January 6, 1947
August 29, 2012
DARLINGTON, Mo. - Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Henry
Eugene McGinley, of Darlington, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on
August 29, 2012.
Henry was born to Henry Arthur and Leona Marcella (Dirks) McGinley
on January 6, 1947, at the McGinley homestead near Darlington.
As a boy, Henry
attended the Darlington School until it closed in 1952, and was moved to the
Albany school district.
On August 28, 1964, Henry was united in marriage to Mary Louise
(Farnsworth) McGinley at a little Baptist Church in Faucett, Mo. To this union,
four children were born.
Henry was baptized in September 1966, and was a member of the
Darlington Baptist Church.
His favorite song was
“Amazing Grace.” When we talked about
Jesus coming, he would always laugh and say, “God told me when, but he told me
not to tell!”
Henry was talented in
many areas of work, which included being a mechanic, over the road truck
driver, concrete laborer, owning and operating his own bulldozers and as a
heavy equipment operator for Damon Pursell Construction Co., until retiring in
2008.
Henry’s passion was farming and constructing and it was here on
the farm, that he built the homestead for Mary and himself.
He and Mary loved to
raise a large garden and enjoyed all aspects of the farm life.
He was a gentle, loving husband, father and grandfather, who loved
and cared for his family.
For those who knew
Henry, he was always willing to help anyone in need.
He was also known for accomplishing anything he set his mind to.
He enjoyed good company and could always make you laugh with his
humorous side.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents; son, Charles E.
McGinley and grandson, Jacob R. Smith.
He is survived by Mary, his wife of 48 years; daughters, Mary Ann (Alan)
Polley, Ridgeway, Mo.; Connie (Randall) Smith, Stanberry, Mo.; son, Kevin
(Mary) McGinley, Maysville, Mo.; sisters, Bertha (Gene) Sowards, Springfield,
Mo.; Lela (Joe) Whitmore, Chillicothe, Mo.; brothers, Donald (Linda) McGinley,
Jerry (Nellie) McGinley, J.R. (Jennifer) McGinley, all of Darlington;
grandchildren, Cory, Gregory, Tyler (Devany) and Andrew Polley; Ryan (Chalee),
Steven and Taylor McGinley; Brooke, Brett and Brendan Smith;
great-grandchildren, Jaelynn Polley, Ele Snow, Laine Snow and Khloe McGinley;
aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dirks, Duane & Inez 31
Aug 12
133
Archdale Drive
Kingsport
TN, 37663
First let me offer my heart felt condolences to the family and
friends of Gene McGinley. May he now
enjoy the Peace he was promised!
Inez
and I are doing pretty good, sure, some of the afflictions of the older
generation get to us too, but, all in all we have no reason to complain.
We have been blessed with pretty good health, have a nice home and able to
travel when we see fit. We also find it a
benefit to have the so called “empty nest” although our Lab Missy at times can
certainly take the place of a spoiled kid, must be Inez’s fault. [:-)
Had lots of rain the last part of July and early August but we
could use a good rain or two now. I tilled the garden where we are
finished with any harvest and there are places where this maddening TN red clay
was baked like a brick. The old tiller I have will still break it up but
I feel like I’m the one that’s broken by the time I’m finished. Plan on sitting
on my dead behind as soon as I finish typing this note. I know it “ain’t
winter”, but, no time like the present for a nice “winter” nap.
Inez and I have traded all the vehicles we had in the drive in the
last couple of months, the 34 foot motor home was downsized to a 21 foot
camper, Inez’s Altima was upgraded to a 2009 Ford Edge and I upgraded my 2004
Ford F-150 Super Crew for a 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty with the 6.7 liter
diesel so there shouldn’t be any problem pulling that little camper anywhere we
want to go. No, we didn’t find a windfall or were the beneficiaries of a huge inheritance,
just spent some of our own hard earned IRA investments and of course that means
spending the kid’s inheritance. Nope, don’t feel badly about that at all, we
earned it we intend to enjoy it.
Planning a trip to the
Northeast the last part of Sept and then maybe another trip down South around
Christmas time. We shall see how all of this pans out.
