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     Her Social Security Number was 306-44-9893.³ Darla Jean Shirley was born on December 1, 1943 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,3 As of March, 1959,her married name was Via.² She married Wilton Clyde Via, son of Fred Jefferson Via Sr. and Margaret Bernice Keller, in March, 1959 at Limestone Co., Alabama.² Darla Jean Shirley and Wilton Clyde Via were divorced on September 30, 1982 at Clark Co., Nevada.⁴ Darla Jean Shirley died on June 19, 2010 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 66.^5,3

     Jason Michael Loftus was buried at Calvary Cemetery, 435 West Troy Avenue, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.² He Jason Michael Loftus, aged 34 years, joined his mother, Mary Loftus, the love of his life, Amanda O’Rear, and his other loved ones on April 14th, 2020. Jason was born in Indianapolis on March 17th, 1986. Jason was a graduate of Cardinal Ritter High School in Indianapolis and attended IVY Tech. and Ball State University in Muncie. Jason was a kind and quiet soul who enjoyed visiting with his friends, watching sports with Nick and Cathy Loftus, and spending time with his dog, Honey. He is survived by his father & stepmother Terry and Cathy J. Loftus, his sister Jennifer Loftus, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. There will be a private graveside service at Calvary Cemetery, 435 W Troy Ave. Indianapolis, where Jason will be laid to rest next to his mother.² He was born on March 17, 1986 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.² He died on April 14, 2020 at Indiana at age 34.²

     His Social Security Number was 312-50-6162.³ Michael James Kriech was buried at Holy Cross and Saint Joseph Cemetery, 2446 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,5,6,4 He and Alice Anne Via were divorced.⁵ Michael James Kriech was born on December 19, 1946 at Indiana.^2,5,7,8 He married Alice Anne Via, daughter of Fred Jefferson Via Sr. and Clara Josepha Mangin, on April 25, 1969 at Marion Co., Indiana.^9,10 Michael James Kriech died on September 17, 1979 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 32.^2,5,6,8 He Services for Lt. Michael Kriech, 32, a 10-year veteran of the Indianapolis Fire Department, will be held Friday, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Lt. Kriech, a lifelong Indianapolis resident, died Monday in Indiana University Hospital from injuries suffered Sept. 10 when a fire rescue squad he was assigned to collided with a Conrail freight train in the 800 block of East Troy Avenue. A U.S. Army veteran, he was the first Indianapolis fireman to become an Emergency Medical Technician. He was a member of the International Association of Firefighters local 416 and Indiana Firefighters Association. Lt. Kriech also was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Michael Robert Kriech; his father, Robert J. Kriech; his mother, Mrs. Mary Andrews, and his stepfather, Donald Andrews, all of Indianapolis. on September 19, 1979.⁶

     Kylee Ann Kriech was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 She was born on March 29, 2005 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,2 She died on April 20, 2005 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,2 She Kylee Ann Kriech, age 22 days, she is now resting in the arms of God. Although our sweet baby girl, Kylee, was only with us for a short time, she will forever be in our hearts. We are SO blessed that God chose us to be your family. We will love you forever. Daddy, Mommy and Braden. Kylee was a member of the Higher Calling Community Church. Kylee is survived by her loving parents, Michael R. and Carrie (Doane) Kriech; brother, Braden J. Hammond; grandparents, Daniel and Alice Benjamin, and Robert and Shirley Doane; great grandmother, Pauline R. Traverse. Join us in celebrating her life in Washington Park East Cemetery. on April 23, 2005.³

