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     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

     Her Social Security Number was 510-68-0455.³ Estella C. "Stella" Miller was buried at Baxter Springs Cemetery, 2500 West Highway 166, Baxter Springs, Cherokee Co., Kansas.⁴ She was born on March 12, 1893 at Nebraska.^1,3,4 As of circa 1919,her married name was Littrel.¹ She married Elmer Carl Littrel, son of James Henry Littrel and Mary Caroline Peters, circa 1919.¹ Estella C. "Stella" Miller died in October, 1975 at Kansas at age 82.³

     Ruth Arlene Littrel Centerville, GA - Ruth Arlene Unruh Acheson, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 6, 2019. Services will be held at a later date. Mrs. Acheson was born November 27, 1922 in Wauneta, Nebraska to the late Elmer and Stella Littrel. She was a school teacher for many years in Tennessee, Alaska, and Georgia. She enjoyed painting landscapes. Arlene was a faithful and devoted member of the Church of the Nazarene. She was a caring person and loved the Lord with all her heart and it showed in her every day walk. Her greatest joy was her family who she loved and adored. Arlene was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, as well as a granddaughter, Cheri Ranea Unruh and husband Ramon Unruh. Following Ramon’s death in 1989, Arlene spent a year as a volunteer missionary in Ukraine with Co-mission. In 2001, she married Margo Acheson who also preceded her in death. Her memory will be cherished forever by her children, Karen Davis (Richard), Arizona; David Unruh (Cheri), Colorado; Rick Unruh (Carole), Warner Robins; Kathy Baughman (Todd), Alaska; 4 grandchildren, Rana Davis (Brian), Courtney Flores (Carlos), Brianna Alexander (David), Alex Baughman and 5 great grandchildren.³ She was buried at Osborne Memorial Cemetery, Joplin, Newton Co., Missouri.⁶ Her married name was Acheson.³ She married Rev. Margo Acheson.³ Ruth Arlene Littrel was born on November 27, 1922 at Dundy Co., Nebraska.^3,6,5 As of June 4, 1943,her married name was Unruh.² She married Ramon Richard Unruh on June 4, 1943 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.^2,3 Ruth Arlene Littrel died on May 6, 2019 at Georgia at age 96.^3,6

     Phyllis Elaine Littrel was buried at Baxter Springs Cemetery, 2500 West Highway 166, Baxter Springs, Cherokee Co., Kansas.⁶ She was born on June 24, 1925 at Dundy Co., Nebraska.^2,6 As of March 20, 1946,her married name was Stenger.³ She married Wesley E. Stenger on March 20, 1946 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.^3,4 Phyllis Elaine Littrel died on January 20, 1982 at age 56.⁶

     Ida Bertha Oldham was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park, 4161 East Admiral Place, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.⁴ She was born in September, 1887 at Nebraska.² As of circa 1906,her married name was Buster.¹ She married John Edwin Buster circa 1906.^3,1 Ida Bertha Oldham died in April, 1928 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 40.⁴

     George Loyce Oldham was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, 1300 Sneath Lane, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., California.⁵ His Social Security Number was 572-14-7354.⁴ He was born on January 9, 1895 at Nebraska.^7,3,4 He died on August 19, 1942 at Alameda Co., California, at age 47.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 553-14-3930.² Beryl Kayleen/Kyleene Oldham Services were held at Ulmer Funeral Home in Carthage, Missouri at 11 am Wednesday July 3, 1991 with Rev. Ron Thompson officiating. Beryl K. Smith, 85, died at St. Judes Medical Denter in Fullerton, CA of a sudden illness. She was visiting family in Fullerton. She lived in Carthage since 1970, moving from Inglewood, CA. She was a registered nurse for 40 years at Inglewood Hospital. She was a member of the Church of God Holiness in Carthage. She married Walter W. Frey March 21, 1928. He preceded her in death March 14, 1963. There were no children born to this marriage. She married Earl M. Smith, Sr. on April 16, 1977 in Carthage. He died in June 1990. She was survived by her sister-in-law, Guyline Frey and a nephew, from the Frey marriage, Grover Wilson. From the Smith marriage she has three Smith grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.⁶ She was buried at Park Cemetery, 801 Baker Blvd., Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.³ She was born on January 12, 1906 at La Harpe, Allen Co., Kansas.^2,3,4 As of March 21, 1928,her married name was Frey.³ She married Walter William Frey on March 21, 1928.^3,6 As of April 24, 1976,her married name was Smith.⁷ Beryl Kayleen/Kyleene Oldham married Earl M. Smith Sr. on April 24, 1976 at Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.⁷ Beryl Kayleen/Kyleene Oldham died on June 29, 1991 at Fullerton, Orange Co., California, at age 85.^2,3,6,8

