Family/Spouse: Leonidas Chilton Hiddleson. Leonidas was born on 10 Jul 1846 in Benton, Pennsylvania; died on 13 Oct 1895 in Shelton, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married William Ernest Nicholas on 04 Dec 1899 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. William (son of Ernest Edward Nicholas and Minerva Maria Bacon Hastings) was born on 29 Apr 1869 in Illinois; died on 21 Sep 1921 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obits:
Mrs. Mamie Nicholas Dies Suddenly
Friends here were shocked Saturday afternoon to learn of the death of Mrs. Mamie Nicholas at her home in the south part of town. Although Mrs. Nicholas has not been in the best of health for some time, her condition was not regarded serious until a short time ago. She had suffered a severe attack of chronic asthma only a few days before but was up and about the house until a few hours before her passing. It will be a distinct shock to her son Corp. Vandon Nicholas, overseas.
Following is the obituary as read at the funeral service Tuesday:
Mamie Jane Hiddleson, the daughter of Chilton and Alice Hiddleson, was born in Buffalo county, Nebraska, on February 4, 1889, and departed this life at her home in Rippey, Ia., on Saturday evening, June 26, 1943, at eight o'clock, at the age of 54 years, 4 months and 22 days.
On August 6, 1906, she was united in marriage to B. J. Nicholas. To this union were born six children. They are Mrs. Delia McDowell of Rippey, Corporal Vandan Nicholas, U. S. Army, overseas; Donald Nicholas of Dawson, Paul Nicholas of Peoria, Ill.; Veona Fisher of Linden and Marjorie at home.
Mrs. Nicholas came to Rippey from Nebraska when she was five years old, and has resided in and near Rippey continuously until her death. She was a loyal member of the Rippey Service Star Legion, and as recently as June 24th participated in the ceremonies of the State Convention in session at Rippey.
She was an ideal mother, and spent her strength and uncertain health in living service for her family. She gathered around her a large circle of friends and neighbors through the years who loved her dearly. To them the shock of her passing is severe indeed. For more than a week prior to her death she suffered from an attack of asthma, and on Saturday became prostrated, passing away at eight o'clock in the evening.
There remains to mourn her passing, besides the sorrowing husband and children mentioned above, two sisters, Mrs. Stella Winchell and Mrs. Edith Johns of Jamaica, a half sister, Mrs. Nora Forkner of Jefferson; half brother, Norman Nicholas of Dawson. Also seven grandchildren who are Verda, Vernon and Daryl McDowell, Don Blayne, Larry and Aretta Kay Nicholas, and Leon Fisher, besides a number of other relatives and friends. One brother, Harvey Hiddleson, preceded her in death several years ago.
Funeral services were conducted from the First Methodist Church, Rippey, on Tuesday afternoon, June 29, 1943 by Rev. Earl Raebuck of the U.B.Church in Dawson, Iowa. Interment was made in the Rippey cemetery.

Rippey News
Mrs. J. B. Nicholas
Mrs. J. B. Nicholas, a resident of Rippey, almost 50 years died Saturday evening June 26 1943 at 8 o'clock at her home in Rippey. For more than a week prior to her death she suffered from an attack of asthma and Saturday she became prostrated, dying at 8 o'clock in the evening.
Mamie Jane Hiddleson, the daughter of Chilton and Alice Hiddleson, came to Rippey from Nebraska when she was five years old. She was born in Buffalo county, Neb, on February 4, 1889. She was married Aug. 6 1906, to B. J. Nicholas and they became the parents of six children, Mrs. Delia McDowell of Rippey, Cpl. Vandan Nicholas, United States army, overseas; Donald Nicholas of Dawson; Paul Nicholas of Peoria, Ill., Veona Fisher of Linden and Marjorie at home.
She lived continuously in Rippey since her coming to the county from Nebraska. She was a loyal member of the Rippey Service Star Legion, and as recently as June 24, she participated in the ceremonies of the organization at the state convention in session at Rippy.
There remains besiding her husband and children, two sisters Mrs. Stella Winchell and Mrs. Edith Johns of Jamaica, a half sister, Mrs. Nora Forkner of Jefferson, a half brother, Morman Nicholas of Dawson, seven grand children, who are Verda and Vernon and Darrell McDowell, Blaine, Larry and Aretta Kay Nicholas, and Leon Fisher besides a number of other relatives. A brother Harvey Hiddleson preceded her in death several years ago.
Funeral rites were conducted Tuesday afternoon June 29, 1943 at the Rippey Methodist church at 2 P.M. the Rev. Earl Rabuck of Dawson in charge. Interment was in Rippey cemetery.

