Opal Louise Kunce1,2

F, b. January 19, 1908, d. May 26, 2001
     Opal Louise Kunce was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.3 Her Social Security Number was 315-20-4153.4 She was born on January 19, 1908 at Indiana.3,4 As of June 13, 1925,her married name was Stephens.1 She married Paul J. Stephens, son of Smith Willis Stephens and Rozetta Lineback, on June 13, 1925.1,2 Opal Louise Kunce died on May 26, 2001 at age 93.3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 6, District 35-8, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 46, District 35-15, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana6

Family

Paul J. Stephens b. July 13, 1903, d. February 12, 1977
Marriage*Opal Louise Kunce married Paul J. Stephens, son of Smith Willis Stephens and Rozetta Lineback, on June 13, 1925.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Paul Stephens obituary in the Feb 13, 1977 edition.
  2. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Donald D. Stephens obituary in the Nov 22, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5212] Spider Hill Cemetery, Wells Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Orlando Gene Stephens1,2

M, b. March 4, 1934, d. January 20, 2011
FatherPaul J. Stephens1,2,3 b. July 13, 1903, d. February 12, 1977
MotherOpal Louise Kunce1,2,3 b. January 19, 1908, d. May 26, 2001
     Orlando Gene Stephens was born on March 4, 1934 at Indiana.2,4 He married Meg Maggie Newsome in April, 1955 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. Orlando Gene Stephens died on January 20, 2011 at Indiana at age 76.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 46, District 35-15, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana2

Family

Meg Maggie Newsome
Marriage*Orlando Gene Stephens married Meg Maggie Newsome in April, 1955 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. 

Citations

  1. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Paul Stephens obituary in the Feb 13, 1977 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Donald D. Stephens obituary in the Nov 22, 2006 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Donald D. Stephens1,2

M, b. October 22, 1936, d. November 16, 2006
FatherPaul J. Stephens1,3,2 b. July 13, 1903, d. February 12, 1977
MotherOpal Louise Kunce1,3,2 b. January 19, 1908, d. May 26, 2001
     Donald D. Stephens was born on October 22, 1936 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.4,2 He married Helen Waterson on August 16, 1992 at Whitley Co., Indiana.2 Donald D. Stephens died on November 16, 2006 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 70.4,2 He Donald D. Stephens, 70, Columbia City, died at 8:15 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 16, 2006) at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Mr. Stephens worked as a property manager for Country Square Estates in Columbia City. Prior to that he was employed as a truck driver. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 98, Columbia City. Mr. Stephens was born Oct. 22, 1936, in Huntington to Paul and Opal Kunce Stephens. His marriage was to Helen Waterson on Aug. 16, 1992, in Whitley County. His wife survives. Also surviving are a son, David Stephens, Huntington; a daughter, Donna Stephens, Huntington; three brothers, Paul Stephens Jr., Newburg W.V; Gene Stephens, Indianapolis; and Roger Stephens, Eloy, Ariz; and a sister, Sanora "Sue" Boggs, Huntington. A brother, James Stephens, preceded Mr. Stephens in death. There will be no calling hours or funeral services. Memorials may be directed to the family in care of David Funeral Home, 1292 Drake Rd., Kendallville, IN, 46755. on November 22, 2006.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 46, District 35-15, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana3

Family 1

Children
  • David Stephens2
  • Donna Stephens2

Family 2

Helen Waterson
Marriage*Donald D. Stephens married Helen Waterson on August 16, 1992 at Whitley Co., Indiana.2 

Citations

  1. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Paul Stephens obituary in the Feb 13, 1977 edition.
  2. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Donald D. Stephens obituary in the Nov 22, 2006 edition.
  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.

James Stanley Stephens1,2,3

M, b. March 13, 1926, d. December, 1974
FatherPaul J. Stephens1,2,4,5 b. July 13, 1903, d. February 12, 1977
MotherOpal Louise Kunce1,2,4,5 b. January 19, 1908, d. May 26, 2001
     James Stanley Stephens was buried at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.3 His Social Security Number was 315-20-0785.6 He was born on March 13, 1926 at Indiana.2,6 He married Ruth E. Unknown on March 31, 1950.3 James Stanley Stephens died in December, 1974 at age 48.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 6, District 35-8, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 46, District 35-15, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana4

Family

Ruth E. Unknown
Marriage*James Stanley Stephens married Ruth E. Unknown on March 31, 1950.3 

Citations

  1. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Paul Stephens obituary in the Feb 13, 1977 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3982] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2124] Huntington Herald-Press, From the Donald D. Stephens obituary in the Nov 22, 2006 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Tommy E. Stephens1

M, b. April 8, 1943, d. March 31, 2012
FatherSolomon S. Stephens1,2 b. September 19, 1905, d. June 10, 1972
MotherMary Louise Crail1,2 b. March 3, 1912, d. January 7, 1968
     Tommy E. Stephens was born on April 8, 1943 at Huntington Co., Indiana.1 He died on March 31, 2012 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 68.1 He Tommy E. Stephens, 68, of Huntington, IN, died Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 1:18 p.m. at Hickory Creek Nursing Center, Huntington. Mr. Stephens was a member of Pathfinder Services. He was born April 8, 1943, in Huntington County to Solomon S. and Mary Crail Stephens. He is survived by a sister, Janet Black, of Sparta, TN. There are no calling hours or services. Interment will take place at a later date. Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. on April 3, 2012.1

Citations

  1. [S5213] Huntington County Tab, From the Tommy E. Stephens obituary in the Apr 3, 2012 edition.
  2. [S2500] Tennessean, The, From the Janet Marie Stephens Black obituary in the Dec 28, 2013 edition.

