Mary Francis Vanlandingham1

F, b. November 23, 1923, d. August 22, 2017
     Mary Francis Vanlandingham was buried at Falls Cemetery, Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.2,1 She was born on November 23, 1923 at Owingsville, Bath Co., Kentucky.1 As of January 17, 1944,her married name was Howard.1 She married Lawrence John "Johnny" Howard, son of Kenneth Ray Howard and Myrtle Gaines, on January 17, 1944.1 Mary Francis Vanlandingham died on August 22, 2017 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 93.1 She Mary Francis Howard, 93, Wabash, Ind., died at 5:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at Miller's Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born November 23, 1923 in Owingsville, Ky., to Charles and Frankie D. (Purvis) Vanlandingham. Mary was a 1941 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married Lawrence J. Howard, in Wabash, on January 17, 1944; he died July 2, 1981. Mary was a homemaker and a member of the Wabash Church of Christ. She enjoyed cooking, working puzzles, shopping and card playing. She also enjoyed sending greeting cards to all and cooking for shut-ins. She is survived by two granddaughters, Kari (Troy) Karshner of Roanoke, Ind., and Niki Schmutte of La Porte, Ind., two great-granddaughters, Morgan Karshner and Lauren Karshner, both of Roanoke. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Lana Jean Schmutte, who died in 1997, five brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be 2p.m., Thursday, Aug.24, 2017 at Wabash Church of Christ, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash, with Josh Fennell officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. on August 23, 2017.

Family

Lawrence John "Johnny" Howard b. April 28, 1915, d. July 2, 1981
Marriage*She married Lawrence John "Johnny" Howard, son of Kenneth Ray Howard and Myrtle Gaines, on January 17, 1944.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1800] Wabash Plain Dealer, From the Mary Francis Howard obituary in the Aug 23, 2017 edition.
  2. [S2512] Falls Memorial Gardens, Wabash Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=50406870&CRid=182326&
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S1843] Journal Gazette, The, From the Lana J. Schmutte obituary in the Jul 16, 1997 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lana Jean Howard1,2,3

F, b. August 30, 1946, d. July 14, 1997
FatherLawrence John "Johnny" Howard1,2,3 b. April 28, 1915, d. July 2, 1981
MotherMary Francis Vanlandingham1,2,4,3 b. November 23, 1923, d. August 22, 2017
     Lana Jean Howard was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.2,4 Her Social Security Number was 313-48-5671.3 Her married name was Schmutte.2 She married Donald "Don" Schmutte.2,4 Lana Jean Howard was born on August 30, 1946 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.2,3 She died on July 14, 1997 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 50.2,4,3 She Lana J. Schmutte, 50, died Monday at home. Born in Wabash, she was a secretary for McCracken Basketball Camps for more than five years. Surviving are her husband, Don; two daughters, Kari Karshner of Roanoke and Niki Schmutte of LaPorte; and her mother, Mary Howard of Wabash. Services at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, with calling from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. on July 16, 1997.4

Family

Donald "Don" Schmutte
Marriage*She married Donald "Don" Schmutte.2,4 
Children
  • Niki Schmutte1,4
  • Kari Schmutte1,4

Citations

  1. [S1800] Wabash Plain Dealer, From the Mary Francis Howard obituary in the Aug 23, 2017 edition.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1843] Journal Gazette, The, From the Lana J. Schmutte obituary in the Jul 16, 1997 edition.

Jesse Charles Owen1,2,3

M, b. July 21, 1915, d. November 27, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 311-07-6900.4 Jesse Charles Owen was buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.1 He married Mary Alice Howard, daughter of Kenneth Ray Howard and Myrtle Gaines.5 Jesse Charles Owen was born on July 21, 1915 at Oklahoma.2,4 He died on November 27, 1990 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 75; The SSDI has a death date of Nov 21, 1990.4,3 He Jesse C. Owen, 75, of Phoenix, a retired television technician, died Nov. 27, 1990. He was born in Oklahoma. Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice; two daughters; one son; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. on November 29, 1990.3

Family

Mary Alice Howard b. September 3, 1917, d. May 8, 2000
Marriage*He married Mary Alice Howard, daughter of Kenneth Ray Howard and Myrtle Gaines.5 

Citations

  1. [S5707] Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Maricopa Co., AZ, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S1414] Arizona Republic, From the Jesse C. Owen obituary in the Nov 29, 1990 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Don Richard "Rich" Guenin1,2,3

M, b. November 12, 1944, d. April 24, 2019
FatherWilliam Joseph Guenin1,2 b. November 5, 1922, d. February 10, 2000
MotherBetty E. Howard1,2 b. November 6, 1923, d. September 4, 2015
     Don Richard "Rich" Guenin and Marie Constance Mendenhall were divorced.3 Don Richard "Rich" Guenin was born on November 12, 1944 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.2 He married Marie Constance Mendenhall on June 17, 1962 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.3 Don Richard "Rich" Guenin married Darah F. Sparks on August 1, 1978 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.3 Don Richard "Rich" Guenin died on April 24, 2019 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 74.2 He Don "Rich" Guenin, 74, Marion, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Don was born on Nov. 12, 1944, in LaFontaine, son of the late William and Betty (Howard) Guenin. Don was employed by AEP for over 30 years. Don is survived by a son, R.J. (Kay) Guenin of Lafontaine; daughters, Missy West, Yocum, Texas, Stacy Stubbs, Yocum, Texas; brother Larry (Marcia) Guenin, Marion, and sister Jane (Steve) Peebles, Wabash; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date. on April 26, 2019.2

Family 1

Marie Constance Mendenhall
Divorce*He and Marie Constance Mendenhall were divorced.3 
Marriage* Don Richard "Rich" Guenin married Marie Constance Mendenhall on June 17, 1962 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.3 
Children
  • R. J. Guenin2
  • Missy Guenin2
  • Stacy Guenin2

Family 2

Darah F. Sparks
Marriage*Don Richard "Rich" Guenin married Darah F. Sparks on August 1, 1978 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.3 

Citations

  1. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Betty E. Guenin obituary in the Sep 5, 2015 edition.
  2. [S1172] Chronicle-Tribune, From the Don Guenin obituary in the Apr 26, 2019 edition.
  3. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Priscilla Anne Walls1,2

F, b. April 15, 1929, d. January 8, 1996
     Her Social Security Number was 310-24-9494.3 Priscilla Anne Walls was buried at Marion National Cemetery, 1700 East 38th Street, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.1,4,5 Her married name was Howard.1 She married Donald Howard, son of Kenneth Ray Howard and Myrtle Gaines.1 Priscilla Anne Walls was born on April 15, 1929 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.1,4,2,3,5 She died on January 8, 1996 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 66.1,4,3,5

Family

Donald Howard b. July 20, 1925, d. January 11, 2012
Marriage*She married Donald Howard, son of Kenneth Ray Howard and Myrtle Gaines.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S4850] Marion National Cemetery, Grant Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S1829] News-Sentinel, The, From the Donald Howard obituary in the Jan 13, 2012 edition.
  7. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.