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     Walter Bush Proctor was born on 1 May 1906 at Newton, Harvey Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Elmer Chester Proctor and Clara Ella Irey.¹ Walter Bush Proctor married Deltha D. (?).
Note: The Herman Proctor, age 13, listed in 1940 with Walter and Deltha Proctor may or may not have been the biological son of Walter -- have not found a marriage record for Walter and Deltha, have not found the family in the 1930 census. DLB 2018. Walter Bush Proctor died in December 1983 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 77.

     William McKinley Proctor was born circa 1891 at Kentucky.¹ He married Eudena Miranda Potts circa 1912 at Grayson Co. (probably), KY.¹ William McKinley Proctor died on 12 July 1962 at Jefferson Co., KY.

     William P. Proctor was born on 15 June 1914 at Kentucky.¹ He was the son of William McKinley Proctor and Eudena Miranda Potts.¹ William P. Proctor married Millicent Jackson, daughter of Otto Franklin Jackson and Jane Calvin Faber.¹ William P. Proctor died on 20 April 1992 at Volusia Co. (probably), FL, at age 77 dates per SSDI, last residence New Smyrna Beach.

     Hilton Joseph Proenneke was born on 14 February 1904 at Lee Co., IA. He married Magdalena Schlicher, daughter of Jacob M. Schlicher and Mattie Mary Long, on 18 December 1936. Hilton Joseph Proenneke died on 9 April 1972 at Stockport, Van Buren Co., IA, at age 68.

     Keith Glen Proenneke was born on 4 July 1941 at Stockport, Van Buren Co., IA. He was the son of Hilton Joseph Proenneke and Magdalena Schlicher. Keith Glen Proenneke married Karen Jean Brown, daughter of Robert Brown and Vivian Leona Hoskin, on 25 August 1961 at Stockport Methodist Church, Stockport, Van Buren Co., IA. Keith Glen Proenneke and Karen Jean Brown were divorced. Keith Glen Proenneke died on 12 January 2011 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, at age 69 Obituary (findagrave.com):

STOCKPORT — Keith Glen Proenneke, 69, of Stockport, died Jan. 12, 2011, at the home of his son, Jon Proenneke, in Ottumwa.

Mr. Proenneke was born July 4, 1941, in Stockport, the son of Hilton Joseph Proenneke and Magdalena (Schlicher) Proenneke. He married Karen Jean Brown. They divorced. He later married Cheryl Sue Peek, and they divorced.

Mr. Proenneke worked at Stockport Oil Co. and B&B Propane in Houghton. He was a 1960 graduate of Stockport High School.

Keith was a cousin of the Alaskan naturalist and author.

Keith was a member of Stockport United Methodist Church, Workman Lodge 634, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and had been active with the Stockport Fire Department and Stockport Lions Club.

Survivors include two sons, Jon Proenneke of Ottumwa and Joel Proenneke of LeClaire; one daughter, Jina Schneider of Lewiston, Idaho; seven grandchildren; and one brother, Dennis Proenneke of Colorado Springs, Colo.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua, Pastor Jeremy Skinner officiating.

Cremation will follow the service with burial of cremains at a later date in Donnell Cemetery south of Donnellson.

Visitation will open at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with family present from 5:30-7 p.m. followed by Masonic rites at 7 p.m.

Memorials to Hospice of Wapello/Davis Counties may be left at the funeral home or mailed to the family at 963 North Elm St., Ottumwa, Iowa 52501.

He was buried in January 2011 at Donnell Cemetery, Donnellson, Lee Co., IA, Findagrave #120773129.

     Henrietta Espran Proffitt was born on 8 April 1841 at Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of John Bright Proffitt and Rachel Bryan.² Henrietta Espran Proffitt married Dr. Samuel T. Snapp, son of Abraham Snapp Jr. and Mary Patton, on 1 November 1860 at Hawkins Co., TN.¹ Henrietta Espran Proffitt married Jacob Adolpheus Bewley.³ Henrietta Espran Proffitt died on 12 March 1914 at Russellville, Hamblen Co., TN, at age 72.

     John Proffitt was born in January 1850 at Virginia.¹ He married Nancy (?) circa 1875.¹

     John Bright Proffitt was born on 27 January 1798 at Rockingham Co., VA.¹ He married Rachel Bryan on 27 December 1817 at Grainger Co., TN. John Bright Proffitt married Lucy Crockett on 2 February 1847 at Wythe Co., VA.¹ John Bright Proffitt died in 1880 at Hawkins Co., TN. He was buried in 1880 at Proffitt Cemetery, Mooresburg, Hawkins Co., TN, Find A Grave Memorial# 127342459.

