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Kathryn Maude Smith Allen

20 Dec 1906 – 9 May 2008

Birth20 Dec 1906
Death9 May 2008
CemeteryProspect Hill Cemetery
Elkhorn , Douglas County , Nebraska , USA
Added byDennis J. Bender on 26 Sep 2018
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193399517

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Parents: Frank and Maude (Hankins) Smith. m. Joseph Barta; George Coyle; Henry Stumpel; and Ray Allen.

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- Father ~ Franklin Benjamin Smith born in Maryland around July 1869 with parents of Thomas Smith and Sarah J Spicer 1909 ~ Sister Birth Record Margaret Violette Smith in the Iowa Births Index Birth Date ~ 29 Nov 1909 Birth Place ~ Iowa Father ~ B F Smith Mother ~ Maude Hankins FHL Film Number ~ 1255489 1910 Catherine M Smith in the 1910 United States Federal Census as of APRIL 15, 1910 Home in 1910 ~ Orange Street, Tabor, Fremont County, Iowa Race & Gender ~ White & Female Age ~ 3 Birth Year ~ abt. 1907 Birthplace ~ Nebraska Relation to Head of House ~ Daughter Father's name ~ Frank B Smith Father's Birthplace ~ Maryland Mother's name ~ Maude S Smith Mother's Birthplace ~ Ohio Smith Household Members ~ Frank B Smith ~ Head Male Maryland 70 England England / 2nd Marriage / Barber Maude S Smith ~ Wife Female Ohio 26 Ohio Ohio / Married 6 years / 1st Marriage giving birth to 3 children and 2 currently living Catherine M Smith ~ Daughter Female Nebraska 3 Maryland Ohio Violet M Smith ~ Daughter Female Iowa 5/12 mts. Maryland Ohio 1930 Kathryn Smith in the 1930 United States Federal Census as of APRIL 1, 1930 Home in 1930 ~ David City, Butler County, Nebraska Race & Gender ~ White & Female Age ~ 23 Birth Year ~ abt. 1907 Birthplace ~ Nebraska Relation to Head of House ~ Step-Daughter Occupation ~ Saleslady in Variety Store Duncan Household Members ~ J Ira Duncan ~ Head Male Illinois 69 Michigan Illinois / Salesman in Insurance Maude Duncan ~ Wife Female Ohio 45 Ohio Ohio Kathryn Smith ~ Step-Daughter Female Nebraska 23 Maryland Ohio / Saleslady in Variety Store Violet Holderness ~ Step-Daughter Female Iowa 20 Maryland Ohio / Saleslady in Variety Store Virginia Lee Holderness ~ Step-Granddaughter Nebraska 1 Nebraska Iowa 1932 © Butler County Press; David City, Nebraska; Thursday, March 24, 1932, page 1 Barta-Smith Marriage Mr. Joseph E. Barta, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Barta of Linwood, and Miss Kathryn Smith, daughter of Mrs. J. Ira Duncan of David City, were united in marriage at Seward Thursday afternoon, March 17, at the Methodist parsonage, by Rev. R. J. McKenzie, pastor of the Seward Methodist church. There were no attendants. The bride wore a navy blue suit, with hat and accessories to match. Mr. and Mrs. Barta will make their home on a farm west of Linwood. They have many friends who wish them much happiness. The bride came to David City with her mother and sister in 1923 and was graduated from the David City high school with the class of 1924. For the past 6 1/2 years she has efficiently held position as assistant bookkeeper in the Trotter store. 1946 Kathryn Barta Married George Coyle on February 25, 1946 1954 Kathryn Coyle Married Henry Stumpel on February 19, 1954 1970 Kathryn Stumpel Married Everett Ray Allen on October 22, 1970 in Nebraska 2008 © Douglas County Post Gazette; Elkhorn, Nebraska; May 15, 2008 Kathryn Maude Allen was born on December 20, 1906 in Crete, Nebraska to Frank and Maude (Hankins) Smith. She grew near Cordova, Nebraska where she attended grade school before graduating from David City High School in 1924. Kathryn was married four times: Joseph Barta, George Coyle, Henry Stumpel and Ray Allen. She lived for a while in Nebraska City but after Joe passed away, Kathryn moved in 1946 to Valley, Nebraska and became employed as a secretary at the Chevrolet Dealership. Kathryn spent her remaining years in Valley, for many years at her home on Mayne Street, then to her apartment on Meigs Street and finally when her health failed her last years were spent at Valhaven. Kathryn had worked as a Sales lady at a variety store in David City, and at Hested's in Nebraska City as well as a telephone operator. She enjoyed flowers, painting and camping but most of all her music. She served as the organist and pianist at the Valley United Methodist Church for more years than most of us can remember and was the chapel organist at Swanson Funeral Home equally as long. Kathryn was a member of the Methodist Church and then United Faith Community Church after their merger, United Methodist Women, 60 plus club, Valley Historical Society and Bunco club. In later years, Kathryn relied heavily on the friendship of her sister Violet and her dear friend Virginia Chaney. Kathryn passed away peacefully on Friday May 9th 2008 at Valhaven Nursing Home in Valley, Nebraska at the age of 101 years, 5 months and 3 days. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Maude, husbands Joe, George, Jack and Ray, an infant brother and sister Violet Holderness. Her survivors include 4 generations of nieces and nephews and many friends.

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