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     John Appleseed Chapman was buried at Potter Community Cemetery, Potter, Cheyenne Co., Nebraska.² He was born on September 25, 1913 at Tyron, McPherson Co., Nebraska.^1,3 He married Hershell Blanche Dillon, daughter of Abner Wells Dillon and Minnie Ernestine Smith, on March 2, 1935.^1,2 John Appleseed Chapman died on January 28, 1975 at Kimball, Kimball Co., Nebraska, at age 61.^2,3

     Estelle Viola "Babe" Dillon was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.⁵ She Services were held Monday, July 29, 1996 at the United Methodist Church in Arnold, for Estelle V. "Babe" Dillon Flint, who died July 25 at Sandhills Manor in Broken Bow at the age of 87. The Rev. Doug Smith and Rev. Victor Karg officiated. Survivors include her daughters, Mrs. Harold (Barbara) Whitcomb of Arnold and Mrs. Terry (Sharron Conley) of Oxnard California; sons, Robert and Wife Jean Flint of Arnold and Donnell and his wife Cheri Flint of Arnold; 14 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; many mieces, cousins and friends; and special friends of Riverview Apartments. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Wayne (Idris) Welsh of Vernonia, Oregon. Music was by Dorothy Larreau. Selections were "Precious Memories" and "Ivory Palaces". Honorary pallbearers were all riverview Apartment residents. Pallbearers were Shad Flint, Mike Flint, Shane Flint, Bruce Deterding, James Deterding and Dustin Deterding. Estelle V. "Babe" Flint was born November 17, 1908 at Garfield Table in Lincoln County to Abner and Minnie Smith Dillon. Her father died in 1918 in the flu epidemic. She attended and graduated from school on Garfield Table and the Logan County High School at Gandy. She worked in department and grocery stores in Arnold and Stapleton after high school. On October 25, 1931 she married Arthur L. Flint. They helped send her sisters, Marie and Idris, to school and helped care for a niece, Bernilee. Art was in the trucking business so they helped a lot of hired men. To this marriage four children were born. The couple saw them all attend school and graduate in Stapleton. At the family get-togethers, everyone knew what the menu would be - chicken and noodles and butter beans. The couple resides in Stapleton on their little acreage until 1978 when they moved to Arnold to be near their children. Babe was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 51 years, brothers Loren, Harry and Frank Dillon and sisters Hershall Chapman and Marie Stockall. Burial was in the Arnold Cemetery.³ Her Social Security Number was 508-34-8902.⁶ She was born on November 17, 1908 at Garfield, Custer Co., Nebraska.^1,3,2,6,7 As of October 25, 1931,her married name was Flint.¹ She married Arthur Lloyd "Art" Flint on October 25, 1931 at Nebraska.^1,3,2,7,8 Estelle Viola "Babe" Dillon died on July 25, 1996 at Broken Bow, Custer Co., Nebraska, at age 87.^1,3,2,6

