Obituaries
Obituaries for the week of Feb. 16, 2010
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Feb 15, 2010, 13:26

GERALD D. JENNINGS

Gerald D. Jennings was born May 12, 1928, at Leroy and passed away at Mercy Hospice House of Johnston on Feb. 8, 2010.

After graduating from Corydon High School, he joined the Army and was honorably discharged in November 1947. He married Roma (Showalter) Jennings, also in November 1947. They had two daughters, Sara "Sally" and Judy.

Doc was always interested in farming, flying, travel, golf, hunting, some sports and playing cards. He had many friends, who joined in on some of these many adventures. He retired from farming, explored other business ventures, married Kay in September 1981 and started the Construction Company in 1983.

Over his lifetime he was a Member of Masonic Lodge 91 of Corydon, Za Ga Zig Shrine of Altoona. He was involved with several Shrine units and clubs and especially close to his heart were the Shrine Bowl Club and the Clowns. He was always ready to have fun to help Shrine kids. He was fortunate to have his son-in-law and two grandsons join the Masons and the Shrine. His Dad joined the Shrine in June 1996. That made Doc really proud.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Wesley and Freda Carol (Williamson) Jennings.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Kay; brothers, Robert and wife Harriett, Maurice and wife Vivian; daughters Sara Jennings, and Judy Frimml and husband John. He left six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and many, many friends.

Funeral services were held Feb. 12 at the Randolph Funeral Home in Corydon. Pastor Diane Olson Schroeder officiated the service. Musical selections were “Daddy’s Hands,” “Let the Circle Be Unbroken” and “The Old Rugged Cross.”
Pallbearers were Steve Hysell, Jerry Hoffman, Jeremiah Rinehart, John Frimml, Mark Quindt and Jim Everman. Interment was at the Corydon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family has established two memorials, Mercy Hospice House of Johnston and Shriners Hospitals for Children.

LEO JESSIP

Leo passed away Feb. 5 at the Lucas County Health Center at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 27 days.

Leo was born Feb. 9, 1926, in South Sioux City, Neb., to Dewey and Carrie Wills Jessip. After Dewey was killed in a horse-drawn log sled accident, Carrie remarried to Donald Smith. Leo was stationed in Anchorage during the Korean Conflict serving in the Army until 1953.

 He was raised in northern Iowa and met his future wife, Geneva Thompson, at a local dance where they both danced the Jitterbug. They were married in 1955 in Russell and were blessed with three children, Susan, Lee Ann and Tom.

Dancing was a fun pastime for him. Not only could he dance, but also he could dance on roller skates. He worked for local roller rinks as the “skate boy” and enjoyed all the people he encountered. Leo loved the outdoors and worked with the Iowa Conservation Commission (DNR) for 30 years.  He liked to take his family to Stephens Forest on weekends for picnics, showing them what he had been working on and maybe even show them where to look for mushrooms. Another family project was cutting and selling firewood, which was fun as a family and also gave everyone a good work ethic. 

He built utility sheds and doghouses for many people and liked to work with his hands.  He never met a stranger and enjoyed going out to eat where he could visit with new and old friends alike. His family was very important to him and he liked taking time to go on family vacations and outings where they could have fun and spend time together.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Dewey Jessip, Carrie Smith and Donald Smith; and brothers, Don and Johnny Jessip.
 
Leo is survived by his wife of 54 years, Geneva; children, Susan Stephenson of Chariton, Lee Ann (John) Beers of Corydon and Tom (Sheri) Jessip of Chariton; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings: Bob Jessip, Wanda (Richard) Peck and Lola (Richard) Relph; and many other relatives and friends.

Private family services are planned at a later date through the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton.

Memorials can be made to the Chariton Church of the Nazarene or Circle of Life Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com.

PAUL EUGENE McBROOM

Paul Eugene McBroom, son of Ermal Marie (Kost) and Howard Wayne McBroom was born May 11, 1934, in Garden Grove. He departed this life on Feb. 8, 2010, at the Wayne County Hospital surrounded by his family, at the age of 75 years, 8 months and 28 days.