Card of Thanks
We wish to extend to everone our heartfelt thanks for the many deeds of kindness, expression of sympathy, cards and beautiful floral tributes during the short illness and death of our beloved wife and mother.
Mr. B. J. Nicholas and Family
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Nicholas - Services 2 p.m. Tuesday for Mrs. B. J. Nicholas at Rippey Methodist church. Rev. Earl Rabuck officiating. Burial in Rippey cemetery. Body lies in state at Slininger funeral home Jefferson.

Mamie married Abijah Julius Conrad Nicholas on 06 Aug 1906 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. Abijah (son of Ernest Edward Nicholas and Minerva Maria Bacon Hastings) was born on 03 Jun 1882 in Yell, Boone County, Iowa; died on 26 Aug 1958 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Aug 1958 in Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: David Edgar Forkner. David died before 1998. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Vernon L Arnold. Vernon was born in 1910; died in 1996. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Norman found out he had lung cancer during the summer of 1958. After he attended Bibe Nicholas' funeral, Norman told some of the relatives that "Uncle Bide looked so peaceful....I want to join him".... and that night, he went to the front yard and used a shotgun on himself!

Died at about 11:30 p.m.

Obit:
Norman Nicholas of Jamaica Dies
Norman A. Nicholas, 54, of Jamaica, died at his home in Jamaica about 11:30 p.m. Thursday. His death was attributed to a self-inflicted gun shot wound. The cause of his act was given as despondency over an incurable illness. Funeral services have not yet been set pending word from relatives at a distance. The slininger Funeral Chapel at Jefferson is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Nicholas os survived by his wife, Ella; three daughters, Norma Hull of Dawson, Alice Maylor of Dana and Mrs. Donna Young of Glendale, Calif.; six sons, Bill Nicholas of Iowa City, Edward Nicholas of Perry and Danny Nicholas of Jamaica, also Harold, Robert and Frank Nicholas, all at home. One sister also survives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, a half brother and one son who died in infancy.

We wish to thank our neighbors, friends and relatives for the flowers, food, cards and ***dts during the illness and loss of our husband and father.
Our special thanks to Rev. M. ** **ewart and to the Jamaica ****ies who served the dinner and ***ch. Your kindness will long be remembered.
Mrs. Ella Mae Nicholas and family.
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Norman married Dora Frances Welder on 06 Mar 1928. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norman married Ella Mae Robinson on 09 Mar 1931. Ella was born on 06 Jul 1910 in Bennett, Colorado; died on 07 Sep 2003 in Perry, Iowa; was buried on 10 Sep 2003 in Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Delia had diabetes for over 50 years. Maintaining her health for so long with the disease earned her a medal from the Eli Lilly company, which produces the insulin she took. The Company celebrated their 75th anniversary in 1995 and honored Delia as a guest at a celebration! She was active in her curch work at United Methodist. She also was involved in the Rebekah Lodge and Past Noble Grands. She was a good seamstress and enjoyed quilting, making quilts for each of her grandchildren.

