James Wallace Baird
1847 - 1923 (76 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. James Wallace Baird was born on 18 Sep 1847 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 27 Sep 1923 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 29 Sep 1923 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1900, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1920, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
Obituary from Find a Grave and Kim Thompson:
Prominent Farmer Is Laid to Rest.
In the death of James Wallace Baird, which occurred September 27th (1923), the community suffers a real loss. He was one who could be depended upon, clear spoken, and ever ready to help those in need. His kindly counsel will be greatly missed.
He was born September 18, 1847, in Louisa County, Iowa, and died at is home near Mediapolis, Iowa, nine days after his seventy-sixth birthday. On April 7th, 1871, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Walkenshaw and had lived in the home where he passed away, fifty years.
To this union nine children were born, all of whom live near Morning Sun, with the exception of Dr. Oliver E. Baird of Blanchard, Iowa. All the children are living with the exception of Otto C. Baird, who passed away in 1910. The remaining children are: Mrs. Minnie L. Carithers, Edmund A., Merrill W., Oliver E., Ralph E., Oscar M., Mrs. Lena May Robertson and Mrs. Blanche U. Thompson.
Early in life he joined the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian church where, in after years, he served faithfully as deacon, and to the end of his life he was treasurer until failing health made it impossible, Mr. Baird was to be found regularly at the church he loved on the Sabbath day.
Those who were bending over him in his last moments caught his last words "The Almighty has power."
Funeral services were conducted at Sharon church and he was buried at Sharon cemetery, Saturday, September 29, 1923.
Morning Sun News-Herald, 4 Oct 1923
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22318418/james-wallace-bairdJames married Mary Ann Walkinshaw on 7 Apr 1871. Mary (daughter of John Walkinshaw and Margaret Glasgow) was born on 19 Mar 1850 in Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio; died on 21 Nov 1948 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 24 Nov 1948 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Minnie Lauretta Baird
was born on 24 Aug 1874 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Jun 1950 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 1 Jul 1950 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. - 3. Edmond Alfonz Baird was born on 13 Sep 1876 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Nov 1941 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 1 Dec 1941 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 4. Lena Mabel Baird was born on 20 Aug 1878 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Sep 1952 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 5. Merrill Waldo Baird was born on 25 Dec 1880 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Sep 1964 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 6. Oliver Emmett Baird was born on 8 Dec 1882 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 8 Feb 1964 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Tarkio Home Cemetery, Tarkio, Atchison County, Missouri.
- 7. Otto Clarence Baird was born on 17 Jul 1886 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Aug 1910 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 8. Ralph Ehrman Baird was born on 4 Jun 1888 in Garland, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 8 Dec 1963 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 9. Oscar Marion Baird was born on 15 Aug 1890 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 30 Mar 1960 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 10. Blanche Verona Baird was born on 15 Aug 1890 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 25 Feb 1983; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Generation: 2
2. Minnie Lauretta Baird (1.James1) was born on 24 Aug 1874 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Jun 1950 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 1 Jul 1950 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
MORNING SUN WOMAN DIES LAST THURSDAY
Mrs. Minnie Carithers, 74, a life resident of the Morning Sun community died at the Burlington hospital at 11:45 am Thursday where she was taken June 24 following a fall at her home when her left hip was fractured. She was the former Minnie Baird, daughter of James and Mary Ann Walkinshaw Baird and was born on a farm in the Sharon vicinity August 24, 1875, where she grew up. She was married to James Carithers August 14, 1895, who died in 1943.
She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Clark Sexton, Oakville; Mrs. Lester Kerns Blairstown; Mrs. D. T. Armstrong, Morning Sun; one son, William, Galesburg, Illinois; ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Meyers, Ontario, California, Mrs. J. P. Robertson, Morning Sun; four brothers; Ralph and Oscar Baird, Wapello, Dr. Oliver Baird, Tarkio, Missouri; and M. W. Baird, Morning Sun.
Two brothers are dead. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from the Reformed Presbyterian Church of which she was a member. The Reverend H. C. Patterson officiated and burial was in Elmwood cemetery. [note: this is incorrect, is buried at the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery beside her husband.]
The Wapello Republican, 6 Jul 1950
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24278683/minnie-lauretta-carithersMinnie married James Thomas Carithers in 1896. James was born on 4 Oct 1872 in Pennsylvania; died on 15 Dec 1943 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Dec 1943 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Mabelle Margaret Carithers was born on 10 Mar 1897 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 7 Mar 1992 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa.
- 12. Mary Elizabeth Carithers was born on 30 Oct 1900 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 1 Oct 1992 in Belle Plaine, Benton County, Iowa; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa.
- 13. Ellen Rose Carithers was born on 1 Mar 1904 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 28 Jul 1998; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa.
- 11. Mabelle Margaret Carithers
3. Edmond Alfonz Baird (1.James1) was born on 13 Sep 1876 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Nov 1941 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 1 Dec 1941 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1920, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa
- Census: 1925, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1930, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1940, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
Baird Funeral Is Held In Morning Sun Church Monday
Morning Sun, Ia. – Funeral services for E.A. Baird, 65, life resident of the community, whose death occurred in a Burlington hospital Saturday night, were held Monday afternoon in the Reformed Presbyterian church. The Rev. H.G. Patterson officiated. Burial was in Sharon cemetery.
Mr. Baird was born Sept. 13, 1876 near Mediapolis, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Baird and was married to Elizabeth Cubit Jan. 19, 1906. The widow; his mother, Mrs. Mary Ann Baird, Morning Sun; three sisters, Mesdames J.T. Carithers, John Robertson, Morning Sun and Blanch Thompson, Los Angeles; and four brothers: Dr. Oliver Baird, Tarkio Mo.; Merrel, Mediapolis; and Oscar and Ralph, Morning Sun, survive. Mr. Baird was a ruling elder of the Reformed Presbyterian church several years.
Quad-City Times, Davenport, Iowa. Monday, 1 December 1941.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24278548/edmond-alfonz-bairdEdmond married Elizabeth Cubit on 19 Jan 1906 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. Elizabeth was born on 1 Oct 1876 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 21 May 1973 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Lena Mabel Baird (1.James1) was born on 20 Aug 1878 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Sep 1952 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Morning Sun News Herald. 2 Oct 1952
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church for Mrs. John P. Robertson, 74, who died in Burlington hospital Monday, September 29. Mrs. Robertson had been hospitalized for more than two weeks with a heart ailment.
Lena Mabel Baird was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Baird and was born in Des Moines county on August 20, 1978. On December 31, 1906 she was married to John P. Robertson who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Clayton and James, both of Morning Sun; Mrs. Marjorie Brown, Fulton, Mo., Mrs. Gertrude Fish, Wapello; Mrs. Hilma Gardner, Rock Island, Ill., Mrs. Dorothy Swanson, Burlington; Mrs. Mirian Smith, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Mrs. Betty Caparoon, Muscatine, and Mrs. Barbara Howe, Manteca, Calif. One son, Donald, two brothers and one sister are dead.
