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     Alva E. Belvel was born on 3 September 1903 at Grand River Twp., Wayne Co., IA. He was the son of James Henry Belvel and Maud Mae McLaughlin. Alva E. Belvel married Irene (?) circa 1920. Alva E. Belvel lived in April 1935 at Holdrege, Phelps Co., NE. He lived in April 1940 at Grand Island, Hall Co., NE. He died on 28 August 1980 at age 76. He was buried in 1980 at Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook, Red Willow Co., NE.

     Chassie L. Belvel was born circa 1917 at Iowa. She was the daughter of Harley Edward Bettis and Metta Marie Belvel. Chassie L. Belvel lived in April 1940 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

     David Tullis Belvel was born on 15 February 1871 at Wayne Co., IA. He was the son of William Tecumseh Belvel and Liona Ann Gloshen.¹ David Tullis Belvel married Milla Ann McLaughlin, daughter of Arlando Clinton McLaughlin and Nancy Emeline Hayworth, on 4 July 1895 at Trenton, Grundy Co., MO. David Tullis Belvel died on 5 May 1951 at Lineville, Wayne Co., IA, at age 80. He was buried in May 1951 at Evergreen Cemetery, Lineville, Wayne Co., IA.

     Dayna Ann Belvel was born on 12 October 1958 at Bermuda. She was the daughter of William Louis Belvel. Dayna Ann Belvel died on 4 December 2005 at Durango, La Plata Co., CO, at age 47 OBITUARY:

Longtime Durango resident Dayna Ann Illg, 47, died at her home here on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005. Mrs. Illg suffered from a variety of diseases that, combined, led to her death.
Mrs. Illg moved to Durango on May 15, 1990. She started working as a teller at Burns Bank, which became the Bank of Colorado during her time there. She held the position of account services department manager before her illnesses prohibited her from continuing. In 1997, she was named the employee of the year.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Durango.
Mrs. Illg was born on Oct. 12, 1958, in Bermuda to William and Janice Belvel.
She graduated from Reno Valley High School in California, where she was an accomplished clarinet player. She took great pride in having been in Junior Air Force ROTC for four years, where she was the first female cadet at her school.
After graduation, Mrs. Illg lived in Iowa for a few years before moving to Colorado in 1984.
She met her husband, Todd Arthur Illg, in 1988 in Grand County, and the couple married in Fraser on Feb. 14, 1989.
She enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking and doing crafts. Mrs. Illg also loved pets and enjoyed being with people.
Her husband described her as caring, loving, energetic and feisty. "She was big-hearted," he said. "She'd do things for other people that she wouldn't even do for herself."
Mrs. Illg is survived by her husband Todd Illg of Durango; son Daniel Illg of Durango; mother Janice Ross of Leon, Iowa; brothers Billy Belvel and Mario Torres, both of Moreno Valley, Calif., Steve Belvel of Scottsdale, Ariz., Hugh Holton of Des Moines, Iowa, and Bobby Torres of Angeles Forest, Calif; and sisters Cindy Clements of Evansville, Ind., Monica Wegner of Fremont, Calif., and Lisa Morrow of Irvine, Calif.
Visitation will be held at Hood Mortuary from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 7, 2005. A funeral will take place at First Baptist Church of Durango at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005. The Rev. Jeff Dobesh will officiate. Burial will take place at Greenmount Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Montezuma County, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321.

She was buried in December 2005 at Greenmount Cemetery, Durango, La Plata Co., CO.

     Esther I. Belvel was born on 25 October 1906 at Grand River Twp., Wayne Co., IA. She was the daughter of James Henry Belvel and Maud Mae McLaughlin.

     Flossie Emeline Belvel was born on 26 July 1912 at Grand River Twp., Wayne Co., IA. She was the daughter of David Tullis Belvel and Milla Ann McLaughlin. Flossie Emeline Belvel married Gaylord Milton Cloyd, son of Alfred Raymond Cloyd and Frankie V. Hadley, circa 1931 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA. Flossie Emeline Belvel died on 13 December 2005 at Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, at age 93 OBITUARY - Find-A-Grave.com

