Ethel married Tom Owrey.

      John Leonidas Conover was born on 20-Jan-1923 at Lemars, Iowa. He was the son of Harrison Bates Conover and Edith Mae Gerling. John Leonidas Conover died on 27-Dec-2006 at age 83.
     

John L. Conover
Thursday, December 28, 2006

Le Mars Daily Sentinel

John L. Conover, 83, of Le Mars, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, at Plymouth Manor Care Center of Le Mars.

John Leon Conover was born Jan. 20, 1923, in Le Mars, the son of H.B. and Edith (Gerling) Conover. He attended elementary and high school in Le Mars. On Dec. 24, 1942, John and Marjorie Moeller were united in marriage in the Methodist parsonage in Le Mars. On March 12, 1943, John enlisted in the United States Army. He proudly served his country during World War II overseas in central Europe. John earned his honorable discharge on March 26, 1946, having attained the rank of T. Sgt.

John and Marge made their home in Le Mars following the war. John then began his career in the grain trading and hauling industry. He worked as an independent owner and operator throughout the Midwest until his retirement in 1978. He moved to Plymouth Manor on May 8, 2002.

John was an avid outdoorsman. He spent the majority of his free time hunting, fishing and camping. He especially enjoyed the times his sons would participate. John was an accomplished target shooter and is the holder of two national records. He was also given the gift of music and could play nearly any instrument by ear without formal training.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marge of Le Mars; a son John "Jake" Conover and his wife Linda of Le Mars; a grandson Jon of Le Mars; a granddaughter Sara Conover and her fiancé Damon Magstadt of Jefferson, S.D; and a great-grandson, Carter Alan Magstadt of Jefferson, S.D.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Alan.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church of Le Mars. The Rev. Jason Larson will officiate. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars. Wasmer Post #241 of the American Legion in Le Mars will provide military honors. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today (Friday) at the Mauer - Johnson Funeral Home of Le Mars. The family will be present from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service scheduled for 7 p.m. There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to the funeral. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Siouxland and the Le Mars Dialysis Center.

      Alan Harrison Conover was born on 4-Jun-1948. He was the son of John Leonidas Conover. Alan Harrison Conover died in 1967 at near, Prairie City, Iowa; auto accident.

     Jon Alan Conover was the son of Linda Rae Narienan.

     Sara Lynn Conover was the daughter of Linda Rae Narienan.

      James Arthur Conover was born on 26-Nov-1903. He was the son of William Martin Conover and Jonette Elizabeth Bronstine. James married Dessie Lee Bronson circa 1924. James Arthur Conover died on 12-Apr-1973 at Lewistown, Missouri, at age 69; of heart disease.

      Dessie Lee Bronson was born on 17-Aug-1903. Dessie married James Arthur Conover, son of William Martin Conover and Jonette Elizabeth Bronstine, circa 1924. Dessie Lee Bronson died on 16-Feb-1972 at age 68.

      Emma Jonette Conover was born on 3-Jul-1928 at Lewistown, Missouri. She was the daughter of James Arthur Conover and Dessie Lee Bronson. Emma Jonette Conover died on 26-May-1987 at Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, at age 58. Emma was buried after 26-May-1987 at Mt. View Memorial Park, Barstow, California.
     She resided at at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

      Lucille Marie Conover was born on 11-Mar-1909 at Lewistown, Missouri. She was the daughter of William Martin Conover and Jonette Elizabeth Bronstine. Lucille married Lester Graves circa 1930. Lucille Marie Conover and Lester Graves were divorced circa 1952.
     Lucille Marie Conover resided at at Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana.

     Lester married Lucille Marie Conover, daughter of William Martin Conover and Jonette Elizabeth Bronstine, circa 1930. Lester Graves and Lucille Marie Conover were divorced circa 1952.

      Thelma Alberta Conover was born on 15-Jun-1913 at Lewistown, Missouri. She was the daughter of William Martin Conover and Jonette Elizabeth Bronstine. Thelma married John Charles Newlon, son of Edwin L. Newlon and Susan Missouri Legg, on 1-Jul-1934. Thelma Alberta Conover died on 19-Mar-1991 at age 77.
     She resided at at Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana.

     John Charles Newlon was the son of Edwin L. Newlon and Susan Missouri Legg. John married Thelma Alberta Conover, daughter of William Martin Conover and Jonette Elizabeth Bronstine, on 1-Jul-1934. John Charles Newlon died on 3-Jun-1991.
     He was also known as Charles Newlon.

