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     Margaret Viola Somers was buried at Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.² She was born on June 14, 1901 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of June 22, 1936,her married name was Meade.¹ She married William "Bill" "Willie" Meade, son of Delbert Oakwood Meade and Ida Ellen Smith, on June 22, 1936 at Indiana.¹ Margaret Viola Somers and William "Bill" "Willie" Meade were divorced before April, 1940.³ Margaret Viola Somers died on April 26, 1980 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 78.²

     Ray Dewayne Beaman Ray D. Beaman, 74, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Brazil, died unexpectedly Aug. 17, 2016 in Orlando, due to heart issues. He was born June 22, 1942 in Greencastle, the son of Ralph "Tarz" Beaman and Devona Miller Beaman. He graduated from Greencastle High School, Class of 1960. He was very active in sports in high school, excelling in basketball and softball. He also played football. Later in life he was an avid golfer. As a young man, he started coming to Brazil to play baseball at Roy Brann Ballfield. During this time, he met lifelong friends, whom he still remained close to through the years. As a young man, Ray entered into the Army National Guard, serving from 1966-71. Although he lived in Florida for many years, he still thought of Brazil as home. He enjoyed his visits to Brazil, staying with Tanya and Brent, and getting to spend time with Kade and his friends. He treasured his time in Florida as well, with his son Larry, his sister Pam and extended family. Ray worked for IBM in Greencastle and later was transferred to IBM at Boca Raton. He retired at the age of 45, but always kept busy working at golf courses, including PGA National, Breakers West in Florida and Forest Park in Brazil. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Brent Baker of Brazil; stepson, Larry Wexler, DVM and wife Megan of Ocala, Fla; sister, Pam Payne of Orlando; niece, Brooke Gregory (Mark), nephew Chad Payne (Cyndi); stepdaughter, Kim Mills and husband Chris of Coral Springs, Fla; grandchildren Kade Baker and wife Shelby of Brazil, Annabelle Wexler, Lucy Wexler, Jordan Mills, and Sydney Mills; great-nieces and great-nephews, Brock, Carsyn, Camden, Channing and Collins. He also had a close group of friends and golfing buddies in Brazil and Orlando that he leaves behind. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother-in-law, Steve Payne. At his request, cremation was chosen.³ He and Ruthann Butler were divorced.¹ Ray Dewayne Beaman was born on June 22, 1942 at Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana.^2,3 He married Ruthann Butler, daughter of George Noble "Nobe" Butler and Bonnie Mae Daniels, on December 26, 1962 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.¹ Ray Dewayne Beaman died on August 17, 2016 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 74.³

     William Arthur Pugh was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁴ His Social Security Number was 307-05-5992.⁵ He was born on July 11, 1914 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2,5,4 He married Opal Louise Butler, daughter of George Washington Butler and Henrietta Thomas, on November 30, 1940 at Indiana.¹ William Arthur Pugh died on March 13, 1969 at Arizona at age 54.^5,4

     Stuart Law Silvers was born on December 15, 1930 at Harco, Saline Co., Illinois.² He married Sydney Althea Trump, daughter of Cecil Owen Trump and Fleeta May Butler, on February 11, 1952 at Indiana.^3,4,1,2

     His Social Security Number was 310-80-8846.⁶ Victor Stuart Silvers was buried at Washington Park North Cemetery, 2702 Kessler Boulevard, W. Drive, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,4 He was born on March 4, 1962 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^6,2,4 He died on February 20, 1991 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 28.^6,3,4 He Victor S. Silvers, 28, Indianapolis, died Wednesday. Services will be private. Survivors: parents, Stuart L. and Sydney A. Silvers; sister, Nancy J. Silvers; grandmother, Fannie Silvers. on February 22, 1991.³

     Thomas Roscoe Allen was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.¹ He was born on November 2, 1893 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 He married Ruth Ball circa 1912.^5,6 Thomas Roscoe Allen and Ruth Ball were divorced before April, 1940.⁷ Thomas Roscoe Allen died on June 18, 1941 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 47.¹

     Ruth Ball was born circa 1895 at Indiana.³ As of circa 1912,her married name was Allen.⁴ She married Thomas Roscoe Allen, son of Thomas R. Allen and Octavia M. Pilant, circa 1912.^1,4 Ruth Ball and Thomas Roscoe Allen were divorced before April, 1940.⁵ Ruth Ball died on January 1, 1956 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.²

     His Social Security Number was 315-07-0560.⁸ Charles Melvin Allen was buried at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood, Johnson Co., Indiana.^9,4 He was born on July 11, 1917 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,8,4 He married Helen Jane Smith on September 3, 1940 at Whiteland, Johnson Co., Indiana.^2,4 Charles Melvin Allen died on February 24, 2004 at College Station, Brazos Co., Texas, at age 86.^8,4 He Charles Melvin Allen 76, of College Station, Texas, formerly of the Indianapolis area, passed away on February 24, 2004 in College Station, Texas. He was born in Clay County, Indiana on July 11, 1917, son to Roscoe and Ruth "Ball" Allen, both whom preceded him in death. He married Jane Smith on September 15, 1940 and she preceded him in death. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by one son, Charles. Mr. Allen was a Junior High School Teacher in the Indianapolis area, a member of The French Lick-West Baden Lions Club, Whiteland Masonic Lodge and Order of Eastern Star of Whiteland, IN. Survivors include one daughter, Charlotte Mikulec of Bryan, TX; one sister, Mary Burke of Indianapolis, IN; and three grandchildren. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Greenwood. on February 28, 2004.⁴

