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Richard Bernard Gleason

M, #126181, b. 19 June 1927, d. 20 February 2017
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Family: Karen Marie Svenson

DaughterAnn Marie Gleason+

Biography

Richard Bernard Gleason was born on 19 June 1927. He married Karen Marie Svenson on 2 June 1956 in St. Patrick's Church, Elkhart, Logan Co., IL. He died on 20 February 2017.

He was buried in 2017 in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Findagrave #176694569.
Richard Bernard Gleason began military service Korean War service, U.S. Army, Cpl. He lived on 17 August 1966 in Elkhart, Logan Co., IL. Occupation: farming in Logan Co., IL.
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Edna

F, #126182, b. 11 January 1896, d. 1980
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Biography

Edna was born on 11 January 1896 in North Dakota. She married William Albert Curry, son of James Albert Curry and Emma Isadora Rigg, before April 1930. Edna died in 1980.

She was buried in 1980 in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL, Findagrave #181126294.
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Loyal S. Hammer

M, #126183, b. 6 December 1900, d. 25 May 1994

Parents

FatherCharles A. Hammer (b. 22 March 1873, d. 21 October 1960)
MotherElizabeth Schuler (b. January 1877, d. 22 February 1959)
Pedigree Link

Family: Halcyon May Curry (b. 28 March 1897, d. 2 June 1997)

DaughterCarol June Hammer+ (b. 7 December 1927, d. 20 October 2014)
DaughterCalista Jeanne Hammer (b. 1931, d. 24 October 1957)
DaughterDoris Beth Hammer+

Biography

Loyal S. Hammer was born on 6 December 1900 in Illinois.1 He married Halcyon May Curry, daughter of James Albert Curry and Emma Isadora Rigg, on 28 June 1922 in Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL. Loyal S. Hammer died on 25 May 1994 in Whiteside Co., IL.

He was buried in May 1994 in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, Whiteside Co., IL, Findagrave #114267646.
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Citations

  1. [S4659] Lyndon Twp., Dist. 0020, sheet 1A-B, Dwelling 11, Family 11, 1930 Federal Census, Whiteside County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 566; FHL #2340301.

Carol June Hammer1

F, #126184, b. 7 December 1927, d. 20 October 2014

Parents

FatherLoyal S. Hammer (b. 6 December 1900, d. 25 May 1994)
MotherHalcyon May Curry (b. 28 March 1897, d. 2 June 1997)
Pedigree Link

Family: Frank C. Nicholas

SonJeffrey Hammer Nicholas
SonScott H. Nicholas
SonPeter Nicholas

Biography

Carol June Hammer was born on 7 December 1927 in Whiteside Co., IL.1 She married Frank C. Nicholas on 3 June 1950 in Winnebago Co., IL. She and Frank C. Nicholas were divorced. She married Israel Michael Langman. She died on 20 October 2014 in Doylestown, Montgomery Co., PA.

She was buried in 2014 in George Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery Co., PA.
Carol June Hammer was graduated about 1949. Occupation: real estate agent. She lived in 1992 in Ambler, Montgomery Co., PA.
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Citations

  1. [S4659] Lyndon Twp., Dist. 0020, sheet 1A-B, Dwelling 11, Family 11, 1930 Federal Census, Whiteside County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 566; FHL #2340301.

Calista Jeanne Hammer

F, #126185, b. 1931, d. 24 October 1957

Parents

FatherLoyal S. Hammer (b. 6 December 1900, d. 25 May 1994)
MotherHalcyon May Curry (b. 28 March 1897, d. 2 June 1997)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Calista Jeanne Hammer was born in 1931 in Whiteside Co., IL. She died on 24 October 1957.

She was buried in October 1957 in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, Whiteside Co., IL, Findagrave #114268196.
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Charles A. Hammer

M, #126187, b. 22 March 1873, d. 21 October 1960
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Family: Elizabeth Schuler (b. January 1877, d. 22 February 1959)

SonLoyal S. Hammer+ (b. 6 December 1900, d. 25 May 1994)

Biography

Charles A. Hammer was born on 22 March 1873 in Illinois. He married Elizabeth Schuler on 1 December 1897 in Whiteside Co., IL. He died on 21 October 1960.

He was buried in October 1960 in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, Whiteside Co., IL, Findagrave #114210498.
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Elizabeth Schuler

F, #126188, b. January 1877, d. 22 February 1959
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Family: Charles A. Hammer (b. 22 March 1873, d. 21 October 1960)

SonLoyal S. Hammer+ (b. 6 December 1900, d. 25 May 1994)

Biography

Elizabeth Schuler was born in January 1877 in Illinois. She married Charles A. Hammer on 1 December 1897 in Whiteside Co., IL. She died on 22 February 1959 in Illinois.

