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John LaVerne Worthen

John LaVerne Worthen

Male 1923 - 2008  (84 years)

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  • Name John LaVerne Worthen  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] 
    Birth 9 Sep 1923  Vinton, Benton, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7] 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1930  Vinton, Benton, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son of Hazel (step-son of William Keller) 
    Census 1950  Monroe, Linn, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Relation to Head: Son-in-law of Frances and Harry Kindig; Marital Status: Married to Mary 
    Residence Jul 2005  Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Obituary Jul 2008  Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    The Marion Star • Marion, Ohio • 22 Jul 2008, Tue • Page 2 
    Obituary-WORTHEN John L    		 Obituary-WORTHEN John L
    Death 20 Jul 2008  Marion, Marion, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 6] 
    Burial Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 6] 
    Person ID I14629  A Tree Called Smith
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2023 

    Father John Melville Worthen,   b. 9 Dec 1882, Vinton, Benton, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Sep 1924, Vinton, Benton, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 41 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Hazel Mae Lindsey,   b. 22 Aug 1902, Center Point, Linn, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Jul 2005 (Age 102 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 11 Sep 1922  Vinton, Benton, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F10561  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Joan Kindig,   b. 21 May 1925, Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Nov 1996, Rogue River, Jackson, Oregon, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Marriage 30 Jun 1944  Linn County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 9, 10] 
    Children 
     1. Rev John David Worthen
    Family ID F5121  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 9 Sep 1923 - Vinton, Benton, Iowa, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son of Hazel (step-son of William Keller) - 1930 - Vinton, Benton, Iowa, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 30 Jun 1944 - Linn County, Iowa, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - Relation to Head: Son-in-law of Frances and Harry Kindig; Marital Status: Married to Mary - 1950 - Monroe, Linn, Iowa, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Jul 2005 - Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - The Marion Star • Marion, Ohio • 22 Jul 2008, Tue • Page 2 - Jul 2008 - Ohio, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 20 Jul 2008 - Marion, Marion, Ohio, USA Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • News
    Obituary-WORTHEN John L    		Obituary-WORTHEN John L

  • Sources 
    1. [S51] Ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2014;), State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records,1941-1943; Record Type: Marriage.

    2. [S642] Ancestry.com, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2019;), John L Worthen.
      John L Worthen, age 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 20, 2008, at the home of his son, the Rev J David Worthen.
      He was born on Sept. 9, 1923, in Vinton, Iowa, the son of the late John M. and Hazel (Lindsey) Worthen. On June 30, 1944, John married Mary Joan Kindig of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Together, they shared a faith-filled, loving relationship for over 52 years. She preceded him in death on Nov. 8, 1996.
      An accomplished salesman, John spent most of his career in the promotion, sales and design of Aggregate Processing Machinery, in various regions of the country.
      He was an avid golfer, with one of his proudest achievements being walking and playing 54 holes of golf on his 81st birthday. He was a longtime Presbyterian.
      He will be missed by his son and daughter-in-law, the Rev J David and Joanie Worthen of Marion; and his three granddaughters and their families, the Rev Heidi Gamble of Culver City, Calif., her husband the Rev. Jason Gamble and their children, Hannah and Madeleine; Heather Hendrix of Mansfield, her husband David Hendrix, and their children Kylie and Sarah; and Holly Worthen of Chapel Hill NC.
      A private family service will be conducted in Marion, by his son, the Rev J David Worthen. A graveside service will then be held at 2 pm Saturday, July 26, 3008, in "The Garden of the Cross" at Cedar Memorial Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Local arrangements have been entrusted to Denzer-Farison-Hottinger and Snyder Funeral Home.
      https://www.newspapers.com/image/295964336/?article=b16e0673-e497-4ad0-9d54-193cefbae938&focus=0.8163665,0.08576886,0.98627865,0.5384648&xid=3355
      Obituary-WORTHEN John L      		 Obituary-WORTHEN John L