Other survivors include 4 brothers, a sister, 21 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.
Final rites were in charge of Re. John O. Edgar and interment was in Sharon cemetery.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24278603/lena-mabel-robertsonLena married John Plake Robertson on 31 Dec 1896 in Des Moines County, Iowa. John was born on 19 Feb 1870 in Indiana; died on 23 Aug 1958 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. Donald Hugo Robertson was born on 4 Oct 1898 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 15 Apr 1948 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 15. Marjorie Violet Robertson was born on 14 Sep 1900 in Louisa County, Iowa; died in Apr 1990; was buried in Callaway Memorial Gardens, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri.
- 16. Gertrude G. Robertson was born on 6 Oct 1902 in Louisa County, Iowa; died on 19 Aug 1982 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Victor Memorial Cemetery, Victor, Iowa County, Iowa.
- 17. Hilma Katherine Robertson was born on 8 Dec 1904 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 14 Sep 2000 in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois; was buried in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois.
- 18. Dorothy May Robertson was born on 13 Jun 1907 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 19 Oct 2002 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 19. James Russell Robertson was born on 14 Jul 1909 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 16 Apr 1985 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 20. Clayton Phillip Robertson was born on 12 Apr 1911 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 2 Mar 2004 in Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas; was buried in Valley Memorial Gardens, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas.
- 21. Elizabeth Rebecca Robertson was born on 18 Apr 1917 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 19 Aug 2002 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa.
- 22. Barbara Janette Robertson was born on 10 Apr 1922 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 13 May 2013; was buried in Park View Cemetery, Manteca, San Joaquin County, California.
- 14. Donald Hugo Robertson
5. Merrill Waldo Baird (1.James1) was born on 25 Dec 1880 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Sep 1964 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1920, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1925, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1930, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
M. W. Baird is Dead at 83
Merrill W. Baird, long-time resident of the Morning Sun community, died Thursday, September 24 (1964) in Burlington hospital. He was 83 years old.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverend Robert Morrow at the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian church Monday afternoon. Burial was in Sharon cemetery.
He was the son of James W. and Mary Ann Walkinshaw Baird and was born in Des Moines county on December 25, 1880. On February 5, 1913, he was married to Ruby Kennedy and they farmed in Des Moines county until they retired in 1945 and moved to Morning Sun.
He was preceded in death by two infant daughters and one son, who died in 1944.
He is survived by his wife, and one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Robb of Morning Sun. Also surviving are five grandsons and one sister, Mrs. Blanche Myers of Santa Ana, California.
Morning Sun News-Herald, 1 Oct 1964
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24278633/merrill-waldo-bairdMerrill married Ruby Kennedy on 5 Feb 1913 in Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. Ruby (daughter of James Kennedy and Martha Jane Creelman) was born on 2 Nov 1888 in Iowa; died on 4 Nov 1971 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6. Oliver Emmett Baird (1.James1) was born on 8 Dec 1882 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 8 Feb 1964 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Tarkio Home Cemetery, Tarkio, Atchison County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: dentist
- Census: 1920, Colfax, Page County, Iowa
- Census: 1925, Blanchard, Page County, Iowa
- Census: 1930, Colfax, Page County, Iowa
Notes:
Dr. O.E. Baird Died After Long Illness
Dr. Oliver E. Baird, retired Tarkio dentist, died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday in Municipal Hospital at Clarinda, Ia., after a long illness. He was 81 years old.
Dr. Baird was born Dec. 8, 1882, at Mediapolis, Ia., a son of J.W. and Mary Ann Walkinshaw Baird. In April 1917, he married Mary Copeland at Blanchard, Ia., Dr. and Mrs. Baird moved to Tarkio from Blanchard in 1936.
Dr. Baird was graduated from the University of Iowa School of Dentistry, Iowa City, in 1913. He practiced dentistry 50 years, and was a life member of the Missouri State Dental Association.
He was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church at Clarinda, I.
Surviving are his wife, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Marian) Murphy, Sidney, Neb.; one grandchild, Nicholas Murphy, Sidney, Neb.; a sister, Mrs. Blanche Myers, Santa Ana, Calif.; and a brother, M.W. Baird, Morning Sun, Ia.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Davis Funeral Home by the Rev. Marion McFarland. Burial was in the Home Cemetery.
The Tarkio Avalanche, Tarkio, Missouri. Thursday, 13 February 1964.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93126898/oliver-emmett-bairdOliver married Mary Agnes Copeland on 9 Apr 1918 in Page County, Iowa. Mary was born on 21 Jan 1886 in Missouri; died on 7 Oct 1964 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Tarkio Home Cemetery, Tarkio, Atchison County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Otto Clarence Baird (1.James1) was born on 17 Jul 1886 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Aug 1910 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: doctor
Notes:
Burlington
Dr. Otto C. Baird, member of a well-known old Des Moines county family, passed away at the hospital here Wednesday afternoon shortly after 3 o’clock. While trying to board a train at Lockridge a week ago Friday he was thrown beneath the wheels. He was brought to the Burlington hospital but the shock had been too great and the intensely hot weather was against him.
Evening Times-Republic, Marshalltown, Iowa. Saturday, 27 August 1910.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115357525/otto-clarence-baird8. Ralph Ehrman Baird (1.James1) was born on 4 Jun 1888 in Garland, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 8 Dec 1963 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1920, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1930, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa
- Census: 1940, Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa
Notes:
Ralph Baird Dies in Wapello
Mr. Ralph E. Baird, 75, died Sunday (December 8, 1963) at 8:10 p.m. at the Poage nursing home in Wapello.
He was the son of James Wallace and Maryanna Walkinshaw Baird, and was born near Garland, Iowa, on June 4, 1888.
On December 21, 1916, he was married to Fannie Vivian Bras. The couple lived in the Wapello-Morning Sun area where they farmed. His wife died in 1941.
On February 24, 1944, he was married to Olive McElhinney who survives, as do four sons and a daughter: Philip of DeKalb, Illinois; James of Davenport; Lloyd of Cedar Rapids; Donald of North Liberty; Mrs. Warren Durst of Muscatine; two brothers and a sister: Merrill Baird of Morning Sun; Oliver Baird of Tarkio, Missouri; Mrs. Blanch Meyers of Santa Ana, California; and eight grandchildren.
Services were Wednesday at the Reformed Presbyterian church in Morning Sun with the Dr. John O. Edgar officiating. Burial was in the Sharon cemetery.