     Cecil Ray Besecker and Myrtle A. Kelley were divorced.⁴ Cecil Ray Besecker was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park, Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio.² His Social Security Number was 281-09-1637.⁶ He married Myrtle A. Kelley, daughter of Elbert Letcher Kelley and Margaret Ada Bowers.⁷ Cecil Ray Besecker was born on November 22, 1909 at Franklin Township, Darke Co., Ohio; The SSDI and his draft card have a birth year of 1908.^2,3,4,5,6 He died on December 5, 1991 at Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio, at age 82.^2,4,6 He Cecil R. Besecker, 82, of Springfield, passed away at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 1991. He was born November 22, 1909, in Laura, Ohio, the son of Bert and Mae (Wick) Besecker. He retired as a Vice-President from Peter and Russell in 1970. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Becky Besecker; two grandchildren, Brent and Jamie Besecker, all of Springfield; three brothers, Ralph of Dayton, Carl of Bradford, Ohio, and Doyle of Tucson, Arizona; two sisters, Reba Wentworth of Covington, Ohio, and Cuba Fessler of Pleasant Hill, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his parents; and three brothers, Byron, Lowell, and Joe. Funeral services will be held in Rose Hill Burial Park. Burial will follow. on December 7, 1991.²

     William J. Preston and Marjorie Lee "Margie" Kelley were divorced.³ William J. Preston was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 E. Broad St., Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁴ He was born on May 6, 1911 at Bradford, Miami Co., Ohio. He married Marjorie Lee "Margie" Kelley, daughter of Elbert Letcher Kelley and Margaret Ada Bowers, on August 6, 1934 at Miami Co., Ohio.² William J. Preston died on April 20, 1986 at age 74.

     His Social Security Number was 281-01-9009.⁵ Raymond Claire Motter was buried at Inger Cemetery, Bowstring, Itasca Co., Minnesota.¹ He was born on October 24, 1915 at Fletcher, Miami Co., Ohio.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Hattie Ruth Kelley, daughter of Elbert Letcher Kelley and Margaret Ada Bowers, on July 1, 1956 at Miami Co., Ohio.³ Raymond Claire Motter and Hattie Ruth Kelley were divorced on October 24, 1974 at Itasca Co., Minnesota.² Raymond Claire Motter died on March 19, 1991 at Itasca Co., Minnesota, at age 75.^1,4,5,7

     Jacob John Winters was buried at Castine Cemetery, Castine, Darke Co., Ohio.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 396-01-8300.⁵ He was born on February 15, 1903 at Michigan.^2,3,5,4 He married Emma Jane Kelley, daughter of Elbert Letcher Kelley and Margaret Ada Bowers, on September 22, 1939.^1,2 Jacob John Winters died on April 22, 1989 at Greenville, Darke Co., Ohio, at age 86.^2,3,5 He Jacob J. Winters, 86, of 1324 Dayton Road, died Saturday at Wayne Hospital. He was born Feb. 15, 1903, in Winters, Mich., son the late Jacob and Cora (McDonald) Winters. He was a retired self-employed furnace repairman, and he also worked at the Senior Citizens Center, Greenville. Mr. Winters was a member of the Community Church of Greenville. Survivors include his wife, Emma (Kelley); three sons, Richard of Covina, Calif., Robert of Columbus and James of Wisconsin; a daughter, Georgia Dumbroski of Wisconsin; five grandchildren; a half-brother, Wilford Walls of Detroit, Mich., and a halfsister, Eunice Covitz, also of Detroit, Mich. Burial will follow in the Castine Cemetery. on April 24, 1989.²

     Darrell Eugene Clark was buried at Highland Cemetery, 796 North High Street, Covington, Miami Co., Ohio.^1,6 His Social Security Number was 278-12-0344.³ He was born on November 6, 1923 at Covington, Miami Co., Ohio.^{1,2,3,4,5,7,6} He married Virginia Rachel Kelley, daughter of Elbert Letcher Kelley and Margaret Ada Bowers, on February 21, 1948 at Miami Co., Ohio.² Darrell Eugene Clark and Virginia Rachel Kelley were divorced on October 10, 1973 at Miami Co., Ohio.^5,8 Darrell Eugene Clark died on September 19, 1997 at Piqua, Miami Co., Ohio, at age 73.^{1,3,5,9,10,7,6} He Darrell E. Clark, 73, of 364 Harrison St., Covington, died Sept. 19 at Piqua Memorial Medical Center. Surviving are his wife, Patricia (Diltz); one son, Darrell E. Clark Jr. of Edna, Texas; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Ronald (LuAnne) Listner of Covington; three stepsons, Dan Hathaway of Piqua and Rick and Tracy Lyons, both of Covington; one grandchild; 10 step-grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn Richards of Covington. on September 28, 1997.¹⁰

