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     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

     Garland Madison Kirkland Gray was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7 His Social Security Number was 231-05-4517.⁸ He was born on August 14, 1907 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,5,7 He married Marie Lorraine Saul on September 5, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6,7 Garland Madison Kirkland Gray died on November 5, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^8,3,7

     Helen Maranda Denson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² Her married name was Gray.³ She married Col. Jean Maynard Gray, son of James Maynard Abner Howard Gray and Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg.¹ Helen Maranda Denson was born on July 9, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 She died on March 12, 2005 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 94.^4,1 She Helen Maranda Denson Gray, 94, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Roanoke, died March 12, 2005 in Richmond, Virginia. Helen was born July 9, 1910 in Roanoke, Virginia, the daughter of Bessie Tinsley Denson, and Thomas Lee Denson. She was raised in Roanoke, Virginia. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Jean M. Gray of Roanoke and Newport News; and by two brothers, Ira T. Denson and Charles L. Denson, both of Roanoke. Her husband was a U.S. Army Officer who served in World War II and the Korean War. They lived at various military bases in the United States and in Japan. In 1952, they moved to Newport News, Virginia. She lived in Newport News, Virginia from 1952 until 2003. She moved to Richmond in 2003 to be near her daughter. Helen is survived by two sons and a daughter, Jan M. Gray of Newport News, Virginia, T. Wayne Gray of Burke, Virginia, and Sara Gray Bateman, of Richmond, Virginia. Nine grandchildren. She shared the love of playing bridge, making cakes and holiday decorations, hooking rugs, and participating in wives' club activities at Fort Eustis, Virginia. She was a member of the Bethel Chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy in Newport News. She was also fortunate to travel much of the world including Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. on March 15, 2005.¹

     Marie Lorraine Saul was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on December 15, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of September 5, 1945,her married name was Gray.² She married Garland Madison Kirkland Gray, son of James Maynard Abner Howard Gray and Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg, on September 5, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 Marie Lorraine Saul died on September 1, 2010 at Virginia at age 87.^1,4 She Marie Lorraine Saul Gray, 87, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. She was born on December 15, 1922, in Roanoke, Va., daughter of the late William Peyton and Daisy Irene Saul. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Madison Gray; infant daughter, Velma Lee Gray; son, Melvin Douglas Gray and his wife, Mary Imogene; brother, Vernon and his wife, Sue; brothers, Raymond and Roy; and sister, Phyllis Saul. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and retired from Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley. She is survived by her son, Garland Gray; daughters, Charlene Yeagley and husband, Bill, and Janice Gray and special friend, Tom Scarce; brother, Alvin Saul and wife, Billie Jean; and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the staff of 3 West at Richfield Nursing Home for the care given to Mother for the past six years, and Amedisys Hospice Services for their care and assistance in the final days of Mother's life. Services will be conducted at noon on Saturday, September 4, 2010, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Mike Manning officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 3, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on September 3, 2010.¹

     Velma Lee Gray was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She died on September 11, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on September 11, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3

     Melvin Douglas Gray was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He was born on January 5, 1941 at Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Mary Imogene Riddlebarger on August 16, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 Melvin Douglas Gray died on September 18, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.^3,4,5 He Mr. Melvin Douglas Gray, age 49, of 659 Montrose Avenue, S.E., died Tuesday. He was employed in the Maintenance Department of the Roanoke City School System for 17 years. Mr. Gray was a collector of model trains. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Imogene Gray, Roanoke; mother, Mrs. Marie L. Gray, Roanoke; a brother, Garland M. Gray, Roanoke; two sisters, Charlene Blevins, Roanoke; Janice Odell Gray, Roanoke. A funeral service will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 21, 1990, by the Rev. Roger Smith. Burial will follow in Fair View Cemetery. on September 20, 1990.⁵

