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     Osco J. Smith Jr. was buried at Glendale Cemetery, 4909 University Avenue, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^1,6 He was born on February 29, 1928 at Madrid, Boone Co., Iowa.^1,6,3 He died on April 25, 1949 at San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 21.^1,6,3 He Harbor Yields Marine's Body - The body of Sgt. Osco J. Smith, 22, marine on duty at the disciplinary barracks at Terminal Island, was found floating yesterday morning at Berth 238, the westerly edge of the island. The body was found by James A. Allen and George B. Dunn, Harbor Department workmen. Smith whose home is in Des Moines, Ia., had been absent from duty since April 25. His body was estimated by police to have been in the water for more than a week. Whether there was any foul play could not be determined immediately. on May 4, 1949.⁴ He Mr. and Mrs. Guy McKern, Mrs. Newton Long and Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Perry went to Des Moines Friday to attend the funeral of Sgt. Osco J. Smith, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Osco Smith of 1161 23rd st., Des Moines, former resident of Moravia. Sgt. Smith was a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. McKern. Sgt. Smith was stationed with the Marines in San Pedro, Calif. His body was found May 3 in San Pedro Bay. His parents have not learned how he met death though the military authorities are still investigating. Sgt. Smith, 21, was born in Madrid and came to Des Moines in 1938. After graduating from the North high he enlisted in the Marines in Feb., 1945 and served two years in China, returning to the San Pedro base in June, 1948. Surviving are his parents, two brothers, Darrel of Minneapolis, Minn., and Carrel of Des Moines. on May 19, 1949.³

     His Social Security Number was 482-01-6689.⁵ Darrel D. Smith was born on June 16, 1912 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^5,3 He married Leah Walker on November 25, 1933 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.³ Darrel D. Smith died on July 12, 1992 at Illinois at age 80.⁵

     Gustal A. Smith was born circa 1913 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.²

     His Social Security Number was 478-14-9917.³ Carrel Melvin Smith was born on July 17, 1918 at Madrid, Boone Co., Iowa.³ He died on February 1, 2003 at Florida at age 84.³

     Leah Walker was born circa 1913 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.¹ As of November 25, 1933,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Darrel D. Smith, son of Oscoe "Osco" Smith and Grace Lenora "Gracie" McKern, on November 25, 1933 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.¹

     William T. VanDorin was buried at Moravia Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.¹ He was born on January 24, 1858 at Salem, Henry Co., Iowa.^1,3 He married Angeline Nora "Angie" McKern, daughter of Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern and Malinda Evelyn Van Doren, on October 9, 1878 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.^1,2,4 William T. VanDorin died on February 12, 1943 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 85.¹ He William T. VanDorin was born near Salem, Henry County, Iowa, Jan. 24, 1858, and passed away at his home in Moravia on Feb. 12, 1943, at the age of 86 years and 18 days. His mother died when be was 13 years of age and he assumed the household duties and the care of the younger children. He came to Appanoose County when he was 19 years of age and later united in marriage with Angie McKern Oct. 9, 1878. The couple went to Osborne County, Kans., for a period of 11 years after which they returned to Moravia. Mr. VanDorin entered mercantile bueineas and in addition was a successful farmer. He was active in community affairs, a member of the school board, on the city council, the mayor, and was also active in the affairs of the Methodist Chureh. He leaves to mourn his passing one adopted son, Freddie M. VanDorin of Rock Island, Ill., and family. During the last year or so of his illness he was under the loving care of his neice, Mrs. Flora Jones. Other survivors are three brothers and four sisters, Oscar of Albia, Louie of Argyle, Iowa, and Charley of Moravia, Mrs. Mary Clestel! of Moravia, Mrs. Ida Henderson of Cherokee, Okla., Mrs. Rosie Wenike of Salem, Iowa, and Mrs. Jennie Elmore also of Salem. Known for his kindly disposition and neighborliness, Mr. VanDorin has many friends who mourn his passing. Funeral services were held at the Moravia Methodist Church Sunday afternoon conducted by the pastor, the Rev. E. L. Pullman. Music for the service was furnished by Forrest Main and Mrs. George Winsler with Mrs. Fred Blumenstock accompanying at the piano. The hymns sung were "Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me" "Going Down the Valley," and "Abide With Me." The following nephews of Mr. VanDorin served as pallbearers for the service: James T. VanDorin, Willie VanDorin, Freddie VanDorin, Arthur VanDorin, Ilef Clester and Bert McKern. Burial was in the Moravia cemetery. on February 18, 1943.¹

