Under the Water Tower Lovilia News

Margaret Leona Kurimski died at age 93 on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Monroe County Hospital in Albia, Iowa.

She was born in Hocking, Iowa on June 28, 1927 to John and Helen (Honis) Wasko,

On April 22, 1950 she was joined in marriage to John J. Kurimski of Lovilia at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Albia. She and John lived on a farm west of Lovilia for 43 years. In 1993 she moved to Knoxville.

Margaret was a homemaker, worked on the farm, gardened, and enjoyed flowers and music, especially country and polka along with polka dancing. She and John were blessed with two children: Kathleen A. and John Paul.

She is survived by her son and family of Knoxville, Iowa, 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and her brother, Charles (Mary Beth) Wasko of Ottumwa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, and three brothers: Albert, John, and Leonard Wasko.

There was a private family funeral Nov.4th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Albia, Iowa with Father Mark Yates officiating. Burial followed at St. Mary’s cemetery, Albia. There is a memorial to the family.

May she rest in peace.

Bit of News

Halloween trick or treat night was Saturday, Oct. 31st from 5-7pm in Lovilia. Last year the kids showed up in small numbers due to very cool weather. This year it was warm and in spite of the covid virus the kids showed up in large numbers. I did not expect the large numbers and I treated 42 kids by 5:45pm and had to turn off my porch light. Hopefully next year we will have a virus vaccine and things will be back to regular numbers when I served 100 kids on E Avenue.

Lindsey Chance and family moved this week to Albia. Her mother, Patti Chance, will remain here in Lovilia in their former residence.

Concrete workers installed a new front sidewalk at the TJ and Jacqueline Post house on E Avenue.

More action on E Avenue, the former Harold Waters house, now owned by Brenda Chilton, was raised into the air on jacks, forms were placed, and a full basement poured. Several days later the jacks came out and the house lowered onto the basement. Amazing to see for a non-builder like my self.

Joan Slofkosky Ford has sold the North End Tavern after over 30 years as the owner and operator. Kim Keegal, daughter of Jim Keegal, is the new owner and we wish her well. The North End is a Lovilia landmark and we are happy it will continue to be one. Enjoy your retirement Joan!

Phyllis, age 83, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Monroe County Hospital in Albia, Iowa.

Thomas James and Lorena (Hunt) Morgan welcomed baby Phyllis on March 23, 1937. She grew up an attended school in Albia.

She was joined in marriage to Donald Conner in June of 1954 and they spent 35 years together before his passing in 1989. They had four children: Danny, Cindy, Kim, and Gary.

Phyllis was a homemaker and was devoted to her family. Her interests were her cats, music, reading, camping and her specialties in cooking were homemade noodles and brownies. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her companion Ray Mosburger of Albia, children: Danny of Lovilia, Cindy (Tom) Welsh of Hamilton, and Kim (David) Stewart of Lovilia. She also has six grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, baby son Gary, and several brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be held 9am-11am Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia. Funeral services will begin then at 11am. Pastor Richard Grimes will officiate.

According to the rules put in place by the Iowa Dept. of Public Health, proper social distancing and reasonable personal protective equipment is advised for attending a religious public event.

Burial will follow services at Woodlawn Cemetery in Lovilia, Iowa

A memorial has been established to the American Diabetes Foundation.

May she rest in peace.

Milo was born June 24, 1956 to Gene and Marge (Hyer) McCombs in Missouri. He attended school in a Albia. Milo was united in marriage to Cindy Brees on June 26, 1976 in Bethany, Missouri. They have four children : Charity, Justin, Samantha, and Bill. Milo and Cindy shared 44 years of marriage.

Milo worked in Ico, McConville and Shinn’s coal mines. Then he worked at the landfill as a heavy equipment operator and equipment supervisor. He also operated his own business, Shade Tree Repair, in Lovilia for over 30 years.

Milo’s interests included: being outdoors, mushroom hunting, antiques, collecting old bottles from Buxton area, collecting watch fobs, and the history of the coalmines in the Lovilia and Buxton area. He enjoyed spending time with friends in his garage and especially time with family and his grandchildren.

Milo passed away on September 23, 2020.

