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     Loren Ralph Howard Loren R. Howard, 62, 913 E. 33rd St., Marion, died at 10:11 a.m. Wednesday in Marion General Hospital. Mr. Howard was born in Marion and had worked as an auto body repairman at Kelly Checrolet, Fort Wayne. He was a member of the Progressive Spiritualist Church, Indianapolis. He served in the Army for four years during WWII in the European Theater. He is surived by his wife, Annemerie; and his mother; Theresa LaSalle, Martinsville. Memorial services will be at a later date. There will be no visitation.⁵ His Social Security Number was 310-28-0062.⁸ He was born on September 17, 1929 at Richland, Grant Co., Indiana.^8,2,4 He married Annemarie Luise Never on April 2, 1952.⁹ Loren Ralph Howard died on November 28, 1991 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 62.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 310-24-9483.⁴ Colleen Leota Coppock was buried at Estates of Serenity, 1101 South Lincoln Blvd., Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^2,5 She was born on February 11, 1930 at Michaelsville, Grant Co., Indiana.^4,1,2,3,5 As of December 22, 1944,her married name was Howard.⁶ She married William Harry Howard, son of Leo Dewayne Howard and Theresa Geraldine Prickett, on December 22, 1944 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.⁶ Colleen Leota Coppock and William Harry Howard were divorced on January 9, 1947 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.⁶ Colleen Leota Coppock died on March 4, 2002 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 72.^4,2,5

     Margaret Mae Massler was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.² She was born on September 26, 1926 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of March 17, 1956,her married name was Howard.¹ She married William Harry Howard, son of Leo Dewayne Howard and Theresa Geraldine Prickett, on March 17, 1956 at Indiana.¹ Margaret Mae Massler died on January 4, 2011 at Arizona at age 84.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-36-8013.² Nina Mae Curry was born on July 20, 1920 at West Virginia.^1,2 As of December 16, 1961,her married name was Howard.³ She married Leo Dewayne Howard, son of William Orley Howard and Martha Alice "Maude" Oswalt, on December 16, 1961 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.³ Nina Mae Curry died on February 11, 2000 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 79.^1,2

     Mabel Ellis was born on September 28, 1909 at Putnam Co., Indiana.² As of February 24, 1967,her married name was Howard.¹ She married Leo Dewayne Howard, son of William Orley Howard and Martha Alice "Maude" Oswalt, on February 24, 1967 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.¹

