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     James Monroe Willier was born in 1891.¹ He married Josephine Ellen Huntzinger.¹ James Monroe Willier died in 1979.¹

     Josephine Ellen Huntzinger was born in 1890.¹ She married James Monroe Willier.¹ Josephine Ellen Huntzinger died in 1972.¹

     William T. Lyon married Louise Farmer.¹

     Louise Farmer married William T. Lyon.¹

     Robert Bayard Lyon was born on 30 July 1910, Chicago, IL.¹ He was the son of Percy Isaac Lyon and Cora Ellen Tobias.¹ Robert Bayard Lyon married Marie O'Meara, daughter of Francis P. O'Meara and Mary Ann Hartgenbush, on 30 July 1936, Schleswig, Crawford County, IA.² Robert Bayard Lyon died on 11 April 1989, Fulton, Aransas County, TX, at age 78.^1,3
Newspaper obituary:
Robert B. Lyon
SCHLESWIG, Iowa - Robert B. Lyon, 78, of Schleswig died Tuesday, April 11, 1989, at his winter home in Fulton, Texas.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the United Church of Christ in Schleswig with the Rev. Harold E. Schaible officiating. Burial will be in the Morgan Cemetery. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Sunday in Huebner Funeral Home in Schleswig.
Mr. Lyon was born July 30, 1910, in Chicago. He moved to Sumner with his family as an infant. They later moved to Dike and in 1919 moved to Waterloo. In 1923 they moved to Schleswig. He graduated from Schleswig High School in 1929 and attended one year at Iowa State Teachers College (now the University of Iowa). He married Marie O'Meara July 30, 1936. He was associated with his father in the operation of the Schleswig Leader until his father's death in 1945 at which time he became the owner and publisher. He was also owner and publisher of the Kiron Weekly News. He purchased the Mapleton Press in 1959 and the Ute Independent in 1961. He retired in 1975 and the couple spent the winters in Fulton.
Mr. Lyon was secretary of the board of directors of Schleswig Sausage during the organization and starting of the meat processing plant. He was a member of the Schleswig Fire Department for 20 years, a Boy Scout troop leader, and served on the Schleswig school board. He was a member of Rotary Club and the Maple Heights Retirement Housing board in Mapleton.
He was a member of Sigma Delta Chi National Journalism Fraternity, Des Moines SDX Chapter. A member and past president of the Iowa Press Association, he was awarded the Master Editor-Publisher Award in 1981. He also served in various offices of the Interstate Editorial Association.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Douglas of Schleswig and Edward of Mapleton; a daughter, Mrs. Phil (Sandy) Rickert of Austin, Texas; six grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Dale (Lila) Neely of Castle Rock, Wash.
Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, Iowa), 13 Apr 1989, Thu, Page 30.¹
He was buried at Morgan Cemetery, Schleswig, Crawford County, IA.⁴

     Marie O'Meara was born on 2 May 1912, Ida Grove, Ida County, IA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Francis P. O'Meara and Mary Ann Hartgenbush.² Marie O'Meara married Robert Bayard Lyon, son of Percy Isaac Lyon and Cora Ellen Tobias, on 30 July 1936, Schleswig, Crawford County, IA.¹ Marie O'Meara died on 8 January 2003, Maple Heights Nursing Home, Mapleton, Monona County, IA, at age 90.² She was buried on 13 January 2003, at Morgan Cemetery, Schleswig, Crawford County, IA.²

     Francis P. O'Meara married Mary Ann Hartgenbush.¹

     Mary Ann Hartgenbush married Francis P. O'Meara.¹

     Lila Louise Lyon was born on 5 January 1919, Dike, Grundy County, IA.¹ She was the daughter of Percy Isaac Lyon and Cora Ellen Tobias.¹ Lila Louise Lyon married Dale Eugene Neely, son of Herman U. Neely and Mary Grayson, on 14 May 1948.² Lila Louise Lyon died on 16 September 2006, Cowlitz County, WA, at age 87.^1,3
Newspaper obituary:
Lila L. Neely
Lila Louise Neely, 87, of Longview died Sep. 16, 2006.
She was born Jan. 5 1919 in Dike, Iowa, to Percy L. and Cora E. (Tobias) Lyon. She moved to Castle Rock in the 1950s.
Mrs Neely earned a master's degree in education from Western Washington State College. She taught first grade for 27 years in Persia and Logan, Iowa, Kelso and Castle Rock.
She married Dale E. Neely on May 14, 1948. They owned Castle Rock Cleaners. Mr Neely preceded her in death Oct. 22, 1998.
Longview Daily News (Longview, Washington), 21 Sep 2006, Thu, Page 8.⁴
She was buried at Whittle and Hubbard Cemetery, Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, WA.⁵