As you can probably gather, all is well with this Dirks family,
Hope the rest of the Dirks Clan is blessed as well.
Duane
and Inez
1936 23rd St #2
Spirit Lake, IA 513560-1087
I am
getting things ready for the Spencer Fair. I have to enter them Friday or Saturday
as they judge things early.
It
has been hot and they let the schools out early because of the heat. The corn
fields are drying up and some of the farmers are chopping it to feed the
animals. Some of the cornstalks are dry all the way, no green. It looks like
December instead of August.
There
is not much else going on here. I went to Circle on Wednesday. There were about
13 there. We vote on different things and they passed out the new program
books.
Gas
here went to $3.69 a gallon. It was $3.59 when I filled the van.
Wishing everyone
well, Love, Florence
410 S. Westview
Derby,
KS 67037
We
have received some rain over the past couple of days—2”. The Arkansas
River stopped flowing at Wichita on Wednesday. Hopefully the 2” of rain got is
flowing again—keep those mosquitoes moving.
Health
wise---Ruth had a couple of lumps removed—one on her neck (was cancerous). They
removed an area about the size of a walnut. Then they removed a growth on
her elbow---about the size of a marble. She has been sore since
then. The post op checkup said the one on the neck was cancerous, but
they think they got it all.
Getting
slammed by politics---Some just can’t seem to see the light but wait till the
train hits them.
Half
of my retirement check ($500+) goes to health insurance that pays 80% of what
Medicare doesn’t pay. That is 4% of the total bill Plus what they don’t cover
in fine print. The minute I hit 65 the eye and dental care was not longer
covered—Dental care is very expensive along with the eye care--- but I am being
taken care of—that is what they tell me—Don’t Worry. My two nieces Cathy and Mary
help me out – they send me $1 (50 cents each) so I can buy a cup of
coffee. Yes, coffee has increased in
price. They do this once a year.
I
have subbed three days this year—calls come later and later each morning—7:15 a.m.
this morning with a report time of 7:15 a.m. , but when they call this late I
have an hour to get there. The classes have been Social Studies (Geography,
History), Art, and Spanish.
Things are getting busy--Trip to MO on
Saturday to attend Gene McGinley’s memorial service. We had a nice trip and was
happy to spend time with the family. I rested Sunday--replaced garbage disposal
Monday--nothing went right--still leaking. Subbed for Spanish today (Tuesday).
Looked at the calendar--newsletter needs to be typed (way behind), yard needs
to be mowed.
I have been
working with ATT to get my bill lowered since I switched from DSL to
U-Verse. I am beginning to think the hassle was not worth the effort or
the benefits. Had a bill for over $300 for internet and voice—No TV. To show
their appreciation—they told me they would deduct (auto pay) on Sept 12. Got
home from subbing and ATT had shut of the phone--Auto Pay due Sept 12th-- They
didn't get their money (note: Sept 12 had not yet arrived.) They left me a
message to call them--(how do you do that on a dead phone). I have been with
them since 1955---I can't believe that they are that dumb. I also have an email jrdirks@att,net that I
lost the password to --- they tell me they sent the password to
jrdirk@att.net---I can't get to it because I don't know the password, so do not
send any email to this address. I tried to pay them with a debit card-- they
said my bank rejected it--checked with the bank--it was rejected because they
tried to deduct a $0.00 amount. Is Cox any smarter?
John and Ruth
Dirks,
Marvin & LaVonne 29
Aug 12
17326 590th St.
Fonda, IA 50574
The
headlines in our papers read: Expect to
Run Combines Early. The farmers may start corn early because the stalks are
weak from summer heat. They will harvest all the corn this year before starting
beans. The soybean outlook is showing a little more promise and has not been as
stressful to them.
We
left for the World Horseshoe Tournament on Sunday, July 29th, which was
scheduled from July 30 - Aug. 11th at Knoxville, TN. We went to visit friends
at Erie, IL for two days. From there it was 666 miles to Knoxville. He played
at the huge Convention Center on Aug. 2-3-4. After the 2nd day he was in 1st
place, and after the final 5 games he placed 2nd by half a game. He won a trophy
and some cash.
