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     His Social Security Number was 308-44-9856.⁷ Dr. Robert Moffat Kelsey was born on May 26, 1899 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^7,8,5,4,6 He married Vensetta Irene Lewis, daughter of Clyde Augustus Lewis and Mary Emma Parrill, on December 29, 1926 at Marion Co., Indiana.³ Dr. Robert Moffat Kelsey died on November 16, 1975 at Orange Co., California, at age 76.⁸

     Robert Moffat "Bob" Kelsey Jr. was buried at Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery, La Porte, La Porte Co., Indiana.^5,4 He was born on February 10, 1928 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.^2,3,5 He married Edna Maahs on October 16, 1951.⁴ Robert Moffat "Bob" Kelsey Jr. died on October 15, 2011 at La Porte, La Porte Co., Indiana, at age 83.^2,4,5 He Robert M. Kelsey Jr., M.D. LAPORTE - As a physician, he portrayed the image of Marcus Welby, M.D., a family practitioner with a kind bedside manner. Yet he had a fascinating personal life that included a stint as a Navy fighter pilot, crossing paths with Muhammad Ali, and rafting the Colorado River. Longtime LaPorte physician, Dr. Bob Kelsey, 83, died October 15th at home of complications resulting from chronic pulmonary illness. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he was raised in LaPorte after his father opened his own Maple City medical practice in 1931. His mother, Vensetta, was a nurse. Both had a profound influence on his career choice, as well as his extremely strong work ethic, but first he sought adventure. After graduating from LaPorte High School in 1946, he briefly attended DePauw University before joining the Navy and becoming an aircraft carrier pilot during the Korean War. "Dad loved to fly, and he was proud of his service," said his oldest son, Bob. "He continued his membership in the Tail Hook Association, and he proudly displayed an actual aircraft tail hook in his front yard." When he returned from the service, Dr. Kelsey completed his college education at DePauw and then graduated from the University of Louisville Medical School in 1959. As a medical student, he once performed a Golden Gloves Tournament pre-boxing physical examination on a young Cassius Clay, who later went on to win the World Heavyweight Championship. After finishing a one-year internship at Presbyterian-St. Luke's (Rush University) Hospital in Chicago, Dr. Kelsey opened and managed his extremely busy family practice in 1960 until he retired some 40 years later. "A lot of people in LaPorte County and the surrounding areas were brought into this world by my dad," said his daughter, Marcia Cesafsky. She explained, "Even though he was a family doctor, he annually delivered two or three hundred babies during the peak years of his practice." He served two full terms as the President of the Medical Staff at LaPorte Hospital and also served as President of the LaPorte County Medical Association. He was on the Board of two area nursing homes and served as Medical Director of Country Side Nursing Home for a number of years. During the 1960s he even was the physician for the LaPorte County Jail and the County Home. Dr. Kelsey was active beyond his profession and, before his illness, held a number of elected positions on various Boards and Committees at St. John's Lutheran Church. He was an avid sport fisherman and, prior to this year, took annual treks to Northern Wisconsin angling for Muskie and Walleye. Just before his retirement in 1999, he went on an eight-day rafting expedition down the Colorado River. On October 16th, he would have been married to his surviving wife, Edna (Maahs) for 60 years. Other survivors include his four children, Robert (Beth) Kelsey of Carol Stream, IL, Marcia (Barry) Cesafsky of Chicago, Sandra (Kirby) Chapman of Naperville, IL, and Stephen (Joan) Kelsey of LaPorte. There are nine grandchildren and a surviving sister, Cynthia (late Marvin) Frampton of Indianapolis. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 18, at 4:00 P.M. at St. John's Lutheran Church, located at 111 Kingsbury Avenue in LaPorte. A private burial will take place at a later time in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. on October 17, 2011.⁴

     Edna Maahs was born on May 30, 1927 at La Porte, La Porte Co., Indiana.² As of October 16, 1951,her married name was Kelsey.¹ She married Robert Moffat "Bob" Kelsey Jr., son of Dr. Robert Moffat Kelsey and Vensetta Irene Lewis, on October 16, 1951.¹

     Marvin Clyde Frampton was buried at Carmel Friends Cemetery, Carmel, Hamilton Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 566-36-0537.⁶ He was born on October 31, 1928 at Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.^2,3,6,4,5 He married Cynthia Anne Kelsey, daughter of Dr. Robert Moffat Kelsey and Vensetta Irene Lewis, circa 1952.^1,2 Marvin Clyde Frampton died on July 14, 2008 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 79.^2,3,6,4 He FRAMPTON, Marvin C. (79), of Indianapolis, passed away July 14, 2008. He was born on October 31, 1928 in Whittier, CA to the late Clyde and Ruth Johnson Frampton. Marvin was a 1952 graduate of Purdue University and a US Navy veteran of WWII. He was a member of the Philadelphia Church of God. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Cynthia Kelsey Frampton; children, Mona Frampton, Thomas (Rachel) Frampton, Edward (Christy) Frampton and John (Brenda) Frampton; grandchildren, Nathan (Tania) Frampton, Jennifer (Dustin) Hiles, Daniel Frampton, Robert Frampton, Kevin Brown and Kayla Frampton; greatgrandchild, Avery Frampton; and brother, David Frampton. Family and friends will gather on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. in Leppert Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel with the funeral service beginning at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Carmel Cemetery. on July 16, 2008.²

     Aubrey Aldean "Dean" Marion was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 22, 1931 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Beatrice Louise Lewis, daughter of Guy John Lewis and Hazel Janette Williams, on February 13, 1956 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Aubrey Aldean "Dean" Marion died on March 19, 2018 at Virginia at age 86.³ He Aubrey Aldean "Dean" Marion, 86, of Salem, Virginia transitioned to Heaven on March 19, 2018. He was surrounded at home by his oldest daughter, Deana Bea, and a loving doctor who came running when called upon for assistance. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Salem’s EMT’s for their kind and professional support. Dean was blessed with a full, healthy and active life. Born in Brooks, West Virginia on August 22, 1931, he was the son of Hazel V. Marion and Ada Alice Marion. He had two brothers and two sisters, and the family lived at the entrance to the New River Valley Gorge. Dean was preceded in death by his loving wife, Beatrice L. Marion. He is survived by daughters, Deana Bea Marion of Salem, and Mary Pat Griffith and husband, Curtis; grandchildren, Kimberly Griffith, and Grace McNeal and husband, Benjamin, and two great grandchildren, all of Georgia; first cousin, Sandra Goins and husband, Joe, of Hinton, West Virginia; sister, Helen Nicolaisen of Ukiah, California, and sister-in-law, Rita Marion of Mt. Washington, Kentucky. Throughout his life Dean personified “the patience of Job.” He was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church for over 40 years and always greeted members and visitors with a smile, handshake and bulletin. He was instrumental in numerous church building projects and did custom woodwork throughout the church facility. Dean served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Prior to retirement he was a tool and die maker/designer with General Electric in Salem. Dean and Bea cherished camping trips with dear family friends, including the annual church trip to Philpott Lake in the 70’s when they often arrived early and stayed late, along with gospel singing events at Watermelon Park and The Smokies during the 80’s and 90’s. Funeral services will be held at New Grace Baptist Church, 1527 Gilford Avenue at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 23 2018. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park with Dr. Bob Radford officiating. on March 20, 2018.³

     James Everett Jeffers was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.² He married Carol J. Lee.⁴ James Everett Jeffers was born on October 11, 1948 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 He married Karen Lee Connor on August 15, 1970 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.³ James Everett Jeffers died on June 29, 1993 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 44.^2,4