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     Her Social Security Number was 312-01-9030.² Opal Lucille Usher was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.¹ Her married name was Chism.¹ She married Ivan O. Chism, son of Ira N. Chism and Cora Stephens.¹ Opal Lucille Usher was born on February 25, 1911.^1,2 She died on August 16, 1985 at Indiana at age 74.^1,3

     Ronald Edwin Harper Ronald Edwin Harper, 75, of Kokomo passed away at 6:50 pm on Monday, October 13, 2014 at his home. He was born on October 21, 1938 in Howard County to John E. And Louise (Eckley) Harper. On July 2, 1972 Ronald married Nancy McClain and she survives. Ronald was a 1956 Kokomo High School graduate and was in the Indiana National Guard 150th artillery. He worked for IBM for 30 years as a FE Field Engineer. Ronald was a member of South Side Christian Church, EAA Chapter 235 as treasurer/secretary for several years, photo & computer clubs in Sarasota. Ron quietly showed his love to his family and friends with his smile. He enjoyed playing the dulcimer that he built in the wood shop at Horseshoe Cove RV Park that they lived in, in the winter months for 16 years. Ronald was an aviation lover he held a private pilots licenses since 1976 and owned 2 airplanes. Vacations were planed around 2 air shows in Lakeland, FL and Osk, WI. Ronald enjoyed traveling, photography, wood carving and cross-word puzzles after his retirement in 1996. Survivors include his wife Nancy Harper of Kokomo; sons Michael E. (Penny) Harper, Donald D. (Kathryn) Harper; step-son David J. Moser; adopted son & family Ted & Anne, Emily & Ben Love; grandchildren Andrew Harper, Michael Moser, David Moser, Garrett Harper, Stephanie Moser, Bethany Morehead, Jessica Harper; Six great grandchildren; niece Janet (Ian) Mac Lachlan; nephew Rick (Kristi) Wood. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Louise Harper; grandson Ronald Christopher Harper; sister Carolyn (Dick) Wood; niece Jane Shuck. Burial will follow at Albright Cemetery.² He was buried at Albright Cemetery, north side of Howard County Road, 250S, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,4 He was born on October 21, 1938 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,4,3 He married Linda Lou Chism, daughter of Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism and Grace Maxine Annas Croddy, on January 3, 1958 at Clay Co., Tennessee.¹ Ronald Edwin Harper died on October 13, 2014 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 75.^2,4

     Michael Edwin Harper Michael E. Harper, 58, Russiaville, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017, at his home. He was born August 26, 1958, in Howard County, to Ronald and Linda (Chism) Harper. On June 25, 1993, he married Penny Hinderer, in Townsend, Tennessee, and she survives. Michael graduated from Northwestern High School in 1976. He also attended and graduated from Ball State Paramedic School and from the Police Academy in 2002. He worked for several years as a paramedic for Howard Community Hospital, served eight years as a Howard County deputy coroner under coroner Jeff Stout, worked for the Crawfordsville Fire Department, volunteered on the Indian Heights and Russiaville Fire Departments, served as Russiaville Deputy Town Marshall for six years and worked as a Howard County Dispatcher for a short time. He was a member of Crossroads Community Church, where he served on the security team. He was also a member of Russiaville Masonic F&AM Lodge #82 and Howard County EMA, where he served as communication and training director. He enjoyed following the weather on Facebook. In addition to his wife, Penny Harper, Russiaville, he is survived by his son, Andrew (Jennifer) Harper, Kokomo; daughter, Jessica (Bo) Stephan, Lafayette; grandchildren, Alexis Harper, Summer Harper, Kaitlyn Harper, Kaylee Joy and Kendra Joy; brothers, Don (Kathryn) Harper, Frankfort, and Ted (Anne) Love, Nappanee; sister, Tammy Graves, Kokomo; step-brother, Dave Moser, Kokomo; step-mother, Nancy Harper, Kokomo; mother-in-law, Connie Combs, Wauchula, Florida; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Cyndy Taylor, Kokomo; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Ronald C. Harper. Burial will follow in Russiaville Cemetery.³ He was buried at Russiaville Cemetery, Russiaville, Howard Co., Indiana.^3,4 He married Cathy Rodman.⁷ Michael Edwin Harper was born on August 26, 1958 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 He married Rhonda Elaine Ellers on June 2, 1978 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.⁵ Michael Edwin Harper married Penelope J. "Penny" Hinderer on June 25, 1993 at Townsend, Blount Co., Tennessee.^3,4 Michael Edwin Harper died on July 10, 2017 at Russiaville, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 58.^2,3,4

