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     Her Social Security Number was 328-09-8393.⁸ Jane Lydia Larrick was buried at Rocky Mountain Memorial Park, 11148 East Dartmouth Avenue, Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.⁹ Her married name was Heintzman.³ She married Donald L. Heintzman.³ Jane Lydia Larrick was born on March 9, 1915 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.^8,4 She died on March 20, 2006 at Louisiana at age 91.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 328-09-5666.⁸ Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Larrick was born on October 31, 1916 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.^2,8,9 As of July 19, 1941,her married name was Lawbaugh.² She married Dean Ellis Lawbaugh on July 19, 1941 at Conway, Horry Co., South Carolina.^2,10 Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Larrick died on November 26, 1974 at San Diego Co., California, at age 58.⁹

     Eleanor M. Larrick was buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 302 East Miller Street, Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.⁷ Her married name was Wilson.⁵ Her married name was Hempstead.⁸ She married Arthur Eugene Hempstead.⁸ Eleanor M. Larrick married Unknown Wilson.⁵ Eleanor M. Larrick was born on September 12, 1918 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.¹ She died on July 7, 2013 at Normal, McLean Co., Illinois, at age 94.¹ She Eleanor M. Larrick, 94, died Sunday (July 7, 2013) at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal, Illinois. She was born September 12, 1918 to Giles R. Larrick and Frances L. Reed Larrick, at Bloomington, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Jane Heintzman, Mary Lawbaugh and Rachel Dyer, daughters, Darlene and Marlene Hempstead and Francis Thomas and grandchildren, Theresa Hempstead and Christopher Thomas. She is survived by children, James (Sherry) Hempstead, Raymond (Millie) Hempstead, Marcia (Alan) Kocar, Eleanor Kummer, Jon (Lily) Hempstead and Rhonda Hempstead and 15 grandchildren, Lisa (Scott Meskin) Hempstead, Dana Plishka, Eric Hempstead, Brian (Liz) Hempstead, Leo Barnard Jr., Mindy (Jim) Snyder, Amy (Chad) Albertson, Jacob (Melissa) Kummer, William Kummer, Ryan (Jessica) Thomas, Tiffany (Chris) McKibben, Whitney Hempstead, Renee Hempstead, Meagan (Mike) Jensen and Matthew Pascoe. on July 12, 2013.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 341-12-9735.⁸ Rachel Louise Larrick was buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 302 East Miller Street, Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.^7,3 She was born on January 31, 1920 at Normal, McLean Co., Illinois.^2,8,7,3 As of July 19, 1943,her married name was Dyer.⁹ She married Wesley Elwood Dyer on July 19, 1943 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.^7,3,9,10 Rachel Louise Larrick died on January 6, 2012 at London, Madison Co., Ohio, at age 91.^2,8,7,3 She Rachel L. Dyer, 91, of London, Ohio, died at 7:16 p.m. Jan 6, 2012, at her residence. Born Jan. 31, 1920, in Normal, Ill., she was a daughter of Giles Ralph and Frances Lucille (Reed) Larrick. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Greenville, Ohio. Survivors are her sons, Roger Dyer of Indianapolis, INd., Gordon (Jan) Dyer of Picayune, Miss; a daughter, Barbara Roeser of Lond, Ohio; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Eleanor Larrick of Bloomington, Ill; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Elwood Dyer; her parents; two children, Judith Louise Dyer and Ralph Elwood Dyer; and two sisters, Jane Heintzman, and Betty Lawbaugh. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Bloomington, Ill. on January 11, 2012.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 364-52-4174.² Nina Gwenavere Hill was born on July 8, 1913 at Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 As of October 25, 1935,her married name was Kumley.⁴ She married Paul A. Kumley on October 25, 1935 at Indiana.^4,6 Nina Gwenavere Hill died on October 2, 2005 at Michigan at age 92.²