     His Social Security Number was 506-14-3130.⁶ Arthur Lloyd "Art" Flint Arthur L. Flint was born March 3, 1908 at Callaway, Nebraska to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Flint and passed away February 4, 1984 at the Callaway hospital at the age of 75 years. Art was the 9th of the 17 children born to this family. He grew up in the Callaway and Arnold areas, moving to Stapleton in 1929. He worked as a stock dealer, trucker, auctioneer and veterinarian. He was united in marriage to Estelle V. (Babe) Dillon on Oct. 25, 1931. To this union four children were born. They resided in Stapleton until 1978, when they then moved to Arnold to be near their children. Preceding him in death were his parents, six brothers and six sisters. He is survived by his wife, Estelle; two daughters, Mrs. Eddie (Barbara) Deterding of Arnold and Mrs. Terry (Sharron) Conley of Oxnard, California; two sons, Robert and Donnell of Arnold; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Grace Burford of Callaway, Leota Martin of Eddyville, Verna Stockham of Broken Bow and one brother, Joy of Santa, Idaho and many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 7 at 11:00 a.m. from the First Baptist Church in Arnold for Arthur L. Flint, 75, who passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 4 at Callaway, Nebr. Officiating was Rev. Victor Karg. Mrs. Dale Fletcher furnished the music and sang "It Is No Secret" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Honorary pallbearers were Jim Wonch, Paul Clemmons, Dick Bandy, Joe McClure, Robert Anderson, Bill Prather, Cecil Weems, Alfred Russell, Wayne Salisbury, Bob Reed, Al Miller and Wylie Eastwood. Pallbearers were: Bruce Deterding, Rick Conley, Bobby Flint, Mike Flint, Earl Deterding, Mark Conley, Shad Flint and Shane Flint. Interment was in the Arnold Cemetery with Berryman Funeral Home of Cozad in charge of the arrangements.⁷ He was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.^7,5 He was born on March 3, 1908 at Callaway, Custer Co., Nebraska.^6,3,7 He married Estelle Viola "Babe" Dillon, daughter of Abner Wells Dillon and Minnie Ernestine Smith, on October 25, 1931 at Nebraska.^1,2,3,4,7 Arthur Lloyd "Art" Flint died on February 4, 1984 at Callaway, Custer Co., Nebraska, at age 75.^4,7

     Barbara Marie Flint Barbara Marie Whitcomb, 74, of Arnold, died Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Nebraska. Barb was born at home on August 17, 1937, in Stapleton,Nebraska to Art and Estelle (Dillon) Flint. She graduated from Stapleton High School in 1955. Barb worked in Ogallala for a year before marrying Edgar Deterding on May 13, 1957, in Stapleton. To this union four children were born: Judy, Susan, Bruce and Earl. They farmed south of Arnold for a period of time. She married Harold Whitcomb on February 1, 1995, in Broken Bow. They continued to live in Arnold. Barb was a member of the America Legion Auxiliary, the United Methodist Women and was a devoted wife and mother. She was active in playing cards with her friends, as well as organizing the foot clinic, birthday party club and many other activities at the Riverview Apartments during her stay there. She was preceded in death by her husband. Harold; her parents; a brother, Don Flint; and a niece, Rhonda Rose. Survivors include her children: Susan (Jeff) Hunter of Kempner, Texas, Judy (Bruce) Allen of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Bruce (Mary) Deterding of Eustis, and Earl Deterding of Arnold; a sister Sarron (Terry) Conley of Arnold; brother, Robert (Jean) Flint of Arnold; seven grandchildren, Detrick and Michelle Thomas, James (Kathy) Deterding, Dustin (Lacey) Deterding, Jordan and Jessica Deterding and Katelyn Allen; six great-grandchildren, Domonic, Kristopher, Sophia, Erianna, Taylor and Brett; and many more nieces nephews, relatives and friends. Memorial funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 26, at 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Arnold. Pastor Irving Jennings conducted the services. Honoary pallbearers were all of the residents of Riverview Apartments. Music was provided by Melody Jennings and Dorothy Larreau. Selections were "Amazing Grace" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Cremation was chosen. Inurnment was in the Arnold Cemetery.³ She was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.^3,6 She and Edgar Lee "Eddie" Deterding were divorced.^3,7 Barbara Marie Flint was born on August 17, 1937 at Stapleton, Logan Co., Nebraska.^2,6,3 As of May 13, 1957,her married name was Deterding.³ She married Edgar Lee "Eddie" Deterding on May 13, 1957 at Stapleton, Logan Co., Nebraska.^3,7 As of February 1, 1995,her married name was Whitcomb.³ Barbara Marie Flint married Harold Gene Whitcomb on February 1, 1995 at Broken Bow, Custer Co., Nebraska.^1,3,8 Barbara Marie Flint died on June 23, 2012 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska, at age 74.³

