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     Daniel Talbott Nichols was born on 25 March 1849 at Harrison Co., Kentucky.¹ He married Sarah Ellen Tolle, daughter of Denton G. Tolle and Nancy Whitaker.¹ Daniel Talbott Nichols died on 24 December 1927 at Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 78.¹

     Edna E. Nichols was born on 23 March 1883 at Traverse, Keweenaw Co., Michigan.² She married John Calvin Ruple, son of Alfred Ruple and Mary Ellen Dils, on 27 December 1903.³ Edna E. Nichols died on 23 February 1973 at Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 89.² Her Social Security Number was 366-68-6268 issued in Michigan.

     Hazel Nichols was born circa 1891 at St. Louis, Missouri. She married Hugh Samuel Phillips circa 1910. Hazel Nichols lived in 1911 at Duncan, Greenlee Co., Arizona.

     John Franklin Nichols was born on 20 April 1880 at Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.¹ John Franklin Nichols also went by the name of Frank. He married Grace Blanche Fellows, daughter of Albert A. Fellows and Margaret M. Haines, on 22 December 1909 at Kearney, Buffalo Co., Nebraska. John Franklin Nichols died on 22 January 1958 at New Plymouth, Payette Co., Idaho, at age 77.¹ He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.¹

     Justin Everett Nichols was born on 5 February 1963 at Seattle, King Co., Washington. He was the son of Wayne E. Nichols Sr. and Rebecca Katherine Houser. Justin Everett Nichols married Tracy Lynn Antonsen on 27 August 1983 at Lewis Co., Washington. Justin Everett Nichols died on 13 February 1990 at Lewis Co., Washington, at age 27. He was buried at Grand Mound Cemetery, Rochester, Thurston Co., Washington.¹

     Lovena Righter Nichols was born on 26 May 1885 at Bourbon, Harrison Co., Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Talbott Nichols and Sarah Ellen Tolle.¹ Lovena Righter Nichols married Harry Thomas Hayes on 26 March 1904.¹ Lovena Righter Nichols died on 16 April 1948 at Cynthiana, Harrison Co., Kentucky, at age 62.¹

     Margorie Elizabeth Nichols was born on 26 July 1920 at Amherst, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of John Franklin Nichols and Grace Blanche Fellows. Margorie Elizabeth Nichols married Melvin Cramer Walker. Margorie Elizabeth Nichols died on 10 January 2000 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 79.¹ She was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.¹

     Mark Nichols is the son of Wayne E. Nichols Sr. and Rebecca Katherine Houser.

     Melissa Jean Nichols was born on 4 September 1979 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.² She was the daughter of Steven J. Nichols and Thresa Counsil.¹ Melissa Jean Nichols graduated in 1998 at Elk Valley High School, Longton, Elk Co., Kansas.² She married Richard Bruce on 6 August 1999.^2,1 Melissa Jean Nichols graduated in 2006 at Emporia State University, Emporia, Lyon Co., Kansas, Bachelor’s of Science in Sociology.² She lived in 2016 at Eureka, Greenwood Co., Kansas.¹ Melissa Jean Nichols's email address melissa.bruce26@yahoo.com in May 2019. Her Facebook webpage: https://www.facebook.com/mishbruce?fref=ts. She died on 1 October 2022 at Jane Phillips Medical Center, Bartlesville, Washington Co., Oklahoma, at age 43.²


Melissa Jean (Nichols) Bruce
September 4, 1979 - October 1, 2022 (age 43)

Melissa Jean Bruce, 43, Independence, Kansas passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma with her family by her side. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 7, 2022, at the Elk City Nazarene Church with burial to follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, Kansas. Memorial may be made to: Melissa Bruce Education Memorial Fund and can be left with the funeral home or dropped off at First Oak Bank in Independence, KS.

Melissa was born September 4, 1979, in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Steven J. Nichols and Thresa Counsil. Melissa graduated from Elk Valley High School in 1998. On August 6, 1999 Melissa married Richard Bruce and had two sons. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Sociology from Emporia State University in 2006. Melissa worked at Independence Community College and she loved getting to help students.