She was buried in February 1959 in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, Whiteside Co., IL, Findagrave #114216139.
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Millard Blair

M, #126190, b. 30 June 1888, d. 10 January 1919

Parents

FatherJames Rufus Blair (b. October 1858, d. 15 May 1944)
MotherPermelia Caroline Davis (b. 9 March 1862, d. 6 March 1944)
Pedigree Link

Family: Lena Mabel Curry (b. 25 October 1894, d. 1 January 1985)

SonPaul Cornelius Blair+ (b. 29 October 1915, d. 17 April 1999)
SonEldon Leroy Blair (b. 6 October 1918, d. 2 February 1994)

Biography

Millard Blair was born on 30 June 1888 in Virden, Macoupin Co., IL.1 He married Lena Mabel Curry, daughter of James Albert Curry and Emma Isadora Rigg, about 1914. Millard Blair died on 10 January 1919 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.

He was buried in January 1919 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Findagrave #35954392.
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Citations

  1. [S1683] North Otter Twp., Dist. 0066, sheet 7A, Dwelling 139, Family 139, 1900 Federal Census, Macoupin County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 324; FHL #1240324.

Paul Cornelius Blair

M, #126191, b. 29 October 1915, d. 17 April 1999

Parents

FatherMillard Blair (b. 30 June 1888, d. 10 January 1919)
MotherLena Mabel Curry (b. 25 October 1894, d. 1 January 1985)
Pedigree Link

Family: Carol June Groharing (b. 26 January 1918, d. 20 October 2000)

DaughterSandra Jean Blair+
DaughterLinda Blair
DaughterJana Louise Blair
SonRobert Dean Blair+

Biography

Paul Cornelius Blair was born on 29 October 1915 in Mechanicsburg, Sangamon Co., IL. He married Carol June Groharing, daughter of Louis Kyle Groharing and Lela Ann Nace, on 9 June 1937 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA. Paul Cornelius Blair died on 17 April 1999 in University Community Hospital, Carrollwood, Hillsborough Co., FL,

Obituary -- The Tampa Tribune, Tampa, Florida; Monday, 19 APR 1999, page 15 (Newspapers.com):

PAUL C. BLAIR, 83, of Tampa died Saturday at University Community Hospital, Carrollwood. A native of Mechanicsville (sic), Ill., he moved to the area from Little Falls, Minn., in 1955. He was self-employed, a Mason and an active choir member of St. John's United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; a son, Robert of Tampa; three daughters, Lindy Johnson and Jana Blanton, both of Tampa, and Sandy Okerman of Pequot Lakes, Minn.; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Glass Funeral Home, Tampa.



Paul Cornelius Blair lived on 16 October 1940 in Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL. He lived on 4 April 1950 in Little Falls, Morrison Co., MN.1 He lived in 1955 in Hillsborough Co., FL.
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Citations

  1. [S5602] Little Falls, ED 49-32, sheet 5, Household 47, 1950 Federal Census, Morrison County, Minnesota. Microfilm Image, NARA NAID #43290879, Roll 2910.

Carol June Groharing

F, #126192, b. 26 January 1918, d. 20 October 2000

Parents

FatherLouis Kyle Groharing (b. 19 September 1896, d. 29 March 1971)
MotherLela Ann Nace (b. 6 June 1896, d. after 1950)
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Family: Paul Cornelius Blair (b. 29 October 1915, d. 17 April 1999)

DaughterSandra Jean Blair+
DaughterLinda Blair
DaughterJana Louise Blair
SonRobert Dean Blair+

Biography

Carol June Groharing was born on 26 January 1918 in Morrison, Whiteside Co., IL. She married Paul Cornelius Blair, son of Millard Blair and Lena Mabel Curry, on 9 June 1937 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA. Carol June Groharing died on 20 October 2000 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL,

Obituary -- The Tampa Tribune, Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 24 OCT 2000, p.25 (Newspapers.com):

BLAIR, Carol J., 82, of Tampa, died October 20, 2000. Survived by three daughters, Sandra Okerman and husband Roger, Elk River, Minn., Lindy Johnson and husband Joe, Jana Blanton and husband Bob, and son Robert Blair and wife Doreen, all of Tampa. She was grandmother to 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services to be held Thursday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church of LifePath Hospice.



