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     Beal Gosnell was born in 1787 at Maryland. He married Christina Crawner. Beal Gosnell died in 1860 at Carroll Co., Maryland.

     Elizabeth Ellen Gosnell was born circa 1814.^2,3 She was born on 3 October 1815 at Maryland.^4,5 She was the daughter of Beal Gosnell and Christina Crawner. Elizabeth Ellen Gosnell married Ephriam Harn, son of Mathias Harn and Amelia Shipley, on 23 October 1834 at Baltimore Co., Maryland.³ Elizabeth Ellen Gosnell died on 7 December 1905 at Oella, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 90.^6,4,5 The cause of death was old age.⁶

Following obituary for Elizabeth E. Harn:

MRS. ELIZABETH E. HARN Death Of A Venerable Lady, Who Was Fond Of Fishing. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Elllcott City, Md., Dec. 8. Mrs. Elizabeth Ellen Ham died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert H. Burgee, at Oella December 7, aged 90 years. She was born October 3, 1815, and had been an active member of the Methodist Church since her sixteenth year. Being fond of fishing, she enjoyed the sport till recent years and could boast of many fine catches of the game black bass. One of her great pleasures was making quilts, using only the needle. At the time of her death she was at work on a quilt of beautiful design. She rarely had to use glasses to thread or ply a needle. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Margaret Fleming, only two years younger than she. of Carroll county ; three sons Edwin W, Harn, of Havre de Grace, Md; Thomas B. Harn, of Baltimore county, and Luther E. Harn, of Baltimore city. She also leaves four daughters Mrs. Samuel M. Remmey, of Havre de Grace, Md; Mrs. Horace J. McDonald, of Lacrosse, Wis; Mrs. A. J Griffin, of Alberton, Md., and Mrs. Robert H. Burgee, of Oella, Md. She also leaves 13 grandsons and 9 granddaughters, 7 great-grandsons and 5 great-granddaughters. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Oella Method 1st Church. Rev. H. N. Groeninger, who was Mrs. Ham's pastor years ago and who has long ceased from active duties in the ministry, will officiate. Rev. Thomas Woods, pastor of Emory Methodist Episcopal Church, of Elllcott City, will assist at the funeral. The pallbearers will be her grandsons- Willard E. Harn, Elmer M. Harn, Oscar L. Glfhn, Raymond Riuimey, Charles Burgee and William Rlmmey. The burial will be in Oella Cemetery.⁷ She was buried at Oella Cemetery, Catonsville, Baltimore Co., Maryland.^4,5

     Joseph Gosnell was born on 29 July 1848.¹ He married Amelia Cordelia Fleming, daughter of William Fleming and Rachel Rebecca Harn. Joseph Gosnell died on 1 February 1922 at age 73.¹ He was buried at Morgan Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Woodbine, Carroll Co., Maryland.¹

     Margaret Gosnell married John Fleming. Margaret Gosnell was born on 1 July 1817 at Carroll Co., Maryland. She was the daughter of Beal Gosnell and Christina Crawner. Margaret Gosnell died on 28 October 1910 at Day, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 93.

     Cidney Ann Goswell married John W. Lowman, son of Perry Lowman and Eliza Harn. Cidney Ann Goswell died on 30 April 1901.¹

     Shirley A. Gough was born on 6 August 1913 at Monroe Co., Wisconsin. She married Denton John Nelson on 1 January 1937 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington. Shirley A. Gough died on 8 April 1983 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 69.

