Willa Jeanne Searles1,2,3,4

F, b. October 24, 1959, d. January 3, 1996
FatherWilliam Ralph Searles1,2 b. April 20, 1925, d. December 13, 2006
MotherMarilyn Ruth Thompson1,2 b. May 25, 1928, d. March 22, 2020
     Her Social Security Number was 531-70-0809.5 Willa Jeanne Searles was buried at Sunset Lane Memorial Park, Port Orchard, Kitsap Co., Washington.6 She was born on October 24, 1959 at Bremerton, Kitsap Co., Washington.5,3 As of June 18, 1981,her married name was Janes.4 She married Farley Mack Janes on June 18, 1981 at Kitsap Co., Washington.4 Willa Jeanne Searles died on January 3, 1996 at Bremerton, Kitsap Co., Washington, at age 36.5,7

Family

Farley Mack Janes
Marriage*She married Farley Mack Janes on June 18, 1981 at Kitsap Co., Washington.4 

Citations

  1. [S1536] Port Orchard Independent, From the William R. Searles obituary in the Dec 14, 2006 edition.
  2. [S11832] Lewis Chapel - Poulsbo Mortuary, online www.lewischapel.com, From the Marilyn Ruth Thompson Searles obituary.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S6954] Unknown compiler, Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S7216] Sunset Lane Memorial Park, Kitsap Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.

Erma Irene Grimm1,2

F, b. June 1, 1928, d. September 25, 2014
     Erma Irene Grimm Mass of Christian Burial for Erma I. Duree, 86, of Chariton will be Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Chariton. Interment will follow at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Woodburn, Iowa. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Sharing of Erma Stories will begin at 7:00 p.m. Memorials are requested to the Legacy Lodge - Circle of Life Hospice. Erma was born June 1, 1928 in Comstock, Nebraska to Everett and Neva Grimm. She worked at the Osceola Hospital as an aide for a few years. She met Leo "Wimpy" Duree when he came home from the Service. They were married May 1, 1946, they were blessed with four children: Loretta, Katherine, Peggy, and Patty. Erma was a mother and homemaker and loved raising her girls. She later worked as a home health aide for a few years. She never met a stranger and enjoyed talking to everyone. She loved communicating, Erma was the one that held friends and family together. Their friends from wintering in Arizona would let her know if anyone was in need of prayers and she would spread the word. She enjoyed writing letters and later became proficient with the computer and Facebook, allowing her to stay in touch with everyone. Erma loved the QVC shopping network. She also loved crafts(anything with glitter or sparkles), oil painting, decoupage, making bracelets, and knitting Christmas socks for the entire family(even the in-laws). Her true joy was her family and of course especially loved all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She treasured her time with them and hearing about what they were doing. Erma passed away September 25, 2014 at the Lucas County Health Center. Preceding her in death were her parents: Everett and Neva Grimm; her husband, Leo; an infant daughter, Loretta; grandson, Roy Bingham; and great grandson, Blaine Bingham.
Surviving are her daughters: Kathy (Roger) Bingham of Chariton, Peggy (Danny) Crooks of Lucas, and Patty (David) Sponsler of Chariton; 7 grandchildren: Kevin Bingham, Tammy (Steve) Burnworth, Rebecca Bingham, Erich (Jo) Wilson, Jonathan (Amy) Wilson, Matt (Brooke) Crooks, and Chelsea (Jonathan) VanZee; 18 great grandchildren; and siblings: Alma Selsor and Lowell (Clara Mae) Grimm. Along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.1 She was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery, Woodburn, Clarke Co., Iowa.2,1 She was born on June 1, 1928 at Comstock, Custer Co., Nebraska.2,1,3 As of May 1, 1946,her married name was Duree.1 She married Leo Ansel Duree, son of Harry Ansel Duree and Rebecca Loretta Veintz, on May 1, 1946.1 Erma Irene Grimm died on September 25, 2014 at Chariton, Lucas Co., Iowa, at age 86.2,1,3

