Philip Underriner1,2

M, b. September, 1859
     Philip Underriner was born in September, 1859 at Ohio.1 He married Mary Jane Stephens, daughter of Lewis Stephens and Nancy Ellen Crousore, on January 29, 1890 at Howard Co., Indiana.2 Philip Underriner and Mary Jane Stephens were divorced before December 12, 1892; Philip Underriner was enumerated as divorced in the 1900 Census.1

Family

Mary Jane Stephens b. March 12, 1868, d. August 19, 1952
Marriage*Philip Underriner married Mary Jane Stephens, daughter of Lewis Stephens and Nancy Ellen Crousore, on January 29, 1890 at Howard Co., Indiana.2 
Divorce* Philip Underriner and Mary Jane Stephens were divorced before December 12, 1892; Philip Underriner was enumerated as divorced in the 1900 Census.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.

Fred Reese Underriner1,2,3

M, b. June 2, 1890, d. July 5, 1967
FatherPhilip Underriner1 b. September, 1859
MotherMary Jane Stephens1,4,5 b. March 12, 1868, d. August 19, 1952
     His Social Security Number was 315-07-1051.6 Fred Reese Underriner married Hazel June Mills.7,8 Fred Reese Underriner was born on June 2, 1890 at Howard Co., Indiana.2,3,6 He died on July 5, 1967 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 77.3,9 He Mrs. Madonna Hinkle, Alto Road, Kokomo, has received word of the death of her brother, Fred R. Underriner. He had been in ill health for the past two months, and died of a heart attack at 5 a.m. Wednesday in his home in Houston, Tex. He was born in Howard County June 2, 1890, and had resided here until the 1930s. Funeral arrangements pending in Houston. on July 5, 1967.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 132, District 148, Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana10
1920Dwelling 95, District 120, Ward 1, Kokomo, Howard Co., IndianaFred and his sons were enumerated in the household of his brother-in-law Roscoe Hinkle11

Occupation

1910Farm laborer10
1920Automobile grinder11

Family

Hazel June Mills b. June 16, 1897, d. October 18, 1919
Marriage*Fred Reese Underriner married Hazel June Mills.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Fred R. Underriner obituary in the Jul 5, 1967 edition.
  4. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Delbert Hollis Lamb obituary in the Jul 3, 1947 edition.
  5. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Mary J. Lamb obituary in the Aug 19, 1952 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  8. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  9. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  13. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Hazel June Mills1,2,3

F, b. June 16, 1897, d. October 18, 1919
     Hazel June Mills was buried at Crown Point Cemetery, 1101 East Sycamore St., Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.4 Her married name was Underriner.1 She married Fred Reese Underriner, son of Philip Underriner and Mary Jane Stephens.1,3 Hazel June Mills was born on June 16, 1897 at Tipton Co., Indiana.3 She died on October 18, 1919 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 22.5,3

Family

Fred Reese Underriner b. June 2, 1890, d. July 5, 1967
Marriage*She married Fred Reese Underriner, son of Philip Underriner and Mary Jane Stephens.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S4827] Crown Point Cemetery, Howard Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S7559] Indiana Works Projects Administration, Indiana, WPA Death Index, 1882-1920.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Noel Ray Underriner1,2

M, b. September 11, 1914, d. December 23, 1914
FatherFred Reese Underriner3,1,2 b. June 2, 1890, d. July 5, 1967
MotherHazel June Mills3,1,2 b. June 16, 1897, d. October 18, 1919
     Noel Ray Underriner was born on September 11, 1914 at Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana.3,1 He died on December 23, 1914 at Clay Township, Howard Co., Indiana.2

Citations

  1. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.

Wayne Underriner1

M, b. July 5, 1919, d. October 6, 1919
FatherFred Reese Underriner2,1 b. June 2, 1890, d. July 5, 1967
MotherHazel June Mills2,1 b. June 16, 1897, d. October 18, 1919
     Wayne Underriner was born on July 5, 1919 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.2,1 He died on October 6, 1919 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.1

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.

Wilfred Harrison Underriner1,2,3,4

M, b. September 26, 1915, d. September 9, 1988
FatherFred Reese Underriner5,6,2 b. June 2, 1890, d. July 5, 1967
MotherHazel June Mills5,2 b. June 16, 1897, d. October 18, 1919
     His Social Security Number was 314-01-2374.7 Wilfred Harrison Underriner was buried at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 E Harney Lane, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., California.4 He married Heidi M. Brodersen.8 Wilfred Harrison Underriner married Viola Doris Schlief.4 Wilfred Harrison Underriner was born on September 26, 1915 at Jackson, Cass Co., Indiana.5,7,1,2,3,4 He and Heidi M. Brodersen were divorced in June, 1975 at Kings Co., California.8 Wilfred Harrison Underriner died on September 9, 1988 at San Joaquin Co., California, at age 72.7,1,4,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 95, District 120, Ward 1, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana6
1930Dwelling 100, District 26, Greentown, Howard Co., IndianaEnumerated in the household of his uncle Ezra Lamb10

Family 1

Heidi M. Brodersen
Marriage*Wilfred Harrison Underriner married Heidi M. Brodersen.8 
Divorce* Wilfred Harrison Underriner and Heidi M. Brodersen were divorced in June, 1975 at Kings Co., California.8 

Family 2

Viola Doris Schlief b. July 8, 1925, d. May 12, 1983
Marriage*Wilfred Harrison Underriner married Viola Doris Schlief.4 
Child
  • Timothy L. Underriner11

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S6852] Cherokee Memorial Park, San Joaquin Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Floyd Gerald Underriner1,2,3,4

