloyd was working alone at the time of the accident and the only eye-witness to the explosion was C. S. Nordland, a rural mail carrier out of Royal.
The blast showered branches and dirt high into the air and by the time Nordland reached the scene Bailey was dead.
The body was taken to Cobb-Warner Funeral Home in Spencer where funeral arrangements are pending.
A father of seven children, Bailey was engaged as a farmer on land north of Spencer. He had been a resident of Royal and Spencer during his lifetime.
He was born June 19, 1984, near Royal on the same farm where he was killed. He lived on the home farm until his marriage in 1917. He farmed near Royal for three years, then moved to a farm northwest of Spencer.
One son preceded him in death.

Lloyd Eben Bailey, 55, died at noon Sept. 20 while helping to blast trees near his home in Royal.
The funeral was conducted Sept. 24 at the Christian church and burial was at North Lawn cemetery. Rev. Eugene S. Ogrodowski officiated at the services.
Survivors include the widow, Grace Bailey; a daughter, Mrs. Donald Heikens; six sons, Frederick, Ralph, Dale and Lester of Spencer, Ernest and Glen of the Air Force. Brothers are Marshal, Winfield, and Morris of Royal, Dwight of Whittier, Calif., and sisters are Mrs. Eldin LeMaster of Royal and Mrs. S.W. King of Dickens.
Lloyd Eben was born June 19, 1894, in Royal. He attended school in Clay County and Buena Vista college. He married Grace Harrison Jan. 24 [1917].
Pall bearers at the funeral were Tom Clague, Victor Moding, Harry Larson, C.A. Carlson, Nels Rosendahl and Charlie Kohn.
Among those attending the funeral were Dwight Bailey of Whittier, Calif.; Sherman McCraw, Aberdeen, S. D.; Mr. and Mrs. Grant Flowers of Wolsey, S. D.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Slater, Sacred Heart, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Nicholson, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nicholson, and Mark Nicholson of Hopkins, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burns, Dunlap, Ill.; and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Worsfold, Dunlap, Ill.

Lloyd married Grace Ella Harrison on 24 Jan 1917 in Royal, Iowa, USA. Grace was born on 14 Nov 1895 in Dunlap, Illinois, USA; died on 15 Jul 1971 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; was buried in North Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Silas Wilson King. Silas was born on 4 Jun 1893 in Dickens, Iowa, USA; died on 7 Mar 1985 in Sioux City, Iowa, USA; was buried in Dickens Cemetery, Dickens, Clay County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Esther married Roy Dewey Holdren on 10 Sep 1919 in Royal, Iowa, USA. Roy was born on 22 Mar 1898 in Compton, Illinois, USA; died on 13 Jan 1992 in Long Beach, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jennie Eugena Batchelor. Jennie was born on 15 Sep 1904 in Royal, Iowa, USA; died on 19 Apr 1993 in Whittier, California, USA; was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elsie Syndergaard. Elsie was born on 19 Jan 1911 in Clay County, Iowa, USA; died on 5 Dec 2002 in Clay County, Iowa, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nellie Cornelia Vos. Nellie was born on 7 Nov 1908 in Maple Lake, Minnessotta, USA; died on 25 Aug 1995 in Boulder, Colorado, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa married Lawrence L. Warren on 16 Feb 1934 in Royal, Iowa, USA. Lawrence was born on 27 Feb 1910 in Peterson, Iowa, USA; died in Nov 1984 in Sutherland, Iowa, USA; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Peterson, Clay County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hubert Glen Shepley. Hubert was born on 17 Jul 1910 in Tilbury, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Everett Allen LeMaster, the son of Eldin Raleigh and Nina Edith (Bailey) LeMaster, was born on December 8, 1918 in Royal IA. He grew up in the Royal area where he received his early education graduating from Royal High School at the age of 16 as class Valedictorian.
On January 20, 1942, Everett married Frances Prentice in Trenton, MO. Following their marriage, they lived on the family farm near Royal, until retiring to Spencer in 1994. Everett was a member of the ASC for 25 years, serving on the board for 9 years, the Odd Fellows Lodge and Golden Kiwanis. He also was the township assessor in Royal for 2 years. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, playing cards and bowling with teams from Royal for over 40 years. He was an avid reader and liked to recite poetry, but most of all he loved to spend time with family, relatives, friends and his pets.
Everett passed away on November 17, 2010, at the Longhouse Residence at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters: Olive Shepley, Ruby Danielson and Rosa Warren.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Frances of Spencer; his daughter, Joanne Anderson and her husband, James Davis of Plymouth, MN; three grandchildren: Timothy Anderson (Cindy), Kari Shideman (Charles) and Corey Anderson (Janelle); six great grandchildren; one sister, Edith Traw of St. Louis, MO; other relatives and friends.