The
Convention Center was at the World's Fair Park and is the home of the 1982
World's Fair and the iconic Sunsphere where you can get a fabulous 360 degree
view of the city. It was just beautiful!
On Sunday
morning Aug. 5th we attended the Delegate Meeting and it was voted on holding
the tournament at Buffalo, Niagara, N. Y., and July 14 - 26 in 2014. Next year
the World will be held at St. George, Utah from July 22 - Aug. 3rd.
From
there we traveled to Duane and Inez at Kingsport. We appreciated the hospitality
of their home and the meals together while there and they showed us the scenic
views of the Smokey Mountains.
We
left Duane's at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday and after 16 ˝ hours and 1,011 miles we arrived home at 1:45
am on Wednesday morning. We were glad to get back home. It was way to much time
on the road!
The
State Fair started the next weekend as we went four days to Des Moines. He enjoyed
playing horseshoe games and keeping score for others. He placed 2nd and 1st in
the Doubles and Singles play. I toured the walking grounds and spent time in
the 4-H building and the cooking seminars. Zach received another Blue Ribbon on
his oak dresser.
Last
weekend I helped Leann's move Zach to Fort Dodge as he will attend ICCC classes
there. He is very excited about his new Venture in the college world
Another
month is soon here with all the Monday Labor Day celebration festivities going
on.
I want
to wish John and Ruth a Happy 57th Wedding Anniversary on Tuesday, September
18th, and also a very special Happy Birthday to Ruth on Sunday, September 30th.
Sending our Love and Good Health and Happiness in the years to come.
Marv and LaVonne
Hartman, Mary Lou 22
Aug 12
908 13th Ave
Manson, IA 50563
Hello everyone in Dirksland. I hope this letter gets to
you in time. We sure have been having some nice weather, sounds like we might
get some rain tonight, I hope so.
Boots and I are doing fine; he’s such a good watch dog.
He know when someone is here before they ring the doorbell.
A group of ladies and me go to Twin Lakes every Tuesday
for breakfast. We usually have 2-3 cars full and its fun. Once in a while three
of us will go out for supper. Friday night is my high school class reunion.
It’s our 55th, doesn’t seem possible that I’ve been out of school
that long. There were nine of us in the Senior Class. I think we lost one
member. I hope the others show up.
The lawns are really getting brown and I noticed the
flowers are dying too. My garden hose won’t reach the garden in the backyard. I
think next spring it will be torn up. It is too hard to keep up and it’s big. I
have flower beds on each side of my house and that is enough.
I hope that everyone is enjoying the nice fall weather.
It won’t be long and the farmers will be in the fields doing the harvesting.
I hope everyone is well and God be with you all.
Until
next month, Mary Lou
Ihnen, Jeffrey
2
Sep 12
2705 S. 13th Street
Arlington, VA 22204
We have
again missed the last couple of months and thought we would give a summary of
our spring.
Jeffrey
spent a week with the Boy Scout troop at scout camp. He mostly first and second
year scouts this year. The weather was very hot at the beginning of the week
and slowly cooled off as the week went by. This was Jeffrey’s last summer camp
as Scoutmaster. To celebrate, he left a half day earlier, so that he and Marcia
could travel to New Jersey for a barbecue that Colleens’ mother had for Colleen
and Andrew before they left for California.
We spent
our annual week at Rehoboth Beach with family and friends July 20-27. Joel, Andrew
and Colleen, Kerry and Joan, Carolyn and Fran, the Michael Walsh family (Michael,
Tiffany, Madison and Jack), Marian Jack and their daughter Maeve, Virginia and
her children (Tadhg and Tierney), and our friends from New Hampshire all spent
the week at the beach. It was a generally a good “beach” week although it was
hot.
Andrew and Colleen came to our house after the beach
as they worked to make the final arrangements for their move to California.
They had to return to New Jersey to see that everything was set to go.
Marcia and
Jeffrey traveled with our friends Larry and Laurel Cerruti to Branson August
3-12, with two days on each end as driving days as the trip was just under 1200
miles each way. We had a good time seeing some shows, pontoon boating on a lake
and generally sight-seeing.