     His Social Security Number was 315-26-5000.¹⁰ Norman Blair Hill was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^1,2 He was born on July 21, 1924 at Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^10,2,3,5,7 He married Agnes Lorene Love on February 17, 1951 at Indiana.^5,2 Norman Blair Hill married Rebecca Lawrence on August 14, 1977 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,4 Norman Blair Hill died on June 22, 1986 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 61.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 310-28-0132.³ Myrtle Snyder was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^4,2 She was born on November 14, 1893 at Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,1,2 As of November 12, 1913,her married name was Hill.¹ She married Harry Hill, son of Richard Thomas Hill and Florence Ann Reed, on November 12, 1913 at Indiana.¹ Myrtle Snyder died on November 14, 1979 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 86.^3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 317-16-7536.² Georgianna Jean Hill was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,4 She was born on April 7, 1921 at Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 She died on March 21, 1999 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 77.^2,3,4 She Georgianna J. Hill, 77, of Huntington, a member of LaFontaine Christian Church, died Sunday, March 21, 1999, at Huntington Memorial Hospital. The Wabash County native retired in 1976 from Marion VA Hospital after 29 years of civil service. Surviving are a brother, Bill J. Hill of Huntington; and several nieces and nephews. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington, with calling from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Huntington County. on March 23, 1999.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 315-26-9467.⁸ Billy James Hill Mr. Hill was a retired teacher and principal, having served as principal at Union Elementary, Warren Elementary and Salamonie schools in Huntington County from 1966 until his retirement in 1986. He began his teaching career in 1953 at Hartford Center High School in Adams County, where he taught business and English. In 1959, he was named principal of Jackson Township High School in Wells County. A 1946 graduate of LaFontaine High School, he earned his bachelor's degree in education in 1953 and his master's degree in 1959, both from Ball State University. He earned his superintendent's license in 1965 and his permanent supervisor's license in 1971. After retiring from education, he was co-owner of The Outfit, a clothing store in Warren, until 1990. He had also taught driver's education for many years. Mr. Hill was a long-time member of the Warren United Church of Christ, where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, youth leader and moderator. He had been a member of the College Park Church since 1992. He was a member of the Huntington Metro Kiwanis Club, a former member and past president of the Warren Kiwanis Club and a lieutenant governor for Kiwanis International. He served many years on the local boards of Crime Stoppers, Council on Aging and Literacy Council. He was born Aug. 10, 1928, in Wabash County to Harry and Myrtle Snyder Hill. He married Carol M. Amstutz on June 3, 1956, at the First Missionary Church in Berne. His wife survives. Additional survivors include two daughters, Joan (Jeff) Sherlock, of Huntington, and Ronda (Brian) Walter, of Mt. Juliet, TN; a son, Greg (Eleanor) Hill, of Levering, MI; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.⁷ He was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^4,5 He was born on August 10, 1928 at Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^3,4,8,6,7 He married Carol M. Amstutz on June 3, 1956 at Berne, Adams Co., Indiana.⁷ Billy James Hill died on September 26, 2011 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 83.^4,8

     Her Social Security Number was 317-34-1098.³ Carrie Reed was buried at Matlock Cemetery, Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.⁴ Her married name was Laudenbarger.³ She married James Roy Laudenbarger.³ Carrie Reed was born on July 30, 1888 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 As of circa 1918,her married name was Daywalt.⁵ She married John Wesley Daywalt circa 1918.^6,5 Carrie Reed died on March 1, 1971 at Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 82.⁴

     Harry Hasel Reed was buried at Galveston Cemetery, Galveston, Cass Co., Indiana.^5,7 He and Florence Johnson were divorced.⁷ Harry Hasel Reed married Emma Lavonne Wikel.⁹ Harry Hasel Reed was born on September 27, 1891 at Wabash Co., Indiana; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1890.^4,7 He married Florence Johnson on September 21, 1918 at Howard Co., Indiana.² Harry Hasel Reed died on April 29, 1959 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana, at age 67.^7,9 He MONTICELLO - Harry H. Reed, 63. of Monticello R. 5, died at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday in Home hospital, Lafayette, where he was a patient two days. He had been in failing health 16 months. Born in Wabash county, he was a former owner of the Reed Tool and Die Manufacturing company at Kokomo for 16 years. He retired in 1952 and moved near Monticello late in 1953. He was a York Rite Mason at Kokomo and a member of the Scottish Rite and Shrine at Indianapolis and also belonged to the Elks at Kokomo. Surviving with the widow, formerly Lavonne Wikel, are three brothers, Clint of Billings, Mont., Ray of Ft. Myers. Fla., and Hovey of Anderson, and two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Lauderback of Wabash and Mrs. Inez R. Tyner of Lagro. The body was sent to Kokomo. on April 30, 1959.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 306-48-2112.⁷ Inez Reed was buried at Lagro I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^8,9 She was born on October 20, 1895 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^7,9,5 As of October 7, 1944,her married name was Tyner.⁵ She married Leonard M. Tyner on October 7, 1944 at Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.⁵ Inez Reed died on May 27, 1985 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 89.^7,9

