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Diane Ruth Doner

• Birth*: Diane Ruth Doner was born on 23 August 1935 at Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin.
• Marriage*: She married John Lewis Dosier Jr., son of Clarence Nelson Dosier and Eva Tobias, on 31 May 1958 at Winona, Minnesota.
• Death*: Diane Ruth Doner died in Mason City, Mason County, Illinois, on 31 January 2010, at the age of 74.
• Burial*: She was buried after 31 January 2010 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 47842464) at Forest City, Mason County, Illinois.

• Married Name: As of 31 May 1958,her married name was Dosier.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the TEACHER IN THE FORMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS PASSES
  
  FOREST CITY, IL - Diane Ruth Dosier, a teacher in the Forman school district for more than 30 years, passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at the Mason City Area Nursing Home, with loving family by her side. She was 74.
  
  Born Aug. 23, 1935, in Madison, Wis., Diane was the daughter of Dr. Melvin and Eleanor Doner. She grew up in Winona, Minn., graduated from Winona High School in 1953, and received a B.S. in home economics from Iowa State University in 1957, where she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority.
  
  Diane married John Dosier on May 31, 1958, in Winona, Minn. After one year in the Los Angeles area, she and John moved to the family farm in Forest City in 1959. Diane taught fifth grade, sixth grade and home economics during her tenure at Forman schools from 1959 until her retirement in 1993.
  
  Diane was a loving and devoted mother and wife who had a passion and aptitude for education, and is fondly remembered by generations of her students. She enjoyed reading, traveling, cooking, sewing and cats.
  
  She was a proud member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, an international women's organization devoted to the promotion of educational opportunities for women, for more than 50 years.
  
  Survivors include her four loving children, Dr. Karen Ralls of Oxford, England, Denise (Keith) Gregg of Elm Grove, Wis., David (Lisa) Dosier of Forest City and Mark (Beth) Dosier of Chicago; three siblings, David Doner of Bloomington, Minn., Dr. Landis (Janet) Doner of Wyndmoor, Pa., and Linda (Carmine) Rossetti of Colorado Springs, Colo; and eight grandchildren.
  
  Diane's loving husband of more than 51 years, John, preceded her in death by two weeks. Her father also preceded her in death.
  
  Per her wishes, cremation rites were accorded. Interment will take place in Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Forest City.
  
  Published in the Peoria Journal Star on 2/2/2010
  on Tuesday, 2 February 2010 Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.

Vernice G Ingersoll

• Birth*: Vernice G Ingersoll was born in 1901 at Illinois.
• Marriage*: He married Marjorie May Dosier, daughter of John Lewis Dosier and Alma Pemberton, on 10 April 1920 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.
• Death*: Vernice G Ingersoll died in Illinois on 12 June 1959.
• Burial*: He was buried after 12 June 1959 in Green Valley Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 53219021) at Green Valley, Tazewell County, Illinois.

• Census*: He appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 at Tazewell County, Illinois.

Donald V Ingersoll

• Birth*: Donald V Ingersoll was born on 19 January 1921 at Green Valley, Tazewell County, Illinois.
• Marriage*: He married Jeanne Jacqueline Darling on 23 November 1941.
• Death*: Donald V Ingersoll died in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, on 4 November 2010, at the age of 89.
• Burial*: He was buried after 4 November 2010 in First Methodist Episcopal Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 61641043) at Batesville, Ripley County, Indiana.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 in the household of Vernice G Ingersoll at Tazewell County, Illinois.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the PEORIA, IL - Donald V. Ingersoll, age 89, formerly of Peoria, died on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Washington, where he had recently moved to be near his daughter and family.
  
  Donald was born on the family farm near Green Valley, Illinois, to Vernice G. and Marjorie M. Ingersoll on Jan. 19, 1921. He married his high school sweetheart, Jeanne J. Darling, on Nov. 23, 1941; she died on Oct. 19, 2009.
  
  He is survived by his daughter, Donna Jean and husband Terry Richmond of Federal Way, Washington; his granddaughter, Aimee and husband Patrick Rhoads of Federal Way, Washington; grandson, Justin Richmond and wife Caroline of Washington D.C; great-granddaughter, Rowan Rhoads; and one brother, Bruce C. Ingersoll and wife Carol of Morton, Illinois.
  
  Donald grew up in Peoria, attending Longfellow Grade School, Woodruff High School and graduating from Bradley University in 1948.
  
