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     Her married name was Willson.² Shirley L. Krentz married Robert "Willie" Willson.² Shirley L. Krentz was born on September 7, 1949 at Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.¹ As of June 22, 1979,her married name was Vance.¹ She married Don Vance on June 22, 1979.¹ Shirley L. Krentz died on February 13, 2021 at Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska, at age 71.¹ She Shirley L. Vance, 71, of Grand Island passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. There will be a private memorial service to honor Shirley's life. Shirley was born Sept. 7, 1949, in Scottsbluff, the daughter of Walter and Burtis (Bennett) Krentz. She grew up and attended school in Scottsbluff. On June 22, 1979, Shirley married Don Vance, combining their families. They made their home in Grand Island, completing their family with four more children for a total of eight. Shirley was employed as a manager with Godfather's Pizza for a number of years and partnered with her husband in owning and managing the Village Inn. Her last employment was as a bookkeeper with Nash Finch Company in North Platte. Above all, Shirley's family was the most important to her, being a part of her children's and grandchildren's lives. Those who will cherish her memory include her husband, Don; eight children, Tammy Scarborough of Grand Island, Rob Willson of Kimball, Tonya Pedersen of Elm Creek, Curt (Tabby) Vance of Olathe, Kan., Shane (Rajean) Vance of Kearney, DJ (Bethany) Vance of Grand Island, Tim (Lisa) Vance of Bend, Ore., and Mindy (Matt) Heusinkvelt of Crete; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren, with one on the way. Other survivors include two sisters, Kathy (Bob) Tarr of Woodburn, Ore., and Rae Ellen (Clarence) Brooks of Grand Island; several nieces and nephew; and her two four-legged fur babies, Wilson and Oreo. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Sharon Pile. on February 16, 2021.¹

     Her married name was Blair.¹ Her married name was Pedersen.¹ Tonya Renee Wilson married Unknown Pedersen.¹ Tonya Renee Wilson married Unknown Blair.¹ Tonya Renee Wilson was born on August 11, 1969 at Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.¹ She died on January 5, 2022 at Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebraska, at age 52.¹ She ELM CREEK - Tonya Renee Pedersen, 52, of Elm Creek passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center. A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at All Faiths Funeral Home. Dan Naranjo will officiate. Tonya was born Aug. 11, 1969, in Scottsbluff to Robert "Willie" Willson and Shirley Krentz. She grew up in Grand Island, graduating from Grand Island Senior High in 1988. Tonya spent much of her life working in customer service. Being a social person, she enjoyed working with and helping people. In her spare time, Tonya enjoyed camping, listening to music, and tanning. More than anything, she loved spending time with, dancing with, and cooking for her family and grandkids. Those left to cherish her memory include the love of her life, Jamie Graczyk; children, Nate (Emily) Willson, Jon (Megan) Blair, Cody (Carley) Pedersen and Toby (Kalaya) Pedersen; eight grandchildren; her father Don Vance; brothers, Robert Willson, Kurt Vance, Shane Vance, DJ Vance, Timmy Vance; and sisters, Tammy Scarborough and Mindy Heusinkvelt. Tonya was preceded in death by her mother Shirley; her Grams and Grandad; Aunt Sharon Pile and Uncle Bob. on January 8, 2022.¹

     Her married name was Bennett.¹ Geneva Mae Unknown married Robert Grover "Bobby" Bennett, son of Grover Columbus Bennett and Hattie Evelina Whited.¹ Geneva Mae Unknown was born on March 7, 1925.¹

     Dr. Harry Herbert Postle was buried at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁵ His Social Security Number was 285-24-1338.⁶ He was born on October 2, 1925 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.^1,3,7,6,4 He married Margaret Monnett Bennett, daughter of Hugh Monnett Bennett and Lois Helen Moore, on August 31, 1943 at Franklin Co., Ohio.¹ Dr. Harry Herbert Postle died on July 5, 2000 at age 74.^6,7