Morning Sun News-Herald, 12 Dec 1963
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24278713/ralph-ehrman-bairdRalph married Fannie Vivian Brass on 21 Dec 1917. Fannie was born on 11 Apr 1894 in Middletown, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 18 Aug 1941 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Philip John Baird was born on 18 Jan 1919 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 9 Oct 2002 in DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois; was buried in Indian Creek Cemetery, Columbus Junction, Louisa County, Iowa.
- 24. Dorothy Ina Baird was born on 6 Aug 1920 in Iowa; died on 12 Mar 1924 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 12 Mar 1924 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 25. Eleanor Ann Baird was born on 18 Feb 1922 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 16 Dec 2010 in Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa.
- 26. James Ehrman Baird was born on 2 Sep 1923 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 4 Jul 1993 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; was buried on 7 Jul 1993 in Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois.
Ralph married Olive McElhinney on 24 Feb 1944 in Des Moines County, Iowa. Olive (daughter of William Robert McElhinney and Mary Eliza Kennedy) was born on 18 Jun 1896 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 31 Aug 1971 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Oscar Marion Baird (1.James1) was born on 15 Aug 1890 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 30 Mar 1960 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1920, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa
- Census: 1925, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa
- Census: 1930, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa
- Census: 1940, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa
Notes:
Sharon Funeral for Oscar Baird
Funeral services were, held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sharon R. P. church for Oscar M. Baird of Mediapolis, 69 year old retired farmer, who died Wednesday, March 30 (1960), at University Hospital in Iowa City. The Reverend J. O. Edgar was in charge of final rites and burial was in Sharon cemetery.
Baird was born August 15, 1890, in Des Moines county. He was the son of James and Mary Ann Wakinshaw Baird. On February 9, 1916, he was married to Ola Harris and until their retirement in 1952 they lived on a farm northeast of Morning Sun. For the past seven years they have lived in Mediapolis.
Surviving are the wife and three daughters: Mrs. Leora Jackson, Macomb, Illinois; Mrs. Evelyn Bohronson, Keota; and Mrs. Marion Marshall of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Also, surviving are three grandchildren.
The Morning Sun News-Herald, 7 Apr 1960
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21087699/oscar-marion-bairdOscar married Ola Melinda Harris on 9 Feb 1916 in Louisa County, Iowa. Ola was born on 14 Jun 1894 in Louisa County, Iowa; died in 1990; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. LeOra E. Baird was born on 3 Jun 1918 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 27 Jul 1982 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois; was buried in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois.
- 28. Evelyn Mary Baird was born on 20 Mar 1920 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 8 May 2015 in Coralville, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa.
- 29. Marian Maxine Baird was born on 25 Nov 1924 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 12 Aug 2015 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was cremated in location of ashes unknown.
10. Blanche Verona Baird (1.James1) was born on 15 Aug 1890 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 25 Feb 1983; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19859369/blanche-verona-thompsonBlanche married Robert Knox Thompson on 13 Dec 1910 in Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. Robert was born on 13 Nov 1882 in Oakdale, Washington County, Illinois; died on 21 Oct 1939 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. James Wilmer Thompson was born on 13 Sep 1913 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 5 Jan 1995 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 31. Robert Kenneth Thompson was born on 22 Sep 1917 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 30 Sep 2003 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 30. James Wilmer Thompson
Generation: 3
11. Mabelle Margaret Carithers (2.Minnie2, 1.James1) was born on 10 Mar 1897 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 7 Mar 1992 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. Notes:
Sexton, Mabelle - Wednesday, 2 p.m. Hagele and Honts Funeral Home, Morning Sun; visitation, 7 to 8 p.m., today.
The Muscatine Journal Muscatine, Iowa. Tuesday, 10 March 1992.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7474829/mabelle-margaret-sexton
Elmwood Gardens-B, Block 2, Lot 5SFamily/Spouse: Clark McLaughlin Sexton. Clark was born on 20 Aug 1898 in Alpha, Henry County, Illinois; died on 13 Apr 1983 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Harold Dean Sexton was born on 9 Jul 1920 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 4 Oct 1990 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 33. Clark M. Sexton was born on 6 Dec 1933 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 25 Apr 1970 in Winthrop, Buchanan County, Iowa; was buried in Saint Josephs Cemetery, Raymond, Black Hawk County, Iowa.
- 32. Harold Dean Sexton
12. Mary Elizabeth Carithers (2.Minnie2, 1.James1) was born on 30 Oct 1900 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 1 Oct 1992 in Belle Plaine, Benton County, Iowa; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa. Notes:
Second marriage to someone with the surname of Hensleigh.
Mary E. Hensleigh, 91, died Thursday in the Belle Plaine Care Center of natural causes. Services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church. Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Russell-Overton Funeral Home.
Survivors include two daughters, Jayne Roth of Luzerne and JoAnn Fiester of Blairstown; and a sister, Ellen Armstrong of Morning Sun.
The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Saturday, 3 October 1992.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31295336/mary-elizabeth-kern
Block 286, Lot NE, 1/4Mary married Lester Earl Kern on 2 Jun 1925 in Louisa County, Iowa. Lester was born on 14 Oct 1898 in Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa; died on 17 Jun 1954; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. James Frederick Kern was born on 1 Feb 1927 in Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa; died on 24 Apr 1989 in Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa.
- 35. Mary JoAnn Kern was born on 6 Mar 1934 in Marengo, Iowa County, Iowa; died on 13 Aug 2018 in Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa.
Family/Spouse: Elanzo Howard Hensleigh. Elanzo was born on 25 Nov 1890 in Washington Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Nov 1977 in Morning Sun Township, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 34. James Frederick Kern
13. Ellen Rose Carithers (2.Minnie2, 1.James1) was born on 1 Mar 1904 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 28 Jul 1998; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7474824/ellen-r.-armstrong
J.C. Brown's Addition, lot 77AEllen married David Thomas Armstrong on 28 May 1927 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. David was born on 15 Apr 1896 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 3 Dec 1981; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
14. Donald Hugo Robertson (4.Lena2, 1.James1) was born on 4 Oct 1898 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 15 Apr 1948 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Robertson – In this city April 15, 1948, Donald Hugo Robertson of Grass Valley, beloved son of John P. and Lena Robertson of Morning Sun, Ia., also survived by seven sister and two brothers; a native of Morning Sun, Ia., aged 49 years. Remains will be forwarded to Morning Sun, Ia., for services and interment. W.F. Gormley & Sons, Funeral Directors.
