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     Kenneth J. Ward was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.² He married Dorris Lorraine Shores, daughter of Roy Leon Shores and Louise Della Smith.¹ Kenneth J. Ward was born on November 3, 1933.² He died on March 20, 1991 at age 57.²

     Kristi A. Ward was born on April 27, 1964 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.² As of circa 1984,her married name was Wahl.² She married Michael Wahl circa 1984.² Kristi A. Ward died on June 14, 2017 at Indiana at age 53.² She Kristi Ann Ward Wahl, 53, passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 1:40 a.m., surrounded by her loved ones after a valiant battle with cancer. Born April 27, 1964, in Terre Haute, Ind., she moved to Woodburn, Ind. in 1968, graduated from Woodlan High School in 1982 and attended Indiana Tech, obtaining a Certificate in Computer Programming. Kristi worked as an office manager at National Business Systems for four years, leaving that position to concentrate on raising her two sons. She then pursued a profession in food service at Ziffle's Rib Bar, where she garnered many friends, both employees and patrons. Kristi was a "people" person with an outgoing personality. So much so that she volunteered to be a participant in Research Studies involving experimental advanced cancer treatment medications. Any acquaintance became a friend and she touched many hearts. Kristi enjoyed vacationing in Vegas and organizing family holidays. Everyone enjoyed her creative gourmet cooking and baking skills. Kristi is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Michael Wahl of Fort Wayne; sons, Brandon (Abby) Wahl and Ryan Wahl, both of Fort Wayne; mother, Dorris Ward; brother Ken (Melanie) Ward; sisters, Cynthia (Ken) Barhydt, Connie (Steve) Rothgeb, Karen (Kevin) Hanefeld, and Keri (Lee) Bricault; father-in-law, Howard Wahl; mother-in-law, Pat Wahl; brothers-in-law, Dennis (Danielle) Wahl and Jerry (Tracy) Wahl; and sister-in-law, Teresa Cordes (Steve). She was loved, admired and respected by her numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Kenneth J. Ward, and her brother, Kert Ward. on June 18, 2017.²

     His Social Security Number was 316-86-2147.⁵ Curtis A. Ward was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.² He was born on June 4, 1970 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^2,3,5 He died on December 22, 1996 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 26.^2,3,5

     His Social Security Number was 319-34-1610.² Louis T. Soto was born on January 13, 1941 at Ameagle, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He married Barbara Unknown circa 1961.³ Louis T. Soto died on September 13, 2012 at Carbondale, Illinois, at age 71.^3,2 He JOHNSTON CITY — Louis “Lou” Soto, 71, passed away at 7:37 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Lou was born Jan. 13, 1941, in Ameagle, W.Va., the son of Thelma and Louis Soto. He graduated from Lane Technical High School in Chicago. Lou loved to fish and watch football with the guys, and loved his beautiful family. He was happiest when they were all together. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara; his daughter, Randi Barthel and husband, Curt, of Johnston City; and his son Scott and wife, Jen, of Salem, Wis; sisters, Marilyn Kay Reineker and partner, Jack Farley, of Baltimore, Md., Anita Humphrey and husband, Mark, of Ohio and Diana Simmons of Baltimore, Md; sister-in-law, Pam Soto of Ohio; his beloved grandchildren, Tim Soto, Eric Sagel and partner, Colleen, Sabrina Sagel, Brian French, Ashley Stevens and husband, Kevin, Heather Sagel, Kim and Aaron Henderson, Maggie Burns and husband, Eric, Tiffany Barthel, T.J. Cross, Amanda Soto and Jeanna Soto; and adored great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Soto, Devin Sagel, Mercedes Gaspar, Julia Shlyapochnik, Aiden French and Conner French. Also surviving are sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue and Marty Pechina of Sequim, Wash., and son, Mike, Cheryl and Ronald Browning of Carbondale and daughter, Dana Spears, and husband, Marcum,and Gail and Phil Kell of Cambria; and many other close family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Anthony Soto; sister, Caryn Sue Daley; brother, Donald Soto; and cousin, Martin Dale Pechina. on September 16, 2012.³

     Marilyn Kay Soto Marilyn Kay Rineker, age 78, passed away peacefully June 1, 2022 due to COPD and congestive heart failure. She was born November 3, 1943 in Maple Fork, West Virginia to Thelma Ella Buttrick & Louis Sanchez Soto. She married her ex, Monroe Benge in early 60’s together they had two children Monroe Benge Jr. who preceded her in death in 2006 and Laura Cato. She then married her love, Ronald Rineker, in October of 1968 who preceded her in death in 1992. Together they had one child, Melanie and her husband Thomas Adams. In 1974 found her loving companion Jack Farley who she spent the rest of her life with Jack preceded her in death in 2013. Marilyn was a wonderful and loving mother who was always there for her kids and grandkids. They were everything to her. Family was everything to her. A very humble woman who had a huge heart and loved to help others. It didn't matter who you were, her door was always open. She also loved to sew, make crafts and had a deep love of genealogy. Over the years she made everything from sewed clothes for her kids and little toys to beautiful flower arrangements. Her hands were rarely still even in her later years she loved her solitaire and crosswords. She also shared her love of the beach with her daughter every Saturday we headed to Porters. She loved food and cooking. She would always share her love for food such as Biscuits and Gravy, fresh cut fries for her grandkids, lasagna and real chicken and dumplings. There was always enough for anyone that came to join there would be a plate for you at the table. For many years Marilyn worked at Martins Eastwind and Traffic Dispatched, and then Eastern Auto all located in Baltimore, Maryland. It suited her servant heart and love of accounting. She said she worked because of how she was brought up by her father. She used to always say: “Do what’s right and do what’s good. Be kind and help others. The world can always use one more kind person. Mom also had a deep love for animals and made sure my love of horses was always within my reach. Loved her dogs and in her older years she loved watching the birds and always made sure I had food ready for the birds. Her life was a living example of my favorite Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 — “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” Marilyn is survived by her two sisters Diana Simmons, and Anita Humphrey and Husband Mark; preceded in death by siblings Louis and Donald Soto, and Caryn Dailey. Beloved grandchildren, Dallas Adams, Thomas Adams, Christopher Seal, Kyle Cato, Christopher Barnett, Evie, & Hilarie Yarborough, Richard Hartley and Kodi Beckwith. Secondary grandma to Justina Lassen (Jason) and Samantha (Nick) Blunt. Plus 7 great grandchildren and her many nephews and nieces. All of these she loved and touched deeply. Graveside Services will be held at the Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.⁴ She was buried at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens, 10201 Bird River Road, Middle River, Baltimore Co., Maryland.⁴ Her married name was Benge.⁴ She married Monroe Benge.⁴ Marilyn Kay Soto and Monroe Benge were divorced.⁴ Marilyn Kay Soto was born on November 3, 1943 at Maple Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of October, 1968,her married name was Reineker.⁴ She married Ronald Wayne Reineker in October, 1968.⁴ Marilyn Kay Soto died on June 1, 2022 at Maryland at age 78.⁴