Douglas Lynn Shearer
M, #4956, b. 9 May 1957, d. 28 October 1975
Parents
Biography
Douglas Lynn Shearer was born on 9 May 1957 in Oshkosh, Garden Co., NE. He died on 28 October 1975 in Kansas.
He was buried in 1975 in Oshkosh Cemetery, Oshkosh, Garden Co., NE, Findagrave #70708369.
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Carol Cross
F, #4957, b. 10 June 1942, d. 20 August 2016
Biography
Carol Cross was born on 10 June 1942 in Ogallala, Keith Co., NE. She married
Donald Lee Shearer, son of
Waldo Emerson Shearer and
Lola Leona Law, in 1972 in Grant, Perkins Co., NE. Carol Cross died on 20 August 2016 in North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Carol Shearer, 74, of North Platte, passed away August 20, 2016, at her home. She was born on June 10, 1942, in Ogallala to George and Gertrude (Harris) Cross. Carol graduated from Arthur High School in 1960. She was united in marriage to Donald Lee Shearer in 1972 at Grant and moved to Brady that same year. She lived in Brady for 17 years where they owned and operated Stuckey’s and moved? to? North Platte for the past 26 years. She was also employed by Hehnke’s in Paxton, Sixth Street, Country General and The Dollar Store, retiring in 2011. She was a member of the Eagles Club. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a stepson, Doug Shearer; granddaughter, Erin Shearer; and niece, Karen Kramer. She is survived by daughter, Julie (Mike) Snider of North Platte; stepson, Dondi (Ronda) Shearer of Kearney; brothers, Jay (Janet) Cross of Menlo Park, California and Gary (Judy) Cross of Ogallala; sisters, Ann (Bob) Kramer of North Platte and Marge (Leonard) Sherman of Loveland, Colorado; granddaughters, Heather (Jordan Warner) Shearer of Cozad, Mandy (Benny Torrez) Snider of Twin Falls, Idaho and Brooke Shearer of Kearney; grandsons, Devin (Brittany Pochop) Dunbar and Drew Dunbar both of North Platte; great grandchildren, Dylan, Elaina and Jaxon of North Platte and Twin Falls, Idaho; also many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made in her memory. A celebration of Carol’s life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, at First United Methodist Church. Private inurnment will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.
She was buried in August 2016 in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE, Findagrave #168826319.
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Reba Wanda Taylor
F, #4958, b. 1 April 1895, d. May 1986
Parents
| Daughter | Virginia Huddleston |
Biography
Reba Wanda Taylor lived in January 1920 in McCracken, Rush Co., KS. She lived in April 1930 in Poplar Street, Newton, Harvey Co., KS.
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Charles Bennett Huddleston
M, #4959, b. 12 April 1890, d. August 1966
Parents
Biography
Occupation: Barber. Charles Bennett Huddleston lived in January 1920 in Beech Avenue, McCracken, Rush Co., KS. He lived in April 1930 in Poplar Street, Newton, Harvey Co., KS.
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Aubrey Tucker
M, #4960, b. 10 October 1908, d. 1931
Parents
Biography
Aubrey Tucker was born on 10 October 1908 in Smith Center, Smith Co., KS. He died in 1931 in Smith Co., KS.
He was buried in 1931 in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, Smith Co., KS.
Cause of death: Typhoid Fever.
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Estle Ross Tucker
M, #4961, b. 6 January 1912, d. 18 September 1985
Parents
Biography
Estle Ross Tucker was born on 6 January 1912 in Smith Center, Smith Co., KS. He died on 18 September 1985 in Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI.
He was buried in September 1985 in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, Smith Co., KS.
Cause of death: Cancer.