M, b. June 17, 1912, d. February 21, 1979
FatherFred Reese Underriner1,3,4 b. June 2, 1890, d. July 5, 1967
MotherHazel June Mills1,3,4 b. June 16, 1897, d. October 18, 1919
     His Social Security Number was 314-01-2373.5 Floyd Gerald Underriner was buried at Hopewell Memorial Park, Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida.6 He and Mary Viola Duncan were divorced.7 Floyd Gerald Underriner was born on June 17, 1912 at Taylor Township, Howard Co., Indiana.5,2,3,4 He married Mary Viola Duncan on September 7, 1940 at Tipton Co., Indiana.4 Floyd Gerald Underriner died on February 21, 1979 at Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 66.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 95, District 120, Ward 1, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 284, District 27, Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana8

Family

Mary Viola Duncan b. July 26, 1915, d. August 15, 1990
Divorce*Floyd Gerald Underriner and Mary Viola Duncan were divorced.7 
Marriage* Floyd Gerald Underriner married Mary Viola Duncan on September 7, 1940 at Tipton Co., Indiana.4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  3. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  4. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S7867] Hopewell Memorial Park, Sarasota Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Alba Claudine "Claudie" Hinkle1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 19, 1912, d. February 17, 2006
FatherRoscoe Hinkle1,2,3,6,7,4,5,8 b. April 4, 1892, d. April 26, 1957
MotherAlba Madonna/Madona Lamb1,2,3,6,7,4,5,8 b. July 24, 1893, d. August 31, 1971
     Alba Claudine "Claudie" Hinkle was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard County Road #50N, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.9,5 She was born on February 19, 1912 at Wildcat Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.6,7,4,5 As of January 3, 1948,her married name was Hudson.6 She married Thurman Max Hudson on January 3, 1948.6 Alba Claudine "Claudie" Hinkle died on February 17, 2006 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 93.6,5 She Claudine Hudson, 93, 2501 Friendship Blvd., died 3:07 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, at her home. Born Feb. 19, 1912, in Tipton County, she was a daughter of Roscoe and Madonna (Lamb) Hinkle. On Jan. 3, 1948, she married Max Hudson and he died Nov. 9, 1997. She graduated from Kokomo High School in 1931 and was a homemaker. on February 18, 2006.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 95, District 120, Ward 1, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 175, District 15, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 60, District 34-15B, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana8

Family

Thurman Max Hudson b. September 3, 1917, d. November 9, 1997
Marriage*Alba Claudine "Claudie" Hinkle married Thurman Max Hudson on January 3, 1948.6 

Citations

  1. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Claudine Hudson obituary in the Feb 18, 2006 edition.
  7. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4417] Greenlawn Cemetery, Howard Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

Dr. Edward Eugene Packard1,2

M, b. March 25, 1924, d. December 3, 2014
FatherJames Edward "Eddie" Packard Jr.1,3 b. August 9, 1898, d. March, 1984
MotherMerle Macie Lamb1,3 b. September 10, 1897, d. March, 1973
     Dr. Edward Eugene Packard Edward E. Packard, 90, died December 2, 2014. Services will be private. Care Cremation and Funeral Service are Entrusted with Final Care.4 He married Judy Unknown.5 Dr. Edward Eugene Packard was born on March 25, 1924 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.2 He married Mary Isabelle Growcock in 1953. Dr. Edward Eugene Packard and Mary Isabelle Growcock were divorced in 1971 at Indiana. Dr. Edward Eugene Packard died on December 3, 2014 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 90.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 248, District 16, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 291, District 27-20, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana3

Family 1

Judy Unknown
Marriage*Dr. Edward Eugene Packard married Judy Unknown.5 

Family 2

Mary Isabelle Growcock b. February 20, 1932, d. August 25, 2000
Marriage*Dr. Edward Eugene Packard married Mary Isabelle Growcock in 1953. 
Divorce* Dr. Edward Eugene Packard and Mary Isabelle Growcock were divorced in 1971 at Indiana. 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5197] Web: Indiana, Marion Public Library Birth Index, 1882-1978, online http://gen.marion.lib.in.us/
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5198] Care Cremation & Funeral Service, online http://www.carecremationservices.com/, From the Edward E. Packard obituary.
  5. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Lola D. Gillam obituary in the Aug 5, 2003 edition.

Minnie Ellen Bragg1,2,3,4

F, b. December 11, 1892, d. July 12, 1963
FatherFrank Russell Bragg5,7,8 b. December 21, 1866, d. November 13, 1936
MotherRhoda Alice Stephens5,6,7,8 b. December 1, 1871, d. May 7, 1962
     Minnie Ellen Bragg was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.8,9 She was born on December 11, 1892 at Sheridan, Hamilton Co., Indiana.5,10,11,8,9 As of January 22, 1910,her married name was Gear.1 She married William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. on January 22, 1910 at Grant Co., Indiana.1,2 Minnie Ellen Bragg and William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. were divorced in August, 1941.4 As of June 4, 1956,her married name was Perkins.11 Minnie Ellen Bragg married Everett Perkins on June 4, 1956 at Indiana.11 Minnie Ellen Bragg died on July 12, 1963 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 70.10,8,9 She Mrs. Minnie Gear Perkins, 70, 1739 W. 10th St., died at 10 p.m. Friday in Marion General Hospital. She became ill Thursday. Mrs. Perkins was born in Sheridan and had been a Marion resident for the past 35 years. She was a member of Westside Assembly of God Church and a former employee of the Marion VA Hospital and Spencer Hotel. Survivors include three sons, William, Leonard and Howard, all of Marion; four daughters, Mrs. James Stephens and Mrs. John McKinney, Marion; Mrs. Earl Brookshire, Converse, and Mrs. Orville Harris, Parker; one brother, Kenneth Bragg, Anderson; one sister, Mrs. Orville Yohn, Kokomo; fourteen grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The body was taken to 814 S. Adams St., where funeral arrangements are pending. on July 13, 1963.10

