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     Note: Letter from Cecil (Donovan) DeVault to her stepson, William Lynn DeVault:

Bayard Nebr.
Sept 15 - 1929

My Dear Lynn:

I have been looking for a line from you all summer as you said you would write me real often, when you went home. Anyway, I surely hope you are all O.K. and only too busy to write.

I am still at Bayard, think I shall try and keep my home for a while. Anyway, until I can find a buyer.

Cecile and little Bill are still with me, don't believe I could keep house with out them, for they are so much company. I get so lonely at times. I hardly know just what to do with myself, but must make the best of things, just as they are.

I have two rooms rented, one to the English teacher that lived with us last year and the other to a little girl that works at the Drug store. Have one more room to rent, think I can rent it to a factory girl, then I can see my way through for this winter at least. I have been doing some sewing, and go out nursing when ever I am called, which I like very much, and hope I can get enough work to keep me busy. Then I don't have so much time to think about things that cannot be helped.

Billy is doing very well in his school work this year. He is in the 6th grade. He has been wanting a saxophone so he can play in the school orchestra, but his mother thinks she can't afford one just now. Don't know just how they will come out, but suppose he will get a saxophone by and by.

I sold the shotgun last week. I disliked very much to see it go, as we have had some real good hunts with that old gun.

Would like to sell the Dodge before winter. I have never had the car out of the garage since the day your father drove it in for me. And that was the last time we shopped together -- on the 15th day of March. Well I recall that day. Do you think the car is worth $75.00 or not? And Lynn, I am wondering just how I can give a bill of sale if I should sell the car. Any advice from you, Lynn, would surely be appreciated. And I hope you will find time to write me soon.

Dorothy is ill with a very bad cold, was not able to work Saturday afternoon, she is working at Ericson Cash Store. Marjory is teaching at Mitchell this year. She came home Friday. Maude was to take her back this afternoon in the car.

Lynn, I wrote you a letter some time in May, but never received an answer. I surely hope you will find time to write me a line this time as I would be pleased to hear from you.

With kindest regards to you and your wife.

Very Truly,

Cecil


OBITUARY

Bayard Transcript - November 7, 1929

MRS. W. P. DEVAULT DIES AT ALLIANCE LAST WEDNESDAY

Community Shocked by Sudden
Death of Well-Known
Resident

Mrs. W. P. DeVault passed away very unexpectedly at the home of a sister in Alliance Wednesday morning where she had gone on October 26, to assist in caring for her. The sister having improved in health, Mrs. DeVault was expected to return home this week.
She had been a sufferer from bronchitis for a number of years, but her condition was never thought to have been serious, although friends who knew her best state that she had not been at all well for some time, altho she never complained.
Mrs. DeVault was born in Alliance on June 30, 1893 and was married to W. P. DeVault April 14, 1920, who passed away last spring.
During her life in Bayard she has made many friends who will sincerely regret her untimely death.
She leaves to mourn her passing her father, M. F. Donovan, five brothers, and one sister living in Alliance and one sister living in Scottsbluff. We have no information as to the time of the funeral which will be held in Alliance.

Cecil Donovan was born on 30 June 1893 at Alliance, Box Butte Co., NE. She was the daughter of Millard Donovan and Zella (?) Cecil Donovan married William Peter DeVault, son of Henry Davault and Caroline Euphemia Clark, on 14 April 1920. Cecil Donovan died on 6 November 1929 at Alliance, Box Butte Co., NE, at age 36. She was buried in November 1929 at Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte Co., NE.

     Dean Francis Donovan was born on 26 January 1951 at Mower Co., MN. He married Deborah Lee Turvey, daughter of Floyd Milton Turvey and Delores Jean Moses, Dean remarried to Beverly Hammon in 1979. Deborah remarried to Cephas Agbey in 1980. Dean Francis Donovan and Deborah Lee Turvey were divorced on 22 June 1978 at Hennepin Co., MN. Dean Francis Donovan died on 11 November 1995 at Anoka Co., MN, at age 44. He was buried in November 1995 at Epiphany Catholic Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Anoka Co., MN, Findagrave #7115013.

     Julia G. Donovan was born on 15 August 1886. She married Joseph M. Touhey in 1907. Julia G. Donovan died on 15 January 1966 at age 79. She was buried in January 1966 at Saint Brigid Cemetery, Xenia, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #53888355.

     Lucille Donovan was born on 13 April 1902 at Carroll Twp., Vermilion Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of William O. Donovan and Jerusha Molt.¹ Lucille Donovan died on 23 September 1962 at Indianola, Vermilion Co., IL, at age 60. She was buried in September 1962 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion Co., IL.

