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Myrtle Gaines^1,2,3,4

F, b. January 22, 1888, d. December 9, 1984

Her Social Security Number was 310-32-8929.⁵ Myrtle Gaines was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^6,4 She was born on January 22, 1888 at Grant Co., Indiana.^5,6,3,4 As of November 5, 1910,her married name was Howard.³ She married Kenneth Ray Howard, son of John Jacob "Jake" Howard and Mary Malissa Reed, on November 5, 1910 at Indiana.^1,2,4,3 Myrtle Gaines died on December 9, 1984 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 96.^6,4

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 68, District 186, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁷

1930

Dwelling 203, District 8, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁸

1940

Dwelling 94, District 84-7, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁹

Family

Kenneth Ray Howard b. January 11, 1886, d. June 9, 1964

Marriage*

Myrtle Gaines married Kenneth Ray Howard, son of John Jacob "Jake" Howard and Mary Malissa Reed, on November 5, 1910 at Indiana.^1,2,4,3

Children

Russell Lemoine Howard+^{7,1,4,3,10,11} b. March 30, 1911, d. April 25, 2006
Ruth Louise Howard+^{7,8,1,3,4,12,10,11} b. October 24, 1912, d. September 24, 2008
Robert Kenneth Howard+^{7,8,1,2,10,11,13} b. March 1, 1914, d. September 1, 2010
Lawrence John "Johnny" Howard+^7,8,4,10,11 b. April 28, 1915, d. July 2, 1981
Mary Alice Howard^{7,8,13,14,10,11} b. September 3, 1917, d. May 8, 2000
Betty E. Howard+^{8,1,2,9,10,11} b. November 6, 1923, d. September 4, 2015
Donald Howard+^{8,1,2,9,10,13,15,11} b. July 20, 1925, d. January 11, 2012
Dorothy Evelyn Howard+^{8,1,2,9,10,13,11} b. November 27, 1926, d. February 28, 2011
Richard "Red" Howard+^8,9,10,11,4 b. April 28, 1928, d. October 12, 2002

Citations

[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell L. Howard obituary in the Apr 27, 2006 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert K. Howard obituary in an unknown edition.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2508] I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=34457655&CRid=1704350&
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Betty E. Guenin obituary in the Sep 5, 2015 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorothy Evelyn Williams obituary.
[S4229] Brown County Democrat, From the Ruth Louise Calender obituary in the Oct 1, 2008 edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Russell Lemoine Howard^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 30, 1911, d. April 25, 2006

Father

Kenneth Ray Howard^1,2,7,8,9,10 b. January 11, 1886, d. June 9, 1964

Mother

Myrtle Gaines^1,2,7,8,9,10 b. January 22, 1888, d. December 9, 1984

Russell Lemoine Howard was buried at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,7 His Social Security Number was 309-40-6780.¹¹ He was born on March 30, 1911 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^11,2,7,6,8 He married Wildus Leona Tyner on August 17, 1929 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,3,7,8 Russell Lemoine Howard died on April 25, 2006 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 95.^11,2,7 He LaFONTAINE - Russell L. Howard, 95, formerly of 1953 Glendale Dr., Wabash, died at 7:02pm Tuesday at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine. He was born on March 30, 1911 in Wabash County, to Kenneth and Myrtle (Gaines) Howard. He married Wildus Leona Tyner in Wabash County, on August 18, 1929. She died December 29, 2005. He was a member of the Treaty Church of Christ. Russell was a retired farmer and enjoyed hunting & fishing. He lived at Rolling Meadows the past six months coming from Bickford Cottage in Wabash, where he lived since June 2004. He is survived by one son, Charles (Joyce) Howard of Wabash; one daughter, Patricia A. Sweet of Wabash; daughter-in-law, Beverly Howard of Marion; six grandsons, David (Linda) Howard of Marion, Doug (Sherry) Howard of Indianapolis, Russ (Jennifer) Howard of Eaton, Ohio, and Rick (Debbie) Sweet, Gary (Faye) Sweet, and Greg Howard all of Wabash; four granddaughters, Tamie (Steve) White, Wabash, Angie (Bruce) Moore, Austin, Texas, Tracy (Rob) Martin, Amboy, Susan (Rick) Alvey, Centerville; 26 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Howard of North Manchester, and Donald Howard of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Ruth Calender, Betty Guenin, LaFontaine, and Dorothy Williams, LaFontaine. He was preceded in death by one son, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Russ Howard, Rick Alvey, and Doug Oates officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Lawns Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. The memorial guest book for Russell may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com. Preferred memorial is Treaty Church of Christ Building Fund. on April 27, 2006.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 68, District 186, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 244, District 19, Waltz Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁴

1940

Dwelling 242, District 85-10, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁵

Occupation

1930

Farmer⁴

1940

Farmer⁵

Family

Wildus Leona Tyner b. July 22, 1911, d. December 29, 2005

Marriage*

Russell Lemoine Howard married Wildus Leona Tyner on August 17, 1929 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,3,7,8

Children

Myrval Eugene Howard+^{3,12,5,7,8,13} b. September 13, 1930, d. March 2, 2003
Patricia Ann "Patty" Howard^2,3,12,5,14
Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Howard^2,3,12,5,14

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell L. Howard obituary in the Apr 27, 2006 edition.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Wildus Leona Howard obituary in the Dec 31, 2005 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Betty E. Guenin obituary in the Sep 5, 2015 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorothy Evelyn Williams obituary.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Myrval E. Howard obituary in the Mar 3, 2003 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Ruth Louise Howard^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. October 24, 1912, d. September 24, 2008

Father

Kenneth Ray Howard^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8} b. January 11, 1886, d. June 9, 1964

Mother

Myrtle Gaines^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8} b. January 22, 1888, d. December 9, 1984

Her Social Security Number was 314-05-3842.⁹ Ruth Louise Howard was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^5,6,10 She was born on October 24, 1912 at Lincolnville, Wabash Co., Indiana.^4,5,6,10,9 As of May 24, 1932,her married name was Calender.⁴ She married Ancil Brock Calender on May 24, 1932 at Lincolnville, Wabash Co., Indiana.^4,6,10,11 Ruth Louise Howard died on September 24, 2008 at Nashville, Brown Co., Indiana, at age 95.^5,6,10,9 She Ruth Louise Calender, 95, of Nashville, died at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at Brown County Health and Living Center. Born October 24, 1912, Mrs. Calender was the daughter of Kenneth and Myrtle Howard. She married Ancil Calendar in 1932. She was a member of First Christian Church in Flora. She was preceded in death by her husband Ancil in 1991, a son, three brothers and one sister. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 27, at McDonald Funeral Home in Lafontaine, with Rick Smalling officiating. Burial was in the Lafontaine IOOF Cemetery. on October 1, 2008.⁶

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 68, District 186, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 203, District 8, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

Family

Ancil Brock Calender b. July 28, 1906, d. July 22, 1991

Marriage*

Ruth Louise Howard married Ancil Brock Calender on May 24, 1932 at Lincolnville, Wabash Co., Indiana.^4,6,10,11

Children

Jimmy Howard Calender^11,5,12 b. September 6, 1933, d. January 9, 2005
Peggy Joyce Calender¹¹