     Harold Gene Whitcomb Harold Gene Whitcomb was born March 28, 1930, at Hyannis, NE, to George and Lola Rawles Whitcomb. Harold passed from this life on March 31, 2009, at the age of 79 years and three days. Harold spent his early years growing up and working on ranches in the sandhills area of Sheridan and Cherry counties in Nebraska. Harold moved to the Mason City area in Nebraska, where he farmed and raised cattle. He then moved to Springview, NE to manage his grandmother's ranch until moving to Broken Bow where he was employed at V-Bar Sales and Service. On February 1, 1995, Harold married Barbara Marie Deterding. In the fall of 1995, Harold and Barb moved to Arnold, NE, where he worked for Holman welding and where he resided until his death. Harold's special interests included hunting and trapping, fishing, working with cows and calves, his garden and his adopted grandchildren. One of his favorite sayings was "Do things right the first time so you don't have to do it again." Survivors include his wife, Barbara of Arnold; one sister, Vedah and "Mac" Galloway of Merriman; four stepchildren, Susan and Jeff Hunter, Judy and Bruce Allen, Bruce and Mary Deterding, and Earl Deterding; seven step-grandchildren Detrick, James, Dustin, Machelle, Jordan, Jessica and Katlyn; four step great-grandchildren Dominic, Christopher, Brett, Erianna; two nephews John and Don Galloway; one niece, Shirley Chesbrow; special friends Mark Larsen family; Vern Oatman family, Jim Holman family and numerous other relatives and friends.⁴ He was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.³ He was born on March 28, 1930 at Hyannis, Grant Co., Nebraska.^3,4 He married Barbara Marie Flint, daughter of Arthur Lloyd "Art" Flint and Estelle Viola "Babe" Dillon, on February 1, 1995 at Broken Bow, Custer Co., Nebraska.^1,2,4 Harold Gene Whitcomb died on March 31, 2009 at Nebraska at age 79.^3,4

     Robert Leon "Bob" Flint Robert Leon “Bob” Flint of Arnold passed away July 10, 2016, at his home in Arnold. He was born on Jan. 19, 1942, in Stapleton to Arthur and Estelle (Dillon) Flint. He had a happy childhood with his brother, Don, and sisters, Barbara and Sharron. He graduated from Stapleton High School in 1960. He worked for the state of Nebraska and then Francis Pandorf before becoming self-employed. Later he worked at Becton Dickinson in Broken Bow. On Oct. 2, 1965, Robert married his sweetheart, Jean Miller, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Gothenburg. They became parents to four children, Ronda, Bobby, Shad and Michael. Robert had a strong work ethic and always made providing for his family a priority. He cherished spending time with his children, grandchildren and family. He loved working with horses, dancing and hunting, and loved to tell stories, always flashing his mischievous grin. He never knew a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone. Robert and Jean recently celebrated their 50th anniversary and together spent their time raising dogs, camping, fishing and playing cards. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Don; sister, Barbara; and beloved daughter, Ronda. He is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, Bobby (Liz) of Virginia, Shad of Broken Bow and Mike (Corina) of Broken Bow; sister, Sharron (Terry) Conley; brother-in-law, Tim (Kerri) Miller; sister-in-law, Mickey Miller; grandchildren, Josh (Michaela) Flint, Austin Snyder, Richard Schulik, Andrew, Emily, Abby and Daniel Flint; great-grandchildren, Charlee Flint and Tristan Schulik; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 15, at the First Baptist Church in Arnold. Burial will be at the Arnold Cemetery.³ He was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.³ He was born on January 19, 1942 at Stapleton, Logan Co., Nebraska.^2,3 He married Jean Miller on October 2, 1965 at Gothenburg, Dawson Co., Nebraska.^2,3 Robert Leon "Bob" Flint died on July 10, 2016 at Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska, at age 74.³

     Donnell Dillon "Don" Flint was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.⁶ His Social Security Number was 506-50-5707.⁷ He married Cheri Unknown.¹ Donnell Dillon "Don" Flint was born on December 17, 1942 at Stapleton, Logan Co., Nebraska.^2,7,6 He married Vicky Anderson on May 24, 1963.² Donnell Dillon "Don" Flint died on October 1, 2001 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, at age 58.^2,7,6