Everett married Frances Prentice on 20 Jan 1942 in Trenton, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Argyll N. Danielson. Argyll was born in 1914; died in 1979; was buried in Avon Cemetery, Avon, Polk County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Edith (nee LeMaster) Traw, 94 passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eldon and Nina (nee Bailey) LeMaster; siblings Rosa (Lawrence) Warren, Olive Danielson.
Edith is Survived by her children, Larry (Judy) Shepley of Essex, Ontario Canada, Cathy (Richard) Krumery of Wentzville, MO and Dennis (Diane) Traw of Swansea, IL; grandchildren Wendy (Tom) Valsic, Jeffrey (Paulette) Shepley, James (Carole) Shepley, Laura Krumrey, Richard (Tammy) Krumrey, Dustin Traw and Jesse (Kathryn) Traw; 9 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren.
Edith was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church of O'Fallon MO. She was a devoted Mother and Grandmother. Also, she loved her little dog Micky. She loved taking care of her flowers and watching birds.
Friends may visit on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Alexander-White-Mullen Funeral Home in St. Ann from 10:00 am until the time of service at noon. Interment will follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: ? Traw. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Homer Marshall Bailey, the son of Marshall Homer and Marie (Kromminga) Bailey, was born November 3, 1924, in Clay County, Iowa. His childhood years were spent on a farm ten miles north of Peterson, Iowa, where he received his education in country schools and later was graduated from Peterson High School. Homer joined the Army Air Force and was commissioned a 2nd Lt. Navigator during WWII until his honorable discharge.
Homer married Carol Ware on June 20, 1945, in Peterson, Iowa. They moved to Victorville, California, until January 1946, when they returned to Iowa. Homer and Carol farmed the land north of Peterson for several years until their retirement. Homer was an active member of the First Congregational Church in Peterson. He has also always been very active in community affairs: a member of the Farm Bureau, on the District 14 Board of Land of Lakes and past president of the board, on the ASC Committee, Peterson Elevator Board, First Congregational Church Board, Nominating Committee of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches. He also was a Charter member of the Peterson Lions Club and served many years on the Royal School Board.
Homer passed away at the V.A. Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Sunday, April 23, 2006, at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Lorna Warner.
He is survived by his wife, Carol of Peterson; two sons: The Rev. Steven Bailey of Burlington, Iowa and Bryan and his wife, Gayle Bailey of Everly, Iowa; one daughter, Linda and her husband, James Walker of Truesdale, Iowa; four grandchildren: Bridget Bailey, Shawn and Sarah Walker and Shandra Cousey; one great granddaughter, Olivia Cousey; one sister: Belva and her husband, Ray Strackbein of Levittown, Pennsylvania; other relatives and many friends.

