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     Her Social Security Number was 315-20-0709.⁷ Velma Mae Smith was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^2,8,9 She was born on July 7, 1914 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,3,7 As of December 24, 1928,her married name was Polley.⁴ She married Chester Leroy Polley on December 24, 1928 at Indiana.^4,8 Velma Mae Smith died on February 11, 2004 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 89.^2,7,8 She Velma Mae Polley, 89, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at The Towne House Health Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Roanoke, she worked in the office at Consolidated Paper for 25 years, retiring in 1971. Survivors include two sons, Harry E. Polley of Jacksonville, Fla. and Melvin L. (Rosemary) Polley of Boyce, Va; sons-in-law, Francis (Zanna) Bader and James (Norma) Bader, both of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren; brother, Harry E. (Nancy) Smith of Jennings, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester LeRoy, and her two daughters, Barbara and Rosemary Bader. Service is 2 p.m. Sunday at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling is also from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. on February 13, 2004.⁸

     Marguerite Ione Smith was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^5,6 She was born on April 17, 1917 at Whitley Co., Indiana.^5,2 As of August 17, 1935,her married name was Kerns.² She married Franklin Oliver Kerns on August 17, 1935 at Indiana.^5,2 Marguerite Ione Smith died on April 30, 1970 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 53.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 312-07-7310.⁹ Lewis Melvin Smith was buried at Wilkins Cemetery, Tipton Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^3,4,6 He married Wanda Maxine Daugherty.³ Lewis Melvin Smith was born on November 29, 1918 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^8,4,5,10,9,6 He married Lelah Ruth Hile on July 19, 1941 at Defiance Co., Ohio.⁸ Lewis Melvin Smith Lewis (Smltty) Smith, 52, died this morning at his home, 515 South 22nd street, following a long illness. He was born Nov. 29, 1918 near Fort Wayne to Harry and Maude Smith. He married Maxine Daugherty Sept. 23, 1950, who survives. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving with the widow are seven children, Melvin and Phillip, both of Fort Wayne and Thomas, Pamela, James, Linda and Robert, all at home; one brother Barry and one sister, Mrs. Velma Polley, both of Fort Wayne; Rites will be conducted Wedesday at 2 p.m. in the Jackley-Landrum funeral home with burial at Wllkins cemetery. on May 17, 1971.⁶ He died on May 17, 1971 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 52.^3,4,10,6

     Chester Leroy Polley was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^3,5,6 He was born on February 18, 1907 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.³ He married Velma Mae Smith, daughter of Harry Alvin Smith and Maude Frances Elliott, on December 24, 1928 at Indiana.^2,4 Chester Leroy Polley died on April 20, 1994 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 87.^3,6 He Chester Leroy Polley, 87, of Fort Wayne died Wednesday at home. The Fort Wayne native retired in 1972 as manager of Fort Wayne Waste Paper Co. after 30 years, and was a member of Simpson United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Velma M; a daughter, Barbara Bader of Fort Wayne; sons, Harry of Jacksonville, Fla., and Melvin of Washington, D.C; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m. tomorrow in D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave., where calling is 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. on April 22, 1994.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 315-12-9163.⁴ Lelah Ruth Hile was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^2,5 She was born on November 3, 1922 at Lima, Allen Co., Ohio.^2,6,5,4 As of July 19, 1941,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Lewis Melvin Smith, son of Harry Alvin Smith and Maude Frances Elliott, on July 19, 1941 at Defiance Co., Ohio.¹ Lelah Ruth Hile died on October 12, 1998 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 75.^2,5,4

     Harry Elby Polley was buried at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.² His Social Security Number was 306-26-9506.⁸ He was born on August 2, 1929 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^3,9,8,2 He died on August 7, 2009 at Florida at age 80.^9,8,2 He Mr. Harry Polley, passed away August 2, 2009. (should be Aug 7) He was a Member of the American Legion Post 88, and a life Member of the VFW 1689. Harry was awarded 2 Bronze Stars while serving in the U.S. Army. He moved to Jacksonville in 1969 and opened Polley Florist in Orange Park. There will be a Memorial Service at the American Legion Post 88. on August 21, 2009.¹⁰

     Rosemary Juanita Polley was buried at Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^4,7,6 Her Social Security Number was 313-30-7616.² Her married name was Bader.⁴ She married James Bumell Bader.^4,6 Rosemary Juanita Polley was born on March 9, 1931 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^1,4,2 She died on December 30, 1990 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 59.^4,2,6 She Rosemary J. Bader, 59, died yesterday in Lutheran Hospital. The Fort Wayne native is survived by her husband, James B; daughters, Debra Kay Striker and Sandra Lee Sutton, both of Fort Wayne; sons, Donald James of Fort Wayne and John Marvin of Kendallville; her parents, Velma and Chester Polley of Fort Wayne; a sister, Barbara Mae Bader of Fort Wayne; and brothers, Harry Polley of Jacksonville, Fla., and Melvin L. Polley of Washington, D.C. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday in D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave., where calling is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens. on December 31, 1990.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 303-36-1270.² Barbara Mae Polley was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^4,8 Her married name was Bader.⁴ She married Francis D. Bader.^4,8 Barbara Mae Polley was born on August 2, 1933 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 She died on July 24, 1997 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 63.^2,4,8 She Barbara M. Bader, 63, of Fort Wayne died Thursday at her home. The Fort Wayne native retired in 1996 as business administrator at Simpson United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Francis D; daughters, Laura M. Lahrman and Karen F. Westerhausen, both of Fort Wayne, Cheryl J. Hamlin of Churubusco and Brenda M. Badger of Terre Haute; a son, Bernard L. of Canton, Ohio; her mother, Velma M. Polley of Fort Wayne; brothers, Harry E. Polley of Jacksonville, Fla., and Melvin L. Polley of Washington; and seven grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road; burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. on July 26, 1997.⁸