     Wayne Lester Welch was buried at Vernonia Memorial Cemetery, Vernonia, Columbia Co., Oregon.³ His Social Security Number was 506-26-4438.⁴ He was born on November 21, 1916 at Wellfleet, Lincoln Co., Nebraska; The Nebraska Birth Ledger has a birth date of Nov 21, 1917.^{5,4,1,2,3,6,7} He married Idris Inez Dillon, daughter of Abner Wells Dillon and Minnie Ernestine Smith, on March 8, 1941 at Red Willow Co., Nebraska.^8,5,1,3,9 Wayne Lester Welch died on June 7, 2010 at Baker City, Baker Co., Oregon, at age 93.^4,1,3,6 He Wayne Lester Welch, 93, of Baker City, died at Meadowbrook Retirement and Residential Care Facility on June 7, 2010. Wayne was born on Nov. 21, 1916, at Wellfleet, Neb., to Delbert Webster and Clara Beth Cooper Welch. He grew up on a farm in Nebraska. After graduating from Logan County High School, he joined the U.S. Navy where he spent four years. He returned to Nebraska where he married Idris Dillon on March 8, 1941. They lived on a farm in Nebraska until they moved to Vernonia in 1952. Wayne worked for the school district, becoming a maintenance supervisor for the four schools. He retired from there after 27 years. Wayne started playing a saxophone in his early teen years. He played for many dances in Nebraska and still loved to play until a few months ago. Wayne loved to hunt and fish. He also did wood carvings for a hobby. Wayne and Idris moved to Baker City in 1998. Survivors include his wife, Idris; sons, Larry, and his wife, Lorna Welch, of Zeballos, British Columbia, Canada, Ronald and his wife, Sandy Welch, of Vernonia, Leon “Shorty” Welch of Richland, Darwin and his wife, Linda Welch of Vernonia; daughters, Darlene, and her husband, Bryan McLeod, of Vernonia, and Gayle and her husband, Clifford Yokley, of Atwater, Calif; one sister, Betty Zufall of Loudenville, Ohio; sister-in-law, Toni Welch of Fresno, Calif; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. on June 11, 2010.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 505-32-7888.³ Loretta Skallberg was buried at Fort McPherson Military Cemetery, Maxwell, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.⁴ She was born on July 8, 1914.^2,3,4 As of May 21, 1948,her married name was Dillon.² She married Harry Cornelius Dillon, son of Abner Wells Dillon and Minnie Ernestine Smith, on May 21, 1948.^1,2 Loretta Skallberg died on December 22, 1980 at age 66.^3,4

     Robert Stockall was buried at Arnold Cemetery, 1 mile south on Highway 40, Arnold, Custer Co., Nebraska.⁴ His Social Security Number was 508-12-4482.⁵ He was born on September 25, 1917 at Nebraska.^3,5,4 He married Grace Marie Dillon, daughter of Abner Wells Dillon and Minnie Ernestine Smith, on March 8, 1941.^1,3,4 Robert Stockall died on March 5, 2001 at Nebraska at age 83.⁵

     Josephine Clark was buried at Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, Orange Co., California.⁴ She was born in 1879 at Nebraska.^1,4 As of February 28, 1904,her married name was Dillon.¹ She married John Adelbert Dillon, son of Paton Daniel Dillon and Margaret Jane "Maggie" Salmon, on February 28, 1904 at Merrick Co., Nebraska.² Josephine Clark died in 1962.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 568-48-4809.⁵ Oscar E. Dillon was born on December 30, 1904 at Lexington, Dawson Co., Nebraska.^1,3,5 He married Bernadine Sullivan on June 25, 1934 at Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska.³ Oscar E. Dillon died on March 23, 1990 at Brevard Co., Florida, at age 85.^5,6

     Her Social Security Number was 563-20-4022.⁵ Thelma Gertrude Dillon was buried at Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, Orange Co., California.⁶ She Never married.² She was born on October 14, 1906 at Lexington, Dawson Co., Nebraska.^2,5,3 She died on November 24, 1986 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 80.³

