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[CROWE, WILLIAM CARLETON] He was born Aug. 27,1879, at Clarinda, Ia., and was married Nov. 23,1938, at Plattsburg, to the former Erma Ashlock, who survives. He was a member of the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins, and of the American Optical Association. He was a veteran of the Spanish American War and was past department commander and surgeon general of the United Spanish Wars Veterans' Organization. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Erma Crowe of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Mack Jackson, Hopkins; one son, William A. Crowe, Oakley, Kan.; a foster daughter, Mrs. William Reynolds, St. Louis, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church. The Rev. John Shipley will officiate, with military services and burial in the Hopkins Cemetery. [DRAGOO, ELIZABETH "BESS" MONROE GOODSON] Mrs. Dragoo, who was a member of Chapter K, PEO Sisterhood, was born Nov. 23, 1879, to A.[lexander] Campbell Monroe and Elizabeth Beekman Monroe at Hopkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Ethelbert Goodson, and Jacob O. Dragoo, who she later married, also preceded her in in death. She is survived by two stepsons, Ralph Dragoo, Marysville, Kas., and Phillip Dragoo, Waverly; a stepdaughter, Mrs. F. F. Vitelli, Hempstead, Long Island, N. Y.; a brother, Fred Monroe, Canoga Park, Cal., four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services were conducted today at the Swanson Funeral Home, Hopkins. Burial was in the Hopkins Cemetery. [EISEMAN, MARY LOU] The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Price Funeral Home. Burial will be in the cemetery at Hopkins. [GOODSON, ETHELBERT NORWOOD] Dr. Goodson had been in failing health for the past two years. Three weeks ago, in company with Mrs. Goodson, he went to Colorado Springs, Col., in the hope of health benefit and was under the care of his brother, Dr. H. C. Goodson of Colorado Springs. He did not improve, but grew rapidly worse and a few days ago Mrs. Goodson, accompanied by her brother-in-law, Dr. H. C. Goodson, started home with him. When they arrived in St. Joseph he had grown so much worse that he was taken to the sanitarium at once, where he soon passed away. Dr. Goodson's future was full of promise before his health began to fail. At the death of his father, Dr. B. F. Goodson, some twelve years ago, although not more than 22 years of age, he succeeded him in his practice, and was eminently successful and being a young man of irreproachable character, he enjoyed the confidence of all. He married Miss Bess Monroe of Hopkins, and his home life was happy. They went to St. Louis to live about four years ago, where he built up a successful practice. But his health failed and his death on Sunday ended a two years' battle with an incurable sickness. Besides the devoted wife, an 8-year-old daughter, Virginia, survives. Other members of his family surviving are his mother, Mrs. B. F. Goodson, who was also with him when he died; three brothers, Dr. H. C. Goodson of Colorado Springs, Frank Goodson of St. Louis, Gayland Goodson of Hopkins, and a sister, Mrs. Dr. Twining of Aspen, Col. Mrs. Twining was a former teacher in the Maryville public schools and will be well remembered as Miss Lou Goodson.
[GOODSON, ETHELBERT NORWOOD] The body was brought to Hopkins Monday night, accompanied by the widow, Mrs. E. N. Goodson, and the deceased young man's mother, Mrs. B. F. Goodson, and brother, Dr. Clifford Goodson. The funeral services will be conducted by the pastor of the Presbyterian church, Rev. Tinkham, assisted by the Methodist minister, Rev. Eri Edmonds. [GOODSON, ETHELBERT NORWOOD] [KILLAM, ELIZABETH MONTGOMERY] Mrs. Killam was born Feb. 23, 1885 at Bedford, Ia., the daughter of the late Robert Montgomery and Addie McCormick Montgomery. She was married to Nelson Killam, who died Mar. 21, 1959. Her home was at Pickering for many years. She had been living at the home of her sister, Mrs. Joe Holt, near Maryville, for the past five months. Mrs. Killam was a member of the Pickering Methodist Church. Survivors are a son, Faye Killam, Loveland, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. Donald Stutesman, Parnell, and Mrs. Wilson Dowden, Puyallup, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Fannie Sparks, McMinnville, Ore.; Mrs. Holt, Maryville, and Mrs Charles Gonser, Seattle, Wash.; two brothers, Elmer Montgomery, Maryville, and Beryl Montgomery, Hopkins; seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Swanson Funeral Home. [MCINTIRE, FRED] Mr. McIntire was 37 years old. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McIntire of Hopkins, had gone to California to spend the winter, but are now on their way home. If they arrive in time, the funeral services will be held Sunday. Four brothers also survive. They are Frank, Ed and Cleve McIntire, all of whom live in the West and Harry McIntire, Detroit, Michigan. [MCMASTER, JAMES ARCHIBALD "ARCH"] Mr. McMaster had been in poor health for the past two years and worry over his condition had caused periods of mental aberration. He arose early this morning and drank the poison, calling members of his family as soon as he did it. He died in a few moments afterwards. Mr. McMaster was about 45 years old. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McMaster, both deceased, were pioneer residents of the county and the family is highly regarded in the community. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Belle Montgomery of Bolckow, and four children, Miss Rose, a student at the University of Missouri, Columbia, and Clifford, Bingham and Mildred, living at home. He is also survived by ten brothers and sisters. They are William and Miss Sarah McMaster, living at Bedford, Iowa; Charles and Amos McMaster of Twin Falls, Idaho; Arthur and Harmon McMaster, living at Meadville, Mo.; Mrs. Wallace Jackson, Jerome and George McMaster of Hopkins and Abram McMaster in Louisiana. [MCMASTER, JAMES ARCHIBALD "ARCH"] [MCMASTER, JAMES ARCHIBALD "ARCH"] Mr. McMaster had been in poor health for the past two years and worry over his condition had caused periods of mental aberration. He arose early this morning and drank the poison, calling members of his family as soon as he did it. He died in a few moments afterwards. Mr. McMaster was about 45 years old. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McMaster, both deceased, were pioneer residents of the county and the family is highly regarded in the community. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Belle Montgomery of Bolckow, and four children, Miss Rose, a student at the University of Missouri, Columbia, and Clifford, Bingham and Mildred, living at home. He is also survived by ten brothers and sisters. They are William and Miss Sarah McMaster, living at Bedford, Iowa; Charles and Amos McMaster of Twin Falls, Idaho; Arthur and Harmon McMaster, living at Meadville, Mo.; Mrs. Wallace Jackson, Jerome and George McMaster of Hopkins and Abram McMaster in Louisiana. [MCMASTER, JAMES ARCHIBALD "ARCH"]
[MELVIN, MARGARET LOUISE OWENS] Benny E. Maudlin of Sheridan, 21 years old, was driving Mrs. Melvin's Chevrolet when the accident occurred. The south bound car, after failing to make the curve, turned over several times before ending up 60 feet south of the highway, according to the report of state highway patrolmen who investigated the accident. The exact nature of Maudlin's injuries is not known. It is believed that he suffered a shoulder injury and a gash over his left eye. Maudlin and Mrs. Melvin were on their way to the Plainview filling station north of Maryville on Highway 71 for sandwiches when the accident happened Maudlin told State Highway Patrolman G. H. Alkire and L. E. Thompson today at the hospital where he was taken following the accident. Going 75 Miles an Hour Maudlin told the troopers he was driving 75 miles an hour, maybe more when the accident occurred. He couldn't explain how the accident happened. They had attended a picture show at Grant City and returned to Hopkins by the way of Bedford, Ia., Maudlin said. After sandwiches, Mrs. Melvin planned to take him to Sheridan then return to Hopkins, he told the patrolmen. Shortly after being admitted to the hospital this morning, Maudlin told a nurse he had had several drinks before the accident according to Sheriff Earl Anderson, who assisted in the investigation. The nurse said Maudlin apparently was not intoxicated the sheriff added. Maudlin more or less incoherent today at the hospital, was non-committal concerning the drinking when questioned by the patrolmen. Maudlin lives with his stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Riley of Sheridan. The body of the car was demolished in the accident, but the frame, wheels and tires apparently were undamaged. Mrs. Melvin was born and reared in Hopkins, where she had resided most of her life. She was married March 19, 1942, to Carl Melvin, who lost his life during World War II. He was a fireman first class on the U. S. S. Indianapolis, which was sunk July 30, 1945, in the Pacific. [MENDENHALL, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN] Funeral services for Benjamin F. Mendenhall were held Friday Oct. 11, 2 p. m., at the Swanson Funeral Home in Hopkins. The Rev. Huell Warren, pastor of the Christian Church, officiated. Benjamin Franklin Mendenhall, youngest son of the late K. [elita] T. [ownley] and Eustatia Ann Macy Mendenhall was born March 11, 1881, near Guthrie Center, Iowa and departed this life Oct. 9, 1963 at the Armstrong Nursing Home, Bedford, Iowa, at the age