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     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

     Walter C. Gray was buried at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage Co., Illinois.⁴ His Social Security Number was 721-07-3243.⁷ He married Fern J. Stuart.³ Walter C. Gray was born on October 5, 1924 at Saint Anne, Kankakee Co., Illinois.^7,4 He died on July 12, 2004 at West Chicago, DuPage Co., Illinois, at age 79.^7,4 He Funeral services for Walter C. Gray, 79, of West Chicago since November, 2001, formerly of Carol Stream for 55 years, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, at The Leonard Memorial Home, Ltd., 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Born Oct. 5, 1924, in St. Anne, Ill., he died Monday, July 12, 2004, at his home. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace. Mr. Gray was a retired carpenter. He was a veteran, having served in the Navy in the European, Mediterranean and Pacific Theatres. Walter was a member of the Wheaton VFW Post @#2164 and a member of the Wheaton- Glen Ellyn Elks Lodge @#2258 of which he was a past Exalted Ruler, served as trustee and a member of the Waputi Lodge. He volunteered many hours to raise monies for the Elks to benefit crippled children. Walter also enjoyed gardening. Survivors include his beloved wife, Fern J. Gray of West Chicago; loving children, John (Carol) Gray of Hanover Park, Wanda (Chris) Leighton of West Chicago, Walter C. Jr. of Houston and Shanda Gray (Norman Lahti) of Roselle; his grandchild, John A Race; and his sister, Mabel (Lawson) Pruett of Bedford, Ind. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of services Friday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Elks Lodge @#2258, Crippled Children, 0N674 Papworth Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. on July 14, 2004.⁴

     Delia H. "Della" Johnson was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 11900 Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, Cook Co., Illinois.³ She was born in 1884 at Illinois.^2,3 As of circa 1910,her married name was Gray.^1,4 She married John Franklin "Frank" Gray, son of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, circa 1910.^1,4 Delia H. "Della" Johnson died on October 20, 1940 at Cook Co., Illinois.^3,5

     John Edward Gray was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 11900 Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, Cook Co., Illinois.³ He was born in 1911 at Illinois.^1,3 He died in 1935.³

     Margaret Gorham was buried at Wayne Center Cemetery, Wayne Township, DuPage Co., Illinois.^1,4 She was born on June 6, 1895 at Illinois.^1,4 As of circa 1916,her married name was Gray.^1,5 She married William Robert "Bill" Gray, son of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, circa 1916.^1,5 Margaret Gorham died on July 28, 1968 at age 73.^1,4

     William Robert Gray Jr. was buried at Wayne Center Cemetery, Wayne Township, DuPage Co., Illinois.^1,2 He was born on March 6, 1918 at Illinois.^1,2 He died on June 28, 1939 at age 21.^1,2

     Ida Elizabeth Spears was buried at Princeton City Cemetery, Princeton, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 360-09-7928.⁷ Her married name was Obrecht.⁷ She married John M. Obrecht.^7,8,9 Ida Elizabeth Spears was born on July 3, 1911 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.^1,6 She died on February 22, 1981 at Berlin, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin, at age 69.^1,6

     Gertrude Ann Spears was buried at Wayne Center Cemetery, Wayne Township, DuPage Co., Illinois.^1,6,2 She was born on December 18, 1912 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.¹ As of December 12, 1936,her married name was Lammers.¹ She married John George Wilhelm Lammers on December 12, 1936.^1,6,2 Gertrude Ann Spears died on September 12, 1962 at Naperville, DuPage Co., Illinois, at age 49.¹ She Gertrude A. Lammers of 1620 N. Stoddard avenue, Wheaton, loving wife of the late John; fond mother of Mary Ann Kosin; grandmother of Shelia and John Kosin; dear daughter of Ann Spears; sister of Ida Obrecht, Helen Benhart, George, and Harry Spears. Funeral services Saturday, 2 p.m., at chapel, 304 N. Main street, Wheaton. Visitation after 7 p.m., Thursday. Glendale Heights V.F.W. auxiliary, No. 2377, service Friday, 8 p.m. Interment Wayne Center cemetery. on September 13, 1962.²

     John George Wilhelm Lammers was buried at Wayne Center Cemetery, Wayne Township, DuPage Co., Illinois.² He was born on June 9, 1913 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^1,2 He married Gertrude Ann Spears, daughter of Dorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears and Ann Elizabeth "Anna" Gray, on December 12, 1936.^1,2,3 John George Wilhelm Lammers died on February 21, 1960 at Wheaton, DuPage Co., Illinois, at age 46.^1,2

