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     William Paul Blessing was born in 1922 at Scott County, Virginia.³ He was the son of William David Blessing and Mary Belle Grimm.³ William Paul Blessing married Myrtle Virginia Robinette, daughter of Henry Tyler Robinette and Rose Alice Steele, circa 1956 at Virginia.^1,2 William Paul Blessing died on 30 July 2018 at Scott County, Virginia.³

     Robert Turner was born in 1922 at Canada.² He was the son of William Turner and Lily May Nadiger.² Robert Turner married Joyce Allen Pratt, daughter of Arnold Pratt and Gladys May Allen, in 1943.¹ Robert Turner died on 1 September 1949 at Saskatchewan, Canada.¹

     Kathryn Alvord was born on 3 January 1922 at Washington.^2,3 She was the daughter of Irving Eugene Alvord and Helen Rose Timmerman.¹ Kathryn Alvord was included in the census of her grandparents, Irving Thomas Alvord and Eudora Mary Caroline Jones, on 3 April 1930 at Centralia, Washington.⁴ She was included in the census of Alvord grand parents on 16 April 1940 at Centralia.⁵ Kathryn Alvord married James Joseph Perkins in 1944.⁶ She died on 14 April 2005 at Napa, Napa County, California, at age 83.⁷

     Hugh Matthews Lynch Sr. was born on 10 January 1922.² He married Elizabeth Keele Smith, daughter of Dr. Taylor Garnett Smith and Millie/Willie Ruby Steele, on 30 March 1953 at Russell County, Virginia.^1,3 Hugh Matthews Lynch Sr. died on 9 May 1999 at Virginia at age 77; From an obituary posted at Find-A-Grave: " He is survived by his wife, Keele Smith Lynch and four children, Ellen M. Lynch, of Richmond, Martha L. Smith, of Roanoke, Susan K. Lynch, of Naples, Fla., and Hugh M. Lynch, Jr., of Charlotte, N.C.".²

     Ensign Cyrus Harding Walker was born on 15 January 1922 at Westmoreland County, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of George Walker and Lucy Beale Arnest.¹ Ensign Cyrus Harding Walker was included in the census of George Walker and Lucy Beale Arnest on 11 April 1940 at Cople, Westmoreland County, Virginia.³ Ensign Cyrus Harding Walker died in 1945 at Missing in Action.¹

     Elizabeth Rebecca Weston was born on 21 January 1922 at Nash County, North Carolina.^4,5 She was the daughter of James C. Weston and Carrie (?)⁴ Elizabeth was included in the census of her parents, James C. Weston and Carrie (?), on 5 April 1930 at Rocky Mount, Nash County, North Carolina.⁶ Elizabeth was included in the census of her parents, James C. Weston and Carrie (?), on 11 April 1940 at Newport News, Virginia.⁴ Elizabeth Rebecca Weston married Howard Turner Armstrong, son of Howard Allen Armstrong and Lucie A. Turner, before 1943.¹

     Mary Tarpinian was born on 6 February 1922 at Indian Orchard, Massachusetts.^1,3 She was the daughter of Toros Tarpinian and Mushginaz "Rosa" Kasparian.² Mary Tarpinian was included in the census of her parents, Toros Tarpinian and Mushginaz "Rosa" Kasparian, on 3 April 1930 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.⁴ Mary Tarpinian married Frederic W. Steele, son of Glenn Harold Steele and Mabel Rains, on 25 December 1945 at Los Angeles County, California.¹

     Tomiko Alice Aoyagi was born on 6 March 1922 at Oakland, Alameda County, California.^1,2 She married Shigejiro Sakaguchi after 1930 at Califonria.¹ Tomiko Alice Aoyagi died in 2012 at Lincoln, Placer County, California.²

     Anne Walsh was also known as Anna May Welsh.² She was born on 19 March 1922 at Valparaiso area, Indiana.^2,3 She was the daughter of James R Walsh and Anna Johnson.¹ Anne Walsh was included in the census of her parents, James Walsh and Anna Johnson, on 6 May 1930 at Valparaiso, Indiana.² She was also included in the census of her parents on 19 April 1940 at Valparaiso.⁴ She married Aldo L. Malaspina, son of Giacomo "Jack" Malaspina and Maire (?), on 3 September 1949 at Monterey, California.^1,3,5 Aldo and Ann were divorced on 5 June 1979 at San Francisco, California.⁶ As of December 1981, the address of Anne Walsh was 321 Ashton Ave, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.¹ She died on 14 April 1989 at San Francisco, California, at age 67; From a photo copy of an obituary for her "She was married to Aldo Malaspina, who survives", "Also surviving are one son, James Malaspina of California; three daughters, Patricia McDonald, Janet Meza and Debra Lassus, all of California; one sister, Rosemary Walsh of California; one brother, James Walsh of Valparaiso; and five grand-sons".³