We continue
following the major league baseball season with our season tickets for the
Washington Nationals and made our down payment for post-season play.
It is hard
to believe that it is Labor Day already, and we wish everyone a happy one.
Until next month, Jeffrey and Marcia
Ihnen, Kerry
& Joan 31
Aug 12
9452 E 3300 N Rd
Steator, IL 61364
Hi Dirks family, The
first half of August was nice and cool. Much better than July and we even had
some rain but not soon enough to save the corn.
Took Mary tovisit Kerry in Omaha early in
August. Kerry gave her a driving tour of the area and took us to eat at 2 good
restaurants he has tried. The following Thursday Mary and I made a one day trip
to Omaha so we could meet Andrew and Colleen there. They were travelling
through on their way to California. We got there at 5 and Andrew and Colleen at
6. We had a nice visit with them and dinner.
Mary and I headed home friday morning. Kerry
came to Iowa that night. The Ihnen reunion was that Saturday and we had a nice
visit with everyone that came. I am in Illinois now packing winter clothes to
take Omaha. A new contract has been agreed upon and Kerry will be working there
for 3 more years. So I am going to join him some time in September. I am looking
forward to seeing what it is like to live in the city, Kerry and I have always
lived in a rural setting so this will be a big change. Hope this finds you all
well.
Joanie and Kerry
Ihnen,
Mary 02
Sep 12
410 N
10th St
Hello friends. Will get this sent before I forget. Told Jean
when she asked where summer had gone—it went that away . The 1st week-end
Joanie and I went to Omaha so I could see where Kerry was living. He took
me on a riding tour of the area and went out to dinner both evenings. I
was impressed by display in park so went back on Sunday and walked through
it. It was in honor of wagon trains heading west. Wagons
pulled by horse, mules, oxen, with people walking,----you have to see it to believe
it. I have told several people about it. Maybe the Marvin Dirks
have seen it since one of their sons live there.
Then the next Thursday . Joanie and I made a flying (speedy) trip
back to meet Andrew and Colleen there as they were on their way to their new
home in California. Had blood work up the 14th for my pre-op exam on the
21st. It was at 7 so made an early morning for me—was really hungry by
time was done as had to fast for it. The 21st first
appointment was at 1 so Joanie and I went to lunch first , second was at 2 then
3rd at 3:15. Made a full day of it.
Got sick the evening of the 24th with terrible back pains and
lower stomach pains. Put up with it till Wed then decided to go to
Dr. Spent from 9:15 till 12:30 in clinic---first here then there--took
ex-rays—checked stomach—took urine test—what have you. Put me on antibiotics
for ten days. Today (2nd of Sept.) is first I have felt better am
holding my breath it stays that way, as have eye surgery on the 13th.
Haven’t done much except lay around and read since not up to par. Hope to
get back to walking my mile again tomorrow and my quilting.
We had a good rain a couple weeks ago but is back to being dry and
they have put a no burn policy back on. Corn is pretty much
gone with some hope for beans. Am worried my azalea plant
won’t make it---think I forgot to water it soon enough. Oh well
will just start another. Better put my wee roast
in. Hope every ones health is on the way up.
Mary Ihnen
Killough, Jimmie 25
Aug 12
5400 Walnut Ave Unit
810
Dowers Grove, IL
60515
Let
me know if you need more coffee money. Lol I too have AT&T and I have
a package for two lines and DSL only at it is about $150 a month. Unlimited
call anywhere, anytime in the continental U. S.
My
cable is with Comcast and I get the digital package (no sports) and threaten
them I will take my business elsewhere if they take me off the discount promo
package they offer. I pay $54 a month for their silver cable package.
I
have only getting my social sec a little over a year and next year I will hit
65 in Nov. I am certain things will change on the benefits at that time.
My
vision ins. costs more yearly than they pay out in benefits so I dropped
that. Kept the dental, but it's not much better. The receptionist
who handles the ins. at the dental office must hate to see me come in as it
costs them more money to file the paperwork than they get back. Went to
the eye doctor on Wed. and he dilated my eyes so much that I had to wear shades
until 10 p.m. that evening. Early glaucoma was the diagnosis. Drops for a
month and then go back and give him some more money.
