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     Her Social Security Number was 308-12-4682.⁴ Mary Ellen Kelly was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^5,6,3 She was born on December 10, 1920.⁴ As of June 27, 1942,her married name was Gear.¹ She married William Ray "Bill" Gear Jr., son of William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. and Minnie Ellen Bragg, on June 27, 1942 at Hemlock, Howard Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 Mary Ellen Kelly died on December 27, 1981 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 61.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 306-20-6699.³ Sylvia Lee Smith was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.² She was born on February 20, 1923 at Sandy Hook, Elliott Co., Kentucky.^3,2 As of September 17, 1984,her married name was Gear.¹ She married William Ray "Bill" Gear Jr., son of William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. and Minnie Ellen Bragg, on September 17, 1984 at Grant Co., Indiana.^1,4 Sylvia Lee Smith died on November 8, 2008 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 85.^3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 313-54-5440.⁴ Janice Sue Gear was born on May 2, 1951 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^5,2,4 As of January 6, 1968,her married name was Oliver.³ She married Kenneth William Oliver on January 6, 1968 at Grant Co., Indiana.³ Janice Sue Gear died on January 5, 2009 at Florence, Boone Co., Kentucky, at age 57.^5,2,4 She Janice S. Oliver, 57, Marion, died at 8:30 a.m. Monday in her daughter’s residence in Florence, Ky. She was born in Marion to the late William and Mary (Kelly) Gear. She earned two associate degrees from Ivy Tech, where she was employed for 18 years as an Administrative Assistant and Receptionist. She also worked at Cracker Barrel for 10 years. Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, with Dr. Stephen Manley officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Survivors include daughters, Rhonda (Shayne) Keel, Claypool, Rashell (Michael) Wall-Duggins, Florence, Ky; brother, Donald (Miriam) Gear, Ada, Ohio; grandchildren, Kayla, Rodd, Tyland, Alexis, Kandis, and Kadance; great-granddaughter, Kami. She was preceded in death by parents and stepmother, Sylvia Gear. Memorials may be directed to Cancer Services of Grant County, Tower Suites, 305 S. Norton Ave., Marion, IN 46952. Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.
on January 7, 2009.²

     Donald Raymond Gear Donald R. Gear, 66, passed away on November 15, 2020 in Lima, OH. He was born on March 10, 1954 in Marion, IN to William and Mary Ellen (Kelly) Gear.⁴ He was born on March 10, 1954 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^4,5 He married Miriam Anwar Kazmi on June 27, 1995 at Lucas Co., Ohio.² Donald Raymond Gear died on November 15, 2020 at Lima, Allen Co., Ohio, at age 66.⁴

     Norma Jean Gear was buried at Estates of Serenity, 1101 South Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^4,2 She was born on February 17, 1930 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.² She died on April 27, 1930 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.²

     Olive Jo Pace Olive Jo Gear, 91, Marion, passed away at 9:32 pm on Monday, July 6, 2020, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. She was born in Fairmount on Saturday, April 20, 1929, to Furmant "Ted" and Ruth (Mayfield) Pace. On March 21, 1948, she married Leonard Gear, and he preceded her in death. Olive Jo was a homemaker and faithfully served her husband and family. She loved to make quilts, work on puzzles, and play cards, especially Euchre. She also liked crocheting, rocks, flowers, angels, and ladybugs, was an avid reader, and had a place at the lake. She definitely loved the "lake life". She dearly loved her family and to spend time with them. Olive was a member at Trinity United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Dickens of Marion; grandsons, Steven Bilby of Marion and Matt (Tina) Bilby of Noblesville; granddaughter, Jennifer Miller of Warsaw; great-grandsons, Tyler Bilby, Kyle Bilby, and Austin Brower; great-granddaughter, Alyssa Tate; and son-in-law, Dan Bilby of Marion. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Rita Bilby; grandson, Jason Miller; two brothers, Donald D. Pace and Phillip Pace; and two sisters, Margaret Pace and Shirley Stratton. The family will receive visitors from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm on Monday, July 13, 2020, at Integrity Funeral Care, 2901 S. Washington St., Marion, IN. Immediately following the time of visitation, a funeral service to celebrate Olive's life will begin at 1:00 pm. Chaplain Don Miller will be officiating with burial taking place at Park Cemetery.³ She was buried at Park Cemetery, Fairmount, Grant Co., Indiana.^4,3 She was born on April 20, 1929 at Fairmount, Grant Co., Indiana.^4,3 As of March 21, 1948,her married name was Gear.¹ She married Leonard Leon Gear, son of William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. and Minnie Ellen Bragg, on March 21, 1948.^1,2,4,3 Olive Jo Pace died on July 6, 2020 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 91.³