Census Records

1900Dwelling 399, District 106, Pipe Creek Township, Madison Co., Indiana5
1920Dwelling 123, District 157, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana12
1930Dwelling 362, District 3, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana13
1940Dwelling 83, District 27-10, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana14

Family 1

William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. b. March 11, 1888, d. November 17, 1957
Marriage*Minnie Ellen Bragg married William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. on January 22, 1910 at Grant Co., Indiana.1,2 
Divorce* Minnie Ellen Bragg and William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. were divorced in August, 1941.4 
Children

Family 2

Everett Perkins b. May 10, 1893, d. May 25, 1974
Marriage*Minnie Ellen Bragg married Everett Perkins on June 4, 1956 at Indiana.11 

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the William R. Gear, Jr., obituary in the Sep 20, 2005 edition.
  3. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Leonard L. Gear obituary in the Oct 31, 2004 edition.
  4. [S2112] Appleby/Bilby Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4403088/person/-1401472371
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2111] Logansport Pharos-Tribune, From the George Thomas Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 2007 edition.
  7. [S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Frank Bragg obituary in the Nov 14, 1936 edition.
  8. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  9. [S4236] Gardens of Memory, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S2113] Leader Tribune, From the Minnie Gear Perkins obituary in the Jul 13, 1963 edition.
  11. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell Earl Gear obituary in the Jun 18, 1933 edition.
  16. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Irene Mae Brookshire obituary in the Oct 21, 1999 edition.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Gear-Kelly marriage announcement in the Jul 4, 1942 edition.
  19. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Ardis Maxine Elliott1,2,3,4

F, b. January 13, 1910, d. January 20, 1946
     Ardis Maxine Elliott was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.5,4 She and Kenneth Homer "Jack" Bragg were divorced.4,6 Ardis Maxine Elliott was born on January 13, 1910 at Lansing, Allamakee Co., Iowa.1,4 As of June 29, 1929,her married name was Bragg.1 She married Kenneth Homer "Jack" Bragg, son of Frank Russell Bragg and Rhoda Alice Stephens, on June 29, 1929 at Hampton, Franklin Co., Iowa.1,4,6 Ardis Maxine Elliott died on January 20, 1946 at Sweetser, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 36.4,6 She Mrs. Maxine Bragg, 36, of Marion who was known here, was killed about 8:30 o'clock Sunday night when the automobile in which she was riding was struck by a train at Sweetser. She was formerly the wife of Jack Bragg of Herbst. Surviving are five children, Dona, Jackie, Bobbie, Bonnie Jo and Dickie. on January 22, 1946.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 277, District 23, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Iowa7
1940Dwelling 116, District 27-27, Franklin Township, Grant Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1940Waitress8

Family

Kenneth Homer "Jack" Bragg b. December 15, 1907, d. June 6, 1967
Divorce*Ardis Maxine Elliott and Kenneth Homer "Jack" Bragg were divorced.4,6 
Marriage* Ardis Maxine Elliott married Kenneth Homer "Jack" Bragg, son of Frank Russell Bragg and Rhoda Alice Stephens, on June 29, 1929 at Hampton, Franklin Co., Iowa.1,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  2. [S2671] Needham Storey Wampner Funeral Homes and FuneralNet, online http://www.nswcares.com/_mgxroot/page_10815.php?task=Current&listing=All, From the Robert R. Bragg obituary.
  3. [S2671] Needham Storey Wampner Funeral Homes and FuneralNet, online http://www.nswcares.com/_mgxroot/page_10815.php?task=Current&listing=All, From the Bonnie J. Davis obituary.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S2673] Grant Memorial Park, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=howard&GSfn=william&GSby=1927&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=11974354&CRid=85183&df=all&
  6. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Maxine Bragg obituary in the Jan 22, 1946 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Kenneth H. Bragg obituary in the Jun 7, 1967 edition.
  10. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Donna M. Hutchins obituary in the Aug 30, 1985 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Elsie Mae Frank1

F, b. circa 1900
     Elsie Mae Frank and Lester Ray Bragg were divorced.2 Elsie Mae Frank was born circa 1900 at Pennsylvania.3 As of April 4, 1920,her married name was Bragg.1 She married Lester Ray Bragg, son of Frank Russell Bragg and Rhoda Alice Stephens, on April 4, 1920 at Grant Co., Indiana.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 379, District 11, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 573, District 27-14, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana4

Family

Lester Ray Bragg b. February 10, 1900, d. September 28, 1943
Divorce*Elsie Mae Frank and Lester Ray Bragg were divorced.2 
Marriage* Elsie Mae Frank married Lester Ray Bragg, son of Frank Russell Bragg and Rhoda Alice Stephens, on April 4, 1920 at Grant Co., Indiana.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S4841] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Marriage Index, 1831-2008.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8982] Raven-Choate Funeral Home, online www.ravenchoate.com, From the Evelyn M. Henderson obituary.

Evelyn Mae Bragg1,2

F, b. October 25, 1921, d. December 14, 2017
FatherLester Ray Bragg3 b. February 10, 1900, d. September 28, 1943
MotherElsie Mae Frank3,4 b. circa 1900
     Evelyn Mae Bragg was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.4,5 She Evelyn M. Henderson, age 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 14, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor in Marion. The daughter of Elsie Mae Bragg, she was born in Converse, Indiana on October 25, 1921. She was a production worker at Gen Corp for 30 years. Evelyn was a member of Hillside Wesleyan Methodist Church where she loved teaching Sunday School. Evelyn was also a talented artist and musician. Survivors include one son Michael (Marilyn) Bobo and one daughter Sondra Deeter, both of Marion, five grandchildren Angela Bobo, Aaron Bobo, Terry Deeter, Troy Deeter and Todd Deeter, several great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Two grandchildren Tony Deeter and Tracy Bobo preceded her in death. Graveside services will be held at 1 o'clock p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Grant Memorial Park Cemetery, 1606 West 26th Street, Marion.4 Her married name was Henderson.4 She and Robert Roy Bobo were divorced.6 Evelyn Mae Bragg married Unknown Henderson.4 Evelyn Mae Bragg was born on October 25, 1921 at Converse, Grant Co., Indiana.1,2,4 As of August 7, 1939,her married name was Bobo.2 She married Robert Roy Bobo on August 7, 1939 at Indiana.2 Evelyn Mae Bragg died on December 14, 2017 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 96.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 379, District 11, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 527, District 27-14, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana7