You
know, I used to talk to my friends and cousin's about vacations the next
big adventure and concerts. Now it's doctor visits followed up
by more doctor visits to the
specialist they send you too
when they can't figure out the problem. lol
Off
to Sams Club
Talk to
you later, Jim
McGinley,
Mary
5060
370th St. Box 27
Darlington,
MO 64438
Hello
from Missouri, Just got done reading the news letter. Johnny, you are right
about the time flying by so fast. I have a pill box that I fill up weekly and
it seems that I fill it up every other day. And the weeks and months go by so
fast. I told Gene that next month will be September and to me winter is just
around the comer. It's so hard for me to remember what day it is, so I have to
mark them off of the calendar to keep track. Is it the time escaping me or old
age!J
It's
going to be another hot one today even though it is not as hot as it had been.
I pity people that have no air conditioner. Things around here are burning up.
Some of the leaves have fallen off the trees and bushes. Even the weeds are not
doing too well either. I have heard some that have gardens, say that they are
not doing well either. Not surprising that the ponds are really going down and
the farmers have not got the grasses to feed their stock because of the
drought.
I have
been trying to take a little walk the last couple days in the evening to get a
little exorcize. I get so tired setting around the house all the time and not
getting out. I don't like to get too far away from the house in case Gene
should need me as he is still not well at all. I always have his cell phone by
him and mine with me in case he needs me if I happen to be out of the house or
have to run to town for meds or something. Please keep praying for his
recovery.
The
kids have been so good about helping when the time comes. Kevin runs us to
Omaha when Gene has to go see his doctor there or needs to check into the
hospital there. The girls try to help when they can, but as they work it is
hard for them to always get away. If I take Gene to St. Joseph it is no problem
because I can run him down there. I use to drive in Kansas City but as I get
older I haven't the courage to drive in the big cities anymore. Seems I have to
take Gene to Albany Hospital at least once a week to get fluids as he still
will not drink much or eat hardly anything. If it were not for the feeding tube
he would have starved to death long ago.
Johnny,
I really enjoyed your letter this month as they part that you wrote about
"Time goes so fast" made me chuckle a little. It's good to see some
humor in the letters that we write.
PS:
How blessed I am, how fortunate I've been ... That you are our Uncle and also our
friend.J
God bless and take care, Mary
Mary—Ruth and I feel very
blessed also to have you and your families as our relatives and friends. We are
going to miss Gene and his positive attitude and keen sense of humor. You have
a great family and if you need someone to talk to—just give us a call.
Nelson,
Marj 29
Aug 12
11937 Aneta St
Culver
City, CA 90230
Greetings from Sunny California, I am here at Roger's in Huntington
Beach, had a couple of busy days. Alie had to run to the Los Angeles
airport on Friday morning to pick up Omar's brother, so I took a ride with her
to Culver City. I stayed at Henry's folks on Friday and Saturday.
They took me to the food bank to see my old friends. Saturday morning we
when to a lot of garage sales. I found a black purse that I needed.
Roger came about 4 o'clock and we went to a Stuff Pizza and meet a few of Ron's
old buddies that where here from Wisconsin and Mexico.
This Tuesday, Roger took me back to Culver City to go to a
funeral of one of the old neighbors Bob Brown. After the service we
went to his son’s house and got to visit with all the kids and see a few
other neighbors. I am not used to all the running around and believe
you me I did get tired as I am used to having my nap in the afternoon.
Roger is busy with Jamie as she started back to high school
today. I am just enjoying the nice weather. Took a walk to the 99
cent store and I am going to make Chip Beef and gravy on a biscuit for
dinner tonight. That was one of his favorite meals when he was at
home and it sure is easy to make.
All is going well with the Zometa treatment, so far no ill effects
just trying to recuperate from the fall. I still have the problem of
sitting and getting out of a chair.
Bye
for now, Marj
Nomann,
Larene 18
Aug 12
906 4th
Ave NW
Pocahontas,
IA 50574
Dear
Dirks families. It really feels like fall this morning with a temperature of
70° and the night at 47°. We are getting a list mist today. We are still very
dry. A rain would probably help the soybeans but not the corn.