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell L. Howard obituary in the Apr 27, 2006 edition.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S4229] Brown County Democrat, From the Ruth Louise Calender obituary in the Oct 1, 2008 edition.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Betty E. Guenin obituary in the Sep 5, 2015 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorothy Evelyn Williams obituary.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2508] I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=34457655&CRid=1704350&
[S2477] Journal and Courier, From the Ancil Brock Calender obituary in the Jul 23, 1991 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Robert Kenneth Howard^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. March 1, 1914, d. September 1, 2010

Father

Kenneth Ray Howard^{1,2,3,4,8,9,7} b. January 11, 1886, d. June 9, 1964

Mother

Myrtle Gaines^{1,2,3,4,8,9,7} b. January 22, 1888, d. December 9, 1984

His Social Security Number was 308-07-1849.¹⁰ Robert Kenneth Howard Robert K. Howard, 96, Wabash, passed away 4:20 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. He was born to the late Kenneth and Myrtle (Gaines) Howard on March 1, 1914 in Wabash, Indiana. He married Jeannette R. Eviston on March 10, 1936 in Marion, Indiana, she passed away. He was a self employed farmer and a truck driver, he retired in 1975. He was a member of Lincolnville United Methodist Church. He is survived by a son, Billy Bob Howard (Sally) of Plainfield, IN; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Robert (Shirley) Ellis of Texas; brother, Donald Howard of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Betty Guenin of LaFontaine and Dorothy Williams of LaFontaine; six grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters, along with his parents and wife. Services will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Officiating the services will be Rev. Melissa Rice. Burial will follow in the Center Grove Cemetery in Wabash County, Indiana. Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2010 at McDonald Funeral Home. Preferred memorials are to Lincolnville United Methodist Church, 5848 E. 500 S., Wabash, Indiana 46992.⁴ He was buried at Center Grove Cemetery, east of 600 E. on 400 S., Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^4,5,6 He was born on March 1, 1914 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.^10,4,5 He married Jeannette R. Eviston on March 10, 1936 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.⁴ Robert Kenneth Howard died on September 1, 2010 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 96.^10,5

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 68, District 186, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 203, District 8, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

Family

Jeannette R. Eviston b. June 30, 1917, d. August 4, 2007

Marriage*

Robert Kenneth Howard married Jeannette R. Eviston on March 10, 1936 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.⁴

Children

Shirley Howard^4,11
Billy Bob "Bill" Howard+^4,11,7 b. October 21, 1936, d. December 6, 2013

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell L. Howard obituary in the Apr 27, 2006 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert K. Howard obituary in an unknown edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2509] Center Grove Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=35833473&CRid=84598&
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Betty E. Guenin obituary in the Sep 5, 2015 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorothy Evelyn Williams obituary.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1800] Wabash Plain Dealer, From the Bill Howard obituary in the Dec 7, 2013 edition.

Lawrence John "Johnny" Howard^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. April 28, 1915, d. July 2, 1981

Father

Kenneth Ray Howard^1,2,4,5,6 b. January 11, 1886, d. June 9, 1964

Mother

Myrtle Gaines^1,2,4,5,6 b. January 22, 1888, d. December 9, 1984

Lawrence John "Johnny" Howard was buried at Falls Cemetery, Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 306-12-1953.⁸ He was born on April 28, 1915 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^8,3,4,7 He married Mary Francis Vanlandingham on January 17, 1944.⁹ Lawrence John "Johnny" Howard died on July 2, 1981 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 66.^8,4

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 68, District 186, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 203, District 8, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

Family

Mary Francis Vanlandingham b. November 23, 1923, d. August 22, 2017

Marriage*

Lawrence John "Johnny" Howard married Mary Francis Vanlandingham on January 17, 1944.⁹

Child

Lana Jean Howard+^9,4,10 b. August 30, 1946, d. July 14, 1997

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2512] Falls Memorial Gardens, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=50406870&CRid=182326&
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Betty E. Guenin obituary in the Sep 5, 2015 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorothy Evelyn Williams obituary.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1800] Wabash Plain Dealer, From the Mary Francis Howard obituary in the Aug 23, 2017 edition.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Alice Howard^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. September 3, 1917, d. May 8, 2000

Father

Kenneth Ray Howard^1,2,3,4,5,6 b. January 11, 1886, d. June 9, 1964

Mother

Myrtle Gaines^1,2,3,4,5,6 b. January 22, 1888, d. December 9, 1984

Her Social Security Number was 304-12-5007.⁴ Mary Alice Howard was buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.⁷ Her married name was Owen.⁴ She married Jesse Charles Owen.⁴ Mary Alice Howard was born on September 3, 1917 at Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^3,4 She died on May 8, 2000 at Arizona at age 82.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 68, District 186, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 203, District 8, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

Family

Jesse Charles Owen b. July 21, 1915, d. November 27, 1990

Marriage*

Mary Alice Howard married Jesse Charles Owen.⁴

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Betty E. Guenin obituary in the Sep 5, 2015 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorothy Evelyn Williams obituary.
[S5707] Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Maricopa Co., AZ, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Betty E. Howard^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 6, 1923, d. September 4, 2015

Father

Kenneth Ray Howard^1,2,3,4,5,6 b. January 11, 1886, d. June 9, 1964

Mother

Myrtle Gaines^1,2,3,4,5,6 b. January 22, 1888, d. December 9, 1984

Betty E. Howard was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^5,7 She was born on November 6, 1923 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^5,7 As of March 20, 1942,her married name was Guenin.⁵ She married William Joseph Guenin on March 20, 1942.^5,7 Betty E. Howard died on September 4, 2015 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 91.^5,7 She Betty E. Guenin, 91, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 3:45 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2015 at her home. She was born to the late Kenneth and Myrtle (Gaines) Howard on November 6, 1923 in Wabash County, Indiana. She was a graduate from Lincolnville High School. Betty married William Joseph Guenin on March 20, 1942, he passed away on February 10, 2000. She was the owner and operator of Glamourette Beauty Shop in LaFontaine, Indiana, also worked at A.F. Billings in Wabash, Indiana. Betty mostly enjoyed cooking noodles for and being with her family. Betty was a member and baptized at Lincolnville United Methodist Church, then she became a member of LaFontaine Christian Church. She is also a member of Women's Club House of Wabash, Indiana and Marie Webster Quilt Guild of Marion, Indiana. She is survived by two sons, Larry O. Guenin (Marcia) and Rich Guenin both of Marion, Indiana; daughter, Mrs. Jane (Steve) Peebles of Wabash, Indiana; grandchildren, Stacie Stubbs of Texas, R.J. Guenin (Kay) of LaFontaine, Indiana, Tammy (Chad) Kennedy of Bourbon, Indiana, Missy West of Texas, Kari (Clif) Airgood of Lincolnville, Indiana, Alissa (Mark) Deeter of Wabash, Indiana, and Derek (Kasey) Peebles of Bunker Hill, Indiana; 17 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers, Johnny, Russell, Robert, Richard, and Donald Howard and sisters, Mary Alice Owen, Ruth Calender, and Dorothy Evelyn Williams. Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at LaFontaine Christian Church, 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Dan Guenin officiating. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana. on September 5, 2015.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 203, District 8, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 94, District 84-7, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁴

Family

William Joseph Guenin b. November 5, 1922, d. February 10, 2000

Marriage*

Betty E. Howard married William Joseph Guenin on March 20, 1942.^5,7

Children

Larry O. Guenin^5,8
Jane Guenin^5,8
Don Richard "Rich" Guenin+^5,8 b. November 12, 1944, d. April 24, 2019

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell L. Howard obituary in the Apr 27, 2006 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert K. Howard obituary in an unknown edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Betty E. Guenin obituary in the Sep 5, 2015 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorothy Evelyn Williams obituary.
[S2508] I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=34457655&CRid=1704350&
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Don Guenin obituary in the Apr 26, 2019 edition.

