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     Her Social Security Number was 554-70-4918.³ Minnie Cardwell was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 3137 Beck Road, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.⁴ She was born on October 19, 1874 at Boone Co., Missouri.^5,3,2 As of September 16, 1891,her married name was Whitacre.¹ She married Charles Frank Whitacre, son of Elias Whitacre and Epsy Davis, on September 16, 1891 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.¹ Minnie Cardwell and Charles Frank Whitacre were divorced before May 10, 1899.¹ Minnie Cardwell died on February 1, 1964 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 89.⁵

     Virgie Mae Whitacre was buried at Adath Joseph Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.¹ She was born on September 24, 1896 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.¹ As of December 25, 1912,her married name was Davis.² She married Torrey R. Davis on December 25, 1912 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.² As of November 10, 1919,her married name was Gordon.² Virgie Mae Whitacre married Benjamin Gus “Ben” Gordon on November 10, 1919 at Jackson Co., Missouri.² Virgie Mae Whitacre died on April 29, 1978 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri, at age 81.¹

     Benjamin Gus “Ben” Gordon was buried at Adath Joseph Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.¹ His Social Security Number was 493-18-9093.⁵ He was born on September 8, 1898 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^4,5 He married Virgie Mae Whitacre, daughter of Charles Frank Whitacre and Minnie Cardwell, on November 10, 1919 at Jackson Co., Missouri.² Benjamin Gus “Ben” Gordon died on May 31, 1975 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri, at age 76.¹

     Franklin W. Whitacre was buried at Mount Mora Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.¹ He was born circa 1892 at Buchanan Co., Missouri.¹ He died in 1894 at Buchanan Co., Missouri.¹

     Gail Edgar Overstake was buried at Sutherland Riverview Cemetery, Sutherland, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.³ He was born on June 9, 1898 at Cambridge, Furnas Co., Nebraska.^1,2 He married Opal Urmaine Jett, daughter of James Edward Jett Sr. and Olive L. "Ollie" Whitacre, on September 24, 1928 at Jackson Co., Missouri.¹ Gail Edgar Overstake died on December 8, 1965 at Colorado at age 67.³

     Aubrey C. McElroy was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, 120 N. 7th Street, Rich Hill, Bates Co., Missouri.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 486-05-4146.³ He was born on November 12, 1902 at Rich Hill, Bates Co., Missouri.³ He married Hazel Marie Jett, daughter of James Edward Jett Sr. and Olive L. "Ollie" Whitacre, on January 16, 1922 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^2,4 Aubrey C. McElroy died on August 20, 1957 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 54.³

     DeAun Ruth McElroy was buried at Floral Hills Cemetery, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.⁴ She was born on February 5, 1924 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.² As of January 16, 1943,her married name was Stone.¹ She married Max Murrah Stone on January 16, 1943 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,2 DeAun Ruth McElroy died on September 29, 2015 at Placentia, Orange Co., California, at age 91.² She DeAun R. Stone, age 91, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away peacefully in her home in Placentia, California surrounded by her family on September 29, 2015. DeAun was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Aubrey C. McElroy and Hazel Marie (Jett) McElroy on February 5, 1924. She was raised and educated in Kansas City graduating from Westport High School in 1941. Following graduation from high school, DeAun worked for the telephone company as an operator and then in 1942 during WWII, she went to work at North American Aviation in Kansas City, Mo. It was at North American Aviation that she met the love of her life, Max Murrah Stone, and they were married on January 16, 1943, a marriage that lasted over 50 years. Shortly after they were married, Max enlisted in the United States Air Force and DeAun followed Max to several air bases where he was stationed including Denver, Colorado, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Lincoln, Nebraska, where she would always find a job either on the base or in the local town. After WWII ended, DeAun and Max returned to make their home in Kansas City, Mo., and their daughter, Norma, was born in January 1946. DeAun and Max also had a son, Jerry Stone, from Max's previous marriage. In the early years of their marriage, DeAun was a housewife while Max went to work at General Motors Corporation in Kansas City. In 1954, General Motors transferred Max to California to work at the South Gate, California plant and DeAun and Max bought a home in Fullerton, California and later in Placentia, California. During the ensuing 36 years, DeAun worked for a dentist, J.C. Penney, Hughes Aircraft, and for 23 years at California State University, Fullerton as a Supervising Library Assistant III retiring in April 1985. DeAun and Max remained active in their retirement years by spending wonderful times with their family and friends and traveling throughout the United States, Mexico, Spain and Portugal. DeAun and Max were always active in their various Lutheran churches both in Kansas City and California. DeAun's mother, Hazel Marie McElroy lived with DeAun and Max for over 32 years. In December 1990, DeAun and Max and her mother moved back to the Kansas City area and bought a home in Leawood, Kansas where they spent several enjoyable years with their family members. DeAun's husband, Max, died in August 1993 and she and her mother returned to Placentia, California in June 1994. DeAun will be remembered for her independent spirit, loving and caring devotion to her family and friends, dedication and professionalism to her work, and her wonderful sense of humor. DeAun was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of over 50 years, Max. She is survived by her daughter, Norma Lee (Stone) Morris of Placentia, California, her son, Jerry Stone (Carole) of St. Peters, Mo., 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson, her sister, Beverly Rick (Robert) of Apple Valley, California, her brother-in- law, Gene Poynter of Mound City, Mo., and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A private Celebration of Life Memorial and graveside burial for family and close friends will be held in Kansas City at D.W. Newcomers & Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. on Monday, October 12, 2015 at noon. on October 7, 2015.²

     His Social Security Number was 496-01-9289.⁵ Max Murrah Stone was buried at Floral Hills Cemetery, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.³ He was born on May 29, 1918 at Forest City, Holt Co., Missouri.^6,5,4 He married DeAun Ruth McElroy, daughter of Aubrey C. McElroy and Hazel Marie Jett, on January 16, 1943 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,2 Max Murrah Stone died on August 25, 1993 at Kansas at age 75.^2,5,6

     Her married name was Dillon.⁴ Her married name was Maul.¹ Her married name was Mathews.¹ D'Arline Ann Overstake married Unknown Mathews.¹ D'Arline Ann Overstake married Unknown Maul.¹ D'Arline Ann Overstake married David Dillon.⁴ D'Arline Ann Overstake was born on September 16, 1935 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,4 She died on April 15, 1996 at Cheyenne, Laramie Co., Wyoming, at age 60.^1,5,4 She D'ARLINE A. DILLON, 60, of Cheyenne, formerly of Colorado, died April 15. Memorial services were April 20. Mrs. Dillon was born in Kansas City, Mo., on Sept. 16, 1935. She was a homemaker and real estate agent. Survivors include husband David; daughters Carole Burkitt of Evergreen, Barbara Kunze of Pueblo; son Mike Maul of Texas; brothers Robert Overstake of Pueblo, Richard Overstake of Denver; sisters Nancy Norbeck of Montana, Bonnie Greene of Denver; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild. on April 21, 1996.⁴