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     Irma Jane Foster was buried at Wilson Grove Cemetery, Sumner, Bremer Co., Iowa.^1,5 Her Social Security Number was 483-12-6130.⁶ She was born on August 8, 1922 at Manson, Calhoun Co., Iowa.^6,1,5 As of October 10, 1942,her married name was Floden.¹ She married John Alfred Floden on October 10, 1942 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa.^1,5,2,7 Irma Jane Foster died on January 13, 2006 at Sumner, Bremer Co., Iowa, at age 83.^6,1,5,2 She Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 16 for Irma J. Floden, 83, Sumner, who died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, at Hillcrest Home, Sumner, after long illness. There were 2:00 p.m. services at Faith Evangelical Church, Sumner with Rev. Luke Hettinger officiating. Burial was in Wilson Grove Cemetery, Sumner. Becker-Milnes Funeral Home, Sumner, was in charge of the arrangements. Irma Jane, daughter of Harley and Leda (Shifflett) Foster, was born Aug. 8, 1922, in Manson, Iowa. She was baptized at First Baptist Church, Sumner. She graduated from Manson High School in 1939 and attended the American Institute of Business, Des Moines. Irma was united in marriage with John Floden Oct. 10, 1942, at her uncle's home in Waterloo. Irma worked for Meinerz Creamery (later Beatrice Cheese) in Fredericksburg. She retired in 1985. Irma was a member of the First Baptist Church, Sumner until 1983, at which time she joined Faith Evangelical Church, Sumner. She was a member of the Faith Women's Missionary Group and played the organ and piano for both churches. Survivors include her husband, John, Sumner; eight children, Robert Floden, New Hampton, Patricia (Ray) Fox, Waterloo, Jon (Debbie) Floden, D'Iberville, Miss., David (Kathy) Floden, Van Meter, Ronald (Wanda) Floden, Sterling, Vir., Diane (Jim) Sterba, Sumner, Donna Floden, Calvert City, Ky., and Merri Harris, Sumner; 14 grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. on January 19, 2006.¹

     John Alfred Floden was buried at Wilson Grove Cemetery, Sumner, Bremer Co., Iowa.^1,2 He was born on November 12, 1921 at Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa.^1,2 He married Irma Jane Foster, daughter of Harley Helmic Foster and Leda Harriett/Harriet Shifflett, on October 10, 1942 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa.^3,1,2,4 John Alfred Floden died on November 5, 2012 at New Hampton, Chickasaw Co., Iowa, at age 90.² He SUMNER — John Alfred Floden, 90, of Sumner, died Monday, Nov. 5, at Mercy Medical Center, New Hampton. He was born Nov. 12, 1921, in Nashua, son of Richard and Myrtle Goodwin Floden. He married Irma Jane Foster on Oct. 10, 1942, in Waterloo. She died Jan. 13, 2006. Mr. Floden graduated from Waverly High School in 1938 and later attended Iowa State University, Ames. He did carpentry work and farmed in the Sumner area for many years. He had been a member of First Baptist Church and also Faith Evangelical Church, both in Sumner. Survived by: four daughters, Patricia (Ray) Fox of Waterloo, Diane (Jim) Sterba and Merri (Johnny) Tucker, both of Sumner, and Donna Floden of Possum Trot, Ky; three sons, Jon (Debbie) of D’Iberville, Miss., David (Kathy) of Van Meter and Ronald (Wanda) of Sterling, Va; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bertha Kolarich of Godfrey, Ill., and Marlyn (Ralph) Boleyn of Washburn; a brother, Glen (Ginny) of St. Peters, Mo; and a sister-in-law, Juanita Floden of Mount Vernon. Preceded in death by: a son, Robert; and a brother, Louis. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Sumner, with burial in Wilson Grove Cemetery, rural Sumner. on November 8, 2012.²

     Doris Nodine Sargent was born on April 25, 1895 at Fonda, Pocahontas Co., Iowa.^1,2 As of October 11, 1913,her married name was Shifflett.¹ She married Robert Raymond "Ray" Shifflett, son of Ira Shifflett and Mary Jane Fear, on October 11, 1913 at Woodbury Co., Iowa.¹ Doris Nodine Sargent and Robert Raymond "Ray" Shifflett were divorced before 1925.³

     His Social Security Number was 456-72-7038.⁵ Robert Lee "Bob" Floden and Wilda Smith were divorced.² Robert Lee "Bob" Floden was born on July 11, 1943 at Waverly, Bremer Co., Iowa.^5,2 He married Wilda Smith on June 20, 1969.² Robert Lee "Bob" Floden died on March 11, 2008 at New Hampton, Chickasaw Co., Iowa, at age 64.^5,2 He Funeral services were held Saturday, March 15, 2008. for Robert L. Floden, 64, New Hampton, who died Tuesday, March 11, at his home. There were 10:00 a.m. services at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, New Hampton. Private family interment will take place at a later date. Robert Lee "Bob", son of John and Irma (Foster) Floden, was born July 11, 1943, in Waverly, Iowa. He received his education in Sumner and graduated from Sumner High School in 1961. On May 26. 1961, he entered the United States, Air Force where he spent part of his duty in France, Robert was honorably discharged April 8, 1965. On June 20, 1969, in Michigan he married Wilda Smith. The couple later divorced. Robert was an electrician for 25 years with the former Sara Lee, New Hampton and worked for five more years at Sparboe, New Hampton. Survivors include his life partner, Glenda Blackwell, New Hampton; one daughter, Tina Slinger, Charles City; one son, Jamie (Lyndee) Floden, New Hampton; his children by heart, Phillip and Meiissa Thomas, Alta Vista, and Jerrod Blackwell, New Hampton, five grandchildren; his former wife and friend, Wilda Phillips, Story City; his father, John Floden, Sumner; seven siblings, Patricia (Ray) Fox, Waterloo, Jon (Debra) Floden, D'Iberville, Miss., David (Kathleen) Floden, Van Meter, Ronald (Wanda) Floden, Sterling, Va., Diane (James) Sterba, Sumner, Donna Floden, Calvert City, Ky., and Merri Harris, Sumner. He was preceded in death by his mother on Jan. 13, 2006. on March 20, 2008.²

