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     Leroy Theodore Ellsworth was buried at Litchfield Cemetery, Litchfield, Sherman Co., Nebraska.⁵ He was born on October 11, 1909 at Shelby, Polk Co., Nebraska.^4,5 He married Mildred Louise Graf on March 3, 1940 at Taylor, Loup Co., Nebraska.⁴ Leroy Theodore Ellsworth died on April 1, 1958 at Litchfield, Sherman Co., Nebraska, at age 48.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 520-16-4225.⁴ Minnie F. Ellsworth was buried at Riverside Cemetery (also known as Emmett Cemetery), Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho.⁵ Her married name was Hill.⁴ She married Louis L. Hill.⁵ Minnie F. Ellsworth was born on February 2, 1911 at Shelby, Polk Co., Nebraska.^1,4,5 As of June 23, 1927,her married name was Weldin.³ She married Dallas Merle Weldin on June 23, 1927 at Loup City, Sherman Co., Nebraska.³ Minnie F. Ellsworth died on February 21, 1978 at Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho, at age 67.⁵

     Earl Ellsworth was born on June 26, 1893 at Nebraska.¹ He died on November 1, 1893 at Nebraska.¹

     Glen Ellsworth was born on April 1, 1897 at Nebraska.¹ He died on August 30, 1897 at Nebraska.¹

     Clayton Blair Ellsworth Jr. was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Shelby, Polk Co., Nebraska.¹ He was born on October 15, 1902 at Shelby, Polk Co., Nebraska.¹ He died on January 11, 1909 at Shelby, Polk Co., Nebraska, at age 6.¹

     Bert Luther Brower was buried at Riverside Cemetery (also known as Emmett Cemetery), Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho.⁴ His Social Security Number was 518-32-3527.¹ He was born on May 23, 1891 at Litchfield, Sherman Co., Nebraska.^1,3,4 He married Marjorie Belle Ellsworth, daughter of Clayton Blair Ellsworth and Viola Shrilda Frances Conner, circa 1920.^1,2,4 Bert Luther Brower died on June 21, 1967 at age 76.⁴

     Anna M. Johnson was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Shelby, Polk Co., Nebraska.² She was born in 1891 at Nebraska.^1,2 As of circa 1916,her married name was Ellsworth.¹ She married Karl W. Ellsworth, son of Clayton Blair Ellsworth and Viola Shrilda Frances Conner, circa 1916.¹ Anna M. Johnson died in 1949.²

     Clayton John "Bill" Ellsworth was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Shelby, Polk Co., Nebraska.² His Social Security Number was 507-12-8017.⁵ He married Evelyn Unknown. Clayton John "Bill" Ellsworth was born on December 15, 1916 at Nebraska.^1,5,2 He died on August 31, 1992 at age 75.^5,2

     Elaine L. Ellsworth was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Shelby, Polk Co., Nebraska.⁴ She was born on March 19, 1921 at Sherman, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^2,3,4 As of June 22, 1945,her married name was Lutz.³ She married Olimpio Buccimazza on June 22, 1945.³ Elaine L. Ellsworth died on February 23, 2018 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 96.^3,4 She ELLSWORTH, Elaine L., March 19, 1921 - February 23, 2018. Elaine L. Ellsworth was born March 19, 1921 in Shelby, Nebraska. Her parents were Anna and Karl Ellsworth. She had one brother, Clayton Ellsworth. Elaine came to California in 1942 and was one of the many "Rosie the Riveter." Elaine was a teacher in a one-room school in Nebraska for four years. On June 22, 1945 she married Olimpio Buccimazza (Lon Lutz). Together, they had one daughter, Linda Lou, who preceded Elaine in death. One of Elaine's forefathers, Eliza Ellsworth, came to America in 1754 from Cambridge, England. He was the father of Oliver Ellsworth, the third Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Elaine leaves to cherish her memory her nephew Monte Ellsworth, and his children James and Daniel Ellsworth. She was blessed to have so many close friends. Elaine was saddened by the early death of her only child, Linda Lon. Now, they are once again united, being side by side in a little cemetery in Shelby, Nebraska. on March 3, 2018.³

     Alvin Pre "Alva" Brandt was buried at Riverside Cemetery (also known as Emmett Cemetery), Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho.¹ His Social Security Number was 505-07-8877.⁴ He married Della May Ellsworth, daughter of Clayton Blair Ellsworth and Viola Shrilda Frances Conner.¹ Alvin Pre "Alva" Brandt was born on October 15, 1906 at Colorado.^2,4 He died on August 9, 1972 at Deschutes Co., Oregon, at age 65.³

