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     James Howard Brewer was born on November 29, 1951 at Michigan.¹ He died on July 13, 1967 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 15; Died during heart surgery.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 278-20-8394.² Barbara Ann Witt was born on June 9, 1925 at Reed City, Osceola Co., Michigan.² As of September 6, 1947,her married name was Brewer.¹ She married Rev. James Culps Brewer, son of James Harrison Brewer and Edna Chloe Byers, on September 6, 1947 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.¹ Barbara Ann Witt died on July 5, 1998 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 73.^3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 097-44-0381.⁴ Betsy Maude Brewer was born on January 22, 1967 at Connecticut.^1,2,4 She died on October 3, 1984 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 17.^1,2,4

     His Social Security Number was 309-34-9284.⁷ Larry A. Fortner was buried at Newport Cemetery (also known as Thomas Cemetery), Newport, Vermilion Co., Indiana.^2,5,6 He was born on October 14, 1934 at Cayuga, Vermilion Co., Indiana.^2,7,5,6 He married Donna May Crouse, daughter of Carl Van Crouse and Zola Mae Smith, on March 27, 1971 at Cayuga, Vermilion Co., Indiana.³ Larry A. Fortner died on May 10, 2006 at Plainfield, Hendricks Co., Indiana, at age 71.^2,7,5,6 He CAYUGA, Ind.— Larry A. Fortner, 71 of Plainfield Health Center, Plainfield, Ind., formerly of Cayuga, died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006, in Plainfield Health Center. Larry was born Oct. 14, 1934, in Cayuga, the son of Forrest and Celia (Snyder) Fortner. He was employed at General Motors Central Foundry, Tilton, Ill., 30 years, retiring in 1977. He was a member of Local 579 UAW. He enjoyed flowers, gardening and traveling. Surviving are his wife, Donna M. Fortner of Stilesville, Ind; and three stepchildren, Steven (Shane) Allen of Stuttgart, Germany, Dennis (Sheila) Allen of Clinton, Ind., and Barbara (Jay) Robertson of Stilesville, Ind; four sisters, Phyllis Self of Williamsport; Delores (Norman) Haga of Blanchard, La., Janice (Leonard) McBride of Cayuga and Lanie (Bill) Nash of Sanborn, Ind; a brother, Phillip Fortner of Cayuga; a special cousin, John (Janie) Kilgore of Cayuga; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents and a sister preceded him in death. Friends will be received 3-6 p.m. EDT Saturday, May 13, 2006 at the Shelby Funeral Home, Covington, Ind; Services will be held at 2 p.m. EDT Sunday, May 14, at Shelby Funeral Home with Rev. Aaron Hobbs officiating. Interment will follow in the Thomas Cemetery in Newport. on May 13, 2006.²

     Her Social Security Number was 242-09-3328.⁵ Helen Emma Colclough was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.⁶ She was born on August 30, 1920 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.^5,2,6,3,4 As of February 2, 1946,her married name was Crouse.³ She married John William Crouse, son of Carl Van Crouse and Zola Mae Smith, on February 2, 1946 at Indiana.^1,3 Helen Emma Colclough died on September 16, 1983 at Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 63.^2,6

     Thelma Marie Townsend was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana.¹ She was born on October 29, 1926 at Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana.¹ As of August 26, 2001,her married name was Crouse.² She married John William Crouse, son of Carl Van Crouse and Zola Mae Smith, on August 26, 2001 at Durham Co., North Carolina.^3,1,2 Thelma Marie Townsend died on April 19, 2015 at Williamsport, Warren Co., Indiana, at age 88.¹ She COVINGTON, Ind. — Thelma "Marie" Denhart Crouse, 88, of Covington, went to be with her Lord at 5:20 a.m. EDT Sunday, April 19, 2015, at St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital in Williamsport, Ind. She was born Oct. 29, 1926, in rural Covington, the daughter of the late Joe and Mable Price Townsend. Marie first married Thomas E. Denhart in Kentland, Ind. He went to be with the Lord in 1979. She later married John Crouse in August of 2001 in North Carolina. He went to be with the Lord in 2003. Survivors include her son, David Luke (Alice) Denhart of Covington; stepdaughter, Debra (Tony) Freeman of Durham, N.C; grandson, Thomas Denhart of Covington, Ind; niece, Page (Ted) Lane of Covington; and two cousins, Charles (Pat) Price and Martha Bausch both of Crawfordsville, Ind. Marie was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles. Marie served two terms as Fountain County Recorder and over 30 years in working various positions at the courthouse. She was a member of Coopers Chapel Bible Church in rural Veedersburg, Ind., where she taught Sunday school for over 50 years and sang in the choir. She was president of the Fountain County Women's Republican Club and a member of the Wabash Township Birthday Club. Marie was a 1944 graduate of Perrysville High School. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting, gardening, raising flowers and taking care of her family. Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery in Covington. on April 21, 2015.¹