The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California. Friday, 16 April 1948.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22938931/donald-hugo-robertson15. Marjorie Violet Robertson (4.Lena2, 1.James1) was born on 14 Sep 1900 in Louisa County, Iowa; died in Apr 1990; was buried in Callaway Memorial Gardens, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94909513/marjorie-violet-brown
Shared stone with her husband, Owen T. Brown.Marjorie married Owen Thomas Brown on 29 Dec 1926 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. Owen was born on 30 May 1900 in Middletown, Montgomery County, Missouri; died on 29 Oct 1966 in Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri; was buried on 31 Oct 1966 in Callaway Memorial Gardens, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
16. Gertrude G. Robertson (4.Lena2, 1.James1) was born on 6 Oct 1902 in Louisa County, Iowa; died on 19 Aug 1982 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Victor Memorial Cemetery, Victor, Iowa County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: chiropractor
Notes:
Gertrude Fish, 79
Wapello, Iowa – Gertrude R. Fish, 79, of Wapello died Thursday at Burlington Medical Center.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Victor Cemetery.
Visitation is 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, when an Order of Eastern Star Service will be conducted at 7 p.m.
Gertrude Robertson married Virgil Fish in 1927 in Marengo.
She graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, in 1924 and practiced chiropractic in Wapello since that time. She never retired.
She was a member of Chapter 257, Order of Eastern Star, Wapello.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Lela Leverin, Keystone; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Marjorie Brown, Fulton, Mo.; Hilma Gardner, Rock Island; Dorothy Swanson, San Jose, Calif.; Marian Smith, San Diego, Calif.; Betty Caparoon, Muscatine; and Barbara Howe, Manteca, Calif.; and brothers, Clayton Robertson, McAllen, Texas and James Robertson, Morning Sun.
Quad-City Times, Davenport, Iowa. Friday, 20 August 1982.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230816956/gertrude-fishGertrude married Virgil Theodore Fish on 25 Oct 1927 in Marengo County, Iowa. Virgil was born on 25 Oct 1899 in Victor, Iowa County, Iowa; died in Jun 198726 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Victor Memorial Cemetery, Victor, Iowa County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
17. Hilma Katherine Robertson (4.Lena2, 1.James1) was born on 8 Dec 1904 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 14 Sep 2000 in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois; was buried in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois. Notes:
Services for Hilma C. Gardner, 95, Rock Island, are 11 a.m. Monday at Memorial Heights United Methodist Church, Rock Island, where she was a member. Burial is in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation is 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Wheelan Funeral Home, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to the church or to a favorite charity.
Mrs. Gardner died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000, at Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island.
Hilma Robertson was born Dec. 8, 1904, in Morning Sun, Iowa, the daughter of John P. and Lena M. Baird Robertson. She married Herbert V. Gardner June 22, 1926, in Morning Sun. He died in June 1992.
Mrs. Gardner had worked for the Rock Island County Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, retiring in 1962.
She was a member of the Methodist Women of the church.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Kathryn Gustafson, Rock Island, and Dorothy and M. Gordon Tipple, Rock Island; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Clayton Robertson, McAllen, Texas; and sisters, Marian Smith and Barbara Howe, both of Manteca, Calif., Dorothy Swanson, Sheffield, Iowa, and Betty Caparoon, Muscatine, Iowa.
Dispatch - Argus QCOnline.com
Obituaries for September 16, 2000
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140981049/hilma-catherine-gardner
Lot 28, Section 19Hilma married Herbert Vivien Gardner on 22 Jun 1926 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. Herbert was born on 27 Feb 1904 in Williamsburg, Iowa County, Iowa; died on 25 Jun 1992 in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois; was buried in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. Kathryn Vivian Gardner was born on 23 Jul 1928 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; died on 9 Oct 2013 in Duluth, Saint Louis County, Minnesota; was buried in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois.
- 36. Kathryn Vivian Gardner
18. 
Dorothy May Robertson (4.Lena2, 1.James1) was born on 13 Jun 1907 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 19 Oct 2002 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: nurse
Notes:
Swanson
Sheffield – Dorothy May Swanson, 95, of Sheffield, died Saturday (October 19, 2002) at the Sheffield Care Center.
An inurnment service will be held later this week at Memorial Park Cemetery, Burlington, Iowa. Hogan Bremer Moor Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City, is in charge of local arrangements.
The family asks that memorial contributions be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the Sheffield Care Center.
Dorothy was born January 13, 1907, in Des Moines County, Iowa, a daughter of John Plake and Lena Mable (Baird) Robertson. She graduated from high school and then from the Burlington Protestant Hospital School for Nurses in 1932.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Robert Andrew Swanson o September 11, 1937. She worked as a nurse for nearly 40 years, retiring in 1972. After her retirement, Dorothy moved to San Jose, Calif., until failing health required her to move to the Sheffield Care Center to be near family. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed dearly by her entire family.
Dorothy is survived by four children: Robert Jon Swanson and his wife, Gail, of Aurora, Colo., Nancy Karen Huffman and her husband, Robert, of Mount Pleasant, Gayle Winfrey of Sheffield, and Donald Thomas Swanson of Scappose, Ore.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Clayton Robertson, of McAllen, Texas; and two sisters, Betty Caparoon of Muscatine, and Barbara Howe of Manteca, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Donald and James Robertson; and four sisters, Marjorie Brown, Hilma Gardner, Gertrude Fish and Marian Smith.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, (641)423-2372.
Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa. Sunday, 29 October 2002.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113664861/dorothy-r_-swanson
Rest Haven, Lot 199, Space 2Dorothy married Robert Andrew Swanson on 11 Sep 1937 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. Robert was born on 2 Oct 1904 in Riverton, Fremont County, Iowa; died on 26 Apr 1967 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
19. James Russell Robertson (4.Lena2, 1.James1) was born on 14 Jul 1909 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 16 Apr 1985 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Morning Sun - James R. Robertson, 75, died Tuesday, April 16, at Burlington Medical Center.
He was born to John P. and Lena Baird Robertson on July 15, 1909, and rural Mediapolis. He married Vessie Meyers on December 25, 1933 at Wapello.
The couple farmed for many years, until his retirement. He was a member of the Morning Sun Lions Club, the Louisa County Historical Society, the Garden Club and the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Surviving: His wife, Morning Sun; a son, Milton, Janesville, California; daughter, Janet Caudle, Lexington, Massachusetts; eight grandchildren; a brother, Clayton Robertson, McAllen, Texas; six sisters, Hilma Gardner, Rock Island, Illinois, Marjorie Brown, Felton, Missouri, Dorothy Swanson, Campbell, California, Marian Smith, San Diego, California, Betty Caparoon, Muscatine, and Barbara Howe, Manteca, California.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Harlan Naylor, Sharon Cemetery. A memorial has been established
The Hawk Eye, Burlington, IA, April 18, 1985
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/175488230/james-russell-robertsonJames married Jennie Elvessie "Vessie" Meyers on 25 Dec 1933 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa. Jennie was born on 2 Oct 1906 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 25 Jun 1994 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. Valeda Joanne Robertson was born on 2 Dec 1935 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 16 Feb 1936 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Feb 1936 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 38. Marlene S. Robertson was born on 9 May 1937 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 21 Dec 1971 in Honolulu, Hawaii; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa.