Donald Howard^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}

M, b. July 20, 1925, d. January 11, 2012

Father

Kenneth Ray Howard^{1,2,3,4,10,6,7,11} b. January 11, 1886, d. June 9, 1964

Mother

Myrtle Gaines^{1,2,3,4,10,6,7,11} b. January 22, 1888, d. December 9, 1984

Donald Howard was buried at Marion National Cemetery, 1700 East 38th Street, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.⁸ He married Priscilla Anne Walls.¹² Donald Howard was born on July 20, 1925 at Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^5,6,8,9 He married Elizabeth Ann Schenk on April 21, 2001 at New Haven, Allen Co., Indiana.⁷ Donald Howard died on January 11, 2012 at New Haven, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 86.^8,9 He Donald Howard, 86, of New Haven, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at Parkview Hospital. Born July 20, 1925, he was a World War II Navy veteran. He retired from General Motors, Marion after 25 years. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church. Surviving are one sister, Betty Guenin; wife, Betty A. Lomont-Howard; two daughters, Jill Penrose of Fort Wayne and Joan Jung of Texas; one son, Joseph of New Haven; one grandchild, Rebecca; five stepchildren; and 13 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Priscilla; daughter, Janet; four brothers; and three sisters. on January 13, 2012.⁹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 203, District 8, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 94, District 84-7, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁴

Family 1

Priscilla Anne Walls b. April 15, 1929, d. January 8, 1996

Marriage*

Donald Howard married Priscilla Anne Walls.¹²

Children

Joseph Howard⁹
Joan Howard⁹
Jill Elizabeth Howard^9,7
Janet Ruth Howard^9,12,7 b. February 14, 1957, d. September 2, 2000

Family 2

Elizabeth Ann Schenk

Marriage*

Donald Howard married Elizabeth Ann Schenk on April 21, 2001 at New Haven, Allen Co., Indiana.⁷

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell L. Howard obituary in the Apr 27, 2006 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert K. Howard obituary in an unknown edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
[S4850] Marion National Cemetery, Grant Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Donald Howard obituary in the Jan 13, 2012 edition.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Betty E. Guenin obituary in the Sep 5, 2015 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorothy Evelyn Williams obituary.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Dorothy Evelyn Howard^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. November 27, 1926, d. February 28, 2011

Father

Kenneth Ray Howard^{1,2,3,7,4,5,6} b. January 11, 1886, d. June 9, 1964

Mother

Myrtle Gaines^{1,2,3,7,4,5,6} b. January 22, 1888, d. December 9, 1984

Her Social Security Number was 310-24-6217.⁸ Dorothy Evelyn Howard Dorothy Evelyn Williams, 84, passed away at 1:20 p.m. February 28, 2011 in the Skilled Care Center in Wabash. She was born November 27, 1926 in Wabash County to the late Kenneth and Myrtle (Gaines) Howard. She lived in the LaFonatine area most of her life and in the same home for the last 58 years. She married John Williams Jr. on August 20, 1946, he passed away on November 23, 2003. She retired from Wabash Magnetics after more than 30 years. After retirement, she and her husband enjoyed ballroom dancing. She is a member of LaFontiane Christian Church. She also loved painting at home and with a group of friends at the Marion Senior Center. She was an avid reader and enjoyed sharing her books with family and friends. She is most well known by her family for being the best noodle maker ever. She loved having family dinners and having her family near. Dorothy is survived by five daughters, Ann (Tim) Clary, Grayslake, Illinois, Gloria (David) Shenefield, LaFontaine, Jennifer ( Greg) Finch, Fort Wayne, Monica (Craig) Sparling, Lagro, Christine (Terry) McLain, Swayzee; brother, Donald (Betty) Howard, Fort Wayne; sister, Betty Guenin, LaFontaine; grandchildren, BJ (Mecca) White, Jodi (Brent) Isbell, Ashli White (Pete Jones), Denise (Troy) Bickley, Julie (Kyle) Shoemaker, Jill (Judson) Everitt, Kate Clary, John Clary and Stefanie Thompson; and great grandchildren, Zach, Kaila, Taylor White, Mia Cunningham, Jacob Bickley, Kati and Matthew Isbell, Christian and Drew Shoemaker, Etournatee and Konstantlee Jones. She was preceded in death by grandson, Casey Sparling; brothers, Johnny Howard, Russell Howard, Robert Howard, and Richard Howard; sisters, Mary Alice Owen and Ruth Calender. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2011 in McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana with Pastor Rick Smalling officiating the services. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.⁶ She was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^6,9 She was born on November 27, 1926 at Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^5,8,6,9 As of August 20, 1946,her married name was Williams.⁶ She married John Williams Jr. on August 20, 1946.⁶ Dorothy Evelyn Howard died on February 28, 2011 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 84.^8,6,9

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 203, District 8, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 94, District 84-7, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁷

Family

John Williams Jr. b. February 5, 1926, d. November 23, 2003

Marriage*

Dorothy Evelyn Howard married John Williams Jr. on August 20, 1946.⁶

Children

Ann Williams⁶
Gloria Williams⁶
Jennifer Williams⁶
Monica Williams⁶
Christine Williams⁶
Infant Williams⁹ b. November 15, 1957, d. November 15, 1957

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell L. Howard obituary in the Apr 27, 2006 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Robert K. Howard obituary in an unknown edition.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Betty E. Guenin obituary in the Sep 5, 2015 edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorothy Evelyn Williams obituary.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2508] I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=34457655&CRid=1704350&

Richard "Red" Howard^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 28, 1928, d. October 12, 2002

Father

Kenneth Ray Howard^1,6,7,8,3 b. January 11, 1886, d. June 9, 1964

Mother

Myrtle Gaines^1,6,7,8,3 b. January 22, 1888, d. December 9, 1984

His Social Security Number was 305-26-6735.⁹ Richard "Red" Howard was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,3,5 He married Mary Kay.² Richard "Red" Howard was born on April 28, 1928 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^9,2,3,4,10,5 He died on October 12, 2002 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 74.^9,2,3,10,5 He Richard "Red" Howard, 74, of Marion, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Marion General Hospital. The Wabash County native retired from Tuloy Plastics. Surviving are his wife, Mary Kay; sons Dana of Rockville, Tom of Hobe Sound, Fla., Pat of Tampa, Fla., and Aaron of Palm Beach Garden, Fla; brothers Russell of Wabash, Robert of Lincolnville and Donald of New Haven; sisters Ruth Calender of Nashville, and Betty Guinen and Dorothy Williams, both of LaFontaine; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Private services will be held. Burial will be at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery. Memorials are to LaFontaine Christian Church. Information provided by McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine, 1-765-981-4141. on October 14, 2002.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 203, District 8, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 94, District 84-7, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁶

Family

Mary Kay

Marriage*

Richard "Red" Howard married Mary Kay.²

Children

Dana Howard²
Tom Howard²
Pat Howard²
Aaron Howard²

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Richard Howard obituary in the Oct 14, 2002 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S2508] I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=34457655&CRid=1704350&
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Betty E. Guenin obituary in the Sep 5, 2015 edition.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Dorothy Evelyn Williams obituary.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Leo Dewayne Howard^1,2,3,4