     Reva Almira Dillon was buried at Kohlerlawn Cemetery, 76 6th Street N, Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho.⁶ She was born on August 26, 1908 at Paxton, Keith Co., Nebraska.^1,2,4,6 As of December 13, 1938,her married name was Kirchner.² She married William Jermiah "Bill" Kirchner on December 13, 1938 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.^2,3,4,7 Reva Almira Dillon died on January 2, 2012 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 103.^4,6 She Reva Almira Kirchner, 103 of Boise, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 at home of natural causes. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at Dakan Funeral Chapel, in Caldwell. Reva was born August 26, 1908 in Paxton, Nebraska, the third child of John and Josephine Dillon. She moved with her parents to Alliance, Nebraska in 1916 to a farm northwest of town. Reva graduated from Alliance High School in 1928, then from a Nurses Training Program at St. Joseph's Hospital at Alliance in 1932. Reva married William J. Kirchner on December 13, 1938 in Long Beach, California. Reva and Bill had two sons, David and Daniel and a daughter, Rose Marie. Reva and Bill moved from California as empty nesters to Idaho in 1975 where they have since resided. They have been members of the Caldwell Christian Church since March 18, 1975. Reva is survived by her son, David (Judy) Kirchner, of Sunnyvale, CA; her daughter, Rose Marie DeHaven, of Nampa; brother-in-law, Charles Adams, of Loveland, CO; four granddaughters and their families; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews. Reva was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Kirchner; son, Daniel and his wife, Patsy; three brothers, Harold, Oscar and Raymond Dillon; and three sisters, Dorothy Adams, Ruth Birch and Thelma Dillon. on January 5, 2012.⁴

     Hazel Blanche Unknown was buried at Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle, King Co., Washington.² Her Social Security Number was 533-28-1042.³ Her married name was Dillon.¹ She married Raymond Eugene Dillon, son of Paton Daniel Dillon and Margaret Jane "Maggie" Salmon.^1,2 Hazel Blanche Unknown was born on September 14, 1895 at Missouri.^1,3 She died on August 10, 1986 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 90.^3,4

     Raymond A. Dillon was buried at Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, Orange Co., California.⁴ His Social Security Number was 507-09-2343.⁵ He was born on August 24, 1910 at Kenesaw, Adams Co., Nebraska.^1,2,5 He married Margaret Elsie Adams on June 25, 1934 at Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska.² Raymond A. Dillon died on December 14, 2001 at California at age 91.^5,4 He Raymond Dillon, 91, of Laguna Woods, a custodian for Anaheim High School, died Dec. 14, 2001, of natural causes. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, with services at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary. Son, Dale; sisters, Dorothy Adams, Reva Kirtchner; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. on December 17, 2001.⁴

     Harold L. Dillon was buried at Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, Orange Co., California.⁴ His Social Security Number was 507-14-8109.⁵ He was born on July 11, 1912 at Central City, Merrick Co., Nebraska.^1,5,2 He married Ethel Newhouse on May 29, 1942 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.² Harold L. Dillon died in March, 1969 at age 56.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 545-12-1582.⁶ Dorothy K. Dillon was buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.⁴ She was born on August 5, 1914 at Central City, Merrick Co., Nebraska.^1,2,4,6 As of June 25, 1939,her married name was Adams.² She married Charles Martin "Chuck" Adams Jr. on June 25, 1939 at Eagle Rock, Los Angeles Co., California.^2,4,3 Dorothy K. Dillon died on December 1, 2005 at Loveland, Larimer Co., Colorado, at age 91.^4,6 She Dorothy M. Adams, 91, of Loveland, died Dec. 1, 2005, at home. She was born Aug. 5, 1914, to John Dillon and Josephine Clark in Central City, Neb. She was married to Charles M. Adams on June 25, 1939, in Los Angeles, Calif. She formerly resided in California, moving to Loveland in 1991. She was a homemaker and a volunteer at the Fort Logan Mental Health Center gift shop. She enjoyed making beaded ornaments and crocheting. She is survived by her husband, Charles Adams of Loveland; sons, Charles (Rita) Adams of Fort Collins, and Carl (Melissa) Adams of Englewood; sister, Reva Kirchner of Boise, Idaho; and two grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, at Allnutt-Hunter Chapel. Funeral service is 10 a.m., Friday at Allnutt-Hunter Chapel. Burial will be 1:30 p.m., Friday at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Larimer County in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 2100 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, CO 80538.
on December 7, 2005.⁴

