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     Dona Marie Robare was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Sutton, Clay Co., Nebraska.³ She A Rosary for Dona Marie Leininger will be 10:00a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Sutton, Nebraska. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00a.m., following the Rosary. Father Holoubek will officiate the services. Burial will be held at Sutton Catholic Cemetery. Dona passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at the age of 85. Dona Marie Leininger was born May 26, 1929 in Strang, Nebraska to David and Alma (Zimmerman) Robare. She married Gene Leininger in Sutton, Nebraska on September 9, 1947, and the couple was blessed with 8 children. Dona was a kind and caring lady who enjoyed spending time with her family. With her giving nature, she volunteered every chance she could. She loved to garden, work puzzles, cheer for her favorite teams, and attend family activities. This wife, mother, grandmother and friend will be missed by all who knew her. Those family members that survive include her husband Gene; her children Janet Harden of Lincoln Nebraska, Jeanette Anderson and husband Wendell of Pryor, Oklahoma, Theresa O’Neill and husband Mick of Omaha, Nebraska, Jerome Leininger and wife Cherrie of Alpine Meadows, California, Joseph Leininger and wife Gwen of Tahoe City, California, Mary Leininger and Kathy Culshaw of Roswell, New Mexico, John Leininger and wife Kim of Shenandoah, Iowa and James Leininger and wife Becky of Aurora, Nebraska; 19 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; her sisters Doris Weber of Pennsylvania and Lois Owings of South Carolina. Dona was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Kenneth, Dean and Gordon Robare, and her grandson Daniel Leininger. In lieu of flowers and other condolences please consider making a memorial contribution in Dona’s name to the Claremore Veterans Center, 3001 W. Blue Starr Drive, Claremore, Oklahoma 74017, or Alzheimer’s Research Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601.³ She was born on May 26, 1929 at Strang, Fillmore Co., Nebraska.³ As of September 9, 1947,her married name was Leininger.³ She married Gene Francis Leininger on September 9, 1947 at Sutton, Clay Co., Nebraska.^2,4,5,7,6 Dona Marie Robare died on August 17, 2014 at age 85.^8,3

     Her Social Security Number was 506-22-4419.³ Marie Blanche Schultz was buried at Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska.^1,2 She was born on March 7, 1922 at Glenville, Nebraska.^1,2,3 As of January 29, 1944,her married name was Robare.¹ She married Kenneth Joseph Robare, son of David Hamilton Robare and Alma Marie Zimmerman, on January 29, 1944.¹ Marie Blanche Schultz died on August 11, 2003 at Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska, at age 81.^1,2,3 She Marie B. Robare, 81, of Geneva, the widow of Kenneth J. Robare Sr., died Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, at Geneva. She was born the daughter of Arthur and Anna (Wehnes) Schultz on March 7, 1922, at Glenville. Survivors include her daughters, Diane (Marce) Palos of Deerfield Beach, Fla., Deborha (Jerry) Henderson of Kansas City, Mo., and Vicki (Randy) Hesson of York; son, Kenneth Robare of Geneva; sister, Lena Schmit of Wamego, Kan; grandchildren, Teri Shively, Robert Lewis, Nora Schoenthaler, Carrie Markley, William Chaloupecky, Timothy Shaner and Amy Peterson; great-grandchildren, Brandon Michaud, Johnathan Shively, Deven Schoenthaler, Emarie Schoenthaler, Mackenzie Markley, Skylar Shaner, Samuel Shaner, Ethan Peterson and Elliott Peterson. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., Thursday, at Farmer and Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Graveside services will be held at the Geneva Public Cemetery with the Rev. Lynn Strandt officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Geneva Senior Center or the Congregational Church of Christ. on August 14, 2003.²

     Her Social Security Number was 508-30-7102.² Cleo Elizabeth Kelly was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.³ She was born on August 31, 1929.^2,3 As of January 12, 1949,her married name was Robare.¹ She married Dean David Robare, son of David Hamilton Robare and Alma Marie Zimmerman, on January 12, 1949 at Exeter, Fillmore Co., Nebraska.¹ Cleo Elizabeth Kelly died on October 8, 1999 at age 70.^2,3