In Loving Memory of
FLOSSIE EMELINE CLOYD
Flossie Emeline Cloyd, age 93, passed away Dec. 13, 2005, in Riverside, Calif. She was born in Lineville, Iowa to David Tullis Belvel and Milla Ann McLaughlin Belvel. She was the last surviving sibling of ten. Flossie had a wonderful sense of humor and was a blessing and joy to her family and friends in many ways. She will remain in our hearts forever. Flossie was preceded in death by her loving husband Gaylord Cloyd in 1997. They celebrated 66 years together. They had three children, Imogene Schuster, Choctaw, Okla., Larry Cloyd, Seabrook, Texas, and Judith Cloyd of Riverside, Calif; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Gaylord and Flossie moved from Iowa to San Bernardino, California in the 1940’s, where he worked at Norton AFB and Flossie worked at JCPenny Co. When Norton closed they moved to Willow Valley, Arizona.

Somewhere, under a bluer sky,
In a higher realm than where eagles fly,
In mountains of unearthly grace,
Our loving Lord has made a place...

     Frederick Hugh Belvel was born on 27 January 1902 at Grand River Twp., Wayne Co., IA. He was the son of David Tullis Belvel and Milla Ann McLaughlin. Frederick Hugh Belvel married Naomi Frances Mulvania, daughter of William Porter Mulvania and Cornelia Jane Rouse, before 1931. Frederick Hugh Belvel married Marie Schneider, daughter of Konrad Schneider and Emilje (?), after 1935. Frederick Hugh Belvel lived in April 1940 at Santa Cruz Co., CA. He died on 3 May 1970 at Monterey Co., CA, at age 68. He was buried in May 1970 at Capitola, Santa Cruz Co., CA.

     Gilbert Ray Belvel was born on 9 August 1899 at Grand River Twp., Wayne Co., IA. He was the son of David Tullis Belvel and Milla Ann McLaughlin. Gilbert Ray Belvel married Cecile M. Gamell, daughter of Frank Gamell and Marilla Granthan. Gilbert Ray Belvel died on 23 November 1972 at Greeley, Weld Co., CO, at age 73. He was buried in November 1972 at Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld Co., CO.

     Harley Max Belvel was born on 9 March 1914 at Grand River Twp., Wayne Co., IA. He was the son of David Tullis Belvel and Milla Ann McLaughlin. Harley Max Belvel married Helen Jeanetta Little. Harley Max Belvel died on 30 June 1973 at Nicollet Co., MN, at age 59. He was buried in July 1973 at Evergreen Cemetery, Lineville, Wayne Co., IA.

     Harry Bernell Belvel was born on 15 July 1916 at Grand River Twp., Wayne Co., IA. He was the son of David Tullis Belvel and Milla Ann McLaughlin. Harry Bernell Belvel married Mildred E. Hickman, daughter of Alfred James Hickman and Nora Belle Nida, circa 1939. Harry Bernell Belvel died on 19 December 2002 at Trenton, Grundy Co., MO, at age 86.

     Henry Vanibor Belvel was born in 1897 at Iowa. He was the son of James Henry Belvel and Maud Mae McLaughlin. Henry Vanibor Belvel married Anna (?). Henry Vanibor Belvel married Florence Kyle Ashmead in 1925. Henry Vanibor Belvel and Florence Kyle Ashmead were divorced in 1935. Henry Vanibor Belvel died on 12 December 1937. He was buried in December 1937 at Evergreen Cemetery, Lineville, Wayne Co., IA.

     Iva Agnes Belvel was born on 19 November 1905 at Trenton, Henry Co., IA. She was the daughter of David Tullis Belvel and Milla Ann McLaughlin. Iva Agnes Belvel married John Johnston, son of Joseph J. Johnston and Cornelia A. Coleman, on 16 February 1926.

     James Henry Belvel was born on 21 January 1873 at Missouri. He was the son of William Tecumseh Belvel and Liona Ann Gloshen.¹ James Henry Belvel married Maud Mae McLaughlin, daughter of Arlando Clinton McLaughlin and Nancy Emeline Hayworth, on 15 November 1897 at Trenton, Grundy Co., MO. James Henry Belvel began military service on 12 September 1918 at Leon, Decatur Co., IA, WW I draft registration. He died in 1951. He was buried in 1951 at Evergreen Cemetery, Lineville, Wayne Co., IA.
Note: James was a member of the International Order Of Foresters.