     Raymond "Ray" Reed was buried at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, Fort Myers, Lee Co., Florida.⁶ His Social Security Number was 265-07-3567.⁷ He was born on November 20, 1897 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^8,4,9,7,5 He married Myrtle Beatrice Jeffrey on March 21, 1918 at Indiana.⁵ Raymond "Ray" Reed and Myrtle Beatrice Jeffrey were divorced before 1947.¹⁰ Raymond "Ray" Reed married Esther Lavon Shaw in 1947.¹¹ Raymond "Ray" Reed and Esther Lavon Shaw were divorced before 1955.¹¹ Raymond "Ray" Reed died on May 28, 1974 at Lee Co., Florida, at age 76.⁹

     Hovey Wiley Reed was buried at Anderson Memorial Park, 6805 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.⁴ His Social Security Number was 305-16-8758.⁶ He was born on October 1, 1900 at Huntington Co., Indiana.^6,3,4,5 He married Willodene Avas Roberts on May 29, 1932 at Indiana.^3,4,7 Hovey Wiley Reed died on October 26, 1981 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 81.⁴

     Robert Edwin Reed was buried at Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^6,2 He was born on February 12, 1903 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 He married Thelma Scherb on April 23, 1929 at Wabash Co., Indiana.³ Robert Edwin Reed died on June 3, 1957 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 54.^6,2

     Her Social Security Number was 526-42-3465.⁴ Rose W. Elbert was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana.¹ She was born on November 15, 1892 at Indiana.^5,4,1 As of September 9, 1919,her married name was Reed.³ She married Harry White Reed, son of Jonathan Reed and Laura Amanda White, on September 9, 1919 at Vanderburgh Co., Indiana.^2,3 Rose W. Elbert died on May 21, 1985 at age 92.^4,1

     Florence Johnson was buried at Estates of Serenity, 1101 South Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.³ She and Harry Hasel Reed were divorced.² Florence Johnson was born on June 12, 1899 at Indiana.² As of September 21, 1918,her married name was Reed.¹ She married Harry Hasel Reed, son of Charles Daniel Reed and Keturah Addilaide "Addie" Jeffries, on September 21, 1918 at Howard Co., Indiana.¹ Florence Johnson died on January 14, 1975 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 75.²

     Myrtle Beatrice Jeffrey was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1300 E. North Street, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.⁵ She was born on January 29, 1898 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^4,5 As of circa 1917,her married name was Reed.² She married Raymond "Ray" Reed, son of Charles Daniel Reed and Keturah Addilaide "Addie" Jeffries, on March 21, 1918 at Indiana.⁴ Myrtle Beatrice Jeffrey and Raymond "Ray" Reed were divorced before 1947.⁵ Myrtle Beatrice Jeffrey died on November 19, 1951 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 53.⁵

     Vivian Reed was born on December 8, 1918 at Wabash Co., Indiana.³

     Modelle Franks was buried at Emery Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.³ Her Social Security Number was 316-22-0011.⁴ She was born on July 11, 1902 at Noble Co., Indiana.^1,4,5 As of 1924,her married name was Hill.² She married Rev. Fred R. Hill, son of Richard Thomas Hill and Florence Ann Reed, in 1924 at North Webster, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.^1,2 Modelle Franks died on March 25, 1972 at Concord, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 69.^1,5 She LIGONIER - Mrs. Modelle Hill, 69, of Rt 1, Wawaka, died at 10 a.m. Saturday in a Concord, Calif., hospital, where she had been ill with cancer. She was bom July 11, J902, in Noble County. She had lived in Wawaka for the last seven years. She is survived by her husband, Fred; a son, Max of Walnut Creek, Calif; two grandchildren; a brother, Ford Franks of Wawaka, and a sister Mrs. Virginia Chapman of Mishawaka. She was a retired school teacher Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Wawaka Methodist Church. Burial will be in the LaFountaine, Ind., Cemetery. on March 26, 1972.¹

     His Social Security Number was 310-24-8249.⁹ Kenneth Ray Howard was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^6,5 He was born on January 11, 1886 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,9,4,5,6,7 He married Myrtle Gaines on November 5, 1910 at Indiana.^10,11,6,7 Kenneth Ray Howard died on June 9, 1964 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 78.^5,6

