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     James Phillip Crouse was buried at Seward Cemetery, Seward, Seward Co., Nebraska.⁴ He was born on April 3, 1872 at Staplehurst, Seward Co., Nebraska.^1,2,3,5 He married Stella May Cole, daughter of William Perry Cole and Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Grimes, on December 26, 1906 at Seward, Seward Co., Nebraska.^6,3 James Phillip Crouse SEWARD, Neb. - James P. Crouse, 61, well known businesas man here, born and reared near Staplehurst, Seward county, died here at 1:30 Wednesday morning. For many years he made his home at McCook, working for the International Harvester company, returning to Seward to go into the farm implement business for himself. He is a Mason and a member of the Presbyterian church. His wife, Stella, and three daughters survive, Mrs. Kenneth Feese of Franklin, Neb., Martha and Dorothy, also three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hosford of North Platte, Mrs. Everett Biggs of Columbus, Mrs. Ira Blaine of Grand Island, also five brothers, Harry of York, Ed of Forth Smith, Ark., Otto of Marysville, Kas., Duly of Casper, Wyo, Charles of Omaha. on December 6, 1933.⁵ He died on December 6, 1933 at Seward, Seward Co., Nebraska, at age 61.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 506-48-8625.⁷ Elizabeth Matilda "Betty" Crouse was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.³ She was born on August 7, 1908 at Seward, Seward Co., Nebraska.^7,3 As of October 5, 1930,her married name was Feese.⁵ She married Kenneth Jean Feese on October 5, 1930 at Seward, Seward Co., Nebraska.^3,5 Elizabeth Matilda "Betty" Crouse died on July 8, 2000 at Adams, Gage Co., Nebraska, at age 91.^7,3 She Feese - Elizabeth M. "Betty," 91, formerly of Franklin and Lincoln, died Saturday (7/8/00) in Adams. Born, Seward (8/7/08) to James P. and Stella M. (Cole) Crouse. Retired elementary school teacher, Seward. Member: Westminster Presbyterian Church; PEO Chapter DX; Naphis Temple 66, Daughters of the Nile; Hastings College alumna. Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, James K. and Sandra, Edina, Minn; daughter, son-in-law, Harriet E. and George Peterson, Lincoln; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Kenneth; parents; sisters, Dorothy Brown, Martha Ramsay Brown. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. The Rev. Carl Horton. Prior private entombment: Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation: until 9 p.m. today, mortuary; family will greet friends one hour before services. Memorials in lieu of flowers to: Gold Crest Retirement Center, R.R. 1 Box 1295, Adams, NE 68301; Westminster Presbyterian Church Foundation, 2110 Sheridan Blvd. (02); or charity of choice. on July 10, 2000.³

     Martha Margaret Crouse was buried at Makemie Memorial Cemetery, Snow Hill, Worcester Co., Maryland.⁷ Her married name was Brown.⁸ She married Henry Kenneth Brown.⁸ Martha Margaret Crouse was born on February 22, 1911 at Nebraska.^1,7 As of November 26, 1934,her married name was Ramsay.² She married Thelbert Hickman "Ted" Ramsay Sr. on November 26, 1934 at Seward, Seward Co., Nebraska.^9,2,10 Martha Margaret Crouse died on November 15, 1987 at Maryland at age 76.⁷

     Dorothy May Crouse Mrs. Dorothy May Brown of Lincoln, the former Miss Dorothy Crouse of Seward, died Sunday, Sept. 15, following a long illness. Funeral services fro Mrs. Brown are being held today (Wednesday, September 18th) at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln with Dr. C. Vin White officiating. Burial will be at Seward at 3:45 p.m. in the family plot in Seward Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Brown of Lincoln; her mother, Mrs. Stella May Crouse Snow Hill, Md; and two sisters, Mrs. K. J. Feese of Omaha and Mrs. T. H. Ramsay of Snow Hill, Md.² She was buried at Seward Cemetery, Seward, Seward Co., Nebraska.⁷ She was born on December 28, 1912 at Nebraska.^1,7 As of July 27, 1947,her married name was Brown.^2,6 She married Henry Kenneth Brown on July 27, 1947 at Snow Hill, Worcester Co., Maryland.^2,6,8 Dorothy May Crouse died on September 15, 1957 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, at age 44.^2,7