     Ruth Winifred Dillon was buried at Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield, Wood Co., Wisconsin.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 554-12-0038.⁵ She was born on April 6, 1916 at Central City, Merrick Co., Nebraska.^1,2,5,6,4 As of August 17, 1950,her married name was Birge.² She married Jerry Carlyle Birge on August 17, 1950.² Ruth Winifred Dillon died on October 1, 1985 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 69.⁶

     Edna Spencer was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.³ Her Social Security Number was 478-34-5655.⁷ She was born on February 28, 1912 at Colorado.^1,7 As of March 12, 1932,her married name was Wignall.⁸ She married William Berry "Will" Wignall on March 12, 1932 at Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois.^2,3 Edna Spencer died on October 6, 2000 at age 88.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 483-84-8052.⁵ Edith Spencer was buried at Warren-Powers Cemetery, SE Powers and SE 132nd Ave., Adelphi, Polk Co., Iowa.² She was born on February 28, 1912 at Colorado.^1,5 As of September 10, 1930,her married name was Northway.² She married Leonard L. Northway on September 10, 1930.² Edith Spencer died on April 5, 2001 at age 89.⁵

     Beatrice Spencer was born on October 22, 1913 at Barron, Barron Co., Wisconsin.^3,5 As of September 1, 1935,her married name was Butler.³ She married Robert Arthur Butler on September 1, 1935 at Prairie City, Jasper Co., Iowa.³ Beatrice Spencer died on June 3, 2002 at Contra Costa Co., California, at age 88.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 479-22-7534.⁷ Bessie Marian Spencer was buried at Newton Union Cemetery, Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa.^8,9 Her married name was Morgan.⁸ She married Charles Morgan.⁸ Bessie Marian Spencer was born on October 22, 1913 at Barron, Barron Co., Wisconsin.^8,7,4 As of October 11, 1932,her married name was Stier.⁴ She married George Hollis Stier on October 11, 1932 at Colfax, Jasper Co., Iowa.^8,4 Bessie Marian Spencer died on June 12, 2005 at Iowa at age 91.^8,7 She Bessie Morgan, October 22, 1913 - June 12, 2005, Newton, IA. Interment: Following services June 16, 2005 at Newton Union Cemetery in Newton. Those who are left to honor Bessie's memory are 3 Sons and Daughters-in-laws: Hollis and Lillian Stier of Montour, IA, Ervin Stier of Baxter, IA, Wayne and Joyce Stier of Osceola, IA and 4 Daughters and Son-in laws: Lois and Lloyd Eilander of Newton, IA, Catherine and Robert Lynn of Yuba City, CA, Patricia "Trish" and Dan Lapin of Antioch, CA and Consuela "Koni" and Lewis Powers. She has several Grandkids, Great-Grandkids and Great-Great-Grandkids. She also has one Sister, Bernice Flora of Marshalltown, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents: husband, Charles; 5 sisters, Edith Northway, Edna Wignall, Beatrice Butler, Genevieve Fichen, and Vivian Eisenbacher. Bessie owned and operated Morgan Shoe Repair in Lompoc, California. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and she also enjoyed crocheting, crafts and puzzles. Memorials in Bessie's name may be left at the funeral home. on July 27, 2005.⁸

