Charles Clay Obituary

VISITATION

Wednesday
February 1, 2017
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Fielding Funeral Home
Chariton , Iowa

FUNERAL SERVICE

Wednesday
February 1, 2017
3:00 PM
Fielding Funeral Home
Chariton , Iowa

INTERMENT FOLLOWING FUNERAL SERVICE

Wednesday
February 1, 2017

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Charles Sawyer Clay, 93, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at the Wayne County Hospital in Corydon, Iowa. Charles was born the first son of Leslie Logan and Sarah Marie (Sawyer) Clay on June 1, 1923 at home north of Gilman, Iowa. He was welcomed by three sisters, Donna, Doris and Jean. The family was later completed with the addition of two brothers, Leslie “Fritz” and Richard. He was raised in the Gilman area and attended country school for 8 years before attending and graduating from Gilman High School in 1940 at the age of 16.

In January 1943, he was one of the first group of 19-year old’s drafted into the army from Marshall County. He served his country faithfully as a medic until his discharge in 1945. He was very grateful that he was given the opportunity to join the Honor Flight in 2009. Charles was a true patriot, displaying our country’s flag proudly on a daily basis.

Charles met Alma May Scovill on a blind date and they were later married on January 14, 1950. To this union were born Jeri Lynne, Gregory Charles and Tamara Sue.

Charles attended Junior College in Marshalltown and the Iowa Teachers College in Cedar Falls on the G.I Bill. He taught in Melbourne, Radcliffe, Russell and Chariton, many different courses later specializing in Drivers Education. He was also the Transportation Director for the buses in Chariton for many years.

Charles’ family was his life. He was blessed with a large family who considered him their rock, always putting others first before himself. Charles enjoyed fishing, “tinkering” in the garage, listening to country music, having a large collection of albums, tapes and CD’s, and was an old car admirer and channel surfing. He most enjoyed tormenting the grandchildren. Also sharing trivia and basking in the sun “soaking up Vitamin D” he would say. Charles had a very dry sense of humor.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, wife Alma, son Greg and siblings Donna Lawrence, Doris Walker, Jean Simpson, Leslie “Fritz” Clay and Richard Clay. Charles is survived by his daughters Jeri Tresnak of Chariton, Tammy Johnson and husband Don of Corydon, grandchildren Kari, Lisa, Lori, Tara, Sarah. Logan, Gabe, Taylor and Brandi. Great grandchildren Daniel, Jami, Alex, Douglas, Christopher, Jeffrey, Makala, Paisley, Pryce, Dane, Corryn, Camden, Parker, Jaxton, Carver, Channing, Adam, April and Luke. Great-great grandchildren Phoenix, Maddy, Lucas, Sean, Angelynne, Ava, Wesley and Marissa.

Loretta A (Eastvold) Bequeaith Obituary

September 13, 1943 ~ January 24, 2017 (age 73)

VISITATION
Saturday
February 4, 2017
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
First Lutheran Church-Chariton
Chariton, Iowa

FUNERAL SERVICE
Saturday
February 4, 2017
11:00 AM
First Lutheran Church-Chariton
Chariton, Iowa

INTERMENT FOLLOWING FUNERAL SERVICE
Saturday
February 4, 2017
Russell Cemetery
Russell, Iowa

Loretta Ann Bequeaith, 73, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at the Lucas County Hospital in Chariton, Iowa. Loretta was born September 13, 1943 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada to Stirling Randolf Eastvold and Frances Frame (Scott) Eastvold, she was the middle of three children. Loretta resided in Moose Jaw until moving to eastern Iowa with her family around the age of 8 years old.

Loretta moved after graduation to Davenport, Iowa where she met the love of her life Richard Bequeaith and they were married on October 21, 1962 in Calamus, Iowa. They were blessed with a son Richard Scott.

Loretta loved to shop, having a great sense for fashion and coordinating styles and colors. She was always dressed meticulously. She did not enjoy cooking and said “The way to a women’s heart was a good restaurant, especially Red Lobster”. She claimed the only reason she had a kitchen was it came with the house.

