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     His Social Security Number was 325-09-6152.³ Harold Charles Green was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on December 24, 1912 at Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^1,3,4 He died on August 5, 2002 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 89.^1,3,4

     Her married name was Nelson.⁵ Dorothy Blanche Green married Ellis Gunner Julius Nelson.⁵ Dorothy Blanche Green was born on December 13, 1916 at Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., Iowa.² She died on August 26, 1956 at age 39.²

     Ruth Emily Randolph was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 18313 N. Spencer Road, Pleasant Valley, Scott Co., Iowa.² She was born on November 11, 1899 at Pleasant Valley, Scott Co., Iowa.^1,2 As of January 3, 1922,her married name was Green.⁴ She married Clifford John Green, son of Edward Walter Green and Anna Josephine "Fina" "Feen" "Feenie" Fish, on January 3, 1922 at Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa.³ Ruth Emily Randolph and Clifford John Green were divorced before April 2, 1940.⁵ Ruth Emily Randolph died on September 5, 1964 at Iowa at age 64.²

     Adrienne Lamona Green was buried at Orem City Cemetery, Orem, Utah Co., Utah.⁴ She was born on November 6, 1922 at Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa.^1,4 As of December 5, 1942,her married name was Horn.⁴ She married Harrison William Horn on December 5, 1942.⁴ Adrienne Lamona Green died on July 14, 2000 at Utah at age 77.^1,4

     Ruth Gwendolyn Green was born on October 27, 1924 at Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana.⁴ As of circa 1945,her married name was Glaspell.² She married Donald G. Glaspell circa 1945.² As of circa 1951,her married name was Klobes.² Ruth Gwendolyn Green married Laverne Frederick Klobes circa 1951.² As of circa 1972,her married name was Osborne.² Ruth Gwendolyn Green married Unknown Osborne circa 1972.² As of circa 1991,her married name was Winton.² Ruth Gwendolyn Green married Unknown Winton circa 1991.² Ruth Gwendolyn Green died on January 29, 2006 at California at age 81.²

     Martha Jane Chastain was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² Her married name was Bucher.³ She was born in 1835.² She married Aaron Bucher on November 1, 1857 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.¹ Martha Jane Chastain died on May 21, 1914.²

     Ola Bell Hermanstorfer was buried at Keota Cemetery, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^5,4 Her Social Security Number was 471-36-2279.⁶ She was born on September 4, 1903 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,5,6 As of February 10, 1926,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Ellis Curtis Conner, son of Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Conner, on February 10, 1926 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2 Ola Bell Hermanstorfer died on May 21, 1985 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 81.^5,4 She Ola B. Stoutner, 81, died Monday at Keokuk County Hospital in Sigourney. Survivors include her husband, William A; a son, Darrell Conner of Sigourney; a daughter, Darlene Steen of Towanda, Ill; two brothers, Louie Hermanstorfer of Keota and Fronie Hermanstorfer of Phoenix, Ariz; five grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Services: Friday, 1.30 p.m., Powell's. Burial: Keota Cemetery. on May 23, 1985.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 479-34-7936.⁵ Harriet Darlene Conner was born on December 21, 1927 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,4,5 As of August 19, 1950,her married name was Steen.⁷ She married Charles Steen on August 19, 1950 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.^7,8 Harriet Darlene Conner died in January, 1987 at Illinois at age 59.⁵

     Elvin Eugene Herman was born on March 17, 1921 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² He married Grace Winnifred Eklund on September 29, 1945 at Washington, D.C..³

     Her Social Security Number was 481-44-3628.⁷ Minnie Jane Smithart Mrs. Kenneth (Minnie Jane) Bales died Jan. 22, at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. She was born April 19, 1908 in West Lancaster Township in Keokuk County to John Wilson and Bessie Conner Smithhart. She attended school in Keokuk county. She married Kenneth Bales Oct. 20, 1928 in Ottumwa and they farmed around Sigourney and worked as a practical nurse for 20 years. She was a member of the Sigourney Christian Church. Mrs. Bales is survived by a daughter , Mrs. Duane (Jean) Wolfe of Runnels; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Keith (Arlene) Kleinschmidt of Sigourney. She was preceded in death by her husband Aug. 26, 1965; four brothers, Leo, Leonard, Russell Smithhart and one in infancy. Graveside services were held Jan. 25, at Conner Cemetery with the Rev. George Mullins, pastor of the Sigourney Christian Church in charge. Burial was in Conner Cemetery. Holm Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.⁴ She was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁴ She was born on April 19, 1908 at West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^7,4,6 As of October 20, 1928,her married name was Bales.⁴ She married William Kenneth Bales on October 20, 1928 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.^4,5 Minnie Jane Smithart died on January 22, 1986 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 77.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 478-16-0024.⁹ William Leonard Smithart was born on May 30, 1910 at Jackson Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,9,4,5 He married Edith M. Seaba on October 7, 1933 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^10,4,8 William Leonard Smithart died in November, 1984 at age 74.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 478-09-2796.⁷ Belle Arlene Smithart was born on April 18, 1913 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,6,7 As of February 25, 1936,her married name was Kleinschmidt.³ She married Keith Ward Kleinschmidt on February 25, 1936 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3 Belle Arlene Smithart died on September 10, 2000 at Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 87.⁷

     Leo Wilson Smithart was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁴ He was born on May 4, 1916 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^4,5,7 He married May Ethel Cassens on September 8, 1940 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.⁶ Leo Wilson Smithart died on September 22, 1967 at Iowa at age 51.^10,11,4

     His Social Security Number was 480-18-2857.⁹ Russell Harold Smithart was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.¹⁰ He was born on December 24, 1920 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^9,10,3,4 He died on March 5, 1979 at age 58.^11,10

     His Social Security Number was 043-12-8701.⁷ Harry Earl Conner was born on December 15, 1919 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,7,5 He married Neddy Jane Coulter on September 25, 1948 at Waterbury, New Haven Co., Connecticut.^8,4 Harry Earl Conner died on October 12, 1974 at Waterbury, New Haven Co., Connecticut, at age 54.^2,9

     Violet Irene Conner was born on January 14, 1923 at New York.^1,2 She died on January 22, 1984 at age 61.²

     John W. Conner was buried at New Pine Grove Cemetery, Waterbury, New Haven Co., Connecticut.³ He was born on October 18, 1926 at Rockaway Beach, Queens Co., New York.^4,3 He married Hazel Rose circa 1949.³ John W. Conner died on January 14, 2013 at Waterbury, New Haven Co., Connecticut, at age 86.^4,3 He WATERBURY - Mr. John W. Conner, 86, of Waterbury, formerly of Wolcott, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in the Vitas Inpatient Unit at Saint Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Hazel (Rose) Conner. They had been married for 64 years. Mr. Conner was born in Rockaway Beach, Long Island, N.Y., on Oct. 18, 1926, son of the late Oscar E. and Rose (Jackson) Conner. He had been a Waterbury resident most of his life and graduated from Leavenworth High School. After high school, Mr. Conner entered the U.S. Navy where he proudly served as a World War II veteran aboard the USS Saint Paul in the South Pacific. After returning home from the Navy, Mr. Conner worked as a mechanic at a local Buick dealership and then as a machinist at the Republican-American newspaper for more than 30 years until his retirement. Mr. Conner was an avid bowler and boater, a UConn Women's Basketball and NY Yankees fan, and loved animals and playing cribbage. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially celebrating birthdays and holidays. Mr. Conner was a former member of the Wolcott Congregational Church and a member of the Mill Plain Union Church in Waterbury. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Sharon Conner and her husband, Paul Ceryak, of Waterbury; his son, Wayne Conner and his wife, Betsey, of Harwinton; four grandchildren, Kelly Fulmer and her husband, Andy, Jeff Conner, Greg Conner, Lynsey Conner and her fiancé, Ryan Passarelli; and a great-grandson, John Fulmer. Funeral service and burial in New Pine Grove Cemetery are private and at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. The Murphy Funeral Home, 115 Willow St., is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions in Mr. Conner's name may be made to: Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, 1579 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT 06762. on January 15, 2013.³

