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     Luther Blair Rowles was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Livingston, Park Co., Montana.^2,4,5 His Social Security Number was 516-05-5744.^4,7 He was born on July 22, 1890 at Houtzdale, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4,3,7,6 He married Irene Reed, daughter of John Hamilton Reed and Bertha Kamp, on September 10, 1923 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.³ Luther Blair Rowles died on May 2, 1957 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana, at age 66.^2,4,5

     Harold Blair Rowles was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Livingston, Park Co., Montana.^8,4 His Social Security Number was 516-20-3318.⁹ He was born on July 17, 1925 at Big Timber, Sweet Grass Co., Montana.^9,2,3,6 He married Dorothy Joyce Hough on August 1, 1948 at Townsend, Broadwater Co., Montana.^2,6 Harold Blair Rowles died on November 11, 1969 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana, at age 44.^4,6 He LIVINGSTON - Harold B. Rowles, 44, died Tueday at Livingston Memorial Hospital. No cause of death was available. He was born July 12, 1925, at Big Timber, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Rowles. He came to Livingston as a child and had lived there since, except for four years he spent in Townsend working at the Mint Cafe. On Aug. 1, 1948, he married Dorothy Hough in Townsend. He was a cook and had worked at various restaraunts until purchasing the Trail Rite at Livingston. Surviving are the widow; his mother, Mrs. Irene Rowles, Livingston; four daughters, Sheri, Spokane, Wash., Kathy, Carla and Laurie, all of Livingston; a brother, Edward, with the U.S. Navy in the Phillipines; and a sister, Mrs. Mercedes Griffiths, Spokane, Wash. on November 13, 1969.⁶

     Mercedes Rowles was born on June 20, 1927 at Big Timber, Sweet Grass Co., Montana.^2,4 As of June 23, 1949,her married name was Griffith.² She married Melvin Thomas Griffith on June 23, 1949 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.²

     Edward Benton Rowles was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Livingston, Park Co., Montana.^6,4 His Social Security Number was 516-26-2167.⁷ He Master Chief Edward B. Rowles, 40, Livingston native, died Wednesday in the Oakland Naval Hospital, Oakland, Calif., after an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Franzen Chapel with the Rev. L. E. Magsig officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. He was born Jan. 2, 1930 in Livingston where he spent his early life and received his education. Following his graduation from Park County high school in 1947 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and had served in the continental United States, Hawaii, and the Philippines. He married Patricia Urso in California. Surviving are his wife of Hayward, Calif; his mother, Mrs. Irene Rowles of Livingston; a son, Charles and a daughter Sally Joe, both of Hayward; a sister, Mercedes Griffiths of Spokane; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Blair Rowles in 1957 and a brother Harold in 1969.⁴ He was born on January 2, 1930 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.^7,6,8,9,4 He married Patricia Ann Urso on February 1, 1959 at Santa Clara Co., California.^3,4 Edward Benton Rowles died on October 7, 1970 at Oakland, Alameda Co., California, at age 40.^6,8,2,9,4