     Kenneth Marvin Besecker was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio.^5,4 He BESECKER, Kenneth M., 75, passed away at home on January 24, 2014 with his wife and family by his side. He served in the U.S. Army as a Ranger and Paratrooper stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Predeceased by his parents, Ken is survived by his loving wife Carolyn (Hackett), Columbus and children Eric M. Besecker (Lisa), Petersburg, KY, Lynn (Griffin) Clouse, Centerville, Edward J. Griffin, Jr. (Mary), Springfield and Lisa Griffin, Columbus; and seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Formerly of Springfield, Ohio where he began his career at Ohio Bell Telephone Company (now AT&T), Ken retired from the company in Columbus after 30 years of service. Ken was an avid golfer, and upon retirement he and his wife enjoyed wintering in Longboat Key, Florida. Ken so loved his wife Carolyn, and he loved his children of whom he was completely supportive in all of their endeavors. He will be greatly missed by his family. Burial in Calvary Cemetery, Springfield, Ohio.⁴ He married Carolyn Marie Hackett.⁴ Kenneth Marvin Besecker was born on October 24, 1938 at Cheyenne, Laramie Co., Wyoming.^2,5,7 He married Connie M. Hedgecock on January 18, 1958 at Champaign Co., Ohio.² Kenneth Marvin Besecker and Connie M. Hedgecock were divorced on March 8, 1963 at Clark Co., Ohio.³ Kenneth Marvin Besecker died on January 24, 2014 at Clark Co., Ohio, at age 75.^4,5,7

     Connie M. Hedgecock Connie M. McConnell, 71, of Urbana, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in her residence. She was born March 10, 1939 in Springfield, OH, the daughter of Gerald and Dorthene (Kimmel) Hedgecock. Connie was employed several places throughout her lifetime. She especially enjoyed working at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Urbana. Connie was a volunteer at Mercy McAuley Center and for the Champaign County Cancer Association. She enjoyed flower gardening, bargain hunting, crafts and walking her dog "Maggie." She is survived by her husband, of 45 years, William McConnell; her daughters Shawn (Tom) Holland of Urbana and Kelly (Vern) Reif of Mechanicsburg; her grandchildren Greg, Stephanie, Julie, Chelsey, Lee, Mitch, Jack, Dorian, Aleia and Haley; her sisters Jean (Don) Greiner, June (Carl) Conner; several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; her daughters Kim and Robin; her son Bill; her sister Joyce Ropp.² She was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, 319 Patrick Avenue, Urbana, Champaign Co., Ohio.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 278-34-7774.⁵ She was born on March 10, 1939 at Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio.^1,2,3,5 As of January 18, 1958,her married name was Besecker.¹ She married Kenneth Marvin Besecker, son of Cecil Ray Besecker and Myrtle A. Kelley, on January 18, 1958 at Champaign Co., Ohio.¹ Connie M. Hedgecock and Kenneth Marvin Besecker were divorced on March 8, 1963 at Clark Co., Ohio.⁶ Connie M. Hedgecock died on March 10, 2010 at Champaign Co., Ohio, at age 71.^2,3,5

     Robin Lynn Besecker was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, 8200 West National Road, New Carlisle, Clark Co., Ohio.³ She was born on July 30, 1958 at Cumberland Co., North Carolina.^1,3 She died on October 5, 1963 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 5.^2,3 She Robin Besecker, 5, of 549 S. Kenton st., Urbana, died in Children's Hospital, Columbus, O., at 2:15 a.m. Saturday. She had been a patient since Friday. The child had been a victim of poor health born almost all of her life. She was born on July 30, 1958, in North Carolina, the daughter of Kenneth Besecker and Connie Hedgecock Besecker. Survivors are her father, Kenneth Besecker, of Bradford, O; her mother, Mrs. Connie Ellis, of the Kenton st. address; two sisters, Kimberly and Shawn, both at home; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hedgecock, of Urbana Route 1; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Besecker, of Bradford, O; several aunts and uncles. Burial will be in Glen Haven Cemetery. on October 6, 1963.³