     Her Social Security Number was 479-24-2113.⁷ Fern Burlee Behnamann Fern Burlee Behnamann Kerkove, 85, of Sigourney, died January 28, 2010, at the Keokuk County Health Center. She was born July 28, 1924 to Fred D. and Carrie M. Conner Behnamann near Sigourney. She attended rural schools, and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1942. On June 28, 1953 she married James Howard Kerkove at the Sigourney Christian Church with Rev. Robert Hall officiating. She was employed at Peoples Wholesale grocery store, Hayesville Bank and Hankins Abstract Office. She enjoyed gardening, canning, crocheting and loved her flowers. She was a member of the Sigourney Christian Church, help teach Sunday school and was the treasurer of the C.W.F. She loved her family especially her grandchildren. Fern enjoyed doing family history and the fellowship at the Sigourney Senior Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jim on December 25, 2005, son Robert in 1978, an infant sister Hilda Pauline Behnamann. She is survived by her daughter Linda Bickford and husband Jon of Ottumwa, two grandchildren Sara Bickford of West Des Moines, Ryan Bickford of Ames, several brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. Funeral Service: Sunday at 1:30pm Sigourney Christian Church. Burial: Conner Cemetery near Sigourney. Visitation: Saturday after 4 at the Holm Funeral Home Memorials may be given to her Church, Sigourney Senior Center or Keokuk Co. Hospice.³ She was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,5 She was born on July 28, 1924 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^7,3,4,5 As of June 28, 1953,her married name was Kerkove.² She married James Howard Kerkove on June 28, 1953 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3,5 Fern Burlee Behnamann died on January 28, 2010 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 85.^7,3,5

     His Social Security Number was 482-32-0019.⁹ Leland Earl Bensmiller was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^5,10 He was born on July 11, 1924 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^9,3,7,4 He married Velda May Caywood on June 10, 1951 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^6,11 Leland Earl Bensmiller died on May 13, 1983 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 58.^9,10 He Earl Bensmiller, 58, died Friday. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Penny Sue Stroud of Des Moines; a son, Michael of Sigourney; a brother, Lloyd of Mount Pleasant; and one grandchild. Services: Monday, 1:30 p.m., Lancaster Christian Church. Friends may call at Holm’s. Burial: Garrett Cemetery, north of Delta. on May 15, 1983.¹⁰

     Arnold Covert Veldhuizen was born on May 1, 1920 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^1,2 He married Hazel Louise Utterback, daughter of Chester Harold Utterback and Martha Elizabeth "Lizzie" Conner, on September 8, 1948 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.¹ Arnold Covert Veldhuizen died on December 27, 1974 at Wright, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 54.¹

     Kathy Conner was born on July 9, 1867.¹ She died on September 1, 1867.¹

     America May "Annie" Hilderbrand was buried at Cove Cemetery, Cove, Union Co., Oregon.⁶ She was born on June 11, 1868 at Iowa.^1,6 As of April 18, 1886,her married name was Kelley.⁴ She married James Frank Kelley on April 18, 1886 at Union Co., Oregon.⁴ America May "Annie" Hilderbrand died on January 13, 1957 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 88.^5,6

     Annie M. Hanslip was born circa 1862 at Rulo, Richardson Co., Nebraska.^2,1 As of January 23, 1883,her married name was Hilderbrand.² She married William H. "Billy" Hilderbrand, son of John Hilderbrand and Barbary "Barbara" Conner, on January 23, 1883 at Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,3

     Samuel Conner was born in February, 1860 at Iowa.³

     Isaac D. Conner was buried at Chattanooga Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tillman Co., Oklahoma.⁴ He was born on August 28, 1868 at Missouri.^5,4 He married Josephine Unknown circa 1902; This was Josephine's second marriage.⁶ Isaac D. Conner married Mary Unknown after 1910.³ Isaac D. Conner married Amanda May "Mandy" Millard circa 1926.^7,4,8 Isaac D. Conner died on March 23, 1946 at Tillman Co., Oklahoma, at age 77.⁴