Family 1

Unknown Henderson
Marriage*Evelyn Mae Bragg married Unknown Henderson.4 

Family 2

Robert Roy Bobo b. September 19, 1915, d. December 13, 2006
Divorce*Evelyn Mae Bragg and Robert Roy Bobo were divorced.6 
Marriage* Evelyn Mae Bragg married Robert Roy Bobo on August 7, 1939 at Indiana.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4239] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Birth Index, 1882-1978.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S8982] Raven-Choate Funeral Home, online www.ravenchoate.com, From the Evelyn M. Henderson obituary.
  5. [S2673] Grant Memorial Park, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=howard&GSfn=william&GSby=1927&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=11974354&CRid=85183&df=all&
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S10263] Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, online www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com, From the Sandra Deeter obituary.

William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 11, 1888, d. November 17, 1957
     William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. was buried at Estates of Serenity, 1101 South Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.8,9 He was born on March 11, 1888 at Grant Co., Indiana.3,8 He married Minnie Ellen Bragg, daughter of Frank Russell Bragg and Rhoda Alice Stephens, on January 22, 1910 at Grant Co., Indiana.2,6 William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. and Minnie Ellen Bragg were divorced in August, 1941.7 William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. died on November 17, 1957 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 69.8 He William L. Gear, 70, 1002 N. Branson St., died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Marion General Hospital, where he was a patient for five days. He had been ill for 11 years. Born in Grant County, Mr. Gear spent his life in this community. He was a carpenter, and he was last employed at the Marion Malleable Iron Works. He attended Faith Mission Chapel. The body was taken to 814 s. Adams St., where it will remain until 1 p.m. Wednesday. At that time it will be removed to the Faith Chapel, where rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. The Rev. Clara Scott will be in charge and burial will be in IOOF Cemetery. Survivors include the widow, Lena; four daughters, Mrs. Earlville Harris, Parker and Mrs. Lucile Stephens and Mrs. Mildred McKinney, Marion; three sons, William R., Leonard L., and Howard M., all of Marion; one brother, George W., Long Beach, Calif; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Haynes, Landess, and Mrs. Millie Batchelor, Marion; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. on November 18, 1957.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 73, District 63, Green Township, Grant Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 123, District 157, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana4
1930Dwelling 362, District 3, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 83, District 27-10, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1910Farm laborer1
1920Farm laborer4
1930Truck factory laborer5
1940Painting contractor10

Family

Minnie Ellen Bragg b. December 11, 1892, d. July 12, 1963
Marriage*William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. married Minnie Ellen Bragg, daughter of Frank Russell Bragg and Rhoda Alice Stephens, on January 22, 1910 at Grant Co., Indiana.2,6 
Divorce* William Ray "Willie" Gear Sr. and Minnie Ellen Bragg were divorced in August, 1941.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the William R. Gear, Jr., obituary in the Sep 20, 2005 edition.
  7. [S2112] Appleby/Bilby Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4403088/person/-1401472371
  8. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the William L. Gear obituary in the Nov 18, 1957 edition.
  9. [S4415] Estates of Serenity, Grant Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Leonard L. Gear obituary in the Oct 31, 2004 edition.
  12. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell Earl Gear obituary in the Jun 18, 1933 edition.
  13. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  14. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Irene Mae Brookshire obituary in the Oct 21, 1999 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Gear-Kelly marriage announcement in the Jul 4, 1942 edition.
  17. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Russell Earl Gear1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 23, 1910, d. June 13, 1933
FatherWilliam Ray "Willie" Gear Sr.1,3,4,6 b. March 11, 1888, d. November 17, 1957
MotherMinnie Ellen Bragg1,3,4,6 b. December 11, 1892, d. July 12, 1963
     Russell Earl Gear was buried at Estates of Serenity, 1101 South Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.4,5,6 He was born on October 23, 1910 at Grant Co., Indiana.6 He married Norma G. Pope on August 16, 1929 at Grant Co., Indiana.7 Russell Earl Gear died on June 13, 1933 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 22.6 He Russell Earl Gear, 23, died early today at his home 1304 South Maple street. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Nazarene church and will be in charge of Rev. Fred Wright. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. He is survived by his widow, Norma; two-months-old daughter; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Gear; four sisters, Mrs. Earl Brookshire and Mary Alice, Lucille and Mildred at home and four brothers, William, Kenneth, Leonard and Howard Gear. on June 18, 1933.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 123, District 157, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 308, District 3, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana2