This
month we had two “Do Days” working on “World Relief Quilts” and from now on until
May of 2013 we will work two days a month.
Some
of my friends have been giving me sweet corn, tomatoes and cucumbers. They are
so good. I have not had a garden since Harold has been gone. I have so many
allergies due to weeds, grass, and so many outside plants.
This
week Leonard, Shirley and I are going to my sister, Lucille and Roger Boelman,
at Belmond to celebrate my birthday. On Wednesday it the Annual Farm Bureau
meeting, also a dinner and Friday the “Coffee Girls” are having a party for me
at the Family Table. The next Sunday is the Hohensee Reunion at the Pomeroy
Community building.
This
week I am getting a new picture window in the living room. All the other windows
have been replaced. Arnie and Carolie will come to measure and get some kind of
blinds.
My
prayers go out to all the sick.
Larene
Piercy,
Marcella 27
Aug 12
PO Box
6
Newell,
IA 50568
Well
school has started so we know what is coming next, fall and winter before we
know it. We did get ˝” of rain Saturday so it looks like I will have to mow
this week. I haven’t mowed all the yard for three weeks.
I seem
to keep busy helping the neighbors and doing mending for people as it seems
like none of them have sewing machines.
Some
of the family will be here this weekend.
I hope we have good weather as I need to get some outside work done. I
need to make a doctor appointment for a protein checkup. The family is all okay
and really busy.
Well
take care and wishing a speedy recovery to those that are ill.
Marcella
Sanders,
Dale & Cathy 29
Aug 12
201 NE
6th St
Ankeny,
IA 50021-1840
Dear
Family, Well, it has been a hot summer and the heat continues! We have
had about ˝” of rain the other day. Now it is back to being in the 90’s
again. I guess we shouldn’t complain, because we could be scooping
snow and having below zero temps! J
Not
much has been going on around here, same old thing, going to work and coming
home. The garden has slowed down a lot. I was able to do a few
batches of bread & butter pickles. Now I am making some salsa.
The
rest of the family is doing well. Grandkids are back in school. We
are planning on going to Mom’s for Labor Day. Gary and Laura are planning
on driving up for one day.
Hoping
everyone has a safe Labor Day!
Cathy and
Dale Sanders
106
Lakeville Dr
Aledo,
TX 76008-3925
The
dental we have is a joke... Sold as $1k but they diffy it out so we have to
spend $3k to get the $1k. Makes me angry when politicians and others think when
we reach 65 we turn STUPID and become inferior.
FYI...
For what it's worth ...Please go to the health food store and get FLAX oil and
FLAX. Grain... Start using every day. Sprinkle on cereal... Mix in yogurt...
Sprinkle over salad... Anything! Research via internet. The Cancer cure drug co
doesn't want anyone to know about cause they can't make any money by patenting.
Most of the research in other countries but there is some thought it stops
it(C) in its tracks. BRAGG brand apple cider vinegar in tsp local honey every
day helps body acid PH so it is not a good environment for disease. I drink in
8 oz water. Gotta take care of ourselves...
<26> Wow! A fun toy... The joy stick! Afraid I
am not your best source! Yes... Use Google every day on my job! About 2/10” of rain...
Soft and gentle for a change. Jenna however had a very scary direct transformer
hit by lightening near her apt building this morning! She said they felt
electricity go thru their bodies and freaked them pretty bad.
Widlund,
Kathryn 6
Aug 12
PO Box
31
Palmer,
IA 50571
Hello
to everyone. My here it is August already. I am sure not ready for that month
yet. Schools and colleges start soon.
Did the children really have a vacation? Ballgames, swimming, etc. have
kept them busy. I can’t believe I will have two great-grandchildren to be in Senior
High this year, where did the time go.
The
last couple of days we finally got a break in our hot and humid weather. It
feels nice because it is coming back. We really need rain.
The
Iowa State Fair starts this week. The TV shows a lot of campers already there.
This is a big Fair for many people.
Pray
that everyone is doing well.
Kathryn