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     Eugene Corcoran was buried at Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery, Gilmore City, Pocahontas Co., Iowa.³ He was born on December 4, 1891 at Manson, Calhoun Co., Iowa; The Cemetery record has a birth year of 1892.^2,3 He married Mary Emily "Emma" Johns, daughter of John Johns and Adeline Ruhama "Addie" Conner, on July 15, 1919 at Minnehaha Co., South Dakota.¹

     Oscar J. Charlson was buried at West Prairie Cemetery, Thompson, Winnebago Co., Iowa.² He was born on September 11, 1890 at Forest City, Winnebago Co., Iowa.^3,2,4 He married Gladys Mae/May Byoure, daughter of Emil Richard Byoure and Clara P. Johns, circa 1925.^5,1 Oscar J. Charlson died in 1960.²

     His Social Security Number was 479-34-6510.⁸ Keith Owen Charlson was born on July 16, 1929 at Forest City, Winnebago Co., Iowa.^8,3,4 He died on February 3, 1984 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 54.^8,5 He GLENDALE - Keith Owen Charlson, 54, a retired construction worker, died Feb. 3, 1984, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix. Mr. Charlson, of Glendale, was born in Forest City, Iowa, and moved to Arizona from Pierre, S.D., in 1964. He was a member of the Elks. Survivors include his mother, Gladys Charlson; a sister and a brother. on February 4, 1984.⁵

     James Oscar Charlson was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^4,3 His Social Security Number was 482-26-6958.⁹ He married Kathleen Margaret "Kay" McGuire.¹⁰ James Oscar Charlson was born on December 13, 1926 at Forest City, Winnebago Co., Iowa.^2,4,5,6,9,11 He married Rose Marie Tweeddale on November 9, 1974 at Freeborn, Freeborn Co., Minnesota.^3,7 James Oscar Charlson died on January 10, 1982 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 55.^4,3,11 He MASON CITY - Funeral services for James O. Charlson, 55, of 635 S. Pierce, will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church, Mason City. The Rev. Dick Clark will officiate and burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is after 2 this afternoon until 9 a.m. Thursday at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Military services will be 7:30 tonight at the funeral home. Mr. Charlson died Sunday (Jan. 10, 1982) at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines. Mr. Charlson attended schools in Forest City and was graduated from Forest City High School. He served with the Army in World War II and after his discharge was employed as a truck driver. He came to Mason City in 1970 and worked for Ruan. He was married to Rose M. Tweeddale in November 1974 at Austin, Minn. He is survived by his wife, Rose; a daughter, Mrs. Debra Sanden, Cleveland, Ohio; four sons, Mickey Charlson, Rochester, N.Y; Timothy Charlson, Denver, Colo; Mark Charlson, Fort Collins, Colo., and John Charlson, Fort Knox, Ky; His mother, Mrs. Gladys Charlson, Phoenix, Ariz; two brothers, Gary and Keith Charlson, both of Phoenix; a sister, Mrs. Deloris Durby, Phoenix; six grandchildren; two stepsons, Dennis Austin, Mason City, and Gilbert Dean Burgardt, Mason City, and five step-grandchildren. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Moose Lodge. on January 13, 1982.³

     DeLores Ann Charlson was buried at West Prairie Cemetery, Thompson, Winnebago Co., Iowa.^3,6 Her Social Security Number was 479-28-1642.⁷ She Funeral service for DeLores Ann Durby, 70, will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at West Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Leland. She died Oct. 26, 1998, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz. The Reverend Dan Christensen will officiate. Marlys Haugen will serve as soloist, and Clarine Ambroson will be organist. Burial will be in West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery. DeLores Ann Durby, the daughter of Oscar and Gladys Charlson, was born March 21, 1928, in Forest City. She received her education in the Forest City Schools. Oct. 28, 1945, she was united in marriage to John P. Durby. The couple made their home in Leland until 1958, when they moved to Longmont, Colo. In 1965 they moved to Phoenix, Ariz. Her husband died Nov. 28, 1996. In 1997 she returned to make her home in Leland. Durby enjoyed being outdoors, her yard and new garden and loved her dog, Cricket. Survivors include two daughters, Gwendyth (Mrs. Chuck) Carstens of Gilbert, Ariz., and LoAnn Durby of Phoenix, Ariz; a son, Lon Durby of Scottsdale, Ariz; a brother, Gary Charlson of Phoenix, Ariz; and her mother, Gladys Charlson of Phoenix, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her father, her husband and a daughter, Wanda Diane.³ She was born on March 21, 1928 at Forest City, Winnebago Co., Iowa.^7,6,3 As of October 28, 1945,her married name was Durby.³ She married John Peter Durby on October 28, 1945.^3,8 DeLores Ann Charlson died on October 26, 1998 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 70.^7,6,3