     Mary Ann Lammers was buried at Wayne Center Cemetery, Wayne Township, DuPage Co., Illinois.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 344-28-8332.⁵ She was born on May 6, 1937 at Geneva, Kane Co., Illinois.^5,4 As of October 29, 1955,her married name was Kosin.⁴ She married Unknown Kosin on October 29, 1955 at Wheaton, DuPage Co., Illinois.^4,3 As of May 10, 1981,her married name was Harris. Mary Ann Lammers married Virgil Harris on May 10, 1981. Mary Ann Lammers died on May 14, 2003 at West Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 66.^5,4 She Funeral services for Mary Ann Harris, 66, will be held at 7 p.m. today, at the Norris-Walen Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago, with the Rev. Ronald Sanford officiating. Born May 6, 1937, in Geneva, she passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at her daughter's home in West Chicago. Interment will be in the Wayne Cemetery, Wayne Township. Mrs. Harris resided in the DuPage County area all of her life. She was formerly employed as a secretary for United Septic of Bristol for ten years. She enjoyed crocheting and loved her computer. She is survived by her children, Sheila Kosin of West Chicago, John (Patti) Kosin of West Plains, Mo. and Sandy (Aaron) Gallimore of West Chicago; grandchildren, Lynne, Carrie, Erin, Adam and Megan Gallimore; great-granddaughter, Katelyn Ayling; and her four-footed friends, Katie, Tiger and Jake. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, John and Gertrude Spears. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. today until the time of services at 7 p.m., at the funeral home. on May 16, 2003.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 343-09-1813.⁷ Her married name was Benhart.⁵ Helen Marjorie Spears married Unknown Benhart.^5,6 Helen Marjorie Spears was born on June 8, 1918 at Gary, Lake Co., Indiana.^1,7 She died in March, 1991 at age 72.^1,7

     Ethel Marie Spears was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.¹ She was born on May 2, 1914.¹ She died on June 20, 1916 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois, at age 2.¹

     Alexander John Spears was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.¹ He was born on July 14, 1915 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.¹ He died on July 12, 1916 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.¹

     Harry Alfred Spears was buried at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage Co., Illinois.³ He married Betty Carlson.³ Harry Alfred Spears was born on April 14, 1927 at Illinois.^1,6 He died on July 22, 2014 at Schaumburg, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 87.³ He Harry Alfred Spears, 87, World War II Veteran, of Schaumburg, IL, formerly of Glen Ellyn, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Betty nee Carlson; loving father of Kay (Scott) Burns, Matt (Sara) Spears and Ann (Jamie) Swayne; cherished grandfather of Stephen, David, Ashley, Ian, and David; dear uncle and close friend to many. Harry was a hard-working man and fiercely independent. He loved helping other people and spending time with his family and friends. Visitation Thursday, July 24th from 6p.m. to 8p.m. and also on Friday, July 25 from 10a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace. In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, appreciated. on July 23, 2014.³

     His Social Security Number was 343-07-1555.⁴ John M. Obrecht was buried at Princeton City Cemetery, Princeton, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin.² He married Ida Elizabeth Spears, daughter of Dorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears and Ann Elizabeth "Anna" Gray.^4,1,3 John M. Obrecht was born on January 5, 1906 at Illinois.^4,1,2 He died on August 13, 1978 at Princeton, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin, at age 72.^4,2

     Elsie E. Dangel was born circa 1891 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.¹ As of September 7, 1914,her married name was Gray.¹ She married Joseph Levi Gray, son of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, on September 7, 1914 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.¹ Elsie E. Dangel died on December 5, 1958 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.²

     Her Social Security Number was 535-09-2634.⁵ Her married name was Coonrod.¹ Rosemary D. "Rose" Gray married Chester E. Coonrod.¹ Rosemary D. "Rose" Gray was born on January 4, 1916 at Illinois.^3,5 She died on June 11, 2001 at age 85.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 546-22-8845.⁴ Chester E. Coonrod married Rosemary D. "Rose" Gray, daughter of Joseph Levi Gray and Elsie E. Dangel.¹ Chester E. Coonrod was born on December 28, 1915 at Siskiyou Co., California.^4,2,3 He died on October 25, 1974 at San Mateo Co., California, at age 58.³

     Lillian C. Gray was born on July 19, 1919 at Illinois.¹ She died on October 14, 2000 at Washington at age 81.¹

     Edward Arthur Doege was buried at Wayne Center Cemetery, Wayne Township, DuPage Co., Illinois.¹ His Social Security Number was 340-22-8425.³ He was born on February 24, 1892 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^1,2,3 He married Eliza Maude "Lizzie" Gray, daughter of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, on September 18, 1915 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.¹ Edward Arthur Doege died in November, 1973 at age 81.^1,3