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     August Friedrick Karl Harder was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.⁴ His Social Security Number was 550-12-3437.⁵ He was born on January 2, 1890 at Hebron, Thayer Co., Nebraska.^1,6,3 He married Merle Lavina McPeak, daughter of Frank Elmer McPeak and Mahala Littrel, on September 20, 1924 at Nebraska.⁷ August Friedrick Karl Harder died on August 26, 1974 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 84.¹

     His Social Security Number was 570-38-2707.¹ Robert Ervin Harder was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.^7,2 He was born on January 30, 1930 at Los Angeles Co., California.^1,7,2 He married Barbara F. Lillig on September 17, 1950 at Los Angeles Co., California.³ Robert Ervin Harder died on October 1, 1986 at Riverside Co., California, at age 56.^1,7,2

     Her Social Security Number was 568-20-7221.³ Hazel Horne was born on September 26, 1888 at Illinois.² As of circa 1906,her married name was McPeak.⁴ She married Wayne Littrel McPeak, son of Frank Elmer McPeak and Mahala Littrel, circa 1906.^1,4 Hazel Horne and Wayne Littrel McPeak were divorced before April 4, 1940.⁵ Hazel Horne died on January 2, 1981 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 92.²

     Her Social Security Number was 564-12-6069.⁴ Maida H. McPeak was born on September 24, 1910 at Nebraska.^2,4 She died on November 3, 2002 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 92.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 568-16-9043.⁸ Wayne Horne McPeak was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.^3,4 He married Lucille Cecelia St. Cyr.³ Wayne Horne McPeak was born on August 11, 1912 at Oak, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,8,2,4,3 He died on February 3, 1994 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 81.^8,1

     Leonard R. McPeak was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.² He was born on August 13, 1888 at Fairfield, Clay Co., Nebraska.^1,2 He died on March 26, 1894 at Oak, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 5.^1,2

     Mabel Rebecca McPeak was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.⁴ She was born on January 13, 1890 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,5 As of July 15, 1909,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Loris Henry Smith on July 15, 1909 at Wilson, Colfax Co., Nebraska.^1,2 Mabel Rebecca McPeak died on February 24, 1960 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 70.^1,5

     Loris Henry Smith was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.² He was born on July 16, 1887 at Fairfield, Clay Co., Nebraska.^3,1 He married Mabel Rebecca McPeak, daughter of Frank Elmer McPeak and Mahala Littrel, on July 15, 1909 at Wilson, Colfax Co., Nebraska.^3,4 Loris Henry Smith died on November 2, 1958 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 71.³

     Frank Loris Smith was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 560-44-9317.⁶ He was born on May 24, 1910 at Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.^2,6,4,1,5 He married Verona Unknown circa 1929.⁷ Frank Loris Smith died on September 20, 2001 at California at age 91.^4,5

     Mabel Ellen Smith was buried at Chambers Cemetery, Chambers, Holt Co., Nebraska.¹ She was born on August 23, 1912 at Nebraska.³ She died in 1923 at Holt Co., Nebraska.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 557-50-2733.⁴ Hazel Valdora Smith was buried at Olive Hill Cemetery, Canyon Road, Geyserville, Sonoma Co., California.⁵ Her married name was Karp.¹ She married Stanley Karp.^1,6 Hazel Valdora Smith was born on December 17, 1913 at Nebraska.^1,2 She died on October 17, 1988 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 74.²

     His Social Security Number was 545-12-2492.⁴ Stanley Karp was buried at Olive Hill Cemetery, Canyon Road, Geyserville, Sonoma Co., California.³ He married Hazel Valdora Smith, daughter of Loris Henry Smith and Mabel Rebecca McPeak.^1,5 Stanley Karp was born on May 9, 1902 at Pennsylvania.² He died on March 13, 1991 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 88.²

     Mary Smith was born on December 17, 1913 at Nebraska.¹

     Edith L. McPeak was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.² She was born on January 23, 1891 at Nebraska.² She died on August 21, 1891 at Nebraska.²

     Her Social Security Number was 559-38-8239.⁷ Betty Darlene Harder was born on June 23, 1925 at Hebron, Thayer Co., Nebraska.^3,7,5 As of September 22, 1942,her married name was Coyle.⁴ She married James Earl Coyle on September 22, 1942 at California.⁴ As of March 15, 1959,her married name was Vierra.⁸ Betty Darlene Harder married Herbert Alfred Vierra on March 15, 1959 at Clark Co., Nevada.⁸ Betty Darlene Harder died on November 10, 1993 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 68.^7,3