     Dorothy Joyce Hough was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Livingston, Park Co., Montana.³ Her Social Security Number was 516-30-8004.^3,4 She was born on January 24, 1929 at Radersburg, Broadwater Co., Montana.^4,1,3 As of August 1, 1948,her married name was Rowles.¹ She married Harold Blair Rowles, son of Luther Blair Rowles and Irene Reed, on August 1, 1948 at Townsend, Broadwater Co., Montana.^1,2 Dorothy Joyce Hough died on October 15, 2003 at Whitefish, Flathead Co., Montana, at age 74.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 128-28-9883.³ Patricia Ann Urso was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Livingston, Park Co., Montana.⁴ She was born on August 23, 1936 at Mount Kisco, Westchester Co., New York.^5,3 As of February 1, 1959,her married name was Rowles.⁶ She married Edward Benton Rowles, son of Luther Blair Rowles and Irene Reed, on February 1, 1959 at Santa Clara Co., California.^6,2 Patricia Ann Urso died on January 15, 2009 at Napa, Napa Co., California, at age 72.^5,3 She NAPA - Patricia Ann Rowles, born Aug. 23, 1936, in Mt. Kisco, N.Y., passed away Jan. 15, 2009, in Napa, at the age of 72, after a brief illness. She was married to Edward Benton Rowles on Feb. 2, 1959, and had two children. Her husband served 23 years in the Navy, and they spent time in Hawaii, California and the Philippines. He passed away Oct. 7, 1970. Patricia then moved to Napa, where she lived for 38 years. Patricia had a great love for dogs, especially Dobermans and Shelties. For about 10 years, she raised, bred and showed them. Through her passion for dogs, she met many of her dear friends. She is survived by her daughter, Sally Brabant and husband Mark of San Antonio, Texas; her son, Charles Rowles and wife Mary of Napa; sister Viola Trago; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A viewing begins at noon and the rosary starts at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, at Claffey and Rota Funeral Home, 1975 Main St., Napa. A funeral Mass will be held Monday, Jan. 19, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 2725 Elm St., Napa. Interment will be in Livingston, Mont., where her deceased husband is buried. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the V.F.W. on January 16, 2009.⁵

     Charles Luther Rowles Charles Luther Rowles died January 4th, 2019, one month shy of his 56th birthday, in Los Angeles, California, surrounded by his loving wife, sister, children and family. He was born in Ewa Beach, Hawaii on February 4th, 1963. After graduating from Napa High, he followed in his father’s footsteps and served 6 years in the US Navy as a nuclear electrician aboard the submarine, the USS Pargo. He went on to become a high voltage electrician and retired a master electrician as a supervisor for the City of San Francisco. He married Mary Regina Muth on December 21st, 1982 and their love for each other was apparent to everyone around them. Together they were blessed with 10 children, 7 of which are married, with 14 grandchildren and one more on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, Master Chief Petty Officer Edward Benton and Patricia Ann Rowles, and is survived by his sister, Sally Brabant, wife, Mary Rowles, 10 children and 14 grandchildren.³ He was born on February 4, 1963 at Ewa Beach, Honolulu Co., Hawaii.³ He married Mary Regina Muth on December 21, 1982 at Napa Co., California.^2,3 Charles Luther Rowles died on January 4, 2019 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 55.³

     Irene May/Mae "Rena" Nicol was buried at Osage Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.¹ She was born on April 21, 1896 at Liberty, Mitchell Co., Iowa.⁴ As of September 22, 1915,her married name was Reed.³ She married Otis Grant Reed, son of Joseph Metcalf Reed and Dollie Duncan Greenway, on September 22, 1915 at Mitchell Co., Iowa.³ Irene May/Mae "Rena" Nicol died on October 5, 1969 at Mitchell Co., Iowa, at age 73.¹

     Delmer Grant Reed was buried at Osage Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^1,9 His Social Security Number was 481-18-0477.¹⁰ He was born on May 8, 1920 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^{1,10,2,3,4,11} He married Magdalene Elizabeth "Maggie" Basgall on August 31, 1943 at Paris, Lamar Co., Texas.⁵ Delmer Grant Reed died on May 11, 1989 at Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa, at age 69.^1,10,9,11 He RICEVILLE - Services for Delmer Reed, 69, of Clear Lake, formerly of Osage and Riceville, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Riceville, with burial in the Osage Cemetery; he died Thursday (May 11) of natural causes at his home; survivors include his wife, Magdalene of Clear Lake; two daughters, Marjorie Munn of Clear Lake and Kathy Whitinger of Elma; a son, Tom of Altoona; 10 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Carlene Wigant of Osage; he was preceded in death by a grandson; friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the Champion Funeral Home, Osage, where a rosary will be held at 7 p.m; he served in the U.S. Marine Corp and U.S. Army during World War II; he also was a businessman in Riceville and a former employee of White Farm Equipment, Charles City. on May 14, 1989.⁹

