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     Verle Littrel was buried at Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.¹ She was born on December 2, 1911 at Nebraska.¹ She died on April 17, 1915 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, at age 3.^1,2 She Verle, the little three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Littrell, died Sunday in a hospital in Lincoln. The funeral was held at the home Monday afternoon. The many friends of the family extend their sympathy in their sad hours of bereavement. This is the fourth death in the family during the past few months. on April 22, 1915.²

     Ruby Littrel was buried at Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.¹ She was born on November 23, 1914 at Nebraska.¹ She died on December 21, 1914 at Nebraska.¹

     Archie Raymond Chinn was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, 14800 Old Brighton Road, Brighton, Adams Co., Colorado.^4,2 His Social Security Number was 521-40-9792.⁵ He was born on June 4, 1919 at Girard, Crawford Co., Kansas.^4,5,2,3 He married Wilma Jean Adamson, daughter of Vernie Albertis Adamson and Berneice Mildred Kinneson, on September 27, 1946 at Mankato, Jewell Co., Kansas.^1,4 Archie Raymond Chinn died on November 6, 1971 at Denver, Colorado, at age 52.^4,2 He Funeral services for Archie Chinn were held Tuesday, November 9, at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Brighton, Colorado. Rev. Tod Hubbell officiated. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery in Brighton. Archie was born June 4, 1919 at Girard, Kansas. He died November 6, 1971 at Mercy Hospital, Denver, at the age of 52 years, 5 months and 2 days. He came to Colorado with his mother and family in 1929. He made his home in Hudson. He was married September 27, 1946 to Wilma Jean Adamson at Mankato, Kansas and recently celebrated their Silver Anniversary. He spent most of his time farming until the last 15 years when he was employed by Macks Trucks. He is survived by his wife, Jean; his children, Mrs. Connard (Shirley) Genereux, Hudson, Max Chinn, Henderson, Ron Chinn, Denver and Dee Ann Chinn at home; 3 grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Lena Chinn of Lakewood; brothers, Russell Chinn, Meade, Howard Chinn, Aurora, James Chinn, Charles Chinn, Denver and Floyd Chinn of Commerce City; 1 sister, Mrs. Dencil (Gladys) Wood of Brighton. He was preceeded in death by his father and 2 sisters. Pall bearers were Rene Martens, Owen Fisher, Bill Farshee, Jim Hazlet, Dave Collins and Sadao Yagami. on November 18, 1971.⁴

     Gene Lyle Nordbrock NORDBROCK, Gene, 35, of 6644 E. Paseo San Giro, died August 12th in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Survived by sons, Steven and Craig Nordbrock, of Lincoln, Neb; mother, Mrs. Clara Nordbrock, of Lincoln, Neb; brother, Neil Nordbrock, of Tucson; sisters, Mrs. Evon Rathbone, of Grand Island, Neb., Mrs. Margie Picard, of Connecticut. Services 10 a.m. Thursday, Arizona Mortuary Chapel, Stone and Third St. Interment Tucson Memorial Park, East Lawn.⁴ He was buried at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Road, Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.³ He was born on September 29, 1931 at Hildreth, Franklin Co., Nebraska.² He married Betty Albertis Adamson, daughter of Vernie Albertis Adamson and Berneice Mildred Kinneson, in 1959.^1,2 Gene Lyle Nordbrock died on August 12, 1967 at Truth or Concequences, Sierra Co., New Mexico, at age 35.^2,5,4

     Glenn Edward Obert was born on November 16, 1926 at Esbon, Jewell Co., Kansas.¹ He married Betty Albertis Adamson, daughter of Vernie Albertis Adamson and Berneice Mildred Kinneson, on July 6, 1947.¹ Glenn Edward Obert died on May 6, 1977 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska, at age 50.¹

