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     Maureen Dolores Duguid was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^2,3 She was born on July 31, 1931 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 As of November 2, 1954,her married name was Likens.¹ She married Vincent George Likens, son of James Daniel Likens and Ida Mae Romine, on November 2, 1954 at Indiana.^1,2 Maureen Dolores Duguid died on May 28, 1981 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 49.^2,3

     William Cecil Gilbert was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on April 19, 1891 at Henry Co., Indiana.^2,3 He married Anna Margaret Lykens, daughter of John Henry Likens and Mary Elizabeth "Rosie" Bond, in June, 1946 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.¹ William Cecil Gilbert died on November 14, 1956 at age 65.⁴

     Gladys Anna Dreuth was buried at Parkholm Cemetery, 2501 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, Cook Co., Illinois.³ She was born on September 10, 1913 at Illinois.¹ As of June 25, 1937,her married name was Likens.² She married Grant Burnham Likens, son of William Thomas Likens and Ida E. Burnham, on June 25, 1937 at Cook Co., Illinois.² Gladys Anna Dreuth died on November 2, 1949 at Illinois at age 36.¹

     His Social Security Number was 352-30-2243.⁴ Richard Arthur Likens was buried at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 1400 South Wolf Road, Hillside, Cook Co., Illinois.² He married Denise Baldi.³ Richard Arthur Likens was born on February 20, 1941 at Berwyn, Cook Co., Illinois.^4,1 He died on January 28, 1994 at Illinois at age 52.⁴ He Richard A. Likens, 52, of Countryside, beloved husband of Denise, nee Baldi, who is the City Clerk of Countryside; loving son of Grant and the late Gladys Likens; dear nephew of Ruth Radke and Virginia Parizek; brother-in-law of Dennis Baldi and Debra (James) Tasic; uncle of Bryan and Melody Baldi. Visitation 3-8 p.m. Sunday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, where funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday. Interment private. Richard was an American Airlines employee for 34 years. on January 30, 1994.³

     Lynn Meredith Fairbank was buried at Glen Oaks Cemetery, West Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.³ His Social Security Number was 330-16-9890.⁴ He was born on December 23, 1908 at West Chicago, DuPage Co., Illinois.^2,4 He married Ruth M. Likens, daughter of William Thomas Likens and Ida E. Burnham, on July 30, 1940 at Cook Co., Illinois.¹ Lynn Meredith Fairbank died on April 24, 1978 at Illinois at age 69.^4,3

     George James Dayton was born circa 1923 at Wyandotte, Wayne Co., Michigan.¹ He married Marguerite Frances Ball, daughter of Claude Cleonis Ball and Lottie Grace Light, on October 10, 1945 at Lincoln Park, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,2 George James Dayton died on December 19, 1981 at Florida.²

     Herbert Neil Nerge was buried at DeLand Memorial Gardens, DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida.² He Another of “The Greatest Generation” has passed away. Early Friday morning December 26, Herb Nerge died in his sleep at the Florida Lutheran Retirement Center in DeLand. He lived a long and interesting life. He was born December 29, 1919 in Dundee, IL, the son of German descendants, Herman & Ella Witt Nerge. He grew up in Elgin, IL. After graduating from high school, he joined the Army Air Corp in late 1940 and was trained as an aircraft mechanic. He was stationed at Paine Field, Everett, WA when WWII started December 1941. He was sent to Harding Field, Baton Rouge, LA early 1942 for wartime training. In May 1942 he was shipped to the Aleutian Islands, Alaska to fix pursuit planes. The Japanese were bombing nearby, plus living in cold tents was not fun. In 1943 he was back in Baton Rouge and met his first wife, Ida Jordan. They were married June 4, 1944 at Hillsborough AFB, Tampa, FL. Throughout the war he was a flight chief on a variety of pursuit aircraft, the P-36, P-39, P-40, P-47 and P-51. After the war ended he transferred to being an aerial engineer. From 1948 to 1957 he logged 6625 hours in the C-54 transport. During this time he flew the Berlin Airlift and evacuated Korean War wounded back to the states. In 1957 he shifted to the C-118 transport and over the next three years logged another 670 hours. After 21 years of active duty he retired from the Air Force in 1961 as an MSgt. Post military he held positions as a machinist and mechanic. In 1984 his wife of 40 years died. Three years later on Valentine’s Day 1987 the widower, Herb, married the widow, Marguerite Ball Dayton. They were married 28 years and collectively have 3 children, 12 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. A dedicated member of the American Legion since 1961, he served in various positions in this organization, including Commander of the DeLand Post 6. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Over the years his hobbies have included building model airplanes, collecting coins, playing games, traveling, flying private planes, and buying, restoring and selling old tools. He will be best remembered for his patriotism, humor, perfectionism, and willingness to help others. Herb and Marguerite have been active for many years at Trinity United Methodist Church and are members of the Friendship class. His wife Marguerite and children, Nancy Innes and Larry Nerge, are grateful to the Good Samaritan Society for the love and care shown over the past 2 ½ years. Herb was cremated and he will be buried in private at DeLand Memorial Gardens next to his first wife Ida.² He was born on December 29, 1919 at Dundee, Kane Co., Illinois.² He married Marguerite Frances Ball, daughter of Claude Cleonis Ball and Lottie Grace Light, on February 14, 1987 at Volusia Co., Florida.^1,2,3 Herbert Neil Nerge died on December 26, 2015 at DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 95.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 232-18-4688.⁴ Webster Rouse was buried at Trace Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Lincoln Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on January 15, 1919 at Benton, Franklin Co., Illinois.^2,4,3 He married Marguerite Frances Ball, daughter of Claude Cleonis Ball and Lottie Grace Light, in 1937 at Kentucky.¹ Webster Rouse and Marguerite Frances Ball were divorced in 1942.¹ Webster Rouse died on November 30, 1993 at West Virginia at age 74.^4,3

