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     His Social Security Number was 564-22-6551.³ Robert Lewis Grider was born on April 17, 1924 at Belvedere Gardens, Los Angeles Co., California.^4,3,1 He died on October 6, 1998 at Irvine, Orange Co., California, at age 74.^2,3

     Beatrice Ruth "Betty" Mayo was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 480-50-1742.³ She was born on July 10, 1918 at Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa.^1,2,3 As of October 12, 1939,her married name was Herman.² She married Ernest Aaron Herman, son of John Lawrence Herman and Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Conner, on October 12, 1939 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² Beatrice Ruth "Betty" Mayo died on February 12, 2003 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 84.^1,3,4 She Betty Winegarden, 84, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003, in Sigourney Care Center following an extended illness. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary Catholic Church, by the Rev. Philip Ryan. Burial: Pleasant Grove Cemetery. on February 13, 2003.⁴

     Betty Susanne Herman was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.¹ She was born on February 23, 1950 at Iowa.¹ She died on January 27, 1958 at Iowa at age 7.¹

     Pearl Howard died in 1907 at Wabash Co., Indiana.¹ She was born in 1907 at Wabash Co., Indiana.¹

     Norma Josephine Case and Joseph Grover Howard were divorced.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 313-20-6741.⁵ Her married name was Howard.⁶ Norma Josephine Case was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^1,2,7 She married Joseph Grover Howard, son of Ora Wiley Howard and Valeria Angelia Grover.⁶ Norma Josephine Case was born on May 27, 1925 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^5,1,2,3 She died on October 9, 2006 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 81.^5,1,2

     Phyllis Eileen Howard was buried at Estates of Serenity, 1101 South Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^8,2,3 She was born on June 2, 1931 at Liberty Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of June 11, 1949,her married name was Bishir.⁹ She married Delbert DeForest Bishir on June 11, 1949 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^4,8,9 Phyllis Eileen Howard died on August 7, 2000 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana, at age 69.^2,3 She Phyllis E. Bishir, 69, of Marion, who loved to play musical instruments and travel, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2000, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. The Wabash native was a member of Westside Assembly of God and was formerly of Fort Wayne. Surviving are daughters Debby DeMarcus of Pleasant Prairie, Wis., and Robin Bishir of Fair Oaks, Calif; sons Ricky of Rockland, Calif., and Rocky of Marion; sisters Marguerite Titus and Letty Mann, both of Marion, and Donna Pence of Plainfield; brothers Joseph and Wiley Howard, both of Marion; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Estates of Serenity, Marion. on August 10, 2000.³

     Her Social Security Number was 380-26-9426.² Willia Ellen Cooper was buried at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Holt, Ingham Co., Michigan.³ She was born on May 30, 1907.^3,2,4 As of August 11, 1930,her married name was Howard.³ She married Benson Eugene "Gene" Howard, son of Ora Wiley Howard and Nettie Marie Buffington, on August 11, 1930.³ Willia Ellen Cooper died on March 8, 1974 at Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan, at age 66.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 317-34-0523.³ Hazel E. Porter was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.² She was born on April 30, 1907 at Indiana.^3,2 As of circa 1927,her married name was Howard.⁴ She married John Dalton Howard, son of Ora Wiley Howard and Nettie Marie Buffington, circa 1927.^4,1 Hazel E. Porter died on November 28, 1979 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 72.^3,2

     Bettye Jean Taylor/Smith was born on July 23, 1924.³ As of July 6, 1962,her married name was Howard.¹ She married Wylie Laurin Howard, son of Ora Wiley Howard and Valeria Angelia Grover, on July 6, 1962 at Grant Co., Indiana.^1,2 Bettye Jean Taylor/Smith died on May 1, 2015 at age 90.¹

