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     Mildred Marianne Schwendemann was buried at Southern Heritage Cemetery, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, Shelby Co., Alabama.^5,3 She was born on April 29, 1921 at Otho, Webster Co., Iowa.^5,3,4 As of December 2, 1944,her married name was Fuhrmeister.² She married Lloyd Charles "Lou" Fuhrmeister, son of Charles Glenn Fuhrmeister and Lulu Mae Stock, on December 2, 1944 at Dade Co., Florida.^1,2,3 Mildred Marianne Schwendemann died on September 10, 2017 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 96.³ She Marianne Fuhrmeister of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on September 10, 2017 at the age of 96. She was predeceased by husband of 64 years, Lou, her parents, Frances and Mildred Schwendemann and a sister, Katherine Horn. She is survived by her brothers, Don and Leroy Schwendemann, her son, Jim (Cindy), daughter, Jan (George), grandchildren, Chris (Sally), Will, Becky (Daniel), and Reuel, and two great granddaughters, Abby and Nora, and numerous nieces, a nephew, and grandnieces and nephews. Marianne was born in Otho, Iowa and grew up on the farm that is still an actively farmed by Leroy and his family, it's a century farm having been in the family for more than 100 years. Growing up, Marianne attended public schools and was very active in 4-H, played high school basketball, and was a cheerleader for the boys' basketball team. She attended 2 years of college in Ft. Dodge, Iowa and was a cheerleader for the football team. Marianne served in the Waves (U.S. Navy) during World War II. After dating several years, she and Lou were married in Florida prior to his deployment on a Navy destroyer. After the war, Marianne and Lou moved to St. Louis, Missouri where he was employed by Monsanto and she became chief evening operator at the telephone company. Lou and Marianne adopted their children, Jim and Jan, from the Methodist Children's Home. They were very involved in their children's lives, Marianne was a Girl Scout leader, active in PTA, a Cub Scout Den leader, Sunday School teacher, and organized regular family camping vacations. While living in Chicago, Marianne was a real estate broker and member of the Million Dollar Sales Club her first year. She was a competitive flower arranger and was certified as a flower show judge. She played tennis, golf and bridge and always tried to win every game. She loved the social and competitive sides of competing in these activities. She was very much a "people person". She held 3 things dear to her heart: her faith, her family, and her membership in P.E.O., a women's philanthropic organization (she was an active member for more than 50 years). She encouraged her children to be the best they could be and deeply loved them and Lou until her last breath. She taught her children compassion toward others. That is her true legacy. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Cemetery in Pelham, Al. on September 14, 2017.³

     Ruth Elizabeth Wahlquist was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.³ Her Social Security Number was 483-26-9004.⁴ Her married name was Wine.³ She married Unknown Wine.³ Ruth Elizabeth Wahlquist was born on August 20, 1906 at Washington.^5,4,3 As of June 2, 1926,her married name was Stock.¹ She married Walter Ralph Stock, son of Walter George Stock and Susan Louisa Knight, on June 2, 1926 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.^1,2 Ruth Elizabeth Wahlquist died on November 18, 2002 at California at age 96.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 480-26-2649.⁴ Lauretta Lavonne Stock was born on July 11, 1927 at Riverside Co., California.^1,4 She died on April 1, 2013 at age 85.⁴

     Walter Alvin Stock was born on December 22, 1928 at Nuevo, Riverside Co., California.² He married Mary Unknown in 1973.³ Walter Alvin Stock and Mary Unknown were divorced in 1991 at New Haven Co., Connecticut.³

     Martha Louisa Patterson was buried at Polk Cemetery, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.³ She was born on December 14, 1876 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.^4,2,3 As of April 18, 1895,her married name was Knight.¹ She married Loren F. Knight, son of George Washington Knight and Martha Hulings, on April 18, 1895 at Iron Co., Missouri.^1,2 Martha Louisa Patterson died on February 2, 1937 at Liberty, Iron Co., Missouri, at age 60.^2,3