of 82 years and seven months. At the age of 2 years, he with his parents came in a covered wagon to Taylor County, Iowa. Here he grew to manhood, attending the Valley school. In 1903 he was married to Lily M. Sheley. To this union were born three children, Janette Shell and Olaf Mendenhall of Hopkins, and S. K. Mendenhall of Bedford, Iowa, who survive, along with two daughters-in-law, seven granddaughters, eight great grandchildren and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, five brothers, a great grandson and a son-in-law. For over fifty years he was a member of the Hazel Dell Baptist church, serving as Sunday School superintendent for many years and remaining loyal to the church as long as it existed. He was a farmer and stock raiser, specializing in good horses. His entire married life was spent in the Valley community with the exception of two years in which the couple farmed east of Hopkins. He was a kind and loving person, interested in all the community and will be sadly missed. [MENDENHALL, BERENICE WOLVERTON] Mrs. Mendenhall had been ill for a long time. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Maude Hopple. Several sisters and brothers survive. Funeral services will be held at Hazel Dell church at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Burial will be made in the Hopkins cemetery. [MENDENHALL, BESSIE CARTER] [MENDENHALL, ELZA TOWNLEY "ED"] Mr. Mendenhall, who had lived in the Hopkins community 70 years had resided at the present farm since 1919. He was born August 29, 1875, in Guthrie county, Ia. Mr. Mendenhall had farmed up until he became ill. Surviving are his wife, Kate; two sons, Forrest and Elza Mendenhall, Hopkins; two daughters, Mrs. Lee Cumberland and Mrs. Henry Shepard, Bedford, Ia.; three brothers, Ben, Grant and John Mendenhall, Hopkins, and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Hopkins Methodist church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Earl Griffith, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Hopkins cemetery under the direction of the Swanson funeral home. [MENDENHALL, FOREST LEROY] Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Sandra Kay Mendenhall, of the home; Judith Ann Mendenhall, Denver, Colo.; a son, Dwight Mendenhall, of the home; his mother, Mrs. Kate Mendenhall, Hopkins; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Shepard, Bedford, Ia., and Mrs. Lee Cumberland, Albuquerque, N. M., and a brother, Elzia [Elza] Mendenhall, Hopkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Christian Church, Siam, Ia., with the Rev. Clarence Potter, New Market, Ia., officiating. Burial will be in the Hopkins cemetery. The body, which is at the Swanson funeral home, Hopkins, will lie in state an hour preceding the service. [MENDENHALL, KATE ELLEN SHELEY] Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Henry Shepard, Hopkins, and Mrs. Lee Cumberlin, Albuquerque, N. M.; one son, Elza Mendenhall, Hopkins, and two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Mendenhall, Hopkins, and Mrs. Cora Jackson, Bedford, Ia. Funeral services will be held at the Wray Memorial Methodist Church, Hopkins, and burial will be in the Hopkins Cemetery. The Rev. Gerald Sappington will officiate. Other arrangements have not been completed. [MENDENHALL, MABEL CLARIS PERDEW] She was born Aug. 17, 1891, at Sharpsburg, Iowa, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Perdew. On March 15, 1914, she was married to William Henry Mendenhall, who died June 3, 1940. Mrs. Mendenhall was a member of the United Methodist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Edna Forey, Lakewood; Mrs. Marguerite Maranville, Clarinda, Iowa, and Mrs. Florence Aden, Gothenburg, Neb.; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth McCown, Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. Alice Valentine, Bedford, Iowa, and Mrs. Mary Irwin, Toppenish, Wash.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body will arrive today at the Swanson Funeral Home, Hopkins, where services are tentatively set for Wednesday. [MENDENHALL, MADISON GRANT] He was born Sept. 1 1870, in Guthrie County, Ia., and had been a resident of Hopkins since 1918. He was the son of the late Kelita and Eustatia Macy Mendenhall. He was married to Mary Margaret Grotey, who died June 18, 1950. Survivors include a stepson, Claude Grotey and two brothers, John and Ben Mendenhall, all of Hopkins. Funeral rites will be conducted at 2 p. m. Monday at the Swanson Funeral Home. The Rev. Walter Cox, pastor of the First Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Hopkins Cemetery. [MILLER, EDGAR FOREST] Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Hopkins Methodist church. The pastor, the Rev. J. Vernon Wheeler, will conduct the services. Burial will be in the Hopkins cemetery. The body is at the Swanson funeral home. Miller, a veteran of World War I, was a member of the Maryville Legion post. He was born June 9, 1888, the son of the late Joseph and Ella Miller, at the home where he has been living. He was married to Elizabeth Whittier [Whitten] of Hopkins. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Billy Joe, a student of Iowa State college at Ames, Ia.; one sister, Mrs. Ray Proctor, Pickering; and one brother, Abe Miller, west of Hopkins.
