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     Ralph Burdett Stowell was buried at Mansfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio.⁴ He was born on April 6, 1901 at Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan. He married Louise Harmon circa 1924.^3,4,5 Ralph Burdett Stowell died on December 8, 1968 at Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio, at age 67.⁶

     Alice D. Stowell was buried at Kirkersville Cemetery, 499 East Main Street, Kirkersville, Licking Co., Ohio.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 282-12-4412.⁷ She was born on January 20, 1908 at Michigan.^1,8,7,6 As of June 10, 1952,her married name was Blain.³ She married Otey Walter Blain on June 10, 1952 at Licking Co., Ohio.³ Alice D. Stowell died on January 2, 1994 at Newark, Licking Co., Ohio, at age 85.^8,7,6

     Dudley Andrew Kennedy was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan.⁴ He was born on March 18, 1878 at New York.^1,2,4 He married Clessie Ann Poff, daughter of Michael James Poff and Sarah Elizabeth Hall, on January 24, 1901 at Middleville, Barry Co., Michigan.^5,3 Dudley Andrew Kennedy died on August 25, 1957 at age 79.⁴

     Nellie Bell Kennedy was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan.^4,5 She was born on April 14, 1903 at Irving, Barry Co., Michigan.^3,4 As of July 16, 1921,her married name was Friedrich.⁴ She married Fred William Friedrich on July 16, 1921 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.^3,4 Nellie Bell Kennedy died on November 21, 1928 at Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan, at age 25.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 378-07-5374.⁵ Frederick G. "Fred" Kennedy was buried at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Road, Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.⁶ He married Ruth DeJong.⁷ Frederick G. "Fred" Kennedy was born on March 8, 1905 at Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan.^2,5 He married Madonna Smith on January 11, 1924 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.² Frederick G. "Fred" Kennedy and Madonna Smith were divorced on April 13, 1935 at Kent Co., Michigan.³ Frederick G. "Fred" Kennedy died in July, 1976 at Arizona at age 71.⁵

     Louise Harmon was buried at Mansfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio.² Her Social Security Number was 299-24-0557.⁴ She was born on September 22, 1905 at Tennessee.^5,4,2 She married Ralph Burdett Stowell, son of Fred Austin Stowell and Amanda Veldora "Dora" Poff, circa 1924.^5,2,3 As of circa 1924,her married name was Stowell.⁵ Louise Harmon died on January 4, 1989 at Shelby, Richland Co., Ohio, at age 83.^1,4,2

     Mary Lou Stowell ONTARIO: Mary Lou Yeager spoke in the language of smiles. It was the prettiest thing she wore. Her countenance was a glimpse into the spirit of a social woman, who never complained, and had a beautiful outlook on life and those she loved. Her smile turned celestial, as Mary Lou passed into the Lord’s presence Wednesday evening February 11, 2015 from Primrose Retirement Community. She was 88. Born January 5, 1927 in Newark to Ralph and Louise (Harmon) Stowell, Mary Lou was graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1944, and attended The Ohio State University. She was working at Fanny Farmer’s when a recently discharged Navy veteran repeatedly bought rationed candy for a friend, and later sought her out at a Sr. High-Canton McKinley football game. That Navy vet, Donald Wayne Yeager, won her hand in marriage July 11, 1946. Mary Lou stayed home to raise her children, relationships were vital to her. She maintained old high school friendships by establishing a bridge club that she helped host over 60 years. She added bridge meetings, weekly and semi-weekly, as she found more friends and opportunities to play cards, including the Ontario Senior Citizens Center and Mansfield Liederkranz. Once the children were raised, Mary Lou served as an Associate with Lazarus, working nearly 20 years at the Richland Mall department store. A member of Ontario United Methodist Church, she supported her congregation with faithful attendance in worship and church activities, and was so very fond of her church family. She and Don were avid supporters of Ontario High School athletics and together enjoyed watching The Ohio State University Buckeyes and Cleveland professional teams. Mary Lou submitted articles of local interest to the Tribune Courier and enjoyed journaling: she kept volumes and volumes of diaries – 65 years worth – chronicling the life of a woman who will be remembered for her honesty and her genuine smile. She is survived by her husband of 68 years Don Yeager; their daughter and son-in-law Suzanne & Ronald Smith of Pinckney, MI; a daughter-in-law Laurie Yeager of North Fort Myers, FL; grandchildren Alyssa (fiancé Richard Nieves) Yeager and Kimberlee Yeager; and her church family. She was preceded in death by her son Jeff Yeager. A Celebration of Mary Lou’s life in the form of a worship service will be held Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Noon in Ontario United Methodist Church 3540 Park Avenue West, with Pastor Peg Welch presiding. Friends may call on the Yeager family from 10:30 a.m. until time for the service. The Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Contributions in her memory to Ontario United Methodist Church, MedCentral Hospice, or American Brain Tumor Association may be made at the memorial service or sent to the funeral home.² She was buried at Mansfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio.³ She was born on January 5, 1927 at Newark, Licking Co., Ohio.² As of July 11, 1946,her married name was Yeager.² She married Donald Wayne Yeager on July 11, 1946.² Mary Lou Stowell died on February 11, 2015 at Ontario, Richland Co., Ohio, at age 88.²

