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     Jack Warden Bragg was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.³ His Social Security Number was 316-26-6552.⁸ He married Phyllis Unknown.⁹ Jack Warden Bragg and Phyllis Unknown were divorced.³ Jack Warden Bragg was born on March 12, 1932 at Herbst, Grant Co., Indiana.^3,8,7 He died on August 2, 1996 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 64.^3,8

     Robert R. "Bob" Bragg Robert "Bob" R. Bragg, 83, Jonesboro, died at 3:30 a.m. on Monday, May 1, 2017, at Colonial Oaks Health Care Center. He was born in Herbst to Kenneth J. and Ardis Maxine (Elliott) Bragg. He married Emily A. McKoon on April 1, 1955, and she survives. Bob was a heavy equipment operator for International Union Operating Engineers #103 and previously worked at Sullivan's Excavating. He taught CPR for the American Heart Association, of which he was past president, and was involved in Christmas City React and March of Dimes. He held memberships with the Operating Engineers Union and the International Union Operating Engineers Local 103. He always enjoyed being involved in Marion High Steppers with his family, as well as the Relay for Life. Some of Bob's favorite hobbies were fishing and stock car driving, in which he participated when he was younger. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Emily; sons, Robert "Rob" (Taska Brown) Bragg, Jonesboro, and Tim Bragg, Marion; daughter, Debbie (Luther) Shrout, Fairmount; grandchildren, Tom Bragg, Jonesboro, Nathan (Stephanie) Bragg, Marion, Amy (Mark Wolf) Bragg, Marion, Michael Bragg, Marion, Cody (Kirstin) Shrout, Noblesville, and Kylie (Chad Padgett) Shrout, Walton; great-grandchildren, Braiden (sister, Kaili), Chad, Ethan, Lesleigh, and Nathan Bragg; brother, Richard "Dick" (Jan) Bragg, Marion; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Donna Hutchins and Bonnie Davis; brother, Jack Bragg; paternal grandmother, Rhoda Alice Bragg; great-grandson, Tyler Joseph Bragg; and nephew, Joe Bragg. Services for Bob are at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the funeral home with Pastor Jeremy Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Grant Memorial Park.² He was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^3,2 He was born on April 13, 1934 at Herbst, Grant Co., Indiana.^2,3 He married Emily A. McKoon on April 1, 1955.^3,2 Robert R. "Bob" Bragg died on May 1, 2017 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 83.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 316-26-9366.⁵ Donna Mae Bragg was buried at Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^3,4 She was born on July 14, 1930 at Herbst, Grant Co., Indiana.^3,4,5 As of September 21, 1946,her married name was Hutchins.⁴ She married Robert Leroy Hutchins on September 21, 1946.^1,3,4,9 Donna Mae Bragg died on August 29, 1985 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 55.^3,4,9 She Donna M. Hutchins, 55, 1320 W. Tate St., died 8:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 1985, in St. Joseph Memorial Hospital. She was born July 14, 1930, in Herbst, a daughter of Kenneth and Maxine (Elliott) Bragg. Sept. 21, 1946, she married Robert L. Hutchins, who survives. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and was a counselor for the junior high youth group at the church. Also surviving are two daughters, Lane and Jan Hutchins, both of Kokomo; two sons, Rick Hutchins of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jim Hutchins of Kokomo; four grandchildren; a sister, Bonnie Davis of Greentown; three brothers, Jack and Richard Bragg of Marion, and Robert Bragg of Jonesboro. One son and one daughter are deceased. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Ellers Mortuary with the Rev. Walter Mayer officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens. on August 30, 1985.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 314-22-8075.⁸ Robert Leroy Hutchins was buried at Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,7 He was born on March 24, 1928 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^{4,2,8,5,9,6,7} He married Donna Mae Bragg, daughter of Kenneth Homer "Jack" Bragg and Ardis Maxine Elliott, on September 21, 1946.^1,2,3,7 Robert Leroy Hutchins Robert L. Hutchins, 66, 1320 W. Tate St., died at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 1994, in Saint Joseph Hospital & Health Center. He was born March 24, 1928, in Kokomo, to Willis M. and Lillian T. (Curry) Hutchins. Sept. 21, 1946, he married Donna M. Bragg, who died Aug. 29, 1985. He was the owner of Tom Hutchins Thum Tavern. He served in the Navy in World War II. He was a member of Kokomo Masonic Lodge, Murat Temple and Elks Lodge 190. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Leslie Hutchins of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jim and Cindy Hutchins of Kokomo; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lane and Mark Robinson and Jan and Bobby Basil, all of Kokomo; six grandchildren, Rob Hutchins and Christine Hutchins, both of Colorado Springs, Nicholas Hutchins, Jenna Hutchins, Macey Robinson and Brock Basil, all of Kokomo; and a close companion, Donna Whireman of Kokomo. A son and a daughter preceded him in death. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Ellers Mortuary Main Street Chapel. The Rev. Greg Reed will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. on April 19, 1994.⁷ He died on April 19, 1994 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 66.^2,8,9,7

