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     Roy Glenden Runion was buried at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, 1718 West 350 North, West Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.^1,3 He was born on September 12, 1918 at Manor, Hendricks Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,5 He married Alberta Mae Harper, daughter of Gordon Robert Harper and Irene Florence Smith, on November 25, 1949 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.⁶ Roy Glenden Runion died on October 31, 2002 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana, at age 84.^3,6

     Trillis Lucretia Harper was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 392 Old Oak Hill Road, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 305-30-0348.⁶ Her married name was Gardner. She married Frank Edgerly Gardner Jr. Trillis Lucretia Harper was born on July 11, 1930 at Veedersburg, Fountain Co., Indiana.^5,2,3,6 She and Frank Edgerly Gardner Jr. were divorced before 1973.² As of 1973,her married name was Caldwell.² Trillis Lucretia Harper married Harvey Monroe Caldwell in 1973.² Trillis Lucretia Harper died on February 4, 2012 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana, at age 81.^5,2,6 She Trillis Lucretia Gardner Caldwell of Crawfordsville died Saturday at Hickory Creek Nursing Home. She was 81. Mrs. Caldwell had worked as a home health care provider. She started the scarf program for soldiers in Iraq and President Bush mentioned her while on a visit to Indianapolis. She was born July 11, 1930, at Veedersburg, to Gordon and Irene (Smith) Harper. She married Harvey M. Caldwell in 1973. He died in 1983. Survivors include: daughter Jeri Remley of Crawfordsville; son Richard Gardener of Crawfordsville; stepson Brad Caldwell of Crawfordsville; stepdaughter Amy Caldwell of Lafayette; sister Kay Hallett of Crawfordsville; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Cremation was chosen with private family services. on February 7, 2012.²

     Harvey Monroe Caldwell was buried at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery, Waynetown, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^1,2 He was born on January 2, 1917 at Indiana.^1,2 He married Trillis Lucretia Harper, daughter of Gordon Robert Harper and Irene Florence Smith, in 1973.³ Harvey Monroe Caldwell died on October 4, 1983 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana, at age 66.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 310-24-4192.⁴ Frank Edgerly Gardner Jr. was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 392 Old Oak Hill Road, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^1,3 He married Trillis Lucretia Harper, daughter of Gordon Robert Harper and Irene Florence Smith. Frank Edgerly Gardner Jr. was born on January 20, 1931 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^1,2,4 He and Trillis Lucretia Harper were divorced before 1973.⁵ Frank Edgerly Gardner Jr. died on March 18, 2004 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 73.^1,4,3 He Frank E. Gardner 73, of Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2004, at the Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida Mr. Gardner is survived by his wife, Annie (Melvin) Gardner of Crawfordsville. Annie is Indiana's first heart transplant patient and survivor. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery North, Crawfordsville. on March 22, 2004.³

     Richard Keith Gardner was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 392 Old Oak Hill Road, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^4,3 He and Candace Lynn Rector were divorced.² Richard Keith Gardner was born on February 2, 1952 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.³ He married Candace Lynn Rector in September, 1974 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.² Richard Keith Gardner married Frances Marie Hinkle on March 5, 1976 at Roachdale Township, Putnam Co., Indiana.² Richard Keith Gardner died on July 16, 2014 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana, at age 62.³ He Richard K. Gardner, 62, of Crawfordsville died at 12:27 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at Wellbrooke. He had worked for Service Master, Crawfordsville Fire Department and IBM in Greencastle. He served in the Indiana National Guard 1970-1976; and was a member of the American Legion, VFW Auxiliary and Eagles. He graduated from Crawfordsville High School and attended Indiana State University. He was born Feb. 2, 1952, at Crawfordsville, to Frank E. Gardner and Trillis Caldwell. Survivors include: sons, Richard Shane Gardner of Martinsville, Michael Gordon Gardner of Greencastle, Frank H. Gardner of Greencastle and Dustin W. Gardner of Greencastle; sister Jeri Remley of Crawfordsville; and eight grandchildren. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery North. on July 18, 2014.³

     Joseph Ross Meeker was buried at Rockfield Cemetery, Veedersburg, Fountain Co., Indiana.^1,3 He was born on January 31, 1904 at Stone Bluff, Fountain Co., Indiana; His marriage certificate has a birth date of Jan 21, 1904 and his death certificate has Jan 31, 1903.^2,3,5 He married Laura Alberta Smith, daughter of Guy S. Smith and Lucretia Miller, on March 20, 1928 at Indiana.^2,4 Joseph Ross Meeker died on September 11, 1957 at Veedersburg, Fountain Co., Indiana, at age 53.^3,4 He VEEDERSBURG - Joseph Ross Meeker, 54, died in his home here Wednesday night after an illness of four years. Born here, he was a brick mason and carpenter and was married to Alberta Smith in 1928. He was a member of Veedersburg EUB church. Surviving with the widow are three sons, Norman of Crawfordsville and Jim and Zane, at home; a daughter, Nola, at home: his father, Holford Meeker, Plymouth; two brothers, George of Kingston, Tex. and Gordon of Plymouth, and a sister, Mrs. Vivian Heilman, Michigan City. on September 12, 1957.⁴