He is survived by his wife and four children, ten grandchildren, and siblings: Sandy McCombs, Wendell McCombs, Michelle (Dale) Sandusky, Larry Goemaat, Chris (Brenda) McCombs, and Bill (Kathleen) McCombs.

He is preceded in death by his parents and four siblings; Nathan McCombs, Marlin Goemaat, Harold McCombs, and Norma Jean Blaylock.

Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia. Milo’s family will be present from 5-8 p.m. to greet family and friends.

Celebration of Life services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the location of Milo’s childhood home at 201 East 19th Street, Lovilia, Iowa with Jeff Comstock officiating.

A memorial has been established to DaVita Pella Dialysis in Pella, Iowa.

May he rest in peace.

Lovilia Home Coming Royalty

Ashley Beary is the sophomore attendant and Nathaniel Wynn is the senior attendant. Homecoming at Albia will have many changes due to the covid -19 virus. The tradition will go on and fun for the students.

Velma will be 100 years old on August 23, 2020. She was born in Columbus City, Iowa. She and Michael Slofkosky married, and after WWII, raised four children: Carolyn, Larry, Paul, and Ken.

The family owned and operated Slofkosky hardware and Laundry in Lovilia. They were members of St. Peter’s Catholic church there.

Velma would love receiving cards and letters from people during these times when we are restricted socially.

Her mailing address is:

Velma Slofkosky Schleier, 606 W. Larson Street, Knoxville, Iowa 50138.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VELMA and ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY!!!

Carlon Ray Slay Obit

Carlon, age 77, died July 21, 2020. He was born July 3, 1943 to Harold and Florence (Miner) Slay in Lovilia, Iowa. He attended Lovilia school and graduated with the class of 1961.

December 2, 1962 he married Mary Darlene Spring in Udell, Iowa. They were blessed with three daughters: Shelley Lynn, Cindy Joleen, and Vicki Jo.

He had a varied work experience. First with his father in a bottle gas company and furniture/hardware store. Next he spent 10 years operating the Slay Dairy Creme in Lovilia. Then he worked for Gilbert Funeral Home and Ambulance. During this time he was a volunteer Lovilia firemen for many years. Finally, until retirement he worked for Chicago Rivet in Albia, Iowa.

In 1997 he moved to Centerville, Iowa where he was custodian at his church, First Baptist. He also later became a driver for the Amish and had many friends among them.

When young, Carlon loved fast cars and driving fast. He enjoyed hunting quail and pheasant with his bird dog Pal. He taught his girls gun safety and took them hunting too. Carlon also liked ice fishing, crappies fishing, mushroom hunting, card playing with friends, and cooking up fish fries for family and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, daughter Shelly Lynn, and brother, Gary Slay.

Surviving him are: his wife; daughter, Cindy Joleen Farrington (Scott); daughter, Vicki Jo Ballalatak (Dean); granddaughter, Leah Irene Stearns (Mitch); grandson, Joshua David Farrington (Nicki); great grand daughter, Norah Mae Stearns; great grand son, Judson Bryan Stearns; and two step grandchildren, Chad Ballalatak and Lisa Valentine (Jason). Also, one brother and sister-in-law , Doyle and Irene Spring.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2020 from 2pm-7pm with the family present from 5pm-7pm. at Sinnott Funeral Home in Albia. Proper social distancing and wearing a mask is requested. The funeral services will be at 1pm, Friday, July 24, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Centerville with Pastor Dennis Higgins officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Lovilia.

Memorials may be directed to the family and determined at a later date. May he rest in peace.

Georgia Robinson Obit

Georgia, age 90, died July 22, 2020 at the Monroe Care Center in Albia, Iowa.

On May 5, 1930 she was born to George and Mary (Brace) Harrison in Hamilton, Iowa. Her schooling was in Lovilia where she graduated with the class of 1948. That same year on October 23, 1948 she married Lee Robinson in Nashua, Iowa at the Little Brown Church. They shared 65 years together until he passed in 2014. They were blessed with two children, Terry and Carolyn.

Georgia was a homemaker and helped Lee with the farming. For enjoyment she liked embroidering, crocheting, knitting, and gardening. She will be remembered as a good cook and for her passion for time with family.