Family

Leo Ansel Duree b. July 9, 1923, d. May 11, 2011
Marriage*She married Leo Ansel Duree, son of Harry Ansel Duree and Rebecca Loretta Veintz, on May 1, 1946.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5895] Pierschbacher Funeral Homes, online http://www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com/, From the Erma I. Duree obituary.
  2. [S5894] Saint Marys Cemetery, Clarke Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Leo Duree obituary in the May 13, 2011 edition.
  5. [S5896] Charlton Leader, The, From the Blaine Everett Bingham in the Jul 9, 1996 edition.

Marian M. Eberline1

F, b. November 19, 1930, d. January 2, 2010
     Her Social Security Number was 344-24-4677.2 Marian M. Eberline was born on November 19, 1930 at Tama, Tama Co., Iowa.2,1 As of August 31, 1957,her married name was Duree.1 She married Ralph O. Duree, son of Harry Ansel Duree and Rebecca Loretta Veintz, on August 31, 1957 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa.1 Marian M. Eberline died on January 2, 2010 at Bettendorf, Scott Co., Iowa, at age 79.2,1,3 She Marian M. Duree, 79, a resident of Eldridge, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to the time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family. Marian was born Nov. 19, 1930, in Tama, Iowa, the daughter of George Eberline and Rosella Womack Eberline Van Auken. She was united in marriage to Ralph O. Duree on Aug. 31, 1957, in Iowa City, Iowa. Marian worked for many years at the Buddy L. Toy Company in Moline. She enjoyed collecting horse statues, gambling, yard sales and court shows on television. Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Ralph, Eldridge; her daughters, Diane (Ron) Ashe, Spring Hill, Tenn., and Kathleen (Gary) Smith, Rock Island; her sons, Dale (Randa) Burkhead, Muscatine, Iowa and Ralph H. Duree, Eldridge; her stepdaughters, Cheryl (Ben) Gilgore and Mary Duree, both of Grand Junction, Colo; her grandchildren, Rod (Stephanie) Burkhead, Doug (Lara) Burkhead, Christopher Ashe, Julie (Mathew) Kendall, Diane (Eric) Speight, James Hughes and Brandi Klavon; her 13 great-grandchildren; her sister, Marline Eberline, Davenport; and her brother, Marvin (Joretta) Eberline, Park View, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and her step-granddaughter. on January 4, 2010.1

Family

Ralph O. Duree b. July 5, 1927, d. November 19, 2011
Marriage*She married Ralph O. Duree, son of Harry Ansel Duree and Rebecca Loretta Veintz, on August 31, 1957 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa.1 
Child
  • Ralph H. Duree1,3

Citations

  1. [S2632] Moline Dispatch, From the Marian M. Duree obituary in the Jan 4, 2010 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S4438] Quad-City Times, The, From the Ralph Duree obituary in the Nov 24, 2011 edition.

Irvin Alvin "Pete" Peterson1,2,3

M, b. October 19, 1909, d. May 8, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 473-09-2774.4 Irvin Alvin "Pete" Peterson was buried at Desert View Memorial Park, 11500 Amargosa Road, Victorville, San Bernardino Co., California.3 He was born on October 19, 1909 at Iowa.2,4 He married Vivian Frances Hardesty, daughter of Homer C. Hardesty and Carrie Elizabeth Hall, on May 30, 1932 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1 Irvin Alvin "Pete" Peterson died on May 8, 1986 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 76.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 281, District 55-2, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa5

Occupation

1940Salesman5

Family

Vivian Frances Hardesty b. May 16, 1913, d. December 19, 1990
Marriage*Irvin Alvin "Pete" Peterson married Vivian Frances Hardesty, daughter of Homer C. Hardesty and Carrie Elizabeth Hall, on May 30, 1932 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S5968] Desert View Memorial Park, San Bernardino Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Estus Gary Rose1,2,3