     Duane Earl Skinner Duane Skinner the son of Glen and Lola (Adamson) Skinner was born February 10, 1931 at Nelson, Nebraska. He departed this life on Sunday, January 13, 2008 at the Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings, Nebraska at the age of 76 years. Duane grew up south of Edgar, NE and graduated from Edgar High School with the class of 1948. Duane served his country with the United States Air force from 1951 to 1955. On December 21, 1957 Duane was united in marriage to Emma Ashby. This union was blessed with the birth of four children: Gary and Ed and daughters Gaila and Kim. Duane and Emma lived and farmed south Edgar until moving into in Edgar in 1979 and retired from farming in 1993. Duane and Emma were able to celebrate 50 years of marriage on December 21, 2007. Duane was a member of American Legion Post #248 for 53 years. In his spare time Duane enjoyed farming and spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and son Gary. Survivors include his wife Emma of Edgar, NE; son Ed Skinner and wife Robin of Edgar, NE; daughters: Gaila Skinner of Grand Island, NE; Kim Harms and husband Dan of Glenvil, NE; 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held this Thursday 10:30 AM, January 17, 2008 at the Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Edgar, NE. Pastor Jeff Glawe will be officiating. Burial with military honors will be held in the Edgar Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9 am to 8 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Edgar American Legion Post #248.⁵ He was buried at Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.^5,3 He was born on February 10, 1931 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.³ He married Emma J. Ashby on December 21, 1957.⁵ Duane Earl Skinner died on January 13, 2008 at Hastings, Adams Co., Nebraska, at age 76.^5,3

     Gary Wayne Skinner was buried at Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.⁴ He was born on July 25, 1958 at Hastings, Adams Co., Nebraska.⁴ He died on June 3, 1966 at Hastings, Adams Co., Nebraska, at age 7.⁴ He Mr. and Mrs. John Herman attended the funeral services of eight year old Gary Skinner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Skinner of Edgar on Monday last week. The boy passed away unexpectedly following surgery on Saturday at Hastings. on June 16, 1966.⁵

     Dennis Smith was buried at Crystal Lake Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.¹ He was buried at Crystal Lake Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.¹ He was born on May 6, 1935 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.¹ He died on May 6, 1935 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.¹

     Elva J. Smith was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.¹ She was born on September 13, 1889 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.¹ She died on July 23, 1890 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.¹

     Rebecca Jane Olehy was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^3,4 She was born on July 30, 1863 at Illinois.^5,3,4 As of September 13, 1882,her married name was Smith.¹ She married William Rhodes Smith, son of William F. Smith and Mary E. Burk, on September 13, 1882 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,4 Rebecca Jane Olehy died on November 17, 1945 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 82.^3,4

     Oliver Smith was born in January, 1886 at Illinois.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 329-07-900.⁴ Elsie Pearl Smith was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁵ She was born on February 13, 1888 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,5,3,4 As of circa 1907,her married name was McMains.⁶ She married William McMains circa 1907.⁶ As of October 18, 1926,her married name was Drake.³ Elsie Pearl Smith married Bert Charles Drake on October 18, 1926 at Indiana.³ Elsie Pearl Smith died on September 12, 1967 at Illinois at age 79.^5,4

     William McMains was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^3,4 He was born on September 18, 1872 at Rossville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^2,3,4 He married Elsie Pearl Smith, daughter of William Rhodes Smith and Rebecca Jane Olehy, circa 1907.¹ William McMains died on August 20, 1925 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 52.^3,4

     Orlo Estel McMains was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁵ He was born on December 8, 1909 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.³ He married Helen Ohretta Wayne on November 19, 1931 at Champaign Co., Illinois.^5,6 Orlo Estel McMains died on September 12, 1967 at Myersville, Illinois, at age 57.⁵

     Helen Ohretta Wayne was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 352-14-6888.⁵ She was born on December 14, 1909 at Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.^5,2 As of November 19, 1931,her married name was McMains.³ She married Orlo Estel McMains, son of William McMains and Elsie Pearl Smith, on November 19, 1931 at Champaign Co., Illinois.^3,1 Helen Ohretta Wayne died on February 18, 2000 at Glenpool, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 90.^3,5,4 She TULSA, Okla. - Helen Ohretta McMains, 90, of Tulsa, died at 3:05 a.m. Friday (Feb. 18, 2000) at Glennpool Care Center, Glennpool, Okla. Graveside services will be at 2:15 p.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Park, Danville. on February 19, 2000.⁴

     Bert Charles Drake was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 332-10-8834.⁴ He was born on July 15, 1876 at Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois.^6,1,3,4 He married Elsie Pearl Smith, daughter of William Rhodes Smith and Rebecca Jane Olehy, on October 18, 1926 at Indiana.⁵ Bert Charles Drake died on October 20, 1951 at age 75.^1,3