Homer married Carol Jeanette Ware on 20 Jun 1945 in Peterson, Iowa, USA. Carol was born on 14 Aug 1926 in Cherokee, Iowa, USA; died on 22 Jan 2007 in Spencer, Iowa, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Roy William Warner. Roy was born on 11 May 1913 in Iowa City, Iowa, USA; died in 1972 in Hinsdale, Illinois, USA; was buried in Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, Will County, Illinois, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Fred E. Bailey, 88, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2006 in Upland, California. Fred was a longtime resident of Colorado Springs but had moved to California four years ago for health reasons. He was born November 19, 1917 in Royal, Iowa, the first of eight children of Lloyd and Grace (Harrison) Bailey. He grew up near Spencer, Iowa, where he married Anetha "Ann" England on November 21, 1938. They had four children: Verda, Ronald, Douglas and Thomas. Fred is survived by Verda of Apache Junction, AZ; Ron and wife, Anita of Chino Hills, CA; Tom of Colorado Springs; and daughter-in-law, Verleen of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by brothers: Ralph of Yuma, AZ, Dale and wife, Juanita of Colorado Springs, Glen and wife, Pat of Sun City West, AZ, Les and wife Mary Lou of Colorado Springs; sister-in-law, Wanda of Colorado springs; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, one great great-grandchild and his dear and loving friend, Wanda Armstrong of Chino, CA. Me was preceded in death by his wife, Ann; son, Doug, brothers: Emery and Ernest; sister Phoebe Heikens; and granddaughter, Shelly Bailey. While living in Colorado Springs, Fred was a member of El Paso Lodge #13 AF&AM, Southern Colorado Consistory, Al Kaly Shrine Patriots, Centennial Chapter No. 58 Order of the Eastern Star, White Shrine of Jerusalem and the V.Z. Reed Hose Company. He had worked for Hertz since 1988. A Memorial Service will be held at Village Christian Church, 3113 Primrose Drive, Colorado Springs on Friday, March 17 at 11:00 a.m. A reception for friends and family will follow. Inurnment at Memorial Gardens will be at a later date.

Frederick married Anetha Gay England on 21 Nov 1938 in Jackson, Minnesota, USA. Anetha was born on 27 Oct 1918 in Spencer, Iowa, USA; died on 4 Mar 2002 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; was buried in Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Emory Bailey is Victim of Farm Mishap
A Clay county youth, Emory Bailey, 20, became the first victim of a corn picking accident in Dickinson County history Monday morning when he died shortly after 9 a.m. after his arm was caught in a mechanical picker while he was working alone in the field of the Chris Schmidt farm about seven and a half miles south of Lake Park.
Bailey had been working with Schmidt and the latter took a load of corn from the picker to the crib, which he had been doing in about 15-minute intervals during the course of the work.
When he returned he saw the picker still running but standing still at a point near the end of a row. Schmidt went over to investigate and found the youth, still alive but unconscious, with his arm caught in the chain of the machine.
The youth died soon afterward before medical aid could be summoned. Dr. B. W. Jones of Spirit Lake, Dickinson County Coroner, said he thought death was due to loss of blood. Officials believe that the machinery became plugged with corn and the victim reached into the machinery to remove it without first stopping the machinery.

Emory Ira Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bailey, was born at Royal, Iowa, Oct. 5, 1919, and passed away in Dickinson county, Iowa, Oct. 23, 1939, at the age of 20 years and 18 days.
The present farm north of Spencer has been his home since he was but a few months old. He attended the rural school here, and for three years was a student in Spencer High School. He was interested in farming and kindred activities; he was a diligent worker, and was prominent for several years in 4-H club organizational work.
His cheerful disposition endeared him to all, his diversity of interests brought him into contact with a wide circle of young people his own age, and he made many friends. The family circle will have a multitude of living memories, from this young man's wholesome life, as the years pass. They have the sincere sympathy of all.
There remain to mourn his intimely passing, the parents, six brothers and one sister, Frederick, Phoebe, Ralph, Ernest, Dale, Glen and Lester; a number of close relatives, and a wide circle of sincere friends.
A prayer service was conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock; and the funeral was held in the Spencer Church of Christ, at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. G. D. Serrill in charge, under the direction of the Cobb Funeral Home.