     Her Social Security Number was 505-26-0538.⁴ Her married name was Henderson.⁴ Sylvia J. Cole married Unknown Henderson.^4,5 Sylvia J. Cole was born on August 15, 1903 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.⁴ As of September, 1929,her married name was Diers.³ She married Theodore Carl Diers in September, 1929 at Lancaster Co., Nebraska.^3,6 Sylvia J. Cole died on November 7, 1989 at Beatrice, Gage Co., Nebraska, at age 86.^4,7 She Henderson - Sylvia Cole, 86, formerly Auburn, died Tuesday in Beatrice. Survivors: daughters, Margaret Burnett, Pueblo, Colo., Ruth Anne Humphrey, Omaha, Mary Louise Krumland, Olympia, Wash; stepson, Dale H. Greeley, Colo; 16 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren. on November 10, 1989.⁷

     Theodore Carl Diers was born on December 4, 1880 at Seward, Seward Co., Nebraska.^2,4 He married Sylvia J. Cole, daughter of John Delbert Cole and Marie Louise Ford, in September, 1929 at Lancaster Co., Nebraska.^3,4 Theodore Carl Diers died on November 12, 1942 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, at age 61.⁴ He The composer of "My Nebraska" ringing song of the Cornhusker state, is dead. Theodore C. Diers, 62, prominent in Nebraska literary and music circles and former member of the University of Nebraska faculty, died unexpectedly Friday morning of a heart attack at his home, 2933 Sewell. Mr. Diers was born Dec. 4, 1880 at Seward and was educated at Concordia seminary there, later studying at the Chicago Musical college and the University of Nebraska. His colorful career included banking and stage work. From 1905 to 1909 he acted professionally in New York. Prior to that he had been connected with the First National bank of Seward. He returned to the midwest and was connected with banking in Nebraska and Wyoming for a number of years and in 1925 became radio director of the University of Nebraska. He directed church choirs and other musical groups, was author and composer of a number of pieces including "My Nebraska." He also contributed poetry to a number of periodicals. He was a member of the Wyoming house of representatives from 1915-17, was federal food administrator for that state during the first World war and member of its defense council. In 1929. he married Sylvia Cole, also active in music and church and University circles. He was secretary of the Nebraska Writers guild for 11 years. In 1940 he resigned his post as university radio director and became state WPA music supervisor. Interested in creative he contributed to the writing, Prairie Schooner and other publications, also wrote many pieces for radio. Active in many organizations, he was a member of the American Interprofessional institute, past director of Rotary, American Red Cross, A. F. & A. M. 54, York Rite, past commander of Knights Templar, past potentate of the Shrine, sovereign Bed Cross of Constantine, O. E. S., past patron, past exalted ruler of the B. P. O. E. and grand exalted ruler of the same organization. He was a member of the Congregational church, was a democrat and chairman of the Wyoming state convention in 1920. He was also a delegate to the democratic national convention in San Francisco and a member of its resolutions committee. Surviving are his wife; mother, Mrs. Anna Diers, Seward; and three brothers, Elvyn, Sheridan, Wyn; Bert, Los Angeles and L. H., Seward. on December 12, 1942.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 508-10-0837.² Kenneth Jean Feese was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.³ He was born on November 5, 1908 at Franklin Co., Nebraska.^2,1 He married Elizabeth Matilda "Betty" Crouse, daughter of James Phillip Crouse and Stella May Cole, on October 5, 1930 at Seward, Seward Co., Nebraska.^4,5 Kenneth Jean Feese died on August 29, 1977 at Lancaster Co., Nebraska, at age 68.^6,2

