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     Don Balsey was buried at Bremen Municipal Cemetery, 100 East 2nd Street, Bremen, Marshall Co., Indiana.^3,7,4 His Social Security Number was 306-20-1412.⁸ He and Garneta May Stull were divorced.^3,4 Don Balsey was born on December 13, 1922 at Bremen, Marshall Co., Indiana.^2,3,8,4,5,6 He married Garneta May Stull, daughter of Ray Stull and Agnes Iona Rupel, on October 9, 1948 at Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.^1,9 Don Balsey died on May 21, 1998 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 75.^3,8,4 He Don Balsley, 75, died following an illness on Thursday, May 21, 1998, at 2:25 p.m. in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He had lived in the rural Bremen area most of his life. Don was born on December 13, 1922, in Bremen, the son of Clem C. and Eva Harrington Balsley. He graduated from Bremen High School in the class of 1941. During World War II, Don served his country in the United States Navy. A farmer all his life, he also worked for the Northern Indiana Public Service Co., retiring after 25 years. One of his greatest pleasures was ballroom dancing. He was a member of the Plymouth VFW, Post 1162, the Eagles Lodge of Plymouth, the Moose Lodge #741 Plymouth, the American Legion Post #26 of Niles, Mich., and was a member of the United States Navy Armed Guard of World War II Veterans. Don is survived by two sons and two daughters and their spouses. They are: Gregory and Joetta Balsley of Plymouth; Karen and Gene Curless of New Haven, Ind; Brian Balsley of Bremen; and Joyce and Robert Breeden of Utica, III. There are also six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Pauline and her husband, Russ Hardin of Lebanon, Ind; and two brothers, Doyle and his wife Esther Balsley, and Roger Balsley, all of Bremen. His former wife, Garneta Balsley Light of Plymouth also survives. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by Max Balsley, a brother. Military Graveside Services by the Plymouth VFW Post #1162 will be conducted at the Bremen Cemetery, Bremen, Ind. on May 23, 1998.⁴

     Willard Thomas Light was buried at Bremen Municipal Cemetery, 100 East 2nd Street, Bremen, Marshall Co., Indiana.^3,1 His Social Security Number was 569-05-4171.⁶ He was born on July 22, 1916 at Archer City, Archer Co., Texas.^6,4,1 He married Garneta May Stull, daughter of Ray Stull and Agnes Iona Rupel, on May 27, 1973 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.^2,7,5 Willard Thomas Light died on February 8, 1979 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 62.^6,1

     Robert Joe Breeden was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Utica, LaSalle Co., Illinois.^4,5 He Robert Breeden, 74, of Utica, passed away at 6:09 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Private graveside service will be at at Oakhill Cemetery, Utica. Robert was born June 13, 1941, in Van, Ark., to Robert and Jewel (Bazarow) Breeden. He married Joyce Balsley on Oct. 28, 1976, in Bremen, Ind. He was a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of Utica; one daughter, Barbara Jean Breeden, of Marseilles; two sons, Robert (Robin) Breeden, of Decatur, Travis Breeden, of Utica; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents; brothers; and sisters.⁵ He was born on June 13, 1941 at Van, Arkansas Co., Arkansas.^3,4,5 He married Joyce Ann Balsey, daughter of Don Balsey and Garneta May Stull, on October 28, 1976 at Bremen, Marshall Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,5 Robert Joe Breeden died on June 18, 2015 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 74.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 563-01-6707.⁴ Her married name was Ryan.¹ Helen Elizabeth Classen married Edward White Ryan, son of Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan and Nina Imogine Cole.¹ Helen Elizabeth Classen was born on March 14, 1912 at California.^4,2 She died on August 31, 1978 at Riverside Co., California, at age 66.^4,2

     Richard Bertie Ryan was buried at Memory Garden Memorial Park, 455 W. Central Avenue, Brea, Orange Co., California.³ He was born on September 9, 1936 at Los Angeles Co., California.^2,3 He married Mardine Joyce Anderson on September 22, 1956 at Orange Co., California.⁴ Richard Bertie Ryan died on September 10, 2006 at Orange Co., California, at age 70.³

     Mary Elizabeth Ryan was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.¹ Her Social Security Number was 549-80-8840.² Her married name was Ryan.³ She married Charles Wilson "Charlie" Ryan, son of Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan and Nina Imogine Cole.³ Mary Elizabeth Ryan was born on February 14, 1909 at Jennings Co., Indiana.^2,4,1 She died on June 27, 1989 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 80.^4,1