Paul was united in marriage to Marjorie Marie Hughes on May 21, 1955, in the Methodist Church in Allerton. To this union three children were born: Cynthia Kay (Steve) Enright, Phillip Paul (Darcy) McBroom and Sandra Rae (Rick) Hopkins.

Paul farmed in Wayne County all of his life. He was a great husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend to all who knew him.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Wayne and Ermal McBroom; infant son Steven; brother Howard McBroom; brothers-in-law Don Trembly and Max Pollock; nephew Danny McBroom and great-nephew Joey Pyner.

Survivors include his sisters Phyllis Pollock, Marjorie Trembly, Joyce Fisher (Dayton); brothers Cloyd McBroom (Donna) and Carroll McBroom (Donna); children Cindy Enright and husband Steve of Chariton, Phillip McBroom and wife Darcy of Long Grove and Sandra Hopkins and husband Rick of Corydon; grandchildren Andrea McConahay and husband Brad, Angela Buban and husband Robert, Michael Enright and wife Breann, Joshua McBroom and wife Theresa, Donelle McBroom, Megan Werts and husband Brad; his great-grandchildren Ryan and Justin McConahay, Gabriella, Spencer and Cutler Buban, Grace McBroom and baby (boy) McBroom, Bryant and Braden Werts.

Honorary family members include Janice Morgan, Teri Walker and Dr. Joel Wells who together dedicated years of compassionate care of Paul.
From the onset of his diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in 1987 his attitude and spirit never wavered.

Paul worked hard all of his life and expected no less of anyone else. He had a couple of mottos that he felt everyone should live by: “Don’t spend a lot of money on something that doesn’t produce” and “There are only two ways to do something: the wrong way and his way.”

Paul said, “You can tell the worth of a man by the way his grandkids turn out!” He was very proud of his.

Funeral services were Feb. 11 at the Randolph Funeral Home in Corydon with Pastor Leroy Perkins officiating. Pianist was Rose Hook and vocalist was Brad Hook. Musical selections were “Hymn of Promise” and “I Miss You a Little.”

Pallbearers were Duane McBroom, Todd McBroom, Gary McBroom, Mike McColloch, Rick McBroom, Marvin Pollock, Tim McColloch, Tony Trembly and Doug Trembly.

Interment was at the Corydon Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Wayne County Home Health Agency.

LINDA LOUISE POUNDS

Linda Louise (Lash) Pounds, daughter of Harry Franklin and Edith Colleen (Hillyard) Lash, was born Nov. 19, 1942, at the family farm west of Allerton and passed away at her home near Corydon on Feb. 7.

After her graduation from Allerton High School in 1961, Linda attended business college in Lincoln, Neb., where she met and married Norman Pounds. Together they had four children.

Linda was always known for being the caregiver. It seems she spent her life taking care of everyone else. Linda had several favorite pastimes with her most favorite being watching her grandchildren’s activities. Her other two enjoyments were making afghans and working in her garden. She also enjoyed being involved with the Allerton community plays. She was a “mom” to every friend her children invited to their home.

Her mother and father, Harry and Colleen Lash; twin brother Gale Warren; son-in-law John and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins who were very near to her preceded her in death.

Linda is survived by son Bryan Pounds; daughters Gayle Barnett and husband Rick; Beth Miner and special friend Lew; Diane Rogers and husband Joe; grandchildren Amber, Justin, Ty, Adrien, Jared, Caleb and Sidney; brother Loris Lash and wife Joyce.

Other survivors include nephews Don, Larry, Gary, Terry Pounds and Michael Lash and their families; nieces Sharlene Dyer and Johanna Lash and their families and former husband Norm, wife Ethel and son Darrel.

Funeral services were Feb. 11 at the Randolph Funeral Home in Allerton with Pastor Diane Olson-Schroeder officiating. Musical selections were “Life’s a Railway To Heaven” and “One Day At a Time.”