M, b. March 13, 1905, d. April 30, 1981

Father

William Orley Howard^5,1,6,7 b. August 18, 1880, d. April 15, 1958

Mother

Martha Alice "Maude" Oswalt^5,1,6,7 b. August 11, 1879, d. September 26, 1943

His Social Security Number was 309-05-3628.⁸ Leo Dewayne Howard married Alma Elizabeth Hamilton.⁹ Leo Dewayne Howard was born on March 13, 1905 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^8,1,2,6 He married Theresa Geraldine Prickett on August 15, 1925 at Wabash Co., Indiana.⁶ Leo Dewayne Howard married Inez Cabe on August 29, 1942 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.¹⁰ Leo Dewayne Howard married Inez Cabe on August 30, 1950 at Indiana.⁶ Leo Dewayne Howard married Nina Mae Curry on December 16, 1961 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.⁴ Leo Dewayne Howard married Mabel Ellis on February 24, 1967 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.³ Leo Dewayne Howard died on April 30, 1981 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 76.¹

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 105, District 148, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁵

1930

Dwelling 71, District 7, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

¹¹

1940

Dwelling 432, District 27-11A, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

⁹

Occupation

1930

Garage mechanic¹¹

1940

Motor sales mechanic⁹

Family 1

Alma Elizabeth Hamilton b. September 19, 1908, d. September 30, 1996

Marriage*

Leo Dewayne Howard married Alma Elizabeth Hamilton.⁹

Family 2

Theresa Geraldine Prickett b. January 9, 1909, d. December 22, 1993

Marriage*

Leo Dewayne Howard married Theresa Geraldine Prickett on August 15, 1925 at Wabash Co., Indiana.⁶

Children

Lillian Deloris Howard+^11,12,6 b. March 7, 1926
William Harry Howard+^11,6,13,1,12 b. October 16, 1927, d. August 28, 1961
Loren Ralph Howard^{11,9,13,14,12,1} b. September 17, 1929, d. November 28, 1991

Family 3

Inez Cabe b. February 18, 1904, d. March 11, 1985

Marriage*

Leo Dewayne Howard married Inez Cabe on August 29, 1942 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.¹⁰

Marriage

Leo Dewayne Howard married Inez Cabe on August 30, 1950 at Indiana.⁶

Family 4

Nina Mae Curry b. July 20, 1920, d. February 11, 2000

Marriage*

Leo Dewayne Howard married Nina Mae Curry on December 16, 1961 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.⁴

Family 5

Mabel Ellis b. September 28, 1909

Marriage*

Leo Dewayne Howard married Mabel Ellis on February 24, 1967 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.³

Citations

[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
[S4841] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Marriage Index, 1831-2008.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William Orley Howard obituary.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S2672] Coppock Howard_2010-07-20_01, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19629026/person/831325954
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2113] Leader Tribune, From the William H. Howard obituary in the Aug 30, 1961 edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Wilbur Orley Howard^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 10, 1906, d. December 19, 1985

Father

William Orley Howard^1,2,6 b. August 18, 1880, d. April 15, 1958

Mother

Martha Alice "Maude" Oswalt^1,2,6 b. August 11, 1879, d. September 26, 1943

His Social Security Number was 309-05-3762.⁷ Wilbur Orley Howard was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,4,5 He Wilber O. Howard, 79, 1619 W. First St., Marion, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday at Marion General Hospital. Mr. Howard was born in Wabash County and have been a resident of Marion most of his life. He was retired as the service and body shop manager at Munson's Pontiac, Marion, where he had been employed for 36 years. He was a member of the Handfield United Methodist Church, Marion. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; son, David W., Marion; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Norma) Cooper and Mrs. Michael (Karen) Roush, both of Marion; one sister, Mrs. Carl (Helen) Widmeyer, Port Charlotte, Fla; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Huntington County.⁵ He was born on August 10, 1906 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^7,2,3 He married Mary Elizabeth Garrison on February 14, 1931 at Indiana.^2,3 Wilbur Orley Howard died on December 19, 1985 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 79.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 105, District 148, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 70, District 7, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

⁸

Occupation

1930

Painting worker⁸

Family

Mary Elizabeth Garrison b. December 9, 1910, d. January 29, 1996

Marriage*

Wilbur Orley Howard married Mary Elizabeth Garrison on February 14, 1931 at Indiana.^2,3

Children

David W. Howard⁵
Norma Howard⁵
Karen Lee Howard⁵

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S4236] Gardens of Memory, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wilber O. Howard obituary.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the William Orley Howard obituary.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Roger Brane^1,2

M, b. February 7, 1906, d. December 26, 1981

Father

Charles Fremont Brane^1,2 b. January 15, 1883, d. May 11, 1967

Mother

Bessie Howard^1,2 b. August 31, 1883, d. June 6, 1956

His Social Security Number was 309-05-3928.³ Roger Brane was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on February 7, 1906 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^3,4 He married Emma M. Voorhis circa 1926.^4,5 Roger Brane and Emma M. Voorhis were divorced before April 15, 1940.⁶ Roger Brane died on December 26, 1981 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 75.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 111, District 148, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 242, District 185, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 91, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana

⁵

1940

Dwelling 153, District 27-1, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

⁶

Occupation

1930

Foundry laborer⁵

Family

Emma M. Voorhis b. 1902, d. 1969

Marriage*

Roger Brane married Emma M. Voorhis circa 1926.^4,5

Divorce*

Roger Brane and Emma M. Voorhis were divorced before April 15, 1940.⁶

Children

Virginia Louise Brane⁵ b. November 20, 1926, d. January 18, 2011
Marjorie Magdaline/Madlyn Brane^7,8 b. January 10, 1928, d. December 21, 1928
Mary Margaret Brane^7,8 b. January 10, 1928, d. December 16, 1928
Max Morris Brane+^9,7 b. November 24, 1931, d. September 30, 1994
Carolyn Catherine Brane⁴ b. March 3, 1935, d. September 15, 1989

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2511] Brane Family of Md, Ohio and Indiana, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/25728976/person/1702561187
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Florence Irene Razer^1,2

F, b. November 7, 1907, d. December 8, 2007

Her Social Security Number was 313-20-9883.³ Florence Irene Razer was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.¹ She was born on November 7, 1907 at Leroy, McLean Co., Illinois.^3,2 As of November 6, 1926,her married name was Brane.² She married Howard R. Brane, son of Charles Fremont Brane and Bessie Howard, on November 6, 1926 at Indiana.² Florence Irene Razer died on December 8, 2007 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 100.^3,4,2 She Florence Irene Brane, 100, LaFontaine, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare. Survivors include children Barbara J. (John) Simmons and John Paul (Pauline) Brane. There is no service. on December 10, 2007.^4,2

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 93, District 7, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁵

1940

Dwelling 108, District 85-9, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁶

Family

Howard R. Brane b. November 12, 1902, d. August 7, 1980

Marriage*

Florence Irene Razer married Howard R. Brane, son of Charles Fremont Brane and Bessie Howard, on November 6, 1926 at Indiana.²

Children

Barbara Jane Brane+^5,4,6,7,8 b. June 20, 1927, d. December 24, 2018
Joan Ruth Brane^5,7,9 b. January 8, 1929, d. December 18, 1936
John Paul Brane^4,6,8,7