[MILLER, FRANCIS JAMES "FRANK"] He was born February 8, 1867, at Havana, Ill., and was married February 9, 1893, to Miss Mary Miller of Forest City, Ill., who preceded him in death June 24, 1931. Mr. Miller, who had resided in the Hopkins community a number of years, had been prominent in the Farmers Union organization and had served as state president two years. He was a member of the Modern Woodman association. He is survived by two daughters, Miss Ruth Miller, of the home, and Mrs. George Downing, of the state of Oregon; two brothers, William Miller, Mount Ayr, Ia., and R. E. Miller, Blanchard, Ia.; one sister, Mrs J. J. Tierney, Chicago, and three grandchildren. [MILLER, JOHN DAVID, 1892-1928] Mr. Miller has not been well since a tree fell upon him, striking his head when he was chopping wood six years ago. He was recovering from the operation when he suffered a relapse. He was born and reared near Burlington Junction and is survived by the widow and three children, Maxine, 12; John Miller, jr.,5; and Wilson, 2; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wes Miller; two brothers, Fred B. Miller and Herman J. Miller; a sister, Mrs. Frank Cole, jr., all of Burlington Junction. The body was taken to Burlington Junction late today. [MILLER, JOHN DUNCAN, 1859-1933] [MILLER, JOSEPH ANDERSON "JOE", 1852-1926] Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Smallwood, Sheridan, Mo., John Miller, Savannah; Andrew Miller, St. Joseph; and Mrs. Chloe Brown, Maryville, were relatives who attended the Miller funeral Saturday. [MILLER, KATE WRAY] Mrs. Miller was born Sept. 22, 1876, at Maryville, the daughter of the late I. [saac] N. [ewton] and Sarah Crane Wray. She was married Oct. 5, 1898 to Dr. E. [dward] A. Miller, who died June 13, 1952. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Wray Memorial Methodist Church, Hopkins. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Townsend Godsey, Warrensburg, and Mrs. George Studebaker, Fairborn, O.; two sons, Earl and Edwin Miller, both of San Diego, Calif.; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Harry Lett, Maryville, and four brothers, Ernest, Roland, Vern and Omer Wray, all of Maryville. The body is at the Swanson Funeral Home, Hopkins. The funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at the Wray Memorial Methodist Church, Hopkins. Burial will be in the Hopkins Cemetery. [MILLER, NANCY WOODARD] In the spring of 1876 she with her husband moved to southern Missouri, and the following year they came to the vicinity of Hopkins, where they resided near the Iowa line for thirty-two years. In 1908 this now aged couple purchased their present home in Hopkins and have here enjoyed the fruits of their labor in well-earned rest. Besides her husband, Mrs. Miller leaves two children, David Miller, who lives north of town and Mrs. Carl Fitch of Harrisonville, Mo. In girlhood Mrs. Miller united with the Christian church and upon coming to this community became a member of the Berea Christian church of which she was an honored member at the time of her death. The funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Witte of the Unity church and Rev. Tinkham of the Hopkins Presbyterian church. Interment at Hopkins cemetery. [MOBLEY, ELIJAH B.] E. [lijah] B. Mobley, age 84 years, died about 7 o'clock this morning at the home of his son, J. W. Mobley in Pickering. Mr. Mobley was ill only a few hours preceding his death which was caused by heart trouble. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Baptist Church in Hopkins, conducted by the Rev. A. T. Garten. Burial will be in the Hopkins cemetery. Mr. Mobley is survived by his wife, four sons and three daughters, Will Mobley and Mrs. George Anderson of Tyron, Okla., I. E. Mobley of Yorktown, Ia., J. W. Mobley of Pickering, Ed Mobley of Tarkio, Mrs. Will Mahan of Bedford, Ia., and Mrs. Maude Noles of Hopkins. [MOBLEY, ELSWORTH "GREEL"] The funeral services will be held Thursday at the Baptist church in Hopkins, from which place the Mobley family removed to their present home in Clearmont a short time ago. Mr. Mobley had a meat market at Clearmont. He is survived by his wife and three children, the oldest being 16 years of age. His father, Isaac Mobley, lives near Hopkins. Mr. Mobley was about 40 years old. [MOBLEY, ELSWORTH "GREEL"] [MOELLENBERNDT, CURTIS