     Mary C. Donovan was born in 1853 at Ohio. She married Peter Callison, son of Arthur Callison and Mary Margaret Leffel, on 24 August 1869 at Clark Co., OH. Mary C. Donovan died on 30 October 1928 at Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH.

     Millard Donovan married Zella (?).

     Samuel P. Donovan was born circa 1830 at Illinois.¹ He married Sarah Jane Rolland on 8 February 1874 at Vermilion Co., IL.¹

     Vernon M. Donovan was born on 18 February 1904 at Indianola, Vermilion Co., IL. He was the son of William O. Donovan and Jerusha Molt. Vernon M. Donovan died on 31 March 1906 at Indianola, Vermilion Co., IL, at age 2. He was buried in April 1906 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion Co., IL.

     William O. Donovan was born on 25 October 1877 at Vermilion Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Samuel P. Donovan and Sarah Jane Rolland.² William O. Donovan married Jerusha Molt, daughter of Charles Molt and Keziah Holzhausen, on 6 December 1899 at Vermilion Co., IL, three children born, two living as of 1910 census.¹

William O. Donovan died on 6 November 1941 at Vermilion Co., IL, at age 64. He was buried in November 1941 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion Co., IL.

     Alex Doohan was born circa 1864 at New Jersey.¹ He married Florence (?) circa 1900.¹

     Patrick Doohan was born on 10 April 1908 at Clay Co. (probably), SD.¹ He was the son of Alex Doohan and Florence (?)¹ Patrick Doohan married Bertha Marie Windle, daughter of William Windle and Bertha Irene Phelps, on 28 February 1932 at Elk Point, South Dakota. Patrick Doohan died on 8 October 1983 at age 75. He was buried in October 1983 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA.

     Edward W. Dooley was born in September 1875 at Ohio per 1900 census, or 1875 per headstone.¹ He married Mary Corbett on 8 November 1898 at Madison Co., OH. Edward W. Dooley died in 1954. He was buried in 1954 at St. Patricks Cemetery, London, Madison Co., OH, Findagrave #73381232.

     Georgia Dooley married Ollie Page.

     James E. Dooley was born circa 1845 at Indiana.¹ He married Sarah J. (?).¹

     Lelia Virginia Dooley was born on 26 April 1880. She married Walter Glenwood Ramsey. Lelia Virginia Dooley died on 14 May 1974 at age 94. She was buried in May 1974 at Oakwood Cemetery, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 122188199.

     Mark Leroy Dooley was born on 16 August 1899 at Paint Twp., Madison Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Edward W. Dooley and Mary Corbett.¹ Mark Leroy Dooley married Theureda Mae Boots, daughter of Stephen Boots and Anna Buskirk, on 8 June 1927 at Pickaway Co., OH. Mark Leroy Dooley died on 30 August 1962 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 63. He was buried in September 1962 at Calvary Cemetery, Kettering, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #77046743.

     Mary Ann Dooley was born on 31 October 1928 at London, Madison Co., OH. She was the daughter of Mark Leroy Dooley and Theureda Mae Boots. Mary Ann Dooley married William Eugene Becker, son of Kelso T. Becker and Anna A. Hirsch, circa 1948. Mary Ann Dooley died on 24 December 2006 at Frisco, Collin or Denton Co., TX, at age 78

Obituary -- Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio, Sunday, 31 DEC 2006, p.34 (Newspapers.com):

BECKER, Mary Ann
Born October 31, 1928 in London, Ohio, passed away at her home in Frisco, Texas on December 24, 2006 at the age of 78. Mary Ann lived in Miamisburg, Ohio until she retired from Irongate Realtors in 2002 after years of service as a realtor. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for over 50 years. She was a member of St. Henry Church, a volunteer at Miami Valley Hospital, and past member of W.C. Lioness Club. She is survived by her son, Ron Becker and wife Dru of Lincoln, Nebraska, Rick Becker and his wife Peggy of Waynesville, Ohio; daughters, Coni Dallhamer of Beavercreek, Ohio, Mindy Luzius and husband Phil of Frisco, Texas; ten grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Theureda (Boots) and Mark L. Dooley; and husband, William E. Becker. The family will receive friends at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd. Tuesday, January 2, 2007 from 4 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Henry Catholic Church, 6666 Springboro Pike, Dayton, Ohio at 11:30 AM Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Mary Ann was so fortunate to have had a life full of family and numerous cherished friends. She leaves a legacy behind defined by her spirit, her love, and her compassion for others. Donations can be made to Hospice in memory of Mary Ann Becker.

She was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Kettering, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #56952628.