     Stanley Irvin Akin was born on 4 July 1922 at Placerville, California; He was the son of William Irve Akin and Alberta Jane Williams.² He was the son of William Irvin Akin and Alberta Jane Williams.³ Stanley Irvin Akin was included in the census of his parents, William Irvin Akin and Alberta Jane Williams, on 24 April 1930 at Placerville, El Dorado County, California.³ Stanley was included in the census of his father and step mother on 5 April 1940 at Placerville, El Dorado County, California.⁴ Stanley Irvin Akin married Alma Letha Mabry circa 1946 at Reno, Nevada; Two boys born to this union.² Stanley Irvin Akin died on 4 January 1979 at Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, at age 56; Died of Hodgkins Lymphoma. From his obituary: "survived by his wife Dorothy C. Akin of San Miguel, sons George of Paso Robles, Ronald of Paso Robles, Alan Rau of Paso Robles, Keith Rau of Templeton, Russell of Paso Robles, Larry Rau of Los Molinas and daughters, Jan Stanberry of Ketchickan, Alaska; Vicki Akin of Paso Robles, Michelle Akin of San Miguel, Sandee Ricci of Sacramento, 13 grandchildren and his father, William Akin of Camino."²

     Jasper A "Locky" Lockridge was born on 8 July 1922 at Craigmont, Lewis County, Idaho.¹ He was the son of Roy Allen Lockridge and Bertha Mae Fagg.¹ Jasper A "Locky" Lockridge was included during the census of his parents, Roy Allen Lockridge and Bertha Mae Fagg, on 16 April 1930 at Brewster, Okanogan County, Washington.² Jasper A "Locky" Lockridge was included during the census of his parents, Roy Allen Lockridge and Bertha Mae Fagg, on 9 May 1940 at Lincoln Precinct, Chelan County, Washington.³ Jasper A "Locky" Lockridge married Alice Clements on 9 June 1944 at Massachusetts.¹ Jasper A "Locky" Lockridge married LaVona Dexter Younker on 13 June 1981.¹ Jasper A "Locky" Lockridge died on 18 April 2008 at Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, at age 85.¹ He Posted at Find-A-Grave: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - Jasper A. "Locky" Lockridge died Friday, April 18, 2008, after suffering a stroke. He was born July 8, 1922, in Craigmont, ID to Roy and Bertha Lockridge. He lived in Wenatchee most of his youth and graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October of 1942, and served until the end of WWII in 1945. On June 9, 1944, Jasper married Alice Clements in Massachusetts. They settled in Wenatchee, where their two daughters, Donna and Karen, were born. Locky completed his Bachelors' Degree in Engineering at Washington State College in Pullman in 1951. His first job was for the State of Washington Highway Department. He retired from that job in 1977. He spent two years in retirement, during which time he and Alice traveled around the United States in their motor home, stopping to see whatever they wanted and visiting friends and relatives. He became Alice's caregiver during her battle with cancer. Alice died in 1979. Since Jasper knew he had far more energy and time to just be retired, he explored part-time employment. He began working at the Wenatchee Swim and Tennis Club in 1980, and was still employed at the WRAC at the time of his death. On December 31, 1980, he took a fine woman to a dance. LaVona Dexter Younker became the second love of his life and they were married on June 13, 1981. They enjoyed 26 1/2 years together. Locky is survived by his wife, LaVona; daughters, Donna (Gary) Burr of Ridgefield, WA and Karen (Mike) Waterbury of Santa Clara, CA; his sister, Edna (Dave) Olling of Shoreline, WA; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and many members of LaVona's family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Don Lockridge and Jerry Lockridge; his first wife, Alice; and his stepchildren, Gary Younker and Theresa Carter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2008, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to St. Joseph's Parish building fund. Arrangements by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

     Orville S DeLay was born on 10 July 1922 at Odessa, Lafayette County, Missouri.^1,2 He was the son of James C DeLay and Bertie L Pallette.¹ Orville was included in the census of his parents, James C DeLay and Bertie L Pallette, on 18 April 1930 at Columbus, Johnson County, Missouri.³ On 8 April 1940 he was included in the census of his widowed mother at Odessa, Missouri.⁴ Orville S DeLay died on 15 August 2015 at Holton, Jackson County, Kansas, at age 93; Extracted from an obituary at Find-A-Grave "Orville was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Nellie Irene Campbell and Alice J. Hoover. Other survivors include two sons, Andy J. DeLay and wife Sherry, Abilene, and Ray O DeLay and wife Ronda, Holton; and five grandchildren, Ashley DeLay, Emily Hernandez, Rachel Haught, Jackson DeLay and Paige DeLay".¹ He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942. Orville was engaged in 50 combat missions in the Mediterranean Theatre during World War II as a flight engineer and top turret gunner on a B-17 aircraft. He was awarded numerous medals, including the Distinguished Flying Cross.²