M, b. January 12, 1885, d. November, 1976
     Estus Gary Rose was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, New London, Henry Co., Iowa.1 His Social Security Number was 484-18-4313.4 He was born on January 12, 1885 at Trenton, Grundy Co., Missouri.4,2,3 He married Irene Estes "Rena" Fear, daughter of Daniel E. "Dan" Fear and Amanda C. Pence, on September 24, 1920 at Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri.5 Estus Gary Rose died in November, 1976 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa, at age 91.5,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 101, District 26, Keokuk, Wapello Co., Iowa6
1940Dwelling 3, District 90-4, Agency, Wapello Co., Iowa7

Occupation

1930Carpenter6
1940Farmer7

Family

Irene Estes "Rena" Fear b. July 7, 1886, d. November 20, 1938
Marriage*Estus Gary Rose married Irene Estes "Rena" Fear, daughter of Daniel E. "Dan" Fear and Amanda C. Pence, on September 24, 1920 at Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri.5 

Citations

  1. [S10828] Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Henry Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2003] David Bakehouse, "Irene Fear," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 1, 2010.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Larry Laverne Shipley1,2,3

M, b. January 30, 1938, d. July 11, 1977
FatherEarl Allen "Pete" Shipley1,2,4,5,3,6 b. October 23, 1915, d. August 28, 1982
MotherThelma Frances Fear1,2,4,5,3,6 b. February 3, 1918, d. September 3, 2008
     His Social Security Number was 483-46-0782.7 Larry Laverne Shipley was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.8,6 He married Karen Stanley.6 Larry Laverne Shipley was born on January 30, 1938 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.7,3,6 He died on July 11, 1977 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 39.7,6 He DELTA — Larry Laverne Shipley, 39, of Delta, died Monday at Delta. An autopsy was performed, but the results were not yet available. He was born Jan. 30, 1938, in Keokuk County to Earl Allen and Thelma Frances Fear Shipley. A resident of the county most of his life, he graduated in 1956 from Sigourney High School. He was a carpenter. He married Karen Stanley. Surviving are one son, Phillip, and two daughters, Susan and Amy, all of Marshalltown; and his parents and one brother, Gary, all of What Cheer. The service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Reynolds Funeral Chapel in Sigourney, with the Rev. Frank Greenwood officiating. Burial will be in Garrett Cemetery north of Delta. on July 12, 1977.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 8, District 54-23, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa4

Family

Karen Stanley
Marriage*Larry Laverne Shipley married Karen Stanley.6 
Children
  • Phillip Shipley6
  • Susan Shipley6
  • Amy Shipley6
  • Infant Shipley8

Citations

  1. [S490] Keokuk County News, From the Glen Floyd Fear obituary in the Jul 10, 1963 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Thelma F. Keller obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Earl A. Shipley obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S2165] Ottawa Herald, From the Larry Laverne Shipley obituary in the Jul 12, 1987 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2625] Garrett Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=67534702&CRid=94849&

May Ethel Cassens1,2

F, b. April 6, 1917, d. December 21, 2007
     May Ethel Cassens was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1 She SIGOURNEY - May Ethel Smithart, age 90, of Sigourney, died Friday, December 21, 2007, at the Manor House Care Center in Sigourney, following a long illness. May was born April 6, 1917, in West Lancaster Township, Keokuk County, Iowa, to Carl and Adelheid (Duensing) Cassens and received her education at Stoney Point country school. On September 8, 1940 she married Leo Smithart in Albia, Iowa. A lifelong resident of the Sigourney community, May worked for several years as a CNA at the Keokuk County Home and Manor House Care Center. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Sigourney, V.F.W. Auxiliary and the Stoney Point Hustlers Club and enjoyed playing cards. Survivors include two children: Wayne Smithart and wife Sandra of Sigourney and Eugene Smithart and wife Lana of Onalaska, Wisconsin; four grandchildren: Brian, Jerry and Benjamin Smithart and Jenna (Smithart) Schneider and five great grandchildren: Rachel, Katie, Sarah, Paige and Zachary Smithart. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Leo in 1967 and sister: Katharine Northup of Sigourney. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 24, 2007, at the United Presbyterian Church in Sigourney with Rev. Jim Stout officiating. Burial will be at Conner Cemetery in rural Sigourney. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 23, 2007, at the Reynolds-Powell Funeral Chapel in Sigourney. A memorial fund has been established for the Sigourney Volunteer Fire Department. Reynolds-Powell Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service in Sigourney is handling the arrangements.1 Her Social Security Number was 483-60-7513.3 She was born on April 6, 1917 at West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,3 As of September 8, 1940,her married name was Smithart.2 She married Leo Wilson Smithart, son of John Wilson "Willis" Smithart and Bessie Elizabeth Conner, on September 8, 1940 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.2 May Ethel Cassens died on December 21, 2007 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 90.1,3