     Thelbert Hickman "Ted" Ramsay Sr. was buried at Makemie Memorial Cemetery, Snow Hill, Worcester Co., Maryland.^4,2 He was born on December 22, 1896 at Seward, Seward Co., Nebraska.^2,4,5,6 He married Martha Margaret Crouse, daughter of James Phillip Crouse and Stella May Cole, on November 26, 1934 at Seward, Seward Co., Nebraska.^7,3,4 Thelbert Hickman "Ted" Ramsay Sr. died on January 1, 1958 at Worcester Co., Maryland, at age 61.^2,4 He Snow Hill, Md., Jan. 3 - Funeral services will be at Snow Hill tomorrow for Thelbert H. Ramsay, 61-year-old poultry industry executive. Mr. Ramsay, poultry manager of Birds-Eye Division of General Foods Corporation at Pocomoke City, died New Year's Day while inspecting a poultry house on his son's farm near Public Landing. A native of Seward, Neb., Mr. Ramsay was a pioneer in modern marketing methods in the poultry industry and was a vice chairman of the board of directors of the Institute of the American Poultry Industry. He also was past president of the Pocomoke City Rotary Club and a past master of the Masonic lodge there. Survivors include his wife, Martha Crouse Ramsay; three sons, Thelbert, Jr., of Public Landing; Don C. of Pocomoke City, and Richard, who is with the armed forces in Alaska; two daughters, Mrs. Janet McGrew, of Fremont, Neb., and Mrs. Theo Hauck, of Girdletree, Md; a brother, Roland Ramsay and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hicks, both of Seward. Services will be at 2 P.M. at Makemie Church here with interment in the church cemetery. on January 3, 1958.⁴

     Henry Kenneth Brown married Martha Margaret Crouse, daughter of James Phillip Crouse and Stella May Cole.² Henry Kenneth Brown was buried at Makemie Memorial Cemetery, Snow Hill, Worcester Co., Maryland.³ His Social Security Number was 505090971.⁴ He was born on June 20, 1908 at Aurora, Hamilton Co., Nebraska.^3,1,4 He married Dorothy May Crouse, daughter of James Phillip Crouse and Stella May Cole, on July 27, 1947 at Snow Hill, Worcester Co., Maryland.^5,6,2 Henry Kenneth Brown died on August 24, 1989 at Snow Hill, Worcester Co., Maryland, at age 81.^3,4,2 He SNOW HILL - No formal funeral service is planned for H. Kenneth Brown, 81, of Snow Hill, who died Thursday, Aug. 24, 1989, of heart failure in the home here of his stepson, Richard C. Ramsay. Born in Aurora, Neb., he was a son of the late Charles and Nettie Brown. His first wife, Dorothy Crouse Brown, died in 1957. His second wife was Martha Ramsay Brown. She died in 1987. He had been employed as an accountant for Centel Utility Co. Surviving in addition to his stepson is a sister, Eleanor Trimberger, Ithaca, N.Y. on August 28, 1989.²

     Her Social Security Number was 553-78-9226.³ Dona Beatrice Field was buried at Sebastopol Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Sebastopol, Sonoma Co., California.⁴ She was born on December 7, 1887 at Nebraska.^3,2 As of February 28, 1909,her married name was Cole.¹ She married Chester Lee Cole, son of William Perry Cole and Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Grimes, on February 28, 1909 at Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri.¹ Dona Beatrice Field died on June 4, 1984 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 96.²

     Her Social Security Number was 548-22-9898.⁵ Her married name was Gustin.¹ Margarette Eugenia Cole married Unknown Gustin.¹ Margarette Eugenia Cole and Paul Alfred Wood were divorced.⁶ Margarette Eugenia Cole was born on November 28, 1909 at Missouri.^1,5 As of October 13, 1931,her married name was Wood.² She married Paul Alfred Wood on October 13, 1931 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.² Margarette Eugenia Cole died on May 26, 1995 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 85.^1,5