Died:
Farming accident

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Phoebe Lucile Heikens, 83, passed away Monday, June 6, 2005, at the Milford Nursing Center in Milford. Graveside funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at North Lawn Cemetery in Spencer. The Rev. Karen Larson will officiate the 10:30 a.m. service.
Mrs. heikens, the daughter of Lloyd and Grace Harrison Bailey, was born Oct. 23, 1921 in Spencer. Raised on the Bailey homestead, she continued her education at the Iowa Teachers College in Cedar Falls.
Phoebe married Donald George Heikens on Dec. 3, 1943, in Spencer at her parents' home. Following their marriage, they farmed for many years near Fostoria. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in rural Spencer.
Mrs. Heikens was preceded in death by her parents, husband Don, and brothers Emery and Ernest.
Phoebe is survived by: a son and his wife, Larry and Katie Heikens of Spencer, a daughter and her husband Paula and Timothy Mathewson of Ferrisburgh, Vt.; five brothers; Fred Bailey of Chino, Calif., Ralph Bailey of Yuma, Ariz. Dale Bailey and Lester Bailey, both of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Glen "Bill" Bailey of Sun City West, Ariz.; one sister-in-law; four grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Phoebe married Donald George Heikens on 3 Dec 1943 in Spencer, Iowa, USA. Donald was born on 12 Mar 1919 in Clay County, Iowa, USA; died on 5 Oct 2004 in Clay County, Iowa, USA; was buried in North Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ralph Bailey, 89, a longtime resident of Colorado Springs, passed away on June 2, 2014 at his home in Yuma, Arizona. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked for many years in civil service. He retired on April 18, 1980 from housing maintenance at Peterson Field. Ralph was born on October 5, 1924 in Spencer, Iowa to the late Lloyd and Grace (Harrison) Bailey. He was married on November 17, 1946 to Leona, who passed away in 1999. He is survived by two sons, Mark and Marvin; two daughters, Cindy Beasley and Jodi Leonard; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, and a great-great-granddaughter. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel. Private interment will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Ralph married Leona Marie Leigh on 17 Nov 1946. Leona was born on 8 May 1922 in Cherokee, Iowa, USA; died on 12 Oct 1999 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; was buried in Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ernie enlisted in the Navy in Sep 1944. He was a cook on a mine sweeper in the South Pacific. After being discharged in Sep 1946 he joined the Air Force in Oct 1947 at March AFB, CA and was a crew chief on L19's, L20's and helicopters. Ernie was discharged again in Mar 1950. In Aug 1955 he enlisted in the Army and was an office machine repairman and supervisor. He spent his last year in the service as a recruiter and retired in 1971.


Obituary: No services are scheduled for retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Ernest L. Bailey, 1219 W Cucharras Street. Mr. Bailey, 56, died Thursday at his home. He was born Aug. 5, 1927 in Spencer, Iowa. He also served in the Navy and Air Force. His tours of duty included service in Korea, Turkey, Germany and France. He was married in 1948 to Wanda Jespersen of Spencer. Survivors are his wife Wanda. three sons, Michael of Colorado Springs and Jeff and Bill, both of Denver, a daughter Diane Vizza of Reynoldsville, Pa, five brothers, Fred of Spencer, Ralph, Dale and Les, all of Colorado Springs, and Glen of Davenport, Iowa, a sister Phoebe Heikens of Spencer, and two grandchildren.

Ernest married Wanda E. Jespersen on 30 Jan 1948 in Worthington, Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Glen A. (Bill) Bailey, 77, of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away Friday, May 15, 2009. Bill was born November 5, 1931 in Spencer, Iowa. He retired from the US Air Force as a Master Sergeant after 24 years and was also a barber and instructor at a barber college. Bill was a Master Mason for 53 years, a member of York Rite, Consistory and was Potentate of Kaaba Shrine in Iowa in 1979; a member of Veteran of Foreign Wars; Disabled American Veterans, and the Elks Club. Bill moved to Arizona in 1992 from Davenport, Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. (Dillon)Bailey; son David G. Bailey of Temecula, California and step-son Randall J. Humphrey of Lowell, Massachusetts. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona.

Family/Spouse: Phyllis Hardy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glen married Lidy Fayoma Scott on 6 Oct 1950 in Lucedale, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elda Loy Hickman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Patricia Ann Dillon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Darrell Ray King was born on Sunday; August 4, 1918 in Dickens; Clay County, Iowa. He was the son of: Silas and Grace Bailey King. Darrell received his early education and graduated from the Dickens High School. In 1942, Darrell married Lurvene Darr from Ayshire, Iowa. Following their marriage, they rented land south of Dickens and then north of Everly before purchasing what remains the family farm north of Gillett Grove. He retired from farming in 1980. Darrell loved to fish as long as the fish was a Walleye. Many trips were made to Blackduck Lake and the Missouri River. In his early years a wintertime bowling league was a not so favored pastime, one that ended when he flung his ball and shoes into the Little Sioux River. From his early years till his last, cribbage was his favorite game. On April 15, 1979, Darrell married Eleanor Stoddard. Darrell Ray King, age 90, passed away on Tuesday; February 10, 2009, at the Longhouse Residence in Spencer; Clay County, Iowa. Those left to mourn his passing are: His wife: Eleanor of Spencer, Iowa. His two sons: Wayne (Louise) King and family of Oxnard; Ventura County, California and Wendell (Diane) King and family of rural Dickens, Iowa. His sister: Lois Gritten and his brother: Floyd King along with other relatives and a host of friends. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife: Lurvene. Darrell found it ironic that he had out drank, out smoked and out lived most of his friends. May they rest in peace. Visitation will be from: 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday; February 13, 2009 at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at: 10:00 a.m. on Saturday; February 14, 2009 at the First Congregational Church in Spencer; Clay County, Iowa with Pastor Thomas Van Tassell officiating. Interment will be in the Dickens Cemetery in Dickens, Iowa.