Pallbearers were Loris Lash, Rick Barnett, Joe Rogers, Bob Allen, Michael Lash and Danny Stewart. Honor pallbearers were Bryan Pounds and Ty Miner.

Interment was at the Allerton Cemetery.

CHARLES ROBERT WILLIAMS

Charles Robert Williams, 67, of Glenwood, the son of Merwin Duane and Helen (McIntosh) Williams, was born April 16, 1942, in Humeston. He died at his home in the Park Place Senior Living Home on Feb. 5, 2010.

Charlie was a resident at Park Place most of his life. He enjoyed friendship in the residents and caring staff. He was given loving care and kindness all of his life. He always asked his favorite staff members if they would be working the next day. He had a passion for soda pop, liked to tease people, help others and sit in a rocking chair and watch television. He also liked Popeye and had a key chain collection.

Preceding him in death were his parents and two infant brothers.

Survivors include his stepmother Leona Williams of Chariton; stepsisters, Connie Abegglen of Merrill, Wis., and Donna Garvey of Davenport; uncles, Richard Williams of West Melborne, Fla., and Wayne Williams of Apache Junction, Ariz.; and other relatives and friends. Charlie will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

Funeral services were held Feb. 10 at the Slade – O’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon with the Rev. Terry D. Roberts officiating. Burial was in the Humeston Cemetery.

HAROLD LOYD WILLIAMS

Harold Loyd Williams, 87, of Humeston, the son of Loyd Levi and Marguerita (Dott) Williams, was born July 31, 1922, at home on the farm near Humeston. He died at his home on Jan. 30, 2010.

Harold grew up in the Humeston and Cambria area with his four sisters and he loved to tell of their hardships which often grew worse with the telling. He graduated from Humeston High School in 1939 and headed west to California where he attended college for one year at Los Angeles City College.

After returning home to farm, he saw his future bride for the first time at Jimmy’s Café which was the bus stop. He set his sights on winning over the new teacher in Leroy and on Aug. 15, 1942, he married Bettye Pauline Williams. They were blessed with two children, Sarah and David.

Harold was proud of his service in the United States Army from Dec. 30, 1944, until his honorable discharge on Jan. 14, 1946.

Returning to Humeston, Linton Dry Cleaning hired and trained him on the GI Bill. Later the family moved to Boone and then Des Moines where he worked in dry cleaning businesses. In 1953 he returned to farm in Wayne County and farmed for 35 years.

Harold was active in local politics and he loved being a ham radio operator, awakening family members in the night by talking to faraway places. He was a member of the Humeston Christian United Methodist Church and the Fidelity Masonic Lodge.

Together Harold and Bettye enjoyed traveling and playing golf. He also loved to garden, can his vegetables, fish, play Cribbage and work on his computer. He was a people person and loved visiting with folks at his daughters’ Grass Roots Café.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife Bettye on April 22, 2009; infant brother; and sister Phyllis Williams.

Survivors include his daughter Sarah Lovett and husband Stan of Humeston; son David Williams of Wilcox, Ariz.; daughter-in-law Pam Bybee of the Kansas City, Mo., area; four grandchildren, Julie Schrader of Desoto, Kan., Mitzie Williams of Belton, Mo., Jill Lovett of Atlanta, Ga., and David Lovett of Waynesville, N.C.; 10 great-grandchildren, Julie’s children, Zachary, Noah, Mahlea and Sophia; David’s daughter Victoria; Mitzie’s children, Sydnee, Jimmy, Blake, Shawna and Faith; sisters Mary and Tom Billings of Des Moines, Faye Mark of Inverness, Fla., and Martha and Jim Ford of Indianola; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Humeston Christian United Methodist Church in Humeston Feb. 6 with the Rev. Dale O’Connell officiating. Burial was in the Humeston Cemetery.

Arrangements were through the Slade – O’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon and Lamoni.

A memorial fund has been established by the family.

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