     Norman R. Meeker married Misako "Violet" Yokoyama.¹ Norman R. Meeker was born on December 28, 1928 at Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa.¹ He died on October 31, 2018 at Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa Co., Florida, at age 89.¹ He GULF BREEZE - Norman R. Meeker was born to Alberta (Smith) and Ross Meeker in Davenport, Iowa, on December 28, 1928, and passed away on October 31, 2018 in Gulf Breeze, Florida. He grew up in Indiana and graduated as Salutatorian of Veedersburg High School. Upon graduation, he joined the Army in 1948 and served in the recon platoon of the 89th Medium Tank Battalion during the Korean War. He earned a Bronze Star with a V and a Purple Heart during his service. While he was stationed at Eta Jima, Japan, he met his future wife, Misako Yokoyama (Violet to family and friends). He returned to the States with his bride in 1951. After completing a proofreader’s apprenticeship at RR Donnelley in Crawfordsville, Indiana, he became an undergraduate at Wabash College. Upon graduation from Wabash, he went on to earn a Masters Degree at Purdue University. He served many years as an administrator at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Upon his retirement from the university, he and Misako moved to Gulf Breeze, Florida. They both enjoyed the Gulf Breeze community, participated in many tennis program, learned ballroom dancing, attended opera activities and regularly competed in the Florida Senior Games. He won innumerable gold medals for his competition in the 100m, 400m , 800m individual and relay track races. When he was 80, Norman had the second fastest recorded time in the world in the 400 meter individual event. Norman also wrote a book about his Korean War experiences, “Shouting On the Way.” Norman is survived by his beloved wife of over 67 years, daughter; Lorelei Meeker (Geoffrey Grodner); grandson, Andrew Meeker Grodner (Cara Caddo); sister, Nola Trinkle; cousin, Dick Meeker (De’) and his family; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. on November 6, 2018.¹

     Nola Rose Meeker was buried at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery, Waynetown, Montgomery Co., Indiana.¹ She Nola Rose Trinkle, 87, of Veedersburg IN, passed away 6:45 PM Monday November 26, 2018 at The Waters of Covington. Nola was born December 25, 1930 in Plymouth Indiana the daughter of Joseph Ross and Lora Alberta (Smith) Meeker. She married Robert Dean Trinkle in December 1958 and he preceded her in death April 20, 2009. She is also preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Zane Meeker and Norman R Meeker. Per Nola’s request there will be no public services and she will be buried next to her husband at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery in Waynetown, Indiana.¹ She was born on December 25, 1930 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.^5,1 As of December, 1958,her married name was Trinkle.⁵ She married Robert Dean Trinkle Jr. in December, 1958.^5,1,6,4 Nola Rose Meeker died on November 26, 2018 at Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana, at age 87.¹

     Robert Dean Trinkle Jr. was buried at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery, Waynetown, Montgomery Co., Indiana.¹ His Social Security Number was 306-32-5738.⁴ He was born on July 2, 1932 at Veedersburg, Fountain Co., Indiana.^1,4,3 He married Nola Rose Meeker, daughter of Joseph Ross Meeker and Laura Alberta Smith, in December, 1958.^1,2,3,5 Robert Dean Trinkle Jr. died on April 20, 2009 at Williamsport, Warren Co., Indiana, at age 76.^1,2,4,3

     Donald Zane Meeker Donald Zane Meeker, 78, of Veedersburg, passed away 6:00 am Friday February 27, 2015 at his residence in Veedersburg. Zane was born March 11, 1936 in Veedersburg the son of Ross and Alberta Laura (Smith) Meeker. He married Retha Lucille Coonse March 29, 1958, she survives. Per Zane’s request cremation will take place with burial at Mt Hope Cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana.^1,4 He was born on March 11, 1936 at Veedersburg, Fountain Co., Indiana.^1,2,4 He married Retha Lucille Coonse on March 29, 1958.⁴ Donald Zane Meeker died on February 27, 2015 at Veedersburg, Fountain Co., Indiana, at age 78.^1,4

     Shirley Ann Howard was buried at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Forest Park, Clayton Co., Georgia.² She Shirley Ann Howard, January 31, 1935 - August 26, 2021. Shirley Ann Howard, 86, Army veteran, of Moultrie, passed away on August 26, 2021 at Legacy Village at Park Regency. Ms. Howard loved science fiction books and movies and she adored her cats. A graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 1:00 pm. She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. James Willis Howard, Sr., her mother, Ada Lois Smith Howard, and her brother, Guy Richard Howard. She is survived by her brother, Dr. James W. Howard, Jr. (Diane) of Moultrie; sister-in-law, Martha Jean Howard; nieces and nephews, Annie Wynn of Moultrie, James C. Howard of Atlanta, Jeffery W. Howard (Guinevere) of Pensacola, FL, Alison Glover (Kirt), and Richard Howard; 5 great nieces and nephews.² She was born on January 31, 1935 at Washington, D.C..^1,2 She died on August 26, 2021 at Moultrie, Colquitt Co., Georgia, at age 86.²

     Margaret Louise Wiggins was buried at Mooreland Cemetery, N. Wilbur Wright Road and U.S. 36, Mooreland, Henry Co., Indiana.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 307-38-6211.⁴ She was born on March 6, 1923 at Illinois.^3,4 As of May 16, 1943,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Walter Keith Smith, son of Guy S. Smith and Lucretia Miller, on May 16, 1943.^1,2 Margaret Louise Wiggins died on October 1, 1996 at Beech Grove, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 73.^3,4