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     His Social Security Number was 480-22-8719.³ Melvin Orrin Turner married Margaret Constance Slater, daughter of Charles Harrison "Charlie" "Charley" Slater and Betty Blanche Cooper.^4,5 Melvin Orrin Turner was born on March 28, 1927 at Maquon, Knox Co., Illinois.^3,6,1 He died on July 20, 1992 at King Co., Washington, at age 65.^3,1,6,2

     Walter Albert Slater was born on November 13, 1928 at Hot Springs, Sierra Co., New Mexico.² He died on May 18, 2017 at Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington, at age 88.³ He Walter Albert Slater, 88, of Yakima died Thursday, May 18. Arrangements are by Keith and Keith Funeral Home, Yakima. on May 20, 2017.³

     Violet Lillian Stafford was buried at Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on February 22, 1876 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.¹ As of November 17, 1902,her married name was Slater.¹ She married Thomas Lyon Slater, son of William Harrison "Harry" Slater and Sarah Jane Lyon, on November 17, 1902 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.¹ Violet Lillian Stafford died on December 2, 1903 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 27.²

     Her married name was Schultz.³ Jean Walker married Unknown Schultz.³ Jean Walker was born circa 1929 at Illinois.¹

     Frederick "Fred" Martin married Alice Anna Slater, daughter of Thomas Lyon Slater and Anna Frances Versprelle.⁴ Frederick "Fred" Martin was born on November 24, 1903 at Illinois.^2,3 He died on April 16, 1973 at Riverside Co., California, at age 69.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 330-24-3001.³ Glenn E. Martin was born on July 10, 1931 at Cook Co., Illinois.^1,3 He married Mary Jo McCall on June 4, 1955 at Cook Co., Illinois.⁴ Glenn E. Martin died on February 9, 1971 at Cook Co., Illinois, at age 39.²

     Nancy Martin was buried at Glenrock Cemetery, Glenrock, Converse Co., Wyoming.² Her Social Security Number was 342-24-0562.³ Her married name was Peck.⁴ She married Vernon Orville Peck.⁴ Nancy Martin was born on March 19, 1933 at Illinois.^1,3 She died on November 10, 2013 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 80.³

     Robert George Johnson was buried at Moss Ridge Cemetery, Carthage, Hancock Co., Illinois.^1,3 He was born on February 25, 1926 at Keokuk, Lee Co., Iowa.^2,3 He married Mary Lee Swain on March 2, 1947 at Carthage, Hancock Co., Illinois.^3,4 Robert George Johnson died on November 10, 2015 at Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, at age 89.³ He CARTHAGE, Ill. – Robert G. Johnson, 89, of Carthage, Ill., passed away at 12:27 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill. Robert was born Feb. 25, 1926, in Keokuk, the son of Charles and Alice Slater Johnson. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1944. On March 2, 1947, he was united in marriage to Mary Lee Swain at the United Methodist Church in Carthage. Robert was an active member of the church, serving as Sunday school teacher for many years and also as a certified lay minister in Carthage and other surrounding churches. He was active in the local schools serving on the board for more than 20 years, many of those as board president. He was instrumental in getting the school cafeteria built. Robert helped build the 4-H barns in Carthage and served on the Farm Bureau board for many years. He was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed working with animals. He also had worked as a carpenter with Roger Turner and as a mail carrier during the Christmas season. Robert is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Johnson of Carthage; three children, Patty (Michael) Wiegers of Lewistown, Ill., Linda Sue Johnson of Carthage and Roger (Linda L.) Johnson of Albany, Ill; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Larry Edward Johnson; three half-sisters; and a half-brother. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Carthage, with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage. on November 12, 2015.³

     Mary Lee Swain was buried at Moss Ridge Cemetery, Carthage, Hancock Co., Illinois.^2,3 She was born on August 10, 1923 at Pine Grove, Hancock Co., Illinois.³ As of March 2, 1947,her married name was Johnson.¹ She married Robert George Johnson, son of Charles Johnson and Alice Anna Slater, on March 2, 1947 at Carthage, Hancock Co., Illinois.^1,3 Mary Lee Swain died on February 18, 2020 at Carthage, Hancock Co., Illinois, at age 96.³ She CARTHAGE, Ill. – Mary Lee Johnson, 96, of Carthage, Ill., passed away at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at her home in Carthage. Mary Lee was born Aug. 10, 1923, the daughter of Lawrence and Helen (Mesick) Swain in Pilot Grove Township, Ill. She attended Carthage High School, graduating in 1941. She then attended Western Illinois University, receiving her teaching certificate, and taught school during World War II. On March 2, 1947, she was united in marriage with Robert Johnson at the First United Methodist Church in Carthage. He preceded her in death in 2015. Mary Lee had worked at the school and church as a secretary and was also well known in the area for her skills as a seamstress. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Carthage. Mary is survived by three children, Roger (Linda) Johnson of Albany, Ill., Linda Sue Johnson of Carthage, and Patty (Michael) Wiegers of Lewistown, Ill; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Johnson of Jefferson, Wis; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; son, Larry Edward Johnson; and brother, William Swain. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at First United Methodist Church in Carthage, with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage. on February 20, 2020.³

     Her Social Security Number was 330-24-0811.⁴ Mary Jo McCall was buried at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, 700 North River Road, Des Plaines, Cook Co., Illinois.³ She was born on February 22, 1931 at Cook Co., Illinois.^2,4 As of June 4, 1955,her married name was Martin.¹ She married Glenn E. Martin, son of Frederick "Fred" Martin and Alice Anna Slater, on June 4, 1955 at Cook Co., Illinois.¹ Mary Jo McCall died on May 18, 2012 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 81.^5,4 She Mary Jo Martin, nee McCall, age 81, beloved wife of the late Glenn Martin. Retired R.N. for the Chicago Board of Health, loving mother of John (Lisa), James, Thomas, Michael and Mary Ann Martin and Catherine Winiecki; grandmother of Tracy (Jesse) Connell, Megan (Adam) Kelly and Marissa Martin; great-grandmother of Maura Josephine and Charles Russell Connell; fond sister of John J. (Kathleen) McCall; dear aunt of Sean J. (Ana) and Brian P. McCall. Funeral, Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the John E. Maloney Funeral Home, 1359 W. Devon Ave., to St. Gertrude Church Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. on May 20, 2012.³

     Vernon Orville Peck was buried at Glenrock Cemetery, Glenrock, Converse Co., Wyoming.² He married Nancy Martin, daughter of Frederick "Fred" Martin and Alice Anna Slater.³ Vernon Orville Peck was born on August 18, 1924 at Hammond, Bourbon Co., Kansas.¹ He died in 2016.²

     Lawrence Walker was born circa 1904 at Illinois.¹ He married Isabell Frances Slater, daughter of Thomas Lyon Slater and Anna Frances Versprelle, circa 1926.¹