Jesse T. Stillwell
M, #138061, b. 1870, d. 1943
Biography
Jesse T. Stillwell was born in 1870 in Kentucky. He married
Susie Emma Berry, daughter of
Isaac M. Berry and
Ellen Jane Smith, on 19 March 1926 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, the marriage license application contains multiple errors, including her age which lost 6 years, and that this was her first marriage, instead of her fourth. Jesse T. Stillwell died in 1943.
He was buried in 1943 in Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Findagrave #37493183.
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Claude William Young
M, #138062, b. 6 June 1887, d. 2 March 1963
Biography
Claude William Young was born on 6 June 1887 in New York City, New York Co., NY, WW I and WW II draft registrations. He married
Susie Emma Berry, daughter of
Isaac M. Berry and
Ellen Jane Smith, on 18 June 1918 in Vinton, Benton Co., IA, Claude remarried to Sarah Cooper at Anamosa in 1930. Claude William Young and
Susie Emma Berry were divorced before January 1920. He died on 2 March 1963 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA.
Claude William Young lived in 1942 in La Porte City, Black Hawk Co., IA.
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Lawrence Lyons
M, #138063, d. 1959
Biography
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Martin Theodore Hardesty
M, #138064, b. 18 August 1858, d. 28 April 1924
Biography
Martin Theodore Hardesty was born on 18 August 1858 in Cochocton Co., OH. He married
Catherine Isabella Stratton in 1882. He died on 28 April 1924 in Nevada, Story Co., IA.
He was buried in 1924 in Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #120495697.
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Catherine Isabella Stratton
F, #138065, b. December 1858, d. 29 December 1916
Biography
Catherine Isabella Stratton was born in December 1858 in Story Co., IA. She married
Martin Theodore Hardesty in 1882. She died on 29 December 1916 in Nevada, Story Co., IA.
She was buried in Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #120495762.
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Leomarolo Rioz
M, #138066, b. about 1897
Biography
Leomarolo Rioz was born about 1897 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, per marriage record, son of George Rioz and Mary Dalg. He married
Susie Emma Berry, daughter of
Isaac M. Berry and
Ellen Jane Smith, on 9 February 1920 in Polk Co., IA.
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Worley M. Hardesty
M, #138067, b. 21 November 1915, d. October 1992
Parents
Biography
Worley M. Hardesty was born on 21 November 1915 in Nevada, Story Co., IA. He died in October 1992 in Polk Co. (probably), IA, per SSDI, last residence Des Moines.
Worley M. Hardesty lived on 5 November 1965 in Iowa State Penitentiary, Ft. Madison, Lee Co., IA.
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Bessie Mitchell
F, #138068, b. 24 November 1908, d. 1 July 1968
Parents
Biography
Bessie Mitchell was born on 24 November 1908 in Nevada, Story Co., IA, Findagrave shows 1909, however she was 11 as of the January, 1920 census.
1 She married
Isaac Berry, son of
Isaac M. Berry and
Ellen Jane Smith, on 10 June 1929 in Nevada, Story Co., IA. Bessie Mitchell died on 1 July 1968 in Nevada, Story Co., IA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
From Nevada Journal July 1, 1968 (page 1)
Bessie Berry is dead at age 59, services Wed.
Mrs. Bessie Berry, 59, 602 2nd St., Nevada, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday at the Story County Hospital.
Mrs. Berry had been ill for the past two years.
Born November 24, 1908 in Polk County, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Mitchell.
She was married to Isaac Berry June 10, 1929 in Nevada.
Surviving are four sons, Robert, Marvin, Raymond and Larry, all of Nevada, two daughters, Miss Margaret Berry of Phoenix, Ariz. and Mrs. Doris Eivins of Earlham, Ia., and fifteen grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at the Ryan Funeral Home Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. the Rev. Azel Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Nevada cemetery.
She was buried in July 1968 in Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #131711179.
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Citations
- [S1925] Afton Twp., Dist. 127, sheet 3A, Dwelling 61, Family 61, 1920 Federal Census, Howard County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 494.
