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Funeral services for RachelVan Horn Raikes, age 100,whose death occured at TaborManor, Dec. 18, were held atthe Crawford-Reeves Funeral*Home Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Irving Mitchell.Interment was in Thurman Cemetery.Casket bearers: Bill Johnson, Eddie Schaffner, Owen Pierce, Chester Forney, Homer Hockabout and Gerald Richardson.Music; Mrs. Brooks Stanley and Mrs. Dean Surface with Mrs. Donald Douglass at the organ.Flowers; Mrs. Eddie Schaffner, Mrs. Forrest Ball and Mrs. Chester Forney.Memory book; Mrs. Gary Ware.Rachel Lockwood, daughter of Jared and Darkes Ann Lockwood was born June 18, 1977 on a farm in Mills county, where she spent her early years. She joined the Christian church and was baptized in the Missouri River during the month of January.• In 1900 she was married to William Van Horn and for more than 40 years she was a busy farm wife, assisting her husband in farming operation until his death in 1943.To this union six sons were born, Fred, Dan, Sidney, Everett, Jess and Hubert.Practically her entire life was spent in the Bartlett area, until nearly two years ago when she moved to the Tabor Manor.Last June, she was compli .......mented on her 100th birthday when her sons and their families entertained at “Open House” at Tabor Manor.Survivors include, 2 sons, Sidney of Tabor and Hubert of Bartlett; 6 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.Memorials are suggested for the Tabor Ambulance Fund,Chapter GG, PEO met at the home of Mrs. Ward Slothower last Tuesday evening. Mrs. L. M. Spencer, president, conducted the business meeting, followed by the program, “Happiness is Sharing the Christmas Story” given by Mrs. Stan Weatherhead.On Jan. 17 the chapter will meet with Mrs. E. G. Newlon.Twenty-three Senior Citizens met at Valley View recreation hall Tuesday noon for a potluck dinner and Christmas party.The president Mrs. Hazel Surface conducted the business meeting when committee reports were given. The story “The Other Wisemen” wasread by Mrs. Thelma Surface.Pitch furnished entertainment for the afternoon. The next meeting will be Jan. 3 when the new officers will preside.Home for the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James E, Anderson are Barry Anderson of Nashville, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. Rick Anderson and Ryan of Colfax, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Anderson of Osage.Mr. and Mrs. James
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Opinion Tribune
Glenwood, Iowa, US
Wed, Dec 28, 1977
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