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     Harriett Clarissa "Clara" Heldebrant was buried at Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.³ Her Social Security Number was 510-68-1296.⁴ She was born on February 7, 1886 at Kansas; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1885.^4,3 She married Amos Otto Hillbrant, son of William Green Hillbrant and Lucy Lavona Whitacre, on December 25, 1907 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.^1,2 Harriett Clarissa "Clara" Heldebrant died on October 7, 1980 at Kansas at age 94.⁴

     Marion W. Foster Marion W. Foster, son of Charles E. Foster and Sarah Jacobson was born December 25, 1893, in Allen County at Humbolt, Kansas and departed this life Nov. 17, 1957, at 12:30 at the Allen County Hospital at the age of 63 years, 10 months and 23 days. He was married to Gertrude Hillbrant December 25, 1919. To this union two children were born, Merle H. and Marion O. Foster. His father and mother and three brothers preceded him in death. Those left to morn for him are his wife of the home (to whom he was so greatly devoted): Two sons, Merle H. of Haysville, Kans., and Marion O. off Wichita: five grandchildren, Linda, Merle Ann, and Ralph Foster of Haysville, Ginger and Marion Blaine Foster of Wichita; one brother Benjamin F. Foster of Savonburg; Two Sisters Ida M. Overman of Elmonte, Calif. And Olive Jean Kline of Craig Colo., and a host of relatives and friends. He attended Salem U.B. Church and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He served in World War 1 from May 18, 1918, and received and honorable discharge 28 Dec. 1918. He was employed in the service of Sinclair Pipe Line Co. for 40 years of service, "a short while, ago" (of which he was proud). He and his wife had just returned from a trip to Florida, which will hold many precious memories through the years to come. He was kind and loving father and obliging neighbor. Although his illness has been of long duration he bore it patiently and always had a smile for everyone he met. He loved his grandchildren with most devotion and went to visit them often. His hobby was raising flowers and fixing his home and seeing that those who came there enjoyed themselves greatly. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Though all was done that could be done for him in last illness, the savior took him home where there is no heartaches, pain nor sorrow.³ He was buried at Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.^1,2 He was born on December 25, 1893 at Humboldt, Allen Co., Kansas.^1,2,3 He married Gertrude Ann Hillbrant, daughter of William Green Hillbrant and Lucy Lavona Whitacre, on December 25, 1919.³ Marion W. Foster died on November 17, 1957 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas, at age 63.^1,2,3 He Marion W. Foster, resident on Route 1, and an engineer for the Sinclair Refining Company at Humboldt many years, died unexpectedly Sunday at the Allen County Hospital. Mr. Foster was 63. He had been receiving treatment at the hospital a week and was able to be up and believed to be recovering nicely when he died suddenly. His home for many years has been about four miles southwest of Iola. He had been a Sinclair employee 40 years and was still active for the company. He was a native of Humboldt and lived in this locality all his life except for 20 years of residence at Buckner, Mo. Mr. Foster was a member of the Evangelical-United Brethren Church and of the Masonic lodge. He was a veteran of World War I. His survivors include Mrs. Foster; two sons, Merle H. Foster, and Marion O. Foster, both of Wichita; one brother, Ben F. Foster, Savonburg; two sisters, Mrs. Ida M. Overman, El Monte, Calif., and Mrs. Olive J. Kline, Craig, Colo; and five grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at the Iola E.U.B. Church Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. John Coover of the E.U.B Church. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. on November 18, 1957.²

     Rosella M. Dunham was buried at Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.² She was born on December 9, 1935.^2,3 As of November 6, 1964,her married name was Hillbrant.¹ She married Lester Lee Hillbrant, son of Ephraim Jasper Hillbrant and Louella Catherine Foley, on November 6, 1964.¹ Rosella M. Dunham died on June 23, 2010 at Kansas at age 74.^1,2,3

     Jennie Josephine Cornell was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.³ Her Social Security Number was 579-76-6654.¹ She was born on August 24, 1895 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.¹ As of circa 1911,her married name was Hillbrant.⁴ She married Henry Hillbrant, son of William Green Hillbrant and Lucy Lavona Whitacre, circa 1911.^4,2 Jennie Josephine Cornell died on February 27, 1980 at Maryland at age 84.³

     Dorothy Mae Hillbrant was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.^6,3 Her Social Security Number was 509-03-0297.¹ She was born on February 28, 1918 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.^1,3 As of February 17, 1940,her married name was Gillis.² She married Ralph Stanford "Pete" Gillis on February 17, 1940 at Washington, D.C..^2,3 Dorothy Mae Hillbrant died on December 4, 1990 at St. Michaels, Talbot Co., Maryland, at age 72.^1,3 She ST. MICHAELS - Dorothy M. Gillis of Rio Vista, St. Michaels, died at her home on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1990. She was 72. Born in Iola, Kan. on Feb. 28, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Jennie Cornell Hillbrant. Mrs. Gillis moved to St. Michaels eight years ago after living in Hyattsvile for a number of years and was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, St. Michaels, and was secretary of the United Methodist Women of the church. She is survived by her husband, Ralph (Pete) Gillis; two sons, Jeffrey P. Gillis of Hyattsville and Stanford D. Gillis of Silver Spring; a sister, Clara Howell of St. Michaels; and two grandchildren, Kelley Jean Gillis and Michael J. Gillis. Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Mausoleum Chapel at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Rd., Brentwood, Md., where friends may call at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Raymond T. Hopkins III, pastor of St. Luke's United Methodist Church will officiate. on December 6, 1990.³

