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     She was born on 21 May 1972 at Marshall, Lyon County, Minnesota, USA.¹
     Shannon Kirchner died on 13 December 2014, probably in Georgia, at USA at age 42.¹
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Marshall Independent published in Marshall, Minnesota, 18 December 2014.¹
     In the obituary of Anita Lee Riddell who died 1 August 2016, her granddaughter, Shannon Kirchner, was listed as predeceased.²

     In the obituary of Anita Lee Riddell who died 1 August 2016, her granddaughter, Nicole Cessario, was listed as predeceased.¹

     John married Lela Alic Walk.¹
     In the obituary of Anita Lee Riddell who died 1 August 2016, her father, John Fry, was listed as predeceased.¹

     Lela married John Fry.¹
     In the obituary of Anita Lee Riddell who died 1 August 2016, his wife, the former Lela Alic Walk, was listed as predeceased.¹

     She was born in 1859 or 1860.^1,2 Fanny married John Thompson.^2,1
     Fanny (?) died on 20 November 1942, at her home, at Asquith, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
     
     Fanny (?) was buried on 22 November 1942 at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,2
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 21 November 1942:

     She was born in March 1890 at Iowa, USA. Note that her Find A Grave memorial page incorrectly gives her birthplace as Mayfield, DeKalb County, Illinois (Dec 2021.)^2,1,3,4,5 Bessie married Wilbur W. Wiltse on 8 September 1910 at Martin County, Minnesota, USA.^6,3
     Bessie M. Riddell died on 7 May 1937 at Fairmont, Martin County, Minnesota, USA, at age 47.^7,2
     Bessie M. Riddell was buried at Lake Belt Cemetery, Ceylon, Lake Belt Twp., Martin County, Minnesota, USA.²
     Bessie M. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census DeKalb Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of hermother, Maggie M. Riddell, listed as "at school" meaning she attended school.¹
     Bessie M. Riddell appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Ceylon, Lake Belt Twp., Martin County, Minnesota, enumerated 9 May 1910, described as a saleslady in the dry goods industry.⁵
     Wilber and Bessie Wilse (sic) appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Lake Belt Twp., Martin County, Minnesota, enumerated 27 January 1920, described as a farmer in the grain industry. Their daughter, Aileen, was listed as living with them. The household also included his mother-in-law, Magie Ridell (sic), her uncle, Sandley (sic) Calhoon and his brother-in-law, Abner Riddell.⁴
     Mrs. Wilbur Wiltsie (sic) was referenced in an article about a reunion at the DeKalb home of her aunt, Mrs. Janet Keast, published on 8 January 1923 at the newspaper The Daily Chronicle.⁸

     Wilbur W. and Bessie Wiltse appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Fairmont, Martin County, Minnesota, enumerated 7 April 1930, described as a salesman for retail hardware, and she was a saleswoman in a department store. Their children: Leona, Aileen and Betty Jane, were listed as living with them. Bessie's mother, Maggie Riddell and uncle, Dudley Calhoon were included in the household.³
     Bess Riddell was recorded as mother of the bride at the marriage of Walter Skog and Aileen Wiltse on 1 June 1934; Their mother's were the official witnessses.⁹

     Fannie married William Arnold.¹
     In the obituary of Nathan Chandler Calhoun who died 30 April 1939, the step-mother of his wife, Fannie Arnold was listed as a survivor.^2,1

     He was born on 23 November 1888 at Mayfield, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, according to his 1942 draft registreation.⁵ Alternatively, he may have been born on 25 November 1888 at Malta, Malta Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, according to his death registration^2,1,4; or, in 1889 since he retired at 65 in June 1954.⁶ Percy married Helen G. Dusher, at the Lutheran parsonage, on 17 January 1914 at Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.^7,8,3
     Perce Marwood Keast died on 14 April 1978 at Rebekah Baines Johnson Nursing Home, Austin, Texas, USA, at age 89.¹ The informant on his death registration was Dr. Jerry R. Tindel. His wife was identified as Helen D. Keast.¹
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Perce M. Keast.
     Percy M. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Malta, Malta Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, William and Jennett M. Keast.²
     Percy M. appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, W. and Jannet M. Keast, listed as a drug store clerk.⁴
     Percy M. and Helen G. Keast appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 2 January 1920, described as a music arranger for a Music Roll Manufacturer. Their children: William R. and Caroline J., were listed as living with them.¹⁰
     Perce Marwood Keast was described as band director for elementary, junior high school from 1930 to June 1954 at Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois, USA.⁶
     Percy M. and Helen G. Keast appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois, enumerated 8 April 1930, described as a musician sailsman (sic). Their children: William Ray and Caroline J., were listed as living with them. His mother, Janet McMurchy Calhoon and brother,Perry Harrison Keast were included in the household.³ Percy Keast, of Elmhurst, was listed as the father of the groom in the marriage of Rae Keast and Mary Alice Hart on 21 August 1938.¹¹ Percy Marwood Keast registered for the "Old Man's" draft on 27 April 1942 at Addison Twp., DuPage County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 53. They lived in Elmhurst..He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Helen G. Keast. He was described as 5' 6", 175 lbs. with blue eyes, brown hair and a ruddy complexion.¹ Perce M. Keast, of Elmhurst, was listed as the father of the bride in the marriage of Donald Bruce Gridley and Jean Keast on 8 November 1947.¹²
     In the obituary of Janet McMurchy Calhoon who died 5 April 1954, her son, Percy M. Keast, of Elmhurst, was listed as a survivor.¹³
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Austin American-Statesman published in Austin, Texas, 14 April 1978.⁹
     He was cremated on 19 April 1978 at Sunset Memorial Park/Crematory, Austin, Texas, USA, and accordiing to his Find A Grave memorial page, he had a non-cemetery burial.¹
     In the obituary of William Rae Keast who died 27 June 1998, his father, Perce Marwood Keast was listed.¹⁴
     According to their Find A Grave memorial pages, both Perce and Helen had non-cemetery burials.¹⁵

