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Benjamin Franklin Snyder was born on 7 October 1903 in Saginaw County, Michigan.¹ He and Irene Madeline Whipple were married after 1930.¹ He died on 9 May 1951, at age 47, in Cadillac, Wexford, Michigan.¹

Audrey Marie (Gigi) Bowden was born on 1 December 1929 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.^2,3 She and Kenneth Roland Whipple were married on 8 June 1949 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan.³ She died on 3 April 2011, at age 81, in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan.³ She was buried on 7 April 2011 in Egelston Township Cemetery. Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan.^3,4

WHIPPLE, MRS. AUDREY M. (Widow of Kenneth) Egelston Twp.
After a lifetime of religious devotion, our beloved Audrey Marie Whipple was received into the Lord's arms, Sunday, April 3, 2011, at her home of 61 years in Egelston Township, Michigan. Audrey was born December 1, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Richard and Laura May Bowden.

She moved to Muskegon in 1946, where she met and married the love of her life, Kenneth R Whipple. Together they started Ken's Auto Parts, which they operated together for 30 years until retirement. Audrey was a Charter Member and also past president of the VFW Post 7729 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed going to bingo and also making sun catchers, but her greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her family and friends.

Audrey is survived by her children, Lee (Heidi) Whipple of Muskegon, Richard (Cathy) Whipple of Twin Lake, Randy Whipple of Muskegon, Donna (Robert) Griffis of Nunica, Barbara (Lloyd) Stordahl-Jones of Muskegon; and one sister, Bessie Carlson of Muskegon. She also lovingly leaves behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom all called her "GiGi".

Audrey was preceded in death by both of her parents; her beloved Kenneth; and sons, Daniel and Earl.

VISITATION for Audrey will be 6-8 PM Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at The Sytsema Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. 231-726-5210 The FUNERAL SERVICE will be 11 AM Thursday, April 7, 2011, also at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Ladies Auxiliary Post 7729. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.
General: Father: Richard Bowden
Mother: Laura May ( .)

Lewis Franklin Gresley was born on 29 January 1911 in Indiana.^1,2 He died on 22 September 1984, at age 73, in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan.^1,2

Don Leroy Sweeney was born about 1928 in Illinois.¹ He was born on 11 January 1928 in Cook County, Illinois.¹ He died on 26 November 2012, at age 84, in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Cook County, Illinois Birth Index, 1916-1935
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Name: Don Sweeny
Birth Date: 11 Jan 1928
Birth Location: Cook County, IL
File Number: 6004340
Archive Collection Name: Cook County Genealogy Records (Births)
Archive repository location: Chicago, IL
Archive repository name: Cook County Clerk
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United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
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Name: Don L. Sweeney
Event Type: Military Service
Event Date: 10 Dec 1945
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Panama Canal Department
Event Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Residence Place:
Race: White
Citizenship Status: citizen
Birth Year: 1928
Birthplace: ILLINOIS
Education Level: 2 years of high school
Civilian Occupation:
Marital Status: Single, with dependents
Military Rank: Private
Army Branch: No branch assignment
Army Component: Regular Army (incl. Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, & Enlisted Men)
Source Reference: Enlisted Man, Regular Army, after 3 months of Discharge
Serial Number: 16202574
Affiliate Publication Title: Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946
Affiliate ARC Identifier: 1263923
Box Film Number: 02332.90
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http://legacy.suntimes.com/obituaries/chicagosuntimes/obituary
Published in Chicago Sun-Times on November 28, 2012
Don L. Sweeney
Obituary
Sweeney, Don L. Retired CPD [Chicago Police Department], age 84. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Prowicz); Loving father of Thomas CFD (Beth), Patrick CFD (Nancy) and Jim FPFD (Wendy) Sweeney; Adored Papa of Becky, Kristen, Mike, Kelly, Sean, Jack, Dylan, Megan, Bridget and Ryan. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, December 1 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service 1:00 p.m. at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 8025 W. Golf Road, Niles. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, 310 W. Lake, Suite 111, Elmhurst, IL 60126 appreciated. Info 847-581-0536 or www.colonialfuneral.com.
* [CFD likely stands for "Chicago Fire Department".]
* [FPFD may stand for "Floral Park Fire Department", NY]

U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
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Name: Don L. Sweeney
Born: 11 Jan 1928
Died: 26 Nov 2012
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951)

http://www.findagrave.com
Don L. Sweeney
Birth: Jan. 11, 1928
Death: Nov. 26, 2012
Burial: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Will County, Illinois, USA
Plot: Columbarium C6-122 Row A Site 10
Record added: Dec 10, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial # 101968898.

Glen K. Banning was born on 18 April 1920 in Minnesota.^1,2 He was born on 18 April 1920 in Minnesota.¹ He died on 3 January 1995, at age 74, in Theodore, Mobile, Alabama.² He died on 3 January 1995, at age 74, in Theodore, Mobile Co., Alabama, USA.

U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
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Name: Glen K. Banning
SSN: 335-14-4744
Last Residence: 36582 Theodore, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Born: 18 Apr 1920
Died: 3 Jan 1995
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951)

http://ssdmf.info/by_birthdate
Persons born 18 April 1920
in the Social Security Death Master File
As of 30 November 2011
GLEN K. BANNING was born 18 April 1920, got Social Security number 335-14-4744 (indicating Illinois,) and died 03 January 1995.