     Bonnie Joe Bragg Bonnie J. Davis, 75, Greentown, died at 8:47 am, Sunday, July 29, 2012. She was born in Marion, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Ardis (Elliott) Bragg. She married Galen F. Davis on September 8, 1956. He survives. She was a seamstress and previously worked at Blye's Bridal Shop in Kokomo as well as working out of her home. Bonnie was a member of Woodland Hills Church of Christ. Her family, church and Bible class students were the most important things in her life. Survivors: Husband: Galen F. Davis Greentown, IN; Daughters: Cheryl Davis Greentown, IN, Brenda (Rick) Kerr Kokomo, IN, Angie (Jamie) Dalrymple Converse, IN, Deanna Davis Carmel, IN; Grandchildren: Benjamin Dalrymple Alexandria, VA, Adam (Chelsea) Kerr Kokomo, IN, Ashley (Deryck) Rodgers Bowling Green, KY, Evan Dalrymple Converse, IN, Levi Dalrymple Fishers, IN, Taylor Carpenter Kokomo, IN,Hannah Carpenter Kokomo, IN; Great Grandchildren: Jackson and Grayson Rodgers, Piper Dalrymple; Brothers Robert (Emily) Bragg Jonesboro, IN, Richard (Jan) Bragg Marion, IN. Preceded in death by: Parents, Kenneth and Ardis Bragg; 1 Brother and 1 Sister.⁴ She was born on February 7, 1937 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.⁴ As of September 8, 1956,her married name was Davis.⁴ She married Galen F. Davis on September 8, 1956.^1,4 Bonnie Joe Bragg died on July 29, 2012 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 75.⁴

     Hilton Luther Tullis was born circa 1872 at Indiana.¹ He married Minnie Ann Stephens, daughter of Lewis Stephens and Nancy Ellen Crousore, circa 1926.¹ Hilton Luther Tullis died on November 22, 1943 at Grant Co., Indiana.²

     John A. Davis married Orpha Pauline Carlile, daughter of Andrew S. "Andy" Carlile and Florence Stephens, on March 26, 1932 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^1,3,2

     Mildred Margaret Applegate was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^2,1 Her married name was Green.³ She married Samuel Walter "Sam" Green, son of Edward Walter Green and Anna Josephine "Fina" "Feen" "Feenie" Fish.³ Mildred Margaret Applegate was born on July 21, 1918 at Indiana.¹ She died on January 16, 1983 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 64.¹

     His Social Security Number was 311-20-0594.⁵ Clarence Patrick Holderith Clarence (Pete) Holderith, 61, Kokomo R. R. 2, was dead on arrival at Saint Joseph Memorial Hospital Thursday morning. Death was attributed to an apparent heart attack. He was the president of the Hoosier Rack and Engineering Co. Born March 17, 1906, in Tipton, he was the son of Peter H. and Cecilia (Renie) Holderith. He was a member of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, the Izaac Walton League and the American Ordinance Association. On September 14, 1942 he was married to Nollie Smith, who survives with a daughter, Mrs. Corwin (Pat) Tracewell, Kokomo; two brothers, the Rev. George Holderith, Notre Dame, and Frank Holderith, Kokomo and a sister Miss Mamie Holderith also of Kokomo. The funeral mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Monday in Saint Patrick's Catholic Church with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Maurice Foley officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery.⁶ He was buried at Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,3,6 He was born on March 17, 1906 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,3,5,4,6 He married Nollie Geneva Smith, daughter of Samuel Jasper Smith and Cora Curry, on September 14, 1942.^1,6 Clarence Patrick Holderith died on January 4, 1968 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 61.^1,2,3,6