George R. Mitchell1
M, #138069, b. 19 April 1868, d. 1938
Biography
George R. Mitchell was born on 19 April 1868 in Iowa.
1 He married
Jenny Belle Guge on 9 August 1888 in Story Co., IA.
1 He died in 1938.
He was buried in 1938 in Woodland Cemetery, Iowa Center, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #123377539.
George R. Mitchell lived on 13 January 1920 in Afton Twp., Howard Co., IA.
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Citations
- [S1925] Afton Twp., Dist. 127, sheet 3A, Dwelling 61, Family 61, 1920 Federal Census, Howard County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 494.
Jenny Belle Guge1
F, #138070, b. 1871, d. 1927
Biography
Jenny Belle Guge was born in 1871 in Tipton Co., IN.
1 She married
George R. Mitchell on 9 August 1888 in Story Co., IA.
1 She died in 1927.
She was buried in 1927 in Woodland Cemetery, Iowa Center, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #123377556.
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Citations
- [S1925] Afton Twp., Dist. 127, sheet 3A, Dwelling 61, Family 61, 1920 Federal Census, Howard County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 494.
Robert Isaac Berry
M, #138071, b. 24 April 1932, d. 16 March 2004
Parents
Family: Dorothy J. Garrett
Biography
Robert Isaac Berry was born on 24 April 1932 in Nevada, Story Co., IA. He married Dorothy J. Garrett. He died on 16 March 2004 in Kelley, Story Co., IA.
He was buried in March 2004 in Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #179060940.
Robert Isaac Berry lived between 1993 and 1996 in Jefferson, Greene Co., IA.
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Marvin Berry
M, #138072, b. 28 August 1934, d. 19 September 2013
Parents
Family: Dorothy M. Moss (b. 16 August 1934, d. 24 October 1964)
| Son | Rick E. Berry (b. 28 February 1959, d. 22 January 1983) |
| Daughter | Theresa Berry |
| Daughter | Valorie Berry |
Biography
Marvin Berry was born on 28 August 1934 in Ames, Story Co., IA. He married
Dorothy M. Moss, daughter of
Edward J. Moss and
Lillian Marie Jensen, on 2 April 1954 in Nevada, Story Co., IA. Marvin Berry married
Barbara Jean Bradshaw, daughter of
William J. Bradshaw and
Bernice Myrtle Miller, about 1965. Marvin Berry married
Ruth E. Risdal on 1 June 1968 in Martin Co., MN. He died on 19 September 2013 in Melrose, Monroe Co., IA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Marvin and Ruth were married on June 1, 1968, and raised six children. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating, camping, and playing horseshoes. Marvin also enjoyed visiting family and friends to socialize and share laughs with. He served in the Army from 1957 to 1959. He was retired for the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades Local 246 after 45 years of service. He had “Berry Trained” several painters.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Moss Berry; his second wife, Barbara Bradshaw Berry; his son, Rick E. Berry; his sister, Margaret Berry Rice; his brothers, Robert (Bob) and Larry Berry.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth E. Berry, of Melrose; his children:
1. Valorie Berry, of Ames;
2. Theresa (Terri) Miller and her husband, Jerry, of Melrose;
3. Franklin D. Risdal, of Melrose;
4. Vicki M. Street, of Tucson, Ariz.;
5. Danny A. Risdal and his wife, Sharon, of Maxwell;
Also remembered by 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
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Note: Franklin Risdal, Vicki (Risdal) Street, and Danny Risdal mentioned in the obituary were not biological children of Marvin Berry, but were raised along with his three biological children after his 1968 marriage to their mother, Ruth Risdal. DLB 2020.
He was buried in September 2013 in Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #179061705.
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Ruth E. Risdal
F, #138073, b. 25 March 1941, d. 1 February 2014
Biography
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Dorothy M. Moss
F, #138074, b. 16 August 1934, d. 24 October 1964
Parents
Family: Marvin Berry (b. 28 August 1934, d. 19 September 2013)
| Son | Rick E. Berry (b. 28 February 1959, d. 22 January 1983) |
| Daughter | Theresa Berry |
| Daughter | Valorie Berry |
Biography
Dorothy M. Moss was born on 16 August 1934 in Kansas. She married
Marvin Berry, son of
Isaac Berry and
Bessie Mitchell, on 2 April 1954 in Nevada, Story Co., IA. Dorothy M. Moss died on 24 October 1964 in Nevada, Story Co., IA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
From Ames Daily Tribune October 26, 1964
Nevada woman died Saturday
Mrs. Marvin Berry, 30, Nevada died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Story County Hospital, Nevada.
