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     Roger E. Dunn was born on 8 September 1924 at Courtland, Kent Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Chester Alonzo Dunn and Anna Malissa Russell.¹ Roger E. Dunn died on 23 February 1945 at Roer River, near Julich, Germany, at age 20.¹ He was buried at Courtland, Kent Co., MI.¹
     He began military service on 18 July 1944 as a Private with the US Army 30th Infantry Division. The division relieved the 1st Infantry Division near Mortain on 6 August, the day the German drive to Avranches began. Fighting in place with all available personnel, the 30th frustrated enemy plans and broke the enemy spearhead in a week of violent struggle, 7 to 12 August. The division drove east through Belgium, crossing the Meuse River at Vise and Liege, 10 September. Elements entered the Netherlands on the 12th, and Maastricht fell the next day. Taking up positions along the Wurm River, the 30th launched its attack on the Siegfried Line, 2 October 1944, and succeeded in contacting the 1st Division, 16 October, and encircling Aachen.

After a rest period, the division eliminated an enemy salient northeast of Aachen, 16 November, pushed to the Inde River at Altdorf, 28 November, then moved to rest areas. On 17 December the division rushed south to the Malmedy-Stavelot area to help block the powerful enemy drive in the Battle of the Ardennes. It launched a counteroffensive on 13 January 1945 and reached a point 2 miles south of St. Vith, 26 January, before leaving the Battle of the Bulge and moving to an assembly area near Lierneux, 27 January, and to another near Aachen to prepare for the Roer offensive. The Roer River was crossed, 23 February 1945, near Julich.

The 30th moved back for training and rehabilitation, 6 March, and on 24 March made its assault crossing of the Rhine. It pursued the enemy across Germany, mopping up enemy pockets of resistance, took Hamelin, 7 April, Braunschweig on the 12th, and helped reduce Magdeburg on the 17th. The Russians were contacted at Grunewald on the Elbe River. After a short occupation period, the 30th began moving for home, arriving 19 August 1945.¹

     Rosemary Orpha Dunn is the daughter of Chester Alonzo Dunn and Anna Malissa Russell.¹

     Russell George Dunn was born on 31 October 1916 at Kent Co., MI.^1,2 He was the son of Chester Alonzo Dunn and Anna Malissa Russell.¹ Russell George Dunn married Anna Christina Seibold on 30 August 1941 at Sand Lake, Kent Co., MI.¹ Russell George Dunn died on 11 January 2000 at Cedar Springs, Kent Co., MI, at age 83; SSDI lists last residence as Cedar Springs, Kent Co., MI.^1,2 He was buried on 14 January 2000 at Courtland, Kent Co., MI.¹

     Vernon Louie Dunn was born on 14 April 1918 at MI.^1,2 He was the son of Chester Alonzo Dunn and Anna Malissa Russell.¹ Vernon Louie Dunn died on 7 May 2009 at Rockford, Kent Co., MI, at age 91; SSDI lists last residence as Rockford, Kent Co., MI.^1,2
     From an obituary: Mr. Vernon Dunn, age 91, of Rockford passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 7, 2009, while working in his barn. Vernon grew up on the Dunn farm (on 13 Mile Road) and helped his parents Chester and Anna with the farm duties. When their family home burned, they lived in a tent on the farm. He attended Edgerton School and graduated in 1936 from Rockford High School. After high school, Vernon worked at a gas station (M-57 and Northland). He met Dorothy and invited her to a car race. After dating, he presented her with a ring, and she accepted. They were to be married at the Oakfield United Methodist Church, but the church burned; they were married in a barn. Vernon worked at other places (Federal Mogul, General Motors, Gibsons, Lakey Foundry, and even delivered the U.S. mail), but farming was in his blood. He was so very proud of his Guernsey cattle and his 1954 Farmall “Super C” tractor. It was important for him to drive Ford cars and trucks. After Vernon sold the dairy cattle, he whole-heartedly took up golf. With humor, it is said that he went from “cow paddy” golf to the real game of golf.