     Her Social Security Number was 311-46-0557.³ Mildred Irene Pearson was buried at Tetersburg Cemetery, Goldsmith, Tipton Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born on November 2, 1908 at Goldsmith, Tipton Co., Indiana.^5,2,4 As of March 5, 1932,her married name was Smith.² She married Fay William Smith, son of William J. Smith and Nellie Grant Bailey, on March 5, 1932 at Alexandria, Madison Co., Indiana.^1,2,4 Mildred Irene Pearson died on August 6, 1989 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 80.^5,4 She SHARPSVILLE, Ind. — Mildred I. Smith, 80, Sharpsville R.R. 2, died at 8:08 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, 1989, in Saint Joseph Hospital & Health Center at Kokomo. She was born Dec. 23, 1908, in Tetersburg, a daughter of Thomas and Maudie (Shaw) Phifer. March 5, 1932, she married Fay William Smith, who preceded her in death. A graduate of Goldsmith High School, she was a member of Tetersburg Christian Church. Surviving are two sons, Thomas Willliam Smith of Sharpsville and Jon Haven Smith of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Kathleen E. Wolfe of Kokomo; a sister, Edith Boyer of Tipton; five grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and one great-grandson. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Young-Nichols Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Mangold will officiate. Burial will be in Tetersburg Cemetery. on August 7, 1989.⁴

     Velma Marie Smith was buried at Sharpsville Cemetery, Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana.² She was born on July 14, 1904 at Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana.^1,2 She died on October 20, 1904 at Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Indiana.²

     Richard Harding was born circa 1853 at Iowa.¹ He married Barbara E. Hill, daughter of William Hill and Matilda "Tilda" Stephens, on September 18, 1873 at Tipton Co., Indiana.²

     His Social Security Number was 515-10-1357.⁵ John Milton Harding was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, 2301 South 34th Street, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.³ He was born on January 25, 1876 at Windfall Township, Tipton Co., Indiana; The 1880 Census suggests a birth date of abt 1878 and the 1900 Census, Jan 1879.^6,2,1,5 He married Mary Agnes Menkin/Memke circa 1900.⁶ John Milton Harding died on January 21, 1960 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, at age 83.⁴ He John Milton Harding, 83, of 924 of South Ferree, Kansas City, Kansas, died yesterday at Bethany hospital. He was born in Indiana and had lived in Kansas City, Kansas, 60 years. Mr. Harding was a retired plasterer and a member of the Wyandotte aerie of the Eagles. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary A. Harding, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Burris, 914 Argentine, and Mrs. Virginia Spoerl, Madison, Wisconsin; five sons, Clarence Harding, Lindsay, Calif; Everett Harding, 1136 Scott; Herman Harding, 3912 Strong; Charles Harding, 425 Stine, and Marion Harding, 116 South Sixteenth; 26 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. on January 22, 1960.⁴

     Mary Agnes Menkin/Memke was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, 2301 South 34th Street, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.⁴ She was born in August, 1881 at Atchison, Atchison Co., Kansas.^1,5 As of circa 1900,her married name was Harding.¹ She married John Milton Harding, son of Richard Harding and Barbara E. Hill, circa 1900.¹ Mary Agnes Menkin/Memke died on August 4, 1961 at Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin.⁵ She Mrs. Mary Agnes Harding, 1136 Scott, Kansas City, Kansas, died yesterday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Spoerl, Madison, Wis., where she had lived the last seven months. She was born in Atchison, Kas., and had lived most of her life in Kansas City, Kansas. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic church. Surviving also are another daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Burris, 914 Argentine; five sons, Clarence E. Harding, Lindsay, Calif; Everett M. Harding of the home; Herman J. Harding, 3912 Strong; Charles A. Harding, 624 Stine, and Marion Harding, 116 South Sixteenth; 27 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. on August 5, 1961.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 515-10-1650.⁷ Clarence Ernest Harding was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, Sacramento Co., California.⁴ He was born on August 4, 1900 at Atchison Co., Kansas; The California Death Index has a birth date of Aug 4, 1901.^7,8,5,9 He married Iva Bell Meyers circa 1930.¹⁰ Clarence Ernest Harding died on November 3, 1974 at Placer Co., California, at age 74.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 510-05-3389.⁸ Everett Milton Harding was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.⁴ He was born on March 27, 1903 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.^8,5 He married Stella M. Wickers circa 1924.⁷ Everett Milton Harding died on June 16, 1993 at Kansas at age 90.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 510-07-7240.⁷ Herman Joseph Harding was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, 2301 South 34th Street, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.^8,5 He was born on October 5, 1905 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.^7,4 He married Wilda M. Buckley on October 5, 1940 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.⁹ Herman Joseph Harding died on December 1, 1981 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, at age 76.⁵ He Herman J. Harding, 76, of 1302 Ruby Ave., Kansas City, Kan., died Tuesday at St. Mary's Hospital. He was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Harding was a laborer for the Kansas City Structural Steel Co for 25 years before he retired in 1970. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He leave two sons, Bob Harding, Kansas City, Kan., and Karl Harding, Hong Kong; a daughter, Mrs. Mary F. Todd, and three brothers, Everett M. Harding, Charles A. Harding and Marian Harding, all of Kansas City, Kan; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Van Horn, Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Virginia Spoerl, Madison, Wis; eight grandchidren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Maple Hill Chapel; burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. on December 3, 1981.⁵

