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     William M. Fowler was born circa 1900.¹ He married Alice "Allie" Dodson, daughter of Griffin "Griff" Dodson and Isabella M. "Bell" Rule, on October 20, 1928 at Jackson Co., Missouri.¹

     Her married name was Knisal.³ Helen M. Knight married Andrew Dee Knisal.³ Helen M. Knight and Andrew Dee Knisal were divorced.⁴ Helen M. Knight was born circa September, 1917 at Kansas.¹ As of August, 1954,her married name was Babcock.⁴ She married Lyle Babcock in August, 1954 at Douglas Co., Kansas.⁴

     John Clifford Knight was buried at Sunset Lawns Cemetery, El Dorado, Butler Co., Kansas.³ He was born on October 13, 1920 at El Dorado, Butler Co., Kansas.^3,4 He died on January 31, 1968 at age 47.³

     Andrew Dee Knisal was buried at Sunset Lawns Cemetery, El Dorado, Butler Co., Kansas.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 503-01-0208.⁴ He married Helen M. Knight, daughter of John D. Knight and Myrtle I. Dodson.⁵ Andrew Dee Knisal and Helen M. Knight were divorced.⁶ Andrew Dee Knisal was born on September 10, 1912 at Dunkirk, Crawford Co., Kansas; His draft card has a birth date of Sep 22, 1908 and the SSDI has Sep 22, 1909.^1,3,2,4,7 He died on January 15, 1987 at Colorado at age 74.^3,2,4,7

     Dennis Dee "Denny" Knisal was buried at Sunset Lawns Cemetery, El Dorado, Butler Co., Kansas.^1,2 He Knisal, Dennis "Denny" Dee, 66, passed away on August 15, 2015. Denny was born on March 16, 1949 to Andrew and Helen "Knight" Knisal in Lawrence, KS. He graduated from Circle High and attended Butler Community College. Denny was married to Marilyn Marshall on August 20, 1969 in Towanda, KS. He worked at Century Plastics and then as an EMT for Butler County Ambulance and as a jailor for the Butler County Sherriff's Department all in El Dorado. He spent 4 years before retirement as a reservation agent at Best Western Reservation Center in Wichita. Denny enjoyed reading, music, sports, TV and movies but most of all he loved his family. Survivors include his wife Marilyn, his son, Andrew and wife Theresa of West Allis, WI; son Clinton of Wichita; sister Marilyn Miller of Haysville; grandchildren Tim Kassulke, Hunter Murphy, Danny Knisal, Patricia Knisal, Marshall Knisal, Evan Knisal and Ella Knisal. Denny was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Danny Knisal and Jerry Johnson; sister Carolyn Kirtley and a granddaughter Daniella Knisal. Interment will be at Sunset Lawns Cemetery, El Dorado, KS. The family wishes to thank everyone who helped care for and gave support, especially these last 3 years.² He was born on March 16, 1949 at Douglas Co., Kansas.^1,2 He married Marilyn Marshall on August 20, 1969 at Towanda, Butler Co., Kansas.^1,2 Dennis Dee "Denny" Knisal died on August 15, 2015 at Butler Co., Kansas, at age 66.^1,2

     Danny Dee Knisal was buried at Edgewood Cemetery, Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Missouri.² He was born on July 15, 1947 at Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Missouri.² He Danny Dee Knisal, three day old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dee Knisal, veterans housing unit, No. 6, died this morning at 8 o'clock at the Chillicothe Hospital. He is survived by his parents, a brother and two sisters and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Knight of Eldorado, Kans. Graveside services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at Edgewood cemetery, under the direction of Norman Funeral Home. on July 18, 1947.² He died on July 18, 1947 at Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Missouri.²

     His Social Security Number was 510-10-6643.³ Lyle Babcock was born on April 12, 1910 at Barnard, Mitchell Co., Kansas.^2,3 He married Helen M. Knight, daughter of John D. Knight and Myrtle I. Dodson, in August, 1954 at Douglas Co., Kansas.¹ Lyle Babcock died in December, 1978 at Oklahoma at age 68.³

     Gertrude Millie Cooper was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery, Mayview, Champaign Co., Illinois.³ Her Social Security Number was 347-12-9224.⁴ She was born on July 13, 1899 at Jonesboro, Craighead Co., Arkansas.^1,4 She married Dewey Daniel Donahue, son of George W. Donahue and Nettie May/Mae Smith, in 1927 at Champaign Co., Illinois.² As of April 3, 1950,her married name was Donahue.¹ Gertrude Millie Cooper married Dewey Daniel Donahue, son of George W. Donahue and Nettie May/Mae Smith, on April 3, 1950 at Indiana.¹ Gertrude Millie Cooper died in December, 1993 at Illinois at age 94.⁴