     Annemarie Luise Never Annemarie Luise Howard, 79, 913 E. 33rd St., died at 8:44 a.m. Sunday in her home. Mrs. Howard was born in Konigsberg, Germany and had lived in Marion since 1950. She married Lauren Howard on April 2, 1952. He died in 1991. She received her nursing degree in Germany and became a licensed registered nurse in Indiana in 1963. She worked as a registered nurse at Marion General Hospital from 1963 to 1970 And was the nurse for Marion High School from 1970 to 1985. She was a member of the Indiana Association Spiritualist Church Camp. Survivors included daughter, Geshe I. Drescher, Chicago; four sisters, Hannah, Regina, Ruth and Inge, all of Frankfurt, Germany; and two grandsons, Gregory B. Nagel, Frankfort, Ill., and David Nagel, Portsmouth, R.I.² Her Social Security Number was 304-36-7171.³ She was born on May 1, 1920 at Konigsberg, Germany.^3,2 As of April 2, 1952,her married name was Howard.² She married Loren Ralph Howard, son of Leo Dewayne Howard and Theresa Geraldine Prickett, on April 2, 1952.² Annemarie Luise Never died on January 30, 2000 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 79.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 316-14-2041.⁷ Seth David McLellan was buried at Lowell Memorial Cemetery, Lowell, Lake Co., Indiana.³ He was born on April 19, 1924 at Lowell, Lake Co., Indiana.^7,1,2,3,4,5 He married Lillian Deloris Howard, daughter of Leo Dewayne Howard and Theresa Geraldine Prickett, on August 13, 1948 at Indiana.¹ Seth David McLellan died on January 14, 1996 at Merrillville, Lake Co., Indiana, at age 71.^7,3,2,6 He LOWELL - When polio left him a paraplegic unable to walk in 1956, it could have ended a quality life. But Seth McLellan was determined that no handicap would ever be an obstacle. Those who knew him say it never was. The 71-year-old lifelong Lowell resident, an educator and a school administrator for 39 years, died Jan. 14. He was principal of Lake Prairie Elementary School for 19 years, following two decades as a teacher in the Tri-Creek Schools. Frank Foss, former principal at Tri-Creek's Oak Hill Elementary School, recalled that Mr. McLellan would greet his pupils at the door each day. "His wheelchair never prevented him from participating or being active. Not only was he an excellent teacher and principal, Seth was also a great promoter of our athletic department," said Foss, a friend and colleague of Mr. McLellan's. "He was one of our biggest supporters. Come rain or shine, Seth never missed a football or basketball game. He was right there cheering our teams on." Stan Hurst, who took Mr. McLellan's place at Lake Prairie Elementary School when he retired in 1988, said he was always amazed how Mr. McLellan managed a disability that could have sidelined him. "His wheelchair never held him back. It never stood in his way, or kept him from becoming one of the finest educators in Lake County," Hurst said. Mr. McLellan's children also described their father as a "remarkable man" who drove his own vehicle and rarely missed a day of work. "Dad never thought of himself as disabled. He was confined to a wheelchair, but he led a life that belied that fact," said his daughter Susan Longino. "He faced adversity like no one I ever knew." Mr. McLellan was named District I Principal of the Year in 1977 and was a member of the Indiana Retired Teachers' Association. Mr. McLellan is survived by his wife, Lillian; one son, Stanley (Sandra) McLellan of DeMotte; three daughters, Linda (Randall) Watson of Niceville, Fla., Susan (Preston) Longino of Phoenix, Ariz., and Katherine (Gregory) Hart of Wheatfield, Ind; and five grandchildren. on January 18, 1996.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 306-32-9450.³ Mary Elizabeth Garrison was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^4,2 She was born on December 9, 1910 at Polaski, Wabash Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 As of February 14, 1931,her married name was Howard.¹ She married Wilbur Orley Howard, son of William Orley Howard and Martha Alice "Maude" Oswalt, on February 14, 1931 at Indiana.^1,2 Mary Elizabeth Garrison died on January 29, 1996 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 85.²

     His Social Security Number was 366-10-7017.⁴ Carl E. Widmeyer was buried at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 1380 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte, Charlotte Co., Florida.³ He was born on March 5, 1909 at Wabash Co., Indiana.^4,5,2 He married Helen Irene Howard, daughter of William Orley Howard and Martha Alice "Maude" Oswalt, on September 24, 1938 at Indiana.^1,2 Carl E. Widmeyer died on May 5, 1998 at Port Charlotte, Charlotte Co., Florida, at age 89.^6,4,5

     Harold Gene Huddlestun was born on July 9, 1936 at Yale, Jasper Co., Illinois.⁵ He married Robbie Dean Dukes on September 29, 1959 at Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., Illinois.⁶ Harold Gene Huddlestun and Robbie Dean Dukes were divorced on January 18, 1961 at Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., Montana.⁶ Harold Gene Huddlestun married Carol Iva Ann Rose on January 30, 1961 at Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana.² Harold Gene Huddlestun died on December 18, 2016 at Los Fresnos, Cameron Co., Texas, at age 80.⁵