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Eldon Leroy Blair

M, #126195, b. 6 October 1918, d. 2 February 1994

Parents

FatherMillard Blair (b. 30 June 1888, d. 10 January 1919)
MotherLena Mabel Curry (b. 25 October 1894, d. 1 January 1985)
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Biography

Eldon Leroy Blair was born on 6 October 1918 in Virden, Macoupin Co., IL. He married Jean A. Gibson on 8 November 1942 in First Lutheran Church, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL, no surviving children. He died on 2 February 1994 in Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL.

He was buried in February 1994 in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL.
Occupation: Eldon retired in 1982 having been a service station operator for over 30 years.
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Jean A. Gibson

F, #126196, b. 10 June 1923, d. 23 November 2013
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Biography

Jean A. Gibson was born on 10 June 1923 in Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL. She married Eldon Leroy Blair, son of Millard Blair and Lena Mabel Curry, on 8 November 1942 in First Lutheran Church, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL, no surviving children. Jean A. Gibson died on 23 November 2013 in Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL.

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Charles Travis Sibley

M, #126197, b. 6 January 1900, d. 18 June 1970
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Biography

Charles Travis Sibley was born on 6 January 1900 in Tioga Co., NY. He married Lena Mabel Curry, daughter of James Albert Curry and Emma Isadora Rigg, on 7 April 1925. Charles Travis Sibley died on 18 June 1970 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.

Charles Travis Sibley lived in 1958 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.
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James Rufus Blair1

M, #126198, b. October 1858, d. 15 May 1944
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Family: Permelia Caroline Davis (b. 9 March 1862, d. 6 March 1944)

SonMillard Blair+ (b. 30 June 1888, d. 10 January 1919)

Biography

James Rufus Blair was born in October 1858 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.1 He married Permelia Caroline Davis about 1880.1 He died on 15 May 1944 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.

He was buried in May 1944 in Girard Township Cemetery, Girard, Macoupin Co., IL, Findagrave #73586892.
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Citations

  1. [S1683] North Otter Twp., Dist. 0066, sheet 7A, Dwelling 139, Family 139, 1900 Federal Census, Macoupin County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 324; FHL #1240324.

Permelia Caroline Davis1

F, #126199, b. 9 March 1862, d. 6 March 1944
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Family: James Rufus Blair (b. October 1858, d. 15 May 1944)

SonMillard Blair+ (b. 30 June 1888, d. 10 January 1919)

Biography

Permelia Caroline Davis was born on 9 March 1862 in Washington Co., IL.1 She married James Rufus Blair about 1880.1 She died on 6 March 1944 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.

She was buried on 8 March 1944 in Girard Township Cemetery, Girard, Macoupin Co., IL, Findagrave #73586917.
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Citations

  1. [S1683] North Otter Twp., Dist. 0066, sheet 7A, Dwelling 139, Family 139, 1900 Federal Census, Macoupin County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 324; FHL #1240324.

Louis Kyle Groharing1

M, #126200, b. 19 September 1896, d. 29 March 1971
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Family: Lela Ann Nace (b. 6 June 1896, d. after 1950)

DaughterCarol June Groharing+ (b. 26 January 1918, d. 20 October 2000)

Biography

Louis Kyle Groharing was born on 19 September 1896 in Carroll Co., IL, son of William and Lucinda Groharing.1 He married Lela Ann Nace on 15 September 1916 in Clinton Co., IA, Ceremony by Rev. C. L. Nue. He and Lela Ann Nace were divorced before 1924. He died on 29 March 1971 in Hillsborough Co., FL,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

LOUIS K. GROHARING - Funeral arrangements are complete for Louis K. Groharing, 74, former mayor of Prophetstown, who died Monday in Brandon, Fla. Services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Olson officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be directed to the Cancer Society.

Mr. Groharing was born Sept. 19, 1896, in Carroll County, the son of William and Lucinda Welch Groharing. Mr. Groharing was a member of the Prophetstown City Council for 27 years. He served as mayor of the city for eight years, from 1957-1965. He was a past master of the masonic lodge; past patron of the OES. He married Lela Nace. On Sept. 20, 1924 he married Bernice Powell. They lived in Prophetstown before retiring to Florida several years ago. Mr. Groharing was a masonry contractor and yard manager for the Rock River Lumber and Grain Co.

Survivors are the widow; one son, Louis Jr., California; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Carol) Blair, Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. Eldon (Lois Jean) Martin, Brandon, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. -- Contributed by Barbara Nugent - Sterling Daily Gazette Date: 31 Mar 1971.



He was buried in 1971 in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL, Findgrave #114824119.
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Citations

  1. [S4660] Morrison, Dist. 166, sheet 6B, Dwelling 144, Family 145, 1920 Federal Census, Whiteside County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Rolls 413-14; FHL #1820413-14.

