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     Jesse Augusta Likens was born on March 12, 1882 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^5,2,4 He married Lillie Lillian Keepers in 1902 at Grundy Co., Illinois.³

     Lillie Lillian Keepers was buried at Mazon Brookside Cemetery, 2 miles off Rt. 47 on South Street on the east side of Dwight Road, Mazon, Grundy Co., Illinois.² She was born in 1876 at Illinois.^3,2 As of 1902,her married name was Likens.¹ She married Jesse Augusta Likens, son of Joseph McDonald L. Likens and Mary E. Coleman, in 1902 at Grundy Co., Illinois.¹ Lillie Lillian Keepers died in 1959.²

     His Social Security Number was 342-03-5951.⁵ Harry McDonald Likens and Loretta Elizabeth Bunton were divorced.⁶ Harry McDonald Likens was born on April 21, 1904 at Mazon, Grundy Co., Illinois.^2,5,3 He married Loretta Elizabeth Bunton circa 1912.^7,8 Harry McDonald Likens died on May 1, 1994 at Brevard Co., Florida, at age 90.^2,5

     Her Social Security Number was 389-30-4833.⁵ Lorena G. Likens was buried at Mazon Brookside Cemetery, 2 miles off Rt. 47 on South Street on the east side of Dwight Road, Mazon, Grundy Co., Illinois.^1,2 She was born on October 27, 1906 at Morris, Grundy Co., Illinois.^1,5,2 As of July 20, 1929,her married name was Kingman.² She married LaMar Allen Kingman on July 20, 1929 at Mazon, Grundy Co., Illinois.^2,3 Lorena G. Likens died on May 26, 1986 at Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, at age 79.^1,6,2 She Mrs. Lorena (Curley) Kingman, 79, formerly of Elkhart Lake, died Monday morning at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility, where she had been a resident for the past 1 1/2 years. The former Lorena Likens was born Oct. 27, 1906, in Morris, Ill., a daughter of the late Jessie and Lillie Keipers Likens. On July 20, 1929, she married La Mar Kingman in Mazon, Ill. The couple moved to Plymouth, where Mr. Kingman was a partner in the Kingman and Lueder Clothing Store. They later moved to Elkhart Lake, where they operated a grocery store. He died May 3, 1985. She was active in the Elkhart Lake Chamber of Commerce, and worked as a secretary for the Road America Corp. until retiring. Survivors include a brother, Harry Likens, of Florida. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Brookside Cemetery, Mazon, Ill. The Rev. Lea Pogemiller, pastor of Mazon United Methodist Church, will officiate. on May 27, 1986.²

     Her Social Security Number was 342-03-5947.³ Loretta Elizabeth Bunton was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Morris, Grundy Co., Illinois.¹ She and Harry McDonald Likens were divorced.¹ Loretta Elizabeth Bunton was born on June 24, 1904 at Illinois.^3,4 As of circa 1912,her married name was Likens.⁴ She married Harry McDonald Likens, son of Jesse Augusta Likens and Lillie Lillian Keepers, circa 1912.^4,2 Loretta Elizabeth Bunton died in June, 1985 at Illinois.³

     Norma Lee Likens was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Morris, Grundy Co., Illinois.³ She Mrs. John Charles (Norma Lee) Gorman, 78 of Morris, died Monday, Jan 26, 2004, in Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook. Born Sept 8, 1925 in Waukegan, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Loretta (Bunton) Likens. She was raised and educated in Morris, graduation from Morris, High School with the Class of 1943. After high school she was employed by Joliet Area Ammunitions Plant in Elwood, where she loaded explosives in bombs. She later worked at Northwestern Corporations and Humiston Keeling, both in Morris. On Sept 13, 1947, she married John Charles Gorman in Immaculate Conception Rectory in Morris. All their married life they lived in Morris. She was a member of the First United Church of Morris and was an active campaigner for the John F. Kennedy presidential race in 1960. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader and loved dancing and music, especially the children's choir. Surviving are her daughter Diane (Bruce) Meyer of Naperville; a sister Patricia (Van, Deceased) Peterson of Morris and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, her parents, a sister, Barbara Jean Bergstrom and a brother, Darwin in infancy. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11a.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Morris with the Rev. Diane Gillhan officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Reeves Funeral Home in Morris. Pallbearers will be Gary Griffin, Frank and Dale Dunn, Mike Mallaney, Bruce Sklut, Tim Mallaney, Kenny Kastler and Billy Kramer. Honorary pallbearers will be Katy Graffis, Joseph Fararre and Melvin Thompson.³ Her Social Security Number was 353-20-6361.⁵ She was born on September 8, 1925 at Waukegan, Lake Co., Illinois.^5,3,4 As of September 13, 1947,her married name was Gorman.³ She married John Charles Gorman on September 13, 1947 at Morris, Grundy Co., Illinois.³ Norma Lee Likens died on January 26, 2004 at Bolingbrook, Illinois, at age 78.^5,3

