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     Alta May Laughlin was born on January 29, 1895 at Kansas.¹ As of circa 1911,her married name was Thurston.³ She married Lafayette F. "Lafe" Thurston circa 1911.³ Alta May Laughlin died before May 4, 1940; Her husband was enumerated as a widower in the 1940 Census.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 511-14-6471.⁷ Elmer Robert Laughlin was born on November 20, 1898 at Morse, Johnson Co., Kansas.^3,7,5 He married Rose Lamina Stemlin circa 1922.^8,9,4 Elmer Robert Laughlin died on July 5, 1955 at San Joaquin Co., California, at age 56.³

     John Ellis Laughlin was buried at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, 4002 N. 50th Street, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.⁴ His Social Security Number was 486-07-2561.⁶ He married Isabelle Unknown.⁷ John Ellis Laughlin was born on May 6, 1904 at Olathe, Johnson Co., Kansas.^2,6,8 He died on August 15, 1991 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 87.^6,3,8 He LAUGHLIN, JOHN E., 87, of Tampa, died Thursday (Aug. 15, 1991) at Manhattan Convalescent Center. He was born in Lenexa, Kan., and came here in 1956 from Kansas City, Mo. He was an interior designer and a Mason. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Louise W. Lightfoot, Tampa, and Bernice Hall, Ruskin; and two stepgrandchildren. Duval Funeral Home, Northside Chapel, Tampa. on August 16, 1991.³

     Richard Forest Laughlin was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.⁴ His Social Security Number was 515-16-0673.⁵ He was born on October 16, 1881 at Missouri.^1,2,5 He married Le-Una Lofton circa 1903.^6,3 Richard Forest Laughlin died in November, 1964 at Kansas at age 83.⁵

     George W. Laughlin was born in August, 1883 at Missouri.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 486-05-5860.³ Dora Frances Laughlin was born on October 20, 1884 at Missouri.^1,3 As of December 20, 1906,her married name was Murray.² She married Orville Roy Murray on December 20, 1906 at Olathe, Johnson Co., Kansas.² Dora Frances Laughlin died in February, 1971 at age 86.³

     His Social Security Number was 514-18-0584.⁴ Jesse Ward Laughlin was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.⁵ He was born on September 2, 1887 at Martin, Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,2,4 He married Cora Belle Filtenbager/Filtenberger circa 1909.^6,3,7 Jesse Ward Laughlin died in February, 1968 at age 80.⁴

     Grover Cleveland Laughlin was buried at Johnson County Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.³ His Social Security Number was 510-05-1198.⁵ He married Ella May Milner.⁶ Grover Cleveland Laughlin was born on March 17, 1890 at Martin, Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,2,5,4 He died in October, 1973 at Kansas at age 83.⁵

     Mamie Lula Laughlin was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 497-26-8349.⁵ She was born on March 19, 1892 at Kansas.^1,5 As of circa 1908,her married name was Thurston.⁶ She married Clark Walter Thurston circa 1908.^2,6 Mamie Lula Laughlin died on July 7, 1972 at Kansas at age 80.⁵

     Le-Una Lofton was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.² She was born in 1884 at Kansas.^3,2 As of circa 1903,her married name was Laughlin.³ She married Richard Forest Laughlin, son of John Breckenridge Laughlin and Anna "Annie" Morton, circa 1903.^3,1 Le-Una Lofton died in 1971.²

     Frank M. "Frankie" Laughlin was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.⁴ He was born on October 19, 1904 at Kansas.^1,4 He married Edith Thelma Unknown circa 1928.⁵ Frank M. "Frankie" Laughlin died on July 3, 1992 at age 87.⁴

     Leon Benson Laughlin was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.³ His Social Security Number was 511-14-4751.⁵ He married Jewell Blanche McGuire.⁶ Leon Benson Laughlin was born on April 20, 1908 at Morse, Johnson Co., Kansas.^3,5 He died on April 18, 1984 at age 75.³

     His Social Security Number was 511-14-1631.⁵ Delbert B. Laughlin was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.⁶ He was born on January 4, 1916 at Kansas.^1,5,6 He married Leona F. Smith on September 9, 1942.^7,6 Delbert B. Laughlin died on January 25, 2005 at Olathe, Johnson Co., Kansas, at age 89.^5,6