     Phebe Gould was born in 1620 at England.¹ She married Thomas Perkins, son of John Perkins Sr. and Judith Gater, at Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹

     Wade Gowl married Dr. Susan Barnett Brinkley, daughter of Dr. George Ross Brinkley Jr. and Jean Tonkin.¹

     Margaret Anna Grabel was born on 3 January 1880.¹ She married Samuel Hildebrand in 1899. Margaret Anna Grabel died on 7 December 1955 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 75.² She was buried at Chartiers Cemetery, Carnegie, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Andrew Graff was born in August 1857 at New York. He married Ida Alemeda Van Kirk, daughter of Eron Curry Van Kirk and Henrietta Purdy, in 1890 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.¹

     Vicki Lynn Graff married Steven Carey Payne, son of James Delaney Payne Jr. and Yvonne Marie Barry.¹

     (?) Graham married Dee McDonald, daughter of Earl Lewis McDonald and Adda Belle Helmick.¹

     Allen Clyde Graham was born on 18 August 1930 at Morris, Stevens Co., Minnesota.^2,3 He married Bernetta Jeanne Mickelson, daughter of Bernard Adean Mickelson and Etta Lorraine Sax, on 15 May 1954 at Minnesota.¹ Allen Clyde Graham died on 29 May 2010 at Anoka Co., Minnesota, at age 79.² He was buried at Morningside Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Anoka Co., Minnesota.²

     Hannah Graham was born at Warren Co., Ohio. She married Jacob Shimp, son of Andrew Shimp and Margaret Wendyell, on 13 January 1842 at Warren Co., Ohio; Warren Co., OH Marriage Record. Hannah Graham died on 15 March 1889.¹

     Rachelle Marie Graham is the daughter of Allen Clyde Graham and Bernetta Jeanne Mickelson. Rachelle Marie Graham married Eric Pierskalla.

     Steven James Graham is the son of Allen Clyde Graham and Bernetta Jeanne Mickelson. Steven James Graham married Debra (?)

     Barbara Jean Graner was born on 28 March 1942 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^1,2 She was the daughter of Lewis Ferdinand Graner and Frances Mary Seiz. Barbara in Des Moines-IA 1977, according to obituary of father. Barbara Jean Graner married John Alitz in 1960. Barbara Jean Graner lived in 1977 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.

Following obituary from Iles Funeral Home:

Barbara Jean Alitz
March 28, 1942 - May 23, 2013
Resided in Des Moines, IA
Barbara Jean Alitz, 71, passed away at home on Thursday, May 23, 2013. She grew up in Mason City and graduated from Holy Family Catholic School. Barbara married John Alitz in 1960. They made their home in Runnells, IA where they raised their four children: twin sons, John and Joe, son, Jim and daughter, Janna. They celebrated 53 years of marriage. Barb loved her family, her church and her work. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Des Moines. Barb was a dedicated employee of Southridge HyVee, Des Moines for 27 years. Barb enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening and collecting antiques.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Francis Graner; and two brothers, Lewis and Jack Graner. She leaves behind her husband, John; children, John (MaryKay)Alitz, Joe (Katie) Alitz, Jim (Tracy) Alitz and Janna (Ryan) Wheatly; 12 grandchildren, Terran, Josh, Ashland and Adia Alitz, Nick, Tyler and Tommy Alitz, Alexis Alitz, Katherine Vega and Christopher Ebert, and Luke and Ella Wheatly; siblings, Mildred (Norm) Mondahl, Marylou (John) Behm, Patricia (Larry) Szymeczek, and Joan Evans (Joe Ricketts) and their families.

Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2013 at Iles Funeral Homes – Grandview Park Chapel, 3211 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA, followed by a rosary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 28 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Des Moines. Burial will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery rural Cumming, IA. Donations may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church. - See more at: http://www.ilesfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Barbara-Jean-Alitz/Des-Moines-IA/1211084#sthash.raSl8pLO.dpuf

Published in Des Moines Register on May 26, 2013.² She died on 23 May 2013 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 71.² She was buried on 28 May 2013 at St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Cumming, Warren Co., Iowa.²

     Erin Graner is the daughter of John Ray Graner and Cheryl (?) Erin Graner and Scott Martin were engaged.

     Joan Kay Graner married James Redeker. Joan Kay Graner is the daughter of Lewis Ferdinand Graner and Frances Mary Seiz.