Darrell married Lurvene Julia Darr on 9 Mar 1942 in St Joseph, Missouri, USA. Lurvene was born on 28 Sep 1920 in Everly, Iowa, USA; died on 16 Dec 1978; was buried in Dickens Cemetery, Dickens, Clay County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Darrell married Eleanor Mae Frink on 15 Apr 1979. Eleanor was born on 13 Nov 1916 in Armstrong, Iowa, USA; died on 21 Mar 2015 in Spencer, Iowa, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Floyd Bailey King, the son of Silas and Grace Bailey King, was born December 24, 1921 in rural Dickens, Iowa. Floyd was raised on a farm south of Dickens, and attended country school a half mile from his home. He attended Dickens High School in his 9th and 10th grades and then switched to Gillett Grove, where he graduated in 1939. After high school, Floyd worked with his Dad on the farm. He enjoyed working with machinery, repairing and doing welding. He built numerous small units and modified new equipment.
In May of 1944, he was drafted in the U.S. Army and went off to boot camp at Fort Lewis, WA. He served in South Korea, where he was stationed in the southern tip of South Korea. Following his Honorable Discharge, he returned to the States in May of 1947. Floyd then moved to Detroit, MI where he worked as an auto mechanic. In 1949, Floyd returned to Iowa and began farming with his father.
In 1954, he met Margie Rouse Aldinger. They were married on October 15, 1955. They spent most of their married life on two farms south of Dickens, Iowa. Besides farming, Floyd raised cattle and was active in helping to organize the Clay County Cattleman's Association serving on the board and as President for two years. Floyd was a long time active member of the Gillett Grove United Methodist Church where he held many positions. Floyd also served as Trustee for Logan Township for several years and served on the Dickens Coop Board. In 1984, Floyd retired from farming. Floyd and Margie started spending their winter months in Mesa, Arizona for the next 13 years where they made many friends from across the country. In 2000, they moved to Spencer and then in January of 2007, they moved to the Ruthven Community Care Center. While living in Spencer, Floyd was a member of the Golden K and a member of Hope Reformed Church. In his spare time, Floyd enjoyed playing golf, pool and bowling and in his later years he liked to play snooker at the Senior Center. Most of all, Floyd loved his family and was very proud of them.
On August 16, 2013, Floyd passed away at the Spencer Hospital at the age of 91. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Darrel King; sister, Lois Gritten and one granddaughter, Ashley King.
He is survived by his wife Margie of Ruthven; his children: Bill (Ginger) Aldinger of Livingston, TX, Marcia (Bill) Jackson of Sante, SC, David King of Estherville, IA and Denny (Kerry) King of Dickens, IA; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Floyd married Margorie Ada Rouse on 15 Oct 1955. Margorie was born on 22 Aug 1916. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lois Evelyn (King) Gritten, daughter of Silas Wilson King and Grace Eliza (Bailey) King, was born on a farm south of Dickens, IA, on January 14, 1924. Lois attended school at Lincoln Township School and graduated from Gillett Grove in 1942. As a Gillett Grove Hilltopper, Lois was active in basketball, a roving shortstop for kittenball, drum majorette, cheerleader, and sang and accompanied the chorus.
Lois and Arlo Otis Gritten eloped to Platte City, MO on May 25, 1942. They farmed with Arlo's parents, Otis and Cora Gritten, near Greenville, IA. In 1955, Lois and Arlo moved to a larger house and farmed by Rossie, IA, as now their family had grown to 5 children. Lois lived in the farmhouse by Rossie until 2008. She moved to Hillside Terrace and later became a resident of St. Luke Lutheran Home until passing away.
Lois was a member of Rossie United Church of Christ where she was an active member of the Women's Fellowship until the closing of the Rossie church, when she joined First Congregational Church in Spencer, IA. Lois enjoyed her life with her husband. She and Arlo traveled to most of the 50 states including Hawaii, plus Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Europe. To escape the cold winters, Lois and Arlo became snowbirds, pulling their travel trailer to Arizona, Florida, and 25 years at Donna, Texas. In the summer, they cooled off for 30 years at Orr's Campground at Lake Okoboji and fished in Minnesota, Canada, and Pierre, SD.
Lois loved her Monday Matinee Bowling League, and helping daughters with their 4-H projects and demonstrations. Gardening, canning and flowers were also an important contribution to the family life. During bailing and harvest, we always looked forward to Lois's great lunches.
Lois and Arlo were avid golfers, shuffle boarders, playing cards and games with family and friends. Later in life, she enjoyed a good book, Wheel of Fortune, Lawrence Welk and was always included in the local 'March Madness' NCAA Final 4 pool.
On January 9, 2013, Lois Gritten passed away at St. Luke Lutheran Home, 5 days short of celebrating her 89 birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlo Gritten in 2007; her parents; one brother, Darrell King; and one great-grandchild, Emmanuel Steuben.
The memory of Lois will be treasured by her 4 daughters: Terri Ward (Kim Brotten), Cross Junction, VA; Donna Harmon and Jim Muniz, Centennial, CO; Pam and Pat Sheridan, Clinton, IA; Bonnie and Larry Trosin, Rossie, IA, and one son, Rod Gritten, Spencer, IA; 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Floyd King and wife, Marge, Ruthven, IA; other relatives and many friends.