     Forest D. Laughlin was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.⁴ He was born on July 21, 1919 at Morse, Johnson Co., Kansas.^5,4,6 He married Christine S. Podmarsky in 1944.⁴ Forest D. Laughlin married L. Maxine Hanshew on July 24, 1965 at Paola, Miami Co., Kansas.^7,4 Forest D. Laughlin married Dorothy French on July 31, 1993.⁴ Forest D. Laughlin died on September 24, 2014 at Olathe, Johnson Co., Kansas, at age 95.^4,6 He Forest D. Laughlin, 95, of Olathe, passed away September 24, 2014 at Villa St. Francis. Forest was born July 21, 1919 in Morse, KS to Richard Forest and Le-Una (Lofton) Laughlin. He was a life-long area resident. Forest was drafted into the US Army and was shipped to Australia-New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Bougainville. During a 30-day furlough in 1944 Forest married Christine Podmarsky from Chicago, IL. In Dec. of 1944 he was shipped back to Leyte, Southern Philippines. Forest served in three campaigns in the 221st Field Artillery Battalion Service Battery “Americal Division” with the rank of Master Sgt, where he was in charge of all the vehicle maintenance. He served in the war 42 months and was in the Army for four years and 13 months. After he was discharged, Forest ran Laughlin Excavating Co. for 46 years. He loved his work and the people he worked for. In June of 1965 he married Maxine Atteberry from Paola, KS. On July 31, 1993 Forest married Dorothy French from Overland Park, KS. Forest was a member of the American Legion and VFW in Olathe, the Wellsville Baptist Church and the Olathe Trail Riders. He enjoyed playing the guitar, loved dancing and riding horses. He will be missed by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Christine, in 1964; second wife, Maxine, in 1992 and siblings: Frank, Leon and Delbert Laughlin. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of the home; daughter, Jeanne (Laird) Konker, Denver, CO; step-children: Ricky French, Overland Park, KS, Robin Smith, Leavenworth, KS, Randy French, KCMO, Shirley Fort, Wellsville, KS, Ron Atteberry, Topeka, KS, Dennis Atteberry, Belton, MO, Max Atteberry, Ottawa, KS and Don Atteberry, Shawnee, KS; two grandchildren, Laura and John; many step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many great-step-grandchildren. Burial at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Overland Park. on September 25, 2014.⁴

     Edith Thelma Unknown was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.² She was born on July 28, 1905 at Nebraska.^1,2 As of circa 1928,her married name was Laughlin.¹ She married Frank M. "Frankie" Laughlin, son of Richard Forest Laughlin and Le-Una Lofton, circa 1928.¹ Edith Thelma Unknown died on December 22, 1998 at age 93.²

     Her Social Security Number was 496-16-1662.² Leona F. Smith was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.^1,3 She was born on August 6, 1919 at Stilwell, Johnson Co., Kansas.^1,2,3 As of September 9, 1942,her married name was Laughlin.³ She married Delbert B. Laughlin, son of Richard Forest Laughlin and Le-Una Lofton, on September 9, 1942.^1,3 Leona F. Smith died on January 31, 2003 at Olathe, Johnson Co., Kansas, at age 83.^1,2,3 She Leona F. Laughlin, 83, Olathe, KS, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at Continuous Long Term Care, Olathe. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Fellowship Baptist Church in Olathe, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to Fellowship Baptist Church. The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 143rd and Blackbob Rd., (913) 768-6777, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Laughlin was born Aug. 6, 1919, in Stilwell, KS. She attended Pittsburg State College and taught school from 1937 to 1939 at Burridge School. In 1939, she worked at the credit department of Montgomery Wards, Kansas City, MO. In 1940, she began working for the ASC Office of Johnson County. She worked for Johnson County Motor Vehicle from 1961-1983, where she retired as supervisor after 22 years of service. She was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Smith and Birdie Wiley Smith; sisters, Florence Meador and Norma Landis; brothers, Glenn Smith and Ralph Smith. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Delbert B. Laughlin; daughter, Joan Laughlin; son, Gary and wife Therese Laughlin; son, Steve and wife Mary Beth Laughlin; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
on April 19, 2004.¹

     Cora Belle Filtenbager/Filtenberger was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.⁵ She was born in 1892 at Kansas.^1,5 She married Jesse Ward Laughlin, son of John Breckenridge Laughlin and Anna "Annie" Morton, circa 1909.^1,6,4 As of circa 1909,her married name was Laughlin.¹ Cora Belle Filtenbager/Filtenberger died in 1973.⁵