     Mary Jane Dooley was born on 8 March 1865 at Harrison Co. (probably), IN.¹ She was the daughter of James E. Dooley and Sarah J. (?)¹ Mary Jane Dooley married Samuel Clark Windell, son of William Windell and Mary Ann Clark, on 2 August 1885, four children born, all living as of 1910 census.² Mary Jane Dooley died in 1941. She was buried in 1941 at Hillgrove Cemetery, Corydon, Harrison Twp., IN.

     Serena Isabel Dooley married Daniel Erhard Lentz.

     Sonner F. Dooley married Faye E. Windell, daughter of Clarence R. Windell and Nancy Brandenburg, on 3 July 1926.

     Eileen Marie Dora was born on 6 July 1927. She married Warren O. Miessen. Eileen Marie Dora died on 30 January 2009 at age 81 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Eileen Dora Miessen 81, of Indianapolis, passed away January 30, 2009. She was born July 6, 1927 to the late John R. and Ida Elizabeth (Berth) Dora. Eileen graduated from Warren Central High School and attended classes at Layne Business College. She married Warren O. Miessen in 1947. Eileen was a sales representative for Ryerson Steel for 31 years, retiring in 1992. She was an active volunteer for Community Hospital East since 1994.

Eileen is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Warren O. Miessen; son, Jerry (Tammy) Miessen; grandsons, Thomas, Eric and Jesse Miessen; granddaughter, Teri Ann Miessen. She was preceded in death by one son, Michael Miessen; brother, John Dora and sister, Janet Hall.

Services entrusted to Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel.

She was buried in February 2009 at Riverside Cemetery, Cambridge City, Wayne Co., IN, Findagrave #53977267.

     Elizabeth Belle Doran was born on 2 March 1902 at Scott Co., VA. She was the daughter of John H. Doran and Curtis Oliva Shipley. Elizabeth Belle Doran married Martin Eldridge Kitzmiller, son of John Eldridge Kitzmiller and Frances Elizabeth Hammet. Elizabeth Belle Doran died on 25 September 1974 at Kingsport, Scott Co., VA, at age 72. She was buried in September 1974 at Beulah Community Cemetery, Kingsport, Scott Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 55204690.

     Eugene Verne Doran was born on 27 March 1890 at Monon, White Co., IN. He married Dora Elizabeth St. James, daughter of (?) St. James and Martha Elizabeth Hughes. Eugene Verne Doran died on 22 May 1951 at Shelby Co., TN, at age 61. He was buried in May 1951 at Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Findagrave #98058661.

     John H. Doran was born on 9 June 1881. He married Curtis Oliva Shipley. John H. Doran died on 8 March 1962 at age 80. He was buried in March 1962 at Beulah Community Cemetery, Kingsport, Scott Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 87137640.

     Mary Margaret Doran was also known as "Monie". She was born on 20 August 1921 at Highland Park, Lake Co., IL. She married Bernard Joseph Liebmann on 30 May 1945 at Green Bay, Brown Co., WI. Mary Margaret Doran lived in 2000 at Calabasas, Los Angeles Co., CA. She died on 13 September 2012 at Red Cloud, Webster Co., NE, at age 91

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Mary Margaret "Monie" Liebmann, was born August 20, 1921 to Cecilia (McGinnis) and Roy Doran at Highland Park, Illinois. She departed this life on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at her home in Red Cloud, Nebraska at the age of 91.

Monie graduated from Balboa High School in Central America. She was united in marriage with Bernard Joseph Liebmann on May 30, 1945 at Green Bay. This union was blessed with ten children. They made their home in Green Bay until moving to Perry, Iowa in 1975. In the early 1980's they moved to California. Her husband, Bernie, died on December 31, 1999. Monie remained in her home at Calabasas until August of 2001, when she moved to Red Cloud, Nebraska where she was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Her personality was pervaded by a strong faith and an immeasurable love for her family. She was patient, kind, accommodating and grateful to everyone she met. In her leisure time she enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, and music. Her greatest love and enthusiasm in life was for her family.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Bernie; a daughter, Patricia Ann in 1966; a son, Paul Joseph (P.J.) in 1988; her twin sister, Mary Rita Vercauteren and husband Rusty; brothers-in-law, Don Beno and Herb Liebmann, and sister-in-law, Catherine Heyrman.