Obit:
Delia McDowell
Rippey
Delia Alice McDowell, 91, of Rippey died of pneumonia Tuesday at Rowley Memorial Masonic Home in Perry. Services will be at 10a.m. Monday at Rippey United Methodist Church, of which she was a member. Burial will be at Rippey Cemetery.
Mrs. McDowell was born in Rippey and had lived in the area most of her life. She was the retired co-owner and operator of McDowell's Coral Cabins in Waterville, Minn., and was a member of Alice Blue Rebekah Lodge in Rippey and Perry Chief ThreeQuarter Century Club.
She is survived by two sons, Vernon of Rippey and Daryl of Jamaica, Ia.; a daughter, Verda Kever of Des Moines; two sisters Veona Figher of Ankeny and Marjorie Johannsen of Avon Park, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry, where the family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Delia McDowell (1999)
Perry
Services are set for 10 a.m. Monday, April 12 at the Rippey United Methodist Church for Delia McDowell, 91, formerly of Rippey.
She died at Rowley Memorial Masonic Home in Perry on Tuesday, April 6.
Friends may call at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and on Sunday from noon-9 p.m. with the family present to greet friends from 6-8 Sunday evening. Friends may call at the Church from 9 a.m. until the time of services on Monday.
Burial will be in the Rippey Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Vernon of Rippey and Daryl "Brownie" of Jamaica; a daughter, Verda Kever of Des Moines; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Veona Fisher of Ankeny and Marjorie Johannsen of Avon Park, Fla.

Delia A. McDowell
Perry
The Rev. Eric Gary officiated at services at 10 a.m. Monday, April 12 at Rippey United Medthodist Church for Delia Alice McDowell, 91, formerly of Rippey.
She died at Rowley Memorial Masonic Home in Perry on Tuesday, April 6.
Organist was Marjorie Vannatta. Hymms were "Amazing Grace," "Beyond the Sunset" and "How Great Thou Art."
Ushers were LeRoy Overman and Walt Anderson.
Honorary pallbearers were Daryl "Tim" Holmes, Donald Anschutz, Darwin Johnston, Larry Burkett, Clark Bardole and Gail Monthei.
Pallbearers were Jason McDowell, Randy Holland, Dennis Kever, Kurt Ridnour, Steve Kever, Larry Kellar and Lou Miller.
Burial was in the Rippey Cemetery.
Memorials may be left at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry.
Delia Alice McDowell, daughter of Abijah Julius and Mamie Jane Hiddleson Nicholas, was born in Rippey in June 30, 1907. Delia's father was a blacksmith in Rippey and in 1919 when she was 12 years of age the family maoved to Forest City. They returned to the Rippey area five years later.
On Jan. 27, 1926, Delia was united in marriage to Lester Ralph McDowell in Jefferson. They lived in Rippey and spent the summers in Minnesora.
In 1959, they became the owners of McDowell's Coral Cabins in Waterville, Minn. They operated this resort for 18 years, retiring in 1973. They kept their home in Rippey and would move back for the winter.
Delia was a member of Rippey United Methodist Church, the Ladies Aid of the church and the Rippey Aliee Blue Rebekah Lodge where she was a Past Noble Grand. She also belonged to the Perry Chief's Three-Quarter Century Club.
Preceding in death were her parents; her husband Lester on March 8, 1987; one daughter Donna Jean, who died on May 2, 1936; one great-grandchild; and three brothers Vandan, Paul and Donald Nicholas.
Survivors include two sons, Vernon of Rippey and Daryl "Brownie" of Jamaica; one daughter, Verda Kever of Des Moines; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Veona Fisher of Ankeny and Marjorie Johannsen of Avon Park, Fla.

Delia married Lester Ralph McDowell on 27 Jan 1926 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. Lester was born on 25 Dec 1903 in Boone County, Iowa; died on 26 Mar 1987 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa; was buried on 31 Mar 1987 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Donald only received up to the 6th grade education.