     Clayton Theodore Love was buried at Willshire Cemetery, Willshire, Van Wert Co., Ohio.² His Social Security Number was 315-40-7655.³ He was born on January 14, 1942 at Portland, Jay Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 He married Linda Lou Chism, daughter of Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism and Grace Maxine Annas Croddy, in May, 1965 at Howard Co., Indiana.¹ Clayton Theodore Love died on April 27, 2006 at Decatur, Adams Co., Indiana, at age 64.^2,3,5

     Jerry Lynn Chism was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^4,5 He Jerry L. Chism, June 9, 1943 - December 23, 2017. Jerry L. Chism, 74, of Brooksville, Florida passed away on December 23, 2017. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Jerry is survived by loving wife Pam; daughters Adrienne & Mary; his brother Philip; sisters Mary Nickleson & Phillis; several nieces & nephews.⁶ He was born on June 9, 1943 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Pamela Kay Rayls on October 14, 1973 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.² Jerry Lynn Chism died on December 23, 2017 at Florida at age 74.^4,5,6

     Ira Russell Chism was buried at Marion National Cemetery, 1700 East 38th Street, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^6,3,7 He married Sandy Unknown.² Ira Russell Chism was born on August 31, 1944 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^2,6,3,4,7 He died on January 14, 2017 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 72.^2,6,3,7 He Ira Chism, 72, Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at his residence. He was born in Kokomo on Aug. 31, 1944, to Woodrow and Maxine (Croddy) Chism. He attended Kokomo High School and then served in the United States Air Force. Ira worked for Montgomery Ward, H.H. Gregg in Kokomo and Indianapolis, and Glick Properties before retiring in 2014. He was a maintenance technician at Nora Commons, where he met Mary London. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Carla Chism, Kokomo, Chris and Ruth Chism, Tampa, Florida; siblings, Phillip and Sandra Chism, Kokomo, Phyllis Wheeler, Bulls Gap, Tennessee, Mary and Bill Nicholson, Kokomo, Jerry and Pam Chism, Florida; fiancee, Mary London, Indianapolis; grandchildren, John Chism, Shelby Chism, Christopher Chism, Isaac Chism, Clayton Chism, Landon Chism; great-granddaughter, Lydia Sargeant and a host of family and friends.
Preceding Ira in death were his parents and a sister, Linda Cron. Interment will be at a later date at Marion National Cemetery. on January 16, 2017.⁶

     Jack Charles Wheeler was buried at Persia Community Cemetery, Hawkins Co., Tennessee.³ His Social Security Number was 412-54-6667.² He was born on June 3, 1934 at Bulls Gap, Hawkins Co., Tennessee.^2,3 He married Phyllis Ann Chism, daughter of Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism and Grace Maxine Annas Croddy, on January 19, 1973 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^1,3 Jack Charles Wheeler died on April 4, 2005 at Tennessee at age 70.^2,3,4

     William Everett Nicholson was buried at Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.³ He William "Bill" "Nick" Nicholson, 81, passed away Sunday, Oct. 13 ,2019. He was born June 14, 1938 in Kokomo to the late Gilbert and Virginia Nicholson. He married Mary (Chism) Nicholson on February 1, 1958 and she survives. Bill graduated from Kokomo High School in 1956 and maintained many of those friends throughout the years. He worked at Chrysler Casting Plant for 31 years until his retirement in 1991. Most recently, he was employed for Button Motors. Bill was a member of the Moose Lodge, Blue Lodge, and Scottish Right Indianapolis. He was also a 32nd degree Mason. Bill loved spending time with family and he was always helping others. He also loved fishing, snowmobiling, camping, tinkering, attending grandchildren's sporting events, and spending time in Florida with dear friends. He was a special friend to neighbors and was always ready to provide a helping hand. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary; son, Wayne (Kim) Nicholson; daughter, Dana (Scott) Benic; brother, Robert (Sue) Nicholson; sister-in-law, Roberta Nicholson; grandchildren, Jeremy (Leslie) Downs, Mistie (Downs) Jinks, Matthew Nicholson, Mike (Kerrie) Nicholson; great-grandchildren, Paiten Bell, Lainee Downs, Lymree Downs, Hadlie Jinks, Jeffrey and Lauren Jones; great great grandchild, Jace Jones; and special friends, Billy Joe "Bill" and Ida Reel. As a husband, father, grandfather and brother, he was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by brother, Jim Nicholson. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery.³ He was born on June 14, 1938 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.^3,2 He married Mary Elizabeth Chism, daughter of Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism and Grace Maxine Annas Croddy, on February 1, 1958.³ William Everett Nicholson died on October 13, 2019 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 81.³