     Edward Thomas Allen was buried at Poff Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.¹ He was born on April 24, 1914 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana; His death certificate has a birth date of Jul 28, 1915.^1,2 He died on September 2, 1915 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 1.¹

     Helen Jane Smith was buried at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood, Johnson Co., Indiana.^4,3 She was born on September 20, 1916 at Johnson Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 As of September 3, 1940,her married name was Allen.¹ She married Charles Melvin Allen, son of Thomas Roscoe Allen and Ruth Ball, on September 3, 1940 at Whiteland, Johnson Co., Indiana.^1,5 Helen Jane Smith died on September 15, 2001 at Jasper, Dubois Co., Indiana, at age 84.³

     His Social Security Number was 315-05-8780.² Robert Russell Allen Sr. was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^3,7 He married Edna L. Sexton.³ Robert Russell Allen Sr. was born on April 12, 1919 at Cardonia, Clay Co., Indiana.^2,3,5,6 He married June Ann Thompson on August 17, 1968 at Speedway, Marion Co., Indiana.⁴ Robert Russell Allen Sr. died on August 6, 1975 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 56.^2,3,6

     Ruth Octavia Allen was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.⁴ Her married name was James.⁵ She married Robert Morris James.^5,6 Ruth Octavia Allen was born on February 15, 1922 at Cardonia, Clay Co., Indiana.^3,4 She died on April 23, 1968 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 46.^5,4 She BRAZIL, Ind. - Mrs. Octavia James, 46, RR 3, died at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday in Clay County Hospital. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, and was a secretary at Clay County Hospital. Surviving are the husband, Robert M; two daughters, Mrs. Dixie McGinty, Brazil, and Mrs. Beckey Pieske, Francesville, Ind; a son, R.C. James, Brazil; three brothers, Charles Allen, Franklin, Ind., Robert Allen, Speedway, Ind; and Eugene Allen, Hollywood, Calif; a sister, Mrs. Marabelle Burke, Indianapolis, and four grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lawson Funeral Home, with Judge Robert B. Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Calcutta Cemetery. on April 24, 1968.⁵

     Marabelle "Mary" "Mary Belle" Allen was buried at Lincoln Memory Gardens, Whitestown, Boone Co., Indiana.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 303-28-5323.⁷ She and Bill Gillespie Burke were divorced.⁸ Marabelle "Mary" "Mary Belle" Allen was born on June 16, 1924 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana; The SSDI and her obituary have a birth date of Jun 15, 1924.^6,7,4 As of March 13, 1943,her married name was Burke.³ She married Bill Gillespie Burke on March 13, 1943 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.³ Marabelle "Mary" "Mary Belle" Allen died on March 20, 2012 at Indiana at age 87.^7,4 She Marabelle A. Burke, 87, Avon, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. She was born June 15, 1924 in Brazil, IN, the daughter of Roscoe and Ruth Ball Allen. She was preceded in death by a son, Scott Burke. She is survived by two daughters, Ruthanne Tsakrios and Sally Litchfield; a son, William Burke; 43 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday March 23, 2012 in Lincoln Memory Gardens Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. on March 22, 2012.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 310-26-4205.⁴ Roscoe Eugene Allen was born on November 7, 1930 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^4,2,3 He died on November 15, 2000 at Fresno Co., California, at age 70.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 317-64-1298.⁵ Charles Joseph "Joe" Allen was buried at Wininger Cemetery, Hillham, Dubois Co., Indiana.³ He was born on December 30, 1956 at Whiteland, Johnson Co., Indiana.^1,5,3 He married Sandra Adams on June 22, 1983 at Jasper, Dubois Co., Indiana.² Charles Joseph "Joe" Allen died on March 12, 2000 at Corydon, Harrison Co., Indiana, at age 43.^1,5,3

     Bill Gillespie Burke was buried at Floral Park Cemetery, 3659 Cossell Road, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.³ He and Marabelle "Mary" "Mary Belle" Allen were divorced.³ Bill Gillespie Burke was born on July 30, 1924 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^2,3 He married Marabelle "Mary" "Mary Belle" Allen, daughter of Thomas Roscoe Allen and Ruth Ball, on March 13, 1943 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana.¹ Bill Gillespie Burke died on April 10, 2016 at Tempe, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 91.³ He Bill Gillespie Burke, 91, was born in Brazil, Indiana on July 30, 1924 to Claude and Bessie Burke. He passed away on April 10, 2016 in Tempe Arizona. He graduated from Brazil High School in 1942 and served in the US Army during World War II and also the US Navy during the Korean War. He retired from Allison Division in Speedway Indiana in 1969 and was living in Mesa Arizona at time of his death. He was a member of the VFW Post 1587 and Speedway Masonic Lodgein, Indiana and also a member of Broadway Christian Church in Mesa Arizona. Survivors include his wife; Doris and three children; (son) William E. Burke, (daughter) Ruthanne Tsakrios, (daughter) Sally Litch?eld and (sister) MaryJane Christopher plus 12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, grandparents, Son (Scott), step-brother (Earl Ridener) and one great-granddaughter.A graveside service will be held at Floral Park Cemetery on Monday, June 27, 2016 at 10a.m. on June 26, 2016.³