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Headstone, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

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Lee Lewane, a 26- Year Army combat veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars died on Saturday, 7 January in Elizabeth City, North Carolina surrounded by his three daughters.
Born in New Jersey as the only child of Doctor Sigmond S. MD and Mrs. Estelle G. Lewane. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years Sara Sue (Sally) McMillan Lewane.
Lee Lewane transferred from public high school to Columbia Military Academy in Tennessee where he won his first laurels by winning the Annual Declamation Contest.
On 9 September 1946, Lewane matriculated to Virginia Military Institute. At VMI he rode in the horse cavalry troop and won his varsity letter as a midfielder on the first VMI lacrosse team.
On 13 June 1950 he graduated from VMI with a BS Degree in pre-medicine and a Regular Army commission in the armored cavalry. Lee�s first assignment was a tank platoon leader in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment at Fort Meade, Maryland. Within a year, he was on orders to the Korean war serving first in 1952 as a tank platoon leader in the 2nd Infantry Division, then in 1953 as a tank company commander in the 3rd Infantry Division.
In 1955, he was posted as a tank company commander in the 509th Tank Battalion a.k.a 9th Calvary at Fort Knox, Kentucky where he met, courted and married Sara Sue McMillan on 7 April 1956 at the post chapel in a military wedding that would continue for some 55 years. By the summer of that year, Lee and Sally arrived in the Bavarian city of Regensburg only to be separated when Lee was ordered to the Czechoslovakian-West German border during the Suez crisis and the Hungarian Uprising of 1956 as an armored Calvary company commander in the 6th Calvary and later in the 11th Calvary. Returning stateside to VMI in 1959, Lee and Sally were blessed in 1960 with the birth of twins Catherine Sue and Victoria Ann on 17 August. In addition, the youngest daughter, Gloria Leigh, was born in 1964. Soon after Lee was deployed to Vietnam in 1965. First, as an operations staff officer in Saigon then as commander of the 1st Squadron 4th Calvary in the legendary 1st �Big Red One� Infantry Division. The squadron fought three fierce battles in 1966 and was decorated with US Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism.
Upon his return to the states, Lee, in preparation for duty in the Pentagon in the Joint Chiefs of Staff was selected to attend the Air War College at Maxwell Airforce Base in Montgomery, Alabama and was conferred with an MA degree in International Affairs from George Washington University and a MS Degree in Political Science from Auburn University.
In 1972, Lee and Sally returned to West Germany as Commander and First Lady of the 1st Brigade of the 1st Armored Division followed by an assignment as Chief of Staff, US Army, Berlin until 1974. Lewane�s terminal assignment was at Fort Monroe, Virginia with the Training and Doctrine Command as Director of the development of the M1 Abrams Tank and the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Upon withdrawing from active Army service in 1976, Lewane taught history and government at Blue Ridge Community College near Staunton, Virginia for 28 years.
Among his military decorations, they include two Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars, two Legions of Merit, a Distinguished Flying Cross for Valor and eleven Air Medals.
Lee is survived by his three daughters, Catherine Goodrich and husband, Edward; Victoria Peters and husband, Rex; Gloria Land and fianc�e, Kenton Holsapple; grandchildren, Brandon Love, Brittany and husband, Ryan Brome; Catherine Peters; Lindsay and husband, Joe Cheshire; Jennifer and husband, Patrick King; Taylor Goodrich; Casey Land; great grandchildren, Bella Love; Brooks and Blake Brome and Grace Cheshire.
Friends and family may view at the Gallop Chapel Nags Head MP 16 Friday January 13, 2017 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Col. Lewane will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined.
- Gallop Funeral Service

 

