After Donald's death, Virginia Ellen married Richard Starks. Virginia Lee, her daughter, was first married to Marvin Carney, and had at least 3 children named Kim, Danielle, and Robert Edward. Her second marriage was to Larry Blaine Burkey.
Donald's body was not returned to Linn County until 1949. An article in the Central City Newsletter sites a memorial service was held 1/8/1949. At that time 11 brothers were listed as follows: James, Cedar Rapids, Alfred, Henry, LeRoy, Jerry Jr., Robert, Eldon, all of Central City, Victor and Ralph of Coggon, Fred of Marlon, Vernon of Osseo,MN; two sister, Mrs. Everett Boots of Central City, and Mrs. Alvin Onstatt of Princeton, Minn.
He was born in Ely, Iowa and entered the service at Camp Dodge 11/7/1942.
After Donald's death, Virginia Ellen married Richard Starks. Virginia Lee, her daughter, was first married to Marvin Carney, and had at least 3 children named Kim, Danielle, and Robert Edward. Her second marriage was to Larry Blaine Burkey.
Donald's body was not returned to Linn County until 1949. An article in the Central City Newsletter sites a memorial service was held 1/8/1949. At that time 11 brothers were listed as follows: James, Cedar Rapids, Alfred, Henry, LeRoy, Jerry Jr., Robert, Eldon, all of Central City, Victor and Ralph of Coggon, Fred of Marlon, Vernon of Osseo,MN; two sister, Mrs. Everett Boots of Central City, and Mrs. Alvin Onstatt of Princeton, Minn.
He was born in Ely, Iowa and entered the service at Camp Dodge 11/7/1942.
Inscription
WW11 1941-1945 Co. 1 359, INF. 90 DIV-Sgt.
Gravesite Details
Killed in France
Family Members
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James Arthur Akers
1902–1991
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Alfred Akers
1905–1966
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Henry Moses Akers
1906–1969
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Ralph Edward Akers
1908–1986
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Leroy Akers
1910–1964
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Victor F. Akers
1912–2000
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Jeremiah Jerry Akers Jr
1914–2009
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Charlotte Evelyn Akers Onstott
1915–1974
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Vernon Lawrence Akers
1917–1991
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Robert Dean Akers
1922–1993
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Eldon Rollo Akers
1924–2012
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Freddie George Akers
1927–1985
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Mary Elena Akers Courtney
1929–1998
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