     Robert William Eglington "Uncle Bob" as he was known in the family, was veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Air Corps from his inlistment date of 14 Sep 1942 until the end of the War. He was an elictrical engineer at the NASA Ames Research Center Wind Tunnels located at Moffett Field, Mountain View, Santa Clara County, California.^2,3 He was born on 19 July 1922 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.¹ He was the son of Earle Frost Eglington and Olive Marjory Lake.¹ Robert William Eglington was listed in the census of his parents, Earle Frost Eglington and Olive Marjory Lake, on 4 April 1930 at Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.⁴ Bob was also included in the census of his parents on 15 April 1940 at Redwood, Santa Clara County, California.⁵ Robert William Eglington Bob served in the U.S. Army between 14 September 1942 and 1 January 1946.⁶ He married Janet Margaret Burke, daughter of Harry Eugene Burke Sr. and Marion Josephine Armstrong, on 30 June 1947 at Los Gatos Methodest Church, Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California. Robert William Eglington died on 30 June 1996 at Santa Clara County, California, at age 73.⁷

     Frederic W. Steele was born on 7 August 1922 at Los Angeles, California.^1,2 He was the son of Glenn Harold Steele and Mabel Rains.¹ Frederic W. Steele was included in the census of Robert Roy Jones and Mary Lou Ellen Todd on 14 April 1930 at Seattle, King Couney, Washington.¹ Frederic W. Steele was included in the census of his aunt and uncle, Chester Stanley Purdy and Edith Myrtle "Ida" Rains, on 3 April 1940 at Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon.³ Frederic W. Steele was listed on a U.S. World War II Army Enlistement Reocrd on 3 November 1942 at Los Angeles, California.⁴ He married Mary Tarpinian, daughter of Toros Tarpinian and Mushginaz "Rosa" Kasparian, on 25 December 1945 at Los Angeles County, California.⁵ Frederic W. Steele married Rose Lila Elstine in July 1952 at Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.^6,7 Frederic W. Steele died on 18 February 1988 at Buena Park, Orange County, California, at age 65; Posted at Find-A-Grave: "Fred Steele was born on August 7, 1922 in Los Angeles, California to Glenn Steele and Mabel Rains. Sister Maeotta was born in 1925, followed by Nadine in 1929. Tragedy struck the family in September 1930 when Mabel was murdered by a family member. Fred and Maeotta went with their father to live in Washington, while Nadine went to live with family members in Sparks, Nevada. In October 1930, Fred and Maeotta were uprooted again as their father had remarried and the new wife did not want them. They were sent to live with various family members and by the next year were permanently residing with their Aunt Edith and Uncle Chester, who had taken Nadine in. At age 17, Fred was living with the Family in Oregon when he left due to unknown reasons. From 1942-1945 he served in the Army, as a tank driver and won a good conduct medal for the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign. In 1952, Fred married Rose Smego and had one son; Glenn. Father and son shared a great love of trains and to Fred's delight, Glenn was hired on the Santa Fe Railway in the 1970s. After retiring from Safeway Stores after almost 30 years of service, Fred enjoyed spending his time on road trips (particularly chasing his son Glenn's train on a long haul) and visiting with his three grandchildren. Sadly, in 1988; Glenn lost the father he fondly called "Pop". A great loss to the Steele family, but especially Glenn; who was very close with his father. They were reunited once again on March 3, 2015 when Glenn died from traumatic injuries sustained during the Metrolink Oxnard Crash".⁶

     Denson Griffin was born on 9 August 1922 at Texas.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Adrian Griffin and Marilla/Mary Ella "Rillia Ann" Donaldson.¹ Denson Griffin was included in the census of Thomas Adrian Griffin and Marilla/Mary Ella "Rillia Ann" Donaldson on 3 April 1930 at Pricinct 5, Falls County, Texas.¹ Denson Griffin married Leota Lucille "Polly" Packard after 14 April 1940 at Texas.² Denson Griffin was included in the census of Thomas Adrian Griffin on 15 April 1940 at Beverly Hills, McLennan County, Texas.⁴ Denson Griffin died on 19 August 2003 at age 81; Burial: Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene, Texas.^2,3

     Joseph Alfred Smith was born on 18 August 1922 at Calloway County, Kentucky.² He was the son of Joe Smith and Nella Pool.² Joseph Alfred Smith married Rosella Marie Pratt, daughter of Leo Joseph Pratt and Mary Mae Lemon, on 8 February 1947 at Orchard Lake, Michigan.¹ Joe died on 19 September 1981 at Pontiac, Oakliand County, Michigan, at age 59.²

     Chester Le Roy Plummer was born before September 1922 at California.¹ He was the son of Amos Spencer Plummer and Edna Josephine Farrell.¹ Chester Le Roy Plummer died in September 1926 at Yuba City, California; From an Obituary dated Sept. 26, 1926, "Chester Le Roy Plummer, age 4 years, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Spencer Plummer, in Yuba City on Sunday after a short illness of diptheria. The dead youth is the grandson of Mrs. E. Farrell of Auburn.¹"