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Merrill Eldon Colby
M, #4962, b. 7 November 1908, d. December 1973
Parents
Family: Virginia Fairfax Simpson
| Daughter | Marilyn Fairfax Colby |
| Daughter | Vergie Lee Colby |
| Daughter | Jeanette Winter Colby+ |
| Son | Merrill Eldon Colby+ |
Biography
Merrill Eldon Colby was born on 7 November 1908 in Smith Center, Smith Co., KS. He married Virginia Fairfax Simpson. He died in December 1973 in Falls Church, VA.
He was buried in 1973 in Falls Church, VA.
Occupation: Actuary, U. Cause of death: Cancer.
Note: Eldon Colby always signed his name "M. Eldon Colby." He grew up on a farm near Smith Center, Kansas and went to Washington D.C. soon after graduating from the University of Nebraska to work as a staff member for U.S. Senator McGill of Kansas. When Federal Crop Insurance started in 1938 through an Act of Congress, its first employee was Eldon Colby. Eldon traveled "the field" in his early years with the FCIC and in his trips across the country often stopped in Iowa to visit his parents and brother, Cecil. In addition to working for the FCIC for 37 years, Eldon was mayor of Falls Church, VA in the 1950's, a member of the National Press Club, and an active member of the Episcopal Church. His son, Eldon, lives at the family home at 3415 Blair Rd. Falls Church, Virginia. Merrill Eldon Colby was graduated in 1931 in University of Nebrasksa, NE.
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Cecil Duane Colby
M, #4963, b. 30 August 1910, d. 28 June 1997
Parents
| Daughter | Lyntha Carolyn Colby |
| Daughter | Mary Jo Colby+ |
| Son | Alan Cecil Colby+ |
Biography
Cecil Duane Colby was born on 30 August 1910 in Smith Center, Smith Co., KS. He married
Josephine M. Francis on 6 February 1936 in Smith Center, Smith Co., KS. He died on 28 June 1997 in Edgerton, Rock Co., WI.
He was buried in 1997 in Iowa Falls, Hardin Co., IA.
Cecil Duane Colby lived in Ackley; Iowa for 52 years; then, Edgerton, Rock Co., WI. Occupation: Farming.
Note: Cecil grew up on a farm 2 miles south of Smith Center Kansas. In 1928 he attended the University of Nebraska with a goal of becoming a coach (played football there for one semester). Because of the Depression, he returned to Smith Center where he worked in the Smith County court house and started dating Josephine Francis. They married in 1936 and in 1942 with daughter Lyntha moved to Spokane, Washington where Cecil worked 1 ½ years as a carpenter at an aluminum rolling mill (Eldon ,Virginia and daughter Marilyn were there at that time because Eldon was stationed there with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. After he fell and broke his heel, Cecil quit and returned for a brief home visit to Smith County before moving to Iowa. According to Josephine, Cecil always wanted to farm in Iowa, so after the war, they moved to a farm near Ackley and lived there for the next 52 years. Parents Vergie and Merrill Colby joined them in the late 40s. Cecil was an avid sportsman: played golf and participated in archery club-making his own bows and arrows.
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Zebbie Ann Gates
F, #4964, b. 10 February 1863, d. 25 December 1945
Parents
Biography
Zebbie Ann Gates was born on 10 February 1863 in Iowa. She married
Charles Grandison Munsinger, son of
John Christian Munsinger and
Julina Fuller, in 1883. Zebbie Ann Gates married
P. M. Stark on 12 December 1922, Ceremony by Rev. A. S. Hale. She died on 25 December 1945.
She was buried in December 1945 in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, Smith Co., KS, Findagrave #127885353.
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Anna Elizabeth Robb1
F, #4965, b. 12 October 1863, d. 21 January 1899
Parents
Biography
Anna Elizabeth Robb was born on 12 October 1863 in Lorain Co., OH.
2 She married
Losson Elmer Williams on 1 January 1885 in Anamosa, Jones Co., IA. She died on 21 January 1899 in Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA.
3 She was buried in January 1899 in Green Center Cemetery, Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #75049189.
Cause of death: Measles.
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Citations
- [S13] L5, 25, 1870 Federal Census, Jones County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 401; FHL #545900.