Citations

[S2508] I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=34457655&CRid=1704350&
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1800] Wabash Plain Dealer, From the Florence Irene Brane obituary in the Dec 10, 2007 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S1800] Wabash Plain Dealer, From the Barbara Jane Simmons obitaury in the Dec 27, 2018 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Barbara Jane Brane^1,2,3

F, b. June 20, 1927, d. December 24, 2018

Father

Howard R. Brane^1,4,3,5 b. November 12, 1902, d. August 7, 1980

Mother

Florence Irene Razer^1,2,4,3,5 b. November 7, 1907, d. December 8, 2007

Barbara Jane Brane was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^5,6 She was born on June 20, 1927 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.^3,5,6 As of 1948,her married name was Cokl.⁵ She married John Edward Cokl in 1948.^5,6 As of August 20, 1966,her married name was Simmons.⁷ Barbara Jane Brane married John Robert Simmons on August 20, 1966 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.^5,7,8 Barbara Jane Brane died on December 24, 2018 at Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 91.^5,6 She Barbara Jane Simmons, 91, of LaFontaine, passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. Barbara was born on June 20, 1927, in Wabash County to the late Howard and Florence (Razer) Brane. Barbara married John Cokl in 1948. He passed away in 1959. Barbara then married John Simmons in 1966. He passed away in June of 2011. Barbara was a 1945 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She worked from home taking care of her family. Barbara was a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church in Marion and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Van Buren. Barbara is survived by her sons, Martin (Teresa) Cokl and Howard (Jodi) Cokl both of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughters, Cynthia (Dennis Abrams) Cokl of Cincinnati, Ohio, Michele (Roger) Naylor of Cottonwood, Arizona and Teresa Cokl of Mesa, Arizona; brother, John (Pauline) Brane of Albuquerque, New Mexico; eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by one sister. Mass of Christian Burial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Marion, 1031 Kem Road, Marion, with Father Christopher officiating. Graveside interment will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery, LaFontaine. on December 27, 2018.⁵

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 93, District 7, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 108, District 85-9, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁴

Family 1

John Edward Cokl b. December 30, 1925, d. August 9, 1959

Marriage*

Barbara Jane Brane married John Edward Cokl in 1948.^5,6

Children

Martin Cokl⁵
Howard D. Cokl⁵
Cynthia Cokl⁵
Michele Cokl⁵
Teresa Cokl⁵

Family 2

John Robert Simmons b. August 22, 1928, d. June 24, 2011

Marriage*

Barbara Jane Brane married John Robert Simmons on August 20, 1966 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.^5,7,8

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1800] Wabash Plain Dealer, From the Florence Irene Brane obituary in the Dec 10, 2007 edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1800] Wabash Plain Dealer, From the Barbara Jane Simmons obitaury in the Dec 27, 2018 edition.
[S2508] I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=34457655&CRid=1704350&
[S1800] Wabash Plain Dealer, From the John R. Simmons obitaury in the Jun 27, 2011 edition.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Joan Ruth Brane^1,2,3

F, b. January 8, 1929, d. December 18, 1936

Father

Howard R. Brane^1,4,3 b. November 12, 1902, d. August 7, 1980

Mother

Florence Irene Razer^1,4,3 b. November 7, 1907, d. December 8, 2007

Joan Ruth Brane was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.² She was born on January 8, 1929 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,4,3 She died on December 18, 1936 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 7.^2,3

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 93, District 7, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S2508] I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=34457655&CRid=1704350&
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Emma M. Voorhis¹

F, b. 1902, d. 1969

Emma M. Voorhis was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.¹ She was born in 1902 at Indiana.^2,1 As of circa 1926,her married name was Brane.² She married Roger Brane, son of Charles Fremont Brane and Bessie Howard, circa 1926.^1,2 Emma M. Voorhis and Roger Brane were divorced before April 15, 1940.³ Emma M. Voorhis died in 1969 at Indiana.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 91, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana

Family

Roger Brane b. February 7, 1906, d. December 26, 1981

Marriage*

Emma M. Voorhis married Roger Brane, son of Charles Fremont Brane and Bessie Howard, circa 1926.^1,2

Divorce*

Emma M. Voorhis and Roger Brane were divorced before April 15, 1940.³

Children

Virginia Louise Brane² b. November 20, 1926, d. January 18, 2011
Marjorie Magdaline/Madlyn Brane^4,5 b. January 10, 1928, d. December 21, 1928
Mary Margaret Brane^4,5 b. January 10, 1928, d. December 16, 1928
Max Morris Brane+^6,4 b. November 24, 1931, d. September 30, 1994
Carolyn Catherine Brane¹ b. March 3, 1935, d. September 15, 1989

Citations

[S2511] Brane Family of Md, Ohio and Indiana, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/25728976/person/1702561187
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Virginia Louise Brane^1,2

F, b. November 20, 1926, d. January 18, 2011

Father

Roger Brane¹ b. February 7, 1906, d. December 26, 1981

Mother

Emma M. Voorhis¹ b. 1902, d. 1969

Her married name was Couch.³ Virginia Louise Brane married Unknown Couch.^3,2 Virginia Louise Brane was born on November 20, 1926 at Indiana.^1,4 She died on January 18, 2011 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^4,2 She OCEANA — Virginia Louise Brane Couch, 84, of Oceana, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. In keeping with Virginia's wishes there will be no services and she will be cremated. on January 23, 2011.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 91, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana

Family

Unknown Couch

Marriage*

Virginia Louise Brane married Unknown Couch.^3,2

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S798] Register Herald, From the Virginia Louise Brane Couch obituary in the Jan 23, 2011 edition.
[S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Max M. Brane obituary in the Oct 2, 1994 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Bynoe Rivers Reed^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 13, 1889, d. October 14, 1973

Father

Joseph "Joe" Reed^6,7 b. March 5, 1863, d. December 10, 1939

Mother

Sarah Edith A. Grover^6,7 b. May 7, 1866, d. July 26, 1948

His Social Security Number was 182-01-8494.⁸ Bynoe Rivers Reed Funeral services were conducted Monday by Neighbor Lodge 1169, AF&AM, for Bynoe R. Reed, 1137 Leavitt, Flossmoor, who died Sunday in Ingalls Memorial hospital, Harvey. Burial was in Mattock cemetery, Wabash, Ind. Mr. Reed was born May 13, 1889, in Wabash, and had lived in the area 45 years. A salesman for Baird & Warner, he was a member of the Illinois Men's Commerical association and Neighbor lodge. He is survived by his wife, Frances.⁵ He was buried at Matlock Cemetery, Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.⁵ He was born on May 13, 1889 at Wabash Co., Indiana; His draft cards have a birth date of May 13, 1891.^2,8,4,5 He married Frances Swafford Gordon on July 30, 1913 at Cook Co., Illinois.³ Bynoe Rivers Reed died on October 14, 1973 at Harvey, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 84.^8,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 217, District 120, Noble Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁷

1910

Dwelling 60, District 157, Noble Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁶

1920

Dwelling 134, District 192, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California

1930

Dwelling 144, District 183, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois

⁹

1950

Dwelling 135, District 16-78, Homewood, Cook Co., Illinois

¹⁰

Occupation

1910		Railroad shop operator⁶
1920		Traveling salesman¹
1930		Salesman⁹
1950		Wholesale drug manager¹⁰

Family

Frances Swafford Gordon b. August 18, 1893, d. November 15, 1976

Marriage*

Bynoe Rivers Reed married Frances Swafford Gordon on July 30, 1913 at Cook Co., Illinois.³