- 39. Milton A. Robertson was born on 14 Sep 1939 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 13 Mar 2012 in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 37. Valeda Joanne Robertson
20. Clayton Phillip Robertson (4.Lena2, 1.James1) was born on 12 Apr 1911 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 2 Mar 2004 in Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas; was buried in Valley Memorial Gardens, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas. Other Events:
- Census: 1940, Marshall, Louisa County, Iowa
Notes:
Clayton P. Robertson. The Heavenly Choir has a new bass singer today! Clayton is home with the Lord. He was born April 12, 1911, on a farm near Mediapolis, Iowa, to the late John and Lena Mabel Robertson — the 7th of 10 children. He died March 2, 2004, in McAllen.
He was active in the church choir of St. Mark United Methodist Church in McAllen, Texas, for 34 years. He was also a founding member of the barber shop harmony group known as the Magic Valley Men of A Chord, and sang with them for about 15 years. Clayton's greatest delight was as a volunteer librarian at Taylor Christian School where he would read to the children during the library hour.
Mr. Robertson is survived by his son, Dwight Robertson; daughter-in-law, Becky Cantu Robertson, both of McAllen; two daughters, Linda J. Robertson of Alameda, Calif. and Carol Green; son-in-law, Douglas Green, both of Fairfax, Va.; three granddaughters, Amy Pettus of San Jose, Calif., Lisa (Bill) McCrory of Coeuer D`Alene, Idaho and Erin Robertson of Bloomington, Ill.; three grandsons, Jason (Michelle) Green, Jeremy Green both of Fairfax, Va., and Steve Robertson of Los Angeles, Calif.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2004, at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 301 W. Pecan Avenue, McAllen, Texas. Burial will follow at Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in McAllen.
The family asks that memorial donations be made to Taylor Christian School, 2021 West Jackson Avenue, McAllen, Texas 78501. Kreidler Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26754731/clayton-phillip-robertsonClayton married Alice Lucille Schmeiser on 8 Jun 1938 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa. Alice (daughter of Joseph Schmeiser and Mary Elizabeth Rieman) was born on 28 Jun 1913 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 19 May 1997 in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas; was buried in Valley Memorial Gardens, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
21. Elizabeth Rebecca Robertson (4.Lena2, 1.James1) was born on 18 Apr 1917 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 19 Aug 2002 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa. Notes:
SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Elizabeth R. Caparoon, 90, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Muscatine, died Sunday, August 19, 2007, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.
Private family services will be at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services. The Rev. Lloyd Mansfield of the Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.
Mrs. Caparoon was born April 18, 1917, in Morning Sun, the daughter of John P. and Lena M. Baird Robertson. She married Richard C. Caparoon December 24, 1936, in Long Beach, Calif. He died in 2006.
She was a homemaker all her life and a member of the Women of the Moose.
She felt her family was always the most important aspect of her life.
She will be deeply missed by two her sons, Phillip E. Caparoon and his wife, Monna, of Houston, Texas and William C. Caparoon and special friend, Maria Niaves, of Madison, Wisconsin; a daughter, Shirley A. Oberhaus and her husband, Patrick, of Muscatine; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/78066177/elizabeth-rebecka-caparoonElizabeth married Richard C. Caparoon on 24 Dec 1936 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. Richard was born on 20 Nov 1916 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 10 Jan 2006 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
22. Barbara Janette Robertson (4.Lena2, 1.James1) was born on 10 Apr 1922 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 13 May 2013; was buried in Park View Cemetery, Manteca, San Joaquin County, California. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188223160/barbara-janette-howe
Waterswall/C/3Barbara married Walter Thompson Howe on 28 Feb 1942 in Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa. Walter was born on 29 Jul 1920; died on 23 Sep 2005; was buried in Park View Cemetery, Manteca, San Joaquin County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
23. Philip John Baird (8.Ralph2, 1.James1) was born on 18 Jan 1919 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 9 Oct 2002 in DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois; was buried in Indian Creek Cemetery, Columbus Junction, Louisa County, Iowa. Other Events:
- _MILT: World War II. US Navy.
Notes:
Philip Baird DEKALB, Ill.
Philip J. Baird, 83, DeKalb, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at his home. Services are 7 p.m. today at the Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb. Chaplain Goldy Mortensen will officiate. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Additional services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello. The Rev. Darryl Erickson will officiate. Visitation is one hour prior to services Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be Monday at Indian Creek Cemetery, rural Columbus Junction, with military rites provided by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Glenn Allen Post No. 5166, Wapello. A memorial has been established at Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115.
Mr. Baird was born on Jan. 18, 1919, in Mediapolis, the son of Ralph and Fannie Brass Baird. He married Wanda C. Shew on Oct. 21, 1945, in Grandview. He graduated from Wapello High School, Wapello, and earned a bachelors of arts from Iowa State University, Ames.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He was employed by the Extension Service at Iowa State University and later worked for the Illinois Department of Job Service as a Veteran's representative, where he retired. He was a member of the Grace Free Lutheran Church, DeKalb; American Legion Post No. 66, where he served as past commander; VFW Post No. 2287, DeKalb; and the DeKalb County Voiture.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Barbara Hoyle and her husband, Randy, of Naperville; a granddaughter, Valerie Hoyle; two brothers, Don Baird and his wife, Wanda, of Coralville and Lloyd Baird and his wife, Joan, of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Eleanor Durst of Muscatine; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Dorothy Baird; a brother, Jim Baird; a niece, Nancy Durst; and his stepmother, Olive Baird.
Ralph J. Wittich Riley Freers Funeral Home, no date.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140973708/philip-john-bairdPhilip married Wanda C. Shew on 21 Oct 1945 in Grandview, Louisa County, Iowa. Wanda was born on 31 Jul 1923 in Grandview, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 19 Jun 2006 in Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois; was buried in Indian Creek Cemetery, Columbus Junction, Louisa County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
24. Dorothy Ina Baird (8.Ralph2, 1.James1) was born on 6 Aug 1920 in Iowa; died on 12 Mar 1924 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 12 Mar 1924 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Baird Infant At Morning Sun Dies
Special to the Democrat
Morning Sun, Ia., March 14. – Dorothy Ina Baird, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Baird, died Wednesday night at the home north of Morning Sun after 23 hours illness. The child had been stricken with scarlet fever and two other children of the family are ill. The body was taken to Sharon cemetery for burial and Rev. B.D. Martin conducted a brief service at the grave.
