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     Carl Leon Cunningham was born on 27 November 1922 at Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., IL. He began military service on 29 December 1941 at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, WW II service, U.S. Army Air Corps, enlisted, B-17 co-pilot and formation control officer, 25 missions, discharged with rank of Captain. He married Pauline E. (?). Carl Leon Cunningham died on 7 December 2009 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, at age 87

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ill. - Carl Leon Cunningham, Belpre, Ohio, died Dec. 7, 2009.

A member of the U.S. Army, he served in the WWII Air Corps and flew B-17 bombers from 1944 till February of 1945, having flown 25 missions as a co-pilot and formation control officer. He received several medals and was discharged as a captain.

He retired from Elkem Metals.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline Cunningham; one son, Craig Cunningham; two daughters, Angie Cunningham and Carla Montgomery; and two sisters, Esther Brumley and Betty Tharp.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. CST Friday at Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville. Burial will follow in the Lawrenceville City Cemetery.

The visitation will be from 10 a.m. CST to the time of the service Friday.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society, P.O. Box 392, Parkersburg, WV 26102 in memory of Mindy and Princess.

Vincennes Sun-Commercial (IN) - Thursday, December 10, 2009.

He was buried in December 2009 at Lawrenceville City Cemetery, Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., IL, Findagrave #62799091.

     Cary E. Cunningham was born in October 1888 at Scott Twp., Harrison Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Samuel Franklin Cunningham and Minnie I. Watson.¹ Cary E. Cunningham married Hattie Belle Windell, daughter of Samuel Clark Windell and Mary Jane Dooley, on 12 May 1907. Cary E. Cunningham died on 25 June 1960 at Foosland, Champaign Co., IL, at age 71.

     Cassius Milton Cunningham was born circa April 1860 at Washington Twp., Harrison Co., IN.¹ He was the son of John Cedar Cunningham and Sarah Ann Bliss.¹

     Catherine Cunningham was born on 6 April 1806 at Virginia.¹ She married Howell Wells on 10 November 1824 at Clark Co., IN.

     Catherine Cunningham was born on 18 March 1874 at Harrison Twp., Harrison Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of John Franklin Cunningham and Mary Catherine Windell.¹ Catherine Cunningham died on 14 March 1952 at age 77.

     Cena Cunningham was born circa February 1850 at Harrison Twp., Harrison Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of John Cedar Cunningham and Sarah Ann Bliss.¹

     Claude F. Cunningham was born in November 1899 at Scott Twp., Harrison Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Richard H. Cunningham and Nellie Thompson.

     Cyrus D. Cunningham was born on 20 February 1864 at Harrison Co., IN.¹ He was the son of John Franklin Cunningham and Mary Catherine Windell.² Cyrus D. Cunningham married Laura E. Windell, daughter of Ephraim Windell and Virginia Melton, on 17 May 1885 at Harrison Co., IN. Cyrus D. Cunningham died on 31 October 1944 at Harrison Co., IN, at age 80.

     Donald W. Cunningham was born on 26 December 1921. He was the son of William Edward Cunningham and Annie Isabel Harkness. Donald W. Cunningham married Libby Dorothy Woodward. Donald W. Cunningham died on 12 April 1997 at age 75. He was buried in April 1997 at Delavan Cemetery, Delavan, Morris Co., KS.

     Dudley Cunningham was the son of Richard H. Cunningham and Nellie Thompson.

     Effie Cunningham was born on 3 November 1894 at California. She married Hughie Stewart. Effie Cunningham died on 16 December 1967 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 73. She was buried in December 1967 at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #120833359.

     Eileen Cunningham was born in 1912 at Adair Co., MO. She was the daughter of Perry Cunningham and Emma Belle Blacksmith. Eileen Cunningham died in 1913 at Adair Co., MO.

     Eleanor Beattie Cunningham was born in 1722 at Ireland. She married John Gilmore circa 1742. Eleanor Beattie Cunningham died in 1804 at Jessamine Co., KY.

     Elizabeth Cunningham was also known as "Betsy Ann". She was born on 26 January 1802 at Kentucky.¹ She married Anthony Windell, son of John Windell and Catherine Windle, on 23 March 1820 at Harrison Co., IN. Elizabeth Cunningham lived in 1860 at Heth Twp., Harrison Co., IN.² She died on 9 September 1876 at Harrison Co. (probably), IN, at age 74.¹ She was buried in September 1876 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Corydon, Harrison Co., IN, Findagrave #32614180.

     Elizabeth Cunningham was born circa 1854 at Harrison Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of John Cedar Cunningham and Sarah Ann Bliss.¹

     Ellen Cunningham was born circa February 1850 at Harrison Twp., Harrison Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of John Cedar Cunningham and Sarah Ann Bliss.¹

     Ellia Cunningham was born in 1866 at Harrison Co., IN.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Franklin Cunningham and Mary Catherine Windell.¹ Ellia Cunningham died on 28 August 1925 at Chariton, Chariton Co., MO.