     Earl Arthur "Fritz" McGinnis was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^7,4 His Social Security Number was 309-18-0811.⁹ He was born on April 6, 1916 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^9,3,6 He married Wilba Jane "Billie" Eppley on February 3, 1940 at Indiana.^2,5,7 Earl Arthur "Fritz" McGinnis died on October 20, 1986 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 70.^7,4

     His Social Security Number was 314-14-5318.⁷ Verle Augustus McGinnis was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,3 He married Helen McGraw.³ Verle Augustus McGinnis married Ruby Louise Houser.³ Verle Augustus McGinnis was born on March 29, 1917 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^7,2,6,3 He died on October 24, 1995 at Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana, at age 78.^7,2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 303-38-9043.⁵ Valeria Angelia Grover was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^6,3 She was born on June 30, 1889 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^5,2,3,4 As of June 6, 1916,her married name was Howard.² She married Ora Wiley Howard, son of John Jacob "Jake" Howard and Mary Malissa Reed, on June 6, 1916 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^1,2 Valeria Angelia Grover died on February 17, 1981 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 91.³

     Her Social Security Number was 307-16-0722.¹⁰ Frances Marianne Howard was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.⁵ She and Robert Roger Weimer were divorced.⁵ Frances Marianne Howard was born on March 10, 1917 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.^10,3,8,4,5 As of May 4, 1935,her married name was Weimer.⁴ She married Robert Roger Weimer on May 4, 1935 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^4,11 Frances Marianne Howard died on February 18, 1990 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 72.⁵

     Marguerite Edwina Howard Marguerite Howard Titus, 98, Marion, went to join many loved ones in her eternal home at 3:36 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. She was born in Wabash, Indiana, on June 28, 1918, to Ora Wiley and Valeria (Grover) Howard. She married A. Newton Titus on July 1, 1937, and he preceded her in death on January 3, 1998. Maggie retired from Delta Electric in Marion after over 40 years. She had been a "snowbird", wintering at her home in Lake Placid, Florida, for almost 40 years. She was known for her excellence in cooking and sewing, as well as her love of beauty and flowers and proficiency in cards. Her sharp wit, zest for life, healthy lifestyle, positive outlook, and love for family and friends made her a joy to be around. Maggie attended Grace Community Church in Marion and Community Church of God while wintering in Lake Placid. She is survived by two sisters and one brother, Letty Mann, Donna (Merideth) Pence, and Wylie Howard; her loving son, David Titus; and grandchildren who will miss her dearly, Jerry (Jan) Titus, Jr., Kokomo, Dana (Greg) Melton, Swayzee, Diana (Darryl) Clark, Marion, A.D. Titus, Cicero, Amy (Matt) Kelley, Cicero, and Nathan (Andrea) Titus, Marion. Also left to appreciate her beautiful life are 20 great-grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 21 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and good friends. Four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death, Eugene Howard, Dalton Howard, Paul Howard, Joe Howard, Frances Weimer, and Phyllis Bishir; her husband of over 60 years, Newton Titus; and son, Jerry Titus, Sr. (in 1964). Services will begin at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Tom Mansbarger officiating. Burial will follow at Grant Memorial Park.³ She was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^3,7 Her married name was Collins.² She married Bill Collins.² Marguerite Edwina Howard was born on June 28, 1918 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.³ As of July 1, 1937,her married name was Titus.⁴ She married Alpha Newton Titus on July 1, 1937 at Grant Co., Indiana.^3,4 Marguerite Edwina Howard died on December 13, 2016 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 98.³

     Wylie Laurin Howard Wylie L. Howard, 94, Marion, went to be with the Lord at 3:52 p.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2017, at Marion Rehab and Assisted Living Center. He was born in Orlando, Florida, to Wiley and Valeria (Grover) Howard. He married Bettye J. Taylor on July 6, 1962, and she preceded him in death on May 1, 2015. Wylie was a wire scheduler for 40 years at Essex-United Technologies in Marion. He was a real handyman and was very meticulous with his cars. Wylie enjoyed painting, mowing, and fishing, and he always looked forward to family gatherings with his brothers, sisters, and grandchildren. Wylie was also an avid Colts and Pacers fan and an avid walker. He is survived by his children, Carol (Ron) McClure, Lake Wales, Florida, and Melinda (Lamar Abercrombie) Stone, Gainesville, Georgia; sisters, Letty Mann, Marion, and Donna (Meredith) Pence, Plainfield; daughter-in-law, Barbara Morgan, Fairmount; grandchildren, Greg McClure, Steve McClure, Heidi Davidson, Tim McClure, Aaron Stone, Ben Stone, Jacob Stone, David Stone, Brad Howard, April Dewey, and Amber Howard; and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, Wylie was preceded in death by his son, Gary J. Howard; brother, Joe Howard; and sisters, Frances Weimer, Phyllis Bishir, and Marguerite Titus.³ He was born on April 9, 1922 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.^3,4 He married Violet Holloway on December 24, 1942 at Grant Co., Indiana.⁵ Wylie Laurin Howard married Bettye Jean Taylor/Smith on July 6, 1962 at Grant Co., Indiana.^3,5 Wylie Laurin Howard died on January 8, 2017 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 94.³