     His Social Security Number was 559-38-8043.⁶ August Beldon "Gus" Harder married Darlene V. Goll.⁷ August Beldon "Gus" Harder and Darlene V. Goll were divorced at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.⁷ August Beldon "Gus" Harder was born on April 30, 1932 at El Monte, Los Angeles Co., California.^6,2 He married Roberta D. McClure/Lyons on November 24, 1972 at Ventura Co., California.⁴ August Beldon "Gus" Harder died on December 20, 2007 at Camarillo, Ventura Co., California, at age 75.^6,2 He August "Gus" Harder passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 20, 2007, after a long illness. Gus was born April 20, 1932, in El Monte, Calif., where he was raised. He valued the friendships he made with fellow employees at the Camarillo State Hospital, where he worked for almost 20 years, prior to retiring in 1992. He enjoyed the following years fishing and vacationing with his wife, Roberta, and his family. He was survived by his wife, Roberta, of Camarillo; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Mike Waite of Yucca Valley and Jeannie and Harold Orr of Camarillo; son, Kenneth McMurray of Downey; stepson, Philip Sanchez of Lodi; grandson, Blair Orr of Camarillo; granddaughter, Serenity Orr of Camarillo; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Derek and Julie McEniry of Auburn, Wash; and great-granddaughter, Olivia McEniry of Auburn, Wash. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 5, 2008, at Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 102 Camino Esplendido, Camarillo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to the Ventura County Sheriff's K9 Foundation, 800 South Victoria, Ventura, CA 93009; attention: Captain Stephen Wade. Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is the family-owned and operated Rose-Perez Funeral Home and Cremation of Camarillo, 805-484-6365; our families putting your family first. on January 3, 2008.²

     Glen McPeak was born on November 10, 1895 at Oak, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹ He died on December 2, 1908 at Oak, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 13.¹

     Merna McPeak was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.² She was born on December 18, 1898 at Oak, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹ She died on March 21, 1900 at Oak, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 1.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 558-12-9783.³ Gretchen Marie Butcher was buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.^2,4 Her married name was McPeak.¹ She married William Cyrano "Willie" McPeak, son of Frank Elmer McPeak and Mahala Littrel.^1,4 Gretchen Marie Butcher was born on March 24, 1915 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^1,5,2 She died on June 22, 1964 at Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 49.^1,5,2,4 She Funeral services for Gretchen M. McPeak, a psychiatric technician at DeWitt State Hospital and an Auburn resident for the last decade, were held at the Chapel of the Hills last Saturday. Mrs. McPeak, a native of Iowa, died June 22 at the Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena. She was 49. The family home is at 916 East Lincoln Way, Auburn. She is survived by her husband, William C. McPeak of Auburn, and a cousin, Mrs. Gladys Spring of Merced. The Rev. Hartzell Buckner officiated at the services. Interment was at the East Lawn-Sierra Hills Memorial Park near Sacramento. on July 2, 1964.⁴

     Laura M. Kennedy was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.² Her Social Security Number was 562-23-7961.³ She was born on April 30, 1911 at Nebraska.^4,3 As of January 22, 1929,her married name was McPeak.¹ She married Frank Donovan "Sam" McPeak, son of Frank Elmer McPeak and Mahala Littrel, on January 22, 1929 at Los Angeles Co., California.¹ Laura M. Kennedy died on January 20, 2000 at California at age 88.³

     Her Social Security Number was 552-20-7405.³ Inez Louise "Ina" McClain was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, Sacramento Co., California.⁴ She was born on October 30, 1905 at Michigan.^1,2,3,4 As of April 8, 1929,her married name was McPeak.⁵ She married Ronald J. McPeak, son of Frank Elmer McPeak and Mahala Littrel, on April 8, 1929 at Los Angeles Co., California.^1,5 Inez Louise "Ina" McClain died on August 25, 1983 at Oklahoma at age 77.^3,4

     Irvin Benjamin Glasson was buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.⁴ His Social Security Number was 563-28-8655.⁶ He was born on September 6, 1904 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^2,5 He married Ruth Margaret McPeak, daughter of Frank Elmer McPeak and Mahala Littrel, circa 1925.^1,3,7 Irvin Benjamin Glasson died on October 26, 1968 at Placer Co., California, at age 64.²

     Nelda Verlene Glasson was buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.⁶ She was born on August 15, 1926 at Nebraska.^2,6 As of January, 1946,her married name was O'Day.⁴ She married John Francis O'Day on January 11, 1946 at Bellflower, Los Angeles Co., California.^5,4,6,7 Nelda Verlene Glasson died on March 24, 2013 at age 86.⁶ She Nelda Verlene O'Day, 8/15/1926 - 3/24/2013. Shared 67 years as beloved homemaker and wife to her high school sweetheart, John O'Day, mother to Sharon and Tim, grandmother to five, and great grandmother to eight. She worked at Elm Dry Cleaners for 21 years. Passed quietly after illness. Services were private. on April 14, 2013.⁷