Vernon is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Dunaven, whom he married on October 4, 1941; children, Sandra Dunn of Rockford, Mrs. Nancy Edgecomb of Rockford, and Maxine and Dr. Frank Spoolstra of Rockford; grandchildren, Michael Winegar, Lance and Denise Edgecomb, Lisa and Rob Ford, Jacob Spoolstra, Jared Spoolstra; great-grandchildren, Taylor Edgecomb, Kelly Edgecomb, Olivia Ford, and Jade Ford; sisters, Mrs. Doris (Don) McIntyre, Mrs. Rosemary Goodell; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Lucy Dunn, Mrs. Margie Dunn; aunt, Mrs. Mary Carpenter; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Shelly McNay; his great-grandson, Christian; his brothers, Hollis, Russell, and Roger; his sister, Elizabeth Kerr; his son-in-law, Lee Edgecomb; and brothers-in-law, Robert Kerr and Donald Goodell. The service for Mr. Dunn was held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Courtland-Oakfield United Methodist Church with Dr. Michael Conklin officiating. Interment in Courtland Township Cemetery.¹

     Hollis Andrew Dunn was born on 16 April 1921 at MI.^1,2 He was the son of Chester Alonzo Dunn and Anna Malissa Russell.¹ Hollis Andrew Dunn died on 2 July 1987 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, at age 66; SSDI lists last residence as Gowen, Montcalm Co., MI.^1,2

     Elizabeth Marian Dunn was born on 23 September 1919 at MI.^1,2 She was the daughter of Chester Alonzo Dunn and Anna Malissa Russell.¹ Elizabeth Marian Dunn married Robert Kerr on 27 June 1941.¹ Elizabeth Marian Dunn died on 17 September 2004 at Kent Co., MI, at age 84; SSDI lists last residence as Rockford, Kent Co., MI.^1,2
     As of 27 June 1941,her married name was Kerr.

     Doris Maxine Dunn was born on 16 March 1923 at Courtland, Kent Co., MI.^1,2 She was the daughter of Chester Alonzo Dunn and Anna Malissa Russell.¹ Doris Maxine Dunn died on 25 March 2010 at age 87; SSDI lists last residence as Cedar Springs, Kent Co., MI.^1,2 She was buried at Solon Township Cemetery, Solon, Kent Co., MI.¹
     As of 24 July 1948,her married name was McIntyre. From an obituary: Mrs. Doris Maxine McIntyre, age 87, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010. She was born March 16, 1923 on a farm in Courtland Township to Chester and Anna Dunn. When Doris graduated from Rockford High School in 1941, her class was the first to graduate from the new high school on Main Street (after the old one burned). While working at Wolverine World Wide, Doris saved her money to attend Laparent Cosmetology School. For many years, she operated her own shop in Rockford. After meeting Donald at a VFW dance, they fell in love, and were married on July 24, 1948 at Oakfield Methodist Church with Don and Rosemary Goodell as their attendants. Doris moved her shop to White Creek Avenue after marriage and operated it for over 50 years. She and Don owned several businesses in addition to farming. Doris was a wonderful, loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Doris is survived by her husband, Donald of nearly 62 years; children, Marie and Douglas Holem of St. Charles, Gary and Connie McIntyre of Cedar Springs, Paul McIntyre of Brighton, CO, Duane and Deb McIntyre of Sand Lake, Daniel and Chris McIntyre of Rockford; grandchildren, Jenni and Kal Attie, Ryan and Missy Holem, Denise Bey and fiance Brent Bean, Andy and Jeni McIntyre, Megan McIntyre, Logan McIntyre, Mallory McIntyre, Sarah and Will Sparks, Emily Balcer, Nick McIntyre, and Anna McIntyre; great grandchildren, Dustin Bey, RaeLyne Rankin, Alyssa McIntyre, Aidan McIntyre, Ashton Attie, and the much anticipated arrival of another; sister, Mrs. Rosemary Goodell; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Lucy Dunn, Mrs. Margie Dunn, Mrs. Dorothy Dunn; aunt, Mrs. Mary Carpenter; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers; Roger, Hollis, Russell, and Vernon; and her sister, Elizabeth Kerr.¹

     Irene L. Dunn was born circa 1915 at MI.² She was the daughter of Earl Herbert Dunn and Lyndia A. Bailey.¹
     Her married name was Kimball.