Lois married Arlo Otis Gritten on 25 May 1942 in Platte City, Missouri, USA. Arlo was born on 3 Mar 1921 in Greenville, Iowa, USA; died on 29 Jan 2007 in Spencer, Iowa, USA; was buried in North Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Katherin Jo Peterson. Katherin was born on 24 Jun 1927 in Nogales, Arizona, USA; died on 9 Nov 2011 in Washington, USA; was buried in Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, King County, Washington, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bailey, Cecil E. (77) Passed away May 17 in his home in Brea, CA. Born on February 23, 1926 in Whittier, CA. Cecil is a graduate of Whittier High School, Class of '43. He served in the Air Force and graduated from Fullerton Junior College. A life long resident of southern California and a devoted and loving father, Cecil worked for 35 years as a chief purchasing agent for Stoody Company. Cecil is survived by his brother James D. Bailey of Salem, OR, and by his children, Donna Roderick of Reno, NV, Richard Bailey of Riverside, CA, Michael Bailey of Aruba, DWI, Lynn Planchon of Stockbridge, GA, and his grandchildren, Christopher, Patrick and Garrett of Georgia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the PIH Foundation (Heart Fund).

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beverly married Roy C. Nelson on 24 Aug 1958 in Rock Rapids, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ? Anderson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James Davis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Judy ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Richard Krumery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Diane ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gayle ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James Walker. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ronald Bailey, 71, of Chino Hills, died Aug. 2, 2013, at San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland.
He was born in Spencer, Iowa, and lived in Chino Hills for 24 years. He owned A&B Alternators and retired in 2004. He was a member of First Christian Church of Pomona. He enjoyed watching sports, especially horse racing.
He is survived by his wife, Anita Bailey, sons Ricky and Ronald Bailey, stepchildren, Ray McKenzie, Tina Dean and Frank McKenzie, sister, Verda Brewer: 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anita ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Douglas married K. Verleen ? on 4 Feb 1989. K. was born on 28 Feb 1947; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Katie ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Timothy Matthewson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ? Beasley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ? Leonard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Michael P. Bailey, 37, of Colorado Springs died Tuesday in St. Francis Hospital. He was a self-employed custom woodworker and owned Mike's Woodwork, Inc.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Swan-Law Funeral Home, 501 N. Cascade Ave., with the Rev. Willard O. Peterson officiating. There will be cremation.
Mr. Bailey was born Aug. 28, 1949, in Altadena, Calif.,and had lived in Colorado Springs since 1968. He received a degree in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning from the University of Southern Colorado. Mr. Bailey served in the Army between 1969 and 1975. He received the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
He is survived by his wife, Jan Kasschau. They were married April 2, 1982, in Colorado Springs.
Mr. Bailey also is survived by his mother, Wanda E. (Jespersen) Bailey of Colorado Springs; two brothers, Jeff of Costa Mesa, Calif., and Bill of Arvada, and a sister, Diane Vizza of Reynoldsville, Pa.