     Her Social Security Number was 355-22-1627.⁵ Patricia Ann Likens was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Morris, Grundy Co., Illinois.⁶ She was born on August 16, 1927 at Waukegan, Lake Co., Illinois.^4,5 As of February 15, 1947,her married name was Petersen.⁴ She married Van Carl Petersen Jr. on February 15, 1947 at Morris, Grundy Co., Illinois.^3,4 Patricia Ann Likens died on January 12, 2009 at Illinois at age 81.^4,5

     Barbara Jean Likens was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Morris, Grundy Co., Illinois.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 338-22-4143.⁷ She was born on July 4, 1929 at Berwyn, Cook Co., Illinois.^7,6,5 As of November 5, 1949,her married name was Bergstrom.³ She married Robert Phillip Bergstrom on November 5, 1949 at Morris, Grundy Co., Illinois.³ Barbara Jean Likens died on September 9, 1996 at Illinois at age 67.^7,3,6

     Darwin H. "Buddy" Likens was born on September 24, 1922 at Libertyville, Lake Co., Illinois.² He died on April 6, 1924 at Waukegan, Lake Co., Illinois, at age 1.²

     His Social Security Number was 328-16-5460.⁴ John Charles Gorman was born on November 13, 1920 at Seneca, Illinois.^4,5,2,3 He married Norma Lee Likens, daughter of Harry McDonald Likens and Loretta Elizabeth Bunton, on September 13, 1947 at Morris, Grundy Co., Illinois.¹ John Charles Gorman died on January 30, 1990 at Wisconsin at age 69.^4,6,5

     Van Carl Petersen Jr. was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Morris, Grundy Co., Illinois.¹ His Social Security Number was 345-12-0948.⁴ He was born on February 7, 1920 at Morris, Grundy Co., Illinois.^4,2,3 He married Patricia Ann Likens, daughter of Harry McDonald Likens and Loretta Elizabeth Bunton, on February 15, 1947 at Morris, Grundy Co., Illinois.^5,6 Van Carl Petersen Jr. died on June 25, 1996 at Illinois at age 76.⁴

     Robert Phillip Bergstrom Mr. Bergstrom was born on Aug. 11, 1922 in Berwyn, he was the son of Edwin and Marion (Deerey) Bergstrom. Educated in elementary schools in Berwyn and Morris, he was a graduate of Morris High School with the Class of 1939. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. in the European Theater of Operations with the rank of First Lieutenant as a glider pilot with the 85th Troop Carrier Squadron and the 437th Troop Carrier Group. On Nov. 5, 1949 he married Barbara J. Likens at the First United Methodist Church in Morris. He was employed as a union truck driver with Keech Transfer and Valley Trucking Company in Morris. He was also employed by Airco Trucking Company in Joliet, retiring in 1987. He loved the game of golf, dancing, reading and was an avid Morris Redskins Football fan. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Morris, John Martin Steele Post #6047 VFW, Morris American Legion Post #294, and Teamsters Local #179 in Joliet. On April 11, 2006, Mr. Bergstrom was recognized by the Grundy County Board for his service to his country during World War II. Survivors include one daughter, Jill (Clifton) Abbott, Glendale, Ariz; two sons, John (Tina) Bergstrom, Mesa, Ariz. and Jeff Bergstrom, Chicago; four grandchildren, Dan Bergstrom, Kristin Bergstrom, Bridgett Fox and Nicole (Allan) Dudding; one brother, Edward Bergstrom, Morton Grove; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife on Sept. 9, 1996. Age 84 years.³ His Social Security Number was 347-18-4338.⁴ He was born on August 11, 1922 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^1,4,3 He married Barbara Jean Likens, daughter of Harry McDonald Likens and Loretta Elizabeth Bunton, on November 5, 1949 at Morris, Grundy Co., Illinois.³ Robert Phillip Bergstrom died on January 16, 2007 at Illinois at age 84.⁴