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     Ella June Newgard was born on 6 September 1910 at Pablo, Lake Co., Montana.¹ She married Peter Oliver Dupuis, son of Caville Dupuis and Agnes Irvine. Ella June Newgard died on 30 April 1982 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana, at age 71.¹ She was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana.¹

     Asante David Abdul Newman is the son of Whitney Shannon McKenzie Stromire.¹

     John Richard Newman was born on 23 October 1909 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.¹ He married Dana Olive Ballou, daughter of Ralph Dana Ballou and Rebecca Jane Mustard, on 10 August 1929 at Pierce Co., Washington. John Richard Newman died on 25 September 2001 at Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 91.¹ He was buried at Tacoma Cemetery, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.¹

     Anita Rae Nicely was born on 30 August 1937 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Ramon D. Nicely and Wanita (?) Address obtained from "Switchboard.com" on Internet, Sep 1996. Anita Rae Nicely married Robert Gordon Squires, son of Gordon Justus Squires and Stella Marie Vrzal, on 19 July 1958 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota. Anita Rae Nicely lived in September 1996 at 632 Alameda Dr., Cortez, Montezuma Co., Colorado. She died on 25 September 2022 at age 85.³


Anita Squires Obituary

Anita (Neets) Squires, born August 30th, 1937, passed away September 25th, 2022 at the age of 85. Anita was at home in Oceanside, CA, surrounded by family and filled with the thoughts and prayers of those who loved her. Although she spent the first 50 years of her life in Minnesota, her ""favorite years"" were in Cortez, CO. She retired in 2007, after 17 years with the District Attorney's Office. Her involvement with the Catholic Daughters of St. Margaret Mary's church filled her with purpose and belonging. She truly felt like a member of the community. Anita was known by many simply as ""Gram,"" as she gave off a warmth and acceptance that is unique to a grandmother. She loved many things, her family, her dog Lacey, flowers, holidays and mice (the cute kind, not the ones hiding in the cupboard) to name a few. She enjoyed the last few years in Washington and California, while adventuring with her Granddaughter Jessie and family Mike and Gabriel Guzman.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Squires, and daughters Kristin Squires, Amy Squires and Laurie Boveé. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Squires, grandchildren Jessica Guzman, Paul Squires, Angela Ritter and Jordan Boveé, Nick Squires, and Samantha and Patrick Angell, along with several great grandchildren and her brother Paul Nicely.

A service with be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday the 13th of October, 2022 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church followed by lunch in the reception hall. Rosary service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12th at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church.

Published by The Journal on Oct. 6, 2022.
https://obituaries.the-journal.com/us/obituaries/the-journal/name/anita-squires-obituary?id=36725994.³

     Ramon D. Nicely was born on 12 November 1912 at Geneseo, Henry Co., Illinois. He married Wanita (?) Ramon D. Nicely died on 16 January 2002 at Cloquet, Carlton Co., Minnesota, at age 89.

     Lizzie LaVerl Nicholls was born on 27 February 1918 at Lovell, Big Horn Co., Wyoming. She married Ward Wright Marchant. Lizzie LaVerl Nicholls died on 28 May 1990 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 72.

     Adam Nichols is the son of Justin Everett Nichols and Tracy Lynn Antonsen.

     Arthur S. Nichols married Eva J. Maddox, daughter of John Dwight Maddox and Ellzira Elizabeth Sellers, before 1959 at Kansas.¹ Arthur S. Nichols lived in 1959 at Winfield, Cowley Co., Kansas.

     Brian Nichols is the son of Wayne E. Nichols Sr. and Rebecca Katherine Houser.

     Chock Allen Nichols is the son of Wayne E. Nichols Sr. and Rebecca Katherine Houser. Chock Allen Nichols married Trac Renee Hughes on 5 June 1987 at Lewis Co., Washington.

     Daniel Talbott Nichols was born on 25 March 1849 at Harrison Co., Kentucky.¹ He married Sarah Ellen Tolle, daughter of Denton G. Tolle and Nancy Whitaker.¹ Daniel Talbott Nichols died on 24 December 1927 at Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 78.¹

     Edna E. Nichols was born on 23 March 1883 at Traverse, Keweenaw Co., Michigan.² She married John Calvin Ruple, son of Alfred Ruple and Mary Ellen Dils, on 27 December 1903.³ Edna E. Nichols died on 23 February 1973 at Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 89.² Her Social Security Number was 366-68-6268 issued in Michigan.

     Hazel Nichols was born circa 1891 at St. Louis, Missouri. She married Hugh Samuel Phillips circa 1910. Hazel Nichols lived in 1911 at Duncan, Greenlee Co., Arizona.

