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Edna
Eleanora (Miner) Talbert |
Edna Eleanora (Miner) Talbert was born on Feb. 15, 1903 in Bolivar, Marion Township, Polk County, MO, the daughter of Daniel Lucas and Mary Elizabeth (Hodges) Minerd.
As a girl, she moved with her parents and siblings to Bagley, IA.
On July 28, 1921, when she was age 18, Edna married 21-year-old Howard Forest Talbert (Feb. 11, 1900-1983), the son of Samuel and Jennie L. (Simpson) Talbert, and a native of North Hampton, IL. The wedding took place in Jefferson, Greene County, IA, with justice of the peace O.W. Harris presiding.
They together bore a brood of four children -- Bessie Marie Kopel, Vivian Louise Tichy, Lester Laverne Talbert and Ardyth Linthacum.
When their son Lester was born in 1928, the Talberts were in Berkley, Boone County, IA, with Howard laboring as a farmer and trucker. Then in 1930, the family resided in Wisconsin, in a home they owned in Brandon, Fon du Lac County. Howard worked in Brandon as a road construction laborer. Living next door were Howard's parents.
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| Marshalltown, Iowa, looking west |
They returned to Iowa and in 1940 lived in Marshalltown, Marshall County. That year, the couple may have been separated, as Howard was away from the family. Edna worked as a collector at an ice plant at that time to generate income. Her brother Frederick and his family dwelled in the next house. As of 1942, Howard was unemployed, with his address 707 South Second Street, and Edna's address 27 North Center Street, both in Marshalltown.
Howard was required to register for the military draft during World War II. He was measured at standing 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighing 165 lbs., and with a slightly crippled left hand. He joined the Army on Nov. 14, 1942 and served during the war with the rank of private first class. He received his discharge on April 3, 1943.
The federal census enumeration of 1950 shows that the pair were divorced. He lived by himself in 1950 in Marshalltown and had no job.
Howard was employed by Fisher Governor Company, joining the workforce there on Nov. 30, 1951 as a shop trucker. He went on to become a large turret lathe operator on the third and second shifts, and for a brief time in the company's stores department. At some point, Howard purchased an acre of land near Marshalltown. He retired at the age of 65 with plans to garden and fish.
Howard at age 83 passed away in Marshalltown, Marshall County, IA on March 31, 1983.
Edna outlived her former husband by a decade, and died at age 90 in Marshalltown on Aug. 16, 1993. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery. Inscribed on the face of her grave marker is the hymn name "How great thou art."
~ Daughter Bessie Marie (Talbert) Kopel ~
Daughter Bessie Marie Talbert (1922-1992) was born on May 8, 1922 in Perry, Dallas County, IA.
She was joined in wedlock with Joseph G. Kopel ( ? -2013).
Together, they became the parents of two -- Richard Kopel and Karolyn Riggins.
Joseph was a graduate of the Haverhill High School. For 41 years, he was employed by Fisher Controls and retired in 1982. Said an obituary, "After retirement, he found himself mowing lawns in the summer time and helping with snow removal during the winter. Joe was a member at the Moose Lodge, Knights of Columbus, and many bowling leagues. He had a passion for his family, fishing, hunting, golfing, and bowling."
She died in Marshalltown at the age of 70 on Oct. 30, 1992. Her remains were placed into rest in the mausoleum of the local Riverside Cemetery.
Joseph outlived his bride by more than two decades and remained in Marshalltown. Death swept him away at age 92 on Oct. 20, 2013. Pastor James Snow conducted the funeral rites. His survivors included three grandchildren.
Son Richard Kopel ( ? - ? ) was born on (?). He wed Frances Carol Kimmel (Sept. 1, 1946-2021), daughter of George and Edna Kimmel of Marshalltown. Their union held fast over the ebbs and flows of a remarkable 51 years. One daughter born into this family was Mary White. The Kopels lived for many years in Marshalltown, with Frances earning a living at Marshalltown Manufacturing. They were members for many years of the Heritage Assembly of God Church in Des Moines, where she attended regularly and gave of her time. In April 2009, they relocated to Urbandale in the Des Moines area. Sadly, at the age of 75, and just five days after her wedding anniversary, Frances passed away on Sept. 6, 2021 in the Urbandale Health Center. The funeral was held in the family church, with interment in the sacred soil of Riverside Cemetery.
- Granddaughter Mary Kopel ( ? - ? ) was born on (?). She tied the marital cord with Aaron White. One son of this couple is Alex White.
