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     Lewis Harn was born circa 1852.¹ He was the son of John Harn and Susan Crabtree. Lewis Harn was born circa 1854 at Illinois Lewis was 16 years old in 1870 Illinois Census. He married Tena Levingston on 27 September 1888 at Mason Co., Illinois.² Lewis Harn died circa 1936 at Fulton Co., Illinois.^2,1 He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois.²

     Reason E. Harn was born circa 1855 at Illinois He was 15 years old in 1870 Illinois Census. He was born on 26 January 1855 at Illinois.² He was the son of John Harn and Susan Crabtree. Reason E. Harn married Martha Jane McNeil circa 1885.³ Reason E. Harn died on 28 November 1945 at Vallery Nursing Home, Rushville, Schuyler Co., Illinois, at age 90.^2,3 He was buried on 1 December 1945 at Waterford-Sepo Cemetery, Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois.^3,4

     Butler Harn was born circa 1861 at Illinois Butler was 9 years old in 1870 Illinois Census. He was born on 12 July 1861 at Lewistown Twsp., Fulton Co., Illinois.² He was the son of John Harn and Susan Crabtree. Butler Harn was born on 14 June 1862 at Illinois.³ He died on 14 February 1937 at Graham Hospital, Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 75.^3,2 He was buried in February 1937 at Waterford/Sepo Cemetery, Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois.^3,2
     He was never married.²

     John Harn was born circa 1865 at Illinois information from 1880 Illinois Census. He was the son of John Harn and Susan Crabtree.

     Henry Harn was born circa 1857 at Illinois Henry was was 13 years old in 1870 Illinois Census. He was the son of John Harn and Susan Crabtree.

     Judd Harn was the son of John Harn and Susan Crabtree.

     Mary Harn was the daughter of John Harn and Susan Crabtree.

     Tena Levingston was born circa 1868.¹ She married Lewis Harn, son of John Harn and Susan Crabtree, on 27 September 1888 at Mason Co., Illinois.² Tena Levingston died circa 1957.¹ She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois.²
     Her married name was Harn.

     Corrilla Harn Douty married W.H. Miller.² Corrilla Harn Douty was born in 1838 at Maryland. She was the daughter of Grafton Douty and Elizabeth C. Leatherwood.
     Her married name was Miller.

     Levi Rolfe was born on 1 December 1813 at New York. He was the son of Samuel Rolfe and Hanah Elison. Levi Rolfe married Eliza Williams. Levi Rolfe died on 21 October 1858 at age 44. He was buried at Rolfe Cemetery, Enfield, Tompkins Co., New York, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 26 August 2020), memorial page for Levi Rolfe (1 Dec 1813–21 Oct 1858), Find a Grave Memorial no. 160292144, citing Rolfe Cemetery, Enfield, Tompkins County, New York, USA; Maintained by Butterfly~Kisses (contributor 46994799).

     Barbara Jean Graner was born on 28 March 1942 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^1,2 She was the daughter of Lewis Ferdinand Graner and Frances Mary Seiz. Barbara Jean Graner married John Alitz in 1960. Barbara Jean Graner died on 23 May 2013 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 71.² She was buried on 28 May 2013 at St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Cumming, Warren Co., Iowa.²
     Her married name was Alitz. Barbara in Des Moines-IA 1977, according to obituary of father. She lived in 1977 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.

Following obituary from Iles Funeral Home:

Barbara Jean Alitz
March 28, 1942 - May 23, 2013
Resided in Des Moines, IA
Barbara Jean Alitz, 71, passed away at home on Thursday, May 23, 2013. She grew up in Mason City and graduated from Holy Family Catholic School. Barbara married John Alitz in 1960. They made their home in Runnells, IA where they raised their four children: twin sons, John and Joe, son, Jim and daughter, Janna. They celebrated 53 years of marriage. Barb loved her family, her church and her work. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Des Moines. Barb was a dedicated employee of Southridge HyVee, Des Moines for 27 years. Barb enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening and collecting antiques.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Francis Graner; and two brothers, Lewis and Jack Graner. She leaves behind her husband, John; children, John (MaryKay)Alitz, Joe (Katie) Alitz, Jim (Tracy) Alitz and Janna (Ryan) Wheatly; 12 grandchildren, Terran, Josh, Ashland and Adia Alitz, Nick, Tyler and Tommy Alitz, Alexis Alitz, Katherine Vega and Christopher Ebert, and Luke and Ella Wheatly; siblings, Mildred (Norm) Mondahl, Marylou (John) Behm, Patricia (Larry) Szymeczek, and Joan Evans (Joe Ricketts) and their families.

Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2013 at Iles Funeral Homes – Grandview Park Chapel, 3211 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA, followed by a rosary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 28 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Des Moines. Burial will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery rural Cumming, IA. Donations may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church. - See more at: http://www.ilesfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Barbara-Jean-Alitz/Des-Moines-IA/1211084#sthash.raSl8pLO.dpuf

Published in Des Moines Register on May 26, 2013.²

     Lewis Ferdinand Graner Jr. was born on 6 October 1945 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^1,2 He was the son of Lewis Ferdinand Graner and Frances Mary Seiz. Lewis Ferdinand Graner Jr. married Harriet Hage on 10 April 1993.² Lewis Ferdinand Graner Jr. died on 28 December 2008 at Casa Grande, Pinal Co., Arizona, at age 63.³
     Lewis Ferdinand Graner Jr. also went by the name of Lewie.² Lewis in Sylmar-CA 1977, according to father's obituary. He lived in 2008 at 1729 E. Shasta St., Casa Grande, Pinal Co., Arizona.³

Following online obituary from Globe Gazette Newspaper:

Lewis Graner Jr.

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. — Lewis “Lewie” Graner Jr., 63, of Casa Grande, Ariz., passed away peacefully on (Dec. 28, 2008) of cancer.

Lewie was born on Oct. 6, 1945 in Mason City, Iowa, to Lewis and Frances Graner.

He is survived by Harriet, his wife of almost 16 years; stepchildren, Scott (Elizabeth) Hage, Deborah (Rudy) Hanuman and Michael Hage; grandsons, Samuel and Joseph Hage, Connor Hage, De and fiancée Katie Olson, Chasity and Dustin Hanuman; as well as his sisters, Mildred (Norman) Mondahl, Marylou (John) Behm, Patricia (Larry) Syzmeczek, Barbara (John) Alitz, and Joan Evans; sister-in-law, Cheryl Graner; several nieces and nephews and many, many friends.
Lewie attended Holy Family Elementary and Newman High School in Mason City, Iowa. He received his last rites on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, and had great comfort in this blessing.
Lewie began his life as an iron worker before becoming a painting contractor. He lived many years in California, returning to Iowa to spend quality time with his family.
He married Harriet Hage on April 10, 1993. They lived in Nora Springs before moving to Casa Grande, Ariz. He then acquired his real estate license where he and Harriet worked as a team for Century 21 Arizona Foothills.
Fishing was his passion and he loved all sports, especially the Vikings football team. He was a fun-loving, happy man who made friends with any stranger. He enjoyed gardening and growing tomatoes.
Lewie was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Frances Graner; and a brother, John “Jack” Graner.
An open house was held at his home, 1729 E. Shasta St., Casa Grande, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009. Following at 5:30 p.m., a Mass was said in his honor at St. Helen of the Cross Roman Catholic Church, 205 W. 8th St., Eloy, AZ.
Lewie had a long and courageous battle with tongue cancer. Words cannot express how he will be missed.²




Following published in the Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa) on 17Jan2009:

Lewis Graner Jr.
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. - Lewis "Lewie" Graner Jr., 63, of Casa Grande, Ariz., formerly of Mason City, died Dec. 28, 2008, of cancer.
An open house was held at his home, 1729 E. Shasta St., Casa Grande, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3. Following at 5:30 p.m. a mass was said in his honor at St. Helen of the Cross Roman Catholic Church, 205 W. Eighth St., Eloy, Ariz.³

The cause of death was tongue cancer.^2,3

     John Ray Graner was born on 19 January 1948 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^1,2 He was the son of Lewis Ferdinand Graner and Frances Mary Seiz. John Ray Graner married Cheryl (?) circa 1968.² John Ray Graner died on 5 May 2008 at Glendale, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 60.²
     Is a twin. John in Phoenix-AZ 1977, according to father's obituary. He lived at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona. The cause of death was cancer.²

John 'Jack' Graner

John "Jack" Graner, 60, of Glendale, Ariz., passed away peacefully on Monday (May 5, 2008). Jack was born Jan. 19, 1948 in Mason City to Lewis and Frances Graner. He is survived by Cheryl, his wife of almost 40 years; son, Matt (Emma) Graner; daughter, Erin (fiance Scott Martin) Graner; and two granddaughters, Kathryn and Julia Graner; as well as his siblings, Mildred (Norman) Mondahl, MaryLou (John) Behm, Patricia (Larry) Szymeczek, Barbara (John) Alitz, Lewis (Harriet) Graner, and his twin sister, Joan Evans. Jack was a strong, hardworking and compassionate family man who gallantly battled cancer over the past four years. Through his faith in God, family and friendship he endured and persevered until the Lord was ready to call him home. The family will celebrate his life with memorial services at 10 a.m. Monday, May 12, at Phoenix Memorial Park 200 W. Beardsley Road, Phoenix, Ariz. The inurnment will follow the service.

Globe-Gazette
Mason City, Iowa
10 May 2008, Sat • Page 8.²

     Joan Kay Graner married James Redeker. Joan Kay Graner is the daughter of Lewis Ferdinand Graner and Frances Mary Seiz.

     Katherine Lee Mondahl is the daughter of Norman Clarence Mondahl and Mildred Frances Graner.

     Laura Lynn Mondahl is the daughter of Norman Clarence Mondahl and Mildred Frances Graner.

     John Wesley Behm Jr. is the son of John Wesley Behm and Mary Louise Graner.

     Timothy Lewis Behm is the son of John Wesley Behm and Mary Louise Graner.