     Mildred A. Curl was born on August 14, 1891 at Kansas.¹ As of January 2, 1909,her married name was Gibbons.² She married Edward W. Gibbons on January 2, 1909 at Fort Madison, Lee Co., Iowa.²

     Winifred Agnes "Winnie" Curl was buried at Salem East Cemetery, Salem, Henry Co., Iowa.³ She was born on January 23, 1893 at Osborne Co., Kansas.^1,3 As of circa 1927,her married name was Aplara.⁵ She married Peter Aplara circa 1927.^5,3 Winifred Agnes "Winnie" Curl died on August 28, 1961 at Salem, Henry Co., Iowa, at age 68.³

     Her Social Security Number was 479-28-2579.⁴ Jennie Lenore Curl was buried at Oakland Cemetery, 4025 Avenue O, Fort Madison, Lee Co., Iowa.⁵ She was born on November 15, 1894 at Missouri.^1,4 As of circa 1912,her married name was Branch.⁶ She married Frank Blake Branch circa 1912.^6,2 Jennie Lenore Curl died on November 8, 1977 at Lee Co., Iowa, at age 82.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 483-18-4320.⁸ Arthur Van Curl was buried at Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Lee Co., Iowa.² He was born on August 26, 1895 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^5,8,1,2,3 He married Mary Elizabeth Thacker on August 15, 1916 at Lee Co., Iowa.¹ Arthur Van Curl married Bertha Vatallis Graham on August 18, 1919 at Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa.^2,7 Arthur Van Curl died on January 3, 1968 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 72.^8,2,4 He CURL, Arthur V., 72, of 3132 E. Flower, died January 3rd, Survived by son, Graham H., of Tucson; brothers, Otto L., of Shell Knob, Mo., George, of Ft. Madison, Iowa, Leo, of Denver, Colo., and Granville of Shell Knob, Mo; sisters, Mrs. Jennie Branch; of Ft. Madison, and Mrs. Mary Ritztnan, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Burial will be in Montrose, Iowa. Friends may call at Palms Mortuary, 5225 E. Speedway, from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. on January 5, 1968.⁴

     Otto Leslie Curl was buried at Evergreen Cemetery and Mausoleum, 3401 W. 87th Street, Evergreen Park, Cook Co., Illinois.⁵ He was born on December 11, 1898 at Fort Madison, Lee Co., Iowa.^1,2,5 He married Anna Wise on July 3, 1924 at Fort Madison, Lee Co., Iowa.³ Otto Leslie Curl died on February 7, 1970 at Illinois at age 71.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 521-05-7129.⁷ Leo Edward Curl was born on June 30, 1903 at Fort Madison, Lee Co., Iowa.^7,2,5 He married Frances Ruth Miller on August 18, 1923 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.⁴ Leo Edward Curl died on January 23, 1990 at Colorado at age 86.⁷

     Granville Jacob Curl was buried at Monett I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Monett, Lawrence Co., Missouri.⁴ His Social Security Number was 709-18-3277.⁶ He was born on September 4, 1905 at Fort Madison, Lee Co., Iowa.^2,6,4 He married Gladys Elnora Richards on September 4, 1928 at Fort Madison, Lee Co., Iowa.^3,7 Granville Jacob Curl died on December 9, 1979 at Missouri at age 74.^6,4,7

     George Everett Curl was buried at Oakland Cemetery, 4025 Avenue O, Fort Madison, Lee Co., Iowa.³ His Social Security Number was 711-12-4513.⁷ He was born on November 30, 1907 at Fort Madison, Lee Co., Iowa.^3,7,4 He died on December 12, 1981 at Iowa at age 74.^3,7

     Mary Gertrude Curl was buried at Aspen Grove Cemetery, 2043 Sunnyside Avenue, Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 480-26-6050.⁴ She was born on May 13, 1913 at Fort Madison, Lee Co., Iowa.^2,4 As of August 21, 1929,her married name was Ritzman.³ She married Jackson Boyer Ritzman on August 21, 1929 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.³ Mary Gertrude Curl died on May 8, 1994 at Iowa at age 80.^4,5