     Julia Rose Kamler was buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska.³ She was born on December 31, 1930.³ As of August 7, 1950,her married name was Robare.² She married Gordon Lee Robare, son of David Hamilton Robare and Alma Marie Zimmerman, on August 7, 1950 at Shickley, Fillmore Co., Nebraska.^1,2 Julia Rose Kamler died on August 16, 1990 at age 59.³

     Gene Francis Leininger was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Sutton, Clay Co., Nebraska.⁵ He A Rosary for Gene Francis Leininger will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Sutton, Nebraska. A mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., following the Rosary, Father William Holoubek will officiate. Burial will be held at Sutton Catholic Cemetery. Gene passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the age of 91. Gene Francis Leininger was born May 14, 1923 in Clay County, Nebraska to Frederick Daniel and Henrietta Barbara (Lohmeier) Leininger. Following his schooling, Gene enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country during WWII in the Liberation of the Southern Philippines. On September 9, 1947 he married Dona Marie Robare at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sutton, and the couple was blessed with 8 children. Gene enjoyed being outdoors and helping Dona with the vegetable and flower gardens. He was a member of the VFW and liked watching his favorite sports teams and rodeo events in person and on TV. Those family members that survive include his children, Janet Harden of Lincoln, Nebraska, Jeanette Anderson and husband Wendell of Pryor, Oklahoma, Theresa O’Neill and husband Lloyd (Mick) of Omaha, Nebraska, Jerome Leininger and wife Cherrie of Alpine Meadows, California, Joseph Leininger and wife Gwen of Tahoe City, California, Mary Leininger and Kathy Culshaw of Roswell, New Mexico, John Leininger and wife Kim of Shenandoah, Iowa, James Leininger and wife Becky of Aurora, Nebraska; 19 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; his siblings Lynn (Olive) Leininger of San Francisco, California, Max Leininger of Sutton Nebraska, Alyce Leininger also of Sutton, Nebraska, Joan Rasby of Sutherland Nebraska and Steve Leininger of Sutton, Nebraska. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Henrietta, his wife Dona, brothers Kenneth Leininger and Leo Leininger, sisters Marguerite Rodgers and Jacqueline Ochsner and grandson Daniel. In lieu of flowers and other condolences please consider making a memorial contribution in Gene’s name to the Claremore Veterans Center Alzheimer’s Division, 3001 W. Blue Starr Drive, Claremore, Oklahoma 74017, or Alzheimer’s Research Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601.⁵ He was born on May 14, 1923 at Clay Co., Nebraska.^7,5 He married Dona Marie Robare, daughter of David Hamilton Robare and Alma Marie Zimmerman, on September 9, 1947 at Sutton, Clay Co., Nebraska.^1,2,3,5,6 Gene Francis Leininger died on December 31, 2014 at Claremore, Rogers Co., Oklahoma, at age 91.^7,5

     Carson Joseph Potter was buried at Roselawn Cemetery, Fort Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado.¹ He was born on June 4, 2006 at Colorado.¹ He died on June 4, 2006 at Colorado.¹ He Carson Joseph Potter, June 4, 2006, infant child of Joseph and Andrea Potter of Pueblo West; also survived by grandparents, Jerry and Marla Messman, Fort Collins, David and Cathy Potter, Omaha, Neb; sisters, Madelynn and Claire Potter; and numerous aunts, uncles, and great-grandparents. Service, 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2006, Ascension Episcopal Church, 18th and Grand avenues, with the Rev. Dr. Ephraim Radner officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Collins. on June 8, 2006.¹

     Bess "Bessie" Murray was buried at Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Adams Co., Nebraska.² Her Social Security Number was 506-40-0428.³ Her married name was Robare.¹ She married Sterling Anthony Robare, son of David Robare and Millie Conner.¹ Bess "Bessie" Murray was born on July 14, 1908 at Nebraska.^3,4 She died on December 22, 1971 at age 63.^3,2

     Benjamin William "Ben" Martin married Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg, daughter of John Kurtis Rumburg and Margaret E. "Maggie" Graham.¹ Benjamin William "Ben" Martin was born on November 27, 1881 at Virginia.^1,2

     Col. Jean Maynard Gray was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 719-01-5294.⁴ He married Helen Maranda Denson.⁵ Col. Jean Maynard Gray was born on March 14, 1906 at Virginia.^1,4,3 He died on January 24, 1980 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 73.³