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1897] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S12285] Unknown compiler, Cook County, Illinois, U.S., Obituaries, 1970-1990, From the Bynoe R. Reed obituary.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Flava Botkin Sirk^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. January 23, 1896, d. June 13, 1956

Flava Botkin Sirk was buried at Mount Etna Cemetery, Mount Etna, Huntington Co., Indiana.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 305-38-2695.⁸ He was born on January 23, 1896 at Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,9,6,8,10 He married Mary Olive Reed, daughter of John Grant Reed and Grace Fearnow, on July 10, 1918 at Indiana.^4,11,9 Flava Botkin Sirk died on June 13, 1956 at age 60.^6,8

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 116, District 186, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

Flava and his waife were enumerated in the household of his father-in-law John Reed¹

1930

Dwelling 122, District 27, Wayne Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 18, District 35-31, Wayne Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

¹²

Occupation

1920		Farmer¹
1930		Farmer²
1940		Farmer¹²

Family

Mary Olive Reed b. February 22, 1900, d. May 17, 1938

Marriage*

Flava Botkin Sirk married Mary Olive Reed, daughter of John Grant Reed and Grace Fearnow, on July 10, 1918 at Indiana.^4,11,9

Children

John Robert "Bob" Sirk+^{2,4,12,7,9,13} b. August 22, 1920, d. December 17, 2015
James Wylie Sirk+^{2,4,12,7,8,13} b. February 26, 1925, d. October 21, 2003
Joseph Reed "Joe" Sirk^4,11,13 b. October 4, 1926, d. February 18, 1927

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
[S1843] Journal Gazette, The, From the James W. Sirk obituary in the Oct 23, 2003 edition.
[S5310] Mount Etna Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1800] Wabash Plain Dealer, From the John R. Sirk obituary in the Dec 19, 2015 edition.

Jennie Emaline Trout^1,2

F, b. May 28, 1905, d. May 29, 2003

Her Social Security Number was 307-28-2965.³ Jennie Emaline Trout was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.¹ She was born on May 28, 1905 at Indiana.^4,3,1 As of circa 1928,her married name was Reed.⁴ She married Maurice "Morris" Reed, son of John Grant Reed and Grace Fearnow, circa 1928.^4,1 Jennie Emaline Trout died on May 29, 2003 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 98.^3,1 She May 28, 1905 - May 29, 2003. WABASH - Jennie E. Reed, 98, died at 10:50 a.m. Thursday in AmeriCare Living Center. The Van Buren native was married to the late Maurice Reed. Surviving are children, Nancy Meyer and Max, both of Wabash, Mary Kendall, Roann, Helen Dawes, Urbana, Dorothy Brouhard, Ohio, and John, Virginia and siblings, Everett Trout, Marion, Homer Trout, Claypool, and Lora Trout, Indianapolis. Graveside services: 10:30 a.m. Monday in LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. John Leinbaugh officiating. Visitation: 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Memorials may be made to Bachelor Creek Church of God. on May 30, 2003.¹

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 177, District 8, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁴

1940

Dwelling 239, District 85-10, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁵

Family

Maurice "Morris" Reed b. January 13, 1904, d. November 3, 1947

Marriage*

Jennie Emaline Trout married Maurice "Morris" Reed, son of John Grant Reed and Grace Fearnow, circa 1928.^4,1

Children

Ruth Irene Reed+^{4,5,6,7,8,2,9,10,11} b. November 29, 1928, d. May 19, 1996
John Everett Reed+^4,1,5,8,11 b. March 31, 1930, d. December 5, 2012
Mary Lou Reed^1,5,8,11
Helen L. Reed^1,5,8,11
Max W. Reed^5,8,11
Dorothy E. Reed^1,5,8,11
Nancy Reed^1,8,11

Citations

[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Jennie E. Reed obituary in the May 30, 2003 edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S8835] Star Press, The, From the Ruth Long Metzger obituary in the May 21, 1996 edition.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Everett Reed obituary in the Dec 8, 2012 edition.

Ruth Irene Reed^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 29, 1928, d. May 19, 1996

Father

Maurice "Morris" Reed^{1,6,7,2,8,3,4,5,9} b. January 13, 1904, d. November 3, 1947

Mother

Jennie Emaline Trout^{1,6,7,2,8,3,4,5,9} b. May 28, 1905, d. May 29, 2003

Her Social Security Number was 310-28-0098.² Ruth Irene Reed was buried at Wallace Cemetery, Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.^7,10,8 She was born on November 29, 1928 at Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^7,2,10,3,4 As of June 14, 1947,her married name was Long.⁴ She married Richard Verne/Vern Long on June 14, 1947 at Indiana.^10,8,4,7 As of May 29, 1994,her married name was Metzger.⁵ Ruth Irene Reed married Harold C. Metzger on May 29, 1994 at Peoria, Miami Co., Indiana.^7,8,5,11 Ruth Irene Reed died on May 19, 1996 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 67.^7,2,10,8 She JONESBORO, Ind. - Ruth Long Metzger, 67, Wabash, mother of Jonesboro resident Linda S. Hamilton, died Sunday in Community Care Center, Wabash. Mrs. Metzger, who was a lifelong resident of Wabash County, was a homemaker. She attended Peoria United Methodist Church. She graduated from Somerset High School in 1946. Other survivors include her husband, Harold C. Metzger, Wabash; another daughter, Christina K. Grossnickle, Rochester; a son, Maurice H. Long, Wabash; her mother, Jennie Reed, Wabash; two brothers, John Reed, Roanoke, Va., and Max Reed, Wabash; four sisters, Mary Lou Kendall (husband: Arthur), Roann, Helen Dawes (husband: Darle), Urbana, Dorothy Brouhard (husband: Chris), Springfield, Ohio, and Nancy Meyer (husband: Larry), Wabash; and five grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Susan Metzger, Willmette, Ill., and Debra Weltzman, Singapore, and a stepson, San Metzger, Wabash. Her first husband, Richard V. Long, died in 1985. Her father, Maurice Reed; two grandsons, and a stepson, are also deceased. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Manchester Avenue Chapel Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, with Rev. Mellissa Rise officiating. Burial will be in Wallace Cemetery. on May 21, 1996.⁸

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 177, District 8, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 239, District 85-10, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁶

Family 1

Richard Verne/Vern Long b. April 23, 1925, d. April 8, 1985

Marriage*

Ruth Irene Reed married Richard Verne/Vern Long on June 14, 1947 at Indiana.^10,8,4,7

Children

Linda S. Long^8,12
Christina Kay Long+^8,12 b. December 1, 1950, d. July 29, 2013
Maurice Howard Long^8,5,12

Family 2

Harold C. Metzger b. September 6, 1926, d. February 19, 2015

Marriage*

Ruth Irene Reed married Harold C. Metzger on May 29, 1994 at Peoria, Miami Co., Indiana.^7,8,5,11

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S8835] Star Press, The, From the Ruth Long Metzger obituary in the May 21, 1996 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Everett Reed obituary in the Dec 8, 2012 edition.
[S8981] Wallace Cemetery, Wabsah Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
[S1800] Wabash Plain Dealer, From the Harold C. Metzger obituary in the Feb 19, 2015 edition.
[S1800] Wabash Plain Dealer, From the Christina Kay Grossnickle obituary in the Aug 1, 2013 edition.