Burial headstone, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

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Sara "Sally" McMillan Lewane, 55 year devoted spouse of United States Army Colonel (R) Leonard L. Lewane, died October 29, 2011 in Charlottesville, Virginia at the University of Virginia Medical Center at the age of 80. Sally was noted for her artistic talent, winning numerous 1st Place Blue Ribbon awards in water colors, oils, acrylics, and pastels. She is also a co-creator of the Outer Banks Rum Cakes. She is remembered for her wisdom, humor, profound love for family and her incredible zest for life. Sally was born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania on March 27, 1931 to Mr. and Mrs. George Mitchell McMillan. She graduated from Penn State University, earning a baccalaureate degree in Recreation upon graduating in 1954. In 1956, she married Captain Lewane and moved with him to Europe during the Cold War. Upon returning stateside, Sally and Lee were blessed with twin daughters, Catherine Sue Lewane Goodrich and Victoria Ann Lewane Peters who were born in 1960. Another blessing came in 1964 in the birth of their youngest daughter Gloria Leigh Lewane nee Land. All three daughters joined their parents in 1971 for travels within West Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, France, and East Germany. Sally is survived by her siblings, sister, Martha McCoy and brother Dr. Robert McMillan, MD., and wife Jan; daughters, Catherine Goodrich and husband Edward, Victoria Peters and husband Rex and Gloria Land; grandchildren, Brandon Love, Brittany Love and husband Ryan Brome, Lindsay and Joe Cheshire, Jennifer Erickson, Casey Land, Catherine Peters and great-granddaughter, Bella Love. Memorial mass for Sara McMillan Lewane will be held Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lexington, Virginia. Father Joseph D'Aurora, celebrant. Sara M. Lewane will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Buena Vista.
- Roanoke Times, October 31, 2011

 

 

 

 

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Burial headstone, Fennville Cemetery, Fennville, Allegan, MI

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Pedro B. Martinez, 62, of 618 E. Main St., Fennville, died Friday at Community Hospital, Douglas. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Douglas, with burial in Fennville Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chappell Funeral Home, Fennville, where Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Martinez was born June 29, 1919, In Mexico. Survivors include: his wife, the former Guadalupe Cortez; two sons - Al of Kalamazoo and Pedro of Kokomo, Ind.' and six daughters, Ms Irnelda Martinez of Holland, Mrs. John (Maria) Cased of Irennville, DeJesus, Estella, Jade and Eva, all at home.

 

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Burial headstone, Fennville Cemetery, Fennville, Allegan, MI

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1940 Census, Eaton Rapids Twp, Eaton, MI

Burial headstone, Munger Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, Eaton, MI

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1940 Census, Eaton Rapids Twp, Eaton, MI

Burial headstone, Munger Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, Eaton, MI

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HICKEY, DANIEL R. Holt Age 56, died April 2, 1997. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Daniel was born on January 19, 1941 to Robert and Crystal Hickey in Charlotte. He loved collecting antiques and going to auctions. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Crystal, as well as step-father, Leo Peasley. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; two daughters, Lori (Mark) Dillingham, and Kelly Dumont; two sisters, Martha Lumbert and Janette Cornell; three brothers, Mike Hickey, Pat Hickey and David Peasley; and one granddaughter, Kristin Dumont. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 4, 1997, 2 p.m. at the Palmer-Bush Lansing Chapel. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, April 23, 1997 from 4-8 p.m.
- Lansing State Journal, 3 Apr 1997

 

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George Jack Brantley Sr., age 70, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.
George was born in Elm Hall, MI on June 20, 1950, the son of Odis and Rosella (LaPaugh) Brantley. He graduated from Vestaburg High School with the class of 1969. George proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. George married Deborah K. Goins on December 17, 1977 in Lansing, MI. Deborah passed away on April 10, 1995. George retired from General Motors in 2004. He enjoyed hunting, trips to deer camp in the UP and sharing a drink with friends and family in his garage.
He is survived by his beloved children: GJ Brantley of St. Johns, MI, and Heather Brantley of St. Johns, MI, siblings: William (Sandra) Brantley of Riverdale, MI, Odis (Susan) Brantley Jr. of Vestaburg, MI, Michael Brantley of Owasso, OK, Linda (Randy) Knowles of Kenai, AK, Emma (Ron) Akke of New Haven, NJ, and sister in law Colleen Brantley of Riverdale, MI. He is also survived by granddog Harper and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings: Robert Brantley, Gary Brantley, and Sue Ann Brantley.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
- Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI