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     Fannie Mamie Wertz was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,8 She was born on February 1, 1899 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 As of December 18, 1941,her married name was Brady.⁹ She married Claude Hickman Brady on December 18, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,9,4,8,10 Fannie Mamie Wertz died on August 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^3,4,8 She Mrs. Fannie Wertz Brady, 65, of 3623 Grandin Road Extension, passed away in a local hospital Sunday afternoon. She was the widow of the late Claude H. Brady. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Cooper and Mrs. Louise Craghead, both of Roanoke County. Interment in Evergreen. on August 31, 1964.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 227-62-2264.⁷ Rhoda Alice Wertz was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2,8 She was born on July 25, 1901 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,4,2 As of October 31, 1936,her married name was Cooper.⁴ She married William Elisha Cooper on October 31, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Rhoda Alice Wertz died on April 12, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^3,2,8 She Mrs. Rhoda Wertz Cooper, age 79, of Melrose Towers, died Sunday in a local hospital. She was a member of West End Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a son, Gary E. Cooper; a sister, Mrs. E. G. Craghead; grandchildren, Mrs. Kathryn Austin, Miss Maria Cooper, Miss Donyae Cooper, G.E. Cooper, Jr; brother-in-law, Emmett Craghead, all of Roanoke. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. on April 13, 1981.⁸

     Louise Estelle Wertz was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-05-4900.³ She was born on February 28, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 As of October 17, 1958,her married name was Craghead.² She married Emmett George Washington Craghead on October 17, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 Louise Estelle Wertz died on February 11, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^3,10,4,5 She CRAGHEAD, Louise Estelle Wertz, 82, of Roanoke, died Friday, February 11, 1994. She was born February 28, 1911, and was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett George Craghead. Surviving are three stepdaughters, Frances Blevins, Blue Ridge, Mary Anne Collins, Portsmouth, Adeline Kirby, Floyd; one nephew, Gary E. Cooper, Roanoke; several cousins; a special cousin, Marie Hawley Minter of Roanoke; special friend, Glenna D. Minter, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 13, 1994.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 259-20-9815.⁴ Leona Peugh was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on February 17, 1918 at Sycamore, Turner Co., Georgia.^4,1,2,3 As of June 25, 1949,her married name was Hawley.⁵ She married Clifford Vernon Hawley, son of William Henry Hawley and Lula Manda Sowder, on June 25, 1949 at Thomaston, Upson Co., Georgia.^1,5,3 Leona Peugh died on July 23, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,4,6,3 She HAWLEY, Leona Peugh, 85, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003. She was born February 17, 1918, one of twelve children. Leona was a member of Christian Life International Church in Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford V. Hawley; two sisters, Irene Holmes and Besse English; and four brothers, Walter, Alton, Marvin and Robert Peugh. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy L. Hawley, Roanoke; three sisters, Ethel Langford, Lena Roach and Laura Warren; two brothers, Emory and Felton Peugh. Also several nieces and nephews survive. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on July 24, 2003.¹

     Edward Jesse Minter was buried at Laurel Ridge Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 His Social Security Number was 226-01-0623.⁶ He was born on November 5, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,1,2,4,3 He married Doris Marie Hawley, daughter of William Henry Hawley and Lula Manda Sowder, on April 4, 1931 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,3 Edward Jesse Minter died on March 28, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^1,6,3 He MINTER, Edward Jesse, 86, of Roanoke, died Friday, March 28, 1997. He was born November 5, 1910. Surviving is his wife, Marie Hawley Minter; a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Glenna Minter, Roanoke; one granddaughter, Cindy Burks; one great-grandson, Steven Burks; two great-granddaughters, Michelle Burks, "Nikki" Burks, all of Roanoke; one brother, Len Minter; two sisters, Myrtle Thomas, Thaxton, Ida Watts, Roanoke. Interment will follow in Laurel Ridge Cemetery, Roanoke County. on March 29, 1997.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-4820.⁴ Richard Earnest Bow was buried at Danville National Cemetery, 721 Lee Street, Danville, Virginia.^2,3,9 He was born on June 4, 1908 at Mt. Helen, Fentress Co., Tennessee; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 6, 1908.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Katherine Clyde "Katie" Hawley, daughter of William Henry Hawley and Lula Manda Sowder, on March 24, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7 Richard Earnest Bow died on November 18, 1944 at age 36; Died during WWII.^2,3,9

     Wayne Edward Minter Wayne Edward Minter, 82, of Roanoke, VA passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 18, 1944, in Roanoke, VA to the late Edward Jesse Minter and the late Marie Hawley Minter. Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Glenna D. Minter; daughter, Cindy Burks and husband Mike; 3 grandchildren, Steven Burks, Michelle Martin and Brittany Amstutz; 3 great-grandchildren, Joshua Mommerency, Karrissa Martin and Olivia Amstutz; a special pet friend, Sandy.³ He was born on January 18, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Glenna Sue Dillard, daughter of Floyd Estel Dillard Sr. and Treva Edna DeWeese, on December 8, 1967 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8 Wayne Edward Minter died on May 31, 2026 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.³

     Her Social Security Number was 361-07-8114.⁶ Lucy Mae Redmon was buried at Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois.^3,7 She was born on July 12, 1919 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.^2,8,6,3 As of February 8, 1944,her married name was Weller.² She married Leonard "Brownie" Weller on February 8, 1944 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.^2,9,8,5,3 Lucy Mae Redmon died on December 12, 2006 at Naperville, Will Co., Illinois, at age 87.^8,6,3 She Lucy M. Weller nee Redmon a 50 year resident of Plainfield, Illinois. At rest, Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at Edward Hospital, Naperville. She was born on July 12, 1919 in Joliet, Illinois to Edgar and Lona Redmon. Lucy is survived by her loving children, William Weller of Elwood, James Weller of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Barbara (Dennis Siepmann) Weller of Sterling, Virginia; her four wonderful grandsons, Christopher, Daniel, William and James Weller; and her dear sisters, Mary McElroy of Aurora and Ann Johnston of El Cerrito, California. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leonard Weller in 1972; and her dear brother, James Redmon. Lucy was a 1938 graduate of Joliet Township High School. She pursued her dreams of becoming a nurse by graduating from the St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1942. For more than 30 years she administered her caring touch to countless patients. Lucy was also a faithful member of the Plymouth Congregational Church of Plainfield. Interment will follow at Plainfield Township Cemetery. on December 14, 2006.³

     His Social Security Number was 555-36-2267.⁴ Lester Walter Johnston was born on August 24, 1913 at Wesley Township, Will Co., Illinois.^1,4,2,3 He married Ann Lorraine "Anna" Redmon, daughter of Edgar Peter Redmon and Lona Letitia Sowder, on September 8, 1942 at Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois.^5,6,7,1 Lester Walter Johnston died on March 29, 2006 at California at age 92.^4,1 He Lester Walter Johnston 1913-2006 Lester is the grandson of William Johnston of Muirkirk, Scotland and Martha Hazelton, and Charles Grimes and Dimis Stevens of IL. He is the son of Walter Johnston and Laura Grimes of Wesley Township, Will County, IL. William started his farm in Wesley Township after his service in the Civil War. Walter and Laura took over the farm after William retired to the Octagon House in Wilmington IL in 1912. Lester was born in Walter and Laura's home on August 24, 1913. Lester known to all as "Les" graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1931. He left the farm in 1942 after marrying Ann Loraine Redmond of Joliet, IL. They moved to Berkeley CA where Les worked at the Standard Oil Richmond refinery and at night went to school at the University of California Berkeley, wherehe earned a degree in mechanical engineering. After the War, Les worked as an engineer in the Chevron Research, Diesel Engine Lab until his retirement in 1978. He started working with the Mount Diablo Council of the Boy Scouts in the late 1950s and spent almost 50 years up until just a few months before his passing working on Boy Scout camp development and maintenance, especially Camps Herms in El Cerrito and Wolfeboro in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. He was honored by the National Office of the Boy Scouts in 2005 for his extraordinary level of volunteer contribution over the years. Les loved all aspects of engineering, from working on his father's farm tractors after Walter switched from plow horses in the 1920s to designing and building a new power plant or refrigeration system for the Boy Scout's Camp Wolfeboro in the 1980s. He frequently returned to the family farm to visit and work with his brother, Francis and visit his sister Margaret. In the 1970s when Francis acquired his first 6 cylinder John Deere tractors Les used his expertise in diesel engines to help Francis get a few extra horsepower out of the tractors. Lester died March 29, 2006. He is survived by Ann, his wife of 64 years, of El Cerrito, sons William of Kensington, and David of Livermore, daughters-in-law Nancy and Patty, grandchildren Brian, Darby, and Devin, and Debbie. His youngest son, Steven, is deceased. Lester's younger sister Margaret, her husband Lester Schroeder and his younger brother Francis all passed several years ago. Francis' wife Ina lives in Kankakee, IL. on April 5, 2006.¹

     Leonard "Brownie" Weller Leonard (Brownie) Weller - Mr. Weller of RFD No 3, Plainfield, Illinois died at the age of 55 on Friday, September 8, 1972 at his home. He was born September 12, 1916 in Plainfield. He is survived by his wife, Lucy, nee Redmond; two sons, James and William; a daughter, Barbara; and a sister(Helen) Mrs. Norman Birkett, all of Plainfield, also several nieces and nephews. Weller was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Weller and one brother, Roger. He was a member of the Plainfield Congregational Church and past master of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge No. 536 AF and AM. He was a Plainfield School Bus driver for the past 5 years. He was employed by the Commonwealth Edison Company from 1935 to 1950. Mr. Weller was a Veteran of WW II, serving with the Sea Bees in the Pacific area. Interment was at the Plainfield Cemetery.¹ He was buried at Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 327-09-1689.⁴ He was born on September 12, 1916 at Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois.^2,5,4 He married Lucy Mae Redmon, daughter of Edgar Peter Redmon and Lona Letitia Sowder, on February 8, 1944 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.^6,1,7,8,9 Leonard "Brownie" Weller died on September 8, 1972 at Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois, at age 55.^1,5

     William Henry Weller was born on September 7, 1950 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.² He married Brenda Lee Shipworth on August 24, 1982 at Beltrami, Polk Co., Minnesota.³ William Henry Weller died on November 11, 2022 at Port Orange, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 72.² He William Henry Weller - Born: September 7, 1950 in Joliet, IL. Died: November 11, 2022 in Port Orange, FL. William Henry Weller was born to Leonard “Brownie” Weller and Lucy Mae Redmon. He grew up in Plainfield, Illinois with his brother and sister, where he enjoyed an idyllic childhood on the family farm. Bill graduated from Plainfield High School in 1968, and then enrolled at Culver-Stockton College, where in 1972, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology. Post-graduation, Bill traveled throughout the United States to pursue his heart’s desires. He later returned to his beloved hometown of Plainfield to seek new challenges and care for family. Bill turned to entrepreneurship, and he pursued many successful ventures throughout his career, most notably, Plainfield Limousine. Plainfield Limousine soon grew to a fleet of vehicles and drivers throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Bill vacationed often in Fort Myers, and vowed to retire to the Florida Gulf. He lived that dream, and relaxed near the water with new friends. A few years ago, Bill relocated to Port Orange, Florida, where he passed. Bill is survived by his companion, Sharon Nicoletti; brother James L. Weller and sister-in-law Mary Weller; nephews James R. Weller, Christopher Siepmann, Daniel Siepmann, and William Siepmann; brother-in-law, Dennis Siepmann; and close cousins, Richard and Carol McElroy. He joins his parents; his sister Barbara Weller; and grandparents, William (Bill) and Jessie Weller. on December 29, 2022.²

     Barbara Jean Weller Barbara Jean Weller (July 13, 1948 – September 20, 2022) was born in Joliet, Illinois to Leonard “Brownie” Weller and Lucy Mae Redmon. She was raised in Plainfield, Illinois on the family farm with her two brothers, and graduated from Plainfield High School in 1966 as salutatorian. Barbara earned her Bachelor’s in History from Cornell College in 1970. There, she was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for international scholarly exchange in London, England. She went on to graduate top of her class from University of Iowa School of Law in 1973, as one of only a handful of women. Barbara practiced law with the armed forces in San Diego, California for several years, before relocating to Washington, D.C. to pursue a career with the civilian agencies. There, she was rapidly promoted, including at the U.S. Postal Service and the Department of Energy. Barbara soon rose to the leadership position of Deputy Solicitor at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. In 1981, she met the love of her life, Dennis Siepmann, and they married on Christmas Eve, 1984. In 1987, Barbara departed the federal service and moved to Sterling, Virginia to devote herself to raising her three sons. She created a household of unconditional love for her family, and gave her children every ounce of wisdom, compassion, and kindness required for the flourishing lives they enjoy today. Barbara loved Classic Hollywood cinema, the fiction of Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë, interior design and fashion, law and politics, and Downton Abbey. She displayed an insatiable, curious intellect her entire life, and lifted everyone she met with her wit, charm, and grace. Barbara is survived by her adoring husband Dennis; three sons, Christopher, Daniel, and William; elder brother James Sr; sister-in-law, Mary; and nephew, James Jr. She is now reunited with her father, mother, aunts and uncles, and younger brother, William Weller. Barbara’s absence is an irreparable hole in our hearts, but we feel her spirit close each day when we live the way she showed us: with integrity, and selfless care for one another.² She was born on July 13, 1948 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.² She married Theodore Dennis Siepmann on December 24, 1984.^3,2 Barbara Jean Weller died on September 20, 2022 at Virginia at age 74.²

     His Social Security Number was 696-03-2896.⁵ Jay Rayden Waddell was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 15, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,2,4 He died on February 5, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,3 He Jay Rayden Waddell, of Botetourt County, the joy of our lives, born January 15, 2006 at 1:50 a.m. went to be with angels on February 5, 2006. Jay is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Clyde Maxey and Johnny Burke. He is the infant son of Jeffery L. Waddell and Kristina L. Maxey, Jay is also survived by a big sister, Kiara Maxey, age 5; grandparents, Leann Waddell, Gordon Bayles of Roanoke, Steve Waddell of Dallas, N.C., Kathy and David Frye of Stewartsville, Billy Maxey of Greeley Colo; greatgrandparents, Velta Maxey and Louise Burke; also are uncles and aunts, Matthew Waddell, Brandon Bayles, Daniel and Angela Waddell, Steve and Crystal Waddell, Wayne Maxey, Teresa Maxey, Mike White, Rock and Karen Bell and numerous cousins. Graveside funeral services will be at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on February 8, 2006.¹

     Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley was buried at Tinsley/Webb/Nichols Cemetery, Rt. 650, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁹ He was born on March 13, 1874 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6 He married Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner, daughter of Edward Joseph "Ned" Conner and Lucy Ellen McGhee, on December 27, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,10,8,11 Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley died on February 12, 1921 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 46.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 328-01-5057.⁵ Robert Otis "Ottie" McElroy was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, Oswego Township, Kendall Co., Illinois.⁶ He was born on November 17, 1915 at Jeffers, Cottonwood Co., Minnesota.^5,1,2,4 He married Mary Eveline Redmon, daughter of Edgar Peter Redmon and Lona Letitia Sowder, on June 29, 1940 at Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois.^7,8,9 Robert Otis "Ottie" McElroy died on April 8, 1990 at Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois, at age 74.³

     Her Social Security Number was 486-68-5042.² Alma H. Hawkins was buried at Allen Cemetery, Gower, Buchanan Co., Missouri.³ She was born on January 3, 1890 at Clinton Co., Missouri.^2,3 As of January 26, 1910,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Alva Joseph Poff, son of William Fleming D. Poff and Dora E. Ferguson, on January 26, 1910 at Clinton Co., Missouri.^1,3 Alma H. Hawkins died on November 11, 1984 at Gower, Clinton Co., Missouri, at age 94.^2,3,4 She Alma H. Poff, 94, died Sunday at a Gower nursing home. Mrs. Poff was born on Jan. 3, 1890, in Clinton County, Mo., near Gower, where she attended school and grew up. On. Jan. 26, 1910, she married Alva J. Poff. After their marriage they farmed in the Gower area, and later in the Smithville, Mo., area. They retired in 1962, at which time they moved into Gower. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1971, and was a member of the Baptist faith and the Rocky Point Extension Club in Smithville. Surviving are one son, Irvin R. Poff, Oak View, Calif; one sister, Opal Jackson, Gower; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be at the Allen Cemetery, Gower. on November 12, 1984.³

     William Arthur Poff was buried at Smithville Memorial Cemetery, 1st Street and Highway 169, Smithville, Clay Co., Missouri.³ He was born on April 30, 1913 at Gower, Clinton Co., Missouri.^3,5,6 He married Jessie Pearl Sullivan on November 14, 1936 at Clay Co., Missouri.⁴ William Arthur Poff died on June 24, 1959 at Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 46.^3,7,6 He William A. Poff of Smithville died Wednesday afternoon, June 24, in the I. O. O. F. Hospital in Liberty, Mo. He was 46 years old. He had been ill for the past 4½ years. Mr. Poff was born in Gower, and had been a resident of the Smithville community for forty years. He was a member of the Christian Church there. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Jessie Pearl Poff, and a son, Wayne Poff, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alva J. Poff of Smithville, and two brothers, Irvin Poff of Stephenville, Texas, and Ellis Poff of Kansas City North, Mo. Burial was in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery. on July 3, 1959.⁷

     Irvin Ray Poff was born on April 25, 1919 at Smithville, Clay Co., Missouri.³ He married Zella Ora Williams on March 15, 1942 at Erath Co., Texas.^9,10,8

     Ellis Hawkins Poff was buried at Terrace Park Cemetery, 801 NW 108th Street, North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri.^4,10 His Social Security Number was 495-24-9721.¹¹ He was born on April 1, 1925 at Smithville, Clay Co., Missouri.^11,3,5,6 He married Betty Fern Fry on April 15, 1949 at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., Missouri.^2,12 Ellis Hawkins Poff died on June 4, 1984 at North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 59.^11,10 He Ellis H. Poff, 59, Kansas City in Clay County, died Monday at North Kansas City Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong Clay County resident. Mr. Poff was a refined-fuel salesman for the United Cooperative Association before he retired in 1975. He was a Baptist. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Betty Poff of the home; his mother, Mrs. Alma Poff, Gower, Mo; and a brother, Irvin Poff, Oakview, Calif. Burial in Mount Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery. on June 6, 1984.¹³