She is survived by: son, Terry Robinson (Judy Seddon) of Knoxville, Iowa; and daughter, Carolyn (Kevin) Heisel of Fairfield, Iowa. Five grandchildren: Nic (Amy) Robinson, Tina (Nate) Shippers, Sheila (Chad) Larson, Shawn Heisel and Andrea Nixon, and Aimee Gorsh. She also has six great grandchildren. Surviving siblings are: James Harrison, Emma Severino, Peggy Feagins, David (Barbara) Harrison and Judy (Jim) Bonnett.

Georgia was preceded in death by: her parents, husband, and siblings: Betty Lawson, John Harrison, and Gerry Robuck.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Sinnott Funeral Home in Albia with Pastor Raymond Doser officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Lovilia. Proper social distancing is advised and masks will be available.

Memorials may be directed to the family and will be determined at a later date. May she rest in peace.

The estate of Karl A. Kloster invites a bid on the property at 604 W. 19th Street in Lovilia.

Bidding will be in the nature of a silent auction by which you may appear at the the law offices of Johnson & Lane at 113 E. Marion in Knoxville, Iowa between 8am and 4:30pm until 4:30pm on July 17, 2020.

Parties may enter their bid by writing it on a list, and may bid multiple times until the deadline. Seller reserves the right to reject highest bid.

To locate it for you it is the house that years ago was between Helen Plum and Norman & Ilene Pottoroff. Now between the Ray Doser and Britt Ogle residences.

New City Clerk Hired

Lisa Gilkerson has been hired as Lovilia City Clerk. Her training will begin Aug. 3rd. Current clerk, Patti DeGross ,will work with Lisa until Patti retires on Nov. 3oth. Dec.1st will be Lisa’s first day. Welcome and best wishes to Lisa in her new job serving Lovilia. Happy Retirement wishes to Patti and thanks for your many years of faithful service.

Help Lovilia and Return your Census Form

The city clerk reminds everyone who has not sent in their census form to please do so soon.

Road use money is based on the number of people living in Lovilia. So to receive money for our street repairs we need to count everyone who lives here.

Starting in August, if you have not returned the census form, a census worker will come to your home to gather the information.

Please help Lovilia get street repair money and send in the form now! If you have already done it, thanks!

College Grads

Taylor Doser graduated with a BA in finance from the University of Northern Iowa this year.

Savannah Stalzer and Stacie Etcher both earned AA degrees from Indian Hills Community College.

Congratulations and best wishes for your future careers.

Gregory S. Griffith Arrested

Griffith, age 32, was arrested on felony warrants for parole violation and narcotics offenses out of Marion and Mahaska counties. His address was listed as Lovilia.

Iowa New Tobacco Law Requires you be age 21 to possess or buy tobacco: Be Alert to this new Law

This brings Iowa into alignment with the federal Tobacco 21 bill that took effect in Dec. 2019.

Under the new law it is illegal to sell tobacco products or supply them to anyone under 21 years of age. If you are under 21 you can not possess, purchase or attempt to purchase a covered tobacco product. This includes vaping products.

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency has returned to disposing of these wastes by appointment only.

These appointments are available only on Wednesdays at the Landfill at Tracy.

Accepted materials are: fluorescent bulbs, rechargeable batteries, spray paint. oil paint, and household chemicals. See a complete list of accepted wastes or for more information about this by visiting www.sciswa.org.

Tre Good is the son of Amy Sebban and Donald Good. He plans to enter the workforce.

James Andrew Joseph Wayland is the son of Aleishia Hainline and step son of Jason Hainline. He plans to continue his employment with HyVee Distribution Center.

Best wishes to both of these 2020 Albia High Graduates.

Ardith Jean Showers Obiturary

Ardith, age 76, died April 11, 2020 at Comfort House in Pella. She was born Oct. 24, 1943 in Knoxville to James and Lanell (Smith) Rowland. She grew up in Columbia where she attended country school. Later Ardith graduated from Knoxville High School.

Harold Gerome Showers and Ardith were married August. 10, 1962. They shared 54 years together before his passing April 4, 2017. They were blessed with four sons: Rodney, Randy, Roger, and Ryan.

She worked several years at Garwood Drug Store and then at Hy-Vee pharmacy dept. in Albia until her retirement in 2005.

She was an excellent cook and especially liked preparing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for her family. Hobbies included going on drives, sewing, and shopping.

A private graveside service was held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Lovilia, Iowa.

