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     Lela Benita Conrey was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.⁶ She was born on February 23, 1914 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.^2,4 As of June 17, 1929,her married name was Zimmerman.³ She married Horace Alton Zimmerman on June 17, 1929 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.³ Lela Benita Conrey died on July 18, 1983 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa, at age 69.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 478-01-4624.⁹ Francis Marion Conrey was buried at Woodland Cemetery, 399 Orange Avenue, Port Orange, Volusia Co., Florida.⁵ He married Zola Cordelia Terry at Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri.^6,7,10,11 Francis Marion Conrey was born on March 17, 1916 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.^3,9,5 He died on September 4, 1968 at Port Orange, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 52.^9,4,5,6 He Mr. Francis M. Conrey, 52, Canal View Boulevard, Port Orange, died Wednesday. He was born in Knoxville, Iowa, and moved to Port Orange 11 years ago from Newton, Iowa. He was a painter-decorator. Survivors include widow, Zola; sons, James of Iowa, Frank and Mike of the U.S. Army, Chet, Kenneth, Tom, Dan and Clifford, all of Port Orange; daughters, Miss Penny Conrey, Port Orange, Mrs K. Hadenburg, Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Sharon Dunn and Mrs. Carol Ethridge, Daytona Beach; sisters, Mrs. Benita Cronkhite and Miss Bernice Salesbury, both of Iowa. Robert L. Hannah Funeral Home, Daytona Beach. on September 5, 1968.⁶

     Rose Ella Conrey was buried at Chariton Cemetery, Chariton, Lucas Co., Iowa.⁶ She was born on February 6, 1918 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.³ As of August, 1945,her married name was Graff.⁴ She married John Graff in August, 1945.⁴ Rose Ella Conrey died on September 11, 1977 at Iowa at age 59.⁶

     Robert Allen Conrey was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.² He was born on July 26, 1923 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.³ He died on February 11, 1924 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.²

     Horace Alton Zimmerman was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.³ He was born on April 2, 1908 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.^2,3 He married Lela Benita Conrey, daughter of Howard Alvin Conrey and Jessie Argina Wall, on June 17, 1929 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.² Horace Alton Zimmerman Knoxville, IA - Horace A. Zimmerman, 49, owner and operator of Liberty Coal Mining Co. three miles east of Attica, was killed late Friday morning by falling slate while working in the slope mine. It is estimated that the chunk of dislodged slate weighed 500 pounds. Coroner Clyde Williams said an inquest will be held. Besides his wife, Mr. Zimmerman is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jack McCoy of Des Moines and Mrs. Blaine Vriezlaar of Monroe; three sons, Ivan in the service and Keith and Howard, both of Knoxville, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gay Zimmerman of Peru, Ia., three sisters, three brothers and seven grandchildren. on August 2, 1957.⁴ He died on August 2, 1957 at Attica, Marion Co., Iowa, at age 49.^3,4

     John Graff was buried at Chariton Cemetery, Chariton, Lucas Co., Iowa.^1,2 He was born on July 29, 1905 at Buenos Aires, Argentina.² He married Rose Ella Conrey, daughter of Howard Alvin Conrey and Jessie Argina Wall, in August, 1945.² John Graff died on December 11, 1963 at Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa, at age 58.^1,2 He John Graff, oldest son of Kasper and Kate Graff, was born July 29, 1905 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and passed away at the Decatur County hospital in Leon, Iowa, Dec. 11, 1963 at the age of 58 years, 4 months and 12 days. He came to America at the age of six years with his parents and lived and attended school in Steamboat Rock, Iowa. In June, 1925 he was married to Iola Evans of Osage, Iowa and to this union one son was born. His wife passed away December 15, 1942. In November, 1942 he was inducted into the Army and served his country during World War II, being discharged December, 1944. In August, 1945 he was married to Rose Ella Conroy of Des Moines. His last place of employment was at the County Home in Leon, where he and his wife served as steward and matron for 7 and one half years, having resigned in October because of failing health. Those left to survive him, besides his beloved wife, Rose, are his one son, John Carleton Graff, daughter-in-law, Frances, two grandchildren, Cynthia Ann and Jackie, of Baltimore, Md., and his mother, Mrs. Katharine Graff, of Osage, four brothers, Peter of Jesup, Marcus of Forrest City, Augustine of Waterloo, Kasper of Long Beach, Calif., four sisters, Rose Fellmer of Waterloo, Mary Kain, Pauline Bishell, Kay Burke, all of Long Beach, Calif., besides a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held Saturday, December 14, at 10 a.m., at the Miley Chapel with the Rev. Fr. C. J. Gaul officiating. Interment was in the Chariton cemetery. on December 19, 1963.³

     Doris Lavon Salsberry was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 484-22-5768.⁶ She was born on December 30, 1928 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.^1,2,3,6 As of November 30, 1945,her married name was Shepherd.⁵ She married Alvin Burdette Shepherd on November 30, 1945.⁵ Doris Lavon Salsberry died on May 12, 1979 at Missouri at age 50.⁶

