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     John David Leonard was buried at Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.⁴ He married Clara P. Johns, daughter of John Johns and Adeline Ruhama "Addie" Conner.^5,6 John David Leonard was born on January 20, 1889 at O'Brien Co., Iowa; His WWI draft card has a birth year of 1888.^2,3 He died on November 14, 1965 at Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington, at age 76.¹

     Wayne W. Leonard was buried at Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.^3,5 He Wayne W. Leonard was born on June 16, 1921 to John and Clara Leonard in Sioux City, Iowa. He passed away to be with the Lord November 21, 2013. Wayne moved to Yakima with his parents when he was two. After graduation from Yakima H.S., he joined the U. S. Army in 1942. He met LaVon “Bonnie” Shiell, who would become his loving wife for 55 years, while attending the U.S. Army Central Signal Corps Training Center at Camp Crowder, Missouri. After returning from WWII service in Europe the couple married on October 10, 1945 in Neodesha, Kansas. They made Yakima their home in 1945. He worked at various auto parts distributors including Dick Marson Pontiac and Yakima Valley Ford. Wayne was a caring, loving, and thankful man. A wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. Family meant everything to him. He enjoyed family camping and fishing trips. He delighted in teaching his children and grandchildren to fish. Wayne and Bonnie attended countless sporting events involving family and were very involved with their grandchildren. They also enjoyed many years traveling in their motor home and boating at Rimrock Lake. Wayne cherished every moment he spent with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they with him. Outside of family, Wayne treasured obtaining his pilot license. He was a life member of the American Legion Post # 36 and VFW Post # 379. He served numerous leadership positions including American Legion Post #36 Commander, State Chaplin, and was active with 40/8. This led Wayne and Bonnie to many conventions. Wayne was preceded in death by his loving parents and wife. He is survived by his daughter Marchia Engquist and husband Mike of Yakima; son Jerry Leonard and wife Tally of Portland, OR., five grandchildren, Robert Engquist of Yakima; Jason Morgan and wife Christine of Black Diamond, WA; Stachia McCrary of Sumner, WA; Jerry Leonard, Jr. and wife Suzie of Hillsboro, OR; Matthew Leonard of Portland, OR., and eight great-grand children, Mikayla Engquist and Creed McCrary IV; Ryan and Courtney Engquist; Luke and Chloe Leonard; Natalie and Ashlyn Morgan. A private family internment will be held in Tahoma Cemetery at a later date. Memorial remembrance may be made to American Legion Post #36 in Yakima, WA. Our family extends a heart felt thanks to Dad’s great neighbors and friends Don and Marlys Kerr; to Cedar Hills Adult Residential Care, especially Cece, Sue, Sam, Wanda, and Ruth; and to Beth of Memorial Home Care Hospice. We would also like to thank Dad’s physician Gabriel Lascar, MD All provided compassionate and loving care.⁵ He was born on June 16, 1921 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa.^3,4,5 He married LaVon Maxine "Bonnie" Shiell on October 10, 1945 at Neodesha, Wilson Co., Kansas.^7,5 Wayne W. Leonard died on November 21, 2013 at age 92.³

     Her Social Security Number was 482-38-8734.⁷ Gladys Mae/May Byoure was born on December 28, 1905 at Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa.^7,2,3 As of circa 1925,her married name was Charlson.⁸ She married Oscar J. Charlson circa 1925.^6,8 Gladys Mae/May Byoure died on May 25, 2001 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 95.⁷

     Wilbert Maxwell Johns was buried at Union Cemetery, Humboldt, Humboldt Co., Iowa.² He was born on December 25, 1910 at De Soto, Dallas Co., Iowa.^1,3 He died on June 12, 1927 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois, at age 16; His gravestone has a death year of 1928.^3,2