She is survived by her sons and their families: Rodney of Knoxville,Iowa; Randy of Sulphur Springs, Texas, and Roger of Albia,Iowa. She has 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Also, surviving are her siblings: Ardean, Rowland, Charlotte, and Arlen. Brother -in – law Cecil and Sandy Showers, and sister-in-law Mary Showers, live in rural Lovilia .

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son, Ryan.

Memorials may be given to West Ridge Specialty Care of Knoxville, Iowa in her memory.

Listing the graduates in alphabetical order:

Devon Lee Aldridge is the son of Jeremy Aldridge and Janice Aldridge. He hopes to study aviation but is undecided about which school.

Jocelyn Rachelle Beary is the daughter of Mike and Marilyn Beary. She plans to attend Iowa School of Beauty for cosmetology.

Barrett Bonnett is the son of Dusty and Renee Bonnett. He pans to major in mechanical engineering at Iowa State University.

William Burk, son of Bill Burk and Tammy Sue Massick, wants to go to Universal Technical Institute to become an auto technician and he is also currently enlisted in the Army Reserves.

Hailey Kurimski, daughter of David and Tina Kurimski, will attend Indian Hills community College for Dental hygiene and receive her AA degree.

Lindsey Manser,daughter of Harold and Brandi Manser, will go to Indian Hills Community College but has not chosen a field of study yet.

Gaige Curtis Rankin, son of Steven and Bonnie Rankin, will enter the work force.

Makenna Ann Ross, daughter of former Lovilia residents, Kenny and Anna Ross, will attend the University of Northern Iowa. She plans to major in communication disorders and then earn her master’s in speech and language pathology.

Savannah Rose Stalzer is the daughter of Brad and Mindy Stalzer. She plans to attend the University of Northern Iowa and double major in actuarial science and finance.

These seniors will receive their diplomas Saturday, June 20th. Good luck and best wishes in your future careers.

Janice Ann Ansley Obituary

Janice, age 78, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June17, 2020 in Albia.

She was born on November 14, 1941 to Dave and LaRue (Edgington) Roberts Anderson. Janice went to school in Albia and graduated with the class of 1960. On February 18, 1962 she married Arthur Paul Ansley at the Presbyterian Church in Albia. They were blessed with four children: Brian, Melinda, Dawn, and Dana. They shared 48 years of marriage prior to his passing on March 5, 2010.

They moved to Burlington, Iowa where Janice worked for General Electric. In 1970 they moved to Lovilia, Iowa and she worked in Albia first at Chamberlains and then spent nearly 30 years working at Chicago Rivet until her retirement.

Janice was very active with the Lovilia Community Betterment Committee. She enjoyed bowling league, traveling, gardening, reading, knitting crocheting, and growing flowers.

Surviving her are her children: Brian (Carol) Ansley, Melinda “Mindy” Harris, Dawn (Kevin) Maughan, and Dana (Steve) Osborn. She has 14 grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She also leaves three siblings: Bill (Sue) Roberts, Dan Anderson, and Rick (Ruth) Anderson.

Janice was preceded in death by: her husband; her parents; her stepfather, Charles “Andy” Anderson; a grandson, Joseph Maughan; and her parents-in-law, Eldora and Art Ansley.

Visitation will be held in Albia at Tharp’s Funeral Home from 2-8 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2020. The family will there to greet visitors from 5-8 p.m..

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Tharp’s with Pastor Lynda Carlson officiating. Burial will follow services at Woodlawn Cemetery in Lovilia, Iowa.

Memorials have been established to Lovilia Community Betterment or to the Leisure Lounge Senior Center in Albia.

May she rest in peace.

Norma Barnes will celebrate her 97th birthday on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Her children invite her friends, neighbors, and former students to shower her with cards. Her mailing address is: P.O. Box 363, Lovilia, Ia. 50150. She lives in her own home and is active in Lovilia. God bless and enjoy your day!

Memorial Day

Lovilia Legion members honored veterans at St. Peter’s and Woodlawn cemeteries. To be coordinated in dress they all had matching white ball caps with the Legion emblem sewed on the front. The hats were sewn and his time donated by David Kurimski of Lovilia. Thanks to David for helping in this way to honor the veterans. May all the service men and women rest in peace. We owe them our freedom. Thank you for your sacrifices.