     Her married name was Shepherd.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 482-30-7043.³ Alberta Louise Salsberry was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.^6,4 Her married name was Phipps.³ Her married name was Price.³ Her married name was Alley.³ She married Unknown Alley.³ Alberta Louise Salsberry married Unknown Phipps.³ Alberta Louise Salsberry married Unknown Price.³ Alberta Louise Salsberry married Unknown Shepherd.⁴ Alberta Louise Salsberry was born on February 1, 1933 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.^2,3 As of January 12, 1957,her married name was McMichael.⁶ She married Donald J. McMichael on January 12, 1957.^6,4 Alberta Louise Salsberry died on September 12, 2002 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa, at age 69.^3,4 She Alberta Louise McMichael, 69, of Knoxville died of cancer Thursday at Mercy Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Graceland Cemetery in
Knoxville. Mrs. McMichael was born in Knoxville and had lived in Des Moines and California before returning to Knoxville in 1987. She had worked as a restaurant cook. She is survived by two sons, Terry Phipps of Knoxville and Larry Shepherd of
Des Moines; two brothers, Tom Salsberry of Melcher and Rick Salsberry of Knoxville;
stster, Judy Sears of Clinton, Mont; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don. on September 15, 2002.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 480-12-9724.⁴ Donald J. McMichael was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.¹ He was born on May 12, 1923 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^1,3,4 He married Alberta Louise Salsberry, daughter of Edward Hensley "Eddie" Salsberry and Alta Bernice Conrey, on January 12, 1957.^1,2 Donald J. McMichael died on January 10, 1987 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 63.^1,4

     Oletha Maxine Salsberry was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.¹ She was born on December 10, 1926 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.¹ She died on January 9, 1927 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.¹

     Alvin Burdette Shepherd was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 352-14-8343.³ He was born on May 19, 1927 at Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois.^1,2,3 He married Doris Lavon Salsberry, daughter of Edward Hensley "Eddie" Salsberry and Alta Bernice Conrey, on November 30, 1945.¹ Alvin Burdette Shepherd died on December 9, 2002 at Lineville, Wayne Co., Iowa, at age 75.^1,2,3 He Alvin "Shep" Shepherd, 75, of Lineville died of pneumonra Monday at home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pine Hill Cemetery in Des Moines. Mr. Shepherd was born in Streator, Ill., and had lived in Des Momes before movmg to Lineville 17 years ago. He was a retired machinist with John Deere-Des Moines Works in Ankeny and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of American Legion and United Auto Workers Union Local 450. He enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his w1fe, Nancy; a son, Larry of Des Moines; two daughters, Sandra Hull of Des Moines and Debra Moore of Mercer. Mo; three stepdaughters, Beulah Hatfteld of Mercer, Dianna Goose of Omaha, and Sarah Madtson of Colorado Springs, Colo; a brother, Wallace of Whittter, Calif; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon 1s handling arrangements. on December 10, 2002.²

     Richard Charles Salsberry was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.¹ He was born on March 1, 1947 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.¹ He married Mary Jane Davis on July 22, 1968 at Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri.¹ Richard Charles Salsberry died on August 25, 2011 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa, at age 64.¹ He Funeral services for Richard Charles Salsberry of Knoxville were held on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, at the Bybee & Davis Funeral Home with Elder Bill McDonald officiating. Burial followed in the Graceland Cemetery. Musical selections of "Forever Young", "Dance with my Father" and "The Dance" were shared. Casket bearers included Kent Chrisman, Randy Leavengood, Gary Leavengood, Lonnie Essick, Lennie Essick and Jeff Kingery. Honorary casket bearers were Randy Salsberry, Robert Salsberry, Austin Salsberry, Ricky Salsberry, Cody Salsberry, Andrew Roorda, Hannah Wooldridge, Matt Wooldridge, Ben Wooldridge, Katie Woodhouse, Kevin Woodhouse, Adam Hugen, Ryan Hockhart, Bill Leavengood, Larry Shepherd, Terry Phipps, Miles Goodwin, Daniel Davis, Emily Davis and Jimmy Thompson. Richard Charles Salsberry was born March 1, 1947, in Knoxville, the son of Eddie and Alda Bernice (Conrey) Salsberry. He was raised in Knoxville and attended school there. On July 22, 1968, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Davis in Princeton, Mo. The couple has always made Knoxville their home. Richard worked for D & D Pump in Pella for 22 years where he made many wonderful friends. Following his retirement he helped his wife, Jane run a day care for 10 years. He leaves behind many amazing children who lovingly called him, "Grandpa Rich". In his spare time, he loved fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Saturday night races with his best friend, Jimmy Thompson were another of Richard's great joys. His favorite place was the mountains of Montana, where he enjoyed time spent with his family. Richard was a loving and caring husband to Jane for 43 years and will be deeply missed. Richard passed away on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, at the Carlisle Care Center at the age of 64 years, 5 months and 24 days. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters: Lavonne Shepherd, Alberta McMichaels and Oletha Salsberry (in infancy). Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Jane; children: Randy Charles of Des Moines, Robert Allen of Knoxville and Rebecca Elaine of Knoxville; 4 grandchildren; brother, Tom Salsberry of Ankeny; sister, Judy Salsberry Sears of Clinton, Montana and many other family members and friends. on September 2, 2011.¹