Obituaries, May 31, 2006
May 31, 2006

Karen M. Booth Stewart

Karen M. Booth Stewart, 63, of Lisbon, died surrounded by her family, Saturday, May 27, 2006, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, from lung cancer. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, at Linn Grove Presbyterian Church by Pastor Tom Mattson. Burial is in Lisbon Cemetery. Friends called Tuesday, from 4 until 8 p.m., at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon Chapel.

Karen is survived by her husband of 42 years, Dorn, of Lisbon; three children, Bill and wife Patti of Lisbon, Kim and husband Ben Stone, and Brian and wife Susan, all of Des Moines; a sister, Dorothy Barborek of Effingham, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Michael (Ann), Rachel, Joey, Samantha, McKenzie, Cody, Libby and Callahan; and two great-grandchildren, Cole and Dane.

Preceding Karen in death were her parents.

Karen was born April 14, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Henry "Earl" and Libbie Kuba Booth. She graduated from Washington High School in Cedar Rapids. Karen married Dorn Stewart on Dec. 14, 1963, in Cedar Rapids. The couple farmed and raised their family in southwest Jones County for 43 years. She was an office manager at Lloyd Table of Lisbon for 20 years, retiring in January of 2006. Karen volunteered as a Cub Scout Leader and 4-H Leader for many years.

Karen was meticulous about her garden and yard. For the last year, she spent many hours planning her dream home, moving in two weeks before her passing. She loved her grandkids, always showing up with gifts in hand. Karen's warm smile will be remembered forever.

Memorials in Karen's honor may be mailed to: Dorn Stewart, 513 Grant Avenue Circle, Lisbon, IA 52253.

On-line condolences may be posted at: www.morganfuneralchoices.com

Adelbert 'Al' Ridgeway

Adelbert L. "Al" Ridgeway, 76, lived life to its fullest and went to be with the Lord and our loved ones who went before him on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, with no regrets.

His bond of love with family was never to be challenged but sometimes envied, as said to him by a pastor friend some years ago. Al's wife, Georgia, four daughters, four sons-in-law and 14 grandchildren were his first priority of life. They are: the Mark Fuller family of Solon, the Dan Workman family of Alta Loma, Calif., the Mark Daubert family of Mount Vernon and the Scott Demongin family of Chino Hills, Calif. Close friends of Al knew, as you became his friend you became part of the Ridgeway family.

Al served in the Army six years. Four of those years were in Germany before and during the Korean conflict, where he earned the rank of Sgt. Major. He worked for General Dynamics-Astronautics, San Diego, where he supervised the printing of the blueprints for the construction of the Atlas Missile. In that capacity, he had the privilege of meeting all of the original astronauts. Al was affiliated with the restaurant business for 30 years. BOAB of Mount Vernon was his last business venture before retiring.

You may mourn Al's absence in your life, but as Pastor Robert Schuller of Crystal Cathedral in California once gave a sermon entitled "Nevertheless," treasure the memories of the good times you had with Al. He did.

There was a "Wonderful Life" service at Morgan Funeral Home, Mount Vernon at 11 a.m., Friday. Private family burial is be in Lisbon Cemetery.

The family is grateful to Hospice of St. Luke's and Matt Hoskins for their loving care.

On-line condolences may be posted at morganfuneralchoices.com.

Francis Woodrow Boat

Francis Woodrow Boat, 92, of Mount Vernon, went home to be with his Lord, Saturday, May 27, 2006, in his home from a lingering illness. Services for Francis will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 1, at Grace Baptist Church in Marion by Pastor Cecil Ballard, with burial in Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday, May 31, from 4 until 6:30 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Home Mount Vernon.

Francis is survived by two daughters, Cora (Bob) Collins of Mount Vernon and Joyce (Chuck) Flores, of Anaheim, Calif.; five sons, Walter (Fern) Nost of Atlantic, Donald (Winnie) Nost of Melbourne, Fla., William (Janet) Nost of Mount Vernon, and Richard Nost and John (Sue) Nost, all of Lisbon; two sisters, Eleanor Danner of Washington state, and Virginia Smith of Arkansas. Also surviving are 33 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Francis was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Norine; a brother, Ernest, who died as an infant; a sister, Freda Lowry; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Nost; and two grandsons, Scott and Eric Nost.

Francis was born Sept. 20 1913, in Kellogg, the first child of Frederick Willis and Harriet Emily Reynolds Boat. He attended country school in the Kellogg-Sully area. He married Norine Nost on June 24, 1953, in Des Moines. She died in 2005. He retired from Penick & Ford in Cedar Rapids in 1976. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Marion, where he was a member of the Hilltoppers Senior Group.

Francis was the best step-father seven children could have. He was known by many as "Grandpa." Francis will be greatly missed by all.

Memorials in Francis' honor may be sent to: Grace Baptist Church, 1461 East Post Road, Marion, IA 52302.

Chester M. 'Chet' Wallace

Chester M. "Chet" Wallace, 92, of Mount Vernon, died Thursday, May 25, 2006, in Hallmark Care and Rehabilitation Center, Mount Vernon, following a brief illness. Services were 7 p.m. Monday, May 28, at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon Chapel. Friends called Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m., at the chapel. Graveside services were 10 a.m. Tuesday at Clark Cemetery, rural Winterset.

Surviving Chet is his wife, Helen; two sons, Victor (Dee) of Jackson, Tenn., and Jim (Jackie) of Mount Vernon; daughter, Gayle Ann Wallace of Mount Vernon; five grandchildren, Mike, Mark, Amy, Joel and Jamie; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and William; stepson, Philip Macumber of Winterset; and brother, Russell of California.

Preceding Chet in death were his parents; wife, Mary; and a brother, Vic.

Chet was born March 19, 1914, in Macksburg, Iowa, the oldest son of L. Guy and Hazel S. Trautwein Wallace. He graduated from Winterset High School and Simpson College. In 1936, Chet began a long teaching and coaching career at Jewell, Troy Mills, Glidden, Corydon, Lorimor, Mount Vernon and Lisbon. He married Mary Elizabeth Callison May 2, 1942. Mary Elizabeth died November 28, 1976. Chet married Helen Leander Macumber on Nov. 9, 1980. After his retirement from education, he continued to build homes in Mount Vernon with his son, Jim.

Memorials in Chet's name may be made to the Lisbon-Mount Vernon Volunteer Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 155, Mount Vernon, Iowa, 52314.