Grace Eliza Bailey

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]

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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: 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]