     John Francis O'Day was buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.³ He was born on September 5, 1927 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.^3,4 He married Nelda Verlene Glasson, daughter of Irvin Benjamin Glasson and Ruth Margaret McPeak, on January 11, 1946 at Bellflower, Los Angeles Co., California.^1,2,3,5 John Francis O'Day died on June 14, 2017 at age 89.³

     Francis Bayard McPeak was buried at Old Auburn Cemetery, 170 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, Placer Co., California.² He was born on November 8, 1907 at Minnesota.^1,2 He died on December 3, 1948 at Placer Co., California, at age 41.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 554-40-5167.⁶ Jack Ervin Glasson was buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.² He married Judith A. Elmquist.⁷ Jack Ervin Glasson was born on December 5, 1932 at Nebraska.^1,2 He and Judith A. Elmquist were divorced in May, 1970 at Placer Co., California.⁷ Jack Ervin Glasson married Shirley Kathleen Ewing on November 2, 1975 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.³ Jack Ervin Glasson married Maxine Lillian Caudle on August 9, 1982 at Virginia City, Storey Co., Nevada.³ Jack Ervin Glasson died on September 19, 1996 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 63.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 560-30-5886.⁵ Delbert LeRoy Glasson was born on August 23, 1927 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^5,3 He married Ann Haakma on November 14, 1945 at Placer Co., California.^2,6 Delbert LeRoy Glasson died on January 16, 1998 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 70.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 506-46-9242.² Pearl Lillie Snyder was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta, Chase Co., Nebraska.¹ She was born on November 2, 1898 at Nebraska.^3,2,1 As of circa 1922,her married name was Littrel.³ She married Ivan Henry Littrel, son of James Henry Littrel and Mary Caroline Peters, circa 1922.³ Pearl Lillie Snyder died on September 23, 1986 at Maryland at age 87.^2,1

     Virginia May Littrel Virginia May Krausnick age 88, left her family unexpectedly on April 23, 2014 at the Dundy County Hospital, in Benkelman, NE. She was born on February 22, 1926 in Oak, NE to Ivan Henry Littrel and Lillie Pearl Snyder Littrel. She attended country school and graduated from Wauneta High School in 1942. Virginia met her husband Dale at choir practice at the Mount Zion Methodist Church southwest of Wauneta, NE. They were later married in that church in 1947. To this union one son Duane and three daughters Diana, Dwana and Karen were born. After high school she joined her sister Rosemary in Washington D.C. to work at the Pentagon. She served her country in a War Service Appointment where she started out as a junior clerk typist and was promoted 6 times to a clerk research assistant from 1943-1944. Her other endeavors included working as teacher in a country school, teaching Sunday school, working at Grimm’s Hardware store, and she and Dale also ran a restaurant in Wauneta, NE. Dale and Virginia lived southwest of Wauneta on the Krausnick homestead of three generations until 2007 when they moved to Rainbow Fountain Park in Benkelman, NE. She was a devoted farmer/rancher’s wife on the family farm and occasionally went with Dale in the semi. She was a member of the Mount Zion Methodist Church, United Methodist Church in Wauneta NE, and the WSCS (Women’s Society of Christian Services). She enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, music, spending time with her family and occasionally in her leisure time playing the slot machines. She was preceded in death by her father Ivan Littrel, mother Lillie Littrel, infant son Duane Krausnick, husband Dale Krausnick, brother Roy Littrel and sister-in-law Shirley Littrel, sister-in-law Marilyn McCrumb, and brother-in-law Al Darsa and nephew Jerry McCrumb. Survivors include daughters Diana Krausnick and husband Tony Larkin of Greeley, CO, Dwana and husband Keith Roschewski of Benkelman, NE, Karen and husband John Metzger of Benkelman, NE, 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren, sister Rosemary Darsa of College Station, TX, and brother Virgil Littrel and wife Connie of Trenton, NE, brother in law Al McCrumb of Wauneta, NE. A celebration of life was held at the United Methodist Church in Wauneta, NE on April 26, 2014 at 10:00 am. Pastor Bonnie McCord officiated. Songs were “How Great Thou Art” by Martina McBride, “In The Garden” by Alan Jackson and “When I Get Where I’m Going” by Brad Paisley. Interment followed at the Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta, NE.² She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta, Chase Co., Nebraska.² She was born on February 22, 1926 at Oak, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.² As of 1947,her married name was Krausnick.² She married Dale Arden Krausnick in 1947 at Dundy Co., Nebraska.^2,5 Virginia May Littrel died on April 23, 2014 at Benkelman, Dundy Co., Nebraska, at age 88.²