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George McCracken

Birth	:	4 Jan 1925 Beaver Crossing, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	2 Jun 2015 David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Circle Mound Cemetery, Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2064018, -97.3039017
Description	:	George McCracken, 90, was born on January 4, 1925 on the family farm, seven miles southeast of Beaver Crossing, NE to Hugh and Goldie (Gentry) McCracken, the sixth of eight children and passed away on June 2, 2015 at the age of 90 years, 5 months. As a young boy he attended country school District #3 in Seward County through the eighth grade. He was a good speller and participated in the Seward County Spelling Bee in the sixth grade. He attended Beaver Crossing High School and graduated in 1943. After graduation he remained at home to help support his... Read More	George McCracken, 90, was born on January 4, 1925 on the family farm, seven miles southeast of Beaver Crossing, NE to Hugh and Goldie (Gentry) McCracken, the sixth of eight children and passed away on June 2, 2015 at the age of 90 years, 5 months. As a young boy he attended country school District #3 in Seward County through the eighth grade. He was a good speller and participated in the Seward County Spelling Bee in the sixth grade. He attended Beaver Crossing High School and graduated in 1943. After graduation he remained at home to help support his younger siblings and his mother who was widowed in 1934. The times were tough during the thirties and were known as the "dust bowl". On May 5, 1945, George was united in marriage to Margaret Ebers at the Methodist Church in Beaver Crossing. George farmed and Margaret taught rural schools. They were blessed with one son Tom. On March 6th, 1950 they moved to a farm northwest of Rising City where they lived until retiring, moving into Rising City in 1990. George continued his hobby of collecting lamps, mainly Aladdin lamps. He and Margaret attended many of the Aladdin Gatherings in the Midwest and made many friends. George also enjoyed Canadian fishing trips with his friends over the years. He was interested in genealogy, and over the years he found some good stories, which won't be repeated here. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Eastern Star, and the Masons. He is survived by his wife: Margaret; son: Thomas (Viki) McCracken; grandchildren: April Iwan, Cory McCracken; great-grandchildren: Haley Mason, Braedyn, Camdyn, and Kasha Iwan; sister: Ruth Robinson; sisters-in-law, Doris McCracken, and Maxine Scully; brothers-in-law, Dr Dale (Gloria) Ebers, Robert (Jan) Ebers, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Wilma (Kenneth) Weber, Norma (Arthur) Ricenbaw, Dorothy (Jim) Ricenbaw, Lorraine (Norval) Hansen; brothers, Art (Norma) McCracken, Don McCracken, and brothers-in-law, William Scully, and Harvey Robinson. Funeral service Friday, June 5, 2015 at United Methodist Church, Rising City. Burial in Circle Mound Cemetery, Rising City.

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George McCracken's memorial is located at: Circle Mound Cemetery, Rising City, Butler County, USA.
When did George McCracken death?
George McCracken death on 2 Jun 2015 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.2064018
Longitude: -97.3039017

Family Members:

Parent

Hugh McCracken

(1895 - 1934)

Goldie Gentry McCracken

(1892 - 1965)

Spouse

Margaret A Ebers McCracken

(1925 - 2021)

Siblings

Norma R McCracken Ricenbaw

(1916 - 1997)

Dorothy Mae McCracken Ricenbaw

(1918 - 2011)

Lorraine J. McCracken Hansen

(1920 - 1997)

Donald Keith “Mac” McCracken

(1931 - 2010)

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Coordinate: 41.2064018, -97.3039017

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Coordinate: 41.2346992, -97.1350021

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Coordinate: 41.0936012, -97.2155991

17. Grim Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1130981, -97.1763992

18. Wesley Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2350006, -97.4850006

19. Bellwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3450012, -97.2549973

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Coordinate: 41.2430992, -97.1177979

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Coordinate: 41.0766983, -97.4067001

23. Saint Andrews Catholic Cemetery #2
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Coordinate: 41.2787000, -97.4822000

24. Saint Marys Cemetery
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