     Rebecca Jane "Becky" Hall Death of Mrs. Conner. Rebecca J. Conner was born near Locust Grove, Floyd County, Va., on August 2nd, 1838, where she grew up to mature womanhood and departed this life, December 4th, 1912, making her stay on earth 74 years, 4 months and 2 days. She was twice married. First to Henry L. Vest, of Floyd. Co., Va, to this union were born 3 children, Mrs. B. H. Eanes, of Terrys Fork, C. W. Vest, of Floyd and Marion L. Vest, who preceded her to the spirit world when only 3 years old. Her second marriage was to Wm. N. Conner, of Montgomery county Va., and to this union were born 5 children, Mrs. J. J. Vest, of Alleghaney Springa, James E. Conner, Mrs. Joseph Whitlow and Noah A.Conner, all of West Va. and Giles E. Conner who died when only 8 months old. Early in life her heart was touched by the refining influence of the Holy spirit, which ever shone in her beautiful christian character. She had been a consistent member of the M. E. church for 45 years. She won the admiration and confldence of all who came in contacy with her. Her oldest son said, "I believe she was a devoted christian." Her life, her faith in God and in the power of Jesus' blood made her gloriously triumphant over death. As she was nearing the end of her earthly journey she said "I am going to rest, I hear the angels." She rejoiced to know that all her children were prepared to meet her where parting will be no more. On the 5th of December, 1912, her funeral was preached by Rev. W. A. Warner, and her remains were laid to rest at Kelleyville, W.Va., to await the resurrection of the just. Written by a Friend.³ She was buried at Eanes Family Cemetery (also known as Lick Ridge Graveyard), 2241 Lick Ridge Road, Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia; Originally buried in Kellysville, West Virginia and then reinterred in Eanes Cemetery, Lick Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on August 2, 1838 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Henry L. Vest, son of Samuel Littleberry Vest and Sarah H. "Sally" Iddings, on December 19, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of December 19, 1854,her married name was Vest. Rebecca Jane "Becky" Hall married William Nathan Conner, son of Costley Conner and Lydia A. Hall, on April 29, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of April 29, 1865,her married name was Conner. Rebecca Jane "Becky" Hall died on December 5, 1912 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 74; Her obituary has a death date of Dec 4, 1912.^3,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 366-07-7582.³ Charles Henry Van Doren Jr. was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.⁴ He was born on June 21, 1901 at Ostego, Michigan.^3,2 He married Mildred Maxine Poff, daughter of Richard Ernest Poff and Wilhemina Christine Louise "Minnie" Trimm, on December 11, 1919 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.¹ Charles Henry Van Doren Jr. died on December 1, 1986 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan, at age 85.²

     Mary Jane Van Doren was born on July 29, 1920 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.^4,3 As of May 2, 1942,her married name was Sofiak.³ She married Michael John Sofiak on May 2, 1942 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.^5,3

     Michael John Sofiak was buried at Calumet Park Cemetery, 2305 West 73rd Avenue, Merrillville, Lake Co., Indiana.^3,1 His Social Security Number was 314-03-1851.⁴ He was born on May 19, 1919 at Gary, Lake Co., Indiana.^4,3,2 He married Mary Jane Van Doren, daughter of Charles Henry Van Doren Jr. and Mildred Maxine Poff, on May 2, 1942 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.^1,2 Michael John Sofiak died on March 23, 2004 at Florida at age 84.^4,3,1 He Michael J. Sofiak, age 84, of Port Orange, Florida, formerly of the Miller Beach section of Gary passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2004. Survived by wife, Mary Jane of 61 years; three children, Michele (Mel) Stratmeyer of MD, Jeanine (John) Brendler of PA and Charles (Nancy) Sofiak of Port Orange, FL; six grandchildren: Michael Brendler, Cara Brendler, Rebecca Brendler, Erik Stratmeyer, Keith and Chase Sofiak. Mr. Sofiak was a retired coach/teacher from Froebel High School, School City of Gary. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan where he played baseball and basketball, a lifelong member of The "M" Club and Theta Xi Fraternity. He was an Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II and was a pilot on the B-29 bombers, having flown missions in China, Burma, India and Marianna Islands. Friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service, 6360 Broadway, Merrillville, on Friday from 2 to 8 P.M. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 27, 2004, at 11:30 A.M. at the Pruzin Brothers Chapel with Rev. Dennis Teles officiating. At rest, Calumet Park Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Hospice of Volusia-Flagler Care Center in Port Orange, Florida. www.pruzinfuneralservice.com. on March 26, 2004.¹