Janet Marie Stephens1,2,3

F, b. March 4, 1938, d. December 26, 2013
FatherSolomon S. Stephens1,2,3 b. September 19, 1905, d. June 10, 1972
MotherMary Louise Crail1,2,3 b. March 3, 1912, d. January 7, 1968
     Janet Marie Stephens was buried at Smith's Chapel Cemetery, White Co., Tennessee.3 Her married name was Collins. Her married name was Black.1 She married Unknown Black.1 Janet Marie Stephens married Unknown Collins.3 Janet Marie Stephens was born on March 4, 1938 at Markle, Huntington Co., Indiana.3,4 She died on December 26, 2013 at Sparta, White Co., Tennessee, at age 75.3,4 She Janet Marie Stephens Black age 75 of Sparta passed away Thursday evening December 26, 2013 at NHC of Sparta. Ms. Black was born March 4, 1938 in Markle, Indiana to the late Solomon & Mary Crail Stephens. She was a former factory worker and CNA. She attended Family Harvest Church. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by brothers Jack Stephens and Tommy Stephens; daughter Cammie Sue Collins. She is survived by her son Robert Ray Collins and wife Carmen of Huntington, Indiana, two nieces that she raised Natalie (Dale) Adcock of Sparta, Judy (Jack) West of Eureka, MT. Grandchildren: Heath (Miranda Jo) Collins, Andrew Collins all of Huntington, IN, Jay (Kim) Randolph, Joshua Randolph, Jillena McCallister, Jace Richey, Kristin Richey all of Sparta, Candice Knox Wise of Eureka, MT. Eight great-grandchildren. Woman's best friend: Penny. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Sunday, December 29, 2013 in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Smith's Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon until service time Sunday at Hunter Funeral Home. John Cunningham will officiate. Randy Berger, Eddie Adcock, Jace Richey, Harold Dellolio, Paul McCune, Jay Randolph will serve as pallbearers. on December 28, 2013.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 97, District 90-25, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana2

Family 1

Unknown Black
Marriage*Janet Marie Stephens married Unknown Black.1 

Family 2

Unknown Collins
Marriage*Janet Marie Stephens married Unknown Collins.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5213] Huntington County Tab, From the Tommy E. Stephens obituary in the Apr 3, 2012 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2500] Tennessean, The, From the Janet Marie Stephens Black obituary in the Dec 28, 2013 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mary E. Unknown1

F, b. October 11, 1910, d. October 29, 1966
     Mary E. Unknown was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.1 Her married name was Stephens.1 She married Willes W. Stephens, son of Smith Willis Stephens and Rozetta Lineback.1,2 Mary E. Unknown was born on October 11, 1910 at Indiana.1 She died on October 29, 1966 at age 56.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 222, District 35-21, Lancaster Township, Huntington Co., Indiana2

Family

Willes W. Stephens b. October 18, 1911, d. November 29, 1971
Marriage*Mary E. Unknown married Willes W. Stephens, son of Smith Willis Stephens and Rozetta Lineback.1,2 
Children
  • Lula M. Stephens2
  • Leslie W. Stephens2

Citations

  1. [S5212] Spider Hill Cemetery, Wells Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jack L. "Jackie" Stephens1,2,3

M, b. April 29, 1935, d. October 7, 1993
FatherSolomon S. Stephens1,4 b. September 19, 1905, d. June 10, 1972
MotherMary Louise Crail1,4 b. March 3, 1912, d. January 7, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 313-34-9729.2 Jack L. "Jackie" Stephens was buried at Spider Hill Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.3 He married Ada Mae Eudy. Jack L. "Jackie" Stephens was born on April 29, 1935 at Indiana.1,2,3 He died on October 7, 1993 at Indiana at age 58.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 97, District 90-25, Rock Creek Township, Wells Co., Indiana1

Family

Ada Mae Eudy b. June 5, 1938, d. July 12, 2012
Marriage*Jack L. "Jackie" Stephens married Ada Mae Eudy

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S5212] Spider Hill Cemetery, Wells Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S2500] Tennessean, The, From the Janet Marie Stephens Black obituary in the Dec 28, 2013 edition.

Ada Mae Eudy

F, b. June 5, 1938, d. July 12, 2012
     Her married name was Stephens. Ada Mae Eudy married Jack L. "Jackie" Stephens, son of Solomon S. Stephens and Mary Louise Crail. Ada Mae Eudy was born on June 5, 1938 at Arkansas. She died on July 12, 2012 at Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., Oklahoma, at age 74.

Family

Jack L. "Jackie" Stephens b. April 29, 1935, d. October 7, 1993
Marriage*She married Jack L. "Jackie" Stephens, son of Solomon S. Stephens and Mary Louise Crail

Cammy Sue Collins1

F, b. December 14, 1958, d. December 4, 1959
FatherUnknown Collins1
MotherJanet Marie Stephens1 b. March 4, 1938, d. December 26, 2013
     Cammy Sue Collins was born on December 14, 1958 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana. She died on December 4, 1959 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.

Citations

  1. [S2500] Tennessean, The, From the Janet Marie Stephens Black obituary in the Dec 28, 2013 edition.