     John Ray Graner was born on 19 January 1948 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^1,2 He was the son of Lewis Ferdinand Graner and Frances Mary Seiz. Is a twin. John in Phoenix-AZ 1977, according to father's obituary. John Ray Graner lived at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona. He married Cheryl (?) circa 1968.² The cause of death was cancer.² John Ray Graner died on 5 May 2008 at Glendale, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 60.²

John 'Jack' Graner

John "Jack" Graner, 60, of Glendale, Ariz., passed away peacefully on Monday (May 5, 2008). Jack was born Jan. 19, 1948 in Mason City to Lewis and Frances Graner. He is survived by Cheryl, his wife of almost 40 years; son, Matt (Emma) Graner; daughter, Erin (fiance Scott Martin) Graner; and two granddaughters, Kathryn and Julia Graner; as well as his siblings, Mildred (Norman) Mondahl, MaryLou (John) Behm, Patricia (Larry) Szymeczek, Barbara (John) Alitz, Lewis (Harriet) Graner, and his twin sister, Joan Evans. Jack was a strong, hardworking and compassionate family man who gallantly battled cancer over the past four years. Through his faith in God, family and friendship he endured and persevered until the Lord was ready to call him home. The family will celebrate his life with memorial services at 10 a.m. Monday, May 12, at Phoenix Memorial Park 200 W. Beardsley Road, Phoenix, Ariz. The inurnment will follow the service.

Globe-Gazette
Mason City, Iowa
10 May 2008, Sat • Page 8.²

     Lewis Ferdinand Graner was born on 22 May 1902 at Plainview, Wabasha Co., Minnesota.^1,2 Lewis Ferdinand Graner was a Gas Station Operator. He married Frances Mary Seiz, daughter of Thomas John Seiz and Ada Amanda Perkins, on 17 March 1933 at Nora Springs, Floyd Co., Iowa. Lewis Ferdinand Graner lived in 1960 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa. He died on 17 September 1977 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa, at age 75.^3,2 He was buried on 20 September 1977 at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 484-36-6992 issued in Iowa, Social Security Death Index (b- 22May1902 d- Sep1977).

The following obituary from The Globe Gazette newspaper in Mason City, Iowa, Monday, Sep 19, 1977, page 2, column 1.
Funeral services for Lewis F. Graner, 75 of 2625 N. Carolina, who died Saturday at a Mason City hospital, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hogan-Bremer Colonial Chapel. The Rev. Robert Hogan of the Mason City Team Ministry will officiate and burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.
Mr. Graner owned and operated Graner Shell service station on N. Federal for 32 years, and was in the gas business all his life. Survivors include his wife Frances; five daughters, Mrs. Norman (Millie) Mondahl, Harrison, Ark; Mrs. John (Mary Lou) Behm, Mason City; Mrs. Larry (Patricia) Szymecek, Sierra Vista, Ariz; Mrs. John (Barbara) Alitz, Des Moines, and Mrs. James (Joan) Redeker, Mason City; two sons, Lewis Jr. Sylmar, Calif., and John, Phoenix, Ariz. Also, a sister, Mrs. Charles (Isa) Krueger, Plainview, Minn; four brothers, Joe, Herb and Walt, all of Los Angeles, Calif., and Rob, Plainview, 17 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

     Lewis Ferdinand Graner Jr. was born on 6 October 1945 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^1,2 He was the son of Lewis Ferdinand Graner and Frances Mary Seiz. Lewis Ferdinand Graner Jr. also went by the name of Lewie.² Lewis in Sylmar-CA 1977, according to father's obituary. He married Harriet Hage on 10 April 1993.² Lewis Ferdinand Graner Jr. lived in 2008 at 1729 E. Shasta St., Casa Grande, Pinal Co., Arizona.³ He died on 28 December 2008 at Casa Grande, Pinal Co., Arizona, at age 63.³

Following online obituary from Globe Gazette Newspaper:

Lewis Graner Jr.

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. — Lewis “Lewie” Graner Jr., 63, of Casa Grande, Ariz., passed away peacefully on (Dec. 28, 2008) of cancer.

Lewie was born on Oct. 6, 1945 in Mason City, Iowa, to Lewis and Frances Graner.