     Darlene Emma Hinrichs is the daughter of Otto Martin Hinrichs and Wilma Anna Wulf.¹

     Raymond Otis Pratt was born on 24 September 1922 at Michigan.¹ He was the son of Ralph Otis Pratt and Nina Bell Goodrich.¹ Raymond Otis Pratt witnessed the census of Ralph Otis Pratt and Nina Bell Goodrich on 10 April 1930 at Egelston, Muskegon County, Michigan.¹ Ray was also included in the census of his parents on 2 May 1940 at Egelston, Michigan.³ Raymond Otis Pratt witnessed the census of Ralph Otis Pratt and Nina Bell Goodrich on 27 April 1950 at Egleston, Muskegon County, Michigan.⁴ Raymond Otis Pratt died on 20 April 1981 at Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, at age 58.⁵

     Ethyl Cora Butler was born on 30 September 1922 at El Dorado County, California.^1,2 She was the daughter of Archie Nelson Butler and Minerva Maria Von Bulow.¹ Ethyl Cora Butler was included in the census of Archie Nelson Butler and Minerva Maria Von Bulow on 8 April 1930 at Oakland, California.¹ Ethyl Cora Butler married Marshall Neal Fulgham after 16 April 1940.³ Ethyl Cora Butler died on 7 July 1977 at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at age 54.³

     Mary Bachman Anerson was born on 3 October 1922 at Washinton, District of Colmumbia.¹ She was the daughter of Jonathan Waverly Anerson and Dorothy Morgan.¹ Mary Bachman Anerson married Col Freeman Wate Bowley Jr, son of Freeman Wate Bowley and Elizabeth Wilmer Carpenter, on 11 December 1943 at Tampa, Florida.¹ Mary Bachman Anerson died on 24 April 2005 at Amherst, Amherst County, Virginia, at age 82.¹

     Mary Sue Pridham was born on 6 October 1922 at Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Grenville Pridham and Gladys Etheral Sloss.² Mary Sue Pridham was included in the census of Grenville Pridham and Gladys Etheral Sloss on 12 April 1930 at Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.² Mary was included in the census of her mother Gladys on 11 April 1940 at Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois; This census included Gladys' father Thomas Sloss, age 70.⁵ Mary Sue Pridham married Morgan Blake McDannell, son of Morgan Oliver McDannell and Edna Blake, in 1942.¹ Mary Sue Pridham died on 16 September 2006 at Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, at age 83; From an obituary posted at Find-A-Grave: "Mary Sue McDannell, 83, of Rock Island, passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, at her home, surrounded by her children".^1,3

     Jewel Irene Brazil was born on 7 October 1922 at Talequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of Lon Logan Brazil and Martha Ellen Munn.¹ Jewel Irene Brazil married Jarvis Lester Jones, son of Jean Paul Jones and Mona Lee Willis, on 14 May 1949 at Bartlesville, Washiongton County, Oklahoma.¹ Jewel Irene Brazil died on 16 August 2002 at Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 79.¹ She and Jarvis Lester Jones were the parents of two children.²

     Eula Ruth Oppenneer was born on 19 October 1922 at Flint, Michigan.^1,4 She was the daughter of Fred Charles Oppenneer and Fleda Abiah Guetschow.¹ Eula Ruth Oppenneer was included in the census of Fred Charles Oppenneer and Fleda Abiah Guetschow on 2 April 1930 at Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.¹ Eula Ruth Oppenneer was included in the census of Fred Charles Oppenneer and Fleda Abiah Guetschow on 4 April 1940 at Hazel Park, Oakland County, Michigan.⁵ Eula Ruth Oppenneer married Francis Joseph Kopina, son of Steven Kopina and Mary Kokoruda, in 1951.⁴ Eula Ruth Oppenneer died on 3 July 1998 at Sun City, Maricopa, Arizona, at age 75.⁴

     Norman Earl Rawson was born on 20 October 1922 at Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.^1,2 He married Barbara Edith Stewart, daughter of James Beveridge Stewart and Edith M Noland, in 1945.^1,3 Norman Earl Rawson died on 23 October 2004 at Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 82; From the abstract of an obituary posted at Find A Grave: "NORMAN EARL RAWSON born October 20 1922, passed away in his home on Thursday, December 23rd in Houston Texas at the age of 82. He will be missed by many including by his wife Barbara, and their three daughters Laura von Behren and her husband Rick of Glenn Dale Maryland, Beth Comstock and her husband Tom of Houston, Texas, and Cate Brady and her husband Pat of Glen Ellyn Illinois, his two nephews, his six grandchildren along with three great-grandchildren".^1,2

     Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon was born on 3 November 1922 at Tampico, Mexico.^1,3 She was the daughter of George Justin McLeron and Marjorie Pleasants Armstrong.¹ Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon was recorded in the census of George Justin McLeron and Marjorie Pleasants Armstrong on 10 May 1930 at San Antonio, Texas.¹ Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon was included in the census of George Justin McLeron and Marjorie Pleasants Armstrong on 15 April 1940 at Alamo Heights, Bexar County.⁴ Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon married Robert Storey Brown, son of Samuel Brown and Margaret Rutledge ?, circa 1950 at Bexar County, Texas.⁵ Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon died on 19 February 2012 at Texas at age 89; Extracted form an obituary published in the Express-News on Feb. 24, 2012. "Eleanor McLeron "Mickey" Brown, 89, passed away on February 19, 2012. She was born in Tampico, Mexico on November 3, 1922 to George Justice and Marjorie Armstrong McLeron. She is survived by her children; Robert, George, Ellie and Ann; grandchildren Spencer, Sydney, Callum and Marjorie. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Robert Storey Brown".³

     Willie Odell "Bill" Carrol was born on 6 November 1922 at Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi.¹ He married Betty Lou Burke, daughter of Marriot Edward Burke and Lillian Helen Maude Roe, on 23 August 1947 at Cuver City, California.¹ Willie Odell "Bill" Carrol died on 17 June 2007 at Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County, California, at age 84.¹

     Marion Adams was born circa 1923.¹ She was the daughter of Manuel Oliveira and Christine Duarte.^1,2 Marion Adams was included in the census of her mother Christine Duarte Adams on 14 April 1930 at Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii; This census included granddaughter Naomi Nelson, Age 5.³ Marion Adams married Edward Young circa 1932 at Hawaii.⁴ Marion Adams witnessed the passenger list of H. Tower "Harry" Scott and Christine Duarte on 19 September 1933 at Honolulu, Hawaii; They were returning to Hawaii from San Francisto aboard the "S.S. MARIPOSA."⁵ Marion Adams was included in the census of her step father, H. Tower "Harry" Scott, and her mother Christine Duarte on 2 April 1940 at Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii.⁴

     Betty Jane Lind was born circa 1923 at Ventura County, California.¹ She was the daughter of Carroll Arthur Lind and Lenabelle Cannon.¹ Betty Jane Lind was included in the census of Carroll Arthur Lind and Lenabelle Cannon on 17 April 1930 at Ventura, Ventura County, California.¹ Betty Jane Lind was included in the census of Carroll Arthur Lind and Lenabelle Cannon on 10 April 1940 at Ventura, California.³ Betty Jane Lind died on 29 August 1995 at Ventura County, California.²

     Margaret Robertson is the daughter of William "Willie" Robertson Jr. and Corinne Crutchfield.¹

     Roy Byon Kitts was born circa 1923 at Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia.¹ He was the son of Isaac Emory Kitts and Lettie Graves Campbell.^1,2 Roy Byon Kitts died on 29 October 1971 at Norfold, Virginia.²

     Cecil Byron Morehead is the son of Charles Lee Morehead and Dora May Walker.¹

     Gloria Jane Belton is the daughter of Charles W Belton and Kathryn M Lenzen.¹

     Lloyd E. Walker was born in 1923 at Maine.¹ He was the son of Ralph Morrell Walker and Gladys Morrell.¹ Lloyd E. Walker was listed in the census of Ralph Morrell Walker and Gladys Morrell on 23 April 1930 at Gorham.¹ Lloyd E. Walker was included in the census of Ralph Morrell Walker and Gladys Morrell on 3 April 1940 at Gorham.³ Lloyd E. Walker died on 17 August 1978 at Portland, Maine.²

     Philip Perry Oldberg Jr was born in 1923 at Kansas City, Kansas.^1,2 He was the son of Philip Oldberg and Effie M Peterson.³ Philip was included during the census of his parents, Philip Oldberg and Effie M Peterson, on 26 April 1930 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.³ Philip Perry Oldberg Jr A veteran of World War II, he served as a Lt. (JG) on the USS Mount McKinley,an amphibious force command ship in the Pacific. between 1942 and 1945.² He married Muriel Virginia Swanson, daughter of Arthur Malcomb Swanson and Allie Catherine Hulse, in 1946.^1,2 Philip Perry Oldberg Jr died on 10 October 2010 at Leawood, Kansas; From his obituary: "He is survived by his wife; six children: Carl (Judy) of Cary, Ill., Mark (Linda) of Overland Park, Pamela Taylor of Prairie Village, Karen Oldberg (Doyle Arnett) of Kansas City, Eric Oldberg of Kansas City, and David Oldberg (Janie) of Prairie Village; a sister, Katherine A. Wilhelmsen of Prairie Village, and a brother, Willard E. Oldberg (Florence) of Mission".^1,2

     Mildred Lois Wyatt was born on 23 January 1923 at Jackson County, Missouri.^1,2 She was the daughter of Marion Joseph Wyatt and Gertrude Jane Renick.¹ Mildred Lois Wyatt was included in the census of her parents, Marion Joseph Wyatt and Gertrude Jane Renick, on 2 April 1930 at Sni-A-BAr, Jackson County, Missouri.¹ She was also included in the census of parnets on 5 April 1940 at Sni-A-Bar, Jackson County, Missouri.³ Mildred Lois Wyatt married Carl Woodson Butler, son of George W Butler and Lillian Marie Register, on 21 September 1944 at Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington.^4,5 Mildred Lois Wyatt died before 2001.