- [S15] Rome Twp., Dist. 339, page 486B, Dwelling 255, Family 257 Jun 1880, 1880 Federal Census, Jones County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 348; FHL #1254348.
- [S186] Jackson Twp., page 104, 1900 Federal Census, Jones County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 440; FHL #1240440.
Minnie May Robb1
F, #4966, b. 23 July 1866, d. 30 June 1941
Parents
Biography
Minnie May Robb was born on 23 July 1866 in Lorain Co., OH.
2 She married
John Daniel Smith, son of
Jacob Grove Smith and
Amanda Lucretia Simpson, on 29 February 1888 in Anamosa, Jones Co., IA,
License No. 2386
Ceremony by Rev. A. C. Manweld
Witnesses: Cyrus and Mary Miller.
Minnie May Robb died on 30 June 1941 in Anamosa, Jones Co., IA.
She was buried in July 1941 in Green Center Cemetery, Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA.
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Citations
- [S13] L5, 25, 1870 Federal Census, Jones County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 401; FHL #545900.
- [S15] Rome Twp., Dist. 339, page 486B, Dwelling 255, Family 257 Jun 1880, 1880 Federal Census, Jones County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 348; FHL #1254348.
Charlotte Lee
F, #4967, b. 12 September 1872, d. 26 April 1949
Parents
Biography
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Citations
- [S2785] Elk Twp., Dist. 131, p.328B, Dwelling 89, Family 89, 1880 Federal Census, Clayton County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 333; FHL #1254333.
Daisy D. Northrup
F, #4968, b. 22 November 1887, d. 10 August 1928
Parents
Biography
Daisy D. Northrup was born on 22 November 1887 in Iowa 1910 census shows "24" and married for 6 years.
1 She married
Fred L. Munsinger, son of
David Munsinger and
Mary Ann Parmer; Three children born to the marriage, two living as of April 1910.
1 Daisy D. Northrup married
Sherman Daniel Worden in 1914 in Wheeler Co., NE; Sherman listed Daisy as his nearest relative on his WW I draft registration, but it appeas she was already institutionalized at Norfolk, NE. She died on 10 August 1928 in Petersburg, Boone Co., NE.
Daisy D. Northrup lived in January 1920 in Hospital for Insane, Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.
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Citations
- [S1157] Petersburg, Oakland District, sheet 2A, Dwelling 20, Family 20, 1910 Federal Census, Boone County, Nebraska. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 838; FHL #1374851.
Lyle E. Munsinger
M, #4969, b. 16 March 1905, d. 8 July 1978
Parents
Family: Agnes (b. about 1906)
Biography
Lyle E. Munsinger was born on 16 March 1905 in Petersburg, Boone Co., NE.
1 He married
Agnes about 1924. He died on 8 July 1978 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
Lyle E. Munsinger lived in January 1920 in Front Street, Petersburg, Boone Co., NE.
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Citations
- [S1157] Petersburg, Oakland District, sheet 2A, Dwelling 20, Family 20, 1910 Federal Census, Boone County, Nebraska. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 838; FHL #1374851.
- [S1111] Petersburg, sheet 15A, Dwelling 25, Family 25, 1920 Federal Census, Boone County, Nebraska. Microfilm Image, Series T625, Roll 980.
Agnes
F, #4970, b. about 1906
Biography
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Keith Lawrence Munsinger
M, #4971, b. 25 September 1924, d. 6 July 2011
Parents
Biography
Keith Lawrence Munsinger was born on 25 September 1924 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. He died on 6 July 2011 in Multnomah Co., OR, Dates per SSDI, last residence Portland.
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Harold Lee Munsinger
M, #4973, b. 5 April 1902, d. 17 July 1952
Parents
Biography
Harold Lee Munsinger was born on 5 April 1902 in Petersburg, Boone Co., NE. He married
Nora Mathilda Worden, daughter of
William Clark Worden and
Lucy Rosalea Chapman, on 27 June 1927 in Red Lodge, MT. Harold Lee Munsinger died on 17 July 1952 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.