    3. [S642] Ancestry.com, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2019;), Mary Joan Kindig Worthen.
      Mary Joan Kindig Worthen, a former resident of Cedar Rapids for 50 years before moving to Oregon in 1975, and a recent resident of Rogue River, Ore, made a spiritual transition of life on Nov 8, 1996. Mary Joan was born May 21 1925, in Cedar Rapids. She married John L. Worthen of Vinton on June 30, 1944. While living in Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Worthen was a member of American Business Women's Association Triangle No. 64 and a charter member of the Fifth Edition Chapter. In 1968, she was voted "Woman of the Year" by the American Business Association's local chapter. She also was a member of the Soroptimist Club, Chapel Society of First Presbyterian Church and St. Luke's Hospital Auxiliary. In addition, she was a charter member of Faith United Methodist Church and founder of the Church Secretaries Association of Cedar Rapids and Marion. Survivors include her husband, John; their son, the Rev J David Worthen and wife Joanie of Mcpherson kS; three granddaughters, Heidi Worthen Gamble and husband Jason of Berkeley CA, Heather Worthen of Columbus OH, and Holly Worthen of Mcpherson KS; a brother, William G Kindig and wife Maxine of Cedar Rapids; and nine nieces and nephews. Burial of the cremated remains will be in the "Garden of the Cross" section at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, before the memorial service. A Memorial Service will be conducted by the Rev J David Worthen and family at 2 pm on Dec 28, 1996, at First Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids. The family will receive guests in the fellowship hall following the service. Memorials should be sent to John L Worthen.
      https://www.newspapers.com/image/552217393/?article=55528b33-34ed-4b89-b8c0-fab334692702&focus=0.029241867,0.6409727,0.19275714,0.9577576&xid=3355
      Obituary-WORTHEN Mary      		 Obituary-WORTHEN Mary


    4. [S12] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2002;), Year: 1930; Census Place: Vinton, Benton, Iowa; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 2340376.
      1930 United States Federal Census      		 1930 United States Federal Census


    5. [S33] Ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1856-1944, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2017;), State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; DGS: 104073025.
      Iowa, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1856-1944      		 Iowa, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1856-1944


    6. [S515] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;).

    7. [S1] Ancestry.com, 1950 United States Federal Census, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2022;), United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Monroe, Linn, Iowa;.
      1950 United States Federal Census      		 1950 United States Federal Census


    8. [S29] Ancestry.com, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2006;), Hazel Mae Keller.
      Hazel Mae Keller, 102, a resident of Sunnycrest Care Center, Dysart, formerly of Vinton, died Wednesday, July 27, 2005, in the care center after an extended illness. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Overton-Van Steenhuyse Funeral Home, Vinton, where friends may call from 11 am to service time. The Rev. Jan Ziskovsky will officiate. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John M. Worthen on Sept. 29, 1924, and William Keller on March 31, 1955; her parents; two sisters, Ethel Lindsey and Ella Anderson; four brothers, Elgin, Francis, Faye and Oscar Lindsey; and daughter-in-law, Mary Joan Worthen. She is survived by son, John L Worthen, Cedar Rapids; grandson, J. David Worthen and wife Joanie; three great-granddaughters, Heidi Gamble and husband Jason, Heather Hendrix and husband Dave and Holly Worthen; two great-great-granddaughters, Hannah Gamble and Kylie Hendrix; brother, Carl Lindsey, Dysart; sister-in-law, Betty Lindsey, Vinton; and several nieces, stepnieces, nephews and cousins.
      https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84389413/the-gazette/
      Obituary-KELLER Hazel      		 Obituary-KELLER Hazel


    9. [S642] Ancestry.com, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2019;), Mary Joan Kindig Worthen.
      Mary Joan Kindig Worthen, a former resident of Cedar Rapids for 50 years before moving to Oregon in 1975, and a recent resident of Rogue River, Ore, made a spiritual transition of life on Nov 8, 1996. Mary Joan was born May 21 1925, in Cedar Rapids. She married John L. Worthen of Vinton on June 30, 1944. While living in Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Worthen was a member of American Business Women's Association Triangle No. 64 and a charter member of the Fifth Edition Chapter. In 1968, she was voted "Woman of the Year" by the American Business Association's local chapter. She also was a member of the Soroptimist Club, Chapel Society of First Presbyterian Church and St. Luke's Hospital Auxiliary. In addition, she was a charter member of Faith United Methodist Church and founder of the Church Secretaries Association of Cedar Rapids and Marion. Survivors include her husband, John; their son, the Rev J David Worthen and wife Joanie of Mcpherson kS; three granddaughters, Heidi Worthen Gamble and husband Jason of Berkeley CA, Heather Worthen of Columbus OH, and Holly Worthen of Mcpherson KS; a brother, William G Kindig and wife Maxine of Cedar Rapids; and nine nieces and nephews. Burial of the cremated remains will be in the "Garden of the Cross" section at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, before the memorial service. A Memorial Service will be conducted by the Rev J David Worthen and family at 2 pm on Dec 28, 1996, at First Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids. The family will receive guests in the fellowship hll following the service. Memorials should be sent to John L Worthen.
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      Obituary-WORTHEN Mary      		 Obituary-WORTHEN Mary


    10. [S51] Ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2014;), State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records,1941-1943; Record Type: Marriage.
      Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951      		 Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951



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