Left to treasure her memory are her children Tom and Donna Liebmann of Oak Park, California; Jackie and Neal Stephany of Nashua, New Hampshire; Steve and Marianne Liebmann of Bozeman, Montana; Teresa (Lu) and Dayre Williams of Red Cloud, Nebraska; Gary and Cathie Liebmann of Eagan, Minnesota; Jean and Earl Moench of Wilton, Iowa; Mark Liebmann and friend, Debbie Beaty of Wilton, Iowa, and Kurt and Celina Liebmann of Valencia, California. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, a sister Katie Beno of Green Bay; two brothers, Roy Doran and Dolly of Green Bay and Joe Doran and wife Kathleen of Lambard, Illinois; sister-in-law, Marie Liebmann of Luxemberg, Wisconsin; brother-in-law Don Liebmann and wife Muriel of Green Bay and brother-in-law Don Heyrman of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Interment was in the Allouez Catholic Cemetery.

She was buried in September 2012 at Allouez Catholic Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, Green Bay, Brown Co., WI, Findagrave #97067789.

     Murray Arthur Doran was born on 2 September 1917 at Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. He was the son of Eugene Verne Doran and Dora Elizabeth St. James. Murray Arthur Doran married Rose Marie Apolloni, daughter of Henry Apolloni and Anita Panigoni, on 25 September 1938 at Crittenden Co., AR, license date. Murray Arthur Doran began military service WWII, Army Air Corps pilot, flew the "hump" from Burma to China. He lived at 2843 Clarke Road, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. He died on 22 November 1988 at Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, at age 71. He was buried in November 1988 at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, Bartlett, Shelby Co., TN, Findagrave #195753386.

     Everett Edward Dorand was born on 2 July 1885 at West Virginia.¹ He married Ruth E. Wiles on 28 January 1912 at Greencastle, Franklin Co., PA. Everett Edward Dorand died on 10 February 1954 at Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, at age 68.

     Jon Timothy Dorand was born on 16 November 1946. He was the son of Joseph Franklin Dorand and Dolores M. Price. Jon Timothy Dorand died on 13 March 2001 at age 54.

     Joseph Franklin Dorand was also known as "Fats". He was born on 16 June 1918 at Mercersburg, Franklin Co., PA, Veteran Compensation Application File, WW II. He was the son of Everett Edward Dorand and Ruth E. Wiles. Joseph Franklin Dorand began military service on 23 November 1942 WW II service, enlisted. He ended military service on 23 May 1945; Discharged. He married Dolores M. Price, daughter of William Byers Price and Corinne Florence Fraver, on 12 February 1946 at Franklin Co., PA. Joseph Franklin Dorand died on 31 December 1997 at Hershey, Dauphin Co., PA, at age 79 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

J. Frank "Fats" Dorand, 79, of 1 Frick Ave., Waynesboro, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa.

Born June 16, 1918, in Mercersburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Everett E. and Ruth E. Wiles Dorand. He lived his early life in Marlowe, W.Va.

He was a 1938 graduate of Waynesboro High School. He attended University of Pittsburgh.

Early in life, he was employed as an inspector at Landis Tool Co. in Waynesboro. Following his discharge from the military he worked with his father at E.E. Dorand Moving and Storage Co. in Waynesboro until 1960. He then worked for a short time at Pangborn Corp. in Hagerstown. Prior to retiring in 1983, he worked at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg for 21 years in the production planning and control department.

He and his wife sold popcorn from 1950 through 1995 at area football games. They also made and sold popcorn at various parades, fairs and horse shows.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II with Engineering Co. 660, serving in the European Theater. He served from 1942 to 1945.

He attended Blue Rock United Brethren in Christ Church near Waynesboro.

He was a member of Detrich-Brechbill American Legion Post 612 in St. Thomas, Pa., Disabled American Veterans Association, and National AARP.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores P. Price Dorand, whom he married Feb. 14, 1946; three sons, J. Tim Dorand of Carlisle, Pa., Ted D. Dorand of Lansdale, Pa., and Jeffrey E. Dorand of Waynesboro; one sister, Eloise Cook of Waynesboro; four grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph E. Dorand.

Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Blue Rock United Brethren in Christ Church, 7885 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro. Pastor Jaye M. Bartle will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, with military graveside services conducted by Charles M. Nitterhouse VFW Post 1599 Honor Guard from Chambersburg.

The family will receive friends at Grove Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m.

The Herald Mail, Hagerstown, MD.

He was buried in January 1998 at Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, Findagrave #99945598.

     Elmer Ansel Dorathy was born on 19 January 1907 at Idaho. He married Ruby Luella Davis, daughter of James Milan Davis and Lucy Windle Coates, on 19 March 1932 at Vale, Malheur Co., OR. Elmer Ansel Dorathy died on 10 July 1950 at Payette, Payette Co., ID, at age 43. He was buried in July 1950 at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, Payette Co., ID.