     McHenry "Mack" Morris was born circa 1829 at Indiana; The 1900 Census has a birth date of Mar 1824.^2,3 He married Mary Ann Morgan before June 1, 1880 at Kansas.¹

     Josephine Unknown was born circa 1860 at West Virginia.¹ As of circa 1902,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Isaac D. Conner, son of Aaron Conner and Mary Ann Morgan, circa 1902; This was Josephine's second marriage.¹

     Fay Elmer Ayres was buried at Star Cemetery, State Street, Hwy 16, Star, Ada Co., Idaho; His tombstone reads "Captain Bomber SQAF WWII."⁴ He was born on October 7, 1919 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^5,4 He died on August 21, 1953 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 33.^5,4,3

     Ernest Robert "Ernie" Ayres was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 5001 Crackerville Road, Gregson, Silver Bow Co., Montana.^4,5,7 He was born on May 17, 1916 at Star, Ada Co., Idaho; His draft card has a birth date of May 18, 1916.^1,2,4,5 He married Elsie Lorraine Bates on September 18, 1942 at Silver Bow Co., Montana.^3,5,4 Ernest Robert "Ernie" Ayres and Elsie Lorraine Bates were divorced on December 5, 1960 at Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana.⁶ Ernest Robert "Ernie" Ayres died on February 24, 2006 at Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, at age 89.^4,5 He Ernie R. Ayres died peacefully on Feb. 24, 2006. He was born in Star, Idaho, on May 17, 1916, to James and Viola Ayres. Upon coming to Butte in 1941, he worked at local businesses for short time before going to work for the Anaconda Co. as a miner. In 1946 he went to barber school and worked at various shops until opening his own business, Ernie's Barber Shop. In 1966 he went back to work for the Anaconda Co. until his retirement in 1978, at which time he went back to barbering until February of 2005. On Sept. 18, 1942, he married the love of his life, Elsie Lorraine Bates. She died in 1985. Ernie is survived by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jim and Brenda Ayres of Butte, Jeremy Ayres of Las Vegas, Miranda Ayres of Missoula, Bonnie, Jennifer and Bert Sholey of Butte, Kirk, Elsie, Misty and Kirk A. DeVore of Belgrade, Joe and Frances Ayres, Maxx, Debbie, Xandra Suede and Vittoria Sonandre, Mike and Tracy Williamson, all of Sandpoint, Idaho. In addition to his wife Elsie, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Raylene, parents James and Viola, brother, Willard, sister, Gertie, and grandson, Bobby. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. on February 26, 2006.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 518-16-0519.⁹ Willard Eroy "Bill" Ayres was buried at Star Cemetery, State Street, Hwy 16, Star, Ada Co., Idaho.^2,4,7 He was born on February 23, 1918 at Star, Ada Co., Idaho.^{9,2,3,4,5,6,7} He married Leone Mae McNicholas on June 16, 1941 at Elko, Elko Co., Nevada.⁷ Willard Eroy "Bill" Ayres died on November 20, 2005 at Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho, at age 87.^9,2,4,7 He Willard E. "Bill" Ayres, 87, of Nampa, passed away in his home on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, with his family by his side. Willard, known as Bill to his friends, was born on Feb. 23, 1918, in Star, to James and Viola Ayres. He married Leone McNicholas on June 16, 1941, in Elko, Nev. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII and then devoted 37 years to a career as a switchman for the Union Pacific Railroad. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and an outstanding father and friend. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Leone in 1996. He is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Vickie Ayres of Elko, NV and James and Barbara Ayres of Lincoln City, OR; a brother, Ernest Ayres of Butte, MT; three grandsons, Dennis, Brent and Greg Ayres; a granddaughter and her husband, Catherine and Mike Baker; two great-granddaughters, Amanda and Sarah; and his close friend, Eugene Batson of Nampa. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at the Star Cemetery under the direction of the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. on November 23, 2005.⁷