Quad-City Times, Davenport, Iowa. Friday, 14 March 1924.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115380403/dorothy-ina-baird25. Eleanor Ann Baird (8.Ralph2, 1.James1) was born on 18 Feb 1922 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 16 Dec 2010 in Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa. Notes:
MUSCATINE, Iowa
Eleanor A. Durst, 88, of Muscatine, died Thursday, December 16, 2010, at Carrington Place. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2010, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend David Ivie of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Honorary bearers will be Jacob Adamson, Don Baird, and Lloyd Baird. Casket bearers will be Corey Harris, Andrew Harris, Don Barton, and Brian Baird. A time of food and fellowship will be held at First Presbyterian Church following the committal service. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2010, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
Eleanor was born on February 18, 1922, in Wapello, the daughter of Ralph E. and Fanny V. Bras Baird. She married Warren C. Durst on January 1, 1942. He preceded her in death on July 10, 1999.
She retired from Thatcher Plastics after over 25 years of employment. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include one granddaughter, Stephany Adamson and husband, Don Barton, of Muscatine; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lloyd Baird and wife, Joan, of Cedar Rapids, and Don Baird and wife, Wanda, of Iowa City; and several special nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Thomas Michael Durst on September 3, 2010; one daughter, Nancy Lynn Durst in infancy; and two brothers, Philip Baird and wife and James Baird and wife, Mary.
Ralph J. Wittich Riley Freers Funeral Home
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153370774/eleanor-ann-durstEleanor married Warren Chauncey Durst on 1 Jan 1942. Warren was born on 8 Feb 1918 in Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa; died on 10 Jul 1990 in Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 40. Thomas Michael Durst was born on 21 Feb 1946 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 3 Sep 2010 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in unknown.
- 41. Nancy Lynn Durst was born on 6 Nov 1951; died on 25 May 1952 in Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa.
- 40. Thomas Michael Durst
26. James Ehrman Baird (8.Ralph2, 1.James1) was born on 2 Sep 1923 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 4 Jul 1993 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; was buried on 7 Jul 1993 in Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois. Other Events:
- _MILT: World War II. US Army. Tech 4
Notes:
James Baird
Davenport – Services for James E. Baird, 69, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cunnick-Collins Mortuary, Davenport. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today.
Mr. Baird died Sunday at his home.
He was a beautician at M.L. Parker for 25 years and retired from Red Jacket (Marley Pump) in 1990. In May of this year, he retired from Wal-Mart, Bettendorf.
He married Mary-Virginia Parish in 1943 in Memphis, Mo., during World War II while serving in the U.S. Army as a technical sergeant until discharge in 1945.
Memberships included Reformed Presbyterian Church, Wapello, during his youth, and later, St. John’s United Methodist Church, before becoming part of Grace United Methodist Church, Davenport. He loved his family and the Lord.
A memorial fund has been established.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Deborah (Mrs. William) Bishel, Davenport; a son, David, Davenport; three grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; a sister, Eleanor (Mrs. Warren) Durst, Muscatine; and brothers, Donald, Coralville; Lloyd, Cedar Rapids; and Phil, DeKalb, Ill.
Quad-City Times, Davenport, Iowa. Tuesday, 6 July 1993.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/313072/james-e-baird
Plot: Q - 282James married Mary Virginia Parish on 10 Apr 1943 in Memphis, Scotland County, Missouri. Mary was born on 18 Apr 1925 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 26 Feb 2008 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; was buried in Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
27. LeOra E. Baird (9.Oscar2, 1.James1) was born on 3 Jun 1918 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 27 Jul 1982 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois; was buried in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147004080/leora-e.-jackson
Trinity 091-C-2Family/Spouse: Fred Wayne Jackson. Fred was born on 10 Sep 1917 in Montgomery County, Alabama; died on 6 Nov 1964 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois; was buried in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
28. Evelyn Mary Baird (9.Oscar2, 1.James1) was born on 20 Mar 1920 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 8 May 2015 in Coralville, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa. Notes:
Evelyn Mary Bohrofen was born March 20, 1920 in Morning Sun, Iowa, the daughter of Oscar and Ola(Harris)Baird. She graduated from Morning Sun High School and received cosmetology training. She lived in California for a couple of years and then moved to Keota in the early 1940's. On January 21, 1945 Evelyn was united in marriage to Dennis Bohrofen at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. She worked as a beautician for 35 years, and ran Evelyn's Beauty Shop in Keota for many years, retiring in 1973. In 1996 Evelyn and Dennis moved to Wellman. She was a past member of TTT. She enjoyed spending time with her family, boating, being on the water, and she loved her cats.
Evelyn died on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Windmill Manor in Coralville at the age of 95 years. Evelyn is survived by a son Monte Bohrofen and wife Judy of Clive; a daughter Tracy Bohrofen and husband Kent Behrens of Omaha, Nebraska; and a sister Marian Haney of Mediapolis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dennis, and a sister Leora Jackson. A private graveside service will be at a later date in the St. Mary Cemetery in Keota. The Powell Funeral Home in Wellman is in charge of the arrangements.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146331443/evelyn-mary-bohrofenEvelyn married Dennis Dean Bohrofen on 21 Jan 1945 in Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa. Dennis was born on 13 Sep 1923 in Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa; died on 29 Dec 2000 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
29. Marian Maxine Baird (9.Oscar2, 1.James1) was born on 25 Nov 1924 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 12 Aug 2015 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was cremated in location of ashes unknown. Notes:
Marian Maxine Haney
Marian was born on November 25, 1924 and passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Marian was a resident of Mediapolis, Iowa at the time of her passing. She graduated from Morning Sun High School. She was preceded in death by her husband Garfield. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Thielen Crematory.
Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 13, 2015.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/marian-haney-obituary?pid=175621193
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150682608/marian-maxine-haneyMarian married Garfield V. Haney on 24 Apr 1964 in Oquawka, Illinois. Garfield was born on 13 Sep 1904 in Blue River, Grant County, Wisconsin; died on 27 Jul 2000 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was cremated in location of ashes unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
30. James Wilmer Thompson (10.Blanche2, 1.James1) was born on 13 Sep 1913 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 5 Jan 1995 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21649404/james-wilmer-thompsonFamily/Spouse: Leatha Mae Drinkall. Leatha was born on 7 Oct 1909 in Wyman, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 24 Aug 1994; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
31. 
Robert Kenneth Thompson (10.Blanche2, 1.James1) was born on 22 Sep 1917 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 30 Sep 2003 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21649160/robert-kenneth_ken_-thompson
Mehaffy Section S, Lot 088Robert married Evelyn Grace McKeown on 1 Jan 1941 in Northfield, Des Moines County, Iowa. Evelyn (daughter of Chester Alan McKeown and Minnie Clara Wunnenberg) was born on 1 Dec 1920 in Newport Township, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 23 Feb 2014 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 42. Alan Thompson was born on 7 Aug 1943 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 3 Dec 2012 in Wynne, Cross County, Arkansa; was buried in Cogbill Cemetery, Wynne, Cross County, Arkansas.