     Doris Elizabeth Booth was buried at Desert Lawn Cemetery, 11251 Desert Lawn Drive, Calimesa, Riverside Co., California.³ Her Social Security Number was 558-48-0776.⁴ Her married name was Ryan.¹ She married Earl Ray Ryan, son of Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan and Nina Imogine Cole.¹ Doris Elizabeth Booth was born on November 27, 1915 at Kansas.^1,5,4,3 She died on October 14, 1975 at Riverside Co., California, at age 59.^5,3

     Dennis Earl Ryan was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.⁵ His Social Security Number was 568-48-4021.⁶ He was born on August 8, 1935 at Stanislaus Co., California.^2,6,4,5 He married Phyllis A. Kirchman on May 12, 1955 at Orange Co., California.³ Dennis Earl Ryan died on June 11, 1992 at Orange Co., California, at age 56.^6,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 548-40-3768.² Mary Elizabeth Phillips was buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, Ventura Co., California.³ Her married name was Ryan.⁴ She married Jack Woodrow Ryan, son of Herbert Edward "Bert" Ryan and Nina Imogine Cole.⁴ Mary Elizabeth Phillips was born on February 24, 1917 at Ventura Co., California.^1,5,2 She died on November 24, 1970 at Ventura Co., California, at age 53.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 559-46-6508.⁵ Jacqueline Anne Ryan was born on September 10, 1937 at Ventura Co., California.^2,6,5 As of November 19, 1955,her married name was Laubacher.³ She married Eugene Harold Laubacher on November 19, 1955 at Ventura Co., California.^3,4 Jacqueline Anne Ryan died on April 28, 1991 at Ventura Co., California, at age 53.^5,6,4

     Eugene Harold Laubacher was buried at Santa Clara Cemetery, 2370 North H Street, Oxnard, Ventura Co., California.^3,4 He was born on July 3, 1933 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.^2,3,4 He married Jacqueline Anne Ryan, daughter of Jack Woodrow Ryan and Mary Elizabeth Phillips, on November 19, 1955 at Ventura Co., California.^1,4 Eugene Harold Laubacher died on October 23, 2005 at San Luis Obispo Co., California, at age 72.^2,3,4 He Eugene Harold Laubacher, 72, of Shell Beach, Calif., went home to meet his Creator on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Pismo Beach, followed by a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Santa Clara Cemetery in Oxnard. Gene was born July 3, 1933, in Canton, Ohio. His family moved to Oxnard, Calif., in 1946. He attended Santa Clara Church, the very church his great-uncle, Father John Laubacher, had built and pastored in the early 20th century. Gene also attended Santa Clara elementary and high schools. While at Santa Clara High, he became an All Star athlete, playing superbly in baseball, basketball and football. In 1950, while on the Santa Clara baseball team, Gene and his teammates won the Ventura County championship. From 1952 through 1954, Gene served in the military in the Korean War. He was very proud to be an American and honored to serve his country. Gene married in 1955 to Jacqueline Anne Ryan, daughter of former Oxnard Chief of Police Jack Ryan. From that marriage came six children. Jackie died April 28, 1991. Gene worked for more than 35 years as a systems analyst in Ventura County. He retired in 1990. Wanting to help people, he took on part-time jobs, assisting the elderly. Through close family and friends, Gene met Alice Killgore. And for the past 14 years, they had been living life to the fullest, traveling the world and enjoying family and friends. Upon marrying Alice, he not only gained a wife but also two stepchildren. One of Gene's greatest delights was serving as treasurer of the Knights of Columbus at Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, where he was able to continue helping people. Gene leaves his wife, Alice; his six children, David Laubacher of Ventura, Daniel Laubacher of Vienna, Donna Morley of Frazier Park, Diane Montalvo of Orange County, Larry Laubacher of Burbank and Kevin Laubacher of Camarillo; and stepson Danny Guzman of Atascadero and stepdaughter DeAnn MacConell of Paso Robles. He also leaves several grandchildren, Johnathan, Michelle, Benjamin, Ann Sophie, Lauren, Austin Dean, Brynne and Christian. When asked the question, "What impressed you most about Gene?" friends and family most often respond by saying, "He never said a bad word about anybody and his humor was contagious." Gene will be dearly missed. There's no one like him. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Conventual Franciscans, Education Fund, P.O. Box 820, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421-0820, or the American Cancer Society, 1428 Phillips Lane, Suite 201, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Arrangements are under the direction of Lady Family Mortuary and Crematory of Arroyo Grande. on October 26, 2005.⁴