     Rita Kay Gear Rita K. (Gear) Bilby, 69, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018, in her Marion home. She was born in Marion to Leonard and Olive (Pace) Gear on October 3, 1948. Rita graduated from Marion High School in 1966. She worked as a teacher’s aide for Marion Community Schools for over 25 years. She enjoyed spending summers at Yellow Creek Lake, doing crafts and anything that involved her grandsons’ sports activities. Rita is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Dan Bilby, Marion; sons, Steve Bilby, Marion, and Matthew (Tina) Bilby, Noblesville; dog, Princess; mother, Olive Gear, Marion; sister, Karen Dickens, Marion; grandsons, Tyler and Kyle Bilby (her sunshines), both from Noblesville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and best friends for over 50 years, Sue (Dale) Strausbaugh and Sandie (Butch) Briggs. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Gear, and nephew, Jason Miller. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2018, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN. Rita’s funeral service will take place on Friday, August 3, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Don Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Grant Memorial Park, Marion.³ She was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.³ She was born on October 3, 1948 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^3,4 As of November 12, 1966,her married name was Bilby.⁵ She married Dan Thomas Bilby on November 12, 1966 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^1,3,5 Rita Kay Gear died on July 27, 2018 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 69.³

     Earl Manlove Brookshire was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^4,3 His Social Security Number was 312-01-8804.⁵ He was born on February 19, 1909 at Grant Co., Indiana; The SSDI has a birth date of Feb 5, 1909.^4,5,2 He married Irene Mae Gear, daughter of William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. and Minnie Ellen Bragg, on August 7, 1930.^6,4,7,3 Earl Manlove Brookshire died on January 20, 1984 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 74.⁴ He CONVERSE, Ind. - Earl M. Brookshire, 74, Converse, died at 7:28 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 1984, in Marion General Hospital, Marion. He was born Feb. 19, 1909, in Grant County, the son of Cornelius and Effie (Manlove) Brookshire. Aug. 7, 1930, he was married in Marion to Irene M. Gear, who survives. A lifelong resident of the Converse area, he was retired in 1966 from Anaconda Wire and Cable, Marion. He also had served as a business agent for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1000. Survivors include two daughters, Gladys Mae Smith and Marguerite Chaplin of Converse; three sisters, Irene Rothermel of Marion, Jessie Smith of Anderson, and Helen Stanger of Houston, Texas; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Larrison-Martln Funeral Home in Converse with the Rev. Herschel Murray officiating. Burial will be in Grant Memorial Park, Marion. Friends may call at the mortuary from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today. on January 22, 1984.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 307-07-3049.⁶ Orville M. Francis Harris was buried at Tomlinson Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 He was born on May 25, 1905 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.^3,4,5,7,6 He married Mary Alice Gear, daughter of William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. and Minnie Ellen Bragg, circa 1950.^1,2,4 Orville M. Francis Harris died on January 17, 1986 at Winchester, Randolph Co., Indiana, at age 80.^2,4,7 He PARKER CITY, Ind. - Orville M. Harris, 80, R.R. 1, died Friday in his home. A native of Muncie, he was the son of Harvey and Frona Reese Harris. He grew up in the Mount Pleasant area. Mr. Harris served with the Army during World War II. He was owner-operator of the Harris Upholstery Shop at 1122 E. Main St. in Muncie for 37 years until his retirement in 1981. Surviving are his wife, Mary Alice Harris, to whom he had been married 36 years; a son, Earl Harris, Warsaw; and three sisters, Eva Moore, Jasonville, Martha Pearce, Indianapolis, and Evelyn Dragoo, Parker City. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilbur and Raymond Harris. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Meeks Mortuary Chapel in Muncie with Rev. Steve Conner officiating. Burial will be in Tomlinson Cemetery south of Muncie. on January 19, 1986.²

