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     Her Social Security Number was 478-32-1499.³ Donna Jean Wakefield was buried at Grange Cemetery, Honey Creek, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.^7,4 She was born on January 20, 1926 at Mystic, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^3,7,4 As of circa 1950,her married name was Spencer.⁴ She married Howard A. Spencer circa 1950.^1,4,6 Donna Jean Wakefield died on March 9, 2007 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, at age 81.^3,7,4 She Donna J. Spencer, age 81 of Council Bluffs, passed away March 9, 2007 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Donna was born January 20, 1926 in Mystic, Iowa to the late Charles and Irene (Haines) Wakefield. She was a 1944 graduate of Boravia, Iowa High School. Donna moved to Council Bluffs in 1948 from Centerville, Iowa where she was a member of First Christian Church. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, a former member of Elks Auxiliary, and a volunteer at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Howard A. Spencer; daughter, Melissa and husband William Wallace of Hastings, MI; granddaughters, Samantha and husband Brent Chappelow of Maryville, MO, Molly Wallace of Hastings, MI; sister, Dixie and husband Wendell Phillips of Branson, MO; nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, 12-1 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Wood- ring Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jann Osborn, of Broadway Christian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Grange Cemetery. Memorials may be offered to Jennie Edmundson Hospital. on March 11, 2007.⁴

     Howard A. Spencer was buried at Grange Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.^2,4 He was born on March 24, 1921.^2,4 He married Donna Jean Wakefield, daughter of Charles M. "Charley" Wakefield and Irene Mae Haines, circa 1950.^1,3,5 Howard A. Spencer died on August 19, 2008 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, at age 87.^2,4 He Howard A. Spencer, age 87, of Council Bluffs, died August 19, 2008, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. Howard was born on March 24, 1921, to Harrison and Grace (Wright) Spencer. After graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served during World War II and is a Purple Heart recipient after being wounded at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the American Legion Rainbow Post #2 and Excelsior Lodge 259 A.F. & A.M. Howard was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Donna who passed away in March of 2007. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa and her husband Bill Wallace of Hastings, Mich; granddaughters, Samantha and her husband Brent Chappelow of Maryville, Mo., and Molly Wallace of Hastings, Mich; sisters, Jean Hansen of Council Bluffs and Helen Pearman of Henderson, Nev; nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends, Jim and Kris Miller and Melanie Bates. Visitation with the family will be Thursday 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Cortege will leave the funeral home at 3:00 p.m. for a 3:30 p.m. graveside service at the Grange Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Legion Rainbow Post #2. on August 20, 2008.⁴

     Ruby Roberta Wakefield was born on January 26, 1924 at Mystic, Appanoose Co., Iowa.⁴ As of June 2, 1945,her married name was Purvis.⁵ She married Ferrell Leo Purvis on June 2, 1945 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.⁵ Ruby Roberta Wakefield died on October 7, 1992 at Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 68.⁴

     Ferrell Leo Purvis was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.¹ He Ferrell Leo Purvis, age 89 of Centerville, Iowa passed away August 3, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa. He was born on December 22, 1921, in Moravia, Iowa, to LeRoy and Essie Hiatt Purvis. He was the second of seven children. Ferrell graduated from Moravia High School in 1939. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army during World War II from October of 1942 through October of 1944. Ferrell’s outfit and fifteen tanks were headed to San Pietro, Italy. On December 15, 1943 his tank was hit and he was severely injured. Ferrell survived three days and three nights under an olive tree before being found and taken to a field hospital. He tolerated substantial pain and inconvenience as a result of that leg injury throughout the rest of his life. He was discharged from the Army and returned to Iowa where he married Ruby Roberta Wakefield on June 2, 1945 in Centerville, Iowa. To this union they had two daughters, Linda Sue and Patricia. Ferrell was a farmer and electrician. His passions were hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities. He was a loving and devoted father and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Ferrell could always be counted on to lend a helping hand and he was always recognized by his memorable laugh. He passed away after struggling with health issues for the last couple years. Those left to honor Ferrell’s memory are his two daughters, Linda Sue (Joe) Pasa and Patricia Purvis; two grandchildren, Callie Pasa and Cody (Nicole) Pasa; two great grandchildren, Cameron Light and Hayden Pasa; siblings: Floyd (Maxine) Purvis, Freeman (Mary) Purvis and Florene Brown; his very special friend Fairy Hartman; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Ferrell was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Roberta; his grandson Luca Pasa; two brothers, Forrest and Francis; and his infant sister Frona June. Pallbearers will be LeRoy Brown, Gary Purvis, Carl Purvis, Lyle Purvis, Joe Pasa, and Cody Pasa. Honorary pallbearers will be Floyd Purvis, Freeman Purvis, Florene Brown, Dixie Phillips, Charlie Foster, and Fairy Hartman. Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Monday, August 8, 2011 at Lange Funeral Home in Centerville, Iowa. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Moravia, Iowa. A visitation will be held Sunday at Lange Funeral Home from 12PM-8 Pm, with the family present from 6-8 PM. Memorials have been established to the family and may be left at Lange Funeral Home, 1900 S. 18th St.¹ He was born on December 22, 1921 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^2,1 He married Ruby Roberta Wakefield, daughter of Charles M. "Charley" Wakefield and Irene Mae Haines, on June 2, 1945 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.¹ Ferrell Leo Purvis died on August 3, 2011 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 89.^2,1

     Jerry Haines Wakefield was buried at South Pleasant View Cemetery, Kewanee, Henry Co., Illinois.^4,5,6 He was born on July 5, 1933 at Mystic, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^7,3,4,5,6 He married Edith M. Adolphson on March 8, 1953 at Middletown, Des Moines Co., Iowa.^4,6 Jerry Haines Wakefield died on February 16, 2005 at Kewanee, Henry Co., Illinois, at age 71.^7,4,5,6 He Kewanee - Jerry H. Wakefield, 71, of Kewanee died at 9:54 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, in the Kewanee Hospital emergency room. Born July 7, 1933, in Mystic, Iowa, to Charles M. and Irene M. Haines Wakefield, he married Edith M. Adolphson on March 8, 1953, in Middletown, Iowa. She died May 22, 2001. He also was preceded in death by one sister. Surviving are two daughters, Debbie (and Steve) Simaytis of Kewanee and Pam Wakefield (and Johnny Shults) of San Angelo, Texas; one son, Jeffrey (and Carrie) of Kewanee; six grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild; two sisters, Donna (and Howard) Spencer of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Dixie (and Wendell) Phillips of Camden, Mo; and his caregiver, Elaine Holesclaw of Kewanee. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a lifetime member of the Kewanee Veterans of Foreign Wars. He owned and operated Wakefield Well Drilling in Kewanee. He was a member of Kewanee Masonic Lodge 159, AF&AM. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee. The Rev. Bob Thomas will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Masonic services by his lodge at 7:45 p.m. Cremation has been accorded, and inurnment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the Kewanee Veterans Council. Memorials may be made to the Kewanee High School Foundation or Kewanee Hospital Hospice. on February 19, 2005.⁶