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     Odessa Madge “Dessie” Johnson was buried at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, One NE 60th Avenue, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 485-82-8753.² She was born on July 21, 1887 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.^1,2 As of October 15, 1905,her married name was McKern.¹ She married Loren Ray McKern, son of James L. McKern and Eliza Josephine Morse, on October 15, 1905 at Marion Co., Iowa.¹ Odessa Madge “Dessie” Johnson died on March 16, 1977 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 89.^2,4 She Services for Dessie Madge McKern, 89, of 910 Boyd Ave., who died Wednesday at Medical Centers of America, 233 University Ave., of a stroke, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Hamilton's Funeral Home, with burial at Highland Memorial Gardens. A native of Knoxville, Mrs. McKern had lived in Des Moines since 1912. She was a retired sewing instructor for the Roadside Settlement House and a member of the Capitol Hlll Christian Church. Survivors include three daughters, Geraldine McKern, Sylvia Wicker and Helen Dick, all of Des Moines; two grandchhidren, and four great-grandchildren. on March 20, 1977.⁴

     Sylvia Lorene McKern was buried at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, One NE 60th Avenue, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.¹ Her married name was Wicker.¹ She married Ellis Hawkins Wicker.¹ Sylvia Lorene McKern was born on September 21, 1919 at Iowa.¹ She died on June 4, 2011 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 91.¹ She Sylvia Lorene Wicker, 91, passed away at Union Park Health Services on June 4, 2011. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday June 08, 2011 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 09, 2011 at the funeral home followed by burial in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Sylvia was born September 21, 1919 to Dessie and Loren McKern. She graduated from East High School and married her junior high sweetheart, Ellis Wicker. Sylvia retired in 1989 from Drake University as the secretary to the vice president of student life. She was a 79 year member of Capitol Hill Christian Church and was also a member of Auburn Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Rich) Oxenford; grandchildren; Kim Oxenford (Shannon Kindred) of Des Moines, Kathryn (Brian) Blackwelder of Arizona and Jake (Sara) Oxenford of Des Moines; 2 great-granddaughters, Lydia and Mallory Blackwelder, and grand nephew David Dick of Avon Lake. Sylvia was preceded and death by her parents; husband; sisters, Helen Dick and Geraldine McKern; and her nephew; Talbert Dick. on June 8, 2011.¹

     His Social Security Number was 480-18-2885.³ Ellis Hawkins Wicker was buried at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, One NE 60th Avenue, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^2,4 He married Sylvia Lorene McKern, daughter of Loren Ray McKern and Odessa Madge “Dessie” Johnson.¹ Ellis Hawkins Wicker was born on February 16, 1919 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.³ He died on November 13, 1996 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 77.^3,4 He Ellis H. Wicker, 71, of 466 N. W. Aurora Ave. died of a heart ailment Wednesday at home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hamilton's Funeral Home, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Wicker was born in Des Moines and owned Wicker Refrigeration and Air Conditioning service. He was a member of Capitol Hill Christian Church and Auburn Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; a daughter, Susan Oxenford of Des Moines; and three grandchildren. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. on November 15, 1996.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 481-56-2101.⁶ Doris Helen McKern was born on October 20, 1906 at Iowa.^1,7,6 As of June 30, 1931,her married name was Dick.³ She married Marion Talbert O. Dick on June 30, 1931 at Washington, D.C..³ Doris Helen McKern died on February 10, 2003 at Iowa at age 96.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 485-36-4738.⁹ Odessa Geraldine "Jerry" McKern was buried at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, One NE 60th Avenue, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^3,4 She was born on February 22, 1909 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.⁹ She died on January 17, 1985 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 75.^9,4 She Odessa Geraldine "Jerry" McKern, 75, of Hillhaven Convalescent Center, 233 University Ave., died of cancer Thursday at the center. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Hamilton's Funeral Home, and burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Born in Knoxville, Miss McKern lived in Des Moines 70 years and was a retired piano teacher. Survivors include two sisters, Helen Dick and Sylvia Wicker, both of Des Moines. Memorial contributions may be made to Capitol Hill Christian Church, wbere she was a member. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Hamilton's. on January 18, 1985.⁴

     Marion Talbert O. Dick was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.² He was born on November 13, 1898 at Medford, Grant Co., Oklahoma.^2,3 He married Doris Helen McKern, daughter of Loren Ray McKern and Odessa Madge “Dessie” Johnson, on June 30, 1931 at Washington, D.C..¹ Marion Talbert O. Dick died on March 25, 1987 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa, at age 88.²

     Talbert Merritt Dick and Carol Ann Monish were divorced.⁴ Talbert Merritt Dick was born on May 30, 1936 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^4,2,3 He married Carol Ann Monish on July 27, 1959 at Arlington Co., Virginia.^2,3 Talbert Merritt Dick died on November 8, 2008 at Carlisle, Warren Co., Iowa, at age 72.^4,3 He Talbert Merritt Dick, 72, went onward and upward to that house not built with hands, eternal in the heaven's to meet the Great Architect of the universe on November 8, at the Carlisle Care Center. Memorial services will be held at Peterson's Funeral Home in Carlisle, 415 School St., on Saturday November 15, 2008 at ll a.m., with refreshments following at the funeral home. Talbert was born May 30, 1936 to Talbert and Helen Dick in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1954. Attended College at William and Mary in Virginia, where he met his future wife Carol Ann Monish. After college and serving as a pilot in the air force Talbert was self employed as a patent consultant in Arlington Virginia. Talbert moved back to Iowa to take care of his ailing parents which he did faithfully until their passing. He was an avid fly fisherman, enjoyed trapshoaling and riding his 1950 Harley and going to Masonic Lodges with his son David. Talbert was a fifty year, 32nd degree mason who attended lodge in Iowa, OK, and TX. He was a past master at marble lodge #368 in Carlisle and Hartford Lodge #83, as well as being a shriner and a member of the odd fellows in Indianola. Talbert is survived by his son David who he always referred to as his "beloved son" and family and lots of friends. There will be no graveside services. Memorial contributions can be made to Talbans favorite charity, The shriners hospital for crippled children. Peterson Funeral Home in Carlisle is in charge of arrangements. on November 12, 2008.³

