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     Yvette Marie Lucianne Werkshagen was born on January 28, 1928 at Nancy, France.¹ As of circa 1954,her married name was Cannaday.¹ She married Charles Johnston "Chuck" Cannaday, son of Alvin Graham Cannaday and Edith Geneva Johnston, circa 1954.¹ Yvette Marie Lucianne Werkshagen died on July 3, 2016 at Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 88.¹ She Yvette Marie Lucianne Werkshagen Cannaday passed away of natural causes in Blue Ridge, Va., on Sunday,July 3, 2016. Born in Nancy, France on January 21, 1928. Devoted wife of Charles J. Cannaday for 62 years. Loving mother of Charles, Robert, Virginia Brown and Alan Cannaday.Yvette worked for the United States Military in France, as a translator and telephone operator shortly after the war, where she met her husband Charles J. Cannaday. As a military wife her travels took her from Virginia to California and Utah to Mississippi. And through all those years of travel and relocating, she never met a stranger. Her biggest smile was when she was able to make someone laugh at one of her corny jokes.Whether she was tossing a baseball to her kids or enjoying her favorite activity of bowling, Yvette, was always there for her family and friends. Chaperoning for dances at the local high school or cracking them up on the local bowling leagues. As a volunteer, there was nothing she would not tackle.Yvette passed down to her children her laughter, and kind ways, her smile and caring soul. She will be missed by all that ever came in contact with her. Her heart was big until the very end.Yvette is survived by her husband Charles J. Cannaday; her children, Charles A, Robert A, Virginia Brown, and Alan Cannaday. on July 7, 2016.¹

     William Kent Robbins Sr. married Freda Joyce Nutter, daughter of Lawrence Grose Nutter and Esther Naomi "Estie" Alexander.^1,2 William Kent Robbins Sr. was born in August, 1942.² He died on May 27, 2015 at Florida at age 72.² He William Kent Robbins, Sr., May 27, 2015, Age 72. Late of Sebring, FL, formerly of Hazel Crest. Beloved Husband of Freda Joyce Robbins Nee Nutter. Dear father of Pam (Bernard) Truvillion and Kent (Alana) Robbins, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Brianna Robbins, Tara (Kyle) Ashley, Lauren Truvillion, Grace and Jackson Robbins. Great Grandfather of Leilani Ashley. Loving brother of Keith (Molly) Robbins, the late Elizabeth (Ken) Poulsen and the late James Robbins. Former vice president and general manager of Roll and Hold Warehousing. Former Coach for Homewood Small Fry Basketball. on June 4, 2015.²

     Robert Lee Allen was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.^2,6 He was born on January 24, 1931 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.^2,6 He married Mary Ellen Huffman on October 21, 1951 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^2,6,7,3 Robert Lee Allen died on March 8, 2021 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 90.^2,6 He Robert Lee "Bob" Allen, 90, of Edwardsburg, died peacefully at home Monday, March 8, 2021, in the comfort of his family's presence. His life began Jan. 24, 1931, in Edwardsburg, the youngest of four children born to Charlie and Eva Allen. He married Mary Ellen Huffman Oct. 21, 1951, in Elkhart, Indiana. After more than 67 years of being happily married, she preceded him in death in 2019. He was close to everyone on both (Allen and Huffman) sides of his family. His children will remember their dad going fishing and playing backyard sports with them. He especially enjoyed being with his brothers for a weekly get-together and cherished opportunities to attend his grandson's school activities and sports. Bob was a Christian in doctrine and service, trusting the Lord Jesus for his salvation and lending a helping hand to others at any time and for any reason. He was a long-time member of Mason Township Baptist Church serving on several boards and participating in church activities. He was mechanically inclined and could fix anything. He served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. After being Honorably Discharged, he worked many years with Cass Oil Company and later with Service Oil Company, taking pride in caring for and building relationships with his customers, retiring in 1996. Robert will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his daughter, Donna Gushwa, of Milford, Indiana; two sons, Donald Allen, of Edwardsburg, David (Stacy) Allen, of Cassopolis; three grandsons, Joshua (Jennifer) Allen, of Elkhart, Indiana, Frank Allen, of Los Angeles, California, Daniel Allen, of Cassopolis; seven great-grandchildren, Alexander, Adam, Aron, Skyler, Braden, Caleigh, Jace; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Betty Oaks; and two brothers, Carl Allen and Roger Allen. Mr. Allen will be laid to rest with his beloved wife in a private family ceremony in Five Points Cemetery in Mason Township. on March 13, 2021.²

     Leonard Cleveland Oaks was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.⁴ His Social Security Number was 311-05-1543.⁵ He was born on March 9, 1917 at Elkhart Co., Indiana; All records except his birth certificate have a birth date of Mar 5, 1917.^4,6,3,5 He married Betty May Allen, daughter of Charles Thompson "Charley" Allen and Eva May Bement, on June 28, 1952 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.^7,1,2,8 Leonard Cleveland Oaks died on June 19, 1997 at age 80.^4,5

     Theodore Lester Little was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.^4,7 His Social Security Number was 307-26-9748.⁸ He was born on October 20, 1901 at Bristol, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^2,8,6,7 He married Marguerite Allen, daughter of Henry Morse Allen and Verna Thompson, on June 24, 1930 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^2,9,5 Theodore Lester Little died on July 9, 1968 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 66.^8,4,5,7

     Cleveland A. Click was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.^1,3,5 His Social Security Number was 315-10-6454.⁸ He was born on February 5, 1911 at Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.^2,3,8,5,6,7 He married Edna Pauline Allen, daughter of Henry Morse Allen and Verna Thompson, on July 14, 1940 at Baroda, Berrien Co., Michigan.^1,2,9,4,5 Cleveland A. Click died on April 11, 1973 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 62.^3,4,5 He Funeral services for Cleveland A. Click, 62, who died Wednesday in Elkhart General Hospital, were held Saturday. Burial was in Five Points Cemetery. Mr. Click was born Feb. 5, 1911, in Adamsville, and was a plant guard at the Nibco Co., Elkhart. He had lived here all his life. On July 13, 1940, he married the former Edna P. Allen in Baroda. She survives, and is incumbent Mason Township treasurer. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Daisie McFarren of Elkhart; three brothers, Russell Click of Elkhart and Vernon and Rollo Click of Zephyr Hills, Fla. on April 19, 1973.⁵