Melissa’s pride was her two boys whom she loved so very much. Melissa Jean loved taking care of her boys, being with her family and friends, running, her middle name and running errands (getting ice cream) with Rick. Melissa was determined and accomplished what she set her mind to including completing a 103-mile race. Melissa was very kind and enjoyed helping others.

Melissa was preceded in death by her father Steve Nichols, mother-in-law Kay Bruce, father-in-law John Wilson. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Richard of the home, two sons, Ryan and Adam, her parents, Thresa (Alan) Bowman, Rick (Judy) Vaughn, Susan Nichols, mother-in-law Marilyn Wilson, father-in-law Tom Bruce, nine siblings, Garrett “Tad” (Katie) Nichols, Keli (Matt) Kern, Amanda ( Mario) Gonzales, Andrew Duke and husband Raul Freitas, Alex Duke and husband Brandon Clarkson, Dan (Sarah) Nichols, Phillip Trujillo, Darci Bowman, Travis Bowman numerous nieces and nephews and a host cousins and extended family members.

https://www.webbrodrickfuneralhome.com/obituary/Melissa-Bruce?fbclid=IwAR3-t4CpJxCW3i_1yL3EzPEtw4QFJ_99W78n-PcxJR2FtHzdXK5vlUJgOqg
Independence, KS.² She was buried on 7 October 2022 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City, Montgomedry Co., Kansas.²

     Samantha Nichols is the daughter of Justin Everett Nichols and Tracy Lynn Antonsen.

     Steven J. Nichols was born on 11 November 1959 at Winfield, Cowley Co., Kansas.¹ He was the son of Arthur S. Nichols and Eva J. Maddox.¹ Steven J. Nichols graduated in 1977 at South Haven High School, South Haven, Sumner Co., Kansas.¹ He married Thresa Counsil between 1977 and 1978 at Oklahoma. Steven J. Nichols married Susan Renee Struck, daughter of George William Struck and Georgia Fay Warfel, on 4 May 1985. Steven J. Nichols was employed between 1978 and 2015 at Jim Bridger Power Plant, Point of Rocks, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.¹ He lived in January 2016 at 508A Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming. The cause of death was Stiff-man syndrome. He died on 20 January 2016 at 508A Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, at age 56.

Steven J. Nichols (November 11, 1959 – January 20, 2016)

ROCK SPRINGS — Steven J. Nichols 56, of Rock Springs WY, passed away Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 peacefully at his home after fighting a battle with a terminal brain disease.

A longtime resident of Rock Springs, he was born on November 11th, 1959 in Winfield Kansas but always considered himself a Wyoming native.

He attended school in Kansas and was a graduate of South Haven High School class of 1977.

He moved to Rock Springs in 1978 and started working at Jim Bridger Power Plant, where he worked for 37 years.

He married his wife of 30 years Susan Nichols on May 4, 1985.

Steve’s interest included team roping, hunting with his family and training young horses. He especially loved roping at the ranch and going to jackpots with his son.

Survivors include his wife Susan Nichols of Rock Springs, three sons Dan Nichols and wife Sarah Nichols of Rock Springs, Garrett Nichols of Emporia Kansas and Phillip Nichols of Salt Lake City Utah, one daughter Melissa Bruce and husband Rick of Eureka Kansas, mother Eva J. Sapp of Blackwell Oklahoma, sister Susan Kutilek of Wichita Kansas, brother Bruce Crittenden of Oklahoma City Oklahoma, granddaughter Sadie Nichols, two grandsons, Ryan and Adam Bruce.

He is preceded in death by his father Arthur Nichols, stepfather, Orlan Sapp and father in law George Struck.

Steve will be remembered as a great husband, father, friend and cowboy.

A celebration of life will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 23, 2016, at the Santa Fe Southwest Grill, 1635 Elk Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming.

The family of Steven J. Nichols respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to the Steven Nichols Memorial Fund, c/o Trona Valley Federal Credit Union, 2640 Foothill Blvd., Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901.¹

     Wayne E. Nichols Sr. married Rebecca Katherine Houser, daughter of Albert Charles Houser and Nettie Irene Ballou, on 4 November 1960 at King Co., Washington.