     Ralph Stanford "Pete" Gillis was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 579-09-0808.² He was born on June 20, 1916 at Mardela Springs, Wicomico Co., Maryland.^2,3 He married Dorothy Mae Hillbrant, daughter of Henry Hillbrant and Jennie Josephine Cornell, on February 17, 1940 at Washington, D.C..^5,6 Ralph Stanford "Pete" Gillis died on September 16, 1991 at Washington, D.C., at age 75.^2,3,4 He ST. MICHAELS - Ralph S. "Pete" Gillis of Rio Vista, St. Michaels, died Monday, Sept. 16, 1991 at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. He was 75. Born in Mardela Springs, he was the son of the late William Truitt Gillis and Agnes Jones Gillis. Mr. Gillis moved to St. Michaels in 1981, after retiring as a building contractor in Hyattsville. He was a member of Easton Elks Lodge 1622, Easton Lions Club, the St. Michaels chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons, the E.E. Streets Memorial Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Easton, and American Legion Post 70, Easton. He also was a volunteer at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels and the Regional Cancer Center, Easton, and was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, St. Michaels. Mr. Gillis is survived by two sons, Jeffrey P. Gillis of Hyattsville, and Stanford D. Gillis of Washington, D.C; a brother, Drue Gillis of Silver Spring, and two grandchildren. His wife, Dorothy M. Gillis, died in December 1990. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Mausoleum Chapel, Fort Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Blandensburg Road, Brentwood. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, St. Michaels. on September 18, 1991.⁴

     Clara Levone Hillbrant was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.⁶ Her married name was Howell.² She married Everett James Howell.² Clara Levone Hillbrant was born on December 27, 1912 at Kansas.^1,7 She died on August 2, 2010 at Maryland at age 97.⁷

     Everett James Howell was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co., Maryland.¹ His Social Security Number was 577-10-8616.⁴ He married Clara Levone Hillbrant, daughter of Henry Hillbrant and Jennie Josephine Cornell.² Everett James Howell was born on November 28, 1911 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.^3,4 He died on April 21, 1990 at Maryland at age 78.⁴

     Beverly Ann Howell was buried at Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery, 11901 Bethesda Church Road, Browningsville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.² She was born on January 14, 1937 at Takoma Park, Montgomery Co., Maryland.^3,2 As of circa 1956,her married name was Hagberg.² She married James Edward Hagberg circa 1956.² Beverly Ann Howell died on February 21, 2014 at Damascus, Montgomery Co., Maryland, at age 77.^3,2 She Mrs. Beverly Ann Hagberg, 77, of Damascus, Maryland, died Friday, February 21, 2014, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James Edward Hagberg. Born January 14, 1937 in Takoma Park, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Everett James and Clara Levon Hillbrant Howell. Mrs. Hagberg work for James P. McCarrick, M.D. for many years, and later for PPD Clinical Trials. She was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. During her son's and grandson's school years she was active with the Damascus High School Boosters Club, and the Damascus Sports Association. In later years she was a volunteer at Wilson Parrot Foundation and parrot rescue in Damascus. She is survived by a sister Toni Walter of Seaford, Del. And a brother Steve Howell of Winston-Salem N.C; Four sons: Gary J. Hagberg and wife Vickie of Chesapeake, Va; Brian E. Hagberg and girlfriend Carrie of Germantown; Kevin L. Hagberg and wife Deborah of Brookeville, Maryland and Michael S. Hagberg and wife Tammy of Kemptown, Maryland; ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Besides her parents Mrs. Hagberg is preceded in death by a brother Roger. Arrangements by Molesworth-Williams Funeral Home. There will be no calling or visitation at the funeral home prior to memorial services. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Bethesda United Methodist Church, 11901 Bethesda Church Road, Damascus, Maryland 20872. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. on February 24, 2014.²

     James Edward Hagberg was buried at Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery, 11901 Bethesda Church Road, Browningsville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.² He was born on September 18, 1932 at Jamestown, Chautauqua Co., New York.^5,1,2,4 He married Beverly Ann Howell, daughter of Everett James Howell and Clara Levone Hillbrant, circa 1956.³ James Edward Hagberg died on November 19, 2008 at Damascus, Montgomery Co., Maryland, at age 76.^5,1,2,4