     Bernice Spencer was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.^2,5 Her Social Security Number was 485-58-5804.⁶ She was born on April 27, 1915 at Weyerhauser, Wisconsin.^6,2,5 As of September 5, 1935,her married name was Flora.² She married Marvin Wells Flora on September 5, 1935 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.² Bernice Spencer died on June 7, 2006 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa, at age 91.^6,2,5 She Services will be held at: 11:00 AM, on Monday, June 12, 2006, at the Pursel-Davis Funeral Home & Crematory. Following the services a reception will be held in the Pursel-Davis Reception Room. INTERMENT will follow the reception in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Marshalltown. Visitation times are: 12 to 6 P.M. Sunday at the Pursel-Davis Funeral Home & Crematory, where the family will be present from 12 to 2 P.M.. Memorials may be directed to the family in her name. Bernice Flora was born on April 27, 1915 in Weyerhauser, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alfred and Marian Dillon Spencer. She was raised in the Melbourne area and was educated in the Melbourne School System. She was united in marriage to Marvin W. Flora on September 5, 1935 in Des Moines, and they farmed until his death in 1965. She later worked at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center, State Center School District and the Marshall County Care Facility until she retired. Bernice was an avid Hawkeye Fan and a big follower of Tiger Woods. She loved to crochet and raise her violets. She especially enjoyed visiting with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bernice is survived by her children: Ann Flora and John Flora, both of Marshalltown, and Eugene (Becky) Flora of Tama; three granddaughters: Jody (Daryl) Carmer, Jill (Cory) Kroeger and Jennifer (Scott) Ferriss; and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her parents, husband Marvin in 1965, and six sisters: Edna Wignall, Edith Northway, Beatrice Butler, Bessie Morgan, Genevieve Ficken, and Vivian Eisenbacher. on June 11, 2006.²

     Genevieve Spencer Genevieve Ficken, 75, formerly of Rhodes, died Monday, January 17 at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center. Services will be Thursday at Estel-Perrin-Avey Funeral Chapel with Rev Harold Werley officiating. Burial will follow in Eden Cemetery, Rhodes. She was born march 15, 1918 in Barren, Wisconsin to Alfred and Marion Dillon Spencer. She was reared and educated in Colfax and lived there until she married Gerhard W Ficken on September 18, 1937. They lived in the Rhodes and State Center areas and farmed until 1972 when they moved to Rhodes. She was employed by the Marshall County Care Facility until 1975. She attended Rhodes United Methodist Church and was a former member of Rhodes Eastern Star. Survivors include three sons, Carroll "Butch" Ficken, Nevada, Gary W Ficken, Parkville, Missouri and James B Ficken, State Center; a daughter, Marilyn "Cookie" (Mrs Bill) Purdy of Melbourne; 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and five sisters, Bea Butler, Concord, California, Berniece Flora, Marshalltown, Edith Northway, Milo, Bessie Morgan of Newton and Edna Wignall of Rhodes. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gerhard on January 4, 1973; an infant daughter; and a sister.⁵ She was buried at Eden Cemetery, Rhodes, Marshall Co., Iowa.^6,5 Her Social Security Number was 481-12-6625.⁷ She was born on March 15, 1918 at Barron, Barron Co., Wisconsin.^7,5 As of September 18, 1937,her married name was Ficken.⁵ She married Gerhard William Ficken on September 18, 1937.^3,5,8 Genevieve Spencer died on January 17, 1994 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa, at age 75.^7,5

     Her married name was Wilcox.³ Her Social Security Number was 480-18-6393.⁴ Her married name was Eisenbacher.⁵ Vivian Spencer was buried at Saint Anselms Cemetery, Kampsville, Calhoun Co., Illinois.⁶ She married Walter John Eisenbacher.^5,2 Vivian Spencer married Chester Wilcox.³ Vivian Spencer was born on March 3, 1921 at Jasper Co., Iowa.^4,6 As of 1937,her married name was Ashby.⁷ She married Lee Roy Ashby in 1937.⁷ Vivian Spencer died on December 30, 1991 at Calhoun Co., Illinois, at age 70.^4,6