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     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

     Her Social Security Number was 230-26-2295.⁴ Jeannette Persing was born on December 10, 1924 at Washington, D.C..^4,2,3 As of January 11, 1947,her married name was Kiefer.³ She married Edwin Avis Kiefer, son of Frederick Charles "Fred" Kiefer and Rushia Alabama "Rushie" Wilson, on January 11, 1947 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3 Jeannette Persing died on October 15, 2010 at Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina, at age 85.^2,4 She Jeannette Persing Kiefer, 86, died Friday, October 15, 2010, at Summit Hills. Born December 10, 1924, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Harkness and Margaret Jackson Persing. but grew up in Richmond, VA. She and her late husband, Edwin Avis Kiefer, spent most of their married life in Clearwater, FL and moved to Spartanburg over twenty years ago. A former secretary, interior decorator, and small business owner; an avid gardener, and earned the title of Master Gardener from Clemson University when she was in her 70's. In addition to gardening, she enjoyed helping others through her volunteer work. She served with the Women's Auxiliary at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. In Spartanburg, she was an active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and was a Docent for the Spartanburg Arts Council, of which she was named Docent of the Year. She did extensive volunteer work for Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve, where she particularly enjoyed conducting tours through the Garden for children and adults alike. Survivors include a daughter, Donna K. Fagan (Richard); son, Barry W. Kiefer; and a grandson, Christopher M. Fagan. Predeceased by a sister, Eleanor Martin. on October 18, 2010.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-34-7110.⁶ Mabel Vivian Blankenship was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 She was born on October 13, 1917 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6,5 As of November 28, 1934,her married name was King.⁴ She married Alfred Owen King, son of Alonza Robert King and Virginia Maude "Jennie" Hall, on November 28, 1934 at Salem, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,8 Mabel Vivian Blankenship died on January 27, 2000 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^6,2,1 She KING, Mabel Blankenship, 82, of Roanoke County went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 27, 2000. She was born October 13, 1917 in Roanoke County, daughter of the late Crockett and Minnie Blankenship. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred O. King; and a grandchild, David Mundy. Her survivors include, six beloved daughters, Vivian Foley and her husband John, Roanoke, Barbara Woods and her husband Edgar, Salem, Bernice Vest and her husband Ralph, Moneta, Goldie Rayfield and her husband Jim, Roanoke, Daris Abshire and her husband Robert, Gallatin, Tenn., Ruby McCann and her husband Sherman, Roanoke; nineteen grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren, nine great-great grandchildren; four brothers, Junior, Marcus, Theodore, and Glairwood Blankenship; two sisters, Texana Herndon and Mary Jane Melton. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 30, 2000.²

     John Franklin Foley Sr. John Franklin Foley Sr., 94, of Roanoke, VA. passed away on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023. John was born on May 7th, 1928 to Charlie T. Foley, Sr. and Mary Boitnott Foley. John loved his job as a truck driver for American Freight, which he later retired from. He also had a passion for fishing as well as other things. John had a particular pickup truck that he kept in his garage. He would regularly sand down and spray paint this pickup. Even though no one else saw it, he could always see "ruins" in the paint that would require another touch up job. John also liked "piddling" around the house, as he would call it, in order to pass time. He was preceded in death by both parents Charlie and Mary Foley; his brothers, C.T. Foley, Jr., Joe W. Foley, Lawrence Foley, Benny L. Foley, and Elmer Foley; his sisters, Esther Simmons, Elizabeth Cundiff, and Elsie Cundiff. John is survived by his loving wife, Mary Vivian Foley; his children, Patricia Anna Bell, Deborah Lynn Mundy, John F. Foley Jr., Donna Maria St. Clair, Alfred Wayne Foley, and David Owen Foley; his siblings, Lester Foley, Bobby M. Foley, Lilly Mahone, and Margaret Latimore. John is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 He was born on May 7, 1928 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,6,4,5 He married Mary Vivian King, daughter of Alfred Owen King and Mabel Vivian Blankenship, on December 2, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 John Franklin Foley Sr. died on May 3, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.³

     Bernice Marie King was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7 She was born on November 3, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 She married Ralph Edward Vest, son of Harry Elmer Vest and Mary Ingram, on December 24, 1959 at Starkey, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,8,6 As of December 24, 1959,her married name was Vest.² Bernice Marie King died on April 12, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^6,7 She Bernice K. Vest, 73, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Vest. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Mary and David Peverall, Faye Meador; four grandchildren, Corie Barnett and husband, Jason, John Foutz, Robert Smallwood, Kristin Chitwood; five great-grandchildren, Melinda Barnett, Ethan Smallwood, Jonathan Smallwood, Kayla Smallwood, Tristin Smith; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Vivian and John Foley, Barbara Woods, Goldie Rayfield, Daris and Robert Abshire, Ruby and Sherman McCann. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor Eddie Hawks and Pastor Jeff Gardner officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on April 14, 2014.⁶