     Charles Oscar Weeks was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1803 N. Coler Avenue, Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.³ His Social Security Number was 332-07-2932.⁵ He was born on September 10, 1887 at Champaign Co., Illinois.^3,4 He married Bessie M. Donahue, daughter of George W. Donahue and Nettie May/Mae Smith, on January 24, 1907 at Piatt Co., Illinois.^1,6 Charles Oscar Weeks died on October 30, 1948 at age 61.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 324-14-5371.⁵ Her married name was Shaw.² Loretta Mae Weeks was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1803 N. Coler Avenue, Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.⁶ She married Unknown Shaw.² Loretta Mae Weeks was born on September 16, 1922 at Champaign, Champaign Co., Illinois.^5,6,2 As of October 8, 1948,her married name was Ewing.² She married Gaylord Martin Ewing on October 8, 1948 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.² Loretta Mae Weeks died on March 13, 2009 at Newman, Douglas Co., Illinois, at age 86.^5,2,6 She Loretta Mae Ewing, 86, of Urbana, formerly of Thomasboro, died Friday, March 13, 2009, at Newman Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Newman. She was born in Champaign to Charles Bessie Donahue Weeks. She married Gaylord Ewing on Oct. 8, 1948, in Urbana. He preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 1972. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Mary Weeks; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Stephen Wayne Shaw; daughter, Marlene Allison and a brother, Robert Oscar Weeks. Mrs. Ewing attended Urbana Grade School and Champaign High School. She was a meat wrapper at Eisner Grocery Store and a secretary for Dowell Ag Services. She was a caring homemaker, enjoyed her children and loved animals. on March 15, 2009.²

     His Social Security Number was 342-16-9110.⁶ Robert Oscar Weeks was buried at Monticello Cemetery, Monticello, Piatt Co., Illinois.^2,4 He was born on November 12, 1924 at Champaign, Champaign Co., Illinois.^2,4,6 He married Mary L. Burke on January 24, 1953 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois.^2,7,4 Robert Oscar Weeks died on January 23, 2008 at Monticello, Piatt Co., Illinois, at age 83.^2,7,4,6 He MONTICELLO - Robert Oscar Weeks, 83, of Monticello passed away Jan. 23, 2008, at 4:05 a.m. at Kirby Hospital. Burial will be in the Monticello Township Cemetery. Robert was born Nov. 12, 1924, in Champaign, the son of Charles Oscar and Bessie (Donahue) Weeks. On Jan. 24, 1953, he married Mary L. Burke in Springfield. She survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Gloria (Richard) Helgeson; four grandchildren, Troy, Amy, Scott and Nathan Helgeson; and sister, Loretta Ewing of Champaign. Robert graduated from Champaign Central High School. He was a bricklayer in the Champaign area; a lifelong member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. He loved his family and home. He enjoyed reading, sports, hunting and fishing. on January 24, 2008.⁴

     Mary L. Burke was buried at Monticello Cemetery, Monticello, Piatt Co., Illinois.^3,1 She Mary L. Weeks, 90, of Monticello, IL passed away at her residence on March 18, 2019. Mary was born December 31, 1928 in Macomb, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Esther (Van Ormer) Burke. She married Robert Oscar Weeks on January 24, 1953 in Springfield, IL. He passed away January 23, 2008. Mary is survived by her daughter, Gloria (Richard) Helgeson of Ballwin, MO; grandchildren, Troy (Elle) Helgeson, Amy (Steve) Bopp, Scott (Amy) Helgeson and Nathan (Tiffany) Helgeson; great grandchildren, Cole Helgeson, Logan Bopp, Eli Bopp, Avery Helgeson, Oscar Helgeson; and a brother Patrick (June) Burke of Bloomington, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Mary retired as a manager for AT&T Operator Services. She was a member of St. Philomena Catholic Church in Monticello, IL and her interests included gardening, investments, and sports. Mary had a great devotion to her faith, family, and friends. Interment will be held in Monticello Township Cemetery.¹ She was born on December 31, 1928 at Macomb, McDonough Co., Illinois.^3,1 As of January 24, 1953,her married name was Weeks.³ She married Robert Oscar Weeks, son of Charles Oscar Weeks and Bessie M. Donahue, on January 24, 1953 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois.^3,1,2 Mary L. Burke died on March 18, 2019 at Monticello, Piatt Co., Illinois, at age 90.¹