     Eva B. Cunningham was born in 1878 at Harrison Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas D. Cunningham and Ann Maria Windell.¹ Eva B. Cunningham married Edward H. Gardner, son of Rachael (?), circa 1898.² Eva B. Cunningham lived on 1 June 1900 at Wilsey, Morris Co., KS, orphaned younger brother Samuel Preston Cunningham was living in the household.² She lived on 3 January 1920 at Wilsey, Morris Co., KS.³ She died in 1939. She was buried in 1939 at Wilsey Cemetery, Wilsey, Morris Co., KS, Find A Grave Memorial# 107786626.

     Eva B. Cunningham was born on 20 December 1924 at Morris Co., KS. She was the daughter of William Edward Cunningham and Annie Isabel Harkness. Eva B. Cunningham married Roy Watson Wiggans Jr., son of Roy Watson Wiggans and Flora Helendeen Olson. Eva B. Cunningham died on 19 August 2010 at Delavan, Morris Co., KS, at age 85 Eva B. Wiggans, 85, of Delavan, died Thursday, August 19th, 2010, at her home. She was born on December 20, 1924, near Delavan, the youngest of six children; she was the daughter of William E. and Annie I. (Harkness) Cunningham.

A private inurnment service will be held at the Delavan Cemetery, with Pastor Bob Strom officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation as per Mrs. Wiggans' request. The Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mrs. Wiggans was a homemaker and help her husband with their Dairy Farm for many years. She was known for raising Quails, known as the Quail Lady to many. She was a caregiver, and enjoyed her family, especially her grand & great- grandchildren. She graduated from Delavan High School with the class of 1942.

She is survived by two (2) daughters: Charlene Riffel (husband-Kenneth) and Sharon Nelson (husband-Steve), and Roy Wiggans, III, all of the Delavan area; and seven (7) grandchildren; and seven (7) great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by three (3) brothers: John Preston "Uncle Red" Cunningham, Thomas "Tom" Cunningham, and Don "Sandy" Cunningham; two (2) sisters: Helen Burns, and Bernice Yakle; and her parents.

The family request memorials to Quail's Unlimited; and they can be sent in care of the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory, Herington Chapel, 404 South Broadway, Herington, Kansas, 67449-3038.

She was buried in August 2010 at Delavan Cemetery, Delavan, Morris Co., KS, Find A Grave Memorial# 57395916.

     Eva Kathleen Cunningham was born on 20 April 1916 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Frederick Benomie Cunningham and Flora Carmichael. Eva Kathleen Cunningham married Howard M. Rasener, son of Albert Allen Rasener and Ethel May Wright, on 29 December 1935. Eva Kathleen Cunningham died on 27 April 2003 at Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN, at age 87. She was buried in 2003 at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Fishers, Hamilton Co., IN.

     Fannie C. Cunningham was born on 6 December 1854 at Harrison Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of John Franklin Cunningham and Mary Catherine Windell.¹ Fannie C. Cunningham married Jessie H. Gibner, son of Jacob Gibner and Eliza Thomas, on 29 May 1870 at Harrison Co., IN, Two children born, both living as of 1910 census. Fannie C. Cunningham died on 10 December 1912 at Harrison Co., IN, at age 58.¹

     Floyd S. Cunningham was born on 25 September 1902 at Harrison Co., IN.¹ He was the son of John Cunningham and Nola Lasley.² Floyd S. Cunningham married Alliene Heishman, daughter of Jessie Albert Heishman and Mary Elizabeth Feller, circa 1935. Floyd S. Cunningham died in April 1966 at Harrison Co., IN, at age 63 Dates per SSDI, last residence Mauckport.

     Francis G. Cunningham married Helen Blake.¹

     Frank George Cunningham was born on 8 July 1908 at Allegheny Co., PA; son of Charles J. and Mary Ann (O'Donnell) Cunningham. He married Rebecca Watkins, daughter of Thomas Watkins and Rosa Clippinger, on 4 October 1931 at Perry Co., OH. Frank George Cunningham died on 29 March 1973 at Pinellas Co., FL, at age 64.

     Frederick Benomie Cunningham married Flora Carmichael.

     Georgia Elizabeth Cunningham was born on 8 November 1894. She was the daughter of Cyrus D. Cunningham and Laura E. Windell. Georgia Elizabeth Cunningham married William Thomas Hisey. Georgia Elizabeth Cunningham died on 18 June 1973 at age 78. She was buried in June 1973 at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Corydon, Harrison Co., IN.

     Geraldine Mae Cunningham was born in 1914. She was the daughter of Perry Cunningham and Emma Belle Blacksmith. Geraldine Mae Cunningham died in 1983.

     Gertrude Cunningham was born circa 1887 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Franklin Cunningham and Betty Crawford. Gertrude Cunningham married John Perry Shaffer on 26 March 1905 at Harrison Co., IN.

     Guy F. Cunningham was born in November 1886 at Crawford Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Orlando Cunningham and Mary Bline.¹

     Harold W. Cunningham was born on 16 November 1921 at Lee Co., IL. He was the son of Cary E. Cunningham and Hattie Belle Windell. Harold W. Cunningham lived in April 1940 at Newcomb, Champaign Co., IL. He married Kathryn Esther Arnold, daughter of Charles John Arnold and Gladys Irene Lawrence, on 23 March 1946 at Corydon, Harrison Co., IN. Harold W. Cunningham died on 23 January 1978 at Deming, Luna Co., NM, at age 56.