     Donald G. Dunn was born circa 1918 at MI.² He was the son of Earl Herbert Dunn and Lyndia A. Bailey.¹

     Anna Christina Seibold was born on 27 August 1918 at MI.¹ She married Russell George Dunn, son of Chester Alonzo Dunn and Anna Malissa Russell, on 30 August 1941 at Sand Lake, Kent Co., MI.¹ Anna Christina Seibold died on 24 October 1977 at Cedar Springs, Kent Co., MI, at age 59.¹ She was buried at Courtland, Kent Co., MI.¹
     As of 30 August 1941,her married name was Dunn.

     Lillian Maxine Dunn is the daughter of Earl Herbert Dunn and Lyndia A. Bailey.¹

     Hester Mary Cook was born on 27 February 1873 at Polkton, Ottawa Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Arie Cook and Alydia Walcott.¹ Hester Mary Cook married Ernest Owen.¹ Hester Mary Cook married Frank M. Davis, son of Alonzo Perry Davis and Betsy Ann Cornell, on 28 June 1899 at Paris, Kent Co., MI.¹ Hester Mary Cook died on 15 July 1958 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, at age 85.¹ She was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.¹
     Her married name was Owen. As of 28 June 1899,her married name was Davis.

     Robert Kerr was born on 9 October 1918.¹ He married Elizabeth Marian Dunn, daughter of Chester Alonzo Dunn and Anna Malissa Russell, on 27 June 1941.¹ Robert Kerr died on 12 June 2005 at age 86.¹

     Donald Ervin Goodell was born on 17 January 1928.^1,2 He died on 2 February 2001 at Rockford, Kent Co., MI, at age 73; SSDI lists last residence as Rockford, Kent Co., MI.^1,2

     Louise L. Dunn is the daughter of Earl Herbert Dunn and Lyndia A. Bailey.¹

     Robert H. Dunn is the son of Earl Herbert Dunn and Lyndia A. Bailey.¹

     Earl Herbert Dunn was born on 5 September 1921 at MI.^2,3 He was the son of Earl Herbert Dunn and Lyndia A. Bailey.¹ Earl Herbert Dunn died on 7 December 1979 at age 58; SSDI lists last benefit send to Rockford, Kent Co., MI.^1,3

     Eugene H. Dunn was born on 28 January 1923 at MI.² He was the son of Earl Herbert Dunn and Lyndia A. Bailey.¹ Eugene H. Dunn died on 6 April 1997 at age 74; SSDI lists last residence as Kent City, Kent Co., MI.²

     Delores Dunn is the daughter of Earl Herbert Dunn and Lyndia A. Bailey.¹

     David Dunn is the son of Earl Herbert Dunn and Lyndia A. Bailey.¹

     Danny Dunn is the son of Earl Herbert Dunn and Lyndia A. Bailey.¹

     Herman Henry Daggett was born on 12 April 1879 at Morley, Mecosta Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Henry Daggett and Minnie Williams.¹ Herman Henry Daggett married Bessie Davis, daughter of Alonzo Perry Davis and Betsy Ann Cornell, on 24 October 1898 at Rockford, Kent Co., MI.¹

     John G. Jeffers was born in April 1872 at OH.² He was the son of George Jeffers and Lavilla (????)³ John G. Jeffers married Nellie M. Davis, daughter of Alonzo Perry Davis and Betsy Ann Cornell, on 2 February 1894 at Leighton, Allegan Co., MI.¹ John G. Jeffers died before 1910.⁴