     Her Social Security Number was 224-48-6239.² Carol Ann Monish and Talbert Merritt Dick were divorced.⁴ Carol Ann Monish was born on November 16, 1939 at Washington, D.C..² As of July 27, 1959,her married name was Dick.¹ She married Talbert Merritt Dick, son of Marion Talbert O. Dick and Doris Helen McKern, on July 27, 1959 at Arlington Co., Virginia.^1,3 Carol Ann Monish died on September 3, 2004 at Maryland at age 64.^2,4

     Daniel Webster "Dan" Lacey was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.² He was born on September 24, 1838 at Winchester, Scott Co., Illinois.² He married Permelia McKern, daughter of William McKern and Nancy Faulkner, on December 25, 1860 at Marion Co., Iowa.^1,3 Daniel Webster "Dan" Lacey died on October 11, 1913 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 75.²

     Ida M. Lacey was buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington.⁶ She was born in November, 1863 at Iowa.^1,7 As of December 20, 1883,her married name was Kinnaman.² She married Phillip Lewis Emanuel Kinnaman on December 20, 1883 at Hamilton Co., Nebraska.^2,3 Ida M. Lacey died on March 7, 1935 at Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington, at age 71.^4,3

     William F. "Will" Lacey was born in November, 1865 at Iowa.⁴ He married Dora Hansen on February 15, 1928.^7,8

     Nancy Alice "Nannie" Lacey was born on May 14, 1868 at Iowa.^1,4 As of July 3, 1886,her married name was Reeves.² She married Theodore Wesley Reeves on July 3, 1886 at Graham Co., Kansas.^2,5 As of circa 1900,her married name was Benefield.⁶ Nancy Alice "Nannie" Lacey married Dr. James H. Benefield circa 1900. Nancy Alice "Nannie" Lacey died on May 23, 1961 at Santa Clara Co., California, at age 93.⁴

     Frank L. Lacey was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,4 He was born on August 26, 1871 at Clay Co., Kansas.^1,5 He married Anna Lucretia "Crete" Young on October 7, 1898 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹ Frank L. Lacey died on July 30, 1945 at Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 73.¹ He Frank L. Lacey, son of Daniel and Parmelia Lacey was born August 26, 1871 in Clay county (sic), Kansas, and passed away early Monday morning, July 30, at the Superior hospital. He had attained the age of 73 years, 11 months and 3 days. Mr. Lacey was afflicted for nearly two years, being a patient sufferer, and was most tenderly cared for in the home by his companion and children. During his youth he traveled extensively with his parents, going by team and covered wagon, and visited many places and numerous states. In 1896 the amily (sic) came here and located permafnently (sic). On October 6, 1898 Mr. Lacey was married to Miss Crete Young. Fourteen children were born to this union. One son and a daughter died in inancy (sic), and Vern at the age of 13. He leaves to mourn his passing his devoted wife, Crete, and eleven children: Ray and Guy of Nelson, Ruth Hansen of Beaver Crossing, Jay and Lyle in Utah, Burdette of Lincoln, Eugent (sic) and Jack who are overseas, Patty Bartels, Oak, Bonnie Rasplicka, Tobias, and Anabelle Staritz of Fallbrook, California. Also surviving are 17 grand children and 3 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Will of Beaver Crossing, John of Norfolk, and a sister, Mrs. Nancy Reeves of San Jose, Calif; 6 daughters-in-law, and 4 sons-in-law. Numerous other relative and friends will miss him greatly. A kind, dear one, from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place so vacant, in our home, Which never can be filled. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the M.E. church (sic) with Rev. V.R. Daniels of Harvard in charge. Music was furnished by Mrs. Wilbur Portwood of Nelson, Mrs. J.L. Scroggin, James Hansen and Earl Kincannon; Mrs. Harry Moore at the piano. Pallbearers were: Gene and Ralph Follmet (sic), Claus Shipley, Jack Montgomery, Art Lomax and Emil Klawitter of Nelson. Interment was made in Oak Grove cemetery (sic). on August 9, 1945.¹

     Thomas Lacey was born circa 1879 at Nebraska.¹

     Phillip Lewis Emanuel Kinnaman was buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington.¹ He was born on August 4, 1857 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.^4,1 He married Ida M. Lacey, daughter of Daniel Webster "Dan" Lacey and Permelia McKern, on December 20, 1883 at Hamilton Co., Nebraska.^2,3 Phillip Lewis Emanuel Kinnaman died on June 19, 1939 at Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington, at age 81.³

     Anna Lucretia "Crete" Young was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.² She was born in 1881 at Iowa.² As of October 7, 1898,her married name was Lacey.¹ She married Frank L. Lacey, son of Daniel Webster "Dan" Lacey and Permelia McKern, on October 7, 1898 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹ Anna Lucretia "Crete" Young died in December, 1965 at Nebraska.²