Update on Residences

The former Edith Barnes home on North E Avenue is for sale. The current residents are the Ford family.

Dean and Vicky Ballalatak are the new owners of the O’Brien house on the east side of the highway. This is the house across the street north of Ronnie Allison.

Gerald Chamberlain is the new owner of the house a block off of highway 5 in the south end that was formerly the Lyle and Kay Morgan home.

School Year Ends

Shirley Plum retired at the end of the school year after over 20 years service as a teacher’s aide. Best wishes for a fun and restful retirement, Shirley! She and her husband, Richard Plum, are Lovilia residents.

Due to the covid 19 virus, graduation has been postponed for the Albia high school seniors. To honor them the school placed signs in the families yard stating that a 2020 graduate lives here. Best wishes to all seniors in your future education and career path.

Michael Fred “Spook” Smith passed away at his residence in Lovilia on April 15, 2020 at age 69.
Arrangements are pending with Sinnott Funeral Home, Gilbert Chapel, Lovilia, Iowa.
May he rest in peace.

Paul Eugene Post died May 10, 2020

Paul Eugene, age 88, passed away May 10, 2020 at his rural farm home in Monroe County.

He was born July 9,1931 to Abraham and Lois (Byerly) Post at home on the family farm. He attended rural country school.

January 2, 1957 he and Joann Marie Sager of Albia were married and they shared 63 years together before he passed. They were blessed with three children: Daniel, Robert, and Connie.

Paul said he farmed most of his life and enjoyed every day of it. He was known as being a skilled hedge post cutter. He gardened and sold his produce at farmer’s markets. He liked fishing, hunting , and guiding turkey hunters. He enjoyed the company and shared laughter of friends.

He is survived by his wife; sister, Sandy (Gus) Sampson; son Dan (Tammy) Post of Albia, Iowa; son Robert (Pam) Post of Lovilia, Iowa; and Connie (Brett) Dorwart of Fort Peck, MT. Also he has five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He had one sister-in-law, Donna Post, surviving. He also leaves two young men who were like children to him, Michael Lenger and Bob Gissell.
He was preceded in death by : grandson, Corey; his parents; four brothers: Harlan, Kenny, Don, and Irwin Post; and 3 sisters: Wilhelmina Post, Pauline Smith, and Evelyn Post.

Visitation was May 13th at Tharp Funeral home in Albia. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Tharp’s with Pastor Lynda Carlson officiating. Burial will follow services in Woodlawn Cemetery in Lovilia, Ia.
May he rest in peace.

DOLLAR GENERAL STORE OPENS IN LOVILIA
The store opened February 1, 2020. It has a good variety of merchandise and adds some convenience for local people to find the basics and more.The manager and workers are keeping it neat and clean. It is open seven days a week. You can’t miss the store located at the south end on Hwy 5.  We welcome them to Lovilia!

ALL SCHOOL REUNION CANCELED FOR 2020

Due to the covid-19 virus limitations the committee has canceled the reunion for this year. Maybe next year will be more promising, time will tell.

Myrtle Marie Kurimski

Myrtle was born August 10, 1931 in Donnybrook, North Dakota to Samuel and Hannah Ester (Cross) Blackwood. She married Michael John Kurimski II on Dec. 16, 1947 in Bremerton, Washington where he was stationed in the US Navy. They were blessed with four children: Michael “Mick”, Linda, Diane, and Pam.

Myrtle worked at Trophy glove and Chicago Rivet as a machinist. She was a member of the St. Peter’s Altar and Rosary in Lovilia and had served as President. She was a member of the Dancing Grannies and of the Ladies Red Hat Club. Her interests included: music, dancing, puzzles, bowling, gardening, planting flowers, and time spent with family.

She is survived: by her four children, fifteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and her sister Elizabeth.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband;brother, Arthur; sisters: Florence, Hazel, Helen and Ardell; granddaughter, Christina; and son-in-law, Denny Franzen.

Myrtle died at age 88 on Feb. 6, 2020 at Parkridge Specialty Care in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial was Feb.8, 2020 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lovilia, Iowa with Father Mark Yates C.P.P.S. officiating. Burial followed at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lovilia. Memorials may be directed to Care Initiatives Hospice in appreciation of their compassionate care. Memorials may be mailed to PO Box 218, Altoona, Iowa 50009.