Occupation

1930Truck factory laborer2

Family

Norma G. Pope
Marriage*Russell Earl Gear married Norma G. Pope on August 16, 1929 at Grant Co., Indiana.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Leonard L. Gear obituary in the Oct 31, 2004 edition.
  4. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell Earl Gear obituary in the Jun 18, 1933 edition.
  5. [S4415] Estates of Serenity, Grant Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  7. [S2112] Appleby/Bilby Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4403088/person/-1401472371
  8. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Irene Mae Gear1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 14, 1913, d. October 19, 1999
FatherWilliam Ray "Willie" Gear Sr.1,2,3,4,5 b. March 11, 1888, d. November 17, 1957
MotherMinnie Ellen Bragg1,2,3,4,5 b. December 11, 1892, d. July 12, 1963
     Her Social Security Number was 309-05-2741.6 Irene Mae Gear was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.4,5,7 She was born on December 14, 1913 at Grant Co., Indiana.4,6,5 As of August 7, 1930,her married name was Brookshire.7 She married Earl Manlove Brookshire on August 7, 1930.4,8,9,7 Irene Mae Gear died on October 19, 1999 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 85.4,6,5 She Irene Mae Brookshire, 85, 505 N. Bradner Ave., died at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday in Bradner Village Health Care Center. She was born in Grant County to the late William and Minnie (Bragg) Gear. She owned Brookshire cleaners, Converse, until 1973. She was a member of Converse United Methodist Church, Xenia Home Economics Club, Pythian Sisters, Rebekahs, Dorcas Circle, and United Methodist Women. She was past president of the Converse Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include a daughter, Gladys Smith, Urbana, Ill; two brothers, William and Leonard Gear, both of Marion; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; a daughter, Marguerite Chaplin; four sisters; and three brothers. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Larrison-Martin Duncan Funeral Home, 308 E. Marion St., Converse, with the Rev. Steven McPeek officiating. Burial will be in Grant Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. on October 21, 1999.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 123, District 157, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 362, District 3, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 101, District 27-10, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1940Glove factory worker10

Family

Earl Manlove Brookshire b. February 19, 1909, d. January 20, 1984
Marriage*Irene Mae Gear married Earl Manlove Brookshire on August 7, 1930.4,8,9,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Leonard L. Gear obituary in the Oct 31, 2004 edition.
  4. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Irene Mae Brookshire obituary in the Oct 21, 1999 edition.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2673] Grant Memorial Park, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=howard&GSfn=william&GSby=1927&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=11974354&CRid=85183&df=all&
  8. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Earl M. Brookshire obituary in the Jan 22, 1984 edition.
  9. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Mildred E. McKinney obituary in the Dec 6, 1970 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Marguerite A. Chapin obituary in the Jan 2, 1986 edition.
  12. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mary Alice Gear1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. August 20, 1917, d. August 1, 1994
FatherWilliam Ray "Willie" Gear Sr.1,2,3,4,6,7 b. March 11, 1888, d. November 17, 1957
MotherMinnie Ellen Bragg1,2,3,4,6,7 b. December 11, 1892, d. July 12, 1963
     Her Social Security Number was 314-10-8854.8 Mary Alice Gear was buried at Tomlinson Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana.5,7,9 She was born on August 20, 1917 at Sims, Grant Co., Indiana.8,5,6,7 As of before 1940,her married name was Shane.10 She married Merrill Monte Shane before 1940.6,10 As of circa 1948,her married name was Gardner.6 Mary Alice Gear married Unknown Gardner circa 1948.6 As of circa 1950,her married name was Harris.11 Mary Alice Gear married Orville M. Francis Harris circa 1950.12,11,7 Mary Alice Gear died on August 1, 1994 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 76.8,5,7 She Mary Alice Harris, 76, 2023 W. Euclid Ave., Marion, died at 6:37 p.m. Monday in Marion General Hospital. Mrs. Harris was born in Sims. She lived in Muncie for seven years before moving to Parker City in 1956. She lived there 30 years before moving to Marion in 1986. She was a homemaker and had been working from her home as a seamstress. She was formerly active in friends Church Ladies Auxiliary, and was a former Cub Scout den mother in Parker City. She also formerly attended the Parker City Friends Church. Survivors include her son, Earl L., Marion; two brothers, William Gear, Jr., Marion and Leonard Gear, Gas City; and a sister, Irene Brookshire, Converse. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Needham-Storer Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, with the Rev. Marion Creech officiating. Burial will be in the Tomlinson Cemetery, Muncie, with graveside services at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. on August 3, 1994.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 123, District 157, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 362, District 3, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 92, District 24-6, Northeast Gooding, Gooding Co., Idaho10

Family 1

Merrill Monte Shane b. June 20, 1914, d. November 25, 1975
Marriage*Mary Alice Gear married Merrill Monte Shane before 1940.6,10 

Family 2

Unknown Gardner
Marriage*Mary Alice Gear married Unknown Gardner circa 1948.6 

Family 3

Orville M. Francis Harris b. May 25, 1905, d. January 17, 1986
Marriage*Mary Alice Gear married Orville M. Francis Harris circa 1950.12,11,7 
Child
  • Earl L. Harris5,11

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Leonard L. Gear obituary in the Oct 31, 2004 edition.
  4. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell Earl Gear obituary in the Jun 18, 1933 edition.
  5. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Mary Alice Harris obituary in the Aug 3, 1994 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S6782] Tomlinson Cemetery, Delaware Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S8835] Star Press, The, From the Orville M. Harris obituary in the Jan 19, 1986 edition.
  12. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Mildred E. McKinney obituary in the Dec 6, 1970 edition.

Lucille Evelyn Gear1,2,3

F, b. September 13, 1919, d. November 11, 1991
FatherWilliam Ray "Willie" Gear Sr.1,4,2,5,6,3 b. March 11, 1888, d. November 17, 1957
MotherMinnie Ellen Bragg1,4,2,5,3 b. December 11, 1892, d. July 12, 1963
     Her Social Security Number was 311-14-7950.7 Lucille Evelyn Gear was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.8,3 She was born on September 13, 1919 at Howard Co., Indiana.7,3 As of February 27, 1937,her married name was Hiatt.9 She married Dale Claude Hiatt on February 27, 1937 at Grant Co., Indiana.9 As of January 29, 1948,her married name was Stephens.10 Lucille Evelyn Gear married James May Stephens on January 29, 1948 at Grant Co., Indiana.11,3,10 Lucille Evelyn Gear died on November 11, 1991 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 72.7,8,3 She Lucille Evelyn Stephens, 72, Bradner Village Health Care Center, Marion, died at 12:15 a.m. Monday in the center. Mrs. Stephens was born in Madison County and lived in Marion for 72 years. She retired as a production worker for Marion Screw Products after working there for 15 years. Survivors include two sisters, Irene Brookshire, Converse, and Mary Alice Harris, Marion; two brothers, William gear, Marion, and Leonard Gear, Gas City; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Needham-Storey Funeral Service, Needhan Chapel, 814 S. Adams St., Marion with the Rev. David Schwarz officiating. Burial will be in Grant Memorial Park cemetery, Marion. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. on November 12, 1991.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 123, District 157, Union Township, Howard Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 362, District 3, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana4
1940Dwelling 36, District 27-13, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana12

