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     Drexel V. Kirk was buried at Converse Cemetery, Converse, Grant Co., Indiana.² She was born on August 5, 1905 at Indiana.^1,2 As of circa 1925,her married name was Turner.¹ She married James Norton Turner, son of Norton Commadore Turner and Minnie Ann Stephens, circa 1925.^1,2 Drexel V. Kirk died on March 23, 1938 at Indiana at age 32.²

     Wayne K. Chism Swayzee – Wayne K. Chism, 80, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in his residence. He was born in Wells County, Indiana on November 13, 1931 to the late Ferel "Pell" and Hazel Helena (Barker) Chism. Wayne married Mary Jane Thompson on September 8, 1951, and she preceded him in death on September 30, 2001. Wayne was a very patriotic man who loved his country. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served as a Petty Officer, 2nd Class during the Korean War. He was a Dispersement Officer on Marshall Island, as well as in Japan. Wayne was head of salaried benefits at General Motors and retired after 31 years of employment. He also owned his own business in Swayzee, Chism's Tax Service, preparing taxes. Wayne was president of GM Salaried Retirees for over 25 years, president of Swayzee Alumni, and past Swayzee Water Clerk. He was always willing to help anyone, whether he knew them or not. Above all, he was devoted to his family. Survivors include his children, Thomas (Susan) Chism, Converse, Debra (Jerry) Chism Walls, Swayzee, Tamara (Jon) Glessner, Swayzee; grandchildren, Jenny (Cory) Craig, Michael (Allycin) Chism, Jessica (Brock) Ricks, Amy Heincker, Samantha (Matt) Wickes, Leah (Tim) Miller Megan, (Christian) Casciola, Zachary Glessner, Caleb Glessner, Rebecca Glessner; great-grandchildren, Bailey, Cohen, Hunter, Jeremiah, Ava, Mae, Gabriella, Haley, Perrin, and Talon, and one great-granddaughter on the way; sister, Betty (Merrill) Dailey; brothers, Rex (Clara) Chism and Jim Chism; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Homer (JoAnn) Duncan; and his dog, Lady. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife. Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Rybolt Chapel, 314 N. Washington Street, Swayzee, Indiana. Funeral Service will be at 11 am on Monday, July 16, 2012 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Rybolt Chapel, 314 N. Washington Street, Swayzee, Indiana with Reverend Jim Miller officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675 or to the charity of donor's choice.² He was buried at Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana.² He was born on November 13, 1931 at Wells Co., Indiana.^3,2 He married Mary Jane Thompson on September 8, 1951.² Wayne K. Chism died on July 11, 2012 at Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 80.^2,3

     Mary Jane Thompson was buried at Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana.² She was born on February 25, 1933.² As of September 8, 1951,her married name was Chism.¹ She married Wayne K. Chism, son of Ferel "Pell" Chism and Hazel Helena Barker, on September 8, 1951.¹ Mary Jane Thompson died on September 30, 2001 at age 68.^1,2

     Grace Maxine Annas Croddy was buried at Crown Point Cemetery, 1101 East Sycamore St., Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^4,3 Her Social Security Number was 314-01-0601.⁵ Her married name was Chism.⁶ She married Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism, son of Ira N. Chism and Cora Stephens.⁶ Grace Maxine Annas Croddy was born on March 14, 1918 at Howard Co., Indiana.^1,5,3 She and Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism were divorced before December, 1962.⁷ Grace Maxine Annas Croddy died on September 7, 1985 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 67.^5,3

     Linda Lou Chism was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.¹ Her Social Security Number was 306-40-9191.² Her married name was Cron.¹ She married Beda Calvin Cron.^1,5,6 Linda Lou Chism was born on December 13, 1941 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^1,6,3 As of January 3, 1958,her married name was Harper.⁷ She married Ronald Edwin Harper on January 3, 1958 at Clay Co., Tennessee.⁷ As of May, 1965,her married name was Love.⁸ Linda Lou Chism married Clayton Theodore Love in May, 1965 at Howard Co., Indiana.⁸ Linda Lou Chism died on February 12, 2004 at Hudson, Pasco Co., Florida, at age 62.^1,6,2 She Cron, Linda Lou, 62, of Hudson, died Thursday (Feb. 12, 2004) at home. She came here in 1998 from her native Kokomo, Ind. She was a production worker for Delco Electronics with 24 years of service. She was an avid gardener and was a member of Howard Miami Mennonite Church. Survivors include her husband, Calvin; three sons, Michael and Donald Harper, both of Kokomo, and Ted Love, Nappanee, Ind; two stepsons, Tommy Joe Cron, Kokomo, and Timothy Kent Cron, Wausean, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Patricia Lou Cron, Peru, Ind; three brothers, Phillip Chism, Iron Mountain, Mich; Jerry Chism, Spring Hill; and Ira Chism, Indianapolis; two sisters, Phyllis Weaver, Bulls Gap, Tenn., and Mary Nicholson, Kokomo; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson. on February 14, 2004.⁶

     Beda Calvin Cron was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^1,4 He Beda Calvin Cron, 84, of Hudson, FL. died Jan. 7, 2013. He was in the Navy during the Korean War. Survived by wife, Sandra; children, Timothy, Massillon, OH., Patti Devlin, Palm Harbor, FL. several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Charles E. Cron, Kokomo, IN., Richard G. Cron, Denver, CO., Virgil E. Cron, Lakeland, FL., and one sister, Frances Mae Filip, Kokomo, IN. He was preceded in death by parents, James Calvin and Zilpha Mae (Chase) Cron, son, Tommy Jo Cron, wife Linda Chism Cron and brothers Albert Cron and William B. Cron.²
He married Linda Lou Chism, daughter of Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism and Grace Maxine Annas Croddy.^1,2,5 Beda Calvin Cron was born on March 8, 1928 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.^1,6,3,4 He died on January 7, 2013 at Hudson, Holmes Co., Florida, at age 84.^1,6,2,4

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-1440.⁹ Clifton Valentine Wilson was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,10 He was born on December 14, 1926 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,9,10,6,11} He married Wanda June Hoback, daughter of Clifford Victor Hoback and Virginia Elizabeth Hodges, on May 7, 1955 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2 Clifton Valentine Wilson and Wanda June Hoback were divorced on December 30, 1973 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Clifton Valentine Wilson died on June 5, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^3,10,5,11 He Clifton Valentine Wilson, 82, of Roanoke, passed away June 5, 2009. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by two sons, Clifton Layne and Diana Wilson, of Roanoke, Roger N. Wilson, of Roanoke; one daughter, Sabrina and Scott Bondurant, of Hardy; eight grandchildren, Paul Wilson, Nathan Wilson, Cary and Kristin Wilson, Tyler Wilson, Paden Bare, Wyatt Bare; Ethan Bondurant and Colton Bondurant; one great-grandchild, Kaylynn Wilson; one sister, Aileen Deweese, of Roanoke. Graveside funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2009 in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, with Mitchell Floyd officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. Many thanks to Dr. Lipscomb and the nursing staff at Veterans Medical Center for all their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Veterans of Foreign Wars. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home of Floyd and Oakey's South Chapel. on June 6, 2009.³

     Nancy Jo Poff was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Haines, Polk Co., Florida.¹ He was born on May 30, 1980.^1,2 He died on July 6, 1984 at Polk Co., Florida, at age 4.^1,2