Cleo Elizabeth Kelly1

F, b. August 31, 1929, d. October 8, 1999
     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

Family

Dean David Robare b. March 17, 1926, d. November 20, 1989
Marriage*She married Dean David Robare, son of David Hamilton Robare and Alma Marie Zimmerman, on January 12, 1949 at Exeter, Fillmore Co., Nebraska.1 

Citations

  1. [S2560] Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708654
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S4241] Lincoln Memorial Park, Lancaster Co., NE, online http://www.findagrave.com

Julia Rose Kamler1,2

F, b. December 31, 1930, d. August 16, 1990
     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

Family

Gordon Lee Robare b. July 31, 1927, d. January 22, 2013
Marriage*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 
Children
  • Marla Joan Robare1,2
  • Shirley Rae Robare1,2
  • Richard L. Robare1

Citations

  1. [S4242] Wellington Daily News, From the Gordon Lee Robare obituary in the Jan 23, 2013 edition.
  2. [S2560] Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708654
  3. [S4243] Saint Josephs Cemetery, Fillmore Co., NE, online http://www.findagrave.com

Gene Francis Leininger1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 14, 1923, d. December 31, 2014
     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

Family

Dona Marie Robare b. May 26, 1929, d. August 17, 2014
Marriage*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 
Children
  • Janet Leininger4,5
  • Jeanette Leininger4,5
  • Theresa Leininger4,5
  • Jerome Leininger4,5
  • Joseph Leininger4,5
  • Mary Leininger4,5
  • John Leininger4,5
  • James Leininger4,5

Citations

  1. [S4242] Wellington Daily News, From the Gordon Lee Robare obituary in the Jan 23, 2013 edition.
  2. [S5820] Nebraska Signal, The, From the David Hamilton Robare obituary in the Mar 30, 1978 edition.
  3. [S5820] Nebraska Signal, The, From the Alma Marie Zimmerman Robare obituary in the Feb 30, 1976 edition.
  4. [S5821] MMS - Payne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, online http://www.mmsfuneralhomes.com, From the Dona Marie Leininger obituary.
  5. [S5821] MMS - Payne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, online http://www.mmsfuneralhomes.com, From the Gene Francis Leininger obituary.
  6. [S2560] Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708654
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Carson Joseph Potter1

M, b. June 4, 2006, d. June 4, 2006
FatherJoseph Potter1
MotherAndrea Messman1
     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

Citations

  1. [S1776] Pueblo Chieftain, The, From the Carson Joseph Potter obituary in the Jun 8, 2006 edition.

Bess "Bessie" Murray1

F, b. July 14, 1908, d. December 22, 1971
     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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 74, District 1-17A, Hastings, Adams Co., Nebraska4

Family

Sterling Anthony Robare b. June 30, 1908, d. January 17, 1978
Marriage*Bess "Bessie" Murray married Sterling Anthony Robare, son of David Robare and Millie Conner.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3520] Unknown compiler, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1985.
  2. [S9148] Parkview Cemetery, Adams Co., NE, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Benjamin William "Ben" Martin1,2

M, b. November 27, 1881
     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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 62, District 21, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia1

Occupation

1920Railroad car repairer1

Family

Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg b. November 17, 1888, d. April 22, 1930
Marriage*Benjamin William "Ben" Martin married Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg, daughter of John Kurtis Rumburg and Margaret E. "Maggie" Graham.1 
Child
  • Carl Martin1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.

Col. Jean Maynard Gray1,2,3

M, b. March 14, 1906, d. January 24, 1980
FatherJames Maynard Abner Howard Gray1 b. December 2, 1881, d. September 24, 1910
MotherMargaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg1 b. November 17, 1888, d. April 22, 1930
     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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 62, District 21, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 7, District 81-7, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1940Railroad truck repairer2

Family

Helen Maranda Denson b. July 9, 1910, d. March 12, 2005
Marriage*Col. Jean Maynard Gray married Helen Maranda Denson.5 
Children
  • T. Wayne Gray5
  • Sara Gray5
  • Jan M. Gray5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Maranda Denson Gray obituary in the Mar 15, 2005 edition.

Garland Madison Kirkland Gray1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 14, 1907, d. November 5, 1989
FatherJames Maynard Abner Howard Gray1,5,6,7 b. December 2, 1881, d. September 24, 1910
MotherMargaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg1,5,6,7 b. November 17, 1888, d. April 22, 1930
     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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 62, District 21, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia1
1940Dwelling 140, District 119-37, Roanoke, Virginia2

Occupation

1940Jewelry store messenger2

Family

Marie Lorraine Saul b. December 15, 1922, d. September 1, 2010
Marriage*Garland Madison Kirkland Gray married Marie Lorraine Saul on September 5, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie Lorraine Saul Gray obituary in the Sep 3, 2010 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garland Monroe Gray obituary in the Nov 2, 2021 edition.

Helen Maranda Denson1

F, b. July 9, 1910, d. March 12, 2005
     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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 7, District 81-7, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3

Family

Col. Jean Maynard Gray b. March 14, 1906, d. January 24, 1980
Marriage*Helen Maranda Denson married Col. Jean Maynard Gray, son of James Maynard Abner Howard Gray and Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg.1 
Children
  • T. Wayne Gray1
  • Sara Gray1
  • Jan M. Gray1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Maranda Denson Gray obituary in the Mar 15, 2005 edition.
  2. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Marie Lorraine Saul1,2,3

F, b. December 15, 1922, d. September 1, 2010
     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

Family

Garland Madison Kirkland Gray b. August 14, 1907, d. November 5, 1989
Marriage*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 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie Lorraine Saul Gray obituary in the Sep 3, 2010 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garland Monroe Gray obituary in the Nov 2, 2021 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Douglas Gray obituary in the Sep 20, 1990 edition.
  8. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&

Velma Lee Gray1,2,3

F, b. September 11, 1947, d. September 11, 1947
FatherGarland Madison Kirkland Gray1,2,4 b. August 14, 1907, d. November 5, 1989
MotherMarie Lorraine Saul1,2,4 b. December 15, 1922, d. September 1, 2010
     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

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marie Lorraine Saul Gray obituary in the Sep 3, 2010 edition.
  2. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Garland Monroe Gray obituary in the Nov 2, 2021 edition.