     His Social Security Number was 316-12-4975.⁹ Joseph Grover Howard Joseph G. Howard, 86, died at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 in his residence. He was born in Orlando, Fla. on Oct. 18, 1923 to the late Wylie and Valeria (Grover) Howard. As an infant his family returned to the Wabash and Grant County areas. He attended the Chippewa School. He worked for area farmers as a youth, then at the RCA; but did not care for factory work and took a job his brother offered him at Howard Auto Sales and became one of the best Service Managers in Marion, earned his Master Mechanic’s title, received many awards and retired after 36 years. Joe enjoyed his family and friends, liked telling or hearing a good joke, fishing, classic country music and watching professional wrestling on television. He was a very good handyman at remodeling and maintaining his home. He and his first wife, Norma (Case) Morrow, raised their three children to adulthood. He married Nancy Kay Botkin and helped her raise her two children and was a very good step-father to them for 42 years. Joe is survived by his wife, Nancy K. Howard; two sons, Daniel J. (Donna) Howard, Noblesville; Gary W. (Lori Eifred) Good, Churubusco; three daughters, Karen S. Saunders, Nancy E. Wiley and Theena K. (Ralph) Spencer, Marion; mother-in-law, Helen L. Botkin and sister-in-law, Janice S. Willis, both of Marion; siblings, Marguerite (Bill Collins) Titus, Letty Mann, Wylie Laurin (Bettye) Howard, all of Marion and Donna (Meredith) Pence of Plainfield; eleven grandchildren, Joseph Martin (Cathy) Gray, Julie Gray, Tia (Shane) Gibson, Kimberly (Jason) Barnes, Kirk Howard, Michelle Wiley, Trisha Herron, Stephanie (Dennis) Ball, Brock Spencer, Warren (Alicia) Good and Katie Good; sixteen great-grandchildren, Amanda and Taylor Gray, Joseph, Gracie and Tucker Gibson, Austin and Luke Barnes, Aubrey Cline, Kendra and Cassie Yeager, Jade Golitko, Hailey Herron, Seth and Destanie Ball, Gavin and Aydin Good and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Frances Weimer, Phyllis Bishir; three brothers, Dalton, Gene and Paul Howard; four brothers-in-law, Newton Titus, Dr. J.D. Mann, Delbert Bishir and George O. Willis; three sisters-in-law, Hazel, Mary and Willie Howard; father-in-law and good friend, Warren I. Botkin. Services are at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 in Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Avenue, Marion with the Rev. Howard Clayton officiating. Burial is in the Estates of Serenity. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to MGH Medical Oncology Program at PCC, 831 N. Theatre Dr., Marion, IN 46952 or Grace Community Church, 1810 E. Bradford Street, Marion, IN 46952.⁵ He was buried at Estates of Serenity, 1101 South Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^5,10,4 He and Norma Josephine Case were divorced.³ Joseph Grover Howard married Norma Josephine Case.⁵ Joseph Grover Howard was born on October 18, 1923 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.^9,5,10,2,4 He married Nancy Kay Botkin on August 25, 1967 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^5,3 Joseph Grover Howard died on October 20, 2009 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 86.^9,5,10,4

     Her married name was Mann.² Celeste Louisa "Letty" Howard married James Delbert Mann.⁷ Celeste Louisa "Letty" Howard was born on December 17, 1926 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.³

     Donna Dell Howard was born on September 12, 1929 at Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^3,8 As of November 26, 1948,her married name was Pence.⁴ She married Clarence Meredith Pence on November 26, 1948 at Grant Co., Indiana.^1,6,7,9,4