     Merlyn Dean "Merlin" Reed was buried at Osage Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^1,2 He was born on May 20, 1923 at Mitchell Co., Iowa.² He died on May 27, 1923 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.²

     Carlene Margaret Reed was buried at Osage Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.⁵ She and Gordon Everett Wright were divorced.⁶ Carlene Margaret Reed was born on September 27, 1917 at East Lincoln, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^7,5,3 As of January 31, 1934,her married name was Wright.² She married Gordon Everett Wright on January 31, 1934 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^8,2 As of November 28, 1938,her married name was Wigant.² Carlene Margaret Reed married Samuel James "Sam" Wigant on November 28, 1938 at Charles City, Floyd Co., Iowa.^9,5,2 Carlene Margaret Reed died on November 16, 2008 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa, at age 91.^7,5 She Carlene Wigant, age 91, of Osage, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2008, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. According to her wishes, her body was cremated. Graveside inurnment services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at the Osage Cemetery, with Pastor Gary Gilbert officiating. There will be a time for lunch and fellowship following the graveside service at the Osage V.F.W. Hall. Carlene was born on September 27, 1917 at Osage, Iowa, the daughter of Grant and Irene (Nicol) Reed. She married Samuel Wigant on November 28, 1938, in Charles City. Carlene attended school in the Osage area. She worked at the Gardner Nursery and the Farmer's Produce, both in Osage, and as a farmer's wife. Carlene was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage, where she taught Sunday School for a number of years. She loved gardening and spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Carlene is survived by six children, Berdene Heck and friend, Wilbur Miller of Osage, Janice Riker of New Haven, Leanna Miller of Osage, Lowell (Kathy) Wigant of Osage, Maxine (Ed) Sholly of Osage and Melvin (Rebecca) Wigant of Charles City; 24 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Maggie Reed of Clear Lake; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Samuel Wigant; son and daughter-in-law, Maylon and Cindy Wigant; sons-in-law, John Heck, James Riker and Chris Miller; grandson, John Bierbrodt; great-grandchildren, Hailey and Samuel Riker; and two brothers, Delmar and Merlyn Reed. Funeral arrangements were made by the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.
on November 18, 2008.⁵

     Samuel James "Sam" Wigant was buried at Osage Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.³ His Social Security Number was 483-22-7735.⁵ He was born on November 17, 1915 at Claremont, Dodge Co., Minnesota.^3,5 He married Carlene Margaret Reed, daughter of Otis Grant Reed and Irene May/Mae "Rena" Nicol, on November 28, 1938 at Charles City, Floyd Co., Iowa.^1,2,4 Samuel James "Sam" Wigant died on September 26, 1967 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa, at age 51.³

     Doris Lucille Marquardt was buried at Osage Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.² Her Social Security Number was 484-64-7310.³ She was born on August 23, 1909 at Morristown, Rice Co., Minnesota.^2,3,1 As of October 4, 1924,her married name was Reed.¹ She married Aubrey Jay Reed, son of Joseph Metcalf Reed and Dollie Duncan Greenway, on October 4, 1924 at Charles City, Floyd Co., Iowa.¹ Doris Lucille Marquardt died on April 7, 1992 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 82.^2,3

     Her married name was Andrews.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 485-24-7875.⁸ Her married name was Larson.⁹ Wilma May Reed married Stanley Keith Larson.^9,7 Wilma May Reed married Unknown Andrews.⁵ Wilma May Reed was born on November 5, 1925 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^8,3,5 As of April 24, 1945,her married name was Decker.⁴ She married Darrell Duane Decker on April 24, 1945 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.⁴ Wilma May Reed died on April 19, 1991 at Arizona at age 65.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 483-16-4686.² Stanley Keith Larson married Wilma May Reed, daughter of Aubrey Jay Reed and Doris Lucille Marquardt.^1,5 Stanley Keith Larson was born on July 29, 1923 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^2,3,4 He died on April 16, 2000 at Arizona at age 76.²