     Laures L. Belvel was also known as "Sarge". He was born on 26 January 1922 at Lineville, Wayne Co., IA. He was the son of Gilbert Ray Belvel and Cecile M. Gamell. Laures L. Belvel began military service WW II, U.S. Army. He married Marita L. Higgason, daughter of James T. Higgason and Blanche M. Vansant, on 12 January 1947 at Greeley, Weld Co., CO. Laures L. Belvel died on 20 July 1994 at Greeley, Weld Co., CO, at age 72 OBITUARY - Obituary - Greeley Tribune, (Weld County, CO); 7/21/1994; page 4A, col. 2 & 3.

Laures Belvel
Laures "Sarge" Belvel, 72, of Greeley died Wednesday, July 20, in Greeley.
He was born Jan. 26, 1922, in Lineville, Iowa to Gilbert and Cecil (Gammel) Belvel.
On Jan. 12, 19447, he married Marita Higgason in Greeley.
Mr. Belvel graduated from Greeley High School in 1941. He entered the U.S. Army in January 1942, where he served in the European Theater and at Normandy on D-Day. He was discharged Dec. 7, 1945. He continued to serve his country in the National Guard, retiring in 1982. He worked for Douglas Roofing as a shop foreman for 20 years and retired 1985. He worked at Warnoco West. His wife works at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the American Legion and was a past member of the Elks and the VFW.
Survivors are his wife, Marita Belvel of Greeley; a daughter, Lynn Bell of Las Vegas; a son, Terry, at home; and two granddaughters.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Laures "Sarge" Belvel Memorial Fund in care of Stoddard Funeral home.

     Lela Glendora Belvel was born on 16 December 1907 at Lineville, Wayne Co., IA. She was the daughter of David Tullis Belvel and Milla Ann McLaughlin. Lela Glendora Belvel married George Erscal Brumley, son of Jesse Aaron Brumley and Daisy Belle Martin, circa 1928. Lela Glendora Belvel died on 29 August 1992 at Klamath Co., OR, at age 84.

     Leo Delbert Belvel was born on 26 November 1899 at Iowa. He was the son of James Henry Belvel and Maud Mae McLaughlin. Leo Delbert Belvel married Elva Inez Bettis, daughter of Daniel Robert Bettis and Clara June Housely, on 30 October 1921. Leo Delbert Belvel died in March 1988 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 88. He was buried in March 1988 at Allerton Cemetery, Wayne Co., IA.

     Mary Lou Ellen Belvel was born on 23 May 1940 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA. She was the daughter of Rolla B. Belvel and Norma Lee Davis. Mary Lou Ellen Belvel died on 11 January 2010 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, at age 69 OBITUARY

Mary Lou Smith, 69, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, January 11, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids surrounded by her loving family after a 12 year battle with Scleroderma. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, January 15, 2009 at the Cedar Hills Community Church. The service will be conducted by Pastor Kent Landhuis. Visitation will begin after 10:00 AM on Friday at the church. Private inurnment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel.
Surviving are her husband Jerry Smith of Cedar Rapids; her dog Sadie; two children Doug Smith of Cedar Rapids, and Kathy (Robert) Ebeling of Marion; and grandchildren Megan, Spencer, and Tanner Smith, and Michael Ebeling. Also surviving are her sister Nancy (Dennis) Brasel of Muskogee, OK and brother Richard (Lois) Belvel of Biloxi, MS.
She was preceded in death by her son Jeffery Smith and her parents Norma and Bill Belvel.
Mary Lou was born May 23, 1940 in Ottumwa, where she was raised. She was united in marriage to Jerry Smith on April 4, 1958 in Lancaster, MO. She and her husband moved to Cedar Rapids in 2001 to be near their two children and their families. Mary Lou enjoyed volunteering at Milestones and various nursing homes, playing bridge, mah jongg, golfing with friends, and being surrounded by her family.
Mary Lou was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Scleroderma Foundation or to Cedar Hills Community Church in Mary Lou’s honor.
The family extends their appreciation to all of the caring doctors and nurses at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and St. Luke’s Hospital for their tender care and guidance in this time of transition.

Cause of death: Schleroderma.