     Dixie Lee Huddlestun was buried at Hazel Dell Cemetery (South), Hazel Dell, Cumberland Co., Illinois.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 349-30-0282.³ She was born on December 31, 1937 at Oblong, Crawford Co., Illinois.^3,5,4 As of May 16, 1959,her married name was Seibert.⁴ She married Jerry Lowe Seibert on May 16, 1959.^5,6,4 Dixie Lee Huddlestun died on June 27, 2006 at Casey, Clark Co., Illinois, at age 68.^3,5,4,7 She CASEY - Dixie Lee Seibert, 68, of Casey, died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday (June 27, 2006) at her residence. Burial will be in the Hazel Dell Cemetery in Hazel Dell. She was born Dec. 31, 1937 in Oblong, daughter of James Conner and Clara Mae Weck Huddlestun. She married Jerry L. Seibert in 1959; he died in 1996 Survivors include two sons, Michael Joe Seibert of Neoga and William Douglas Seibert of Wayland, Mo; a daughter, Michelle McQuary of Yale; two stepsons, Jerry Lee and Jess Lewis Seibert, both of Newton; a brother, Harold Gene Huddlestun of Equality; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Seibert retired as a secretary. on June 29, 2006.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 313-32-9824.³ Jerry Lowe Seibert was buried at Hazel Dell Cemetery (South), Hazel Dell, Cumberland Co., Illinois.² He was born on September 6, 1934 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Dixie Lee Huddlestun, daughter of James Conner Huddlestun and Clara May Weck, on May 16, 1959.^1,2,4 Jerry Lowe Seibert died on May 5, 1996 at Cumberland Co., Illinois, at age 61.^2,3,4,5,7 He YALE - Jerry L. Seibert, 61, of Yale died at 10:45 a.m. Sunday (May 5, 1996) in Cumberland County. Burial will be in Hazel Dell Cemetery. He was born Sept. 6, 1934, in Chicago, the son of Aaron and Cecil Litherland Seibert. He married Dixie Huddleston in 1959; she survives. Other survivors include four sons, Jerry Lee and Jesse Lewis Seibert, both of Newton, Michael Joe Seibert of Neoga and William Douglas Seibert of Keokuk, Iowa; a daughter, Michelle Stout of Casey; a brother, Wayne Seibert of Albertsville, Ala; three sisters, Renee Grobleben of Millington, Janet Marshall of Newton and Mary McKinney of Mattoon; 12 grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother. Mr. Seibert was an oil field worker and a member of the Casey Baptist Church. on May 7, 1996.²

     Joanna Kay Burger was buried at Hazel Dell Cemetery (South), Hazel Dell, Cumberland Co., Illinois.^1,2 She was born on May 20, 1942 at Clark Co., Illinois.² She died on November 18, 1942 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.²

     Ruth Folsom was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Kent, King Co., Washington.¹ She was born on June 25, 1908 at Washington.¹ As of December 5, 1940,her married name was Iddings.¹ She married Harry Coleman Iddings, son of James Elliot Iddings and Anne J. "Anna" Coleman, on December 5, 1940 at Renton, King Co., Washington.^1,2 Ruth Folsom died on August 11, 1966 at King Co., Washington, at age 58.^1,3

     Laura Bell McGuire was buried at Hickman Cemetery, Route 624, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-9637.⁴ She was born on August 4, 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of May 31, 1952,her married name was James.² She married Jerry Kyle James Jr., son of Jerry Kyle James Sr. and Carrie R. Long, on May 31, 1952 at Lee Co., Virginia.^1,2 Laura Bell McGuire died on September 29, 2006 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 82.^1,5,4 She Laura McGuire James, 82, of Blacksburg, died Friday, September 29, 2006 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Jerry K. James, Jr., Radford; two daughters, Carrie Decker and Gay James, both of Radford; one son, Andrew James, Radford; five sisters, Evelyn Showalter, Roanoke, Dorothy Roberts and Virginia Atkinson, Christiansburg, Judy King, Radford, and Donna Taylor, Dublin. Three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, October 2, 2006 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in Hickman Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 1, 2006 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. on September 30, 2006.¹

     Emil Richard Byoure was born on January 20, 1881 at Germany.^1,2 He married Clara P. Johns, daughter of John Johns and Adeline Ruhama "Addie" Conner, on December 27, 1899 at Fonda, Pocahontas Co., Iowa.¹