     Donald D. Cole was born circa 1914 at Nebraska.¹

     James Kenneth "Jim" Feese was buried at Christ Presbyterian Church Memorial Prayer Garden, 6901 Normandale Road, Edina, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.⁵ He was born on July 1, 1934 at Hastings, Adams Co., Nebraska.^3,4 He married Sandra Marthena Stevens circa 1956.^1,2,7 James Kenneth "Jim" Feese died on December 2, 2016 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 82.^3,4 He Feese, James Kenneth "Jim", age 82, Minnetonka, MN. Died Friday, December 2, 2016. Retired from IBM and Centron. Born in Hastings, NE on July 1, 1934 to Kenneth Jean Feese and Elizabeth Matilda Feese (Crouse); graduated from University of Nebraska in 1956. Survived by wife Sandra Feese; daughters, Lisa Feese Burns, and Lori Brustad (James); son, Mark Feese (Lisa); sister, Harriet Peterson (George); and 5 precious grandchildren, Jessica, Elliott, Mitchell, Tate and Carly. on December 4, 2016.⁴

     Sandra Marthena Stevens was buried at Christ Presbyterian Church Memorial Prayer Garden, 6901 Normandale Road, Edina, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.³ She was born on July 22, 1934 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.² As of circa 1956,her married name was Feese.² She married James Kenneth "Jim" Feese, son of Kenneth Jean Feese and Elizabeth Matilda "Betty" Crouse, circa 1956.^4,1,2 Sandra Marthena Stevens died on April 20, 2020 at Minnetonka, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 85.² She Feese, Sandra Marthena, Age 85, Minnetonka, MN, died at home Monday, April 20th with family by her side. Born in Omaha, Nebraska on 07/22/1934 to H.F. Stevens and Marthena Stevens (Peacock). Sandie graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1956 with a degree in Education. It was at the University where she met her husband of 60 years Jim Feese. Sandra was a 65-year member of PEO, active as an early member of Edynamos at Christ Presbyterian Church where she also served on the funeral team. She is survived by her brother Keith Stevens, daughter Lisa Feese Burns, daughter Lori Feese Brustad (James) and son Mark Feese (Lisa) and 5 grandchildren Jessica, Elliott, Mitchell Brustad, Tate and Carly Feese. A memorial service will be scheduled for a future date. on April 26, 2020.²

     Louise Nicholine Teichgraeber was buried at Floral Hills Cemetery, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.² She was born on January 23, 1911 at Marquette, McPherson Co., Kansas.^1,2 As of 1936,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Alva Merle Conner, son of John Oliver Conner and Mary Pearl Williams, in 1936.¹ Louise Nicholine Teichgraeber died on December 20, 1965 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, at age 54.^1,2

     Jennifer Sue Covey Jennifer Sue Covey, 55, of Dublin, stepped from this physical world into the heavenly arms of her daughter and father on Friday December 5, 2014. What a reunion that must have been! She is survived by her beloved husband, Dwayne Graham; mother, Darlene Covey; sister, Cyndi and Daryl Pagans; father and mother-in-law, John and Barbara Graham; sister-in-law and husband, Karen and Douglas Lucas; nephews, Clayton Carter, Lucas and Amanda Covey and Brandon Lucas; nieces, Crystal Fain and Ashley Lucas; great-nieces, Lilly Fain, Amelia, Evelyn and Mazie; great-nephew, Christopher Fain. She will be greatly missed by a host of friends. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin.² She was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on June 26, 1959 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of September 2, 2010,her married name was Graham.¹ She married Dwayne Dale Graham, son of John Nelson Graham and Barbara Jean Conner, on September 2, 2010 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Jennifer Sue Covey died on December 4, 2014 at Virginia at age 55.^2,4