Family 1

Dale Claude Hiatt b. March 4, 1916, d. June 7, 1978
Marriage*Lucille Evelyn Gear married Dale Claude Hiatt on February 27, 1937 at Grant Co., Indiana.9 
Child

Family 2

James May Stephens b. May 7, 1912, d. October 27, 1989
Marriage*Lucille Evelyn Gear married James May Stephens on January 29, 1948 at Grant Co., Indiana.11,3,10 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Leonard L. Gear obituary in the Oct 31, 2004 edition.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell Earl Gear obituary in the Jun 18, 1933 edition.
  6. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the William L. Gear obituary in the Nov 18, 1957 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Lucille Evelyn Stephens obituary in the Nov 12, 1991 edition.
  9. [S2112] Appleby/Bilby Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4403088/person/-1401472371
  10. [S4841] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Marriage Index, 1831-2008.
  11. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Mildred E. McKinney obituary in the Dec 6, 1970 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Ray "Bill" Gear Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. May 29, 1921, d. September 19, 2005
FatherWilliam Ray "Willie" Gear Sr.1,2,9,10,11,12,13,4,6,7,8 b. March 11, 1888, d. November 17, 1957
MotherMinnie Ellen Bragg1,9,2,10,11,14,13,4,6,7,8 b. December 11, 1892, d. July 12, 1963
     William Ray "Bill" Gear Jr. was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.2,4,5 His Social Security Number was 316-09-8951.15 He was born on May 29, 1921 at Converse, Grant Co., Indiana.2,15,3,4,7,16 He married Mary Ellen Kelly on June 27, 1942 at Hemlock, Howard Co., Indiana.2,6,4 William Ray "Bill" Gear Jr. married Sylvia Lee Smith on September 17, 1984 at Grant Co., Indiana.2,17 William Ray "Bill" Gear Jr. died on September 19, 2005 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 84.2,15,4,16 He William "Bill" R. Gear Jr., 84, 4656 S. Selby St., died at 8:10 a.m. Monday in Rolling Meadows Health Care Center, LaFontaine. He was born in Converse to the late William & Minnie (Bragg) Gear, Sr. He married Mary Ellen Kelly on June 27, 1942. She died Dec. 27, 1981. He then married Sylvia L. (Smith) Lyons on Sept. 17, 1984. She survives. He retired from Dana Corp. in 1978 after 30 years. He was an active member of Christian Bible Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Additional survivors include daughter, Janice Oliver, Marion; son, Donald R. (Miriam) Gear, Rossford, Ohio; stepchildren, Marcie (Donald) Beckman, LaFontaine, Donna (Harry) Ritter and Tom (Amanda) Lyons, both of Marion; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by a stepson, Wendell Lyons; and nine brothers and sisters. Services are at 1 p.m. Thursday in Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., with the Rev. Charles Hurd officiating. Burial with military rites is in Gardens of Memory cemetery, Huntington County. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com. Memorials may be made to Christian Bible Church, 2927 Monroe Pike, Marion, Ind. 46952. on September 20, 2005.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 362, District 3, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 83, District 27-10, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana13

Occupation

1940Cabinet factory worker13

Family 1

Mary Ellen Kelly b. December 10, 1920, d. December 27, 1981
Marriage*William Ray "Bill" Gear Jr. married Mary Ellen Kelly on June 27, 1942 at Hemlock, Howard Co., Indiana.2,6,4 
Children

Family 2

Sylvia Lee Smith b. February 20, 1923, d. November 8, 2008
Marriage*William Ray "Bill" Gear Jr. married Sylvia Lee Smith on September 17, 1984 at Grant Co., Indiana.2,17 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the William R. Gear, Jr., obituary in the Sep 20, 2005 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S4236] Gardens of Memory, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Gear-Kelly marriage announcement in the Jul 4, 1942 edition.
  7. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Leonard L. Gear obituary in the Oct 31, 2004 edition.
  10. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell Earl Gear obituary in the Jun 18, 1933 edition.
  11. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Irene Mae Brookshire obituary in the Oct 21, 1999 edition.
  12. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the William L. Gear obituary in the Nov 18, 1957 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S2113] Leader Tribune, From the Minnie Gear Perkins obituary in the Jul 13, 1963 edition.
  15. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  16. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  17. [S4841] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Marriage Index, 1831-2008.
  18. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Janice S. Oliver obituary in the Jan 7, 2009 edition.