     Her Social Security Number was 308-50-2733.³ Mary A. Burkhart was buried at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^4,2,5 She was born on March 9, 1885 at Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,1,6,2 As of June 15, 1910,her married name was Walters.¹ She married James Noah Walters, son of Joseph Amariah "Joe" Walters and Mary Riley Poff, on June 15, 1910 at Huntington Co., Indiana.^1,6 Mary A. Burkhart died on July 16, 1977 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 92.^3,2,5 She Funeral services Mary A. Walters, 92, Miller's Merry Manor, Huntington, will be held today. Mrs. Walters died at 2 a.m. Saturday in the home. Burial will be in the Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Huntington. She was a life-long resident of the Huntington area and a member of the Trinity United. Methodist Church. There are no immediate survivors. on July 18, 1977.⁵

     Ruby Augusta Spears was buried at Momence Cemetery, Ganeer Township, Kankakee Co., Illinois.¹ She was born on November 20, 1884 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ As of September 17, 1907,her married name was Gray.¹ She married Charles Edgar Gray, son of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, on September 17, 1907 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.^1,2 Ruby Augusta Spears died on September 28, 1953 at Momence, Kankakee Co., Illinois, at age 68.¹

     Ruby Augusta Gray was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa.³ She was born on May 24, 1908 at Lombard, DuPage Co., Illinois.^3,4 As of circa 1929,her married name was Reed.⁵ She married Unknown Reed circa 1929.⁵ As of July 15, 1939,her married name was Fry.³ Ruby Augusta Gray married John William Fry on July 15, 1939 at Lombard, DuPage Co., Iowa.³ Ruby Augusta Gray died on February 13, 2004 at Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa, at age 95.^3,4 She Ruby Augusta Fry, 95, of Lockridge, died at 2:43 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at Jefferson County Hospital. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Behner Funeral Home, with the Rev. Diane Brokken officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the donors choice. Mrs. Fry was born May 24, 1908, in Lombard, Ill., the daughter of Charles E. and Ruby A. Spears Gray. She married John W. Fry July 15, 1939, in Lombard. He died Aug. 24, 1965. Mrs. Fry graduated from Momence, Ill., High School with the class of 1926. She graduated from nursing school in Kankakee, Ill. She worked at Central Community Hospital in Chicago, Ill., where she was a night supervisor for 18 years. She had lived in Fairfield since 1964 and had lived with her daughter and family in Lockridge since 1997. She was a member of Rebeka Lodge No. 96 and a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Sue Ann Diers and husband Leland of Lockridge; one son, Edgar Fry and wife Juanita of Sun City, Ariz; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Walter Gray; and one sister, Mable Pruett. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two children in infancy; three brothers, Bill, Edgar and John Gray; and one sister, Ann McDonald. on February 16, 2004.³

     His Social Security Number was 347-05-9195.⁵ William Alexander "Bill" Gray married Clarice Unknown.⁶ William Alexander "Bill" Gray was born on May 30, 1910 at Illinois.^1,2,5 He died on June 2, 1988 at age 78.^1,5

     Her married name was Claywell.³ Mabel Gray was buried at Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence Co., Indiana.⁴ She married Unknown Claywell.³ Mabel Gray was born on April 11, 1913 at Illinois.^1,5 As of December 27, 1946,her married name was Pruett.⁶ She married Lawson Pruett on December 27, 1946.^7,6 Mabel Gray died on June 4, 2005 at Bedford, Lawrence Co., Indiana, at age 92.^5,4 She BEDFORD - Mabel Pruett, 92, of Bedford, died Saturday at Bedford Regional Medical Center. She worked as a Pink Lady for many years. Survivors include her husband, Lawson Pruett; one daughter, Eloise Trueblood of Indianapolis; and two sons. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Day & Carter Mortuary Elmwood Chapel. Entombment will be at Cresthaven Mausoleum. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. on June 5, 2005.⁴

     Edgar F. Gray was buried at Momence Cemetery, Ganeer Township, Kankakee Co., Illinois.¹ His Social Security Number was 332-10-3705.⁴ He married Edna M. Unknown.⁵ Edgar F. Gray was born on October 10, 1911 at Illinois.^1,2,4 He died on March 31, 1981 at age 69.¹