     His Social Security Number was 548-07-4135.⁴ John Conner Oldham was buried at Lancaster City Cemetery, Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., California.³ He was born on August 29, 1900 at Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., California.^4,2 He married Melazine Overholtz Mumaw on October 29, 1921.^5,6,3 John Conner Oldham died on November 9, 1971 at Burbank, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 71.^4,3

     Melazine Overholtz Mumaw was buried at Lancaster City Cemetery, Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., California.² She was born on April 20, 1898 at Pennsylvania.^1,3,2 She married John Conner Oldham, son of Aaron V. Oldham and Susie M. Wright, on October 29, 1921.^1,4,2 As of circa 1922,her married name was Oldham.¹ Melazine Overholtz Mumaw died on February 21, 1961 at Burbank, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 62.^3,2

     John R. LaBounty was buried at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington.⁵ He was born on April 2, 1925 at Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington.^6,4 He married Bonnie June Unknown circa 1947.⁴ John R. LaBounty died on May 25, 2011 at Washington at age 86.^4,6 He John LaBounty died at his home, peacefully, sitting in his favorite chair on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. John was born in Bellingham, Washington on April 2, 1925 to George and Clara LaBounty. He was 86 years old. He is survived by his two sons, Keith (Loretta) and Clifford D. LaBounty; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister, June Filbert, of Everson; brother, Dale (Margaret), of California; and brother, Cliff (Dolores), of Maple Falls. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, June, on February 13, 2010, and a sister, Adelle Van Dyk (Jack), on March 23, 2010. John joined the Navy during his senior year at Lynden High School and served for the duration of WWII on a Sub chaser. After the Navy he attended the Perry Institute in Yakima, Wa to learn the trade of body fender work. He worked in various auto-body shops and at Bell Boy Boatworks and Uniflite Boats in Bellingham. He ended his working career as a millwright for approximately 20 years at the Intalco Aluminum plant in Ferndale, Wa. Upon retirement he and June moved to a place just south of Silver Lake, near Maple Falls. John enjoyed hunting until poor health kept him from the woods. In his younger days he was an avid motorcycle rider. He was a gifted mechanic and craftsman. Although he creatively complained about working every day at Intalco, some of his best stories were of the camaradarie of the group he worked with. Many will remember his sharp wit and story telling abilities. At John's request, there will be no service. on June 5, 2011.⁴

     Adele LaBounty was born on September 10, 1926 at Washington.^1,5 As of circa 1944,her married name was VanDyk.² She married Jack D. VanDyk circa 1944.^2,3 Adele LaBounty died on March 12, 2010 at Washington at age 83.² She Adele LaBounty VanDyk, 83, passed away peacefully Friday, March 12. Born to Geo and Clara Erickson, LaBounty Adele was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County living on the Starry Rd. for more than 60yrs. As a wonderful homemaker most of her life she was also involved as a cook for the Meridian Schools. She also loved to attend numerous garage sales and owned an antique booth in Lynden for many years. A member of the Goshen Grange for over 50yrs. She is survived by her loving husband of 66yrs. Jack; daughter Janine and husband Mike Bergeron of Bellingham; Son's, Don VanDyk of California and Kevin VanDyk of Bellingham; and grandson Chase Bergeron of Bellingham; brother, John LaBounty of Maple Falls; sister, June Filbert of Everson; Brother, Dale LaBounty of California; brother Cliff LaBounty of Maple Falls and numerous nieces and nephews. 'A special thanks to the staff of A loving Heart Adult Family Home and to the Hospice staff for all their wonderful care'. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. All memorial donations to Whatcom Hospice 800 E. Chestnut, Bellingham. At her request there will be no services. Arrangements are by Valley Funeral & Cremation Service 398-8181. on March 17, 2010.²

     June Rose LaBounty was born on April 3, 1928 at Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington.^6,7 As of June, 1947,her married name was Brightwell.² She married Jewell A. Brightwell in June, 1947 at Pacific Grove, Monterey Co., California.² As of October 6, 1967,her married name was Filbert.⁷ June Rose LaBounty married Fred Filbert on October 6, 1967 at Whatcom Co., Washington.^3,8,7

     Richard George LaBounty was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington.² He was born on December 13, 1932 at Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington.¹ He died on January 8, 1933 at Whatcom Co., Washington.¹