She was born Aug. 16, 1934 in Kansas. She had spent most of her life in Nevada. She married Marvin Berry April 2, 1954 in Nevada.
Mrs. Berry was a member of the Memorial Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her husband; a son Rickey, at home; two daughters, Theresa and Valorie at home; her mother, Mrs. Lillian Stromberg, Nevada; two brothers, Larry Jensen, Lancaster, Calif., Carl Jensen, Nevada; a sister, Mrs. Francis Agena, Denver, Colo.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Memorial Lutheran Church, Nevada with the Rev. Victor Hackbarth officiating. Burial will be in the Nevada Cemetery. The body will lie in state at Ryan Funeral Home, Nevada until noon Tuesday.
She was buried in October 1964 in Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #124189862.
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Rick E. Berry
M, #138075, b. 28 February 1959, d. 22 January 1983
Parents
Biography
Rick E. Berry was born on 28 February 1959 in Ames, Story Co., IA. He died on 22 January 1983 in Story Co., IA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
From Nevada Journal January 1983
RICK E. BERRY
Rick E. Berry, 23 of Cambridge, died Saturday, Jan 22, 1983 in an automobile accident near Cambridge.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 at the Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada. Pastor Walter E. Lack will preside. Burial will be at the Nevada Cemetery.
Berry was born Feb. 28, 1959 to Marvin and Ruth E. Rhodes Berry, in Ames. He graduated from Huxley-Ballard High School in 1977, before serving for three years in the U.S. Navy. He had been a member of the Naval Reserves for the last two years while working as a painter for the South Decorating Co., Des Moines.
He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Frank and Dan Risdal of Boone; three sisters, Teresa Thomas of Cambridge and Vicki Reece and Valorie Berry of Boone; four nephews and one niece.
Friends may call at the Ryan Funeral Home until the time of the service.
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Note: Rick's mother was Marvin's first wife, Dorothy Moss. DLB 2020.
He was buried in January 1983 in Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #131773246.
Rick E. Berry began military service U.S. Navy service, three years.
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Barbara Jean Bradshaw
F, #138076, b. 1 March 1936, d. 15 August 1967
Parents
Biography
Barbara Jean Bradshaw was born on 1 March 1936 in Story Co., IA.
1 She married
Marvin Berry, son of
Isaac Berry and
Bessie Mitchell, about 1965. Barbara Jean Bradshaw died on 15 August 1967 in Ames, Story Co., IA.
She was buried in August 1967 in Story Memorial Gardens, Ames, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #179057347.
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Citations
- [S3456] Washington Twp., ED 85-44, sheet 7B, Household 146, 1940 Federal Census, Story County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1206.
William J. Bradshaw1
M, #138077, b. 9 October 1894, d. 1972
Biography
William J. Bradshaw was born on 9 October 1894 in Blackbrook, Hanbury, England.
1 He married
Bernice Myrtle Miller on 22 December 1919 in Nevada, Story Co., IA. He died in 1972 in Ames, Story Co., IA.
He was buried in 1972 in Story Memorial Gardens, Ames, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #179084207.
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Citations
- [S3456] Washington Twp., ED 85-44, sheet 7B, Household 146, 1940 Federal Census, Story County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1206.
Bernice Myrtle Miller1
F, #138078, b. 1901, d. 1968
Biography
Bernice Myrtle Miller was born in 1901 in Story Co., IA.
1 She married
William J. Bradshaw on 22 December 1919 in Nevada, Story Co., IA. She died in 1968 in Iowa.
She was buried in 1968 in Story Memorial Gardens, Ames, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #179084283.
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Citations
- [S3456] Washington Twp., ED 85-44, sheet 7B, Household 146, 1940 Federal Census, Story County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1206.