     James Bumell Bader was buried at Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.² He married Rosemary Juanita Polley, daughter of Chester Leroy Polley and Velma Mae Smith.^1,3 James Bumell Bader was born on June 15, 1929.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 312-07-5542.⁶ Franklin Oliver Kerns was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^2,5 He was born on February 24, 1912 at Warren Co., Ohio.^1,2,3,6,4 He married Marguerite Ione Smith, daughter of Harry Alvin Smith and Maude Frances Elliott, on August 17, 1935 at Indiana.^2,1 Franklin Oliver Kerns died on April 18, 1985 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 73.²

     Franklin Aloinkus "Frank" Kerns was buried at Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 313-34-6520.⁶ He and Ellen P. Corcoran were divorced.^3,4 Franklin Aloinkus "Frank" Kerns married Ellen P. Corcoran.⁷ Franklin Aloinkus "Frank" Kerns was born on May 6, 1936 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,6 He died on May 29, 2010 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 74.^2,3,6,4 He Frank A. Kerns, 74, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Riverbend Health Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he worked as an appliance repairman for Franks Appliance for several years and also was self employed repairman. He was a member of American Legion Post 241 and AMVETS Post 33. He was a musician, former band member and loved to play the guitar. Survived by his former wife, Ellen Kerns of Fort Wayne; son, Ricky (Anne) Kerns of Fort Wayne; daughter, Jackie Kerns of Fort Wayne; brother, Robert Kerns of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Raven, Zachary, Nathaniel, Ricky Jr., Ryan, and Daniel; and great-grandsons, Ricky III and Daniel ll. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank A. and Margarite Kerns Sr. Service is 10 a.m. Friday at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Avenue. Visitation is from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial in Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne. on June 2, 2010.⁴

     Ellen P. Corcoran and Franklin Aloinkus "Frank" Kerns were divorced.^1,2 Ellen P. Corcoran was buried at Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^3,1,4 Her Social Security Number was 315-46-9911.⁵ Her married name was Kerns.³ She married Franklin Aloinkus "Frank" Kerns, son of Franklin Oliver Kerns and Marguerite Ione Smith.⁴ Ellen P. Corcoran was born on June 29, 1940 at Newfoundland, Canada.^3,1,5 She died on October 8, 2011 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 71.^3,1,5,4 She Ellen Kerns, 71, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Newfound land, Canada, she worked in the Food Service Department at St. Francis University for 15 years. She was a member of AMVETS Post 33 and VFW 1421. Surviving are her sons, Ricky (Anne) Kerns of Fort Wayne and Billy Corcran of Alberta Canada; daughter, Jackie Kerns of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Raven, Zachary, Nathaniel, Ricky Jr., Ryan, Daniel, BJ and Tanya; and great-grandchildren, Ricky III, Daniel II, Elijiah, Isaiah and Taylin. She was preceded in death by husband, Frank Kerns. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011 at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave. with calling one hour prior. Fr. Robert D'Souza officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011 at the funeral home. Burial in Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Ind. on October 11, 2011.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 308-28-4535.³ Wanda Maxine Daugherty was buried at Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.^1,4 Her married name was Smith.¹ She married Lewis Melvin Smith, son of Harry Alvin Smith and Maude Frances Elliott.¹ Wanda Maxine Daugherty was born on June 8, 1928 at Monroeville, Allen Co., Indiana.^2,1,4,3 She died on February 28, 2002 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 73.^1,4,3

     Melvin Howard Smith was buried at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, 5817 Fort Campbell Blvd., Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky.^1,2 He MSG (Ret) Melvin H. Smith, age 70, of Clarksville, passed away Friday January 11, 2013 at Blanchfield Army Community Hosptial. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2013 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Chapel. Burial will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West with Full Military Honors. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until the hour of service Monday at the funeral home. Melvin was born March 9, 1942 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, son of Lewis M. and Ruth L. Hile Smith. Melvin retired from the U.S. Army following a prestigious 23 year military career. Among other accomplishments, Melvin served two tours in Vietnam, participated and completed Airborne, Recondo, and Ranger Schools and was a highly-respected Jumpmaster and Air Assault School Instructor. Following retirement Melvin was a driver for Florim USA. He is survived by his loving family which includes his wife, April Lacy Dawson-Smith of Clarksville, sons Shane Smith (Melissa) of Denver, North Carolina, Ron Dawson and wife B.J. of Clarksville, and Rodd Dawson of Clarksville, grandchildren, Macy and Max Dawson, both of Clarksville and Nathan, Andrew, and Kiersten Smith, all of North Carolina, and his brother, Phillip Smith of Kendallville, Indiana.² His Social Security Number was 310-40-2094.⁴ He married April Lacy Dawson.² Melvin Howard Smith was born on March 9, 1942 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^4,1,2 He died on January 11, 2013 at Fort Campbell, Christian Co., Kentucky, at age 70.^4,1,2

     Nancy Jeanette Wood was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 317-16-3188.³ She was born on June 24, 1924 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 As of April 21, 1944,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Harry Evan Smith, son of Harry Alvin Smith and Maude Frances Elliott, on April 21, 1944 at Indiana.¹ Nancy Jeanette Wood died on June 19, 2004 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 79.³

     Steven Lee Smith was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.² He was born on May 20, 1949 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^1,2 He died on February 2, 1968 at Quang Nam, South Vietnam, at age 18.^1,2