     Dale Eugene Neely was born on 31 October 1917, Cherryvale, KS.¹ He was the son of Herman U. Neely and Mary Grayson.¹ Dale Eugene Neely married Lila Louise Lyon, daughter of Percy Isaac Lyon and Cora Ellen Tobias, on 14 May 1948.¹ Dale Eugene Neely died on 22 October 1998, St. John Medical Center, Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, WA, at age 80.¹
Newspaper obituary:
Dale E Neely
Dale E Neely 80 of Castle Rock died Oct 22 1998 at St John Medical Center.
He was born Oct 31 1917 in Cherryvale Kan to Herman U and Mary (Grayson) Neely and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1935. In 1937 he moved to Vancouver where he worked as a window dresser for Montgomery Ward. He enlisted in the Navy in February 1942, serving on the battleship USS Nevada.
After his discharge in October 1945 he moved to Kelso where he worked for an uncle in a dry-cleaning shop. On May 14, 1948, he and Lila Louise Lyon were married. On May 1 1950 he bought Castle Rock Dry Cleaners and moved to Castle Rock He retired in 1982.
Mr Neely was a life member and past exalted ruler of the Kelso Elks, of which he was also a past trustee He was a 51-year member of the Castle Rock American Legion, Glen Hoyer Post 175, and a member of the Castle Rock United Methodist Church.
He loved to travel, work in his yard, shop for antiques, and go to Elks functions
Survivors include his wife Lila at home; three sons, Russell E. Neely of Kelso, Duane A. Neely of Atlanta, Ga., and Mark S. Neely of Spokane; and five grandchildren He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Hubbard Funeral Home in Castle Rock with the Rev. Murray Hyde officiating. Concluding ceremonies and interment will follow at Whittle-Hubbard Cemetery conducted by the Castle Rock American Legion Glen Hoyer Post 175.
Viewing hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday and before the service time Monday at the funeral home.
Longview Daily News (Longview, Washington), 23 Oct 1998, Fri, Page 11.¹
He was buried at Whittle and Hubbard Cemetery, Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, WA.²

     Herman U. Neely married Mary Grayson.¹

     Mary Grayson married Herman U. Neely.¹

     Francis C. Schultz also went by the name of Buster.¹ He was born on 8 April 1909.² He was the son of Johannes Schultz and Minnie Idella Tobias.¹ Francis C. Schultz married Helga Margaret Larsen.^2,3 Francis C. Schultz died on 18 March 1998, at age 88.^2,3
Newspaper obituary:
SCHULTZ - On April 13, 1998, Mr. F.C. Buster Schultz, formerly of Standard, Alberta, passed away at the age of 89 years. Survived by one son Raymond (Brenda); five stepchildren, Brian, Derek, Lome, Leanne and Susan; one sister Toots (Bud) Fiksdal; four grandchildren, Deah, Joy, Jay and Laura. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret in 1994 and sister Iva Gregory in 1988. Funeral Service Friday, April 17, 1998 at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Standard, at 1:30 p.m., Pastor Larry Brotherton officiating. Interment Standard Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to Wheatland & District EMS (196 Brent Boulevard, Strathmore, TIP 1E8) WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care arrangements. Telephone: 934-5666.
Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada), 14 Apr 1998, Tue, Page 59.³
He was buried on 17 April 1998, at Standard Cemetery, Standard, Strathmore Census Division, Alberta, Canada.²

     Iva Leona Schultz was born on 13 February 1911, Strathmore, Alberta, Canada.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Johannes Schultz and Minnie Idella Tobias.¹ Iva Leona Schultz married Milford Gregory (?) on 28 October 1933.² Iva Leona Schultz died on 2 August 1988, Standard, Alberta, Canada, at age 77.^2,1,3
Newspaper obituary:
GREGORY -- Mrs. Iva Leona Gregory (nee Schultz) passed away, August 2, 1988 at her home in Standard, Alberta. Iva was born February 13, 1911 in Strathmore Alberta. She married Milford Gregory on October 28, 1933 and they made their home on the family farm, east of Standard for fifty three years, she then moved to Standard in 1986 where she resided until her death. She is survived by Carol A. (Frank) Tholenaer of Calgary, Helen J. (Jerry) Beste of Fort MacLeod, Sister Iva L. Gregory of Miami, Florida, Romayne (Barbara) Gregory of Standard, Mary Lu (Norman) Wandler of Rocky Mountain House, Maureen (Paul) LeBoeuf of Edmonton, Dr. Joe (Karen) Gregory of Strathmore, Jim (Wendy) Gregory of Brooks, Dr. Frank (Terri) Gregory of Medicine Hat, Sharon (Gordon) Hart of Calgary, Mike (Morime) Gregory of Standard thirty grandchildren; one brother Mr. Francis Schultz of Standard; one sister Mrs. Toots Fiksdal of Kelowna. Predeceased by her husband Milford in 1985. She win be greatly missed bv her family and many friends. Prayer Service, Thursday, August 4, 1988 at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Rockytord at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 5, 1988 at St. Rita's Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment Church Cemetery. If desired memorials may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in charge of arrangements. 934-5666.
Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada), 03 Aug 1988, Wed, Page 30.²
She was buried at Saint Rita's Catholic Cemetery, Rockyford, Strathmore Census Division, Alberta, Canada.³

