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     Elmer David Shoecraft was born on 22 March 1885 at Fulton, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Wallace Shoecraft and Mary H. Stillwell.¹ Elmer David Shoecraft married Maudie M. Selby, daughter of Wesley A. Selby and Effie May Simmons, on 1 February 1908 at Fulton, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ Elmer David Shoecraft died at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN.¹

     Doris E. Shoecraft was born on 9 June 1908 at Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Elmer David Shoecraft and Maudie M. Selby.¹ Doris E. Shoecraft married Orbie Cripe, son of Henry William Cripe and Cora Myers.¹ Doris E. Shoecraft died on 7 November 1998 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN, at age 90.¹
     Her married name was Cripe.

     Wallace Shoecraft was born circa 1856 at Park, St. Joseph Co., MI.¹ He married Mary H. Stillwell on 25 March 1882 at Branch Co., MI.¹ Wallace Shoecraft died in 1922 at Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ He was buried at North Fulton Cemetery, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹

     Mary H. Stillwell was born on 24 August 1857 at Wakeshma, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ She married Wallace Shoecraft on 25 March 1882 at Branch Co., MI.¹ Mary H. Stillwell died in 1945 at Climax, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ She was buried at North Fulton Cemetery, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹
     As of 25 March 1882,her married name was Shoecraft.

     Orbie Cripe was born on 5 July 1907 at Clinton, Elkhart Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Henry William Cripe and Cora Myers.¹ Orbie Cripe married Doris E. Shoecraft, daughter of Elmer David Shoecraft and Maudie M. Selby.¹ Orbie Cripe died in June 1974 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN, at age 66.¹

     Judi J. Cripe was born on 16 January 1941 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Orbie Cripe and Doris E. Shoecraft.¹ Judi J. Cripe married Harvey Henry Hapner, son of Cletus Everett Hapner and Mary Edna Lechlitner, on 17 December 1977 at Elkhart Co., IN.¹ Judi J. Cripe died on 23 March 2004 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN, at age 63.¹
     As of 17 December 1977,her married name was Hapner. From an obituary: Judi J. Hapner, 63, of 1405 Navajo St., died at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday (March 23, 2004) in Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Jan. 16, 1941, in Elkhart to Orbie and Doris (Shoecraft) Cripe. She married Harvey H. Hapner on Dec. 17, 1977, in Elkhart. He survives with three daughters, Dorbi (Dennis) Smith and Amy Hapner, both of Elkhart, and Viola Moore of Ohio; one son, Bryan (Deb) Hapner of Elkhart; one sister, Beverly Wingard of Topeka; one brother, Walter Shoecraft of LaGrange; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Rice Cemetery. Mrs. Hapner was a graduate of Elkhart High School. She retired as a clerk from Yoder Oil Co. and formerly had worked for Gemeinhardt Co. and Country Club Lanes. She was an avid bowler. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to Crazy Horse Memorial, Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, SD 57730.¹

     Harvey Henry Hapner was born on 15 January 1939 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN.^3,2 He was the son of Cletus Everett Hapner and Mary Edna Lechlitner.² Harvey Henry Hapner married Judi J. Cripe, daughter of Orbie Cripe and Doris E. Shoecraft, on 17 December 1977 at Elkhart Co., IN.³ Harvey Henry Hapner died on 16 January 2015 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN, at age 76.^3,2

     Dorbie (????) is the daughter of Steve (????) and Judi J. Cripe.^1,2

     Amy Hapner is the daughter of Harvey Henry Hapner.¹

     Guy Hapner is the son of Harvey Henry Hapner.²

     Dale Perkins was born on 2 November 1914 at Oakland City, Gibson Co., IN.¹ He married Wilma Jean Selby, daughter of William Henry Selby and Theressa Ackley, on 20 April 1938.¹ Dale Perkins died on 6 February 1982 at age 67.¹

     Henry William Cripe was born on 20 January 1879 at PA.¹ He married Cora Myers on 11 October 1899 at Elkhart Co., IN.¹ Henry William Cripe died on 26 March 1966 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN, at age 87.¹ He was buried at West Goshen Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN.¹

     Cora Myers was born on 15 April 1878 at OH.¹ She married Henry William Cripe on 11 October 1899 at Elkhart Co., IN.¹ Cora Myers died on 25 February 1968 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN, at age 89.¹ She was buried at West Goshen Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN.¹
     As of 11 October 1899,her married name was Cripe.

