Infant Wimmer1

?, b. November 9, 1925, d. November 12, 1925
FatherJoseph Ezra Wimmer1 b. October 23, 1892, d. February 6, 1978
MotherBertie Lee Wimmer1 b. May 11, 1897, d. November 11, 1980
     Infant Wimmer was buried at Unnamed and abandoned cemetery, near mile marker 136, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Infant Wimmer was born on November 9, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Infant Wimmer died on November 12, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Parkway cemeteries receive TLC in the July 13, 2014 edition.

Drexel V. Kirk1,2

F, b. August 5, 1905, d. March 23, 1938
     Drexel V. Kirk was buried at Converse Cemetery, Converse, Grant Co., Indiana.2 She was born on August 5, 1905 at Indiana.1,2 As of circa 1925,her married name was Turner.1 She married James Norton Turner, son of Norton Commadore Turner and Minnie Ann Stephens, circa 1925.1,2 Drexel V. Kirk died on March 23, 1938 at Indiana at age 32.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 86, District 10, Converse, Grant Co., Indiana1

Family

James Norton Turner b. April 7, 1905, d. March 26, 1970
Marriage*Drexel V. Kirk married James Norton Turner, son of Norton Commadore Turner and Minnie Ann Stephens, circa 1925.1,2 
Children
  • Willadean Turner1
  • Beverly A. Turner1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4416] Converse Cemetery, Grant Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

Wayne K. Chism1,2

M, b. November 13, 1931, d. July 11, 2012
FatherFerel "Pell" Chism1,2 b. December 18, 1903, d. September, 1979
MotherHazel Helena Barker1,2 b. January 24, 1909, d. January 12, 1999
     Wayne K. Chism Swayzee – Wayne K. Chism, 80, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in his residence. He was born in Wells County, Indiana on November 13, 1931 to the late Ferel "Pell" and Hazel Helena (Barker) Chism. Wayne married Mary Jane Thompson on September 8, 1951, and she preceded him in death on September 30, 2001. Wayne was a very patriotic man who loved his country. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served as a Petty Officer, 2nd Class during the Korean War. He was a Dispersement Officer on Marshall Island, as well as in Japan. Wayne was head of salaried benefits at General Motors and retired after 31 years of employment. He also owned his own business in Swayzee, Chism's Tax Service, preparing taxes. Wayne was president of GM Salaried Retirees for over 25 years, president of Swayzee Alumni, and past Swayzee Water Clerk. He was always willing to help anyone, whether he knew them or not. Above all, he was devoted to his family. Survivors include his children, Thomas (Susan) Chism, Converse, Debra (Jerry) Chism Walls, Swayzee, Tamara (Jon) Glessner, Swayzee; grandchildren, Jenny (Cory) Craig, Michael (Allycin) Chism, Jessica (Brock) Ricks, Amy Heincker, Samantha (Matt) Wickes, Leah (Tim) Miller Megan, (Christian) Casciola, Zachary Glessner, Caleb Glessner, Rebecca Glessner; great-grandchildren, Bailey, Cohen, Hunter, Jeremiah, Ava, Mae, Gabriella, Haley, Perrin, and Talon, and one great-granddaughter on the way; sister, Betty (Merrill) Dailey; brothers, Rex (Clara) Chism and Jim Chism; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Homer (JoAnn) Duncan; and his dog, Lady. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife. Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Rybolt Chapel, 314 N. Washington Street, Swayzee, Indiana. Funeral Service will be at 11 am on Monday, July 16, 2012 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Rybolt Chapel, 314 N. Washington Street, Swayzee, Indiana with Reverend Jim Miller officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675 or to the charity of donor's choice.2 He was buried at Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana.2 He was born on November 13, 1931 at Wells Co., Indiana.3,2 He married Mary Jane Thompson on September 8, 1951.2 Wayne K. Chism died on July 11, 2012 at Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 80.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 27-41, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana1

Family

Mary Jane Thompson b. February 25, 1933, d. September 30, 2001
Marriage*Wayne K. Chism married Mary Jane Thompson on September 8, 1951.2 
Children
  • Thomas Wayne Chism2
  • Debra Rene Chism2
  • Tamara Jo Chism2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2671] Needham Storey Wampner Funeral Homes and FuneralNet, online http://www.nswcares.com/_mgxroot/page_10815.php?task=Current&listing=All, From the Wayne K. Chism obituary.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mary Jane Thompson1,2

F, b. February 25, 1933, d. September 30, 2001
     Mary Jane Thompson was buried at Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana.2 She was born on February 25, 1933.2 As of September 8, 1951,her married name was Chism.1 She married Wayne K. Chism, son of Ferel "Pell" Chism and Hazel Helena Barker, on September 8, 1951.1 Mary Jane Thompson died on September 30, 2001 at age 68.1,2

Family

Wayne K. Chism b. November 13, 1931, d. July 11, 2012
Marriage*She married Wayne K. Chism, son of Ferel "Pell" Chism and Hazel Helena Barker, on September 8, 1951.1 
Children
  • Thomas Wayne Chism1
  • Debra Rene Chism1
  • Tamara Jo Chism1

Citations

  1. [S2671] Needham Storey Wampner Funeral Homes and FuneralNet, online http://www.nswcares.com/_mgxroot/page_10815.php?task=Current&listing=All, From the Wayne K. Chism obituary.
  2. [S1561] Unknown compiler, Thrailkill Cemetery, Grant Co., IN.

Grace Maxine Annas Croddy1,2,3

F, b. March 14, 1918, d. September 7, 1985
     Grace Maxine Annas Croddy was buried at Crown Point Cemetery, 1101 East Sycamore St., Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.4,3 Her Social Security Number was 314-01-0601.5 Her married name was Chism.6 She married Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism, son of Ira N. Chism and Cora Stephens.6 Grace Maxine Annas Croddy was born on March 14, 1918 at Howard Co., Indiana.1,5,3 She and Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism were divorced before December, 1962.7 Grace Maxine Annas Croddy died on September 7, 1985 at Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 67.5,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 259, District 34-36, Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana8

Family

Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism b. September 19, 1914, d. October 15, 1978
Marriage*Grace Maxine Annas Croddy married Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism, son of Ira N. Chism and Cora Stephens.6 
Divorce* Grace Maxine Annas Croddy and Woodrow Clell "Buck" Chism were divorced before December, 1962.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S4827] Crown Point Cemetery, Howard Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3520] Unknown compiler, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1985.
  7. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Linda Lou Cron obituary in the Feb 14, 2004 edition.
  11. [S1171] Kokomo Tribune, From the Ira Chism obituary in the Jan 16, 2017 edition.