     Margie Lou Walker was born on 23 January 1923 at Greenville, Hunt County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel William Vestus Walker and Mary Ellen Basinger.¹ Margie Lou Walker was included during the census of her parents, Samuel William Vestus Walker and Mary Ellen Basinger, on 8 April 1930 at Granville City, Hunt County, Texas.² Margie Lou Walker married Olan Grant Steele, son of Clyde Emmett Steele and Stella Mae Smith, on 19 January 1946 at Hunt County, Texas.^1,3 Margie Lou Walker died on 26 December 2004 at Greenville, Hunt County, Texas, at age 81.¹

     Josephine Frances Mcgill was born on 2 February 1923 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.¹ She married Herbert Newt "Blackie" Armstrong, son of Newt Herbert Armstrong and Margaret Dunford, on 14 April 1945 at Los Angeles County, California.¹ Josephine Frances Mcgill died on 10 April 2003 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florada, at age 80.¹

     Bernard R. Washburn was born on 6 February 1923 at Hornick, Iowa.¹ He was the son of Jessie Washburn and Elsie McKnight.² Bernard R. Washburn was included in the census of his parents, Jessie Washburn and Elsie McKnight, on 16 April 1940 at Grange, Woodbury County, Iowa.³ Bernard R. Washburn died on 22 October 1998 at Lawton, Woodbury County, Iowa, at age 75; From an Obituary Posted on Find-A-Grave "Survivors include his wife; a son and his wife, Nernan and Cathy of rural Hinton, Iowa; three sisters, Marian and her husband, Don Harrison, of Lawton, Alta Maron of Black Hawk, S.D., and Eva and her husband, Virgil Weigel, of Sergeant Bluff; two brothers and their wives, Jesse and Lavonne of Sioux City and Lowell and Franziska of Lawton; two granddaughters, Tricia Powell and Lori Pritt; and two great-grandchildren".⁴

     Agnes Rogers Bouldin was born on 28 February 1923 at Keith, Boone County, West Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of William Old Bouldin and Agnes Rogers Lackey.¹ Agnes Rogers Bouldin married David Fred Steele Sr, son of David Fred Steele and Laura Russie Wood, before 1942.¹ Agnes Rogers Bouldin died on 30 October 2007 at Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, at age 84; From the Tampa Tribune obituary: "STEELE, Agnes Rogers Bouldin, 84, of Albemarle, N.C.", - "passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2007, at Stanly Regional Medical Center. She was born February 28, 1923, in Boone County, W.Va". - "She is survived by her son, David F. Steele and wife, Lois, of Albemarle, N.C; grandchildren, David F. Steele III and wife, Shannon, of Lakeland, Fla., Dr. Daniel J. Steele and wife, Holley, and their children, D.J., Will and Elizabeth of Birmingham, Ala., Sharon Elizabeth Davis and husband, Ben, and their children, Emma and John of Albemarle,N.C., Rebecca Joy Aldridge and husband, Roger, of their children, Ian and Caitlyn of Monroe, N.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Fred Steele Sr., deceased 1982; father, William Old Bouldin; and mother, Agnes Rogers Lackey Bouldin".^1,2

     Betty June Perkins was born on 16 March 1923 at Welborn, Wyandotte County, Kansas.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles W Perkins and Bessie Marie Orup.¹ Betty June Perkins was included in the census of her parents, Bessie Marie Orup and Charles W Perkins, on 2 April 1930 at Quindaro, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.¹ "June" was included in the census of her parents on 4 April 1940 also in Quindaro, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.³ Betty June Perkins married Elmer Ray Brunker on 10 June 1950 at Wyandotte County, Missouri.⁴ Betty June Perkins died on 7 February 2008 at Kansas at age 84; Burial: Chapel Hill Mermorial Gardens, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.²

     Nancy Tyson Lee Scott was born before 5 May 1923 at Maryland.¹ She married Alfred Patterson Pendleton Jr., son of Alfred Patterson Pendleton and Marjorie Armstrong, in 1948 at Towson, Maryland.¹ Nancy Tyson Lee Scott died on 26 April 2007 at Maryland.¹

     Betty June Farrell is the daughter of Edward Patrick Farrell and Eliza Laura "Gram" Steele.