  Don was proud to serve his country during World War II as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. He was a pilot and bomber pilot flight instructor.
  
  Don was a terrific dancer and taught ballroom dancing while a student at Bradley. He and Jeanne danced beautifully together and were members and club officers of the Prom Club in Peoria.
  
  After graduation, he and Jeanne both worked at Caterpillar Inc., later moving to LaGrange, Illinois, working for Clark Equipment Co. and owner of Ingersoll Hardware in LaGrange. He also was owner of Ingersoll Hardware in Peoria at Forrest Hill and Gale until retirement, when they moved to Batesville, Indiana, to be near their daughter, Donna, and family.
  
  While living in Peoria, Donald was a member of Forrest Hill Methodist Church, Illinois Lodge 263, Scottish Rite of Peoria and Mohammed Temple Shrine. He marched with the Shrine Drill Patrol for many years.
  
  Don loved to fish and had many vacations fishing in Wisconsin and a memorable trip to northern Canada with brother, Bruce.
  
  In later years he was a great champion of conservative causes, contributing and writing many letters supporting America and its Constitution.
  
  Burial will be in United Methodist Cemetery of Batesville.
  
  Published in Peoria Journal Star on November 7, 2010
  on Sunday, 7 November 2010 Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.

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Jeanne Jacqueline Darling

• Birth*: Jeanne Jacqueline Darling was born on 26 August 1921 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.
• Marriage*: She married Donald V Ingersoll, son of Vernice G Ingersoll and Marjorie May Dosier, on 23 November 1941.
• Death*: Jeanne Jacqueline Darling died in Batesville, Ripley County, Indiana, on 19 October 2009, at the age of 88.
• Burial*: She was buried after 19 October 2009 in First Methodist Episcopal Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 61641043) at Batesville, Ripley County, Indiana.

• Married Name: As of 23 November 1941,her married name was Ingersoll.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the PEORIA, IL - Jeanne Jacqueline Ingersoll, 88, of Batesville, Ind., formerly of Peoria, passed away at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville.
  
  She was born Aug. 26, 1921, in Peoria, Ill., a daughter of Clarence and Mildred Burbridge Darling. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald V. Ingersoll, in Peoria on Nov. 23, 1939, at St. Andrew's Church. She is survived by her husband of 67 years.
  
  Also surviving are her daughter, Donna (Terry) Richmond of Indianapolis, Ind; granddaughter, Aimee M. (Patrick) Rhoads of Tacoma, Wash; grandson, U.S. Army Ranger Justin A. (Caroline) Richmond, currently deployed overseas; and great-granddaughter, Rowan Rebecca Rhoads.
  
  Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents.
  
  Jeanne attended Bradley University in Peoria, studying engineering - very unusual for a woman during WWII years.
  
  She worked 18 years at Caterpillar Tractor Co. in Peoria, and after moving to LaGrange, worked for 20 years and retired from Western Electric, a branch of AT&T, commuting to her office in the Merchandise Mart of downtown Chicago and later near O'Hare Airport. She and husband Donald owned and operated Ingersoll Tru Value Hardware Stores in LaGrange, Ill., and later in Peoria, Ill., for many years. They retired and moved to Batesville, Ind., in 1980 to be near daughter Donna and family.
  
  Jeanne and Donald thoroughly enjoyed ballroom dancing and were members of Prom Dancing Club in Peoria, Ill., for many years, serving as club officers. She also was active in Shrine activities with Don.
  
  Jeanne doted on her daughter, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. She also thoroughly enjoyed her beloved pets, dogs Butch, Tyke and Missy and cats Ralph and Blackie.
  
  Her life touched so many, and Jeanne will always joyfully remain in our hearts.
  
  Burial will be in United Methodist Cemetery of Batesville.
  
  Published in the Peoria Journal Star on 10/23/2009
  on Friday, 23 October 2009 Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.

Edna Olga Hansen

• Birth*: Edna Olga Hansen was born on 8 April 1903.
• Marriage*: She married George Clure Dosier, son of John Lewis Dosier and Alma Pemberton.
• Death*: Edna Olga Hansen died in Hillsboro, Vernon County, Wisconsin, on 10 August 1992, at the age of 89.