     Larry Dean Szymeczek Jr. is the son of Larry Dean Szymeczek and Patricia Ann Graner.

     Matthew Wayne Szymeczek was born on 12 October 1958 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^1,2 He was the son of Larry Dean Szymeczek and Patricia Ann Graner. Matthew Wayne Szymeczek married Sandra L. (?) Matthew Wayne Szymeczek died on 4 September 2017 at San Tan Valley, Pinal Co., Arizona, at age 58.² He was buried on 9 September 2017 at San Tan Memorial Gardens, San Tan Valley, Pinal Co., Arizona.^2,3
     He graduated in 1977 at Buena High School.²

Following obituary for Mathew Wayne Szymeczek:

SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. — Matthew Wayne Szymeczek, 58, of San Tan Valley, died peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on Sept. 4, 2017.

Matthew was born on Oct. 12, 1958 in Mason City, Iowa to Larry and Patricia Szymeczek. He graduated from Buena High School in 1977. He then married Sandra Dawson in 1980. He went on to become a Cochise County Sheriff’s Deputy, where he retired as a detective sergeant after 22 years of Service. Upon retiring, he worked as a foreign police trainer team lead for five years in Afghanistan. He then returned to his family in San Tan Valley where he worked for the state of Arizona as a Child Welfare Investigator. He loved traveling the world with his wife, and being with his grandchildren.

Matthew is survived by his wife Sandra, his three children Matthew Jr. (Amber) of San Tan Valley, Arizona, Rachel (Michelle) of San Tan Valley Arizona, and Kevin (Kala) of Fairbanks Alaska; his five grandchildren Emmitt, Ella, Colin, Andrew and Sawyer; his parents Larry and Patricia Szymeczek of Sierra Vista, his brother Larry Szymeczek of Mesa Arizona, his brother Tom Szymeczek of Tucson, and his brother Steve Szymeczek and his wife Suzi of Sierra Vista.

Matthew Wayne Szymeczek was laid to rest on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 in San Tan Valley, Arizona.²

     Charles D. McGlashan was born at Livingston Co., New York.¹ He married Sophia Foote. Charles D. McGlashan died on 11 January 1872.² He was buried at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.
     Charles D. McGlashan was a Tavern-keeper.

     Sophia Foote married Charles D. McGlashan. Sophia Foote died on 12 February 1880 at Iowa; OBITUARY: Goodhue County Republican, 19Feb1880, 4:1.¹ She was buried at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.
     Her married name was McGlashan.

Following from The Goodhue County Republican Newspaper, page 4 column 1, 19Feb1880 (Thursday).
The remains of Mrs. Chas. McGlashan, who recently died in Iowa, at the residence of her son, were brought here for internment last Saturday. They received the last earthly rites at the house of Mr. S.S. Watkins, whose was a step-daughter of the deceased, and the funeral services were said at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon.

     Kenneth E. Pickersgill married Jean Elizabeth Rue, daughter of Clifford Gilbert Rue and Ruth Willets Purdy, on 24 May 1954 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.²

     Kathryn Ruth Marlatt married John Wildhaber. Kathryn Ruth Marlatt is the daughter of Donald Lloyd Marlatt and Ruth Ann Everest.

     Candace Jean Marlatt married male Deswert. Candace Jean Marlatt is the daughter of Donald Lloyd Marlatt and Ruth Ann Everest.

     Donald Lloyd Marlatt Jr. is the son of Donald Lloyd Marlatt and Ruth Ann Everest.

     Jane Brewer was born on 14 April 1920.¹ She was the daughter of Fred Jackson Brewer and Margaret Ann Gilmore. Jane Brewer married Bertram Wade White on 27 December 1942 at South Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin. Jane Brewer died on 17 June 1993 at age 73.
     Her married name was White. She lived in 1960 at Willoughby, Lake Co., Ohio.

     Helen Virginia Brewer was born on 26 July 1925.¹ She was the daughter of Fred Jackson Brewer and Margaret Ann Gilmore. Helen Virginia Brewer married Millard Bruce Salter on 20 July 1950.¹ Helen Virginia Brewer died in September 1991 at age 66.
     Her married name was Salter. She lived in 1960 at Waukesha, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin. Children are twins.

     William Henry Brewer was born on 12 February 1930.¹ He was the son of Fred Jackson Brewer and Margaret Ann Gilmore. William Henry Brewer married Sakito Komatsu on 6 August 1953.¹ William Henry Brewer died on 6 August 2008 at Utah at age 78. He was buried at Grantsville City Cemetery, Grantsville, Tooele Co., Utah.
     Married by Shinto Priest in Japan on 06Aug1953. Married by US Counsel on 21Dec1954.

     Bertram Wade White was born on 31 May 1918 at St. Louis Co., Minnesota.¹ He married Jane Brewer, daughter of Fred Jackson Brewer and Margaret Ann Gilmore, on 27 December 1942 at South Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin. Bertram Wade White died on 20 November 2001 at Florida at age 83.
     He lived in 1960 at Willoughby, Lake Co., Ohio.