     His Social Security Number was 312-01-9465.⁵ James May Stephens was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.¹ He was born on May 7, 1912 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.^5,1,2,3 He married Lucille Evelyn Gear, daughter of William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. and Minnie Ellen Bragg, on January 29, 1948 at Grant Co., Indiana.^6,1,4 James May Stephens died on October 27, 1989 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 77.^5,1

     John Davis McKinney was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 314-05-3619.⁵ He was born on November 8, 1920 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^5,3,2 He married Mildred Ellen Gear, daughter of William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. and Minnie Ellen Bragg, on June 27, 1948 at Grant Co., Indiana.^6,2,1 John Davis McKinney died on January 12, 2002 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 81.^5,2

     His Social Security Number was 312-14-5838.⁶ Orville Forest Yohn Sr. was buried at Pineview Cemetery, Interlachen, Putnam Co., Florida.⁵ He was born on February 12, 1902 at Indiana.^2,6,3,5 He married Mildred Mae Bragg, daughter of Frank Russell Bragg and Rhoda Alice Stephens, on April 9, 1922 at Herbst, Grant Co., Indiana.^1,4,7,8 Orville Forest Yohn Sr. died on February 18, 1982 at Putnam Co., Florida, at age 80.^3,4,5

     Eleanor Mae Yohn was buried at South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.^4,8 She was born on December 12, 1922 at Herbst, Grant Co., Indiana.^2,4,9 As of circa 1944,her married name was Donham.⁴ She married Okla DeLoss Donham Jr. circa 1944.^4,10 Eleanor Mae Yohn died on November 22, 2010 at Winchester, Randolph Co., Indiana, at age 87.^4,9 She Eleanor Mae Donham, 87, of Winchester, passed away Monday, November 22, 2010 at St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Winchester. She was born December 9, 1922 in Herbst to Orville F. and Mildred (Bragg) Yohn, Sr. Eleanor was a graduate of Kokomo High School and a homemaker. She was a former member of Deerfield United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women‚Äôs Group. She loved visiting former churches and their congregations. She loved cooking and her grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Orville (wife Brenda) Donham of Winchester and Robert (wife Rose) Donham of Fountain City; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Rhoda Mast and Ronnie Moyers, both of Kokomo; a sister-in-law, Eve Yohn and several nieces and nephews. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 years, Okla Deloss Donham; and two brothers, Orville F. Yohn, Jr., and Tommie Yohn. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at South Mound Cemetery, New Castle. There will be no calling hours. Walker Funeral Home, Winchester is in charge of arrangements. on November 23, 2010.⁴