     Laura Belle Proffitt was born on 20 May 1895 at Palmyra, Otoe Co., NE. She was the daughter of John Proffitt and Nancy (?)¹ Laura Belle Proffitt married George Fredric Faulhaber, son of Theodore Robert Faulhaber and Mary Etta Barr, on 14 April 1923. Laura Belle Proffitt died on 22 May 1986 at Norwalk, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 91 Obit from the newspaper --
" Out of Town
Faulhaber -- Laura B., (widow of George) 91, Norwalk, Calif., died Thursday. Homemaker. Born Palmyra. Former employee, Econo Way Printing Co., Whittier, Calif., retiring in 1980. California resident since 1956. Member, Village Baptist Church, Norwalk. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. George (Iris) Wilson, Whittier, Calif; grandsons, Gary, Dennis Wilson, both Whittier; great-granddaughter, Brittany Wilson, Whittier; brothers-in-law, Bill Faulhaber, Lincoln, Harry Faulhaber, Omaha; sisters-in-law, Myrtle Kayser, Lincoln, Helen Pfau, Holyoke, Colo; nieces, nephews.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 N. 27th. The Rev. Bob Peterson. Panama Cemetery." She was buried on 26 May 1986 at Panama Cemetery, Panama, Lancaster Co., NE.

     Gus F. Profit was born on 24 September 1916 at Ohio City, Van Wert Co., OH. He was the son of Orla C. Profit and Wanda LaGretta. Gus F. Profit married Lois Lucille Smith, daughter of Arthur E. Smith and Luella Tallman, on 23 March 1941 at Paton, Greene Co., IA.

     Orla C. Profit married Wanda LaGretta.

     Wanda Lou Profit was born on 16 December 1941. She was the daughter of Gus F. Profit and Lois Lucille Smith. Wanda Lou Profit died on 25 August 1947 at age 5.

     Abigail Profitt was born on 19 November 1836 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of Daniel Profitt and Sarah Range. Abigail Profitt married James W. Duncan, son of James Duncan and Sarah Hunt, on 22 March 1858 at Macoupin Co., IL. Abigail Profitt died on 26 August 1899 at age 62. She was buried in August 1899 at Girard Twp. Cemetery, Girard, Macoupin Co., IL.

     Daniel Profitt was born on 18 February 1811 at Tennessee. He married Sarah Range, daughter of John Range and Abigail Garner, on 9 February 1836 at Washington Co., TN. Daniel Profitt died on 11 August 1872 at South Palmyra Twp., Macoupin Co., IL, at age 61. He was buried in August 1872 at Range Cemetery, Palmyra, Macoupin Co., IL.

     Amelia Propst was born on 12 June 1840 at Pendleton Co., VA (now WV). She was the daughter of Elias Propst and Sarah Eye. Amelia Propst married Phineas Morgan Orndorff, son of Phineas Orndorff and Eleanor Borden. Amelia Propst died on 31 January 1910 at Mount Joy, Scott Co., IA, at age 69. She was buried in February 1910 at Mount Joy Cemetery, Park View, Scott Co., IA, Findagrave #91573217.

     Elias Propst was born on 20 June 1805. He married Sarah Eye in 1827. Elias Propst died on 13 July 1874 at age 69. He was buried in July 1874 at Mount Joy Cemetery, Park View, Scott Co., IA, Findagrave #157011622.

     Henry Propst was born on 14 November 1814. He married Elizabeth Peck on 18 June 1861. Henry Propst died on 26 May 1870 at age 55.

     Lottie F. Propst was born on 16 April 1870 at Missouri Both parents born Ohio, per 1900 census info, White Twp., Macon Co. She was the daughter of Henry Propst and Elizabeth Peck. Lottie F. Propst married William H. Windle, son of Gabriel Windle and Nancy J. Chapman, on 14 November 1887 at Macon Co., MO. Lottie F. Propst died on 25 June 1959 at age 89. She was buried in June 1959 at Ethel Cemetery, Ethel, Macon Co., MO.

     Edith Rodgers Prothero was born on 21 July 1890 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Frank Wilby Prothero and Mary Ward Rodgers. Edith Rodgers Prothero married Chauncey Vincent Burnett, son of Wesley A. Burnett and Margaret L. Ryan, after January 1920. Edith Rodgers Prothero died on 25 August 1969 at age 79.