     His Social Security Number was 567-20-9168.⁷ John Peter Durby was buried at West Prairie Cemetery, Thompson, Winnebago Co., Iowa.^1,3 He Funeral service for John Durby, 73, of Phoenix, Ariz. will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at West Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Leland. The Rev. Dan Christensen will officiate. Clarine Ambroson will be organist and Marlys Haugen, soloist. Casket bearers will be Terry Durby, Duane Hencke, Mike Sharp, Bruce Farland, John Sleper and Mike Farland. Burial will be at West Prairie Cemetery. John P. Durby was born Jan. 26, 1923, in Woden, the son of Palmer and Nettie (Rognehaugh) Durby. He attended school in Buffalo Center and Forest City. Oct. 28, 1945, he married DeLores Charlson. The couple made their home in Leland where Durby operated a corn shelling and trucking business and also served as mayor for a few years. In 1958, they moved to Longmont, Colo., where Durby worked with a seed com company. In 1965, they moved to Phoenix, Ariz., where he began working new home sales. He retired in 1984. Following a lengthy illness, Durby died Nov. 28, 1996, at a Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz. Durby loved the outdoors. He especially enjoyed hiking Squaw Peak Mountain near their home in Phoenix and was an avid Phoenix Suns fan. Survivors include his wife DeLores; two daughters, Gwendyth (Mrs. Chuck) Carstens and LoAnn Durby, both of Phoenix, Ariz; a son, Lon Durby of Scottsdale, Ariz; two sisters and their spouses, Dorothy and Albert Guhl of Jewell and Ruby and Dean Farland of Thompson; two-brothers and their spouses, Merle and Bianche Durby of Leland and Marlo and Bethel Durby of Lake Mills, two grandchildren, Lisa Ann Dane and John William Durby; and a great-grand child, Taylor Ashley. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Wanda Diane.³ He was born on January 26, 1923 at Bingham, Hancock Co., Iowa.^7,1,3,4,5,6 He married DeLores Ann Charlson, daughter of Oscar J. Charlson and Gladys Mae/May Byoure, on October 28, 1945.^2,3 John Peter Durby died on November 28, 1996 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 73.^7,1,2,3

     Bonnie Jean Johns was buried at Stromsburg Cemetery, Stromsburg, Polk Co., Nebraska.⁴ She was born on May 12, 1946 at O'Neill, Holt Co., Nebraska.^4,3 As of March 26, 1965,her married name was Sieck.⁴ She married Harvey Lee Sieck on March 26, 1965 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.^1,2,4,3,5 Bonnie Jean Johns died on September 2, 2017 at Osceola, Polk Co., Nebraska, at age 71.^4,3 She Bonnie Jean Sieck, 71, of Stromsburg, died on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital in Osceola. Bonnie Jean was born on May 12, 1946 to Leo Scott and Lillie (Hilligas) Johns in O’Neil. Bonnie grew up in O’Neil, and her family would eventually move to Lincoln where she attended Lincoln Northeast High School. While living in Lincoln, Bonnie met Harvey Sieck. Then on March 26, 1965 Harvey and Bonnie would get married in Lincoln. They then moved to Osceola for a few years and eventually to Stromsburg where they would spend the next 43 years. Harvey and Bonnie were married for 52 years and they meant everything to one another. While living in Stromsburg, Bonnie worked for Midwest Covenant Homes until her retirement in May of 2017. She was an avid camper, and loved to ride her bike. Her best friend was her mother, until her passing, but her greatest loves were for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and especially for her beloved husband, Harvey. Bonnie previously attended the Catholic Church in Osceola, and currently was attending the United Methodist Church in Stromsburg. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Harvey of Stromsburg; her children, Roger (Teresa) Sieck of Sioux Falls, S.D., Jeanne (Tim) Koehn of Grand Island, Connie (Pepper) David of Topeka, Kan. and Steven (Tracey) Sieck of York; her siblings, John (Carol) Johns, Joseph (Terrill) Johns, Julie (Andy) Young, Jennifer (Terry) Bloom and Jeff (Beth) Johns; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo Scott and Lillie Johns, and her sister-in-laws, Rosemary Sieck and Margaret Sieck. on September 5, 2017.³

