VETERANS SERVICE

MELVIN JACKSON BARNARD was born on December 28, 1947 in Iowa. His parents were Delores and Melvin Barnard. He worked in construction most of his life. In 1968 he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country for two years. He received the National Defense Service Medal during his time of service. Melvin died at the age of 71 on May 8, 2019.

MICHAEL ROBERT BAXENDALE was born on October 4, 1950 to James and Suzy Baxendale in Salina, Kansas. He entered the United States Marine Corps in 1969, and served in Vietnam as a Corporal. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and a Rifle Marksmanship Badge. On December 19, 2006 Michael was married to Margaret in Kansas City, Missouri. Margaret is to be buried next to her husband. She was born on May 8, 1949 in Scotland. Michael died at the age of 69, on January 31, 2020, and Margie a few years later.

LARRY JOHN CARLIN was born on December 31, 1952 in Washington, Iowa to Frances and Armour Carlin. He served in the United States Air Force. Larry passed away at the age of 69 on March 27, 2022 in Des Moines, Iowa.

MICHAEL GARWOOD MYERS was born July 22, 1947 in Hamburg, IA to Marvel (Sipes) and Garwood Myers. After graduating from high school, Michael served his country in the US Navy, on the USS John F. Kennedy, where he received the National Defense Service medal. He later obtained his Bachelor’s degree on the GI bill and worked for Xerox Corporation. He died on April 18, 2021 in West Des Moines, Iowa.

JOSEPH RAYMOND NEVES was born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania on December 13, 1925 to Joseph and Anna Neves. He served from 1944-1946 in the Unites States Army. He never married, and worked in the insurance industry. Joseph passed away at the age of 96 on January 26, 2022.

JON MARCUS RICE was born in Grinnell Iowa on December 3, 1950 to Willis and Ruth Rice. He served in the Unites States Navy in 1970. He passed away at the age of 70, on October 4, 2021.

LENIS LESTER LANG, 78, of Cedar Falls, was born April 24, 1944, and died Sunday, April 22, 2022, while a resident of Cedar Falls Health Care Center. Mr. Lang left no known family members and never married. Mr. Lang served in the United States Army from May 21, 1962, until August 16, 1968, having attained the rank of Sergeant. He was assigned to 5th Battalion 31st Infantry Regiment 197th Infantry Brigade 3rd US Army. While serving in Vietnam, Mr. Lang was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Combat Infantryman Badge, Overseas Bar, Expert Rifle and Expert Pistol.

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