     Michael Cartier was born on 23 June 1952 at Ludington, Mason Co., MI.¹ He died on 29 November 1989 at Ludington, Mason Co., MI, at age 37.¹

     Verl C. Simmons was born on 16 August 1946 at Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Verl Clare Simmons and Bessie Eleanor Moses.¹ Verl C. Simmons died on 5 October 2006 at age 60.¹
     From and obituary in the "Kalamazoo Gazette": Passed away October 5, 2005 at the age of 60. Verl was born August 16, 1946 in Kalamazoo, the son of Verl C. and Bessie (Slack) Simmons. He married Diane Johnson in 1967, and she survives. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and was a great lover of the outdoors, especially fishing, followed by hunting and camping. His family was very important to him and all the grandkids will never forget his gifts. Verl was a specialist with Terminx Int. for over 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Diane; 3 daughters, Melissa (Nik) Gilliam, Angela Simmons, Dina Simmons and her special friend, Jacob Krul; 7 grandchildren, Christopher, Cassandra, Bradley, Alexander, Shawn, Winter and Angel; brother, Jay Simmons; and sister, Ruth Srackangast; 6 half-sisters, Violet, Grace, Janine, Karen, Carol and Mary; and numerous nieces and nephews.¹

     Ruth Simmons is the daughter of Verl Clare Simmons and Bessie Eleanor Moses.¹

     Karen Simmons is the daughter of Verl Clare Simmons and Lillah Naomi Woodhams.¹

     Carol Simmons is the daughter of Verl Clare Simmons and Lillah Naomi Woodhams.¹

     Mary L. Simmons is the daughter of Verl Clare Simmons and Lillah Naomi Woodhams.¹

     Gerald W. Srackangast was born on 27 March 1938 at Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Wayne E. Srackangast and Helen Irene Fugmann.¹ Gerald W. Srackangast died on 20 September 1972 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 34.¹ He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Kent Co., MI.¹
     From an obituary in the "Kalamazoo Gazette": Mr. Gerald W. Sprackangast - Minneapolis, Minn., Formerly of Galesburg, age 34, passed away Wednesday night in Minneapolis. He was born March 27, 1938 in Kalamazoo, son of Wayne and Helen Sprackangast. Surviving are his wife, the former Ruth Simmons; two sons, Timothy and Arnold; his parents, Helen and Wayne Sprackangast, three brothers, George of Comstock, Leonard of Schoolcraft and Robert of Kalamazoo, one sister, Donna Williamson of Galesburg.¹

     Alice Catherine Rigg was born on 9 June 1876 at Mason, Ingham Co., MI.¹ She married Frank Lockwood Seage on 20 November 1895 at East Lansing, Ingham Co., MI.¹ Alice Catherine Rigg died on 2 May 1955 at Athens, Calhoun Co., MI, at age 78.¹
     As of 20 November 1895,her married name was Seage.

     Richard A. Larkin was born on 18 July 1949 at Scotts, Pavilion, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Elgin Eldon Larkin and LaWave Hattie Mastin.¹ Richard A. Larkin died on 15 March 1998 at Scotts, Pavilion, Kalamazoo Co., MI, at age 48.¹ He was buried at Gilson Cemetery, Pavilion, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹
     From an obituary in the "Kalamazoo Gazette": Richard A. LARKIN, Kalamazoo, MI, died Sunday morning, March 8, 1998. Richard was born July 18, 1949, in Scotts, the son of Elgin and LaWave (MASTIN) LARKIN, and had been a lifelong area resident. Surviving are his parents, Elgin and LaWave; aunts; cousins; and his Schuring Road Judson Center Group Home family from where he received such special care.¹

     Emma Ann Muffley is the daughter of Chad Muffley and Heather Rene Larkin.¹