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     His Social Security Number was 550-31-2529.⁵ David Joseph "Dave" Zabka was buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.^1,2 He was born on September 17, 1959 at Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Hawaii.^1,5,3 He died on December 5, 2002 at age 43.^1,5

     Marilyn L. McKern and Donald Jerome Thomas were divorced.² Her Social Security Number was 494-30-5185.² Marilyn L. McKern was born on September 27, 1931 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,2 As of October 15, 1949,her married name was Thomas.¹ She married Donald Jerome Thomas, son of Albert Valentine Thomas and Florence Pearl Robare, on October 15, 1949 at Jackson Co., Missouri.¹ Marilyn L. McKern died on November 1, 2001 at California at age 70.²

     Lloyd Edward Weems was buried at Resthaven Cemetery, 801 19th Street, West Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^2,5 He was born on January 21, 1921 at Grand Junction, Greene Co., Iowa.^3,4,5 He married Dorothy I. Thomas, daughter of Benjamin Richard "Ben" Thomas and Nadja Hatton Fear, on May 9, 1947 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^1,5 Lloyd Edward Weems died on May 25, 2016 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 95.⁵ He Lloyd Edward Weems, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016 at McLaren's Chapel in West Des Moines with a visitation from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines. Lloyd was born January 21, 1921 in Grand Junction, IA. He served in the Army during WWII in the Mediterranean Theater, where he received a bronze star. Lloyd was in the prestigious 34th Division, which had a record 550 days of combat. Lloyd married Dorothy on May 9, 1947 and together they raised two sons, Dennis and Rick. Lloyd worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 35 years. He was very active in the Local APW 44 Postal Union, serving as president for several years, and was inducted into the Labor Hall of Fame for his union work. Lloyd was a retired member of the APW Union Chapter and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Lloyd is survived by his two sons, Dennis and Rick (Cindy); grandchildren: Lorie, Carrie, and Jason; and sisters, Rhea and Roberta. He was preceded in death by his sister, Naomi Munson. on June 1, 2016.⁵

     Dennis Edward "Denny" Weems Dennis (Denny) Weems, age 66, passed away on Monday, February 25th, 2019 at his home in Melrose, Iowa. He was born in Des Moines to Lloyd and Dorothy (Thomas) Weems. Denny worked for John Deere before moving back home to Des Moines to help care for his parents until their passing. He was a free spirit who lived life the way he wanted to. He loved feeling the wind in his hair, whether he was on the water, fishing in his boat or going for a ride on his Harley. He loved trying new things and experiences. In fact, he was a talented cook, with a passion for bbq, who enjoyed experimenting with traditional dishes to make them unique (and in his opinion- better). Most of all, he was fiercely protective of his family and friends. Denny had a big personality that was hard to ignore and he will be missed by those who knew him. He is survived by his daughters, Lori (Terry) Elvrom and Carrie Weems; grandchildren, Paige, Lydia, Thomas and Cooper; brother, Richard (Cindy) Weems; nephew, Jason (Ashley) Weems; great niece, Kinsley, as well as several other extended family members.² He was born on May 12, 1952 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.¹ He died on May 25, 2019 at Melrose, Monroe Co., Iowa, at age 67.²