     Oma Weatherman Oma Weatherman Light, 97, formerly of Jonas Ridge, NC. died Monday, July 28, 2008 at Centerclair Nursing Home in Lexington, NC. She was born September 30, 1910 in Burke County, and was a daughter of the late Jacob Christopher and Lillie Rose Weatherman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Kenton Light; brothers, Charles, Henry, Curtis, and Webb Weatherman; and sisters, Bette Barrier, Cora Henson, and Clara Franklin McFalls.Oma is survived by her son, Walter Alan Light and wife, Anne, of Orangeburg, SC; her daughter, Sandra Light Myers and husband, Dan, of Lexington; grandchildren, David Light and wife, Tyndall, of San Angelo, Texas, Sherri Light Albro and husband, Bob, of Zionville, Pennsylvania, Stephanie Myers of Clemmons, NC; Amy Myers Page and husband, Jeremy, of Oak Ridge, NC, Beth Myers of Yuma, Arizona, and Jonathan Myers of Atlanta, Georgia; and great grandchildren, Clara Jean Light, Walter David Light, Brandon Albro, Benjamin Albro, Joseph Albro, Hannah Albro, Ethan Page, and Lucas Page. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2008 at Jonas Ridge United Methodist Church with Rev. Keith Nichols officiating. Burial will follow in Jonas Ridge Cemetery.¹ She was buried at Jonas Ridge Cemetery, Jonas Ridge, Burke Co., North Carolina.^1,3 Her married name was Light.¹ She married Walter Kenton Light, son of Moses Bird/Byrd Light and Cora Lilly.^1,2 Oma Weatherman was born on September 30, 1910 at Burke Co., North Carolina.^1,3 She died on July 28, 2008 at Lexington, Davidson Co., North Carolina, at age 97.^1,3

     Walter Alan Light was buried at Jericho Methodist Church Cemetery, Cameron, Calhoun Co., South Carolina.³ He Walter Alan Light, 78 of Orangeburg died Friday, October 21, 2016 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg. A Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 26, 2016 prior to the funeral service. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Jericho United Methodist Church near Cameron. Rev. Roger Goupil and Rev. Jack Gibson will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Masonic Rites. Mr. Light was born April 5, 1938 in Syracuse, New York; a son of the late Walter Kenton Light and the late Oma Weatherman Light. He served in the U. S. Air Force, served in Libya he was a Cold War Veteran. He was retired from Naval Electronics He was a member of Jericho United Methodist Church; he served as a lay servant, a member of Neighbor to Neighbor, the community discretionary fund and was one of the lay members to attend the Methodist Annual Conference. He was a scout master for the boy scouts. He received The Order of Arrow; Past Master of Friendship #9 in Charleston, a member of Scottish Rites and was District Deputy Grand Master. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Benjamin Michael Albro. Survivors include his wife; Anne H. Light of Orangeburg; a daughter; Sherri and Robert Albro of Zionsville, PA; a son; David and Tyndall Light of San Angelo, Texas; 5 grandchildren; Clara Jean Light, Walter Davis Light, Brandon Scott Albro, Joseph Aaron Albro and Hannah Elizabeth Albro; a sister; Sandra Myers of Lexington, NC, a number of nieces and nephews; a special sister-in-law; Faye Burgess of Morganton, NC; and a Special brother-in-law; Joseph and Susanne of Morganton, NC.² He married Anne Unknown.¹ Walter Alan Light was born on April 5, 1938 at Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York.^3,2 He died on October 21, 2016 at Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co., South Carolina, at age 78.^2,3