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     Rosario Yanez/Yenaz was born circa 1914.¹ As of May 10, 1968,her married name was Stull.¹ She married Leo Lester Stull, son of Franklin H. "Frank" Stull and Martha Jane Poff, on May 10, 1968 at Santa Clara Co., California.¹ Rosario Yanez/Yenaz and Leo Lester Stull were divorced in January, 1972 at Santa Clara Co., California.²

     Her Social Security Number was 572-30-4917.² Zelma Dovie Lanier was born on September 12, 1897 at Texas.² As of August 4, 1972,her married name was Stull.¹ She married Leo Lester Stull, son of Franklin H. "Frank" Stull and Martha Jane Poff, on August 4, 1972 at Carson City, Douglas Co., Nevada.¹ Zelma Dovie Lanier died on April 11, 2000 at California at age 102.²

     Richard Matthew "Ricky" Rakes was born on December 3, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,4 He married Joyce Ann Wilson on August 17, 1990 at Radford, Virginia.^2,4 Richard Matthew "Ricky" Rakes died on August 10, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 37.^2,7,6 He Richard Matthew "Ricky" Rakes, 37, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2008. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. Ricky is survived by his wife, Joyce Wilson Rakes; parents Morris and Alice Rakes; sisters and brothers-in-law, Melissa and Paul Craighead, and Donna and Todd Akers; nephew Zack Craighead; niece Jessica Akers; sister-in-law, Tina Wilson; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Peggy and Roy Mitchell; grandmother, Lucy Workman; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends, especially at Timber Truss Housing Systems. Ricky was a devoted NASCAR fan who also loved hunting and fishing. He was a wonderful and kindhearted person that will be sadly missed by all that knew him. on August 12, 2008.²

     Melissa Ann Rakes Melissa Rakes Craighead, 53 of Shawsville, passed away April 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mason and Regent Rakes; father, Morris Rakes; and brother, Ricky Rakes. Missy is survived by her mother, Alice Rakes; husband, Paul Craighead; son, Zachary Craighead; sister, Donna Akers (Todd); aunt, Linda Hollandsworth; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. Missy worked for Montgomery County for 26 years as a preschool teacher. All of her children knew her as Miss Melissa. Even after they were in high school they remembered her as Miss Melissa. She was a wonderful loving wife and mother and a faithful church member. She was there to help and aid anyone who needed it. She always worried about family and tried to be there as much as possible. When God called her Home He took an angel to where she belongs. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville.⁵ She was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on December 3, 1970 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of December 31, 1998,her married name was Craighead.⁴ She married Paul Eldridge Craighead on December 31, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Melissa Ann Rakes died on April 28, 2024 at Virginia at age 53.⁵

     Evelyn Kathyrn Smith was buried at Washington Park North Cemetery, 2702 Kessler Boulevard, W. Drive, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.² Her Social Security Number was 306-22-2586.³ She was born on October 29, 1926.³ As of December 31, 1971,her married name was Kendall.¹ She married Lynn Willard Kendall, son of Lynn Lester Kendall and Vestella Gay Stump, on December 31, 1971 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.¹ Evelyn Kathyrn Smith died on July 26, 2003 at Indiana at age 76.³

     Janet Sue Hill and Lynn Willard Kendall were divorced.^3,2 Janet Sue Hill was buried at Lincoln Memory Gardens, Whitestown, Boone Co., Indiana.² Her Social Security Number was 313-32-4685.⁴ She was born on November 29, 1936 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,4 As of August 15, 1953,her married name was Kendall.⁵ She married Lynn Willard Kendall, son of Lynn Lester Kendall and Vestella Gay Stump, on August 15, 1953 at Hendricks Co., Indiana.⁵ Janet Sue Hill died on December 16, 1996 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 60.^4,2

     Fred William Friedrich was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan.² He was born on July 3, 1893 at Wausau, Marathon Co., Wisconsin; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1894.^1,3,4,2 He married Nellie Bell Kennedy, daughter of Dudley Andrew Kennedy and Clessie Ann Poff, on July 16, 1921 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.^1,5 Fred William Friedrich died on April 29, 1960 at Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan, at age 66.²