     Wayne Nichols Jr. is the son of Wayne E. Nichols Sr. and Rebecca Katherine Houser.

     Mary Nickels married Emery Morgan, son of Everett Morgan and Daisy Williams.¹

     Hazel Marie Nickerson was born on 26 July 1905 at Pennsylvania. She married Glenn Edward Cotterill circa 1924. Hazel Marie Nickerson died on 13 April 1972 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York, at age 66.

     Hannah Nickle was born on 2 August 1910.¹ She married George Aden Booth, son of Frederick Harold Booth and Pearl Lydia Harn, on 12 October 1944. Hannah Nickle died on 6 December 1985 at age 75.¹ She was buried at Oaklawn Cemetery, Centreville, Wilkinson Co., Mississippi.¹

     Barbara Anna Nicodemus was also known as Nannie. She was born in August 1856 at Frederick, Frederick Co., Maryland, info from 1900 Census.¹ She married Samuel E. Harn, son of Abner Harn and Sarah Margaret Eury, in 1892. Barbara Anna Nicodemus died on 5 March 1942 at Unionville, Talbot Co., Maryland, at age 85.¹ She was buried at Linganore Cemetery, Unionville, Frederick Co., Maryland.²

     Alaina Justine Nicosia is the daughter of Frank Edward Nicosia and Laura Marie Mangine.¹

     Antoninette Marie Nicosia is the daughter of Frank Thomas Nicosia and Muriel Pauline Nestaval. Antoninette Marie Nicosia married Mark Michael Anderson on 25 August 1978 at Minnesota.²

     Dominic Francis Nicosia is the son of Frank Edward Nicosia and Laura Marie Mangine.¹

     Frank Edward Nicosia is the son of Frank Thomas Nicosia and Muriel Pauline Nestaval. Frank Edward Nicosia married Laura Marie Mangine, daughter of Douglas Frandis Mangine and Sharon Marie McDonough, on 14 October 1995 at Minnesota.²

     Frank Thomas Nicosia was born on 13 November 1925 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. He married Muriel Pauline Nestaval, daughter of Edward John Nestaval and Agnes Martha Szermeta, on 30 October 1959 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Frank Thomas Nicosia died on 27 August 1980 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 54. He was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, Dakota Co., Minnesota.¹ The cause of death was heart aneurysm. SOURCE: Jamie L. Nestaval letter 24Feb1992. SOURCE: Jamie L. Nestaval letter 07Jun1992.

     Paula Nicosia is the daughter of Frank Thomas Nicosia and Muriel Pauline Nestaval. Paula Nicosia married Kenneth Richard Fennern, son of Fred Frank Fennern and Lorraine Lillian Marhoun, on 15 October 1982 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota.

     Susan Christian Nielsen married Douglas Crocker Brengle MD, son of William Curtis Brengle and Agnes Carter Crocker, on 2 October 1982 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, Ohio.

     Bryce James Niemeyer is the son of William Jo Niemeyer and Kathleen Marie Austin. Bryce James Niemeyer married Kelly Lou Pieper on 27 May 2017 at Rice Co., Minnesota.

     Katie Jo Niemeyer is the daughter of William Jo Niemeyer and Kathleen Marie Austin.

     Tyler Scott Niemeyer is the son of William Jo Niemeyer and Kathleen Marie Austin. Tyler Scott Niemeyer married Sarah Uhrich on 19 June 2010 at Custer, South Dakota.

     William Jo Niemeyer married Kathleen Marie Austin, daughter of Ronald Joseph Austin and Bonita Ann McCarthy, on 19 November 1983 at Olmsted Co., Minnesota.¹

     John Francis Nightingale married Anna Krol.¹

     Robert William Nightingale was born on 26 January 1919 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.² He was the son of John Francis Nightingale and Anna Krol.¹ Robert William Nightingale married Josephine Harn, daughter of Arlet Eustace Harn and Josephine McBarnes, on 13 October 1938 at Cumberland, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.² Robert William Nightingale and Josephine Harn were divorced.² Robert William Nightingale died on 21 October 1967 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 48.² He was buried in October 1967 at Grand View Cemetery, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.²