     He was born on 3 February 1890 at Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, USA, according to his 1942 draft registration¹; or, circa 1890 at Illinois, USA, according to early census records.^2,3,4 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1890 at Hannibal, Missouri, USA, according to his obituaries^5,6; or, circa 1892 at Nebraska, USA, according to the 1940 census.⁷ Perry married Alphia H. Nason circa 26 March 1916 at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA.^8,9,10,11 Perry Harrison Keast and Alphia H. Nason were divorced circa 1920. They spearated about this time when she moved to Iowa City, presumably with her young daughter.¹⁰ Perry married Mary Harm in October 1935 at Crystal Fall, Michigan, USA.^5,12
     Perry Harrison Keast died on 28 August 1982 at Gibson Manor Nursing Home, Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois, USA, at age 92.⁵
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Perry Harrison Keast.^6,5
     Perry Harrison Keast was buried on 31 August 1982 at Drummer Township Cemetery, Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois, USA.^13,5
     Perry H. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Malta, Malta Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, William and Jennett M. Keast.²
     Perry H. appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, W. and Jannet M. Keast.⁴
     Perry Keast was referenced in an article about DeKalb residents attending the wedding of Bertha Goodrich and George Williams. He played the wedding march. published on 16 July 1912 at the newspaper The Daily Chronicle.¹⁴

     The following article appeared in the DeKalb, Illinois The Daily Chronicle, 27 March 1916 :

     Perry Harrison Keast registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 at Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 27. He was married with one child, and a manager in an F. W. Woolworth store in Lincoln. He was described as medium height and stout, with grey eyes, medium brown hair.¹⁵
     Perry Harrison Keast appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois, in the household of Percy M. and Helen G. Keast, listed as a merchant (grocery A.P.) His marital status was given as married.³ Perry Keast, of Gibson City, the groom's uncle,was listed as a guest at the marriage of Rae Keast and Mary Alice Hart on 21 August 1938.¹⁶
     Perry and Mary Keast appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Gibson City, Drummer Twp., Ford County, Illinois, enumerated 5 April 1940, described as a grocery clerk at a retail grocery store. She was a supervisor at a telephone company..⁷ Perry Harrison Keast registered for the "Old Man's" draft on 27 April 1942 at Ford County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 52. He worked in a grocery and appliance store in Gibson City.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Mary Keast. He was described as 5' 6" and 180 lbs. with brown eyes, brown hair and a ruddy complexion. He was missing the end joint of his first finger on his left hand.¹ Terry (sic) Keast of Gibson City, Illinois, the bride's uncle,was listed as a guest at the marriage of Donald Bruce Gridley and Jean Keast on 8 November 1947.⁹
     In the obituary of Janet McMurchy Calhoon who died 5 April 1954, her son, Perry H. Keast, of Gibson City, was listed as a survivor.¹⁷ He was identified as the father of Mary Janet Keast born on 14 August 1956 at Iowa City, Iowa, USA.¹⁸
     In the obituary of Mary L. Keast who died 21 December 1965, her husband, P. H. Keast, was listed as a survivor.¹²
     In the obituary of Alphia H. Nason who died 14 March 1967, her ex-husband, Perry Keast was listed.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Mary Janet Keast who died 9 December 1969, her father, Perry Keast, of Gibson, Illinois, was listed as a survivor.¹⁹
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Pantagraph published in Bloomington, Illinois, 30 August 1982.⁵

     She was born on 24 October 1895 at Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois, USA.^2,3 Helen married Percy M. Keast, at the Lutheran parsonage, on 17 January 1914 at Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.^2,4,5
     Helen Gertrude Keast died on 6 July 1978 at Holy Cross Hospital, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA, at age 82.¹ The informant on her death registration was her daughter, Jean Keast. Her parents were identified as John Dusher and Emily Hardesty. She was a widow, but her husband's name was not given on this certificate.¹
     The following article appeared in the DeKalb, Illinois The Daily Chronicle, 24 January 1914 :

     Percy M. and Helen G. Keast appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 2 January 1920, described as a music arranger for a Music Roll Manufacturer. Their children: William R. and Caroline J., were listed as living with them.⁶
     Percy M. and Helen G. Keast appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois, enumerated 8 April 1930, described as a musician sailsman (sic). Their children: William Ray and Caroline J., were listed as living with them. His mother, Janet McMurchy Calhoon and brother,Perry Harrison Keast were included in the household.⁵ Mrs. Percy Keast, of Elmhurst, was listed as the mother of the groom in the marriage of Rae Keast and Mary Alice Hart on 21 August 1938.⁷ Helen G. Keast was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her husband, Percy Marwood Keast.⁸ Mrs. Perce M. Keast was listed as the mother of the bride in the marriage of Donald Bruce Gridley and Jean Keast on 8 November 1947.⁹
     In the obituary of Perce M. Keast who died 14 April 1978, his wife, Helen D. Keast, of Austin, was listed as a survivor.¹⁰ In the death registration of Perce Marwood Keast who died on 14 April 1978, Helen D. Keast was identified as his wife.⁸
     In the obituary of William Rae Keast who died 27 June 1998, his mother, Helen Dusher Keast was listed.¹¹
     According to their Find A Grave memorial pages, both Helen and Perce had non-cemetery burials.¹²

     John married Emily Hardesty.¹
     In the death registration of Helen Gertrude Dusher, who died on 6 July 1978, John Dusher was identified as her father.²