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     Lillie Marie McClure was born on 9 March 1912 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Theodore "Dory" David McClure and Florence Irene Renck.^2,1,3,4,5 She married Michael Shoultz on 18 August 1934 in Brown County, Indiana, USA.¹ She died on 3 June 1990 in Missouri, USA, at age 78.⁶
     Lily McClure (daughter, age 7) was enumerated in the census on 22 January 1920 in Gilboa Township, Benton County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Dorey McClure.³ Lily M. McClure (daughter, age 18) was enumerated in the census on 12 April 1930 in Gilboa Township, Benton County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Dory McClure.⁴ Lilley Shoultz (wife, age 28) was enumerated in the census on 17 April 1940 in Wayne Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Michael Shoultz.⁷

     Lula Irene McClure was born on 29 June 1915 in Remington, Jasper County, Indiana, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Theodore "Dory" David McClure and Florence Irene Renck.^1,3,4,5 She married Robert Isaac Kendall on 20 January 1956 in Wolcott, White County, Indiana, USA.^1,2 She died on 16 March 2006 in Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, USA, at age 90.^1,2 She was buried in Remington Cemetery, Remington, Jasper County, Indiana, USA.²
     Lulu McClure (daughter, age 4 years 6 months) was enumerated in the census on 22 January 1920 in Gilboa Township, Benton County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Dorey McClure.³ Lulu I. McClure (daughter, age 14) was enumerated in the census on 12 April 1930 in Gilboa Township, Benton County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Dory McClure.⁴
     Lula McClure was enumerated in the census on 10 April 1940 in 433 North Cullen Street, Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, USA, as a restaurant waitress, age 24.⁶
     Obituary: Lula Irene Kendall, 90, of Wolcott, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2006, at Rensselaer Care Center. She had been in failing health for the past three years. Born June 29, 1915, to the late Theodore "Dory" and Florence Irene Rank McClure in Remington, she attended Gilboa School. Her marriage was to Robert Kendall on Jan. 20, 1956, in Wolcott, and he died on Nov. 2, 1983. Mrs. Kendall was a homemaker and assisted her husband on the farm. She was a member of Palestine Christian Church and was involved with the Ladies Aid of the church. Mrs. Kendall enjoyed her rose garden. Surviving is a stepson, George Kendall (wife: Judy) of South Bend. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. service Saturday, March 18, 2006, at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home, Wolcott, the Rev. Guy Brown officiating. Interment Remington Cemetery. Also surviving are 9 nieces and nephews, 2 stepgrandsons and 4 stepgreat-grandsons. Preceding her in death are 3 brothers, 1 sister, 1 niece and 1 nephew. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Palestine Christian Church with envelopes available at the funeral home. Foster-Clapper Funeral Home is entrusted with her care.²

     Floyd Milford McClure was born on 27 May 1917 in Gilboa Township, Benton County, Indiana, USA.^2,3 He was the son of Theodore "Dory" David McClure and Florence Irene Renck.^2,1,4,5,6,7 He married Louise Betty Ricks.¹ He died on 22 August 1984 in Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, USA, at age 67.^1,3
     Floyd McClure (son, age 2 years 4 months) was enumerated in the census on 22 January 1920 in Gilboa Township, Benton County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Dorey McClure.⁴ Floyd M. McClure (son, age 12) was enumerated in the census on 12 April 1930 in Gilboa Township, Benton County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Dory McClure.⁵ Floyd McClure (son, age 22) was enumerated in the census on 25 April 1940 in Gilboa Township, Benton County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Dory McClure. He was a farmer.⁶