     Elizabeth M./A. "Eiza" Harding was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, 2301 South 34th Street, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 514-03-3912.⁷ Her married name was Burris.⁴ Her married name was Van Horn.⁸ She married Unknown Burris.^4,5 Elizabeth M./A. "Eiza" Harding married Art Harding.⁹ Elizabeth M./A. "Eiza" Harding married Unknown Van Horn.⁸ Elizabeth M./A. "Eiza" Harding was born on August 6, 1908 at Kansas.^1,7 She and Art Harding were divorced before April, 1940.³ Elizabeth M./A. "Eiza" Harding died on September 29, 1987 at Kansas at age 79.⁷

     Inez Viola Harding was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, 2301 South 34th Street, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.² She was born in 1911 at Kansas.¹ As of circa 1928,her married name was Chapman.³ She married Earl Charles Chapman circa 1928.^4,3 Inez Viola Harding died in 1949 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.²

     His Social Security Number was 513-01-9437.⁷ Charles Alvin Harding was buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 4th St, Traffic Way, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.^8,3 He was born on January 6, 1914 at Oak Mills, Atchison Co., Kansas.^7,8,3,4 He died on December 14, 1987 at Kansas at age 73.^7,8,3

     Marion Harding Marion Harding, 95, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away at home on September 7, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Marion was born on September 11, 1921 to John M. & Mary Agnes (Memke) Harding. Marion met the love of his life, Velma Bowdre in 1940. One day, Marion came to Kansas City to pick his friend up for a baseball game. When he went into the house, he saw the prettiest girl he had ever seen standing in the kitchen washing dishes. Instead of going to the baseball game, he picked up a towel and started drying the dishes. He spent the next long six months pleading for a date before Velma’s best friend, Frances, convinced her to go to the theatre with him. Not long after, on the 22nd of July 1940, Marion and Velma were married. Together, Marion and Velma had 5 children whom they raised in Kansas City, Kansas. In the early 90s, Velma and Marion moved to Gladstone, Missouri. Marion was a charter member and deacon for many years at the Oak Grove Christian Church in Kansas City. Kansas when it was founded in 1969. Every Sunday, you could see Marion at church, greeting visitors with a smile and handing out bulletins. He even transported all of their grandchildren to church in what they affectionately called “the Church Limo.” Marion had a green thumb and loved tending his garden- he grew beautiful flowers! He also loved to go bowling with Velma. Marion also believed in loving your neighbor as yourself- he would help anyone and everyone who asked with whatever he could do. You could always count on him! Even when he was in his 80’s he could be seen in the neighborhood- picking up newspapers for his “older neighbors” who had trouble getting them. Marion was preceded in death by his parents, all of his siblings, and one son, Crist Harding. He leaves to cherish his memory his four loving children: Pat (Tim) Rhoades, Joyce (Tom) Janssen, Sandy (Roy) Clogston, and Keith Harding. Also, his daughter-in-law, Sheila; 16 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. He was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.⁶ He was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.⁴ He was born on September 11, 1921 at Oak Mills, Atchison Co., Kansas.^1,6,5 He married Velma Grace Bowdre on July 22, 1940.^6,7 Marion Harding died on September 7, 2017 at Gladstone, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 95.⁶

     Virginia Agnes Harding was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 3054 County Road BB, Cottage Grove, Dane Co., Wisconsin.⁵ She was born on June 2, 1924 at Kansas.^1,5 As of February 14, 1947,her married name was Spoerl.⁶ She married George Clarence Spoerl on February 14, 1947 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.^5,6 Virginia Agnes Harding died on November 4, 2007 at Wisconsin at age 83.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 494-30-6955.² Iva Bell Meyers was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, Sacramento Co., California.³ She was born on August 30, 1911 at Kansas.^2,4 As of circa 1930,her married name was Harding.¹ She married Clarence Ernest Harding, son of John Milton Harding and Mary Agnes Menkin/Memke, circa 1930.¹ Iva Bell Meyers died on September 12, 1992 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 81.^4,2