     Homer Otha Brandenburg was buried at Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield, Clay Co., Nebraska.⁶ He was born on September 4, 1896 at DeWeese, Clay Co., Nebraska.^2,6 He married Hedwig Mary “Hattie” Gilsdorf on July 16, 1918 at Beloit, Mitchell Co., Kansas.³ Homer Otha Brandenburg died on November 3, 1918 at Nebraska at age 22.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 490-10-2895.⁸ Earl Norwood was buried at Park Cemetery, 801 Baker Blvd., Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.^6,7 He was born on January 22, 1891 at Angus, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^8,4,6 He married Mabel Anderson on June 10, 1914.⁹ Earl Norwood died on December 4, 1966 at Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri, at age 75.^6,7 He CARTHAGE - Funeral services for Earl Norwood, 75, of Carthage, a retired miner and carpenter, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Ulmer Chapel here. The Rev. August Jarus will officiate and burial will be in Park Cemetery. Mr. Norwood died at 11:55 a.m. Sunday at McCune-Brooks Hospital here. He bad been in ill health since April. A native of Nebraska, be moved to Carthage in 1929 and was a member of the Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Mable; two sons, Wilfred, Carthage, and Gene, Republic; a daughter, Mrs. Law, Carthage; a sister, Miss Lulu Norwood, Fairfield, Neb; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. on December 6, 1966.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 387-32-7140.⁸ Clifford Howard Norwood was buried at Gays Mills Cemetery, Gays Mills, Crawford Co., Wisconsin.¹ He was born on March 3, 1888 at Angus, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^8,9,5 He married Eldora "Dora" Haskins on July 12, 1919 at Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.² Clifford Howard Norwood died on September 28, 1966 at Gays Mills, Crawford Co., Wisconsin, at age 78.^8,3,4 He GAYS MILLS - Clifford Norwood, 78, chairmn of the board of the Bank of Gays Mills, died at home. He formerly served on the village board and Crawford County Board. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Gays Mills Congregational Church. Friends may call tonight at the Dommersnaes funeral home, where Masonic held at 8. on September 30, 1966.³

     Jesse Norwood was buried at Prospect View Cemetery, Pierce, Pierce Co., Nebraska.¹⁰ He was born on September 22, 1883 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^3,9 He married Minnie Gertrude Caldwell on January 29, 1908 at Hastings, Adams Co., Nebraska.⁶ Jesse Norwood died on July 17, 1951 at Colfax Co., Nebraska, at age 67.^7,8 He Pierce, Neb. - Jess Norwood, about 70, a resident of Pierce about three years and a former banker at Thedford for many years, ended his own life by shooting himself through the heart Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Norwood was found dead by Sheriff Edward J. Patach of Schuyler, on a county road five miles east and three miles north of Schuyler. His body was in his automobile. Sheriff Patach and County Attorney Francis R. O'Brien of Colfax county, after investigating, informed Sheriff Harman Kuhl of Pierce that the death was evidently suicide and indicated that an inquest would not be necessary. Mr. Norwood left Pierce about 10 o'clock Tuesday morning in his car. Shortly after noon Tuesday Sheriff Kuhl was asked to make a search for him, because of Mr. Norwood's feeble health. Members of his family believed that he would be unable to drive farther than Norfolk. Sheriff Kohl came to Norfolk and asked the state safety patrol to aid in the search. A request that they be on the lookout for Mr. Norwood was broadcast to other officials by the patrol. Mr. Norwood was found shortly after 1 o'clock by Sheriff Patach and Sheriff Kuhl was notified of the circumstances shortly before 3 p.m. Mr. Norwood is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Ortel Hamer, of Pierce, and one son, Denver Norwood, of Omaha. Funeral services are tentatively scheduled for Friday afternoon at Pierce. on July 18, 1951.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 506-50-8317.⁷ Lulu Norwood was buried at Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.^4,5 She was born on December 11, 1881 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^8,7 She died on December 12, 1969 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 88.⁴ She Miss Lulu Norwood, 88, native of Nuckolls County and a teacher in Nebraska and elsewhere until retirement from her professional career, died Friday at Nelson. Services were held Monday, December 15 at 10 a.m. in the Christian Church of Edgar of which she was a member and burial was in the Edgar Cemetery. The Rev. Victor O. Schwarz officiated with the McLaughlin Funeral Home of Fairfield in charge. Miss Norwood attended rural schools in Nuckolls County and was a graduate of Cotner College in Lincoln. She taught in the rural schools of Nuckolls and Clay Counties and was music supervisor in public schools of Ritchey, Missouri and Gays Mills, Wisconsin, retiring in 1943 when she moved to Fairfield to make her home with her cousin, Irvine Oldham and continue to teach piano. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mabel Norwood of Carthage, Missouri. on December 18, 1969.⁴