Perry Chief, 03 Jul 1929
Unique Wedding Ceremony
While Dawson has never had a sensational wedding, like in an airplana or in "the Little Brown church in the vale," nevertheless a very unusual ceremony took place Thursday morning at 10:30 on the roadside about 1 1/2 miles north of Dawson, just over the Greene county line, when Miss Mildred Lewis became the bride of Mr. Donald Nicholas. Rev. W. Z. Henline, pastor of the U.B. church read the marriage service. Those of the wedding party were Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Lewis, parents of the bride, Harold Lewis, brother of the bride, the bride's grandfather, J. E. Tolle and the pastor and his wife.
It was a beautiful sight as these fine young people stood in the sunshine of the open country and plighted their vows in the presence of the minister and loved ones, immediately following the ceremony the newlyweds entered their car and started north for a short honeymoon trip in Minnesota. The wedding party returned to Dawson. Everyone will offer congratulations to the groom for he has chosen for a wife, one of Dawson's loveliest girls, one that will be to him a real helpmate. They will be at home to their friends on their return from their wedding trip in Dawson.

Donald served in the U.S. Navy Seabees between 1943 and 1945.

Donald's occupation was a contractor/Home builder between 1945 and 1973.

Donald married Mildred Sarah Lewis on 27 Jun 1929 in Greene County, Iowa. Mildred (daughter of Benjamine Whitney Lewis and Ethel Daisy Tolle) was born on 30 May 1910 in Dawson, Dallas County, Iowa; died on 03 Feb 1974 in Loma Linda, San Bernardino, California; was buried on 07 Feb 1974 in Dawson, Dallas County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Paul served in the U.S. Amry in the United States between 1944 to 1946.

Obits:
Paul I Nicholas
Paul I Nicholas, 72, of 904 21st St. died at 9:32 a.m. Monday, March 19, 1984, at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Nicholas had retired in June 1972, after 38 years as a precision grinder at Caterpillat Tractor Company.
He had served in the U.S. Army military police during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 253. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church and Eagles Lodge 2708.
He was born Aug. 17, 1911, in Rippey, Iowa, the son of B.J. and Mamie Hiddleson Nicholas. He married Oda Edith Brewer Aug. 18, 1941, at Wellston, Mo. She survives.
Also surviving are a brother; Donald, Perry, Iowa; and three sisters, Veona Fisher, Ankeny, Iowa; Marjorie Johanssen, Webster City, Iowa; and Delia McDowell, Rippey, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by a brother.
His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fricke-Calvett-Schrader Funeral Home, with the Rev. James Bortell officiating. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, where military rites will be accorded.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (today) at the funeral home, with an Eagles Lodge ritual at 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church.

Paul I. Nicholas
72, Died
March 19, 1984
Paul I. Nicholas, 72 of Lincoln, Illinois passed away Monday, March 19 in Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Services were held March 21 in Fricke-Calvett-Schrader Funeral Home, with the Rev. James Bortell officiating. Eagles Lodge presented their memorial ritual at the funeral home on Tuesday evening during visitation. Burial was in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois, where military rites were accorded.
Paul was born August 17, 1911, in Rippey, Iowa, the son of B.J. and Mamie (Hiddleson) Nicholas, receiving his education in the Rippey schools. He was married August 18, 1984, to Oda Edith Brewer at Wellston, Missouri. He had served in the U.S. Army Military Police during World War II, and was a member of American Legion Post # 263. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lincoln and Eagles Lodge 2708. He had retired in June, 1972, after 38 years as a precision grinder at Caterpillar Trackor Company.
Mr. Nicholas was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Vandan.
Survivors include his wife of Lincoln, Illinois; a brother, Donald, of Perry; three sisters, Mrs. Lester (Delia) McDowell of Rippey; Mrs. Carl (Veona) Fisher of Ankeny; Mrs. Werner (Marjorie) Johansen of Webster City; also several nephews and nieces, and many cousins in the Greene county area.

Paul married Oda Edith Brewer [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born south of Forest City, Iowa.

Served in the U.S. Army in 1941-42 and 1944 in Africa, Italy and Europe.

He was declared Missing in Action in St. Lo France.

Never married.

No Children.