He was buried in July 1952 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Petersburg, Boone Co., NE, Findagrave #14085831.
Harold Lee Munsinger lived in January 1920 in Front Street, Petersburg, Boone Co., NE.
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Citations
- [S1111] Petersburg, sheet 15A, Dwelling 25, Family 25, 1920 Federal Census, Boone County, Nebraska. Microfilm Image, Series T625, Roll 980.
Nora Mathilda Worden
F, #4974, b. 18 May 1902, d. 27 June 1953
Parents
Biography
Nora Mathilda Worden was born on 18 May 1902 in Petersburg, Boone Co., NE. She married
Harold Lee Munsinger, son of
Fred L. Munsinger and
Daisy D. Northrup, on 27 June 1927 in Red Lodge, MT. Nora Mathilda Worden died on 27 June 1953 in Columbus, Platte Co., NE.
She was buried in 1953 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Petersburg, Boone Co., NE, Findagrave #14085848.
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Darlene Waunita Munsinger
F, #4975, b. 11 June 1928, d. 25 February 2003
Parents
Family: Bernard John Nelson (b. 16 October 1927, d. 26 October 1997)
| Son | Joseph Lee Nelson |
| Daughter | Deborah Kay Nelson |
| Daughter | Sandra Rae Nelson |
Biography
Darlene Waunita Munsinger was born on 11 June 1928 in Petersburg, Boone Co., NE.
1 She married
Bernard John Nelson, son of
Joseph C. Nelson and
Georgia Evaline Sanson, on 25 June 1950 in Fremont, Dodge Co., NE. Darlene Waunita Munsinger died on 25 February 2003 in Columbus, Platte Co., NE,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Daughter of Harold & Nora (Worden) Munsinger.
She attended school in Petersburg. On June 25, 1950 she was united in marriage to Bernard Nelson in Fremont, Nebraska. The couple lived in Columbus where Darlene worked for Becton-Dickinson, A & M Veterinarian Clinic, and Dale Electronics. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, Nebraska State Genealogical Society, and Kinseekers. Darlene enjoyed woodcarving, pottery restoration, collecting antiques, genealogical studies, and computer work.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Sandi (Mike) Beiermann of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Deborah (Eric) Jensen of Columbus, NE
Son: Joseph (Debra) Nelson of Columbus, NE
Brother: Robert (Darla) Munsinger of Ontario, CA
Sister: Marie (Richard) Penne of Spalding, NE
Twelve Grandchildren
One Great Grandchild
She was preceded by:
Husband: Bernard Nelson
Father: Harold Munsinger
Mother: Nora Munsinger
One Granddaughter.
She was buried in February 2003 in Columbus Cemetery, Columbus, Platte Co., NE, Findagrave #9312185.
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Citations
- [S1366] Ashland, Dist. 2, sheet 1A, Dwelling 8, Family 8, 1930 Federal Census, Boone County, Nebraska. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 1266; FHL #2341001.
Robert Douglass Munsinger
M, #4977, b. 26 August 1931, d. 9 August 2010
Parents
Biography
Robert Douglass Munsinger was born on 26 August 1931 in Boone Co. (probably), NE. He married
Darla Mae Medinger, daughter of
Adolph Medinger and
Frieda Viola Eschliman, on 13 December 1953 in First Methodist Church, Columbus, Platte Co., NE,
Wedding annoucement -- Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, Nebraska; Sunday, 27 DEC 1953, p.22 (Newspapers.com):
Medinger-Munsinger Nuptials Solemnized
COLUMBUS -- Miss Darla Mae Medinger and Robert Munsinger, USN, were married Dec. 13 at First Methodist Church. The Rev. Paul Hillman officiated at the double ring ceremony at 3 p.m.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Frieda Medinger of Columbus and Adolph Medinger of Grand Island.