     Harvey Lee Sieck Harvey Lee Sieck, 72, of Stromsburg, died on Friday, September 22, 2017 at York General Hospital in York. Harvey Lee Sieck was born on May 31, 1945 to Leland and Ruth Marie (Rasmussen) Sieck in Lincoln. Harvey grew up in the Lincoln area, graduating from Lincoln Northeast High School in 1963. Following his graduation Harvey joined the United States Navy, and was honorably discharged due to his father passing away. Following his honorable discharge, Harvey married Bonnie Jean Johns on March 26, 1965 in Lincoln. Harvey was working for the Union Pacific Railroad in Lincoln at the time, until moving back to Stromsburg where he began working for Tom Kreis Drywalling. In 1980, Harvey began working for the city of Stromsburg, where he continued to work for 31 years, retiring in 2011. While working for the city, he received an award for 25 years of outstanding, loyal, and faithful service towards the public utility industry. After his retirement, he then began to help Scott and Terri Larson on their farm. Harvey was baptized on September 9, 1945 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lincoln. While living in Stromsburg he attended the United Methodist Church. Those left to cherish his memory are his children – Roger (Teresa) Sieck of Sioux Falls, SD, Jeanne (Tim) Koehn of Grand Island, Connie (Pepper) David of Topeka, KS, and Steven (Tracey) Sieck of York; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife – Bonnie; his parents; and two sisters – Margaret Sieck and Rosemary Sieck.⁵ He was buried at Stromsburg Cemetery, Stromsburg, Polk Co., Nebraska.³ He was born on May 31, 1945 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.^3,5 He married Bonnie Jean Johns, daughter of Vernon Charles Johns and Lillie Mae Hilligas, on March 26, 1965 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.^1,2,3,4,5 Harvey Lee Sieck died on September 22, 2017 at York, York Co., Nebraska, at age 72.^3,5

     John Vernon Johns was born on June 7, 1949 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.⁴ He married Jennie M. Matheney on January 15, 1972 at San Diego Co., California.² John Vernon Johns and Jennie M. Matheney were divorced in November, 1973 at San Diego Co., California.³ John Vernon Johns married Marie C. Caney on June 6, 1976 at San Diego Co., California.² John Vernon Johns married Carol Witt on October 5, 1985 at Banning, Riverside Co., California.⁴ John Vernon Johns died on September 27, 2017 at Riverside Co., California, at age 68.⁴ He John Vernon Johns, June 7, 1949 - Sept. 27, 2017. John Vernon Johns was born in, Lincoln, Nebraska on June 7, 1949 to Vernon and Lillie (Hilligas) Johns. He served honorably in the United States Navy from February 1968 to December 1971. He served during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Cocopa. He was awarded the National Defense Service and Vietnam Service Medals. He married Carol Witt Young on October 5, 1985 in Banning, California. Mr. Johns retired as Chief Engineer from Lawrence Welk Desert Oasis Country Club after 19 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and loved to go camping. He enjoyed bowling for more than twenty years. He also loved to ride motorcycles. He was founder and Past President of Star 460 Motorcycle Group. For several years he met with friends and other motorcyclist for an early cup of coffee and conversation every morning at 5:30 a.m. at the Starbucks in La Quinta. Mr. Johns is survived by his loving wife Carol Johns of La Quinta, his two daughters; Rebecca Zerba of Pratt, KS and Lisa Hill of Bloomington, CA, two stepdaughters; Cheryle Lopez of Rohnert Park, CA and Deborah Heffernan of Homosassa, FL. Four siblings; Joe (Terrill), Julie (Andy), Jennifer (Terry) and Jeff (Beth). Two sisters-in-law; Judy Cox and Bonnie (Fred) Jacobsen. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Bonnie (Harvey) Sieck. on October 20, 2017.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 537-38-4167.⁵ Theodore Ray Johns was buried at Pines Cemetery, 1402 S. Pines Road, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.⁶ He was born on April 16, 1942 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.^5,1 He married Marie Douglas on June 29, 1968 at Spokane Co., Washington.³ Theodore Ray Johns and Marie Douglas were divorced on December 19, 1973 at Spokane Co., Washington.⁴ Theodore Ray Johns married Beverly A. Huff on December 25, 1973 at Cheney, Spokane Co., Washington.^2,3 Theodore Ray Johns died on October 18, 1999 at Idaho at age 57.⁵