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Doris Louella Purnell

F, #136173, b. 27 August 1911, d. 30 September 2004

Parents

FatherGeorge C. Purnell (b. 1883, d. 8 August 1950)
MotherVerna M. Stennet (b. 1889, d. 1964)
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Family: Charles William Withers (b. 30 June 1911, d. 21 March 1995)

DaughterTheo Jeanine Withers+
DaughterSharon L. Withers+

Biography

Doris Louella Purnell was born on 27 August 1911 in Holt Co., NE.1 She married Charles William Withers, son of Charles Devere Withers and Serena Walton Thurston, on 25 July 1928 in Gregory Co., SD. Doris Louella Purnell died on 30 September 2004 in Rancho Mirage, Riverside Co., CA.

She was buried in October 2004 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson, Holt Co., NE, Findagrave #77020237.
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Citations

  1. [S5025] Atkinson, ED 45-2, sheet 7B, Household 160, 1940 Federal Census, Holt County, Nebraska. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 2250.
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George C. Purnell

M, #136176, b. 1883, d. 8 August 1950
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Family: Verna M. Stennet (b. 1889, d. 1964)

DaughterDoris Louella Purnell+ (b. 27 August 1911, d. 30 September 2004)

Biography

George C. Purnell was born in 1883 in David City, Butler Co., NE. He married Verna M. Stennet. He died on 8 August 1950 in Seattle, King Co., WA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

The Seattle Daily Times, August 10, 1950:

George C. Purnell

Funeral services for George C. Purnell, 67, of 9520 Eighth Ave. N. E., will be held at 3 o’clock tomorrow in Forkner’s chapel with burial in Washelli. He died Tuesday in a hospital after a short illness.

Mr. Purnell, an interior decorator, came to Seattle 15 years ago from his birthplace, David City, Nebraska. He was past master of Atkinson Lodge No. 164, F. and A. M., Atkinson, Neb. He was a member of the Building Service Employees Union.

Surviving are his wife, Verna; three daughters, Mrs. B. W. Mueller and Mrs. Ralph I Davis, both of Seattle, and Mrs. F. W. Withers, Omaha, Neb.; a son, Clifford R. Purnell, Tacoma; two sisters, Mrs. Russell Emory and Mrs. Harvey Knickerbocker, both of Colville, Stevens County; a brother, Jesse A. Purnell, Omaha; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.



He was buried in August 1950 in Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., WA, Findagrave #170961590.
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Verna M. Stennet

F, #136177, b. 1889, d. 1964
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Family: George C. Purnell (b. 1883, d. 8 August 1950)

DaughterDoris Louella Purnell+ (b. 27 August 1911, d. 30 September 2004)

Biography

Verna M. Stennet was born in 1889 in Nebraska. She married George C. Purnell. She died in 1964 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA.

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Milton Dean Funk

M, #136178, b. 14 September 1926, d. 17 July 2016

Parents

FatherGeorge Connie Funk (b. 21 June 1877, d. 1959)
MotherMabel A. Bokhof (b. 1882, d. 1965)
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Family: Theo Jeanine Withers

SonWarren Lee Funk (b. 29 September 1949, d. 19 April 2018)
DaughterKaren D. Funk
DaughterMichele Funk
DaughterPam Funk

Biography

Milton Dean Funk was born on 14 September 1926 in Atkinson, Holt Co., NE. He married Theo Jeanine Withers, daughter of Charles William Withers and Doris Louella Purnell, on 2 February 1949. Milton Dean Funk died on 17 July 2016 in Atkinson, Holt Co., NE,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Milton Dean Funk, age 89, of Atkinson, Nebraska, passed away on July 17, 2016 in Atkinson. He was born on September 14, 1926 in Atkinson, the son of George Connie Funk and Mabel (Bokhof) Funk.

Milton graduated from Atkinson High School before enlisting in the United States Navy at age 17. He served in the Pacific during WWII from 1944-1946. After completing his tour of duty, he graduated from the University of Nebraska, and enlisted in the Naval Reserve. He taught Veterans Agricultural School in Atkinson for many years.

On February 2, 1949, Dean was united in marriage to Theo Jeanine Withers. They raised four children on the family farm/ranch north of Atkinson.

Dean enjoyed his family and friends, hunting, fishing, photography, gardening and Nebraska football. He especially enjoyed watching and identifying varieties of birds and had a special love for Labrador Retrievers. He took pleasure in canning, baking bread, and making delicious angel food cake, lemon meringue pie, and prime rib roast.

Dean was a proud member of the American Legion Post #86 for 71 years. He was a Holt County Supervisor for 14 years, was a board member for the Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging, and served on a committee at the Atkinson United Methodist Church. Dean was also a member of the Artificial Cattle Breeders Association.

Dean was preceded in death by: parents; brother Raymer Funk; and sisters Beulah (Funk) Atkins, and Bethene (Funk) Morris.

He is survived by: his wife of 67 years Jeanine; son Warren (Carol) Funk; daughters, Karen (Ken) Fundus,, Michele (Joe) Kopecky, and Pam Kopecky; 12 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren.

Funeral service on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at United Methodist Church, Atkinson Nebraska.

Graveside Services ~ Private family burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Atkinson. Military Graveside Rights by Atkinson American Legion and U.S. Navy Honors Guard.

Obituary informaton from Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson, Nebraska.



