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     His Social Security Number was 383-28-9907.³ John Richard Tabor was buried at West Lawn Memorial Park, Racine Co., Wisconsin.¹ He was born on May 21, 1932 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,3 He married Carol Long on May 9, 1958.¹ John Richard Tabor died on September 14, 2004 at Union Grove, Racine Co., Wisconsin, at age 72.^1,3 He UNION GROVE - John Richard Tabor, 72, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at his residence. John was born in Detroit, Mich. May 21, 1932, son of the late Louis R. and Ilda P. (nee: DeCook) Tabor. On May 9, 1958, in Detroit, Mich., he was united in marriage to Carol Long. John attended Michigan Technical University and achieved degrees in Civil and Mining Engineering. In 1961, he relocated to Racine, where he owned and operated Tabor Mining Company for 43 years. John's passion for the mining and tunneling profession drove him to become one of the most internationally recognized innovators in the industry. Among his many achievements he developed the world's first mechanized tunneling machines, which have been used in thousands of tunnels throughout the world. These new machines continue to have a tremendous impact making the mining industry safer and more efficient. He was proudest of his safety record in underground mining and tunneling. There was not one fatality or serious accident on a Tabor Mining Company tunneling or underground mining project. Many construction workers owe their lives to John Tabor. John held the title to 13 United States patents and numerous foreign patents. He was a member of the Detroit Yacht Club, Winchester Gun and Sarasota Gun Clubs. His passions included hunting, sailing, flying, and reading. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, who will be dearly missed. Survivors include his loving wife, Carol of Union Grove; his daughter, Robyn (John) Bockrath of Redondo Beach, Calif; his sons, Kraig (Kathy) Tabor of East Troy, Kent (Beth) Tabor of Pewaukee, Keith (Philecia) Tabor of Richfield; his 11 grandchildren, Taylor Bockrath, Tom, Melinda, Tim, Aleysa, Annastasia, and Katy Tabor, Tricia and Ryan Tabor, and Josh and Ben Tabor; his brother, Louis (Aline) Tabor of Park Forest, Ill; sister, Janice Tabor (Bob) Niemeier of Dodgeville; sisters-in-law, Joyce (Jim) Knakal of Redford, Mich., Hope (George) Tedders of Englewood, Fla; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Tabor. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, September 17, 2004, 11 a.m. with Rev. Jim Niederloh officiating. Interment will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 until 8 p.m. and at the funeral home on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ralph H. Hruban M.D., Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Pathology, Weinberg Building - Room 2242, 401 North Broadway, Baltimore, Md. 21231 (410-955-9132) in memory of John R. Tabor are suggested. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Hospice Alliance and Dr. Mullane and staff at Oncology Alliance of Wisconsin for their loving and compassionate care. MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 Main Street 634-7888 on September 17, 2004.¹

     Her married name was Tabor.¹ Aline Unknown married Louis Cyril "Mick" Tabor, son of Louis Randolph Tabor and Ilda Philomena DeCook.² Aline Unknown was born on August 17, 1926.³ She died on June 27, 2012 at Illinois at age 85.³ She Tabor, Aline, 85, beloved wife of the late Louis "Mick" Tabor, loving mother to Lynn (David) Stacey, Michael (Mary) Tabor, Kris (Russell) Hagberg, and Dianne (Timothy) Odom; cherished grandmother to the late Devon, Morgon, Sean, Cameron, Eric, Kelly, Jenny, Karen, Ashly, Andrew, Kyle, Cody, Jamie, and Christian; dearest great-grandmother to Caleb, Colin, Bodie, and Elsie; adoring twin sister to Maybelline (Frank) Greenberg. Aline was an active member of Tops and enjoyed her time with Park Forest Senior Art classes. Visitation Saturday, June 30, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Funeral service begins at 5:00 p.m. at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home 50 Westwood Dr., Park Forest, IL. Interment Private. on June 29, 2012.²

     Her married name was Samuelson.⁴ Janis Ann Tabor married Eli Samuel Samuelson.⁴ Janis Ann Tabor was born on August 31, 1946 at Wayne Co., Michigan.^2,4 As of August 31, 1990,her married name was Niemeier.² She married Robertus Arthur "Bob" Niemeier on August 31, 1990 at Jefferson Co., Wisconsin.^3,2 Janis Ann Tabor died in September, 2004 at age 58.⁴