John Everett Reed^1,2,3

M, b. March 31, 1930, d. December 5, 2012

Father

Maurice "Morris" Reed^1,4,5,6,2 b. January 13, 1904, d. November 3, 1947

Mother

Jennie Emaline Trout^1,4,5,6,2 b. May 28, 1905, d. May 29, 2003

John Everett Reed was born on March 31, 1930 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.² He married Marlene Marie Bouse in 1955.^2,7 John Everett Reed married Lucy Elizabeth Duarte on August 31, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8 John Everett Reed died on December 5, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^2,3 He John Everett Reed, 82, of Salem, passed away early on Wednesday December 5, 2012. He was born in Wabash, Ind., on March 31, 1930, the son of the late Maurice and Jennie Reed. John grew up on a farm, where he learned to rise early and work hard. He served in the United States Army at Fort Knox. He married Marlene Bouse in 1955, graduated from Purdue University, and began work as a high school science teacher. For two years, he and Marlene taught agriculture and home economics in Kisumu, Kenya. He worked in management and sales for Allis-Chalmers for 20 years in Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Virginia. His family moved to Roanoke in 1977, and owned and operated Curry Copy Center in downtown Roanoke until his retirement in 1997. John was a very talented and creative craftsman, with a special gift for making beautiful and practical art including stained glass, wrought iron, and woodwork. No one he met remained a stranger for long. He was an active volunteer for churches and charities, where he gave freely of his time and talents. He was a true original. John was preceded in death by his first wife of 45 years, Marlene; and his sister, Ruth Long. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of the last 10 years, Lucy Phillips Reed; son, Greg Reed and daughter- in-law, Beth and their sons, Joseph, Kaleb, and Chance; daughter, Teresa and son-in-law, Tim Parry, and their children, Bess, Brooke, and Jacob; and great-grandsons, Ryder and John; daughter, Judi and son-in-law, Paul Anderson, and their sons, Drew, Tyler and Blake; sisters, Mary Lou Kendall, Helen Dawes, Dorothy Brouhard, and Nancy Meyer; brother, Max Reed; and countless other family members and friends. on December 6, 2012.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 177, District 8, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 239, District 85-10, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁵

Family 1

Marlene Marie Bouse b. May 16, 1935, d. August 12, 2000

Marriage*

John Everett Reed married Marlene Marie Bouse in 1955.^2,7

Children

Greg Reed^7,2
Teresa Marie Reed^7,2,8
Judi Louise Reed^7,2

Family 2

Lucy Elizabeth Duarte

Marriage*

John Everett Reed married Lucy Elizabeth Duarte on August 31, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Everett Reed obituary in the Dec 8, 2012 edition.
[S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
[S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Jennie E. Reed obituary in the May 30, 2003 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S8835] Star Press, The, From the Ruth Long Metzger obituary in the May 21, 1996 edition.
[S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marlene Marie Reed obituary in the Aug 13, 2000 edition.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ellen Margaret Oyler^1,2

F, b. September 19, 1907, d. October 19, 1990

Ellen Margaret Oyler was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.³ Her Social Security Number was 304-48-6443.⁴ She was born on September 19, 1907 at Indiana.^1,3,4 As of January 13, 1926,her married name was Reed.¹ She married Sharon "Dutch" Reed, son of John Grant Reed and Grace Fearnow, on January 31, 1926 at Wabash Co., Indiana.¹ Ellen Margaret Oyler died on October 19, 1990 at age 83.^3,4

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 178, District 8, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 201, District 85-10, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁵

Family

Sharon "Dutch" Reed b. March 24, 1905, d. October 22, 1990

Marriage*

Ellen Margaret Oyler married Sharon "Dutch" Reed, son of John Grant Reed and Grace Fearnow, on January 31, 1926 at Wabash Co., Indiana.¹

Child

Donald Howard Reed+^1,5,2 b. January 7, 1927, d. December 25, 2000

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S2508] I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=34457655&CRid=1704350&
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Donald Howard Reed^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 7, 1927, d. December 25, 2000

Father

Sharon "Dutch" Reed^1,2,3,4 b. March 24, 1905, d. October 22, 1990

Mother

Ellen Margaret Oyler^1,2,3 b. September 19, 1907, d. October 19, 1990

Donald Howard Reed was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^4,5 He was born on January 7, 1927 at Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.³ He married Beverly Jean Trueman on April 22, 1951 at Grant Co., Indiana.^4,6 Donald Howard Reed died on December 25, 2000 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 73.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 178, District 8, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 201, District 85-10, Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

Family

Beverly Jean Trueman b. October 19, 1928, d. March 29, 1996

Marriage*

Donald Howard Reed married Beverly Jean Trueman on April 22, 1951 at Grant Co., Indiana.^4,6

Child

Deborah Anne Reed⁴

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2673] Grant Memorial Park, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=howard&GSfn=william&GSby=1927&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=11974354&CRid=85183&df=all&
[S4841] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Marriage Index, 1831-2008.

John Robert "Bob" Sirk^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. August 22, 1920, d. December 17, 2015

Father

Flava Botkin Sirk^1,2,8,4,6,7 b. January 23, 1896, d. June 13, 1956

Mother

Mary Olive Reed^1,2,4,6,7 b. February 22, 1900, d. May 17, 1938

John Robert "Bob" Sirk was buried at Mount Etna Cemetery, Mount Etna, Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,7 He was born on August 22, 1920 at Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^4,5,7 He married Evelyn Mae Wimmer on May 11, 1941.^6,7,9 John Robert "Bob" Sirk died on December 17, 2015 at Noblesville, Hamilton Co., Indiana, at age 95.⁷ He John R. "Bob" Sirk, 95, of Marion, Indiana passed away at 3:05 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville, Indiana. He was born to the late Flava and Mary O. (Reed) Sirk on August 22, 1920 in Wabash County, Indiana. Born in Wabash County, Indiana Bob lived his younger years in Huntington County until 1945 when he moved to a farm in Grant County, Indiana. A graduate of Banquo High School. He married Evelyn Wimmer on May 11, 1941; she passed away on January 14, 1992. Bob served his country in the United States Army in WWII and was wounded during the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of LaFontaine Christian Church of LaFontaine, Indiana. Bob was a 4-H leader, and his memberships also include LaFontaine Masonic Lodge, Military Order of Purple Heart, and Veteran Battle of the Bulge. Bob is survived by three sons, Robert Joseph "Joe" Sirk (Alys) of Angola, Indiana, Jim Sirk (Betty) of Marion, Indiana, and Flava Sirk (Leah) of Sweetser, Indiana; one daughter, Sue (David) Landaw of Indianapolis, Indiana; grandchildren, Scott Sirk of Fishers, Indiana, Joel Keefer of Bloomington, Tony Sirk of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ryan Sirk of Marion, Indiana, Joseph Sirk of Cleveland, Ohio, Kristen Sirk of New York City, New York, and Kaitlyn Sallee of Indianapolis, Indiana; great-grandchildren, Kate, Scotty, Mike, Jake, and Chloe Sirk, and Frank and Bret Keefer. Bob was preceded in death by brothers, Jim Sirk and infant, Joseph Reed Sirk and a grandson, Timothy H. Sirk. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel 104 S. Main Street, LaFontiane, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Brad Wright and Dan Guenin officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Etna Cemetery in Huntington County, Indiana. on December 19, 2015.⁷