VIRGIL] Mr. Moellenberndt is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marian Moellenberndt of the home; two sons, David Moellenberndt of Sparks, Nev., and Dan of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moellenberndt of Hopkins, Mo.; three brothers, Kenneth Moellenberndt of Kansas City, Kas.; Elmer Moellenberndt of Gravity, Ia.; and Farrell Moellenberndt of Hopkins, and one sister, Mrs. Clarice Stream of Van Wert, Ia. [MOELLENBERNDT, FLOY CYNTHIA PISTOLE] She was born Jan. 28, 1889 at Hopkins and was the daughter of the late Henry and Julia Dillion Pistole. She was married June 28, 1907 in Marion County, Kan., to Edward D. [avid] Moellenberndt, who died Feb. 28,1969. Survivors include: two sons, Farrell Moellenberndt, Hopkins, and Elmer Moellenberndt, Bedford, Iowa; a daughter, Mrs. Clarice Stream, New Sharon, Iowa; two sisters, Miss Annice Pistole, Hopkins, and Mrs. Velma Steele, Kansas City; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Hopkins First Christian Church, with the Rev. Carl Hoff officiating. [MOELLENBERNDT, KENNETH AVA] A resident of Kansas City the past 26 years, he was born May 18, 1908, at Hopkins, the son of Mrs Floy Pistole, Hopkins, and the late Edward Moellenberndt He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge; in 1950 he was married to Opal Arnett, who survives. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs Maria Heslop, Kansas City, and Mrs Carol Gage, King, N.C.; two sons, Jimmy Moellenberndt, Grant City, and David Welch, Kansas City; two brothers, Elmer Moellenberndt, Gravity, Iowa, and Farrell Moellenberndt, Hopkins; a sister, Mrs Clarice Stream, New Sharon, Iowa, and eight grandchildren. [MONROE, ALEXANDER CAMPBELL] Mr. Monroe was born at Savannah, Mo., September 30, 1847. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe were married in Savannah in January 1867 and moved to Hopkins in 1878. Mr. Monroe was proprietor of one of the first grocery stores opened in Hopkins and served in the capacity of postmaster for eight years during Wilson's administration. He had been retired from business since his time as postmaster expired. Surviving Mr. Monroe are his widow, one son, Fred Monroe of Farmington, and one daughter, Mrs. Bess Dragoo of San Antonio, Tex., two grandchildren, Mrs. William Robbins of San Antonio and Miss Helen Joy Monroe of Farmington, and three great grandsons. [MONROE, ALEXANDER CAMPBELL] Fred Monroe, a son living at Farmington, arrived in Hopkins Monday and Mrs. Bess Dragoo, a daughter of San Antonio, Tex., arrived in Hopkins yesterday. [MONROE, ALEXANDER CAMPBELL] [MONROE, ELIZABETH "LIBBIE" BECKMAN] She was born at Cobbleskill [Cobleskill], N.Y. and had resided at Hopkins sixty-six years. Her husband, A. [lexander] C. [ampbell] Monroe, a pioneer merchant of Hopkins, died thirteen years ago. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Bess Dragoo, Farmington, Mo.; two grandchildren. Mrs. Robbins, Brownsville, Tex., and Mrs. Curtis Nations, Farmington, and five great-grandchildren, Philip Karsch, Farmington; Diane and Richard Karsch, Brownsville; Norman Robbins, who is attending the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and Technician Fifth Grade Billy Robbins, who is with an English topographical company stationed in Korea. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:20 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Swanson funeral home in Hopkins. The Rev. L. R. Hahard, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Maryville, will officiate. Burial will be in the Hopkins cemetery. [MONROE, JAMES HARBINE] [MONROE, MARY ELIZABETH] [MOREHOUSE, ADALINE WOOD] No arrangements have been made for the funeral or will be until the arrival of several children living at a distance. Mrs. Morehouse was among the oldest residents of the county. Her husband died a number of years ago and she is survived by six sons and two daughters. [MOREHOUSE, ADALINE WOOD] [MOREHOUSE, MARY BETTY "BET" JONES] The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Good Hope church with Rev. A. R. Lamb of Pickering in charge. Burial will be in the Hopkins cemetery. Mrs. Morehouse, whose maiden name was Betty Jones, was born September 12, 1870 in Davis County, North Carolina. She came with her family to the Quitman community in 1891. Mrs. Morehouse engaged in teaching school for thirty years. The last three years of her teaching career were in Omaha. Previous to that she had taught in the vicinity of Skidmore. She was married July 20, 1910, to John Morehouse and had resided in the Good Hope vicinity since then. She was a member of the Hopkins chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and of the D. S. C., a branch of the Star. For several years she was president of the W. F. M. S. of the Methodist church at Hopkins. Beside