     Metta Marie Belvel was born on 24 March 1898 at Grand River Twp., Wayne Co., IA. She was the daughter of David Tullis Belvel and Milla Ann McLaughlin. Metta Marie Belvel married Harley Edward Bettis, son of Daniel Edmund Bettis and Ida Mayer Richardson, on 12 March 1921. Metta Marie Belvel died on 1 August 1964 at Carlisle, Warren Co., IA, at age 66. She was buried in August 1964 at Evergreen Cemetery, Lineville, Wayne Co., IA.

     Renota Mae Belvel was born on 9 September 1895 at Grundy Co. (probably), MO. She was the daughter of David Tullis Belvel and Milla Ann McLaughlin. Renota Mae Belvel married Charles Donald Stuteville, son of Charles Stuteville and Rachel Minerva Wright, at Trenton, Grundy Co., MO. Renota Mae Belvel lived in April 1930 at Grand River Twp., Wayne Co., IA; census p.2A. She died on 2 March 1970 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, at age 74.

     Rolla B. Belvel was also known as "Bill". He was born on 12 February 1910 at Wayne Co. (probably), IA. He was the son of James Henry Belvel and Maud Mae McLaughlin. Rolla B. Belvel married Norma Lee Davis, daughter of Lewis Davis and Mattie Hyatt. Rolla B. Belvel died on 17 October 1986 at age 76. He was buried in October 1986 at Ottumwa Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA.

     Ted Arlando Belvel was born on 7 February 1910 at Grand River Twp., Wayne Co., IA. He was the son of David Tullis Belvel and Milla Ann McLaughlin. Ted Arlando Belvel married Marie Belle Gatrel, daughter of Julius Gatrel and Elizabeth Yeater, in 1937. Ted Arlando Belvel died on 28 December 1991 at Bettendorf, Scott Co., IA, at age 81.

     Virgil Lloyd Belvel was born on 19 November 1905 at Trenton, Henry Co., IA. He was the son of David Tullis Belvel and Milla Ann McLaughlin. Virgil Lloyd Belvel died on 27 February 1922 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 16. He was buried in March 1922 at Evergreen Cemetery, Lineville, Wayne Co., IA.

     Waldo Clinton Belvel was born on 28 March 1901 at Decatur Co. (probably), IA. He was the son of James Henry Belvel and Maud Mae McLaughlin. Waldo Clinton Belvel married Dora Ethel Summers circa 1924. Waldo Clinton Belvel died on 15 May 1990 at age 89.

     William Louis Belvel was born on 7 March 1931 at Wayne Co., IA. He was the son of Frederick Hugh Belvel and Naomi Frances Mulvania. William Louis Belvel died on 30 December 2000 at Moreno Valley, Riverside Co., CA, at age 69.

     William Tecumseh Belvel was born circa 1841 at Ohio.¹ He married Liona Ann Gloshen circa 1860.²

     David Belvill was born on 17 June 1871 at Lewis, Holt Co., MO. He married Ida Frances Lemmons on 24 March 1889 at Mitchell Co., KS. David Belvill died on 18 January 1949 at Olympia, Thurston Co., WA, at age 77.

     Grace Belvill was born on 3 February 1909 at Mitchell Co., KS. She was the daughter of David Belvill and Ida Frances Lemmons. Grace Belvill married Winnett Milton Parshall, son of Thomas William Parshall and Frances Estella Wendell. Grace Belvill died on 25 December 1987 at Purdy, Pierce Co., WA, at age 78.

     Mary Benbow was born circa 1845 at Indiana. She married George Shroyer, son of Michael Shroyer and Elizabeth Yeager, on 21 June 1866 at Delaware Co., IN. Mary Benbow died in 1899 at Delaware Co., IN.

     Charles Vane Benbrook was also known as "Charley". He was born on 30 March 1900 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR, WW I and WW II draft registration. He lived in September 1918 at Weleetka, Okfuskee Co., OK; draft card indicates he was a mechanic helper, but his place of employment was "in jail". He married Gladys Irene Hottle, daughter of Dr. William Conrad Hottle and Mary Alice Stump, on 7 November 1931 at Oklahoma Co., OK. Charles Vane Benbrook died on 10 September 1986 at age 86. He was buried in September 1986 at Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Findagrave #95131169.

     Nancy Isabelle Bench was born circa 1842. She married Cephas Wesley Starr, son of Jabez Starr and Jane Gregory, on 12 February 1858 at Marion Co., IA.