     Ross Oakley McClure was born on 17 April 1924 in Harrison, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.¹ He was the son of George Franklin McClure and Mayme Stone.^1,2,3 He died on 23 September 2012 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, at age 88.^4,5
     Ross O. McClure (son, age 6) was enumerated in the census on 15 April 1930 in 223 Sycamore Street, Harrison, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, in the household of George McClure.² Ross O. McClure (son, age 15) was enumerated in the census on 18 May 1940 in 223 Sycamore Street, Harrison, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, in the household of George F. McClure.³
     Obituary: Ross was born April 17, 1924, the second and youngest son of George and Mayme McClure of Harrison, OH. He attended the Harrison School District graduating from Harrison High School on May 21, 1942. After his high school graduation, Ross entered Miami University and quickly enlisted in the Army Air Corps Reserves in September of 1942. After attending Miami University for a year, Ross was on his way to Europe and WWII. He arrived in England in January of 1944 and was assigned to the 349th Squadron of the 100th Bomb Group 8th Air Force as navigator. Ross and nine other young men were assigned to a B-17 bomber named Captain Crow and proceeded to fly 14 missions over a variety of targets.On May 12, 1944, the 15th mission took the men of the Captain Crow to Brux, Czechoslovakia. Flying the lead aircraft of the low squadron, they successfully completed the mission and when starting to return they were hit by flak and forced to bail out. Nine of the ten crew members safely escaped the aircraft. They were captured and spent the remaining time as POWs. Ross was liberated on April 29, 1945, at Mooseberg, Germany. He received the Air Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart and the Prisoner of War Medal. Ross was discharged in October 1945.When Ross returned home, he entered Ohio State University completing his degree work and graduating in 1948. After graduation, Ross joined Rike?s Department Store in Dayton, OH, beginning his professional career. He progressed through numerous positions of increasing responsibility at Rike?s. During this time Ross traveled extensively to New York, California and Europe. He learned to love the experience but resigned from Rike?s on March 15, 1969, as Division VP and General Merchandising Manager after 21 years in the fashion industry.After leaving Rike?s in 1969, Ross opened an exclusive fashion store for women called Zapoleans and he continued to travel and operate his business successfully for several years before retiring and moving to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Ross continued to live in Ft. Lauderdale, traveling to Europe, New York and other places of interest. Ross enjoyed his many friends and family and was always a generous host, friend and uncle.Ross was preceded in death by his parents George and Mayme McClure, his older brother Ralph McClure and sister-in-law Marjorie McClure. Ross went to join his heavenly family on September 23, 2012. He is survived by his close friends Bob Miller and Don Bein who were extremely important to Ross during his later years; his niece Donna Kinnett; his nephews Ray McClure and Robert McClure and their spouses. Ross was loved by many and will be missed by all. His legacy will be to all those he touched and he was an excellent representative of the greatest generation.Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012, at 11 AM at Glen Haven Cemetery, Harrison, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project through Brater Funeral Home, 201 S. Vine St, Harrison, OH, 45030.⁵

     Anna Marie Seamon was born circa 1923 in Ohio, USA.¹ She is the daughter of Rolland Francis Seamon and Myrtle C. McClure.^1,2
     Anna M. Seamon (daughter, age 7) was enumerated in the census on 21 April 1930 in Wayne Township, Butler County, Ohio, USA, in the household of Roll F. Seamon.¹ Marie Seamon (daughter, age 16) was enumerated in the census on 22 April 1940 in Gratis Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA, in the household of Roll Seamon. She was a high school library assistant.²

     Norma Dean Hudson was born on 12 April 1904 in Rush County, Indiana, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Albert Newton Hudson and Geneva Belle Johnson.^1,2,3,4 She married Lester H. Lafuse on 24 November 1926 in Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.^1,2 She died on 14 August 1984 in Richmond, Indiana, USA, at age 80.^2,5 She was buried in Richland Cemertery, Brownsville, Union County, Indiana, USA.⁶
     Norma Hudson (daughter, age 6) was enumerated in the census on 2 May 1910 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Albert Hudson.³ Norma Hudson (daughter, age 15) was enumerated in the census on 12 January 1920 in 1013 Underwood, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, in the household of Albert Hudson.⁴ Norma D. Lafuse (wife, age 25) was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1930 in Harrison Township, Union County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Lester H. Lafuse.⁷ Norma Dean Lafuze (wife, age 36) was enumerated in the census on 17 April 1940 in Harrison Township, Union County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Lester Lafuze.⁸

     Doris Alberta Hudson was born on 8 January 1916 in Okeana, Bulter County, Ohio, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Albert Newton Hudson and Geneva Belle Johnson.^3,4,1 She married Russell P. Bailey.⁵ She died on 24 October 2000 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, at age 84.^1,2
     Doris Hudson (daughter, age 3 years 11 months) was enumerated in the census on 12 January 1920 in 1013 Underwood, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, in the household of Albert Hudson.³ Doris Alberta Hudson (daughter, age 14) was enumerated in the census on 14 April 1930 in Harrison Township, Union County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Albert M. Hudson.⁴ Doris Bailey (wife, age 24) was enumerated in the census on 18 April 1940 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Russell Bailey. She was a stenographer.⁶