Mrs. Morehouse, the surviving relatives are two sisters, Mrs. C. C. Huffstutter of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. H. E. Waldren of Tribune, Kan., and John and Wes Jones of Orville, Calif. [MOREHOUSE, MARY BET "BETTY" JONES] But Mrs. Morehouse, Betty, as she was known to her many friends, will not be missed so much for her writings, as for the place she took in her community. She was one of the main standbys of the church. She was a friend of everyone in her community, a worker in the church and Sunday school organizations and a wonderful wife. We regret her passing as much as anyone of her community. But she has answered the final Thirty and we remember her memory. [MOREHOUSE, TIMOTHY GRANT] Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the family home, southwest of Hopkins, conducted by the Rev. Ben D. Gillispie of New Hampton. Burial will be in the Hopkins cemetery. With the exception of five years spent in Washington, Mr. Morehouse had been a resident of the Hopkins vicinity all his life. Surviving are his widow and the following children: Dewey, Floyd and Charles Morehouse, Hopkins; and Robert and Adeline Morehouse, at home. Three brothers and two sisters also survive, as follows: Charles Morehouse, Tyrone, Okla.; Robert Morehouse, Foreston, Minn.; Leman Morehouse, Hopkins; Mrs. Cyrus White, Carlsburg, Wash.; and Mrs. J. W. Edwards, Branson, Colo. [MOREHOUSE, TIMOTHY GRANT] [MORLEY, WILLARD JOSEPH] Morley had been shot twice in the head. Tucson authorities have classified the case as homicide. Morley, found slumped over the steering wheel of his car, had no identification on his person but was identified later through automobile registration. The car keys were in the ignition switch and the engine was not running. Luggage and personal belongings were found in the car trunk. A second body of a male Caucasian in his early twenties was found Monday morning about 350 yards from the site. A bullet wound from a small caliber weapon was found in the young man's back and back of the head. The man was not identified, although Morley was reportedly vacationing with a friend. The second body apparently had been there since Saturday. Morley was a graduate of Tarkio High School and was a construction worker on I-29 near Tarkio. He was a member of the Blanchard United Methodist Church. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willard O. Morley of Blanchard, and one sister, Mrs. Marvin Vogel, Overland Park, Kan. [MORRIS, ETHEL E.] Miss Morris was born May 8, 1889, at Faucett, the daughter of the late Thornton Morris and Ida Bremer Morris. She had lived near Hopkins for 54 years. Miss Morris was a member of the Church of Christ. [MORRIS, ETHEL E.] [MORRIS, ETHEL E.] An inquest was called because no doctor's certificate of death had been issued after Miss Morris' death at the Wallin Nursing Home, Clearmont. Miss Morris was found dead in her bed at the nursing home at 5:45 o'clock the morning of July 3. Testifying at the inquest were Dr. W. R. Jackson, Maryville physician; Clun Price, local funeral home director; Bill Wallin, owner of the nursing home; and Lee Morris, Hopkins, brother of the dead woman. Dr. B. F. Byland, county coroner, and Ray Eckles, prosecuting attorney, conducted the inquest. Their questioning concerned Miss Morris' physical and mental condition and her treatment while a patient at the nursing home. She was committed to the home by her brother June 30 upon advice of Dr. Jackson after a physical examination that day. [MORRIS, LEE W.] He was born June 28, 1886, in Buchanan County, the son of Thornton T. and Ida Bremer Morris. He was a retired farmer and had resided in the Hopkins area most of his life. Services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville, with the Rev. Howard Judah officiating. Burial will be in the Hopkins Cemetery. [MORRIS, LEE W.] The Rev. Howard Judah officiated. Mrs. John Curfman sang "Blessed Assurance" and "Shall We Gather at the River," accompanied by Mrs. Eldon Asbell, organist. Burial was in the Hopkins Cemetery. [MORRIS, GUY WILLIAM] Mr. Morris was born Dec. 28, 1894, at Athelstan, Ia., the son of the late William Morris and Martha Freemeyer [Freemyer] Morris. He was married Dec. 9, 1925, to Delia Mary Dietz, who survives. Mr. Morris was a farmer until four years ago. Since then he has been employed at a state hospital at Clarinda, Ia. He was a veteran of World War I and was a member of the Glen Ulmer Post No. 288, Hopkins. He was a member of the Maple Grove Methodist Church, near Hopkins. Survivors are his widow, of the home; a son, Gerald Morris, St. Louis; three brothers, Carl, Des Moines, Ia.; Paul, Blockton, Ia.; and Harry, Shenandoah, Ia.; two sisters, Mrs. Cecil Hale, Bedford, Ia., and Mrs. Lucille Meland, Ellendale, Minn., and a grandchild. Complete funeral arrangements have not been made. Services will be held at the Swanson Funeral Home, Hopkins. The Rev. Walter Cox will officiate and burial will be in the Hopkins Cemetery. [MOSBY, ANDREW, 1844-1912] Mr. Mosby had been in excellent health all winter, and his sudden death is a severe shock to the community. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the M. E. church at Hopkins, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Taylor, Burial in Hopkins cemetery. One year ago, the first of March, Mr. Mosby and his son, Osmond Mosby, purchased a fine farm just south of town, formerly owned by Simeon Butts, and moved there from Butler, Mo., to make their home. During the short time he lived there he made numerous friends and he was highly respected by all who knew him for his thrift, integrity and honesty. Andrew Mosby was born in Norway on the 7th day of November 1844. He was married to Bertha Qvarsteen in Norway on the 29th day of May 1865. In 1870 they came to America, and after living some time in Iowa they moved to Butler, Mo., where they lived until they came to Hopkins. Besides his wife, Mr. Mosby leaves one son, Osmond Mosby, who, with his wife and one son, live at the home place. [MOSBY, BERTHA A. QUVERSTEEN] Mrs Mosby was born in Norway and after her marriage came to this country in 1870. She is survived by one son, Osmond, of Hopkins, and a brother in Chicago. [MURPHY, MARTHA DEWITT] Mrs. Murphy was born July 17, 1872, at Irena, Mo. She was married to Dumont Murphy, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Margaret Carmichael, Santa Ana, Calif.; Mrs. Josephine Carmichael, Hopkins; Mrs. Grace Frye, Kansas City, Kas.; Mrs. Rose Carmichael, Moscow, Idaho and Mrs. Nellie Argo, Pomona, Calif.; a son, W. C. Murphy, Crawford ,Neb.; 18 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. [MURRAY, CHARLES LEICHLITER] He was born Feb. 7, 1884, at Normalville, Pa., the son of the late Jonas and Martha Leichlighter [Leichliter] Murray, and came to Clarinda, Ia. in 1915 from Pennsylvania. He resided there until 1934 when he moved to Hopkins. Mr. Murray was married Feb. 19, 1905, at Normalville to Cynthia Johnson [Johnston], who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Clarence R. Murray, Jacksonville, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Harold Baldwin, Hopkins; three sisters, Miss Bessie Prinkey and Mrs. Ellen Firestone, both of Normalville, Pa., and Mrs. Kate Ritenour, Melcroft, Pa.; one brother, Walter Murray, Connellsville, Pa.; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Friday at the Wray Memorial Methodist Church with the pastor, the Rev. Stephen Johnson, officiating. Burial will be in the Hopkins cemetery. The body will lie in state from 1 p. m. until the hour of the service. The body is at the Swanson Funeral Home. [MURRAY, CHARLES LEICHLITER] [MURRAY, CYNTHIA CATHERINE JOHNSTON] She was born Aug. 29, 1883, at Normalville, Pa,, the daughter of the late Andrew and Nancy Strickland Johnston. On Feb. 19, 1905, she was married at Normalville, to Charles Murray, who preceded her in death July 17, 1961. Mrs. Murray had resided in the Hopkins community 58 years. She was a member of the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Harold Baldwin, Hopkins; one son, Clarence Murray, St. George, S.C.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one brother, Wilbur Johnston, Millsboro, Pa.
[MUSSER, FLORENCE CECELIA PEPPARD] While she had not been in good health for some time, it was not known that her death was imminent. She and Mr. Musser had spent the evening listening to the radio, after which Mr. Musser stated that he wished to retire and as Mrs. Musser came to tell him good night, she collapsed at the bedside. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic church in Plattsburg, also of the church Altar Society and a member of the Plattsburg Business and Professional Women's club. Surviving are her husband, of the home, and five children: Jack Musser, of Hickman Mills, Eleanor Musser, Kansas City; Mrs. Sarah Martin, Kansas City, Mary Ann Musser, Kansas City, and Mrs. Patricia Blickman [Blichman] of Ft. Knox, Ky. Services were held Monday morning at St. Patrick's Catholic church at Perrin and burial was in the family burial plot at Hopkins, Mo. Casket bearers were Cecil Anderson, Paul Hess, John and Joseph Peppard, Robert Perry, and R. L. Taylor. [MUSSER, JACOB HUGHES] Mr. Musser was a former businessman in Plattsburg, having operated a grocery here for several years. He had been retired for some time. Services were held at the Lyon Funeral Home Tuesday morning, conducted by Rev. Donald Paa, and burial was in the Hopkins, Mo., cemetery. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Romanchuk of Raytown; Mrs. Sarah E. Martin of Las Vegas; Miss Mary Ann Musser of Kansas City and Mrs. Patricia Blichman [of San Antonio, Tex.; one son, Jack, of Kansas City and several grandchildren. [MUSSER, JOHN SIMEON] Mr. Musser was born in Clinton county, Missouri, April 27, 1842. For many years after moving to Hopkins he followed the trade of a carpenter. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Swanson funeral home in Hopkins and burial will be in the Hopkins cemetery. [MUSSER, JOHN SIMEON] His parents died while he was quite young, and he spent his boyhood days in the neighborhood of his birthplace, in the home of a brother, Cook Musser. He went to Hopkins, Mo., Oct. 11, 1874, where he married Eleanor Breckenridge Cox, and they spent all their married life there. To this union three children were born, namely: John Marion, who died at two years of age, Sadie S. Springs of Hopkins, and Jacob H. Musser, of Plattsburg. He had been in failing health for the past four years but was able to be up and around the house all the time until about a week before his death, when he contracted the flu, resulting in his death. Mr. Musser was a great lover of nature and home, never happier than when he was working in his garden. He leaves to mourn his death, the daughter, Sadie, with whom he made his home, and his son, Jacob Musser and five grandchildren, all of Plattsburg. He was the uncle of Harry L. Musser and a great uncle of Mrs. John Musser, Mrs. C. T. Gamble, and Rollie Musser of Plattsburg. [MUSSO, ELLA CHARLOTTE MCCLELLAND PHILLIPS BOLLINGER] [MUTTI, ALBERT FREDERICK, SR., 1876-1958] Mr. Mutti was born in California. His wife, Eva, preceded him in death. Survivors include five sons, Dr. Ralph Mutti, Champaign, Ill.; Edward Mutti, Albert F. Mutti, jr., Robert Mutti, and George Mutti, all of Hopkins; a sister, Miss Emma Mutti, Warrensburg; six brothers, Edward, Henry and Walter Mutti, all of California, Mo.; John Mutti, Knob Noster; Charles Mutti, Hughesville, and Oscar Mutti, Hopkins, and 10 grandchildren. The funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. tomorrow at the Wray Memorial Methodist Church, Hopkins. The Rev. Maurice Magers and the Rev. A. V. Hart will officiate. Burial will be in the Hopkins Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 to 2 p. m. [MUTTI, ALBERT FREDERICK "FRITZ", JR., 1910-1958] Mr. Mutti was born Nov. 11 1910, at Hopkins, the son of the late A. F. Mutti, sr., and Eva Markee Mutti. He was married Oct. 3, 1936, to Phyllis Turner, who survives. Mr. Mutti was a graduate of the University of Missouri. He was a member of the Wray Memorial Methodist Church. Survivors include his widow, of the home; a daughter, Miss Barbara Sue Mutti and a son, Albert Frederick, III, who are both attending Central College, Fayette, Mo., and four brothers, Robert, George and Edward Mutti, all of Hopkins and Ralph Mutti, Champaign, Ill. His father died Jan. 25 of this year. The funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Wray Memorial Methodist Church. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 to 2 p. m. Burial will be in the Hopkins Cemetery. The Rev. Maurice Magers will officiate. [MUTTI, EVA ISADORA MARKEE] Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Hopkins Methodist church. The pastor, the Rev. J. Vernon Wheeler, will conduct the services. Burial will be in the Hopkins cemetery. Mrs. Mutti was born in Neponset, Ill. She is survived by her husband, five sons, Edward, A. F. Mutti, jr., Robert and George, all of Hopkins and Ralph Mutti, a teacher in the Illinois University at Urbana, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Laura Bates, Neponset, Ill.; and seven grandchildren. [MUTTI, PHYLLIS MARGARET TURNER] Phyllis was born in Stanberry, Missouri on March 24, 1912, the daughter of R. A. and Mary Turner. She departed this life on June 20, 2007, at Wesley Acres, Des Moines, Iowa where she had resided the last fifteen years. Phyllis spent 75 years of her life in Hopkins, Missouri where she graduated from Hopkins High School. She received a teaching certificate from Northwest Missouri State University and taught elementary school until her marriage to Albert F. (Fritz) Mutti, JR. on October 3, 1936. To this union two children were born: Albert F. (Fritz) Mutti III and Barbara Sue Mutti Sonner. Phyllis was a leader in the Hopkins community all her adult life. She was a member of Wray Memorial United Methodist Church and Chapter K, PEO Sisterhood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fritz, her parents, five siblings and two grandsons. Survivors Include one son: Fritz Mutti (Etta Mae) Kansas City, Missouri and one daughter, Sue (Larry Sonner), Des Moines, Iowa; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts to Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, the Good Samaritan Fund at Wesley Acres, Hospice of Central Iowa or Chapter K, PEO Sisterhood. |