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     Phyllis Evelyn Hughes was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Marion Co., Iowa.^4,5 She was born on December 22, 1944 at Prairie City, Jasper Co., Iowa.^3,4 She died on May 22, 1947 at Percy Township, Marion Co., Iowa, at age 2.⁴

     Betty Irene Hendrix Betty Irene Hughes was born November 23, 1929 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Roy and Blanche (Jarman) Hendrix. Betty graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1948. Following high school, Betty was a telephone operator for Bellamy Telephone in Knoxville. On January 1, 1953 she was united in marriage to Dale Eugene Hughes. Dale was in the construction business, so the young couple moved frequently. They eventually settled in Knoxville where they raised their family. Betty had also worked for the movie theater, the West Elementary lunch program and did in-home day care for many years. Betty treasured her family, and she especially enjoyed family dinners around the holidays. She also liked polka music and watching Hee-Haw and all the other Saturday evening programs. Betty and Dale were tireless supporters of the Knoxville Band, and had driven the instrument truck and trailer for years and volunteered at Band Boosters Bingo. The couple also enjoyed camping and traveling through the years. Betty passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at Accura Healthcare, in Knoxville, at the age of 89 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dale; her son, Ron and her brother, Bob Hendrix. Those left to cherish Betty’s memory include her children: Keith (Denise) Hughes, John (Lisa Lee) Hughes, Tim (Kris) Hughes and Dave (Jenny) Hughes; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and many other family members and friends. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.² She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.^3,2 She was born on November 23, 1929 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.^3,2 As of January 1, 1953,her married name was Hughes.¹ She married Dale Eugene Hughes, son of Kenneth Albert Hughes and Olive Maureen/Maurine Kain, on January 1, 1953.^1,3,2 Betty Irene Hendrix died on October 14, 2019 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa, at age 89.^2,3

     Ronald Dean "Ron" Hughes was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa.^4,3 He Ronald Dean Hughes was born May 16, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Dale and Betty (Hendrix) Hughes. Growing up, Ron lived in many places due to his father’s business, as a grain elevator contractor. This could have been the foundation for Ron’s love of travel and adventure. As a young boy, Ron vacationed with his parents and his brothers: Keith, John, Tim and Dave. One of Ron’s favorite spots was Lake of the Ozarks. He loved this area and his dream was to retire there. Ron graduated from Knoxville High School in 1975 and then attended Drury College in Springfield, MO for a brief time. A serious auto accident caused Ron to put off completing college. He was employed at Rolscreen/Pella Corp for over 30 years prior to retirement. Ron had a love of cars and motorcycles. He was a “Harley Man” early on and even brought his bike into the house for winter storage. Ron loved to travel and his trips often included sprint car racing (his second love). He was a passionate Hawkeye fan and at one time was even a season ticket holder. He would travel to the Chili Bowl in Oklahoma with his friend Jim or go to another sprint car track just to say he’d been there. Ron graduated from DMACC in 2017 with a degree in photography. He loved taking pictures and even won 1st place in the Marion County Assessors photo contest (an achievement he was proud of). Ron was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He loved holidays and family time, whether it was traveling to the campground or going to his parents for dinner. Ron passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at the Knoxville Hospital & Clinics with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Hughes. He is survived by his mother, Betty; brothers: Keith (Denise) Hughes, John (Lisa Lee) Hughes, Tim (Kris) Hughes and Dave (Jenny) Hughes; nieces, nephews and many close friends. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery.³ He was born on May 16, 1957 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.³ He died on July 16, 2018 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa, at age 61.³

     Gary Lee Vanora was born on October 11, 1939 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^2,3 He married Shirley Ann Hughes, daughter of Kenneth Albert Hughes and Olive Maureen/Maurine Kain, in January, 1959 at Polk Co., Iowa.¹ Gary Lee Vanora died on February 23, 2017 at Iowa at age 77.³ He Gary Vanora’s life adventure of 77 years came to a peaceful end Thursday, February, 23, 2017. Gary was born October 11, 1939 in Des Moines to Frank and Mabel Vanora. He was a graduate of Tech High School. Gary retired from Titan Tire and was a member and Steward of United Steelworkers Local Union #164L. He was an avid out- doorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, camping, sport shooting, motorcycles and boating. Gary also had a passion for buying and selling used cars, he had the ability to find the best deals. Gary is survived by his wife, Ann; daughters, Dawn Mefferd and Vicki (Steve) Sallman; granddaughters, Lindsay Sly, Sarah and Sally Sallman; great-grandson, Hayden Sly; mother of his children, Shirley Tuttle. He was preceded in death by his parents. on February 26, 2017.³

     Dorothy Adell Ball was buried at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, One NE 60th Avenue, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^3,2 She Boone - Dorothy Adell Reed, 83, of Boone died of a heart ailment March 20 at Evangelical Free Church Nursing Home there. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Hamilton's Near Highland Memory Gardens Funeral Home in Des Moines, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery here. Mrs. Reed was born in Des Moines and had lived here until moving to Boone in 1993. She was a retired computer programmer with Meredith Publishing and enjoyed bowling. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Sherwood of Boone; a son, Gary of Jefferson, Md; a brother, Gerald Ball of Washington state; a sister, Esther Hildenbrand of Van Meter; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith.² Her Social Security Number was 478-22-6790.⁴ She was born on December 7, 1917 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^1,4 As of June 22, 1936,her married name was Reed.¹ She married Keith Reed, son of James Bruce Reed and Flossie Mary Johnson, on June 22, 1936 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^1,2 Dorothy Adell Ball died on March 20, 2001 at Boone, Boone Co., Iowa, at age 83.^2,4

     Sarah Jane Williams was buried at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, One NE 60th Avenue, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^4,3 Her Social Security Number was 479-22-9247.² She was born on September 18, 1918 at Norwoodville, Polk Co., Iowa.^1,2,3 As of July 23, 1938,her married name was Reed.¹ She married Doran Reed, son of James Bruce Reed and Flossie Mary Johnson, on July 23, 1938 at Polk Co., Iowa.¹ Sarah Jane Williams died on December 8, 2003 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 85.^2,5,3 She Jane Reed, 85, was born September 18, 1918 in Des Moines, Iowa and died Monday, December 8, 2003 at home. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 11 at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Jane is survived by her sons, James Reed of Des Moines, Doran (Barbara) Reed of Des Moines and Bill (Roxane) Reed of Urbandale; daughters, Barbara (William) Kappelman of California, Betty (Gary) Hood of Des Moines, Mary Swinehart of Pleasant Hill, Jan (Tom) Hanson of Johnston and Connie Nading of Ankeny; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Doran Reed; grandson, Gary Hood, Jr; and brothers, Harry and Alf Williams. on December 10, 2003.³

     Her Social Security Number was 540-18-8350.² Helen Hamilton was born on September 22, 1917 at Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa.^1,2 As of January 7, 1937,her married name was Reed.¹ She married Paul Reed, son of James Bruce Reed and Flossie Mary Johnson, on January 7, 1937 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.¹ Helen Hamilton died on August 15, 1998 at age 80.²