Lillian Marie Jensen
F, #138082, b. 28 December 1910, d. 31 May 1969
Biography
Lillian Marie Jensen was born on 28 December 1910 in Harlan, Shelby Co., IA, Iowa delayed certificate of birth. She married
Edward J. Moss after April 1930, Lillian was living at home with her parents as of the 1930 census, but had her first child, Frances, in 1932 at Ottawa, Kansas. She died on 31 May 1969 in Ames, Story Co., IA.
She was buried in June 1969 in Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #124191820.
Lillian Marie Jensen lived between 1932 and 1933 in 219 North Cedar, Ottawa, Franklin Co., KS.
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Edward J. Moss
M, #138083
Biography
Edward J. Moss was born. He married
Lillian Marie Jensen after April 1930, Lillian was living at home with her parents as of the 1930 census, but had her first child, Frances, in 1932 at Ottawa, Kansas. He died.
Edward J. Moss lived between 1932 and 1933 in 219 North Cedar, Ottawa, Franklin Co., KS.
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Margaret Lucille Berry
F, #138084, b. 20 April 1930, d. 23 July 2001
Parents
Biography
Margaret Lucille Berry was born on 20 April 1930 in Nevada, Story Co., IA. She married Ray Townsend about July 1950 in Story Co., IA,
license reported in the 21 JUL 1950 Ames Daily Tribune. Ray was "of Omaha".
She married
Howard Wayne Rice, son of
Albert Ward Rice and
Anna Zelma Richards, Howard's first wife was Mary Joan Beatrice Johnson. They had four sons and three daughters, one of whom died in infancy. Howard and Joan divorced 21 FEB 1968 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada. Margaret Lucille Berry died on 23 July 2001 in Greene Co. (probably), IA, per SSDI, last residence Jefferson.
Margaret Lucille Berry was also known as "Marjory" Berry. She lived in 1993 in Jefferson, Greene Co., IA.
Note:
Margaret's SS Application and Claims Index record indicates that she first registered as Margaret Lucille Miller in 1949, then registered additional married names as follows:
JAN 1953 -- Townsend
JAN 1959 -- McAllen
SEP 1962 -- Berry
APR 1965 -- Ersland
JUN 1966 -- Neifert
It does not appear from that record that she ever registered "Rice". I find no evidence of any children. DLB 2020.
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Howard Wayne Rice
M, #138085, b. 7 December 1924, d. 23 March 1997
Parents
Biography
Howard Wayne Rice was born on 7 December 1924 in Scranton, Greene Co., IA. He married
Margaret Lucille Berry, daughter of
Isaac Berry and
Bessie Mitchell, Howard's first wife was Mary Joan Beatrice Johnson. They had four sons and three daughters, one of whom died in infancy. Howard and Joan divorced 21 FEB 1968 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada. Howard Wayne Rice died on 23 March 1997 in Jefferson, Greene Co., IA.
He was buried in March 1997 in Dillavou Cemetery, Kendrick Twp., Greene Co., IA, Findagrave #180048446.
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Albert Ward Rice
M, #138086, b. 11 October 1899, d. 30 November 1985
Biography
Albert Ward Rice was born on 11 October 1899. He married
Anna Zelma Richards on 22 August 1921 in the home of her parents, Kendrick Twp., Greene Co., IA. He died on 30 November 1985
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Jefferson, IA - Services for Albert Rice, 86, of Scranton, who died of a heart ailment Saturday at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hastings Funeral Home here. Burial will be at Dillavou Cemetery near Scranton.
Mr. Rice was born in Bagley and farmed in the Scranton area for many years.
Survivors include four sons: Leonard of Des Moines, Lyle of West Des Moines, Howard and Donald both of Jefferson; two daughters: Dorothy Esslinger of Bayard and Judy Stodgil of Knoxville; 31 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
A prayer service will be at :30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Source: Des Moines Register - 2 Dec 1985, Mon.
He was buried in December 1985 in Dillavou Cemetery, Kendrick Twp., Greene Co., IA, Findagrave #195281119.