Kenneth Edward Gear1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 27, 1922, d. January 10, 1949
FatherWilliam Ray "Willie" Gear Sr.1,2,3,8,5 b. March 11, 1888, d. November 17, 1957
MotherMinnie Ellen Bragg1,2,3,8,5 b. December 11, 1892, d. July 12, 1963
     Kenneth Edward Gear was buried at Estates of Serenity, 1101 South Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.5,7 He married Mary Pearl Bridenthal.9 Kenneth Edward Gear was born on June 27, 1922 at Madison Co., Indiana.5,6 He Marion, Ind., Jan 10 - Kenneth Edward Gear, 26, was killed today when his automobile was hit by a west bound Pennsylvania railroad freight train near his home. His widow survives. on January 10, 1949.4 He died on January 10, 1949 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 26.4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 362, District 3, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 83, District 27-10, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana8

Family

Mary Pearl Bridenthal b. March 26, 1924, d. December 3, 2006
Marriage*Kenneth Edward Gear married Mary Pearl Bridenthal.9 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Leonard L. Gear obituary in the Oct 31, 2004 edition.
  3. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell Earl Gear obituary in the Jun 18, 1933 edition.
  4. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Kenneth Edward Gear obituary in the Jan 10, 1949 edition.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S4415] Estates of Serenity, Grant Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2112] Appleby/Bilby Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4403088/person/-1401472371

Mildred Ellen Gear1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. March 30, 1925, d. December 5, 1970
FatherWilliam Ray "Willie" Gear Sr.1,2,3,8,9,5,6 b. March 11, 1888, d. November 17, 1957
MotherMinnie Ellen Bragg1,2,3,9,5,6 b. December 11, 1892, d. July 12, 1963
     Mildred Ellen Gear was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.6,10 She was born on March 30, 1925 at Sims Township, Grant Co., Indiana.4,5,6 As of June 27, 1948,her married name was McKinney.7 She married John Davis McKinney on June 27, 1948 at Grant Co., Indiana.4,6,7 Mildred Ellen Gear died on December 5, 1970 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 45.4,6 She Mrs. Mildred E. McKinney, 45, 1614 W. Nelson St., was dead on arrival at Marion General Hospital at 2:40 a.m. Saturday. A native of Sims she had resided most of her life in this community. She was a former employee of Osborn-Midwest Paper Co. Survivors are the husband, John D; one son, Harold, Marion; three brothers, William, Leonard and Howard Gear, all of Marion; three sisters, Mrs. Earl (Irene) Brookshire, Converse, Mrs. Orville (Mary Alice) Harris, Parker, Ind., and Mrs. James (Lucille) Stephens, Marion, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Needham and Son Funeral Home, 814 S. Adams St., with the Rev. Glenn Cockrell in charge. Burial will be in Grant Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home for 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Monday. on December 6, 1970.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 362, District 3, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 83, District 27-10, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana9

Family

John Davis McKinney b. November 8, 1920, d. January 12, 2002
Marriage*Mildred Ellen Gear married John Davis McKinney on June 27, 1948 at Grant Co., Indiana.4,6,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Leonard L. Gear obituary in the Oct 31, 2004 edition.
  3. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell Earl Gear obituary in the Jun 18, 1933 edition.
  4. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Mildred E. McKinney obituary in the Dec 6, 1970 edition.
  5. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  7. [S4841] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Marriage Index, 1831-2008.
  8. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the William L. Gear obituary in the Nov 18, 1957 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2673] Grant Memorial Park, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=howard&GSfn=william&GSby=1927&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=11974354&CRid=85183&df=all&
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Leonard Leon Gear1,2,3,4

M, b. February 16, 1927, d. October 28, 2004
FatherWilliam Ray "Willie" Gear Sr.1,2,5,6,7,8,3 b. March 11, 1888, d. November 17, 1957
MotherMinnie Ellen Bragg1,2,5,6,9,8,3 b. December 11, 1892, d. July 12, 1963
     Leonard Leon Gear was buried at Park Cemetery, Fairmount, Grant Co., Indiana.2,3,10 His Social Security Number was 316-22-4405.11 He was born on February 16, 1927 at Converse, Grant Co., Indiana.2,11,3,10 He married Olive Jo Pace on March 21, 1948.2,3,10,12 Leonard Leon Gear died on October 28, 2004 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 77.2,11,3,10 He Leonard L. Gear, 77, Marion, died at 9 p.m. Thursday in his residence. He was born in Converse to the late William and Minne E. (Bragg) Gear and was a lifelong resident of Marion. He married Olive "Jo" Pace on March 21, 1948. She survives. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was employed at Greenline Manufacturing for 27 years and at Lindley Box for 17 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and had a wonderful sense of humor. Additional survivors include his daughters, Rita (Dan) Bilby, Marion, and Karen Dickens, Warsaw; a brother, William "Bill" (Sylvia) Gear, Marion; grandchildren, Steven Bilby, Marion, Matthew (Tina) Bilby, Noblesville, Jason Miller, Louisville, Ky., and Jennifer Miller, Warsaw; and great-grandchildren, Tyler and Kyle Bilby, and Aylssa and Austin Farmer. He also was preceded in death by brothers, Russell, Kenneth and Howard Gear; and sisters, Katherine Gear, Irene Brookshire, Mary Alice Harris, Lucille Stephens and Mildred McKinney. Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., with the Rev. Donald Reed officiating. Burial with military rites is in Park Cemetery, Fairmount. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, 205 S. Washington St., Marion, Ind. 46952. on October 31, 2004.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 362, District 3, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 83, District 27-10, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana8

Family

Olive Jo Pace b. April 20, 1929, d. July 6, 2020
Marriage*Leonard Leon Gear married Olive Jo Pace on March 21, 1948.2,3,10,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Leonard L. Gear obituary in the Oct 31, 2004 edition.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell Earl Gear obituary in the Jun 18, 1933 edition.
  6. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Irene Mae Brookshire obituary in the Oct 21, 1999 edition.
  7. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the William L. Gear obituary in the Nov 18, 1957 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2113] Leader Tribune, From the Minnie Gear Perkins obituary in the Jul 13, 1963 edition.
  10. [S4828] Park Cemetery, Grant Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S10253] Integrity Funeral Care, online www.ifccares.com, From the Olive Jo Gear obituary.
  13. [S2671] Needham Storey Wampner Funeral Homes and FuneralNet, online http://www.nswcares.com/_mgxroot/page_10815.php?task=Current&listing=All, From the Rita K. Gear Bilby obituary.