Kay (Nicholas) Shiery wrote:
"When Uncle Van was declared Missing in Action at St. Lo, France the whole family was devestated. I can remember when he was declared officially dead, my father, aunts and Grandpa cried and cried. I was 6 years old. Uncle Van has always been my hero".

Kay (Nicholas) Shiery wrote 12 Aug 2005:
I also have copies of two letters from the War Department and Army Services Forces a year after my Uncle Vandan (Nicholas) was declared MIA.....these two letters are dated a year after his MIA status was
claimed and they make official death. My aunt could not find the letter stating he was MIA....although she said there were two officers who come to the bank she was working at Rippey, Iowa....and asked for directions to Abijah Nicholas' residence. Aunt Marjorie heard them and said she knew why they were there and took the information from them. She then went to Grandpa's house to tell him. (Grandma was deceased at that time).

https://www.abmc.gov/decedent-search/nicholas%3Dvandan

http://iagenweb.org/greene/military/wwii/world-war-II-dead-missing.htm

https://www.backtonormandy.org/divisions/672-2-infantry-division-usa.html

Veona married Carl Edward Fisher [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marjorie married Werner Johannsen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LeRoy Johnson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edward Womochil. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eva Spaulding. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jerry was born with mental disabilities.

Jerry passed away at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr.

Obits:
Deaths
Jerry D. Forkner, Mount Ayr
Mount Ayr - Jerry Dean Forkner, 60, of Mount Ayr died Feb. 24, 1998, at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Feb 27 at the Murray Cemetery with the Rev. David Symm officiating. The Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 103 N.E. Mills Street, Leon is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Forkner was born Feb. 18, 1938, in Greene County to David Edgar and Nora Adalada (Nicholas) Forkner. He lived most of his life with his parents. In 1979 he began attending the Ringgold County Challenge Center in Mount Ayr. In 1987 he moved to the Ringgold County Group Home in Mount Ayr. He was baptized in 1972 at the First Lutheran Church in Leon and attended the Kutheran Church in Mount Ayr. He participated in the activity program at Innovative Industries in Mount Ayr. In September 1997 he moved to the Clearview Nursing Home in Mount Ayr.
Survivors include his mother, Nora Forkner Arnold of the Clearview Nursing Home in Mount Ayr; and a sister, Helen Womochil of Tucson, Ariz.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Forkner; two brothers, Duane and Dale Forkner; and stepfather, Vernon Arnold.

Jerry Dean Forkner
Jerry Dean Forkner of Mount Ayr, Iowa, son of David Edgar and Nora Adalada (Nicholas) Forkner, was born February 18, 1938 in Greene County, Iowa and died February 24, 1998 at Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Aur, Iowa at the age of 60 years.
Jerry lived much of his life in Leon, Iowa with his parents. In 1979 he began riding the bus every day from Leon to the Ringgold County Challenge Center in Mount Ayr. Jerry participated in the training program there.
In 1987 Jerry moved into the newly-opened Ringgold County Group Home in Mount Ayr. His mother Nora moved to Mount Ayr a short while later to be near her son. Jerry loved his ten years at the group home, and the staff and his friends there were like family to him.
Jerry was baptized into the First Lutheran Church in Leon in 1972. He attended the Lutheran Church in Mount Ayr, and the group home residents took turns attending other area churches together, too.
Jerry was a friendly man who liked children, liked to laugh and liked people to get along with each other. His mother called him a "mighty loving son."
Jerry spent many happy hours using his "Etch-a-Sketch." He participated in the activity program at Innovative Industries in Mount Ayr.
In Septenber 1997 Jerry moved into Clearview Nursing Home in Mount Ayr. He enjoyed watching the bitds in their aviary. His mother Nora had moved into Clearview in May, 1997, and it was special to Jerry to have her right there.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, David Forkner; brothers, Duane and Dale Forkner, and step-father Vernon Arnold.
He is survived by his mother Nora Forkner Arnold of Mount Ayr; sister Helen Womochil of Tucson, AZ; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb 27, 1998 at Murray Cemetery in Murray, IA with Rev. David Symm officiating. Services were conducted by the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon.

