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     Lula Myrtle Adams was buried at Carey Cemetery, Noblesville, Hamilton Co., Indiana.^3,2 She was born on April 4, 1895 at Tipton Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of August 8, 1914,her married name was Browning.¹ She married Noah Browning, son of William Browning and Sarah Jane Hill, on August 8, 1914.¹ Lula Myrtle Adams died on October 1, 1959 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 64.²

     Joseph Franklin Browning was buried at Anderson Memorial Park, 6805 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.⁶ His Social Security Number was 306-14-8772.³ He married Norma Shull.⁶ Joseph Franklin Browning was born on September 6, 1919 at Wildcat Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^2,6,3 He died on February 8, 1993 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 73.^6,3

     Betty Frances Browning was buried at Carey Cemetery, Noblesville, Hamilton Co., Indiana.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 305-20-6777.³ Her married name was Todd.⁶ She married Robert Paul Todd.^6,7 Betty Frances Browning and Lamonte M. "Monte" Hale were divorced.⁶ Betty Frances Browning was born on November 6, 1924 at Wildcat Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.^1,6,2,3 As of November 27, 1943,her married name was Hale.² She married Lamonte M. "Monte" Hale on November 27, 1943 at Indiana.² Betty Frances Browning died on February 25, 1994 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 69.^6,3

     Robert Wayne Browning was buried at Carey Cemetery, Noblesville, Hamilton Co., Indiana.^3,4 He was born on May 17, 1929 at Cicero, Tipton Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 He died on April 30, 1953 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 23.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 316-12-0548.² Norma Shull was buried at Anderson Memorial Park, 6805 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.¹ Her married name was Browning.¹ She married Joseph Franklin Browning, son of Noah Browning and Lula Myrtle Adams.¹ Norma Shull was born on July 17, 1918 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^1,2 She died on June 24, 2004 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 85.^1,2

     Robert Paul Todd was buried at Carey Cemetery, Noblesville, Hamilton Co., Indiana.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 316-20-1388.⁶ He married Betty Frances Browning, daughter of Noah Browning and Lula Myrtle Adams.^1,5 Robert Paul Todd was born on July 8, 1924 at Fairmount, Grant Co., Indiana.^2,6,7,3,4,1 He died on October 23, 1996 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 72.^7,6,1,5 He Robert P. Todd, 72, Anderson, died Oct. 23. He was a retired self-employed truck driver. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Lapel Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. Services: 1 p.m. Oct. 26 in Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home, Lapel, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25. Burial: Carey Cemetery, Noblesville. He was the widower of Betty Browning Todd. Survivors: brother Kenneth Todd: sisters Betty Lou Dean, Shirley Ann Whitfield, Frances, Patty Mae DeWltt, Sharon Sue Roberts. on October 24, 1996.⁵