     Clarence Meredith Pence On Thursday, March 4, 2021, Clarence Meredith Pence, a loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of the 94. Meredith was born on October 7, 1926, in Converse to Earl and Dessie (Plotner) Pence. He graduated from Converse High School in 1944 and entered directly into the Navy. He was a Petty Officer First Class “Seabees” of the 139 Navy Construction Battalion and WWII and Korean War Veteran that he took with great pride. He received his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1952. His proudest moment was being chosen to take the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., in 2014 with other fellow Veterans and, upon landing home, was amazed that the entire family, hundreds of people, and news stations were waiting to greet and celebrate him and all of the Veterans upon arrival. After the Navy, he worked for Anaconda Wire and Cable for over 40 years. He traveled to foreign countries as a trouble shooter and retired as a production manager. He later worked for Pools of Fun for many years, where he once again retired at age 80. On November 26, 1948, he married the love of his life, Donna Dell Howard, just recently celebrating their 72nd wedding anniversary. They had a daughter, Denise (Green), and son, Dennis. Meredith enjoyed golfing, gardening, fishing, watching sports, walking his dog (Willy), spending time with family, and hosting the holiday dinners. He had a passion for taking care of their beautiful yard and pristine pool. He is survived by his wife, Donna; children, Denise (Danny) and Dennis; sisters, Earlene (Sharp) and Nancy (Simpson); grandchildren, Jerry (Gloria), Lindsay (Josh), Amber (Andre), Brehan, Brad (Lindsey), and Natalie (Gary); and many great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ned; sister, Isabelle; and great-grandson, Jacob Pence. A military burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, IN.⁵ He was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^5,6 He was born on October 7, 1926 at Converse, Grant Co., Indiana.^4,5,6 He married Donna Dell Howard, daughter of Ora Wiley Howard and Valeria Angelia Grover, on November 26, 1948 at Grant Co., Indiana.^1,2,7,3,5 Clarence Meredith Pence died on March 4, 2021 at Indiana at age 94.^5,6

     Robert Roger Weimer and Frances Marianne Howard were divorced.⁵ Robert Roger Weimer Robert R. Weimer, 94, LaFontaine, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Autumn Ridge Health Care Center in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late Charles Z. and Dorothy (Steinman) Weimer on July 9, 1916 in Treaty, Indiana. He married Francis Howard in 1935, she passed away in February of 1990. He was a tool maker for Weimer Tool Machine in LaFontaine, Indiana. He was an avid fiddle collector and restorer. He loved his family. He is survived by five sons, James Weimer of Peru, Michael Weimer (Kathy) of Clovis, California, Edwin Weimer of Red Bridge, Steve Weimer (Ann) of Sorrento, Maine, and Tom Weimer of Flippin, Arkansas; 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Robert L. Weimer and Phillip J. Weimer, grandson, Jeff A. Weimer, three brothers and a sister; along with his parents and wife. Service will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Officiating the services will be Pastor Doug Oakes. Burial will follow in the Grant Memorial Park in Marion, Indiana.² He was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^2,4,5 His Social Security Number was 305-01-3328.⁶ He was born on July 9, 1916 at Treaty, Wabash Co., Indiana.^6,1,2,3,5 He married Frances Marianne Howard, daughter of Ora Wiley Howard and Valeria Angelia Grover, on May 4, 1935 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^3,2 Robert Roger Weimer died on May 13, 2011 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 94.^6,2,5

     Delbert DeForest Bishir was buried at Estates of Serenity, 1101 South Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 311-18-1261.⁶ He was born on June 23, 1923 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^6,2,5,7 He married Phyllis Eileen Howard, daughter of Ora Wiley Howard and Valeria Angelia Grover, on June 11, 1949 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^1,4,8 Delbert DeForest Bishir died on April 14, 1987 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 63.^6,3,7

     James Delbert Mann was buried at Park Cemetery, Fairmount, Grant Co., Indiana.² His Social Security Number was 305-20-5800.⁴ He married Celeste Louisa "Letty" Howard, daughter of Ora Wiley Howard and Valeria Angelia Grover.² James Delbert Mann was born on March 17, 1910 at Summitville, Madison Co., Indiana.^4,1,2,5,3 He died on March 28, 2004 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 94.^4,2

     Mary Louise Schmalzried was buried at Emery Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.² Her Social Security Number was 316-05-2153.³ She was born on April 23, 1911 at Urbana, Wabash Co., Indiana.^3,1 As of March 7, 1932,her married name was Howard.¹ She married Archie Paul Howard, son of Ora Wiley Howard and Nettie Marie Buffington, on March 7, 1932 at Indiana.^1,2 Mary Louise Schmalzried died on March 17, 1997 at age 85.³