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Anna Zelma Richards
F, #138087, b. 25 August 1904, d. 30 September 1983
Biography
Anna Zelma Richards was born on 25 August 1904. She married
Albert Ward Rice on 22 August 1921 in the home of her parents, Kendrick Twp., Greene Co., IA. She died on 30 September 1983
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 3 from the Friends Church in Kendrick Township near Scranton for Mrs. Albert (Annie Zelma) Rice, 79, of Scranton.
The Rev Verl Sterns officiated. Mrs. Sterns was organist and Ken Monthei sang. Honorary casket bearers were Carl Simpson, Mike Rodney, Tim, Terry and Jim Todd, and David Rice. Casket bearers were grandsons, Randy Esslinger, Ronnie, Dennis, Rickie, Douglas and Tony Rice. Interment was in Dillavou Cemetery near Scranton. Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home of Scranton was in charge of arrangements. A prayer service was conducted at the funeral home Sunday evening.
Mrs. Rice was born Aug. 25, 1904 in Kendrick Twp, a daughter of Frank and Rose (Dillavou) Richards. She attended rural schools and Scranton High School.
She was married on Aug. 22, 1921 at the home of her parents in Kendrick Twp. to Albert Rice. She was a member of the Friends Church.
Mrs. Rice is survived by her husband; sons: Elvin of Des Moines, Howard and Donald of Jefferson, Leonard of Des Moines, and Lyle of West Des Moines; daughters Mrs. Gerald (Dorothy) Esslinger of Bayard, and Mrs. Judy Stogsdill of Des Moines; Lyle's step mother-in-law, Rose Richards Light of Jefferson; 28 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; five half-brothers and half-sisters: Herman Richards of Casey, Beulah of Waterloo, Lloyd Richards of Churdan, and Laura and Bethel.
She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son and a great great grandchild.
Source: Jefferson Herald.
She was buried in October 1983 in Dillavou Cemetery, Kendrick Twp., Greene Co., IA, Findagrave #195281123.
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Larry Eugene Berry
M, #138088, b. 21 April 1943, d. 2 December 2009
Parents
Biography
Larry Eugene Berry was born on 21 April 1943 in Ames, Story Co., IA. He married Marcia E. Fausch, daughter of
Herbert Bruce Fausch and
Gwendolyn Arlene Nereim, on 26 August 1963 in Nevada. Larry Eugene Berry died on 2 December 2009 in Ames, Story Co., IA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Larry Eugene Berry was born on Wednesday; April 21, 1943 in Ames; Story County, Iowa. He was the son of: Isaac and Bessie (Mitchell) Berry. On Monday; August 26, 1963, he married Marcia Fausch in Nevada. Larry retired in 1992 from the Nevada schools.
He enjoyed gardening, refurbishing furniture, and cleaning. Larry Eugene Berry, age 66, passed away on Wednesday; December 2, 2009 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa.
Those left to mourn his passing are: His wife, Marcia Berry of Kelley; 2 daughters, Sherry (Roger) Sinclair of Slater and Julie Mann of Kelley; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Marvin (Ruth) Berry of Monroe and Raymond Berry of Nevada; and a sister, Doris (Gordon) Eivins of Panora.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Daniel E. Berry on November 27, 2005, a daughter, Delisa Berry, a sister, Margaret Rice, and a brother, Bob Berry on March 16, 2004. May they rest in peace.
Visitation will be from: 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday; December 6, 2009 at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at: 2:00 p.m. on Monday; December 7, 2009 also at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Story Memorial Gardens in Ames, Iowa. A memorial fund in Larry's honor has been established. For condolences, please visit the funeral home's website.
CHET RYAN MORTUARY & CREMATION SERVICES is caring for the family and the arrangements.
708 5th Street
Nevada, Iowa 50201.
He was buried in December 2009 in Story Memorial Gardens, Ames, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #45227189.
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Dalisa Marie Berry
F, #138090, b. 26 December 1968, d. 12 January 1969
Parents
Biography
Dalisa Marie Berry was born on 26 December 1968. She died on 12 January 1969.
She was buried in January 1969 in Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #122559667.
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