     Lamonte M. "Monte" Hale was buried at Miller Cemetery, Middletown, Henry Co., Indiana.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 303-24-2921.⁴ He and Betty Frances Browning were divorced.² Lamonte M. "Monte" Hale was born on November 12, 1923 at Middletown, Henry Co., Indiana.^1,2,5,4 He married Betty Frances Browning, daughter of Noah Browning and Lula Myrtle Adams, on November 27, 1943 at Indiana.¹ Lamonte M. "Monte" Hale died on March 31, 2010 at Middletown, Henry Co., Indiana, at age 86.^2,4,3 He MIDDLETOWN — Lamonte M. "Monty" Hale, 86, of Middletown, passed away March 31, 2010, at his residence. He was born Nov. 12, 1923, in Middletown, the son of Fred and Winnie (Lovett) Hale. He graduated in 1942 from Middletown High School and was a lifelong Middletown resident. He retired from Delco Remy after 33 years. Monty was a member of Middletown Church of the Nazarene, United Auto Workers Local 662 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was manager of the Standard Oilers semi-pro baseball team out of Middletown from 1950 to 1960. They won the Indiana State Tournament in 1955 and then placed seventh in the National tournament. He is survived by his son, Randy (wife, Gail) Hale of Middletown; daughter, Bridget Hawley of Fishers; three grandchildren, Sara (husband, Lawrence) Filler of Middletown, Brian (wife, Bailey) Hale of Hixson, Tenn., and Jamie (husband, Brandon) Miller of Fishers; three great-grandchildren, Levi Filler, Evan Filler and Kaylee Miller; brother, Bill (wife, Jane) Hale of Anderson; nephew, Jay Hale; and niece, Merilee Bluel. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home with the Rev. John Abshear and Dr. Phillip Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery in Middletown. on April 1, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 720-07-8102.⁴ Arthur Gene "Jake" Harding was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, 2301 South 34th Street, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.^3,5 He married Brenda Unknown.³ Arthur Gene "Jake" Harding was born on September 1, 1928 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.^2,4,5,3 He married Lorene Marie Henry in November, 1950.³ Arthur Gene "Jake" Harding and Lorene Marie Henry were divorced in 1984.⁶ Arthur Gene "Jake" Harding died on July 20, 2010 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Kansas, at age 81.^4,3,5 He Arthur G. Harding, 81, of KCK, passed away on July 20, 2010, at St. Luke's Hospital. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 23, at Maple Hill Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Jake was born Sept. 1, 1928, to Art and Elizabeth Harding. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. Dad lived his life to the fullest right to the very end. He followed in his father's footsteps and became a plastering contractor where he mentored many young men in the trade. Jake was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Viola Nixon and Evelyn Akens, his wife, Brenda, and his former wife, Lorene. Survivors include, sister Barbara Means; daughters, Joy, Gwen (Carl), Susan (Paul), Petite; step daughters, Deborah (Joe), Sherry (Steve), Mary Beth (Brian). He also leaves five grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren. on July 22, 2010.³

     Her Social Security Number was 515-24-2817.³ Viola Harding was buried at Old Mission Cemetery, 3424 E. 21st Street N, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.⁴ Her married name was Nixon.² She married Hal Frank Nixon.² Viola Harding was born on November 26, 1931 at Kansas.^1,3,4 She died on March 29, 1980 at Kansas at age 48.^3,4

     George Clarence Spoerl was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 3054 County Road BB, Cottage Grove, Dane Co., Wisconsin.^1,4,5 He was born on October 24, 1918 at Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin.^1,5,4,6,2,3 He married Virginia Agnes Harding, daughter of John Milton Harding and Mary Agnes Menkin/Memke, on February 14, 1947 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.^1,3 George Clarence Spoerl died on November 9, 2001 at Wisconsin at age 83.^1,3 He Come to Me all who are weary and I will give you rest. George Clarence Spoerl found his eternal rest in the Lord on Nov. 8, 2001. He was born the third son of John and Anna (Stitgen) Spoerl on Oct. 24, 1918, in Madison, Wis. George graduated from East High School and then attended UW-Stout college. In 1942, he answered the call to patriotism and joined the army to serve his country during World War II. It was during that time that George met and married the love of his life, Virginia (Harding) Spoerl, on Feb. 14, 1947, in Kansas City, Kan. After living in Kansas for about three years, they relocated to Madison, Wis. It was there, on the east side of town, that George and Virginia proudly raised their nine children. Together they opened their hearts to numerous foster children, showing them the true meaning of family love. George spent his entire life in quiet dignity, caring as only a father can for the welfare of his family. He worked hard as a union master carpenter for a number of companies, retiring from MilVanders Inc. in 1980. Family and friends alike delighted in his wooden creations, from puzzles to furniture, each crafted with love. George enjoyed a good practical joke as both the player and recipient. He always looked for an opportunity to make someone laugh and, at the same time, was there as a solid shoulder to lean on, offering care and support. He was one of the founding members of St. Dennis parish, active in the Holy Name Society, participating in its annual festivals and again, lending his talent as a craftsman to give beauty to the new church. As his health declined, George relocated to Wyocena Health Care Center where he was lovingly cared for by the staff on Evergreen and Almond Avenue. George is survived by his wife and sweetheart, Virginia; and his brood of kids, Mary of Tucson, Ariz., Frank (Nichola) of DesMoines, Iowa; Faith (Alan) Vangen of Rio, Wis; Mike (Mary Malaney), Ruth (John Cox III) DiCristina, Dennis (Renee), all of Madison, Wis., Paul (Judy) of Greenville, Wis., John (Tammy) of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., and Debbie (David) Leising of Randolph, Wis. George was the loving Grandpa of Becci, Erin, Elite, Abbie, Nick, Man, Angie, J.C, Thomas, Samantha, Cassandra, John, Robert, Brooke, Emily, and Eli. He was also a proud great-grandpa to Emily, Jacob, and Jared. In addition, he is survived by his brother, Edward (Susan) Spoerl; his sister-in-law, MaryEllen Spoerl; and numerous nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Albert; and his sister, Josephine. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, at 11 a.m. at St. Denis Catholic Church, 505 Dempsey Road, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding. Visitation will be held on Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Gunderson East Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Dr., and also from 10 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Dennis Catholic Church. Anyone can be a father but it takes someone special to be a daddy. on November 11, 2001.³