     Orville Forest "Bud" Yohn Jr. was buried at Albright Cemetery, north side of Howard County Road, 250S, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 313-14-6639.¹⁰ He was born on April 8, 1926 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^10,2,3,4,5 He married Evelyn Jane Earlywine on December 14, 1946 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^4,5,11 Orville Forest "Bud" Yohn Jr. died on October 8, 2004 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 78.^10,4,5,11 He GREENTOWN — Orville F. "Bud" Yohn Jr., 78, Greentown died at 11:35 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2004, at St Joseph Hospital, Kokomo. He was born April 8, 1926 in Kokomo, the son of the late Orville F. Yohn, and the late Mildred Bragg. On Dec. 14, 1946, in Kokomo, he married Evelyn Jane Earlywine. He was employed with Haynes Stellite for 31 years, retiring in 1980. He was a veteran, serving in the US. Army. He was a member of the Howard Lodge 93 F&AM, lifetime member of the VFW Post 1152, K.O.F.F. Club and the Mayors Advisory Senior Board. He was an avid bowler in three leagues, liked playing golf, volunteered at the Senior Citizens Center and was an avid reader, especially of history. He also was affiliated with the Faith United Methodist Church, and was a former member of the Moose Lodge. Survivors are his wife, Evelyn "Eve" Jane Yohn of Greentown; daughters, Pamela Jane Yohn, Kokomo, Angela Lynn and husband Harry Sparks, Greentown, Patricia Ann and husband Ed Catron, Noblesville, Christine Sue and husband Jeff Newton, Lowell, Margaret "Margi" Bailey and companion Pat Bookmiller, Russiaville; sisters, Eleanor Donham, Winchester, Rhoda and husband Billy Mast, Kokomo, Ronda and husband J.R Moyers, Greentown; grandchildren, Deana, Shawn, Melanie, Matthew, Marc, Jason, Patric, Jonathan, Andrew, Amber, Kyle; great-grandchildren, Scotti, Alex, Destiny, Keegen, Dominic, Braden, Korben; Madison, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jeffrey Allen Yohn; one brother, Tommy Yohn; one sister Mildred Anna Yohn. Services are 10:00 am Tuesday at Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo. Pastors Jeff Newton and Evan Strong will officiate. Burial will be in Albright Cemetery Kokomo, with Kokomo Military Rites. on October 10, 2004.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 317-16-8534.⁸ Thomas Lee "Tommie" Yohn was buried at Osceola Memory Gardens, Kissimmee, Osceola Co., Florida.⁷ He was born on July 28, 1928 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^8,3,4,7 He married Nilah Jane Jones on March 1, 1963 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^9,7,10 Thomas Lee "Tommie" Yohn died on February 4, 1980 at Kissimmee, Osceola Co., Florida, at age 51.^8,3,7 He KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Tommie Lee Yohn, 52, 309 S. Lilly St., died Monday, Feb. 4, 1980, in Community Hospital here. Born July 28, 1928, in Kokomo, Ind., he was the son of Orvllle and Mildred Yohn. He was married March 1, 1983, to Nilah McNalley, who survives. He joined the Navy In 1948 and the Air Force In 1954. He was formerly employed by Stelllte Division and Tom Thumb Tavern in Kokomo. He moved to Klssimmee In 1972 and was employed by Disney World until two years ago. Also surviving are his parents of Interlachen, Fla; a daughter, Sandy Donat of Wawaka, Ind; a son, Mark Yohn of Klssimmee; five stepchildren, Jane Burger of Lake Worth, Fla., Janet McNalley, Debra Farrell and Joyce Mitchell, all of Kokomo, and Kevin McNalley of Delphi, Ind; a brother, Orville "Bud" Yohn Jr. of Greentown, Ind; three sisters, Eleanor Donham of Llncolnville, Ind., and Honda Moyers and Rhoda Mast, both of Kokomo, and nine grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Grissom Funeral Home, Kissimmee. Burial will be in Oscelo Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Kissimmee. on February 6, 1980.⁷

     Ruth Ellen Turner was buried at Estates of Serenity, 1101 South Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.³ She was born on November 21, 1910 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,2 She (an unknown value) on October 23, 1918 at Grant Co., Indiana.²

     Wilson B. Payne married Thelma E. Turner, daughter of Norton Commadore Turner and Minnie Ann Stephens, on September 30, 1921 at Grant Co., Indiana.¹ Wilson B. Payne died in December, 1969 at Grant Co., Indiana.²

     Hazel Helena Barker was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.³ Her Social Security Number was 309-05-4737.⁴ She was born on January 24, 1909 at Indiana.^1,4 As of September 19, 1927,her married name was Chism.¹ She married Ferel "Pell" Chism, son of Ira N. Chism and Cora Stephens, on September 19, 1927.^1,2 Hazel Helena Barker died on January 12, 1999 at Carmel, Hamilton Co., Indiana, at age 89.^1,4