Family/Spouse: Leonard Naylor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Karen Clark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Keith Hull. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ? Young. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Verda was a twin with Vernon Lester McDowell.

Verda married Donald Charles Kever on 27 Sep 1953 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. Donald was born on 02 Nov 1922 in Windom, Minnesota; died on 29 Jul 1981 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; was buried in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vernon was a twin with Verda Delia McDowell.

Vernon served in the U.S. Navy.

Died:
A Celebration for the life of Vernon Lester McDowell was held at the Carris Family Funeral Home in Perry Iowa on Monday, August 2, 2010.
Otley Masonic Lodge #299, Perry, Iowa held a service on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 7:00 p. m.
Words of comfort were conducted by Rev. Louis Hoger, Hospice of Central Iowa Chaplain.
Music was provided by Midge Vannatta, who accompanied Meladee Graven and Jean Borgeson as they sang, "Amazing Grace". Great-grandson, Tyler Parker, sang, "When I Get Where I Am Going", accompanying himself on his guitar.
Honorary casket bearers were, Cody Ridnour, David Ridnour, Tyler Parker, Brian Miller, Joseph Krause, and Randy Holland. Casket bearers were Kurt Ridnour, Louis Miller, Scott Miller, Johathan Krause, Alexander Harris and Forrest Parker.
Interment was in the Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Iowa. The Navy Funeral Honors graveside rites were provided by the American Legion Post #85 and Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post #2060.
Vernon L. McDowell age 83, of Perry died on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Dallas County Hospital in Perry. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 2, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. at Carris Family Funeral Home in Perry. Visitation will be Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and a Masonic Lodge service at 7:00 p.m. at Carris Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Central Iowa and may be left at the Funeral Home.
Vernon Lester McDowell was born on December 19, 1926 at Rippey, IA to Lester Ralph and Delia Alice (Nicholas) McDowell. He graduated from Rippey High School. Following graduation he served in the United States Navy during W.W. II. He married Lois Arlene Pittman on May 16, 1947 at the First Christian Church in Perry. They were married for 63 years. Vernon owned and operated McDowell Auto Service in Dawson, then began working for Perry Community Schools as the Transportation Supervisor until he started working for John Deere Works in Ankeny, IA as a machinist. After retiring from John Deere he worked at Jefferson Transmission in Jefferson, IA for a few years.
Vernon was a member of the First Christian Church and later attended the Rippey and Dawson United Methodist Churches. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #85 and the Otley Masonic Lodge #209 both in Perry. He loved woodworking, working on cars, trucks, pickups, tractors and was still working on them in his dreams. He was a jack of all trades, with many ideas he was still thinking about. He enjoyed flowers, birds, and especially his cat "Winky".
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Delia McDowell, and an infant sister, Donna Jean McDowell.
Survivors include his wife, Lois McDowell of Perry, IA, children, Janice Miller (Louis) of Hortonville, WI, Marilyn Anderson of Dawson, IA, Cheryl Harris of Cedar Rapids, IA, Donna Ridnour (Kurt) of Perry, IA, Rodney McDowell (Rosie) of Des Moines, IA and Julie Holland (Randy) of Perry, IA, grandchildren, Shelly Parker (Forrest), Scott Miller, Melissa Radditz (Austin), Joseph Krause (Flora), Sarah Krause, Jonathan Krause (Cassie), Alexander Harris, Sarah Ridnour, Cody Ridnour, David Ridnour, Jason McDowell (Michelle), Brenda Miller (Brian), Alex Hoffman, Emily Hoffman, Kelsey Holland and Kayla Holland, 14 great grandchildren, his twin sister, Verda Kever of Granger, IA, brother, Daryl "Brownie" McDowell of Jamaica, IA and many other relatives and friends.