     Evert Lee Knight was buried at Red School Cemetery, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.¹ His Social Security Number was 488-20-4598.⁷ He was born on June 19, 1896 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri; His obituary has a birth year of 1897.^3,7,8,2 He married Blanche L. Palmer on May 22, 1922 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.⁹ Evert Lee Knight died on February 15, 1972 at Bonne Terre, St. Francois Co., Missouri, at age 75.^7,1 He Evert Lee Knight of Bismarck was born June 19, 1897, in St. Francois County and died February 15 at Bonne Terre Hospital at the age of 75. Surviving are: his widow, Blanche Knight of Bismarck three sons, Samuel Loren Knight of St. Louis, Junior Evert Knight of DeSoto, Jack Palmer Knight of Blythe, Calif; two daughters, Alma Jean McLane of Bismarck, Hilda Johnson of Farmington; two brothers, Ralph Knight and Clarence Knight both of Arcadia; three sisters, Bertha Brown of Chesterfield, Lydia Hardin of Doe Run, Iva Kohlman of Ellisnore, Calif; 12 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter Norma Lee and one son Arnold. He was a member of the Bismarck First Baptist Church. Funeral service will be Saturday 2 p.m. at the Bismarck First Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Hodge officiating. Interment will be in the Red School Cemetery, Arcadia. on February 16, 1972.¹

     His Social Security Number was 498-24-0950.⁹ George Ralph Knight was buried at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.⁶ He was born on February 16, 1898 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.^1,3,4,9,6 He married Golda Olive Bay on June 7, 1925 at Iron Co., Missouri.^5,10 George Ralph Knight died on August 7, 1981 at Missouri at age 83.^9,6

     Her married name was Brown.⁴ Bertha G. Knight married Unknown Brown.^4,5 Bertha G. Knight was born in August, 1899 at Missouri.¹

     His Social Security Number was 497-18-2344.⁷ William Clarence Knight was buried at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.⁸ He was born on April 22, 1901 at Flat River, St. Francois Co., Missouri.^3,7,8 He married Lela Merle Bay on June 6, 1926 at Iron Co., Missouri.^4,5 William Clarence Knight died on July 22, 1988 at Missouri at age 87.^7,8

     Walter Earl Knight was buried at Marble Creek Baptist Cemetery, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.^5,6 He was born on March 30, 1903 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.⁴ He married Jeanette Ione Thompson on June 16, 1928 at Ironton, Iron Co., Missouri.^3,8 Walter Earl Knight died on January 16, 1965 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 61.⁶ He Walter Earl Knight died Saturday, Jan. 16, in Tulsa, Okla where he had made his home the past three years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church there. He was a former resident of Ironton, where the body lay in state at White Funeral Home until Thursday, when services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church by the Rev. Jack Schneider. Burial was in the Red School Cemetery at Marble Creek. He was preceded in death by his wife and two children. The surviving children are: Betty (Mrs. Raymond Snelson) of O'Fallon; Sally (Mrs. Victor Ellis) and Robert Knight of Santee, Calif; Larry Knight of Spring Valley, Calif; Sgt. Donald Knight of Carlsbad, Calif; Lela (Mrs. James Nickelson) of Santa Anna, Calif; James Knight, Herbie Knight and Judy (Mrs. James LaRose); of St. Louis; and Phil Knight of Tulsa, Okla. He is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Bertha Brown of Springfield; Mrs. Charles Klohman of Elsinore, Calif; Mrs. William Abernathy, Sr; and Mrs. Lydia Hardin of Doe Run; and three brothers, Everett Knight of Bismarck, Ralph and Clarence Knight of Arcadia; several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. on January 26, 1965.⁶

     Lydia E. Knight was buried at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois Co., Missouri.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 490-24-8819.⁵ She was born on May 7, 1904 at Missouri.^1,5 As of circa 1922,her married name was Hardin.⁶ She married Raymond H. Hardin circa 1922.^6,7 Lydia E. Knight died on May 25, 1995 at Missouri at age 91.⁵

     Mary Alma Knight Mrs. Mary Alma Abernathy, daughter of the late Loren and Louisa Knight, was born at Arcadia, Mo., in Iron County on May 12, 1906. She passed away at Bonne Terre Hospital on July 23, 1965 at the age of 59 years, 2 months, and 11 days. She professed faith in Christ in 1928 and joined the new Bethel Baptist Church of Cape County. She was united in marriage to Wm. Abernathy on August 14, 1923, and to this union three sons were born. Besides her husband she is survived by three sons: Loren (Bill) and Earl (Cotton), both of Doe Run, and Gervis (Jack) of O'Fallon; and 5 grandchildren; three brothers; Everett Knight of Bismarck, Ralph and Clarence Knight of Arcadia; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Brown of Springfield, Mo., Iva (Mrs. Charles) Coleman of California; Mrs. Lydia Hardin of Doe Run; and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at Doe Run Baptist church by the Rev. Jack Snyder. Interment was in Doe Run Memorial Cemetery with Cozean Service in charge.³ Her Social Security Number was 489-26-5749.⁶ She was buried at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois Co., Missouri.^3,7 She was born on May 12, 1906 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.^3,7,6 As of August 14, 1923,her married name was Abernathy.⁵ She married William Morton "Bill" Abernathy on August 14, 1923 at Iron Co., Missouri.^3,4,5 Mary Alma Knight died on July 23, 1965 at Bonne Terre, St. Francois Co., Missouri, at age 59.^3,7