     His Social Security Number was 520-05-6023.² Louis L. Hill was buried at Riverside Cemetery (also known as Emmett Cemetery), Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho.¹ He married Minnie F. Ellsworth, daughter of Clayton Blair Ellsworth and Viola Shrilda Frances Conner.¹ Louis L. Hill was born on March 29, 1910 at Kansas.¹ He died on March 25, 2005 at Gem Co., Idaho, at age 94.¹

     Jennie Bates was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.² She was born on February 2, 1860 at Ohio.^3,2 As of circa 1897,her married name was Masters.⁴ She married Jasper Crous Masters, son of John Masters and Jane Conner, on December 22, 1897 at Livingston Co., Illinois.¹ Jennie Bates died on August 11, 1943 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois, at age 83.^5,2

     Dorcas Jane Oppy was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.² Her married name was Masters.³ She was born on May 9, 1860.² She married Jasper Crous Masters, son of John Masters and Jane Conner, on January 25, 1883 at Livingston Co., Illinois.¹ Dorcas Jane Oppy died on February 2, 1894 at age 33.²

     Stella F. Masters was born in April, 1892 at Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois.^3,1

     Martin J. Masters was born on December 9, 1855.¹ He died on March 9, 1856.¹

     Maud Dorcas Masters was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.⁵ She was born in 1883 at Illinois.⁵ As of February 10, 1909,her married name was Monroe.² She married Burtman "Bert" Monroe on February 10, 1909 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.^2,3 Maud Dorcas Masters died in 1971 at Illinois.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 329-03-3125.⁶ Harvey Lee Masters was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.^7,3 He was born on July 5, 1886 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.^6,2 He married Stella Mae Olmstead in 1908 at Livingston Co., Illinois.⁴ Harvey Lee Masters died in June, 1963 at Illinois at age 76.^6,3 He Harvey L. Masters, beloved husband of Marion M. and the late Stella Mae; fond father of Kenneth H., Vincent E., Mrs. Eugene Dorcas Wdowiak, and Newton O; one granddaughter; brother of Mrs. Alva Corter. Funeral Monday, 11 a. m., from Fitzgerald & Karsten Funeral Home, 1571 Maple avenue, Evanston. Interment Graceland cemetery, Fairbury, Ill., at 2 p.m. on June 22, 1963.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 350-12-5660.⁶ William Floyd Masters was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 1707 N. 12th Street, Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois.³ He married Judith May Hannold.² William Floyd Masters married Delores Vaughan.² William Floyd Masters was born on April 5, 1924 at Iowa.^1,2,6 He died on June 27, 2005 at Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, at age 81.^6,3

     Rosamond E. "Rosie" Masters was buried at South Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.³ She was born on October 17, 1920 at Rockford Township, Floyd Co., Iowa.^2,3 As of February 10, 1940,her married name was Zehr.² She married Harvey William Zehr Sr. on February 10, 1940.^2,3 Rosamond E. "Rosie" Masters died on September 14, 2013 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois, at age 92.³ She FAIRBURY - Rosamond E. Rosie Zehr, 92, of Fairbury died at 2:50 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 14, 2013) at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Apostolic Christian Church, Fairbury, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in South Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Fairbury. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, and one hour prior to the service at Tuesday the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to the Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. Rosamond Esther was born Oct. 17, 1920, in Rockford, Iowa, to William Alvin and Ida Sophia Reinke Masters. She grew up in Peoria and Fairbury. Rosamonds mother died when she was three years old. She moved to Fairbury in 1923, and lived with her grandparents, William Albert and Rosa Bryant Masters. She then moved to Peoria in 1934, and graduated from Peoria Central High School in 1938. She married Harvey William Zehr Sr. on Feb. 10, 1940. He died June 20, 1997. She is survived by two sons, Harvey William Zehr Jr., Urbandale, Iowa, and Robert (Kathy) Zehr, Fruitland Park, Fla; five grandchildren, Robin Zehr, Urbandale, Iowa; Rebekah (Daniel) Fehr, Fairbury; Jamey (John) Apps, Bloomington; Robert Jr. (Stacy), Irvine, Calif; and Harvey William Zehr III (Sara), North Liberty, Iowa; one step-granddaughter, Megan Doonan, Summerfield, Fla; four great-grandchildren, Whitney, Oliver, Jax and Alice; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Justis, Jace and Jerzea; and two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Strieb and Mildred Allen, both of Fairbury. Rosamond was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sisters, Opal Austman and Ruth Hippen; and three brothers, Art Masters, William Floyd Masters and Everett Fritz Masters. Rosie lived her entire married life on the family farm south of Fairbury. She moved to Fairview Haven Retirement Community in August 2013. The family wants to acknowledge the excellent care she received from OSF Hospice and Fairview Haven. She loved visits from friends, family and also enjoyed flowers and animals, especially her dog, Buddy. She enjoyed country living and being involved with the family farm doing anything to remain productive and helpful. In retirement she enjoyed the opportunity to travel extensively with her sons. on September 15, 2013.³

     Everett Julius "Fritz" Masters was buried at Forrest Township Cemetery, Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois.⁵ He was born on November 25, 1915 at Blue Earth Co., Minnesota.^3,5 He married Mildred Metz on November 21, 1940.³ Everett Julius "Fritz" Masters died on July 13, 1944 at New Guinea at age 28.⁵

     Arthur Lee "Art" Masters was buried at Forrest Township Cemetery, Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois.⁴ His Social Security Number was 359-03-5329.⁹ He married Genevieve Lutrell.^5,4,10,3,11 Arthur Lee "Art" Masters was born on June 16, 1918 at Minnesota.^2,9,4 He died on September 26, 2003 at Gibson City, Ford Co., Illinois, at age 85.^9,4

     Her Social Security Number was 320-26-3346.⁶ Ruth I. Masters was buried at Forrest Township Cemetery, Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois.³ She was born on September 14, 1912 at Vernon Center, Blue Earth Co., Minnesota.^2,3,6 As of June 23, 1934,her married name was Hippen.² She married Roy D. Hippen on June 23, 1934 at Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin.^2,3 Ruth I. Masters died on July 22, 2009 at Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois, at age 96.^3,6 She FORREST - Ruth I. Hippen, 96, a resident of Fairview Haven Nursing Home, Fairbury, formerly of Forrest, died at 5:05 a.m. Wednesday (July 22, 2009) at the home. Her funeral will be at noon Saturday at Martin-Burke Funeral Home, Forrest, with the Rev. Corrine Blissard officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, where memorials may be made to the Fairview Haven Nursing Home or to a charity of the donor's choice. Interment will be at Forrest Township Cemetery. She was born Sept. 14, 1912, in Vernon Center, Minn., a daughter of William A. and Ida Rienke Masters. She married Roy D. Hippen on June 23, 1934, in Madison, Wis. He preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 1972. Ruth is survived by two daughters, Yvonne Carlson, Las Vegas, Nev., and Gwen Love, Redding, Calif; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Opal Austman, Forrest, and Rosamond Zehr, Fairbury; one sister-in-law, Mildred Allen, Fairbury; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Royalene Davis; one great-granddaughter; and three brothers. She was a lifetime homemaker and was a cook at Forrest-Strawn-Wing High School for many years. Ruth enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Forrest United Methodist Church, Women's Society and the J.A. Folwell American Legion Post 174 Auxiliary.
on July 24, 2009.³

     His Social Security Number was 343-09-2002.⁴ Roy D. Hippen was buried at Forrest Township Cemetery, Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois.³ He was born on June 30, 1903 at Illinois.^1,4,5 He married Ruth I. Masters, daughter of William Alvin Masters and Ida Sophia Augusta Reinke, on June 23, 1934 at Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin.^1,2 Roy D. Hippen died on January 12, 1972 at age 68.^1,2

     Genevieve Lutrell was buried at Forrest Township Cemetery, Forrest, Livingston Co., Illinois.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 339-16-2143.⁶ Her married name was Masters.¹ She married Arthur Lee "Art" Masters, son of William Alvin Masters and Ida Sophia Augusta Reinke.^1,5,2,3,4 Genevieve Lutrell was born on May 31, 1922.⁶ She died on July 5, 1997 at age 75.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 352-28-8274.³ Harvey William Zehr Sr. was born on January 24, 1916 at Illinois.^1,3 He married Rosamond E. "Rosie" Masters, daughter of William Alvin Masters and Ida Sophia Augusta Reinke, on February 10, 1940.^1,2 Harvey William Zehr Sr. died on June 20, 1997 at age 81.^1,3,2

     Stella Mae Olmstead was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.⁴ She was born in 1890 at Illinois.^5,4 As of 1908,her married name was Masters.³ She married Harvey Lee Masters, son of Jasper Crous Masters and Dorcas Jane Oppy, in 1908 at Livingston Co., Illinois.³ Stella Mae Olmstead died on January 22, 1940 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.²

     His Social Security Number was 329-03-7253.⁷ Kenneth Harvey Masters was born on January 27, 1910 at Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.^2,7,8 He married Ann Sarah Unknown before October, 1940.² Kenneth Harvey Masters married Zela Humber in 1949.³ Kenneth Harvey Masters and Zela Humber were divorced in May, 1954.³ Kenneth Harvey Masters married Margaret F. DeLaunay on August 31, 1954 at Seward, Alaska Territory.³ Kenneth Harvey Masters died on November 2, 1973 at Alaska at age 63.⁸