     Alpha Newton Titus was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^3,8 His Social Security Number was 312-01-8398.⁶ He was born on March 16, 1914 at Green Township, Grant Co., Indiana.^1,5,6,7,8 He married Marguerite Edwina Howard, daughter of Ora Wiley Howard and Valeria Angelia Grover, on July 1, 1937 at Grant Co., Indiana.^2,4 Alpha Newton Titus died on January 3, 1998 at Highlands, Duval Co., Florida, at age 83.^1,2,6,8

     Jerry Newton Titus Sr. was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^2,3 He was born on May 4, 1938 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^1,2,4 He married Kay Carolyn Mills on August 28, 1959 at Grant Co., Indiana.⁷ Jerry Newton Titus Sr. died on November 30, 1964 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 26.^2,3,8 He Jerry N. Titus, Sr., 26, 1403 North court, Marion, died at the Marion hospital at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, following an illness of three weeks. A native of Grant county, he was a pharmacist at a Marion drug store for three years. He was a 1961 graduate of Purdue University and was registered by the Pharmacy board the same year. He attended Grace Methodist church and was a member of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Fraternal Order of Police, John L. McCulloch chapter, Order of DeMolay and treasurer of the Grant County Pharmaceutical society. Surviving are the widow, Kay; one son, Jerry N. Titus, Jr., and two daughters, Dana and Diana, all at home; the mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Titus, Marion. The paternal grandfather, Alpha Titus, RR 1, Fairmount; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Wiley Howard, Converse; and one brother, David Allen Titus, serving with the Coast Guard. Burial was in Grant Memorial park. on December 10, 1964.³

     Her Social Security Number was 308-14-9526.³ Inez Cabe was buried at Estates of Serenity, 1101 South Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born on February 18, 1904 at Grant Co., Indiana.^3,1,2 As of August 29, 1942,her married name was Howard.⁵ She married Leo Dewayne Howard, son of William Orley Howard and Martha Alice "Maude" Oswalt, on August 29, 1942 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.⁵ Inez Cabe married Leo Dewayne Howard, son of William Orley Howard and Martha Alice "Maude" Oswalt, on August 30, 1950 at Indiana.² Inez Cabe died on March 11, 1985 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 81.^3,1

     Her Social Security Number was 309-03-9198.³ Theresa Geraldine Prickett was born on January 9, 1909 at Converse, Grant Co., Indiana.^3,4,2 As of August 15, 1925,her married name was Howard.¹ She married Leo Dewayne Howard, son of William Orley Howard and Martha Alice "Maude" Oswalt, on August 15, 1925 at Wabash Co., Indiana.¹ Theresa Geraldine Prickett died on December 22, 1993 at Martinsville, Morgan Co., Indiana, at age 84.^3,4

     Lillian Deloris Howard was born on March 7, 1926 at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida.^2,4 As of August 13, 1948,her married name was McLellan.² She married Seth David McLellan on August 13, 1948 at Indiana.²

     William Harry Howard was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^2,5,7,6 He William H. Howard, 33, 909 N. Western Ave., died at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Fort Wayne VA hospital, where he had been a patient for the last three months. Born in Miami County, Mr. Howard had resided in this community for many years. He was employed last as a mechanic at the Marion Parking Lot. Mr. Howard was a U.S. Army verteran, and he served in Korea. He was a member of the First Friends Church. Burial will be in Grant Memorial Park. Friends may call at the furneral home after 4 p.m. today. Survivors incude the widow, Margaret; three sons, Michael William, Jeffrey Allen and Stephen DeWayne, and three Daughters, Deborah Lynn, Paulette Susan and Robin Rae, all at home; the father, Leo Howard, Marion; stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaSalle, Martinsville; a brother, Loren, Marion; and a sister, Mrs. Lillian McLellan, Lowell, IN; four half sister, Mrs. Inga Hicks, Indpls, and Janet, Cathy and Linda LaSalle, all of Martinsville and a half brother, Roy LaSalle, Martinsville.⁶ He married Unknown Rayl.⁸ William Harry Howard was born on October 16, 1927 at Richland, Grant Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,5,7 He married Colleen Leota Coppock on December 22, 1944 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.⁸ William Harry Howard and Colleen Leota Coppock were divorced on January 9, 1947 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.⁸ William Harry Howard married Margaret Mae Massler on March 17, 1956 at Indiana.³ William Harry Howard died on August 28, 1961 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 33.^2,5,7,6