     Herbert Newt "Blackie" Armstrong was born on 16 June 1923 at Elbert, West Virginia.¹ He was the son of Newt Herbert Armstrong and Margaret Dunford.¹ Herbert was recorded in the census of his parents, Newt Herbert Armstrong, on 5 April 1930 at Triadelphia, Logan County, West Virginia.³ Herbert Newt "Blackie" Armstrong married Josephine Frances Mcgill on 14 April 1945 at Los Angeles County, California.² Herbert Newt "Blackie" Armstrong died on 24 October 1988 at DeKalb County, Georgia, at age 65.^1,4

     Leota Lucille "Polly" Packard was born on 16 June 1923 at Plainview, Texas.¹ She married Denson Griffin, son of Thomas Adrian Griffin and Marilla/Mary Ella "Rillia Ann" Donaldson, after 14 April 1940 at Texas.¹ Leota Lucille "Polly" Packard died on 27 October 1997 at Tye, Taylor County, Texas, at age 74.¹

     Margaret A. Jones was born on 16 July 1923 at Wichita, Kansas.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jean Paul Jones and Mona Lee Willis.¹ Margaret A. Jones was recorded in the census of Mona Lee Willis and Jean Paul Jones on 8 April 1930 at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.¹ Margaret was also included in the census of her parents on 15 April 1940 at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.³ Margaret A. Jones married Thomas Harold Harp on 6 June 1943 at Wichita, Kansas.²

     Harold Carey Herring was born on 11 August 1923 at New Hanover County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Carey Peele Herring and Eva Mae Fuhr.¹ Harold Carey Herring was recorded in the census of Eva Mae Fuhr and Carey Peele Herring on 3 April 1930 at Crestwood, Oldham County, Kentucky.² Harold Carey Herring was included in the census of Carey Peele Herring and Eva Mae Fuhr on 29 April 1940 at Fairmont, Robeson County, North Carolina.³ Harold Carey Herring married Edith May Gosnell before 1947 at North Carolina.⁴ He died on 16 April 1994 at Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina, at age 70; Informant: Dr C.P. Herring of Fairmont N.C. (son Harold C. ?)⁵

     Dale G Jerone is the son of George J Jerone and Leslie ` Upthegrove.¹

     Geraldine M. Lucas was born on 25 August 1923 at Humbold County, California.^5,3 She was the daughter of Eugene Clarence Lucas and Marnie Cooke.^3,4 Geraldine appeared on the census of her parents, Eugen and Marnie Cook Lucas, of 11 April 1940 in Fortuna, Humbold County, California.⁶ She married Carroll Eugene Harbour, son of Rodney Ray Harbour and Caroline "Carrie" E. Lydick, before 1946.¹ Gearldine died on 30 January 2003 at Humboldt County, California, at age 79.⁵

     Bernice Ione Blase was born on 12 September 1923 at South Dakota.^1,2 She was the daughter of Frank R. Blase and Clara Unzelman.¹ Bernice Ione Blase was included in the census of Frank R. Blase and Clara Unzelman on 16 April 1930 at Rutland, Lake County, South Dakota.³ Bernice Ione Blase was included in the census of Frank R. Blase and Clara Unzelman on 4 April 1940 at Wentworth, Lake County, South Dakota.¹ Bernice Ione Blase died on 14 November 1997 at Los Angeles County, California, at age 74.²

     Muriel Virginia Swanson was born on 23 October 1923 at Kansas City, Jackson County.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Malcomb Swanson and Allie Catherine Hulse.¹ Muriel Virginia Swanson was included during the census of her parents, Arthur Malcomb Swanson and Allie Catherine Hulse, on 16 April 1930 at Kansas City, Missouri.² Muriel Virginia Swanson was included during the census of her parents, Arthur Malcomb Swanson and Allie Catherine Hulse, on 8 April 1940 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.³ Muriel Virginia Swanson married Philip Perry Oldberg Jr, son of Philip Oldberg and Effie M Peterson, in 1946.^1,4 Muriel Virginia Swanson died on 14 March 2018 at Jackson County, Missouri, at age 94; From an obituray posted at Find-A-Grave: "Her survivors include the six children—Carl (Judy) Oldberg of Cary, Illinois; Mark (Linda) Oldberg of Overland Park; Pamela Taylor of Prairie Village, Kansas; Karen (Doyle) Oldberg of Kansas City; Eric Oldberg of Kansas City, and David Oldberg of Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Survivors also include nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren".¹

     Roland Manroe Riddle was born on 31 October 1923.^1,2 He died on 4 October 1976 at Lee County, North Caroline, at age 52.²

