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     Ora Harlan Betterton was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 564-34-7513.⁵ He Ora Harlan Betterton, aged 75 years, died at Seaside hospital, Long Beach, Calif., May 27, 1946. His death was the result of a paralytic stroke which occurred just 6 days previous. His daughters Arlyn M. Wheeler and Irma J. Enright were in constant attendance at his beds until the time of his death. He had been employed at the Los Angeles Breakfast Club until a short time before he became ill. At the time of his death he was residing at the home of his daughter Arlyn in Long Beach, Calif. He was the last surviving member of 10 children born to Gardener and Emily J. Betterton, pioneer Iowans. He was the 9th child, and was born in Knoxville on October 4, 1870. On May 5, 1900 he was married to Carrie B. McKern. To this union three children were born. His wife and infant daughter Velma preceded him in death. Besides his two daughters, he is survived by two grandchildren, Richard and Catherine Enright. Last rites were conducted in the "Little Church of the Flowers" at Forest Lawn Memorial Park at Glendale, Calif. The Rev. Mr. Griggs of the central Christian church of Pasadena was in charge of the services.⁴ He was born on October 4, 1870 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.^1,2,4,5 He married Carrie B. McKern, daughter of James L. McKern and Eliza Josephine Morse, on May 5, 1905.⁴ Ora Harlan Betterton died on May 27, 1946 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 75.^2,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 559-01-2690.⁵ Her married name was Wheeler.² Arlyne Murna Betterton married Jack Wheeler.² Arlyne Murna Betterton was born on October 24, 1905 at Iowa.^3,5 She died on September 19, 1993 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 87.^5,3

     Her Social Security Number was 545-32-2988.⁵ Her married name was Enright.² Irma Jean Betterton married Michael Enright.² Irma Jean Betterton was born on October 24, 1905 at Iowa.^3,6,5 She died on June 5, 1965 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 59.⁶

     Jack Wheeler married Arlyne Murna Betterton, daughter of Ora Harlan Betterton and Carrie B. McKern.² Jack Wheeler was born circa 1900 at California.¹

     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