     Frances James Prothero was born on 12 March 1895 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Frank Wilby Prothero and Mary Ward Rodgers. Frances James Prothero married George Gordon Germaine, son of Alfred G. Germaine and Louise A. Savoy, on 21 November 1925 at Lucas Co., OH, George Germaine was first married to Maybell A. Gregory and had a daughter, Dion G. Germaine, (1918 - 2005) who married John H. McLeod and lived in Vermont. Frances James Prothero lived on 13 April 1940 at 15777 Coyle Avenue, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.² She died on 30 March 1984 at Belmont, Kent Co., MI, at age 89.

     Frank Wilby Prothero was born on 12 June 1865 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John Prothero and Caroline F. Scarff.¹ Frank Wilby Prothero married Mary Ward Rodgers, daughter of Rev. James Linn Rodgers and Hettie Burd Cochran, on 21 July 1890. Occupation: Malleable Castings Co., Muncie, IN in 1905. Frank Wilby Prothero died on 31 May 1927 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, at age 61. He was buried in June 1927 at Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #35866411.

     Hettie Burd Prothero was born on 23 June 1892 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Frank Wilby Prothero and Mary Ward Rodgers.

     John Prothero was born circa 1840 at Wales, England.^1,2 He married Caroline F. Scarff on 10 September 1863 at Montgomery Co., OH. John Prothero lived on 8 June 1880 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH.² He died on 19 November 1892 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH. He was buried in November 1892 at Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #52005765.

     Dorothy Protheroe was born on 31 May 1918 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA. She was the daughter of Thomas William Protheroe and Vivian Strickler. Dorothy Protheroe lived on 3 April 1940 at Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., IA, in her parents' home, typist in pump factory.¹ She married Karl Peter Markussen, son of Christian Walter Markussen and Flora M. Anderson, on 15 May 1942 at Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., IA. Dorothy Protheroe died on 13 August 2005 at Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., IA, at age 87

Obituary -- The Courier, Waterloo, Iowa; Sunday, 14 AUG 2005, p.16 (Newspapers.com):

Dorothy Markussen (1918-2005)

CEDAR FALLS -- Dorothy Markussen, 87, of the Cedar Falls Lutheran Home, died Saturday, Aug. 13, at Sartori Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 31, 1918, in Marshalltown, daughter of Thomas and Vivian Strickler Protheroe. She married Karl P. Markussen on May 15, 1942. He died Jan. 20, 2002.

Mrs. Markussen had been employed as a secretary at Viking Pump, Cedar Falls, prior to her marriage.

Survived by: two sons, Jack (Nancy) of Waterloo and Tom of Lansing; a daughter, Sue (Bob) Thill of Cedar Falls, four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: a sister, Lalieth Reese.

Services: 2 p..m. Wednesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Richardson Funderal Home, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m.

Memorials: may be directed to the church or the Cedar Falls Lutheran Home.

She was buried in August 2005 at Greenwood Cemetery, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., IA, Findagrave #11625923.

     Lalieth A. Protheroe was born on 17 April 1914 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA. She was the daughter of Thomas William Protheroe and Vivian Strickler. Lalieth A. Protheroe lived on 3 April 1940 at Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., IA, in her parents' home, operator, telephone office.¹ She married Glenn Mackie Reese on 12 July 1946 at Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., IA. Lalieth A. Protheroe died on 7 March 1975 at Sartori Hospital, Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, at age 60. Cause of death: cancer.

     Thomas William Protheroe was born on 30 May 1890 at Iowa. He was the son of William Protheroe and Mary T. Fromm. Thomas William Protheroe married Vivian Strickler, daughter of Daniel Elmer Strickler and Mary Eliza Doak, on 26 August 1912 at Marshall Co., IA. Thomas William Protheroe lived on 3 April 1940 at Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., IA, police officer.¹ He died in May 1978 at Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., IA.

     William Protheroe was born in December 1861 at New York. He married Mary T. Fromm.

     Ida Frances Protzman was born on 8 November 1881 at Montgomery Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Orion Simon Protzman and Catherine F. Ochse.² Ida Frances Protzman married George Franklin Rohr circa 1900.¹ Ida Frances Protzman died on 21 February 1942 at age 60.

     John Protzman was born in March 1821 at Montgomery Co., OH.¹ He married Sarah Recher on 22 October 1847 at Montgomery Co., OH. John Protzman died on 23 April 1903 at Montgomery Co., OH, at age 82.

     Maggie V. Protzman was born circa 1879 at Montgomery Co., OH. She was the daughter of Perry Alfred Protzman and Mary M. Gebhart.