- 42. Alan Thompson
Generation: 4
32. Harold Dean Sexton (11.Mabelle3, 2.Minnie2, 1.James1) was born on 9 Jul 1920 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 4 Oct 1990 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- _MILT: World War II. US Army.
Notes:
Dubuque Telegraph Herald October 6, 1990,p.5A
The Hawk Eye
Harold D. Sexton, 70, of 3315 Foot Hill Drive, Dubuque, formerly of Burlington, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 1990, at Mercy Hospital, Dubuque.
Born July 9, 1920, in Mediapolis, he was the son of Clark and Mabelle Carrithers Sexton.
He married Anna E. Smith May 3, 1941, in Burlington. He was a member of the TriState Masonic Lodge No. 673, the High 12 of Masonic Lodge, the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dubuque, SCORE, and the Society of Automotive Engineers. He was a product safety engineer for the John Deere Tractor Works in Dubuque for 31 years. He was presently employed by Dreyfus Consulting Firm of New York City and Waterloo. He had a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from Ames and a Master's Degree in business from the University of Iowa. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as captain in the Engineer Corps in the Pacific Theater.
Surviving are his wife; his mother, Morning Sun; one daughter, Mrs. Joyce (Charles) Vesey, Muscatine; two sons, David L. Sexton, Dubuque, and Major Dennis D. Sexton, Washington, D.C.; one sister, Mrs. Marilyn Westfall, Columbus City; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Egelhof Casper Strueber Funeral Home, 1145 Locust Street, Dubuque. The Masonic service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
The service for Mr. Sexton will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Egelhof Funeral Home. The graveside committal service will be 2:30 p.m. Monday in Burlington Memorial Park.
A memorial has been established.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/117837804/harold-dean-sexton
Plot: Lutheran 116-2Harold married Anna Elizabeth Smith on 3 May 1941 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Anna was born on 11 May 1921 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 21 Jan 1991 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
33. Clark M. Sexton (11.Mabelle3, 2.Minnie2, 1.James1) was born on 6 Dec 1933 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 25 Apr 1970 in Winthrop, Buchanan County, Iowa; was buried in Saint Josephs Cemetery, Raymond, Black Hawk County, Iowa. Notes:
Clark M. Sexton
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Raymond for Clark M. Sexton, 36, of 6421 Lafayette St., who was killed in a car-truck mishap early Saturday.
The Rev. Paul Grace will officiate and Amvet Post 19 will provide military rights. A rosary service was to be at 8 p.m. Monday in the Oppold Funeral Home by the Catholic Order of Foresters.
The Courier, Waterloo, Iowa. Monday, 27 April 1970.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132618673/clark-m.-sexton34. James Frederick Kern (12.Mary3, 2.Minnie2, 1.James1) was born on 1 Feb 1927 in Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa; died on 24 Apr 1989 in Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer, truck driver
Notes:
James F. Kern, 62, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Blairstown and Marengo, died Monday in Veterans Administration Medical Center at Muskogee, Okla. after a sudden illness. He was a retired farmer and truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Norma; a son, James Jr. of Chicago; two daughters, Deborah Berstler of Cedar rapids and Susan Ellenberger of Carson City, Nev.; his mother, Mary Kern Hensleigh of Blairstown; two sisters, Jayne Roth of rural Luzerne and Jo Ann Fiester of Blairstown; and three grandchildren.
Memorial services: 1 p.m. Friday, First Presbyterian Church. Inurnment; Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Russell’s, Blairstown, and from 11 a.m. to services time Friday at the church. A memorial fund has been established.
The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Wednesday, 26 April 1989.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31295333/james-frederick-kern
Block 286, 1/2James married Norma Mae Zigler on 9 Jan 1949 in Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa. Norma was born on 2 Jul 1929 in Iowa County, Iowa; died on 16 Jul 2016 in Hiawatha, Linn County, Iowa; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
35. Mary JoAnn Kern (12.Mary3, 2.Minnie2, 1.James1) was born on 6 Mar 1934 in Marengo, Iowa County, Iowa; died on 13 Aug 2018 in Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa. Notes:
JoAnn Fiester, 84, of Blairstown, died Monday, August 13, 2018 at her home.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, at First Presbyterian Church, Blairstown by Diane Vorhies. Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church and after 9 a.m. on Thursday.
JoAnn is survived by her companion, Harold Alcott of Blairstown; three daughters, Dixie (Joe) Hyde of Ames, Jeri (Don) Maas of Norway and Holly Karsten of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Justin, Emily (Edward), Luke (Beth), Clint (Erica), Josi (Austin), Tyler (Cody) and McKenna (Dillon); great grandchildren, Ivan, Fletcher, Kingston, Macoy and two on the way; sister, Jayne Roth of Blairstown and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, son in-law, Denny Karsten, and brother, James F. Kern.
JoAnn was born March 6, 1934 in Marengo, the daughter of Lester and Mary Kern.
She spent many years as a bookkeeper at the ME-TOO office and worked as a waitress at the Blairstown Café. Until her retirement, she was the bookkeeper at the 4 County Co-Op.
JoAnn was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Blairstown Legion Auxiliary.
JoAnn was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved spending time with them and watching them grow.
She enjoyed reading and time spent at her church where she was very involved.
A memorial fund has been established in JoAnn’s name.
Teahen Funeral Home
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192217557/mary-joann-fiester
Block 286 1/2 Lot W 1/4Family/Spouse: Richard C. Fiester. Richard was born on 1 Jun 1931; died on 14 Oct 2001 in Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
36. Kathryn Vivian Gardner (17.Hilma3, 4.Lena2, 1.James1) was born on 23 Jul 1928 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; died on 9 Oct 2013 in Duluth, Saint Louis County, Minnesota; was buried in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois. Notes:
Kathryn V. Gustafson, 85, of Rock Island, her final day came during the eleventh hour, the tenth month, and ninth day of 2013. In September she embarked on a trip to the Northwood's of Minnesota with her sister Dorothy and niece Andrea. Shortly after arriving though, she needed emergency care and was transferred to Duluth. She fought complications, was there 24 days while recuperating, Sue and Bill, being at her side Wednesday morning.