     Iva Ivy Knight was buried at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, 2555 South Santa Fe Avenue, San Jacinto, Riverside Co., California.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 487-18-4877.⁶ She was born on October 5, 1907 at Missouri.^6,1 As of January 20, 1942,her married name was Kohlman.³ She married Charles Henry Kohlman on January 20, 1942 at Huntsville, Randolph Co., Missouri.³ Iva Ivy Knight died on October 2, 1986 at Missouri at age 78.^6,7

     Lela Merle Bay was buried at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.^3,2 She LELA MERLE KNIGHT, a resident of Ironton, passed away July 6, 2007 at The Baptist Home in Ironton at the age of 100 years. She was born April 10, 1907 in Black, Missouri to George Washington Bay and E e Lou (Webb) Bay. She was married on June 6, 1926 in Iron County to William Clarence Knight, who preceded her in death. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, George Knight, one brother, Edgar Ray Bay, and one sister, Golda Olive Knight. Surviving are: one daughter, Bonnie, Mrs. Gregor Moe of Spring eld, IL; two grandchildren, Sonya Moe of St. Louis, MO and Erik Moe of Spring eld, IL; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ironton at the time of her death. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 10th, at 10:00 AM at the White Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gerald Collier o ciating. Interment will be in Arcadia Valley Memorial Park in Ironton.² She was born on April 10, 1907 at Black, Reynolds Co., Missouri.^3,2 As of June 6, 1926,her married name was Knight.¹ She married William Clarence Knight, son of Loren F. Knight and Martha Louisa Patterson, on June 6, 1926 at Iron Co., Missouri.^1,2 Lela Merle Bay died on July 6, 2007 at Ironton, Iron Co., Missouri, at age 100.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 494-26-1813.³ George Wade C. Knight was born on March 17, 1927 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.³ He married Wilma Lee Denton on January 30, 1948 at Bismarck, Iron Co., Missouri.⁴ George Wade C. Knight died on April 3, 2001 at South Carolina at age 74.³

     Jeanette Ione Thompson was buried at Marble Creek Baptist Cemetery, Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.^2,3 She was born on March 1, 1909 at Flat River, St. Francois Co., Missouri.³ As of June 16, 1928,her married name was Knight.¹ She married Walter Earl Knight, son of Loren F. Knight and Martha Louisa Patterson, on June 16, 1928 at Ironton, Iron Co., Missouri.^1,3 Jeanette Ione Thompson died on July 15, 1947 at New Madrid Co., Missouri, at age 38; Died during childbirth.³

     Betty Lee Knight was born on July 7, 1930 at Missouri.^1,4 As of September 4, 1948,her married name was Smelser.² She married Raymond Smelser on September 4, 1948 at Arkansas.^3,2 Betty Lee Knight died on January 17, 2017 at Missouri at age 86.⁵

     Sarah Louisa "Sally" Knight was buried at Hawk Point Cemetery, Hawk Point, Lincoln Co., Missouri.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 491-38-4656.⁶ She was born on December 12, 1931 at Missouri.^4,6,5 As of May 15, 1951,her married name was Ellis.² She married Victor Joy Ellis on May 15, 1951 at New Madrid, New Madrid Co., Missouri.^1,2,5 Sarah Louisa "Sally" Knight died on October 28, 2008 at Missouri at age 76.^6,5 She Services for Sarah Louisa (Knight) Ellis, 76, of Hawk Point, will be at noon Thursday, Oct. 30, at Kemper-Marsh-Millard Funeral Home in Hawk Point. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 29. Survivors include three children, Kathy Turner, Victor Ellis and Debbie Schroer; and 11 grandchildren. on October 29, 2008.³

