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     Lois Elizabeth Kistler was buried at Mendon Township Cemetery, Mendon, St. Joseph Co., Michigan.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 365-03-8242.⁵ She was born on May 20, 1896 at Royal Center, Cass Co., Indiana.^1,6,5 As of June 6, 1915,her married name was Miller.¹ She married Clifford Edward Miller Sr., son of John Robert Miller and Anna Mae Conner, on June 6, 1915 at Cass Co., Indiana.^1,7 Lois Elizabeth Kistler and Clifford Edward Miller Sr. were divorced on May 12, 1924 at Ingham Co., Michigan.⁷ Lois Elizabeth Kistler died on April 21, 1972 at Vicksburg, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan, at age 75.^6,3 She MENDON - Services were held today for Mrs. Lois Elizabeth (Kistler) Shank, 75, of 1291 Buchner Road, who died Friday in Franklin Community Hospital, Vicksburg. She was the widow of James Shank. Surviving are a son, Clifford Miller of Royal Center, Ind; three grandchildren, and brothers, Emmett Kistler of Royal Center, Ind., and George of Red Key., Ind. on April 24, 1972.³

     Clifford Edward Miller Jr. was buried at Kistler Cemetery, Royal Center, Cass Co., Indiana.^2,3 He Clifford E. Miller, 91, of Royal Center passed away at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Miller's Merry Manor in Logansport. Born on July 24, 1921 in Royal Center, he was the son of the late Clifford E. Miller, Sr. and Lois Elizabeth (Kistler) Miller Shank. On April 10, 1948 he married May Girton Welsh, she survives. He was a 1939 Royal Center High School graduate. Clifford was a WWII Army Air Veteran who was stationed in India from 1941 to 1945 as an airplane mechanic. He was employed at Logan Machine for 45 years as a machinist and retired in 1985. He was a member of Baptist Christian Church in Royal Center where he served as an Elder for 50 years. Clifford was also a 50 year member of the Royal Center Masonic Lodge #585 and he loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, May Miller of Royal Center, daughters, Elaine Funk and husband Conrad of Royal Center, Julie Gunn and husband John of Greenwood and Lori Sylvester and husband Dan of Walton, grandchildren, Jeff Funk and wife Kathy of Royal Center, Ryan Funk and wife Holly of Royal Center, Eric Sylvester and wife Lena of Logansport, Alyson Tucker and husband Brian of Rochester and Brian Gunn of Greenwood and great grandchildren, Bryce Funk, Jacob Funk, Kaylee Funk, Erica Sylvester, Kaidan Sylvester, Leah Sylvester, Johnathan Tucker, Wesley Tucker, Orian Tucker and Lexi Baker. Burial with military rites will be conducted at Kistler Cemetery in Royal Center.² He was born on July 24, 1921 at Royal Center, Cass Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,4 He married Aminda May Girton on April 10, 1948.^2,3,6 Clifford Edward Miller Jr. died on May 29, 2013 at Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana, at age 91.^2,3

     Aminda May Girton A. May Miller, 97, of Royal Center, passed away at 3:02 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Miller's Merry Manor in Logansport. Born on June 12, 1924, in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Galen and Sylvia (Baker) Girton. She was a 1942 Winamac High School graduate. In March of 1944, she married Melvin Leroy Welsh. He died in the Battle of Iwo Jima in February of 1945. May graduated from The Approved Beauty College of Indianapolis in 1946. She owned and operated the Mary May Beauty Shop in Winamac with her lifelong friend, Mary Haschel, from 1947 to 1950. She later married Clifford E. Miller, of Royal Center, in April of 1948. They were married for 65 years until his death in May of 2013. May also worked in the Pioneer Elementary cafeteria from 1963 to 1980. She also worked for several years for Seidel's Catering in Star City. She was a member of the Baptist Christian Church and taught Sunday school for years. May also served as a deaconess and financial secretary, and she organized many funeral dinners for grieving families. She enjoyed sewing clothes for her daughters and grandchildren and spending time with her family. Survivors include her daughters, Elaine Funk, of Royal Center, Julie Gunn (John), of Greenwood, and Lori Sylvester (Dan), of Walton; grandchildren, Jeffrey Funk (Kathy), of Royal Center, Ryan Funk (Holly), of Royal Center, Eric Sylvester (Lena), of Logansport, Alyson Tucker (Brian), of Argos, and Brian Gunn, of Greenwood; great-grandchildren, Bryce Funk, Jacob Funk, Kaylee Funk, Erica Sylvester, Kaidan Sylvester, Leah Sylvester, Johnathan Tucker, Wesley Tucker, Orian Tucker, Kyrin Tucker, Josiah Tucker and Lexi Baker; and brother, Gene Girton, of Colorado. She was also preceded in death by brothers Francis Girton, John Girton, Arwine Girton, Guy Girton, Frank Girton, Don Girton and Clarence Girton; and son-in-law, Conrad Funk. Burial will be at Kistler Cemetery.¹ She was buried at Kistler Cemetery, Royal Center, Cass Co., Indiana.^3,1 She was born on June 12, 1924 at Winamac, Pulaski Co., Indiana.^3,1 As of April 10, 1948,her married name was Miller.⁴ She married Clifford Edward Miller Jr., son of Clifford Edward Miller Sr. and Lois Elizabeth Kistler, on April 10, 1948.^4,3,1 Aminda May Girton died on November 19, 2021 at Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana, at age 97.¹

     Conrad Dee Funk was buried at Kistler Cemetery, Royal Center, Cass Co., Indiana.³ He was born on August 7, 1948 at Winamac, Pulaski Co., Indiana.³ He married Jennifer Elaine Miller, daughter of Clifford Edward Miller Jr. and Aminda May Girton, on June 24, 1969 at Royal Center, Cass Co., Indiana.^1,2 Conrad Dee Funk died on November 29, 2019 at Cass Co., Indiana, at age 71.³ He Conrad D. Funk, 71, of Royal Center passed away at 4:20 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born on August 7, 1948 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Merlin and Mary Alice (Mansfield) Funk. He was a 1966 Pioneer High School graduate and a U.S. Army veteran. On June 21, 1969 he married J. Elaine Miller, she survives. Conrad was a shop foreman for the Cass County Highway Department retiring in 2011. He owned and operated Conrad's Small Engine Repair in Royal Center for many years and was also a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Baptist Christian Church where he served as elder, deacon and trustee. Conrad was also a member of Indiana Farm Bureau and the Cass County Indiana Farm Bureau District Board. He enjoyed tractor pulling, International tractors, and spending time with his family. Conrad was Past President of the Royal Center Town Board, a member of Royal Center Lions Club, Jaycees and a life member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Funk of Royal Center, sons, Jeff Funk and wife Kathy of Royal Center and Ryan Funk and wife Holly of Royal Center, brother, Robert "Bob" Funk and wife Deb of Royal Center and Garry Funk of Florida, sisters, Deena Hubler and husband Bob of Jasper and Michele Corey and husband David of Fishers and grandchildren, Bryce, Jacob, Kaylee, and Lexi. Burial with military rites will be performed at Kistler Cemetery, Royal Center. on December 2, 2019.³

     Gertrude Mae Simpson was buried at Sugar Grove Church Cemetery, County Road 2300 E, Kidley, Edgar Co., Illinois.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 304-16-8820.⁴ She was born on April 25, 1901 at Kidley, Edgar Co., Illinois.^1,2,4 As of August 23, 1919,her married name was Miller.¹ She married Floyd Herschel Miller, son of John Robert Miller and Anna Mae Conner, on August 23, 1919 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ Gertrude Mae Simpson died on March 8, 1992 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, at age 90.^2,4 She OZARK - Gertrude M. Montz, 90, Ozark, died Sunday morning in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Born April 25, 1901, in Kidley, Ill., she was the daughter of William Henry and Minnie Simpson. She lived much of her life In Frankfort, Ill., before moving to Ozark in 1961. She was a member of Ozark United Methodist Church, She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin John Montz; a son, Wayne Miller; and a step-grandson, Toby. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Davis, Cincinnati, Ohio; a sister, Carrie Kinney; a half-brother, Henry Simpson, both of the state of California; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery, near Paris, Ill. on March 10, 1992.²

     Wayne Hershel Miller was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Borger, Hutchinson Co., Texas.⁶ He married Betty Lou Gentry.⁵ Wayne Hershel Miller was born on August 26, 1920 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.^3,6 He Services for Wayne H. Miller, 53, of 812 E. Grand, are pending with Ed Brown & Sons Funeral Directors. Miller was dead on arrival at 9:15 a.m. today at North Plains Hospital following an apparent heart attack. He was a worker for Fish Engineering and Construction Company and was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty Lou of the home; six sons, Timmy, Todd and Tracy Miller, all of the home, Toby, Tommy and Terry Florer, all of Amarillo; two daughters, Dawn Florer of the home and Mrs. Nancy Haws of Houston; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Davis of Cincinnati, Ohio; his father, Floyd Miller of St. Petersburg, Fla; his mother, Mrs. Alvin Montz of Ozark, Mo. on April 4, 1974.⁵ He died on April 4, 1974 at Borger, Hutchinson Co., Texas, at age 53.^5,6,7

     Her married name was Davis.⁴ Virginia Bell Miller married Burton Andrew Davis Sr.⁷ Virginia Bell Miller was born on March 12, 1924 at Frankfort, Clinton Co., Indiana.³

     His Social Security Number was 308-05-0179.⁴ Burton Andrew Davis Sr. was buried at Rest Haven Memorial Park, 10209 Plainfield Road, Evendale, Hamilton Co., Ohio.³ He married Virginia Bell Miller, daughter of Floyd Herschel Miller and Gertrude Mae Simpson.¹ Burton Andrew Davis Sr. was born on June 26, 1918 at Hardin Co., Kentucky.^2,5,4,6 He died on July 4, 1986 at Montgomery, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 68.^1,5,7 He DAVIS, Burton A., Sr., beloved husband of Virginia Davis (nee Miller), devoted father of Burton A. Davis, Jr., and Debbie A. Davis, dear brother of Rev. James R. Davis, St. Petersburg, FL, Dan Davis of Frankfort, IN, and Betty Baldwin of Wilmington, CA, also survived by two grandchildren. Friday, July 4, 1986. on July 7, 1986.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 462-20-2039.² Her married name was Miller.³ Betty Lou Gentry married Wayne Hershel Miller, son of Floyd Herschel Miller and Gertrude Mae Simpson.³ Betty Lou Gentry was born on January 17, 1924 at Sapulpa, Creek Co., Oklahoma.^2,1 She died on April 9, 2005 at Texas at age 81.²