Bernard Eugene Mattingly

Bernard Eugene Mattingly, 76, of Clarion, passed away at the Wright Medical Center, Clarion on Tuesday, January 22, 2002.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, January 25, at 11:00 a.m., at the St. John's Catholic Church, Clarion. Burial was in the St. John's Cemetery, Clarion. The Willim Funeral Home of Clarion was in charge of the arrangements.

Bernard Eugene Mattingly was born on December 12, 1925, the son of Daniel Owen and Nellie Mae Kastler Mattingly of rural Clarion. He was baptized at the St. John's Catholic Church, Clarion. Bernard was raised and educated in Clarion and graduated from the Clarion High School in 1943. He entered the U.S. Navy after graduation and served on a U.S. Navy Carrier.

Bernard and Bethene Faulkner were married at the St. John's Catholic Church in Clarion on June 28, 1947. They made their home in Clarion where they raised their family. Bernard worked for McNeal Grain, Cyanamid, Farm Service, and Hagie Manufacturing. After his retirement, Bernard enjoyed working visitations and driving the funeral coach for Willim Funeral Home.

Bernard was a member of the St. John's Catholic Church in Clarion. He also belonged to the Knights of Columbus, Clarmond Country Club, American Legion, and the Lions Club for many years. He served on the Hospital Board for 28 years and was a member of the Clarion Jaycees.

Bernard is survived by his wife, Bethene of Clarion; two children, Kathryn Bessman and husband, Gary of Alden and Kelly O'Keefe and husband, Tim of Manly; one sister, Emily Harris of Lake Cornelia; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Bernard is preceded in death by his parents.
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Millard (Mel) Robie

Millard (Mel) Robie, 88, of Clarion, died on Saturday, January 26, 2002.

Services were held on Tuesday, January 29, at the United Methodist Church, Clarion. Rev. LaVonne Kaasa officiated at the 10:30 a.m. service. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Clarion. The Willim Funeral Home of Clarion was in charge of the arrangements.

Mel Robie was born on January 27, 1913, in Blairsburg, the son of Cyruss and Pearl (Stafford) Robie. He graduated from the Blairsburg High School and attended Hamilton Business College.

Mel and Vivian Flurer were married on June 25, 1934. They moved to Casper, Wyoming, and spent four years there before returning to Ames in 1938, where they operated a grocery store for two years. They then moved to Gilmore City and operated a grocery store for two years. They moved to Clarion in 1942 and opened Robie's Super Valu, which they owned and operated until he retired in 1977.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Clarion Lions Club, a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge, and a member of many other local organizations.

Mel is survived by one son, Tom Robie and wife, Maxine of Holstein; one daughter, Patricia Meyer and husband, Richard of Gowrie; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a very special friend, Helen Morris of Clarion.
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