     Peter Aplara was buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa.¹ He was born on July 8, 1887 at Kansas.¹ He married Winifred Agnes "Winnie" Curl, daughter of George Washington Curl and Mary Elizabeth McKern, circa 1927.^3,4 Peter Aplara died on May 13, 1955 at Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa, at age 67.²

     Jackson Boyer Ritzman was buried at Aspen Grove Cemetery, 2043 Sunnyside Avenue, Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa.³ His Social Security Number was 481-22-3039.⁴ He was born on October 30, 1906 at Wolford, Pierce Co., North Dakota.^2,4 He married Mary Gertrude Curl, daughter of George Washington Curl and Mary Elizabeth McKern, on August 21, 1929 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.² Jackson Boyer Ritzman died on January 6, 1974 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa, at age 67.^4,3

     Jack B. Ritzman was buried at Calvary Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, 3235 Lombardy Lane, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.³ He was born on March 23, 1930 at Lockridge, Jefferson Co., Iowa.^3,4 He married Patricia Blanche Moore on January 17, 1952 at Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa.³ Jack B. Ritzman died on January 29, 2013 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 82.^3,4 He Jack B. Ritzman, 82, of Dallas, formerly of Lockridge, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, in Dallas. Born March 23, 1930, in Lockridge, he was the son of Jackson and Mary Ritzman. On Jan. 17, 1952, he married Patricia Moore in Burlington. She died in November 2012. Mr. Ritzman worked 20 years at National Lock in Rockford, Ill., while serving as a master sergeant in the National Guard. He grew up in rural southeast Iowa, where he attended school and worked. He moved to northern Illinois, then to Dallas in 1994. He was known as a loving papa to his four grandchildren, helping with their care and being there for all their events. Survivors include two sons, Mike Ritzman and Kirk Ritzman, both of Dallas, and four grandchildren. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother. No visitation is planned. Burial will be Saturday in Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas. A memorial has been established for the Dementia/Alzheimer's charity of the donor's choice. Calvary Hill Funeral Home in Dallas is in charge of arrangements. on February 8, 2013.³

     Frank Sylvester "Frankie" Aplara was buried at Salem East Cemetery, Salem, Henry Co., Iowa.² He married Shirley Ann Reinks.² Frank Sylvester "Frankie" Aplara was born on October 25, 1931 at Jefferson Co., Iowa.² He died on November 22, 2008 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 77.²

     Her Social Security Number was 521-42-3392.³ Frances Ruth Miller was born on July 14, 1902 at West Point, Lee Co., Iowa.^2,3 As of August 18, 1923,her married name was Curl.¹ She married Leo Edward Curl, son of George Washington Curl and Mary Elizabeth McKern, on August 18, 1923 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.¹ Frances Ruth Miller died in May, 1986 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 83.³

     Her married name was Troute.³ Leota H. Curl married John Arthur Troute.³ Leota H. Curl was born on June 2, 1924 at Iowa.^1,4,3 She died on February 26, 2010 at Colorado at age 85.^4,3 She Leota H. Troute, 06-02-1924 ~ 02-26-2010. Survived by children David L. Troute, Carl J. Troute, Mark A. Troute, and Gloria D. Valentine, sisters Dorothy M. Campbell, and Alberta R. Follett, 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grand- children. Services Thurs. 3-4-2010, viewing 1 pm, funeral 2 pm, St. Paul's Community Church, 8001 W 23rd Ave., Lakewood, CO. on March 2, 2010.³

     Arthur Guy Curl was buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 522-24-1696.⁶ He married Mary Ellen Macy.² Arthur Guy Curl was born on July 14, 1925 at Salem, Henry Co., Iowa.^6,2,3,4 He died on May 8, 1994 at Colorado at age 68.^6,2,3

     Her married name was Follett.³ Alberta R. Curl married Rex Follett.³ Alberta R. Curl was born on August 16, 1926 at Iowa.^1,4

     His Social Security Number was 522-24-1695.² Ralph Leroy Curl was buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.⁴ He was born on December 30, 1929 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^2,3,4 He married Delores J. Moore circa 1957.⁶ Ralph Leroy Curl died on November 9, 1997 at Colorado at age 67.^2,4