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Phyllis STANWOOD

Phyllis STANWOOD

Female 1925 - 2012  (87 years)

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  • Name Phyllis STANWOOD 
    Birth 12 Feb 1925  Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    News 22 Jan 1951  Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    News Abt Nov 2006  [2
    • Claude R. Poland 79, Indianapolis, passed away Nov. 21, 2006.-He was a 1946 graduate of Ben Davis High School, and a Marine Corps veteran.-For 50 years he was in the automobile business, eventually opening his own dealership, Poland Pontiac in Danville. He retired from the business in 1990.-Claude was preceded in death by his son, Thom Poland; parents, Harry and Nellie; brothers, Roy, Harry and Fred Poland; and sisters, Violet "Sis" Yockey and Patty Fite. Claude's bride of 48 years Phyllis Poland survives him along with daughter, Susan Johnston; son-in-law, Rob Johnston; grandsons, Aaron Poland and Nicholas Johnston; granddaughter, Abby Johnston; great-grandson, Gage Poland; ten nephews, and nine nieces.-Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Sat. Nov. 25, 2006 in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center- Speedway with visitation Fri. Nov. 24, 2006 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.-Burial will be in Floral Park. Contributions may be made to American Heart Association.-www.flannerbuchanan.com
    Death 26 Dec 2012  [3
    Obituary 28 Dec 2012  Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    • Phyllis M. Stanwood Poland, 87, Indianapolis, died December 26, 2012. She was the office manager for Indy Copy Products and member of Chapel Rock Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2012 in Conkle Funeral Home Avon Chapel , with visitation there from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery. She was preceded in death by husband of 48 years, Claude R. Poland; son, Thom Poland and three brothers. Survivors include daughter, Susan (Robert) Johnston; grandsons, Nick Johnston and Aaron Poland (Michelle); granddaughter, Abby Johnston; many nieces and nephews; two great-grandchildren, Gage and MaKayla Poland. Online condolences may be shared at: http://www.conklefuneralhome.com
    Burial Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    • Floral Park Cemetery
    Person ID I1009  Stanwood Family
    Last Modified 2 Oct 2021 

    Father Benjamin STANWOOD,   b. 15 Jun 1878, Anoka, Anoka, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Jan 1951, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years) 
    Mother Myrtle Mae THOMAS,   b. 5 May 1892   d. Sep 1975 (Age 83 years) 
    Marriage 2 May 1911  Cass, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Family ID F675  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Claude POLAND,   b. 17 Aug 1927   d. 21 Nov 2006, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1958  [2
    Children 
     1. Thom POLAND,   b. Aft 1958   d. Bef 2006 (Age < 46 years)
     2. S. POLAND
    Family ID F407  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Dec 2024 

  • Photos
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  • Sources 
    1. [S842] Minneapolis Star, Minnesota (print edition), Minneapolis (Minnesota) Star, 22 January 1951, obituary, Benjamin Stanwood, p. 25, c. 2.
      “Stanwood-Ben,” Minneapolis Star, 22 January 1951, obituary of Benjamin Stanwood, p. 25, c. 2.
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    2. [S261] "Tributes.com", obituary of Claude R. Poland.
      accessed 10 February 2013
      “Claude R. Poland,” database online, Tributes.com (http://www.tributes.com : accessed 10 February 2013), obituary of Claude R. Poland.

    3. [S1431] NEWS: Legacy.com, 10 February 2013; Phyllis M. Poland, citing Indianapolis Star, 28 December 2012.

    4. [S1686] DB: Minnesota Official Marriage System, entry for Benjmain Stanwood and Myrtle Thomas, m. 5/2/1911, cert #C-391.



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