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     His Social Security Number was 093-30-8295.³ Burton Frederick Tarr was buried at Iconium Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.² He was born on October 27, 1903 at Iconium, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^1,2,3,4 He married Ruby Arthelia Burns, daughter of William Kyle Burns and Bessie Caroline McKern, on September 10, 1927 at Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa.^1,2,5 Burton Frederick Tarr died on November 2, 1990 at Sun City, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 87.^2,3,4

     Lloyd Burdette Ward was buried at Jay Cemetery, Blakesburg, Wapello Co., Iowa.^2,3 He was born on April 6, 1909 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^1,2,3 He married Edna Pearl Burns, daughter of William Kyle Burns and Bessie Caroline McKern, on April 7, 1935 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^1,4,3 Lloyd Burdette Ward died on July 30, 1970 at Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa, at age 61.^2,3 He Lloyd Burdette Ward, 61, of Moravia, died Thursday at Monroe County Hospital after a lingering illness. He was born. April 6, 1909 and was married in 1935 to Edna Burns. He had farmed in the Moravia area. Surviving, in addition to his widow; are three daughters, Mrs. Linda Rouse of Leon, Mrs. Nancy Kelley of Unionville, and Jeanie at home; a son, Billy, at home; and two brothers, Norman and Joe of Cedar Rapids. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Salem United Methdist Church in Moravia Dr. Burton Tarr of New York officiated, assisted by the Rev. L. B. Deedrick. Burial was in Jay Cemetery near Blakesburg. on August 3, 1970.³

     Her Social Security Number was 480-32-0663.⁵ Her married name was Long.⁴ Doris Nadine McKern married Newton K. "Newt" Long.⁴ Doris Nadine McKern was born on May 12, 1909 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.^2,5 She died on October 16, 1997 at Iowa at age 88.⁵

     Dorothy Valerie McKern was born on February 15, 1917 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.^1,4 As of December 2, 1938,her married name was Perry.³ She married Elbert N. Perry on December 2, 1938.³ Dorothy Valerie McKern died on December 25, 2008 at Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa, at age 91.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 482-03-3872.³ Elbert N. Perry was born on January 20, 1917 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.³ He married Dorothy Valerie McKern, daughter of Lewis Guy McKern and Lottie Blanche Gladfelder, on December 2, 1938.² Elbert N. Perry died on July 20, 1993 at Iowa at age 76.³

     His Social Security Number was 482-03-3871.³ Newton K. "Newt" Long was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.² He married Doris Nadine McKern, daughter of Lewis Guy McKern and Lottie Blanche Gladfelder.¹ Newton K. "Newt" Long was born on April 12, 1909 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.^3,2 He died in June, 1989 at Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 80.^3,2

     Arlene Unknown was buried at North Hilmar Cemetery, Hilmer, Merced Co., California.¹ Her married name was Burns.¹ She married Virgil D. Burns, son of William Kyle Burns and Bessie Caroline McKern.¹ Arlene Unknown was born on September 19, 1912 at Iowa.² She died on November 15, 1970 at Stanislaus Co., California, at age 58.²

     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