     Her Social Security Number was 382-14-6861.² Madonna Smith was born on April 18, 1901 at Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan.² As of January 11, 1924,her married name was Kennedy.¹ She married Frederick G. "Fred" Kennedy, son of Dudley Andrew Kennedy and Clessie Ann Poff, on January 11, 1924 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.¹ Madonna Smith and Frederick G. "Fred" Kennedy were divorced on April 13, 1935 at Kent Co., Michigan.³ Madonna Smith died on June 29, 2000 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, at age 99.²

     Betty Marie Friedrich was born on March 23, 1924 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.¹ As of June 13, 1943,her married name was Baldwin.² She married Carl Lynn Baldwin on June 13, 1943 at Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan.² Betty Marie Friedrich died on November 27, 2006 at Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan, at age 82.¹

     Carl Lynn Baldwin was born on March 15, 1922 at Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan.^1,2 He married Betty Marie Friedrich, daughter of Fred William Friedrich and Nellie Bell Kennedy, on June 13, 1943 at Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan.¹ Carl Lynn Baldwin died on March 28, 2005 at Michigan at age 83.²

     Barbara Jean Kennedy was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 2530 Kalamazoo Avenue S.E., Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.³ She was born on March 5, 1925 at Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan.⁴ As of circa 1952,her married name was Azkoul.³ She married Edmund John Azkoul circa 1952.³ Barbara Jean Kennedy died on January 3, 2016 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, at age 90.³ She Azkoul, Barbara Jean, age 90, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Edmund John; parents, Frederick Kennedy and Madonna Vos. She is survived by her children, Sherry (Craig) Morrissey Forsythe, Mark (Anne) Azkoul; brother-in-law, Robert (Bonnie) Azkoul; sister-in-law, Bernice Azkoul; grandchildren, Ryan and Marc Morrissey, Leigh Azkoul. Barbara joined the love of her life, Edmund John Azkoul on January 3, 2016. She was passionate about her family and enjoyed cooking, gardening, and volunteering with the Camp Fire Girls of America. She loved, laughed, and lived with the love of her family and friends. She will dearly be missed and thought of often. Visitation Tuesday 6-8:00 p.m. at O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Rd. S.E., Grand Rapids. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice, 2100 Raybrook SE Suite 300 Grand Rapids, MI 49546-5783. on January 4, 2016.³

     Ruth DeJong was buried at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Road, Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.² Her married name was Kennedy.¹ She married Frederick G. "Fred" Kennedy, son of Dudley Andrew Kennedy and Clessie Ann Poff.¹ Ruth DeJong was born in 1905 at Illinois.^1,2 She died in 1976.²

     Edmund John Azkoul was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 2530 Kalamazoo Avenue S.E., Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.² He was born on April 14, 1920 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.³ He married Barbara Jean Kennedy, daughter of Frederick G. "Fred" Kennedy and Madonna Smith, circa 1952.¹ Edmund John Azkoul died on October 11, 2011 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, at age 91.^3,2 He Edmund John Azkoul, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011. He was a veteran of World War II. In the 40's and 50's Edmund was known throughout West Michigan as Eddie Koul. Orchesta and band conducter, musician, arranger, and composer. He was heard over the airwaves as a radio personality and announcer at WLAV radio station. Eddie was a lifelong salesman and merchandiser for Herpolshiemers, Wurzburgs, RCA and the owner and operator with his wife of the SherryMark clothing stores. But his greatest passion was his devotion to his wife, children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Eleanor Joseph. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara; children, Sherry (Craig) Morrissey-Forsythe, Mark (Anne) Azkoul; brothers, William (Bernice) Azkoul, Robert (Bonnie) Azkoul; grandchildren, Ryan and Marc Morrissey, Leigh Azkoul. A celebration of Ed's life will be held Saturday 10:00 a.m. at the O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Rd. SE with Ed's family officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 888877, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49588-8877. O'Brien Eggebeen Gerst on October 13, 2011.²