     Mary Imogene Riddlebarger was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She was born on March 15, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2 As of August 16, 1968,her married name was Gray.¹ She married Melvin Douglas Gray, son of Garland Madison Kirkland Gray and Marie Lorraine Saul, on August 16, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Mary Imogene Riddlebarger died on December 22, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^3,5,4 She Mary Imogene Gray, 65, of Roanoke, died on Wednesday, December 22, 2004. She was the widow of Melvin D. Gray. Surviving are two sisters-in-law, Claudine and Juanita Riddleberger; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held at Fair View Cemetery on Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 1 p.m. with Chaplain Mary Ann Motes officiating. on December 23, 2004.⁴

     Garland Monroe Gray was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on August 18, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on October 31, 2021 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.² He Garland Monroe Gray, August 18, 1948 - October 31, 2021. Garland Monroe Gray, beloved brother, 73, of Salem, Va., passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 31, 2021, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland Madison and Marie Saul Gray; brother, Melvin, and infant sister, Velma. He is survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Charlene and Bill Yeagley and Janice and Tom Scarce; as well as several cousins. Garland was raised in Roanoke and moved to Salem in 2011. He retired from Roanoke City and Salem City School. Garland loved plants and flowers and was well known in the garden shops of businesses in the Roanoke Valley. Garland got the green thumb in the family and his yard and porches were always filled with beautiful flowers. A lover of all animals, he especially loved his cats and was known to set scraps out for the area critters. He enjoyed meeting with friends at Hardee's in Salem, where he had many of his plants in the dining area. His favorite music was from the 1950's & 60's and he could always tell you who sang which song and its history on the music charts. Garland also enjoyed watching westerns and Hallmark movies on television, especially Christmas movies. He loved to decorate for the various seasons and always had lights in the trees of his yard to celebrate holidays and special occasions. Garland was a devout Christian and loved his church family at Fellowship Baptist Church, of which he was a member and attended for over 50 years. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, from 6 until 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem. A service will follow on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Mark Manning officiating. Interment immediately following at Evergreen Burial Park. Garland was very special to many people and will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank everyone involved in caring and praying for Garland in his final months, especially Good Samaritan Hospice, Fellowship Baptist Church, special caregiver, Tanya Terry, and all the friends who visited and brought milkshakes and sent cards to Garland. on November 2, 2021.²

     Maxine W. West was buried at Mansfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio.² She was born on January 1, 1922 at Mount Gilead, Morrow Co., Ohio.^2,1 As of March 27, 1941,her married name was Rush.¹ She married Roy Raymond Rush, son of George Franklin "Frank" Rush and Effie Jane Conner, on March 27, 1941 at Marion Co., Ohio.¹ Maxine W. West died on February 22, 1984 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 62.²

     Hubert Dwight Hough was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² His Social Security Number was 482-10-3591.³ He married Verla Pauline Scott, daughter of Verner Lee Scott and Mollie Mary Smith.¹ Hubert Dwight Hough was born on February 17, 1920.^3,2 He died on November 20, 1995 at age 75.^3,2

     Dr. Jack Darrell "Jackie" Goodroad was buried at Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 504-20-4411.⁷ He Ottumwa, Iowa - Services for Dr. Jack D. Goodroad, 45, Ottumwa, formerly of Davenport, will be 10 a.m. Monday at Pennsylvania Avenue Church of Christ, Ottumwa. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. He died Thursday of an apparent heart attack at St. Joseph Hospital, Ottumwa. Dr. Goodroad maintained a private Chiropractic practice in Ottumwa. He was born in Watertown S.D. He married Carol Pauley in 1954 in Lindstrom, Minn. He was a 1973 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport. He was a member of the Ottumwa Elks Lodge and Hamilton Masonic Lodge, Order of Eastern Star and the Kaaba Shrine, all of Davenport. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Lizabeth, at home; sons, Bradley, Bettendorf; Jeffrey, of California, and Matthew, at home; his father, Elmer Goodroad, Cicero, Ill; and brothers Elmer Jr., Peoria, Ill., and George Leisure, Cambridge, Minn.⁴ He was born on August 17, 1933 at Watertown, Codington Co., South Dakota.^7,4,6 He married Carol Pauley in 1954.⁴ Dr. Jack Darrell "Jackie" Goodroad died in November, 1978 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa, at age 45.^4,7