     Charla Kay Newlon was the daughter of John Charles Newlon and Thelma Alberta Conover. Charla married Gerald Herbert.

     Gerald married Charla Kay Newlon, daughter of John Charles Newlon and Thelma Alberta Conover.

     Stephanie Herbert was the daughter of Gerald Herbert and Charla Kay Newlon.

     Christopher Herbert was the son of Gerald Herbert and Charla Kay Newlon.

      David Coombs Bergen was born on 17-May-1824 at Morgan County, Illinois. He was the son of Jonathan Coombs Bergen and Mary Ann Cownover. David Coombs Bergen died on 26-Feb-1847 at age 22. David was buried after 26-Feb-1847 at Liter Cemetery, Literberry, Morgan County, Illinois.

      Hannah Rebecca Bergen was born on 2-May-1827 at Morgan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Jonathan Coombs Bergen and Mary Ann Cownover. Hannah married Augustus Stephenson on 21-Jan-1846 at Cass County, Illinois. Hannah Rebecca Bergen died on 6-Aug-1850 at age 23. Hannah was buried after 6-Aug-1850 at Liter Cemetery, Literberry, Morgan County, Illinois.

      Mary Elizabeth Bergen was born on 27-Oct-1840 at Morgan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Jonathan Coombs Bergen and Mary Ann Cownover. Mary Elizabeth Bergen died on 7-Nov-1840.

      Catherine Bergen was born on 24-Jan-1831 at Morgan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Jonathan Coombs Bergen and Mary Ann Cownover. Catherine Bergen died on 10-Mar-1832 at age 1.

      Abraham Stryker was born on 2-Aug-1715 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York. He was the son of Jan Pieterse Stryker and Margaretta Schenck. Abraham married Ida Ryder, daughter of Albert Ryder and Margrietje (Unknown), on 23-Nov-1739. Abraham married Catrena Cornell after 12-Nov-1753. Abraham married Katriena Hoogeland, daughter of Christopher Hoagland and Catalyntie Schenck, on 16-Oct-1760. Abraham Stryker died on 4-Apr-1777 at Rocky Hill, Somerset County, New Jersey, at age 61.

      Ida Ryder was born on 19-Nov-1715. She was born on 9-Nov-1719. She was the daughter of Albert Ryder and Margrietje (Unknown). Ida married Abraham Stryker, son of Jan Pieterse Stryker and Margaretta Schenck, on 23-Nov-1739. Ida Ryder died on 12-Nov-1753 at age 34.

      Grietje Dumont was born on 24-Jan-1715 at Kings County, New York. She was the daughter of Peter Dumont and Jannetje Van Vechten. Grietje married Joris Bergen, son of Hans Joris Bergen and Sytje Van Wickelen, on 3-Jun-1730. Grietje married Joris Bergen, son of Hans Joris Bergen and Sytje Van Wickelen, on 3-Jun-1738. Grietje Dumont died on 11-Feb-1743 at age 28. She died on 11-Feb-1743 at age 28.
     She was also known as Margaret Dumont. She was also known as Gerritie Dumont. She was also known as Margaret Dee Mort. She was also known as Margaret De Mort.

      Abram Golden was born on 14-Oct-1780 at Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey. He was born on 15-Oct-1780 at Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey. Abram married Sarah Houghton on 6-Nov-1806 at Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky. Abram Golden died in 1866 at Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois. He died on 6-Nov-1866 at Goldens' Point, Hancock County, Illinois, at age 86. Abram was buried after 6-Nov-1866 at Steams Cemetery, Sonora Twp., Hancock County, Illinois.
     He was also known as Abraham Golden. He resided at at Marysville, Kentucky, circa 1800; his home. He resided at at Morgan County, Illinois, in 1804; his home. He resided at at Hancock County, Illinois, in 1833; his home.

      Sarah Houghton was born on 25-Oct-1790 at Petuma, Washington Station, Mason County, Kentucky. Sarah married Abram Golden on 6-Nov-1806 at Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky. Sarah Houghton died on 23-Feb-1876 at Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois, at age 85. Sarah was buried after 23-Feb-1876 at Steams Cemetery, Sonora Twp., Hancock County, Illinois.

      Elijah Houghton was born on 11-Oct-1783 at Hopewell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Elijah married Charlotte Hart on 5-Feb-1803 at Mason County, Kentucky. Elijah married Catharine Merrill on 2-Jan-1821 at Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky. Elijah Houghton died on 7-Oct-1852 at near, Rock Creek, Menard County, Illinois, at age 68.