May she rest in peace.

Peggy Beary

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Beary, of Ottumwa, passed away after a short illness on February 18, 2020 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Peggy was born August 5, 1955 five minutes after her twin sister, Mary Patricia”Patty” Beary at the Albia Hospital, Monroe County, Iowa, They were the first twins born at that hospital. Daniel R. Beary and Ruth Stewart Beary were their parents who thought they were having one baby but soon learned there were two.

Peggy and Patty grew up in Lovilia, Iowa where they went to Lovilia school through 7th grade. After being bussed with their class to 8th grade at Albia, the family moved to Ottumwa, Iowa and the girls graduated from Ottumwa High School with the class of 1974.

Peggy spent her working years as a cook. She was head cook at Heady’s in Ottumwa for 24 years. She then worked at Greenbriar Restaurant, SIEDA senior meal site, Ridgewood Nursing Home and Ottumwa Manor as head cook.

She retired with medical disability but still loved to bake and would give all her treats away.

Peggy and Patty loved to travel which included 13 cruises. Their travels included: Acapulco, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Florida Keyes.

Funeral services were Feb.22, 2020 at Reece’s Funeral Home in Ottumwa with Father Patrick Hilgendorf officiating. Burial followed the services at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Albia, Iowa.

Memorials were directed to Helping Hands Food Bank in Albia, Iowa or for masses at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lovilia, Iowa.

May she rest in peace.

David Findley

David Lewis Findley, age 81, of Lovilia, died Feb. 20, 2020 at his home under hospice care and surrounded by his loved ones.

David was born May 26,1938 on the family farm east of Lovilia to Albert and Mary (Kendall) Findley. He attended school at Lovilia and graduated with the class of 1956.

On March 25, 1960 he married Lorraine Bay at Hayden Chapel in rural Monroe County. They shared 59 years of marriage before he passed. They were blessed with six children: Terry, Larry, Sheryl, Jim, Tim and Jerry.

David, a lifelong farmer, raised cattle, hogs, sheep, and fields of row crops. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Albia and later of the Community Regular Baptist Church of Bussey. David was a people person and especially enjoyed family time. He liked the outdoors and riding his Gator around the farm.

He is survived by his wife; son, Terry (Cheryl) Findley; son, Larry (Lisa) Findley; daughter, Sheryl (Cory) Smith; son, Jim (Twyla) Findley; son, Tim (Maryann) Findley; and son, Jerry (Tonya) Findley; 18 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Eric Findley; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Patricia Findley; and sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Duane Walters; brother-in-law Ed Flattery Jr.; and a sister-in-law Marie Bay.

A private graveside service was held at Osborne Cemetery in Lovilia.

May he rest in peace.

All School Lovilia Reunion

The committee has set a date of August 29th and August 30th. Save the date and more information will be posted when it is available.

Lovilia Recycling Trailer Is Being Abused

Someone is putting bags of garbage in the trailer and leaving appliances and other things that are garbage around the trailer. If you see someone doing this report it to city hall.

Only proper items are to be put in the trailer: glass bottles in the glass section; tin and aluminum cans in the can section; plastics labeled 1-7 in the plastics section; and office paper, cardboard, magazines,newspapers, and books in the paper section.

Monroe County govt. furnishes the trailer but will take it away if the trashing continues. Trash in the bins can cause them to throw out the whole load because it is “contaminated” with non recyclables.

This is a benefit we don’t want to give up! Please help.

CORONA 19 VIRUS RESTRICTIONS

The epidemic is spreading so church services have been canceled. Funerals are limited to ten persons in attendance. Many are working from home or sent home without work. School is closed. If you talk to someone you are to stand six feet away from them which is called social distancing. Wash your hands before eating, after bathroom use, after touching doorknobs, etc. Don’t leave home except to get groceries, medicine, or to the doctor. Hunker down and wait it out. Some say it could be over in weeks others say months. China has taken about 4 months to bring it under control so the United States will probably need 4 months too. That will take us out to about the 4th of July. I will come back in a future post and see how close this GUESS is. Everyone please follow the guidelines to protect yourself and others. Only you and I can prevent the spread of the virus. God bless and keep you all.