     John Franklin Nichols was born on 20 April 1880 at Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.¹ John Franklin Nichols also went by the name of Frank. He married Grace Blanche Fellows, daughter of Albert A. Fellows and Margaret M. Haines, on 22 December 1909 at Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebraska. John Franklin Nichols died on 22 January 1958 at New Plymouth, Payette Co., Idaho, at age 77.¹ He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.¹

     Joseph Johnson Nichols was born on 15 July 1895 at Madison Co., Illinois. He married Leona L. Brown, daughter of Marion Agustus Brown and Josephine Coffman. Joseph Johnson Nichols and Leona L. Brown were divorced before 1940. Joseph Johnson Nichols died on 25 May 1953 at Madison Co., Illinois, at age 57.

     Justin Everett Nichols was born on 5 February 1963 at Seattle, King Co., Washington. He was the son of Wayne E. Nichols Sr. and Rebecca Katherine Houser. Justin Everett Nichols married Tracy Lynn Antonsen on 27 August 1983 at Lewis Co., Washington. Justin Everett Nichols died on 13 February 1990 at Lewis Co., Washington, at age 27. He was buried at Grand Mound Cemetery, Rochester, Thurston Co., Washington.¹

     Lovena Righter Nichols was born on 26 May 1885 at Bourbon, Harrison Co., Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Talbott Nichols and Sarah Ellen Tolle.¹ Lovena Righter Nichols married Harry Thomas Hayes on 26 March 1904.¹ Lovena Righter Nichols died on 16 April 1948 at Cynthiana, Harrison Co., Kentucky, at age 62.¹

     Margorie Elizabeth Nichols was born on 26 July 1920 at Amherst, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of John Franklin Nichols and Grace Blanche Fellows. Margorie Elizabeth Nichols married Melvin Cramer Walker. Margorie Elizabeth Nichols died on 10 January 2000 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 79.¹ She was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.¹

     Mark Nichols is the son of Wayne E. Nichols Sr. and Rebecca Katherine Houser.

     Melissa Jean Nichols was born on 4 September 1979 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.² She was the daughter of Steven J. Nichols and Thresa Counsil.¹ Melissa Jean Nichols graduated in 1998 at Elk Valley High School, Longton, Elk Co., Kansas.² She married Richard Bruce on 6 August 1999.^2,1 Melissa Jean Nichols graduated in 2006 at Emporia State University, Emporia, Lyon Co., Kansas, Bachelor’s of Science in Sociology.² She lived in 2016 at Eureka, Greenwood Co., Kansas.¹ Melissa Jean Nichols's email address melissa.bruce26@yahoo.com in May 2019. Her Facebook webpage: https://www.facebook.com/mishbruce?fref=ts. She died on 1 October 2022 at Jane Phillips Medical Center, Bartlesville, Washington Co., Oklahoma, at age 43.²


Melissa Jean (Nichols) Bruce
September 4, 1979 - October 1, 2022 (age 43)

Melissa Jean Bruce, 43, Independence, Kansas passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma with her family by her side. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 7, 2022, at the Elk City Nazarene Church with burial to follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. Memorial may be made to: Melissa Bruce Education Memorial Fund and can be left with the funeral home or dropped off at First Oak Bank in Independence, KS.

Melissa was born September 4, 1979, in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Steven J. Nichols and Thresa Counsil. Melissa graduated from Elk Valley High School in 1998. On August 6, 1999 Melissa married Richard Bruce and had two sons. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Sociology from Emporia State University in 2006. Melissa worked at Independence Community College and she loved getting to help students.

Melissa’s pride was her two boys whom she loved so very much. Melissa Jean loved taking care of her boys, being with her family and friends, running, her middle name and running errands (getting ice cream) with Rick. Melissa was determined and accomplished what she set her mind to including completing a 103-mile race. Melissa was very kind and enjoyed helping others.

Melissa was preceded in death by her father Steve Nichols, mother-in-law Kay Bruce, father-in-law John Wilson. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Richard of the home, two sons, Ryan and Adam, her parents, Thresa (Alan) Bowman, Rick (Judy) Vaughn, Susan Nichols, mother-in-law Marilyn Wilson, father-in-law Tom Bruce, nine siblings, Garrett “Tad” (Katie) Nichols, Keli (Matt) Kern, Amanda ( Mario) Gonzales, Andrew Duke and husband Raul Freitas, Alex Duke and husband Brandon Clarkson, Dan (Sarah) Nichols, Phillip Trujillo, Darci Bowman, Travis Bowman numerous nieces and nephews and a host cousins and extended family members.