     Kenneth Lee Reed was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery New, 1122 North Dodge Street, Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa.⁶ His Social Security Number was 478-30-1920.⁷ He was born on December 9, 1930 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^3,6,8,7 He married Ellen Jean Collins on June 7, 1951 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa.^5,6 Kenneth Lee Reed died on September 3, 1975 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 44.^6,8 He Kenneth L. Reed, 44, physical education instructor and wrestling coach at West High School, died Wednesday afternoon at University Hospital after suffering a heart attack. He lived at 516 Mahaska Court. He had been jogging and had returned to his office at the school when he was stricken. He was taken to University Hospital by Johnson County Ambulance. He had been treated for a heart condition this past summer. Mr. Reed joined the Iowa City School System in 1960 as a physical education instructor and coach at South East Junior High School. He joined the faculty of West High School in 1960 as a physical education instructor, and wrestling and assistant sophomore football coach. Before coming to Iowa City, he taught in Mount Vernon and Davenport. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Church, with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. He was born Dec. 9, 1930, in Osage, to Aubrey and Doris Marquet Reed. He married E. Jean Collins June 7, 1951 at Osage. He attended St. Ambrose College, and received a bachelor of science degree in physical education in 1957 and a masters degree in 1963 from the University of Iowa. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, the Iowa City Teachers Association, National Education Association, Football Coaches Association and Wrestling Coaches Association. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Michael, Charles, Tom and Steven; one daughter, Ann: his mother; all of Iowa City; a brother, Robert, of Webster City; and one sister, Mrs. Stan (Wilma) Larson, of Phoenix. Ariz. His father, one son and a sister preceded him in death. on September 4, 1975.⁶

     Marian Rae Reed was buried at Osage Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^1,3,5 She was born on February 21, 1935 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^3,4,5 She died on March 24, 1943 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa, at age 8.^3,5 She Marian Rae Reed, little daughter of Aubrey J. and Doris Marquardt Reed, was born at Osage on February 21, 1935. She passed away at the home of her parents in Osage on March 24, 1943. While still a baby, Marian moved with her parents to Pleasantville, Iowa, where she lived until they returned to Osage in the fall of 1940. When she was four years old she developed a weak heart and has been an invalid since. She was not able to attend school. For the past three months she has been confined to her bed most of the time, although recently she seemed to be improving. Death came quite suddenly while she was at play last Wednesday morning. She is survived by her parents; one sister, Wilma Mae; one brother, Kenneth Lee; and her grandfather, Joseph Reed. Funeral services will be held at the Champion Funeral Home on Friday at 2:00 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Stiles Lessly, with burial in the Osage cemetery. on March 25, 1943.⁵

     Maude Margaret Nicol was buried at Osage Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^1,2 She was born on May 22, 1883 at Mitchell Co., Iowa.¹ As of circa 1922,her married name was Reed.³ She married Orlie William Reed, son of Joseph Metcalf Reed and Dollie Duncan Greenway, circa 1922.^1,3 Maude Margaret Nicol died on March 4, 1975 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa, at age 91.^1,2 She Osage - Services for Mrs. Maude Shook, about 75, a former Osage resident, who died Friday night at a Knoxville nursing home, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Knoxville; committal service at 4 p.m. at Osage Cemetery; survived by two sons, Orlyn Reed of Knoxville and Darvin of Des Moines; a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Core of Pocahontas. on March 5, 1975.²

     Pauline Jean Reed was buried at Osage Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^1,2 She was born on August 31, 1926 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.² She died on September 11, 1929 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa, at age 3.² She Osage, Sept. 12 – Pauline Reed, the three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs. Orlie Reed who died Tuesday evening, was buried Thursday. The Rev. E. B Frye, was in charge. on September 12, 1929.³