     David Joseph Tabor was born on January 16, 1941 at Wayne Co., Michigan.² He died on March 17, 1969 at Cook Co., Illinois, at age 28; Died in a tunnel construction accident.²

     Grover Cleveland Murphy and Mabel Hale were divorced.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 236-36-7304.⁵ Grover Cleveland Murphy was buried at Goff Cemetery, Hatfield, Pike Co., Kentucky.³ He was born on February 8, 1886 at Martin Co., Kentucky.^2,1,3 He married Mabel Hale, daughter of Robert Lee Hale and Drucilla Nora Bell Wilson, on October 24, 1912 at Nolan, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Grover Cleveland Murphy died on November 14, 1945 at Matewan, Mingo Co., West Virginia, at age 59.³

     Kathryn Elizabeth Sutterfield was buried at Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Scioto Co., Ohio.² Her Social Security Number was 888-02-5293.³ She was born on November 13, 1901 at Ohio.^1,3 As of circa 1921,her married name was Hale.⁴ She married Joseph M. "Joe" Hale, son of Robert Lee Hale and Drucilla Nora Bell Wilson, circa 1921.⁴ Kathryn Elizabeth Sutterfield died on June 30, 1991 at Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 89.^1,3

     Robert L. Hale was born on August 28, 1921 at Scioto Co., Ohio.⁴ He died on May 4, 1932 at Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 10.³

     Her Social Security Number was 296-16-5453.⁵ Eileen Hale was buried at Friendship Cemetery, Friendship, Scioto Co., Ohio.⁴ She was born on September 23, 1923 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.^4,5 As of May 9, 1950,her married name was Wilson.³ She married Robert J. Wilson on May 9, 1950 at Scioto Co., Ohio.^3,4 As of March 28, 1982,her married name was Clifton.⁶ Eileen Hale married Joseph Wilbur Clifton on March 28, 1982 at Scioto Co., Ohio.^6,4 Eileen Hale died on August 21, 2011 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 87.^4,5 She Eileen Wilson Clifton, 87, of Wheelersburg, died Sunday, August 21, 2011, at SOMC Hospice. She was born September 23, 1923, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Joe M. and Katherine E. Sutterfield Hale. She attended Central Church of Christ and was employed 44 years at the former Williams Shoe Mfg. She is survived by her son, Charlie Wilson, of Wheelersburg; three grandsons, William J. Wilson, Mark Bryan Wilson, Jr., and Charles Joseph Wilson; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Robert J. Wilson and Joe Clifton; and one brother, Robert Hale. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Swick-Bussa-Chamberlin Funeral Home in Wheelersburg, with private burial at Friendship Cemetery. on August 23, 2011.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 279-38-3872.³ Ora Romans was buried at Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Scioto Co., Ohio.^2,4 She was born on August 22, 1908 at Martin Co., Kentucky.^3,5,2 As of circa 1930,her married name was Hale.⁶ She married Clifton Ray Hale, son of Robert Lee Hale and Drucilla Nora Bell Wilson, circa 1930.^1,2 Ora Romans died on August 1, 2003 at Lorain, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 94.^5,3,2 She Ora Hale (nee Romans), 94, of Amherst, died Friday at Ohio Extended Care Center in Lorain after a long illness. Born in Martin County, Ky, she was raised in West Virginia. She lived in Portsmouth for 20 years before moving to Lorain in 1947. She lived in Amherst since 1991. Mrs. Hale was a member of the former Trinity Baptist Church in Lorain, where she was the sunshine chairman of Ladies' Missionary Society. At the time of her death, she was a member of First Baptist Church in Lorain, where she was active in Senior Saints and the ladies missionary group AMOMA. A homemaker, she enjoyed baking cookies and planting flowers. Survivors include a daughter, Ann Bass of Amherst; five grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and sisters Myrtle Copley of Abingdon, Va., and Lois Lucas of Huntington, W.Va. Preceding her in death were her husband, Clifton R; a son, William Robert Hale; her parents, William and Ida Romans; and eight siblings. Friends may call 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. services Tuesday at Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Ave, Amherst. The Rev. Tom Corivja, pastor First Baptist Church, Lorain, and her friends, the Rev. Christopher Robinson and the Rev. Sherman Snider, will officiate. Burial will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg. on August 3, 2003.²