http://www.rippeynews.org/obits/mcdowell_vernon.htm

Vernon married Lois Arlene Pittman [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Daryl ?Brownie? McDowell of Jamaica
Daryl ?Brownie? McDowell, 86, of Jamaica passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016, at the Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jefferson. According to his wishes, he has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent at www.carrisfuneralhome.com.
Daryl ?Brownie? Eugene McDowell was born May 19, 1930, in Greene County, Iowa, to Lester Ralph and Delia Alice (Nicholas) McDowell.
He attended school at Rippey.
He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Godfrey at the First Christian Church in Perry Aug. 17, 1950.
He worked at Oscar Mayer for many years and owned and operated McDowell?s Kozy Kennel. He also was a custodian and did maintenance at Dawson School and drove a school bus for years.
He was a member of the Dawson Fire Department and served on the Dawson Police Department.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, woodworking and building. He liked doing his own mechanic work, remodeling work and home repairs.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou McDowell; brother, Vernon McDowell; and a sister, Verda Kever.
He is survived by his daughters, Kathy (Wayne) Cline of Milo, Mo., and Karen (Dale) Janovick of Jamaica; two grandchildren, Amber (Adam) Tucker and April (Vanessa) Cavner; and a great grandson, Hudson Tucker.
https://theperrynews.com/daryl-brownie-mcdowell-of-jamaica/?fbclid=IwAR2zUIAgBmmtcRSbwnJRGBM8bGYb8YOn4htnJS-IEzjHJ4guqUC6f27oxiA

Daryl married Mary Lou Godfrey on 17 Aug 1952 in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa. Mary (daughter of Charles M Godfrey and Verna Ina Nicholson) was born on 04 Apr 1933 in Jamaica, Guthrie County, Iowa; died on 21 May 2007 in Perry, Iowa; was buried on 25 May 2007 in Dallas Township Cemetery, Dawson, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donald married Joan Fay Sannon [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donald married Ola Mae Jones-Smith [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Larry's middle name was given to him from his mother's maiden name of Lewis.

Larry served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Rochester between 1951 and 1954.

Larry's occupation was a pressman in the print/newspaper business between 1953 and 1988.

Obit:
Perry Chief 28 Sep 2001,
Larry Nicholas
Hemet, Calif.
Larry L. Nicholas, 68, passed away at his home in Hemet, Calif. from cancer.
Larry was born Feb. 16, 1933 to Don and Mildred Nicholas at Dawson, grew up and attended school there.
He served two years in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict serving on the U.S.S. Rochester touring many ports. After his tour of duty, Larry was employed by the "Perry Daily Chief" as a pressman for several years.
In 1954 he married LaVonne Moore of Yale and to this union a son was born.
He married Colleen Williams of Denison, April 24, 1959. They had two sons. After moving to California, Larry worked in the printing business until 1988. He then worked with the Murrietta High School as custodian until retiring.
Larry is survived by his wife, Colleen of Hemet; three sons, Rodney of Mississippi, Greg of Menifee and Doug of Lake Elsinore; six grandchildren; a brother, Don Blayne of Rialto and a sister, Aretta Kay Shiery of Highland, Calif.; many nieces, naphews and friends.
Those preceding him in death were his parents, Mildred Lewis Nicholas in 1974 and Don H. Nicholas in 1996.
Graveside services were September 26 at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Calif. with his cousin, the Rev. Roy Riggs, officiating from the Corona Methodist Church.

Larry married LaVonne Evelyn Moore [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Larry married Colleen Agnes Williams [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Perry Chief, Perry, Iowa, Nov 1955
Plans Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nicholas of Dawson announce the engagment and approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Aretta Kay, to Richard J. Shiery of Perry. Miss Nicholas has been employed for the past six months at Bankers Life in Des Moines and her fiance is employed by the Northern Natural Gas Company at Redfield.

Kay's occupations have been Secetary and Homemaker.

Aretta married Richard James Shiery [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leon married Jeanette Marie Conner [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Patricia Corbley [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kathleen Lloyd Rich. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Linda married Jacky Lee Friedrickson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sharon married Harold Lynn Harrington [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]