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Independence, KS.² She was buried on 7 October 2022 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City, Montgomery Co., Kansas.²

     Samantha Nichols is the daughter of Justin Everett Nichols and Tracy Lynn Antonsen.

     Steven J. Nichols was born on 11 November 1959 at Winfield, Cowley Co., Kansas.¹ He was the son of Arthur S. Nichols and Eva J. Maddox.¹ Steven J. Nichols graduated in 1977 at South Haven High School, South Haven, Sumner Co., Kansas.¹ He married Thresa Counsil between 1977 and 1978 at Oklahoma. Steven J. Nichols married Susan Renee Struck, daughter of George William Struck and Georgia Fay Warfel, on 4 May 1985. Steven J. Nichols was employed between 1978 and 2015 at Jim Bridger Power Plant, Point of Rocks, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.¹ He lived in January 2016 at 508A Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming. The cause of death was Stiff-man syndrome. He died on 20 January 2016 at 508A Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, at age 56.

Steven J. Nichols (November 11, 1959 – January 20, 2016)

ROCK SPRINGS — Steven J. Nichols 56, of Rock Springs WY, passed away Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 peacefully at his home after fighting a battle with a terminal brain disease.

A longtime resident of Rock Springs, he was born on November 11th, 1959 in Winfield Kansas but always considered himself a Wyoming native.

He attended school in Kansas and was a graduate of South Haven High School class of 1977.

He moved to Rock Springs in 1978 and started working at Jim Bridger Power Plant, where he worked for 37 years.

He married his wife of 30 years Susan Nichols on May 4, 1985.

Steve’s interest included team roping, hunting with his family and training young horses. He especially loved roping at the ranch and going to jackpots with his son.

Survivors include his wife Susan Nichols of Rock Springs, three sons Dan Nichols and wife Sarah Nichols of Rock Springs, Garrett Nichols of Emporia Kansas and Phillip Nichols of Salt Lake City Utah, one daughter Melissa Bruce and husband Rick of Eureka Kansas, mother Eva J. Sapp of Blackwell Oklahoma, sister Susan Kutilek of Wichita Kansas, brother Bruce Crittenden of Oklahoma City Oklahoma, granddaughter Sadie Nichols, two grandsons, Ryan and Adam Bruce.

He is preceded in death by his father Arthur Nichols, stepfather, Orlan Sapp and father in law George Struck.

Steve will be remembered as a great husband, father, friend and cowboy.

A celebration of life will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 23, 2016, at the Santa Fe Southwest Grill, 1635 Elk Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming.

The family of Steven J. Nichols respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to the Steven Nichols Memorial Fund, c/o Trona Valley Federal Credit Union, 2640 Foothill Blvd., Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901.¹

     Wayne E. Nichols Sr. married Rebecca Katherine Houser, daughter of Albert Charles Houser and Nettie Irene Ballou, on 4 November 1960 at King Co., Washington.

     Wayne Nichols Jr. is the son of Wayne E. Nichols Sr. and Rebecca Katherine Houser.

     Mary Nickels married Emery Morgan, son of Everett Morgan and Daisy Williams.¹

     Hazel Marie Nickerson was born on 26 July 1905 at Pennsylvania. She married Glenn Edward Cotterill circa 1924. Hazel Marie Nickerson died on 13 April 1972 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York, at age 66.

     Hannah Nickle was born on 2 August 1910.¹ She married George Aden Booth, son of Frederick Harold Booth and Pearl Lydia Harn, on 12 October 1944. Hannah Nickle died on 6 December 1985 at age 75.¹ She was buried at Oaklawn Cemetery, Centreville, Wilkinson Co., Mississippi.¹

     Barbara Anna Nicodemus was also known as Nannie. She was born in August 1856 at Frederick, Frederick Co., Maryland, info from 1900 Census.¹ She married Samuel E. Harn, son of Abner Harn and Sarah Margaret Eury, in 1892. Barbara Anna Nicodemus died on 5 March 1942 at Unionville, Talbot Co., Maryland, at age 85.¹ She was buried at Linganore Cemetery, Unionville, Frederick Co., Maryland.²

     Alaina Justine Nicosia is the daughter of Frank Edward Nicosia and Laura Marie Mangine.¹

     Antoninette Marie Nicosia is the daughter of Frank Thomas Nicosia and Muriel Pauline Nestaval. Antoninette Marie Nicosia married Mark Michael Anderson on 25 August 1978 at Minnesota.²