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 122, District 27, Wayne Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 18, District 35-31, Wayne Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁸

Family

Evelyn Mae Wimmer b. January 15, 1923, d. January 14, 1992

Marriage*

John Robert "Bob" Sirk married Evelyn Mae Wimmer on May 11, 1941.^6,7,9

Children

Robert Joseph "Joe" Sirk^7,10
Sue Sirk⁷
James William "Jim" Sirk^7,11
Flava Alan Sirk⁷

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1843] Journal Gazette, The, From the James W. Sirk obituary in the Oct 23, 2003 edition.
[S5310] Mount Etna Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S1800] Wabash Plain Dealer, From the John R. Sirk obituary in the Dec 19, 2015 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Timothy H. Sirk obituary.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

James Wylie Sirk^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 26, 1925, d. October 21, 2003

Father

Flava Botkin Sirk^1,2,6,3,4,7 b. January 23, 1896, d. June 13, 1956

Mother

Mary Olive Reed^1,2,3,4,7 b. February 22, 1900, d. May 17, 1938

His Social Security Number was 310-24-6790.⁸ James Wylie Sirk was buried at Mount Etna Cemetery, Mount Etna, Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,5 He was born on February 26, 1925 at Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^8,2,3,4,5 He married Alice Gladene Luginbill on December 3, 1950 at Berne, Adams Co., Indiana.^2,5,9 James Wylie Sirk died on October 21, 2003 at Van Wert, Van Wert Co., Ohio, at age 78.^8,2,5,9 He James W. Sirk, 78, longtime Fort Wayne resident, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003, 2:41 a.m. (Ohio time) at Van Wert County Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 26, 1925 in Lafon-taine, he was the son of the late Flava B. and Mary O. (Reed) Sirk. He retired from Magnavox in 1990, after 37 years of service, where he was manager of the Purchasing Dept. He was a member of North Highlands Church of Christ, Fort Wayne, where he served as a Deacon and Usher for many years; American Legion Post 82, Fort Wayne; Magnavox 20th Century Club and Magnavox Management Club. He was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran. His wife, Alice G. (Luginbill) Sirk, of Fort Wayne, whom he wed, Dec. 3, 1950, at the Bethel Brethren Church in Berne, survives. Also surviving are sons, James Wylie (and Jeanine) Sirk II of Decatur, Frederic (and Lori) Sirk of Hoagland; brother, John Robert Sirk of Marion; grandson, James Wylie Sirk III of Decatur; granddaughters, Rachel M. Sirk and Emily R. Sirk, both of Decatur; grandsons, Nicholas A. Sirk and Joshua B. Sirk, both of New Haven; granddaughter, Brittany A. Sirk of New Haven; grandson, Derek J. Morris of Hoagland; and great-granddaughter, Abigayle Sirk of New Haven. He was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Alan Sirk, as an infant, in 1955, and brother, Joseph Sirk. Service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, with Pastor Stephen Leininger officiating. Visitation is 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, and one hour prior to service Saturday, at the funeral home. Burial at Mt. Etna Cemetery, Mt. Etna, Ind., with Military Graveside Service Honors by the American Legion Post 43, Decatur. Preferred memorials to North Highlands Church of Christ. For complete obituary information and condolences, visit www.zwickjahn.com on October 23, 2003.²

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 122, District 27, Wayne Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 18, District 35-31, Wayne Township, Huntington Co., Indiana

⁶

Family

Alice Gladene Luginbill b. January 7, 1925, d. December 7, 2017

Marriage*

James Wylie Sirk married Alice Gladene Luginbill on December 3, 1950 at Berne, Adams Co., Indiana.^2,5,9

Children

James Wylie Sirk II^2,9
Bruce Alan Sirk^2,9,10 b. September 24, 1955, d. September 25, 1955
Frederic Alan "Fritz" Sirk^2,9,11

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1843] Journal Gazette, The, From the James W. Sirk obituary in the Oct 23, 2003 edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5310] Mount Etna Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1800] Wabash Plain Dealer, From the John R. Sirk obituary in the Dec 19, 2015 edition.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S2312] Fort Wayne News Sentinel, From the Alice G. Sirk obituary in the Dec 9, 2017 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

William Everett "Willie" Gillespie^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. August 25, 1895, d. February 6, 1944

Father

William G. Gillespie^1,5,8 b. 1868, d. 1897

Mother

Delilah Ardella "Della" Reed^1,7,5,8 b. February 7, 1867, d. 1944

William Everett "Willie" Gillespie was buried at Center Grove Cemetery, east of 600 E. on 400 S., Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^9,5 His Social Security Number was 309-03-9770.⁶ He was born on August 25, 1895 at Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana; His WWI Draft Card has a birth year of 1896.^4,5,8,6 He married Eleanor Faye Renbarger on January 30, 1919 at Indiana.⁸ William Everett "Willie" Gillespie died on February 6, 1944 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 48.^5,6

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 122, District 115, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

⁷

1910

Dwelling 23, District 145, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 226, District 183, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 7, District 1, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

Occupation

1920

Farmer²

1930

Roofer³

Family

Eleanor Faye Renbarger b. August 6, 1897, d. November 10, 1989

Marriage*

William Everett "Willie" Gillespie married Eleanor Faye Renbarger on January 30, 1919 at Indiana.⁸

Child

Merritt Lincoln Keith Gillespie^3,10 b. February 13, 1923, d. November 5, 1943

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S439] Ronald L. Woodward, Lagro Township Cemeteries, Wabash Co., Indiana.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Eleanor Faye Renbarger^1,2

F, b. August 6, 1897, d. November 10, 1989

Eleanor Faye Renbarger was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.² She was born on August 6, 1897 at Grant Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of January 30, 1919,her married name was Gillespie.¹ She married William Everett "Willie" Gillespie, son of William G. Gillespie and Delilah Ardella "Della" Reed, on January 30, 1919 at Indiana.¹ Eleanor Faye Renbarger died on November 10, 1989 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 92.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 226, District 183, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 7, District 1, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

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Family

William Everett "Willie" Gillespie b. August 25, 1895, d. February 6, 1944

Marriage*

Eleanor Faye Renbarger married William Everett "Willie" Gillespie, son of William G. Gillespie and Delilah Ardella "Della" Reed, on January 30, 1919 at Indiana.¹

Child

Merritt Lincoln Keith Gillespie^4,5,6 b. February 13, 1923, d. November 5, 1943

Citations

[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information.

Merritt Lincoln Keith Gillespie^1,2,3,4

M, b. February 13, 1923, d. November 5, 1943

Father

William Everett "Willie" Gillespie^1,2 b. August 25, 1895, d. February 6, 1944

Mother

Eleanor Faye Renbarger^1,2,4 b. August 6, 1897, d. November 10, 1989

Merritt Lincoln Keith Gillespie MERRITT KEITH GILLESPIE, 20, radio man and gunner on a B-17 bomber, was presumed dead by the War Department after all efforts to learn his fate had failed. His damaged plane was last seen Nov. 5, 1943 over the west coast of France. Sgt. Gillespie was the son of Mrs. Faye Gillespie, Wabash, and had enlisted in the Air Corps Nov. 2, 1942 going overseas in September 1943.⁴ He was born on February 13, 1923 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.² He died on November 5, 1943 at off the coast of France at age 20.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 7, District 1, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S2673] Grant Memorial Park, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=howard&GSfn=william&GSby=1927&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=11974354&CRid=85183&df=all&
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information.