Services are 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, Rock Island. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/118554047/kathryn-vivian-gustafsonKathryn married Richard C. Gustafson on 20 Feb 1948. Richard was born on 30 Jun 1925 in Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois; died on 15 May 1995 in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois; was buried in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
37. Valeda Joanne Robertson (19.James3, 4.Lena2, 1.James1) was born on 2 Dec 1935 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 16 Feb 1936 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Feb 1936 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Robertson Infant Dies; Rites Held
Wapello – The two month old daughter, Valeda Joanne, of Mr. and Mrs. James Robertson died Sunday morning at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Robertson. Funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon and burial made in Sharon cemetery, south of Morning Sun.
The Muscatine Journal, Muscatine, Iowa. Monday, 17 February 1936.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136046708/valeda-joanne-robertson38. Marlene S. Robertson (19.James3, 4.Lena2, 1.James1) was born on 9 May 1937 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 21 Dec 1971 in Honolulu, Hawaii; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. Notes:
Mrs. Marlene Wilson
Morning Sun – Funeral services for Mrs. Marlene Sue Wilson, 34, of Honolulu, Hawaii, former Morning Sun resident, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church near Morning Sun.
Dr. G.M. Robb will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery. The body is at the Pierce Funeral Home in Morning Sun.
Mrs. Wilson died Wednesday, Dec. 22 at her home.
A daughter of James and Vessie Meyers Robertson, she was born May 9, 1937 at Wapello. She was a graduate of Morning Sun High School and the Burlington Hospital School of Nursing where she previously was a member of the hospital teaching staff.
The former Marlene Sue Robertson married David Kyle Wilton, Sept. 6, 1958 at Morning Sun.
Survivors include her husband, David, who is stationed with the U.S. Air Force at Honolulu; a son, David and a daughter, Tami, both at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Robertson, Wapello; a brother, Milton Robertson of Fairplay, Colo. and a sister, Mrs. Janet Caudle, Quebec, Canada.
The Muscatine Journal, Muscatine, Iowa. Monday, 27 December 1971.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9499535/marlene-sue-wilson
Elmwood Gardens-C, Lot 1239. Milton A. Robertson (19.James3, 4.Lena2, 1.James1) was born on 14 Sep 1939 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 13 Mar 2012 in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Milton A. Robertson, 72, of rural Douds died at 7:07 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2012, in the emergency room of Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua.
Born Sept. 14, 1939, in rural Morning Sun, he was the son of James R. and Jennie Elvessie Meyers Robertson. On June 17, 1961, he married Janell V. Luebs in Denver.
Mr. Robertson farmed south of Douds, owned and operated Douds Kwik Stop convenience store and was a longtime bus driver for Van Buren Community Schools. He worked as a range conservationist for the U.S. Forest Service in Colorado and northern California, retired in 1987 and moved to Douds.
He graduated from Morning Sun High School and Colorado State University.
He served as chairman of the administrative board of Christ United Methodist Church in Douds and served the church in many capacities.
He was a past master of Celestial Lodge No. 413, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, Douds, member of Ottumwa York Rite and Davenport Scottish Rite Masonic bodies and currently president of Ottumwa Scottish Rite Club.
He was Chequest township clerk, member of Douds Community Club and previous member of Lions Clubs in the West and in Cantril. He was active in the Republican Party.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Cindy Rawls of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Elizabeth Enserro of Lonetree, Colo.; one son, James Robertson of Douds; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Janet Caudle of Bonne Terre, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery, rural Morning Sun.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86852968/milton-a.-robertson40. Thomas Michael Durst (25.Eleanor3, 8.Ralph2, 1.James1) was born on 21 Feb 1946 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 3 Sep 2010 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in unknown. Notes:
Muscatine Iowa- Michael Durst, 64, of Muscatine, died Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at the V.A. Medical Center in Iowa City.
Rev. David Ivle will officiate the service. Military rites will be b provided by the combined squads of the American Legion #27 and the V.F.W. Post 1565. A time of food and fellowship will follow at the First Presbyterian Church.
Memorials may be made to the family in care of his daughter, Stephanie Adamson.
Mike was born Feb. 21, 1946, in Burlington, the son of Warren and Eleanor Baird Durst. He married Janice Bachelor in August 1966; they later divorced.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1971-74 in the Vietnam War.
He was an owner/operator of MCE Durst Trucking Co.
He was a member of the National Hot Rod Association. He loved drag racing, especially racing his MOPARS and riding his Harley.
He is survived by his daughter. Stephanie Adamson and husband Don Barton of Muscatine, six grandchildren; and his mother, Eleanor Durst of Muscatine.
He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Nancy, in infancy.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153416496/thomas-michael-durst41. Nancy Lynn Durst (25.Eleanor3, 8.Ralph2, 1.James1) was born on 6 Nov 1951; died on 25 May 1952 in Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa. Notes:
Funeral Rites Conducted for Dust Infant
Nancy Lynn Durst, six-months-old daughter of Warren and Eleanor Baird Durst of 205 West Fulliam street, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Hershey hospital.
She was born Nov. 6, 1951 and was a member of the First Presbyterian church.
Surviving are her parents; one brother, Michael, at home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. George Pantel, Muscatine; and maternal grandfather, Ralph Baird, Wapello.
Services were held at 3:30 p.m. today at the chapel of the Fairbanks Home for Funerals, Dr. Joseph Kennedy, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, was in charge.
Burial was at Greenwood cemetery.
The Muscatine Journal, Muscatine, Iowa. Monday, 26 May 1952.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153417361/nancy-lynn-durst42. 
Alan Thompson (31.Robert3, 10.Blanche2, 1.James1) was born on 7 Aug 1943 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 3 Dec 2012 in Wynne, Cross County, Arkansa; was buried in Cogbill Cemetery, Wynne, Cross County, Arkansas. Notes:
Obituary from Find a Grave and Kim Thompson.
Mr. Alan Robert Thompson, 69, of Wynne, Arkansas, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012, in Wynne.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Lou Thompson and father, Kenneth Robert Thompson.
Mr. Thompson was born, August 7, 1943, in Burlington, Iowa. He moved to the Wynne area in 1978.
He was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Forrest City, Arkansas. He was a Senior Manager of Sales for Sanyo.
Survivors are his son, Dale Robert Thompson of Fayetteville, Arkansas; daughter, Mary Ellen Thompson of Little Rock, Arkansas; mother, Evelyn Thompson of Burlington, Iowa; brother, Lee Chester Thompson of Burlington, Iowa; grand-children, Michael, Jacob, and Abigail Thompson.
Visitation will be Thursday, 6 to 8 PM at Kernodle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, December 7, 2012 at 2 PM Kernodle Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne. Burial will be in Cogbill Cemetery.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8695754/alan-robert-thompsonFamily/Spouse: Sharon Lou Troxel. Sharon was born on 28 Dec 1947 in Eldon, Wapello County, Iowa; died on 25 Sep 2000; was buried in Cogbill Cemetery, Wynne, Cross County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]