Attendants were Mrs. Bernard Nelson, sister of the bridegroom, and Lawrence Haselhorst. Ushers were Roy From and Willard Griffiths.
Mr. and Mrs. Munsinger will live on Staten Island, N.Y.
Robert Douglass Munsinger died on 9 August 2010 in San Bernardino Co., CA, dates per SSDI.
He was buried in August 2010 in Riverside National Cemetery, Riveside, Riverside Co., CA.
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Bernard John Nelson
M, #4978, b. 16 October 1927, d. 26 October 1997
Parents
| Son | Joseph Lee Nelson |
| Daughter | Deborah Kay Nelson |
| Daughter | Sandra Rae Nelson |
Biography
Bernard John Nelson was born on 16 October 1927. He married
Darlene Waunita Munsinger, daughter of
Harold Lee Munsinger and
Nora Mathilda Worden, on 25 June 1950 in Fremont, Dodge Co., NE. Bernard John Nelson died on 26 October 1997 in Columbus, Platte Co., NE,
Obituary -- The Columbus Telegram, Columbus, Nebraska; Tuesday, 28 OCT 1997, p.6 (Newspapers.com):
Bernard Nelson
COLUMBUS -- Bernard Nelson, 70, 2663 45th Ave., died Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997, at Columbus Community Hospital Inc.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Columbus with the Rev. Dave Heintzleman officiating. Burial is at Columbus Cemetery with military honors conducted by Hartman Post 84 American Legion Honor Guard.
Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at McKown Funeral Chapel and 1 p.m. until services Wednesday at the church.
Mr. Nelson was born Oct. 16, 1927, at Jewel, Iowa, to Joseph and Georgia (Sanson) Nelson. He graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Guam and Saipan.
He married Darlene Munsinger June 25, 1950, at Fremont. He worked at the Columbus Police Department, was a city/county youth counselor and later worked at O. L. Scheer in Columbus.
He was a past member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was a member of the church.
Survivors include his wife; one son, Joseph (Debra) of Columbus; two daughters, Deborah K. Ryba and Sandi (Mike) Beiermann, both of Columbus; two sisters, Victoria (Lester) Merha of Harrison, Mont., and Phyllis (Wallace) Phillips of Ashboro, N.C.; and 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Nadine Dory; one brother, Ronald; and one grandchild.
Memorials may be given to donors' choice.
He was buried in October 1997 in Columbus Cemetery, Columbus, Platte Co., NE, Findagrave #13820346.
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Darla Mae Medinger
F, #4980, b. 16 May 1937, d. 26 August 2015
Parents
Biography
Darla Mae Medinger was born on 16 May 1937. She married
Robert Douglass Munsinger, son of
Harold Lee Munsinger and
Nora Mathilda Worden, on 13 December 1953 in First Methodist Church, Columbus, Platte Co., NE,
Wedding annoucement -- Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, Nebraska; Sunday, 27 DEC 1953, p.22 (Newspapers.com):
Medinger-Munsinger Nuptials Solemnized
COLUMBUS -- Miss Darla Mae Medinger and Robert Munsinger, USN, were married Dec. 13 at First Methodist Church. The Rev. Paul Hillman officiated at the double ring ceremony at 3 p.m.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Frieda Medinger of Columbus and Adolph Medinger of Grand Island.
Attendants were Mrs. Bernard Nelson, sister of the bridegroom, and Lawrence Haselhorst. Ushers were Roy From and Willard Griffiths.
Mr. and Mrs. Munsinger will live on Staten Island, N.Y.
Darla Mae Medinger died on 26 August 2015.
She was buried in August 2015 in Riverside National Cemetery, Riveside, Riverside Co., CA.
Darla Mae Medinger lived in 1959 in Azusa, Los Angeles Co., CA. She lived in 1966 in Azusa, Los Angeles Co., CA. She lived in 1993 in Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA.
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