     Ann E. Servies was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana.³ She was born on June 28, 1929 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.² As of June 9, 1950,her married name was Crouse.¹ She married Richard Norton Crouse, son of Carl Van Crouse and Zola Mae Smith, on June 9, 1950 at Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana.^1,2 Ann E. Servies died on November 8, 2015 at Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana, at age 86.^1,2 She Ann E. (Servies) Crouse, 86, of Covington passed away at 12:00 A. M. Sunday November 8, 2015 at the Waters of Covington, having been a resident two years. She was born June 28, 1929 in Danville to the late Franklin E. and Patience (Harden) Servies. Ann married Richard E. Crouse on June 9, 1950 at the Covington United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Jayne (Lonnie) Gawthorp; a son, Thomas Richard Crouse; a sister, Beverley Wichus; two grandsons, Andrew (Miranda) Gassaway and Brian (Kayla) Gassaway and three great-granddaughters. She was a 1947 graduate of Covington High School and a member of Covington United Methodist Church. Her other memberships were Coffeenians and Tri Kappa. She was secretary of Mount Hope Cemetery for many years and retired from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in 1995. She was co-owner of Crouse Orchards south of Covington and Crouse Exterminating in Fort Myers, Florida. on November 10, 2015.²

     William G. Billman was buried at Aten Cemetery, Hildago, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois.¹ He was born on July 10, 1913 at Illinois.¹ He died on December 21, 1913 at Illinois.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 325-30-9989.³ Lucinda Mary Burton was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois.⁴ She was born on December 25, 1916 at Belvidere, Boone Co., Illinois.^2,3 As of January 27, 1938,her married name was Billman.² She married Wilbert Noel Billman, son of Frank Billman and Bertha Conner, on January 27, 1938 at Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa.² Lucinda Mary Burton died on December 6, 1993 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, at age 76.^4,3

     Wilbert Noel Billman Jr. was buried at Belvidere Cemetery, Belvidere, Boone Co., Illinois.^1,3 He was born on May 1, 1939 at Belvidere, Boone Co., Illinois.^1,2,3 He died on May 21, 1939 at Belvidere, Boone Co., Illinois.^1,2,3

     Infant Billman was buried at Belvidere Cemetery, Belvidere, Boone Co., Illinois.^2,3 She died on January 29, 1945 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois.^1,2,3 She was born on January 29, 1945 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois.^1,2,3

     Mildred Agatha Coburn was buried at Aten Cemetery, Hildago, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois.¹ She was born on June 17, 1907 at Illinois.¹ She married Eughling Warfel, son of Henry Ellsworth "Elzie" Warfel and Cora Emmaline Conner, on July 9, 1928.^2,1 As of July 9, 1928,her married name was Warfel. Mildred Agatha Coburn died on June 13, 1997 at Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 89.¹

     Edna Anna Shephard was buried at Aten Cemetery, Hildago, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 332-32-0980.⁵ She was born on December 5, 1915 at Greenup, Cumberland Co., Illinois.^2,5,3 As of December 10, 1936,her married name was Warfel.¹ She married Rual Warfel, son of Henry Ellsworth "Elzie" Warfel and Cora Emmaline Conner, on December 10, 1936.^1,6 Edna Anna Shephard died on March 27, 2007 at Effingham, Effingham Co., Illinois, at age 91.^1,2,5,4 She Edna Anna Warfel, 91, of Hidalgo passed away at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham. Burial will be in Aten Cemetery, rural Hidalgo. on March 28, 2007.⁴

     Orville Ray Kibler was born on April 30, 1928 at Jasper Co., Illinois.² He married Mabel Emmaline Warfel, daughter of Rual Warfel and Chlora Mae Chapman, on October 5, 1947.^3,1,4