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     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

     Gaylord Martin Ewing was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1803 N. Coler Avenue, Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.² His Social Security Number was 347-10-7085.⁴ He was born on August 7, 1915 at Noble, Richland Co., Illinois.^2,4,5,3 He married Loretta Mae Weeks, daughter of Charles Oscar Weeks and Bessie M. Donahue, on October 8, 1948 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.¹ Gaylord Martin Ewing died on January 3, 1972 at age 56.^1,2,5

     Wayne Stephen "Steve" Shaw was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1803 N. Coler Avenue, Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.² His Social Security Number was 321-36-6857.³ He was born on January 26, 1944 at Champaign, Champaign Co., Illinois.^2,3 He died on November 13, 2006 at Illinois at age 62.^2,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 346-52-2277.² Marlene Marie Ewing was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1803 N. Coler Avenue, Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.^4,3 Her married name was Allison.¹ She married Unknown Allison.^1,2,3 Marlene Marie Ewing was born on August 8, 1958 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.^4,2 She died on January 21, 2000 at Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa, at age 41.^4,2,3 She THOMASBORO - Marlene Ewing-Allison, 41, of Willowbrook, formerly of Thomasboro, died Friday (Jan. 21, 2000) in Davenport, Iowa. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana. on January 23, 2000.³

     Unknown Allison was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1803 N. Coler Avenue, Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.² He married Marlene Marie Ewing, daughter of Gaylord Martin Ewing and Loretta Mae Weeks.^1,3,4 Unknown Allison was born on August 8, 1958.² He died on January 21, 2000 at age 41.²

     Edward Fredrick W. Wegner was buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.¹ He was born on October 27, 1890 at Arcadia, Carroll Co., Iowa.^2,3,4,5 He married Dorothy Arveda Donahue, daughter of George W. Donahue and Nettie May/Mae Smith, in March, 1918 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.^6,7 Edward Fredrick W. Wegner died on February 12, 1958 at Iowa at age 67.¹

     Georgia June Wegner was buried at Fairview Cemetery, 308 Lafayette Avenue, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.² He died on March 5, 1921 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.¹ He was born on March 5, 1921 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.²

     Katherine Mae/May Wegner Katherine Wegner Metzger, of Cedar Creek, NE passed away at the Louisville Care Community on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, where she had resided since April 2009. Katherine was born on December 24, 1922, in Council Bluffs, to Edward F. and Dorothy (Donahue) Wegner. She was raised and schooled in Council Bluffs, graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School. Katherine was engaged to John Hildebrand of New York City. John was killed in action during World War II while aboard a Naval Ship that was hit by a Japanese Torpedo. She later met Captain William A Metzger and they were married on April 7, 1948, in Council Bluff, IA. They made their home at the family farm in Cedar Creek, NE. Katherine was a past member of P.E.O. Chapter F, in Plattsmouth, Louisville Women's Auxiliary, a 4-H Leader, and St. Mary's Guild, St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Plattsmouth. Katherine loved her family and all the special pets she adored throughout her life and made the best beef stroganoff in Cass County. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa & husband Jim Grotrian, of Plattsmouth, NE, Christine & husband Edward Lacy, of Loveland, CO, Michele Metzger, Nicollet, MN, and son William & wife Teri Metzger, of Cedar Creek, NE, granddaughters Jennifer Lacy, Elizabeth Metzger and Amelia Nelson, grandsons Will Lacy, Chris Metzger, Alex Metzger, and Tory Nelson, one brother, Edward & wife Anna Mae, of Council Bluffs, IA, nephew James (Sandy) Hall, of Landisville PA, nieces Cathy Borland, of Steamboat Springs, CO, Susan (John) Coursolle, of Savage, MN, and Sherry (Randy) Leaders, of Elkhorn. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward & Dorothy Wegner, in-laws Christian & E. Belle Metzger; brother and sister-in-law Neil & Marguerite (Metzger) Hall; and her beloved husband William. Graveside Services will be Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 2:00 P.M. at Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth, NE. She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth, Cass Co., Nebraska.^1,7 Her Social Security Number was 483-18-6115.⁸ She was born on December 24, 1922 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.^1,7,8,2 As of April 7, 1948,her married name was Metzger.¹ She married William Allan Metzger on April 7, 1948 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.^1,6,9 Katherine Mae/May Wegner died on May 24, 2011 at Plattsmouth, Cass Co., Nebraska, at age 88.^1,7,8

     William Allan Metzger was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth, Cass Co., Nebraska.² His Social Security Number was 505-44-9726.⁵ He was born on October 21, 1914 at Mynard, Cass Co., Nebraska.^2,3,5,4,6 He married Katherine Mae/May Wegner, daughter of Edward Fredrick W. Wegner and Dorothy Arveda Donahue, on April 7, 1948 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.^1,7,8 William Allan Metzger died on July 21, 1985 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska, at age 70.^2,3 He Private services were Thursday, July 25th at St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Plattsmouth for former State Senator William A. Metzger, 70, of Cedar Creek. He passed away Sunday morning, July 21, of a heart attack at Bishop Clarkson Hospital in Omaha where he had undergone surgery earlier in the week. William A. Metzger was born October 21, 1914 in Mynard, Nebraska the son of Christian E. and Etta Belle Martin Metzger. He graduated from Omaha Central High School and attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln for several years. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity while at NU. During World War II, he served at the rank of captain in the US Army in the Quartermaster Corps. Following his service he farmed and raised cattle on the family farm by Cedar Creek. Until his retirement earlier this decade, he sold insurance and real estate through the Schneider-Metzger-Fitch agency in Plattsmouth. Senator Metzger had a long and distinguished career of public service to Nebraska. He served four terms in the Nebraska Unicameral, 1941, 1947, 1949 and 1955. At the time he served the 2nd district was compromised of Cass and Sarpy counties. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), serving from 1963 until 1974. He served as vice-president to the board for four of those years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 56 in Plattsmouth. His local service included membership on the Cass County Planning Commission, and the Plattsmouth Public Schools Cooperative-Vocational Education Committee. He also served on the judicial nominating commission for the Nebraska State Supreme Court, Fourth District. In 1967 he reigned as King of the Kass Kounty King Korn Karnival. In 1967 the Metzger Family was recognized for the AkSarBen Pioneer Farm program for 100 years of continuous ownership of the family farm by Cedar Creek. He was a communicant of State Lukes Episcopal Church in Plattsmouth. He is survived by his wife, Katherine, daughters Lisa Metzger of Lincoln, Christine Lacy, Loveland, Colorado, Michele Metzger, Maryville, Missouri, son William R. Metzger of Cedar Creek, sister, Marguerite Metzger Hall of Lincoln. on July 22, 1985.³