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     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

     His Social Security Number was 483-38-6249.⁷ Russell Earl Smithart was buried at Doggett Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,8,4 He was born on February 4, 1936 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^7,2,3,4,5,9 He married Sarah Lou Deitrich on May 30, 1961 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^8,10 Russell Earl Smithart died on March 19, 1999 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 63.^7,8,2,4,10,9 He Earl Smithart, 63, died Friday, March 19, 1999, in Keokuk County Health Center, Sigourney, after an extended illness. Burial: Doggett Cemetery, near Sigourney. Survivors include his wife, Sarah; and three daughters, Gail Weber of Sigourney, Terri Jo Boehm of Adel and Rita Jean Wilkins of Lincoln, Neb. on March 20, 1999.⁸

     Sarah Lou Deitrich was buried at Doggett Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,1 She Sarah Lou Smithart, 69, died October 7, 2012 at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. She was born October 13, 1942 to Lloyd Garland and Virginia Sipes Deitrich in Sigourney, Iowa. As a young girl Sarah delivered papers and show bills. She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1960. On May 30, 1961 she married Russell Earl Smithart at Evangelical and Reformed Church parsonage in Sigourney. They lived and farmed in the Lancaster area for many years. She was employed by Albaugh Grocery, Head Start and the Sigourney Community School District as a cook, she retired in 1991 as the head cook. She later worked at Kids and Company Preschool and Keokuk County Veterinary Clinic for 13 years. Sarah was a founding member of the Lancaster Heritage. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Earl on March 19, 1999, grandson Jesse Boehm, two brothers Bill Deitrich, and Jerry Deitrich. She is survived by her daughters Gail (Andy) Weber, Terri Jo (Cole) Stiles, Reta (Mike) Wilkins, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two sisters Garland Seaba, Sherry Hammes, four brothers John David Deitrich, Jim Deitrich, Gary Deitrich, and Mcgee Deitrich. Services were held October 10 at the Lancaster School, Lancaster, Iowa. Burial at Doggett Cemetery, Sigourney, Iowa.¹ She was born on October 13, 1942 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,1 As of May 30, 1961,her married name was Smithart.¹ She married Russell Earl Smithart, son of William Leonard Smithart and Edith M. Seaba, on May 30, 1961 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,1 Sarah Lou Deitrich died on October 7, 2012 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 69.^2,1