Michael married Jan Kasschau on 2 Apr 1982 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
While living in Pascagoula, MS Russ had driven to Crestview, FL to visit his mother. On the return trip he picked up a hitchhiker. His body was found four days later in a wooded area in Georgia, dead of a fatal gun shot. His killer, still driving Russ's car, was caught in Kingman, Arizona on July 6, 1977. Russ was buried that same day.

Family/Spouse: Louise ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Diane ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dennis married Kerry Johnson in Jun 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Funeral services for Bonnie Trosin, 59, of Rossie, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 at First Congregational Church in Spencer. Rev. Wendy Van Tassell will officiate the service.
Visitation will be conducted beginning 2 p.m. Thursday with the family present from 5-7 p.m. at Warner Funeral Home.
Burial will be conducted at North Lawn Memorial Park in Spencer.
Trosin passed away Monday, Feb. 24 at her home in Rossie.
Bonnie Sue Trosin, the daughter of Arlo Gritten and Lois King Gritten, was born Oct. 5, 1954, youngest of five siblings. She spent most of her life living in the Rossie area. Growing up on the farmstead outside of town, Bonnie spent her time riding her pony, helping dad with hog chores, fieldwork and working on 4-H Projects, graduating from Clay Central in 1972. In 1974, Bonnie married Larry Trosin from Dunnell, Minn., to this union a son and daughter were born. They lived in Rossie for 31 years. You could find Bonnie playing softball with the kids or shooting a round of hoops. As a family they cleaned and mowed the Rossie Church for years. Bonnie always loved mowing around the evergreens at the Church, they were the perfect shape and the truest color of green and blue. She was a member of the Rossie Church until it closed, serving as Sunday School teacher and Sunday School superintendent.
Bonnie worked 20 years at Witco, until it closed in 1997, and then was given the opportunity to attend college for two years, which she really enjoyed. After receiving her diploma as Administrative Assistant, she worked for National Spencer for 11 years and also worked many years as the Rossie Clerk.
Bonnie felt one of her greatest accomplishments was learning to operate a motorcycle after the age of 50. Larry and Bonnie made many trips to the American Classic Café for coffee on their cycles. She especially loved spending time with her six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and infant grandson, Emanuel Steuben.
Bonnie is survived by her husband, Larry; son Joshua Trosin and partner Molly Good and their children: Zoe, Forest, Nora and Harper of Spirit Lake; daughter, Lynnea Steuben and husband Ryan and their children: Brenden and Avery of Ankeny; three sisters: Terri Ward of Cross Junction, Va., Donna Harmon of Centennial, Colo. and Pam Sheridan of Clinton, Iowa; brother, Rod Gritten of Spencer; other relatives and friends.

Bonnie married Larry Trosin in 1974. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bruce Michael HOLDREN Bruce, 58, passed away peacefully at his home October 29th after an inspirational 4 ½ year battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Dianne, and their children, Brian, Stacy, Michael, and Travis, as well as his extended family and a wealth of friends. Bruce was active in his Church, the Boys and Girls Club and other charitable and volunteer organizations. He remained active until briefly before his passing, enjoying work and his passion for traveling and the outdoors. A celebration of his life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, 1717 Bellevue Way NE, on November 18th at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the UW Medicine Institute for Prostate Cancer Research Fund or The Bruce Holdren Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Bellevue Boys and Girls Club.

Bruce married Dianne ? in 1974. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ? Roderick. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ? Planchon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]