     Helga Margaret Larsen was born in 1913.¹ She married Francis C. Schultz, son of Johannes Schultz and Minnie Idella Tobias.^1,2 Helga Margaret Larsen died on 23 September 1994.^1,3
Newspaper obituary:
SCHULTZ (Larsen) On September 23, 1994, Mrs. Helga Margaret Schultz (Larsen) of Standard, passed away at the age of 80 years. Survived by her loving husband F.C. (Buster) Schultz; her children, Brian (Helen), Dereck (Yvonne), Loren, Marrion, Leanne, and Susan (Dorn); as well as Buster's son Raymond (Brenda) Schultz; grandchildren, Curtis, Traci, Lisa, Penny, Sheldon, Melony, Wendy, Wade, Jeffery, Janet, Marcia, Alexandra, Heather, Ryan, Deah, Joy, Jay, and Laura; her greatgrandchildren, Scotty Bruce, Ashley Morgan, and Taylor Brent; also survived by one sister Ella (Don). She was predeceased by her parents, her first husband Harold, and one son Bruce. Funeral Service Monday, September 26, 1994 at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Standard at 2:00 p.m., Pastor Larry Brotherton officiating. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made directly to the Palliative Care Unit, Valley General Hospital (200 Brent Boulevard, Strathmore, T1P 1J9). WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. Telephone: 934-5666. - 323203.
Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada), 24 Sep 1994, Sat, Page 42.³
She was buried on 26 September 1994, at Standard Cemetery, Standard, Strathmore Census Division, Alberta, Canada.^1,3

     Milford Gregory (?) was born on 22 July 1910, Clear Lake, Deuel County, SD.^2,3 He married Iva Leona Schultz, daughter of Johannes Schultz and Minnie Idella Tobias, on 28 October 1933.¹ Milford Gregory (?) died on 19 June 1985, Alberta, Canada, at age 74.^2,3
Newspaper obituary:
GREGORY -- Mr. Milford Gregory, beloved husband of Iva Gregory (nee: Schultz) passed away at his home on June 19, 1985 at the age of 74 years. Mr. Gregory was born in Clear Lake, South Dakota on July 22, 1910. He moved to Standard with his parents, a brother and two sisters in 1916 and has resided on the family farm ever since. He was active in many community affairs. A charter member of the Standard Lions Club, a member of Wheatland County Council for twenty-six years, served as a member of the Wheatland School Board and was a Reeve of the County for four years, was a member of St. Rita's Parish in Rockyford and belonged to the Knights of Columbus for over fifty years. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Iva and eleven children, Carol A. (Frank) Tholenaer of Calgary; Helen J. (Jerry) Beste of Fort Macleod; Sister Iva L. Gregory of Marks, Mississippi; Romayne (Barbara) Gregory of Standard; Mary Lu (Norman) Wandler of Rocky Mountain House; Maureen (Paul) Le Boeuf of Edmonton; Dr. Joe (Karen) Gregory of Strathmore; Jim (Wendy) Gregory of Brooks; Dr. Frank (Terri) Gregory of Medicine Hat; Sharon (Gordon) Hart of Calgary and Mike (Morinne) Gregory of Standard; twenty-nine grandchildren; one brother Rex of Strathmore. Predeceased bv his sisters, Sister Mary Romayne (Margaret) Gregory and Helen Harrington. Prayer Services Thursday, June 20, 1985 at St. Rita's Catholic Church, Rockyford at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 21, 1985 at St. Rita's Catholic Church, Rockyford at 11:00 a.m. Father John G. Schuster will be Celebrant with interment in St. Rita's Church Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to the Arthritis Society, 404, 601 - 18 Ave. S.W., Calgary, T2S 0C7. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME Ltd. in charge of arrangements. 934-5666.
Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada), 21 Jun 1985, Fri, Page 51.³
Some sources record that Milford Gregory (?) died in 1986.¹ He was buried at Saint Rita's Catholic Cemetery, Rockyford, Strathmore Census Division, Alberta, Canada.²

     Marguerite J. Schultz also went by the name of Toots.¹ She was born in 1913.¹ She was the daughter of Johannes Schultz and Minnie Idella Tobias.¹ Marguerite J. Schultz married Orville Fiksdal.² Marguerite J. Schultz died in 2000.¹ She was buried at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, Kelowna, Centra Okanagan Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.³