He was buried in July 2016 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson, Holt Co., NE, Findagrave #167988467.
Milton Dean Funk began military service in 1944 WW II service, U.S. Navy, Pacific Theater.
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George Connie Funk

M, #136179, b. 21 June 1877, d. 1959

Parents

FatherLouis Reese Funk (b. 1853)
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Family: Mabel A. Bokhof (b. 1882, d. 1965)

SonMilton Dean Funk+ (b. 14 September 1926, d. 17 July 2016)

Biography

George Connie Funk was born on 21 June 1877 in Independence, Grayson Co., VA. He married Mabel A. Bokhof. He died in 1959 in Holt Co., NE.

He was buried in 1959 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson, Holt Co., NE, Findagrave #79326895.
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Mabel A. Bokhof

F, #136180, b. 1882, d. 1965
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Family: George Connie Funk (b. 21 June 1877, d. 1959)

SonMilton Dean Funk+ (b. 14 September 1926, d. 17 July 2016)

Biography

Mabel A. Bokhof was born in 1882. She married George Connie Funk, son of Louis Reese Funk. She died in 1965.

She was buried in 1965 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson, Holt Co., NE, Findagrave #79326999.
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Warren Lee Funk

M, #136181, b. 29 September 1949, d. 19 April 2018

Parents

FatherMilton Dean Funk (b. 14 September 1926, d. 17 July 2016)
MotherTheo Jeanine Withers
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Biography

Warren Lee Funk was born on 29 September 1949 in Atkinson, Holt Co., NE. He died on 19 April 2018 in Atkinson, Holt Co., NE.

He was buried in April 2019 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson, Holt Co., NE, Findagrave #190722997.
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Louis Reese Funk1

M, #136182, b. 1853

Parents

FatherAndrew J. Funk (b. about 1812, d. 17 May 1893)
MotherMargaret South (b. 1821, d. 1881)
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Family:

SonGeorge Connie Funk+ (b. 21 June 1877, d. 1959)

Biography

Louis Reese Funk was born in 1853 in Grayson Co., VA, 1860 shows age 10, 1870 shows age 18.1
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Citations

  1. [S5026] P.O. Elk Creek, p.32, Dwelling 223, Family 219, 1860 Federal Census, Grayson County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 1348; FHL #805348.
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Andrew J. Funk1

M, #136183, b. about 1812, d. 17 May 1893
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Family: Margaret South (b. 1821, d. 1881)

SonLouis Reese Funk+ (b. 1853)

Biography

Andrew J. Funk was born about 1812 in Grayson Co., VA.1 He married Margaret South on 4 June 1839 in Grayson Co., VA. He died on 17 May 1893 in Grayson Co., VA.

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Citations

  1. [S5026] P.O. Elk Creek, p.32, Dwelling 223, Family 219, 1860 Federal Census, Grayson County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 1348; FHL #805348.
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Margaret South1

F, #136184, b. 1821, d. 1881
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Family: Andrew J. Funk (b. about 1812, d. 17 May 1893)

SonLouis Reese Funk+ (b. 1853)

Biography

Margaret South was born in 1821 in Virginia.1 She married Andrew J. Funk on 4 June 1839 in Grayson Co., VA. She died in 1881 in Grayson Co., VA.

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Citations

  1. [S5026] P.O. Elk Creek, p.32, Dwelling 223, Family 219, 1860 Federal Census, Grayson County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 1348; FHL #805348.
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Thomas Guy Jesse

M, #136195, b. 27 March 1956, d. 8 August 2007

Parents

FatherJesse
MotherLillian Jean Dunn (b. 12 September 1922, d. 13 November 2009)
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Biography

Thomas Guy Jesse was born on 27 March 1956 in Elmhurst, DuPage Co., IL. He married Janet Leigh Clark on 10 July 1981 in Tarrant Co., TX, no children. Janet was previously married to Kenneth K. Webster in 1978 and had one child with him. He and Janet Leigh Clark were divorced on 6 May 1985 in Tarrant Co., TX. He died on 8 August 2007.

He was buried in August 2007 in Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, Findagrave #75354996.
Thomas Guy Jesse lived in 1991 in Villa Park, Du Page Co., IL. He began military service Gulf War service, CMSgt, U.S. Air Force. He lived in Niceville, Okaloosa Co., FL.
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Joseph Pawel Moll

M, #136198, b. 8 August 1925, d. 10 March 2010
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Family: Cicely Ruth Newell (b. 29 July 1927, d. January 2016)

DaughterNicola Moll

Biography

Joseph Pawel Moll was born on 8 August 1925 in Pszczyna, Slask, Poland. He married Cicely Ruth Newell on 8 November 1947 in Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk, England. He died on 10 March 2010.

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Cicely Ruth Newell

F, #136199, b. 29 July 1927, d. January 2016
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Family: Joseph Pawel Moll (b. 8 August 1925, d. 10 March 2010)

DaughterNicola Moll

Biography

Cicely Ruth Newell was born on 29 July 1927. She married Joseph Pawel Moll on 8 November 1947 in Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk, England. She died in January 2016 in Schaumburg, IL.

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Simpson Alexander Messersmith

M, #136200, b. 1 September 1831, d. 27 June 1880
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Family: Delanie Mungle Smith (b. 17 January 1822, d. 21 January 1903)

SonColeman Branson Messersmith+ (b. 12 August 1869, d. 12 September 1941)

Biography

Simpson Alexander Messersmith was born on 1 September 1831 in Fayette Co., IN. He married Delanie Mungle Smith on 11 February 1854 in Johnson Co., IN. He died on 27 June 1880 in Audubon Co., IA.

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