     Stella M. Wickers was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.² Her Social Security Number was 513-20-0544.³ She was born on August 23, 1908 at Missouri.³ As of circa 1924,her married name was Harding.⁴ She married Everett Milton Harding, son of John Milton Harding and Mary Agnes Menkin/Memke, circa 1924.⁴ Stella M. Wickers died in March, 1976 at age 67.³

     Everett Bernard Harding was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.¹ He was born on July 22, 1925 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.² He died in 1967.¹

     James Virgil Harding was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.¹ His Social Security Number was 506-20-0666.² He married Avanall Mona "Abby" Sidebottom.⁵ James Virgil Harding was born on January 1, 1927 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.¹ He died on December 24, 2002 at age 75.^1,2

     Avanall Mona "Abby" Sidebottom was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.^2,1 She Avanall “Abby” Mona Harding, 91 of Plattsburg, Mo. formerly of Gladstone, MO. passed away April, 20, 2018 at Oakridge of Plattsburg. Visitation will be at 9AM on Monday April 30, 2018 at Highland Park Funeral Home, 4101 State Ave. Kansas City, KS. Services following at 10AM at the funeral home and burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Mrs. Harding was born Jan. 6, 1927 in Rocky Mount, MO. to Norman and Maude Mary Sidebottom. She was a homemaker and a member of the Evangelistic Center Church for over fifty years. Abby was preceded in death her parents, husband; James Harding and 7 brothers and sisters. Survivors include: Daughter; Linda and husband Jack Coppage, Son: Scott and Kathy Harding, Grandchildren: Ashlee, Dustin, Brett and Melanie, Great Granddaughters: Carter, Kennedy and Emerson.¹ Her married name was Harding.¹ She married James Virgil Harding, son of Everett Milton Harding and Stella M. Wickers.¹ Avanall Mona "Abby" Sidebottom was born on January 6, 1927 at Rocky Mount, Miller Co., Missouri.^1,2 She died on April 20, 2018 at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., Missouri, at age 91.¹

     His Social Security Number was 509-20-0516.⁴ Norman M. Harding married Juanita Unknown.¹ Norman M. Harding was born on September 20, 1929 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.⁴ He died in December, 1979 at age 50.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 510-26-2739.¹ Juanita Unknown was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.² Her married name was Harding.² She married Norman M. Harding, son of Everett Milton Harding and Stella M. Wickers.² Juanita Unknown was born on October 20, 1927.¹ She died on September 16, 2010 at Kansas at age 82.¹

     His Social Security Number was 510-05-3388.⁵ Earl Charles Chapman was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Jacksboro, Jack Co., Texas.^6,4 He was born on August 23, 1903 at Valley Falls, Jackson Co., Kansas.^3,6,5,4 He married Inez Viola Harding, daughter of John Milton Harding and Mary Agnes Menkin/Memke, circa 1928.^1,2 Earl Charles Chapman died on June 17, 1975 at Jacksboro, Jack Co., Texas, at age 71.^6,4