Lela Ann Nace1

F, #126201, b. 6 June 1896, d. after 1950
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Family: Louis Kyle Groharing (b. 19 September 1896, d. 29 March 1971)

DaughterCarol June Groharing+ (b. 26 January 1918, d. 20 October 2000)

Biography

Lela Ann Nace was born on 6 June 1896 in Greenfield, Greene Co., IL.1 She married Louis Kyle Groharing on 15 September 1916 in Clinton Co., IA, Ceremony by Rev. C. L. Nue. She and Louis Kyle Groharing were divorced before 1924. She married Leonard J. Sweetwater on 27 October 1950 in Morrison Co., MN. She died after 1950.

Lela Ann Nace lived on 12 April 1930 in 518 South 25th Avenue, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.2 She lived on 12 April 1940 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.3
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Citations

  1. [S4660] Morrison, Dist. 166, sheet 6B, Dwelling 144, Family 145, 1920 Federal Census, Whiteside County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Rolls 413-14; FHL #1820413-14.
  2. [S2064] Omaha, Dist. 0108, sheet 12B, Dwelling 111, Family 290, 1930 Federal Census, Douglas County, Nebraska. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 1273; FHL #2341008.
  3. [S4023] Peoria, ED 104-13, sheet 9A, line 36, 1940 Federal Census, Peoria County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 917.

Alex Aquilani

M, #126202, b. 1884, d. 1975
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Biography

Alex Aquilani was born in 1884 in Italy. He married Mazie May Curry, daughter of Kyle Malingthen Curry and Edith Mae Fiscus. Alex Aquilani died in 1975 in Boone Co., IA.

He was buried in 1975 in Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Findagrave #85158265.
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Paul Leo Atkinson

M, #126203, b. 24 July 1918, d. 18 May 1982
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Biography

Paul Leo Atkinson was born on 24 July 1918 in Collins, Story Co., IA. He married Ruth Mabel Eckley, daughter of Francis Roy Eckley and Mazie May Curry, on 24 August 1948 in Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI. Paul Leo Atkinson died on 18 May 1982.

He was buried in May 1982 in Bass Point Cemetery, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Findagrave #23115733.
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Fred W. Charlet, Jr.

M, #126204, b. 1912, d. 1954

Parents

FatherFrederick W. Charlet (b. 1883, d. 1958)
MotherLouise Gertrude Frantum (b. 1887, d. 1962)
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Family: Ruth Mabel Eckley (b. 23 May 1912, d. 25 March 2000)

SonDaryl Dean Charlet (b. 25 April 1937, d. 7 April 1942)

Biography

Fred W. Charlet, Jr., was born in 1912 in Iowa.1 He married Ruth Mabel Eckley, daughter of Francis Roy Eckley and Mazie May Curry. Fred W. Charlet, Jr., and Ruth Mabel Eckley were divorced before August 1948. He died in 1954.

He was buried in 1954 in Glenwood Cemetery, Ogden, Boone Co., IA, Findagrave #109608415.
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Citations

  1. [S3679] Marcy Twp., Dist. 23, sheet 9B, Dwelling 195, Family 195, 1920 Federal Census, Boone County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 479.

Darlene Barger

F, #126205, b. 4 October 1929, d. 20 May 2015

Parents

FatherWilliam Howard Barger (b. 13 April 1888, d. 28 March 1946)
MotherMary Augusta Hayes (b. 17 December 1896, d. 24 August 1972)
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Biography

Darlene Barger was born on 4 October 1929 in Boone Co., IA. She married Lester L. Eckley, son of Francis Roy Eckley and Mazie May Curry, on 30 September 1947. Darlene Barger died on 20 May 2015.

She was buried in May 2015 in Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Findagrave #146824483.
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William Howard Barger

M, #126206, b. 13 April 1888, d. 28 March 1946
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Family: Mary Augusta Hayes (b. 17 December 1896, d. 24 August 1972)

DaughterDarlene Barger (b. 4 October 1929, d. 20 May 2015)

Biography

William Howard Barger was born on 13 April 1888. He married Mary Augusta Hayes. He died on 28 March 1946.

He was buried in 1946 in Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Findagrave #48931473.
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Mary Augusta Hayes

F, #126207, b. 17 December 1896, d. 24 August 1972
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Family: William Howard Barger (b. 13 April 1888, d. 28 March 1946)

DaughterDarlene Barger (b. 4 October 1929, d. 20 May 2015)

Biography

Mary Augusta Hayes was born on 17 December 1896. She married William Howard Barger. She died on 24 August 1972.

She was buried in August 1972 in Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Findagrave #48931674.
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