     Erlis F. Blaylock was buried at Highland Cemetery, What Cheer, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁴ He was born on September 27, 1885 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2 He married Nellie Ethel Fear, daughter of James B. Fear and Rozella "Rosa" "Rosie" Shifflett, on April 13, 1907 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3 Erlis F. Blaylock died in March, 1961 at What Cheer, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 75.⁴

     Zella Mae Blaylock was buried at Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^6,5 Her Social Security Number was 483-14-0161.⁷ She was born on August 11, 1907 at White City, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^2,7,5 As of July 2, 1925,her married name was Shaffer.³ She married Emmett Garold Shaffer on July 2, 1925 at Indiana.^3,5 Zella Mae Blaylock died on April 30, 1971 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 63.^7,5 She OSKALOOSA — Mrs. Zella Mae Shaffer, 63, widow of Emmett Shaffer, died Friday evening at Mahaska Hospital. She was born Aug. 11, 1907, the daughter of Erlis and Nellie Fear Blaylock. Surviving are one son, Robert of Mount Pleasant; one grandson; her mother, Nellie Goodwin of Oskaloosa; and one sister, Mrs. Harry Eberline of Oskaloosa. Her husband died in 1959. The service will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Newman Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Clinton Meininger of First Christian Church. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. on May 1, 1971.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 481-36-5437.⁸ Marie Bernadette Blaylock was buried at Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^9,5 She was born on February 14, 1909 at What Cheer, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,8,5 As of July 6, 1926,her married name was Gibbons.⁴ She married William Hardy Gibbons on July 6, 1926 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.⁴ As of February 25, 1928,her married name was Eberline.³ Marie Bernadette Blaylock married Harry Herbert Eberline on February 25, 1928 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^3,5 Marie Bernadette Blaylock died on October 8, 1982 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa, at age 73.^8,5 She OSKALOOSA — Marie B. Eberline, 73, of 703 S. Seventh died the evening of Oct. 8 in Maple Leaf Health Care Center at Mount Pleasant. She was born Feb. 14,1909, in Keokuk County to Erlis and Nellie Fear Blaylock. She married Harry H. Eberline in 1928 at Oskaloosa. He died in 1974. Survivors: stepbrother Artie Goodwin of Rose Hill and stepsister Margaret Evans of California. Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday in Newman Funeral Chapel at Oskaloosa, the Rev. Max Johnson officiating. Burial: Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa. on October 11, 1982.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 485-42-9805.⁵ William Kenneth Bales was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² He was born on January 29, 1909 at Wadena Co., Minnesota; His gravestone has a birth date of Oct 29, 1908.^2,3,6,5 He married Minnie Jane Smithart, daughter of John Wilson "Willis" Smithart and Bessie Elizabeth Conner, on October 20, 1928 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.^1,3 William Kenneth Bales died on August 26, 1965 at age 56.^1,2

     Edith M. Seaba was buried at Doggett Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.¹ Her Social Security Number was 485-62-5463.⁴ She was born on April 9, 1907 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^4,3 As of October 7, 1933,her married name was Smithart.² She married William Leonard Smithart, son of John Wilson "Willis" Smithart and Bessie Elizabeth Conner, on October 7, 1933 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2,3 Edith M. Seaba died on April 16, 1992 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 85.^1,4 She Edith Smithart, 85, died Thursday in Sigourney Care Center after a n extended illness. Services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Holm Funeral Home, where friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial: Doggett Cemetery near Sigourney. Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Elliott of Cedar Rapids; a son, Earl of Sigourney; and two sisters, Avis Seaba of Sigourney and Vera Utterback of Rolla, Mo. on April 18, 1992.¹

     Marilyn Merle Smithart was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² Her Social Security Number was 481-36-5731.⁷ She was born on June 15, 1934 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,7,3,4 As of March 23, 1963,her married name was Elliott.⁵ She married Herschel Elliott on March 23, 1963 at Santa Clara Co., California.^1,5 Marilyn Merle Smithart died on January 17, 1993 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa, at age 58.^2,7

     His Social Security Number was 462-42-2551.⁵ Herschel Elliott was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.¹ He was born on September 15, 1930 at Howe, Grayson Co., Texas.^1,2,3,5,6 He married Marilyn Merle Smithart, daughter of William Leonard Smithart and Edith M. Seaba, on March 23, 1963 at Santa Clara Co., California.^7,4 Herschel Elliott died on June 15, 1975 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 44.^1,6