     Lillie Mae Hilligas was buried at Stromsburg Cemetery, Stromsburg, Polk Co., Nebraska.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 507-16-0047.⁴ She was born on August 28, 1920 at Hamilton Co., Nebraska.^1,2,4,3 As of March 3, 1947,her married name was Johns.² She married Vernon Charles Johns, son of William Jeff Davis "Willie" Johns and Idella Constance Finney, on March 3, 1947 at Phillipsburg, Phillips Co., Kansas.^2,3 Lillie Mae Hilligas died on March 9, 2009 at Stromsburg, Polk Co., Nebraska, at age 88.^2,4,3 She Lillie Mae Johns, age 88, of Stromsburg, passed away March 9, 2009 at the Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg. Memorial services will be held Friday, March 13, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Stromsburg with Pastor Willis Pauls officiating. Inurnment will be in the Stromsburg Cemetery. Dubas Funeral Home of Stromsburg and Osceola is in charge of arrangements. Lillie was born August 28, 1920 to Ervin E. and Leonie M (Misner) Hilligas at home in Hamilton County Nebraska. She attended school in Hordville and graduated from Hordville High School. On March 3, 1947 she was united in marriage to Vernon C. Johns in Phillipsburg, Kansas. To this union six children were born. The family lived in Wyoming and Lincoln before moving to Stromsburg. Lillie worked as manager for the Res-Q-Shoppe in Stromsburg for 30 years. She was a member of St. Vincent's Catholic Church, VFW Auxiliary #131 and the Eagles Club. Survivors include her children, Bonnie (Harvey) Sieck of Stromsburg, John (Carol) Johns of LaQuinta, California, Joe (Terrill) Johns of York, Julie (Andy) Young of Santa Rosa, California, Jennifer (Terry) Bloom of Columbus and Jeff (Beth) Johns of Dwight; 22 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; sisters Ruth Nelson of Grand Island and June Robinson of Fullerton and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Johns; parents Ervin and Leonie Hilligas; one infant daughter; sister Leala Hilligas; two brothers Glen and Lloyd; and two brothers-in-law Al Nelson and Ralph Robinson. Memorials are suggested to the Evangelical Free Church in Stromsburg. on March 11, 2009.³

     Glen Irving Furhman was buried at Oakland Cemetery, 1600 N. 15th Street, Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa.⁴ His Social Security Number was 709-03-0089.³ He was born on June 4, 1895 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa.^2,3 He married Mary Emily "Emma" Johns, daughter of John Johns and Adeline Ruhama "Addie" Conner, on March 1, 1913 at Boone Township, Boone Co., Iowa.¹ Glen Irving Furhman died on December 19, 1974 at age 79.³

     Melvin Lavern "Charles" Furhman was born on June 4, 1914 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa.²

     Karen Faye Looney was buried at Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 2, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of December 17, 1977,her married name was Pilkerton.² She married Joseph Leroy Pilkerton on December 17, 1977 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Karen Faye Looney and Joseph Leroy Pilkerton were divorced on October 14, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ As of November 7, 1981,her married name was Arnold.² Karen Faye Looney married Robert Winfred "Bobby" Arnold Jr. on November 7, 1981 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of May 17, 2003,her married name was Williams.² Karen Faye Looney married Donald Monroe "Don" Williams on May 17, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Karen Faye Looney died on April 24, 2006 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 46.^1,6 She Karen Faye Looney Williams, 46, of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, April 24, 2006. She was born August 2, 1959, the daughter of the late Rucker P. Looney and Elva Dudding Looney. She was preceded in death by a son, Jason Price Arnold. She was a graduate of Lord Botetourt High School. Surviving are her husband, Don Williams of Blue Ridge; two sons, Todd Arnold and his wife, Michelle of Roanoke, Robbie Arnold and his wife, Nikki of Blue Ridge; daughter-in-law, Heather Dooley of Montvale; brothers, Mike Looney and wife, Laura of Montvale, Timmy Looney of Montvale, Jeff Looney of Blue Ridge; former husband, Bobby Arnold of Roanoke; stepchildren, Jonathan Williams and wife, Katie of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Corey Williams of Nashville, Tenn., Sandy Hall and husband, Harry of Nashville, Tenn; very special grandchildren, Jaycee "Princess" Arnold, Jason "Bolo" Arnold, Stephanie and her husband, Michael, Khia Hall, Tayler "Tater" Bohon-Holdren; special niece, Heather Looney; nephews, Jamie Looney, Joey Looney, Dustin Sledd; numerous aunts, uncles and friends. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday at Glade Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Glenn Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. on April 25, 2006.¹

     Jason Price Arnold was buried at Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Heather Unknown.¹ Jason Price Arnold was born on April 24, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on August 15, 2003 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 19.^2,4 He ARNOLD, Jason Price, 19, of Blue Ridge, passed away Friday, August 15, 2003. He was born April 24, 1984, and was a 2002 graduate of Liberty High School. He was an employee of M. L. Leonard and Sons. Surviving are his mother, Karen Williams and stepfather, Donald Williams of Blue Ridge; father, Robert Arnold, Jr. of Blue Ridge; special friend, Rhonda Hurley of Roanoke; two brothers, Todd Lee Arnold of Buchanan and Robert W. Arnold, III of Blue Ridge; paternal grandparents, Mildred and Robert Arnold of Blue Ridge; half sister, Dana Barber of Florida; stepbrothers, Corey Williams of Blue Ridge and Jonathan Williams of Florida; uncles, Jeff Looney of Blue Ridge, Timmy Looney of Montvale, Mike Looney of Montvale, Darrell Arnold of Roanoke and their wives; special friend, Kayla Hurley; many other special friends and relatives. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with Glen Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in Glade Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. on August 19, 2003.⁴