Loretta was very kind hearted, loyal and would help anyone. She often spoke her mind and never saw a stranger.

Loretta was preceded in death by her father and mother and step mother Gertrude McCune. Left to cherish her memories are husband Richard, Son Richard Scott (Jacque) of Davenport, Iowa, grandson Steven Ohland of Colorado, whom she always had a close relationship with, her brother Stirling (Caryle) Eastvold of Dewitt, Iowa, sister Kary (Roger) Blunk of Russell, Iowa and many more extended family and friends.

Ronald Tonelli Obituary

Ron Tonelli, age 68 of Moravia, Iowa, passed away, Friday, January 20, 2017 at his home, under the service of Good Samaritan Hospice.

He was born on August 25, 1948 in Polk County, Iowa, the son of Charlie and Harriett (Epps) Tonelli. Ron graduated from Valley West Des Moines High School in 1966. 

Ron was united in marriage to Lois "Muffy" Orwig in Russell, Iowa, on April 17, 1977. Ron and Muffy would have celebrated forty years of marriage in April of this year. 

He entered the United States Army on May 13, 1968. Serving his country faithfully during Vietnam war era. Ron was honorably discharged from the service in December of 1969.

Ron owned and operated Tonelli Construction in Lucas County for over twenty years. 

In his able years he had several hobbies, including hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Gardening was his passion, and he enjoyed growing, and helping can the vegetables he grew. It was also very important to him to share with others from his garden’s surplus. 

Anyone who knew Ron knew how important his small dogs were to him. Whether riding with him on the lawn mower in his lap, in his easy chair with him, or in his bed, they were always close by. 

Ron is survived by his loving wife, Lois "Muffy" Tonelli of Moravia, Iowa; two aughters, Virginia "Ginny" (Matt) Barrette of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Elizabeth Tonelli of Ankeny, Iowa; two grandchildren, Hayden Hoxmeier and Camila Barrette. He is also survived by several siblings, as well as numerous nephews, nieces, and a host of other family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and several siblings. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to Good Samaritan Hospice in Ottumwa and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa, 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com. 

Dayton Leo Kendall Obituary

Dayton Leo Kendall, husband of 55 glorious years, dad, grandfather and friend joined his daughter and Jesus on Saturday, January 7, 2017. This inspirational man was born on November 20, 1935 to Neal and Lilly (Wright) Kendall of Russell. He was the youngest, by 9 years, of five siblings, Geraldine (Atkinson), Juanita (Miller), Dean and Donald Kendall. He graduated from Russell High School in 1954 where he was known for singing and traveling in a quartet.

After high school he worked construction in Iowa City, on a dude ranch in New York and traveled the country with his friend Larry Linville. He was drafted into the army before returning to Iowa where he worked as a sales rep for the Gambles store.

He married his beautiful wife Linda, on January 7, 1962. They had two children, Dee and Larry Kendall. He hunted coons with his not-so-great coon dogs, camped on the river, sang and played guitar for the Roadrunners, enjoyed cold beer and great company. He was always helping in the community for the Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce.

They raised sheep and cattle on the farm, much to the disappointment of his kids. He loved business and he and Linda bought the local Gambles Hardware Store in 1982. He was thrilled when his son came to him with a business plan to install computer cables, he not only supported that endeavor but owned half of Midwest Computer Cable. He named and helped start Quiktron and was always there to help or at least to drink coffee and talk with the employees. When Larry needed help with Muddy Outdoors, he ran the pallet jack to get those containers unloaded in under 90 minutes. Always being directed by Linda. He taught himself to play the mandolin in retirement and could pick with the best of them. He never stopped enjoying the outdoors and took Mule rides almost daily.

He leaves his wife Linda, son Larry, his wife G and their three children, Gage, Lainy & Jack to carry on in his absence.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Pastor Richard Grimes officiating. Burial will follow services at Osborn Cemetery in Lovilia.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Dayton’s family present 6 to 7:30 p.m. to greet friends and family.

Memorials may be made out to Osborn Cemetery.