Howard Manlove Gear1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

M, b. June 4, 1929, d. November 13, 1977
FatherWilliam Ray "Willie" Gear Sr.1,2,3,4,6,7,11,10 b. March 11, 1888, d. November 17, 1957
MotherMinnie Ellen Bragg1,2,3,12,6,7,11,10 b. December 11, 1892, d. July 12, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 310-24-8806.13 Howard Manlove Gear was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.14,5,10 He and Alice Marie Johnson were divorced.10 Howard Manlove Gear was born on June 4, 1929 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.13,14,6,7,10 He married Alice Marie Johnson on June 9, 1958 at Grant Co., Indiana.9 Howard Manlove Gear married Alice Marie Johnson on February 19, 1966 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.8 Howard Manlove Gear married Beverly Mae Blankenship on July 3, 1972 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana.8,10 Howard Manlove Gear died on November 13, 1977 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 48.10 He Howard M. Gear, 48, Elkhart, died at 11:10 a.m. Sunday at the Spencer Hotel. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Grant County coroner said. Mr. Gear was born in Marion and lived most of his life in the Marion area. He had lived in Elkhart the past 4 years, where he was an employee of the Stevens Spraying Co., Elkhart. He is survived by his wife Beverly; 1 son Kevin, Gas City; 1 daughter, Mrs. Sarah Jacobs, Gas City; 1 stepson, William Veler, Lafayette, 2 stepdaughters, June Veler, Lafayette and Mrs. Lori Maldanaido, Elkhart; 2 brothers, William R. Gear and Leonard L. Gear, Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. James (Lucille) Stephens, Marion, Mrs. Earl (Irene) Brookshire, Converse, and Mrs. Orville (Mary Alice) Harris, Parker, and 1 grandchild. Funeral services will be at 10;30 a.m. Wednesday in the Needham & Son Funeral Home, 814 S. Adams St., Marion, with the Rev. Dale Vest officiating. Burial will be in Grant Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. on November 15, 1977.14

Census Records

1930Dwelling 362, District 3, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 83, District 27-10, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana11

Family 1

Alice Marie Johnson b. March 23, 1924, d. February 7, 1982
Divorce*Howard Manlove Gear and Alice Marie Johnson were divorced.10 
Marriage* Howard Manlove Gear married Alice Marie Johnson on June 9, 1958 at Grant Co., Indiana.9 
Marriage Howard Manlove Gear married Alice Marie Johnson on February 19, 1966 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.8 
Children

Family 2

Beverly Mae Blankenship b. December 28, 1927, d. September 10, 1995
Marriage*Howard Manlove Gear married Beverly Mae Blankenship on July 3, 1972 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana.8,10 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Leonard L. Gear obituary in the Oct 31, 2004 edition.
  3. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Russell Earl Gear obituary in the Jun 18, 1933 edition.
  4. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the William L. Gear obituary in the Nov 18, 1957 edition.
  5. [S2673] Grant Memorial Park, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=howard&GSfn=william&GSby=1927&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=11974354&CRid=85183&df=all&
  6. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  9. [S4841] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Marriage Index, 1831-2008.
  10. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2113] Leader Tribune, From the Minnie Gear Perkins obituary in the Jul 13, 1963 edition.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Howard M. Gear obituary in the Nov 15, 1977 edition.

Mary Ellen Kelly1,2,3

F, b. December 10, 1920, d. December 27, 1981
     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

Family

William Ray "Bill" Gear Jr. b. May 29, 1921, d. September 19, 2005
Marriage*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 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the William R. Gear, Jr., obituary in the Sep 20, 2005 edition.
  2. [S2105] Tipton Tribune, From the Gear-Kelly marriage announcement in the Jul 4, 1942 edition.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Janice S. Oliver obituary in the Jan 7, 2009 edition.
  6. [S4236] Gardens of Memory, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

Sylvia Lee Smith1,2

F, b. February 20, 1923, d. November 8, 2008
     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

Family

William Ray "Bill" Gear Jr. b. May 29, 1921, d. September 19, 2005
Marriage*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 

Citations

  1. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the William R. Gear, Jr., obituary in the Sep 20, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S4841] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Marriage Index, 1831-2008.

Janice Sue Gear1,2,3

F, b. May 2, 1951, d. January 5, 2009
FatherWilliam Ray "Bill" Gear Jr.1,2 b. May 29, 1921, d. September 19, 2005
MotherMary Ellen Kelly1,2 b. December 10, 1920, d. December 27, 1981
     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

Family

Kenneth William Oliver
Marriage*She married Kenneth William Oliver on January 6, 1968 at Grant Co., Indiana.3 
Children
  • Rashell Oliver2
  • Rhonda K. Oliver2

Citations

  1. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the William R. Gear, Jr., obituary in the Sep 20, 2005 edition.
  2. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Janice S. Oliver obituary in the Jan 7, 2009 edition.
  3. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2112] Appleby/Bilby Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4403088/person/-1401472371

Donald Raymond Gear1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 10, 1954, d. November 15, 2020
FatherWilliam Ray "Bill" Gear Jr.1,6 b. May 29, 1921, d. September 19, 2005
MotherMary Ellen Kelly1,6 b. December 10, 1920, d. December 27, 1981
     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

Family

Miriam Anwar Kazmi
Marriage*He married Miriam Anwar Kazmi on June 27, 1995 at Lucas Co., Ohio.2 
Child
  • William Ray Gear III3

Citations

  1. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the William R. Gear, Jr., obituary in the Sep 20, 2005 edition.
  2. [S2071] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007.
  3. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  4. [S9238] Tribute Archive, online www.tributearchive.com, From the Donald R. Gear obituary.
  5. [S10247] Unknown compiler, Grant County, Indiana, U.S., Marion Public Library Birth Index, 1882-1981.
  6. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Janice S. Oliver obituary in the Jan 7, 2009 edition.