• Married Name: As of 1919,her married name was Dosier.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 in the household of George Clure Dosier at Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.
• (Witness) Census: Edna Olga Hansen appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 in the household of George Clure Dosier at Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.
• (Surviving Spouse) Obituary: Edna Olga Hansen survived her husband (George Clure Dosier) and was listed in his obituary as residing in (obituary dated on 14 June 1976.)

Howard Douglas "Doug" Dosier

• Birth*: Howard Douglas "Doug" Dosier was born on 19 December 1921 at Illinois.
• Death*: He died in Illinois on 20 February 2003, at the age of 81.

• Note*: He one file lists Veda Bastien b 1900 as a wife of George C Dosier - is she the mother of Howard?
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 in the household of Veda Helen Bastien at Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois.
• (Surviving child Dad) Obituary: Howard Douglas "Doug" Dosier survived his father (George Clure Dosier) and was listed in the obituary as Howard D. Dosier, Rockford (Obituary dated on 14 June 1976.)
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Howard Douglas "Doug" Dosier
  South Beloit - Howard Douglas "Doug" Dosier, 81, of South Beloit died at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, in Fair Oaks Health Care Center. Born Dec. 19, 1921, in Easton, the son of George and Veda (Bastien) Dosier. Married Bonnie Lucille Ward in Rockford April 8, 1944; she died in August 2002. Rockford-area resident since 1942. Worked for Mechanics Universal Joint of Borg-Warner, Local 225. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Member of Belvidere Moose Lodge 295, an air squadron Shriner in Winnebago. Masonic Lodge 745, Bel-Rock Camping Club, Rockford Motorcycle Club and American Legion 77. Doug loved golfing, boating, fishing, camping, was a motorcycle enthusiast and won three hole-in-one trophies in Florida. Survivors include children, Linda (Jim) Crans of Evansville, Wis., Rod (Cyndi) Dosier of Roscoe and Donald "Bud" (Peggy) Dosier of South Beloit; ten grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Rosalie (Kenneth) Creglow; brother, Jack (Pat) Dosier; numerous nieces and nephews; two aunts; and many cousins. Also predeceased by parents; and daughter, Cheryl K. Brace. Service will be 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, in Fitzgerald & Associates Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., with the Rev. Gregory Carlson, pastor of Faith Wesleyan Church, officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m., with Masonic rites at 3:30. Memorials may be made to the family. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at Fair Oaks Health Care Center, and especially to Doug'as guardian angel, Ernest. 2-21-2
  Rockford Register Star (IL) - Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003 on Saturday, 22 February 2003 Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.
• Obituary: An obituary appeared in the Rockford Register Star (IL) - Sunday, January 11, 2004
  Deceased Name: Howard Douglas "Doug" Dosier
  81, South Beloit, World War II Army veteran, loved golfing, boating, fishing, camping and motorcycling and had three holes-in-one to his credit. Feb. 20
  Author: Dave Shultz
  Page: 2B on Sunday, 11 January 2004 Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.

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Veda Helen Bastien

• Birth*: Veda Helen Bastien was born in May 1899 at Mason County, Illinois.
• Marriage*: She married George Clure Dosier, son of John Lewis Dosier and Alma Pemberton.
• Divorce*: Veda Helen Bastien and George Clure Dosier were divorced.
• Marriage*: Veda Helen Bastien married an unknown person.
• Death*: She died in Cook County, Illinois, on 11 April 1951, at the age of 51.
• Burial*: She was buried after 11 April 1951 in Walkers Grove Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 60895389) at Easton, Mason County, Illinois.

• PARENTS*: She was the child of Robert & Minnie Bastien.
• Married Name: Her married name was Dosier.
• Name Variation: Veda Helen Bastien was also known as Dean.
• Census*: She appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois.
• CHILDREN*: She Rosalie (Mrs. Kenneth Creglow) & Cheryl K. Brace.

Clara Helen Marti

• Birth*: Clara Helen Marti was born on 9 November 1926.
• Marriage*: She married Elias Alexander Gage, son of Elias Alexander Gage.
• Divorce*: Clara Helen Marti and Elias Alexander Gage were divorced.
• Marriage*: Clara Helen Marti married an unknown person on 13 June 1963 at Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died in Multnomah County, Oregon, on 9 July 1996, at the age of 69.
• Burial*: She was buried after 9 July 1996 in Willamette National Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 362603) at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

• PARENTS*: She was the child of Alfred Marti ( - 1969) & Frieda S.
• Name Variation: Clara Helen Marti was also known as Bertman.