      Hannah Louise Conover was born on 25-Dec-1852 at Provo, Utah County, Utah. She was the daughter of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl. Hannah married Robert Mousley Henderson. Hannah Louise Conover died on 20-Mar-1890 at age 37.
     She was also known as Louisa Cownover. She was also known as Louisa Conover.

     Robert married Hannah Louise Conover, daughter of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl.

      Peter Wilson Cownover was born on 24-Mar-1854 at Provo, Utah County, Utah. He was the son of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl. Peter married Myrtle Mayson circa 1893. Peter Wilson Cownover died on 10-Feb-1931 at age 76.
     He was also known as Peter Wilson Conover Jr.

      Myrtle Mayson was born circa Feb-1867 at Illinois. Myrtle married Peter Wilson Cownover, son of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl, circa 1893.

      Hanmer Jesse Conover was born on 9-Jun-1855 at Provo, Utah County, Utah. He was the son of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl. Hanmer married Viola Oleah Burdick, daughter of Lutellus Burdick and Sarah Meacham, on 20-Apr-1884. Hanmer Jesse Conover died on 29-Mar-1917 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, at age 61. Hanmer was buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.
     He was also known as Hamner Conover. He was also known as Hanmer Jesse Cownover.

      Viola Oleah Burdick was born on 28-Dec-1864 at Wallsburg, Wasatch County, Utah. She was the daughter of Lutellus Burdick and Sarah Meacham. Viola married Hanmer Jesse Conover, son of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl, on 20-Apr-1884. Viola Oleah Burdick died on 11-Oct-1945 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, at age 80. Viola was buried on 16-Oct-1945 at Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.
     She was also known as Polly Viola Burdick.

      William Combs Conover was born on 22-Apr-1857 at Provo, Utah County, Utah. He was the son of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl. William married Jerusha Adelia Burdick, daughter of Lutellus Burdick and Sarah Meacham, on 5-Jul-1881. William Combs Conover died on 13-Jan-1940 at age 82.
     He was also known as William Combs Cownover.

     Joseph Conover died on 19-Sep-1859. He was born on 19-Sep-1859 at Provo, Utah County, Utah. He was the son of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl.
     Joseph Conover was also known as Joseph Cownover.

      Margaret Loretta Conover was born on 5-May-1862 at Provo, Utah County, Utah. She was the daughter of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl. Margaret married Henry V. Smith in 1879. Margaret Loretta Conover died in Feb-1937 at age 74.
     She was also known as Margaret Alveretta Conover. She was also known as Margaret Loretta Cownover.

     Henry married Margaret Loretta Conover, daughter of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl, in 1879.

     James married Alveretta Henrietta Conover, daughter of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl.

      Ida Viola Conover was born on 30-Oct-1865 at Spanish Fork, Utah County, Utah. She was born on 30-Oct-1865 at Provo, Utah County, Utah. She was the daughter of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl. Ida married William Hugh Kenner. Ida Viola Conover died on 22-Apr-1931 at age 65.
     She was also known as Ida Viola Cownover.

      William Hugh Kenner was born on 19-Jan-1854 at St. Francisville, Clark County, Missouri. William married Ida Viola Conover, daughter of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl. William Hugh Kenner died on 15-Mar-1915 at age 61.

      Ella May Conover was born on 29-Jan-1869 at Spanish Fork, Utah County, Utah. She was born on 29-Jan-1869 at Provo, Utah County, Utah. She died young after 29-Jan-1869. She was the daughter of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl.
     Ella May Conover was also known as Ella May Cownover.

      Ada Francella Conover was born on 11-Jul-1872 at Spanish Fork, Utah County, Utah. She was born on 11-Jul-1872 at Provo, Utah County, Utah. She was the daughter of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl. Ada married Titus Snow on 24-Dec-1888. Ada Francella Conover died in Jan-1923 at age 50.
     She was also known as Ada Francella Cownover.

     Titus married Ada Francella Conover, daughter of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl, on 24-Dec-1888.

      Robert Francis Marion Conover was born on 24-Jul-1874 at Eureka, Juab County, Utah. He was born on 24-Dec-1874 at Provo, Utah County, Utah. He was the son of Col. Peter Wilson Conover and Mary Jane McCarl. Robert married Annie Richmond on 19-Aug-1907. Robert Francis Marion Conover died in 1920 at Eureka, Juab County, Utah.
     He was also known as Robert Francis Marion Cownover.