Family

Leo Wilson Smithart b. May 4, 1916, d. September 22, 1967
Marriage*She married Leo Wilson Smithart, son of John Wilson "Willis" Smithart and Bessie Elizabeth Conner, on September 8, 1940 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1540] Powell Family of Funeral Homes, online http://www.powellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/, From the May Ethel Smithart obituary.
  2. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S11089] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Births 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births, 1856-1940.
  5. [S4190] Holm Funeral Home, online www.holmfuneralhome.com, From the Wayne Carl Smithart obituary.

Wayne Carl Smithart1,2,3

M, b. March 17, 1942, d. June 20, 2020
FatherLeo Wilson Smithart1,2,3 b. May 4, 1916, d. September 22, 1967
MotherMay Ethel Cassens1,2,3 b. April 6, 1917, d. December 21, 2007
     Wayne Carl Smithart Wayne Carl Smithart, 78, of Sigourney died at home, Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was born March 17, 1942, in South Plank Township, the son of Leo and May (Cassens) Smithart. Growing up on a small farm in rural Iowa, Wayne graduated from Sigourney High School in 1962 and then was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1964 and served his country for two years while stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, and Fort Benning in Georgia. He married Sandra (Swank) Smithart on May 20, 1966, at Sigourney United Methodist Church. Wayne spent 25 years working in the construction business before becoming a Field Assessor for Keokuk County in 1996, a position he held for 21 years up until his retirement in 2017. At home on their farm in Sigourney, he kept himself busy with small projects around the house, and cherished spending time with his five grandchildren. Wayne was also a passionate supporter of fire departments and emergency services. He and Sandy spent 25 years working with the Keokuk County Disaster Assistance Team, providing food and drinks to first responders at fires and other emergencies across the county. Wayne was beloved by his friends, family, and co-workers for his kind heart and warm demeanor, and had a unique ability to form a lasting relationship with anyone who crossed his path. Wayne is survived by his wife, Sandra Smithart of Sigourney; two sons Brian (Brenda) Smithart of Altoona, and Jerry Smithart of Sigourney; five grandchildren, Rachel (Blake) Ruane of Chicago , Ill., Katie Smithart of Ankeny, Sarah Smithart of Altoona, Paige Smithart of Sigourney and Zach Smithart of Sigourney; brother Eugene (Lana) Smithart of La Crosse, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents.3 He was born on March 17, 1942 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,3 He married Sandra Swank on May 20, 1966 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.3 Wayne Carl Smithart died on June 20, 2020 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 78.3

Family

Sandra Swank
Marriage*He married Sandra Swank on May 20, 1966 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.3 
Children
  • Brian Smithart3
  • Jerry Smithart3

Citations

  1. [S1540] Powell Family of Funeral Homes, online http://www.powellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/, From the May Ethel Smithart obituary.
  2. [S11089] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Births 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births, 1856-1940.
  3. [S4190] Holm Funeral Home, online www.holmfuneralhome.com, From the Wayne Carl Smithart obituary.