     Merle Melvin Pratt was born on 20 November 1923 at Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of Ralph Otis Pratt and Nina Bell Goodrich.¹ Merle was recorded in the census of hsi apratne, Ralph Otis Pratt and Nina Bell Goodrich, on 10 April 1930 at Egelston, Muskegon County, Michigan.¹ He was also included in the census of his parents on 2 May 1940 at Egelston, Michigan.⁴ Merle Melvin Pratt died on 15 January 1994 at Fremont, Newaygo County, Michigan, at age 70; From Merle's obituary: "born Merle Melvin Pratt on Nov. 20, 1923 in Muskegon, the sone of Nina Bell Goodrich and Ralph Otis Pratt. He married Bertha J. Hathaway on June 17, 1947 in Muskegon"; "survived by his wife Bertha J. Pratt of Grant; Two sons, Tim and Tracey Pratt of Newaygo, and Tom and Theresa Pratt of Grant; four grandchildren, Amanda and Christine Pratt of Newaygo and Thomas and Todd Pratt of Grant; three brothers, Jesse and Lester Pratt of Muskegon and Geral Pratt of California; and severa nieces and nephews".^2,3 The inscription on his marker indicated that he served as an S1 in the U.S. Navy during WWII.⁵

     Howard Vernon Briley was also known as Vern Briley. He was born on 9 December 1923 at Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California; Poto copy of Certificate on line, Joanne's Family Tree at Ancestry.com.^3,4 He was the son of Howard Briley and Louise Marie Verges.^1,2 Howard was listed in the census of Mirth Adelia Palmer and Fredrick "Fred" Allen Behrens on 15 April 1930 at Sacramento, California.⁵ Vern was also included in the census of Fred and Mirth on 11 April 1940 at Sacramento, California.⁶ Howard Vernon Briley married Joyce Ruth Reynolds, daughter of Burwell Wilson "Sarge" Reynolds and Rosita Anne Farrell, on 31 January 1949 at Truckee, Nevada County, California.⁷ Howard Vernon Briley and Joyce Ruth Reynolds appeared on the 1939 Register of 15 April 1950 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California.⁸ He died on 18 December 1997 at San Joaquin County, California, at age 74.¹ Howard "Vern" was adopted by Fred Behrens and Mirth Palmer.

     Clifton White Pipkin Jr. was born on 12 December 1923 at Harnett County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Clifton White Pipkin and Anna Mae Withers.¹ Clifton White Pipkin Jr. was included in the census of Anna Mae Withers on 16 April 1930 at Upper Little River, Harnett County, North Carolina; This census included a foster son Thomas Rossie, age 5/12.² Clifton White Pipkin Jr. died on 29 August 1998 at Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina, at age 74.³

     Denis Pratt was born on 13 December 1923 at Lockwood, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹ He was the son of Arnold Pratt and Gladys May Allen.¹ Denis Pratt married Yvette (?) at Canada.^2,1 Denis Pratt died on 22 January 2007 at Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at age 83; From an Obituary published in the Calgary Herald and posted on Find-A-Grave: "Denis was born on the family farm in Lockwood, Saskatchewan on December 13, 1923 to Gladys and Arnold Pratt. He learned at a young age, the struggle of surviving the Saskatchewan prairie droughts of the 1930's. Losing his mother at the age of thirteen, he took over running the farm at sixteen years old, when his father returned to Britain to enlist during World War II."; "Denis is predeceased by his wife of forty-six years, Yvette, and by his son, Donald. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Willie Underhill of Calgary, and Judy and Chris MacDonald of Sydney, Nova Scotia and by his two grandchildren, Jennifer and Michael MacDonald. He is also survived by his two sisters, Joyce Cochrane of Calgary, and Rosemary (Trevor) Boyer of Thousand Oakes, California, as well as numerous other relatives and special friends".¹

     Martin Wienk was born circa 1924 at Illinois.² He was the son of Frank J. Wienk and Florence R (?)² Martin Wienk died on 18 June 2004 at Frot Adkinson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin; From an obituary publishted in the Rockford Register Star - "PECATONICA -- Martin Herman Wienk, 80, of Pecatonica died Friday, June 18, 2004, in Fort Atkinson Hospital in Fort Atkinson, Wis. Born Nov. 23, 1923, in Rockford. Son of Frank and Florence (Last) Wienk. He farmed for many years in Pecatonica before working as a farm laborer for Green Giant. He was a great father and loved his family very much. Survivors include his 11 children, Richard Wienk, Katherine VonHaden, Lawana (Gene) Franseen, Dennis Wienk, Kenneth (Nancy) Wienk, Bruce Wienk, Jonathan (Sue) Wienk, Rebecca (Paul) Pierce, Cheryl (George) Greenlee, Barbara (Mike) Carlson and Justin (Mary) Brady; many grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Services at 2 p.m. Monday, June 21, in St. John's Lutheran Church, Pecatonica. Burial in Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery, Pecatonica. Visitation will be from noon until time of services Monday in the church. Nitardy Funeral Home, 208 N. Park St., Cambridge, WI 53538. Those wishing to express their sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John's Lutheran Church.^3,4"