Daughter Karolyn Kopel ( ? - ? ) married (?) Riggins.
~ Daughter Vivian Louise (Talbert) Tichy ~
Daughter Vivian Louise Talbert (1924-1990) was born on Dec. 10, 1924 in Franklin, Greene County, IA.
When she was 28 years of age, circa 1952, she was united in matrimony with 31-year-old Joseph Matthew Tichy (March 14, 1921-2001), a native of Tama, Tama County, IA and the son of Frank Joseph and Fanny (Peshel) Tichy. News of their marriage license was printed in the Waterloo (IA) Courier.
They produced at least one son, Dennis Lee Tichy.
Joseph in young manhood worked for his father and stood 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighed 136 lbs.
The family was plunged into the depths of grieving at the death of their son Dennis in 1982.
She passed away on July 1, 1990. Her remains were lowered to rest in Marshalltown's Riverside Cemetery.
Joseph endured for another 11 years. The angel of death cleaved him away in Marshalltown on Nov. 23, 2001.
Son Dennis Lee Tichy (1956-1982) was born on Oct. 7, 1956. He dwelled in Albion, IA as a young man. Sadly, he died in Albion at the age of 25 on Feb. 15, 1982. The cause of his untimely death is not yet known. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown.
~ Son Lester Laverne Talbert ~
Son Lester Laverne Talbert (1928-1997) was born on Aug. 23, 1928 in Berkley, Boone County, IA. Dr. Jewel assisted in the birth.
Lester spent his infancy in Brandon, Fon Du Lac County, WI but in young boyhood moved to Iowa with his parents. He spent the rest of his growing-up years in Marshalltown.
In early 1950, he boarded in the household of James C. and Blanche E. Gifford in Marshalltown and worked as a truck driver for a wholesale fruit and vegetables company. Later that year, at the age of 21, he is believed to have tied the marital cord with 18-year-old Margaret A. Conrad ( ? - ? ). News of their marriage license appeared in the Des Moines Tribune.
The six known children borne of this marriage were Julia M. Adams, Leslie A. Desenburg, Terri Hays Swicegood, Anthony H. Talbert, David E. Talbert and Michael Lee Talbert.
Lester served in the U.S. Army.
By the mid-1990s, the family had migrated to Hot Springs, AR. They were members of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
The angel of death spirited Lester away at the age of 68 on March 14, 1997. His obituary appeared in the Mason City (IA) Globe-Gazette. Msgr. Leo Riedmueller presided over the funeral rites, with the remains cremated. His survivors included 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Daughter Julia M. Talbert married (?) Adams. She was in Conway, AR in 1997.
Daughter Leslie A. Talbert wed (?) Desenburg. They settled in Virginia Beach, VA.
Daughter Terri Talbert was joined in wedlock with (?) Hays and (?) Swicegood. Her dwelling-place in 1997 was in Conway, AR.
Son Anthony H. Talbert relocated to San Diego by 1997.
Son David E. Talbert made his home in 1997 in Conway, AR.
Son Michael Lee Talbert resided at Hot Springs, AR in 1997.
~ Daughter Ardyth (Talbert) Farni Linthacum ~
Daughter Ardyth L. Talbert (1932- ? ) was born in about 1932 in Iowa.
She appears to have spent her youth in Marshalltown, IA.
At the age of 18, in about 1948, entered into the bonds of marriage with 24-year-old Elmer H. Farni (1924-1974), a World War II veteran. He was the son of Howard Farni of Zearing, IA. News of their marriage license was reported in the Des Moines Tribune.
A trio of offspring in this family were Steven Farni, Mrs. Tom Walters and Christine Farni.
They dwelled in Marshalltown and then in about 1970 moved to Urbandale. Elmer was a longtime contractor and belonged to the Des Moines Real Estate Association and Izaak Walton League.
In 1970, Elmer advertised in the Des Moines Tribune, promoting Maplenol Estates as a new residential area west of Valley High.
Sadly, with his health in decline, Elmer was hospitalized for seven weeks in Rochester, MN. There, he died at the age of 50 on Aug. 17, 1974. The remains were transported to Marshalltown for interment in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. An obituary was published in the Tribune.
Ardyth wed a second time to (?) Linthacum ( ? - ? ).
She dwelled in Peoria, AZ in 1997.
Son Steven Farni lived in Des Moines in 1974.
Daughter (?) Farni wed Tom Walters and moved to Phoenix, AZ.
Daughter Christine Farni grew up in Marshalltown and Urbandale, IA.
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