He is survived by Harriet, his wife of almost 16 years; stepchildren, Scott (Elizabeth) Hage, Deborah (Rudy) Hanuman and Michael Hage; grandsons, Samuel and Joseph Hage, Connor Hage, De and fiancée Katie Olson, Chasity and Dustin Hanuman; as well as his sisters, Mildred (Norman) Mondahl, Marylou (John) Behm, Patricia (Larry) Syzmeczek, Barbara (John) Alitz, and Joan Evans; sister-in-law, Cheryl Graner; several nieces and nephews and many, many friends.
Lewie attended Holy Family Elementary and Newman High School in Mason City, Iowa. He received his last rites on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, and had great comfort in this blessing.
Lewie began his life as an iron worker before becoming a painting contractor. He lived many years in California, returning to Iowa to spend quality time with his family.
He married Harriet Hage on April 10, 1993. They lived in Nora Springs before moving to Casa Grande, Ariz. He then acquired his real estate license where he and Harriet worked as a team for Century 21 Arizona Foothills.
Fishing was his passion and he loved all sports, especially the Vikings football team. He was a fun-loving, happy man who made friends with any stranger. He enjoyed gardening and growing tomatoes.
Lewie was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Frances Graner; and a brother, John “Jack” Graner.
An open house was held at his home, 1729 E. Shasta St., Casa Grande, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009. Following at 5:30 p.m., a Mass was said in his honor at St. Helen of the Cross Roman Catholic Church, 205 W. 8th St., Eloy, AZ.
Lewie had a long and courageous battle with tongue cancer. Words cannot express how he will be missed.²




Following published in the Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa) on 17Jan2009:

Lewis Graner Jr.
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. - Lewis "Lewie" Graner Jr., 63, of Casa Grande, Ariz., formerly of Mason City, died Dec. 28, 2008, of cancer.
An open house was held at his home, 1729 E. Shasta St., Casa Grande, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3. Following at 5:30 p.m. a mass was said in his honor at St. Helen of the Cross Roman Catholic Church, 205 W. Eighth St., Eloy, Ariz.³

The cause of death was tongue cancer.^2,3

     Mary Louise Graner was born on 16 April 1935 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^1,2 She was the daughter of Lewis Ferdinand Graner and Frances Mary Seiz. Mary Louise Graner graduated in 1953 at Holy Family Catholic High School, Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa.² She married John Wesley Behm on 2 April 1955 at Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., Maryland.² Address correct as of 10Apr94, when called Mary. Mary Louise Graner lived in April 1994 at 16232 330th St., Mason City, IA. She died on 25 February 2019 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa, at age 83.² She was buried on 28 February 2019 at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.²

     Matt Graner is the son of John Ray Graner and Cheryl (?) Matt Graner married Emma (?)

     Mildred Frances Graner is the daughter of Lewis Ferdinand Graner and Frances Mary Seiz. Mildred Frances Graner married Norman Clarence Mondahl on 6 June 1953 at Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa.

     Patricia Ann Graner is the daughter of Lewis Ferdinand Graner and Frances Mary Seiz. Patricia Ann Graner married Larry Dean Szymeczek, son of John L. Szymeczek and Katherine (?), on 18 August 1956 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.

     Henry M. Grant married Madge E. Stutler.

     James Douglas Grant was born on 1 October 1917 at Bend, Deschutes Co., Oregon. He was the son of Henry M. Grant and Madge E. Stutler. James Douglas Grant married Joan Lisa Havel, daughter of Joseph Havel and Anna F. Sbritsky, on 7 December 1963 at Marin Co., California.¹ James Douglas Grant died on 22 October 1998 at Nicasio, Marin Co., California, at age 81.

     Male Grant married Dawn McLean, daughter of Neil McLean and Joy Enid Featherstone.¹

     Bernadette Dealina Grathen was born on 1 February 1916 at Fairport, Delta Co., Michigan.¹ She married Russell Eugene Ruple, son of John E. Ruple and Mabel Christman, on 29 July 1949 at Indiana. Bernadette Dealina Grathen died on 4 July 2012 at Salt Lake Co., Utah, at age 96.¹ She was buried at Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park, Bluffdale, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^2,1