     His Social Security Number was 491-36-4122.² Robert Franklin Knight was born on January 6, 1934 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.^2,3 He married Elaine E. Greer on June 12, 1954 at Alameda Co., California.⁴ Robert Franklin Knight and Elaine E. Greer were divorced in December, 1969 at Stanislaus Co., California.⁵ Robert Franklin Knight died on December 23, 1991 at San Diego Co., California, at age 57.^2,3

     James Alfred Knight was buried at Portageville Cemetery, Portageville, Pemiscot Co., Missouri.^2,3 He was born on June 16, 1937 at Missouri.^1,2,3 He married Esther Loretta Corbin on November 20, 1960.² James Alfred Knight died on April 11, 1998 at age 60.^2,3

     Her married name was Nickelson.² Lela Merle Knight married James Nickelson.² Lela Merle Knight was born on September 10, 1938 at Missouri.^1,3 She died on April 14, 2017 at Carlsbad, San Diego Co., California, at age 78.³

     William Morton "Bill" Abernathy was buried at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois Co., Missouri.^2,3 He William M. Abernathy was born Feb. 22, 1897 at Pocahontas and died April 20 at Ironton. His first wife, Mary Alam Knight Abernathy preceded him in death in 1965. Surviving are: his widow, Ida Alan Abernathy of Pilot Knob; two sons, Loren Abernathy, Doe Run, and Gervis Abernathy, O'Fallon; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Ben Abernathy, Lemay; a twin sister, Mary Sides, Kansas City; three stepchildren, Edith Lycan of Wyandotte, Mich., Wanda Johnson, Silver Mines, and Alfred Allen, Manteca, Calif; 11 step-grandchildren and 6 step-great-grandchildren. A son, Earl preceded him in death. Mr. Abernathy is in state at White Funeral Home in Ironton. Chapel services are scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery.³ His Social Security Number was 490-05-5917.⁷ He was born on February 27, 1897 at Pocahontas, Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri.^2,3,7,5,8,6 He married Mary Alma Knight, daughter of Loren F. Knight and Martha Louisa Patterson, on August 14, 1923 at Iron Co., Missouri.^1,3,4 William Morton "Bill" Abernathy died on April 20, 1977 at Ironton, Iron Co., Missouri, at age 80.^2,3,8

     Loren Virgil "Bill" Abernathy Loren "Bill" Abernathy, 72, of Farmington, Mo., died Dec. 22 at the John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on April 19, 1924, in Arcadia, son of the late William and Alma Knight Abernathy. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, June Gregory Abernathy, one infant daughter, one brother, Earl Abernathy. Before his retirement he operated a farm and was also employed as a machine operator with the Trimfoot Shoe Company. Mr. Abernathy was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the Doe Run First Baptist church. During World War II, he served his country with the 82nd Airborne Division, participating in military action in North Africa, the Normandy invasion, Ardennes, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. He received four Bronze Stars, a Certificate of Merit, and the Purple Heart at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the Pendleton Masonic Lodge at Doe Run and the VFW Post No. 5896 at Farmington. He is survived by his second wife, Ollie Kreis Abernathy; one son, Garland Wayne "Toby" Abernathy and wife, Donna of Farmington; two granddaughters, Cheryl Abernathy of Farmington, and Stephanie (Mrs. Larry) Gilmore; one great-granddaughter, Brandi Gilmore, all of Gridley, Ill; one brother, Jack Abernathy of Farmington; a very special nice, Judy Halter of Bonne Terre. Also surviving are two step-sons, Gary Cunningham and wife Gaye of Jefferson City and Darrell Cunningham and wife Kathy of Bourbon; one step-daughter, Carroll (Mrs. Paul) Massey of Atlanta, GA; ten step-grandchildren and ten step-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held after 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Cozean Funeral Home. A VFW service will be conducted at 7 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Cozean Memorial Chapel with Rev. V. E. Defreece officiating. Burial will follow in the Dull Run Memorial Cemetery.³ His Social Security Number was 487-28-2960.¹⁰ He was buried at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois Co., Missouri.^2,3,11 He married Wilda June Gregory.^3,12 Loren Virgil "Bill" Abernathy married Ollie Kreis.³ Loren Virgil "Bill" Abernathy was born on April 19, 1924 at Arcadia, Iron Co., Missouri.^{2,3,10,11,4,13} He died on December 22, 1996 at St. Louis, Missouri, at age 72.^2,3,10,13